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[gregorychatman]

View from my infusion chair.. Thursday is chemo.. I lucked out and got the “1st chair window seat;)” I have a wonderful nurse Melissa, too. I’ll continue with my chemo through February and will see how things progress. For those of you who may not know I’m living with stage IV pancreatic cancer. And so I’m definitely in a fight. For those of you who’ve been cheering me on & praying for me, I simply can’t thank you all enough. 😘✨🙏🏾 #thursdayinspiration #cancerwarriors #soberjourney #anonymousbookclub #writingcommunity #writingworks #horizon #familymatters #kindnessmatters #hope #faith #courage #languageoftheheart #spiritualawakening #spiritualgrowth #bookman https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmpcuUJPZz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thegratefulnuts]

Always forward, forward always Not everyday sober feels like a step forward, but each day sober is leaps and bounds ahead of where we were in our drinking days. Remember that sobriety is not a race. There’s not finish line, no first place prize, you don’t have to feel guilty if it’s taking you longer than you thought to get to where you want to be. It’s been said a million times, a million ways, but it worth repeating. This whole sobriety journey is all about progress, NOT perfection. • • • • #onwardsandupwards #progressnotperfection #alwaysforward #forwardalways #onedayatatime #onefootinfrontoftheother #onestepatatime #sober #sobriety #soberjourney #recoveryjourney #sobercommunity #recoverycommunity #addictionrecovery #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #carrythemessage #sobervibes #soberthoughts #easydoesit #keepitsimple #friendsofbillw #alcoholicsanonymous #recoveringalcoholic #mondaymotivation #sobermotivation #soberinspiration #soberinstagram #sobermovement #soberliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTCZVKOXzv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[burnarjcero]

Virgin BurNarj white sangria, prepared with BurNarj Cero non-alcoholic orange sparkling wine.

-BurNarj Cero (well chilled)

-Ice cubes/ice cubes with an orange inside

-Fruits according to your preferences (here: oranges, grapefruit, white grapes, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi)

Enjoy

[a-sobriety-journey]

How Did I Get Here?... PT. 1

It's been a week since I got back from San Francisco and the week that changed everything. I suppose that there is no better time than the present to just get it out there...

I GOT A DUI.

I have known that I drink too much for a while now, but these last few months have really made it obvious. It all started with my sister and COVID. Due to my work life, before COVID I didn't have a home. My partner and I traveled constantly for work and found it pointless to pay rent when we could just camp or visit friends and family between jobs.

In March of 2020 we had just gotten back from Costa Rica and are usually home in Tahoe for about two weeks before we head out to the next gig, but as we all know, not this time. Lock down hit and S and I were held up at my parents house in Tahoe with a pretty damn white winter happening outside. Like a lot of us, sitting at home lead to movies, board games, puzzles and of course... day drinking. It's was only two weeks, pretty much a forced vacation. Nothing wrong with shots at 10am... right?

That was just the beginning. My sister and her BF came up from the Bay to quarantine at home with the family and the drinking continued. You see growing up my mom's vodka + sodas were 2/3 of a pint (with ice) of vodka and a splash of soda with lime. Our neighbor makes dangerously delicious margaritas with about the same ratios. To us, it was the point to taste the booze and feel the effects. Now, that being said I am a trained bartender and know that a 'proper pour' is, but we didn't even make our own drinks like that after our shift. So when it came time for the at home bartending, you already know that our drinks were the equivalent of 2-4.

We were drinking a bottle of tequila or vodka every 2-3 days and the sibling arguments and family strife began. To get out of the house S got a job at Safeway in town and I started delivering groceries with Instacart. When he wasn't working he would just ride with me. Grocery shopping while sipping cans of rosé, because why not? We weren't hurting anyone. The truth is... we were. We were hurting ourselves, but we will discuss that later.

So while E stayed home, her BF would go play in the snow and S and I would work; all converging at the end of the day back at my parents to start on the homemade margaritas and moscow mules. All at our own points of day drunk, the transition into night drinking with the entire family would commence. This quickly became a routine and then grew into our of control. S and I found ourselves looking for our own apartment due to a desperate need for personal space and mom and dad were rapidly becoming fed up with the drinking, arguments and state of their house with all of us in it.

....stay tuned for PT 2 where I get into how I convinced myself I was fine for too long and what my bottom looked like.

xx,

ASJ

[noisycowboyglitter]

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[j-r-on-air]

Life Lessons at 32 The Difficulty of Ending a Longtime Friendship

One of the toughest decisions I made in 2023, at the age of 32, was to end a five-year friendship. My journey began with a personal change: I stopped using cannabis. I realized it was making me complacent about my life's direction. While I was engaged in activities like stand-up comedy every Thursday, I felt cannabis was holding me back.

