You're worth sticking with. Even if the people who should have been there for you, no questions asked, once upon a time-- weren't. That was about them. Not you. Now, it's on us to not abandon ourselves like they abandoned us. We call this project "recovery."

"Change can be hard and often takes time. You are here and doing your best, and that’s what counts." ~ MentalHealthFirstAid, "Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Mental Health" #MentalHealth #SelfCare

TUESDAY 1/7/25: Join host Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner for #SexAbuseChat at 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT / 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET TOPIC: Self-Care for 2025 Click here to set a reminder: x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw… #MentalHealth #Trauma #2025

Four ways to really take care of yourself in the new year | Robyn Brickel ow.ly/fcEy50Uw0V6 "Every day is an opportunity for growth and change. Every day is a good day to take care of yourself." #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Survivors

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"Brainstorm a list of self-care activities that make you happy and schedule them as part of your daily routine." ~ MentalHealthFirstAid, "Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Mental Health" #MentalHealth #SelfCare

TUESDAY 1/7/25: Join host Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner for #SexAbuseChat at 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT / 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET TOPIC: Self-Care for 2025 Click here 👇 to set a reminder: x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw… #MentalHealth #Trauma #2025 This is a Safe Space for #Survivors

A Trauma-Informed Way To Make New Years Resolutions | @LissaRankin MD via @Substack ow.ly/JQpt50Uw0m0 "Everything goes better when I allow all those [internal family system] parts to come to the table together and hash it out with me." #MentalHealth #SelfCare #IFS

Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner Robyn Brickel I'm still working on "speaking to myself compassionately." Though I do it to others, I find it difficult to do for myself. ♥️

Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner Lissa Rankin, MD @substack "We change when we're ready to change, when the timing is right, when we can get most of our parts on the same side of a decision- and coax the reluctant parts along with enough love to make up the difference." Wow. Just wow.

30 Grounding Techniques to Quiet Distressing Thoughts, Anxiety, PTSD, & More | Healthline ow.ly/83Ar50KO8fh "You can use grounding techniques to help create space from distressing feelings in nearly any situation." #MentalHealth #SelfCare #PTSD #Anxiety

IN 1 HOUR: 1/7/25 Join me for #SexAbuseChat at 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT / 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET TOPIC: Self-Care for 2025 #SafeSpace for #Survivors Click here to set a reminder: x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw… #MentalHealth #Trauma

IN 30 MINUTES: 1/7/25 Join me for #SexAbuseChat at 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT / 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET TOPIC: Self-Care for 2025 #SafeSpace for #Survivors Click here to set a reminder: x.com/i/spaces/1vOxw… #MentalHealth #Trauma

The Importance of Writing Your Thoughts Down | Rachel Thompson Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner vist.ly/3n3hdnt “Little did I know the huge benefits of writing stuff down and how it would help me all these many years.“ #MondayBlogs

Stay Safe Online: Ten Essential Tips to Protect Yourself from Grifters | Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner aka ✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant via Substack vist.ly/3n3h2ru "These individuals often disguise themselves as genuine: Here's how you can spot and avoid them." #MondayBlogs

Unleashing the Healing Power of Empathy Through Storytelling | Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner / ✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant via Substack vist.ly/3n3i9sv "Writing about traumatic events can be a challenging yet powerful endeavor." #MondayBlogs

Effective Outlining Techniques for Writers: Examples and Expert Resources | by Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner / ✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant on Substack ow.ly/70EI50RtGxX If you’re new to writing, the outlining process can feel overwhelming. #MondayBlogs

Why Content Warnings Matter: A Thoughtful Approach to Reader Well-Being | Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner / ✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant on Substack ow.ly/VV8g50UJ8Pc Are trigger warnings necessary? That depends... #MondayBlogs

Tomorrow 5/6/25: Join me and host Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner for #SexAbuseChat at 2 pm PT / 3 pm MT / 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET TOPIC: Shame as the Great Protector This Is Always a Safe Space Click here 👇 to set a reminder: buff.ly/qg9V7K3 #Healing

Rachel Thompson Rachel Thompson, Author | Survivor | Biz Owner on the Billy Dees Podcast via Goodpods buff.ly/44uvD94 When I wanted to start writing about surviving childhood sexual abuse, I realized I’d never spoken about it publicly before: I was 48 years old. #MondayBlogs