u/Saint-Eren

I’m from the Netherlands and I’m of Turkish descent.
I’ve been growing my beard because I like it, but I’ve noticed people treat me differently because of it.

A colleague I’ve known for 7 years recently asked me why I suddenly decided to grow a beard. Even my own family makes ISIS jokes or says I look like an extremist, which honestly sucks.

I keep my beard clean and well-groomed, but it feels like some people automatically judge you if you’re Middle Eastern and have a beard.
Has anyone else experienced this? Do you just ignore it, or did you change your beard because of the comments?

I just flushed it down the toilet

Hi everyone,

I’m 38 years old and I’ve been smoking weed daily since I was 14. Over the years, I’ve managed to quit several times, usually for about a month, but I always end up going back to it.(now on day 5)

Right now, I really want to quit for good. I’m tired of being stuck in this cycle of stopping, feeling better, and then convincing myself that I can handle “just one joint” which always turns back into daily smoking.

For those of you who have successfully quit after many years of heavy use, what helped you stay quit long-term? How did you deal with cravings and the mental tricks that made you relapse?

I’ve already proven to myself that I can stop for a month, but I seem to struggle with staying stopped.

Any tips, personal experiences, or advice would be greatly appreciated.