Congrats on finding your right path in life Chip. I’m glad my videos could inspire you to get out camping, and I appreciate the kind words, this video means a lot to me and would mean a lot to Jess as well.
Steve is such a good soul... Chip i'm literally(just had to auto correct the spelling on that) struggling with drinking daily right now. Part of me wants help, part of me is just tired... any advice chip?
You're a jolly good fellow, and the content creator of this video obviously has made that very clear to us all - and he is not alone in gleaning inspiration from watching the 'Camping With Steve' videos. I'm one of those people too. Thanks for being a beacon in the darkness my good man. בס״ד
@@operatoncreation6396 hello sir. I read your post. A little over 4 years ago I almost died on the job from coronary heart failure. This was from 36 years of drinking heavily. After 7 days in the cardiac unit I was released and just happy to be alive. That happiness waned after 2 weeks and thats when I knew I had to get my butt back into AA. I had made several attempts in my early 20s, 30s and 40s to no avail. As you might imagine, I’m a backpacker/camper and have many trails to hike and Maine lakes to kayak so I’m not ready to die yet!😁👍🏼 My advice would be to try to get to an AA meeting in your area. AA has a smartphone app that you can download for free that takes your current location and finds meeting going on in your particular area. Give it a try. It has worked for me for the last four years. You have to go to meetings, get a sponsor and do the work as it is laid out in the Big Book. I hope this helps. You take care of yourself and good luck! NQU
People like Steve don't realise how much they help people in so many ways with their videos. And that is exactly why he has more then one million subscribers. He is Steve with his friendly character and fantastic humor. No matter how famous he is. Steve will be Steve.
I think Steve knows he has a lot of unknown “friends” but I don’t think he realizes just how deeply we care. Precious Jess was a devoted wife and we loved her for it.
I absolutely love Steve Wallis. He is such a kind and genuine human being. It is so easy to be drawn to him. He has a heart of gold and deserves the very best. The world needs more people like Steve. He makes my day better after watching his videos with his natural humor and laid back attitude. My heart breaks for his loss. I am proud of you for your months of sobriety and I pray for your continued success. You've got this.♥️
I hope Steve sees this. I doubt if he knows how special he is. I am glad you found your way to a life that strengthens you. Wonderful that you stopped drinking.
Everything each of us does sends ripples out into the world, and just as his life has touched yours, your life will touch someone and make a difference to them as well.
I'm 69 and disabled and love watching Steve Wallis. Hope you find happiness in your camping adventures I will watch also. God bless you and stay strong and safe.
First off, I have to say your story really touches me, and you certainly deserve to stand tall and proud. Secondly, you've found the words to describe Steve that I've been searching for. He sure is a brother I've never met.
I have been following Steve as well, TH-cam recommended your video. I just wanted to say, we are here with you as a Steve Wallis nation. Thanks for sharing
Steve came into my life last year too. I agree, there is something about his energy that's so comforting. I'm so sad about his loss. Congratulations on your sobriety.
Congrats on getting sober - it'll be 14 years for me November 9th. I first stumbled onto Steve Wallis' video's in August 2021. I was TH-cam surfing trying to numb the pain from my wife's sudden death just a few days before. Like you, I found myself binge-watching Steve's stealth camping videos. Although I've reached out to him, Steve will never know just how much his videos helped me get through that terrible time. It was an absolute shock to hear about Steve's wife's passing - I know exactly what he's going through and it's a horrific experience.
I'm 5 years sober myself and so proud of you! I love Steve's videos, keep up the good work! ❤ I have a quote ive carried on my journey that isn't actually referring to soberiety but it fits perfectly. "It's a thousand steps but the key is taking just one a day"
This was lovely. I've rarely been as sad for a stranger as I am for Steve. You are also a genuine, kind person and it shows. Congratulations on your sobriety! I got sober too. You made the right choice. Keep on keeping on 🤗
All you can say is thanks Steve for being you, sometimes someone inspires you.I don't know Steve personally either but I also think he's an awesome guy.Wish I did know him
I can't imagine the difficulty of trying to free oneself from the addiction of alcohol. I think God sends us Angels in different ways and your Angel likes to stealth camp. God bless you and remember, its one day at a time, one foot in front of the other on the long journey. There are people that care about you.
