Tommy Ratkiewicz

Cooking up something good

FANS • FRIENDS • FAMILY

Life on tour has been such a great experience! So great in fact that I’ll be on the 11AM news with Morgen Neuhauser from WQAD next week! Tune in to hear me chat about my favorite Chicken, Red and all the shenanigans he gets into on the road!!

Drop the 🐔 if you’ll be tuning in!

See yall THIS Monday, April 27th 11AM CST!

“One night in Bangcock”

Or whatever Aaron Tveit sings so sweetly in my ears every morning while I’m running… 😘😜😉

TEAM RED Week 3 Photo Dump

Did you miss Red last week?? DONT WORRY! Check my stories to see what Kwik Trip/ Kwik Star He and I will be traveling to this week! See you soon Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin!

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I’m grateful for the people who are true friends and I’m even more grateful for the “friends” who showed their true colors when I needed friends the most…your absence was noted and I’ve moved on accordingly

When Robert Downey Jr. shared this, it hit a nerve because it reflects something many people learn the hard way. Life has a way of revealing truth when things fall apart. The people who celebrate you during your highs are not always the ones who stay when things get uncomfortable, uncertain, or difficult.

Psychology suggests that adversity acts as a filter in relationships. During stressful periods like job loss or illness, social support tends to shrink but becomes more meaningful. Research in social psychology shows that strong relationships are defined by consistency, emotional presence, and reliability during hardship, not just shared good times.

Hard moments are painful, but they also bring clarity. They show you who checks in, who stays, and who quietly disappears. Instead of fearing these phases, you can learn from them. They help you rebuild your circle with people who truly value you, not just your circumstances.

Miles on Miles