Finally a young male influencer opening up. This kind of ‘socially accelerated’ drug use isn’t spoken about enough. I don’t know any guys under 25 who aren’t on the exact same cycle. Not one. Most hold down full time jobs and are considered ‘successful’ from good families etc but these insidious habits still take their toll, some take lives. Thank you for being honest, this is important.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I honestly feel like Mitch should be a motivation speaker/advocate, and a supports person for men who are struggling (for women too). The way you’ve opened up, been honest, not given blanket bullshit, bringing awareness etc. it’s amazing. Real talk.
hollyrose___ and he isn’t giving out like clinical advice, or quoting some website bs. He is telling people to step back reflect and if something is obviously off to seek help and support and showing that it can be done!
Far out i would love for Chloe to make a video and explain how she copped with a boyfriend who would be a complete different person on weekends with drinks and drugs. How she always stuck by your side and helped you through this even though i feel like the person needs to want it for themselves and not because the partner wants them to stop. You’ve done a great job mitch you’re a champ.
Finally a young male using his platform! There are so many young boys and men who need to have someone to guide them and to know that it isn't normal behaviour to party like it's the end of the world. To break the stigma for men not being able to talk about their feelings and mental states. I have a 16 year old brother who is EASILY influenced by older 'Friends'; And this is something so empowering for him to hear. I hope a lot of people reflect on Mitch's words and do some soul searching.
he is so authentic, the minimal editing really shows he knows what hes talking about through his experiences. a big inspiration! I will DEFINITELY be showing my brother and father this video being big alcohol and drug users themselves. Thank you
This was surprisingly comforting to hear, as a partner of a guy whos going through similar. Although you said change has to come from within and i dont know when that'll be. Im feeling hopeful that change can occur. It might not happen with me but it also has nothing to do with me.
There’s a huge amount of empowerment and strength coming from Mitch’s story and as much as I know it will help both males and females, I think there’s a lot of males out there that will benefit by watching this. It can be really difficult for men in general to speak up about their struggles and show some vulnerability BUT every time at least one male is able to this, it will hopefully motivate another to do the same. Thank you for using your platform to share stuff that will make a difference. You’re a bloody legend Mitch.
You are creating such a positive movement among young adults, good on you Mitch. So many think it’s great to live by drugs and alcohol, this is not happiness and I wish more people knew this.
Mitch I just want to thank you for opening up I’m going through the same struggles with my partner at the moment we have broke up cause of things he was doing we also have a 3 month old baby but he is trying to work on himself and I will definitely be sending him this video to watch, I’m proud of the person you have become you and chloe are wonderful!
Mel Prinsep thankyou very much I’m hoping we can work things out for our family we tried for 2 years and had 2 miscarriages so we have so much to fight for
Mel Prinsep and I think he has realised that he needs help and is reaching out to friends I even suggest relationship councilling so I think that will be our next step when he is ready
Katie Power I didn’t know any of it our son is 4 months old and I thought we were the perfect family he was a great boyfriend dad then last week he just left then I found out he had been cheating went through his messages about drugs on a night out
It is sooo important for people to share stories / experiences like this so others can relate and realise they can move forward. Your honesty is empowering! All the best xx
I’m so proud of you Mitch, it takes so much courage to even admit the truth. You’ve definitely got a long road ahead of you but I really think you got this, you’ve really proven yourself and I’m so proud of chloe for fighting for you and your health. Love you guys 🤍
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Holy hell you need to get yourself in and around local schools for some motivational speaking! You are amazing and should be very proud of going against the grain and finding your new happiness!
As someone who fixated on cocaine myself, I deeply appreciate and respect you being so raw and vulnerable on your large platform. It’s the most rewarding feeling to be on the other side of it, and I couldn’t be prouder of you to have had the self awareness to kick those bad habits to the curve. You have undoubtedly changed and inspired the lives of many who have been in your shoes. Wishing you, Chloe and your future baby all of the health and happiness in the world.
