MY STORY - Rodney's Personal Fight with Alcohol Addiction (Full Story)

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“My Story” is a video series that dives into the personal stories of people who have struggled with alcohol addiction.
Rodney's struggle with his own identity led him to alcohol, his powerful and addictive friend, that gave him false courage. That false courage led to separation from his family and eventually living on the street. At his lowest point, he trusted a stranger who helped place him in a treatment center for addiction. His fight against addiction started with searching for his identity and his recovery starts with finding it.
This video series is supported by Stand 4 Recovery, a program that helps individuals who are left without any options recover from addiction with treatment solutions.
To get help from Stand 4 Recovery like, please call (877) 624-1656
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If you know of someone in need please call: (877) 624-1656

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@davida7559 2 жыл бұрын

I lost my job today and I have health issues because of alcohol and have severe anxiety and depression and not spending time with my family and just lost money to gambling also. Someone did tell me today that if I stay sober I will get my life back. Wish me luck because I’m ready for change. Day 2

@Ditto463 2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing David? I hope you’re doing well.

@davida7559 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ditto463 thanks for asking. I had bad relapses but on New Year’s Eve I hit rock bottom because of health issues and now I’m sober almost 5 months. I’m definitely doing much better in life now and it’s a long Journey

@Ditto463 2 жыл бұрын

@@davida7559 I’m sorry you had to hit rock bottom David but well done for getting back up there! I’ve stopped since New Year’s Eve too. It is hard sometimes isn’t it? But every single morning I wake up and think ‘ I’m so glad I didn’t drink yesterday’. What an amazing achievement! No matter how tricky it gets, nothing but nothing can be as miserable as daily heavy drinking is. Keep going! 👍👍

@davida7559 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ditto463 I agree ☝️ it’s just not worth it. Most people are miserable at this bars and Waisting their life’s over a bottle. It’s good to wake up in the morning and not feel sick and feel like crap and start drinking right away so you can get well. I look back now it gives me goosebumps. How pathetic was I to do this to my self. I’m way better then that

@lacayoj7343 Жыл бұрын

Hello

@michaelstrong9068 3 ай бұрын

21 years sober one day at a time. My desire to stay sober consistently outweighs my desire to drink and continue ruining my life. Everyday sober is a successful day.

@globalwarning8716 2 жыл бұрын

5 days sober , in 2021 I accepted that I was addicted , the longest i went without drinking was 6 days and that was 1 time. It’s Jan 5th and it’s my 5th day sober , today was very hard but I’ve made it through another night sober ❤️♥️

@devin1158 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats man ♥️

@wanderingfire 2 жыл бұрын

How do you feel now?

@globalwarning8716 2 жыл бұрын

@@wanderingfire I feel good and I feel like I can live the rest of my life without alcohol

@f.a.q.english7710 Жыл бұрын

Today is my 5th day

@huguesh294 Жыл бұрын

@@globalwarning8716 did you manage to avoid liver damage?

@blessingnkanyani658 3 жыл бұрын

Relapse is the worst thing, After 3 months of abstinence, I somehow find myself in this dark place AGAIN, all that trust built with family and friends diminished in just a few days, it really sucks beyond anything, may God help us.

@LeafFan1221 3 жыл бұрын

I’m literally in the exact same boat man. I’ve been dancing with the devil again for 2 months after 5 months sober. I’ve completely became undone in 2 months... the disappointment is almost to much to bare. Hang in there and god bless

@blessingnkanyani658 3 жыл бұрын

@@LeafFan1221 God bless indeed almost three weeks sober now.

@LeafFan1221 3 жыл бұрын

@@blessingnkanyani658 keep it going man. I’m proud of you

@divalicious133 2 жыл бұрын

I literally hate when this happens

@sourdiesel681 Жыл бұрын

I feel like the 3 month mark for any addiction is tough to get past. We gotta pick up and carry our crosses daily my brothers and sisters 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾👑

@JaytheFreeOne 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready for inpatient rehab for drugs and alcohol addiction pray 🙏 for me

@Meezyb33 2 жыл бұрын

You got this!! For how long man?

