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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
I have no problem with people sharing their triggers here or elsewhere. But , @fern46 are e you asking people to check this thread and remember people's triggers for future posting? I know even if I did check every time I would forget. Or forget altogether. Is this what you mean? Or did you just want to provide a safe space for people to share?
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What people do with this information is entirely up to them. For me personally, I was hoping to learn so that I could better navigate through my responses to others. I have learned a lot already and I greatly appreciate what people have bravely offered.
Other members have mentioned that discussions about children trigger them. I am a mother and I discuss my children often. I also like to ask other parents about their connections with their children and offer support in our journeys to be better parents together.
I do not have expectations of what others should do with this information. It isn't my place to put that upon them. However, I have pointed out ways it could provide value. If anyone chooses to leverage the information in similar ways I think it would be a positive outcome for the user and the person they address.
Others have pointed out ways this information could be used nefariously. Those points are equally as valid. Their point is true every time we choose to open up and share about our private lives and we do that all the time here. My hope is that we help each other any time bullying or blatant triggering occurs. Any user acting in this way should be dealt with accordingly. The risk of this occuring is always present and it is not new. I personally see no need to walk with fear, but I respect the position of others. They have a right to their feelings on this and I support them.
Information is neutral. The results lie totally with the user. I am am analyst at heart and mind and I have learned this the hard way. If I could ask anything of anyone here it would be to always keep that in mind. Our experience here is what we make of it. I am hoping to make it better. That is the intent. Hopefully even those who disagree can see that and allow those who would like to share continue even if they do not wish to use the information themselves. The intent to do no harm is equally as powerful as the information itself in my humble opinion. I think we can all agree on the intent at least. Thanks for your question Sarah!
