Congratulations!! You are such a fighter. You are not alone and it’s ok when you feel weak. Know that YOU are in control and NOT your addiction. Congratulations and ALWAYS keep fighting!!!!
The way that you can see Chris move his hand over to Ian when he's talking about his intervention and Ian just subtle move his arm. And you can tell that he's holding his hand to comfort Chris, but it isn't on camera. So real.
Ian is such a good listener. The entire time Chris was talking Ian never took his eyes off of his face. If my next partner isn’t that attentative, I don’t want one lol But on a serious note, thank you for sharing your story, I am too a Recovered addict. Just like you I’m taking it one day at a time.
My mom died of an overdose when I was 9, leaving me with no parents. My brother in law passed away in March due to an overdose leaving my sister a widow and my 8 month old niece without a father. Thank you for speaking up about this. Addiction runs in my family and I was always so afraid I’d be next but I wasn’t going to let that happen.
@@t0nyc0nde I don't think his comment about "we're all addicted to something" is true, but I do believe we are all filling a void. As a Buddhist, I believe that it is normal to suffer and that that suffering is due to cravings and desires. That's normal and it takes a long time to train yourself to look at those cravings and address them in a healthy way. Hence, we're all filling a void. Even meditation is filling a void because it is driven by a desire to be better, be calmer, be mindful, be happier etc.
My partner just hit 10 years sober. One of our early dates, after talking about it multiple times, I asked him if I could get a drink and he said that was fine. I left some in the bottom of the glass and we were leaving and he kind of laughed to himself and said, “what are you doing?” I told him I was done and he said, “I would NEVER leave anything in the glass.” Chris, I’m so proud of you and how much you’ve grown in yourself. It’s not easy and it’s never over. But I am so glad you have a person like Ian to stand by you and help you to focus on your blooming. Love you guys. ♥️
If only the ppl on tiktok knew how mature and emotionally intelligent Chris also is... (most ppl usually say Ian is emotionally mature for not blowing up and communicating well) major props to you, Chris! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and for choosing to stay with us everyday!👏👏👏 We love you! ❤️❤️❤️
Yup, people also forget that in tiktok, Chris the one who edit the video, who shape our perception of Ian, tbh, i kind love Chris way more when i watch their UA-cam, Chris is so fucking mature and smart, and he only 23,
Your roommate was such a true friend to you. I did the same for a friend of mine, and unfortunately we are no longer friends because of it. I still wish him all the best and hope one day he gets help.
I am currently battling an addiction that's definitely taking over my life, and after something that happened recently related to this I have been trying to admit to myself that I need help. This video literally dropped at the perfect moment for me, thank you. ❤ Proud of you for sharing your story, it will help so many people. 🥰
Alex Andri, Acknowledging you have a problem that you can’t “fix” on your own is the first step, so from this recovering addict I applaud you. I promise that life on the other side of addiction is not only possible but better than you could ever imagine!! You’ve got this. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help!! 🥰
I find Chris incredibly mature, he seems young but so wise. And he’s a great speaker, I was shocked hearing him talking and encouraging others in this video bc usually Ian does the talking 😅 what an amazing couple
The way they are so clear and concise with their communication just shows how much they complement one another. It's so great to see Chris' journey and I can't wait for what the future holds in store for them both.
I'm officially two and a half months sober, I'd almost completely stopped before lock down, and then I lost my job while my partner kept working so I spent my days in bed just drinking. Then I asked them to stop with me, long enough to finish off what was in the house and give me a week without anything, and now they still drink but I'm doing well.
i love the support! it’s so heartwarming also my parents met at AA and went through a similar struggle as you. i struggle myself too jumping from addiction to addiction to fill the numbness. i’m so proud of your journey and it gives me hope for my future ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 9 years clean as of last month from a 5-year long opiate addiction (Opana and Oxycontin.) It takes a really long time to heal your heart and find yourself again in the madness. Sending much love and continued strength to you on your journey! Thank you for sharing
I love that ian is listening and asking clarifying questions even though i'm sure he's heard this background story before. Can clearly see the care in his eyes while chris is being vulnerable...and it warms my heart
ik this video is somewhat old and you probably won't ever see this comment but im a 20 year old alcoholic. Ive been trying to get help for a little bit now and its because I stumbled across your tik Tok a few days ago. not only did you and Ian make me smile at a time where I didn't even think that was possible, you reminded me that It is also possible to beat this addiction and to make a better life for myself. I love you both and thank you so much for what you do
I can't express how much I love your healthy, loving, and supportive vibes with each other. I've even started communicating in a more healthy way with my fiancé literally thanks to you two :) Thanks!
