I was sober for almost 18 years, then relapsed and it took me almost 3 years to get back to continuous sobriety...after a stroke. Which almost ended my life. Now I am 21 months sober, mobile, with my energy and mind and definitely a new lease on life. I live in a small town and although I don't ascribe to AA as the only way to get and stay sober, I still attend meetings because at this point I will do anything to stay sober. So thank you Jae for posting all these marvellous videos. Proud of this community 😍
@@cl3x18999about 3 months before the stroke I was falling asleep and of a sudden realized that if I did not stay sober something would happen, something bad. So I went into the hospital on Feb 4 for detox, and had the stroke, while in hospital! on Feb 22. I have no memory from Feb 4th to sometime in April but apparently I was talking with a nurse when the stroke started so she knew what to do. I was intubated for about 3 weeks and spent 3 months altogether rehabbing in hospital. I had very high blood pressure for months before from drinking, and smoking but otherwise no symptoms.
I love it!! One of the guys I shot pool with is about the same age. Part of wanting to get sober was also hoping that I would inspire him to cut back. I think it's working! Congrats on 36 days!!!! New video out today! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
37 days here without a drink. Feeling better, doing better, getting better. Thanks for the encouragement from channels and groups such as these. Spent the last 30+ years in a drunken fog. Looking forward to the next 30+ years of clarity.
Keep the positive momentum going. You have done the hardest part. Do not go backwards now. One hundred days is better than two days or eight days. 100 is a big number.
Just completed 31 days of sobriety thanks to Sober October and this channel. Thank you Jae!! Never thought I’d make it this far at 45 years old. I’ve been drinking since I was 17 and heavily since I was 21. Feels good!
Congratulations !! I completely agree with you I have been drinking so long I can't remember when I started I believe I was 13 and I am now 48 way too long. But yes it does feel so good to wake up feeling so much better. Keep it going we can finally get free from that life and live to our potential !!
54 days sober today. It has been a journey of ups and downs. I had an evening cocktail for 40 years. Or two. Or three. Noticed it was affecting my health. Didn’t go to bars, didn’t get in trouble. I feel so much better physically and mentally. Wish I had quit a long time ago.
I was the same! I had over 2 years back in 2018, then fell into the void again. I too didn’t go to bars, or get in trouble. I have 36 days today. I also feel so much better.
32M- Hi! first time commenting, I currently have 7 days under my belt! After a couple years of moderate to heavy drinking. I sobered up for 7 months in 2021, but then relapsed and fell back into the void for a couple years.... I lost a lot of friends, and haven't lived up to my potential because of alcohol, but I'm trying my best to change. I tried to do sober october, but suffered an painful injury from a skateboarding accident, and also my dog died, so I handled the pain the way I knew how to... but now I'm back on the sober path.
Congrats !! Keep moving forward you can do this ! I know exactly what you mean all it takes it's a stressful event to cause relapse. But you don't stay stuck you start over the very next day. Eventually 7 days turns into 7 months and we all want that to feel free from this addiction.
I will be committed to spending the rest of 2023 sober! Starting this morning Nov 1 with a pretty bad hangover from Halloween. I just need to be a better version of myself and kick this habit that I have had for too long! I’m excited to have community of support. Thank you 🙏🏻
I have been sober for 5 years and I can tell you I’m so happy and feel proud and so much healthier. I do have a new problem and I’m going to start getting that under control it is sweets. I’ve always loved sweets and as a kid in the 60s I was a candy and soda addict, then I found alcohol and that was the big problem from 16 to 65. I was a binge drinker and even after having a family I still put alcohol first in my life , it took a divorce and constantly feeling horrible after a binge drinking episode I said I need to get rid of alcohol , so in October of 2018 I quit with some help from Craig Beck and listening to him and he made sense. I exercise everyday and I am cutting back drastically on sweets. Stop drinking alcohol it is never too late Mike
Check out this video: "10 reasons why we crave sugar after getting sober" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4PlXH3puCYc.htmlsi=7eyLmtGX0-boBYjl
It’s true it’s never too late to get sober . I got sober at 39 years old and 4 years later I am still sober 🥳👯♀️ Happy 3 years sober yesterday Jae. I made a post in my community tab celebrating all you do for the sobriety community 🥳
One week sober...cravings receding. Lot's of sparkling water. I learned that it was a habit I had facing some situations. Substitute those cravings with sparkling water and orange juice or lime juice...it helps to control cravings. Also keeping myself busy and walk...walk a lot. My body is craving sweets, I'm giving this to my body for now...but next week will start reducing it.
