He’s a very good man. Despite his history, it doesn’t make him a bad person. He’s continuing to help others who’ve been in a similar situation. He runs AA meetings, and he even manages a clean and sober home. And I’m very proud of him. He’s currently in a very tough position though, he’s trying to fight to maintain parental rights for my little sister. And her mom is trying to take that away from him. And I ask those who see’s this comment, please pray for my father. He needs the support and doesn’t deserve losing his daughter.
Todd senior seems like such a wholesome man, and just look at his expressions. I'm really happy he's doing better, I can tell he regrets what he's done and he loves his son a lot. You go Todd
I lost my mom a month ago to alcohol. She never got sober but we tried and I tried so long. I have so many regrets. Please don’t have any regrets if you’re struggling with an alcoholic parent, I’m so glad ur parents got sober
I love that the father & son's tattoos have a similar style; they complement one another. I'd like to think that's not a coincidence & speaks of the closeness we see here.
When he said “Thank you.” to his son my heart SHOOK. I could hear how much that meant to him to hear. Like he finally realized he’s mending what he’d broken…. Ugh. This was a good one. Thank you to the parents and children for being so open! 💗
Cassandra I'm the father in the video. It was one of the hardest yet most rewarding thing I've done in sobriety. And the fact I got to do it with my son made it all the better. Glad you liked it
So much respect to all these parents for getting and staying sober! As a child of an alcoholic parent that hasn’t been able to get sober yet, I do hope that I will get to have a conversation like that with him in my lifetime.
truly one of the hardest things is having an addict for a parent and following in their footsteps. the feeling i get from being so young and wanting better and fighting for it is immense. and knowing my mom is still struggling. that shit is ass. so anyone who hasn’t gotten this moment to see their parents sober, you got this, you have all the resources you need to feel loved and appreciated and to be successful!! do not let their failures be yours
sometimes i resent my own mother for her actions and then i seen myself do the same things and it was a hard kick in the ass. so idk. i feel like addiction is something we never realize the damage until it’s already done. i am proud of all these parents no matter the time it took. because the love and time and-effort they showed in the in will matter. hearing my mom say she doesn’t know if she can do it or if it’s even worth it bc of how long she’s already done it is a reason i won’t let myself get there.
Alcoholism got my father before sobriety did and he passed about 3 1/2 years ago. I wish I could have a conversation like this with him, to be real, honest and see answers. These are questions I always thought about but never asked.
i wish i got to have this conversation with my dad, he couldn't win his battle against addiction. rip dad, it's been 8 years and i miss you everyday. congratulations and appreciation to all parents who work hard to be sober for themselves and their families!❤
I relate to the kids and their feelings that they tend to be more short tempered with their parent that was an alcoholic. My dad still struggles with it, but even in the good moments I don’t give him the grace I give others.
my mom has been sober for almost 10 years now and I love to see the openness between other adult kids and their sober parents. I am now 2 weeks living sober myself and i couldnt of done it without that role model, so to all the now sober parents who feel guilt- dont. its never too late to make an impact
Congratulations, stay strong. Waking up in the morning not having that feeling of needing it to start your day is beautiful ❤️ sending my love and prayers
This was so wholesome to watch. I also have experience with alcoholism in my family and to see these parents with their children really warms my heart.
My comment is not meant in a rude way, just to clarify! You can say 'to see these parents with their children really warms my heart' in English. I have some friends that drink in excess too and I worry sometimes. One or two glasses isn't really seen as a problem since they're not getting drunk. It might not be a full blown addiction, but I still feel like it's unhealthy bevahiour to drink alcohol almost every day...
@@DA-js7xz I don't know about addiction, but disorder drinking for sure. But especially for older people here it's seen as normal to have a glass of wine or smth every evening. They just don't see it as problematic. I mean, these people are not getting drunk, but there are health risks that come with daily drinking, even if it's one glass. But I live in a country with a drinking culture so I just have a different view I think
@@thatshowitallstarted if someone is drinking every day, it is an addiction. This is especially due to the fact that if the alcohol was removed, their body would physically experience withdrawal symptoms. Coffee/caffiene addiction is rampant in our society. Addiction behavior runs along a spectrum depending on how much is being taken/how far away from a sober state one is.
