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@shawnthefling

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Choosing sobriety. Living with purpose.
Sharing the journey, inspiring change, and building a community where no one walks alone 🌱🦋

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Men, we need to talk.

Gender-based violence is not just a women’s issue. As men, we have a responsibility to look at ourselves, our friendships, the behaviour we normalise, and what we choose to tolerate.

This isn’t about saying, “Not all men.” It’s about asking: “What can we, as men, do about it?”

From calling each other out, to listening to women, to reflecting on our own actions - change starts with the conversations we’re willing to have and the standards we’re willing to set. 💜 by @shawnthefling

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Sometimes listening means putting our own assumptions aside long enough to understand someone else’s reality. We don’t have to have experienced something ourselves to acknowledge that someone else has. Real change starts with being willing to listen, learn, reflect and grow. 💜 by @shawnthefling

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We all have a role to play in creating the kind of society we want to live in. Sometimes change starts with something as simple as being willing to look at ourselves, question what we’ve normalised, and have the courage to do things differently.💜 by @shawnthefling

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Truly blessed and highly favoured. 🙏🏽❤️

My first ever 21K run/race is officially in the bag! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏅

Never did I think I’d one day run a 21km race. When I look at how far I’ve come, both in my sobriety journey and in running, I’m reminded that with God, change is possible. Recovery has taught me discipline, patience, and the importance of taking things one day at a time.

The last 3km of the race tested me in ways I didn’t expect. I found myself in a really dark place, my legs were cramping, and I genuinely thought I wasn’t going to finish. But in that moment, I reminded myself that we are capable of doing hard things, even when our circumstances make us believe otherwise. Sometimes, it’s about finding the strength to keep going when everything in you wants to give up.

That moment meant so much more to me than just finishing a race. My sobriety journey has taught me that difficult moments don’t last forever, and that we’re capable of overcoming more than we realise. I’m living proof that when you trust God and lean not on your own understanding, He can transform your life in ways you never imagined. All glory to Him! 🙏🏽✨

A heartfelt thank you to my family and friends who supported me yesterday. Your messages, encouragement, and love mean more than you know. Having people in my corner as I continue this journey is something I’ll never take for granted. ❤️🥹

A special mention to @asics_za, too. I’ve been genuinely impressed with how their shoes and running gear have supported me throughout my training and preparation for this 21K. Having gear I feel comfortable and confident in has made such a difference. 👟🏃🏽‍♂️

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Nelson Mandela Cape Town 5K, 10K, 21K, and 42K races! Proud of every one of you. Every journey is different, and every finish line has a story behind it. 🏅🔥

Today, I’m celebrating more than just a race. I’m celebrating growth, healing, discipline, faith, and the life I’m building. My sobriety journey has shown me that I don’t have to remain the person I once was, and crossing that finish line yesterday reminded me just how far I’ve come.

#firsthalfmarathon✔️ #nelsonmandelamarathon #running by @shawnthefling

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Sometimes things must fall apart for things to fall into place🙂‍↕️😌 by @shawnthefling

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You either in or you out! 🤏🫡
#soundmindsoundbody by @shawnthefling

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Every day, I'm reminded of all the struggles I've been through and how they've shaped me into the man I am today. Grateful for the growth, the change, and the community that's been part of my journey. 🙏🏽🤍 by @shawnthefling

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Nicetjies 😚 by @shawnthefling

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Healing isn't about pretending you're okay. It's about allowing yourself to feel the process and slowly rebuild. Taking time to heal means being patient with your emotions, forgiving yourself for what you didn't know then, and recognizing that growth happens in the quiet moments. 🤍 by @shawnthefling

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To be rich is to be healthy, to be alive, and to have the ability to enjoy life. That’s a kind of wealth money can’t buy. 🙏❤️ by @shawnthefling

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Take care of your body. Stay out of other people's drama. Get your money right. Upgrade who you spend your time with. Talk less, observe more. Pray more than you worry. And no matter where you're at right now, think highly of yourself anyway. by @shawnthefling

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Happy birthday to my mom, my biggest supporter, and my person. ❤️ There are honestly no words that could ever fully explain how grateful I am for you. You’ve stood by me through every chapter of my life through the good, the bad, the mistakes, the struggles, and everything in between. You’ve seen me at some of my absolute lowest points. You’ve seen the mistakes, the bad decisions, the regret and the consequences, but you never gave up on me. You never made me feel like I was beyond saving. You always believed I was capable of more, even l when I couldn’t see it in myself. And through my sobriety journey, having you beside me has meant more than I could ever put into words. Seeing you proud of me today is one of the biggest blessings of my life. Knowing that you can see the person I’m becoming after everything I’ve been through means more to me than any achievement ever could. Thank you for never giving up on me. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for loving me through it all. I am who I am today in so many ways because of your love, strength, patience and support. I wouldn’t be here today without you. Happy birthday, Mom. I love you more than words can say.❤️ by @shawnthefling

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