Wasting our lives with alcohol and drugs.

[@Slayer-7373]

I apologize for the filter guys!! 🤦🏻‍♂️I did not know I had that filter applied till after it was finished editing!!! Love y’all, stay safe and stay sober! 🙏🏻💯

[@DATONEGAMER25]

I like it. Makes your shirt stand out more. 😊 I was gonna ask you when you were drinking was your face always puffy like that?

[@Slayer-7373]

@@DATONEGAMER25 when I was drinking yes it definitely was lol, marsh mellow man. Not in the beginning of course, but the later years. Also thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@Redsnapper123]

Binge drinking while binge watching netflix. You restart the sitcom and realise you don’t remember the previous 3 episodes.

[@Slayer-7373]

Lmao so true.

[@amandaflaherty7528]

This. Is. So. True. 😅🫠

[@frank-the-tank75]

So many shows man I remember really liking but couldn't tell you the main characters names or what exactly happened just that I really liked the show.

[@ShadesOClarity]

I've seen you on James' channel. I hope you are doing well.

[@Redsnapper123]

@@ShadesOClarity me or slayer?

[@richardselfridge2926]

Great to see you! I was worried! Regarding negativity. You have to work your own program. People who judge your recovery by how they work theirs has missed the point. I said this in my first comment. My only is advice is NEVER, EVER LET YOURSELF BECOME UNGRATEFUL! Always good to see you.

[@Slayer-7373]

Thanks for this comment brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻!!

[@Micru866]

Hey Slayer well you’re spot on. We must not squander our life by chasing the dragon. We have a choice and you’re right there are days when it’s almost impossible to say no but knowing the end result will be the same should be enough to keep us away from whatever is holding us back in life. It can be anything even unrelated to a substance. Bottom line is we must find joy in life and really be present as tomorrow is not guaranteed. Thank you for your honesty it’s not harsh but your message is clear and concise. Have a great rest of the day! Until next time…

[@Slayer-7373]

Thanks so much micru, as always. I appreciate it more than you know. You have a fantastic day as well!! See you soon! 🙏🏻💯

[@Micru866]

@@Slayer-7373 💜 💜 💜

[@CMoore8539]

@@Micru866Great Comment!!!👍💞

[@Micru866]

@@CMoore8539 💜 thx, have a great day!

[@CMoore8539]

@@Micru866 You Too!!!♥️

[@LukePowell-hy2wv]

I just want to let you know I've been watching your videos and they helping me so much, I'm an alcoholic I'm 29 I just lost a other job the shakes are unbearable and the fear is out of this world I'm trying to taper down because rehab or detox isn't an option. These videos are helping, I'm not in the realm of delerium tremens but I do feel very confused and scared , alcohol has ruined every job and relationship I've ever had it destroys people like us and I relate to your videos so much it's like listening to myself.! Keep going with your sobriety your living proof that we can get better, god bless you dude. Luke

[@CMoore8539]

Luke hang in there. You can do this too. Yes it’s very tough. I know personally. Reach out if you need someone to talk to. You are Not alone.♥️

[@LukePowell-hy2wv]

Just want it all to be over , alcohol is truly demonic I'm seeing this with my own two eyes , it ruins everything. Thankyou for a reply means a lot freind

[@Slayer-7373]

Exactly what Cindy said brother, I know where you’re at, I’ve been there before. It seems like it’s hopeless but it’s not!!! 🙏🏻 this community is here for you Luke 🙏🏻💯!

[@LukePowell-hy2wv]

Thankyou 😢 getting off it slowly but surely it's demonic poisen

[@LukePowell-hy2wv]

Thankyou 😭😭😭

[@jeff67788]

Yes a new slayer video! I dig the lighting man.

[@Slayer-7373]

Hey thanks brother!! 🙏🏻💯

[@Slayer-7373]

I think it makes me look like I’m wearing lipstick lmao. Not a fan, but I’m glad you like it. Much love brotha!

