If anything, it will get in the way of your progress. There are solid reasons why most survivors don't begin to deal with these issues until they are in their thirties, forties, or fifties. People in their teens and twenties usually are still locked inn denial and confusion to take much action on their recovery. If you stated this work in your teens, you're off to a good start. But don't worry if you didn't.
People start their recovery in different ways and at different points in their lives.
We have no choice but to work in the present. The future is promising. You are exactly where you should be in your recovery process. Such negative effects can he diminished through counseling and other support services. While a victim's need for such assistance is often assumed, it might be less apparent when co-workers, friends, and family members need help dealing with the trauma.