This is a bit embarrassing for me as I have had many years of trauma therapy for CSA and yet I still struggle...
I don't seem to speak up for myself when I need to and I don't know why. I have a really hard time voicing my needs even though I have been on a healing path for a long time. It has gotten a bit better over time but I still struggle with it. I find it frustrating.
I don't know if this is a clue but I will say that when triggered freezing is my default mode. If anyone has any insight into the reason or possible reasons for this, I would be totally grateful. (Or if you can relate, I would be happy to know I am not alone).
I tend to be patient to a fault and am often too passive. Even though I know I have been slighted by someone I tend to let it go rather than to say anything. I often find it difficult to advocate for myself.
I don't understand why I am this way. I will work on this in therapy, but until I have another session I would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks in advance.
I don't seem to speak up for myself when I need to and I don't know why. I have a really hard time voicing my needs even though I have been on a healing path for a long time. It has gotten a bit better over time but I still struggle with it. I find it frustrating.
I don't know if this is a clue but I will say that when triggered freezing is my default mode. If anyone has any insight into the reason or possible reasons for this, I would be totally grateful. (Or if you can relate, I would be happy to know I am not alone).
I tend to be patient to a fault and am often too passive. Even though I know I have been slighted by someone I tend to let it go rather than to say anything. I often find it difficult to advocate for myself.
I don't understand why I am this way. I will work on this in therapy, but until I have another session I would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks in advance.
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