For me, there are a number of things I won't apologize for... but currently, its my boundaries around me time. I used to bend over backwards to please and make sure everyone was good around me... while inside I WAS DYING! So, fuck that noise! Now, when I need time or space, I just take it. Without giving a flying fuck, because those who matter won't mind and those who mind, frankly don't matter! Accept me as I am, flaws and All, as I accept you! That's my motto! What is something you are no longer giving your fucks to?

Yesterday my neighbors were acting crazy, yelling and fighting. It triggered me BIG TIME. My brain knew it wasn't happening to me, but my body didn't. I was stuck in freeze mode. My body was fighting against me, despite being aware of the fact that I was okay, my body felt we were in danger. Normally I would have just pushed past this and kept on trucking... Which would have put me into a further spiral of paralysis. So instead, I honored my body. I gave myself grace. I paused and nurtured myself by snuggling under the blankets with my dogs in the safety of my bed. I had a nap. I drank some water. I didn't take on anything else. I watched a cooking show (my go to stress reduction method haha), and I let my body and my inner child know we were safe and we were okay. This changed everything for me. Monday morning has arrived and I am not stuck in a spiral! I am here and showing up and present. I just thought I would share with those who may be able to relate. We got this ;) xoxo Abby

Hey friends! I would LOVE to share on this comment thread the songs that you listen to that help you get through the rough days and the tough stuff that life throws our way! Here is my first one: The Strong Don't Get a Break - Xania Monet https://spotify.link/FTUj3G9ZQXb

Have you ever done a counseling or therapy session where afterwards, you were like "Damn, that was good..." Maybe there was an "AHA" moment... Maybe you learned something new about yourself or someone else Maybe you got a new perspective Maybe a TOOL that you can use to make your life easier... Maybe a metaphor that just HIT it on the head? SHARE YOUR MOMENTS below! Maybe your moment can help someone else!

This is so true. In my world, I am doing this everyday. I love being blessed with the ability to hold space and be a container for safety when my clients and friends are experiencing big emotions. I get what it feels like to not have anywhere to put all those emotions.... This is a safe place. My DMs are a safe place. Xo Abby