Mitch, my dad is an alcoholic and became really bad about 5 years ago, when his job got very stressful. I hope you see this and know throughout your parenting journey please don’t fall back into your bad habits. I’m not saying you will, as you seem really determined, but that’s just what happened to my dad. I’m 18 and I have a younger sibling, and my dad doesn’t realise how much he’s hurt us. Go you! You seem so motivated and you and Chloe are going to be amazing parents to your son. ❤️
I've literally never heard someone explain this so well. How you spoke about the levels of high - how life is meant to be level and grounded but living a constant height has a dangerous fall. So groovy to open up!!
"If you want to change, you have to change for yourself, you can't do it for someone else, it doesnt matter how much you love them." So true and the best advice you can give someone. Good for you for taking care of yourself and loving yourself. Great video!
Honestly Mitch this was so relatable having gone through a marijuana addiction and dropping out of school at year 10 to get high every day. That all started back in 2018. Now going on 4 months completely sober and about to start studying for my degree in film and TV at JMC Academy in Melbourne, you are completely right, once you stop your bad habits that are setting you back you start to feel more motivated to do the things you enjoys and start to achieve things in life. Very relatable and I think you did a smack bang perfect job at explaining your story to the world, encouraging others to do the same. Great job Mitch.
Holy crap Mitch! This resinates with me sooo much, its like an endless cycle of guilt & sadness.. thank you for sharing this. I knew my drinking was a problem, but used my age (20 years old) as an excuse..
Yes Mitch!! Congratulations on your sobriety, I’m 58 days alcohol free & I don’t think I’ll ever look back. This is a great discussion to share with other because it’s an accomplishment of will power!! Keep striving to be the best version of you!
It’s nice to have someone who is in the public eye talk about this and share your struggles on RU-vid as it’s an extremely common problem in my generation and I feel like talking about it together can help us all cope and hopefully get better each time and know that we are not alone, and that it’s not some secretive taboo thing no one can speak up about xx so thank you!
Your party/drug friends are not your friends unless they support your sobriety and don’t do drugs around you. This is a fantastic video and Mitch my advice is get new friends that are healthy/loving and not into the party scene!:) jess
Congrats mate I’m 115 days clean it’s amazing how beautiful life is out of active addiction. It’s not cool to be positive clean and healthy but people like yourself are changing that. On ya mate
Cant believe I'm hearing such wise words from a person who is younger than me. You're very mature for your age. Thank you for sharing such great advice for someone who is in a troublesome place. Keep up the positive vibes.
Good on you Mitch, I myself went through a really bad patch of drinking and drugs brought on by grief. What changed me was when my lady told me she was pregnant, I realised what I had to do and with struggle and love I am 5 years sober. Good luck to you and your family xx
Far out you and Chloe truly are the best and only social media influences I follow. I am so happy that younger generations have incredible people to look up to. Genuinely love you guys and am so happy for you both.
So grateful for you being able to share this. This is the real fucking shit people can connect and relate too. Thank you for all you and Chloe are open with. It’s been awesome watching you grow and showing yourselves as who you are. It’s fucking rad.
I can't imagine how hard this journey has been for you and Chloe. You should be incredibly proud of yourself! I unfortunately was in the same position as you two and my partner couldn't get sober. It ruined our relationship, it ruined us are individuals and we aren't together or even on speaking terms. I know he still has his bad habits and for afar, I just pray that one day he will get sober and be happy
this is so relatable. its so easy to get caught up in that lifestyle. but when you sit back and realise that nothings changed week to week. I was basically buying myself a return ticket overseas twice a weekend. every weekend for 3 years. its crazy and such a waist of time. money. it changed my outset on life in the most unhealthy way
Mitch you're a legend mate thanks for opening up, I think it's a testament to you that you have been able to change your habits, especially at your age. I'm 27 and have been living a less extreme version of your story for most of my adult life. I would consider myself successful, I would consider my friends successful however we consistently engage in negative behaviour as it's borderline accepted as normal. Our baseline for what constitutes a good time has completely been warped and I am sure it has negatively affected parts of my personality. Having the strength to say no to that short-term, instant gratification mindset is incredibly powerful so good on you mate, I'll take that as encouragement for my own life.
