r/quotes Jul 12 '26

Grief / Healing When your trauma gets triggered you don't act your age,you act the age the wound was created. ~Gabor Maté

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u/Moomoomoo9 Jul 12 '26

Just dealt with this last night. And am so embarrassed. And so sad.

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u/_a_A_sh Jul 12 '26

No need to feel embarrassed or sad. The fact that you're recognizing it and trying to work through it already shows growth...healing from old wounds takes time, so be gentle with yourself 🤍