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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone, In this thread, the discussions of the trauma sub-community will be announced by the hosts 24 hours in advance. After a session has happened, I'll remove the post so that the thread stays nice and clean. If you want to be tagged for future discussions, please comment or pm me and I'll add you to the list. You can find the schedule of the discussions here (clickable) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/DissociationRelatedDisorders_2335/ScheduleDiscussionsaboutDissociativeDisorders_302437/]. If you need to convert the time into your time zone, click here (clickable) [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime]. Please let me know if you have any questions! Take care, audienta (lastly updated: 6/13/2023)
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Feedback about Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community
by WillingToHelpU
Last post
 January 3rd
...See more Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. I'm writing about the discussions of the trauma sub-community; we're looking for input to continue hosting discussions that interest the folks in this community. I've made a form here [https://forms.gle/6ugLF5hmas2vtpj9A] that asks people for their insight into what discussions they'd like to see more of so that we can keep growing the discussions. What are these discussions? These discussions are hosted throughout the week in the Trauma Support Room. For more information about when, please check out this post. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/DiscussionsoftheTraumaSubCommunityAnnouncementThread_303372/] They are designed to have a variety of discussion topics and categories so that people can join any discussion they're interested in. Why are you looking for feedback? Growth and listening to the community are the biggest things we are looking for to make these discussions sustainable. While we offer the ability to have feedback during discussions, I've created this form for specific requests about things that people would like to see. How will this be incorporated? We are looking to expand some of the guides we use to host discussions, so these responses (collected anonymously) will help us create new guides for hosts about a wider variety of topics that people want to see. It may take some time to see a topic you've requested become a topic for discussion, but we want to incorporate as much feedback as quickly as possible, so keep an eye out for possible new discussion topics coming to discussions in 2025. More questions? Feel free to leave them below and I'll do my best to respond to them :) Thanks for any feedback you leave, it is all greatly appreciated!! Links: - to the form: https://forms.gle/6ugLF5hmas2vtpj9A - to the announcement thread: https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/DiscussionsoftheTraumaSubCommunityAnnouncementThread_303372/
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Trauma Support Community Check-In for December 2024 - Universal Human Rights Month
by audienta
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 December 25th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, welcome to this month's check-in! This month is Universal Human Rights Month 2024. (Source [https://www.cheservices.com/blog/universal-human-rights-month]) In December 1948 the UN declared the basic rights and universal freedoms, known as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, we want to celebrate stories of people who fought for their and our rights and be grateful for their wins while not forgetting that the fight for freedom and equality isn't over.  So, if you want to, revisit the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights] and share a story with us in which you've stood up for your own rights. I'm sure that a lot of people in this community have had their own fights for their freedom and equal chances in life so let's celebrate our wins together. ------------------------- Trauma Support Community Check-In for December 2024 1) Which place gives you a feeling of safety and calm? 2) How do you think trauma has influenced the way you are aware of people's rights and freedoms? 