ONE YEAR SOBER: Facing My Demons
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- ONE YEAR SOBER: Facing My Demons
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One year ago from the release of this video I took my final drink. Thankfully my wife Pamela was there to love me through this past year. If you're struggling with any type of addiction or dark thoughts, please don't face it alone. I did for so long... and it almost ended me. Click below for more information.
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Josh, I’ve been watching you for probably 6 years. I’m so incredibly proud of you for getting through this and coming out on the other side sober. I’m also thankful you have such wonderful, solid, supportive people like Pamela, Erin, and your mom in your life. I think you’re very gifted with being vulnerable and motivating others - it’s cool to see that gifting come to fruition in this video with such a powerful message. Sending you and your fam all the good vibes!
Hey Mira! Just had to come back to your comment and respond to you :) Thank you for saying something so considerate and kind to me. Even when I'm doing well I still get extremely paranoid/insecure/worried that what I'm putting out there is redundant or cringeworthy. Thank you. I truly appreciate it. My support crew is amazing and I wouldn't know what I'd be without them!
Yes he is a good story of character development
PAMELA IS AN AWESOME CAMERA PERSON.
she crushed it
Ugh I’m crying listening to Pamela speak to you in the car. The look on your face and her powerful words. You two are just incredible people 😭
she has so much to give to others :))))) I'm a lucky dude
So do you, Josh!
@@violawarden7862 Yes! They are both lucky to have each other ❤️
My husband is sober and listening to Pamela warms my heart entirely. I’m not typically one to comment on yt videos but after watching your video I couldn’t help myself. It is not easy to understand all the struggles a sober person encounters but I can say that it is a true privilege to love someone who chooses to better themselves each and every day. #onedayatatime
CONGRATULATIONS! I'll be one year sober next wk and you've inspired me to stick to sobriety 💜🦆
Congratulations!!!!
@@gabbielogan9271 thank you 💜
hell yeah Carson!!!!!!! proud of youuuu!!!
@@JoshuaDTV thank you!!! I'm proud of you too 💜💜
Congratulations Carson! Proud of you!!
Congratulations Josh on one year sober. I am so proud of you. I've been battling depression for about 8 years. I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt in December 2017. I never thought I would want to be here, but I'm trying to learn that life is so beautiful & I deserve to be here. I'm so glad you're doing better. It's a journey
So happy you’re here!
Thank you always for your openness. I’m glad that you are not only still here on this earth, but that you still post here on UA-cam. These days are been heavy days for me, so I haven’t been keeping up with you and Pamela. But seeing the title, seeing the words “one year” brought a smile to my face. I’m so proud of you and your family. The hardest part of staying at someone’s side isn’t keeping from walking away but convincing your loved one that you will never leave. This has been a journey for you all and that’s why I say I am proud of you guys. Much love to you all 😊
The way to look at Pam when in the car, in the parking lot just talking ... is pure love. I can see it in your face. You adore her. There is no other emotion but love for her and adoration for what she is saying and how she says it and how that is how she sees you. ❤️
just saying "thank you" for this video seems empty because of the power your story and the way you put it out there....you are literally going to save someones life one day.... well your own.. and someone elses... so much love and gratitude for you sharing this with the world.... when we keep quiet about our struggles.. it doesnt effect anyone.. but you arent doing that and its awesome
Hi Josh. I have been following you for as long as I can remember. I feel like I've seen you through all your ups and downs. So I'm so proud seeing you raising even more awareness than there already is in the world for people who are struggling with this issue. You are truly helping so many people. Or maybe it's only one person. Either way, you are helping people. Congratulations Joshua. I am so proud of you
one is enough for me :)
@@JoshuaDTV :)
Your story is so unique. I would love to hear about the rise of UA-cam the public breakup the reuniting with Pam, mom sick and dad stuff, the full story with nothing held back. Not talking bad about anyone but just your truth type of Doc.
