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NAMI Carroll County Iowa provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

12/28/2025

🌿🤍A Moment to Breathe This Sunday 🤍🌿
Sundays can be a pause — a chance to breathe before the week begins again. As this holiday weekend winds down, take a moment to check in with yourself:

What felt good this week?
What felt heavy?
What do you need more of going into the days ahead?

Rest is not laziness.
Reflection is not weakness.
Taking care of your mental health is always worth your time.

If today is quiet, let it be healing.
If today feels heavy, know you’re not alone.

💬 How are you really doing today?

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12/27/2025

💖🎄 Let’s Talk About the Good, Too 🎄💖
We’ve spent a lot of time acknowledging how hard the holidays can be — and that conversation truly matters. Today, we also want to make space for the good that this season can bring.

The laughter shared around a table.
Beloved traditions.
Reconnecting with family or friends.
Moments of joy, comfort, gratitude, and belonging.

These moments count. They deserve to be noticed and celebrated.

💬 How did this holiday season feel for you — mostly positive, mostly difficult, or somewhere in between?
There’s no right or wrong answer. Every experience is valid here.

Thank you for being part of a community that holds space for both honesty and hope.

12/26/2025

💭 The Day After the Holiday: When All the Feelings Show Up 💭

The holidays can stir up a lot — especially when family is involved.

There can be love, laughter, and meaningful moments 🤍
And there can also be anger, resentment, old grudges, sadness, loneliness, confusion, or exhaustion 😔

Sometimes it’s all mixed together — and when the hard feelings show up, they can feel overwhelming.

💙 If today feels heavy, you’re not alone — and you’re not wrong for feeling this way.

🌿 Gentle tips to help you cope:

• 🛑 Pause before reacting — big emotions don’t require immediate decisions
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing — longer exhales help calm the nervous system
• 🧠 Name the feeling — anger, grief, hurt, frustration, or fatigue
• 🚪 Create space — step away from conversations or expectations when needed
• 📝 Release it safely — write it out, cry it out, or talk with someone you trust
• 🫶 Practice self-compassion — you’re responding to history, not just today
• 🎧 Ground yourself — calming music, gentle movement, or quiet time
• 💬 Reach out — connection helps more than isolation

You don’t have to fix family dynamics today.
You don’t have to have clarity right now.
Your only job today is to care for yourself.

💬 Let’s check in:
If you’re comfortable, comment with:
• One word that describes how you’re feeling
• Or an emoji that fits your mood
• Or simply leave a 💙 to remind someone else they’re not alone

However you’re feeling today — it’s valid.

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12/25/2025

🎄 Christmas Day: Gentle Support for Loneliness & Overwhelm 🎄

Today is Christmas Day.
For some, it’s full of people, noise, traditions, and activity 🎁
For others, it can feel quiet, isolating, or painfully lonely 🤍
And for many, it’s both — moments of connection mixed with anxiety, grief, or exhaustion.

If today feels harder than you expected, you are not failing.
The holidays can magnify emotions — especially for those living with mental health challenges.

💙 Here are gentle ways to cope today, wherever you’re at:

🌿 If you’re feeling overwhelmed:

• ⏸️ Step away when you need to — it’s okay to take breaks
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing (inhale 4, exhale 6) to calm your nervous system
• 🛑 Set boundaries — you don’t have to explain or justify them
• 🧠 Focus on one moment at a time, not the whole day
• 🎧 Reduce stimulation — quiet music or a calm space can help

🤍 If you’re feeling lonely:

• 💬 Reach out to one safe person — a text counts
• 📺 Choose comfort — familiar shows, movies, or routines
• 🫶 Do something nurturing for yourself (warm drink, blanket, walk)
• 📝 Write down one thing you’re grateful for or proud of today
• 🧠 Remind yourself: loneliness is a feeling, not a fact

🎁 You don’t have to make today meaningful by traditional standards.
Resting, surviving, or simply getting through the day is enough.

