Many survivors notice that even when life moves forward, relationships can feel unexpectedly hard. You may deeply care about your partner and still find yourself pulling away, shutting down, or feeling anxious when closeness increases. If that’s you, it makes sense.
When we experience trauma, our nervous system reacts immediately to protect us. This reaction is automatic and happens before our conscious mind can even understand what is happening. Why your body stays on high alert. A calm and articulate guide to the Polyvagal nervous system, the freeze response, and the path to somatic peace.
