Last time I watched this I was 24hrs sober and now I’m watching again 5 months sober in tears and proud of myself. I haven’t been able to give myself credit.

@crwdavis

3 жыл бұрын

Just remember why your doing this, your doing it for you. I just stumbled, falling short of a year of sobriety. With the help of my therapist I realized I was staying sober for the wrong reasons. I was staying sober for my wife and kids, not for myself. They policed me for a year, or I allowed them to police me for a year. Last month I had to return to work, alone, and I relapsed. Very important to remember, the primary reasons to stay sober is for yourself, for selflove. Be proud of where you are going and where you have come from. You deserve it.

@1ahmadz

2 жыл бұрын

Angeline ! Bravoooo 👏 hope you are stil going strong !

@TheLastGentlmn

2 жыл бұрын

Atta girl!! Keep it up 🙂

@casandramatthews420

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Keep fighting you got this!-Reign

@DadandAshton

2 жыл бұрын

You still with it?

I almost relapsed today. I came here to find motivation and think about healthy choices. To everyone out there struggling with addiction, keep fighting. We are all in this together ❤️

@aceboogie5647

Жыл бұрын

Hoping and praying You are still sober??

@jonathanplante6561

Жыл бұрын

I came here to leave the exact same comment. Im greatful i found this and someone else saying the same thing. I hope youre still on your journey and im proud to be able to say i am still on mine. Best of luck.

@lkl-tw5og

7 ай бұрын

Maybe so but the journey of recovery is endless. We understand its a struggle. You have our support.

I'm 23 days sober. I think I'm in the right place.

@OutandAboutWithDiane

4 жыл бұрын

Emily Levine keep it up. I’m on 3 months. Hiking helps!

@dianeb3150

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you keep going strong!!

@OutandAboutWithDiane

4 жыл бұрын

Diane B now 5 months woohoo

@navysteve95

4 жыл бұрын

Emily Levine, you still trudging?

@michaelbobadilla

3 жыл бұрын

Im at hour 6 and not gonna lie, it’s already hard. I’m going to watch this video every day

In tears while I watch this......I have been 48 hours sober/Alcohol........

@vegansaxon3962

5 жыл бұрын

Deen Kwaan Getting a few tears myself..Its been just a week for me..I don't care for lifting weights, but I do want to get stronger eith bodyweight exercises...and I want to NEVER drink again

@deenkwaan9968

5 жыл бұрын

24 DAYS SOBER! :-)

@e4mafia8283

5 жыл бұрын

Deen Kwaan keep it up! You’re bound to do great things!

@deenkwaan9968

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! still sober and getting stronger, and my head is finally starting to "clear" in so many ways :-)

@brianoneill2776

5 жыл бұрын

@@deenkwaan9968 hope your still sober pal

One year and 6 months clean and sober....the best life I’ve lived in 55 years..and counting!

@navysteve95

4 жыл бұрын

Looney Tunes How is the Journey going?

@SamuelGegen

3 жыл бұрын

amazing!

@looneytunes105

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Calderbank it’s still going, life’s better learning to live in emotional sobriety. Now 2 years and 5 months clean and sober!

@Makethetruthyourown1990

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still sober?

@looneytunes105

3 жыл бұрын

@@Makethetruthyourown1990 my clean/sober date is 1/1/18.. just celebrated my 3rd year, looking forward to my 4th ❤️

Any addict that has achieved (or not) sobriety understands perfectly why he's wearing that shirt. He's a brave man and one with incredible will power. I applaud his pride in his sobriety.

@Seymour-Butts_666

6 жыл бұрын

Reid Hanson nah I don't understand why he would wear a shirt like that other than he's turned his "crack" addiction into an addiction of telling people he's sober.

@Hohmies86

5 жыл бұрын

AA is based on attraction not promotion

@markg.4246

5 жыл бұрын

“Willpower” has nothing to do with it.

@paulinewhalen6761

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the children , keep them healthy and safe and slowly watch the world become a better place 💖

@thetruthk5138

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly not your family and friends will notice you are different a tee shirt a gimmick people will and do notice You have changed for the better!!

3 years sober from coke and ketamine and this video still cuts like a knife. Im in tears watching this video as a full grown man. This is a message to all addicts that the path out is there for everyone. Recovery is struggle but in that struggle there is so much to learn and grow from. Recovered addicts are some of the strongest people i am proud to know and call friends. You are worth that effort to become that person who you want to be

I'm Sober 4 1/2 Years From Alcoholism,August 3rd Will Be 5 Years !

