Here’s Why Alcohol Can Ruin Lives…

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[@Av-vd3wk]

These kid cops are WEIRD! Why are they in there surrounding him in intimidating silence like that? And the “I’m getting a smell, can you get in there? At 13:52 and the other cops response…just really strange…

[@archangel2781]

This guy doesn't need alcohol to be a piece of crap. And for choosing the be with a guy like this, his ex is likely a piece of work herself.

[@jamedlock83]

@@archangel2781 STOP JUDGING PEOPLE

[@archangel2781]

@@Av-vd3wk Because they are letting him incriminate himself, and he's doing a great job at it.

[@derrickdomino7287]

@@jamedlock83 Afraid of change

[@murphyoutdoors1547]

Gave up drinking after my wife looked at me one night when I was in the bottom of a bottle and she told me that she didn’t see “me” anymore that I was a shell of the man she married and I wasn’t the father my kids needed. After that I realized I was in a low point and I sat the bottle down and haven’t picked it up in a year and a half. Sometimes a person needs to see how low they truly are before they admit their problem and get help.

[@bouya283]

Keep it up big dog

[@williamklingeman8256]

Good shit dude.. stay true to it

[@NJgateway]

Wow! That's amazing! I can imagine that's not easy to do. You should be really proud of yourself.

[@mikebentley4832]

I’m glad you were able to turn it around! Keep going buddy and never give up!

[@jessetm7732]

proud of you, keep it up. i wish my father would quit. i remember begging him at 8, so mad that he seemed to not care at us that one night around that age, as he wobbled up the stairs, i thought of just pushing him down to get him out of our lives. kids are way more effected/aware than adults give them credit for. i’m 21 now, he’s still an alcoholic and the damage he has done to all of us is monumental. all this to say, you’re incredibly strong for putting the bottle down, and more importantly, putting your family first. you have no idea how much it means to them. congratulations on ur sobriety, stick to it! ❤

[@jbmusicman1]

The struggle is real. I'm the ex-husband of an alcoholic/addict. 23 years together. Her last relapse was the worst I've ever seen. I've had emergency custody of our 2 kids since March. She still fights, lashes out, plays a victim and minimizes her actions. Her parents enable her behavior. Our teenage daughter doesn't want to see her. Our son can see her as long as it's supervised. I really wish she would stop hurting the family and get some real help. I'm going bankrupt with attorneys. Felt good letting that out. Happy to see so many comments from people who have "been there" living a sober life. Gives me hope.

[@paulabrown6840]

Hang in there..it sounds really hard for you and your kids... maybe go no contact...if she’s insinuating herself and alcohol into your lives. 🙏

[@duck8280]

@@paulabrown6840 kind of hard to go no contact like that with an ex wife, and it’s her kids too. But I getcha

[@InevitableTruthTeller]

Hugs from the same world you live in. There are a lot of good people out there still suffering at the hands of alcoholics. There are about as many alcoholics who have progressed to recovery, and the families rejoice. Hang in there. Al-Anon is an amazing support group. If you haven't already, you might want to check it out.

[@imlistening1137]

Best wishes to you. I hope you keep up the fight for the sake of your kids health and life, and your sanity.

[@michellemesecke3500]

Be strong my friend, you sound like a wonderful father your children are lucky to have you. It's sad that it's costing you so much money to keep your children safe.

[@Kekistani_Insurgent]

Keep these videos coming, man. As a recovering alcoholic, nothing helps me stay off it like videos like this. Half a year already, partially thanks to you. Thanks again.

[@jackcole2452]

I relate to this a lot. I’ve maintained sobriety feeling sorry for the alcoholic that still suffers.

[@im_agine852]

Youre on the right track. Keep up the sobriety!!

[@GrungeVeins]

Good job!

[@ryz8]

great job, keep it going! each day is a new win from this horrible addiction.

[@16wolff]

Congrats, keep up the great work on your sobriety❤️

[@sagrammyfour]

Here's another example: In 1977, a beautiful young 20 yr old woman was killed by a drunk driver in Corpus Christi, TX, one day after receiving her Associate's Degree in Computer Science and accepting a full scholarship for her baccalaureate degree. Forty-six years later, there is no "getting over" or 'closure"--that's a myth. The drunk driver went on to live a happy life, but our family is still serving a life sentence of grief and loss.

[@irlGlitches]

[@goaskmymom1350]

That's heart wrenching! I'm so sorry. ❤️🙏❤️

[@mleh2512]

My deepest condolences to you are yours. My husband lost his life a year ago due to someone else’s criminal negligence. The sentence given does not replace him. I understand. There’s no such thing as closure. Love and hugs.

[@ShawnMB-l9l]

It’s awful and I’m so sorry for your loss. We need significantly tougher laws on DUI offenders. There is zero excuse now a days to drive under the influence, it costs $20 to get an Uber or Lyft and they still have taxi cab drivers, absolutely ridiculous!!!

[@sharongrigg5336]

Yet time n time again I hear when drunk driver's are arrested "it's only a traffic violation". I'm so very sorry.

[@Cronica013]

Once I heard a man say something that stuck with me till this day. I think about it all the time and it truly changed the way I look at life and sobriety. He said "sobriety has given me everything drugs and alcohol promised me". I'm telling you these are words to live by.

[@ATF-Agent-007]

Somewhat similar to what a good friend told me: “Alcohol has never done anything FOR me, but it sure has done a lot TO me.”

[@Jekkel-]

Bro you can say this 100000 times. This is so true. God damnit so fucking true. Alcohol and drugs fucking make literal endless debts in your mind.

[@wally2786]

If I put my sobriety first, everything that’s second, becomes first class!!!!! Not to mention having a life beyond any dream I could make up!!!!!

[@ATF-Agent-007]

@@wally2786 You got it👍🏼

[@Str1ng5]

marihuana isnt a drug

[@40below1000]

I was in conrol of my drinking until suddenly I wasn't, and I lost my family, my home, my job and so much more. Things happen slowly, then they happen quickly. To anyone still struggling with sobriety, it's worth the battle. Keep doing what you're doing

[@johnhenderson131]

I have the same T-shirt, you're right but everyone must find their own reason, hopefully before it's too late. Encouragement like yours can help so much and so many.

[@spiff311]

Yup me too. I got to the point of blacking out everytime I would drink. One night my wife filmed me and I was a little freaked out by what I saw. I had to decide that morning if I was ever going to drink again and I chose my family. Sober for 8 years now. I love waking up every day not feeling like shit. Best decision I ever made!

[@bragr_]

"I was in conrol of my drinking until suddenly I wasn't" Betcha if you ask your family when you lost control, it was a lot earlier than you think.

[@Cahwai]

@@spiff311 i never went down that road but i’ve been down the road of trying to take my life and last year on labor day i wrecked my car into a tree at 105 mph and survived. It’s been a year almost and i’m the happiest i’ve been in a long ass time. The battle is worth fighting.

[@Docsjeff]

Absolutely,& ask for God’s help.Admitting you have a problem is NOT a sign of weakness,it is a sign of COURAGE!!! You don’t realize how many lives are effected with both your drinking and you quitting.

[@joeydrummer7929]

I’m a recovering heroin addict . Haven’t stuck a needle in my arm in over 5 years. Addiction is a horrible thing and hurts so many people . The last time I used I overdosed in a public bathroom and nodded out to where my face fell into the toilet. I aspirated toilet water and my heart stopped . A random citizen found me and did cpr until the paramedics could get there and narcan me. Haven’t touched a needle since. Hope everyone out there suffering with addiction and suffering with family members who struggle with addiction get help and peace .

[@kittywantsmoney]

good for you for getting help and over coming your addiction 🌸

[@tonyontilt3522]

It's been 18 years for me. It can be done. Everyone talks about the odds being so far against you but if you want your life back bad enough anything is possible.

[@DocBree13]

❤

[@jaybee5650]

I am so glad you are alive ❤

[@BananaBandito1864]

@@tonyontilt3522 hey now (~)};) that's beautiful brother. NFA 💀🌹⚡

[@lgaines4086]

I'm impressed with the strength of those car windows

[@valeriereneeharper]

He had window tint on them, so more or less a large adhesive sticker kept it together

[@spacewalk6766]

I was thinking the same thing, i had window tint on my ford explorer and i was able to punch them out to get my keys out when i locked them in. Window tint doesnt matter

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

neweer cars have laminated side windows.

[@skipmozisek]

Incompetent is all over these KZbin videos

[@michaeldavid6284]

A wooden stick isn't the best tool to break auto glass.

[@tomatoenthusiast]

As a former child of alcoholic parents, I hope you all who are sober now know just how fucking proud I am of you. My mom passed of a brain aneurysm due to heavy addictions and stress, so please stop while you can Help is out there and you are so loved

[@qthedoggy7898]

Much love bro❤

[@tomatoenthusiast]

@@qthedoggy7898 appreciate it dude, much love 🖤 ☮️

[@timberwolf5631]

What a beautiful, heart breaking comment. I am 2 1/2 years sober from alcohol (no probs with anything else, thank God). It took an NDE to get the help I so desperately needed. I had to do it for myself, for my own life. Nice side effect to that was and is that my family no longer avoids me, and they trust and respect me now. I am grateful for my sober life every single day. I hold that very dear and close to my chest. It saddens me greatly every time ANYONE dies from this. I'm not your mom, but I would hug you anyway.

[@tomatoenthusiast]

@@timberwolf5631 thank you for this. I’m so proud of you and I don’t even know you, but I just know from my own experiences that your family is proud of you as well. I can only hope you’re also proud of yourself, because you did the work !! 👏🏻 I’m not your family but I would hug you as well

[@timberwolf5631]

@@tomatoenthusiast 🫂🤗

[@Creepytaco95]

I’m 95 days sober. Everyday I’m reminded of why I quit drinking. Eventually I would’ve gotten a DUI or killed someone or myself. My life without alcohol is the best decision I’ve made in my life so far.

