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Born out of one man's journey from addiction to purpose, Twenty Percent stands with the 20% of people who stay sober long-term- and fights for the 80% still in the struggle.

Sending love to anyone in a dark place right now. ❤️I mean that. I know what that dark place feels like — I lived there....
10/25/2026

Sending love to anyone in a dark place right now. ❤️

I mean that. I know what that dark place feels like — I lived there. For a long time I carried everything I saw in rescue work in silence, and I tried to drink it away. Drinking wasn't fun for me. It was medicinal. It was the only way I could temporarily forget about the things I would see on a daily basis. Until one day I realized alcohol was controlling me, not the other way around.

If you're there right now, I need you to hear this: you are not weak. You are not beyond help. And you are not alone, even when it feels like you are.

You got this. Not because it's easy — but because you're still here. And still here is enough to start from.

One day at a time. One honest conversation at a time. If you don't know who to talk to, my DMs are always open. No judgment, no lectures. Just someone who gets it.

If you're in crisis right now, call or text 988. Help is there, day or night.

I'm rooting for you. ❤️

The harder I worked in animal rescue, the more I was quietly falling apart. đź’”Nobody warns you about that part. You see t...
10/23/2026

The harder I worked in animal rescue, the more I was quietly falling apart. đź’”

Nobody warns you about that part. You see the abuse. You see the neglect. You hold the animals who were thrown away like they never mattered, and you smile for the camera and post the happy updates because that's the job. But I didn't know how to process any of it. So I did what a lot of us do — I bottled it up and carried it home with me.

And at night, I drank.

I told myself it was just taking the stress off my plate for a little while. Just a way to unwind. Just temporary. But the truth is, I never drank for fun. Drinking was medicinal. It was the only way I knew to temporarily forget the things I saw every single day.

It didn't take long before the alcohol had a grip on me — and it wasn't letting go. I thought I was using it to cope. The reality is, it was controlling me.

I don't share this for sympathy. I share it because I know somebody reading this is doing exactly what I did — carrying pain nobody sees, and numbing it the only way they know how. You're not weak. You're hurting. And there is no shame in admitting you need help.

Please don't wait until it owns you. Tell somebody. Ask for help. It is the bravest thing you will ever do — braver than anything I ever did in a shelter.

And if you don't know where to start, my DMs are always open. I'm not a counselor, but I am somebody who understands exactly where you are. No judgment. Just a conversation, and I'll help however I can.

You don't have to carry this alone. đź–¤

— Scott

💜 Mental illness isn’t a choice. 💜No one chooses to be so depressed they can’t get out of bed.No one chooses to have pan...
10/23/2026

💜 Mental illness isn’t a choice. 💜

No one chooses to be so depressed they can’t get out of bed.
No one chooses to have panic attacks every day.
No one chooses a mind that makes life harder.

Mental illness isn’t weakness.
It isn’t laziness.
And it’s never attention-seeking.

It’s invisible pain.
It’s emotional exhaustion.
It’s fighting battles no one else can see.

Sometimes it’s smiling when you’re breaking inside.
Sometimes it’s pretending to be okay because you don’t want to be a burden.
And sometimes, it’s waking up each morning and choosing to keep going—even when it hurts.

So if someone’s struggling, don’t ask why they’re like this.
Ask how you can stand beside them. đź’ś

Let’s make space for the battles we can’t see.
Let’s remind each other that healing takes time—and that it’s okay to not be okay.

Mental illness doesn’t always look the way people expect.Someone can sound confident while battling anxiety. They can sm...
10/23/2026

Mental illness doesn’t always look the way people expect.

Someone can sound confident while battling anxiety. They can smile, make jokes, and still be carrying depression. They can show up to work and keep doing what’s expected while struggling in ways no one else can see.

I know how easy it can be to keep going on the outside while hurting on the inside. Addiction and mental health struggles don’t always announce themselves. Sometimes people get very good at hiding them.

So please, check in on the people you care about. And if you’re the one struggling, you don’t have to wait until everything falls apart to reach out. You deserve support even if you’re still getting through the day and everyone thinks you’re “fine.”

My DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. I’ll respect your privacy. You are never alone. ❤️

I’m 28 months sober, and I still catch myself staring at the liquor store in my neighborhood every time I drive past it....
10/22/2026

I’m 28 months sober, and I still catch myself staring at the liquor store in my neighborhood every time I drive past it.

That might not make sense to someone who hasn’t struggled with alcoholism. They might wonder why I even notice it. But an alcoholic understands: the disease has a way of keeping its hold on you, even after you’ve worked hard to build a sober life.

That doesn’t mean I want to go back. It means I have to stay aware, use the tools I’ve learned, and keep choosing recovery—especially when an old trigger catches my attention.

