For many people, romantic partnerships are where some of their deepest emotional triggers surface. The vulnerability required in relationships can bring up unresolved wounds, sometimes without us even realizing it. If you’ve experienced trauma, it’s important to understand how it might show up in your relationships, as well as how to heal and create healthier patterns for the future.

Trauma doesn’t always show up in storms — sometimes it lives in whispers. In this post, I unpack three subtle signals your body may be carrying and offer somatic tools to begin reclaiming your safety.