We all have messy middle chapters 🏗️ 🦺 Under construction means learning, healing, rebuilding, not failing You’re not behind, you’re becoming 💛 🪜 Keep building, keep becoming, keep going Every day you show up, you’re laying another brick 🧱
Spooky self-care, but make it budget-friendly. 💀 For $20 or less you can: 🍫 Treat yourself to snacks 🎬 Stream a classic Halloween movie 🕯️ Light a candle and relax You deserve to rest, recharge, and have a little fun — no tricks, just treats. 💜
Think about everything you’ve made it through: all the times you thought you couldn’t, but did.
Your younger self would look at you now and see proof that it was worth it. Keep going. You’re becoming everything they hoped you’d get the chance to be.
🚩 Red flags aren’t just ‘bad vibes’ — they’re warning signs 🚨
If you’re dealing with control, disrespect, or someone blowing up when you speak your mind, that’s not normal and it’s not love. Healthy relationships give you space to grow, not shrink. Red flags are key in any type of relationship.
🧠 Think therapy’s only for people with money or insurance? Nope. 🚫💸
From crisis lines to free clinics to support groups, there are ways to get real help without paying a fortune. Your mental health is worth the effort to find support that works for you.
🏠 About to lose housing? Don’t freeze — take action. 🏃💨 There are options out there: local hotlines, emergency funds, even community orgs that step in when things get tough. It’s not easy, but making that first call could open the door to your next safe space.
Today, we've got a quick guide for anyone new to food stamps. You can find lots of resources across the web for ideas on cheap and easy meals to cook no matter what skills or materials you have.
We want to remind you, there's no shame in using SNAP (or any other supports) — it’s here to help you.
Today, we're starting with a fundamental concept within budgeting: fixed vs. variable costs. When you're budgeting and determining your needs it important to know how much things will cost before that amount is due or before you need it.
As we wrap up the first week of our September growth challenge, we leave you with one last quote to remind you that there's always a way through our darkest times.
Next week, we're going to delve into the basics of being independent, starting tomorrow with tips to get help with housing!
Today, we're channeling this Joyce Meyers quote and reminding ourselves that it's never too late to improve ourselves and our life. You have to believe in yourself to believe in the path you're on, and that starts with accepting that change and new beginnings are possible.
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