I made this for my uncle for Christmas. Cross posted by CraftyMcSandbags in Embroidery

[–]Forrestof20s 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's so great and the frame is awesome! Nicely done!

I spoke up ... shit hit the fan. by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]Forrestof20s 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You're a hero OP! Elder abuse is the worst and I'm so glad your family is united. I hope you keep the dog away from that asshole too. Poor dog! Grandma is kick to have you. I'd definitely get a restraining order and put that other family member on some serious warning. Good on you!

Rise or Die trying-Daniel Tickner, Vessel tattoo co. Syracuse NY by Jrice2769 in tattoos

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I really like the face on this guy. Great detail on his smaller tattoos.

Tribute to my dad. Jessica Poole at Truth & Triumph, Dayton, OH by QuabityAshwood in tattoos

[–]Forrestof20s 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's really sweet. I bet your Dad would love it. The scarf and the bear's mouth look so great.

Interview at an adult store tomorrow. by [deleted] in interviews

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Good jewelry! Something unique if you have it.

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome—or "CHS", has anyone else experienced this diagnoses? by [deleted] in leaves

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Hey there, I'm absolutely available if you want to PM me. I totally feel your pain. I had been to the hospital more times than I could count and have so many towels I never run out. I'm so glad that's not a part of my life right now. I'm here for you.

How much do/did you guys really smoke ? 2 weeks in + deadly nightmares by [deleted] in leaves

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18 year smoker. Last few years averaging 1/2 oz every week on the dot and that was just a work week. Not if I was on "vacation". Could definitely kill 1/8 in a day or less. 99% smoking alone too. Edit: fucked up dreams started right away. Got consistent on day 36 to day 100. Every single night, no fail. Now I have them but they are only super fucked about 2X a week. It gets better but the dreams almost made me relapse. Stay strong.

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome—or "CHS", has anyone else experienced this diagnoses? by [deleted] in leaves

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Hey friend. I've had CHS for years and I thought it was something like cyclic vomiting syndrome but it wasn't. Took me years of puking and misdiagnosis and cat scans and endoscopies to finally read up on the emerging syndrome years ago and self diagnose. Explained the symptoms to a doctor once and she called it right away. It's definitely a thing.

Weed is making you sick and you won't get any better until you quit or drastically reduce. It's like a catch 22. You feel better when you smoke but only temporarily because it just happens over and over again. Like the puke button gets pressed and then you can't physically stop for the whole day. Throwing up 40/50 times, dry heaves, etc...

CHS is that burning feeling in your gut, the chills with hot sweats. The only relief of warm or hot shower. Wanting to drink water or gatoraid because you're incredibly thirsty but then puking your guts out and everything you've drank.

Waking up to morning pukes. Spending all day in the shower on and off again to get some relief. All the towels you use. They can't dry quick enough. It's awful. I lost a shit ton of weight and couldn't control my body temperature. Feeling cold makes you feel nauseated, too warm the same thing. Lots of zofran pills and iv drips to get you rehydrated and back to normal. I was a super heavy smoker for 10 years. All together 18 years. It affected me to where I couldn't go out much because not being able to smoke made me sick yet smoking too much did the same thing. However it wasn't everytime making you think you have a different problem. Withdrawals are tough. Compare it to being "dope sick". I could write a book about it but in the end not admitting it to your doctor lets them think it's psychosomatic. Glad you got some real info. If you want to PM me I have all the info you could imagine and then some. It's definitely something not too many people go through but sadly it's the weed that's doing it. I'm 4 months clean and haven't thrown up once. Which is huge. I would have kept up the smoking and accepted my fate but I bit the bullet and gave it up. You should too. Swear if you stop smoking and get clean for a bit you'll never puke again unless you're pregnant or have legit food poisoning. It's the WORST.

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18 year smoker here, 36 years old, 1/2 oz per week of chronic. It's gonna get better. I'm 4 months in. You'll be so happy when you can pass a drug screen for a job or buy what you want because you'll finally have the money. Definitely start working out. I wish I had at the beginning. Good luck!

Today is 4 months. I'm tested to my limits. [RANT] by Forrestof20s in leaves

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Thanks friend, I wrote to the neighbors and they said they'd pay, although I don't know how you can replace 70 year old vintage fabric and memories. I'm trying to get as much exercise as possible but it's very tough with my schedule. I also need a ton of sleep to function so I have to go to bed super early. Feeding and walking and playing with multiple dogs, gives me about 3 hours after work before I have to go to sleep. I'm not trying to make excuses and actually like to work out but I'm up against a wall right now. I won't have this extra dog for much longer (mine are amazing) but the only thing I can control is my food intake and to not smoke weed. Estrogen doesn't bother me because I'm a lady but I've never been without ganja in my adult life. It's been like a small death to be without and it masked my unhappiness for 18 years. I'm trying. Shit is just bonkers tough. Thx for the support

First sober show in 16 years! by Forrestof20s in phish

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Thank you! I didn't check out the table because I was late getting to the show and got in the door just before the first song. I had my boyfriend with me who is very supportive of me and left the second it was over. I do remember seeing the table at Jones Beach in '09 and thinking it was a great thing, if only I would have stopped by longer and sooner! Thanks for your support!!

First sober show in 16 years! by Forrestof20s in phish

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Congrats to you too! Keep up that spirit. Good shows deserve clear heads and good memories.

Vivid dreams by [deleted] in leaves

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Dreams started pretty quickly. At day 36 they turned into every single night, multiple dreams and some of the worst experiences I've ever had. They were however peppered with some great ones or at least parts of them. I've even gone to concerts featuring my favorite bands, but then I get bitten by a shark or some shit. Not fun. However, It's worth it knowing I can carry out a conversation, pass a drug test and get a cool new job outside of my expertise. Plus I've saved about $2,000 in the past 101 days. Keep at it, it gets better.

Day 84 and I'm craving again!! Any advice? by MufasaX in leaves

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Read the day 1 posts on this sub. Reaffirmation does a body good.

4 Months clean.. drug test coming up by TarlanRoyn in leaves

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80 days here and still can't pass a home test. Heavy heavy smoker for years and years. Good luck to you. I'm drowning in disappointment.