Thanks for sharing your story man. "Sobriety doesn't so much open up the doors of Heaven and let you in, but it can open up the doors of hell to let you out."

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

So very well said. Thank you for watching and your support. Be well my friend!

@youthbuildersantiaging4250

Жыл бұрын

Great comment!

@raymondlin8728

Жыл бұрын

Yes this is a poster on my rehab center wall, thats why its in quotes. I looked at it everyday. How true. I have to remind myself of that.

@dingdong2103

Жыл бұрын

If I quit drinking alcohol 5 years ago I would probably have pulled my bottom lip over my forehead and swallowed myself from being pissed off.

@ericfortner53

Жыл бұрын

I quit five years ago and haven’t touched it since. When I read this comment I thought what a very good way to put it. Outstanding comment!

4 years sober. I also became friendless. no one I used to hang out with have the same rhythm of life i do now. No longer got invitations. My 'friends' are too busy drinking and curing their hang overs together. They sort of repell my energy. I have to much of it for them. No one wants to exercise with me, they go together, when i see them they are friendly, but they cary on on their path. That was the most dificult part. Having to deal with it alone. I actually drank because i have to self centered parents, i could drink all weekend long since I was 15 and get 'away' with it. Medical conditions forced me at age 21 to stop drinking. I turned to marijuana for a bit but I took exercise (cardio-Cycling) Too seriously and the smoke was (I think) to slow me down. Sober completely now and I struggle everyday to stay off substances. I drink coffee when I can anxious and exercise, listen to music. My self, everything on my own. No one cares about well being than yourself. Dont expect help, you probobly wont get it. Its on you.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out! Strong work. As you say, we have to take action and responsibility for ourselves. The hardest lesson I had to learn. Keep staying strong and grateful to have met you on teh path. Be well.

Thank you so much. I've been fighting this battle for a few years now. Alcohol and cocaine. I've realized that it always starts with alcohol. I drink, lose my inhibitions and then move onto the cocaine. I've lost my job, my wife, my home, and my joy. And I've lost all respect for myself. Have had a gun against my head several times, wanting to end the misery.. You've given me hope again. I will succeed!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing my friend. We are not alone as we all struggle together. Keep up the fight...I look forward to seeing you along the path!

@raymondlin8728

Жыл бұрын

I went thru that for awhile. Wife left, police, court order me out the house, my weapons were seized, etc, etc. After different rehabs centers, and getting kicked out, stopping drinking, my family and health, brain, is healing, improving.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondlin8728 Solid! Keep up the strong work along the path!

@leoventresca7867

Жыл бұрын

Don't give up friend, better days will come , you can't do anything about the past but you can do something about your future, it's in your hands, I speak from experience! All the best

@tonyrivers8688

Жыл бұрын

The failures in my life caused by drugs and alcohol made me put a knife to my wrist many times. I couldn't do it and I'm happy to hear that you didn't do it.

Life without alcohol is my story too. I quit drinking and smoking at the age of 23 . I was about to lose my marriage and my 6 month old baby girl. After a night of drinking all night till the morning with the boys I came home before sunrise and walked up to my daughters crib and looked at my baby girl wondering what kind of a father I was. As I looked at her a still calm voice spoke to my heart and said if I was willing to follow him and surrender my life to him he would guide me through a life of sobriety. That was 43 years ago. I wonder what my life would have been like if I continued to drink, only God knows and he didn't allow me to experience that..... Love life and stay sober my friend good luck to you God bless.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful choice! Thank you for sharing. I quit drinking the first time at 22...I didn't have enough responsibility in my life to stay off it. Such strong work. Be well and God bless!

Don't confuse drinking buddies with friends

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

A lesson that took me years to learn. Be well!

@JimmyJaxJellyStax

11 ай бұрын

Some get upset about actually doing something else besides drinking.

Strong message. I'm 2 years sober. While I'm still not completely where I want to be in life, things are so much better than they were 2 years ago. I believe the most important thing so far, is that now I am enjoying the journey of waking up everyday and being the best version of myself. Thanks for the video

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You get it my frined...we only get to work on ourselves. Strong work! Keep enjoying where the path may lead. Be well.

