01/26/2026
Last Wednesday I did a training on the nervous system. How it works, different survival responses (including flop), and how to care for your nervous system and recover after being activated. Four days after the training, (ie yesterday), I found myself in a full nervous system flop. I had no motivation to do anything. Didn't have words to share what was going on with me. I spent the whole day reading, watching Netflix, and eating. The thing that triggered me? Catching up on the news of Alex Pretti and his senseless death.
Why do I share this? First off - I want to normalize mental health. Get rid of the stigma of days when our nervous system is on overload. Be that full system shut down like mine or a fight, flight, freeze or fawn response. We are human and this is part of being human. You are not broken, your system is just trying to keep you safe.
Secondly, and more importantly - our world is scary right now. I want you to know you are not alone in it. I see you. If you are a person of color - I see you, you MATTER to me. If you are an immigrant and terrified - I see you. If you are of the LGBTQ+ community - I see you, you are so worthy of love. If you are in a white body and overwhelmed by the insanity - I see you, I am too. You are NOT alone. We are not alone. We grieve together, heal together, bring change together. Much love.
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