Getting Through the Struggle
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- In this video, I continue telling the story of my reintegration into the free world after spending 11 years in prison. In the summer of 2019 I was struggling to find a job, feed myself, and fulfill the requirements of my parole. However, I learned to look past the things I couldn't control and enjoy the little things that come with freedom.
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What things are you struggling with that you can't control? I'd love to hear your experiences below!
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You made it through 11 years of prison , so I know you can make it out here. This can even be helpful for those who had never been to prison
For sure, Harvey. We just have to keep our heads up and keep our eyes on the prize.
It’s all about having a support network. Very few, if anyone, can move through tragedy without people to spare necessary resources.
That's very, very true. Having a few good people in your corner can make all the difference.
The struggle is real but I'm still here by your side and I'm not going anywhere. Love you. Childhood friend and present wife
I love you. Thank you for sticking with me through the bad and the good.
The struggle is real but you two will make it
Lesson #1...listen to Eric
Lesson #2....REALLY listen to eric !!
Thank you, Martin! I hope you're doing well, man.
@EricSwanson1 doing great eric thank you for asking.
I always look forward to your next uploaded videos I am truly a huge fan your life story is just so intriguing to me and I'm sure others aswell! Do you happen to have a po box or address I can send something to you?
@@martinkenny6970 glad to hear you're doing good. Thank you for watching and interacting in the comments. The positive feedback is very motivating for me. Yep, yep. My P.O. Box/mailing address is in the video description of every video, but I'll put it here so you don't have to go looking for it:
Eric Swanson
P.O. Box 41
Kincaid, KS 66039
I look forward to hearing from you!
My dad had to mow the lawn with a push-mower in Vancouver in the 1960s. It gets hot in Vancouver. REALLY hot. Food assistance programmes are paid for by tax-payers, so it's not like you are getting them for free. You are paying into the system that everyone pays into - and sometimes, you just have to ask for help. And I can guarantee you that most of the people here don't mind if you must rant from time-to-time about your situation; most of us love you and want to hear about your story.
Man I've been through too much shit to tell but I cry every day knowing I will never achieve my dreams due to the health problems that put me in my position. I don't struggle with money so much but health.. yeah, I'm only 36 and have had more problems than an 80 year old man. But your message is what I needed to hear. I have so many good things around me I need to stop dwelling on what I can't control. Thank you Eric, you're fucking awesome man!
Hey Nick, I'm glad you found it helpful. Health problems are very tough to deal with, for sure, and it's hard to deal with. All of that pain, struggle, and sorrow is valid. It's 100% valid. That's all the more reason to appreciate the good things. That's valid, too. There are many legitimately painful and difficult things that are outside of our control, but it's a welcome escape when you can just say, "Hey, I don't know how to deal with this situation over here or if I can, but I do know that I can enjoy this over here in the present moment." It's a welcome relief when you can appreciate and enjoy the good things. It's good for your heart and mind. Keep your head up, man. I'll see you in the next one!
Things will get better if you keep keeping on, I have no doubt of that. We have advocates working with us on the other side. It's ok to ask for their help. I keep thinking you would make a good counselor of some sort. Great video!
Well said! It's amazing what you can accomplish when you set your mind to it, and that includes getting through the struggle. I agree, it is okay to ask for help and it's actually very important. Building a good support system is a big part of success in anything. Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Commenting during the begining. You're the best. U should start a podcast bro. I'd listen every episode.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I actually have a few episodes of my podcast recorded. They'll be up soon.
Thanks for this story. I will tell my son about your channel when he is released from prison😊!
It's my pleasure. I hope your son does well for himself when he gets out. Maybe he can find some value in my videos. If there's something I can do to help, feel free to reach out.
Thankyou. I sure will!!
Itl be greater later . I love it. I been realizing that a lot lately. It's easy to get frustrated with the set backs. You're a legend dude. Ur time is coming brotha !
Thank you, Derek! It really is easy to get frustrated and in a bad psychological space. All that is temporary though. We'll get through it. Thank you for watching and being a part of the channel!
In the summer of 2019, I went to Las Vegas for the first time, as well as went through the Southwest. I love Arizona. I think I had an easier time than you did, and I consider my life hard!
I hear you brother I was out on the Bricks young and then part of the system state raised. A lot bounce around like a gypsy for a lot of years before I met Amy. I just always knew God will get me through and somehow things always worked out just have to roll with the currents and know that that's streams leading you where you got to go
Hey, Mark. Yep, that's how it goes sometimes. You just keep pushing forward and aiming higher. It'll work out in the end.
@@EricSwanson1 that's all I know brother keep driving forward never step backwards long as you're moving forward you or winning love loyalty honor and respect bro
Very inspirational . If anything positive can come from the prison experience it seems that it forces one to embrace minimalism .
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It does force one to embrace minimalism and it also reveals the value of minimalism. You learn quite quickly that you don't need a lot to get by.
Videos like this are why I watch youtube
Very inspirational
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for watching!
Great video! Good stuff! It's so easy to fall into depression when you're not working. Been there! It's so hard to get motivated! I'm so glad you were able to get out of that dark cloud. It's inspirational!
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes it can be hard to get motivated, but it's important to push through to the other side. It's equally important to be present in the moment for all the good things that we have. It's easy to become so overwhelmed with the bad that we don't see the good.
This video helped me out, man . I know that's your goal with making them, and i wanted to thank you and let you know .
i needed to hear this, thank u
You're very welcome. I'm glad you got something out of it.
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19:49 What is a 'DA'?
A "DAW" is a digital audio workspace or digital audio workstation. It's software that allows you to record and mix tracks, add EQ and effects, and export it all as one track. Here is a good video on it ua-cam.com/video/VJfMhuQYshA/v-deo.html