Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check In - Monday the 4th of June
Hey lovely Trauma Community <3
Its Monday - some of you dont like mondays, but its still important to make the best out of this day.
I d like to talk with you about something positive today!
I found some poems with you about self care that i d like to share with you.
its ok to feel a lot. and to have a lot of extra emotions you just dont know where to put. just give yourself a hug and remind yourself how beautiful it is to be alive. all the worries in the world and we only have a sprinkle in time to do all we hope to achieve and see. you are doing your best. and if you see room to grow, you can wake up tomorrow and choose to evolve, just breathe. Just be. peace is not from running, but from being in the middle and still feeling serene.
be soft with yourself today. today your best may look different than yesterday. and thats ok, nothing in nature blooms all year around. if you woke up with weight in your chest, breathe. dont hide from the warmth; go outside, read a book, cook yourself a nice meal, and remember … this feeling is not forever. but dont run from what makes you feel. understand yourself, your patterns, go with your waves, your currents, you are doing the best you can. you can be as infinite as the sea, and as soft as a rose. for you are both tender and resilient,
What is one thing you are going to do for yourself today?
Or pop in to say Hi and tell us how your monday is going!
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@Hope3729
Hey hope! Great message today 
just wanted to let you know that I think you may have a typo
it's June 4th, not May 
figured I should let u know
@SemicolonSurvivor ooohhh thankies hehe didnt notice it xD how are you today?
@Hope3729
No worries love happy to help! It's been a really tough couple of weeks actually 
@SemicolonSurvivor i am so sorry to hear that. Some weeks are just really difficult to deal with, but i hope you ll find something positive in this week remember, bad weeks arent forever and good weeks will come! And until they have arrived, we are here for you to support you with every step you take. I wish you a lovely rest of the day and hope you ll be able to do something good for yourself today
@Hope3729
Thank you so much lovely it means the world
@SemicolonSurvivor may would give us a month more to do stuff in 
@Sparky1
haha very true sparky!
@Sparky1 - Yes. Would love to freeze time for a month and get stuff sone, or catch up on my sleep haha
@wontwakewontsleep would be nice
@Hope3729
What is one thing you are going to do for yourself today?
Or pop in to say Hi and tell us how your monday is going!
hi it's ok...
@conscientiousPineapple1782 any ups or downs you d like to share with us today?
@Hope3729
I try seperate myself from painfull emotions...
I actuly feel fine...
@conscientiousPineapple1782
I took a walk for the first time in years today. I've been lying in bed for the last year. It hurt my knees but kissed my soul. I'm not sure if I am doing this right. I definitely belong in the group. Thank you for allowing me to read all your shares.
After an awful weekend, today was okay, actually compared to yesterday,today was pretty good :) I think that says more about how bad yesterday was though.
Today im just tired and feeling drained , but functioning pretty well and work went way better than I expected.
Wishing you all well ❤
@indigoBeing9907
I'm so sorry to hear you had a horrible day yesterday. I can even sense your tiredness in your words. But glad today, a little sunshine seems to have emerged 🌤🌈 Hoping and praying you have a restful evening!!
@indigoBeing9907 i am so sorry to hear you had an awful weekend, but i am glad to hear that today is going better for you i understand that you may feel tired and exhausted due to different issues, also after you had a not so good weekend, but remember, its a fresh start of the week! and after a hard time, there s always coming something good. I wish you a lovely rest of the day and take care!
Today has been a rough day, spent most of it crying but allowed myself to let the tears flow instead of trying to fight them
@crimsonLime6525 hey there, i am truly sorry to hear how you are feeling today. But i think its really good that you let your tears flow instead of fighting them - it shows strength to me. That you accept your emotions and tears. Remember, its okay to not be okay and its better to let that out instead of holding it all inside. However, if you wish to seek support please always feel free to reach out to a listener here on 7cups, we re here to support you and to be the shoulder you can lean on if you wish. Sending lots of love & support!
@Hope3729 Hi Hope
My moday started off kinda rocky, but is quieting down a bit now.
Today I wont be so hard on myself
@NancySV1 hey nancy! I am glad to hear that your monday is quieting down a bit and hope that you ll be able to find some relaxing time and self care time today and i am really happy to hear that you wont be so hard on yourself today, and that you may treat yourself good today best wishes!
I returned to therapy properly today. Gentle introduction the other week, but more nitty gritty this time round. I fear this is going to be an uncomfortable journey, and Im not sure Im up to it. Any theories on when best to leave something alone? Burying it at least hurts less than digging it up.
@BestIcanbe
Hi Best ❤️ I think it is hard to do what you're doing, but it sounds like you are trying. You're very brave. Facing anything is difficult, I think even the easier things. Maybe you can share your fears and questions with your counselor. I have a real hard time with somethings. My counselor is so nice. We go at whatever pace works best for me. Maybe you can try that to. Just go slow. No shame in also not ever wanting to tackle certain things. I think your heart, body, and spirit though know deep down what is truly needed for you to heal. I do think sometimes that when I've eventually talked about certain things, and cried, and aske questions, I have somehow felt better and stronger. That is just me though. Just remember you deserve to feel better. You deserve to be heard. You are worth this journey!!! I'll be thinking of you and praying for you ❤️
Hi Hope
I have been feeling like giving up, my emotions are too much for me right now.
I went for a walk today, it ended up lasting 6 hours! It was good for me though, I went to a nature reserve and canal, and got a lot of fresh air. I saw some baby birds, although a duckling fell in a canal lock and we couldn't get it out, some boaters we passed had a net to fish the baby out safe :)
Love and hugs
@FloweringBunny heya bunny sorry to hear that you had a rough start of the week, but am really happy to hear that your little ( not really little since you mentioned it lasted 6 hours xD) walk helped you to clear your mind and to find some peace, it is a really good way to relax a bit indeed! and i am also happy to hear that the baby bird that fell out is safe now 
wishing you a lovely rest of the day!
@Hope3729
being soft with ourselves goes against everything we've known, I'm trying but I don't really know how to get past everything in the way of it. Even if I do some self care things it seems we sabotage them by doing other anti-self care to make up for it and then punish. Thanks for your lovely things you shared
@Sparky1
I've found I tend to self sabotage also, self care goes against everything we are taught. I wonder if you think if yourself as a friend instead if maybe then you are able to selfcare? I'm supposed to try this when self caring but easier said then done... Proud of you for trying though. Trying is the first step in succeeding, *hugs* if you'd like them ❤
@calmLake1999 caring for others is easy, for us feels impossible. I can try that though. Thanks and for your hug
After a rough weekend today was better than expected. I am still sad and have been crying but not as much. I am not very good at self care but I am learning and trying.
@RedHawk6547
I'm sorry you've had a rough weekend *safe hugs* if you would like them. ❤
@RedHawk6547 so sorry to hear you had a rough weekend, but am happy to hear that today was better :) self care is indeed something you won