May 7 marks 11 years without alcohol. Eleven years ago, I ended up hospitalized with a near-fatal blood alcohol level. This is a little bit of that journey.
Beth, I am so proud of you for persevering with sobriety. You have become a wonderful mum who is willing to go against the world for her son. I guarantee 99 percent of people who watch this video are proud. And the haters, they’re jealous because they can’t do what you’re doing. Well done, we’re all so proud. ❤❤😊😊
I am in college currently..20 years old too. I turn 21 in a few weeks and I’ve been to rehab 2x. and this video was eye opening for me and has made me reevaluate my own habits since my last rehabilitation. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you continue to be blessed with serenity and sobriety.
It will be an ongoing journey, but just the fact that you’re recognizing that this may be applicable to you is huge. It’ll be much harder for you to deny you have a problem if you trip up again. You’ve already realized that there is another way. Best of luck to you in every way possible. I have worked with an incredible number of recovering alcoholics and recovering addicts. Some of them came close to death before they admitted that they had a problem and before they had the gumption to fight that problem. I wish you success with every ounce of my being.
Lost my only sister to years of alcoholism on 7/11/2016. She was a month from her 50 birthday. It was the day before my birthday. I miss her and think of her everyday, she is with me in everything I do.. She was almost 11 years older, taught me more than I sure she ever knew. I am the mom I am because of her. Her issue didn’t define her, she was lovely inside and out. Please don’t ever take second chances for granted. So many don’t get the second chance. It is truly a gift. I love you B, always.
Thank You Beth!! I am 65 but in my college years and several years after college, I developed a drinking problem. I eventually found my way to AA and have been sober ever since. I had some caring friends in my life that basically did an intervention. I'm so proud of you and for all you are accomplishing. Little Coop and your husband and all the ways you help people. You keep doing what you are doing. Thank you for sharing with us!
Beth, I'm coming up on my 1 year sober much like you I don't remember very much except also waking up in the hospital with my mom there crying, and the nurses telling me I fell into a bush. I had a 0.37 bac, I went to detox and did iop as well. May 18 marks 1 year for me (God willing). I admire your openess about your journey.
Thank you Beth. College is supposed to be about gaining knowledge without pushing the boundaries of partying and alcohol. Be thankful for that scary night waking up in the hospital. It opened your eyes and you were able to have a beautiful life without the partying. You are such a good mom to Coop. He is far smarter than 95% of all kids out there because of how much you pour into him. I love, love the car conversations. I look forward to every glimpse into your world. Stay strong Mama! Keep up the good work! God bless your sweet life. 💙🩵💙🩵
I’m 4 days sober from alcohol and already feeling so much better! Wild how much energy I have and it’s not even been a week. It really helps to watch videos like this to keep me going, thank you ❤
@@kytruth1027 last week I was drinking liquor as soon as I woke up, until I either passed out or went to bed. I was blacked out almost every single day, for 5 years. I lost 5 years of my life from the choices I made. The reason I’m doing better is that I had to seek medical attention from an episode I had, and that was the final straw for me. I’m on medication now to help me. So yes, I was/am a “true” alcoholic. Thanks for your input, though.
@@kytruth1027 I AM grateful. Also I was/am a “true” alcoholic. I was drinking from the moment I woke up until I either passed out or went to bed. My life was in shambles, I had to start doing something about it or else I was on the road to dying. Please don’t judge just because my body healed faster than some people. I have relapsed MANY times, and I’m doing this all alone.
Wow I love this. I’m 140 days alcohol free at 25. I avoided getting sober because “I wasn’t dependent on alcohol.” Alcoholism does not always mean alcohol dependence. Binging to the point of blacking out is a problem whether you do it once a year or every week. Thank you for shedding light on this❤❤
I’m in recovery myself and I very much respect your transparency! You never know who may have needed this message! Be Proud of yourself! I’m proud of you! ❤
I'll be a year sober later this month after YEARS of being stuck in my cycle of alcohol abuse and I just wanted to say how great I feel these days and how much I love your videos!
Thank you, Beth, for sharing this part of your story. As an adult child of an alcoholic I appreciate your transparency and reaching out to others so that they can learn from your experiences. So proud of you for staying sober for 11 years. Quite an accomplishment!
