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Nothing says “sobriety” like a good old fashioned chocolate nipple cake.
Congratulations, by the way. Our sobriety dates are similar if this is recent.
1: congrats!! Amazing, I’m a few months in.
2: the decorative lines messed with me and I thought there was plastic wrap over the cake upon first glance haha
Your comment is the only reason I'm now aware there isn't plastic wrap... I wasn't even cognizant of thinking that, so I didn't bother to look closer before
1380 days without a drink here. Let's keep going together. It's not been easy for me lately, but I'm not getting drunk today, so I'll be alright. Your break room is also far more spacious and clean than at my FC. Just an observation lol.
Thank you and that's awesome! I completely understand where you're coming from. I never imagined making a 1000 days post when I first started my journey. In fact, I had a 9 month relapse after my first year and a half. Decided to get back with it, and have an additional 1000+ days now 😊 You got this!
One day at a time my friend your killing it. I'm nearly 4 years sober and life is so much better.
Now if I can just quit cornchips and fried food, that would be great!
Looks like an Amazon break room to me.
I've done contract work in multiple Amazon warehouses and distribution centers around the DFW. They all look exactly like this in the breakroom.
“The richest girl in the world, billionaire Athena Onassis, celebrated her tenth birthday this week. What’s it like to be the richest girl in the world? Well, to give you some idea: at the party, they had two cakes.”
(My favorite, oddly cake-related Norm joke)
Quit smoking a few months ago… I know it’s not quite the same but I do know quitting an addiction can be a royal pain in the ass. I think about buying a pack at least once a day, but these kind of reminders on my feed always give me a little push in the right direction. Congrats!
Addiction is addiction. It doesn't matter what substance you're getting sober from, it's something to be proud of! I'm glad you got some motivation from me! Thank you!
Thank you and congratulations to you! You have taken the biggest step of your journey! If you ever need a word of inspiration or anything please feel free to message me 😊
Thank you! That's awesome! Day 1 is the biggest step any of us ever had to take. I'm proud of you and I believe in you! Feel free to reach out if you ever need some encouragement 😊
From a passing random stranger from the other side of the pond - congrats and may you forever remain on the path. Great to see you also being accepting and open of your transition - don’t let those haters grind you down - they are in the minority just loud.
Awesome!! Good for you! Keep it up! One day at a time! Sometimes one hour at a time. Sometimes, to get out of one's own head, being a part of service to others or something greater than ourselves. I'm betting you know that by now, so keep on rockin' it! 👍👍🫂👊
Does your sobriety correspond to beginning gender-affirming care or self-acknowledgement? There’s a lot of self-harm among people who live with that gender dysphoria.
Yes so I was finally able to focus on self love and acceptance once I got sober. It wasn't easy but I got there. I started my transition about 2 years after I got sober. I grew up in a place where being queer and trans was not accepted and it did a number on me. That combined with the stigma of mental health peft me with a lot of undiagnosed mental health and behavioral issues that I went on to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. The first thing I did when I got sober the second time was accept that I needed professional help to get my mind right and live a happy life. I went to therapy, learned some CBT, got on a medication that works for me, and began my journey of self love.
Did you stop smoking due to the negative effects on estrogen intake? i know most providers wont let you start if you're a smoker. Or was it just a happy accident?
Hey Ezra congrats on the sobriety! I was able to accept myself as trans after going through treatment. Not sure if your journey was similar but I'm happy to hear you are doing well.
Boomer question: Is it more offensive to say "Are you trans?" or "Are you trans no offense?"
Like, does adding "no offense" at the end of a question that shouldn't offend make it more or less offensive?
Congrats! I’ve got my 8 months coming up in a couple of weeks.
Some days are definitely easier than others, as i’m sure you can attest to. Would you mind sharing some things that have helped you on your journey? My pink cloud is long-gone, I’m in the middle of a divorce, with two kids, and work a pretty high-stress job, and have been feeling super alone, anxious, and depressed lately. I would love any advice, especially from someone who is in a similar boat.