When my youngest had trouble getting to sleep we would watch Steve until she fell asleep every night. Shes 2 1/2 now. Steve is a calming influence. I am glad Steve touched you. I'm glad you're still here.
Nature is very healing because God created it and so being in nature helps connect us to God whether people realize it or not. That's part of why we like Steve's channel, we connect vicariously and he inspires people to get into nature. Girl in the woods channel does the same thing. She ends every video with "don't forget to get outside and get happy." I pray that Steve will continue to do his camping and find healing for his great loss, whether he films it or not.
As a recovering alcoholic,I applaud your sobriety. Steve is great and I am sorry he wasn't available in 1988 when I stopped.He only has ONE 'Step Two',which is something I could NEVER do. Hang in there,you can do it each day.
Very kind of you to share this personal story for Steve. I really hope he sees this and knows how much of a positive impact he has had on so many people. Stories like these are truly so powerful in creating a ripple effect of change. Congratulations on your sobriety Chip
It was very nice of you to make this video for Steve and also for yourself. I used to be in your position myself and pulled myself out of it somehow without any outside influence and I am grateful to be living on this side of a bottle. I think we can all benefit by looking at bad habits that we have grown out from under their yoke as though those times were as distant as us playing with wooden blocks in kindergarten. It’s what we were, and not what we are now. It’s a period we no longer need to be involved with because we have outgrown it. We’ve become more sophisticated and wooden blocks just don’t entertain us they way they did when our minds were simpler. I’m never playing with blocks again. It’s been 15 years for me.
Wow, I am so inspired and impressed by your recovery - you have the same down to earth likability that Steve does. I've found some really lovely people to follow on TH-cam, and they are inspiring, entertaining, and comforting. I don't think they know how much they can help us. You are now one of them!
It is good to hear of you being sober now. That’s a beautiful story. (And Steve, oh, how that ripped at my heart when he announced about his wife!) As you keep going in life, hopefully, you will also see how your life helps others on their journey! ❤️ “Had it not been…” scripture.
You took those thoughts straight out of my heart. I feel the same way about Steve. And I am at my campsite at this moment. He just has this way about him. His soul is recognized by the people who needed to see him. Brightest of blessings to you. 🥰
Congratulations on being sober all these months. Steve has changed a lot of people’s lives, unknowing to Steve. He seems to be a great guy. Take care and stay strong.
This is all so true. I was a drunk so bad that last year I did try to take my life but my wife found in at the last second so that is why I'm here. After that one day I watched a camping video than that was the change in my life. Camping saved my life. Keep it up keep camping you got this
I hope you are still going strong Chip, Im so happy for you and continue to pray for your continued success. Steve Wallis is a phenomenal TH-camr and very genuine guy. Hope all is well!!!
God has many earth angels-Steve is a well known one🙏💞 He has made "Beautiful Wife" and "Crazy Neighbor" house hold names. Thank you Father for sending us Steve🙏🙏💞
Chip, things have a ripple effect. In the way that Steve helped you, your video will help others. It shows others that they can overcome addiction, no matter what kind it may be and that it is never to late.
Honesty like this is so rare and refreshing. Speaks volumes about your character. You my friend, seem like a good one. Thanks for the upload. Nice to see the widespread love for Steve 🧡🤎💛💜💚🤍❤️💙
What Steve is going through will take him along time to grieve and except it, it crushed him beyond, Steve is a wonderful caring natural guy, I'm sure he'll see this video and be very thankful, Steve is a humble man with a broken wing that needs time to mend... hugs and congratulations on you..