My fiancé told me that before he met me, he would be drinking alcohol a lot. I believe easily six pack of beer a day. One time he did get severely drunk and said he got alcohol poisoning, but now that he’s met me, he’s changed completely, he’s had a drink maybe once in a blue moon. I told him I didn’t like alcohol, (my family never drank) but my dad’s a doctor and he’s treated so many people because of alcohol. I never asked him to quit completely, but he loves me so much that he was willing to quit. And I am so thankful for that.
September 11th was 5 years sober for my oldest child. They almost died the last night they drank. Like you they went off to college filled with excitement and curiosity, and also I guess a feeling of being in destructible. They started drinking a lot. They were on medications they should not have been drinking at all on, but they were binge drinking. They called me, barely responsive. I stayed on the line until the EMTs arrived and told me they would survive. Society normalizes drinking, and it’s not ok. Thank you for speaking up. Everyone who finds the courage to speak up against “drinking as a norm” helps to save more lives.
Congratulations Beth. I know it's not easy I'm so Happy for you and Your also Blessed with a Beautiful family ❤. Sending Love from Pensacola Beach Florida ❤👍.
God willing I too will celebrate 11 years this June. You are brave and I love watching you and your family live your life. I have a 3yo little guy and i feel like im right beind you in the milestones
Kudos to you for sharing this and being transparent about it, that took courage and I'm proud of you for doing something that I know wasn't easy. There is such a toxic culture with alcohol in this country and I hope that more people will be as forthcoming as you and we can change the narrative of alcohol and how people use it. If someone doesn't drink they get pestered about it and asked a million questions, but nobody thinks anything of someone drinking to excess or getting drunk, that's considered "normal" and I don't see the drunk people getting asked about their drinking over and over again like someone that doesn't drink does. Congratulations on eleven years of sobriety, that's a huge accomplishment and definitely worth celebrating!
You are a warrior Beth hold your head up high and keep living your best life especially with Coop you are an amazing mother and a fantastic woman lots of love from Wales ❤❤❤❤
All your experience led you to this time of your life, creating a home, family and an amazing son. All of which bring joy and smiles to those of us who watch you and Coop and Coop’s dad.
Thank you for sharing. So much alcohol consumption in media is at or above the level of alcoholism and I am so grateful every time someone talks about how easy alcohol poisoning and alcoholism are to end up at in real life.
I am going through this now in my 30s. I acknowledge that I have an issue, and I know I need to make a change or I'll never get to see life's milestones. Thank you for sharing!
My story is fairly similar. I gave myself alcohol poisoning around 10 years ago, I was ill for two weeks. Although I've not drunk much since, from that time, if i do, I'm constantly thinking about hangovers and low mood on the other side. It doesn't serve me, it's not worth it. Its just better for me not to. Its tough because alcohol helps calm my anxiety, a little but for me, I'd just rather be sober and try to enjoy my life than worry. Beth, I honour you for your honesty and your commitment. Thank you so much for sharing and I wish you the best on the rest of your alcohol free journey. 😊
You are so strong, thank you for saying something I think we need more stories of people who have made that decision to change their life from a substance dependence to sober living and haven’t looked back. I’m glad you didn’t have a harder time than others the less people suffering the better💕✨
Congratulations! And thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone to share your story and shine a light on the drinking habits of our youth...for some, its because they are troubled and numbing themselves. Others may think it's the easy way to be accepted by their peers. And some dont even realize its a problem...until it is. I hope you are able to work through those issues that bring you feelings of guilt. They are normal. You are amazing...an amazing person, an amazing mother, and I'd bet the farm you're an amazing wife and friend 💕 Thanks for sharing as much as you do, and thanks for allowing us to come along for some of your adventures! All the best to you and your family ✨❣️✨
I most definitely needed this… you have no idea… Beth I have been watching you for quite sometime and you’ve never really posted anything like this before and I’m currently going through some things like this and for me to see this in this very moment …thank you ❤️
Thank you for your bravery. I'm sure you have helped more than one person with your story. May you always be Blessed, and just know God sees your heart, and He's got you❤
Congratulations on your 11 years Beth!! You are an amazing lady and a role model to us all. Your post will help a lot of young people struggling with the same problem and just might give them the courage to take that step into sobriety. One day Coop will look back on all of this and will be so immensely proud to have you as his mother. Thank you for opening your world to us and allowing us a peek into your family life.❤❤
You’re such an amazing person! I’m glad to hear this today I needed it. I also don’t like talking about my addiction. I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Beth you are amazing, thank you sharing your life even the hard parts ❤️. I'm so glad I found you on here and I so enjoy your family...your wisdom & journey enlighten so many ❤blessings
I've never seen any of your other content. But I appreciate hearing your story ❤ I never realized how easy it is to get into an addiction. I'm helping my husband recover from his recent relapse. AA has been really helpful for the both of us