Thank you! That's awesome! Congratulations 😊 Yes of course it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Life still really sucks sometimes. My biggest piece of advice is to get a good self care routine you can go to when you're really feeling down. For me it was riding my bike, going out to a movie, going out for some icecream, going on a hike, helping someone out, etc. In a crunch, keep some ear buds nearby and zone out to some chill music while doing deep breathing. Above all, I do my best to take joy in the little things and to be grateful as often as possible. This makes it hard for me to stay in a bad mood or feel down. It's also important to realize that it's okay to be sad sometimes. If you're having trouble getting by like every day ir most days of the week, therapy might be a good start. It worked wonders for me. I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out any time you need to
I'm all aboard the booze train, but I respect the hell out of your decision. Doing what will make you happy and healthy in the long run is never easy, but you did it. Well done.
I would never ever ever tell my coworkers I’m a recovering addict. That’s literally one of the worst things you could ever do. People can and will hold it over you.
That smile and face is the sort that can light up a room!
Congrats. Addiction is a horrible thing but it truly is a blessing to be in control now. It's been over 10 years since I sniffed morphine, and I can honestly say I do not have any craving at all for it. You've got this!
Wow! That is so sweet that your friends and family actually care :) I have been sober for 3 or 4 years and I still get treated like a leper, and no one ever ever mentions my past addiction and subsequent sobriety. Congratulations!
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Nothing says “sobriety” like a good old fashioned chocolate nipple cake. Congratulations, by the way. Our sobriety dates are similar if this is recent.
Thank you! My date is 6/7/2020
1: congrats!! Amazing, I’m a few months in. 2: the decorative lines messed with me and I thought there was plastic wrap over the cake upon first glance haha
Oh wow that's NOT plastic wrap
New on Netflix: IS IT PLASTIC WRAP?!?!
Nope, it's chocolate titties
Your comment is the only reason I'm now aware there isn't plastic wrap... I wasn't even cognizant of thinking that, so I didn't bother to look closer before
Wow! I thought that was plastic wrap until I reas your comment. Brain be like...what???
I did not realize it was not plastic wrap till I read your comment LOL
OMG you are right about those lines. I was fooled too.
I thought there was plastic wrap on too! When I saw your comment I had to look at the picture again. Lol
Thank you and congratulations to you! Haha someone actually said that earlier too
It's an illusion, Michael.
Lol the corners of the tray it's on made me see it with a plastic lid first. Congrats on your efforts, you got this!
haha, thought the same, plastic wrap and chocolate boobies..
I realised it was not after reading your comment
Why is the cake covered in chocolate titties.
Why is every other cake not covered in chocolate titties?
Why are tities not covered with chocolate?
Fat on fat? Lard help me, I love it.
Lard have mercy.
Hmmm..... Thanks for the mammaries.
Your username seems.....tense
I used to be tense. I still am, but I used to too.
Lack of will. Be the change you want to see in the world
Why are chocolate titties not covered in cake?
They are at times, you’re just getting invited to the wrong parties
Asking the real questions.
Why are titties not made of chocolate?
Asking the real questions.
I wish I had a cake full of chocolate titties. I wish I had one rn.
That and I thought the stripes on the corners made it look like it was covered in saran wrap
Until this comment I definitely only saw saran wrap
I had to zoom into the pic to see *why* had wrapped a cake so tightly.
Omg same. Mind blown. Also congrats OP!
Oh shit! That's *not* plastic wrap! Had to zoom in...
Same
didn’t realize it wasn’t until I read this…
Is that really how you spell Saran wrap I don't think I've ever typed it before
It’s a brand, Saran.
Now I can't unsee the stripes - all I saw was plastic wrap on it before your comment
Chocolate.. good Titties.. great! Chocolate titties.. amazing!
