We can never, never drink again.... here's why, Living with liver disease
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I am so happy you shared my story. You are a blessing to so many, including me. God bless you
Thinking of you Shelly ---- prayers
Sending strength and prayers to you and your family ❤
Thank you, Shelly. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you and your husband.
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LD today is my 1 year of me bleeding to death from my varices ruptured. So happy I am on the other side with the help of this wonderful community
Great news, good on you, my first varies checkup and banding was last year around the same time, this time was the 1 year follow up, the specialist said you are doing good, because last time it was 3-4 stage 3 varies and now there are 2 at 1-2 stages so no need for further banding.
Thank goodness ❤
Happy to hear you’ve pulled through & so happy your here 😊
Congratulations 🎉 I’m so happy to hear you’re doing better. Stay strong. Blessings to you 🎉❤
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addiction has all of the patience in the world. that man stopped that wagon, and it sat there parked for 30 years. all it took was that one beer and that wagon got right back on the road from where it stopped 3 decades before. so very sad and prayers for that man
This keeps me sober: The Bible
“When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:19-21 NLT
That 30 year story is a shocker,and such a powerful reminder that AUD persons can never become just an ordinary casual user again.
It really is craig. Thank you! God bless❤
So sad. I worked in detox with a lovely man, 30+ years sober. One day he was our patient. Devastating.
We need these videos brother, that’s why people like us are here. Especially you with a lengthy amount of sobriety. You are truly saving lives man, keep it up and if no one has told you lately I’m proud of you bro for staying sober. 🙏god bless
Hey slayer!!!! We really do man! I'm so glad that shelly shared it and allowed me to talk about it! Hey man.... thank you so much for saying that!!! I am proud of you too man!!! You are a true warrior! You are are doing great!!!! You really are! Like I said, I wish I had done what you are doing at your age, but I didn't. Hope you are having a great weekend brother!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I’m so Appreciative of these videos. Today I’m 58 days AF. These vids are so important to me. It keeps me aware and on guard to protect my sobriety. Makes me realize the truth of health consequences and symptoms I lived with daily. Thank you so much
Hey fishguy!!!! Congratulations on 58 days!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 that's so awesome!!! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤❤
Congratulations on 58 days!!! That's amazing!!!! I bet you're experiencing benefits already. I know my energy and appetite increased immediately. It also felt great to just not feel sick. You have even more great stuff to look forward to!! ❤🎊🎉❤️
My thoughts and prayers go out to Shelly and her husband.🙏💞 He can still turn it around.
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I can relate so much to Shelleys story. Except I am the AUD person who quit for 20 years, but always resented it. When my husband left me, and all 3 kids grown and on my own I decided that I couod drink again. It helped the pain and the boredom, but... we all know how this story ends. I have liver disease, varices, no stomach lining. I was constantly puking and just drank harder. And I know my bowels are messed up bad. Anyway... I got sober 9 months ago on my own and have stuck with it. I am working with a great GP on my fatty liver disease as well as chronic alcohol induced hepatitis. Im hoping for some improvement at my next labs/check up. If not I will be going to a specialist. Sorry this was so long. My heart goes out to Shelly and her husband. 😢
Prayers for you!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hey diane! Thank you for sharing and I am so sorry to hear that. But, congratulations on 9 months of sobriety!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 hang in there!!! Check out today's video when it gets up, it's right up your alley!!! God bless ❤❤❤
I'm sorry you're going through this!! Im glad you're taking your health by the reigns for yourself now. You have to do it for you. Obviously, it can be connected to other things.. like, for me, I didn't want my family to hurt by my hand. But I also didn't want to miss our on memories. So for me, I'm doing it for all of us, but I deeply want it for myself. You will do so well because you now want it for yourself, and I'm celebrating in that with you!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎊🎉
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ive struggled with this question of "never" drinking again and I know its almost all of us who are addicted have struggled with this. I agree that we should stop cold turkey and never look back but I also think it sets a lot of us for failure because its black and white thinking. If we relapse and drink one drink at a party then we a lot of times will say "i messed up really bad, but since I slipped up let me just get all my drinking in and get slammed before I never drink again. Then one day leads into a week, into a year, etc. I like the AA approach of saying I will not drink today. This empowers you in the now and doesn't put so much pressure to be perfect the rest of your life.
Don’t think of “never” just think not right now
I think "one day at a time" and "never" can coexist, but they play different roles. "One day at a time" helps you turn the sober days into weeks into months into years, but "never" is the shield you must raise up against dangerous thoughts that try to tempt you into drinking "just one." It's like long-acting and short-acting insulin, each has its place-to meet different needs.
