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Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community Announcement Thread
by audienta
Last post
Wednesday
...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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Schedule: Discussions of the Trauma Sub-Community
by audienta
Last post
February 26th
...See more Hello everyone, The Trauma Sub-Community Discussion Team currently hosts eight discussions per week: * Monday, 9 AM/11AM ET (changing the time every other week): Guided Support Chat about DID/OSDD-1 (adults), hosted by InsightfulPhoenix * Monday, 1 PM ET: Open Support Chat about Trauma (teens), hosted by audienta * Tuesday, 1 PM ET: Open Support Chat about all Dissociative Disorders (adults), hosted by InsightfulPhoenix * Wednesday, 7 PM ET: Open Support Chat about all Dissociative Disorders (teens), hosted by WillingToHelpU * Wednesday, 1 PM ET: DID/OSDD-1 Safety and Stabilisation Group (adults), hosted by mytwistedsoul * Friday, 7 PM ET: Guided Support Chat about Trauma (adults), hosted by WillingToHelpU * Sunday, 10 AM ET: Guided Support Chat about Trauma (teens), hosted by Kieran000 * Sunday, 3 PM ET: Open Support Chat about Trauma (adults), hosted by InsightfulPhoenix Here's the schedule with the currently planned discussions for the coming month. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bXxPIbmbcSJ9aJO92oDi3FWiQc9WC9WLs4Fsl8QZ_Qw/edit] 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/]. ------------------------- If you want to become a host for these discussions, please fill in this [https://forms.gle/nijWmDzws6WYfrL76] [https://forms.gle/nijWmDzws6WYfrL76]form [https://forms.gle/nijWmDzws6WYfrL76]. Also, you need to make sure that you can access the trauma support room (info here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GroupSupport_168/CommunityManagersOffice_2008/NewCriteriaUpdatesGroupChatsEasierToAccessNow_280544/]). Please comment under this post if you want to be tagged for future discussions. Also, my PMs are open if you have any suggestions, ideas, or questions. Take care, audienta (last updated: 12/04/2024)
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Trauma Support Automated Taglist
by CaringBrit
Last post
February 23rd
...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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From Shadows to Sunshine: Finding Forgiveness and Healing
by Remina
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3 hours ago
...See more Hello Trauma Community. I am Remina. I want to talk about the importance of forgiving yourself after experiencing trauma. I have personally dealt with shame and such feelings, and know that as a trauma survivor, it is not so uncommon to deal with misplaced blame and guilt, even though trauma is never our fault. Forgiving ourselves is a dynamic step towards healing and recovering your peace. I know it seems contradictory and like it doesn't make sense but forgiveness after trauma can be the fundamental first step needed in the journey. Traumatically impacted individuals often wrestle with feelings of guilt and shame, making this self-forgiveness a key component in recovering. Self-forgiveness involves understanding and addressing the deep-seated self-blame and negative emotions that arise from traumatic experiences. The path towards forgiveness is unique to you as it is personal and can be challenging. The first step is having the courage to acknowledge and sit with your pain, truly feel it, and understand the roots of your pain. I am going to share some helpful resources I found when I was looking up this topic, but I am also going to summarize some steps that might help with your journey before sharing these resources.  The first step is to acknowledge your feelings. It is beneficial to recognize and accept your emotions, no matter how painful they may be. It is okay to feel hurt, angry, or sad. These emotions are a natural part of the healing process. The next step is to take time to try to understand the trauma you have experienced. Take the time to reflect on the events and how the events affected you. This step can help you gain insight into your reactions and behaviors. It is important to practice self-compassion. Treat yourself with the kindness you would show someone else. Remember you are HUMAN and it is normal to struggle with difficult experiences. Be gentle with yourself as you plot your healing journey. Additionally, I encourage you to seek support. This support can be friends, family, or a therapist who provides a safe and supportive environment for you to share your feelings and experiences. It can even be a Listener here on 7cups. Just talking about your trauma can be very healing. The forgiveness I mentioned earlier involves letting go of any self-blame and accepting that you did the best you could under the circumstances. Understand that you are not responsible for any of the trauma that happened to you. Also focus on personal growth. Use your experience as an opportunity for personal growth. Reflect on what you have learned and how you are now stronger. Embrace the changes and resilience that has come from your healing journey. I recommend practicing mindfulness and relaxation. This healing journey can be stressful, so engaging in mindfulness practices like deep breathing, can help calm your mind and keep you present and connected to your emotions. It is recommended to create a healing ritual that symbolizes your journey towards self-forgiveness and healing. This can be as simple as writing a letter to yourself, creating art, or spending time in nature. This next one I can't stress enough. I recommend boundaries. Establish healthy boundaries to protect yourself from further harm and create a safe space for healing. This can be setting limits with people or situations that trigger negative emotions. Finally, during this healing journey, don't forget to celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Every step you take towards forgiving yourself is a significant achievement on your healing journey. As I mentioned, I wanted to share some helpful articles I found on the internet that I feel might be beneficial reading. 10 Ways to Cultivate Self-Forgiveness as a Trauma Survivor [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202407/forgiving-yourself-for-ways-you-coped-after-trauma?msockid=2366366089866a1a1caf231e88506b3f] Forgiveness After Trauma: 7 Practical Steps For Embracing Forgiveness And Healing [https://themindsjournal.com/forgiveness-after-trauma-7-practical-steps-for-embracing-forgiveness-and-healing/] Forgiving Yourself for Ways You Coped After Trauma [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202407/forgiving-yourself-for-ways-you-coped-after-trauma?msockid=2366366089866a1a1caf231e88506b3f] What are some materials you have read that have helped you during your healing journey?  What are some advice you have been given or wish you had been given during your journey that might help someone else going through their own journey?
