Thanks Stephen I really needed this advice. I am getting increasingly upset and disappointed with my Cousin and her husband. They are constantly criticising me now saying I am too thin now and no fun and I must at least come to the pub on his birthday as I never miss. Fact is I don’t want to be in a pub surrounded by old drinking pals I only know from the pub and only have drinking as main common interest. Talking the same things over and over. I have my life back now. Went on a nice walk this morning with a clear head. Please keep up the great work my friend 👍
When old mates who are still drinkers know I’m sober, their usual reaction is “oh, I don’t drink much”. They do but they feel uncomfortable that I don’t drink. They will then try to persuade me to “just have one, it won’t hurt!”
My old mates turned out not to be genuine mates, because they were jealous when stopped & deep down wished I failed. I haven't bothered or associated with any of them since, yet I heard one has passed through his drinking, aged 52 & another is currently desperately fighting for his life...or so I've been told. Take it easy guys. Same as you said Steve...hope you're well & sorry I've not been watching recently. Had a lot on.
Sadly most people don't appreciate just how hard giving up drinking is. I know I did it, it's not like giving up sugar in tea. To all those who have stepped back from the very edge be very proud.
@@spudcustardx1 Thank you for the very positive message…we should all be proud of what we have achieved 👍 Please subscribe to the channel and keep the comments coming it’s appreciated 👍
Starting my own business was a key reason to stay sober. It did surprisingly well so I figured I’d give everything to have an edge and keep it going. I’ve travelled since 20 always been good making money online and my mates in my what’s app group all respond to each other but when I send a message none of them reply. What’s that about? I never say anything about myself either, just join the jokes and get ignored. Something weird there no? Because I’m different I’m not part of the group? Just coz am not in Newcastle anymore? I don’t say a word about traveling coz nobody will care. Don’t even post pictures. Doesn’t matter tho all that matters is I’m happy and my fiance. Day 6 sober - not that bothered about drinking had a few realizations today after weeks of watching ur videos. Cheers
Hi I understand what you are saying about not being part of the group, I’m pretty much the same, it’s best to be an individual. Good that you are sober .. interesting to chat .. keep in touch 👍 If you know anyone who would benefit … please share the videos
Hello! My two sisters never stopped drinking, my one other did. We ere called dry drunks by the family for reacting to their bad behavior. there were people in my family who wanted me to drink, because they could control me through my guilt, etc. Also, that you drank with will go away. but I ended up a home drinker anyway. but when you stop drinking, and are really committed to it,you won't want to hang around drinkers anyway. When you sober up you see how inane and insane people that drink are.
This has happened to me, my cousin, we grew up close as brothers, done everything together, both he and his wife are heavy drinkers and hes blanked ne for a year now, hurts actually. My wife thinks we must have done something wrong but i know it's because I've stopped drinking and my presence would just be a reminder of were they are at, i know this because once i was them
@@johnmoran6418 thank you for sharing that ..the same happened with an uncle of mine …he stopped speaking to me when my life turned against….Jealousy that’s it ….100 %
Hi Steven hope you're well. As soon as i gave the booze up i knew who my friends were, so many people saying " You'll be back on it soon". Alot of jealously and hatred. These people are still doing the same things- their life will never get better!!. Great video
@@stevencurry215 you certainly know who your mates are!!. I'm happy doing g my own thing now. I moved from my home town 11 years ago, still had blips but certainly alot better. I met a lady who doesn't drink & is great support 👍
Steve it's all to do with their ability to say I'm not half as bad as him, so I can't be an alcoholic myself. The old saying rings true "misery loves company"
When I was drinking and addicted, there were those who enjoyed having me occupy that space in the world. When I got clean, there were those who despised me because I had made it back from the lions’ den: deep down, they are terrified that, given the same challenge, they would likely fail. They hate you for the failure they sense in themselves. 🙏🏻🌻🐢☯️
@@heyoka9012 Hi thanks for this you’ve covered this topic so well ..not too many of us can get back to health without a fight and most of the “ Doubters” are insanely jealous 👍
I've had a bad day today...I have to admit.....self doubt is always with me I haven't achieved anything in life really.....BUT......28 DAYS AND COUNTING 😊
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Thanks Stephen I really needed this advice. I am getting increasingly upset and disappointed with my Cousin and her husband. They are constantly criticising me now saying I am too thin now and no fun and I must at least come to the pub on his birthday as I never miss.
Fact is I don’t want to be in a pub surrounded by old drinking pals I only know from the pub and only have drinking as main common interest. Talking the same things over and over.
I have my life back now. Went on a nice walk this morning with a clear head. Please keep up the great work my friend 👍
@@harold6863 Thanks Harold…ignore the “ Doubters “ you are doing this for YOU ..well done 👍
When old mates who are still drinkers know I’m sober, their usual reaction is “oh, I don’t drink much”. They do but they feel uncomfortable that I don’t drink. They will then try to persuade me to “just have one, it won’t hurt!”
