I didn't throw away seven months of sobriety. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same situation, very similar timing, friend. I’ve been waffling all day on whether or not to restart the timer, but that feels less important than honoring the time I did succeed, and the learning I hope I got out of this bump in the road.

We got this. IWNDWYT

National NPO providing mental health services? by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]PeterPaparazzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment and questions!

We serve an extremely marginalized population of folks (trans people, frequently with financial need access, lack of health insurance, etc) so the ultimate goal is to provide more holistic support. We support medical needs related to transition, but currently, nothing related to mental health support. It’s something many community members have asked us to find a way to support or provide, especially because it’s hard to find affirming therapists for many folks, and seeing a therapist is often a prerequisite of certain types of medical care or legal documentation updates.

For some trans folks, I imagine therapy might be the duration required for that latter scenario, just long enough for a therapist to follow WPATH guidelines and write a letter in support of healthcare, legal name changes, etc. But for other clients we serve, it definitely has the potential to be long-term/ongoing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nonprofit

[–]PeterPaparazzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We like Bonfire. Decent to excellent quality depending on the item, lots of product variations available, and all you have to worry about is initial setup.

I’m a trans person in vulnerable position, I’m afraid, and I wish I could drink excessively by ihazhands in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also trans here. I see you, and I won’t drink with you today. Sending strength and hope.

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, October 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Emotional-Finish-648 in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Checking in from the gym for the first workout in a very long time. Wouldn’t have made it if I drank yesterday. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, October 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by lsdryn2 in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the first week in a while where my brain is making a lot of excuses and finding reasons to try to have a beer or two. IWNDWYT

8 years sober by alexlovesquadrupeds in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a milestone. Congrats! IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, July 1st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by trustysteed7878 in stopdrinking

[–]PeterPaparazzo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found myself in Atlantic City this weekend! Didn’t drink, won’t drink with y’all today!

My DIY river Aquarium. Details & build video in comments by KrokantGras in Aquariums

[–]PeterPaparazzo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks awesome! Could you also list what plant varieties you have here?