Major congrats on getting sober. I know my current profile picture is a bit ironic for this comment lol. But I really do value sobriety. I've seen several friends go down a dark path and never return. It takes extraordinary willpower to take control back away from an addiction. That's very inspiring. You've got this, I wish you the best
I'm so glad you found what you needed, not often in life that that happens. I never saw beautiful wife, but I heard her voice one time. She sounded like a really nice person. I'm heartbroken for Steve and for what he is now going thru. I still remember the day I read his headline for her and could hardly believe it. Hang in there everyone
I see you were and an electronics technician in the Marine Corp. I worked as a ET for the Army Depot in my town. 25 yrs in calibration, 7 yrs in Electronic Equipment repair, now retired.
For anyone out there struggling with alcohol addiction and feeling like they can't ever stop, I just want to say that if I can do it you can do it. Not even 6 months ago I was drinking at least 1/3rd handle of vodka all day, every day, everywhere. Work (at a job I hated), at home, with friends, I always had to have alcohol with me. Waking up in the morning puking and shaking became normal to me. The withdrawals became so bad that even drinking wouldn't stop them. After a trip to the hospital when I literally felt like I was dying (had all the symptoms of liver failure) I quit. The withdrawals were hell on Earth. Cold sweats, hallucinations, panic attacks, I'm sure you're familiar. Steve's videos helped me stay grounded during that time. Now I'm sober, landed my dream job, and did a complete 180 on my life. I've been sober since August, and feel 100 times better physically, mentally, and emotionally. Congrats to you for overcoming alcohol addiction, and best wishes to anyone still struggling. I'm writing this comment from a tiny cabin on the bay in my hometown, happier/healthier than ever.
Congratulations to you!! Thank you for sharing your experience. I think the more people talk about, the less isolated and stigmatized people struggling with addiction feel.
Congratulations on your sobriety. I also stumbled upon Steves videos around the same time you did. He has been a huge influence on my life as well. I have struggled with weight problems and depression. Steves videos were inspiring to me and allowed me to get outside and go camping with my family. It has been great fun and now we go camping alot. Thank you for telling your story. I am also very glad to see Steve out there continuing his story and making videos again.
Steve and his video's saved mine too! Just hearing him speak of beautiful wife would always make me tear up. Hard for me to put into words, but you could feel the love and it was so beautiful. An inspiration for sure. I bawled like I baby when I saw his video about losing her. So damn unfair. Steve is an awesome dude and it's cool to see how many lives he has changed for the better. We are blessed to have him for sure. And I hope those blessings multiply for him, as I know he needs them like we did, right now❤
As a HUGE fan of Steve and his videos (over the past 2 yrs or so), and someone who literally bawled when I saw his “Rest In Peace, Beautiful Wife” video the day he posted it, and empathized and grieved with him/ worried about him in the months thereafter, I watched your video with tears running down my cheeks. You truly moved me, Chip. I have always loved all kinds of hiking and camping, (backpacking/roughing it/tent/ trailer and RV), and I sleep in my own camper on my property just to “get away”. I gravitate to all survivalist/camping off the grid and stealth camping videos, and @SteveWallis “Camping with Steve” videos are my mainstay. I watch them over and over, and you’re right. He makes us all, his subscribed fans, feel like we KNOW him, like he’s been our buddy for years. He’s THAT genuine. Your Video touched me. I am so glad you got to find yourself and change your path into something rewarding, AND a becoming sober. GOOD FOR YOU! Oh how I would have LOVED to work in a campground. I envision living in my own 26 ft travel trailer one day full time. That’s my future game plan. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your future videos.
Glad to hear your story. Life is a short journey and there are many stops a long the way. Congrats on your being sober.. Keep it up. Steve Wallis is one of those angels that walk among us..
Brother, Steve is a great guy and I am so sorry for his loss of beautiful wife. Camping is great and I do it alone for the most part. Just leave out step 2. You are on the right track. By the way, your video came up after Steve's new episode with crazy neighbor at the power plant. I think he may see it. God bless.
Thanks for your story, and best wishes for your continued healing and recovery. I'm proud of you! Keep camping, fall is a great time to go. My sympathies go out to Steve for his loss of beautiful wife.
Wow, Chip, what a story. Talk about the right thing at the right time, I'm so happy for you. You have a great deal of empathy in this video too, you're a kind soul. I'm so glad Steve saw the video. Well done again, Chip.
