Welcome, to Sullivaynia! We talk about horror novels and movies and sobriety and behind the scenes with my modeling shoots and so much more! (Soon anyway, I’m just getting the ball rolling but that’s the plan.)
I hope you stick around while I slowly build this channel up for all my spooky Halloween loving goth friends, and also people who aren’t those things. I hold no hate in my heart, and everyone is welcome!
I stopped feeling safe in AA been going hard core in AA for the first three years then went less and less and even less in the last year. The drama is the most so much drama it will drive you to drink. All those people and nobody to talk to.
I’ve been sober for almost 5 years. I am not going to identify myself as an addict or alcoholic, that’s ridiculous. I did AA for a year, then one day I looked around and I was like wtf am I doing here?? Like not to belittle anyone’s experience but I was a hardcore junky, I was homeless for 5 years, I have 6 felonies, I’ve been in and out of rehab and AA many times, like 99% of people have no clue what that’s like. How am I going to take suggestions from someone who hit rock bottom while they were attending college, living in an apartment paid for by mom and dad, and never went to rehab? Whats kept me sober is the idea that I don’t want to suffer again. When I was using I was suffering beyond belief. That’s enough for me to stay sober.
Number one. You were court appointed.. most folks who accept aa are desperate.. and the books also says you may not be a true alcoholic but just a person who drinks too much .. number 2 .. the religious aspect you talk about is not imposed as they suggest you create a God of your own understanding. That's all. .no Jehova or Allah or Jesus is even talked about .... number 3 if you are a person who is not interested in mingling with others which is very uncomfortable I'm speaking as a person who has sat down in the rooms for over 1000 days... you are not going to like mingling with others .. I fully understood that being ntroverted it was definitely going to be a challenge for me .. but like Tum ferriis says.. just practice being uncomfortable until the u co.fortable becomes comfortable.. aa is not for the fainnt of heart .. definetley it take a lof ot courage to work this program..however if a person decides to take full resoponsability for their actions and decides to become spart of society again and a productive member thats wha the program is all about .. is very dificutl is very stoic is very discipline focused and it is for the people who really want a transformation a life atyle design .. not just quit the drinking. Anywho. Wish you the best in your joiurney kid❤❤
Grew up in meetings. Developed a drinking problem for like 6-7 years. Quit. Went to two meetings, one in jail to get out of the cell. Couldn't stomach the religion. If I wanted church, I'd fucking go.
It always strikes me as a platform that attracts narcissists who use it as a source of narcissistic supply. Always with the elaborate and dramatic stories
blah blah. blah. I've done this for YEARS and absolutely no relationship in sight. Plenty of people I see though... getting in relationships without following any great passion!
Wow all that virgin skin you still had. Congratulations on the huge life charge and all this time you have into it. Now., you're setting a whole new idea on Jesus. He was a carpenter. But Depicted as a skinny little thing. Whatever brings the people lol. Again, fuck yeah on your accomplishments.
I think there’s a possibility that you’re not as important as you think you are I could be wrong, but you should be open to because you aren’t that important nobody’s world is revolving on whether or not you make RU-vid video.
I respect your struggle.. I am 18 days sober, and hit the worst of it last night.. I nearly grabbed a bottle. I am also finding these videos are helping somewhat.. I think the Kyle who does the videos is more relatable in comparison to other people I have seen. It sort of keeps things moderately in perspective.
LOVE your sense of humour. Only recently discovered you on insta and really wished you had a youtube channel and longer form videos. And boom - here you are! I had no idea you had a RU-vid channel already. I have gone back over your earlier videos on here and as a recovered alcoholic and addict myself i am blown away by your transformation - you give people like me hope that there is more beyond addiction, there is a whole life to build and live beyond these struggles. So yah. Excited to see more you fabulous spooky cat loving human bean.
I'm glad you said AA doesn't work for you. That's the absolute truth AA doesn't work for anyone. I've been sober and happy as hell because I WORK FOR AA. I was a the grocery store and a lady behind me buying vodka said AA didn't work for her either. When I explained AA is for real alcoholic people and we work 12 steps to stay sober and sane at the same time. I work fo AA. She described the car she was driving and as I left the parking I saw she was behind me. I stopped to let a family of 4 cross the street, she was barrelling towards me. I was able to learn forward enough for her not to hit my car, but who knows if the drunk lady who left AA would have run over that family of 4 if I hadn't been a sober alcoholic. Good luck to you, I often 12 step alcoholic people when think they have a better way.
