2025/3/2 Edited to

... Read moreLife is a journey filled with ups and downs, and personal testimonies like the one shared can serve as powerful reminders of resilience. When faced with loss, whether it be friends or opportunities, it's crucial to acknowledge the feelings that arise and allow yourself the time and space to heal. In the context of survival and strength, many have walked paths that challenge their very essence. The process of accepting losses involves not just grieving what was, but also recognizing the potential for growth. Mindfully picking up the pieces requires a willingness to reflect on one's experiences and learn from them. Embracing transformation often demands a community, a table where stories can be shared and solidarity can be found. Whether you relate to the phrase 'i paid my karma' or see it as a poetic reflection of cause and effect, it's essential to invite open dialogues about our journeys. Let's discuss how we can collectively support each other in rebuilding lives with both gratitude and strength, focusing on the lessons learned and the future ahead.

22 comments

Patty Langston's images
Patty Langston

Love this❤️

Patty Langston's images
Patty Langston

❤️❤️❤️

See more comments

Related posts

A close-up shot of dumbbells on a rack in a gym, with the title "STRENGTH TRAINING ROUTINE FOR BEGINNERS" overlaid in pink, orange, and blue text. The image sets the theme for a beginner's strength training guide.
A gym interior featuring a treadmill and other cardio machines, with the heading "WARM UP:" and text explaining the importance of a 5-10 minute warm-up including light cardio and dynamic stretches.
Dumbbells and a resistance band on a green turf background, accompanied by the heading "BASIC EQUIPMENT:" and text detailing recommended equipment like dumbbells, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises for beginners.
STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT ROUTINE FOR BEGINNERS 💪🏼🏋🏽‍♀️
Strength training is a crucial component of overall fitness that helps in building muscle, increasing metabolism, and improving bone density. Here’s a beginner’s guide to help you get started on your strength training journey! 💪🏼 Strength training can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial for y
Caroline 🫶🏼

Caroline 🫶🏼

1150 likes

Core strength from mom of 2
Say goodbye to mommy tummy! These simple yet powerful moves. 🔥 Workout: ✅ Single Leg Raise (L-) ✨ ✅ Glute Bridge Raise 🍑 ✅ Glute Bridge Hold 💪 Consistency is key! Who’s adding this to their routine? 💯💖 #mompooch #postpartum #fitnesslifestyle #corestrength #glutestrength Dall
FitLikeRosy

FitLikeRosy

803 likes

A notebook page titled 'Trusting God when You feel weak,' featuring handwritten notes about finding strength in God's faithfulness and promises during moments of weakness. It includes a 'Jesus loves me' sticker and colorful pens.
Finding Strength in His Embrace 🩷🙏🏾
When you’re feeling weak, trusting in God can be like a warm hug on a tough day. It’s okay to lean on Him when you’re not feeling strong—His strength shines through when we’re at our lowest. When you put your faith in God, you’ll find that He has a way of turning those heavy moments into something
Lindsey Marie

Lindsey Marie

1244 likes

A shopping cart filled with fresh produce like carrots, broccoli, pineapples, bananas, avocados, and bell peppers, along with packaged dates and cashews, illustrating groceries for fat loss and strength.
A detailed weekly meal plan grid showing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas for each day, with estimated calorie and macronutrient totals at the bottom.
A grocery list categorized by proteins, carbs, dairy & veg, veggies, and other goodies, specifying quantities for various ingredients needed for the meal plan.
Meals for Fat Loss and Strength
My version of 75 hard 💪 less rigid commitment, focusing on taking it one week at a time. • healthy, mindful, balanced meals w/shopping list • calorie deficit • each plate with carbs, good fats, veg • some form of activity EVERY day (not everyone has to do 10k steps! this is not always real
Emily Browning

Emily Browning

1346 likes

Building Core Strength 101 | Functional Core 🏠💪
Doing core at home makes getting your workout in so much quicker and I'm all about time saving these days. 😂 Here's a few of the main exercises I try to include in my core workouts to help build strength not only in the visible ab section but my deep core as well. Workout: 20 Bicycle Cr
Erika Quarles

Erika Quarles

54 likes

FULL BODY | STRENGTH WORKOUT
Treadmill Warm up: 10 mins on incline Dynamic Stretching (Not shown) 1a. Sumo Squats 4x8-10 1b. DB Shoulder Press 4x10-12 2a. Singke Arm Cable Rows 4x10-12 2b. DB RDLs 4x8-10 2c. Calf Raises 4x Failure 3a. Up and Down Planks 3x10 3b. Mountain Climbers 3x Failure #workoutsfor
Iamkeyajohnson