@@Nigel-nx2od I’ve had that too…..Deep down they want you to fail 👍
My old mates turned out not to be genuine mates, because they were jealous when stopped & deep down wished I failed.
I haven't bothered or associated with any of them since, yet I heard one has passed through his drinking, aged 52 & another is currently desperately fighting for his life...or so I've been told.
Take it easy guys.
Same as you said Steve...hope you're well & sorry I've not been watching recently. Had a lot on.
@@keepitreal1547 Hi ya good to hear from you..your story is bang on the button my friend 👍
Sadly most people don't appreciate just how hard giving up drinking is. I know I did it, it's not like giving up sugar in tea. To all those who have stepped back from the very edge be very proud.
@@spudcustardx1 Thank you for the very positive message…we should all be proud of what we have achieved 👍
Please subscribe to the channel and keep the comments coming it’s appreciated 👍
Excellent video Steven, thanks for sharing. The community appreciates all your work and effort to help us stay sober 👍
@@honestmicky Hi cheers for your endorsement, please flag up anything you think I can import on 👍
Starting my own business was a key reason to stay sober. It did surprisingly well so I figured I’d give everything to have an edge and keep it going.
I’ve travelled since 20 always been good making money online and my mates in my what’s app group all respond to each other but when I send a message none of them reply. What’s that about? I never say anything about myself either, just join the jokes and get ignored.
Something weird there no? Because I’m different I’m not part of the group?
Just coz am not in Newcastle anymore? I don’t say a word about traveling coz nobody will care. Don’t even post pictures.
Doesn’t matter tho all that matters is I’m happy and my fiance.
Day 6 sober - not that bothered about drinking had a few realizations today after weeks of watching ur videos. Cheers
Hi I understand what you are saying about not being part of the group, I’m pretty much the same, it’s best to be an individual.
Good that you are sober .. interesting to chat .. keep in touch 👍 If you know anyone who would benefit … please share the videos
Hello! My two sisters never stopped drinking, my one other did. We ere called dry drunks by the family for reacting to their bad behavior. there were people in my family who wanted me to drink, because they could control me through my guilt, etc. Also, that you drank with will go away. but I ended up a home drinker anyway. but when you stop drinking, and are really committed to it,you won't want to hang around drinkers anyway. When you sober up you see how inane and insane people that drink are.
@@juliealbright5191 Hi thanks for your message…it’s true as time goes on we don’t want or need to be around people who drink 👍
Watched the match today with my cousin who is a bad piss head , said I was boring for not having a drink 🙄
@@MarkJones-w9d You’re not boring if all….. When people are Sober it annoys others who can’t do it .. 💯
@@MarkJones-w9d get that ALL THE TIME I know what you mean
Brilliant 👍🏻 👏 👍🏻
@@stirlingmotors Thank you Ken
How are you ?… please share videos to anyone who may have been struggling 👍
This has happened to me, my cousin, we grew up close as brothers, done everything together, both he and his wife are heavy drinkers and hes blanked ne for a year now, hurts actually. My wife thinks we must have done something wrong but i know it's because I've stopped drinking and my presence would just be a reminder of were they are at, i know this because once i was them
@@johnmoran6418 thank you for sharing that ..the same happened with an uncle of mine …he stopped speaking to me when my life turned against….Jealousy that’s it ….100 %
Hi Steven hope you're well. As soon as i gave the booze up i knew who my friends were, so many people saying " You'll be back on it soon". Alot of jealously and hatred. These people are still doing the same things- their life will never get better!!. Great video
@@ChristopherHughes-u5j Hi Chris in a way I’m pleased you saw similar reactions… sooo jealous aren’t they ?
@@stevencurry215 you certainly know who your mates are!!. I'm happy doing my own thing now Steven.
@@ChristopherHughes-u5j good man 👍
@@stevencurry215 you certainly know who your mates are!!. I'm happy doing g my own thing now. I moved from my home town 11 years ago, still had blips but certainly alot better. I met a lady who doesn't drink & is great support 👍
@@stevencurry215❤
Steve it's all to do with their ability to say I'm not half as bad as him, so I can't be an alcoholic myself. The old saying rings true "misery loves company"
@@diannegoodwin6561 Thank you I like that “ Misery loves company “ never heard that one ….very true 👍
When I was drinking and addicted, there were those who enjoyed having me occupy that space in the world. When I got clean, there were those who despised me because I had made it back from the lions’ den: deep down, they are terrified that, given the same challenge, they would likely fail. They hate you for the failure they sense in themselves. 🙏🏻🌻🐢☯️
@@heyoka9012 Hi thanks for this you’ve covered this topic so well ..not too many of us can get back to health without a fight and most of the “ Doubters” are insanely jealous 👍
Very well put and totally agree
@@johnmoran6418 👍
@@johnmoran6418 👍
I've had a bad day today...I have to admit.....self doubt is always with me I haven't achieved anything in life really.....BUT......28 DAYS AND COUNTING 😊
The family who appeared probably were after what ever money you had left at the time. Your property etc…
@@Benjamin-xh5hj You never know