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SprinkL3
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Blush Oct 14, 2021 at 04:37 AM
 
Has anyone else experienced racial trauma during this pandemic?

I'm new here. You can call me Sprinkle.

I struggle with PTSD and dissociation. Included in that is racial trauma. I've been experiencing a lot of trauma triggers related to racial trauma. I've experienced direct verbal attacks as well as microaggressions - mostly online, but some by phone. I also feel affected by the news.

I don't have many friends IRL. The friends I do have live far away. The new friends I'm forming in my new living situation are solely online, but local. I don't get out much, as I'm isolating indefinitely. I'm afraid of being a victim of anything. I'm afraid to leave my apartment. I now fear any social interactions.

It's challenging to speak with a therapist who doesn't really understand racial trauma. She is the best therapist I've had for trauma and dissociation, but she says that she's willing to "learn" from me about what I'm struggling with. I just wish she knew already, instead of me having to "teach" her. I really don't know how, as I'm still struggling with all of these trauma triggers.

I've found some support with others who relate to me culturally, but I mainly speak about the local news and other general pandemic topics. It's challenging to speak with anyone outside of a support setting about specific traumas. I'm hoping to speak about these issues here, if allowed.

I noticed a section for complex PTSD and the other PTSD, but racial trauma doesn't always fit within the PTSD framework. This is why I placed this here.

Any validation, supportive feedback, and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
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