We often talk about “triggers” like they’re something to avoid at all costs—those moments that make your heart race, your stomach drop, or your mind spiral. But what if triggers aren’t the enemy?

What if they’re actually messengers?

A trigger is your nervous system’s way of saying, “something here feels familiar.” It’s not random or irrational; it’s rooted in past experiences—often ones where we felt unsafe, unseen, or powerless.

When those old feelings resurface, your body tries to protect you the best way it knows how: by reacting.

When we feel “triggered” - it’s because we are hearing a message that is different than the one being conveyed.

The key isn’t to fight your triggers or shame yourself for having them. It’s to slow down and get curious.

Ask yourself:

• What is my body remembering right now?

• What emotion is underneath this reaction?

• What part of me needs comfort or reassurance?

When we approach triggers with compassion rather than fear, they lose their power to control us. They become guideposts toward healing—showing us where our attention and care are most needed.

Healing doesn’t mean you’ll never be triggered. It means that when you are, you’ll know how to listen instead of react.

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