Feeling this more than ever with our current state of affairs. No matter what your story is- for sharing your truth you are brave, a hero, and a powerful force of good in our world! 

I am so inspired to see my community coming together to support each other through all that is going on. 

This page has and always will believe women, believe survivors, and fight for women’s rights. 👭

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, know that you are not alone! 💕

The cognitive distortion for today is blaming. Blaming is when we hold other people accountable for our feelings. 

A blaming statement might sound like: 😡 “You got a promotion and I didn’t. You getting this job makes me feel bad about myself!”.

No one “makes” us feel any particular way. Even though sometimes it feels that way. Our feelings are a reflection of our internal world, experiences, beliefs, and trauma. 🧠 Even so- for our own emotional intelligence and health- we should aim to have control over our emotions and emotional responses. 

Blaming might also sound like a chronic pattern of blaming ourselves. When things go wrong, we might think “Things always go wrong when I’m involved. I’m always the problem.” 

Persistent blaming can also be an indicator of emotional abuse. 😢 Talk to your therapist if you or someone you know has shown a pattern of consistently placing blame for their feelings on others.

Yesterday, I posted a poll in my Instagram story asking if anyone else struggles with their relationship between exercise 🏃🏼 and body image. 100% of people voted yes.

Wow. I can’t say I’m surprised, which makes me super sad for the state of our world 🌎 and society.

Can we just take today to focus on to loving ourselves, our bodies, and wherever we are in our journey?

Give yourself a hug!

Art by @agathesorlet 💕