fredmason Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks,Steve AA and other 12 step programs have saved many... one day at a time fred 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtimehermit Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Well done Steve, i too have about 8 years without the bottle and then four years later i dropped the somkes too. Metal detecting has been one force keeping me on the right path of digging deep and living life. I just joined this forum recently and seems like a good decision this is a great place. Thanks Steve ? look forward to reading your book. ht 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtimehermit Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 This is a good mini documentary on the topic of sobriety. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dick Stout Posted October 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2019 I have never met Steve but have heard nothing but great things. The responses to my Q&A and the comments here only reinforce that. You have a lot of friends Steve and they have a lot of respect for you. Thanks for all you do..... 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Dee Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 49 minutes ago, Dick Stout said: I have never met Steve but have heard nothing but great things. The responses to my Q&A and the comments here only reinforce that. You have a lot of friends Steve and they have a lot of respect for you. Thanks for all you do..... Hello Dick Great words about a great man. Good to see you in here and welcome aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northeast Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 12 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said: That was my official “coming out” statement. Wow! That would have been very hard. Well done. Best of luck with the book and hopefully it helps many others too ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldrat Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Appreciate your important story Steve , I started in hospitality ( clubs and country hotels ) in1958 and finished in 2013 . In that span of years I saw many of both genders ruin their health , wealth , future and last but most importantly their family units . Over the years it broke my heart to see all of the above happen before my eyes . As I aged I tried extremely hard to help many people and their families , but I learnt that they have to own up to their problem , admit it and voluntary seek help . Thanks for your story , you have bought back many work related memories . I have always admired your knowledge and extreme strength to drive this forum in the best direction , well I've just added a further admiration of you , thanks for your story . Cheers goldrat 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Herschbach Posted October 27, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thank you all for the kind words of support, it’s much appreciated. Though I do have to be careful. My ego is my number one enemy and humility my friend and protector. I am not an AA member per se, but they recommend anonymity for good reason. The downside of that however is it does contribute to the stigma side of things. It’s important that people know it’s not just that skid row bum but everyone in all walks of life that faces these issues. Business owners are just one of many classes at particular risk. I’m still on the Board of Directors of my old company. They look at me like some amazing old guy, one of the founders, successful business person and all that hoorah. My last visit up I gave a presentation to the entire company where I told them no, I’m just a high school kid who made good but not because I am perfect by any means. I told them my story and let them know people in need would always get our support, to not be afraid to come forward and ask for help. There were literally tears in some eyes... it was a very emotional thing. The dark, cold, and social isolation of Alaska means the rates of every bad thing in the book are sky high. I am a good speaker and good story teller so I want to leverage those strengths to best advantage. I can help people one on one but it’s all about finding ways to be of more influence than that, and a book plays right into it. The problem always is making it about me instead of the people I want to help, and therein lies the danger in being public about this sort of thing. All I can say is I have always been a risk taker and will walk that tightrope as best I can. I can’t imagine giving up the peace of mind I have attained for any reason, but addiction is a tricky thing and I’m not entirely normal, whatever the heck that means! That’s ok though, I have learned to embrace my weirdness and above all laugh at myself. If I start taking myself seriously I know I’m on the wrong path. Anyway, once again, thank you all. It really is massively off topic but hey, I think I’ll give it a pass this time. That’s enough from me on the subject though, the rest can wait for that book. It’s been in the works all year with the goal of getting published next year. I’ve denied myself any more new toys, vacations, you name it until that thing is done and in the bag. Going public with all this does help put a fire under my goal, so there is a method here at work where I am purposefully making the commitment publicly as one of my self motivation tricks. With that, my best to all of you in your own journeys, and if you do need some help, please seek it out. It is amazing how many people want to help if all you do is admit you need it and ask. That is indeed the key. It’s ok to be human. 16 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Wilson Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Well I gave up the smokes years ago (all sorts), but giving up my home brewed beer and whiskey may be a bit more difficult. I gave up smoking cold turkey. One day I just thought "that's enough" and stopped. No relapse, and no nicotine gum. Just stopped. I try to keep the booze in moderation, but may one day have to give it up completely. My Apprehension is that people I have met over the years that neither smoke nor drink can be as boring as bat droppings. Especially those that are reformed, and the ones that tempt me into committing strangulation are the ones that have turned to religion. Should I reluctantly decide to climb upon the wagon of boredom Steve I shall prevail upon you for some words of advice. Seriously. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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