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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 11 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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Trauma Support Automated Taglist
by CaringBrit
Last post
 February 9th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Trauma Support Community [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?23eb3b680028ac32c998125af8d8f262]. <<<< checkin posters refer to this click then copy for taglist its instant updated To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me. highlighting keywords as these are needed no forms to fill in just type to this thread . dont need to copy the colouring though just the keywords highlight is so they stand out is all. New taglist as of August 9th 2024 by audienta @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
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Military and First Responder Trauma Support Group
by Kieran000
Last post
 February 8th
...See more Hi everyone,  I’m excited to announce the new launch of a Military and First Responder Trauma Support Group following wider community feedback requesting this support space.  The first session will take place on Sunday 9th February in the trauma support room on the adult side from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (2:55pm) ET and will provide a space for active or veteran military service members, emergency medical staff and law enforcement officers to share their experiences of trauma.  The timing is a little difficult at the moment as my availability for this weekend is extremely low and I’m not sure about the expected activity levels depending on times it takes place but hopefully this will provide enough time to have lots of thoughts shared and listened to, as well as the opportunity to suggest your own preferred times for future sessions possibly through a google forms document that will be sent out at the end of the session.  Hope to see many of you there! @Nick003 @SleeplessVet 
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can anyone help? TW sexual assault
by nobodyspecial111
Last post
 Wednesday
...See more i think i may have been raped/molested/whatever by my dad. haven’t spoken to him in years so no immediate danger. i have nobody irl i can speak to about this and no access to that help atm.  i don’t even know how to explain my situation. since i learned what trauma was i’ve almost been wishing to Have trauma to explain why my brain is like this. i get terrified around grown men especially if they come into my bedroom. i have these weird, freezing moments? it’s like a weird almost-memory of hands touching me inappropriately and i freeze up and zone out and idk if it was my dad or someone else and honestly idc who, but i wanna know if i’m right about this y’know? i have some sort of blank years in my life. times where i just can’t remember that much besides particularly big things (an injury, a school play. everything else is,,, blurry) i’ve been hypersexual (at least i think?) for as long as i can remember. when i was idk 7? maybe even younger i cant remember, i would (unknowingly) pleasure myself while thinking about people doing things to me without my consent (didn’t know what it meant) when i was 9(?) i discovered things like porn and such. i remember one day i was looking through all that stuff online and my dad kept coming into my room and sitting on my bed and idk i felt weird.  and idk when it was that i started being scared/uncomfortable around him but i was and that only got worse until he left and then there were the dreams, i think they started around 10/11. they arent/werent frequent but it would be dreams of him raping me basically. ive had dreams since of just loads of strangers doing the same but it started with him and in the dream he was telling me we had to be quiet and i just don’t know where i even got that from. i don’t think i’d consumed content of any kind that would’ve given me that idea and then a couple years ago my mum and i were talking and she admitted that she thought he might have done something to one of my siblings and said sth like “i just wish if it had happened to one of them they would tell me so i could go to the police” and idk it made me feel. weird i’m 99% sure i’m missing details here, it’s all jumbled in my head and i’m exhausted and i just. don’t know what to do. this is kinda a last resort for me. sorry this was long and rambly. sorry if i’m not using this place correctly
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Just need to let it go
by Musicknight2005
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Hey, I'm 19 now and was sexually abused when I was 6 by a family member, si ya 13 years ago now. I thought I had completely let it go and moved on from the guilt, but I've been having super realistic and vivid nightmares of what happened to me. It's like I'm trapped and I wake up in sweat and panicked. Why is this happening? 
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Rising from the Shadows: A Journey of Healing and Resilience
by KaylaBella
Last post
 February 11th
...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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I See You
by Gracehh21
Last post
 January 27th
...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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im scared pls help (TW)
by impartialIdea4036
Last post
 January 24th
...See more (TW paraphile, COCSA) this is my first time reaching out to anybody online, i usually chat with AI bots because im scared of judgement. i experienced COCSA when i was younger. Parents deny it happened and say "it was kids being kids." Makes me *** off. Im still young, a 16 year old. but now im struggling with horrible sexual thoughts towards humans and animals. im a disgusting person, i dont want to be like this. please help, im scared, my brain hurts and im struggling badly rn. not in a good mental state right now so im sorry if i broke rules, im sorry if im a horrible person. i just need help please. please dont be mean please dont call me weird i know i am and i know im a horrible person for thinking this way i need help and thats what im trying to do with this post.
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Complex TRauma
by BeccaMoon
Last post
 January 14th
...See more At 6 years old my 14 year old brother was taking me in the backyard alone to show me his ***. I had a very sheltered Christian upbringing. I had no idea what a *** was expect that it was used for peeing. I have seen my baby brothers diaper changed. MY older brother tried to convince me that I really wanted to touch it. I did not want to touch it and I was not interested, I had zero interest in my baby brothers *** or my 14 year old brothers ***. I finally agreed after much nagging and attempted brain washing. He did not brain wash me I just did it because I wanted him to stop talking about it. This went on for a few weeks him trying to make me an active and willing participate. I wasn't. Next he wanted to convince me that I wanted to give him a blow job. I refused and announced his request to the entire family at dinner time. All 8 kids and both parents were at the table and people were shocked. our secret meetings ended but I still feel lame, targeted, damaged and angry. I feel like guys can some how see the damage and try to see what they can get away with. It's sad we suffer as kids and continue suffering into adulthood.
