Category: Attachment
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Things My Father Said; Things He Didn’t
My father used to call me wombat.For a long time, I assumed it was his way of saying, “You’re a little funny-looking, but we’re fond of you anyway.” I mean, look at wombats. They’re stubby, stubborn little marsupials who don’t exactly win beauty contests. So I took it as a mildly affectionate jab — the…
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The Compass Within: Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Beneath conscious awareness, your body is always scanning. This process—neuroception—determines whether you feel safe or at risk before your mind even registers it. It’s not about logic. It’s why a certain smell, a shift in tone, or an unfamiliar space can send your body into high alert before you understand why.For trauma survivors, neuroception can…