When we’ve had to do this for years as children, this becomes our habit or pattern as an adult.
We might: over analyze conversations, always think someone is mad at us, or fear that we are saying or doing something wrong.
By becoming hyper-fixated on our parents: emotions, tone of voice, body language, etc. our brain is attempting to make sense of the situation.
And our nervous system is on high alert because we didn’t experience secure attachment.
If we are born into a born into a home where a parent: is unpredictable, withdrawing (gives silent treatment), has anger explosions, or has us “walking on eggshells,” we learn to constantly perceive that parent’s emotions.
We do this in order to stay safe.
Let’s be real: there’s a WHOLE lot of men whose lives, careers, and families have benefited from an abortion (including several “pro-life” GOP Congressmen).
Men, we need you right now. You can get through in rooms others can’t. Your power matters. Speak up. This is about us all.