You matter — today and every day.
NAMI Carroll County is holding space for you. 💙

💬 Optional interaction:
If you’re comfortable, share one thing that’s helping you get through today — or leave a 🤍 so others know they’re not alone.

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12/25/2025

✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from NAMI Carroll County 🎄
To our Carroll County community —
We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season

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Whether today is filled with celebration, quiet moments, mixed emotions, or something in between, please know that you matter and you’re not alone.

This season looks different for everyone, and all feelings are welcome here — joy, grief, gratitude, stress, hope, and everything else that comes with the holidays.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up, supports one another, and continues important conversations around mental health 💙
We are grateful for each of you — our supporters, volunteers, partners, and community members.

As you move through the holidays, may you find moments of peace, connection, and care — however that looks for you 🌿

With warmth and gratitude,
NAMI Carroll County

12/24/2025

✨ Choose Peace, Not Pressure — This Christmas Eve ✨

Christmas Eve can bring warmth and connection 🎄
It can also bring expectations, memories, or emotional weight 💭

For people living with mental health challenges, today doesn’t have to look a certain way.

💙 Permission slips for today:
• It’s okay to say no
• It’s okay to leave early
• It’s okay to change plans
• It’s okay to rest instead of participate
• It’s okay to do what brings you peace

Peace might look like:
🕯️ Quiet time
🎧 Listening to calming music
📖 Watching a familiar, comforting show
🚶‍♀️ Taking a short walk
📱 Checking in with one safe person

You don’t owe anyone a perfect holiday version of yourself.
You’re allowed to choose peace over pressure — today and every day. 🌿

💬 Optional reflection:
What brings you a sense of calm tonight?
Comment with a word, emoji, or short phrase — or simply read and rest 🤍

You’re not alone this season. NAMI Carroll County is here for you 🫶

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12/24/2025

🎄 Christmas Eve: However You’re Feeling Is Okay 🎄

Today is Christmas Eve.
For some, that means joy, laughter, family gatherings, traditions, lights, and moments of connection ✨ It may feel warm, meaningful, and full — in all the best ways 🤍

For others, today can feel heavy. Stress, expectations, financial pressure, family dynamics, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or depression can all show up — sometimes all at once 💭 Even “happy” moments can feel overwhelming or complicated.

And for many people… it’s a mix of both.

💙 Wherever you fall today, your feelings are valid.
There is no “right” way to feel on Christmas Eve.

🌿 Gentle ways to care for yourself — no matter how today feels:

If today feels joyful but overwhelming:
• ⏸️ Take breaks — you don’t have to be “on” all the time
• 🫶 Step away when needed — even joy can be draining
• 💧 Stay hydrated and eat regularly to support your energy
• 🛑 Give yourself permission to say no or leave early
• 🌬️ Slow your breathing when emotions run high

If today feels heavy or hard:
• 🤍 Lower expectations — doing the minimum is still enough
• 📺 Choose comfort — familiar shows, music, or quiet time
• 🧠 Ground yourself — notice your breath, your surroundings, your body
• 💬 Reach out — one text or call can make a difference
• 🛌 Rest when you need to — healing doesn’t require productivity

🎁 Tonight, let your goal be peace, not perfection.
You are allowed to celebrate fully, celebrate quietly, or not celebrate at all.

Nothing is wrong with how you feel.
Nothing is wrong with how you cope.
You are worthy of care — exactly as you are.

We see you. We’re glad you’re here. 💙
— NAMI Carroll County

💬 Optional interaction:
Drop one word that describes how today feels — or leave a 💙 to remind someone else they’re not alone.

