Behind The Scenes: Chapter 2
"The Good One": When Reading the Room Becomes a Way to Stay Safe
Ever catch yourself scanning someone’s tone before they even finish their sentence? Or feeling that micro-shift in a friend’s face and wondering, What did I do? Maybe you’re three steps ahead, already softening your response just in case they’re upset.
Most people would say you’re thoughtful. Attuned. Empathic.
But underneath? Your body is running recon.
It’s not a personality trait, it’s a reflex. And if you’re here, reading this, you probably learned it young.
Hey there,
If you’ve already read Chapter 2, “It Didn’t Feel Like Fear. It Felt Like Being Good”, this is the piece that goes underneath it. The nervous system view. The patterns you didn’t choose, but that make sense once you understand where they came from.
As someone who specializes in attachment repair and nervous system healing, I’ve spent years helping people understand why they feel the way they do, especially when the world tells them it’s just anxiety or being too sensitive. My work isn’t about fixing you. It’s about showing you what your body already knows.
Every week, these companion articles are where I share how I see the deeper architecture of each chapter, through attachment, trauma research, and real moments I’ve lived and witnessed.
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Let’s get into it.
With care,
Michael
