As You Are

It's so important we continue checking in if we are worried about someone.

Listening is one of the most helpful things we can do. Just having someone to listen to their thoughts and feelings with compassion and patience can help people feel less alone and less overwhelmed.❤️

See below for more information and supporter resources:

https://www.stayalive.app/articles

Need someone to talk to? We’re here for you 💙

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giving us a very important reminder! 🧡
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In a world that often feels like a relentless storm of expectations and judgments, it’s easy to feel like a tiny boat tossed about on the waves, constantly battered by the opinions of others. We’ve all experienced those moments when someone’s careless words or actions have cut deep, leaving us questioning our worth and wondering if we’ll ever be enough.⁣
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But here’s the truth: those who make you feel like you’re too much or not enough are looking at you through the lens of their own limitations, fears, and insecurities. They can’t see the magic within you, the unique combination of qualities and quirks that make you, well, you.⁣
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Your needs, your voice, your body, your style, your passions, your creativity, your jokes, your love – they’re not just random pieces of who you are. They’re the brush strokes that paint the portrait of your soul. They’re what make you beautifully, unequivocally, and unapologetically you.⁣
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And you know what? Only some people are going to get it. Others might look at the masterpiece that is you and see nothing but scribbles and chaos. They might hear the melody of your heart and think it’s out of tune. But we cannot expect to be in-sync with everyone.⁣
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Your worth isn’t determined by someone else’s ability to recognize it. Your value doesn’t fluctuate based on whether or not others appreciate the art that is your life.⁣
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Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Don’t let their lack of perspective make you question the beauty of your own canvas. Keep painting, keep singing, keep living your truth, and know that those who are meant to appreciate the wonder that is you will find their way into your gallery eventually.⁣
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And in the meantime? Hang your own art on the walls of your heart, and marvel at the incredible work of art that you are because that’s what it means to truly love and accept yourself – to recognize that you are everything you’re meant to be, flaws and all, and to keep growing, learning, and evolving on your own terms.⁣
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It’s Men’s Health Week, remember this 🩵

If your child is going through exams right now, look out for these physical signs of burnout.

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Regardless of the week, your mental health matters and YOU matter. You don’t have to face it alone.

Huge shout out to worrywellbeing for this gorgeous illustration 🩵

Sending love to you ❤️

Our brains are all different. And that’s a brilliant thing. But society isn’t always set up to accommodate difference.

This , here are some organisations that can help if you need support 🧠

Worried? Anxious? Try answering these questions!

What a night!

A few weeks back As You Are held an incredible fundraiser supported by giving up their time to be there for us! The lead singer of Dry Run reminded us all why accessible mental health support is essential - this is why we do what we do.

This insanely talented group helped us raise just over £3000 for As You Are! 👏

The evening was made possible by our amazing Service Manager Jen, with support from Danny & - we are so thankful to you all!

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As You Are is starting the New Year with a new project: peer support groups with a focus on psycho-education to improve emotional well-being & provide support for the parents & carers of children with life-limiting illnesses, disabilities and neurodiversity.

The groups are FREE to access due to generous funding from The True Colours Trust.

In order to be as accessible & inclusive as possible we have a choice of 4 group options:
- One group will run online for 6 weeks starting in March.
- Two groups group will be held in person running from our base at the Corner House, Southwick for 6 weeks - one of these will be on a Saturday & another on a Tuesday morning starting in March.
- One Group will be in person held as two separate workshops for 4 hours on two Saturdays - 27th April & 11th May.

Please contact [email protected] directly for more information & to book your place or use our website asyouare.uk. Please share widely, as we know this is a much-needed support for this group of people.

We look forward to meeting some of you soon.

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A huge congratulations to our service manager Jen, for putting on an incredible music fundraiser at the weekend!!! All money raised will help to expand our service and support the mental health of people in the county. More details and updates to follow soon....

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about the full journey ahead, and that's okay. We love this reminder from Iuliastration to focus on each moment as it comes.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes.

Here are some useful tips that might help you if you experience these feelings. Save them for when you need them 💜

We can't control what happens, but we can choose how we respond. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter ❤️

https://actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may

As You Are is currently seeking a dedicated, conscientious and committed Counselling Co-ordinator and a Service Manager - do you know anyone that might be interested in these two positions? More info on our website: https://asyouare.uk/volunteering/ 🙏 Recruitment closes 11th May 2023

Do you know someone who could be one of our new trustees?
🧐We are looking for two trustees who are passionate about affordable mental health services in the community and who can offer skills and experience at a strategic or governance level to help us continue to develop and improve our service.
If you know anyone who would be interested in joining our team of trustees please direct them here http://asyouarecentre.co.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ Please share with others 🙏

As You Are is running a 6-week group workshop in 2022 for women. A free, small group workshop to support women in our community. Thank you so much for sponsoring these workshops - we're incredibly grateful 🙏💜To register > http://asyouarecentre.co.uk/womens-group-workshop/

Merry Christmas from all of us at As You Are🌲💓
We are now closed for the holidays and will re open on Saturday 8th January 🌟🌲

Sending love and strength to whoever needs it today ♥️

It's okay to feel whatever you are feeling right now ♥️

Anyone else feeling exhausted? 😴
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Christmas closing times. For any questions, please call or email 07952 754 859 [email protected] 🌲