I can relate so much to Chris in this sense that’s it’s advantageous for me to hear him share his experience. I genuinely appreciate his transparency and his open mindedness. 🙌🏿
I have 7.5 years. My journey was incredibly hard and painful but worth every bit of it. My life began at the edge of my comfort zone. I’m so honored to have been given the privilege to hear your story. ❤️
My sister is struggling with addiction. I have custody of my youger niece. Its really a lot and we haven't spoken in a year and a half. I don't know how to help her. I have my own issues because of it all but i do hope she reaches a point in her life where she seeks help and never looks back.
It's so awesome seeing a guy be so honest and open with their feelings/experiences etc. on such a big platform. We need more of this! So much love to you x
I’m 21 days clean/sober. Which had been so hard but I can’t keep hurting other people to fill that void, like y’all said. I’m doing this at 15 because I’ve been self harming since I was 10. Drinking and doing drugs for about a year, but I can’t do that anymore. It’s because of you and Ian’s videos that I can keep going and be positive on days where I just want to give in to everything. Thank you both so much.
Thank you so much, from all the blooms of my heart, for sharing your story and your love. My ex-spouse left me after our therapist and I spoke with him about his alcoholism in 2010. It took him having a massive life threatening health crisis that will affect him the rest of his life to get sober. That part of "I love you so much, that I am willing to lose you for you to survive" is so real. He's now married to his wonderful partner and they have two beautiful children and a business together that he's dreamed of for a decade! We still talk and I will be forever cheering him on and grateful that he is thriving! YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR OWN PRESENT! 🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈🌞🌻🌻🌻🌼🌼🌼🌺🌺🌺
Wow- really emotional watching this. Once again I am astonished by your wisdom, Chris. And that you're 22 is unreal. I feel like you have the wisdom of a 93 year old! Thank you for getting sober- for getting better. We need you in this world, beautiful soul! 💞💞💞
Chris: so basically I was at rock bottom and my family gave me a huge ultimatum, so I had to go Ian: wow so that flight was really cheap though, right??? 😂😂😂
I'm 2yrs sober and I'm so proud of you for being honest and taking a positive step forward in your journey prayers and Blessing for strength and courage and power over your life.
I found you two on tictock, I'm here to stay.. at first you would pop up on my fyp, once I started watching I started checking back in. Now your part of my day. I enjoy your energy ✨
y'all are so young but so wise beyond your years. hearing your advice and just genuine care for each other and even us as an audience, is so uplifting and encouraging!! please never stop being you!:))
I love the way Ian is looking at Chris through out the whole clip .....Chris your a very beautiful soul and also very strong glad you have Ian and you are being your true self
Seeing you recover and being able to find love is comforting. I was with an addict/someone working on sobriety and I had to learn to leave the situation. But it’s nice to see that my ex can find happiness even if it’s not with me. It’s possible and it’s good closure.
When you said that you can tell people that you went to rehab as if it’s as normal as what you had for lunch. I feel that on SUCH a deep level but in a different context because I am that same way when people ask about my dad. He passed away when I was 3, I was with him when he died and it’s taken years for me to feel like it was okay. I can talk about it like it was yesterday, and it shocks people! They always seem so freaked out but I have felt at peace with it. It’s the same feels that I have recognized in this video, thanks for sharing! 💛
Great job Chris. So many young adults suffer from addictions nowadays with all the new stressors they face, though as Ian said we all have something we’re addicted to. Also, if you don’t mind (I don’t think I’ve ever heard this in any of your videos) telling us what either of you do for a living or as a career or if you’re blessed to have all you do because of well-off parents/families or inheritances, etc. Shout out to your parents too, as you both seem like well grounded, caring guys (between yourselves of course) and towards others!
I’ve been off the wagon the last year, your videos have been helping me see the light…. I’m on day 3. When I get cravings, I watch you guys. Right now it feels so so so hard, but I’m here with you guys, watching, getting a glimpse into a better life after I deal with myself mentally and physically. Thanks Chris.
I know you guys are probably never going to see this... but this video honestly helped me so much. And made me realize that it’s okay for me to ask for help in fact I need to. Idk this video has just made me really want to move forward in my life and change things for the better even though that’s a really scary thought for me!! So thank you Chris and Ian ❤️
Congratulations on your sobriety! Recovery is a wonderful gift for you and those around you. My husband is 16 years sober and I have 39 years in the Al-Anon program (Al-Anon is for the friends and families of alcoholics). We have a wonderful relationship thanks to the two programs of recovery. Stay the course "One Day At A Time", it works because you are worth it.
