MY SOBRIETY STORY || 5 Years Since My Last Drink

[@gloriinher40s]

I'm 12 years into my sobriety and I need to repeat what you said because it's so important, "IT TAKES TIME. When you quit your life is in shambles, it's takes time to build it back up." Please don't lose hope. I was unemployed and homeless at one point and now I have a good career in the aerospace industry, own my own house, and am graduating college next month at 43.

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

After 5 years it starts to get real. Up your meetings . By the grace of God, my sobriety date is October 6, 1989. I’m 53 years old with 29 years of sobriety. 😁

[@arsewipe8067]

UP ones meetings after 5 years...??? Spending the same amount of time if not MORE going to meetings than one did drinking is surely no "bridge to normal living". All the best an all that but I struggle with that one.

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Arse Wipe Some people might say “ did u drink every day?” Then you can go to a meeting every day. Nothing would stop you from drinking, now go to a meeting to help assure long time sobriety. Math was never my strong point, I actually have 30 years. Get 30 years one day at a time.

[@wearelimitless5443]

Wow! You should be proud. God bless.

[@matteightytwo]

@@arsewipe8067 I bet you dont do service at meetings either. I love where my bridge to normal living has taken me but Im set on never crossing that bridge again. Im stuff rife with addiction but Im aware of it, so I keep on top of it.

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Richard The Lion Hearted yeah I am over 4 years now and started to struggle recently, I don’t feel like drinking. Need to maintain my recovery.

[@janefm9220]

Hi Liz! Congrats on your sobriety. I stopped drinking years ago. And when people ask me why, I tell them I never made a smart decision under the influence of alcohol. It amazes me how people still try to influence me to drink, and I’m 50 years old. The peer pressure still exist. Like you, I realize there is so much more to life than drinking, and love that I have discovered some great hobbies to keep me busy. I hope more people see your story, and are influenced to change if they are struggling with addiction.

[@LizKidder]

Jane- you’re amazing! Thanks for your always positive comments/support❤️

[@vmdoyle1229]

Alcohol is the only drug we have to justify NOT doing. Isn’t that crazy?

[@janefm9220]

@@vmdoyle1229 right !!!

[@lilyleja522]

I wanna stop. and I'm glad I found this bc I admire Liz and I have so many similar hobbies to her but I just don't like myself so much being around others sober, I feel like I'm so weird and anxious and awkward.ive drank every day for 10 years. Its to the point I have to drink to feel normal, and mentally function.i even had to get my liver looked at at the g.i, my liver enzyme function was at stage 3 and somehow within 6 mos I lowered it by cutting down on whiskey, drastically, I was no longer at a stage 3 liver function (bad) but more at a 1.5. however, I was told my liver is still scarred. I know ultimately the choice is gonna HAVE to be to quit altogether, it's just a horrible battle to even fathom

[@janefm9220]

@@lilyleja522 hi Lily, try attending an AA group where you live. The support from these groups are amazing. A lot of times when we get sober, our friend groups change too. I don’t miss the partying drinking environment at all. I pray you find the courage to do what’s best for yourself.

[@HellaBella]

Thank you for posting this! I am 10 days sober. This is one of the best sober videos I’ve seen. I hiked the Georgia section of the AT. I’m going to go binge watch your videos! ☺️

[@fionarose673]

How goes your sober journey?

[@mom2irishboys]

Congratulations on 5 years sober! I am 104 days AF today. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@richardwood160]

Well done to anyone that gives up alcohol. Stay strong, have a long and healthy life. Enjoy your grandchildren growing up!

[@LizKidder]

Well I’m not a grandmother yet, but I get where you’re going!!🤣🤣 thank you!

[@Bellavanacoffee]

3 years sober here. Thank you for sharing your story. I think it is so important to share so we feel less alone. I loved drinking. I still miss it sometimes. Thankfully I am too stubborn to go back! Subscribed!

[@ToddStull]

Thanks for sharing Liz. Over the summer I hit 2 years alcohol free and 300 AT miles on the same day so that was fun. The main thing I appreciate about this... is that I'm watching this on a Sunday morning at the same time all my old friends (that don't call me anymore) are waking up with a horrible hangover and I feel great! When I quit drinking, I didn't really quit. I did a hiatus for awhile but through a few months my friends were calling me boring etc... and that became the driving force to permanently stop. I have an open bet with several friends that if they could hike along a 20 mile day with me on the AT... that I would drink beer with them but "lazy" doesn't win my bets 🙂 Thanks for being an on going inspiration!

