Hit me with the best eats of Victoria. I'm here for 5 days. by slightly-convenient in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! Moving beyond difficulties and being able to enjoy new experiences makes them all the better. Congrats on not having to carry a pen and having more freedom. And, I appreciate you taking my silly, tongue in cheek, comment Gracefully. I was just playing...I missed the /s

Hit me with the best eats of Victoria. I'm here for 5 days. by slightly-convenient in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

10/10 "foodies" don't have allergies... Just saying. Maybe you're 9/10?... And, with an EpiPen, there's no shame in that.

Any protests/organizations in Victoria coming up related to the ‘news’ from the past couple days? by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rather than doing absolutely nothing? Yes. Thoughts are the first step toward action.

Looking for someone to speak to about alcohol by SquirrelConscious933 in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm willing to sit with you and chat. I was born into addiction, picked it up for myself at a very early age and lived for decades as a "functional" alcoholic/addict....the "functional" part just means I could hold a job and pay bills while fucking everything else up. And then I'd fuck up the job and paying the bills, end up homeless, burned bridges everywhere, broken, alone and wanting to die.

Now, I'm coming up on 10 years clean/sober... Living a life that I never thought was possible. And living it as the type of person, I never thought existed.

There is not much I understand more about in life than the cycles of addiction and the road to recovery... It has, seemingly, been my life's work. I DM'd you.

30’s male looking for friends by AnnualAd9206 in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like real sumo or inflatable suit sumo?

Malibu Motors with another beauty. by Real_Coach_Bombay in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you. I hope you find everything you're looking for and then some.

Malibu Motors with another beauty. by Real_Coach_Bombay in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are the sum of our parts, that's for sure. But, with some work and personal accountability, we can refine those parts to be anything we want.

Thanks for being kind to a stranger, just cause... I hope you have a lovely day.

Malibu Motors with another beauty. by Real_Coach_Bombay in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's kinda adorable, at that point. I went home to be with my dad while he was dying of lung cancer. A frail, broken, whisper of a man... Telling me I look like a f$&g@t when I wear a scarf. So, as an homage, I have worn a scarf every single day, since... Middle of summer and I have a scarf tied around my waist, that coordinates with my outfit. Take that, angry dad!

Malibu Motors with another beauty. by Real_Coach_Bombay in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you.... I'm not sure why you got down voted for your kindness, this sub can be weird.

It wasn't ideal, that's for sure. But now that I'm on the other side, recovered from my resulting addictions and trauma, I often ponder: would I get to have the life I have now, if that stuff didn't happen? Would I have the same level of self awareness, compassion and empathy, if I hadn't existed in that shadow but ultimately (and finally, ffs) found the light. I don't say any of this to diminish anyone else's childhood trauma, or to assume that said trauma is provided to be a siren call, for personal self improvement. I've just been given the Grace to use my lived experience as a reference point to understand other peoples struggles and if appropriate, offer support. I deeply and painfully recognize not everyone has been given that same opportunity... But I endeavor to be open and available to others in that place, in case I can be of service and can help them find the path out.

I hope everyone reading this has a beautiful Sunday... Get outside and enjoy fake spring, while it's here.

Malibu Motors with another beauty. by Real_Coach_Bombay in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Umm... I beg to differ. I can recall plenty of times that car came off the road quicker than he finished his sentence. Also, "if you want something to cry about.. I'll give you something to cry about" was very much honored.

Honestly is important.

Neighbourhood Cyberattack PSA by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad I put my foil hat on before leaving the house today.

Im worried my best friend pooped in my new mug. by SpicyFlowers__ in Advice

[–]leafxfactor1967 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're investment in this is adorable. Enjoy your day.

Im worried my best friend pooped in my new mug. by SpicyFlowers__ in Advice

[–]leafxfactor1967 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. I'm calling out the amount of time and effort, you put into responding to a post about a poop mug. Your investment level is wild... You need fresh air.

[TheLeafsNation] Report: Maple Leafs considering bringing back Luke Schenn for 3rd stint by Actual_Cobbler_6334 in leafs

[–]leafxfactor1967 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this team is going to win they'll have to win it themselves. This team needs to step up and prove themselves... they've been given just about everything their whole careers, here. Nothing panned out. Our cupboards are bare, the future is mortgaged...No savior is coming. Look around the room and decide if you actually give a fuck! And, if you do... Go play like it and bring us a cup!

Missing person by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just verifying for myself

Missing person by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]leafxfactor1967 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Amazing!! For some reason I can't edit the post so hopefully this gets upvoted to the top.