Merry Christmas you guys. To anyone watching this, i truly wish you and your family a great end to the year. I am so thankful to still be alive, and to be nearing the due date for my first child. i am also extremely grateful and proud of Pat and if any of you out there want to throw him just a dollar or even some words of encouragement it would be very appreciated. here is the link to the gofundme i made for him for anyone interested in helping him out www.gofundme.com/f/support-pat-hardys-journey-through-sobriety?attribution_id=sl:1044996e-4716-420c-9898-3a7ed408124d&
Homie, I know this might sound crazy but I'd like to try. I live right by Carrol County in Frederick I grew up in Brunswick MD graduated from Brunswick high-school. I am 5yrs sober from pills & would love would love to help give back my dude if I can. I'm on my own come up but would love to help if you ever need it handing things out or whatever it is for homeless or people w. Addiction I'd just like to help. Names Johann Prechtel 39yrs old. Appreciate you homie.
Appreciate you and I hope you and your family have a great holiday, New Year to come right after and then the days, months, and years just flow with greatness, happiness, wealth, & especially health!! 💯🎉 & May your new journey of the beautiful thing called Fatherhood be the greatest thing to ever touch you and your life!! Thank you for all you do and always making sure to drop the very best CLASS A content and information for us! Been here for a few years and I am a proud supporter frfr!
Recently lost my dad to opioid substance abuse Im glad Pat got clean and hopefully spends time with his kids I dont wish the loss of parent on anyone it’s heartbreaking
im so sorry for your loss my friend. i lost my brother in 2019 and the pain it brought to my family has been devastating. I pray for your peace and comfort ❤️
No one can say that Mr. Buckingham here is exploiting these people, he is truly reaching out and showing America its problems and helping people get out of them.
Im 51 days clean and sober, after nearly 15+ years of addiction. Its the longest ive ever been sober. Pat is not alone, we are not alone. Ask for help, beg for help, fight for yourself. We do recover! Put yourself around the people who know, other addicts and alcoholics who are recovering. ❤️❤️ we can save ourselves to help save each other! God bless 🙌 🙏
Proud of you brother! Keep that head up and keep fighting as hard as you can! It does get easier with time! You just gotta keep the strength within yourself going! Good luck brother!
Keep it up. The first year is the hardest, but it gets better. There is so much more to life, and you've made it this far for a reason. You don't know what impact your life or your story could have on the world until you get out there and really start living.
This message goes out to PAT. Brother, I want to congratulate you a million times over. I am an ex-addict myself, 15 years clean, so I know how hard it was to step away from that. You will be tempted, but the longer you can resist the more momentum you will build up until you will eventually not think about getting high. You can do anything you put your mind to. Whatever you dream of doing, start the journey now....one foot in front of the other. Love you man!
And please don't be too dejected if relapse happens. It took me so many times and I would put together a bit of time sober here and there. But something would happen and I would get high again. I had a few months sober, relapse for 2 days, and almost gave up entirely. But I decided to try one more time...... and that was 17 years ago... 17 years sober. lost so many of my friends and family to addiction. They would put a bit of time of sobriety together..... relapse...... let the guilt eat them up.... and give up. Relapse is a part of recovery period if it happens, don't give up. It's just a speed bump
I just got done crying being in the lowest point in my life and lo and behold this is the first video I pull up… what are the odds huh… Brandon homie, thank you for the focus on all of this. This video caught me at a very vulnerable moment in my life. This story touched me in a really positive way. Today’s the day to make this happen, fentynal has been my DOC for 5 years now. Pats story really opened my eyes and helped me know it’s possible to get my life back. I lost my best friend recently and wanna do this for him, shout out Dakota Lomans I love and miss you brotha.
@ the pain is tough, the worst is knowing I’m fucking with the same thing that took my friend away n that kills me. But brotha stay tough man, I live in Virginia as well but on the opposite side near Wytheville. Thank you for the support homie, that means a lot fr. Imma keep you in mind dawg, check in with you later and see how you been alright.
You can do it bro. I promise if you can get just 1 week off the shit, your perspective will start to change. The first step is always the hardest. Much love and best of wishes
You take it 1 day at a time my bro.. Its the best any of us can do.. I got clean in april 2020 and it isnt any easier today than it was back then, it will never be easy, but it CAN get better. Dont give up bro I believe in you ❤❤❤
Man props to you Brandon for having the respect to not record everyone getting food and supplies. It’s hard enough for some people to bite their pride and accept something, it’s 10 times harder with a camera in your face. God bless you brother
We need more videos of this format. Instead of showing the plight, show the recovery. This is truly inspiring. Pat - great work bro! You are conquering something so difficult to overcome. Your awesome.
dude i’m actually crying after seeing pat.. i’m so mf proud it’s insane!.. i watched my dad go through a fentanyl addiction and it was so hard to see, but he’s finally been over a year sober last month
I was close. I saw the vid he first was in and very few in these types of topics (addiction) do I hope they get sober cause how many stick to that, and he really stuck with me I didn't remeber his name but i definitely thought of him a few times seeing this was amazing
THIS. THIS IS THE KINDA SHIT WE NEED ON TV, ON THE NEWS, ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This is what we need to show the kids & youth, the government officials, schools, healthcare workers, social workers, ect. The reality of addiction, & the opiate & homeless epidemics. The possibility of SOBRIETY & RECOVERY! The selflessness of helping people that are struggling and the IMPACT we can have have on someone’s life. This video really just blew me away & made me so emotional. I’m 5 years in recovery and these videos just hit my heart different. You’re literally out here changing and saving lives. This is what deserves all the views & all the likes. We need everyone to see more of THIS. Fuck yeah dude.
