Former addict whose baby died can barely speak when Secret Santa gives him a life-changing gift 

Yeah! Wow! Them words hit me too.. Very powerful speach.. Good on him for making that change & having the courage to follow through!! Just good on him . Any addict who gets clean deserves a little extra love.. good on them..

God bless x

I agree. My worst day now is way better than my "best day" getting high. I was slowly dieing not living at all. Today I'm truly blessed and living ❣️

Powerful and true 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@@HollySmith-we2bf wonderful message , thank you , and Merry Christmas, Holly. 🎄 please pray for my daughter , 🙏 she's probably an alcoholic , and doesn't want to even text me anymore , I raised her to be a Christian but, she's very opposed to all that now. She needs God, and HIS Sons forgiveness , so much , it hurts me so much to realize the situation she's in.... her whole life and relationships will be ruined, if she doesn't get saved and can turn around from her own destructive behavior. 🙏

Indeed. Our World is changing, for the better.

I loved that too

Even though he already told his whole story?

@@jaksiege9753 Hi :-) The part at the beginning where the reporter told us Brennan's story, was most likely filmed *after* the reporter had already spoke with Brennan and had gotten "the okay" (Brennan's permission) to go ahead and tell us. During editing, they put the "whole story" at the beginning as an "introduction" so that we would know what the circumstances were and what we were about to see happen. Merry Christmas, btw. 😃

Jak Siege do you honestly think if the young man wasn’t comfortable sharing his story, they would have told his story at the beginning??!! Of course not!! This wasn’t live guys! If he wasn’t comfortable sharing his drug addiction, then they wouldn’t have put that at the beginning of the video. But since he told his story when they met up with him, then that’s when they were like, “Okay, we can tell his story at the beginning when we edit the video because obviously he is okay with it.” Idk how any of you people on here have anything negative to say about the job they did!! Sad!!

Matt Groters can you imagine being able to do something like this for someone?

@@oldline90 I would love to. if I had money I would be broke so quickly from giving it away. which is why I stay broke now.

@@oldline90 You can do a lot. Homeless shelters need volunteers, it only takes time. Food kitchens need help, churches and communities need help. You can give your mail man a water bottle, little things help too. There's so much people can do! It takes all of us, not only the financially well off

The nice thing about this program is that it inspires other people to help people who need it.

@@oldline90 You don't need to do anything this big. Next time you are standing in line to get a coffee (or whatever), offer to pay for whatever the person in front of you orders. If you are in line at a supermarket and someone takes something off their bill because they can't afford it, offer to pay for it for them. The next time you buy a bottle of water when you are out and about, buy two and give one to a homeless person.

Lmaoo he lives by himself with a child claiming he doesn’t drink an is sober all the time an there’s a half empty bottle of UV BLUE vodka on the fridge ... he’s probably a bum son of someone that works for east Idaho news

@@MegaSk8bros He literally said he is staying with his parents if you bothered to watch the video. Why hate on someone like this? Bringing negativity into the world will only come back to bite ya in the ass.

@@MegaSk8bros I love how you were able to evaluate the empty bottle on the shelf. But we’re unable to come to the conclusion that he doesn’t live on his own, and just because he’s sober doesn’t mean his parents are too. It didn’t even have to take seeing his stepfather in the garage in the beginning of the video, or him stating that he lives with his parents. But they gifted him a car because his was old and broke down, yet there were 2 other more modern cars in the driveway that he clearly didn’t own. It’s so obvious you just wanted to talk shit. You thought you were smart for spotting that, but you look dumb for all those other reasons. I wonder how sober you are 🤣🤣🤣

@@jerrysantangelo5188 not sober at all lol weed an whiskey

Who cares tho if u have money an are stable .. this guy almost ruined his life for nothin good guy tho I bet 👌🏼

We dont bounce back up we crawl back up against all the forces trying to keep us down.

@@abelovedsonofGodinwhomHeis35-6 Amen

A normal Christian and that’s the truth! Towards the end, I felt like I was in a tornado, and I knew there was a door, I just couldn’t find it. Check out a poem, “addict in a hole” if you’ve never read it.

Beautiful 💖🇮🇪

Such an inspirational sentence.

Yes! Absolutely! I'm a former pill addict and been through the ringer! & I'm still smiling! I SURVIVED DRUGS AND ALCOHOL!!!! that's a major part of my life. I'm the kindest, most honest, caring person still so even though drugs took some of my personality away as far as how I used to remember fun jokes and tell good stories, it didn't break me! I'm still a great human being with lots of personality! Bless our Lord and savior, He answered my prayers. Hopefully now I can get a better job and get a place of my own, I feel so lost in life. Any helpful comments welcome, I need guidance.

