You turned your life around, Niall & you do such great work now, you're an inspiration to many. I hope you live a long & happy life from here on. Discovering the joy of dogs can help anyone.
A small story that might help people out there who suffer with addiction, depression and alcohol in particularโฆ
๐ท The first picture is my own table in Thailand. Most nights used to be 2 bottles of wine and 6 big beers with 2 packets of smokes. Iโm not proud of that picture but it reminds me what my life used to be life.
๐ฅ The 2nd image is from ICU when it all came to an end and I tried to drink myself to death. Hooked up to every machine imaginable for 3 days.
๐ I used to think alcohol was my whole personality and life. I had no escape from it. I told myself I wouldnโt be funny, good at work or able to be social without it.
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Every week would be the same cycle. Iโd say Iโd give up but then Friday would come. Sports. Friends going for a meal. The excuses are endless. Alcohol is everywhere.
๐บ Everything changed for the better when you give up alcohol if you have a problem. Chances are you probably know deep down if you do yourself. Like I was, you are scared to let go
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The trust is without alcohol you can become your true self. Iโm dependable now, on time and Iโm not constantly ashamed of myself.
๐ Youโll find all the time in the world to follow your passions and you wonโt be one bit bored. Mine is dogs but it could be golf, cooking or sailing for you. You can actually become the person you were meant to be without that weight on your shoulders.
๐น Of course Iโd love to sit in a bar and laugh with friends and drink myself worries away. That look for escapism never fades. But I know life is too meaningful without it.
Iโm not an expert on how to give up (I just got the fright of death and went cold turkey which I donโt recommend). But Iโm here to tell you that life without alcohol is like heaven on earth once you taste it.
It took me 25 years and endless attempts. Iโm not here to preach or say that itโs easy. Iโm just here to tell you to please donโt give up and that there is an amazing world out there if you donโt take that sip! You can do it โค๏ธ