The pain in discipline is better than the pain of regret.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

10 ай бұрын

So well said my friend. Spoken like someone who has been walking the path. Thank you for reaching out and sharing. Nice to meet you along the journey. Be well my friend.

Thank you from Hong Kong. I just hit my 2000 days sobriety last week. For those who want to quit here, please have more chocolate or candies or spicy food, coz its taste doesn't fit with having alcohol and could refrain your craze for it. Finally, tell yourself it is a pause but not quitting, you'd know what I mean later when you made it. Good luck!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and providing your strategies! Nice work on 2000 days!!!

Brilliant video very to the point not sugarcoating anything. I’m 18 days sober now and this was great motivation thank you 🙏

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out and watching! Strong work my friend! Keep walking the path!

Only 730 views? Don't make sense. This really hit home for me. Am only 9 weeks sober. Its a great achievement but greatness might take 2-5 years as you said. So keep going! and I need to take it one day at a time. Allready feel and achieved a lot in my short time. Thank you for your story. This needs to reach more people

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Andy, Appreciate your sentiment and sharing your path. As you mention the work is in the moment. So poured of the choices you are making. Your actions resonate with those around you. Keep changing your world for the better. It has great impact on the worlds of others. Honored to share a path with you. Be well my friend, Jacob Urban

@child3248

Жыл бұрын

Almost 8 weeks here and while things are shit, I feel better overall

Thank you. I needed this. I’m 59 and trying so hard to quit drinking. I’m literally teary eyed here as tis hit home hard. Thanks for sharing your story. Well done! God bless you. -Bob

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Bob, Thank you for reaching out and sharing some of your path. It took me quitting three times to make it stick. The hardest thing I had to get over was the guilt associated with the failure. Keep your chin up and if I was to make any recommendation it is to find the relationships that support you in what YOU want...I started by paying my Psycologist...the rest that followed have been far less expensive. Although that was one of the best investments I continue to make. Be well my friend and even when it seems lonely know that there are many walking the path with you. Sincerely, Jacob Urban

@bobbmann5

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Yes. I feel like a failure and I will keep trying to give it up altogether. Ty for the reply. Best wishes my friend.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@bobbmann5 🙇‍♀🙏

@tomfaunce

Жыл бұрын

It's not easy at first, but it's worth it. 2 years sober and now I don't even have the desire to drink at all. I prefer the sober life so much more. And I didn't think that was possible

@bobbmann5

Жыл бұрын

@@tomfaunce That’s awesome. I am trying so hard.

Thanks for telling your story thus far. I'm 16 months sober and drastically altered my diet about 3 months in. Planning to incorporate more exercise soon as I walk the path.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching. Grateful to meet you along this path...journey well my friend!

Congratulations brother! Being truly proud of yourself for who you actually are is an indescribable reward 😊

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Being me has been paying big dividends!

Thanks for sharing your story Jake. You've always been an inspirational figure to me, a solid role model that always seemed to have it all figured out. Keep up the "new" life and continue to be an inspiration to all. I hope only the best for you as you continue this life journey, and hope that one day our paths will cross again. Thanks again for being you, the good, the bad and the ugly. This makes us who we are, and only the truly strong can overcome the evils that try to take us down. You continue to be a mentor in my life, and can only hope to be a quality human like you. You've touched a lot of people over the years and have only great memories of our times together.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

2 жыл бұрын

Ed, I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share with me. Appreciate you. Grateful to have shared the path with you. We spiraled out from a similar path...keep spreading the light w were all exposed to. Miss you. and look forward to seeing you again. Be well.

This is an incredibly inspiring video. Thank you. More power to your arm.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

2 жыл бұрын

Cam, You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to share with me. As you know...the arm has a lot of meaning on it...more to come.

So inspirational! Thank you for making that video! Very inspiring!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feed back and for watching. Be well!

Great inspiration video. I am 3 years in amazing how your life changes without alcohol. I had some painful changes, divorce, but also some very positive ones, retired, single and loving working on myself, better health and shape, much better shape. It is an easier journey if you start with someone.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback and experience. The path is long...grateful to have found you along the way! keep up the strong work!

