Carmen Mills shares her story of childhood trauma. From abandonment, to being severely malnourished, and the effects it had on her, causing anxiety and depression.
Studies in early childhood development tell us that, the first three years of a child’s life are crucial for healthy brain functions. The basic needs are food, safety, and love, to feel secure and safe. I did not have these things, so at an early age I struggled with insecurity and distrust.
Through counseling and overcoming a lot of struggles I learned and write that, no matter what you have gone through, there is nothing the Lord won’t forgive you for or help you overcome from your past. ‘You don’t need to hide from God, He already knows everything about you. No more running, no more hiding. You can truly find hope and love.’
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My story starts as a toddler who had been found in an orphanage by an American man. He came to the country of Costa Rica looking for a child to adopt. He had no idea what he was getting himself into. The doctors told him I would not be a good candidate because I had so many issues. I was severely malnourished from lack of a healthy diet. I couldn’t even walk. The chances that I would ever graduate high school or get married, would probably never happen. Despite all the things, he adopted my anyway.carmenmillsmusic.com