CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
Extra "survival Fs" to give in relationship; Fronting and Feigning
Extra "survival Fs" to give in relationship; Fronting and Feigning
Extra "survival Fs" to give in relationship; Fronting and Feigning
Thursday 27th July 2023
Discover 'fronting' and 'feigning' in relationships with CPTSD Recovery. Learn how these survival tactics impact connections and foster manipulation.
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Episode Overview
- The episode explores 'fronting' and 'feigning' as learned reactions in relationships
- It discusses the impact of traumatic relationships on mental and physical health
- Listeners are urged to recognise these instinctive reactions in themselves and others
- The podcast emphasises the need to create healthier relationship dynamics
- The importance of understanding and truncating the 'fronting' and 'feigning' reactions is highlighted
Can you drop your fronting identities? Can you spot them as they're emerging? Can you learn to notice and truncate that reaction before it outwardly presents and to figure out what you're really trying to save yourself from?
Relationships can be a minefield, especially when trauma is part of the equation. In this episode of 'CPTSD Recovery: We Are Traumatized Motherfuckers', Jess dives into two lesser-known survival responses: fronting and feigning. While many are familiar with the classic fight, flight, freeze, and fawn reactions, fronting and feigning are additional behaviors that people develop to feel safe in relationships. But these tactics often come at a cost, slowly eroding genuine connections and fostering manipulation and fear as defense mechanisms.
Jess unpacks how these learned responses, initially developed for survival, can distort relationship dynamics. From pretending to be someone you're not (fronting) to faking emotions or compliance (feigning), these behaviors can turn relationships into battlegrounds of hidden agendas and mistrust. The episode offers a raw look at how these automatic brain responses, although once necessary for survival, can wreak havoc in non-threatening situations.
If you've ever felt like you're playing a role rather than being your true self in a relationship, this episode will resonate with you. Jess emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns in ourselves and others to build healthier, more authentic connections. By understanding and addressing these instinctive reactions, we can begin to heal from the deep-seated impacts of trauma. This episode is perfect for anyone grappling with the complexities of trauma-induced behaviors in relationships.
Whether you're trying to understand your own actions or those of a loved one, Jess provides insights that can help you navigate these tricky waters. So, if you're ready for some 'real relationship talk' without the fluff, tune in and start reclaiming your authentic self.