Hi, my name is Karen and I am an alcoholic

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  • Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
  • It's taken Karen all her life to name and acknowledge her pain and her wounds but finally she has. Her journey to health and freedom is fascinating.

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  • @NBetkim1
    @NBetkim1 5 років тому +3

    You are such a strong person Karen! Congratulations on your sobriety and on all the wins you have been able to achieve. Keep winning gal!

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you for your lovely words Betty!

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. And thank you for your kind comment. I plan on winning for a long time to come!

  • @marykinuthia5780
    @marykinuthia5780 5 років тому +16

    Sharing is the beginning of a healing. You are strong.

  • @wachuruo2085
    @wachuruo2085 5 років тому +6

    This a beautiful platform, am an upcoming counselor psychologist. Am learning so much. Thankyou Karen you are beautiful soul. Sharing relieves a lot and, is half solved.

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Kudos' to Valentine Njoroge for creating this much needed platform, where we can be heard and seen, and together tackle issues which affect us all.

  • @MonicaENjeri
    @MonicaENjeri 5 років тому +3

    Glad I found dada sphere, learning a lot from the few episodes I have watched.... Will look for more
    Kudos to the team who put this together

  • @niominiomi7212
    @niominiomi7212 5 років тому +12

    Hi Karen. CONGRATULATIONS on your 4 years of sobriety! You are a miracle . Awesome share. I identify with your story apart from the marriage part. Thank you for saying narcissists leave you and that they think they are punishing you. It puts things into perspective. Now is the time to practice self love. No need to stay with an emotionally unavailable man, pathologically jealous person and a man who belittles you. I was almost going to be married to a narcissist. It would have been a facade. I put up with the toxic man for several months . Fortunately I asked him to leave my house. However after some days I asked him back but he refused. I even begged him. This shows that I also need to love myself. I did not feel safe and happy with this guy because he began to demean me and he was chatting with women in his phone. I hope to stay away from toxic people. I empathize with people a lot. Maybe that's why I attracted this kind of people. I must remember I am loved and that I am worthy of love. I am responsible for my happiness and serenity. Congratulations on qualifying as an addiction counsellor. Thank you for having the courage to speak out about depression and sharing your hope and strength. Thank you for reminding me that I have some assets. I am not a bad person. You are wonderful. No words to express my gratitude when you said that about narcissists. So my ex boyfriend thinks he his punishing me. I spend so much time cooking for him until I had no time for meetings. Now I have all the time to recover. Thanks Karen. God bless you! Happy New Year!

    • @niominiomi3334
      @niominiomi3334 5 років тому

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    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому +3

      Thanks you so much for taking the time to watch the video and write a comment. You are worthy of love and worthy of being treated right. I like to think that we teach people how to treat us. You are right, we are each responsible for our own happiness and for our mistakes too.
      Narcissism is a very complex Personality Disorder and what happens with narcissists, they think they are ok, and that we are the ones that are sick. I am so glad you are out of that relationship. Love and light to you.

    • @niominiomi7212
      @niominiomi7212 5 років тому

      @@karenmathews2947😘🌹💕💟 Thank you!💟 Going forward. 🌸🍁🌻

  • @ChristineROdera
    @ChristineROdera 5 років тому +2

    Courageous. I wish you every blessing. 💕

  • @rachr9792
    @rachr9792 5 років тому +2

    Thank you Karen for this...So good to know that many of us are /were not the only ones with similar struggles.May God bless you and your journey.

  • @naimaadan1263
    @naimaadan1263 5 років тому +10

    I cried so hard. You r so beautiful and strong.

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you for watching. I wasn't alone,I had some great people who walked with me during the darkest times. I am strong, I've had to be, but I have no regrets, about any of it. SO grateful for your comment and that you took the time to watch the video. Love and light to you.

  • @genovevamurorunkweri981
    @genovevamurorunkweri981 5 років тому +17

    My sister there's only one person who can love you unconditionally and that's Jesus he was already rejected for you he loves you so much invite him in your life, hurt people, hurt people. Broken people break people. am sorry you went through this God bless you.

    • @damarisondiek5414
      @damarisondiek5414 5 років тому

      HALLELUJAH yes only JESUS can cz HE knows how MUCH HE Paid for us

  • @jotaya
    @jotaya 5 років тому +7

    And you’re still standing here today? Girl, God has a purpose for you! You’re an inspiration, your experience, as hard as it was/is, is going to bless so many. You’re protected, and divine Love, God will see your healing all the way, and you’re already a great/positive testament to many. May our dear Lord continue strengthening you, guiding and guarding you! You’re Strong!!!

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому +2

      Thank you jotaya. I am still standing! Not just surviving but thriving! :-) My intention in sharing my story is to let others know that they are not alone in times of suffering and that we can all conquer our demons, if we put our mind to it. We are never alone. Practising gratitude has kept me positive. Thank you for watching the video. love and light to you.

    • @jotaya
      @jotaya 5 років тому

      Karen Mathews Thank you!

  • @lizsitati9119
    @lizsitati9119 5 років тому +1

    An amazing, powerful story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @agnes7240
    @agnes7240 5 років тому +1

    This is too sad, I am sorry maam,hugs and healing unto you

  • @MacyandTHeREd
    @MacyandTHeREd 5 років тому +1

    you are a great woman not only did you stand alone on your two feet and make powerful decisions to heal yourself, you have also come out and shared your story which allows others to also share and change their lives.
    life is not ment to be easy as we only grow in pain but keep looking within yourself for those answers and you will find joy with each discovery of yourself.

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you so much for your wonderful uplifting comment. I share my story in the hope that it will help others to come out of their darkness. You're right, there is much growth in pain, but the pain does not have to define us.

