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SmokeOne1969 t1_ja5ukph wrote

I drove home today in the dark and I wasn't blinded by headlights in my side mirrors. It did seem weird at first but watching the cars move from the rearview to the side view really works like you said, OP. Thanks!

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G172G45 t1_ja5ue6i wrote

So, context: I come from a family with addiction issues but have somehow avoided them to this point in my life.

That said, on a long enough timeline, every person with the slightest bit of self awareness will do/has done things that bring overwhelming shame. We are all fallible human beings.

It is the fact that you are TRYING to do better, that you are making an effort to go down a different path, that makes you immediately worthy of respect. It’s so easy to fall back into the comfort of the devil that we know.

If there are specific individuals that you’ve harmed, reach out. Let them know how you feel and that you’ve changed. You cannot control their response, but you will sleep better knowing you left nothing unsaid.

I wish you the best of luck. Growth without suffering is impossible, as man is both the sculptor and the clay.

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SneakyGunz t1_ja5ssnj wrote

It's natural for people to try to let you know how they "understand" what you're experiencing. It's nearly always a bad idea. Frankly, it's not great listening skills at the very least. At worst, it's just terrible. If you're aware of something going on with someone, just be a shoulder if you can. Don't offer an example of your experience.

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mindpivot t1_ja5socc wrote

There are a lot of bad ones, not gonna argue that. That’s why I qualified it with “doctor recommended”. A competent chiro/PT combo provider that uses chiropractic technic in the process of broader physical therapy is largely recognized as a good approach to pain management and wellness

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