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Drinking used to be normal! #recovery #personalgrowth #soberlifehappylife
In this video, I share my journey from thinking that getting drunk every day was normal to living a sober and fulfilling life for the past 8 years. My old normal was insane - constantly expected to be drinking and bringing back up drinks for others. But now, my new normal consists of getting outside, doing things for others, and finding joy in watching my father-in-law. Join me as I reflect on the transformation from a destructive lifestyle to one filled with purpose and gratitude.
#soberliving #recoveryjourney #gratefulheart
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Відео

2 events that made me quit drinking! #quittingdrinking #treatment #mentalhealth
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2 events that made me quit drinking! #quittingdrinking #treatment #mentalhealth
If tomorrow never comes ! #recovery #life #community
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If tomorrow never comes ! #recovery #life #community
How AA can benefit an Atheist! | Recovery videos #life
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How AA can benefit an Atheist! | Recovery videos #life
Today in my recovery! Setting goals #personalgrowth #motivation
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Today in my recovery! Setting goals #personalgrowth #motivation
Things I think about | Recovery support community 🙏 #sober
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Things I think about | Recovery support community 🙏 #sober
My disease destroyed my relationship with my twin! #twins #alcoholism
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My disease destroyed my relationship with my twin! #twins #alcoholism
The Unexpected Lesson Snowboarding Taught Me in Recovery
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The Unexpected Lesson Snowboarding Taught Me in Recovery
Unveiling the Truth: Veterans' Mental Health and Why It Matters
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Unveiling the Truth: Veterans' Mental Health and Why It Matters
Unforgettable Dream: A Love Story You Won't Believe
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Unforgettable Dream: A Love Story You Won't Believe
I was trapped in my MIND! Recovery is a process
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I was trapped in my MIND! Recovery is a process
You don't know Jack! It's story time #story #reality #journey
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You don't know Jack! It's story time #story #reality #journey
The road to recovery: How to embrace life and more! #change #life #tips #newbeginnings
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The road to recovery: How to embrace life and more! #change #life #tips #newbeginnings
What's really stopping you?! | Poor or Rich #life #selfimprovement
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What's really stopping you?! | Poor or Rich #life #selfimprovement
What a difference 8 years sober makes! : I'm in Prague
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What a difference 8 years sober makes! : I'm in Prague
Is your moral compass broken? #moralcompass #mentalhealth #self-improvement
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Is your moral compass broken? #moralcompass #mentalhealth #self-improvement
The MOST influential person in my life! #amazing #hero
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The MOST influential person in my life! #amazing #hero
So you want to try Naltrexone or Antabuse ! Alcohol Addiction
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So you want to try Naltrexone or Antabuse ! Alcohol Addiction
Unlocking the True Potential of AA Daily Reflections
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Unlocking the True Potential of AA Daily Reflections
I drank for 23 years! : How to find out why you drink
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I drank for 23 years! : How to find out why you drink
Fix your personality: Judgemental thinking is debilitating!
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Fix your personality: Judgemental thinking is debilitating!
The Ripple Effect: How Alcoholism Impacts Those Closest to You
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The Ripple Effect: How Alcoholism Impacts Those Closest to You
Uncovering Timberwolf's Recovery Story: An Unbelievable Tale of Addiction & Mental Health
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Uncovering Timberwolf's Recovery Story: An Unbelievable Tale of Addiction & Mental Health
I was homeless in Baltimore | Story Time!
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I was homeless in Baltimore | Story Time!
Your comments help me stay sober! : Zoom call : Recovery support
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Your comments help me stay sober! : Zoom call : Recovery support
Are you a High Functioning Alcoholic? #alcoholism #treatment #mentalhealth
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Are you a High Functioning Alcoholic? #alcoholism #treatment #mentalhealth
The Cost of Stress -- You Won't Believe Who's Paying! | We are all human! #tips #mentalhealth
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The Cost of Stress You Won't Believe Who's Paying! | We are all human! #tips #mentalhealth
What's changed since I quit drinking? : Tips for early sobriety : building better relationships
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What's changed since I quit drinking? : Tips for early sobriety : building better relationships
Triggers in recovery: How Do triggers Affect You? I'm in trouble! : #life #mentalhealth
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Triggers in recovery: How Do triggers Affect You? I'm in trouble! : #life #mentalhealth
Uncovering the Reasons Why You Reach for a Drink | Alcohol addiction #recoveryvideos
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Uncovering the Reasons Why You Reach for a Drink | Alcohol addiction #recoveryvideos

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mrlowbo3643
    @mrlowbo3643 Годину тому

    Kinda like paintball lol

  • @mrlowbo3643
    @mrlowbo3643 Годину тому

    Wayne, Doors open when you want to visit Fort Hood Texas.

