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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 16 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. (Update 10/15/2024: I cannot delete posts due to a bug. I hope this will get resolved soon.) 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)
Trauma Support Community Check-In for November 2024 - Veterans & Military Families Month
by audienta
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello everyone, welcome to this month's check-in! This month is Veterans & Military Families Month. (Source [https://www.militaryonesource.mil/media/toolkits/service-provider/national-veterans-military-families-month/#:~:text=Every%20November%2C%20Military%20OneSource%20honors,members%20of%20our%20military%20community.]) This month we want to appreciate the support that families of soldiers give them and the sacrifices that they make to be able to give this support. We also want to appreciate veterans for the work they have done. Being part of a military family as well as being a veteran can come with a lot of trauma so we want you to know that this community is here for you.  On a side note, we're currently working on a regular support chat for veterans, so if you're interested in that, please pm me. ------------------------- Trauma Support Community Check-In for November 2024 1) What is something that helps you to feel grounded when the world around you gets overwhelming? 2) What are some challenges you're anticipating this month? 3) What's a strength you've discovered in yourself or your family through difficult times? ------------------------- 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://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life/military-family-appreciation/ [https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/family-life/military-family-appreciation/] ------------------------- 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
What to do after a sexual assault
by audienta
Last post
 October 2nd
...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.]
No clue what I'm doing
by MrSach
Last post
 August 20th
...See more Guess I'll just write some of it out, don't know what else I can do. Short version: I work in a career that centers on reducing irl human harm from online sources - everything from basic stalkers to immediate threats to life, are part of that. Been doing it nearly 10 years now, good enough at it to be an SME of some demand. Part of that is crisis management, something I've always prided myself on. There has nearly always been a healthy separation from myself and the work, as that's the only way anyone can make a lifelong career out of the human misery parade. Recently, I lost a coworker to a sudden unexpected illness. I was their last contact, they were looking for help when it was far too late for it. I had to watch them go, right in front of me. Would be lying to say it didn't land a lot harder than I was ready for. It's one thing to have a loved one with a long but terminal illness, old age, things of that nature. It's another thing entirely to lose them suddenly without warning. There's no way to prepare for that, and I've apparently not been doing a good job of handling it. Probably a mix of stubbornness and shock, I really don't know. This was weeks ago now, and I'm dismayed to find I've only felt worse as time goes on. Think maybe I was trying to force a deadline or early end to grieving, or how deeply that event cut me. It seems this has only made it worse. Adding to that, my spouse of 25 years recently had to have a full hysterectomy for uterine cancer, something else I didn't see coming despite the long, slow burn into reaching that diagnosis over a period of what I can only guess was years. Got me thinking...if I can't even spot that in those I'm closest to, if I can't get ahead of it at all, what am I doing? I thought at first that I just didn't know what I was doing in my career, one purpose-built to help people in distress of many varieties, but it's more than that. I just...plain don't know what I'm doing anymore. There's nothing so dark as ideation going on, fortunately. But it seems like I've just got caught in a feedback loop of numbness and anger, and I don't know how to break out of it. The worst part is that I know, pragmatically, it couldn't have been prevented by anything on my end. Been down that road enough times over the last few weeks, thousands of angles and considerations, all of them ending at the same point: here. Being blunt: I didn't grow up in a healthy environment, so self-care or managing this sort of thing has never been a strong suit. I just don't know what I'm doing anymore.