Chip, what a video! So glad you’re here and that you were able to share your growth and newfound health and happiness. Steve is such a great guy and you sure seem to be one too! Huge congratulations on your newfound path of sobriety!!
you never know where things will go -small pebbles can create big ripples in the pond. camping saved me too, (not from the same thing or the same way) but long before I found Steve's channel. My username is what it is to remind myself.
When people are authentic and so truthful it hurts, we recognize that, and it’s powerful. Steve shares his rugged resilience and it rubs off, it’s contagious. These videos resonate because there’s no BS. I want to see you overcome long term with a stubborn commitment to yourself and your recovery, Chip, because you matter.
Congratulatios on your sobriety. Wishing you peace and strength moving forward. My first Steve video was also truck camping with tarps, alongside Crazy Neighbour. I was hooked! My heart goes out to him.
Than YOU💝💯♾️! I was angry, then sad for quite a while - so not fair! Beautiful Wife, Steve, Crazy Neighbor ALL feel like Family! I'm going thru tough times as well with my Beautiful Daughter. I was ecstatic to see Him back, and have been rewatching older videos (I usually NEVER rewatch things!). He reminds me of my own humble Son - simply Human, no drama needed. He is comfort for my soul. Congrats, Brother - my 💝 feels You!
You summed up exactly how I associate with Steve, brings a lump to my throat to see him hurting. Really hope he keeps positive and to know we'e all with him in this strange way of the internet. Really glad to see the positive effect his channel has had on your life too buddy!!
Congrats on finding your right path in life Chip. I’m glad my videos could inspire you to get out camping, and I appreciate the kind words, this video means a lot to me and would mean a lot to Jess as well.
You help a lot of us Steve, and I hope we can return the favor a little bit 💖
Steve is such a good soul... Chip i'm literally(just had to auto correct the spelling on that) struggling with drinking daily right now. Part of me wants help, part of me is just tired...
any advice chip?
You're a jolly good fellow, and the content creator of this video obviously has made that very clear to us all - and he is not alone in gleaning inspiration from watching the 'Camping With Steve' videos. I'm one of those people too. Thanks for being a beacon in the darkness my good man.
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@@operatoncreation6396 hello sir. I read your post. A little over 4 years ago I almost died on the job from coronary heart failure. This was from 36 years of drinking heavily. After 7 days in the cardiac unit I was released and just happy to be alive. That happiness waned after 2 weeks and thats when I knew I had to get my butt back into AA. I had made several attempts in my early 20s, 30s and 40s to no avail. As you might imagine, I’m a backpacker/camper and have many trails to hike and Maine lakes to kayak so I’m not ready to die yet!😁👍🏼
My advice would be to try to get to an AA meeting in your area. AA has a smartphone app that you can download for free that takes your current location and finds meeting going on in your particular area.
Give it a try. It has worked for me for the last four years. You have to go to meetings, get a sponsor and do the work as it is laid out in the Big Book.
I hope this helps. You take care of yourself and good luck! NQU
I have NEVER camped in my life but I live it vicariously through Steve. Great content with humor and wisdom.
Congrats on your sobriety - just as Steve influenced you - you will influence someone else! RIP Beautiful wife - my heart goes out to Steve
People like Steve don't realise how much they help people in so many ways with their videos. And that is exactly why he has more then one million subscribers. He is Steve with his friendly character and fantastic humor. No matter how famous he is. Steve will be Steve.
This was really special and I hope somehow Steve sees this. I think it would mean a lot to him.
I think Steve knows he has a lot of unknown “friends” but I don’t think he realizes just how deeply we care.
Precious Jess was a devoted wife and we loved her for it.
I absolutely love Steve Wallis. He is such a kind and genuine human being. It is so easy to be drawn to him. He has a heart of gold and deserves the very best. The world needs more people like Steve. He makes my day better after watching his videos with his natural humor and laid back attitude. My heart breaks for his loss. I am proud of you for your months of sobriety and I pray for your continued success. You've got this.♥️
Bless you for saying this. Thoughts and prayers to Steve Wallis!!
