Recovering Fentanyl and Crystal Meth Addict-Sid (follow up)
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2023
- Soft White Underbelly follow up interview and portrait of Sid, a recovering fentanyl and crystal meth addict in Los Angeles.
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He has battled and relapsed some, it’s a struggle and a marathon as many are well aware. I am pleased beyond words to say he’s 110+ days sober now and doing very well. So proud of him and thankful he’s still fighting!
that’s so awesome glad he’s doing well🥰🙏 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
Psalms 34:18 NLT
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What an accomplishment 👏 from a mom to a mom, I can't imagine the pride you must feel in his determination. Wishing him only the best in his recovery. It will be a lifelong challenge but he is strong.
That's amazing!!! ❤❤
I had a few days here and there, but now I'm at 7 years. He can do it. He's young, hell I'm young lol. He has his whole life ahead of him!
Keep going to the places where they are happy to have a place at the table just waiting for you♡ Coleen C. Recovering addict
That’s my boy!!! I am so proud and happy for you man. I am grateful for so many people who have partnered across the country to love and support my son in so many ways. To Max Moon for loving him and saving his life numerous times … even in breaking his heart you saved him! And I know you 2 will always be bonded together. Amy, Levi … you were so gracious and we thank you. CJ Bell you helped me help him in so many ways and your friendship has always meant so much to him I know. And to all the rehab super heroes especially @ New Origins and Profound Healing I am forever grateful. But his heart, his endurance and resilience is what impresses me the most. Thank you God for this young man and all that is ahead of him now. Keep up the good fight day by day. We love you beyond words… to infinity and beyond♥️♥️♥️
Love you momma
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much love. you are an amazing mother.
@@sidlikespeopleburgers666How can I find your podcast holmes?
@@sidlikespeopleburgers666 hi lol.
Watching this during withdrawals , looking at the transformation is giving me strength to go on.
I’m watching this right now while I’m kicking as well.. I’m hoping I make it.. I hope you do to..
You are strong. Don’t give up
i hope you both make it
@@Batterup153 I just kicked fetty for the 100th time a week ago or so and i feel so much better. So glad i got through it and decided to stop again.. hopefully for good. Stick with it!
YOU GOT THIS JUST STICK WITH IT 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I got sober out of spite. Everyone in the detox center doubted me and here I am pushing 3 years sober.
You sound like me
👊👊!!!
Spite is by far the most powerful motivator for some
He's not joking he literally looks like a different person. So happy for him, I hope he continues to do well!!
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Most definitely! I barely recognized him! I'm so happy for him
I couldn't find the first interview.
@@monehanagan5210 Lots of people need to specify that they aren't using metaphores nowadays for some reason.
@@j_rainsgoat3929 First interview was with his partner Max as well
I met Sid last night at a punk gig in NYC. He was hangin with my friend Flip and he introduced me. Its a small punk rock world and it seems like Sid’s doing great.
That’s awesome! I follow him on IG, he does look healthy and happy!!
I'd like to follow him as well. How to find him on IG?
@@piisamikiisseli did you find him? I was searching for him too!
What's his IG?
He’s racist.
We need another update on Sid and Max please!!!!
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Recovering meth, fentanyl, and alcoholic here sitting on five years. I can't tell you the elation I feel when I saw this video of Sid. Night and day. I wish a lot of my old crew made it but unfortunately we don't get to choose the path of others in our lives. Stay strong Sid, you have a good future ahead of you.
How did you get sobor ? Cold Turkey ?
@@amberforcen1177 I went to rehab and they introduced me to a 12 step program. Me being desperate enough I decided to give it a shot. For me personally, it wasn't only the best decision I made in my life; it also saved it.
Keep going bro, proud of you !
I’m so proud of you!
Same bro. I don’t even know how I’m still alive but my crew has lost many members as well. Even up into recent years and we are all in our 40s now. Addiction is something you have to fight always. There will always be a tendency to become addicted again to something…
Great interview! 288 days clean and sober today from fentanyl myself! So glad to be here.
Good going! I’m proud of you, for real. That’s a hard one to kick.
@@leosunrising hey thanks I appreciate it I gotta little youtube channel goin myself called Fentanyl Anonymous if you wanna check it out.
You are so brave!!
