Yes indeed. This is so true. I have tried to stop so many times. I have come to realize that I have to like myself first. I drink wine to be the life of the party but it is to hide that I don’t even know who I am. I am an older woman still looking for herself, yet it is easier to drink to numb myself with people or even alone. I drink regularly 3 glasses of wine a day , maybe more. I decided to stop, am 30 hours sober ( yes only that but one has to start somewhere) And I found your podcast that is really talking to me. Thank you 🙏
Keep going folks.. I was hopeless drunk. Quit in 1987, one day at a time. 3 months in, I wanted to start, fought it off, and have NEVER looked back. The payoffs are your life back, my family back, and now grandchildren that love me. Hang on to your resolve, and know that it is worth SO MUCH.
I'm nearing 2 months sober. This last weekend was rough, I don't know why but I had the strongest craving for beer. I don't even know why the cravings came back. I don't have the cravings anymore but I almost went back to drinking. I just keep reminding myself that the hangovers aren't worth it. In a strange way it feels like I broke up with a girlfriend or something. Like it's a friend.
My drinking life started like yours. I was 15 and found the magic potion to make me feel like I was enough. It took me 45 years to stop. And here I am, 4 years sober, still learning how to navigate feelings.
I have listened to many here on here about drinking problems and trying to stop. But this video was by far the best and most complete I have ever heard. It nails it right on the head. This was me to a tee. Wow, so glad this popped up. Had never heard of you before, but am subscribing it was so good. By the way, I am now 18 years alcohol free. This explained why I felt the need to drink. Thank you again and you’re right. Life is better 💪
Brilliant. Clearly, you've done the hard work required to be able to name it. I do appreciate the emotional effort here - to speak intelligently about alcohol's cunning. You do it with coherence and hope. Keep going! Thank you. Generous work here.
I love the way you describe emotional sobriety!! That is a wonderful simplification of all the work we need to do to support ourselves. I also believe there is a huge element of adulting. The choices that we are making we need to be aware if they are benefiting our health and mind or a detriment.
This is brilliant. Your content on this topic, just resonated so hard with me. I feel like you explained many aspects of my life and why I rely and depend on alcohol. I have never looked at quitting drinking as being a journey of getting back to myself. Yet it makes sense the way you describe it. You raised many thought provoking insights of the possibilities of a life without booze.
When I started drinking at 15, I finally felt like I fit in. People liked me because I got to their level. I've done booze whenever I've moved, because that's what I knew and, honestly I've met great people in bars. And I agree , it's not who am. Thank you for being so honest. I have felt it too.
I’m on a new journey trying to figure out if should quit entirely or cut drastically back. My journey is unique to me but this video hits home more than all the others I’ve watched. Thank you!
I've known I had a problem with alcohol at 17, I'm 54 now. I've had dry spells and that's the best times of my life. But the shit always pulls me back😢. It works, as long as I'm drunk I'm not depressed 😔
With drinking even moderately takes a huge part of life. It takes your time, bad health, sillyness when intoxicated, hiding secrets, build a tolerance etc.etc.etc.
I really resonate with your podcast and message. Do you ever run any programs that are more affordable? I’d love to work with you but the current offering is out of my league ❤
It feels so familiar to me. I have felt not enough my whole life! Narcissistic mum and all the scorn from her that I had to live with. I’m trying to get sober and along that, I don’t think I could ever feel god enough. Is there a way out?
Keep stepping forward with the truth that you are not a victim any longer. You are, and will continue to be the hero in your own life. Seek the gifts you have inside and bring them to the outside with sobriety. You can do it! Your earlier experiences made you stronger, not weaker. That is a gift.
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Yes indeed. This is so true.
I have tried to stop so many times. I have come to realize that I have to like myself first.
I drink wine to be the life of the party but it is to hide that I don’t even know who I am.
