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_________ is getting me through the week.

Hi Mighties! 👋🥰

How is the week going for you? What are you finding is helping you get through your days? A favorite product or comfort item? A hobby or other distraction? A specific mindset? Something to look forward to? Community? A reliable resource? A medication or talk with your care team/doctors?

Let us know below! ☀️

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I often feel drained after spending time with...

Making, having, and maintaining connections is important, but it can all be a bit draining. 🫠 This is especially true for those of us who have a limited number of spoons to go around. (BTW, there's definitely no shame in needing to prioritize yourself.)

What social situations make you feel the most drained?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks feels the most drained after spending time with large groups of people. She prefers a smaller group or just people she's already comfortable with.

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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Share a song you relate to as someone living with chronic illness.

It’s no surprise that music can be a powerful source of comfort and emotional healing. For many people living with chronic illness, it can also be a helpful way to cope with symptoms and manage stress.

What’s a song you connect with, and what part of it resonates with you the most?

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How can you strengthen the connection you have with yourself?

Yes, the connections we have with others are super important, but so is the connection we have with ourselves!

We do spend the most time with ourselves, after all, and we deserve to have the best relationship we can. 💌

How can you improve the connection you have with yourself? What are some ways you can strengthen it?

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says she can strengthen her relationship with herself by doing the activities she enjoys more consistently.

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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When I’m in pain, the kindest thing I can do for myself is…

Happy Monday, Mighty fam! 💕

Pain can take many forms—mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional. It can be fleeting or long-lasting, and it looks different for each of us.

So when pain comes knocking at your door, how can you show yourself kindness and compassion? Maybe that kindness looks like taking a walk or a nap. Maybe it’s setting a daily intention or practicing a gentle affirmation. Or perhaps it’s spending quality time with a furry friend.

Share with us below! 🌷

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Who are the people in your life you feel most connected to?

Happy Monday, Mighty fam! ⭐

Today’s the perfect day to get started on this week’s self-care challenge, which is all about the connections we have in our lives. Whether it be with family, friends, our health care providers, co-workers, bosses, or even strangers we encounter while out and about, the connections we have with those around us impact us immensely — in ways both good and bad.

It’s natural and "normal" to have a closer connection with some people in our lives, and not so much with others. Knowing ourselves as well as what we value in our social and support circles can help us to establish which connections are the most important to us.

Who in your life do you feel most connected to?

Share in the comments below! ⬇️

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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What small actions can you take today to make it easier for you to relax this weekend?

Time for rest and relaxation is important! Let’s prepare to take it easy (if possible, even for a moment) for the weekend by getting some tasks, responsibilities, or chores out of the way.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks will make sure to complete her work so she can mentally and physically rest during the weekend.

What about you?

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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What title would you give to April?

Happy April, Mighties! 🌷

If you could give this new month a title, what words would you choose? Your title could reflect a goal, an intention, or how you’re feeling as the month begins. It could also be inspired by something you’re anticipating—an event, a moment, or a meaningful occasion happening in April.

Let us know your title below! 🗓️

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

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