The Companion
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We’re a community & content platform that bring fans together to inspire growth, empathy & positive mental health. We also co-create wellness products that reflect our mission. This account is run by Lawrence and Welles…say Hi 👋
This is how Lawrence edits 😂
What would you name each of these 5 stages?
47% down today of the most incredible stories about how fandom saved mental health.
15 days until paperback presales! 2 days left on this special edition pre-order window (find it in our shop now)!
What would you name each of these 5 stages?
47% down today of the most incredible stories about how fandom saved mental health.
15 days until paperback presales! 2 days left on this special edition pre-order window (find it in our shop now)!
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This is how Lawrence edits 😂
What would you name each of these 5 stages?
47% down today of the most incredible stories about how fandom saved mental health.
15 days until paperback presales! 2 days left on this special edition pre-order window (find it in our shop now)!
What would you name each of these 5 stages?
47% down today of the most incredible stories about how fandom saved mental health.
15 days until paperback presales! 2 days left on this special edition pre-order window (find it in our shop now)!
45% through final edits on the most vulnerable fan stories ever shared.
Want exclusive behind-the-scenes access and first looks at what we're creating?
👆 Newsletter link in bio—we're sharing the real editing process, not just the highlights.
Want exclusive behind-the-scenes access and first looks at what we're creating?
👆 Newsletter link in bio—we're sharing the real editing process, not just the highlights.
June 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
45% through final edits on the most vulnerable fan stories ever shared.
Want exclusive behind-the-scenes access and first looks at what we're creating?
👆 Newsletter link in bio—we're sharing the real editing process, not just the highlights.
Want exclusive behind-the-scenes access and first looks at what we're creating?
👆 Newsletter link in bio—we're sharing the real editing process, not just the highlights.
Got fandom-inspired ink? 🖋️💥
We’re collecting tattoo photos for Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom, our upcoming book with Amanda Tapping!
Tattoos connect us, mark our journeys, and show we’re never alone. 💜
Pictured: The 3 Fries of 3 Fries Short!
Submit yours: form.jotform.com/251173991701...
Tattoos connect us, mark our journeys, and show we’re never alone. 💜
Pictured: The 3 Fries of 3 Fries Short!
Submit yours: form.jotform.com/251173991701...
April 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Got fandom-inspired ink? 🖋️💥
We’re collecting tattoo photos for Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom, our upcoming book with Amanda Tapping!
Tattoos connect us, mark our journeys, and show we’re never alone. 💜
Pictured: The 3 Fries of 3 Fries Short!
Submit yours: form.jotform.com/251173991701...
Tattoos connect us, mark our journeys, and show we’re never alone. 💜
Pictured: The 3 Fries of 3 Fries Short!
Submit yours: form.jotform.com/251173991701...
Janet Fraiser wasn’t supposed to die.
She was safety. She was healing.
And her death still stings.
Written by Kayleigh Dray
Watch our latest video essay on Stargate SG-1’s most devastating moment—and why it matters more than ever.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Iivw7-bwsbk
She was safety. She was healing.
And her death still stings.
Written by Kayleigh Dray
Watch our latest video essay on Stargate SG-1’s most devastating moment—and why it matters more than ever.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Iivw7-bwsbk
Stargate | Janet's Death Stings Now More Than Ever
Janet’s Death Stings Now More Than Ever – A Stargate SG-1 Video Essay✍️ Written by Kayleigh Dray🎙️ Adapted by The CompanionThe death of Dr. Janet Fraiser in...
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March 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Janet Fraiser wasn’t supposed to die.
She was safety. She was healing.
And her death still stings.
Written by Kayleigh Dray
Watch our latest video essay on Stargate SG-1’s most devastating moment—and why it matters more than ever.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Iivw7-bwsbk
She was safety. She was healing.
And her death still stings.
Written by Kayleigh Dray
Watch our latest video essay on Stargate SG-1’s most devastating moment—and why it matters more than ever.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Iivw7-bwsbk
Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about change, lost dreams, relationships that never were, and even parts of ourselves we’ve had to leave behind. This month, we’re diving deep into what grief really looks like and how we move through it.
📖 Read for free: www.thecompanion.app/companion-ne...
#grief
📖 Read for free: www.thecompanion.app/companion-ne...
#grief
March 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about change, lost dreams, relationships that never were, and even parts of ourselves we’ve had to leave behind. This month, we’re diving deep into what grief really looks like and how we move through it.
📖 Read for free: www.thecompanion.app/companion-ne...
#grief
📖 Read for free: www.thecompanion.app/companion-ne...
#grief
📺 The X-Files & the Power of Nostalgia 📺
Self-care isn’t just about routines and boundaries—it’s also about comfort media.
#SelfCare #FandomWellness #ComfortMedia #TheXFiles #TheCompanion
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Self-care isn’t just about routines and boundaries—it’s also about comfort media.