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Struggling to find help
by pioneeringWriter9271
Last post
5 hours ago
...See more I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago. It’s honestly all over the place, and difficult to summarize. Since getting the diagnosis I’ve had several therapists in several clinics. I haven’t gotten too far, and I don’t really have a support system: friends, family, anyone I can talk to. At best they nod, and more commonly the interest isn’t even there at a surface level. Two therapists have told me to move, but I can’t afford it. It really sucks because my biggest issue is social anxiety. I’m not introverted at all. I like meeting new people and I don’t need downtime like an introvert. But it’s a huge problem for me. I can’t quit my job because I’ve got bills to pay, and I can’t really afford therapy. Especially EMDR, DBT, and Medically Assisted stuff like therapists have suggested. Anyone out there who can relate or any ideas?
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We're a DID system. Are you?
by moonphasesystem
Last post
9 hours ago
...See more Hi, we're seeking support from others, mostly another system, ideally close to our body age (34). We really can't find a space to talk with other traumagenic systems/those who live with DID. We've tried some forums but so many are outdated and barely seeing posts. Reddit and *** feel overwhelming with non-traumagenic plurality, which we don't want support from (or to get caught in a debate about).
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"TW" The Trap
by creativeStrings1531
Last post
10 hours ago
...See more My mom and dad had a divorce when I was five. she showed up to a babysitter's house and the babysitter's husband trapped her and chased her around the outside of her car. my mom didn't have custody of my brother and I. She was trying to kidnap my brother and I at the time. today the babysitter's husband is my hero and role model
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Teach Me About DID?
by jesusredeemedme2425
Last post
23 hours ago
...See more I've been doing a lot of research/interest-led learning (whichever you'd prefer to call it; it's mostly the latter) on DID. I learned about it semi-recently and I found it very intriguing. I found myself on a rabbit trail of random DID websites/videos tonight. I was wondering... Would you guys mind telling me more about it? I'm new to the world of DID, and I'd love to know more! I'm not looking for a dictionary description of DID (although that would be super helpful too!), but I'd be interested in knowing about what DID is like on a personal level. Some questions to kickstart the conversation: What is a typical day with DID like? Do you have a few alters, or many? How do you keep track of them all (or do you?)? Do you have non-human alters, and if so, what are they like? Is the person whose name you were given at birth an alter as well, or the host? How do people treat you? Does switching hurt or is it uncomfortable, or are you even aware of it? How does it work when an alter is deaf or blind, but the body itself isn't? Is it ever awkward around others when a Little fronts? Do you like or hate your DID? Is saying "you" appropriate, seeing as "you" are multiple? (I'm not sure if the pronoun usage is different when you are plural.) And anything else you can think of! I'd love to learn whatever you can teach me. :) Just an FYI, I have multiple issues myself, such as PTSD, Aspergers, OCD, ADD, depression, anxiety, and many more. I can probably relate to some things (although not all) that people with DID face, so please don't worry about censoring yourself! Also, I'm new to learning about DID and I'm ignorant. If I ever say anything that sounds offensive, please remember that it's ignorance. I'm genuinely interested in learning whatever I can in a respectful manner. Please have grace; I mean no harm. <3 Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences with me! <3
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New revelation about a "therapy" session
by alexaners7734
Last post
23 hours ago
...See more I don't know if I ever mentioned on this site a horrible "therapist" I've experienced in real life over a decade ago, but another memory caused this to pop up. Then I made a horrible realization about her ideals from a conversation we had. I was so conditioned by my depression and my abusive family to always be shut down. No thoughts. "Therapist" asked me after a long silence (almost all sessions were pretty silent) in 1 session she asked what I was thinking about. I told her honestly "nothing, I'm just staring" Her ridiculous response "if you weren't thinking and had zero thoughts you would be dead. Everyone is always thinking about something." Later it got worse when this lady, knowing I almost didn't survive my only hospitalization so far and it was still a pretty fresh trauma uttered "I think you belong locked in a room of a mental hospital with no key for the rest of your life" I already knew a few things 1. I did not 2. That would be a pretty short life 3. I don't do well in those hospitals 4. I was actually not that bad mentally 5. I think that's illegal 6. She knew how traumatic that statement would be considering I had a recent bad experience.  But worst of all I don't think I ever thought about until now is most hardened criminals or the most criminally insane probably don't even get treated this cruelly. I was literally treated like a criminal by a mental health "professional" just for being a little out of it.
