I was researching some lesser-known facts about the science of trauma, and I came across something called interoception—basically your ability to feel and interpret what’s going on inside your own body. Things like hunger, thirst, your heartbeat, muscle tension, temperature, even your emotional states… all of that falls under interoception. And trauma can seriously disrupt it. Some people end up feeling numb or disconnected, like they’re not fully in their body. Others feel everything too intensely. Either way, it’s your nervous system adapting to survive. What really hit me is how this shows up in everyday life. Sometimes I genuinely can’t tell what I need in the moment. Am I hungry… or just anxious? Do I need water, rest, or a break? Is this emotional pain, physical discomfort, or both? It can feel confusing, like the signals are either too quiet or all talking at once. And when you don’t know what you’re feeling, it’s hard to know how to take care of yourself. From what I’m learning, part of healing is slowly rebuilding that connection. Not perfectly—just gently. Pausing and asking: What am I feeling right now? What might my body be asking for? Even if the answer isn’t clear. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your own needs, remember: this is something your body learned… and something it can relearn, one small moment at a time.