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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Ericka. I'm here because I want to share more about how I've survived trauma and abuse and am trying to find my daily "what's next" in the recovery process. I am looking to find others who have been through their own battles and swapping strategies how they've survived. For me, it was three aviation disaster podcasts during the pandemic that helped to give me enough tools and concepts to hold onto when it felt like I was SwissAir 111 on the inside during my first psychotic break Summer 2025 at age 39 due to the effects of decades of trauma, stress, sleep deprivation, and homelessness. Now that I've come out on the other side and I've been going through the black box of my break, I'm starting to share some of how I made it, and kept my humor and humanity throughout, even if I've had to dig it out under a pile of shame. Not that I'm some guru or anything (and I have to state that clearly, because religious. delusions were a part of my break, lol), just someone who hopes that people will feel less alone and finds some courage to try again with humor and a whole lot of grace. We're not alone in this!

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #EatingDisorder #Trauma

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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Ericka. I'm here because I want to share more about how I've survived trauma and abuse and am trying to find my daily "what's next" in the recovery process. I am looking to find others who have been through their own battles and swapping strategies how they've survived. For me, it was three aviation disaster podcasts during the pandemic that helped to give me enough tools and concepts to hold onto when it felt like I was SwissAir 111 on the inside during my first psychotic break Summer 2025 at age 39 due to the effects of decades of trauma, stress, sleep deprivation, and homelessness. Now that I've come out on the other side and I've been going through the black box of my break, I'm starting to share some of how I made it, and kept my humor and humanity throughout, even if I've had to dig it out under a pile of shame. Not that I'm some guru or anything (and I have to state that clearly, because religious. delusions were a part of my break, lol), just someone who hopes that people will feel less alone and finds some courage to try again with humor and a whole lot of grace. We're not alone in this!

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #EatingDisorder #Trauma

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What are your plans for the weekend?

Happy Friday, Mighties! 🌱
How was this week for you? What are your weekend plans, goals, or intentions? Is there anything you’re looking forward to, need to prepare for, or want to prioritize?

Feel free to share with us below! 📓

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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What do you find most important for your mental wellness?

Let’s take a peek into our toolkits, treatment plans, and support systems today. Take a moment to make a list of the things you need for your mental health and wellness—right now, this week, this month, and throughout the year.

I’ll go first!
☀️ Sunlight
🗣️ Therapy
📋 Organization
🩷 My family
🫂 Connection to community
📝 Self-expression
🌅 A sense of freedom
📚 Learning
🧘‍♀️ My own spirituality

Feel free to share what’s important for you below! ✨

#BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Schizophrenia #ADHD #Parenting #ChronicIllness #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MentalHealth #Selfcare #EatingDisorders #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn

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What’s something you find "easier said than done"?

When we talk and share with others—giving and receiving advice or exchanging ideas—we can sometimes drift into hypothetical scenarios and idealized ways of accomplishing tasks, following through with plans, or achieving intentions and goals. This can be especially true when we’re talking with people who may not fully understand the depth of our lived experience.

While it would be amazing to accomplish everything we set out to do, we know all too well that our current health, mindset, energy level, and a myriad of other circumstances can get in the way. Things change, and we often have to adjust accordingly. Even if something makes sense in theory, real-life circumstances can make it much more challenging to follow through.

So, what’s something you find "easier said than done" right now or even in general?

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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Brag about yourself! 🎉

We’re making space for celebration today, and this is your invitation to recognize YOU. Big wins, small victories, quiet growth, and everything in between all count.

If bragging feels uncomfortable, that’s OK! Think of this as practicing self-recognition and giving yourself the credit you deserve.

If you need inspiration on where to start, feel free to use one or more of the prompts below:

🥇 I’m proud of myself because…
📝 What’s a skill that comes easy to you?
💫 What’s a compliment you recently received?
🏆 List three of your biggest achievements.

However you choose to share, we’re cheering you on. 💛

#MightyMinute #CheerMeOn #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorder #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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