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!

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Why Saying No Makes You Feel Guilty - Even When You’ve Done Nothing Wrong

Why does saying “no” make you feel selfish or wrong - even when you know you’re allowed to have needs? Here's how trauma wires guilt into your nervous system, and how to start unlearning the guilt with compassion.

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