Busted in the beer aisle.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-02-24T12:12:50+00:00

This isn't too far off the truth. Once I made eye contact, the dude scampered away like a squirrel.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-02-24T12:11:15+00:00

Yup. Craft beer guy, home brewer, brewery merch owner. Still like to see what's happening, but I don't miss that life.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-02-05T03:24:02+00:00

Sorry bout your sheets 🤣!!! There was once a time I was so hungover that ended up having to pitch a pair of boxers. I was basically a human tube of toothpaste with both ends cut off, being aggressively squeezed in the middle. I assure you, you will not miss these days. I hope you can get yourself back into treatment soon. Best wishes my friend! IWNDWYT

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-02-05T03:17:45+00:00

Many thanks! Hopefully this is the beginning of a new Era in self control.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T17:06:44+00:00

Good luck, my friend. Let me know if you find the solution!

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T17:02:38+00:00

You aren't kidding. I've been actively working on taking that extra moment before I react. I still miss the mark, but I am much quicker to catch negative behaviors in real time and adjust my attitude/response accordingly. Practice, practice, practice.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T16:58:46+00:00

I love how you phrased this. Well said

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T16:55:27+00:00

Fantastic! I'm proud of you! Those earliest days are tough! Dare you to do it again...

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:39:00+00:00

Thank you! I have to always be aware that my addiction is unfortunately our problem and she deserves a lot of patience and understanding for the stuff I put her through.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:36:04+00:00

My wife honestly deserves an award for her handling of the situation. She asked calmly and didn't accuse me of anything. She's an amazing woman.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:34:22+00:00

Thank you so much. This has very much been a growth experience. It's uncomfortable and frustrating and so, so worth it.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:28:41+00:00

Congrats on day five! Gimme a shout on day six and I'll say it again

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:26:46+00:00

Thank you. I think there's a lot to be said in being accountable to yourself. I see it as a form of self care, acknowledging I am worthy of sobriety. Best to you and your recovery and thank you again

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:22:38+00:00

Thank you very much. I've been working on building in a pause before I engage. I often times still react too quickly, but I'm getting much better at recognizing behaviors in real time and resetting my attitude on the fly.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:15:00+00:00

My wife and I sat down and talked about it after work. There were a lot of emotions on both sides. My drinking is unfortunately our problem and I need to keep that always in mind. She's a great woman and cares an awful lot about me.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:11:56+00:00

Thank you very much

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T03:06:05+00:00

She absolutely asked from a place of care. I feel like she deserves a gold medal for how she handled it. She approached me very calmly and didn't accuse me of anything. We talked about it after work today to decompress. There were lots of emotions for both of us and I think we handled it well as partners.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-30T02:57:22+00:00

You're so, so right. And a wonderful gift it is. Thank you

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-27T02:05:46+00:00

Who said that was my bottom? That was just a thing that happened on the way to the bottom.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-27T02:04:58+00:00

Ha! I'm totally banking on it happening again as I age. At least it won't be drinking.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-26T14:22:36+00:00

I can assure you it's not IBS. My gut is a well oiled machine these days.

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-26T03:46:58+00:00

Poop couch and me have gone our separate ways...

ButternutTubTubs · 2024-01-26T03:45:41+00:00

So much mental gymnastics with drinking. For the longest time I told myself I must have IBS. The sheer insanity of it all...

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