@platter1000

7 жыл бұрын

awesome

@Dominick_Calvitto.

7 жыл бұрын

dave lastman thanks

@123keepitsimple97

7 жыл бұрын

ITALIAN VOICE RADIO CONNECTION that's Awsome. I'm 41 days sober for the first time in a long time

@Dominick_Calvitto.

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon S. Awesome Bro Keep it Going Only Gets Better..

@platter1000

7 жыл бұрын

go brandon. i am going into my 3rd week. do u use naltrexone?

Currently 9 days sober and im in an impatient treatment facility. What a great thing this man has done. God bless him and the counselors here and the men that made this treatment center possible. I truly believe its saving my life.

@derekgregg9009

4 ай бұрын

Still sober I hope

I’ve been sober 2 years and was having a bad morning and came upon this. Thank you

@AMateofAndrews

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate...

This made me cry with happiness, I'm still struggling with my alocholism, but this guy said so many things I can relate to. I'm proud of him

@ven0006

Жыл бұрын

Hope you are going ok Joshua?

@charlesoshea5310

Жыл бұрын

Me too joshua.. how u been. Its been a while. R u doing ok

@AlohaJimbo

11 ай бұрын

You can do it friend! I don’t know you but I’m sending you strength

@pearlsummers8140

4 ай бұрын

you can do it Josh 🤍🤍🤗🤗

No joke physical fitness and work is the best way to stay sober, in my case anyway

@kareemgarrett4452

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@markg.4246

4 жыл бұрын

Alcohol is NOT the root problem. Physical fitness, and work are great, but you’re not dealing with the issues that contribute to drinking.

@kareemgarrett4452

4 жыл бұрын

True. But new Healthy habits have a good way of replacing Old bad ones. Also it's really hard to do drugs and drink while doing cardio or working out

@BlackLabelSlushie

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Dalton 10000000% true

@BlackLabelSlushie

4 жыл бұрын

Mark G. It worked better than anything else for me (fitness plus work). What do you think the 'root problem' is?

I'm a proud member of this tribe. I love making new people feel welcome. It was because this group that I feel worthy of being loved.

I just woke up sober day number five,I loved this talk,I am so ready to start the next chapter in my life! This talk brought tears to my eyes and I am grateful .

@casandramatthews420

2 жыл бұрын

Take it one day at a time. Never give up you got this!

Thank you for this. Hiking has made me stay sober. I’ve only been sober for 3 months but every time I feel like using, I go out and hike. You have encouraged me to share my journey on my channel. Next year I am hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail in hopes to finding who I am.

@kevinlyons8626

3 жыл бұрын

Great way to discover yourself

@Makethetruthyourown1990

3 жыл бұрын

Are you still sober?

@paigeboughal9599

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you did go on that trip 💖

@celestedallas3579

2 жыл бұрын

It’s never just ‘only.’ Hope you’re still doing the best for yourself!

Struggling with alcoholism now, I don't wish it on anyone. 3 days sober

@markg.4246

5 жыл бұрын

Stop “struggling”, and start living in the solution. Get to an AA meeting.

For years I've battled in my mind, trying to convince myself I can moderate alcohol...then I fail over and over, I quit, then I start again trying to moderate. It's been a frustrating and shameful cycle. I hide it from friends and family, even my girlfriend. I feel like I am finally facing it head on: I cannot moderate alcohol. And I am a happier person without a drop in my life. Our society feeds us misinformation our whole lives about this extremely addictive, extremely destructive substance and in that, we are all victims in a sense. This video is inspiring on so many levels.... for me, running has been such a savior, so many naturally induced feel good chemicals, pride, focus.... so I get it. I hope that I can continue to walk the sober path and I wish all of you well on your journey.

this guy hit the nail on the head, these little traumas accumulate over time and you may go to despair and start feeling worse and worse so you grab a glass more and more I think we should concentrate on opposite of trauma and that's our blessings and things we can be proud of, currently what we have or which we were lucky to experience, like I have a good wife, healthy children, well paid job, I live in a great country, I have been on great soccer match with my friends, I got a kiss from beautiful girl on a party, I experienced birth of my child, I climbed a mountain, .... thinking and reminding this stuff is important to beat that trauma inside of each of us

I'm going on day *3 with no beer. Other than sweating profusely I think I'm feeling pretty well.

