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Professional Esports Health + Performance Optimization Edward TAO Cleland, Clinical Director | @teamliquid CS2
Joined April 2009
CAFFEINE THREAD. Caffeine does not provide energy; it alters the receptors which tell us weâre tired. Nerd out with me as I examine everyoneâs favorite nootropic (drugs improving cognitive function), the worlds most used nervous system stimulant, caffeine. 1/10.
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Biofeedback is a mind-body technique for learning how to recognize and manage the physical signs of stress. Yesterday, I hooked @s0mcs up for his first session and what we discovered was remarkable. 1/4
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Bruce Lee said never speak negatively about yourself, not even as a joke. That the body doesnât know the difference. Science has validated this. How we speak internally has proven to influence how our bodies read DNA sequencing. Want to be healthier?. Speak kindly to yourself.
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Esports Performance Anxiety 𧾠. I hear it each time I start with a team: âEdward, we need to learn how to play on stage / in matches like we do in practice.â. Letâs discuss esports performance anxiety: what it is, why it happens, and how to treat, reframe, and use it. đ.
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If you are easily offended, you are easily manipulated. Reduce the ego. Practice resiliency.
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My time leading the health and wellness @100T_Esports has come to an end. Thank you, @100Thieves for two amazing years. I joined #100T with my CS:GO boys and never considered I would be the last of us to depart the organization. 1/3
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âYeah but I lost 24 fightsâ -@Asunaa.
.@100Thieves @Asunaa just posted 48 kills in the opening match of the VCT Masters qualifiers against @version1gg . This is the most kills recorded by a single player in a game in #VCT history. Take a bow, young man
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Excited to work with NRG. Weâre coming for that top NA spot.
NRG is excited to announce we have brought on @MindBodyEsports to support our health and performance objectives. Edward is a talented practitioner and we look forward to his guidance as we pursue Valorant excellence!
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âIâm playing on that stage, Edward.â . You belong on that stage, Ilya.
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Take tomorrow off, steel trolls. REDEMPTION for @JoshNissan . So proud of you, Josh. You emptied the cup. Be like Josh; acknowledge, learn, grow, and then write your own damn story. #100T Dad pose donât care.
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Iâm at the restaurant before @Asunaa and there is karaoke, taking song requests for Peter.
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Gamers burn calories while playing: ~150-200/hour. Donât dwell on tilt, attitude, energy, or focus without first addressing nutrient needs. After 4 hours, nutrients from your previous meal are gone. ~ = approximately .âcould be more or lessâ. metabolic rates are not homogeneous.
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My time with G2 has come to an end. This past year adventuring the world with the gentlemen has been incredible. I have nothing but love for this squad and am grateful for the chapter we shared together. A sincere thank you to @g2esports and their amazing community #g2win
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Trusting each other provides us strength. Unconditional compassion gives us courage. My gentlemen. My champions. đ#G2ARMY #IEMKatowice
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Youâre not single btw, youâre married to the game. Focus within, that partner will find you when youâve found yourself. The couples with the most problems are the ones where a person feels incomplete without the other. Relationships are about empowerment, not filling voids.
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Up until 4am and need to reset your internal clock?. The checklist:.â˘Start with hydration.â˘30-45 minutes of sunlight.â˘Mindful breathing exercises (yoga or meditation).â˘Fast then eat healthy.â˘Nap 20-30 minutes.â˘Screen breaks.â˘Skip caffeine.â˘Break a sweat.â˘Cold shower.
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@s0mcs Apple snooze is 9 minutes. Thatâs 495 minutes, or over 8 hours. 8 hours is two REM cycles; .the preferred for peak performance. Sam does it again.
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2-0 on the day and Berlin Bound #100T #VCT . Today is a reflection of what weâve become together. Letâs go! . âď¸ đŠđŞ @JoshNissan @Asunaa @nitr0 @ethanarnold @Hiko @rmarti33 @FrosTvsYou @AaronnFtw @ImJoviGG @TheMaelk @100T_Esports.
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SELF-TALK 𧾠. It is estimated 96% of us have a running internal dialogue. Believe it or not, this internal voice is not your true identity. đŁď¸ Letâs talk about talking to ourselves . 1/5.
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I love the esports community and am saddened each year seeing many downhearted tweets leading into and on Valentines Day. Letâs explore LONELINESSđ. 1/6. #esports #ValentinesDay.
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You have a bad round - it happens. Tough to just go next. đNegative self-talk feeds chemical signals similar to anxiety. đSwap out âugh, I suckâ for âugh, I want to âhit that shotâ. Note: Iâm not advocating you are all sunshine&positivity; be critical and allow emotions. 1/2.