  • @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
    @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery 4 години тому

    Their loss and you could maybe do some readings! I'm still here, but tend to miss your livestreams on Sundays. Maybe do a livestream during the week too. Love ya brother

  • @h.l.asolomonov7674
    @h.l.asolomonov7674 8 годин тому

    God bless you strong man u handled a lot 💪

  • @h.l.asolomonov7674
    @h.l.asolomonov7674 8 годин тому

    Their loss I find it so good channel ur being presentable the as well as theme support and being there for each other

  • @valentinmarkulj7777
    @valentinmarkulj7777 11 годин тому

    Hey man, Nice talk! At what time is your livestream tonight?

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 11 годин тому

      Unfortunately, I can't be on tonight. However, I will be on next week at 1800 Berlin time .1200 east coast US.

    • @valentinmarkulj7777
      @valentinmarkulj7777 11 годин тому

      @@1Sober2Another No problem! 18:00 Berlin time on Sunday the 26th right? Also no problem if you haven't have an exact date set.

    • @mrlowbo3643
      @mrlowbo3643 Годину тому

      @@1Sober2Another 11 am Central time

  • @linda2255
    @linda2255 12 годин тому

    What did/do you do to distract yourself from drinking? I don't want to turn to food. What helps you? Thanks for this channel!!❤

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 12 годин тому

      In the beginning I was overloading on caffeine and sugar (not recommended)! Now, I simply have to recall how my life was when I was drinking..When I remember the empty bank account, the constant anxiety and depression, the agony I put my family through, the fading health, almost losing my career..and so may other things that resulted from my active alcoholism, my thoughts about drinking change. Physical activity is amazingly helpful, picking up hobbies or interests that you always said you would do, but never did is another great avenue to distract you. I hope this is helpful 🙂 ODAAT 💯

    • @mrlowbo3643
      @mrlowbo3643 Годину тому

      Do things that you enjoy doing. Hobbies that you wouldn't do if you were drinking. Play a game. Go talk to a friend you trust. So many things you can do jus gotta think outside the box.

  • @ramganesh5776
    @ramganesh5776 13 годин тому

    Hi I just came back from a rehab am getting scared of what will happen next

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 12 годин тому

      Hey .. Welcome back! How do you feel? I was nervous when I got back as well. Where I ended up with a relapse was because I didn't stick to the things I gained from rehab.. I didn't go to AA, I didn't rely on my support network, and I thought I could stay sober just because I wanted to. If you feel your mind wandering back to the drink or drug, call someone.. don't try to do it on your own. If there's anything that I can help with please don't hesitate to let me know! ODAAT 💯

  • @ChrisCoates-sp6yc
    @ChrisCoates-sp6yc 14 годин тому

    I am planning to go to my local A&E tomorrow morning and request an inpatient detox. I have been an alcoholic for 10 years. I have always worked, but since the pandemic I have worked from home and the need to hide my drinking has lessened, just leading me to drink more. Wish me luck guys, I hope every one of you gets better too.

    • @KidKlout
      @KidKlout 53 хвилини тому

      Stay strong

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 19 хвилин тому

      I wish you the best Chris..We are here for you when you return! ODAAT

  • @charlie_claire_comedy
    @charlie_claire_comedy 15 годин тому

    It’s prolly just a bot-sweep, I’ve had it happen too! Keep up the good work, sir!

  • @has9629
    @has9629 День тому

    You are not making a fool of yourself, I apperciate your content.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 21 годину тому

      Thank you for the support! ODAAT 💯

  • @joelsmart9485
    @joelsmart9485 День тому

    I was in the original trial for this drug in the Australian trials for opiates the effect of Naltrexone for alcohol were not known back then. I struggled with alcohol and opiates for many many years this drug is amazing howeverr its a tool the hard work is still on the individual

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another День тому

      Absolutely, the work still has to be put in..thanks for sharing this and your experience!

