In this very emotionally stable installment of Traumatically Speaking, Episode 10: “Live, Laugh, Leave Early,” we gather ‘round the casket (metaphorically… mostly) to read funeral trauma stories sent in by our beloved Chaos Cousins—because nothing builds community quite like processing grief with a sharp sense of humor and impeccable side-eye.

This episode has everything: a Step Witch so diabolical she's asking d to be haunted by her late husband, a poem so heartbreakingly beautiful it will bring you to tears—the cathartic kind, not the “I’m trapped at a wake making awkward small talk” kind—a dad who didn’t just emotionally distance himself but truly leaned into his absent parenting style, and Lex sharing a deeply personal story about what happens when the Golden Child dares to need attention.

It’s grief, it’s chaos, it’s generational trauma dressed in funeral black with just a hint of petty, and as always, we remind you that when the vibes get weird, you can live, laugh, and absolutely leave early.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠ Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions

okay love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

In this episode we’re running through the questions we get all the time — about where we’re from, our family dynamics, being twins, sibling arguments, relationships, and whether humor is a coping mechanism or a personality trait.

There are strong opinions. There are vague explanations. There are answers that raise more questions.

Welcome to The FAQs We Give.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions

okay love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

This week’s episode started with a simple question on TikTok: “Drop your hamster stories.” The comments did not disappoint.

In Hamster Tales, we read through listener submissions that range from mildly chaotic to deeply concerning — tiny cages, dramatic escapes, suspicious deaths, and the kind of childhood negligence that only makes sense in hindsight. It’s unhinged, it’s nostalgic, and it’s proof that none of us were equipped to own a rodent at age eight.

Want your story shared on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com

Write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.

In this episode of Traumatically Speaking, we read some of the worst (and weirdly most relatable) things your parents said to you straight from our social media comments.

The backhanded compliments.The comparisons.The “I’m just being honest” speeches.
The lines that stuck with you way longer than they should have.

We react in real time — laughing, cringing, and occasionally staring into the abyss.

If you’ve ever realized one sentence shaped your entire personality… this one’s for you.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions

okay love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

This episode is exactly what it sounds like. Episode 7 is a compilation of short listener stories centered around one shared theme: shitty moms.

From a mother who thought a lit match was an acceptable teaching tool, to one who guilted her kid into funding a Def Leppard concert, to the quiet grief of going no contact, to a mom deep in her ho phase outsourcing childcare via food stamps — these stories are raw, absurd, painful, and somehow still funny in the way only survival stories can be.

There’s no moral of the story and no tidy resolution. Just lived experiences, nervous laughter, and the collective realization that some people should’ve come with a parenting permit.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com
Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

ok love you bye,
Sloan & Lex

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:
⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.

This episode is a little different. In The Things That Keep Us Up at Night, we step away from trauma work and into the quieter chaos of overthinking. Lex shares a story about an interview where she accidentally exceeded expectations, while Sloan recounts an identity crisis that almost led to a Megan-worthy phone call. There are no deep dives, just honest stories, nervous laughter, and the things your brain refuses to let go of at 2 a m.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com

Remember: Write it in a story format, bullet points don't flow, and send it in a .pdf if ya nasty.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

** We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: ⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.

Being twins is often romanticized. This episode is not that. In The Trauma of Being Twins, we talk about how growing up as twins impacted our family roles and emotional survival. We break down how scapegoat and lost child dynamics formed, how they followed us into adulthood, and why untangling them has been necessary for healing.

Dark humor included.Matching trauma not required.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com

Remember: Write it in a story format, bullet points don't flow, and send it in a .pdf if ya nasty.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

** We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: ⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, domestic violence, and divorce.

In this episode of Traumatically Speaking, Sloan shares her experience growing up as a Parentified Child and how being forced into emotional adulthood too early shaped the way she connected with people later in life.

She talks about feeling disconnected from her peers while carrying adult worries at a young age, and how that disconnect followed her into relationships, including a pattern of dating people significantly older than her.

Through stories of marriage, divorce, and the long process of unlearning survival roles, Sloan reflects on what it has taken to heal from a dynamic that taught her maturity was the same thing as safety.

This episode is for anyone who was praised for being “so mature” when what they really needed was to be a kid.

Want a chance to share your story on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com

Remember: Write it in a story format, bullet points don't flow, and put it in a .pdf if ya nasty. 16 point, double spaced, .pdf's will receive accolades and consensual mouth kisses from Sloan.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

** We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.