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#869

I met my abuser Month, Year at a indinginous pipe ceremony. The community met often. I would speak to him and his wife on occasion. I realized later that he was there to recruit people for his medicine retreats, his tantra events and he would search out his victims. What a better place where there are impressionable people wanting to heal, looking for something to help. He would tell me I needed to try mushrooms, to help with my depression and anxiety. I did stop taking my antidepressants on Date cause another person of “good standin...

“I have learned to abound in the joy of the small things...and God, the kindness of people. Strangers, teachers, friends. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, but there is good in the world, and this gives me hope too.”

#1459

To anyone who's struggling with addiction, anxiety, or depression, I want you to know that there is hope. I’ve walked through the darkest days where it felt like the weight of the world was crushing me—where every step felt like a battle, and every breath was a fight to stay afloat. But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way forever.

“We believe you. Your stories matter.”

My Loved Ones Ketamine Provider Groomed them into a sexual relationship and my Loved One Attempted Suicide several times

I had posted something before and I don't know if it's okay to post this here but I hope it is.
I am so angry right now and just had to get this out.
My Loved One’s suicide attempt. Multiple attempts if we are being accurate.
I want to start by telling you, I am no stranger to the suicide world and suicide ideation.

Dear reader, the following story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

You are surviving and that is enough.

SLIDING SCALE KETAMINE THERAPY TRAP

As my doctor said to me, "You did nothing wrong."

Dear reader, the following story contains language of self-harm that some may find triggering or discomforting.

Every step forward, no matter how small, is still a step forwards. Take all the time you need taking those steps.

#924

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“Healing means forgiving myself for all the things I may have gotten wrong in the moment.”

#888

It is not your fault!

“Healing is different for everyone, but for me it is listening to myself...I make sure to take some time out of each week to put me first and practice self-care.”

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