#findingstrength

[crypticnebulaflux]

Flying Away from You

Butterflies are beautiful creatures.

Delicate, light, free.

But it doesn’t take much to ruin them:

touch their wings too roughly,

and they can no longer fly.

I was like that.

A butterfly, right in the middle of my awakening.

I had just learned to love my freedom,

to spread my wings,

to choose the sky.

And then you arrived.

Too tired to fly,

too envious to let me go.

And so, I stopped.

I landed exactly where I shouldn’t have:

in your web.

A trap made of sweet words and half-truths.

You disguised yourself as shelter,

while slowly spinning your threads around me.

Your lies were invisible threads,

your manipulations tight knots around my mind.

You made me doubt myself.

You made me believe I was the unstable one,

too much, too emotional, wrong.

That my sensitivity was a flaw.

That my affection was a burden.

That my loneliness was my fault.

And all the while, you laughed

as I lost pieces of myself.

You turned me against the people I loved,

just to feel important.

You played with emotions,

with people,

as if they were yours to own.

You collected attention, admiration

and even that photo.

The one you still keep,

like a trophy.

A photo of me.

Not as a symbol of something beautiful,

but as proof that you’d done it

you’d caught me.

Because you didn’t want love.

You wanted power.

And I, in that moment,

was too hurt to see it.

But now, my wings aren’t broken anymore.

I’ve learned how to set myself free.

I’ve learned that love doesn’t trap you,

doesn’t confuse you,

doesn’t drain you.

I tore down your web, thread by thread.

I unlearned your rules.

And I started to fly again.

“Rules exist to be broken in order to grow,” you once wrote.

And so I did.

Only this time,

I broke them to save myself from you.

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[storytellerslense]

I've updated the video because I wasn't really happy with the old version. It's still far from perfect but I hope you like it.

[rosyrhodes]

One of the only beings to be there for me at all moments of my being and seeing living in and tolerating all of the loss and isolation and confusion before I slowly found my path after the surgeries is now unable to walk and I am debating feeding him with a water dropper. I'm being told that he's suffering and needs to be put to sleep. Only, I have felt that way before and also believed it whole hearted, because I barely ever sleep and wanted nothing more.....

I still got better, though I was suffering. I still got better. I was even put to sleep wrong through a couple surgeries, I still healed I think. Anesthesia and Euthanization are obviously complicated subjects with me. Also, warning: Dare I say triggering? This is someone that stuck with me ride or die through all my adult life trauma, addiction, destruction and the years of unending loudass music it gave birth to. He's not crying or in agony that I can tell, is it so cruel of me to not want to inject him with any outside adulterants and be here with him for a moment. However long that is?

I feel like I have time and there's no need to play or pay doctor. I've always believed in diving timing and trusting both patterns and numerology, and found my way full faith in it. Most times without memory because of a condition called retrograde amnesia. This video I feel blessed I just found is the most perfect and positive day, with my beloved rescued, turned rescuer "cat down the road" - Working out a riff idea while Panda chills happily behind me, as an old friend Nolan Morrow staying on my couch talks out my drum machine setup and I learn some #spiritscience

I will miss you till our paths meet again,

"Until Valhalla!!"

🐼😻♥️

Panda, My favourite Norwegian forest cat friend, my coincidencentally rescued "cat down the road". Please lend me your strength and cool while I try to navigate this #roadtorecovery

Here's a song off of my first EP made with my first cat Freddie's pur:

Sometime in the future I'll share a song I made for my next pet Kitty Mercury that I called Left Behind. With Freddie Mercury and Panda, there have always been kitties around me when I've been creating, many times getting me to take a break and pet them

Blessed Be everyone, I hope I didn't leave anyone feeling down and please comment or pm about your moments of mental health, or wealth. I will come out of this stronger: I dropped a single Tarot twice yesterday: the Strength card both times. I drew temperance next time I consulted my cards. I'm blessed that this special guy will have taught me alot about both once I get back to feeling better and have some normalcy again. Have an excellent new year with your loved ones. Cherish every moment of it my friends! 🙏♥️🌹🛣️

- @rosyrhodes

😽❤️🎶

[mariafraniayu]

The Unseen Sanctuary

Last night, a storm of fury raged within me, each wave of anger a searing brand upon my chest. The words I unleashed were a raw, volatile concoction—frustration, deep regret, and bitter condemnations, yet paradoxically, they were threaded with the faint, desperate whispers of prayers. It felt as though every ounce of pain I had held back finally broke free, a fiery torrent from a place I could no…

[astoriiic]

I left my baby daddy 4 days ago. We share a child and our situation has us living together still and in the same bed for now. It took 3 days before he was already on tinder again.

