The Road Home

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

For reference, Eddie passed in October 2014 - still sober, still living with the Wrights. I was sad to hear it, but glad to know that in his last days he was free.

[@Eszra]

+m3rrys0ngstr3ss Well whats even better is that he had a family that not only saved his life, but loved him until the end and after.

[@Emile-A-qh6qk]

m3rrys0ngstr3ss heh..that's my name

[@jackiem6728]

m3rrys0ngstr3ss noooOOOO

[@TraustiGeir]

The Wrights sound like mighty decent and loving folk.

[@Briselance]

m3rrys0ngstr3ss He died too soon, but at least, he died free.

[@RCVideoDude]

I just love the way his dad says, "You can get away with it for a little while. But in the end it'll destroy your life and probably kill you." I know that seems dark and all but the way Eddie portrayed him and the animation together just strikes me as funny.

[@lukethelegend9705]

Yeah, darkly comedic. Too bad it came to light. But even better, he got over it.

[@Gabriluna1]

No truer words that I have never heard from. God bless this man and his family, and the man who helped him along with his family.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

When he says, "My wife will receive you well", it bring me to tears to see their entire family's sense of compassion and charity.

[@LordOfNothingreally]

I love the subtle details of the boy who introduced eddie to drinking wearing all red, with his hair curled up into horns, depicting him as the temptation of the devil

[@machelltesterman4418]

And so he was...

[@Alberturkey54]

Where else can I find real stories like this? Stories that describe characters and give the reader an intimate glimpse into their lives?

[@vee993]

+Alberturkey54 HONY? But I have a feeling you're already a part of that.

[@Alberturkey54]

Liz Ackerman Yes. Exactly like that. Can you think of anything else? I'm from Australia - perhaps something less Americanized more relateable for me.

[@vee993]

Sorry man, can't think of anything. I remember someone tried to start a 'Humans of Sydney' page if I recall correctly. I'm not sure if it was continued.

[@Alberturkey54]

Liz Ackerman Thanks I'll check it out

[@AudraBurgess]

storycorps.org

[@dastemplar9681]

My dad was an alcoholic, he was a loving father, but the drink always made him more emotional and the stress of his work always fueled that negative energy. It came at a time, when I was around 12, he gathered me, my mom, and my three siblings, and right there before us, he broke down, sobbing his heart out. Right there he vowed to never drink again and never lay a hand on us. I’m now almost 25 and not once has he slipped from his vow. He is in his 50s, sober, and the most loving father I could ever ask God to bless me with. All that is good in me, began with him.

[@ultracalicokittycat]

Wonderful

[@allieturner9811]

Good for him

[@marz4315]

My dad is an alcoholic and struggled with it all my life. I’m 21 years old now married and have a child of my own and I never wanted to touch alcohol. I know how it can ruin a family and I’ll never put my family through that EVER. God bless anyone who struggles with alcohol and I pray you realize that you aren’t only hurting yourself you could be hurting the ones you love.

[@tiamarie6719]

Marz Xo That was probably a wise move, since your dad is an alcoholic and you might have a chance of becoming one too if you tried the stuff. Addictive personalities sometimes get passed down, unfortunately and it's a good idea to be careful about whatever triggers that trait in you or your family . However, there's nothing wrong with an occasional drink or two for people who can handle it. But, it's not good for people who can't handle it to even have a little bit. Some of my family members and I can drink responsibly. But, not everyone can.

[@jordanclark9474]

I would have to respectfully disagree with Ms. Tia I believe that one drink can potentially ruin a life it's like fire playing with a little flame on a lit match and drop it and a large fire might start stay clean keep fighting God bless worship God

[@jordanclark9474]

words have power

[@jordanclark9474]

not one more drink

[@jordanclark9474]

REVELATION CHAPTER 19 VERSE 10

[@Darkwolfpocco]

This is why I hate alcohol, it ruins lives. Hell it can ruin someones life who has never drank the stuff.

[@AncientTruthSeeker]

Your right man. People on alcohol can be aggressive, stupid, and selfish. It destroys families and separates them. Alcohol is a huge problem in the world.

[@sheep3370]

Darkwolfpocco Well it got me laid so its done right by me

[@Darkwolfpocco]

Caesar I've been laid and I'm a fat ass. I have a woman who loves me and neither of us drink. It wasn't the alcohol you got that girl/guy all on your own. You did it and you should be proud....When did this turn into a pep talk?

[@osa7310]

That's why you drink responsibly

[@HoboTango]

Alcohol does not ruin anybody's life. Its a liquid, its incapable of doing things. People, ruin people's life or their own.

