Trauma-informed care is a phrase that you've probably heard come up more often in recent years. You may have heard it come up regarding therapy, healthcare, education and maybe even in workplaces.

The word "codependent" has been used a lot in recent years. It may even feel like it's just another one of those therapy buzzwords that people throw around.

When you hear the word "trauma," what do you think of? You're probably thinking of one, singular traumatic life event like a car accident, violence or a natural disaster.

Life is hard. Even if you have your entire day planned out, you never really know what to expect. It's filled with a lot of unknowns, unpredictable moments and a ton of ups and downs along the way.