warning: intense angst, suicidal tendencies, and depressing thoughts and actions. others will be noted on-top of each chapter ˚✧₊⁎| | ⁎⁺˳✧༚ invalidation; a form of relational trauma which, over time, harms the brain and nervous system, and also results in the disintegration of any healthy bonds of connection, and dissolution of trust in others.