I heard that same shit in a "speaker" meeting and it honestly was the straw that broke the camel's back of your disgusting killer organization that has a 5-10 percent success rate by your own GSO numbers.. Your whole thing about "working for AA" is patronizing and condescending. Hey, you should not even be watching videos like this. You're clearly not spiritually fit. I'm telling your sponsor.
Here’s how I resolve the “is it a disease?” debate. People can bring diseases on themselves because of their own actions. That doesn’t mean it’s not a disease. People bring diseases on themselves on the time. Lung cancer can be caused by smoking, we all know smoking is bad for your health, but that doesn’t mean lung cancer isn’t a disease. I think that upholds personal responsibility while honoring the medical and psychological reality of addiction. 🖤
I was drinking multiple bottles a day for years, when I first started trying to quit I found your videos. I am now 16 months sober and about to be done with school with a great job lined up! Thank you man no telling how many other people used your videos as a tool!!! Happy new year brother
I’m glad you made a decision that was healthy for you. I respect that. I think if you can drink responsibly and in moderation that’s one thing. If you’re not drinking to party and or get drunk that’s a different story.
Thank you:) this is great- very helpful words, especially with family during holidays. Sharing yourself takes major major-ness:)) Keep it up, man:) Love it!
It’s so true when it comes to influencing others…! I’ve started my gym regimen in June and it definitely affected some of my closest friends. Also, in music. Some have reached out to ask about ways to go about it so they can also succeed. It’s a really cool feeling to be able to help by example… anddddddd … how cute r u on getting better w the videos? I’m the same exact way hahahah . Get it! ❤
I just discovered your reels on IG so came on RU-vid to look for the same stuff but didn't find any shorts. I think by uploading your reels as shorts here you can grow your YT channel which is a no brainer. There's clearly an audience for it here and your IG peeps can migrate here too. All the best for 2024.
Glad to have you back. Ive checked your youtube channel periodically to see if youve posted any new vids (like I did tonight). I dont have the other socials just use youtube these days. Just wanted to say I'm glad to see your posting again always apriciate your insight brother.
I’m so glad you’re back on here. I just wanted to tell you that I am 10 months sober from alcohol and your videos were one of the main things early on that made that possible for me and it means a lot.
Wow, I am so proud of you as well as happy for you. This video resonated with me deeply. And I loved the part where you brought up sobriety being boring then said "go outside idiot" lol
“A man takes a drink. Then the drink takes the drink. Then the drink takes the man” - Chinese proverb I’m an addict too. So grateful for choosing to recover myself from addiction. Way to go brother.
Para promover a inovação e gerar empregos, é crucial adotar práticas sustentáveis no solo e no meio ambiente. Isso pode incluir investimentos em tecnologias verdes, agricultura sustentável e energias renováveis, criando oportunidades de emprego nessas áreas. Além disso, programas de treinamento para capacitar as pessoas nas novas tecnologias e práticas ambientais também contribuem para impulsionar o emprego. A integração de políticas públicas e parcerias entre governo, setor privado e sociedade é fundamental para garantir o sucesso dessas iniciativas. Você bem que moderia a me ajudar nesse projeto né 🤗 o que você acha ? 😙
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Another awesome video man - it left me with a lot of different thoughts. I really liked the Bruce Lee/Krishnamurti sort of mindset/philosophy at the end there when you told us that these are your tools/beliefs and we're supposed to pick the ones we like and disregard the rest. We should have the same mindset about everything else in life - books, philosophies, talks, etc. You pick the best parts from different sources and create your own philosophy, instead of blindly following someone else's path.
I watched your videos all the time in the spring of 2018, trying to stay sober but always fell back to drinking. It was painful. I used to go to bed drunk af, put one of your videos on my speaker hoping the message would come through. Eventually got sober in july 2018 and have stayed so since. Obviously life took a complete 180 and everything is so good for me now. In that regard I have nostalgia for your style of doing these vids, just you talking to the camera and no flashy intros or music. Please don't put any music on the background at LEAST! 😂 Thanks for sharing your story and experience, it's valuable.
