Sometimes, the emotions stop coming.
You're not overwhelmed, you're just nothing.
You're tired, flat, and disconnected
from everything you know you care about.
And it feels scary.
You wonder, what's wrong with me?
But numbness is a survival mechanism.
It's your body's way of saying, I've hit my limit.
You're not broken, you're maxed out.
When we experience prolonged stress, grief,
or emotional overload, our brains protect us
by shutting down feelings.
It's not a failure, it's a flag, a signal,
an invitation to pause and reconnect.
Don't judge yourself for feeling numb.
Don't force joy or pressure yourself to snap out of it.
Instead, try small acts of re-engagement.
Gentle things, music, especially worship music,
warmth, a short walk, deep breaths.
Ask yourself, what feels safe right now?
Start there.
You don't have to feel everything to keep moving forward.
You just have to stay curious.
Stay compassionate with yourself.
This season won't last forever.
The fog lifts, emotions return,
but you don't heal by pushing, you heal by listening.
So take it slow, rest if you need to.
Feel when you're ready.
And know this, you're not lost.
You're coming back to life one breath at a time.