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chromaticification

2y↑1

Thank you for sharing this speech. I'm in my 30s, i have struggled with alcohol almost ten years, so pretty much from the first time I started drinking. A lot of drunken actions in my 20s were seen and forgiven as drunken mistakes.

But as I get older, rightfully, people are less willing to brush these mistakes off because they're part of a larger pattern.

I went from having a crew that would go out to drink and party with with me, to they would warn me "hey you weren't ok last night", to not going out with me anymore, to drinking at bars alone, to just drinking at home alone.

I have a stubborn refusal to acknowledge the reality (the problem is me), to point to "the good times" as "proof" I can get it all together again and have those good times I don't need to stop.

But if that were true I wouldn't be where I am now. If I could moderate, I would.

Thank you for sharing this. I suppose in my head even though I know for a FACT engaging in alcoholic impulses only leads to misery, I have FOMO really badly.

But I'm trying to change my thinking about this, and this video is a piece in that puzzle, so thank you ❤️

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Soberdelic James

5y↑101

I host #addictionrecovery #livestreams every Mon and Thurs at 9pmEST here on the #soberjames channel.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat Room: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames
Listen to Tony tell his sobriety story to the peaceful setting of frisbee fetch with a Foodle. Sub for more vids and live streams!
As far as alcoholism recovery stories go, Tony Hopkins knows a bit about getting sober. AA speaker tapes are common sobriety tools, and Then Came Sober James isn't only the place to learn how to stop drinking, tips on sobriety, how to stay sober, alcoholism recovery, and how to quit alcohol... the quit drinking alcohol benefits are covered by aa speakers funny aa speakers best alcoholics anonymous speakers Anthony Hopkins kills it a this AA speaker meeting. Recovering alcoholic stories, sober stories and quitting alcohol sobriety stories in AA are here. Stay sober, friends! Come back and see me for a video on recovery and addiction every Saturday! - Doin' the damn thing -James

#alcoholism recovery stories #Tony Hopkins #getting sober #alcoholism #recovering alcoholic stories #recovery

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1y↑1

have you come past theo vons's story? probs. but in case you havent. i found it helpful. & worthy of collection. _JC

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1y↑1

that is a fantastic entry. all the storyies told thru a master story teller. less raw than some, but still real. _JC

Anne Woodward

Best wishes to you💜

K.A.K

You're the first person that knows I quit. I'm afraid to tell people I know.

Harry L

Excellent

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Big Mike McConatha

2y↑24

Mike alcoholic/addict. I’m on day 75. Found something in my apartment that was a tool from when I was using. I freaked out. Heart went into my throat. I immediately washed off the remains and threw it away. Went to go to a meeting and it had been cancelled and the app now updated. So on my drive home I’m out Alcoholics Anonymous into my you tube and found this. It worked. This will get me to my 7am meeting. Thankyou AA and this beautiful fellowship of drunks. I’d be lost without you.

Stuart Miller

The H😊😮😂

Bombabingbong666

Hope Yr journey is going well. I am on day 42.

Anne Woodward

Mike bless you

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Peter Pikiti

1y↑9

On November 16th I woke up feeling terrible and I knew something bad would happen if I kept on drinking. 5 days later something did. Since then I've been sober for 3 weeks. To anyone dealing with addiction, its possible to get sober.

Asja 279

How are you doing now?Are you still sober?

Cynthia Levy

4y↑251

4 days sober and I like the clarity and mostly calmness. Went driving for errands and suddenly, I had the old thought, "I'm relaxed, it's Friday, I could go pick up a pint". Yet, Immediately after that I realized how much better I feel, plus, the sense of accomplishment. So...I drove on home. I know it's only been 4 days. Each day I hold onto the fragility of what I'm doing.

Charlene Ellis

How are you doing?

K.A.K

I know exactly how you feel.... Day 2 for me.. Can not believe how easy it is to be tempted...

@sin argumentos. . .

Sigue adelante por amor a ti.
Te abrazo con cariño.
Felices 24 horas.

Helena Lovelock

Did you stay sober ?

Peter Rodby

3y↑1

Cynthia Levy..I only drank on days that ended with the letter y. Memory is key in remembering the shit shame and misery so we stop that horrible cycle.

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Desert Lake Striper

4y↑617

My name is Mack, and I'm an alcoholic. And anyone reading this, is the first to hear me admit it.

Marsh Girl

Hey Mack !
How are You doing ?
🙏🏻✨

Butterfly Lullaby

True stories change lives. Thank you for sharing. And good luck. 😊👍

Zoey

@stardust 💗 hi Nicole , i hope all going great for you ....I'm Tony 3 days sober now

Rob More

Step 1 complete. Admit to urself .

Lisa Wells-Baker

I'm a binge alcoholic..my first time too, mack ...

