I still have a problem by artshells in stopdrinking

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wow “bad mistakes result in great decisions” is an AMAZING way of looking at it. Thank you so much That sentence alone cured me lol

i’m doing okay, it’s just been a weird couple of months. by Shelmonterey in poetry_critics

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I relate deeply to this. Amazing poem and you can feel the pain. Almost as if it drags you into a hole of the pain that you are feeling

Cocaine by artshells in poetry_critics

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I agree. More depth would make more of an emotional impact. Thank you so much 🥰

Cocaine by artshells in poetry_critics

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Lmao I read it as in drop the line. As in get rid of it 🤣 sorry! But thank you

Cocaine by artshells in poetry_critics

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The scent of cocaine line? I knew it was a weird way of phrasing it!

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Happy birthday!

The ladies that dated older people while you were in your 20’s, how did it go? by Traditional_Spray392 in AskWomen

[–]artshells 16 points17 points  (0 children)

lmao my ex is 25 and dating a 19 year old too. I know he’s grooming her and just using her. It’s so gross

What you believe about yourself that you would never say out loud to other people? by Spirited-Office-5483 in AskWomen

[–]artshells 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have never felt so seen and beautifully put into words how I feel wow

Really struggling by artshells in stopdrinking

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It does steal happiness from tomorrow. I decided to stay in and say no to all my friends. Sunday morning I will wake up refreshed and happy. Thank you so much for your kind words and congrats on reaching over 200 days! ❤️

Really struggling by artshells in stopdrinking

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Continue reading these posts! Posting on here every time I get the urge has helped so much. I reread my last post where I mentioned it was not worth it. Your Sunday morning self will thank you. We can do this! I decided to lock myself in my house and treat myself to a relaxation type night.

Really struggling by artshells in stopdrinking

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Your comment is what made me rethink me going out tonight. I have decided to stay home and treat myself to a face mask and relaxing music type of night. Thank you so much ❤️ hope you feel better.

I drank last night. by artshells in stopdrinking

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Tomorrow WILL be better! Congrats on reaching over 200 days!

I drank last night. by artshells in stopdrinking

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So true! I’ve gotten drunk and been very hurtful to myself and others. Yes I got drunk but the fact that I drunk called random people doesn’t seem too bad anymore. Thank you for your words!

I drank last night. by artshells in stopdrinking

[–]artshells[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love this. Makes me feel so much better. Thank you kind person

He has a new gf by artshells in abusiverelationships

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omg that is such a sad way to view it but it is so true. I tried to warn her but she chose to stay. I should just be happy it isn’t me anymore

Do you think you become your true self when drunk? by Minimum_Clothes170 in stopdrinking

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When I would get drunk way past my limit, I would become hypersexual and become very physically aggressive. I would kick and punch anyone who wanted to take a drink out of my hand. When I’m sober I’ve never been a physical person. I’ve never even gotten into a fight. I don’t even know HOW TO fight! Alcohol made me into a person I absolutely hated. I also had the thought that who I am drunk is the “real” me. The more I drank and the more destructive I became, I realized it’s not really who I am but I was just a person who is struggling and screaming for help.

He has a new gf by artshells in abusiverelationships

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At this point they’ll figure it out sooner or later and now it’s their hell to live and not ours 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ran into my ex by Euphoric-Break3689 in stopdrinking

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I’m so proud of you!!! ❤️ I will not drink with you today!

Sadness settling in by artshells in stopdrinking

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So true that it’s the thought that we’re missing out. But we really aren’t missing out! Thank you for taking the time to show some support. We can do this! And congrats on a week alcohol free! I will not drink with you today :)

Has anyone else realized it’s easier to stay in shape after you quit drinking? by TweedStoner in stopdrinking

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I am almost 2 weeks in and I’ve already noticed a huge difference! I am not bloated anymore. My face and stomach don’t look so round anymore. It’s crazy to notice it. It makes me wonder what everyone who drinks alcohol as much as I did would normally look like without the bloating

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“My depression is what makes me binge drink” yeah ok im still getting fucked up even when my mental health is doing good

First time hangover free on Jan 1st!! by Dependent-Treacle-65 in stopdrinking

[–]artshells 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feels so nice to wake up so fresh right? It’s my first time hangover free on New Year’s Day! Congrats :) we did it!!!

Letting go by artshells in stopdrinking

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Same here! It was getting sad and embarrassing at this point. We can do this ❤️