When Words Hurt: The Brain Science of Emotional Pain

Markieta explores why hurtful words, rejection, and verbal abuse can cause real pain, explaining how the brain processes social and emotional pain similarly to physical distress.

She discusses how leaving unsafe environments can reveal healing, why re-exposure can trigger strong reactions, and how sensitivity can be protected—not erased—through boundaries and self-care.

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