Mark, your channel helped me stop drinking. I kept hearing “my mom was an alcoholic” and I knew I had to stop drinking for my daughter. You are a hero mark thank you
some of these guys, especially older ones, really are mentally gone and may be too discombobulated to do anything, but a guy like this can seek, and get, help if he wants to
Alcohol addiction is honestly right up there with heroin and fentanyl. Depending on the stage of the addiction, the withdrawal can be brutal. Wishing everyone who is affected much strength
This is a great example of what PTSD looks like. Notice when he is telling his stories, he's completely there, reliving the sensations of the experience, struggling to find the words to express himself. Hope he finds some peace away from the bottle. I've seen too many veterans end up like him. He served his country at great cost to himself and deserves better.
yeah it's very sad. they should be looked after for life. provided w a decent pension, lifelong housing, lifelong medical and mental health care for free
Arnie is adorable, he’s a truth teller, no bullshit. I hope he gets to the point where he can get done with this awful addiction. I’m an alcoholic who’s been clean for about five years now. It’s facing those demons and realizing that that stuff is in the past. We got through it still intact. We can get better you just have to want it.
Addiction comes in multiple ways. Love, drugs, or alcohol and discriminates against none. Arnie - you are worthy of the freedom from this addiction. Blessings to you. Thank you for your service to our country. I wish the country could offer you more than what it has. Thank you for sharing your story. May you find the help for the PTSD that ails you and freedom from the addiction that consumes you.
This man has such a kind heart, and has endured some things that hurt him too much, yet despite developing the various addictions to cope, his kind nature shines through. That says a lot to me.
Alcohol is the WORST, only because it's so normalized. You go to a restaurant and you can have it with your meal. Even on the plane or while gambling! And no one bats an eye. Even tho alcoholism is a death sentence.
It really is horrible and so accessible. You can scrounge up the change in your couch and in your car and get a dirt cheap bottle right down the street. Been there. 3 years sober this month.
Imagine if crack or heroin were treated the same way.... Sir would you like a crack pipe?... Can I get you some more China white?... Would you like a bigger needle?
Arnie, you seem like a really decent, sweet dude. I hope you can sort out your path and free yourself of that shackle. Leave it behind man....100%. You are better than alcohol.
Adorable Personality His soul is vibrant And the energy he has is magnetic He's the type of guy anyone can kick it with And feel like they are genuinely having fun time I wish you sobriety my guy I pray you see your worth God Bless You Thank You for you service
This is an honest man. He needs some therapy and someone to talk to every day and he would be on the road to recovery. I really like him. He seems like a great person, I wish him the best
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!Arnie, My heart goes out to you 😢 My eldest son was/is a Marine and did his first training in Okinawa in 2001 as a Zodiac mate (w/special forces) just after boot camp in Pendleton. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, from there, Ramadi Iraq. Tuff location! He too saw (and did) enough that changed who he was as a man...that was 18 years ago. When he returned to the states (PTSD) he was greeted by a cheating wife without any fanfare from myself & family. He was informed by a Marine brother of the infidelity and didn't want mama to witness the pain in his eyes of the news and the gravity of his tour. Double Whammy! He chose to drink as well for several years while holding down a job - Marine Mechanic. After breaking down in tears, I begged him to STOP...and he did! 🙏 He now OWNS the Marine Company he once worked for. So proud! Yes, He will never be the same son I proudly watch graduate from that deck in 7/2001, but he moved forward and never looked back. ❤️
Almost one year clean and I can truly say I don't miss it. My only regret with drinking is ever doing it in the first place. Sure having one or two can be beneficial, but it's just like eating one potatoe chip leading to more and more. Many prayers and wishes of luck to those wanting to conquer that demon called addiction.
That is incredible. Congratulations!! I hope you never go back. What was it that helped you get there and stay strong? I am dangerously close to losing my battle and although I am on day 6 without a drink right now I am suffering a very sick liver and I am desperate for help. I have 2 kids and zero support system. Any guidance would be deeply appreciated. I don't want to die.
@@kaiyab6386 I was drinking (16) 16 oz Budlights daily for plenty months and I was drinking since the age of 15 up until the age of 30 last year. I stopped because I felt my insides burning like hell. I was scared to go to the hospital, so I wanted to see if it'll go away on its own. Thanks to God it did and I never looked back because I felt my body shutting down.
Big respect to you homie. You can really see and hear the humanity of you bro. Don't ever give up. We out here thinking about you all the way in Canada. You're worth it dawg you're worth the hapiness. LOVE ☝🏼
I served in the Navy on the LSD 49 out of San Diego for 10 yrs...Nice to serve with you shipmate... we used to sneak alcohol on the ship all the time also...lol Man your alright brother..drink a beer or two and be grateful your still here and pray that He helps you to completely quit....thats what I do👍👍🙏
Arnie, tu historia toco mi corazon. Mis padres también sufrieron por sus padres tóxicos con abuso físico y emocional. Mi padre por eso también batalla con adicción al alcohol. Desafortunadamente mucha gente en nuestra cultura pasa por lo mismo. Todo por lo que pasas no es tu culpa, busca ayuda, tu vida vale mucho❤
My great grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles, cousins, and brother are alcoholics. I am one too. (Recovering 3yrs sober) Hopefully my son who is now 12 will be rid of this generational curse. ❤️ Mexican-American family (Chicanos)
Please bring Arnie back... by speaking... the heart can start healing.... just the power of knowing that someone is listening and to know your words are being felt and heard...THAT, is a Powerful Thing... yesss indeed... Arnie's Heart was felt by many... his Spirit Shines Brightly... Thank you Mark... Great interview... Keep doing what you're doing... Much love & Blessings
I've worked as a social workera.for decades, first with mentally ill homeless and also with hospice. Veterans are hesitant to share their traumatic stories but when they do I am humbled. What we ask these you men to do is hard to hear.
