151.Why Ordinary Things Can Feel Threatening After Narcissistic Abuse

<p>What happens when something ordinary in your life suddenly makes your body feel unsafe, even when you know there’s no real danger?</p><p>In this episode, we look at why trauma triggers can persist long after narcissistic abuse or other abusive relationships have ended, and how childhood trauma, CPTSD, attachment wounds, and the nervous system can shape the way we respond to everyday experiences.</p><p>We talk about what it means to heal when you understand your story intellectually but your body is still reacting to old danger, including protective responses, self-compassion, EMDR, and body-based trauma recovery.</p><p>Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, and thoughts of self-harm.</p><p><a href="mayhemdaughters.com/community" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Join the community: MayhemDaughters.com/community</strong></a></p>