Oh Wow! That’s great 😊
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Went from looking like a demonic junkie to looking like a hipster tattoo artist on a well balanced diet. Biggest turn around yet. He looks and sounds amazing. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
The "SKINS" jailhouse tattoo blasted on his forehead really ties the hipster look together.
@@notsocrates9529 u stupid racist
So proud of you man.Keep on fighting .Your story surprised me so much and fulfilled my heart with hope.
@@notsocrates9529 LMAO
@@notsocrates9529 For real a lot of these commentors are really naive.
No way. I saw this and immediately teared up. You have strangers who rooted for you when they saw that first video, and are still rooting for you now. Awesome work, Sid.
I’ve just reached 50 days clean from heroin . I was using 2 grams a day and tried hundreds of times to cold turkey and always relapsed and started back again after , I’m now on methadone and I can see a way out at last . Super glad I made this change because I’m still young and already wasted so much time and money on drugs and shitty people
How are you man? I hope youre keeping up the good work! You got it!
Well done! That’s incredible! 👏
Methadone can be a life saver! My dad was on it for years and it helped him stay safe for the remainder of his life. It truthfully helped him live a beautiful life
never to late dude u got it
I paused the video half way through to contact my addictions counsellor (haven’t spoken to her in over a month) to ask her about a inpatient program. I’m glad to see you are doing better, Sid! This video really gave me that little bit of hope I needed today
I hope you follow through and if you do pease let me know
YOU CAN DO IT 🎉❤️❤️
Proud of you!!! You can do this!
Best of luck to you . Keep on, you can do this!!
That’s amazing!
I rarely comment but i'm so blown away by this transformation. Oh my God I'm rooting for him so hard!
I quite literally can't believe it's the same person. Genuinely i feel like this is an actor..... They just can't be the same person?????????
If it is, it truly shows ANYONE can turn it around, even the worst of the worst and the most gone of the most gone.
"Addiction doesn't discriminate." So proud of you Sid. Wherever you are now, keep your head held high. You are loved and unbelievably strong.
He sure is loved, but why do people call him strong? He's a drug addict by choice and said hes a "scumbag when I'm using". He doesn't need your help or kind words he has everything he wants. Hes incredibly lucky. Like incredibly. His actions had 0 consequences.
Sure it does- it discriminates against anyone stupid enough to seek out contraband. Making like drugs broke into his house and forced him to take them
DAYUM dude!!! The only reason i knew it was you because of the title of the video!! You look amazing bro!!! 4 yrs and counting for me!! There is always a tiny light at the end of the tunnel...the biggest step is to walk in the right direction n that light grows with every step.....🧡
Im holding my breath for him to make it longtime. To surface from the darkest, darkest depth of addiction in the blackest of places - has to be the longest journey from A to Z. Sid, don't make it an option to go back. Calm your jets, keep it real and keep moving forward. You got this dude.
@redxpen what's your experience on addiction and what you claim?
+1
I’m a dilaudid addict for about the last 20 years. I had them “sold” to me by my doctor and was on it for a bunch of years and then Canada did the same thing pretty much. No more prescriptions for opiates and no more raising the dose for patients on narcotics. So basically I’ve been on the same dose for 15 years and now it doesn’t kill my physical pain it just keeps me from getting sick for most of the day now. Trouble is I need it for chronic intestinal and back pain…damned if I do etc…most of my friends also went to heroin and now fettie. I never did but it’s tempting sometimes.
@redxpen .. i met this couple whom claimed that they are functioning meth addicts whom they said the court awarded back to them parental of their two little children. I don't believe people last long functioning while using meth, especially when children are at risk, it takes money to keep the 8-ball rolling to satisfy their high, without it surely anything will break that so called functionality, and it is the children who suffer the most, or either grow ammune to that lifestyle of drugs, alcohol etc.. I knew too many friends who been there and back.
@@Arthurian.why does she have to tell you? Keep scrolling bro
So inspiring 😭 63 days sober for me and I love seeing this thank you for the motivation !
Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hope you are doing well!
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Keep going!!! I dont know you but I am proud asf of you!!!
Congratulations. We can recover. You just have to want it. Nobody can force someone to get clean till they’re ready. I’m also in recovery. Just remember 1day at a time. Shit some days I have to go 1 hour at a time. If you stumble don’t give up. Just get up and keep going.
This makes me so happy. The first interview with Max and Sid truly frightened me. There is hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I have 16 years clean. There is always a way out.