@sourdiesel681 Жыл бұрын

Prayers go out to you brother, you got this🙏🏾

@invisibleScars885 7 ай бұрын

I hope you are in a better place

@mikkymartin1561 9 күн бұрын

Sure brother jesus will heal you

@jlowemontgomery2812 8 ай бұрын

15 days sober and felt like giving up today. Thank u for sharing you story.I have put this addiction above everything myself my career my family. I’m taking it one day at a time . Hoping to make it past my last 83 days sober. Every relapse gets worse.pray for me to make it my first goal of 90 days

@mihirjoshi8934 8 ай бұрын

When the strong feeling of quitting any addiction comes from within you, not only you’ll quit the addiction but also never relapse. More strength to you and love and support!

@christinag4968 3 жыл бұрын

February 17 2021 is my sobriety date. i’ll keep coming back to post my recovery progress. i trust myself

@tiffnick7646 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!

@thatboyhew9300 2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today

@FaeAiEspoir 2 жыл бұрын

I trust you! 👊🏼❤

@risk603 2 жыл бұрын

I got 4 months ,let's keep going.....

@whatwillbem6825 2 жыл бұрын

@@risk603 👍🏼👏🏼

@sarahgandherostomy7324 10 ай бұрын

Everyone who is an addict doesn't wake up and say hey I hate myself so much that I want to be an addict. NO!! We addicts are all the same Its our stories that are different. Im so proud of you man. Keep fighting the hard ass good fight my man. Love and best wishes.

@ScottishUkrainianAussie 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I'm 30. I've been drinking heavily for at least 10years now. You honestly woke me up to where I am heading. Love from Australia mate, thank you.

@gus1114 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 33 years old and I’m a recovery alcoholic. I love alcohol and I been sober for 3 years I’m going to make 4 years on February of next year. Being sober is one of the hardest thing I have done in my life. Going to be honest with you I hate it because nothing good I have got out of it!! NOTHING! The reason I’m staying sober is because I want to show people that the only way you stay sober is if your happy if not then go back to it. There’s three things I go for with my life 1) there’s no God 2) no friends 3) no family in this all those three things will drown you! Especially God he’s after you he’s ready to drown you to the ground!

@xreediculousx 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud, I am 29. I have 4 and a half month of sobriety so far. I hope you're doing well, you can do it!

@dylannorthup3213 7 ай бұрын

We do Recover--Clean and sober since february 06 1996

@dianekean4979 9 ай бұрын

It takes great balls and strenghth to get Sober!!!! It s no joke, Alcoholism kills!!!! Well done Rodney!!!!

@Mark-pp7jy 3 ай бұрын

"Strength" is NOT required to get and stay sober. That's why so many people fail. Recovery is dependent on "Surrender", and "Willingness". Peace! Mark

@user-kr6xv8qv5j 9 ай бұрын

struggling at the moment thank you for your story

@mihirjoshi8934 8 ай бұрын

You can do this! A strong feeling from within that alcohol or any addiction is NOT helping you in any way helps you quit. It helps you not only quit but never relapse. The feeling should be genuine and from within and then you can do that! More strength to you and love and support.

@trollsnotwelcome7805 4 ай бұрын

Look at it as you aren't giving up something you are gaining, gaining life, health, strength, relationships and respect for yourself. ❤

@wanderingfire 2 жыл бұрын

October 30th, 2021 Is my sober date (72 days - Sober from Alcohol), Addiction is powerful and the fact it doesn’t care or have any preference is scary, it needs to be lived through and then transcended. I’ve been trying to go back to when I was a kid. Back to the roots to have the strength (vulnerability) to be who I am today, without guilt and shame weighing me down and drowning everything else in alcohol. No longer am I trapped inside a bottle. 🙏

@deniselee6506 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@JesusFlores-lc4lv 3 жыл бұрын

Im taking a stand starting today

@caesar349 3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing

@daniellescott6701 3 жыл бұрын

Jusr Stop! How did tomorrow go?