[@bb_l-b2t]

This series walked so Midnight Gospel could run

[@evmtuck]

This restores my faith on humanity.

[@ianmoone2488]

I’ve seen friends succumb to alcoholism, and it was a tough thing to watch. Worse part was that just about every one of them knew it was harmful but they just couldn’t stop. Out of the four who were alcoholics, three are sober. The last one sadly died when he drove drunk and ran straight into a patch of trees at 60 miles per hour. Every year on the day of his death, we swing by his grave and just laugh at all the good times we could be having. Let me say this very clearly: it took the death of one alcoholic to convince the others to become sober. They vowed to never touch a single drink or consume a drop of alcohol to the end of their days. That was three years ago.

[@craigslistpreditor1552]

Great story man, hope all of you are doing swell. Mad recpect

[@MARKCRASTO]

RIP eddie. God bless your soul :)

[@Stumpy7191]

The phrase his daddy used in the begging echos in my mind. Knowing what kind of personality I have, I know this would be me if I ever drank alcohol or tried drugs. I am glad I have already made up my mind. Its sad to hear this this man's story. This gives me further strength to stick to my guns about what I know about myself. Thank you for all the stories you record StoryCorps they are always very good.

[@MeansofIntrigue]

You made this comment ten years ago. I'm curious if those guns are still stuck to.

[@talkindurinthemovie]

I love his voice.... narrate my life!

[@bigblackboy5692]

Way better and more emotional than storybooth

[@virginlamb5375]

It’s never too late to change❤️❤️❤️

[@sodaboi2154]

I have an uncle who was an alcoholic (I can’t remember the days of when he was because I was too young) but it really damaged my mom in the long run... I’m glad he got sober, and I’m glad he turned around his life! I feel terrible for people who are related to addicts (of any kind) but fortunately, a lot of people try to get treatment

[@mr.tanner23]

So just adding something in case people don't fully know: this interview in 2014, was recorded shortly after Eddie was given less than a month to live. He knew he was going to die. And he was content with that. He was in such bad health, and he felt like he'd turned his life around. He was at peace.

[@fluidapple9091]

I come from a long line of alcoholics, too. I'm 19 now and I've decided I'm never going to have a drop. I don't want to see the monster that lurks from within.

[@ethanstang9941]

Ian Winkler, how are you doing?

[@david2legit2quit]

Yeah, how are you doing man?

[@fluidapple9091]

Oh hey what’s up? I’m transferring to my university pursuing an Aerospace Engineering degree. I went to community college the past 4 years to be debt free in my education. Within my time there I had to clean out my dad’s motel room to get him into rehab for meth. He’s 2 years clean now. I also had to sacrifice a year to take care of my great grandmother when her husband died. She’s gone now too. 3 other people are also dead, one murdered, one of cancer, and one of COPD. 2018 was a really rough year. I had my girlfriend to support me through all of it and even though I’m 22 now I still haven’t had any alcohol. I’ve been living through engineering school and the hardships 100% sober. Thanks for checking in guys.

[@liam...4.r.r.r]

@@fluidapple9091 Sorry for your loss but glad you're doing well!

[@ewaysrevenge]

just found this video and comment, hope you’re still doing alright

[@laurel9629]

I love Story Corps. You have such a sensitive way of sharing these stories!

[@skimmilk1709]

All these stories that I saw is mostly old people which is great because they have great stories,and it always puts a smile on my face.

[@dominickkhan7554]

I love these kind of stories so much because if gives hope to young people of the kindness in the world

[@jte7438]

There is this guy at the newspaper my mom works at who used to be a heroin addict. I've had the privilege to talk and get to knew this deeply insightful human being a few times every year (he even published a semi-autobiography about his years as a drug addict called "Snarveier mellom himmelen og helvete" (Shortcuts between heaven and hell)). In his book he describes how an entire generation from his neighborhood basically got lost to alcohol and drugs, how he lost many of his friends and how he managed to pull himself out.

[@jea_4given101]

Love this. I would love to work for story corps! This is one of the best jobs in the world...they have all kinds of people from all walks of life and they weave it together into such amazing stories. It's truly an inspiration. Keep going Story Corps.