hits a little hard right now when I know that my mum has found me passed out on the floor a couple of times during lockdown. Makes me wonder how often I have been in that place alone and passed out in the past and not even really processed it. It's also great to see someone only a year older than me talk about addiction. I feel like we often think we're too young to be addicts and that we can use that to excuse it but I guess we really can't
I was in rehab when this video dropped. I always loved you guys before but now I know that the law of attraction is so real, & I needed this. You guys are awesome 💜
As an addict in recovery, I admire this SO much! You two are such beautiful souls and such a refreshing couple to listen to. Thank you for being open and honest with us! Love from MN
I am an international fan that is digging all of your videos recently and I just want to thank you for sharing your story. The way you talked about it was such a strong way that made me reflect on my self and my stuff, and it was nice seeing Ian on your side listening to you and showing truly understanding. I hope you both can be always happy and health, I can see how truly good your souls are and I'm glad to meet you both
Chris it is very brave of you to share your personal struggle with your followers. I have no doubt there are people struggling right now that will remember your story and possibly go into rehab. I thoroughly enjoy your comical videos and also this serious sit down. I have such respect for you both. I have to say that I think Ian should be a therapist! I would go to you !! You have the best attitude! Love you both!
I'm so proud of you for telling everyone your story. This will help so many people. All your videos are always so funny and silly it was nice to see a more serious side. Also Ian looked so concerned for you the whole time 🥰
You both are amazing. The self love level that you have is what we all strive for. I also want to say thank you for being so open, especially about your therapy aspect. Therapy has such a stigma still to this day, and its so amazing to have such a positive content creator talk so openly about your struggles.
Thank you for sharing your story, Chris! This helps me as I’m currently on my own journey to be sober as well. I definitely agree that the only way over it is through it and there’s a lot of demons to face on the way but seeing a glimpse of how well you’re doing now is inspiring.
you are so inspiring. While I went to eating disorder rehab the coming back and into the "real world" is so challenging and you inspire me that everyday is worth that push through. There is always light.
Wow! Thank you for sharing with us. When you talked about your roommate willing to sacrifice the friendship 😢. And also Ian for letting you tell your truth and listening and offering support. Amazing!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story Chris, and for responding to my dm on instagram. It’s really helpful hearing other people’s experiences and how they’ve come out the other side a better version of themselves. So much love for you both💛
So proud of Chris ! Keep on going ! Also for people who are to trying to stay sober, and quit drinking; you can do it !!! There are bumps in the road, but you can do it !!!
LOVE that there isn’t much of a stigma anymore around rehab and mental health issues and that we can talk about it so freely without the shame 💙 thank u so much for sharing!
I recently had a stint in rehab and it’s just really nice to hear your journey. I definitely identify with a lot of what you’re talking about. It’s also nice to hear this from a gay man, which helps me identify further. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing something so vulnerable and real. You and I are the same age and had very different experiences with alcohol but I’m happy you got the help that you did and you’re here today to help people understand their worth and ability to change. Thank you 🙏
My father was an alcoholic/addict until the day he died (2012). Recovery is one of the hardest challenges one can face and I’m so incredibly proud of you for the strength you’ve shown, Chris. I wish the two of you every happiness life has to offer 💗💗 And thank you so much for sharing your story. It means the world.
I commented this on your tik tok about this, but my brother was addicted to alcohol for years. He took his own life this year and watching your tik toks and UA-cam videos really give me a sense of peace. Thank you so much for sharing your life 💙
This is awesome don’t have no shame in your story baby SHARE SHARE SHARE you have came thru so much already you have helped someone even if it’s just planted a seed!!!! I’m 22 months clean myself. Thank you for sharing your experience strength and hope.
Thank you for sharing this part of your story, it’s truly so inspiring because I’m going through the same thing. Made me cry like a baby but seeing you and where you are now makes me remember to FOCUS ON MY BLOOMING! 💘
we're all so proud of how far you've come Chris. i lost my mom to addiction back in 2017, and i understand how hard it is for someone to fight for sobriety. you both are such a blessing
Thank you so much for sharing. I know topics like this can be hard/intimidating, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for being open and honest with us. Thank you.
Thank you. As someone who's trying to better myself but not with addiction, these things still ring true. I need to love myself and look within while also realizing the trauma I've caused and the trauma I've been through. This year has been so hard and I struggle everyday on how I'm going to get through everything.
This is beautiful ❤️ I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies so it is amazing to see someone’s light shining after the darkness of active addiction. Love you, both!
Thank you for speaking about this. It makes me so happy to see other young people in recovery. I got clean just before my 21st birthday and have been sober for over 2 years now. Seeing other young people living sober makes me feel like I’m not the only one ✨💛
Just want to say great job! My 24 yr old son is addicted. First it was xanax, he almost died. He had 5 seizures, 3 with me and I'm forever affected. Then he went to rehab and got clean, but now he's smoking weed again and started using opiates on and off. My heart hurts bc I cant force him into treatment again. 😥 Keep up the good work Chris! I love hearing stories how people overcome the addiction bc it gives me hope.
