34 years is still recovering. An alcoholic is never cured. I have been sober 30 years now, thank The Lord. When you can joke about it you know you're on the right side but never risk it.
I had over twenty three years sober... Life starts kicking my butt...the chips were down bad... Made some bad choices. So... Here I am now, two months sober... F**k! Well, at least I'm trying.
For years I have a dream that I am frantically searching for a bathroom, then I would awake and empty my bladder Nowadays when I have that dream. I think " go for it I'm wearing Depends " but I'm not!!!
Addiction recovery doesn't really end for most people. It's not just about refraining from substances; it's about finding the reasons that you became addicted in the first place, overcoming negative thought patterns, and becoming the best version of yourself. It's a daily effort. For the rest of your life.
@@tylerspano7078 I'm well aware. I was an alcoholic too. WAS. It's a mindset. I was addicted. I quit, got therapy, all that. I started because of childhood SA over 6 years by 4 different guys. I worked through it all, learned to forgive them. I put in the work. I wouldn't be so bold about my stance on it if I hadn't been through it myself. Alcoholism runs rampant in my family and I'm sure they all have their reasons and causes too. It just bothers me when someone is sober for that long and still calls themselves an alcoholic. Not all diseases are curable. I'm living proof that alcoholism is curable. Because I've chosen to cure it. I've been sober for 16 years and change. No temptation, no cravings, nothing. But if I'm being totally honest and open, it's actually God Who cured me. I couldn't have done it without Him. Once I gave my life to Him, accepted and chose to believe that Jesus died for my sins, repented and really committed, I changed from the inside out. He changed my heart and my mind, the way I think. Many alcoholics go to AA and while I won't discount the program as a whole, they say to believe in anything higher than yourself. But the truth is God is the only anything higher than us and Jesus is the only way to God. But AA can't teach that for various reasons. AA is a great starting point for people who are truly committed to healing and quitting though. Anyway, I don't disagree with you entirely. I just firmly believe that people can choose to call themselves healed when they've obviously overcome all obstacles and worked through trauma and dealt with everything related to the disease. Also, I'm hesitant to call it a disease but since that seems to be the generally accepted label, I'll call it that for the sake of avoiding confusion or unnecessary arguments about semantics. 🙂
No offense, but you don't understand alcoholics. I am a recovering alcoholic too. I know people with decades of sobriety still know that they are recovering one day at a time. For us, there is no cure. You don't graduate from this school.
@@markedwards768 If you read the other person's reply to my comment, they stated what you did but more specifically. To me, finding the reasons and overcoming trauma and healing from them is what sets you free from the disease. Even more important, Jesus Christ Himse can set you free! Once you know you're a sinner and you understand your need for Jesus and the forgiveness He provided on the cross, you will change from the inside out. It only really makes sense to those who experience it but salvation is the key to everything. I was cured. I don't have thoughts, temptations, etc. I have zero desire to drink. Since I originally quit almost 17 years ago, there was one or two times where I chose to drink with someone in a private social setting. It was within the first year or two of quitting and even so soon after, it was easy to have just one. I had no desire to get hammered, or even to drink more at all. I truly believe if you want to call yourself an alcholic for decades even after dealing with all the stuff that got you there, you're just playing victim. You can choose to be a recovering alcoholic or a recovered alcoholic. The recovered version means you're done, your alcoholism is gone. No more cravings, no more temptations, no more desires. You might even have one or two on a rare occasion because it doesn't lead to a problem again. I don't mean to sound harsh but the reality is that it's a victim mentality to be so far from an addiction of any kind but still call yourself addicted. AA has it's place but even they are poisoning people's thoughts and leading to more victims than victors. I chose to be a victor. Same as I did with CSA, which is one of the main things that led me to booze in the first place. Once I forgave all 4 guys who spent 6 years abusing me, I was set free from it. I'm not a victim of them, I'm a victor from what they did. And of course after finding Jesus I became a victor from all the rest. I hope one day you too can look back and say, "I used to be an alcoholic, but I finally won and chose not to be anymore." You can overcome it. By calling yourself that, you're literally letting it define you. Don't let it define you. 🙂💙
Oh hell he is good!
He is the best comedian I’ve heard in my 63 years of age 😂
You should listen to Ross Bennett and Fred Klett. They are also old guys.
@@rchrdjms62and George Carlin
Good jokes, good delivery
34 years is still recovering. An alcoholic is never cured. I have been sober 30 years now, thank The Lord. When you can joke about it you know you're on the right side but never risk it.
My sister calls me an alcoholic. I told her I’m not an alcoholic, I’m a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings.
To accept that there is no cure for alcoholism is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Resilience builds character.
If you endure hardships, you’ll emerge unbreakable.
@@chrisoulalakkas7935 Everyone is broken by life. Sometimes we are stronger in the broken places. (Can’t recall who said that).
I still like the drinking game without the drinking. LOL Love my solitude!
30 years sober 😊
Me too, 15 years
Congratulations ❤❤😂😂😂😂
My favorite drinking game too!
