Core Concepts
Trauma survivors can leverage Google's Popular Times and Live Visit Data to manage public outings and mitigate triggers associated with crowds and busy environments.
Abstract
The content discusses how trauma survivors can use Google's Popular Times and Live Visit Data to navigate public spaces more comfortably. After escaping an abusive relationship, the author struggled with the long-term effects of trauma, including hypervigilance, emotional flashbacks, migraines, and difficulty functioning in public settings.
The author explains that common symptoms of trauma can make it challenging to move through society. However, technology has provided tools and apps that can offer relief. One unexpected solution the author has found is Google's Popular Times and Live Visit Data graph. This feature allows users to see the expected busyness of a location at different times of the day, enabling trauma survivors to plan their outings accordingly and avoid peak hours when crowds and activity levels may be overwhelming.
The author emphasizes the importance of this capability for trauma survivors, as navigating public spaces can be exceptionally loud and trigger various trauma responses. By using the Popular Times and Live Visit Data, trauma survivors can better manage their daily activities and reduce the impact of their trauma symptoms.