Thank you for sharing. You really are an inspiration to those of us working through the healing process. I'm glad you know you bring joy to others now, and I hope you don't forget it.
I am fortunate in that, while my father was an abusive alcoholic, I never had a desire to over indulge. And for that I am forever grateful. As such, I don’t claim to fully understand the pain and anguish that someone who’s addicted has to go through to come out the other side, but I genuinely respect and appreciate them for making the journey.
I’m new to TikTok and found you guys last night. I fell in love immediately! Then I found out about Chris’ sobriety and fell harder. I’m 14 years clean from heroin and pills next month and I know it’s not an easy journey. So proud of you, Chris! And I’m so happy you found Ian. I love your vibes. ❤️
Al Anon friend here. I’m so proud of you! And I’m glad you point out that this path can help anyone, not just addicts. I’ve never so much as tried pot, but the 12 steps truly saved my life
Thank you for sharing your experience I love you for that thank you so much because I have experienced rehab as well and I’m finally getting my life back on track. I will have 1 year clean this October 25
Good for you Chris. Very much respect to you and your partner, Ian. I understand you two work in synergy. Though for me, when absorbing this video, I absorbed it from my own standpoint; from an addicts’ perspective. I’m not an ‘avid’(?) addict as self-declared, you have much of my respect as a man who is more than ‘willing’ to speak out loud about a topic that is so accustomedly ‘taboo’ for all. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart❤️
So so so proud of you ❤️ My brother unfortunately lost that battle 5 years ago. Thank you for sharing your story and showing so many that recovery, from alcoholism, mental health, trauma, etc. is possible, it's a long and difficult struggle, but it's so worth it. Thank you, both, for being so open and shining your light so brightly for all to see. So much love and support ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Being 3 and a half months clean off alcohol has changed my whole life, like I know it did yours. Kudos to you, your loved ones and your family for making it through to the other side even stronger. May you and your partner continue to grow and thrive together ♡
The people that disliked this are clearly not watering their own soil ...
They should go unpack that
The got root rot FOR SURE
They need to help themselves to help us help then ☺️
They are not focusing on their blooming!
People who have disliked are wilted flowers, lol
The people who disliked need to focus on their blooming
They’re probably trolls
They're probably lonely
Checkout chris_ramsey_hack85 on Instagram. He’s a genius. I almost lost hope but now I’m happy I got my account back 😝
@@imshookt5128 how do you watch a video like this and try to attack people for being lonely?
YESSSS
i am 8 months clean and sober. recovery is definitely not an easy road.. but it’s so worth it in the end. i’m extremely proud of u🖤
Congrats jordyn! You are amazing
Chris & Ian thank u so much🥺 i love u guys (,:
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations!! You are such a fighter. You are not alone and it’s ok when you feel weak. Know that YOU are in control and NOT your addiction. Congratulations and ALWAYS keep fighting!!!!
Sade Coker that means so much to me.. thank u!
The way that you can see Chris move his hand over to Ian when he's talking about his intervention and Ian just subtle move his arm. And you can tell that he's holding his hand to comfort Chris, but it isn't on camera. So real.
Skyler Kilmer I also noticed how comforting Ian was to Chris rubbing his back 🥺😢beautiful I’m glad they found each other
wait timestamp?
@@kai8958 10:35
Ian is such a good listener. The entire time Chris was talking Ian never took his eyes off of his face. If my next partner isn’t that attentative, I don’t want one lol
But on a serious note, thank you for sharing your story, I am too a Recovered addict. Just like you I’m taking it one day at a time.
Lol its always Ian that goes on tangents.
Do you mean attentive? (Tentative means hesitant 😅)
@@chocmilkshake24 yes 😂😂😂
@@chocmilkshake24 lmao thank you so much 😂😂
@@Sidney-uy1dz you’re welcome 🥰
My mom died of an overdose when I was 9, leaving me with no parents. My brother in law passed away in March due to an overdose leaving my sister a widow and my 8 month old niece without a father. Thank you for speaking up about this. Addiction runs in my family and I was always so afraid I’d be next but I wasn’t going to let that happen.
I am so sorry for your loss’ I hope you are okay and safe now. 😊
Sorry for your pain I also lost 2 sisters to addiction it’s not easy to see your destroy themselves and your like helpless
So very sorry for your losses. I understand the pain all to well. Keep fighting ❤️
Sending you, your sister, and your niece all the good vibes in the world 💕.
That’s is a lot that you’ve been through.