Congrats man! iIlost my mom to addiction and a crazy form of lung cancer that was most likely caused by her smoking meth/fent/cigs/anything she could for decades. I miss her every day and wish she could have gotten clean and had a better life.
@@TheReaper42069this is very important. my mom slips sometimes, but shes going strong and doing her best. its hard, but shes been addicted since before i was born (im 19), so the progress is progress no matter what. im happy shes where shes at even if she falls sometimes
This is what it’s all about. I’ve been homeless, I’ve been addicted to percs, oxys and heroin for almost 20 years. I’ve been clean for over 3 years. The kindness of some people is really what changes other peoples lives. Giving someone hope is one of the greatest gifts. Brandon is definitely a real one.
Pat i'm so proud of you bro. You dont even realize you have prob inspired someone out there to get clean. I just got off Subs after 3 years of treatment on them, was a fent user for a few years. Lost my cousins and uncle cause of fent. And I wouldnt wish that pain on anyone. I'm now 8 months off all substances other then the mental meds the doc gives me.
Good for you man!! I've been on subs for nearly 10 years straight. I'm currently tapering them down and I take less than 1/4 of what I used to. I've got some really big responsibilities and I'm terrified of being sick!
What mental health meds u on? Just curious, I'm clean now for 1.5 years and I'm on a pile of psych meds too I've heard bupe/subs are hell to kick. I was on sublocade, the bupe injection, so I might go through withdrawal in like a year or 2 when it's outta my system lol
@@j.b.8546he said he was on subs for treatment and took 3 years to ween off with a doctor probably. I’m the same but for methadone. It’s worth it to keep on methadone and slowly safely come off. It doesn’t change my day at all really, and thanks to the steadiness and with the doctor supervision, I’m almost off and can live my life without anything related to opioids. Thank god god it good
This is moving, I very rarely comment but Pat deserves all the love and praise, seeing his life eighteen months ago to now is proof that if you want to make a change and commit to it, anything is possible, I went to rehab 6 years ago, I hit the rock bottom like he was at and had the same exact attitude he had once I entered out patient, do it for yourself, ask for help and accept the support, it will take you all the way to the finish line, thank you Brandon for the follow up on Pat, this is the positivity the world needs to see, and Pat, hug your family and your kids my man, and stick to it, continue to show up every second of everyday because it does get better, pat yourself on the back brother, you're born a new man. Much Love.
as someone with a pill addiction this video brought me to tears. pat looks so good and healthy and i wanna be there some day. i wanna be as positive and hard working as him too. he is genuinely such a huge inspiration and i can't thank him and you too Brandon for this video. needed to see this badly and again i can't thank you both enough
I don’t know if this matters to you, but I believe in you that you can get there one day too, I had a horrible pill addiction as well and took a few years to finally want to get clean, but once I did, I’ve been clean since. And just remember You are loved and then the words of Bob Ross “we need a little darkness to see the light” toy got this, you’ll be able to beat it.💯
This hits close to home. Thanksgiving week is when I got out of detox after a 4 year fent addiction. I’m a little over 30 days sober now and never looking back. You’re doing great things mr buckingham, truly 🙏🏼
I came into tears watching this episode. I was a heroin addict for 17 years and I am also 34 years of age. I have been sober for 5 years come January of 2025. I went through the struggle for real but I only survived and made a life when I wanted help. I now own my own business and am doing pretty well for myself. Much respect to you all who want help and change your lives🙏🏻
This video is absolutely beautiful, I remember seeing dude in the OG video and he worried me badly, was so scared he was gonna wind up passed in a ditch somewhere. Thank God he got the help he needed and I’m so happy to see bro healthy. Such a moving interview. Thank you, Brandon. This truly inspires me to get the help I need. I’ve been working on it but I know I could do so much better. I’ll be trying to contribute to Pat’s go fund me, it’s hard when I’ve got an addiction to fund, but I know contributing to another brother’s sobriety is a beautiful thing that my heart and soul needs, stuff like that keeps me going man.
Honestly, that first video with him was one of the most important videos regarding the Kensington drug scene, because it showed firsthand how a normal person uses and becomes a zombie. Never have seen that anywhere else. That is what real journalism looks like.
You're the real deal Pat. My journey through adversity is different than yours, but the words you say resonate so much. Appreciate you sharing your story, and appreciate you Brandon providing the platform for Pat's story to be shared
My brother was addicted to heroin for over 10 years, and one day he called me to help him get sober. I was never more proud of my older brother. He looked in shape and healthy and girls were flocking to him. About 6 months later, I got a call that he died from a relapse. I never felt more alone and sad. To see Pat like this, reminds me of my brother. I just pray he can stay sober!!! You got this Pat!!!
Bro thats so sad, the start had me choked up man. Holy shit. And ive been around addiction my whole life but to see someone that determined to be a good person, and their for his kids, but sooo addicted he knows he will go use anyway, is such a horrible way to live. - Absolute legend, Pat! Much respect
@ it’s actually not pretty normal and was just trying to show my appreciation for people who have the lowest of lows IV being the final boss of giving up on your life with drugs. No need to be a douchebag. Seems like you got some unsolved anger issues little guy
I had to say one more thing, Brandon. You are truly doing something. Not for the views not for the clicks, but from your heart and it shows. If more people would do this, it would be a much better world. Keep it up man people are noticing.
Thank you Brandon! Seeing a drug addicted man and humanizing him changed his heart and because of that you are part of the reason he’s clean and joyful. Always remember that. No bs this video really is touching because it’s easy to see someone’s addiction and give up on them. Also shows your independent journalism is true passion and happy to see it. May God bless you and your new family along with Pat. Merry Christmas everyone
having lost my brother to a heroin overdose, it really warms my heart to see Pat doing so well. He reminds me so much of my brother and I miss him every day. It makes me wonder how my brother would have turned out if he got clean and stayed the course. Pat, I hope you see this and Im sending much love out you.