Day 3. Last attempt getting sober was almost a year ago, when I turned 40. Had the thought that I wanted to make myself as good as I could going into my forties, instead of continuing a slow decline. That attempt didn't play out, but now (hopefully) I'll be able to be 27 days sober when I turn 41.
Started my journey October 15th and got to 46 days. Felt the best I did in years and started drinking again in moderation, which then led to me going back to my old habits. Starting up again and going to be sober for 1 more day each day. Thank you!
@@carolminick780 You don't have to stay for every minute of the holiday party. You can probably get away with a token appearance of fifteen or twenty minutes. At a certain point, the vision of the. drinker gets so blurry that they don't know if you are there in the room or not.
Good morning! Shining a little light on the demons almost certainly casts them BACK into the darkness where they belong. The secret is to continue working on letting your light shine, and the rest becomes history!
Today its my second month sober. I'm a bit proud of myself and very happy about how my body has begun to recover: better and clearer thinking, amazing skin, wonderful sleep. Even I started, at my age (I'm 53 yo), studying again! And I'm member of A.A. and want to thank my community for being there for me.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am more than just "a bit" proud of you!!! You're deep enough into this journey now to never un-learn how much better you feel without poison coursing through your veins. GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Amazing ! You should be proud of yourself for sure what a huge accomplishment. Feels so good to recover and think so much more clearly right I love it !
Hi Jae, I like to check in with you now and then, this video is one of the best you’ve done. I have 30 years on you, yes I’m 72, and gave up alcohol just 6 months ago. It’s been an interesting journey, but I haven’t returned to alcohol. I’m about 2 weeks away from major surgery for a growth on my adrenal gland (I didn’t know I had an adrenal gland until this diagnosis). What I’m grateful for is if this should prove to be the end of me, I’m so pleased that I’ll face that end sober, and in a positive frame of mind. If it isn’t the end, and there is a chance of that, then I’ll go on to the next phase of my life without the awful crutch of alcohol. Thanks for all the cheerful encouragement and I’d like to offer encouragement to others trying to get of of the bad habit of alcohol consumption, if a stupid old man like me can do it anyone can. Good luck on your journey folks. 😁😁😁
Hi, its my first time commenting. I haven’t drank alcohol since 2009 after having pancreatitis. Best/worst thing to ever happen to me. Good luck to everyone. ❤️🌴🐈🐈🐈🌴🏴☠️
Wow!!! Have you had your pancreas checked at all recently? I was diagnosed with Acute pancreatitis, because I didn't have enough digestive enzymes. But they scoped my pancreas and it looked totally normal. HBU?
Hey everyone, I drank 2 16oz beers Oct 3rd and decided the next day I don't want to drink no longer. Today will be 36 days sober. My life been crazy deaths family beefs break up.... Hanging with people that mean me no good. I got a 21 year old and a seven yo . I just want to be a strong man for the both of em and remove myself from misery. I appreciate the videos, they really help
My sober journey started 2 years ago. Lots of starts and stops. I wouldn't trade this journey for anything. Once i got sufficiently brainwashed, all my lil lapsey-poo's get shorter and shorter.
@@gauravpundir481 What's your schedule looking like? Check the playlist for tons of videos! Don't forget, a video a day keeps the cravings away! Click here to watch our NEWEST videos on sobriety! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
Good luck, but I don't think you need it!!! You have already tackled the first big hurdle by even WANTING to be here and begin the journey!!! As a point of reference, I started weekend binge drinking when I was a teenager... that habit increased bit by bit until I spent 5 years from 53-58 drinking 3-4 STRONG drinks almost daily. At 58, I FINALLY got sober... again. I've been free of the bondage of booze for almost three years now and I'm a much healthier 60 year old.
This guy is saving lives. He speaks so well and is easy to listen to. I enjoy his videos a lot. Day 43!! Might not seem like nothing- I realize that- but it is for me and I’m happy. Never turning back
WHO?? lol 🕵️♂️ We can't control how other people feel about us, but WE can control how we feel about US! Let's keep working on being our best, and let other people worry about the rest 😉
Man.. after nearly 14 years sober i find that i can still learn something by listening to the experience of others. Thank you. Now Im battling chocolate and oreos.. almost as powerful as booze.