My uncle became an alcoholic during his time in the navy too. I am also a recovering alcoholic, 4 years sober by the grace of God. I wish Arnie well. I truly hope he can find peace & sobriety.
The Navy produces a lot of alcoholics. It's probably different now, but I was in the exact years this guy was and drinking was a big part of it. This isn't PTSD, I served on a carrier, and it can be dangerous, but it's not even in the same ballpark as being on the ground.
Thank you for your service! Thank you for sharing your story. I will pray that Gods grace and mercy is over you, and you will be healed of your trauma you experienced. You are appreciated and loved.
“Swimming on the streets, like his people have a pool” 😂🤣 love it. You can tell he really doesn’t talk about his Navy experience. Thank you for your service and I hope you get better. Keep your head up.
Lol. If u don’t think this guy don’t talk about his ptsd to anyone who will listen. Ur clueless. He’s prob told that story 500x. U must not be familiar with meth and alcohol lol
My stepdad passed away about a year ago because of a whole life of alcoholism. He was the greatest man I’ve ever know but he never got to meet his granddaughter. And that shit will hurt me until it’s my time. I really have a soft spot for alcoholics because I know that behind every alcoholic there’s a story of a hurt man. Just like this young man. I myself have my own demon that I have to fight each day when I get up: our lives are rough & nobody cares. I hope that this man finds true happiness in his live away from the bottle. Rip Pops I really miss you.
I hope Arnie can get his life in order. PTSD is no joke, I think being on the Ship really contributed to his addiction. That type of constant stress & fast pace Messes with our mental health. My Dad was in the Navy for over 20 years On a ship in WW2, he suffered mentally And was addicted to alcohol for many Years. Good luck Arnie, Peace to you💕
Arnie, .... FIRST, I want to say a big, 'THANK YOU' for your service. Really. ♥️ I truly mean that! I hope you see a counselor for PTSD, (even for what's known as, residual PTSD.) Please take good care of yourself. 👍🏻 PS. My cousin went in NAVY, 1978 for almost 4 years. He did exactly what you were speaking about,... Flagging down those super fast planes, etc. He sent me awesome pics, & I NEVER really understood how VERY BIG they really are!! I know it has to be so dangerous!
Arnie, you're in my prayers. I hope, wholeheartedly, that you get everything that you want and that includes being able to see your babygirl. Thank you for being open, honest and your service. I hope you are able to get peace. Big hugs✌️✌️✌️
A vet, and still treated like shit, struggling with addiction and homeless. There goes the courtesy of serving our country... We need to help our vets more, and make it better for them to live. This is unacceptable. I hope arnie can get help and get his life back on track. Thank you for your Service as well!
Honestly, if he walked into the VA, they would probably help him. I served the same years, in the Navy, same A school, and on a carrier. There are a lot of resources for vets to use, you just have to use them. There are even a lot of non government affiliated organizations that help. This guy needs AA or something like that, and he has to want to quit.
Arnie reminds me of guys I was in the military with. A lot of them I lost touch with, but they are not any different from normal people you'd know in your civilian life. I met many different guys with deep traumatic issues that had to deal with the day-to-day stress of being a soldier. It's hard to see a guy who's been badly traumatized (especially from being deployed) who is losing it. The way that I seen this thing dealt with was through discipline, which I disagree with. When a guy is clearly damaged, the answer shouldn't be to continually punish him/her. The military (when I was in) was very bad at dealing with mental health issues.
I have watched SO many of the SFU interviews but, I really appreciated this one. PTSD is real in so many forms due to traumatizing experiences. Wishing Arnie well on his path...
Used to drink to deal with stress, particularly when I was in the Navy. It's very easy to find bad ways to deal with the pressure and anxiety of being in potentially life ending situations. Working on a flight deck of a carrier is no joke. If you don't have the mental focus to do your job, you can endanger yourself or others.
I drank so much in the navy. I worked on the flight deck too man. Shit was insane. But yeah almost everyday I was drinking. Well not on the ship but back on the beach we drank constantly
Nothing more sad than watching loved ones scavenge for change in the couches to buy a pint as soon as the liquor store opens. Or seeing them chug vodka the moment they wake up to stop the shakes... truly miserable life...
Loved listening to Arnie’s story! So sincere and raw stories about the military experience. He has a good heart. Take care and thank you for your service - God bless.
My dad was a Vietnam veteran who became an alcoholic. He lost his family because of it because he was very mean to us when he was drunk. We were always on eggshells being afraid of him. So me, my mom, & my sister moved out. He got lonely pretty fast & got help. He saw a psychiatrist for the flashbacks & depression & got on some meds. He also joined AA. A year later we all moved back home with him. He was a completely different man. We ADORED who he’d become & we forgave him for the bad years because he worked really hard to make it up to us & show us he loved us. There is a better way. My dad was a mess so if he could do it so can u! I wish u all the best. God bless & thank u for ur service.