I hope Steve sees this. I doubt if he knows how special he is. I am glad you found your way to a life that strengthens you. Wonderful that you stopped drinking.
He answered actually
Steve’s kindness and love has touched us all!
'Glad you're sober! I'm sure your life will continue to sparkle from now on! 'God bless.
Everything each of us does sends ripples out into the world, and just as his life has touched yours, your life will touch someone and make a difference to them as well.
I'm 69 and disabled and love watching Steve Wallis. Hope you find happiness in your camping adventures I will watch also. God bless you and stay strong and safe.
First off, I have to say your story really touches me, and you certainly deserve to stand tall and proud. Secondly, you've found the words to describe Steve that I've been searching for. He sure is a brother I've never met.
I have been following Steve as well, TH-cam recommended your video. I just wanted to say, we are here with you as a Steve Wallis nation. Thanks for sharing
Same here. Cheers fom Poland.
Steve came into my life last year too. I agree, there is something about his energy that's so comforting. I'm so sad about his loss.
Congratulations on your sobriety.
RIP Beautiful Wife. Goodonya friend for getting your house in order.
I’m glad you shared your story, always keep pushing forward ❤
Congrats on getting sober - it'll be 14 years for me November 9th.
I first stumbled onto Steve Wallis' video's in August 2021. I was TH-cam surfing trying to numb the pain from my wife's sudden death just a few days before. Like you, I found myself binge-watching Steve's stealth camping videos. Although I've reached out to him, Steve will never know just how much his videos helped me get through that terrible time. It was an absolute shock to hear about Steve's wife's passing - I know exactly what he's going through and it's a horrific experience.
Thanks! I'm sorry to hear of your wife's passing but I'm happy that Steve's video's helped pull you through - much like it did for me. Cheers!
I really like Steve I truly feel hes one of the nicest humans on this earth
As much as you're pulling for Steve, I'm pulling for you!
I'm 5 years sober myself and so proud of you! I love Steve's videos, keep up the good work! ❤ I have a quote ive carried on my journey that isn't actually referring to soberiety but it fits perfectly. "It's a thousand steps but the key is taking just one a day"
This was lovely. I've rarely been as sad for a stranger as I am for Steve. You are also a genuine, kind person and it shows. Congratulations on your sobriety! I got sober too. You made the right choice. Keep on keeping on 🤗
All you can say is thanks Steve for being you, sometimes someone inspires you.I don't know Steve personally either but I also think he's an awesome guy.Wish I did know him
I can't imagine the difficulty of trying to free oneself from the addiction of alcohol. I think God sends us Angels in different ways and your Angel likes to stealth camp. God bless you and remember, its one day at a time, one foot in front of the other on the long journey. There are people that care about you.
When my youngest had trouble getting to sleep we would watch Steve until she fell asleep every night. Shes 2 1/2 now. Steve is a calming influence. I am glad Steve touched you. I'm glad you're still here.
Thank you!
There's a reason why Steve has 1.3M subs. I watch just to distract the anxiety in my life. Steve relaxes me.
Proud of you….so proud of you….and glad you are surrounded by the amazing nature of what God has created…that’s peaceful for sure
Nature is very healing because God created it and so being in nature helps connect us to God whether people realize it or not. That's part of why we like Steve's channel, we connect vicariously and he inspires people to get into nature. Girl in the woods channel does the same thing. She ends every video with "don't forget to get outside and get happy." I pray that Steve will continue to do his camping and find healing for his great loss, whether he films it or not.
the highest i have ever been is living life sober....... i love it
As a recovering alcoholic,I applaud your sobriety. Steve is great and I am sorry he wasn't available in 1988 when I stopped.He only has ONE 'Step Two',which is something I could NEVER do. Hang in there,you can do it each day.