@Angel Bulldog happy birthday!! Great way to start the new year.

Emily Grace Sirett roses grow best in shit, my friend. 🌹

Addictions are a world problem, no control do they have. Lie, steal, cheat many do. Choices all make in what they give and what they take. Kudos to those that recover, strong Spirits prevail...

Hello Sweetheart I’ve been clean 6 months I’ve heard after the first year it gets easier I hope that’s true

those of us that are recovering know that being open is the greatest way to hold ourselves accountable and make sure we dont slip. I celebrate a decade in april, and I'll tell anyone that wants to know about it. Who knows, maybe I can help someone facing the same struggles I faced that led to my addiction

@@lawlmatty712 I can sense you have a powerful story and I'm actually curious to see if you would share your journey with me, if you don't mind, that is.

@@meluk6991 I don't mind at all, the short version of what happened that lead me to chase synthetic feelings in drugs was that I grew up in a broken home feeling like nobody wanted me. Fast forward 14 years or so, and I started to party basically any chance I got because it just felt good at the time. That ended up escalating from just drinking to abusing drugs (My preference was Methamphetamine). I used regularly for about 2 years and was shooting up for the last 3-4 months of it. I was learning to DJ at the time so I'm sure many people could at least appreciate the appeal of a drug that makes you hyper focused and wide awake for days on end. Towards the end of my use, I had honestly already "wanted" to get clean, but my addiction was really powerful, to the point I passed amazing opportunities to make a better life for myself and always gave some stupid BS excuse as to why I had to refuse. UNTIL! I had noticed I'd been getting way more comments on how skinny I was than I'd ever normally gotten. (I've always been a skinny guy 145-150 since freshman year of HS) That kinda planted the seed that lead me to stand on a scale and realize I had dropped to a whopping 102 fully clothed. It was a wake up call for me like no other. A friend of mine that was in the Air Force at the time bought me a train ticket to come out to Minot ND from Chicago, and I wish I could say I've never once looked back or thought about using again, but I can say I havent for the past 4 or 5 years. After getting away from the people places and things that kept me using tho, I was able to get a job, saved up some money, started a relationship with my now wife and mother to 2 out of 3 of my beautiful daughters. All in all, I would never go back and change the fact that I used, it's help me be the person I am today. Twice just this year 2 different co-workers decided to literally start smoking meth right in front of me, all I could think about was calling my wife and hearing her voice. This path we addicts choose to take of sobriety is honestly an extremely bumpy road, but with the right motivation, the right stimulus, its a path we can succeed on!

and when I say regularly for 2 years, I mean I would be high 5/7 days of the week, some weeks it was 7/7 days

@@lawlmatty712 Hey man, I truly appreciate you sharing your journey to overcome addiction. I can just picture you being high and DJing and such... and then taking that trip from Chitown to Minot, ND... bro, was that a culture shock or what? I actually we to Nebraska for college and thought "what have I done!" But I'm happy to hear you are well and setteled, lovely family and all. In case you're wondering, what triggered my interest was your opening line from your previous comment... "those of us that are recovering know that being open is the greatest way to hold ourselves accountable and make sure we don't slip." For some reason that hooked me. Happy Holidays to you and your family and thanks again for sharing your story with me. And I still would've read the long version if you posted it 👌.

Yeah!. That's cool isn't it!

Amen

No

He died of an overdose in 2021.

​@@redshift912why would you ever reply with the word "no"

Well done. All the best from Canada.

Congratulations with love from England 🇬🇧

Congrats from England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Well done sir you truly are blessed!

17 years here. Life has never been better.

Losing my son was probably the biggest reason I started using. I wasn't suicidal, but I just didn't care anymore. But having my daughter saved my life.

Same. My daughter is my inspiration to stay sober. Without her, I know I'd drink myself to death. This guy is stronger than he knows.

💯❤

@Coweenuh M, you too are a miracle, read your own words 🙂🤗👏🙏❤️

i would have drank myself to death if i would have lost one of my children. it is a miracle he didnt relapse

Mopar Casey he gave the one girl a Subaru

He must be owner of Hyundai group to give away so many cars.

And Subaru

🤭🤭👍

Ha! You made a funny! That is pretty coincidental though, is it not? Every car so far has been a Hyanda! Hmmm.