Yet another person who served our country and suffers from ptsd who should NOT be living on skid row… veterans should not be homeless and have the mental health treatment they deserve….
Arnie, you are so engaging while telling your story. I feel like I am right there with you, the way you describe what you have been thru. Thank you for your service. I hope you find peace and receive what you want your life to be. Great interview!!
To me, this is not the rantings of an alcoholic. Sure he's drinking...I've seen 10 times worse than this on a regular basis within my own family. Plus, i happen to know every word he said about being in the military is 100% accurate. I wish i could help Arnie! He's a good guy suffering from real life trauma.
Just because he’s not completely out of it at the moment, definitely doesn’t mean that he’s not a raging alcoholic. I was married to one and anyone who met him while sober thought he was the nicest, most caring person alive. Once drunk, a monster appeared!
@@Siliconegirl146 Completely understand. I have history with that as well. I think I was just expecting to see more of that side of alcoholism abuse than what was actually taped.
This is probably the best one, please keep up with him, and try and get him help. He needs to write a book, and teach others going in. More about how it will mentally mess you up.
I love you my brother Arnie . You really remind me of my uncle . I thought he would die before he got clean. I am so proud of him . He’s been working a program and been clean for a few years, he’s about 50 now. Sometimes he relapses for a couple days, but he tries his best and doesn’t let it get him down. He’s working a job and everything. Anyways I love you Arnie . I wish you all the best
This was posted 4 days ago. Quit projecting your bullshit on other people you piece of shit. Hes drinking in the video. Youre blatantly lying. What compels people to spout this shit in the comments all the time. Get a fucking life.
I remember an interview with a Marine who was incarcerated for murder. He said something similar, in that there are many similarities between Military life & Prison Life!
So many kids get swooped up in the military and the officers don’t recognize when there’s problems. And vets never get care after they leave. My husband told me so many stories of Vietnam, it breaks my heart.
Arnie thank you for your service. Please be proud of being a soldier. There is no greater honor than that. I really hope you can get the help you deserve. I hope that your life goes in the right direction. Please rise above this we All support you. You can beat the alcohol. None of the things you are talking about happened to you. Please let the demon go you are here and still breathing.
He will always be a soldier prepared or not his ass was on the line and everyone needs to rally around him and make him great!!! He did not go AWOL he served his time and then got out !! God bless him
Arnie, Thank you for sharing your story with us. You strike me as a bold, strong and courageous man. I thank you for your service. I was beaten as a child and young man, and much as yourself, and have taken refuge in drink and have over indulged on countless occassions. You are a strong and courageous man. I never needed help until I needed help. I am trying to moderate. I hope you are not on the streets. The VA has benefits and job training programs. If you are willing and able to accept them these are benefits you have earned for protecting us as Americans. Thank You Look into that.
Arnie, you are truly genuine. Never change! You have a light about you and I’m sure that is why our creator takes care of you. Blessings to you and stay 🆙
As an alcoholic working on flight deck Im amazed that it worked. PTSD can come from many things. As an army ranger I have friends that experienced the same thing. I can come long time after the stressful things you encounter.
Arnie seems like a good guy with lots of problems. I appreciate him talking about his Navy experience. It sounds scary as hell. Most vets don't talk about stuff like that so us regular folk have no idea what it's like. Love the interview. Would love to see Arnie back.
I am reading "The Body Keeps the Score" right now and I wish we could get every single person like Arnie the help that they need and to be able to work through this book. While the drugs/alcohol have him messed up, I can tell how honest this guy is and how he has PTSD not only from his days of service, but from is childhood as well. It stood out to me when he talked about his work ethic and trying to keep clean- this stays with him in part from his military days. Veterans absolutely deserve to be helped throughout their life as long as they need it, and should have easy access to the help. I really really hope we get an update on Arnie, and that he can absolutely get the help he so deserves.
1 year, 11 months and 17days, this time. Thank you for posting this. Everyday I don't pick up is a blessing. Thank you AA, my God and my support system. Is he on the streets by choice? In the Detroit area, there is housing for vets and others, but there are rules you have to follow. Good Luck Arnie. I hope you can find your way out of this life, if you want to.
This video with Arnie is a perfect example of someone telling you exactly why they do what they do, if given a little bit of time to talk about themself.
I drink to feel normal, ive been drinking since the age of 15, ive done all the drugs imaginable, i dont touch any thing any more except for alcohol, im turning 29 in 3 days, alcohol is so bad, i cant do anything thats supposed to be fun without drinking, like going to the movies: sneak a bottle in Playing games on the PlayStation ill drink 30 cans of beer, only time i dont drink is honestly 8 hours while im at work, ive been fired from jobs because of drinking at work, idk what im trying to get at but yeah, alcohol absolutely fucking sucks, but i love it
@@aidansearle4856 If you want to stop drinken before you are forced to stop, you could try Vivitrol. Much love to you, and please look for help with treating your ptsd. 💕
This makes my heart so sad....You can see how beautiful his heart is through his addiction....He clearly has PTSD, I wish i could just reach out and hug him and tell him it is going to be OK.....
