I'll never forget hearing an ex-heroin addict talk about how he truly felt sorry for alcoholics. He explained; A heroin addict can avoid other addicts and avoid their dealer, but alcoholics have drinking shoved in their faces every single day, on TV, in movies, at parties, at restaurants, during the holidays, etc....and their next fix is just a short drive to the nearest liquor store away..
I'm a recovering addict (opiates). I bought all my stuff on the Darkweb. If you give me a phone with internet, in less than an hour- I can get literally any drug in any quantity delivered to any address in 3 business days. And once i do it the first time, (finding a legit market, making an account, etc) it takes literally 10 minutes to order something afterwards. So don't feel too bad for alcoholics.
I am an alcoholic in recovery with 1679 days sober one day at a time. Wouldn’t wish this on ANYONE! Together, we can and do recover. Thanks for sharing, Mike ❤️🩹☀️
That's a loooong time. Congrats! I never get much sober time under my belt unfortunately. Or if I quit one substance I just substitute it with another. At this point I've been hooked on just about everything, but opiates and alcohol are the toughest for me.
Stop bragging. I'm an alcoholic too and I bet you got this sobriety date thing from AA. I've been to so many meetings and all that jazz. My sobriety date means nothing. It could be gone in an hour. You can't both brag a sobriety date and truly believe in the fragility of one day at a time. It's a point of pride, I understand, but you can't be both prideful of it and remain humble at the same time. I guarantee pride will work against you some way somehow. Best of luck.
@@Jmr-o5e No, not really but seeing as my comment triggered you to be rude.. here's some more stats regarding my recovery... Today I am ... 3119 days... Or 8 years, 6 months, 14 days Or 102 months, 14 days Have a blessed day 🙏
@ and congrats to you! Was i being rude? Hmmm … maybe. I am also “clean” for a long timr i just never thought of it in anything other than months and years. Even in the first weeks, i never countrd days or weeks. Sounds kinda funny hearing someone counting days after 8-9 years, ya gotta admit
I lost my husband to alcoholism after he relapsed. The shock and devastation are a daily struggle for me. Alcohol killed part of me that day too. I beg anyone struggling with whatever substance issue to get help. I learned the worst lessons of my life, you can’t love an addict sober - I loved him so completely- we met at 15…partying..hate that word now…and I learned once an alcoholic you are an alcoholic for life, so work your program to stay sober every single day. Only you can do the work, how I wish I could’ve done it for him, relieved him. God bless all addicts to find help. Thank you, Mike. ❤ Happy sober anniversary!
My god it hurts so much. My partner just passed away yesterday after she was in the ICU for over a month! You are so right, if you are sober you cannot love someone who is alcoholic. It will ruin your life :(
@@TheMysteryBoxHD I’m so sorry for your sad loss. The heart wants what it wants, I think we’re all fools when it comes to love. Knowing what I know now, I’d still love him, but I’d like to think we both would do things differently and get a happier ending. I tell myself the AA, one day at a time to get back up. God bless.
Ive been watching white underbelly since it started . I finally met MY match. Homie even comes from the same city as myself . Good luck to him and anyone else here struggling with alcoholism. It's truly a curse.
A "curse" that can be turned into the greatest adventure of your life..."IF" you're willing to live in the solution, instead of the problem! 30 plus years of continuous, joyful living is all the evidence I need! Sincere best wishes...Mark
Well, I used to drink moderately and even then I felt like absolute garbage. Haven't touched the stuff in almost 3 weeks and its' amazing how diff i feel. I was just slowly ingesting poison.
Just keep going one day at a time. Hard times will come, depression will come, you will want to drink again. Just fight through that shit, talk to people, and remember that the bad feelings will pass. Alcohol will only make things worse.
That's not true. I have less than a dozen drinks a year . My husband has less than that. Neither of us have ever had an addiction to alcohol. Moderation is possible if you're not an addict and I'd say most people use alcohol in moderation.
Alcoholism is no joke. I've tried pretty much every drug. Alcohol is the one that always calls me back. I am older now & I just can't do it anymore. It feels good to be sober. You can do it Mike. ❤ I hope you can heal yourself & heal your broken family. 🙏
I'm 41 and as much as I'd like to "just stop", how does that happen?I've been to a withdrawal clinic for 5 days and went straight back. I know it the set and setting scenario but the people need proper mechanisms of care. I never ask for help but many of us have obviously experienced crap and the coping ways are folly.
I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and cigarettes addiction destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder, got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
So proud of you Mike.Your interview made me quite emotional being an alcoholic myself,thankfully sober for many years now but it's a part of my story. Your meant to be here,my friend lost her only son , cirrhosis took him,it wasent your time and I'm happy for you. Enjoy your life and your family and a new baby,how precious. Much love and keep taking care of yourself♡.
What an incredible, touching, inspiring story. Mike, as an adult child of an alcoholic (who died from the disease) I know that your kids will forEVER be grateful that you chose to live your life and do what it takes to stick around. I hope you find deep peace and comfort in this life. The fact that you have no regrets is breathtaking, in a good way. Congrats on your new baby!! I’m sure you are in incredible dad ✌️
Wow, that's great! . I hope you can find the person that you really are underneath. You still exist under the alcohol. You, the real you. I respect you for making it to a third weekend !
Thanks for sharing your story Mike.....I quit drinking in 2019, and it changed my life completely. I felt worthless, hopeless, miserable, lonely and suicidal. I lived for the weekend and drank because it was the only thing that made me feel good. I would wake up the following day with no phone, keys, clothes all over the floor, and having spent hundreds on booze. I'd make a fool of myself, lose days at a time, and have constant feelings of anxiety and depression.....then one day it became too much and I quit; cold turkey. Best decision I ever made. There's hope for everyone struggling through this addiction; I was at rock bottom, wanted to end my life, but I turned it round just like Mike and so many others on this thread. Bless all of you trying to beat this monster
Thank you so much for sharing some hope. You really described the illness of alcoholism perfectly. The insanity of it all. I too couldn’t see my life without it. I must have done 50 detoxes and kept going back to it. Nearly killed me several times… but I’m now 3835 days sober.. and I keep counting the days as it’s an absolute miracle! I do have regrets. I never wanted to hurt the people I hurt over the years.. but I’m gradually making up for that and to help another person in or out of recovery helps me heal. Thanks again… all the best for the future and your new baby. Best wishes. Tanya
So I sit here and cry after hearing this intelligent, loving man's story of fighting a monster. God bless him and everyone who is affected by addiction.
What a great interview. I thought it would be boring. What a terrific guy. I'm twice as old as him but listening to him I feel like I've known him for a long time. He has a new soul. The gratitude part made my cry. I wish I could thank him for working so hard. Please don't ever stop progressing Mike! I feel like you will be a teacher to many!
Mike, you went off the deep end but miraculously found there is value in life without alcohol. Congratulations on all the new and exciting events now coming your way, especially your baby!
@@jerzeymikeChorei muito assistindo sua entrevista, pois eu sei o quanto na cultura portuguesa e Brasileira a figura paterna sao agressivos com os filhos. Me sinto orgulhosa de voce, sua mae e seus filhos salvaram sua vida. Que bom que voce esta na terapia. Muito obrigada por dividir sua estoria.
