I used to think mommytard was so amazing for putting up with your crazy. Putting up with your career, and moving all the time, and holding your family together. Not to mention your huge personality and crazy ideas. Now that I realize for years she was also putting up with your alcoholism, Collette is a SAINT!!!! You are truly the luckiest man on earth Shay Carl.
In his very early vlogs he was different than he is now. There is a video somewhere where he actually urinates on camera. Not the same Shay you see today.
I stopped watching Shaytards and Shay shortly after he got healthy, so don't know much about who he is today. All I really know is the big Shay and I couldn't tell he had a drinking problem at all back then.
Look where alcohol has landed him today. Not in a good place, being exposed for dming a cam girl for all of the wrong reasons in my opinion and has been dealing with alcoholism for 3 months again. My prayers go out to him and his family but he's now only revealed this after he's been exposed, that's my issue with this issue it's the fact that he had to be exposed for him to say to his loyal viewers somethings wrong. Also I feel deeply sorry for his wife and kids like what's going to happen with the kids and school gavin and avia are now at that age where social media plays a big part in their school life so what will happen with them will they get support from their fellow school students or be made a laughing stock of because of their father's drunken 'mistakes'. Will this issue ever be forgot?
Someone should interview Colette if she's willing to tell her side of the story. It's amazing to think of Shay as a drinker. It's awesome that he would come out with this to help others. I feel like Colette could help so many wives with her knowledge.
Wow...this was great. I must be naive because I had NO clue Shay used to be a drinker. I automatically assumed that he never had a sip of alcohol in his life just because he's Mormon. Great interview.
thats what I thought! I assumed he thought alcohol was evil and had never touched a drop. I've been watching him since 2010 and i never would have guessed he had a problem.
I suspected he wasn't a goody two shoes. l remember he used to always make jokes about smoking pot.. and he had a skateboard with a potleaf on it. in those early vlogs he was going to parties all the time.. it was a shock to hear he was drinking everyday tho.
I also thought that too, since everyone always said in the comments on the shaytards that Mormons can't drink. But thinking about it, his sister Carlies ex husband(assuming he was/is a Mormon) was an alcoholic as well.
mdmelnoelle I was raised Mormon and I ended up addicted to heroin. I'm not active in my church but I still hold some of the same beliefs. You'd be surprised how many mormons are addicts/alcoholics. So so many. It breaks my heart.
It's good you stopped Shay. My dad was an alcoholic and he always got really depressed when he was drunk. I say "was" because he killed himself two weeks ago. I saw what alcohol did to my dad. My dear dad who i miss so very much... So thumbs up to everyone who quits in time.
it must have been hard on you bro.My dad encountered so many alcholics through out his college that he gave up drinking completely ten years ago.I am 20 and always sober
i am so sorry for your loss...my grandfather(mom's father) was a alcoholic and passed away due to renal failure 14 years ago... i still see the effects of his abuse on my grandmother and my mother.. alcohol affects everyone around it :'(
I'm so sorry to hear that about your Dad. I can't relate to the alcoholism, but I can relate to the depression and while I'm so sorry that he made the decision to end it all, I hope he has found peace. Sending love your way and to all those in similar situations.
Buck, you are a natural interviewer. It is a joy to watch your transformation, and I look forward to each new video. It may seem a bit forward to say this, but it feels like watching someone discover and celebrate their truest self. By doing that, you are making the internet, and UA-cam in particular, a happier place. Thank you!
My dad was an alcoholic and weighed around 400lbs. When Shay was saying he googled how to get drunk on less calories, it reminded me of when my dad went on the Vodka diet because it was less calories. lol. Well, Medical Marijuana became legal in AZ and he basically swapped alcohol for Weed and lost 200lbs! He's looks and feels so much better. I know not everyone is for medical marijuana but It really helped my dad. He's a new person.
Ugh my heart reaches out to Colette and the kids.. They don't deserve this. I hope Shay can pick himself up from this and better himself not just for his family's sake but his own
Michael, I've said it before and I'm going to say it again, you are amazing. You have a natural ability to interview and engage people. I love this series on your channel because it gives viewers a different perspective of the people we've watched for years. You and creators like Shay built your careers brick by brick and I'm so inspired to keep doing the same. I know we've only met briefly at conventions but I just love you guys and you both keep me inspired. I wish you both the best life has to offer.
right? this 'struggles' series has really highlighted how good of an interviewer he is...i think michael should be doing interviews for a living...maybe a podcast or something....
I know this may sound weird... But this video made me have so much more respect for Shay! I think this is a side of him no one really expected, no matter the amount he was drinking! I love the honesty and it really makes me want to give Colette a huge hug - I personally have witnessed addictions/alcoholism from so many close people in my life.. i know how hard it is. She is a great woman and i am so amazed! I love the whole Butler family and that they are perfectly IMPERFECT!
Firstly, this was 7 months ago and yes I still have respect for him being open about his problems with alcohol. Secondly, his relationship troubles are none of my business. I think what he's done is quite frankly disgusting and my opinion on him has changed but I try not to judge people on things that don't concern me. I was here for his youtube content, not the things he does behind closed doors. Good luck with your close minded sheep mentality
I Had no idea about this watching Shaytards daily vlogs since 2009. No clue. Not shocked. I witnessed the whole evolution of Station 1, & 2. Then Maker Studios, and the sale to Disney. It was definitely a windfall of success partying, and culture shock all those early years, moving to VB from rural Idaho. Thanks for coming out of the closet Shay! Mad props!
