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[thesobercoachuk]

Bread & Jam

I was asked ‘what food takes you back to your childhood?’ “Fucking toast!” I replied. and it’s true, it does and before thinking about it a letting my reply marinate in the old grey matter I replied with vitriol and hate. Yes, you read that right, Hate!! A strong word you may think for simple round of toast, (why do we call them rounds when they are clearly square?) I digress. You see when I was…

[discoverfelicity]

#endthestigma & seek help today! Therapy can be the ultimate form of #selflove Visit www.felicity.care or write to us at hola@felicity.care #Repost @makedaisychains (@get_repost) ・・・ ✨Therapy can be hard. Sometimes people don’t realise how it can make you feel. Including those who have never had therapy, those who provide therapy and those in therapy. ⠀ 🍯 I liken it to a jar with mud, silt and water in a jar. Left over time all sediment settles. It’s still there but there’s also clear water. During therapy that jar is shaken up. It’s the same amount of sediment (ya know; the difficult stuff) but there’s no more clear water. It’s all muddy. For some; the bit during and after therapy can be really hard; you have to wait for it to settle. But hopefully as therapy continues, the sediment is less and less. ⠀ 🌈 So if you struggle with therapy or avoid it because it makes you feel worse; that can be part of therapy; of working through. ⠀ (Just want to acknowledge that therapy is really hard to get now; not everyone gets therapy, gets the right therapy for the right amount of time or the right therapist.). ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #therapy #therapyselfie #selfietherapy #therapist #intherapy #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #selfcareblogger #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryblogger #therapyblogger #depressionrecovery #anxietyrecovery #counsellingtherapy #felicity #happyplace #counseling #counselling https://www.instagram.com/p/CDO4febDuSf/?igshid=1e5akcrnk3d42

[hopeisreal42]

Positive affirmations from my most recent blog post-link in bio. I’m also hosting a free workshop on July 15th-“positive affirmations for hard feelings.” We’ll talk about how to handle feeling stuck, and wanting to quit. I’ll introduce dialectics and how they help me, plus there will be some poetry and music. Zoom ID: 865 2178 2305 zoom password: 553684 I’d love to see you! #positiveaffirmations #bloggersofinstagram #recoveryblogger #dialectics #wellness #wellnessworkshop recovery #mentalwellness #gratitude #grateful #dbt #dbtskills #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #edrecovery #edwarrior #anxietywarrior #depressionhelp #stopthestigma #ocdwarrior #ocdrecovery #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #schizoawesome #goodenergy #keepgoing https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbKctflVjX/?igshid=rlmhmw4pm2cy

[afoxcaughtbydogs]

I talked to my therapist today and we got into how I... have intense meltdowns once in a while, and how I’ve downplayed that because I’m invested in being a posi ~recoveryblogger slash upward trajectory haver. But I have sobbing meltdowns, and I can only remember having a couple this summer. Because I’m no longer gripped by low-level fear of the future that periodically escalates into crying about how I’m self-evidently fucked. And that’s uh, a fear that held me in its jaws much of last semester, and I am not sure if it will return once I’m a student again. But man, I keep doing either/or thinking where either I’m working on some personal project (or vaguely mentally gesturing at it), or I’m sort of spiraling around various bad outcomes. As like, an excuse to care. And being human is hugely fucking vulnerable for this reason, right, and part of that is that you make your own reasons to live, at home (inb4 storebought is fine). I am #valid for wanting to transition (and other personal shit I have going on, which I don’t publicly talk about), but it’s definitely like... It’s holding power over me, and I want to be aloof. I want to write fiction because I feel all of this on, cringe upcoming, a raw and confusing level. And basically everything about being a person is confusing, and most rules about how to best be a person have at least some holes, and it’s never easy. And that makes me want to write, because writing about being people is not the same as being people. I know, deep insights, from a guy in your MFA.