@ViciousDelicious8

3 жыл бұрын

Hope that went well for you

Oct 12, 2018 marked 7 months sober for me. My sobriety has improved my life in every way imaginable. I refuse to move in reverse, only gr8tness from here on out ✌😎💯👑

I am 26 days sober and feel so much better for it

@salaamakbar3630

6 жыл бұрын

Conor Riches IT ONLY GETS BETTER!!!

@jimdor8353

6 жыл бұрын

still sober?

@conor2329

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Dor yes mate :)

@petegeraghty2587

6 жыл бұрын

Conor Riches stronger day by day keep it going,,

@simmiedavissimmiesings8185

5 жыл бұрын

cg 75577 God be with you.

Oh god he reminds me my husband so much. Same story, divorce, bullying, bi polar disorder. He was an alcoholic and drug addict for almost 25 years. Started at 11 too. He is now been clean for 6 years, he works his 12 steps daily, in addition to daily meditation. It’s a lot of work but is possible, you need to find the root cause to be able to heal.

I'm stuck in a horrible cycle that I can't break, the mother of my children is slowly getting fed up of me. I don't know why I keep turning to the drink, but these videos are helping. Thank you. Day 1

@reubenstart2885

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same place... I hope things are going well

@SNIPERG647

Жыл бұрын

@@reubenstart2885 My friend, i lost everything. im now homeless living with friends and family.. stay strong to yourself and dont let it do to you what it has done to me.. god bless you man

@erindavies3613

Жыл бұрын

Know that God loves you RIGHT where you are. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. You have so much hope and a future. Give all of your struggles to God and let it be His load. Talk to Him. He’s right there. I’m praying for you.

@Levi-ql2os

9 ай бұрын

@@SNIPERG647 How are you right now ? I really do hope that you're better than your last comment 11 months ago.

@SNIPERG647

9 ай бұрын

@@Levi-ql2os Thanks man. I’m now homeless but getting on a lot better with my children’s mother. I had a mental breakdown and had to leave. I don’t drink anymore, well on my way to recovery and rebuilding my life. I forgot I even commented here, two years went really fast. Thanks for the response man. Best wishes ✌️💪👍

I have a drinking problem and I am watching videos to help me. I want a healthier life. This video has been the most helpful I have seen. I like to exercise and I have always been good at sports. Maybe this is the answer for my problem. Thanks 😊

@montgomery1231000

2 жыл бұрын

watch Leo Gura

@pauldebruyn4389

2 жыл бұрын

There's only one thing that will help you succeed. Find something that you can love more. My 30 year addiction ended 8 years ago when I realized my wife and family is more important. 8 November 2021 will be 9 years sober. I pray that you will stay motivated.

@grammydiclempa4088

Жыл бұрын

Get into a good NA OR AA program with younger people that are active and like going to the gym, camping, rock climbing, and sports!

@TSJ99

4 ай бұрын

@montgomery1231000 DO NOT watch Leo Gura. Nothing but a fake cult leader

I’m extremely grateful to find myself a week sober from everything at age 20. I feel better than ever and I am blessed to have seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

15 hours or so.. I feel super motivated this time but I have felt this before and lost the battle, I feel real confident that I’ll stay sober this time.

@brianadelgado1727

5 ай бұрын

That’s how I feel rn…..

I need to be sober

I'm 8 days sober and so impowered and yet so scared but I absolutely believe I'm ready for working to get better

Sober from alcohol for 1yr 7 months. I've gotten my life together, performing at peak performance at my job, healed my mental traumas, back in school. Sobriety is the best gift life has ever given me, and I'm thankful and grateful for my second chance at life. I was lost, hopeless and on my way to an early death until I decided to take sobriety seriously. Not every day is easy, I have horrible days still. But I can overcome anything I put my mind to, and with the full power of my mind and body I can take life head on and climb any mountain. Nothing matters more to me than my continued sobriety, and will hold my hand out to anyone that wants to join me in this journey. I'll be an addict for the rest of my life x, but that doesn't scare me anymore. I embrace who I am and the way I work, and go from there. If you're out there struggling, you can overcome and live a happy life. There's always hope, there's always a path to a better future. Don't give up, don't beat yourself up. Keep your head up, and never give up. ❤

Help this guy in his 10 day sober. Thx dude.