[@cadesmith840]

Great video thank you

[@Slayer-7373]

Thank you cades 🙏🏻💪💯!

[@itscomplicatedwatches]

Nearing six months!!!

[@Slayer-7373]

🎉 that is incredible brother!!! Congratulations!!! That is huge man, it really is. Half way to a year. You’re doing amazing work, keep it up !! 💪💪🙏🏻

[@itscomplicatedwatches]

@@Slayer-7373you keep it up too, man. I know how hard what you’re going through is.

[@richardselfridge2926]

Congratulations!

[@Slayer-7373]

Hey brother, checking in. How are you?

[@itscomplicatedwatches]

@@Slayer-7373 doing good. Nearing that one year mark! Other things in my life are crazy but what can you do? Bigger question is how are you, my friend?

[@soniacheffer2566]

I agree 💯 everyone is an addict one way or another (workaholic etc) my former usual goto was alcohol (which is a drug) I hit NA meetings occasionally...liking yr content...were on same page...one day at a time brother

[@CMoore8539]

You are right about that. Every single person you see is Addicted to Something!!! I don’t care who they are.

[@Slayer-7373]

Absolutely, all addicted to something. Thanks so much for this comment brother, it is one day at a time, it really is. Let’s focus on the now, tomorrow will come when it comes. God bless 🙏🏻

[@amandaflaherty7528]

I really love the idea of writing down 10 things you're grateful for when you're down. I feel like it would remind me what i really want to be focusing on. I can promise you that my friends and family will always make that list and it would probably prompt me to make a phone call lol I really squandered my time with my family. I have so many memories that I was a part of that i can't recollect. It's such a shame. So when I'm tempted, I think about everything I missed out on in life and it sobers my brain up. It usually makes me urgently make plans with sometime i love. These connections are the bread and butter of life. I hope you're having a great week! Sending you hugs, prayers and the best of wishes!! It's been beautiful here in NY, I hope the warming weather is getting you excited for the next few months! I can't wait for hikes, the beach and bbq's with my foodie friends 😁

[@CMoore8539]

That’s super Cool!!💞

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@CMoore8539 thanks, Cindy!! 💞💖

[@Slayer-7373]

I added a reply last night and it’s not here! Hm sorry about that! Fantastic comment tho Amanda!!!’ 🙏🏻 much love!

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@@Slayer-7373 don't worry about it, Slayer!! I'm just glad you saw my comment! I hope you had a great day today 😁

[@Slayer-7373]

@@amandaflaherty7528 I’m glad as well, I try to reply to every single comment if I can. My day has been pretty good so far!!! I hope you’re doing well and having an amazing day as well! 🙏🏻

[@lukebrown7340]

It's 420 today and this is the first 420 that I am saying goodbye to weed live celebrated this holiday year after year after year and it's over bro I'm done with it This channel has helped me become sober more than alcohol and it's amazing Thank you Slayer everybody out there keep on moving Don't give up because life is beautiful.

[@Slayer-7373]

That genuinely brings a smile to my face brother, that’s absolutely incredible and you should be proud of yourself my friend. You’ve helped me as much as I’ve helped you man, your comments and support have been amazing. You are a friend, just like LD and others on this channel, incredible bro just incredible. Salute to you Luke 🙌🏻

[@Slayer-7373]

Hope you are well my friend!

[@OscarMartinez-rw1bc]

9 days sober today slayer! My personal best in years. Slayer, you’re 10000% part of my support group. Been hitting the AA meetings and between that, are you’re videos, have gotten me to 9 days. Can’t guarantee tomorrow, because I take things 1 day at a time but for today, I will not drink. Thank you my brother. The work you are doing is working and is godsend. Happy Friday brother! Keep up the good work!

[@Slayer-7373]

Woooohhhh!!!! Hell yea brother! Congratulations on 9 days!!! I’m so happy to hear from you man!!!! This is so cool. Oscar remember it’s one day at a time my friend, keep fkin killing it!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💪💪

[@lukebrown7340]

Keep going Oscar That is amazing Don't quit bro Just keep it moving Absolutely love it!

