Alcoholism: Celebrating Two Months Of Sobriety By Helping Someone I Care For.

lexikon082 (63) in life • 7 years ago (edited)

I've been debating on what to write for my two-month sobriety post. For this post, I wanted to do something a little different.

First, I wanted to celebrate with my fellow Steemians via a video post with a tradition my Mexican part of the family does when they PaRtY! Since this is a party I'm going to give you what my father has always referred to as a "Mexican Holler".

Second, I am very grateful for this community and I know I have repeatedly told you that. But I wanted to share that once again. Out of gratefulness and spirit of community, I feel the need to use this platform to shed some light on a fellow Steemian... @thecrazygm. If you haven't seen Mike's post today, A Plea For Help, I wanted to bring it to your attention.

I've been able to personally get to know Mike over the last two months working with Viva. He is one of the first people to tell me he was inspired by my sobriety story and he wanted to become a better person because of it. That is one of the first moments I realized through all the trials of Alcoholism and PTSD that the rough adventure I had been on could actually be used for good. He truly inspired me to keep going and for that, he will always hold a special place in my heart.

Mike has titanium rods in his back and has posted a few times about the impact that has had on his life. Well, Mike fell and now he's getting to know a wheelchair a little more personally than he would have liked and it's quite possible it could become his sidekick home skillet biscuit due to paralysis.

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Now, he needs a little help with medical bills. I understand if you can't donate anything to his account. If it's in your heart, please upvote this post and his post to help with his medical bills. All Steem and SBD from this post will be forwarded to his account upon payout.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this...and 3 months of sobriety...Here I come!

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If you enjoyed this post, please upvote and follow if you desire! I mostly story post about my sobriety, family, effects of war, and the crazier parts of my life. However, if it interests me I may just Steem about it! Steem on Steemians!

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lydon.sipe (67) · 7 years ago

That is one of the first moments I realized through all the trials of Alcoholism and PTSD that the rough adventure I had been on could actually be used for good. He truly inspired me to keep going and for that, he will always hold a special place in my heart.

This was such an encouragement to read. You are inspiring people everyday @lexikon082.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks @lydon.sipe

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sneakgeekz (56) · 7 years ago

Congratulations brother keep it up and keep coming back.
Love someone else until you learn to love yourself. That always worked for me.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

For the longest time about the only think I had love for is my wife and two kids. I am finally loving myself and the positive effects on my life are amazing! Thanks for the reply and stopping by.

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sneakgeekz (56) · 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your journey. I need to hear stories like yours often to keep me on track. Thanks again.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

It seems we are mutually beneficial to each other. I am glad I could be of service to you and knowing I am helping someone through these posts is inspiration and motivation for me to keep maintaining my sobriety. Funny how this whole Steemit thing works! Thanks for taking the time to reply to this story post.

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sneakgeekz (56) · 7 years ago

You're welcome. Keep on posting!

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your support in my sobriety adventure. As a thank you of my appreciation, you will be entered into a drawing for 50 SBD. Celebrating 75 days sober today!

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sneakgeekz (56) · 7 years ago

CONGRATULATIONS and Thank you that is appreciated.

I would like to upvote this comment but I think the post is too old for you to benefit from it.

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life-trail (58) · 7 years ago

Nice keep steem on! I have visited @thecrazygm page!

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for visiting his page too!

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tomekkk (61) · 7 years ago (edited)

Great news man, always glad to see people give up booz and not looking back, respect!
Keep it up.
upvote for both of you.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks @tomekkk! The upvotes mean a lot. Yes, I am glad to be free of the chains and bondage of alcohol and I must say I feel great.

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tomekkk (61) · 7 years ago (edited)

Good to hear, my bro has depression + drinks.. so a bad combo. So seeing someone get out of it is good to see and even better to see if they keep off it :)
Will help with resteem _b

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s-dbraybrook (51) · 7 years ago

You are powerful and so is this post. You should be proud of your sobriety and the way you look out for your peeps. Way to go!

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

I can feel the positive energy of your post from here. We have to look after fellow Steemians and the community being built here and how we all watch after one another is what distinguishes this platform. Thanks for the encouragement.

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s-dbraybrook (51) · 7 years ago

you are very welcome!

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago (edited)

You will be entered into a drawing for 50 SBD for supporting my sobriety adventure. Celebrating 75 days sober today!

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s-dbraybrook (51) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much for doing that! You are such a trooper...75 days already! Way to go. Keep it up and watch life bloom for you. Namaste

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heymattsokol (68) · 7 years ago

Huge congratulations dude, those first two months must be some of the hardest. It may never be easy, but at least it'll be easier with each passing day.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Some days are worse than others, but overall I feel it's easier with each passing day. Thanks for the congratulations @heymattsokol .

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for supporting my sobriety adventure. You will be entered into a drawing for 50 SBD as a token of my appreciation! Celebrating 75 days of sobriety today.

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heymattsokol (68) · 7 years ago

Sweet! Congrats again!!

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utfull (53) · 7 years ago

Loved it :) ..Upvoted it ;)
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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

I am very appreciative you stopping by and reading this story post. I will be sure to check out your channel too.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your support. As a token of my appreciation, I will be entering you into a drawing for 50 SBD. Celebrating 75 days sober today!

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ovinnik (37) · 7 years ago

Congrats on the sobriety sir! It is quite a feat to get to the point where you are.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your support. I will be entering you into a drawing for 50 SBD as a token of my appreciation. Thank you. Celebrating 75 days of sobriety today.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

It's been a powerful journey for sure! Thanks for the congratulation @ovinik

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condra (67) · 7 years ago

Best of luck man. Someone close to me is struggling with alcoholism and it's scary to see what a profound grip it has on him.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks for your support. I will be entering you into a drawing for 50 SBD as a token of my appreciation. Thank you. Celebrating 75 days of sobriety today.

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Thanks @condra. I will pray your friend. I have noticed in most situations of Alcoholism there is an emotional component to it and it usually revolves around something lacking in your life. That's just my opinion. Thanks for sharing.

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merej99 (70) · 7 years ago

I think you're pretty amazing and so is Michael. I'm planning on writing a #payitfoward post for him tomorrow. Anything helps, right?

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Yes, Mer anything helps. I am thrilled to see this post doing well and truly overwhelmed that the community has honored me in such a way to upvote this the way they have. It truly gives me more faith in humanity as a whole and it brings a smile to my face knowing Michael will be helped by this corner of the internet we call Steemit.

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foodie.warrior (56) · 7 years ago

Your journey is such an inspiration. Thank you for putting yourself out there! Keep looking upward for strength to plow on and on :)

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lexikon082 (63) · 7 years ago

Words like yours give me the motivation to keep going. Not only in my personal journey but putting myself out there so publicly. Thank you so much for the kind words.

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