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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you for such a beautiful share, Shane. Here’s to letting the small, quiet voice save us.

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

Here here! The small voice grabs a megaphone and takes over. Thank you, Dana, for letting me share my story 💚

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Liz Mackie's avatar

Even though we knew/know we were hurting our bodies/liver...we still wouldnt listen until one day that voice is really heard....Ty for your story.

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

You're so welcome, Liz. It's like the small voice whispers to the liver, "Just hang on, he's going to get it...he's going to listen."

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Liz Mackie's avatar

That's so true, the concience of what we're doing gets to us eventually as does the voice..we stop !

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Aimee B's avatar

Congratulations Shane, I thanks for sharing your story. I remember when I joined TLC I was in awe (still am) for those who had time stacked up and really wanting this myself, you were one of them. This story is so inspiring.

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Aimee. It's so great to walk this journey with you. I appreciate your friendship and am proud of your sobriety as well 🙏🏼

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Adam PT's avatar

Respect, Shane. 👊

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Adam. I don't take that lightly 🙏🏼

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Rachel Mack Martin's avatar

Great story! 5 years earlier, he told you that you would die and you still kept drinking. It’s truly amazing that we stay sick AND truly amazing that we recover 👏👏👏

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

So true, Rachel. The part of me that wanted to stop existing, stop feeling - the part I thought was right, met the part that wanted to live. The part that loved my kids and loved living, it finally won. Thanks for your comment 😊

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Barbara Ruth Robbins's avatar

Remarkable. TY so much.

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

You're welcome, Barbara. Thank you for reading 🙏🏼

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Sydney Allen's avatar

This is such a powerful reminder that no matter how quiet that voice can get, we will always be able to hear it if we allow ourselves to listen.

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Shane Willbanks's avatar

Amen to that, Sydney. Getting quiet enough to listen has been key for me in my sobriety. Thanks for sharing that 🙏🏼

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