Dear Amygdala,
You are not my friend, dear Amygdala. The emotions you project are not welcome.
It has become clear that you are being used and manipulated. Past trauma is being stirred up, allowing old wounds to resurface and impact the present. Pain that should have remained in the past is now bleeding into new relationships and experiences.
But I see through it. Your tricks are exposing.
God is bigger.
For Inquiring Minds
The amygdala is the “fear center” of the brain. It is the primitive part that begins developing at conception. It holds implicit memories from early life, shaping responses and reactions in ways that aren’t always rational or helpful.
Simply put—it can be a troublemaker.
This small, almond-shaped cluster of neurons plays a key role in processing emotions and is part of the limbic system, which governs responses to fear, stress, and survival instincts.
Hard Conversations
Difficult conversations have filled this past week—bringing unspoken truths to light and revealing insights that offer both clarity and discomfort. There is peace in understanding but also uncertainty about the next steps.
The road ahead is winding, but the journey continues. Healing is not linear, and growth is often uncomfortable. Yet, in these struggles, there is transformation. There is strength in facing fears, in refusing to let past pain dictate the future.
The amygdala may try to whisper fear, but the heart and mind have the power to choose a different path. Forward, with faith.
Reach Out
💛 If you’re navigating life’s hard places and need a safe space to heal, grow, or just breathe—Circle of Hope Counseling Services is here for you.
We offer trauma-informed, faith-filled therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
📞 Reach out today to schedule your first session (KY residents only) or learn more: Circle of Hope Counseling Services.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Hope starts here.
