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Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Pain

Apr 7, 2025

abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Family, Friends, grief, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy

abandonment, abuse, bereavement, change, childhood, confusion, courage, drowning, exhausted

The author reflects on a life filled with trauma, including an abusive childhood, homelessness, and personal losses. They grapple with feelings of self-blame and worthlessness, questioning whether they are truly “rotten to the core.” Despite the pain, they long to shed these beliefs but struggle to find a path forward, yearning for therapeutic support.
Microdosing Psilocybin for Mental Health: A Personal Journey

Mar 22, 2025

abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Family, Friends, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, Physical Stress Responses, Psychedelics, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, sex, Struggling, Therapy

abuse, books, change, control, depression, drowning, evolution, glimmer, healing, help, love addiction, microdosing, patterns, psilocybin, recovery, renewal, self help, self image, vulnerability

The author shares a personal journey regarding microdosing psilocybin as a potential therapeutic aid for mental health issues. After extensive research, they express a commitment to explore this method, believing it may assist in overcoming personal challenges. Despite concerns about expecting too much from the mushrooms, the author remains hopeful for healing, emphasizing the importance…
Struggling with Self-Care: My Lonely Battle as a Grown Up

Mar 18, 2025

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, Writing

abuse, 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.