I am 72 hours sober from alcohol today. I plan to make it to 2 weeks. I have had enough. I've ruined so many relationships while drunk and even tried to fight a stranger in the grocery store for no reason while drunk. I'm a totally different person when I drink, feels like I'm robbing the sober me of so much. Hope to be back here in 2 weeks, I'm feeling determined 💪

@raton69al

Жыл бұрын

I need someone to talk to that can relate

@disorderly_mama

10 ай бұрын

​@@raton69alI'm here

Very inspirational. I'm 60 days off opiates and life couldnt be better. Creating a wellness channel

Am sober 4 months 🙏🏻 never been so happy ❤️ (if I can do it PROMISE YOU CAN ALSO DO IT) you gotta to what it you have to give it your 💯 all and I promise you you will come out on top!!!

Im a recovering alcoholic. I needed to hear this

I'm on day 15 no alcohol I was getting bad. I have a new fire in my soul!

@93maverick

5 жыл бұрын

5 days for me, getting mine back

@Adam-gb9gf

3 жыл бұрын

The fire inside is a powerful feeling

This is arguably the most inspiring thing I've watched, read or listened to since I've gotten sober.

“Your best days are ahead of you. The movie starts when the guy gets sober and puts his life back together; it doesn't end there.” Bucky Sinister

This was so encouraging. Today is my day one from alcohol.

I love that Scott is bringing trauma to the forefront! It needs to be talked about- it is the largest health crisis! Thank u Scott!🙏💓

Good talk! nearing 2 months sober from alcohol here!

The most inspiring talk about sobriety. Heartfelt and encouraging. GO Scott- GO Phoenix!

@dther1878

3 жыл бұрын

This is talking about the phoenix program right?

@mariannewolf57

3 жыл бұрын

@@dther1878 - Yes, it is. Very best to you on your passage!

Wonderful message by a professor of recovery, Scott Strode. His organization, Phoenix Multisport, has worked with over 19,000 students in recovery, and holds over 3,000 yearly events for addicts.

My beloved cousin died of multiple organ failure today after trying to quit drinking for years and being noticeably sick for less than a week. She left 2 precious little boys behind. We are devastated.

Sober 2 years now almost. Thanks in part to pandemic and thanks not wanting to feel endlessly depressed or be drunk during the last years of life I have left on this earth.

... breathing focus and breathe... you got this! ...

14 months and going strong. Just wanting to give my son the childhood and life I never had.

Relapsed on day 30. But back on the grind

Im laying in hospital trying to stop using... his story is so similar 2mine ....conforting....

@natashatatar2496

7 жыл бұрын

Believe in yourself Ava! You are stronger than you realize! Educate yourself, set goals and pick up healthy habits. Lets do this together!

@thehoodedwarrior4197

6 жыл бұрын

Ava A I've been sober for 76 days, keep it going! You can do it!

@reidhanson4827

6 жыл бұрын

I had my time in the hospital as well, I hope you're doing well! You can do this, and remember you're worth it.

@tamacmcmillan3518

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a life or death decision - 14 days sober and I am joining Phoenix this week in Denver CO

@OutandAboutWithDiane

4 жыл бұрын

Ava I hope you are doing well! I am 3 months sober. Next year I will hike the Pacific Crest Trail to find myself a sober version of me

This made me cry, I want to participate in something like this. I think it would help more than treatment

This brought tears I’ve been sober for 5 years July 17 2017

I'm floored by this clear, moving, and sobering (no pun intended) talk!! I have 18 1/2 years clean. My "mountain" was similar to Scott's -- when I realized my parents would have to be told of my death.

Very inspirational and so many similiarities!! I too became an addict/alcoholic at a very young age. Although I was also an athlete at a young age (tennis) I still used drugs and alcohol. When I finally hit rock bottom at 46, I decided to delve into my sobriety with hiking/trail running and gym workouts. I started a 3H club called hiking for health and happiness with my fellow friends in recovery. Phoenix is doing exactly what I had hoped to accomplish. I have 14yrs of sobriety thanks to my healthy way of living. I'm 60 and still climbing mountains! SO very excited to have Phoenix in my hometown and to play such an important role (again) in helping my fellow friends in recovery. THANK YOU Scott!!!

Come to 🇬🇧, UK 🇬🇧 we need this I'm into year two ✌️ sober,,, Running and weights,,, nearly cig free,,, This is amazing,, as I find going Aa and using training keeps me going

I'm on day 4 sober from tianeptine. I'm going to rehab Monday morning. I was on a 6 bottles a day habit. I'm almost through the withdrawls. But its staying away from that I fail at. I'll be gone a year so please pray for my families safety thank you

I'll come back here and say i made it❤ let push together🥰

Climbing mountains was the first activity that I enjoyed while sober.