[@kgrabowski1]

That’s awesome! Congratulations! I feel the exact same way now on Sundays since I quit drinking. Was always a weekend drinker and Sundays meant feeling like shit all day. So nice to wake up refreshed.

[@ToddStull]

@@kgrabowski1 you definitely have that right! It's basically considered "cutting edge" to not drink these days imo

[@LizKidder]

Yes! This is awesome! They don’t know what they’re missing!

[@JohnnyA__42]

I was 5 years sober and started drinking again 3 years ago. Same thought process. I have control of this drinking thing. Never the case. 2 weeks sober now and pushing for that 5 years again. I was the same way with the outdoors and skydiving. So funny. Hitting the trials this weekend 🙌🏻. My mind is blown how we have VERY similar story even with the AT . Keep up the great work.

[@LizKidder]

Congrats on figuring it out! Sobriety is so much better and easier the second time around, because now we know for sure what will happen!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Congratulations Liz! I bet it was hard to open up like this and hit the publish button. I’m glad you did. Great comments on this video too. I especially liked Chica’s. She’s great.

[@dphimes]

I actually watched your 9 year sobriety video before this one. Watching this I realized we were the same age when we went on the wagon, 25. I'm 68 now, still sober, and expect to be so for the rest of my life.

[@nomadictwist9154]

3 years from alcohol today! 8 months in I started hitchhiking/backpacking all 50 states after purging myself of my possessions and leaving my car... 23 down, never felt more alive..... my story is very similar to yours... stop drinking for a little over a year and thought, well I can manage this, it's a psychological thing... slowly but surely went back to drinking vodka for breakfast for years.... as soon as I accepted that I am essentially allergic to alcohol.... like the overwhelming craving for more and more drinks after the first one is not normal and definitely is a physical thing... I'm loving life... thank you for your story... congrats on year 6....

[@beemill2088]

wow-you're my hero-i went on outwardbound in 1979-24 days in the central cascades-rough stuff-...i was 22 -lost 25 pounds and didn't need to loose weight-scared the liquir outa me for 28 yrs-cranked it bk up at age 50-i'm 64 now and need to quit again-ya'll both inspire me-...ya'll have alot to offer that ya'll probabaly dont realize-ya'll are a REAL couple that tells it like it is and are very transparant..don't count out writing books -continue hiking and scaling some type of outdoors ...whatever-you're extremely talentened-ya'll have ALOT to offer to the world -i won't be your editor..as i made a d in college english as you can tell...PLEASE SCALE YOUR PASSION TO ANOTHER LEVEL-I LOVE YOU BOTH-GO FOR IT!!!

[@ChicaandSunsets]

1. You are incredibly brave to share your story. 2. I admire you SO much. 3. I LOVE that you had such an amazing boss and job, and that his ultimatum helped to give you the first glimpse of a good life without alcohol. 4. I know the black eye was horrible, but so important because it was your reason for making the decision all on your own, 100%. 5. I love that you found incredible passions after you quit drinking (you never would have discovered these otherwise). 6. I’m so proud of you!!!! -- Chica xo

[@LizKidder]

Thanks Chicago!! You’re amazing!

[@LizKidder]

Chica*** hahaha autocorrect

[@toddalan5603]

Congrats on your sobriety. I hit 3 years on 12-8-19. Man I love stories like this. My rock bottom was homelessness and institutions for me. Everything I had at one time was gone including my kids and my ex wife, it slowly came back and for that I’m grateful.

[@LizKidder]

Congrats on 3 years!!!💯✨🤗

[@SkyeCurrent]

When you said stick with it. It made me instantaneously emotional. I needed to hear that. This has been tough

[@shayshaygullison2170]

How's it going??? I want to quit so bad.it's taking over my life.I need support and help

[@SkyeCurrent]

Shayshay Gullison girl i just met my dad for the first time in my life at 23 yrs old so ya know I’m just tryna regulated both sides separately with both sides having alcohol addictions

[@SkyeCurrent]

Shayshay Gullison stick with it for just yourself can be hard at times

[@tropicalco2339]

@@shayshaygullison2170 best thing you'll ever accomplish

[@yankri88]

