What have I been doing to care for myself?

How am I feeling?

Updates on life through this process of time passing.

And, what's to come with Home Cult.

In this episode, I share my experience with the final time I saw ‘A’. We cried, we hugged and my gut said this is bad, and going to be so very painful. My life was dramatically changed at the end of April 2024 and the start of the worst year of my life.

I will continue on with this podcast. I will share what I have done to care for myself, and different professionals to seek guidance from. Join me.

Overcoming deep sadness.

1. Seek Professional Help:

   • Therapy: A therapist can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings and develop coping mechanisms.
   • Psychiatrist: If necessary, a psychiatrist can evaluate for potential underlying conditions like depression and prescribe medication.

2. Self-Care Practices:

   • Mindfulness and Meditation: Practices like mindfulness and meditation can help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and develop coping mechanisms for difficult emotions.
   • Exercise: Physical activity can significantly boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
   • Healthy Diet: Nourishing your body with whole foods can improve your overall well-being and support mental health.
   • Sufficient Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.

3. Social Connection:

   • Connect with loved ones: Spend time with supportive friends and family members.
   • Engage in social activities: Join a club, volunteer, or participate in community events.

4. Engage in Enjoyable Activities:

   • Make time for activities that bring you joy, such as hobbies, creative pursuits, or spending time in nature.

Remember: Overcoming deep sadness takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out for support when you need it.

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Christmas 2023 a gift was purchased for me. Well, ‘A’, ‘B’ and I had a talk about a gift for me and there was an uneasiness the whole time in the ensuing talks. This is my story of how I really noticed a shift in financial outlooks from ‘A’.

Following are more scenarios of financial abuse.

• Controlling access to money: This includes withholding money, refusing to provide an allowance, or making it difficult for the victim to access their own funds.

• Sabotaging employment: This can include interfering with the victim's job search, sabotaging their work performance, or forcing them to quit their job.

• Coercing the victim into making financial decisions that benefit the abuser: This can include pressuring the victim to co-sign on loans, take out credit cards in their name, or invest in risky ventures.

• Using money as a weapon: Withholding money for basic needs like food, clothing, or housing as a form of punishment or control.

• Isolating the victim from their financial resources: This can include preventing the victim from working, controlling their access to bank accounts, or hiding financial information from them.

It's important to remember that financial abuse can take many forms and may not always be easy to recognize. If you suspect that someone you know may be experiencing financial abuse, it's important to offer support and encourage them to seek help from a trusted friend, family member, or a domestic violence hotline.

Keep in mind that the victim might come to you for support and it might look like the victim does not know how to take care of their finances. This can often be a silent cry for help, as was the case with, ‘A’ and a friend that ‘A’ went to for help.