My Alcoholic Friend Jumped In Front of a Train

Patrick continues to help fellow alcoholics beat this horrible disease. This story is one of many that motivates him. Another example of turning bad into good!
#alcohol #recovery #alcoholic #alcoholicsanonymous

[@shane49520]

My girlfriend jumped Infront of a train when she was very drunk and depressed, mind altering alcohol turned into a life altering day for everyone that loved her. Miss her everyday

[@sarabeescutflowersmore795]

My husband has been sober just over 2 years! I have 14 years. When I was at AA... people said my husband might join me or not. Well, he finally did. We spend all our time working on our home remodeling, in the garden, and bought a camper. We have great neighbors with one neighbor being a part of AA. I truly believe God put that neighbor next to us.

[@HeartFeltGesture]

Good to hear. Yes, the Divine works this way, we are all blessed and have all been kissed, but we need to be sensitive to that Grace in our lives.

[@carlmorgan8452]

JESUS IS the answer to any and all problems 🙏 ❤

[@turkey4957]

God didn’t do anything, does god cause mass shootings or people getting cancer and suffering their whole life with deformities etc? Too hard of a question for you.

[@florag8529]

The alcohol, the "spirit".... it's actually a demon. So sorry for all the tragedy in your life.

[@joanmcdonald3176]

I believe that ! That's where the term "demon alcohol" comes from.

[@kathy_beauty1955]

I've been sober for 24 years. Worked in a bar for 5 years and the owner allowed us to drink so the customers would buy. We were encouraged to do shots. I could not drink without getting plastered even on my day off I w was in the bar drinking until I got a DUI. That was it. I quit the job, quit the drink and haven't gone back. Hard thing to do but necessary to see my grandkids grow up.

[@cynthiawilson5066]

Happy for you

[@dianesullivan1047]

Sober since Friday the 13th, 2002.

[@bcmcboot]

oct 6 2004

[@thomasshepard6030]

May 2012

[@jamieteal2107]

15 September 1999 👍🇦🇺

[@ab-ru4og]

Proud of all of you.

[@stephenroman9015]

It took a DWI to turn me around about drinking, the desire to drink left me; even with serious alcoholism on both sides of my family..... Your testimonials have power.

[@chewonthis...]

Sir, I see the contentment in your face. It makes you look handsome; and your smile lights up your entire person! Continue your fine fight in self improvement.

[@robertzambrano9101]

Eight years ago today I lost my little brother to this disease. AA saved my life over 20 years ago. We love Destin and because I’ve been sober every time we visit, I can truly appreciate my daily reprieve. God gives life and alcohol is a thief. Thanks for sharing your sobriety.

[@Unclejess]

God bless you bro

[@robmcguckin7605]

I had a cousin, his name was Scott and he was an alcoholic, mostly beer, I think. He was 28, drank alone in his room and rarely went out towards the end. I didn't see him that often because we lived one state apart and he was 12 years younger than me. Anyway, one day we received a call that he had jumped in front of a passenger train.

[@sablesanctum]

I wish this man the very best. Seems like a very cool guy.

[@ashleyshayia8087]

My daddy has been sober a little over 20 years and he’s doing great 🙏🏾🥳

[@susanh8685]

My children father was found dead in his apartment. He had numerous attempts at getting sober. 2020 he was at deaths door. I didn't honestly think he would live. 90 days in hospital came out was sober for about 1 year. Went back to drinking things got crazy again. My Son was mad at him. He never showed up at my son's wedding, it was at a fancy resort in Scottsdale. Very embarrassing for my son. 6 months later my Son found dead and we think he had been 2 weeks. 64 what a waste of his kids!! My Son isn't quite the same he found him! My Son is traumatized.

[@chuckppyro3137]

🙏

[@irecruitfish7410]

He needed help and you just pointed out what a shit hole he was. What steps did you do to support him? Just telling someone to stop drinking or to get sober doesn't work with this disease. Sounds like you were divorced?

[@mtmg3648]

I am so sorry. This is a wretched disease.