You literally explained this to a T. I was pregnant at the time and went through this with my partner it drained the life out of me and he decided towards the end to turn his life around after many relapses. I’ve learnt when it’s just you and your family that’s all that matters and majority of what happens outside of your bubble is irrelevant - you’re doing your family great, Thankyou.
This is amazing! I don’t know anyone or never experienced this. But when I do go out with my friends drugs are sooo normalised and everyone’s doing it. I haven’t done it myself and being someone who hasn’t you feel pressured to “fit in” I feel like you should use your platform more to help men because this is so good!!!!
I can relate to this. I used to go out clubbing and drinking every weekend with people who were toxic and did not care at all. It wasn’t until I met my partner and he said I bet your can’t go sober for month that I realised how good I felt and began to reconnect with myself, as well as have quality over quantity of people in my life. It feels amazing! Congratulations to you on your journey this far! This is such a good story and lessons to communicate to your children. I hope they see this video when they are older and understand that it is about quality of life. Good on ya matey
So refreshing to see a guy my age using his platform for good, I went through a very similar stage in my life. Once you surround yourself with supportive people that are on the same track as you, you see change. Good on you brother, really good to see!
such a fucking good message. what a top bloke to be so open and do your part to spread awareness. wishing you and your growing family all the best moving forward!!!
This really hit home for me! This was the exact life I was living and would regret it every week and spiral downward and after changing my whole mindset and health it’s made such a difference and you have seriously inspired me to keep going ❤️
The best part is that this was so relevant to me, but not even in a drug related way. Just in terms of personal development and growth learning about myself. The journey doesn’t stop but it’s so fulfilling xo
I would love to see you get into some courses for mentoring, leadership, positive speaking and support services and use your experience to really help people face to face in the community, especially the teen/young adult crowd. You have a way of explaining your situation without pressuring others to do as you have done- just to be their best. Good on you Mitch 👏
I am so happy for you. Freedom from addition no matter whatever it is , is wonderful. Thank you for this video detailing your journey. Only a person can change themselves, no one can change someone, they can give support and it seems you have people that support and love you.
Best thing on the internet. So powerful for other young people, in particular young men to see someone be so honest and frank about drug use and give practical advise about how to start trying to turn things around. Your new found happiness speak for itself, AMAZING!
I’ve gained so much respect for you since seeing this, I’m so happy you’ve shared this. I’ve been through addiction and rehab and cocaine is one of the hardest drugs to stop. You’re definitely not alone and you’ve absolutely done the best thing for yourself and your family. You’ve shown so much strength and resilience by getting sober and speaking out. Thank you ❤️
i know you don't know me, but I AM SO FUCKING PROUD of you !!!!! so many people don't realise these things until they are in their late 20's and some never realise, some get married and settle down and stop but they miss the party life. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO LIFE ! I've always felt so different because yes i liked to go to a club here and there and drink i was always so against those types of drugs. i honestly couldn't understand why anyone would want to take that shit and last year, i was so fucking depressed, i tried to take my own life and going out with a friend for her birthday i gave into it and tried cocaine. i felt so sick and mad at myself the next day for even trying it. Please know you are an inspiration and i hope so many young people watch this especially men because i feel they fall the hardest to keep up with the stigma of getting drunk with the boys and shit. YOU ARE CHANGING LIVES MITCH ! please don't ever stop speaking up !!
Well Done Mitchell 🏆💪Absolute Legend. I know its a bit different but when you mentioned (Junk Food) It's been about 7 months now since iv had Junk food and i feel so much happier a lot more energy and no where near as tired as eating it almost all the time i feel Great 🙂. As soon as one of your New videos comes up straight away watch it 💯 love you guys 😍😍
This is unreal, thank you so much. My family and I are really struggling with addiction and sobriety and it’s so so so so important that young men start opening up about serious issues like this, thank you!!!