[@Maxim2693-g5w]

Congratulations! I just got 5 months clean 2 days ago. I understand the struggle. Continue to work hard towards recovery, which gives enormous freedom.

[@peggycarson4420]

Keep up the good work

[@htothek9780]

Alcohol is the worst for real i dont know how your legal situation is in your state but you could maybe try smoking weed instead im not talking about everyday but every once in a while at weekends might help you with your addiction

[@sfcrmsa]

Good luck Brother. One day at a time, then weeks, years and live a good life.

[@TheFrenchPug]

Congratulations. I bet you feel better overall as well. Just keep drinking lots of water!

[@elizabethrandall1202]

I’ve been sober for three years but still struggle with the shame of my drinking. Hope one day I can forgive myself.

[@wattsinc.]

I mean it is a disease and for three years that's not easy you made a change that no one can force be proud of the fact that you are recovering one day at a time

[@karahershey]

Don't have shame Because you had the strength to did recovery be proud of yourself

[@moongoddess8568]

Celebrate your clear mind. ✌🏼

[@michaelmelton9691]

No shame in having this disease. I also struggled with this horrible addiction. I have been sober and clean for almost 12 years. It is a disease not a character flaw. Sadly, shame goes with this sickness. I had people tell me if I was a real man all I had to do was just stop drinking. I was to,d that I had weak willpower and needed to just toughen up and quit. I had a Doctor explain to me that willpower has nothing to do with it. He gave me this example which has stuck with me. He said “tell those who say just quit to go purchase a bottle of Milk of Magnesium and drink the whole bottle. Then tell them to use willpower to not shit their pants. If they can do that then I can buy their willpower theory. You have much to be proud of for being able to quit and break the cycle. Let go of the “shame “ idea ! You have a disease and holding on to that thought of shame instead increases you chances of relapse. Be proud of where you are at No where you have been.

[@audreythepoet]

Try a little tenderness toward yourself. You are a marvellous human being and we all forgive you. You’ve beaten your demons back, don’t add another. You don’t need it. Best of luck, 💕🇨🇦💐

[@arr204]

I was a heavy drinker and used drugs "on the weekends"....I did so many things I regret while under the influence. I lost relationships and some friends because of my behavior. Everyone here in recovery knows what I'm talking about. Stay sober and keep trying to do better.

[@thepinch1839]

Make up for it by not being abusive anymore 🤷

[@seymorestuff235]

I've been clean and sober since 1985 and I'm grateful every day. Once sober I was fully aware of how I had hurt and worried so many people that I loved. Only because of AA was I able to make amends and not let the guilt and shame drive me back to alcohol and drugs. Love to you all.

[@rayvenangeline9780]

so proud of you

[@favnumber10999]

But the main theme of AA is to guilt & shame members. It's not all its cracked up to be especially when you look at it with open eyes

[@chrismiller9948]

@@favnumber10999 Sober 36 years. I'm sorry but you're mistaken about AA-- guilt and shame have nothing to do with it, exactly the opposite. What we do is make a clear eyed appraisal of the damage we've done to ourselves and others by our drinking and make a sincere effort to set those things right. In that way we begin to heal the guilt and shame that haunted us and which would inevitably send us back to the bottle if left unaddressed. Sober life in AA is all about joy and gratitude and opportunities to be useful members of society, not brooding on our failings. We take stock early on so we can let go of the negative thoughts and behaviors that drove us and embrace life.

[@Godlim17]

@@favnumber10999 To each his own. I have 10 years thanks to AA. If it doesn't work for you, that's okay it works for other people. However you find sobriety is valid.

[@gigiis526]

@@chrismiller9948 AA is a cult and the "higher power" is not necessarily Jesus Christ who is the only God in this world. John 14:6.

[@TheHudsonValleyWanderer]

I love how he calmly says " what's all this about" while the cops are smashing his car from all sides. lol

[@elim]

Lmfao

[@cosmicabyss7358]

4:40

[@cosmicabyss7358]

I don't know. I think it was a valid question he's really confused. Lol Can you see me not resisting!!!

[@SkiggsMoDiggs]

@@cosmicabyss7358 he may not have been PHYSICALLY resisting, but he was still not complying with what they were saying. That's still resisting

[@cosmicabyss7358]

@@SkiggsMoDiggs No, that's what the perp said in the vid. Sorry I didn't put it in quotations. Lol

[@slickfox26]

My father died from heart failure from drinking. Doctors told him he had to quit drinking cause his heart was failing and he told them he couldn’t stop. He would go to work and come home and immediately start drinking until 1 or 2 in the morning. He eventually lost consciousness and went without breathing for too long and ended up brain dead and we had to make the decision to remove all life support and let him go. This is why I will never drink. He never got to meet my son and I will not do that to my son when he is older.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

I'm sorry about that man. Just to let you know, there are many sons and daughters of alcoholics and drug addicts that are in your shoes. Children of alcoholic and drug-addicted parents usually hate the stuff that killed their parents and made their childhood more difficult. You know first hand what alcohol does. I know firsthand what drugs do as well. However, It's our own sons and daughters we need to worry about. They also carry the gene of addiction, and they need to see firsthand what that stuff does. Alcoholism and drug addiction often skips a generation due to the sober parent shielding their kids from the evils and results of addiction. Then the kids get curious and may start an addiction since they are prone to the addiction itself. My cousin's dad died from a fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis due to drinking. He doesn't drink, and he always preached to his kids about how alcohol and drugs destroy lives. But kids usually dont take the message seriously. One day, he did over-hear his 14-year old kid talking about going to a party with alcohol. So they both (with his other son, who is 11 years old) went to skid row in LA to talk with the addicts there. They were actually very encouraging and candid when speaking to them- most were people who had sound mind and body before they tried drugs, and their rampant drug use brought forth drig-induced psychosis and other mental illness. that trip proved effective because it scared the crap outta those kids.

[@YoutubeGuy825]

Im so sorry to hear that. This story hits home because my father is the same way. He doesnt want to stop

[@galaxysurfer1122]

Sorry for your loss, just experienced something similar with my best friend.

[@قناةلنشرالخير-ص3ل]

In my religion: drinking alcohol is prohibited

[@Marin3r101]

@@قناةلنشرالخير-ص3ل good for you. Beating your wife is still acceptable though?

[@gracerodhouse2695]

the way he talked to the officers even while in handcuffs… i can’t imagine how he treated his wife

[@MrGoombasticveryFantastic]

Oh Im sure hes a real bread winner for her

[@hanovergreen4091]

Wearing a wife beater...

[@kellibella0804]

I was thinking the same thing the whole time!! I was about to write a comment telling all women to take a good look at him & his behavior towards cops while he's literally in handcuffs saying he'd like a chance at two of them (obviously threatening them) ... But then the video ended with the update that the dude died before his charges even got taken care of! With a record of drinking and driving like his, and driving without a license for almost 20 years ... Wonder what the chances are his death was alcohol related. Hope his wife is able to find peace & finally feel safe. 🖤

[@MsLH208]

@@MrGoombasticveryFantastic its I'm NOT im& its he's,NOT hes!

[@ph3nixrise]

She the one that choose to be with him m. Woman typically aren’t the smartest at picking good men. It’s her fault

[@MichaelSmith-ey6sf]

Man I’m brought to tears by all the people in this comment section that are THRIVING and living their lives naturally. Keep it up. I don’t know you guys but I do know that I love you and I love your efforts. Please continue choosing the clean path. ❤

[@FraeuleinSunshine]

Thank you 😌

[@chasermalloy7406]

Poor guy died. That's just another soul lost to alcohol. Tragic situation that plays out every day everywhere in the world. Good to hear so many here have beaten it. They all tell us that it's an illness these days but it's actually more about weakness in the proper analysis. That's why regardless of what your demon was, you all who have beaten it have shown great strength any enjoy so much of our admiration.

[@everforwardhikes1452]

coool .. Ill drink to that ...

[@mosesthetruth1000]

I hope all the people struggling with alcohol or any other addiction to break the habit for good. I personally grew up to an alcoholic parents and cocaine flooded neighborhood. I endured many struggles growing up. I was addicted to alcohol during my adulthood years and barely survived cocaine, and I hit rock bottom in all of life aspects financially, physically, relationship, career etc. I'm very lucky that I have met my Muslim neighbor in Brooklyn who saw me breaking down one day and was by my side and never left me as if I'm his brother. I'm very thankful that I decided to go to the Mosque and converted to Islam. I've got my life purpose back now I'm married and I have a beautiful daughter and I'm financially stable and more than ever mentally and spiritually stable. It's the five prayers. It's Allah. Never trust the media and what has been said about Islam. Politics is a dirty business and all they cared about is money. The whole system is set up over the dollar without any regard to your suffering or addictions. Peace and love!! Never give Up.

[@kjwworldwide]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@munkustrap2]

To everyone commenting on their sobriety stories...Thank you so much for having the courage to quit drinking & the strength to stay sober. A drunk driver killed my parents when I was 5 & my sister was 6 months. It began a downhill slide of horrible events in my life due to our placement. Please remember, if anyone drives drunk you're not just risking killing someone, you're also risking ruining the surviving family members lives in more ways than you can imagine.

[@MamaLinz123]

Oh my, I almost don’t have any words to convey how absolutely tragic the loss of your parents and subsequent effect that terrible event had on you and your sibling. I am so sorry. I hope your life has some peace and love in it now. Sending you my very best wishes.

[@stonwall9065]

It takes no courage. If it were up to me, I’d still be drinking, but God spared me from that. I get no credit for the good that has happened. I can only be thankful, which keeps me in the right place

[@stonwall9065]

Also, I am sorry for what happened when you were little. I’m sure it drastically reshaped your course of life, and your sister’s. You’ve been given a story and a chance to help others through that same experience. All the best.

[@VisionClearly]

I am so sorry...

[@nicoleamy1126]

I think people with stories like yours need to be told more often and be highlighted more. Maybe make it a mandatory thing to watch while in driver's ed in high school or something.