❤️

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12/23/2025

🌙🤍 For Anyone Who Needs a Little Support Tonight 🤍🌙

The holidays can stir up a lot of feelings.
If today feels heavy… if you’re holding it together… if “I’m okay” feels easier than explaining — this space is for you. 💙

Tonight, NAMI Carroll County is hosting NAMI Connection, a peer-led support group where you can show up exactly as you are.
No fixing. No pressure. No judgment. Just people who understand. 🫶

📍 Carroll Public Library
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📆 Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month
💲 Free & confidential
👤 Adults 18+

🫶 Why NAMI Connection helps — especially during the holidays:
This isn’t therapy. It isn’t a lecture. And you don’t need the “right words.”

It’s people sitting together who understand what it’s like to live with a mental health condition — and what it can feel like during emotionally complicated seasons.

✨ You’ll hear others share things you thought only you felt
✨ You’ll be reminded you’re not broken or alone
✨ You’ll pick up small, real-life tools to help you get through the week
✨ Yo u’ll feel seen — even if you choose not to speak

💬 From people who’ve attended:
“This is what I really needed.”
“Connection helped me stop feeling so alone.”
“It gave me tools — and hope — when I needed it most.”

Every group is led by trained peers who’ve been there.
We follow a supportive, structured format so everyone has space — whether that means sharing or just listening. 💙

You don’t have to talk.
You don’t have to explain.
You just have to show up. 🤍

We’ll be there — and there’s a seat for you. 🫶

12/23/2025

💙🌿 All Feelings Welcome Here 🌿💙

This week may bring a mix of emotions — joy, stress, sadness, gratitude, or all of it at once.
If it feels complicated, that’s okay. Your feelings matter. 💭

🧠 Gentle Reminders:
• 🤍 You don’t have to label or explain your emotions
• 🌱 Mixed feelings can exist at the same time
• 👂 Being heard is sometimes more important than being fixed
• 🫶 You’re allowed to take things one moment at a time

✨ Check-In:
Comment with an emoji that reflects how you’re feeling today 💬
(or take a quiet moment to acknowledge it just for yourself).

Whatever you’re carrying this week, you don’t have to carry it alone. 💙

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12/22/2025

🌿✨ A Gentle Reset for the Week Ahead ✨🌿

Before the week fills up, take a moment to pause.
Breathe.
Check in with yourself. 💙

You don’t have to do everything.
You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You are doing enough — right where you are. 🌱

🧠 One-Minute Reset:
• 🌬️ Inhale slowly for 4
• ⏳ Exhale gently for 6
• 🤍 Let your shoulders drop
• 💭 Choose one small intention for today

✨ Your Turn:
Comment with one word that describes what you need most this week — rest, focus, calm, support.

However this week unfolds, be gentle with yourself. 🫶

12/21/2025

🌿✨ Reflect. Release. Reset ✨🌿

As this month continues, it’s okay to pause and breathe.
Reflection helps us notice what we’ve learned.
Releasing allows us to let go of what no longer serves us.
Resetting gives us space to move forward with intention. 💙

🧠 Gentle Reflection Prompts:
• 💭 What do I want to carry with me into the next season?
• 🍂 What can I release — expectations, guilt, or pressure?
• 🌱 What helps me feel grounded and supported right now?

✨ Interactive Moment:
Comment with one word that represents what you’re releasing 🍂
or one word that represents what you’re welcoming 🌱

There’s no rush. Growth happens in quiet moments, too. 🫶

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12/20/2025

🤝💙 You Don’t Have to Do This Alone 💙🤝

If this month feels heavy, exhausting, or overwhelming — you’re not alone.
So many people are quietly struggling, even if it doesn’t show. 💭

🧠 A Few Important Reminders:
• 🤍 It’s okay to ask for help
• 💬 Reaching out is a sign of strength
• 🫶 Support can come from people who truly understand
• 🌱 You deserve care, connection, and compassion

✨ Gentle Invitation:
If you’re struggling, consider reaching out to someone you trust today — or join a peer support group where you can be heard without judgment.

👉 Interactive Moment:
Drop a 💙 if you’re sending support to someone today.
Drop a 🤍 if you need support yourself.

Support exists. Connection matters.
And you are not alone. 🫶

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