The Extended Trauma Universe
Look! Squirrel! #19
Commentary
Many of us build our identity around our painful history. The mind carefully preserves every wound, every injustice, and every difficult chapter as evidence of who we are. The deeper Self acknowledges the past but remains interested in what is alive right now.
The Squirrel turns suffering into a blockbuster franchise. Readers recognize the tendency to replay and expand painful narratives, while the Flower Capybara gently redirects attention to what exists beyond the story.
Question: What part of my story do I keep revisiting even though it no longer tells me who I am?
Comments
If something in this resonated with you, please share your perspective. What stood out? And if you've lived through something similar, your experience might add a whole new layer to this conversation, for others as much as for yourself.