Never means never. Don't get philosophical about it and make it more complicated than it is. It's always lurking in the shadows to pounce and devour you. It loves wishy washy weakness and silly sayings. Hahahaha.
Shelly's story is incredibly sad, praying for both of them.
Oh and talking about diarrhea. I remember sitting up at night drunk, and I didn't want to go to sleep I was afraid I was going to fart and poop myself. How embarrassing to share this. I'm glad that I can share that on here. I remember buying adult diapers yes I didn't want to poop in my bed. I'm sorry just had to share because it's part of the disease. Thank you G. I thought I was the only one. ❤❤❤
I'm so glad you're on the other side of this now, Cheryl!! These are the things that we gained alongside our health. So many little things we no longer have to worry about. And they add up! Suddenly the cost to benefit ratio is beyond clear ❤❤❤❤
Slipped up again this week. It doesn’t get easier, each time is worse than the last. People I love have suffered because of my own selfish decision to pick up the bottle. Praying that was the last slip up. Finally feeling better after eating copious amounts of food and taking in lots of fluids even if not just water. It’s not worth it at all, if you’re 1-2 days sober and feeling like a drink won’t hurt please remember the bad times and the hurt you’ve brought others and yourself. Praying for everyone’s sobriety and thank you again LD for blessing so many with a place to come to express themselves and shedding light on this ruthless decease. 🙏🏻
Hang in there. Don't beat yourself up. We hear that you care and that you are trying. Keep on moving forward. Praying for you.
Thank you for your comment! I’m 3 mos sober and it helps me to read your words. Take good care of you. You can do this!!💞
Praying for you too you got this 🙏
Hey Brandon. I'm sorry you slipped man. But hey, you admitted it, you know what happened, you know you don't want to do it again. That's what matters! This disease is no joke, it takes over our minds and our lives. Your brain chemistry is changed now. We can't help that we crave it the way we do, and sometimes the inevitable happens and we think that drink will be ok this time, but it never is. The nostalgic thoughts that we have cloud out minds into thinking that it's a good idea, although it's not. I know you have it this time, I believe in you my friend! You have got this!!! And you are so welcome, it's my honor and my pleasure my friend! God bless❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk this comment means the world to me thank you LD. I’m going to keep pushing and will be watching every upload along the way 🙏🏻 god bless brother 💜
It's not gross. it's reality!!! This is how it can end. I worked in nursing homes in Louisiana. That should have done it for me. I saw it! All ages, dieing from Alcohol abuse! It is horrible. There is a smell with those particular patients. And yes, you wanna cry. An if your a drinker, you think that will never be me. But you drink again. After work, there's always a reason.
Thank you for sharing Shelly's story LD, and thank you for sharing your story Shelly, prayers for you and your husband 🙏
You are so welcome! God bless❤❤❤
Please don't take this the wrong way but the thing ive taken from this vid is that other parents trust you to drive their kids about and be responsible for them. And people should be like you, you're a good man. Love from Liverpool x
Thank you so much andy! I never thought of it that way, but you are right! What an honor that is!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Hey LD and everyone. Back on line after 3 days in hospital for hypertension, and sudden vertigo and hearing loss in one ear. (It is always something!) 😅 Doc's say not related to stage 4 cirrhosis. At any rate it is a virus. Doc said he didn't want me living alone anymore, due to my fall risk. LD! Looks like I will b moving your way from CA to North Carolina with my son. Boy, this disease loves to always shake me
😊 Thanks 4 reading this long post. Just wanted to share with those who understand
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Cathleen, You will Love living in North Carolina!! It’s my favorite state. Just take good care of you and stay strong.💞
Thank you! Appreciate it. I am starting to get excited
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Hey cathleen!!!! I'm sorry to hear that you were back in the hospital. I'm glad to hear that you are back out now. I hope that you are feeling better today. I know what you mean, there is never a dull moment when we have this disease, that's for sure!! That's cool that you are moving out here!!! Hope to get to meet you in person one day!!! God bless❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk that would be very nice! Thanks 👍 😊 🫂
Hey Cathleen!! Im sorry for how that must feel, but it's a blessing in disguise in ways because it's an excuse to be closer to family!! I hope you guys enjoy your time together!! ❤❤❤
All that hard work getting sober...for nothing. Shelly...my heart goes out to you. We will support you in any decisions you decide to make concerning your husband. Please stay on board and open your heart to those of us who overcame or who still struggle. You are welcome here! I pray God gives you wisdom in your immediate endeavors. Always remember that you need to take care of yourself and family first.
It wasn't for nothing. He lived a good sober life for 30 years. He probably would have died years ago. I really hope he can quit again. 69 is awful young to have to go to a nursing home and the expensive would be astronomical. Praying for him.