Iamkeyajohnson

226 likes

A quote highlighted in yellow emphasizes the power of words, thoughts, and presence, stating, "Know your worth." The text, attributed to Daniel Abrahams, is shared by @urmajesty_queen1 on Lemon8, reinforcing themes of self-value and intentional living.
Celebrate Your Strength: Embrace Your Journey 🌟
🍋 Your words carry the weight of wisdom passed down through generations. Speak with intention, and let your voice be a beacon for change and a testament to resilience. 🍋 Harness the power of your thoughts. You possess a unique perspective that can shape futures and forge new paths. Believe in th
QueenEsther

QueenEsther

10.5K likes

Full Body Strength Workout 🔥💪🏻
⌚️time needed: 1 hour 1: Sumo Squat (3 x 10-12 reps) 2: Underhand Grip Row (3 x 10-12 reps) 3: 1 & 1/2 Hip Thrust (3 x 8-10 reps) (3 sets): 4a: Closed Grip Chest Press (10-12 reps) 4b: EZ Bar Front Raise (10-12 reps) 5: RDL (3 x 10-12 reps) (3 sets): 6a: Crossbody
Skylar Stevens

Skylar Stevens

21 likes

My strength over length hair journey ✨🫶🥰
Shampoo & Conditioner ; The Mane Choice ⭐️Overall rating: /10:10 #type4hair #naturalhairstyles #curly bob #4chairgrowth high density, high porosity Styles; flat twists or two strand twist using the mane choice leave in conditioner only no twisting butters or creams seal ends with
Jessica Davis-Steel

Jessica Davis-Steel

1097 likes

The image shows a person with a laptop on a textured blanket, overlaid with the question "how to answer WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH?". It includes navigation for "NEXT" and the Lemon8 handle @earnsavethrive, introducing an interview tip.
How to answer ✨What is your greatest strength?✨
Interviews can be tricky, and this is one of the most frequently asked interview questions. This is an example of how you could answer this question. The more prepared you are, the better! And if you're looking for a work from home job, my daily update of remote jobs currently hiring will he po
Remote Jobs 💗

Remote Jobs 💗

173 likes

Strength Beyond Survival ✨
#powerful #powerfulperspectives
DigitalBabe

DigitalBabe

35 likes

Strength Looks Different🤍
Not every strong day looks loud. Sometimes strength is simply making it through. 🤍 — Reset Mama #ResetMama #AutismParenting #Lemon8Creator #SoftLifeMama #DailyHealingQuotes
Resetmama2

Resetmama2

108 likes

The image features text about Deon Richmond, known as Kenny 'Bud' from The Cosby Show, being a 47-year-old colon and male breast cancer survivor. Below, a current photo of him smiling in a 'SUPPORT' shirt is beside a childhood photo of him.
Deon Richmond’s Journey of Strength and Survival!
Deon Richmond, beloved for his role as Kenny “Bud” on The Cosby Show, continues to inspire fans worldwide. At 47, he stands as a proud survivor of both colon cancer and male breast cancer — a testament to resilience and hope. His courage reminds us that strength isn’t just about overcoming illness,
Kathy

Kathy

878 likes

Ladies: STRENGTH IS SURVIVAL
True crime doesn’t just tell stories. It teaches patterns. Most victims never thought it would happen to them. Most cases don’t talk about the moment where strength could’ve changed the outcome. This isn’t about fear. It’s about preparation. I don’t train for aesthetics. I train to be
skeleton_crew_creations

skeleton_crew_creations

12 likes

A home gym setup with a treadmill, adjustable weight bench, kettlebell, dumbbells, and a resistance band on a light wood floor. The wall displays the text "STRONG CAN STILL BE SOFT" with sparkling accents, alongside Lemon8 branding.
💪Building Strength, Soft Girl Style
I’m learning that strength doesn’t have to be harsh—it can be gentle, consistent, and still powerful. ✨ Lately, I’ve been moving my body in softer ways—no strict routine, just showing up when I can. Even a few sets here and there on my walking pad or with some light weights add up more than I th
SoftGirlSurvival

SoftGirlSurvival

5 likes

Strength Training Changed MY LIFE.
If you’ve been feeling STUCK in life.. I highly recommend pushing yourself CONSISTENTLY in your workouts AND I don’t just mean going to the gym for an hour and going through the motions… I mean being INTENTIONAL with every rep and minute that you are there. I mean pushing yourself to a new
Lillid4fit

