In my early adulthood, I had very intense emotional reactions to things that may have seemed small to others. It would often feel as though I was not in the driver's seat of my own emotions and behaviors. I was often scared of my own responses to things and found myself frequently withdrawn because of this. Through my schooling in psychology and years of therapy, I started to understand what was under the surface of my big emotions. It wasn't about the small things; these reactions were a response to my past experiences. Now that I understood that behavior is often shaped by trauma, I was able to take a step back before externalizing and trace the emotion to its root. This and other therapeutic approaches allowed me to manage my emotions more effectively, which in turn allowed me to help those close to me going through similar things. I'd like to offer that same understanding and guidance here. Reclaiming emotions is possible with the right support.