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Does Trauma Excuse Bad Behaviour? | Episode 2: "Hurt People Hurt People" ... Okay, Now What?

Understanding someone's pain ≠ excusing their behaviour. In this episode, psychologist and EMDR therapist Helen Billows unpacks one of the most misused phrases in pop psychology — and why accountability isn't the opposite of compassion, it's part of it. We explore how trauma influences behaviour without excusing it, and why holding people responsible is actually more empowering than letting it slide. In this episode: Why "hurt people hurt people" isn't the whole story The difference between understanding and excusing When empathy becomes enabling Why accountability is actually compassionate Moving from explanation to responsibility 🎙️ The Trauma Nerd Podcast: https://www.helenbillows.com/the-trau... Follow for more evidence-based trauma education: Instagram: @helenbillows | @thetraumanerdpodcast New episodes fortnightly — subscribe so you don't miss one. Keywords: trauma, accountability, trauma therapy, EMDR, hurt people hurt people, empathy, responsibility, clinical psychology, personal growth, trauma education, therapy, Helen Billows