[@Slayer-7373]

Oscar!!! Luke!!! How are y’all doing??

[@CMoore8539]

We All Love You Too Slayer!!!💞

[@barbaramadden3489]

Excellent video… You are very honest and encouraging. I imagine you’ve helped many people. My son is also a recovering alcoholic…. thankfully sober for 6 years now. I am thankful every day.

[@Slayer-7373]

Hey 👋 Barbara thank you so much!! Congratulations to your son, that is amazing!!! I hope to have that amount of time one day myself. 🙏

[@barbaramadden3489]

@@Slayer-7373 You definitely will! I’m praying for you🙏🏻👍🏻

[@Slayer-7373]

@@barbaramadden3489 god bless 🙏

[@CMoore8539]

Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out there Slayer!❤

[@Slayer-7373]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@CMoore8539]

@@Slayer-7373 Always here to help!💞

[@lukebrown7340]

Bro this message really hit home with me especially when you were talking about everyday living like it's not easy at all like we always have reminders in our own brains It's like a time clock like you said holidays birthdays any kind of celebration any thing that has to do with life in general It triggers us because we do like that warm feeling in our belly and to try to go throughout our day without it anymore is hard but you know what it is so much better It is more peaceful especially in the morning when I wake up I don't have that nauseousness that dizziness that feeling of being tossed in the wind going left or right you know now it's I am steady I have my mind right and I can go through my day and the hardest thing is those moments that trigger us is the hardest thing like you said what works for you might not work for somebody else We have to find our own thing in life to satisfy and put the flame out on those feelings and thoughts that try to overcome us bro we are overcomers we don't want to live that life anymore It's over It's done and that old dead man wants to be revived but you know what we are a new person We are washed clean We will never go back to that It's hard because we've been exposed to the dark side we've been exposed to the highs of doing drugs and drinking and whatever but you know what the Lows are Lows The highs or highs but the lows are lows And I just want to be even keeled steady and solid so my kids my wife and everybody around me can see that. Those days are over man I'll never forget those days They are always a reminder of what not to do I love it bro I'm so happy to see your followers growing and will continue to increase keep it moving homie❤💯✌🏻

[@Slayer-7373]

I have no idea why KZbin hasn’t been showing me your comments bro, I downloaded KZbin studio and now I’m seeing them. KZbin has been absolutely wack, much love brother hope you are well man.

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

Cheers. Human being is the key word for sure

[@lukebrown7340]

Looking forward to part 2

[@Slayer-7373]

Will be coming soon brother 🙏🏻

[@forgottensage-o5o]

"Addiction is a sign of selfishness and deep immaturity". Not sure who said that but I have to agree. It especially makes sense when studies point to addiction being a problem that affects young people more than any other group. Another one someone once said went something like, "The cure for addiction is connection". I like this because instead of thinking the gold ticket is will power, it points to the fact that addiction is not always caused by what people think it's caused by.

[@Slayer-7373]

@@forgottensage-o5o I agree.

[@Mmoose712]

Another great video! You are helping so many people!❤

[@Slayer-7373]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻.

[@TerryWade-xe8os]

I admire you see what has come with the booze as I also do. I send nothing but positive vibes.

[@Slayer-7373]

🙏🏻i appreciate that brother, thank you.

[@lukebrown7340]

Thanks for sharing that Phil Anselmo vid bro huge fan of Pantera amazing video I would have never known about it unless you shared it man It's truly moving Thanks bro.

