Self-abandonment and self-protection can look similar on the outside — but feel very different on the inside. This article explores how to tell the difference, why self-abandonment develops as a survival strategy, and how to build the nervous system capacity to protect yourself without disappearing. A grounded guide to staying connected to yourself in relationship.

Burnout is about doing too much — but emotional burnout is about holding too much. This Deep Dive explores why emotional burnout feels like numbness, disconnection, and depletion, and why rest alone doesn’t fix it. A grounded, somatic guide to understanding how the body stores emotional overload — and how to recover with nervous system safety, clarity, and support.