As someone with a dad that overdosed at the beginning of this year, I’m so happy to see these people being able to have this conversation but also sad for the the fact that I can’t. I love how this showed that drug addicts aren’t bad people, they’re just nice people who felt like they were given a bit too much for themselves to handle and made a mistake and that you can change. Love you lots dad ♥️ ❤️
This is so sad (also great because they are sober now) but as a child who grew up in the 80's & 90's, both my parents did drugs around me and both were alcoholics. I didn't know about my mom... I seemed only to see my step-dad as the 'drunk or high' one, but that was because my mom took care of me and defend me when he got out of control. Kids should never have to think "can I trust my parent" or "am I safe"!!! Thank you to those who have gotten sober! I have also dealt with addiction myself once I got into my teens and super early 20's. There are genetic correlations to addiction, but also kids tend to follow in their parents footsteps even if they hate them growing up.
I think it was super powerful seeing a mother and daughter who both experienced addiction speak to each other about it. I would have loved to hear more about what it was like for the mother to witness her child struggle with addiction, because both perspectives are so important. The ramifications of parents with addictions is pretty significant, but my heart equally goes out to parents who have children who struggle with it. Such a dismal cycle. I hope and wish that those who have the disposition in their heart to do better, can also feel the strength and courage to do so.
I'm sober now 4 years and it only came about when I cut my mom off. She'll never find sobriety though I hope for it everyday. The fear of knowing someday I'll get a call saying she's drank herself to death made my addiction almost unbearable. When you love an addict you grieve for them while they're still alive.
I hold this episode very close to my heart as i face trying to "make" my mom sober for ~20 years (i'm 28). Huge kudos to these parents for willing to open up on camera. You all give me hope for a brighter future. Aloha!
I wish my mother would stop drinking. She keeps a bottle in her bedroom. She turns into someone i dont like. She forgets things. Its like she's not here. Im 28 but it hurts. She calls me controlling when i say im worried about her. The people in this video are my heroes
I lost my dad to alcohol in 2008. He tried to get better, but in the end he just couldn’t. As an adult, my biggest wish has been to have conversations like these with him. Thank you for this video and the vulnerability. ❤
I wish me and my dad could do something like this, but he hasn't been sober since he was twelve years old. It makes me so happy seeing this knowing some people can get better.
Dam that hit hard when she said I was out of your life for 5 years , been in that similar situation and they made me tearing because I should have fought harder but I am glad I am sober for 3 years now and will continue and relapse is something I don't even things about
I'm super glad my father got sober before I was born (not before my siblings, but before me). I wouldn't be able to picture my life with him drinking. I've heard the stories, and it makes me not want to drink or do any type of drugs, because I have to be here for my son. I'm glad these parents are sober now 🙏
So wish I could do this with my dad, unfortunately his addiction took him away from me 💔 props to all of these parents for making the hard but right decision to be there for their kids
as a child of abuse, I still forgive my parents. that does not mean they are worth forgiving by most standards, becuase they arent-- what they did to us was truly unforgivable
as a child of two alcohols (one sober for 22 years), alanon has saved my life. if a loved one of yours struggles with addiction, i strongly suggest going to meetings.
Im a recovering addict. 9 years now. I still feel guilty towards certain things or ppl specially my kids. I did what i was taught i turned into my mother. Today im not her. Today i continue to break many cycles. Yes i do it for my kids and for my sisters kids. My sisters. I got them all back. Except one that demon took her. Ill never get my mother back. Even though shes alive. Shes so toxic. For years i hated my mother. Today i love her. Even if she still uses. I no longer hate her. I walked in her shoes ten times worse then her. Difference is i learned and changed. She doesnt have that power. She yells at me all the time. For not letting her in. Telling her when i need help or something. I do distance myself. I have boundaries today. And thats ok. I wish one day she would get help. My reality she never will. I accept that. I
My dads 5 1/2 years sober now that I’m 23 and have a 14 year old sister it’s crazy to see how we have grown up with different lives. Me seeing addition and she seeing stability
My dads been sober for 8+ years? He got into a really bad bike accident and struggles with a lot more than a relaps so this helps me understand from others how he could be feeling or thinking
Emalee I'm Todd Sr., the Dad in this video. Unless he's no longer in your life, it's never too late. I pray you're able to have this talk with your father.
