Y’all should be so so so proud of yourselves!!!!! I grew up with parents with addictions and I can tell you from my inner child that this will change your kids’ lives. I’m so happy to see the light in your lives just beaming!! Thank you for letting us in and being so vulnerable- what a privilege to hear your journey. ❤
Cullen, I haven’t watched y’all in a very long time and clicked this on. You come off so confident and different in your demeanor than I saw you a few years ago. I see a difference in your personality for the better. It shows. Keep up the positive change. I know you must feel so much better!
Omg I haven’t watched a Cullen and Katie video for YEARS I used to be a RELIGIOUS viewer when the kids were little and just got out of the habit but DAMN this timing is too funny! I’m 2 months sober from alcohol and then I’ve learned my man Cullen is an alcoholic too! So proud of you both for doing this journey together I didn’t realize how much I missed you guys until I heard your laughs 🥰 love y’all!
7 months sober here, and I can relate to your story a lot, Katie. Not an “alcoholic” but alcohol was not serving me anymore. And then when your mind becomes clear, you see that not drinking is so much better all around. My husband also stopped drinking just to support me, and now he can’t see himself going back to it again either! Amazing how society normalizes drinking when it’s doing so much harm to people and their bodies. Thank you for sharing your stories and trying to “normalize” NOT drinking!! ❤
Yes, it's important to see that you don't have to be "an alcoholic" as such to find this is an important thing to address in your life. I heard a doctor say something once that stuck with me: "There's no benefit to you when you put alcohol into your body." People would counter that with "It relaxes me" or "I drink to have a good time" but that's SUPER problematic in itself! You (general "you," not you specifically) should be able to do BOTH of those things without substances. When you drink it messes with your body and your brain in negative ways and it poses a risk to you long-term. Why take the risk? Why put something into your body that can ONLY negatively impact you?!? There's no plus side to it in the long run. And again, if you see it as a plus in the temporary with relaxation, fun, etc., that's also not okay because you should be able to achieve those things other ways. People downplay the risks and negative impacts and play up the so-called "positives" but they are not actually positive. Anyway, that stuck with me when the doctor said that. Made me really think. I don't drink because my grandparent was an alcoholic and I know I'm genetically predisposed but even if I wasn't, I don't see the point. I think if you poured every drop of alcohol I've had in my entire life into standard sized glasses, it would fill MAYBE 2, probably barely more than 1. Never been drunk. (And being drunk, of course, opens up a whole host of negative things, risks, impacts, etc. in and of itself.) And frankly, I have no desire to be. No point.
I lost my sister to alcohol six months ago I’m devastated I myself stopped drinking over two years ago as it was affecting my liver I now hate the stuff and it took my sister, I will never touch it again it’s poison glad you are doing good.
Love that y’all are so open about your imperfections while vlogging. So over all the Perfect Parents on these influencing channels. Thanks for being real!
17 years without a drink and I’m so proud of myself and I’m proud of you both !!! I can relate to everything you’re saying; what do we do now that we’re not drinking! You’re making the right decisions and I can tell you it does get easier!! Keep going❤️
First off - SO flipping happy for both of you on your journey's. I made this choice and it changed my life completely. Thank you for being authentic and open about your experiences. I want to say that @dadchallengepodcast is one of the ONLY content I watch on UA-cam anymore because of the awareness of child exploitation that I have gained from his work. YOU GUYS are doing exactly what he challenges everyone to do... shift your content to be about the adults and see if you are still successful - and you both ARE! I started watching ya'll when I was pregnant with my daughter and you all were pregnant with Gaines. To see how things have unfolded and the shifts that you've made has been a blessing in my life. I am so proud of the people you are and the people you choose to share with the world. Individually, you are both inspiring to me in special ways. Together I am even more astounded at the strength and faith that you have shown. I can't praise ya'll enough but know that it is not going unnoticed. We see you improving your lives as well as the kids without the kids having to be the star of the show. Love you all and will continue to follow your journey.
going to a concert without drinking is my favorite.. I literally have a moment to myself to be like I'm experiencing this sooooooooooo fully - amazing feeling
I appreciate y’all’s realness. I haven’t had to deal with alcoholism before but I know your story touches people. I’ve followed from day one, just a quiet watcher, and love y’all. Very proud of y’all and keep kicking butt!
That’s so awesome for you guys. My husband is currently in rehab for alcohol. It’s really hard but seeing your progress and how well you both are doing give me hope for him. ❤️
You guys are the most relatable of all the relatable people on UA-cam 😂 Your honesty is unmatched! My husband and I are 12 years sober and it's been the best decision we ever made! Keep it up guys ❤
thank you, Stephanie! 12 years....that number is still so unfathomable for me so I can't even say I can relate but hearing that number gives me hope for the future!
My dad was a alcoholic my whole life, and I still deal with issues because of it. I hate what alcohol did to our household, he went thru rehab twice, didn’t work. We did counseling when he was in rehab, I just thought if he loved me , he would quit. The counselor told us kids to be careful, that we could become alcoholic, I told him there was no way, my brothers and I broke the cycle…one day my now ex husband brought beer home, put in refrigerator, it haunted me, I can’t stand taste of beer, but I opened one and drank half of it, and knew what the counselor was talking about. Alcohol is not for me. I so thankful for Cullen And Katie, bring this to light. Everyone story is different, mine as a child growing up with it, God Bless you both and prayers for one day at a time,🎉❤
sadly it will always be apart of our lives, I believe. this is a deeper topic of conversation and could be triggering for some as it was for me...reading your comment and reliving a flash of many childhood nights...the fights, the manipulation, using me and my sisters as pawns in heated arguments, constantly being told behind murmurs and tears, "please don't ever drink when you're older", "don't be like this"...
and i didn't mean triggering in a rude way! it's a great reminder of how far we've come and the ability to recognize and help change a problem. Definitely something we need to talk about more...thank youuu! And great job getting to where you have today!
Loved hearing the comment in the other video about how to know if you’ve healed based on whether you cry when you talk about it. That was a game changer for me and I had never realized that. I have massive amounts of trauma. My mother committed suicide when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child, nasty divorce, horrible car accident that almost killed me and my oldest daughter, a year of healing and surgeries for both of us, a tornado destroyed my husbands house with my daughter inside and we moved in together/got married. I was in a bank robbery with my youngest child where they pointed guns at her when she was only 11 months old. Our house flooded, a tree fell on our house this weekend, my dad is dying. And about a million other huge and awful things . I could write a book. I feel like a trauma magnet. I tried therapy once and the lady’s jaw dropped and she literally told me she didn’t know how to help me. She didn’t know where to start. And I gave up. I’ve been looking at my life as a mountain of trauma and no idea where to start but this made me realize that there are a lot of those things that I can talk about for hours without getting emotional. There are one of two that wreck me to even think about and that’s definitely where I need to start healing. I have loved you guys since before Gaines was born but wow, you’re both just amazing and I’m grateful to have found you.
