Childhood Trauma can have a profound influence on an individual’s concept of self. This review paper explores the intricate weaving of childhood adversities into an individual's sense of self by integrating the existing theoretical frameworks and empirical findings. The existing literature provides evidence that exposure to trauma especially in early years can significantly disrupt the formation of a positive and stable self-concept, resulting in low self esteem, distorted identity, impacting their overall health and wellbeing. Protective factors such as healthy relationships and social support can act as a buffer within the interplay of trauma and self-concept, however, much of the existing evidence is limited by cultural bias, lack of cross-sectional inclusivity and lack of focus on strength and resilience. This paper highlights the need for a culturally specific, cross-sectional inclusive, and trauma informed approach, especially in countries like India, which is known for its collectivism. This paper is concluded by identifying critical gaps in research and recommendations for future research directions for a more inclusive and deeper understanding of the impact of trauma on our daily lives and to build effective interventions to support and re-build resilience.