@christinag4968 3 жыл бұрын

how are you doing

@manueldelush9716 2 жыл бұрын

So am I. Today has to be the last day of feeling this tired and shameful

@FreefromTyranny 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the motivation. 18 days sober now.

@thatboyhew9300 2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today

@kudakwashehove9211 Жыл бұрын

Today?

@jakebowman2034 Жыл бұрын

I really hope the best for everyone in the comments. I am consciously destroying my life.

@R_Gibby Ай бұрын

Hoping the best for you… hope you’re doing good.

@user-so9oh3yo5r 2 ай бұрын

4 months sober feeling good

@jessicacolson566 8 ай бұрын

Got out of rehab yesterday. Feeling amazing. Also lost my job but I know I can do geeat things sober. Thanks for your story ❤

@kiaq1153 8 ай бұрын

oh man, 2 days sober for me now.. got fired for being an incoherent drunk 2hrs before my shift ended. A celebratory drink is not possible for addicts. Goodluck on sobriety and regaining employment.

@collinsmusumba1851 6 ай бұрын

👍

@chriscaspian2280 9 ай бұрын

I am in my 60s now a retired nurse, my father was a drunk he kicked the shit out of my Mother I hated him left home went into the world, I got a call from him I had just qualified he did not know my birthday or age. Mum left him and made her life anew. Sorry but as a kid growing up I hated his guts. It is the ruination of families. Massive respect and love to anyone who can kick this vile habit. Blessings to all. My dad never gave it up it gave him up, he died horribly. I found out a year after he had died. My mum took his mother in she was broken poor darling, she always defended him naturally. But I was happy to spend time with her he stole of her and abused her but she still loved him. I respected her so much. Drink spreads its poison to not only the alcoholic. I pray for anyone struggling keep at it.

@rickmiller8893 8 ай бұрын

Admitting a problem is one thing.... While in the moment (s)...but NEVER label yourself.

@kerrimatterson9156 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney, I know how you feel. I am struggling so much at the moment and feel so alone. It's hard to see a way out. Keep up the good work my friend. 111 days clean and sober is awesome xx

@eleazarjuarez7076 7 ай бұрын

Hello. How you doing?

@sarahgandherostomy7324 10 ай бұрын

I hear and feel you brother. Im an alcoholic, I lost EVERYTHING. Alcoholism sucks, we are all different, but we are all the same. Much love bro, Im so sorry you went through that.

@YannMo5HUNNIIT Жыл бұрын

August 9, 2022 is my recovery date🙏🏽 I’ve lost so much due to drinking after being introduced to a alcoholic my life has been in shambles, i pray for healing, support, and happiness.

@punishedexistence 3 ай бұрын

Going to rehab tomorrow. I myself am sick of the crap of alcohol. Both you and myself have had enough with that demon. We will prevail over this!! ❤

@AlanMc1 3 ай бұрын

Good luck 👍

@2bookoo4u 2 ай бұрын

I went to rehab last year and still had some relapses (just had a 5 day bender after 8 moths sobriety. 4 days sober again as I write this). Understand that this shit is a lifelong disease that will never get better no matter how much you want it to. It will just get worse and worse as time goes by. There is no moderation, and that little evil voice in your heard will try to convince you that you were not that bad, that you have changed and can handle it again. Do NOT listen to it. It's your chemically altered mind telling you to drink again. Be very aware of the 3 stages of relapse: emotional, mental, and physical. I have tested the moderation BS and now I know it will never work because it always turns back into relapses and benders eventually. Once you get to the stage of going to rehabs your alcohol days have to end permanently. I learned that the hard way. Good luck to you with your sobriety. It's the hardest shit I have ever dealt with.

@sanand5588 7 ай бұрын

The las toast hits home for me. I just got in a fight a couple of nights ago and got jumped. Someone stepped in and stopped them, but man I could’ve been far worse than I am now if this angel didnt have a good heart. I’ve been drinking for 14 years now and it’s getting bad. This video made me tear up because this is where im heading and im a little scared. I need to drop all of my walls and let the little kid in me grow up now.

