#terriblethanksforasking

[dkincade]

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While we were on our cruise we stopped in one of the places where Game of Thrones was filmed. Evan was a big fan of this show with watch party’s and such. When I travel I always bring Evan along as he will never have the opportunity to travel and see the world. Well we left a little bit of Evan in a place where he would have wanted to go and visit. Miss you every day son and what I thought would be an easy gesture became a full fledged crying moment. Thanks,Ruf for insisting we capture this moment. #joiinme💚 #missyou #missyewev #terriblethanksforasking #grief #whatsyourgrief #gameofthrones #dubrovnikcroatia #grief (at Dubrovnik, Croatia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1j77XQHxmN/?igshid=1tfzu5qi2ej06

[dkincade]

So after a week filled with back pain, event planning and grief triggers I made the decision to start training to be a bereavement doula. I've done the on boarding and have finished my first module and will take me first exam tomorrow. I chose to go through Still Birthday as it seemed like the right fit for me. So, I'm really excited to start this and I pray I will have the fortitude to finish well. Thanks to everyone who gave me encouragement. Thank you Kari and Bonita for your info and help.💚 #joiinme💚 #bereavement #bereavementdoula #ifeelyourpain #terriblethanksforasking #fortheloveofmommyhood (at Vacaville, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fyhd8n5Iu/?igshid=1fan0ozzsn4xw

[strungoutmom]

I should not be surprised that the first #TerribleWritingClub prompt would be "How are you, really?" Gym, school, work - mornings are hectic and I've spend many mornings looking out at kids rushing or taking their time from the driver's seat. Rain, snow, and sunshine. My thoughts are all over the place waiting for the next moment. And, not wanting it to come just, yet. So, how am I really? I'm happy and sad. Anxious and constantly fighting off a panic attack. For. No. Reason. I hear a little voice in the back of my brain wondering how life would be different and mourn that it's ever a thought. Despite my brain not wanting to cooperate, the rational part of me knows that this is just one moment. The next moment will be different. I strive everyday to be content. A big part of that is just trying to be okay. It's exhausting. I'm exhausted. I'm okay. #writingprompts #ttfa #terriblethanksforasking #verbalvomit #instafeelings #momswithcamera #busymom #mentalhealth #livingwithanxiety #dailyphoto #instamood https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPzNKaH0HC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=96a9xs9v5cbb

[no-song-unsung]

It’s #worldmentalhealthday and this is a friendly (and very hypocritical) reminder to be easy on yourself. . . . This year, I was diagnosed with severe depression and moderate anxiety. Then, two people in my life passed away very suddenly. With them came grief that packed itself very tightly on top of my mental illness. It is phenomenally difficult if not impossible for me to love myself some days, or to give myself room to make mistakes. I have isolated myself from people who care(d) about me because most days I lack the energy to put effort into my relationships aside from just knowing that buried under my illness are feelings and emotions I still need to bring back to the surface. But every day I have to remind myself that I’m doing the best I can, or I wouldn’t be able to keep going. Please, today and every day, be gentle with yourself. You’re doing great because you are here. Be gentle with those around you, too—you don’t know what’s happening in their head. #terriblethanksforasking #mentalhealthawareness