She Sold Happiness in Glass Jars

🎙️ flard · 26921 points · Posted at 12:46:07 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)*

The poster read, “Happiness! Sold in Glass Jars! Call Today!” and underneath the text was a phone number.

I was walking home from a long, exhausting day of work when I caught a glimpse of the paper stapled on an old telephone pole. I took a picture of it thinking it was amusing.

I was going to show my wife once I got to our apartment, but I was caught up with chores and forgot about it—dinner, dishes, laundry, packing a snack for our daughter, putting her to bed, then putting her toys away that she’d left out in the living room—every night, it was the exact same routine.

The next day, I awoke sleeping back-to-back with my wife. I always had to get up earlier than she did for my job, so I quietly got ready for the day and headed out the door.

At work, I was updating the company’s latest expense report. Most days were similar to this one. They were basically paying me to stare at a computer for nine hours a day and input a couple numbers in to a spreadsheet. I finished my work very quickly, so I decided to head out of the office early—it also helped that it was a Friday, and a lot of people leave early at the end of the week.

On my walk back, I was thinking of what my life had become. I did this often. I always dreamed of traveling when I was younger. I wanted to drive across the country or solo-backpack across Europe. Then I met Kelsey. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Kelsey. I mean, I still do. We just don’t have that spark anymore. When you meet someone and get in a relationship, whether it’s meant to be or not, some of your personal life-plans have to be put on hold. And then that relationship turns to marriage, and then you have a baby, then you have to enroll your daughter in a preschool, then you have to get a better paying job and work more hours and blah, blah, blah.

I’m not trying to throw a pity party for myself. I’m just saying I wasn’t exactly content with where I was in my life. I wouldn’t have referred to myself as a happy person.

As I took the same route home that I did every day to work and back, I walked by the same poster I had passed the day before. I don’t know why, I really don’t, but I decided to call the number. I figured it would be some joke. Maybe someone just picks up and says, “I love you!” on the other end and hangs up. Or maybe it’s a line to a sex-worker. I had no idea what to expect.

I called. It only rang once before someone picked up.

“Hello?” a woman said.

“Uh, hi—um, I’m calling about your poster? Your ad?”

“Oh, awesome,” she said calmly, “when do you wanna pick it up?”

“Pick what up?”

“The jar…” she said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

“Oh, of course, um,” I realized then that I had left work early without telling Kelsey, so I could just go pick it up now and she’d be none the wiser, “what exactly is it? That your selling?”

“I just told you. It’s happiness. In a glass jar. Like the poster said. Happiness keeps best in glass jars. They’re more durable than, say, a plastic bag.”

“Um, okay. Should we meet somewhere?”

“For sure. I don’t want you to end up being a creep or something, so let’s go to a public place.”

The public place we decided on was a Starbucks parking lot a little over a mile from me.

Now, I didn’t think I was really going to be buying a jar of happiness or whatever. I was 99% sure she was going to sell me drugs. Maybe heroine would be in the jar. I remember thinking, Oh no, ‘happiness’ is probably a nickname for some street drug and I’m going to a drug deal. What if she’s a cop? Am I going to be arrested? But something inside me told me to keep walking, and so I did.

I stood outside and texted her.

Me: I’m here.

Her: Cool. Be there in a sec.

Me: What are you driving?

Her: Silver Camry.

And as her final text came through, I saw her car pull in. She took a spot not too far from where I stood. I could see there was no one else in the car, which put my kidnapping fear to rest. She opened her door and stood on the pavement, looking around until her eyes met mine. I gave her a little nod of acknowledgment. She simply responded by waving her hand, gesturing for me to come over to her car, so I did.

She was young, maybe mid-twenties, with curly, golden hair. Her skin was pale and contrasted with the all-black outfit she was wearing. I thought she looked like Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz had put on the Wicked Witch’s clothes.

“Nice day out,” she said as a greeting.

“Oh, yeah it is. Hadn’t really paid attention to it.”

“You were the one that called about the jar, right?”

“Yeah, that was me.”

“Cool, well, here you go.”

She handed me a very small, glass mason-jar. It couldn’t have been more than two inches tall. Inside of it was a light. Not a light bulb—just light. It was like someone bottled up sunshine. It glowed even in the midafternoon daylight. It looked like a tiny sun, or a tiny universe existing in this little crystal-walled home. I was admiring it with no attempt to hide the awe on my face.

“Pretty rad isn’t it?”

“What—what is it?”

“You’ve asked that, like, three different times, I think. My answer is still the same. It is happiness. Happiness in a glass jar.”

“What do I do with it?”

“Keep it,” She said simply, “if you have any problems shoot me a text.”

She started to get into her car.

“Wait!” I said, “I thought you were selling this? How much is it?”

“Don’t worry, man,” she said with a smile, “you’ll pay.”

She closed her door and I stepped out of her way as she backed up, then drove off. What the hell had just happened? What was I holding? I looked down at the jar again, its radiance was simply mesmerizing. I put it in my pocket and could see its glow slightly through my pants. I began to walk home.

What was just a nice, sunny day, quickly changed into a rainy one with clouds wrapping the sky. It was not forecasted that it would rain, or else I would’ve ridden the bus or subway to work that day. I jogged home trying not to get too drenched. I finally found shelter once I made it to my apartment building.

I walked up to my door and found that my key wasn’t on my key ring anymore. Shit, I can’t believe I lost it again, I thought.

I knocked on the door and said in a somewhat loud voice, “Hey babe it’s me, I don’t know what happened to my key.” I heard the door being unlocked from the other side.

When the door opened, I was greeted by a large, heavy-set man with greasy hair and unkempt goatee, he said, “I think you got the wrong door, bud.”

“Oh!” I said, disoriented, “my bad, sorry, have a good one.”

He let out a chuckle as he closed the door.

Apartment number 33.

I know that was my apartment. I know it was. I’d been in apartment 33 for five years now. But that was not my apartment. From what I could see inside, all the furniture was different, it was painted a different color, it was all wrong. I felt like I’d hit my head and was drugged. In that moment, nothing made sense.

I pulled out my phone to call Kelsey so she could calm me down and tell me I just got confused for a second. But her contact wasn’t in my phone. In fact, nothing was in my phone. I had no messages with her. No previous calls. No pictures. It was like my phone reset to its factory settings. Did that girl somehow switch my phone out when I wasn’t looking? I would’ve just dialed Kelsey's number manually, but I couldn’t quite remember it. I had known it by heart before, but not anymore. I needed to get back to the office, I had all my contacts backed up on my work computer.

Since it was still raining, I hopped on the bus which had a stop right in front of the apartment complex. I rode downtown toward my office, the whole time staring at my wet shoes, wondering what the hell was going on.

We have a keycard access to our building so only authorized personnel can get inside. I always keep my access card in my wallet, always. But, surprise, surprise—it wasn’t there. I buzzed in to the speaker we had for guests with appointments, or employees as a back-up in case anyone lost or forgot their card.

BZZZ

“Hey this is Tim, I must’ve lost my card. My employee number is…” I stopped as I drew a blank.

A voice came through the Speaker, “Tim? You got cut out, what’s your employee number?"

“Um, I can’t remember, I—”

“That’s fine, just tell me your full name and department.”

“Uh, finance. I’m in finance. My full name is Tim Brooks.”

“One sec.”

About thirty seconds later, the man spoke to me again.

“We don’t have a Tim Brooks working in this building. Did you have an appointment with someone?”

I backed up in surprise, almost tripping on my own feet. I had just been in that office an hour or two ago. What was happening to me? I felt like I was getting Alzheimer’s but going through every stage in one day. I stared at my hands, unsure if I was in the right body. I felt like the world around me was disintegrating. I wasn’t in control, I was merely sitting inside somebody else’s head, watching the world through their eyes.

Just then, I got a text. I recognized the number immediately, it was that girl. The one who gave me the jar. I had forgotten all about it until I saw her text.

Her: Hey. How’s it going?

I looked at my phone, dumbfounded. It made me angry she was so nonchalant about this. She knew what was going on. She had done this somehow.

Me: What the hell did you do to me?!

Her: The worst is yet to come.

I was astronomically close to just chucking my phone as far as I could in frustration. I took the jar out of my pocket. It looked unchanged, still glowing just as bright.

“What the fuck did you do!” I yelled at the jar, realizing I probably looked like a lunatic.

As I stared at its glistening glass, I realized something. I didn’t know what my wife’s face looked like anymore. I knew her name. Well, I know it started with a K, or maybe a C. I couldn’t picture her in my mind. I knew I had a wife. I knew I did. Yes, because I had a daughter. I had a wife and a daughter. I just, couldn’t remember their faces then—or their names, or their birthdays, or any memories I had with them.

I know they existed. They did exist. I had just seen them that morning, right? I couldn’t remember how she looked, or what she smelled like. What was our first date? We had a wedding, right? What about our first kiss? Or my daughter—or was it my son? Maybe I didn’t even have a kid. But my wife, or girlfriend, she was real. I knew she was. The thought was tearing me apart. I couldn’t see her in my head. I couldn’t recall a single fact about her.

