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collective trauma
Collective Trauma
A shared wound that forms when a community goes through a devastating event together.
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Collective trauma happens when a war, disaster, pandemic, large-scale violence, or other painful event affects not just one person but an entire group or community. The impact can show up as fear, grief, mistrust, numbness, or a lasting feeling that life no longer feels as safe as before. Because the experience is shared, healing often also needs shared spaces for mourning, remembering, and rebuilding trust.
💡 Real-Life Example
After a major disaster, many people in the same community may struggle with sleep, anxiety, grief, and a sense that everything changed.
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