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You Are Stronger Than You Think

When people are in deep emotional pain, the mind often convinces them that they are completely alone and that there is no way forward. Depression, heartbreak, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and hopelessness can feel so overwhelming that it becomes difficult to imagine surviving them. But so many people who once felt broken, lost, or defeated eventually made it through and discovered strength they did not know they had. Healing is rarely instant, and it is rarely easy, but difficult moments do not last forever. Sometimes all you need to do is hold on long enough to give life the chance to change.

If you’re struggling right now, what is one thing that has helped you keep going?

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:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

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Mistakes are not proof that you are broken.

A lot of people carry old mistakes as if they are permanent definitions of who they are. But mistakes are one of the main ways we learn, grow, mature, and gain self-awareness. The goal is not to become someone who never fails. The goal is to become someone who can reflect, learn from difficult moments, forgive themselves, and continue moving forward with more wisdom. Healing often begins when you stop using your past as evidence against your future.

What is one mistake that ultimately taught you something valuable about 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:

www.instagram.com/thomas_of_copenhagen

www.tiktok.com/@thomas_of_copenhagen

~ Thanks to all. Thanks for all. ~

#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

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I’m new here!

My name is Al and I’m the founder of StillHear™.

I created StillHear after watching my wife who was undergoing cancer treatment, replay old voicemails from her late mother. Seeing how much comfort hearing her mother’s voice brought her stayed with me.

That experience inspired me to create a platform where people can schedule voice recordings to be delivered as real future phone calls on important dates later in life.

I joined The Mighty because I know firsthand how uncertainty, illness, caregiving, and loss can completely change the way people value connection and presence.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone here.

#MightyTogether

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My heart is sad

I hate getting close to my neighbors. As soon as I'm friends with a neighbor, they either move away and I never see them again or they get sick and die.
My friend Brenda was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. She got bad news but wouldn't tell anyone. She gave away most of her stuff.
She died 2 days ago.
My heart hurts.

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My heart aches

I hate getting close to my neighbors. As soon as I'm friends with a neighbor, they either move away and I never see them again or they get sick and die.
My friend Brenda was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. She got bad news but wouldn't tell anyone. She gave away most of her stuff.
She died 2 days ago.
My heart hurts.

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