Why You Over-Explain: A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Reassurance-Seeking and Shame
If you over-explain in conversations, please know it’s from conditioning and an attachment based nervous system response rooted in shame and the need for safety. Here’s why it happens and how to begin healing!
The Hidden Cost of Hyper-Independence: Why You Struggle to Let Anyone In
If asking for help makes you feel ashamed or unsafe, you might be struggling with hyper-independence - a protective response rooted in trauma or unmet attachment need. Learn how it forms, how it affects relationships, and how to heal!
Healing After Gaslighting & Chronic Invalidation: Rebuilding Self-Trust When Your Reality Was Dismissed or Minimized
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or found yourself doubting your own emotions and memories, you may be healing from gaslighting or chronic invalidation. Here’s how to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with what’s real.