childhood trauma

Mansi Poddar, a psychologist and therapist, survived domestic violence, molestation and abuse. With her Heal Grow Thrive Foundation, she helps survivors heal from their trauma. In a candid conversation, Mansi shares her experiences and the lessons she learned.

When children experience trauma, particularly for an extended period, their body and nervous systems adapt to protect them. This could result in behaviours like heightened anger and irritability, distrusting or disobeying adults, or displaying increased sensitivity to everyday life events.

"Reliving certain moments and coming up with a different end might help people overcome trauma, and it also gives you the chance to look at the situation from another person's perspective."