Childhood trauma has a way of leaving deep marks that often resurface in surprising and challenging ways later in life. Whether abuse, neglect or sexual trauma was experienced, for many women, the effects of early adversity show up in adulthood in new and loud ways.  This can present as heightened anxiety and can feel particularly intense during the hormonal changes of perimenopause. Recent research has added depth to our understanding of this connection, and therapeutic tools like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are offering new hope for healing and resilience.