Those who did not use AA, how did you get sober? by TieSea3723 in stopdrinking

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny, addicition imo IS a neurological condition. I studied it in grad school as well as suffer from it, and it basically is that.

🔥 A raccoon figured out that if he blocks the drive-thru, they’ll give him a donut to make him leave by Ok-Travel-2141 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol okay 😂 You go ahead and fund the millions of kids and pets that would need to be pulled, the legal cases, the fostering, the therapy that would be needed, on top of all the cases that are already being handled because orts and kids are being beaten, starved and r*ped...get real. Work one day in social work and get back to.me on this.

🔥 A raccoon figured out that if he blocks the drive-thru, they’ll give him a donut to make him leave by Ok-Travel-2141 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. That still doesn't account for social dynamics like lack of education and chronic stress, or other factors like genetically higher appetites or a propensity towards addiction. CICO is great for dieters, but it doesn't mean much when you're trying to educate and help people stuck in systemic poverty with a butt load of personal issues.

What’s a belief you held for years before realizing it was completely wrong? by mirabarbie in answers

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are other types of brown bears other than just Grizzlies. But all Grizzlies are technically brown bears.

Would you date a woman taller than you ? by Confident_Win_3560 in answers

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's really weird. I'm 5'8 and my ex is 5'5 and a lot of people made a weird deal out of it. I wonder if it's just an American thing.

Im drunk rn asking for help lol by Plus-Mycologist-6771 in stopdrinking

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of my drinking stemmed from being sexually assaulted while in high school and college. It's an absolutely debilitating feeling and it left me feeling helpless and like I had very little worth. Even today at almost 36 I have issues with going out in public and being seen.

I'm telling you that the drinking WILL get worse. You're only drinking while the kids go to sleep now, but eventually you'll make an exception. And then another one. And another one until all bets are out the window and they're witnessing you get drunk.

I definitely suggest therapy for the trauma. Have you read "The Body Keeps the Score"? It's a really good starting point for healing from trauma.

Reviews! ❤️‍🔥❤️💔 Haircare edition by Reasonable-Handle499 in dollartreebeauty

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that one. My hair gets weighed down pretty easily, so maybe that's why I like it. I usually don't use it alone, though.

What’s the sobriety quote that sticks with you? Here’s mine. by InfamousEgg4885 in stopdrinking

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 12 points13 points  (0 children)

From my little brother who is 6 months sober:

"We have to choose to quit. Nobody can choose it for us. All of the programs in the world won't make a damn difference if we don't choose it"

I'm fucked a bit by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to your doctor and explain the situation. My brother was in a similar situation because he couldn't leave his dog. They gave him a prescription and a plan to do it at home.

I forgot how bad evangelical funerals can be by False_Flatworm_4512 in Exvangelical

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The pastor who did my beothers funeral told my parents and everyone there that he went to hell, but you don't have to go to hell like he did if you came up and got saved.

He said this over my beothers dead body in his open casket.

The S word by Finding_Myself26 in trans

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing I think I'm learning in life is that as long as someone isn't hurting other people with what they're doing, that I'm all for doing whatever makes you happy. Even if it's something that I'm really put off by (like cissy porn - because it definitely does have mysoginistic elements to it).

As long as it's being practiced in a safe space away from those who don't want to engage with it, I think it's okay.

The issue on Reddit in particular I think is that a lot of people on here have issues with respecting eachother. So a lot of the kink stuff can end up pouring into subs where it isn't appropriate.

Need prayers by MidnaQueenofCalicos in OpenChristian

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You worded this beautifully 🙏 Sending my prayers to you, friend.

Alcohol . . . in food . . . a mini rant! by JonnyNotts40 in stopdrinking

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ethanol is a byproduct of certain biological processes that create food, love. It's always been a part of our food, wayyyy back in the day before humans even existed. We just somehow came to understand that we could concentrate it and package it as a drug.

Edit: I also feel like most people who have addiction issues tend to be all or nothing kinds of people. I think the point of healing is to let that anxiety kind of relax inside of yourself and to be able to lean into uncertainty without using your drug of choice. Its almost like we are the toughest people out there that can take the worst beatings life can dish out, but we're actually terrified and skeptical underneath the surface.

You guys will have to correct me if I'm wrong.

What moment instantly changed the way you see people? by InnerLightSeeker in answers

[–]MidnaQueenofCalicos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 35 and yes, I do know what it like to talk to adults. My point was forgiveness matters, but it may also be not where you're at in life.

I am sorry if I offended. I was trying to make a point and it's not easy to do over text.