The Gifts of Trauma – A Sarcastic Look at Surviving Hell

Ah, yes, the gifts of trauma.
Let’s unwrap them, shall we?

Gift #1: Nervous System Dysregulation

Ever wanted to feel like your body is stuck in a car alarm factory? Congratulations. You now jump at the microwave beep, can’t relax in silence, and treat rest like it’s a threat.

Gift #2: Unrelatable Humor

You say something hilarious like, “Well, at least if I die in my sleep I won’t have to do emails tomorrow,” and people stare at you like you’re the Joker.

Gift #3: Addictions, Obsessions, or Unhealthy Coping

Because therapy is expensive and tequila is $17.99.
(Also: Doom scrolling. Over-functioning. Isolating. Rage cleaning. Working yourself to death. Welcome to the buffet. Sex. The Amazon delivery driver is at your house daily.)

But Here’s the Real Gift: #4 – Growth

Posttraumatic Growth isn’t some cheesy buzzword.
It’s the process of becoming stronger, more connected, more grounded, and more purposeful because of what you’ve been through.

It’s learning:

• How to regulate your nervous system

• That dark humor is a survival skill, not a flaw

• That you can replace addiction with connection, creativity, or real coping

It’s turning your pain into a path forward—not by pretending it didn’t happen, but by giving it meaning.

Sarcasm Is Just Smart Armor

If you resonated with this list, here’s what I want you to know:
You’re not broken. You adapted to survive.

Now, let’s adapt again—to thrive.

Ready to drop the shame and keep the humor? So are we. Reach out for coaching or keep following along. You don’t have to filter yourself here.