I think it's very real to talk about not only the bad aspects of alcoholism, but also the "positive" feelings that alcohol gave you that drove you to drink. Sometimes it is difficult for non-addicts to understand addiction. I am also glad that you share the experience that you do not have allow an addiction to completely destroy your life before you find a reason to make the decision to get better. God and family are so important in recovery. As someone who grew up watching you both, it is so important to see you guys being human beings that I can relate to and admire--instead of just characters to fangirl over. I love you both!
Hello. Being an addict (which is all alcoholism is with a fancy name) doesn't have a religion. It's a mental illness.... Your religion saying it's wrong isn't going to stop someone from having a mental illness
Be careful advertising going cold turkey in case of alcohol abuse. Withdrawals caused by alcohol could actually kill you. Alcohol is one of the few drugs that can cause death by going cold turkey. You really need to visit a specialist when quitting. Great conversation! loved it.
It's sad to watch this now after everything that just came out 😞 I just wish I didn't feel so disgusted by him now, I was like his biggest fan. Seeing him now just makes me feel queasy and immediately think of how sad I am for Colette.
EmilyCx33 I started watching Shay and his family in 2009, I stopped watching by 2014 as the content was not interesting anymore to me. I get what you are saying, Shay did a really bad thing, and I. not defending him, but he always used to say to not hold him in such high regard, that if he makes mistakes, you would be very disappointed in him and to always remember what he stands for and not what he does.
Alcoholism is a disease. No one chooses to be sick. Thank God he realized he had a problem and is wise enough to give it up totally. “ one drink is too many, a thousand is never enough.” My husband passed away in his forties from his alcoholism. Despite rehab, he could not or would not accept it. He missed his daughters’ weddings, never even saw his grandchildren and, quite frankly, wore us all out worrying about him. To anyone who is an alcoholic and is reading this, stay strong and don’t let anyone or anything cause you to turn to drink again. This disease can be devastating to yourself and everyone who loves you. It often leads to an early death and terrible pain for your loved ones. God bless and take care.
who would've guessed 7 months later shay was suffering from alcoholism again and cheated on his wife with cam girls.... ah i literally wouldve NEVER expected that!
william randolph did you tell a lie when you were 3? how about when you were 28? Look! There's 25 years of lying and doing what you know is wrong. Doesn't mean that's who you are. You are going to tell a lie probably within the last week of your life too. So that's a life long lyer. That's all of us. I love Shay, hoping for healing. For you and myself too
I haven't felt so connected with you shay in a couple of years. It's refreshing to hear real life struggles instead of just seeing the good all the time. It's a nice reminder that we all have bad day but you just keep push and life will turn out. Love you guys ❤️
Shay, you held it together very well and we never would have suspected that you had a problem. I'm so proud you were able to find your way out of that trap, it's a great and admirable thing and I'm proud that you're able to be so honest about that. You are a wonderful person.
i was initially shocked and super anxious for this video to come out because ive always been a shaytard fan and i couldnt believe it at first but now it makes me almost happy to know that someone so popular and family oriented and also who is a devoted mormon actually struggled with something as real as this so thank you both for putting this and all of these struggles is reals videos out there (even though i dont understand "the struggles is reals" shouldnt it be the "struggles are real"??) anyways love you guys
I am loving these interview videos by you , Buck. You are such a natural at this. It's really wonderful to see people being real and opening up to you because you are such a genuine person.You were meant to do this. And Good Luck with the revamping of your channel. I am rooting for you :)
I followed the Shaytards for years, and it's so refreshing to see a more human and open side of Shay. Thank you so much for this series, Michael, I think it's so good to talk about such difficult things that have happened & the working through.
I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Shay is so strong for sharing his story and Michael you are so amazing for giving youtubers this platform for sharing their stories. I love both of you so much❤
It's really taken shay to say "whose googled what alcohol has the fewest calories. If you have your an alcoholic" to make me snap out of this 4 1/2 year long drunk stupid and alone time period. Now I finally get why I deal with depression and weight issues. Those are already downers don't mix the biggest downer of them all into that pot of sadness. Never thought someone on the internet could make me realize what's wrong with me. Wow thank you so much shay
This Shay right here will always be my Shay. So motivational and has given such great means of self reflection and ways to better myself. I don't condone what he did in any way, as it wasn't fair to his family, but I'm still always going to live by what he taught me.
Nah nah... There was not this much hate on UA-cam years before. Besides what's happening with Shay. Now people is used to critic and review people lives like they were products on amazon. Really shitty.
I totally love that shay remembered how he met buck, i know theyre important to each other but still its really sweet because they both know so many people. Idk it was just nice seeing them together again! Much love to you both. Thank you for sharing your stories
I love these videos! They are so personal and yet so simple and to see people open up and you deeply listing and taking in what they say without any sort of reaction or judgment is awesome! Such a kind awesome person I wish more people listened with their heart like you
Super interesting to learn about people you look up to and understand and appreciate their struggles. We all deal with life different and I find it so cool that shay, a family man who is Mormon and so successful can really open up and talk about his struggles in life! Makes me look up to you as a father figure more and more. Thanks for giving me hope shay and Michael, thanks for giving me that extra little drive to go sober
Great video. The Shaytard vlogs were my introduction to vlogs. I appreciate Shay's candor on this topic, especially given the public perception of the LDS culture. It does not surprise me that Collette stayed with him. I wish Shay and Collette strength in their lives, dealing with addiction. I am even more proud to show their family's videos to my daughter. Life is life, and lived is better than the alternative.