Plan A: sober October and relapse on Halloween. Plan B: nah, I'm not ready to suffer in alcoholism, I'm gonna stay sober today, tomorrow and for the rest of the year.
Hey Jae, just checking back in. Been a busy time, both my wife and I have had a change in career from start of October. Been a very busy time! I've had one or two drinks, however, and this is a big however..... I have not slipped back into old habits of drinking every night to excess. It's been rare occasions, and only when my wife has felt like a red wine after a busy day. It's been very limited, but it's a massive difference compared to pre-May this year when I started my big streak of soberness. I didn't think I'd ever be able to have this relationship with alcohol, but here it is. I wonder whether continued take it or leave it will just end up being me done with it. Just wanted to drop by and let you know. I haven't gone hard off the rails, I am a changed man and I have you to thank for it. Keep being awesome :D
I'm glad you got my brainmail!!! I've been meaning to reach out this week, but I'm glad you found me first. You are certainly in a better place and you deserve to be free of this vice. Keep up the good work! NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY! Learn these 20 PERSONAL BOUNDARIES to start using TODAY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Z9T4QmyjJA.html
Has been almost a year since I was in a rehab facility and began my sober journey. Unfortunately, I relapsed during the same month that many people are practicing sobriety ironically enough. Long story short, I’m presently on a medically prescribed taper and have an assessment today at an IOP center. Thank you for making me realize this will forever be a journey and not to give up.
Just think of it like training wheels. Eventually, you'll be riding through life without them! The struggle will be replaced with productivity and BETTER HABITS. you won't even care or think about alcohol anymore. but make that the goal, and reach the goal!
You are stronger then you even realize and as time goes by and you get healthier you will start to see how stronger you are becoming. And the process will be easier for you to avoid it , it just takes practice. Keep fighting like the rest of us we can never give up. You got this!
@@BoneThugsNL I have been sober for more than ten years. Congratulations on reaching out for professional help. I'm glad you are making solid progress.
Hi, first time commenting; Christmas day here in New Zealand, I've bn a home alone drinker hiding my loneliness after a divorce; on a journey towards sobriety coz I want to be my best self and role model for my children
I really appreciate the things you said about getting practice in during October. I fell off a few days, but in the end, the entire month of October was still the least amount I've drank in over a year. Since I reduced my drinking so significantly, I can aim to not drink the entire month of November, and hopefully December too. I already feel better and since I didn't wake up hungover nearly as often this month, I've been able to go to the gym much more often. Thanks Jae!
I LOVE this for you!!! PROGRESS over perfection!!! You STILL had an amazingly valuable "Sober October"!!! You learned things about yourself that you'll have in your pocket for the rest of your life. I hope you're walking on air! What a great accomplishment!
I learned about the being alone thing yesterday. Since I feel my change in perspective I actually enjoyed being by myself. I took myself on a lunch date to get some falafel. In the past eating at a restaurant by myself felt negative. I felt self conscious. I felt that whole no one wants to do anything with me thing. Yesterday I was content. I had a whole amazing day. I was even finally able to stumble across the full house house while walking around! If I was still in that negative mindset I wouldn't have had the motivation to just go out and walk around.
Great video. Now that we’ve made it through Sober October, let’s go for Remember November. (I don’t remember a lot of Novembers…so I’ll make the most if this one. 🦃 🙂)
Day 30 sober of alcohol, 25 on nicotine; the sleep has been bad with only 4 hours a night the last few nights after one full week of no sleep (alcoholic insomnia) found out that phones, tablets ,computer laptops all have led lights emitting blue light bad, stay hydrated so the mountain dew I got was bad, keep habits of bed time. Stools had improved until the mountain dew yesterday making me go to liquid. They suggest getting going early so just finished my workout and about to go walking to get blood flowing. Not giving up this time; I want to sleep normal again is my main goal.