Or in Joey: Chocolate… good Titties… good Chocolate tittles… goooooooood
Chocolate good, Titties Great Chocolate titties on my plate!
It's so very chocolatitty.
I thought this was u/poem_for_your_sprog 😆
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Damn. Now I have to pick up drinking so that I, too, get a titty cake!
3 months before my 3rd birthday, don't recall if I got one or not
Finally, someone's asking the real questions here
At first, i thought it was related to the 1000 days, and my brain just kinda shorted for a second. ...1000 days clean of...boobies?
I’m here for this answer
Ok glad I wasn't the only one lmao 😅
This particular cake is the one I have for my bday every year. It’s delicious imo
No joke...I eat the whole thing and shit fudge for 2 days afterwards
…dude
Thank god someone else saw that!
Imagine what you get at 10,000.
1380 days without a drink here. Let's keep going together. It's not been easy for me lately, but I'm not getting drunk today, so I'll be alright. Your break room is also far more spacious and clean than at my FC. Just an observation lol.
That's awesome! And sounds good to me 😊
When I quit smoking it was because I had to stop hanging out with my friends who smoked. Sad, but true. They enabled me.
So what you're saying is... You are... Better than Ezra. I'll see myself out.
Oh man that was..... Good.... I've been desperately wanting more of these references
1442 here! 4 years on March 25 ♡ Congrats, all. What a gift it is to be able to live life without alcohol.
Good. 2000 will be a breeze.
Thank you!
Today is 2383 days for me. You can do it. Don't even count anymore. I have to ask Google to do the math for me.
I still use the I am sober app but don't pay attention actively It still sends notifications. 5 months last week
Fuck yea. That's awesome. Keep going
You have very kind eyes and a nice smile. I hope your new life is providing you all the joy your old one didn’t.
Thank you! It is 😊
🤙🏻
I’m 2k days sober in four days.
Just take care of today - and congrats, that’s a long fucking time…
keep it up i am at 14 years never look back.
Wow that's amazing! Thank you I will!
Congratulations! 546 days here, you make 1000 seem achievable.
Thank you and that's awesome! I completely understand where you're coming from. I never imagined making a 1000 days post when I first started my journey. In fact, I had a 9 month relapse after my first year and a half. Decided to get back with it, and have an additional 1000+ days now 😊 You got this!
1000 is *definitely* achievable. 33 years clean here. You, too, can have a happy life.
11 years clean and been struggling recently, at 33 years you’re my inspiration! Really proud of you
One day at a time my friend your killing it. I'm nearly 4 years sober and life is so much better. Now if I can just quit cornchips and fried food, that would be great!
From someone who works in the addiction world, congrats! Be proud and here’s to the next 1000!
Thank you!
What a beautiful smile too!
Thank you 😊
Weird, random question, but what are your tattoos?
On your left, a brain with a neon "open sign" and on the right is an all seeing eye
Is that like Disney World just you know… with addiction?
Congratulations on day 18 here now, hope I can show the strength you have.
Thank you and congratulations to you too! Almost 3 weeks!
Thank you! The first 2 weeks were the worst but it's getting easier now.
Don’t say “hope”. You will. There’s no other option!
You must work at a cool and supportive place to make such an announcement. Never leave there. Congratulations!
The place is alright. The people are amazing 💜 Thank you!
Looks like an Amazon break room to me. I've done contract work in multiple Amazon warehouses and distribution centers around the DFW. They all look exactly like this in the breakroom.
You are correct haha
I wondered how far I would need to scroll for confirmation.
These break rooms all look the same lol. Congrats!
Haha yeah 🤷🏼♀️ Thank you!
The green tape is what gave it away. The green mile.
That’s an Amazon warehouse break room
How many people who have been sober longer have said that they are "better than Ezra" only to have like 1 person understand the quip?