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SamalJ

2y↑45

I quit drinking around 5 months ago at age 33, I got out early before the drink really got a hold of me. It did get a hold of my dad though. He ended up living with his mom, drinking his brains out and dying at age 48 from his aorta exploding. His own mother, my grandmother, was sick at the time, and could only crawl along the floor, in order to find her own son, dead in a chair in the living room. She was never the same again. My dad had it all, wife, house, 3 kids, his own accountant business, and lost it all. He ravaged the entire household with his horrible addiction, and mom got me and her out of there before it was to late (my sisters were older and were on with their own lives) Alcohol is NOT to be messed with! It can take hold of anyone, at any time, and it can destroy everything you love and care about! Please, if you are considering quitting, then you already need to quit (that took med 7 years to realize) I quit, and haven't looked back yet.

Tom Rockhill

Thanks for sharing. I'm 2 mths in.

Druryzymo

awesome

Barbin Rottweiler

1y↑3

I have been sober 5 days now after receiving a chip for 60 days last Saturday and somehow throwing it all away and deciding to drink later that same day. I have battled alcohol for 13 years now and I can’t seem to get a grasp on it now for more than a couple months. I know I’m supposed to take it one day at a time and I hope this time I can finally find some peace for good.

Soberdelic James

1y↑2

Glad I caught your message Rottweiler, and glad you’re coming to a conclusion in your drinking path. It’s a progressive illness. If we don’t stop today, we’ll wish we did tomorrow, or five years ago.

Joel P

3y↑8

Anthony Hopkins gave up drinking when he was 38. My great uncle also gave up drinking when he was 38. His brother, my grandfather, who I never met, was also an alcoholic and died of liver cirrhosis when he was 49. My great uncle is still alive and completely healthy. That is the magnitude of the decision to continue drinking. If you have a problem, be real with yourself and do something about it now before it's too late - you never know how much time you have left to decide.

Little Iodine

3y↑47

I have adored and looked up to Anthony Hopkins for decades. He just surpassed how much I already respected him, and that is quite an accomplishment. Thank you!

Tom Rockhill

Agreed. I already loved the man. Wonderful. I'm going to make my wife listen. She's not a Drunk.

MattyRush80

2y↑28

I was 39 when i got sober after 23 years of battling my alcoholism and in 2 months it will be 2 years. I had a similar spiritual experience like Anthony and hadnt had the urge to drink since. It was a miracle that i have embraced and will not take for granted. I feel i have somewhat of a connection with Anthony Hopkins since we have alot in common so thanks James for posting this.

jaye see

39 is a good age to stop...😂

Soberdelic James

2y↑3

Thanks Matt

Muhammad

2y↑3

Day 3 off opiates I just cried like a baby longing to just hug my mother and cry on her shoulder like I did as a baby. She only lives next door but I’m so ashamed to even tell her to come sit with me. I’m still crying I want my life back

Muhammad

2y↑1

@Soberdelic James 💯 thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I struggle with the anhedonia aftermath I can handle physical withdrawals without any issues that’s how many times I’ve been through it.last time I stopped for 7 months I was still unable to feel any pleasure, did you suffer from this ?

Soberdelic James

@Muhammad do it until you got three weeks. Do it until the Damn thing is done T

Muhammad

2y↑1

@Soberdelic James thanks James I relapsed the week after that on the weekend but I’m back at it again I seem to slip up on weekends but during the week I’m fine. I don’t know sometimes I feel like giving up but I’ve got 3 baby boys to look after and who need me

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Three days is huge, you’re over the hump.

Sticky Tones

2y↑3

I got my first week sober.... Had a small victory of getting through the craving today.... There's hope after all

Soberdelic James

2y↑2

Hell yeah, stick to it sticky.

joseph tolan

2y↑2

This is so cool. I got sober in February 1990, and sometime in the next year I heard Anthony Hopkins give a one hour talk at a Sunday morning AA meeting at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. I've always remembered that, over 30 years ago now.

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Long term sobriety, respect Joseph ✊

Asja 279

2y↑10

I am Aleksandra ,39 years old and i hit rock bottom last night.From today i not only plan ,but i am starting my new life.I have had enough of everything tillnow!!!

Soberdelic James

1y↑1

@Asja 279 nice!!!

Asja 279

1y↑1

@Soberdelic James iSince last year my life chaned for the better.

Soberdelic James

1y↑1

How are you hanging in, Asja?

Michael Palmer

1y↑1

Good for you. Keep going!

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Aleksandra that sounds like a great plan!

Paul Ross

4y↑12

i'm into my 4th week and its very much 3 steps forward and 2 back. I am completely alone and with anxiety and depression for years was the only thing that helped short term obviously, but i am determined to weather this storm as i know i am finding inner peace slowly. Thank you for reading this. june 2020

dtothebtotheh

3y↑2

I get you brother, I’ve the exact same issue as to why I drink, I have relapsed again, and it’s a really unhappy life

Living Legend

4y↑2

Nice man! Keep going strong! You’re almost over the hump. Have you taken up any new hobbies or interest?

