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The Last Days of Addiction: My Journey to 10 Years Sober

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In this video, I'm sharing my story of alcohol and drug addiction as well as my shift towards recovery. I'll explain the journey that led me to 10 years sober, and share with you little pieces that have helped me, in hopes they may support you or someone you love.
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@jamesleon2770 11 месяцев назад

95 days clean for me after most of my life addicted heavily to Marijuana Your yoga videos and testimonials have helped me immensely

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Congrats!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

@katieandbelle 28 дней назад

I’m working on quitting marijuana now

@ablestationfoxtrot8037 11 месяцев назад

I found you a number of years ago before your RU-vid channel blew up. You have inspired me in ways that you can't possibly know. Thank you.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

So glad the shares + classes have been benefit!

@leslieharrell7796 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I love stories of triumph over addiction. My son died from an overdose at 24, almost 7 years ago. I so wanted that triumph for him. I’m now sober from alcohol almost 5 years and know the magic you spoke of. Your yoga is a big part of my recovery. Thank you for being you. Xo

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

So sorry to hear that Leslie. I wish everyone got the opportunity to see it to the other side but as you know so intimately, so many do not. Congrats on your recovery. Powerful.

@sophiaeloisea 11 месяцев назад

Your story is truly incredible and I felt so connected to you watching this video. I come from many ancestors who have experienced addictions. Yoga has been my rock as I found sobriety also. Beating an addiction is one of the hardest, and most empowering things I’ve ever experienced. Thank you for sharing your story and such beautiful yoga practices.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

SAME. Wow, it’s wild and raw and real. Glad we’ve both been able to experience it

@ag5415 2 дня назад

Beautiful. Not to be dramatic but YOU are one of the people that got me through the pandemic. Stuck working from home thousands of miles between me and my family and close friends. Working from home meant working insane hours at a desk. I was in pain physically from sitting and stressed emotionally from being overworked + the state of the world. I said to myself, maybe I need to begin yoga again for my back. Searched "yoga for back pain" and found all your YOGATX vids. Your direction, clarity, genuineness , HUMOR - dry but I LOVE and compassion ALL spoke to me. To this day you are the only "yogatuber" that I'll fwd to friends and family because I believe you are exceptional at what you do and absolutely genuine in your intentions. The intent I sense behind your teaching is a big one for me, because I borrow that intention of grounding and healing to in turn heal and ground myself. So powerful. You're a gem lady! So glad you made it here. Also, I know I'm not alone in feeling emotional and dare I say teary eyed listening to you. I think of the pain that friends and family have gone through with addiction and in some cases recovery. To be real , many did not make it. The loss and absence of their lives still hurts and is something to behold. If they were fortunate, everything aligned right at the moment they were ready to "click" open and allow a new way of existing - similar to your story. We a grateful for the ones that made it out with their lives.

@samagog 11 месяцев назад

I facilitate a Refuge Recovery group now. It’s strange to have made it here. But, in my personal life, your videos have been a huge part of my practice, and what helped me get to where I am. Thank you thank you thank you!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Yayyyy! Love Refuge Recovery!

@DanaSamardzich 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations on 10 years! I have been following your videos for 7 or 8 years. It has been an honor to witness your journey. May you have many more years of sobriety and meaningful life ahead of you!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!!! Grateful to be part of your practice!

@danielhearn918 3 дня назад

I'll be 11 years sober in 4 months. There are different reasons why people fall in to the trap of alcohol and drug addiction. It may be tragedy, the misconception that being drunk or high will bring us to a better place. It's an illusion. Now that I am long term sober it doesn't mean that every day is perfect, but I can honestly say that my worst days now are better than my best days in the grip of alcoholism. It took a trip to the hospital while attempting to go cold turkey that made me determined to succeed. That's what it took. Dogged determination and anger at what my life had become.

@triciadean1344 11 месяцев назад

Cole We've literally grown with you these last few years But 10 years 10 YEARS So powerful So pure Mad MAD Love Am proud of you Grateful FOR you And you have brought so much inspiration to so many All Love

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Appreciate ya!