Thanks for sharing young man❤it was worth listening to you. God bless you in your mission 👍

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and reaching out! Be well my friend.

Kudos dude! You are not alone. Keep going forward, I sure am glad I seen this on the feed, I needed to hear it brother.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the encouragement and for watching! Be well my friend!

Great stuff mate! I’m only 4 mos in but I can relate to some of the benefits you’ve mentioned - I find myself reading more and working on relationships more- it’s really good stuff. Keep up your amazing work! Best

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and reaching out. Strong work at 4 months. Nice to meet you out here on the path. Be well!

That is a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing your journey 😊

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Appreciate you!

Great video. My 4th time in treatment now, enough is enough. 2 weeks into this journey. Thanks bro

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

I had to make this decision three times before it stuck. The struggle is real. So is getting back up and trying again. Beautiful to meet you on this path. Keep walking taller, stronger and more confidently...you got this bro!

Beautiful message. Thank you for sharing and inspiring 💙

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and reaching out! BE well!

You are the best explaining everything what happened to me 15 years ago! All respect for me, my friend! Thank You for giving others good look in their lives!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you for reaching out and sharing. Thank you for watching. Be well my friend and journey well!

@kristianasadauska9909

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute thank you, I'm really good, I'm not drink alcohol 15 years and smoke cigarettes 10 year's

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@kristianasadauska9909 Strong Work!

Thanks for sharing, very inspiring!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Thank you for watching. Trust you are finding beauty in the day! Be well.

Amazing story! Really needed to hear this. Thanks for sharing brother.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out! Appreciate you and thanks for the comment. Keep on keeping on...the world needs you!

I'm 64, 6 weeks sober, and I'm undecided about how serious I really am about it all. I quit smoking about 25 yrs ago, and it was the best thing I ever did, but somehow I don't feel quite as motivated about alcohol. But that's ok. I'm not going to put any pressure on myself, because it will just create stress and is doomed to failure. It's about being able to understand what the relationship is all about and being able to say goodbye, rather than standing with your back to a door with a howling trying to blow it down. Anyway, well done, good for you.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. Strong work and understanding on your part. Walk the path as it feel right for you. I wish you well on the journey to self.

This hit me hard!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It certainly isn’t, “you quit drinking and all of a sudden your life is better.” Takes time, effort and a desire for more. I resonate with this so much. The journaling, meditating, feeding yourself. I’m coming on a year soon and the feeling is mutual. My life has SKYROCKETED into the fucking stratosphere and I now live a life with purpose. Something no drug could have ever offered me.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work my friend! So beautiful to hear of your journey. It takes a village and the work never ends. grateful to have met you on this journey. Be well and walk tall and strong!

@derrickyoung40

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute thank you so much!!! ❤️

Good for you, I restarted my journey today ❤

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

That is beautiful. Nice to meet you along this path. It took me three times to make it stick. Be easy on yourself and keep walking tall and strong. Be well.

Yeah Jake! Way to go my friend! You have done so much for the "HOLE" community. I'm so grateful to you for helping me and I'm glad you re in a much better place now.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

2 ай бұрын

David, Thank you for waiting and commenting. Appreciate you.

Absolutely inspiring and so well expressed! Your beautiful eyes are windows to your beautiful soul and also testament to the pain you have endured in your life…. I have fallen into the trap of having quit drinking and smoking 3 years ago (albeit with a couple of lapses where I had to go back and check if my decision was the right one-luckily the experience totally reinforced my commitment ) however haven’t been able to replace it with what I know I need to do. Trying not to be too hard on myself though as I know that I am going to get there…your video was just the message that I needed to hear! Wishing you continued success and joy in your life-stay honest and compassionate 🙏

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Appreciate you watching and sharing some of your story. I like to remind folks that the path to finding one's self is not linear. I quit drinking three times before I could make it stick. Every time I quit previously I "thought" I had control of the addict in me. As you said and found yourself, I needed to replace it with what I was supposed to be doing in this incarnation. Being easy on ourselves is the most difficult thing we do. Acceptance without judgement is simply life's work. It is beautiful to meet you along the path. Be well!

