Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-In Tuesday March 13th 2018
GOOOOOOD morning/afternoon/evening everyone!! 😁
How was your day/is your day looking/are you feeling today?
I don't know about you all, but Tuesday is therapy day for me, so as the work day winds down, I tend to get a little bit anxious because I know what comes next! The thing is, therapy really isn't scary, it's just the anticipation that throws me off. So on Tuesdays, I could always use a little extra strength. I like to use this book that lives in my purse to accomplish that:

So today, I'd like to share a little strength with you all, and I hope it can help you with your day 💜
You don't need to be the biggest,
loudest, or most forceful
to express true strength.
Instead, you must possess
a powerful spirit
that drives you forward
when there is no easy path.
Believe that you have
this strength in you -
even if you don't always
see it.
Adversity will not diminish it.
Turmoil will not hinder it,
and it will not fail you
when you need it most.
Believe that you
have the strength
to face whatever lies ahead.
~Elizabeth Garlough
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@BeeLeigh hello!! Amazing quote, thanks so much for sharing.
I am feeling amazing besides being sick and having the flu - uugh i hate it- . How are you doing?<3
I wish you all an amazing day!
@Hope3729 Hey Hope, sorry to hear of your illness. We ale hope you get better soon. 
@Hope3729
Hi Hope! I'm doing pretty well thanks! Sorry to hear you're dealing with the flu, that really sucks! I hope you're doing well otherwise! What's the best thing that happened today? 😊💜
@BeeLeigh the best thing that happened today is that (because i have much free time now) i did many training courses here on 7cups and applied to be a peer supporter soon (hopefully haha).
@Hope3729
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Hope you feel better too soon Hope. Remember to look after the body, as its your friend, make lots of time to rest and do what you need to take care of you!! 
@BeeLeigh Great phost Bee.
Hej! is thias your first one officially??? Looks great hon. 
Sorry for the pre appointment anxiety, I get it too I guess lol. Long day #1 for the week.
Much love Bee, and 
@BeeLeigh Thank you sharing this wonderful quote with us!I guess I'm doing okay today.How are you doing?
I hope you have a lovely day/night.Take care of yourself! 
@Jennifer164
Thanks Jennifer! I'm doing pretty well thanks! Our music therapist at work likes to ask us this question in staff meetings, so, Jennifer, what is the best thing that happened today? 😊💜
@BeeLeigh The best thing that happened to me today is that I was able to gain so much knowledge after reading the Accepting and Commitment therapy guide.I've learned a lot of new ways to handle my issues and ways to give a response to them.I'm glad that you're doing good.
@BeeLeigh
I sometimes wonder can I know all
I sometimes wonder is it blame on me
I sometimes wonder am I too much logical
I sometimes wonder should I go with feelings
@conscientiousPineapple1782
Good to have you here with us! Lots of "wondering" ... I think it may help us to make sense of whats going on for us.. and hoping its helping you. x
@BeeLeigh Nothing really terrible has happened today, but so far I'm feeling kind of down with no real reason to it, but that's life. lol
@FangsInsanity
Yes I can understand what you're saying. ... sometimes we just feel down.. hope you can do something that you enjoy, pamper yourself a bit. x
@BeeLeigh Hi, It's Teresa and now I'M checking in!
Thank you so much for your thread and I love the picture of your book and its word.
That must had been hard for you to join the session of the therapy even though that therapy is really good one. That can use your emotional and physical energy. I think you're doing so great!
I had some pain attack of fibromyalgia and it was not my day actually. I was not really productive. I hope tomorrow I would do better that today.
I hope everyone in this community would have a good time for the rest of his/her day.
@TeresaGreninja91
Hi Teresa, good to have you here with us. Sorry to hear that you've had a hard day and hope with you that its a better day tomorrow. x
Thank you for the quote which is so true
sending you some💪💪 strength to make it through
@scarletPear1945
Agree its a lovely quote. How are you doing Scarlet? Hugs for you. x
@rozie
Rozie, thanks for asking. I am fine. getting my head on as straight as possible.
@rozie
Rozie, thanks for asking. I am fine. getting my head on as straight as possible.
@scarletPear1945 That can take some doing Scarlet some days more than others lol Whats been going on for you? But glad to hear you taking a little time to reflect and see things with some perspective and reflection perhaps? It can help to sort things out in our minds when theres a lot going on
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@Rain45
You are so right and I thank you
The short period when I did go to therapy (or maybe it was just counseling) I always felt like I had to prepare something to say beforehand. It was only 50 minutes each session and I felt like if I didn't know what I was feeling, why I was feeling the way I did or had a topic to talk about, then it wouldn't be useful. At the time I just wasn't aware of a lot of why I was feeling the way I did and what feelings they were though.
I tend to obsess over things that aren't really good for my wellbeing or overall wellness in the longrun. Spent quite a long time prior to this trying to change my profile picture to a giphy.
@BeeLeigh Thanks for this quote Bee, inspiring wise words. Something for me to meditate on!
Hi Bee,
What an uplifting, beautiful post!
I love the book, it is such a special source of hope and courage to draw upon.
I hope all goes well with your appointment. ✨
Today is an incredible day for me because I am puppy sitting (shes actually a doggo, but she is adorable to me).
We went for a walk earlier and she encountered very new things. Shes is a service dog in training, but evidently has not been exposed to little ones on bicycles who love puppies 🐶. The children were adorable, talkative and loved her.
They talked and talked and soon we had most of the neighborhood children in tow ☺️
When we parted they all came up one at a time to gently say goodbye. The last little one said I know what it is, she needs to have friends so she doesnt feel shy. The epiphany spread amongst the crowd. It appears that the puppy will never again be lonely as they all agreed we should walk again tomorrow.
Children are brilliant, intuitive and so kind when they are able to flourish. It warmed my heart to see them care so much about the shy puppy who just needed a few extra friends 💛💖
What an exquisite way to end the day ☀️
Dont forget we are here for you too! Sending some sunshine and positive thoughts your way 🌅
@Compassionatelistener108
loved reading this and sounds like it was a very good day for all ☺️