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Thanks Paul, hang in there brother. I host a recovery community online, come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Antoinette Novella

3y↑38

I love Tony Hopkins even more after this. He is a phenomenal actor. Thank you for sharing James.

Ichabod Crane

2y↑5

Today is my 17th day without alcohol.
Thank you for the video. I shed a few tears. Very powerful.

Caleb Hendry

Stay strong brother

Anne Woodward

1y↑1

@Ichabod Crane Peace to you and you are doing well each day.

Ichabod Crane

1y↑1

@Anne Woodward thank you very much Anne 🙏

Ichabod Crane

1y↑1

@Soberdelic James honestly, thank you so much for the kind supportive words 🙏

Anne Woodward

1y↑2

yes @Soberdelic James yes it is great and may he be well and full of peace

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Passion Priorities

5y↑279

Today is 90 days for me. Thank you for your service James!!

Pond Bear Flyer 119

Happy birthday

Rev. Leon P. Leon

90 DAYS! AWESOME!

Anthony Hopkins

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

John-Rodger Clay County Chronicles Amazon

It gets better lots better!!!

Ben Dover

4y↑1

Congrats and awesome! :)

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Joe Strevens

2y↑2

I’m Joe alcoholic My last drink was the 04/03/2019 and I haven’t drank since I’m now 3 years 5 months sober ODAAT 🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank god

Lexington lad

3y↑3

4 days without a drink. I can taste food better and feel better in myself. Walking my dog felt like a chor, now I enjoy it and do 10km a day. I even have more patience with my children.

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Lex, you just reminded me about the joys of dog walking! Now, if I can just get My Girl to stop running away from the leash, in spite of her love for walks!

chromaticification

2y↑1

Bombabingbong666

Did you start the journey? I am 42 days in and 56 years old. DO NOT waste your life with alcohol like I have done and Yr health, mental and physical. Good Luck.

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

FOMO. My lingering friend. I used to get that way about holidays and parties, fear of missing out because I didn’t drink anymore. It can happen with money and material things too. I don’t get that way about drinking anymore. After I “got my brain back,” a phenomenon said to happen after around five years of sobriety, I have FOMO about my continued sober growth. It would be paused as soon as I decided to drink.

Travels from doodah

1y↑1

I was raised by my grandparents who were recovering alcoholics, I grew up in A.A. I've been in rooms across the lower 48. I've seen people with 20 years sobriety go out again and die. I've had sponsors die. I admitted I was powerless over alcohol before I had my first drink. A.A works for some..but the few out there like myself have a different story . Always keep an open mind in your journey of recovery and treat everyone with kindness. I continue the twelve step..but I no longer attend A.A.

Soberdelic James

1y↑1

Kinda sounds like me rn TFD.

L Bradshaw

4y↑21

3 months sober for me brother I'm loving it. My wife and kids love seeing me sober. You're an inspiration 👍🏻

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Illest! Great to hear!

Dale Andrews

2y↑2

Hopkins to his himself: "Why would anyone leave it on the table?"
I always wondered how people could walk away from a half full drink at the bar they had already paid for! Leave it BEHIND? No way! 😂

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Me too Dale. Shit, if a character rejects a drink in my TV, I’m probably still thinking “why tf not?!” through the next scene.

Lizzie Jones

3y↑22

After a bad relapse I am sober again after being hospitalised for the second time. It gets worse everytime I hope I can do it this time. One day at a time, sometimes an hour even a minute. Hes from my hometown and this tape helps me immensely.

Lil' Nikki

Hello Lizzie. I see this is a year ago. Just wondering...how are you? From a fellow...x

Rashell Dean

I've read all the comments but something about yours told me to reply. I've no idea what I am meant to say except hello and that I hope you are getting on alright. Here is a virtual hug from the Midwest, U.S.A.

Mark G.

3y↑1

Live in the problem, or live in the solution. Sobriety is as simple as that. Go to meetings, clean house, and help others! You'll never have to drink again. 5/8/1994.

Luna_Belle

3y↑8

57 days sober for me today. I have no interest in participating in the upcoming New Year rituals however, I know enough to understand complacency creeps up on me. I'm revisiting the content that inspired me to stay sober all those weeks ago. I don't want to drink again, I never want to forget how beautiful it is to be present in this life. 🙏💜 sending patience, gratitude and grace to all.

Christine Lejerk

Hope you are doing well

Adam Fox

3y↑1

That's awesome. Keep up the great work

Steven James

2y↑6

Thank you for this.
I spent years drinking and I lost so much with it relationships, family, career and I couldn't calculate how much self respect. While I was drinking which was 50 years of my life, basically all of it I never realised that it was alcohol that cost me this. I decided to stop for a month, first in half a decade. I felt better physically and mentally but, strangely, I also felt remorse at all the time, opportunities and life wasted. I felt so bad I needed a drink to feel better. It was then I realised I was an alcoholic.
Listening to these stories realises I am not alone.

