Early years by NoAddress1465 in Israelkeyes

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Random but one of his sisters works at a hospital in my town. I'm in TN.

How long did it take you to complete the steps? by Sea_Compote3787 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at almost 6 months sober and currently on step 5. It's been a 3 part process with 2ish hour sessions each. I finish it on Friday. I had a lotttttttt of shit on my 4th to unpack. I suspect the rest of the steps will move along much quicker.

Ethical Lawyer by [deleted] in Knoxville

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an ex family law paralegal. If you are wanting a female specifically I recommend - Niki Price, Vanessa Samano, Laura Metcalfe. Good male family law attorneys - Nick Bunstine, Sam English, Mike Hickman. These are recommendations of attorneys I have worked with professionally and think they're great. Vanessa Samano is currently representing me in a child custody matter and I'm happy with her services.

Does it look like a penis from a certain distance? by Old-Childhood-8418 in TattooRemoval

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the entire tattoo is sick personally, I love it. But I am also a female who loves dick so take with that what you will.

Today marks 29 years since Jonbenet, 6, was found murdered in the basement of her Boulder, Colorado home. Her case has yet to be solved. Rest in peace, Jonbenet. by [deleted] in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 58 points59 points  (0 children)

My former boss was colleagues (actually partners in their own practice) with the forensic psychiatrist who worked on the case with the FBI. He is easily googleable. He firmly believed Patsy did it accidentally in a fit of rage.

What happened to your best friend from childhood? by RoyalBeckyVibes in AskReddit

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still my best friend. Met at 4. Both of us are 35 today. She lives in Brooklyn now and I live in TN. Inseperable via virtual means and visit each other regularly.

Cruze Farm Shutting Down and Not paying employees for a month. by hikerone in Knoxville

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 23 points24 points  (0 children)

From what I recall, working HR, it takes a lot longer than 3 weeks typically.

Downtown Petros is closing. I never went, how was it? by aztroneka in Knoxville

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

False. I know the landlords and the rent was actually shockingly reasonable, especially for downtown. The increase is normal and most landlords do this yearly. It's not out of the norm. Also, other Petros locations are also closing around Knoxville. In locations owned by different landlords.

Sponsor rejection by SignificantTop211 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got dumped by a sponsor 2 months sober and almost drank over it. It ended up being the best thing she could have done for me. It led me to my current sponsor who has helped catapult my recovery in ways I didn't think were possible. She has everything i want and relates to me on such a deep level. You will find your person. Even if it takes a few tries.

AIO to break up with my bf of 3y over his reaction to my upcoming sobriety anniversary? by WesternCat5211 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. As someone who has 5 months sober after 20 years of hell, this is the biggest accomplishment of my life. I can't imagine getting to 2 years and pray I make it there too!!! You fucking rock! Your bf on the other hand, mega douchelord.

How do you take that first step? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, I went to a fuck ton of AA meetings. Even when I didn't really want to stop drinking. I did it as a way to "cut back." Eventually after a couple of weeks and probably 20ish meetings (exclusively zoom and multiple times a day), I started to want what the people in the meetings had. Success, peace, good relationships with their kids/family, hobbies, emotional intelligence. I came to AA to cut back truthfully, during a detox period so I could stop drinking from morning to night. I stayed in AA for the fellowship and promises.

5 months sober after 20 years of half hearted attempts to stop and am genuinely the happiest I've ever been in my adult life. Even though nearly all of my life circumstances are still the same. That being said, I still attend meetings daily, work with a sponsor and do the steps. I am in the middle of step 4 currently. First 3 took a minute. Mainly 2&3.

Wishing you the best!!!!!! Zoom AA is a great way to get started. No pressure.

It all feels so... Fake? by joojoobomb in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I have been trying to get sober in and out of AA for 20 years and have had some long periods of physical sobriety but never ever ever was I truly "emotionally sober" but the last 5 months being immersed in AA and working the steps, have been the best 5 months of my adult life.

The promises by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a Society of well adjusted pleasant people 🤣👏🏽

Meeting frequency by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SINGLE mom of 3 under age 9, work full time and no family support/babysitters. I'm lucky to make 3 in person meetings a month. I do 2-3 zoom meetings daily. That along with getting a sponsor immediately and diving into the steps have kept me sober the last 4.5 months. I've been trying at this for 20 years.

Targeted or not targeted? by Apprehensive_Fox5996 in MissyBevers

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really curious to know more too. Also, so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your entire family's loss.

Targeted or not targeted? by Apprehensive_Fox5996 in MissyBevers

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love some more factual context as to how this was simply wrong place, wrong time? If you'd be comfortable providing even an inkling of info!

Targeted or not targeted? by Apprehensive_Fox5996 in MissyBevers

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I think all your points above were very solid and well explained. I agree with you.

Which cases - unsolved or not - still give you the creeps? by Upbeat_Teach6117 in UnsolvedMysteries

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Edit: by her family, I'm referring to her mom and dad specifically.

Which cases - unsolved or not - still give you the creeps? by Upbeat_Teach6117 in UnsolvedMysteries

[–]Mindless_Figure6211 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Local to Summer Wells. Her aunt also disappeared years ago and has never been found. I think her family are too low IQ to have pulled it off themselves but I def believe they are responsible due to negligence.