Feeling lonely doesn’t always mean you’re alone. On this episode of Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast, I break down three internal factors that can quietly fuel loneliness. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

Happy Saturday Everyone ❤️ If you’re just trying to get through today, I see you. Not every weekend feels light, and not every holiday feels loving. Take the pressure off. Do what you need to do to feel steady. That counts. #valentinesday #weekend #mentalhealth

Self-care restores you so you can return stronger. Avoidance delays what you’re afraid to face. The difference isn’t always obvious, but the honesty is where growth begins. #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalwellness #personalgrowth

Sometimes the ways we survived once no longer serve us. Healing means noticing the patterns we’ve held onto, even when it’s uncomfortable. Growth isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Read more on LinkedIn: Caralyn Dreyer #mentalwellness www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-p...

Recovery has taught me that I don’t need consensus to honor my reality. Someone can be respected in one context and deeply harmful in another. Protecting your peace doesn’t require proving your pain. #mentalhealthawareness #traumarecovery

Punk rock mohawk scorched by hair loss. Now I wear an orange hat. Check out more of my short poems on my ko-fi and leave a tip if you are so inclined. #Poetry #PoetrySky ko-fi.com/MichaelBrous...

You don’t have to overthink every feeling to keep moving forward. Recovery is showing up, even when it’s messy. 💛 #wednesdaywisdom #mentalhealthmatters #recoveryjourney

Healing doesn’t need an audience to be real. Some of the most important recovery happens quietly, away from validation or attention. Growth is still happening, even when no one sees it. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney

Some days don’t come with clarity or answers, just the chance to begin again. Mental health recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, one day at a time. And today, we try again. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney

We're going back into the archives one more time before Season 6 begins on 24th Feb: "Best of The Bodcast: Mental Health". Featuring clips from some fantastic former guests: • Laura • Mel from Men Against Mountains • @alanrose.bsky.social • @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social pod.fo/e/38c6c0

Mental health recovery isn’t always linear. Some days feel heavier, and that’s okay, acknowledging it is part of the journey. Explore strategies and reflections for navigating these moments on Darkness & Recovery → darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com #mentalhealthrecovery #MentalHealth

This is a real moment I captured yesterday. On the outside, I may seem calm, but internally, fear can still live in me. Healing doesn’t wait for safety, some of us heal while surviving. 💜 #mentalhealthrecovery #domesticviolencesurvivor #healingjourney

Halfway through my mental health recovery book. Some days feel messy, other days just real. Showing up is its own progress. #mentalhealth #recovery

Healing is easier when we notice who truly shows up for us. Small, steady, authentic connections matter more than popularity or performative gestures. Find it on Medium: @Caralyn Dreyer #mentalhealth #recovery #healing #selfgrowth #mentalwellness medium.com/@thecaralynd...

Late-stage healing can bring a new fear, not of starting recovery, but of losing the progress you’ve made. That fear doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means your nervous system is still learning safety. #mentalwellness #mentalhealth darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com/2026/02/fear...

Happy Friday Everyone ☀️ Even when our internal reality doesn’t match what the outside world sees, making it through still counts. Take a breath today and give yourself credit for the work that doesn’t always get seen. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness

Loneliness isn’t always visible. It hides behind smiles, routines, and the “I’m fine” we tell the world. Listen to Through The Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast, available on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and Spotify. You’re not alone. #mentalhealth #healingjourney

This video is from last year, when I was stepping into mental health recovery and raising awareness through sharing my story. Recovery happens in the quiet, consistent choices we make every day. #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellness

It is easy to measure my recovery by the milestones others can see, but the real work often happens in the quiet, internal battles that never make it to the surface. #mentalhealth #healingjourney darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com/2026/02/quie...

