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~ The Toolshed ~

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:

~ The Toolshed! ~

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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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BlackcloudSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 10:49 am AEDT

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@Mustang67 yeah I think it’s just the taste of the matcha in general that creates the trigger, because other times when I order it and drink it I do get IBS symptoms, but this time was my very first time that it gave me a bad headache which I didn’t expect 😅 I think all types of matcha drinks are strong though cause of the flavour

thats great to hear about Ravenwolf, she seems like an inspiring author! ❤️

i really admire the cats in the picture you’ve attached, really cute and precious little ones!! 🐱

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Unknown userMember21 Oct 2025, 11:47 am AEDT

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Mustang67Senior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 12:06 pm AEDT

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Here is another one from Ravenwolf.

Maybe you woke up today and felt frustrated, weary and even a little overwhelmed.

Life can be like that sometimes.

But all the bad stuff, all the hard days, huge obstacles and mountains you had to climb happened for a reason…

To build you up and show you how much you’re capable of-

Or did you not realize how far you’ve come and what you’ve accomplished because you were too busy fighting to survive.

That’s what I’m telling you…

All the things that you thought were going to take you down never did.

You may have fallen down, stumbled a bit or lost your way a time or two, but you’re still here…still going.

Those doubts you’ve had about your strength and bravery…you’ve proven them wrong.

I know you never asked for the hardship and challenges that you’ve overcome…

But you’ve always found a way and managed to rise above the pain, heartache and difficulty.

So, yes, you are right where you’re meant to be.

Maybe it’s not where you expected and perhaps it seems a little heavy at times,

But these are the times to start believing in yourself.

Find your reason to keep going- yourself, your loved ones, your happiness-and then push forward.

Do the things you said you never would be able to.

Chase the dreams you never thought possible.

Find the moments in your life that have been just waiting for you to enjoy-

The beautiful people, places and experiences that you’ll always remember.

Life forged your strength in the struggles…

Now it’s up to you to step out of your comfort zone and start living.

Write the book.

Take the trip.

Learn how to bake the cake.

Happiness isn’t always about the big things, there’s tremendous beauty in the small stuff, too.

You’re exactly where you’re meant to be, but it’s up to you to find out why.

After all, your happiness is worth it.

You’re worth so much more than you’ve been accepting.

Grow.

Learn.

Live.

Love.

You never know-

You never know-you might just discover a lot of love, laughter and happiness on the way to building a better life. Discover a lot of love, laughter and happiness on the way to building a better life.

Starting with you, starting with today.

You got this.

Ravenwolf

Ravenwolf Website

@ENKELI @PeppyPatti @Judi9877 @Glisten @AuntGlow @MJG017 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @tyme @Blackcloud @REDLINEZ750 @Ru-bee @Emelia8 @avant-garde @RiverSeal @Cuddlebear @rav3n @Chasingsunsets @Bunniekins @MissGremlin @TAB @AlwaysMyself @DownMoreThanUp @Jynx @Asgard @Harmonium @GezzaP @SmilingGecko @Ainjoule @Bon_courage @Oaktree

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 12:08 pm AEDT

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@Bunniekins @Jynx @Blackcloud @Mustang67 @avant-garde @NightFury @MJG017 @Cuddlebear @Chasingsunsets @AlwaysMyself @REDLINEZ750 @DownMoreThanUp @lonemushroom @The-red-centaur @creative_writer @Meowmy @Bow @Dimity @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Till23 @Oaktree @PeppyPatti @heartathome @Glisten @ENKELI @rav3n @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @RiverSeal @0ddsidian @tyme

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DownMoreThanUpSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 12:41 pm AEDT

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@Mustang67 So true my friend! We so need to keep an eye on reality, and never get carried away with the lies pounding us depressed. Reality truly does show that we are much stronger than we feel when weak, and much more capable than we thought we when were down and out.

It is about utilising such truths instead of being snowed under by the negativity lying 24/7.

PLEASE HANG ON TO YOUR GOOD LIFE, HEARING LIES TRY TO ROB YOU FROM BEING IN TOUCH WITH YOUR TRUE SELF DOWN DEEP.

The few truths this liar told us beleiving his own lies.

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MeowmySenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 1:20 pm AEDT

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@MissGremlin dear sreamy, take care.

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Mustang67Senior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 1:38 pm AEDT

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@DownMoreThanUp it all depends on the mood. While feeling down, I am more likely to believe the lies I tell myself. But when I am feeling good and positive, I know they are crap and won't even take notice of the lies.

If only my medication would do the job it is supposed to do. I would be in a much better place, more often.

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 1:41 pm AEDT

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Hello @Meowmy my sweet. How are you going?

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 1:43 pm AEDT

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@MissGremlin hey hunny thank you for including me in your tools i always appreciate these pearls of wisdom. take good care of you sweetheart. love you hunny bun bun xxx

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor21 Oct 2025, 1:45 pm AEDT

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Hello my sweet @Bunniekins, you're welcome as always 😊. Hope you are having a lovely day. Love you beautiful ❤️.

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