3) What do you think helps to make a space safe and welcoming for everyone? ------------------------- If you have a question you'd like me to ask at the next check-in, please let me know! Take care, audienta ------------------------- Source: https://nationaltoday.com/universal-human-rights-month/#:~:text=That's%20why%20the%20world%20is,human%20rights%20of%20every%20person. ------------------------- You can get added to or removed from the trauma support taglist here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaSupport_60/ampResources_2334/TraumaSupportAutomatedTaglist_219256/]. @0Some0where0I0BELONG0 @13irth @adaptableLake3534 @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousAcres9344 @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @AguaNector6700 @allYou @Amelia2324 @amiableBunny4016 @AshFox2007 @AstronomySkies @audienta @Avaray @BeautifulCreation999 @BeenAKiwi @bela12345 @BillyJoeBobb @blueScarf9326 @bouncyBreeze44 @BraveAdventurer @BrokenDreamsPalace @BrokenMedic @bubblegumPuppy68 @bumblebee2307 @Bunnylovesyou @CalmRosebud @CaptainTrev @carefulKitten1131 @CaringBrit @charmingSky5972 @Chrissy911666 @Claireolomi @clare7199 @Colorfulcatsofhope @communicativePond1728 @communicativeYard2325 @conicha @CoolBeans29 @coolvibes @Crakyz @creativeStrings1531 @crimsonLime6525 @crxxtvfl0w @cueball @cyanPlatypus6370 @DaniAleah156 @Dannc7c @DarkGalaxy55555 @daydreammemories @Deadtiredperson175 @delicatepunk @depressedsatellite1452 @diligentDime8651 @DinaElwy @domesticEmerald50s @Eitas @emotional232023 @emotionalTalker2260 @emylly @FallenAngel0128 @Feathersfall @FigureskatingEquestrian @Fireskye13 @Fleggles @fluien @forcefulFriend4768 @Gagaintheroom @gentleLand5245 @Ghxstie @goldenSpruce1512 @Grandmaof10 @Greenchoice1 @gregariousBeing5071 @Grits1910 @helpfulLion92 @hillsideblues @honestpanda81 @HonestWarrior6624 @HopeNChayil @HumanPersonThingy @Iamwhoiamwhoami @IceCream4IceCream @iloveyouxx @IndigoWhisper @InfinityandBeyond23 @inventiveOrange1313 @Itisbailey @jcqlinshots @Journey144 @jovialButterfly6752 @jr50 @Judy7 @jupitermatilde @JustSmilingThruHell @Kekesea11 @Kickiree @Kimmkimm @kindTurtle3738 @kittydragon771 @Kunoichi91Warrior @LightofWorld @LillithHolly @Lilly28 @lilmissjaded @lionsaether @littleHuman9247 @littleOtter1342 @LordFireStorm71 @lovehummingbirdsCindy @LovelyForever6990 @LovelyOrangeJuice @LoveMyMoonflowers @lowkeyem1001 @Lubo123 @Luchelle @lyricalAngel70 @Marigold357 @maya6548 @mcooper7583 @Meenagirl @Mellietronx @mish3l @MistyMagic @mkaitx @Mooglethefluffy @MunchieTaters @MVObserver @mytwistedsoul @navyMango2804 @neatBlueberry3608 @neonDog3649 @neonOwl3442 @NevaehRose @Nolanhm @NoneTheWiser @nonethewiser @notmyselftoday @Novelwriter @npos25 @oceancruiser48 @Oceanwaves16 @OffDutySeraph @OneErased @OneWithSugar @ottersngiggles @parkey @Parvlakin @PatienceImpatiens @pencilmarks @Petrichor2000 @Philowl @Pidgeymon @PinkestOctopus @politeBunny7572 @practicalIdeal2007 @purpleWheel873 @QuietLotus @rainbow3140 @Randomperson453 @RansviewTheWizard @raspberry563 @ReallyRuth @Rebekahwriter13 @Redhawk6547 @Redirecting @redmark @reliablePeach8464 @Rosa9570 @SafeSpace1776 @SapphireSoul @SarahAlaina15 @scarletPear1945 @selfdisciplinedTiger5523 @sensitiveShade5337 @ShapeshiftSystem @shellofashell @shiningDay80 @Silverviolets @sincereThinker3571 @sleepingd0gg0 @SmileSravani @SnippyHam @sofiamartino18 @SoftForestHSP77 @SoulSupporter102 @StarlightSystemDID @stickercollection @Storyhymns1234 @straightforwardSkies7721 @sugarcookies7 @Summer899 @SynSavory @Taylorz27 @tealOak8933 @teenytinyturtle @The0Vetoed0System @TheAutumnWitch @TheFisherKing @ThisIsLogan @ThreadbareThinker @Tinywhisper11 @TransparentPuzzle @turquoiseHemlock900 @Turtlegrrrl8 @u1146 @underapinetree @Understandingempath @UndomesticGoddess @unique73 @uniqueDaisy @veeceebee @Verysadperson101 @Vivikun9 @WarriorHeartsSystem @weepingwillow5489 @WelcomeToChat @wontwakewontsleep @WorkingitThrough2 @Worrior22Warrior @Writersworld @WriteToHeal42 @xandia @xmoonsie16x0 @SummerOfCA
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Just the trauma brief thought …
by livbinny
Last post
 1 hour ago
...See more Thinking why some trauma is unprocessed Something I get like imaginary scenarios in my mind maybe due to silenced voice or my own anxiety when I needed comfort n couldn’t have any Sad n scary  It all hurts guys💔
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TW! CPTSD
by littleDrum1586
Last post
 3 hours ago
...See more Hii I'm 17 and I've been struggling recently I've been anxious and in a depressive rut I'll explain so basically very very very long story as short as possible my mom got with my stepdad 9 years ago they got married and everything was great I was 8 at the time then they split and I found out at 10 that he was on h*e*r*o*I*n and that he was taking p*I*l*l*s from my mom's purse my whole life changed cuz I thought he was this great person but it turns out he wasn't then fast forward I'm 12 it has been about 2/ 1/2 years since I had last seen him and we had to move back in with him cuz we were living in a hotel and we were about to be homeless so he let us live with him and my mom warned me before we got there that he was now on m*e*t*h and I didn't know how and it was I tried to prepare myself but it was worse than I thought his house was sooo dirty and he was different he was sleeping for days at a time then awake for days at a time and he was way more angry now he would break things throw things and call my mom every name in the book he wasn't physically abusive but very mentally abusive and he used to vacuum himself because he thought he had bugs all over him (spoiler he didn't) and he would do this for HOURS vacuuming his scalp, back, face, mouth literally everywhere