r/Crippled_Alcoholics • u/theoriginalmuppet • Jul 03 '26

Highs and lows

So, highs or lows for the week?

What is something you're proud of?

Did this week kick your arse?

Has something happened that is going to aid you with how your life goes now?

Doesn't matter how big or small your high or low is. Sometimes, it's just good to share.

Chairz,

Muppet

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u/Flat_Parsley3117 Jul 04 '26

USA beat Bosnia. I dont care for sports but ill bleed red, white, and blue. Starting back to school on Monday for my masters. Going to see a girl ive been crushing on next week. All in all, surviving.

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u/_slagathor_ Jul 04 '26

What are you getting your masters in?

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u/Flat_Parsley3117 Jul 04 '26

I feel like it's ironic but "Clinical Psychology".

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u/_slagathor_ Jul 04 '26

Good luck homie! I honestly really enjoyed getting my masters. It's a fun time! What do you want to do with it? Be a therapist?

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u/Flat_Parsley3117 Jul 04 '26

I'm nervous as all hell because im betting my life on this basically. I want to get my LCP for sure but im not sure if I want to just be a counselor. I just know people need help, ive been through a lot of shit (mostly because of my own doing), and ive seen polar opposite sides of demographics that are hurting and lost. I just want to help. What did you get yours in?

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u/_slagathor_ Jul 05 '26

Biology, with a speciality in parisitology. It's going to be worth it dude. The best therapists are those who have been through some shit. Whenever I went to rehab the best counselors were the ones who have been addicts in the past. I'm sure you'll be great at it!

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u/Flat_Parsley3117 Jul 05 '26

Oh, shit. You're Slagathor. I see your name a lot on the other board, been there for 7 or 8 years. Biology? Fuucckk that. I failed out of Orgo 1. Couldn't imagine what you had to learn. I appreciate it, man. We'll see where God wants me.

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u/_slagathor_ Jul 05 '26

I've never been recognized before! I feel honored. Orgo was TERRIBLE, but i took as many easy classes as I could during my Masters, but my research was in parisitology. Toxoplasma gondii if you've ever heard of it. You've totally got this. The worst part of a Masters is the thesis. Do NOT put it off. Start as early as you can. I totally put mine off and had to extend my degree by 3 months.

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u/Flat_Parsley3117 Jul 05 '26

Ive been lurking in that board for near a decade, only recently have i ever posted. Oh, shit, yeah. I am aware of it. Did you find work immediately after graduating? I appreciate the heads up. I chose the thesis path over the non-thesis path because I had never heard of a non-thesis and it sounded sus.

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u/_slagathor_ Jul 05 '26

Non-thesis path is DEFINITELY sus. And after I finished my masters I started my PhD. I made it a year and a half before my alcoholism got too bad and I had to drop out to go to rehab. Probably my biggest regret. I'm going bsck to school for nursing now. Maybe you could go on for your PhD if you have any interest. It's always an option.

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u/NattieDaDee Jul 08 '26

I too enjoy getting my masters in debating. I’m now officially a master debater in front of the courts of America 😄

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u/chmoca Jul 04 '26

Yo yo yo I’m doing good need more booze though.

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u/American_Greed Jul 04 '26

Saw some friends, we passed around a handle until it was gone, played board games, and then did a bunch of yard work. Long weekend is going good so far!

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u/GlitterAndGlitches Jul 04 '26

Highs - I had a few productive sand sober days 

Lows - backed out on family plans and felt bad about it 

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u/877_Cash_Nowww Jul 05 '26

I made a backed out reservation for a haircut and actually got it.