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The holidays can trigger emotional flashbacks tied to past trauma or betrayal. A familiar scent, song, or decoration might suddenly pull you back to painful moments—not because you're dwelling on them, but because your body holds the memory. If an affair happened or was discovered during this season, the holidays themselves can feel heavy or contaminated.

These flashbacks don't always appear as clear memories. They might show up as sudden panic, shame, anger, nausea, or emotional numbness—your nervous system responding to old wounds. When this happens, be gentle with yourself. Ground your body by feeling your feet on the floor, naming five things around you, and slowing your breathing. Remind yourself that you are safe in this moment. Your body is reacting to pain from the past, not present danger. You don't need to fight the flashback—just guide yourself through it with compassion and patience.

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