"Candy 'Salads' Trend: A Sweet Escape from Trauma"
A new TikTok trend involves making "candy salads" while sharing personal traumas, blending humor and vulnerability. Mental health experts suggest that while sharing can be cathartic, it's important not to conflate all distressing experiences with trauma. The trend offers a way for people to process difficult events and feel seen, but should be approached with caution to avoid trivializing genuine trauma.