(And why understanding alone isn’t enough)

Most of us were never taught how our nervous system works. We learned how to think. We learned how to understand. We learned how to cope.

But no one sat us down and explained how to feel safe in our body, how to recognize stress signals early, or how to come back to balance when life pulls us out of it.

And that matters more than we think.

If you’ve ever wondered why you smile, say yes, or soften yourself just to keep things calm, this piece helps you understand the deeper reason behind it.

It’s a deeper look at the fawn response, and what it feels like to finally come back to yourself.