[@mchurch3905]

Sadly, a very common story. I lost my son-in-law at 41 to alcoholism. In and out of rehab, for years, he unfortunately took his own life. There’s got to be a better way. Thanks for sharing your story…

[@kathybradbury]

I struggled with alcoholism for at least 7 years, and have now been sober for about 12 years by the grace of God. I couldn’t do it on my own, but with His help, I am delivered. It is possible to be completely free from that craving…as another commenter said, it is a demon-God even states that it is in the Word. If you are a believer you have power over the demons through the gift of faith and the Holy Spirit.

[@74GenX]

I was in rehab at the VA with a vet who killed his wife and kids driving drunk. He was an emotional wreck every minute of the day.

[@user-adoyle123]

Hi. You can't blame yourself for your friend's decision to jump in front of a train. He made that choice. I know it's hard but try think of the happy memories of your friend as that way you keep your friends spirit alive. Hi from the West of Ireland ❤❤

[@thejesus95]

My brother lost his battle this year. His body couldn't take it anymore. If you're struggling to stay sober, know that we all understand it's a struggle. Keep at it please.

[@mtmg3648]

I am sorry for your loss. I lost my brother, too. ;(

[@Ozarkmcclark]

The problems are way deeper than alcohol

[@anniezion]

I agree.

[@Graceandres3]

But everyone has problems, so what makes the difference is where we look for relief.

[@Ozarkmcclark]

@@Graceandres3 please school me

[@mtmg3648]

True. When we were trying to get for my brother the hospital in LA said "you must first heal the trauma, if not nothing will change." My brother drank himself to death shortly after his fiftieth birthday. He had the world at his feet only to lose it all and was found dead on the Sunset Strip with a book on alcoholism and prayer cards by his side. RIP, Big Brother. You are at peace now.

[@anniezion]

@@Graceandres3Yes, all have problems (but if being honest, there are different grades of problems..) I think the difference lays in that some "look for relief" to numb it all away at any cost, whereas others just goes on with the pain and struggle through it. We have different personalities AND different DNA's, where some have genes making them prone to addiction. There are homeless people living on the streets that don't turn to alcohol or drugs, as well as there are people really having it all, that do.

[@Burrito327]

It's so hard to live with an alcoholic and then become an alcoholic. I felt so alone in both of these lives I've lived. I'm now living with an incredible husband who helped me get sober. However, nobody can get you sober except for the person looking in the mirror. I had to want it bad enough to leave the alcohol behind. I admire you for your story. There are so many stories like yours and mine, and it's a horrible disease that can be stopped. Thank you. Peggy

[@jinglebell9424]

I lost my ex to alcoholism. He wouldn't go to AA because he didn't believe in God and didn't need his help. Life kept going down hill for him. He died alone, refusing medical help. May he rest in peace

[@TheMikeharris7]

Fortunately today there are multiple other support groups out there that aren't based in religion. Sadly people think AA is the only thing out there and that prevents some people from seeking help

[@Skully921]

Horrible disease. I have been sober since 2015. But it's always only one drink away. Stay strong everyone

[@1summerflower]

So sorry for your loss. Pharmaceuticals do that to many people and they have no idea .

[@brettgreen853]

