Hello camojeepguy,

Here is hoping that detoxing is going well for you. I would not have the courage to make or post such a video but I think that you have made a great job of it.

Making videos is something that you are good at doing and I would encourage you to keep with it, and apart from posting about recovery from alcoholism, there may be business opportunities that you can explore during the post-surgery period.

You mentioned going to AA meetings and I would suggest that you could also use this time to get a sponsor who can guide you through the Twelve Steps, as that is where many people find the key to recovery.

Cool idea creating a video log of your recovery. Dude, you seem a little uptight in the video, unless you're just nervous, and definitely suggest you get some additional support as PJ54 suggests. AA isn't the only answer but it's a good one and has been a tremendous support to me personally, both the community and the 12 step program. Nice putting a face with the message and wishing you the best my friend!

Thank you both! Yes, I do AA daily and also Celebrate Recovery weekly. I am going to be getting a sponsor this week as well. I am going all in. I just want and desire this so bad. I know it's past time. I am excited to start feeing some relief after the detox period. Yes Kevin, a little uptight because of what I am sharing has never been put out there and that makes me nervous. The smiles will be coming soon, I can feel it in my heart. I am going to keep this going so others might be encouraged as to watch the change happen within someone that was a drunk for so many years. I know for so many years I thought there was no hope for me and I know this is a lie, and if I thought it, I will put money on it that others have too. None of this is about me, it's just trying to help and encourage others through my hardships. I might as well try and help others while I go through it. I guess that's my Army hard head, LOL!

Thanks guys!

I like your commitment and pushing all the chips to the middle of the table. You can do this!

Thanks Brother, I really appreciate it!

The 12 steps saved my life! It began my journey into recovery and helped to eliminate the underlying triggers that were feeding my disease.

That was a great video and a great way to document each day of sobriety! Years from now you will go back and look at the earlier ones and realize how much progress you made in a short amount of time! I am really happy for you! Keep on keeping on!

God Bless

Thank you Bob! I'm just trying to think outside the box to encourage others trying to make the change and myself if I ever get tempted to return to that crappy lifestyle.

A fabulously brave but genius way of providing encouragement to others who want your strength! Thank you for sharing - 31 views so far equalling 31 people you have reached with your journal. Also a visual tool you can revisit from time to time to see your own regrowth both mentally and physically xxx