and he would do this in the kitchen which was right next to where I slept cuz I slept in the living room cuz we didn't have enough bedrooms and sometimes sleep wasn't an option cuz he's been vacuuming and that sounds you could get used to after a while but then he would start cussing and breaking things and you'd jolt awake straight into flight or fight and this would happen often not only that but he would do this in public too so at a gas station and I would be embarrassed and I hated riding in a car alone with him I already have some issues with men because of past trauma that has nothing to do with him so being alone in a car with a 6'4 350 pound man who has shown violent signs isn't exactly comfortable id struggle trying to keep conversation going cuz if I didn't I'd start to spiral my thoughts would go straight to "he's so much stronger than you" "he could easily take advantage of you" "I shouldn't have worn this" things like that I didn't feel safe around him and he'd try to get me to keep secrets from my mom things like "don't tell your mom I have this money" or "your mom said this to me and that was out of line of her but don't tell her I said that" which was awkward for me because now I'm picking who to betray and he was supposed to not involve us kids in the whole him thinking he had bugs on him but every time he and him were alone he would there was one time he had me record his back while he was shirtless cuz he thought there was something on him we were in public sitting in the car and I felt so awkward and trapped but I'm not confrontational and I tend to be a yes man so I didn't say anything to him but fast forward to the present day I'm 17 now and we have moved from living with him to not living with him way more times than I can count but now we finally have a very stable amd happy apartment that we live in and he has just recently came to stay with us and I'm spiraling again I told my mom over and over I didn't wanna live with him but she has made it clear that because he hasn't physically assaulted me in some way that I have no reason to be acting like that I recently got diagnosed with adjustment disorder and every time a major life change happens it causes me to go back into a depressive rut and not being able to take care of myself properly weather if that be by going on incognito websites (iykyk) or by not showering like I should or not working out and intentionally trying not to e*a*t I'm not doing good right now I'm on a therapy waiting list but I'm not doing good any advice?
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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 6 hours ago
...See more Hello everyone, In this thread, the discussions of the trauma sub-community will be announced by the hosts 24 hours in advance. After a session has happened, I'll remove the post so that the thread stays nice and clean. If you want to be tagged for future discussions, please comment or pm me and I'll add you to the list. You can find the schedule of the discussions here (clickable) [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/DissociationRelatedDisorders_2335/ScheduleDiscussionsaboutDissociativeDisorders_302437/]. If you need to convert the time into your time zone, click here (clickable) [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime]. Please let me know if you have any questions! Take care, audienta (lastly updated: 6/13/2023)
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Male survivor of Child Sex Abuse : My struggles as an adult
by ivoryDime2773
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more **Trigger warning** Hi, I am a 35 year old man. I would like to share the details of abuses I faced as a child. It is heartbreaking to refer some of the incidents as "abusive", as one of the person involved is my sister and I lover her. I never hated her in my life. The first incident happened when I was 3 or 4 years of age. My parents were professionals and we were taken care of by a house maid. She was roughly around 30-35 years old at that time. I have clear memories of she locking mechanism in a room, where she become naked and lie down and ask me to touch her private part. I did not had any idea what was going on and I did what she said. I don't remeber exactly how long this act continued. Later, after few months, the house maid left our home for some other reason. The next series of incidents happens with my sister. I don't remeber the exact age. I was probably around 8 years and she was 13 years. As I have said, my parents were emplyed and have 10AM-5PM office schedule. Hence, my sister had an extra role of taking care of us, as me and my brother were much younger than her. At one day, my sister started performing the same act on us, which the house maid used to perform on me. Now, I doubt what motivated my sister to perform such acts. Was she also a victim of abuse from the house maid? Who knows? I remeber my sister used to lie down naked and ask us to experiment with her private parts. This happened mostly on a daily basis. My brother was less cooperative and less manipulative. He lost interest in that act somehow. But she continued the act with me. I think she continued this 3 more years till she reached 16 years of age.  