Recovering Crack Addict-Patrick (2024 update)
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Soft White Underbelly update interview and portrait of Patrick, a recovering crack addict in Pasadena, California. Links to some of Patrick's other videos are at the end of this video.
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So proud of you, Patrick! Knowing that Mark went to Patrick's wedding and ran a 5k with him really shows how genuine Mark is. I'm proud of both of you!
He genuinely cares. It’s beautiful.
Mark truly is an authentic human being.
@@a.marvellehoneyman4560Absolutely. ❤❤❤
Thats cool!! I love running. Most people with addictive personalities enjoy endurance sports!
Patrick I’m so dang proud of you!
Absolutely, 100%, my favorite guest on this show
Seriously, so happy to see this dudes face rn!
Luis for me, but Patrick’s great as well
Facts good for him!
Samesies!!! Love this genuine guy!!!
Patrick is the real deal
First time you interviewed Patrick, i was drinking a handle of whiskey every night and doing a lot of coke. His interview was like a window into my future. Today is day 664 without booze, coke, or anything else besides weed ✌️
Congratulations!
Wow, as I'm reading your comment I checked my days and I'm exactly on 664 days. 😂 Unbelievable! 🎉 Hooray for us!
Congratulations!
let he who is without sin cast the first stone..
congratulations Isaiah! :)
Patrick’s story is why Mark does what he does and why we faithfully watch this channel. I AM SO FREAKING HAPPY for Patrick!! I hope the next update we meet his wife ❤
Yes! I so want to meet Nancy! I feel like I'm in very similar shoes as Patrick only minus a Nancy! I'm sober I just need love in my life now...
OMG! I never hit play so fast.
I an so happy to see Patrick clean, sober, and looking like a saint.
Love ya, Patrick.
ODAAT. ❤
I felt the same way.
So great to see you Patrick🎉🎉🎉
Sometime it's a happy ending 😊. You made us proud Patrick !
I can feel that inside smile Mark, after all the insanity that surrounds you....finally some inspiration walked into your studio xo
A saint with a belly, even better! lol
So agree! Have been wondering about him
I was a crack addict for years but I never got into the sex stuff and hotel rooms but I was stealing and neglecting my son and his mom and hurting the people I love. It causes so much shame and a sense of worthlessness. I'm so proud of you Patrick and I'm proud of myself.
Why even try it the first time?
If you aren't an addict you won't understand
@@jeffwilliams7667 lol the first hit comes before the addiction
@@MrC9Oh3ask a fat person why they keep eating when they know their fat. Or why they had their first ice cream.
i got that melt for u
I cannot overstate how WONDERFUL it is to see an update video for you that reads RECOVERING addict in the title. I saw your original video, and just felt for you deep in my heart. I’m a recovering addict myself, and will have six years clean on the 29th of next month. Please keep up the amazing work and HAPPY TWO YEARS OF SOBRIETY, BROTHER!
Great to hear. Looking for a way out my self and good to hear things like this.
What did you use?
PATRICKKKKK 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I hope you see this comment. I have never met you but I feel like your an old friend. I have missed you and it felt really good to catch up lol. You have no idea how proud I am of you ❤
I’m 5 years off heroin. I used for 20 years
Congratulations on getting off of such a powerful drug.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 l
Congratulations, God bless you . And may he continue to give you the strength and peace needed to stay off of it🤎
Congratulations ❤
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
so damn happy to see this mans face
Right?
Yes! Sometimes people melt together but I remember him…. Happy for you
Yea he was a hell of a example fr
Same
I am going through a dark period in my life and this video is helping me, I like listening to this man talk. Just a gentle soul.
Keep pushing
You can get to the light, ask God to give you strength and more importantly to give you the DESIRE to change🙏🏻. God bless you❤️✝️
@@annemariemasi7451 omg shut the fuck up I have my own spirituality, don’t give me that religion bullshit you don’t know me
Patrick really has a sparkle in his eye...so happy for him!!! Congratulations. You really are such an inspiration!