@annmariekerr9342 10 месяцев назад

Cole Chance.....you have the right name as the Universe gave you a second chance. You were lovingly saved and brought here to inspire, motivate, share and help people with your story and you do so in the most amazing down to earth way. You are an angel who is rightfully awarded now with your beautiful life because you are a beautiful soul inside and out. Congrats to you on your 10 years of soberiety, AMAZING😊😊😊

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 9 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!!

@kymgeier8829 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations. I have tears just reading the title of the post. You are an amazing person and an inspiration. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

So happy to be on this side to be sharing!

@eliza317 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Cole. I started practicing with you on youtube back when I was still in active addiction almost 8 years ago. I now have 2 years and a couple months of sobriety under my belt, and am so grateful to still get to practice with you. Thank you for honestly sharing your journey, I empathized with so much of what you said. Its a blessing to get to know oneself, I think I only truly started that journey after my one year. I recognize how much of my story is left to unfold and while intimidating, I am excited and hopeful. And on those mornings when I get to start my day with you I witness the power and strength of your perseverance and surrender, and I find myself emulating that energy I know you hold. So I thank you. On another note, I would love to hear your thoughts on AA. why it is you no longer attend, ect... I have some struggles with it myself. I don't see it as a sustainable practice but I do currently attend.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

I talk about it more in an upcoming video! Some of the dogma was hard for me & I really began to resonate with Buddhist recovery path for starters!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

And thank you for sharing this! I’m so glad to hear you are feeling hopeful! It’s all possible, the odds can def be beat 🪷

@Ternika100 11 месяцев назад

I can’t tell you, how inspirational you are! 10 years!!! 🎉

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank youuuuuu!

@katiehenson9957 11 месяцев назад

I also didn't get sober at a treatment center. Been to many treatment centers I hated and many detox house's, was homeless, said i would never change and didn't want to. I was waiting to die on the street. Not sure how i did it, but i finally did on my own 2017. I really appreciate your focus on addiction healing and trauma healing ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

It’s amazing hey? How we managed to wriggle out even though we actively tried not to….I feel you. Fortunate now for what I didn’t know then!

@jwest88 11 месяцев назад

I've been lost and alone for at least half my life. I never got into drugs but have lived with depression and no sense of direction for a long time now. Some of this really resonated with me. I sometimes think of depression as an addiction to sadness. So I guess maybe I'll be able to be sober from this drug someday too.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

It is absolutely possible ♥️

@jwest88 11 месяцев назад

@@COLECHANCEYOGACCY thank you. I'm trying to get out every morning before work this week and skateboard. Just change things up and shake some of that rust off. Re reading my all time favorite fantasy series too, the Farseer books by Robin hobb.

@lindabervoets1361 8 месяцев назад

It really helps to start telling another story about yourself. Focus upon what you want, instead of the sad stories/depression. Good luck! And remember: you're not alone! 😘🍀

@jwest88 8 месяцев назад

@@lindabervoets1361 thank you. I appreciate it. I'm trying to just get through right now (I work retail, things will die down in January). My birthday is new years day so I guess I'll have a chance to reflect on a new year soon and hope for another story.

@sphinx1017 11 месяцев назад

When I think back to my drunken antics I just cringe at myself. It's hard not to be overcome with self disgust sometimes.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

it's a slow road to self compassion but wow it's a game changer. TRUST me, I have a ton of cringe but I can reframe most of it these days.....I was sick + hurting as I'm sure you were too.....

@mrszavaras 11 месяцев назад

You should be hugging yourself for making out, not shaming yourself. 🥹

@hogrotten6897 8 месяцев назад

I quit years ago but every day several times a day those drunken antics haunt me... Especially when my head hits my pillow.

@kristenbaardsen652 9 месяцев назад

Congrats on your 10 year Soberversary! I just celebrated 9 years Oct 19th and my journey has been very tied to yoga. I started watching a Ronald Yee morning yoga sequence (dvd, haha) and did it every morning ending in seated meditation to talk to my HP. Shortly thereafter I discovered yoga on RU-vid and found you on YogaTX. I felt a connection, but it was actually a few years before I heard you mention your addiction and realized why I was drawn to you. Thank you for helping me on my journey! Peace & Namaste 🙏 💜🧘🏼‍♀️

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 9 месяцев назад

Ahhh congrats Kristen! So grateful to be on the path of yoga & recovery with you!

