Who am I?

I feel like this is a question most people ask themselves.

I’ve been doing a lot of personal work and have continued to reflect on this very question.

I think its one thing to know what others think about you, but its another thing entirely to be your true authentic self.

I made a list of things that I believe are facts about me currently (all of this is subject to change).

I’ve done this to help me stay present in the moment and to try to connect to myself on a deeper level.

All of these are subject to change, as life is forever fluid and changing.

20 Things About Me

1.My favorite color is forest green

2. I enjoy reading

3.I am good at rollerskating

4.I love the smell of vanilla cupcake candles

5.I prefer sunrises to sunsets

6.I love to travel

7.Being in the outdoors helps with my anxiety

8.I am struggling with my eating disorder recovery (but haven’t given up hope)

9.I have 4.5years alcohol free

10.I am a member of the lgbtqia+ community

11.I dream of finding a place that feels like home (I’ve found an amazing temporary home for 7 months out of the year).

12.I love my job (even on the stressful days)

13.I snuggle with a teddy bear every night

14.My weighted blanket is my favorite purchase of this year

15.I have done a lot of work on healing my inner child

16.My favorite weather is the rain

17.I live in a cabin in the woods

18.My eyes are dark brown

19.I am reading 3 books right now

20.I have people who support me and are rooting for my recovery

I’ve been feeling pretty disconnected lately and I thought this list would remind me of who I am and what I enjoy.

This is one of my favorite grounding techniques, and could help you if you ever struggle with anxiety or any other mental health challenges.

I am hoping to get out of this funk I’m in, and yet a part of me is trying to relax into it and accept my feelings instead of trying to run from them.

There’s a lot of new changes happening lately (getting new roommates, getting a raise at work, not having the time to meet with my treatment team as frequently, etc.) which has made my anxiety increasingly worse, but I’m managing the best way I can.

I’m hopeful that in a few days/weeks I’ll start feeling like myself again.

Until then, I appreciate you reading along and hearing my real authentic self.

XOXO

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