writerecwood

[writerecwood]

I’m disabled. And, for many, many years, I found myself not only trying to prove to everyone else, but struggling to understand what it was that rendered me this way. I stopped blaming myself for what I couldn’t understand, and felt victimized by the very people I thought loved me. It wasn’t until some heavy soul searching I realized how and why the years unfolded as they did, and don’t blame them or myself for something that historically is dismissed and has never gotten the attention it should have. This has been a life long search, that, I’m sure will carry on, as it always has. I just stepped into a position of no longer fighting or resisting, and allowing myself to be good with who I am because there’ll come a day, it only matters how I feel about it, and those around me can choose, or not, to understand as well. I won’t let anyone’s actions and words discourage my journey. I’m worth more than that. Don’t be afraid. ~~~~~~ #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejournal #loveyourself #depression #anxiety #selfacceptance #illustration #artistsofinstagram #coloredpencil #doodleartist #arttherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/CHk0tPeJVsS/?igshid=1x61k935z3wtv

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For the longest time, I was afraid of something. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but once I made the choice to not take my artwork so seriously. Now, I just do it and make myself let go, and not think about how perfect it could be, and just let the vision flow. As much as I never want anyone to feel how I have felt the last several years. I’m a lot more patient. Not only with those around me, but for my own peace of mind. It’s really happening! There’s a long way to go, and I’m finding the strength to be in the moment - Scars and all. Don’t be afraid. ~~~~~~ #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejournal #loveyourself #depression #anxiety #coloredpencil #illustratorsoninstagram #dementiaawareness #insight https://www.instagram.com/p/CHD6xMHpjLJ/?igshid=1k25f65ih01ye

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Don’t be afraid to cry or laugh. ~~~~~~ #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejournal #loveyourself #depression #anxiety https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfC0Tap_mF/?igshid=1ar5h0mk9ey3i

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Stating the obvious, I’ll say, we don’t live forever. At least not in the physical sense. And, we all tend to lose track of time. Everyone is so caught up in business of everyday, we don’t stop to work at the things we can begin and/or do better. No matter, when you look back to see, there’s always something that’ll need to be addressed. Whether it’s something you’ve always wanted to do, a childhood passion or a wrong you wish to make right, and as with everything we work towards, the only way to attain those things that bring you to a better version of yourself, will be the work you put into it. These all seem so cliche, and easier said than done, these days. At least for me, finding the motivation to get everything done that I want to do and what I actually do are far apart. And, as with some, there’s too much to do, so we shut down all of it, when we feel overwhelmed. While, everyday, we’re bombarded with memes, quotes and someone else’s story that resonates with us. Yet, those things we were supposed to do, still sit unfinished. So, if being flooded with the reminders, and your inner voice blaming you for not doing what you need to do, why wait? Everyday, every minute is an opportunity to be happy and succeed with everything that you only dream about now. Now, if that isn’t enough inspiration to start, ask yourself why. Before you realize it, you’ve lived more than half your life, and your dreams are just memories of hopes never realized. So, while we’re needing to distance from the outside world, wouldn’t it be a great time to transform, and take that big step to achieving all the good stuff we have only hoped to have...until now. #follow me and we’ll put the work in #alonetogether. ~~~~~~ #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejourney #doodleartist #loveyourself #anxiety #depression #illustrationartist #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4rk_rpK7N/?igshid=1w63dzdhgnegw

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100 posts!

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100 posts!

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✌️😷🌻 “Courage is not the absence of fear. But rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” - Franklin Roosevelt Find your reason. ~~~~~~~ #anxiety #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejourney #doodleartist #loveyourself #alonetogether #coloredpencils #illustrationartists #illustrationartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwG9JsJSma/?igshid=15jv3487x9rlt

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✌️😷🌻 Your life experiences are meant to make you, not to break you. Be proud of yourself for how hard you’re trying. ~~~~~~~ #anxiety #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #lifejourney #doodleartist #loveyourself #alonetogether #coloredpencil #couragouscreative #createeveryday #artistsofinstagram #artistsupportartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjatuKJ8BO/?igshid=100un8rdioste

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I’m aware of my presence, and I’m not letting my surroundings effect my state of mind. Everything needs to be background noise, while we seek inner peace, alongside discovering our journey. #ptsdrecovery #lifejourney #doodleartist #loveyourself #alonetogether #bigbangtheorypenny #illustrationartists #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEWWhHJYky/?igshid=1v0qivw791vl6

