| > Trauma is the natural state of the universe. As a survivor of sexual abuse on a lifelong journey of survival, it’s difficult to communicate just how strongly I disagree with (and am repulsed by) this statement and the sentiment behind it. It lacks awareness of the many kinds of trauma, and trivializes the experiences of those who’ve been subjected to things that are anything but natural. Do not mistake the prevalence of something for being “natural”. Trauma, by definition, is the opposite, prevalent though it may be. And even if you could lump all kinds of trauma into the same category, my conclusion would be very different than yours. If trauma is the natural state, then we should be doing everything to change that state, not throw up our hands and conclude “oh well, that’s just the way things are, and the best survive”. Imagine taking this stance on slavery, or more broadly: racism. |
I agree with everything you said.
Also: fuck the natural state of the universe. The natural state of the universe is shit and we should seriously fight against it.
There is no fairness or justice or good in the laws of the universe. Nature is a bitch.
But that's not so bad, because we can be fair and good and make the environment better.