Congrats on your anniversary. I quietly celebrate mine every September 4th. This year will be 19 years. Best decision I ever made. If I had one drink, I had twenty. No such thing as having "a couple of beers" for me. I seemed to manage it okay in college but a few years after I graduated, it just got progressively worse. I'd take a day off to recover and then hit hard again. It became a vicious circle. I eventually had enough bad things happen that I bottomed out and decided that was it. I counted each day of sobriety for the first year, one day at a time. Then I started living life and found stuff to replace the addiction (or put another way, got addicted to healthier stuff). It ranged the gamut from playing in a rock cover band to Civil War reenacting to an obsession with NASCAR to ice climbing to joining the Army Reserve to running to an obsession with English soccer to hiking (which brought me to your channel). I know full well it's a substitute for the several nights a week I'd get hammered but, gosh, all these things have been so fulfilling and/or so much fun. I never would have done any of it if I was still in the throes of my alcoholism. Thank you for being open about your story. I do think it makes a difference. When people see the success that sobriety makes in others, it diminishes the stigma of struggling with this disease and provides hope to those who think they may need to change direction.

[@LizKidder]

YES EXACTLY!!! So many hobbies! Thanks for sharing!

[@glengowder4131]

I'm crying for some reason. I've watched all your documentary and you've inspired me to now, try to stop drinking. I'm 55 and I've wasted so much of my life with drinking and drugs- GREAT JOB LIZ!!

[@miken7629]

I can relate to your story. I drank everyday for 30 years and drinking was a conscious decision on my part based on my poor financial position. I knew I couldn't afford any desired lifestyle, but I could at least afford to drink. One day, I ran, and something strange happened. My desire to drink stopped when I ran. So every time I had a craving, I ran around the apartments., and it worked. I also went from 235 pounds down to 148. However, once I got a sober look at my life, my life still sucked. As a substitute to drinking, I concentrated my life in 3 serious areas: Physical, Financial, and Intellectual pursuits. For Physical pursuit I go to the gym 4 days a week and then section hike the AT twice a year. For Financial pursuit, I bought books on investing and reached $2 million so far. For an Intellectual Pursuit, I do research on Rockets, Electrical Power Generation, and Magneto Hydrodynamic Plasma Rocket Engines. I expect I will stay focused on the 3 pursuits for the rest of my life, or until Alzheimers creeps in.

[@syliviawilliams6735]

Hi very interested in the books you read about investing if you care to share?

[@miken7629]

@@syliviawilliams6735 I bought a lot of books but only one type of investing appealed to me, "Income Investing". it is Ben Stine's book "Yes, you can become a successful Income Investor". It basically outlined investing in things that produce income. The secret is compounding. You get compounding by reinvesting dividends and interest. Fortunately, when I started, interest rates were higher, but there are Closed End Funds and Business Development Companies that still pay high interest. To become a millionaire, you need to invest $1000 a month, at 6.25% interest, for 30 years, compounded. You are only putting in $360K, but you reach a million with compounded interest.

[@syliviawilliams6735]

Ok thank you for the information.

[@margiesvanmori]

I love this. Tomorrow is my 25th birthday and I have decided not to drink for the entire year of 2022. I want to build out my van home, work in film and tv and live life to the fullest. Life is too beautiful to be distracted from it with alcohol.

[@kevinmulloy693]

Congratulations to both you and Luke. "I feel excited about Life all the time." Liz Kidder

[@manfredseidler1531]

Liz, I'm on your site because you met a fellow hiker on the AT and he shared that you got discouraged because some bloggers got nasty... you have a lot to offer and God knows how many lives you have touched and encouraged to become better persons. When you fly like an eagle don't let turkeys get you down. Billy Graham had a magazine called 'Decision', asked why he came up with that name... he said he always was one decision away from blowing his family and reputation apart. God loves us just the way we are yet way too much to keep us that way. Thank you for your story and transparency...don't ever give up Liz, I'm pulling for you.

[@b.k.691]

Congrats on 5 years!Thanks for sharing, 3 1/2 years sober here. Life is soooooo much better.

[@LizKidder]

Hell yes!!