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You are right. I stand corrected.
Thankyou for sharing - I've been struggling for over 30 yrs - I'm on week two being sober 🤞 I too thought I could have one drink after 5 months sober but within a couple weeks i was back fulltime. Thanks again for sharing your journey
Congrats on 2 weeks. 5 months was a nice stretch. So now you know. Now we know right? We just really have to be done and make it less and less an issue in our lives if that is possible. Like a pair of jeans that is fading fading fading --- Sitting watching paint Dry if we are fully present to the experience is far better than being off in a F O G of boozey existence for me. Half living --- F that .. Stay well
Just pick up the “ sober” ball and continue forward.. it’s just a pause not a journey backward. 🙏👍👍
Well said!!@@judithnicholais1492
@@judithnicholais1492💯!
You are so welcome carey!!! I'm so sorry to hear that. Congratulations on getting making it to 5 months!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 and being back to 2 weeks again!!! That's the most important part! You haven't given up!!! Keep fighting!!!! You're going to do great! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Your videos are so helpful. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis in April. I was told I was going to die. Since then, I’ve worked so hard on my spirituality, diet, exercise and of course working closely with my doctors. I’m waiting to hear from insurance approval but my surgeon is recommending me for a transplant. I’m happy about this but also nervous. It takes a village to get through this. One day at a time and I will never drink again. I have a family that gets me through this. ❤✝️
Hey jossette!!! Funny you say that, I just finished part 2 of things I have done for my liver health and part of it is spirituality and mental health, most of it is. I think that staying positive, making sure our mental health is in check, and finding our spirituality are the most important parts of this. I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, thank you for being here! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
I believe in you, and I believe that you will be okay!! Just stay positive and keep doing all the great stuff you're doing. Congratulations on your sobriety!! 🎊🎉❤️🎉🎊
All we have is today. Stay strong and Thank your higher power.
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Shelly I'm so sorry this is happening. Just know that you are important and you matter to many, especially us here so if you ever need to reach out, please do. Im so glad you shared your story with us. You're not alone, ever❤
I love your videos because you're so incredibly inspiring. I am in my late 40's and have had a relationship with alcohol since my late teens. Started as a binge drinker and mainly just a social drinker on weekends but when i drank i would get drunk drunk. That was most of my 20's then my early thirties i slowed down and was working out alot but i would still drink just not all the time...from about 37 I have basically averaged 6 or 7 beers a day I quit several times but the longest was 90 days. I was watching your vids and stopped again for 30 days but I failed again, I cut back to maybe 4 a day (2) tall boys. But for some reason Im having a terrible time quitting. I feel changes in my body, I know i have damaged it so its time to stop. But I wanted to tell you and your community bless you all and thank you for being here and telling your stories..... It helps us weak folks
Thank you my friend! Keep fighting, you will get there. Congratulations on getting to 90 days!!! That's so awesome! I could never get that far on my own! You're going to beat this, I know it!!! God bless❤❤😂
You are absolutely not weak, d-lowatts!! You can turn your health completely around, I'm sure of it. The fact that you're even here shows your desire to do so. I'll be rooting for you! And I believe in you!! ❤😊❤
Hi LD, I’m sure I speak for all who appreciate your channel. It’s been invaluable to those of us recovering. I would like to add though that it seems to me that you are taking an awful lot on - activity wise at the moment. Perhaps it might be good to rest a while and recharge a bit. Take care and have a peaceful weekend.🤗🙏🙏Mark
Alcohol is the most poisonous
“ love affair” we have ever had in our life.. the deceit of it and pain it causes..and it’s allure is always waiting in the shadows..never forget or undermine it… it wants your relationships.. your job.. then ultimately it wants your life!! In my case it’s taken the first two.. but it’s not taking my life.. my sobriety! Fight on.🙏
@@silvo-singsCongratulations! Once we realize that, we’re on the right path! Take good care of you!💞
Hey mark!!! Thank you my friend! I'll be ok, this is my mission in life now. I know that there are so many who rely on the videos daily. God bless ❤❤❤❤
Mr that needs help today please please stay with us we are all here for you. It's really 1 minute at a time. Please stay with us
You are a brilliant storyteller and make the issues hit right on.
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Oh my gosh that's heartbreaking. Praying for Shelly and her husband 💔😓🙏🙏🙏 And thank you for sharing your story also.
You are so welcome❤️
Yes, I've relapsed. Thank you for your video LD. Studies show individuals that stop, let's say for six months make up for it in a week.
