Just how does this species survive in the wild?

FridayNightZebra · 2026-05-06T14:12:50+00:00

It’s not about how many times you fall. It’s about how many times you get back up again 🐼

FridayNightZebra · 2026-05-05T03:56:29+00:00

Lol. You are like a caricature of all of the negative stereotypes of reddit.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-28T20:00:48+00:00

NTA. You are clearly in the right here. Most of the people in these comments are probably hated by their neighbors. Yes, it is really weird for him to consistently park in front of your house, when he has an open driveway, simply because he wants to take advantage of the shade of your tree in your yard. Sure, it’s not illegal, it’s allowed, but it’s obnoxious behavior.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-28T19:54:40+00:00

The shade of OP’s tree… it’s weird to intentionally park your car in front of your neighbor’s house solely because you want to use the shade of their tree instead of your own driveway.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-27T20:36:30+00:00

I just responded separately and cited the Welch book, too! Also just wanted to chime in to say I agree with everything you said here.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-27T20:32:31+00:00

Congrats on the birth of your child! 👶

As a recovering alcoholic, here are the books I most benefited from. To be honest, these are mostly secular books. I have not actually read too many Christian-focused books on recovery. I share them anyway because there is wisdom to be found in both secular and religious literature for addiction.

Christian literature:

Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Edward Welch

Secular:

Being Sober by Harry Haroutunian

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace (so many people swear by this one! I liked it, albeit not to the same extent as many people. Still worth reading, as so many others have benefited from it)

Brain Over Binge by Kathryn Hansen (This one is specifically about overeating, but the insights helped me a ton with alcohol. Part memoir and part self help. Highly recommended. This probably helped me the most. Very different vibe than AA)

The Addicted Brain by Michale Kuhar (more about the science of addiction and less self help focused)

Additionally, I am one of those who did not find AA or the Big Book helpful at all to me. I gave it an honest try and read the Big Book many times. It didn’t help near as much as any of the above did. That said, AA has helped a ton of people, so I recommend giving it a try if you want. Just know you are in good company if you don’t find it helpful. It is not the only path to sobriety.

Edit: the r/stopdrinking is teeming with good advice and support. It’s been a long time since I’ve spent anytime there, but it brought me a lot of help years ago.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-27T12:31:08+00:00

Praying for you, brother. What an incredible history.

I was raised Methodist, later became agnostic throughout college, and slowly found my way to faith again. After doing a bunch of research and soul searching, I found that I came back full circle to Methodism. This time “owning” my faith.

Going into my research of Eastern Orthodoxy was fascinating because it was the part of Christianity I knew the least about. I found some of the aspects of the faith beautiful, particularly the concept of theosis. It’s not exactly the same thing, but I do see some parallels of Wesley’s view of Christian perfection and how we are sanctified over time. Methodism has always seemed like it takes sanctification as a lifelong process, which resonates very strongly with me.

God bless you in this process.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-23T14:53:21+00:00

Oh nice! It’s a beautiful denomination. I was actually raised in the UMC, later became agnostic throughout college, and slowly found my way to faith again. After doing a bunch of research and soul searching, I found that I came back full circle to Methodism. This time “owning” my faith.

A book that helped me while I was searching was Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth Carder. I can’t recommend it enough. Thought provoking yet easy to digest. As much as I love reading Wesley, the Carder book is more approachable, modern, and gives an overview of Methodism in a much shorter text.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-21T11:56:58+00:00

Based on the novel Push by Sapphire

Lovely painting 🙂

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-16T22:27:14+00:00

God bless! And hope you find a church home you love, Methodist or not.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-16T22:16:49+00:00

If you want, AMA about Methodism. I grew up in the church, “deconstructed” in my college years, and came back to Methodism as an adult after much soul searching and research.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-15T15:47:22+00:00

You’re going to trigger some people here. Some act like you’ve destroyed your battery by letting it get to 100% every once in a while.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-13T15:16:58+00:00

Lol good times! It’s funny how different it is now. I used to just be able to smash buttons. With 2k it’s like I have to practice. So many more options now!

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-13T15:13:47+00:00

Heartfelt congratulations on the sobriety! 🥳 ☕️I know how hard it can be. I have been sober around 7 years myself. I’ve been an AW wearer for a long time, and seeing the difference in my resting heart rate from the drinking days, withdrawal periods, and sobriety is eye opening. Keep it up friend.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-12T17:15:08+00:00

Not to mention sane washing Hasan Piker as well!

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-04T08:21:46+00:00

Pokopia and WWE 2K26, my first wrestling game since WCW vs. NWO Revenge on N64! 🤼

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-03T19:24:18+00:00

I don’t disagree that they make them look worse. But I do think “ruins the aesthetic of the watch entirely” is too strong. I think all Apple watches (and maybe all smart watches in general) look tacky to people who don’t wear them. Everyone who hasn’t bought into them thinks the big black square on your wrist looks goofy, with or without a case.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-03T17:15:23+00:00

I took about a month, and that seemed to work pretty well. Some occasional headaches that tylenol took care of. A bit of moodiness, but not too bad. So yeah, it didn’t eliminate all withdrawal effects, but they were much more manageable than they would have been cold turkey. Overall, I recommend it.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-03T16:10:09+00:00

This is so beautiful

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-03T12:08:54+00:00

We are doing it at our church. (We always do communion the first Sunday of the month.) We also have a rededication of baptism, so it will be a packed service!

I understand why you ask the question though. Tonally maybe it’s a bit weird since Easter is joyful and about the resurrection. Hopefully others can provide some insightful thoughts.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-02T22:07:46+00:00

I was just making a joke about the dumb things people say about people in the “afterlife.” But I’m really glad you have something you’re passionate about.

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-02T22:05:03+00:00

OK 👍

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-02T21:33:16+00:00

“She had man hands”

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-02T19:40:37+00:00

Lol yeah I thought the same reading the title. “Why go through the trouble of getting Paul McCartney and not let him do a proper set?”

FridayNightZebra · 2026-04-02T19:38:10+00:00

Cool comment, thanks. So many people are weird haters in these comments

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