"We're all filling a void" is haunting and true. Thanks for your sharing wisdom.
@@t0nyc0nde I don't think his comment about "we're all addicted to something" is true, but I do believe we are all filling a void. As a Buddhist, I believe that it is normal to suffer and that that suffering is due to cravings and desires. That's normal and it takes a long time to train yourself to look at those cravings and address them in a healthy way. Hence, we're all filling a void. Even meditation is filling a void because it is driven by a desire to be better, be calmer, be mindful, be happier etc.
My partner just hit 10 years sober. One of our early dates, after talking about it multiple times, I asked him if I could get a drink and he said that was fine. I left some in the bottom of the glass and we were leaving and he kind of laughed to himself and said, “what are you doing?” I told him I was done and he said, “I would NEVER leave anything in the glass.”
Chris, I’m so proud of you and how much you’ve grown in yourself. It’s not easy and it’s never over. But I am so glad you have a person like Ian to stand by you and help you to focus on your blooming.
Love you guys. ♥️
If only the ppl on tiktok knew how mature and emotionally intelligent Chris also is... (most ppl usually say Ian is emotionally mature for not blowing up and communicating well) major props to you, Chris! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and for choosing to stay with us everyday!👏👏👏 We love you! ❤️❤️❤️
Yup, people also forget that in tiktok, Chris the one who edit the video, who shape our perception of Ian, tbh, i kind love Chris way more when i watch their UA-cam, Chris is so fucking mature and smart, and he only 23,
I love hearing about this cause there's a lot of people through this right now and this helps a lot. So proud of youu, thank u for everything
Always here to help when I can!
Your roommate was such a true friend to you. I did the same for a friend of mine, and unfortunately we are no longer friends because of it. I still wish him all the best and hope one day he gets help.
I am currently battling an addiction that's definitely taking over my life, and after something that happened recently related to this I have been trying to admit to myself that I need help. This video literally dropped at the perfect moment for me, thank you. ❤
Proud of you for sharing your story, it will help so many people. 🥰
You got this just keep pushing I’m rooting for you
Sending you all the love. You will get through it!!! Don’t give up!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
you got this! we are all rooting for you, know that you have a family on the internet here for you 💚
Alex Andri, Acknowledging you have a problem that you can’t “fix” on your own is the first step, so from this recovering addict I applaud you. I promise that life on the other side of addiction is not only possible but better than you could ever imagine!! You’ve got this. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help!! 🥰
You got this. It is going to be so worth it, very hard, but so worth it. Work on you and do what is best for you, no matter what. This is your time.
I find Chris incredibly mature, he seems young but so wise. And he’s a great speaker, I was shocked hearing him talking and encouraging others in this video bc usually Ian does the talking 😅 what an amazing couple
The way they are so clear and concise with their communication just shows how much they complement one another. It's so great to see Chris' journey and I can't wait for what the future holds in store for them both.
The fav gay uncles are back!!
proud of you bb ❤️ hooray for bettering oneself + growing and for being brave enough to share :)
thank YOU bb
So proud of you 👏 ❤ I was addicted to opiates for 9 yrs and I've been clean 2 years 🥰 your guys support for each other is amazing.
I'm officially two and a half months sober, I'd almost completely stopped before lock down, and then I lost my job while my partner kept working so I spent my days in bed just drinking. Then I asked them to stop with me, long enough to finish off what was in the house and give me a week without anything, and now they still drink but I'm doing well.
i love the support! it’s so heartwarming also my parents met at AA and went through a similar struggle as you. i struggle myself too jumping from addiction to addiction to fill the numbness. i’m so proud of your journey and it gives me hope for my future ❤️❤️❤️
I love that!!
I'm 9 years clean as of last month from a 5-year long opiate addiction (Opana and Oxycontin.) It takes a really long time to heal your heart and find yourself again in the madness. Sending much love and continued strength to you on your journey! Thank you for sharing
I love that ian is listening and asking clarifying questions even though i'm sure he's heard this background story before. Can clearly see the care in his eyes while chris is being vulnerable...and it warms my heart
ik this video is somewhat old and you probably won't ever see this comment but im a 20 year old alcoholic. Ive been trying to get help for a little bit now and its because I stumbled across your tik Tok a few days ago. not only did you and Ian make me smile at a time where I didn't even think that was possible, you reminded me that It is also possible to beat this addiction and to make a better life for myself. I love you both and thank you so much for what you do
So proud of youuuu you guys inspire me everyday 🥺❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
You're amazing!!
Chris & Ian I’m gonna cry 🥺😭❤️
I can't express how much I love your healthy, loving, and supportive vibes with each other. I've even started communicating in a more healthy way with my fiancé literally thanks to you two :) Thanks!
