The Issues Are in the Tissues
Trauma doesn’t only live in the mind—it takes root in the body. “The issues are in the tissues” reminds us that true healing requires not just thinking differently, but helping the body feel safe enough to let go.
Trauma doesn’t only live in the mind—it takes root in the body. “The issues are in the tissues” reminds us that true healing requires not just thinking differently, but helping the body feel safe enough to let go.
We can’t hold another’s emotions until we’ve held our own. What we avoid in ourselves will always feel overwhelming in others.
Balance isn’t a destination we “arrive at” and hold forever. It’s a living rhythm – one of swaying, falling, and returning. The swing out of balance isn’t failure; it’s part of the dance.
Protection is meant to safeguard—but when care crosses into control, the protector becomes the bully. Awareness allows us to shift from fear-driven domination to trust-filled connection.
Knowing the difference between what’s negotiable and what’s non-negotiable in a relationship can be the difference between growth and collapse. Your negotiables keep things flexible; your non-negotiables keep things authentic.