I was standing outside of the same building, but I was unsure why I was. Did I work there? I must work somewhere. The rain was accompanied by a chilly wind now. It was whipping at my face, making my nose and cheeks sting. I wanted to go home. I wanted to be with her. I wanted to be warm. I wanted to go in to a shitty office job that kept a roof over my head. I wanted it all. I was soaking wet. I was miserable. I couldn’t remember my parents, or my childhood. Did I even have any friends? Why was I in the rain?

I looked down at my hand. I was still clutching the jar. The only memory of my entire life I could concretely remember was that girl giving it to me. Telling me it was happiness. It did not bring happiness. It brought pain. It bought suffering. I was more miserable in that moment than I’d ever been.

My phone buzzed:

Break the jar, Tim.

I looked at my other hand. With the setting sun and the rainy sky, I swear the jar glowed brighter than any street light near me. I didn’t break it because I was following her instruction. I broke it because I was angry. I broke it because I was upset. I needed a release. I raised my arm above my head, and brought it down with one swift motion, shattering the jar on the concrete beneath my feet.

That dark, chilly air accompanying the rain spread away like it was the shockwave of a bomb going off, and I was at the epicenter. I saw the warm, yellow light from inside the jar spread rapidly across the ground and ascend into the sky. It was as if I was watching the beginnings of the universe being created—like God had just snapped his fingers and said, “let there be light.” I was engulfed in it. I could no longer see street or rain, or anything dark. I felt like I was plummeting into a star going faster than the speed of light. It felt like sitting in front of a fire on a cold winter’s night, but that warmth was covering every inch by body.

And then I blinked.

Immediately I could feel the sheets beneath me, and my back barely touching my wife’s. I was staring out the window. The morning light drenched through the glass and gleamed on my face.

I stood from bed and grabbed my phone. It was Friday morning. I had one text:

Let me know if you ever need another jar :)

I called in sick to work. I snuck into my daughter’s room and greeted her with a kiss and told her she didn’t have to go to preschool today. We were going to have a family day. She smiled and stretched out her arms with a yawn before curling up and falling back asleep.

I got back in bed and squeezed my wife tightly. I didn’t let go for hours. Our daughter came into our room and woke us up eventually—she was jumping on the bed and shouting for us to wake up. Yesterday I may have found that annoying. Yesterday I may have found a lot of things annoying, or monotonous, or dull.

But not today. Today, I pulled her under the covers in between me and Kelsey.

Today was going to be a good day. Today, I was happy.

wecantdothisnomore · 4454 points · Posted at 15:28:03 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I must have a jar like this without knowing. Everything is falling apart. Must find jar. Must break jar. Must.

Tautogram · 1039 points · Posted at 19:00:49 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Now that's another story right there. Someone stealing jars of happiness from customers, hoarding them in a huge silo, all aglow inside.

2happycats · 312 points · Posted at 21:05:15 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Their life would be a complete and utter hell with all those jars to break though.

AetherboundSwordsman · 120 points · Posted at 22:33:09 on April 10, 2019 · (Permalink)

Who said they planned to break them...? 😈

New-Dork-Times · 1 points · Posted at 03:27:46 on September 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sounds like Russia to me. Thats probably why they are so fascinated with vodka bottles...

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Tautogram · 116 points · Posted at 08:16:19 on May 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

I mean, people would push back long before they allowed that to happen. Right, guys? Guys..?

MechaMetaMaster7256 · 1 points · Posted at 01:33:45 on August 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Errrr...yeeaaaahhh that's totally not me...

Tautogram · 4 points · Posted at 14:08:44 on August 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

What if every homeless person you meet on the streets is actually someone who lost their jar?

MechaMetaMaster7256 · 1 points · Posted at 16:27:34 on August 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Oh my God... You just blew my mind

JacLaw · 572 points · Posted at 15:36:10 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm sorry. Sometimes life sucks. If you ever need to vent or whatever please dm me

wecantdothisnomore · 299 points · Posted at 21:10:42 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you 🙏 just knowing there’s strangers out there willing to support me means the world. Always found that the world is fucked up. People like you give me faith

LostestGoat · 52 points · Posted at 20:20:41 on April 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

We're all here fam, we got you.

SonOfFenrir · 25 points · Posted at 17:24:59 on May 13, 2019 · (Permalink)

yeah man. Everyone has some shit going on they dont like to talk about to those around them.

I too am spartac...i mean here for you

verdictoverdoce · 9 points · Posted at 04:39:48 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

the world isn't such a bad place nor some people

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Vilanu · 6 points · Posted at 10:22:09 on May 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Feeling down is natural, you can pull through.
Everyone's rooting for you!

SoftlyObsolete · 106 points · Posted at 13:42:20 on March 29, 2019 · (Permalink)

The jar is made of bottling all this up inside until you hit the very rock bottom. The jar is you.

You don’t have to break yourself to realize what you’re missing.

(An acid trip wouldn’t hurt, but neither that nor rock bottom are your only way out)

wecantdothisnomore · 23 points · Posted at 14:40:27 on March 29, 2019 · (Permalink)

This.. This is such a different view on things

NurseNikky · 2 points · Posted at 08:43:49 on July 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

Agree acid will make you love life again

SpongegirlCS · 2 points · Posted at 19:15:42 on September 4, 2019 · (Permalink)

As a recovered (recovering?) alcoholic, I get it.

I needed this reminder.

THANKS OP!

SatireStarlet · 1 points · Posted at 10:21:30 on August 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

I would love to take that trip but I don’t know where to buy the tickets....

Ikasatu · 67 points · Posted at 21:02:41 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm also putting my name in. Send me a message if you need to.

fay8ell · 39 points · Posted at 00:20:32 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I need to find my jar to. Life is anything but happy.

dipteshkanojia · 26 points · Posted at 16:06:48 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sorry, if you are suffering rn; It is probably the same with me. DM me if you need to talk about it.

fay8ell · 18 points · Posted at 09:03:16 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Bless you, it's so nice to hear that somebody cares. Message me if ever you need, I'm here for you aswell.

pe4cebeuponyou · 31 points · Posted at 18:52:55 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Putting my name in here too. If anyone ever needs to talk, or a mom's ear to listen, drop me a line.

rubiscoisrad · 9 points · Posted at 09:35:08 on April 9, 2019 · (Permalink)

Um. Hi. Needy depressed person here.

pe4cebeuponyou · 5 points · Posted at 19:26:23 on April 11, 2019 · (Permalink)

Hi there, need someone to talk to?

sarahmaid · 16 points · Posted at 03:53:17 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Me too, here to lend an ear (well, an eye, I guess) if you need it.

Your jar will break! Nothing lasts forever, not good times, not bad times. Know that you’ve survived before and you’ll do it again.

EchoOfEternity · 15 points · Posted at 08:03:46 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

my name as well. I was diagnosed with major depression and Bi-polar when I was 12 years old. So, basically, you would be helping ME as much as I would be trying to help YOU.

Android_frog · 1 points · Posted at 17:31:38 on August 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

🖤

RageRover · 24 points · Posted at 01:21:54 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sorry you are suffering, difficult time for us all, if you ever need someone, pm me.

mss8908 · 7 points · Posted at 12:45:23 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Same here, if you ever need to talk you can DM me as well :) My life has been a shit storm the past couple of years and knowing that there are so many others that truly understand and want to listen, is just awesome. Just know that you're never alone in this.

PyroGirl8 · 6 points · Posted at 16:55:47 on April 2, 2019 · (Permalink)

Also putting my name in, for anyone who just needs to let it out. Sometimes talking to a stranger can be easier than talking to someone close to you :) no judgement here

LadyTempus · 3 points · Posted at 10:36:46 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

You’re never alone. Hang in there xx

roxymoxi · 1 points · Posted at 06:45:37 on June 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

Its been 2 months. Have you found it yet? I have one but it wont break when I throw it on the ground. I might have yours.

wecantdothisnomore · 1 points · Posted at 23:04:30 on July 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

I dont believe it can be found. And i’ve learned to live with it. Everyone has a jar like this, some small, some large. But if we learn to live with it, we can accept the jar. Live and let live. Know its out there, and treasure it.

roxymoxi · 1 points · Posted at 23:16:38 on July 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

What a great way to say it.

And still, I want to break the damn jar.

RedheadRiot · 3637 points · Posted at 14:25:15 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thanks for reminding me to break my jar, too, man.

Dreamcatcher312 · 330 points · Posted at 15:51:47 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’m breaking my jar right now! It’s so true. You don’t know what you got til it’s gone. I realized this 4 years ago when a car accident:/ concussion removed a chunk of myself. Literally unable to remember the last 5 years of my life. Took over 2 years to get about 70% of my memory. Nice read and reminder to live in the moment., because happiness is never sold or bought.

