#Alcoholi

[askwhatsforlunch]

Whisky and Soda

This old-fashioned Eau de Seltz siphon was a gift to myself a few years ago! And I've been very happy with it, especially when it allows me to mix an uncomplicated, but nonetheless deliciously refreshing tipple on a long afternoon. Like this delightful Whisky and Soda (Bowmore's 10 Years Peated Single Malt Whisky adds to the magic of the siphon!) Happy Tuesday!

Ingredients (serves 1):

90 millilitres/3 fluid ounces (6 tablespoons) Single Malt Whisky (like Bowmore's 10 Years Peated Single Malt Whisky)

2 ice cubes

chilled seltzer water, to top

Pour Whisky in a Whisky glass. Top with seltzer water. You want the Whisky/Eau de seltz ratio to be something close to one third/two thirds. More seltzer would water down your drink; which you do not want. You can have a little less Whisky if you're not adding ice cubes, too.

Enjoy your Whisky and Soda immediately.

[archivist-goldfish]

Shirogane Sama and Alcoholy - Demon Nurses Makima and Power - Part 1

Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4

[spyramy]

Seen at local Brighton gaming bar 🕺🍸🍑

[thickness-protection-program]

what r we drinking tonight

I'm trying soju for the first time. It's peach!

[crmsnmth]

Untitled #45

I'm on drink number six as I wait for you to show up again But you were supposed to be here an hour ago And once again, I'm not all the surprised Said we could be friends make plans with me There's no talking about it just think about it Do absolutely nothing about it But I'll do this every time in hopes I'll see your eyes

I know where you are That house on Humboldt Avenue I have to walk past it everyday on my way to work the job I got for you, even though I hated it But your little red truck sits in the driveway It's a twisting knife every time I walk by Make it all make believe I'd rather believe in fairy tales and fables

Drink number nine and now it doesn't matter if you because I'm drunk and alone But at least the alcohol turns my thoughts to much Cheap and easy escape I was already on the path but the wrench that you through in my gears sped it up so much-needed

Drink 10

[racingmiku2018]

too many nigori shots give me that awful "i just ate a sharpie" feeling in the back of my throat. ech

[panb1mbo]

wow that one shot of whisky went straight to my pussy that’s embarrassing

[jokerman9540]

anyone Insane enough to go for a lap 2? no? good.

Peppino: “Yeah, good point! Now let’s get out of here!”

Each group dashed out of their respective levels, with the Toppins, Confectis Cashies and Alcoholies following behind.

Gustavo: “You made it! Thank god!”

The groups reconvened, sharing their experiences before heading over to the boss gate

Pepperman: “Now… let’s open this thing!”

[girlhorrror]

got so drunk i got sad & scared

[skvisionorg]

How to Help Someone Struggling with Addiction (Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs, etc.)

Helping someone you care about who is struggling with addiction can be incredibly challenging and emotionally draining.

Here are some steps you can take to help someone on their journey to recovery.

1. Educate Yourself About Addiction

Understanding addiction is the first step in helping someone. Addiction is a complex disease that affects the brain and behavior.

It’s important to recognize that it’s not just about willpower or morality.

Learning about the nature of addiction, its causes, and its impact on the brain can help you empathize with what your loved one is going through.

2. Communicate with Compassion

When you decide to talk to your loved one about their addiction, do so with compassion and without judgment.

Use “I” statements to express your concerns and feelings. For example, “I’m worried about your health and well-being” instead of “You have a problem.”

Avoid blaming, shaming, or criticizing as these can make the person defensive and less likely to listen.

3. Encourage Professional Help

Encourage your loved one to seek professional help.

This could be in the form of a therapist, counselor, or a rehabilitation program.

Offer to help them research options and, if they are willing, accompany them to appointments.

Professional support can provide the necessary tools and strategies for managing addiction.

4. Support Without Enabling

It’s crucial to find a balance between supporting your loved one and enabling their addiction.

Enabling behaviors, such as giving them money or covering up their mistakes, can perpetuate the addiction.

Instead, focus on providing emotional support and encouraging positive behaviors that contribute to their recovery.