[@cce8632]

A someone who grew up in Wisconsin I can say that drinking really is a huge problem there. My mom was a full blown alcoholic and my dad a functioning alcoholic. More than a few times they drove me and my sister around intoxicated, driving on the wrong side of the road and laughing about it. As a kid I thought it was normal for adults to drink beer with every meal except breakfast. As an adult myself, I rarely drink and i don't surround myself with people who do. It's a horrible thing for kids to be part of.

[@TalkBack17]

I live in Minnesota and you are correct, MN and WI are like the twin drunk states of the country

[@michaelpryor78]

Yea well winters like those will do it to people

[@grama9094]

I grew up in Wisconsin then moved my kids out of state to a dry county/bible belt. It doesn't matter where you live, there is always going to be alcohol and drugs being abused.

[@cce8632]

@@grama9094 we now live on southern Iowa and meth is the big problem here.

[@coracarp3819]

So sorry you had to go through that!

[@TinyHyena1967]

The cops in this video dealing with Josh are friggin' amazing. After everything he put them through at the little convenience store, especially when he rammed their vehicles with his car, they treated him with such total respect after they had him handcuffed. Asking if he was injured, being careful of his bad shoulder, and just being insanely nice to him in general.

[@ms.opinion8470]

When they started breaking the glass, pulled him out and got him on the ground...man...very good police

[@lucialuciferion6720]

I honestly think it's overboard. How can any , potentially dangerous, criminal take a cop or a cop's threats serious when they act so docile (asking him to exit the car at least 10 times before they take the next step). That's not how you deal with kids and it should not be how you deal with criminals. The old saying, you give an inch they take a mile comes to mind.

[@Orvvv200]

@@lucialuciferion6720 I don’t agree with you at all. We shouldn’t encourage violence among cops.. I can tell that you’re American from your comment. Why does it always have to be violence first?

[@lucialuciferion6720]

@@Orvvv200 Because a gentle approach is not going to be respected or listened to. Get real now, if someone gently asks you if you could please do something or else they are going to slap you gently on your wrist, would you do it or laugh?

[@gixG17]

@@lucialuciferion6720it’s much easier to prove that the suspect is uncooperative when you’re being nice than if you’re coming in at full force. The police doesn’t want to use force (and maybe even injure themselves) so they’ll take any chance they get to have it done the easy way. The law is going to be enforced no matter how much respect they may or may not have.

[@scandelicious764]

This has to be one of the most inspiring comments sections on KZbin, certainly that I’ve seen! I’m proud of all y’all who are fighting to stay sober. Keep spreading the good word!

[@VENENOSEASON]

It’s pretty annoying honestly, this isn’t a recovery circle.

[@nycolelincoln883]

@@VENENOSEASON right..and its honestly embarrassing .if you call yourself recovering addict that means you have literally no self control ..that's not something I would be proud of. I can go days with a sip but you dont see me looking for attention when I'm drunk or sober. Lmao

[@mindsigh4]

@Keegan L Patterson 🙏💜🕯️🌱🐾🐾🌿🌎🕊️🔔

[@lukegarnand4528]

I agree it's good to hear positive stories and to hear from positive people.

[@ArthurMorgan123-r6y]

Click "Newest first" and check again ;)

[@firstnamekaty8830]

As someone who grew up with an addict for a mother, i can say without a doubt that alcohol was by far the worst and most destructive. She had always smoked weed, shot up cocaine, took pills, etc. but she never was much of a drinker until I was in my 20s. She had went to rehab and stopped using cocaine but then just switched her addiction to alcohol and became an alcoholic. She deteriorated so fast. The alcohol was WAY worse than the cocaine or pills. She had a major stroke a little over a year ago and now she’s in a nursing home. She’ll never recover. It’s really sad. The crazy thing is that after a year of being in the nursing home and not having access to alcohol, cigarettes, weed, etc., she looks better than I’ve seen her in many many years. She has color to her face and her eyes are bright….you can tell she’s had a stroke bc she’s completely paralyzed on one side and her mouth droops on that side but she still looks more healthy than I’ve seen her in a long time, maybe ever.

[@virginiaanndavidson178]

@First Name Katy: I’m so sorry you went / are going through this. I also so happy that your mom was able to get some functioning back and even happier that she has you to,help spread awareness. You touched on many really important points and I commend you for sharing this difficult situation and for using your voice to try and spread as much info possible to help others, which I’m sure you will 🫶🤗 Cheers, V

[@Dragnoxz]

My mom drank heavily and I have many physical and mental scars 😢. She had her 3rd DUI and I made her stop by force. At that point she had no choice but to stop or else I’d be gone forever. I wasn’t the one drinking but it ruined my life and hindered my potential prosperity. Now I gotta work even harder to build my life and prosper.

[@Mr.Studer]

Sorry to hear this about your mom.

[@user-oj9iu2yr1w]

Who asked about your mothers history? Oh that’s right nobody. So nobody cares

[@WoogieboogieOG]

No one asked 🍻🍻

[@missolesoul]

My father was a cop disabled permanently by a drunk driver. The effects have lasted decades, and the hurt and pain seem to be bred into my family.

[@FurrariAussies]

So sorry. Was he on duty? How long did he serve? We should acknowledge his years of service to the community.

[@estherbrown4084]

May your heart be mended.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

You mean your children seem to be affected by it?

[@missolesoul]

He was a cop for ten years in Philadelphia. The pain and anger has resonated on the rest of our lives. The jovial but tough cop became an angry man always in pain and letting us know how his world was ruined. I particularly was someone he picked on. The disability and acute pain on this man who used to feel he was helping made him into a enraged, scary man. Terrifying. So my kids know a little about why I am like this.

[@FrankYammy]

Youre really pretty

[@johnp.2267]

Most of my dad's side of the family are either heavy drinkers, or alcoholics, and I always promised myself if I ever felt the *need* for a drink, I'd dump out everything in the place and never touch the stuff again. I count myself supremely lucky that I've never felt that need, and I applaud all of those who took that first huge step to sobriety after fighting their addictions. Much respect.

[@Gaetano.94]

Been clean off of fentanyl for over 27 months now. Couldn't be more proud.

[@powerlifting1012]

You speaking from the grave or what?

[@skaterrrdie]

Keep up the fight brother

[@tiaguile6854]

How are you doing now ?

[@Gaetano.94]

@@tiaguile6854 amazing thank you for asking! I started doing it because I was self medicating since I couldn't find a doctor to help me with my pain, and was using the bathroom over 30 times a day because they removed most of my bowels. Ever since I was put on methadone, a lot of that stopped but I still can't get out of bed with my pain sometimes, but I'm still clean off of fentanyl for 43 months!:)

[@l.h.2543]

Congrats! You should be proud! Good job❤

[@artisaprimus6306]

Alcohol killed my only sister. She literally drank herself to death. The family pleaded with her and tried to intervene but nothing worked. Alcoholics reach a point of no return at some point. If you see a loved one with a problem, intervene in the strongest possible terms. Set boundaries and don't concede. You might save their life.

[@XablazedX]

Yeah, but if an alcoholic or drug addict doesn't want to stop, they will NOT stop. I'm a recovering opiate/heroin addict, sober for about 5 years now.

[@BigNr3d]

@@XablazedX great job man! 👍🏿 glad you turned your life around. That's tough to do. Blessings

[@XablazedX]

@@BigNr3d Thanks, my man.

[@artisaprimus6306]

@@XablazedX Unfortunately, I know you are right.

[@magavelli420]

You're right.

[@ShrimpinAintEasy]

That window held up better than my last relationship

[@kimmyfreak200]

😂

[@DirectorEvN]

Bruh that window had its life together man

[@rondawalker8285]

😅🤭

[@notmoose8670]

Many newer model cars are being made with laminated side windows much like the windshield to stop people from being ejected in a car accident.

[@tamibarber1216]

Ahhhaaahh

[@starlingswallow]

The _amount_ of people in this comment section that have kicked alcohol's ass is inspiring and makes me want to cry tears of joy! You are ALL worth being sober, being present in your very own lives~ I know life is hard and painful at times, but you can do this....and you're _worth it._ You matter. You are loved. You are worthy of so much. My mom grew up in an alcoholic home. Her parents were violent. My grandfather would drive her and her siblings around town while he was drunk, accidents happened, people on bikes were hit, grandpa blacked out many times, one time he was in jail and due to it being a small bayou town in Louisiana, my pawpaw was friends with the jailers, they gave him a cigarette in his cell and he almost *BURNED THE WHOLE JAIL DOWN!* I love my grandpa/Pawpaw....but he must have been in so much pain, and the ripple affects of the alcohol abuse have carried far and wide. Especially to us kids and our kids. 😢 I'm working through my own anger at my mom and dad for things that happened in my childhood and remembering what she lived through as a child of two alcoholics helps me empathize with her.... thanks to all of you!!❤

[@llong2283162]

God bless you 🙏🙏❤❤

[@RissaFahy]

When the drunkard said “are you scared” all patronizing and the other cop said “no I’m the scared one, he’s pretty strong” I laughed out loud.

[@callaswagadocious]

69th like 😏

[@Mxzyck]

I struggle with alcoholism and got 2 DUI’s 5 years ago back to back, was in a dark place and that doesn’t make it an excuse. Losing my license and being caught was the best thing that ever happened to me, cause I can’t imagine had I hurt or killed someone’s loved one😞. It was destructive and selfish. Now that I’m older I feel so ashamed but all I can do is be a better person tomorrow.

[@iswimslow4]

Proud of you man keep doing the right thing 🙏🏽 life is better this way

[@JG-ye7ey]

I have almost an identical story. It's crazy how selfish and dangerous my actions were, but at that time it didn't even cross my mind that I was putting other people in danger too. I had such low regard for my own life that I guess it extended to other people's too.