[@Michael-ln7us]

Congratulations on 5 years of sobriety. First time on your channel. I shall be 1 year sober in January, my life has changed so much. There was no traumatic event in my life that caused me to drink, like you I just loved the stuff, it just creeps up on you and before you know it you can't get through the day without a drink or thinking about when or where your next drink will be. Thank you for the video

[@katiej5551]

Such an inspiring story. It’s nice to see someone happily sober.

[@matthewthurlow1204]

Congrats on 5 yrs! I will celebrate 8 yrs of Sobriety Nov 2019. Evans AT videos have brought me to yours. The last 3 yrs of hiking have made my mind an easier place to navigate. Take care and continued Success! 🥾 on!

[@LizKidder]

Congrats on (almost) 8 years!!!

[@FortCasimirhoney]

I will have 10 years sober in July. Your story really hit me. Lots of parallels. It’s amazing you got sober so young. I was 39. The #1 thing that rings true is life is SO MUCH BETTER! After the fog lifted I discovered I no longer had a life I wanted to escape from. Congrats on 5 years. This is huge. Hi fives and big hugs! ❤️

[@LizKidder]

Love this thank you!!

[@wilcogrundens9086]

I hit 5 years on July 25, at which point I decided to do my "planned relapse to see if I was healed". Took about a month for me to really remember how much I hated being drunk. Sober again for good now. It's interesting how youtube works. I've been watching sobriety videos and thru hikes. So here I am lol. I'm hoping to do a big hike ASAP, but so many videos have the "OMG trail angel BEER!!11!!" segments. I know I will always have that little part of me that is tempted or thinks it's some sort of reward. Thanks for sharing, sobriety is a pretty lonely gig up here in AK.

[@hollygoodson6025]

Wilco Grundens me too! Did one half years, did a planned break from Oct and went back to alcohol for two months. Well, nothing had changed! I still didn’t want to drink like a normal person and so next days suck. (Plus nights, anxiety and water drinking bleugh). So happy to go back to being alcohol free, and have done it 2 days before new year to make a point to myself : I can have more fun without it over the festivities 🌹 Sober again for good now too xx

[@TheNoonie50]

So, this granny is 36 years sober. I got to your channel through Evan, but felt like you were so relatable, and admired what you were doing. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@LizKidder]

That’s amazing thanks for commenting!!

[@seanohalloran384]

Congrats on 5 years! I have 4 years and 5 months tomorrow :) Looking forward to having 5 years too ( and beyond ) but I'll take it a day at a time. Great work and God bless!

[@typhaniford7812]

I’ve been sober from weed for around 70 days the last time I looked. I love your dreads btw and I’ve been trying not to drink too. Thank you for sharing your sobriety, you seem really cool ☮️🙏🏼

[@LizKidder]

Congrats!!! Thanks for watching!

[@SoundMindADV]

Awesome testimony. Yes it’s scary being vulnerable. Thanks for inspiring me and others. March 5th is 6 years for me. I’ll be sharing my own story soon. 👍🏼 keep doing good work.

[@lilianddadshow7156]

6 months, one day at a time, feeling good

[@marklafollett6266]

My hats off to you for your recovery and testimony. I’m a recovering addict and my life is so much better now. I went though he’ll and back and relapsed many times. Love your videos, keep rocking it!!!

[@sandyman622]

Dear Liz, I know we may not know each other, but your posts over the past year about your AT experience and lately your small business are VERY encouraging. You always seem very genuine, up beat, and never a negative comment to anyone. I totally respect your coming forward with your testimony of addiction. Although I have never been addicted to drugs or alcohol, I can respect the courage it took you to come forward and talk about it. Maybe your recent experiences with being married, snow boarding, hiking, and running a business are a sort of therapy for you. I wish you and Luke ALL the happiness in the world and I really forward to seeing your next adventures. Stay sober and know your personality is infectious in a good way.

[@LizKidder]

Thank you so much for your support and sweet comment!!❤️❤️

[@NorseWesternHomestead]

This was actually a super refreshing video on this topic because you are so positive! I'm just starting my journey with sobriety... I've been watching a lot of videos on the subject and honestly most of them are pretty depressing and focus more on the difficult parts of sobriety instead of the good ones. But not you! Thank you for giving me some hope. One day at a time.

[@kathywilkinson775]

Great story and I can completely relate. So glad you figured it out when you were fairly young, I didn’t until I was in my 50s. I have lots of regrets, but put all that behind me. I have said the same things you have said. It’s amazing how much more fun life is sober! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!

