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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 3 days 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
 July 7th
...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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Schedule: Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community
by audienta
Last post
 February 8th
...See more Hello everyone, The Trauma Sub-Community Discussion Team currently hosts one discussion per week: * Tuesday, 11 AM ET: DID/OSDD-1 Safety and Stabilization Group (adults), hosted by mytwistedsoul The discussions will be announced the day before they happen by the host who will lead the chat in this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/TraumaticExperiencesCommunity_60/DissociationRelatedDisorders_2335/DiscussionsonDissociativeDisordersAnnouncementPosts_303372/]. If you want to be tagged for them, please leave a comment below. And if you need to convert the time into your time zone, click here [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/7cupstime]. The discussions take place in the trauma support room [https://www.7cups.com/chat/?c=k2tqdHaUk5qdlLBpiYbDlQ%21%21]. To access this room, you need to have either the Chief Chat or the First Post plus the Compassion Hero badge. You can find more information on that here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriaUpdatesGroupChatsEasierToAccessNow_280544/] The trauma support room is only open on Weekends and during the discussions. In addition to the above, there are Listener Learning Discussions on Dissociative Disorders. You can find the schedules here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/listenerjourney/ListenerLearningDiscussions_1896/]. ------------------------- Trauma support room (info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriaUpdatesGroupChatsEasierToAccessNow_280544/]). Take care, audienta (last updated: 28/04/2026)
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I lost the life I never had
by sunsetwanderer
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi, I knew i had a rough childhood but so much of it was confusing and I was only ever given vague answers and attacks on my self esteem if I asked questions. When I was young my mom insisted I was bipolar like her. As I got older, I thought perhaps autism spectrum considering I dont really act out and im introverted but extremely intelligent. I thought maybe dna could be the answer, mthfr or warrior genes. Could it be my diet and food sensitivities I wondered. I searched high and low to blame everything and everyone for my failure to be enough, to be accepted. I felt maybe id done something or was something bad to never have anyone care. I try so hard. And then, I realized it was time to know the secret my parents buried from my childhood. I got the decades old report and learned I was severely abused by my parents between the ages of 1 and 3. It wouldnt have stopped except when I learned to talk well enough I told. I somehow got the law involved and my father went to jail. My testimony is so brave. Especially because, I was the only witness. Thats right. I was the only person working with the attorney for my protection. My mother, grandmother, aunt all wrote letters supporting my abuser. The excuses they gave for my abuse and diminishing my value as a person were heartbreaking. After the courts protected me, I still had to live with my mother. Until a few days ago I believed maybe something was wrong with me. But after reading her testimony, she shamed a three year old and only reported because she was jealous. Reading that was like waking up to a lifetime of actual abuse from most people I formerly thought of as family.  I did run away at 15, street kid in the 90s. I may have been saved by punk rock my friends. I guess becoming stronger than the trauma, which is what I think just happened to me, is flooding my mind with everything I pretended wasn't trauma just to keep going. It feels like I was kidnapped as a child and lived some horrible bad life and wondering who I am really. All I can say I understand is that I did an unimaginably brave thing when I was three years old. I cant believe ive spent my whole life holding that brave three year old in my heart. Sometimes scolding and doubting her. But she is an angel and I am her and even though my life has been nuts. I am so proud to know that I am that little girl. She deserves so much love and care. 
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Triggered After A Medical Procedure
by adventurousTangerine1126
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hi everyone. I am posting because I am completely overwhelmed and do not know how to navigate the headspace I have been thrown into.     Recently, I had to make a hospital visit to get a trans-vaginal ultrasound and a pap smear for my PCOS. A male doctor performed the pap smear and it was a really painful experience because he was quite rough and told me to stop screaming since I had already done pap smears previously. I felt quite heavy afterwards and I did not realize that I was bleeding until I had to undress for my ultrasound.  During the procedure, I felt anxious as there were a few medical students watching me get the procedure done. While the doctor and the students were lovely, I did not know beforehand I was going to be observed. I felt really off and hurried home as I felt exposed. I felt violated, but I could not pinpoint why since I was not even assaulted in both procedures. Ever since that visit, I have been experiencing an extreme CPTSD flare-up. It triggered buried feelings around a past sexual assault, and I have been thrown right back into the exact sensation of being helpless and completely unsafe. My mind and body feel like they are constantly on guard, waiting for the next bad thing to happen, and I am so exhausted from feeling hyper vigilant. Because I have been running on empty and reliving one of the worst moments of my life, my tolerance for anything unsettling is nonexistent. I feel a lot of anger, but also exhaustion and helplessness. Shortly after the hospital visit, a situation happened with a guy I was seeing. He lied about a social media habit from me when I was unwell even when confronted and it took me being furious for him to admit it. In a normal state, lying would already hurt, but in the middle of a massive trauma response, that breach of trust completely shattered my sense of safety. It felt like another violation, and I completely lost my mind from the pain of it on top of the pain I am currently feeling. I feel like the discomfort from the hospital visit compounded with the dishonesty has pushed me past my limit. I am overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling like my world is not safe anywhere. I hate looking at my body and I hate having people look at me. I just want my brain to go quiet.