How can anyone dislike this ? SOMEONE IS CLEARLY NOT WATERING THEIR OWN SOIL FOCUS ON BLOOOOOOMMMIIIINNNNGGGGG
I can relate so much to Chris in this sense that’s it’s advantageous for me to hear him share his experience. I genuinely appreciate his transparency and his open mindedness. 🙌🏿
I have 7.5 years. My journey was incredibly hard and painful but worth every bit of it. My life began at the edge of my comfort zone.
I’m so honored to have been given the privilege to hear your story. ❤️
My sister is struggling with addiction. I have custody of my youger niece. Its really a lot and we haven't spoken in a year and a half. I don't know how to help her. I have my own issues because of it all but i do hope she reaches a point in her life where she seeks help and never looks back.
Stay strong and i wish your sister gets well 😇
It's so awesome seeing a guy be so honest and open with their feelings/experiences etc. on such a big platform. We need more of this! So much love to you x
I’m 21 days clean/sober. Which had been so hard but I can’t keep hurting other people to fill that void, like y’all said. I’m doing this at 15 because I’ve been self harming since I was 10. Drinking and doing drugs for about a year, but I can’t do that anymore. It’s because of you and Ian’s videos that I can keep going and be positive on days where I just want to give in to everything. Thank you both so much.
Thank you so much, from all the blooms of my heart, for sharing your story and your love. My ex-spouse left me after our therapist and I spoke with him about his alcoholism in 2010. It took him having a massive life threatening health crisis that will affect him the rest of his life to get sober. That part of "I love you so much, that I am willing to lose you for you to survive" is so real. He's now married to his wonderful partner and they have two beautiful children and a business together that he's dreamed of for a decade! We still talk and I will be forever cheering him on and grateful that he is thriving!
YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR OWN PRESENT! 🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈🌞🌻🌻🌻🌼🌼🌼🌺🌺🌺
Wow- really emotional watching this. Once again I am astonished by your wisdom, Chris. And that you're 22 is unreal. I feel like you have the wisdom of a 93 year old! Thank you for getting sober- for getting better. We need you in this world, beautiful soul! 💞💞💞
Such a resoundingly level head for someone so young. I am 30 and I could learn so much from Chris particularly around loving and accepting yourself.
Chris: so basically I was at rock bottom and my family gave me a huge ultimatum, so I had to go
Ian: wow so that flight was really cheap though, right???
😂😂😂
It's soo brave of you to open up to public baby♥️😭😭
Dont push yourself to do so if you dont feel comfortable okay?
Love y'all ♥️♥️♥️
I was addicted to painkillers!!! I almost died!!! It was hell. Thank you so much for sharing your story. THANK YOU. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
So, I cried all the way through this.
🥺😢totally agree and Ian truly gives 💯 beautiful
I'm 2yrs sober and I'm so proud of you for being honest and taking a positive step forward in your journey prayers and Blessing for strength and courage and power over your life.
I found you two on tictock, I'm here to stay.. at first you would pop up on my fyp, once I started watching I started checking back in. Now your part of my day. I enjoy your energy ✨
I know the transparency is so appreciated in this space and this conversation is so necessary! I commend and love y'all!❣️❣️❣️❣️
y'all are so young but so wise beyond your years. hearing your advice and just genuine care for each other and even us as an audience, is so uplifting and encouraging!! please never stop being you!:))
Thanks for this, and also for the subtitles (with extra commentary), also good point that stepping away can also helpful for an addicted person
Your appreciation on our subtitles/commentary means a lot to us. Thanks!!! 😙
I love the way Ian is looking at Chris through out the whole clip .....Chris your a very beautiful soul and also very strong glad you have Ian and you are being your true self
I love how well Ian listens. He is looking at Chris the whole time and truly hearing him. 🥰
Seeing you recover and being able to find love is comforting. I was with an addict/someone working on sobriety and I had to learn to leave the situation. But it’s nice to see that my ex can find happiness even if it’s not with me. It’s possible and it’s good closure.
When you said that you can tell people that you went to rehab as if it’s as normal as what you had for lunch. I feel that on SUCH a deep level but in a different context because I am that same way when people ask about my dad. He passed away when I was 3, I was with him when he died and it’s taken years for me to feel like it was okay. I can talk about it like it was yesterday, and it shocks people! They always seem so freaked out but I have felt at peace with it. It’s the same feels that I have recognized in this video, thanks for sharing! 💛
Great job Chris. So many young adults suffer from addictions nowadays with all the new stressors they face, though as Ian said we all have something we’re addicted to.
Also, if you don’t mind (I don’t think I’ve ever heard this in any of your videos) telling us what either of you do for a living or as a career or if you’re blessed to have all you do because of well-off parents/families or inheritances, etc. Shout out to your parents too, as you both seem like well grounded, caring guys (between yourselves of course) and towards others!
