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Trauma
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I could've been higher than outer space, they should've seen my face
Forty-some staples just to set it back in place
A whole lot of texts and a few calls
Even at my lowest, I'm a hundred feet tall
I crash limited, I said I need it fully loaded
Blood leaking out my head, gotta be happy I ain't dead
Text back looking for a bag, I guess she know I'm never dead
Then the doctor said I was going home and laying inside a bed
I'm a hustler, forever hustle hard
And I always played it smart, no I ain't care about the cards
And when this shit get rough, it don't mean it's always hard
They love me, but I hate me, thanking God that he saved me
I ain't got no time to wait, I could let her slurp and hold it
Whenever I'm behind the wheel, she know I'm gon' control it
I'm thankful for the blessings, and I get the message
Move at your own pace, I was headed home, nigga, from first base
Where I'm from, they flexing with other people's shit
Just to make them look cool, and you goofies be believing it
I'm just being honest, see my niggas stand on top of shit
I could call up, and he'll let that semi do its thing
Niggas must ain't know, that my last name Ring
All my niggas thumbin through green, they got drugs, welcome to wallgreens
I've been legit, since a Git, I just wanted them to know
Even if they cut my feet, I promise to be ten-toe
Till then, prevail and reach my goals
Get a lot of money, love my bitch and fuck my hoes
He tried me, put him in a hole, I took a L, I'll never fold
I keep on yelling at E, he keep on yelling at me
Big energy, nigga, it's always me versus me
Never send no sadness, I just give love
Never been the type to cry, cause I done seen niggas switch up
You niggas go so ham, nigga, no damn
Praying to God, just in case the gun jam
Young nigga been chasing guap
I remember late nights with the mop
And I would ask for understanding, but he said, don't question him
So he just give you little shit, like, little glimpse,
You don't think that you gon' make it, cause life consists of flips
You don't understand until them plats paper temp
Rollin' three-five of the hemp
And I'm hot as hell, you better check the Temp
For you get fired like a Temp
I was young as hell, nigga, and it was sink or swim
And we was rolling skimps
Big E
Big E, the biggest, like, put a capital on that shit
Big E
Big E
The lyrics to The Big's song "Trauma" delve into themes of resilience, overcoming adversity, and self-reflection. The first paragraph opens with a sense of gratitude and relief for having survived a traumatic experience. The artist expresses gratitude for being whole and not experiencing any facial injuries, which would have hindered his ability to fully appreciate life. He mentions feeling high, possibly through drug use, and describes others' lack of awareness of his internal struggles. The mention of forty-some staples symbolizes the physical and emotional wounds that need to be repaired.
In the second paragraph, the lyrics depict a sense of resilience and determination. The artist asserts his strength even when feeling at his lowest point, emphasizing that he remains tall both physically and mentally despite any setbacks. The line "I crash limited, I said I need it fully loaded" suggests that he takes calculated risks and strives for full commitment in various aspects of his life. The reference to blood leaking from his head serves as a reminder of his mortality and the importance of appreciating life. The mention of being left on "read" by someone he had texted shows a lack of reciprocity, possibly reflecting a feeling of rejection.
The third paragraph reveals the artist's hustler mentality and his self-reliance. He prides himself on working hard and always playing smart. Despite challenging situations, he doesn't let them define him and believes that every struggle is not necessarily hard. He acknowledges the love that others have for him but confesses to self-hatred, showing conflicting emotions and a gratitude for being saved by a higher power. The mention of controlling the wheel symbolizes his desire to have agency and power in his life.
The fourth paragraph focuses on the artist's experiences growing up and witnessing others' actions. He criticizes those who try to impress others by flexing and pretending to be something they're not. He asserts his authenticity and loyalty to his friends, implying that he will protect them when necessary. The mention of his last name, Ring, suggests a sense of pride and legacy. The lyrics conclude with a determination to achieve success, make money, love his partner, and engage in casual sexual encounters. The artist resolves to stay strong, even in the face of adversity, and emphasizes self-love and perseverance. Despite witnessing others change, he remains true to himself and cherishes the experiences that have shaped him into who he is today.
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Written by: Syni McLin
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Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis
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"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed.
In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe’s endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness... before we start again."
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@AmiyaD1611
I agree as someone who worked as a psyche nurse for 6 years, and had to quit because the last year working there effected me very badly.
Now that I have been away for almost 2 years I can only see how much I picked up and how much it shaped me in good and bad ways.