[@marioduarte7560]

I love these stories. It reminds me that there is still strong, heartful, Americans out there. Also, I cry alot when watching these

[@crushersbutlessedgynow]

I always find that homeless people have some the wildest and saddest stories I've ever heard As someone who has been pretty much ignored by almost everybody I meet, I can honestly relate to most of them pretty well, sometimes when I see one I just stop by and ask them how their day is or how they're doing Some of them are abit crude, some are nice, and some are just a book waiting to be written

[@TriXJester]

When you teach kids to fear alcohol you give it power over them they will later try to reclaim and will often go about irresponsibly, teaching kids some boundaries such as; If you drink do it only when I can supervise, Never go anywhere once you've started to drink, Dont call or text anyone when drinking, If you feel or get sick stop, Always drink water with your alcohol, etc etc, then that power alcohol has as a fear and temptation largely goes away. Explaining things to children always works better than forcing fear on them.

[@emilydoe4139]

In normal situations, sure. But this was a family with the alcoholic gene. He was addicted to alcohol before he even tried it. In this scenario, the father’s advice was spot on. This wasn’t a result of a parenting failure, it was peer pressure.

[@Dracomut]

Me too, God bless this channel and the people involved in it

[@LavenderLuna83]

hus friend is a good man

[@eldespo]

lmao if you look at his playlist you can see that he spelled wholesome “wwholesome”

[@mrpallesen]

love this channel. you need to make more videos!!

[@ethanstang9941]

Foxandnox, i wholeheartedly agree.

[@far_out_in_the_country]

I love this channel. It’s not like every other story channel in the sense that these are true stories 😊

[@boblee8461]

These stories always put a warm feeling in my heart

[@ethanstang9941]

Bob lee, me too.

[@Thecommander248]

I'm glad I was lucky enough to be born with a natural tolerance and self-control. I drink and I'm fine. Many people aren't lucky like that. They try to have a little fun and they go down a rabbit hole they can never escape from. I feel kinda bad about it, that I can go months without drinking and never once be tempted or I can spend entire nights drinking and never black out, puke, or get into a fight. For all you alcoholics out there, we're here for you and I'd pour my drink right down the drain if it would help you stay sober.

[@PanzaFax]

When you give a hobo a can of tuna not even thinking about how he wouldn't have a can opener

[@rturae]

some cans come with a pull tab so he prolly didn't need a can opener

[@animequeen78]

@@rturae I like the pull tabs for this reason. If only ALL cans had it.

[@crimsondynamo615]

Always gotta make sure they have the pull tab if you’re getting canned foods for donating, if they don’t have a pull tab and you have a can opener for yourself it’s fine. But the pull tab is being extremely generous because they wouldn’t have can openers with them. It’s something we always made sure to do whenever we did food donations, and to look out for the other kinds of foods that can be easy to have without having access to a kitchen and all that.

[@MrSpadeofAce]

that is real kind.. to help him like that

[@Juouikl]

I found your channel today. You do some incredible work; giving people the time to tell their stories. I have subscribed, and I hope you continue what you do for a long time. Cheers.

[@TraustiGeir]

"I ain't gonna die this way.", then he headed for the freeway. I have to admit that part scared me a little.

[@JaqV1100]

I love the style of the characters. They are really well made cartoon versions of actual people and I love it.

[@puffbloo]

Every video makes me cry regardless of what it is

[@canethevelociraptor501]

This channel is wholesome.

[@TeamStevers]

Thanks for spreading the power of love.

[@Thagyr]

Eddie has such a wonderful voice for stories.

[@astrangemed8244]

such a wonderful voice.

[@theconductoresplin8092]

Acts of kindness really go far

[@turtlebob2312]

For all those people who disliked they probably thought it was dis-i-like

[@JacobLozano-mr8ll]

Turtle Bob clever

[@alberte8796]

this channel brings out the good in me...and I like it

[@bot_spaghetti4567]

This man has the best story telling voice

[@christiannataylor2735]

I've watched every one of these where can I watch more. Especially about growing up to find your calling

[@AudraBurgess]

Their website, storycorps.org

[@babyhermitcrab5114]

The OG story time animated

[@fred5399]

My God you go that right .I can't tell you how many people I have met you say "I wouldn't listen".That man wasted 40 years not listening to his father.

[@dave2808]

I remember my dad telling me over and over how the family has an addictive personality. Back in the day, he had a thing for alcohol, still does kinda (I think he's chilled out over the years). Me, I had somewhat of an early introduction into it. First time I drank was when I was 18, was going months between drinks. Got a sweet tooth for mt dew, smoked since I was 18, now 23. When i turned 21 and could buy it now, i was drinking every weekend. I remember one time my ex told me that when i drank, i got mean and nasty. Truth be told, i liked how i felt while drunk, didn't care if i threw up, kept drinking til i passed out. After she told me that, i try to chill out, tried to drink less, but got back to it. After she left, I didn't have a desire to drink. Still don't. When I do drink, I still get mean and nasty, in the mood to punch the first person to get on my nerves and i would say i have a pretty short fuse at times. In truth, I need to get my life in order, get as far away from my family as I can and keep my distance. Don't need their crap

[@connorvaughn7968]

I can relate to this man.... My pops died from pills and alcohol. I myself seem to have an alcohol problem. Its not as easy as you think to pull out of it. I've got the support of my mother and sister right now. That's really my only reason to fight it.

