FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Recovery Club

~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

~ 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

5373 replies

411 - 420 of 5,373

In response to: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@Blackcloud oh wow the last week, glad you've enjoyed it 😊.

Going to an event with your support worker sounds lovely, if you do go i hope you have lots of fun ❤️

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@MissGremlin the support button isn’t working for me sadly 😞 but thanks so much hehe ❤️



In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @Bow @Captain24 @Chasingsunsets @creative_writer @Cuddlebear @Dimity @DownMoreThanUp @Dreamy @ENKELI @GezzaP @Glisten @heartathome @Jacques @Judi9877 @Kashmina @lonemushroom @Meowmy @NightFury @Oaktree @PeppiPatty @puppydoglover @rav3n @RebelliousAngel @REDLINEZ750 @RiverSeal @Ru-bee @Shaz51 @SleeplessRaven @The-red-centaur @Till23 @tyme @0ddsidian @Faith-and-Hope @Faith @Snowie @Emelia8 @Bunniekins @TAB @Jynx @Asgard @Harmonium @SmilingGecko @Ainjoule @Bon_courage @fruitisgood @Bow @Flutterbug9 @Sugarshack @LostAngel @Sunnyside226 @balance37 @EternalFlower @BlueBay @Bill16 @TooManyAcronyms , @Dualcap , @EleeDuboir

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Thankyou for these @Mustang67, I love every one of them ❤️

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@MissGremlin You're welcome. How have you been going lately?

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

@Mustang67 things have been really rough for me so I've been taking things minute by minute.

What's on for you today sweet?

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

AWWW @MissGremlin I am so sorry to hear that. I am here to listen at any time.

I will probably be sleeping some of today. I finally have a date for my gallbladder removal. The will be ripping the sucker out on the 17th December. But I have a 2 to 3 hour appointment on Monday with the Anaesthetist and Nurses. I have no idea why they need to see me for that long. My doctor thinks they will probably run a few tests like and EGC etc, to make sure I am ok to go ahead with the procedure.

I have been meaning to post a Christmas Bluey coin to a friend out that way, but have been putting it off as my back won't let me stand in a line waiting to be served. So I have decided to call in for a visit before my appointment. Plus, they breed Staffies, so I can get some dog loving. These people took me in for 6 months, when I have nowhere to live. And I haven't seen them in a while.

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Thankyou @Mustang67 ❤️.

I've only had 2 hours of sleep so I'm really hoping I can nap at some stage today. Oh I'm so glad you finally have a date to have it removed. That's a long appointment but yes they will make sure you are all good to go ahead with the procedure. Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly for you sweet and you have a fast recovery ❤️.

Awww I'm sure they will love the Bluey coin, it sounds like they are special people that helped you when you needed it 😊. Puppy cuddles are an extra bonus ❤️

In response to: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Hey @Judi9877

Thanks for the tag. You sound very organised and I love the list of things to do to help your mental health!

I can understand the stress of moving, especially in December! I'm sorry you've got carer issues. I hope they sort it out quickly! Do you walk? I don't like walking because I'm lazy. 😁 I hope you have a good day! 💛

In response to: Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

Re: ~ Toolshed 2: Power Tools for Recovery ~

This is what I am working on and aiming for
For too long, I let everything I’ve ever done wrong, everything people have said about me and all the bad choices I’ve made… ruin my days.
I held onto the past so much I didn’t know how to enjoy the present.
That stops now.
Maybe I don’t have the answers or know what tomorrow brings.
I don’t have to.
I’m taking back my power, focusing on myself and what I can control and letting go of the rest.
All those gross opinions about who I am and what I’m doing?
I don’t care anymore.
This is my life and my journey and I don’t owe anyone an explanation about where I’m headed and what I want.
They haven’t walked in my shoes and most of them don’t know where I’ve been-
They haven’t crawled on rock bottom with me, they haven’t fought back to rise again and they definitely didn’t help me when I was down and out..
So, excuse me while I go in a different direction:
One that is focused on me, myself and my happiness.
I won’t stop loving my people and lifting up those in need that I come across, but I’m doing it all on my terms now.
I know who I am, what I’m capable of and what I can become…
So that’s where I’m headed.
Sure, it will storm some days, and I’ll feel like giving up along the way,
But I’m going to keep showing up, standing up and being heard.
I’m a fighter and this is my story.
Maybe it’s not the tale of glamor and glitz of some people, but it’s real, authentic and honest.
I don’t have to light up the entire world, just shine brightly enough to help myself and my people to find their way.
I’m taking control of my life and stopping the excuses, procrastination and guilt.
I’ve stood on the sidelines long enough.
I’m ready to live life and love passionately just the way I’ve always wanted and dreamed of.
If it’s to be, it’s up to me.
One step after another, one day at a time,
I’ll get there.
After all, rock bottom taught me the things I needed to reach the top.
And once I get there,
I’m not looking back.
I got this.
Ravenwolf

@AlwaysMyself @Appleblossom @AuntGlow @avant-garde @Blackcloud @Bow @Captain24 @Chasingsunsets @creative_writer @Cuddlebear @Dimity @DownMoreThanUp @Dreamy @ENKELI @GezzaP @Glisten @heartathome @Jacques @Judi9877 @Kashmina @lonemushroom @Meowmy @NightFury @Oaktree @PeppiPatty @puppydoglover @rav3n @RebelliousAngel @REDLINEZ750 @RiverSeal @Ru-bee @Shaz51 @SleeplessRaven @The-red-centaur @Till23 @tyme @0ddsidian @Faith-and-Hope @Faith @Snowie @Emelia8 @Bunniekins @TAB @Jynx @Asgard @Harmonium @SmilingGecko @Ainjoule @Bon_courage @fruitisgood @Bow @Flutterbug9 @Sugarshack @LostAngel @Sunnyside226 @balance37 @EternalFlower @BlueBay @Bill16
411 - 420 of 5,373