Knowing is half the battle. The other half of the battle is loving yourself as you work towards improvement. We don’t change overnight, so self compassion is necessary. Otherwise the pain of our imperfections could put us into denial.

Abuse seems to be both over and under utilized in current culture. It muddies the waters. Makes it difficult to recognize true harm that could prevent people from being loved and satisfied. Especially if you grow up with this, knowing what healthy love feels like is a mystery.

Finding the space between caring about “the horrors” and encouragement/joy/hope without coming off like

Touch grass, hug a tree, take a walk; we are in a relationship with nature, and always have been. Like any other relationship, our devotion brings benefits.

Iowa lawmakers are leading the way with hate again. But don’t despair, there are so many ways we can take care of each other. (Quote and post your local mutual aid)

It’s the little things. When I have an hour free at work I usually double down to get stuff done. Today, I stretched, smiled, took a walk to get a tea. Feeling much better and still 45 minutes for stuff. Carry it lightly, breathe, living is good. #joyisresistance #mentalhealth #feelgood #lifeisgood

Quote post with photos you took in a National Park.
#NationalParkService
These were all from my favorites file. Our family has had some of our best moments in National Parks. #nature #family #memories

#hope I planted these with my partner less than a week ago. Growth is still our tendency, as a part of nature. If some would rather rot, let them. Let’s #grow!
#plantsky #gardening

It’s -9 outside and it feels impossible that the weather in this photo will ever happen again, but I know it will. #Feelings aren’t facts, but they can be informative and helpful. I think of them like messages to myself from myself. #Emotions are a wonderful part of being human. #joy #anger #sad

#Droomscrolling AKA Threat Related Information Seeking. We look for more info when feeling threatened. But platforms rarely provide info specific enough to you, here and now, to feel safe. Although it brings more threatening info 🔄
#Safety is in your body now #present
#anxiety #stress #fear

Be with us for the long haul, resilience is a balancing act.

“Lightly even though you’re feeling deeply.”

#hope #recovery #sober #selfcare #resilience #hope #RESIST

I have lots of tissues,
come sit by me.
#sad #crying #tears #emotions #recovery #healing #grieving
(from tiny buddha)

Traditional gender roles are harmful for all genders. When #gender roles are enforced it hurts everyone. Our natural human ability to change and grow is thwarted by rigidity and fear. Movements that expand definitions of gender forge a path that benefits everyone!

Therapy can be a way to learn what you’ve been taught about yourself that isn’t true.
#mentalhealth #therapy #selfawareness #recovery #trauma #abuse #neglect #selflove #JamesBaldwin

988 can be helpful but sometimes you’re looking for support that’s more specific. #crisisnumbers #inclusive #crisisline #mentalhealth #call