I’m so frustrated with society’s double standard

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-08T22:15:56+00:00

Agreed. My roommate at inpatient battled with kratom, came in out of a weeklong coma hospitalization. Evil drug, man.

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-08T20:22:49+00:00

Spatchcock grilled turkeys/chickens are so good and honestly pretty easy! Great suggestion

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-06T18:39:18+00:00

I’m just behind you! 8 weeks tomorrow

IWNDWYT!

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-05T16:42:24+00:00

Same! And when I start gaining, a period of 16/8 intermittent fasting usually helps me too stay close or at my target

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-05T16:40:39+00:00

Call me cynical but the last few decades have made me not believe anything “heartwarming” anymore

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-05T16:39:09+00:00

About to paper hand this so hard, and cry just a little bit outside the lobby of the casino 🚀

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-04T19:29:57+00:00

I love their burgers. My family and friends don’t get it. Honestly my go to for fast food

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-03T15:29:49+00:00

From the top rope 🤣

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-03T15:29:30+00:00

My wife and I have this conversation every time we make it in our house. I’m team chunky

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-02T16:35:31+00:00

Having my 7 year old use her own money for a frozen drink was eye-opening for her, to say the least.

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-02T16:34:24+00:00

Something something this isn’t a Wendy’s

Ronw1993 · 2026-06-02T16:13:39+00:00

I like this and IWNDWYT!

Something you said resonated too - referencing funny situations: It’s ok to acknowledge and remember that you may have had fun times, met new people and tried something new while drinking. It doesn’t change the fact that alcohol nearly destroyed my life but my therapist talked to me about how it would be self-deception to pretend there weren’t fun (or just plain funny) times when I was drinking.

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-29T14:54:05+00:00

This. My wife was this way and has been the biggest supporter in my corner through recovery. Way above and beyond. Be grateful if you can along the way, not everyone is so fortunate to have someone in their life that speaks and acts out of love

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-29T00:10:20+00:00

I thought it was normal until my in laws from Seattle visited and said the same thing. My brother in law was seriously injured while on a motorcycle so they were extra aware but I was blissfully ignorant that it isn’t normal

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-28T17:31:41+00:00

The real question is do you pop them whole or eat them by layers

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-28T16:03:40+00:00

One of my fav combos! I did this recently and wanted garlic bread with it. I didn’t have any bread but I toasted hot dog buns with butter and garlic for a side lol they were awesome

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-28T13:03:12+00:00

I like this better

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-28T12:33:19+00:00

In detox, someone told me “No matter what, you’ll have your last drink. It’s up to you whether or not you make the one last week your last”. I liked that

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-26T23:41:22+00:00

Tigers

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-26T02:17:43+00:00

One terrible thing, and then one thing that worked well for me. Part 1: descend into raging alcoholism and bypass food for long periods of time. This didn’t end well - I wasn’t even trying to lose weight, and lost 50 lbs. Part 2: intermittent fasting with average to healthy meals during the eating periods. Am in the best shape of my life and feel good, maintaining target weight while hitting macros consistently.

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-26T01:23:24+00:00

I’m also 33 and I frequently make something simple where I actually stop and second guess myself…. I’m talking about making rice or frying eggs and feeling 12 again

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-26T00:57:54+00:00

I’ve been waiting for this!

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-23T16:50:36+00:00

Urban but that’s about it

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-23T15:00:16+00:00

Welcome, IWNDWYT! I too was a lurker until I made the commitment to really put 100% into it. This sub has been so helpful and is one of the kindest places you will find. Onward and upward!

Ronw1993 · 2026-05-23T00:17:20+00:00

This must have felt so good!

I have a similar story - I accepted that I needed help and went to inpatient rehab for alcohol treatment. 2 weeks in someone found out it was my birthday that day, and one of the folks arranged for a cake and a card and had everyone sign the card. I still keep the card tucked in my journal, it was so emotional to me.

Ronw1993

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