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I agree heartily, that traumatic events can deeply scar our minds and our soul, and it then becomes a game of recovery, and some are more resilient and better at recovery than others.... consider the crippling wounds of of soldiers, our veterans, of both their body and soul.
And also some trauma is irrational and self-induced, with the danger being non-existent but the perception of danger being real and damaging. Your photo is an excellent case in point. The little girl is in no danger for two reasons: first, the glass will protect her, even if the dolphin was a shark intent upon eating her..... second, even if there was no glass, she is in no danger from a dolphin, a friendly species that often befriends and helps humans in trouble.
But the little girl is still terrified and traumatized, for no good reason. She may be scarred for life with a fear of dolphins, for no good reason. I hope she has the strength of spirit to overcome this irrational fear, for it serves no good porpoise (pun intended, LOL). Cheers 
PS-- I am now back on Blogit after a few months absence, and I must say I missed you and my other friends here. It is good to be back!!
posted by
GoldenMean
on November 5, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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Hopefully
posted by
BC-A
on November 5, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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Quite right Taps , I had two last week. Thankfully they have been resolved, Oh! a little one this morning just to keep me in touch. That's life I guess. 
posted by
C_C_T
on November 5, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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.TAPS
The pic goes so well with the sense. These traumas indeed bring about an about-turn change in our lives and make us what we are! Most of the times, for good.l
posted by
anib
on November 5, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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right now dear I would feel better if i could cry.
posted by
Kabu
on November 4, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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Traumatic experiences do play a major role in shaping us. It seems like everybody has one or two that still affect them to this day.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 4, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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Great photo! And your post about trauma is spot on. We all have to
face it; what's that old saying, if it doesn't kill me it makes me stronger...
posted by
Pat_B
on November 4, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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I love dolphins! What an expression she has...hopefully she recuperates quickly and is laughing
posted by
Annicita
on November 4, 2018 at 1:03 PM
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TAPS
This is a great picture! Thank you for this post, dear TAPS. May your traumas be done! I personally, have endured them, as has everyone.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 4, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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