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Since 2005, I’ve spent most of my life under the influence of alcohol and various substances. My biggest struggles were opiates, and more recently meth and fentanyl.
Today I have six months sober.
I’ve been tattooing since 2006, and for the first time I’m trying to put myself out there as the sober version of me. That’s exciting, but also terrifying.
The tattoo community can sometimes feel full of judgment and stigma, but if I’m being honest, I’m probably my own harshest critic.
I know I’m capable of doing better work than I’ve ever done because I’m finally clear-headed. I trust my Higher Power. It’s really my own insecurities that keep holding me back.
For anyone who’s rebuilt their life after addiction, how did you get past the fear of putting yourself out there again? What helped you believe in yourself?
Any advice, encouragement, or words of wisdom would mean a lot to me

This will be my first job on paper in 20 years… I’ve been an artist for the past 20 years. I was self employeed so I worked but not a conventional job. I don’t have any criminal history and I had a DUI six years ago which I put on my application. I lived in Hawaii, on the Big Island, a nice small community. Would that be why it’s taking so long for accurate to do my background check? I never got a link for my background check progress. I did my pre-hire appointment on June 15 that day they said that they will be working on my background check and to wait 2 to 5 business days I contacted Amazon last week and they said it would take a few days to get back to me. They said June 30 they should have something it’s June 30 almost 10 PM. Is this normal and I should just be patient or is there any suggestions on what I should do? I was supposed to start on July 2. Would they move my work start date or make me have to start all over. I really don’t wanna have to start all over please any advice or input is greatly appreciated. I am eager to work.

Someone recommended a product called
"Platinum Peak Extreme Advanced Male
Enhancement" to my boyfriend, but I can't find that exact one anywhere. For those who've actually used products like these, are they generally all similar, or did you notice meaningful differences between brands or ingredients? I'm mostly trying to understand whether the exact brand matters or if people choose based on specific ingredients or effects?

I’m 39 and I’ve never really had a skincare routine. Honestly, I’ve always been a little scared of it because I’ve seen people throw a ton of products at their skin and end up making things worse.
I’d like to start now so that 10–20 years from now I’m glad I took care of myself, but I’m not looking for an elaborate routine, expensive products, red light therapy, sleeping masks, etc.
I drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun most of the time, and I have cirrhosis, which can sometimes cause fluid retention and puffiness.
If you were starting completely from scratch at 39, what simple AM and PM routine would you recommend that gives the biggest benefit for the least amount of money and effort?

How does it work if I want to transfer in January to Honolulu, they say it’ll be done by then… does it work where I get to the same job or if higher positions are open and work shifts how long do you have to have to be able to transfer and do you get to pick shifts and job openings in they are open before new hires or how does that work?

I’ve been sober since Jan 9, 2026 (Yaaay) from 20 years of pain pills, 6 months of meth and fentanyl and on Jan 16 I started suboxone 16 mg twice a day. I don’t want to be on any so tomorrow is my last day at 16mg and I’ll be dropping down to 8 mg a day. I’m going to a meeting a day, I’m in sober living, I have support, the dr told me the monkeys in my head are going to be tricky but if I’m strong I can get through it. I’m pretty strong I’ve done from taking 10 blues a day (30mg oxy) to blue fent’s to dilladid hydro and oxys for 20 years stopping cold turkey for over a week but I would go back on them. Anywho I feel like I would’ve have much rather never gotten on subs but it is what it is I wasn’t really explained the whole process about it but I’m taking it in my control now I don’t want to have to take anything anymore but I’m starting to get worried… I start a new job soon so I’ll be on my feet 10 hours 4 times a week. Will the withdrawal be as difficult as they say or strong mind strong heart get me through this?

Sorry I’m new so I’m excited and I have questions :) when I filled out the application at first it said “Amazon Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate” now it says “Warehouse Equipment Operator” which I’m Stoked On because I wanted to eventually do that and now I get to start as that! Or is that a mistake? Thanks so much in advance for all your help :) I really appreciate it

composite toe shoes which ones are best for being on your feet for 10 hours first time warehouse worker

How long until you get past your Background and drug testing. Start date is July 2. What shoes do you find work best for fulfillment job.
Also, I’m a seasonal worker how can you progress to a permanent worker and stay within the business.
Thanks in advance