trauma
The Rise of ‘TraumaTok’: When Does Sharing Trauma Online Become Unhealthy?
We talked to an expert to find out.
Am I Selfish for Wanting To Cut My Mum Out of My Life?
"Our relationship is destroying me. Even a simple text from her can turn my whole life upside down."
People Aren’t ‘Addicted’ to Wearing Masks, They’re Traumatized
There’s a glaring omission from the discussion about why some “can’t quit” pandemic behaviors: the mental and emotional toll of the last year.
Fatigued, Fearful, Hopeless: India’s COVID Crisis Is Ravaging Our Mental Health
We thought we were on the other side of the horror. Turns out, we were just getting into its epicentre.
A Man Stabbed His Wife to Death on a Crowded Road and No One Did Anything
India's massive bystander apathy problem means people just stop and stare rather than actually help. But how did it get so bad?
How to Power-Wash Your Brain After Seeing Graphic Content Online
It sucks to see violent footage on the internet, especially by mistake. Here’s how to get it out of your head.
A Judge's Verdict on Sexual Assault Made Me Question My Own Experience
When a Bombay High Court judge said that groping a minor didn’t count as sexual assault unless there was “skin-to-skin contact”, I felt like all my trauma had been invalidated.
Why Talking About Trauma Is a Key Part of AOC’s Healing Process
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told the story of her experience during the Capitol riots on Instagram Live for a reason.
Inside the Minds of Sugar Daddies
“I’d probably be lying if I said this was altruistic, but the way I see it, I’d much rather my money go to somebody who appreciates me as opposed to blowing it all at a strip club.”
I Started Hearing Voices After Experiencing Trauma
Auditory hallucinations are often associated with schizophrenia, but many voice hearers don't fit the mould.
A TikTok Trend Has People Sharing Traumatic Experiences to a Pop Song
Users say sharing their stories helps process trauma, but some worry the videos could be triggering for those who don't expect to see them.