My goodness. Everything that’s being described I lived. I almost lost my life in dec 2023. Same exact symptoms. I quit immediately! I ended up with varices in my esophagus, went into shock, my BP was 69/34. I’m still sober but I did just have a bleed and ended up in a ventilator for five days. All because of my sick liver. I’m now almost 8 months completely sober. But I have so many health issues that I will have for the rest of my life. I haven’t finished this video. But I’m praying for him and anyone else who’s struggling. I promise you, alcohol is a lie and it’s not worth your life, your mental health and especially it’s not worth the amount of heartache it is for our loved ones to see us slowly dying. For anyone struggling, it gets better, takes a lot of work, but it’s amazing work!
@@MK-Hogan 😢 hi there, just was drinking for about 10 years every day, vodka. I would try and quit but it never lasted long. It didn’t get really bad until march of last year. I was drinking day and night. I didn’t even know what day of the week it was let alone what time of the day it was. I was in literal hell. I didn’t notice major issues until fall of 2023, I ended up having major ascities, very swollen feet and I was yellow everywhere. So I drank a lot. But it was during Covid when it really picked up. I knew I was sick. I was just terrified to hear a doctor tell me that. Scariest part of my life, but I would do it again if it meant I’d be sober like I am today.
1 drink is too many and 20 not enough for me. I was more of binge drinker rather than an everyday drinker. But when I'd go on a binge I'd stay drunk for at least 3-5 days and sometimes a few weeks at a time. In that time I would tear the world down around me and completely destroy everything that was good in my life. Ultimately I lost everything. It took going to prison to finally realize it wasn't even close to being worth it. I 'd give anything to go back and never take that first drink.
Within the first 5 seconds of analysing this guys body language and eyes, I knew I was in for a similar truth bomb of an Alcoholics life journey. I shouldn't be excited but this is what Marc does so well. A safe space to express the real human condition. I've learned so much from others and expect to gather some influence yet again from this. I'd bite my tongue and shut up but that's a symptom of alcoholism, midnight jaw thrashing., Now back to the interview haha I LOVE you.
Been drinking since I was 18 after finishing 12th grade. What was just a weekend thing eventually turned into an everyday after work thing when I hit my mid 20's. Now in my late 30's, as much as I convince myself I don't have a drinking problem because I get to work on time and meet deadlines, the fact that I can't resist the urge to have a drink after 5 means I surely do have a problem. This video has been so eye-opening.
You're a "functional" alcoholic but alcoholic none the less. I am also. And guess what? I was a functional meth user back in the 80's. The point is - our brain has changed from the poisons but it can be re-wired. Get down to the root of why you use to get through the day. Trauma is the usual culprit. Blessings to you.❤
Oh my dear, please reach out to some kind of help. AA doesn't suit everyone, but if you ever feel utterly lost, it can save your life. You are functioning now, but the tragedy is that it gets worse and worse. 🌻🌻🌻
Im the same, i do well in life but i carry this burden every day. I have drunk alcohol every single day for the last 15 years. I dont know how to stop. Ive been hooked on other drugs & stopped them eventually but alcohol has a hold. People say you have to hit rock bottom before you stop but i will never get to rock bottom as i will never let it get that bad. But i hide bottles, i hide the amount i drink but no one knows. But i know. I want to be a better person
@sarahcashmore6736 i think, by sharing your story, you have taken the first step! I'm not an AA person but i do know admitting it a great first leap! I'm the same kind of drinker as you. Functional but hiding as much as possible. I can tell you what works for me and i know this isn't popular, but weaning helps. The thought of having nothing gives me anxiety. So now i buy a small bottle, pint or half pint, and take a few sips when i feel overwhelmed by life. I have periods of abstinence and periods of drinking, but i drink a lot less. It's a tough road. Be gentle with yourself and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. A lot of addicts can't do the wean thing. Just try it. Much love to you!
Congrats on getting sober. Thank you for sharing your story. Addiction is hard because it creeps up on you throughout your life. I hope you stay strong for you and your kids. They need you in this world. You seem so genuine and down to earth. I’m rooting for you!! Thanks Mark
I was never an alcoholic but in my 20’s and 30’s I drank everyday. I divorced and my ex was a functioning alcoholic that ended up passing away. I found a partner that I loved and things changed in my life. I will have a glass of wine on occasion but I can’t drink anymore. I hate the hangovers. You have to surround yourself with people that are like you have things in common that aren’t surrounded by alcohol. I even donated my kidney last year to a stranger.
This dude has held up physically very well for being a pretty much 40 year old alcoholic. I also still see plenty of hope and joy in his eyes. It's a tough road ahead but he definitely has all the tools to be successful with his life.
As a mortician for many years, I’ve seen the coffee ground purge. That’s usually combined with lots of blood purge. This guy was super close to death. These images helped me moderate my drinking until I could quit. I’ve worked in many states. Most of these alcohol deaths were in Alaska. It’s beautiful but a bad place for a single guy with no family and a propensity for drinking.
Yes, Alaska has a very high rate of alcoholism - lots of single men and there's the Native factor. In all regions with large Native American po[ulations, the alcoholism rate is just horrible. Such a tragedy for not only the USA, but also Canada.💖💖🌻💖
I've been an alcoholic since I was about 16-17 years old, drinking anyything and everything put in front of me. Jameson was my favorite. I'm 30 now. When my wife and I got married this past December I promised her I would slow down. For myself, for her, for the family we want to have. I did for the most part, cut down to beer and was doing pretty good. Then I started sneaking the nips in, the half pints before I got home etc. The moment I realized I was hiding it I put myself into rehab that following day. 8 months clean and wouldn't change a thing. I hope anyone else out there scared or on the fence for looking for help...DO IT!!!! BUT IT HAS TO BE FOR YOURSELF!❤🙏
Mike is such a good, sweet soul. His kids need him. I’m grateful he made it and is in a much better place. His story resonates with me as my older brother died of late stage alcoholism in Jan 2023. I witnessed the same liver and kidney failure with my brother. For family members, it’s a traumatic thing to witness. My brother’s death has left a hole in all of our hearts.
Yes, it's very traumatic. Was present for my 44 year old father's ruptured esophagus death back in '80 as a teenager. Bloody hospital sheets & all his agony certainly went a long way to ensure I avoided alcohol in life. The pain & sorrow shifts through the decades but never leaves, esp. those last minutes of his life where he was still conscious & saying he was scared. Best we can do is be as healthy as we can. Such a thin wisp between life & death. Good luck
I am fighting a years long battle as a physically sick but partially functioning alcoholic. I experience withdrawals every day. This episode tore me up in a deep way. I think I'm scared enough to fix it. Thank you Mark.
You can just see the good in this man. I commend him for speaking about this. I’m Portuguese myself and I know how hard it is for a man in our culture to admit he has a problem with alcohol. God bless you Mike.