This dude even gives me hope! Im 34 and have been off opiods/opiates (had to get off suboxone, was a test rat for 8 years straight) since 2017. At 15 I was at my first rehab. My late teens and most of my 20s were me just keeping up, trying to not be sick. I kept jobs, had a vehicle n stuff but once I finally hit rock bottom, my family said they could see it in my eyes, that I was done and tired of it. I call our generation, Gen Rx, I had to get off social media (mainly Facebook) back in the day because I heard about a friend or old schoolmate OD at least once a week or more. It was sad. But today, I just finished the last of my xmas shopping and here in about an hour im leaving for our big Christmas party at my Cousins half a million dollar Home that they used to not let me come to. Now Im just another cousin and family member ❤️
Oh thank God. I knew Brandon was going one of two ways when he brought up a former addict on video. I knew we were going to get the where he is now, and it only goes one of two ways. It's so nice to see when it's the good option... I wouldn't think Brandon would show us the bad ending on the holidays especially, but you never know. It is all too real and happens all the time.
Mad respect to Pat for sharing his experience and letting Brandon document it. It truly will help so many people and teach people a lot. Most people don’t even believe people can come back from addiction like that. Thank you Pat you truly are an inspiration. 🙏❤️
3:28 wow the stark difference in how he’s talking, holding his head, his general disposition. I am so so happy he was able to take that leap and escape the cycle of addiction. Wonderful story of hope and perseverance
Let’s goooo Pat! Keep on this path. I think we can all learn something from this situation. Firstly, Brandon showing a stranger who was down and out some love totally changed Pats perception of himself. It’s cliche, but spreading love can change lives. This is a chain reaction. And even if you can only help 1 out of 100 people, still that 1 person matters. Just reading the comments, pats story story is already impacting people in a positive way..the love is spreading! Brandon, you’re a real one. Thanks for using your platform for good.
I was homeless in Baltimore for a whole summer a few years back after spending 10 years homeless in Massachusetts and Baltimore was way worse than anything I've ever seen in my life! It's Disney world of drug addicts literally handing free drugs out to the fiends every morning at 6 am sharp! It's crazy AF! I got out right before tranq hit but I saw it take it's effects in Puerto Rico back in 2004ish when it started but god damn it's nasty! Holes in your body and everything. Thank God I'm sober now after years of drug abuse.Seriously it's people like you Brandon who kept me alive when I was outside on the streets thank you! Shout out Patrick for being a fellow recovering addict we do recover! Shout out to the whole recovery community!!!
I love seeing stories like this. My best friend had a really bad addiction and helping her get through it was difficult but it helped me see people can change and can get sober
I’ve been watching your content for awhile bro, this is the first time I’ve ever commented, this one was really powerful fr. Seeing how much you meant to everyone, especially Pat who felt completely invisible until you showed up and gave him a voice was really important. You saved that mans life for real bro. Really great stuff keep being you g.
Pat is such a wonderful story, as a recovering addict him talking brought me to tears. I’ll be 4 years clean from the opiates and benzos in February, I’m lucky and blessed to be here. Love to all my struggling addicts, it’s worth getting clean
Thank you on everyone’s behalf for everything you do for the people our society has forgotten about. You truly are the hero we needed man! Happy holidays to you and your family and friends. Also big shoutout to pat congrats brother on your recovery!!
I remember pat from that video and it was so sad to see him just utterly defeated by his addiction. I’m glad he found the strength to overcome and fight for better days ❤
The dude who got sober, man you rock! Keep it up. 8 years sober for me this year man keep it up, your worth it. Thank you Brandon for showing the love and helping this guy. Almost brought a tear to my eye man. I needed to see this, sometimes u feel like there are no good people left in this world and then u see stuff like this.
Sitting here in tears of joy and sadness. Joy because Pat is sober, sadness because of all my friends I’ve lost to drugs. If you’re reading this and you’re having addiction problems please please don’t suffer alone. Reach out to someone there are resources available to help people with addiction. You are not alone! You are loved and appreciated. Thank you Brandon for being such an inspiration to so many people. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and Pat I hope you stay healthy and sober.
Hell yeah dude. There's nothing people like to see more than someone getting their life back on track. Props to you Pat, it may be a hard road forward but so many people that don't even really know you are rooting for you. God bless you brother.
Pat you are more than you think and more than you know everyone in these comments are very pleased to see you speak and live honestly and passionately positive. I’m 18 months sober and tho my life is not yet what I want it to be, compared to where I was I am so full of gratitude and optimism. No one could ever make me get sober it was when I decided I had enough and surrendered to the idea of healing that it actually happened. Thank you for letting us see and hear you and thank you Brandon for what you do
As a Philly native, having had family and friends lost to addiction, and driving down Kensington Ave everyday this was the best Christmas gift I've ever got. Thank you Brandon, for helping to bring the tragedy of drug addiction in my city to light. Too many people in Philly are complacent with the fact that people are suffering. Seeing my actual neighbors, have a platform, clothing and warm meals is an irreplaceable feeling. Always love and open arms here in the city of brotherly love.
It means so much to see you carrying about people that are frequently overlooked. I've been sober 7 1/2 years by the grace of God. It's amazing how one moment of taking the time to let someone know their loved can change a life. This video felt different than a lot of the other give back videos. It was genuine and not for clout or money
Congrats on your son being born and congrats on your sobriety. I am 10 months sober from alcohol myself and an older gentleman who has been sober 20 years gave me the best advice EVER. He told me this "The bartender and liquor store clerk don't care how long you have been sober." I live by that day by day and that's what keeps me sober. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Shout out to him for real for celebrating 1 year sober!! It truly is hard and a long road to recovery but it is possible! Just celebrated 1 month so we myself the other day and there is no better feeling than being able to live normally and love for my friends and family without having a crippling disease that I cause for myself holding me back at every level. Can't wait to see tomorrow and if you're reading this, You can do it too!!!
