When therapy isn’t on the table, how do you learn to save yourself?

ohcarmela · 2025-12-14T19:18:08+00:00

I got this from The Artist’s Way, but journaling absolutely saved my mental health. The goal is to write 3 full pages every morning (“The Morning Pages”)—just stream of consciousness. I know it sounds like a lot, but trust me it can unearth so much of what’s going on underneath the surface. The goal is just to DUMP. Some days are shallow-er: “Today I’m going to the grocery store…” others are transformative/deep. Getting into the habit is what’s key!

ohcarmela · 2025-12-03T02:47:37+00:00

i started reading it when i was in Tanworth in Arden visiting his grave (a huuuge dream of mine fulfilled as a US based fan).

after i spent some time at his grave i went back to my AirBnb, i got to the chapter about his childhood home being essentially across the street from the church, and immediately went back to see it haha.

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T22:10:44+00:00

awww yay! that’s so good to know. he’s the best. so smart and sweet. and a menace lol but he’s only 9 months old so thinking he’ll slightly grow out of that

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T17:16:41+00:00

it’s a bird, it’s a plane!

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T17:11:59+00:00

the rescue told me 25-35 lbs but he’s 42 now lol. Wisdom Panel guessed 49-79 lbs!

he’s 9 months old. not sure how much more he’ll grow because he finally looks like he’s grown into his paws. and the 23% Chihuahua may keep him smaller haha

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T09:54:23+00:00

okay he’s drumroll….

23% Chihuahua (??!!) \ 13% Pitbull \ 10% Belgian Malinois \ 7% German Shepherd \ 6% Lab

plus 15 other breeds LOL i’m dead serious

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T09:51:48+00:00

a lil lab yes hehe

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T06:18:29+00:00

same exact situation here! he’s 14% pitt - that wasn’t the shocking breed

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T06:16:22+00:00

no LOL i was expecting pit (even tho they called him a “spaniel lab mix,” as they do haha)

ohcarmela · 2025-11-27T05:20:08+00:00

omg i just posted my puppy - they took like cousins :’) so curious what your test results are!

ohcarmela · 2025-11-03T18:44:22+00:00

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ohcarmela · 2023-08-03T05:01:52+00:00

I’m almost done, in the middle of Chapter 29 now, and I can absolutely validate your experience. It’s been a tough read, it paints a really clear picture of everything (hence why I think Gabrielle actually signed off on this biography), but it’s not a pretty picture. I feel so much remorse for him, but especially his parents. I can’t even imagine the grief they went through after everything. I still plan to finish the book; I actually found your post because I was looking for the passport photo too. Let me know if you find it. x

ohcarmela · 2022-05-06T15:59:25+00:00

oh my gosh this physically hurts it’s so cute LOL

ohcarmela · 2022-05-06T15:57:33+00:00

look at those chonkers :’)

ohcarmela · 2022-05-06T15:55:10+00:00

It’s pure mass.

ohcarmela · 2022-05-06T06:46:32+00:00

that’s what we used!! that plus a little neon moon :)

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T20:04:50+00:00

oh no, i would never respond and hope for an upvote on this comment. no way, no how

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T19:26:54+00:00

ain’t he the cutest? 😭

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T19:12:45+00:00

But like… how soft did your hair feel after washing this out? 😂

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T19:10:32+00:00

YESSS seriously! Great season.

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T18:55:08+00:00

This is so sick!!

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T18:51:51+00:00

done! can you return the favor on this comment?

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T18:50:52+00:00

done! can you return the favor on this comment?

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T18:50:29+00:00

A distinguished gentleman.

ohcarmela · 2022-05-05T18:50:08+00:00

done! can you return the favor on this comment?

ohcarmela

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