Have you ever noticed that when everything finally gets quiet, your body can’t relax? For many trauma survivors, calm doesn’t feel safe — it feels like something’s about to go wrong. This article explores why rest can trigger anxiety, how hypervigilance keeps the body on alert, and gentle ways to teach your nervous system that it’s okay to exhale again.

The Weight We Carry, explores how trauma and emotional memory shape our relationship with food, body image, and safety—and how healing begins when we stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them.

Why does even gentle feedback trigger shame or panic after childhood trauma? Learn how emotional neglect can shape our response to criticism—and how to heal through self-compassion and trauma-informed care.