[@louiefalvo7708]

Ur a real mf love u

[@vmat2957]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@vmat2957]

@@JG-ye7ey relatable! Woke up in solitary confinement in Galveston, Texas jail 4 days after I turned 21. And once woke up in a strangers bed after a party! Many i other crazy stories but I am 27 now and hardly want to drink

[@jjsmith475]

I will add my two cents on this video. First I too am proud and happy for all of you who are working hard to stay away from the substances that controlled your lives. It’s no simple accomplishment. You have to have help and you have to admit and understand that you yourself have the problem and want to do yourself a favor and work to free yourselves from the horrible life of addiction. It didn’t surprise me that Josh didn’t make it. In the first week of April of this year (2022) my twin brother didn’t make it. We tried for so long to help him and talk to him. He had just gotten out of prison and I saw him for two weeks in November of last year. 5 months later and he was gone. Accidental overdose of methamphetamine. It was found in the autopsy he did not have Fentanyl in his system. They found him partially decomposing with two freshly used pipes with residue. It was sad end to a troubled life. Do not let this happen to you. Keep working and stay clean and sober. I am most sincerely proud of all of you and the many others out there who fighting the battle every day. RIP Josh, and my twin brother.

[@senselessDesires666]

😭😱💓💟💯☝🙌

[@LLace]

Jj, first let me say that I’m so sorry about your loss . I can’t imagine the pain that you’re going through with your twin brothers death and I hope that it’ll get easier to deal with one day. Merry Xmas to you

[@LLace]

I myself have been clean from meth and heroin since May 2014 and while I’m not happy , I’m at least living and healthy otherwise .

[@nannesoar]

My heart goes out to you man.

[@jefferyiverson5841]

Did you try to help him or forget about him like my family did…?

[@DMK48906]

He died due to opioid addiction leaving behind 3 children.

[@happycloudswhoo3691]

I quit drinking 16 years ago and I STILL need to watch videos like this to remind myself why.

[@daynasafranek7807]

IKR? It’s a great deterrent. I quit drinking 13 years ago.

[@jenerin905]

It's a good reminder how destructive alcohol really is. People love to glorify it and act like drinking isn't that bad, but I really think that is just an excuse. I admire anyone for taking the difficult road and getting sober.

[@wemissedyounate]

been trying to quit since nov. failing hard

[@vaccineskillpeople3688]

​@@wemissedyounate I know. You can do it. Its the hardest thing to do in my life by far. Watching these type of videos help

[@happycloudswhoo3691]

@@wemissedyounate You're not failing, it's not like that. As long as you keep trying, your not failing.

[@Brandon78568]

I got my first dwi this year in February and been sober since. Ever since I was put in those cuffs and brought to the jail I've changed my life around completely. I'm glad I've chose to stay away from alcohol. Family and friends were worried about my drinking and I just never listened. I guess for some people like me you gotta get to the lowest point in your life to realize you need to wake up..

[@dhibaidrisso8530]

I'm proud of u bro

[@jaketimmerman5424]

Same bro I got my 1st in February this year as well... Luckily enough I didn’t injure anyone or myself

[@Chris_Medina]

Proud of you keep up the great work!

[@wally2786]

Excellent on the recovery, but if that’s your bottom, you better stay on top of it! For some, one DUI is just the beginning!!!

[@Str1ng5]

just cus you were caught...if not youd still be doing it...dont be all righteous

[@frankyjas5184]

I’m so glad I don’t drink anymore. I got 2 DUI’s when I was younger. It’s been more than 10 years now. Thankfully I have had my license back and I have had a clean record. Haven’t drank since 2013. But it destroyed my life. I lost my job. My house. My car. My wife. I lost it all. Had to start from scratch. I fell into depression. I was incredibly alone. I hope this is a lesson to all. It’s not worth it. I’m not saying don’t drink. If you like to drink, just do it responsibly. We have so many options now. You can Uber yourself home. You can really avoid all this.

[@stephenmorris3696]

keep going forward, you have a good story and it's a credit to you to get through, I have also lost a lot but not through alcohol but a bad women who took everything I ever worked for. I have been fighting my way back, but for you with the complication of alcoholism that's next level. Take care my friend I hope you keep inspiring others.

[@wrathfirex]

@@stephenmorris3696 Good luck to the both of you. Stay strong!

[@LuisaN-u7u]

I can't imagine how difficult the relationship was for the lady who was married to this entity. In a passive aggressive manner, he ignored multiple POLICE OFFICERS armed around him, yelling at him while breaking his car windows.

[@HowardDaniels-uw8tj]

I think there used to be a diagnosis for passive aggressive personality disorder, it's not in current manuals

[@Kakmanmartinez666]

My mom was a reason I never started drinking after she passed. I saw how much it affected her and my family growing up. I was only in highschool when it really started becoming an issue. I'd walk in on her passed out in her bed and the whole room smelled awful bc of how much she drank. Almost every morning when I'd get ready for school I'd hear her puke in the bathroom because of how much she used to drink. At times she'd get really sick and be in bed because she tried to quit cold turkey. I'd come home from school to see her sitting in her car drinking big cans of beer and sometimes she'd even be passed out. I remember having to help carry her inside and put her to bed because she was so wasted. She was angry and belligerent when she'd drink. I remember all the nasty things she used to tell me but I knew she didn't really mean it. She rarely hit me when she was drunk but it was more verbal than physical. I still remember her rushing into my room screaming at me over something I did in school. I skipped classes because of what I was dealing with at home. I was not in the right state of mind every morning before school. All I did was worry about her. All I did was think about her. She used to go off in the middle of the night drunk and I would stay up hoping she'd come home safe. I cried when I heard sirens passing by because I used to worry she got into a wreck or got pulled over and taken to jail. This wasn't how I wanted her to die. I was only a kid and I still needed her in my life. Eventually, she did get help for her alcohol dependency. She was doing so well and she even got her own place to live. She wanted to go back to school and get a realtor license. She was going to get remarried and I was going to have an amazing stepdad. He loved both of us very much. Until I got the call in December of 2019. My brother told us she was in the ICU for a suicide attempt. I didn't want to believe what I heard. I didn't want to believe my own mom could've done something like this. She struggled with mental illness most of her life but I didn't think she'd go this far. When my brother found her, she had relapsed into alcohol again and that's what fueled her to do what she did. I'll never forget seeing her laid up on the hospital bed with all these tubes and wires on her. I'll never forget the last time I held her hand. I'll never forget her smile and her laugh. She finally passed away a few days later and it was one of the hardest days of my life. I'll never drink because of what it did to my mom. And I made a promise to keep living my life even if it hurts. Because I want to do better. I want to be better than my mental illness diagnosis. I had every intention of taking my life after she passed. I counted the days and wanted to go out on Christmas. But I never did. I kept fighting. Alcohol ruined my family. And I don't want it to ruin me.

[@teddyrose4919]

Thank you for some clarity

[@donarthiazi2443]

You must have done something really awful for to drink like that. What a mess!!

[@DavidSjodinisbest]

I mean you can drink with care

[@sarahelyse6447]

Both of my parents went this way. I won’t touch alcohol.

[@sarahelyse6447]

@@DavidSjodinisbest usename checks out

[@seanmanning1136]

3 years sober from alcohol in September.seeing things like this just reinforce my sobriety

[@bobsum1745]

3 days sober /will be tomorrow / Nobody wants to buy me a drink, don't recommend friends of mine to anybody. They are heartless.

[@grapeape1965]

Congrats Sean. One minute one hour one day at a time, you got it!

[@MortishaPoppins]

You are amazing

[@TC-bz9dz]

Congrats let me buy you a drink....let's get drunk....one more time won't hurt....lets go

[@nicholasgermer2910]

Congrats Sean! Keep it up!

[@megasus140]

Sober as of August 9th, 2018. I am now studying the law and living a peaceful life. Addiction is very real and is usually the result of trauma. I'm sad this man lost his life. Prayers to the family and to those who are still struggling. You can beat this. I believe in you.

[@newsing33]

I don't know you, but I'm proud of you! 🙏❤️

[@desdicadoric]

Great work Megasus, I wish you so well in that

[@asalindstrom6652]

Thank you.

[@azuman7]

I'm not sad, thenworld is better without him.

[@megasus140]

@@desdicadoric thank you. That is very kind of you. It wasn't easy. But you know what? They were right when they said it would be worth it. I can't tell you how good it feels to look in a mirror and see hope staring back at me. Recovery is a beautiful thing.

[@stewarln52284]

He comes across as a raging covert narcissist. It’s alarming, I escaped (literally in the middle of the night) from someone like this two months ago. It’s not WHAT they say, it’s HOW they say it…the demeanor, smart-ass, controlling (yet Im-the victim) behavior. No amount of therapy will help the vast majority of people like this. Especially people like this who also use substances. Not changing…he probably caused a lot more pain in his life that he endured. Just sayin.

[@shannonheck8253]

I completely agree with u with how u describe being w a narcissist. I was thinking the same throughout the vid. The behavior is so scary

[@mon6335]

I'm 14 and my father is an alcoholic, my mother used to be one but thankfully decided to change. I'm very glad to everyone here in the comment section, and in general for staying sober! My parents alcohol stuff really messed me up, and so I cannot stand to even be near drunk people or just people drinking in general which I'm sure will be an issue in the later years when I'll most likely be surrounded by people that do that lol. Anyways, that is all, have a great day, thank you for coming to my rant or whatever

[@drakeb6168]

youll always face the challenge of peer pressure. There is nothing wrong with having a hard limit and sticking to only drinking socially. As example, I can not have more than 3 drinks because of meds. Big life change.

[@palladium607]

@Drake B it's totally fine to not drink at all. Period.

[@DavidGilman-rc3bq]

I understand completely ! Hang in there .

