Caring for others, whether family, friends, or community, can feel like navigating unpredictable waters. Some days are smooth sailing, while others crash in like storm waves. That’s why tending to your own mental health isn’t just important — it’s essential.
“Obwisana” is more than just a children’s circle game of passing pebbles or rocks—it’s a powerful reflection of our interconnectedness and the vital role community plays in overcoming life’s obstacles.
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What is a support group? A support group is a gathering of people facing common issues to share what’s troubling them. Through the sharing of experiences, they’re able to offer support, encouragement, and comfort to the other group members, and receive the same in return.
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Real strength is often soft. It’s quiet. It doubts itself. And it keeps going anyway. Emotional endurance doesn’t always wear a cape. Sometimes, it wears sweatpants. Sometimes, it cries in the car. Sometimes, it reads the news, feels sick to the stomach—and still makes dinner. And yet—it shows up again.
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Social media gets a bad reputation when it comes to self-care—and often, for good reason. We associate it with doomscrolling, comparison spirals, and overstimulation. But what if, instead of draining us, our feeds could nourish us?
I’ve started practicing a mindful, intentional interaction with social media that I’ve dubbed carebrowsing.
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