Soberdelic James

Good feeling, realizing we’re not alone. Thanks for reminding me today Steven. 🤘🏻

Louise Parker

3y↑3

I'm not an alcoholic, but I found this speech completely compelling and inspirational.

Storm edwards

3y↑73

I took the plunge 3 days ago. It is hell but will be worth it! Please pray for me! I hope the anxiety, shakes, headaches and feeling like my heart is going to explode will stop soon!

surfrookie1

@De Wet Britz Thank you for the message! Yes, sobriety is awesome. Working on the A.A. steps and the spiritual part of the program is so important in sobriety. Life is so much better remembering everything you did the night before...Lol God bless you day! 🙏

De Wet Britz

How is it going ??? Till sober

surfrookie1

1y↑1

I am about 2 months sober, and I hope you are doing well. If not, you are always welcome back to the rooms. We are all in this together. One day at a time.... 👍

BlizzardOfOzzy99

@Soberdelic James were there any warning signs for the seizure? I'm on day two and hardly having symptoms but worried. I was drinking about 1.5 liters of wine a day.

KushKidCloud9

3y↑1

@John Albertson almost at day 2. I appreciate the message.

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Johnny Longshlong

2y↑4

Today is 106 days sober for me. Between the 60 to 90 day mark a lot of us experience a heavy detox stage, it's quite severe depression and you wonder why you've even bothered, addiction tries to trick you, it wants the dopamine, and when you come out of it, it will be subtle, but it's like being reborn. Alcohol gave me the allure that it would give me the world while it was stealing everything.

Johnny Longshlong

@Soberdelic James - I look forward to finding out brother! Glad I could make your day haha!

Soberdelic James

2y↑2

lol “Jack Shite” I love your comments, your screen name AND your ND profile pick! 🤘😆
Brother/sister, if you’re this honest/open/willing now, I’m SEVERELY interested in how you’ll be two, three years away from booze.
This exchange betwixt us two has made my day, Jack Shite 😊

Tall32guy

4y↑15

I love Anthony's way of talking. He is very poetic and descriptive. I love his wit and humour. This is a great testimony, I had never really known he dealt with alcoholism. He seems like a wonderful guy; it will be quite sad when he finally goes.

Freedom Code 71

4y↑14

Almost 6 years of sobriety. Been a tough but enriching journey so far. Haven't been involved with AA or any organisations but am extremely grateful to be able to access these resources through the kindness of people like you. ❤🙏❤

Mark G.

You can't keep what you have unless you give it away!

W Craig Burns

I don't drink . I don't like it drank loads in the past . I dated a beautiful woman . No enemies lovely person . It broke me watching her drinking herself to death . What s fkn evil illness so I am amazed that people turn it around . Humbled by their honesty and courage . I don't have your illness but I wish I had your courage .

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Well thank you Monique 🙏
I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Tania Mans

2y↑2

I never knew Anthony Hopkins was/is an alcoholic... I always admire him. He is the best actor in my eyes. Now that i know... Now i admire him even more. Total respect for this man. What an amazing man. So humble... May he life a long life and may he entertain us with his great movies still for many years.

Timothy Sparrey

3y↑6

Prayers and love 💘 for one and all! September 29th was 36 years sober for me! Thank you 😊 🙏 to my ex wife and God for empowering me and saving 🙏 my life... 1 day at a time the hard path does become easier.. stay strong and stay hard!! God bless everyone 🙏 ❤

Soberdelic James

3y↑1

❤

Manuela McIntosh

4y↑92

I'm an alcoholic. I want to go to AA. Thank you Sober James. I'm on my way.

Sarah Campbell

3y↑1

Hopefully you still keeping in touch with your AA friends. It works if you work it !!!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's. ✌👏☃️😷

Soberdelic James

4y↑3

This is an great day for you Manuela! Meeting makers make it! https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/meeting-guide

Kath Borup

3y↑16

He is such a smart, insightful and brilliant man. I very much relate to his feelings of isolation, not fitting in and feeling stupid as a kid.

A C Marston

It reminds me a bit of the f1 driver, Jackie Stewart, who didn't actually find out he had dyslexia until 1980.

B McGee

Anthony Hopkins was diagnosed as autistic in his later years. Which is so obvious in many of the things he said in this talk.

Daniell Humphrey

What’s funny is that you were, most likely, the smartest kid in the room. People learn differently. The different learners learn the most. 😘😘😘🔥😘

life's short

Same

Tommy2shoe811

3y↑11

Great tape! I’ve been sober since Aug. 28, 2008. It’s been a long road but 100% worth it. After the first 3 months I haven’t craved it enough to go back since. Life is good and a lot less stressful & exhausting being sober.

