07/25/2025
Not everything is about “bad behavior.” Sometimes it’s about what people are carrying underneath.
This is the trauma iceberg: a visual that explains why someone might lash out, shut down, or seem “too much.” What’s underneath… isn’t always obvious.
People aren’t just being dramatic. Their reactions were shaped by what they’ve been through. It makes a lot more sense when you know what’s under the surface.
If this helped something click, maybe someone else needs to see it too. And if any of this feels familiar—there’s support out there that makes a difference.