[@staceyclark9556]

HEY LIZ I started watching dreadlock videos and found yours. Then finished watching your A.T. documentary. CONGRATS ON THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT also your wedding at the top!! This sobriety story was relatable. I am in my 50s, getting dreadlocks finally! I've wanted them for many many years!! Unfortunately I can't have them done professionally. I'm still super excited though!! Years ago I chose drugs over everything else . Including my own kids. I survived, got my kids back , and have been clean for over 20 years . I have many thjngs on my bucket list . Gratefully I am enjoying my life ! Skydiving is badass!! One day maybe I'll be lucky enough to jump! So happy you are doing great! Love miss piggy too !!

[@jimbajim]

I'm starting the AT in March, and am totally using that as an excuse to quit cannabis. I'm a very functional stoner, full time job and two degrees, but I feel like sobriety is something that's been on my mind for a while. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@missyscallions9141]

Thanks for sharing your story! Congratulations on 5 years! I’m coming up on 13 years.

[@LizKidder]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@creedm3040]

Dear Liz, I can’t imagine the courage it took to make this video. You definitely have a gift and I am thankful you are in this world. Much love.

[@Taft1]

That is an awesome story. Thank you for having the courage to share it. I just celebrated one year sober two weeks ago. Quitting was the best decision I ever made. Congratulations on your 5 years. The adventure continues ....

[@LizKidder]

Congrats on one year!!!!!

[@BethMcKinney]

Congratulations on five years! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Shelbe74]

Thanks for sharing this! One of my biggest problems in sobriety is hobbies... I keep drinking again because of boredom. But you motivate me to look into other activities and fill me with hope that I can try and do better things with my time than drink.

[@jr62graham]

Liz I did one year no beer and I’m back drinking but your video is spot on . Tomorrow I’m hiking point Reyes and starting my new journey of sobriety. Thank you for the courage to share your story!!!!!!!

[@Toby3610]

Awesome. I love your getting sober. I really wish I got my life together earlier. I’m glad I did though. My life now is much better. I have anxiety and used opiates to help. I used pain to cover for it. Legit pain but I became addicted cause of my anxiety. I meditate, am back at the gym this year, beach, loving swimming again. Don’t ever give up. It took me 15 years but I got there. Thank you for sharing.

[@LizKidder]

So happy for you!!!! Glad you figured it out❤️

[@hardmrj1]

Congrats! So glad you got out of the trap. You are doing a public service by sharing your story of how much better life can be without alcohol.

[@johnalden5821]

Hey, you and Luke are both strong, genuine and talented people. The sky's the limit for you guys. Congratulations on everything you've accomplished so far.

[@randybrooks5411]

Liz thank you for this video. I quit drinking sep 11, 2021 . I ran across you when I watched Evan's video on AT thru hike. Today I watched your AT video then noticed the one on sobriety. I have not thru hiked the AT but hope to in the near future. I am 64 now but am encouraged that I still have enough in the tank to do it. I even have my wife a bit interested. Keep up the good work on sobriety. I hope to be as successful as you have been.

[@blauebazille8530]

only one month sober but I keep going.

[@scottielittlestar8949]

one month is I major break thru congradulations but you will not belive how amazing your life will get I highly recommend a a

[@peterfallon4018]

‘Only’? Doesn’t matter if it’s 5 f’n minutes.. take life 5 minutes at a time-repeat it, repeat it, repeat it-I began doing that 16 yrs ago (I’m 42) & can’t imagine living any other way. Keep it up!!!!!

[@leatherwoodjohn]

One month is super rad. Keep coming back!

[@LifeofBlog]

I'm going to rehab this tuesday for 28 days I'm praying for a miracle

[@SteelCityStacker33]

Blauebazille One Day at a Time.... Reach out for Help if you see yourself slipping towards a relapse.... Love You

[@KevinFryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing your story Liz. I don't know, but am proud of you. You have really turned your life around into something great.

[@maryleonard6381]

Thanks for sharing!! This is going to change somebody’s life for the good. You have helped someone today. God Bless both you and Luke.

[@Lyka-clock]

Liz, you got balls! I tore up my left hand and have an issue with my index finger so I had to put down the guitar for years. I've just discovered slide and now it's my therapy and replacement go to. I also bike and generally take in the outdoors. I loved my beer but not the mornings after. It's a gift to wake up fresh and live life by the drop. It's been 60 days for me.