I’ve been off the wagon the last year, your videos have been helping me see the light…. I’m on day 3. When I get cravings, I watch you guys. Right now it feels so so so hard, but I’m here with you guys, watching, getting a glimpse into a better life after I deal with myself mentally and physically. Thanks Chris.
Only a week into sobriety, but seeing videos like this really gives me hope that I make it in the long run. Thanks for sharing your story❤️
I know you guys are probably never going to see this... but this video honestly helped me so much. And made me realize that it’s okay for me to ask for help in fact I need to. Idk this video has just made me really want to move forward in my life and change things for the better even though that’s a really scary thought for me!! So thank you Chris and Ian ❤️
Congratulations on your sobriety! Recovery is a wonderful gift for you and those around you. My husband is 16 years sober and I have 39 years in the Al-Anon program (Al-Anon is for the friends and families of alcoholics). We have a wonderful relationship thanks to the two programs of recovery. Stay the course "One Day At A Time", it works because you are worth it.
hits a little hard right now when I know that my mum has found me passed out on the floor a couple of times during lockdown. Makes me wonder how often I have been in that place alone and passed out in the past and not even really processed it. It's also great to see someone only a year older than me talk about addiction. I feel like we often think we're too young to be addicts and that we can use that to excuse it but I guess we really can't
Best wishes on your blooming
Elsa Tello thank you x
2:35 When Ian heard Chris get emotional and gave him a little comfort touch was so sweet I almost teared up.
I was in rehab when this video dropped. I always loved you guys before but now I know that the law of attraction is so real, & I needed this. You guys are awesome 💜
As an addict in recovery, I admire this SO much! You two are such beautiful souls and such a refreshing couple to listen to. Thank you for being open and honest with us! Love from MN
Thank you for sharing part of your blooming journey xxxx
Thank you Chris & everyone in the comments for telling their stories!!! We love you all so much, please remember that ❤️❤️❤️
I am an international fan that is digging all of your videos recently and I just want to thank you for sharing your story. The way you talked about it was such a strong way that made me reflect on my self and my stuff, and it was nice seeing Ian on your side listening to you and showing truly understanding. I hope you both can be always happy and health, I can see how truly good your souls are and I'm glad to meet you both
Chris it is very brave of you to share your personal struggle with your followers. I have no doubt there are people struggling right now that will remember your story and possibly go into rehab.
I thoroughly enjoy your comical videos and also this serious sit down. I have such respect for you both.
I have to say that I think Ian should be a therapist! I would go to you !! You have the best attitude!
Love you both!
So proud and grateful for your contribution to this world. May your light shine bright forever. 💕
I'm so proud of you for telling everyone your story. This will help so many people. All your videos are always so funny and silly it was nice to see a more serious side. Also Ian looked so concerned for you the whole time 🥰
Thanks for sharing your story! Congratulations on your sobriety and taking control of your life ❤️
You both are amazing. The self love level that you have is what we all strive for. I also want to say thank you for being so open, especially about your therapy aspect. Therapy has such a stigma still to this day, and its so amazing to have such a positive content creator talk so openly about your struggles.
wow i would’ve never expected this i’m so proud of you!!
The way Ian is listening so intensively and being supportive 💛
Thank you for sharing your story, Chris! This helps me as I’m currently on my own journey to be sober as well. I definitely agree that the only way over it is through it and there’s a lot of demons to face on the way but seeing a glimpse of how well you’re doing now is inspiring.
Hope you are doing okay as well!!
Y'all should start a podcast
Aahh yes!!
With video
you are so inspiring. While I went to eating disorder rehab the coming back and into the "real world" is so challenging and you inspire me that everyday is worth that push through. There is always light.
Wow! Thank you for sharing with us. When you talked about your roommate willing to sacrifice the friendship 😢. And also Ian for letting you tell your truth and listening and offering support. Amazing!!!!
I love how open you guys are ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story Chris, and for responding to my dm on instagram. It’s really helpful hearing other people’s experiences and how they’ve come out the other side a better version of themselves. So much love for you both💛
So proud of Chris ! Keep on going ! Also for people who are to trying to stay sober, and quit drinking; you can do it !!! There are bumps in the road, but you can do it !!!
LOVE that there isn’t much of a stigma anymore around rehab and mental health issues and that we can talk about it so freely without the shame 💙 thank u so much for sharing!
