A trauma is defined as “an experience that typically overwhelms an individual mentally, emotionally and physically, resulting in an intense fear, helplessness and loss of control.” For any individual, a traumatic experience is life changing. Particularly when related to violence and abuse. If there is little to no support that one is receiving, professionally or through the support and understanding of loved ones, there are high chances that the impact of trauma overwhelms an individual. This leads to possibilities of heightened anxiety and ultimately depression and other possible forms of mental illness attached to trauma.