Post by Ngozi Ezi-Ashi (@CoreWellnessNg)

Day 17
Flight response: At times, Ade avoids work, isolates from others, or refuses to engage, showing avoidance of perceived threats.
Freeze response: In stressful situations, he sometimes shuts down or stares blankly, unable to respond.

What looks like “oppositional behavior” is, in fact, a trauma response. The classroom setting may trigger reminders of home discipline, for example, a teacher raising their voice can feel similar to his father’s aggression, leading to exaggerated reactions.

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