I am an older woman still looking for herself, yet it is easier to drink to numb myself with people or even alone. I drink regularly 3 glasses of wine a day , maybe more. I decided to stop, am 30 hours sober ( yes only that but one has to start somewhere)
And I found your podcast that is really talking to me. Thank you 🙏
Good for you, keep it up.
Keep going! I’m 61 and haven’t drank since 7/31/24
Keep going folks.. I was hopeless drunk. Quit in 1987, one day at a time. 3 months in, I wanted to start, fought it off, and have NEVER looked back. The payoffs are your life back, my family back, and now grandchildren that love me. Hang on to your resolve, and know that it is worth SO MUCH.
I'm nearing 2 months sober. This last weekend was rough, I don't know why but I had the strongest craving for beer. I don't even know why the cravings came back. I don't have the cravings anymore but I almost went back to drinking. I just keep reminding myself that the hangovers aren't worth it. In a strange way it feels like I broke up with a girlfriend or something. Like it's a friend.
My drinking life started like yours. I was 15 and found the magic potion to make me feel like I was enough. It took me 45 years to stop. And here I am, 4 years sober, still learning how to navigate feelings.
@@ktonjes the main thing is you got here, many don’t
Thank you for making this podcast. 💜
I have listened to many here on here about drinking problems and trying to stop. But this video was by far the best and most complete I have ever heard. It nails it right on the head. This was me to a tee. Wow, so glad this popped up. Had never heard of you before, but am subscribing it was so good. By the way, I am now 18 years alcohol free. This explained why I felt the need to drink. Thank you again and you’re right. Life is better 💪
Brilliant. Clearly, you've done the hard work required to be able to name it. I do appreciate the emotional effort here - to speak intelligently about alcohol's cunning. You do it with coherence and hope. Keep going! Thank you. Generous work here.
@@craiglueck1838 thanks so much!
I love the way you describe emotional sobriety!! That is a wonderful simplification of all the work we need to do to support ourselves. I also believe there is a huge element of adulting. The choices that we are making we need to be aware if they are benefiting our health and mind or a detriment.
This is brilliant. Your content on this topic, just resonated so hard with me. I feel like you explained many aspects of my life and why I rely and depend on alcohol. I have never looked at quitting drinking as being a journey of getting back to myself. Yet it makes sense the way you describe it. You raised many thought provoking insights of the possibilities of a life without booze.
@@kristyujhelyi5340 a sober life is amazing and keeps getting better. Keep going
When I started drinking at 15, I finally felt like I fit in. People liked me because I got to their level. I've done booze whenever I've moved, because that's what I knew and, honestly I've met great people in bars. And I agree , it's not who am.
Thank you for being so honest. I have felt it too.
You put words on my feelings. Thank you
I’m on a new journey trying to figure out if should quit entirely or cut drastically back. My journey is unique to me but this video hits home more than all the others I’ve watched. Thank you!
I've known I had a problem with alcohol at 17, I'm 54 now. I've had dry spells and that's the best times of my life. But the shit always pulls me back😢. It works, as long as I'm drunk I'm not depressed 😔
Thank you Veronica ❤️🥲
you're very welcome!
With drinking even moderately takes a huge part of life. It takes your time, bad health, sillyness when intoxicated, hiding secrets, build a tolerance etc.etc.etc.
So very true!!
I really resonate with your podcast and message. Do you ever run any programs that are more affordable? I’d love to work with you but the current offering is out of my league ❤
Yes we do, book a call with me and we can discuss a program that suits you.
It feels so familiar to me. I have felt not enough my whole life! Narcissistic mum and all the scorn from her that I had to live with. I’m trying to get sober and along that, I don’t think I could ever feel god enough. Is there a way out?
Keep stepping forward with the truth that you are not a victim any longer. You are, and will continue to be the hero in your own life. Seek the gifts you have inside and bring them to the outside with sobriety. You can do it! Your earlier experiences made you stronger, not weaker. That is a gift.
Damn, who is myself? This is good though
Shit, true..me too
Oh crap yes, fooling different groups. We are too kind