I'm a recovering drug addict and I get this sooo much the replacement thing is 100% correct! I have replaced my addiction with recovery meetings, church, new people places and things man...I haaaated myself high so much, so glad I don't live that way anymore
i loved this!! i loved seeing this side of shay. because he is always so upbeat, it was eye opening and nice to see him get so much more "real" (as cliche as that sounds). you guys are amazing~ n___n congratulations on overcoming all of that, as well, by the way.
I have been watching what for 6 years and not once did I have any idea about any of this!! I can't believe he hid it that well. Glad you're in a better place now shay!
Always grateful to be a part of UA-cam communities and see its growth. For the conversation and the connection. Wholeheartedly enjoyed this and hearing more of Shay's story. Thank you.
My family used to be full of functioning alcoholics. I got called uptight when I didn't think they needed to drink at every family function. I've seen it ruin too many lives. I had no clue that Shay drank. Thanks for sharing your story.
ugh I'm SO proud of shay for coming out w/ all of these things about his alcholism because I'm a real shaytards fan that has been faithfuly watching for over six years I watched both of the podcasts where he talked about it and this was just as azmazing as those I'm glad he came out with it now now because if he had came out with it when i was 10 I would not have understood it at all but as a 16 year old I'm like so amazed with him and the courage that he has and I hope to find a companion that gives me as much support as Colette gives Shay
this makes me uncomfortable. honestly I'm so disappointed in him. he seems like the very faithful type in relationships, he made the worst mistakee, I don't know if I should be disgusted, disappointed, embarrassed, I don't knowww I'm just overwhelmed wOw
This was very motivational. I'm not an alcoholic, but I have weight issues. A lot of what Shay said is true for my problem too. For some reason, just listening to this gave me some hope :)
Thank you so much for sharing this very personal story. The struggles are very REAL! I've been watching Shay since the beginning. I had no idea! Wow! 😜💖
i can relate to this heavily because of my dad. I forgave him and i forgive you too. alcoholism is a disease and it’s killer. i just want you to be happy. i don’t care about the vlogs anymore. happiness should always come first before youtube ❤️
you and shay were the first youtubers i started watching back in 2008! i remember i was 14 and i found you both on the same night. been a fan ever since!
This video gave me such a weird feeling (in a good way) .. I have been watching Shay's daily vlogs for so long, from around the time that Emmie was still a toddler. I remember that Shay to me was the better version of my own father, who had been an alcoholic for the past ten years of my life (I'm 20, he quit earlier this year) I also remember wishing my dad could be more like Shay. During this period of alcoholism I lost almost all the respect I had towards my father and up until this day I struggle to rebuild our bond, even though I never left the house and we still are living together as a family with my mom and sister. So to watch this video and hearing Shay talk about his own struggles with alcoholism, it means a lot to me and makes me want to try harder to rebuild the relationship with my father. Everyone has their problems, even the people that seem perfect in your eyes. And that's okay. Thank you, Michael Buckley and Shay.
Omg this was surprising to hear from someone like shay, who I watch all the time. But this shows how everyone has a story and something that they struggle with. Thank you buck and shay for sharing this!
This is definitely becoming my favorite series on youtube. The interviews seem very genuine. And you made such a good point about earlier youtubers. It wasn't about making money back that and your love for each other came from a totally different place, not actually from being fame hungry. Obviously not ALL youtubers are like that now, but I think a lot of us can see through that. Please continue these!!
I remember chunky Shay Carl....i hope he stays the way he is remain positive and be a great role model for his kids...seeing them grow up has been a real trip!
Your series, The Struggles Is Reals, have been one of my favorite to watch on UA-cam. The episodes are real and raw and so interesting to watch. Thanks Michael :)
Wow! I've been watching shaytards and shay Carl since 2010! And this is all blowing my mine. He said shit! He was an alcoholic. This is amazing. Thank you SO MUCH for opening up, I had no idea.
Thanks for being real Shay! All these years I thought you guys were the perfect family with minimal struggles. I never had you pinned as an alcoholic. It just goes to show you never know what battle someone is fighting. Good for you getting through that and Colette is officially a SAINT! Love you guys!
Man I wish you all were closer to each other! I'd love to see more videos like this! You are both awesome & very insightful people, so many great conversations definitely must come from the two of you
I have been a fan of Shays for YEARS and I too have also been trying to give up alcohol. Having seen him go through and won what i'm trying to do to is so lovely and I respect him so much more having already been such a fan. YAY SHAY!
Really enjoyed seeing this side of Shay, I actually found this kinda inspiring. Loving these videos, I'm glad you're making videos that you're proud of again.
wow had NO IDEA shay had a drinking problem. this was really illuminating and helpful. i've been trying to quit sweets for a while now. i fell off the wagon today since i was feeling miserable due to the heat outside so i bought a chocolate pudding cup...this is helpful in letting me understand how hardcore i need to be about this.
