This Truth Shall Set You Free: You Are Responsible For Your Triggers

Dr. Ava Pommerenk
7 min readAug 14, 2019

Defining Triggers and Trigger Culture

A “trigger” is hard to define. Though this word has made its way into the regular vernacular of emotionally attuned communities, I don’t believe it is often used in a helpful way. I refer to these communities as promoting a trigger culture. In these communities, when someone says, “I feel triggered,” this…

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Dr. Ava Pommerenk

Coach. Psychologist. Writing about new perspectives, love, relationships, Narcissism, healing, transformation, & culture. www.avapommerenkphd.com