What is trauma? Have I experienced trauma? How can I recognize it? And above all: How does it affect me? Through abuse, neglect, and mistreatment, as well as years of devaluation and belittlement, a child's soul can become traumatized. The wounds of the soul that people endure throughout their lives are ever-present in therapeutic practice. They can keep those affected trapped for decades and cause serious problems in relationships. The author provides clear, engaging, and easily understandable information about the causes and effects of these traumatic injuries, knowledge that lays the foundation for healing the soul. Those who learn to understand themselves better hold a key that allows them to shed the shackles of the past and gain self-determination, joy in life, and trust in themselves and others.