Arnie my dad was the same way.... anything I did that was not up to his standards he use to fuck me up. Something simple as sweeping he use to get enraged and get crazy. Calling me weird shit cause he thought I didn't show my macho enough. I try not to remember and mostly remember the good.. I have a daughter now and I try to love her like no there is no tomorrow. In hopes that she will never feel abandoned in her life. That she will never feel what I felt as a kid and even as a man today. Mexican dads have this ruthless tone and character but I try to break away from it. I'm short tempered like my pops but to other ppl. My daughter is my queen and I vowed to never forsake like it was done to me. Bless you hermano. Que Dios te guarde!
I hear that. I was the same for years. It’s hard to believe this, but not drinking has brought me more peace. Been sober for almost 6 years now and whilst it was a very hard time, I’m very glad for it now. It’s also dangerous to just quit, one of the very few drugs that can kill you by going cold turkey. Not an easy one to say goodbye to, but it’s worth it in the long run. Alcohol is right up there in terms of the amount of damage it does to people, and yet it’s legal.
Bless his heart ❤..he speaks in an urgency..almost as if he hasn't had anyone to, actually, listen to him..But I hear you..God bless you!! Much love brother!!!
Mark, your channel helped me stop drinking. I kept hearing “my mom was an alcoholic” and I knew I had to stop drinking for my daughter. You are a hero mark thank you
YOU are a hero for breaking the cycle because you want a better life for your child. Much respect and prayers for success on your new journey. ❤
Good job Gloria and best of luck.. one day at a time.
@@Casinogirl56 wow thank you so much 😭❤️
@@maureent8653 thank you endlessly ❤️
That’s the best gift you could’ve given yourself and your daughter. Amazing!! 💕
Everyone is focusing on how he's an alcoholic, but what about the fact that he's a veteran who has been homeless for 9 years?
Needs to go back to VET PTSD program.
some of these guys, especially older ones, really are mentally gone and may be too discombobulated to do anything, but a guy like this can seek, and get, help if he wants to
The mental healthcare available for veterans is sorely lacking.
@@ShockResistor agreed
Thank you!!!! 👏🏾 Let’s talk about how it was so stressful in being on a navy ship that it caused ptsd which he self medicated with alcohol.
Alcohol addiction is honestly right up there with heroin and fentanyl. Depending on the stage of the addiction, the withdrawal can be brutal. Wishing everyone who is affected much strength
Way worse. Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal. The other ones are really uncomfortable but not fatal.
Alcohol withdrawl can be fatal
I'm a alcoholic, fresh out the hospital, withdrawal is very brutal
@@marcjefferson2500 hang in there! I believe in you, you can do this!
Great comment. We need more compassion in this world. I commend u sir
This is a great example of what PTSD looks like. Notice when he is telling his stories, he's completely there, reliving the sensations of the experience, struggling to find the words to express himself. Hope he finds some peace away from the bottle. I've seen too many veterans end up like him. He served his country at great cost to himself and deserves better.
Great comment, my friend ✌ 👍
Shits only compounded by the childhood ptsd, I’m not a religious man but hearing people like Arnie talk makes me wanna pray
Absolutely
yeah it's very sad. they should be looked after for life. provided w a decent pension, lifelong housing, lifelong medical and mental health care for free
@@Sludgestick ❤❤❤
Arnie is adorable, he’s a truth teller, no bullshit. I hope he gets to the point where he can get done with this awful addiction. I’m an alcoholic who’s been clean for about five years now. It’s facing those demons and realizing that that stuff is in the past. We got through it still intact. We can get better you just have to want it.
Well done
Congratulations 🙌
@@michaelmorris2623 you just did
Congrats on 5 years clean
@@ITSjpBitch1 thank you, I feel so much better.
Addiction comes in multiple ways. Love, drugs, or alcohol and discriminates against none.
Arnie - you are worthy of the freedom from this addiction. Blessings to you. Thank you for your service to our country. I wish the country could offer you more than what it has. Thank you for sharing your story. May you find the help for the PTSD that ails you and freedom from the addiction that consumes you.
Absolutely
Beautifully said. ❤️
God bless you arnie
One of my favorit books is Love and Addiction
Alcohol is a drug......
This man has such a kind heart, and has endured some things that hurt him too much, yet despite developing the various addictions to cope, his kind nature shines through. That says a lot to me.
Alcohol is the WORST, only because it's so normalized. You go to a restaurant and you can have it with your meal. Even on the plane or while gambling! And no one bats an eye. Even tho alcoholism is a death sentence.
It really is horrible and so accessible. You can scrounge up the change in your couch and in your car and get a dirt cheap bottle right down the street. Been there. 3 years sober this month.
Imagine if crack or heroin were treated the same way.... Sir would you like a crack pipe?... Can I get you some more China white?... Would you like a bigger needle?
And we put liquor stores on every corner...just to make sure people drown their sorrows.
I couldn't agree with you more girl 💯
Mere consumption of alcohol isn't the same as the abuse of alcohol.
Arnie, you seem like a really decent, sweet dude. I hope you can sort out your path and free yourself of that shackle. Leave it behind man....100%. You are better than alcohol.
Adorable
Personality
His soul is vibrant
And the energy he has is magnetic
He's the type of guy anyone can kick it with
And feel like they are genuinely having fun time
I wish you sobriety my guy
I pray you see your worth
God Bless You
Thank You for you service
This is an honest man. He needs some therapy and someone to talk to every day and he would be on the road to recovery. I really like him. He seems like a great person, I wish him the best
He needs to get in touch with the local VA Center for resources available to him.
