well done mate. I'm just over a year Sober. Sometimes I wished I'd never picked up a drink. Other times I'm glad I've made the mistakes I have as I appreciate just being alive. Keep talking to others. Just when you think you've got this thing beat it comes back to test you out of nowhere. But being low is tolerable sober. impossible not. Thanks for sharing.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Well said!
@RapGameRyan5 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I luckily pulled it off too and it will be my 5 years in April! Same situation. No help, excption of family and I always remember the last time I drank. I literally almost lost my whole future. Luckily, I woke up the next day and made a promise to myself and my family. Blessed.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
You got this!
@tommys29795 ай бұрын
Congrats man, runnin up on a little over a year and a half myself and it was the best decision i made. Keep on keepin on man!
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Damn right! Congratulations on that brotha, thank you!
@Rick-Williams595 ай бұрын
Congrats man. I got sober 2/25/2005 and the struggle is real. Keep on fighting the good fight.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
That’s dedication and discipline at its finest! Thank you 🙌🏻
@moto-rollin5 ай бұрын
Congrats brotha, proud of you and what you've done for your family
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks my man!!
@JimmyGreen-wx6gt3 ай бұрын
Five yrs is no joke man awesome job.
@3100684735 ай бұрын
Keep it up 🙏 currently moving into another recovery after my last relapse. Alcohol addiction is real, and a deadly disease among us
@Christofuzz-hc9xl2 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Im almost 3 years clean. I was a heroin addict since age 19, in 1989. I just bought my first Harley Davidson after years of riding Japanese bikes. Its just one of the benefits of my new lifestyle. Life is better, and if I can do this ANYONE can do it. I was totally led by my addiction. Have a great day man, and support to anyone out there whos sober, or even thinking about getting clean.
@juhDaddy095 ай бұрын
Congrats on your sobriety brother! I've been sober since 10/12/2020 - and wouldn't change a thing about it. Glad I got sober and thankful I have stayed sober. Keep doing the damn thing, one day at a time big man!
@ericmcelroy6970Ай бұрын
Happy for ya Man. We gotta be strong in this world. Love your channel. First stumbled on it probably over a year ago on that awesome Sturgis video. Didn’t watch much again til recently and really enjoying y’all’s trip videos on that awesome little Dyna. Had lots of Evo Dynas and couple FXR’s in my younger days and loved them. Keep up the good work.
@GilstrapGarageАй бұрын
Thanks brotha! Much appreciated
@dean47145 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video . I’m struggling, your video is an inspiration.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
You got this!
@justinrogers62673 ай бұрын
April 8th will be 5 years for me. Congratulations bro
@jong67413 ай бұрын
GOOD ON Ya!!! As they say in Ireland. There's never anything so bad that a drink won't make it worse.
@bryanmk19625 ай бұрын
Damn man, that's great! Alot of respect for you brother. Neck piece is looking sick too 🤘
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks man!!
@richardmcmillan5335 ай бұрын
Right on brother, congrats. Just celebrated my clean date 1/21/91. Thanks for sharing. Peace
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brotha! You’ve had it together longer than I’ve been alive! 🤣 congratulations and thank you
@roadkingrider65325 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the success on your sobriety and your work. Hang in there. Much respect!
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnc63805 ай бұрын
Congratulations Bro! Keep the focus and stay centered!
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Exactly! Thank you 🙏🏻
@user-jl4it2ot1e3 ай бұрын
Congrats on your 5 years. It's fairly common for a 5 year struggle , I had the same. Try looking into Emotional Sobriety for the next step in your recovery. Did wonders for myself and many others in the same boat. John G
@raa98505 ай бұрын
Congratulations.. I wish I could get sober. Every time I try, I fail.
