#trauma blogs

[traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors]

Would you describe executive dysfunction as trying to push the gas pedal when a car is in neutral?

Hi anon, 

I think this could definitely work as a metaphor! There are so many good ones, and if this works for you, use it! 

I think it could definitely relate for me. Trying to hit go and not getting anywhere (or rolling backwards when you’re trying to go forwards) is very relatable honestly. 

I’ve seen a lot of good posts describing executive dysfunction too. If anyone knows one, please feel free to link it!

April

[traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors]

Greetings.

Most of the time when I tell my Mom how sad she made me when she traumatized me for years, she will say "Do you think you had the worst childhood or something?" And, I try not to let it get to me, but what if I am overreacting? What if I am overdramatic? What if she's right? Please just give me your honest opinion.

Hi anon, 

You are not being overdramatic. Not at all. She is deflecting and being manipulative and trying to avoid accountability. That is about her, trying to make herself feel better and look better and not you being overdramatic. 

You are valid, and your feelings are valid. Your trauma is valid. And your mom should not be invalidating it like that. She is not right. Not at all. 

April

[kryiptic]

*cool blog turns out to be trauma blog* eww no.

[okiomy]

Not trying to be mean and insensible but trauma is not just rape

[traumaes]

hey!! I made a trauma blog @survival1998 (https://survival1998.tumblr.com/).

Please follow me there if you can!

It’ll mostly be stuff relating to childhood trauma and abusive dads but I’ll try and keep everything tagged