In Switzerland we have an apprenticeship system, So I started working there when I was 16 years old.
My childhood was good, but I still had some unprocessed stuff and was a sensitive person and also had some trauma stored in my DNA from my ancestors from way back, that I didn‘t know their stories yet. Which all suddenly started resurfacing and completely overwhelming me. (which might have not happened had I been in a different work environment)
Well there is also a lot of stuff I disagree with, with our mental health system and I am glad I‘m not a part of it anymore,
sadly a lot of broken peoples themselves work there (nurses, doctors, psychologists), sometimes it seems like just stable enough people trying to help people that are not stable at all.
There are good hearted people there ofc! but many hiding in the helper syndrome (I mean it‘s the perfect field for it)
I have talked to a few people working there and asking how they deal with some of the violent situations that go on there that they have to witness and be apart of ; and some really just say they store it somewhere deep inside them that it doesn‘t effect then.
wonder how healthy that is...
I‘m not trying to badmouth all of this, as I do most deffintly think therapy is important and a good step,
but true healing, will never ever occure in a psyche ward
Just makes me sad thinking about all the patients that kept continue to come back over and over, full on meds, stuck in their patterns for years and never getting fully out of them and experiencing a world without trauma
@theliftexpert
Jeff,
For what it is worth, I thought I would comment.
I am sorry to hear that you had to experience this situation.
Remember, that in life when we have to endure a traumatic event and things feel like they are falling apart.( stuck looking at the past)
It is best to realize that what is really happening , is that your future life is giving you the opportunity to fall into a better place .(start looking towards your healthier future)
The catholic cult doesn’t believe in same sex relationships, so you were kicked out of the club and your experiencing radical rejection on a deep traumatizing level.
Don’t try to change the church, stay on the higher ground and know deep in your heart that you are attracted to the same sex and this is the way the creator made you .
Fuq the church, but love our creator, love yourself and who you are , and find yourself a new kind and caring group to belong to , where you can share your knowledge , talents and be of service with other’s.
Life is a personal book full of chapters that we write and create through choices , actions and consequences of our own doing and of other’s as well.
Dust yourself off and start writing the next chapters in your amazing and unique life journey.
As for your sleeping issues, seek a really good psychotherapist that specializes in emdr to help you deal with the underlying trauma, that this hurtful and confusing event has caused you.
When the trauma is resolved, you’ll be able to have your current self reach back in time and hold the hand of that traumatized person and tell them that everything is ok now , your safe and your coming with me into our amazing and mysterious future together!
Enjoy your journey and best wishes 🙏🏻✨
@bismuth7398
The worst part of being traumatized is that people expect you to behave as if you aren't.
@blt4life112
Yup. "I can't talk to you when you're like this." It still rings in my head.
@sadyoshhours2769
Or when people compare trauma, unable to see that 1) they don't know what it's like to be like you and 2) everyone reacts differently to things. Nobody takes it seriously as an adult and I'm tired of it.
@gamezswinger
They expect you to be a warrior. It's hard to turn the deer with the broken leg into a warrior. The lions have a huge advantage.
@bismuth7398
@@gamezswinger The only way to manage that is hiding long enough for your leg to heal, and staying close to the trees.
(i.e. give yourself time to recover and avoid stressors as much as possible)
Then again, everyone's situation is different. I'm just relating your analogy to my own experiences.
@gamezswinger
@@bismuth7398 What if the leg doesn't heal or heals very little?
@CrimsonRose29
Trauma isn’t always something so obvious either (rape, assault, traumatic accident, near death experience, etc…) it can be subtle but equally as harmful on our mind and body.
For example, I grew up with an absent father and an emotionally unavailable mother. That had more of an impact on me than the sexual abuse I experienced at the age of 21 ever did.
I constantly felt like a burden to everyone and like it wasn’t safe to trust anyone or to share my feelings with anyone. I experienced severe social anxiety, anorexia binge/purge subtype (almost died from that) and alcoholism.
The body keeps score and sometimes it’s as simple as our parents not giving us the care and attention we needed as children.
@stunning_aura8992
Hope things get better for you youd deserve it
@effielove4764
my most impactful traumas were the most mindfucky ones that were less obvious or looked good from the outside. The fact that they are less clearly abuse in itself made it more traumatic. Its like the world and yourself constantly gaslights you about it til the end of time even after you discover the trauma.
@AtomicWhiskers
Do you think growing up without a father also counts as trauma? My dad died when i was young.
Wishing you the best! 💖