Yes sir, make sure to perfect your "sleep hygiene" and have a good bedtime routine. I tend to sleep worse if I'm looking at my phone before bed or watch TV. a book always helps me to have a better night of rest with a low powered lamp that has a yellowish bulb
Congratulations on 3 years, Jae!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 That's awesome! I now have 6 days of no alcohol under my belt. I went trick-or-treating with my kids last night and actually had fun for the first time in years. Normally I'd be stressed and grumpy and just not in the mood, but without the alcohol clouding my brain I was able to soak in the moment and make some great and happy memories. I'm sad over the time and good memories I lost with my kids due to my drinking in the past, but I can start being intentional now. And I'm looking forward to having a sober Thanksgiving and Christmas for the first time in decades!
Your kids deserve to get the BEST out of you. they will only be young and impressionable for so long. The sacrifice you're making now will pay dividends 🥳
It sounds like the alcohol-free life is working out good for you! Keep it going, I have kids too and thinking about what kind of example I am setting for them is a big part of why I am leaving booze behind.
I know how you feel. I have been going through the same. We just need to remember how much better we felt after those days without. I didn't realize how bad I was actually feeling because I never gave my body a chance to recover.
Awesome job!!! Keep the streak alive!!! NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY! Learn these 20 PERSONAL BOUNDARIES to start using TODAY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Z9T4QmyjJA.html
32 days sober today after years of binging. First time I've gone this long without a drink for a while. Definitely enjoying the clarity, the better sleep (understanding that alcohol actually made me more tired in the long run was key), the lower blood pressure (feeling much more calm) and the ability to troubleshoot problems that used to stump me. Appreciate this community and the encouragement. Be well y'all.
If those benefits came in a bottle, we'd all be on it! Good thing sobriety is doing it for us right? NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY! Learn these 20 PERSONAL BOUNDARIES to start using TODAY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Z9T4QmyjJA.html
Welcome! 5 days is about the time that I always started have the thoughts creep back in my head that maybe I could just have a drink because I was starting to feel better. DO NOT CAVE IN!
Thanks again, Jae, lovely listening to you! Still have to sort out my notification settings, because I don't get them all! All good here in rural Ireland for the start of November! I'm probably going to remember this as my 'starting' date, once I stop counting days 😃I only came across your channel mid Oct, so missed the Sober October, but I was never one to roll with the agenda anyway. I'm most def NOT one for the AA! Each to their own. I've always been rather doing things my own way, follow my own path, my own instinct and inspirations..... I started doing a vlog to keep track of my progress on my channel as well, even just to look back at, keep me inspired. I think there are going to be a lot of changes happening in the not too far future, outside our little homestead, that will have a positive impact on the inside of our boundary hedge, so I'm looking forward to that! Well, time to go and open the polytunnel, knit that sock and play some music! Keep on the Sunny Side, always on the Sunny Side! 🥰
I always look forward to hearing from you and I'm sure others do too! Keep up the good work! Make sure your notification bell is set to "ALL" . There are 3 settings on the bell btw. the default setting will not give you all the alerts
First time commenting. 37 days sober first time since I was 16 im 30 now. I was just going to do it for sober October but I plan on keeping it going and continue to hit this gym. I appreciate this channel man keep it up
The gym is absolutely a great idea! If you haven't checkout out the last video "5 healthy habits to start after getting sober", Check it out. We talk about the importance of exercise! Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
I appreciate this channel. It’s been a rough few months, honestly it’s been a rough few years. I am struggling with starting on my journey and still am trying to figure how to get this ball rolling. Keep a prayer up, I really want to stop but my cycle of habits have been kicking my butt. I am going to try to use today as my “day 1” on this journey.
First step is to change how you phrase things. how does it sound when we say "I am going to try to" VS "I AM GOING TO!" Be positive in your affirmations! NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY! Learn these 20 PERSONAL BOUNDARIES to start using TODAY! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1Z9T4QmyjJA.html
What you need is a new groove in your brain. If you use the sober groove in your brain it will become deeper. If you use the drunk groove in your brain it will grow even deeper than it already is. Stop yourself from drifting along. Ask yourself frequently during the day. "Which groove do I really want to deepen?"
