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TealPhotog
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PathStep 81 Compassion hearts5,258 Forum posts242 Forum upvotes494 Current upvotes494 Age GroupAdult Last activeSeptember, 2026 Member sinceJanuary 28, 2025
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Seeking Listener with caregiver or caregiver support experience
General Support / by TealPhotog
Last post
 April 10th, 2025
...See more Hello, I am looking for a listener who understands what is like being a caregiver for an elderly loved one with dementia and other health issues.  There are other family issues that relate to this as well. I am not the primary caregiver, but the primary caregiver can’t drive, so I am primary transport and the support for the caregiver herself.  It’s a complex situation, in many ways. And I would like someone who can help me deal with the overwhelm so I can be /do what my family needs. thank you for reading this!
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Sketches,Doodles, Coloring & reflections.
Arts & Crafts / by TealPhotog
Last post
 March 31st, 2025
...See more Hello! My name is TealPhotog, most call me Teal! 😊 *feel free to skip this intro & any of the reflections I post with the art. That part is more for my own processing, but I welcome questions & comments on that as much as I do tne pieces themselves. * a few Facts about me: 📸 Yes I am a photographer, but you won’t see my photos here, unless they are from my phone. I am slooooowly building a photography business,& want to protect my product. 🎨 I absolutely Love color Psychology & color theory! When I post color pieces. I will likely make reference to that at some point! ✍️ I have ADHD, non specific learning disorder ( dyslexia?), & CPTSD. Why are these relevant?  * Growing up in church I would doodle all over any piece of paper I could get my hands on, in part because of ADHD. * I grew up hearing that my hand writing was sloppy, I struggled coloring in the lines, drawing a straight line, I get certain letters & numbers reversed etc. So nothing here is going to be perfect.  * This is one way I am using art as therapy. Specifically, to lower the voice of my inner critic. In many ways, growing up I was made to feel my best wasn’t good enough. If the criticism I received constantly was constructive, it wouldn’t be so loud. Sharing my art here even if I do t even share it with family, is a small step towards silencing that  critical voice, that doesn’t even sound like me, but those who fed my “inner Critic” rather than my “inner Coach”  *phew*  That was a lot! Thank you for holding space &  spending time with me. It means so much!  I hope you enjoy the art, and my ramblings, I hope you find something you need, & / or  something to make your day a little brighter. with Gentleness, Teal 📸
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Weather Anxiety tips? TW: tornadoes
Anxiety Support / by TealPhotog
Last post
 March 17th, 2025
...See more Hey all!  I would love to hear your coping strategies for dealing with this? if you feel comfortable sharing of course :)  I have had really ad weather anxiety my whole life. Mostly wind likely due to sensory processing issues. Spring is happening were I am and as much as I love it, that also means really bad weather is coming. Next might a really volatile storm that is likely to produce strong long track tornadoes. I am already scared. I have coping mechanisms that help some, but I would love to know some ways you have gotten through Storm/wind/tornado Anxiety?
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Preparation for Vacation ( catchy right? Don’t get to exited please read this before continuing with the tread)
Trauma Support / by TealPhotog
Last post
 February 28th, 2025
...See more Welcome aboard Teal Photog Airline, with service to from trauma to healing. Please fasten your seatbelts at this time and ensure your seats and trays are in the upright position for take off. We do expect some turbulence & possible storms on our route. As this will be a lengthy flight we are prepared to land at various airports along the route to refuel as needed. Comfort food, weighted blankets, emotional support animals, pillows, stuffed animals, and hot tea, hot chocolate, & coffee will be available as needed throughout the flight. In case of anxiety please turn your attention to the screen in front of you as calming nature scenes and soothing sounds will be streaming throughout the flight. Please keep in mind oxygen is important so remember to breathe deeply. If you would like to join me on this journey please be aware of any & all trigger warnings. Please feel free to leave supportive comments or if you relate to something I would like to know. I am also open to questions if you have any. inspiration: I am looking forward to a vacation I have been on before but a long time ago before finding freedom. However as soon as the tickets were booked the flashbacks started. Not necessarily bad in & of themselves but the feelings they bring up are. I have realized that there will be many, some I know of and others that I may not have expected. I need to be ready to handle them so other people can enjoy them selves and I can remake memories with nothing but joy, peace & happiness. Goal: be able to to identify how triggers feel when they start & implement healthy coping skills immediately this thread is created to help hold me accountable to my own healing by giving me a space to write out & express how things in my life from birth to young adulthood effected me today, and lead to my CPTSD diagnosis. I will try to focus on the effects rather than the actual details. However, please be aware of the following Trigger Warnings. I will try to type specific TW at the beginning of each post please use these as “exit signs” as needed. thank you for flying with me! TWs: Mental, emotional, Spiritual, & religious abuse. Patriarchal & authoritarian themes. Slightly cultish ideals. Please note this covers most of the topics that will be mentioned, however this list is not exhaustive.
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Question about the butterfly project
Self-Harm Recovery / by TealPhotog
Last post
 February 6th, 2025
...See more I am just starting my recovery journey as of last night. I am trying the butterfly project method. My question is what do you use to draw the butterfly? IE; specific brand of pen, permanent marker, eye liner…. What has worked best for you?
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Slowly realizing/ admitting this not just a “bad habit”
Self-Harm Recovery / by TealPhotog
Last post
 March 25th, 2025
...See more TW: SH Hello, I know that title may sound like it’s not “real” SH, but please believe me, it is. It is closely related to stress & anxiety. Even when it hurts I have a hard time stopping. I am not sure how to talk about this without talking about the method. I don’t think I have fully admitted to myself its SH, but everything points to that. I am feeling ashamed, embarrassed, scared, and lost. I a hoping to find coping methods & support here.
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TealPhotog’s One line a day journal (thread)
Journals & Diaries / by TealPhotog
Last post
 March 8th, 2025
...See more I am hoping this will help me be consistent with some form of journaling. I know it will help my mental health and life in general, but I have never been able to be consistent. Maybe this will help. T/CW: just in case. I grew up in High control, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually abusive environments. That has lead to a slew of diagnosis on top of the ADHD, dyslexia & PMDD. With that in mind, I can’t always predict what exactly my “One Line A Day” will contain. If you made it through my above rambling I am open to comments & questions. If you see that I have not posted for the day, please feel free to comment & remind me. With gentle Compassion, TealPhotog
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