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- Life In FranceI’m in my creative element. Life in Nice, France Looking back over the past several years, I can honestly say that I never imagined I’d be living in France. I’veContinue reading “Life In France”
- Updated 30 Before 30It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted on here, and my life is completely different (in the best way)! I thought I’d update my list that I created a fewContinue reading “Updated 30 Before 30”
- A new chapter.My dad died. September 8th, 2023. The day my whole world changed. I had just gotten settled in my new house with my good friends, a week prior. Work hadContinue reading “A new chapter.”
- I did a scary thing!One Step Closer To Authenticity! After two years, I finally agreed to be on my friend Christina’s incredible Mental Health Podcast called Pickles and Vodka. *See the link to myContinue reading “I did a scary thing!”
- Choosing Recovery (Again)Recommitting to this thing called recovery & getting artsy. The more recovery time I get, the more I am learning that I need to recommit daily and remind myself thatContinue reading “Choosing Recovery (Again)”
- Excuses Excuses Excuses7 Excuses I’ve used to procrastinate and not write any blog posts. I have since reframed all of these thoughts and have slowly been creating new posts that will beContinue reading “Excuses Excuses Excuses”
- 2023 Travel Goals7 Places I want to travel to this year * Means I have been there before and would like to return I am very fortunate because towards the end ofContinue reading “2023 Travel Goals”
- 2023 Goals!13 Things I want to do/accomplish in 2023. What are some things you’re hoping to do this year? What’s stopping you? XOXO Teddy Hikes
- Survived another year ✨It’s my birthday! 💖 It’s my 27th birthday. This is a day that I never thought I would make it to alive. Before entering treatment this past October, I madeContinue reading “Survived another year ✨”
- My why for recovery.My reasons for recovery. It truly is the little things. I love trying to find the beauty in the simplest places (like this moss in the leaves). Here is aContinue reading “My why for recovery.”
- Healthy Self StatementsHealthy Self Statements/Affirmations At first I struggled with coming up with a handful of positive statements. After giving it some thoughts over the span of a few days I wasContinue reading “Healthy Self Statements”
- My inner child needs rest.Little Teddy Deserves Rest. What can I give my inner child so they can rest? I heard this original question at a 12 step meeting I attended a few weeksContinue reading “My inner child needs rest.”
- 5 Years Sober! ❤Sobriety Saved My Life. I can officially say that I made it to 5 years sober ! Never in my life have I ever imagined I would get to thisContinue reading “5 Years Sober! <3”
- Teddy’s List on Gender Euphoria11 Steps to Gender Euphoria Note that these are all my personal experiences as a non-binary gender queer human, and this varies for all humans who struggle with gender dysphoriaContinue reading “Teddy’s List on Gender Euphoria”
- Getting Honest With Myself & All Of You.Honesty Hour With Teddy TW: Eating Disorder Behaviors, Mental Health, Death & Treatment After several months of being medically stable and in recovery, I gave up. I relapsed and startedContinue reading “Getting Honest With Myself & All Of You.”
- Finding Stillness.Rest & Relaxation in a Chaotic World I am here again, back after another pause from writing (with plans to write more soon). I’ve been so busy lately that IContinue reading “Finding Stillness.”
- Who am I?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 veryContinue reading “Who am I?”
- The more I let go, the more I gain.Letting go of my eating disorder & living my life to the fullest. A few weeks ago I wrote this letter to my eating disorder. I wasn’t initially planning onContinue reading “The more I let go, the more I gain.”
- Living my best life.Saying Yes to Adventure & Living. At 26 years of age, I can finally say that I am finding a home within myself. I have found an amazing job withContinue reading “Living my best life.”
- Update.The past few weeks have been transformative, challenging, and wonderful. I have been out of treatment for a few weeks now. I’m working at my dream job. I live inContinue reading “Update.”
- Shine Bright & Just Be.Just Be. Be Adventurous. Be Authentic. Be Creative. Be Curious. Be Kind. Be Present. Sometimes you’ll notice that you are growing while others around you are staying complacent. It’s hardContinue reading “Shine Bright & Just Be.”