#SelfCare #FandomWellness #ComfortMedia #TheXFiles #TheCompanion
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The X-Files | A Box of Memories Ripped Out My Guts
YouTube video by The Companion
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February 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📺 The X-Files & the Power of Nostalgia 📺
Self-care isn’t just about routines and boundaries—it’s also about comfort media.
#SelfCare #FandomWellness #ComfortMedia #TheXFiles #TheCompanion
youtu.be/Vw7i-2lefHY?...
Self-care isn’t just about routines and boundaries—it’s also about comfort media.
#SelfCare #FandomWellness #ComfortMedia #TheXFiles #TheCompanion
youtu.be/Vw7i-2lefHY?...
💡 It’s time to build your self-care routine.
Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve explored self-care, hobbies & boundaries—now, we’re putting it all together. ✨
🔹 Start small
🔹 Use SMART goals
🔹 Don’t forget Goblin Mode = self-care too
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #FandomWellness
Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve explored self-care, hobbies & boundaries—now, we’re putting it all together. ✨
🔹 Start small
🔹 Use SMART goals
🔹 Don’t forget Goblin Mode = self-care too
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #FandomWellness
February 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
💡 It’s time to build your self-care routine.
Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve explored self-care, hobbies & boundaries—now, we’re putting it all together. ✨
🔹 Start small
🔹 Use SMART goals
🔹 Don’t forget Goblin Mode = self-care too
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #FandomWellness
Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve explored self-care, hobbies & boundaries—now, we’re putting it all together. ✨
🔹 Start small
🔹 Use SMART goals
🔹 Don’t forget Goblin Mode = self-care too
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #FandomWellness
WE’RE REOPENING SUBMISSIONS for Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom—but this time, we just want your most hilarious stories! 🤣✨ (Thread)
February 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
WE’RE REOPENING SUBMISSIONS for Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom—but this time, we just want your most hilarious stories! 🤣✨ (Thread)
🛑 What Do We Mean When We Talk About Boundaries? 🛑
The Companion Newsletter 3 is out now over at www.thecompanion.app
Sign up for a Companion membership. It’s less than a latte a month, and we’ll drop curated lessons into your inbox. We’ll also send you digital and mail goodies from time to time!
The Companion Newsletter 3 is out now over at www.thecompanion.app
Sign up for a Companion membership. It’s less than a latte a month, and we’ll drop curated lessons into your inbox. We’ll also send you digital and mail goodies from time to time!
February 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🛑 What Do We Mean When We Talk About Boundaries? 🛑
The Companion Newsletter 3 is out now over at www.thecompanion.app
Sign up for a Companion membership. It’s less than a latte a month, and we’ll drop curated lessons into your inbox. We’ll also send you digital and mail goodies from time to time!
The Companion Newsletter 3 is out now over at www.thecompanion.app
Sign up for a Companion membership. It’s less than a latte a month, and we’ll drop curated lessons into your inbox. We’ll also send you digital and mail goodies from time to time!
We’re so excited to share that our Lunar New Year Pins are officially here! 🧧✨ These limited-edition, mental health-inspired pins are ready to ship as soon as our campaign ends — and there are only 8 days left to grab yours! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #MysteryPins #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #MysteryPins #pintopia #enamelpins
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’re so excited to share that our Lunar New Year Pins are officially here! 🧧✨ These limited-edition, mental health-inspired pins are ready to ship as soon as our campaign ends — and there are only 8 days left to grab yours! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #MysteryPins #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #MysteryPins #pintopia #enamelpins
🚀The first issue of our NEW newsletter format is LIVE! 🛸
Paid members will receive one newsletter per week, plus some digital and physical goodies sent your way! Free subscribers will receive one newsletter per month. Snag a membership now for less than a latte a month: www.thecompanion.app 🧵
Paid members will receive one newsletter per week, plus some digital and physical goodies sent your way! Free subscribers will receive one newsletter per month. Snag a membership now for less than a latte a month: www.thecompanion.app 🧵
February 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🚀The first issue of our NEW newsletter format is LIVE! 🛸
Paid members will receive one newsletter per week, plus some digital and physical goodies sent your way! Free subscribers will receive one newsletter per month. Snag a membership now for less than a latte a month: www.thecompanion.app 🧵
Paid members will receive one newsletter per week, plus some digital and physical goodies sent your way! Free subscribers will receive one newsletter per month. Snag a membership now for less than a latte a month: www.thecompanion.app 🧵
🛸 Shall we begin? 🌌
A new journey starts tomorrow—one that connects self-care, mental health, and your favorite sci-fi heroes.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now to be part of the adventure: www.thecompanion.app/newsletter/
#selfcare #mentalhealth #fandom #peersupport #selfimprovement #reflection
A new journey starts tomorrow—one that connects self-care, mental health, and your favorite sci-fi heroes.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now to be part of the adventure: www.thecompanion.app/newsletter/
#selfcare #mentalhealth #fandom #peersupport #selfimprovement #reflection
February 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🛸 Shall we begin? 🌌
A new journey starts tomorrow—one that connects self-care, mental health, and your favorite sci-fi heroes.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now to be part of the adventure: www.thecompanion.app/newsletter/
#selfcare #mentalhealth #fandom #peersupport #selfimprovement #reflection
A new journey starts tomorrow—one that connects self-care, mental health, and your favorite sci-fi heroes.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now to be part of the adventure: www.thecompanion.app/newsletter/
#selfcare #mentalhealth #fandom #peersupport #selfimprovement #reflection
Friday Fun! This weekend will be the Lunar New Year Weekend, so lots of family and friend dinners! What's your fav food you'd bring to a Lunar New Year Dinner: nachos, cake, maybe a home tradition?
