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I don't have to keep quiet about what was done to me so my abuser won't look bad.

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When you’re depressed you don’t control your thoughts. Your thoughts control you. I wish people would understand.

Thoughts (via spiritless-teenanger)

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sadd-lonely

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There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him.

C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce (via uncleanlips)

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Trauma-bonding is so real and it hurts so much …

Posted by Anonymous. (via survivorssharingsecrets)

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God, forgive me for putting other things before You when I know You should always be my first priority.

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Jesus: You are the salt of the earth-

Me: *is salty*

Jesus: No not like that

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God brings you through test after test in order to build a testimony in you that says, “My God is faithful.

Cherie Hill “Faith Under Construction” (via godlywoman)

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The only way to transform our thoughts, and ultimately our lives, is to replace the lies with Truth.

Cherie Hill “Faith Under Construction” (via godlywoman)

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You matter. You’re not broken. You’re stronger than you think.

Vironika Tugaleva (via recoveryisbeautiful)

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You’re struggling again but that doesn’t mean you’ve lost the fight. And just because you’ve hit rock bottom doesn’t mean you should call it home. You are a warrior. This battle doesn’t even stand a chance.

(via dryyoureyes-startbelieving)

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Me: What is wrong with me?

Also me: well there is everything

Me:

Also me:

Me: well damn

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I almost learned to trust again. *picks up shattered pieces of heart*

Didn't work out

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Things You Can Do For Someone Who’s Dissociating

Disclaimer: One of your greatest tools in helping someone through a dissociative episode is your knowledge of them. Some of these things will not work for everyone, and some people may react negatively to some of these (esp. being touched). It’s good to ask people what they would prefer when they’re experiencing a dissociative episode.

Tactile Stuff - Give them something to hold or touch: Stuffed animal, blanket, worry stone, a pet, ect. (Especially something calming and/or stimulating) - Give them something to drink or eat - Touch their arm or hand - Give them a hug

Things You Can Say (Note: Do not yell at them, but speak clearly and simply) - Say their name - Tell them the date or where they are - Just talk to them (especially topics that are calming and/or stimulating)

Get them Involved! - Take them on a walk - Play a game with them - Give them something to focus on: Book, tactile stuff, tv, ect.

If there is a trigger to the dissociative episode, you can remove the trigger (if possible). Some people may be helped by leaving the situation and going someplace calm. Some people would prefer to be left alone to come out of it by themselves.

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Me: yeah you probably secretly hate me

Them: no I love you

Me:

Me:

Me: sorry that was manipulative of me, I should've nev