My brother died from alcoholism and I wish I would have been more sensitive to his addiction… I truly didn’t understand 😔 & I fear now I have turned to alcohol to cope with his death… talk about full circle …. I hope everyday he forgives me
No doubt he does. He's in complete peace and love - and forgiveness to all - right now. And I know he only has love for you. Keep in mind the beautiful soul he was. You two will be reunited on the other side - in total peace, love, and forgiveness. Wishing you peace in your heart and soul in the meantime. ❤
My father was an alcoholic and only stopped when he got cancer. Mike, you have the chance to and seem to be making things right in life. Make sure your kids get counseling. Even if they seem fine, their early years of what you all were (as a family) going through can/will affect them in their lives for a lifetime. The early years will shape their adult lives. Make sure they get counseling for a long time. It will be the best gift you can give them. You needed it and they will too. I promise you. Read Adult Children of Alcoholics. So glad you are doing well now. Make sure your kids are too...for their futures.
Alcohol sucks. I started drinking when I was 12 and I'm still battling with it at 57. I recently did a little over a year sober...best year of my life. Until my precious mother got sick and passed away recently and I've fallen off the wagon again. God bless everyone dealing with alcoholism! 👃
I am sorry about your sweet mother but she would want you to take care of yourself and not use her death as an excuse to hurt yourself. I am very close in age to you and have a wonderful mother too. I worry in advance about her passing and wish you strength and peace. Please stop hurting yourself.
Get back on the wagon and keep going where you left off. Life is hard but we never ever give up . Learn from your mistakes and ask God for his help and you got this my brother. We are warriors with this vice but God loves and is waiting to help you . God bless you
I always liked a drink but when i had to watch my dad die slowly it fucked me up. The pressure on my chest wouldnt go away until i had a drink, the pressure went away when my dad died but the drink didnt. Its fucking hard
I lost my cousin over suicide and in the same week I became a severe alcoholic I ruined the best relationship I had ended up going to jail a handful of times and I still have a hard time finding hope in this world. I cried so hard listening to this because it felt like someone was explaining me. I found a couple groups to go to and I hope one day I can help people with the same struggle I feel.
My brother is a Alcoholic. I see him and I see a glimpse of who he was prior to drinking. This kind of stories give me hope that one day my brother stops drinking. God continue to guide your life and your family.
You CAN DO IT!!! You got this friend...days only come one at a time. Do your best to be where your feet are...that's what I try to remind myself each day & it has helped me! Ask for help - you deserve it! All the best!
On my 6 hour drive home from rehab, it became very clear how big the alcohol business is. There’s a liquor store on every block, many of which open at 6 am. Close at midnight. Look at how they were all kept open during the pandemic, touted as “essential”. Alcohol is readily available. It is also the one substance guaranteed to turn people into emotionally unhinged, violent messes. Yet, again, it’s the most widely accepted.
That’s a huge accomplishment to stop drinking. I have a lot of friends who are alcoholics and they say it’s harder to stop drinking than drugs. Keep it up you got this.
Wishing you all the best, Mike. You’ve been given another chance in life, make it the best, but always doing good things for you, your family and those who need to know they can always find sobriety.
Wow thank you for sharing your story, I honestly was so relieved you are in recovery. Most of these stories do not end positively and watching this I was expecting the worst. I am so happy you are thriving and sober. Such an inspiration.
always issues of childhood behind alcoholism. Always. me included. I honestly think you have to be an alcoholic to understand this. Its heart breaking but I sure get it. Denial is such a part of this disease. Mike good on you. Its one day at a time. for me its all about leaning on God. It is what it is Congrats on Sobriety. Therapy helps Those issues that underlie this illness. Be well. Forever vigilant. Remember its outside your door doing push ups. Stay close to whats working for you ODAAT. Mike ty for sharing Caz It really helped me and there are many who need your message.
Mike has a very resonate voice and tells his experiences in an honest bare bones way. I know a lot of ppl will benefit from his coming forward and being so honest about all the bodily functions that have been impacted by drinking excessively to deal with stress initially and then emotional pain. Great interview. Thank you Mike and Mark☀️
@@jerzeymikeMike, I left another comment about de-mineralization typo-ed demonitization🥸) Anyway, as a health practitioner I have seen a mineral rich diet, stop refined foods as a regular part of diet, as part of healing addictive drinking, eating, etc. There are many layers to healing, but this is one, imho, part that often goes ignored. The ending to your interview is truly uplifting and your smile says it all. Best wishes to you.
Sometimes people just don’t understand how much they believe their own lies. The root cause is not the alcohol. It’s relationship that is his issue. Like all of us. The root cause. Stop playing the blame game Mike.
It’s really so sad to me how alcoholism can take over some of the nicest people. My uncle Don passed a way a few years ago, liver failure due to constant drinking for years. I was never the closest to him up until a few years before he passed. I still remember a few months prior to his death, my sister and I had driven to his house to grab something from him for our mom, he had us come in and sit down, talked a bit, really had a good chat with him which we never really got to experience. He passed away on his couch watching tv with a beer in his hand, no one heard from him for a bit and my grammie (his mom) had gone to pick him up one morning and found him lifeless. He was one of the funniest, nicest guys you’d ever meet, I still wish I’d got to hang out around him more and that someone could’ve done something, he was only 58 years old. It really makes me happy to hear that this guy is now doing well and is hanging in there, I’ve never been through that struggle myself but both my uncle and my dad too has struggled with alcohol, not to the extent of my uncle but my dad always tells me how serious it can get. Genuinely happy for this guy, makes me think of my uncle, I’m tearing up after hearing this man’s story.
This story is very inspiring I to drink a lot and after watching this it makes me me think twice about is it really worth it thank you so much for sharing your story I hope it touches a lot of people like it touch me thank you angin and keep it up
Probably my favorite SOW interview of all times. Mike, you're an absolutely incredibly human being and inspiration! I wish you, your wife and your kids an amazing life!❤
This one spoke right to my heart Mark thank you for doing these interviews. It helps us all realize that we’re not alone even though in a world of all these people a lot of times we feel alone in our struggles but just knowing that we’re not alone does help a lot.💚💚💚
The moment when he said "my gratitude for being here" hit really hard. Such a humble and reflected guy who endured so much pain. I wish you all the best for the future brother. Kind regards from Germany.
I heard this quote about alcohol recovery that stuck with me. I can't remember who said it but it's "No matter how far you go, you're always the same distance from the ditch." Just stay away from that shit. Attempting moderation is one of the most high risk low reward (more like no reward) lifestyle choices I can think of. Such an insidious thing alcohol is.
Ivw been sober since 2018. Way to go man. You should be proud. I can't believe your story even as a recovering alcoholic I didn't almost die under your circumstances. It's a unbelievable story of finding yourself after the second chance you received and I'm glad you got the second chance to be who you were always meant to be. It's a beautiful thing. What a inspiring story.
You got this bud! When the question was asked, “Do you have regret”, you gave a great answer. I feel you need to accept the trials and tribulations of life and move forward. Accept the past and keep on keep’n on on day at a time my man. 🤙🤙🤙
No regrets for traumatizing his sons? Not just them but even just last year- due to his addiction which is no longer alcohol. He doesn’t regret harming women- blaming women- for his own choices.
