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Danielle Thibodeau

@dani.thib_

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•boy bulldog mumma 🐶🩵
•virgo♍️🤍
•maine🌲🏡
•wellness girly w/ a bevy 🌿✨🪩🥤
•peptides 🧬👩🏽‍🔬
•saved by His grace.🛐🤍🥰
•recovery💛🔷
•dread&ink addict💇🏻‍♀️💉

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‼️🔆today (09/24/2019), 6️⃣ years ago my life looked nothing like it does today. i was sitting in a jail cell, scared, angry, mad at the world, drug-addicted, and convinced i had ruined every chance i had. in that super loud place and those four walls, though, i was forced to face myself—the choices, the pain i had caused, and the person i didn’t want to be anymore.

recovery gave me the tools to turn that wake-up call into a new life. it taught me accountability and gave me a community that believes in second chances. day by day, meeting by meeting, i learned how to stay present, to make amends, and to rebuild trust with the people i love.💟💟

today i am stronger, clearer, and more compassionate than i ever imagined. jail didn’t define me, but it did break me open so i could grow. 6️⃣ years later, i am proof that we can rise, rebuild, and become better than our past🔆‼️

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#wedorecover
#sixyearslater
#beforeandafter

🖤🥰💃🏻💫🫧🌺✨🪩💌🩵☪️🌀 by @dani.thib_

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a year ago

for gus 🕊️

today i had to say goodbye to my first boy. my heart hurts in a way i don’t even have words for. my apartment feels too quiet, too still, like it’s missing its heartbeat.

gus wasn’t just my dog — he was my constant. my comfort. my little piece of peace in a world that never stops moving. he had this habit of keeping his head propped up on anything — pillows, chairs, my leg — like he was royalty just surveying his kingdom. and he loved looking at himself in the mirror, like he knew exactly how handsome he was.

it’s funny how the smallest things leave the biggest holes. the spot where he used to rest his head. the sound of him shifting around. the way he’d glance up at me just to make sure i was okay. i keep catching myself looking for him, expecting to see him where he always was.

letting him go was the hardest thing ive ever done. but i hope he felt how loved he was — every second, of every day. he made my life softer, fuller, & better just by being in it.

thank you for everything, Gus.
you’ll always be my good boy. ❤️

April 4, 2015-November 5, 2025

please be patient with me if I don’t respond right away. this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. 🥹💔🕊️🌈🐶💙
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#alwaysbemybabyboy
#runningfree
#rainbowbridge
#iloveyou
#imissyou
#mybestfriend
#heartbroken by @dani.thib_

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a year ago

I was going through some of my pics from my phone. And came across these!! Look at how whittle this baby bully was. This was the second day we had him.. I was so lucky to have him by my side everyday!! #blessedbabybullymumma ❤️🐾🐶💙 by @dani.thib_

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9 days ago

september 24, 2019. 🖤
the day my life changed.

today, i can look back and say i made it. well kind of. not because the road was easy, but because i kept walking it—even when i didn’t know where it was going to lead me.

recovery has taken me through places i never thought id survive. ive experienced jail. ive experienced the rawness of early recovery, learning how to live without the things i once used to escape myself. ive experienced heartbreak, losing people i thought would always be there, and learning that sometimes healing means letting go.

ive also experienced relapse. i had a setback, and it was painful to face, but it didn’t erase the progress i had made or mean my story was over. it reminded me that recovery isn’t always a straight line. i had to be honest with myself, get back up, and choose recovery again.

ive lost friendships. ive lost pieces of myself. ive lost my souldog that i loved so deeply and experienced a kind of grief i wasn’t prepared for. there were moments when life felt like it was taking everything from me.