Its extremely hard to help an alcoholic at the late stage of the disease. I lived in Humboldt county Ca for many years. Knew alot of people that drank, and got in trouble for drinking. Well there was one cat, we will call him G. Well G was one of those blackout drunks. The type that would get drunk by himself and end up walking miles through his neighborhood and end up at my house or another's. And not knowing how he got there or how to get back, so we did alot of baby sitting for him. I mean, this was 2001, so we were all around 25, 26, 27 years old. I got my first dui in 99, and a 2nd in 02. Well that was that, never drank again. The sentences were light but i still didnt want to end up like G. G liked going to the bars as well. Of course all the bartenders from Trinidad to Fortuna knew him. He had probably like 4 DUIs. So after that, we started pulling guard watch at his house every night of the week, so ya know he couldn't get out to get in trouble. We cared about him. Worked for a while, but then one night someone left early on their shift, and he got out. Was driving a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, ya know, nice truck for a kid that age. Paid off. Well story has it he leaves his house in McKinleyville, and starts heading to Arcata to go to the bars at closing, because then he could tag along with a group of other drunks and go party with some random people. Happened alot. Well he makes it the 6 miles to H street in Aracata, which is one way going South. He gets like 3 blocks and starts pinballing his truck against 6 cars. Just wrecks the passenger side of his truck. He makes a left down a block to turn back to gead back North and hightail it out of there. Comes to the stop sign and low and behold an Arcata Cop was going North, already stopped at the stop sign. Cop went, and G just turned behind him. The cop obviously saw the damage but let him go. Cop gets into the other lane and slows down. G cant go slow enough. Eventually the cop just flipped on his cherries and let him pass, got behind him, and pulled him over. DUI on the spot. A whole gangol of cops there to investigate the area because he told on himself. Jail. You woulda thought they would have thrown the book at this asshole. But no, hires tge best lawyer in the county, Mike Robinson, who magically gets people off, for $30k. And Mike got him Misdemeanor probation and 6 months chopping wood. Unbelievable. They shoulda thrown the book. Because what happened next tuened not only his world but anothers, upside down. Same oattern kept going. We couldn't all just babysit the guy for life, but no one would drink with him and he wasn't allowed to drink with us if around. He was a good worker so its heartbreaking to watch. And hes like my best friends wives brother. It was hard. Well one day he gets hammered again and escapes to Arcata. He goes blackout mode and enters a place called Toby and Jacks where all the college kids drink. So naturally theres a younger crowd there. He goes and waits in line to play pool, but apparently started rubbing the kids the wrong way. He had a full beer in a big ole pint glass, and some young cat told him off. Well G just winds up and like a baseball pitcher tosses the full glass pint glass right into the lads left eye, and slices his face wide open. Eye exposed. Just nasty from what i heard. Cops jail. Court. Book. 4 years prison. I dont know what became of him. But we just didnt havevthe energy to keep him down. And thats the thing with people who are that deep into the disease: it ends 2 ways-the grave, or prison. Theres hardly another alternative. Some get sober after prison which i would imagine. I havent had a sip since 2012. Over it. Dont wanna end up like G, or like the poor guy in this video. Sir, sorry for your loss. You did everything you could do. If they wont do it themselves it will never happen. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you. And God Bless all you trying to beat this horrible disease. Its worse than heroin, about as bad as Benzos. Tread lightly youngins.

[@barbaratankersley7117]

Thank you for sharing so many stories I believe our lord and Savior Jesus CHRIST spare you to be able to help others

[@mobvlog3156]

Thank you for sharing this. I remember serving a man his last drink here in Las Vegas. Found out the next day that he died, the bar owner came in that night and said " Hey Tom, I see your here committing suicide again" I remember that, I did not sink in then. Very disturbing in a lot of ways.

[@BRIANDER100]

how old was he ? how much and how long did he drink ?

[@canucklehead70]

Interestings stories, im 32 and im on the boat. Daily drinking since i was 21. Multiple hospital visits, detox center, went from hard liquor to beer. I crack one open the moment i wake up and dont stop til i sleep. Have emergency xanax in case i run out, have to take gabapentin and propranolol to keep myself in check. I know ill get through it but damn its a fine line. Alcoholics really know how to push their bodies to the limit

[@nancythompson9558]

My brother, Gaylan, passed away from alcohol and diabetes. He was 54.😢🙏

[@user-to4vk2ue3q]

thank you for sharing. your honesty is refreshing. Keep up the great work.

[@alwayssearching1882]

Living transparent helps me on the winding road of sobriety. Thanks for doing the same Patrick.

[@darrenbeachy4567]

Thank you for helping others! J Campbell writes about a "Hero's Journey" which you are on and you are back to your 'ordinary world' helping others with the prize/wisdom gained from your journey. Thank you very much Patrick!!