[@weinerwagon6781]

Beautiful testimony- congrats on all of your endeavors and 5 years!!!!! Hoping I can follow you in my new journey...take care!

[@KrisGeib]

Had two and half years sobriety up until about 45 days ago, had a little slip up but have been clean almost a month now and will be leaving for my Thru-hike on Wednesday! Love your videos thanks for sharing!!!

[@LizKidder]

Good luck on your hike!!!! Find people who support your lifestyle choice and values :)

[@davidtadlock2238]

1 month for me today 👍👍👍 I’m feeling fantastic but know I still have a tough road ahead, but I’m determined to stay sober! Thanks for the video, they are helpful for people on this path.

[@j_cortez5226]

Thank You So Much Liz for sharing. Congratulations on conquering your fears, opening your business, sobriety, and being a huge inspiration for us. Congratulations Luke! You guys are AWESOME! Thank You!

[@jefferyakathedude]

Good on ya Liz! So it's kind of amazing that we share the same sobriety birthday. Mine, however, is March 10th, 2013. I was 47 years old when I quit, and quite frankly, wished that I dropped that habit when I was 25. No regrets though, as I'm sure if I didn't quit drinking, I'm pretty sure that I would gotten myself in some sort of trouble with the legal system within the past seven years. Don't wish that on anyone! Keep up your amazing appetite for life, and live the hell out of it!

[@merrittdavid8318]

Thank you so much for your amazing story. I've been trying to quit again now for some time. Had almost 3 years and went back. I've just about lost everything and am looking forward to a sober future. Haven't drank today and praying to make it through tomorrow.

[@heathergustafson4237]

Thank you for sharing your story. It’s more important than a lot of people think. Your helping a lot of other people know they are not alone

[@SteelCityStacker33]

Thank you for Sharing a part of your story... I myself am 12 yrs Clean and Sober... it’s nice that you did this... One Day at a Time Liz.... Take Care and Love You

[@hughiegreene2991]

Well played , total respect to you. I love being sober, Dec 2019 got 9 years. x

[@davidgardner8404]

Your videos are so enthralling. As you end the story saying you are an open book, it is so apparent to why! I am proud of your sobriety, but even more of the person you have become. I would love you to be involved with the Addiction Prevention Initiative when you are ready. Continued good luck, and always surround yourself in love, and you will continue to build on the foundation you have build over the past 5 years!

[@crystalhornback911]

Thank you for sharing your story - I’ll be sober 12 years in December and still haven’t really shared my story - so really appreciate the vulnerability 🙏

[@LizKidder]

Congrats on 12 years!!🎉

[@GoAdventure83]

Thanks for sharing your story. I struggled with alcohol abuse in my life as well. I have 3 OWIs myself. Alcohol almost took my dad's life and we're both in a much better place now. I hate how society (I'm from Wisconsin) glorifies alcohol use because it really does destroy sooo many lives. So happy you're in a better place now!

[@LizKidder]

Happy you are in a better place now too! The dui’s sucked but I’m thankful it coaxed me to change my life!

[@anthonyp2506]

Just wanted to say that I'm just not only proud of you, but everyone on here viewing this video..I just celebrated No Smoking for one month after 26 yrs of Smoking..was a heavy drinker years ago but done with that also..for everyone who is considering or is on this journey now.. remember you can do it!!!..Bless you all

[@1Sober2Another]

Your story is awesome! How I mean that is, I know the chaos and spiral of being an Alcoholic! I can relate to how powerful addiction is, and I also think that once the ball started rolling...it takes a “wall” to stop the insanity or death. Thank you

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Yay!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story. I have been sober since January 12th and after 120 days....I feel like I'm maturing back into the girl I was as a child. However, my boyfriend is still really struggling with his addiction. He's gone down from 10-12, to about 6 beers per night and does his best to not drink till after 5. I'm in kind of an anxious state these days and his drinking sends my anxiety through the roof. I'm okay sitting with girlfriends who are having a drink or two, but when he starts it's as if my world feels like it's about to crumble. I can see all of the sufferings his drinking has caused him, his family, and our relationship (although we certainly have other problems) and I can't stop myself from trying to control his drinking which makes me feel bad and judgey and doesn't even get him to slow down. I'm not sure what to do?