@ritukaushik2262

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thanks for such a prompt and thoughtful reply! I feel your energy and light… Seems like you have done a lot of work in the last 5 years! So happy for you ,stay well and please make some more videos

I'll have 5 years in 16 days. I lost 40+ pounds, I now do full Ironman triathlons, and I'm doing just like the guy in the video said: I'm investing in myself. Life isn't necessarily easier, but I manage the stress so much better. Take the leap if you're in doubt.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work my friend! Keep walking tall along the path!

Brilliant Jackson, really enjoyed this vid

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching...be well!

I m one month sober. Took my Hindu vows and wore the sacred thread. Cravings r still there, but when you make a commitment like this, it becomes much easier. A big obstacle in getting sober is the feeling of "what will i say when my friends call me out for a drink". I tell them that i have taken my vows. First they laugh, but then it gets easier to explain it to them. Now nobody asks me out. And i have begun to see myself as a new me.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Such beautiful work and such a courageous story. So nice to meet you along this path. Keep taking the high road...it is the only way we met our higher self. Be well my friend and journey well!

@liverightdieproud2189

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thanks man.

great story! I am 20 months into my journey.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work my friend! Keep walking the path and enjoy the journey. Appreciate you reaching out and and sharing. Be well!

Great story .glad you have found some peace

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for watching.

I started my journey yesterday, wish me luck all

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

11 ай бұрын

You have to start somewhere my friend. Be easy on yourself and know that you are on the right path. You got this...Godspeed!

thanks for the inspiration. This video hits home with me and many others.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate walking the path with you. Be well.

Nice one brother. I am proud of you

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏appreciate you for reaching out and watching. Be well!

Wow, that's a powerful testimony. Congratulations on your countless blessings, accomplishments, and strides... Just think, your newfound perspective & understanding will continue on an an ongoing evolution of greatness because everything that's right in YOUR MIND, is right in your YOUR WORLD. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing and much ❤, peace, and happiness. 👏👏👏👏👏👏💯

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out, your kind words, for watching and witnessing. You are right, as my world continues to unfold into what I have always wanted. No shortage of work either although that's what I asked for. The work of finding me. Be well my friedn and journey well!

@BoChosen

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute : Thanks so much, my friend. I appreciate your perspective. Indeed and well stated.

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed to hear today.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! So nice to meet you along the path! Be well my friend.

Amazing speech! Thank you!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Be well!

Great stuff! Almost 2 years away from my weekends revolving around a drug addiction (alcohol).

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out and commenting! Appreciate you. Such strong work my friend. Such a privilege to meet you out here on the path. Keep on keeping on!

This will sober you all up. I have been a chronic cocaine and alcohol user my entire adult life. I now have at Fifty Year's of age. Chronic pancreatitis, chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, enlarged spleen, gastric varices. FUCKED ! Good luck everyone !

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Hope you find peace my friend. Thank you for sharing. Healing energy coming your way.

@mooncat.787

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thanks brother. Even in literature the words speak mountains. Talking of mountains I didn't spot you was from Jackson. Myself and my partner go there every year snowboarding, well at least that was the intention. Once there it was straight to the Cowboy Bar then to The Silver Dollar then to a chaps bar we befriended. Can't remember the bars name but the lad who runs the place is called Foggy. Do you know him at all ? Anyways hopefully we'll be back there Jan/Feb 2024 you never know we might meet up. Stay healthy Sir, you live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@mooncat.787 thanks for reaching out and sharing. We had a similar approach to engaging with the mountains as I too use to book end my mountain experiences with drug and alcohol. New day...new way. Please reach out if you are in town...it would be great to cross tracks. Be well!

@mooncat.787

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Will definitely do.

I think of alcohol as a poison that destroys my body. So for me its been pretty easy. 6 months clean 😀❤️🇸🇪

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work! Keep walking the path!

@aegisreflector1239

Жыл бұрын

That's because it IS poison. It's very dangerous.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@aegisreflector1239 agreed!