5. Create a Supportive Environment

Creating a supportive environment can significantly impact the recovery process.

This might involve removing substances from the home, encouraging healthy activities, and fostering a positive and stress-free atmosphere.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), can also offer a sense of community and understanding.

6. Take Care of Yourself

Supporting someone with an addiction can be emotionally taxing.

It’s important to take care of your own mental and physical health.

Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist.

Joining a support group for families of addicts can also provide comfort and advice from others in similar situations.

7. Be Patient and Persistent

Recovery from addiction is often a long and challenging process that includes setbacks.

Be patient and persistent in your support.

Celebrate small victories and remain hopeful, even when progress seems slow.

Your consistent support can make a significant difference in your loved one’s journey to recovery.

8. Avoid Ultimatums Unless Absolutely Necessary

Ultimatums can sometimes push a person further into their addiction rather than encouraging them to seek help.

Use them only as a last resort when the person’s behavior is putting themselves or others in immediate danger.

Even then, frame it in a way that shows you care about their well-being.

9. Educate Them About Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Often, addiction stems from the need to cope with stress, trauma, or other psychological issues.

Encourage your loved one to explore healthy coping mechanisms such as exercise, meditation, hobbies, or spending time with supportive friends and family.

Helping them find alternative ways to deal with their emotions can reduce their reliance on substances.

10. Stay Involved

Long-term support is crucial for someone recovering from addiction. Stay involved in their life and show continuous support.

Regular check-ins and participating in their recovery journey can help them feel less isolated and more motivated to stay on track.

Join SK Vision For a Better & Bright Future

Conclusion

Helping someone struggling with addiction is not easy, but your support can be a powerful force in their recovery journey.

Educate yourself, communicate with compassion, encourage professional help, and provide a supportive environment.

Remember to take care of yourself and be patient. Your efforts can make a profound difference in your loved one’s life.

[archivist-goldfish]

Shirogane Sama and Alcoholy - Demon Nurses Makima and Power - Part 2

Part 1 / Part 3 / Part 4

[actual-corpse]

Got a muh fucken TV mote on my phone.

[drdeathdefyissy]

[dreamersbcll]

I think I’m finally clean

- a piece for myself; an ode to one year sober

——————————————————————————

Sam didn’t know how to bring it up. It was the elephant in the room, the weight on her chest. The anxiety pressed down on her lungs, making breathing hard. The worst part is, it was good news that she couldn’t get out.

One year. One whole year of sobriety. No drugs, no drinks, no bars. Just walking the straight and narrow and keeping her nose clean.

It was the most exhaustive thing Sam had ever willingly done.

She knew this was a significant accomplishment- hell, a major victory- but she couldn’t quite believe it. None of it felt tangible or even remotely meaningful. Sam knows that she worked hard to achieve this. Why couldn’t she accept that she had done a good thing?

Perhaps it was the guilt. The hot shame that sat in her throat, burning holes each time she spoke the truth. Getting clean and sober was a good thing, especially since she did it for herself only. But good things weren’t in her favor. She had quite the track record for screwing up.

Yet despite all her efforts to self-sabotage, she was here, in a shitty folding chair in a dingy room, waiting to announce her anniversary to a bunch of strangers. In a way, it was poetic, Sam Carpenter, the sinner, confessing once again for her own personal crimes.

But everyone had their own demons and reasons to be, and Sam was just a tiny voice in a very large crowd.

That’s what she told herself anyway.

“Alright! Anyone else want to share?” chirped the chairperson. Sharon, maybe.

Sam holds her breath, willing everyone to stay quiet. She was bursting to share and needed to before she exploded into a million half-assed apologies and used bottle caps.

Thankfully, everyone heard her silent prayers and stayed quiet.

Clapping her hands together, Sharon spoke with hope. “Okay. Does anybody have an anniversary to celebrate?”

Immediately, Sam’s hand shot up, refusing to be ignored. Smiling, Sharon beckoned Sam to the podium.

Now, Sam Carpenter wasn’t a stranger to speaking to mirrors, and this crowd of people wasn’t any different. Reflected to Sam was her, all of her, in other bodies and life stories. Once an addict is always an addict, the addiction runs deep in their veins.