  • @williamhauser3686
    @williamhauser3686 2 дні тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to creat theae videos. I wish you best

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 2 дні тому

      You are very welcome.. If my videos can be of help to anyone, then it's worth the time! ODAAT 💯

  • @falvoa
    @falvoa 3 дні тому

    But i think I may be one of those finicky gone folks 🤔

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 2 дні тому

      That awareness of yourself is a start! ODAAT 💯

  • @mbalingcamu1550
    @mbalingcamu1550 3 дні тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 2 дні тому

      My privilege, thanks for hanging out with us! ODAAT 💯

  • @28ebdh3udnav
    @28ebdh3udnav 3 дні тому

    Years ago, i hit rock bottom. I would drink like 2 or 3 tall boys every day. Then coming on Friday night, get 2 3-packs of tallboys of beer. Equal to a 12 beers, finish them at night, go to the bar, and continue there. Then walk back, smoke a blunt, and go to sleep. Now, on Saturday, with the hangover, smoke a blunt again. Get sober. Eat, drink water, and hang with friends and have a 6 pack with them. Then, get dropped off, and walk to the gas station and get another 6 pack. Then Sunday, just have like 2 tallboys. It just hit me one day when i was drinking beer, with Jack Daniels being poured in there, and with some wine, smoking weed, so i dropped acid. I was going through a lot, i almost ended it there. cops showed up and we had a talk. I walked with a beer in my hand and i was speaking to them. When he asked me, "how much did you drink?" I told them, "thats like 4th tallboy but i have been pouring jack daniels in there as well, so idk". It was a talk i remember cause i was tripping balls on weed, and acid too. I woke up the next day and i had the sudden urge to go cycling

  • @elisej8886
    @elisej8886 4 дні тому

    I love finding relatable videos like this about sobriety, helps keep me motivated. I’m 86 days sober and I feel like a new person. Being a functioning alcoholic is exhausting. I know realize how miserable I was feeling all the time.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 3 дні тому

      Let first say congratulations on 86 days!! That is an amazing accomplishment 👏 🙌 Learning who we are without the fog is something incredible. I appreciate the support and share. ODAAT 💯

  • @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery

    What what!!

  • @recoveryrocksMN
    @recoveryrocksMN 4 дні тому

    This is HUGE!!!!

  • @recoveryrocksMN
    @recoveryrocksMN 4 дні тому

    Aint that the truth!!!!!!

  • @EllysaE
    @EllysaE 4 дні тому

    They lie straight to your face ... I thought I was losing my mind before I realized the depth of his issue (found his secret stash). I honestly considered seeing a psychologist because I thought I was losing my grip on reality. The lies are insane! I finally had a full on break down one day and told him I and going NUTS ... think that scared him a bit and he admitted to some of it.

  • @h.l.asolomonov7674
    @h.l.asolomonov7674 4 дні тому

    Good afternoon, self confidence as a vet and human being

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 4 дні тому

      Sometimes, my self-confidence is low. However, we are VETS..so chest high, we are people who know how to adapt. ODAAT 💯

  • @ramsesosirus
    @ramsesosirus 5 днів тому

    Alcohol is such a horrible drug and addiction. I'm coming up on 4 years sober and finding new hobbies to occupy your mind and body can be really helpful. Plus, reward yourself sometimes. For me, I justified buying some things I wanted with the $20 I hadn't spent on liquor that (and nearly every) day. Getting sober is so hard, and I couldn't until the alternative was jail and/or prison. And while it is still difficult and you always have to be on guard, staying sober is much easier most of the time.

  • @aziraphalestrife1787
    @aziraphalestrife1787 5 днів тому

    I generally start my day puking in the shower around 6. hit the store for a tallboy on the way to work. get 2 to 4 more at 10. same at 12. same at 3. maybe one on the way home unless I grab a 12pk. asleep by midnight most of the time. I was sober for about 2 yrs starting in 2009. I took waaaay too many pictures of clouds during that period. after I started drinking again heavily, I calmed down in 2015 when my twins were born and have just maintained this routine since, even through the birth of my nearly 2yr old. quit liquor all together at least, and that felt like progress, somehow. it's insane what we can convince ourselves of when dealing with addiction. I've been through probation for DUI and a few programs, but religion is something I fight hardcore and seems to be at the core of everything that encouraged me to drink at a young age anyway, so not helpful. now I'm just kind of set in my ways and my job has 0 issue, as I am damn good at it. good video, dude. it's refreshing to have been able to think through my own processes on a daily basis.