THIS SHOWS THAT SHOWING UP FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESNT HAVE ANYONE CAN BE A REALLY BIG CHANGE.WOW THAT RECOVER JOURNEY IS AMAZING. PROUD OF YOU PAT THATS A REALLY BIG GOAL KEEP PUSHING BROTHER!!!!!!
the guy at 17:20 that has the fat wallet from begging and also just exploited your charity for food he could afford on his own is super scummy. Bad examples like that are why so many people are cautious to help the homeless!
I just saw that and came here to see what other people said. I'm not surprised at all, some people just love living off handouts and exploiting charities for people who really need it
"from begging" is just your assumption, and people arent just not helping homeless because of things like that, majority of the people would just rather walk by and ignore them, how do you know this guys situation, that could be all his money right there, id bet youd rather see food go to waste then have it be given out
Seeing Pat get clean is fucking amazing man. Lost my bro to a suspected opioid overdose earlier this yr. I remember my brother being the exact same way as Pat was in that first video, out of it, loopy, dizzy, everything and man that brought some memories back. Thank God Pat was able to get clean and I'm praying for everyone else out on those streets who aren't so that they might find a way off those same streets.
Good job Pat! Keep spreading that positive message of change. It really does give others hope. I'm 5yrs sober after almost 2 decades. You can do it too!
I'm from around the way, and this is incredible. A lot of people in the area just give up trying to help. Knowing from my own experiences, it really feels like there's not much you can do to help someone that's stuck down there. I'm really happy to see this. Congratulations, Pat!!! Thank you Tyler for not just being a schmuck and showing you care on a personal level.
Fucking beautiful Brandon!!! I have 2 years and 2 weeks clean from heroin and meth right now as of December 2024!!! Good luck to everyone out there still struggling!
Gosh, I’m so happy to hear pat got sober. Congratulations on one year pat, keep it up man. One step at a time, it doesn’t come all at once. Like you said you finally won the lottery! You’re living your best and most authentic life now.
This man is a true example of facing your problems like a grown up and refusing to continue making excuses. Insane story! Wish you nothing but the best, Pat!
Merry Christmas you guys. To anyone watching this, i truly wish you and your family a great end to the year. I am so thankful to still be alive, and to be nearing the due date for my first child. i am also extremely grateful and proud of Pat and if any of you out there want to throw him just a dollar or even some words of encouragement it would be very appreciated. here is the link to the gofundme i made for him for anyone interested in helping him out www.gofundme.com/f/support-pat-hardys-journey-through-sobriety?attribution_id=sl:1044996e-4716-420c-9898-3a7ed408124d&
Your gonna be a great dad, dude! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Homie, I know this might sound crazy but I'd like to try. I live right by Carrol County in Frederick I grew up in Brunswick MD graduated from Brunswick high-school. I am 5yrs sober from pills & would love would love to help give back my dude if I can. I'm on my own come up but would love to help if you ever need it handing things out or whatever it is for homeless or people w. Addiction I'd just like to help.
Names Johann Prechtel 39yrs old. Appreciate you homie.
Merry Christmas. this is a good video, son. Many people suffer in these times and it’s good to remember this. Much love to everyone ❤
Stay Blessed 🙏 merry Christmas
Appreciate you and I hope you and your family have a great holiday, New Year to come right after and then the days, months, and years just flow with greatness, happiness, wealth, & especially health!! 💯🎉 & May your new journey of the beautiful thing called Fatherhood be the greatest thing to ever touch you and your life!! Thank you for all you do and always making sure to drop the very best CLASS A content and information for us! Been here for a few years and I am a proud supporter frfr!
pats recovery is incredible omg
Hell yea, very inspiring. Keep up the good work Pat!!
He's a hottie! I know that is not the most important thing by any means but dang! That was surprising seeing that!
over here dropping tears
Very proud of him, it’s getting harder for these addicts to get out and he did it. Heroic shit bro 💪
amazing
Recently lost my dad to opioid substance abuse Im glad Pat got clean and hopefully spends time with his kids I dont wish the loss of parent on anyone it’s heartbreaking
im so sorry for your loss my friend. i lost my brother in 2019 and the pain it brought to my family has been devastating. I pray for your peace and comfort ❤️
No one can say that Mr. Buckingham here is exploiting these people, he is truly reaching out and showing America its problems and helping people get out of them.
A legitimate savior of life’s
Videos like this are what gives hope to struggling people in similar situations when they see it
Just like every other boobtuber
he does it a lot with these videos he just doesn’t need to record it like most ppl , good human even when ppl aren’t looking
He doesn’t seem money hungry like most UA-camrs, just seems like he wants to spread awareness about things that are important to him
Im 51 days clean and sober, after nearly 15+ years of addiction. Its the longest ive ever been sober. Pat is not alone, we are not alone. Ask for help, beg for help, fight for yourself. We do recover! Put yourself around the people who know, other addicts and alcoholics who are recovering. ❤️❤️ we can save ourselves to help save each other! God bless 🙌 🙏
keep at it
Fuck yeah! From one stranger to another I love you and keep fighting!
Proud of you brother! Keep that head up and keep fighting as hard as you can! It does get easier with time! You just gotta keep the strength within yourself going! Good luck brother!
Keep it up. The first year is the hardest, but it gets better. There is so much more to life, and you've made it this far for a reason. You don't know what impact your life or your story could have on the world until you get out there and really start living.
