Thanks for this. I never was a hard drinker. I had the occasional hammered Friday night in college during a 3 day weekend or after exams. What crept up on me was opiates after I had an injury back in 2009 that spiraled into IV heroin. This resulted in multiple rehab stints until 2016 when I had a hemorrhagic stroke due to blood poisoning from my use. I honestly don't think about it throughout the year but during the Christmas and Thanksgiving I think about all the shitty stuff I did to my friends and family for the next bump. I don't ever want to go back to Christmas 2015 because I was alone and would give an arm just to be normal, not have cravings, withdrawals and fix my relationships. I look back on it and laugh because I barely have use of my right arm and God fixed my life. Who knew God had a sense of humor?
TYVM for the input and even more for sharing it with your friend, Jonathan. Yes, I am going to keep this entire project outside of my paywall no matter how the future goes. This is something I want to try and give to others. I've been waiting for the right time to turn this key. I have probably a dozen essays in the chamber. It's going to culminate on the moment that ended it all for me. "The Bud Zone". The single afternoon that made me see this puzzle so clearly. One I did, not drinking again was an easy decision. I mean that literally. The hard part was getting my mind there.
Thanks for this. I never was a hard drinker. I had the occasional hammered Friday night in college during a 3 day weekend or after exams. What crept up on me was opiates after I had an injury back in 2009 that spiraled into IV heroin. This resulted in multiple rehab stints until 2016 when I had a hemorrhagic stroke due to blood poisoning from my use. I honestly don't think about it throughout the year but during the Christmas and Thanksgiving I think about all the shitty stuff I did to my friends and family for the next bump. I don't ever want to go back to Christmas 2015 because I was alone and would give an arm just to be normal, not have cravings, withdrawals and fix my relationships. I look back on it and laugh because I barely have use of my right arm and God fixed my life. Who knew God had a sense of humor?
What powerful feedback. Thank you for sharing that. I'm warmed to know you turned your ship around. Merry Christmas 2024, friend!
That’s a profound story introduction. I know some of your stuff is free and some of it you charge for. Keep this one free if you can.
I’m planning on sending it to at least one of my friends who can handle a lot and not feel it.
TYVM for the input and even more for sharing it with your friend, Jonathan. Yes, I am going to keep this entire project outside of my paywall no matter how the future goes. This is something I want to try and give to others. I've been waiting for the right time to turn this key. I have probably a dozen essays in the chamber. It's going to culminate on the moment that ended it all for me. "The Bud Zone". The single afternoon that made me see this puzzle so clearly. One I did, not drinking again was an easy decision. I mean that literally. The hard part was getting my mind there.
I'm happy to read this, Theo. Congratulations.
Ty