Let your emotions R.A.I.N.

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Every day brings something new—a fresh start, new challenges, and unexpected obstacles. But at the end of the day, my happiness is my responsibility. It’s easy to forget that when my body and mind are screaming for rest, especially when the weight of past trauma makes everything feel unbearable.


Living with a chronic illness is hard enough, but when you’ve also survived a narcissistic environment, it can feel impossible. The constant battle between pushing through and listening to your body can be exhausting. But here’s the truth: you have to put yourself first.


One of the best ways to practice self-care is by allowing yourself to feel. Instead of pushing emotions aside, let them R.A.I.N.:


✨ Recognize – Acknowledge what you’re feeling without judgment.

✨ Accept – Give yourself permission to feel, no matter what the emotion is.

✨ Investigate – Gently explore where these feelings are coming from.

✨ Nurture – Show yourself kindness and care, just as you would a friend.


Healing isn’t linear, and some days will be harder than others. But may the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary. Feeling your emotions is not weakness—it’s self-care.


You are not alone in this. Keep going, at your own pace. 💜

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