<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:13:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/crutch/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Some simmering hope with sobering up. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sober September went well enough and now I'm thinking of starting sober November with the one exception of thanksgiving wine. If that goes well, then it's possible to extend that to December or atleast]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/alcoholism/@nooses/some-simmering-hope-with-sobering-up</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/alcoholism/@nooses/some-simmering-hope-with-sobering-up</guid><category><![CDATA[alcoholism]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[nooses]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:36:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCZ6odhod2CJFyqf9E2qhaH1Q8ezhkhRGQfJX4LihMqQ18Dd93HMqPsedv6SBptG3mhNjCwcJeei4mnrZ94gqBxM7wCPbzzjr8J3WLpTycr23PC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't force your crutch on others]]></title><description><![CDATA[(My Eastern New Mexico News column from May 29, 2019- posted in its entirety now that the paper's exclusivity has expired) (Imagine a picture here, since Steemit seems to refuse to let me attach one tonight.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/liberty/@dullhawk/don-t-force-your-crutch-on-others</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/liberty/@dullhawk/don-t-force-your-crutch-on-others</guid><category><![CDATA[liberty]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[dullhawk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 02:29:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crutch Doesn't Require Any Hands To Use]]></title><link>http://direct.ecency.com/tech/@mariaalmeida/crutch-doesnt-require-any-hands-to-use-1534200480</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/tech/@mariaalmeida/crutch-doesnt-require-any-hands-to-use-1534200480</guid><category><![CDATA[tech]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[mariaalmeida]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:48:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol is the drug of the alcoholic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alcohol is the drug of the alcoholic. Wise use of alcohol can be enjoyable. Never use alcohol as a crutch to get you through the day. If you need a crutch such as alcohol, get professional help. It is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/alcohol/@simplefreedom/alcohol-is-the-drug-of-the-alcoholic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/alcohol/@simplefreedom/alcohol-is-the-drug-of-the-alcoholic</guid><category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[simplefreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 12:01:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPZWRZd7YUBbnJE5jTXMESuGrT1xYXimwdN7PRmoHfwctGBCYQMJH28h8g2iPzRDveXezq4qcgv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuffed Animals & Security Blankets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who doesn’t love a big round fluffy doggy? Stuffed animals can be cute, and this one is no exception. The perfect size and shape to hug and squeeze, relieving tension and providing comfort. 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