My father never had the strength to get sober... he kept on blaming every one else for his shortcomings until his last day! He died alone at home from heart failure due to alcoholism... I am working on forgiving him for my sake, but that little girl inside me mourns she never got to have the true father-daughter relationship...
Oof, well that opened up some wounds I thought were healed 😅 I had to call the cops on my Mum once, she was drunk behind the wheel with me in the passenger seat. I thought I was going to die
The poor dad has so much guilt but he seems super loving
He’s a very good man. Despite his history, it doesn’t make him a bad person. He’s continuing to help others who’ve been in a similar situation. He runs AA meetings, and he even manages a clean and sober home. And I’m very proud of him.
He’s currently in a very tough position though, he’s trying to fight to maintain parental rights for my little sister. And her mom is trying to take that away from him. And I ask those who see’s this comment, please pray for my father. He needs the support and doesn’t deserve losing his daughter.
@@Toddusonfee thank you Son. Dad loves you and is so proud of you
@@Toddusonfee I’ll be praying for your father and sister
@@Toddusonfee how’s it going???
@@fableeclipse8198 no updates yet sadly
I love that Cut brings more about sobriety to the surface. Super important topic that needs to be more acknowledged
same. sobriety from weed too. it’s important.
@@yusraa. if you have problems sure. But the drug war is insanely toxic. being incarcerated over the age of 18 for JUST weed is stupid as fuck.
Todd senior seems like such a wholesome man, and just look at his expressions. I'm really happy he's doing better, I can tell he regrets what he's done and he loves his son a lot. You go Todd
Thank you Bunny. One day at a time, I'm doing just that!
I lost my mom a month ago to alcohol. She never got sober but we tried and I tried so long. I have so many regrets. Please don’t have any regrets if you’re struggling with an alcoholic parent, I’m so glad ur parents got sober
I'm sorry
Sending love
I lost my father Aug 2019 due to alcohol. Sending you peace. It’s so hard.
(((Hugs))) ❤️
I wish I could give you the biggest hug. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss
I love that the father & son's tattoos have a similar style; they complement one another. I'd like to think that's not a coincidence & speaks of the closeness we see here.
@Dairemagic no coincidence at all. We have the same artist
The dad was so sweet, I just wanted to give him a hug
Thank you Stephanie. I am the Dad in the video. Hug accepted!
They all look healthy and happy, glad they're sober now, This is good wholesome fun.
@@Aiwxss PoTahTo !🔥
@@Aiwxss random
When he said “Thank you.” to his son my heart SHOOK. I could hear how much that meant to him to hear. Like he finally realized he’s mending what he’d broken…. Ugh. This was a good one. Thank you to the parents and children for being so open! 💗
Cassandra I'm the father in the video. It was one of the hardest yet most rewarding thing I've done in sobriety. And the fact I got to do it with my son made it all the better. Glad you liked it
THIS WAS FANTASTIC. I'M A RECOVERED MOM OF a 4 yr old and this gives me courage
Fighting!
you got this girl!! 💕
Stay strong, any failures along your journey are just a part of your process ❤
ur unhinged
keep going!!! you got this!!!
“How hard it is to do nothing, to sit in your own shit” Dude if that doesn’t speak volumes.
So much respect to all these parents for getting and staying sober! As a child of an alcoholic parent that hasn’t been able to get sober yet, I do hope that I will get to have a conversation like that with him in my lifetime.
Me too, I hope it will come, lots of love ❤️
It sucks because many of us realize it will never happen 😔
Yeah I felt happy for these people, but a little bit hurt myself because this milestone is far from being reached at the moment with my parent
"I gave you recovery-"
"You also gave me addiction."
The way I choked
It was uncalled for too. I grew up around addict parents and never went down that road.
That was hilarious. I’m glad they can laugh about it because I am sure it is true, it’s true for me!
When they asked the parents what they regret you can immediately see the kids have validation after so long. this video was beautiful!
