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@Autumnsan1 Hope you are well. If you have a moment, can you be in touch via email?

@ChristaLaser Heart breaking news. Her lasting gift is that she came and met her mother, something to cherish as you grieve. Sending love and support.

Our baby was born early and passed away yesterday. I'd welcome support that doesn't require me to respond and some forgiveness and grace at absence.

@AgathaChocolats Distracted by beauty, but no regrets.

In six words or fewer, write a story about this photo. #sixwordstory #WritingCommmunity

@arthurjack Glad you were able to hang tough. It’s surprising how these impulses spring up — some are easier to quell than others. But You are strong! And you did great this time.

Yesterday I truly wanted to drink or use for the first time since getting sober. I made a plan. It would have been easy. But I didn’t. 💪😅

@ThomasKemmett Throngs of people will move into the path of travel to try and observe the event but won’t have made specific arrangements nor travelled with provisions. Stores will be stripped like in the early covid days. Your mayor is correct to offer advanced warning.

@arthurjack Reach out to your medical provider immediately. You need care beyond what you are able to give yourself at the moment. No shame, just make sure you get your needs met. Please don’t delay. Post back and let us know how you are doing.

I’m self-sabotaging as we speak and don’t know how to right the ship. 😔🚢 #bipolar

@jay_newm I hope the sun is shining in your heart — new days, new days!

90 days sober from alcohol and cocaine🥹 #RecoveryPosse #Sober

@aliciaandrz But how much easier to become more productive, energetic and a better person with a clear head and heart. Small steps!

well, today is 110 days sober! I don’t know y’all, I wish I could say I was doing better, but I’m continually disappointed that quitting drinking didn’t magically make me more productive, energetic, & a better person. but at least now I’m facing what needs improvement.

@aliciaandrz Here are a few of my go-to’s for breakfast; hope they work for you: toast with almond butter or hummus, sous vide egg white bites, keto granola and yogurt, protein balls (found them at Whole Foods but there are others.). Happy to see that you adding attention to your nutrition.

academics who’ve figured out nutrition, especially parents: do you have an easy go-to breakfast, do you even eat breakfast? what do you bring as a lunch on days you have to teach, or do you buy something? I’ve been subsisting on iced coffee till dinner & I have to do better.

@deorumdefectum The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. Thank you for loving yourself to the point of seeking change and finding the path to take.

im ready to go to rehab. still working out the details, but im scheduled for a place in my home state for Wednesday. i cant do anything other than drink and sleep right now. it's pathetic

@emmaeni_ @Morbidful Except “bro” is a “sis”…..

@Morbidful Bro's the best teacher alive😂

Amanda Gill was a 41-year-old British traveler who went to Mexico in 2018. Sadly, she passed away in the country due to complications related to her diabetes. When her body was returned to her family in Britain, they noticed something horrific: her eyes, heart, brain, and other organs were missing. Either the police or hospital staff had sold her body parts to organ traffickers.

@fopminui @Morbidful Grateful for your kindness, but what’s the larger solution — independent living clearly is no longer working and she needs a higher level of care and support. I hope a referral to adult protective services was part of the intervention.

@Chris_arnade Anyone else zeroing in on three vacations a year, oversized charitable donations and excessive housing? This seems like a classic case of entitlement.

This is nothing. I remember being on trading floor in 08, at the absolute worst of the crisis, and hearing people making 2 mill a year saying, "It's all over. I'm toast." and realizing even though they'd been making that for a few years, they'd leveraged up into fixed costs that consumed almost all of it. When pushed a little more, the fixed costs were things like a $45K Hampton summer rental ("you gotta do that"). My small advice is, don't stop living like a grad student, or monk, or struggling artist. Both financially, and mentally. Because then, everything else beyond the necessities is gravy, and after awhile, you stop wanting gravy (except for a few special moments) because you realize it's empty.

@stevenodaat OK to whine — let it out! That way it won’t eat at you. But you’ve been in tight spaces in the months til now, so you know you can breathe and reaffirm and praise yourself through the hard moments. Here for you!

Being honest, I want to drink. I don’t have a sponsor. I don’t have a crew of sober friends. My only support has relapsed. Just feeling very alone tonight. I’m on the road for another month working and just whining I guess.

@angeIatheart The fact that the cycle is 6 weeks or so is important to recognize. That’s the same interval as unsupported coping after trauma: folks who say “I’m fine, doing OK” after a serious harm often find things falling apart about 6 weeks afterwards.

@CalltoActivism Even if nothing else goes right with your day, a made bed reflects intention and accomplishment. That counts for something on those crappy days.

This story gave me goosebumps! ❤️ “Yesterday my daughter Grace was packing up to head back to her home after spending Christmas with me and she looked into my bedroom and said, “Do you do that everyday?” I replied, “Do what everyday?” She said, “Make your bed and put all those pillows on there?” I said, “Yes I do.” “Why, she responded, you are the only one who see’s your bed?” “Oh dear I make my bed every morning because it’s a gift that I get to open at the end of everyday. A gift that not everyone has. So while I’m wrapping my bed in the morning and I’m unwrapping it at night I’m reminded of what a great blessing my bed really is in my life.” When we stop viewing what we have as little, insignificant or not enough, then we get to see what we do have as gifts we get to enjoy, great blessings in our lives and provision for our needs. I’m thankful for my bed ♥️”

@skysdadrocks Keep going! You’ve chosen to make YOU a priority — and the benefits will unfold the longer you continue. Congrats!

Not that any of my followers will care, but today is five days sober from alcohol. Didnt want to carry alcoholism into 2024! Can i get a like and a share for sobriety!

@Judianna Crackes me up that people are takiing this seriously! Thanks for the great laugh!!

@dog_rates Tears for you, thanks for Doug the CEO who gave so much by just being himself. Wishing you many stardust reunions.

Doug passed away Tuesday afternoon. He could no longer walk on his own and he told us it was time. He went so peacefully. He felt no pain. The sun was shining. It was such an honor to be Doug's person. He taught me infinitely more than I taught him. I adopted him knowing he wouldn't be with me long, and I'm so incredibly grateful we got 3 years. We made the most of them. Doug's presence had such a weight to it. He was impossible to ignore for many reasons, his size only one of them. I told him the foundation he inspired will help dogs well beyond his time here. I think he always thought that was pretty cool. You're stardust again, Douggy. Come back to me in whatever form you like. I'll know it's you. And to whoever is with him now, please give him your love. He gave so much of his. 15/10 ❤️

@HDE_Sheraby Sending support and empathy. You’ve obviously found the groove before and you can again this time. Just keep focusing on healthy habits and the rest will follow.