I hope things work out for you, sounds like it's been rough but you're still trying to push through, and that is very brave. I'm proud of you, wish you the best luck! 💜
Online sales just aren’t the same as cons; completely empathize with that. I had to forgo cons completely to help with my recovery but it’s been a huge hit financially. I really hope you can get the help you need and get into the big con. You got this!
thank you 🧡 yeah i'm already considering having to cancel some cons upcoming cuz of the intense party enviorments, and i know how triggering that will be for me. its hard when my livelihood is so founded in cons that have SO much substance use.
I have no experience with any of this stuff so I may be missing something, but I just thought maybe you could hire a representative or friend to sell on your behalf at the cons? If they make much more than online sales it would more than make up for it maybe
I was in the same boat these last few years, I totally empathize! If you need someone to talk to, here for you. I know we ran in similar circles so I know how the pressures could be :( Sending you so much love, you are not alone!
thank you 🧡🙏🏽 yeah its daunting to think how i'm going to fill so much time without drug use, but im hopeful i can keep pushing myself and learn how to keep busy. i want to try my best to find sober activity groups, doing AA meetings, etc. i need to live life.. i've lost so much time to drug use
It definitely is a comfortable crutch, socially/emotionally/even creatively. The newfound time is agonizingly boring when you're left alone with your sober thoughts, but I can say it does get easier. 🧡
If you end up not liking how AA is set up, I can recommend SMART recovery. They're a lil less bible-based, and have some different methods from AA. I had paired with them to get clean from SH and it's been really effective.
I can also second gaining more hobbies! Out of your head and into your -
realizing i replied to the wrong tweet lmao meant to reply with this to ur hobby one but yeah. yeah. im going to have to set A lot of boundaries with a lot of relationships going forward and even end some. i need to completely change who i surround myself with.
Getting into furry has really only been a thing for sober me. I also enjoy photography, 3D part design, and cooking. It’s important that we support each other so please do reach out if you want! Best wishes for your recovery. It is not a quick process and it is not easy, but you CAN do it.
I'm proud of you for reaching out; substance abuse can make us feel so isolated. It's a cliche, but true: be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time.
It should be criminal for it to cost so much for treatment. Don’t let the stress of the money stop you. I do truly hope things turn out the best they can. remember as long as you’re alive and taking care of yourself you have a future. Hope and possibilities.
If you need some sober homies lmk!! I don’t really go crazy at parties even though I go to our Motorcyle club parties we have a very strict no drug rule & want to help people get sober / have a lot of sober members. We love you and are here for you!! You aren’t alone! You’ve got this!!!
been in a substance use disorder treatment center since the 29th. my SUD has been a huge issue in basically my entire life. it spiraled out of control this last year with two very close su*cide attempts.
my insurance is not covering the costs. i am paying out of pocket. its going to cost 30-50k.
i've already paid the 23k. here's the receipt. yall have already helped immensely by covering half the 23k. id really, really like to try to raise as much as possible as im already very financially strained this year, and fear my business (howl out) going under.
Since this just happened and you might not know about it: medical debt isn’t allowed to be on credit reports for home, car, or small business loans anymore
I know that’s not the only reason big bills are stressful, but I hope it eases your worries a bit 💜
I know the Next Guy messing it up is a legitimate worry, but from what I understand the red tape involved in changing this in particular will take years and not days
being denied MFF and FWA, ive already lost out on most of my income for the year. i still don't know if im accepted into AC, but if we're not, i don't know what will happen. i am trying very, very hard to push online sales, but its so hard with the algorithm. its also so much more labor vs cons.
i have like.. under 10k to my name. i still owe 2024 taxes, which is where all my money is gonna be going to. i have so much merch to sell but i can't move it fast enough without cons, especially bigger ones. i make about 10% of profits at smaller cons vs the big three.
im trying everything i can, while im in treatment. ive given so much income these past years investing in helping others get back on their feet. im terrified of the uncertainty ahead, and i don't want to lose everything ive worked my whole life to build, cuz i cant afford the care i need to *live*.
if you want to donate, or buy from my shop, here are links. thank you so much, so much, if you can do anything to help. even just a boost or kind word. thank you.
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I can also second gaining more hobbies! Out of your head and into your -
If you ever want to get into a hobby, lmk and I am more than happy to whore out my employee discount for M!chaels.
This way you can still get your stuff there without having to put yourself in a situation you don't want to be in.
Hope you figure something out 💜
my insurance is not covering the costs. i am paying out of pocket. its going to cost 30-50k.
I know that’s not the only reason big bills are stressful, but I hope it eases your worries a bit 💜
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/07/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-final-rule-removing-medical-debt-from-all-credit-reports/
https://ko-fi.com/howl_out
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