@deboragreer9599 10 месяцев назад

I'm SO grateful that you share your story with us, you were the reason I felt inspired to seek help for my eating disorder and now i'm HAPPY and HEALTHY.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

Yeaaaaa! Recover out loud! It’s so important!

@vettelisa 11 месяцев назад

Happy Birthday (AA language)! I am so proud of you! Your honesty about your journey is healing for yourself and for humanity!! Thank you Cole ❤

@TheEtawaa 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for really telling it like it was. That takes courage.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Always!

@furiousphat 11 месяцев назад

You are a force of nature. You are a woman of strength and power. Amazing. This rocked me in my core. Proud of you. Happy for you. I need to watch this again, I have a couple questions, but overwhelmed right now. Crazy love for you, more and more. Xoxox

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Nawwwww thank you so much 🤗

@mrs.dsworld3246 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your recovery journey with us. Even though we have never met, you have an energy about you and I'm so happy you found yourself through your practice. You are such a gift. Congratulations on 10 years of sobriety. My brother is currently suffering, and it's hard to accept that there is nothing I can do when all I want to do is save him. I hope one day I hear his recovery story too ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

It’s is hard to watch those we love suffer & know it’s out of our hands….I hope he gets to tell his recovery story too. It’s absolutely possible - take care of you in the meantime!

@badgeswedontneednostinking5571 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations Cole. You deserve all the best that life has to offer. Peace to you

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@eileenpeyton7196 11 месяцев назад

You never want someone to have to live through the pain you have, but there's a simple human honesty that comes through your yoga teaching. It's uncommon and POWERFUL even years ago when I wasn't aware of your journey, the authenticity was obvious. I am so thankful for your resilience, your blind perseverance and your family, who knew when to let go and hold on. The benefits for the rest of us, of you walking through your suffering, are exponential!! Thank YOU Namaste

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh thank you this kind message. Yes yes, so much gratitude for the whole ecology of my journey 🌸

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

And the ripple effects of the ecology of healing!

@905dabz 11 месяцев назад

You're a real one Cole keep inspiring other people in recovery 🤓🌹💯🙏🤙

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

hoping to! 😍

@mlw2001 11 месяцев назад

Yoga drew me to you one fortunate night when I wanted a yoga practice to relax me. I then started practicing with you way back with YogaTX videos and then your channel. Your yoga practice has been such a gift and I knew from the start you were the REAL DEAL! And then I watched your video where you spoke of when your addiction started and how yoga saved you. Now you get to share this gift with the world. I am constantly in awe of you. Congratulations doesn’t even begin to cut it! Here’s to another 10 and another 10 and another 10 to infinity. ❤☯️☮️🕉️💟🧘‍♀️✨🙏

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Yeahhhhhh thank you!!!

@romanescoclio222 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful beautiful Cole. I immediately ressonated when i found your yoga videos, you were the first teacher where it all just really clicked for me. Now having found out about your past life story - today i listened to the podcast on "unhooked" i see so many new layers which i know for sure will impact my ability to receive your teachings even deeper. Because i can really mirror myself in what you have been through. Wanted to let you know that you give me much strength, hope, companionship and courage on my path. Thank you.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Mmm, everything ripples hey? Appreciate your message

@Tameri01 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations and blessings to you Cole. ☮️🙏💚

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@gailbeacham1124 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations Cole. You have really helped and inspired me through some difficult times to smile, dance barefoot and be kind. love you x

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Yeaaaaa awesome to hear Gail 💃🏻

@hannaharstories 11 месяцев назад

I definitely look forward to hearing about what your recovery process and deep healing journey was like

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

i have a recovery playlist on here to check out but I'll release the little videos I just made soon too!

