My Sobriety: What Happened? (Did I make it to 2 years?)
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I just wanted to say I’m sorry for not listening to you when you said how awful she was. You were right man.
I'm sorry everythng is happening with you with Johnny. I'm glad that Swoop has brought in so much evidence that has made it clear that it wasn't you, it was him. You were gratious, and tried to make him feel better, but he wouldn't stop. I wish nothing but peace and happiness for you, Josh. You deserve a good life.
Hmm yeah, I think she's hurt him too. But fair enough
You think who has hurt him too? Swoop, for allowing him the opportunity to say his piece and take accountability for the role he played, which he did? That’s admirable, and Swoop didn’t force him to partake in that interview.
Just wanted to share my appreciation for everyone that has shared part of their story over the last couple of years. Sobriety hasn't been easy, but it's MORE than worth it. If you're suffering, it's time to do something about it. I say that because I know the dangers of letting it fester while allowing it to poison every good part of you. Let's try this together, one day at a time.
I'm going on 3 weeks sober. It took a blow up fight with my husband of 8 years but we are both sober and going to therapy now
@@allie6469 I'm so happy for you, hope you can continue on this good journey!!
@@charitys.3862 Thank you. It has been really beneficial for me. I'm able to be useful and am actually working 6 days a week now and staying busy helps keep my mind off it
@@allie6469 3 weeks is AMAZING. I absolutely understand why that blow up was difficult yet necessary. I commend you both for pushing thru this. I wish I could hang with you guys and pass around a few Diet Dr. Peppers.
@@JoshuaDTV Thank you so much! I agree the way it happened was less than ideal but it was the push we needed to turn off the alcohol and the flaring tempers that come with it and focus on a healthy life for ourselves and each other.
It took me 11.5 years just to reach 90 days but boy lemme tell ya when I FINALLY did it felt GOOD! Now I am looking at year 19 on 8/23/2022. If I can do it so can anybody! Keep coming back Josh it works if you work it!
What an incredible story Zora. I needed to hear that today. Sometimes I beat myself up for how long it took me to quit. No need for that right?
I’m desperate to stop. I’m sick when I have and sick when I stop. I’m trapped. 😢
@@jaymemorrell9009 you can do this 🤗 one day at a time ❤
Damn it man, I’m so happy to see you healthy and happy.
I’ve watched you since 2015 and you have matured so much. It’s great to see a genuine person on UA-cam.
Thank you Dani! I appreciate you then and now.
I’m glad u mentioned Pammy💕 glad she’s supported u & ur still happy, I love seeing ur greys, it only means u’ve made it thus far just like we all have with our own struggles we r survivors in whatever struggles we have.. congrats!
She’s been with me every step of the way!
Hey Josh. I'm really happy you are a strong enough person to have recorded, edited, posted this. But most of all, quit. I've been drinking daily, and drinking a lot, for a long time. I wanted to share my opinion: videos like yours help. Without a doubt. Thank you for the inspiration, and you're right...once someone decides to do/not do something for themselves...that's when it sticks. And I'm really hoping I get to that place before I've damaged my body too severely to recover ❤
The change in you is amazing , you look so changed and healthy.
But the most noticeable change comes from within , I see it in your eyes and hear it in the way you speak .
A genuine and compassionate person on UA-cam is a rare find these days.
Keep up the good work, you’re worth it❤️
When I watched this back I thought: dang man I’m so boring now. But then I realized it was me slightly maturing and embracing the chapter I’m in. Your comment means a lot, it definitely feels nice when others can sense a change too.
Dammmmm, wow look at the difference!!!!! You look so handsome and beautiful again. See ❤❤❤ Hard work pays off.
I'm sober as of Feb 1 this year from a 10 year opiate addiction. Congrats on your sobriety and you seem like an amazing person :) Thanks for sharing your story!
I'm so proud of you, Josh for all that you've been through, that you've proven not just to us but to yourself that we all need to change and not to blame others for some turns of events that happens and that we need to take action and accountability. I admire your strength and courage to do what you need to do for you. I am happy that everything has now turned into blessings and all. You're a sweet guy and that I wanna applaud you for doing what you're doing it all. Blessings to you and your family and your wife, Pamela.
agree!
I was just thinking about you yesterday. Proud of you man. You've been transparent about how hard this has been, and you've pushed through every single obstacle. Keep it up.
Wasn’t always ya pretty, but I’m glad it’s out there for people to see. My life has honestly humbled me many times.
Just wanted to apologize for not listening to you in 2016. My full support is behind you. I wish you the best of luck in everything you do❤
Congratulations Josh! It’s been a beautiful thing to observe this process of growth for you. Keep up the good work!
