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  "The Real Ones Know" By Eric Protein Moseley I keep it real—always have, always will. And from what I’ve seen and experienced, only a small percentage of people succeed in recovery. I won’t bombard you with statistics. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. The hardest part? It’s not just staying clean. It’s the people you gotta face while doing it. They come in three types. First , there are the ones who are truly happy for you. No shade, no backhanded comments. They see you now and say, “Damn, you did it.” They admire you. Maybe it’s ‘cause they know someone they love who’s still out there and they’re holding on to hope. Or maybe they’ve just seen too many falls and are grateful you didn’t. Those people? Keep ‘em close. Then , there are the ones who don’t care. They don’t cheer, but they’re not praying for your downfall either. Maybe they’re numb to it. Maybe they’ve seen too many fake comebacks. They’ll nod if you talk about it, but they won’t lose sleep either way. Neutral. And...

The Brady Bunch Effect—Rebooting My Mind, One Rerun at a Time

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Blog Post for Eric Protein Moseley’s “Recipe for Recovery” Series Title: The Brady Bunch Effect—Rebooting My Mind, One Rerun at a Time By Eric Protein Moseley Some people need silence to think. I need nostalgia . Recovery isn't always about finding some profound new truth. Sometimes it's about going back— way back. Back to a time before the chaos, before the streets, before the addiction. For me, that place lives in the comforting, slightly corny, and always predictable world of The Brady Bunch . That’s right. When I’m fighting the temptation, when my mind starts wandering into dangerous territory, I don’t go looking for something new. I hit rewind on my life—and I land right in front of a small television, watching Mike and Carol Brady sort out whether Greg should be allowed to keep a goat in the backyard or if Marcia is ever going to get over that broken nose. Why? Because The Brady Bunch reminds me of a world where things had structure, where people talked it out, whe...

Eric Protein Moseley’s Recipe for Recovery — Rebooting Your Mind Back to a Good Place

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                                 Compilation  book by Story Terrace for the Unsung Hero Campaign during COVID-19 Eric Protein Moseley’s Recipe for Recovery — Rebooting Your Mind Back to a Good Place Recovery isn’t just about quitting substances. It’s about  rewiring your mind  to find peace, strength, and purpose, even when life feels like it’s falling apart. I call this  rebooting your mind . Like restarting a frozen computer, sometimes you have to reset your thoughts, beliefs, and habits to get back to a place where healing can begin. Here’s my recipe — a real, no-BS guide to reboot your mind and find your way back to a good place: 1. Start With Honesty Be real with yourself. No more hiding behind excuses or pretending everything’s fine. Admit where you are — the pain, the struggles, the fears. Honesty isn’t weakness.  It’s the first step to taking control. 2. Feed Your Mind R...