@FC640025 ай бұрын
Congratulations much respect to you
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DYNADOGG5 ай бұрын
Congrats brotha! 5 years is huge man, my wife and i are in recovery so we know the struggle! She'll have 6 years on feb 17th and ill have 7 years may 23rd, god willing man💯 looking back i wouldnt trade my life today for anything, and plus id rather ride than drink lol!🤙🏻🤙🏻
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah, good for you two! And that’s what I’m sayin, I was headed no where fast on that path
@Hoodsolo5 ай бұрын
Thanks to your videos I did my own cam job on my 2023 lowrider ST this past weekend!!!! Star 3030
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Woooorddd!! That’s a gnarly cam for some serious gains 🤙🏻 thanks for watching
@Hoodsolo5 ай бұрын
@GilstrapGarage yes sir I just got it home and MAAAANNNN SHES WICKED NOW!!!!
@SEEKANDDESTROY7175 ай бұрын
Hell yeah man, 4 years in May for me.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah, One day at a time! Congratulations brotha
@chrisholman36973 ай бұрын
Congratulations!
@reygandawson80715 ай бұрын
i am very proud of you man
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GottSmoke5 ай бұрын
Hell ya man! Good ta hear
@elvisman87215 ай бұрын
Congrats sir! nothing steals your dreams and goals like not facing a substance problem ✌🏻 Keep it going 🤙🏻
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@northside.shawty5 ай бұрын
Congrats dude!
@phredrocks5 ай бұрын
Congrats brother.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@zacsmith36135 ай бұрын
Surround yourself with good people and good things will happen. Congratulations!!
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Exactly!! Thank you 🙏🏻
@stevenjacobson81775 ай бұрын
Well done sir 👍🏻 please keep it going. Stay strong. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gvaldezcurrie3 ай бұрын
GOOD Goings🍀
@alancovington485113 күн бұрын
Respect
@GilstrapGarage13 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@chip98325 ай бұрын
You look better now sir. I've got 1 year 1 month . Addiction is like having a toxic best friend to me.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Thank you! And congratulations on that!
@jamescraft33813 ай бұрын
When you get a date KEEP IT, mine is 10/03/1975. congrats
@Hoodsolo5 ай бұрын
Congrats bro I'm 3 yr from a 18 yr heroin addiction
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Damn man! That’s no joke. Congratulations 🙌🏻
@Hoodsolo5 ай бұрын
@GilstrapGarage thanks. You're an inspiration to more than u realize bro!!! Get some bike content back for us!!! It was very informative
@63grandsport114 ай бұрын
🏆
@Amosmoses-qu3ml5 ай бұрын
congrads
@Crimepaysaskapolitician5 ай бұрын
When you feel like having a drink, go for a fifteen minute jog instead.
@b000mAZ5 ай бұрын
Yes! I go for a bike ride!
@Crimepaysaskapolitician5 ай бұрын
@b000mAZ I'd ride to a bar. Exercise ,like jogging was instrumental in helping me fight drug and alcohol addiction. Cheers!
@michaelgilstrap5543 ай бұрын
I AM NAMED MICHAEL GILSTRAP BUT I'M 68 YEARS OLD I JUST CELEBRATED 20 YEARS
@bullast20465 ай бұрын
Just came to say.. QUITTER!!! Lol
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 I’ve heard that a time or two for sure lmao
@JJPARRA19745 ай бұрын
It's simple ....remember what a idiot you might have been and move on. The more you keep looking in the rear view mirror it will kill you. Dont do meetings...they are just a reminder of our past and will fuck us up......keep busy and enjoy your family. Much luck bro
@hansmueller30295 ай бұрын
Were you an alcoholic? I mean had drinking made your life unmanageable? But congratulations either way bro.
@GilstrapGarage5 ай бұрын
Alcoholic yes. It wasn’t unmanageable, I held a job, paid my bills etc. but i was definitely spiraling fast and that’s when I decided to quit
@hansmueller30295 ай бұрын
@GilstrapGarage awesome. Same here I'm functional but need the substances out of my life. Best of luck bro.