Your mental health is important.

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

It's okay to seek professional help. Including, but not limited to in-patient care at mental hospitals. I understand that this can be a scary first step, but you're absolutely worth working through the pain. No one can ever replace you.

Regardless of where you are along your healing journey, I'm willing to be a listener and general advice giver. I don't know everything, but am willing to part with my limited knowledge free of charge or judgment, to the best of my ability. To simply provide a shoulder to rest on.

Whatever your trauma is, please know that you are not alone.

 

Please post in here first, to let me know that you're wanting to DM me as safe person.

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

USA: https://988lifeline.org/

International list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

 

 

Edited May 24 by .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ

[MissAnna]

You are a wonderful friend and person ❣️ 

[BabyPoppy]

Thank you for this! It is a great idea! I have been struggling with my trauma stuff for the past 6 - 8 weeks a lot, so I kinda backed off posting. I have hit outpatient therapy hard! Even adjusted my meds to help me sleep again, coz that was not happening at all! Work has been soooooo overwhelming and I just felt lost in myself! I go in patches where life is manageable, then it's not. I think this in normal, but maybe it isn't. I don't really believe in normal anymore. I believe in best for me. I do what I need to feel supported, loved and encouraged to be healthy and safe. As long as that is where I am mentally, emotionally, and physically, then I am good.

I know way too much information about trauma and what to do to help children and families recover. I go to scary trainings where they talk about kids being hurt, adults being hurt and how to report. I even have to report people sometimes. I watch staff become overwhelmed at the homelessness of children in our classroom and the apathy of other staff who have seen it for too many years. I fear becoming numb but then become overwhelmed when my voice falls on deaf ears and am reminded of my childhood and how few people were there for me. If only ... statements run through my head at record breaking speeds and I simply wanna cry at the injustice of it all. Then I pause and realize, I am that statistic and I should be failing, but I'm not. I am that child I am advocating for in the classroom. I am advocating for myself and what I see a need for in my community. I am thankful for the trauma I endured and the pain that I remember daily because it makes me a better person, a better teacher and better at being aware of those around me. I believe I survived my childhood, and early adulthood so that I can advocate for others. My pain was intended to harm me, but I refuse to allow it to hurt me anymore! I will advocate for those who are hurting around me! I know the resources available in my community. I know how to access help and be a beacon of light for them. I want nothing more than to save the world, but instead I can help one child, one family at a time. I know what it means to have nothing, to be nothing and to be used by those who are meant to protect me. Now it is my turn to reach out my hand and help those who don't know better, to be better. 

I was the child who struggled, now I have the opportunity to help children who struggle.

I was the parent with children who struggled, now I have the opportunity to help these parents.

I am a teacher who gets the privilege of learning how to support families, educators, and communities in grad school so I can further advocate for our program and bring about real change. 

Seeing how my trauma can benefit others means the world to me. It makes me feel empowered and free from the chains of my past. 

One other resource I would share is the NAMI website. Lots of great information about mental illness and local groups that support people in their communities. There are some places where they have regular support meetings for people who struggle and for their families. 

https://www.nami.org/

[MasterPhotog]

5 hours ago, .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ said:

It's okay to seek professional help. Including, but not limited to in-patient care at mental hospitals. I understand that this can be a scary first step, but you're absolutely worth working through the pain. No one can ever replace you.

Regardless of where you are along your healing journey, I'm willing to be a listener and general advice giver. I don't know everything, but am willing to part with my limited knowledge free of charge or judgment, to the best of my ability. To simply provide a shoulder to rest on.

Whatever your trauma is, please know that you are not alone.

 

Please post in here first, to let me know that you're wanting to DM me as safe person.

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

USA: https://988lifeline.org/

International list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

 

 

@.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ Thank you so much for sharing this compassionate and encouraging message and posting important links. Your openness and willingness to support others, especially those who may be struggling and considering professional help, is truly appreciated. It’s so important for people to hear that they are not alone and that there are safe, understanding individuals like you willing to listen without judgment. Your kindness could make a world of difference to someone in need. Thank you again for being such a thoughtful presence.

[MasterPhotog]

1 hour ago, BabyPoppy said:

Thank you for this! It is a great idea! I have been struggling with my trauma stuff for the past 6 - 8 weeks a lot, so I kinda backed off posting. I have hit outpatient therapy hard! Even adjusted my meds to help me sleep again, coz that was not happening at all! Work has been soooooo overwhelming and I just felt lost in myself! I go in patches where life is manageable, then it's not. I think this in normal, but maybe it isn't. I don't really believe in normal anymore. I believe in best for me. I do what I need to feel supported, loved and encouraged to be healthy and safe. As long as that is where I am mentally, emotionally, and physically, then I am good.