Katelyn Spencer

2y↑5

My name is katelyn And I’m an alocholic with ptsd . It’s such a bad combo. Trauma is the gateway “drug” . I’m currently waiting for treatment again. By the grace of my higher power , I am still here . I should have died multiple times , but I didn’t …. Love y’all

Anne Woodward

Hello Katelyn bless you

TB46667 - The Golden Age Gamer

3y↑2

13 years sober now. I remember this hallow loneliness and i prayed to God to save me. Over the years i have apologized sincerely to others who i thought i hurt when i was younger. I think alcoholics and recovering ones are harder on ourselves than anybody else could be. For those recovering be strong and for those reading this and are thinking of becoming sober dont wait start now and fight like hell. you are not alone.

Adam Fox

3y↑11

Thanks. This was great. Going on 5 + years of sobriety and I still need help almost every day. These posts help very much. Stay safe everyone

Annamarie Hewitt

3y↑8

I asked myself a very simple question about my Drinking, "Did I want to live or did I want to die?" ... 20 years sober now.....

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Very powerful Annamarie, thanks for sharing!

eire

3y↑11

I'm sober 6 years , I can relate to him about the none alcoholic, my brother used to have say 6 bottles of beer in the fridge for at 4 months 😅 I used to think how in the name of sweet jesus can he not drink them straight away lol

Jumoo Martin

4y↑13

If you've stumbled across this video with a glass of wine in your hand. You already know deep down something has to change, and are actively looking for ways to achieve that change. Like I am doing right now.

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Good for you Jumoo. I stream live videos everyday at 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Rik O’Shay

5y↑87

Inspirational. Really hit home. I’ve come to terms with my alcoholism recently, it’s ruined past relationships, leaves me depressed, skint and fat. It jeopardises my job.
I think I’m going to take the step and go AA.

Alex Robinson

3y↑1

It leaves me skinny yet lonely, nobody will ever notice I drink as much as I do. Most consider me having 'a love for alcohol' but not an alcoholic. Although I drink nightly, haven't taken a break in a year not even a night, i am 22 and just got out the navy.. I just can't picture my life not drinking after almost nightly drinking for 3 years.

Herzeleydt Diesentrüb

3y↑3

"... go to AA" - "... I just said : Good luck !" ( Bob Zimmerman )

Soberdelic James

5y↑3

@Mark G. 👍

Mark G.

5y↑3

Then Came Sober James Ricky, James is right about meetings being different. I would suggest a “Step” meeting. That’s where you will find people living in the solution! Best wishes to you!

Soberdelic James

5y↑5

Ricky thats amazing to hear, strong af. Remember, if you don't like one meeting, try another. They're all different. Happy for you man
https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa

Mr Spocks Glock

4y↑10

Today im 64 days sober. Thankyou james, you helped me see a different perspective in life. Things are still hard somentimes but at least i can manage problems instead of drinking them away.

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Christopher that's awesome brother! This means the world to me.

Gary Weidemann

3y↑12

Thanks for encouraging people away from drunkenness towards sobriety. I'm from a family of alcoholics and I've been saved and sober for 39 years in a row, since I was converted to Christianity in the old Steuben County Jail, back in '81 at 30 years of age. After 3 years probation in the county probation department, 90 A.A. meetings in 90 days, and some drug and alcohol counseling with a great recovering alcoholic professional counselor, my probation ended in '85. I've stayed saved and sober for 39 years in a row now without a singular relapse in this entire time, miraculously. I've been blessed with actually alot of moral support from quite a cross section of this nation, and pray that you'll all be blessed in return. Thanks for sharing this great Anthony Hopkins testimony. He has a great testimony and delivers this testimony with such eloquence, great humor, humorous witticism, and creative inspirational style.

Kirsten Parkin

I know it is such a blessing

Chuck Pestacchi

4y↑20

This was a great experience listening to Tony speaking & sharing his strength & hope. AA is amazing and yes it works just fine. Thanks Tony I've been sober now 36 yers, I've been very blessed having AA & my higher power. It's still one day at a time.

jojo

3y↑7

I'm a alcoholic and have respected tony Hopkins ever since I first seen him I think it was the elephant man great performance of the best British talent with john hurt sadly missed .if someone as clever and talented as tony can suffer with this illness anybody can.

Jim Hammond

4y↑10

Just when I thought that I could not love you more, my brother. You go and do this. I truly needed to hear what you said here. So, from the depths of my heart. Thank you!

Chris Brown

3y↑4

I'm sitting in detox right now listening to all these stories. Thanks for these uploads.

Soberdelic James

3y↑2

Been there 7 times brother, do it till the damn thing is done.

Margot D’Souza

4y↑6

I have admired you as an actor but listening to your story makes me respect you even more for sharing and having the humility to acknowledge your challenges. I believe God will use your story to inspire others to seek help. Thank-you!

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Hey, come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Rupert Baresall

4y↑72

Today is my sixth day without a drink; I feel good. Thank you, James.