Patrick is by far the best guest this series has ever had. Ups and downs, and everything in between. Raw, unfiltered, honesty. With all the craziness and stress this channel can bring to the viewer with guests like Rebecca - Patrick has rode the wave of addiction and fortunately landed on the shore. Clear-thinking, sober, healthy. Congrats Patrick!
Patrick didn't find stability until well into his middle-age years. Rebecca is just 26 yrs old so comical when people comment saying it is far too late for Rebecca.
@@betsybabf748Rebecca is long gone. Even Mark has acknowledged that
Maybe Rebecca needed all those videos to see her healing in the end. It’s easy to just give up on the middle.
@@jesusbaetana8993 No, Mark has most certainly not and would never acknowledge that. Ever. He recognizes that he is no longer helping and that Rebecca can only make changes when they're ready. I am certain he will be there when (and if) she/he is.
We need more positive stories with good endings, and this is a nice change from Rebecca. This man is inspiring!
23 rehabs. Wow. Hard work. So proud.❤
Thank you, I’ve been to 16 myself. Nothing wrong with a bit of hab (rehab)
It doesn't seem to work very well if you're doing it this many times
That wasn't supposed to sound critical of the people, just of the rehab.
I've been to one 4.5 years ago and while it's a mistake to ever say you're 'cured' I haven't had any relapses to date.
To be honest it had to work for me as it was very expensive and I just couldn't afford to let my parents down, they couldn't barely afford it once let alone 23 times.
I've paid them back. They didn't want the money they're just happy but I wanted to for me.
these addicts cost us a lot of money.
WOW THATS BEAUTIFUL !@@willsmith39
Oh man. I’m so happy to see him clean! I am 11 years clean this week, and I completely agree with the surrender and brutal honesty. I don’t see anyone stay clean without it. Congrats to u, Patrick!!!!❤❤❤
Patrick you're awesome. A year ago I started taking the 12 steps seriously and got sober and you honestly helped me immensely. The last day of my last spree I sat on my sofa, having finally come clean to my friends and family about the extent of my problem, and cried like a blubbering idiot while watching every one of your videos. I watched SWU loads in those next few months and would always default to your videos when I needed some identification and you always made me feel better. Thank you so much and congratulations on your 2 years !
Whoever hasn’t seen Patrick’s original videos, it’s such an amazing progression. I encourage all to watch it.
I’ve watched them multiple times. It’s his matter of fact honesty about a horrendous life that makes him so amazing.
i deal him crack still he just does not tell nancy. nancy is on xanax.
Headed to L👀K
I was thinking about using today, after watching this I’m just going to go to work and keep the sober counter moving forward. Thanks for that
So awesome. You are important. You do matter!!! One day at a time.
Yay!🎉
Proud of u...keep it up..ur worth it ❤❤❤
Thank you everyone, The encouragement does help
Praying for you dude
I think one of the main things that separates Patrick from a lot of the guests is that Patrick has a support system that many don’t. Sounds like he just liked to party, and basically took the party too far. A lot of times we forget that all of this type of behavior Comes with a ton of dopamine and feels great in the moment, this guy just took it overboard, and eventually when he wanted to quit, he had a career and a loving family to fall back on.
Most regular people would have lost their jobs, then their house etc etc. If you end up on the streets with no support network, you are basically done. Glad he’s turned it all around now
Patrick you bought me to tears, not everyone dealing with addiction is able to overcome and still gets to have a great life. You my brother escaped a very hard life and even death ! And I’m so ecstatic for you. May you live a healthy, wonderful life with your bestfriend! I’m so proud of you.
Patrick is such a likable guy so happy for his sobriety.
look at that smile when the interview starts. so happy to see this man recover .
Patrick, people all over the world are rooting for you! Your recovery story just made my day❤
I have 4 years sober off heroin and meth. I love this channel and this guy was for sure my favorite, so happy to see him doing good.
Awww Patrick, we've been rooting for you and you look GREAT!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!! You're the nicest person I've seen on Mark's channel, literally a genuinely nice guy, addict or not!!!
