That haunting space between sleep and wake where you vividly remember who you were, your light - but you can't quite reach it. And once you open your eyes, it's gone. I've been there, too! May is Mental Health Awareness month. If you're having a rough go right now and need some help out of the dark, I've compiled a few resources that might help. ~warm hugs xoxo
- Togetherall is a free website community of "real people" who are there to talk if you're feeling lonely, stressed, worried, or just not yourself. You can share experiences and benefit from their well-being tools. They're available 24/7.
- Finch is an adorable self-care best friend app offering daily cuteness and encouragement.
- 7 Cups offers a 24/7 free chat, affordable therapy, and self-help guides. They've won awards for what they do, and they claim they're an online therapy many call home. Sounds comforting and cozy.
- Talklife is a peer-to-peer network app to share your experiences and feelings, connect with others, and make friends.
- Earkick is a free AI panda chatbot where you can benefit from support, real-time conversations, guided self-care sessions, mood tracking, breathing techniques, and much more.
- If you find yourself in a critical situation, please text HOME to 741741 to reach a free Crisis Text Line, and you'll be connected with a volunteer counselor who's ready to chat about anything