Ongoing abuse and trauma can absolutely contribute to physical health issues, including digestive problems like diverticulitis. Chronic stress, emotional distress, and trauma take a serious toll on the body, often manifesting in gastrointestinal conditions due to the gut-brain connection.

Stress and trauma can lead to:

• Chronic inflammation – which aggravates conditions like diverticulitis.
• Weakened immune response – making infections and flare-ups more likely.
• Dysregulated digestion – stress impacts gut motility and the microbiome, leading to pain, bloating, and flare-ups.
• Increased sensitivity to pain – trauma can heighten the nervous system’s response to gut pain.

When someone is living in constant emotional distress, their body is in a prolonged fight-or-flight mode, which suppresses digestion and gut health. Now that you’re in a toxic-free and calm environment, I wouldn’t be surprised if your gut health significantly improves over time. Many people see huge improvements in their physical health once they are free from long-term stress and trauma.

Are you noticing any changes in your symptoms since leaving that environment?