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trauvivor 

The word trauvivor is both inclusive and it reinforces the fact that we aren’t what happened to us and removes the negative connotation of survivor, overcomes, and victim.
Etymology:

Derived from the combination of trauma and survivor, with an emphasis on “vivor,” from the Latin root vivere, meaning “to live,” symbolizing life and thriving after hardship.

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentences:
1. After years of therapy and self-discovery, she proudly identifies as a trauvivor, using her journey to help others overcome their struggles.
2. The memoir detailed his path as a trauvivor, demonstrating how resilience can emerge from even the darkest experiences.
3. As a trauvivor, he channeled his pain into purpose, becoming a mentor for at-risk youth.
4. As a trauvivor, she transformed her experiences of childhood adversity into advocacy for others navigating similar challenges.
4. As a trauvivor , they transformed their experiences of childhood adversity into advocacy for others navigating similar challenges.
trauvivor by Allan2454 December 1, 2024
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traumavore

Piggybacking other peoples traumatic experiences. Constantly triggered by events that have nothing to do with them.
Karen is struggling, the BLM protests remind her of 9/11. Karen wasn’t at 9/11 she just watched it on TV but she’s a traumavore so it’s a tough day for her.
traumavore by Tramps November 30, 2020
Related Words

travivra 

Full on life, French
The life, spanish
Only one person possess this name
Energetic
Sexy, seductress
Very authentic
TraVivra will awaken your senses
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Traumavore

A (white) person who feeds off of the traumatic stories of marginalized/racialized individuals, working them into a digestive system that converts guilt and empathy into an unearned catharsis.
Karen: It must be hard for you sometimes hey?

BIPOC: I mean, yeah sure, sometimes. I don't dwell on these things
Karen: But tell me, what's the worst thing you've experienced? You must have some stories.

BIPOC: well yeah, I've gone through my share of racist abuse, but I don't want to go through them again just so a Traumavore can walk away with my story and not help do anything about it.

Karen: Aw shit, I guess I'll go ask another brown person for my next hit of Trauma.
Traumavore by Duke Leto September 27, 2021
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