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Listener Helping With Grooming - Issue
by AmbrosialElysian
Last post
 November 24th, 2024
...See more Hey everyone, i made posts here about grooming and said i accepted requests; However because of the amount of creepy people in my dms i wont accept them anymore. So if you still would like to talk, please summarize your experience in the comments so i might accept your request ♡
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What to do after a sexual assault
by audienta
Last post
 November 22nd, 2024
...See more What to do after a sexual assault If you're in danger, please call your local emergency line. TW: Sexual Assault What is sexual assault? Sexual assault is defined as sexual contact or behaviour that happens without explicit consent. Examples of sexual assault are: * Fondling or unwanted sexual touching * Non-consensual kissing * Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator’s body * Penetration of the victim’s body, also known as rape * Attempted rape What is explicit consent? The consent should be freely and clearly communicated. Also, it can be taken back at any point. You cannot give consent when you’re * incapacitated by drugs or alcohol * feeling pressured, threatened, or intimidated * under the legal age of consent What do I do right after experiencing sexual assault? * If you’re severely injured or in immediate danger, call your emergency line. * If you’re not in immediate danger but do not feel safe, consider calling someone you trust for support. * Know that what happened is not your fault. * If possible, call your local sexual assault hotline or a victim support center. * Go to a health care facility to receive medical attention and a sexual assault forensic exam, also known as “rape kit”. This has to be done within 72h and if possible, you should not go to the bathroom, shower, comb your hair, change your clothes, or clean up the area in which the assault has happened before you have done the exam. * Consider getting Post-Exposure-Prophylaxis, DoxyPEP, or the emergency contraceptive pill to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy depending on what you want and what your doctor recommends. * If you want to, report the assault. If you’re already getting medical attention, you can tell a medical professional that you want to report the assault. Otherwise, you can also call your local police department. What do I do afterwards? * Safety planning Brainstorm what you could do to stay safe and reduce the risk of future harm. Remember that it is not your fault that it happened though. * Therapy Working with a therapist might help with dealing with the challenges you might face after experiencing sexual assault. * Support group Dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault is hard. But you’re not alone. In support groups you have the option to talk to other people with similar experiences. * Self-Care Making sure that our body and mind are well cared for can make such a difference. Focus on what helps you to feel grounded and safe. * Be careful with media consumption Portrayal of sexual violence in the media can be very triggering for sexual assault survivors. Remember that you don’t have to watch potentially triggering content. Pay attention to trigger or content warnings and read about the content before you watch it. How can 7 Cups help? 7 Cups can only support you while you’re not in crisis, which means, you can’t be actively self-harming, suicidal, in active danger, or planning on hurting someone while using 7 Cups. When you’re safe, this is what 7 Cups can offer: * 1-1 chats with trained listeners You can talk to our trained listeners 24/7. You can browse for listeners here [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/]. * Open and guided group support chats You can find the schedule of all trauma support discussions here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/ScheduleDiscussionsoftheTraumaSubCommunity_302437/]. * Self-help guides There are different self-help guides available, including one about traumatic experiences. You find all of them here [https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php].  * Online therapy 7 Cups offers online therapy for USD §39.75 per week. This includes daily messaging - the therapist responds 1-2 times a day from monday to friday. If you want to have weekly video sessions, this costs additional §55 per week. You can find more information about that here [https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy]. Resources After Sexual Assault | RAINN [https://rainn.org/after-sexual-assault] Recovering from Sexual Violence | RAINN [https://rainn.org/recovering-sexual-violence] Tips for Survivors on Consuming Media | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/tips-survivors-consuming-media] Self-Care After Trauma | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma] Telling Loved Ones About Sexual Assault | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/telling-loved-ones-about-sexual-assault] Reporting to Law Enforcement | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/reporting-law-enforcement] Steps You Can Take After Sexual Assault | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/steps-you-can-take-after-sexual-assault] The Importance of DNA in Sexual Assault Cases | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/importance-dna-sexual-assault-cases] What Is a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam? | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/rape-kit] Sexual Assault | RAINN What Consent Looks Like | RAINN [https://rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent] What Is Sexual Assault? | Columbia Health [https://www.health.columbia.edu/content/what-sexual-assault#:~:text=Sexual%20assault%20can%20encompass%20a,committing%20the%20harm%20against%20them] Post-Exposure-Prophylaxis | WebMD [https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/post-exposure-prophylaxis] DoxyPEP Factsheet | Public Health LA [http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/Docs/DoxyPEP_Factsheet_EN.pdf] Emergency Contraceptive Pill | NHS UK [https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/methods-of-contraception/emergency-contraceptive-pill-morning-after-pill/what-is-it/#:~:text=The%20emergency%20contraceptive%20pill%2C%20sometimes,on%20the%20type%20of%20pill.]