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MarcosDomingues · 41 points · Posted at 23:12:45 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Yeah I might wanna do the same, oh wait, I never had one in the first place

gxbplayer123 · 494 points · Posted at 14:41:31 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Maybe it was Glinda, after all!

dreamer-x2 · 103 points · Posted at 16:53:48 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I legit upvoted for the Wicked reference

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Machka_Ilijeva · 61 points · Posted at 20:16:04 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Do you mean the Wizard of Oz reference? :P

I_eat_men_4_a_living · 2 points · Posted at 16:10:18 on September 2, 2019 · (Permalink)

You're not popular, are you? I know about popular!

fix-me-up · 903 points · Posted at 17:19:36 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you for this. 8 months ago I broke free from a heroin addiction and sobriety has very much felt like I’ve broken my jar. Sometime I feel an urge to go back and need to remind myself of how bad it was so I walk my old streets, read my old journals, or check in on some of my using buddies, it’s kind of my way of getting or remembering having that jar.

fellspointpizzagirl · 276 points · Posted at 22:51:51 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I just hit one year heroin free! Congrats on your recovery as well! This story had the same effect for me, very well done.

mamrieatepainttt · 28 points · Posted at 05:40:16 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

hell yah! congrats on a year, that's huuuuge!

fellspointpizzagirl · 22 points · Posted at 14:53:50 on April 13, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you! It certainly wasn't easy, but as cliche as it sounds, definitely worth it.

Machka_Ilijeva · 76 points · Posted at 20:17:14 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Stay strong and welcome to your new life :)

Thelittleangel · 75 points · Posted at 01:23:05 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

So much congratulations! I’m on three and a half months, life is already so much better, eight months is amazing!

mamrieatepainttt · 18 points · Posted at 05:41:48 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

3 and a half months is amazing! one day is amazing! should be proud of yrself. stay strong!

YouAreNotUniqueUN · 69 points · Posted at 01:40:36 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Great job! I'm five and a half years myself. It gets better every day!

mamrieatepainttt · 9 points · Posted at 05:42:26 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

truly. and every day you build back the things you lost from using, it's a beautiful thing.

galanghoneymae · 47 points · Posted at 20:55:59 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

hey! im so happy for you. keep on keeping on man! have a good life!

xanax_pineapple · 36 points · Posted at 05:50:03 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’m trying to quit heroin right now. It’s so hard. I get a couple days clean then go back. I need to make a clean break. It’s killing me.

tapestryofobscenity · 24 points · Posted at 23:58:08 on April 1, 2019 · (Permalink)

I won't lie to you and say it'll ever be easy, but it's so fucking worth it dude. Once you break the jar and find yourself on the other side of that misery, you'll see just how beautiful life in recovery can be. I have just over 26 months clean from heroin myself, please pm me if you need to talk/vent/whatever!

standard59 · 13 points · Posted at 04:35:35 on March 28, 2019 · (Permalink)

Others have done it and so will you. Keep trying! I’m wishing you the best of luck

jhesmommy · 10 points · Posted at 12:33:37 on March 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm so sorry. Keep trying, dont ever ever give up. You will do it. It may take time but you CAN do this. You are more than your addiction never forget that.

allthestars112 · 9 points · Posted at 20:51:57 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm there with you! I'm suffering from a Herion addiction myself and it is a devastating cycle. But one day we too will "break our jars" and be freed from the vicious cycle of addiction.🖤💟

mamrieatepainttt · 6 points · Posted at 05:45:06 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

it's lovely you are able to have that hope and positivity despite everything. keep fighting, reach out and ask for help if you can.

mamrieatepainttt · 5 points · Posted at 05:43:59 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

it really happens to the best of us. do everything you can to keep fighting. don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake or slip, it only serves to continue the cycle. all you can do is tell yourself you will get up tmrw and try again. best of luck to you.

Ingepinge · 2 points · Posted at 12:37:22 on July 6, 2019 · (Permalink)

Hey! How are you doing now? <3 a couple days clean is a great start, I hope you managdle to break the cycle

xanax_pineapple · 3 points · Posted at 07:48:15 on July 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

I will be 5 weeks clean tomorrow 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Ingepinge · 2 points · Posted at 09:18:23 on July 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

OMG congratulations! That's amazing!!! So proud of you! Keep it up 💖💗❤

xanax_pineapple · 2 points · Posted at 05:46:07 on July 9, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you.

Therealmissundies · 18 points · Posted at 06:16:01 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Didnt mean to write that wall of text, I'm sorry, you don't have to read it! You're a really strong person and your ways to remind yourself of how bad it was is inspiring me, I will definitely try some of those things for myself. Keep living the good life, You're WORTH IT 💕

megretz · 12 points · Posted at 07:18:19 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

You’re amazing!! Thanks for sharing your story. Someday this country will see the true benefits of Cannabis, and you won’t have to worry. Until then, stay strong! Focus on you and your daughter, so in the future you can maybe wean off the methadone and trade off for an edible here and there ;) it all comes down to loving yourself and feeling content with your path. much love and light xx

This story also reminded me of the vicious cycle addiction creates. Beautiful symbolism. Take care

kbsb0830 · 8 points · Posted at 12:18:19 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I am the same. Clean 3 years. Suboxone a d gabapentin. Not allowed lyrica, where I go. No alcohol. It sucks about the weed, too. Hubby wants to smoke, but he can't. However, I am hopeful that will change. In Colorado , you could smoke, while on the program. DC too. Hang in there, sounds like youve done a lot and Im so happy for you. And im so happy for your daughter, too.

imsupersensitiveokay · 4 points · Posted at 03:47:06 on April 3, 2019 · (Permalink)

Gabapentin and marijuana prescriptions saved my life. So happy to see someone else benefit from one of them.

kbsb0830 · 1 points · Posted at 00:31:54 on April 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Very much so ty :)

mamrieatepainttt · 2 points · Posted at 05:37:16 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

i have 3 years in july and i'm super grateful where i live (VT,) allows you to consume cannabis while on the maintenance program. sucks to hear when people can't smoke or eat a natural plant when they're willing to prescribe pills w/ more side effects to replace it.

kbsb0830 · 1 points · Posted at 00:36:43 on April 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

Youre so right!

Therealmissundies · 39 points · Posted at 06:12:18 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)*

I'm 2 month short from being clean a full year, but I've been free from heroin almost 4 years now..I'm in a methadone clinic (I go and get my medicine there 3 times a week, and meet my nurse who is an awesome lady) though and I know some think it's cheating, or not being really clean, but it took me away from the streets and the ultimate death or prostitution. The support I get from the people who work there has been really encouraging, I got away from my abusive ex with help of the clinic. They gave me treatment for my hep c and I'm clean from that now too! And they've helped and supported me to get my daughter back in to my life 💕

I've had slip ups, with cannabis, cannabis is my Akilles heal..they see it as a relapse if I'm positive one time on thc and it irritates me, I don't drink, I don't do any hard drugs, except my legal, courtesy of the government, methadone and lyrica, which are so much worse than cannabis. I wish my country could be more open minded and also, to speak their language, money, they would make so much money on making a legit business of cannabis. If I'm positive on thc on one urin test I loose my daughter. And I don't hang out with druggies or live a "bad" lifestyle I have one really good friend that's totally sober, we hang out with his kids a lot or when they're at their mothers we watch series in bed with my dog and my cat. I never party, I love to be a mom and do mom stuff, but when I can't smoke a blunt in my own home, when my daughter's at her dads, that's ridiculous..I'm 31 for fuck sake.

Pomqueen · 13 points · Posted at 11:57:32 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I also got clean at a methadone clinic. Finished my clinic about a month a go. Over 2 years clean. I think the only smart thing my clinic did was not include thc in our drug tests. As one of ther nurses told me "more than half of you would be dirty and it's just not worth it" Then again my state doesn't fund then so we were dishing out 90 bucks a week if we weren't in goverment assistance. (Then it was 40). And they tried to keep you there as long as possible. But i had done amazing counselors. Learned a lot. And don't think i could have gotten clean with out it. I have a chronic pain disorder and negative helped ease down the intensity of being on something where you felt no pain to being on something that got me by just enough.

EchoOfEternity · 6 points · Posted at 08:27:14 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

the people who think that it's "cheating" are literally nothing but masochists. They are unnecessarily subjecting their bodies to many dangerous and uncomfortable things. ALWAYS remember, YOU did the right thing for YOU, and you're the ONLY person who matters in all of this.

snh9089 · 9 points · Posted at 09:01:47 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Congratulations! I'm currently 6 years and 7 months clean. It gets easier as time goes by, but I occasionally find myself revisiting places, people, and memories as well to remind myself how far I've come.

kbsb0830 · 9 points · Posted at 12:07:33 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Congrats on your sobriety. Really, its a huge compliment. Ive been sober, almost 3 years. Wont ever go back. Have a good job, have money, have my kids back. Life is good.

EchoOfEternity · 7 points · Posted at 08:14:00 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I can't fucking wait to break my opioid jar...I'm trying so hard, I cant go cold turkey, so im doing less and less at a time. However, my wife is running out patience (one of my biggest fears during all this) and I'm running out of cash on hand (my other biggest fear) and cant even fathom going cold turkey at this point

ecto-mom · 5 points · Posted at 08:32:12 on March 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

You don’t need to go cold turkey! If you get honest with a doctor then you can start with methadone. I’ve never had it but I know it has saved a lot of people’s lives! I’ve been taking opiates for pain for well over 15 years now, & my doctor is going to start cutting it down. I’m fucking terrified.

