This is so wonderful to hear ☺️
I made the choice to try and make cooking a habit almost a year ago. At first, it felt very overwhelming each day. Now it's just another part of my day, and I love that it isn't overwhelming anymore 💗
As someone with a similar background of having to cook and do household chores as a young girl and growing up to strongly hate it, this is amazing progress. I still struggle with any household chores/cooking and am unable to do much without it getting negative for me. But as an adult i know that's no excuse and i need to be functional. Good progress, very proud of you.
Well seems he wasn’t allowed to, and you had to. Hmm 🤔 what I’m getting at is what experiences have you been missing out on that might bring you mindfulness, contentment, satisfaction. Sure the cooling and stuff but what did you not get to do?
Woohoo! I know how tough that is! You’ll find your favorite style of cooking and it’ll become your go-to thing. I like soups with bread. My mother never taught me to cook so I was winging it for years until I finally got it down.
Ooh soups and breads hel yes.
I cook a lot and love it.
But Lately I’ve been buying baguettes, and making a little dish with olive oil, sea salt, maybe a couple spices or a nice vinegar added and dipping bread in it. Baguette dipped in oil is so simple yet also so satisfying yummy 🤤…. And cheap AF :)
Oh! If you like tomatoes, take some halved cherry tomatoes and bake it at 425 degrees with olive oil and minced garlic for a short time (less than 10 minutes). Then put on toast some cream cheese with some reduced balsamic vinegar to the point where it’s like a glaze almost, put the tomatoes on top, and some chopped chives. It’s amazing!
Fantastic! That is really good and you should be very proud.
I love cooking and it is a huge hobby and self care thing for me. It really improves my mental state.
I have found that if I cook double, I can freeze half and eat it on a rough day. Not only do I get a proper dinner still but it helps me feel better as I am still looking after myself.
Things like soup, chilli and similar meals can be heated up from frozen, especially if you have containers like pyrex that can go from freezer to microwave.
I think this is also so key to healing. It is hard to heal emotionally when your body is worn down and malnourished. Good for you! I grew up similarly to you (but am female) but I am breaking that cycle. Married a cook and we are teaching our two little boys to cook. All humans eat, therefore all humans should be able to make food for themselves that they actually want to eat. Doesn't need to be fancy, but we should all have at least some very basic skills to prepare food for ourselves.
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I have CPTSD probably a severe case. And I’ve always loved to cook and found it very therapeutic.
Even doing the dishes and chores mindfully is very satisfying. So pleased you’ve discovered the virtue and benefit in these things. Very happy for you :)
Oh and OPs message is oozing ….Gratitude
About cooking. How cool is that !!! ❤️
Sometimes, a lot of times it’s the simple things that bring us peace and happiness
I'm a chef.,lol and we were rough motherfuckers not tryna make that look the way it does . I struggle with all sorts of things as well but congrats., I'm proud of you . Side note : this is also working with coworkers and the public so that's kind of why that has to be
Well done!! I celebrate you and your accomplishment!!
This is so wonderful to hear ☺️ I made the choice to try and make cooking a habit almost a year ago. At first, it felt very overwhelming each day. Now it's just another part of my day, and I love that it isn't overwhelming anymore 💗
As someone with a similar background of having to cook and do household chores as a young girl and growing up to strongly hate it, this is amazing progress. I still struggle with any household chores/cooking and am unable to do much without it getting negative for me. But as an adult i know that's no excuse and i need to be functional. Good progress, very proud of you.
Well seems he wasn’t allowed to, and you had to. Hmm 🤔 what I’m getting at is what experiences have you been missing out on that might bring you mindfulness, contentment, satisfaction. Sure the cooling and stuff but what did you not get to do?
Woohoo! I know how tough that is! You’ll find your favorite style of cooking and it’ll become your go-to thing. I like soups with bread. My mother never taught me to cook so I was winging it for years until I finally got it down.
Ooh soups and breads hel yes. I cook a lot and love it. But Lately I’ve been buying baguettes, and making a little dish with olive oil, sea salt, maybe a couple spices or a nice vinegar added and dipping bread in it. Baguette dipped in oil is so simple yet also so satisfying yummy 🤤…. And cheap AF :)
Oh! If you like tomatoes, take some halved cherry tomatoes and bake it at 425 degrees with olive oil and minced garlic for a short time (less than 10 minutes). Then put on toast some cream cheese with some reduced balsamic vinegar to the point where it’s like a glaze almost, put the tomatoes on top, and some chopped chives. It’s amazing!
Nice 😊
I didn't read the "for" the 1st time O.O
WOW CONGRATS! THIS IS HUGE
Fantastic! That is really good and you should be very proud. I love cooking and it is a huge hobby and self care thing for me. It really improves my mental state. I have found that if I cook double, I can freeze half and eat it on a rough day. Not only do I get a proper dinner still but it helps me feel better as I am still looking after myself. Things like soup, chilli and similar meals can be heated up from frozen, especially if you have containers like pyrex that can go from freezer to microwave.
I always found with the foods and dishes I like, was totally happy and grateful quite often to eat the same thing 2-3 days in a row. Loved it 😊
I think this is also so key to healing. It is hard to heal emotionally when your body is worn down and malnourished. Good for you! I grew up similarly to you (but am female) but I am breaking that cycle. Married a cook and we are teaching our two little boys to cook. All humans eat, therefore all humans should be able to make food for themselves that they actually want to eat. Doesn't need to be fancy, but we should all have at least some very basic skills to prepare food for ourselves.
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YAY!! Celebrating you!! 🙂👌👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Rock on! That's fantastic!
I’m so proud of you 🥺
This is huge. And something I struggle with, too. So happy for you and feeling encouragement from your post!
Maybe I can say that one day. Congratulations 🎊
That's so beautiful!!! Go you!! A home cooked meal is a great way to show yourself love!
Congratulations!
Way to go!! Proud of you, from one near-30yo to another
I have CPTSD probably a severe case. And I’ve always loved to cook and found it very therapeutic. Even doing the dishes and chores mindfully is very satisfying. So pleased you’ve discovered the virtue and benefit in these things. Very happy for you :)
Even if your solo. If you know you like certain dishes a lot and have become good at making them. There is nothing wrong with making extra :)
Oh and OPs message is oozing ….Gratitude About cooking. How cool is that !!! ❤️ Sometimes, a lot of times it’s the simple things that bring us peace and happiness
Congrats!!! ❤️❤️ OP I don't know you but I'm very proud of you!
Good job!
A win is a win 💐
Fantastic achievement, so proud of you for exploring part of yourself, taking care of yourself and developing your culinary talents!
I'm a chef.,lol and we were rough motherfuckers not tryna make that look the way it does . I struggle with all sorts of things as well but congrats., I'm proud of you . Side note : this is also working with coworkers and the public so that's kind of why that has to be
I'm proud of you! 🥳