@Adolf Hitler one big hug sent your way

Big Huggs sent to him and his little boy for Xmas xoxo What an awesome gift from his secret Santa

I totally agree! I have sent this to my son who is having a very bad time too!

No addict wants to stay on drugs! Some are just in a deeper darkness

Yup

@elenita jay you know, he’s been sober for two years. He has a long term plan for his life with his son. Why wouldn’t he be proud of him?

@@Vincenza8907 haters i sweaar

@@Am0ha it must be nice for people to have never had to struggle for anything. Granted, I think addicts bring it on themselves. It is their free will to start using, but it also their free will to get straight. And notice it is him alone taking care of their son. So that tells me, mom is out there usin

@elenita jay you're actually heartless. and spiteful apparently.

@elenita jay freak, he’s been rewarded for being sober how are you so dumb you can’t see that? 😂 you must be 10 years old

God bless him!

That's a man, right there. Not perfect, but committed to being a dad and doing his best

I love inspirational videos!!!!!! There are still good people out there

AMEN

He us mot a single father. He is living with his parents not to say he doesn't help them if older but he's not doing it alone. There is nothing wrong with this either because not 1 person in this world has ever done anything alone.

Blessings to you and all

Good job! I haven’t experienced what you have, but I can only imagine how hard it was to get clean! Stay blessed, and I hope you live a great life!

@@NEbeliever ty :)

I'm crying with you; God bless.

bby m oh i know! My in laws have addiction problems! I know many people with addiction issues. My friend was very lucky she didnt stick with it!

Brianna the gift of a child changes us all, long may your friend stay clean

I was addicted to meth when I found out I was pregnant with my son, without my son I would have never gotten clean. I had never even had a job. God gives us children when we need them the most I feel like , my son saved my life

Im so happy for your friend i wish the best for you guys

Bri Bearden well im so proud of you! Dont let anyone ever take that away from you!!

Wise words. Thank you for saying that...we all need a reminder and a reality check.

@Greek HanZol That is a great accomplishmemt, absolutely stellar! Good for you! 🤗

I'm so happy for you 😊 and glad you said that. My son wasn't able to do it and overdosed at 22 yrs old. It's been 9 years and I will never be the same. PTSD doesn't go away, and they're levels. I hope this íncredibly brave man doesn't read any of the comments either. Usually, I don't watch these kinds of videos myself because you see how mean people can be. You can ímagine my hurt if there were ignorant people who don't realize addiction is an illness, usually born out of trauma. It's a very hard thing to do and relapses are almost part of the recovery and NOT a failure. Support is absolutely necessary, and LOTS of it. You know all this. Thanks for letting me vent 🙂.

@@Sunnyflower67 im so sorry.

pigGRAYs hombakd very true.. Well said

Amen Judy

He passed away :(

Where did you see he passed away?

He’s a single dad

She probably isn’t around

I don’t think she’s in the picture

Clearly she isn’t around y’all. It’s implied she did not get clean, though it seems at one point they were trying to get clean together. Losing her baby must’ve hurt her recovery big time.

That was my thought as well. Poor lass, that had to be soul crushing.

Definitely

Keep coming back. You're worth it!

@@psychshell4644 ironic name but thats all it is hopefully. Peace sister.

Get it girl!

3 years sober 💪🏽

People who thumbs down these videos , are just plain Jelly .

I don't understand it either 🤦‍♀️💔❤

I think it's a bot

Haters hate... it’s what they do because they can’t open their heart. They can’t see past their own noses...

People have the right to think and like/unlike videos as they please so stfu and move on.

@Margaret GustYou just compared poeple who do drugs, to people who murder dozens of people with an assault rifle. And you call MY comment stupid ? Lol I was about to roast you, but you did that by yourself with your comment on mine.

And who is probably very deeply in pain and hurt emotionally. Most of them.

Rehab!

It's because there's fake homeless people that's why some people don't give out, I always give when I can but in my neighborhood there's this "homeless" that hops on a nice mercedez at the end of the day.

Exactly! Can happen to anyone! Hate the disease not the addict!

@Gray_ Foxx what does that mean?

Great comment!

@Digitalbumpin wrong

Absolutely! Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only the light can do that! Those children are the light that drove out that darkness in his life!

I agree "all things are possible through Jesus Christ." 😊❤

@Andrea Y AMEN!

He deserved a better title to the video. Whoever titled the vid is extremely inconsiderate imo.