@pamwald3421 11 месяцев назад

Peace to you sweet lady. Your channel has given me such inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. Some of what you are saying hits home.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

So good to hear! 🥰

@ankierenique 11 месяцев назад

Belated congratulations!!! 💐Catching up on the RU-vids after weeks away; Morocco trip (earthquake 😑) and then a meniscus tear. Just wanted to leave a late comment anyway to say WOOHOO!!!! You and your wonderful vibe and all the yoga classes here and elsewhere have helped keep me sober for four years + and enriched my yoga journey. You rock Cole. Thank you for all you do! 🙏

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Oh wow Morocco! So sad 😢 welcome back! Love to your meniscus! (I just sprained my ankle!)

@joy2youandme7 11 месяцев назад

That's beautiful, Cole!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Joy!

@ghills4909 11 месяцев назад

God bless Cole, thanks for sharing. So so proud of you

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

so grateful to be able to share!

@saraimaelstrom 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. Your interpretation of the Gabor Mate quote really resonates with me as well as the description of physical dependency. I have recommended Emerge to several people since I was part. I am so grateful for you sharing your powerful journey Cole! Inspiring and insightful doesn't even begin to describe it.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Isn’t it a good one! Big love Sara

@maggiearndt9595 11 месяцев назад

You don’t have to know where you are going .. just keep going !!!!!Omg .. that is so powerful .. thank you !!!! Lost my true soul mate a year again.. it feels the same I think .. it’s brutal !!! Namaste 🙏

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

The road will appear eventually….liminal spaces, especially grievous one are so hard, stay w you 🥰

@mrszavaras 11 месяцев назад

I’m sorry for your loss. So much of what she shares applies far beyond addiction and into suffering. 💜

@maggiearndt9595 11 месяцев назад

@@COLECHANCEYOGACCY thank you so much .. I just knew there was a deeper reason I felt so drawn to you and your Chanel .. together strong 🌟🌟

@maggiearndt9595 11 месяцев назад

@@mrszavaras no kidding hey !!! Thank you .. I feel you close !! Need ♥️

@mrszavaras 11 месяцев назад

@@maggiearndt9595🫶🏽💜🫶🏽

@schlephead 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic! I am also celebrating 10 years sober as of August 30th. Had a couple of starts and stops before that, but nothing beats the glowing hum of sobriety. Thank you for sharing this and really wish there was a way to join you in Thailand, but perhaps another time.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

That is awesome! Conrgats! And yes, let’s make it happen another time…I’m putting together a Hawaiian & Colorado offering for the summer!

@tanyathompson6450 8 месяцев назад

I am in awe of your strength… I have been doing your stretch video’s with no idea of your story. Just loving you! You are a TRUE beacon of light to all kinds of souls. I thank you for your courage to share, your beauty and your truth. NEVER stop sharing and shining your light BRIGHT! May you continue to be blessed with the goodness, blessing and hope in each and every day!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate these kind works!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 8 месяцев назад

Words!

@suzysuze6797 11 месяцев назад

Wow thanks for sharing. I think of you as a role model and had no idea. Thanks for letting me know you struggled and still struggle and how you get past it. I needed this today. I have an addiction too. Thank you for making me think about myself and be honest with myself. Congratulations on ten years. ❤❤❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Yes we are all more alike than we think! Glad it resonated

@alienjjj 11 месяцев назад

The real world begins when we work with what remains. ♥ Thank you again Cole for putting yourself outhere and beign an inspiration and companion all this time, it feels like eventhought youre the only one talking, you are also listening. 🙇

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this kind message

@angelicahealy4389 11 месяцев назад

So brave babe! Good share 😘 your lead on speaking truth inspires (& scares) me… congrats on 10yrs ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

@antsteep 2 месяца назад

Yesterday I stumbled on one of your yoga videos. I found your vibe to be so relatable and instantly subscribed. Today after seeing this story I understand why I found you so relatable. Thank you for sharing this. I am helping a close friend with their addiction and I found so many nuggets of wisdom here. Thanks for your truth.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 2 месяца назад

Mmm, thanks for sharing that & glad you’re holding space for your friend. We need good friends AND be sure to take care of you too. 🌸