Thank you again for sharing more of your story, I watched another one of your stories, I am so proud of you, you've accomplished soooo much in your life, I know I am a stranger to you, but I have been watching your stories with your family, you make me feel VERY calm, I know you with Cooper, now I'm getting to know YOU ... May God, (or your Higher Power) watch over you, keep you safe, give you peace, thank you for YOU Happy Mother's Day -- Always, the best to you ✌️🙏
Omg I didn't know you were sober! I have been in sobriety since 2021. A few slips here and there but but going strong! 4 months since my last lapse with the longest being 16 months. Love you❤❤❤
You are brave for telling your story. I am sure it will help someone, maybe many people. If not people who have problems with alcohol, but anything in their past that they regret. They can look at your experience and know that they can overcome whatever it is, and live a good, wholesome, life. I would call you a wonderful mother, author, and all-in-all a GREAT success!
Thank you, Beth! I am a daughter of an alcoholic, my grandfather is also an alcoholic… I struggled for years with alcohol. When I first met my (now husband) I was drunk all the time. Even at work (night shift at the sheriffs dept). We’ve been together for 15 years now and I don’t touch it anymore. I love myself sober. I have incredible boys that I need to be a good example to. I also know that since alcoholism runs in the family, it’s easier for us to fall into that. I am praying that my sons will listen and understand, and stay far away from it. Thank you for sharing. You’re an incredible person!
Never feel guilty when you indeed can be proud of your accomplishments ❤ Huuuge congratulations on the 11 years! ❤🎉🎉🎉 Some people have the luck of just stepping back from the bad and stick to the good. And that is okay! I know my story isn't the same, but for explanation...No addiction, which takes so much more work I think. So, I was depressed my entire life, up to when I was 26 and wasn't even aware of it. At all. What happened? I got diagnosed, realised it's true, started therapy, began healing. Never "looked back" sort of. I had another depression 2 years after my diagnosis when suddenly around me... everyone died or had a death in the family. Parents of friends, some grandparents, and even younger people. My grandma almost died and no 6 months later actually die. And I was totally overwhelmed with the grieving all around me. Cos I was grieving too, for my friends. And it took over my entire day. Since then...the pandemic hit, I finally cut contact to my twin, and got chronically ill to the point that I might never be able to work my job again. However. I am not depressed. I have a lot to carry right now, but it doesn't define me. It's almost 10 years now and I never ever felt that low that was my life all the time. I found back to the real me that last saw the daylight when I was around 4-5. And anyone wanting to talk down on me for having changed, has simply no place in my life. I never was better. Little hickup...I don't have many friends, seeing as I don't have childhood friends due to the depressiona back then. So not a lot of helping hands now that I am too sick to do anything and everything by myself, like I am used to.😂 But I manage. Again, Congratulations! Cos addiction is another level. Like x² the work.
Im so glad you were able to come out of this and you’re such an amazing mom to little Coop! My uncle died from this. Not entirely directly. He eventually developed sclerosis of the liver. So he was sick. But he tripped outside one night and fell into deep sleep after hitting his head, while drunk. The hypothermia and sclerosis made him never wake up. His liver even depended on alcohol after a point. He had been drinking from the age of 13 when my grandfather started bringing him into navy bars on the base. He would even make my uncle drink to “be a man” and spend “quality time” together. I remember when I was in high school, they got in a fight because my uncle declared he was done drinking and my grandfather threw a case of beer at him and told him to “drink up”. It’s not just allowing one drink to turn into twenty. It’s why they’re drinking. It tunes out the other stuff. Sometimes it’s not just the liquor you need to leave. Leave toxic family. Downsize and move to make a change. Transfer jobs to a new location to leave behind bad influences of “friends” who don’t want to see you thrive. Volunteer somewhere to use up your time. Trade the liquor for juice or even non alcoholic beer. Go seek help. People WANT TO HELP YOU. My dad also died of addiction. Just not to alcohol. People care. They want to help. You have to let it happen. Don’t feel ashamed to ask. It’s tough love that will keep you alive. I only ever drank a lot in high school, before 21. But it was only during parties or social gatherings. Since having kids, I maybe have a mikes or two a year. Alcohol doesn’t have an appeal to me that much. The warmth feels good when you get a buzz. But after that, not being able to walk a straight line to the bathroom, getting frustrated and angry, feeling hot, getting tired, not speaking right, throwing up… it doesn’t appeal to me. It makes me uncomfortable to even be that way. And I have had severe depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts through more than half of my lifetime as well as attempting. Alcohol made it worse and I’m glad it made me uncomfortable. As it should be. Poison can trick you at first, but after enough of it, it just sucks. Your body is literally telling you that it’s not ok. You need to ask yourself why you are stuck so you can figure out how to break free. What would be stronger than the alcohol, but doesn’t kill you? Love, friendship, art, sports? And then you just need to find people who will help you STAY free. People care.