So proud of you Josh! You look so happy! Can't wait to continue watching you on this journey!
Congratulations, Joshua! What an amazing accomplishment!
So happy for you! Congratulations! I'm so happy you're back on UA-cam and doing what makes you happy.
Congratulations Josh. It's awesome to hear you are happy and healthy 💜
So proud of you!!! I have been watching your videos for years. Thank you for sharing your journey. It really does mean a lot.
Thanks for your video. It meant a lot. Congratulations on 2 years sobriety!! GREAT to see you back again.
This is very heartwarming. Thank you, Joshua ❤ feels good to see you healthy and at ease
I grew up with a parent that drank. A major turning point was the day they forgot to pick me up from school and I had to walk home in the rain Bc the school already closed and cell phones didn’t exist. I got home and called the bar where they would drink most days after work.
It was hard to call. And it was hard to force reality to be seen. But the pain that was caused was finally recognized and now 20 years later I have a parent and not just a place holder.
So happy you’re taking care of yourself. Choosing yourself everyday. 💜💜
I'm so happy for you, and this is such a powerful video. Been 13 years for me!
I am happy that you are healing/getting better Josh. Wishing you the best! Glad to see you posting again. ❤
hi josh, just wanted you to know that i appreciate you sharing your story and journey with your audience and we are so proud of how far you've come. i've been a viewer since 2013 and it hurt to see you having a hard time with alcohol. i didn't have an addiction, but the last 2 years were the worst of my life due to me being severely depressed and in a pit so dark i didn't think i would ever get out. but watching you push through and stay sober was incredibly motivating for me. and you look great! you radiate positive energy and happiness in this video. i'm so excited about what your channel has to offer from here on.
Missed seeing you around here. So happy to hear that you're doing so well. Keep loving you!
As a long time fan and supporter, I am so proud of you and pleased for you. I have so much respect for the absolute rawness and honesty of your content, you’re so far from the person that you thought you needed to be all those years ago. I am really enjoying your new videos, I love following your journey ❤️
I’m so happy for you and so proud of you. Thank you so much for being authentic and open. Your courage is admirable. So much looking forward to what you will share with us going forward ❤️
Hey Josh, glad to see you have made the two year mark! I hadn’t been keeping up with you lately but I did notice there was a pause at some point. Glad you’re sharing things again.
These last several months have been very difficult for me and my family. I lost my dad in December and coping has been difficult. I may not struggle with addiction, but I am dealing with binge eating sometimes. I feel sort of out of control and I have been seeking help. The point on holding yourself accountable for your actions is important for me to hear because I have to take better care of myself; not just for myself, but for my family because it affects them, too. Thank you for the reminder. Wish you continued success!
I'm on year three and your "have you ever considered having a drink?" answer hit me personally because, yeah, I'd probably be fine to have a drink now. To drink socially now. But that's not why I stopped. I didn't stop so one day I could drink again casually. I stopped because I knew that if I was ever in a bad place again and drinking "socially" that I could so very easily fall back into hiding it and drinking alone and all the other shit. So yeah, I could have a drink and I'd be fine. But I lost the privilege of that and that's a standard I have to keep for myself. Cheers man, glad to see you're doing well.
EXACTLY!!!
I go by my new mantra: “Having a drink should NEVER be the reward for being sober for a while. Waking up the next day with a clear and healthy mind is.”
I used to reward myself for being sober for a few weeks by having a drink (this was in 2017-2020) That ALWAYS left the door open for the problem to come back. Everyone is different, but I’ve learned not to risk it.
I don’t have experience personally with addiction, but have so many loved ones who do, and this was so eloquently put, and eye opening, so thank you. ❤️
@@JoshuaDTV well said!
We love you Josh! ❤️
Congrats on two years, man! It's crazy how many things can happen in just two years, even if it is just a short time, every day is a chance to become better.
You look so healthy and so much better! Well done! Such a legend!
Happy 2 years! We're all so proud of you!
Fantastic video, Josh. I'm coming up to three years alcohol-free myself. It's so heartening to see you thrive in your journey. Your videos on sobriety are an inspiration for those of us with addictions to keep on going. Glad to see you being your true self. Wishing you, Pam and Shadow all the very best!
Looking and sounding HEALTHY, Josh. You’re a good egg and it’s so lovely to see you doing well! And Shadow is especially precious in this video. 💕
I am a long time subscriber of yours Josh, and I want to praise you on your sobriety. Every day is worth celebrating and though I don’t know you personally I want to tell you how proud of you I am. I know I shared my two younger brothers sobriety journey with you and they both are getting ready to celebrate they are 3 1/2 year mark. Continue the good work, you look so healthy and very happy and I wish you nothing but the best! 💗
So so so proud of you and all you have accomplished.