Very kind of you to share this personal story for Steve. I really hope he sees this and knows how much of a positive impact he has had on so many people. Stories like these are truly so powerful in creating a ripple effect of change. Congratulations on your sobriety Chip
It was very nice of you to make this video for Steve and also for yourself. I used to be in your position myself and pulled myself out of it somehow without any outside influence and I am grateful to be living on this side of a bottle. I think we can all benefit by looking at bad habits that we have grown out from under their yoke as though those times were as distant as us playing with wooden blocks in kindergarten. It’s what we were, and not what we are now. It’s a period we no longer need to be involved with because we have outgrown it. We’ve become more sophisticated and wooden blocks just don’t entertain us they way they did when our minds were simpler. I’m never playing with blocks again. It’s been 15 years for me.
Congratulations! I've learned quite a bit from my struggle and I'm certainly a stronger person for it. Cheers!
Wow, I am so inspired and impressed by your recovery - you have the same down to earth likability that Steve does. I've found some really lovely people to follow on TH-cam, and they are inspiring, entertaining, and comforting. I don't think they know how much they can help us. You are now one of them!
Chip, We are all pulling for you! Happy for your new found direction. I'm grateful for Steve's video that helped you and the park manager also.
Drunk pizza. That was funny. I’m glad you changed God bless keep the faith.
It is good to hear of you being sober now. That’s a beautiful story. (And Steve, oh, how that ripped at my heart when he announced about his wife!)
As you keep going in life, hopefully, you will also see how your life helps others on their journey! ❤️
“Had it not been…” scripture.
Well done sir for doing the work and getting sober. Steve is a total legend isn't he - the sort of guy you feel like you've known all your life.
Good on you my brother. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Keep pushing through
You took those thoughts straight out of my heart. I feel the same way about Steve. And I am at my campsite at this moment.
He just has this way about him. His soul is recognized by the people who needed to see him. Brightest of blessings to you. 🥰
Congratulations on being sober all these months. Steve has changed a lot of people’s lives, unknowing to Steve. He seems to be a great guy. Take care and stay strong.
So happy for you and proud of you, congrats.
Steve has a way about him. I have been watching him for a long time. He is my calm.
Stay strong my friend
Thanks for posting Chip. Keep on trucking without alcohol.
Chip we have your back!!
Stay sober friend!!
He helped me cope with illness , covid and much more! Thank you.
5:20 I feel the same way
Steve is great, for sure. I'm glad you've found something better than drinking to take you time and congrats on nearly 8 months sober!
Thanks so much, Randy! Cheers!
AND YES I HAVE CRYED WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS OF STEVES WIFE.... AND WATCHING YOURS I WELLD UP AS WELL TOO.... GOD BLESS YOU🙏
Praise God for all the blessings in this situation.
This is so sweet. I hope your in a good place now pal. Sending love from Britain
I feel same way about Steve. He helps my mental state. Glad you're getting better
This is all so true. I was a drunk so bad that last year I did try to take my life but my wife found in at the last second so that is why I'm here. After that one day I watched a camping video than that was the change in my life. Camping saved my life. Keep it up keep camping you got this
I hope you are still going strong Chip, Im so happy for you and continue to pray for your continued success. Steve Wallis is a phenomenal TH-camr and very genuine guy. Hope all is well!!!
God has many earth angels-Steve is a well known one🙏💞 He has made "Beautiful Wife" and "Crazy Neighbor" house hold names. Thank you Father for sending us Steve🙏🙏💞
Top stuff man! Takes a lot of guts to pour out your emotions to someone let alone film and upload it. Keep going ❤
Chip, things have a ripple effect. In the way that Steve helped you, your video will help others. It shows others that they can overcome addiction, no matter what kind it may be and that it is never to late.
You too are an inspiration! Mad respect to you for fighting off those demons! You should be so proud of yourself ❤.
Thank you!
Honesty like this is so rare and refreshing. Speaks volumes about your character. You my friend, seem like a good one. Thanks for the upload. Nice to see the widespread love for Steve 🧡🤎💛💜💚🤍❤️💙
Nice one buddy, Steve's a special guy that means so much to all of us, glad your on the mend, all the best Lee
Thanks 👍
way to turn it around bro! You're becoming reborn in nature and sobriety. Keep it up
I appreciate that!
We all find that spark that changes our life in many ways. Congratulations on finding your way
Thanks!