Love this interview, I'm also an addict named Max. Grew up in the punk house/hardcore music scene too. Got estranged by everyone due to drugs. It's been a decade. Keep going Sid, you really got this! Ain't nothing stronger than a level headed, motivated person in recovery who has been through it for real for real. I lost all my veins and almost my arm a few years ago. Got an abscess just from a pimple I scratched off too, ended up in urgent care 2 days in a row just lancing abscesses. Insanity we used to live. I appreciate you Sid, as well as you Mark and SWU for the great work you do. Peace
This interview got me choked up. Soooo damn happy to see that transformation. Gives people hope! I’ve been clean from fentanyl for about 4 months now. This channel and these interviews might have very well saved my life, and many others. Love your life!
Omg me too I just teared up but they were tears of joy. The story of human resilience always gets me.
still sober?
Sober or not we love you and u matter. Keep the faith.
we all believe in you, you got this!
Keep it up!! I’m at 4 years off coke & fentanyl- I was a 20 year user - you are living your best years - soooo proud of you!!
30 days rehab is not usually long enough. You deserve a chance to have a much longer stay. You took years to get as bad as you were. It takes so much support to make it.
I totally agree. 30 days barely gets them thru the physical addiction. Outpatient is not helpful if you are only 30 days out and have to get a job, along with all the other requirements if your family is not willing to devote their time to help you. The mental pressure is huge. Like u said it took years to get to this addiction journey, not living a normal life in my case, my grandson has no clue how to live a “normal” life. What is a normal life in his mind? Addiction? Of course it is and the struggle continues.
@@maxkiller2738 i was a bit concerned about the big-ups for 30 days clean when he says he's been clean and relapsed before. of course we'd get shot down for saying so, cos it's so tentative when someone's on this path isn't it? one wrong word at the wrong time and it's back down below zero. so your point about ethically keeping sid's recovery under wraps for at least 6 months is fair. i also got a bit of 'ryan leone' vibes regarding making a thing of his recovery to help others, I feel it's maybe a bit early for that and he's rushing his exposure. how are you now? are you clean? sending good vibes.
@Broski Snowski no. They are clean when the don’t use. There is no yearly quota needed. Well done to this man
@Handsome Griz It’s more complicated than that.
@@EnterGoldenAge I had the same thought. The ego can sneak in there so quickly, and I hope he doesn't get too far ahead of himself and relapse.
Proud of everyone in the comments who are sober, and trying. Y'all got this and remember people care for you
I watched this because my brother is an addict living on the streets. He's addicted to fentanyl and meth as far as I know. I'm proud of you for getting clean, and I pray that you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and prosper. Thanks for spreading hope💛
No joke. He is unrecognizable. Massive respect for him and everything he has overcome on his journey of recovery. I am confused with Max though. Was that the girl in his previous video? If so she was deep in her addiction and was a very unhealthy and toxic environment. Surprised that loosing that made him decide to recover.
To me he is high or he was high for to long and it became normal for him because when he speak his jaw goes side way
@@SledgeHammerMindOpener i was a meth addict for 4 years been clean 1 year and i still catch myself with my jaw sideways when I'm focusing on something or furrowing my brow
Well either way max and I were toxic for each other. And it was Max's suggestion that urged me to seek treatment
@@sidlikespeopleburgers666 Great job dude, we see how it is hard for you american to seek traitement, and i've been stuck on free morphine in france for 10 y when i can find methadone or subutex easily i have an idee on how hard it was for you.
I think your comment about how it's mind blowing that he decided to get help cause he lost "that" referring Max is the same type of mentality they and alot of us try to escape. You sound super judgemental yourself and the ugliest kind of judging like he isn't your idea of beauty. And I'm sure that with drugs in the picture with unhealed traumas they probably did have a lot of toxicity in the relationship but I am also sure they had beautiful moments of selfless unconditional love for one another. We all are walking traumas and unless a person decides to be conscious of this and productively work to make themselves and each day better then we continously damage others and put others through more trauma being on drugs or sober for that matter. One thing about being an addict is once you get sober you just see how sick everyone is and younare grateful that it pushed you to place where you can truly see past the veneer of people. But I just wanted to say something about your ugly smart ass "that" comment. He is beautiful on the outside and probably has a soul just as beautiful.
And he must love him to push him to get off drugs. Alot of tender hearted people chose drugs to cope with the world. You just pray they learn to see they can cope without the drugs and that drugs will eventually make you the monster you hate in the world.
