A wooden pier extends over a tranquil lake, reflecting the soft pastel hues of a serene sunset sky. There came a point when something in me went quiet and clear at the same time. Not dramatic. Not angry. Just certain. I can’t do this anymore. After being raped. After watching my mother die from metastatic breast cancer. After living inside medical systems that demanded constant vigilance, strength, and emotional steadiness. I reached the limit of my emotional availability. An

For some nervous systems, sustained tones can feel overwhelming, disorienting, or intrusive. This is especially true for people with sound sensitivity, migraines, tinnitus, or certain trauma histories. This does not mean the body is “resistant. "It means the body is communicating. Trauma-informed sound work does not override that communication.

Tibetan singing bowls produce long, sustained tones with gentle overtones. These sounds do not start and stop abruptly. They unfold. They linger. They fade slowly. This gradual movement can be easier for the nervous system to tolerate than sharp or unpredictable sound.