I receive many emails each day from supporters of mine who are struggling. I want more than anything to be able to help each person individually, but I have found that because I care about each of you so much, that oftentimes I end up becoming incredibly overwhelmed because I can’t help but to absorb your pain. I will continue responding to your emails, but if for some reason you need help/support sooner than I am able to give it — I am making a list of cool resources that you might find helpful.
*I am not affiliated with any of these in ANY way, and I receive nothing from any of them for mentioning them. I have just done a little digging to compile these so you don’t have to, because I love your freaking FACE off.*
You are never alone, I promise you that.
Crisis Text Line – If you are feeling suicidal, depressed, like you want to harm yourself, or just need someone to talk to, you can text 741741 from your phone and an ACTUAL human being will be there for you. Or call 1-800-273-8255.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline – If you feel alone and like you are at the end of your rope, call this number 1-800-273-8255.
211.org – This website offers resources for those struggling with food, shelter, utilities and more. Check out the website or dial 211 from you phone.
SAMHSA – This website provides information about ALL mental health and addiction, it has a treatment locator, information about grants for treatment, and many other resources.
Thehotline.org (Domestic Violence) – This website helps define domestic violence and offers opportunities for you to determine if you are in an abusive situation. It also offers resources to get you to safety if you are ready. Click the link or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Find Domestic Violence Shelters near you
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: If you happen to be having an anxiety attack between the hours of 10am and 6pm est (lol) you can call this number 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) and they will answer questions about the following:
- Symptoms of mental health conditions
- Treatment options
- Local support groups and services
- Education programs
- Helping family members get treatment
- Programs to help find jobs
NA.org – information and resources about the 12-step program Narcotics Anonymous.
Nar-Anon – Resources for loved ones of addicts.
Al-Anon – Resources for loved ones of those struggling with alcohol abuse.
AA.org – information and resources about the 12-step program Alcoholics Anonymous.
OA.org – information and resources for the program that helps those who struggle with overeating.
National Eating Disorders Association – Has lots of resources for those who are struggling with an eating disorder, or love someone who is. They have a helpline as well. (800) 931-2237
Gambling Addiction Resources – If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, this site offers information and resources.
The Military Crisis Line – text-messaging service, and online chat provide free VA support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. Text 838255 Call 1-800- 273-8255 and press 1.
Codependency Anonymous Virtual Meetings
Facebook Support Groups
Again, I am not affiliated with any of these groups, I haven’t been a member and just searched them out. You will have your own experiences, but I have found it incredibly therapeutic to gain insight from others who share similar experiences. It helps to know you aren’t alone. (If you own one of the groups I mention and would like to be removed from the list, please let me know!) Feel free to search out your own group to find a community that fits <3
CLEAN AND SOBER – Addiction Recovery Support Group
Loving Your Child Through Their Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group.
Eating Disorder (Anorexia, BED, Bulimia & EDNOS) Recovery Support Group
Grieving the loss of a loved one Support Group
Gambling Addiction and Recovery
Depression and Anxiety Support
Postpartum Support International
Suicide Prevention for Military, Veterans and Support Group
Battle scars survivor led self-harm support group
Domestic Violence Support for Women
Chronic & Invisible Illness Support ???
Bipolar Disorder Support Group – A Global Community
BONUS LINKS FOR FUN
These websites make me happy when I’m feeling down. They don’t know I exist and I’m not affiliated with them in any way. I just wanted to share because I love you.
goodnewsnetwork.org/ – For happy and positive news articles (for a change)
Happy News (Hero Stories) – Cool lil articles about everyday heroes!
You’re Getting Old – Enter your birthdate and find out a bunch of fun facts about the day you were born. Cuz why the hell not. LOL.
TED – I love going here for insight, strength and inspiration.
Damn You Autocorrect – These just make me so happy for some reason.
Postsecret – I’ve been visiting this website since like high school. It’s not for everyone. For some reason I am incredibly fascinated by the dark secrets of others. People anonymously mail a secret in, and they are oftentimes shocking, heartbreaking and some — strangely relatable.
Awkward Family photos – enough said.
Pixelthoughts – a really cool 60 second meditation exercise.
Don’t forget SafeCallNow.org.
