Thanks for the fresh perspective and welcome to Substack! I like your voice on removing the individual from the 'identity of an addict'. It took a couple rehab trips to understand the classes about the neuroscience of it all and the connection to the perpetual 'survival mode' you nailed.
I love the out of the box thinking and in this vein I would love your perspective on the post addict 'California Sober' individual. This seems like such a taboo area in recovery circles and I fell an open 'let us put our swords down' conversation is needed.
Glad the perspective resonated, my dude. Took me a minute to get my head around all that neuroscience stuff too, but once it clicks, it's a game-changer. As for this "California Sober" thing, I feel you - it's definitely a hot-button topic in the recovery world. But you know me, I'm not here to police anyone's path. If someone's found a way to make peace with their demons and still enjoy the occasional toke or tipple, that's their business. As long as they're being honest with themselves and not just white-knuckling it, I say live and let live. But hey, I'm just the casual, grounded, sarcastic voice of reason over here - what do I know? Cheers, my friend! 🤙
Im caring for my brother who has decompensated cirrhosis and ive never been so scared. Nothing i have said or done has made any difference and your article (love isnt stronger than Jack Daniels) really resonates. Im working on accepting his addiction and on accepting that it will kill him and trying to love him. Its so hard to watch as he has been given 12 months and it appears he js choosing go accelerate that by drinking more. I have been watching your content for weeks now and it really helps. Thank you.
I am speaking more from the neurodivergent/mental health/PTSD crowd.
Soooo many addicts/alcoholics get stuck in substance addiction because of the hard-wiring of their mind, which in turn leads to traumatic life experiences, which leads to the brain craving for escape substance like alcohol, etc.
With so many finding freedom from addiction with medicinal use of legal plant medicine, I fell it is quite necessary and urgent to treat this as a more serious topic than 'the occasional toke or tipple'. There is a reason these plant medications are being prescribed by legal physicians.
So my point is, I feel there needs to be an honest discussion beyond the generic 20th century assumptions, and get to the meat of getting humans healed from addiction.
Appreciate you sharing your perspective, my friend - I feel you on the importance of looking at the deeper roots of addiction, beyond just the surface behaviors. The mental health and trauma angle is huge, for sure. While I don't get too deep into the plant meds side of things, I'm all about having honest, nuanced conversations that actually serve people, not just repeat the same old recovery platitudes. If someone's finding freedom through legal, supervised treatments, I'm not here to judge - whatever works, works. At the end of the day, it's about getting humans healed and thriving, however that unfolds. Glad we're on the same page about that.
In south africa we don't have a support system for addiction...u either go cold or u die of overdose...the topic is taboe, a stigma so most suffer in silence. I stopped a couple of times,then just fell back,because I felt my life has no real purpose..so quiting and staying sober is quite a journey here by us
Damn, that sounds like a rough ride, fam. I feel you on the lack of support - it's like trying to climb out of a hole with no ladder. But you know what they say, where there's a will, there's a way. Sounds like you've been through the wringer, but don't count yourself out just yet. Keep that fire lit, 'cause I know you've got what it takes to turn this thing around. One step at a time, my friend. You got this.
Wholeheartedly disagree. What you talk about; true freedom, transformation, a life built and based in love for self and others, the ability to be present and to set goals and achieve them and have a life that has purpose and meaning, has all been brought to me by traditional recovery. I don’t think it’s the only way, but I don’t think you need to discredit it to make your point.
Appreciate the feedback, but sounds like you're projecting some of your own recovery journey onto what I'm doing here - traditional programs work great for some, but they're definitely not the only path to true freedom. If plant meds or other approaches are resonating for you, right on, do your thing. At the end of the day, I'm just focused on helping people find what works for them, without getting caught up in the recovery dogma. To each their own, my friend.
I’m glad I saw your videos before I got sober. My insurance wouldn’t cover detox so I was half dead when I was admitted to the hospital. Your story and words pushed me to believe I could be sober. I’m never looking back and living my best life without the stigma of alcoholism. Keep spreading your knowledge. Can’t wait to see what you do next with your platform.
Glad my story could give you that little push when you needed it most. Sounds like one hell of a journey, my friend, but look at you now - living your best life and leaving that stigma in the rearview. Keep crushing it, and you know I'll be right here, spreading the good word and cooking up all kinds of juicy new content. Cheers to you, sober warrior!
This is just the beginning. What do you want me to write about next?
Thanks for the fresh perspective and welcome to Substack! I like your voice on removing the individual from the 'identity of an addict'. It took a couple rehab trips to understand the classes about the neuroscience of it all and the connection to the perpetual 'survival mode' you nailed.