Breathing out, Sam began.

“Hi, I’m Sam. I’m one year clean today, and I'd like to share a story with you all,” she huskily said, her voice thick with emotion.

Her reflection nodded back to her, and so she began.

——

“Sammy.”

Looking up from her sketchbook, Sam raised an eyebrow at her little sister. Tara was lying across her feet, her little head on Sam’s ankles. Instead of playing with her toys or reading her big-girl chapter books, Tara was staring at the ceiling, her brow furrowed.

“What’s up, honey?” Sam mused, putting down her colored pencil.

Tara chewed on her lip, a worried frown on her face. Her baby sister was wise for her age, but even though Tara was a little too astute for a seven-year-old, she was still that—a child. Sam was constantly reminded that she was raising a sensitive child, even if she was quiet and careful.

Sam reached her arms out, beckoning Tara to her. Her little sister scrambled up, immediately crashing into Sam’s arms. She grunted a bit at the force Tara managed to construe but still held her little girl close.

“Oof. Hey baby. What’s going on? Are you okay?” she murmured, kissing her hair.

Her little sister just shuddered, eyes fluttering shut at the kiss. “Sammy, I don’t want to be like mommy,” she whimpered, wiggling deeper into Sam’s ribs.

Pausing, Sam let the words roll through her brain. This wasn’t the conversation she expected. She should’ve known Tara picks up on more than she realizes.

“Well, what do you mean, baby?”

Tara shrugged. “She’s mean. And loud. And when she drinks, she hurts us. I don’t wanna be mean. Will I be mean?”

As if all the oxygen was sucked from the room, Sam breathed deeply. Of course, Tara would pick up on Christina’s careless alcoholism. She was too intelligent and intuitive for her own good

Sam hummed. “No baby, you won’t be like her. You won’t be mean. You will be good, I know it,” she soothed, rubbing circles on Sam’s back.

Her little sister sniffled a bit. “Will you be mean like mommy?” she softly asked, her voice barely registering above a whisper.

Her body stiffened, her back ramrod straight. She was only twelve, but she knew her mom wasn’t any good. Christina was a liar and a cold-hearted manipulator. She didn’t care, and she took what she pleased, offering nothing in return. Sam would never be like her.

“No. I will not be mean like her. I won’t let myself or you follow her steps. Okay? I’ve got us. I promise,” she sharply said.

Tara jerkily nodded against Sam, holding onto fistfuls of Sam’s shirt as if she was about to fall off the face of the earth. Sam held back just as tight. She wouldn’t let herself or Tara fall off the wagon like Christina always did.

That’s what she told herself at twelve years old, anyway.

——

“And now, at twenty-two years old, I am proud to say that I am officially one year clean from substance abuse and alcohol. I am new, and I am alive.”

Sam cleared her throat, her vision blurring. She could feel her throat choke up, her skin flushed with incoming tears. It truthfully took everything in her not to ugly cry, but she promised herself to make it through this. So she would.

“And I am not my mother. I am better than her. I am clean; I am whole and alive,” she firmly said, refusing to let her voice waver.

It took a second, but the room burst in a round of applause; a few scattered congratulations and whoops could be heard among the noise. Sam released her grip from the podium, breathing in the feeling of success.

No. Hope.

That was an odd feeling. Hope. The fluttering bird in her chest gently asked to be freed and followed. The smell of budding spring flowers and cold winter days. It always followed her, a thin ribbon in the middle of her ribcage, holding her bones together.

Sam wasn’t used to leaning into the hope, the curiosity of what could be. But today, in a room full of people like herself, she could feel the warmth splash over her face, holding her like the sun after a long rain shower.

She was clean. She was whole. She was alive.

And she had forgiven herself for her past to build a stable future. One with someone she missed some deadly; the only other person she had fought to get clean for real.

Maybe, just maybe, one day, her sister could forgive her, too.

But for now, she was alive. That was enough.

[bottlecap-press]

From amanda nicole corbin's chapbook, they drink with the sun, available from Bottlecap Press!

[panb1mbo]

oooo i was cold until the whisky drunk kicked in