What are things you do for yourself that make you feel truly peaceful and safe?

For me, it's being creative in some way, tending to my plants, being with my dogs, and also just cuddling up in bed to read or play mindless games on my phone.

I need to focus on myself more.

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mindstruggle · 31-35, F

I love this. You deserve that kind of peace. I hope you give yourself more of those moments. 💛

Recently I find peace in cooking something slow and comforting. There’s just something about the process, the smells, the warmth, and the quiet focus that makes me feel safe and at home.

caccoon · 36-40

@mindstruggle thank you. 💙💙💙 I hope you can too! We can offer these things to ourselves without guilt, it's just so hard sometimes.

Cooking is such a good one. When I was first learning to be alone, I found a lot of comfort in cooking. Like you said, the warmth, the smells, the colours... The fact you're doing something for yourself and making something for yourself. It's special 😊💙

mindstruggle · 31-35, F

@caccoon
You’re so right, it can be hard, but we do deserve that kind of care. I’m glad cooking brought you comfort when you needed it most. That gives me hope. ☺💙

caccoon · 36-40

@mindstruggle we really do. And we are the people that can take the best care of ourselves, because we know what we need 💙💙💙