This blog explores what trauma triggers are, how they develop in the brain and nervous system, and how they may show up as emotional, physical, or psychological responses. It helps explain why survivors may feel overwhelmed or activated by reminders of trauma, including cultural or media movements such as #MeToo, and how these reactions are a normal part of the body’s survival system.

This blog explores safe participation in the #MeToo movement and how exposure to trauma narratives can affect survivors. It discusses both the benefits of raising awareness and the importance of recognising trauma triggers meaning, including how to make informed choices about engagement while supporting emotional and nervous system safety.

How the #MeToo movement progressed from a little known movement for young women of colour to a global phenonenon