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Courageous mighties

I am getting mentally ready to start in a new group tomorrow.
I am going to meet up with the two therapists that host the group first to get an introduction.
And to meet them before I meet the rest of the group.
On one hand, I am really looking forward to starting up again.
The therapy pause has done me no favors.
On the other hand, I am quite dreading meeting new people.
And I am very anxious.
But I'll do it.
Just like I've done everything else on my journey.
And it got me thinking about courage.
I think we mighties are so very courageous for managing and healing like we do.
It is far from easy facing what we face on a daily basis.
But we do it.
I think that makes us courageous.
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Cracking the code

Yesterday I shared about not being where I thought I would be in my life.
And it got me thinking.
I never thought, I would be on this journey.
I never thought, I would have to work on healing.
But since I am on this journey and since I am working on healing,
I had a little look back on where I started compared to where I am now.
And I have come so very, very far.
I have cracked part of the code for my good life.
Sure, many days I don't live by the code... yet.
But I an wiser in what I can do to help myself.
And I am slowly, very slowly, doing more of it.
I have learned so much from you all.
From your shares and comments.
And I am so thankful.
You are a fountain of wisdom.
And you have come so far.
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A very different life

Feeling very nostalgic today.
I've been going through a lot of old photos.
And it hit me:
My life has turned out so very different than what I imagined.
And it's so different form others my age.
I could feel myself getting wrapped up in harsh judgment of myself and my life.
But I don't wish to do that.
I wish to show myself understanding and grace.
I haven't done anything wrong.
It's not my fault.
My childhood, circumstances, life, toxic relationships and biological inheritance have created my mental health issues.
Along the way, I've tried to do my best - somedays simply to survive.
And this Monday I wanted to remind you of all your effort too.
We have done our best.
And we continue to do our best.
However it may look on any given day.
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We made it! Wanna share a win?

It's Friday!
We made it through another week.
However you got through; you got through!
So you get a bouquet of flowers.
Do you want to take a moment and think about a win?
Maybe share it with us in the comments?
I'll get us started - like always.
No win is too "small".
Because I believe they all are various degrees of big wins for us spoonies and mighties.
I for one am rooting for you.
And I applaud you for getting as far as you have💐
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When things seem stagnant

I don't really feel like I am getting anywhere with my healing journey at the moment.
I feel stagnant.
But I am trying to turn this negative view around.
Maybe I'm not stagnant.
Maybe I'm maintaining status quo for a while.
Although I do feel like I've taken some steps back due to not being in therapy...
So maybe this is a time to recoup and refocus.
Growth isn't always visible.
Sometimes it hides in the nooks and crannies of the heart, mind and soul.
What matters a lot is that we keep showing up for ourselves.
That we keep showing up for our healing.
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Small steps

I am facing several big things the coming month or so.
When I think about them, I easily become overwhelmed.
And anxious.
Stressing myself out in advance.
Yep, I'm good at that.
But I also do try to focus on the smaller steps.
And one thing at a time.
Reminding myself that I can do hard things.
And that things often are less daunting once you start doing them.
Easy does it.
I often forget that.
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Reaching out #Depression #Anxiety #BPD #Borderline #Fatigue #Bipolar #MentalHealth #Support #checkin #Disorder

Hello, I'm seeking your support.

I was recently laid off from a job that I truly enjoyed. Over the past 10 years, I have grappled with depression and anxiety, and I have been taking medication for the past 4 years.

Losing my job has significantly exacerbated my feelings of depression and anxiety, to the point where most days, I struggle to get out of bed. I find myself spending the whole day eating, watching Netflix, and mindlessly scrolling through social media.

My job was a beacon of hope for me, especially after it took me 3 years to find a job following a 7-year tenure at my previous workplace. Now, I feel hopeless about finding another job. I am so drained and disheartened that I can't even muster the energy to work on my resume and start applying again. I keep asking myself, "What's the point?"

Especially considering that I'm a 38-year-old single woman, the thought of failing at everything and never achieving anything in life keeps taunting me. How can I start over at this age with nothing to build on?

In any case, I was hoping that you could provide me with some ideas and recommendations for sustainable morning and nighttime routines that could assist me during this challenging period.

Thank you very much 🤍

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Monday reminder

As I was hanging up the clothes to dry this morning, I started thinking about all that, I had already done that morning:
- Showered
- Made lunch bags for the kids
- Got the kids ready for school
- Walked them to school
- Washed the clothes
- Tidied up the home
- Brushed my teeth.
And I thought to myself: I did good.
I love it when I think that.
So often I feel terrible about myself and feel wrong...
But this morning, I felt good about myself.
Not because I did a lot, but because I actually used a affirmation.
I focused on that I was doing good.
And I really hope you manage to focus on something today - and this week - that makes you feel good about yourself.
You try so hard.
You do your best.
And that's truly amazing.
YOU are truly amazing.
I wish you the best week you can have.
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It's Friday! Wanna share a win?

Friday🥳
We made it another week!
And however you got through - you got through.
And that's worth celebrating.
I see you all doing your best to get by, cope and live your life.
And it's inspiring.
And I want to tell you that I really think you're doing good under some truly challenging circumstances!
You deserve a BIG high five!
Do you want to share a win with us so we can cheer each other on?
As always; I'll get us started in the comments.
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