The Caralyn Dreyer
@thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social
🎓M.A. in Forensic Psychology | B.S. in Criminal Justice
💛 Writer, Mental Health Recovery Advocate
Mental Health Blogger/Podcaster, & Survivor
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http://caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/
💛 Writer, Mental Health Recovery Advocate
Mental Health Blogger/Podcaster, & Survivor
https://msha.ke/thecaralyndreyer
http://caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/
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Some days, showing up means setting limits. Recovery isn’t about doing more, it’s about honoring your capacity and giving yourself grace.
🎧 Full episode out now on Apple Podcasts + Podbean.
#mentalhealthrecovery #thursdaythoughts #bluesky
🎧 Full episode out now on Apple Podcasts + Podbean.
#mentalhealthrecovery #thursdaythoughts #bluesky
Grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect, especially when we’re in recovery. During Grief Awareness Week, I’m sharing some honest reflections on what it’s been like to hold grief and healing at the same time. #grief #mentalhealth
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Navigating Grief and Recovery: Reflections for National Grief Awareness Week
Explore how grief intersects with mental health recovery during National Grief Awareness Week. Learn compassionate strategies, reflective practices
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December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect, especially when we’re in recovery. During Grief Awareness Week, I’m sharing some honest reflections on what it’s been like to hold grief and healing at the same time. #grief #mentalhealth
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As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s left undone. Remember to pause and notice how far you’ve come, every bit of showing up matters.
Read more on LinkedIn.
#mentalhealth #selfcare
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Read more on LinkedIn.
#mentalhealth #selfcare
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The Pressure We Feel as the Year Winds Down
The end of the year brings a strange mix of relief and restlessness. There’s a tug to evaluate, compare, and measure ourselves quietly, internally, in ways we rarely speak aloud.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s left undone. Remember to pause and notice how far you’ve come, every bit of showing up matters.
Read more on LinkedIn.
#mentalhealth #selfcare
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Read more on LinkedIn.
#mentalhealth #selfcare
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Learning to notice the signals our bodies send can change the way we move through recovery. Slow down, check in, and give yourself that small moment of care. 💛
Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #selfawareness
Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #selfawareness
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Learning to notice the signals our bodies send can change the way we move through recovery. Slow down, check in, and give yourself that small moment of care. 💛
Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #selfawareness
Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #selfawareness
Thankful for my article, “From Healing to Advocacy: Caralyn Dreyer’s Journey Into Mental Health Recovery,” being featured in FORCE Magazine
#mentalhealth #recovery
#mentalhealth #recovery
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thankful for my article, “From Healing to Advocacy: Caralyn Dreyer’s Journey Into Mental Health Recovery,” being featured in FORCE Magazine
#mentalhealth #recovery
#mentalhealth #recovery
Seasonal depression isn’t just “winter blues.” It’s the emotional weight that settles in when you’ve been strong for too long. Be gentle with yourself this season.
Read more on Substack: @thecaralyndreyer
#mentalhealth #emotionalwellness
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Read more on Substack: @thecaralyndreyer
#mentalhealth #emotionalwellness
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December 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Seasonal depression isn’t just “winter blues.” It’s the emotional weight that settles in when you’ve been strong for too long. Be gentle with yourself this season.
Read more on Substack: @thecaralyndreyer
#mentalhealth #emotionalwellness
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Read more on Substack: @thecaralyndreyer
#mentalhealth #emotionalwellness
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A few grounding + steadying tips that have been helping me stay centered lately. You can read the full breakdown at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com 💙
#mentalhealth #mentalwellness
#mentalhealth #mentalwellness
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A few grounding + steadying tips that have been helping me stay centered lately. You can read the full breakdown at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com 💙
#mentalhealth #mentalwellness
#mentalhealth #mentalwellness
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Reposted by The Caralyn Dreyer
Winter can feel painfully empty when PTSD, loss, and distance pile up. But even in the coldest seasons, there’s a quiet strength that helps us keep going. If you’re struggling right now, you’re not alone — better days will come. ❄️💙
When Winter Feels Empty: PTSD, Broken Connections, and the Fight to Keep Going
A candid reflection on winter loneliness, PTSD, and the pain of broken connections — and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going when life feels unbearably empty. A reminder that even in the coldest seasons, hope still waits for us on the horizon.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Winter can feel painfully empty when PTSD, loss, and distance pile up. But even in the coldest seasons, there’s a quiet strength that helps us keep going. If you’re struggling right now, you’re not alone — better days will come. ❄️💙
Mental illness distorts reality in ways that can feel so personal, but they’re patterns, not character flaws. Naming the lies is the first step toward reclaiming your own voice.