It is just so surreal listening to these heartbreaking stories. This guy could be a model, the most handsome man I think I have ever seen, and he has gone through all of this... and his kids. Much love, I hope everything works out now. Stay strong! You and your kids deserve a happy life!
This sounds a bit like my fiancé's story , except he didn't make it. I watched him puking blood and drink himself to death all the while refusing to stop or go the hospital. He ended up having liver failure and a stroke. He was put on life support for 2 weeks. I watched his entire family and friends say goodbye to him including his 5 year old daughter and on Valentines day the love of my life was taken off life support. It's been a struggle for me ever since without him. Mike you're so lucky , I wanted your story to be our story so bad. But it wasn't. I'm really happy for you. And I pray to God you continue to stay sober for your children's sake and your own. God bless. You're story really hit close to home.
Mike I cannot express how proud I am of you, I was married to an alcoholic for 18 years, we supported him through rehab twice. I think the main difference between you and him is that you take responsibility for your actions. God Bless you my friend, what an incredible story, what an incredible man you are🙏 I wish you all the happiness in the world❤
Alcohol is the hardest drug to quit! I have heard that so many times! I totally sympathize with anyone who’s an alcoholic! Some people can drink one drink and not drink for another month or so … some unfortunately can not even smell it! Don’t even drink once! I’m so happy you are sober! God bless!!!
If you know of anyone with a benzo addiction… have them try Kratom. A good quality Kratom. I know many people that have quit both alcohol and benzos by taking Kratom. I highly recommend.
@@WillS-pl8wgYes, there are many addictions out there….I have heard tobacco is a “beast”, too. Opioids, gambling,tobacco,alcohol, eating…most of it is a symptom of something going on in your life or childhood trauma
As an adult daughter of a father who struggled with his addiction to alcohol all his life, I do feel regret on behalf of your kids...My dad passed away in May...I cried listening to your story, so glad you've made it to this point in your life...therapy helps, keep up the good work. Blessings 🌞
I watched this thinking I’m not where he’s at but I could see myself getting there. His sober date is my birthday God gives us signs. I’m on day 9 trying not to count days but rather face it day by day.
I'll never forget hearing an ex-heroin addict talk about how he truly felt sorry for alcoholics. He explained; A heroin addict can avoid other addicts and avoid their dealer, but alcoholics have drinking shoved in their faces every single day, on TV, in movies, at parties, at restaurants, during the holidays, etc....and their next fix is just a short drive to the nearest liquor store away..
I'll drink to that
I never really thought of it that way. It must definitely be hard to recover with all the easy access.
So true 😢, so accurate a statement
Half the world does not drink alcohol so that's BS
I'm a recovering addict (opiates). I bought all my stuff on the Darkweb. If you give me a phone with internet, in less than an hour- I can get literally any drug in any quantity delivered to any address in 3 business days.
And once i do it the first time, (finding a legit market, making an account, etc) it takes literally 10 minutes to order something afterwards.
So don't feel too bad for alcoholics.
I am an alcoholic in recovery with 1679 days sober one day at a time. Wouldn’t wish this on ANYONE! Together, we can and do recover. Thanks for sharing, Mike ❤️🩹☀️
Stay strong- you got this!
Nice work
You rock!
That's so, so awesome! And, ONLY YOU really know how difficult each day was. Please ....
NEVER throw all of those days away.
❤
I'm at 1684 days ✌
The fact that he went out again AFTER nearly dying tells you everything you need to know about alcoholism. It is cunning, baffling and powerful.
💯💯💯
Jaywalker - been there done that! But by the grace of God and a program, I’m 4 years sober ❤ and happy joyous and free finally
So right. It's a vicious cycle and it's really hard to battle.
its demonic. life is spiritual.
It says more about who Mike actually is. And that nothing is what it seems.
I am an alcoholic and instead of drinking myself into an early grave I quit and havent had a drink in 40 years and became a writer and wrote 14 books
That’s a beautiful story 🙌🏽
Nice.
That's a loooong time. Congrats! I never get much sober time under my belt unfortunately. Or if I quit one substance I just substitute it with another. At this point I've been hooked on just about everything, but opiates and alcohol are the toughest for me.
Amazing. May more people be like you
That’s great. What types of books have you written?
I have been sober from alcohol since January 13, 2022. One of the greatest decisions of my life.
🙌🏽🙏🏽
Well done, good luck and have a good life. 🙏
My very best to you … keep fighting for yourself!
1585 days sober as of 8/16/2024. I finally found peace in my life.
Aww happy sober birthday tidatsxtge 16th of August 💯❤️😉 god bless you
Well done you.
Yesss I celebrated 4 years on July 6th ❤ one day at a time I have found peace and joy and purpose. Congrats!
Stop bragging. I'm an alcoholic too and I bet you got this sobriety date thing from AA. I've been to so many meetings and all that jazz. My sobriety date means nothing. It could be gone in an hour. You can't both brag a sobriety date and truly believe in the fragility of one day at a time. It's a point of pride, I understand, but you can't be both prideful of it and remain humble at the same time. I guarantee pride will work against you some way somehow. Best of luck.
@@jessicadutridge9882 Angry words, my friend. You don't know me at all. I hope you find peace.
I am 3043 days sober. Thank you Mike for sharing your story. We can recover, I wish you well with your sobriety 🙏
I wish you the same 🙏🏽 congratulations and thank you so much for
Do you really count the days after 8 years? Seems kinda wierd
@@Jmr-o5e No, not really but seeing as my comment triggered you to be rude.. here's some more stats regarding my recovery... Today I am ...
3119 days...
Or 8 years, 6 months, 14 days
Or 102 months, 14 days
Have a blessed day 🙏
@ and congrats to you! Was i being rude? Hmmm … maybe. I am also “clean” for a long timr i just never thought of it in anything other than months and years. Even in the first weeks, i never countrd days or weeks. Sounds kinda funny hearing someone counting days after 8-9 years, ya gotta admit
@ but how many minutes is that? And then seconds?
I lost my husband to alcoholism after he relapsed. The shock and devastation are a daily struggle for me. Alcohol killed part of me that day too. I beg anyone struggling with whatever substance issue to get help. I learned the worst lessons of my life, you can’t love an addict sober - I loved him so completely- we met at 15…partying..hate that word now…and I learned once an alcoholic you are an alcoholic for life, so work your program to stay sober every single day. Only you can do the work, how I wish I could’ve done it for him, relieved him. God bless all addicts to find help. Thank you, Mike. ❤ Happy sober anniversary!
My god it hurts so much. My partner just passed away yesterday after she was in the ICU for over a month! You are so right, if you are sober you cannot love someone who is alcoholic. It will ruin your life :(
@@TheMysteryBoxHD I’m so sorry for your sad loss. The heart wants what it wants, I think we’re all fools when it comes to love. Knowing what I know now, I’d still love him, but I’d like to think we both would do things differently and get a happier ending. I tell myself the AA, one day at a time to get back up. God bless.