Do you know how I might find the original interviews with him? What I would need to search for?TIA ❤
@@magyarmainer4692 they pop up at the end of the video, or you could go to the channel page and just put "Patrick" in the search box
Search “soft white underbelly Patrick” Mark also has his videos gathered into a folder on his channel.
Soft White Underbelly Patrick
There are 3 previous videos..@@magyarmainer4692
@@magyarmainer4692soft white underbelly patrick
I'm 28 months sober today. Alcohol was my addiction. Stories like Patrick's here on SWU helped me along my journey to getting my life back. I'm very proud of you Patrick, keep up the great work! Anyone that is currently struggling with addiction, know this: You CAN overcome it and get your life back. No matter how many times you fall, get back up!
Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼🎉
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations 🎉 I’m coming up on 4 yrs after 25+ yrs of hopelessness, guilt and shame that came with my drinking. I’m proud of you - keep doing the work 😊
I am so proud of you❤️❤️, keep it up and remember why being sober is so much better
Ohsnap! You got sober right when he was going ham.. it took me 4 more months. 23 months last week. Lfg.
Love you. Odaat.
This channel really helped me get out of a dark place. Your story helped me get out of a bad place.
I decided to start going to a 12 step meeting and work with a sponsor because of him. His complete honesty is the sort of traits that I would like to have myself. Thank you Patrick, for sharing your story. You are a massive inspiration to me, and you show that we are all redeemable.
🎉that’s so amazing! Welcome to the family…
@@a.marvellehoneyman4560 thank you
Me too. I have been commenting that too. I wish I could be so honest and transparent to myself , let alone the world
I'm an X heroine/Meth addict here. I needed to hear his story. I drink on a daily basis now and smoke weed like it's going out of style. I would usually skip the recovery videos. But today, something made me watch. Thank you. I gotta try again.
We never give up 🙏
Don't give up! This video is here for you!
You know deep down your still in bondage, im clean off of hard stuff but still smoke weed too and I know it's not helping my life. Things are better but they could be great. Keep pushing
@@jjonez787 you are a Vile human for saying that!
Pot is best but still go to meeting...only get medical pot not shit on streets because sometimes it's laced with Tina..
This made my day!!!! Thank you for sharing this update, Patrick! I wish you a life full of happiness and sobriety!
Thanks for coming and chatting again patrick. I'm nearly half your age but struggle/have struggled with the same drugs. Watching your interviews during one of my binges was what really helped me start to understand my lifestyle and start gain some context for what I was actually doing to myself. Your brutal honestly gave me insight into what I was hiding from myself by justifying such a cruel existence. It's so good to see you again, thanks for stopping by ❤
"Brutal honesty has some sort of healing power" - I felt this. This is the exact notion that carried me out of addiction. So true.
Stay healthy, Patrick. The comments show just how caring folks here are. We need that good to shine.
You’re a success story.
Congrats!!!!!
I have 7 & 1/2 years clean. My dad died from Hep C from intravenous drug use at 49 years old. My mother just overdosed at 69 years old. Its a very hard thing to be taught that using drugs is ok & then stop using. It's a good feeling of having successful clean time. Congratulations Patrick.
So sorry for your losses. But congratulations keeping and staying clean.🎉
@Barky2424 thank you @Barky2424. God bless.
Very sad 😢parents where my age too..I'm still here but have lost many too ..just buried two alcohol one smack the other..way before there time just sad 😔
6 years clean off crack and fentanyl…keep fighting the good fight. Still love these stories and still can’t believe I’m clean. And am having a baby boy tomorrow!
@arsjogren7 congratulations on your clean time & new child!
Loved this one so much. Gives me that warm, happy feeling to see someone who was so lost get his life back and more. You are doing great things Mark. ❤
I was waiting for an update from Patrick. Great job, Patrick. So many people who you’ve never met are genuinely proud of you.
im 34 days sober today. love this dude
edit: just wanna say thanks for all the lovely comments, never had strangers on the internet be so compassionate. truly means the world. but mainly, congratulations to Patrick for over 2 years sobriety!
love you all
2nd edit. my replies to people are disappearing before they are notified sorry. 47 days today :)
👌🏻
Great job 👏🏼 💙
off of what?