  • @lorrecco
    @lorrecco 5 років тому +2

    Wow you are so bold and courageous for this. Thank you for your strength. It will be well. Jesus is ready to change your life and give you peace that transcends human understanding. Hugs:)

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you Lorraine Winnie. I am just simply me, telling my story in the hope that others will find the courage to conquer their demons too.

  • @lizzywachira631
    @lizzywachira631 5 років тому +4

    So bold of you Ma'am it's a process. May your walls be built again. But it will help someone out here. For everyone who's telling her what to do, she has figured out. Have u had depression? Have you been where she has been? Pray for her, but pls don't tell her what to do! She will figure it out if she hasn't already done so. Depression is painful and you cant try to explain its complex. Alcoholism is a symptom what lies beneath it is a giant!

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. I can't tell you how much all the comments mean to me. I like to think that my walls are now down completely. I walk with no shame, proud of who I have become. Depression is a beast, an invisible beast and we as a community need to do more to create awareness and acceptance regarding mental illness. Love and light to you.

  • @damarisondiek5414
    @damarisondiek5414 5 років тому +6

    Mathew 11:28
    Come to me,all ye that Labour and are heavy laden,and I will give you rest
    ACT 4:12
    Neither is there Salvation in any OTHER,:for there is none other name under heaven given among me whereby we must be save sis Karen call HIS name only JESUS will save you from all and gives you rest and gives you peace that passes human understanding come to LORD JESUS loves you so MUCH HE Paid it all for us 1Corinthians 6:20
    He's the best Friend we can never have read John 15:15
    Karen come to LORD JESUS CHRIST

  • @kimkimmie3435
    @kimkimmie3435 5 років тому +2

    Lord!🙆🏼‍♀️...listening to the story..WOW!!happy ending.

  • @megnesh8195
    @megnesh8195 5 років тому +1

    I am sorry.. you deserve better..

  • @florencechuma8018
    @florencechuma8018 5 років тому +1

    Woow Glory to God you are truly finishing well mum ..
    My mum parents have been alcoholic for ages I love them and my everyday wish is that they may enjoy sobriety in their old age how may I get your help please

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Please message me on Facebook and if that proves too hard, perhaps contact Valentine and she will pass on my contacts to you.

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      Please email dadaspheretv@gmail.com and ask how to get in touch with me. I am more than happy to talk to you and see how I can help.

    • @florencechuma8018
      @florencechuma8018 5 років тому

      @@karenmathews2947 I will be so grateful Karen matthews my mail contact is rencechum@gmail.com kindly inbox

  • @zipporahmuigai6791
    @zipporahmuigai6791 5 років тому +4

    Its gonna be okay

  • @doozersdaily8728
    @doozersdaily8728 3 роки тому +1

    What about the people that don't have caring others to offer an intervention?

  • @kenyataa7493
    @kenyataa7493 5 років тому +3

    NARC's with hoovering techniques... And gaslighters....narcs makes you question your existence... Slowly you start sinking into depression.... I honestly understand,

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому +2

      They do indeed make you question your existence and your sanity. Depression is but a part of it, there are many other after effects too. We need, as a community, to have more conversations about these issues, for they affect us all in one way or another. Thank you for watching the video.

  • @zaharafatma507
    @zaharafatma507 5 років тому +2

    I feel your pain

  • @lindawangui7886
    @lindawangui7886 5 років тому +2

    You'll make it.

  • @faithkhaemba6161
    @faithkhaemba6161 5 років тому +1

    🙏🏾

  • @millicentkahia3824
    @millicentkahia3824 5 років тому

    Jesus......this is deep but thank God the finish is great

  • @annekanyi
    @annekanyi 5 років тому +2

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @naomenatukunda8550
    @naomenatukunda8550 5 років тому +7

    Give you're life to Jesus and he take away your pain. I will put you in prayers.

  • @Wamagirii
    @Wamagirii 5 років тому +2

    Hello Karen, my name is Grace. I listened to you.....I want to share my story only with you
    ...I need help. Let me know how I can reach you

    • @niominiomi7212
      @niominiomi7212 5 років тому +1

      Call Alcoholics Anonymous

    • @Wamagirii
      @Wamagirii 5 років тому +3

      @@niominiomi7212 thank you but I am not reaching out to Karen because am an alcoholic..far from that.... Its personal

    • @niominiomi7212
      @niominiomi7212 5 років тому +1

      @@Wamagirii 👌 you"re most welcome. Got it. Big hugs

    • @dadaspheretv
      @dadaspheretv  5 років тому

      @@Wamagirii please email dadaspheretv@gmail.com and we can put you in touch with Karen

    • @Wamagirii
      @Wamagirii 5 років тому +1

      @@dadaspheretv thank you....will email you in the course of today.

  • @missyanddansson6442
    @missyanddansson6442 5 років тому

    :7

  • @missyanddansson6442
    @missyanddansson6442 5 років тому

    0:07

  • @gagepreston8747
    @gagepreston8747 5 років тому

    You took the kids Karen. Give them back

    • @karenmathews2947
      @karenmathews2947 5 років тому

      It was the kids choice to come with me. I am intrigued why you would leave a comment like this?

    • @rachr9792
      @rachr9792 5 років тому +1

      Your comment reveals you..Get some help Frost&sort yourself out before you ruin yourself..Life is truly beautiful ..Kids are not ojects that can be taken off you...When they're ready or willing they will seek you out..

    • @rachr9792
      @rachr9792 5 років тому +1

      @@karenmathews2947 Keep pushing on Karen..Your life has a purpose bigger than yourself.