Excellent. Well done

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for following along! Be well!

Excellent ! Thanks!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome! And thanks for following along!

i stop drinking now for a year and 6 months i feel great after alcolisme life i have some mutch blessings now

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you continued success on your journey!

Thanks for sharing your helping a lot of people.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Appreciate the feedback and for watching. Be well 🙇‍♀

Well done brother , sobriety is the wAy 🎉

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

🙇‍♀🙏 Appreciate you!

Beautiful!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and Appreciate you watching!

@AntonioMACItaly

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute my pleasure thank you

Thank you Brother..

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome...appreciate you watching and reaching out. Be well!

I quit 4 years 1 month ago. I struggled for years trying to taper down. I finally said F#$% it. I went to treatment for a month and haven't looked back. Now I terrorize the Rocky Mountains Snowmobiling, I Fy fish, Paraglide and do Yoga. I lost 60 lbs and my Company is hitting it out of the park now. And most importantly my kids and wife watched me overcome it all.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Such strong work my friend! I am a firm believer that we need to be witnessed to feel validated in our experience. That confirms our reality and helps us heal. I also believe that the addict never leaves us, rather is part of us and just needs a beneficial addiction. Keep feeding the addict with what feeds you with life! Be well!!

Very inspiring.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video,

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@jackbritton1325

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute There are a lot of subtle truths in your chat. I quit drinking not long ago for a minor health reason. My blood pressure had been creeping up and I decided to quit drinking to see if I could stay off blood pressure medicine. I didn't think I had a drinking problem or that it was f'ing up my life at all. A while after I quit and stopped having hangovers (that I didn't realize were actual hangovers) I became much more productive in my job that I now enjoy much much more than I did before. My relationships at work got better even though I work at a place where social drinking (hard social drinking) is well tolerated and accepted . I went on the first vacation in my life were I did not drink any alcohol and not only do I remember every minute of it I genuinely had a great time and didn't spend a thousand bucks on booze during the vacation. Now when I look back at the last several years its easy to see that I was on a self destructive path and although up to that point it had been a slow descent it had been accelerating for a couple of years and I didn't see it or I didn't want to admit it. When I originally quit I thought to myself that the quitting was only temporary and I could manage to moderate my drinking after my blood pressure resolved itself but now that I have had the chance to take an honest look back at my self on alcohol and what the real costs of a bourbon or two (usually ten) was I have no desire to drink at all. It turns out social situations are more fun sober, even if my friends aren't. Like I said, great video.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@jackbritton1325 I appreciate you sharing your story so much! You and I have walked similar paths. You never know unless you try something. My intention was to have a drink on day 366...so much like yourself I found out something about myself during that year and really dug into finding out who I am. Strong work my friend! Keep walking tall and so grateful to have met you along this path!

I’m 58 and I’ve never drank alcohol. I grew among nerd friends, so we never drank alcohol. Whenever I drive, if / when a policeman pulls me over and asks me if / how much I drank, I reply saying that I never drink alcohol, it’s bitter and not tasty, and I only drink orange 🍊/ cranberry juice. The policeman doesn’t know how to deal / handle such a statement 😅.

Thank you brother. Needed this.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🙇‍♀ Journey well my friend!

@The_Professor26

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute ❤️

I was sober for a full ten years until I really dealt with the fact that the way I used to drink alcohol was truly but a "symptom" (just as very briefly described in the book Alcoholics Anonymous with no real elaboration) and dealt with the causes and conditions of my alcoholic drinking. I've been enjoying my bourbon, wine, and beer now for the past couple years. Glad I can do it, drinking for relaxation alone or socially. Responsibility vs. sobriety, I definitely choose responsibility.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your story. We all have different paths which is good to remember and for perspective. Pretty sure I have shelved it for good this time. Be well!

