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Alcohol was slowly taking everything from me and was giving me absolutely nothing of value in return.
December 25, 2018 was the last time I drank. I'm not sure if it will be forever but I am sure I am done for a long time.
The thought of alcohol taking over in such a way that I could not stop by my own will always scared me. I'm glad I put an end to the excess well before that happened but now that I can see clearly, it pisses me off what I wasted for the sake of momentary escape and false-peace.
I shot this video to share my story and to try to give hope and encouragement to others who might be suffering with this all alone. You are not alone.
The change in my outlook and quality of life in just over a week has been shocking to put it mildly. May this be the catalyst that helps fuel the fire of change for others as others publicly sharing their stories has done for me.
I want to thank the following people who's stories have directly and indirectly impacted me. Some of you didn't even know it so please keep doing what you're doing because people are paying attention even though they don't say so.
Sarah, Brandon, Scotty, Nolan, Sam, Omar, Halley and last but certainly not least, my mom who battled a battle with alcohol that I can't even begin to imagine which took her to the brink of death.
I know I am missing some people but if you're my friend and you've shared your struggle and victory over addiction, it has not gone unnoticed.
And most importantly, I get to thank my beautiful and deserving wife Jill who stuck by me, never once shamed me, never once tried to force me to change and who always, always, always reminded me that I was better than this. She is such a blessing in my life that words could not even begin to come close to articulating how grateful and fortunate I am to have such an amazing partner to share my life with.
I love enjoying alcohol. But the more I fell in love with waking up feeling good with a clear mind and a clear conscience, looking forward to a bright future, the less seductive that fleeting, momentary pleasure became.
It hit me years ago that we really only have two choices in life; short term gain for long term pain or short term pain for long term gain.
If you're struggling, reach out. Even though it doesn't seem like it, you are far from alone.
31 дек 2018