That is some story to share with your readers! Congratulations on becoming and staying sober all these years.. You are brave to say what you did about your life in college full of alcohol and forgotten things. You certainly could not have dealt with your son's condition as well as you have, had you still had been drinking all of these years. Your ability to stay true to your son's progressions has arisen from your redirection from alcohol. Keep up the great work in both areas!❤😊
Ahh WOAH. Thank you for talking about this. A lot of people blur that line in college, and yes it’s honestly scary. I’m sorry it got so out of control for you but you are strong for doing the right thing immediately after that incident* and giving it up. You are radiant now and clearly don’t need alcohol to enjoy life!!
I didn't experience the "college drinking experience ". However I am almost 11 years sober myself in October. I'm very proud of you and I hope people remember that, sometimes that drink isn't worth it.
We all do our recovery different no one does their recovery the same that being said we all walk a different path but yet it is so much alike love and peace
Shoot I skipped college cuz I screwed my life up! So many things I wish I did instead. I shouldn't be alive and honestly I'm not sure if I'm even happy being alive but the one thing I do know is I don't want to die that way. It really hard to watch people die right in front of you... or trying to keep some one alive until help got there... I'm 13 years clean now and all that stuff still sticks with me. I'm glad you're still here Beth because people do need to hear that there is another way to live. Aaaaand we all love watching your family moments ❤️
I ADMIRE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRANSPERENCY...
Beth, I am so proud of you for persevering with sobriety. You have become a wonderful mum who is willing to go against the world for her son.
I guarantee 99 percent of people who watch this video are proud. And the haters, they’re jealous because they can’t do what you’re doing.
Well done, we’re all so proud. ❤❤😊😊
I am in college currently..20 years old too. I turn 21 in a few weeks and I’ve been to rehab 2x. and this video was eye opening for me and has made me reevaluate my own habits since my last rehabilitation.
Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you continue to be blessed with serenity and sobriety.
It'll be so much easier to get control over now. You've got this 💙💜
It will be an ongoing journey, but just the fact that you’re recognizing that this may be applicable to you is huge. It’ll be much harder for you to deny you have a problem if you trip up again. You’ve already realized that there is another way.
Best of luck to you in every way possible. I have worked with an incredible number of recovering alcoholics and recovering addicts. Some of them came close to death before they admitted that they had a problem and before they had the gumption to fight that problem. I wish you success with every ounce of my being.
Lost my only sister to years of alcoholism on 7/11/2016. She was a month from her 50 birthday. It was the day before my birthday. I miss her and think of her everyday, she is with me in everything I do.. She was almost 11 years older, taught me more than I sure she ever knew. I am the mom I am because of her. Her issue didn’t define her, she was lovely inside and out. Please don’t ever take second chances for granted. So many don’t get the second chance. It is truly a gift.
I love you B, always.
Thank You Beth!! I am 65 but in my college years and several years after college, I developed a drinking problem. I eventually found my way to AA and have been sober ever since. I had some caring friends in my life that basically did an intervention. I'm so proud of you and for all you are accomplishing. Little Coop and your husband and all the ways you help people. You keep doing what you are doing. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hey, I'm proud of you too!
