Experiencing trauma in childhood can be both debilitating and far-reaching, often extending out of childhood and into adolescence and adulthood. For many, experiencing trauma at a young age can affect their self-worth and relationships. For some, childhood trauma may even have contributed to a current mental health struggle.

We wanted to know what kinds of effects childhood trauma can have on adulthood, so we asked our mental health community to share one thing people don’t realize they are doing because of their experience of trauma as a kid.

No matter what your experience of childhood trauma was, it is important to remember hope is never lost and you’re not alone.

Here’s what our community had to say: