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While music can’t “cure” the pain left in the wake of abuse and trauma, it can offer comfort during recovery and help you feel less alone. ❤️‍🩹

What’s a song that helped you cope with childhood emotional abuse or brought you validation, relief, strength, or comfort along the way?

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Sometimes we need to be reminded that it's okay to stand up for ourselves. We can do this in a way that's kind and loving, for ourselves and the person or situation we need to stand up to.
How can you find a way to use this tip this week?
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When people are struggling with depression or hopelessness, the mind often convinces them that nothing will ever change and that there is no point in continuing. But one of the most important things I learned during my own recovery is that progress is still possible as long as you keep moving forward. You do not need to have everything figured out today. Sometimes all you need to do is survive this moment, try again tomorrow, and keep taking small steps toward the life you want. Healing is often much slower than we wish it would be, but that does not mean it is not happening.

If you’re comfortable sharing, what is something that helped you keep going during a difficult time?

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This quote hit me right in the chest. I have been *really* struggling recently and I have realized I need to stop "emotionally dumping" the story of what hurt me, and instead focus on the story of how I'm healing and look for the good.

How can this tip help you all today? I'm here for you, Mighties!
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Being able to handle unknown circumstances and live in the in-between is one of the hardest but most important skills we will ever learn.

What's a situation that you can use this tip for today?
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A lot of people feel guilty for focusing on themselves, especially when they care deeply about others. But ignoring your own emotional needs eventually leads to burnout, resentment, exhaustion, and unhealthy relationships. Healing yourself is not selfish. It allows you to show up for other people from a place of stability, compassion, and genuine care instead of emotional depletion. The healthier your relationship is with yourself, the healthier your relationships with others become.

Do you feel like you spend more time taking care of others or taking care of yourself?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer:

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I know how convincing the mind can be when you’re struggling. It tells you that you’re too broken, too weak, too far behind, or that things will never change for you. But the people you admire who overcame anxiety, depression, fear, heartbreak, or failure are not special or superhuman. They simply kept moving forward despite what their mind was telling them. Growth begins when you stop treating every negative thought like a fact and start giving yourself the same chance you believe other people deserve.

What is one thing your mind has been trying to convince you that you’re not capable of?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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