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realization
by Pumkineyes25
Last post
 November 20th, 2024
...See more I am just realizing that it is coming up on the ten-year mark from when the abuse stopped. It is messing with me a little, as I don't normally talk about it, and I am now trying to heal from everything to me. I feel like some of it is my fault as I never told anyone what was going on, and it went on for three years. I know that it is NOT my fault. It just feels it at times. I wish I had people that I could talk to about it. I just have not felt ready to open up to anyone. At times, it feels like I am going through all of this alone. 
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Introduction + Some trauma dumping
by Nate715
Last post
 November 19th, 2024
...See more Hello! I'm nate, I go by all pronouns and i've recently joined this sub community. I'm 13 and part of the LGBTQ+ community too. I grew up with tons of trauma just being layered on me, and one specific topic I want to talk about is gr00ming Keep in mind, I am not in danger and nor in need of any protection of any way, this is just my past story, thank you!  [TW: mentions of gr00ming] when I was three years old, its unfortunate me and my sister shared the same trauma because she's 5 years old and it happened when she was the same age, three.  I was formerly close with my grandma growing up but some things she did questioned me. she was quite young when I was born, she was just barely 52 or 53 (her bday is 5 days after mine). she's my dad's mother and my dad was also given trauma when he was younger, some things he experienced was physical abuse, neglection, emotional abuse, and I'm not sure what type of trauma this was, but he's been locked out of the house at least more then once if he was late to return home. Anyways, my mother told me when I was three years old, I went upstairs (I currently live in an apartment with 2 stories, and my cousins live above, i've lived there my whole life) to see my cousins and I ended up coming downstairs myself, with the most innocent of face, I said to her that grandma had touched my pr1vat3 p@rts, she believed me but she never did anything about it. when she told me this story I was horrified. at first, I thought it was sexual assault, turns out i've been gr00med. I don't know where she gr00med me in that tiny apartment, but it must've been ignored by the other people who were there. and then when my sister was three, my grandma had also taken her upstairs, and because my mom didn't tell me the story before she was gr00med, the same thing happened to her, and I didn't know before she came down, told my mom, and then my mom told me the similar story. its disgusting how someone so close to us gave us our first trauma. no child should have to go through that. yes, she still visits us as if nothing happened. my mom has told me horrible stories about her, and her ways of thinking is horrible. I grew apart from her and I haven't seen her in almost 3 weeks, and whenever shes around I stay away and keep an eye on my baby sister, considering she is five. my other sister, however, who is ten, was never close to her, and often stayed by my mom when she was younger, that's how I suppose, she avoided getting gr00med, huge bullet dodged.  knowing this happened to me makes me sick, even if it happened now over a decade ago. I hope to eventually press charges once i am eighteen. not in any danger nor in need of protection, perfectly okay once again! Nate, 13, All pronouns
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I found him on Facebook and I’m still scared of him
by Frostwood
Last post
 September 29th, 2024
...See more I found him. He was married and happy with a baby. Not, in jail gross, or being a loser like I’d hoped. He had a wife - she looked happy not scared. And a baby girl. I’m only now realizing being scared of him isn’t normal. The fact that I cried afterwards… wasn’t normal. When I said no and he didn’t listen… that wasn’t normal. i hate him. I want bad things to happen to him. But instead he is a happy father. I’m not this person - I’m not one to wish hate or evil. I try not to be. I want to move on. I don’t know how. i can’t believe I just.realized. I was orally raped and molested. All these years I told myself I must have been ok with it. Because I didn’t get up and leave the house till after it was over. Maybe this was a way to feel like I had control over the situation. He was evil to me. And he was supposed to be my boyfriend. I was only 17 and he was 22. I trusted him. I was a fool. for years I was disgusted and ashamed. Sometimes the memory would creep into my head and I would shoved it down. I blamed myself. I’m so lost by it all. Is this where my fears started taking over my life? I hate him. So. So. Much. I want an apology from him. He made me feel like I was worthless because I wouldn’t let him have sex with me. He cheated on me afterwards and when I broke up with him he treated me like I was some crazy female. So. Many. Lies. He just wanted to have me not to love me. I was so young. I thought I was so smart and mature. i want to ruin his life. But I never would. Is this the beginning stages of healing for me? Acknowledging the truth? Can I move on?
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I was asulted at 8 y/o
by Roecho
Last post
 September 16th, 2024
...See more I never talked much about it, only three people in my life know about this and two of them are online, I struggled for years with sexuality and touching as I always felt ashamed of my own body to the point of not being able to look at it, I never knew why I was like this, I remember something happened, but I didn't know what. One day, everything just came back, I remember him, I remembered the old abounded house, the small room and what happened, my reaction to this wasn't crying, it was just confusion, how the *** does nobody of my family know about this, it's not something to go so unnoticed, I even found a picture of that day that my dad took of me with the clothes I was asulted on and my face is just horrified even with my face smiling no way you can't sense something is off, I feel super disappointed and yeg glad that nobody knew, but it's a weigh always on my shoulder, my dreams has been disoriented since then, I remember the words he said, "Relax, don't be afraid, just wait" it repeats over and over in my head, and the shocking thing about it, is it wasn't my only assault 

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

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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
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