Shake Junt boss Shane Heyl is celebrating 20 years of sobriety and using the occasion to encourage others dealing with addiction.
For anyone who followed skateboarding in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Piss Drunx crew was a memorable part of the scene.
The crew became known for skating hard, partying harder, and spending their days and nights drinking while shredding the streets.
Heyl was one of the crew members closely associated with that era, alongside pro skaters such as Dustin Dollin.
However, life took each of them in different directions. Today, Dollin is the only remaining member of the Piss Drunx crew who is still living that lifestyle publicly.
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Heyl recently shared his story, explaining how reaching different stages of sobriety can give people something to hold onto as they work toward recovery.
He also spoke about the importance of letting people struggling with addiction know they are not alone.
Alongside his post, Heyl shared a photo he has kept as a personal reminder of his past. He recalled a period of heavy drinking and drug use that ended with him waking up in a hospital handcuffed to a bed, unable to remember what had happened.
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Two decades later, Heyl has turned that difficult period into a reason to encourage others to take recovery one day at a time. His message also honors people who have struggled with addiction and those who are no longer here.
For someone who once became synonymous with the Piss Drunx era, reaching 20 years sober represents a completely different chapter in Heyl's life. He chose to use the occasion not just to celebrate his own sobriety, but to offer hope to anyone still fighting the same battle.
Heyl Posted:
"August 29, 2006
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Today marks 20 years of sobriety. These milestones, whether one day, 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 18 months, or beyond, give us the push to keep going. I share this not only to remind myself where I come from, but more importantly because sharing this can help someone else that is struggling with addiction. You are not alone. Sometimes you just need that reminder. Love to everyone out there putting it in one day at a time. Sober Maniacs unite! 🙏
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*”Keep Talken” photo is a reminder I’ve kept to help remind me to not go back. Blacked out, drunk, on drugs, waking up in a hospital handcuffed to a bed w no memory how.
It’s institutions, jails, or death. I roll not only for myself, but for those who can’t. 🕯️"