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Welcome to It’s Just My Trauma.

This space is grounded in lived experience, extensive independent study, trauma-informed education, and a deep commitment to recovery, healing, and human understanding. The content shared here reflects my personal experiences, perspectives, research, and observations.

However, this platform is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

I am not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, physician, attorney, or other healthcare professional. I do not diagnose medical, psychological, developmental, or mental health conditions. Nothing shared through this website, Substack, podcast, videos, coaching conversations, emails, social media content, or related materials should be considered therapy, medical advice, clinical treatment, diagnosis, or a substitute for professional care.

Reading, subscribing, commenting, participating in discussions, consuming content, or engaging with coaching services does not establish a therapeutic, clinical, medical, or provider-patient relationship of any kind.

While I may discuss topics including trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, autistic burnout, grief, family systems, Family Scapegoating Abuse, narcissistic relational systems, attachment, nervous system regulation, and recovery, these discussions are educational in nature and should not be interpreted as individualized clinical guidance.

Every person is responsible for their own decisions, interpretations, actions, and wellbeing. Any choices made based on information presented through this platform are undertaken voluntarily and at your own discretion.

Some content may be emotionally activating. Please engage at your own pace and prioritize your safety, capacity, and support needs. If you become overwhelmed, take a break and seek appropriate support.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, thoughts of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or are in immediate emotional distress, please contact emergency services, a licensed mental health professional, a trusted support person, or a crisis resource in your area.

United States & Canada: Call or Text 988
United Kingdom & Ireland: Samaritans 116 123
Europe: 112 or your local crisis services

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This community is intended to be trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, respectful, and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and mutual respect. Harassment, abuse, discrimination, intimidation, or intentionally harmful conduct may result in comments being removed and access being restricted.

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