My rookie card? A grudge from ’78. Still worthless.
In Case of Emergency, Break Childhood — 9.9.25
www.sobernotsubtle.com/breakglass
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My rookie card? A grudge from ’78. Still worthless.
In Case of Emergency, Break Childhood — 9.9.25
www.sobernotsubtle.com/breakglass
#InCaseOfEmergencyBreakChildhood #JasonMayo #SoberNotSubtle #Memoir #GenX #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery
We left the house in the morning, came back at dinner, and somehow didn’t die.
This is Day 2 of my Break Glass Series—pull quotes from my upcoming memoir.
#InCaseOfEmergencyBreakChildhood #JasonMayo #SoberNotSubtle #Memoir #GenX #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #BookLaunch
Sometimes the hardest words to say are, “I’m not OK.”
From my upcoming memoir In Case of Emergency, Break Childhood — coming 9.9.25.
www.sobernotsubtle.com/breakglass
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Here it is. ❤️
The cover for In Case of Emergency, Break Childhood.
I’ll be sharing quotes from the book here until launch day, September 9th.
Let me know what you think.
#Memoir #IndieAuthor #InCaseOfEmergencyBreakChildhood #BookLaunch #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #SoberNotSubtle #BookCommunity
“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay
It’s okay to not have it all figured out. Reaching out isn’t weakness—it’s strength in motion. 💙 #MentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #YouAreNotAlone #sobernotsubtle
From full-on panic in a conference room to finding calm with one simple AA phrase: “Keep your head above your feet.” This guest post is raw, real, and worth the read. #Sobriety #Recovery #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #Anxiety #SerenityNow #SoberNotSubtle
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Happy Friday!!!! #funnymemes #mentalhealth #recovery #puppies #doglover #sobernotsubtle
You never know what someone’s carrying.
A smile might be hiding a storm.
A silence might be screaming.
Kindness costs nothing—but it might mean everything.
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We spend so much energy trying to control the uncontrollable. This is your reminder to come back to what’s actually yours to carry.
#MentalHealth #MindsetMatters #LetGo #ControlWhatYouCan #SoberNotSubtle #RecoveryTools #MentalHealthBlog #AddictionRecoveryBlog #HealthAndWellnessBlog #SoberBlog
This image popped up and hit me harder than I expected.
“Hope lots of things make you happy today.”
Not everything. Not perfectly. Just… lots.
Sometimes a moment of peace, a kind word, or one thing going right is enough.
#MentalHealthAwareness #SoberNotSubtle #ProgressNotPerfection
You don’t have to have it all figured out to be proud of who you are. Masterpiece. Mess. Magic. All at once. 🎨✨ #WorkInProgress #SelfLove #SoberNotSubtle
In the final half of his story, Michael Letzeisen dives deeper into life after alcohol—where the real work begins.
🧠 Read “Life After Alcohol: Finding Myself in Sobriety (Part Two of Two)”
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“Positive vibes only” is emotional gaslighting with glitter. You’re human. You’re allowed to feel the whole damn spectrum. 🌈💭
#MentalHealthMatters #FeelYourFeelings #SoberNotSubtle #EmotionalHonesty #MentalHealthBlog #AddictionRecoveryBlog #HealthAndWellnessBlog #SoberBlog
Sobriety isn’t just about what you leave behind—it’s about everything you gain.
Recovery doesn’t just change lives—it builds them.
Let’s keep showing what’s possible. 💪
#RecoveryWorks #Inspiration #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #SoberNotSubtle #PeerSupport #HealthAndWellnessBlog
This week’s reminder: You’re not just the caretaker. You’re on the list too. 🫶 #SelfCareIsNotSelfish #TakeCareOfYou #MentalHealthMatters #SoberNotSubtle #RecoveryIsSelfLove
🔥 From rock bottom to bear-crawling toward purpose.
Brenton’s story is raw, real, and full of grit.
No shortcuts. Just the truth.
👉 Read it now: sobernotsubtle.com/2025/07/04/f...
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You’re allowed to want more—peace, joy, purpose. The universe isn’t broke, and neither is your spirit. 🍓✨ #RecoveryIsRich #AbundanceMindset #SoberAndThriving #AskForMore #MentalHealthMatters #SoberNotSubtle #AddictionRecoveryBlog #SoberBlog #HealthAndWellnessBlog
🌹 Perspective is everything. You can focus on the thorns… or celebrate the roses. Life might be prickly sometimes, but there’s beauty tucked in the pain if you’re willing to see it. 🌱
#GratitudeShift #PerspectiveMatters #MentalHealthBlog #SoberBlog #AddictionRecoveryBlog #SoberNotSubtle
Sometimes the detour is the destination.
We don’t always get the map we want—but we end up exactly where we need to be.
#TrustTheJourney #SoberNotSubtle #RecoveryWisdom #MentalHealthBlog #GrowthMindset
I love everything about this post by Sarah Fader. She rips the label off disability—and rewrites the narrative. It’s not about being broken. It’s about being brilliantly different. #DisabilityPride #MentalHealthAwareness #SoberNotSubtle #DifferentNotBroken #AuthenticLiving
In recovery, every moment we spend stuck in the past is a moment we lose in the present. Healing doesn’t mean we’re happy all the time—but it does mean we get to choose peace over pain, one moment at a time.
#SobrietyJourney #ChooseHealing
#OneDayAtATime #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberNotSubtle
My latest piece on Sober Not Subtle is about what I’ve learned bringing meetings into the local jail—and how healing shows up when we least expect it.
#RecoveryStory #SoberNotSubtle #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #MentalHealthBlog
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💡You can have a crowd cheering for you, but if you’re not in your own corner, it won’t mean a thing. Self-belief is the real game-changer.🔥 #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #BelieveInYourself #SoberNotSubtle #RecoveryIsPossible
People come and go—and that’s not a failure, it’s a feature. Let the arrivals fill you with gratitude, and the exits make you stronger. 🌱💪 #GrowthMindset #GratitudeAndStrength #SoberNotSubtle #mentalhealthblog #soberblog #healthandwellnessblog #addictionrecoveryblog
Grief. Faith. Purpose.
Kevin Paull’s latest guest post hits hard—in the best way.
🔗 sobernotsubtle.com/2025/06/16/o...
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Asking for respect isn’t asking for too much. It’s asking for the bare minimum. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for having standards.
#SelfRespect, #MentalHealthMatters, #BoundariesAreHealthy, #HealingJourney, #SoberNotSubtle
You deserve softness.
Speak to yourself with love.
Rest without guilt.
Laugh without apology.
And choose people who make you feel lighter, not smaller.
Protect your peace like it’s your damn job.
Because it is. 💛
#SoberNotSubtle #SelfLoveClub #ProtectYourPeace #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery
To the dads showing up, staying sober, and doing the work—this one’s for you. Whether you’ve got years under your belt or you’re just trying to make it through today, your effort matters. You matter. 💙
#soberdads #recoveryjourney #mentalhealthblog #soberblog #addictionrecoveryblog #SoberNotSubtle
Lived experience isn’t a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. Peer support changes lives, builds trust, and proves recovery is possible. #peersupport #livedexperience #recoveryjourney #SoberNotSubtle
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🧠This quote from Dan Millman hits home for anyone who’s ever felt held hostage by their own thoughts. It’s not about silencing them… it’s about not giving them the 🎤
#MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryTools #MindfulnessInAction #SoberNotSubtle