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What was the author's primary feeling during their childhood?
What was the author's primary feeling during their childhood?
How did the author's grandmother Hattie Mae treat the children in her home?
How did the author's grandmother Hattie Mae treat the children in her home?
What impact did the lack of nurturing from the author's mother have on their feelings?
What impact did the lack of nurturing from the author's mother have on their feelings?
What does the author attribute their sense of worthlessness to?
What does the author attribute their sense of worthlessness to?
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What element did the author notice was missing in their interactions with their grandfather?
What element did the author notice was missing in their interactions with their grandfather?
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What was the financial situation of the author's mother while raising her children?
What was the financial situation of the author's mother while raising her children?
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What longing emerged within children after experiencing neglect or abuse, as noted by the author?
What longing emerged within children after experiencing neglect or abuse, as noted by the author?
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How did the author perceive their existence at home?
How did the author perceive their existence at home?
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What effect did the early experiences of abuse have on the individual's behavior in relationships?
What effect did the early experiences of abuse have on the individual's behavior in relationships?
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What aspect of self-worth does the individual suggest can be rebuilt through understanding brain responses to trauma?
What aspect of self-worth does the individual suggest can be rebuilt through understanding brain responses to trauma?
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According to the individual, what has been the long-term impact of being treated poorly in childhood?
According to the individual, what has been the long-term impact of being treated poorly in childhood?
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Which phrase from the poem 'Invictus' is referenced to describe personal strength?
Which phrase from the poem 'Invictus' is referenced to describe personal strength?
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What does the individual indicate as a source of hope for overcoming the effects of trauma?
What does the individual indicate as a source of hope for overcoming the effects of trauma?
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What is indicated as a significant consequence of being made to silence feelings in childhood?
What is indicated as a significant consequence of being made to silence feelings in childhood?
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What relationship does the individual make between treatment in childhood and adult behavior?
What relationship does the individual make between treatment in childhood and adult behavior?
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What does the reference to Dr. Bruce Perry suggest about the nature of trauma?
What does the reference to Dr. Bruce Perry suggest about the nature of trauma?
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What was the primary focus of the author's work?
What was the primary focus of the author's work?
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What was the significance of the meeting in Indiana?
What was the significance of the meeting in Indiana?
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Who was the dominant voice during the brainstorming retreat at Oprah's farm?
Who was the dominant voice during the brainstorming retreat at Oprah's farm?
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What was the primary goal of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls?
What was the primary goal of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls?
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What outcome resulted from the advocacy efforts following the 1989 meeting?
What outcome resulted from the advocacy efforts following the 1989 meeting?
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Why did the author initially decline to attend Oprah's meeting on child abuse?
Why did the author initially decline to attend Oprah's meeting on child abuse?
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What was one of the specific topics discussed during the conversations on The Oprah Winfrey Show?
What was one of the specific topics discussed during the conversations on The Oprah Winfrey Show?
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How did the public perception of childhood trauma influence the author's career?
How did the public perception of childhood trauma influence the author's career?
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What was one of the primary reasons Mike resorted to self-medicating with alcohol?
What was one of the primary reasons Mike resorted to self-medicating with alcohol?
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Which event triggered Mike's intense flashback while out with Sally?
Which event triggered Mike's intense flashback while out with Sally?
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What significant impact did Mike's PTSD symptoms have on his relationships?
What significant impact did Mike's PTSD symptoms have on his relationships?
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How did Sally react during Mike's flashback incident?
How did Sally react during Mike's flashback incident?
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What emotional state did Mike experience during his flashback?
What emotional state did Mike experience during his flashback?
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What underlying feeling did Mike express regarding his condition during the meeting with Sally?
What underlying feeling did Mike express regarding his condition during the meeting with Sally?
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What year is indicated in the narrative as a time when research on PTSD was still preliminary?
What year is indicated in the narrative as a time when research on PTSD was still preliminary?
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What role did the psychiatrist play in the session between Mike and Sally?
What role did the psychiatrist play in the session between Mike and Sally?
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What emotional response did Kris exhibit regarding his mother's absence?
What emotional response did Kris exhibit regarding his mother's absence?
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According to M. Gary Neuman, how do children perceive their parents during a divorce?
According to M. Gary Neuman, how do children perceive their parents during a divorce?
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What effect does a parent's new relationship have on a child's sense of self-worth?
What effect does a parent's new relationship have on a child's sense of self-worth?
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What misconception does the narrative challenge regarding the age of children and their ability to absorb new relationships?
What misconception does the narrative challenge regarding the age of children and their ability to absorb new relationships?
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How does Dr. Perry describe the internal questions a child starts to ask when a new person enters their parent's life?
How does Dr. Perry describe the internal questions a child starts to ask when a new person enters their parent's life?
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What is described as 'unbearable' in Daisy's experience regarding her mother?
What is described as 'unbearable' in Daisy's experience regarding her mother?
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What did the children feel when one parent becomes unavailable during a divorce?
What did the children feel when one parent becomes unavailable during a divorce?
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What aspect of brain development is impacted when children feel disrespected by their parents' decisions?
What aspect of brain development is impacted when children feel disrespected by their parents' decisions?
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What is one major reason people may struggle with drug and alcohol abuse?
What is one major reason people may struggle with drug and alcohol abuse?
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How does baseline stress response influence drug use efficiency?
How does baseline stress response influence drug use efficiency?
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What aspect of society does Dr. Perry highlight as needing a trauma-aware perspective?
What aspect of society does Dr. Perry highlight as needing a trauma-aware perspective?
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What is suggested as a more powerful form of reward than drugs?
What is suggested as a more powerful form of reward than drugs?
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According to the dialogue, why are current efforts to address substance abuse deemed ineffective?
According to the dialogue, why are current efforts to address substance abuse deemed ineffective?
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What can be inferred about individuals with a calm internal baseline in relation to drug use?
What can be inferred about individuals with a calm internal baseline in relation to drug use?
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What is emphasized as crucial to understanding addiction's complexities?
What is emphasized as crucial to understanding addiction's complexities?
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What does dysregulation relate to in the context of substance use?
What does dysregulation relate to in the context of substance use?
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Study Notes
Book Title and Authors
- What Happened To You?
- Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD
- Oprah Winfrey
Dedication
- Bruce D. Perry: For his clan (family members)
- Oprah Winfrey: For the daughter girls in her life
A Note from the Authors
- The book is for anyone with a mother, father, partner, or child who may have experienced trauma.
- The book is for anyone who has been labeled as "people pleaser,” “self-sabotager,” “disruptive,” “argumentative,” “checked out," "can't hold a job,” or “bad at relationships” in their relationships.
- The book is for anyone who wants to better understand themselves and others.
- The book may include challenging and disturbing content.
- It's important to be patient and trusting in reading the book.
- The book explores why "what happened to you" shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Introduction
- A personal story of a childhood trauma
- The experiences of corporal punishment and its impact on brain development and future relationships
- The author's reflection on the repeated cycle of abuse and trauma
- Importance of a nurturing and supportive environment for development
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Explore the complex emotions and memories the author experiences from childhood, focusing on their relationships with family members and the aftermath of neglect. This quiz delves into how early abuse shapes self-worth and interpersonal behaviors, emphasizing the importance of understanding trauma's effects.