Sangeeth Kumar

3y↑1

It's my fifth day 🙏🙏

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Thank you Rupert and Sandra! ❤ I'm hosting online Zoom Recovery meetings, I post the daily invites on my site: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames
Please consider pledging a couple bucks while your there, it's all helps me grow the channel! 🙏

TroyGrey

1y↑1

Day ten without alcohol after years of drinking myself to sleep. The horrible panic attacks made me quit the booze.

Butterfly Lullaby

1y↑2

Thank you Anthony Hopkins for sharing your true story. I laughed and I cried. I know people that are best friends with the bottle. The thing is, like you said, you drank because you were unhappy. The alcohol changes a kind persons personality, which makes them push their loved ones away. I wish I could buy this talk and send it to a few people to listen to. Not everyone is on the internet.

God bless you Anthony, and Godspeed to this message helping others. ♥️🙏♥️

P.S. I believe in the God of Kindness. Stories like yours change lives. Thank you. 🙏♥️

Cat Santos

3y↑9

He’s such a pleasant, humble sage; so jovial! He brings so much pleasure to folks everywhere, even as Hannibal Goddamn Lecter! Glad he did this for himself

Lewis Evans

4y↑11

I Love Hopkins. The Welsh were the Irish who couldn't swim. Brilliant 😆7 months sober now and everything is becoming so much clearer. When i found i was drinking too much i slways thought of Anthony and greatly admired him ending booze Dec 29 1975 and never going back. That is astonishing discipline and look how successful He has become. If He carried on as a soak I doubt He would have done so much. He obviously knew it's all or nothing from here that night dec 28 75. Fantastic inspiration!

Robin Warga

3y↑5

Thanks for the meeting. Have not been to one in awhile. Living on a remote island in So. Thailand living out the AA Promises. Truely a life beyond my wildest dreams. Got sober in the same meetings in the video, 38 years ago. To all the new members getting thru the 1st days and months, KEEP COMING BACK. PLEASE DONT EVER LEAVE. WE UNDERST AND AND LOVE YOU. ROBIN W. AA-ÇA

John Worley

@Elizabeth Parson i hope you are ok. You are loved 🙏

Elizabeth Parson

I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know how much longer I can go .

38mariner

3y↑46

Had my final drink 2/2/2018. Never looked back. Sober and loving it

Starkey Morgan

2y↑2

It is…once you realize the nightmare is over as long as you don’t drink and follow a few simple principles…life is sooo much easier. No more fighting…the fight is over. 8 years here.

Joesph Gross

congratulations.....only by the grace of God. It gets easier and easier.

Joesph Gross

@Susan Margaret Wills definitely not

Susan Margaret Wills

Listening to all these alcoholic speakers there's always "jokey-jokey" banter & laughter... Alcohol-Land seems like fun

Peter Chabanowich

3y↑4

Tony doesn’t spare his punches. He knows intimately what fuels addiction. Thank you for posting this most articulate instruction.🙏

Penny Burns

3y↑3

I am struggling. After 35 years of being in and out of AA, never getting a year of sobriety, I finally managed to get 15 months - then picked up again in November 2018. I've been in the insanity since then. Thank you to all in recovery, it does give me hope. God bless you.xxx

Bernadette Miles

Remember you’re worth it. That demon on your shoulder needs to be gone

Maureen Lyons

Don’t ever give up!!

Penny Burns

3y↑1

@Soberdelic James Thank you. Xxx

Soberdelic James

Keep coming back Penny

jean schirmer

2y↑1

Thanks Tony for sharing your story ❤️

Peter Rodby

3y↑6

I met Tony H. (Silence of the Lambs) at my first World Convention in San Diego in '95. I have kept things simple, one day at a time and today celebrate 11,073 days.

L C

3y↑8

Thank you for this. I really can't thank you enough. I need a meeting so badly. This helped me not drink tonight. Bless you.

travisa20

3y↑6

Thanks for the video. It, among many others, are pushing me into finally dealing with my problem. I plan (once more) to quit tomorrow. I hope
I can make it stick

T. K.

2y↑2

I have been a huge fan for decades. I knew he was a recovering alcoholic but I always had wished I could hear his testimony. Tonight that wish came true. I cried a few times..too close to home. Thank you!

Kate Irwin

4y↑5

Thank-you! 3.5 yrs sober, struggling in this lockdown with my crazy head but no desire to pick up a drink....and listening to things like this is why. Amazing how, even with a chair I have very little in common with, I find so much identification.

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Relating helps me too Kate!
I'm streaming live every day at 11amEST and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4fufFjMk_prbKWBVuGoiRLayLO4d9D_l
I post Zoom meeting invites here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

PEACEFUL WARRIOR

4y↑53

3 years sober for me ! The very day my little marine missy died in my arms from a severe diabetic seizure I quit drinking cold Turkey and haven't even had one urge to drink ever again !!!

Astrida Fn

3y↑1

I'm so sorry for your loss.

TheCaramrod24

4y↑4

So sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine. God bless you. Thanks for sharing.

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Good for you!

kathleen fredrickson

4y↑5

I am the child of two alcoholics. This speech changed my feeling about life. I think it might be the best speech I’ve ever heard.

