I don’t know if I’m insane or not, but I went and got what I believe is the 6th printer purchased in the six years since we started this business. My mom humored this one and foot the bill, which I’m unbelievably grateful for.

To celebrate me coming back full force I’m running a sale over in our Facebook group that’s absolutely worth checking out! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SaZw91r1x/?

Mystery tees are $15 plus shipping, you pick the theme (snarky, caffeine, mom/dad, Halloween/holidays, stoner, pride, etc). Another sale I’m running is buy 2 get one free- that sale you pick the prints! Anyone who purchases thru this weekends sale will be entered into a giveaway as well🎉🥳

In other news, by the graciousness of some amazing people I was able to order my tires and Monday they will be installed so I can get my car to pass inspection! That had been a genuine worry of mine so to be able to have done that was an amazing birthday gift that I’m beyond grateful for🖤

I did spend most of my birthday in tears. Although people say I’m doing amazing with handling everything that’s happened, I still find myself in hysterical tears at least twice a day because I miss that crazy prick. It’s impossible to erase 18 years worth of memories that a lot was really good times- he didn’t get sick till the very end. I’m having to mourn the loss of somebody who’s still alive and capable of being the person he once was if he got on freaking meds- which is a difficult spot to be in as I foolishly hope that he will get his head out of his ass. I miss my best friend and I just want him happy and healthy again.

The end of July I did end up having to go back on suboxone again. I share that because I know there’s still a ton of stigma where there shouldn’t be and my hope is that in sharing my own experience it can help others feel a little less alone needing the extra support.

This week I celebrate 9 years off fentanyl and heroin and it would have been my 3 years off suboxone as well but I definitely hit a point this summer that I knew white knuckling life was hurting me more than anything. I’ve always been vocal about my experience with suboxone and how it saved my life- it’s a medication I’ll be forever grateful for as it gave support where I desperately needed. I have perfected a tapering schedule and have come off withdrawal free in the past so I know that if/when I decide I want to come off again I know that’s totally doable. If anyone would like me to make a blog post with my tapering schedule and exactly how I did it I’m more than happy to do so. I know many people use the sublocade injection- unfortunately I had a reaction to that shot and refuse to ever try it again. I’ve seen the shot work great for many people, I’m just not one of them.

I’m still doing the art stuff, I’ve been having a lot of fun with it and it’s been a good distraction since quitting smoking. I’m at 16 days without cigarettes! The patches do definitely help, I don’t think I’d be doing as well without them.

I’m not giving up🖤