Mental Illness Recovery
Things to remember:
It's okay to cry
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It's okay to show emotion
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It's okay to like things people consider "girly"
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You don't always have to be strong
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Your feelings are valid
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You're not weak for opening up
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You're not weak for having a mental illness
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It's okay to not be straight
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It's okay to not be interested in or feel ready for sex
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It's okay to not want to date anyone or to not have a partner
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It's okay to be asexual or aromantic
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It's okay to have friends of a different gender
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It's okay to be trans/nonbinary
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You don't have to be "cool"
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It's okay to not be interested in alcohol
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You don't need to be muscular to be handsome or hot
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You don't need abs to be hot
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You are not weak for going on antidepressants
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It's okay to need or want help
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Your abuse or trauma is valid and not your fault
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You are not dirty or broken because you were abused or sexually assulted
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