Have you heard of freeze and fawn?

We all know about fight or flight, but have you heard of freeze and fawn?

Freeze = feeling stuck, unable to move or speak.
Fawn = agreeing to something just to keep the peace.

Both are survival instincts, and neither are consent.

And if you’ve ever frozen or fawned, it’s not your fault. Your body was trying to keep you safe.

If you’re with someone and they go quiet, stop talking or seem shut down - that’s your cue to check in. Because true consent isn’t assumed, it’s active, ongoing, and enthusiastic.