But somehow, through all of it, i kept choosing to stay.

ive learned that recovery isn’t just about getting clean. its about rebuilding your life. its about facing yourself when there’s nowhere left to run. its about learning to sit with pain instead of running from it. its about forgiving yourself for who you had to be to survive and becoming someone you’re proud to be.

ive had to heal parts of myself that i didn’t even know were broken.

and im still healing.

but look at me now.

im not the woman who walked into recovery on September 24, 2019. ive been broken, rebuilt, humbled, tested, loved, heartbroken, grieving, and transformed. ive stumbled, relapsed, and found my way back.

seven years later, im still here. still clean. still growing. still choosing myself. still choosing life.

i didn’t just survive my past.

i built a life beyond it. 🖤

09.24.2019 — forever grateful for the day i decided my story wasn’t over.

#sevenyearslater
#wedorecover
#beforeandafter
#neverthoughtiwouldmakeit
#substanceusedisorder

🥰🖤✌🏽🔷🕊️🐶🐾✨🤍 taken in Maine by @dani.thib_

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21 days ago

jumped on the bang wagon with this trend; chat just gets me. copy & paste the following into chat and add a pic and voilá. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Give my personality a mascot using what you know about me and the uploaded photo for my appearance, invent a funny cartoon mascot that represents my personality. Feature a glamorous cartoon version of me posing beside the mascot as if we are an iconic duo. The mascot can be an animal, creature, object, or completely imaginary character.
Give it one small accessory or detail that connects it to me. Add its name and one short tagline explaining its energy. Keep everything else minimal. White background, clean composition, polished colorful cartoon artwork. Do not ask me what the mascot should be. You decide.

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#mascot
#chatgpt
#hitthenailonthehead
#boston
#fitness taken in Bangor, Maine by @dani.thib_

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23 days ago

Two years. A lot of hard work. A lot of discipline. A lot of choosing myself, even on the days I didn’t feel like it. 🤍

I didn’t just lose weight—I changed my relationship with food, movement, consistency, and most importantly, myself.

The person I was two years ago would be so proud of the person standing here today. This journey has been about so much more than a number on the scale. It’s about confidence, strength, health, and finally realizing that I am worth the effort. ✨

Still becoming. Still growing. Still choosing me. 💪🏼❤️

#WeightLossJourney #TwoYearTransformation #ProgressNotPerfection #HealthyLifestyle #ProudOfMyself taken in Bangor, Maine by @dani.thib_

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2 months ago

today marks 1️⃣2️⃣long years without you, my big bubby! 💔

i never imagined my life at almost 4️⃣4️⃣years old that id have no siblings to hang out with, laugh with, and/or cry with. 😢😭

i always pictured maintaining our brotherly/sisterly bond that we always had while growing up. whether we were laughing or crying with one another about the stupid and serious shit that life threw at us.

i always believe that you are with me. watching from above. 😇☝🏼❤️‍🩹

there has been so many things that i have wanted to pick up my phone to text you about, things you would’ve laughed your ass off at and things you would have shook your head at and said wtf sis?! 🤷🏻😑🙂‍↔️

i hope you were there to meet Gus when he crossed over the bridge. two of my favorite boys finally together and i bet you are raising so much hell together. 🥰🐶🐾🕊️🌈

i know you’d loveeee boston.. because of the love you had for your dog, mischief. 💚

i hope that you are watching mummie from above. she misses you terribly. even after these 12 years, she still takes it hard, just like any parent would. however, you and mummie had an unbreakable bond that no one could ever break. 💛👩‍👦

i hope you’re watching over your two children, tyler and braelyn. 👫🏻 i know they love and miss you just like the rest of us. 🥰❤️🙏🏼 tyler looks just like you. its kinda scary, every time i see him, its like looking at a ghost.

and lastly, i have to believe that you are not suffering anymore 🥺, that you are at peace 🕊, you are laughing with that big goofy laugh of yours 😂, and most definitely raising some hell with everyone that has passed over. i know you have definitely welcomed everyone with one of your huge ass hugs! 🫂🤗

i love you so much.. and i miss you every. single. day!

missing you here on earth. 🌎🌱❤️👼🏻

love, lil flame 🔥

ps. if anyone is struggle with their mental health. please reach out. suicide awareness needs to be talked about more. if we only knew as a family that my big brother was struggling. i would’ve made sure, we all would’ve made sure, we were always with him.