Beth, I'm coming up on my 1 year sober much like you I don't remember very much except also waking up in the hospital with my mom there crying, and the nurses telling me I fell into a bush. I had a 0.37 bac, I went to detox and did iop as well. May 18 marks 1 year for me (God willing). I admire your openess about your journey.
Congrats on hitting your 1 year! It gets easier! Proud of you!
You've got this!
Glad you made it!
Thank you Beth. College is supposed to be about gaining knowledge without pushing the boundaries of partying and alcohol. Be thankful for that scary night waking up in the hospital. It opened your eyes and you were able to have a beautiful life without the partying. You are such a good mom to Coop. He is far smarter than 95% of all kids out there because of how much you pour into him. I love, love the car conversations. I look forward to every glimpse into your world. Stay strong Mama! Keep up the good work! God bless your sweet life. 💙🩵💙🩵
This is brave of you Beth. I pray that someone who really needs this will see it. God bless you and your family
What a great testimony. This will reach alot of people and hopefully change there lives as well. Congratulations on your 11 year sobriety ❤
Thank you..Your story and Cooper's stories need to be heard. Please do not stop...💕
I’m 4 days sober from alcohol and already feeling so much better! Wild how much energy I have and it’s not even been a week. It really helps to watch videos like this to keep me going, thank you ❤
You should be grateful. True alcoholics take months to feel like they aren't going to die without having a drink, let alone have "energy"..
@@kytruth1027 last week I was drinking liquor as soon as I woke up, until I either passed out or went to bed. I was blacked out almost every single day, for 5 years. I lost 5 years of my life from the choices I made.
The reason I’m doing better is that I had to seek medical attention from an episode I had, and that was the final straw for me. I’m on medication now to help me. So yes, I was/am a “true” alcoholic. Thanks for your input, though.
@@kytruth1027 I AM grateful. Also I was/am a “true” alcoholic. I was drinking from the moment I woke up until I either passed out or went to bed. My life was in shambles, I had to start doing something about it or else I was on the road to dying. Please don’t judge just because my body healed faster than some people. I have relapsed MANY times, and I’m doing this all alone.
The bravery it takes to sit down and work through hard things, especially on camera. Thank you for sharing!❤
Wow I love this. I’m 140 days alcohol free at 25. I avoided getting sober because “I wasn’t dependent on alcohol.” Alcoholism does not always mean alcohol dependence. Binging to the point of blacking out is a problem whether you do it once a year or every week. Thank you for shedding light on this❤❤
I’m in recovery myself and I very much respect your transparency! You never know who may have needed this message! Be Proud of yourself! I’m proud of you! ❤
I'll be a year sober later this month after YEARS of being stuck in my cycle of alcohol abuse and I just wanted to say how great I feel these days and how much I love your videos!
Thank you, Beth, for sharing this part of your story. As an adult child of an alcoholic I appreciate your transparency and reaching out to others so that they can learn from your experiences. So proud of you for staying sober for 11 years. Quite an accomplishment!
My fiancé told me that before he met me, he would be drinking alcohol a lot. I believe easily six pack of beer a day. One time he did get severely drunk and said he got alcohol poisoning, but now that he’s met me, he’s changed completely, he’s had a drink maybe once in a blue moon. I told him I didn’t like alcohol, (my family never drank) but my dad’s a doctor and he’s treated so many people because of alcohol. I never asked him to quit completely, but he loves me so much that he was willing to quit. And I am so thankful for that.
September 11th was 5 years sober for my oldest child. They almost died the last night they drank. Like you they went off to college filled with excitement and curiosity, and also I guess a feeling of being in destructible. They started drinking a lot. They were on medications they should not have been drinking at all on, but they were binge drinking. They called me, barely responsive. I stayed on the line until the EMTs arrived and told me they would survive. Society normalizes drinking, and it’s not ok. Thank you for speaking up. Everyone who finds the courage to speak up against “drinking as a norm” helps to save more lives.
Thank you Beth! Your words are from the heart, and many will be helped by the sharing of your journey!
Thank you someone needed to hear this❤❤❤
Congratulations Beth. I know it's not easy I'm so Happy for you and Your also Blessed with a Beautiful family ❤. Sending Love from Pensacola Beach Florida ❤👍.
God willing I too will celebrate 11 years this June. You are brave and I love watching you and your family live your life. I have a 3yo little guy and i feel like im right beind you in the milestones
Kudos to you for sharing this and being transparent about it, that took courage and I'm proud of you for doing something that I know wasn't easy. There is such a toxic culture with alcohol in this country and I hope that more people will be as forthcoming as you and we can change the narrative of alcohol and how people use it.