What Steve is going through will take him along time to grieve and except it, it crushed him beyond, Steve is a wonderful caring natural guy, I'm sure he'll see this video and be very thankful, Steve is a humble man with a broken wing that needs time to mend... hugs and congratulations on you..
Glad to hear you are sober now. God Bless! I hope Steve Wallis sees this video.
Major congrats on getting sober. I know my current profile picture is a bit ironic for this comment lol. But I really do value sobriety. I've seen several friends go down a dark path and never return. It takes extraordinary willpower to take control back away from an addiction. That's very inspiring. You've got this, I wish you the best
Thanks!
I'm so glad you found what you needed, not often in life that that happens. I never saw beautiful wife, but I heard her voice one time. She sounded like a really nice person. I'm heartbroken for Steve and for what he is now going thru. I still remember the day I read his headline for her and could hardly believe it. Hang in there everyone
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing this. Congrats on your sobriety!
Keep going dude. You're doing the best thing for yourself.
I see you were and an electronics technician in the Marine Corp. I worked as a ET for the Army Depot in my town. 25 yrs in calibration, 7 yrs in Electronic Equipment repair, now retired.
Beautiful man thanks for being brave enough to share this
For anyone out there struggling with alcohol addiction and feeling like they can't ever stop, I just want to say that if I can do it you can do it. Not even 6 months ago I was drinking at least 1/3rd handle of vodka all day, every day, everywhere. Work (at a job I hated), at home, with friends, I always had to have alcohol with me. Waking up in the morning puking and shaking became normal to me. The withdrawals became so bad that even drinking wouldn't stop them. After a trip to the hospital when I literally felt like I was dying (had all the symptoms of liver failure) I quit. The withdrawals were hell on Earth. Cold sweats, hallucinations, panic attacks, I'm sure you're familiar. Steve's videos helped me stay grounded during that time. Now I'm sober, landed my dream job, and did a complete 180 on my life. I've been sober since August, and feel 100 times better physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Congrats to you for overcoming alcohol addiction, and best wishes to anyone still struggling. I'm writing this comment from a tiny cabin on the bay in my hometown, happier/healthier than ever.
Congratulations to you!! Thank you for sharing your experience. I think the more people talk about, the less isolated and stigmatized people struggling with addiction feel.
Congratulations on your sobriety. I also stumbled upon Steves videos around the same time you did. He has been a huge influence on my life as well. I have struggled with weight problems and depression. Steves videos were inspiring to me and allowed me to get outside and go camping with my family. It has been great fun and now we go camping alot. Thank you for telling your story. I am also very glad to see Steve out there continuing his story and making videos again.
stay tough, and keep camping
Steve and his video's saved mine too! Just hearing him speak of beautiful wife would always make me tear up. Hard for me to put into words, but you could feel the love and it was so beautiful. An inspiration for sure. I bawled like I baby when I saw his video about losing her. So damn unfair. Steve is an awesome dude and it's cool to see how many lives he has changed for the better. We are blessed to have him for sure. And I hope those blessings multiply for him, as I know he needs them like we did, right now❤
Right on brother, been sober myself for 4 years, 3 months. Best thing!
As a HUGE fan of Steve and his videos (over the past 2 yrs or so), and someone who literally bawled when I saw his “Rest In Peace, Beautiful Wife” video the day he posted it, and empathized and grieved with him/ worried about him in the months thereafter, I watched your video with tears running down my cheeks. You truly moved me, Chip. I have always loved all kinds of hiking and camping, (backpacking/roughing it/tent/ trailer and RV), and I sleep in my own camper on my property just to “get away”. I gravitate to all survivalist/camping off the grid and stealth camping videos, and @SteveWallis “Camping with Steve” videos are my mainstay. I watch them over and over, and you’re right. He makes us all, his subscribed fans, feel like we KNOW him, like he’s been our buddy for years. He’s THAT genuine. Your Video touched me. I am so glad you got to find yourself and change your path into something rewarding, AND a becoming sober. GOOD FOR YOU! Oh how I would have LOVED to work in a campground. I envision living in my own 26 ft travel trailer one day full time. That’s my future game plan. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your future videos.
