it’s okay to be sad that the world is starting to open back up again. some of us (most of us) needed this break & it gave us time to recoup. it’s okay to be nervous, resistent, numb, angry, or upset that we‘re going back to the world that makes life so hard to live sometimes.

Today, I can glorify God with my eating, even when it’s hard. And ya know what, I’m gonna turn this beautiful brain You created off a little bit, and eat when my body tells me it’s hungry. You created a good brain, Lord, but sometimes it’s a little noisy. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Religious trauma sometimes makes certain feast days hard or impossible to celebrate. For me it’s the Sacred Heart—I can’t separate a traumatic school of that name from the real thing. And that’s okay. Today is filled with reminders of a Heart that was twisted, but still loves.

It’s okay if you don’t like fireworks. hyper vigilance + big booms = not fun take care of yourself, friends.

St. Maria Goretti was an extremely holy young woman. But as a survivor, it's very difficult to have a girl who chose to die rather than be sexually assaulted upheld as the person to emulate in that situation.

when eating disorder treatment is pretty much never covered by insurance

Now the important thing is that all the kind words and empowering messages we said yesterday on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we continue to live them for the next whole year. Don’t let someone feel alone today, after pledging your understanding yesterday.

I want to live in a Church where healing and deliverance are not considered the same thing. Mental illness =/= possession

#WorldMentalHealthDay ... posting on your Instagram story is not enough.

Hey, if you can’t vote today because of reasons out of your control, it’s okay. You’re valid.

Just heard someone say “she struggled with mental health illness” I think I might cry

For the love of anyone who struggles with disordered eating, don’t say anything this #Thanksgiving about: -weight gain/loss -the amount of food on someone’s plate -equate more food or dessert with being “bad” -talk about exercise in relationship to burning off food Please.

If for whatever reason you can’t eat traditional #Thanksgiving foods today, we see you. We see how hard it is to be surrounded by family eating “normally”, to answer hard questions, and to fight to be understood. We see you. Nourish yourself, that’s all that matters.

Happy international disabled person day :) little reminder that invisible disabilities are just as valid and can be so isolating ✌🏻and truly, you never know what crushing battles someone could be facing even when they look “healthy” 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺 #disabledisntabadword

We’re allowed to see January as just the month that comes next after December, not this huge reset with tons of pressure. Focus on the daily bread, one day at a time.

If you need to log off social media for 24 hours so you can take some space away from everyone’s fitness goals and accomplishments this #NewYearsEve... you are more than valid. Do it. Lean into self compassion and the Lord, and lean away from comparison and self hatred.

If you need to log off of social media tonight and/or tomorrow for your own mental health, do it. And, if you're looking for something chill and inspirational to listen to while you do, here are our 10 most well-loved episodes this year. Remember tomorrow is just tomorrow ;)

Catholics, remember your brothers & sisters w/ eating disorders before you post about your new January diet or weight loss plan. In recovery it can be so damaging to have these reminders of harmful behaviors shoved in your face merely because the date changed from 12/31 to 1/1.

Many even struggled with suicidal ideations because mental illness is not the result of a lack of faith. We don't pray away depression any more than we pray away cancer. Pray, yes! But go to therapy. Take meds if you need them. You are loved. aleteia.org/2020/09/12/sai…

Some people’s daily lives have enough penances for a lifetime of Lents. It’s okay if all you offer to Jesus this Lent is yourself in survival mode—that’s all He could ever want.