Nepal, May 20 -- A few days ago, I chatted with colleagues I had just met. What started as a simple introduction of names evolved into sharing our life stories. As I listened to them, I found myself shedding a few tears. These tears were not just ordinary; they were accompanied by fear and anxiety.

Later that day, I took some time to reflect alone. My mind wandered, trying to find a reason. Surprisingly, I found a small link between their story and a part of my past I had tried to forget. The connection wasn't clear, but it was enough to bring back feelings I thought were gone. But why? Why did a stranger's story, which had nothing to do with me, make my old pain feel fresh again? The answer was simple: triggers.

A trigger is like an al...