A scene from “Silent All These Years”

Meredith (voice-over): When there is a poisonous snake on our path, we freeze. When we smell smoke, we run. When faced with danger, fear takes over, and we react desperate to feel safe. But for someone who suffers from trauma, it's the everyday things - a song in a coffee shop, the smell of rubbing alcohol - seemingly random, common things convincing your brain and body you're in danger and there is no way out