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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.

One of the most dangerous parts of alcoholism is what we call “the yets.”For a long time, I told myself things like:“I h...
06/15/2026

One of the most dangerous parts of alcoholism is what we call “the yets.”

For a long time, I told myself things like:

“I haven’t lost my job… yet.”
“I haven’t gotten a DUI… yet.”
“I haven’t destroyed every relationship… yet.”
“I haven’t completely hit rock bottom… yet.”

That little word… yet… kept me sick.

It gave me permission to keep going because I could always point to someone who “had it worse.” I thought as long as I hadn’t crossed certain lines, maybe I wasn’t really an alcoholic.

But alcoholism is progressive. It doesn’t stand still. It waits. It grows. It takes more and more until eventually those “yets” start turning into reality.

Looking back, I realize I didn’t have to lose everything to finally ask for help. I just had to be honest enough to admit that alcohol was already taking far too much.

That’s something I try to remind people of all the time:
You do not have to wait for your life to completely fall apart before you decide to change it.

Rock bottom isn’t a place. It’s the moment you stop digging.

If you’re struggling and hanging onto your own “yets,” please know this… there is a way out. Recovery is possible, and your story can change.

And as always, if you ever need somebody to talk to, my DMs are always open. ❤️

Someone asked me today if I think I’ll ever be able to drink again. 🤷‍♂️And truthfully, I know they meant no harm. A lot...
06/15/2026

Someone asked me today if I think I’ll ever be able to drink again. 🤷‍♂️

And truthfully, I know they meant no harm. A lot of people who have never battled addiction don’t fully understand it, and I don’t blame them for asking.

To someone on the outside, it might look simple. Like alcohol is just a choice. Like there’s an “off” switch I can flip now that I’ve been sober for a while.

But alcoholism doesn’t work that way.

For me, it was never about having one drink. It was about what happened after the first one. The obsession. The chaos. The pain. The promises I’d make to myself in the morning, only to break them by night.

That’s the part people don’t always see.

Alcoholism is patient. It waits. It does push-ups in the parking lot. It whispers lies like, “You’ve been sober long enough,” or “Maybe this time will be different.”

But for someone like me, it wouldn’t be different.

Because I know where that road leads. I’ve driven it before, and it almost took everything from me.

Sobriety isn’t about avoiding alcohol because I’m weak.
It’s about choosing life because I’m stronger now.

It’s choosing peace over chaos.
Healing over destruction.
Presence over numbness.

And while questions like that used to frustrate me, today I see them differently. They’re an opportunity to educate. To remind people that addiction isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s a disease that requires daily respect, honesty, and work.

So no… I don’t think I’ll ever be able to drink again.

And that’s not a tragedy.

That’s my freedom. ❤️

If you’re struggling, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or just need someone to talk to, my DMs are always open.

For a long time, addiction convinced me I was broken. 💔It told me I was weak.That I would never change.That this was jus...
06/12/2026

For a long time, addiction convinced me I was broken. 💔
It told me I was weak.
That I would never change.
That this was just who I was.

It lied.

Addiction has a way of shrinking your world until all you can see is the pain, the chaos, and the wreckage. It makes you forget your worth. It makes you believe your mistakes are your identity.

But they’re not.

Recovery has taught me that I am not my worst decisions.
I am not my rock bottom.
I am not the pain I caused or the pain I carried.

I’m a man in recovery.
I’m healing.
I’m growing.
I’m learning how to feel again.
And most importantly… I’m becoming the person I was always meant to be.

Almost two years ago, I made the hardest decision of my life, and it turned out to be the best one. Sobriety gave me everything alcohol promised but never delivered: peace, purpose, clarity, and connection.

If you’re struggling right now, please hear this:
The version of yourself addiction is whispering about is not the truth. That’s the fog talking. And fog always lifts. 🌤️

Keep going. One day at a time. One breath at a time. One choice at a time.

And if you need someone to talk to, my inbox is always open. 🤍

Alcoholism doesn’t usually start with losing everything.It starts small.A drink to loosen up.A drink to celebrate.A drin...
06/12/2026

Alcoholism doesn’t usually start with losing everything.

It starts small.

A drink to loosen up.
A drink to celebrate.
A drink to cope.
A drink to sleep.
A drink to forget.

And somewhere along the way, the thing you thought was helping starts quietly taking pieces of you.

That’s how it happened for me.