Stay focused.. each relapse is just another “ positive” step forward in this endless road of sobriety. Just “ reset” your mind and positive attitude. Mark( recovering from many relapses as well) UK🙏👍
Thank you for sharing Shelly and her husband's story. Extremely powerful. Very important to know that time confers no immunity to AUD. Very touching to hear you talk about your kids finally trusting you after years of no trust. That's the kind of thing money can't buy and no one could even put a price on. So happy for all of you!! I am also so happy you are extremely vigilant about turning off the wicked voice of alcohol when it tries to sway you. I hope you are never complacent and always victorious! ! 🙏😊❤
Thank you Kathryn!!! Her story was very powerful and a testament to why we can never drink again. One drink leads to 1000. It's such a powerful substance! Thank you for saying that too!! I wasn't always the best dad, but now I can be!!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's coincidental that you mention this topic. Yesterday I came across a video on YTube with Matthew Perry discussing/arguing this topic with journalist Christopher Hitchens. Matthew Perry discussed this exact point about how 1 drink will initiate a domino effect of addiction. He argued that this is a diagnosed condition defined in medical journals by the AMA. Hitchens disagreed and was arguing that drinking was a choice.
a very relaxtive man, and really articulate, would you ever consider writing your experience down? it might be a great gift to the literature world and perhaps a comforting exercise
I second that and shared my thoughts that he no doubt has a book in the works with his wonderful tapes.
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Thank you so much trippyseeds! I have actually, it will most likely happen soon. I have someone that is going to help me with it. I'll keep you all posted. ❤❤❤❤ God bless😊😊😊
@@liverdisease-qb6rk man, cant wait, i need a good read, theres almost no literature that really explores addiction to alcohol well
I 100% Can Not Ever Touch Alcohol Again! I wasted years because I kept thinking I could handle it one more time. I just didn’t want to accept the fact that alcohol is completely poisonous ☠️ to me!💔 We Live and Hopefully We Learn. It’s a Hard Lesson and many many people Never find it.🙏🖤
💯 ❤😊!!!! Thank you cindy! I know you won't! God bless❤❤❤
Right here with you, my friend!! And we don't need it. 🎉🎉 Life is good!! 🎊🎊❤❤❤
@@amandaflaherty7528 Yes! It’s getting better every day. I’ve been decorating 🎃my house and baking more now that it’s cooler. Take good care of you and see you at 4.💞
@@CMoore8539 Sounds great, Cindy!! I should get home just in time to hop on ❤️😊
I hear your story. Stay strong and big respect ☺️✌️
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Dude, LD, you are so cool man. I am so grateful for you and your message and perspective and this channel man. Thank you for devoting your life to us and your family, we love you. I feel not alone in this battle, with you and slayer and everybody here.
I used to feel the same way. You are Not alone. We’re all in this Together. Stay strong. You got this.💯💞
Hey Jeremiah!!! Thank you man!!! So are you! You are so welcome, I love you too brother! Thank you for being here and being part of this movement! God bless❤❤❤❤
Like Cindy and LD said, you're not alone!! We're all walking that same walk. And we started in our own paths that have bottle necked into a shared experience. Keep doing what you're doing and know that you've got friends ds right alongside you!! ❤🎉❤🎉
My dad was a raging alcoholic for a long time. Went to prison and got sober. He drinks every now an again but has never relapsed. He has no problems with alcohol. I was an alcoholic for only a few years and got sober and I cannot drink AT ALL because I will relapse.
Wonderful self reflection LD -- great sharing. What a gift you have given your boys ---- Trust is King ---- Enjoy the Sleep over. Thank you
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Shelly,know that I care and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Yep, Once I pop one can of beer, I can't stop. I'm scared to stop, thankfully have Clonazepam to withdraw from this nightmare.
I think I can speak for all your followers mate. Your dedication and commitment to post everyday does not go unnoticed or unappreciated… it is your daily videos that keep us going (that familiar voice with a familiar story)
Really appreciate your dedication! You are a great example to us all.
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for this!!!! You are so welcome and thank you for being here! If it wasn't for you all watching, it wouldn't be anything! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
I've romanticized the idea of having an occasional drink in the future... But I know in my heart of hearts that I just cant.. It is absolutely NOT on the table for me.. You're right to, you HAVE to quit for yourself, You have to be worth it..