Lillid4fit

165 likes

An infographic titled "ANKLE STRENGTH = SLIM LEGS!" illustrates plantarflexion (pointing toes downward) and dorsiflexion (pulling toes towards shin) with diagrams of a foot in both positions. The top image shows both movements with red arrows.
An illustration of a cartoon girl sitting with extended legs, performing dorsiflexion. Text provides steps for the exercise: pushing heels away, pulling toes up, keeping legs extended, maintaining an upright posture, engaging the core, and breathing evenly.
An illustration of a cartoon girl sitting with extended legs, performing plantarflexion. Text provides steps for the exercise: pointing foot and toes downward, keeping legs straight, maintaining an upright back, engaging the core, and breathing evenly.
Ankle Strength = Slim Legs!
⭐️Start flexing your feet today for plenty of benefits!👉 🧐Many people overlook ankle stability, leading to weak ankles and difficulty with foot movements. Regularly practicing dorsiflexion (pulling your toes toward your shin) and plantarflexion (pointing your toes downward) can help strengthen y
Bella🩵🖤

Bella🩵🖤

599 likes

A handwritten poem titled 'survival mode' on lined paper, adorned with blue and yellow flowers. The poem describes the experience of coping and surviving difficult times, and the journey towards healing and finding a new way beyond just enduring.
🌼 Survival Mode isn’t weakness.
🌼 Survival Mode isn’t weakness. It’s the strength that kept you alive when life gave you no other choice. This poem is for the ones who smiled while breaking, kept going while aching, and learned to survive in silence. 💛 Now we know survival isn’t the destination, it’s just the starting point
Jessica Irene

Jessica Irene

213 likes

🐉 PLANK for CORE STRENGTH (read caption)
✨Don’t underestimate holding a plank adding this to your core day! Holding a plank for core strength benefits involves maintaining a static position that engages multiple muscle groups. The primary benefits include: -Core Strength: Planks target the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and
SensualbyCelena

SensualbyCelena

18 likes

A motivational text on a light background, discussing personal comeback, turning hurt into healing, and finding grace through adversity. It celebrates resilience, survival, and the journey of self-discovery and transformation.
The Beauty of Survival: Finding Grace in Adversity
This passage is a beautiful and empowering reflection on someone's journey of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. It acknowledges the challenges and adversities faced, but also celebrates the strength and courage that have allowed them to overcome those obstacles. It encourages intr
Bryona

Bryona

158 likes

Thrive in Your 30s: Your 30s Survival Guide in 30💎
"Hey there, family! Time to grab a seat, kick back, and get real because we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of our 30s journey. Picture this: it's like we're sitting around a cozy coffee table, sharing our raw, unfiltered stories – the messy, the awkward, the downright hila
Felicia Michele

Felicia Michele

1119 likes

Survival mode habits to unlearn 🌸✨
Sis, survival mode is not your personality—it’s what you learned to get by. 💕 But now? It’s time to release it. No more overworking to prove yourself or accepting crumbs. You deserve routines that feel soft, abundant, and aligned. ✨ Inside Becoming THAT GIRL, I show you exactly how to shift out of
SoftBaddieEra

SoftBaddieEra

21 likes

Affirmations 4 Trusting Life & Softening Survival
Words are spells. The more you affirm safety and trust, the more your mind + body believe it. Which affirmation speaks to your soul today? 💬 #AffirmationsForHealing #TrustingLife #Softening #DivineFeminineHealing #TheDivineAcademy #DivineBae
💫The Divine Academy🌟

💫The Divine Academy🌟

42 likes

A black quilted backpack with a lemon charm, labeled as a 'Cute Bag' and 'My Personal SSRI Survival Kit,' held against a light wooden background.
A hand holding a black insulated water bottle with a straw, labeled 'Insulated Water Bottle W/ Straw,' and a packet of 'Electrolytes' powder.
A hand holding three different types of sunscreen products, including a mineral powder, a plant-based lotion, and a tinted hydrating cream, labeled 'Sunscreens.'
My Personal SSRI Survival Bag 🤎
Being on SSRIs in the heat? Yeah… it’s a whole thing. So I always keep a little “just in case I melt” kit to keep with me or in my car. Here’s what I pack to stay (mostly) cool, comfy, and sane: 💧 Electrolyte water – because I swear I sweat out half my body weight just walking to the car 🧴 Sens
stephanie.knudsen

stephanie.knudsen

3504 likes

Enduring Against Odds: The Journey to Survival
In the face of adversity, I stand unwavering. With each challenge that comes my way, I find strength I never knew I had. This journey may test my limits, but I am determined to emerge stronger. I am going to survive this, not just because I must, but because I know deep down, resilience is part of
J

J

17 likes

Core Strength 101: Why You’re Not Seeing Progress
Why isn’t your core getting stronger? Here’s what you’re missing! Mistake 1 – Only training abs, not deep core (transverse abdominis). Mistake 2– Holding your breath instead of engaging your core properly. Fix it: I have recently posted core exercises you can do at home. Remember that brea
Maria Teixeira

