We are wired for survival and living through trauma can show up in different ways in the body, such as fight, flight or freeze. We do not consciously decide which of these nervous system expressions show up. Freeze carries with it a lot of shame, blame and doubt. Why didn’t I run, or fight back, why did my legs turn to lead?
This is an involuntary immobilization which leads to inhibition of breathing, slowing of heart rate and basically looking like you are dead. These are all components of a defence system that evolved in ancient vertebrates, that is still embedded within human nervous systems. Predators would rather feast on fresh meat than a corpse that is full of bacteria.
As a little person you could not fight or flee danger, so your body chose to freeze to survive. As an adult now you can choose to re-pattern this automatic response. Empower your voice and nervous system to heal and regain your vitality. Your life is yours, your words matter, thaw and live the life YOU are meant to have.
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