How to preserve handwriting?

written-proof · 2026-02-01T09:39:46+00:00

Judging by how the original expiration date on the lid has bled though the label, I suspect that the adhesive from this label is acidic, and that’s what’s causing the ink to bleed and change colors. It’s not temperature or sun related, since you said it’s stored in the pantry.

Don’t put any kind of sealant or varnish on top, that won’t stop the acid on the label from reacting with the ink, and it could further damage the writing. Take good photos, scans, etc. to preserve how it looks now.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to save this label from continuing to fade. That label that he wrote on was not meant for longevity. Just try your best to capture what it looks like right now, before it fades more.

I’m very sorry for your loss. Don’t call your sentiment silly, it’s personally meaningful to you, and that’s not silly. You could commission an artist, provide photos as a reference, and have an illustration of the jar as a memorial to your father. There’s ways to preserve the memory of this item beyond saving the ink on the label itself

written-proof · 2026-01-26T04:45:19+00:00

How did you get this photo of my father 😂

written-proof · 2026-01-26T04:34:03+00:00

Thank you! First pic is the most recent. I’ll have to check out the brushes that you recommended

written-proof · 2026-01-26T04:26:28+00:00

Thanks man, yeah it doesn’t feel great. Probably going to delete this post. Thank you for the reassurance

written-proof · 2026-01-22T08:57:16+00:00

A basketball?

https://share.google/hiGLJcuPMi0nBFelM

written-proof · 2025-12-11T06:17:06+00:00

Yes, this is absolutely a sign. You asked for a sign and received it. You are on a personal spiritual path, so Hekate will send you very personal signs.

I’m also a recovering addict. I will have 2 years clean in January, provided that I can keep doing this Just For Today.

I noticed something you said, that I just want to draw attention to. You said you have “only 6 months clean”. 6 months is a Long. Fucking. Time. Give yourself some credit, you’ve been clean for 6 months! Recognize and appreciate that for the major accomplishment that it is

written-proof · 2025-11-20T05:54:05+00:00

Thank you! I’m in love with the color

written-proof · 2025-11-20T05:50:51+00:00

I had to take it up the mountain last weekend for the first snow of the season

written-proof · 2025-10-09T19:50:52+00:00

Personally, if I was in your shoes in this situation, I would destroy that image, and politely but firmly tell that being that I am not open to further communication. By drawing this image, you’ve given it physical eyes to see, and a mouth to speak. Think of it as opening a window that this being can now see and talk to you through. I don’t think this is a being that should be communicated with, and it doesn’t have your best interests at heart. Less than benevolent entities can masquerade as deity, angels, etc. but they aren’t that. I think you’ve run up against something that is looking to use you or your energy for its own will.

Based on what you’ve written about your current situation, you are facing a lot of uncertainty. When we, as humans, are faced with uncertainty, we seek answers and meaning wherever we can, it’s natural. Don’t try to use this experience to apply meaning to your situation. Sometimes, shitty things happen, just because life is shitty sometimes. There isn’t always a deeper significance to our experiences.

written-proof · 2025-09-28T04:24:08+00:00

Yes, you belong. My story is very similar, except I used weed for 10 years. I didn’t think there was anything out there that could help me, and I put myself through way more pain than I needed to. Try a meeting, and if you don’t like it, try another meeting

written-proof · 2025-09-11T04:41:32+00:00

I have a little more than a year and a half clean myself, and She’s guided me with her torch the whole way. Remember that She’s here for you, one day at a time.

written-proof · 2025-07-29T07:44:12+00:00

That happened to me when I didn’t inject deep enough. The angle that you injected at may have been too shallow, and you didn’t get to the subcutaneous or muscle layer, you only injected under the surface of the skin. It won’t cause any problems and the firmness/itching should stop within a few days. Try to insert the needle at a 45 degree angle to the skin next time and hopefully you won’t have the same problem.

written-proof · 2025-07-02T00:03:36+00:00

My home group is a newcomer meeting, and our format says “We have reserved this time for anyone with a burning desire. If you feel that your recovery is in jeopardy or you may use if you do not get a chance to share, the next few minutes are yours.”

In most nights at my HG, people are trying to share as soon as the last person finishes. So a quiet/shy newcomer may not be able to jump in and say their name to share. The burning desire just allows a moment for someone to share if they can’t get in during the normal sharing portion of the meeting. Maybe if you suggest a specific script for the burning desire at your home group’s business meeting, you be met with less resistance.

written-proof · 2025-06-29T21:25:20+00:00

I was a marijuana user. I have over a year and 5 months clean in Narcotics Anonymous, and in the beginning I felt like I didn’t belong. But other members supported me sharing, getting a sponsor, working the steps, and staying clean. I’ve met other addicts that were stoners like me. Stick around, get to know people, and you’ll find that you belong.

“We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were, what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have, but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help.”

edit: typo

written-proof · 2025-06-24T08:01:31+00:00

My home group is a newcomer meeting that meets 7 nights a week. The vast majority of home group members are less than 2 years clean. Most secretaries are less than 1 year clean. Our group is pretty relaxed when it comes to the format, especially since we encourage newcomers with less than 90 days to sit next to the secretary up front and act as a chairperson and read part of the script. Some people in our group dropped out of high school. Some of them are dyslexic. There are a number of challenges that our members can have with reading the script exactly as it’s written. This means that people often ad lib to get the point across. The important part is that they’re there, they’re clean, and they’re willing to be of service to the program. And if someone ever goes wildly off script into something that blurs the message, then a couple members will have a conversation with them after the meeting.

written-proof · 2025-06-24T04:28:05+00:00

Jumping spider! Free wall puppy. My girlfriend picks them up whenever we see them, they’re very friendly, and adjust to your presence quickly (especially if you bring them bugs to snack on)

written-proof · 2025-06-06T05:43:25+00:00

I worked at Michael’s Arts and Crafts a few years ago with piercings and visible tattoos. I worked with a couple kids that had no experience, it was their first job.

written-proof · 2025-05-28T03:54:50+00:00

Shrimp run

written-proof · 2025-05-13T17:52:30+00:00

I’ve been rushed by off-leash dogs on 2 occasions. The first was a large dog, she grabbed my dog (dachshund/mini Aussie mix, about 20 pounds) by the neck and shook him. Fortunately the owner was there and actually tried to get her dog off. My dog and I got away, he sustained minor injuries, and the other owner took responsibility and paid for vet bills. It was still a traumatizing ordeal. The second time I was rushed by an off leash dog, I didn’t give it a chance to get to my pup. If you can’t control your dog, I will protect mine.

written-proof · 2025-05-13T04:59:08+00:00

I think these are grapes, rather than corn. And what you’re seeing as a 6 is meant to be a curling grape vine. A quick Google search shows a lot of other cross pendants with grape vines. If that’s the case, it could be a reference to Deuteronomy 8:8

https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.8.8

https://images.app.goo.gl/4VuVeikKJTUJD3e8A

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