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Almost a year ago I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for the second time. I was stuck in a cycle of emergency room visits, being referred to different services and attending crisis centres. I felt so hopeless but I decided that I would give recovery one last shot and I knew it would need to be 1000000%. My life has changed so much in the last year. Things still feel so hard sometimes but I’m managing. I dont feel so ashamed anymore and I’m making plans for the future again. I’m so grateful and happy I decided to get better. This feels a bit self serving but I’m proud of myself. Something happened yesterday that would have sent me over the edge, but I’m coping. It still hurts a lot but I’m not hurting myself. It’s been nice to reflect on it today.
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Mar 11, 2025

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i’m so glad you are feeling lighter and brighter about your life 🥹 congrats on all your hard work and the progress you’ve made
Mar 12, 2025
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@CAPYBOPPY lighter and brighter! I love that, thank you 💌
Mar 12, 2025
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this is amazing !!!! i know firsthand how difficult recovery can be- it takes a lot of courage! congrats and cheers to the many brighter days ahead 🙂‍↕️🫶🌟
Mar 12, 2025
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@MARXINISTA tysm and much love for your recovery too 🤍
Mar 12, 2025
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Really happy for you! This the type of vibe I'm trying to get on, thanks for the inspiration
Mar 12, 2025
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@HEYNONGSAM thank you! pls dm me if you ever feel like chatting. Recovery is hard but it’s a little less hard when you’re not going through it alone
Mar 12, 2025
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proud of you, keep going 🤘
Mar 11, 2025
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@ARS3N 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Mar 12, 2025
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You’re going great!!! Getting better is hard work!!
Mar 11, 2025
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@DAPHNEDIDIT It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done and hopefully will ever have to do - thank you!
Mar 12, 2025
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this is amazing! congratulations!!
Mar 11, 2025
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@MOONBEAMS Tysm lovely ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
Mar 12, 2025
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@ARIANNALEXANDRA 💖💖💖
Mar 12, 2025
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💛💛💛💛
Mar 11, 2025
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You almost made me cry! I applaud your hard work!
Mar 11, 2025
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@BEE1000 now you’re going to make me cry!!!
Mar 12, 2025
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I’m proud of you!!! Even with help, YOU did the work. YOU got yourself here. YOU show up for yourself every day. You’re amazing!! And inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!
Mar 11, 2025

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