I have been a silent viewer for several years. I just wanted to reach out and tell you how proud I am of the two of you. Alcoholism runs in both sides of my family. It has made certain situations in life very challenging. What you are doing for your family is empowering and I’m so happy for you and the kids. Keep it up, one day at a time!
I stopped watching about a year ago (all youtube families) and wow, everything about how you carry yourselves and it's so beautiful to see you guys like this
Here’s a good question for your upcoming video: Have you found yourself starting another addiction? You always hear when you have an addictive personality you just replace one addiction with another. You guys should be VERY PROUD! It takes a lot to wake up one day and say I’m done. Wish you the best on your journey of sobriety.
As a follower of the channel since the target ballin I’ve watched you guys grow so much! I love that you guys talk openly about it because your right… everyone looks at the people with the issue as someone under the 5th street bridge but so many people have these issues on the day to day…
I’ve been subscribed to you guys for years but stopped watching. You guys talking about this topic has fully brought me back. Thank you for your honesty. I quit drinking a year and a half ago. So it’s nice to see you perspective.
I'm living what yall are talking about right now. Currently almost 6 months sober myself. I love yall and have ever since I met yall like 15 years ago when Cullen worked at Synergy 😊❤
I used to over drink in my younger years. I was a social drinker with my husband. When i became a RN, my husband and i both decreased our drinking to almost zero. Over the years we evolved from taking turns drinking at functions to hardly drinking at all. One of my brothers is a functioning alcoholic. Don't know how he does it. I don't understand the desire to drink alcohol in such excess on a daily basis.i now have a drink maybe once a year...maybe not. And I sure do love life just as much if not more. Maybe i don't drink because of that reoccurring dream of drinking too much and falling asleep at the wheel....that can be sobering. Proud of you both!! I promise you...life is better!! ❤😊
The 12 Steps of of AA or any Program, such as Alanon, or whatever I believe, and it is Progressive, I relapsed I know! My husband has 39 years and I have 15, I can’t believe we made it through it but we did and have been married for 36 years. If it wasn’t for our friends in the rooms of AA and all the support, I don’t think either of us would be alive today. It is a gift and a joy. I will never leave those rooms, it has saved both of our lives. Our kids are grown and healthy and happy. We have a wonderful 18 month old wonderful grandchild. Awesome job Katie and Cullen. I’m so excited for you guys! I remember thinking that there is know way I could ever go a year without drinking, God could and would, if he were sought!
Hi!! I went to high school with Cullen, and somehow this showed up on my Facebook & so I was intrigued and then found myself watching the videos ya’ll posted on this topic. Thank you for being brave & sharing! I’ve been going back & forth with giving up drinking for a while, I’m inspired to take a long break and see how things go! Thanks for the motivation!! ❤
I’m a child of an alcoholic. I’m one of the people who can occasionally have a drink here and there. Xmas, Fourth of July etc… my brother turned into an alcoholic. I’m actually fostering his 4 kids because of his and his girlfriends alcoholism. 9 months into fostering them and they still are getting drunk and are about to get their parental rights terminated. I’m so glad you both got sober. For yourselves and your kids.
Love your vulnerability. Love your story. I relate so much to your financial videos and now your alcohol story!! Also I could be watch Katie style Cullen’s hair all day!
OMG. we were JUST laying in bed the other morning watching your T swift ticket and niece stories! That was absolutely adorable and tbh one of my first thoughts was how proud I was of the "newly found" giving heart and lease on life you've gained over the years. It shines through your posts. 🥰 -C
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families is a 12 step that has been the most helpful thing for me and I'm not even an alcoholic. Even if you don't think your family is dysfunctional, I promise you will realize the connection as you read the book. It really has changed my entire life along with therapy.
you both quiting helps you both you both have a motivation to never go back. I wish my mom caught that concept when she wanted my dad to stop. Now my dad is back to drinking.... they are divorced.
These videos have been amazing for me. I personally have not had an issue with drinking since high school but my husband is currently working on himself and his drinking. He went from 2 beers to 4 beers a six pack and then a 12 pack and puking. It has been causing lots of frustration and resentment from me towards him. He hasn’t had a beer in five days and when I tell you that’s amazing I mean it. These videos are helping me to understand him better and I’m gonna see if he be willing to watch them. He just gets really touchy if I tell him he has a problem. It offends him to hear that cause he has always been worried of forming an issue and can recognize it’s “becoming” an issue where it’s clearly been an issue for about a year. Anyways, thank you so much! You two are amazing!
wow, i think i got chills for me and katie both when I read this comment. Has he not had a beer in 5 days because the last time was a nasty puking sesh or because he had an awakening moment? Either way, 5 days is amazing!! Resentment and "getting touchy" is and was a big part of our initial path. I would be willing to bet alcohol (and the behaviors that come with it) have been on one or both sides of your recent family tree? This is another great video topic of conversation that we should have soon!
@@CullenandKatie it started on the 4th when he drank too much the moment he got home from work and ruined the evening and I almost left. Two days later he drank 10 beers and we had another argument. I’m 8 months pregnant with our third and I’ve been in pre labor once already. I told him enough is enough. If he is choosing beer over his family he needs to leave. I reminded him I could have this baby girl any day and I will not allow him in the room if I smell even a drop of alcohol on his breath. The next morning he apologized for the 5 millionth time and I said “thank you for your apology, but I do not forgive you.” He was confused and I simply said “if I forgive you, that means you can continue to screw up and think you will be given another chance at forgiveness. I will not allow myself to hurt because of your choices and I sure as hell will not allow this to effect our children anymore.” He agreed it’s become a problem if he cannot stop himself when he sees more beer. On the 4th he promised to only drink two beers a night. Then suddenly I had an appointment at 5pm just two days later. He hadn’t had any beer when I left… I get home around 6 and he has had 10 and he was with our 3 year old and 1 year old. I was beyond angry. I hope this change lasts… however I’m aware slip ups happen. Addiction is HEAVY in my family… I honestly am not sure about much of his aside from an aunt who has addiction issue as well as the culture of our small town in middle of nowhere Maine has a HUGE addiction problem. He also worked as a corrections office for 13 years and just left that job last month. He is using stress and life changes as his current excuse for drinking…. However even if he hadn’t quit he would have some other reason. I’m just so proud he has made it 5 days. I love this man beyond words. 10 years with him has been some of the best days and years of my life… but these last couple years have really, really negatively effected me and our relationship.
