Does childhood trauma make you care more about world issues?

Undergoing trauma or travel as a child may lead an individual to volunteer, donate money or contact their elected officials about environmental issues as an adult.

Demonstrators hold signs as they participate in a protest, as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) takes place, in London, Britain, November 6, 2021.

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JANUARY 23, 2023 23:37

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