At first, alcohol felt like a solution. It quieted my anxiety, numbed my pain, and helped me escape the weight of grief, stress, and trauma. But alcohol is a liar. It promises peace while planting chaos.

What started as “manageable” slowly became necessary.

Then it became survival.

And then it became a prison.

The progression of alcoholism is brutal because it’s sneaky. It convinces you that you’re still in control, even while your world is shrinking. Relationships suffer. Your health declines. Your mind turns against you. The anxiety gets worse. The depression gets heavier. The shame grows louder.

And the cruelest part?

The very thing causing the pain becomes the thing you run to for relief.

That cycle is exhausting.

I know because I lived it.

I know what it feels like to wake up full of regret.
To make promises you can’t keep.
To hate the person staring back in the mirror.
To feel completely trapped.

But I also know this:

Recovery is possible.

No matter how far it progresses.
No matter how broken you feel.
No matter how many times you’ve fallen.

I’m living proof.

Almost two years ago, I finally surrendered. I asked for help. I stopped trying to outrun it and started facing it.

That decision saved my life.

Sobriety gave me everything alcohol promised it would.

Peace.
Purpose.
Healing.
Connection.
Freedom.

If you’re struggling right now, please hear me:

You are not too far gone.
You are not beyond help.
And you do not have to do this alone.

Reach out.
Ask for help.
Fight for yourself.

Because there is a beautiful life waiting for you on the other side of addiction.

Keep going. Always. ❤️

This hits hard 💔That’s not meant to be depressing. It’s meant to wake us up. ⚡️For years, I thought “living” meant survi...
06/08/2026

This hits hard 💔

That’s not meant to be depressing. It’s meant to wake us up. ⚡️

For years, I thought “living” meant surviving.
Getting through the day.
Numbing the pain.
Keeping busy.
Making excuses.
Waiting for the “right time.”
Telling myself I’d eventually slow down, heal, chase the dream, take the trip, say I love you, get sober, forgive myself, or become the person I knew I could be.

But eventually is a dangerous word.
Eventually quietly turns into years.

Sobriety taught me something powerful:
Life isn’t waiting for us somewhere down the road. It’s happening right now.

Living is not about perfection.
It’s about presence.

It’s laughing until your stomach hurts.
Helping someone who feels hopeless.
Taking your dog on one more walk.
Starting over at 52.
Going to therapy.
Asking for help.
Saying no to what destroys you.
Saying yes to what heals you.
Choosing peace over chaos.
Choosing purpose over fear.

I’ve seen firsthand how fragile life is, through addiction, loss, and the heartbreak that comes with animal rescue. And because of that, I no longer want to just exist. I want to LIVE. Fully. Authentically. Gratefully.

So this is your reminder today:

Stop waiting for permission to become who you’re meant to be. 🌎

Take the picture.
Make the call.
Apply for the job.
Go to treatment.
Start the business.
Adopt the dog.
Tell people you love them.
Begin again if you have to.

Because one day the clock runs out for all of us.
And my hope for you is that when that day comes, you can honestly say:

“I truly lived.” ❤️

Why “Twenty Percent” Matters 🤎On my first day in alcohol treatment, a speaker said something that stuck with me: 80% of ...
06/07/2026

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 movement.

Please click the following link to learn more about our mission to help people that are struggling with mental health and addiction. Social media and a website coming soon. You Matter!

If you need any advice or guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you, and God bless. ❤️

https://missiondrivengoods.com/pages/twenty-percent

Things people need to stop saying to people in recovery:“You don’t seem like an alcoholic.”“You can just have one.”“Aren...
06/06/2026

Things people need to stop saying to people in recovery:

“You don’t seem like an alcoholic.”
“You can just have one.”
“Aren’t you over that by now?”
“Why can’t you just control it?”
“You were more fun when you drank.”
“One bad night won’t hurt.”
“You’ve changed.”

Yeah.
We have changed.

Some of us had to change to stay alive.

Recovery is not a phase. It’s not punishment. It’s not weakness. It’s waking up every single day and choosing to fight for your life, even on the days your mind tells you not to.

A lot of people in recovery are carrying battles nobody can see:
Cravings.
Shame.
Anxiety.
Trauma.
Loneliness.
Exhaustion.

And yet they keep going anyway.

So instead of judging people in recovery, encourage them.
Instead of tempting them, support them.
Instead of romanticizing who they used to be, celebrate who they’re becoming.

Because every sober day is a victory that took courage to reach. ❤️

And if you’re struggling right now, please know this:
You do not have to go through it alone.

