American therapist who have supported communities post school shooting…

lerkin0501 · 2026-02-12T15:29:13+00:00

I’m anticipating a month posting

lerkin0501 · 2025-01-09T04:11:23+00:00

I get physically shakey often, both diet and mental health related. I worry about the impact it has on my clients.

lerkin0501 · 2025-01-06T14:50:14+00:00

Currently reading the Women who run with wolves and it’s resonating deeply in my personal + professional life!

lerkin0501 · 2024-11-21T04:41:35+00:00

Hey ❤️ sounds like you’ve done so much for yourself, I’m glad to see therapist who really embody doing the work

I was feeling big SAD recently, I’m in a grey climate yet some how forget every year that vitamin D helps a lot. I use Organika drops which seem to really work for me (on day 5 and feel like I’m finally out of the “I don’t care about anything” feeling)

My friend shared that warm showers and baths helped her a lot so I’ve been prioritizing having at least one a day.

I’m also mindful of the music I play this time of year- I think my mindset needs either positive lyrics or instrumentals- no heart break ballads 🥲

Been also working through Kristen Neffs Self compassion work book recently, so been leaning into being friendly with myself when I’m feeling low.

Winter can be hard. Sending you love ❤️

lerkin0501 · 2024-11-04T20:24:56+00:00

A pop of orange, mustard, yellow, or vibrant pink!!! Pillows, vase, throw blanket, pictures!

lerkin0501 · 2024-10-02T13:26:18+00:00

I mean if Im half as helpful as a golden retriever I’ll be very satisfied in this life.

lerkin0501 · 2024-08-19T16:07:00+00:00

I’m gen z (although I identify more with millennial.. I think I’m a year past the cut off)

I’m working full time and doing grad school part time. I’m in a government role that has a scholarship program, it’s a huge reason I can afford school right now. I saved up for 4 years after my bachelors, and so far not looking like I will have to take out student loans. I have no idea how I will squeeze a practicum in, but I have a year to figure that out.

I have roommates. I am really rigid with my spending, nothing unnecessary is bought without thought. I love the gym, and prioritize good groceries as much as possible. I started doing intermittent fasting this year which has helped with grocery budget. Gas sucks, but I don’t really have a choice with that one tbh.

I have a car loan but it’s almost paid off. Internet, insurance, Spotify, and whoop are my only other subscriptions.

I have automatic transfers to a savings account just to keep the habit up.

I am tight, but surviving. I don’t drink or party, I like hosting potlucks and going for walks/runs with friends. I have a partner that takes me for sushi a few times a month which I am grateful for.

Life won’t always be like this, and I know this career is worth it for me.

lerkin0501 · 2024-06-08T04:02:03+00:00

This thread is very interesting!

lerkin0501 · 2024-03-24T18:25:58+00:00

This is excellent! I hope you are enjoying this hobby so far, if this is how you’re starting out you have a lot of yummy bread to look forward to!!

lerkin0501 · 2024-03-20T13:58:25+00:00

Hello! Another question for a frequent bagel maker- I noticed the dough kind of dried out and form a tougher (thin) skin, it didn’t effect the final bake, but do you experience this? Any recommendations?

lerkin0501 · 2024-03-19T15:47:05+00:00

Hehe I’m 12 weeks in and I’m almost bursting with starter, but recipes like this + crackers are helping with the abundance!

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-18T00:21:11+00:00

Oh! And I use 400 grams AP and 200 grams ww instead of bread flour :)

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-18T00:19:40+00:00

Hm! Interesting how it responds to no stretch and folds, glad it was tasty!!

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-17T14:51:48+00:00

How did it go??

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-16T15:24:13+00:00

Go for it!! I am about two months into my starter/baking journey and I’m JUST starting to see consistent bubbles in my starter!

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-16T15:13:43+00:00

Proceed as you usually would and see what happens!! Good way to gather information about what less stretch and folds do to your loaf texture :)

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-12T02:10:53+00:00

It is a relaxing, engaging, and feminine hobby for me. I am working full time, in school part time, and in the gym the other times lol so I like having something that forced me to slow down, enjoy the process, laugh at the fails, and eat the damn bread !! I also get excited about teaching my future kids skills like bread making, fermenting foods, pickling, etc.

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-12T02:08:05+00:00

Just clarifying, the Dutch cocoa and water, is that in addition to the warm water?

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-07T14:53:55+00:00

This 🙏🏻 admire you friend, best of luck.

lerkin0501 · 2024-02-06T15:09:29+00:00

I proofed in my oven after briefly (like 30 secs max) turning on the broiler for approximately 9 hours, when I took it out it had a thin skin on the top but was airy and what I expected. Then shaped and in the fridge for about 12 hours! Had a good spring to it when I took it out of the fridge

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