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for those in recovery (from anything, but especially from eating disorders) and/or for those of you who feel horrible about life and don't know how---or are not sure you want to---pull out of it...and perhaps, more importantly, to counteract the ridiculous pinteresters who advocate unrealistic body images and starvation diets (why would anyone knowingly lead others towards self-destruction?) HELP THE CAUSE AND PASS ON WHAT HELPS YOU MOST
sometimes this helps to begin the change of perspective needed to recover from most things...
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I will survive this...and then I will flourish ♥
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and if you're having trouble figuring out how to do this ask someone, learn more, get help...change can happen, believe me.
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today remember that it's ok to keep swimming, just keep swimming...
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Stop the self-criticism, stop the self-bullying...
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Embrace who you are right now sweetie, the whole package: this is you and this is your life and you are already perfect, you are already beloved. You'll get through this so don't give up.
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the tide is going to turn sweetie, so don't give up!
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because who is perfect, who can say that they've made no mistakes or hurt others?
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how great is this?!!! from The Love Yourself Challenge!
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so I guess we all gotta stop worrying...which is hard if you are a perfectionist cause you worry about everything: yourself, how people perceive you, your work, your life etc etc etc...so I guess there's no easy answer, but maybe we can just begin by giving ourselves a break now and then and stop worrying so much....
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Just a little something for you to remember this week sweetheart
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nothing looks as good as healthy feels.
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...and that's life sweetie, but one thing's for sure, you can strive for inner peace and contentment when you're ready to do so...
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yup...it's not about being in denial, it's about refusing to be stomped on by life...
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And I'll keep pinning this sentiment over and over again.....
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Sometimes the negative voice is so loud that we can't think straight or see clearly...one small step away from this voice is by resolving not to say bad things about yourself, even in jest...little steps like this can make a big difference with time and practice :).
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Your thought for tonight, have a good sleep sweetie :)
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there is not one single material thing...clothing, cars, careers, shoes, purses, people, vacations, a diet..you name it...that can fill the gaping hole inside of us...what must change is how we feel about ourselves to begin with...
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THIS is one of the WISEST sentiments I've ever heard...you know, a lot of these quotes come directly from young people-I don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with young people today, in fact, they're pretty awesome...
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Remember when you were little and you were afraid of something until you did it, and then you thought "wow, that wasn't as bad as I thought."? You still can face your fears sweetie, you still have the power to overcome them...maybe this time you need to reach out and get help, but you can do this.
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Not just sometimes sweetheart, ALL the time. Sleep well tonight and have a very brave week. ♥ ♥ ♥
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being soft doesn't mean being a pushover or a doormat, it means being a warrior of the highest level: you will fight for your inner peace despite the pain and chaos around you and you will fight to continue to believe that this world and your life is beautiful....
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fly to freedom, fly to the light...
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worrying just saps us of the energy we need to help ourselves, to fight our demons... does it mean we can automatically stop the worrying? No, but it's ok to set it aside for a little while, even if it's just to enjoy Mother's Day..:)
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Happy Mother's Day everyone. Whether you're the mom in recovery or the mom who is supporting recovery, you rock! It's going to be okay, cause you're here on this earth and not giving up and you're trying to do the right thing, so give yourself a hug and know that YOU. ARE. AWESOME.
let go of the past, because you're not a bad person and everyone is redeemable and worthy of love...you are not your mistakes, you are a courageous soul who is trying to make amends...so start by forgiving yourself...
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artwork from a 10 year old little sister to her beloved older sister in recovery...
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another repin, because the work of becoming yourself is the most noble work of all...
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worth re-pinning because you're worth this reminder...
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You're going to get hurt sometimes. It's really ok to feel hurt, to cry, to experience disappointment or pain. You're not a loser and your life is not a mess, you are human. ♥♥
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Don't give up your recovery baby girl. Don't give up on learning how to advocate for yourself without resorting to old behaviors that were destroying you. It's hard, really really hard, but don't give in to the negative voice and don't. give. up. ♥
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Progress is always possible; perfection is just an illusion...
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remember this today...and remember that it's perfectly ok to make mistakes-that's part of the human experience..if anyone...whether it's a boss or someone you know or a teacher.... makes you believe otherwise then you know that they do not have one ounce of credibility...
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"Perfection is a ridiculous goal..."
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Lots of love and positive thoughts for the sweeties out there in recovery and for their support network...
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sometimes, especially if we've had it rough, we tend to cling to pity as a form of energy or identity...this is a tough one and so often misunderstood because pity has nothing to do with self-compassion: one keeps you stuck in your old patterns and the other allows you to move forward; so, disregard pity from others and from yourself...rather, realize that you had it rough but you are worthy of creating a better now for yourself....be kind and easy on yourself and others as you move forward...
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whole and complete in yourself, it takes time, practice, patience and self-compassion to learn the PROCESS of becoming complete in yourself. It takes a lifetime to become "complete," the lifetime IS the process! :)
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The sun rises every day sweetheart, and with it, new courage and a new chance to start over...have a brave day ♥
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I needed to know this today myself. :) It will be okay sweetheart, not even pain lasts forever and you'll get stronger.
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Today was my day for letting go of worry and anxiety...was I entirely successful at it? No. Am I a failure or a loser because of this? No. Will I try again tomorrow? Hell yes. Be glad to be alive sweeties, no matter what.
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fear is the prison from which we must break free...
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repin this if you're sick of being bombarded with this kind of stuff
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Malia Oshiro Your recovery board has been SO instrumental in my journey to being recovered. Thank you for all of your light and positivity!
Liz Johnson Nice board but it's painful when there is no one and you are alone. You're told things pass but there is no end of decades of pain. Reminds me of the proverbial angry old men, nasty, misunderstood, that I would care for in nursing homes. I am an angry old man, nasty & misunderstood, and alone until the pain stops forever.
Marlo T Oh Malia, you're so very welcome. This board has been more helpful for me than anyone; it's just as much as reminder to me that I must fight for my inner happiness and well-being, both as a care-giver of someone in crisis and as someone who has also suffered from depression and anxiety. You keep on doing what you're doing to--the more who do this kind of thing the better!
Marlo T Oh and Malia, I meant "what you're doing too." Hee hee, I know you're a teacher by what you pin and I'm horrified by own own bad grammar...:)
Marlo T Hi Liz, sometimes a few words don't mean anything when you're alone. I can only say I'm sorry that you're in the pit and alone right now, it really sucks to be in that place of dark despair. I've been there, or else I wouldn't be pinning this stuff because it wouldn't be sincere. Does this mean that I don't continue to experience pain? Sometimes be in the pit again? No, it doesn't mean that at all. I'm no Pollyana with my head in the sand pretending that everything is honky-dory when it isn't, believe me. This board is more of a love letter to someone who is my heart and is suffering right now, but it's grown because so many relate. My heart goes out to you and I really hope that you'll one day realize that you are NOT nasty and that you're a person worthy of some self-compassion. Hang in there, okay?