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Wow, I'm so happy to hear that Kathleen ❤

Fingers

3y↑1

His father, even if an alcoholic, sounds like a smart guy.

James Idakula

5y↑18

Thanks for your work, James. That's a great name, by the way! People going through recovery need videos like this early in the morning. Been sober one year and 9 months. Doesn't feel like it, though. I've been reborn in the sense that I have to start completely from scratch like a new born baby. Changing my line of work is a struggle. I can't do the kind of work I used to; not laziness, it makes me miserable and that's the last thing I need. I keep pushing forward with my freelancing efforts. Thank you, James.😊

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Manufacturing, for one

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Work?

DiscoNotDead

4y↑1

James Idakula what kind of work made you miserable, if you don't mind me asking?

Soberdelic James

5y↑1

Thank you James! We need comments like yours as well.you know, I used to just plan my career around drinking. I'd say, "a writer is a good job, the great ones drink...an artist...an actor...I'll just do that...
Now I'd like to help people stay sober as my job, just to "double down" to be safe! 😂
Thanks for the support man, it means a lot, keep fighting the good fight, I'm posting a another vid in an hour or so👍

Share Bear

3y↑3

This was absolutely inspirational to listen to Tony Hopkins. Thank God he had the guts and the generosity to share his life story. A great actor like that and you think they are made of steel. You don’t think they would have any bad issues, flaws or weaknesses. Thanks Tony for sharing.

Vivian Elle.

3y↑2

I could listen to him all day. So fascinating and hilarious.

Jocelyne Comeau

4y↑27

Thank you for this video and I am an alcoholic relapse after 18 years of being sober its harder this time but I am still trying

Randall Oman

Had 17 years and today I reached out. Let’s see what happens.

Soberdelic James

3y↑2

🤘

John i

3y↑2

I relapsed after 5 yrs now i have 18 yrs of sobriety! It takes what it takes!

Jami Loy

3y↑4

Don't give up! Give it to God and he will fill that spot with something positive that will bless you so much more than alcohol ever could. 💖 I hope you have a great and Happy New Year! Leave the negative things with 2020!

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Sy

3y↑8

I love Anthony Hopkins even more now than I did before. And that's hard to beat.

Soberdelic James

3y↑2

lol I feel ya

Daniel Browne

1y↑1

It took a car accident for me to realize just what path I was on. I had a bit of a spiritual awakening, and my higher power kind of said there’s a way, but you need to choose my way. So I did. My way was going nowhere good. But, since I have gone down my new path, my life is so so much better. It’s possible. I am so grateful to be sober.

Soberdelic James

1y↑2

Your expression of gratitude isn’t lost on this alcoholic, thanks for sharing it here Daniel.

Bee Dun

3y↑223

372 days clean, sober and serene today.

K.A.K

Day 2... I'm scared, and excited... Depressed and happy... Very conflicted... I haven't told anyone yet... I'm scared to tell anyone. I am the fun one... I'm scared I won't know how to enjoy my life unless I'm half conscious....

Jimbo

@Quails On Rails piety Do some research.

Quails On Rails piety

I got a question > how can people call themselves clean & sober & still take drugs for antidepressants & antipsychotics and many other drugs.
So it's ok to take legal drugs?
So I could take drugs to get off of drugs > seem silly.

*my sister was an opiat user & they put her on suboxone. But I have seen much worse drugs get approved like methadone.

Looking for an educated response. Not trying to be silly (:

Amanda Jones

@John Albertson Hi John, I am an alcoholic too. How are you going my friend ? Can you let us know? You left your comment 8 months ago, and I know that a lot can happen in 8 months, especially with us alcoholics. My thoughts and prayers are with you, this time of year can be difficult for people like us. I wish you all the best for Christmas and, especially, the New Year ahead. Love from Amanda in Australia
Edit: Sorry, I didn't, at first, see your post from 5 months ago! I'm so glad you're on your way. Can you drop us a line and let us know how you are? Good luck bro and keep going! ❤

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Angry Senpai

2y↑1

I did the 12 steps and i have to say the hardest step ive had to take is steps 6 and 7 letting go of character defects that have suited me and kept me going for so long is hard to get rid of but i write my inventory and if it crops up i pray on it

Juanita Maye

3y↑3

Honest, candid, talented man. Happy for him! I love his voice.

Norwegian Blue

2y↑1

Thank you for this channel and for sharing this post, James. I landed here by accident, but it's probably exactly what I needed at this moment.

Soberdelic James

2y↑2

Glad you made it, Norwegian Blue. Check out my playlists, there’s everything from silly to sublime.

Kat Littlewood

3y↑4

i adore this man as an actor, what a fabulous honest share <3

Kathleen Quilausing

2y↑1

I love listening to Tony. His energy and honesty with humor is my soul food. Thank you for posting this speaker meeting. It’s on of my favorites and always my meeting fill in when a meeting in person is not attainable. God bless

Travis T

4y↑5

Thank you for your service James. This share from Tony is very inspiring to a newcomer like myself having 41 days. This program has saved my life along with the fellowship and my God who never left me. Peace and Love to you all and God Bless!

