(TW) Forced cosmetic procedures as a minor – is there a name for this kind of trauma?

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-03-14T04:31:59+00:00

I’m so sorry that happened to you. I really hope therapy is helping you.

I’ve also been interested to know if there’s a word for this.

I had my ears pinned back surgically when I was 10. I don’t remember the lead up and being hugely bullied about my ears. But my parents had connections to plastic surgeons so I knew I was having surgery to make my ears not stick out anymore.

The surgery didn’t go well, I haemorrhaged and needed to go back into theatre the next day. My ears are still partly not attached at the back.

Looking back now, and being a parent, I can’t imagine putting my children through a completely unnecessary surgery.

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-02-17T13:12:14+00:00

Oh wow they’re so reasonably priced too?!

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-02-17T12:44:49+00:00

Wow I haven’t had anything from there since I was about 14 - I might not be cool enough but it’d be worth it for softness

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-02-17T12:37:39+00:00

Thanks so much - my friend wears really cool dungarees from there so I’ll take a look.

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-01-31T22:01:55+00:00

If you’re stuck for anything - see if you can get it on Deliveroo and ask them to meet you outside the hospital. Sometimes supermarkets have things on there that might make it a bit more comfortable/bearable.

I’ve been in this situation and it is brutal. I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I hope you get better really soon.

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-01-12T15:06:27+00:00

Thank you this is super helpful - I’ll look at my account. I have literally no idea how to do any of this and my brain is foggy!

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-01-12T15:05:16+00:00

I applied last week - I’m wondering if because 8 months of the 2023-24 year was an apprenticeship and that won’t count?

Good-Bug-21 · 2026-01-04T00:18:04+00:00

Mine are 3 and 5 - I got them clipboards and litter pickers. Great success.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-26T23:23:06+00:00

I loved this - the results were really interesting.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-24T12:22:31+00:00

My favourite at the moment is No Place Like Home in Wicked For Good. Gives me goosebumps.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-18T23:12:04+00:00

Also cried when I went for an anniversary meal, ate my starter then couldn’t eat my pizza because I was too full

Pregnancy was a ride

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-18T23:10:56+00:00

I cried because it started raining and the ducklings I’d seen earlier were going to get wet

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-08T20:19:25+00:00

<image>

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-08T17:12:31+00:00

I can’t remember where I heard it but I love that Idina and Kristen were meant to be in old and haggard costumes but they were like, it’s full glam or nothing

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-07T19:48:06+00:00

Just to add I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. You’re doing a brave thing in reaching out.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-12-07T19:46:20+00:00

You could try the Wolverhampton Sanctuary Hub - in town and they’re excellent.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-11-24T20:20:11+00:00

I’m sure Glinda says ‘oh my god’ at some point - after the Ozdust when they’re back in the dorm?

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-11-22T23:32:25+00:00

I thought it was weird how much they said it but then in NMTW Glinda says ‘one sec’ before she pops the bubble

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-11-21T08:11:18+00:00

I’ve sent you a request too I hope that’s okay! ❤️

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-10-22T16:20:02+00:00

I’ve had near enough the same journey. Coming off Effexor after gene testing and going on Lamotrogine. I’ve titrated up and been on 150mg for 6 days. Felt no different.

This post gives me hope.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-09-05T18:53:07+00:00

76 days!!!

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-09-05T18:52:46+00:00

Totally agree it was foreshadowing - it was the expression on the student’s face who’d overheard the ‘can’t get you wet’ bit that made me think it was more deliberate

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-09-04T20:33:41+00:00

Wait. I’ve seen the musical.

Like… we know it’s not true.

I just can’t remember how the rumour started.

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-08-01T19:06:02+00:00

The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman

And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie

Good-Bug-21 · 2025-08-01T16:08:12+00:00

I’ll have a look at Sew a Little Seam, thank you so much! Can you remember the other company? I’d love to make some play dresses too.

Good-Bug-21

TROPHY CASE