How to handle someone who lives in their trauma?

[dlk]

1. You can only do what you can do

You have a kind heart to be there for this person. However, please remember neither are you the cause of her trauma nor is it your job to fix it. Do what you are able and let the rest go.

Understand, people who have been seriously traumatized don’t always know what’s normal behavior and they can sometimes be manipulative. If you can, set appropriate boundaries to protect yourself.

Good luck. I know this is anything but easy.