Like Many People who were Raised

Like many people who were raised in a volatile household, I associate a shift in energy with the potential for abuse. I am learning not to overreact. I am teaching myself not to let my triggers dictate my behavior or ruin my piece of mind. But believe me when I tell you that none of it is lost on me. I am acutely aware of every single change of tone, posture, and intensity. If you start behaving differently, I start paying attention, and looking for the reason why.
~ Kalen Dion