@bradaldred8165 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work. Thank you for sharing.

@whatwillbem6825 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodney…your story made me cry…we as we speak are going through this with an adult child…they’ve been drinking since their early twenties…now 38…this adult child admits out loud that they are an alcoholic…but the beast is taking them down a rabbit hole fast…we have tried and tried to help in anyway we can…being supportive…but in the end we know they have to be the one…so painful to watch…😔…but thank you for your experience your story…how are you today? Take care…

@sanjayrichards1658 Жыл бұрын

thanks Rodney form sharing your story

@scorpio1154 Жыл бұрын

Thank u brother. U are helping us.

@jinhoseok1576 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your story and I have a friend going through this now. Prayers

@troyj1338 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. And congrats on the progress you've made. I needed this.

@Zephyr5702 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Rodney. I appreciate it. You have a lot to offer.

@brandonoverlin4606 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the honesty! I wish more people would be able to open up as you have.

@here4theshow402 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so open and honest. You still have so much life ahead of you! Congrats on taking the steps and becoming sober. You got this!

@Randonstorn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your story

@brittanymoliere 4 жыл бұрын

Wow your story is amazing & inspiring, thank you for sharing

@MrMarky2000 3 жыл бұрын

Such a brave man. I hope you are ok now

@adrienbancroft7895 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodney. Having a tough sober day today and this video is helpful.

@PRESSPLAYRADIO 3 жыл бұрын

It takes a brave man. A strong soul

@godlessgod6609 2 жыл бұрын

Never stop fighting!

@lacayoj7343 Жыл бұрын

I Love You Rodney brother and I have the most respect for your vulnerability. I am my self going through my denial stages. I’ve done ALOT of wrongs in my life. Hearing Your testimony caught my attention….. 💯

@kpops168 10 ай бұрын

This man is incredible. Such an impactful story and such a sad one. I am very late to this story I hope his is positive this far along. He is inspiring.

@jamesrussell4686 7 ай бұрын

Rodney, your story is a very strong message my friend. So much of your story is so familiar to my own. I have a story that I know could a lot of people, at least, I pray it could. I just don’t know how to get it out there but I know telling my story would help my own self even more. I’ll give you much respect my friend.

@nedpyatt8009 5 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend You helped me out more than you could know

@clairer.7136 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations Rodney! You're an inspiration. Onward and upward. I wish you much success and well-being. ✨

@brendanmanwaring9971 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney helped me alot.

@karine.angell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I see this similar behavour again and again, especially with male friends. Instead of hiding behind pain, that becomes anger/sadness, let it out!

@johng69er 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@carolineallshorn291 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Rodney, you may help hundreds of people, God bless you and your life ❤

@magdavanderlith925 10 ай бұрын

Hats off to you. Hope you are okay. Life is strange. The more we are hurt by others/parents, the more we hurt ourselves as adults. We believe we are not good enough. Heartbreaking.

@shelleymitchell8834 9 ай бұрын

I like this video this guy is so sweet he restored my hope

@leslierudd8399 Жыл бұрын

Best story i ever heard. Thank you sir. Well spoken and clearly explained. I too was in that pit. But not anymore thanks be to the Lord. Rodney im standing in with you

@jennifermullin6258 8 ай бұрын

Rodney (& Rodney) You are a Miracle. God bless You 🥰🌟❤️‍🔥

@leonnahall72 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely appreciated watching this, thank you for sharing your story w/ us!!

@stand4recovery27 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jbenz1990 10 ай бұрын

Purpose Over Pleasure

@debrown8672 Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this while im drinking but im so miserable i need to stop this im about to loose the most import thing in my life

@invisibleScars885 7 ай бұрын

How are doing now,i hope you are ok?