@@aurorarose2836 I 100% agree with you.
@@aurorarose2836 the systen is failing our veterans
these ppl gotta want it and seek it to get it (help)
@@aurorarose2836 Hopefully he has a copy of his DD-214.
Take care Arnie. I hope things get better for you. Thanks for your service in the Navy.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!Arnie, My heart goes out to you 😢
My eldest son was/is a Marine and did his first training in Okinawa in 2001 as a Zodiac mate (w/special forces) just after boot camp in Pendleton. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, from there, Ramadi Iraq. Tuff location!
He too saw (and did) enough that changed who he was as a man...that was 18 years ago. When he returned to the states (PTSD) he was greeted by a cheating wife without any fanfare from myself & family. He was informed by a Marine brother of the infidelity and didn't want mama to witness the pain in his eyes of the news and the gravity of his tour. Double Whammy! He chose to drink as well for several years while holding down a job - Marine Mechanic. After breaking down in tears, I begged him to STOP...and he did! 🙏
He now OWNS the Marine Company he once worked for. So proud! Yes, He will never be the same son I proudly watch graduate from that deck in 7/2001, but he moved forward and never looked back. ❤️
Beautiful story
@@jb2166 Thank you kindly, Josh.
Hes such an engaging speaker - very clear and easy to listen to him. hope he gets well as he deserves a good life.
Almost one year clean and I can truly say I don't miss it. My only regret with drinking is ever doing it in the first place. Sure having one or two can be beneficial, but it's just like eating one potatoe chip leading to more and more. Many prayers and wishes of luck to those wanting to conquer that demon called addiction.
Potato chip analogy is too real, keep stayin strong broheem
Keep that one year going, congrats to you & hope life’s good! God Bless 🙏🏻🥰🙏🏻
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That is incredible. Congratulations!! I hope you never go back. What was it that helped you get there and stay strong? I am dangerously close to losing my battle and although I am on day 6 without a drink right now I am suffering a very sick liver and I am desperate for help. I have 2 kids and zero support system. Any guidance would be deeply appreciated. I don't want to die.
@@kaiyab6386 I was drinking (16) 16 oz Budlights daily for plenty months and I was drinking since the age of 15 up until the age of 30 last year. I stopped because I felt my insides burning like hell. I was scared to go to the hospital, so I wanted to see if it'll go away on its own. Thanks to God it did and I never looked back because I felt my body shutting down.
Today marks 1 week completely sober 😏. Thank you again for these videos. They really help.
🙏🏽♥️ hugs from 🇨🇦Alberta, Canada🇨🇦
Awesome keep it up !
Big respect to you homie. You can really see and hear the humanity of you bro. Don't ever give up. We out here thinking about you all the way in Canada. You're worth it dawg you're worth the hapiness. LOVE ☝🏼
Respect
“He was into swimming in the streets, his people had a pool” lmaooo that sentence is amazing
😂😂😂 that cracked me up too
Hey Arnie, thank you for your service to our country!!!! I hope you will be able to get through this, I’m rooting for you!!!!
He has a nice energy. When he smiles, he looks like a little boy. Wishing him all the best💕
I served in the Navy on the LSD 49 out of San Diego for 10 yrs...Nice to serve with you shipmate... we used to sneak alcohol on the ship all the time also...lol Man your alright brother..drink a beer or two and be grateful your still here and pray that He helps you to completely quit....thats what I do👍👍🙏
Arnie, tu historia toco mi corazon. Mis padres también sufrieron por sus padres tóxicos con abuso físico y emocional. Mi padre por eso también batalla con adicción al alcohol. Desafortunadamente mucha gente en nuestra cultura pasa por lo mismo. Todo por lo que pasas no es tu culpa, busca ayuda, tu vida vale mucho❤
lo siento por tu infancia. Creo que tiene que ver con herencia tambien. Espero que tu vida ahora sea mejor.
My great grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles, cousins, and brother are alcoholics. I am one too. (Recovering 3yrs sober) Hopefully my son who is now 12 will be rid of this generational curse. ❤️ Mexican-American family (Chicanos)
@Ryan C Bueno on you Ryan. The most purposeful thing we can do is try to be better for the next generation. Keep going, be there for your son!
This is one of the best videos. He needs to talk more about what he’s gone through so he can get through it. It seems like he was holding all this in
“There’s a creator , that even though I do these bad things … he takes care of me”
Amen 💕
profound
That brought tears to my eyes ❤ Much love to you
Arnie's PTSD is palpable. Hoping that he gets the help he needs to get to much better days. Lord knows he deserves it. Thank you for your service♡
Please bring Arnie back... by speaking... the heart can start healing.... just the power of knowing that someone is listening and to know your words are being felt and heard...THAT, is a Powerful Thing... yesss indeed... Arnie's Heart was felt by many... his Spirit Shines Brightly... Thank you Mark... Great interview... Keep doing what you're doing... Much love & Blessings
I bet arnie is a miserable alcoholic now. And he never saw war or combat
I've worked as a social workera.for decades, first with mentally ill homeless and also with hospice. Veterans are hesitant to share their traumatic stories but when they do I am humbled. What we ask these you men to do is hard to hear.
Who tf is "we"? Nobody asks them to do that besides this corrupt ass gov't
Fellow social worker here. I'm glad you could be an empathetic ear for these vets :)
My uncle became an alcoholic during his time in the navy too. I am also a recovering alcoholic, 4 years sober by the grace of God. I wish Arnie well. I truly hope he can find peace & sobriety.
