Collection: The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma

All characters carry scars from the past. The Emotional Wound Thesaurus explores 118 traumatic experiences that shape fears, behaviors, and trust issues. Use this guide to write authentic backstory wounds, craft powerful arcs of struggle and healing, and create characters whose inner journeys resonate deeply with readers.

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