No sex for 4 years to focus on Himself! You are a masterpiece all respect you deserved!
The vulnerability and forgivingness. Glad these families had this opportunity with one another. Thank you for sharing
truly one of the hardest things is having an addict for a parent and following in their footsteps. the feeling i get from being so young and wanting better and fighting for it is immense. and knowing my mom is still struggling. that shit is ass. so anyone who hasn’t gotten this moment to see their parents sober, you got this, you have all the resources you need to feel loved and appreciated and to be successful!! do not let their failures be yours
sometimes i resent my own mother for her actions and then i seen myself do the same things and it was a hard kick in the ass. so idk. i feel like addiction is something we never realize the damage until it’s already done. i am proud of all these parents no matter the time it took. because the love and time and-effort they showed in the in will matter. hearing my mom say she doesn’t know if she can do it or if it’s even worth it bc of how long she’s already done it is a reason i won’t let myself get there.
Thanks for doing this one. And a massive shout out to those who took part and opened up to the world. I seriously learned a lot from this episode.
The lady saying “ I actually have to be there” puts so much into perspective and I understand beyond what words can express I understand
Alcoholism got my father before sobriety did and he passed about 3 1/2 years ago. I wish I could have a conversation like this with him, to be real, honest and see answers. These are questions I always thought about but never asked.
Sorry for your loss 🙏
i wish i got to have this conversation with my dad, he couldn't win his battle against addiction. rip dad, it's been 8 years and i miss you everyday. congratulations and appreciation to all parents who work hard to be sober for themselves and their families!❤
This was probably extremely therapeutic to these people to openly talk and may have opened up doors to being more comfortable in the long run ❤
I relate to the kids and their feelings that they tend to be more short tempered with their parent that was an alcoholic. My dad still struggles with it, but even in the good moments I don’t give him the grace I give others.
my mom has been sober for almost 10 years now and I love to see the openness between other adult kids and their sober parents. I am now 2 weeks living sober myself and i couldnt of done it without that role model, so to all the now sober parents who feel guilt- dont. its never too late to make an impact
I’m 5 months sober from alcohol
I understand these people
😊❤
Keep fighting :)) You can do it!
congrats;)
congratulations ❤
Congratulations, stay strong. Waking up in the morning not having that feeling of needing it to start your day is beautiful ❤️ sending my love and prayers
Congratulations! 5 months is impressive! :D
Hell yeah, sober representation! 13 years on New Year's for me.
the dad is sooo supportive
So glad to see such healthy healing relationships post addiction
This was so wholesome to watch. I also have experience with alcoholism in my family and to see these parents with their children really warms my heart.
My comment is not meant in a rude way, just to clarify! You can say 'to see these parents with their children really warms my heart' in English. I have some friends that drink in excess too and I worry sometimes. One or two glasses isn't really seen as a problem since they're not getting drunk. It might not be a full blown addiction, but I still feel like it's unhealthy bevahiour to drink alcohol almost every day...
@@thatshowitallstarted if it's every day then it's an addiction.
@@DA-js7xz I don't know about addiction, but disorder drinking for sure. But especially for older people here it's seen as normal to have a glass of wine or smth every evening. They just don't see it as problematic. I mean, these people are not getting drunk, but there are health risks that come with daily drinking, even if it's one glass. But I live in a country with a drinking culture so I just have a different view I think
@@thatshowitallstarted if someone is drinking every day, it is an addiction. This is especially due to the fact that if the alcohol was removed, their body would physically experience withdrawal symptoms.
Coffee/caffiene addiction is rampant in our society. Addiction behavior runs along a spectrum depending on how much is being taken/how far away from a sober state one is.
As someone with a dad that overdosed at the beginning of this year, I’m so happy to see these people being able to have this conversation but also sad for the the fact that I can’t. I love how this showed that drug addicts aren’t bad people, they’re just nice people who felt like they were given a bit too much for themselves to handle and made a mistake and that you can change. Love you lots dad ♥️ ❤️
This is so sad (also great because they are sober now) but as a child who grew up in the 80's & 90's, both my parents did drugs around me and both were alcoholics. I didn't know about my mom... I seemed only to see my step-dad as the 'drunk or high' one, but that was because my mom took care of me and defend me when he got out of control. Kids should never have to think "can I trust my parent" or "am I safe"!!!