The Navy produces a lot of alcoholics. It's probably different now, but I was in the exact years this guy was and drinking was a big part of it. This isn't PTSD, I served on a carrier, and it can be dangerous, but it's not even in the same ballpark as being on the ground.
Thank you for your service! Thank you for sharing your story. I will pray that Gods grace and mercy is over you, and you will be healed of your trauma you experienced. You are appreciated and loved.
“Swimming on the streets, like his people have a pool” 😂🤣 love it. You can tell he really doesn’t talk about his Navy experience. Thank you for your service and I hope you get better. Keep your head up.
Lol. If u don’t think this guy don’t talk about his ptsd to anyone who will listen. Ur clueless. He’s prob told that story 500x. U must not be familiar with meth and alcohol lol
@@annaxefta587 who’s gonna listen to that when you’re an alcoholic or on meth. NOBODY!
@@annaxefta587 I mean LISTEN! Like actually gathering thoughts!
My stepdad passed away about a year ago because of a whole life of alcoholism. He was the greatest man I’ve ever know but he never got to meet his granddaughter. And that shit will hurt me until it’s my time. I really have a soft spot for alcoholics because I know that behind every alcoholic there’s a story of a hurt man. Just like this young man.
I myself have my own demon that I have to fight each day when I get up: our lives are rough & nobody cares.
I hope that this man finds true happiness in his live away from the bottle.
Rip Pops I really miss you.
This shit was extremely hard to watch. But it’s my cross and I will have to carry it. Thank you and I hope the same for you.
Well my son never talks about his Navy experience, except that he is never going active again. He doesn’t drink. Now I wonder……is he okay.
Thank God not everyone is as broken as this poor man after serving I want to thank your son for his service God bless u
🙏🏽♥️
@@donttreadonme306
🤗I’ll let him know
@@donttreadonme306 Wow
I hope Arnie can get his life in order.
PTSD is no joke, I think being on the
Ship really contributed to his addiction.
That type of constant stress & fast pace
Messes with our mental health.
My Dad was in the Navy for over 20 years
On a ship in WW2, he suffered mentally
And was addicted to alcohol for many
Years. Good luck Arnie, Peace to you💕
I like this guy. He shouldn’t be on the streets.
I really liked him too
No one should.
He shouldn’t be there because you like him? Lol
And his calling his Mom- “Señorita Laura”-very funny😹😹😹😹Arnie’s sense of humor is great!
Arnie, .... FIRST, I want to say a big, 'THANK YOU' for your service. Really. ♥️
I truly mean that!
I hope you see a counselor for PTSD, (even for what's known as, residual PTSD.)
Please take good care of yourself. 👍🏻
PS. My cousin went in NAVY, 1978 for almost 4 years. He did exactly what you were speaking about,... Flagging down those super fast planes, etc. He sent me awesome pics, & I NEVER really understood how VERY BIG they really are!! I know it has to be so dangerous!
Arnie you have such a genuine personality. Very warm. I have high hopes for you❤️
Arnie, you're in my prayers. I hope, wholeheartedly, that you get everything that you want and that includes being able to see your babygirl. Thank you for being open, honest and your service. I hope you are able to get peace. Big hugs✌️✌️✌️
A vet, and still treated like shit, struggling with addiction and homeless. There goes the courtesy of serving our country... We need to help our vets more, and make it better for them to live. This is unacceptable. I hope arnie can get help and get his life back on track. Thank you for your Service as well!
Honestly, if he walked into the VA, they would probably help him. I served the same years, in the Navy, same A school, and on a carrier. There are a lot of resources for vets to use, you just have to use them. There are even a lot of non government affiliated organizations that help. This guy needs AA or something like that, and he has to want to quit.
You fell for arnie and his training😂ptsd
I watched the strongest smartest man I've ever known die painfully and slowly from alcoholism, helpless to stop himself.
Arnie reminds me of guys I was in the military with. A lot of them I lost touch with, but they are not any different from normal people you'd know in your civilian life. I met many different guys with deep traumatic issues that had to deal with the day-to-day stress of being a soldier. It's hard to see a guy who's been badly traumatized (especially from being deployed) who is losing it. The way that I seen this thing dealt with was through discipline, which I disagree with. When a guy is clearly damaged, the answer shouldn't be to continually punish him/her. The military (when I was in) was very bad at dealing with mental health issues.
I stopped drinking about 7 months ago. 2022 was the worst year of my life and the best year.
I have watched SO many of the SFU interviews but, I really appreciated this one. PTSD is real in so many forms due to traumatizing experiences. Wishing Arnie well on his path...
Wow…his daughter really needs him and he’s lost in no position to be there for her.
I hope he gets the help he needs 🙏🏽
He’s so smart. Breaks my heart🙏🏽 I hope he gets better, fully.
Been watching this channel 2 years I never comment. I love this guy . Tell me he's lying....nah. best wishes brother
Used to drink to deal with stress, particularly when I was in the Navy. It's very easy to find bad ways to deal with the pressure and anxiety of being in potentially life ending situations. Working on a flight deck of a carrier is no joke. If you don't have the mental focus to do your job, you can endanger yourself or others.
