Trauma impacts the lives of those it affects. Whatever time of life a person is traumatized–as an infant, child, teen, or adult–life is never the same. A post at Sojourners by Catherine Woodiwiss explains ten ways trauma can change a life. What she has to say speaks volumes to caregiving parents who are dealing with grief.

10 Truths about Trauma

1. Trauma permanently changes us. There is no such thing as getting over it. But it’s not wholly negative. Healing from trauma leads to new strength and joy.