Thank you to those who have gotten sober! I have also dealt with addiction myself once I got into my teens and super early 20's. There are genetic correlations to addiction, but also kids tend to follow in their parents footsteps even if they hate them growing up.
The next cut video should be ME and my NEIGHBOR Truth or drink 😂it will be fun
I think it was super powerful seeing a mother and daughter who both experienced addiction speak to each other about it. I would have loved to hear more about what it was like for the mother to witness her child struggle with addiction, because both perspectives are so important. The ramifications of parents with addictions is pretty significant, but my heart equally goes out to parents who have children who struggle with it. Such a dismal cycle. I hope and wish that those who have the disposition in their heart to do better, can also feel the strength and courage to do so.
i’m like 90% sure that girls high on the show
That father and son seem so sweet, I feel like they had a lot of conflict in the past I’m hopeful that they are working on things
These people are all so lucky to have parents who chose sobriety for themselves and those they loved.
These videos help me stay clean and sober.
You got this, trust me it’s worth it.
@@TheSuperNats Thanks i appreciate it 🙏
Todd Sr. makes me want to give him a hug. 😢
Thank you. We could all use one from time to time
My parents are still alcoholics. They refuse to get sober. This gives me hope.
I've been enjoying the Sober versions of this game. I would love for Fear Pong to come back tho
Sammmee
I'm sober now 4 years and it only came about when I cut my mom off. She'll never find sobriety though I hope for it everyday. The fear of knowing someday I'll get a call saying she's drank herself to death made my addiction almost unbearable. When you love an addict you grieve for them while they're still alive.
I’ve been sober for like 5 years. It’s hard being in college with everyone drinking and doing drugs, but I am a better person now
As the child of an addict and an addict themself, I cried so much in this video
I hold this episode very close to my heart as i face trying to "make" my mom sober for ~20 years (i'm 28). Huge kudos to these parents for willing to open up on camera. You all give me hope for a brighter future. Aloha!
I’m sending you lots of love
@@lywldrs2348 Mahalo nui! Same to you! 💙
5:45 ❤❤🥺 and all of him 😄♥️
they can be incredibly proud of themselves. very well done. i'm so impressed.
Respect to all of them. It takes courage and humanity to have such conversations, let alone releasing some of them online. Well done.
I wish my mother would stop drinking. She keeps a bottle in her bedroom. She turns into someone i dont like. She forgets things. Its like she's not here. Im 28 but it hurts. She calls me controlling when i say im worried about her. The people in this video are my heroes
I lost my dad to alcohol in 2008. He tried to get better, but in the end he just couldn’t. As an adult, my biggest wish has been to have conversations like these with him. Thank you for this video and the vulnerability. ❤
You guys should do one with absent parents at the beginning and now they are back in their child's life as they are older.
Wishing them all the best in their future and no relapses
y’all need a dad and DAUGHTER doing this.
“If you’re smelling something it might be my pu-...native body wash” I fuckin’ hate these commercials lol
loved this episode. so glad you guys incorporated the sober aspect with this game
As an alcy goin through my rocky journey in recovery, this showed up at a perfect time and really hit home ✊🏽🥲
The background music really didnt fit the vibe if this video
I felt like it was louder in this one too. It was distracting.
I wish me and my dad could do something like this, but he hasn't been sober since he was twelve years old. It makes me so happy seeing this knowing some people can get better.
Dam that hit hard when she said I was out of your life for 5 years , been in that similar situation and they made me tearing because I should have fought harder but I am glad I am sober for 3 years now and will continue and relapse is something I don't even things about
Lost my dad to alcohol addiction in April 2021. This video os very healing and congratulations on the sobriety ❤
I love sober truth or drink, so deep!
Cut should do a truth or drink with parents who were "teen parents" and their adult childern
I love this! I’m so proud of you and glad you got not only your son back in your life, but a life worth living! We do Recover 😊 Way to Go Tod
Janie thank you so much! Glad you likes the video I was so glad I did it, and to have my Son part of it made it even better
I'm super glad my father got sober before I was born (not before my siblings, but before me). I wouldn't be able to picture my life with him drinking. I've heard the stories, and it makes me not want to drink or do any type of drugs, because I have to be here for my son. I'm glad these parents are sober now 🙏
This is beautiful honesty.
