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This time of year in the USA is my favorite. I love fall and winter. I love hibernating. But I know it can be very difficult for many who suffer from seasonal depression. SAD is typically worse in the winter months, particularly from December to February. We have less daylight. I have a friend who experiences SAD. A therapy lamp has helped her immensely. She keeps blinds open wide during the day. She colors in her adult coloring books in winter. She goes swimming in a heated pool. We talk more on the phone together. She’s found ways to cope through the winter months. How do you get through the winter?
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#mentalabuse
#ocd
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I just finished this diamond art. The next one will take much longer because of its size.
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
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#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

Today, I was just thinking about how good God is. Are things any different today than they were yesterday? No, not really. Same struggles. Same aches and pains. But He’s always faithful in that He never leaves me. I always feel His presence. It’s as though He laid a warm blanket over my heart. I can close my eyes and rest in Him. I feel such hope.
If there is anyone reading this who needs prayer today, please let me know. Never give up.
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

I finished this winter scene for a friend. I just need to frame and mat it!
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

Today is such a chilly day in the Ozarks. This is my favorite way to spend it by sitting near the fireplace. We’re supposed to get a hard frost tonight so I brought all of my plants inside. I hope everyone with pets keeps them indoors where it’s warm.
#childhoodabusesurvivor
#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

I love greeting the trick-or-treaters. Their costumes are so fun!🧡🧡🧡
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

This is the second sea turtle picture I’ve done. Someone bought the first one!
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

Even under an umbrella, walking the nature trails is such an array of incredible color. It all seems so much more vibrant in the rain.
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

I just finished this one! It was rather large so it took me a bit longer but I like the way it turned out.
#childhoodabusesurvivor
#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor

The house smells soooooo good! I’m going to visit a family member tomorrow who is laid up and wanted to bake her something special.
#childhoodabusesurvivor
#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
#incestsurvivor
#majordepressivedisorder
#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
#suicidesurvivor