[@Slayer-7373]

Pantera has been getting me through my sobriety bro. Amazing band that I always looked away from because I thought they were too “screamo” man was I wrong. Pantera is emotion, every time I hear one of their songs I feel it in my core. It’s a way to let my anger and aggression out in a healthy way. Fcking beautiful man, thanks for the comment as always brother and I’m glad to see it seems like we have the same music taste ✌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lukebrown7340]

@@Slayer-7373 I'd have to say even Metallica Slayer GNR white snake of course super joint ritual, Down, Korn I can go on and on you know, I love Slipknot RIP Paul grey And joey jordison one of my fav drummers.. then we got bands like sublime Alice in chains bro Rush led Zeppelin.. I can go on baby when I'm having a hard time put on music or listen to Billy Graham or something like super positive you know what I'm saying Love you bro Everything you do I'm completely vibing with 💯🔥🙏🏻

[@Slayer-7373]

@@lukebrown7340 whaaaaaat??? Say less bro, amazing music taste lol. We have the same exact music taste, that’s pretty dope. DUDE LED ZEPPELIN?!??! Led Zeppelin was my og band that got me into everything that I like today. I wouldn’t know pantera or Alice In Chains or any of these bands If not for Led Zeppelin. I know people try to trash on them for “stealing” and “satanic” messages but If you look past all that BS they are one of the best bands to ever walk this earth!!! Much love luke, thanks so much brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lukebrown7340]

I know alm😢 every lyric to every song led Zeppelin ever did homie I sit on my drums and put them in my ears and just play.. Love it bro F what anyone says or tries to judge bro we know what is good ❤

[@lukebrown7340]

Btw my texting game sux lol

[@dwiggles1]

Damn I needed to hear this

[@Slayer-7373]

Hope this helped brother 🙏🏻

[@stepha3003]

When I did 30 days sober in October 2023, I started looking forward to not drinking in the evening, it was crazy and surprising! Just need to try again soon!

[@Slayer-7373]

You will get back there again stepha! 30 days is huge!!! The further you get away from it the less you crave it and need it. 🙏

[@stepha3003]

@@Slayer-7373 thank you so much for saying that, I keep trying to remember how great I started feeling, and my dad said he hadn't heard me sound that well in years! 😧 I never drank a bottle of wine a day, more like 2-3 +/- glasses, but the daily thing started adding up to more dangerous physical & mental health issues.

[@Slayer-7373]

@@stepha3003 of course!! 🙏, how long has it been an issue for you if you don’t mind me asking?

[@stepha3003]

@@Slayer-7373 oh gosh I'm not even sure really, but definitely the past 10 yrs had gotten into the daily drinking of wine at "happy hour" with dinner. My first drink was a wine cooler with friends at age 15.. we went bowling with a friends who had a fake ID 🙄 So I'll be 50 in June (yikes), but the times where things got heavy were in my 20's, especially after 9/11 -- so I finally started antidepressants in 2002, which changed/saved my life honestly! But then I continued to drink, just not as much... Late 30's into forties got heavy again. After doing sober October this past year, I feel like my SSRI was starting to actually work again! 😐

[@Slayer-7373]

@@stepha3003 interesting!! I love hearing people’s stories especially about the early days of drinking lol. Seems like we all have a lot in common! Keep me updated on your journey stepha! 🙏

[@donc.123]

_Four weeks can be hard. Four years? Not necessarily._

[@TheSlaissi]

3 weeks sober feels great, but one thing i fear is the carvings not yet have those

[@Slayer-7373]

They will come my friend, when they do just be prepared. You’re already sort of preparing yourself because you are having this thoughts and are worried. Set up some walls for yourself to protect you so when they do come because I’m sorry man they will, you will be 100% ready. You got this bro, god bless

[@DATONEGAMER25]

Nice video man. Nice bass also. Maybe a jam session video next? 😊 Also, when you hit 1,000 subs I believe you’ll be able to go live from your phone. If you ever wanted to.

[@Slayer-7373]

I love that idea !!!! A jam session needs to happen!!! Also definitely, I’ve been planning on going live as soon as I have enough subscribers, this community is awesome, you’re awesome datone, thanks so much !!!! 💪💯

[@DATONEGAMER25]

@@Slayer-7373 Anytime dude. 🤟🏻

[@ShadesOClarity]

Just stay the course, my friend.