@@moretrash4you yeah....you know why they did though. It got the views.

@Digitalbumpin Because he tried and didn't give up..... He didn't ask for it, He didn't expect it... Its like repentance and salvation... why do you or I deserve it over it just being available to the someone who was sinless and died for us who are chosen to receive it?

it will be okay!

Lisa downs keep going lisa, pray I'll keep yours in my prayers. God bless

@@mariemiller8740 bless you marie

Don’t give up on them. Where there is life there is hope.

I can sense a bit of despair (I think) in your comment but trust me, keep hope alive. Happy Holidays, Lisa.

I'm sure that has something to do with why they sleep in the same bed :(

I still pause looking at my daughter to make sure she's breathing in her sleep. I wonder if that feeling of the first year ever goes away.

@@DiscoFang Nope. :) When they're teenagers you'll still be checking.

Having found more than one person not breathing I can tell you its something you hold with you forever

I know what it's like as I have lost a Son at the age of two, his Father at the same time, I almost died and was pregnant. I have PTSD from the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Waking up not having your family is very traumatic. December 24, 2004 changed my life forever.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

GetReady4LiftOff I think he always was a good daddy the fact is when the person uses or drinks to much this can effect a person physically mentally and spiritually.

I am beyond happy for you, Sam! You are so strong and so deserving of this beautiful change in your life. I hope your Christmas was lovely and a very happy new year to you and all your family and friends!

Keep going 💜

You got this!

Wishing you the very best Sam! I hope you have a great 2022!

Great job man! Youre killin it!

YOU ROCK!!🎉🎉

Congrats hun!

Super proud of you. If you wasnt it would have affected your child for life. Keep taking your child to local libraries and parks, sunday school class where they do little plays on stage

Good job dear

Wonderful♥️ keep it up, rooting for you!

I'm very happy for him ☺ 😊 💕

@MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN Jesus has nothing to do with any of this, crazy lady.

MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN haha jeez buddy

@MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN lol I'm not for hate but homie, drop the bible because that's not the book you need.

@@TheWhyChange come on dude, no need for hate. Sometimes religion is the reason for a better life. It's all about what you use to get out.

Yeah man. There’s certain things that really break someone. He’s a warrior. He will keep moving forward, but you can tell it has taken a huge toll on the guy. I hope things get better for him. Seems to be a decent person

The sad part for me its hard for him to accept when he keeps recieving loses.. everyone goes through stuff but dayum man i wish i could do more for people.. honestly and this is coming from an youngster from a horrible past..

@@Christiangonzaless998 that’s why I wish I had the kind of money people like mr beast has. Not because I want to live a super luxurious lifestyle, but because I would be able to help so many people to change their lives… there’s a youtuber like that I think his name is BI Pakhathi. A great guy. Always spreading love to those who really need

You guys are awesome!! I feel the exact same way about all of it!! I've been thru hell and I'm clean.. its a hard road to come back from..I could not handle trauma I've been thru..I believe if we face what's underlying we have a chance to make it.. the numbing is so easy..I pray everyone of us realize how to stay clean..I wish I had money to bless people.. to help change lives

@@rebeccafieldsofdreams8428 glad to know you’re overcoming your hardships. Stay strong. You are a warrior. Thanks for sharing your story with us. I wish you the best. GOD bless you

@Paul Steinwall Found one who's jealous of the love being showed, over here. You okay Paul?

This comment is so true. ☝🏻👏♥️

EXACTLY!!! I have an Eating Disorder!! Since 15 and I’m 60!!

jj m AMEN to that!!!

@@Nan-59 nan I hope you feel better soon that can be a really hard disease to battle!😢💔🙏 I wish you nothing but the best

So so true

It's horrible. My brother was five and he passed away in 2008 it was an accidental drowning. Something called secondary drowning. He had the tiniest bit of water in his lungs and it's like he fell asleep but I had to watch my dad and mom take turns giving him CPR till the ambulance got there. He threw up his blue Kool aid and the sounds were horrible. It's forever ingrained in my mind.

@@kynlienunez9127 that's so traumatizing. I can't imagine. Hugs to you and all the best in the new year ❤️

I have a 4 year old daughter and that thought pops in my head alot .. cant imagine anything ever happening.