this video is one of the bests I've ever seen!💖 a) two of my first and most favorite youtubers together in a video b) honest and open and real talks and just being yourselves and not tryinh to be just "THE online persona" but the real you instead c) sharing this with all of us i love you guys endlessly. thank you so much for always being there almost 7 years plus and inspiring and helping without maybe even knowing it. you helped shaping me into who i am today. thank you so much for that and being so wonderful and amazing and honest as you are. michael you always made me laugh and think and also introduced me to shay and shay u introduced me to your family and the kinda marriage and family i wanna have so thank you for being there, always. and in case you wanna be off the web some day, you'll be more than welcome to do so as u gave us so much help and happiness and shared so much for all these years and u deserve nothing but the best. thank you! ohhh and internet friends are the best. i met my first 9 years ago.. and then basically every year after i met a new one/the same one and we would visit each othrt in the different countries we're from and it's always been a blessing and a blast.. friends in general are a true blessing but something like this,clicking with someone from another part of the world and actually staying friends for years thats been and years to come is sth amazing u dont get every often. so its a true blessing indeed😊💖 so grateful for everything
I love this side of you Michael, brilliant interviews! Shay I never knew you had an alcohol addiction, I suppose it's because we always see the sunny side of things. I would never had guessed it either. I want you to know I think that makes you even more relateable. Much respect to you :)
Michael, sincerely thank you for making these kind of videos where you're discuss peoples struggles & experiences overcoming them! I just discovered your new channel today and I'm catching up on the videos. I wish you lots of success on this channel and a beautiful week! :D Stay awesome!
isabella restrepo ehhhh where have you been, she co-founded Maker studios, they sold it to Disney, now she's a millionaire. They all are, the ones who founded are millionaires.
When Shay talks about people not even believing in God in CA, and being like "oh cute do you believe in santa, too?" I feel like that was more Kassem than anyone else. That's TOTALLY Kassem. There are TONS of christians in Cali...esp with the huge latino community, tons of catholic christians, too.
Shay.. I had a moment like that - and I've been sober from the addiction I was harnessed to for 15 years. And, you're right, it was like - BAM! I can't say that at the beginning I didn't have weak days - but for the most part THEN and ever since....it's been straight. God Bless you and your family. Stay strong. Michael - great series. Thank you.
I used to think mommytard was so amazing for putting up with your crazy. Putting up with your career, and moving all the time, and holding your family together. Not to mention your huge personality and crazy ideas. Now that I realize for years she was also putting up with your alcoholism, Collette is a SAINT!!!!
You are truly the luckiest man on earth Shay Carl.
i cannot even imagine what she went through doing everything by herself.
+Sabe Rive omg lol she didn't do everything by herself
Angie Brodland reading this makes me more sad for Collette now...
JohanMerito7 I know, my heart is breaking for her. 😖 I can't even imagine.
JohanMerito7 I was just about to type this. Damn..
I never saw Shaycarl hold a beer or seem drunk in any of his vlogs. He hid that shit super super well. Glad he's better now.
In his very early vlogs he was different than he is now. There is a video somewhere where he actually urinates on camera. Not the same Shay you see today.
I stopped watching Shaytards and Shay shortly after he got healthy, so don't know much about who he is today. All I really know is the big Shay and I couldn't tell he had a drinking problem at all back then.
well he stopped drinking in 2011 they talk about it more on wtkgts the most recent episode
back in those days he was really obnoxious!!!
Well he hid it from his wife for a year I think. So he did hide it well on camera.
what a great video & conversation down memory lane
thank you Tyler.
I'd love to see you and buck do one of these if you are ever in the same place!!
oh the memories :)
hiiiiii
Look where alcohol has landed him today. Not in a good place, being exposed for dming a cam girl for all of the wrong reasons in my opinion and has been dealing with alcoholism for 3 months again. My prayers go out to him and his family but he's now only revealed this after he's been exposed, that's my issue with this issue it's the fact that he had to be exposed for him to say to his loyal viewers somethings wrong. Also I feel deeply sorry for his wife and kids like what's going to happen with the kids and school gavin and avia are now at that age where social media plays a big part in their school life so what will happen with them will they get support from their fellow school students or be made a laughing stock of because of their father's drunken 'mistakes'. Will this issue ever be forgot?
Someone should interview Colette if she's willing to tell her side of the story. It's amazing to think of Shay as a drinker. It's awesome that he would come out with this to help others. I feel like Colette could help so many wives with her knowledge.
I completely agree!
check out when the kids go to sleep
Colette only does brand deals these days.
She is honestly one of the greatest woman in the world
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Wow...this was great. I must be naive because I had NO clue Shay used to be a drinker. I automatically assumed that he never had a sip of alcohol in his life just because he's Mormon. Great interview.
thats what I thought! I assumed he thought alcohol was evil and had never touched a drop. I've been watching him since 2010 and i never would have guessed he had a problem.
I suspected he wasn't a goody two shoes. l remember he used to always make jokes about smoking pot.. and he had a skateboard with a potleaf on it. in those early vlogs he was going to parties all the time.. it was a shock to hear he was drinking everyday tho.
I also thought that too, since everyone always said in the comments on the shaytards that Mormons can't drink. But thinking about it, his sister Carlies ex husband(assuming he was/is a Mormon) was an alcoholic as well.
mdmelnoelle I was raised Mormon and I ended up addicted to heroin. I'm not active in my church but I still hold some of the same beliefs. You'd be surprised how many mormons are addicts/alcoholics. So so many. It breaks my heart.
Enjoyed this so much. Both of you are so genuine and insightful and it's wonderful to hear some of Shay's story.
Thank you Tessa!!!
it's funny how you change perspective on this vid based on what recently happened......