[@Slayer-7373]

One day at a time brother. Also I saw your new video man, good work 👍🏻💪.

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@Slayer-7373 Thank you. It's all of us. It's some serious honesty.

[@ShadesOClarity]

Good video. It's the same reason for my channel. Is that a five-string bass back there? My channel is growing and it looks likes yours is too. I am glad. You hit the nail on the head, man. I have wasted a TON of time. It sucks. You are younger than me and I hope you "get it" and stay there. Don't wait until you are older. Did you ever find out what happened to Dirk?

[@Slayer-7373]

Thanks brother, I’ve checked out your videos man, great work keep doing what you’re doing. I hope I can stay the course as well, this community, comments like yours really help me in this sobriety journey. I’ll shout your channel out next video bro! 🙏🏻💪

[@Slayer-7373]

Also it is a 5 string base my friend!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@Slayer-7373 Nice. I have a bunch of guitars. Some of the music on my channel is me just riffing.

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@Slayer-7373 I appreciate that. This damned addiction sucks my man. Take those sunglasses off. That's my gig. Hah. Just kidding.

[@kuhzzy1798]

Man I wouldn't know what day it was, what time it was, I wouldn't be able to get out out of bed and when you wouldn't want to drink you know you had to cause the withdrawals are so bad i'd sleep only a couple hours at a time cause id start withdrawing and when i crawled out of bed and start drinking id cry at times cause i felt so trapped in this hell hole.

[@Slayer-7373]

Yes brother, 100% spot on. I went through the same exact stuff. Miserable, absolutely miserable. Like you said crawling out of bed just to drink and go lay back in bed and repeat that cycle over and over and over again. When you would have to get to the liquor store it was like a quest because of how bad you would feel. I remember times walking to get my drinks when I felt like that and at times wondering if I would just collapse half way to the gas station. Horrible times, I’m glad we are both in better positions my friend. God bless you! 🙏🏻

[@kuhzzy1798]

@@Slayer-7373 I'm still in it brother going to the doctor Friday. Wish me the best.

[@Slayer-7373]

@@kuhzzy1798 I wish you luck brother, stay positive!!! 🙏🏻

[@andreflavell3453]

you are our friend . can you do a video on loving a alcoholic. because of the lies and emotionally not available. i had to remove my support. she only lasted 3 weeks at rehab. it’s been heartbreaking and i miss her . but i has to sail to another country with my dog as had i stayed i would have been witnessing dysfunctional behaviour.

[@Slayer-7373]

🙏🏻I will make a video on that brother, also prayers go out to you. I’m very sorry you’re going through this 😔

[@andreflavell3453]

hi bro i told you i would update you . she drank tonight as she is house sitting ( on her own ) lasted 5 to 6 weeks. i’m hoping this is just one night . very disappointing as she will definitely start again

[@DATONEGAMER25]

Your video abruptly ended mid sentence. Idk how much more you had to say. But speaking of living in the present moment I highly suggest “The Power of Now: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.” By Eckhart Tolle. It’s amazing you should read it or get the audio book. It’s amazing I think it’ll help you man.

[@Slayer-7373]

This is insane datone gamer!!! My buddy Tom just recommended Eckhart tolle to me and now here you are telling me I need to read his book. I will 100% check it out, much love 🙏🏻

[@colinnz]

Life's way to short to hate each other

[@Slayer-7373]

Absolutely, so true.

[@dzonnyblue3065]

Don't compare Alcohol with good things like Shrooms ,Cannabis or Peyote !

[@Slayer-7373]

If I did I definitely wasn’t meaning to. They are totally different.

[@dzonnyblue3065]

@@Slayer-7373 i mean i consider them medicine but when people say all drugs are bad i like to make a point not all drugs are bad !

[@Slayer-7373]

@@dzonnyblue3065 agreed