I don't know ifnyou remember me from a previous video of yours but you are so on the money here...I know i said how long I've been sober but I had enough 24 hour coins to make an armour suit and before that I stopped drinking and drugs for 3 1/2 years and but that was all I did was stop, no other changes and eventually had an accident and got hooked on painkillers for a bit but it woke that alcohol beast...we had just moved to Florida where they sell beer in every store you walk in as opposed to Delaware where I've lived my whole life except for the 9 months in FL. one during my lunch break I went to a convenience store for something to eat and without even thinking about it I grabbed 2 24 ounce beers and drank them on the way back to work! So I was back on a 4 year journey trying to get sober and failing every time....looking back i had a fear that I couldn't cope with life without it...once I finally hit bottom I had help which I was finally ready to accept and my mind, sleep, spirituality and not so much diet at 1st changed....I'm not necessarily a religious guy either but I know someone/thing has been looking out for me all this time...I do have depression/anxiety and it hit a low about a year and a 1/2 ago and left my job to start what is becoming a pretty successful business from home and the adjustment has been huge, trying to get the sleep right and just structure thru the day since we have no set times that we work, as for purpose we decided 6 months ago to adopt our Granddaughter since my wife's daughter is a fentanyl addict and can't care for her and we didn't want her goung into the system, we should be bringing her home from CA in a couple of weeks so there is my purpose in life, I've also toyed with the idea of writing a book about my experiences and takes on how to get and stay sober with or without AA since I feel people get stuck there but whatever works right? Also thought of starting a channel which won't have a background as good as yours but I'm a bit nervous about it so it's still in the works in my mind....anyway, keep helping others, you help me remember the things I need to stay diligent about and yours is my favorite sobriety channel since you are no BS and seem like a cool laid back dude like me so I relate to you easily....Happy New Year brother!!!!
I remember! Thanks so much man happy new year. Congrats on adopting your granddaughter that’s so beautiful, happy for you. You should def start a channel. Just set a phone up, hit record and post! Keep staying strong! 💪
Was with you until the god stuff. If you believe that God will show you the correct path, etc. you must also believe that God is working in the lives of people who are starving to death right now. Yeah, God is working in the lives of children with terminal cancer. God is working in the life of those imprisoned for crimes they did not commit . I could go on, but I think you get my point. Why would God help you when there are people who's circumstances are much worse than yours or mine, and the creator, et al clearly not helping them?
I’m with you brother. During my 10 year old daughter’s 2 year cancer battle there was a 1 week period where we were told she wasn’t going to make it. I had a lot of the same questions as you, much rage, disgust for god, and complete shock/ confusion that god was allowing this. Walked him for almost a year, just “eff you god leave me alone.” Then one day I sat down and forced myself to find good in that situation (my wife made me lol), and I was shocked how much good I could already see. Peace came over me. I went from hating god, to not understanding, to accepting I don’t know the answers. I don’t think anyone does, many claim. I am not religious anymore after this experience, but I see value in it. I belive life comes down to faith that there’s a divine plan, helping other people, and accepting there’s questions that will never be answered. I don’t know about the other situations you mentioned, but for me, yes God 100% was working in the life of my daughter when she was going through surgeries in excruciating pain, and my wife and I when we were prepping on how to tell our daughter she wasn’t going to make it, and how to tell her younger sister. Just my experience, thank you for sharing 🙏
@VibeWithTrevor you misread me. I'm not mad at God. I believe the references I made prove that there is not a God that intercedes in our lives. Our founding fathers met every Tuesday to discuss thing of a theological nature and were convinced to a man that , while there was a possibility of a Creator, this God played no part in our day to day existence. That's kind of what I believe.
I agree 💯, I’m sober 2 years , and I can honestly say, that all 3 need to be in harmony , it’s all about balance ❤
Balance! Yes!! Lifelong process/growth for me on balance it’s a tough one 😅 ☯️
This has got to be one of the best videos on addiction I have seen. Thank you ❤
extremely nice of you to say that thank you glad you found value in it!
