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onthecontrarykelly

a place to think differently

Category: boundaries

On wielding your coping mechanisms for good.

I’ve tried to live a peaceful existence. I utilize my strengths to do so, yet at times, I have chosen … More

advice, balance, boundaries, coping mechanisms

On Alcohol’s part in my play.

I feel like alcohol stunted my growth as a person. I could have been growing-finding other hobbies to pursue-using that … More

alcohol reduction, perspective, self improvement, sober curious

On acceptance and distress tolerance.

At this point in my life, acceptance has fully surfaced in the background of everything I do or choose to … More

acceptance, anxiety, control, DBT, distress tolerance, life, mental-health, peace, therapy

Alcohol Escape Adventure

We all drink with good intentions: relief, connection, adventure, joy, escape. We do it because the hundrum of stability a … More

alcohol, drinking less, experience, low alcohol, perspective, self improvement, sober, sober curious, social tonics

Is forgiveness necessary?

“Forgive and forget.” “You need to forgive them so you can move forward.” We’ve all heard these tropes dressed as … More

consideration, forgive, forgiveandforget, forgiveness, perspective, philosophy

Transparency over People-Pleasing

Transparency is super difficult when you are a people pleaser. It takes remarkable fortitude to say how you really feel … More

authentic self, authenticity, boundaries, identity, people pleasing, self-esteem, self-improvement, transparency

Balance > Busyness

If you are seeking balance check out what I’ve noticed…

balance, expectations, perspective, pressure, stability
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