[@AriArcher]

My best is advice don’t ever drink not even one time. Because even if it feels good and you have a fun time that one time you have no idea how you are playing a dangerous game that can lead you so far down that you’ll think I wish I would have never ever ever taken one sip of alcohol. Life isn’t like The Hangover movie. When bad crap goes down while you’re drunk there are actual legal consequences that can destroy your life forever even if from the outside it wasn’t like you got in an accident and the other person didn’t make it. It can just be getting one DUI or anything related to drinking that you did that wasn’t the real you and you’ll realize something else was pulling your strings while you blacked the whole think out and you end up paying for something you don’t even have any memory of doing and it can be overwhelming and change you inside like being a shell of a person. Not everyone who gets sober ends up having a great life. That’s just a lie. It is more like you’re just trying to avoid ever getting in trouble again and so you have to shut yourself out from the world because you don’t want to be tempted and you don’t want give in and wind up back where you started or worse and so for me it left me with trauma and severe ptsd. Red and blue blinking lights absolutely scare the shit out of me. Set off panic attacks. Like my dogs light up toy ball. Looks like police lights going off and I have a physical response I cannot control which it means of triggering this fear inside and impending doom feeling. Jail is worse than a mental ward. Or maybe not. They’re more like one and the same. And when you’re sober surrounded by crazy people who are violent and intimidating it is a nightmare you cannot wake up from and every minute feels like an eternity. Don’t ever do drugs or drink and you will never end up ever experiencing real jail, not the fake stuff in movies. Not every jail is the same, of course, but if you get a bad one holy crap you’ll wonder how the hell any of it is legal to let the shit happen in the there the way it does. It like being flung into the Gladiators and you’re trapped and you want to dial 911 and have the police come rescue you but the plot twist is you’re surrounded by police and they won’t even look at you and if they do it is like you’re not human anymore. They don’t care if you’re genuinely scared. The sick part is they want you to be so you won’t come back. I get it. But it can be scarr you in ways that you never thought was possible. It has been 8yrs and I’m still not over the traumatic experience. You don’t want to be caged. Stay away from alcohol at all costs.

[@LittleLulubee]

So sorry. My mom was an alcoholic and growing up in that unhealthy, dysfunctional environment totally messed me up, too. It’s such a selfish act. Wish you well, take care 🌸

[@theduder2617]

EVERYONE clean and sober who remains clean and sober deserves immense recognition at the very least. What you have achieved and what you battle every day to maintain is absolutely AWESOME!! Thank you for being strong and focused. I can not even pretend to imagine the struggle. My addiction is merely cigarettes. I lit one as I clicked on this video. I recognize ALL who are levels stronger than myself. To be free of that which attracts you is impressive and deserves respect. Best wishes for all in a struggle who are making effort. May you always win the battle each and every day.

[@longliveavalon]

Mine is ciggies too bro

[@mirandaramirez992]

heroin n fent here n it’s physical hell for weeks(dope sick ) it’s hell

[@Bhamloud47]

It’s really not so hard. I say it with love, not as an ass. Look at yourself on the mirror and think about your addiction and what it’s done to you or will do or what you hate about it. Decide to quit. It’s that easy. The process is hard, but not as hard as you tell yourself it is. Half measure rarely work. “I’m weak, I’ll get to it later, maybe it’s not so bad”- all excuses. You are strong enough to leave it behind, you just choose not too. I did for a long time too and after I finally decided I’d give it a real try I kicked my self for not doing it sooner. Do it now.

[@annie-k5213]

Totally agree.

[@shakesisdeadya-cunts6675]

@@mirandaramirez992 Heroin/fent detox is a week, a week and a half. Methadone or buprenorphine withdrawal can be six weeks of the coldest hell you could imagine depending on your dose when you "jump off", due to the half-lives of the individual compounds. I've quit using maintenance drugs and heroin/fentanyl, hell even kratom is uncomfortable to quit. But I've never been able to totally quit smoking cigarettes.

[@captainclute6889]

I am a recovering alcoholic for 30 years it controlled me. I made the mistake of getting behind the wheel and into an accident that involved 2 other vehicles. I don’t remember anything about the night but thank God it was only a fender bender and nobody was hurt. The absolute fear knowing I could have easily killed someone that night has enabled me to remain sober ever since. That was 2 years ago and as terrible as it was it ultimately saved my life.

[@noahandmick9646]

You should celebrate with a couple drinks

[@divinelilvirgo]

@@noahandmick9646get a life bozo

[@cosmicabyss7358]

@@noahandmick9646 You're so funny. I forgot to laugh.

[@betsybabf748]

You're very lucky. I'm a younger widow, and my friend from my widow group lost her entire family, her husband and 2 young children, ages 2 & 4, to a drunk driver. I'm shocked at how many widowed families are the result of those drinking and drugging behind the wheel (not the cause of my husband's death). It destroys families forever. The families never recover. Problem drinking hurts the one addicted, but getting behind the wheel inebriated is outright attempted murder, and sometimes unfortunately, murder.

[@beekneed]

@Betsy/BA BF It's hard to conceive of how life shattering and unbearable this is for that poor woman. The destruction caused by drunk driving is impossible to quantify. Peace to you x

[@JDB51]

Aw man he’s the worst drunk. He speaks normally, but gets angry and defensive and fights everybody

[@KotaSFCMMA]

*I’m so proud of all of you guys* 2 years sober here. So happy to see everyone beating their demons🧡

[@corydinsmore1117]

I've beaten most except my sleep paralysis demon.

[@kneel1]

congrats! 13+ years off heroin here

[@r.urquia3202]

@@kneel1 congrats man, happy for u. hope all quitters fare well. 6 months sober, almost took my own life. not too late to make good decisions no

[@paulhabrelewicz7749]

I’m 27 years sober!!!🙂

[@therealdachshunddjangosmom]

@@paulhabrelewicz7749 wow!!!🎉 13 years over here ❤

[@FrankLucas1]

My mom passed away 2 years ago from alcoholism. I watched her deteriorate for years because of alcohol. That was her ONLY vice and she passed at 66 with severe dementia. I quit drinking after that and have been sober for 2 years now when I was a bad alcoholic myself. Never hurt anyone but myself with getting arrested all the time. There was a time where I thought I was never going to get sober, that this is just how life is going to be until I die. Something happened inside of me when my mom passed. I’m grateful now for being sober for so long. Praise be to God. If I can do it, anyone can do it, seriously.

[@seanwfindley]

Your belief in God is key.

[@patriciaroberts308]

Amen brother!!! To God be the glory!! ✝️🙏🕊️💕

[@seanwfindley]

@@patriciaroberts308 yes!

[@molliesilver2586]

Press on my Friend 🙏👏🙏

[@cantthinkofone6995]

Really heartbreaking to find out that he took his life shortly after this incident. He obviously had problems and you could tell he felt defeated and over it. Regardless of all of the chaos he caused in his own life, he was a father with three children - this will have a lifelong effect on them, no doubt. My father was an alcoholic and even at 40, I think about him and his struggles very often, it breaks my heart and it also pisses me off. He was found in his driveway dead when I was 20. He had a high level of alcohol in his system per usual, so they were unable to determine whether it was alcohol poisoning or the injury he sustained to his head that killed him. He was a very hurt man for many reasons and even though it had a massive negative effect on my life, I still feel terribly for the pain that he experienced before and after his alcoholism. Similarly, with this guy, it’s just hard for me to see someone hurting and so far gone that they just completely give up, taking others down with them. RIP, Josh.

[@Rightly_Divided]

I agree. I felt sorry for him too.

[@jennifergannuscio6086]

HUGS♥️

[@johnlocke_1]

Did he take his own life? Video just referenced his death, not his suicide

[@angeldreamzzz9692]

I’m sorry friend sending hugs

[@fernandapartridge5174]

@@johnlocke_1 apparently he did. Eleven days after this. Not sure of the circumstances though. It’s sad all round, especially for his children. 😭

[@rhondawileman1466]

5 years sober and clean from drugs and alcohol. Best choice I ever made! Congratulations to everyone on the path to sobriety! We got this! 👊🏻💙💪🏻😊✌🏻🤗🤘🏻

[@ugiswrong]

Does more sex help?

[@rhondawileman1466]

@@ugiswrong Well it definitely doesn't make it worse. 😂 To be honest, unless you are going through intense withdrawals, sex obviously would keep you busy and help with the cravings (urges) of wanting to get high. I got recommend to a Suboxone clinic and that helped with my addiction to opiates and narcotic pain pills. So, hey... whatever works for you...don't wait till tomorrow cuz tomorrow might be too late. Get help now! 👍🏻 Trust me, it is 💯% worth it!!!! Best of health to you and your loved ones. ✌🏻🤗🙋🏼‍♀️🤘🏻😊

[@Eztliz]

He’s calm, articulate, no slurring, and ostensibly speaking normally. Disturbing how someone so inebriated can appear so lucid. It’s really sad he never got the help he needed and left behind three children. RIP

[@peabody3000]

years of practice will do that! seriously though

[@heezypeasy8611]

Alcoholics are pros at being able to hide the fact they're wasted.

[@Allentox]

He rammed two cop cars, cost tax payers thousands of dollars and threatened cops! He needs to be in prison, FOREVER!

[@Eztliz]

@@Allentox way to be oblivious. He’s dead.

[@briggan007]

@@Allentoxwell depending on how you look at it he went SOMEWHERE forever

[@Havasumom]

As someone who grew up without a mother(22) and uncle(16) because they were killed by a drunk driver when I was 5 months old and they were my grandparents only two children, I want to say I am SO PROUD of you recovering alcoholics! It takes a lot of courage to admit you have a problem and even more to seek help! God bless you and your families. 💜🙏🏻✝️ NOTE: I want to apologize for any confusion reading my original post. I’ve always had a bit of a learning disability when it comes to writing & stuff when it comes to punctuation etc. I apologize if my post came across as rambling, confusing, or just so 5th grade. LOL I’m 54 now and I’ve just decided to apologize instead of trying to relearn. LOL I’m getting to old 😂

[@jacksally1]

God bless you & yours. 💜

[@Nurturing2]

God bless you!!! I am SO sorry for your loss. 💔💔

[@juntjoonunya9216]

Your mother and uncle were your grandparents?

[@jacksally1]

@@juntjoonunya9216 You should try reading the whole comment.

