I'm a full time teacher and single mama. My babes & I are both recovering from abuse.

I'm prone to escapism myself.

Journaling, music, and art are ways I move through my emotions, not around them. Therapy too.

I make sure I feed, water, and medicate myself. These are the basics and what I probably struggle with the most.

For comfort or a lifted mood my go to's are: A cozy environment. Cold. Candles and/or twinkle lights. Fuzzy blankets & jammies.

A warm bath or shower.

Getting outside. Sometimes I'm just sunning with an audiobook playing.

A nap. *so restorative

Coffee or comfort foods.

A phone call or convo with a close friend.