@misssonyalee6159 6 ай бұрын

Me too 💔😞😞. I don't know what to do 😭💔 I give up 😞💔

@GiveMeYourScrap 11 ай бұрын

Speaking from personal experience. It’s hard to look at the future, but if I can live for the next hour hit a meeting, call my sponsor , or a fellow alcoholic , I will be just ok. Being an alcoholic sucks. I know what I need to do. I need to be closer to God. I’m still struggling and part of me just doesn’t want to surrender and is still holding on

@invisibleScars885 7 ай бұрын

Im in the same boat i know i need to surrender my life to God and live for christ this path is death ,i hope you are doing ok

@jaycollins9155 2 жыл бұрын

It's rough! I lost my wife and kids year's ago. My older brother is a bad alcoholic and so am I. I was clean for about a year because I got a DUI. I felt so great and met a woman but after about a year I started back because I couldn't deal with her stress and drug usage. We split up and ever since I can't quit drinking because I gave her my heart and found out a lot of stuff about her later that was evil to be honest. But I am going to clean myself up and stop drinking once and for all!

@globalwarning8716 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s win , let’s beat this stage in our life

@jaycollins9155 2 жыл бұрын

@@globalwarning8716 I hope so.

@letyourlightshine2727 2 жыл бұрын

Go get help you don't want to mess up your life alcohol is the devil stay away from. It

@YNS_SOLO Жыл бұрын

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@dwrod24 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you brother. Your life has meaning brother.

@jinhoseok1576 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for you.

@angelogatdor6277 Ай бұрын

The decision I ever made in my life is to check in to rehab, Iam four years sober,I couldn’t do it without God’s help

@mtns7036 8 ай бұрын

Be proud of yourself mate.

@lg2573 6 ай бұрын

I never judge l understand you are a beautiful awesome man Rodney ❤ thank you 🙏 your so real 🇦🇺

@anthonyramirez7767 9 ай бұрын

If you have to go in debt to save your own life. Do it. If you need to go to rehab or get away for a period of time. Do it. But one thing i ask is tell at least someone close your situation. Itll put yours and your families mind at ease

@tommye5651 4 жыл бұрын

Respect

@kvdme 7 ай бұрын

We stay children in adult bodies until we heal that child. You have to do inner child work to be healthy adult.

@Alexander87oclock 2 жыл бұрын

20 says sober here...

@22ron81 3 жыл бұрын

I’m struggling so bad right now

@veronicarubio1657 3 жыл бұрын

We can do this! Prayers Aaron 🙏🏼❤️

@joanncofarro642 3 жыл бұрын

I. M too I feel so hopeless

@22ron81 3 жыл бұрын

An update from me 9/29/20 I’m 14 days sober but I ended up losing quite a bit including my job and a lot of respect from my peers feel like an idiot but all I can do now is hold on to my sobriety... so there is hope just quit while you are ahead and if you are past that point it could always be worse don’t go that far into it ... much love

@rakeshlourembam145 3 жыл бұрын

@@22ron81 What a co-incidence. M also 14 days sober. I was amongst the best sub-editors in my town, earning respect and fame. Gradually I fell prey to alcohol. Gradually lost all the respect I hardly earned. We are so stupid

@goldenwidow9426 3 жыл бұрын

@@rakeshlourembam145 You're not stupid, many people struggle with this. It's just the way it is. Whoever thinks you're stupid, let them try to fight their way out of alcohol and they'll learn to respect you because it is simply not as easy as it looks. Keep you head high! (pun intended lol ;)

@Claire-zg2di 3 ай бұрын

Rodney, I understand your pain. I immigrated to NY from Ireland when u was 8 yrs old. Unfortunately I fell into acholism like many of my family members. We can do better! I'm 4 months sober and struggle everyday bc of my bi polar and schizophrenia but with treatment and the will to move on we can make it. Much love from uptown Queens ❤

@daniekaaya4991 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney for a wonderfully sharing, keep comming back , I passed that way too now I have two years in soebriety

@rodneywallace1795 5 ай бұрын

Well said

@user-kh7cj3ty6x 10 ай бұрын

You have a long way to go. I busted after 9 months. Now I need help again

@Mark-pp7jy 6 ай бұрын

"Fighting" any addiction is a recipe for failure! Achieving sobriety begins with "SURRENDER"!

