Complex Trauma survivors may unintentionally re-traumatize themselves by returning to the same people & situations that traumatized them in the first place. This is tragic to experience. And with education, realistic expectations, somatic tools, & Trauma support - we can realize the people and situations that caused harm in the first place. And then we can discern whether they create enough safety and have emotional maturity - to decide if returning to those people/situations is wise.