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Twenty Percent, Kansas City, MO (2026)

04/30/2026

Some days feel heavy.
Some days feel loud.
Some days feel like everything is stacked against you.

But here’s the truth…
nothing that happens today requires a drink.

Not the stress.
Not the memories.
Not the awkward moments.
Not the bad news.
Not even the good news.

Because alcohol doesn’t fix any of it. It just hits “pause” on your pain… and charges interest while you’re not looking.

Sobriety, on the other hand, is different.
It’s not always easy, but it’s honest. It lets you actually live your life instead of escaping it. It gives you the chance to feel proud when you lay your head down tonight, knowing you faced the day as yourself.

And that matters more than anything.

If today feels like a battle, keep it simple.
Just win this moment. Then the next. Then the next.

You don’t have to do this perfectly.
You just have to keep going.

And if you’re struggling right now, please reach out. You’re not meant to carry this alone. ❤️

04/29/2026

Some days don’t come with a pep talk.

No applause. No reassurance. No one tapping you on the shoulder to remind you that you’re doing better than you think.

So let me be that voice for you today…

You are loved. Even on the days you feel hard to love.
You are worthy. Not because of what you produce, fix, or prove… just because you exist.
You are appreciated. More than you hear, more than you realize.
You are stronger than you think. You’ve already survived things that once felt impossible.
And you’ve got this… even if “this” feels heavy, messy, and uncertain right now.

At Twenty Percent, we know what it feels like to be in that quiet fight. The kind nobody sees. The kind where just getting through the day is a victory.

If that’s you right now… I see you. And I’m proud of you for still being here.

And please, don’t carry it alone.

If you need somebody to talk to, reach out. Always. 🤍

04/28/2026

Making amends sounds simple when you say it out loud.

Until you actually try to do it.

Because this isn’t just a conversation… it’s walking back into moments you wish never happened. It’s standing in front of people who saw you at your worst and asking them to believe you’re not that person anymore.

And the truth is… some of them won’t.

Some people have scars with your name on them. Some doors won’t open again. Some calls won’t get returned. And that can hurt in a way that’s hard to explain—because now you finally care, and you can’t undo what was done.

That’s one of the hardest parts of recovery.

You have to learn how to take responsibility without being crushed by it. You have to offer a sincere apology without expecting forgiveness in return. You have to make peace with the fact that your growth doesn’t automatically heal someone else’s pain.

Amends aren’t about controlling the outcome.
They’re about cleaning your side of the street… even if the rest of the block is still a mess.

And sometimes, the most powerful amends aren’t even words.

They’re consistency.
They’re showing up.
They’re living differently—day after day—until your actions start speaking louder than your past ever did.

If you’re in this season right now, just know this:

You’re doing something incredibly hard.
You’re facing things most people spend a lifetime avoiding.
And even if not everyone sees it yet… it matters.

Keep Going ❤️

04/27/2026

Sunday evenings can feel heavy.

For a lot of us, it’s not just the end of the weekend… it’s the quiet build-up of everything waiting on the other side of Monday. The pressure. The expectations. The thoughts that start getting louder when things slow down.

“This is your reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.”

That sounds simple. But if you’re struggling with your mental health, anxiety, or staying sober… sometimes it doesn’t feel true.

So let’s make it real.

You don’t have to handle the entire week tonight.
You don’t have to carry everything at once.
You don’t have to be perfect to get through it.

Just focus on the next right step.

For me, there were nights where the weight of everything felt unbearable. Nights where I questioned if I even wanted to keep going. But somehow, one small decision at a time… things started to change.

That’s what this is about.

Not conquering the week.
Not having it all together.
Just choosing to keep going… even when it’s hard.

If tonight feels heavy, you’re not alone in that feeling.
And if this week gets tough, don’t isolate. Reach out. Talk to someone. Lean on people who understand.

That’s how we get through this.

One moment. One choice. One day at a time.

We’re in this together. 💛

04/26/2026

One of the hardest truths I had to face in recovery wasn’t just putting the drink down… it was changing everything around it.

They say if you want to stay sober, you have to change your playmates, playgrounds, and playthings. And at first, that felt like losing my entire world.

The people I spent time with…
The places I went to escape…
The habits I built my life around…

All of it was tied to the very thing that was destroying me.

Here’s what I learned the hard way:
You can’t heal in the same environment that made you sick.

Recovery isn’t just about removing alcohol or drugs. It’s about creating a life where you don’t need them anymore. That means protecting your peace like it’s your most valuable asset… because it is.

It might look like:
• Walking away from people you care about
• Avoiding places that once felt like home
• Finding new hobbies when nothing feels fun yet

And yeah… it can feel lonely at first. Really lonely.

But that loneliness? It’s temporary.
What you’re building in its place is something real.

New friends who actually support you.
New places that don’t tempt you.
New habits that don’t destroy you.

You’re not losing your life… you’re rebuilding it.

If you’re in that stage right now where everything feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable, just know this:

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re doing the work.

And that work will save your life. ❤️

04/26/2026

Some days, progress is loud. You feel it. You see it. You celebrate it.

But most days?
Progress is quiet. It whispers.

It looks like getting out of bed when your mind is telling you not to.
It looks like saying “no” when your old life is still calling your name.
It looks like choosing one more day… even when you’re tired.

I remember a time when I couldn’t see any progress at all. I thought I was stuck. Broken. Going nowhere.

I wasn’t.

I was building something invisible.
Strength. Discipline. A foundation that would eventually hold everything together.

If you’re in that place right now… where it feels like nothing is changing… I promise you this:

You’re doing way better than you think.

Keep going.
Keep choosing yourself.
Keep stacking those quiet wins.

