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Currently struggling with alcoholism. Literally in and out of treatment for the last 6 years. So fucking sick and tired or being sick and tired. At times, it’s feels like Alice In Chains is the only reason I’m alive today. Thank you for this video. Fuck.
I’m so grateful that you are here and shared. Opening up can be difficult but it’s so important. Being trapped in a cycle of addiction is frustrating and makes us feel like there’s no way out. It’s not an easy process and often there are many steps forward along with many steps back. It can make us feel like what’s the point of even trying. I’m so sorry you are struggling. I’ve been trapped in vicious cycles of promise only to find myself making the same mistakes I vowed to never make again. It would leave me feeling ashamed and weak. Like the hole I was digging myself was getting deeper and deeper. But no matter how fall I fell, there would always be a glimmer of light somewhere. Even just a speck. The fact that you haven’t given up and find comfort in music means there’s hope. I know the struggle is so very hard, but you can win this battle. It’s not easy and never as quick as we’d like. The lessons along the way are so hard but they make us stronger in the long run. We have to learn to give ourselves grace. We all make mistakes and there’s no shame in that. I truly believe there is hope for you. There’s a reason you connected with this song and you reached out. This is that glimmer of light. Grab onto it. You are so loved. You are not your mistakes. I believe in you and am praying for you for strength and courage to keep moving forward and to never give up.
I am so sorry.
That must be so difficult. I don’t know how you’re doing or how you’re handling it, but I want to say I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you for trying. I’m proud of you for fighting. I’m proud of you for still being here. I’m proud of you for continuing to keep going.
I don’t want you to feel like it’s your fault. No one would choose to keep going back to something painful if it didn’t work in one way or another for them. Like, no, I don’t want to hurt myself, but I also would rather do that than feel the way I feel or think the way I think right now. It’s logical for your brain to try to cope with pain and trauma in a way it knows works, which can make it all the harder to stop. But that addiction doesn’t become you and doesn’t defeat you, you have the strength to define yourself every day.
Feeling drained and in a fog everyday must be exhausting and I have no idea what that could do, especially over so many years. You’re so strong for continuing on like this, and I am glad you can find solace in this music and it keeps you going. You’re not alone! We hear you and we’re here for you! And I don’t want you to think you’re not worth fighting for! We love you and are rooting for you, friend! 