[outer-space-art]

I love this area by my bed and I love this new zine #recoveryblogger by @slimgiltsoul

[hopeisreal42]

A quote from my most recent blog post. Link in bio At first the idea of continuing to promote myself and my blog during this time seemed stupid-the world is too different for the same stuff. But then I thought again-if I focus solely on myself, then yeah, it’s shallow, especially now. But if I focus on my why, which is spreading hope and community, that’s good. We need hope and purpose right now more than ever. I feel recharged when I think in this way. #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #dbt #dbtskills #emotionregulation #perspective #selfharmrecovery #mentalhealth #peersupport #recovery #edrecovery #edwarrior #ocdrecovery #ocdwarrior #bipolarwarrior #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #recoveryblogger #mentalhealthblogger #emotions #acceptance #mindfulness #radicalacceptance #thoughtdiffusion #letitgo #depressionwarrior #anxietywarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/B-knC0rF-O8/?igshid=svz1x9uc5gn9

[hopeisreal42]

“In our capitalistic society, the system is ultimately about money-we need people and places who’s ulterior is not getting paid in order to truly care for our soul. If I look to a hospital for a solution, my pockets will always be empty and I will probably feel pretty empty too. I believe a community of compassionate people fills us up regardless of whether we have insurance or not.” Hopepersists.com From my last blog post, which was written before the quarantine-it seems even more apt now. How do we make community now? Social media helps. Zoom wellness groups found on my newsletter help-I participated in two today. There’s also community with animals and nature and our spirituality and creativity. Take care of yourself however you can. Tell me, how are you staying in touch with your community? #community #bloggerofinstagram #recoveryblogger #mentalhealthblog #socialjustice #covid19 #copingskills #selfcare #selflove #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #mentalhealthcommunity #wellness #recovery #weneedpeople https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KwcTWlU-e/?igshid=2ncpmhopd06m

[hopeisreal42]

“The more people that we have as supporters in our lives, the more balanced and enriched our lives will be.” Hopepersists.com The quote is from my latest blog post. Our supporters are ever more important now. The world seems at once very isolated, as less people are out and about, and yet more connected as we are realizing just how much we need each other. One positive from this virus is that people are being more intentional in their relationships and in being supportive of each other. I have been constantly texting and speaking with family and friends since I cannot see most of them in person. Take care of yourself. #selfcare #mentalhealth #peersupport #recovery #blogger #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryblogger #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #bpdrecovery #edrecovery #ocdrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionrecovery #schizorecovery #schizoawesome #bipolarrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #edwarrior #ocdwarrior #bipolarwarrior #anxietywarrior #depressionwarrior #balance https://www.instagram.com/p/B92K3p3llMn/?igshid=fz6izj4cqqsr

[hopeisreal42]

“ Over 10 years ago, I walked into a mental health support group and everyone was saying that their life was tragically over! So I created the blog and book, Hope Is Real!” Inside my little booklet, I tell the story of how my blog came to be. You will see me this Friday at the Seelie Court Marketplace from 5-10p. (572 Stokeswood Ave SE) #hopeisreal #Alifeworthliving #artheals #zine #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #peersupport #recoveryisreal #atlantarecovery #indieartist #recoveryblogger #bpdrecovery #edrecovery #bipolarbadass #schizoawesome #anxietyrecovery #ocdrecovery #spoonie #depressionrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B9c23JYlBLD/?igshid=oj1cnne4ugyx

[hopeisreal42]

“Be a beacon of hope.” Hopepersists.com I heard a peer say today that she respects herself now and has a life worth living. Words I love to hear. It’s true for me too! #hope #recovery #selfrespect #keepongoing #butterflies #inspiration #peersupport #recoveryblogger #mentalhealth #artheals #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #bethechange #bealight https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JTnptljz1/?igshid=pv5zkfnwe6o6

[hopeisreal42]