God bless LD
💯 ❤😊! Thank you jonoh!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
And you are worth it, Jonoh!! We all are ❤❤🎊🎉🎊
Oh my goodness. Thank you for sharing Shelly's story and thank you for allowing your story to be shared, Shelly. How heartbreaking. I'm hoping with all of my being that you can remain strong in making these difficult decisions regarding your husband's care. I'm so sorry. ☹Know this, your story is helping many going through similar situations. Thank you. The lesson is clear. Not ONE sip. EVER. It's crazy how this disease can rear it's ugly head at any time, even after 30 years, destroying everything and everyone in it's path. Ugh. Great message, LD. Just. Don't. Do it. Do anything to divert/distract youself away from taking that drink. Much love and strength to all. ❤
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I'm just always so impacted by how respectful and sincere your videos are. You are an outstanding example of the way in which we should all be talking to each other in all matters. #Humility.
He’s a tremendous encouragement to all of us!💞
Thank you so much tager! I was humbled in a way that I can never fully explain in words. Being kind to each other, is one of the most important things in my life now. Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@CMoore8539thank you so much cindy!!!! God bless ❤❤❤
Brutal honesty and self care keep me in check
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Bowl control is an issue for many people with various conditions. I’ve tried and tried to find good research but no one has a good explanation for the mechanics of why this happens.
Hey G. I read Shelly's story and was so sad. What a story telling us that alcohol has no guarantees. It really opened up my eyes as to how serious alcohol is. I love you G for doing a follow-up story on Shelly. We all need to pray for her as she has to go on what's a new chapter in her life. Thank you so much again❤❤❤
Hey jersey girl! It is such a sad story. It really is. And you are right, alcohol is one of the most destructive substances known to man. After 30 whole years...... 1 beer..... and that's all it took!!! You are so welcome and thank you for always being here!!! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
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Oh, LD, prayers for Shelly and her husband! I can't help but wonder if for some reason, even unknown to his wife, he was going through extreme anxiety and he is trying to self medicate? I swore i would never drink but, but in my 30's i had such extreme anxiety, i thought if i shared what was going on, i would get locked in a rubber room. Alcohol saved me from that, but has caused sooooo many more problems. Prayers ❤❤❤❤
Absolutely mmoose!!!! Thank you so much for the prayers!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
I feel this mmoose!!! I used alcohol like anti anxiety medication. Sadly, when I could no longer "take it", the anxiety came back 10 fold. In fact, it never felt left, I was just numb and distracted most of the time. Now, my anxiety is still present, but I'm coping much better with it. And I don't have to pay the ultimate consequence to enjoy that benefit. I'm so glad we've moved on from hiding inside a bottle. I'm celebrating life with you, mmose!! 🎉🎉❤🎊🎊 even the messier parts of it!!
Big hugs to Shelly. I prayGod shows you and your husband the right path to take. I hope he chooses rehab because he won’t last very long drinking at this rate. We all support you Shelly and are here for you, praying and sending hugs love and light. Ty LD for such a meaningful discussion today. Thank you for all you do. You are an Angel🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻☺️☺️
Yes, big hugs to shelly! Thank you mona! You are more than welcome, I am honored to do so!! God bless❤❤❤❤
I am going to try and find a podcast episode (to share) I listened to a few years ago about a wife and husband who drank together early on in their marriage, wife kinda grew out of it husband didn't, fast forward husband ended up addicted to alcohol ,AUD/alcoholic, end stage liver failure, husband got sober, wife gave him part of her liver (living donor transplant), wife was very sick after bc she had a partial liver, husband was feeling much better bc he had been so sick for years, a little time passed, husband resumed drinking. Wife details the resuming drinking and the marital issues that lead to divorce. I had to take a moment after listening to that podcast, it shook me to the core. WE CAN NEVER, NEVER DRINK AGAIN!!
Hey kkl! Please do share that with me. I would love to hear that. Sounds like a very powerful story! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
My ex was given 6 months to one year of life in May 2024. He won’t quit drinking. He has ascities and jaundice. I pray for and encourage him, but he made his choice.
At the end of the day- it’s a choice. However, I had a supernatural healing in 2000. There’s spiritual aspects to addiction to any substance.
I’m so sorry that he’s refusing help. Take good care of you.🙏💞
@@CMoore8539 thanks. It’s sad. I tried to help. Tc
Hey Tracey! I am so sorry to hear that. That is so sad. Alcohol is so deceptive. You are so right and please watch today's video when it gets up, it's funny you say that about spirituality.... I talk all about it in today's video. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤
Tracey, I'm so sorry for what you and he are going through!! I pray that he finds the strength to turn things around. This doesn't have to be the worst case. LD was given a year to live. He had jaundice and ascites, and he turned it around. Two years later and you can see he's doing well!! So I will pray that he finds the strength to quit. And I pray that he gets to enjoy life free. ❤❤❤ I'm wishing you both the best, and I'm sending you a big hug
LD I love your videos. Thank you so much for all the work you do to help everyone. Someone very close to me is an alcoholic, and I learn so much from you. I have been following you for over a year.