My friend, who shared the habit of smoking cannabis with me, seemed to disregard my commitments. They would repeatedly call during my stand-up nights, despite knowing I was unavailable. After eight weeks of this continuous pattern, my patience wore thin. I had already decided to quit cannabis, recognizing its negative impact on my life, including increased paranoia that made it difficult for me to leave my house.

Despite quitting, my friend continued to smoke during our hangouts and would offer me cannabis, ignoring my repeated refusals and my clear decision to quit. This disregard for my choices and boundaries, combined with the persistent calls on my busy Thursdays, led me to a breaking point.

I confronted my friend one Saturday morning, explaining how their actions, especially the calls and attempts to persuade me to smoke, were the reasons I needed to end our friendship. It was a tough conversation, and I could sense their shock, but I knew it was necessary for my personal growth.

Through this experience, I want to encourage others who might be in a similar situation. It's okay to end friendships if they hinder your progress in life. Remember, making significant lifestyle changes, like quitting substances, can sometimes lead to losing friends who don't understand or respect your choices.

I hope sharing my story helps others realize the importance of setting boundaries and making tough decisions for their well-being. It's a lesson I wish I had learned earlier than my 30s.

Thank you for reading. May this serve as a reminder to prioritize your personal growth and well-being.

[hygienetips]

🌱Choosing a Healthier Path: Alcohol Free Life

💧👋Did you know that while moderate drinking might reduce cardiovascular risks, excessive alcohol intake is a silent predator? It's linked to severe health issues like liver cirrhosis, heart damage, increased blood pressure, and various cancers. More than that, it's a catalyst for tragic accidents and family turmoil.

Here's to making positive changes:

🏡 Keep your home a no-alcohol zone.

🥤 Embrace delicious alternatives like lemonade, tea, or sparkling water.

🚫 Avoid drinking when feeling down - it only worsens things.

⏳ Slow down your drinking pace and stay hydrated.

🙅‍♂️ Surround yourself with friends who respect your choice.

🎉 Choose activities and venues that don't revolve around alcohol.

Embrace the freedom and joy of an alcohol-free life. It's not just about avoiding harm; it's about creating a happier, healthier future.

🌟🌟Read the full article here- https://hygienetips.net/quit-drinking-alcohol/

[soberisdope]

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[thelastday1]

Two months alcohol-free.

Zero hangovers, zero puking, no regrets, not one lost memory, $600+ saved, 10 pounds lighter on the scale, brighter eyes, clearer mind, inspired for the future.

The biggest gift I've given myself as an adult is putting the bottle down. Now it seems life is just beginning and I'm playing catchup, but catchup is progress and the goal isn't perfection.

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[deelitefulrecovery]

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[jeevansankalpnashamuktikendra]

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[thegratefulnuts]

We need to talk about rock bottom… When I first got sober I was under the impression that everyone had a rock bottom. I then quickly realized that everyone’s rock bottom looks different. For some rock bottom looks like pawning family heirlooms, homelessness, divorce, unemployment, jail time, DUI’s, losing custody of children, or some combination thereof. For others rock bottom looks different, a single blackout, an embarrassing video from a night out, or a tipsy off-handed comment at the wrong time to a loved one. You don’t have to be the worst case to be a worthy case! Rock bottom doesn’t have to mean the guy under the bridge with the brown bag; it can be the successful woman who runs her own business. Rock bottom is wherever we stop digging. • • • • #rockbottom #soberthoughts #sober #sobriety #breakthestigma #silencetheshame #soberinstagram #sobermotivation #sobermovement #recoveringalcoholic #worthycause #youareworthy #soberinspiration #wedorecover #recoveryworks #odaat #soberjourney #sobercommunity #recoverycommunity #addictionrecovery #soberliving #recoveryispossible #recoverystories #sobervibes #recoverywarrior #recoverywin #soberwarrior #soberquotes #recoverystories #recoverysayings https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVc3FXs5yC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[burnarjcero]

Virgin white sangria, prepared with BurNarj Cero non-alcoholic orange sparkling wine - preparations are underway. 

[mywingman]

Tragically this mocktail might turn me into a sober influencer. Please forgive me. #soberaf #mocktail #mocktails #mocktailrecipe #sobercurious #soberlife #hangoverfree #nohangovers #soberjourney #teetotal #sobercommunity #selflove #bloggerstyle #bodypositive #influencer #baddie #beauty #explorepage #nobooze #fathersday #juneteenth #summervibes #bestoftheday #summer #fun #beach #beautiful #undergroundcomix #art #mywingman 6/20

[newstattoos]

https://www.tiktok.com/@essiebone/video/7214249140669173034 A woman went through a significant life change. Glow up after covering her body with more than 50 tattoos. Essie Bone, Los Angeles-based US, received her first tattoo. Since then, she has added more skin to her chest and arms. She now has a whole sleeve of tattoos and inkings on both h...

[elocinanirtak]