my very sobering blog
some people look to God for inspiration. i look to one of God's gifts for inspiration. i watched a documentary on Dave Munstaine of Megadeth the other day. i was riveted by his story.i had the pleasure to meet him in the '80's when my sister worked as his band's press manager at Capitol Records. my sister said he was equally impressed with me. a high compliment for sure.
This man struggles with monumental drug and alcohol addiction but has kicked it and is a responsible family man with a wife and 2 successful children. he has overcome throat cancer and is currently in remission.
This man as been to rehab 15 times and thanks be to God that he is clean, sober and a living icon.
i appreciate his struggles and respect his tenacity and strength. his health achievements soar even higher than his musical genius.
i have struggled with addiction for probably 20 years. i've been to rehab once, after ODing on pills and whiskey. spent 48 hours under suicide watch, a very unpleasant experience.
last night, while i went out for smokes, i entertained the idea of picking up a 15 pack of beer that i can finish in a day, but while i was driving to the gas station, i could see Dave's face. i thought about what he had been through and where he is now, and i drove straight home.
i've been clean a week. i know it's not much but i have pictures of Dave to remind me of how i can be. if i have the will. Dave helps me. no, he's not God but i think God has finally reached me, through Dave.
this blog isn't about attention seeking. it's a sliver of a reality some of us live and i'm talking about it.
here's one of my favorite songs
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I know there is another reason we met and crossed paths-you are beyond talented in many forms and
the truth binds up lies.
I am so happy for your moment to claim alone.
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Good on ya to have the juice sharing such, total respect,
I think you can do it
Stay strong!
I can snarl too, but it kinda comes across as that from an accountant.
LOL!
Well done you.
No matter what the situation is, remind yourself “’I have a choice." One day when you reach the top of your mountain you can look back and say the climb was worth it for the view of my new life.
...I once had a roommate who drank 14-17 tall cans a day.. starting at 2pm.{ earlier on weekends
... Eventually he killed sum one...after almost killing me.
..I am a most UN usual drinker. I am happy as a clam at high tide after one can/ bottle. In fact, my current margarita from yesterday [ 24oz.
Is still in the fridge...with 10oz. For later on...
I have always had difficulty Understanding the alcoholic...as my first Army hangover convinced me in 1975 that no better thing is in the worx beyond drink number 2..) just le$$ & less of reason / health & such. One day In 1976 eYe was a passenger in a car piloted by a drunk...in Junction city KS. A cop pulled us over...and in a Hollywood type move..
The cop looks at me & says; " you should be driving & your friend needs sum help." .. perhaps the coolest cop ever..)+ he already discerned we were from Ft. Riley and thus didn't want to interface with military police & their b s...
Congrats on sobriety.