Myself and my husband quit three years ago. It was the best decision ever! I don't miss it at all. Recently we were in a situation where we were the sober couple with those that were heavily drinking. We were on a trip. While they all stayed up partying we were ready for bed. As we lay there listening... we had a good laugh and asked...did we sound like that?! LOL Firsts can be hard. First vacation, dinner out, etc but its now to where we don't even think about it. We are happy to be that couple that is up at 6AM while on vacation and get to experience more while they are all sleeping in and waking with a hang over! Great job guys!
Cullen and Katie I’m so proud of you guys. I know how hard it can be.. My husband use too drink before we were married and I would tell him, I’m not marry you and raising my children in our home with someone who can’t drink just a couple and on top of that you act like you 6ft tall and bulletproof.. He just couldn’t you could tell by the second beer he was already showing his redneck side. Now sober you couldn’t ask for a better son or friend he’s amazing provider all the things he just couldn’t drink and he knew that. I wasn’t raised in it and I just didn’t want to marry him and then start demanding him to quit. That wouldn’t have been fair to him because I was marrying him knowing he drank. I think a lot of women marry and then try to change them knowing it was an issue before you married them. So I told him if he wanted to marry me the beer had to go! He’s not had a beer since 1990! Praise the Lord because without the Lords help I don’t think I would be sitting here today talking about this. He’s a good man and he knew he had a problem and he thanks me on the daily, he said you never gave up on me you are my saving Grace. When you know there better than all the mess they are going through you have to help and they have to want it too.. I told him if I ever found out he was drinking behind my back there wouldn’t be know us and he knew .. We’ve been married for 35yrs and I know the Lord designed him for me and me for him and we are still going strong.. Cullen you have Amazing wife who loves you and she believes in you, and she’s the person that will always be there to cheer you on or pick you up when you’re down. You both are Amazing couple and I can see the love you guys have for each other. I see a big change in you both.. Couple years ago I kept thinking something is going on and I just didn’t know what all I knew was you guys just didn’t seem happy and now I know why! Now you’re on the other side of it. Just know I’m still praying for you guys and y’all are helping so many people by telling your story.. Take care my long time favorite UA-cam family!!! 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing! My husband think I have a problem… I only drink on Fridays or holidays or when he is off of work the following day…. I don’t get wasted but I do get a strong buzz…
we could total up the number of fridays in a year, the number of holidays and the number of following off days and get a stat then compare that to the national consumption amount to be considered an alcoholic, but the real facts of the matter is in your heart and doing what you think is best for yourself and your family.
My husband just celebrated 12 yrs sober. He didn't like AA mainly because he said he felt like everyone there was just content being miserable. He wanted to get sober and stay that way, and to have a positive attitude about sobriety. The few times he went, he said it just wasn't the environment he needed to keep going forward with.
@@CullenandKatie as someone who’s father was an alcoholic, then stepfather too, I didn’t think I would EVER be with a man who was. When I found out he’d been drinking again (I KNEW knew, but he convinced me he wasn’t), I was PISSED. I refused to hide it for him. I refused to let it be an issue that was only talked about in our home. He knew he had to make a choice. His choice was to call a trusted friend from church who had also gotten sober years before. He told him the same…that he wasn’t going to hide it. He found a support network of people in our church who had been through the same. They held him accountable. Our marriage has changed in such a better way since 2011. He has sometimes wondered why he had to go through the struggle all those years….till recently an old friend/coworker called him and said he needed help. He had crashed his motorcycle and knew he needed to change his lifestyle. It was because he had seen the change my husband made, that he knew he could walk him through it. He was told the same as my husband…”I won’t coddle you and tell you what you want to hear. I will tell you what you NEED to hear…and it might piss you off.” Those first few weeks we would get phone calls daily…sometimes multiple times daily. But the day my husband celebrated 12 years (July 4th…truly is Independence Day for him), his friend celebrated 3 months. It’s a journey that no one WANTS to go through, but there will come a time when you will see WHY you did. Proud of you both!!
Congratulations 🎉 We live in a society that encourages and forces alcohol as the framework for a great time and a better life. Social media does this as well... Alcohol is not healthy and deteriorates the mind and body over the years. My husband and i dont drink and stopped almost a year ago. It was one of the best decisions we made for our health and mental clarity. 🎉❤ Keep up the hard and wonderful work.
I remember back years ago before your debt journey (at the old house but not the old old house ha ha) Katie and the kids had left due to Cullen using mary jane. I remember Cullen in the garage crying and being just a shell of a person. Things seemed to be really hitting rock bottom for you two then. As a long time viewer my heart broke. Seeing you now I can’t believe this is still the same couple. God is so good and so faithful in every season. Do you feel like that time of your life was really the turning point?
I couldn't be happier for you both. I'm sure that you're helping others while helping yourselves. It's good to know that you are getting counseling. Those tools are invaluable and last a life time. Thank you for changing your video direction. Much love to you and your precious children.
thank you!! being able to talk it out and get it all out of my head is proving to be a good decision for me personally, so if it helps one other person in the process than i'm hear for it! :)
Funny how you mention ADD at the end of your video. My son is a recovering alcoholic (5.5 years) and ADD. They definitely go hand in hand although his problem was drugs. AA calls addicts alcoholics no matter what “drug” you are addicted to. Good job to your family. “One day at a time.”
We cut out carbs and alcohol is very carb so I’m not drinking anything anymore except for water and electrolytes. It’s been a game changer. My father was an alcoholic so my seldom consumption was always controlled and sparing. Love you both and I’m so happy for both of you!!
that's amazing! it's crazy how much changes without it all... would you consider "alcohol" like 'food" as far consumption? Eat too much, work it off. Drink a few, run a few minutes longer at the gym...
Really proud of you guys! Were you ever worried about the doctors calling in social services in on your children? Were you worried they might take your kids away, whilst you got help?
It’s been a year since Katie had an alcoholic drink. Yay!! I didn’t catch how long Cullen has been without alcohol. Could you share? The further you distance yourself from a habit, or behavior, the easier it is to continue in a forward direction. I’m glad you’ve made this decision for yourselves, and ultimately, for your family.
