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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
 2 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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Vigilantes
by affectionateTiger3767
Last post
 March 31st
...See more I have been accused of assault. As a result, I have been the victim of violence and harressment. I do not feel safe.
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no one wants to take responsibility for anything anymore
by cyanPal9364
Last post
 March 28th
...See more Whenever I try to report bad employee behavior to any administration, they always twist the facts. I end up having to avoid some places as a whole. I feel like this is going to happen everywhere I go because everyone is narcissistic
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Cyber-bullying - Share Your Experiences
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 February 20th
...See more Cyber-bullying is a prevalent issue. Many individuals from all walks of life, and of many different ages (children, teenagers, adults) are being unnecessarily harassed online, and are victims of online bullying. These people do not deserve to be hurt. Just because bullying occurs, it does not mean it is justified, or correct. Nobody deserves to be bullied, for any reason. It seems that people take advantage of the fact that it is easier to bully someone online (anonymously) than in person. Therefore, it is a common issue, and one which needs to be appropriately addressed. Bullying is harmful to an individual in all forms, whether they are bullied in person, or on the Internet. If you are the victim of inappropriate comments, don't stay silent - block the person, or report the comments through appropriate channels (site administrators, etc.). Tell supportive people. If things become persistent, and you feel your personal safety or security is being violated, contact the police. Does anyone have any stories that they would like to share regarding cyber-bullying/cyber-harassment? This is a safe, supportive place to talk about these issues.
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I better hold it next time rather than talking about it to my parents
by ThatOneChiikawaFan
Last post
 December 16th, 2025
...See more Well, whenever I tell my parents about being bullied at school, they always get mad at me and try to prevent me from going to school. As today, I told my parents about me getting bullied at school because I snitched to a teacher about some of my classmates eating food in my classroom. After hearing everything, they began to get mad at me and they even discussed about forcing me do things at home instead of going to school. And if I don't go to school, I won't be able to become helpful, I won't also be able to get a job that can help me earn money quickly(I need much money because I want to live in the Netherlands temporarily). So I think I can only hide everything about me getting bullied at school instead of telling my parents.
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Bullying of People with Disabilities
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 December 7th, 2025
...See more Bullying toward people with disabilities is unjust, and cruel. It is my opinion, that each person holds value and worth, regardless of having a disability (whatever disability that may be). When people bully others who have disabilities, it is as if they are saying "This person has no value; this person deserves disrespect; this person deserves maltreatment." I think this is a very inappropriate way of thinking. All human beings have value, deserve respect and dignity, and have many positive qualities, traits, and abilities/talents, in my opinion. I think that the stigma towards those with disabilities, was created in an ignorant, ill-formed fashion. The stigma needs to change. Are you a person with a disability that has a story to tell? Do you know of any stories of people with disabilities being mistreated, which you would like to share?
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School bullying
by willingTiger1781
Last post
 September 9th, 2025
...See more Hi I’m new here, I just need to vent, From the age of like 7 I went to a special education school. From the second I joined that school, I was made fun of, strangled, spat at, pupils making jokes about my nan on the day she died, called me and my family every word you can think of. I witnessed teachers assault pupils on a daily basis and no one cared, they knew how to lie to parents and inspectors. I witnessed a student halfway cut someone’s ear off with children’s scissors and he was allowed to use sharp objects like nothing ever happened, that same student strangled and held me underwater for at least 45 seconds in a pool. Again No one did anything, he was allowed to swim the following week like nothing happened. Students would play a ‘spitting game’ where they would take turns to climb up the climbing frame and spit in my face. But YET AGAIN it was MY fault, I got in trouble for defending myself. I would very regularly here students as young as seven say sexual jokes that they were far to young to know, one time I was asked by an 8 year old wether I have ever witnessed my mom put a sanitary pad on before, I called him a perv but AGAIN I’m the weird one for calling him that. I also witnessed a 14 year old student showing a 12 year old contraceptives and him asking if she wanted to quote “feel a real c*ck slide inside you” it was horrible to witness such things on a daily basis. I don’t feel ready to share anything else. 
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need for attention
by fallenstar4
Last post
 June 21st, 2025
...See more when i was between the ages of 8 to 12 people at school were mean to me. at home i felt like my brother got all the attention because he has high support needs, i felt like my problems were never heard or seen. it made me feel lonely. at school i was targeted by classmates. they would call me names or follow me around. i have never thought of it as bullying, but maybe it was. attention is attention, no matter from who it comes or how it makes you feel. even if the things they said were mean at least they talked to me, made me feel seen. at some point it started getting less, and for some reason i missed the attention. i felt bad for 'wanting to be bullied', but what i wanted wasnt being bullied but for someone to pay attention to me.
