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Struggling with Self-Care: My Lonely Battle as a Grown Up
abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Artistic Creations, Childhood Trauma, Exercise and Fitness, garden, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Interests, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, nature, Personal Presentation, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, reading, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy, Writingabuse, anger, books, conquering, courage, crying, drowning, exhausted, fear, grief, guilt, healing, heartbreak, help, loneliness, loss, love addiction, marriage, no plan, patterns, podcasts, puking, reading, self help, separation, stress, truth, vulnerability, withdrawal
The author struggles with maintaining physical and mental self-care despite their efforts. They describe the difficulty in maintaining progress and express the exhausting and lonely nature of their battle. Despite seeking support, they feel ultimately responsible for finding inner resources to feel and stay better, expressing the challenges of being an adult.
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In the 1970s and ’80s, terrifying public safety ads targeted children, depicting dangerous scenarios and Death’s ominous presence. The author, traumatized by graphic warnings, developed a fear of farm and garden machinery. Overcoming this fear, they successfully mowed the lawn, demonstrating bravery and independence. Fear doesn’t preclude bravery; it’s about facing fears and taking action.
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The author reflects on personal growth inspired by a Christmas gift for their mother, leading to a motivated transformation of their environment. After feeling down about their living space, they decided to graffiti a wall with an empowering message. This act symbolises a commitment to change post-divorce, representing various steps taken toward self-improvement, despite feelings…
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Cathartic Furniture Bonfire: Taking Back Control After Breakup
Addiction, anger, calm, Exercise and Fitness, garden, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Therapyanger, cathartic, cleanse, control, detachment, fire, healing, loss, marriage, reclaiming, recovery, renewal, separation
The author describes their frustration about a pile of neglected junk left by an unreliable former partner. Despite promises to remove it, the clutter lingered for months, serving as a painful reminder of his selfishness. Finally motivated by anger, the author cleans the debris, recycles components, and burns the remaining items, finding catharsis in taking…
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Finding Support During Tough Times
Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Exercise and Fitness, Family, Friends, grief, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, reading, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy
The author expresses feelings of sadness and disconnection a breakup, realising the need for personal resources outside of therapy. Unable to afford counselling, they turn to self-help books, struggling to concentrate on reading. They yearn for the supportive online community of 43Things, missing the guidance and connection it provided. They attempt to maintain structure in…
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Coping with Heartbreak: A Personal Journey
The author grapples with profound feelings of loss and despair after a breakup, despite others encouraging them to find strength and time to heal. They feel devoid of resources and express a deep longing for shared moments with their former partner. The author struggles between wanting to move on but also yearning for connection, reflecting…
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Overcoming Insecurity in Relationships: A Personal Reflection
anger, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Exercise and Fitness, grief, Interests, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, nature, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Self Healing, Strugglingcrying, detachment, fear, heartbreak, loss, marriage, self, separation, space, stress, vomiting, walking
The author reflects on a recent outing that turned sour due to their inability to manage insecurities and communicate effectively. Despite the initial joy of spending time together, the author pushed for discussions that made their estranged partner uncomfortable, leading to disappointment and fear of losing the relationship completely. Filled with self-loathing, the author resolves…
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The author shares a personal experience of asking her estranged husband for a favour, seeking a break from the city for a reflective walk. Initially, he misinterprets the request, leading to feelings of rejection. However, he later agrees to help, prompting the author to question his true feelings and intentions. She grapples with confusion and…
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The writer struggles with time since a significant loss. Work brings structure, but at home, time stretches, filled with tears and internet searches. Stumbling upon a poem by Mary Oliver, “Wild Geese,” brings a sense of hope. The poem resonates, offering a glimmer of comfort in despair.
Jessica's Journey 