Pain is your Friend

Just a little whump and sickfic side blog

[concussedandconfused]

Hello hello! Welcome to my whumpy little side blog! Feel free to call me Blobby (stemming from my main blog), they/them, 20s.  I keep this space largely fandom independent and sfw.  I've loved whump as long as I can remember and tend to lean into the heavy hurt/comfort side of things. A few of my favorites are nearly anything sickfic, concussions, and environmental whump!

You'll find reblogs tagged "reblog" and my own stuff tagged "my own thoughts", with triggers tagged "<trigger>tw" as well as tagged separate. If there's triggers I'm missing or just things you'd like tagged let me know!!! I

[whumpster-dumpster]

Does anyone else out there prefer whumperless whump? I feel like I'm alone out here. Don't get me wrong, whumpers are still lovely fun, but there's something so delicious about the unforgiving cruelty of happenstance. There's something about the cold indifference of accidents, the wilderness, battlefields, illness, etc, that enthrall me in a way that a malicious individual whumper cannot. And don't even get me STARTED on self-inflicted whump (hidden injuries, overexertion, and self-deprivation will always be my bread and butter). I think it's the hopelessness of it, and the way it shifts the focus onto the whumpee's inner thoughts and/or their caretakers'.

Sure, you can punch a whumper. But you can NEVER punch the cruelty of the universe itself <3

Who's with me?

This gets me curious actually. I doubt you're alone in that preference so let's find out!

Whump with a whumper or without?

With a whumper

Whumperless

Voting ended onMar 14, 2025

[allthewhumpygoodness]

Mostly whumperless whumper here!

[comfortingcatharsis]

An injured character is struggling to get up and gets so far as getting out of bed- but only so far as the floor immediately beside it- they either fall out of bed itself or immediately collapse upon trying to stand- and that's where their companion(s) find them; crumpled in a heap on the rug beside the bed, bedding tangled and askew, unable to get back into bed on their own and worse off now for the attempt- now their companion(s) have to maneuver them back into bed and set them and their injuries back to rights.

[snares-and-tears]

I really like the trope where the whumpee is emotionally exhausted from something and then slowly and silently… rests their forehead against the caretaker’s chest. Maybe they’ll cry, maybe they’ll stay quiet, maybe they’ll hug it out. But the moment where whumpee shows that small amount of vulnerability and trust towards caretaker is beautiful to me.

[corporate-plant]

SLEEP TALKING

Imagine Character A having no idea they sleep talk, but then they bunk with Character B and they are just *spilling their guts out* in vague yet menacing phrase like,

“Don’t hurt me…”

“I’m sorry—“

“Stop, please…”

And either Character B wakes them up in the moment or they wake up the next day and B’s just like, what the hell dude do you wanna talk or something

It’s a very underused trope but it’s one I admire greatly

[hold-on-a-little-longer-whump]

Whumptober: Day 1

That's right, it's Whumptober, everybody!!! I'm so excited to see what everyone in our community decides to share. I'm never disappointed. I'm also trying to participate in my own little way, but I could use your help? I've already got a plot bunny captured, but I can't choose how I'd like the MC to be injured. We'll go into greater detail on Day 2! Your assistance would be duly appreciated <3

Where should I injure my MC?

Leg

Arm

Head

Torso

A combination, of course! (comment, pls? Be as gentle or as cruel as you please)

Voting ended onOct 2, 2024

[hold-on-a-little-longer-whump]

Whumptober: Day 2

Looks like we're going with the leg! To make things more fun and to satisfy the runner ups, we'll toss in a torso injury while we're at it :) I think I'll omit the "combination" option because it's basically a given that we'll have more than one type of injury. The second-most voted option will be used as well. Anyway, let's carry on!

Oh no! MC can't walk on their own and is having a hard time staying upright! What does their companion find when they lower MC to the ground?

What kind of injuries are they?

Blunt force trauma (pain and heavy bruising)

Bullets (severe pain, blood loss, no exit wounds, needs wrapping)

Lacerations (severe pain, blood loss, needs stitching)

Burns (intense pain, needs wrapping)

Broken bones (severe pain, possible internal damage, needs splinting)

Other (comment <3)

Voting ended onOct 3, 2024

[hold-on-a-little-longer-whump]

Whumptober: Day 3

Nicely done, everyone! We're cooking up a bad day for MC. We've got broken bones and a combination of cuts and bruises. Sounds like we've got a closed fracture along the tibia and cracked ribs, with heavy bruising and lacerations to boot. Let's see how we'll proceed. Choose wisely - we're only going with the single most voted choice in this round.

MC's condition is far from ideal, but the threat of enemy encounters is still very real. MC and their companion have to make a decision - fast!

What do they do?

Attempt a stealthy exit, with the companion carrying MC or helping them walk

No time! Enemies detect them and the companion is forced to drag MC to cover

Retreating isn't an option. MC and the companion power through this together

Find an inconspicuous hiding spot to wait for reinforcements and apply a splint

Other (comment)

Voting ended onOct 5, 2024

[whumpwonders]

types of whumpee

stoic whumpee

defiant whumpee

compliant whumpee

goofy whumpee

more options that i haven't thought of (tell me in the tags)

Voting ended onSep 8, 2024

[whumpetywhumpwhump]

Whumpees who can't stop shivering, whether it's due to fever or the cold, no matter how many blankets are piled on top of them. Their lower lip trembles, their teeth chattering, and every muscle in their body is starting to ache from the repetitive movements.

Caretaker sits or lays right next to them, stroking their hair and holding them close, trying to squeeze some warmth into their bones, their shuddering breaths vibrating against Caretaker's side.

[whumptober]

Trope Vote 2024

It's July so... back to business!