Pamela is so kind, sweet, and gentle. You can tell how much she loves him just by how softly she speaks to him and helps him talk through things. ❤️
I’ve watched Joshua for so long and I know what Pamela was saying about him learning to care about himself. I watched it for years.
I can’t believe you started your sobriety in 2020 of all years. I’m unbelievably proud of you.
You’re incredible ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Also Josh has the most adorable listening face🥰 he literally looks like a child lol
So proud for you! 525,600 minutes is a long time to give up something minute by minute. This is not a small thing. Celebrating with you! And good gracious you have an incredible woman by your side. Love you both.
I just celebrated my 1 year sober March 1st! Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.
So proud of you!!!
I'm so happy for you!! CONGRATULATIONS!
That’s awesome!
Yessss!!! Amazing!!
My mom is really struggling with alcohol, she’s sorta stable now, but it was so difficult for me to live with her and her emotional abuse. I wanna show her this video and hope it helps her. She’s so lost
I'm so sorry for you. I hope you have a support system to show you the love and support you need in life.
Try to find Al-Anon meetings in your area! It can really help you get connected to people who have similar experiences and give you tools to heal from the emotional trauma. Take care 💜
A few years later, indeed, but I want to send you well wishes, and I hope things are going better for you and your mom!
This is the best video you've ever done. I am so proud of you! Thank you for being so raw and honest and sharing your story. You've never looked so calm and real. You are an inspiration and I believe will touch more lives than you know. Thank goodness for Pamela. I seriously love you Josh and look forward to seeing more of your journey!
It’s a forever journey! One day at a time. You’re doing great and we all are proud of you no matte what. The best thing you’ve done is get therapy and support through all of this!
We all love you and have seen such maturity and growth in you this years! There may be more struggle but there is more joy and humility in your eyes now!
CONGRATULATIONS ON ONE YEAR SOBER
This was so wonderfully edited with such a powerful message. I’m so proud of you and so happy you’re still with us, in general and on UA-cam. I’m excited to see what you do in the future. Love to you and yours 💜💜
Josh I’ve been watching you since 2014 and you made me laugh during the hardest time in my life, which meant and still means so much. I’ve been honored to watch your journey and growth over the years. I wish you didn’t have to struggle with the things you’ve gone through but I am so happy you are finding happiness and light. And I am happy you have loved ones who support you (including your viewers!). I know there is so much brightness to come for you. I am proud of you!
Such great analogies! God bless you & thank you for allowing us to see into a small window into your“home” - just remember we all have a few rooms that are not always clean or in order, but eventually we get to it & it’s ok to ask for a little help from time to time to get the job done. ❤️
Joshua. I am so happy to see you. It's been a long time. I went through my own sober journey. So proud you are coming up on two years. I'm coming up on 5. Listening to this brought back EXACT memories. I am glad you made this video. People need to hear the struggle. And how glorious life is without alcohol. You sound so great. So calm and clear and full of grace. There is so much life on the other side and I am thrilled you can enjoy it. Such good vibes and love to you and your family. You ended up exactly where you were meant to be.
Congratulations, my friend.
oh Harry ;) love ya
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a year!!! that is so incredible!! im so proud of you
I'm so proud of you, dude. For real. I've watched since like 2012. You're such an incredible human. Always rooting for you!
off topic, but i am just curious, how did you first find joshua? i have been a fan since ‘14 myself.
I'm so glad you are sober. My sister's demons took her away from us. I'm very glad you are still here with us.
sorry for your loss.Hope you are doing ok
@@vakaxx thank you so much.
@@tammydickerson1274 ❤️❤️
Pat yourself on the back - happy sobriety birthday, Josh!!! That is so awesome, and so not easy.
good for you! I have myself dealt with demons and I know how hard it is to overcome
Sitting with the pain is so hard, but it's the only way to be transformed and to actually be able to receive real beauty and be nourished by it. Thank you for authentically sharing the hard work, the pain and the joy of your story with us - it's beautiful!
