Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in: Monday January 28th
Happy Monday Trauma Community!
What do you think of this quote?
Everyone wants to be the sun to lighten up someones life, but why not be the moon, to brighten in the darkest hour?
This article is a personal description of what it means to be someone's moon. I love the idea of connecting with others who are going through similar experiences. Whether they are good friends, someone you maybe haven't spoken to in a while, or even someone you've never spoken to before and just met anonymoulsy -- like here on 7 Cups.
Check out the article and let me know what you think.
- Do you have a moon or moons in your life?
- Do you have moons in your life that are also suns? (people who light up your life during good times)
- How are you feeling today going into this new week?
Share a little, share a lot, just say hi. Have a wonderful week. 
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"Everyone wants to be the sun to lighten up someone's life, but why not be the moon, to brighten in the darkest hour?"
This is such a lovely quote and calls for some personal reflection. (no pun intended)
Since going no contact with my abusive husband I have learned to reach out for help. I made a list just yesterday of those that have come along side to help. Half of them complete strangers. There was the unexpected court advocate that helped me navigate the verbiage on the paperwork , the judge who granted the restraining order, my landlord who forgave the last two months rent, the volunteer that helped me through some panicky nights on the hotline, and then there are my friends who I reconnected with after a very long time. There smiles, hugs and friendship definitely illuminate my journey.
Along with the help I have received much knowledge has been gained as well. Armed with my basket full of love and knowledge I been compelled to help others (men and women) navigate their lives to a safer and more fulfilling life. This brings me great joy and a sense that my life is worthwhile.
Compassion is like a fertilizer that enriches the soil of another persons life allowing them the opportunity to gain strength.
It is so nice to have more things to be grateful for.
@OrangeYouGlad68 This is beautiful. I'm so glad to hear about all these people (or moons!) who helped you out when you needed and deserved it.
@OrangeYouGlad68 love the compassion quote
@Kate
I dont know if I have any suns, but I have a moon sometimes.
I am usually the sun and moon for everyone else
Have a great week!!!
hey.
i hope its okay if i just answer one of these questions.
- How are you feeling today going into this new week?
i feel awful. every step i take seems to be wrong to everyone. if i study a lot, i get a bad grade. if i get a good grade, everyone asks me why it wasnt better. if i loose weight, they say im too skinny. if i gain weight, they say im too curvy. if i stay motivated through everything and am trying my best, people destroy it by insulting my progress. Failure and Success are both being punished and its destroying me.
@dynamicHemlock1736 Trying your best should definitely count for something. I'm so sorry to hear that you're not having a great week so far. I hope that you find support here and that you keep coming back and letting us know how you're doing in these check-ins. This is a safe space for you.
I love trying to cheer people up in their darkest hours because that is what I want .. I wanna laugh and have some fun not always be stuck in the same frame of mind that life stinks or mental and physical pain are the only things we have to talk about.. find some sunshine in the darkness...
The is a Light at the end of the Tunnel For Me.... it is laughter and being silly and not letting illness define who we are..
Be the Moon and the Sunshine and the in -between !!
what a great article, kate! it's very gratifying to be someone's moon but hard to do sometimes when you're not feeling great yourself. but that's what i like about 7cups, you don't have to pretend to feel great all the time. you can just be sad if you need to and find people who understand and won't abandon you. today is a lonely day for me and i'm thankful for the moons i have. on stronger days i love being a moon for others.
@crimsonSpruce612 It's a wonderful thing to be able to be a moon for others when they need it too. Thank you for being here!
@crimsonSpruce612
Sorry today was a lonely day for you. Just saying hi and we
@pioneeringBanana1598
Thanks banana. i really appreciate it wishing you all the best and i hope you are feeling better. i know it can get hard sometimes but we can support each other through it.
Hi. I like your picture in your post.
just had a bad flashback and some body memories. Not feeling so good. I feel sick actually. I dont understand how someone can do things like that to another person! Pain. Im trying. Help please, if you can.