    • @aziraphalestrife1787
      @aziraphalestrife1787 5 днів тому

      I tried sending this to a friend, but I'm drunk, so I liked my own shit. 😂

  • @advancedslayer9535
    @advancedslayer9535 5 днів тому

    I've been considering going sober for a while. I'm not particularly out of control (I have had some binges) but the fact that I start really fiendin for a drink after a week says a lot. I had some health complications a couple months back and my stomach got fuck up. Before that incident I would party hard every weekend without any issue but now drinking tends to make me really sick. That being said, I'm still prone to intoxication once or twice a week but the fact that I have a day-job means I don't have time to be sick from boozing so I end up going to work dreadfully ill. I'd like to be able to give it up, at the very least until my health recovers. Any advice?

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 5 днів тому

      My friend, I'm glad you are alright..for now! The fact of the matter is that alcohol is poison, and it will cause real damage. My advice would be, Don't drink! I know that sounds easier said then done, but seriously..try out going to an AA meeting and hear some things that happened with other Alcoholics. If there's anything that I can help with don't hesitate to let me know! ODAAT 💯

    • @ramsesosirus
      @ramsesosirus 5 днів тому

      It helps me to think of alcohol as a drug- because it is, just a legal and accepted one. Replace the word "alcohol" with "crack" and see how you look at it then. Because both will ruin your life and kill you and cause so many problems. And if you are thinking about this now, it is your intuition telling you- don't wait until you are too deep because then it is even harder

  • @robertford532
    @robertford532 6 днів тому

    Voltaire ❤

  • @daisyleigh777
    @daisyleigh777 7 днів тому

    Replacing alcohol with caffeine... Nice. I did the exact opposite.

  • @comedybytescast
    @comedybytescast 8 днів тому

    I can't even imagine chugging a Monster at any time of day let alone 5:30 in the morning. 🤮

  • @fourgrans
    @fourgrans 8 днів тому

    Thank you Sir 🎉

  • @h.l.asolomonov7674
    @h.l.asolomonov7674 9 днів тому

    5 am usually sometimes earlier have to clean after my cats and dog and check on them health any need cleaning fais one😂 usually I take the dog out for her morning walk after 2 cups of coffee then by 8 I'll be done going to work 🌹 have a good day

  • @hilo6755
    @hilo6755 10 днів тому

    So you were throwing up and having a shit at the same time 😂

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 8 днів тому

      Trust me, nothing fun about that! Thankfully, I don't have to worry about that anymore! ODAAT 💯

  • @rixu7595
    @rixu7595 10 днів тому

    proud of you man people peer pressure me into drinking everyday because I grew up around it, but to be able to say no is a pretty big feat when that’s all people is drink these days

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 9 днів тому

      Thank you, and thank you for your support and sharing! I can relate to the need to feel like drinking is the "normal" thing to do.. For me, the normal recital of "Hoy crap, why am I bleeding, and why do I have 22 messages on FB?!" Became exhausting and alarming. So, for me, I had enough of the chaos, and I wanted to know what peace of mind was like. Saying no also Became easy, I already know what's waiting for me at the bottom of the bottle..Chaos! I hope this is helpful, and if there's anything that I can help with don't hesitate to let me know 💯 ODAAT.

  • @h.l.asolomonov7674
    @h.l.asolomonov7674 10 днів тому

    No need to add more problem life is drama already drinking is not going to make things better

  • @silver47official
    @silver47official 10 днів тому

    I admire you for quitting drinking, but is this it now for you? Constantly talking about it every single day, every video about you quitting drinking? There must be more to you than being an ex-alcoholic.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 10 днів тому

      There absolutely is more to me than quitting drinking because I quit drinking! I tell you what, for the next 10 shorts and the next 2 videos.. I will not talk about alcohol at all. Thank you for that reminder. We are so much more than non-drinkers, and our lives have adventure and interests. ODAAT 💯

    • @i-love-an-alcoholic
      @i-love-an-alcoholic 10 днів тому

      Addiction is traumatizing. I've been more or less sober for over 6 years, but haven't really talked about it with anyone, until last year when I began blogging. I then started following Wayne and other sobriety youtubers and found a whole community of people who have been through the same. I'm so grateful for Wayne and others for making this content and reminding me I'm not alone.

    • @silver47official
      @silver47official 10 днів тому

      @@i-love-an-alcoholic Good for you.

    • @fumanpoo4725
      @fumanpoo4725 10 днів тому

      I enjoy Taco Bell, but not diarrhea.

