hi! my name is mai! i’m here to help. i have five years sober, married, experience with abuse, mental disorders, addiction recovery, mental health counseling and psychology, and studying Christianity. God bless! feel free to message. <3

especially in moments when you're not feeling great, everything seems to pile up and feel much worse than it is. all the negative thoughts and past experiences resurface, but having a bad feeling or a bad day doesn't mean you have a bad life. this is the most important thing to remember on days like these. allow yourself to feel your negative emotions, don't suppress them. but that doesn't mean you have to analyze everything or link it all to your inner child; sometimes there are just bad days, and that's completely okay! life isn't about being happy all the time, because without the bad days, there would be no good ones. don’t pressure yourself or overthink things. on these days, give yourself extra love and listen to your body. do what brings you joy, read a book and snuggle up, watch your favorite series, or simply lie down in bed. take a break from your routine and relax. and if there are things you absolutely need to do, take them slow and in a relaxed rhythm. but always remember: nothing is permanent, not even the worst feelings.