#mentalhealth #mentalillness
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#mentalhealth #mentalillness
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THE LIES THAT MENTAL ILLNESS TELLS
How I Talk Back
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November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Mental illness distorts reality in ways that can feel so personal, but they’re patterns, not character flaws. Naming the lies is the first step toward reclaiming your own voice.
#mentalhealth #mentalillness
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#mentalhealth #mentalillness
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Learning to trust myself again has been one of the hardest parts of healing as a trauma survivor, but also one of the most powerful.
#traumarecovery #selfhealing
#traumarecovery #selfhealing
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Learning to trust myself again has been one of the hardest parts of healing as a trauma survivor, but also one of the most powerful.
#traumarecovery #selfhealing
#traumarecovery #selfhealing
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To my amazing #readers #writers #artists #poets #resistors - you are daily inspiration! Your creativity & support fuel my journey.
Together let’s elevate, create & stay the course. Grateful for beautiful #Community.
Check-out: #Solseed #Haiku4u
My #Medium #Op-ed #art 💬
#poetry favorite #Prompters
Together let’s elevate, create & stay the course. Grateful for beautiful #Community.
Check-out: #Solseed #Haiku4u
My #Medium #Op-ed #art 💬
#poetry favorite #Prompters
August 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
To my amazing #readers #writers #artists #poets #resistors - you are daily inspiration! Your creativity & support fuel my journey.
Together let’s elevate, create & stay the course. Grateful for beautiful #Community.
Check-out: #Solseed #Haiku4u
My #Medium #Op-ed #art 💬
#poetry favorite #Prompters
Together let’s elevate, create & stay the course. Grateful for beautiful #Community.
Check-out: #Solseed #Haiku4u
My #Medium #Op-ed #art 💬
#poetry favorite #Prompters
Reposted by The Caralyn Dreyer
Spotlight Saturday
#tag #SpotlightSaturday
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Exquisite #mentalhealth | #psychology #advocate
@thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social #Writers #Community creating education and advocacy for #MH #Women content.
#Repost heart ♥️ #Follow 🤍
#tag #SpotlightSaturday
@arwashington.bsky.social
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Exquisite #mentalhealth | #psychology #advocate
@thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social #Writers #Community creating education and advocacy for #MH #Women content.
#Repost heart ♥️ #Follow 🤍
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Spotlight Saturday
#tag #SpotlightSaturday
@arwashington.bsky.social
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Exquisite #mentalhealth | #psychology #advocate
@thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social #Writers #Community creating education and advocacy for #MH #Women content.
#Repost heart ♥️ #Follow 🤍
#tag #SpotlightSaturday
@arwashington.bsky.social
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Exquisite #mentalhealth | #psychology #advocate
@thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social #Writers #Community creating education and advocacy for #MH #Women content.
#Repost heart ♥️ #Follow 🤍
Rebuilding after deep suffering changes you.
Not softer, clearer. Stronger. More intentional. 🔗👇
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Not softer, clearer. Stronger. More intentional. 🔗👇
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Suffering, Recovery, and the Quiet Work of Rebuilding
The space between breaking and becoming yourself again
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Rebuilding after deep suffering changes you.
Not softer, clearer. Stronger. More intentional. 🔗👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...
Not softer, clearer. Stronger. More intentional. 🔗👇
open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...
Emotional responsibility shapes how we handle stress, boundaries, and healing.