@kimbritchford9287 2 жыл бұрын

2 days sober I finally surrendered

@_BatCountry 9 күн бұрын

I also have 111 days today. Our journeys to are different, but the destination the same.

@andrewstruzyk9954 4 ай бұрын

I can totally "relate" !!!

@sneakysquirrel4253 6 күн бұрын

it takes a few minutes but this is a great video

@seabass6811 11 ай бұрын

What a tough dude.

@mtns7036 8 ай бұрын

The best freind that becomes a bully

@The187jsin 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry Rodney

@simonc378 4 ай бұрын

my name is simon am a alcoholic am 118 day sober am 36 first time sober since 18years old dominican from the lower side side stay strong rodney

@dannyvmobilehometv 8 ай бұрын

Sober from alcohol since 2009 but forever a alcoholic. 🙂

@greischwitz 2 жыл бұрын

Struggling man it’s rough

@Qweenqweenbutterfly 2 жыл бұрын

Go get help please 🥺🥺

@selenaclarke 4 ай бұрын

where are you now Rodney, truly, because I see alot of people care

@tracyannjohnson5724 Жыл бұрын

I wish that I were able to hold him😢

@Oamiano 8 ай бұрын

All of you suffering, it can get better if you put in some work. Im a year clean, never would’ve imagined me even saying that.

@chuygomez9500 Жыл бұрын

SAME HOBOY THANK YOU I CALL MYSELF HOLLYWOOD GREAT ACTOR ALCHOL WAS MY FRIEND

@shonatyson5934 6 ай бұрын

I am an alcholic feel your pain

@R_Gibby Ай бұрын

I hope your getting better my friend

@dianekean4979 9 ай бұрын

Hey man, you re still so Cool😊

@KoolT 2 жыл бұрын

10:42 mark just heartbreaking

@user-br4te4qg5t 8 ай бұрын

Wish you luck😊😊

@Manos-de-Piedra 4 ай бұрын

Thanks bro

@NavaVive 3 жыл бұрын

Your story is yours. No one can take that away from you, but you chose to give it. The impact is real because you are, bless the people whose lives you can save, because you chose to save yours first

@rachellloyd8957 2 жыл бұрын

Wow my heart 💗 there for you me to

@davidmceachen4050 4 жыл бұрын

God bless

@MariaGTexas Жыл бұрын

I am wondering how Rodney is doing Today.

@lichin11 2 жыл бұрын

Are you still sober? I've been sober for one week as of 4/13/2022. It's a bitch, but it's worth it.

@faustinoramos-guterrez1161 3 жыл бұрын

I related to everything you said but I'm still dealing with this shit.. SMH

@nickeller2828 3 жыл бұрын

Same brother. Alcohol is a bitch. I say during the day, I’m not going to get drunk today... but here I am. Drunk

@amandakasula118 3 жыл бұрын

Keep seeking a sponsor and working the 12 steps. Don't give up! Recovery is possible.

@MrSupersmokesum420 2 жыл бұрын

Stay strong gee same here

@dianekean4979 9 ай бұрын

It s called ÷nlightenment!!! Whatever it is, keep a hold of it, it just keeps getting better!!! KEEP THE FAITH BRO!

@sourdiesel681 Жыл бұрын

Its definitely one of the worse diseases, I wish Alcohol was outlawed like it is in Muslim Countries 🙏🏾

@cockyhemi-123 9 ай бұрын

They tried that from 1919 to 1935. Lol! It doesn’t work. Same as the drug war. Doesn’t work.

@chrishughes6323 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad just had a grand mal seizure from his alcoholism a month ago and is back pounding the brown liquors again. I don’t know what to do. Plus he has terrible PTSD from his contractor days and Service time. I feel lost and helpless.

@nadulamb4141 2 жыл бұрын

Call out to God plz!

@letyourlightshine2727 2 жыл бұрын

Take him to rehab and pray to god