Reaching For You - BBC Dodger

Male reader x Dodger
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When intense recollections of a traumatic event interrupt the present, flashbacks occur.

They could make you feel cut off from your immediate environment. Even though the horrific event happened a while ago, you could feel as though you are back there again, going through it all over again.

It can take some time for sexual assault, abuse, and other traumatising events to cause flashbacks. Even if you believe you have effectively recovered from the pain it gave you, this could still occur months or even years later.

After having your first flashback, the persistent fear of going through the trauma again could start to creep into your regular life.

The majority of flashbacks consist of pictures from the distressing incident. These visuals can cause you to feel strong emotions as well as physical side effects including trembling, dizziness, and an accelerated heartbeat.

While some flashbacks may contain vivid pictures, others may only contain some of the feelings you felt at the time.

But for Arthur, this trauma was different. Travelling across the country on your own does that to you; the isolation and the promise of a better life are the only things dragging you along.

If only you knew what was really in store. . .