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JynxModerator19 Oct 2023, 6:15 pm AEDT

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So I've decided to create a new space, similar to The Ice-Memery but instead of being silly memes, these are memes/images/words etc. that I've found that are more like tools and insights for recovery. Hence, I welcome you to:

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These are things I've found that are insightful, provide psychoeducation, or that have helped inspire me in my recovery journey. I invite anyone who wishes to contribute to do so! It doesn't have to be pictures, it can be discussion, questions, videos, whatever you like! But to start us off, I would love to share a nice lil stack of memes/pics I've found that I thought were really worth the read.

P.S. If you haven't already, you can also check out our Coping Toolbox for ideas and strategies to help you when you need to cope with the hard stuff!

So without further ado, lemme kick us off!

Will just tag a few forumites to start, pls do tag anyone you feel would enjoy or wanna contribute to this thread!

@tyme @amber22 @hanami @Jupiter @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Shaz51 @outlander @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @NatureLover @Flying_Hams @nervouswreck @Patches59 @Jacques @TAB @Smiling_Gecko @EternalFlower @WIP @StuF @Meowmy @StanD @magpie4 @Captain24 @Snowie @creative_writer @Laura4 @Bow @TideisTurning

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Unknown userMember20 Aug 2025, 10:52 am AEST

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@Dreamy @Jynx @ENKELI @Bunniekins @Cuddlebear @Meowmy @Glisten @avant-garde @MissinTooth @Appleblossom @rav3n @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @Oaktree @Blackcloud @tyme @AlwaysMyself

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 10:54 am AEST

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Thankyou beautiful @Cuddlebear, Casper loves his cuddles too ❤️. My week has been a bit all over the place. No I never heard back from the counsellor, she has ghosted me. I'm glad you met the new psychologist yesterday, I really hope you find her helpful. Hope all goes well with the APARC referral, you've got this sweet ❤️.

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CuddlebearSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 11:20 am AEST

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@MissGremlin I’m genuinely really sorry to hear the counsellor is ghosting you. It’s very unprofessional and also upsetting. I hope you are not blaming yourself? You’ve done nothing to warrant that behaviour. A lot of these services are such poor quality and people suffer more which is not ok.

Yes I am hoping it will go well with psychologist. Counsellor went badly as in no good at all.

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 11:39 am AEST

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@Cuddlebear its just really hurtful and I do go to that self blame, cos its like why was i stupid enough to trust and allow myself to open up. It takes so much courage to actually open up and talk about things and then to be met with being dismissed or made to feel like you are too much, it just makes reaching out to someone else again even harder. But anyway, that's enough of that.

Fingers crossed the psychologist goes well for you sweet, I hope you can get the support that you need and deserve ❤️

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CuddlebearSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 11:56 am AEST

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@MissGremlin I can completely understand that it is hurtful and that the trust you put in them hasn’t being treated with the respect and dignity that you deserve. Dreamy you are worthy of their time and you are not too much. Your courage in reaching out and being honest and vulnerable shows that you have been willing to do the work towards recovery and you are someone who is worthy of a counsellors investment of time and support. They have acted disgustingly and should not be working with vulnerable people. I am hoping in time you will be able to find a counsellor who takes their job seriously and who you can build trust with. I do know how awful it feels as it’s happened to me too at different times and to people I know too. Thing is you do deserve it. You are a beautiful soul and I want all the best things in this world for you and for Caspar.

A big problem with mental health places and services is the poor attitude of staff. No one should ever be made to feel awful for reaching out. Unfortunately, a lot of people have that experience and it is not their fault or yours. It’s the service and staff.

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 1:30 pm AEST

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Thankyou sweet @Cuddlebear ❤️. I'm sorry i just don't have the words to say anything else right now.

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CuddlebearSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 5:53 pm AEST

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@MissGremlin It’s ok you don’t have to say or do anything at all. I just want you to know that I am here for you and you can tag me anytime. I know I’m just online but I’m a real human who does actually care about how you are and how you feel.

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 6:08 pm AEST

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Thankyou my sweet @Cuddlebear, I truly appreciate it. You are amazing beautiful and I love our chats. How did your appointment go sweet?

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PeppyPattiSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 11:13 pm AEST

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Hey peeps

@Former-Member @Jynx @MissGremlin @Cuddlebear @Bunniekins @Bunniekins @Stu @StuF @BPDSurvivor

@lavenderhaze Re: Tabaluga's @holdinghope5 @Glisten @ENKELI @TAB @Meowmy @avant-garde @MissGremlin @Appleblossom

I've just seen bit of newsletter.

@ArraDreaming @Clawde @creative_writer your

AWESOME !!! Gotta see who else has written in !!

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PeppyPattiSenior Contributor20 Aug 2025, 11:16 pm AEST

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Couldn't have said it better
@Cuddlebear

I love you @MissGremlin

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