I could feel it washing over me like a great wave trying to pull me under, both blinding me and choking me. My body went into full-on fight or flight mode, any rational thinking put on hold until the emergency passed. What was the emergency, you ask? My now-husband mentioned wanting to build a homeContinue reading “Should You Believe Your Triggers?”
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Ten Unexpected Episodes That Left Me Feeling Triggered
After my former life imploded with a tsunami divorce, there were some situations that I knew would be difficult to face. In order to avoid being triggered, I drove the long way to avoid seeing my former neighborhood with the entrance sign that my husband fabricated the letters for. I was cautious not to goContinue reading “Ten Unexpected Episodes That Left Me Feeling Triggered”
Understanding Triggers
Want more ideas and support on dealing with triggers? Facing Avoidance We avoid because we do not want to suffer. Yet suffering then becomes the background noise of our lives. Learning to Trust Again: How to Deal With the Triggers There are times when the triggers are activated because of a legitimateContinue reading “Understanding Triggers”