Thank you so much for saying that and for being here!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤
There is no such a thing as I'll just have one for alcoholics, that old saying "don't worry I can control drinking this time" has never and will never work for folks addicted to alcohol this also applies to those suffering from drug addiction. Total and complete abstinence from these demons that temp you is the only way for success in achieving sobriety. Temptation will always be there just waiting to catch you at your lowest and weakest moments it is this time that you have to reach deep down into your soul think of the consequences of your actions, think of the ones you love and don't let one bad decision jeopardize everything you worked so very hard for. Keep strong, keep your faith and keep yourself determined to maintain your sobriety. Shelly my prayers go out for you and your husband. May God Bless everyone out there. Stay Strong
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LD you have many great and helpful videos but I believe this one is a true gem... putting the fear of the goddess into us with your viewers comment and your own experience. Much love to you and everyone here esp. Shelley and her husband, pray we all can find and keep our precious sobriety ❤
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After hearing the wife's story, I want to share about my husband. He was not your typical alcoholic which is something everyone needs to know. He didn't drink day, sometimes went for days at a time without drinking. But when he did drink, he wouldn't stop. Stayed out at the bar until 2 or 3 in the morning. I was a wreck. Along the way, he got FOUR DUI's and was on probation for a good part of our marriage, even went to jail for #3. In addition, he was doing pills. He ruined some holidays and embarrassed me in from of my family. I didn't leave him because I was in denial that he was a true alcoholic because he rarely drank at home and not every day. After DWI4, he was doing a lot in AA and mentoring guys. It was nice for the kids and I not to have to worry. But after he got off paper in February 2024, he was smoking weed supposedly to help his appetite since he'd gotten so thin since a surgery in 2020. But he was doing this in our house and around our older teen girls. So the substance abuse never really went away on its own. He passed due to a fall in June 2024.
Oh my gosh, I didn't expect that ending and am so sorry .. Recently too. How old was your husband? Again I am so very sorry. Just terrible.
He was 69 and getting very frail due to kidney and heart problems. Not his addictions that caused his death.
@@lisabellah7757I’m so sorry for your loss. If you need help with anything, please let me know. You are not alone in this. Take good care of you.🙏♥️
@@CMoore8539 Thank you. I'm trying to deal with my regrets and deal with my sad 17 year old daughter all at the same time. My 19 year old and her boyfriend won't leave and causing problems. And keep working at the same time.
Hey Lisa. Thank you for sharing and I am so sorry for your loss. That is so sad. I hope that you and your family are dealing with his loss as best you all can. I can't imagine what you all are going through. Addiction takes away so many amazing people from this earth. It doesn't discriminate, it knows no boundaries. I really appreciate you sharing this and would you be ok if I discuss this in a video this week? Thank you in advance! God bless ❤❤❤❤
Your not being gross, actually you bring memories back for me i would like to forget.😢. But i should always keep those memories alive to remind me. Thank you LD
Thank you marktheshark! I don't like to remember those things either! God bless ❤❤
LD, once again THANK YOU for sharing your truth with us, even your most humiliating moments. Your wife & kids are so blessed to have a sober spouse/dad, and your presence here on YT is a blessing to all of us out here. And I'm so glad to hear that your son is feeling better enough to enjoy his activities & a sleepover.
Stay on tour toes people. Simple reminders like this will open your eyes. Lets go!
#HappySoberSaturdayEveryOne!💞 It’s time to break out the hoodies!🎃. Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out!🖤
Omg it is!!! It's almost SpooOOoOky season!!! 😊🎃❤
@@amandaflaherty7528 I’m so glad the summer heat wave is over! This is definitely my favorite season now! See you at the Livestream Amanda!💞 Have a Beautiful Day!!🎃
@@CMoore8539 you, too, my friend!! 💞🎃💞
Cool to see you out in the park. Wow. Thirty years. It's true that it's incurable. Remission and hanging onto that is key.
It’s why I don’t count years
None of us are immune we don’t get a pass because we have “20-30yrs”
I knew someone who threw away all the chips and said “I don’t need them” well little did she knew she threw her sobriety away literally.
Thank you for sharing this Kristen! You are so right, in just a second, everything can change and we can go back full throttle into our addiction! What a sad story. Thank you again Kristen! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk yep she said looking back she never thought throwing away those chips was literally throwing away her sobriety in the future
Shelly my heart and thoughts are with you.
If you need anything lots of us are always around if you need someone.
LD I always put on the full Armour of God every morning.
Thank you so very much Kristen!!!! I know you do! God bless❤❤❤
You are a good good man. And humble. Thank you for these videos.
