You are not not broken. You are not going backward.Your nervous system may be updating. At certain times, people notice old emotions surfacing—shame, grief, fear, or a sense of feeling “young” or overwhelmed—even when life seems relatively stable. This can feel confusing or discouraging, especially if you’ve already done a lot of healing work. Here’s what’s important to know: What may be happening When the nervous system has more safety than it once did , it may allow older,