I had over twenty three years sober... Life starts kicking my butt...the chips were down bad... Made some bad choices. So... Here I am now, two months sober... F**k! Well, at least I'm trying.
@@cosmocaptain6391 amen brother, we only loose when we stop trying
Keep doing what you need to do Cos.
Christ is on your side.
Hey 2 months sober is a miracle!
Hang in there brother, like a hair in a biscuit
Being homeless and alcoholic means never having to stay at the same place 2 days in a row.😂😂
How I wish I could have seen him
😂😂😂😂😂❤
Yea, that's my bottle, leave me the fuck alone !!
For years I have a dream that I am frantically searching for a bathroom, then I would awake and empty my bladder
Nowadays when I have that dream. I think " go for it I'm wearing Depends " but I'm not!!!
Thats awesome 5 years for me this guy is 34 years and funny
Is he…new? So funny and I never heard of him!
Apparently he's been a stand-up comedian for 40 years! This is the first time I've heard him too.
I'm only 10 years sober but I only have today anyway.
34 years is recoverING??? If you're genuinely done and don't have a problem saying no, you are recoverED! Seriously, that's ridiculous...
Addiction recovery doesn't really end for most people. It's not just about refraining from substances; it's about finding the reasons that you became addicted in the first place, overcoming negative thought patterns, and becoming the best version of yourself. It's a daily effort. For the rest of your life.
@@tylerspano7078 I'm well aware. I was an alcoholic too. WAS. It's a mindset. I was addicted. I quit, got therapy, all that. I started because of childhood SA over 6 years by 4 different guys. I worked through it all, learned to forgive them. I put in the work. I wouldn't be so bold about my stance on it if I hadn't been through it myself. Alcoholism runs rampant in my family and I'm sure they all have their reasons and causes too. It just bothers me when someone is sober for that long and still calls themselves an alcoholic. Not all diseases are curable. I'm living proof that alcoholism is curable. Because I've chosen to cure it. I've been sober for 16 years and change. No temptation, no cravings, nothing. But if I'm being totally honest and open, it's actually God Who cured me. I couldn't have done it without Him. Once I gave my life to Him, accepted and chose to believe that Jesus died for my sins, repented and really committed, I changed from the inside out. He changed my heart and my mind, the way I think. Many alcoholics go to AA and while I won't discount the program as a whole, they say to believe in anything higher than yourself. But the truth is God is the only anything higher than us and Jesus is the only way to God. But AA can't teach that for various reasons. AA is a great starting point for people who are truly committed to healing and quitting though.
Anyway, I don't disagree with you entirely. I just firmly believe that people can choose to call themselves healed when they've obviously overcome all obstacles and worked through trauma and dealt with everything related to the disease. Also, I'm hesitant to call it a disease but since that seems to be the generally accepted label, I'll call it that for the sake of avoiding confusion or unnecessary arguments about semantics. 🙂
Amen!!@@tylerspano7078
No offense, but you don't understand alcoholics. I am a recovering alcoholic too. I know people with decades of sobriety still know that they are recovering one day at a time. For us, there is no cure. You don't graduate from this school.
@@markedwards768 If you read the other person's reply to my comment, they stated what you did but more specifically. To me, finding the reasons and overcoming trauma and healing from them is what sets you free from the disease. Even more important, Jesus Christ Himse can set you free! Once you know you're a sinner and you understand your need for Jesus and the forgiveness He provided on the cross, you will change from the inside out. It only really makes sense to those who experience it but salvation is the key to everything. I was cured. I don't have thoughts, temptations, etc. I have zero desire to drink. Since I originally quit almost 17 years ago, there was one or two times where I chose to drink with someone in a private social setting. It was within the first year or two of quitting and even so soon after, it was easy to have just one. I had no desire to get hammered, or even to drink more at all. I truly believe if you want to call yourself an alcholic for decades even after dealing with all the stuff that got you there, you're just playing victim. You can choose to be a recovering alcoholic or a recovered alcoholic. The recovered version means you're done, your alcoholism is gone. No more cravings, no more temptations, no more desires. You might even have one or two on a rare occasion because it doesn't lead to a problem again. I don't mean to sound harsh but the reality is that it's a victim mentality to be so far from an addiction of any kind but still call yourself addicted. AA has it's place but even they are poisoning people's thoughts and leading to more victims than victors. I chose to be a victor. Same as I did with CSA, which is one of the main things that led me to booze in the first place. Once I forgave all 4 guys who spent 6 years abusing me, I was set free from it. I'm not a victim of them, I'm a victor from what they did. And of course after finding Jesus I became a victor from all the rest. I hope one day you too can look back and say, "I used to be an alcoholic, but I finally won and chose not to be anymore." You can overcome it. By calling yourself that, you're literally letting it define you. Don't let it define you. 🙂💙
He should keep on drinking cause he's not funny at all.
Your inception was a nice joke.
No, not really......or at ALL!
You must be a democrat.
No sense of humor at all.
Moronic opinion.
Jerk statement, the old man's funny as shit. At least he's not a jerk.