[@SamuelGegen]

Thanks for sharing girl!!! I'm sober as well, almost 4 years and have been sharing my story. Feels good to give back!

[@RS899847]

THIS IS JUST THE THIRD VIDEO OF YOURS I HAVE WATCHED AND I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE. YOU ARE A STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. I WISH YOU ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPINESS. ❤😊👍👍👍

[@a.Janine.pretty]

Thank you so much for sharing your story...so many reasons to stop and I am working thru this now...so many things I want to discover without the influence of alcohol and I don't want it EVER AGAIN!

[@planetninkol1380]

Thanks for sharing your story! No need to hide, sober people are changing the world one day at a time! I'm working on seven years, come April! ~ and never going back! Enjoyed your AT Documentary - this has always been a dream of mine.

[@67jasmac]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, I have 25 years sober and my 17 yr old daughter is going through her stuff currently she already has 2 DUII's among other things surrounding drinking, she is very artistic she did gymnastics a young girl, she is now trying to master skateboarding. she loves doing make up and hair. so hearing you story their are a lot of similarities between you and her. she currently has 70 days sober today and is starting to feel better mentally and physically. I know this is because she has to due to her situation . I am going to share this with her as i think she will be able to relate to you more than most. Again thank you!! sometimes we dont realize what kind of impact our story can have on people until we tell it. Yours surely did impact myself and hopefully my daughter,

[@LizKidder]

This makes me super happy and inspires me to continue to share! Please tell her to reach out to me any time if she wants to chat - [e-mail] ❤️

[@Sora14maddy11]

Thank you for sharing!! I’m 30 days sober and your story is inspiring

[@joemartin4747]

Congrats on 6 Years! You are an inspiration to many. I hope you have a great day!

[@tucker9281]

I’m at work rn and I’m trying not to cry cause I’m 8 months sober now after so so much bad shit happening and I hadn’t yet given up hope that once I get a handle on myself I’d be able to start drinking again and I think I know that I shouldn’t and that it would spiral out of control again and your story really resonates with me. So thank you and I’d definitely like to hear more on this subject from you. Have a good day!

[@LizKidder]

I’m glad you were able to relate and hope you choose to stick with it! It will save you a lot of heartache, I promise :)

[@irenehodupski5712]

Congratulations thanks for sharing , I needed to stop due to health reasons and for sure it has changed me !!!! I agree with you , so much to do in life ... I’m 65 years young and doing so much ... again thank you

[@LizKidder]

Good for you that’s amazing!!!!! Everything happens for a reason- cliche but true :)

[@suziedoherty699]

I had an alcohol problem for 2 -3 yrs but really only started to admit it ( to myself) over the last 6 months ~ after ending a 9 yr relationship. Thinking the relationship was the problem. But the drinking continued. This is actually the first time I have publicaly acknowledged it. This video is hugely inspiring. I'm high functioning. I hold a full time job and am highly respected by my employer. And in my mind, that has always meant to me that I don't REALLY have a problem. But if you can't just have one or two drinks, it's problem. I could go days without drinking, but when I drink, it's a lot at once. I think the first time I really realized it was when I would have 6-8 drinks and NOT be hungover. My tolerance greatly increased in a short amount of time. I have goals. One of which is to complete the NH 48 ( hiking all 48, 4000 footers in NH). Alcohol has been a road block. I am also a type A, highly anxious and high strung. Alcohol has Always been an escape from my stressors. I went in a 20 mile backpacking trip in Sept with a very close friend and felt like absolutely shit about 6 miles in. I was trying to hide my tears, keep myself from puking and was ready to turn around. That was a wake-up call for me. I continued on and it really lit a fire in me to continue hiking and training and focus on sobriety.

[@frolege1]

Liz, been following you since AT and you have uploaded tons of very good videos but this is by far your GREATEST, most awe inspiring automatic video. I liked you but now I Love you. I love your message and how you give to other addictive type personalities. I love the way you substituted a negative addiction for positive life changing “active” addiction. I wish you a life time of happiness. You’re special.

[@LizKidder]

Thank you so much George!❤️

[@eodnavigator]

Congratulations, Liz! Truly amazing. My son has achieved 195 days fighting this issue and I ‘m very proud of him! Best of luck to you going forward,

[@LizKidder]

That’s awesome! Good luck to him!

