Most people know about fight, flight, and freeze—but there’s a fourth trauma response that flies under the radar: fawn. It’s all about people-pleasing to survive. Saying yes when you mean no, over-apologizing, and losing yourself in the process. It’s not about being nice—it’s about staying safe. Let’s talk about what fawning *really* is, where it comes from, and how to start unlearning it.
