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🎓M.A. in Forensic Psychology | B.S. in Criminal Justice 💛 Survivor, Writer, Mental Health Recovery Advocate Mental Health Blogger/Podcaster https://msha.ke/thecaralyndreyer http://caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s here! 🎙️
The first episode of my mental health recovery podcast, Through the Darkness, is live!
Ep. 1: The Reality of Recovery

Now on Spotify & Podbean

Available on Apple Podcasts coming soon!
👉 [https://open.spotify.com/show/6iEjAgxMQ7G7MqAb3C8SLp]
#mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealth

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 4h

Happy Thursday Everyone
Rest is powerful and boundaries are self‑care. Choosing peace is choosing strength. #mentalhealth #selfcare

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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 14h

I'll be hosting my next Zoom Support Group for my fellow sex abuse survivors 10/14 at 7pm EDT. Peer to peer support for survivors of all genders. Groups last 2 hours, and you can join or leave at anytime. Join the email list to get the sign on info.

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#mentalhealth #CSA #SA

Ask A Survivor

Events and other announcements related to the interactive theatrical show and survivor support organization "Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor".

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 17h

The goal isn’t to control your healing, it’s to cooperate with it. Let structure support you, not silence you #bluesky

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 17h

Structure helps recovery, until it starts to suffocate it. Balance isn’t about perfection; it’s about staying open to change as you grow.
✨ Read more at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com
#mentalhealth #recovery

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Structure vs. Flexibility in Mental Health Recovery: Finding the Balance

Learn how balancing structure and flexibility supports mental health recovery, promotes resilience, and helps you heal more effectively.

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

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Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes the scariest nights show us the smallest glimmers of hope.
In this episode of Through the Darkness, I share one of those nights and a reminder that survival doesn’t mean the fear disappears overnight.
🎧 Full episode out now🔗👇
#domesticviolenceawareness #mentalhealthrecovery

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

Some people just don’t have the capacity to understand your choices, and that’s okay.
Peace comes when you stop needing their approval to live your truth.
#bluesky

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

You don’t owe anyone your side of the story…

Some people simply aren’t capable of understanding or accepting the choices you make for your own life.
That’s not your burden to carry.
#wednesdaywisdom

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

Healing means choosing authenticity over approval. Remind yourself: your truth matters, even if it doesn’t make sense to everyone. 🖤

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

If everyone likes you, you’re not living honestly, you’re performing. Authenticity means standing firm in who you are, even when it makes others uncomfortable. Your choices only have to make sense to you, not to anyone else. 🖤
#AuthenticLiving #HealingJourney #SelfWorth

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 1d

Regaining what trauma took isn’t easy, but it is possible. This episode of Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast was created to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #MentalHealth

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 2d

Healing isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, subtle, and deeply powerful. 🎙️ Full episode drops tomorrow. #MentalHealth #HealingJourney

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 3d

Feelings matter, but they aren’t a strategy. Letting them drive your choices can cost you, financially, emotionally, and mentally. Facts keep you on track.

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 3d

Feelings aren’t the enemy,
but letting them run your life can be. Facts don’t lie. Truth does.
#bluesky #mondayvibes

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Jonathan Arenburg @jonathanarenburg.com · 3d

Get it today!

#mentalhealth #wiredtobehuman #mordrenlife #copingskills

Jonathan Arenburg @jonathanarenburg.com · 4d

Why does the world feel off? Our biology hasn't caught up with today’s fast-paced culture.✨ “Wired to Be Human” shows how to realign for a healthier life. Get your FREE copy now! ➡️ jonathanarenburg.com/wired-to-be-human #MentalHealth #Neurobiology #WiredToBeHuman #FreeBook

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 4d

Perspective: small lies reveal big truths, time shows who people truly are. Trust is everything, protect it.
#perspective #sundayvibes

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Saturday☀️
Healing doesn’t erase the darkness you’ve known, it teaches you how to find the light again.

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 5d

From dread to hope… I used to see sunrise as another day trapped in pain. Now, I see it as a sign of healing. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
#healingjourney #survivor

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more!

The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 5d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month…a time to shed light on a hidden crisis. Mental health and safety go hand in hand. Let’s speak up, support survivors, and work toward lasting change.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #MentalHealthMatters

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: More Than Bruises, Understanding Hidden Scars

Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us abuse isn’t always visible. Learn the signs, impact, and how to support survivors.

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 6d

Listen to the full episode here and stay tuned for a new one dropping next week!

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@thecaralyndreyer • Milkshake Website Builder

Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 6d

Healing looks different for everyone.
What works for them may not work for you, and that’s okay. 💙
🎙️ Full new podcast episode drops next week. Stay tuned.
#MentalHealthRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #RecoveryIsPossible

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 6d

Stop punishing yourself for the way other people feel about you. Their emotions aren’t your responsibility, your healing is.
Read more: Substack at thecaralyndreyer

#mentalhealth #healing

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Stop Punishing Yourself for the Way Other People Feel About You

Releasing the Weight of Others’ Opinions to Protect Your Peace and Self-Worth

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 7d

Grace + Grit = Sustainable Recovery…
Healing comes from finding the balance between pushing forward and showing yourself compassion. Grace and grit together make that possible. 💜
#mentalhealthtips #healingjourney

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The Caralyn Dreyer @thecaralyndreyer.bsky.social · 7d

Recovery takes both grit to push forward and grace to be gentle with yourself.
👉 Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com

#mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealth

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Healing Isn’t Pretty: Why Grit Is Just as Important as Grace

Healing isn’t always pretty. True recovery takes both grit and grace — the persistence to keep going and the compassion to keep believing.

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