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5 paths to unhappiness. 1) dwell on past or future. 2) compare yourself to others. 3) donât move your body. 4) focus on what you lack. 5) retreat into comfort.
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Growth mindset:. đ I am willing to be uncomfortable. đ I will respond proactively, not emotionally. đ I will be realistically optimistic while envisioning my future. đ I am responsible for how I feel and what I experience. đ I am not concerned with being right.
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Anxiety involves overthinking. Yet, people try to solve their anxiety with more thinking. Solution? Action. But how? I feel stuck!. The gap between ones intentions and actions creates feelings of unworthiness. Go extremely small; in what you do and how you measure progress.
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My contract as NRG VAL health practitioner has expired and I am looking for a new Valorant team to help chase their goals in 2023. Thank you, @amiller and @NRGbikeage for creating a space where we could thrive despite the uncertainties of this franchising year. Valorant Resume
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Grateful to join Team Liquid and support this incredible squad.
We're excited to announce the final member of our CS Staff: Performance Manager @mindbodyesports đ§ . Edward brings his experience & knowledge to contribute to our player's wellness & mental strength and to help unlock their potential. We're all in for 2024 #LetsGoLiquid
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A note of gratitude to my 100T people:. We sacrifice family and life to pursue these goals together. The banners and trophies are for them; what you learn, who youâve become - thatâs for you. You are each in my heart; to your continued success and well-being. -Tao. 3/3. #100T
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One of my 2020 goals was to run 2,020 miles. I ran 1,505+ miles (75% to goal). In my PhD program, 75% is a fail. In esports, 75% gets you fired. In relationships, 75% effort wonât last. In parenting, 75% presence makes a weak parent. Is my running year a failure?. 1/4.
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âI will try to have .a great dayâ -@Asunaa . The text I read before I started my morning run. Positive psychology teaches us that this seemingly simple sentence programs the subconscious mind to âhave a great day.â . Intentions become experiences. Letâs have a great day.
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Wife just opened the mail and brought this beauty out to me. A hoodie I will save, thank you @100Thieves #esports . âFor me, Edward was like family, not business.â -@Ssumday . âď¸đ @AbbedaggeLoL @closerlol .@huhi @VictorHuang @tenacityna #100T #LCS
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Do not let a poor decision from your past define your future. You are capable of growth and changing. You are allowed to forgive yourself and move on, even if others donât.
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Playing Sentinels today at 4pm CST for the upper bracket finals of VCT. Winner advances to the grand finals on Sunday! . #100TÂ . Letâs get it!.
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There are âno off daysâ in professional performance optimization:. â˘Sleep and recovery are critical to performance. â˘Stress and lifestyle must be assessed regularly. â˘Active recovery may include entertainment and âunhealthyâ practices. â˘Do everything with intention.
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Donât wait until youâre ready or feel worthy enough to begin. As we approach starting, we protect ourselves from the fear of failure by convincing ourselves we arenât ready yet. You will never be ready enough to overcome all fears of failure. Leap and the net will appear.
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Caffeine in Esports. I acknowledge caffeine is an acceptable and accessible performance enhancing drug - thatâs what it is. When used appropriately, by a healthy individual who feels good using it, I support its usage in moderation while preparing to and competing. 10/10.
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You have emotions. Before getting too wrapped in them, ask yourself if youâve had adequate sleep, proper diet, and recent movement. Youâre emotions are chemical reactions dependent on your lifestyle. Forgive yourself for not being your best version. Learn to manage reactions.
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âVeni, Vidi, Viciâ is Latin for âI came, I saw, I conquered.â . When I met Nick, I saw it tattooed on him and learned quickly itâs not for show. Our last message exchange before the tournament:. @nitr0: âWe are winning this allâ. Me: âI knowâ. And he did it. #100T
@MindBodyEsports Veni, Vidi, Vici.
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Champions! . Day 10/10 â
đ #100T. @diceyzx @Hiko @nitr0 @JoshNissan @Asunaa @FrosTvsYou . @TheMaelk @rmarti33 @cewiiina.
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Introducing our newest family addition, Arthur! I am a dog dad again. đ¤
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@HooXiCSGO Well put, Rasmus. đ. (As an American child, I âwitnessedâ USA bomb Bosnia and Herzegovina, conflicts w/ Serbia, re: Germanyâs WWI/II history. Yet, Peca, Nemanja, Nikola, & G2 meet me with open hearts. Am I not to love Ilya because he was born in Russia? Where does that get us?).
