28/08/2026
Sometimes the reaction feels bigger than the situation.
The anger.
The fear.
The shutting down.
The need to run, fight, please or protect yourself.
And sometimes, the person reacting in that moment isn’t responding only to what is happening now.
Old wounds can be activated by present-day experiences, and our nervous system can respond before our thinking brain has had a chance to catch up.
It doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It doesn’t mean you’re overreacting.
And it doesn’t mean you’re going backwards.
It may simply mean that something inside you needs understanding, safety and compassion.
Healing isn’t about judging the reaction.
It’s about becoming curious about what’s underneath it. 🤍