I have a 7 year old daughter 5 year old boy 4 year old boy and 14 month old daughter. my youngest busted a hole in her lung when she took her first breath and cried out. we thought for 5 days that she wasn't gonna make it. it seemed to only be getting worse. I only got to hold her the first hour before she was taken from me when they noticed she was trying to hard to breathe. I was a complete wreck. had I lost her I would have lost myself. I cannot fathom losing your child. that has to be the most heart wrenching pain. you expect to bury parents but you never expect to have to bury your own child.

In 2 1/2 years time, I lost 2 of my daughters. They were 30 and 35. I found one of them, in her apartment deceased after I had someone break the door down. That image is engrained in my mind. The other died near the end of January of this year. My heart is permanently broken and I will NEVER be the same. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't cry numerous times. The mourning period is infinite when you lose a child, no matter what age they are when they pass. I hope that this dad is doing better and things are looking up for the family. 😪😪😪💔💔💔

@@kathieschlosnagle8410 stay strong, unfortunately youre right. You’ll never be the same. It’ll all just become a new normal. Im deeply sorry for your loss. Please please stay strong, reach out to anybody close when you need to talk. You can even reach out to me.

@@hectortorres229 Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, I have no one to reach out to. Everyone treats me like I have a disease they could catch.....as if being nice to me may jeopardize their own children. People that used to be my friends ignore me like the plague.

Well done & congrats

Woot!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!

Bless you! Keep it going. May God Keep you and continue to Bless you and Congrats!! 🥰

So happy for you! You just keep going and you will get to the happiest place in your life😘

So proud of you! It's a rough journey but we got it

Negative, those are meth nap eyes 👀 he’s on the jib again I live right down the road from his parents.

@@DevinRyan How do you know hes doing that again?

He passed away

Congratulations on your recovery. Stay strong! God bless you! 😇♥️🎄⭐♥️👍♥️🙏

Congratulations on your upcoming 4 years. I'll be celebrating 20 years in February. Stay strong and know that you never have to live that old life.

Cat Savior congratulations to you!

@@zombieholic thank you very much

@@ginaevans3058 thank you very much

You are amazing and strong.

Good for you! Isn't amazing? We can accomplish the impossible with God's help.

I have my own traumas and have heard a lot in therapy groups. It's true that it's hard to face the demons, but it's so worth it.

Who cares

cool story sis

He chose it… his second chance

He wasnt given anything, he had to earn it

He passed away

@@chickinpoofy is that so? How did you hear and how did he die?

I'm so sick and tired of reading these types of comments, that grown men arent supposed to cry. Is it considered a sin or what?

Amen 🙏💖 And real men cry, and pray, and wear pink 💗👍

Jonathan Vester I’m just speaking on my behalf no one else!

Michael Gabriel You’re an amazing person....so many men can’t even almost let themselves feel that way let alone leave it as a comment...I hope you find or already have found the love of your life and have an amazingly wonderful life sir ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

KC Court WOW thank you so much wow I’m speechless that someone as special and amazing as yourself would leave such a Comment, thank you and I wish you and everyone a beautiful life ahead! Merry Christmas!!

🙌🙏❤

Todd Parker : Thats awesome & amazing. Congrats to you also !!!🎈

So happy for you. That's sooo wonderful. This story is so heartwarming it makes you want to say Carry on brother because your testimonials help people you don't even know or will ever hear from them. Keep on keeping on, So happy for you and Brennan.

Congratulations Mr Parker. Many BLESSINGS For You and Your Family. You are a Role Model for Many♥️♥️♥️

Todd Parker CONGRATS!!! :)

Todd Parker Congratulations and Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

Yes, when my husband worked with men in a recovery program, he always said that humility was critical to success. Many guys would think, "I got this." Those who thought they could do it on their own would almost always fail. Those who surrendered to Jesus and took steps to turn and live a life of obedience to him were so transformed that you would never know they had once been addicts.

God bless you Susan, I cannot even comprehend the struggle of losing one of my kids, stay strong in your faith.