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41 đĽł. Arthur and I sending you love on our morning walk. Have a day, friends!âď¸đ
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đŠ The large synchronized waves are @s0mcs entering and sustaining âcardiac coherenceâ (đŁ) with a very healthy heart rate variability. Samâs high level of bodily awareness is one reason he is an elite gamer. He is able to let go of stress and move forward, extremely fast. 4/4.
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Today is game day. Tomorrow is game day. Saturday is game day. Sunday is game day. Life is game day. Letâs get it, gentlemen. đ¤đ¤.
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Tilt doesn't just happen, it's a culmination of not dealing with things you need to as they happen. Getting tilted wasn't because of someone else. Own it.
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Letâs dissect BURNOUT 𧾠. đ Signs of burnout.đ Stages of burnout.đ How to prevent.đ How to cope.đ Performance impact.đ Esports related. Burnout is a prolonged response to chronic stressors. 1/7.
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I am 39.5 years old today. Literally decaying; I will be dust relatively soon!. There is no destination for me. No necessity for my existence. Life is an incredible song. And I am not in a panic to get to the next part or end of it. Just enjoying the dance of being alive.
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Bring it home! New banner day! The top of this mountain. Such a focused effort the entire year, so proud of you all! #LCS #100T. @Ssumday @huhi @closerlol @VictorHuang @AbbedaggeLoL @PapaSmithy @Reapered @Kaimera_ @FreezeLoL @LustLoL @rmarti33 @cewiiina @TheMaelk @JungleJuiceLoL
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Spencer! You legend! We did it!.
GG TSM we won 3-1 and WIN 1st place in FIRST STRIKE!!!!!. LETS GOOOOOOOO!!! đ . #100T.
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A reminder that today is it. Everyone seems to be working towards something. As if tomorrow is promised. Our dad died yesterday. Iâd trade in days off my life for him to play with his grandkids for minutes. Hug your people tightly. Gary was selfless; a really good man.
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Sometimes youâre the boxer. Sometimes youâre the bag. Donât flex much as the boxer. Donât dwell much as the bag. Both get knocked down. Both require the other. Learn. Let go. Champions get knocked down. Champions get up. Focus on what you do next. Focus on how you do next.
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Happy Release @JoshNissan Day!
On the 10 year mark in January 2025, I will be allowed to participate at Valve partnered events. Against all odds, I've never given up. I'm ready to be defined by something new and more positive.
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Stop seeking clarification through words when you have all their actions as proof. Trust people when they show you who they are.
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I meet with my mental health therapist often and I am a practitioner myself. Sustaining and working towards being healthier is not a sign of weakness. Always work towards being the best version of yourself. Ignore the noise, all of us need mental health support.
Moving back to LA soon. First thing Imma do is look for a therapist. For the longest time Iâve seen therapy as a sign of weakness, but admitting I need help and seeking it is one of the hardest things Iâve ever had to do. I donât want my mental health to ruin my life anymore.
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Your attitude is everything. It programs your cells. It impacts how others feel about you. Speaking positively about struggles will help you find solutions, become more resilient. Speak positively about yourself. Speak positively about others. Positive attitude, better life.
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Esports warmups are more than hand stretches. A mind-body approach to esports warmups considers individual and team:.đŁď¸ voice.đ eye contact.đ¨ breathing practice.đ grounding.đ laughter.đł nature.đ§ââď¸ mind-body coordination.đľ energy.đ§ brain activation.đŞ body activation.
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Stress means we have something we care about. We earn stress. There is no stress in death, stress is for the living, for those bold enough to desire experiencing something more. Smile and say hello to your stress. And attack it with reckless abandon.
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My late grandfather, my hero, was here during WWII. 60 years ago there were Russian and American tanks facing off on this street. Here I am, reflecting during a run before our #VCT match. And while I wonât analogize war and esports; you donât go to Berlin to lose.
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Things are allowed to exist without you taking a stance, picking a side, or making it about your situation.
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Caffeineâs stimulant effect comes from its impact on adenosine receptors in the neural membrane. Adenosine is a central nervous system neuromodulator. When adenosine binds to its receptors, neural activity slows down, and you feel tired. Adenosine facilitates sleep. 2/10.
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There are no off-days. Recovery is planned. Holidays are intentional. There is no off-season until you give up on the goal. You come back better or less prepared. Be a grinder behind the scenes, you wonât regret all that effort no one saw.
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Desiring another person treat you better than you do yourself will not provide either internal peace. Additionally, do not expect someone else to be a secret sauce for you when they cannot be there for themselves.
