All the “friends” that kept me drinking went away. No loss!

I watched a video where a woman spoke about her decased 17yo daughter who died of a drug overdose. She put it like this. She always told her daughter to look out for strangers, But it wasn't strangers who supplied her with drugs. it wasn't strangers who left her alone to die of an overdose without calling an ambulance. Watch who you call friends...

When I quit it became very obvious who my real friends were and who were just there to bring me down to their level

@snu3877

Ай бұрын

Chances are, the people who have a problem with you quitting drinking have a drinking problem themselves. It makes them uncomfortable to have to think of that as they socialize with you when you are not drinking. You don't have to say a thing! They feel judged simply by your sobriety. It's okay to mourn the loss of certain friends, but truthfully, you're better off without those people in your life. It can be quite eye opening to see how much drinking cemented that bond. When it's gone, some friendships just won't survive that.

@GondwanaTea

29 күн бұрын

Especially girlfriend

@GondwanaTea

29 күн бұрын

Ex girlfriend

Since I quit drinking that poison four years ago and joined a walking group( new friends) this morning I was the first over 65 yr old to cross the finish line… proud of myself. Onwards upwards. Keep the videos coming mate👍

The most important thing for me is, to surround myself with friends who respect my choice and care about me as a person, not just as a drinking buddy. The friends who matter most will appreciate the healthier, happier version of you, even if your social habits have changed. With open communication, patience and a focus on quality over quantity, you can absolutely maintain strong friendships post-sobriety.👋

On point as usual Kev "Onwards and upwards" to 100k subscribers. Keep away from the poison everyone, you know it's no good

Friends from the bar or pub are usually not your friends, they are cronies only there for the beer or whiskey, you are secondary, just stage dressing. Keep us, reformed drinkers, on track Kevin. Thanks for the reminders and encouragement. 😂😂😂

This video and topic really resonated with me. I have been alcohol free an almost a year now and I have two kids, one five and one seven years old. I realised some time ago, that they are the most important thing in my life and the biggest gift I can give to them is my authentic presence and sober version of myself. And to do this, I have to cut ties to a group of people I have been hanging out for several years. Their life revolves around drinking and "having" a good time. Most of their private life has been ruined by their drinking and I don't want to do that to myself and my family. God bless you Kevin, you are doing great work. 🙏

I saved some friendships by quitting cuz when wed drink together it was starting to build up to drama. Now I may not hang out with them as much but I'm not participating in drunken chaos. Starts of fun ends up ugly.

I discovered recently I've got a fear of intimacy and I now realise that is what was fuelling my crazy drinking. I'm quitting now as I realise I will never fix this fear if I keep drinking and masking it. I realised it obviously makes it worse in the long run and will keep me stuck in it. I feel this discovery is a game changer as I have my clear reason to quit to improve my life and have a much better chance of getting the good relationships and confidence I've been missing since childhood and I'm 44 now..

I honestly don't have much luck these days finding people who positively influence me besides my cycling club. After quitting drinking, I lost some "friends" and family invites too . At 56 , its harder to find people that have the similiar mindset i do. ( personal growth, Cycling/fitness) Nevermind finding ones who dont drink but luckily im an introvert so being by myself suits me fine for the time being 🙂

@patrickwalker-nolan7617

25 күн бұрын

@@rollandjoeseph keep going my friend it’s hard but so worthwhile. 😁😁😁

today 1 year alcohol free

Great chat Kevin 🙏 I know they say a man is not an island but for a while now it's been the most productive way to stay the course. I'm in the process of getting back in the world now. Cracking the shell so to speak. One day at a time. Onwards 💪🔥👍

@snu3877

Ай бұрын

I read somewhere that you should treat your new sobriety like a newborn baby: with lots of care and attention. It needs to be the primary focus at first. If you need to stay home to do that, so be it. Eventually, you will be ready to venture out.

@fatherburning358

Ай бұрын

@snu3877 that's great and what I've done out of natural necessity really. Having a safe space to chill and think it through has been amazing, im lucky. 14 months now and ready to rock 😊💪🔥 and thanks 👍🙏

Thanks Kevin, love ya. 👍🇮🇪💜🙏

1. Subscribe to channel 2. Watch videos (good 👍🏼) 3. All KZread ads are now for alcohol 🥃

Great video, However... I really need to send you a Red Sox cap. lol

@HabitsV2

Ай бұрын

😂 It's just a cap to me...

Utrinque Paratus 👍

You will lose your rights your friends your future your soul when you stop alcohol. Yet you will gain heaven kingdom of god on earth wealth and love from actual truth creation from every animal river sky earth and cosmos and may even get support from your family. God loves ya and welcome to the warmth paradise . Get ready and get up in the morning and live like no other people on this planet

@GondwanaTea

29 күн бұрын

If you doubt and don't know or see it just stay sober . You all got this. The proof will be there . Search to give and fight for you own path

SEMPER FI MY BROTHER!!! Man I love this video!!! It really says it all! Be careful with who you call friend!!! DONT BRING ME DOWN!!! Thank you Kev for always HAVING MY BACK!!! Steel sharpens steel! 1TEAM1FIGHT! Sympatheia!!! But if you want a friend who happens to be a shitty comedian ...I mite know a guy ;) much love and thank you 🫡🙏💪