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Born out of one man's journey from addiction to purpose, Twenty Percent stands with the 20% of people who stay sober long-term- and fights for the 80% still in the struggle.

09/28/2025

🍃 Four Clear Signs It’s Time to Leave Alcohol Behind 🍃

1. It’s Controlling More Than You Are

When alcohol starts making decisions for you—dictating your social life, your mood, or your daily habits—you’ve lost some control. If you catch yourself planning your day around drinking or needing it to cope, that’s a red flag.

2. Your Health is Paying the Price

Frequent hangovers, poor sleep, high anxiety, or doctor warnings are signals that alcohol is taking a toll on your body and mind. Over time, the damage only compounds.

3. Relationships Are Suffering

If loved ones have expressed concern—or if you notice distance growing in friendships, family ties, or work relationships—alcohol may be standing between you and the people who matter most.

4. You Don’t Like Who You Are When You Drink

Whether it’s regret, shame, or simply not recognizing the person you become after drinking, that’s your intuition speaking. If alcohol takes you further from the person you want to be, it may be time to step away.

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👉 Leaving alcohol behind isn’t about loss—it’s about gaining health, peace, and clarity. Many find freedom and joy on the other side of letting it go. ❤️

09/27/2025

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09/26/2025

Am I an alcoholic?
That’s a question many people quietly ask themselves but are too afraid to say out loud.

It isn’t always about how much you drink. Sometimes it’s about what happens when you drink. Do you lose control? Do you regret things you said or did? Do you find yourself needing “just one more” when others can stop? Do you promise yourself you’ll cut back, only to repeat the cycle again?

Alcoholism doesn’t have a single look. It’s not always the person on the street corner with a bottle in a bag. It can be the successful parent, the young professional, the student, the retiree—it could be anyone.

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, Am I an alcoholic?—that question alone is a sign worth listening to. It doesn’t mean you have to label yourself right this second, but it does mean your relationship with alcohol is asking for attention.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone. There are meetings, communities, books, counselors, and countless people who have walked this exact road and are ready to walk it with you.

Asking “Am I an alcoholic?” isn’t weakness. It’s courage. It’s the first step toward something better. 💙

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09/25/2025

Craving vs. Withdrawal

When it comes to alcohol, these two words get mixed up a lot—but they’re not the same thing.

👉 A craving is a want. It’s your brain saying, “I’d like a drink right now.”
It’s often psychological—triggered by stress, social situations, habits, or even just walking past your favorite bar.

👉 Withdrawal is a need. It’s your body physically demanding alcohol because it’s become dependent on it.
It’s the shakes, the sweats, the racing heart, the nausea, the anxiety, the sleepless nights… and in severe cases, seizures or hallucinations.

One is uncomfortable. The other can be life-threatening.

That’s why understanding the difference matters so much. Cravings are tough—but withdrawals can be dangerous and should never be faced alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please remember: asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s courage. 💙

09/25/2025

Why “Twenty Percent” Matters 🖤

On my first day in alcohol treatment, a speaker said something that stuck with me: 80% of people who go through treatment will relapse. That means only 20% stay sober.

For years, I used that statistic as an excuse — a way to justify slipping back into old habits. I told myself I was just part of the 80%.

But this time was different.

This time, I chose to see that number not as a warning, but as a challenge. A goal. A reason to fight for the life I wanted.

I made the decision to become part of the 20% — and that mindset has become the foundation of my sobriety.

Today, I’m proud to say I’m a member of the Twenty Percent Club. 🖤

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09/23/2025

🌱 The beautiful thing about life is that you’re allowed to change.
Your mind.
Your path.
Your life.

Alcohol addiction can make you feel trapped, like the road ahead is already written. But the truth is—it isn’t. You’re never too far gone, never too broken, never too late to choose a different direction.

Recovery starts with one decision: the decision to change your path. And with every step forward—no matter how small—you begin to write a new story for your life.

If you’re struggling, please remember: you have permission to turn around, to ask for help, and to start again. ❤️

09/21/2025

Sometimes people don’t need advice. They don’t need to be told what they should do or what they should’ve done.

Sometimes, what they really need is someone to sit beside them, listen without judgment, and remind them that they’re not alone. 💙

Mental health isn’t always about finding solutions—it’s about finding connection. A hug, a kind word, or just showing up can make all the difference.

Let’s be gentler with each other.
Let’s choose compassion over correction.
Let’s offer presence instead of pressure.

Because you never know whose day—or life—you might change with a little kindness.

09/20/2025

I’ve come too far in my recovery to let anyone or anything drag me back to the old version of myself. 🙏

Sobriety isn’t just about saying no to a drink—it’s about protecting the healing, peace, and strength I’ve worked so hard to build. Every day is a choice, and every day I choose freedom over chains.

For anyone walking this same road: stay focused. Your healing is worth protecting. Your peace is worth fighting for. And the new you is so much stronger than the old one ever was. 💙

09/20/2025

Some truths are simple but powerful. For me, it’s this:
👉 The only drink I can truly say “no” to is the first one.
So that’s exactly what I do.

Recovery isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing yourself, your boundaries, and protecting your peace one choice at a time. 💙

If you’re walking this same path, you’re not alone. One day, one choice, one victory at a time. ✨

09/19/2025

All of these…❤️

09/16/2025

Words matter. 💔

We don’t say someone committed su***de—because that language carries blame and judgment. Instead, we say they died by su***de.

Just like any other cause of death, su***de is the result of an illness, of unbearable pain, of struggles most of us cannot see. It is not a crime. It is not a sin. It is not a weakness.

Changing how we speak about su***de is a step toward compassion. It’s a way of honoring the humanity of those we’ve lost and showing love to those who are still here, fighting battles we may never know about.

If you are struggling, please know this: you are not alone, and your life has value. Reach out. Keep going. You are needed here. ❤️

📞 988 — Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7)

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