Like before watching this video, you've been one of my favorite UA-camrs since 2014 and I hope you're doing fine and your family in this crazy pandemic ♥️♥️
I think we can all agree, the world is better with you in it and your efforts to maintain sobriety are seen and greatly appreciated. Keep going!
So very proud of you, Josh! I will have 10 years sober on April 5th. Love to you and Pamela both. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You have come a LONG way. It's really great to have watched your journey for so long and now to see you in this place. There is no doubt in my mind how truly difficult it has been. Congrats Josh, happy for you and your family!
It's so hard to bring it up to my dad who is in the absolute depths of his addiction. I've had to cut most ties with him and not just because of the pandemic but because his choices affect me and my children negatively as well as putting us in dangerous situations and it is so so hard. He is my daddy my hero and seeing him weak against his addiction doesn't seem real. Josh to say that I'm proud of you, even though I don't know you is such an understatement. My dad isn't ready and he may not ever be. And I might lose him to it but your story and the other stories like it do give me hope. ❤
even though we do not know one another, i am very proud of you. especially for choosing the well being of your children! i went through something similar with my own mother. even though i am still heart broken over not having her in my life, i finally (with the strength of my spouse, fam + friends) had to tell her that i have to choose my own well being. 💔
i wish you the best! 🌈⭐️
@@treebles Aww thank you! I'm sorry you have to go through it too. My children are my life. It's so sad because my dad was the only father figure my son and daughter had before he started using. He was always there for them like he was for me growing up. The drugs change them and I think that's been the hardest part for us. Thank you for reaching out to me and encouraging me it means a lot.
😭😭😭 Someone needed this today. This is beautiful. Thanks for this! Thanks for sharing your story! Happy 1 year!!! We love you! ❤️❤️
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so proud of you.
thank you JC!
Celebrate every milestone- its well deserved! Also... I would love to hear more of Pamelas side too - my husband just got out of detox after dipping his toes back in after 3 years sober. I'm doing what I can to support him though it - know his heart. I'm not going anywhere!
Congratulations Josh. You should be so proud. I’m so genuinely happy for you
I'm proud of you Josh!
I'm so proud of you. Congratulations on being a year sober. I love you
Proud of you Josh!!! Keep it up! You’ve got us all behind you cheering you on!
I will be looking forward to the 2 year video. Congrats. We are all so proud of ypu
Congratulations Josh! I'm very proud of you
Congrats, Josh, I'm so proud of you! And I appreciate Pamela's insight on how the loved ones of the person struggling can be loving and supportive during their time of struggle.
Josh, I never comment on videos, ever. But I feel like I can't continue my day without sharing this.
I just learned who you are through a dark part of your past. I kept watching video after video of people making you out to be some terrible person... But there was some sort of connection. I couldn't figure it out.
This is my first video on your channel that I've watched.
I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being so vulnerable. I have been in Pamela's shoes for the last 9 years & I wouldn't change it for the world. My husband had demons when we met, while we dated & I was totally ignorant to the fact that it was a problem. One day he confessed and I did nothing but support him. We went to AA classes together and BOTH benefited every time. He got sober and I married the hell out of that man.
Just wanted to say you have people that are proud of you & so thankful for Pamela. Both pairs of shoes are VERY hard to fill day in and day out.
Remember, one day at a time.
So proud of you! I'm crying happy tears for you!!
Josh! Congratulations on the year of sobriety! That is such a huge accomplishment. 💙 Keep going!
OMG what a story. What you did is so very hard. I’m in awe of you. You had love and support but still, you had to do it yourself, and you did! Well done. Congratulations.
so true... the only person that was gonna do this was myself. thanks for your encouragement!!!
From one recovering addict to another, I understand ur feelings SOOO well. It's a tough thing to go through. But I am over the moon happy & proud of u, Josh!! One day at a time~✊🏼💙🥳 Happy 1 year! Woot! Woot!!
