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Maria, 23 y.o., Italian 🇮🇹, just whump (main blog @publio-terenzio)

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Hi everyone! I'm Maria

This is my side blog for:

Whump and angst

Caretaking, a lot of it

Whumpee-whumper-caretaker scenarios

Sometimes found family tropes because yes

I love platonic relationships so I might not post anything romantic

You're free and welcome to send asks!

👉🏻Important: if you see a post of mine not tagged properly or missing an important tag, let me know, I will change it right away. Thanks

Also, my first language isn't English. I'm sorry for any mistakes.

My main blog, in which I don't post whump, is @publio-terenzio

[how-the-powerful-fall]

Whumpee who is kind of an asshole to the people who saved them. Bad attitude, grumpy, misplaced outbursts, etc.

Just as it's getting too tough for caretakers to keep helping them despite it all, they break.

[justbreakonme]

Very valid, psychologically. And well documented, it’s a way of pushing boundaries to build trust, to see if they’ll still be safe, despite despite despite

[uh-whump]

I really, really like this type of reaction. Of course, a character who's totally wrecked and crying as soon as they get rescued is amazing, don't get me wrong. But there's just something about whumpees who need to fight back, who need to try and get a reaction from who's helping them, who need to find their caretaker's limit. Whumpees who need to know they will be loved anyway.

And as soon as they understand it, they can finally allow themselves to be vulnerable.

[uh-whump]

for future reference, the term nonverbal was coined by nonspeaking autistics to describe their own experiences and the way it's commonly used to describe temporary loss of speech is a misuse that harms the autistic community! I know there's not a lot of awareness about this and people use nonverbal incorrectly all the time, so I just thought I'd let you know!

Hello! From what I've studied a nonverbal response isn't exclusive to autism, and the term has been used since the end of the 1800s by Darwin. Nowadays it's commonly used in psychology to refer to any behaviour that isn't verbal.

Before writing my previous post I actually did some research because I try to be careful (reference: https://www.alumacare.com/blog/can-you-go-nonverbal-without-autism). In the post, the character goes "non-verbal" as a response to what could have been a traumatic event, linked to a possible post-traumatic stress disorder.

The link I put here explains how temporary or intermittent nonverbal episodes can be triggered by many factors: stress, anxiety, depressive or panic disorders, trauma, PTSD, social anxiety and, of course, autism.

Now, this could be me getting lost in translation, as in my language it's a word used for many aspects, as I said, mainly linked to psychology (both human and animal).

I understand the reason behind your ask, and I'll be more careful to choose less ambiguous words. I hope I made myself clear!

[uh-whump]

After-whump recovery

The first days of recovery that follow a rescue, a traumatic event, a mission gone wrong, an illness... The vulnerability of it can come in different shapes:

Whumpee going non-verbal (they know Caretaker will understand them anyway).

Falling asleep anywhere and at any time: naps don't follow time rules anymore, couches, chairs, other people become the perfect bed for a rest.

Soft and large clothing. Nothing tight at their waist or neck. Big sweaters that smell like someone safe.

Occasional tears after a previous big big cry™

Eating less and only because they have to. They feel nauseous, exhausted... sleep sounds like their only necessity.

Nightmares, confused dreams that leave whumpee sweaty and shaky, visions of alternate endings...

... cue Caretaker shushing them back to sleep, with a warm hand on their back or between their hair. They keep a dim light on, maybe they speak soft words until whumpee falls back asleep.

Speaking about lights, Whumpee who's afraid of the dark being surprised by a small night-light near the door after turning the lamp off for the night.

Getting used to sitting on the medical table in front of a doctor/nurse as their wounds are checked, bandages changed, blood drawn...

Warm baths. Caretaker helping Whumpee with slow and careful hands. They wash their hair, their hands and face, they disinfect their wounds and pay attention to all their bruises, they clean blood and dirt out of their skin until they look almost new.

No one asks anything from them. Their teammates are concerned, they ask whumpee if they need anything (another blanket, a cup of tea, some food, a hug) but they never give them tasks or jobs. Whumpee might feel useless but Caretaker never gets tired of assuring them that what they need right now is a good rest.

