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In the darkest moments - when we are frightened, overwhelmed, disappointed, or feel as though everything is falling apart - we can catch a glimpse of something much deeper beneath our usual ways of functioning.
Our deepest protective narratives.
What if resistance isn't a sign that you're failing - but a sign that you've touched something important?
When we begin changing old patterns, setting boundaries, slowing down, or letting ourselves feel what we've avoided, resistance often shows up. It can look like anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, or the urge to quit.
But sometimes resistance isn't the problem. It's protection.
Understanding what we're protecting can be the beginning of meaningful change.
The initial shock following a life-changing tragedy is one of the brain's most remarkable protective mechanisms.
Your nervous system may temporarily alter how emotions are experienced, allowing you to focus on immediate demands and survival. Rather than flooding you with every feeling immediately, it allows you to function just enough to survive the first hours, days, or even weeks.
This isn't denial in the ordinary sense.
It's protection.