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âPlay like you practiceâ. Sounds good in theory yet competitive and practice environments are not the same. Even when performance routines and systems are well in place, we subconsciously know practice is preparation for competition, the test. 1/2.
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2 weeks ago I was sitting at @Hikoâs kitchen table planning. Confidence was high. Last night, he sprayed us with champagne. Grateful for and proud of you, Spencer. See you back home - we have work to do. đ. #puremichigan #hustle #100T
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Fixed â vs. Growth â
Mindsets. â Threatened by others.â
Finds inspiration in others.â Defend against feedback.â
Accept all feedback.â Desire to look a certain way.â
Desire to learn and grow.â Negative self-talk.â
Embraces challenges.â Focuses on them.â
Focused on us.
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3 Expert Esports Nutrition Insights:. 1) L-theanine w/caffeine improves reaction time, decreases undesired caffeine side-effects. 2) Color âfoodâ dyes are neurotoxins; impairing impulse control, ability to focus. 3) Do not address mental health until first addressing diet.
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@s0mcs practices a breathing technique frequently and is highly in tune with his body, and it shows:. đĽ Baseline without prompting - notice the spike at the end of the moment when Sam receives instructions. đ§ Told to slow heart rate, drops rate significantly on own. 2/4
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@SPUNJ Glad you asked. Good source of protein, fiber, copper, magnesium, essential fatty acids, and calcium. May help slow cancer forming cells. Considered natural fat burner. Lowers cholesterol. Lowers blood pressure. Helps intestinal microflora which helps balance hormonal levels.
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Tips:.â˘Do not consume caffeine on empty stomach.â˘Do not use caffeine as means for addressing energy deficit (sign of/leads to hormonal problems).â˘Hydrate better.â˘Sub herba mate for coffee (contains caffeine).â˘Sub a nootropic (non psychedelic) mushroom drink for coffee. 8/10.
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Surround yourself with those who you wish to emulate. Some experts where youâre weak. But donât be fooled; no one is going to do it for you. And if you let them, you will blame them for your lack of success. Donât tie your dreams to their output. You must own your experiences.
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Imagine being critical of JKS because he doesnât seek external validation when this is who he is internally. Actions, not words, exemplify character.
Yesterday, this guy didn't even get changed before getting back to work. @jks_CS went straight to the practice room, opened up the demo and started taking notes. @TeamLiquidCS
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When we look at trees we donât see them as imperfect. When a tree falls we donât blame the tree. But when we look at each other, we look for imperfections. And we look to blame each other for falling short of our imposed expectations.
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The only way out of it is through it. Somedays you donât think the sun will arise, but it does anyway. And so will you.
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Late night session at @Hikoâs. Brought our functional trainer. We took mushrooms (Lions Mane). Hiko is currently on a bosu ball. Conducted a food sensitivity test, updated supplement protocol. The man is a beast. Crushing it. We wonât ever be outworked. Detroit hustle.
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They say âwork smarter not harderâ but that assumes youâre actually working hard. We are owed nothing. Put in the work.
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When asked about being in the zone, Kobe said âyou donât focus on whatâs going on. you could lose everything in a second. you have to really try to stay in the presentâ . Flow State - mini đ§ľ. đ What is âflowâ.đ Conditions.đ Characteristics. 1/5.
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For teams which won yesterday or today, itâs now just 9 more days to join OpTic and XSET in Turkey to compete for a title. For teams which lost yesterday or today, itâs now just 9 more days to join OpTic and XSET in Turkey to compete for a title. Love this game. #VCT.
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I asked my #LoL pros what their keys to success were for this week:. â˘Extra sleep.â˘Patience.â˘Clear & concise comms.â˘Navigate the storm.â˘Decisive no matter what.â˘Accountable for my attitude.â˘Confidence not tied to outcomes.â˘Trust myself & teammates. Gamers are healthy.
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The outcomes tell part of the story. Esports org of the year, LCS Champions, Valorant First Strike, healthy players. What few understand is the nonstop effort, planning, assessing, that is required to sustain excellence in esports. We rise to all occasions. 2/3
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6 months ago today I became @100Thieves Performance Specialist. Team rituals, mindset, individual motivation, org SOPâs, and health initiatives - all undeniably critical. If you do not have the right people, you will not succeed. We have the people. We are on the path.
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@neekolul Iâm constantly amazed how much we humans are willing to harm ourselves for anotherâs pain. What a resilient story; thank you for sharing, Nicole. âI deserve to live in peace and I wonât let anyone invalidate me ever again.â . Something for all of us to aspire to.
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