This episode offers an extensive examination of trauma and its classification, particularly focusing on the inter-subject relationships that contribute to different forms of trauma, such as self-defeat, family, and social trauma. The discussion explores the comorbidity of Autism Spectrum (AS) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), proposing that AS can be viewed as an extremely early-onset form of CPTSD. Crucially, the source advocates for moving beyond traditional recovery models to a concept of "graduating" from CPTSD, which emphasizes post-traumatic growth and transcendence over simply returning to a prior state. Finally, the text suggests various integration tools for self-help, including written expression for cognitive consistency, external investment to shift focus away from the self, and the importance of finding a reliable "Noble Person" or helper.