If someone doesn't drink they get pestered about it and asked a million questions, but nobody thinks anything of someone drinking to excess or getting drunk, that's considered "normal" and I don't see the drunk people getting asked about their drinking over and over again like someone that doesn't drink does. Congratulations on eleven years of sobriety, that's a huge accomplishment and definitely worth celebrating!
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.
You are a warrior Beth hold your head up high and keep living your best life especially with Coop you are an amazing mother and a fantastic woman lots of love from Wales ❤❤❤❤
All your experience led you to this time of your life, creating a home, family and an amazing son. All of which bring joy and smiles to those of us who watch you and Coop and Coop’s dad.
Thank you for sharing. So much alcohol consumption in media is at or above the level of alcoholism and I am so grateful every time someone talks about how easy alcohol poisoning and alcoholism are to end up at in real life.
I am going through this now in my 30s. I acknowledge that I have an issue, and I know I need to make a change or I'll never get to see life's milestones. Thank you for sharing!
My story is fairly similar. I gave myself alcohol poisoning around 10 years ago, I was ill for two weeks. Although I've not drunk much since, from that time, if i do, I'm constantly thinking about hangovers and low mood on the other side. It doesn't serve me, it's not worth it. Its just better for me not to. Its tough because alcohol helps calm my anxiety, a little but for me, I'd just rather be sober and try to enjoy my life than worry.
Beth, I honour you for your honesty and your commitment. Thank you so much for sharing and I wish you the best on the rest of your alcohol free journey. 😊
You are so strong, thank you for saying something I think we need more stories of people who have made that decision to change their life from a substance dependence to sober living and haven’t looked back. I’m glad you didn’t have a harder time than others the less people suffering the better💕✨
Thank you for sharing. And I hope it reaches everyone who needs to hear this.
Congratulations!! 🥳🥳🥳I’m so proud of you beautiful!! Thank you for sharing a part of your story! Hugs & love!! 🫶🏼✌🏻
Congratulations! And thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone to share your story and shine a light on the drinking habits of our youth...for some, its because they are troubled and numbing themselves. Others may think it's the easy way to be accepted by their peers. And some dont even realize its a problem...until it is.
I hope you are able to work through those issues that bring you feelings of guilt. They are normal. You are amazing...an amazing person, an amazing mother, and I'd bet the farm you're an amazing wife and friend 💕
Thanks for sharing as much as you do, and thanks for allowing us to come along for some of your adventures! All the best to you and your family ✨❣️✨
I most definitely needed this… you have no idea… Beth I have been watching you for quite sometime and you’ve never really posted anything like this before and I’m currently going through some things like this and for me to see this in this very moment …thank you ❤️
You are amazing, Beth!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story❤
Thank you for your bravery. I'm sure you have helped more than one person with your story. May you always be Blessed, and just know God sees your heart, and He's got you❤
5yrs into alcoholism, trynna quit. Thanks for sharing.. needed it
Congratulations on your 11 years Beth!! You are an amazing lady and a role model to us all. Your post will help a lot of young people struggling with the same problem and just might give them the courage to take that step into sobriety. One day Coop will look back on all of this and will be so immensely proud to have you as his mother. Thank you for opening your world to us and allowing us a peek into your family life.❤❤
You’re such an amazing person! I’m glad to hear this today I needed it. I also don’t like talking about my addiction. I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Beth you are amazing, thank you sharing your life even the hard parts ❤️. I'm so glad I found you on here and I so enjoy your family...your wisdom & journey enlighten so many ❤blessings
I've never seen any of your other content. But I appreciate hearing your story ❤ I never realized how easy it is to get into an addiction. I'm helping my husband recover from his recent relapse. AA has been really helpful for the both of us
Congratulations on your sobriety! It is brave of you to share this part of your life. Thank you!
Always positive to spread awareness ❤️ so glad you’re feeling comfortable to share now I’m sure you’ll inspire many people🥰
Thank you again for sharing more of your story, I watched another one of your stories, I am so proud of you, you've accomplished soooo much in your life, I know I am a stranger to you, but I have been watching your stories with your family, you make me feel VERY calm, I know you with Cooper, now I'm getting to know YOU ...