Feel free to add more!

[bloodiedbriars]

parental caretaker prompts pls <3

Parental Caretaker

“Hey, hey, whoa… What happened to you?”

checking in throughout the day, trying not to be too overbearing

“You're quiet today. Did something happen again?”

knowing their kid so well that they immediately know when something is wrong, even if whumpee insists nothing is wrong

“Hey, hey! One more step and I'll fucking deck you.”

giving comfort by letting whumpee lean their head into their chest

“Chin up, kid. Don't let them see when they hit your where it hurts.”

a hand on the shoulder from behind, squeezing lightly

“Of course I'm worried! That's my damn kid in there!”

making whumpee food and hot drinks after a hard day

“Are you okay? I'm so sorry, kid.”

guilt and self-blame after overlooking/dismissing their kid's distress

“Stop acting like my parent!” – “Well, your real parents aren't doing it, and I'm not gonna let you go through this alone.”

seeing themself in whumpee, and struggling to see the situation objectively

“Hey, kid. Look at me. We're a team, right?” – “Right.”

feeling an instinctual kind of rage when seeing their kid in danger

“If you ever touch my kid again, I'm gonna end you, do you understand me?!”

struggling in the aftermath, when they need to accept that their kid is different now

“You called me dad/mom/parent…” – “Sorry, I slipped up…” – “Don't apologize.”

[justbreakonme]

Whumpee hiding under the bed, and Caretaker coming along to lay on the floor beside the bed, looking over to talk to Whumpee at eye level, meeting them where they are instead of ordering them out from under the bed.

[awhumpityblog]

You know what? A whumpee who never cries. Maybe they came from an unstable or stressful background. No matter how much whumper screams at them, humiliates them, tortures them, they're just taking it all not necessarily stoicly, but they sure aren't reacting as strongly as most would.

And then they're rescued. Caretaker sees the stress and pain written all over their face. Wordlessly pulls whumpee into their arms.

And whumpee just breaks down.

[uh-whump]

Happy Ides of March, dear whumpblr! ⚔️

[hearteyes-wheeler]

Rest in peace ❌ Rest in pieces ✅

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

I like the implication that Caesar gets re-murdered each time

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Remember to sharpen your knives, people!

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I just watched episode 01x06 of Outlander and oh my god I keep forgetting how good whipping is in whump. So, here's some:

The humiliation of a public punishment.

Hands chained over whumpee's head, unable to cover any part of their tortured body.

Legs giving out form under them after just a few whips.

Blood. Lots of it.

The perfect example of raw flesh.

In the episode the designed whumpee is on his second round of whipping, so his back is already decorated with many scabbed over lashes. As soon as the whip goes down his back again, the lashes instantly open, bleeding heavily.

The long and agonising healing. Forcing whumpee on his stomach for days, completely exhausted, unable to move a single muscle.

Scars, deep and long scars. Everlasting.

The helplessness.

Whimpers and yelps that leave whumpee's mouth at every hit. Maybe they tried to be stoic about it, at the beginning, but now they've totally lost control.

Feel free to add more! :P

[uh-whump]

I just watched episode 01x06 of Outlander and oh my god I keep forgetting how good whipping is in whump. So, here's some:

The humiliation of a public punishment.

Hands chained over whumpee's head, unable to cover any part of their tortured body.

Legs giving out form under them after just a few whips.

Blood. Lots of it.

The perfect example of raw flesh.

In the episode the designed whumpee is on his second round of whipping, so his back is already decorated with many scabbed over lashes. As soon as the whip goes down his back again, the lashes instantly open, bleeding heavily.

The long and agonising healing. Forcing whumpee on his stomach for days, completely exhausted, unable to move a single muscle.

Scars, deep and long scars. Everlasting.

The helplessness.

Whimpers and yelps that leave whumpee's mouth at every hit. Maybe they tried to be stoic about it, at the beginning, but now they've totally lost control.

