For Attention of NSC regulars in 2004

On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER

Oct 9, 2003

7,094

Wolverhampton

• Oct 25, 2013

• #1

Many of you guys helped me immensely back then. I really don't think I would still be here without some of you.

http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?33078-I-am-an-alcoholic

So at last NINE years later I am able to come clean about everything and have published this. It is part of one chapter of a book work in progress.

http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/2013/10/25/i-met-the-sons-of-darkness-and-the-sons-of-light

Thanks... onwards and upwards

www.seagullnic.wordpress.com

 

Tricky Dicky

New member

Jul 27, 2004

13,558

Sunny Shoreham

• Oct 25, 2013

• #2

Was that 9 years ago ?? Holy sh*te.

I hope all is well with you. I will read with interest.

 

itszamora

Go Jazz Go

Sep 21, 2003

7,282

London

• Oct 25, 2013

• #3

So glad to hear that things have turned out better for you. I remember you posting about it all those years ago and it's fantastic you're in a better place now.

 

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marshy68

Well-known member

Jul 10, 2011

2,868

Brighton

• Oct 25, 2013

• #4

a very moving read.

 

On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER

Oct 9, 2003

7,094

Wolverhampton

• Oct 25, 2013

• Thread starter
• #5

Thank you for those comments, they mean a lot, as did the support from NSC members at the time. I remember one guy at the Sunderland away fixture that season stopping me (cos I had OTLW on the back of my Brighton shirt) to talk about it - thanks fella, I still remember you. Anyway thank you. The full story is here, and I promise I won't go on about it on NSC again:

http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/201...wake-up-and-strengthen-the-things-that-remain

 

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portslade seagull

Well-known member

Jul 19, 2003

17,606

portslade

• Oct 25, 2013

• #6

Well done OTLW for sticking with it

 

Uncle Spielberg

Well-known member

NSC Patron

Jul 6, 2003

42,813

Lancing

• Oct 25, 2013

• #7

otlw your post was the single most powerful thread I have ever read on NSC by far. You have got your life together, married and met an incredible Woman. You are an inspiration to anyone who was/is in the same place you were. So happy for you.

 

wehatepalace

Limbs

Apr 27, 2004

7,292

Pease Pottage

• Oct 25, 2013

• #8

On the Left Wing said:

http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/201...wake-up-and-strengthen-the-things-that-remain

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That must have taken a lot of guts to write that down and even more to publish, respect to you sir, respect.

I sincerely hope you have beaten your demons and have your life back.

 

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ozseagull

New member

Jun 27, 2013

772

• Oct 25, 2013

• #9

I wasn't here in 2004 but read the original thread and your chapter. A very moving story.

You are stronger than most to get through that. You deserve a lot of respect.

 

Northstander

Well-known member

Oct 13, 2003

14,028

• Oct 25, 2013

• #10

Good to hear you are ok nick!! I always remember the day we had at Wrexham (freezing me nuts off) and Donnie rovers in Albion shirts on fans united trips. Good luck mate and don't be a stranger

 

Uncle Spielberg

Well-known member

NSC Patron

Jul 6, 2003

42,813

Lancing

• Oct 25, 2013

• #11

A brutal assessment of his life by Nic. So strong to overcome this. To me, he is a bloody inspiration to anyone on the same path.

 

Hiney

Super Moderator

Helpful Moderator

Jul 5, 2003

19,396

Penrose, Cornwall

• Oct 25, 2013

• #12

Northstander said:

Good to hear you are ok nick!! I always remember the day we had at Wrexham (freezing me nuts off) and Donnie rovers in Albion shirts on fans united trips. Good luck mate and don't be a stranger

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Amen to that.

That was a GREAT day in the freezing cold, having a cup of coffee thrown over us by those nice Bristol City fans.

Great stuff Nic

 

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Greg Bobkin

Silver Seagull

May 22, 2012

14,844

• Oct 25, 2013

• #13

On the Left Wing said:

Thank you for those comments, they mean a lot, as did the support from NSC members at the time. I remember one guy at the Sunderland away fixture that season stopping me (cos I had OTLW on the back of my Brighton shirt) to talk about it - thanks fella, I still remember you. Anyway thank you. The full story is here, and I promise I won't go on about it on NSC again:

http://seagullnic.wordpress.com/201...wake-up-and-strengthen-the-things-that-remain

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Wow, that's pretty powerful stuff. Like some others I wasn't around here at the time of your original thread, but reading through it makes you realise the great support that the NSC community can offer.

A few things recently made me realise that what I thought was a tough time is nothing compared to some, and your story is another example of that.

From one journo to another, stay strong, and don't let them get you down.

Good luck with your ongoing battles.

 

Marshy

Well-known member

Jul 6, 2003

19,719

FRUIT OF THE BLOOM

• Oct 25, 2013

• #14

9 years ago ! Can't believe I was the first to respond to your thread. Top work and congrats on everything.

 

glasfryn

cleaning up cat sick

Nov 29, 2005

20,261

somewhere in Eastbourne

• Oct 25, 2013

• #15

Greg Bobkin said:

Wow, that's pretty powerful stuff. Like some others I wasn't around here at the time of your original thread, but reading through it makes you realise the great support that the NSC community can offer.

A few things recently made me realise that what I thought was a tough time is nothing compared to some, and your story is another example of that.

From one journo to another, stay strong, and don't let them get you down.

Good luck with your ongoing battles.

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I can only echo those sentiments
keep fighting
best of luck for the future

 

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Brovion

Well-known member

NSC Patron

Jul 6, 2003

19,363

• Oct 26, 2013

• #16

Hi Nic, I wondered what had happened to you! I know after the alcoholism you went through lots of other shit as well (marriage break-up, bankruptcy, etc) so if you are finally coming out the other end it's good to hear.

All the best to my fellow Boundstone Sixth Former!

 

Northstander

Well-known member

Oct 13, 2003

14,028

• Oct 26, 2013

• #17

Brovion said:

All the best to my fellow Boundstone Sixth Former!

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NOW THAT I dodnt know...from another Boundstoner

 

On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER

Oct 9, 2003

7,094

Wolverhampton

• Oct 26, 2013

• Thread starter
• #18

Northstander said:

NOW THAT I dodnt know...from another Boundstoner

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Benfield County Primary, Hove County GS for Boys and finally Boundstone Sixth Form!

Thanks once again guys... can't express how much those words and sentiments mean, and yes I am truly am through it all.

Very best wishes
Nic (OTLW)

 

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readingstockport

New member

Jul 7, 2003

3,487

Smelly whitley in Reading as well

• Oct 26, 2013

• #19

F me. 9 years, really? Good to know things are working out OTLW and all the best for the next 49.

 

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Muzzy

Well-known member

Jan 25, 2011

4,786

Lewes

• Oct 26, 2013

• #20

It feels a bit invasive to post on this thread but after reading your blog I would like to pass on my sentiments to what others have posted.
Well done on facing and indeed dealing with all your demons. Best of luck to you and your new life and family. I hope that you can enjoy life to the full from here on in.

Muzzy