I plan on showing my fiance this song he's an ex drug addict/alcoholic in current recovery he's had his struggles and had a few slip ups and but kept getting back up and trying to recover again he finally started getting the help that he needs when at first he wasn't trying as much to get help but now he's finally got the help that he needs and I've seen a huge change in him a change I had never seen in the past 3 years I've been with him I'm so proud of him and I pray God keeps giving my fiance the strength to stay strong through his recovery!
Love songs like this...I can relate, I love to hear positive songs about recovery instead of glorifying drugs and alcohol...I was also givin a second chance by the Grace of God...Now Love to Help others "gotta give it away to keep it" so thanks Joe for sharing...means alot...God Bless!!
Saw Joe last night in Streator ,IL and he does a special that if you buy a shirt or hat or CD you get a picture with him after the show. Being 18 years sober myself when I met him I had a camel sobriety coin and I handed to him saying here’s something for your pocket from A old friend of mine! He fist pumped I tapped him on the chest and said something like we’re with ya! Kinda had that moment that two recovering people have when they meet . Great concert ,Great Person!
Ive been on RU-vid for years now but never have i commented on a video no matter how much i like it.. I listen to all genre's of music but this guy will always top my list.. I really the world can hear him and the music he makes.. He is so good!!!
Its sad and powerful because an addiction is powerful..... I quit smoking cigs after 23 years and trust me; it's hard to say goodbye to "ol' faithful nic" when you are stressed out.
Having several friends who are and have struggled with addiction. Some conquered their battle and while others lost their battle. This song has such a powerful message in so many areas. Thank You for sharing this song for the victims, for the survivers, for the ones on the sidelines and the ones left behind.
This song is the story of my life. I have struggled with addiction most of my life, and was finally able to get sober about a year and a half ago. It has only been through support of my family and friends, who stuck by me through a whole lot of BS, that I have been able to stay sober. I still struggle daily with the draw from alcohol, but I live through those struggles day to day. It is the only way I've been able to be successful at living sober... Good luck to those still struggling!
This song gives me chills.Its so sad but the truth.My son is battling addiction right now.I wish he could just lay it down.But i know it won be easy.My Heart Hurts For Him!!!
Good for you joe ! Your strength gives us all hope and strength !! . Those of us how say they have no demons or weakness are either blessed or are lying or denying the truth !!
Wow what can I say about that, except I listened to it over and over again, and it got better each time. He is so smooth. I hope he keeps signing. He has no competition in today's country. George has pretty much retired, Alan has slowed down, so it's your turn Joe. You've always been off the top shelf.
man he's got one of those voices that take me back to good country music. Merle, Waylon, Conway, and Conlee. Some of his songs are not that good but overall he's one of the few i think still see how country should be
i was a heavy drinker for about 10 years or so. one day i just stopped i was overweight, and alcohol is fattening. i just got lucky-no dts no struggle at all. yes i did take off weight-60lbs in about 2 years. i still have a drink if we go out to eat-but only one. no dui for me--too expensive. best of all no more heartburn. now if i could just stop smoking.
The song released to me this and I walked away from it all because I had something worth living for and I want to take my wife and my kids Man Without then survival addiction is just like a friend sometimes you got to let that struck and go I love you baby thank you for everything and I love you my kids love you
@katbluehouse I hope since this message is coming 5 months after your comment that you have found some peace and solace. I hope for your sake that you have also been able to embrace sobriety. I struggle with it daily, as you said you do, but living one day at a time, and one sober minute to the next is the only way I've been able to be successful at it. Good luck with your battle, and remember, there are those around you going through the same struggle, don't be afraid to reach out for help!
you have opend the door for me. i still need help. my wife has left me to waco tx. with another man. we have a 3 year old son together . i am in ruins havent eaten for 5 days,and in a comatose state. i know my alcoholism is to blame, and i want to quit drinking. i go to aa but the temptation is always there. due to current events i dont know what to do. if i were gone would be much easier and no more pain. what a cunning and baffling disease . i need help !!!!
I STARTED USING WENMY SON GOT KILLED TO STOP T PAIN THEN I QUIT STARTED AGAIN WHEN MY BABY GOT SENT TO PRISON HE COMMIN HOM SOON AN I DONT LIK WHO IAM GOD I GOTTA QUIT SO PLEAE HELP AN DONT HURT ME NO MORE BUT IVE BEEN ON IT LONGER THIS TIME SO I NEED EVERONES PRAYES PLEASE THANKS