Addictions counselling and podcasting are PERFECT for him!! He’s an eloquent speaker I love listening to him talk.
i hope sid reads these comments when he's feeling down. thank you for showing us that change is possible and the human spirit is boundless. you are saving many people just by being you, being alive, and being here.
He's definitely not reading these when he's feeling down, he already has all the support that he needs in his life.
Sid's transformation is very inspiring. He looks great and he seems quite intelligent. I appreciate how candid he is with his responses. I hope he continues to succeed in his recovery.
Omg he looks sooo handsome!!! It’s crazy what 30 days sobriety can do a person !! Congrats dude!! 💕💕
Wow, 1 hell of a transformation!!!!!!! Congratulations sid, keep up the good work!!!!!!!
Hey Gram, good morning! I hope your day is a good one! ✌🏽❤️
@@Rochelle721 Hi Roc, right back at you my friend!!!!!!!
i’m a recovering hydrocodone addict and his statement about addiction not discriminating and not caring about your background is so true. i grew up with lots of love and structure and i ended up getting addicted to prescription pills that my doctor prescribed to me after surgery. a situation that you wouldn’t think would result in addiction but nope. i got hooked. i’m 30 days clean now too dude! i’m proud of us! i hope we both continue to be sober
best Wishes.
Hows your recovery going? Any updates?
GOD DAMN!! This is a miracle. You Sir are a true badass. It gave me goosebumps watching this. So happy for you. KEEP GOING!!
Wow he is unrecognizable, he looks so much healthier and also his eyes seem happier. I hope he stays clean and enjoys life sober
This is fucking amazing. It’s like watching a different person entirely. Sid, dude, if you are reading these comments, PLEASE - stay on the path to recovery. Stay on THIS road. No matter how hard some days are. Don’t go back. Your life is worth it. Drugs are not. You got this, and everyone is so proud of you 👊💯 Congratulations 🤍
I saw the first interview, and then this one. Don't know these people, but literally have tears. Gives hope to those of us praying for loved ones with addictions.
Wow I'm a ex meth head I'm 42 and sober 9 months and the 1st time since 15 but this is a awesome testimony
Omg he looks like a completely different person!!!! 🌟✨Congratulations on your sobriety and a chance at a new life!🌟✨ 💖I wish you nothing but happiness and good health!💖
It's crazy how the light returns to ones eyes when they get away from opioids. Like it steals your soul
Man I wish this guy nothing but the best.I hope he continues on the road to recovery.His first video could be a powerful testimony to help so many others.
That is the most incredible transformation! I just watched the first vid yesterday and then this follow up turned up for me. Reading through the comments I can see you inspired a lot of people to take that step toward recovery, Sid. You made my heart smile wide today. I hope Max continues to improve and reclaim their life too!
Thank you so much for seeking out people like this and conducting interviews with them. Your style of interviewing is very welcoming, unbiased and overall the very best on UA-cam. Keep up the good work and changing peoples lives for the better!!
I’ve been around addicts my whole life and never knew you could go from where he was to where he is in 7 months.
He looks like 15 years younger
I think he is still using, probably coke.
With God, all things are possible.
@@mudcast foo. This guy did methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drank daily for YEARS. His neurons are fried. It will take decades, but his brain will eventually return to normal. But he will always have a few ticks picked up from that. He’s clean and sober - you can hear it in the terminology he uses. I’m in recovery as well.
bc he has a loving and supportive family and friends
Wow that is honestly crazy, props to him for defeating the odds. Looks like a completely different healthy man.
Oh my god I am so happy to find this! This does my heart so much good. I felt for both Sid and Max in the last video, they seem like such kind and good people. I am so happy to see Sid alive and doing well.
He is seriously handsome out of addiction. You could tell he was smart cookie. I'm so happy for him. I'm doing a detox starting in 2 days. I want what he has again. Please God help me get to 1 week let alone 30 days. Love seeing this.
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He looks and sounds great. Wishing him continued health & healing
I was SURE I had not seen his first interview until the flashback was shown. What a turn around, truly incredible and I hope he keeps up this momentum!
Of all dudes on this channel to actually fight a hard fight to turn their life around, this guy?! Absolutely incredible stuff, I only wish all the best for him, he is truly a warrior seeing where he started at in that first interview, Godspeed to you brother, enjoy the fruits of your hard work and make the most of life like you’re trying so hard to do already. And remember the fight never stops, so keep at it my man, props to you!