Keep goin brother
*Pat looks great now man I’m so happy for him I want him to keep growing🙏🏼*
This message goes out to PAT. Brother, I want to congratulate you a million times over. I am an ex-addict myself, 15 years clean, so I know how hard it was to step away from that. You will be tempted, but the longer you can resist the more momentum you will build up until you will eventually not think about getting high. You can do anything you put your mind to. Whatever you dream of doing, start the journey now....one foot in front of the other. Love you man!
And please don't be too dejected if relapse happens. It took me so many times and I would put together a bit of time sober here and there. But something would happen and I would get high again. I had a few months sober, relapse for 2 days, and almost gave up entirely. But I decided to try one more time...... and that was 17 years ago... 17 years sober.
lost so many of my friends and family to addiction. They would put a bit of time of sobriety together..... relapse...... let the guilt eat them up.... and give up. Relapse is a part of recovery period if it happens, don't give up. It's just a speed bump
I just got done crying being in the lowest point in my life and lo and behold this is the first video I pull up… what are the odds huh…
Brandon homie, thank you for the focus on all of this. This video caught me at a very vulnerable moment in my life. This story touched me in a really positive way. Today’s the day to make this happen, fentynal has been my DOC for 5 years now. Pats story really opened my eyes and helped me know it’s possible to get my life back. I lost my best friend recently and wanna do this for him, shout out Dakota Lomans I love and miss you brotha.
me too bro,,,,,,my lil brother died at 21 ten years ago....I'm hooked on fent on the DC streets...I'm praying for you as well, God is all powerful
@ the pain is tough, the worst is knowing I’m fucking with the same thing that took my friend away n that kills me. But brotha stay tough man, I live in Virginia as well but on the opposite side near Wytheville. Thank you for the support homie, that means a lot fr. Imma keep you in mind dawg, check in with you later and see how you been alright.
You can do it bro. I promise if you can get just 1 week off the shit, your perspective will start to change. The first step is always the hardest. Much love and best of wishes
You take it 1 day at a time my bro..
Its the best any of us can do..
I got clean in april 2020 and it isnt any easier today than it was back then, it will never be easy, but it CAN get better.
Dont give up bro
I believe in you ❤❤❤
YOU GOT THIS MAN!
Man props to you Brandon for having the respect to not record everyone getting food and supplies. It’s hard enough for some people to bite their pride and accept something, it’s 10 times harder with a camera in your face. God bless you brother
We need more videos of this format. Instead of showing the plight, show the recovery. This is truly inspiring.
Pat - great work bro! You are conquering something so difficult to overcome. Your awesome.
dude i’m actually crying after seeing pat.. i’m so mf proud it’s insane!.. i watched my dad go through a fentanyl addiction and it was so hard to see, but he’s finally been over a year sober last month
I was close. I saw the vid he first was in and very few in these types of topics (addiction) do I hope they get sober cause how many stick to that, and he really stuck with me I didn't remeber his name but i definitely thought of him a few times seeing this was amazing
@ mannn.. it really honestly was, i couldn’t stop getting teary eyes after that..
THIS. THIS IS THE KINDA SHIT WE NEED ON TV, ON THE NEWS, ON SOCIAL MEDIA. This is what we need to show the kids & youth, the government officials, schools, healthcare workers, social workers, ect. The reality of addiction, & the opiate & homeless epidemics. The possibility of SOBRIETY & RECOVERY! The selflessness of helping people that are struggling and the IMPACT we can have have on someone’s life. This video really just blew me away & made me so emotional. I’m 5 years in recovery and these videos just hit my heart different. You’re literally out here changing and saving lives. This is what deserves all the views & all the likes. We need everyone to see more of THIS. Fuck yeah dude.
My mom is 3 months sober and I am so so happy. Coming clean with yourself is a beautiful thing.
Congrats ❤
Congrats man! iIlost my mom to addiction and a crazy form of lung cancer that was most likely caused by her smoking meth/fent/cigs/anything she could for decades. I miss her every day and wish she could have gotten clean and had a better life.
Remember that recovery isn’t linear and stay by your mom’s side if things get rough again.
@@TheReaper42069this is very important. my mom slips sometimes, but shes going strong and doing her best. its hard, but shes been addicted since before i was born (im 19), so the progress is progress no matter what. im happy shes where shes at even if she falls sometimes
This is what it’s all about. I’ve been homeless, I’ve been addicted to percs, oxys and heroin for almost 20 years. I’ve been clean for over 3 years. The kindness of some people is really what changes other peoples lives. Giving someone hope is one of the greatest gifts. Brandon is definitely a real one.
Pat i'm so proud of you bro. You dont even realize you have prob inspired someone out there to get clean. I just got off Subs after 3 years of treatment on them, was a fent user for a few years. Lost my cousins and uncle cause of fent. And I wouldnt wish that pain on anyone. I'm now 8 months off all substances other then the mental meds the doc gives me.
Good for you man!! I've been on subs for nearly 10 years straight. I'm currently tapering them down and I take less than 1/4 of what I used to. I've got some really big responsibilities and I'm terrified of being sick!
What mental health meds u on? Just curious, I'm clean now for 1.5 years and I'm on a pile of psych meds too
I've heard bupe/subs are hell to kick. I was on sublocade, the bupe injection, so I might go through withdrawal in like a year or 2 when it's outta my system lol
One day at a time! Keep coming back
I've been on sublacade shot for5 years now and thinking about getting off them but am afraid my body and mind will go through bad withdrawal.
