Fred Gall is one of my favorite skateboarders. To see him be so open and honest about his struggles, it helps me and its gonna help others. Fred you're amazing brother, stay strong, we love you!
@Daniel Hollingsworth We all go through our own shit, a lot of people relapse player. Whether he is or not is irrelevant. The man is working towards a better life and that's to be respected.
@Daniel Hollingsworth I hear ya partner, and I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I'm not gonna sit here and pretend I'm a board certified psychologist or addiction specialist. Because I'm not, nor can I go and hold down someone and accuse them of using and being a fraud. What I can do is give my love and support to people who are struggling with similar mental health issues and hope that they do the right thing. Ultimately we can't make any decisions for anyone but ourselves. I'm sorry if any of this seems insensitive to your situation and honestly hope your doing okay bud.
@Daniel Hollingsworth he still smokes weed but that's it. So I guess not "entirely" sober but when you compare it to where he was at, he's doing much better now
I’m a skateboarder. And also I recovering heroin addict. My sobriety date is December 13th 2016. I’m truly inspired by skaters like Fred and Reynolds. This topic is still pushed under the rug in skateboarding
Got 4 years myself off heroin. This whole lifestyle is so normalised, I can remember being at the park seeing kids drinking and smoking weeds and it was an instant reminder of me when I was there age. Nobody told me or my mates hey you should pull back on this stuff while you're young. The amount of my mates that I skated with who went onto hard drugs and crime ,mental health issues is so high. Hope you're well brother ! Nik from oz
Right?! Freddy’s such an amazingly caring person who was able to overcome his flaws. I always think about when he rushed in to a burning building to save people that he didn’t even know. Selfless and brave. Bruce Springsteen should write a song about Freddy. The world is lucky to have him.
Fred Gall was on the cover of the first Thrasher magazine I ever got. Then saw him in Eastern Exposure 2. To know that one of my most favorite skaters has been through the same shit as me. Well makes me think of how many others have to. Glad we are all still here.
Man! Ive always loved Freds vibe, but this is next level! what a strong soul and amazing story so far! Hail the Journey men of skateboarding! This was awesome!
Freddy, ever since I found out about you you were one of my favorite skateboarders ever. So good to hear you share your experience.. it gives me hope. Thank you
I'm a skater and a recovering addict. Thanks so much Fred. I think of all the times to come out and make an impact this is a vital time. I am not in any way talking shit but I think (and I think many others would agree) that Phelper and Monk most likely passed away due to opiates. And it's sad man. It didn't need to happen. So many skaters have lives that can easily put them in line to become addicts and alcoholics. Congrats Fred on being sober and having your life back!
You, your skateboarding means a lot to others and myself. Being vulnerable and open like this ain’t easy but everyone needs to hear it. Thanks Fred, you’re awesome
This was probably the dopest and most honest segment I’ve ever seen of him. Been had respect for the man but I have even more now. Bigup this channel fr
Stoked to see Freddy continue the life path. Such incredible style on the board and it’s great to see sobriety and skateboarding and life shine. Keep building Freddy !
My heroin sober date is May 19, 2019. I was a full blown lost boy. I was using needles, public rehabs/clinics, methadone and a stroke is what finally got me out and started the real change.
So much respect! This is what the kids need to hear. This is what I needed to hear. I have even more respect for this amazing skateboarder, and subsequent person, than I did before.
Fred when he said is skateboarding going to be different now that im not high... no ( with a smile ) its still the same high you got from skateboarding itself. That hit me so hard thank you fred your story has helped me alot god bless you and the people who made this video series 🙏 One Love skateboarding
Fucking legend man. He reminds me of one of my best friends who struggled with addiction for his whole life. I wish he would've gotten sober. Big ups to you man. I've loved your skating since I first saw you in mosaic.
Freddy brutha.... You got me tearing up.... I know your pain - damn near walked the same path.... So rad to see where u are at and what you are doing... Keep it straight and narrow.... You have so many people who care for you that you will never meet....
Fred G. is a skaters skater. Dude eats , sleeps and breaths skateboarding. When I see Fred's name connected to a new video released on RU-vid - I'm stopping whatever I'm doing and watching it.
I'm in recovery too fred gall is my favorite skater by far I wear domestics clothing and everything man fred I hope you live a awesome life full of positive vibes your a great talented man I can relate
Dude, Fred Gall was my buddies first board ever. Gotta be '94ish.. it was a green jungle scene. Idk. I remember thinking and saying: we gotta learn to ollie!! And we did it. Skateboarding for life
This gives me hope. That there is still a purpose for me. Not braggin but I started skating when I was 13-14 (my board was taken away from me at like 9 over a head concussion, wtvr..) I'm still a skater, and will die a skater. Idk, I'm trying to beat my alcohol addiction. I hate it
you got this, do it for skateboarding if anything....struggled for a long time and am almost complete with 90 days. if I can do it, you can do it, anyone can.
Really great interview! Thanks for the important work and thanks to Fred for opening up. Is there an intentional repeat of the "got obsessed with building" line? and at 05:39 it's not clear what is hard for him?
It's hard for him because what he was saying was making him emotional and he was going to cry as he spoke. So he stopped himself. Didn't hear the repeated line in the video.
Skating and drinking is like a 50 50 or rather a nose grind...you have to balance not too much of the drinks or drugs more skating because the more u party instead of skate....it will get to the point where the skatin becomes second priority when it should be everything love mr fred always likes his style ....ive been there..its not fun