As a second phase of her satisfaction, she found another way to do it. She taught me how to use my tounge to satisfy her. I don't even know what exactly happening but I knew she was enjoying it. But unfortunately after every such acts, she used to beat me lightly with a stick and threaten me not to repeat the act. I was so much confused and starter feeling guilt.I starter beleieving that it was my fault. She continued the act for such a long time whenever she got the opportunity to get me alonea t home. Another single instance of an incident was when I was 8 years old, one of my classmate sat near me. She groped me (grabbed my private parts) while the teacher was present in the class and it was extremely embarrasing. It seemed a normal incident but it added to the regular internal conflict I get from my home. I would describe one more incident with one of my cousin (4 years older than me). We were playing on a parked motorbike in the garrage. During the player, she made me touch her in certain way. As a child I did not had any clue what was going to happen later. I think she got aroused and carried me into a dark room and lied on the bed. Suddenly my intuition kicked in and this time I initiated the act. I started doing the the same act that was taught by my sister. She wanted me to continue but the whole act was interrupted by our aunt. Luckily, the aunt never saw exactly what happened. Now, I would say actually I was saved by my aunt from entering another age inappropriate relation.  You can imagine how innocent can a child be at that age. I never knew what is sex. All I was doing was stupidly following what those people said. But as a child also, I started having inner conflicts and realized that something is wrong with me. Now, I would say how these incidents affected me even without understanding anything at that age. I was a nervous kid. I have developed stuttering, bedwetting, nail and skin biting. I used to get sweaty hands, and palms, and extreme fear of many things like cockroach, spider etc. I did not like intimacy from the parents that much.  I had intrusive thoughts from a very early age. There were sexual thoughts also. I reacted to those thoughts saying "No..No..that should not happen". It was happening like a loop most of the times in a day. My parents used to noice this strange behaviour, but never understood what did the words meant. They did not have any idea about the inner struggles a 6 or 7 year old boy was going through. Also, at that time the awareness of mental health was also rare. I never spoke to anyone about those incidents due to fear. I was extremely shy and kept a distance from girls. I grew as extremely private and introvert person with least friends. My stammering and bedwetting worsened as I grow older. I was always indifferent among my peer groups.  Luckily, I was very good in studies and never failed in that. But my social circle was a tiny one hence the social skills was poor. In essence, my confidence in the areas except study was extremely low.  Another bad milestone in my life happend when I hit puberty. You can imagine the intensity of having the memories of scent of women from a very young age and entering into puberty. A very bad habit was developed as a result of that. I secretly started accessing innerwear of my sister to stimulate myself, whenever I got chance. At this age I understood the reason that she used me to participate in the sexual act. I got flashbacks and started exploring more in that direction. This became a habit and luckily it stopped once I realised that is bad and illegal. I was bedwetting on a daily basis till my 23 years of age. I feared the embarrassment I can get from bedwetting when I go for school/collge tour and required to share bed with friends. Worsened stammering added to the trauma. My college (UG) life was better and I enjoyed a lot. Stammering was still a big hurdle for me. It prevented me from enjoying certain aspects of my life like having a gf. I had a feeling that I am not mentally old enough to propose to girls. My parents told me that I am till childish. My PG life was not much different. Even at the age of 24, my parents used to treat me aa a small child due to my inherent nature. After my PG, I joined a PhD programe at one of the prestigious college in my country. This is the place where I discovered myself. I became active for the first time in my life (sports and club activities). I enjoyed an ultimate freedom during this time breaking away the barrier existed for many years. I started speaking to girls and had many crushes there. But I was still not confident to propose them. I also feared the sexual interaction with girls due to the flashbacks I could get from it.  