Thank you for this video. I've decided that today will be my first day alcohol free. Your videos are such great content, and I believe I can do this. Thanks again 😊
Woke up this morning with a horrible hangover and no desire to change, got on RU-vid and here is your channel, I guess the universe is giving me a sign. Terrified and excited for the journey ❤
Wow...of all of the other channels you could have stumbled onto, you found THE BEST ONE!!! We have tons of videos for you to binge watch daily! Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
Thanks for being here! you picked the best community on RU-vid in my expert opinion 🤫 Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
First time comment on your channel, it's a fantastic channel by theway, just one of many of my embarrassing situations when i was drinking, i was ones stayed in Cardiff overnight for work, i got a room where there was other people stayed so it was a shared room(tried to keep cost down but never counted for the alcohol in that manner) anyway, i must have had about 12 pints of beer and went to sleep, woke up in the middle of the night waiting to pee, i just went across the room and started peeing down the side of another person's bed head and started only in the middle of it i realised this wasn't the toilet! I went back to bed feeling like shit and so ashamed of myself. This was just one out of probably 100 embarrassing times.
lol I had a similar situation when I was with an EX in a hotel room. woke up in the middle of the night and decided the nightstand was the toilet until I heard "THATS NOT THE TOILET" 🤣🤣🤣
Just subcribed. coming from the cross addiction video. I am sober from marijuana for 9 days now after using everyday for 10 years. but, i am very sad to say, i couldnt have done it without turning to alcohol. for some reason i've always felt i need some sort of escape or release. i think im finallly ready to try and meet the real me. im tired of living this way. alcohol and weed make me feel amazing but i have two kids and they deserve to have the best me. i have so many reasons to get my s*** together, and i never have. your videos are very inspirational. im considering going to a meeting or something to try and surround myself with people who know what it's like. thanks for what you do.
Try it all out! local AA meetings, download the IAMSOBER app (it's online sobriety meetings), therapy, the gym, books, you name it. you hit the nail on the head, it's time to stop running away from yourself, and embrace this new change towards being your best! and of course, watch more of our videos and comment what you think! Here's the playlist to our most recent episodes! ru-vid.com/group/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt
@@GettingSoberAgain thanks for this. i already downloaded the im sober app because you mentioned it. what im really enjoying about it, is it shows the other people that quit on the same day i have and it helps me understand that im not in this alone. im still learning how to navigate it, but i can already tell its going to be an extremly helpful tool.
Thanks for the shout-out in this video! Posting and commenting here every day really helps me get a good start on my day and it feels great to see all the comments and people helping each other.
19 days sober. This is the longest i’ve been sober barring dry January, which I’ve done a few times. This time is different. I’ll be 50 next year, and been drinking daily since i was 18!
When I was in alcohol detox in hospital, the ward was full of people who left it too late. Cirrhosis, and jaundice, was horrific. One guy had to get his stomach drained of 10 litres of liquid every single day. Sober, it is the best!
Hi Jay I'm going on 38 days of being sober. Your Videos are awesome and because I came across your channel while searching for videos on what alcohol does to the body, Alcohol addiction, alcohol withdrawals. Your videos inspired me to post some becoming sober videos of my own on my channel. Jay, keep the videos coming
First comment. 46 days. I feel better in my thinking, but think about getting liquor everyday. I quit smoking cigs almost 2 years ago too and since stopping drinking been craving that too. It's tough!
One of the key signs that sobriety is sticking is that the thoughts of getting alcohol become little to none! Make it your goal to get there and the rest will be a breeze ☺️
Great channel! Thanks Jae! 😊 10 months and 2 days sober today. Woohoo! 🎉 Abused alcohol for over 30 years. I go to AA meeting daily on zoom or in person in Long Beach, Ca area... I get a lot out of participating along with this channel. :)
@GettingSoberAgain I saw that. I picked up Everything AA for free... so that is doing the trick. Lot's of great free audio and written stuff there as well.
@GettingSoberAgain My sponsor told me: It took what it took to get to sobriety when I was having a bummed out moment about not getting sober sooner. True story!
Been watching your channel for a week now and really needing to hang up the booze. Pretty worried about the first 3 days so I need to muster up the courage to just do it. Never seems to be a good time so I need to commit at some point. I know I can do it, I was sober for three months, six months ago. Now I’m trying to… Get sober again. I’ll be back and hopefully in charge soon. First time commenting.
You’re so awesome! Congratulations on THREE YEARS!! Wonderful accomplishment for a guy who so generously shares!! Being free from alcohol has changed my life and I love the way you open the door for this beautiful change for so many people.
