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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wake up from this dream soon and I’ll find peace within my mind when I do wake up. Maybe I’m okay, maybe there isn’t anything wrong with me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @creative_writer gentle hugs to you 💗
did your psych session go okay yesterday? i'm so sorry to hear the SI has been really strong recently, but i'm really proud of you for working on staying safe.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer hey hun 👋
Any dark choccie left for tonight? 😋
Sorry to hear you are struggling with SI hun. What do you feel would be most helpful for you in keeping safe?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer I'm glad that you have those things in place already hun, how you tracking now?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Good evening @creative_writer, I can see that there have been some more vulnerable moments for you this evening. Though I am glad to see you are here with us and connecting with our community. Do you find this helps you when you're feeling overwhelmed at all?
I love what you said here: "I would be compassionate towards them advise them to take it moment by moment. I would say healing is possible, and sometimes people take steps backwards and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean they are falling apart."
I think you deserve this loving advice too. What can you do moment to moment tonight? What step comes first? (I hope it's dark chocolate... 🤭).
I would also love to know if you have found creative ways to express your feelings lately?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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