This time of year can be really hard for a lot of people. Not everybody has the happy family that they may wish for, and when you are surrounded by images of happy smiling families it can be really isolating. It is also a very sad time of year for anyone who has lost someone they love, either through relationship breakdowns, emigration or death etc. This time of year can really connect us to the pain of loved ones that are missing or departed or to situations in our lives that are causing us unhappiness such as troubled relationships or addictions etc. You may feel that you are drowning in your emotions right now but remember everything passes, this season will pass, and tomorrow is a new day and with it will bring hope for better things to come. Ask yourself what is the kindest thing I can do for myself right now? What would make things better? Be gentle & kind to yourself, and seek support from others. You matter, your life matters, there is always someone who cares ❤

Beware of those with no empathy, they attack the gentlest of souls ❤

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# Happy Friday Everyone ❤

Such a beautiful message ❤️

Great new local support group for anyone who might be interested ❤️

This is so true ❤

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Best Wishes for a happy & peaceful new year to all ❤

This time of year can be really hard for a lot of people. Not everybody has the happy family that they may wish for, and when you are surrounded by images of happy smiling families it can be really isolating. It is also a very sad time of year for anyone who has lost someone they love, either through relationship breakdowns, emigration or death etc. This time of year can really connect us to the pain of loved ones that are missing or departed or to situations in our lives that are causing us unhappiness such as troubled relationships or addictions etc. You may feel that you are drowning in your emotions right now but remember everything passes, this season will pass, and tomorrow is a new day and with it will bring hope for better things to come. Ask yourself what is the kindest thing I can do for myself right now? What would make things better? Be gentle & kind to yourself, and seek support from others. You matter, your life matters, there is always someone who cares.

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