What an amazing story. I'm 43 and realised I need to quit drinking. Or at least cut back siginificantly (but I know quitting completely would be best). I've been drinking daily for the past... 20 years? Not getting super drunk but definitely self medicating. I don't have any terrible rock bottom events happen to me but my life is not where I want it to be at all. I'm pretty comfortable (which is why it's so hard to change), but I'm also directionless, single, childless and these are all things I would like to change. Life feels too meaningless and empty right now. I've been exploring spirituality a lot lately. Also exercising more. I feel like my life could be so different, so much better. But I have a problem with self discipline, consistency and follow through. I feel like I'm stuck, spinning my wheels and life is passing me by ever more rapidly. Stories like this feel so inspiring, but also daunting. The time it takes to get through it all, the pain we have to face, the struggle. I know it's better than hiding in a bottle though. I will keep trying.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out and sharing some of your story. Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity...life isn't linear and neither is sobriety. Don't let the definitions keep you from walking your path. We all have different directions to go to get to where we need to be. Keep trying...that's all we can do...Be well.

Thank you 🙏

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

you are welcome. Thank you for watching. 🙏🙇‍♀

Well said lad tank you!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and reaching out! Be well!

@michaelmolachaan5693

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute aye ya to!

Excellent presentation! I still go to bars with my buddies. I drink club soda with a bunch of limes. If asked "im intermittent fasting". Maybe ill do a bit of magic mushroom 🍄 if i need a little boost

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work my friend! You are clearly stronger than me as my tolerance to be around it anymore is pretty low. A little boost never hurt no-one 😊

Very motivating

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you...appreciate you!

Wild I used to only do coke when I drank. I was addicted to drinking for over a decade and addicted to coke for 4 years. I quit coke first then alcohol. Best decision ever. Having my first kid next month, strong relationships with family and friends and got s promotion at work. 6 months clean

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing...strong work my friend! Our worlds open up for us once we begin to find ourselves. nice to meet you out here on the path. Be well.

@dannyb7166

Жыл бұрын

God bless, your story spreads strength to all who are willing to listen. I wish your channel and yourself the best, I will be walking with you in good health!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@dannyb7166 Thank you. Appreciate you watching and reaching out. Be well and God Bless.

Thanks.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Be well.

Maybe you could make more videos and continue to help people with their journeys

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the encouragement! We are working on the 6 year segment now as my anniversary is March 7. More to come...stay tuned! Be well!

HI mate I keep coming back to this video, it's very moving and inspirational. Last year I spent an inheritance (50k) in the space of 4 days during a blackout bender. I spent it on hotel rooms, escorts and substances. I do not remember spending this money and have no idea how I did spend it in the space of 4 days... How do I move on from this? I ask as you said you were 250k in debt and got out of it. Would really appreciate any advice on how to look forward and not back because when I dwell on it too long vodka is the only solution. Im 12 days into sobriety but this time I really feel like im done with it all.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

10 ай бұрын

@Fartman3000 Thank you for reaching out and sharing some of your story. It does sound like you are done with it this time my friend. It took me quitting alcohol three times before it stuck. Only after I had quit the third time I started to deal with some other addiction behaviors. I have similar stories of excess and blowing all my money. All you can do is focus on today and not worry about tomorrow. Know that you will meet others on this journey. And soon you will find yourself...and that is all one needs. You are strong, you are worthy and you are loved. You have this. Be all my friend.

@Fartman3000

10 ай бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute Thank you for these words! I've figured I can have that money saved in two years if I keep my head down, and if during that time I stay sober then losing that 50k could be the best thing that ever happened to me. Peace and may you also stay strong!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

10 ай бұрын

@@Fartman3000 Exactly! Good and bad are differing perspectives of the same event. This is the constant polarity of experience. The trick is making gold from a pile of plastic. It is all in how you see it. I would never give up the experiences of parties and blowing money. They made me into who I am today and never would have found value otherwise. You gotta live to learn. Just keep forgiving yourself for living more than most. One step at a time...🙇‍♀🙏

AMAZING

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙇‍♀️

If this Man is from Wyoming, he really has accomplished something.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you...I am and continue to do so...Appreciate the shout out...be well

hero!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Gotta be one to see one! Thank you! Be well my friend and thanks you for reaching out!

i've been r#ped, i've overdosed, been beaten and robbed multiple times all thanks too alchohol. It sickens me to think it took me so long to get sober. I know most can handle their drink but i had to drink to excess every time like some sort of addiction. I can't stress to kids enough to stay away from drink, drugs and the wrong women.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

It took me quitting three times for it to stick...I too had to learn those lessons over and over. Appreciate meeting along the path. Journey well my friend!