Ive been watching white underbelly since it started . I finally met MY match. Homie even comes from the same city as myself . Good luck to him and anyone else here struggling with alcoholism. It's truly a curse.
DMX loves you
Newark in the house
A "curse" that can be turned into the greatest adventure of your life..."IF" you're willing to live in the solution, instead of the problem! 30 plus years of continuous, joyful living is all the evidence I need! Sincere best wishes...Mark
@@markg.4246 I mean ....I'm never bored lmao
It is a curse.
I appreciate each and every person that comes on this channel, and speaks from the heart. (Not all do).
Yes. i also appreciate Marc for thoroughly showcasing our white priviledge.
Sorry, that was head not heart...
I do too. There’s such a kinship I feel with every person on here.
Mike's story is so raw and vulnerable and authentic. Such a beautiful human. Bravo, Sir.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
When it comes to alcohol there is no such thing as moderation. I've fooled myself with that lie plenty of times.
100%. One drink and a switch flips.
Yep. I can probably have a tall can and a couple shots tonight. It's going to snowball really fast though.
Well, I used to drink moderately and even then I felt like absolute garbage. Haven't touched the stuff in almost 3 weeks and its' amazing how diff i feel. I was just slowly ingesting poison.
Just keep going one day at a time. Hard times will come, depression will come, you will want to drink again. Just fight through that shit, talk to people, and remember that the bad feelings will pass. Alcohol will only make things worse.
That's not true. I have less than a dozen drinks a year . My husband has less than that. Neither of us have ever had an addiction to alcohol. Moderation is possible if you're not an addict and I'd say most people use alcohol in moderation.
Alcoholism is no joke. I've tried pretty much every drug. Alcohol is the one that always calls me back. I am older now & I just can't do it anymore. It feels good to be sober. You can do it Mike. ❤
I hope you can heal yourself & heal your broken family. 🙏
Tots and pears 🍐
@Parrotgirl-Tattoo May I ask how old you are now? I am 55 and feel like I just cant do it anymore. I'm ready to just stop.
@@binzypoo ill be 50 in a couple of weeks. 🥰
@@Parrotgirl-tattoo I'm so proud of you. Lots of love from New Zealand
I'm 41 and as much as I'd like to "just stop", how does that happen?I've been to a withdrawal clinic for 5 days and went straight back. I know it the set and setting scenario but the people need proper mechanisms of care.
I never ask for help but many of us have obviously experienced crap and the coping ways are folly.
I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Alcohol and cigarettes addiction destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder, got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my anxiety and BPD.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
So proud of you Mike.Your interview made me quite emotional being an alcoholic myself,thankfully sober for many years now but it's a part of my story. Your meant to be here,my friend lost her only son , cirrhosis took him,it wasent your time and I'm happy for you. Enjoy your life and your family and a new baby,how precious. Much love and keep taking care of yourself♡.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🫡✊🏽❤️🩹
What an incredible, touching, inspiring story. Mike, as an adult child of an alcoholic (who died from the disease) I know that your kids will forEVER be grateful that you chose to live your life and do what it takes to stick around. I hope you find deep peace and comfort in this life.
The fact that you have no regrets is breathtaking, in a good way.
Congrats on your new baby!! I’m sure you are in incredible dad ✌️
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The very end of this made me so happy inside. His smile is beautiful!
Going into my third weekend of no drinking. I hope anyone struggling gets through this
You can do it, buddy! I wish you way more than luck.
Wow, that's great! . I hope you can find the person that you really are underneath. You still exist under the alcohol. You, the real you. I respect you for making it to a third weekend !
@@Toonces666 thank you! I appreciate this!
@@londondaze thank you so much!
lots are.. stay sober bro it's worth it God bless
Thanks for sharing your story Mike.....I quit drinking in 2019, and it changed my life completely. I felt worthless, hopeless, miserable, lonely and suicidal.
I lived for the weekend and drank because it was the only thing that made me feel good. I would wake up the following day with no phone, keys, clothes all over the floor, and having spent hundreds on booze. I'd make a fool of myself, lose days at a time, and have constant feelings of anxiety and depression.....then one day it became too much and I quit; cold turkey. Best decision I ever made.
There's hope for everyone struggling through this addiction; I was at rock bottom, wanted to end my life, but I turned it round just like Mike and so many others on this thread. Bless all of you trying to beat this monster
Alcoholism is terrifying and painful for families.
Drugs and alcohol = DRAMA / 16 years clean and sober now, thanks to JESUS and CELEBRATE RECOVERY
@@carlmorgan8452 I found a non religion based program and im very happy for that
Alcohol is a family disease, every one suffers from one persons drinking . So sad.😢
This is 100% correct!
Thank you so much for sharing some hope. You really described the illness of alcoholism perfectly. The insanity of it all. I too couldn’t see my life without it. I must have done 50 detoxes and kept going back to it. Nearly killed me several times… but I’m now 3835 days sober.. and I keep counting the days as it’s an absolute miracle! I do have regrets. I never wanted to hurt the people I hurt over the years.. but I’m gradually making up for that and to help another person in or out of recovery helps me heal. Thanks again… all the best for the future and your new baby. Best wishes. Tanya
Pure insanity - hopeless while drinking. Now I’m 1,503 days sober - one day at a time. So grateful 🥹
Congrats on your new life ❤
Tanya
The "living amends" help us heal from the hurt we caused others.
Thank you for your story. It’s very inspiring. I’ve been sober for 14 months now and hearing your story makes me feel like I’m doing the right thing
You are doing the right thing. Stay the course.
So I sit here and cry after hearing this intelligent, loving man's story of fighting a monster. God bless him and everyone who is affected by addiction.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
50 days 2 hours 35 minutes and 14 seconds clean and sober...
LFG 🙌🏽
felicitation....57 day now...i hope you didn't relapsed
That's great! I'm at 54 today. Stay strong. One day at a time bro
Don't you miss it? remember how nice that drink felt?
@@batsnackattackSick Fxxk
What a great interview. I thought it would be boring. What a terrific guy. I'm twice as old as him but listening to him I feel like I've known him for a long time. He has a new soul. The gratitude part made my cry. I wish I could thank him for working so hard. Please don't ever stop progressing Mike! I feel like you will be a teacher to many!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Boy, what an insightful video. There is alcoholism in my family and just listening to someone who lives it really opened my eyes. Thank you.
Wishing Mike all the best. He's truly a walking miracle. I pray🙏 he stays clean and sober and has a wonderful life.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mike, you went off the deep end but miraculously found there is value in life without alcohol. Congratulations on all the new and exciting events now coming your way, especially your baby!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@jerzeymikeChorei muito assistindo sua entrevista, pois eu sei o quanto na cultura portuguesa e Brasileira a figura paterna sao agressivos com os filhos. Me sinto orgulhosa de voce, sua mae e seus filhos salvaram sua vida. Que bom que voce esta na terapia. Muito obrigada por dividir sua estoria.