    • @silver47official
      @silver47official 10 днів тому

      @@fumanpoo4725 😂

  • @veganchiefwarrior6444
    @veganchiefwarrior6444 11 днів тому

    Ive never felt the need to drink everyday so ive never understood alcoholics, nicotine is another story

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 7 днів тому

      I am currently stopping smoking. I'm only getting older, and it costs over $100 per carton now !!! Tell you what, let's do it together. ODAAT 💯

    • @veganchiefwarrior6444
      @veganchiefwarrior6444 7 днів тому

      @@1Sober2Another I'm 2 weeks no smoking at the moment, but I made the mistake of quitting slowly over a year and put myself through really bad anxiety and depression, Ive lost most of my beard to alopecia from the stress and have doubled my grey head hairs, its been rough to say the least, I'm only just sort of starting to get out of bed slas of today, I suggest you quit cold instead of doing it slowly and becoming less and less able to do daily chores as the months go on like I have, Ive made it out of this before, it took a year.. I am such a fool for getting addicted again

  • @woody2875
    @woody2875 11 днів тому

    you're full of shit

  • @dmt7674
    @dmt7674 11 днів тому

    Never knew that was what I was doing, I thought I was saving people from immature thoughts or saving their emotions because I didn’t want to lose them, get hurt, so on. Being true to yourself really is being honest with your feelings. I intellectualize and analyze everything even before meeting people because of them having emotional control over me. Trust yourself is trusting your feelings. If you have something to say, say it, talk to people without getting mad, defensive; learn, we’re just learning to be better overall. I study and research because I don’t want to not have the knowledge to appear inadequate. It’s better to show up for yourself and where you’re at. know when you know and know when you dont and accept that as not a weakness. Being vulnerable for me is hard when i want control because im afraid to have my emotions in control. it creates a habit of avoidance. we have to know we are in control ourselves and just because we struggle doesnt make us any-less lovable. When you are honest with people in a less angry combative way, you are being transparent. If they get angry or defensive because you don’t understand, they’re not a good teacher. You want to be a leader, you want to learn, you want to teach, because life will be your teacher.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 11 днів тому

      Well said, and even better articulated. Thank you for being transparent and sharing your experience! ODAAT 💯

  • @sipzc-dj
    @sipzc-dj 11 днів тому

    I want to make people understand the history of alcohol being a medicine for traumatized soldiers, cowboys, sailers etc etc... To block out trauma - its not for partying. Whiskey was 80% & up in proof... A belly full of that - would keep men alive in freezing temperatures.... We have been fooled - it is a medicine & we dont need it at all 🤌🏼🌎🫴🏼❤️‍🩹 It is for pain & not for partying..... We have all been FOOLED 🫴🏼🌎

  • @Martinrubicon
    @Martinrubicon 11 днів тому

    and you are helpful to a lots of other people, thank you sir 👌

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 11 днів тому

      I appreciate that, my friend! ODAAT 💯

  • @smoothstevessptv
    @smoothstevessptv 12 днів тому

    I like you and your channel, I wanna comment on the getting sober and going back to drinking bit - I've "quit" multiple times and each time I got back to drinking, the length of time it took for my drinking to escalate to the same bad level and worse got shorter, and shorter, and shorter, like a pendulum swing. After awhile I realized that drinking for me is a neverending train. if its in my life, I am on board, and the trip is rocky, shaky and goes faster and faster practically rocking off the rails. Just by removing alcohol from my life, I am transported off that hellride and into a more peaceful state where I can deal with life's problems without the constant, nagging handicap that is habitual drinking. Once you stop drinking you not only remove alcohol, but you likely will start to make healthier life and diet choices in general. Never again having to wake up from a hangover - which only gets worse with use, and age - is a relief from a literal sickness that we not only normalize but glorify as proof of a good time.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 9 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words and support! It takes courage to live without numbing stress and reality! If you need anything that I can help with, don't hesitate to let me know 💯 ODAAT.

  • @DanHunterSportsWriter
    @DanHunterSportsWriter 12 днів тому

    I was a functioning alcoholic. In fact, sometimes my work level would intensify when i upped the booze consumption. I was fine till i started bleeding internally...

  • @jacksputrid
    @jacksputrid 12 днів тому

    Ass juice from the devil

  • @recoveryrocksMN
    @recoveryrocksMN 12 днів тому

  • @dlc2112dlc
    @dlc2112dlc 12 днів тому

    Everyone begs for comments for money. Everyone. It's terrible.

    • @1Sober2Another
      @1Sober2Another 12 днів тому

      I'll be straight up, my friend. The comments on the content I make are for people to help people..that's all and nothing more. I appreciate your skepticism