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Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks and Mighty staffer @carla1234 were chatting recently when the topic of creativity came up. It immediately made @sparklywartanks light up with passion and excitement — she realized she hadn’t openly talked about her favorite topic in a long time. Getting the chance to express herself in that way completely made her day.

Talking about the things that matter to us is important, and being able to share those thoughts with people who support and listen helps us feel heard, seen, confident, and empowered.

Whether it’s related to a hobby, your health, a special interest, or something you’re currently navigating or learning, what’s a topic you wish more people would ask you about? Why is that topic important to you?

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It’s getting pretty cold here in the Northern Hemisphere, and Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has already pulled out her long, heavy winter coat and started wearing indoor sweaters while working from home — a few weeks earlier than usual for her. She’s also been drinking a lot of tea to stay warm.

What are some ways you prepare for the winter months or stay warm when the temperatures drop? What are your winter must-haves? 🥶

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When you live with a chronic illness or disability—and experience fatigue, chronic pain, or other physical and mental symptoms—rest and recovery become necessary parts of your daily or weekly routine. Folded the laundry? Take a nap. Went to the grocery store? Stay in for the next two days. Out all week? Spend the whole weekend in bed.

We all approach recovery time differently because we have different bodies and experiences, so we’re curious: What helps you on your recovery days? How do you approach rest? What are your favorite recovery activities? And what are your rest and recovery boundaries?

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Hi, Mighty friends! 💖

How is this Monday treating you? How’s your body feeling right now? Where are you noticing pain, fatigue, or discomfort? How’s your mental health today? What’s been on your mind?

Feel free to check in with us in the comments below! 📮

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It’s been a long year — one we can both archive and move on from, but also revisit when we need to reflect on what stood out for us.

What’s something important this year has taught you, helped you see differently, or clarified for you? Why was that experience, lesson, or moment of introspection meaningful? What made it stick with you?

Share your year-end takeaways below!

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When you need support or a listening ear, someone to chat with or call, an accountability buddy, or a partner for arts, crafts, or hobbies, who do you turn to? What makes that person feel comforting or safe for you?

If no one comes to mind right now, that’s totally OK. Instead, feel free to share what types of spaces or circumstances help you feel comfortable. What about those environments helps you feel safe to be yourself?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks feels most comfortable around her mom, sister, and the new friends she made this year. It’s taken time for her to feel at ease with others after being hurt growing up, but she’s been brave in opening herself up to new experiences.

Share what comfort in relationships or spaces looks like for you! 💫

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Whether it’s something that happened recently, earlier this year, or a memory that lifts you up and keeps you going, you deserve to be cheered on — for your successes, milestones, moments of clarity or relief, or simply for making it to this moment right now. We’ll say it from the rooftops every time: We’re proud of you! 🥳

Share something below that we can cheer you on for. Nothing is “too small” to be celebrated — it all matters! 🎉

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Hi, Mighties! 🫶

Welcome to December and the start of a new week! What’s on your agenda today? What are the top three things you’d like to check off your health, personal, or intentions checklist?

Share them with us using emojis below! ⤵️

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Whether it’s navigating the healthcare system, dealing with a pet peeve, trying to build connections, learning something new, managing a frequent symptom, or something else entirely, frustration can show up in so many ways — and that’s completely normal and valid, especially when things feel overwhelming, unexpected, or out of our control. Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has definitely been dealing with some frustrating experiences that feel a bit disorienting this month. 😫

Today, let’s take a moment to check in: What’s been feeling frustrating for you lately, and why?

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