trauma splash

When someone’s current or past trauma has an area-of-effect response in their environment.

Person 1: Did you invite Jane to the party?
Person 2: Yeah, but her trauma splash was so bad it brought down the mood and everyone left.

by drthanos2 February 8, 2023

Trauma

According to the Dictionary, Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

What experiences count as trauma depend really as everyone is different on how they see things. Some may see an experience as fine while others not so much.

Trauma effects how you act, feel, react to situations, your social life, your mental health and physical health so if you feel you have trauma, talk to a GP or if you are a minor, a trusted adult or teacher.
They will help you get a therapist or school counsellor.

Please note, I am no professional so this definition on trauma may not be 100% correct. If you want a full in-depth definition, please do some research on official healthcare sites that know what they are saying.

by M4R1_Void October 6, 2023

Trauma Trap

A trauma trap is a person on Instagram or other social media platforms who posts intentionally triggering or divisive content under the guise of vulnerability, education, or advocacy. While their posts may appear relatable or well-meaning on the surface, the real motive is to stir emotional reactions, spark arguments, and gain attention to boost engagement and follower counts. Instead of fostering healing or awareness, trauma traps exploit sensitive topics to manipulate algorithms and grow their personal brand—often at the expense of genuine connection or collective understanding.

“At first her posts seemed empowering, but then I realized she was just setting a trauma trap—constantly provoking outrage to farm likes and boost her visibility.”

by Penelope Ash May 28, 2025