My sister is turning 30 in rehab this week, and I want to send her a birthday gift that she'll appreciate, but also that might be helpful to her as she transitions into a new sober life.

Any recommendations?

Life insurance agents!! I’m in the process of getting licensed now, what are some tips you have for me just starting out ? How long did it take for you to start selling? I’ll be doing telesales only , let me know your way of selling and why it works best for you. Thank you !

Is it difficult to build a $10M DTC brand? it seems like almost anyone can find a customer base with the internet. E.g. Native sold for $100M only after 2.5 yrs and no clinical research needed

Just signed an offer for msft and setting a tentative start date. The manager seems flexible between a 8/1-8/15 start date. I was targeting a 8/15 start date so I could two weeks off and recharge my mental health while keeping my insurance, but the recent slowdowns and news of (very minor) layoffs at msft and other companies like Google have me seconding guessing myself. Any advice on what to do? Start ASAP or take time off and rest - 2 weeks shouldn’t change anything unless Coinbase happened

My India team told me that the savings accounts at the state bank of India gives like 10% return. 😱. Asked a million questions since that’s really hard to believe. Has anyone done this?

Teaching remote and looking for curriculum for special ed student in science and social studies

I have 1 year exp in js,reactjs, typescript can I get a full work from anywhere job?

Finally got my first role as a UX Designer! Extremely excited and wanted to thank everyone that helped me out with questions and input!

In tcs for salesforce certification how to get the voucher for certification?

Thoughts on ARKG and XLB ETFs? Good time to buy both?

Sorry if this has been asked a few times but - relocating to Charlotte and looking for apartments, preferably in southend. Any solid recommendations or places to avoid?

Looking for a 1 BR - 2.4K a month or less.

TYSM!!

Anybody know any good financial advisors? My husband and I are broke btw 😂😂😂

29M super frustrated with dating apps and really not interested in what is coming my way through matrimonial apps (indian parents, see?) at this point I am just waiting for a miracle in terms of meeting the one. Guys that can relate, how do you get on with it everyday? Just mentally draining.🙈 suggestions welcome.

I feel like I'm going through really bad imposter syndrome, How do you manage it ?

For a top Producer of 3 years, is it appropriate to now ask for a raise in my base pay? Base was 42,500 when I started, but now inflation + 2 children later the base pay barely gets me by. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Are you considering cancelling your spring break plans? Part of my trip is on a cruise , so I’m definitely not doing that. But what about just traveling to somewhere warm and hanging out on a beach?

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Need someone to refer me at Walmart.
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Domain - SAP security, GRC , Portal security, Cloud Security ( SAAS and PAAS) on AWS
Graduation from NIT .

Friendly reminder that benzos aren’t substitutes for a night cap.

I need to stop drinking but can’t seem to make it more than a few days before cave. I do it because I’m bored. During the week I don’t know what else to do after leaving the office. (Continued)

Problem gambler here having to deal with multiple payday loans. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle? Been in a situation with pay day loans in the past? Any guidance would be great.

Came clean with my wife about my drinking, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Had a long convo about the way forward, it feels good to have someone in your corner.

A couple of us analysts started a Facebook group, we’re hosting meetings, supporting our community, being of service virtually while coronavirus is going on. Can we claim volunteer hours for this!? :)

13 years, 3months and 21 days! Its not been easy, but definately can be accomplished! Hard work, GOD a a desire to change, and not in that order!

Why do I keep doing this…many times I’ve told myself I would not drink anymore yet every Friday afternoon I find myself picking up a case of beer, like on autopilot. I used to limit it to just weekends, but now I find myself more and more drinking during the week…feeling miserable at work the next day, if I even make it to work. I don’t know what has to happen for me to finally realize I need to stop and actually follow through with it. Blacked out last night, feeling ashamed of myself.

Hi everyone! I’m new here. 217 days sober. I quit on September 11, 2021. I never thought I had an issue until I started lying to my friends and family about my consumption. I would take off work to drink all day and go home drunk, thinking I could play it cool and no one would notice. This has been very hard and very rewarding. If anyone is sober curious or even having a hard time with sobriety, something that really helped me is the reframe app. Be kind to yourselves!

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who shares in this group. It truly helps me stay sober. I am approaching 12 months sober but have been struggling lately. While I have not relapsed, I’ve been close. Normally, before I get out of bed, I write down my reason to stat sober for the day, but lately the reasons have been lousy at best. But reading about everyone’s struggles and successes has helped get me through this past month. So thank you all for the inspiration to keep going strong!

I’m studying addiction psychology and I’m curious what treatments you all have personally found to be most effective (eg types of therapies, 12 step programs, rehabs, detoxes, spiritual practices etc)

Curious to hear others’ stories about the positive changes they experienced (mentally and physically) after they quit drinking....I am thinking about quitting again - mainly to improve my mental and physical state.

How does D handle leaves of absence for substance abuse? Who knows the diagnosis or anything beyond I’m on a medical leave?

Alcohol + SO. I stopped drinking about 3months ago. Was trying to eliminate triggers for a new skin condition (alc/ bad food/airplane air / stress appeared to be triggers). And skin IS better! My BF

Push for partner or take a few months off and push for sobriety and risk it all?

Downloaded the “Days” app. No frills, no extras. Just a number staring you in the face. I’ve made it almost habitual to open and check... even multiple times a day when I know the day counter hasn’t changed, but it’s helping and encouraging. Each day is a sense of accomplishment and a win over the pull of my own thoughts. Forcing my willpower into further restraint. 10 days strong so far.

Just relapsed after several months of sobriety in SA, I don’t feel so bad about it though…

Any tips on how to get motivated to restart working the steps without having to reach the bottom?

After 3 years, the therapist disclosed that she’s in the program. I had wondered often about the source of her knowledge of the steps. Still I would’ve preferred her to remain anonymous in this regard. Now I keep wondering about whether I’ll see her at a meeting and what her story is. So odd. So self centered of me.

Had a really rough drinking episode this past weekend. Broke some things in our house. Don’t remember. For 20 years now, I can have 1-2 drinks and be fine 9/10 times, and that 10% I go HARD. Sometimes I just really need it, but it’s always filled with regret the next day. I really want to be able to drink a glass of wine or have a couple beers, but now my SO says 100% abstinence. Is it possible with my background and history or abuse to even try to do this anymore, or should I completely stop.

Question. How many people here actively voice they are in recovery at work events to explain why they don’t drink as opposed to just declining the drink? Why or why not?