@@tommyrsrracer ty so much means a lot. I'm alone nice to know there are kind caring people even in trying times. Bless you and your family. Stay safe and Happy New Year 💖

I tell you a story. Most of my life i felt that when you die, you just die. And that you just cease to exist. There is no pain or missing or anything. When you think about it, it is hard for our brains to imagine they stop working. But several years ago i had a stroke. Not just a stroke but one of those strokes where you go to sleep and die. Happens everyday. But i woke up.My left side was frozen. Every inch of my left side was froze and swelled up and on fire. And my right hand was swelled up. Slobber all over me and the pain was too hard to explain. I was alone and had fallen asleep on the couch with my right side to the inside of the couch. I used my right arm to push me face first into the floor. Anyway i was misdiagnosed. Later on the find i had this stroke that nobody lives from and 2 different specialists missed it. Why ? Because nobody lives from it. The one day the doctor says to me ( while we are arguing ) that i should be greatful to be alive. I said i was but my left side has limited motion and he says to me that my brain is dead for that movement and they cannot figure out how i move at all. So i'm like i am supposed to be dead ? He said not supposed to be but we have all spoken and we have no idea how the hole in your head , where it is , makes any of this possible. He looks at me and says the grace of god. Then said if you believe in that sort of thing. I laughed and just thought, man i am one tough sob. Then about 3 months ago i was thinking about something. When i sleep, i notice everything. A person standing there. A bug on me or mosquito or a spider. Even a cramp or if i'm laying funny. And i dream almost every night and i remember lots of those. But this night when i'm sleeping , i had my arm and leg and head explode. My eyes in torture and hands swelled up so big they could not close. My organs were in so much pain and it felt like i had 100 vices squeezing my body. I am a big old tough guy but that is pretty extreme. But i never woke up. All of that was going on and i never woke up. Everybody who had this stroke dies and i woke up. How ? Or why didn't i wake up from all that furious pain? Then i thought god maybe did wake me up just to torture me. I did not go to the doctors after that stroke. Rehabbed myself. Saw the first doctor 5 months later. The stroke cause high blood pressure that i did not have before it. So far i am still here. Your son may have died. And I lost my grandmother and 2 uncles in the last 3 months. I am here to tell you that he is fine. You miss him and i still miss my best friend who was killed by a drunk driver 31 years ago last month. You will always miss him but he is out there. He is out there because there is no way i just opened my eyes to that kind of pain. You can talk to him and he can't answer. But he is there. Whatever god is ,tapped me on the shoulder after i died, i do believe. You take care of yourself and be safe.

@@edsmith6785 hi Ed ty so much for your story. I don't try to understand why things happen. You are and have to be a very strong person. I hope and pray you get better everyday day. I feel what you think in life that makes you weak. It doesn't if you learn from it makes you stronger.

Thinking of you and the precious presence of your son.. wishing you comfort and happiness.. please know that he’s ok and with you, loves you always☺️ take good care

@@Angelwings-qz5ki what do you mean sweetheart

@@Angelwings-qz5ki lol.

@Jacob Flores I am glad that hear that Jacob. I hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year as well!

@@Angelwings-qz5ki We all make mistakes my friend. It doesn't matter. What matters most, is how we treat others. And I truly feel in my heart that second chances are deserved. I've seen many folks who have turned their lives around. I hope that you have a great Christmas with the ones you love most.

Im sorry.. I really wish the best for you.

You hang in there sweetheart, maybe look for some literature for your dad to read about the proper way to wean off the alcohol. He actually shouldn't try to stop by himself, medication is necessary to assist with withdrawal symptoms. Sending Prayers to you and your family, Stay Strong and 🙏💚

Jakob Sailor have you checked out Al ATeen. Some solid support in those networks.

My dad left me when I was like 7-8 I saw him not long ago for the first time in 8 years I'm 16 now I've had to realize that addiction changes a person and their values and they need to want to be sober or it'll never happen I'm not saying give up on your dad but take what he says with a grain of salt and you gotta move on its tuff dude I get it I've cried so much over it but life isn't fair and that's j how it is gotta keep going no matter what

Jakob Sailor Jakob, two of my kids had parents in addiction. It’s been a rough road for them. As their adoptive parent, I could not love them more. They have issues they deal with. Life is a roller coaster, but it has much to offer. Bless u.

How is he doing now?

Jess he died from his addiction

Damn that’s sad! Poor guy, well done to him saving that baby!

Fra Bar that’s tragic

That's amazing spirit.

I hope you’re doing good too. Hang in there.

@74 CYCLES it was either that or depersonalization whatever it was I was on the ground in a panic attack almost every night

Service dog just might go a long way for any one with PTSD . Their families might check it out for them ???? Check out all the laws for service animals .

Get a gun. Learn how to use it.

