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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 49 MIN

The Trauma of Being Twins

from Traumatically Speaking · host Sloan and Lex

Being twins is often romanticized. This episode is not that. In The Trauma of Being Twins, we talk about how growing up as twins impacted our family roles and emotional survival. We break down how scapegoat and lost child dynamics formed, how they followed us into adulthood, and why untangling them has been necessary for healing.Dark humor included.Matching trauma not required.Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Remember: Write it in a story format, bullet points don't flow, and send it in 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.

Being twins is often romanticized. This episode is not that. In The Trauma of Being Twins, we talk about how growing up as twins impacted our family roles and emotional survival. We break down how scapegoat and lost child dynamics formed, how they followed us into adulthood, and why untangling them has been necessary for healing.Dark humor included.Matching trauma not required.Want a chance to have your story shared on the pod? Email us: [email protected] Remember: Write it in a story format, bullet points don't flow, and send it in 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.

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