Why when trauma happens to us do we continue to carry the burden of these acts for a lifetime? Why can’t we acknowledge these acts as what they are, the past and it can’t be changed? The images continue to pop in our heads, we have horrible nightmares, we shut ourselves off from others, and in the worst cases we take our own lives. Why? Why do we insist on carrying the burden of the past?  Sometimes this is because we don’t believe we have another option. Other times is because we don’t speak out for fear of having to relive the acts.  Let me tell you from my own personal experience, carrying the burden hurts us worse than the acts did. In most cases it tears us down mentally and then our inner voice tries to fight back and get our attention. Then the bad thoughts start setting in.  Regardless of the acts and the trauma, it is very important to give your inner voice an outlet.  Stop carrying the burden of the past that you cannot possibly change.  Speak out and learn the lessons from the past and make sure it never happens again. Maybe you can even save these acts from happening to others because you were able to make others aware of the possibilities.  Fight back and stop carrying the burdens of your past.