Tessa. And Alissa *Violet*
It's good you stopped Shay. My dad was an alcoholic and he always got really depressed when he was drunk. I say "was" because he killed himself two weeks ago. I saw what alcohol did to my dad. My dear dad who i miss so very much... So thumbs up to everyone who quits in time.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending love your way!!
it must have been hard on you bro.My dad encountered so many alcholics through out his college that he gave up drinking completely ten years ago.I am 20 and always sober
i am so sorry for your loss...my grandfather(mom's father) was a alcoholic and passed away due to renal failure 14 years ago... i still see the effects of his abuse on my grandmother and my mother.. alcohol affects everyone around it :'(
I'm so sorry to hear that about your Dad. I can't relate to the alcoholism, but I can relate to the depression and while I'm so sorry that he made the decision to end it all, I hope he has found peace. Sending love your way and to all those in similar situations.
So sorry for your loss
Ummm did Michael Buckley call me beautiful? I'm over here dying...... Great show, love you guys!!!!!!!!
awe 😍
+T.E. V. Rude!!!!!
Yes he did bc you are beautiful Carlee!!
Love you more!
+T.E. V. She's obviously already dealt with this in person with her family...
7 years watching Shaytards, had no idea
Same here.
Buck, you are a natural interviewer. It is a joy to watch your transformation, and I look forward to each new video. It may seem a bit forward to say this, but it feels like watching someone discover and celebrate their truest self. By doing that, you are making the internet, and UA-cam in particular, a happier place. Thank you!
Thank you MarySue! I feel the same way! Just coming into my own!! THANK YOU!!!
My dad was an alcoholic and weighed around 400lbs. When Shay was saying he googled how to get drunk on less calories, it reminded me of when my dad went on the Vodka diet because it was less calories. lol. Well, Medical Marijuana became legal in AZ and he basically swapped alcohol for Weed and lost 200lbs! He's looks and feels so much better. I know not everyone is for medical marijuana but It really helped my dad. He's a new person.
Ugh my heart reaches out to Colette and the kids.. They don't deserve this. I hope Shay can pick himself up from this and better himself not just for his family's sake but his own
So the kids saw Shay drinking and drunk
Wow. Who would've thought just 7 months after this video was made.... :( :(
Well this is awkward...
Skrubbo very
Skrubbo how?
Michael, I've said it before and I'm going to say it again, you are amazing. You have a natural ability to interview and engage people. I love this series on your channel because it gives viewers a different perspective of the people we've watched for years. You and creators like Shay built your careers brick by brick and I'm so inspired to keep doing the same. I know we've only met briefly at conventions but I just love you guys and you both keep me inspired. I wish you both the best life has to offer.
right? this 'struggles' series has really highlighted how good of an interviewer he is...i think michael should be doing interviews for a living...maybe a podcast or something....
this too dope. raw & real. good stuff buck.
Thanks Elixx!
My original youtubers right here. I remember going on lifestreams on blogtv to watch Buck and my sister was obsessed with the Shaytards. Love you both
Great interview! Shay really did hide his alcoholism very well.
Cecily saw you drinking? Wow
I know this may sound weird... But this video made me have so much more respect for Shay! I think this is a side of him no one really expected, no matter the amount he was drinking! I love the honesty and it really makes me want to give Colette a huge hug - I personally have witnessed addictions/alcoholism from so many close people in my life.. i know how hard it is. She is a great woman and i am so amazed! I love the whole Butler family and that they are perfectly IMPERFECT!
I would love to hear Colettes side of the story :)
listen to the podcast about it. (: Shay is really inspiring
My exact reaction!! Well said
Poor BabySteps... :(
Poor Colette
WhudUP Do lmao
lmao who's watching this now after his tweet about him being alcoholic again. prayers go out to shay and his family.
I'm so shocked, I never would have guessed.
Big respect Shay for being open and honest and good luck with your sobriety xxx
hey girl! love your channel 😁
April R Thank you lovely :)
Do u REALLY have respect for him being open now!?
good luck with ur naivety 'smh'
+Maddy :x they posted the comments 7 months ago
Firstly, this was 7 months ago and yes I still have respect for him being open about his problems with alcohol. Secondly, his relationship troubles are none of my business. I think what he's done is quite frankly disgusting and my opinion on him has changed but I try not to judge people on things that don't concern me. I was here for his youtube content, not the things he does behind closed doors. Good luck with your close minded sheep mentality
You did a good job interviewing Shay about such a personal matter. He was so open. I wish him well. Terri
I Had no idea about this watching Shaytards daily vlogs since 2009. No clue. Not shocked. I witnessed the whole evolution of Station 1, & 2. Then Maker Studios, and the sale to Disney. It was definitely a windfall of success partying, and culture shock all those early years, moving to VB from rural Idaho. Thanks for coming out of the closet Shay! Mad props!
And Michael, your truly the O.G. patriarch of reason in this community. Well done! Great format!
twelge15 same.. and now, with what's came out, it seems so weird
I think it's very real to talk about not only the bad aspects of alcoholism, but also the "positive" feelings that alcohol gave you that drove you to drink. Sometimes it is difficult for non-addicts to understand addiction. I am also glad that you share the experience that you do not have allow an addiction to completely destroy your life before you find a reason to make the decision to get better. God and family are so important in recovery. As someone who grew up watching you both, it is so important to see you guys being human beings that I can relate to and admire--instead of just characters to fangirl over. I love you both!
thank you so much , i really needed this video. i would of never knew shay struggled with drinking....today im 1 week sober!!
