Fight, Flight, Freeze.. FAWN

I recognise myself in the trauma response ‘fawning’

Keeping it ‘nice’

When it comes to trauma responses, or reactions to threat, often ‘Fight, flight and freeze’ come to mind. I recently watched Micheline Maalouf ‘s video on the term ‘fawn’ (video called ‘What is fawning?’) and immediately identified with her descriptions.

Fawning is people pleasing as a protective mechanism to keep a person safe. I feel (unnecessary) shame around admitting that I have definitely done and do this.