You walk up to the porch, muddy boots disturbing settled dust Looking down, you proceed to wipe boots off I cringe slightly as muck settles into my crevices You finish your task and step onward toward warmth, leaving your wake behind ***** and dripping wet “Let me get the door for you”, I say happily as I brush the dirt off my clothes following you inside.
Cptsd fawn. This is an analogy of people pleasing as a trauma response.