When we think about trauma, we tend to think about those who have been exposed to significant traumatic events like natural disasters, terrorism, war, combat, physical or sexual abuse, or catastrophic accidents. These are some of the most debilitating experiences we can endure. However, you don't need to undergo an obviously distressing event for it to affect you. An accumulation of smaller, less intense events can still be traumatic. This is the difference between small ‘t’ and large ‘T’ trauma.