[@donschlegel1972]

Love you Sober 38 years Gods grace ❤

[@denabatt]

I can relate to you, when you drink you didn't care or care to die but then when you're sober you want to live, that's me right now.

[@justmadeit2]

Some peoples body chemistry definitely leaves them vulnerable to being an alcoholic. Im 49 and no matter how many times I’ve gone to the pub over the years I’ve never increased the amount I’ve drunk which isn’t much. I can take it or leave it and in the past didn’t go to the pub for over a year because I was doing other stuff. I didn’t miss it at all. Yet my brother fights a battle with alcohol. I so think there is something within a person that craves it and has a high tolerance

[@user-qe6io2mm1l]

AA saved my brother, Dick. The answer to “I am tempted/weak. What do I do?” was always “Get to a meeting.” Sometimes he was going to AA every night. He called on the Lord Jesus Christ to save/help him, too.

[@crissycat3045]

Thank you for your story...wish so many people in my life would join a support group...it is not a way to live for sure...

[@bunlai5138]

Thank you so much for this, brother.

[@anonymous-xv9xt]

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Please don't blame yourself. He had a problem he couldn't overcome. It isn't your fault. 😢

[@RobertJung-bj3fo]

Alcohol is a ugly thing my wife passed away from that shit it was a accident I don't want to get into it but Amy was so nice it was because of a brain bleed from Alcohol here blood pressure went to his and she passed away...7 words I will never forget sorry there is nothing I can do that was the doctor..I couldn't not save her as much as I tried she was not a fall down Alcoholic...but she would drink a few beers a day and her blood pressure pills were not doing its job because of Alcohol..I hate Alcohol..it's something you see Alcohol signs all over the place but you don't see a sign that says Alcohol will make your blood pressure go up Dangerously..had I just of none that Amy would be here still...my love of my life ..

[@chuckppyro3137]

I can feel your pain, I'm praying for you🙏

[@64Sq]

Such an inspiration 💜 Thanks for showing us there is help for this disease.

[@SaraNorman-lv6cu]

I have no clue why this showed up in my feed lol but I watched anyway

[@chek6303]

same. it was good to see this guy talk. he looks healthy and genuinely happy.

[@raelynosborne9987]

Me too 😊

[@SaraNorman-lv6cu]

I also wanted to add that I understand what he means I am sober now to. I can't even date a alcoholic or drug addict anymore. It destroys the relationship eventually EVERYTIME and addictions are major issues these days! A person is just not going to be the best version of themselves unless they are sober its just true. It wouldn't surprise me if that is a major cause in divorce these days. Especially if they can't stop which is probably more common then we would hope and think. I have sure witnessed the worse in people because of the addictions.

[@michaelflores3767]

Thank u 4 sharing. Someone needs to hear this

[@MistyGallegos]

Ok, this is to strange. My alcoholic sister that died 20 yrs. ago in April, jumped in front of a moving train, and that is how she died. 😔

[@MistyGallegos]

Such a coincidence, thats totally amazing. God bless. I know these things hurt, I to, have been there. Never can be forgotten but can only make our own lives better with the endurance of situations we go through. This thing called LIFE...👍

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Good on you man for telling how it is. My old man had this problem, which probably helped me be more cautious.

[@jerig2820]

Keep up the good work sir. Im sorry about ur friend. Ive got quite a few yrs myself but, i still remember that i only have it, a day at a time. Telling people does help to keep u sober and it helps others!!! And sobriety has its own lifestyle. ❤❤

[@diegomontoya796]

I quit bartender after a few years. I no longer wanted to poison people for a living.

[@crochetninja5752]

Loved seeing your smile at the end. Keep up the good work.

[@thomask4836]

Your 90/90 story is GREAT! Just stay focused on living, not dying. Gifts will shower you one after another! Focus on those gifts and cherish them!

[@Initium1000]

I’m so happy I found this channel and I appreciate your videos and insight. I’m definitely inspired

[@Dominic-ul9xw]

15yr helish battle, i cried out to The Lord Jesus Christ, its like i never touched it.

