Trauma does not always leave visible scars. Often, it lives in the quiet spaces: a racing heartbeat, a tense jaw, a restless night. It echoes through memories, language, relationships, and even how we see ourselves in the world.

At Peace & Calm Counseling, we know that trauma—especially among marginalized communities—is not rare. It’s a near-constant undercurrent. For many people of color, trauma is not a singular event but a series of sustained stressors. It’s personal and generational. Acute and systemic. Felt in the body and the soul.