Feel free to add more! :P

[rooksshinies]

Whumpee’s stuck in a hazy, too-warm half-sleep, vaguely aware of what’s happening, but their mind too slow and too tired to fully comprehend. Then, heaven. A cold, wet cloth is swiped across their forehead, the touch loving and gentle. Caretaker. The cloth is removed, presumably to cool it off again— but it’s so good, it felt so good… Whumpee manages a faint whimper, hands reaching blindly to find it again. There’s a distant chuckle from Caretaker, and the cloth is replaced, cool again. Perfect…. so tired now, so comfy.

[skrillexed]

Rescued Whumpee/Character stuff where they’re past the life-or-death phase and starting to recover

Sleep debt - Character who’s exhaustion catches up to them, falling asleep on car rides / watching movies / anytime they’re not actively doing anything while they recover

Lost strength - Character struggling do a lot of things they used to be able to do easily, like open sealed containers / take long walks / go up stairs

Zoning out - Character who’s not all there a lot of the time, having difficulty paying attention to conversations and consistently needing to be brought back to the present

Tremors - Character whose hands shake most of the time, everyone around them pretending they don’t see it but they do. And every time they can’t help but be reminded of before, when their hands were steady

Hunger - At first, Character seems to pick at their food, reluctant, getting sick more often than not. Later on, once they’re used to consistent meals, their appetite is back tenfold - they slowly start to branch out, they learn to cook/what they like, and eventually get back to a healthy weight

Showers - Character isn’t strong enough to properly wash themselves yet, but able to try. Caretaker starts to notice when their hair’s greasy/tangled after they shower alone, and offers to help again. When Character is stubborn, they suggest alternatives (dry shampoo, just brushing Character’s hair out, helping only on the bad days, etc).

Talking - Character who has a hard time speaking after the event. Either due to trauma, injuries that affect their speech, what have you; the most Character can do at times is hum, and when they are able to speak, it’s quiet and with a lack of confidence. Caretaker eventually learns to slow down and listen with patience

Anxiety - Formerly outgoing and adventurous Character now struggling with panic attacks, afraid to do the things they used to take for granted (grocery stores, activities, sometimes even just going outside). When they’re able to start doing these things again after months/years of work and building up to it, they finally feel free. They cry from relief and happiness the first time they come home from taking a trip to the grocery store by themself

[justbreakonme]

Whumpee crawling into Caretakers bed in the middle of the night because finally finally finally there was someone in the world who made them feel safe and loved and they’d be damned if they were ever going to waste that opportunity.

They still liked their own space, they still liked that they had their own bed in their own room, but they didn’t have to spend night alone holding back tears and they never would again.

[nogwagons]

chronic pain in whump… yes… flareups getting so bad whumpee can’t even walk for several days… caretaker desperate to help but they just can’t do anything… stoic whumpee being able to ignore every other symptom but the pain is just so bad they can’t help but silently cry, letting the tears free-fall down their face… INJECT IT

[judblanc]

put that boy in a situation

[uh-whump]

Ouch

[bloodiedbriars]

'I didn't know who else to go to/ I had no ones else to call' whump 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

❝ I didn't know where else to go ❞ //  ❝ Who did this to you? ❞ – Dynamic

“I know you're busy and stuff, but I didn't know what else to do and–” / “Look at me. Who the fuck punched you?” 

“Sorry, I know it's late, but I need your help.” / “Yeah, you clearly do. Let me get my boots.”

“Did I wake you? I just needed–” / “Come in.”

“Who do I need to punch?” / “I just came for hot cocoa, but we can plot revenge in the meantime.”

“Hey.” / “Who?”

“If you came here expecting me not to make a scene when you look like that–” / “Oh, no. This time, I want a scene.” / “Must be serious then. Come in.” 

“You know how to clean a wound right?” / “I know how to inflict them too, but we can fix yours first.”

“It happened again.”   /  “Yeah, I can see that. Who was it this time?”

“I'm gonna fucking kill them.”  /  “Good evening to you too. You got a tissue for my nosebleed?”

“Why the hell are you calling in the middle of—“ / “I need your help.” / “On my way. Where are you?”