I'm extremely shocked by this video. I thought drinking was a HUGE no-no for Mormons! And then he said "shit?" I never ever expected that!
Hello. Being an addict (which is all alcoholism is with a fancy name) doesn't have a religion. It's a mental illness.... Your religion saying it's wrong isn't going to stop someone from having a mental illness
well duh, but we make mistakes like everyone else
It's not allowed, but there are mormons who bend the rules, drink and smoke. They're often referred to as "Jack-Mormons"
It is frowned upon but it is not a sin that will get you excommunicated from the church. Swearing happens. Yes, even Mormons curse sometimes.
Jenn when did he say shit?
Be careful advertising going cold turkey in case of alcohol abuse. Withdrawals caused by alcohol could actually kill you. Alcohol is one of the few drugs that can cause death by going cold turkey. You really need to visit a specialist when quitting. Great conversation! loved it.
It's sad to watch this now after everything that just came out 😞 I just wish I didn't feel so disgusted by him now, I was like his biggest fan. Seeing him now just makes me feel queasy and immediately think of how sad I am for Colette.
EmilyCx33 I started watching Shay and his family in 2009, I stopped watching by 2014 as the content was not interesting anymore to me. I get what you are saying, Shay did a really bad thing, and I. not defending him, but he always used to say to not hold him in such high regard, that if he makes mistakes, you would be very disappointed in him and to always remember what he stands for and not what he does.
EmilyCx33 what have I missed?
Alcoholism is a disease. No one chooses to be sick. Thank God he realized he had a problem and is wise enough to give it up totally. “ one drink is too many, a thousand is never enough.” My husband passed away in his forties from his alcoholism. Despite rehab, he could not or would not accept it. He missed his daughters’ weddings, never even saw his grandchildren and, quite frankly, wore us all out worrying about him. To anyone who is an alcoholic and is reading this, stay strong and don’t let anyone or anything cause you to turn to drink again. This disease can be devastating to yourself and everyone who loves you. It often leads to an early death and terrible pain for your loved ones. God bless and take care.
@@patriciaburke2401 hé cheated on Colette
who would've guessed 7 months later shay was suffering from alcoholism again and cheated on his wife with cam girls.... ah i literally wouldve NEVER expected that!
I love Shay. He's a human being no different from anyone else. Praying for him.
william randolph did you tell a lie when you were 3? how about when you were 28? Look! There's 25 years of lying and doing what you know is wrong. Doesn't mean that's who you are. You are going to tell a lie probably within the last week of your life too. So that's a life long lyer. That's all of us. I love Shay, hoping for healing. For you and myself too
I was so much looking forward to this one!! I love it! I absolutely love Shay!!! Shay and Colette are WONDERFUL, HILARIOUS, REAL and AWESOME!
I would absolutely love to hear Colettes(sp) side on this. Any chance you can get her sometime? This is your calling.
I'm pretty sure they talked about it in their podcast, When The Kids Go to Sleep. That's the name of the youtube channel as well.
which podcast
edit: nevermind
I see you lady lovely
Sharron S She probley won't do it. She is a very good person and won't want to get in the drama online
LOVING that you two finally have a video together, and a wonderful one to boot! Love this series, thank you for doing it!
I haven't felt so connected with you shay in a couple of years. It's refreshing to hear real life struggles instead of just seeing the good all the time. It's a nice reminder that we all have bad day but you just keep push and life will turn out. Love you guys ❤️
You both captured the 2006-2009 era real well...it was a different era but we're still here.
Shay, you held it together very well and we never would have suspected that you had a problem. I'm so proud you were able to find your way out of that trap, it's a great and admirable thing and I'm proud that you're able to be so honest about that. You are a wonderful person.
I haven't checked in on the Shaytards in so long, I'm glad to hear they're all doing well and staying happy, healthy, and loving. :)
i was initially shocked and super anxious for this video to come out because ive always been a shaytard fan and i couldnt believe it at first but now it makes me almost happy to know that someone so popular and family oriented and also who is a devoted mormon actually struggled with something as real as this so thank you both for putting this and all of these struggles is reals videos out there (even though i dont understand "the struggles is reals" shouldnt it be the "struggles are real"??) anyways love you guys
What a great and interesting interview. So amazing for Shay to share and you are great with letting the interview flow and keep moving Michael!
I am loving these interview videos by you , Buck. You are such a natural at this. It's really wonderful to see people being real and opening up to you because you are such a genuine person.You were meant to do this. And Good Luck with the revamping of your channel. I am rooting for you :)
I followed the Shaytards for years, and it's so refreshing to see a more human and open side of Shay. Thank you so much for this series, Michael, I think it's so good to talk about such difficult things that have happened & the working through.
This was an awesome interview. Michael and Shay are true OGs' of UA-cam
I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Shay is so strong for sharing his story and Michael you are so amazing for giving youtubers this platform for sharing their stories. I love both of you so much❤
It's really taken shay to say "whose googled what alcohol has the fewest calories. If you have your an alcoholic" to make me snap out of this 4 1/2 year long drunk stupid and alone time period. Now I finally get why I deal with depression and weight issues. Those are already downers don't mix the biggest downer of them all into that pot of sadness. Never thought someone on the internet could make me realize what's wrong with me. Wow thank you so much shay
I'd like to hear Collette's side of the story. How did she handle Shay's alcoholism?
i haven't watched it yet, but shay said he did a video on his podcast channel with Colette mentioning it so she might discuss it on that!
