Actress Charlize Theron Opens Up About Alcoholic Father, Traumatic Childhood

Growing up, Theron’s everyday life was affected by her father’s alcoholism. Her mother has inspired her to heal and move on from her traumatic childhood.
Growing up, Theron’s everyday life was affected by her father’s alcoholism. Her mother has inspired her to heal and move on from her traumatic childhood.
The latest neuroscience tells us that trauma affects a child’s developing brain and impacts his or her behavior, biological development and even later-life health.
Addressing and treating childhood trauma improves outcomes for individuals, families and communities as a whole.