Hey I seen your comment about not being able to stay sober, I can relate to that so many time I've tried to stay sober and I would fall off the wagon I would get bored I guess you would say of sober living and that's when I would relapse but I know I can do this and so can you.... One day at a time

CL+ You have it in you to succeed, I know you do! I spent 10 years on that roller coaster ride and as you know, its miserable. I'm going to be checking back on our comments here, I'd like an update on how you're doing, good and bad! Every Christmas I'm reminded of a Mike Ness song where he says "Christmas, for a dope fiend ain't no fun." I always loved xmas but I cant count how many December 24th & 25ths were miserable for me bcuz I was sick. So dont think you're the only one! One minute at a time.

Well if you watch it again he relapsed when his daughter died off and on and this story was 2 years ago 🤔 I'm sure he's maintained the last 2 years but I wonder

I don’t know this man from a hole in a wall, but I’m so f**king proud of him! I barely cry about anything and this definitely did it.

Smoked weed all day for 8-9 years. And always been a FPS gamer with really good stats. Always thought weed calmed me down. Stopped and within a month i was on top 3 leaderboards for a year straight. In cod when cod was good. Easy to be delusional.

@@bergrud interesting

thanks for the quote...it is helping me already....love from Canada

Drugs are tools and tools are not inherently good or bad. That being said there are lots of different kinds of drugs. Some are really useful, some are very dangerous, and some are both. People use hundreds of different substances for an endless number of different purpouses from improving their careers to escaping their reality as it collapses as a result of said usage

sorry for your loss 🥺❤️

My big brother lost his battle with Addiction almost 2 years ago at 28. I wish your Ryan and my Dylan could have gotten a gift like this, but for now we just need to make them proud of what we're doing and not forget them

@@sage5725 it just sucks

I'm sorry for your loss, sending you a virtual hug wherever you might be

I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Ryan. God’s blessings and peace to you. ✝️🙏💟. (Sorry to hear of Hug Dealer’s Productions little brother’s loss too. ✝️🙏💟 )

Jhava Joe you nailed it yourself by what u said. The Brain sober becomes your best friend and guide. What u don't realize is I needed to hear what u said. God used you to help me. I love how God works. Thank u❤️

how are you doing now? :)

@@lavaical sitting at 174 days strong. Best shape of my life. And most importantly full of life. My kids enjoy me better as well. An added bonus is all that extra money saved going towards the best Christmas to date.

@@bamawama1 awww that's great! keep it up man, even a stranger is rooting for you i'm sure your loving family is happy for you too dear. stay safe xx

congratulations - i wish you all the best and a healthy recovery

@@linzzyy currently at day 256 and still counting. Back in control of my life and have moved on to amazing things and have surrounded myself with positive people now.

It's amazing how having children puts everything into perspective... at least for a lot of people. Sadly not all.

“Congratulations” everyone is very proud of you 💖💯💯💯

And I’m proud of you too!!love from 🇦🇺

amanda raven Congratulations 🎊 on your 14 years sobriety

amanda raven Congratulations 😊❤️

He chirped up talking about school though.

And, strong. This man is strong.

@Georgia Amanatides the fact that he is raising his child alone, when so many other parents run from the responsibility makes him a hero. Add to it that he went through hell and back in his addiction and he is finally recovered proves he is even more courageous. Drug addicts might seem insignificant to many but they're people and have hearts and dignity too. You can see that if you start having a lil more compassion.... Have a nice day!

I think that is sleepiness and shock. Not so much sadness.

funkyspice right?!?! Not crying over here...Just chopping a shit ton of onions 😭😭😭

@@kccourt6910 so your the one chopping onions. 😊

Yes I definitely agree with you. Secret Santa has a wonderful heart and has been blessed with the spirit of giving. I love to see the Secret Santas sweet, heartfelt gifts put a smile on peoples faces. Love Secret Santas generous heart. Puts a smile on my face. God bless Secret Santa! ♥️🙏♥️👍♥️

Yaaaas!♡♡♡

No, losing a child is the worst

Nah, the worst is losing "the game" because some asshole brought it up.

“Congratulations”💖💯💯💯

Congratulations!!👍🙏💝🎈🎊 I've been clean for 8 months it was the hardest but best thing I've ever done

Were cheering well done !!!

@Dan el good on you brother don't even know you but proud of you for fighting that battle. Hope the rest of your days on earth are clean free,healthy and focused.

@@tamiweber7241 Thank you Tami, it's been the best 5 1/2 years :)

Amen 💖🙏

God is so good that he made this man a drug addict and killed his 1 month old baby?

Amen 🙏🏼❤️

How is this God is good? it's just money. Nothing godly about that.