I love the out of the box thinking and in this vein I would love your perspective on the post addict 'California Sober' individual. This seems like such a taboo area in recovery circles and I fell an open 'let us put our swords down' conversation is needed.
Glad the perspective resonated, my dude. Took me a minute to get my head around all that neuroscience stuff too, but once it clicks, it's a game-changer. As for this "California Sober" thing, I feel you - it's definitely a hot-button topic in the recovery world. But you know me, I'm not here to police anyone's path. If someone's found a way to make peace with their demons and still enjoy the occasional toke or tipple, that's their business. As long as they're being honest with themselves and not just white-knuckling it, I say live and let live. But hey, I'm just the casual, grounded, sarcastic voice of reason over here - what do I know? Cheers, my friend! 🤙
Im caring for my brother who has decompensated cirrhosis and ive never been so scared. Nothing i have said or done has made any difference and your article (love isnt stronger than Jack Daniels) really resonates. Im working on accepting his addiction and on accepting that it will kill him and trying to love him. Its so hard to watch as he has been given 12 months and it appears he js choosing go accelerate that by drinking more. I have been watching your content for weeks now and it really helps. Thank you.
Sarcastically grounded seems to be an oxymoron.
“Seems” is the key word. As an ADHDr that makes more than perfect sense 🤙🏻
I am speaking more from the neurodivergent/mental health/PTSD crowd.
Soooo many addicts/alcoholics get stuck in substance addiction because of the hard-wiring of their mind, which in turn leads to traumatic life experiences, which leads to the brain craving for escape substance like alcohol, etc.
With so many finding freedom from addiction with medicinal use of legal plant medicine, I fell it is quite necessary and urgent to treat this as a more serious topic than 'the occasional toke or tipple'. There is a reason these plant medications are being prescribed by legal physicians.
So my point is, I feel there needs to be an honest discussion beyond the generic 20th century assumptions, and get to the meat of getting humans healed from addiction.
Appreciate you sharing your perspective, my friend - I feel you on the importance of looking at the deeper roots of addiction, beyond just the surface behaviors. The mental health and trauma angle is huge, for sure. While I don't get too deep into the plant meds side of things, I'm all about having honest, nuanced conversations that actually serve people, not just repeat the same old recovery platitudes. If someone's finding freedom through legal, supervised treatments, I'm not here to judge - whatever works, works. At the end of the day, it's about getting humans healed and thriving, however that unfolds. Glad we're on the same page about that.
I have been saying this for YEARS! OMG... thank you. I have not felt heard in years.
You're so damn welcome. I've been say ing this for a very very long time. So glad you feel seen. That's the whole point :)
In south africa we don't have a support system for addiction...u either go cold or u die of overdose...the topic is taboe, a stigma so most suffer in silence. I stopped a couple of times,then just fell back,because I felt my life has no real purpose..so quiting and staying sober is quite a journey here by us
Damn, that sounds like a rough ride, fam. I feel you on the lack of support - it's like trying to climb out of a hole with no ladder. But you know what they say, where there's a will, there's a way. Sounds like you've been through the wringer, but don't count yourself out just yet. Keep that fire lit, 'cause I know you've got what it takes to turn this thing around. One step at a time, my friend. You got this.
Wholeheartedly disagree. What you talk about; true freedom, transformation, a life built and based in love for self and others, the ability to be present and to set goals and achieve them and have a life that has purpose and meaning, has all been brought to me by traditional recovery. I don’t think it’s the only way, but I don’t think you need to discredit it to make your point.
Appreciate the feedback, but sounds like you're projecting some of your own recovery journey onto what I'm doing here - traditional programs work great for some, but they're definitely not the only path to true freedom. If plant meds or other approaches are resonating for you, right on, do your thing. At the end of the day, I'm just focused on helping people find what works for them, without getting caught up in the recovery dogma. To each their own, my friend.
I’m glad I saw your videos before I got sober. My insurance wouldn’t cover detox so I was half dead when I was admitted to the hospital. Your story and words pushed me to believe I could be sober. I’m never looking back and living my best life without the stigma of alcoholism. Keep spreading your knowledge. Can’t wait to see what you do next with your platform.
Glad my story could give you that little push when you needed it most. Sounds like one hell of a journey, my friend, but look at you now - living your best life and leaving that stigma in the rearview. Keep crushing it, and you know I'll be right here, spreading the good word and cooking up all kinds of juicy new content. Cheers to you, sober warrior!
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Thank you SO SO much! My life's work and philosophy is here on Substack and I can't appreciate your support enough :)