I'm soo so proud of him. He made my heart felt overwhelmed to see him come this far I hope and pray he stays the way he is. Good luck to him always .# Please don't relapse
Huge respect for this guy ❤… clearly a decent guy 👍… best of luck for the future… I have a feeling you have a good life ahead 👍
Right? Same.
This is such a fantastic follow-up story. Sid, you have made a huge turnaround to a much healthier life...and in a relatively short amount of time. In the years to come I wish you nothing but the best.
It’s refreshing to see the person that was locked inside in that other video. I admire your candidness and I’m happy for your transformation. It takes an incredibly dedicated and strong person to overcome addiction and I want to wish you well on the rest of your journey. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope it touches others who are where you’ve been.
Well done Sid! The transformation made me speechless and you are such a gorgeous human being inside out! I'm sure your before-after videos could be used to inspire addicts to stop, or deter youngsters from using/testing their limits with drugs. I wish for you to stay strong and sober!
Holy CRAPPPPP!!! when mark started going on about how different he looks I was thinking "idk who this dude is...I musta never seen his interview"
And then when they did the flashback I SAID..
........" AWWW HELL NAAAAAAAAA"
that's that one dude?!??!?!! I distinctly
remember that interview being that it was totally bizarre. .that's one helluva transformation to make in a short 8 months
Just goes to show you how MUCH THESE DRUGS CAN COMPLETELY CONSUME YOU
Hope dude keeps it together
Why are you spreading your words so far apart? It made me uncomfortable and I couldn’t finish your comment 😢
This makes me so fucking happy, Sid looks like he is really living now not just existing. Good shit, stay clean homie.
Let’s lose the cursing, you’re an adult, try speaking like one🙄
I love all of the stories on this channel but this one really made such an impact. It’s so amazing to see people recovering on this channel, and we are all so proud of you Sid and Max. Be gentle to yourselves, and I wish nothing but the best of futures for you both. ❤
You always ask people if they have hope. Often I ask myself and find it dwindling slowly. Thank you for this video!! I now have HOPE again!! I am 25 years sober and was becoming less hopeful in what I have seen the past years in the recovery community. I need to help others again. Thank you for this jolt of hope!! I am soooo happy for this guy!! Yaaaaay!! Keep it up!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Facts
I don't often comment on SWU vidz, but when I do, it's to jump in the pit for someone. I'm 47, many moons ago I did the gutter punk junkie, live fast-die GG thing. I survived while I watched some good ones go. I distinctly remember watching your first video with you and Max and feeling you guys. I wanted you to make it, but there was a darkness hovering for sure. BROTHER I AM SO FUKKIN PROUD OF YOU! Keep doing what you're doing, stay strong and love long. Much love my man, congratulations on the eyebrows too😂🤘💜💪
Thanks brother
@@sidlikespeopleburgers666 Sid if you don't mind me asking when did you & Max meet? I remember Max from her interviews & playing the banjo in Kensington PA. He has been answering comments on his UA-cam channel, what a Blessing & Mercy you two have been shown. Sobriety is truly a Miracle! 🙏✌🌻
Wow one of my favorite interviews thus far so relatable. He’s actually incredibly charismatic sober and very intelligent, a ton of determination.
Absolutely love this! Giving hope to so many. I’m a recovering addict, 5 years. Thank you for sharing your story and keep up the good fight, it’s so worth it :)
Wow...absolutely incredible Sid! You're so very inspiring and are giving so many people hope! God bless you for taking your darkest times and illuminating the way for others battling their addictions. We are all cheering you on. Wishing you nothing but success in your sobriety, a career in counseling and in creating a thriving podcast.
I don’t comment often but I am so proud of this man!!! Keep pushing, I know this video will be very inspirational to many across the world.
Bless you Sid 🦅❤️🦅❤️
You literally don't look or sound like your last video.
I was literally just thinking about y’all the other day! I’ve been waiting and waiting for an update. Wow I can’t believe the transformation! I’m so proud and happy for you. I know you’re going to do big things Sid! I hope you put this pain from the past something you can help others see light with! No one is too far gone. This is what wanting to change looks like! Wow! I’ll def check out your podcast! ❤❤❤❤❤
SID YOU ARE KILLING IT. This totally made my day. I am so happy for you and I wish you all the luck in your future!