This years trope vote is now open for everyone to vote on their favourite tropes - including additions from your honourable mentions!

Following feedback from last year, we will be creating a playlist for the event again, though this time with a twist! Instead of using Lyrics as part of the list, we will use the songs to fit the overall theme/trope of the day. For example, if day one has a theme of 'redemption', then a song like Start Again by the Lottery Winners would fit - and this year we want your suggestions!

The vote will be open until the 29th of July.

If you want to chat about your favourite tropes, the [DISCORD SERVER] is always active for our fabulous community of whumpers.

Similarly, if you're looking for a comprehensive list of the tropes, then under the cut are links to the A-Z lists that Surro put together a few months ago. We can't wait to get the WT ball rolling this year! -Mods Surro, Yenn, Vanne and Kitty <3

[Question Summary + Trope List Links under the cut]

Whumptober 2024 Trope Vote

The Trope Vote is back! Choose as many or as few from the list below - this helps us greatly when deciding on the tropes for this year. If w

TROPE LISTS:

[A-H]

[I-Q]

[R-Z]

QUESTIONS:

Question 1: 'Which tropes would you like to see for Whumptober 2024?' - Here, there is an A-Z list of tropes with checkboxes next to them. Simply choose your favourites!

Question 2: 'Honourable Mentions' - Here you can list any tropes we have forgotten.

Question 3: 'The Music Round' - If you have a song that you attribute to a trope/theme, let us know! This is entirely optional but we would love to hear the songs that put you in a whumping mood. Please format each one as SONG - ARTIST - TROPE

[comfort-questing]

waking up a sick or hurt character... hesitating by their sleeping form, because maybe for once they're almost peaceful, or maybe they've taken so long to reach sleep in the first place. but in the end they have to do it, to help them drink water or take medicine, or maybe to move them from their place to somewhere safer or more comfortable. so they regretfully, gently shake their shoulder or run a hand over their sweat-slick forehead, speaking in a soft voice, soothing them in their dazed drowsy confusion. it's all right, just a moment, I'll let you rest again in a moment.

[painsandconfusion]

Gotta love it when caretaker carefully undos whumpee's self-made bandages only to shoved them right back against the spot when they realize it's still bleeding under there

[comfortingcatharsis]

Removing a character's clothing to better access/treat an injury- easing a boot from a rapidly stiffening and swelling ankle; peeling blood-sodden fabric away; tearing a rent in a garment wider to see the wound beneath; carefully working a glove free finger by finger; pulling the good arm out first in order to slide the other sleeve down the wounded one; loosening a collar or tie; undoing fasteners that are now out of reach to the wounded wearer; lifting the weight of heavy layers from a frame unable to bear them; removing constricting items of clothing; putting aside a mask; extricating someone from a helmet; fumbling with unfamiliar items of armour or costume; unwinding makeshift bandages; cutting off clothing either carefully at the seams or with no regard for anything besides immediate access to the wounds...

[whumpprentice]

I don't know who needs to hear this but get your already injured character into the ocean and make them experience the salt water in their open wounds 🩷

[nature-wants-you-dead]

Animal Attack Time! What's attacking our whumpee?

Feline (Lion, Tiger, Mountain Lion etc)

Canine (Wolf, Coyote, Dingo etc)

Shark

Alligator/Crocodile

Bear

Large Herbivore (Moose, Bison, Rhino etc)

Hippo (Look, they deserve their own option)

Venomous Creature (Snakes, spiders, etc)

How can I choose?/See results

Voting ended onMay 22, 2024

I'm in the mood to write poor whumpee getting attacked by an animal so, whatever wins I'll have attack the wumpee and post a little fic.

[spinzolliii]

God, I love sickfics that cut between a Whumpee’s current illness, and illnesses they’ve had in the past. Before, being sick was traumatic and lonely. Maybe they were neglected or even ostracized for their illness. In the present day, they don’t know how to handle being loved.

[rhinozilla]

You know what I'm a slut for? When a character visibly drops a ruse. Like, the way their face changes the moment they give up a facade and reveal themselves.

This applies to revealing love, apathy, anger, evil intent. I mcfuckin love it.

[promptsbytaurie]

dialogue prompts for ~injury~

!!please credit/tag me!!

“Shit. Shit, shit, shit, c’mere.”

“Someone get the medic. Get the medic!”

“Hey, hey, shhhh. Shhhh. You’re okay.”

“You did so good. Don’t worry, you-you did so good.”

“Here, lean on me. I can carry you.”

“We’re gonna fix you up, brand new. I promise.”

“No. No, stop. Stop talking like that. You’re gonna be fine.”

“Okay. Okay, here’s what we’re gonna do—fuck.”

“I know, I know it hurts.”

"I don't care. I'm not leaving you."

“I’m going to lift you up, okay? Tell me if it hurts.”

“Where are they? Where are they?!”

"I would believe that you're fine, but you have a goddamn knife sticking out of your leg, so."

"You just watched them die."

"This is going to hurt, okay?"

"God, I'm so sorry, it'll be over soon, I promise."

"How many fingers am I holding up? ... I don't have six fingers."

"Stop. No. Wake up. Wake up! I said wake up!"

"I came as soon as I heard."

“Get away! You’re hurting them!”

“Please be okay. Please be okay, please be okay—”

“Shit. Shit, that’s a lot of blood.”

“You dumbass. Don’t do that. Ever again.”

"Help them! Please!"

"You scared us all back there. I... Including me."

"[name]? [name], this isn't funny. Stop... please..."

"Breathe... breathe. Look at the stars, kid."

"It was supposed to be me... please, no, [name], please..."

"Tell me where it hurts, and be specific."

“You’ll be fine.” *silence* “You’ll be fine. Hey! Wake up! Please. Please wake up…”

“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”