My goodness. Everything that’s being described I lived. I almost lost my life in dec 2023. Same exact symptoms. I quit immediately! I ended up with varices in my esophagus, went into shock, my BP was 69/34. I’m still sober but I did just have a bleed and ended up in a ventilator for five days. All because of my sick liver. I’m now almost 8 months completely sober. But I have so many health issues that I will have for the rest of my life. I haven’t finished this video. But I’m praying for him and anyone else who’s struggling. I promise you, alcohol is a lie and it’s not worth your life, your mental health and especially it’s not worth the amount of heartache it is for our loved ones to see us slowly dying. For anyone struggling, it gets better, takes a lot of work, but it’s amazing work!
So happy you are here 🙏🏽❤️🩹
How long were you drinking before you developed serious illness? Asking for a friend’s wife. 😕
😁👍
@@jerzeymikethank you. I appreciate those words. I’m so glad I am too!
@@MK-Hogan 😢 hi there, just was drinking for about 10 years every day, vodka. I would try and quit but it never lasted long. It didn’t get really bad until march of last year. I was drinking day and night. I didn’t even know what day of the week it was let alone what time of the day it was. I was in literal hell. I didn’t notice major issues until fall of 2023, I ended up having major ascities, very swollen feet and I was yellow everywhere. So I drank a lot. But it was during Covid when it really picked up. I knew I was sick. I was just terrified to hear a doctor tell me that. Scariest part of my life, but I would do it again if it meant I’d be sober like I am today.
This man is a beacon of hope. I am so grateful to have listened to his story. God bless
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
1 drink is too many and 20 not enough for me. I was more of binge drinker rather than an everyday drinker. But when I'd go on a binge I'd stay drunk for at least 3-5 days and sometimes a few weeks at a time. In that time I would tear the world down around me and completely destroy everything that was good in my life. Ultimately I lost everything. It took going to prison to finally realize it wasn't even close to being worth it. I 'd give anything to go back and never take that first drink.
Mike, fellow Portuguese brother here. I wish you nothing but the best dude. Much respect! Grande abraço!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Within the first 5 seconds of analysing this guys body language and eyes, I knew I was in for a similar truth bomb of an Alcoholics life journey.
I shouldn't be excited but this is what Marc does so well. A safe space to express the real human condition.
I've learned so much from others and expect to gather some influence yet again from this.
I'd bite my tongue and shut up but that's a symptom of alcoholism, midnight jaw thrashing.,
Now back to the interview haha
I LOVE you.
Gut instinct verified after finishing watching this interview. What an inspiration!
Slow hand clap. EYEROLL
What a thoughtful comment
Been drinking since I was 18 after finishing 12th grade. What was just a weekend thing eventually turned into an everyday after work thing when I hit my mid 20's. Now in my late 30's, as much as I convince myself I don't have a drinking problem because I get to work on time and meet deadlines, the fact that I can't resist the urge to have a drink after 5 means I surely do have a problem. This video has been so eye-opening.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You're a "functional" alcoholic but alcoholic none the less. I am also. And guess what? I was a functional meth user back in the 80's. The point is - our brain has changed from the poisons but it can be re-wired. Get down to the root of why you use to get through the day. Trauma is the usual culprit. Blessings to you.❤
Oh my dear, please reach out to some kind of help. AA doesn't suit everyone, but if you ever feel utterly lost, it can save your life. You are functioning now, but the tragedy is that it gets worse and worse. 🌻🌻🌻
Im the same, i do well in life but i carry this burden every day. I have drunk alcohol every single day for the last 15 years. I dont know how to stop. Ive been hooked on other drugs & stopped them eventually but alcohol has a hold. People say you have to hit rock bottom before you stop but i will never get to rock bottom as i will never let it get that bad. But i hide bottles, i hide the amount i drink but no one knows. But i know. I want to be a better person
@sarahcashmore6736 i think, by sharing your story, you have taken the first step! I'm not an AA person but i do know admitting it a great first leap! I'm the same kind of drinker as you. Functional but hiding as much as possible. I can tell you what works for me and i know this isn't popular, but weaning helps. The thought of having nothing gives me anxiety. So now i buy a small bottle, pint or half pint, and take a few sips when i feel overwhelmed by life. I have periods of abstinence and periods of drinking, but i drink a lot less. It's a tough road. Be gentle with yourself and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. A lot of addicts can't do the wean thing. Just try it. Much love to you!
This was one of the hardest hitting - yet resilient stories on this channel.
So emotional
Congrats on getting sober. Thank you for sharing your story. Addiction is hard because it creeps up on you throughout your life. I hope you stay strong for you and your kids. They need you in this world. You seem so genuine and down to earth. I’m rooting for you!! Thanks Mark
I was never an alcoholic but in my 20’s and 30’s I drank everyday. I divorced and my ex was a functioning alcoholic that ended up passing away. I found a partner that I loved and things changed in my life. I will have a glass of wine on occasion but I can’t drink anymore. I hate the hangovers. You have to surround yourself with people that are like you have things in common that aren’t surrounded by alcohol. I even donated my kidney last year to a stranger.
Great news. Your an inspiration to us all.
This dude has held up physically very well for being a pretty much 40 year old alcoholic. I also still see plenty of hope and joy in his eyes. It's a tough road ahead but he definitely has all the tools to be successful with his life.
Thank you very much for your words 🙏🏽
What a nice guy, so glad Mike's turned his life around. Thanks Mark.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
As a mortician for many years, I’ve seen the coffee ground purge. That’s usually combined with lots of blood purge. This guy was super close to death.
These images helped me moderate my drinking until I could quit.
I’ve worked in many states. Most of these alcohol deaths were in Alaska. It’s beautiful but a bad place for a single guy with no family and a propensity for drinking.
Yeah, indicative of a GI bleed which could be fatal in a few minutes. Good thing he was already with medical personnel by that time.
Thank you for this interesting comment and the valuable information.
Yes, Alaska has a very high rate of alcoholism - lots of single men and there's the Native factor. In all regions with large Native American po[ulations, the alcoholism rate is just horrible. Such a tragedy for not only the USA, but also Canada.💖💖🌻💖
Phoenix Mike Faria! Rise from the ashes, my man. Keep on going
Love the light in his eyes at the end of the interview
Yes!
Beautiful light in his eyes.
@@morgenmachen2400 alcohol loves you alone too,
@@ianmckinnon8461 what?
I've been an alcoholic since I was about 16-17 years old, drinking anyything and everything put in front of me. Jameson was my favorite. I'm 30 now. When my wife and I got married this past December I promised her I would slow down. For myself, for her, for the family we want to have. I did for the most part, cut down to beer and was doing pretty good. Then I started sneaking the nips in, the half pints before I got home etc. The moment I realized I was hiding it I put myself into rehab that following day. 8 months clean and wouldn't change a thing. I hope anyone else out there scared or on the fence for looking for help...DO IT!!!! BUT IT HAS TO BE FOR YOURSELF!❤🙏
I remember hiding nips! So happy for you! You got help! And I commend you for that! 🙏🏽🫡✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Mike is such a good, sweet soul. His kids need him. I’m grateful he made it and is in a much better place. His story resonates with me as my older brother died of late stage alcoholism in Jan 2023. I witnessed the same liver and kidney failure with my brother. For family members, it’s a traumatic thing to witness. My brother’s death has left a hole in all of our hearts.