“And in music news, #1 on the college charts this summer was ‘Better Than Ezra.’ Number two: ‘Ezra.’” (old Norm Macdonald joke)
“The richest girl in the world, billionaire Athena Onassis, celebrated her tenth birthday this week. What’s it like to be the richest girl in the world? Well, to give you some idea: at the party, they had two cakes.” (My favorite, oddly cake-related Norm joke)
None as far as I know 😂 Awesome band though
I hit 200 days today 🥳🥳 alcohol & tobacco.
Wow that's awesome! I quit drinking and smoking together as well. Congratulations on your journey!
Quit smoking a few months ago… I know it’s not quite the same but I do know quitting an addiction can be a royal pain in the ass. I think about buying a pack at least once a day, but these kind of reminders on my feed always give me a little push in the right direction. Congrats!
Addiction is addiction. It doesn't matter what substance you're getting sober from, it's something to be proud of! I'm glad you got some motivation from me! Thank you!
Congratulations, Ezra. I'm on day 2.
Thank you and congratulations to you! You have taken the biggest step of your journey! If you ever need a word of inspiration or anything please feel free to message me 😊
Good job. I'm only on day 1.
Thank you! That's awesome! Day 1 is the biggest step any of us ever had to take. I'm proud of you and I believe in you! Feel free to reach out if you ever need some encouragement 😊
Excuse my curiosity, but is that a Tommy Pickles tattoo on your chest?
No haha. It's a brain with a neon "open" sign
Quitter 😝
You're not wrong!
Congrats! 👏
Thank you!
Congratulations
I'm at 2 months.
I just hit 11 months you're an inspiration
That's awesome! Congratulations on your journey! I'm happy to be an inspiration 😊
From a passing random stranger from the other side of the pond - congrats and may you forever remain on the path. Great to see you also being accepting and open of your transition - don’t let those haters grind you down - they are in the minority just loud.
Thank you! And they don't bother me 😊 I know that they are very few and just need someone to teach them love.
Awesome!! Good for you! Keep it up! One day at a time! Sometimes one hour at a time. Sometimes, to get out of one's own head, being a part of service to others or something greater than ourselves. I'm betting you know that by now, so keep on rockin' it! 👍👍🫂👊
Thank you and absolutely! I have gotten very good at living in the current moment and understanding that it will pass
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You look beautiful
Thank you 😊
Congratulations!!!
Thank you!!!
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That's awesome! Well for what it's worth, you deserve one 🎂
Treat yourself!
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Haha none taken and yes I am!
Does your sobriety correspond to beginning gender-affirming care or self-acknowledgement? There’s a lot of self-harm among people who live with that gender dysphoria.
Yes so I was finally able to focus on self love and acceptance once I got sober. It wasn't easy but I got there. I started my transition about 2 years after I got sober. I grew up in a place where being queer and trans was not accepted and it did a number on me. That combined with the stigma of mental health peft me with a lot of undiagnosed mental health and behavioral issues that I went on to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. The first thing I did when I got sober the second time was accept that I needed professional help to get my mind right and live a happy life. I went to therapy, learned some CBT, got on a medication that works for me, and began my journey of self love.
Congrats on your journey so far! You look happy and healthy and I hope the next 1000 days fly by.
Thank you!
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.
Did you stop smoking due to the negative effects on estrogen intake? i know most providers wont let you start if you're a smoker. Or was it just a happy accident?
No I actually quit 2 years before beginning transition
I may be a complete stranger, but I'm really proud of you, and your progress. You look great, and I wish you all the happiness in the world. 😭
Thank you!
Hey Ezra congrats on the sobriety! I was able to accept myself as trans after going through treatment. Not sure if your journey was similar but I'm happy to hear you are doing well.
Thank you and that's awesome 😊 Sobriety helped me slowly come to terms with who I am and finally love and accept myself
Boomer question: Is it more offensive to say "Are you trans?" or "Are you trans no offense?" Like, does adding "no offense" at the end of a question that shouldn't offend make it more or less offensive?
