my story of alcohol addiction and abuse

Channels like this are worth their weight in gold. 2 months sober and ain't going back

Very true brother. Im an alcoholic myself. I would binge on Jameson, black out, and wake up with tremors and a bunch of pissed off people. Im so glad I dont drink anymore 🙏

Dont worry about editing your videos. Just keep telling your story, man. We're listening. I dont know what its like to have a drinking problem, but i do know what its like to light a cigarette with another cigarette, one after another. I would wake up and cough up blood, constant lung infections. Just like you ive been taking it one day at a time now for nearly a year. Man you hit home. Id be in the bathroom late night using a cough to hide the sound of a lighter spark. I cried so many nights thinking i wouldnt be around for my 3 year old daughter (now) because of my horrible health. You're doing gods work with these videos brother!

This is the life of my own son for many, many years. Loss of jobs, girlfriend’s a DUI. I spent all those years of his addiction sobering him up, getting him help,phone calls throughout day and night from him drunk, a constant worry of when my phone would ring and it wouldn’t be him but someone telling me he was dead. The doctors told me it was just a matter of time for that phone call to come. Years of hospitals, recovery which never helped and a cycle that repeated every 11-13 days for years on end. He finally sobered up about 6 years ago and now is a father to a little girl who is about to be 3. I still panic every time my phone rings, I still don’t sleep well and it’s always in the back of my mind what will trigger him to start again. It not only affected him but it sucked the life out of me, physically, mentally and emotionally, I will never be the same. So much of what you did was exactly what he did. So happy he made it out without too many health problems and so sad that you have so many ): Thank you for sharing your story I definitely got a insight on how much worse things could be health wise for him had he not finally quit. I hope everything turns around for you and your health improves. xx

I would like to tell my story, how I became a alcoholic after I stopped during meth, I just switched addiction, I hated alcohol until I was 27. I never thought I would ever be battling a 20 yr alcohol addiction, it's hell on earth, I hate it.

I am very early in recovery and an alcoholic. Your story is impactful and it’s such a valuable share. Praying for your healing and miracles. ❤

Thanks for sharing your thoughts/story,; I'm 37 years sober and it's great 👍😃 to hear from you!

I can relate so much with hiding in the bathroom! And getting off work to start drinking! I just reached the point of drinking will help hang overs. Its the day after xmas now and drinking was the only way to deal with having no one on the holidays!! Ive come to grips i have a problem. Getting help being alone and having no reason to get sober. Makes not getting help makes sense. I needed your story today. God please make soberity in my future too! 😢

Thank you for sharing your story. Wine was what I started off with and I didn’t want my husband seeing how many bottles of wine were missing, so I bought a big box of wine and drink so much of that that I would have to fill a big plastic baggie with water so he couldn’t tell how much wine was missing from the box. I started chasing the morning hangover with more wine until I had to drink just to stop the shakes.

It’s good to see you doing better. In the medical field, I see this a lot. It’s an awful awful way to go but I’ve seen cases where we didn’t think people would make it through the weekend, and got their health better and they’re doing treatments years later.

Im a 65 year old woman that was diagnosed with Nash related cirroris in 2014 . I had 2 different doctors opions on that. I did drink for 15 - 20 years , but only weekends, just to enjoy relax with family or friends. I stop drinking in 2014 same year i was diagnosed . I never got sick or anything, it was only found through blood work , and they seen my liver was stressed, so then more tests and went from there. Both doctors agreed mine was mostly from gaing much weight , alot of over counter meds , but the drinking on weekends didnt help , plus i was pre diabetic , runs in my family. Alot of fat in and around liver, which i knew nothing about at the time, it becomes inflamation, then the real stuff begins. Thank you for takeing time to read this, and thank you for what your doing for you and all of us here. GB You 🙏 💖.

Thank you for sharing your story.

I think you’re a very brave soul, sharing your story. Being so vulnerable with the world. I’m sending you and yours love and prayers for the strength to overcome this horrible addiction. Thank you 🙏

Very relatable. Identification is an important part of the journey and it's your willingness to share this that creates that opportunity for others.❤

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Very inspiring that you quit and definitely is encouraging.

Thank you. I'm realizing how difficult my son is struggling, after hearing your story. You are helping others. Bless you.

Thanks for putting this out there. This really is an act of service to others and brave as well. It sounds like you have become someone your wife and kids can be proud of, which is a great transition from the issues in the past. Best wishes.

God bless you sir, and thank you for sharing your exsperience

Thank you so much for telling your story.

Hi ive just come across your video / post .can relate to everything you are saying .iam 9/nine years.6/six.months .sober.and a recovering alcoholic. Nearly 30 years drinking..so glad hi found your videos..STAY STRONG. EVERY DAY... YOU ARE SUCH EASY LISTENING ..