May God, (or your Higher Power) watch over you, keep you safe, give you peace, thank you for YOU
Happy Mother's Day -- Always, the best to you ✌️🙏
Omg I didn't know you were sober! I have been in sobriety since 2021. A few slips here and there but but going strong! 4 months since my last lapse with the longest being 16 months. Love you❤❤❤
Congratulations 🎊 🎉! My dad is celebrating his 24th year of sobriety. Keep doing it! It works!
Thank you for sharing! I intensely dislike how normalised alcohol is in US etc.
Thank you for sharing. Truly
You are brave for telling your story. I am sure it will help someone, maybe many people. If not people who have problems with alcohol, but anything in their past that they regret. They can look at your experience and know that they can overcome whatever it is, and live a good, wholesome, life. I would call you a wonderful mother, author, and all-in-all a GREAT success!
Much respect to you for sharing.
Thank you, Beth! I am a daughter of an alcoholic, my grandfather is also an alcoholic… I struggled for years with alcohol. When I first met my (now husband) I was drunk all the time. Even at work (night shift at the sheriffs dept). We’ve been together for 15 years now and I don’t touch it anymore. I love myself sober. I have incredible boys that I need to be a good example to. I also know that since alcoholism runs in the family, it’s easier for us to fall into that. I am praying that my sons will listen and understand, and stay far away from it. Thank you for sharing. You’re an incredible person!
Sobriety allows us to grow into the humans we were meant to be. I’m in it with you and it NEEDS to be talked about so 👏👏
I’m 15 years sober. 🎉 I love your instagram. I didn’t know you were sober. I needed to hear what you said. Thank you. ❤
Congratulations! Probably one of the best, informative & relatable videos to share!!
Bless you ❣ Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤
Congrats on 11 yrs! ❤ you are an incredibly strong mama.
Congrats on 11 years!!!! Here's to another 111 years!!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you! ❤
I'm proud of you. I know how tough it is to talk about this. I genuinely believe this will help someone and even one person is worth it. 💙💜
Never feel guilty when you indeed can be proud of your accomplishments ❤
Huuuge congratulations on the 11 years! ❤🎉🎉🎉
Some people have the luck of just stepping back from the bad and stick to the good. And that is okay!
I know my story isn't the same, but for explanation...No addiction, which takes so much more work I think.
So, I was depressed my entire life, up to when I was 26 and wasn't even aware of it. At all. What happened? I got diagnosed, realised it's true, started therapy, began healing. Never "looked back" sort of.
I had another depression 2 years after my diagnosis when suddenly around me... everyone died or had a death in the family. Parents of friends, some grandparents, and even younger people. My grandma almost died and no 6 months later actually die. And I was totally overwhelmed with the grieving all around me. Cos I was grieving too, for my friends. And it took over my entire day.
Since then...the pandemic hit, I finally cut contact to my twin, and got chronically ill to the point that I might never be able to work my job again.
However. I am not depressed. I have a lot to carry right now, but it doesn't define me. It's almost 10 years now and I never ever felt that low that was my life all the time. I found back to the real me that last saw the daylight when I was around 4-5. And anyone wanting to talk down on me for having changed, has simply no place in my life.
I never was better.
Little hickup...I don't have many friends, seeing as I don't have childhood friends due to the depressiona back then. So not a lot of helping hands now that I am too sick to do anything and everything by myself, like I am used to.😂 But I manage.
Again, Congratulations! Cos addiction is another level. Like x² the work.
Im so glad you were able to come out of this and you’re such an amazing mom to little Coop!
My uncle died from this. Not entirely directly. He eventually developed sclerosis of the liver. So he was sick. But he tripped outside one night and fell into deep sleep after hitting his head, while drunk. The hypothermia and sclerosis made him never wake up.
His liver even depended on alcohol after a point. He had been drinking from the age of 13 when my grandfather started bringing him into navy bars on the base. He would even make my uncle drink to “be a man” and spend “quality time” together. I remember when I was in high school, they got in a fight because my uncle declared he was done drinking and my grandfather threw a case of beer at him and told him to “drink up”.
It’s not just allowing one drink to turn into twenty. It’s why they’re drinking. It tunes out the other stuff.
