People underestimate how important it is to let go of friends that keep you in your past. If you want to change, make sure your friends can let go of who you were.
Sobriety is lonely.
In a culture that revolves around numbing, soothing, and functional addiction— being sober can feel like being an outcast.
Normalize friendships where you hike, read, learn new things, and better yourself.
@Theholisticpsyc True generosity has no strings attached.
Recognizing these tactics helps us foster healthier connections.
We don’t give roses to use the thorns against them.
The mental health system doesn’t seek to understand human behaviors. Or to understand the nervous system and coping mechanisms.
It treats people so they can continue to work. It seeks to suppress symptoms that are valid responses.
We need to evolve.
August is for Alignment.
August is for Awakenings.
August is for Abundance.
August is for Achievements.
August is for Adaptability.
August is for Admiration.
August is for Amusement.
One of the best things I ever did was remove myself from people who thrive on chaos and drama. You don’t know how exhausting it is until you’re free from it. Your nervous system will thank you.
Your soulmate it whoever you put your energy into. It’s whoever you learn to compromise with. It’s whoever allows you to feel safe and accepted as you are. It’s who reminds you that you’re greater than your circumstance. Soulmates are the result of work.