Healing Complex Trauma and Grief | Living with Autism & Overcoming Psychological Abuse

Healing Complex Trauma and Grief | Living with Autism & Overcoming Psychological Abuse

Author: Marci Hopkins February 19, 2026 Duration: 39:04
Healing complex trauma and grief is not easy — especially after experiencing psychological abuse and navigating life with autism. In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, *Christopher Carazas* shares his personal journey of surviving emotional abuse, processing deep grief, and building resilience while living on the autism spectrum.

Christopher opens up about the long-term effects of psychological abuse, trauma recovery, autism awareness, and breaking free from survival mode. This conversation brings hope, validation, and practical insight for anyone struggling with complex PTSD, emotional trauma, or grief.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:
* Signs and effects of psychological and emotional abuse
* Healing complex trauma and grief
* Living with autism as an adult
* Breaking survival patterns and rebuilding identity
* Mental health awareness and resilience

Christopher is also an author who shares powerful lessons on trauma healing, personal growth, and overcoming adversity through his books.

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