That is awesome that you faced the problem head on and you didn't have to do it alone! I started having a drinking problem too. I dealt with my issues this year with my husband by my side and removed toxic people from my life for good. I have to be careful when I drink because I know I can over do it, drinking is a problem in my family history.
Congratulations, Josh! I can’t imagine how difficult this journey has been for you but it brings me great joy to see a friend doing well 😘
I know I’m a day late however I still feel the need to comment. We are all so so proud of you Josh. Choosing to be sober I’m sure is incredibly difficult, I’m so thankful you reached out to Pamela and admitted you needed help. I’m glad you have your family to support you through this journey💕.
This is a Beautifully and Heart warming expression of your journey to sobriety Joshua. Thank you for sharing
I’m so proud of you!! Happy one year my friend. Pamela, thank you for loving him completely. ♥️♥️
So freaking proud of you, dude. I grew up with an alcoholic father (he has only gotten worse since I moved out). Your video gives me hope that maybe someday he can stop too.
I’m so happy for you! You have so much to be proud of and I hope you always remember that.
Proud of you, always ❤️
Josh…I am almost at a loss for words to tell you how PROUD I am of you…and that is quite hard for me! I’m NEVER at a loss for words. You should be so proud of yourself. Lord knows we are so proud of you, dude. You’re a different person behind the eyes, if that makes sense. I’ve seen many of your videos where, not to embarrass you, but you were just…different. Your eyes are bright and FULL OF PROMISE!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!! I could cry. Pamela is such a BLESSING. 👋, Pam! 😄 I also do know that often times when you complete a hard task in your life or reach an important goal/milestone, a lot of people will attribute that success to those around you who are helping keep you strong. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! In fact, it’s necessary. Just remember that YOU ultimately did this and got through a full year with your own strength and hard work too. Give yourself credit. Because if you lean too heavily on others for help, then what part of that success can you claim? Like Pamela said, “I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you.” I’ll end this by telling you that your smile is so genuine now. We’re looking forward to seeing the real/true Josh more often. How lucky are you that you get to say and experience life basically starting over again for you? A brand new Josh! 😃 Wow. WE LOVE YOU, PAMELA AND JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I’m so happy for everything you’ve overcome in the last few years, Josh. It’s been such a joy to see your progress. Much love to you and Pamela. She’s such a gem. ❤️
I’m so happy you found yourself💕
I love that you’ve gotten this far, congratulations!
I’ve been watching you for soooooooooo long and it’s so great seeing you so grounded. Your warm energy is just radiating.
You’re strong and you are powerful. You can do anything .
Josh, I am so proud of you and happy that you are being nice to yourself! The world is a better place with you in it!
You deserve all good things. Wow of all the years to get sober- what a time. Pamela is awesome 👏
I’m so proud of you Josh. Thank you for sharing your journey. I know it wasn’t easy, but I stayed here and continued to support you through it all. I always knew the good, special person that you were. Keep being happy, keep persevering, keep enjoying life to the fullest. ❤️
Always have wished the best for you Josh 💚
Oh Josh I love you so much. Thank you for opening up and being your gorgeous self. Will always be here cheering for you!🤍
I’ve always been in your corner!!!
This is an amazing story of yours Josh, so inspiring! I used to have an addiction too to porn, but I’ve been clean thankfully for many years now. It’s takes so much strength to expose yourself like this, but I know it takes an incredibly big and compassionate heart to do this as a way to help others win in their own internal battles. Much love to you bro, keep it up man, you’re transforming so many lives and will keep changing so many more for years to come.
Side note, you’re an amazing singer, loved that cover you did with KHS and Madilyn Bailey of Say You Won’t Let Go. Thanks for you sharing your art and your story! You’re a great role model sir, sending ya much love, keep doing your thing!
You really got this josh ❤️ I can see how genuine you and Pamela are it is magical
You’re amazing. So proud of how far you’ve come. You’ve always been so real, and that’s why I continue to watch your videos. Keep going one day at a time ❤️
Congratulations Josh!!!! So happy for you. I love this video vibe. It's really great editing and music with a fantastic narrator.