Awareness is where real change begins.
Read more at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com.
#emotionalresponsibility #mentalhealth
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Awareness is where real change begins.
Read more at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com.
#emotionalresponsibility #mentalhealth
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Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness
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November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Emotional responsibility shapes how we handle stress, boundaries, and healing.
Awareness is where real change begins.
Read more at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com.
#emotionalresponsibility #mentalhealth
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/emot...
Awareness is where real change begins.
Read more at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com.
#emotionalresponsibility #mentalhealth
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Family estrangement isn’t a trend.
It’s a painful decision people make when staying costs them their peace.
#familyestrangement #mentalhealth
It’s a painful decision people make when staying costs them their peace.
#familyestrangement #mentalhealth
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Family estrangement isn’t a trend.
It’s a painful decision people make when staying costs them their peace.
#familyestrangement #mentalhealth
It’s a painful decision people make when staying costs them their peace.
#familyestrangement #mentalhealth
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I’m officially writing my first mental health recovery book, built on the five pillars that shaped my healing. Coming in 2026. Title coming soon!
#mentalhealthrecovery #bookannouncement
#mentalhealthrecovery #bookannouncement
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I’m officially writing my first mental health recovery book, built on the five pillars that shaped my healing. Coming in 2026. Title coming soon!
#mentalhealthrecovery #bookannouncement
#mentalhealthrecovery #bookannouncement
Always do what’s best for your mental health no matter what that looks like. Just remember that you’re not alone.
#thanksgiving #mentalhealth
#thanksgiving #mentalhealth
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Always do what’s best for your mental health no matter what that looks like. Just remember that you’re not alone.
#thanksgiving #mentalhealth
#thanksgiving #mentalhealth
Holiday reminder: you never have to shrink to make others comfortable. Protect your peace.
#BoundariesMatter #ProtectYourPeace
#BoundariesMatter #ProtectYourPeace
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Holiday reminder: you never have to shrink to make others comfortable. Protect your peace.
#BoundariesMatter #ProtectYourPeace
#BoundariesMatter #ProtectYourPeace
Holiday mental health takes real strength. If the season feels heavy, this new post might help you stay grounded.
New on the blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #holidaysupport
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New on the blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #holidaysupport
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The Holidays Don’t Have to Break You: Navigating Mental Health Recovery During the Festive Season
Practical strategies for mental health recovery during the holidays. Protect your peace, set boundaries, and navigate triggers with confidence.
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Holiday mental health takes real strength. If the season feels heavy, this new post might help you stay grounded.
New on the blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #holidaysupport
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
New on the blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #holidaysupport
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Something I’ve been working on quietly is finally being shared tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
#mentalhealth #healingjourney
#mentalhealth #healingjourney
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Something I’ve been working on quietly is finally being shared tomorrow. Looking forward to it.
#mentalhealth #healingjourney
#mentalhealth #healingjourney
My newest Substack post breaks down the invisible habits that pull us away from ourselves and what it looks like to come back with steady, compassionate self-care. #selfcare
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November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My newest Substack post breaks down the invisible habits that pull us away from ourselves and what it looks like to come back with steady, compassionate self-care. #selfcare
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The holidays can feel heavier than we admit. I just dropped a bonus episode on managing holiday stress and protecting your mental health.
Available now on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
#MentalHealth #HolidayStress
Available now on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
#MentalHealth #HolidayStress
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The holidays can feel heavier than we admit. I just dropped a bonus episode on managing holiday stress and protecting your mental health.
Available now on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
#MentalHealth #HolidayStress
Available now on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
#MentalHealth #HolidayStress
All new weekly mental health tip, live now on the blog!
#mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/ment...
#mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/ment...
Mental Health Tip: Sometimes Resilience Is Walking Away Without Needing Closure
A weekly mental health tip reminding you that resilience sometimes means walking away, protecting your peace, and accepting closure on your own terms.
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
All new weekly mental health tip, live now on the blog!
#mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/ment...
#mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport
caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/11/ment...