I am so sorry for your loss 💔🙏🏽
Yes, it's very traumatic. Was present for my 44 year old father's ruptured esophagus death back in '80 as a teenager. Bloody hospital sheets & all his agony certainly went a long way to ensure I avoided alcohol in life. The pain & sorrow shifts through the decades but never leaves, esp. those last minutes of his life where he was still conscious & saying he was scared. Best we can do is be as healthy as we can. Such a thin wisp between life & death. Good luck
He’s not being authentic. Sorry to say.
@@catwalkernychow would u know that?
I am fighting a years long battle as a physically sick but partially functioning alcoholic. I experience withdrawals every day. This episode tore me up in a deep way. I think I'm scared enough to fix it. Thank you Mark.
Oh, with all my heart I hope you start on a sober path. Just remember how commo this is and how many millions have gotten sober and stay sober. 💖
You can recover. As cliche' as it sounds, one day at a time. Be patient with yourself.
You can just see the good in this man. I commend him for speaking about this. I’m Portuguese myself and I know how hard it is for a man in our culture to admit he has a problem with alcohol. God bless you Mike.
Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mike, I know what you’re going through and I see myself in you. Brother…you’re not alone. All love.
Much love to you brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This is such important testimony. Way to go, Mike! You are truly an inspiration, my man!
God bless this guy. My, God…..what a story. Mark….please interview him again. 🙏💛
The love for his children is really apparent and heartwarming.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
One of the best interviewees. Very genuine and his smile seems very genuine. Congratulations on your sobriety! We do recover.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽
My brother died from alcoholism and I wish I would have been more sensitive to his addiction… I truly didn’t understand 😔 & I fear now I have turned to alcohol to cope with his death… talk about full circle …. I hope everyday he forgives me
No doubt he does.
He's in complete peace and love - and forgiveness to all - right now.
And I know he only has love for you.
Keep in mind the beautiful soul he was.
You two will be reunited on the other side -
in total peace, love, and forgiveness.
Wishing you peace in your heart and soul in the meantime.
❤
I’ve been sober 25 years and I’m so happy for Mike and the rest of what’s to come for him while he’s sober.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
My father was an alcoholic and only stopped when he got cancer. Mike, you have the chance to and seem to be making things right in life. Make sure your kids get counseling. Even if they seem fine, their early years of what you all were (as a family) going through can/will affect them in their lives for a lifetime. The early years will shape their adult lives. Make sure they get counseling for a long time. It will be the best gift you can give them. You needed it and they will too. I promise you. Read Adult Children of Alcoholics. So glad you are doing well now. Make sure your kids are too...for their futures.
Alcohol sucks. I started drinking when I was 12 and I'm still battling with it at 57. I recently did a little over a year sober...best year of my life. Until my precious mother got sick and passed away recently and I've fallen off the wagon again. God bless everyone dealing with alcoholism! 👃
I am sorry about your sweet mother but she would want you to take care of yourself and not use her death as an excuse to hurt yourself. I am very close in age to you and have a wonderful mother too. I worry in advance about her passing and wish you strength and peace. Please stop hurting yourself.
Hang in there buddy. Hope you find your way
Get back on the wagon and keep going where you left off. Life is hard but we never ever give up . Learn from your mistakes and ask God for his help and you got this my brother. We are warriors with this vice but God loves and is waiting to help you . God bless you
I always liked a drink but when i had to watch my dad die slowly it fucked me up. The pressure on my chest wouldnt go away until i had a drink, the pressure went away when my dad died but the drink didnt. Its fucking hard
@@sarahcashmore6736 I am sorry about your dad, Sarah! I wish you peace and strength.
He's got a beautiful spark in his eye, wishing him all the best
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I lost my cousin over suicide and in the same week I became a severe alcoholic I ruined the best relationship I had ended up going to jail a handful of times and I still have a hard time finding hope in this world. I cried so hard listening to this because it felt like someone was explaining me. I found a couple groups to go to and I hope one day I can help people with the same struggle I feel.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My brother is a Alcoholic. I see him and I see a glimpse of who he was prior to drinking. This kind of stories give me hope that one day my brother stops drinking. God continue to guide your life and your family.
🙏
🦋🙏🦋Only he can choose and we shall pray😊🕊
He guided his own life and did the recovery himself
Please never give up on your brother. As long as hes alive theres always hope.
Mike, your sincerity is real. Love to you. Thank you for sharing. Appreciate it.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Good to see he made it! For many people with similar stories including myself, this hopefully will be a wake-up call before it's too late 👍🙏💪
Tots and pears 🍐
You CAN DO IT!!! You got this friend...days only come one at a time. Do your best to be where your feet are...that's what I try to remind myself each day & it has helped me! Ask for help - you deserve it! All the best!
On my 6 hour drive home from rehab, it became very clear how big the alcohol business is. There’s a liquor store on every block, many of which open at 6 am. Close at midnight. Look at how they were all kept open during the pandemic, touted as “essential”. Alcohol is readily available. It is also the one substance guaranteed to turn people into emotionally unhinged, violent messes. Yet, again, it’s the most widely accepted.
💯💯💯💯
That’s a huge accomplishment to stop drinking. I have a lot of friends who are alcoholics and they say it’s harder to stop drinking than drugs.
Keep it up you got this.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I’m 5.5 years sober & thank God every day I wake up clean & well. Mike, thanks for sharing your story with us. ❤
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
MASSIVE RESPECT from Providence, RI my friend
🙏🏽✊🏽
Great story! He looks fabulous. His children really love him.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mike has the warmest smile
Wishing you all the best, Mike. You’ve been given another chance in life, make it the best, but always doing good things for you, your family and those who need to know they can always find sobriety.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Been following Mikes journey since 2020. So proud of his strides and accomplishments! He’s been given a second chance and running with it! ❤
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you 🥹
Wow thank you for sharing your story, I honestly was so relieved you are in recovery. Most of these stories do not end positively and watching this I was expecting the worst. I am so happy you are thriving and sober. Such an inspiration.
Mike. I ammm soooo proud of you. Keep it going. 🇵🇹🇺🇸
always issues of childhood behind alcoholism. Always. me included. I honestly think you have to be an alcoholic to understand this. Its heart breaking but I sure get it. Denial is such a part of this disease. Mike good on you. Its one day at a time. for me its all about leaning on God. It is what it is Congrats on Sobriety. Therapy helps Those issues that underlie this illness. Be well. Forever vigilant. Remember its outside your door doing push ups. Stay close to whats working for you ODAAT. Mike ty for sharing Caz It really helped me and there are many who need your message.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Beautiful looking man. Wish him all the best
Mike has a very resonate voice and tells his experiences in an honest bare bones way. I know a lot of ppl will benefit from his coming forward and being so honest about all the bodily functions that have been impacted by drinking excessively to deal with stress initially and then emotional pain.