[@b000mAZ]

💖💖💖💖 This really speaks to me. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@chrisc1011]

Thank you sir for sharing this video with us..I’ve been sober now for 4.5 years..I’m done!

[@silentdarkness6260]

Damn tommy chong looking good for his age lol

[@mcdouche2]

No wonder the guy jumped in front of a train. If his recovery option was to go to 90 meetings in 90 days and tell yourself constantly that you have a disease and that you're weak, anyone would kiss the front of an Amtrak.

[@Unclejess]

It’s a learned habit not a disease. It can be unlearned.

[@keyfinder257]

Very sorry to hear. Stay strong. Tragic your friend did that

[@dyingfromthelying]

Great video. thank you .I've been in the program for 28 years. And there's one thing I've learned you can't tell an alcoholic... And that's anything!😢

[@louiselunardon7097]

Love your strength, keep on ,your life is worth while. 🎉❤

[@benwright6330]

I'm glad you've got your health. It's all you really have in the end. You look healthy, ..you look really good. You just keep right on going.🍁🌾❄️🔥🌌

[@julieplummer6611]

So pleased you found the strength to give up booze. Nothing is comparable to health. Love and best wishes from the UK. 😊

[@TheMikeharris7]

Very happy you managed to get sober. I tried AA for 6 years and just grew to resent it for several reasons. It's a religous organization, they are somewhat hostile to new ideas, and are very dogmatic in their stance on the big book. Now I met a lot of nice folks there for sure and I don't want to disparage it for those it works for. Fortunately now days there are several other programs besides AA and I found something that works better for me. Whatever works for you run with it. I have a friend who says if painting your foot blue keeps you sober, grab a paint brush.

[@Splinter.00]

You’re an inspiration 👍🏻

[@user-wv5fq8di2m]

Excellent video - Thanks!

[@98pointseven]

I like your videos. Booze memoirs are some of my favorite reading material. When people start talking about alcohol, they often wind up talking about things that go much deeper. (One of my favorite booze books is John Berryman's "Recovery," which is categorized as a novel, but is obviously a memoir.) However, I'm always wary when people who are wrestling with alcohol insist on a particular orthodoxy to explain everybody's situation. I'm not convinced that one size fits all. My parents were an example. My dad was a free thinker, a bad boy, kind, sweet, generous, and a bit of a character. Not a drunk, but he liked to get tight now and then because he'd been through some hard times in his life and felt that he was entitled to some occasional pleasure. ("Who knows how much I DIDN'T drink?" asks Helen Archer in William Kennedy's booze novel "Ironweed.") But my mother did not approve. She came from a family of teetotalers, and told him he was weak for being unable to face "reality." The funny part was that she was hopelessly addicted to pills and psychotherapy, and had never faced a day of reality in her entire adult life.

[@lisagriffey2894]

Thank you for this

[@robertodibaggio8181]

Patrick is an Amazing person in both dealing with these Brutal, horror stories and willing to share with so many people who need help

[@jimlegalley6656]

Was never a follower my entire life. Lived an alternative spiritual life still running after 53 yrs, 43 yrs lap swimming 🏊‍♀️ and 51 yrs of bicycle touring. This year at 65, I'll be bicycling solo from S. TX to Bismarck, ND. Been a beautiful life that keeps on giving -alcohol free!!!

[@user-po7iv4ni3o]

Thank you 🙏

[@cathienelson5978]

Just found your channel today. Subscribed at the 2nd vlog I watched. ***never forget: you're a wonderful, caring person. I could sense that right away. ☆I will keep you & your journey in my thoughts and prayers, always. You can really believe that I'm sincere in that, o.k.?? Best Wishes. YOU'VE GOTVTHIS!!

