If you carry one thing with you today, let it be this: you are beautiful, you matter, and you are loved.
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People react to trauma at different speeds and in different ways, and you shouldn’t feel bad about not feeling trauma for not losing precious mementos. I hope you get money for a new bed, anything else would be stupid.
Me too. I’m actually slightly versed in trauma from personal experience, so it’s not alien to me. I just know I usually have stronger reactions to traumatizing events and this one feels almost underwhelming. I think it’s the depression adding another layer of apathy to these experiences.
Thank you for listening
Maybe. Maybe the relief of not losing something softened the hit? At any rate I don’t think you should blame yourself for not feeling trauma. I’m always ready to listen.
Thank you love, I appreciate it & you