- Comfort Zones & GrowthStepping out of your comfort zone. What is keeping you stuck? For me, patterns and old beliefs have held me back from growing and becoming the best version of myself.Continue reading “Comfort Zones & Growth”
- Do more of what makes you happy.Reflecting on what makes me happy. This week I created two separate lists; a list of activities that take up my day, and a list of things that makes meContinue reading “Do more of what makes you happy.”
- Healing Through ArtHealing Through Art Getting connected to my creative side. This week I have been very focused on allowing myself permission to be the creative person I am. I have startedContinue reading “Healing Through Art”
- Death on my mind.Searching for the light in the darkness Mourning the loss of a friend and remembering just how temporary life can be. I’m tired of people dying. I have lost tooContinue reading “Death on my mind.”
- 30 Before 30Teddy’s 30 Before 30 List With my 26th birthday happening recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future and some goals I’d like to set (and complete) within theContinue reading “30 Before 30”
- Staying PresentStaying Present in Recovery Recovery isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. A person I look up to reminded me recently that I’m wishing I would be at a more recovered place,Continue reading “Staying Present”
- Stepping down to “real life”Treatment Step Down Saying Goodbye to Residential & Stepping Down to PHP (Partial-Hospitalization-Program) These past few weeks at treatment have been intense and also incredibly rewarding at the same time.Continue reading “Stepping down to “real life””
- Birthday Blues.Birthday Blues. I survived another year. CW: Sexual Assault I truly am in awe every time I make it to another birthday. When I was a teen I struggled withContinue reading “Birthday Blues.”
- All Things AnxietyAll Things Anxiety Feeling my feelings and breathing through it. Wow! These past few weeks have been so intense and yet absolutely healing at the same time. I haven’t beenContinue reading “All Things Anxiety”
- The Teddy Times (January 2022)The Teddy Times (January 2022) Travel. Adventure. Self Discovery. I hope you all enjoy reading along. I had a lot of adventures and deep experiences over the past few weeks.Continue reading “The Teddy Times (January 2022)”
- I’m the main character.I don’t want to change who I am. Vowing to become the main character in my life. Have you ever thought about the fact that we all live on aContinue reading “I’m the main character.”
- The Bumpy Road of RecoveryEating Disorder Relapse & Trying to Recover in an Unhealthy Environment Relapsing & Accepting Help (CW: Mention of Eating Disorder Behaviors) I’ve been hesitant to post this for awhile now.Continue reading “The Bumpy Road of Recovery”
- Happy New YearGreetings From Snowy Colorado! Life is an adventure. A part of me is honestly shocked that I made it to the New Year. Just last year I was dealing withContinue reading “Happy New Year”
- I noticed the pattern, so I made a choice.I noticed the pattern, so I made a choice. I’m tired of waiting for someone who doesn’t feel the same way I do. I’m tired of seeking validation and acceptanceContinue reading “I noticed the pattern, so I made a choice.”
- The Teddy Times (December 2021)The Teddy Times (December 2021) Life sure has a funny way of working out. I am uploading this newsletter while in Colorado during a major snowstorm. It’s so beautiful outsideContinue reading “The Teddy Times (December 2021)”
- December Newsletter Sneak PeakDecember Newsletter Sneak Peak
- What if it works out?What if it works out? Reframing and challenging old patterns while chasing my dreams. A common belief I have is that I am not worth it. I have become skilledContinue reading “What if it works out?”
- 4 Years Sober4 Years Sober Wow! These past four years of recovery have been intense and wonderful and difficult and also so very beautiful. Here’s some things that I’ve done since 12.9.17Continue reading “4 Years Sober”
- The Teddy Times (November 2021)
- Teddy’s Gender Identity & ExplorationGender Fuckery: More About Me. I am very gender fluid and feel like I wake up every day sort of gender neutral. -Ruby Rose A journey to finding my trueContinue reading “Teddy’s Gender Identity & Exploration”
- Rainy DaysGiving myself permission to rest. For a long time, I have struggled with giving myself permission to rest. Over these past few years I’ve learned that if I don’t takeContinue reading “Rainy Days”
- November Newsletter Sneak PeakNovember Newsletter Sneak Peak I’m in the process of creating an email subscription newsletter showing my travels and what I’ve been up to. Here’s a front page preview! 🙂
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