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Tiff, I don’t ever wanna be in this without your humor. Many many thanks for all the laughs
What do u do when you see a spaceman? You park in it!
35 yrs in active addiction. Last 15 of those years strung out on heroin. Got clean 11/22/10. Lived thru overdoses, an entire year of the craziest psychosis imaginable and only really understood by those who’ve been thru it. I tell the stories with humor. Tho it was sad, scary and sick. The fact I’m alive is a miracle. Always wanted to write a book with both the horror, and humor in which I live by today. Don’t have the focus to do it. I know it would be an amazing story and help show addicts there is hope. I need someone to collaborate with. Even short stories. My story unlike many addicts reminds me of Nikki six’s story it’s so unimaginable I survived. You’re an amazing inspiration, we all are to someone, somewhere.
I am in serious need of help right now. My husband and I have been struggling to get sober and this weekend he lost his battle, I woke up and found him lifeless and I am now so traumatized, I wish it could have just been me, I am so exhausted and not sure I have the strength to move on. I have lost everything. I don’t even know where to start.
Hello
How are you doing?everything is on?
Do you need anything?
Hello just checking in with you. Are you okay?
oh no, amy! i am so sorry. that is a soul-wrenching nightmare. i am hoping that you’re still with us (in this life as well as in sobriety) & sending you all of this stranger’s thoughts, healing vibes & love.
Amy..I am just reading this..are you okay?
NEABPD Family Connections in the USA, Sashbear.org Family Connections in Canada
Thank you for this … please add grandparentsgrieving, a closed Facebook page for the often neglected grandparents of the loss of a grandchild. We share our feelings knowing we are not alone in this painful situation.
I follow your Facebook, and I am truly inspired by you! Your own life experiences are ones you share with others, and it really does help. You are a beautiful light in this very dark world!
I follow your Facebook, and I am truly inspired by you! Your own life experiences are ones you share with others, and it really does help. You are a beautiful light in this very dark world!
Hi,
You had mentioned a week or so ago about things you do when you start to have an anxiety/panic attack. It was something called orbeez, you put your hands in them and something magical happens. I had to find out what this magic was and if it would work for me. I searched amazon for them and low and behold they appeared. I just received them yesterday and have some soaking. I am not sure how to proceed I am so enthralled with them! Thank you for the tips. I adore you.
Kimber (March 23rd, 2013 sober date)
I seen you when you came to Sacramento, and you looked like you were ready to go home and be with your family. Youâ??re an amazing inspiration to us all. Do lives from your home, you donâ??t need to tour or add the extra stress of all the people who want your attention, your family needs your attention, not us. We love you, but we love that you put your family first. Thanks for being you. I am now able to teach my sister how to deal with her husband whoâ??s a addict. I am also able to learn how to take everyday for what itâ??s worth and enjoy the little things. Not keeping up with the Jones, and being happy to have my family. Youâ??re a blessing to all those that know you.Â
Love always, Jennifer LawsonÂ
PS, I didnâ??t mean, you look tired, I just meant more like ready to go home ð?¡Â I loved your book. Also the homeless guy, you said you wanted to find waited for you. We took pics with him and he got a book ð???Â
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Found by way of FB a few months ago and you lift my spirits with your “morning meetings”. When your are down it’s very relatable. Thank you for being so very brave and honest about your good and you bad days. You are helping me and many others make it through this thing called life. Love you to the moon and back!
This list is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing it!
Tiffany, there’s so much I want to say to you to demonstrate my appreciation and love to you. You have helped me so much with my depression and anxiety. Thank you so much Tiffany. Love you! ???
Thank you for your post and for your humor. Your strength is uplifting and supportive. I look forward to the light and laughter you share with us. Your inspiration keeps us going. ?
testing is going on.!