This just made my week! I am so glad to see you doing well, Sid. There are a lot of people all over the world that care about you.
Holy shit he looks so different, so healthy looking now, even his mannerisms have changed! Top man!
😂sure Jan🙄
Congratulations!! Great job! 🎉 You look so much better and you exude happy energy. It's great to see you doing so well after the previous video ❤
Thanks for posting a follow-up -it's so great to see a positive update after seeing so many tragic stories :)
that is ONE HELL of a turnaround!! i'm so glad to see you are doing well and i pray that continues. keep up the great work!!!
Amazing. I just watched his and maxes interview the other day. These stories are so empowering. Thank you mark, and thank you sid, and all the other interviewees. All of my thanks.
“Looking up to the wrong people” led him down addiction path.. So glad to see a New Man In Him.. Stay Blessed Sir .. ❤❤
But the upside down cross is disturbing.
@@sheepnomore8063 the regular cross is disturbing " bow and worship me! Or be damned to hell forever!!"
Hollywood and music industry glamorize drug use!! Looking up to the wrong people is a big thing in america
@@thatdude3977 When you look at what the cross represents, it's beautiful. God gave his son to die for us and give us eternal life and peace through Him. Once someone accepts the gift, it is natural to want to worship God. No one is forcing anyone to do it, but we hope that they will. On the other hand, Satanism is a very dark thing. If you've watched many of these interviews, you can see the people whose lives have been changed or are positive because of their faith in God. On the other hand, look at those who are involved with the occult. It's not hard to see which one is the better choice. Blessings!
This is an amazing transformation, I hope he is proud of himself, he is such a well spoken, positive person, what a great example of turning your life around
This is amazing. Keep up the motivation and recovery. You are too blessed to be where you're at today. Stay strong and keep focused. We're sending you so much support.
So proud of this man. He’s done something that is so difficult and that so few are able to do. Props to him!
HOLY SH*T! What a tranformation. The way he speaks and holds himself... Keep it up!
Incredibly proud of this man. The first interview sent chills down my spine but the turn around Sid has had physically & mentally is a real feat of perseverance. The work Mark Laita does to humanize these people & share their experiences is pure selflessness & it clearly rubs off on the folks he encounters. Sid, keep working towards happiness & Mark, keep giving these people a voice. The world needs more of this
Wow, he looks amazing! I would never believe he was the same person. I am so happy for you Sid! Keep living your life!
i’m so so happy! it’s amazing feeling being so happy for someone i don’t know and probably never meet in my life but i’m honestly so proud and happy for you Sid! Please stay well! Lots of love from Bulgaria ❤❤🥹🥹
wow i just at the start of this interview and i want to cry because of how far he’s come! so so proud of him, it must have been so hard
Congrats man! Just hit a week clean after a year long relapse. You're an inspiration! Keep up the good work
Wow, what a difference! I am so proud you came thru. It's so hard to see someone like the way you were. I'm glad you stayed strong and saw the light at the end of that long dark tunnel. Wish I could shake your hand! Congratulations man. Peace be with you ✌🏽
Holy shit. When I saw this was an update I went back and watched the first video. Shaking my head. Good for you choosing life. And I'm so glad you and Max are in touch. There is hope for everyone. Grab it and run with it. So great to hear you!
Wow! Congratulations Sid! I would have never recognized you as the Sid in the previous interview. You have come a long way! So proud of you. Keep up the great work. And to Mark, would definitely love a Max update as well. Wishing them both the best!
So great to see you thriving now Sid! You will make a FANTASTIC addictions counsellor as you have a natural kindness and empathy but also are drop dead honest. I have no doubt you will succeed because you take such responsibility for all your choices good and bad. That is empowerment. Love that you are feeling the esteem of self sufficiency and having your own resources. Keep it up - you are going places!
This is such a beautiful story, getting sober is hard. It takes SO much effort. I hope we get to see Sid in a year and he's still thriving!
Man, the first video I watched with you and Max I couldn’t help but think you were both lost causes. I was wrong. I was shocked and concerned. It seemed you had gone beyond repair. Again, I was wrong. Seeing you in this video with Mark is astonishing. My oldest son struggled with addiction for years and for many years we didn’t talk. He’s now bought a home, has a family and has been clean for 8 years. We talk every day just about. When you say not to enable that makes sense. All along my son knew how much I loved him but I had to push him out as he stole just about everything. He could screw up at being a screw up. He will tell you all these things. Thank God for you man. Stay the course as everyone here is hoping the very best for you. Not that you should care, but I’m truly amazed by the transformation.
