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late night reminder to self: your depressive episode will not last forever. it will have an end. tonight will not be the end of you.

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just because they hurt you doesn't mean everyone will. just because they hurt you doesn't mean everyone will. just because they hurt you doesn't mean everyone will. just because they hurt you doesn't mean everyone will.

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communicate when you need space rather than leaving them guessing

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healing is personal...

...and it's a process.

you don't have to share it. you don't have to hide it. you don't have to speak about it. you don't have to do it a particular way.

all you need to do, is acknowledge it from time to time. let yourself feel it. affirm it to your mind, even if it's only 1% better right now.

don't ignore the efforts of your existence ✨

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“Healing is layers. Healing is time. Healing is excruciating. Once you think it’s done, it’s not.”

— Mary DeMuth

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Heal so you can recognize a genuine relationship with pure intentions when it shows up without sabotaging it.

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I know you’re tired. I know sometimes it feels like you’re going backwards. I know it’s exhausting.

It’s okay if you need to rest. It’s okay if you need to take a break from your healing journey. It’s okay to just stop for a bit.

Just please don’t give up. You’re going to get through this.

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you're allowed to talk about your feelings to your friends. I promise you're not annoying all the time or a burden, but do respect their mental health boundaries.

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growing up and maturing is realising that people including yourself make mistakes. all of us learn from it. we grow and be better, for ourselves. not for anyone else’s sake. maturing is knowing you’ve done something wrong, accepting it and continue to work to become a better version of yourself.

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“Some people are going to leave but that’s not the end of your story. That’s the end of their part in your story.”

— Unknown

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“Repeat after me: My current situation is not my final destination.”

— Unknown

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