My whole body goes rigid when my partner cries and I want to comfort them but I feel frozen and useless.
More people experience this than they realize.
Witnessing emotional expression triggers nervous system shutdown because early experiences taught that others' big feelings were overwhelming or dangerous to navigate.
“Where Are You with Trauma in the body — somatic approaches?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.