The turing point in my life was when I found my soulmate at the age of 32. She is the best I could get. She accepted me aven after listening to my entire life story.  But as we started our romantic and physical relationship, things started to be difficult for me. I got the flashbacks, anxiety, extreme intrusive thoughts related to sexual things and other things. My gf is well aware of this and supportive but I am having hard time to cope. My ponography usage increased and it became an addiction. I am having thoughts about sex too often than required. But I have a very good chemistry with my gf and our sexual life together is extremely good. At the same time I am extremely stressful, anxious and depressive most of the times, especially if I stay away from her during vacations.  My intrusive thinking is making me feel like a failure, and it takes away my energy. I have developed imposter syndrome and extremely low confidence in myself.  One thing I can proudly say that I am a gentle and soft person, who never abused anyone in my life by any means.  Sorry for this long explanation. Can anyone suggest me a way to deal with my current situation? I would like to know if my present struggles are influenced by the sexual experiences in my childhood? I wish I could have taken therapy at my childhood itself. But I hope it is not too late. Thanks you for your patience to read such a long description. Thanks
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Is this PTSD or is it something else?
by Mayrosie
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more No I don’t wanna go around telling people I have PTSD when I don’t. I’ve been talking to a counsellor for awhile now and I’m doing EMDR therapy. This therapy is for PTSD however she has not said I have it or anything of this sort . An event happened around about three years ago and I lose sleep over it when I think about it I feel sick. I am constantly dwelling on it. It makes me not do things that I love to do it makes me want to like harm myself. I have panic attacks because of it And I’ve told a couple people what it is and they say that it’s tiny and it doesn’t even matter, but it’s such a big thing to me and I think I’ll be viewed as worthless and not good enough if anyone finds out what it is so please I’m not asking for a self diagnosis. I just want someone to say whether they share the same symptoms and have been diagnosed or something like that.
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Pets and emotional support
by animalsarecute45
Last post
 12 hours ago
...See more So grateful that at a relative's, who hosted Thanksgiving this year, their dogs were there to comfort me when me and my family had to be picked up to go back to their place for some time after the car accident. Anyone have any stories of how pets have played an amazing role in helping get through tough times?
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New Here… PTSD/ Severe Anxiety with depression
by SilverSkies24
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more I’ll try to keep this short… I’m in my later 30’s have children. Divorced twice. Recently married… I have been struggling a lot lately. I do suffer from PTSD and I have had trauma since the day I was born. I have been told that living a very long and excessive trauma filled life is definitely why I am the way I am… My first two husbands were abusive in every way and cheated on me in the most horribly disgusting ways possible. My childhood was def filled with trauma. I’m not really good at sharing I get nervous and scared about people knowing my weaknesses bc I fear that’s the only reason people ask is to use it against you. With my new husband, I am currently in a state of not really thinking I’m being cheated on but definitely being “set off” like just noticing things that remind me of my past when I was cheated on. I feel like I’m not being heard at all at home and it makes me care less and less about myself or what I need to do in life. I do see a therapist weekly but I don’t feel like it’s working. We have been talking for 5/6 months now, weekly. And I’m just not feeling any better on any level
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I have started binge eating again
by FaithMonk9473
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more I have been through alot in recent past in 2023. The trauma though past and still follows me in my mind. I have recovered alot past year in 2024 but again same mind state is coming back.  I used to be obese due to stress eating. Lost weight voluntarily for health reasons and good signs were that I had stopped stress eating. But now suddenly I have started binge eating and downside is that doesn't take away the stress. I am just gaining weight simply. I want to control myself but I am helpless.  My mind is just playing tricks on me and it becomes heavy with thoughts. My breathing increases and I can't help it. Overthinking has taken a permanent place in my life and focus on productive things have gone.  It is like I know what work should be done but I procrastinate and things go pending. I thought to not take stress further and distant myself from stress giving things to focus on being productive but I guess I just procrastinate now. I don't know what I want.. so much mind blurr is there