Wednesday Wisdom… Pay attention to who’s helping and why. Let your boundaries guide what you accept, and give yourself permission to notice the difference. #boundaries #wednesdaywisdom

Healing doesn’t always look or feel the way you expect. Adjust your expectations before judging yourself. #mentalhealthrecovery #selfgrowth

#tuesday #mentalwellness #survivor

This week’s note on Darkness & Recovery dives into these unseen challenges and the small steps that help us stay resilient. Read more & connect at darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com. #mentalhealth #selfcare

Loneliness doesn’t always mean being alone. You can be functioning and socializing—and still feel unseen. A new episode of Through The Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast drops this week, exploring why it happens and how to feel truly seen. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #loneliness

Looking back on last year’s mental health tips, small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference in your wellbeing. Healing is a process, not perfection. #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCareTips #TraumaInformed

Giving yourself the time and permission to regain faith in yourself is a foundational part of mental health recovery. Read more on Darkness and Recovery: darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com #mentalhealthrecovery #traumarecovery #selftrust

The most important question you can ask yourself for mental wellness might surprise you. Prioritize your mental health and self-care today! #MentalWellness #SelfCareTips #MentalHealthAwareness #MindfulLiving #EmotionalWellness

Distress tolerance is learning how to stay with emotional pain without making it worse. Surviving hard moments safely is a real part of mental health recovery. Read more at darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com. #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalregulation #traumahealing

Self-respect is essential in mental health recovery. Protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and honoring yourself builds resilience and supports long-term healing. #mentalhealthrecovery #selfrespect #healingjourney

Even after everything I’ve been through, I still choose kindness. 💛 Kindness doesn’t mean tolerating harm, it’s staying true to who I am. #mentalhealth #selfrespect #healingjourney

Perception shapes reality more than we realize. Notice how your brain interprets today’s moments, you might see them differently. #mentalhealth #mindshift #healingthoughts

Obligation can quietly shape our choices in recovery. This episode explores what happens when we don’t realize we have one. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. #mentalhealth #healingjourney #mentalwellness

Healing starts when you stop pretending. Even small moments of showing up as yourself matter more than you think. #mentalhealth #healingjourney #authenticself

Happy Saturday Everyone ❄️ Sometimes the simplest choice is the hardest: showing up as yourself. Take a moment today to notice the ways you stayed true, even in small things. Every time you honor that, you’re building something real. #authenticity #youmatter #mentalhealth

Self-compassion isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of healing. When we treat ourselves with kindness, balance becomes possible and pressure starts to ease. #Friday #mentalhealth #selfcompassion

Sometimes, all it takes is one small step, one kind word, or one gesture to change a life and your own too. #MentalHealth #HealingJourney

Trauma can quietly rewire what responsibility and obligation feel like in the body. I wrote more about this on Darkness & Recovery. #mentalhealth #traumahealing darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com/2026/01/when...

Your mental energy isn’t endless. Overthinking, carrying stress, and replaying old experiences can quietly drain you. Notice it. Protect it. #mentalhealth #emotionalwellness

Surviving trauma often means stepping outside yourself to get through it, but true healing is finding your way back home, to yourself. 💛 Keep going, you’re learning to live again. #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney

In mental health recovery, progress often comes from small, steady steps. Honoring your limits, protecting your energy, and moving at a sustainable pace supports emotional balance and long-term healing. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #selfcaretips

Guilt often shows up when we start honoring our limits. Noticing it can help protect our mental health and support long-term healing. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery

Patterns reveal more than stories ever could. Protect your peace and honor your energy. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery

We all deserve to trust our instincts and honor our own energy. It’s not about holding grudges or being bitter, it’s about recognizing who truly deserves our time, attention, and care. #selflove #unbothered

The need to control can weigh more than the challenges themselves. Letting things unfold and responding with attention creates clarity and space to move forward. #mentalwellness #personalgrowth

Healing, burnout, and recovery all affect what we can hold, honoring limits is part of real mental health. Listen to this month’s episode of Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean. #MentalWellness #MentalHealthRecovery

Seeing everyone reminisce about 2016 made me reflect on my own year, a time of survival, protecting myself, and holding things together for my child. Healing doesn’t erase the past, but it changes how you carry it forward. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingafterabuse

So many mental health recovery stories go quiet. Stigma, shame, and fear shape what feels safe to share. Choosing when and how to tell your story is part of healing. Even if your growth is unseen, it’s still real. #mentalhealth #recovery www.linkedin.com/pulse/storie...

Keeping yourself steady takes work most people don’t see. Every pause, breath, and check-in matters for your mental health and recovery. Read more at Darkness & Recovery: darknessandrecovery.blogspot.com #mentalhealth #selftrust

Over the years, I’ve noticed how much energy we give to worrying about what others think. Mental health recovery is about trusting yourself, protecting your peace, and standing in your worth. #mentalhealth #selftrust

It’s okay to care about what others think sometimes, but not at the expense of your own peace. #mentalwellness #MentalHealthAwareness