100% agree with trying different meetings if you think a 12-Step Program would be good for you! Cullen, I love that you were persistent in finding the support that you felt would be the most effective! I don’t go to meetings anymore, but when I did, it was the one where I was in my early 20’s with a bunch of middle aged men and I loooooved it! 🤣🤣🤣
My husband is an alcoholic he has been sober for 20 years. I stopped drinking shortly before him. Think I felt out of control with his alcohol drinking that I thought if I controlled mine maybe he would see it. Luckily he did. I have not had alcohol not even a sip for 21 years.
As someone who struggles with ADHD and coping in harmful ways, it's been comforting to know that the feelings I constantly have aren't bizarre and someone else can kind of relate. I used to cope with self harm ways but I'm in that uneasy stage of not resorting to it anymore but I don't have those new let outs or purposes to really have that joy I am desiring in life. It's a constant struggle to find those things that provide dopamine but not get stuck in the cycle of those being my new hyperfixation. Thank you for talking about your struggles and being human with everything. Again it's helping me in my battles although I don't battle alcohol.
@CullenandKatie I totally get it. I'm from WI, so people are drinking here 24/7. People assume I'm either pregnant or I'm sick when I'm not drinking with everyone else. Do you find that drinking alcohol came naturally to you because your family drank when you were young? Or did your friends influence you more? Both of my parents drink, so it was natural/normal for me to start at a young age.
I think it depends on what AA group you go to. I sat in on one that was people with no legal problems and they were a mix of middle and high class business individuals
I have attended alanon meetings before. I know I keep saying this but I’m so proud of you guys!!!! ❤ It will be a life long battle but you guys got this! 💪🏼 You guys are beautiful inside and out!
As a child of a alcholic I made sure I didn't marry someone who drank heavily. I also watch how much he drinks when he does, and that does affect the marriage even though he knows why I "watch" him. Good luck to you both!
This is interesting. My husband and I are both the type that can just have one and not touch it for weeks/months. I had a glass of wine with dinner like a month ago, and I haven't had or wanted a drink since. Looking back, I probably drink less now than I did ten years ago ... And I didn't drink much then at all. However, I definitely do know people who drink more now than they did ten years ago, and I think a good test is to ask yourself if you would be okay if you didn't drink at all for the next month. Would that be a challenge for you? If so, that's concerning.
I don't think I ever got to the point of saying "ok, after today i'm done" and ACTUALLY meaning it until 351 days ago... this is a great topic of conversation and something we'll make a video answering your question about it soon!
Congratulations on your progress! And helping others to improve themselves. Be proud of your accomplishments and the fine example you are setting for your kids!! I do have a question: "Do you take meds for your ADHD"? I love to see y'all smiling and being happy in your own way. Love the Viking hair!! 😉 May you be Blessed always. 😊❤👍
Have you guys tried or thought about trying Celebrate Recovery? It’s a Christ-centered recovery group for any hurt, habit or hang-up. My hubby and both go for different issues.
You were what’s known as a high functional alcoholic. I stopped drinking 6 years ago. My life is so much simpler. You don’t realize how much time and energy drinking takes up in your life.
THIS! and it's not just the act of "drinking" that takes up all of the energy...it's EVERYTHING, literally everything, that surrounds it that is so involved!!
I've been following y'all's story from the very beginning so I know about 4 years ago you posted a video about Katie leaving and you struggling with addiction, if you don't mind me asking was this related to the alcohol or were you struggling with other things. ❤
Is called a functional addict, My therapist told me, Cuz I kept telling her I still get thing done,just cuz I drink every weekend it didn't affect anyone She said you are a functional alcoholic 😑💙
hey katie! how do you navigate all of this as a mental health professional? i feel like there’s a lot more shame and guilt attached so i’m curious how you go about that! also, are you still a practicing clinician?!
So, do you feel like you were physically addicted to it? If so, how did you quit without detox? I’ve known a few alcoholics and they had to go to rehab to get physically detoxed
My hubby went from a drinker smoker of many to none or only at parties at home. But we dnt do tht any more. I nvr rly drank just a sip on neck of a winer cooler.. but I want to spend $ other stuff
Hi Cullen and Katie, im wondering if your relationship with God helped and if you feel youre closer to Him now? For me, i feel, without The Holy Spirit, i cant kick habits. Beautiful, honest video that youve shared. It helps all of us. Th❤❤❤
Are you steering clear of all things alcohol related or have y'all tried any of the non-alcoholic beers/bevys to curb those feelings (I feel like the non-alcoholic selection has blown up over the last year in Alabama)?
As a child of an alcoholic, thank you for doing this for your children ❤
Y’all should be so so so proud of yourselves!!!!! I grew up with parents with addictions and I can tell you from my inner child that this will change your kids’ lives. I’m so happy to see the light in your lives just beaming!! Thank you for letting us in and being so vulnerable- what a privilege to hear your journey. ❤
Cullen, I haven’t watched y’all in a very long time and clicked this on. You come off so confident and different in your demeanor than I saw you a few years ago. I see a difference in your personality for the better. It shows. Keep up the positive change. I know you must feel so much better!
Omg I haven’t watched a Cullen and Katie video for YEARS I used to be a RELIGIOUS viewer when the kids were little and just got out of the habit but DAMN this timing is too funny! I’m 2 months sober from alcohol and then I’ve learned my man Cullen is an alcoholic too! So proud of you both for doing this journey together I didn’t realize how much I missed you guys until I heard your laughs 🥰 love y’all!
7 months sober here, and I can relate to your story a lot, Katie. Not an “alcoholic” but alcohol was not serving me anymore. And then when your mind becomes clear, you see that not drinking is so much better all around. My husband also stopped drinking just to support me, and now he can’t see himself going back to it again either! Amazing how society normalizes drinking when it’s doing so much harm to people and their bodies. Thank you for sharing your stories and trying to “normalize” NOT drinking!! ❤
Same same same! I think we get into habits from a young age that just keeps going. Alcohol is so normalized when its straight up poison!
Yes, it's important to see that you don't have to be "an alcoholic" as such to find this is an important thing to address in your life. I heard a doctor say something once that stuck with me: "There's no benefit to you when you put alcohol into your body." People would counter that with "It relaxes me" or "I drink to have a good time" but that's SUPER problematic in itself! You (general "you," not you specifically) should be able to do BOTH of those things without substances. When you drink it messes with your body and your brain in negative ways and it poses a risk to you long-term. Why take the risk? Why put something into your body that can ONLY negatively impact you?!? There's no plus side to it in the long run. And again, if you see it as a plus in the temporary with relaxation, fun, etc., that's also not okay because you should be able to achieve those things other ways. People downplay the risks and negative impacts and play up the so-called "positives" but they are not actually positive. Anyway, that stuck with me when the doctor said that. Made me really think. I don't drink because my grandparent was an alcoholic and I know I'm genetically predisposed but even if I wasn't, I don't see the point. I think if you poured every drop of alcohol I've had in my entire life into standard sized glasses, it would fill MAYBE 2, probably barely more than 1. Never been drunk. (And being drunk, of course, opens up a whole host of negative things, risks, impacts, etc. in and of itself.) And frankly, I have no desire to be. No point.