Everything your saying true it's me trying to get sober so sick all the time but I'm trying have end stage liver disease I been detox but still do it been detox 5 times
Micki, you've got this. You can most definitely quit, and you have so many friends here to support you on your way. Cirrhosis doesn't have to mean the end, but you must be vigilant!! Lean on us when you need. Vent in here and we'll be there for you. But never quit quitting!! I believe in you!! ❤❤❤
I’m not a religious man at all, but the fact that I found this channel right now feels like a higher power at work. I’m committing to sobriety for the first time ever - I’m on day 13. I wish I could shake your hand, sir.
Love hearing you I'm trying it is hard
Thank you my friend! I know, it's not easy. You can do it!!! I believe in you!!!❤❤❤ God bless😊
You've got this, Micki!! It is hard!!! But you're not alone in this. I'm glad you found this channel! There are plenty of us here who read through the comments if you ever need an ear. I believe in you, and I'll be rooting for you ❤❤❤
I am so glad to have stopped drinking. Drinking can be so seductive, whether one is an alcoholic or not. As a habit it can become very ingrained. Anyway, some things enhance your life and your health, and some DO NOT. I am glad I am doing the most I can to embrace health and vitality, which is especially important for me because I struggle with fatigue.
I wish you renewed health and much happiness, and I always enjoy your videos!
Appreciate your honesty!
Hey, new to channel. Just wondering if you've ever taken things like glycine, NAC, TUDCA, sulforaphane. Sometimes they can be a powerful supplement to other treatments, and overlooked by doctors.
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Fasting is also excellent for the liver.
Hey mammoth. I have. Thank you for bringing this up! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Ps... so happy you are here!😊
Thank you for your honesty about everything
One drink is too many and a thousand are not enough.
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Good story needed to hear this 🙏💪
Thanks for sharing the Real and Hard,Honest Truth LD.
Like I said prior- One drink is Too many- and more is Never enough. AUD goes to sleep when one stops drinking (arrests it) But it is Still There growing and Just Waiting for another drink to Roar back into Full action. AUD turns off the "Off Switch" to be able to turn down more and to stop.
Sending prayers up for Shelley and her husband.
Haven't forgotten about you, LD. Love seeing that the channel is growing. I'm in the process of moving to Indiana so I've been busy, but im still here. Wondering if you can reach out by phone if possible ❤
LD, you have awesome advice (as usual). i guess when some of us get old (if we're lucky to live that long), decide to go back
That new mic is sounding on point brother 🤘🤘
omg i had the runs too-had to rush behind a bush hoping no one saw me. Then severe constipation because I trashed my intestinal function. On strong meds. I hope you're better now. You're not gross you couldn't help it. It's not like you wanted that.
Thankyou
hey man i really like your channel im 50 and unfortunately fell off the wagon about 10 times this year. 9 out of those 10 times i got blackout drunk and its scary. it feels like it takes away my soul. i was sober about 5 years and just like you said you just cant have 1. it turns into 20 for me then the shots come into play. i drank this past friday horribly, now i need to take it one day at a time. thank you again
love the channel but if i could give you a piece of advice it would be: stop apologizing. you do it almost compulsively, even when you haven't done anything to be sorry for, making it seem insincere.. to me it's irritating and detracts from your otherwise very sincere messages. it's probably just a habit of speech but i wanted to make you aware of it! overall i think you have the best channel out there on the topic of alcoholism. keep up the good work!
For years i would say no, im not stopping at the store for a 6 pack of beer.. i would make it home, sit on the couch and take one shoe off then put that shoe back on and hop in the car and drive to that store and buy the beer.
Wow, I feel this comment deeply yp. It's crazy how deeply that craving tugs at us. I never want to struggle with those thoughts again. I'm so glad you've moved on yourself. ❤
Hands up. I slipped up after 8 months on my 50th birthday. Just a couple of beers at dinner. You are only 50 once, right? Long story short, 3 weeks later and I was still drinking. The trajectory and speed of descent was as frightening as it was predictable. That night, then every other night, then 4 nights a week... Then it is the weekend. Delivero and Uber Eats deliveries........ I pulled it around 7 days ago so I guess I am starting again but I needed that lesson. The first 3 days are the worst for me. Be careful people.
Hey plan c! I'm sorry to hear that. But thank you for being so open and sharing this! Congratulations on 7 days!!! I know how hard it can be to get back on track. We live, we learn. I know you have it this time!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤
Plan C!! It's okay!! You did the right thing by picking yourself back up again! Take your relapse simply as a lesson ❤ Congratulations on 7 days!!! 🎉🎊❤️🎊🎉 you really should be proud of yourself. Your current actions show your dedication to your health. You've got this! 😊
Wow! TY🥰😘
ive came across your channel recently and youve said you started off with beer , how much were you drinking before you progressed to liquor?