@@j.b.8546he said he was on subs for treatment and took 3 years to ween off with a doctor probably. I’m the same but for methadone. It’s worth it to keep on methadone and slowly safely come off. It doesn’t change my day at all really, and thanks to the steadiness and with the doctor supervision, I’m almost off and can live my life without anything related to opioids. Thank god god it good
This is moving,
I very rarely comment but Pat deserves all the love and praise, seeing his life eighteen months ago to now is proof that if you want to make a change and commit to it, anything is possible, I went to rehab 6 years ago, I hit the rock bottom like he was at and had the same exact attitude he had once I entered out patient, do it for yourself, ask for help and accept the support, it will take you all the way to the finish line, thank you Brandon for the follow up on Pat, this is the positivity the world needs to see, and Pat, hug your family and your kids my man, and stick to it, continue to show up every second of everyday because it does get better, pat yourself on the back brother, you're born a new man.
Much Love.
as someone with a pill addiction this video brought me to tears. pat looks so good and healthy and i wanna be there some day. i wanna be as positive and hard working as him too. he is genuinely such a huge inspiration and i can't thank him and you too Brandon for this video. needed to see this badly and again i can't thank you both enough
I don’t know if this matters to you, but I believe in you that you can get there one day too, I had a horrible pill addiction as well and took a few years to finally want to get clean, but once I did, I’ve been clean since. And just remember You are loved and then the words of Bob Ross “we need a little darkness to see the light” toy got this, you’ll be able to beat it.💯
Good luck to you, love from Australia
@@midgetman5701 thank you brother i needed that fs
@@rmac0101 big love thank you aussie man!
It's all on you, man. You've got the power, you just gotta use it!! You can do it!!
The energy from this video is so positive bro merry Xmas Brandon, Pat, n anyone else watching this vid who peeps this comment ❤
Not only does he risk his life he also saves lives Brandon you are a special kind of human. Much love❤
This hits close to home. Thanksgiving week is when I got out of detox after a 4 year fent addiction. I’m a little over 30 days sober now and never looking back. You’re doing great things mr buckingham, truly 🙏🏼
Brandon, I live about a mile from K&A. Thank you for contributing to our community during the Holidays. You're a light in a darkened abyss.
I came into tears watching this episode. I was a heroin addict for 17 years and I am also 34 years of age. I have been sober for 5 years come January of 2025. I went through the struggle for real but I only survived and made a life when I wanted help. I now own my own business and am doing pretty well for myself. Much respect to you all who want help and change your lives🙏🏻
Brandon’s a great dude fr 200 percent will always be a supporter of this Channel
This video is absolutely beautiful, I remember seeing dude in the OG video and he worried me badly, was so scared he was gonna wind up passed in a ditch somewhere. Thank God he got the help he needed and I’m so happy to see bro healthy. Such a moving interview. Thank you, Brandon. This truly inspires me to get the help I need. I’ve been working on it but I know I could do so much better. I’ll be trying to contribute to Pat’s go fund me, it’s hard when I’ve got an addiction to fund, but I know contributing to another brother’s sobriety is a beautiful thing that my heart and soul needs, stuff like that keeps me going man.
Honestly, that first video with him was one of the most important videos regarding the Kensington drug scene, because it showed firsthand how a normal person uses and becomes a zombie. Never have seen that anywhere else. That is what real journalism looks like.
Showing love and support is by far the most helpful part of the recovery process. Shout
out BUCKINGHAM!!!!
You're the real deal Pat. My journey through adversity is different than yours, but the words you say resonate so much. Appreciate you sharing your story, and appreciate you Brandon providing the platform for Pat's story to be shared
Everyone’s journey has its on path, but man I hope all works out for you. Don’t give up.
My brother was addicted to heroin for over 10 years, and one day he called me to help him get sober. I was never more proud of my older brother. He looked in shape and healthy and girls were flocking to him. About 6 months later, I got a call that he died from a relapse. I never felt more alone and sad. To see Pat like this, reminds me of my brother. I just pray he can stay sober!!! You got this Pat!!!
Bro thats so sad, the start had me choked up man. Holy shit. And ive been around addiction my whole life but to see someone that determined to be a good person, and their for his kids, but sooo addicted he knows he will go use anyway, is such a horrible way to live. - Absolute legend, Pat! Much respect
Its wild how people get sober, and it literally looks like they're glowing, like their souls returned to them. God bless brother🎉
Brandon gotta be one of the realest people on UA-cam man
Brandon, thank you for being you. You’re a honest good guy 👍
7 years clean from IV heroin while living on the streets. Great video Brandon. Merry Christmas
Congrats hang in there bro🎉
IV heroin? Yea that’s pretty normal heroin. Please don’t tell me addicts now need to say what way they ingested the drug.
@@Das_Vert why did you even bother commenting?
@@taylorbrown2609to get under your skin.
@ it’s actually not pretty normal and was just trying to show my appreciation for people who have the lowest of lows IV being the final boss of giving up on your life with drugs. No need to be a douchebag. Seems like you got some unsolved anger issues little guy
As someone who has lost family to addiction, seeing Pat doing well makes me so happy.
I had to say one more thing, Brandon. You are truly doing something. Not for the views not for the clicks, but from your heart and it shows. If more people would do this, it would be a much better world. Keep it up man people are noticing.
While not the same substances, I battled addiction myself for over a decade and have been clean for 5 years and am proud of you Pat! I know it’s tough
Thank you Brandon! Seeing a drug addicted man and humanizing him changed his heart and because of that you are part of the reason he’s clean and joyful. Always remember that. No bs this video really is touching because it’s easy to see someone’s addiction and give up on them. Also shows your independent journalism is true passion and happy to see it. May God bless you and your new family along with Pat. Merry Christmas everyone
having lost my brother to a heroin overdose, it really warms my heart to see Pat doing so well. He reminds me so much of my brother and I miss him every day. It makes me wonder how my brother would have turned out if he got clean and stayed the course. Pat, I hope you see this and Im sending much love out you.
This is just awesome to see. Pat looks like a new person and, even though I never met him, I am proud of how far he has gone. Keep it going, Pat!