[@BelleMorte1183]

​@juntjoo nunya "They were my grandparent's only children." OP didn't use an apostrophe in the word grandparents, but it was still clearly obvious what they were saying 🙄.

[@jaykay1053]

The man in the video looked just like my brother, who lived seven more years than this man did. By the time he died, he couldn’t walk because he couldn’t feel his feet. He died with his scotch in his hand and was found by police ages later. There was no gun. He just simply died there, in his comfy chair. 47 years old. I loved him and he loved me but it wasn’t enough.

[@cycleof7s438]

so sorry.

[@OceanSwimmer]

My ex-husband is an alcoholic. I divorced him because his drinking & behavior was out of control. Our kids deserved a home with a functioning parent, and I got custody. He left the state and now, 23 yrs later also has permanent numbness in his legs. He married another alcoholic who just had a stroke at 70 yrs old. Today, I'm relieved that I divorced him because he was a poor role model for our children. Kids need two functioning, engaged adults in the home. It has been very painful for them to discover he loves his alcohol more than he loves them. If you have children and drink, get help. Alcoholics Anonymous' 12 Step Program works. If you can't do it for yourself, do it for your children. Don't leave them with a legacy of neglect due to alcoholism.

[@thedifferenceincolour7341]

This guy is a piece of shit I am sure your brother wasn’t like him in this manner, Rest In Peace

[@Littleangel_-jp4xb]

I went through nearly the exact same situation minus the children. My sincerest condolences to his wife, children, and family.

[@Womyn2me]

I'm so moved by these posts from folks in recovery. Thank you for taking care of yourselves. ❤ Your self care helps us all.

[@kneel1]

good im glad, because the dude in this video died :(

[@ppstorm_]

none of them are true

[@thetruthhhh6479]

5 years ago I made the best decision of my life and quit drinking, sad to say i acted just as bad as this guy or even worse. I got in multiple accidents and even rolled my car on the highway thank god I didn’t hurt anyone only myself pretty badly but I survived… If anyone is reading this and is struggling with alcohol\drug abuse please get help you are worth it

[@suomynona]

there is a much more simple easy tool that some police departments have. Not sure why they all don't.

[@brandonthomas4175]

Glad you made the right decision but I must ask, why did you drink in the first place? Just asking.

[@thetruthhhh6479]

@@brandonthomas4175 I got in trouble and got put on probation so I couldn’t smoke weed due to random drug tests, I substituted it with alcohol and started drinking heavy in my early 20s and it went downhill quick

[@PowuhToSeven]

Much love. You are still alive and doing the right thing. This guy sadly played it the hard way.

[@brandonthomas4175]

@@thetruthhhh6479 I see...well good that you recovered before it was too late. I appreciate you for sharing your story. Not alot of ppl are as brave as you. Keep the streak alive my man 💪🏽

[@kcmcdonald2489]

To everyone reading this who is a recovering addict or who has separated themselves from an addict who refused help, your strength is heroic. Addiction is a monster that only those who have faced it can really understand. My heart is with you all 💚

[@Around_blax_dont_relax]

You could always have the strength to not get addicted to drugs/alcohol.....

[@lojo1059]

❤

[@leehalifax]

I love how he calm asks "whats this all about" after violently ramming the cruisers behind him LMFAO

[@TheErik518]

Quitting alcohol was the best thing to ever happen to me. Being a young guy with a lot on my shoulder and too much to lose I’m glad I finally got a wake up call when people are usually in the prime of they addiction at the age I’m at. Tommorow will be my 10th month and I’m hoping to get my first year of complete sobriety from alcohol. :D

[@themanhimself3]

Congrats man! Don't ever stop.

[@jen5714]

Good luck to you, you deserve it for quitting.

[@buzzzthrower555]

You got this, next thing you know you will be hitting year after year of sobriety. I will be hitting 8 years in November, if I can do it anyone can do it. I made it through the absolutely worst day of my life, watching my dad die on my living room floor, and I didn't turn back to alcohol. I am proud of myself for that.

[@ultracurious]

Happy 10 month Birthday! One year is just around the corner ❤

[@ultracurious]

@@buzzzthrower555 I'm really proud of you too, Buzz ❤

[@loriking2113]

A shout out… to everyone of you on this thread, & those who are working on sobriety - my hat is off to you. Not only are you saving yourself… and inspiring the rest of us - but you are also saving people like me. I was almost killed by a guy who decided to drive drunk. Spine damages from C3 to S5, rebuilt out of metal up on top, but nothing can be done for the spinal cord damage. So you guys are encouraging me, too!! Thank you for that - let’s make tomorrow a good day & make someone else smile.

[@chuyistheshiz6811]

I'm glad I'm not alone in my struggles with alcohol. Everyone stay strong and keep on trying to better yourself.

[@patrickmcrae4403]

Go to an aa meeting

[@edsmiley5134]

So you're glad people have alcohol problems?

[@mattban4136]

Same here. You got this, friend.

[@Gatzucortezemmanuel357]

@@edsmiley5134 Yes, that’s exactly what he said, I’m so glad I could get you to summarize his comment for me.

[@rhondaclark716]

@@mattban4136 I’ve been off drugs for years and alcohol for the last 2 1/2 years, But I wonder if I’m gonna go to hell for smoking quitting smoking is even harder

[@melaniem4798]

He got mad at the one cop and irate and ready to fight because they were looking at him and he perceived that as a threat. That's the type of stuff that gets dangerous around people that are under any influence. It makes them very unpredictable and they find reasons to get mad in situations where there is none.

[@MoonWielder]

"The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken." - Samuel Johnson

[@johnnyl321]

"I'm tired of all these muthafuckin snakes on this muthafuckin plane!"....Samuel Jackson

[@johnhenderson131]

So true, excellent quote, thanks you for sharing it.

[@Connection-Lost]

Great actor

[@matthewmartin1852]

"Beer me"- Samuel Adams

[@MontagZoso]

Super cool quote. I don’t drink, but man, this can easily apply to my nasty smoking habit. 😳

[@Thatoneguy8100]

Awesome to see so many positive stories of recovery. Praying for your continued sobriety and for those like Josh who unfortunately will never get the chance to find inner peace on this earth. RIP.

[@marilynmiller5605]

I lost my son ( age 24 ) to alcoholism 24 years ago. He had an alcoholic father and grandfather. This disease is nothing to play with!!! It kills loved ones… it kills relationships. It kills . It kills! Get the help you deserve!

[@theskyybay420]

It's so helpful when crooked cops try to tell you you're an idiot and it’s “just” a choice and alcoholism/addiction is not a disease. The disease is real. I'm so sorry. I've lost many friends myself.

[@justlucky8254]

@@theskyybay420 ok. Can you name any other diseases that a person can rid themselves of voluntarily?

[@theskyybay420]

@@justlucky8254 A dirty MF can have sex with another dirty MF, catch chlamydia and *VOLUNTARILY* (word of the day) take meds and it will go away. That is just one ☝️ example. Maybe re-word your question or ask something smarter about certain topics that you don’t agree with if you wanna try and make someone, other than yourself, look dumb : )

[@theskyybay420]

@@justlucky8254 Also if you’re a fat diabetic and don’t want to be one anymore you can *VOLUNTARILY* lose weight and possibly not have diabetes anymore.

[@theskyybay420]

@@justlucky8254 The line between childish trolls and serial (JustLucky825s Stank mid-section) doesn't exist. It's sad that platforms such as this and the other few popular ones understand that well and will still do anything for a buck. Take your insincere "i'm mad at the world cuz my life sux" attitude and go preach your BS somewhere else ya poor lonely, and very smelly *C* word. There is a cure for your lonely disease, it's called stop being gross and ugly : ) ....

[@trashleyy]

aww the cop that said “hi” was so adorable ❤10:00

[@RandyTegridyMarsh]

Him : *purposely rams car into two cop cars* Also him: Owie you guys don’t touch my shoulder, ew the ground is wet 🥺

[@AnikaJarlsdottr]

Also Him: "can you see me not resisting?"

[@Rlars59]

you do realize they job is to serve and protect, regardless right? lmao bootlicker found

[@Michael-oi5fl]

Dude. He had a lot of issues. I'm not saying he was an angel by any means, but this wouldn't be as much of a problem if people with issues like him could find the help they need in this country.

[@nadapenny8592]

Oh my god thank you as soon as he started whining I felt my blood pressure spike Sure he's got issues but you can't just excuse alcoholics behavior. Addiction is a challenge, not an excuse

[@beanybabyrabie]

Wonder what you’d be saying if he was black. Police brutality perhaps?

[@YogsenForfoth]

I’m a recovering heroin/opiate addict. I’ve thankfully got 3 and a half years free from substances and alcohol. Hearing at the end of the video that this guy died made me think of all of the friends and acquaintances I’ve known over the years who have had their lives also cut short by our disease. It’s such a damn shame. I don’t feel sorry for him in many ways, because of how he treated his wife, but I didn’t want to hear that he died. I don’t wish that fate for anybody. 😔 edit: And yes, for those people who are denying it, addiction most certainly is a disease of the mind. That is an established fact, and has proven to be the most effective approach to longterm substance abuse treatment.

[@PocketGatoSleeps]

It’s okay to feel empathy towards someone you dislike or don’t agree with, that’s what separates us from being another animal bro you’re human, have a good day my g

[@robertg.9868]

I agree with you 100%. That could have been me at his age.Its pretty scary thinking about someone that young passing away from alcohol if thats what it was. Congratulations on being clean for 3 years. Allot of people who have not been in the same situation wont think thats a big deal but Im here to tell you that is a major accomplishment. Keep up the good work.

[@dontask4381]

God bless you stay strong

[@dl30wpb]

Lmao @ disease

[@Oliviaandtrina]

Huge congrats on 3 years, that's amazing. I have about 7 months now. I lost my bf to an overdose in 2018, and have lost a few others along the way. It's always sad. But I don't feel bad for this guy, I feel bad for the loved one he's left behind. Especially after everything he put them through.