I feel really hurt and confused about why my dad would keep something this important from me
by Myroslava
Last post
 July 27th
...See more Trigger warning: death/loss/grief/serious illness Hi! 💖 The story that I am about to tell involves the death of a family member due to a serious illness. If this is a sensitive or triggering topic for you, please feel free to stop reading at any time!  My parents have always made a big emphasis on full transparency and being honest with them about everything that's going on in my life. Lying - even lying by omission - was not tolerated when I was growing up. When it came to me, the concept of "this is something very personal or embarrassing that I would rather not share" did not exist when I was a child.  When I got older, I started to notice inconsistencies - my parents were definitely not returning the same full transparency. There were secrets they kept from me and from each other. There were secrets that my mom kept from my dad. There were even more secrets that my dad and my grandmother kept from my mom. We all lived together (my parents are not divorced), but after I spent a day with my dad and my grandmother, I was expected to not say a word about it. I was not allowed to re-tell where we went, what we did, what we saw, etc. Saying anything - even something as innocent as "my grandma got really cute new shoes!" - was a potential reason for my dad and grandma to call me a "loose-lipped idiot who cannot be trusted." A few years ago, my parents and I moved and my grandma stayed behind. She and I only saw each other during Skype calls after that. Three years ago, my grandma and I got into a seemingly minor argument, but she got really upset with me, accused me of being disrespectful to her on the most difficult day, and hung up on me. I had called her many times, wrote at least five messages telling her that I had no idea that she was having a difficult day, and that I am genuinely sorry for anything I said that may have come across as disrespectful because I never meant to be rude. I wrote her two letters in 2022 as well, due to some current events and because I was worried about her safety. She has ignored all of my attempts to reach out, but continued to talk to my dad.  Two years ago, I was told that my grandma was dead. My dad told me that she had a heart attack and because she lived alone, no one had been able to call an ambulance in time. He had told my mom the same thing. I hadn't been able to go to a memorial service for her due to previously mentioned current events (I'm doing my best to keep politics out of this), which made my already existing feelings of grief that much more complicated. Two days ago, I found out from my mom (who found out from a friend who helped with my grandma's memorial service in our absence) that she never had a heart attack and that she really died from cancer.  I'm having a really difficult time with processing all of this. I feel hurt that my dad would lie to me - if I was old enough to understand what a heart attack is, I was old enough to understand what cancer is. Why would he lie to me? What was the point? But what's even worse is, this wasn't something sudden that no one was prepared for. He knew that she had cancer (he admitted it). She knew that she had cancer. They both knew that it was terminal. And not one of them has thought to tell me, to at least let me say goodbye. I am just really struggling right now!
My gramma my best friend passed away
by Mikkimouser96
Last post
 May 26th
...See more The last almost 4 years i was taking care of my sick gramma non stop and this past september i sadly had to say goodbye to her it was one of the hardest things i had to do in my life. The last year alone i watched her going from the strongest lady i knew to as sick as she was. I got baptized in august and i know i might be overthinking it but i think it was something she was waiting for. From the day i got baptized to the day she went into the hospital she declined so fast. While she was in the hospital before she passed her oncology doctor told us he didnt expect her to make it to september as she only had 3-6 months to live. she outlived the 6 months and when they to her to the pallitive floor they were giving her 3 weeks. She lived 5 days after they gave her the 3 weeks. This loss is one of the hardest losses for me cause i was with her all my life she raised me. Losing her was like losing a parent she was pretty much my mom. I feel so lost without her. 
Family Estrangement
by straightforwardKite9459
Last post
 April 21st
...See more I recently stopped communicating with my parents and siblings. Although, I think it’s for the best, the pain and void it has left me in is hard to deal with.
Destroyed My Car And My Livelihood
by LifeSucksBigThyme
Last post
 November 2nd, 2023
...See more I hydroplaned on a bend a few days ago, and went straight into a gaurdrail. I'm not injured in any significant way, but I've been relying on this car as my sole income (doordash) for three years. The car is totaled and I only have liability insurance, so i actually have to pay to have the car taken. I just feel dead inside now. I loved that car so much.
