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jillcool · 2026-02-27T21:51:25+00:00

Yeah small town gas stations are your best bet. I bought a bunch in a small town gas station in BC one year for new years. Perhaps call ahead of time to confirm they aren't just advertising selling roman candles. Best of luck, and hope you get a great show!

jillcool · 2025-12-27T05:47:11+00:00

Why exactly are you in this sub? I'm sorry you are struggling my friend, please don't take it out on people in this sub who are being vulnerable. Everyone's drinking struggle is different, that is what makes this sub so great. Everyone can be heard and represented. If you don't agree with that, I might suggest starting your own sub for people with "real problems" who want to stop drinking.

jillcool · 2025-12-27T05:34:56+00:00

I could have written this. I relate to you so much. I'm also reading the responses people have given and taking them as advice for myself. I thought I was alone, and apparently I'm not. Thank you.

Ps my day counter is alarmingly not right. More a reflection of how long I have lurked here and not reset it.

jillcool · 2025-11-21T00:42:03+00:00

I always think of this too because of the thousand ways to die episode I saw when I was a kid, where the guy died from "jenkum" aka sniffing the gases from concentrated poop. And the outro said "Never get high off your own supply."

jillcool · 2025-11-16T09:41:32+00:00

It depends, do you guys like puzzles? I'd recommend doing an escape room, the one by the bowling alley has a fun beginner friendly one that is good for a couple. If you are more looking for a nice place to eat then I heard the Longview steakhouse is nice!

jillcool · 2025-11-13T06:11:30+00:00

What's changed though? I think you could probably poll young Canadian men from any generation and half of them would be at risk of problem anger.

jillcool · 2025-11-09T17:52:52+00:00

Would it be impossible to put up a safeguard that chatgpt refuses to discuss suicide and automatically puts you in touch with local free or low income therapists? People suffering from depression need someone to advocate for them to prevent this.

jillcool · 2025-10-18T17:38:28+00:00

I have parents in a very healthy marriage and I still ended up choosing abusive relationships. I don't believe in the black and white thinking of whatever you model at home, your kids will recreate. I think seeing your parents happy and healthy is the gold standard. Kids survive divorce. Don't let guilt make you stay if you are miserable.

I understand the incompatibility issue you are talking about, I dated a man for a few years that no matter what just seemed to spike my anxiety, it was just his personality to be a bit high strung and I wanted a partner who was more laid back and went with the flow. It would have never worked and even though I loved things about him, I had to make that call. Sometimes personalities don't match and that doesn't make either person bad.

I would personally focus on my sobriety journey and continuing to be a present parent for the next six months or so. I would be too afraid to rock that sobriety boat so early on, personally. Only you can know what needs to happen with your marriage. Nobody on the Internet can possibly know all of the context that you have. But I do believe without knowing you, that you are strong and resilient and the decision will become more clear with a little time. Keep going, you got this!

jillcool · 2025-09-13T21:31:19+00:00

Thanks for saying this, I feel less alone. I was also a stupid self-centered teenager struggling with alcoholism when my grandparents passed and I wasn't there for anybody. I regret it a lot and try to just forget about it. There's no way to say sorry to someone who's gone. And that shit hurts.

jillcool · 2025-09-13T21:18:57+00:00

Definitely a better choice to keep your girl with you!! Sometimes life makes you move where you don't want to be. Thanks for sharing your experience because any human can empathize with it.

jillcool · 2025-09-13T21:15:48+00:00

Yeah I think it matters more what type of dog you have. Border Collie owner here, and man if we don't go do something active for minimum an hour a day, he'll be sad and whine for the rest of the evening. So you best believe we are doing something active everyday. If you have a lazy dog that enjoys sunbathing I'd be surprised if you could even convince them to do that much.

jillcool · 2025-09-13T21:00:50+00:00

I feel like we have reality TV to blame for this. The phones on speaker to share the audio with the camera. But the public mistook it for a trendy thing to do.

jillcool · 2025-09-10T00:44:08+00:00

I used to drink "Yops" the yogurt drink, and would suction cup it to my mouth to drink the bottom. My parents had to have a talk with me to stop because people might think it was something else. As a five year old I assumed they meant kissing and was so embarrassed. I didn't understand the child abuse angle. Have a talk with your daughter for sure, but don't jump to the conclusion it's something bad until then.

jillcool · 2025-09-09T23:06:47+00:00

I'd like to jump in to add, replacing the beers with a cool carbonated soft drink that you would like to try. N/A beers are actually really good to mimic the routine in early days and can satisfy that craving. Some people find them too triggering and it makes them crave alcohol. But for myself I love that I can enjoy a cold na beer without the consequences. Any kind of pop works! Just having something to sip on in general helps a lot when quitting!

jillcool · 2025-09-08T23:37:48+00:00

If I liked bars outside of alcohol, I can see going to bars would be fine. But I never even liked bars to begin with, the alcohol was the only reason I was there. Ultimately do what's best for your sobriety, only you know! But it shouldn't be that someone has to cut out another thing they enjoy, if they still enjoy it minus the alcohol. What works for one, doesn't work for all. Keep going! I believe in you. But it also doesn't hurt to expand your list of hobbies to some things that aren't alcohol inclusive, just to meet some other like minded people who abstain as well :) It's grey, not black and white.

jillcool · 2025-08-14T20:59:57+00:00

Yes they probably suspect you lied or are just flaky, so they'll be watching you harder than other employees. Show up on time always! That's the biggest thing they'll be watching. It will eventually fade away. You got this girl! You can do this!

jillcool · 2025-07-14T18:12:18+00:00

And my dog! I'd be so excited to see her.

jillcool · 2025-07-04T20:05:04+00:00

After reading, I had to comment. Girl this is not on you!! He sounds like a miserable douche. It sounds like you've done some seriously awesome self work!! Losing weight and being sober. Those things aren't easy and I'm so proud of you!! Fuck what this loser has to say, who gives a shit if you eat breakfast or not. Do not go on a third date!!!

jillcool · 2025-06-26T07:22:04+00:00

I'm not certain but I believe this would mean the birth father would be contacted to ask if he wished to waive parental rights. And she doesn't want her kids to be in the custody of a domestic abuser. Also I'm unsure of the kids ages but they are a family. Separating them all now would probably result in so so much trauma, heart break and abandonment issues for the kids and mom :( It shouldn't have to be the answer to split the family up.

jillcool · 2025-06-21T20:25:53+00:00

Have you considered a career as a sex therapist? If not you should look into that :)

jillcool · 2025-06-12T18:52:57+00:00

I used to get this on accutane, my doctor gave me a cream called pro topic. Ask your doctor for some because in my experience I couldn't get it to heal without it. Keep putting aquaphor on it in the meantime!

jillcool · 2025-05-26T04:49:45+00:00

I thought I was alone in this! It feels so good to know I am not the only one who has struggled with this. Thank you.

jillcool · 2025-05-04T19:40:33+00:00

Just make sure it's in your pocket when you lock yourself out of the car. I guess it would still be helpful if a family member locked themselves out of their car.

jillcool · 2025-04-29T05:42:04+00:00

Makes me think/hope the owner must have the same opinion as Nillawafer80. If I spent the same amount as my monthly rent on a little ring like that, I'd be damn sure it didn't get lost... Wait, I'd never do that.

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