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Old Oct 08, 2009, 01:04 PM
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Childhood Trauma May Shorten Adult LifeExposure to trauma early in a child's life -- such as being exposed to physical or verbal abuse, witnessing domestic violence, or even just having parents who have divorced -- can harm a child's brain and nervous system development. Such harm can then ... ...

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Well, we know it can have a huge impact on our mental health, and now our physical health too.
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Thanks Pegasus - I beleive that - it scary and sad!!
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