Attachment Triggers: Why Your Body Reacts Before Your Brain Does

Amie Woolsey

Published on: 02/02/2026

February can stir up a lot when you’ve been hurt—especially when love once felt unsafe. This piece gently explores why attachment wounds feel sharper this time of year, how your body is trying to protect you, and why nothing about your response means you’re broken. It’s an invitation to meet yourself with more understanding, rebuild trust from the inside out, and move toward connection without losing yourself.