This video has inspired me to go on my own journey of giving something up that brings so much pain to my life! Not drugs/alcohol related but food related. I’m over hugging the toilet bowl every single time I eat junk food yet I keep doing it to myself because it gives me 5 minutes of ‘happiness’, then I spend all night in absolute pain. Time to change! Tomorrow is a new day & the day I start 💪🏾
Mitch, despite not knowing you personally, I still feel so proud of you and your achievements! You are going to be an incredible father to your little boy! So admirable and inspiring🌸 keep pushing on !
Purely subscribing just for this mate, keep it up. Struggling with the same issues atm, did 4 months sober fell off the wagon for 3 months now time to kick it for good and what you're saying throughout this is spot on 👍
Respect Mitch, I was in a similar boat. I didn’t know when to stop, spent so much money on alcohol and drugs all the time. Nearly lost my girlfriend over it too. So proud of you mate. I still have the occasional drink but no where near as much now.
You're the man Mitch. Good stuff man, I just stumbled across your Instagram again after 3months and I instantly thought wow he looks healthy an happy! Getting the inside right and it's glowing outside. Well done 👍
So proud you opening up Mitch! People need to share their stories and not feel Shame or embarrassed. 100% It took me a good year of stopping, starting ,stopping starting with alcohol and drugs and now I'm 5 years clean! Everyone has their own journey with getting clean/sober what might work for one might not work for you! It's bloody hard an not a walk in the park getting sober but it's bloody worth it in the end!! Thanks Mitch for starting the convo and getting people to listen and hopefully it helps at Least one person!!
Thank you for using this platform to share your message 🧡 So many young female/males are in this cycle and are struggling but you’ve opened up and people will get something out of this! You’re baby boy is going to be so proud of his dada! 🥰
Thank you Mitch! As someone who doesn't drink or use, this is very inspiring and helpful for me to make changes and take control of bad habits! It applies to all things that can negatively impact peoples lives. So glad to see you thriving and happy!!
Well done mitch so real so raw so honest! It takes alot of balls these day's for people to be honest! You should be so proud of the young man and your journey so far. I lost my soul mate, lover and father of my child from this as he couldnt help him self. So to hear someone else's progress of success just gives hope for all. Much love to you chloe and to your baby boy!!
holy shit Mitch, ive just got through the first few minutes. you are AMAZING! I personally dont suffer with this, but its a great outlook to have from someone i feel i can trust :) Im thankful that you've hared this, i know how hard it would have been to admit! Thankyou, for now i feel i can better help people in the future if i ever come across this. Your opinion and story is so appreciated. Can't believe its been 5 months, whos to say you cant do another 5?! Amazing!!! I hope you're so so proud of yourself, i know i am!!!
holy shit I didn't expect this video! Congrats on your sobriety . Such a brave and inspiring video needed for many many people in this day of society. Its become so normal and accepted but people don't realise the damage and addiction it gives you. I've never tried it in my life but every friend that has has told me how addicting it is. It's so great that your speaking about a huge drug problem in Australia given how young you are and a lot of young males would relate to your life style! You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing this
I love the way you described life being so up high when you were getting on it, and everything else begins to feel low. I can definitely see how that desensitisation can get people addicted, it can be so many other things as well like food, social media, gaming etc. Observe yourself and identify what’s truly going to make you happy and at peace.
