Trigger warnings specifically have roots in mental health support groups and the point of them is not to never be exposed to a trigger. It’s to have a space where people who rarely/never feel safe specifically because they are being constantly triggered by living their daily lives are able to let down their guard and approach those issues on their own terms.

The reality of making this a safe space for various marginalized groups is that it involves us accommodating each other. I didn’t even realize I had triggers before I started hanging out in communities like this and observing these norms (which btw this community isn’t even that strict about). It’s actually helped quite a bit to be able to get into the habit of avoiding specific topics if I’m having a bad day and I’ve managed to increase my tolerance over time to the point where I’m not triggered more than a couple times a year.