I lost my sister to alcohol six months ago I’m devastated I myself stopped drinking over two years ago as it was affecting my liver I now hate the stuff and it took my sister, I will never touch it again it’s poison glad you are doing good.
Love that y’all are so open about your imperfections while vlogging. So over all the Perfect Parents on these influencing channels. Thanks for being real!
17 years without a drink and I’m so proud of myself and I’m proud of you both !!! I can relate to everything you’re saying; what do we do now that we’re not drinking! You’re making the right decisions and I can tell you it does get easier!! Keep going❤️
My husband doesn’t drink daily but when he does he doesn’t stop. I HATE it.
First off - SO flipping happy for both of you on your journey's. I made this choice and it changed my life completely. Thank you for being authentic and open about your experiences. I want to say that @dadchallengepodcast is one of the ONLY content I watch on UA-cam anymore because of the awareness of child exploitation that I have gained from his work. YOU GUYS are doing exactly what he challenges everyone to do... shift your content to be about the adults and see if you are still successful - and you both ARE! I started watching ya'll when I was pregnant with my daughter and you all were pregnant with Gaines. To see how things have unfolded and the shifts that you've made has been a blessing in my life. I am so proud of the people you are and the people you choose to share with the world. Individually, you are both inspiring to me in special ways. Together I am even more astounded at the strength and faith that you have shown. I can't praise ya'll enough but know that it is not going unnoticed. We see you improving your lives as well as the kids without the kids having to be the star of the show. Love you all and will continue to follow your journey.
going to a concert without drinking is my favorite.. I literally have a moment to myself to be like I'm experiencing this sooooooooooo fully - amazing feeling
I’m so happy for you guys! I quit drinking and it was hard but it has made my life so much better. Proud of you!!!
it’s crazy how much better life can be without it! ❤
I appreciate y’all’s realness. I haven’t had to deal with alcoholism before but I know your story touches people. I’ve followed from day one, just a quiet watcher, and love y’all. Very proud of y’all and keep kicking butt!
It's a big gift that you guys are recovering and growing at the same time. It's not always that way.
That’s so awesome for you guys. My husband is currently in rehab for alcohol. It’s really hard but seeing your progress and how well you both are doing give me hope for him. ❤️
i'm glad he's where he needs to be in order to be the person he needs to be so he can be around for himself and his family longer!
You guys are the most relatable of all the relatable people on UA-cam 😂 Your honesty is unmatched! My husband and I are 12 years sober and it's been the best decision we ever made! Keep it up guys ❤
thank you, Stephanie! 12 years....that number is still so unfathomable for me so I can't even say I can relate but hearing that number gives me hope for the future!
My dad was a alcoholic my whole life, and I still deal with issues because of it. I hate what alcohol did to our household, he went thru rehab twice, didn’t work. We did counseling when he was in rehab, I just thought if he loved me , he would quit. The counselor told us kids to be careful, that we could become alcoholic, I told him there was no way, my brothers and I broke the cycle…one day my now ex husband brought beer home, put in refrigerator, it haunted me, I can’t stand taste of beer, but I opened one and drank half of it, and knew what the counselor was talking about. Alcohol is not for me. I so thankful for Cullen And Katie, bring this to light. Everyone story is different, mine as a child growing up with it, God Bless you both and prayers for one day at a time,🎉❤
sadly it will always be apart of our lives, I believe. this is a deeper topic of conversation and could be triggering for some as it was for me...reading your comment and reliving a flash of many childhood nights...the fights, the manipulation, using me and my sisters as pawns in heated arguments, constantly being told behind murmurs and tears, "please don't ever drink when you're older", "don't be like this"...
and i didn't mean triggering in a rude way! it's a great reminder of how far we've come and the ability to recognize and help change a problem. Definitely something we need to talk about more...thank youuu! And great job getting to where you have today!
I am so proud of you both, I remember watching you open up several years ago on the brink of divorce. Look at you now ❤
I’ve been following y’all since before y’all got pregnant with MG, I am so beyond proud of both of you! Such a huge step ❤️
My husband is 7 months sober. Takes time but so worth it. My kids and I still attend Alateen and Alanon when ever we can really helps.
Loved hearing the comment in the other video about how to know if you’ve healed based on whether you cry when you talk about it. That was a game changer for me and I had never realized that. I have massive amounts of trauma. My mother committed suicide when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child, nasty divorce, horrible car accident that almost killed me and my oldest daughter, a year of healing and surgeries for both of us, a tornado destroyed my husbands house with my daughter inside and we moved in together/got married. I was in a bank robbery with my youngest child where they pointed guns at her when she was only 11 months old. Our house flooded, a tree fell on our house this weekend, my dad is dying. And about a million other huge and awful things . I could write a book. I feel like a trauma magnet. I tried therapy once and the lady’s jaw dropped and she literally told me she didn’t know how to help me. She didn’t know where to start. And I gave up. I’ve been looking at my life as a mountain of trauma and no idea where to start but this made me realize that there are a lot of those things that I can talk about for hours without getting emotional. There are one of two that wreck me to even think about and that’s definitely where I need to start healing. I have loved you guys since before Gaines was born but wow, you’re both just amazing and I’m grateful to have found you.
I have been a silent viewer for several years. I just wanted to reach out and tell you how proud I am of the two of you. Alcoholism runs in both sides of my family. It has made certain situations in life very challenging. What you are doing for your family is empowering and I’m so happy for you and the kids. Keep it up, one day at a time!
There is power in this! Thank you for sharing.
You both seem so wise and so peaceful.
God bless you both. ❤ God bless your marriage and your family.
I stopped watching about a year ago (all youtube families) and wow, everything about how you carry yourselves and it's so beautiful to see you guys like this
Thank you for the update guys, and for the book recommendation. Proud of you both!❤
Here’s a good question for your upcoming video: Have you found yourself starting another addiction? You always hear when you have an addictive personality you just replace one addiction with another.
You guys should be VERY PROUD! It takes a lot to wake up one day and say I’m done. Wish you the best on your journey of sobriety.