If I was home, my mom would want me to make a Chinese 5 Spice Fried Chicken!
If I was home, my mom would want me to make a Chinese 5 Spice Fried Chicken!
January 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Friday Fun! This weekend will be the Lunar New Year Weekend, so lots of family and friend dinners! What's your fav food you'd bring to a Lunar New Year Dinner: nachos, cake, maybe a home tradition?
If I was home, my mom would want me to make a Chinese 5 Spice Fried Chicken!
If I was home, my mom would want me to make a Chinese 5 Spice Fried Chicken!
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing everyone a peaceful start to the Year of the 🐍. Thank you for voting to help decide our $7,500 Stretch Goal Freebie. If we hit this goal, every backer gets a new Lunar New Year Box Breathing Keychain! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing everyone a peaceful start to the Year of the 🐍. Thank you for voting to help decide our $7,500 Stretch Goal Freebie. If we hit this goal, every backer gets a new Lunar New Year Box Breathing Keychain! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
Friday Funday! With Lunar New Year only 5 days away, what Lunar Animal Are You?
Shall we make it more fun? If you can, respond with a character from a movie, show, game, gif, etc. hehehe
For example, if you're Year of the Monkey, maybe reply with Planet of the Apes!
Shall we make it more fun? If you can, respond with a character from a movie, show, game, gif, etc. hehehe
For example, if you're Year of the Monkey, maybe reply with Planet of the Apes!
January 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Friday Funday! With Lunar New Year only 5 days away, what Lunar Animal Are You?
Shall we make it more fun? If you can, respond with a character from a movie, show, game, gif, etc. hehehe
For example, if you're Year of the Monkey, maybe reply with Planet of the Apes!
Shall we make it more fun? If you can, respond with a character from a movie, show, game, gif, etc. hehehe
For example, if you're Year of the Monkey, maybe reply with Planet of the Apes!
We’re sitting at $4,997, just $3 away from $5K! 🥳 Be the one to push us over the milestone with 3 pins: www.lunarnewyearspins.com 🚀
January 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We’re sitting at $4,997, just $3 away from $5K! 🥳 Be the one to push us over the milestone with 3 pins: www.lunarnewyearspins.com 🚀
Our Lunar New Year Enamel Pins & Red Envelope 🧧 campaign is live! If you have a minute please take a look because we’ve spent extra time to share some fun and interesting facts about this wonderful holiday ❤️ www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our Lunar New Year Enamel Pins & Red Envelope 🧧 campaign is live! If you have a minute please take a look because we’ve spent extra time to share some fun and interesting facts about this wonderful holiday ❤️ www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
New Year’s resolutions often fizzle out by mid-January right? That’s why I love Lunar New Year. 🌙✨ It’s a built-in reset, perfect for reassessing goals or starting fresh.
What’s your hope for Lunar New Year 2025?
#LunarNewYear #FreshStart
What’s your hope for Lunar New Year 2025?
#LunarNewYear #FreshStart
January 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
New Year’s resolutions often fizzle out by mid-January right? That’s why I love Lunar New Year. 🌙✨ It’s a built-in reset, perfect for reassessing goals or starting fresh.
What’s your hope for Lunar New Year 2025?
#LunarNewYear #FreshStart
What’s your hope for Lunar New Year 2025?
#LunarNewYear #FreshStart
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Thank you @thecompanion.bsky.social for the smile on a Sunday morning!
December 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Thank you @thecompanion.bsky.social for the smile on a Sunday morning!
Hi Aboleyn!! I’m so glad you received the package. I hope our little message from Amanda of putting down those rocks was able to uplift you, even if just for a little bit. Take care and have a wonderful holiday 💜
My @thecompanion.bsky.social Embracing Mental Health as a fandom perk has arrived on a day I really needed the pick-me-up.
December 20, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Hi Aboleyn!! I’m so glad you received the package. I hope our little message from Amanda of putting down those rocks was able to uplift you, even if just for a little bit. Take care and have a wonderful holiday 💜