[@hansolobutimdead]

I've never hated frats in my life more than right now

[@chupacabra9357]

This is a very touching story

[@pundertalefan4391]

So beautiful.

[@hanseny1184]

Finally an actual story animation that is actually good

[@yeater7141]

Well one they actual animate it so thats a start

[@amilcaredmund1423]

Man this resonates with me heavily thank you Eddie

[@Pirosbor]

As soon as that gentle music starts I feel myself becoming more receptive.....

[@Penguinbjear]

If Story Corps and HONY partnered up and did a collaboration, I might just die from crying too hard. But that is a FANTASTIC idea.

[@boejiden5851]

I know now how lucky I am to have a teacher who tells tales like these

[@dietwater6823]

My dad was an alcoholic back in the day, he also chewed and did drugs after he got divorced and now he's better than ever and he goes to church and I was very successful in staying away from alcohol.

[@BonnieLambeth]

This story makes me want to cry.

[@9386AliG]

I have some relatives that drink, but not one is an alcoholic. Growing up, I get scared that one of them would get crazy drunk and do something. But luckily they never did.

[@Paul-jo1it]

The little girl at 2:55 looks adorable

[@eduardoefj]

Thanks a lot! very nice videos!!!

[@haloanimations167]

I love these videos

[@raudahmumin9768]

I just found this channel a couple of weeks ago and in really enjoying it keep up the good work :)

[@MultiGamerClub]

Im glad his life got sorted out, sad to hear about him passing in 2014.

[@theheckwithit]

I still have a heart for the homless and less fortunate despite bad experiences and what other tell me. I don't care to be screwed over those looking for a lazy hand out when I give some money or a bite to eat. If I give something to 100 homeless cases and only 1 case really deserved it, no BS, I still find it to be worth it. Not to say I think every deserving person is as interesting as this story, but you never know when someone in a situation like his needs somekind of positivity to keep on going.

[@bigpiso9]

This world can be dark from time to time. But the light that comes from people like these, means there will always be a light in the darkness. When you're in the dark, please remember to turn on the light. It's there, I swear.

[@johnnywasabi8710]

I like how they portrayed the frat boy as the devil. With the hair imitating the horn.

[@lucasbread4836]

Thats very wholesome

[@MarcoPoloDk]

love the storys being told here!

[@madcat789]

I hope he passed gently, and peacefully.

[@Ray-qb2cj]

I'm addicted to Eddie's sound and accent

[@hieu2k]

I’m glad to watch this in my basement on the toilet where my internet is.

[@liba574]

Great story!

[@TheFixedLens]

Amazing as always.

[@skimmilk1709]

Old people or any aged group will and always have good ass stories even if there small

[@duncan2946]

I think this is my favorite one

[@fr1702]

1:13 leave it to Pike to give a kid alcohol.

[@picturegeek345]

Though I thought the special was fantastic, I like the layout of one story per video. It allows for more context to be given and just seems more special.

[@kfrancis9864]

Damn story corps you get me every time!

[@karlkat9042]

God bless his soul

[@MrRuinerable]

these guys make the best stuffs

[@Androxx6]

Yet another video with the old comment section, I think Google's mocking us.... Pertaining to this video, the special looks like it'll be awesome. Good job guys

[@kelianeisquitesmart]

I love these videos so much i just cant..

[@Zalfuse]

loved the video, great as always. can't wait for the next video. by the way, what happened to Eddie in the end?

[@Rubberman202]

I love StoryCorps. :)

[@jweinrub]

Great story there guys!

[@creatureman5636]

All it takes is one good person

[@vs-to4dz]

What a nice man

[@knvk2008]

amazing !!

[@chupacabra9357]

This guy literally lived the song "Viva La Vida."

[@SoftLoliete]

And the tears are back

[@TheFruitofTruth]

1:15-1:40 love how the guy has devil horns

[@PurpleLightning6was9]

I love your hair.

[@space3817]

I come from a long line of abusers, the ones i have met are my pap and my dad, my pap was more of a passive drunk but always put his family before the drink, my father is more of an angry drink, without it he used to get very angry even when he had it with him he was very angry

[@funmenpowell2092]

God i love this

[@chaostheory789]

He lives with his friend David now. It said on the "Listening is an act of love" Video