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

Spoken like a man that's serious about his recovery Travis! Glad I can help. I stream live everyday at 11amEST AND 9pmEST if you're interested.
Sober James Live Stream playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4fufFjMk_prbKWBVuGoiRLayLO4d9D_l

KIM JOHNSON

3y↑2

I remember the first time I heard this. I could not shake that "feeling" that the voice sounded so freaking familiar. It gives me comfort & hope that even Sir Anthony is not immune. Thank you for posting this.

Education Central

3y↑1

How could you not immediately know? You must be slow.

Matt Kaz

3y↑4

He tells such a good story. He seems so nice.

Michael

3y↑8

I really miss the camaraderie of the rooms and this is a magnificent reminder of how inspiring they can be. 4 days in and can't wait to join a long-overdue Zoom meeting tonight after listening to this.

Austin Winters

4y↑22

This coming monday will be 2 weeks for me, that temptation still lingers but I have some good people that have my back, stay strong yall.

Living Legend

Heck ya man! Keep going strong! I just got 1 day and hungry for more

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Good for you Austin, "keep coming back!"

CaptPicard81

2y↑1

This is so wild, I've been going on an Anthony Hopkins binge lately, I've seen like 5 of his movies in the last few days. The universe is bringing more Anthony Hopkins in my life and I'm grateful!

Mathias Belli

3y↑2

Thanks for this video James. Listened to it several times. I'm not alcoholic but it helps and comforts me while dealing with depression.

Soberdelic James

2y↑1

Thanks Mathias

Darren K

4y↑4

Great upload, always interesting to hear of other people's journeys, always varied with the one common goal. 22months for me now and still a struggle but we're all in this together. Good luck to everyone and well done to Sober James for the support I can see he gives everyone here.

Soberdelic James

4y↑1

All in this together, well said Daz! Yeah, life's tough sometimes, it's great to hear you have 22 months !

Adam C.

2y↑2

He’s a great storyteller

G Yelruf

4y↑8

I drank 12 beers last night. I promised my kids we'll do something fun today and I'm trying to get my shit together to go. I never thought I was an alcoholic but I haven't had a sober weekend since 1997. The thought scares me! I've had family members die directly and indirectly from drink. Drink is a big social part of my life with family and friends...I have so much identity with it. Am I an alcoholic? I wish you all well..

Justin Bateman

Normal people can compare alcohol to broccoli 🥦 take it or leave it. If you can't leave it, there's a problem 🤷🏻‍♂️

CynthiaK88 NashvilleTN

3y↑4

Many times, people think they aren't an alcoholic because they think there is a specific profile & type of alcoholic. I am here to tell you there is not. I will share an old adage I once heard: "If you think you might have an alcohol problem, you probably do. If somebody ELSE thinks you have an alcohol problem, it's even more likely." Get sober. You will never regret it.

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Drink is a big part of modern culture, unfortunately George. This doesn't change the fact that we alcoholics are powerless over alcohol. Abstinence is the answer, keep coming back. I stream live videos everyday at 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Jami Loy

3y↑6

I love Anthony Hopkins. 💝 He's a sweetheart!

Ryan Purcell

2y↑1

7 years for me. I did try the cactus and that's what finally helped it end forever. This was amazing. He should really read those Castaneda books lol. He'd make a perfect Don Juan Matus if they ever adapted it.

Larry Ryan

3y↑2

Thanks for posting these videos, they are a big help. I slipped on Feb. 6th 2021, On day 2 for the umpteenth time. Watching these videos and reaching out to the AA community on Facebook, starting to be a big help. Thanks again.

Peter Olanna Bloomstrand

3y↑2

My name is Peter, I am an alcoholic.
Currently I feel I don't have any business stating that fact because I am on a half gallon of vodka a day habit and am fully getting towards the great wall of depression.

Lil' Nikki

2y↑1

His intelligence speaks what we may be feared of. I believe him.

Warren Bounds

3y↑2

26 days clean and sober. Its early days. Hope I can get over the bad habit that has affected my careers & relationships, choices made over the last 40 years.

Kathryn Stewart

4y↑59

So tough......especially now....this whole lockdown thing is just brutal.

Cammo

3y↑1

@Matt Tanner i understand the message of optimism, but realism is what's needed.

Matt Tanner

I hope you’re getting through it Kathryn :) we’re nearly through this

Soberdelic James

4y↑2

Kathryn you should join my community! Come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist.
I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: https://www.patreon.com/soberjames

Michele Arkwright

4y↑8

I loved that man, I had no idea. I am sober since 92, thank God. I am still here from life but I am here on borrowed time. Loved! Thank you for your honesty, great story. Simple One Day a time