@jillmiller8528 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations for 10 years! I feel like my higher power led me to your yoga practice and then later found out you were in recovery just like me. I celebrated 12 years of sobriety in May, and it’s in remembering how bad it was that makes me realize how good I have it today. Thank you for all your work and thank you for sharing your story.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Oh wow! Ya know this actually happens a lot & I find it so interesting! We have a spidey sense for people like us 😂

@JillMiller-tf2ty 11 месяцев назад

@@COLECHANCEYOGACCY Hot mess radar seeking change??? 😉

@MaraJadeSkky 11 месяцев назад

I'm so grateful I got clean when I did (heroin was my DOC) I can't fathom being in active addiction now with fentanyl...I'd be dead in no time and S.O.L. if nobody has narcan..sometimes multiple narcans are needed. Ughhh it's terrifying.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

I KNOW me too. It’s really terrifying & grateful we’ve both escaped that ….

@ricardoe.jaramillo8871 5 месяцев назад

Hi and congratulations on the recovery. Your presence popped up on my scroll page and I was immediately drawn to it being that I am one who has also experienced that type of pain. Heroin was a part of me for about 16 years. Now I am appreciating a little over 4 years free from the drug addictions. I have also been exploring yoga for about two years now and it has and is helping along with other methods. Any how I just want to express my appreciation for this that you are doing for it is helping many and now my self included. I resonate with the words you speak and how you speak them is awesome. Not only explaining yoga but the messages behind the message. You weave it together beautifully. Thank You!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 5 месяцев назад

Hey, thanks for sharing! Grateful to be on this path of recovery, and yoga, with you! This practice has really been a salve for me - really glad to get to share little nuggets that have helped me along the way. Massive congrats on your continued journey 🥰 this is the better way!

@momothaamin5148 11 месяцев назад

What an amazing journey you had. You are such an inspiration to so many people , please keep going.Thanks for sharing, much love to you, may you always be blessed ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@ozgekrklk4718 10 месяцев назад

I began yoga with your videos and so suprised to watch that. I had used cannabis for 2 years, it was great at the beginning and horrible after tolerance had developed. I had been in bad situations too but I realized that it is ego which makes me feel ashamed for these bad experiences. After admitting that I am just an human being who will not even be existing on earth after a few decades, and considering life is painful and difficult it is all understandable to try to seek happiness with substances, but not a true way of course. There is nothing to be ashamed for, at the end it is my life and I am not regretful.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

Sounds like you are gathering some wider perspective! Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of….attachment is part of all human experiences, it’s just manifests differently for each of us🌱

@samagog 11 месяцев назад

I discovered you when I was just getting out of rehab, about 6 years ago. You’ve been guiding my practice every day! Thank you!!!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Amazing - so glad to be on this path w ya!

@gigimarie2732 10 месяцев назад

I have followed you for years but do not engage in the comments. However, this was truly warranted. So happy to have you here and wholly present. 😊🙌🏽

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

Nawwww, Appreciate it♥️

@dancing_alien631 4 месяца назад

I am so proud of you, I am crying all the time watching this video, I also was a drug addict and alcoholic since I was 16, but not that hard, I was at the "party" level, however, I know how much pain and shame is trying to be hidden by this "partying", unfortunately, it was related to so much violent men around me. Was not having a problem to stop, but still dealing with consequences on a lot of levels of living. However, they are good and bad. I love all my experiences and happy with who I am❤p.s. enjoyed this morning's liberating cry

@goldenginn49 8 месяцев назад

Beyond thankful you survived! Thank you for sharing your story! You are loved and appreciated! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 7 месяцев назад

Nawwww appreciate ya!

@allisonmack6313 7 месяцев назад

I so appreciate your transparency and sharing of your experience on this. I think this could be so helpful to so many people. Bravo on 10 years sober. That is HUGE.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@robertaarzola3650 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations on your 10 years of happiness and living life fully! Your story is unbelievable and so believable at the same time. I love practicing with you and listening to your words of encouragement throughout your videos. What a beautiful soul. Although I haven’t experienced any addictions, I love hearing your story. It makes me more connected to yoga and wanting to be kinder and more gentle. I started doing yoga every day since March 13, 2020 and haven’t missed one day! I must start my day with yoga! Thank you for all you do. Namaste ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 6 месяцев назад

Wow Roberta? Thanks for this message! I love that you are so dedicated to your practice!