This dude even gives me hope! Im 34 and have been off opiods/opiates (had to get off suboxone, was a test rat for 8 years straight) since 2017. At 15 I was at my first rehab. My late teens and most of my 20s were me just keeping up, trying to not be sick. I kept jobs, had a vehicle n stuff but once I finally hit rock bottom, my family said they could see it in my eyes, that I was done and tired of it. I call our generation, Gen Rx, I had to get off social media (mainly Facebook) back in the day because I heard about a friend or old schoolmate OD at least once a week or more. It was sad. But today, I just finished the last of my xmas shopping and here in about an hour im leaving for our big Christmas party at my Cousins half a million dollar Home that they used to not let me come to. Now Im just another cousin and family member ❤️
Thank you Brandon for bringing help and love to the people who need it the most...children and those still sick and suffering ❤️🤘
Oh thank God. I knew Brandon was going one of two ways when he brought up a former addict on video. I knew we were going to get the where he is now, and it only goes one of two ways. It's so nice to see when it's the good option... I wouldn't think Brandon would show us the bad ending on the holidays especially, but you never know. It is all too real and happens all the time.
this is so heart warming bro, never been more proud to be a cold ass rider
Mad respect to Pat for sharing his experience and letting Brandon document it. It truly will help so many people and teach people a lot. Most people don’t even believe people can come back from addiction like that. Thank you Pat you truly are an inspiration. 🙏❤️
My mother has been lost to addiction for over 10 years and the comment of when you noticed me it helped
It kinda changed my perspective
3:28 wow the stark difference in how he’s talking, holding his head, his general disposition. I am so so happy he was able to take that leap and escape the cycle of addiction. Wonderful story of hope and perseverance
400 views in 4 seconds?
That's actually really good. Good job my dude.
Brandon is the Wendigoon of the UA-cam journalism world. Our sweet little baby boy… god help whoever tries to come for you.
Awesome af to see y'all doing community outreach and give back, this why you one of my favorite UA-camrs!!
This is how you give back as a content creator..you dont have to film everything, we know your heart is in the right place.
Let’s goooo Pat!
Keep on this path.
I think we can all learn something from this situation. Firstly, Brandon showing a stranger who was down and out some love totally changed Pats perception of himself. It’s cliche, but spreading love can change lives.
This is a chain reaction. And even if you can only help 1 out of 100 people, still that 1 person matters. Just reading the comments, pats story story is already impacting people in a positive way..the love is spreading!
Brandon, you’re a real one. Thanks for using your platform for good.
I was homeless in Baltimore for a whole summer a few years back after spending 10 years homeless in Massachusetts and Baltimore was way worse than anything I've ever seen in my life! It's Disney world of drug addicts literally handing free drugs out to the fiends every morning at 6 am sharp! It's crazy AF! I got out right before tranq hit but I saw it take it's effects in Puerto Rico back in 2004ish when it started but god damn it's nasty! Holes in your body and everything. Thank God I'm sober now after years of drug abuse.Seriously it's people like you Brandon who kept me alive when I was outside on the streets thank you! Shout out Patrick for being a fellow recovering addict we do recover! Shout out to the whole recovery community!!!
You're doing the lords work Brandon, whether you mean to or not. Keep empowering these folks & continue to lead the change!
I love seeing stories like this. My best friend had a really bad addiction and helping her get through it was difficult but it helped me see people can change and can get sober
shoutout you brandon and shoutout to pat, marry christmas
I’ve been watching your content for awhile bro, this is the first time I’ve ever commented, this one was really powerful fr. Seeing how much you meant to everyone, especially Pat who felt completely invisible until you showed up and gave him a voice was really important. You saved that mans life for real bro. Really great stuff keep being you g.
We are so proud of you Pat! You got this man!
Stay strong my friend and remember that we have your back.
Pat is such a wonderful story, as a recovering addict him talking brought me to tears. I’ll be 4 years clean from the opiates and benzos in February, I’m lucky and blessed to be here. Love to all my struggling addicts, it’s worth getting clean
I thought about this guy a lot ever since that first video.. it’s honestly so heart warming to see this.. thanks Brandon
Thank you on everyone’s behalf for everything you do for the people our society has forgotten about. You truly are the hero we needed man! Happy holidays to you and your family and friends. Also big shoutout to pat congrats brother on your recovery!!
I remember pat from that video and it was so sad to see him just utterly defeated by his addiction. I’m glad he found the strength to overcome and fight for better days ❤
The dude who got sober, man you rock! Keep it up. 8 years sober for me this year man keep it up, your worth it. Thank you Brandon for showing the love and helping this guy. Almost brought a tear to my eye man. I needed to see this, sometimes u feel like there are no good people left in this world and then u see stuff like this.
This team-up was perfect!
4:08 bless this dude. I’m so happy for him.
Thanks, Brandon! Thanks for the upload as well.
Merry Christmas.
BB legit out here doing the Lord’s work. Dude deserves some sort of humanitarian award/recognition.
Sitting here in tears of joy and sadness. Joy because Pat is sober, sadness because of all my friends I’ve lost to drugs. If you’re reading this and you’re having addiction problems please please don’t suffer alone. Reach out to someone there are resources available to help people with addiction. You are not alone! You are loved and appreciated. Thank you Brandon for being such an inspiration to so many people. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and Pat I hope you stay healthy and sober.
Hell yeah dude. There's nothing people like to see more than someone getting their life back on track. Props to you Pat, it may be a hard road forward but so many people that don't even really know you are rooting for you. God bless you brother.
Brandon is the news reporter we wish for. Showing the real stories that matter without bullshit. Keep being that voice for every kind of person.
It's crazy to see how much of an impact you had on Pat. He's a completely different person. Bro's ripped too! Keep it up!