[@GregorsOutdoors]

You can't blame the bar, the liquor store, or the friend who seemingly enables you...an alcoholic will just find another place, another set of fresh faces. I, myself, just can't go to bars any longer. It's no place for a drunk. I'm so sorry you lost another friend. Be still and know. Peace

[@rebeccam8477]

So proud of your sobriety! Congratulations and keep it up! To keep your sobriety use a text, phone call, or church for you! Prayer my friend 🙏

[@anniel6305]

thank you for sharing yur stories. I've been blessed to be in recovery for 14 years. Have heard of three deaths in my circle in three weeks. Two by their own hand, one from the effects of their drug of choice. Such a waste. All of them darling men who kept trying and kept falling. I fkin hate addiction x

[@dadisphat6426]

Good for you sir ! Very happy for you

[@superbug1977]

This is powerful.

[@johnbundy4505]

And you sell that poison

[@joesimons7387]

Alcoholism is not a good way to go. My father died of the disease as well as my uncle. I myself got sober in 1985 and still go to meetings and carrying the message and keeping my own side of the street clean. At 73 if I went back out I would not last long.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

This life is not worth living in. Unless you are rich, this is a living hell . We all die. Why should we endure all this torture?

[@Cazgirl-hq4hi]

Yep we are in hell…money gives u choices at least ..where u live who you live with…who u mix with..paying bills he’ll in heaven are both sides of the coin…and we are also walk with evil people down here…then u die…what’s the point of it.

[@Mark-pp7jy]

We're only victims if we think we are.

[@ThomasMitchell-kr8yy]

Good job sober here also seen to many die from it and didn’t want that for me

[@watsonhall3002]

Good story...glad you wanna live a life.😊

[@Tantemify]

sorry to hear. some people need help but there are too many of them. its impossible to help them all

[@markloubser2433]

Thanks for sharing. The thought of my children stopped me pulling the plug....

[@user-zc7iw4bw5x]

Watching from Ohio! People need to hear your story.

[@merrick926]

never did fit into meetings. early in sobriety i would go when it was hard not to drink. stick to it. more power to all of us

[@Macsrus5]

The church I grew up in with my grandma, has ALWAYS let the AA meetings be held there at no cost. The church is closed now😞 BUT, they are still letting AA use it👏❤️👏❤️

[@lodersdriving]

Good for you Patrick, I wish you all the best. I am glad to hear what you are doing is working. Have you also tried fasting or intermittent fasting? I believe fasting is a great tool for discipline and mastering the art of going without. Which can transcend to all other aspects of life. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@joegilbody4878]

I've been sober 33+ years. I've tried to help many guys get their life back on track. One very young guy I helped called to say he appreciated all my help. I said ok see you tonight. He never made it to our AA meeting. He stepping in front of a 16 wheeler and ended his At 22.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

It’s tough to call out addicted friends but, we must. It’s too much to watch an alcoholic go into oblivion. It’s stressful, sad, and it drains energy.

[@andysteele5707]

Not an alcoholic myself although came close many times. Other problems in life etc build up on you. Don't know if you tried meditation, or tried to learn it learn about it unlock its secrets and utilise its power. It'll change your life forever once you get to grips with meditation it's the best medicine for life. Your a powerful soul in a body with a chemical dependent brain. Your soul your entity, mediation is brings all those together and you through time discover a different vision of you and better understanding of the world. It takes time and daily 15 minutes minimum but it's so amazing. I recommend it. Best wishes to you 🙏

[@primalfury2011]

My Friend.. dont delve into the darkside tooo much. gotta keep positive and move forward..... I can see the hurt show thru.. Dont talk about the bad stuff too much..... I dont wanna see nothing bad happen to ya!!!

[@karena3102]

I just came across your channel. It shows on you kind sir, that you have alot of compassion for others, a very special trait to have.🤍 I'm sad that you lost your friend. May God see you through. Thank you for helping others! You are special. New subscriber here. 🔔👍

[@anthonybick9264]

When he started the story I thought no way as a bartender did he say this to someone but then I realize he owned the place. Makes sense. I assure you some people will fire you for saying something like to a customer even if it's warranted.

[@pwk22]

My father in law was a railroader. He was on at least one train that a guy jumped in front of. It stayed with him. If you are intent on killing yourself, don't involve a guiltless third party. Don't inflict your suffering on a poor railroad guy.