@MaraJadeSkky 11 месяцев назад

I found you shortly into being clean and sober. Now I have about 8 years clean. Thanks for being a part of my journey.🥰

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

LOVE to read this. Congrats

@st-xq3qr 11 месяцев назад

WOW! Congratulations!!!!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@sister2mysoul 8 месяцев назад

Cole. Cole. Cole... whew! Where do I start? I found you on Yoga TX and fell in love with your style of teaching, vibe, and spirit. The more I followed your practice and found out you are on a journey to advocate for those who are in recovery or have an innate desire to recover... you pricked my heart that much more. I remember one day turning off the video because you were addressing addiction. I was pissed 🙄🤧😅 The reason why had nothing to do with you. It was ME! God was beginning to deal with me through You! It was time to face the ugly sides of myself and my addictions on an even deeper level. Yes, I was doing the "work" but it was time to take a deep dive into the parts I was turning a blind eye to. I still kept you close despite having an attitude about my own mess. Thank you for showing Up for yourself and the Collective because I have been doing the work to free myself from my food addiction, alcohol addiction and weed addiction! I love you Sis! I thank God for putting you on my path! It's definitely an inside job! Congrats on 10 years and cheers to a MILLION MORE!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Be well ❤❤❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 8 месяцев назад

Nawww thank you for sharing this appreciation with me!

@awitchintheattic 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your truth with such humility and compassion. I’ll be sharing this video with my women gathering group.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 9 месяцев назад

Grateful for this!

@darrahhall 11 месяцев назад

Whew! What a powerful testimony. Cole I’m so very proud of you! I first discovered you 5 years ago during your Yoga TX days and feel so incredibly blessed to bear witness to your growth and journey. Congratulations on 10 years! I can’t express my gratitude enough to you for sharing your gifts, your pain, and your strength with us. You are an inspiration! I’m sending you an abundance of love! 💛💛💛💛

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh I so appreciate it!

@user-ww4sk1ym1d 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your story and being honest and true! I'm almost at 7 years. Around my soberversary, I usually start watching some testimonials of those further along the road.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 6 месяцев назад

Ahhh lovely!! 7 years of living!

@annawashum5524 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! Congratulations! ❤ to you!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!! 😊

@hogrotten6897 8 месяцев назад

Congratulations!!! I love it when younger people get the chance to live thier intended lives. I had 9 then a bad accident and that started the battle with pain pills. Once I knew I was healed Id look in the mirror and think "all that to become a junkie" . And the universe said throw them away!!! O. M. G. Id rather do chemotherapy again. Then the universe said quietly "yoga". I've learned to follow that voice. Today I found you , Gotta love it.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 8 месяцев назад

Ahhh wow, what a ride. Glad you are listening in. It’s freaking hard & brave. So grateful for this practice ♥️♥️♥️ahhhhhhhh

@jensterooniam 11 месяцев назад

Hey Cole. Thanks so much for this...for your story, for your classes, for it all. I've been clean since 2009 and I relate so much to what you shared. At some point I stopped celebrating and reflecting, and you've reminded me of how much it always meant to me. I've been trying to quit smoking since 2009 - with a year or two year, then six months and so on. And there are times - often times - that I wonder if I will be doing this on and off thing the rest of my life. I don't like that thought. It hurts. At the same time, I am also trying to work with the self acceptance, and the many, many layers that are held in this addiction. At some point you stop wanting to even talk about with anyone, because you're so sick of listening to yourself. But you've given me some extra fuel...some extra hope today. I thank you for that, and so much more. Much love to you. And congratulations!!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Yea it’s important to reflect! Especially if we still hold shame & pain there! We can enter gently & stay for short times but I do believe we don’t truly heal until we bring all parts of our self with us. And always work in progress but worth it!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

And it doesn’t mean rumination, just mindful awareness. I for sure played the denial card too long in all the ways!

@jacquelinerideout9487 11 месяцев назад

You are amazing ! An individual of strength and inspiration .

