Charlotte's scratch post

[Lori Dee ✅]

I've finally managed to put up some resistance to going down deep depressive holes. Today a couple of times I almost did, but successfully challenged my thoughts and steered out of it. I'm trying to be more confident on my transition too. It's tough but I'm learning to accept myself more each day.

Charlotte! This is huge!

What you have done is find a tool you can use, practice with it, and find that it works. That is awesome! Also, notice how your attitude changes when you are successful at dodging the downs. I am very happy for you and see great things ahead for you. I am so happy to hear this and that you are going to stretch your comfort zone and start presenting as yourself. That's authentic.

[Pema]

I've finally managed to put up some resistance to going down deep depressive holes. Today a couple of times I almost did, but successfully challenged my thoughts and steered out of it. I'm trying to be more confident on my transition too. It's tough but I'm learning to accept myself more each day.

Charlotte, this is phenomenal! This is how it's done, and you're doing it! Having these experiences where you discover and exercise your power to observe and your internal reactions and then alter them willingly... It's the beginning of the shift to overcoming old, conditioned patterns. Now you have a new point of reference. It doesn't mean you'll never go there again, but at least now you can say, "I've done this before, so I know I can do it."

I'm so happy for you and proud of you for doing this for yourself.