[@carolkranawetter4044]

Liz I think this is the best/most meaningful vlog you've produced ... it took courage on your part to share your soberity story ... my hope is that your honesty can help others.

[@malibusean9312]

Congrats on 5 yrs!!! You are an inspiration to others in all you do! Thx for sharing all your stories and always keeping it real.

[@Brenda08]

Congratulations! Five years and congratulations in advance on forever . What an amazing feat!!

[@the1andonlyicy59]

This is why I watch your channel. You are one compelling, inspiring, bad ass!! So brave of you to post this. Thank you and Congratulations!!

[@LizKidder]

☺️☺️☺️☺️ thank you!!

[@zachnunya8749]

It took a felony DUI when I was 24 to finally wake me up and get me to quit drinking. Alcoholic from the first sip in high school. Sobriety was terrible and boring and scary for a long time. But now I have hobbies I never would’ve had before (motorcycle riding, hiking camping, lifting weights) and if I weren’t sober my only hobby would still be drinking I’m sure. Super thankful to God for helping me wake up and stay sober 5 years last October.

[@gckelly68able]

Came across your channel via AT feeds (assume that is how most do ?) but really enjoyed hearing your story. I've cut down to the point of being as well giving up drinking. At the start, I missed it ..... which was a warning sign. Thank you for sharing and a lot resonates. Best wishes from here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SharShar2plus3]

Thank you so much!!! I am at the beginning of my sobriety ...youre an inspiration . I know what i need to do to live my truth and the life i want and i know it doesnt invovle alcohol !!xoxox much love

[@MarkfromArizona]

Congratulations Liz on your 5 years ! I salute your efforts to realize that you had to make a change. Your story reminded me of my son and his struggles with alcohol. The love of family, your husband and friends goes along way. Mark and Eva

[@LizKidder]

Thank you! It definitely affects a lot of people- best of luck to you and your son!

[@shawnbruce6934]

Thanks So Much For This Video Liz. I'm Moving in the same direction. My 53 year old body for the first time let me down yesterday (actually this morning following Thanksgiving and the bar with my Brother and Sister) and allowed me to be sick today at work. I was hung over for the first time in 36 years of drinking. As I have aged I would get tired but never physically sick. I'm Glad it happened. I'm a Type A as well and sometimes I need to be told to Stop by someone or something else. I got the message.

[@luckyman09]

I'll be 6 years on 23rd of march ☝️👌🙏 day at a time

[@LizKidder]

Almost to the day!! Congrats!!

[@peterfallon4018]

God bless Maurice!!!!

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Maurice Hanna Not there yet, stay vigilant. Up your meetings.

[@matteightytwo]

One day at a time 👍💪

[@KoloaKane]

Is that your birthday ? It's mine 03/23

[@SalineScott]

Congrats on the 5 years. That was a great story and I’m glad you shared it.

[@SteelCityStacker33]

Also your a huge inspiration in the lives of many.... congrats to you and luc.... Forever is a great word in my recovery... I love my life today and cant ever go back...

[@sandyludlow2254]

Thanks Liz for your candid story. It couldn't have been easy for you. However, saying that, I think when you yourself (generalizing) have made that choice, that decision to make a gigantic change, you hold yourself accountable. And if you mess up its you who is most disappointed. I'm so glad for you and Luke that you are in a better place and happier with life. Best regards Sandy

[@sutherlandpetty]

Proud of you !!! I need to quit. I started drinking since i was 16 , 7 days a week and I’m 41 now. I only drink after work but it’s just becoming too much. It’s hard to stop !

[@frankiruela7722]

You are truly a beautiful person inside and your story inspires and shines outward that inner beauty. Keep doing what you're doing and enjoy your thirties becuase these are the best years of yout life. Keep chasing those passions and keep posting.

[@leatherwoodjohn]

Way to go Liz. I just got my 6 month chip today. You are very inspiring!

[@mattblah3773]

An inspirational story! Your story will change and support others! Thanks for sharing! If we dont remember how bad it was, we soon forget. Thanks!

[@mtflick1]

Your video was really amazing, I’ve been struggling myself with alcohol. This may be my inspiration to change. Thanks for your honest and compelling videos !!

[@emeraldent]

Right on girl! Love the strength and positivity!

[@mikeservidz420]

Congratulations Liz ! That’s great ...so happy for you and Luke