In life after suicide loss, keep what helped, release what didn’t, and set one small plan for the next 24 hours—repeats are allowed. 

Journal prompt: “What I’m keeping from this week is…”

End of first 7 days of October, not an end of you, just of the 1st 7 days of a new month...in a tough season. Today we keep what helped, release what didn’t, and set a small plan for the next 24 hours.

A Flicker (Hope) — Notice what worked once
Which tiny thing warmed the room—witnessing, one brick, a boundary, a bit of light? Keep that. Repeats are allowed.

To Rebuild (Healing) — 24-hour reset
On paper or notes app, write three lines:
• Flicker: one thing you’ll notice (window light, song, candle).
• Brick: one 7–10 minute task (body/home/admin/connection).
• Care: one non-negotiable (water, food, meds, rest).

Take a Step (Becoming) — Tomorrow’s micro-intent
One sentence, present-tense: “Tomorrow I move slowly and finish one thing.” Put it on your lock screen.

Choose-your-energy menu:

•  Hollow (low): Do only the “Care” item. Done.
•  Healing (medium): Do the Brick with a timer; stop when it dings.
•  Becoming (higher): Share your micro-intent with a safe person or post it where you’ll see it.

To Consider Today:
Integration is repetition, not heroics. The way through this season is often the next honest inch, practiced again tomorrow. When you choose a flicker, place a brick, and take one care step, you’re not starting over—you’re continuing. That counts.

Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I’ll be here again tomorrow. 💜

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