Glad to have you here! I was drinking about a case of beer a day before moving to the hard stuff. I drank beer for about 15 years before moving on. Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk thanks for the reply! I watch your videos everyday
You don’t have to say if you don’t want to, but do you live in Aiken? Because that park looks a lot like Odell Weeks. Always love your videos and you are an encouragement to many.
You get one set of neurotransmitters for life and they don’t forget, once you’ve drunk a lot for a long period your brain will always want to go back to that if you start again.
You ALWAYS ALWAYS end up in the same place. Utter despair.
I don't wanna shit myself :O
I would wake up and go to the bathroom 5 or 6 times within 30 minutes. Black water. Was afraid to go on extended outings.
You should write a book.
Hope all is well with your kids now! Eye doctor will be confused with the Idoctor soon.. Seems like technology is advancing to the point where we are soon going to be prescribed meds by a robot. Btw do you own all that property behind you along the fence? Looks like a beautiful property man koodos for keeping it so beautiful!
He mentioned he was in a public park.
Hi LD. I’ve been a pretty big beer drinker for years. Was never physically addicted ,but would binge drink in the evenings especially during hard times in life I recently was told I have small fiber neuropathy and I do have autonomic dysfunction even though they claim my liver is good. Fibroscan 3.7kpa and liver enzymes good. Do you experience any heart rate problems/dysautomnia from the drinking?
Hey Drew! When I used to drink, I would have all kinds of weird heart beats and things like that. Since quitting, no. Thank you! God bless ❤❤❤
I love you LD 💜🫂🙏♥️🌹
Wanted to thank you for doing this! Just curious if itching was ever one of your symptoms? My dad has liver cancer/cirrhosis and hes always itching, especially his back. Ive started to itch occasionally now. Thanks
You are so welcome!!! Yes, unfortunately I have. It's because our liver can't get the toxins out and they start to leech out of our skin. I'm really sorry to hear that. Have you seen a Dr? God bless ❤❤❤
@@liverdisease-qb6rk it's been a couple years since I last went to the ER. I was a week sober. First time my liver numbers were elevated. I made it one more week before I relapsed. I'm a beer drinker. Sitting here with hiccups at the moment. I'M looking forward to your live tomorrow. YT is my support system at the moment. I'm so glad I found you! 💖 Found you in Scott Freda comments.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I'm also uninsured and broke, so getting labs done isn't easy. Our sickcare system sucks! Watching a lot of Dr Berg and going to try to help myself
I'm so sorry for everything you're both going through, 78trav. You've got this!! I believe in you!! I'll be sending prayers and strength your way, but keep reaching out here if you need to talk!! Don't worry about tripping up. Just pick yourself back up and keep moving forward!! One of these times it WILL stick. ❤❤❤
I can't eat either
Withdrawals are INSANELY terrible! No sleep. No appetite. Anxiety, depression, tremors.. impending doom.. i hate alcohol!
Hey micki, are you looking to cut down or quit? I'm sorry for what you're going through. It sounds like you need to turn your health around. You can do this!! I believe in you!! Consider talking to your doctor about how to move forward! I'm sure that you can turn things around if you can just pick yourself up and move forward. ❤❤❤ Sending love and strength your way, my friend .💪💪❤
@yppakcaasi5396 me too, yppakcaasi!! It should be left in the dust ❤❤❤
@@amandaflaherty7528lets do this together!
Not sure what made the gentleman with 30 years ever think he could drink again, or why he did this, but, that is not good. Not judging the guy and I feel sorry for his wife that after 30 years she has to deal with this, but, he was either severely mistaken, mislead, or just misread the gravity of his situation even after 3 decades. I know this happens, but that is a long stretch to then go back to your situation from 30 years prior. The insanity by it's very definition struck him hard.
Do you / would you use cannabis?
1995 to 2024= not 30
So, 29 years.....what is your point?
i still cant stop every day for 4 years straight. drank for 10 years but its been daily. i think it might be my demise
Hey boomhauer! I'm sorry to hear that. You can do it my friend! Hang in there. Please speak to a Dr and find out about a medical detox. I did it, it helped me tremendously. I don't think I could have quit if I had not. Prayers for you my friend! Thank you for sharing! God bless❤❤❤❤
Hey boomhauer, same sentiments about the doctor as LD, and I know that you can turn your health right around!! You're stronger than you think!! I'll be rooting for you!!! ❤❤❤
Why are your video's constantly in my recommended? I haven't sub you. Sooo annoying damn RUclips.