That’s how lives change. ❤️

04/23/2026

There was a long stretch of my life where death felt like this big, dark question mark hanging over everything. Not knowing what happens after we die used to terrify me. It wasn’t just a thought… it was a constant weight.

But somewhere along the way, my alcoholism flipped that fear upside down.

I got so sick. So tired. So worn down from fighting a battle I felt like I was losing every single day… that death didn’t feel scary anymore. It felt quiet. It felt like relief. And that’s a hard thing to admit out loud.

I reached a point where I seriously thought about ending my life. Not because I didn’t care… but because I was hurting that much. Addiction stripped everything from me—my peace, my hope, my identity. It convinced me that this was all life would ever be.

That was my rock bottom.

And in that moment, I had two choices:Keep going down the same road… or fight like hell to find a different one.

I chose to live.

Not because it was easy. Not because I suddenly had it all figured out. But because there was a small part of me—barely there—that believed life could be different.

If you’re reading this and you’re in that place right now… where the pain feels louder than anything else… I need you to hear me:

What you’re feeling is real. But it’s not permanent.

There is a version of your life that doesn’t feel like this.There is peace on the other side of the chaos.There is a way out.

And you don’t have to find it alone.

Message me if you need to talk. Seriously. No judgment. No expectations. Just someone who understands what it feels like to stand at that crossroads.

Choosing to live was the hardest decision I’ve ever made… and it saved my life.

Keep going. You’re worth it.

04/22/2026

Keep Going. ❤️

There’s something powerful about a small coin.

Not because of what it’s made of… but because of what it represents.

Three months of choosing a different path.Three months of showing up on the hard days.Three months of quiet wins that nobody else sees.

At Twenty Percent, we celebrate those moments — the ones that don’t always get a spotlight but deserve one.

So if you’ve earned your 3-month coin from AA… we see you. We’re proud of you. And we want to celebrate with you.

Send us a photo of you and your coin, and we’ll ship you one of our “Keep Going.” hats — on us.

No catch. Just respect.

Because this journey isn’t easy. But you’re doing it. One day at a time.

And if you’re reading this and thinking about getting sober… this is your sign. Your Day 1 matters just as much as someone else’s Day 90.

Keep going. Always. 💛

04/21/2026

There was a version of me that lied… even when the truth would’ve been easier.

Not always big, dramatic lies.
Sometimes it was the quiet kind. The “I’m good” when I wasn’t. The half-truths. The things I left out. The stories I bent just enough so I didn’t have to face what was really going on.

Addiction taught me how to survive… but it also taught me how to hide.

And the hardest part?
After a while, I wasn’t just lying to other people. I was lying to myself.

I convinced myself I had it under control.
I convinced myself it wasn’t that bad.
I convinced myself I didn’t need help.

Getting sober meant learning how to tell the truth again.
Not just out loud… but internally. Brutally. Honestly.

And that’s not easy.
Because truth comes with responsibility.
Truth comes with accountability.
Truth forces you to look at things you’ve spent years avoiding.

But it also brings something addiction never could… freedom.

Today, I don’t have to keep track of stories.
I don’t have to carry the weight of pretending.
I don’t have to be two different people.

I just get to be me.

If you’re in that place right now where you’re hiding, covering, or convincing yourself things are okay when they’re not… I see you. I was you.

And when you’re ready to tell the truth — even just a little bit — it can change everything.

If you need someone to talk to, my inbox is always open. ❤️

04/20/2026

There’s a moment most people don’t talk about.

Not rock bottom.
Not rehab.
Not sobriety anniversaries.

Just that quiet, uncomfortable realization:
“I think I might need help.”

If that’s where you are right now… I see you. I was you.

And I know how loud your brain can get:

* “It’s not that bad.”
* “I can fix this on my own.”
* “What will people think?”
* “I’ll deal with it later.”

But here’s the truth I learned the hard way…
Doing nothing is still a decision. And it usually makes things worse.

Asking for help for the FIRST time is terrifying. It feels like stepping into the unknown with no map. But it’s also the first real step toward getting your life back.

If you’re there right now, here are a few simple ways to start:

• Tell one honest person
Not your whole story. Not everything. Just one sentence:
“I’m struggling.”
That cracks the door open.

• Talk to your doctor
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just be honest. They’ve heard it before, and they can point you in the right direction.

• Try a meeting
AA, NA, SMART Recovery… you don’t have to commit forever. Just sit in one room and listen. No pressure to speak.

• Remove one trigger today
Not forever. Just today. Whether it’s alcohol in the house or a situation you know leads you backwards… create a little space.

• Give yourself a 24-hour goal
You don’t need to solve your whole life. Just focus on getting through today without using. That’s it.

• Reach out privately
If you don’t know where to start, message me. No judgment. No lectures. Just someone who understands.

You don’t have to hit some dramatic low point to deserve help.
You don’t have to lose everything first.
You don’t have to keep doing this alone.

The first step isn’t big and loud.
It’s small. Quiet. Honest.

And it can start right now. ❤️

04/20/2026

There are moments in life when everything feels heavy… when the light seems far away and the silence gets loud.

If that’s where you are right now, I want you to hear this clearly:

You matter. More than you probably realize.
Not just to the people who love you… but to this world as a whole.

Your story isn’t finished.
Your impact isn’t over.
There are still people you haven’t met who are going to be better because you’re here.

I know what it’s like to sit in that dark place and convince yourself that nothing will change. I lived there longer than I care to admit. But feelings aren’t facts. And the truth is… things can change. You can change. Life can surprise you in ways you never saw coming.

So if today feels like a fight, just focus on getting through today.
Not forever. Not next year. Just today.

And if you need someone to talk to… my inbox is always open. No judgment. No expectations. Just a conversation.

Stay here.
Stay fighting.
The world is better with you in it. 💙

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