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Anger is considered a secondary emotion. The first is hurt. For those you love, and even the ones you don’t, the next time someone is angry, instead of responding with anger, choose to listen. Each one of us has felt long term pain and hurt that eventually leads us to snap. You might just build an understanding in them, and quite possibly in yourself.🤞😷🌻 #destigmatizementalillness #alonetogether #illustrationart #anxiety #ptsdrecovery #loveyourself #doddleartist #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/CCq_tkmpujX/?igshid=4j7h07dbonkp

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I look at all the beautiful work each artist I see on Instagram creates, and usually prefer looking and sending a like as compared to submitting too much of my own work. Considering, I officially stepped outside my comfort zone to work on this, I may as well jump in and share my progress too. I’m also working on my confident and to be comfortable exposing some of my weaknesses. I just opened a new pack of prismacolor verithin indigo blue to use in a journal I’m designing for my boys. I’m having a difficult time seeing variations these days, but need to practice values. Much is from memory, but believe we can do anything we put our mind too. I’m pressing on, despite the challenges. It’s a whole lot of practice and, one day, it finally clicks how to get there. “Cheers!” To living your dream. 🤞😷🌻 #destigmatizementalillness #alonetogether #illustrationart #anxiety #ptsdrecovery #loveyourself #doddleartist #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0yib0Jspd/?igshid=a0pni04e6zvu

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*5 reasons to be grateful...Go! Try this with a friend and family. Randomly ask 5 things they’re grateful for, and vise versa. You’ll see, as time goes on, putting this into habit will help you appreciate what others are grateful for and you, yourself, will look at what you have in your life right now and stay humbled during these challenging times. Thank you to ALL the peeps working on the front line to help us through! We’re forever grateful! ~~~~ #loveyourself #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #artist #anxiety #depression #lifejourney #traumainformed #alonetogether #stayhome #staysafe https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NNKLVJNFk/?igshid=19d8acyyoqego

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I’m sorry for not sharing in a while. But, I’m taking this opportunity to share a little bit of what I’ve been working on these days. I’ve made some major changes, each goal, unique and personal to me. I was in a bad place and nearly lost myself by the actions of others, a few years ago. I’m not making excuses, and things that were, are no longer fitting into the dream. Isolation has never been a bad thing to me. And, after a time, there’s an adjustment to focus what matters. Three years ago, I stopped drinking alcohol and gave up caffeine. Two and a half years ago, I saw what social media was doing to my head and I shifted from Facebook back to music, reconnecting with my art, selling off my collectibles business and returned to writing and self-reflections. For most of that time, I also stayed away from red meat and concentrating on eating mostly healthy proteins and trying to stay away from junk food. (Seafood, mostly fish, legumes, seeds, veggies, etc) There’s more good days and the bad days are beginning to calm. I’m honest with myself, while not being too critical of my slips. I feel better than I did and have lowered my blood pressure to a reasonable amount. Now, that most are staying at home, my mind is filled with all the possibilities to transform. And, more than thrilled to share some of the ideas with you. I’ll never stop trying. I’ll always work to be better than yesterday. Once the dust settles, the only person who can save you - is you. #lifejourney #traumainformed #loveyourself #ptsdrecovery #happy #stayingpositive #stayinginside #stayinghomesaveslives #stayinghome https://www.instagram.com/p/B_C6AezJicZ/?igshid=ckpxjeym99w7

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Find the silver lining. 🤓 ~~~~ #loveyourself #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #artist #anxiety #depression #lifejourney #traumainformed #illustrationart https://www.instagram.com/p/B96gqx4Jght/?igshid=13l1tpqtph00e

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I believe, no one will know if they’re good at something until they take that first step. Sure, you’ll be awkward at first. But the more you strive to get better at what you want to do or be, the less awkward it becomes. How many times did you skin your knees, growing up? Look how far you’ve come. And, imagine the possibilities right in front of you. *I hope you like it, guys. You’re theme photos inspired me. ~~~~ #loveyourself #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #artist #anxiety #depression #lifejourney #traumainformed #illustrationart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ykYY8pWAH/?igshid=15ey94sfx3412

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I was yesterday. I will be tomorrow. I am today. ~~~~ #loveyourself #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #artist #anxiety #depression #lifejourney #traumainformed #illustrationart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SjQK4pznv/?igshid=1kq4xzrak3r23

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Wisdom begins, where judging stops and we choose to devote ourselves to understanding instead. ~~~~ #loveyourself #destigmatizementalillness #ptsdrecovery #artist #anxiety #depression #lifejourney #traumainformed #illustrationart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Sf4CgJV4X/?igshid=1hihvtr17cfev