KrazyKatLady354 · 4 points · Posted at 02:35:03 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

I was on very heavy doses of Percocet for several years when my dr cut me off. CBD oil and Benadryl (strange, I know) are the only thibga that kept me from going to the streets. I’ve been off percs for a little over a year now. Best of luck to you. It’s a nasty monkey to try to throw off your back.

EchoOfEternity · 2 points · Posted at 22:08:21 on August 22, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'll never be able to go with these damn patches, i have too much wrong and too much pain. Dr said best i can hope for is if they come up with a new type of back surgery down the road

kbsb0830 · 4 points · Posted at 12:07:46 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Im wishing the same for you :)

Macksmom425 · 3 points · Posted at 02:02:58 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I've been clean for 8 months, 8 days and 10 hours...roughly...lol...It was the best jar I've ever broken...

KrazyKatLady354 · 3 points · Posted at 02:31:17 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

I just celebrated a year free of Percocet. Knowing how tough that particular nasty habit is to break, I can only imagine the strength it takes to overcome heroin. Hats off to you.

mamrieatepainttt · 3 points · Posted at 05:39:57 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

big ups to you, dude. keep on killin' it! have almost 3 yrs myself and every day away from it gives me more clarity on how important it is to truly live life and not just exist for a high. be safe out there!

Yusi-D-Jordan · 1 points · Posted at 15:44:12 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

God bless you for your recovery. You’re fighting the best fight there is. You’re fighting to love yourself.

fix-me-up · 1 points · Posted at 16:30:35 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)*

Thank you for reminding me about my earlier post :). I’m now at 8 months again after a 2 day slip. 1.5 years if I don’t count those 2 days. I learnt so much from that slip and I am so grateful. I’m finally learning to love myself inside and out.

Yusi-D-Jordan · 2 points · Posted at 19:20:08 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

You seriously inspire me to be a better man. You absolutely deserve to be loved by yourself and others. I took a look through your Reddit account and it’s clear you care for other people on reddit and even your gardening more than most people care about anyone. God bless you.

fix-me-up · 1 points · Posted at 02:27:56 on September 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to check in on me. I do care for others to an intense degree, what I struggle with is caring for myself lol. Somehow raising succulents has helped me to learn self-care. Hence why my plants mean so much to me. I wish you all the best!

NightOwl74 · 1 points · Posted at 14:08:11 on September 17, 2019 · (Permalink)

I upvoted your comment when I first read this story, like 6 months ago. I came back to read it again because it’s so good.

I was hoping I could ask you a couple of questions...if you don’t mind...if you don’t want to answer, I completely understand...

First, I was wondering how you’re doing now. I hope you were able to stick with sobriety. Second, I was wondering how and/or why you started using heroin in the first place.

I’ll be honest...I have thought about trying it recently. I am a chronic pain patient. I’ve been on opioid pain medication for over 10 years. My highest prescribed dose was a 75mcg fentanyl patch every 48 hours (instead of the usual 72, because they wore off early) and 10mg oxycodone every 6 hours as needed for breakthrough pain. This was a lot of medicine, especially since I’m a 115lb female. I asked to have my medication reduced several times, because my tolerance was getting too high, and the meds weren’t working as well. So, eventually, I get down to 15mg extended release morphine once a day, and 10mg oxycodone every 8 hours as needed for breakthrough pain. Pain wasn’t controlled, but I could deal with it. Then I developed an ovarian cyst. The pain sent me to the ER twice, and it was even making me vomit. I still had my regular meds, but they weren’t helping. My GYN was useless. (Long story there.) One week, my abdominal pain got so bad, I had to camp out on the bathroom floor next to the toilet, curled up on the floor in tears. I called my GYN three times, but she never bothered to call me back. So I called my pain clinic for an emergency appointment. They said they didn’t have anything available, and they don’t accept walk-ins. Ok...I called the clinic’s nurses’ line, let her know what was going on, and asked if she could get me in. She said no, and they don’t treat acute pain. But I had this pain for 8 months, and they knew about it - we discussed it at every monthly appointment! I asked if she could give me more meds to help me - I specifically asked for something non-narcotic. Nope. I asked for something for nausea and vomiting, and again, she said no. So I ended up in the ER a few days later. They gave me a shot of dilaudid and zofran, but no prescription, even after I asked for something non-narcotic! I ended up over-utilizing my regular pain medication that week. I was 12 pills short on my pill count at my next monthly appointment. I explained why, but it didn’t matter - they kicked me out of the clinic with half a prescription and instructions to taper off my meds (too quickly, I might add.) I was bawling, because I knew how bad my pain gets without meds. That was almost two months ago, and I am on the edge. This pain is devastating! I have a genetic illness that causes most of my pain, in addition to a deformed spine and this ovarian cyst. I take handfuls of Benadryl and melatonin to try and sleep through the pain, but it doesn’t work very well. I am stuck in my bed almost 24/7. My depression is so bad, I would welcome death. But I promised my dad I would never commit suicide, since my mom did when I was 10 years old. I tried CBD oil, but it did very little. A friend got me a little pot (which is completely illegal in my state) but it also did nothing (didn’t even get me high.)

This leads me to now - my days spent in agony between the pain and depression. I’ve missed important doctor appointments, including one to test a mass in my breast. I can’t eat hardly anything at all, because of the nausea, and the ovarian cyst pain is much worse with full bowels (sorry, tmi.) In 24 hours, I might eat an ounce or two of edamame and maybe a scoop of ice cream, if I’m lucky. I stay cooped up in my dark bedroom all day and all night. I live alone, and have no visitors. I could die here, and it would take weeks, or even months, for anyone to figure it out.

I worked my butt off as a single mom at 18, raising my son alone and earning two university degrees with honors. I built a successful career in the IT field as a software developer, data system architect, and technical project lead for a huge Fortune 500 Company. I sent my son to a prestigious private school. He is gifted with a genius-level IQ. I got married when my son was 14. I renovated my house myself. We owned one rental house and managed two others. We had a computer and networking business on the side. We were making quite a bit of money. We even had a ski boat, and spent most weekends at the lake. Everything was rainbows and unicorns, until I got sick. My health declined quickly. My son left for college. Soon after, I had to stop working. I was deemed 100% disabled. Then my husband walked out because he’s too selfish to stay with someone who is sick. He had me served with divorce papers ON our anniversary. I lost most of my friends and family. I have one friend, my elderly dad, and my son who lives 3 hours away. I hardly ever see any of them. My house needs repairs. I’m unable to care for my house, my yard, my pool, or anything else like I used to, and it’s all going to shite. My pool that I used for physical therapy is a swamp, and my hot tub that I used to help with the pain needs a repair.

I feel like I have nothing else to lose. Why not try heroin for the pain?? What else can I do??

If nothing else, I hope my story gives a clear, IRL example of the “Happiness in a Jar” story above. Be thankful. Never take anyone or anything for granted. No matter how bad your life might be, chances are, it could be worse. I try to remember that, but it’s so hard to be grateful when you’re suffering so profoundly.

Sorry, fix-me-up. I got a bit off track there. lol My message to you turned into a pity-party for me, then a warning for anyone who may read this. If my story helps one person in the tiniest way, all that typing would be worth it.

fix-me-up · 1 points · Posted at 14:43:38 on September 19, 2019 · (Permalink)

Hey! I am in the middle of a crazy day but will further respond to you tonight :). I’m more than happy to answer your questions and offer any advice I can. Take care until then.

vixen-vengeful · 191 points · Posted at 15:19:44 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Saving this to read whenever the monotony of day to day life starts bringing me down.

sandtparadise · 17 points · Posted at 15:01:48 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Good idea! Lets hope I can bring this feeling with me when I go home.

ThePlumThief · 5 points · Posted at 03:03:58 on April 10, 2019 · (Permalink)

Just do shrooms. That'll break your jar for sure.

Olisale · 1 points · Posted at 11:11:22 on June 5, 2019 · (Permalink)

U just need to receive a farm from your grandfather's will situated in a small town in the middle of nowhere to escape the monotony of working a 9-5 job in a big drinks corporation

Amyvix · 728 points · Posted at 14:19:30 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

But what a price to pay. Cant imagine the pain of forgetting everything you are, everything you have, everything you've worked for.

backfire10z · 640 points · Posted at 17:18:15 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Well that’s the point, isn’t it? It wasn’t a price. That’s what the jar did. It made you realize what your life was like without the small things, so you’d become appreciative of what you have afterward, thus making you happy.

Edit: I use small things very loosely

xCelestial · 202 points · Posted at 20:26:59 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I like the way you put that. "Perspective in a Jar, CALL NOW"

hemareddit · 56 points · Posted at 07:25:06 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think it’s a test. She took everything that makes the person happy and put it in a jar. If OP’s wife and daughter didn’t truly make him happy, he’d have remembered them. The fact they were gone meant he was happy with them, he’d just overlooked it due to the daily grind. So it was literally his happiness in a jar.

