Stonewalling: When Silence Becomes the Wall
In this episode, we explore Stonewalling: When Silence Becomes the Wall”, unpacking how what looks like withdrawal or avoidance is often a nervous system response to overwhelm. We break down the core causes of stonewalling, including emotional flooding and fear of conflict, along with the real costs it can have on connection, trust, and relationship health, while offering a compassionate lens to better understand the pattern and begin moving toward safer, more connected communication.