I recently had a stint in rehab and it’s just really nice to hear your journey. I definitely identify with a lot of what you’re talking about. It’s also nice to hear this from a gay man, which helps me identify further. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing something so vulnerable and real. You and I are the same age and had very different experiences with alcohol but I’m happy you got the help that you did and you’re here today to help people understand their worth and ability to change. Thank you 🙏
My father was an alcoholic/addict until the day he died (2012). Recovery is one of the hardest challenges one can face and I’m so incredibly proud of you for the strength you’ve shown, Chris. I wish the two of you every happiness life has to offer 💗💗 And thank you so much for sharing your story.
It means the world.
I commented this on your tik tok about this, but my brother was addicted to alcohol for years. He took his own life this year and watching your tik toks and UA-cam videos really give me a sense of peace. Thank you so much for sharing your life 💙
This is awesome don’t have no shame in your story baby SHARE SHARE SHARE you have came thru so much already you have helped someone even if it’s just planted a seed!!!! I’m 22 months clean myself. Thank you for sharing your experience strength and hope.
What an absolutely amazing and impressive human being you are, such bravery and honesty. I am just in awe.
Thank you for sharing this part of your story, it’s truly so inspiring because I’m going through the same thing. Made me cry like a baby but seeing you and where you are now makes me remember to FOCUS ON MY BLOOMING! 💘
we're all so proud of how far you've come Chris. i lost my mom to addiction back in 2017, and i understand how hard it is for someone to fight for sobriety. you both are such a blessing
Thank you so much for sharing. I know topics like this can be hard/intimidating, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for being open and honest with us. Thank you.
Actual closed captions! Thank you for making your videos accessible!!!!
Thank you. As someone who's trying to better myself but not with addiction, these things still ring true. I need to love myself and look within while also realizing the trauma I've caused and the trauma I've been through. This year has been so hard and I struggle everyday on how I'm going to get through everything.
I'm literally LIVING for this backwards hat moment you guys look so good :)
So proud of you for working through the tough times and being here now and sharing your story and helping others.
I’m glad you decided to Focus on Your Blooming Chris! So proud of you! 💛
This is beautiful ❤️ I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies so it is amazing to see someone’s light shining after the darkness of active addiction. Love you, both!
Thank you for speaking about this. It makes me so happy to see other young people in recovery. I got clean just before my 21st birthday and have been sober for over 2 years now. Seeing other young people living sober makes me feel like I’m not the only one ✨💛
Just want to say great job! My 24 yr old son is addicted. First it was xanax, he almost died. He had 5 seizures, 3 with me and I'm forever affected. Then he went to rehab and got clean, but now he's smoking weed again and started using opiates on and off. My heart hurts bc I cant force him into treatment again. 😥
Keep up the good work Chris! I love hearing stories how people overcome the addiction bc it gives me hope.
7 years (in Nov) clean from opiates. Y'all are amazing! Keep spreading the positivity and life experiences!
proud of you and the choices you make every day🥺🥺
Thank you for sharing. You really are an inspiration to those of us working through the healing process. I'm glad you know you bring joy to others now, and I hope you don't forget it.
I am fortunate in that, while my father was an abusive alcoholic, I never had a desire to over indulge. And for that I am forever grateful. As such, I don’t claim to fully understand the pain and anguish that someone who’s addicted has to go through to come out the other side, but I genuinely respect and appreciate them for making the journey.
I’m new to TikTok and found you guys last night. I fell in love immediately! Then I found out about Chris’ sobriety and fell harder. I’m 14 years clean from heroin and pills next month and I know it’s not an easy journey. So proud of you, Chris! And I’m so happy you found Ian. I love your vibes. ❤️
Al Anon friend here. I’m so proud of you! And I’m glad you point out that this path can help anyone, not just addicts. I’ve never so much as tried pot, but the 12 steps truly saved my life
Thank you for sharing your experience I love you for that thank you so much because I have experienced rehab as well and I’m finally getting my life back on track. I will have 1 year clean this October 25
Good for you Chris. Very much respect to you and your partner, Ian. I understand you two work in synergy. Though for me, when absorbing this video, I absorbed it from my own standpoint; from an addicts’ perspective. I’m not an ‘avid’(?) addict as self-declared, you have much of my respect as a man who is more than ‘willing’ to speak out loud about a topic that is so accustomedly ‘taboo’ for all. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart❤️
So so so proud of you ❤️ My brother unfortunately lost that battle 5 years ago. Thank you for sharing your story and showing so many that recovery, from alcoholism, mental health, trauma, etc. is possible, it's a long and difficult struggle, but it's so worth it. Thank you, both, for being so open and shining your light so brightly for all to see. So much love and support ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. Being 3 and a half months clean off alcohol has changed my whole life, like I know it did yours. Kudos to you, your loved ones and your family for making it through to the other side even stronger. May you and your partner continue to grow and thrive together ♡