I drank so much in the navy. I worked on the flight deck too man. Shit was insane. But yeah almost everyday I was drinking. Well not on the ship but back on the beach we drank constantly
Thank You Both for Sharing your life in the Navy God Bless you’re beautiful efforts Many Blessings my Brothers 🙏🏽
@@grantroberts8939 Don't tell us that with how crappie the airlines are running!!! YIKES!!!
@@marylougeorge9890 ... seriously? lol
@@GlitteryTiara Seriously.
Thank you for your service Arnie! I'm so sorry that your experience broke you. I hope you find a way. You are truly a good person.
Nothing more sad than watching loved ones scavenge for change in the couches to buy a pint as soon as the liquor store opens. Or seeing them chug vodka the moment they wake up to stop the shakes... truly miserable life...
Man..his pain…the depths of it…my heart goes out to him.
💜
His Navy experience sounds terrifying. Thank you for your service Arnie, I truly appreciate you
Idk why but I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. Hey Arnie “ I love you foo” you are worth a healthy life!!!
mark tell this guy to call camp hope in houston they will probably come get him if he wants help with this.
Hope he made it.... it's a wonderful place
Loved listening to Arnie’s story! So sincere and raw stories about the military experience. He has a good heart. Take care and thank you for your service - God bless.
I LOVE this guy. Such a cool character. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
My dad was a Vietnam veteran who became an alcoholic. He lost his family because of it because he was very mean to us when he was drunk. We were always on eggshells being afraid of him. So me, my mom, & my sister moved out. He got lonely pretty fast & got help. He saw a psychiatrist for the flashbacks & depression & got on some meds. He also joined AA. A year later we all moved back home with him. He was a completely different man. We ADORED who he’d become & we forgave him for the bad years because he worked really hard to make it up to us & show us he loved us. There is a better way. My dad was a mess so if he could do it so can u! I wish u all the best. God bless & thank u for ur service.
Your dad saw real combat action. Arnie is unfortunately a liar, he on did training
Yet another person who served our country and suffers from ptsd who should NOT be living on skid row… veterans should not be homeless and have the mental health treatment they deserve….
I don't know why but this is one of your best interviews of all time.
He is telling the truth when he talks. I was on the same ship when that incident happened and it was traumatic. I really wish him the best.
Thank you for your service
If you're Afraid of swimming, why choose navy instead of army? Seams like a no brainer?
Arnie, you are so engaging while telling your story. I feel like I am right there with you, the way you describe what you have been thru. Thank you for your service. I hope you find peace and receive what you want your life to be. Great interview!!
Arnie thank you for your service, I’m so sorry it came at such an expensive cost.
Stay strong Arnie - I know how hard it is - We love you bro! You can beat this one day at a time
To me, this is not the rantings of an alcoholic. Sure he's drinking...I've seen 10 times worse than this on a regular basis within my own family. Plus, i happen to know every word he said about being in the military is 100% accurate. I wish i could help Arnie! He's a good guy suffering from real life trauma.
Just because he’s not completely out of it at the moment, definitely doesn’t mean that he’s not a raging alcoholic. I was married to one and anyone who met him while sober thought he was the nicest, most caring person alive. Once drunk, a monster appeared!
@@Siliconegirl146 Completely understand. I have history with that as well. I think I was just expecting to see more of that side of alcoholism abuse than what was actually taped.
@@Siliconegirl146 I know what you're talking about.
Very Kind of you Rachel, thanks for caring. You're obviously a very genuine young lady. Nice to see...
This is probably the best one, please keep up with him, and try and get him help. He needs to write a book, and teach others going in. More about how it will mentally mess you up.
Wow. This might be the best of all the videos I have seen on this channel. PTSD is real.
He is truly traumatized, my heart aches for him. I wish there was more I can do. I can only hope he seeks help and gets it.
I love you my brother Arnie . You really remind me of my uncle . I thought he would die before he got clean. I am so proud of him . He’s been working a program and been clean for a few years, he’s about 50 now. Sometimes he relapses for a couple days, but he tries his best and doesn’t let it get him down. He’s working a job and everything. Anyways I love you Arnie . I wish you all the best
This was posted 4 days ago. Quit projecting your bullshit on other people you piece of shit. Hes drinking in the video. Youre blatantly lying. What compels people to spout this shit in the comments all the time. Get a fucking life.
I remember an interview with a Marine who was incarcerated for murder. He said something similar, in that there are many similarities between Military life & Prison Life!
So many kids get swooped up in the military and the officers don’t recognize when there’s problems. And vets never get care after they leave. My husband told me so many stories of Vietnam, it breaks my heart.
Arnie thank you for your service. Please be proud of being a soldier. There is no greater honor than that. I really hope you can get the help you deserve. I hope that your life goes in the right direction. Please rise above this we All support you. You can beat the alcohol. None of the things you are talking about happened to you. Please let the demon go you are here and still breathing.
But he isnt a soldier, he went and thought he could handle it and was shocked at what was expected of him because he wasn't prepared.
He will always be a soldier prepared or not his ass was on the line and everyone needs to rally around him and make him great!!! He did not go AWOL he served his time and then got out !! God bless him
Arnie,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You strike me as a bold, strong and courageous man. I thank you for your service.
I was beaten as a child and young man, and much as yourself, and have taken refuge in drink and have over indulged on countless occassions.
