Why Your Body Shuts Down in Conflict: The Trauma Response No One Talks About If you’ve ever gone blank in an argument… If your mind shuts off… If your body freezes, disconnects, or feels like you’ve “left the room”… You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic....
Why You Overfunction in Relationships: The Hidden Cost of Childhood Emotional Neglect If you’re always the one who feels responsible, the one who anticipates everyone’s needs, the one who keeps the peace, or the one who “just handles things,” you’re not alone. Many adults I...
Why You Feel Numb or Disconnected After Years of Surviving Emotional Chaos Numbness doesn’t get talked about as much as anxiety or depression, but it’s one of the most common trauma responses I see in therapy. Clients tell me: “I know I should feel something…...
Why You Freeze or Go Blank During Conflict (Even When You Have So Much to Say) You’re in a conversation, a disagreement, or a moment where you want to speak up — but suddenly your mind goes blank. Your body stops cooperating. Words disappear. Your...