[@thefirstguillotine]

alcoholism is one of the scariest forms of addiction-one of my parents really struggled with it when i was a kid. they’re so much better now, and i’m extremely proud of them. but i know there are so many children that can never say the same thing and may not even have their parents today because of it. please stay safe, and always take care of yourself. drowning yourself out is never going to be worth it. 💗

[@AvaLiveLife]

Josh, while officers are smashing his windows and shouting “get out of the car”, calmly asks with a lit cigarette hanging from his mouth: “What’s all this about?” 4:40 - 4:56 😂

[@anodyne_icon]

5 years sober as of last Sunday. Videos like this put things in perspective. “You are only as sick as your secrets” hang in there, you are not alone.

[@ATF-Agent-007]

Congratulations on your five years brother - one day at a time.

[@AKman231]

That’s a good quote

[@ATF-Agent-007]

@@AKman231 And it’s certainly true.

[@xchrisgotswagx]

alcoholism is real. i'm 23. i lost a lot of weight and started hanging around bars last summer. i started drinking real heavy, all hours into the night. late to work constantly. fast forward a couple months, i drove home drunk from the bar. crashed my truck. cops took me in. it was a huge wake up call! alcohol is evil! i've turned my life around big time now, i work 2 jobs and stay out of trouble. stay safe everyone and i pray for everyone on their journey to recovery

[@Zarastro54]

Man, only 23. At least you got stopped relatively early before you hurt yourself or anyone else. Luckily I never even liked the burn of alcohol and beer tastes like dirt, so it’s been easy for me to virtually never drink unless I’m tasting someone else’s.

[@justinstewart4889]

Alchohol isn't evil, buddy. You not giving a shit about all the people you could have killed while being shitfaced is what's actually evil. Don't blame the alcohol. It was you.

[@alexshaw8167]

Many of my college friends have fallen into severe alcoholism as they’ve gotten older and haven’t grown up from the BS we did when we were kids. Glad you’re on the other side

[@Zarastro54]

@@justinstewart4889 Well, it’s literally an addictive poison that humans have just adapted a tolerance for. Of course inanimate objects aren’t evil, but some are more inherently harmful than others.

[@santiagoaavalos5876]

@@justinstewart4889 obviously this is a lapse of judgement that was caused from alcohol and he has greatly healed since then. It’s insane how you barely know this person and have so much to say. Addiction is a real killer, and it is an intoxicant. Perspectives like yours are what lead to less rehabilitation and more misunderstanding.

[@pearjam5089]

so so sad. congrats to every1 in the comments that’s recovering from the addiction. nobody deserves to put themselves through this… then end up passing… there’s help/hope out there…

[@joravlin4902]

I knew Josh and I know his wife. I wish people watching this realized this was his addiction at it's worst. His wife is an amazing, strong, beautiful woman. She's raising their 3 kids alone now and is such a dedicated and caring mom. His kids are old enough to find this video, but I hope they never do see it or read the comments. They're good kids and none of this has been easy on them. Josh's parents loved him very much. They're not poor white trash, as another commentor assumed. Addiction doesn't discriminate.

[@pique-nique]

I quit drinking May of 1983. I thought after that I would never laugh again or have fun again or enjoy life as much as I had been doing, or at least as much as I THOUGHT I had been doing. But the opposite is actually true. Life is sweeter, more fun and the laughing is more and better than I ever experienced drinking. It can be tough making the transition but sooooo worth it!

[@azmgbbb]

I’m finally free from an abusive relationship with a drunk man. Being alone feels so incredibly good 😅

[@davidweyant9356]

Congratulations on removing yourself from that. I wish you well and God bless you. Prayers are answered. Always look for the positive.

[@SLConnley]

Domestic Violence counseling is amazing, it changed my life!

[@HopeAz-gk5ru]

Same here I know what you mean

[@mind.archives.]

I hope you stay away from other abusive men as well.

[@ricksherman34]

It's better to be alone than wish you were...

[@gordonb5576]

Prayers for all of those here struggling with sobriety. Don’t give up the fight and never hesitate to reach out for help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arbonneladyTN]

One day at a time!

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

I wish I knew where..no one helps the sober parent who goes to work,& all the kids games, is responsible,... WHEN- THEY ARE HURT . I'M an ICU RN.. need 2 hips , amongst other things, 😉( 32 years on my feet in ICU, or running as a cocktail waitress..) ,covid killed me and my gave my arthritis super powers, apparently.. so , do the right thing, save strangers lives for 23 years, be the PTA mom, team mom, lose ur home, ur 401k, job of 23 yrs anyway ;) ...

[@jflo1532]

It's all choices

[@Emily-ju1rx]

the officer that said “no i’m the one that’s scared” right around the 10 minute stamp looks like a blond ian gallagher😂

[@kellynorman3930]

These officers have a special level of patience with individuals like this. I couldn't do that! Bless them!💖

[@lisagrafton2529]

I wonder if they'd a t the same way if it was an off duty officer?? Bahaha!

[@KeepItSimple47]

@@lisagrafton2529 have patience with them? Yeah, they probably would…

[@DeathFromAbove_5.56]

It helps he’s white. Minorities get the short side of their patience in similar situations.

[@Yourworstfears]

Sometimes I mourn the “fun” person I thought I was when I drank, I was free (I have severe anxiety) I could let my hair down so to speak and have fun without worry of being judged, I wasn’t as up tight and stressed as I am now… but I STILL am so glad I stopped drinking. I was never addicted to it but I absolutely drank heavily when I was younger and after stopping it really shows all the ways you used to be reckless when seeing it from an outside perspective. I’m lucky to be alive after some of what I did while drinking (I can honestly say I have NEVER drank and drove though, never) my father was an alcoholic and I KNOW it had a big hand in his early demise. It ruined our family.

[@galaxy7206]

Stay on the straight and narrow good friend! I never did drink that much, but I do have anxiety myself. What helped me with anxiety was talking to a therapist,and maybe talking to someone for your anxiety can help.Good luck!👍

[@coryt3629]

I am a recovering alcoholic, my story is sad like everyone else’s ! I’ve been clean & sober for probably 30 years. I Thank God for my sobriety, I surely didn’t do it on my own! I call myself a recovering alcoholic because I don’t feel we are ever recovered! Put your guard down for one second, one second! Well we all know what happens! I am Happy & Content with who I’ve become. Thank You Lord for giving me a second chance !!!🎉

[@normanalvarez5751]

🙏

[@53mandevilla]

Blessings! So proud of you & you should be too! 😊😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@potatoo_]

i haven't even been alive for 30 years, good job Cory T

[@arroyofive9259]

Congrats bud keep it up

[@mish375]

Something that always gets me is when the perpetrator says "no" to the police officer's commands. What do you think will happen? That the police will just say "ok" and leave? Not going to happen.

[@fermentedchannel]

I'm nearly a year completely sober. My heavy drinking began when I was 13, and it grew to become a gateway drug to other drugs that ruined my youth. I became a destructive, abusive, and ugly man that was burning bridges left and right. I didn't know who I was anymore. Alcohol ruins lives. I'm so glad I quit.

[@jayqueuescontent8075]

im also a recovering alcoholic second time being sober coming up on a year this halloween! go us! lol

[@sisterdoublehappiness9714]

Why would you share this outside of a meeting? Sounds like you need connections with other addicts to get this off your chest.

[@fermentedchannel]

@@sisterdoublehappiness9714 Because one, I can. Two, I want to. Three, I'm not ashamed to talk about it with the internet. It could help others in many different ways. Plus, you don't even know who I am or where I'm from, so why would you care?

[@sisterdoublehappiness9714]

​@@fermentedchannel That's just my point. I don't understand why you'd share the most intimate details of the worst period of your life to people you don't know, will never meet and who will drift out of your consciousness the second they push your Like button. I also don't get the fetish about how much time one has. What does it prove in a program that is supposed to be about taking your sobriety One Day At A Time? My apology if that sounds harsh. I realize that AA has helped a lot of people get sober, but it has failed a lot more as well. For all I know, maybe you're not even in AA at all. The point of my original comment was that if sharing your story online is your main source of support, hook up with some real people. I also realize that criticizing anything about recovery is like criticizing the Pope or General Motors. Why do I do it? To paraphrase you, because I can and I want to.

[@fermentedchannel]

@@sisterdoublehappiness9714 I find it off-putting you're making something out of nothing with your negativity here. This video is titled "Here's Why Alcohol Ruins Lives". Naturally, you're going to read comments of people's sobriety and how alcohol was ruining their lives. You know absolutely nothing about me, besides that I'm sober. To immediately assume KZbin is my main source of support based off this one comment is ridiculous and frankly idiotic. Speaking about your sobriety shouldn't be something you keep private. It shouldn't be something that solely stays in a AA meeting. It's a real thing affecting real people. Speaking up about it can inspire others to see it's nothing to be ashamed about so they can get their shit together. I don't know you, but I can already tell you may be an insecure and perhaps lonely person that only feels validated by invalidating other people. Whether I'm right or wrong, I'm not going to explain this any further. Take care.

[@raymondcaylor6292]

To everyone in this comment section struggling and fighting addiction and sharing your thoughts and feelings I wish you the best and thanks for posting. You are not alone and worthwhile. I'm pulling for you.

[@amel2784]

She called him a narcissist and that's very believable watching him trying to tell the cops what they're going to do.

[@urzu7]

i grew up with a narcicist and this is one

[@Deplorable_Cruz]

Not a narcissist… alcoholism will drive you to the opposite of what what you really are.. it’s sad. But it’s a true struggle

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@Deplorable_Cruz "He doesn't change sweetie. That's just his true nature coming out." -Bloberta Puppington

[@tjmmcd1]

He HAD TO tell the cops what to do in the garage, just pleading with them to take him to jail, because several of the cops simply stood there for 5 minutes doing NOTHING... as if they were either drugged or under some kind of mind control spell. If it were ME, I would have been scared to death, expecting them to turn into werewolves and begin eating me alive.