You are a strong and courageous man. I never needed help until I needed help. I am trying to moderate. I hope you are not on the streets. The VA has benefits and job training programs. If you are willing and able to accept them these are benefits you have earned for protecting us as Americans.
Thank You
Look into that.
Arnie, you are truly genuine. Never change! You have a light about you and I’m sure that is why our creator takes care of you. Blessings to you and stay 🆙
I wish this fellow a better life, wish him the best and wish he gets his life on track
As an alcoholic working on flight deck Im amazed that it worked. PTSD can come from many things. As an army ranger I have friends that experienced the same thing. I can come long time after the stressful things you encounter.
This is probably my favorite interview he has done!
You deserve so much more than what you were given and for that I apologize 🙏🏼 I hope you find peace and can rise above your addiction
I’m rooting for you Arnie! You deserve peace and happiness. Much love ❤️
Fathers that do bad shit to their kids is the worst crime.
#Truth
*Parents. Mothers are just as capable of terrible things.
Your a honorable man 🇺🇸🙏💙 thank you for serving our country!! continue the good fight and succeed in getting sober and share your story.
Love this guy. Sending you STRENGTH 💪🏼💙🇦🇺
Arnie seems like a good guy with lots of problems. I appreciate him talking about his Navy experience. It sounds scary as hell. Most vets don't talk about stuff like that so us regular folk have no idea what it's like. Love the interview. Would love to see Arnie back.
I am reading "The Body Keeps the Score" right now and I wish we could get every single person like Arnie the help that they need and to be able to work through this book. While the drugs/alcohol have him messed up, I can tell how honest this guy is and how he has PTSD not only from his days of service, but from is childhood as well. It stood out to me when he talked about his work ethic and trying to keep clean- this stays with him in part from his military days. Veterans absolutely deserve to be helped throughout their life as long as they need it, and should have easy access to the help. I really really hope we get an update on Arnie, and that he can absolutely get the help he so deserves.
1 year, 11 months and 17days, this time. Thank you for posting this. Everyday I don't pick up is a blessing. Thank you AA, my God and my support system.
Is he on the streets by choice? In the Detroit area, there is housing for vets and others, but there are rules you have to follow. Good Luck Arnie. I hope you can find your way out of this life, if you want to.
This was a good one.....very interesting learning about his experiences in the military. I'm sure it's extremely stressful
This video with Arnie is a perfect example of someone telling you exactly why they do what they do, if given a little bit of time to talk about themself.
Reminds me of my brother only 10 years younger...still living on the edge...
Thank you for your service to our country. I do believe you can get back on your path. God bless you and your family.
This was one of your best ones Mark we have to get him on a follow up I pray he turns his life around
Love and respect brother. Praying you get to where you're going. Thank you for your service. Sadly our country is often failing our veterans.
3ish month alcohol free. Your channel helped me cope with me being an alcoholic. Thank u for your work mark. Seriously.
My eyes were wide open with astonishment hearing his story. No words but respect.
I drink to feel normal, ive been drinking since the age of 15, ive done all the drugs imaginable, i dont touch any thing any more except for alcohol, im turning 29 in 3 days, alcohol is so bad, i cant do anything thats supposed to be fun without drinking, like going to the movies: sneak a bottle in
Playing games on the PlayStation ill drink 30 cans of beer, only time i dont drink is honestly 8 hours while im at work, ive been fired from jobs because of drinking at work, idk what im trying to get at but yeah, alcohol absolutely fucking sucks, but i love it
Untreated ptsd self medicated
@@aidansearle4856 If you want to stop drinken before you are forced to stop, you could try Vivitrol. Much love to you, and please look for help with treating your ptsd. 💕
Why don't you TRY AA?
@Aidan Searle sorry to hear that. I'm just like you, just a little younger
Magic mushrooms
This makes my heart so sad....You can see how beautiful his heart is through his addiction....He clearly has PTSD, I wish i could just reach out and hug him and tell him it is going to be OK.....
He’s got a good heart. I hope he figures this out
Arnie my dad was the same way.... anything I did that was not up to his standards he use to fuck me up. Something simple as sweeping he use to get enraged and get crazy. Calling me weird shit cause he thought I didn't show my macho enough. I try not to remember and mostly remember the good.. I have a daughter now and I try to love her like no there is no tomorrow. In hopes that she will never feel abandoned in her life. That she will never feel what I felt as a kid and even as a man today. Mexican dads have this ruthless tone and character but I try to break away from it. I'm short tempered like my pops but to other ppl. My daughter is my queen and I vowed to never forsake like it was done to me. Bless you hermano. Que Dios te guarde!
I can identify with him. Drinking brings people like us peace
Never thought about it that way...
I hear that. I was the same for years. It’s hard to believe this, but not drinking has brought me more peace. Been sober for almost 6 years now and whilst it was a very hard time, I’m very glad for it now. It’s also dangerous to just quit, one of the very few drugs that can kill you by going cold turkey.
Not an easy one to say goodbye to, but it’s worth it in the long run. Alcohol is right up there in terms of the amount of damage it does to people, and yet it’s legal.
Yes 🌺
That's a dangerous lie to believe.
Aw, honey, I'm sorry.❤
Bless his heart ❤..he speaks in an urgency..almost as if he hasn't had anyone to, actually, listen to him..But I hear you..God bless you!! Much love brother!!!
Thankyou for ur service son.
Thank you for your service, Arnie!! 🙏🏻
He seems like a likable person.