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TW The Trap Was intriguing to me and exciting as a child
by creativeStrings1531
Last post
1 day ago
...See more As a child at the age of five my mom was trapped by a babysitter's husband during her divorce to my dad at the babysitter's house she showed up unannounced to try to kidnap my brother and I from the babysitter's house so the babysitter's husband stood against the front door preventing her from taking my brother and I have the front door she escaped with us to her Vega her blue two door Vega where she put my brother and I in the back seat of the car after she had us in the backseat of the car my mom and the babysitter's husband began to skip around her car and when she was skipping I heard her say dinky dinky this is stinky let me go she kept on saying that for about 5 until they got into the car and got into a fight the babysitter's husband threatened to break up my mom's arms if she did not get her car keys to him and my mom told him not to fart in her car and got out and started skipping around the car again until my dad showed up I gained a hero and role model that day because my mom wasn't supposed to be there and I used to play with the babysitters kids her son and her daughter the babysitter's husband will always be my hero and role model I have ended up practicing all the moves by standing against the door and skipping around my own car I practice because I have hatred toward my mom still to this day I see a therapist because of this situation
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The Dinky Dinky trap
by creativeStrings1531
Last post
1 day ago
...See more 'TW' At the age of 5 my mom and dad were going through a divorce and she tried kidnapping my brother and I from a babysitter's house because she didn't have custody of us so the babysitter's husband did against his front door and blocked it on my mom so she took us out the back door after a little while of being trapped inside the house she got us to the car which was a two-door Vega color blue she put us into the back seat of a car the babysitter's husband came out of his house said he was going to jump on the hood of her car then they skipped around her car she started to say dinky dinky let me go they got inside of her car they had a fight the babysitter's husband told her he was going to break off her arms if she did not give up her car keys to him she told him not to fart in her car we got back out skipped around it some more until my dad showed to me babysitter's husband is my hero and role model because of him I feel sometimes like trapping my mom and chasing her around her car myself I practice just about every day when I can
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My name is Kristie
by crimsonPenguin2489
Last post
1 day ago
...See more I’ve been through a lot of trauma!!!! I don’t want to feel pain anymore!! I’m done feeling pain!!!! I want to take all my pills and be dead!!!!
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Family and health issues
by loyalnectarine809
Last post
2 days ago
...See more I'm going through a very difficult situation and feeling very lonely. I live with my mother, but she doesn't support me regarding a serious issue I had with my brother, who assaulted me. My father, who has also been abusive towards me, has stopped supporting me financially as a form of retaliation for deciding to stay at my mother's house instead of going with him. This affects me a lot because I have an illness that requires expensive medication and treatment, and now I don't know how I'm going to afford it. I can't leave here because I'm not physically well, so I can't work, but being in this environment makes me feel even worse emotionally. I would really appreciate talking to someone who understands.
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I'm trapped in a relationship that hurts me but that person is my only support
by loyalnectarine809
Last post
2 days ago
...See more I am going through a very complicated situation. I have an illness and I have had to return to my mother's house and leave work. Because of the illness, I have lost contact with people and the only person I practically talk to is my ex-boyfriend. The relationship hurts me but when I need support, he gives it to me. I have suffered abuse in my family so my relationship with them is not good at all. I have no one else. All I have left is the hope of getting physically well and being able to get my life back. Please help
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Hi everyone
by pioneeringWriter9271
Last post
Friday
...See more Hi, I’m Joe. I don’t remember my username. I’ve been clinically diagnosed with ptsd for a few years along with anxiety and depression. I’ve almost finally graduated with a BSc in general studies. It’s been a long road getting here. I'm trying to work on making friends and connecting with people because it’s been very hard since my friend Mike died. He made the world seem a lot less lonely because he could relate to me. He’d want me to keep working on myself, making friends, and make a career for myself. RIP Mike.

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.

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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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