@dalebaker5030

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute i went to my local takeaway tonight and saw 3 drunk elderly in there. Although they were in good spirit and nice people, they were making morons of themselves and all i thought about was i'm so happy i don't do that no more. i've moved and don't speak to anyone no more and my life has instantly become great so far. Take care my friend, no turning back.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@dalebaker5030 no turning back...just reinforcement of our decisions...appreciate you sharing and thanks for the reminder of the decisions I have made for myself. Be well!

Has Anyone heard of Allen Carr's books? Pure Gold!!

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

We haven't...although we look forward to checking him out. Thanks for the lead!

I have never drunk the stuf much (maybe 1 beer every couple of years) and I'm almost 70 years of age. I don't miss it, should I?

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

We only miss the problems we haven't dealt with...sounds like you have that covered 😊 Be well my friend!

I quit almost two years ago on February 25th. Then the sobriety date is the 25th of every month, also December 25th, so you don’t drink on Christmas!

Ty

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🙏

What kind of practice do you have (occupation)?

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

I teach risk management in the high risk outdoor environment and holistic health.

95 out 100 people who have quit will say its the best decision of their lives ...

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

29 күн бұрын

might be even higher! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I feel like while I’m really proud of you you probably should have cut out that coke first. Or at the same time as getting rid of the booze. Of course your sleep improved, you quit doing the booger sugar bro. You’re doing great but when you said you quit drinking I had no idea that a couple minutes in you were going to say that you kept doing coke for a year after that. Sorry if this isn’t a completely positive comment. I hope you’re still on the wagon man. Good luck to you.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the observation. Keep in mind that we all do things differently. I never intended on quitting drinking. Rather I wanted to prove to a friend that getting your life under control was easy. What I found was that my life was out of control. Sobriety isn't a linear process. It take turns, failures, attempts and a perspective shift. Quitting drinking showed me I had issues. A lot of issues I would have never dealt with unless I started somewhere. We have no idea where the path may lead...only choices when we are served them. Once I realized I was an addict I realized I had other problems. Then decided to deal with them. Hence...we all start somewhere and that is different for everyone. Be well.

This was great

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

So you were still on the coke for a while after the drink ?

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Yes...I never intended to say off booze. I was doing it to help a friend.I was planning on having a drink on day 366 after getting him through the year. In the process I found out I was an addict that had emotional problems. The path isn't linear. Rather one of slowly awakening to the realities of my own disease.

Respect for this from a Muslim

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you reaching out and watching. Be well my friend.

Will I have been sober for going on 6 years is not easy but have to keep going think positive every day and you will win Bill

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out and your comment. In my experience the work never gets easier. Although it does become more rewarding. Baby steps to the finish line. Be well and strong work my friend.

King

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

🙇‍♀️

I don't consume Alcohol I just drink beer.

Thank you 1 month Sober....

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Nice work...one step at a time.

Alcohol, drugs, rehab, phsychotherapy, bottomless pit of money most alcoholics don’t have

Seemed impossible, but it’s been over 7 months and I don’t crave a drop of alcohol, the KEY difference was that I didn’t suffer withdrawal, not even within the first 30 days after I quit. No need for AA meetings or meds either, I just go’ogled Steffon Barkload’s Quit Drinking Forever, and I just don’t even think about it anymore

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

9 ай бұрын

Strong work my friend! Strong work! Thank you for watching!

I quit alcohol 25 days ago I am bit better

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

11 ай бұрын

Strong work my friend! It is a pleasure to meet you along the path. Keep walking tall and strong 💪 you’ve got this! Thank you for reaching out. Be well.

What if drink is all u have? It comforts u

@Quincycle

11 ай бұрын

It might be all you have now, but it'll take everything from you at some point

@gxhhher3896

11 ай бұрын

@@Quincycle yeah probely will buddy

8 weeks af and 9lbs down

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Strong work 💪 Keep on keeping on!

