This is the 5953rd most frequent Russian word.
связанная
"Связанная" in English means "connected" or "bound."
Here, "связана" means "is related" and indicates a connection or relation between the problem and the lack of resources.
Эта проблема связана с недостатком ресурсов.
This problem is related to a lack of resources.
Here, "связанная" means "tied" and describes a rope that has been tied or bound.
Связанная верёвка лежала на полу.
The tied rope lay on the floor.
Here, "связанные" in its plural form indicates connection or association between the stories and her childhood.