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Managing a mix of symptoms from a disability or health condition (or several) can take a lot of time, patience, and energy — plus juggling doctor visits and the different perspectives that come with seeing multiple professionals such as primary care doctors, specialists, physical or occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, care coordinators, nutritionists, or mental health providers.

Who on your care team has helped you understand your treatment options the most? What about their approach has made a difference for you?

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At its core, resilience is the ability to recover, adapt, and adjust when faced with change or difficult circumstances. But what resilience looks like can be very different for each of us.

What are your thoughts on resilience? What does it look like in your life? How do you define it? What’s something you’ve learned about resilience lately?

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Sometimes people mean well, but their words can sting, dismiss, or just fall flat — whether it’s about your health, emotions, or everyday life. From “helpful” advice to overused platitudes, we all have phrases we’re just done hearing.

💬 Maybe you’re over hearing things like:

“But you don’t look sick.”

“Everything happens for a reason.”

“It could be worse.”

“Have you tried yoga?”

“At least you can still ___.”

“You should smile more.”

“Don’t be so sensitive.”

“It’s all in your head.”

“Other people have it worse.”

“Cheer up.”

“Just don’t worry about it.”

✨ Instead some more helpful or validating phrases can be:

“I believe you.”

“That sounds really hard — how can I support you?”

“You shouldn’t have to be this strong all the time.”

“Take all the time you need.”

“I hear you.”

“That must be exhausting.”

“You don’t owe anyone an explanation.”

“I’m here if you need to vent."

“You’re allowed to feel how you feel.”

“Thank you for trusting me with how you’re feeling.”

“You’re doing your best, and that’s enough.”

💡 Take a #MightyMinute today to share the phrases you’re over hearing — and what you’d rather hear instead.

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Happy Friday, Halloween (for the spooky fans), and end of the month, Mighty friends! 🎃

Inspired by today’s holiday, we’re brewing up some weekend plans with a twist. Here’s how it works — fill in the blanks for today’s prompt by sharing:

🍬 One Treat: Something fun, adventurous, or exciting you’re planning, a self-care moment you’ll indulge in, or even a snack or comfort you’re looking forward to enjoying.

🔮 One Trick: Something new you’d like to try that benefits your health or well-being, a perspective shift to help you through a challenge, or a postponed task you’re ready to tackle.

Drop your tricks and treats below! 👇

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Whether it’s a valuable lesson learned, a boundary firmly in place, the end of a cycle, time spent with loved ones, an outdoor activity, a resource or diagnosis that’s been life-changing, progress where you once felt stuck, a completed project (or one still in progress), or simply making it to this very moment — what’s something you’re grateful for experiencing this year?

♥️ It’s been a long one, Mighty fam, but as we near November, we’re especially grateful for you and this community.

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Mighties, we’re professionals when it comes to our own lived experiences, right? Now imagine we’re all dropping a series of Mighty mixtapes — what would yours be titled?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks mixtape is called “The Weight of the World at Home on My Shoulders.”

What’s yours? 🎧

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Happy Monday, Mighties! 🌱

What 5️⃣ emojis would you use to describe yourself? Think about your strengths, personality traits, favorite hobbies, interests, foods, or music genres — all the things that make you YOU.

Share your emojis with us below! ✨

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It’s Friday, Mighties! ⭐

Although Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks had a long week and is learning how to manage her time better, she’s ending her week on an uplifting note. She’s looking forward to trying food from a new restaurant with someone she cares about and taking a walk along the East River where she lives — one of her favorite ways to unwind!

What kind of note are you leaving the week on? High? Low? Confusing? Frustrating? Hopeful? Restful? Mixed?

Finish the sentence below! 👇

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