Amyvix · 40 points · Posted at 21:48:44 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I mean more in the way that the mysterious selling lady stated he would pay... and in a way he really did, even only for a few moments.

earlsmouton · 16 points · Posted at 04:41:23 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

This how it must have felt for my great grandmother and my wife's grandmother who had Alzheimer's and dementia. The forgetting and knowing you forgot something.

EchoOfEternity · 9 points · Posted at 08:10:24 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I dom't have children yet, but my BIGGEST FEAR in this world is forgetting my wife...

Cephalopodanaut · 94 points · Posted at 15:25:25 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Man, this is just amazing. Too often so many of us don't appreciate what we have. What a great reminder.

RELIN-Q · 81 points · Posted at 22:58:06 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wait a minute, I came here to be scared, not emotional!

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lpnmom · 45 points · Posted at 16:29:26 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

What a beautiful reminder to be thankful for the monotony of everyday life.

xZero543 · 38 points · Posted at 15:39:49 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone

kazerama · 30 points · Posted at 16:21:27 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Only when we reach a low, do we treasure our current state, even if it isn't a high point.

Really nice touch to this.

AshRavenEyes · 33 points · Posted at 21:41:31 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

What happens now if a truly sad person buys this jar?

wolf-and-crow · 47 points · Posted at 23:25:23 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Indeed the idea really only works with someone who has a good life but doesn't realise it.

rilus · 18 points · Posted at 05:21:58 on May 20, 2019 · (Permalink)

The point is that you don’t realize that things could actually be much worse, no matter where you are in life.

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I've been homeless and on heroin with nowhere and nothing and I was thinking of the same thing. If I were at that time purchasing that jar I would have nothing for it to take away because I would be truly miserable. I think we found a flaw.

AshRavenEyes · 18 points · Posted at 01:30:39 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Maybe it will give solace to truly deserving people? And is just a reminder for those who have things worth living for?

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Agreed

kichapi · 9 points · Posted at 04:41:50 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

If you are truly in pain, I think it would give you a fresh start. *winks*

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HelloMissMurphy · 24 points · Posted at 17:46:13 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Now THAT was good. Beautifully written, word for word.

lolipopcorn · 48 points · Posted at 14:53:57 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This story makes me happy knowing how it ends . Always be happy 😊.

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CallMeTank · 19 points · Posted at 18:48:13 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Thank you.

Skyhawk_Illusions · 14 points · Posted at 16:04:49 on March 28, 2019 · (Permalink)

Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got til its gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot

odotroi · 7 points · Posted at 07:56:05 on April 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

Ooooooooh bop bop bop

Skyhawk_Illusions · 4 points · Posted at 11:25:36 on April 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot

end_liberalism · 12 points · Posted at 01:02:35 on July 15, 2019 · (Permalink)

She sold you her bath water

FedoraSpy · 22 points · Posted at 00:55:46 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I have a different interpretation of this story. I think OP lost true happiness at the end. His happiness, as stated in the beginning, did not include his wife and responsibilities. The jar removed them without consequence, allowing him to live out his true dreams. By breaking it, he gave up his ultimate happiness for his previous life.

Texxon1898 · 9 points · Posted at 01:56:26 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think so too. I think that the girl(or someone involving the jar) causes all of that, and forces people to be dependent on the ''happiness''. In a way, it is really a drug. I had suspicions of the girl the whole time, and after reading it I still do. She doesn't seem to be one of those people or beings that help you value what you have or really be happy, but one that makes you a slave of hallucinations or fake emotions.

FedoraSpy · 2 points · Posted at 03:19:56 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Right, although I think the girl isn't evil at all and that in fact OP made the "wrong" choice, although of course whether he was right or wrong is entirely your opinion

grizzly_pandabear · 9 points · Posted at 15:56:33 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is so beautiful?? This story was like my glass jar, made me realise how thankful I should be for what I have right now :')

crabcancer · 10 points · Posted at 16:13:14 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

True. Only with sadness do you understand happiness.

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greatveejay · 7 points · Posted at 13:32:47 on June 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

OP thank you for the inspiration. Your story us my jar. You gave me hope I will normt kill myself today or even think about to kill myself. I will treasure all time and every hour with my family.i have realized now hiw happy I am. Thank you so much.

minniemcgon · 5 points · Posted at 19:17:23 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This story made me emo

MariusJP · 4 points · Posted at 22:52:33 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow. Just wow. This hit home. Lemme explain:

I have 2 kids, one since I was 21 (I'm 32)... I used to have thoughts like: "is this it?" - "I have a kid with her so I'm stuck" etc..Then rewind 5 years ago. We split up. After some accusations going back and forth and having a bit of 'freedom' we started doing stuff we hadn't done in the years before the split. Every weekend another town another zoo/swimming pool/museum. We got back together after 7 monts and now we have a second daugther and have been together for 11 years.

That split was our 'glass jar'.

I have an amazing girlfriend, a great job, a mancave and 2 beautifull daughters. Enjoy life.

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It can happen, have faith and love life.

accioserotonin · 4 points · Posted at 15:25:09 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

We should all start carrying a metaphorical jar of happiness around; this was great!

benzene88 · 5 points · Posted at 16:43:25 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is beautiful. Everyone needs to break their own happiness jars once in a while.

carmine82 · 4 points · Posted at 18:40:46 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

That's so powerful. She gives you what I'm assuming is a jar with a spell to take away essentially your whole life, which makes you appreciate it more

holajoey · 4 points · Posted at 18:56:22 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Always appreciate what you have! Family is the best 😁

katfishkelly · 3 points · Posted at 19:05:35 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

this is beautiful. I absolutely adored this story

geniusiq · 4 points · Posted at 19:07:56 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Well done!

tdm17mn · 4 points · Posted at 19:15:13 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow, that was an amazing story. Fantastic job!!! Please write more!

orioltheoreo · 3 points · Posted at 19:36:00 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

thank you so much for this. Time to break the jar too!

legomaster3690 · 4 points · Posted at 19:39:24 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I loved this. I thought it would have taken a different turn - his life with his wife/daughter/job was actually fabricated by the jar and it had ran out.

SuzeV2 · 5 points · Posted at 20:00:04 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Gotta find happiness in what you already have... nice write...

mosaicevolution · 3 points · Posted at 21:21:38 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sometimes we dont realize our happiness is right in front of us. Wonderful read.

Guy2ter · 4 points · Posted at 21:55:24 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I see what this does, I think it the jar resets your mind and your world but when you break it, you go back to the time you first woke up for the day and you’ll feel relieved and happy...

agakongen · 3 points · Posted at 23:29:58 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

reality is often not disappointing

Texxon1898 · 3 points · Posted at 23:43:40 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

You, people, do realize she's doing it for her own enjoyment right?

Therealmissundies · 7 points · Posted at 06:22:35 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Makes people happy with their lives? That's a nice thing to have for enjoyment. You made it sound like was bad?

Texxon1898 · 1 points · Posted at 19:29:53 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

It’s not that. Look it’s complicated, but something feels off, about all. But then again, this is Nosleep.

UnstoppableChicken · 3 points · Posted at 01:20:46 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Going through a rough time, I really needed this. Thank you.

bedtyme · 3 points · Posted at 14:46:37 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I really needed this today. Thank you.

jessicapostpavilion · 5 points · Posted at 14:56:03 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with my middle school students. I think the message is so important.

SordidCanary · 5 points · Posted at 19:18:11 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Honestly one of the best pieces I've ever read on this sub...

SirCarlt · 4 points · Posted at 10:36:04 on March 28, 2019 · (Permalink)

Awwww this is so wholesome

VirtualDeliverance · 7 points · Posted at 19:19:30 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

So I guess the moral is "Enjoy what you have because you're never gonna have more than that. At most, something will be taken away from you." Now that's some scary prospect.

Machka_Ilijeva · 2 points · Posted at 20:18:25 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Heh.

CeCeIsNotCharles · 6 points · Posted at 15:05:18 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Why would you cut onions in here like that? :’|

xemily25 · 3 points · Posted at 14:04:05 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is so cute and heartbreaking, love it 😂 x

rachelwhitneyb · 3 points · Posted at 14:32:54 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Okay I love this

Azdeleigh · 3 points · Posted at 16:52:59 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is beautiful actually.

yogawithvivian · 3 points · Posted at 18:20:57 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

That was beautiful

nosleep4reelz · 3 points · Posted at 19:22:23 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this.

gingabread2465 · 3 points · Posted at 19:53:00 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Man I need me one of those jars

basic_rick · 3 points · Posted at 20:09:40 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

can I buy one of these jars at walmart?

Mr_TheGuy · 3 points · Posted at 20:45:36 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Gives me psychedelic vibes, like you experienced ego death and had a bad trip, but that only strengthend your appreciation of the world.

insert_trademark · 3 points · Posted at 21:23:08 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was beautiful OP! Everyone needs a mason jar of happiness sometimes :))

Patricetaylor88 · 3 points · Posted at 21:41:39 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I loved it! Imma break my jar today! 😍🤗

CatLady1213 · 3 points · Posted at 21:47:49 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was lovely.