[@amel2784]

@@tjmmcd1 ha ha ha. that's a good one. "scared to death" of cops who are calmly talking among themselves and following protocol. Tell us another funny one. "werewolves"....ha ha ha ha. I think you watch too much horror movies maybe

[@spedupmusic9761]

Those cops should probably upgrade their window breaking equipment!😅

[@horridjakers7841]

My adoptive dad is a recovering alcoholic going on 14 years now. I say this for all those recovering from addictions. I'm so proud of you. It's not an easy thing to do, but you make an effort to do it anyway and that's what matters.

[@Michael-zl4jk]

lost my dad to to alcoholism, worst part about it he finally wanted to get clear went to rehab and everything was great. then one morning he never woke up; one of the scariest things is that he told my mom once he was sober that alcoholics can die a couple months to a year after getting sober.. and that's exactly what happened to him. RIP to a real one.

[@MellieMonroe]

I am so sorry for your loss, I too have close family members in active addiction. Why do most alcoholics die shortly after getting sober?

[@johnengland8619]

Wow thanks for the advice

[@Michael-zl4jk]

@@MellieMonroe Its very different for everyone, and mainly determines how much or what you are drinking, my dad would go through bottles of vodka like water, I believe the reason they die shortly after is because there body is now so dependent on this drug and without it, it shuts your vital organs down.

[@mikebentley4832]

Sorry for your loss. I have met a lot of great people that had addictions, I wish that there was something that could really help them before it got out of hand!

[@Estesolace]

I lost my dad to alcoholism as well I was only 14. He was sobering up and ended up having a stroke from the withdraw and that was it. RIP.

[@bostonbreezyRN]

As so many others have mentioned, these videos helping maintain one’s sobriety is so relatable. I was an alcoholic/addict on and off the wagon for 8 years (I’m fairly young so most of my early adulthood/early twenties) and these videos help keep me clean and sober. I know for a fact I’ve acted like some of these douche canoes while drunk and I’m so grateful for my sobriety, but also for the fact that public videos weren’t really a thing during my alcoholism 😂 Congrats to you all and your sobriety and keep, keepin’ on !! ❤

[@Kjt9653]

Man that last bit turned left sharpley for me 😂

[@mrbisshie]

"ultimately, the charges were dismissed on the prosecutor's motion..." Me: "Oh, that's bull shit, they're being lenient ag-" "because of Joshua's passing in September 2021" Me: "Oh..."

[@alexandergunaka666]

@@mrbisshiethank you for making me not have to type it out. I was like is this is lacrosse??? Ohh

[@Lelani7]

He is definitely a manipulative narcissist. Even his casual demeanor after slamming his vehicle into theirs nonchalantly asking them, "What is this all about? " Trying to gaslight everyone around him into thinking everyone else was wrong and overreacting and that he didn't do anything wrong.

[@supergirl2204]

He's cold he's wet....boo hoo.

[@naturaltrader3832]

Addicts and alcoholics ARE manipulative narcissists while in the throws of the disease. I hope at least he was presented with the solution before he died.

[@stephanievizzi9147]

My dad is a narcissist and has other personality disorders on top of it. I grew up with the gaslighting and mistreatment, being blamed for his inability to control his emotional responses. So messed up. I married an amazing man and have been able to cut my dad off and move forward raising my children in a safe loving environment. So thankful to break the cycle!

[@merve8461]

I love how everyone becomes expert psychologist diagnosing him as a narcissistic because battered wife said so. I’m sorry, but everyone who shows a little bit of arrogance these days are called narcissistic. It’s ridiculous. If he really is narcissistic, great, but I don’t trust people who love saying that word.

[@KackieJennedy]

Down to the T. 💯✔️

[@salt-team-six5883]

As a former drinking alcoholic getting arrested for DWI was one of the best things that ever happened to me

[@TheCitroenman1]

👍👍👍

[@christina5kids16grands]

same. never touched a drink since.

[@derrickdomino7287]

Hey get it done with so you can go on.

[@ConnorMiller417]

Glad that you learned from your mistakes and are in a better place! Keep it up!

[@cmnyc3493]

As opposed to snorting alcoholic?

[@bigdcarmichael]

Hat’s off to all the folks who have stayed clean and sober or who are in the process of getting there. Let’s also acknowledge that Josh made a lot of bad choices in his life and harmed many around him. I’ve seen this happen with a stepson. RIP my man.

[@cptfreeman8966]

@@ohio hats off to the people who’ve been to the abyss and made their way back whole

[@projectdelta50]

I went on a fishing trip yesterday and the captain of the boat was a recovered alcoholic, he refused when we offered him a drink (this was before we knew that he used to have a problem) but super friendly guy, funny, and we ended getting a ton of fish. Was a good time.

[@loganfisher9107]

@@ohio let me know when Hat gets there.

[@neogeo1670]

@@ohio such an ignorant statement....

[@gzinom6801]

Every person who’s gotten clean has also been a dangerous alcoholic

[@Sigurther]

Narrator: "Ultimately, the charges were dismissed on the prosecter's motion.." Me: "WHAT??????" Narrator: "... because of Joshua's passing in September 2021." Me: ".... oh." Don't drink and drive, people.

[@ChosenGemInEye]

There's a lot of alcoholics in my family. Some are mad at me because I opened my eyes and realized that they have a drinking problem, and I didn't want to contribute to their addiction. It's really hard to admit that you have a problem even when others see it. It's never too late to ask for help.

[@mackenzieray3493]

Been struggling with alcohol for 4 years now. I'm only 25, already had 2 DUIs, some criminal Trespasses all because of my decisions when drunk. I never got into trouble sober. My wife has been helping me ALOT through these hard times, trying to ween myself off of drinking. It's hard but I can do it. For everyone who have recovered I am happy for you and I salute you, for the ones still struggling, you got this, we can fight this battle together and win!

[@JBurt-re9pf]

Good luck man, just take it day by day. Stay sober one day and then make it two. Before you know it you’ll be at a week. It sounds like you’ll be able to get off cold turkey. If you don’t think you can I would recommend talking to your local doctor and they might be able to prescribe you something to help if you are feeling sick or having shakes because of the dependency. Your wife wants to see you healthy and it seems like you want it too. You got this! Never give up

[@ColdCreekB]

Keep going, dude. You can get there. Props to your wife too for sticking with you through it all.

[@lpattenaude1716]

May The Lord Jesus, Most High, please grant mercy to You, your family, your work. If it please The Lord, may HE remove drugs and alcohol from your life and replace everything stolen from you and your family. Amen

[@gardendormouse6479]

@Mackenzie Ray Remember, you only have to stay sober TODAY. I think journaling helps. Also, Alcoholics Anonymous gets alot of criticism, but they are a community, so you're never alone, with no one to talk to. AA is also FREE.

[@jenniferfree4144]

One day at a time.

[@munchimoo]

i was only an alcoholic for about a year or so, but after one night where i downed an entire bottle by myself within 2-3 hours, it made me realize how low I was in my life and knew that drinking was not going to help me get better from my situation. I was able to forgive myself for being that way and now only drink socially and avoid drinking heavily every time because i have the reminder of who i was and never want to get to that low point again. to those struggling, just know that i believe in you! and i hope you guys are able to recover and find better ways to cope with those low times.

[@rollmops3113]

Congrats on your recovery. It's a good thing that you were able to get the clarity early on in your drinking before you had done too much damage in your life, and in the lives of others. Keep up the good work! God bless!🙂

[@munchimoo]

@@rollmops3113 thank you so much! i definitely have a lot of people appreciate that from me and those closest to me are gld i was able to fight out of that mindset 😌😁

[@MoonbeamBear61]

I began drinking (to get drunk) at 13 & struggled w/substance abuse ever since. I'm 62 now & haven't had a drink, nor illicit drugs (if u don't count kratom,) for a year now. Kratom helped me come off heroin 4 yrs ago. I have lots of regrets & broken relationships but can only live Right & pray now.

[@wheatstonebridge]

Curious.. You downed a bottle of what Beer? Wine or vodka?

[@rollmops3113]

@@wheatstonebridge pretty sure it would be a bottle of spirits. To an alcoholic, a bottle of beer is like a thimble full of soft-drink.

[@SerenityLioness]

My grandfather struggled with alcoholism on a daily basis for pretty much his entire life. He had his demons, but at heart he was a good man. He may not have been the best husband or even the best father, but I grew up never knowing of his demons until adulthood. He was an excellent grandfather and I miss him dearly. He was just starting to turn things around and held his longest sober streak when he unfortunately passed. I only wish he could have had more time to live the new life he found. Last time we spoke he was so full of life, and so excited about a sober future. He is missed and loved by many ❤

[@selfexplanatory6459]

I love how hard criminals act until the officer asks “are you threatening me?” and then it’s back-paddle city.

[@teridoster5840]

back **pedal 😉

[@cpmow831]

@@teridoster5840 Same difference… I mean he is wet…

[@edwinmejia3297]

My father passed away last year, alone, and in a hospital bed because of his alcoholism. He had been drinking for so long that even if he stopped he would still die due to his body’s dependence on alcohol. Either way his fate was determined. Some people are too far gone and I hate that truth. Please, if you have someone in your life that you see heading towards that path then do everything in your power to be there for them and to help them stop. You can make a difference before it’s too late. Unfortunately for me, my dad’s drinking began long before I was born so I couldn’t do much to help him. Because of that I humbly ask you to help those who still have a chance in memory of those who don’t. Sometimes all a person needs is another person. Be kind to one another because for all we see on the surface we never truly know what struggles someone might be going through and facing them alone is worst than whatever those struggles are.

[@MsAubrey]

And sometimes no matter how much you beg, plead, and pray the person quits, they won't anyway.

[@dbman1811]

I just want to congratulate you all on your sobriety, stay strong

[@gb342002]

I'm getting high as fuck as i watch this mmm