The Story that Inspired
Cbdeeme
We started cbdeeme with a simple inspiration.
“Let’s help people feel better.”
Ultimately , we’re here to sell cbd products and products related to the cbd and cannabis industries. But the reason that we’re even in business is because of alcohol.
Two and a half years ago, our founder, Toby Streett, was in bad shape. He miraculously survived years of abusing alcohol while somehow managing to hold down successful careers in print, online and television. What had begun as social drinking in his 20’s and early 30’s had progressively evolved into a life where alcohol was needed to function. It became more than a crutch and was deeply ingrained as a necessary part of surviving daily life. Serious medical issues appeared and the warning signs of deep alcoholism were ignored until the choice was clear to either continue on the path of self-destruction and get ready for some cold earth or hit a detox center.
With the aid of two nurses – one on each side – Toby got the escort of his life down the hall to his room where he would be safely tapered off the addiction. The recovery center in the Northeast saved his life. Â
His right knee was experiencing pain and at a regular checkup with his doctor, he found that she too had similar pains around her knee joint. She went on to share that a friend of hers had recommended a cbd topical solution that was making a difference and making it fun for to go on daily runs again.
Here’s the Rub
Toby tried a cbd rub that felt like a miracle solution and he began to routinely apply it before tennis matches. That sold him on cbd. And after doing a ton of research on hemp and cannabis, he was sold on the benefits and became an advocate for its beneficial uses. And when possible, he enlightened friends and co-workers on the differences between cbd and thc, frequently dispelling the notions that cbd might work, but would “get you stoned.”
Sleepless Nights
During this cbd journey, our founder found himself battling not just some recurring muscle and joint pains, but daily alcohol abuse. So, in 2020, he quit, removing alcohol from his life. But living with the addiction for a long time had taken some tolls, and the process of detoxification was as brutal as any. After detox, the road to recovery came paved with countless nights of interrupted sleep. Thinking the numbers of sleepless night would soon taper off, he endured the growing number of days and nights living with sleep deprivation. Long walks, hiking and busy days didn’t make sleeping come any easier. The challenge was to get a few back-to-back nights of sleep and then he tried cbd gummies. It took several attempts experimenting with different brands and milligram levels, but once that comfort level was achieved, it was life-altering. Sob stories now live in the past, where they shall remain.
The Present
Today, the ongoing learning around hemp and cannabis continues and at cbdeeme, we value good health, peace and sanity. Ain’t no room for circus music on the cbdeeme team’s playlist.