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Why Do I Keep Repeating This Pattern?
If you keep repeating a pattern, it’s not because you’re failing or unaware.
It’s because, at some point, that pattern kept you safe.
Understanding what your nervous system learned changes the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What was I protecting?”
Dr. Ernesha Smith
4 days ago3 min read
There Is No Timeline for Healing and You’re Not Behind
Trauma doesn’t live on a timeline, and neither does healing. If something still hurts, it doesn’t mean you’re behind, it means your body is still asking for care.
Dr. Ernesha Smith
Jan 251 min read
When Pain Is Ignored, It Doesn’t Disappear...It Waits
Pain that’s pushed down doesn’t disappear, it waits for safety. When hurt is met with gentleness instead of suppression, it loosens its grip and makes room for real healing.
Dr. Ernesha Smith
Jan 181 min read
You’re Not Avoiding Healing, You’re Protecting Yourself
Pain that’s pushed down doesn’t disappear, it waits for safety. When hurt is met with gentleness instead of suppression, it loosens its grip and makes room for real healing.
Dr. Ernesha Smith
Jan 111 min read
Why Healing Doesn’t Work When You Rush It (And What Actually Helps)
Healing doesn’t happen when you push harder, it happens when your nervous system learns it’s safe to stay. Consistency, not intensity, is what actually creates lasting change.
Dr. Ernesha Smith
Jan 62 min read
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