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By now I don't know what will trigger my Trauma
by FaithMonk9473
Last post
 20 hours ago
...See more I have recovered mostly from the unbearable situation. Though I don't remember most of it but somehow certain random things triggers me as in suddenly I become aloof and stop doing things. My mind starts playing old memories and i become more depressed. I really don't know how to deal with this when I don't know what will generate response for me. 
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I See You
by Gracehh21
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I hope you can all give yourselves some grace and love today <3 As a sexual assault survivor, I want to tell you that I love you, and I am rooting for you. I hope my story doesn't trigger any of you but gives you a perspective from someone who might be like you, dealing with stuff no one should have to deal with. You're so strong. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need to talk - even if I'm not frequently on here. ------------------------- In 2022, I was sexually assaulted during my sophomore year of college (not including two other times it happened to me to a lesser degree), and it has taken the last 2 years to get over it, with the immense help of therapy. I still struggle with hypersexuality in the form of se-ting, self-esteem issues, feeling lonely, and feeling like I'll never be able to find a partner/be with a partner in the future because of what happened to me. What he did was wrong, and he tried to say that what happened was on both of us because we were both drinking that night. His only concern was not getting kicked out of school because I might report him (I never did). I hadn't said yes to anything except kissing, but he thought it was okay to continue after I stopped him once, and throughout those ten minutes, I didn't explicitly say yes to anything. Only nodding and not making a lot of eye contact. It also took me 2 weeks to realize anything felt remotely off or out of place before I confronted him about it. In the end, it's a learning process, and please don't beat yourself up about what happened or what you could've done better. It was not your fault <3
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Rising from the Shadows: A Journey of Healing and Resilience
by KaylaBella
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Healing from trauma is one of the hardest yet most courageous journeys you’ll ever embark on. It’s not linear, and it doesn’t have a set timeline. Some days may feel heavy, as though the weight of what you’ve endured is too much to bear. And that’s okay. You’re allowed to feel every emotion; grief, anger, confusion, or even numbness. Healing begins when you acknowledge your pain, not ignore it. But remember this: you are not defined by your trauma. What happened to you was not your choice, but how you move forward is. Every small step you take, whether it’s seeking support, practicing self-care, or simply getting through the day, is a victory. It’s a sign of your resilience. It’s proof that, even when life tries to break you, you can find the strength to rebuild. The scars left by trauma don’t mean you’re broken; they mean you’ve survived. They’re a testament to your ability to endure and keep going, even when the odds feel stacked against you. Growth often comes from the most challenging moments in life. Through the cracks, the light finds its way in, and over time, it can illuminate even the darkest corners of your soul. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or erasing the past. It means learning to carry it in a way that no longer controls you. It means reclaiming your story, your power, and your joy. Surround yourself with people who uplift you, with spaces that bring you peace, and with practices that nourish your mind, body, and spirit. You are allowed to move at your own pace. Healing is not about perfection; it’s about progress. Trust yourself and the process, even when it feels hard. You are stronger than you realize, more resilient than you give yourself credit for, and capable of creating a life full of purpose, joy, and love. No matter where you are in your journey, brighter days are ahead. You are worthy of peace. You are worthy of healing. And you are worthy of the happiness waiting for you on the other side of this storm. Keep going. You are rewriting your story, and it will be one of strength, hope, and triumph. Much love, Kayla 💕♥️
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ran into a bunch of people celebrating child abuse
by goldenFriend9441
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more it was pretty triggering .