[@jinglebell9424]

That is so true, and I was just talking to someone regarding that very thing. Suicide is selfish and messy. Leaving someone else to clean up the mess that they created.

[@anniezion]

​@@jinglebell9424Awful thing to say. No one wants to take their own life. It's the pain they want to get away from. And when that low, at the lowest point there is in life, they do not think of it being selfish or affecting others, it's an act of desperation.

[@JT1358]

A large number of train drivers don't go back to their job after an incident. Maybe it's because here in UK our trains are smaller (especially underground trains) so they are physically much closer to the individual when it happens, sometimes lock eyes with them.

[@Moluccan56]

It’s a tremendously self centred deed. There are lots of ways to do it by yourself although someone still has to discover you. Rational thinking doesn’t factor into it.

[@anniezion]

@@Moluccan56 It's awful for all involved. When that deep into despair, depression or what ever is going on, the last thing on that persons mind is rational thinking. If for instance deeply depressed, you can be so tired that you do not have the energy thinking of or get a hold of things to help you do it, you take the fastest, quickest way, without a thought of anything else, or the consequences. Think about it, for you (assuming you are not depressed) and me, it seems really really scary to even be able to take that step out. You would think it's even brave (in lack of a better word), but it's just acute despair without the ability seeing any other way out of it all, in that moment. I feel more of sadness and what a huge waste, than selfishness. Of course it's terrible for the driver, absolutely. But at least it's not involving other people. Think of that German who crashed an airplane into the mountains, and took all the passengers with him. He was depressed they say.. That I tend to think is a more calculated act that stems from something more.

[@mrmaxaxl]

Oof! Those are some heavy stories. I'm sad for you, your sister and your friends. It's really too bad people can't handle substanses. I have definetely drunk too much sometimes in the past. But I always got my shit together and said to my self: is it worth feeling like shit for 4-5 days afterwards? Hell no. The last 15 years I always drink 1 big glass of water for every beer. And never more than 4 beers, once or twice a week. I want to be tipsy, not a stupid drunk. It works great for me and I haven't done anything stupid in many years. I just wish I would have learned this a lot earlier. But when you are young you don't think 2 steps ahead. You just want to get drunk and talk to the ladies. Now that I have a woman I truly love; I don't need to be drunk anymore. But tipsy is a nice feeling that I will continue to enjoy. I'm happy for you that you can enjoy life and feel good 😊

[@Johnnyo1300]

You can’t speak on it unless you’ve lived it my wife died puking blood on another man’s toilet. She was dead so long on this man’s toilet rigor mortis set in half pint of vodka and crank in her purse. Legally, she was still my wife. I couldn’t save her I saved myself, but I couldn’t save her.#broken

[@lindanorris2455]

SIr: sometimes the internal pain is far to unbearable to live with. there is no stopping the internal voices.

[@JohnAdams-rm7zm]

Well done 👍🏻

[@christiebetts-fi7qj]

So sorry about your friend

[@northeastshooter5135]

In my youth, never really drank. I was an athlete, sang in choir, cherished life. My wife of 35 years became fatally ill. It all crumbled. First time started drinking heavily. Now, I don't give a damn. I have nothing. Lost everything. I drink until I can't remember.

[@treelimb2878]

Well said Patrick. I'm coming up on two years. ODAAT for the win :)

[@mirelalonian5336]

The irony of this is he speaks about all these sad cases, but owns several bars

[@Destin60-hm2sh]

At one time, I owned and operated 10 restaurants in the Chicago area. The story of how I lost it all will be told in a future video. Thanks for watching!

[@drivinfool9902]

My oldest nephew killed himself at Thanksgiving 2023. I feel I should have done a lot more to try to save him. I moved to Denver during early sobriety and went to Al-Anon and AA

[@user-dc1po5lv4y]

The alcoholic electrical I mentioned in earlier comments tried AA and said to me as a joke "AA is for quiters and I have never quit anything in my life." He was dead in less than a year. He may have been asking me for help and I missed it. That sticks with me all these years later. Wi. Friend