Hi Jae, I want to thank you for what you do on this channel. I found you last week and although I’m starting my sobriety journey today, you have been incredibly helpful in pushing me to make this positive decision for myself. Looking forward to getting sober with you and this amazing community you have created. Much love
Agreed, love the Chanel Jae, and congratulations on 3 years sober🎉 Plan to try again for no drink December. Never thought this journey would be so damn difficult, keep chugging along, I do believe there’s hope and never give up😎
28 days tomorrow! Longest I’ve ever been sober for 20 years! Thanks to self determination and stumbling across your videos has helped me tremendously. I still have that itch here and there but it’s true, I feel great and my mind feels so clear! Mahalo for the positivity 🙏
Your message is the exact one that I would provide to people if I had this channel. I've checked out a few and this is by far the best. You get it and it's clear you're genuinely helping people.
My first time commenting. I've been watching your videos for a couple of months. I relate so much to everything you said in this video. I got tired of being tired. Today makes 5 weeks sober. Thank you so very much for your content. I really appreciate you so very much for your time and effort making these videos.
5 weeks!! I LOVE THIS!!! You must be feeling super motivated, but what took you so long to say hello??? lol It's never too late to make better decisions right? I'll be looking forward to more of your comments as you watch more of our videos! Don't forget to show support for others in the comment section too. it's a big job and I can't do it alone 🫡
@@jeffreyjohnmann Thank you so very much I am doing my best. I feel so much better now I can't even believe how good. I am worried about the holidays coming but it was refreshing to have found this awesome community to help keep me motivated. I consider you guys my greatest blessing !
@@GettingSoberAgain Thank you so very much Jae I feel so motivated and encouraged to keep going thanks to your content. You are blessing so many of our lives with your videos I really appreciate you tons. Yes I agree it's never too late to start making better decisions. Exercise and reading has really helped allot to keep me distracted from the usual routine. The urges have gotten way less now I am so relieved and feel so much better now.
Congrats on your 3 years , I’m now in month 3 and feel great , no cravings no wanting to drink . Just went to a hollow ween party , lots of drinks and my wife makes Jell-O shots and I stayed away from any alcohol and had a great time .
People are going to be how they are going to be. The last thing that's going to make them open up to the possibility of sobriety is a sober someone being a downer. Excellent work putting on a masterclass of awesomeness!
I have f'n up kinda. I have reduced the amount significantly, improved my diet, and conscious of what's happening. But I have not stopped. I've been f'n up, but I ain't giving up. Khab Khun Krub to everyone for being there❤
In my opinion, being successful ninety percent of the time is better than being successful ten percent of the time. We are all imperfect. Aim for excellence, not perfection.
Hi. It's my first time commenting. It's so nice to have this positivity to listen to when the world makes you feel like an outcast and not normal if you do not drink...
That's what it's all about. Most people here are doing sobriety on their own. When are all strong enough, it's important to let our light shine to help others see through the darkness! 🕯️
My first solid week of this sobriety journey is in the books. I have tried to stop or even cut down my drinking a few times before but each time I quickly went back to drinking. Things are different this time and, besides my determination, the only difference is my daily dose of these videos. I’ve made it through little to no sleep the first 4 days, incredible cravings, a very emotional day, Christmas with the family which has always included alcohol before. Things are different this time. I don’t want to feel like I did while drinking daily anymore. That wasn’t living. That was existing and, perhaps, I am fortunate to say that because things could have been very different. I’m formulating a plan for 2024 to catch up on projects and organizing that has been neglected the past few years. Things feel fresh and d positive. And I like that. Much appreciation as always, Jae. You’re the best.
How'd you know it was raw lol...I didn't think anyone would notice 😎 It's been awhile since I sat down and did a freestyle, some people were complaining that they were "too long"
134 days alcohol free today, this RU-vid channel has made a huge difference in my life and my journey towards a sober life. I am grateful to have these videos to inspire me everyday!
Everything you said Jae, relates to me and the reasons why I'm choosing to stay sober, I get so much done and yes the bank account definitely looks better, great video thanks.
Nice work Dave! Got any big ticket items in your shopping cart? If nothing else, make sure you spread the generosity during the holidays! Lumps of coal for everyone! lol jk
The best present you can give is being 100% PRESENT. This is a temporary inconvenience for a permanent comfort! Keep us updated on what you learn, and what you're going to do moving forward to STAY sober!