Great interview. Thank you Mike and Mark☀️
Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@jerzeymikeMike, I left another comment about de-mineralization typo-ed demonitization🥸) Anyway, as a health practitioner I have seen a mineral rich diet, stop refined foods as a regular part of diet, as part of healing addictive drinking, eating, etc. There are many layers to healing, but this is one, imho, part that often goes ignored.
The ending to your interview is truly uplifting and your smile says it all.
Best wishes to you.
Honest… not quite
Sometimes people just don’t understand how much they believe their own lies. The root cause is not the alcohol. It’s relationship that is his issue. Like all of us. The root cause. Stop playing the blame game Mike.
@@catwalkernyc The longer the time sober, the more clarity onevcomes to about who they are, past present future events.
It’s really so sad to me how alcoholism can take over some of the nicest people. My uncle Don passed a way a few years ago, liver failure due to constant drinking for years. I was never the closest to him up until a few years before he passed. I still remember a few months prior to his death, my sister and I had driven to his house to grab something from him for our mom, he had us come in and sit down, talked a bit, really had a good chat with him which we never really got to experience. He passed away on his couch watching tv with a beer in his hand, no one heard from him for a bit and my grammie (his mom) had gone to pick him up one morning and found him lifeless. He was one of the funniest, nicest guys you’d ever meet, I still wish I’d got to hang out around him more and that someone could’ve done something, he was only 58 years old. It really makes me happy to hear that this guy is now doing well and is hanging in there, I’ve never been through that struggle myself but both my uncle and my dad too has struggled with alcohol, not to the extent of my uncle but my dad always tells me how serious it can get. Genuinely happy for this guy, makes me think of my uncle, I’m tearing up after hearing this man’s story.
This story is very inspiring I to drink a lot and after watching this it makes me me think twice about is it really worth it thank you so much for sharing your story I hope it touches a lot of people like it touch me thank you angin and keep it up
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Soooooo happy your sober, it's really the only way to live. I've got 24 years sober. My life was a mess before sobriety.
🎉congratulations 🎉
I've watched this channel from the very beginning, every now and again we here stories that seem to break the mould, Mikes certainly seems to be one,
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you once again Mark Liata, and thank you and your story in particular Mike Faria, this did wonders for me. Life can be good.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Probably my favorite SOW interview of all times. Mike, you're an absolutely incredibly human being and inspiration! I wish you, your wife and your kids an amazing life!❤
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
This one spoke right to my heart Mark thank you for doing these interviews. It helps us all realize that we’re not alone even though in a world of all these people a lot of times we feel alone in our struggles but just knowing that we’re not alone does help a lot.💚💚💚
The moment when he said "my gratitude for being here" hit really hard. Such a humble and reflected guy who endured so much pain. I wish you all the best for the future brother. Kind regards from Germany.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I heard this quote about alcohol recovery that stuck with me. I can't remember who said it but it's "No matter how far you go, you're always the same distance from the ditch."
Just stay away from that shit. Attempting moderation is one of the most high risk low reward (more like no reward) lifestyle choices I can think of. Such an insidious thing alcohol is.
Great comment, Tony! Thanks.
Ivw been sober since 2018. Way to go man. You should be proud. I can't believe your story even as a recovering alcoholic I didn't almost die under your circumstances. It's a unbelievable story of finding yourself after the second chance you received and I'm glad you got the second chance to be who you were always meant to be. It's a beautiful thing. What a inspiring story.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You got this bud! When the question was asked, “Do you have regret”, you gave a great answer. I feel you need to accept the trials and tribulations of life and move forward. Accept the past and keep on keep’n on on day at a time my man. 🤙🤙🤙
No regrets for traumatizing his sons? Not just them but even just last year- due to his addiction which is no longer alcohol. He doesn’t regret harming women- blaming women- for his own choices.
It is just so surreal listening to these heartbreaking stories. This guy could be a model, the most handsome man I think I have ever seen, and he has gone through all of this... and his kids. Much love, I hope everything works out now. Stay strong! You and your kids deserve a happy life!
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
19 months sober after trying AA since 2018. Was functioning for about a decade. We don’t all make it out. Love to this man. One day at a time.
You are such a wonderful man with so much to offer!! I'm sorry for your battle with alcohol. You're worth more than that drink!!
This sounds a bit like my fiancé's story , except he didn't make it. I watched him puking blood and drink himself to death all the while refusing to stop or go the hospital. He ended up having liver failure and a stroke. He was put on life support for 2 weeks. I watched his entire family and friends say goodbye to him including his 5 year old daughter and on Valentines day the love of my life was taken off life support.
It's been a struggle for me ever since without him. Mike you're so lucky , I wanted your story to be our story so bad. But it wasn't. I'm really happy for you. And I pray to God you continue to stay sober for your children's sake and your own. God bless. You're story really hit close to home.
I’m so sorry 💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mike I cannot express how proud I am of you, I was married to an alcoholic for 18 years, we supported him through rehab twice. I think the main difference between you and him is that you take responsibility for your actions. God Bless you my friend, what an incredible story, what an incredible man you are🙏 I wish you all the happiness in the world❤
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Alcohol is a wonderful slave, but a terrible master
Alcohol is also an impossible mistress in a relationship...lost my husband April 26,2024....alcohol related liver and kidney failure...
@@Mr93sharpei I'm so sorry for your loss
That’s deep
You got that right! 😢
Wdym by wonderful slave?
Thank you for your story and honesty
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This channel is such a great resource. Thank you to all the people involved
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This has been my favorite channel and interviewer for years. 🙏🏻🫵🏻✍🏻🫶🏻 grateful for him
Thank you Mike for sharing your story. You've earned your happiness ❤. Respect brother.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Alcohol is the hardest drug to quit! I have heard that so many times! I totally sympathize with anyone who’s an alcoholic! Some people can drink one drink and not drink for another month or so … some unfortunately can not even smell it! Don’t even drink once! I’m so happy you are sober! God bless!!!
💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Benzo’s are worse.Thee worst.
If you know of anyone with a benzo addiction… have them try Kratom. A good quality Kratom. I know many people that have quit both alcohol and benzos by taking Kratom. I highly recommend.
@@WillS-pl8wgYes, there are many addictions out there….I have heard tobacco is a “beast”, too. Opioids, gambling,tobacco,alcohol, eating…most of it is a symptom of something going on in your life or childhood trauma
Hope this guy stays strong - he has some gems - I'd rather be here to deal with the fucked up shit than be gone
🙏🏽🙏🏽
The way his demeanor immediately changed when he started talking about his son was really interesting and cool
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mike, Praise GOD for being here to tell your story!!! May you continue to help others❤❤❤❤ Much love from East Tennessee ❤️ ❤❤❤
Much love and thank you 🙏🏽
Mike you are an inspiration, go on brother
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
As an adult daughter of a father who struggled with his addiction to alcohol all his life, I do feel regret on behalf of your kids...My dad passed away in May...I cried listening to your story, so glad you've made it to this point in your life...therapy helps, keep up the good work. Blessings 🌞
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I watched this thinking I’m not where he’s at but I could see myself getting there. His sober date is my birthday God gives us signs. I’m on day 9 trying not to count days but rather face it day by day.
You got this 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@ 31 days