So wish I could do this with my dad, unfortunately his addiction took him away from me 💔 props to all of these parents for making the hard but right decision to be there for their kids
As child of a former alcoholic/drug addict I forgave my mother but unfortunately never built a relationship.
Genuinely took me 6 minutes to realise they were playing without the drink 😂😂😂😂
as a child of abuse, I still forgive my parents. that does not mean they are worth forgiving by most standards, becuase they arent-- what they did to us was truly unforgivable
We can forgive in the sense of acceptance of the situation, but we can't forget - therefore we will never truly accept abusers into our lives.
as a child of two alcohols (one sober for 22 years), alanon has saved my life. if a loved one of yours struggles with addiction, i strongly suggest going to meetings.
Not the Native drunk driving ad being the one before this video 🫢
the mom and daughter who are both sober is the irl version of 'mom' lol
This is dope every person with an addict parent should see this.
More sobriety videos please!!
I wish I could've talked to my mom and dad like this more.
Rewards of being sober and moving through the pain, thank you for sharing ❤😊
Im a recovering addict. 9 years now. I still feel guilty towards certain things or ppl specially my kids. I did what i was taught i turned into my mother. Today im not her. Today i continue to break many cycles. Yes i do it for my kids and for my sisters kids. My sisters. I got them all back. Except one that demon took her. Ill never get my mother back. Even though shes alive. Shes so toxic. For years i hated my mother. Today i love her. Even if she still uses. I no longer hate her. I walked in her shoes ten times worse then her. Difference is i learned and changed. She doesnt have that power. She yells at me all the time. For not letting her in. Telling her when i need help or something. I do distance myself. I have boundaries today. And thats ok. I wish one day she would get help. My reality she never will. I accept that. I
As an addict you deprive people of yourself. My Dad was a rampant workaholic. I just remember wanting to play with my dad as a kid but he wasn't home.
this made my heart so full , props to each one of these people fr y’all are badass . thank you!!!
I really appreciate this series. Please keep it coming. Maybe do different substances. This is so important.
My dads 5 1/2 years sober now that I’m 23 and have a 14 year old sister it’s crazy to see how we have grown up with different lives. Me seeing addition and she seeing stability
My dads been sober for 8+ years? He got into a really bad bike accident and struggles with a lot more than a relaps so this helps me understand from others how he could be feeling or thinking
They should do truth or drink: road test examiners and examinees
As someone who has only ever had sober sex it makes me sad that all of that discomfort is someone's experience.
what a great video. my father struggles with alcoholism, and i'm also in recovery, so this video really touched me.
not me watching this while taking shots.....
Wish my mum could get sober
I love this video. It’s beautiful & important & instills hope
2:20 factual brother ✊🏽 Much love
Damn I wish I could have had this talk with my dad
Emalee I'm Todd Sr., the Dad in this video. Unless he's no longer in your life, it's never too late. I pray you're able to have this talk with your father.
Workaholics and child would be interesting too
Sober since 1999 and proud as hell 🥳
Incredible! Congrats! 🎉
Thank you for putting out such quality videos so consistently, Cut. I really appreciate all the different view points you bring in.
i enjoy these a lot
More of this please and I don't mean just this video context I would like more slice of life stuff
My father never had the strength to get sober... he kept on blaming every one else for his shortcomings until his last day! He died alone at home from heart failure due to alcoholism... I am working on forgiving him for my sake, but that little girl inside me mourns she never got to have the true father-daughter relationship...
We luv & support Todd sr 🥹
Thank you Jessy Brown!
Congratulations on your sobriety! Blessed Be ❤️
Oof, well that opened up some wounds I thought were healed 😅 I had to call the cops on my Mum once, she was drunk behind the wheel with me in the passenger seat. I thought I was going to die
There’s zero excuses for drinking and driving.
The two ladies look like sisters
The parents in this video are giving me strong 'Gummo' vibes.
1:05 the drunken starfish is a much easier position