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This Shay right here will always be my Shay. So motivational and has given such great means of self reflection and ways to better myself. I don't condone what he did in any way, as it wasn't fair to his family, but I'm still always going to live by what he taught me.
Why aren't these comments top comments? There's so much hate around people now. It was not like that before.
because its fucked up what he did.... it obv wasn't like that before because no one knew..
Nah nah... There was not this much hate on UA-cam years before. Besides what's happening with Shay. Now people is used to critic and review people lives like they were products on amazon. Really shitty.
I totally love that shay remembered how he met buck, i know theyre important to each other but still its really sweet because they both know so many people. Idk it was just nice seeing them together again! Much love to you both. Thank you for sharing your stories
I love these videos! They are so personal and yet so simple and to see people open up and you deeply listing and taking in what they say without any sort of reaction or judgment is awesome! Such a kind awesome person I wish more people listened with their heart like you
I enjoyed every second of this! So engaging, natural, & honest. Love you both!!
Wow, thank you both for being so vulnerable! I believe this video will help a lot of people
Super interesting to learn about people you look up to and understand and appreciate their struggles. We all deal with life different and I find it so cool that shay, a family man who is Mormon and so successful can really open up and talk about his struggles in life! Makes me look up to you as a father figure more and more. Thanks for giving me hope shay and Michael, thanks for giving me that extra little drive to go sober
Great video. The Shaytard vlogs were my introduction to vlogs. I appreciate Shay's candor on this topic, especially given the public perception of the LDS culture. It does not surprise me that Collette stayed with him. I wish Shay and Collette strength in their lives, dealing with addiction. I am even more proud to show their family's videos to my daughter. Life is life, and lived is better than the alternative.
I'm a recovering drug addict and I get this sooo much the replacement thing is 100% correct! I have replaced my addiction with recovery meetings, church, new people places and things man...I haaaated myself high so much, so glad I don't live that way anymore
i loved this!! i loved seeing this side of shay. because he is always so upbeat, it was eye opening and nice to see him get so much more "real" (as cliche as that sounds). you guys are amazing~ n___n congratulations on overcoming all of that, as well, by the way.
I have been watching what for 6 years and not once did I have any idea about any of this!! I can't believe he hid it that well. Glad you're in a better place now shay!
Always grateful to be a part of UA-cam communities and see its growth. For the conversation and the connection. Wholeheartedly enjoyed this and hearing more of Shay's story. Thank you.
My family used to be full of functioning alcoholics. I got called uptight when I didn't think they needed to drink at every family function. I've seen it ruin too many lives. I had no clue that Shay drank. Thanks for sharing your story.
ugh I'm SO proud of shay for coming out w/ all of these things about his alcholism because I'm a real shaytards fan that has been faithfuly watching for over six years I watched both of the podcasts where he talked about it and this was just as azmazing as those I'm glad he came out with it now now because if he had came out with it when i was 10 I would not have understood it at all but as a 16 year old I'm like so amazed with him and the courage that he has and I hope to find a companion that gives me as much support as Colette gives Shay
this makes me uncomfortable. honestly I'm so disappointed in him. he seems like the very faithful type in relationships, he made the worst mistakee, I don't know if I should be disgusted, disappointed, embarrassed, I don't knowww I'm just overwhelmed
wOw
milknhoney he isnt in your life so you shouldnt even care
This was very motivational. I'm not an alcoholic, but I have weight issues. A lot of what Shay said is true for my problem too. For some reason, just listening to this gave me some hope :)
Thank you so much for sharing this very personal story. The struggles are very REAL! I've been watching Shay since the beginning. I had no idea! Wow! 😜💖
i can relate to this heavily because of my dad. I forgave him and i forgive you too. alcoholism is a disease and it’s killer. i just want you to be happy. i don’t care about the vlogs anymore. happiness should always come first before youtube ❤️
you and shay were the first youtubers i started watching back in 2008! i remember i was 14 and i found you both on the same night. been a fan ever since!
This video gave me such a weird feeling (in a good way) .. I have been watching Shay's daily vlogs for so long, from around the time that Emmie was still a toddler. I remember that Shay to me was the better version of my own father, who had been an alcoholic for the past ten years of my life (I'm 20, he quit earlier this year) I also remember wishing my dad could be more like Shay. During this period of alcoholism I lost almost all the respect I had towards my father and up until this day I struggle to rebuild our bond, even though I never left the house and we still are living together as a family with my mom and sister.
So to watch this video and hearing Shay talk about his own struggles with alcoholism, it means a lot to me and makes me want to try harder to rebuild the relationship with my father. Everyone has their problems, even the people that seem perfect in your eyes. And that's okay. Thank you, Michael Buckley and Shay.
In this way, your father's alcoholism had at least one really positive effect: you are a wiser, more understanding and tolerant person :)
Omg this was surprising to hear from someone like shay, who I watch all the time. But this shows how everyone has a story and something that they struggle with. Thank you buck and shay for sharing this!
This is definitely becoming my favorite series on youtube. The interviews seem very genuine. And you made such a good point about earlier youtubers. It wasn't about making money back that and your love for each other came from a totally different place, not actually from being fame hungry. Obviously not ALL youtubers are like that now, but I think a lot of us can see through that. Please continue these!!
I remember chunky Shay Carl....i hope he stays the way he is remain positive and be a great role model for his kids...seeing them grow up has been a real trip!