I have watched you and Chloe for years now and have watched you both grow into beautiful human beings and I'm just soooo bloody proud and happy for you guys 😊 you may not know it or see your helping so many people out there through your advice and just bringing good vibes with your content. Keep it up! Sending love from NZ 😊
Well done mitch, you have done awesome mate i can relate im 25 and gave up drinking 4 months ago myself got sick of drinking all the time and buying a box of alcohol and had to finish drinking the box couldnt have a few had to drink it all i feel so much better now thanks for your video you are an inspiration
All I can say is you have so much strength with what you have gone through. And the struggles you and chloe have seen. But I can see a great future for you two and soon to be three with ur angle baby
It’s so nice to see someone be real! These are things so many people go through and we do brush it off as “normal” there’s more to life then feeling comfort in hangovers and only having fun whilst on drugs! I struggle with not going over the top but this is a reminder that we can change our beliefs and habits 🤍 proud!
Good on ya mate. I had a terrible drug problem for 7 years, started as partying then took over every aspect of my life. Been sober for 2 and a half years now, i was ready to make that change and i did. I dont have many friends anymore but the friends i had back then were not real friends, it was all about the drugs. Onwards and upwards!
Thankyou so much for sharing Mitch! You are such a top bloke. Wishing you and Chlo nothing but the best on this journey of life. Thank you for being so transparent it’s so comforting xxx
Well done to you Mitch you’re a fucking legend! This video is so raw and will help so many young people in the same situation. I have so much respect for you and chloe as well for sticking by you and supporting you.
You’re an absolute leader, it takes a leader like you for people to change their lives like you have. Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge, you will help so many people 🙏🏼
Keep up the great work Mitchell. You've come very far. It's great that you've also become a mentor to others... Also my hats off to Chloe for sticking with you.. She's very special......
So so so soooo much respect for you right now Mitch. This video is incredible and could help so many people who just want advice and to not feel alone. I’m tearing up because I know so many people who’ve taken their lives at such a young age and I wished they’d known a story like yours. Thank you Mitch.
SOOOO good to finally seeing an influencer actually open up truely, would really like to hear what chloe was feeling through all this and how she handled it every time!!! great job mitch your on the right track ❤️
Thanks for this video Mitch! So refreshing to have someone talk about being sober, especially at your age. "Going against the norm" love your videos and you will definitely help others which is so nice. 🙌🏼
You said hats off to others but hats off to you for being an incredible advocate for a topic almost always swept under the rug without second thought. Proud of ya.
You're a good man bro, you and your misses are going to be great parents. You have life experience bruv.. Well done man.everyday is a great day. Make the most! Better yet, don't forget you!
Amazing Mate to come out like that! It’s a common thing and I do the same thing every weekend struggling with it and my girl hates cause I’m out all weekend. Thanks for this hopefully it will get through my thick head. Top bloke
Thank you so much for this video. I went through all this with my ex and it is why the relationship ended. We are trying to work things out again and I will show him this video because I really think it will help him and us
Be your own cheerleader! Go you. You should be so proud not only for giving up but for being vulnerable and sharing your story. You will help so many others find their way out of baaad habits.
Honestly have never related to something so much before! Loved this video and I've just gone through the same thing myself and have come out on the other side! I now eat super clean, train 5 times a week, live for lifting weights and see a physiologist once a month. Have never felt happier and as positive as I do now. I have a few drinks on the occasional weekend but I don't feel the need to get on the drugs and get absolutely wrecked every weekend. Love this!
Good on you for doing better for yourself and now you would of helped so many. My husband had some bad habits then when it came time to have kids he went of all and its been 24 years now he went cold turkey never looked back his kids meant more to him than the crap he was doing. You are going to be a great dad now for it very well done to you, keep up the great work.
The best things in life are actually very simple and free 😘❤ Thank you for having so much empathy to be vulnerable and share your honesty, chloe is an amazing woman for fighting for u total respect you should be so proud to welcome bubba with a healthy mentality both physically and mentally 👶🍼🙏
So great to see you in a better place. I definitely noticed a difference over the last 12 months in you as a person. You seem more mindful now. Very giving of your time to friends, family and community. Also the energy you get from other people and energy you give to other people is so vibing. Keep it up! Thanks for being honest and taking accountability for your life.