“Let your kindness, curiosity, and creativity take up space wherever you go.” Hopepersists.com. Active link in bio. Go to my blog for my New Years book recommendations and reviews. #bookreviews #feministblogger #recoveryblogger #inspirational #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #recovery #creativity #artheals #goodvibrations #positivevibrations #goodenergy #gratitude #bethechange #changetheworld #bekind https://www.instagram.com/p/B7FMXJ_lEeW/?igshid=o8z8y9kxvz8m

[hopeisreal42]

“Trauma Informed Care-We need to change the conversation from “what’s wrong with you” to “what’s happened to you?” This will promote true healing. We are not our diagnosis! Hopepersists.com ⠀ ⠀ Come to the NAMI Dekalb holiday party this Monday at 6:30p - The R2ISE Theatre and our first piece is this very concept-we are not our diagnosis! (We are people who have been through trauma with the ability to heal.) #trauma #traumainformedcare #peersupport #mentalhealth #recovery #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthauthor #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryblogger #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthwarrior #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #depressionrecovery #edrecovery #bpdrecovery #edwarrior #bpdwarrior #ocdrecovery #ocdwarrior #schizoawesome #bipolarwarrior #bipolarrecovery #anxietywarrior #anxietyrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xvtEOF9nd/?igshid=oayk34xbsest

[hopeisreal42]

“Our experiences are real!” #peersupport #recovery #mentalhealth #traumainformedcare #trauma #traumarecovery #traumasupport #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryblogger #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #changeisreal #iamtheevidence #mentalillnessisnotacrime #ptsdwarrior #ptsdrecovery #ptsd #ptsdsupport #validation #validatetrauma https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vMJIAlGlg/?igshid=nak7let5ljek

[hopeisreal42]

“People with lived experiences in the mental health system are the missing ingredient for trauma informed success!” Hopepersists.com Yesterday my drug court wellness group talked about trauma informed care. Everyone was so engaged and the conversation was great. Let’s have a recovery system that lifts people up instead of shouting them down. #trauma #traumainformedcare #peersupport #drugcourt #recovery #mentalhealth #whathappenedtoyou #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #dualdiagnosis #liftpeopleup #recoveryblogger #mentalhealthblogger #recoveryauthor #mentalhealthauthor #recoverywriter #mentalhealthwriter #dialogue #talkaboutit #breakstigma #stampoutstigma #mentalhealthstigma #peoplecanchange #changeisreal #hope https://www.instagram.com/p/B5na6PXFuYj/?igshid=jhbn1teo6e79

[hopeisreal42]

It invites us to ask, “To what am I in bondage, and to what are we in bonded?” (The Message Bible) Let us break the bondage of trauma with trauma informed care. (Me) hopepersists.com I’m working on reducing my anxiety without using my prn when I can. I’ve been pretty successful by validating and supporting myself. My healing is happening-yours is too! #traumarecovery #traumainformedcare #traumahealing #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #recovery #recoveryblogger #recoverywriter #peersupport #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyhealing #anxietyrecovery #skillsoverpills #dbt #dbtskills #validation #validationheals https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iwCKJlBGo/?igshid=1e7g6tu6rr59z

[hopeisreal42]

This is my friend and author, Ashley Smith. I will be supporting her with a blog-to-book workshop this Friday morning. I recently released my own book-Hope Is Real: I Have A Purpose. I write about how I become well again after a hospitalization in 2017. Follow the link in my bio to order a book! #writerscommunity #inspiration #mentalhealth #mentalhealthblogger #recovery #recoveryblogger #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthwarrior #schizoawesome #ocdwarrior #anxietyrecovery #atlantaworkshop #atlantarecovery #atlantamentalhealth #alifeworthliving #focusonthegood #bethechange #recoveryworks #youcandothis #youcandoit #disabledpride #disabilitypride #livingmydreams #hopeisreal #blogtobook #femaleempowerment #mentalwellness #mentalhealthauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/BuY3l-BhNgT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7kkhcsxf2vby