Mental Health - Education, Support and Prevention
08-06-2025 02:57 PM
08-06-2025 02:57 PM
How could I have even contemplated that there was a possibility that someone so prominent in my childhood didn't abuse me...
08-06-2025 03:39 PM
08-06-2025 03:39 PM
Good afternoon @avant-garde,
How are you feeling today?
I noticed there have been some triggers, which have surfaced today around church...
I know I have heard about your experiences before, but I still sit with how painful and confusing they would have been for you.
I understand you are wanting to work through this current situation surrounding your visiting minister - I am sure it's a lot for your body to hold.
What comes to mind first when you consider what you might need in these moments? 💛
08-06-2025 03:43 PM
08-06-2025 03:43 PM
Releasing is hard and overwhelming but that's what I need and I know it but I don't want to get lost in the overwhelming emotions, I need a tether
08-06-2025 03:50 PM
08-06-2025 03:50 PM
This is some really lovely awareness you have here @avant-garde.
So, you're needing emotional release, but something to anchor you.
This looks different for everyone, so I am curious to know, what is one thing you could do to express your feelings and one thing you could do to soothe yourself throughout that process? 💛
08-06-2025 03:55 PM
08-06-2025 03:55 PM
Crying seems to be where it's at in terms of release
I am also plaiting a rubbish bag as a waterproof rope to tie my "brothers" birthday present to the stone pillar at his house on Tuesday as it's too big for letterbox.
I'm giving him my minion plushie because it has more hair than he does
08-06-2025 04:15 PM
08-06-2025 04:15 PM
Crying is good. 💛 @avant-garde
Do you find wrapping yourself in a blanket can help you to feel held, in a sense?
Ooh, that is really resourceful!!
😂 - what an intentional re-gift.
What other plushies do you have?
08-06-2025 04:22 PM
08-06-2025 04:22 PM
Touch isn't good with certain triggers, too familiar
I won the minion in a claw machine but I'm not up for talking about my plushies right now
08-06-2025 04:30 PM
08-06-2025 04:30 PM
@avant-garde This is a good reminder for me to have, thank you.
That's okay! Is there anything you would like to talk about further or anything else I can do to support you? 💛
08-06-2025 04:36 PM
08-06-2025 04:36 PM
Just be here? Hear me? So I don't feel I have to be silent with all this...
08-06-2025 04:51 PM
08-06-2025 04:51 PM
Of course, please share whatever feels right for you. I will be here. @avant-garde
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