EMOTIONAL AVOIDANCE

In this episode of TK’s Chronicles of a Black Sheep, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most common yet least talked‑about behaviors in our community: emotional avoidance.TK brings her raw honesty and lived experience, while House Therapist Larneka Lavalais LPC PLLC breaks down the psychology behind why so many of us dodge our feelings, shut down during conflict, or stay “busy” to avoid what hurts.Together, they explore how emotional avoidance shows up in relationships, family dynamics, grief, and personal growth — especially for those who’ve spent years being the “strong one,” the “fixer,” or the “black sheep” who had to survive by shutting emotions off.Listeners will learn:What emotional avoidance really is (and what it’s not)How childhood patterns and trauma shape our copingThe difference between protecting yourself and disconnecting from yourself; signs you may be avoiding emotions without realizing itPractical ways to face feelings without becoming overwhelmedThis conversation is honest, relatable, and full of therapeutic insight — offering a safe space for anyone ready to stop running from their emotions and start reclaiming their voice, their truth, and their healing.