Maria Teixeira

236 likes

A lit candle, an open notebook, and dried flowers on a light background, with the title "What Survival Mode Taught Me About Softness" and the subtitle "The lesson I didn't know I needed."
Text on a plain light pinkish-brown background stating, "For so long, I thought survival meant strength. Grinding through exhaustion. Holding everything together even when I was unraveling."
Text on a dark background with a warm glow, reading, "But softness— Softness taught me a new kind of power. One that doesn't demand perfection or performance."
What Survival Mode Taught Me About Softness
Softness doesn’t mean you’ve gone weak — it means you’ve finally exhaled. 🌿 After years of surviving, I’m learning that healing often looks like stillness, slow mornings, and choosing peace over panic. Survival built my strength, but softness restored my spirit. 💭 What has softness taught you
Summer & Selah

Summer & Selah

25 likes

Week 8 Day 4: Lower Body Strength Challenge ✨
Day 4 of Week 8: Embracing the grind with killer lower body circuits! Let’s keep pushing forward! 🏋️‍♂️💪 #TRAINLIKEMECHALLENGE #MAWarrior #LowerBodyStrength #FitnessChallenge #Lemon8Fitness #TrainHard #StayActive #MAWarrior #ChallengeAccepted #healthylifestyle2024
Starr

Starr

152 likes

Strength & Grace 🦋✨💪🏾
Building strength and grace, one grip at a time. 🦋 Mastering aerial silks isn’t just about the climbs and drops—it’s the grip that holds it all together. 💪🏾✨ #GripStrength #AerialSilks #aerialfitness #GetUpAndGLO #lemon8fit #lemon8fitness #lemon8influencer #workout #healtha
J’rai Hammonds

J’rai Hammonds

29 likes

Strength x Pilates Arms + Core
This workout blends strength and Pilates to tone your arms and core with controlled movements and mindful engagement. Grab your weights and challenge your upper body while activating your deep core muscles! For full extended version of this workout, checkout my app today for free! I post new wor
Maria Teixeira

Maria Teixeira

338 likes

📕 Must-Read 2025 Survival Guide for Overthinkers
🌟 Intro (20 words) If you spiral when life goes sideways, this book is your emotional toolkit. 10/10 for sensitive overachievers who feel too much. 💡 Key Takeaways for Overthinkers These notes are for my fellow deep-feeling, overanalyzing souls: 1⃣ Feeling ≠ Failing – Just because it hurts does
ShelfbyAriel

ShelfbyAriel

20 likes

Structure over Survival Method (TM)
I spent years thinking I needed more motivation. What I actually needed was structure. When you’re healing from heartbreak, grief, disappointment, burnout, or simply feeling lost, motivation isn’t enough. Motivation fades. Structure remains. The Structure Over Survival™ Method is a faith-b
Purposeful Power

Purposeful Power

4 likes

Thriving After Survival Mode ✨
💖 Thriving feels different when you’ve lived in survival mode. I used to think hustling 24/7 was the only way to succeed… until I learned peace is the real luxury. 🌸 Now I choose rest, joy, and abundance without guilt. Your softness is not your weakness, babe — it’s your superpower. ✨ #SoftL
SoftBaddieEra

SoftBaddieEra

238 likes

They Handed Her Survival 🔥🖤
Some women weren’t given comfort. They were handed pain, pressure, and moments that forced them to grow up fast. So they became warmth. The listener. The safe space. The one who loves even when life wasn’t gentle with them. Because survival didn’t harden them… it revealed their strength.
Cindy

Cindy

81 likes

✨🚨Hyper-independence= Survival Mode, NOT Healing‼️✨
✨ Let’s talk about Hyper-independence for a second 👀 … that “I got it, I don’t need help, I’ll do it myself” mentality that so many of us (especially women) have picked up. At first glance, it feels like strength, but sometimes, it’s really just trauma in disguise. 📝 Hyper-independence often ste
Margarita

Margarita

37 likes

A handwritten copy of Tupac Shakur's poem 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete' is displayed on lined paper. The poem's text is visible, and below it, a white and yellow tulip is shown against a dark background. The image also includes the Lemon8 logo and username.
Beyond Love: Tupac’s Poem of Survival and Hope 🔑ℹ️⬇️
Tupac’s poem “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” is a profound testament to resilience and hope. It was actually written when Tupac and his best friend Ray Luv were around 16 years old, the poem was penned as a message of encouragement during a critical time. Ray Luv was contemplating suicide, and T
RoadToRiches

RoadToRiches

16 likes

See more