EP 352: Horseman’s Recovery Story
Host: Drifter
Guest: Horseman
Horseman is from the rural countryside located in the rainbow nation, South Africa. He has been married to the same beautiful girl, that still loves him, after more than forty four years. They have three grown up children, four grandchildren, a Labrador dog and a few chickens that scratch in the back yard.
He lost most of his hearing when he was five years old due to a freak accident at home. He experienced bullying and ridiculing as a young child because he attended a public school. His father encouraged him, due to these circumstances, to learn the martial art of karate, that resulted in him he being qualified as a young, teenage instructor, teaching others to fight. He can fortunately hear much better now, due to wireless technology for profound deafness.
Another hobby that shaped him as a young person was when he learned to ride horses. His IAS pseudonym is therefore based on his love and strong relationship with these special animals. He actually wanted to be an expert with animals like horses, but ended up as a specialist with digital machines. He was part of a musical family that helped him to become a proficient classic and blues guitar player - obviously he often turns the volume up, far too loud!
He started having drinking issues during his professional career as an international ICT Consultant. The corporate life, job pressure, travel, etc. caused him to gradually slip down the alcohol pitcher plant, while acting as a fully functional expert across the world. In spite of this he managed to protect his marriage but in the end he decided to quit his ICT career ambitions for the sake of his family.
Horseman is known for this motto: Love never fails 🌾
His life and recovery is based on Christian teachings - scriptures like 1 Corinthians 13:8 fascinated him. Horseman learned long ago that love is that one, most profound thing that can conquer any obstacle. So, although he admits that he made many mistakes he always practiced this motto to the best of his ability - both in his work and his personal life.
Finally, he is currently doing part time studying, in order to become a certified counselor / therapist. He is still an active member on the I Am Sober (IAS) App, paying back for everything he learned in that arena since 7th of April, 2020, when he joined. He has learned that the only person he can change, is himself.
"I just don't need this in my life anymore
and I want to try something new...."
-Thank you Drifter.
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