CatWithAheadset · 3 points · Posted at 21:53:07 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

One of the most beautiful stories i’ve ever read. Nice one!

spanishhhomework · 3 points · Posted at 22:02:16 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is so so great, really love this whole thing and I was crying by the end.

ambertan23 · 3 points · Posted at 22:40:31 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Some days i need that jar. But im thankful most days i don't.

noshxxn · 3 points · Posted at 22:41:56 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

God knows I need one of those jars.

ygtrash · 3 points · Posted at 23:40:06 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

oddly wholesome. reminds me to appreciate the small things in life

poloniumpoisoning · 3 points · Posted at 00:39:19 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

amazing!

DrMonster13 · 3 points · Posted at 00:51:36 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I... Wow. I definitely need to find my jar...

schuj1 · 3 points · Posted at 00:53:34 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

This story is literally an anti-depressant. Kudos.

alligatorade- · 3 points · Posted at 02:40:12 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Damn. This was really, really good

aliciaJ87 · 3 points · Posted at 02:51:59 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think maybe 1 or 2 of the stories on here have brought me to tears. This was one of them. Simply beautiful. Thank you for the reminder of the happiness that I have in my life. ❤

RoyalOwlet · 3 points · Posted at 03:26:01 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I wasn't expecting this from nosleep. Damn...

TronX33 · 3 points · Posted at 06:26:55 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

What a dick. Offered no happiness at all. Like site, it made you realize what you had going for you, but Tis still blatant false advertising. Shit ain't happiness in a jar, it's pants shitting terror and confusion in a jar with a lucky side effect of allowing you to recognize the good in your.

hemareddit · 2 points · Posted at 07:34:04 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think the name of the product is correct, only OP’s assumptions are wrong: the product is actually a service, where she would take all of OP’s happiness and put it in a jar. He still has it, he but he couldn’t access it again without breaking the jar. Thus it was literally his happiness in a jar.

Maryslamb81 · 3 points · Posted at 06:35:43 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you so much for this story. I’m moved to tears and will always remember to break my own jar. I really needed this today, thank you.

Cien0172 · 3 points · Posted at 10:21:29 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

This actually makes sense though, The jar shows you what your life would be without all the things that make you happy. And when you break it you get them back and learn to appreciate these things more <3 that's actually kinda wholesome

lemonade_sparkle · 3 points · Posted at 11:48:24 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Yeah, I'm saving this post.

NILCLMS · 3 points · Posted at 11:53:10 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Right post at the right time, thank you this is simply beautiful

GoldySlumbers · 3 points · Posted at 11:54:51 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Every receptacle in my home is now smashed, I consumed any alcohol in said receptacles, I found happiness.

revsgirl27 · 3 points · Posted at 12:03:03 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is absolutely my favorite. Sometimes we need to be reminded what we have to see just how great it is.
Even if it’s not the life you planned it’s the life you have , make the best of it. Enjoy every minute- you don’t know when it could be taken from you. And unlike this delightfully chilling story, you don’t get to break the jar and bring them back. Dream big but keep your feet on the ground

creepypgirl79 · 3 points · Posted at 17:48:57 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow that was really good. You always forget what you have until it's gone. It's hard to be grateful when your content. I know I wouldn't ever want one of those glass jars. Even though life sucks sometimes and it's hard being a single mom for 2 working full time. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Mrtorbear · 3 points · Posted at 22:18:29 on March 29, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm not crying, you're crying.

DanielSDong · 3 points · Posted at 21:04:15 on April 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

One of the best I've read on this sub. Great job!

carlog234 · 3 points · Posted at 03:38:48 on April 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

Brilliant

CaliHeatx · 3 points · Posted at 03:37:56 on May 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

This story seems to be based on the principles of stoicism. It teaches us to meditate on loss so we can be happy with what we have rather than continuous desire.

shadder6 · 3 points · Posted at 06:32:20 on June 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

As the old saying goes you never know or appreciate what you have until its gone. Great story people could learn a lot from this :)

eloquenteggplant · 3 points · Posted at 05:43:29 on June 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Where the FUCK is my jar?!

noahf59 · 3 points · Posted at 20:32:58 on July 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Although this is an old post, and it is unlikely anyone will see my comment, but I hope you do, OP. I am happy I read this. This story reminds me of the things that do make me happy, in a time where I really need it. Thank you for reminding me of the light.

TendyBoi · 3 points · Posted at 02:09:41 on August 11, 2019 · (Permalink)

so, when i first listened to this i was watching one of freshs videos, i really fell in love with the story telling and i decided to look more into your stories, the is absolutely fantastic and i hope one day it’ll get published, good luck🥺🥺🥺🥺

ninjas_cousin · 3 points · Posted at 23:51:14 on August 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

Decided to sort by top expecting to read a horrifying story, but was pleasantly surprised. Going through a tough time in my life, I definitely needed this

heartheart77 · 5 points · Posted at 16:07:20 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Made me feel all mushy inside! Well done author! I hope you are happy everyday-no jars required.

AnippropriateLyllabu · 2 points · Posted at 20:57:58 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[deleted] · 2 points · Posted at 01:08:42 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Ive skipped over every single story I've came across since I downloaded Reddit but for some reason I read this one. I've been trying to stay away from creepy stuff and thought I mite regret reading this. I feel thankful for my life. Thank you.

JamesonTheWise · 2 points · Posted at 04:45:45 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I've hucked every jar I own at my wall and I don't feel any better. Also someone's gotta clean up this mess

-10E- · 2 points · Posted at 03:03:52 on March 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

Could i get a jar of sadness then? make it a double please.

BiteYourTongues · 2 points · Posted at 20:50:15 on March 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was beautiful.

Lorde-J · 2 points · Posted at 05:59:00 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

Think of your phone/computer as the jar. Now break it and tell me if your happy XD

IggyBabs · 2 points · Posted at 00:39:11 on April 1, 2019 · (Permalink)

Who else found this after fresh's video?

HUEchan · 2 points · Posted at 05:59:13 on April 4, 2019 · (Permalink)

There is a song from Th e Fratellis that says "happiness, happiness, comes in a jar"

Life_with_reddit · 2 points · Posted at 02:38:22 on April 5, 2019 · (Permalink)

That was amazing thank you for sharing!

eliyase · 2 points · Posted at 20:48:12 on April 5, 2019 · (Permalink)

wow this was such a nice read

ShadyContent · 2 points · Posted at 17:06:07 on April 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is amazing.

TheREALZhizhu · 2 points · Posted at 22:55:48 on April 12, 2019 · (Permalink)

Hello other asthetic boys

rayray0112 · 2 points · Posted at 14:48:17 on April 13, 2019 · (Permalink)

This story is absolutely amazing. You get so caught up in life sometimes that you truly forget to appreciate what you already have.

MineSweeper2048 · 2 points · Posted at 15:52:05 on April 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sounds like Sayori sold you that jar of happiness

justcallmemayo · 2 points · Posted at 07:15:08 on April 17, 2019 · (Permalink)

wait woah this is surprisingly wholesome and aw a happy ending

Travellingtrex · 2 points · Posted at 01:44:34 on April 19, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’m sobbing right now. Thank you OP.

magnasolis · 2 points · Posted at 20:35:42 on April 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is nosleep? This makes me wanna cuddle up and sleep in :)

Matthias512 · 2 points · Posted at 04:31:50 on April 29, 2019 · (Permalink)

r/wholesomenosleep

vegas167 · 2 points · Posted at 23:28:59 on May 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Do I need a jar, or do I have one that I can't remember?

Felipe_Winner · 2 points · Posted at 14:03:44 on May 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

So it was a kind of drug, after all.

Dennis14_14 · 2 points · Posted at 13:32:22 on June 6, 2019 · (Permalink)

Well i guess i broke my jar. School is good have a lovely girlfriend i love my friends and dont have much to whine about except having 2 tests in a day

MDeCambra · 2 points · Posted at 00:30:14 on June 20, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think I may have actually needed to read this today. Thank you.

durgadas · 2 points · Posted at 22:55:56 on June 20, 2019 · (Permalink)

It's a jar full of onions from what I can tell...

yeezyszn_12 · 2 points · Posted at 13:31:49 on July 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

I got chills bc of this beautiful story

NurseNikky · 2 points · Posted at 08:44:35 on July 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

Damn... This is a beautiful story. Good goddamn job ♥️♥️

an_ambivert · 2 points · Posted at 07:51:39 on August 6, 2019 · (Permalink)

Beautiful...

DarkRage999 · 4 points · Posted at 10:32:35 on August 11, 2019 · (Permalink)

No you

an_ambivert · 2 points · Posted at 12:10:53 on August 11, 2019 · (Permalink)

🙊

Funandgeeky · 2 points · Posted at 20:42:04 on August 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was great. Thank you for sharing it.

champflame · 2 points · Posted at 01:23:36 on August 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

Damn, pretty interesting concept.