Thank you, Susan!
Glad to hear your story.
Life is a short journey and there are many stops a long the way.
Congrats on your being sober..
Keep it up.
Steve Wallis is one of those angels that walk among us..
Steve Wallis is good therapy. I am really glad you got help and had courage enough to post you Personal Story. Thank you.
It is one thing to hear good advice and another to listen to and act on good advice. Good for you Chip and all the best.
congrats to you it is hard to quit Steve is a remarkable guy
Brother, Steve is a great guy and I am so sorry for his loss of beautiful wife. Camping is great and I do it alone for the most part. Just leave out step 2. You are on the right track. By the way, your video came up after Steve's new episode with crazy neighbor at the power plant. I think he may see it. God bless.
this is incredible, glad you found your way. Know that you're supported! Keep on keepin' on Chip
Thank you! Will do!
Great to hear your story sir! I’m in recovery myself and love Steve’s videos. Keep up the good work my friend and take care. NQU
Hi Chip,
Keep on keepin on. We’re all struggling, stay strong for us that can’t. Lots of love, Australia.
Well said and happy trails in your life.
Thank you!
STEVE IS AN AWESOME GENUINE HUMAN BEING! And that’s just me from watching his videos I never Met Steve But I Know he is A real nice Guy!
Thanks for your story, and best wishes for your continued healing and recovery. I'm proud of you! Keep camping, fall is a great time to go. My sympathies go out to Steve for his loss of beautiful wife.
Wow, Chip, what a story. Talk about the right thing at the right time, I'm so happy for you. You have a great deal of empathy in this video too, you're a kind soul. I'm so glad Steve saw the video. Well done again, Chip.
Thank you!
Chip, what a video! So glad you’re here and that you were able to share your growth and newfound health and happiness. Steve is such a great guy and you sure seem to be one too! Huge congratulations on your newfound path of sobriety!!
I appreciate that, man. Cheers!
Well done sir, well done. We’re rooting for you. Enjoy the new job.
Good for you on getting sober! That's absolutely fantastic! Keep it up!
Thank you! Cheers!
When the student is ready the teacher will appear.
you never know where things will go -small pebbles can create big ripples in the pond.
camping saved me too, (not from the same thing or the same way) but long before I found Steve's channel. My username is what it is to remind myself.
Cheers!
When people are authentic and so truthful it hurts, we recognize that, and it’s powerful. Steve shares his rugged resilience and it rubs off, it’s contagious. These videos resonate because there’s no BS. I want to see you overcome long term with a stubborn commitment to yourself and your recovery, Chip, because you matter.
Thank you for your kind comment!
Well done Chip it takes a bigger man and can save your life well done just remember one day at time that's all we have and stay positive God Bless
Congratulatios on your sobriety. Wishing you peace and strength moving forward. My first Steve video was also truck camping with tarps, alongside Crazy Neighbour. I was hooked! My heart goes out to him.
Randomly ran across this. So happy you're doing well. Keep it up, bass player.
Hey, thanks!
Than YOU💝💯♾️! I was angry, then sad for quite a while - so not fair! Beautiful Wife, Steve, Crazy Neighbor ALL feel like Family! I'm going thru tough times as well with my Beautiful Daughter. I was ecstatic to see Him back, and have been rewatching older videos (I usually NEVER rewatch things!). He reminds me of my own humble Son - simply Human, no drama needed. He is comfort for my soul. Congrats, Brother - my 💝 feels You!
Your video was after I watched one of Steve's. Glad you're still here.
I couldn't ask for more. Cheers!
This is a great story. I hope many others come across this video. I'm glad to hear you craved out a new path in life. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Chris, sometime we have to come to the end of ourselves, before we can see clearly and make healthy choices...
God Bless❣️
You summed up exactly how I associate with Steve, brings a lump to my throat to see him hurting. Really hope he keeps positive and to know we'e all with him in this strange way of the internet. Really glad to see the positive effect his channel has had on your life too buddy!!
Cheers, Husky Bob!