VTMM

Hey — I’m the maker of VTMM (Visual Trauma Mapping Model). I go by the pseudonym Descent, but you can call me Max. It’s a free visual mapping framework for structured self-reflection: taking a messy internal reaction and turning it into parts + linked loops you can actually work with. VTMM is intentionally text-first: a PDF library + diagrams (not an app). You don’t read it end-to-end — you grab the module you need. What it’s built on • A 7-system map (hexagon base + pyramid layer) • Multiple “solution approaches,” including an in-depth one • The in-depth approach uses 5 context mechanics (loops) + 5 pillars (sub-mechanics) so you can work through an experience one mechanism at a time In-depth modules so far • Body Shame • Bodily Anxiety • Identity Shame • Threat Appraisal • Guilt • Fear of Punishment How to try it (plan ~15–30 min for a real first pass) 1. Start with what’s loudest right now (your main worry/pressure/stuck point). 2. Fast pass: map systems + connections → identify the most prominent link between systems 3. Choose an approach and try one lever/step and see what shifts I’d love feedback on • First impression (what vibe do you get?) • Clarity (what lands / what confuses?) • Navigation (where do you get lost / what would you want first?) Quick safety note: Some sections can feel intense. If you feel overwhelmed, pause anytime and go at your own pace. Link: https://descent.studio/ For self-reflection only — not therapy or medical advice.