Congrats 💯
@@basedabdu8653 heroin, crack, cocaine, and booze. its been hell. feels very strange admitting that to strangers on the internet.
My story is very similar to that of Patrick’s and I have been clean for 6 years and 2 days. My life has never been better! Thank God for giving me chance after chance and keeping me alive through everything that I did.
Congrats on your recent anniversary.
@@betsybabf748 thank you!
Congratulations 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻
That’s awesome!
@@baublesanddolls thanks!
Amen to that bro !! Me to. Chance after chance that i definitely didn’t deserve!!!
This is the one I have been waiting on!!!!!! Keep kickin ass Patrick. Hands down one of the most honest people I have ever seen!
6 years clean for me on April 1, my wife stayed thru a solid decade of addiction, she loved the sober me and somehow withstood the wait, she has always been a better person than me.
Made. My. Day. Literally.
So glad to see you are still sober and moving in the right direction.
When he talked about all the recovered addicts at his wedding it gave me hope.. it’s something I’ll be thinking about today it is possible! I’ve been dependant on opioids for twenty years, I’d do anything to get into a detox or rehab but up here in Canada it’s unaffordable and unavailable to me.. I’ve done cold turkey three times in the past five years, the last time off suboxone almost killed me so if there’s ever a next time it has to be under medical supervision like detox.. sometimes I fell like it will never happen, but hearing these stories of recovery make me happy and believe there is always hope!! SO proud of this guy!!
Don't give up. It can still happen! I got clean 8 years ago. It can definitely happen. Can you get back on suboxone? Is there anyone that can help you out? Just be by your side to cheer ya on? I can from a far! I got faith you can do it
I’m sorry I don’t mean to be a dick, but I’m in Canada too, and I’ve also been opiate dependant for 20+ years. Thing is, for 10+ of those I was on methadone, and during that time I was able to get my life back in order, get 2 diplomas and 1 degree, and set my self up with a career and a future
Are you not able to live a relatively “normal” life while on suboxone? It’s not like you’re out looking for drugs or money every day. Your life while on suboxone should be far removed from the life of an addict using street drugs still
Try sublicade it’s a monthly injection, most people that have used it including myself csme off it after one month with little to no withdrawals!!! I’m serious SUBLICADE is a miracle drug?!! Every opiate addict should try this route.
I believe in you...your going to find your way. I think there are rehabs in Canada that may be available to you at no charge...please check into those avenues. A little help is better then none. Wishing you only the best and strength in getting clean.
Everyone is so different with addictions. Some have a roof over their heads. Some have jobs and some are homeless and not able to function at a level which another may be able to. It's all sad...
Yay I just watched his first and second video a few weeks ago and to see him clean sober and happy is so amazing and satisfying! Good job Patrick !!!
So excited when I saw Patrick's photograph today. Congratulations to you and Nancy, Patrick. I am so happy for you two and beyond delighted that you have made it to the other side. What an inspiration.
I had 27 years of using heroin, crack, meth, all of it. And most of the people who loved me thought maybe I was one of those unfortunates that the recovery community speaks of who just can't and won't stop using. Through it all, I had my husband, who never gave up. No matter what I did, how long I disappeared, how much money I stole, etc, all the things addicts do, he stayed waiting for me to find my way out. And I did. It's been over 6 1/2 years now of sobriety and it's beautiful! And I truly believe I would be dead, in jail, or completely insane somewhere if he wasn't by my side, giving me unconditional love through it all. God put him in my life as my guardian angel. So Patrick has his Nancy, I have my Mark. Don't ever give up if you're feeling hopeless. There's always a way. There are good people out there, like Patrick & Mark who would help you find help if you need it. God is good ♥️
Thanks for sharing this ❤
Wow. God sent him for you
Amazing 🎉
I was just thinking of Patrick. I'm so glad he's doing well. Thanks for the update.