Thank you for sharing your journey. You have helped so many, I do not think you truly realize it. Your truthfulness and transparency is genuine and from the heart. Again, thank you.
Way to go!! So so proud of you. You look so healthy and happy!! Never an easy battle but you are doing it
I feel like it!!! The battle is worth fighting! Even when you fall down, getting up is most important
Congratulations Josh ! 👏🏼✨
So happy you're doing well Josh! 🥰
I'm so happy for you Josh, and so proud of you for taking control of your life. One day at a time, I wish you so much joy for the future. ♥
I love your honesty. I personally do not struggle with addiction but by you being SO transparent and genuine you are helping so many people Josh! Thank you for being you!!
Glad to see you’re doing well man! I’ve known a lot of people that have struggled with addiction and it always makes my heart feel happy when I see them on the road to doing better
Sweet little old man Shadow. Congrats on your sobriety!!
Shadow!! Missed him so much. Excited to continue the video! Love ya Josh!
Love you dearly, Joshua!!!
Congratulations Josh! So proud of you! You look healthy and handsome!
Congratulations Josh. So very proud of you. Your recovery is such a triumph and great news on this side of the internet. Thanks for sharing happy Josh - with an amazing side of Pamela and Shadow - with us.
Catherine :) your comments have always made me smile (Pamela too!)
I hope you are doing well and still making safe and healthy choices. You may never see this but I felt this video was an excellent one to send some good vibes and best wishes your way. I hope by now you have celebrated 3 years but even if you’re celebrating 24 hours, you’re worthy.
Good on you Josh! I watched you years and years ago and always check in on you every now and then. Im so happy to see you living your best life.
I am so incredibly proud of how you have stayed the course. What a smile you have brought to my face knowing you are doing it. You and your wife are the real thing. Sending you both my warmest regards.
THANK YOU!!! It feels great to know my smile isn’t there to cover up anything anymore. Pamela sends her love as well!
I can't say enough just how proud I am of you Joshua!
Appreciate it Mrs. Arroyo!
I'm so happy for you Josh. Keep your head up 💜
This is amazing, so happy for you🙏🏼❤️
I think what you were getting at but forgot was something along the lines of, "positivity doesn't always FEEL positive". And that is SOOO true! I was reminded of this Proverb "Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy." Proverbs 27:6. Ridiculously tough but true, take a lot of maturity as well!
You nailed it!!! Thank you for finishing my thought for me. I honestly was thinking about it like crazy till now. You saved me lololol 😂
@@JoshuaDTV No problem! 😂
So proud of you! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this! Hi Shadow ❤️
Josh I’m so proud of you. You are so strong❤️
Joshua I’m so glad year two is here. And you’re keeping on! My oldest brother is an alcoholic and never did anything about it. He winded up in the hospital in ICU and was diagnosed with end stage liver disease. You’re such an inspiration to us both. He now lives with me and my husband. It’s been a struggle. But we are family and will get through everything. Love you and Pamela. From Nashville. ♥️♥️♥️
I love to see that your light is back on, Joshua. You’re a beautiful human with a beautiful wife and I wish the absolute best that life has to offer. God bless you! 💕
It’s a different shade of light, but it’s a good one. Nice hearing from you my friend 💙🤟🏼
Really well done on 2 years sober. I’m glad you’re in a better place- you look really well.
Joshua- I want to say thank you. Thank you for your honesty even when the truth and honesty is hard and sometimes (most times) uncomfortable. My father has been an alcoholic my whole life and it is hard being the person trying to be there, trying to be supportive without being judgemental or a enabler. It's hard to see someone you love go through something that in the moment they don't realize is bad, or difficult. Not too many people realize that those around them suffer as well. So thank you so much for opening up and acknowledging the ones who stand by you as well as your own. That is truly amazing. I am so very thankful that you are still on the positive side of addiction. Please know that even though we do not personally know each other that fact means a lot to me. Continue your journey, each step at a time. Thank you again Josh and thank you to all of your friends and family who sat next to you, cried with you fought with you and helped you win your battles. Much love and many blessings to you and your family friend. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay you!!
As a fellow southerner.. continue to share your journey
UA-cam needs a wholesome person.. I think now..ppl understand your story better ✌️ & ♥️
So proud of you Josh!! 💪🏼❤💐💐💐
I am so proud of you Josh. It is definitely not an easy thing to overcome and I am genuinely so proud of you for never giving up💙
Thanks my friend 💙🤟🏼
So proud to see you come so far! You are a true testimony that will help so many others with their struggles. Thank you for sharing your journey! Year 3 will be even better! ❤
Congrats Josh, you deserve this more than anyone! I have dealt with this personally, in my family, in my relationship and know how truly hard it is. You deserve to be sober, you deserve to be happy. Sending you so much love and positive vibes :)
Sending it right back to ya
Here for you always Josh!!! ♥️♥️♥️
joshua, so happy to hear you share your story for those that need! plus, so happy to hear from you! it feels like you are truly an old friend since i have been watching you share your life on yt for 8 years. so proud of you! 😎
Congratulations, Josh!
