YAY🌷 It's #SaturdayVibes 😎
We want you to wake up today and feel the warm fresh air (yes, get outside if you can’t, EVEN if that equates to opening a window). Feel that #flow of fresh air on your skin - having #depression can be such an everyday #struggle for those of us who suffer from its sneak attacks. Am I right? Trust me; we’ve been there. #DepressionSucks 😢
Sometimes you HAVE to reach out and do something different and so minor to get yourself out of the bed, and I don't care how slight it may seem to the world, but one step towards a positive headspace is an enormous achievement for you. An accomplishment you should reward yourself for doing! We’re already clapping for you. 🙌🏽
Mental health experts always say that a healthy support system is necessary for healing, and I used to say,” Well, what if I don't have one?!” Because I just didn't. 👩🏻 👩🏽🦱 Then I kept reaching out, forcing myself not to give up in finding my #tribe - Guess what?! I finally found them—little by little, year over year. There are not that many natives in my tribe, but that's the beauty of it; they're mine, and they support, encourage, and biggest of all, understand ME!
You will find your tribe too. I’m putting it out into the universe. Try texting old friends, ask how they're doing. Be interested in their lives and when you find someone being receptive towards you then continue to communicate with them on a daily or weekly basis - maybe it's just by text, but after a while, you will see who's on your team and who just doesn't make the same time or effort.
To be successful at anything, being consistent is critical, and that goes for friendships as well. I challenge you to pray 🙏🏼 on it, regardless of your religion. Pray and ask #God to lead you towards the people that will show caring, loving comfort, and support to you. They will start showing up, and most likely, it won’t be who you think, so have an open mind.
Good friendships are a two-way street, and it took me many years to find my tribe because I didn't stop. And trust me, it was not easy. But the bottom line is that we all need friends and support. It's vital to heal and move forward from the grips of despair. Isolation is NOT your friend. You got this; I know you can do it!
Now GO find your TRIBE! Happy Saturday!
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