As a follower of the channel since the target ballin I’ve watched you guys grow so much! I love that you guys talk openly about it because your right… everyone looks at the people with the issue as someone under the 5th street bridge but so many people have these issues on the day to day…
I’ve been subscribed to you guys for years but stopped watching. You guys talking about this topic has fully brought me back. Thank you for your honesty. I quit drinking a year and a half ago. So it’s nice to see you perspective.
Those kind of videos are very important for those starting to realize that they or a loved one have a problem.
Think you!
I'm living what yall are talking about right now. Currently almost 6 months sober myself. I love yall and have ever since I met yall like 15 years ago when Cullen worked at Synergy 😊❤
I used to over drink in my younger years. I was a social drinker with my husband. When i became a RN, my husband and i both decreased our drinking to almost zero. Over the years we evolved from taking turns drinking at functions to hardly drinking at all. One of my brothers is a functioning alcoholic. Don't know how he does it. I don't understand the desire to drink alcohol in such excess on a daily basis.i now have a drink maybe once a year...maybe not. And I sure do love life just as much if not more. Maybe i don't drink because of that reoccurring dream of drinking too much and falling asleep at the wheel....that can be sobering. Proud of you both!! I promise you...life is better!! ❤😊
The 12 Steps of of AA or any Program, such as Alanon, or whatever I believe, and it is Progressive, I relapsed I know! My husband has 39 years and I have 15, I can’t believe we made it through it but we did and have been married for 36 years. If it wasn’t for our friends in the rooms of AA and all the support, I don’t think either of us would be alive today. It is a gift and a joy. I will never leave those rooms, it has saved both of our lives. Our kids are grown and healthy and happy. We have a wonderful 18 month old wonderful grandchild. Awesome job Katie and Cullen. I’m so excited for you guys! I remember thinking that there is know way I could ever go a year without drinking, God could and would, if he were sought!
Hi!! I went to high school with Cullen, and somehow this showed up on my Facebook & so I was intrigued and then found myself watching the videos ya’ll posted on this topic. Thank you for being brave & sharing! I’ve been going back & forth with giving up drinking for a while, I’m inspired to take a long break and see how things go! Thanks for the motivation!! ❤
I’m a child of an alcoholic. I’m one of the people who can occasionally have a drink here and there. Xmas, Fourth of July etc… my brother turned into an alcoholic. I’m actually fostering his 4 kids because of his and his girlfriends alcoholism. 9 months into fostering them and they still are getting drunk and are about to get their parental rights terminated. I’m so glad you both got sober. For yourselves and your kids.
Well done for the life changing decision ❤ It is amazing to be able to speak about it openly and the steps taken to recovery.
Love your vulnerability. Love your story. I relate so much to your financial videos and now your alcohol story!! Also I could be watch Katie style Cullen’s hair all day!
OMG. we were JUST laying in bed the other morning watching your T swift ticket and niece stories! That was absolutely adorable and tbh one of my first thoughts was how proud I was of the "newly found" giving heart and lease on life you've gained over the years. It shines through your posts. 🥰 -C
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families is a 12 step that has been the most helpful thing for me and I'm not even an alcoholic. Even if you don't think your family is dysfunctional, I promise you will realize the connection as you read the book. It really has changed my entire life along with therapy.
Time for a Cullen and Katie podcast!!!
Thank you for sharing. I can relate to many of the topics you mentioned. You were spot on about the facts about alcoholism and how it affects people.
you both quiting helps you both you both have a motivation to never go back. I wish my mom caught that concept when she wanted my dad to stop. Now my dad is back to drinking.... they are divorced.
Hey it’s full screen ! So happy for y’all being sober 😊 I’ve been here since y’all were pregnant with Gaines ❤
being sober or clean is the best way to live it really is way more enjoyable.
These videos have been amazing for me. I personally have not had an issue with drinking since high school but my husband is currently working on himself and his drinking. He went from 2 beers to 4 beers a six pack and then a 12 pack and puking. It has been causing lots of frustration and resentment from me towards him.
He hasn’t had a beer in five days and when I tell you that’s amazing I mean it. These videos are helping me to understand him better and I’m gonna see if he be willing to watch them. He just gets really touchy if I tell him he has a problem. It offends him to hear that cause he has always been worried of forming an issue and can recognize it’s “becoming” an issue where it’s clearly been an issue for about a year.
Anyways, thank you so much! You two are amazing!
wow, i think i got chills for me and katie both when I read this comment. Has he not had a beer in 5 days because the last time was a nasty puking sesh or because he had an awakening moment? Either way, 5 days is amazing!! Resentment and "getting touchy" is and was a big part of our initial path. I would be willing to bet alcohol (and the behaviors that come with it) have been on one or both sides of your recent family tree? This is another great video topic of conversation that we should have soon!
@@CullenandKatie it started on the 4th when he drank too much the moment he got home from work and ruined the evening and I almost left. Two days later he drank 10 beers and we had another argument. I’m 8 months pregnant with our third and I’ve been in pre labor once already. I told him enough is enough. If he is choosing beer over his family he needs to leave. I reminded him I could have this baby girl any day and I will not allow him in the room if I smell even a drop of alcohol on his breath. The next morning he apologized for the 5 millionth time and I said “thank you for your apology, but I do not forgive you.” He was confused and I simply said “if I forgive you, that means you can continue to screw up and think you will be given another chance at forgiveness. I will not allow myself to hurt because of your choices and I sure as hell will not allow this to effect our children anymore.” He agreed it’s become a problem if he cannot stop himself when he sees more beer. On the 4th he promised to only drink two beers a night. Then suddenly I had an appointment at 5pm just two days later. He hadn’t had any beer when I left… I get home around 6 and he has had 10 and he was with our 3 year old and 1 year old. I was beyond angry.
I hope this change lasts… however I’m aware slip ups happen. Addiction is HEAVY in my family… I honestly am not sure about much of his aside from an aunt who has addiction issue as well as the culture of our small town in middle of nowhere Maine has a HUGE addiction problem. He also worked as a corrections office for 13 years and just left that job last month. He is using stress and life changes as his current excuse for drinking…. However even if he hadn’t quit he would have some other reason. I’m just so proud he has made it 5 days. I love this man beyond words. 10 years with him has been some of the best days and years of my life… but these last couple years have really, really negatively effected me and our relationship.