Your series, The Struggles Is Reals, have been one of my favorite to watch on UA-cam. The episodes are real and raw and so interesting to watch. Thanks Michael :)
Way to go Shay! I feel like this makes you so much more relatable to people who need it most. I know that so many people need to hear this!
Wow! I've been watching shaytards and shay Carl since 2010! And this is all blowing my mine. He said shit! He was an alcoholic. This is amazing. Thank you SO MUCH for opening up, I had no idea.
i never ever ever ever knew about this!
i used to watch his videos all the time! this makes me appreciate shay & his family even more
This didn't age well :( 7 months later he was drink again and the whole sex scandal
Thanks for being real Shay! All these years I thought you guys were the perfect family with minimal struggles. I never had you pinned as an alcoholic. It just goes to show you never know what battle someone is fighting. Good for you getting through that and Colette is officially a SAINT! Love you guys!
I love Shay so much! And you Michael! This was sooooo good! The two of you inspire me to be better all the time
This was a wonderful interview. Congratulations Shay!!!!!!!
Man I wish you all were closer to each other! I'd love to see more videos like this! You are both awesome & very insightful people, so many great conversations definitely must come from the two of you
I have been a fan of Shays for YEARS and I too have also been trying to give up alcohol. Having seen him go through and won what i'm trying to do to is so lovely and I respect him so much more having already been such a fan. YAY SHAY!
I wasn't aware shay had a problem, well done shay and wow Colette your an amazing woman!
Really enjoyed seeing this side of Shay, I actually found this kinda inspiring. Loving these videos, I'm glad you're making videos that you're proud of again.
Lovely interview. I look forward to the next 'The Struggles...' My new UA-cam favorite!.
The ending was so heartwarming! I love you both so much
This is such an important message to share and I'm so happy that Shay is ok now.
wow had NO IDEA shay had a drinking problem. this was really illuminating and helpful. i've been trying to quit sweets for a while now. i fell off the wagon today since i was feeling miserable due to the heat outside so i bought a chocolate pudding cup...this is helpful in letting me understand how hardcore i need to be about this.
He seems like a nice guy outside of cheating on his wife
this video is one of the bests I've ever seen!💖
a) two of my first and most favorite youtubers together in a video
b) honest and open and real talks and just being yourselves and not tryinh to be just "THE online persona" but the real you instead
c) sharing this with all of us
i love you guys endlessly. thank you so much for always being there almost 7 years plus and inspiring and helping without maybe even knowing it. you helped shaping me into who i am today. thank you so much for that and being so wonderful and amazing and honest as you are. michael you always made me laugh and think and also introduced me to shay and shay u introduced me to your family and the kinda marriage and family i wanna have so thank you for being there, always. and in case you wanna be off the web some day, you'll be more than welcome to do so as u gave us so much help and happiness and shared so much for all these years and u deserve nothing but the best. thank you!
ohhh and internet friends are the best. i met my first 9 years ago.. and then basically every year after i met a new one/the same one and we would visit each othrt in the different countries we're from and it's always been a blessing and a blast.. friends in general are a true blessing but something like this,clicking with someone from another part of the world and actually staying friends for years thats been and years to come is sth amazing u dont get every often. so its a true blessing indeed😊💖 so grateful for everything
Im always glad to hear people discussing their struggles and how they have overcome or worked through them. 8 months sober January 6th
He can't blame what he did on alcohol. It went on for three months.
Loved it Buck and Shay..what a heartfelt conversation..love watching both of you so much..your friendship is genuine!
Shay is a good dude, forget the religion, forget the youtube, forget the booze, forget the trixin, he's just a good soul.
wow shay! major props! So proud of you both. Quitting addiction is no easy task and you're kicking ass at it!
I love this side of you Michael, brilliant interviews! Shay I never knew you had an alcohol addiction, I suppose it's because we always see the sunny side of things. I would never had guessed it either. I want you to know I think that makes you even more relateable. Much respect to you :)
Michael, sincerely thank you for making these kind of videos where you're discuss peoples struggles & experiences overcoming them! I just discovered your new channel today and I'm catching up on the videos. I wish you lots of success on this channel and a beautiful week! :D Stay awesome!
Daxflame, Lisanova...those are names I miss
Did lisa stop doing youtube? Once shay said her name I immediately thought of her videos and havent seen any!
Yes she stopped very early because she got into the corporate side of it
+Rachel Lomeli she stopped because she's a millionaire.
+nikeeweston how did she become a millionaire ?
isabella restrepo ehhhh where have you been, she co-founded Maker studios, they sold it to Disney, now she's a millionaire. They all are, the ones who founded are millionaires.
This was awesome. Such an important conversation!
This is so wonderful. Such a candid and powerful conversation. I love this series so much.
When Shay talks about people not even believing in God in CA, and being like "oh cute do you believe in santa, too?" I feel like that was more Kassem than anyone else. That's TOTALLY Kassem. There are TONS of christians in Cali...esp with the huge latino community, tons of catholic christians, too.
seeing these ogs talk 10 years later gives me warm fuzzies
Such a spot light on this guy's life man.
This is so good! It's so cool to see this change, watching you interview is super inspirational, you're so good at it! I'm def taking notes!
Shay.. I had a moment like that - and I've been sober from the addiction I was harnessed to for 15 years. And, you're right, it was like - BAM! I can't say that at the beginning I didn't have weak days - but for the most part THEN and ever since....it's been straight. God Bless you and your family. Stay strong.
Michael - great series. Thank you.