or call the suicide prevention line at 1-800-273-8255 🥰🙏🏼❤️‍🩹 #siblinglove👫 #mentalhealth #ily taken in Maine by @dani.thib_

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3 months ago

left: july 21, 2025
right: july 21, 2026

last summer, i was in a completely different place—physically, mentally, and emotionally. this summer, i look at myself and see the result of choosing myself every single day.🤍

ive lost the weight, but what i have gained is so much more: knowledge about nutrition, healthier habits, discipline, strength, confidence, & a completely different relationship with food & my body.🤍

this wasn’t about starving myself or chasing a quick fix. it was about learning how to properly fuel my body, prioritize protein, make better choices, stay consistent, & understand that progress is built one decision at a time.🤍

the difference between last summer & this summer isn’t just visible on the outside. i feel it in my energy, my confidence, my mindset, & the way i show up for myself.🤍

a year can change everything when you finally decide that you’re worth the effort. ✨🫶🏽🤍💃✌🏽

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#lastsummervsthissummer
#thisisme
#choosingmyselffirst
#beforeandafter
#lockitin by @dani.thib_

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3 months ago

jumped on the bandwagon and told chat gpt the following ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Urban street vibes – confident, laid-back & modern

Create a photorealistic streetstyle portrait of a young woman from my photo. She is sitting relaxed on modern concrete steps in a minimalist, urban indoor space. The camera is in an extreme frog’s-eye perspective directly in front of her outstretched sneaker, making the shoe in the foreground appear oversized and creating a dynamic depth effect. She is wearing a loose white off-shoulder knit sweater, wide-cut slightly ripped baggy jeans, and black-and-white high-top sneakers. On her head is a pair of sunglasses, large hoop earrings, and several delicate necklaces emphasize the modern streetwear look. One arm is decorated with detailed tattoos. In one hand she is holding a red lollipop, while with the other hand she is making a peace sign towards the camera. Her facial expression is confident and playful, with closed eyes and a suggested kissing mouth. The light is soft and natural, with subtle shadows and a high-contrast, moody image look. The color palette consists of gray, white, black, and blue tones with the red lollipop as a striking color accent. Ultra-realistic, high detail fidelity, cinematic look, professional fashion photography, 35 mm lens, shallow depth of field, razor sharp, 8K, high-quality textures, authentic streetwear aesthetic.

if you do it, add it in the comments, i would love to see yours! 🖤🥰🫶🏽 by @dani.thib_

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3 months ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUU

🎉🥰❤️🎉🥰❤️

this is one of my (longest) friendships; 30 years.

3️⃣0️⃣years y’all, that’s a lifetime in some cases.

if everyone could say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST FRIEND, Amy!! 🎉🥰❤️

here’s my HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! you have been through every season of my life. the teens, the twenties, the thirties, now my forties. you’ve seen me in my lows, my highs, literally in my lows, literally in my highs, and not ONCE ever judged me for my actions or mistakes.

we have lived 2 miles apart and now we live 2k miles apart. you have a beautiful family and i haven’t built a family, another thing you haven’t judged me for.

we share frenchie stories, we share our memories, our hardships, our goals, we do what best friends of 30 years do, we can sit in silence, and have the best conversation and be content and not awkward. every time you come home to visit, it’s always laughs and long conversations.

i love you so much Amy, i hope you have the best birthday today. sending you lots of love and hugs today from boston and i.

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#happybirthday
#30years
#bestfriends
#oneofakind
#sisters by @dani.thib_

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5 months ago

if you don’t like something, change it. you’re not a fucking tree, move! 🥰🤟🏽🖤

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#changeit
#move
#fuckingmove
#notatree
#startover taken in Maine by @dani.thib_

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6 months ago

and im back🖤🖤 #synthenicdreads #backatit #newhair #maine #bangormaine @kd.withthegoodhair 🥰🖤🤟🏽 taken in Bangor, Maine by @dani.thib_

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