Sometimes it’s not just the liquor you need to leave. Leave toxic family. Downsize and move to make a change. Transfer jobs to a new location to leave behind bad influences of “friends” who don’t want to see you thrive. Volunteer somewhere to use up your time. Trade the liquor for juice or even non alcoholic beer. Go seek help. People WANT TO HELP YOU.
My dad also died of addiction. Just not to alcohol. People care. They want to help. You have to let it happen. Don’t feel ashamed to ask. It’s tough love that will keep you alive.
I only ever drank a lot in high school, before 21. But it was only during parties or social gatherings. Since having kids, I maybe have a mikes or two a year. Alcohol doesn’t have an appeal to me that much.
The warmth feels good when you get a buzz. But after that, not being able to walk a straight line to the bathroom, getting frustrated and angry, feeling hot, getting tired, not speaking right, throwing up… it doesn’t appeal to me. It makes me uncomfortable to even be that way.
And I have had severe depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts through more than half of my lifetime as well as attempting. Alcohol made it worse and I’m glad it made me uncomfortable.
As it should be. Poison can trick you at first, but after enough of it, it just sucks. Your body is literally telling you that it’s not ok.
You need to ask yourself why you are stuck so you can figure out how to break free. What would be stronger than the alcohol, but doesn’t kill you? Love, friendship, art, sports? And then you just need to find people who will help you STAY free. People care.
I want to thank you for sharing your story, I’m sure it will help and educate others.
That is some story to share with your readers! Congratulations on becoming and staying sober all these years..
You are brave to say what you did about your life in college full of alcohol and forgotten things. You certainly could not have dealt with your son's condition as well as you have, had you still had been drinking all of these years.
Your ability to stay true to your son's progressions has arisen from your redirection from alcohol.
Keep up the great work in both areas!❤😊
Congratulations!!! Sooooo proud of you❤
Thanks for sharing beautiful God bless you I'm so proud of you ❤
Beth you are such an amazing person and an incredible Momma! I just love Cooper! Peacock!! Makes me laugh everytime.
Phenomenal! So many young people need to see this perspective. 😊
Congratulations on your huge accomplishment!!!
Whoop Whooping Yay! My 11 year was in April. Life isn't always easy but so worth the Sober! Thanks for sharing!
Ahh WOAH. Thank you for talking about this. A lot of people blur that line in college, and yes it’s honestly scary. I’m sorry it got so out of control for you but you are strong for doing the right thing immediately after that incident* and giving it up. You are radiant now and clearly don’t need alcohol to enjoy life!!
Happy re-birth day🎉 Thank you for for sharing your story.
Thank you, I have a few in my life that could use to watch this.
Great job Beth 👏👏👏👏..You're Amazing❤
Congrats on 11 years!!!
Congratulations on 11 years!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing this!! There are so many people who need to hear this. Alcoholism can be a very controlling disease
Yes thank you! Your story definitely helps me personally
Congratulations on being 11 years alcohol free. You also got that amazing little boy
Love this part of you ❤
congrats on that huge milestone!
Good for you Beth !!!!
Congratulations 🎊!!! 61/2 years for me ❤
thank you
I didn't experience the "college drinking experience ". However I am almost 11 years sober myself in October. I'm very proud of you and I hope people remember that, sometimes that drink isn't worth it.
Congratulations! I stopped drinking in 2013. I almost died, I ended up in the hospital.... then I got off everything 1/21/16.
You're amazing ❤
Congrats! Thats an insane accomplishment 🎉
I’m so proud of you.
🎉Congratulations 💐 Happy Mother's Day 💐
Thanks for sharing👍
We all do our recovery different no one does their recovery the same that being said we all walk a different path but yet it is so much alike love and peace
❤ MUCH LOVE
Congratulations 🎊
Congratulations 🍾
WOW! Beth, that's awesome!! God bless you. Please say hello to Coop for me. ❤❤
Also congratulations on 11 years
Shoot I skipped college cuz I screwed my life up! So many things I wish I did instead. I shouldn't be alive and honestly I'm not sure if I'm even happy being alive but the one thing I do know is I don't want to die that way. It really hard to watch people die right in front of you... or trying to keep some one alive until help got there... I'm 13 years clean now and all that stuff still sticks with me. I'm glad you're still here Beth because people do need to hear that there is another way to live. Aaaaand we all love watching your family moments ❤️
Go Beth!!!
And ur son is wonderful
Congratulations