DerekLouden · 2 points · Posted at 21:56:15 on August 20, 2019 · (Permalink)

Chaotic good

swimfreakon · 2 points · Posted at 23:23:04 on August 23, 2019 · (Permalink)

Omg I LOVE this story so much!!!

VeryAutisticWeeb · 2 points · Posted at 05:35:54 on August 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I wish there were a full novel of this

Pluvillion · 2 points · Posted at 16:20:04 on August 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

does anyone have a box of tissues?

htrowii · 2 points · Posted at 09:09:09 on August 28, 2019 · (Permalink)

this had a happy ending (:

anormalb0i · 2 points · Posted at 02:41:36 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

This isnt really r/nosleep? but I know that I just love it!

meggielizardbreath · 3 points · Posted at 16:34:22 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is amazing. I felt like it was written just for me. Thank you ❤️

useful_idiot118 · 4 points · Posted at 02:21:03 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Am I weird in that I wouldn’t want to break the jar? I’d love a chance to just pick up and go, the only thing holding me back is my love for my family. I’m not married or kids though.

p0lestar · 3 points · Posted at 23:35:04 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

You know this story should not be out for free, we should be paying money to read this story.

Zetoa88 · 2 points · Posted at 15:39:49 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wonderful story!! Thanks for the reminder to enjoy what we already have!

Dyanuh143 · 2 points · Posted at 15:45:11 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I LOVED this story so, so much!!! Thank you! Gratitude is the foundation for my life and your story was absolute joy to read!

El_Moi · 2 points · Posted at 01:49:25 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

What a lovely story! Could not have come at a better time. Thank you! :)

OutrageousWinter · 2 points · Posted at 02:08:18 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

In the words of Joni Mitchell. "you don't know what you've got till it's gone."

MrMZaki · 2 points · Posted at 02:37:13 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Great work

morizzles · 2 points · Posted at 02:49:51 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Beautiful.

Meowzers-wowzers · 2 points · Posted at 20:18:34 on April 3, 2019 · (Permalink)

I need to know what happened this was confusing

gustokohappyka · 4 points · Posted at 17:10:14 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I don't need a jar I need a life.

nani_paturrikku · 3 points · Posted at 00:26:24 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’d be selling a jar of dirt!

gaypotato421 · 1 points · Posted at 23:16:56 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Where can I buy one of the jars¿

Melissa_Selena87 · 1 points · Posted at 00:37:32 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing.

lyricalskylark · 1 points · Posted at 00:41:09 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

this was beautiful, i'm teary-eyed

dino_x · 1 points · Posted at 00:59:00 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Oh dang that was beautiful i learned so much from this, it started so spooky but nope it’s beautiful and teaching me life lessons. I’m gonna cri :((

Sws-Owl · 1 points · Posted at 01:31:03 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow, loved this, thank you!

princessmoonbeam2014 · 1 points · Posted at 01:48:22 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

We all hold a happiness jar. Usually the light in the jar is pretty dim, but every so often the light shines so bright reminding us to appreciate the little things in life that we take for granted. Never forget to break the jar.

SpaceDadTM · 1 points · Posted at 03:10:03 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Moral of the story: There is no such thing as 'Happiness in a jar', there is just what you have. Thats the only happiness you really need.

Paul24312 · 1 points · Posted at 05:18:45 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Simply amazing. You don't know what you got till it's gone

Cndngirl · 1 points · Posted at 05:32:31 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Chilling....just chilling

standingpretty · 1 points · Posted at 05:37:35 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow, amazing writing

3hugger · 1 points · Posted at 06:17:22 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Simply genius! Happiness starts with gratitude.

adorainble · 1 points · Posted at 06:49:52 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thanks OP I needed this.

_scythian · 1 points · Posted at 06:57:25 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Ok wtf man this hit me in the feels

DalinarxBlackthorn · 1 points · Posted at 07:15:12 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Who the hell has my jar?

avianthon · 1 points · Posted at 07:25:57 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Perfection! this made my day!

tthrowawaydfs · 1 points · Posted at 07:34:16 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Reminds me of 'A Christmas Carol'! Beautiful story :)

GidgetVonRock · 1 points · Posted at 07:45:42 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Dark Pinterest: just because you're handing out universe bending, rough life lessons doesn't mean they can't come in economical mason jars, perhaps with a nice burlap bow!

DaneOnDope · 1 points · Posted at 07:45:44 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

What a fucking read man!! Mega kudos to OP, this is just the kinda of stuff you want to read on a Monday at the office haha.
Thank you so much! Well written, captivating and everything!

zzsparkzz · 1 points · Posted at 07:47:02 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

It’s almost 4am and I just woke up a little while ago as I normally do several times a night because I’m anxious about going to a job I am extremely unhappy at and have been at for the past 15 years.
I. Really. Needed. This. THANK YOU!!!!

Sheikashii · 1 points · Posted at 08:08:25 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Makes me realize that if I gained everything I currently have tomorrow I would be a lot happier than I am now. Why is that?

I have so much

dvdjamm · 1 points · Posted at 08:13:20 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I could use one of those jars...The bigger, the better.

caleb121997 · 1 points · Posted at 08:14:10 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Literal chills. Beautiful writing. Thanks for sharing this message.

Vashi_Spachek · 1 points · Posted at 08:27:21 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Was having a shitty day until I read this. Helped more than you could know.

IAmSloth569 · 1 points · Posted at 10:45:02 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think I cried but I cant remember.

memesmemes69420 · 1 points · Posted at 11:04:32 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

this is like a classic case of the whole "you wished for this, but i'm gonna ruin your live and show you that it once was good, and then i'm gonna give it back to you" type scenarios. still a good story

TCReaper · 1 points · Posted at 11:07:11 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wham.

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 11:08:10 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I would have given you more than a silver award but I don’t have enough coins. Dude this was amazing and I knew where it was going almost immediately but it definitely didn’t take away from it! This was an awesome read

HatPoweredBySadness · 1 points · Posted at 11:43:31 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Plot twist, it’s based on a true story...

kittykittybangbang10 · 1 points · Posted at 11:51:23 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

This. Was. Beautiful. Thank you. I was moved and totally creep out simultaneously. More people need to read this!

LilamJazeefa · 1 points · Posted at 12:16:41 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

<I know this is an emotional story, but I had to....>

... but do you have sunshine in a bag?

Cognitoonium · 1 points · Posted at 17:17:02 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm not crying you're crying.

theclaymore47 · 1 points · Posted at 18:36:11 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I'm sorry that day must've been so scary for you but I'm glad you're happy and appreciate everything now

eyeball-jupe · 1 points · Posted at 21:47:01 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

So beautiful !!!! Amazing work, OP

Steady20xx · 1 points · Posted at 03:20:13 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is beautiful

lore_wardn · 1 points · Posted at 04:17:24 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

r/wholesomenosleep

EchoOfEternity · 1 points · Posted at 07:56:31 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

There truly WAS happiness in that jar. It took away everything that truly made you happy, even if you didn't know it, and then once you saw what life would be like without any of it, even if you couldn't remember what any of "it" was anymore, you KNEW you had to have "it" back, not that horrible PIT of emptiness and loneliness that you had left. And once you let "it" all back out of that jar, you got it back :).

Congratulations, now you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, what truly makes you happy.

bkirnik · 1 points · Posted at 10:42:08 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

That was the best one I've ever read

randevilran · 1 points · Posted at 11:29:23 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

A few moments after my daughter went under the covers, I heard a 'ding' from my cellphone.

​

It was an email, and it read

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"Thank you for purchasing a jar. We have successfully received your payment of $5000."

thatwheelchairgirl · 1 points · Posted at 15:35:27 on March 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

Oh it’s fine, I’m not crying.

nipcinerator · 1 points · Posted at 02:16:04 on March 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was the most magnificent thing I’ve read on nosleep in quite some time. The simplicity of the style coupled with the grandeur of losing everything is timeless. Thank you for posting this wonderful piece. I wish you nothing but peace and success.

DDsLaboratory · 1 points · Posted at 12:31:36 on March 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is the greatest fucking story I’ve ever read

lil-moonbeam · 1 points · Posted at 01:39:35 on March 28, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was beautiful - we take everything for granted

cdeeter · 1 points · Posted at 10:18:27 on March 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

Shit, I need a few. Im tired of being sad and pissed off over the results of my life. How did I even fuck everything up this badly?

seamasterpraetor · 1 points · Posted at 15:20:41 on March 30, 2019 · (Permalink)

I absolutely loved everything about this story and I'm saving it to read to my children. Thank you OP. You have an extraordinary gift.

Nerdybiroll · 1 points · Posted at 04:31:12 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

Oh....I guess we're all sad, and sometimes, we need to break ourselves just to feel happy and exceptional with our lives...

