It can be a re-traumatization. It can be an original trauma. Depends on what happens....I know mine was re-traumatizing because of my past issues. My current T has stated so. I think it's important, though, to never give up. Ever. To find help. I am currently clawing and scratching my way to even get through the beginnings of recovery and it's been very hard for me. But I won't give up hope....I just can't. Believing in any kind of permanent damage from any past trauma is a death sentence to me.