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 👋
#EditingLife #BehindTheScenes #LawrenceGoneLawrence #embracingmentalhealthasafandom #AmandaTapping #scifi #fandom #book
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)!
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...
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
💡 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!
Spread the word. We all could us a few extra blessings this Lunar New Year ❤️ www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Spread the word. We all could us a few extra blessings this Lunar New Year ❤️ www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
👉 Don’t miss out — pledge today and get yours before the campaign ends: www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
👉 Don’t miss out — pledge today and get yours before the campaign ends: www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
If we push just a bit over $1,000 more to $7500, EVERYONE will also get a FREE Box Breathing Keychain to help with relaxation. 🧘♀️ www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If we push just a bit over $1,000 more to $7500, EVERYONE will also get a FREE Box Breathing Keychain to help with relaxation. 🧘♀️ www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
You can guarantee your set of 5 pins OR get them mystery-style in our red envelopes for a fun surprise. 🎉 Or go ahead and snag you a set and some extras! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You can guarantee your set of 5 pins OR get them mystery-style in our red envelopes for a fun surprise. 🎉 Or go ahead and snag you a set and some extras! www.lunarnewyearpins.com
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
#LunarNewYear #PinCollection #MysteryPins #backerkit #pintopia #enamelpins
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
We often put huge pressure on ourselves to appear as strong as the characters we know and love, even though those standards are more often than not incredibly unrealistic and unsustainable.”
#SelfCare #Fandom #SelfImprovement #MentalHealthJourney #NewsletterLaunch #SciFiHeroes #scifi
#SelfCare #Fandom #SelfImprovement #MentalHealthJourney #NewsletterLaunch #SciFiHeroes #scifi
February 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We often put huge pressure on ourselves to appear as strong as the characters we know and love, even though those standards are more often than not incredibly unrealistic and unsustainable.”
#SelfCare #Fandom #SelfImprovement #MentalHealthJourney #NewsletterLaunch #SciFiHeroes #scifi
#SelfCare #Fandom #SelfImprovement #MentalHealthJourney #NewsletterLaunch #SciFiHeroes #scifi
In this issue:
* We discuss why Sanctuary’s Helen Magnus is not a self-care role model
* The 4 Zones of self-care
* Amanda Tapping and Michelle Hurd talk about their routines
* Journaling prompt: What are other some characters you admire for how they prioritize taking care of themselves?
* We discuss why Sanctuary’s Helen Magnus is not a self-care role model
* The 4 Zones of self-care
* Amanda Tapping and Michelle Hurd talk about their routines
* Journaling prompt: What are other some characters you admire for how they prioritize taking care of themselves?
February 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In this issue:
* We discuss why Sanctuary’s Helen Magnus is not a self-care role model
* The 4 Zones of self-care
* Amanda Tapping and Michelle Hurd talk about their routines
* Journaling prompt: What are other some characters you admire for how they prioritize taking care of themselves?
* We discuss why Sanctuary’s Helen Magnus is not a self-care role model
* The 4 Zones of self-care
* Amanda Tapping and Michelle Hurd talk about their routines
* Journaling prompt: What are other some characters you admire for how they prioritize taking care of themselves?
🚀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!