Idk man that’s fuckin with me a bit. 5 years and one child and I was told he got on tinder for ‘friends’ and when I said tinder is for dating and fucking I was suddenly the shallow one.

Fuck this 😮‍💨

[ablessedcalltolove]

Word of God Ephesians 4:32 Scripture Video Be kind and compassionate → You can also visit our website here https://ablessedcalltolove.com/

[justagirlfromjustin]

Beneath the surface, where vulnerability lay exposed, I found you, and I saw myself.

[siddikatanzina]

✨ To the Light: A Journey of Hope and Inspiration 🌟 Step into a world where melodies ignite hope and rhythms inspire dreams. 🌈 This is more than just music; it’s a journey of courage, resilience, and positivity. Let the light guide you! 🎶✨

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/Yo9vIVtU61M

[amylynnorg]

Some places seem to think people don't have lives, a family, or a business that they maintain. Let's just drop more on your "to do list." This is about boundaries. This is about respecting those boundaries and setting up them if you don't have them.  It's about saying the word NO.  You need to decide what is important to you.  What on your "to do" list can wait and what can't. In regards to tech, you may have to say the word "No" to yourself from time to time, or your kids. Example social media time, no cellphones at the dinner table, timeouts, and family time. Like when you go to the theater and it asks you to silence your phone. The Bible says a lot about respect and boundaries. There is a lot in the old and the new testament.  Many of the teachings of Christ have him addressing this very issue.  That's how important it is to figure out what your boundaries are and then stand by them.  Proverbs 25:28 - "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Follow to our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/AmyLynnsVoiceOvers https://twitter.com/amylynnorg https://thevoiceofamylynn.wordpress.com https://www.youtube.com/AmyLynnOrg Visit our website at: http://www.amylynn.org

[thebookhavenblog]

Finding Gratitude in Tough Times

In life, challenging times come for us all. They may arrive through personal loss, financial hardship, health issues, or other circumstances that test our resilience. During these seasons, it’s natural to focus on the struggles and pain at hand. Yet, gratitude, a simple and powerful choice, has the potential to shift our perspective, reminding us of hope, strength, and a deeper sense of purpose.…

[tirose]

Things my parents said to me when I was young that still get to me today

"Other kids have worse parents and care about them more."

"You are so stupid. Thank God, you look good. There might be a chance that a rich man will marry you someday."

"You will end up in the gutter and look back how good you have had it at home."

"You are useless."

"You were just lucky. It won't last long" (when I made an achievement at school, etc.)

"You made me do this."

"I promise, I will kill you. Don't make me go to jail!"

"Stop crying. It only makes your father angry. "

"You are crying crocodile tears only because you want me to stop."

"Wipe that stupid look off your face. It only makes me want to hit you more."

"Pull yourself together!" (my mother while watching me trying to hide from my raging father in the bathroom, hyperventilating on the edge of the bathtub.)

"It's your fault."

"You owe us."

"Did you use perfume? You smell like a whore. Do you want me to pour petrol over you if that is what makes you happy?" (my father when I was 12, before taking me to my first kid's dance party.)

"You are such a slut."

"You are too sensitive."

"You are just lazy."

"You are ungreatful."

"You don't know what a tough life is."

"Why can't you be different?"

"Other people pretend they care about you, but they don't."

"Go and apologize to your father so I won't get in trouble." (knowing, I've done nothing wrong and my father just had one of his fits)

"You think you have it tough. But nobody will care about / love you as much as we do."

[mariafraniayu]

Navigating the Path Through Limitation-Finding Strength in Surrender and Shared Resolve

The phrase “Stepping forward amidst limitations,” the central theme of the fifth Puncta in a spiritual journey I’m undertaking called ‘Caminar Con Inigo,’ resonated with a startling clarity. It felt less like a random topic and more like a direct, almost divine, response to a period where I’d been wrestling with a profound sense of depleted hope, dwindling motivation, and an almost complete…

[philostoic]

Embrace Adversity | Stoic Philosophy

Embrace Adversity Symbol: A resilient mountain flower, like an edelweiss or a small, vibrant wildflower, growing from a rocky cliff. The flower should appear delicate yet strong, thriving in harsh conditions. The rocky background symbolizes adversity, while the flower represents resilience and growth. The image should evoke a sense of perseverance and beauty emerging from challenging circumstances.

See challenges and setbacks as opportunities to grow and strengthen your resilience. Adversity can be a teacher.

[ablessedcalltolove]

Word of God Matthew 6:33 Scripture Video But first seek his kingdom → You can also visit our website here https://ablessedcalltolove.com/