Josh - this is great! Thanks for sharing. Be strong, you are amazing.
Love you Josh, I’m so glad you’re doing so much better ❤️ and I love Pamela too for being by your side through it all
It's such a beautiful story. Beginning. New start. I am so proud of you!
So proud of you Josh! It’s amazing to hear about your journey
Josh, your story is one of heartache, mental illness, strength, and triumph. I hope you realize that. It's bad, yes. But you've shown that it's possible to come out stronger on the other side. There was a young man in my town yesterday who was apparently suicidal and had a gun. Police were called, but he fled before they arrived. They still have not found him. I don't know him or his struggles, but I will be sharing your video in the hopes that, by some miracle, he'll see it. ♡
This video is so raw and so beautiful 😥💕
So proud of and happy for you!!!
This was awesome! ❤ Rooting for you always!
Congratulations Joshua!
Unbelievably proud of you Josh, congratulations on one year! I’m so glad you and Pamela are doing well ❤️❤️❤️
Josh, I am so proud of you! We all love you and are here to support your journey ❤️ You make a difference!!
I’ve been following you, and following you... and following you. (Even when you were younger then 27) I’ve seen the best of you... I’ve seen many struggles. And I understood the things you were going through. We don’t have to speak about them here. They are in the past. We creat new memories. Good ones... you’re in a better place now... one more thing... it was NOT your fault! Glad to have you back. Genuine as you are. I’ll always follow your channel... never a dull moment. 😘 and a great learning experience... thank you for being there and being you 🙏 😊
I think when I first started watching you, you were still in this hard time, and it is so relieving and gives me such a happy feeling in the middle of my chest that YOU are so happy in your life now and feeling so much better. I am so proud and happy FOR you that you're feeling better. ❤
I'm so happy you found someone who is with you through it all. Shes truly shown you "for better or for worse." Congratulations on 1 year!! You did that! Be proud!
Proud of you. This hit so close to home. Keep up the good work. When you talk about your nephew, whew...man. Pamela is such a supportive partner, I love the way she sees you. The part about you caring so much about others that you didn't put the care in yourself... I'm tearing up. Maybe I'll watch again later and gain more insight but just want to tell you how I've seen the change in you and that you putting this up makes me so insanely proud. You're been through a lot but the best in life is yet to come for you, I know it. ❤️
I am so proud of you!!I have been watching for probably 8 or 9 years and I saw a shift in you. As someone who has been the loved on of an addict what you have accomplished is incredible! Stay strong and take it one day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time! Whatever it takes! You are worth it and I am proud of you ❤❤❤❤
I've been clean from drugs for 5 years. But I don't think my recovery really started until 4 years ago. Every day gets easier and easier.
Joshua... the way you look at Pamela. Oh, my my my. Congratulations, sir :) you deserve happiness.
WAY TO GO JOSH! You got this Brother! May God Bless you all through your journey of life & sobriety.
This makes me so happy!! Congrats
I've been following you since 2014, so I've seen a lot of your public journey and I can't even begin to say how proud I am of you! Keep up the positivity in your journey😉
This video just proves you are meant for so much more. I feel like this will truly help people and your mindset could touch so many going through this. Congratulations!
I don’t know how this popped up for me to watch but I needed to see it. Things are really tough right now.
It’s so heart warming to see you happy again Josh ❤️
Good going, Josh! Been watching you for years and this feels very genuine. Hang in there, we love you. ❤
Wow man you're incredibly strong :) Stay awesome
As a life coach and singer (and longtime quiet viewer), I just gotta say.... you have it in you to coach people through their own transformations, Josh. You are so full of grace, love, and limitless possibility. Thanks for sharing your story. Truly an inspiration. ❤️ Also, Pamela is the freaking bomb.
I’m so proud of you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