So, this is kind of random for a sneaker subreddit, but I feel like sharing about it, and can delete the post if need be. I’ve been into sneakers since I was a little kid. The last 10-15 years I struggled on and off with a severe opiate addiction. For obvious reasons sneakers were the last thing on my mind for many years. This past year I finally had enough and quit for good. I realized how bad my life had gotten, and life goes by so quick I want to make something of myself while I still can. I’ve had a stable job in my career for the past year, finally got caught up on debt, and the last 3-4 months have gotten back to sneaker collecting. It feels so good to be scrolling on instagram and see sneaker releases in my feed and I know I can buy them if I want. This might sound dumb but when I look over at my sneaker collection I get a little feeling of pride that I’m finally overcoming my demons and not wasting all my money on something that was killing me and killed a lot of my friends.

  • xbenzeroxBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Hey there fellow junkie. I did the same thing. I’m 5 years clean now and sneakers are a way to funnel my obsessions in a way healthier way.

  • Nic1800BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Sneaker collecting is so gratifying. I’m glad you chose to be a part of this game instead of being enslaved to your demons!

  • boglin73BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Thanks for sharing your brave and heartfelt post. Kia kaha - stay strong.

  • Leading_Childhood_45BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You’re not alone bro, I’ve been sober close to five years now. Stay solid and congrats on being able to reinstate the collection my guy🤜🤛

  • misteridBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    glad you made it through. happy you’re here. happy thanksgiving!

  • adamdarbyBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Well done! Happy you managed to face and beat your demons into the ground bro! Not many make it out the other side.

  • chitown1992BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    This is amazing. I love seeing things like this in this sub. I’m proud of you, man! And I’m happy that a passion of yours is helping you overcome some traumatic experiences you’ve had. Keep going, brother. We are all pulling for you ✊🏻✊🏻

  • Helpful-Fun-533BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Not dumb at all OP! I have a similar thing with my collection I look and I know it’s because of my hard work and a gift to childhood me for overcoming a lot of

  • Apprehensive-Can-857BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Congrats on turning your life around. I got back into sneaker collecting about 3 or 4 months ago. It’s been pretty exciting, to say the least. Love your story. Thanks for sharing.

  • Madterps2021BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Good for you, keep going and don’t relapse. Keep your mind focus on your career, family live and trying to make amends with people you wronged in the past and keep collecting.

  • Optimal-Ad3709BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I know exactly what you’re going through. For me I’m starting to realize when im not spending 90% of my money on drugs, i can cop shoes every week and still save money at the same time.