Pat you are more than you think and more than you know everyone in these comments are very pleased to see you speak and live honestly and passionately positive. I’m 18 months sober and tho my life is not yet what I want it to be, compared to where I was I am so full of gratitude and optimism. No one could ever make me get sober it was when I decided I had enough and surrendered to the idea of healing that it actually happened. Thank you for letting us see and hear you and thank you Brandon for what you do
3:00 how beautiful awsome job getting clean man you're doing great!!!
As someone who’s lost his father from addiction it’s nice to see this glad he’s doing the right thing for his kids.
As a Philly native, having had family and friends lost to addiction, and driving down Kensington Ave everyday this was the best Christmas gift I've ever got. Thank you Brandon, for helping to bring the tragedy of drug addiction in my city to light. Too many people in Philly are complacent with the fact that people are suffering. Seeing my actual neighbors, have a platform, clothing and warm meals is an irreplaceable feeling. Always love and open arms here in the city of brotherly love.
Kensington Beach is the worst thing that ever happened to Philly. Fuck China. Fuck Mexico. Fuck drugs. God HELP US! Jesus, please!
Seeing that transformation, from one Pat in recovery to another… merry Christmas to the buckingham show and Pat 🙏🏼🙏🏼
You are what Tyler Olivera wishes he could be. I have so, SO much respect for you.
So proud of you pat!!! Youre amazing!!! Go forward and do great things!!!
Yoooooo Im literally crying. I've thought about this fella every time I've seen anything about Kensington. He's living proof that there's hope there.
Merry Christmas you crazy bastards! 🎄🎁❄️⛄
Merry Christmas but Go Birds. 🦅
@choppa3775 Only thing I'm saying this year is go #1 draft pick, 😂
It means so much to see you carrying about people that are frequently overlooked. I've been sober 7 1/2 years by the grace of God. It's amazing how one moment of taking the time to let someone know their loved can change a life. This video felt different than a lot of the other give back videos. It was genuine and not for clout or money
7 months sober from alcohol, it’s amazing. Father of a wonderful 9month boy. Engaged to the greatest woman I’ve ever met.
Congrats on your son being born and congrats on your sobriety. I am 10 months sober from alcohol myself and an older gentleman who has been sober 20 years gave me the best advice EVER. He told me this "The bartender and liquor store clerk don't care how long you have been sober." I live by that day by day and that's what keeps me sober. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Congratulations homie, wish yall the best
thanks for showing love to my city brandon.
I see banana I click
Diddy
Aye yo no diddy
I see a banana and I spread my cheeks bro
@@esaisrodriguez399never diddy on a Brandon vid
Simple man
Shout out to him for real for celebrating 1 year sober!! It truly is hard and a long road to recovery but it is possible! Just celebrated 1 month so we myself the other day and there is no better feeling than being able to live normally and love for my friends and family without having a crippling disease that I cause for myself holding me back at every level. Can't wait to see tomorrow and if you're reading this, You can do it too!!!
bro pat looks amazing
This is amazing. I am so happy for you :) Keep it up, you're worth it!!!
the disrespect at 33:15 is crazy
Demons are real
@ he’s so foul
disgusting
Right bro mad ignorant
THIS SHOWS THAT SHOWING UP FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESNT HAVE ANYONE CAN BE A REALLY BIG CHANGE.WOW THAT RECOVER JOURNEY IS AMAZING. PROUD OF YOU PAT THATS A REALLY BIG GOAL KEEP PUSHING BROTHER!!!!!!
the guy at 17:20 that has the fat wallet from begging and also just exploited your charity for food he could afford on his own is super scummy. Bad examples like that are why so many people are cautious to help the homeless!
I just saw that and came here to see what other people said. I'm not surprised at all, some people just love living off handouts and exploiting charities for people who really need it
"from begging" is just your assumption, and people arent just not helping homeless because of things like that, majority of the people would just rather walk by and ignore them, how do you know this guys situation, that could be all his money right there, id bet youd rather see food go to waste then have it be given out
Seeing Pat get clean is fucking amazing man. Lost my bro to a suspected opioid overdose earlier this yr. I remember my brother being the exact same way as Pat was in that first video, out of it, loopy, dizzy, everything and man that brought some memories back. Thank God Pat was able to get clean and I'm praying for everyone else out on those streets who aren't so that they might find a way off those same streets.
Dude with all that money but he taking the food? Wack. Save some for the people who need it.
Good job Pat! Keep spreading that positive message of change. It really does give others hope. I'm 5yrs sober after almost 2 decades. You can do it too!
16:12 eric andre changed a lot since i last seen him
Bruhh😅😅
Im laughing Outloud to this
not recording everyone is probably the best way to do a give back.. in my opinion, Brandon done it correct..
I'm from around the way, and this is incredible. A lot of people in the area just give up trying to help. Knowing from my own experiences, it really feels like there's not much you can do to help someone that's stuck down there. I'm really happy to see this. Congratulations, Pat!!! Thank you Tyler for not just being a schmuck and showing you care on a personal level.
Nice one Pat. I been sober 20 years it can be done.
Fellow DC native that has also lost countless friends to this disease. Keep doing Gods work brother. RIP mainstream media
Fucking beautiful Brandon!!! I have 2 years and 2 weeks clean from heroin and meth right now as of December 2024!!! Good luck to everyone out there still struggling!
Gosh, I’m so happy to hear pat got sober.
Congratulations on one year pat, keep it up man. One step at a time, it doesn’t come all at once. Like you said you finally won the lottery!
You’re living your best and most authentic life now.
This man is a true example of facing your problems like a grown up and refusing to continue making excuses. Insane story! Wish you nothing but the best, Pat!
Incredibly important video, I hope there will be only more of these, I support such actions and Brandon really... you are wonderful person, thank you