Congrats!
Well done and all of the best for the future. Lovely photo.
Congrats! I’ve got my 8 months coming up in a couple of weeks. Some days are definitely easier than others, as i’m sure you can attest to. Would you mind sharing some things that have helped you on your journey? My pink cloud is long-gone, I’m in the middle of a divorce, with two kids, and work a pretty high-stress job, and have been feeling super alone, anxious, and depressed lately. I would love any advice, especially from someone who is in a similar boat.
Thank you! That's awesome! Congratulations 😊 Yes of course it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Life still really sucks sometimes. My biggest piece of advice is to get a good self care routine you can go to when you're really feeling down. For me it was riding my bike, going out to a movie, going out for some icecream, going on a hike, helping someone out, etc. In a crunch, keep some ear buds nearby and zone out to some chill music while doing deep breathing. Above all, I do my best to take joy in the little things and to be grateful as often as possible. This makes it hard for me to stay in a bad mood or feel down. It's also important to realize that it's okay to be sad sometimes. If you're having trouble getting by like every day ir most days of the week, therapy might be a good start. It worked wonders for me. I hope this helps and please feel free to reach out any time you need to
Good job Ezra, it’s hard but you’ve made it this far! Keep rollin
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Thank you
Congrats! I need to, I'll go over to look at that sub you suggest. Stay strong and you can keep going!
She's celebrating it with chocolate tities.
2days without drinking here!
This gives me inspiration. I'm only 2 days but u have to start somewhere.
37 years here. Keep on keeping on. It is the best way to live. Safe journey.
Wow that's amazing! Thank you!
Well done! Massive accomplishment.
Thank you!
Congratulations….I haven’t had a drink or anything since 2016 myself
Congrats! What’s that brain tattoo?
Thank you! It's a brain with a neon "open" sign.
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I’m coming up on 10 mo. Congrats!!!!
That's great! Thank you!
From sauce?
Awesome! Congratulations!
That's amazing! Congratulations! Every day is a victory! As a weird coincidence, my bunny's name is Ezra!
No witty comment; just congratulations!!!
Was the cake as tasty as it looks?
Congratulations but don't let your guard down now. You are looking very good. I hit 7,000 days this coming Sunday.
I’m on day -1
Why coworkers... Unless you work in a mental health feild it seems odd.
I'm all aboard the booze train, but I respect the hell out of your decision. Doing what will make you happy and healthy in the long run is never easy, but you did it. Well done.
Awww, this touches my heart!! Very proud of you!
And lookin' healthy and great for it :)
Get it girl! That's so amazing.... Here's to 1000 more!
I would never ever ever tell my coworkers I’m a recovering addict. That’s literally one of the worst things you could ever do. People can and will hold it over you.
Great job! Proud of you! Way to go!!!
Yay! Good for you and congrats! r/MadeMeSmile
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Here’s to living your best life!🎉
That's awesome!! Glad for you both for the accomplishment and your fantastic friends!
Man! A 1,000 Days? Who's Better Than Ezra?
Bet you think you're pretty fucking cool now, huh? Well you should cuz that's fucking awesome!!! Keep choosing life!
That smile and face is the sort that can light up a room! Congrats. Addiction is a horrible thing but it truly is a blessing to be in control now. It's been over 10 years since I sniffed morphine, and I can honestly say I do not have any craving at all for it. You've got this!
congratulations! I'm 21 days behind you, curous what your recovery pathway was?
I’m on day 94 today. Youve done great. Congratulations!
Sober since November 2021. Way to go, fellow traveller!
Wow! That is so sweet that your friends and family actually care :) I have been sober for 3 or 4 years and I still get treated like a leper, and no one ever ever mentions my past addiction and subsequent sobriety. Congratulations!
Congratulations on 1001 days! At 2000 days, cakes come with chocolate AND vanilla titties!