He focuses almost entirely on quitting alcohol while skimming over the part where he was also a coke head.

So many programs out there that promise you'll quit drinking from one day to the other and feel great for the rest of your life. Listen, Steffon Barkload's Quit Drinking Forever takes a lighter, safer approach which you decide to go with on your own terms. Best shortcut I go’ogled that took days to make me dislike the juice 100%

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

10 ай бұрын

I could not agree more with you! Most folks in the know that there is no "treatment" for this "disease". Because treatment doesn't work for something that is not a disease. Rather a choice. Choosing to want something different is a powerful antidote. Strong work my friend. A privilege to meet you on this journey. Be well.

"Then, I quit black tar heroin, and I quit stealing money....... Oh, and then, I hit body piercing."

Alcohol has had a place in life since biblical times. The problem is the abuse of it. Lifes pressures make us vulnerable to abuse because it’s legal. In Europe they enjoy a wine with food not binge drink like in uk

Quits alcohol, still racking up lines 😂

Seems like hez still craving it..😝😝😝😝 Sorry joking

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure I would be puking when a drop hit my tongue...the addiction is real...so is wanting to be a better person. Thankfully the latter is winning out for me. Be well.

@midshipsport

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute 😃👍 ... Is the existence of alcohol a curse?! I am still fighting it at 41

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@midshipsport I believe there are lot of curses out there. Also known as distractions created by the powers that be to hold us back from becoming everything we can in this existence. Know that you are not alone in the struggle. The struggle is real. While I keep finding my self on the path it is not without a daily fight and the maintaining of boundaries. BE strong by knowing you are loved, wanted and belong. We all deserve the chance to become who we came here to be.

@midshipsport

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute wow! "Be strong by knowing you are loved, wanted and belong?" What you just said helps in getting rid of the victim mentality. Which i have.

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@midshipsport be well and heal my friend.

DO NOT quit drinking alcohol cold turkey! Studies have shown that an alcohol free life is a precursor for... Male Pattern Baldness.

Who does coke sober????

@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute

Жыл бұрын

No one...I was doing coke so I wasn't sober...addiction, substance abuse and quitting is not a linear process...neither is life...trust you are well.

@tomfaunce

Жыл бұрын

He didn't say he was sober. He said he quit drinking alcohol

@getjonny6245

Жыл бұрын

@@tomfaunce I meant who does coke when they're not drinking as well. It's disgusting. Sorry, I'll check with you before I comment in future so no one gets all upset. OK?

@getjonny6245

Жыл бұрын

@@jhoutdoorleadershipinstitute I'm well enough to understand that being so forthcoming with obnoxious life guidance doesn't create a good impression of a persons ego. But thank you for asking.

@tomfaunce

Жыл бұрын

@@getjonny6245 Great. I'd appreciate that. Thanks

alcohol is super easy to quit when you dont have daily debilitating panic attacks for which alcohol is the only thing that helps. Self help arrogance virtue signaling

@soldatheero

Жыл бұрын

alcohol causes anxiety and mental weakness though

Being sober isn't as awesome as everyone thinks. Catching a nice buzz a couple times a week gets most of us through the week. Life ain't all rainbows. Just sayin

@Axlenut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I tried the sober thing, it doesn't work for everyone. Not all of us live in a perfect world and unfortunately and more importantly is not all of us can change our current situation. There is absolutely nothing wrong with A nice buzz a few times a week. Many people can function just fine doing this. Most of us need this honestly.

@marcreynolds7951

Жыл бұрын

good for you. clearly you are missing the point

@tomfaunce

Жыл бұрын

Just because you're sober, it doesn't mean you're going to live in a perfect world. Life still happens. Terrible things still happen. But since i got sober, I've found that I have 100x more strength to deal with theme nd deal with them properly. For me, there's no problem that will be made better by consuming alcohol. Just sharing my experience

@labab1048

Жыл бұрын

@@Axlenut Many can’t, hence the video….strange comments for a sobriety vidoe