The Activation Stage of Healing

This handout explains the activation stage of healing, the point where anger, resentment, reactivity, and nervous system intensity show up, not because you’re “getting worse,” but because your system is finally waking up. It breaks down what these emotions actually mean, why they appear, and how they signal the end of self‑abandonment and the beginning of self‑respect. This stage is often misunderstood, so the handout gives you a clear, grounded framework for recognising activation as a turning point rather than a setback.