ALCOHOLISM

[@douglasdoman865]

And I would also like to thank you for taking me to Florida in your RV in the late 90s where you chaired at your old home base AA meetings.... It was just what the doctor ordered for me at the time of my struggles thank you again Skyler

[@Adamaeus88]

Not sure why your video popped up for me but last year I noticed my 'casual drinking' went from 1-2 nights a week to 4-5 times a week. I had more drinking days than I did non-drinking days and it was always liquor since I could get further with it than beer. I've cut back on my drinking significantly since the beginning of the year and joke with people how the old cliché of "I feel so much better not drinking alcohol" is actually very true. My family has a history of alcoholism, mostly untreated. I guess it's helpful to see the honest discussion of someone on the lower level of the elevator, as you said. I guess I'm lucky in that I got off sooner than they did, but I find these types of videos helpful to remind me what life is like down there.

[@calskyler1091]

I replied to you mistakenly under walkers comment.

[@calskyler1091]

My reply was: I'm happy for you. Maybe you're not an alcoholic. We can't go back to being a social drinker. Hang in there. Cal

[@calskyler1091]

How ya doing. I just bumped into your reply. Of course I don't know you but, had you said that at an AA meeting, most people would say you're in denial. Not judging cause I can't. But I hope your not an alcoholic and your handling yourself ok. Cal

[@mattjohn4731]

Kudos on sobriety and thoughtful life! I have been 3.5 years without alcohol. Compiling sobriety clips to help others

[@calskyler1091]

That's great. So many people don't realize that it's very doable if you want it, or need it. Thanks, Cal

[@douglasdoman865]

Thanks Skyler. I would enjoy hearing you play and sing a song in your next video .. may I request Michael row your boat ashore or perhaps some Ray Charles.

[@calskyler1091]

Hi Doug, I don't think I replied, so thanks, Cal

[@miguelcruz2682]

I'm 53 now come February next year 2024 I'll be going on 9 yrs sober...I now have cirrhosis of the liver and a diabetic ( had a 13 day in a coma) threw my sobriety... Im just going to say this GO AHEAD & continue drinking if you live to tell the tail your of strong willed... Going threw the recovery process WAS OF EXTREMELY HELL SUFFERING I'VE never had such pain in my life the treatment WAS UNIMAGINABLE !!.. trust me it's not worth it!!.😶

[@calskyler1091]

Hi Miguel, yeah it's crazy what we have done to ourselves. Thank God you found the strength to make it. You're smart. So many just keep suffering. It can be rough and you went through it. Congratulations. We never forget what it was like. I pray everyday as the demon always wants us back. Stay strong. It was so good to hear from you. I have lots of things wrong with me now but consider myself blessed. Cal

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Struggling big timw with drink & the other , have for 40 + years now. Aside from Him taking it away i fear itll never end & oh how i pray itll end. Yeah be careful what you peay for , my only exclusion is no one gets hurt in prosses

[@calskyler1091]

Hi, hope you get this email reply. You've already started you journey to sobriety by taking this 1st step. Admitting we are powerless over alcohol and it's screwing up your life some is a sign your concerned about yourself. How long it will take you to hit a bottom and get help is another story. Denial is a roadblock. You gotta get those tools and learn from others how to get and stay sober. I hope you make it. Keep in touch, Cal On Fri, Aug 4, 2023, 1:20 AM KZbin wrote:  Navigating through the beast system commented on your video

[@Nugzz187]

I’ve been struggling too, don’t know where you are in the world.. but maybe we could build something together and help each other as a unit, sometimes it’s hard to ask for help.. but as I got a really nice reply from this page, it could work.. I truly, hope that you’re okay

[@calskyler1091]

How are you doing?

[@curtiseverett1671]

that's a nice jacket

[@calskyler1091]

Thanks Curtis, it's got big pockets! Probably carry 7-8 beers in it.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Not quite sure why you popped up in feed but its either God or enemy

[@calskyler1091]

I replied thru email let me know if you got it.

[@calskyler1091]

I replied to you and hope you got it. You'll make it.

[@Nugzz187]

I’m really struggling brother.. I had my first drink at 8 and am currently 41 and it’s getting progressively worse, I function and work.. but it’s so imbedded in my mind and can’t control it.. I’ve been to rehab, I’ve tried AA and nothing works…. I’m sure any day soon I’ll get soon bad news.. it’s become I point now I want to die to stop this madness.. I’ve been living it for so long and lost so much… what’s the point?? I work I job I hate! I own nothing and hate life.. I sit and cry on my own all the time and just feel like giving up every day.. yet I keep getting up and trying, my uncle died at 48 from alcohol and his son died at 19 from heroin,, it’s runs on that side of the family..

[@calskyler1091]

Hi Oliver, I understand what it is like. Thousands of us have been right where you are now and recovered from the miserable place your in. As you know, I have found that AA is MY choice over rehab because those people are all just like you and me. I have a few questions. If you want to call me at 440 420 1799. Do you even know what step one is? Well you have completed that already. You must move to step 2. You also need someone to help you. You MUST come to believe in a higher power greater than yourself that can restore you to sanity. You're fighting that and loosing the battle. Don't give up and die. I know you just can't stop. Watch the video again. Keep in touch. Cal

[@Nugzz187]

@@calskyler1091 I live in England, originally from York but currently reside in Sheffield, people know I struggle but not to the extent that I do, I keep it to myself, to not let people know, I’m not looking for sympathy as I’ve dealt with it for so long.. I just keep thinking… how long can my body take?? It just seems to keep going like a fright train.. I don’t know it’s because of my job as I’m constantly running around running up and down 10 789. However many flights of stairs. If you know I mean with no Lyft delivering it kicks my ass every day but yeah I’ll get up and do it, like I said before I refuse to give up, even though every single day, I have to find a reason to sometimes I can’t and yet I still do.. I’m so fed up.. I need to find a little stitch of happiness, just for a smile. Just once a day.. but I can’t.. I hate everything around me.. selfish people, materialistic people, happy people… and so on.. are use the term hate very lightly as it’s not them that I hate it myself.. because I can’t be like them people.. Unfortunately that’s why I can never have children because I would never want to pass on this horrible gene. Unfortunately that runs through my family so basically everything is shit but what do you do do you give up would you carry on me personally I just have to keep pushing as hard as I can until it’s finished.

[@Nugzz187]

@@calskyler1091 can I use that number in WhatsApp?

[@calskyler1091]

Yes

[@Nugzz187]

@@calskyler1091 I’ll send you my number. But by message if possible.. don’t really want to put my number out there.. my. Email if possible? I only sleep about 1/2 hours a night