Myself and my husband quit three years ago. It was the best decision ever! I don't miss it at all. Recently we were in a situation where we were the sober couple with those that were heavily drinking. We were on a trip. While they all stayed up partying we were ready for bed. As we lay there listening... we had a good laugh and asked...did we sound like that?! LOL Firsts can be hard. First vacation, dinner out, etc but its now to where we don't even think about it. We are happy to be that couple that is up at 6AM while on vacation and get to experience more while they are all sleeping in and waking with a hang over! Great job guys!
Cullen and Katie I’m so proud of you guys. I know how hard it can be.. My husband use too drink before we were married and I would tell him, I’m not marry you and raising my children in our home with someone who can’t drink just a couple and on top of that you act like you 6ft tall and bulletproof.. He just couldn’t you could tell by the second beer he was already showing his redneck side. Now sober you couldn’t ask for a better son or friend he’s amazing provider all the things he just couldn’t drink and he knew that. I wasn’t raised in it and I just didn’t want to marry him and then start demanding him to quit. That wouldn’t have been fair to him because I was marrying him knowing he drank. I think a lot of women marry and then try to change them knowing it was an issue before you married them. So I told him if he wanted to marry me the beer had to go! He’s not had a beer since 1990! Praise the Lord because without the Lords help I don’t think I would be sitting here today talking about this. He’s a good man and he knew he had a problem and he thanks me on the daily, he said you never gave up on me you are my saving Grace. When you know there better than all the mess they are going through you have to help and they have to want it too.. I told him if I ever found out he was drinking behind my back there wouldn’t be know us and he knew .. We’ve been married for 35yrs and I know the Lord designed him for me and me for him and we are still going strong.. Cullen you have Amazing wife who loves you and she believes in you, and she’s the person that will always be there to cheer you on or pick you up when you’re down.
You both are Amazing couple and I can see the love you guys have for each other. I see a big change in you both.. Couple years ago I kept thinking something is going on and I just didn’t know what all I knew was you guys just didn’t seem happy and now I know why! Now you’re on the other side of it.
Just know I’m still praying for you guys and y’all are helping so many people by telling your story.. Take care my long time favorite UA-cam family!!! 🙏🏻
So glad y'all are back! So proud of both of you for getting sober. I know how hard it was and y'all are so strong!💪❤️
thank youuuu!
I’m so very proud of the two of you. You will realize what fun you can have sober and probably not get hurt doing it.😁Best of Luck 🥰
Thank you for sharing! My husband think I have a problem… I only drink on Fridays or holidays or when he is off of work the following day…. I don’t get wasted but I do get a strong buzz…
we could total up the number of fridays in a year, the number of holidays and the number of following off days and get a stat then compare that to the national consumption amount to be considered an alcoholic, but the real facts of the matter is in your heart and doing what you think is best for yourself and your family.
My husband just celebrated 12 yrs sober. He didn't like AA mainly because he said he felt like everyone there was just content being miserable. He wanted to get sober and stay that way, and to have a positive attitude about sobriety. The few times he went, he said it just wasn't the environment he needed to keep going forward with.
Congrats to him!! and you, of course!! that's an amazing accomplishment!
@@CullenandKatie as someone who’s father was an alcoholic, then stepfather too, I didn’t think I would EVER be with a man who was. When I found out he’d been drinking again (I KNEW knew, but he convinced me he wasn’t), I was PISSED. I refused to hide it for him. I refused to let it be an issue that was only talked about in our home. He knew he had to make a choice. His choice was to call a trusted friend from church who had also gotten sober years before. He told him the same…that he wasn’t going to hide it. He found a support network of people in our church who had been through the same. They held him accountable. Our marriage has changed in such a better way since 2011. He has sometimes wondered why he had to go through the struggle all those years….till recently an old friend/coworker called him and said he needed help. He had crashed his motorcycle and knew he needed to change his lifestyle. It was because he had seen the change my husband made, that he knew he could walk him through it. He was told the same as my husband…”I won’t coddle you and tell you what you want to hear. I will tell you what you NEED to hear…and it might piss you off.” Those first few weeks we would get phone calls daily…sometimes multiple times daily. But the day my husband celebrated 12 years (July 4th…truly is Independence Day for him), his friend celebrated 3 months. It’s a journey that no one WANTS to go through, but there will come a time when you will see WHY you did. Proud of you both!!
So very proud of y’all!
Congratulations 🎉 We live in a society that encourages and forces alcohol as the framework for a great time and a better life. Social media does this as well... Alcohol is not healthy and deteriorates the mind and body over the years. My husband and i dont drink and stopped almost a year ago. It was one of the best decisions we made for our health and mental clarity. 🎉❤ Keep up the hard and wonderful work.
I remember back years ago before your debt journey (at the old house but not the old old house ha ha) Katie and the kids had left due to Cullen using mary jane. I remember Cullen in the garage crying and being just a shell of a person. Things seemed to be really hitting rock bottom for you two then. As a long time viewer my heart broke. Seeing you now I can’t believe this is still the same couple. God is so good and so faithful in every season.
Do you feel like that time of your life was really the turning point?
I couldn't be happier for you both. I'm sure that you're helping others while helping yourselves.
It's good to know that you are getting counseling. Those tools are invaluable and last a life time.
Thank you for changing your video direction. Much love to you and your precious children.
thank you!! being able to talk it out and get it all out of my head is proving to be a good decision for me personally, so if it helps one other person in the process than i'm hear for it! :)
Way to go speaking on this, I’m sure it is hard. Best wishes for you both
So very proud of you both! ❤Sending love hugs prayers and kindness ❤❤❤
thank you!!
glad you got better Cullen. there was alot of videos out there when you were in bad shape and your "fans" tried to tell you.
I did rehab then AA. 3 years sober
Funny how you mention ADD at the end of your video. My son is a recovering alcoholic (5.5 years) and ADD. They definitely go hand in hand although his problem was drugs. AA calls addicts alcoholics no matter what “drug” you are addicted to. Good job to your family. “One day at a time.”
We cut out carbs and alcohol is very carb so I’m not drinking anything anymore except for water and electrolytes. It’s been a game changer. My father was an alcoholic so my seldom consumption was always controlled and sparing. Love you both and I’m so happy for both of you!!
that's amazing! it's crazy how much changes without it all... would you consider "alcohol" like 'food" as far consumption? Eat too much, work it off. Drink a few, run a few minutes longer at the gym...
Really proud of you guys! Were you ever worried about the doctors calling in social services in on your children? Were you worried they might take your kids away, whilst you got help?
It’s been a year since Katie had an alcoholic drink. Yay!! I didn’t catch how long Cullen has been without alcohol. Could you share? The further you distance yourself from a habit, or behavior, the easier it is to continue in a forward direction. I’m glad you’ve made this decision for yourselves, and ultimately, for your family.
