178. When Someone Else's Unhealed Trauma Becomes Your Trigger

About this episode

This episode discusses how unresolved trauma in others can trigger your own pain and affect relationships.

Hey, Survivor! Are the people who love you - or claim to love you - healed enough to support you? I’m talking about a painful but important reality in trauma healing in this episode. When your pain triggers someone else’s unresolved trauma, their response can feel confusing, invalidating, or hurtful. What looks like avoidance, defensiveness, or betrayal could be a trauma response of its own—but that doesn’t make it safe for you. If you’re looking to identify trauma responses in relationships and sharpen your discernment, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and remember: Don’t let someone’s incapacity affect your tenacity. Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are. 💚Lesley Book your call here. Become a Vibrant Survivor insider here. Let's connect on IG! Share today's episode and tag me @thevibrantsurvivor Contact support@lesleycain.com

People in this episode

Host: Lesley Cain

Topics covered

• trauma healing
• narcissistic abuse
• relationship dynamics
• emotional triggers
• self-awareness

Keywords

• unhealed trauma
• trauma responses
• relationship triggers
• emotional safety
• self-discovery

Mentioned in this episode

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