My inbox is always open. If you need someone to talk to, message me. 🫶

Depression doesn’t wear the same face on everyone.I’ve learned that some people battling the hardest storms are still sh...
06/06/2026

Depression doesn’t wear the same face on everyone.

I’ve learned that some people battling the hardest storms are still showing up to work every day with a smile on their face. Some are making jokes. Some are taking care of everyone else while quietly falling apart themselves.

Some people stay in bed because getting up feels impossible.Some throw themselves into work so they don’t have to feel.Some lose their appetite.Some eat just to fill the emptiness for a moment.Some cry openly.Some go completely silent.Some ask for help.Some suffer in the dark because they’re terrified of being judged.

And sometimes the people checking on everyone else are secretly hoping someone checks on them too.

Depression is not laziness.It’s not weakness.It’s not attention-seeking.And it doesn’t always “look” the way people expect it to.

So before you judge someone’s attitude, energy, appearance, or absence… choose kindness instead.

A little compassion can reach places you’ll never see. ♥️

Two years ago today, I made the hardest and best decision of my life.I asked for help.At the time, I was exhausted. Ment...
06/05/2026

Two years ago today, I made the hardest and best decision of my life.

I asked for help.

At the time, I was exhausted. Mentally, physically, emotionally. I had spent years trying to outrun anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and the pressure of constantly carrying the weight of the world around me. Alcohol slowly became the thing I turned to for comfort, until eventually it became the thing that was destroying me.

Today, I celebrate TWO YEARS of sobriety. And the truth is, I could never have done this alone.

I’m grateful for every person who answered a late-night phone call.
Every person who sat beside me in meetings.
Every therapist, sponsor, treatment staff member, friend, and family member who reminded me that my life still had value when I couldn’t see it myself.

Recovery gave me something alcohol never could:
Peace.
Purpose.
Presence.
Gratitude.

These last two years have taught me that healing is not about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming honest. It’s about showing up, even on the hard days. It’s about learning that strength isn’t hiding your pain… it’s finally talking about it.

One of the greatest gifts sobriety has given me is the ability to be of service to others. Whether it’s helping someone struggling with addiction, speaking at treatment centers, supporting mental health conversations, or simply answering messages from people who feel alone… that service has become part of my recovery.

If you’re struggling right now, please hear this:

You are not too far gone.
You are not weak.
And your story is not over.

Recovery is possible. I am living proof of that.

Thank you to every single person who has supported me, encouraged me, prayed for me, checked on me, and walked beside me these last two years. I carry an unbelievable amount of gratitude in my heart today.

And to anyone fighting battles silently:
KEEP GOING. ❤️

A few years ago, I would’ve laughed if someone told me I’d be saying those words publicly.I was exhausted. Anxious. Numb...
06/03/2026

A few years ago, I would’ve laughed if someone told me I’d be saying those words publicly.

I was exhausted. Anxious. Numb. Drinking to cope. Drinking to celebrate. Drinking to survive. Somewhere along the way, alcohol stopped being something I used… and started controlling everything about my life.

There were nights filled with shame.
Mornings filled with regret.
Promises I made that I couldn’t keep.
And a version of myself I barely recognized anymore.

I truly believed I was too far gone.

But recovery had different plans for me.

I asked for help.
I walked into treatment terrified.
I sat through the uncomfortable conversations.
I learned how to feel again without trying to escape myself.
And one day at a time, I slowly built a life I no longer wanted to run from.

Today, I still have hard days. Sobriety didn’t magically erase anxiety, grief, stress, or trauma. But it gave me something alcohol never could:
peace, clarity, purpose, and a chance to actually live.

So when I say “If I can do this, so can you,” I mean it with every fiber of my being.

Not because I’m stronger than anyone else.
Not because I have life figured out.
But because I know what it feels like to believe change is impossible… right before everything starts changing.

If you’re struggling right now, please hear this:
You are not too broken.
You are not too far gone.
And it is never too late to ask for help.

Recovery isn’t easy.
But neither is losing yourself.

Keep going. One hour at a time if you have to. There is a version of your life waiting for you on the other side of this that alcohol could never give you. 💙

And if nobody else has told you this lately… you do not have to fight this battle alone.

My inbox is always open. If you’re struggling with addiction, relapse, anxiety, treatment, or simply don’t know where to start, please reach out to me. I may not have all the answers, but I promise I’ll do my best to help you find hope again. 🤝

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