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Wrong place, wrong time
by brenbird
Last post
 Sunday
...See more TW: I was hanging out with my boyfriend after school today and after a bit, we were just chilling, my boyfriend said something to me but I didn't hear my boyfriend's voice, I heard His. So, I covered my ears. I started seeing Him too, so I shut my eyes. I couldn't stop hearing Him and seeing Him. I had a whole breakdown panic attack. My boyfriend helped me calm down and I was okay after that.  My mom picked me up from the library and when we got home, I went onto the shared document with my boyfriend and I explained what happened. I was going to tell him in person but I didn't have time.  Ever since I explained to him, he says he's okay, but I know him and I know he's blaming himself. I've told him many times that I'm not mad or upset with him and that none of what happened was his fault.  I just asked my boyfriend if he's ok and what's wrong because he said "love you" and that's not like him at all. And he replied with how he doesn't know and how he wants space but also doesn't like to be alone. So, I told him I'll give him space and he replies with he doesn't want to be left alone but he also does and he doesn't know why.  I can't lose him. I really can't. I realize I've gone off topic again. I apologize. 
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My class is holding a celebration tomorrow and I almost feel like I don't want to go
by discreetPlace4219
Last post
 Saturday
...See more I've been excited about it and looking forward to it for a while. But for some reason now I feel worried about it and I'm getting thoughts of not going. I've suffered from prolonged social exclusion as a child. School trips were a nightmare for me and reinforced to me the fact that I had no friends. Whilst other people left it with joy I would leave it crying.  Now I'm worried with this class that I would somehow get excluded again. Even though they are great. These two days I decided not to think about my childhood trauma anymore after doing a lot of unpacking and processing two days ago. Because I was feeling very anxious and overly hypervigilant, constantly dissociating for the whole day yesterday. So now I want my mind to rest. It just doesn't help that everyday situations are a trigger for me. I'll be okay.
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Ptsd
by sympatheticSailboat8027
Last post
 September 11th
...See more I Joined the community to be able to share my ptsd issues. I'm dealing with this so many years and I experienced emotional bullying from teachers and students as a kid even now at work and im doing a good job with my clients. They never show appreciation no matter what I do even when the clients show respect about my work.When I express how I feel to my parents for them is just part of the life's problems and that ignorance is driving me insane. Somehow I want to bury my emotions and lock them deep in my heart's abyss  so that I become cruel and feel nothing anymore. I want to protect myself. If someone has another opinion let's share it.
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Triggers
by Sunshinesgone
Last post
 September 6th
...See more What tricks do you used when you are having a triggering episode? 
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GET OUT OF MY HEAD (TW SA)
by brenbird
Last post
 September 6th
...See more TW SA GET OUT OF MY HEAD  I cant take the images of that Person Pining me to the wall So strong I cant get away I cant take the images of that Person All over me Almost raped me But I got away at the last second Before it happened I know im lucky But im stuck with these horrific images Of the SA Of the Person all over me Touching me Making me kiss him I cant take the images  The nightmares Anymore And because of him Im stuck with PTSD Trust issues Attachment issues
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Human Trafficking
by Emily619
Last post
 September 6th
...See more Hey, all.  Human trafficking, I've noticed, is becoming a larger and larger issue.  I encourage all to spread awareness of it.  Hopefully, have a forum thread or community on this topic.  Thank you all! :)
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How do you cope with your mind fixating on traumatic memories?
by BunFromThe90s
Last post
 August 29th
...See more I have c-PTSD from multiple traumatic events, including child abuse, racial violence, ableism, and a whole lot more. A lot of my trauma stems just from people refusing to understand me and not communicating with me, resulting in fallouts. How do you guys cope with the memories CONSTANTLY coming back no matter how hard you try? I could be playing a game and locked in, but suddenly I think about how I was hurt somehow. It is driving me mad. I feel like I cannot have a moment of peace. I cannot afford therapy. I live in the US where therapy is not accessible in my area. Distractions are not working anymore. I'm not sure what to do and I'll take literally any advice I can get at this point. I'm an adult, so please don't infantilize me. Please don't tell me "it gets better," or give me toxic positivity. I am trying to survive the here and now, and I'd love proper coping methods so I can stop thinking terrible things or worse.
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New
by tranquilSunshine209
Last post
 August 26th
...See more TW- Ive been having nightmares for the last two weeks im barely sleeping i just cant take it anymore i want to sleep peacefully for one night 
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Like Motther Like Daughter
by damagedbuthealing16
Last post
 July 29th
...See more I was trying to resolve an issue with my sister and texted her about my concerns, although I realized after that I should have called. I hoped we could resolve the issue or at least find a compromise. She disagreed with a choice I made, and I was asking her to respect it—not agree with or embrace it. I was trying to resolve an issue with my sister and texted her about my concerns, although I now realize I probably should have called. I hoped we could resolve the issue or at least find a compromise. She disagreed with a choice I made, and I was asking her to respect it—not agree with or embrace it. I sent her a message, and she responded with several messages that ended with her cutting me out of her life. I was instantly thrown back to the day my mom did the same thing after I decided I did not want the person who hurt me as a child in my life. I do not understand how the sister I thought would always be by my side could end our relationship so quickly. It hurts so much.
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by saturn7639
Last post
 July 25th
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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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