The disease may want me back, but you can’t have me. I’m still here. I’m still sober. And I’m still going to keep going, one day at a time. ❤️

If you’re struggling, my DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

If you reach out to me and share what you’re going through, please know that your privacy matters. I will never share yo...
10/21/2026

If you reach out to me and share what you’re going through, please know that your privacy matters. I will never share your name or our conversations with anyone. You can talk to me honestly, without worrying that your story will become someone else’s to tell.

You don’t owe me anything in return. I’m here to listen, without judgment, whenever you need someone.

If you’re struggling, my DMs are always open. You are never alone. ❤️

“My greatest act of self-love is the day I broke up with alcohol.”I felt that in my heart when I read it.For a long time...
10/18/2026

“My greatest act of self-love is the day I broke up with alcohol.”

I felt that in my heart when I read it.

For a long time, I used alcohol to quiet the anxiety, depression, grief, and pain I didn’t know how to face. I stayed busy helping everyone else and tried to convince myself I was fine. But eventually, alcohol wasn’t giving me relief. It was taking more and more from me.

The day I asked for help wasn’t the day everything suddenly became easy. It was the day I stopped trying to do it all alone. Going to treatment was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made, and one of the most loving things I’ve ever done for myself.

Recovery hasn’t been a straight line, and I’m still learning how to care for the parts of me I spent years trying to silence. But I’m grateful I gave myself the chance to find out what life could feel like without alcohol.

If you’re reading this and wondering whether you need help, please don’t wait until things get worse. Tell someone you trust. Talk to a doctor, therapist, or recovery professional. You deserve support, and you don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach for it.

Choosing recovery didn’t mean I was weak. It meant I was finally willing to fight for my life.

KEEP GOING.

My DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the people I hurt while I was drinking.I’m sorry. Not because I was drunk, and n...
10/17/2026

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the people I hurt while I was drinking.

I’m sorry. Not because I was drunk, and not because I didn’t mean it. I’m sorry because the people I hurt didn’t deserve the lies, the broken trust, or the person I became.

I can’t ask anyone to forget what I did. Getting sober doesn’t erase the past or undo the pain I caused. What I can do is keep taking responsibility, keep making amends where I can, and keep doing the work to become a better person.

That work doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one honest choice at a time, one day at a time. I’m grateful for the chance to keep going—and I know I still have more work to do.

If you’re carrying something heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. My DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

When I speak at hospitals and treatment centers, patients sometimes ask me, “When did you know your drinking had changed...
10/17/2026

When I speak at hospitals and treatment centers, patients sometimes ask me, “When did you know your drinking had changed?”

I wish I had a clear answer. A specific day. A moment when everything suddenly clicked.

But I don’t.

I think the change happened so gradually that I couldn’t see it while I was living through it. What I do know is that it had been a long time since drinking felt simple or stress-free. I honestly can’t remember the last time I drank without worrying about the consequences—what I might say, what I might do, how I’d feel the next morning, or what I’d have to hide or explain.

Somewhere along the way, something I once thought I enjoyed became something I felt I needed. And admitting that is frightening. It was frightening to realize alcohol had become tangled up with how I handled stress, pain, and feelings I didn’t know how to face.

I didn’t have one dramatic moment that told me everything had changed. Looking back, I can see the signs were there. I just wasn’t ready—or able—to put them together.

If you’re wondering when your relationship with alcohol changed, maybe you don’t have to know the exact moment to take that question seriously. You don’t have to wait until everything falls apart to ask for help. You’re allowed to reach out because something doesn’t feel right.

I know how scary that can be. I also know there is a life beyond the fear, the shame, and the constant worry. I’m grateful I kept going long enough to find it.

KEEP GOING. đź–¤

My DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

I used to think recovery meant getting through one day without drinking. In the beginning, even one day could feel impos...
10/14/2026

I used to think recovery meant getting through one day without drinking. In the beginning, even one day could feel impossible.

Alcohol had become the way I tried to quiet my anxiety, avoid grief, and outrun everything I didn’t know how to feel. Getting sober meant finally facing those things—and learning, with help, that I didn’t have to face them alone.

Treatment at Valley Hope, AA, my sponsor, and the people who kept showing up for me helped me build a life I want to protect. Today, I protect my recovery by staying connected, being honest when life gets hard, and making room for the feelings I once tried to drown out.

I also get to speak with people at AdventHealth who are standing where I once stood. Every time I do, I’m reminded that recovery isn’t something I want to take for granted. It’s something I’m grateful to keep choosing.

I’m not perfect, and I don’t have it all figured out. But I know what my life was like before recovery—and I know how much is worth protecting now.

If you’re struggling, please don’t wait until you feel ready or have the perfect words. Reach out to someone. Let them help you take the first step.

KEEP GOING. đź’™

My DMs are always open if you need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

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