I was just looking for updates on Patrick last week. So happy to see this video and learn how well things are going. Congrats on finding happiness, Patrick!
Patrick was one of the first videos that got me into this channel. I'm so glad to see him doing well!
Have you seen pommy rancher’s video ?? He was a wildcat
Me too. His first vid is the first I watched. Seen so many since
I'm so glad that SWU helped you change your life. We love this type of update. Your boss sounds like a good human for giving you chances. Your honesty is what made you so interesting and endearing.
To be fair, it’s nearly impossible to be terminated from a city job. Like Patrick said, he gamed the system because he knew the rules, and he knew his boss was a by-the-book kind of manager. In short, he did what addicts do almost as well as getting high… he manipulated him.
What a powerful interview! Great job Patrick! 🎉 Thank you for the update.
I Love the honesty from this guy. It's eye opening to hear from someone going through something and being open about his experience. I like to have an opportunity to hear things like this. Many blessing to this man.
Glad you made it. Praying my brother gets to this point as well.
Seeing Patrick first thing this morning really made me happy. He’s so self aware and such a beautiful soul. I pray for nothing but happy moments and a great life for him and Nancy. Great job Patrick we love you! 👏🏻 ❤
Great great great to see Patrick again ! And doing well ! I’ve been waiting for this day to see him again ! Thank you Mark ! And Patrick , great to see you again , I’m so glad to see you are doing well !
Fantastic update! I truly believed he could overcome his addiction & happy to see it !! Hang in there, you got this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like I’ve been waiting forever to see Patrick’s update. I’m so glad to see him overcome the challenges that he faced. I think the coolest part about Patrick is how down to earth he is and relatable in many ways. So happy to see him doing well and ended up with his “ride or die”!
Omg!!! Patrick!!! I have thought of you so much!! So freaking happy to see you and see you HAPPY, sober and at peace!! May your life continue to be filled with the “boring” peaceful things and always KEEP TRYING!!! So proud of you!! You are the hope so many need!!!
From London uk. You honestly sounded like one of my friends. From on crack to not. Really glad to see you looking healthy.
I am so so happy for you! What a fantastic update!
Such a fantastic outcome. This guy seems really switched on and ready to live a positive life. Congrats Man and Mark for facilitating this shift.
Such a beautiful update - Patrick you inspire me. Thank you. 🙏🏻💜
This made my day, week, year! One of the most clear cut genuine people (which is so rare) and I think we were all rooting for you! This makes me so hopeful,, grateful, just all the things and all the feels ❤❤❤❤
Patrick!!! I looked every week for updates on you and here you are! Keep on keepin' on! So awesome! So happy for you and "your Nancy"!!!
Very proud of this guy! Love to see it
What an inspiration for people suffering in addiction, great job Patrick!! Keep up the good work!! What a great guy
The best interview you've done, and you have done some bangers! I've been watching from day 1. Love Patrick. I lived that life. I understand it. Been to prison 3 times, been to 12 treatment centers, I really lived that life. 9 years sober.
Patrick and Mark - thank you for sharing your connection - the level of love and respect apparent in all the portraits is truly life affirming and enriching.
Mark, you know what's next?..an interview with Nancy to her hear journey and her point of view from addiction to recovery. She seems like a really special lady! 😂
I want to hear her side as well.
I want to know why she's so desperate to settle for this guy
@stefs7141 my guess would be love lol
YES!!! YES YES YES! Im so happy to see hes doing well. Amazing.
