E13: “Where Did You Go?” - Recognizing Trauma Triggers in a Relationship - Part 1

Something kept happening in our conversations...and I didn’t have the words yet to explain why.In this episode of Brave Haven, we begin a two-part conversation about what trauma triggers can look like inside a relationship.Early in our relationship, there were moments that didn’t quite make sense. Emotional reactions that didn’t match the situation, silence where there should have been words, and questions neither of us knew how to answer yet.This episode focuses on recognizing the signs:What it looked like when I didn’t have wordsHow AJ noticed patternsThe difference between intentional behavior and trauma responsesWhy curiosity (not accusation) matters in early conversationsWe also share real, everyday moments: miscommunication, emotional shutdown, and even a simple cooking mistake. All of which revealed there was something underneath the surface.If you’ve ever wondered:“Why did I react that way?”“Why does my partner shut down or seem to disappear?”“How do you respond when something doesn’t make sense?”You’re not alone.Scripture Reference“And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:14YOU ARE WORTH what IT takes to healAND you are NEVER ALONE-Kayla and AJ