Being Fired at my First Job & University Life (Big Ball of Mess)
by TheEdster69
Last post
 August 28th, 2023
...See more Hello, first time poster. I've heard about this site before, from an old therapist. I got fired from my only job, but I decided to resign instead, when I was 18, back in 2016 (So, I'm 25 now), and it's still weighing heavily on my mind. I went through a phase of a year just being traumatized over the loss of the all my connections from work, my loss of income, and that I believed that I was a failure. I told my family about me being fired, and they weren't really supportive towards me at all. They suggested I enter university upon the persuasion that I'd receive money while in University from government for being in full-time studies. I told them i wanted to go to upgrading highschool, since my highschool marks weren't the best, and I thought I could see friends, and hopefully be in a more positive situation overall, but they insisted because "I could be ahead of my friends academically" as they put it. I agreed because I didn't want to lose money that I would receive, but wasn't totally in it, so I ended up with a horrible abysmal transcript, and I'm still here. I didn't look for work the first year and half because of the rigors of university, and the general stress I felt regarding taking classes, and balancing the family troubles and lack of emotional support they gave me. But, I applied at some places, and didn't get any phone calls. I kept applying at places, even while depressed and anxious, and was too anxious to sought counseling support from the university, even though I sought it previously while still in highschool. I wasn't medicated until 2020. I never got any phone calls back and never really tried to fix it because of my dire situation until recently this year. I have been medicated, I'm going through counseling and therapy, and my family is seeking family therapy for their issues regarding it all. Yet, I still feel traumatized by my old manager's face, personality and overall demeanor, and every time I hand a resume to a new hiring manager, or even when I get interviews (rarely) I still feel very anxious and can imagine his face upon the new hiring managers and that I believe I'll just end up being dumb, and being fired again. I don't know how to get over this, and address this to the point where I feel positive and confident that I can impress another employer to hire me so I can make a steady income again. All my income is from disability, stocks, government payments as mentioned above, and federal payments that the government enacted to help Canadians. I just want to be happy again, and being able to work meaningfully, and make a steady income again, but I feel unsupported at home (parents), and I just always have a tendency to negatively spiral back due to lack of stable friendships where they're supportive. Thank you for reading.
My kids
by lovingSummer7993
Last post
 August 1st, 2023
...See more August 26 2019 my two daughters were taken away by cps I found out week before I was pregnant. April 3 2020 I gave birth to my son and kept him for 8months but Dec 1 2020 he was taken due to my meth addiction I started the day I lost my girls. Their adoption is finalized so they aren't able to come back. The guilt and grief is eating me alive. I don't know how to move on with life and I know I need to for them when they are older and come looking for me. The pain has consumed me and my whole life. I want them back I wish I could fix this I find no reason to carry on
Death of all I want
by GuadalupeHM
Last post
 July 25th, 2023
...See more (Sorry for my english, I will do my best) Hi, two years ago died my mom of cancer. That was very traumatic because the guy who was her couple didnt make the decision that she wanted and now dont let me see my sisters (i am from another dad) Also, the last new year died my dog, he was really special for me. Today I dream with my dog At first time I only focus on my work, but at the end I was really stressed and axious. Now I dont know what I am feeling, I only wanna sleep and I usually sleep nearly 12 hours a day. I dont wanna do nothing, but I do. I dont know why I am here writing, I guess I am hoping someone else who has passed something like this and be right. If someone knows what can I do I wait your answers- Thanks for the space ♥
loss of a sibling
by woffordt
Last post
 May 2nd, 2023
...See more honestly. I don’t really have much to say except what helps you with grief. I feel okay sometimes and then other times I feel like I’m losing it. not really sure what has helped you all, but any ideas would help. I lost my 15 year old brother to suicide 2 months ago.
Hello, I am sad to be here
by oliveSugar4693
Last post
 April 10th, 2023
...See more On January 16 my younger brother took his life after a swift, severe break with reality. It was completely unexpected, and his actions were not discovered until January 19. He died alongside his beloved dog. I’m looking for other trauma survivors to have semi-regular chats with about struggles with accepting my new life without my best friend in life.
Confusion & Memory Loss from Suicide of Nephew
by dogmommy87
Last post
 April 7th, 2023
...See more My nephew took his own life in late October and I am really struggling. I feel like I am handling things much worse than those around me. The confusion and memory loss that I’m experiencing is almost scary. I’m in a griefshare group and it helps but the sadness just comes in waves. 😢
my bf died 2 years ago, and i still having nightmares about his death
by iwantacoffee2009
Last post
 April 5th, 2023
...See more when i was 12, in the middle of the pandemic, one normal day in the morning, suddenly, my mom answers the phone, and after the calling she told me that my best friend samuel was at the hospital in the UCI, and he haved 2 heat fails in 3 days, and at the 4th day, my grandma told me that his heart stopped 35 mins ago, and i couldnt believed, i fainted, and in these 2 years that it passed from his death, my family dont want to let me go to the graveyard to visit him...and close the cicle...

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. 

Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our taglist to be notified for important posts.

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.
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Community Leaders
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