I know way too much information about trauma and what to do to help children and families recover. I go to scary trainings where they talk about kids being hurt, adults being hurt and how to report. I even have to report people sometimes. I watch staff become overwhelmed at the homelessness of children in our classroom and the apathy of other staff who have seen it for too many years. I fear becoming numb but then become overwhelmed when my voice falls on deaf ears and am reminded of my childhood and how few people were there for me. If only ... statements run through my head at record breaking speeds and I simply wanna cry at the injustice of it all. Then I pause and realize, I am that statistic and I should be failing, but I'm not. I am that child I am advocating for in the classroom. I am advocating for myself and what I see a need for in my community. I am thankful for the trauma I endured and the pain that I remember daily because it makes me a better person, a better teacher and better at being aware of those around me. I believe I survived my childhood, and early adulthood so that I can advocate for others. My pain was intended to harm me, but I refuse to allow it to hurt me anymore! I will advocate for those who are hurting around me! I know the resources available in my community. I know how to access help and be a beacon of light for them. I want nothing more than to save the world, but instead I can help one child, one family at a time. I know what it means to have nothing, to be nothing and to be used by those who are meant to protect me. Now it is my turn to reach out my hand and help those who don't know better, to be better. 

I was the child who struggled, now I have the opportunity to help children who struggle.

I was the parent with children who struggled, now I have the opportunity to help these parents.

I am a teacher who gets the privilege of learning how to support families, educators, and communities in grad school so I can further advocate for our program and bring about real change. 

Seeing how my trauma can benefit others means the world to me. It makes me feel empowered and free from the chains of my past. 

One other resource I would share is the NAMI website. Lots of great information about mental illness and local groups that support people in their communities. There are some places where they have regular support meetings for people who struggle and for their families. 

https://www.nami.org/

@BabyPoppy Thank you so much for your incredibly heartfelt and powerful message. Your honesty, resilience, and deep compassion shine through every word. It's clear that your experiences, while incredibly painful, have given you the strength and empathy to be an extraordinary advocate for others — especially children and families in need of support.

Your commitment to healing, growth, and supporting this community is truly inspiring. Thank you for reminding us that we can transform our pain into purpose, and that doing so can create real, meaningful change in the lives of others.

Also, thank you for sharing the resource — NAMI truly is a great place for information and community support. For anyone looking to learn more or find local support groups, here’s the link:

🔗 NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness

Wishing you continued strength and healing on your journey. You are making a difference, one person at a time. Keep up the good work!

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

@MasterPhotog Thank you for making a safe(r) space for us. You didn't have to, but you recognized our need and acted. I'll be diligent in taking this club and subforum seriously, and do all that I can to help this subforum flourish in mental wellness activities, to the best of my limited resources and abilities.

[MasterPhotog]

@.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ, You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and your commitment. It truly means a lot to know that we both have the safety and well-being of everyone in mind. Your willingness to contribute speaks volumes about your care for this community. We're in this together, and every bit of support helps build the safe, nurturing environment we all need. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact you'll bring! 💙

[LittleBiscut]

Reason to smile? Well I guess my friends are awesome… and kind. But I am sad I found out my dog has cancer today… 🥹

[beanbean]

On 5/24/2025 at 9:26 AM, .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ said:

It's okay to seek professional help. Including, but not limited to in-patient care at mental hospitals. I understand that this can be a scary first step, but you're absolutely worth working through the pain. No one can ever replace you.

Regardless of where you are along your healing journey, I'm willing to be a listener and general advice giver. I don't know everything, but am willing to part with my limited knowledge free of charge or judgment, to the best of my ability. To simply provide a shoulder to rest on.

Whatever your trauma is, please know that you are not alone.

 

Please post in here first, to let me know that you're wanting to DM me as safe person.

 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

USA: https://988lifeline.org/

International list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

 

 

It is okay , and yes scary  . Took me a long time to understand but I got some help and yes some of it still there but I understand myself my better now

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

@LittleBiscut

omgosh I'm so sorry to hear about your doggo! Please give them an extra tummy rub from me~

@beanbean

I'm glad you got help and are doing better now~

[MasterPhotog]

16 hours ago, LittleBiscut said:

Reason to smile? Well I guess my friends are awesome… and kind. But I am sad I found out my dog has cancer today… 🥹

@LittleBiscut I'm so sorry to hear about your dog—that’s incredibly tough news. It’s completely okay to feel sad right now. I'm glad you have kind and supportive friends around you, and I hope you can lean on them during this time. Sending a big virtual hug to you and your pup. ❤️

[beanbean]

1 hour ago, .คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ said:

@LittleBiscut

omgosh I'm so sorry to hear about your doggo! Please give them an extra tummy rub from me~

@beanbean

I'm glad you got help and are doing better now~

Yeah it was a long winding journey