"Every day. Not every Sunday. Not every retreat. Every day. You need at least one man you talk to every day, even briefly, who knows what you are fighting."
That’s a great truth. We are not islands, and we need a big brother, a sponsor, someone who has already walked through the valley of pain and death of addiction before us—so that, with God’s help, he can guide us to the green pastures of recovered health.
I thank God that you are doing this Keith for first cops and responders. I remember that time when I knew I had to do something about my drinking. Moderation was a battle I couldn't win. I told my new wife that I had decided to quit. She said that I was courageous to take that step. I had been angry with my ex, angry with my employer, angry a lot and anger was a trigger.
I found a guy on Utube. He had a backpack and explained as he hiked how to break the habit. I signed up for his one year course. I could do face time with him for a few extra bucks. The whole course was very inexpensive. His name is Kevin O'Hara his program is called Habits Unplugged. In his random Utube videos sometimes he wares a New York city cap. He got that when he worked with the New York police department teaching them his program.
The end of this month May 2026 will be my 4 year anniversary of quitting alcohol.
As Kevin would say, "onwards and upward, keep the alcohol out of your mouth!"
I went out on a limb telling my personal story, but if it helps someone else, may God bless them.
Thank you Keith! I have not had to go through most of these things, however I know that I talk to people and friends that have delt with this. I understand my brothers and sisters dealing with things I can't totally conceve.
Last week an employee had a heart attack and died at work. One of our first aid responders who I helped train was the one who found them. He had to do CPR for minutes before help arrived. He was distraught afterwards, I remembered some of the things from here to help him..talking about a similar experience and telling him that he did everything he could and gave that person the best chance of survival, but that it was their time and God called them home.
"Every day. Not every Sunday. Not every retreat. Every day. You need at least one man you talk to every day, even briefly, who knows what you are fighting."
That’s a great truth. We are not islands, and we need a big brother, a sponsor, someone who has already walked through the valley of pain and death of addiction before us—so that, with God’s help, he can guide us to the green pastures of recovered health.
I thank God that you are doing this Keith for first cops and responders. I remember that time when I knew I had to do something about my drinking. Moderation was a battle I couldn't win. I told my new wife that I had decided to quit. She said that I was courageous to take that step. I had been angry with my ex, angry with my employer, angry a lot and anger was a trigger.
I found a guy on Utube. He had a backpack and explained as he hiked how to break the habit. I signed up for his one year course. I could do face time with him for a few extra bucks. The whole course was very inexpensive. His name is Kevin O'Hara his program is called Habits Unplugged. In his random Utube videos sometimes he wares a New York city cap. He got that when he worked with the New York police department teaching them his program.
The end of this month May 2026 will be my 4 year anniversary of quitting alcohol.
As Kevin would say, "onwards and upward, keep the alcohol out of your mouth!"
I went out on a limb telling my personal story, but if it helps someone else, may God bless them.
Congrats, brother! This is a great story.
Such a poignant and timely message. Awesome. Thank you
Thank you Keith! I have not had to go through most of these things, however I know that I talk to people and friends that have delt with this. I understand my brothers and sisters dealing with things I can't totally conceve.
Last week an employee had a heart attack and died at work. One of our first aid responders who I helped train was the one who found them. He had to do CPR for minutes before help arrived. He was distraught afterwards, I remembered some of the things from here to help him..talking about a similar experience and telling him that he did everything he could and gave that person the best chance of survival, but that it was their time and God called them home.
Thanks