I am a Mother to 4 girlsand a step mother to 3 boys and 2 girls… Between us we share a total of 9 kids… Our oldest is our daughter together who just turned 24… I also have 5 Grandbabies… 3 girls and 2 boys… I often struggle with life… Depression is all too real and sometimes I don’t know how to deal… I suffer from pain on a daily basis… I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, CRPS and POTS… I struggle with how to deal with the pain… Medication doesn’t help as much anymore… Bad weather makes things worse… I try to keep up, but always seem to fall short… My energy just isn’t there like it used to be… Your videos always seem to lift me up… I want so bad to feel better and not hurt all the time… Sleep deprived and exhausted… Thank You for lifting my spirits and making me smile… There is so much more I’d Love to talk to you about… If you ever get a chance to respond please do… Your Friend… Jodi
NAMI has warm lines. In missouri there is one called compassionate ear that takes over from 6 pm to 10 pm. Both are totally manned by volunteers who are vetted in peer counseling. I call when I’m anxious confused overwhelmed for grounding and perspective. If you need someone to talk to but you are not at immediate risk call NAMI and ask about this resource in your area
Watched your you tube on “haters gonna hate” and in it you sing to your kids before bed, loved it! Your son sang a bit of “you are my sunshine”, and it just brought a flood of emotions to me, that’s what my mom sang to me, and I’m 60 yrs old, she passed away when she was younger, and I miss her every,every day so much! Just loved that vid, I get your feeds on my FB page about the cleaning products and said as soon as I started watching, you have so much talent to keep people laughing and keep it REAL! Keep it up, you’ll go far!
Love Your stuff!!
Such an important thing to share at this time. Thank you!
Jodi,
I just want you to know I’m thinking of you. I hope you have a good day.
Dawn
usefull links, thank for sharing this
I tried looking at your Merch but nothing works when clicked. I tried 3 different web browsers and the only hoodie that actually could be clicked on links to your book. Colors of items are not clickable and there is no way to obtain the price and order.
Watching your videos has helped me so much.
I love seeing that you also enjoy Damn You Autocorrect. That is my go to when I am feeling stressed or anxious to help me calm down.
Thank you for sharing these helpful thoughts. It’s helped me a lot while I’m reading. Great thoughts. Keep sharing thoughts like this and keep motivate us.
Good thoughts.Love this kind of motivational post!!
Keep sharing!!
Focusonthefamily.com
I second Focus on the Family! They’re an incredible Christian resource with lots of knowledge and have been around for many years.
Hi Tiffany, I have been reading your book High Achiever, and I just started reading the chapter after your first night of inpatient recovery. I was very happy when I found your book. I have been watching you on Facebook for about a year now, and I find you to be very inspirational. I also love your honesty and humor, I just wanted to say thank you for everything, I know you have a lot of fans and people that wish to talk to you, and I would absolutely love that chance if your ever interested. But I do understand the hassle of trying to please everyone who wants the same thing, believe me I understand no worries. Anyways, let me give you a little about me.
My name is also Tiffany, and I am 32. In high school I was addicted to all drugs, I was able to quit, not exactly by choice, when I was 18. In the last 5 years, I have been addicted to alcohol. The first year was me drinking a lot and turning into a alcoholic. The following two years I spent in my bed drinking non stop. I gave up on life and lost my spirit, I also lost my daughter. I have been attending Addiction Day treatment on and off for the past two years. I have relapsed multiple times, but I kept and if need be will keep trying!!! Last time before my relapse I made it to 100 days sober. This time I have felt stronger than ever and the things I am learning and practicing in my life are truly helping in so many ways. Today I am 95 days SOBER!!! This time I believe my classes are working.
It truly helps knowing that I’m not alone and everybody makes the wrong decision, seeing how you have overcome making the wrong decision is very helpful and it gives me hope.
-Thank you
I know of a program in the Baton Rouge area called called connections for life that help women readjust into society after being incarcerated for a substance related charge that provides them with a place to live, helps them find a job and provides transportation and food and necessities that also includes a 12 step recovery program. It’s associated with Connections for Life thrift store. If you feel it’s valid to be posted to this forum.
How do I sign up for your blog?
I wanted to help a friend and I didn’t know where to start. It’s really helpful. Thank you so much for posting it.
You are a true inspiration. We are so aligned. It’s crazy. I am 7 years sober from a lifelong heroin addiction and I just started a blog called Progressing Not Perfecting. You are what I aspire to be. I spent my life in jail for petty drug related crimes in Vermont. I have lost everyone I have ever cared about to drugs, some before my very eyes. I am trying so hard to make it count but I had no idea how hard this would be. I feel that I am being stigmatized by the entire niche. Your a hero. Your my hero. I hope you are well. You are helping so many people and that’s all I ever wanted. Light, love, & metta.