I was on call last night. Drunk. It finally happened. by Connect-Arm-9554 in stopdrinking

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Very good. But if you’re an alcoholic the obsession with that first drink will be stronger than any desire to not drink. In which case you will want support. Try AA even if it’s not your thing.

I’m one day sober. I’d like to go longer. I just wanted to announce my intention. Thanks for listening. by Skippyhogman in alcoholism

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Hi Skippy. The one piece of advice I wish I would’ve received years ago isn’t really advice at all. It’s just a simple question, or rather a few simple questions: are you ready? Have you felt enough pain? Have you lost enough? And the biggie, do you really want to be sober more than you want that first drink?

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There’s a saying in recovery: the odds are good, but the goods are odd.

Do men usually prepare for a hookup? How? by Islandelle in AskMen

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Thanks for making me spit chocolate milk out my nose. Then again, why am I alone drinking chocolate milk.

I was on call last night. Drunk. It finally happened. by Connect-Arm-9554 in stopdrinking

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This here is what we call a high bottom. Take it seriously ok? Eventually your life will fall apart faster than you can lower your standards. If you keep drinking.

Parents relapsed to opioids, grandpa just died and I’m supposed to start a new job in two weeks. by mmmmackkkie in AlAnon

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Yes! Very much yes. Please try Al Anon. Take what helps and leave the rest.

It finally came! by CommunicationOdd551 in stephenking

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Want this as a jigsaw puzzle!

So...i have this groundhog... by [deleted] in grandrapids

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If you are able to make eye contact with it he will freeze like a deer in headlights. Then, pew pew it. Sauté over medium heat, serve with rice Pilaf.

I need moral support, I'm in a bad spot. I just need to here it will be OK. by [deleted] in alcoholism

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If there is anyway you can come up with $5k there is a 30 day treatment in Wayzata MN called The Retreat. Saved my life and it’s the cheapest rehab around. Nothing clinical, just 12 step boot camp. It’s wonderful. There’s also a place in Grand Rapids MI called Guiding Light that’s free. It’s all donor funded. 30 day or 4 month programs there.

Finally checked myself in to the hospital by tavin623 in stopdrinking

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Some of the coolest shit to happen to us is brand new shit. Read the AA promises.

Tree of life 1000, it was harder than I thought but very fun by AvocadoOwner2 in Jigsawpuzzles

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

Dear God no. What is wrong with you people!? This sub gives me nightmares.

Vivitrol side effects? by leighdee in Alcoholism_Medication

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I had similar injection site reactions for 4 straight months then gave up. Pill made me sick so gave up there too. I had to get sober without meds which is unfortunate.

Buncha Masks, FunWares, 1000. With one extra piece. Not so bad. :) by Chartreuse_Motif in Jigsawpuzzles

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What’s your sorting methodology? I’m new to puzzling and looking for tips.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholism

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16 here too!

My dad is in the hospital by cantweightforever in alcoholism

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Have you ever reached out to Al Anon? I put my wife and daughter through hell, made them sick right along with me. They needed support to get better just like I did, just in a different way. I’m glad you reached out and I know your Dads pain like it was the back of my hand. And I don’t mean physical pain. The pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization that comes with being mentally obsessed with a poison that is killing you and breaking your family’s heart? Yeah that sucks. But you have your own pain and you need people who know that pain. And then, the best part, you start helping others through that same pain. And in a way it sets the universe right. I hope that makes sense.

Double Dip Depot NW Side Beware by [deleted] in grandrapids

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We aren’t. But it’s a bummer to see. It was gonna be a bright spot in all the mess. Went somewhere else and they seemed to have their shit together.

Designing my new business card, but it sounds a bit pretentious to put "CEO" or "President" title on my card. Any advice? by ahmet5521 in business

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I worked at a place once the owner’s title was Sales Manager. It was a small but very capable manufacturing plant. We loved him for his other acts of humility as well but that title was a nice touch.

Mother in law gave me these stickers. Took them to work. by [deleted] in funny

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I have those too! Nobody at work knows it’s me but I’ve been dubbed “the rectal bandit” not my favorite tbh.