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I don't know ifnyou remember me from a previous video of yours but you are so on the money here...I know i said how long I've been sober but I had enough 24 hour coins to make an armour suit and before that I stopped drinking and drugs for 3 1/2 years and but that was all I did was stop, no other changes and eventually had an accident and got hooked on painkillers for a bit but it woke that alcohol beast...we had just moved to Florida where they sell beer in every store you walk in as opposed to Delaware where I've lived my whole life except for the 9 months in FL. one during my lunch break I went to a convenience store for something to eat and without even thinking about it I grabbed 2 24 ounce beers and drank them on the way back to work! So I was back on a 4 year journey trying to get sober and failing every time....looking back i had a fear that I couldn't cope with life without it...once I finally hit bottom I had help which I was finally ready to accept and my mind, sleep, spirituality and not so much diet at 1st changed....I'm not necessarily a religious guy either but I know someone/thing has been looking out for me all this time...I do have depression/anxiety and it hit a low about a year and a 1/2 ago and left my job to start what is becoming a pretty successful business from home and the adjustment has been huge, trying to get the sleep right and just structure thru the day since we have no set times that we work, as for purpose we decided 6 months ago to adopt our Granddaughter since my wife's daughter is a fentanyl addict and can't care for her and we didn't want her goung into the system, we should be bringing her home from CA in a couple of weeks so there is my purpose in life, I've also toyed with the idea of writing a book about my experiences and takes on how to get and stay sober with or without AA since I feel people get stuck there but whatever works right? Also thought of starting a channel which won't have a background as good as yours but I'm a bit nervous about it so it's still in the works in my mind....anyway, keep helping others, you help me remember the things I need to stay diligent about and yours is my favorite sobriety channel since you are no BS and seem like a cool laid back dude like me so I relate to you easily....Happy New Year brother!!!!
I remember! Thanks so much man happy new year. Congrats on adopting your granddaughter that’s so beautiful, happy for you. You should def start a channel. Just set a phone up, hit record and post! Keep staying strong! 💪
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Was with you until the god stuff. If you believe that God will show you the correct path, etc. you must also believe that God is working in the lives of people who are starving to death right now. Yeah, God is working in the lives of children with terminal cancer. God is working in the life of those imprisoned for crimes they did not commit . I could go on, but I think you get my point. Why would God help you when there are people who's circumstances are much worse than yours or mine, and the creator, et al clearly not helping them?
I’m with you brother. During my 10 year old daughter’s 2 year cancer battle there was a 1 week period where we were told she wasn’t going to make it. I had a lot of the same questions as you, much rage, disgust for god, and complete shock/ confusion that god was allowing this. Walked him for almost a year, just “eff you god leave me alone.” Then one day I sat down and forced myself to find good in that situation (my wife made me lol), and I was shocked how much good I could already see. Peace came over me. I went from hating god, to not understanding, to accepting I don’t know the answers. I don’t think anyone does, many claim. I am not religious anymore after this experience, but I see value in it. I belive life comes down to faith that there’s a divine plan, helping other people, and accepting there’s questions that will never be answered. I don’t know about the other situations you mentioned, but for me, yes God 100% was working in the life of my daughter when she was going through surgeries in excruciating pain, and my wife and I when we were prepping on how to tell our daughter she wasn’t going to make it, and how to tell her younger sister. Just my experience, thank you for sharing 🙏
@VibeWithTrevor you misread me. I'm not mad at God. I believe the references I made prove that there is not a God that intercedes in our lives. Our founding fathers met every Tuesday to discuss thing of a theological nature and were convinced to a man that , while there was a possibility of a Creator, this God played no part in our day to day existence. That's kind of what I believe.
That’s awesome thanks for clarifying. I respect your experience and thank you for sharing your opinions. Appreciate you 🙏