Unmasked Dating

Feeling Weird in Social Situations? How Trauma Affects Connection & What to Do About It


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Feeling awkward in social situations—even when you want to connect?


You’re not broken.

You’re likely just carrying a nervous system shaped by trauma.


In this episode, I unpack why human connection can feel so strange, scary, or overwhelming—especially if you've experienced emotional pain, rejection, or chronic loneliness.

✨ Learn how trauma impacts your ability to connect
✨ Discover why your “weirdness” is actually wisdom
✨ And explore a gentle path back into nourishing relationships—without pretending, fixing, or performing

We get hurt in connection.
But we can also heal in connection.

🌿 Want to practice real, honest connection in a safe space?
Join one of my Authentic Relating Game Nights in Lagos, Portugal – soulful evenings to meet others beyond small talk.
→ All details & dates: www.silbuch.de

💛 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who feels a little “weird” too.


You're not alone.

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Unmasked DatingBy Silja Silbuch