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~ 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

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I'm all good @Taali Have you got any plans for today? I've got none. How much sleep did you get last night? Little, I presume. I admire your tenacity, my friend! You are a special person! Sending a gentle hug and warm vibes your way. Much love. 💚

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Thank you so much 💓 @heartathome

Your words mean a lot to me!

Yeah sleep still eludes me.

Tenacity? I remember one teacher who described me as tenacious 😣 when questioned by my parents he explained that he meant stubbornly resolute!

Hahaha i think he meant pigheaded.

I plan to take my friend who has a complex brain tumour and is mostly non-verbal to lunch today

That's quite a challenge for me.

I have to be strong. I say in hope.

I know you too struggle with sleep so I really hope you can face the day with at least a few hours under your belt

Hey there's nothing wrong with taking it easy today 😌

Be well dear friend 🧡 @Taali

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Tenacious means very determined and persistent @Taali —someone who doesn’t give up easily, even when something is difficult. It can mean stubborn (depending on context but not mine). I think stubborness can be useful. It helps me stay off pot! I would be called stubborn but prefer the word tenacious. 😁 I hope you can enjoy your lunch date with your friend. Having worked with disabled, including brain damaged and non verbal clients, I'm sure they love seeing you, even if you can't see it. That tells me you're also empathetic! You care deeply about others. I also see your caring nature in your daily posts. Don't forget to look after yourself as well, my friend! 💚

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You are too kind! @heartathome I hope you take some of your generous words on board today

I really look forward to your being here each morning, while at the same time hoping that one of these days you will be sleeping when I get up..

Take care, Taali 💙

BTW I will look after myself 💕

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@Bunniekins @Cuddlebear @avant-garde @NightFury @MJG017 @Captain24 @Flutterbug9 @Chasingsunsets @heartathome @REDLINEZ750 @Bellaley @ENKELI @Glisten @DownMoreThanUp @Realness @Blackcloud @Mustang67 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Meowmy @PeppyPatti @Taali @SmilingGecko @GezzaP @TAB @StuF @Jacques @Dimity @Snowie @Eve7 @outlander @Emelia8 @creative_writer @The-red-centaur @SleeplessRaven @MedicinalGypsy @wateravoidant @Icaruslanded @SaltwaterSoul @YETI-Bear @BeautifuColour @Rosepetal96 @Sophia1 @lonemushroom @puppydoglover @LexieJo @Sadness2015 @happy222 @Judi9877 @Jynx @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @RiverSeal @Nala2022 @Oaktree 

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Hi @MissGremlin

How are you today?

I'm really enjoying the sunshine 🌞 here in Kaurna Country.

I'll even attempt to re-pot a plant 🪴 i know that it doesn't sound much but I've never done it before.

There's so much that I haven't done due to mental health issues on top of substance abuse 🫣😑 🤫

Crazy huh??

I've wasted so much of my life 🙃

I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely gems 💎

Taali 💙

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Hello @Taali sweet, I'm feeling very vulnerable and things are heavy today (I'm safe).

It's better here today now that it's not so windy and the sun is shining.

Re-potting a plant sounds like a lovely idea and I hope it goes well.

You haven't wasted your life sweetheart, substance abuse and mental health issues are consuming and debilitating. Look at how strong you are to have overcome so much despite the incredibly hard times you've been through.

Be gentle with your wonderful self beautiful, you're loved and you matter ❤️.

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Hello @Taali I hope you enjoy your luncheon with your friend today! Ive just been out in the sunshine catching the suns rays. Will organise a salad for lunch but before that will hop on my zenchi machine.

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Thanks for your lovely words 😘

I really hope you can lift the burden some time.

You too are special and loved!

Be gentle with yourself.

Taali 💙

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Thanks but she cancelled again

I'll try again tomorrow

@SmilingGecko

I have to admit that I kind of hoped that she would

I know that sounds awful but I find it very difficult to be with her

Taali 💙

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