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much

@mrszavaras 11 месяцев назад

Just keep doing the next thing. This. And thank you for opening your heart and sharing this.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

♥️♥️♥️

@deborahwaterfallen106 11 месяцев назад

God bless you and keep you, shine it’s face on you and give you peace.🏹❤️

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

🥰🥰🥰

@myzjed5576 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this! You affect people in ways you will never know. All the best in the new year!! ❤🙏

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 7 месяцев назад

🥰🥰 you too!

@devanyehansen2162 11 месяцев назад

Congrats on 10 years!!! I'm currently 11 days sober, being very dependent on alcohol. I love your channel and find your openness about your journey. I tried AA, but something about it made my cravings unbearably strong, so now I go to SMART Recovery meetings.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Try Refuge Recovery too & there are others. SMART is great too! If you go to my www.emergerecovery.com there are a list of resources like books, meetings, podcasts

@dancing_alien631 4 месяца назад

And I am also so much grateful for the second chance! I always see it as a wonder.❤❤❤ no one of my drug addict friends have normal life by this time as far as I know, some of them died before 30s yo

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 3 месяца назад

It absolutely is a wonder! We are very fortunate-not many get the opportunity to live a different life. Glad the talk moved you 😊

@shekinahrocio6640 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so mucho for opening up and sharing your stoey. It is so inspiring. You are brave, inteligente and awesome!!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 10 месяцев назад

Appreciate it!

@lamisizmirly2074 11 месяцев назад

Hats down for you Cole !! You inspire me in so many ways and addiction is not only to alcohol or drugs.. we have been addicted to so many ideas and toxic people and toxic life patterns that we think for instance that we can’t live without and it is oh so draining and fatale to our souls and bodies.. to work with what remains is the chance that the higher force some times grant you to tell you it is not over yet until you decide it is over.. love you so much and always inspired by your practices 🤍🙏🏻

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

🥰🥰🥰appreciate it! And yeaaaaa, addiction is a wide wide spectrum! So is recovery ❤️‍🩹

@rotano 11 месяцев назад

incredible !

@meg659 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing your truth and wisdom, and congratulations

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you ♥️

@desmonddevos6792 11 месяцев назад

Namaste Cole! and Namaste! : ) This video brought me to long needed tears. - Though I was blessed to find your practices about year ago.. Not all sober houses are built equally, lol... Seriously though too, you got me through a mega difficult period. Cannot thank you enough. I love you, jk, not. Im not 10 years "perfect" and as we all have a different, scenario, story. Trying to keep it simple - thank you for being you and all of the practices you share. Hope and promises. Best, Desmond

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Desmond…absolutely, we all have a very different story…so glad to hear you are on the path

@bbwendy89 11 месяцев назад

Proud of you

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

🥰

@ShevyCardoza 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. You inspire me so much. ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your appreciation!

@shalomgad 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your journey. You’re amazing! Much love and light❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

♥️♥️♥️

@katieandbelle 28 дней назад

Thank you for sharing

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 28 дней назад

My pleasure 😊

@olgaevdokimov4752 11 месяцев назад

Congratulations, Cole ❤ thank you for sharing 🙏 if you can answer my question too in the next video, you said you are not going to AA already, but is there any other group you are going at? Thank you 🙏😊

@christinab.9427 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@aaronvytlacil672 11 месяцев назад

I love you Cole ❤

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

🥰🥰🥰🥰big love!

@user-sg9ly2xo2b Месяц назад

We are drug free thank God I have done so many drugs did drugs to forget and to absorb my addiction of my dual personality

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY Месяц назад

Celebrating your sobriety!!

@barbaracamenzind2964 11 месяцев назад

Danke!

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

Ahhh appreciate it!

@stephenh6695 11 месяцев назад

Thank you a lot.

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 11 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@su361 8 месяцев назад

❤congrats

@COLECHANCEYOGACCY 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for joining me!

@su361 8 месяцев назад

@@COLECHANCEYOGACCY I didn't like yoga because it was shown a lot as something elite and not for everyone. Till your and Jen's videos found me on yt. Now I join you almost every day. ❤️