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 16:21:29 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

This one makes me appreciate what I have in life.

rvstrk · 1 points · Posted at 17:48:54 on March 31, 2019 · (Permalink)

Were breaking my tear ducts also a side effect of this story?

spclsnow · 1 points · Posted at 18:48:33 on April 1, 2019 · (Permalink)

This was amazing

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 00:41:06 on April 2, 2019 · (Permalink)

I love this

DaLab_Gaming · 1 points · Posted at 22:18:21 on April 3, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is wholesome, give me like 50

track528 · 1 points · Posted at 05:00:08 on April 4, 2019 · (Permalink)

This made my day. Thank you, Glinda

Some_One_On_Reddit · 1 points · Posted at 15:08:45 on April 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Oh i have a jar like that in my cupboard after it reset my life I just started over. But I won’t break it

Serixxo · 1 points · Posted at 23:24:30 on April 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

I broke a jar....my mother yelled at me.

Djcarlz · 1 points · Posted at 05:03:29 on April 10, 2019 · (Permalink)

I needed this today.

Raliadose · 1 points · Posted at 07:43:08 on April 13, 2019 · (Permalink)

For a second I thought he was going to forget everything, even how to speak and shit, basically going back to an infant state of mind where he would always be blissfully ignorant

stuffedtacos · 1 points · Posted at 04:19:31 on April 20, 2019 · (Permalink)

I need to find this jar so I can break it and have happiness again.

SerialSleeper13 · 1 points · Posted at 06:38:19 on April 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

I know this is very late, but the upvotes on this story are very much deserved. Here, take mine for one more.

foodprocrastinator · 1 points · Posted at 14:20:25 on April 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

this. i didn't know i needed this story today. thank you.

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 06:52:16 on April 22, 2019 · (Permalink)

How'd she know his name?

JustHere4RedditPorn · 1 points · Posted at 04:14:32 on April 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

Great read man. Really reminded me how good I have it.

MemeTeen69 · 1 points · Posted at 04:58:10 on May 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

this seems less like a horror story but it's still a really good read

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 18:57:52 on May 14, 2019 · (Permalink)

Misty weather

MrWillje · 1 points · Posted at 18:14:54 on May 19, 2019 · (Permalink)

What if you had an awful life in the first place? That's just wasted glass

kjolyn · 1 points · Posted at 09:58:27 on May 22, 2019 · (Permalink)

First story to ever really make me tear up... great message

skittycatboo · 1 points · Posted at 20:52:53 on May 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Wow. This was a creepy but amazing reminder to cherish the things you find inconvenient only because you take them for granted. Appreciate life and all of its punches, some of them may be fist bumps in disguise

kelpieeeeee · 1 points · Posted at 02:05:35 on June 3, 2019 · (Permalink)

when I read the title I immediately thought of Sayori's "Bottles" poem in DDLC

"Happy thoughts, happy thoughts, happy thoughts in bottles, all in a row."

laixodarap · 1 points · Posted at 16:45:51 on June 5, 2019 · (Permalink)

This made me cry so hard

shadder6 · 1 points · Posted at 06:34:01 on June 21, 2019 · (Permalink)

And she actually sounds like a spell caster =witch

Official_Cola_Addict · 1 points · Posted at 10:08:42 on June 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I need a jar like that. I need to appreciate the things in my life more

Hoglumpz · 1 points · Posted at 05:20:10 on June 27, 2019 · (Permalink)

I lost my jar

abby514 · 1 points · Posted at 03:23:11 on July 1, 2019 · (Permalink)

I like this!! Reminds you that things could be worse.

Kamkam21 · 1 points · Posted at 06:25:40 on July 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

Haha,....Silver Camry..

Cobra-Jp · 1 points · Posted at 21:52:36 on July 13, 2019 · (Permalink)

Ego death in a jar.

dancingchipmunk12 · 1 points · Posted at 17:46:19 on July 15, 2019 · (Permalink)

Thank you for this. I needed to read this

hell-yeah-brother · 1 points · Posted at 00:51:54 on July 16, 2019 · (Permalink)

This is so amazing, I love this. Thanks for the reminder not to take things for granted, after all life is beautiful

Gibranies · 1 points · Posted at 15:08:40 on July 17, 2019 · (Permalink)

Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings ;)

CrayCon · 1 points · Posted at 09:52:23 on July 19, 2019 · (Permalink)

Sometimes happiness is just around you all along ;)

Gui1tyspark · 1 points · Posted at 06:17:38 on July 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I came on here looking for a Twilight Zone-esque story. It's now midnight and I am tearing up, feeling greatful for my family. Thank you kind stranger for writing this. You've made a huge impact in my perspective.

Mandapanda35 · 1 points · Posted at 02:39:07 on August 17, 2019 · (Permalink)

So glad that you realized what is most important in your life!

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 00:29:21 on August 19, 2019 · (Permalink)

Note to self: don’t buy weird shit from random people.

[deleted] · 1 points · Posted at 12:50:14 on August 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

You'd like the book Dark Matter By John Grisam

Distinct_Cauliflower · 1 points · Posted at 06:23:31 on August 29, 2019 · (Permalink)

This reminds me of "It's a Wonderful Life" a love it

spr3x · 1 points · Posted at 11:11:09 on September 2, 2019 · (Permalink)

We all have a Jar of Happiness but we don't have the time to break

Mikevercetti · 1 points · Posted at 15:36:59 on September 3, 2019 · (Permalink)

I didn't see that ending coming at all. I really needed to read this. Really helped put my life into perspective.

DrunkenTree · 1 points · Posted at 14:29:21 on September 4, 2019 · (Permalink)

Somehow, emotionally, this makes far more sense than Frank Capra's damn angel. It's a Wonderful Jar.

NursePusheen · 1 points · Posted at 02:42:48 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

So wholesome! Thank you for putting this into words!

hhn0602 · 1 points · Posted at 17:29:26 on September 7, 2019 · (Permalink)

This. This is the one

iTzBoneZ · 1 points · Posted at 23:29:04 on September 8, 2019 · (Permalink)

Gotta find that jar.

maeli24 · 1 points · Posted at 11:18:03 on September 10, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’m so glad. Thanks for the happy ending.

gjdeejay · 1 points · Posted at 08:08:37 on September 15, 2019 · (Permalink)

Yooo what the fuck this shit is awesome. Great job OP. I loved reading this.

HenjinRendi · 1 points · Posted at 04:41:02 on September 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

Pretty sure she just sold u drugs

Person-UwU · 1 points · Posted at 21:41:49 on September 18, 2019 · (Permalink)

Why is this so wholesome ?!?

save_the_last_dance · 1 points · Posted at 06:20:06 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

OP. This absolutley, 100% needs to be a movie script. I know that. You know that. We all know that. The fact that you do not, right this very moment, have directors busting down your door with fistfuls of money in a bidding war over this movie contract is insane. I'm not saying this is the next Hamlet; I'm just saying this is an incredibly compelling, resonant story that fits really well into what people want to see in a movie. Like come on. This is some "It's a Wonderful Life" type shit, but like, a horror movie. I could easily see this being something Jordan Peele wrote. I really appreciate that you wrote this. This is an instant classic. I wish I had your imagination. I look forward to reading more of your work, and if it's something you want for yourself, I hope you find the mainstream, commercial success you have already earned In my book anyway) in spades.

BallsackMessiah · 7 points · Posted at 09:47:27 on April 11, 2019 · (Permalink)

It is a movie. It’s been made into like 5 movies. You even mentioned “It’s a Wonderful Life”.

This isn’t even a horror version of the story either. It’s just the same exact story, just set in 2019.

I genuinely don’t understand why this story was posted in r/nosleep. It’s well written, but it’s just a story. There’s no element of horror whatsoever.

This story is as terrifying as It’s A Wonderful Life. Which wasn’t terrifying.

Squat12 · 1 points · Posted at 23:39:27 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

Holy shit, that was some of the best I've read in this sub. Well done!

stickontheice42 · 1 points · Posted at 00:02:50 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Great story.

Kasket81 · 1 points · Posted at 00:43:07 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Great read!

vantuckymyfoot · 1 points · Posted at 02:39:04 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Man, if that isn't a satisfying story. This would make a great Twilight Zone episode. Awesome.

thiagopcf · 1 points · Posted at 02:47:36 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

That was amazing!!

poetniknowit · 1 points · Posted at 02:56:07 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

As a mom, this shit almost made me shed a few. I could never imagine forgetting My child or bf.

blkgemini84 · 1 points · Posted at 03:43:13 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Love this one!

Nopride7820 · 1 points · Posted at 03:53:04 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

I’m fucking crying. This was too much. Thank you for writing this and reminding me of all the great people I can’t stand to lose while my life is in the shithole. Keep on keeping on man. Honestly. I hope this message finds you well.

drhayes9 · 1 points · Posted at 04:24:20 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

Man, a happy one. Thanks!

kichapi · 1 points · Posted at 04:36:34 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

. . I think I am keeping a lot of jars with me.

HyperZaidejas · 1 points · Posted at 05:33:09 on March 25, 2019 · (Permalink)

The title reminds of a book...that....I don't remember the name to ._.

Gukgukninja · 0 points · Posted at 09:22:17 on June 26, 2019 · (Permalink)

I knew it, Jar Jar was evil!

Principatus · -14 points · Posted at 16:21:37 on March 24, 2019 · (Permalink)

I think this could be achieved without a jar also, using hypnosis.