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Abusived partner
by MeadowLeaf6574
Last post
 January 13th, 2025
...See more Sick be told they only reason why survived this long. Being hit, when don't stop looking item lost. Be called names.  Not talk freely. Told speech werid.told no, when remember doing something. That break everything try bulid pc. Odd hours terrible sleep shudule of their. They contractor. Now almost 20 years. I'd date other but can't ahhd, depression anixety. They have ocd diagnosed. Still stayed gave have or they did from partner lied.
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by goldenFriend9441
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 December 14th, 2024
...See more @snapped ninja ping me/ comment here if u want to talk about it
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Rejection and Inferiority in Social Hierarchy
by affableBunny4004
Last post
 December 7th, 2024
...See more Today something happened that reminded me of how there are people who hate my either for no reason or because im ugly even though i didn't do anything to them. Today i gave a livestream gift to a small live streamer with few viewers on *** i already gave a livestream gift to him in the past and he noticed me i had a different profile picture back then but earlier i changed my profile picture without the sun glass filter and i gave a live stream gift to him 3 times and he thanks the other people but not me and chose to intentionally ignore me. To be honest this is to me a rejection and hating for either no reason again as what happened with my bullies and haters in the past or hating me because im ugly and i am inferior in the human social hierarchy. This reminded me again of who i am as a person that im physically unnattractive and like what happened to my bullies and haters both online and in real life in the past hated me coz im ugly and they deem me lower and inferior than them not worth talking to or not worth noticing and the same kind of people who would laugh at me and mock and call me gay or ugly based on my outside appearance.
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UNICEF International Anti-violence Week
by Eitas
Last post
 November 13th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, This week, UNICEF is holding  an anti-bullying week annually to  raise awareness; provide self-help intervention; and fight against public stigma about bullying. As part of the trauma community, we held responsible for fulfilling this mission. According to UNICEF, school violence has posed dangerous detrimental effects on both  psychological and physical adolescent’s health: Physical injury, Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal thoughts. *   Victims of bullying in their childhood are more susceptible to bullying at work when they grow up. *   Globally, 150 millions of students -aged 13 to 15- report experiencing peer-to-peer violence in and out of school. *  Around 720 million school-aged children live in countries where they are not fully protected by law from corporal punishment at school. More information about UNICEF anti-bullying week [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=f9ba0819c7583343b17f303ee016beafd5f3d6a913ea6d3d113ea009190a8cc2JmltdHM9MTczMTM2OTYwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=00b3ce66-48c7-689a-2986-de5449a1699a&psq=UNICEF+ANTI-BULLYING+WEEK&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudW5pY2VmLm9yZy51ay9yaWdodHMtcmVzcGVjdGluZy1zY2hvb2xzL3Jlc291cmNlcy90ZWFjaGluZy1yZXNvdXJjZXMvZ3VpZGFuY2UtYXNzZW1ibGllcy1sZXNzb25zL2FydGljbGUtb2YtdGhlLXdlZWsvYXJ0aWNsZS1vZi10aGUtd2Vla19hbnRpLWJ1bGx5aW5nLXdlZWsv&ntb=1]  If you see other people currently facing bullying, or currently experiencing bullying, please reach out for reliable help such as calling national hotlines, reporting to authorities.  If you have trauma about bullying, this is the perfect place for you, as we hold a discussion on Monday weekly, which offers anonymity, empathy, and understanding. Discussion What can parents,teachers, and peers do to prevent bullying? What laws must be passed to protect victims of bullying? How can we deal with trauma about bullying? This post was written by a member of the Trauma Sub-Community Writing Team. You can find a masterpost with all the posts of this team linked here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/trauma/General_2433/MasterpostPostsoftheTraumaSupportWritingTeam_302010/] If you want to join the team, please apply here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvQvG68iPbXl6ZNfZzxs4nYMAcP5RXCp8Ngt7gNPmJ0qnahw/viewform]. Also, please comment if you want to be tagged in future posts.
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psychological torture
by IdeasOfReference
Last post
 August 24th, 2024
...See more I've had some involvement with police recently, but never been charged with anything since then I've been persistently and relentlessly harassed, bullied, antagonised, provoked, abused, etc by my family, friends, neighbours, and even health practitioners (!) and I've had to totally isolate myself from people to try to stay safe so instead I try to go online to find connection, and wouldn't you know it, I've been getting the same thing, everywhere I go, especially in places intended for "support" it appears that the goal is to completely isolate me from any genuine support as some kind of cruel, disgusting torture it's been going on for well over 2 years and there is no sign of it abating it's even happening right here this post will likely go unanswered, because withholding is one of the main methods in use imagine being a voluntary participant in such a sick, evil, illegal torture operation

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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