it is ironic how the way people will do anything to earn your forgiveness yet do barely anything to keep from hurting you in the first place.
“It’s both a blessing and a curse to feel everything so very deeply.”
— David Jones
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
— Megan Hart, Tear You Apart
recovery can be difficult and can take a lot longer than you expected. don’t be hard on yourself for getting burnt out. have compassion even when it feels like your not recovering “fast enough” or “correctly.” everyone is on their own path.
“Give people time. Give people space. Don’t beg anyone to stay. Let them roam. What’s meant for you will always be yours.”
— Reyna Biddy
To protect your ✨peace✨ it is okay to:
Say no.
Cancel plans.
Watch less news.
Stop following accounts that trigger you.
Stop following people IRL who stress you.
Set Rules.
Do things that make you happy and relaxed.
Change your mind.
Honor your boundaries.
Put your needs first.
Spend less time with negative people.
Talk to someone.
Spend time away from electronics.
Text back later.
Walk away.
Take deep breaths to stay calm.
Not over do it.
Take Breaks.
Read or watch things that make you feel good.
Let others know if you're stressed.
Spend time on hobbies you love.
Forgive yourself.
Let yourself have a bad day.
Let go.
born to always mourn the present like it’s already become a memory
I miss the way I viewed the world before I knew too much about it
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”
— Lao Tzu
keeping myself busy to feel okay.