Uncle Mullet
I can't thank you enough Scott Hardy for such a wonderful nudge to start doing this. I haven't felt this inspired in years! Wonderful! Thank you!
Not fixed.
Unbroken.
It's okay. We live to ride another day!
“Live to ride another day”
February 22, 2017
Dear Scott (AKA Uncle Mullet),
My name is Carl and I started watching your videos a few months ago. Each one has been a treasure and a joy! You never fail to put a smile on my face or a tear in my eye! Your compassion and zeal for life is inspiriting (and inspiring)!
"I really want to open up here... emotionally" ;) - At 42 years old on August 22, 2014, I found myself that evening at my computer once again, and I desperately wanted to stop drinking. I drank daily and I tried for years to stop and at one point I stopped for five whole days! But, that August evening I was drunk yet again and I strongly considered taking my own life. I felt broken and defective. As a father of four, a husband with a loving wife, good career, money, etc, I had everything to live for, but I had become trapped in a bottle for a long time and was feeling guilty and ashamed of what I had become. I wanted out any way I could, but couldn't seem to ask for help.
I broke down that night. I cried hard and followed that up with a “foxhole prayer”. Afterwards I was able to ask for help on a web forum and I found other people who had found a way out. I typed, read, listened, I followed their advice, and have been free from alcohol since August 23, 2014. Which brings me to you...
How does Uncle Mullet fit into this you ask? Well, I wanted to share the story above because in getting sober I have discovered a few things: I have a desire to give back, to be kind, to be loving, feel connected with others, and to be open with my own heart... "to smile, smile publicly, to smile without fear" ("Show Me a Sign" post reference) - You are a shining example of all those things and when I grow up I want to be more like you ;) After I sobered up I saw that I had not only lost my spirit, but I also feel that I lost myself along the way. As I look to redefine my character (and grow up) and look for my purpose, I can't help but to think of you and what a fine example you are. Thank you so much for being you.
Please feel free to share this with your viewers and if you could help to encourage a few paths to freedom for someone/anyone struggling with alcoholism/addiction:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255
Alcoholics Anonymous (Local Search): http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa
Reddit.com / StopDrinking: https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/
P.S. I just saw your video on the website and the wooden nickels (What a wonderful idea!) and I can't wait to order mine! Again, thank you so much for what you are doing and if you are ever in Southern California and need anything at all... please feel free to contact me…
