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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.

November is Men’s Health Month, and if you’re a man who’s been struggling silently, I want you to hear this:Your life ma...
11/17/2025

November is Men’s Health Month, and if you’re a man who’s been struggling silently, I want you to hear this:

Your life matters.
Not just this month.
Not just on the days you feel strong.
But every single day you’re still here.

Even when everything feels heavy… even when you’re convinced you’re fighting battles no one sees… your story is still unfolding. You’ve already survived moments that would have broken other people. That strength didn’t vanish — it’s still inside you, even if you can’t feel it right now.

The dark moments? They don’t define you. They’re chapters, not your whole book.

You are not alone — even if it feels like you’re carrying the world by yourself.
You are needed.
You are valued.
You are loved more than you realize. 💙

If this speaks to you, please know you don’t have to keep it all inside. Reaching out is a sign of courage, not weakness.

Your story matters. Keep going. 💙
📷: Tyler Carlson

You’re one decision away from a different life.That’s the thing about addiction—one decision can save you, and one can d...
11/14/2025

You’re one decision away from a different life.
That’s the thing about addiction—one decision can save you, and one can destroy you.

For so long, I thought I was in control. I thought one more drink would help me escape my feelings, quiet my anxiety, or help me cope with the things I didn’t want to face. But those “one more” moments stacked up, and before I knew it, I wasn’t choosing anymore… my addiction was choosing for me.

The truth is, addiction doesn’t always show up like a dramatic rock bottom. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s that one decision you make at 11pm when you’re overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s the moment you tell yourself “I’ll deal with this tomorrow.” And before long, tomorrow starts looking a lot like yesterday.

But here’s the part that gives me hope—the part that keeps me moving forward:

You’re also one decision away from a better life.
One decision to ask for help.
One decision to set the drink down.
One decision to walk into a meeting.
One decision to feel your emotions instead of running from them.
One decision to fight for yourself again.

I’m living proof that a single choice can shift everything. It’s not easy. It’s not instant. But it’s possible.

If you’re struggling, please hear this:
You don’t have to overhaul your whole life today.
Just make one healthy decision.
Then make another tomorrow.

Your future self will thank you.
And you deserve to find out who you can become on the other side. ❤️

— Scott

I used to use alcohol, because I thought it would help me sleep. You’re not sleeping, you’re passing out and there’s a b...
11/13/2025

I used to use alcohol, because I thought it would help me sleep. You’re not sleeping, you’re passing out and there’s a big difference. 💔

🌍 Happy World Kindness Day ❤️✨If there’s one thing I’ve learned—through rescue work, recovery, community, and the countl...
11/13/2025

🌍 Happy World Kindness Day ❤️✨

If there’s one thing I’ve learned—through rescue work, recovery, community, and the countless animals and people who’ve crossed my path—it’s this:

Kindness is free, but its impact is priceless.

Today is a reminder that every small act matters.
Holding the door for someone.
Checking on a friend.
Showing patience.
Helping a stranger.
Lifting up someone who’s struggling.
Or simply choosing compassion when it would be easier not to.

I’ve watched kindness save animals.
I’ve watched kindness save people.
And honestly, kindness helped save me.

Let’s celebrate today by putting a little more love into the world—because it always finds its way back. 🌎💛

Be kind today. Be kind tomorrow. Be kind always.
We never know who needs it the most.

🌿 “Addiction was the escape. Recovery is the return.” 🌿When I saw this quote, it hit me hard — because this was my story...
11/12/2025

🌿 “Addiction was the escape. Recovery is the return.” 🌿

When I saw this quote, it hit me hard — because this was my story.

For years, I used alcohol to medicate my feelings and emotions. It was my way to escape the pain, the stress, and everything I didn’t want to face. It worked… until it didn’t. Eventually, I wasn’t escaping anymore — I was disappearing.

Recovery, for me, has been the slow and beautiful process of coming back. Back to myself. Back to the people I love. Back to a life that feels real and honest.

It’s not easy. Some days it’s still a fight. But every day I stay present, I’m reminded that what once felt like the end was really the beginning of a return — to peace, to clarity, and to purpose.

If you’re in that place where escape feels easier than reality, please know this: you can come back too. ❤️

🌊 Don’t make a permanent decision for your temporary emotion. 🌊One of my favorite parts of recovery has been learning ho...
11/10/2025

🌊 Don’t make a permanent decision for your temporary emotion. 🌊

One of my favorite parts of recovery has been learning how to feel without immediately reacting.

For so long, emotions—pain, anger, sadness, even excitement—felt like emergencies I had to fix right away. Now, I’ve learned to pause. To breathe. To let the storm pass before deciding what comes next.

Processing emotions instead of acting on them has changed everything. It’s given me peace, clarity, and a sense of control I never thought I’d have again.

If you’re struggling today, remember: feelings are temporary. They come and go like waves. But you—your worth, your life, your story—are permanent. 💙

Amen 🙏❤️
11/09/2025

Amen 🙏❤️

💜 You Matter. Right Here. Right Now. 💙More than 720,000 people die by su***de every single year.It’s the 3rd leading cau...
11/07/2025

💜 You Matter. Right Here. Right Now. 💙

More than 720,000 people die by su***de every single year.
It’s the 3rd leading cause of death for people ages 15–29, and 73% of those lives are lost in low and middle-income countries.

But behind every number is a name.
A story.
A life that mattered.

Su***de never has just one cause.
It can grow from pressure, loss, trauma, silence, culture, or simply feeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world alone.

But hear this: It is never too late to reach out.
Every text. Every “Are you okay?” Every moment of compassion—it all matters more than we know.
You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to show up.

If you’re struggling… please don’t go through it alone.
There is help. There is hope. And your life—exactly as it is right now—is worth saving.
Not because of what you’ve done or who you’ll become someday,
but because you are here. And you are worthy.

This month, and every month—let’s choose empathy over silence, and love over shame.

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11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

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Speak Up. It Could Save a Life.We don’t talk about this enough. • 84 men a week die by su***de • 75% of all su***des are...
11/04/2025

Speak Up. It Could Save a Life.

We don’t talk about this enough.
• 84 men a week die by su***de
• 75% of all su***des are male
• 1 in 4 men live with mental illness

Yet so many are still told to “man up,” to stay quiet, to deal with it alone. That mindset is costing lives.

It’s time to change the message.

Don’t “man up.” Speak up.
Reach out. Check on your friends. Make it normal to ask for help. Real strength is being honest about how you feel.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

📞 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)
You can call or text 988 anytime.

You matter. Your story isn’t over. 💙

Please share — it could be the reason someone chooses to stay.

Keep Going ❤️If you’re doing something—anything—to make your life better, be proud of yourself. It doesn’t matter if you...
11/03/2025

Keep Going ❤️

If you’re doing something—anything—to make your life better, be proud of yourself. It doesn’t matter if your steps are big or barely noticeable to anyone else. Progress isn’t always loud or obvious, but it counts.

Healing, growing, staying sober, starting again, breaking old habits, or simply choosing not to give up today—those things take courage. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to be at the finish line to celebrate how far you’ve come.

You’re trying. You’re showing up. That matters more than you know.

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