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June 26, 2025 9 mins

In this opening episode of Talk About Trauma, host Megan Sircy breaks down the foundational concept of trauma and how it relates to spousal abuse. Using a trauma informed lens, Megan defines trauma using SAMHSA’s framework of event, experience, and effect. She explains how various forms of abuse in a marriage. Including emotional neglect, infidelity, physical violence, and psychological manipulation — can all lead to traumatic outcomes. This episode lays the groundwork for future discussions by emphasizing that trauma is deeply personal, subjective, and impactful on long term mental health.

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