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~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

JynxModerator

~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Hey hi hello! Welcome to the second iteration of...

~ The Toolshed ~

I decided to make a new thread, as the first one had errors and phantom pages, and was getting quite long! You can still find all the amazing pics, inspiring quotes, and uplifting messages of the first Toolshed here.

What is the Toolshed? Ain't a place to hang your hammer! Hehe this is a space where we can share the things that have helped us in our recovery. Tools, coping skills, inspiring ideas, and messages of hope and growth, is what this space is all about!!

You can stay connected and up to date on this space by favouriting, or by subscribing to the thread - head to the top of the page, and find the three dots to the right of the thread title (next to the star), click, and from the drop down menu you can 'favourite' or 'subscribe' - and clicking the star itself will also favourite the thread for you.

Favourite threads are then always available in your favourites list which should appear on the right hand side of most forums pages - or you can go to your profile and scroll down to the 'Favourites' section under your recent posts.

If you subscribe, it means that you will get a notification every time someone posts something new in the thread. So up to you if you simply want it to be always accessible, or if you want all the updates, or both!

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! So without further ado, here's my latest batch!

Tagsalad (alphabetical order stolen from @Former-Member hehe):

@AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @Bow @Captain24 @Chasingsunsets @creative_writer @Cuddlebear @Dimity @DownMoreThanUp @MissGremlin @ENKELI @GezzaP @Glisten @heartathome @Jacques @Judi9877 @Kashmina @lonemushroom @Meowmy @MJG017 @Mustang67 @NightFury @Oaktree @PeppiPatty @puppydoglover @rav3n @RebelliousAngel @REDLINEZ750 @RiverSeal @Ru-bee @Shaz51 @SleeplessRaven @The-red-centaur @Till23 @tyme @0ddsidian

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Mustang67Senior Contributor

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From my favourite author Ravenwolf. I hope this inspires some ladies out there.
Darling,
You think you know me.
You don’t.
You’ve seen a glimpse, not the story.
You’ve heard a sentence, not the chapters written in fire.
You have no idea what I’ve survived.
No idea how many flames I’ve walked through barefoot.
No idea how strong I had to become just to stay standing.
So, before you decide you’ve figured me out in a five minute conversation, think again
Look deeper.
Try to understand where I’ve been and who I am.
Who I had to become.
Who I am still becoming.
I am not easy to know.
That is how I want it.
The walls around my heart were not built from pride or ego.
They were built from experience and heartbreak.
And yes, they're high..with good reason.
But I am worth every bit of patience it takes to take them down.
My heart is deep and big.
My loyalty is fierce.
My passion is without end.
When I love, I love without restraint or regret.
I do not love small or live quietly.
And I will not accept less than I deserve.
Why?
Because I know my value and worth.
I know what I bring.
I know the depth I carry.
I will not settle.
I will not tolerate disrespect.
I will never be okay being just an option.
If you want to love me...truly love me..then come as you are, fully.
Bring honesty and your truth.
Bring loyalty.
Bring the real version of yourself, genuine and authentic.
I don't do games or pretense, so don't even go there.
Give me all of you, good, bad and ugly.
I want all of it.
Because you're gonna get all of me, like it or not.
There will be beauty.
There will be flaws.
There will be strength and softness
Love is not about perfection.
It is about choosing someone completely, imperfections included.
I know exactly what I want.
And I know I will not accept anything less.
If you intend to earn my love, start where it matters.
Romance my mind.
Love my heart.
Connect with my soul.
I paid dearly for every lesson that shaped me.
Every scar is owned.
Every ounce of strength was earned.
I know who I am.
I know what I deserve.
And I will never again be less than for anyone ever again.
I am not asking for everything.
I am asking for something real.
And I am worth it.
Ravenwolf

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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@Bunniekins @Cuddlebear @avant-garde @NightFury @MJG017 @ENKELI @Glisten @Captain24 @Flutterbug9 @AlwaysMyself @Chasingsunsets @heartathome @REDLINEZ750 @DownMoreThanUp @Realness @Blackcloud @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Mustang67 @PeppyPatti @MedicinalGypsy @Meowmy @Bow @Dimity @StuF @TAB @SmilingGecko @GezzaP @Jacques @Snowie @Eve7 @outlander @Emelia8 @Kashmina @lonemushroom @Sophia1 @SleeplessRaven @creative_writer @The-red-centaur @R_nie912 @puppydoglover @Sadness2015 @happy222 @Judi9877 @Rosepetal96 @DahliaDreams @Jynx @rav3n @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @RiverSeal @0ddsidian @Oaktree @tyme

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MeowmySenior Contributor

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@MissGremlin thanks sweetheart

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Mustang67Senior Contributor

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I hope you are taking note of what you are posting as well @MissGremlin

How are you feeling today?

You have constantly been in my thoughts ❤️

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@MissGremlin hey beautiful have a wonderful day. take care of you sweetheart. love always bun xx

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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You're so welcome @Meowmy sweet ❤️

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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@Mustang67 i do try to but it's hard especially this morning when everything is going wrong 😞.(I'm safe for now)

Thankyou sweet ❤️.

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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Hello my sweet @Bunniekins, hope you have a lovely day. Love you beautiful ❤️

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BlackcloudSenior Contributor

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That was a beautiful and amazing poem to read @Mustang67 ! ❤️ most of the things written on here really hit me & the thoughts I strongly relate to — especially the first 12 sentences from the first part of paragraph 🌿🦋

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor

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Hello @Blackcloud my sweet, i hope you have a good day ❤️

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