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Jrazz (original poster member #31349) posted at 7:16 AM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Hear me out. He is kinda funny, but also bugs me a lot of the time. Not enough to actually enter my consciousness in full, but enough to register a snort when I hear his telltale accent drifting from a TV channel I arbitrarily switched to while waiting for something actually interesting to grab me.
My friend posted something he wrote about addiction, and I found it spellbinding. It also made me think about how grateful I am to have the community here at SI - for nobody truly understands where you are coming from unless they have been there themselves.
Just wanted to share, in case you or someone you love is dealing with addiction and you haven't personally experienced it. I haven't personally experienced it, but I feel a shade closer having read this.
http://www.spectator.co.uk/features/8857821/fixing-a-hole/
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
karmahappens ( member #35846) posted at 7:38 AM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
That was amazing.
Drugs and alcohol are not my problem — reality is my problem. Drugs and alcohol are my solution.
Very powerful, thank you for sharing.
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authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 11:15 AM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Wow. Thanks for sharing that. I did see something on yahoo with Russell Brand and addiction and I thought, 'Eh, not reading that' but you got me to read it by posting it here and I'm glad you did.
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 2:25 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
That was an excellent article. I completely agree with him, and though I had seen an interview or two where he briefly mentioned his addiction I wasn't aware of the scope of it until now.
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 2:46 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
I never would have read this article without your post. My eyes automatically start rolling whenever I see or hear him.
This is a powerful read. Thank you, Razzie.
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Jrazz (original poster member #31349) posted at 5:04 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
I never would have read this article without your post. My eyes automatically start rolling whenever I see or hear him.
That was me too. I have some close friends/family with addiction struggles and something just drew me to this.
Glad you all liked it.
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
HFSSC ( member #33338) posted at 10:48 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Jrazz
Thank you so much for sharing this. This is me. This is my story.
It's so simple. But it's not easy at all.
Me, 56
Him, 48 (JMSSC)
Married 26 years. Reconciled.
circe ( member #6687) posted at 11:39 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Actually I have always thought Russel Brand is a sharp and interesting person - but the only way I "know" him is through the interviews he gives about addiction, post-addiction recovery and the like. I've always liked his candor, and he's pretty articulate.
I don't know a single other thing about him except that he was in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I don't even know if he's actually an actor or singer or what. So I'm not eye rolley about at all. Reading y'all's hesitation to even read something he wrote is interesting - is he like some super annoying talk show host or something?
Everything I ever let go of has claw marks on it -- Infinite Jest
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 11:42 PM on Saturday, May 4th, 2013
circe, he's a comedian and in a bunch of movies I've never seen, so I don't have an eye-rolly reaction to him.
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
circe ( member #6687) posted at 1:36 AM on Sunday, May 5th, 2013
Ooh, a comedian, I guess that makes sense. He was pretty funny in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Everything I ever let go of has claw marks on it -- Infinite Jest
whensenough ( member #36700) posted at 8:32 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013
wow. eye opener.. has anyone seen him in get him to the greek. I use to think it was a funny movie about a nerd in over his head trying to manage a rock star, Russell Brand, but after going to rehab an going down this journey of addiction, recovery, relapse, recovery....with my WS I now understand the movie was about a addict, Russell, hitting rock bottom and becoming sober with tough love.
I wish I could empathize but I dont understand but he gave a really in depth description to help some of us loved ones understand even a little.
As the wife of an addict I so needed to read that article. I am also going to fwd it to WS. i think it may give him some encouragement in his journey toward long term sobriety
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SBB ( member #35229) posted at 10:22 AM on Monday, May 6th, 2013
Its an amazing documentary - if anyone is interested here it is in full.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKCwcP7A-RE
My father was a hopeless addict - X is a functioning addict ATM, heading down the path of hopeless unfortunately.
I saw it late last year. I found the documentary very confronting and yet comforting all at the same time. It is a health issue - a mental health issue. I could no more help my husband than I could help my father.
There's nothing I can do for either except protect myself and my girls.
I may have reached a point where I'd piss on him if he was on fire.... eventually!!
stupidstupidme ( member #11888) posted at 9:30 PM on Monday, May 6th, 2013
He's an actor. I think he's annoying as hell.
HOWEVER - I did read the article and I'm glad I did. I also printed it out to give to a certain someone, if she'll read it.
Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength
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