You didn’t overreact. You were overwhelmed. There’s a difference—and your body was just trying to protect you.
This quote replaces shame with compassion. It validates that emotional outbursts are often the body’s way of saying, “I’ve had too much.” You weren’t dramatic. You were dysregulated.
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