Triggers often feel like enemies, but they can be powerful teachers.
The Message Beneath the Trigger
A trigger is not just reactivity — it’s a signal. It tells you something in the present touches an unhealed wound in the past.
Reframing the Trigger
Instead of thinking, “I blew up again,” ask, “What is this moment pointing to?” Triggers highlight where you still carry pain, and therefore where healing is needed.
How to Use Triggers as Tools
- Identify: What emotion did this spark? Fear? Shame? Anger?
- Locate: Where do I feel it in my body?
- Translate: What past story might this connect to?
- Act: What do I need now — comfort, boundary, or perspective shift?
Key Takeaway
A trigger is a map, not a verdict. Follow it with curiosity, and it can lead you to the very places that want integration.