Don't be ashamed for what your life "use" to be. Be ashamed if you're suffering from the disease of addiction and you're not doing anything about it. You did it my friend, from one x addict to another, I'm proud of you. You changed your life around, you graduated from college and that in itself is the hardest. We don't give ourselves enough credit when we beat this disease. You made it!!! Be PROUD of yourself and your achievements. Best wishes!!!Your story might save another's life!!! 👍🤗😄

I to am ashamed, will never tell anyone what happened.

Shaun Diz What an awesome accomplishment! Be encouraged❤️

@@TILLMANc2 Who knows? Maybe one day when it’s far behind you, you might help someone with your story. Be encouraged!♥️

So true. They should hear sick, not addict.

That makes me so sad but you are right.😞🙏♥️🥀

Some of the most profound minds throughout history were "addicts." I pray people never forget this. No one is useless. No one.

100%. They use the media and Dem/Rep party to divide us as a nation so we dont see whats really going on

Yaya's Playhouse 👏👍

Well said amen💝

@@underground4012 yup

Yaya. He lives with his parents, it could one of theirs.

Yesss!!! Why can't more people realize that we are your neighbors, we are the people you work with, we could be your children's teachers, we could literally be anybody addiction doesn't discriminate...

Addicts are a parents fault...

@@sixtogallardojr560 Not true at all actually

Sixto Gallardo Jr completely false

@@lyndsie.makenna very true addicts are a parent's fault if they have any. Parents should show a child to be mentally strong the law of attraction says junk in junk out. We all choose our own path exception the mentally disabled. No excuse to follow the right path

Congratulations you can keep going I am in the same boat I am 2 years clean! God bless you stay strong

Those are the jealous and insecure people who judge the world and have no life.

@@dallasbutts345 and you're pretty naive for thinking that way. It's not only because of jealousy and insecurity, every coin has two sides, this video in particular should teach stuff like that. Because of your answer someone could say that you're ignorant and don't care about the opinions those who dislike have. Think about that.

@@lilagony3068 did you give it a thumbs down? Didn't think so.....ever been an addict? I am. Recovering after 20 years of cocaine, crack, pot and just about every pill in the world. Nobody should dislike it. You're right, I don't care about those who dislike someone getting a little help in life.

@@dallasbutts345 I didn't give it a thumbs down, you're right on that one. But I AM an addict since I was 14 and I've lost friends and family to addiction, Heroin and fentanyl, meth, cocaine, polytoxicomania.. My mother is an alcoholic. And I'm still not recovering, it's a loophole I can't seem to get out of, no matter how often I try. Doesn't mean that I'm going to stop trying, I'm only 22 and there's a lot of life ahead, but it is what it is right now. Not caring means not thinking about it and I care/think too much, so sometimes ignorance is bliss, I guess.

Im going to downvote it just to go against you.

Lmaooooo u silly😃😂😂

Lmaooo

@@goodpeopleprosper635 😂😂

🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂😂😂

I'd been like, son some guy with camera crew is here to see you wearing stana hats wth? 😂😂😂 didn't even slip on shoes u know that ground was cold. You want me stand here n talk. 1st thing shoulda been . hi buddy grab some shoes n come here I got gift 4u.😂💖💖 Sweet thou.

Beautiful wise words .....thanks ❤️

Your tryna make a nice statement but there’s different kinds of depression not all can be cured by such things

Mama gets upset at me quite often lately because I gave away 20 years of my lifes possessions to someones that truly needed and deserved them. What she didnt know was that same person rescued my son in a dark time shortly after that. God made it all plan ed out so no one else could have done this for us. Proof. God knows exactly when why and how it all should go.

That is so cool. I had almost the exact same thing happen to me except it was a coworker who helped my son. These things r not by chance they r meant to me.

Family in need (alabama) please help

It really would. but unfortunately it doesn't make the same amount of money as trying to divide the world.

You are absolutely right!

AMEN

Absolutely!

Yes, addiction doesn't know any boarders do it. Glad your clean and healed. We have lost many bright people to this problem. I'm an honor grad, 2 time college honor grad. And I work for good money, but it's no where near what I could have been making had I not made bad choices when I was younger. My past has come to haunt me more than once as well and that's a difficult part of recovery I find. I'm working on a pardon of a bad choice now, so I can finally move on to a career that isnt going to kill me prematurely like the one I'm in now. Guess that's why the money is good if you think about it. Anyway, keep up the great work and thank you for your service.

thanks for sharing your testimony you're in my prayers and thoughts 🙏