One element of social media that I am quite thankful for is the way it can make me feel seen, heard, and validated when I read other people’s thoughts and expressions that resonate with me. I’m also thankful for the “save” or “bookmark” feature, so that my camera roll isn’t even more overloaded with screenshots! Countless times I return to some of my favourite saved Instagram posts that speak to me, to help provide some comfort, hope, or reassurance when things feel particularly dark. Here are twenty-two of those posts, and I hope that at least one of them can offer some healing for you too! 

1. For when you’re feeling unlovable
2. For when you’re feeling “behind” in life
3. For when you’re feeling ashamed for not being your “best self” right now
4. For days that you feel stagnant
5. For when you’re not sure what you need to hear, swipe through the different words and see what speaks to you
6. For when you need recognition for the hard things you’re doing (and to see cute cats)
7. For when you need some inspiration to feel hope 
8. For when you’re feeling the weight of someone’s negative views of you
9. For when you’re feeling insignificant 
10. For when the suicidal thoughts are loud
11. Again, for when you’re stuck in your suicidal thoughts 
12. For when you’re told you’re being “too sensitive” 
13. For when you need to feel seen in your pain and are tired of being told you’re strong 
14. For when you need a reminder that a lack of happiness is not a failure 
15. For when you’re feeling shame about having needs around connection and emotional support 
16. For when you’re feeling guilty for your sadness 
17. For when you need gentle encouragement for some self compassion 
18. For when you need validation coupled with hope for the little things 
19. Some things your inner child might need to hear 
20. For when you could use a reminder of what healing really is 
21. For when you’re feeling like a burden 
22. For when you feel like giving up