YES! Katie is a FULL YEAR and one day!! YAY!! I'm on Day 351! :)
@@CullenandKatie 👍🏼
100% agree with trying different meetings if you think a 12-Step Program would be good for you! Cullen, I love that you were persistent in finding the support that you felt would be the most effective! I don’t go to meetings anymore, but when I did, it was the one where I was in my early 20’s with a bunch of middle aged men and I loooooved it! 🤣🤣🤣
You’ve been commenting for over 10 years on this channel congratulations
My husband is an alcoholic he has been sober for 20 years. I stopped drinking shortly before him. Think I felt out of control with his alcohol drinking that I thought if I controlled mine maybe he would see it. Luckily he did. I have not had alcohol not even a sip for 21 years.
As someone who struggles with ADHD and coping in harmful ways, it's been comforting to know that the feelings I constantly have aren't bizarre and someone else can kind of relate. I used to cope with self harm ways but I'm in that uneasy stage of not resorting to it anymore but I don't have those new let outs or purposes to really have that joy I am desiring in life. It's a constant struggle to find those things that provide dopamine but not get stuck in the cycle of those being my new hyperfixation. Thank you for talking about your struggles and being human with everything. Again it's helping me in my battles although I don't battle alcohol.
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I'd love to hear more from Cullen! I love NA beer and alcohol removed wine, NA spirits. ❤
I liked it and will drink it in a social setting, but now for some reason I don't really prefer it at home! What would you want to hear more about?
@CullenandKatie I totally get it. I'm from WI, so people are drinking here 24/7. People assume I'm either pregnant or I'm sick when I'm not drinking with everyone else. Do you find that drinking alcohol came naturally to you because your family drank when you were young? Or did your friends influence you more? Both of my parents drink, so it was natural/normal for me to start at a young age.
I stop drinking because a went to the hospital and I have liver failure I been clean for a year going to 2
I'm so proud of y'all! I know I say it often but I am!! I need to make a video.. or 12 about my own addiction.. I'm gonna get there soon! lol
My son is an alcoholic and it breaks my heart because he is completly blind to it.
I think it depends on what AA group you go to. I sat in on one that was people with no legal problems and they were a mix of middle and high class business individuals
totally agree! it's so crazy how "normal" the mix generally is...we're all messed up in one way or another 😂
Typically you go to rehab and then go to AA to stay clean.
I have attended alanon meetings before. I know I keep saying this but I’m so proud of you guys!!!! ❤ It will be a life long battle but you guys got this! 💪🏼 You guys are beautiful inside and out!
what did you think about them? and thank you so much for the kind words!
@@CullenandKatie I found the meetings helpful and comforting! It help me realize I’m not alone. The people were so nice!
As a child of a alcholic I made sure I didn't marry someone who drank heavily. I also watch how much he drinks when he does, and that does affect the marriage even though he knows why I "watch" him. Good luck to you both!
Have to go at least 5 times to AA and never compare
This is interesting. My husband and I are both the type that can just have one and not touch it for weeks/months. I had a glass of wine with dinner like a month ago, and I haven't had or wanted a drink since. Looking back, I probably drink less now than I did ten years ago ... And I didn't drink much then at all.
However, I definitely do know people who drink more now than they did ten years ago, and I think a good test is to ask yourself if you would be okay if you didn't drink at all for the next month. Would that be a challenge for you? If so, that's concerning.
That 1st day of not having a drink... How did you get there? I keep saying after today.. after today.. I am so proud of you both!!!
I don't think I ever got to the point of saying "ok, after today i'm done" and ACTUALLY meaning it until 351 days ago... this is a great topic of conversation and something we'll make a video answering your question about it soon!
@CullenandKatie I just downloaded This Naked Mind! Say a prayer for me and Thank you both for being so open and willing to help others.
I’m glad y’all didn’t get to the point of living under the bridge or in trouble with the police. You made the right decision for sure. 😊
Congratulations on your progress! And helping others to improve themselves. Be proud of your accomplishments and the fine example you are setting for your kids!! I do have a question: "Do you take meds for your ADHD"? I love to see y'all smiling and being happy in your own way. Love the Viking hair!! 😉 May you be Blessed always. 😊❤👍
Have you guys tried or thought about trying Celebrate Recovery? It’s a Christ-centered recovery group for any hurt, habit or hang-up. My hubby and both go for different issues.
You were what’s known as a high functional alcoholic. I stopped drinking 6 years ago. My life is so much simpler. You don’t realize how much time and energy drinking takes up in your life.
THIS! and it's not just the act of "drinking" that takes up all of the energy...it's EVERYTHING, literally everything, that surrounds it that is so involved!!
I've been following y'all's story from the very beginning so I know about 4 years ago you posted a video about Katie leaving and you struggling with addiction, if you don't mind me asking was this related to the alcohol or were you struggling with other things. ❤
Is called a functional addict,
My therapist told me,
Cuz I kept telling her I still get thing done,just cuz I drink every weekend it didn't affect anyone
She said you are a functional alcoholic 😑💙
hey katie! how do you navigate all of this as a mental health professional? i feel like there’s a lot more shame and guilt attached so i’m curious how you go about that! also, are you still a practicing clinician?!
Have you guys heard of Celebrate Recovery?
So, do you feel like you were physically addicted to it? If so, how did you quit without detox? I’ve known a few alcoholics and they had to go to rehab to get physically detoxed
My hubby went from a drinker smoker of many to none or only at parties at home. But we dnt do tht any more. I nvr rly drank just a sip on neck of a winer cooler.. but I want to spend $ other stuff
Hi Cullen and Katie, im wondering if your relationship with God helped and if you feel youre closer to Him now? For me, i feel, without The Holy Spirit, i cant kick habits. Beautiful, honest video that youve shared. It helps all of us. Th❤❤❤
Are you steering clear of all things alcohol related or have y'all tried any of the non-alcoholic beers/bevys to curb those feelings (I feel like the non-alcoholic selection has blown up over the last year in Alabama)?
celebrate recovery through the church is better than aa or na
P.S. Congratulations on 1 year of sobriety ❤❤❤❤
See you on the flip side.
Crazy question, do you think adhd had a part in it?
omg I got here when the likes were on 333!!
Katie, what was the book that you referred to at 7:39?
This Naked Mind, by Annie Grace
@@CullenandKatie Thank you! Inspired by the journey.
Here’s a link! amzn.to/3NYWunu
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