Congratulations Sid and God bless you and keep you on the right path. The world needs someone like you. All the help you can bring to people's lives is desperately needed. Good luck and stay true!!
It's in the eyes. When you are on a road of recovery, you get your sense of self back. That there's an actual person with tangible thoughts behind those eyes. As someone who's been in the rooms of AA. You can look at somebody's eyes and know instantly if they are fucked up or not.
How wonderful to see you straight! You look awesome! I hope the podcast works out for you, as well as your art. You've got something to share with the world. I think you would be an amazing drug counselor. Keep shining!
I get emotional when I watch these recovered addict interviews. Mark, Do you know the good your art has caused? Do you know that there are people out there. Myself included. That have been forever changed by watching your channel. 11-01-2022 was the last time I used heroin. Anytime I feel I need some support I come to your channel. Thank you Mark. Truly hope I can one day thank you and shake your hand. Blessings and love being sent from this side as always. ❤️
So happy you found something that helps you stay in recovery❤❤
So proud of you.
I remember him and his family comments supporting him and saying how amazing and loving he is. Amazing to see he is making through it. Amazing!
This is an incredible story! I lost my nephew to an overdose. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to have saved him. It was the toughest time of his life and also the hardest time ever for our family. I came across Max and Sid in a different video and I can’t say enough how happy and proud I am for a complete stranger Sid! Keep up the amazing work Sid!!!
Hi Sid, seeing you so well and your mind so center bring me so much joy. I lost my father to fentanyl in 2021 and even though it hurts my heart like nothing else has, seeing you in a new light with so much hope for the future makes me so joyful for your future children and you. This is the beginning of a whole new chance that you deserve Sid! I will be praying for you. So so hard! You will do it!!! ❤
You, young man, are an inspiration! I am so proud of you and I can only hope my daughter takes the path you are on. You look and sound amazing, recovery looks good on you. Keep up the good work and continue to share your story, people need to hear the happy endings.
Sid!!!! My boy 😍 you look & speak so well 👏🏻 this is what we love to see from these interviews 👏🏻 I’m incredibly happy for you man!! You should be proud of yourself. You can only get better from here✨✨ you got this 🙏🏻
Good job man, addiction doesn't discriminate! I'm getting off kratom after 4 yr addiction, alcohol and all kinds of things. Hitting the gym everyday is so good, it cures my anxiety. I'm so happy to live a clean life, so good to see you at such a young age figuring it out! I pray for the best for you!
Sid, I am so happy for you but the amount of pride I feel for you is even greater. I don’t know first hand from your perspective the struggle with addiction. But my mom for the past 3 years has been struggling hard. I’m trying to understand how it got to the most pure person I’ve ever known and looked up to. Your story has given me strength to keep praying over her. Congratulations to you and your family and the many more years you’ll have to look forward to!🤗🥳🎉 You got this!
This is the reason I watch and support via Patreon…. to get to see a beautiful person come back from the dead 💀 and Sid has done just that!!! I will pray that you continue on this journey and continue to make great decisions for your future!! This is so unbelievable!! God is good!!
Mark, for me the obvious is that your channel, your hard work, makes a difference. That is a hell of a feat.
Absolutley incredible! I saw the first interview on Facebook and came to UA-cam for the followup. The difference is astounding!
Sid speaks so eliquantly, he'd be absolutely amazing doing podcast work. I hope he can build a career around helping addicts recover because he's an inspiration, not only to recovering addicts but everyone! Just goes to show, if you want something badly enough, you can always get to where you want to be.
I'd love to see another video of Sid in a couple of years. He'd been sober for 30 days at this point and I pray he sticks with it because he is obviously a very bright young man and could do a lot of good with his life.
The "Bullshit armour" thing with his face tattoos was also brilliant! Absolutely agree with that. Never judge a book by its cover!
Oh my goshhhhhh the joy I feel right now seeing you Sid, you look amazinggggggg look at you now! I am blown away how fantastic you look and your eyes say it all! Well done Sid keep on keeping on you really can have a life without drugs, praying for you ❤