Are You Running from Your Past?

Answer 7 honest questions to discover whether you avoid, carry, or actively heal your past and how that shapes your life now

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Our past shapes us in quiet ways—through habits, places we avoid, and stories we refuse to tell. Whether it’s a single event or a pattern of experiences, the choices you make now reveal whether you’re running from what happened or learning to live with it. This quiz isn’t about judgment; it’s about clarity. By looking at how you react to triggers, relationships, and stressful moments, you can better understand the strategies you use to protect yourself.

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Are you someone who changes addresses, jobs, or people to escape old memories? Do you tuck painful chapters away and carry them in secret, or do you take small, steady steps toward repair and reconciliation? Answer these seven questions honestly to find the profile that best matches your behavior—so you can see whether you’re avoiding, holding, or rebuilding, and what that might mean for your next move.

When a memory resurfaces, what do you do?

Distract myself immediately Reflect privately Talk it through

How often have you moved in five years?

Multiple times Once or twice Stayed put

How do you handle people who remind you of the past?

Cut ties quickly Keep them at distance Address it openly

What’s your go-to coping habit?

Binge media or work Journal or ruminate Therapy or talking

Do you hold grudges from years ago?

Yes, often Sometimes Rarely or never

How do you feel about revisiting old places?

Avoid at all costs Nervous but curious Comfortable revisiting