I've been watching for such a long time Josh, and you look so healthy and sound so happy. I am so pleased I get to watch you again here!!!
I’m so glad you’re doing well. My husband is 23 years sober this year! In his addiction 10 year. It was the hardest time of my life (and his, obviously), but God did mighty things in both of us and we are stronger…and even sweeter because of what we came through. An extra dose of sugar -because of what we went through -I always say.
Love you so much Josh. So happy you’re so happy. 💖💖💖
It’s nice to see you doing well, Josh.
So proud of you Josh!!!
It’s so nice to see you healthy and happy. You seem so at peace. I’ve followed you since 2014 and appreciate you being truly authentic about your journey. I can imagine it hasn’t been easy, but sharing your story is truly making a difference. I’m glad to hear you and Pamela are doing well. God bless you both!
Congrats dude! So proud of you 💙
I have been watching you since around 2015 throughout all the ups and downs. This, this video and this Josh, makes me so freaking happy. 2 years down and many more ahead of you. You deserve every good and positive thing in the world. ❤
It really does feel like I went thru the fire and FINALLY came out the other side, leaving behind old negative traits and baggage. I feel so much calmer inside, ya know? Also, thank you for such a thoughtful comment.
So so so proud of you, Josh. Unfortunately, I have family members who are dealing with addiction and I understand how hard it can be for everyone involved. Words can’t explain how happy I am you’ve gotten sober. Wishing you a long and happy life. ❤️
Proud of you josh! I am three years sober so I know what you have gone through and are going through.
CONGRATS TO YOU TOOOOO!!!!
I’m so proud of you. Your words feel real now. I understand being broken. Its life I think. It’s nice to see the new you man! You are an inspiration ❤️
You radiate peace, kindness, and a genuine spirit in this video! Happy for you Josh :) you seem like such a normal, relatable person - I love it!
God bless you. My parents were alcoholics, and I watched them suffer, and then had to work on my adult-child "issues".As a result I so appreciate people who take good care of themselves. I guess what I'm saying is I so admire people fighting the good fight. And for all the people you'll help, there's no telling how many kids won't grow up to be adult children of alcoholics, so you're helping them too!
So happy to see you happy josh! I’ve been here since around 2014, and I’m so happy to see how far you’ve come! 💜
Joshua, you are in a good place now, and we are proud of you. Thank you for being an inspiration ❣️
I’m so proud of you, Josh. Keep at it! Don’t give up. Reach out for help if you ever need some. You’ve got this, friend. 💙
Congratulations Josh! Your sobriety journey is inspiring to hear so thank you for sharing it.
One small bit of advice that has helped my Dad stay sober from alcohol is going to AA meetings. He found his group of help people he can talk to who understand his struggles. My Dad has been sober for 8 years now after relapsing. Going to meetings has helped him not give into his addiction.
Wishing you the best in your journey!
I'm so happy for you! 💙
I’ve been watching you for a very long time. You are an amazing human. I’m so glad you’re doing well.
Love you Joshua you have come such a long way. And we are so proud of you 💞
Glad to see you are doing well!!!!
Thank you for sharing this sensitive part of your life, it really takes courage and humility. I have followed you for so long and i always come back to see how you are. I will always support you and this channel! ❤️ God bless
I was hesitant at first, but realized it wasn’t about me. That made it easier to film. Thank you for leaving such a kind reminder that there are some really great people out there.
We love you and Pam. You've been through so much. I was a fan since you were with the person who shall not be named. I'm so happy you and Pam are happy and healthy together. Keep it up.
Well done to you, this is a big deal and you should be proud, sending you kind regards and well wishes, and wishing you all the best on your journey
My dad is 14 years sober. Not everyday will be easy but it’s great to see you healthy with a clear mind!!
He’s a strong human to do that. Happy for him and for your family.
@@JoshuaDTV happy for you as well!!!
Proud of you, Josh 🌻
I’m so proud of you Josh
Proud of you!
My mom reached 90 days sober yesterday! we have been watching since before your daily vlogs. I also met you on tour and i still remember your genuine hug❤️ thank you for sharing your story then & now it means so much to so many people❤️
Truly, congratulations to your mom!!! I’m so glad we got to connect all those years ago. Glad you’re still here too 💙