In this episode we’re running through the questions we get all the time — about where we’re from, our family dynamics, being twins, sibling arguments, relationships, and whether humor is a coping mechanism or a personality trait.

There are strong opinions. There are vague explanations. There are answers that raise more questions.

Welcome to The FAQs We Give.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions

okay love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

This week’s episode started with a simple question on TikTok: “Drop your hamster stories.” The comments did not disappoint.

In Hamster Tales, we read through listener submissions that range from mildly chaotic to deeply concerning — tiny cages, dramatic escapes, suspicious deaths, and the kind of childhood negligence that only makes sense in hindsight. It’s unhinged, it’s nostalgic, and it’s proof that none of us were equipped to own a rodent at age eight.

Want your story shared on the pod? Email us: traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com

Write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

ok love you bye,

Sloan & Lex

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions.

In this episode of Traumatically Speaking, we read some of the worst (and weirdly most relatable) things your parents said to you straight from our social media comments.

The backhanded compliments.The comparisons.The “I’m just being honest” speeches.
The lines that stuck with you way longer than they should have.

We react in real time — laughing, cringing, and occasionally staring into the abyss.

If you’ve ever realized one sentence shaped your entire personality… this one’s for you.

Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: ⁠⁠traumaticallyspeaking@gmail.com⁠⁠Remember: write it like a story — bullet points don’t flow — and send it as a .pdf if ya nasty.

We support and encourage therapy. If you are looking for a licensed therapist visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are not here to heal you, just to keep you company between sessions

okay love you bye,

Sloan & Lex