Me too! I kept looking for any updates with him. He's one of my favorite people I've seen on here
Throughout this whole interview I’m watching and smiling , and i got goose bumps a couple of times . I’m so proud of Patrick and his recovery . Definitely my favorite guest
Mark after my Dad passed away i had no money for booze and crack. It was two yrs later i got sober. Thinking back now my Dad did not know what enabling met. I always lied and said i needed money for car insurance. No money i got sober and so Grateful what a life change. 🙏
HEY PATRICK!!!!!!!! I have watched your other interviews with Mark and you always seemed like an awesome likeable dude. I am watching this whole interview when I wake up. SO GLAD TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACE❤❤❤
What’s crazy is I just did a Patrick series binge while during night shift this past week, when I saw this come in my subscriptions I was so happy! S/o to Patrick for holding onto that light at the end not everyone makes it out. Much respect 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Man, I love your character. You're so authentic and honest. Can't forget the older interviews. It's such a pleasure seeing you healthy and happy.
Congratulations! I went back and watched some of your old videos and just smiling now to see you so healthy looking. Just so great! Never look back!
Well done Patrick!! We are all super proud of you. Been there done that 5 years clean from alcohol and pills. You are a winner!!!
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That’s awesome. I know it’s not easy.
Those videos were educational rather than entertaining. This one is straight-up inspirational.
Have been thinking about this man at least twice a month. So happy for this update. Thank you, Mark.
I JUST rewatched the PATRICK series yesterday. What amazing guy! Patrick, you’ve always had a great heart, and I am so happy you can live a drug free life with your new wife. You deserve all the happiness in the world.
I am elated to have this update from Patrick! Thank you both, very much, for sharing! Congratulations Patrick and Nancy ❤️
So refreshing to see a good person recover. Very encouraging. Wonderful video! Awesome interview-Good work Mark!
You seem so genuine Patrick. I havent seen any of your previous videos, surprisingly. I thought i had seen them all. But will look back. Nancy sounds ao effin amazing. Take care of her pls!
LOVE THIS GUY!! #1 on my Top 5. His honesty was so bold and raw, and he totally stole my heart. Congratulations!
So nice to see Patrick! I was just thinking about him few days ago. I’m glad to see you still on recovery.❤️
I’ve been hoping to see this update for a while now 👍🏼❤️
I was thinking of Patrick yesterday and here's an update ❤ By far my most favorite guest on here...So pleased to see him doing so amazingly well ❤
Dude, you're killing it! Love these kinds of stories. Thank you for sharing yourself. You too Mark.
You are my personal favorite guest on this channel. I am a recovering addict and know how unbelievably hard it is to get where you've gotten in your life. Congratulations man.... ✌🏼
Please keep giving us updates. I was just reminded of you last week. SO happy to see/hear you’re doing so well.
Top 3 favs on this channel. Your first video, it was all love, man! Honest and your level of self-awareness was incredible! So glad to see you living sober! You deserve it, Patrick! Happy for you!
Patrick, your stories were burned into my mind forever. I have been hoping to see your update for so long!!! I’m thrilled to see you re still clean.
I'm so happy for you. You are radiating joy. It's lovely to see. I've struggled with addiction, and I know how strong the pull is. Keep up the great work!
Patrick I have watched probably thousands of videos and yours have always stuck with me the most. So glad to have an update - thanks Mark!!
I’m a cocaine addict and when he talks about the delusions of wanting people to think you’re smart and awesome so it might do something about how bad you hate yourself, that’s my life right now.
Been waiting for this one! Patrick, I love you brother! So proud of you man!
Amazing story! I was thinking about him the other day and here is his beautiful presence blessing my feed this morning. Never been happier to see an update. Patrick, I am so proud of you. Please continue to tell your story and share with others.
The update we all needed! Sending continued love and well wishes your way Patrick!
This interview is such a breath of fresh air!! Im so proud of this man, and could listen yo him for hours!! Congradulations Patrick, and God Bless You Always!!❤
Great to see you're still at it, you're a huge inspiration! I'm coming up on a year sober. Thank you for sharing your story and being so honest. You have had an impact on so many people, including myself.
By far my favorite person to be put on this channel. Such a lovable guy, you get really invested in his journey watching all of his videos. Great great guy
❤Bless u and Nancy. So good to see you in the light.
I'll be celebrating my #24th recovery bday on April 10th.
Life is good.🥰🤙🏽