Messy is okay. ♥️

Different is beautiful. ♥️

The combined impact on my brain of menopause and complicated grief is real.

Share your inner light. ♥️

Be brave. ♥️

After Tom died, it took time (and counseling) to accept I could both grieve losing him and celebrate life's joy. 💛

I love this perspective. ♥️

My misophonia struggle is real. 😳

Countless. Truly. ♥️

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Absolutely true. ♥️

Continue to evolve while celebrating who you are now. ♥️

Celebrate even the smallest of joys. ♥️

Or civil rights. Just sayin. ♥️

There is beauty in even the simplest of joys. ♥️

You are worthy of the same kindness you offer others. ♥️

Love yourself and live authentically. ♥️

Setting boundaries makes your limits clear to others. Learning to set and respect boundaries are both significant life skills. And others' responses to your boundaries can provide significant insight.

Showing up counts. ❤️

I wish this for everyone, every day. ❤️

Your past informs your present. And your present provides hope for your future. Love all versions of yourself. ♥️

I mean, you are only human. ♥️

You are inherently worthy. ❤️

Join me! ❤️

I do my best to put good into the world, because it makes me feel good. If it is returned to me, it is a lovely unexpected benefit.

Anxiety impacts so many aspects of life. Others' patience and grace are valued gifts. ❤️

Mental health is health. ♥️

Every body is beautiful! ❤️

We are both sacred and mundane. ♥️

Stillness is acceptable. ❤️

I love this depiction of the present. ♥️

Strive to speak love at every opportunity. ❤️

Although some days it burns brighter than others... ❤️

I used to think I could will myself into feeling better about so many aspects of my life. I learned that for me, medication and counseling are integral parts of finding balance and happiness. ❤️

Guilty...❤️

Choose love and all it encompasses, always. ♥️

I learned through counseling to challenge my unproductive thoughts. Here is a helpful resource to assist in doing so. ❤️

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How does your light greet others? ❤️

Our home is filled with art and artifacts, and every piece has a story which invokes emotions and memories. I love being surrounded by our history. ❤️

Years ago, I was putting myself down, and my friend told me not to talk about his friend that way. It was the first time I considered the damage I was doing to myself. Thank you, Patrick. ♥️

I appreciate the social peace which comes with finding your people. ♥️

You deserve it. ♥️

I never thought of it this way. ♥️

There is so much wisdom here. I am saving and sharing it for future reference. ❤️

As a lifelong people pleaser, this statement helped me reframe standing up for myself. ❤️

My day started with a smile when I saw this bird. ❤️