Trauma Support

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Welcome to Trauma Support! We aim to provide a safe, empowering, inclusive, supportive and proactive community for trauma survivors to have the opportunity to begin healing from our experiences, in a non-judgmental environment. We also want to help spread awareness about trauma and its impact on individuals' lives while validating the members of this community, reducing the isolation many people feel. Therefore, trauma survivors as well as loved ones of them or people who want to learn about trauma are welcome here. 

What are the different forum topics for Trauma Support?

Bluelight, Medical & Veterans Trauma Support: Support for those who experience or witness trauma at work

Check-Ins & Prompts:  Regular check-ins and prompts, created by our leadership team

Child & Domestic Abuse: For people who have experienced child abuse, domestic abuse or even both

Coping with Attachment Difficulties: Help and support for people with attachment difficulties

Creativity Corner: A creative space for poetry, art, and healing and recovery quotes

Dissociation & Related Disorders: A place to discuss your struggles with dissociation and how it relates to your trauma

Introductions & Welcomes: Are you new to the Trauma Community? Share a little about yourself!

Journaling Stories: This area is for sharing your story or creating a diary

PTSD & Complex Trauma: Share stories and seek support for PTSD and complex PTSD

Resources: Share and seek resources here

Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse: A place for those affected by sexual assault and sexual abuse

Trauma through Bullying: A place to seek support around the issue of suffering traumatic experiences as a result of bullying

Trauma through War: This section is there for people who have been impacted by war

Traumatic Loss: For survivors of traumatic loss of any kind

How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable to). 

Alternatively, you may wish to join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.

In addition to that, you can take part in discussions or become a host for them.

Finally, you could also have a look at the posts of our trauma support sub-community writing team or even join it. 

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Discussions: Here you can find out when the next discussion takes place.

Trauma Support Room Access: Find out how you can access the trauma support room here. The room is open during the discussions and on Sundays.

Masterpost: Within this thread, you can find a number of educative and supportive posts that our writing team has written.

Leadership Team: In this thread, you can get to know our leadership team.

Trauma Support FAQ

Are there any sub-community specific guidelines that we need to adhere to? 

- Yes, all sub-community specific guidelines can be found below and should be followed in addition to the general forum guidelines.

How can I give feedback or ideas to the leadership team?

- You can either pm audienta directly, use this form to contact the forum leaders, or this form for general feedback about the trauma support sub-community.

Help... I still have a question! 

You can ask your questions in this thread and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

Community Guidelines

These are the Trauma Support Sub-Community Guidelines, which have been drawn up in addition to the 7 Cups main guidelines and are specific for the Trauma Support community:

  • Uphold and comply with the 7 Cups main guidelines
  • Respect everyone, members and listeners alike
  • Do not discourage/be unsupportive/blame/judge one another for their past
  • No graphic, in depth descriptions or pictures which could be triggering for others - in forums, chat and support session
  • Please always add a trigger warning if you believe your thread could be potentially triggering/harmful and/or contains one of the topics on this list. Also, please add a short topic description to the trigger warning (e.g. "Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse) and if you're in a group support chat, wait a moment to see if everyone is comfortable with the topic. If not, agree on a time span during which the person who's not comfortable with the topic leaves the chat. Once they come back after this time span, change the topic.
  • Cursing not permitted and must be asterisked. (It is fine to vent and to express appropriate anger, but as curse words have often been used during abusive and traumatic experiences, we ask members and listeners to asterisk abusive/curse words to avoid triggering and upsetting members where possible and to maintain a respectful environment and to encourage positive and healthy expression of anger.)
  • Forums postings made by listeners and members should be transparent, made in English and should not be blocked out using colouring to disguise content of wording/messages sent between members/listeners, to maintain the safety of all users of the trauma sub community and to ensure all rules are being complied with.
  • Everyone is unique and their experiences are individual to them. Everyone’s experiences and how they think and feel about these are valid. Everyone reacts to traumatic experiences differently. This will be respected and appreciated without judgement.
Read the 7 Cups Guidelines
Community Leaders
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