Why You React the Way You Do-And What to Do About It

If you've ever overreacted, shut down, chased affection, or walked on eggshells-this book explains why.

In 7 Primal Wounds, psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson reveals the invisible emotional injuries that shape how we love, fight, and connect. These seven wounds-feeling insignificant, inadequate, damaged, like an outsider, unintelligent, powerless, or undeserving-drive unconscious patterns in both individuals and couples. But they don't have to.

You'll learn how to:

• Identify the wound behind your triggers and communication struggles
• Recognize your "Primal Responders" (Inner Child, Teen, and Parent)
• Pause before the spiral, shutdown, or overreaction
• Use the PRIMAL Reset to move from reactive to responsive
• Build stronger, more authentic relationships-with yourself and others

This isn't about being perfect. It's about understanding yourself-so you can respond, not just react, in every relationship that matters.

If you've ever asked, "Why am I like this?"-this book has your answer.