Markieta shares how she realized her nervous system had become "addicted" to trauma—preferring chaos and emotional intensity because it felt familiar—and how that shaped her relationships and reactions.

She describes practical steps she used to retrain her body and mind: accepting that peace is safe, noticing patterns without judgment, sitting with calm, choosing stability over intensity, and using body-regulation practices to build lasting safety.

Connect with Markieta at www.heycoachmj.com.