Finding your passion and joy of life resets your mind I understand what Trauma does our body keeps the score. Learning to release and let go of the pass is the secret to healing our body and soul.

45 days myself today. Thank you for this message.

I’m almost 3 years sober. With out rehab. I moved to northern Arizona 4 years ago and decided to get off all meds. Dr’s love to get you hooked on psyc drugs. I hike and have lots of connections in my community. We Really Really Really need one of these places here. My hubby has 26 years. He bicycles 150 miles every week. May God continue to bless Phoenix multi sport.

@markg.4246

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure there are meetings in northern Arizona. Hopefully, with all that cycling, your husband is carrying the message.

After years of struggling with alcoholism, and one year after attending my first AA meeting but still waking up to friends telling me about how I was the night before, I've decided today that I am going to stick with being sober. The term sobriety always felt so dull; embarrassing, stigmatizing. Today, from this video and a couple other ones, with tears, I find myself extremely compelled to say that sobriety is actually empowering; social. We don't have to feel alone anymore. While bittersweet, I'm lucky that I never got into trouble with the law or down into the rabbit hole extremely far. But enough is enough! Thank you for sharing, everyone. Good luck with recovery

@richardmilliken8705

Жыл бұрын

If you're serious about getting & staying sober, then try going to 90 AA Meetings in 90 days & join a 12 step group and get a AA Sponsor to help you along the road of recovery. You will get exactly what you put into your recovery.

@Jamie-zi2nf

Жыл бұрын

@@richardmilliken8705 Absolutely, thank you for your suggestion! I find being busy and working (and living) in a place I enjoy where alcohol is prohibited is extremely helpful :)

Day 1 I will not fail

@brianoneill2776

5 жыл бұрын

Are you still clean?

@danmartin982

4 жыл бұрын

God bless u tari we are all rooting for you

@davidmiter9553

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing this far?

@PaperBagMan884

2 жыл бұрын

How many hundreds of times have you drank since you commented this?

@Tfististhis

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaperBagMan884 I have to try again

My son just passed away yesterday. Yeah I found him in a bathroom. I wish he asked for help but he wants me to believe that he was perfect. I was so involved with my other son's addiction that I forgot him. My heart is broke, I am lost I know that I will need to be strong for my others sons. We all should take trauma serious.

@erichalverson8384

4 жыл бұрын

🙏💞💗🌹

@beatsonfire4998

Жыл бұрын

I hope everything is going well for you

Good for you. I don't drink for health reasons but find it can be a lonely business. Sober people need more role models like you

@markg.4246

5 жыл бұрын

Thousands of role models can be found in meetings. People with a few years, to people with decades. All you have to do is show up!

Wow!!! I came here expecting and looking for something different to what i heard. Some words here about being little and an emotional sponge really hit home and has calmed a bit of inner turmoil.

What a role model for me given my history. No one ever dreams they're gonna grow up to be an addict. Amen.

I can't thank you enough for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. It gives me hope that I can beat this once and for all.

I’ve been sober since September 24 and it’s definitely the start of my journey I just got out of treatment this is what I needed to see

@beatsonfire4998

Жыл бұрын

How’s it goin

Great speaker and inspiring story. I wish we had recovery communities such as this one here

What a wonderful message of hope. Thanks.

5 months sober! Higher than I’ve ever been. 💜🌿🌟

I started drinking at the age of 19 years old. I drank to feel good and not feel my emotions. I tried to stop several times, but i failed. I was sober 90 days one time, and 34 days another time, in my lifetime. But what made me relapse was I did not have a reason to quit. It just felt like something people thought I should do. Now, at the age of 56 years old, i have been 30 days sober. I am feeling better than I have felt in decades. I have changed the way I think about alcohol for the first time in my life. Alcohol is something I thought I needed to cope with life and the small traumas I have been through in my life. But I am walking through the fire of feeling inadequate, to starting to feel that I can live without "the crutch!" Since I have changed the way I feel about alcohol, I really think I can WIN this time.

Stay strong family. You are loved, needed, and respected. I am so proud of you. I believe in you. All of you.

So much resonance with this message! Thanks Scott!

Amazing. Brought tears to my eyes!

I am 65 days sober. I feel there is nothing scarier than being sober for the rest of my life and becoming a person who does not drink alcohol. I feel people who are not drinking are not having as much as fun. They say this is a misconception. But is it really worth wasting the next day in almost its entire form? It feels relieving to not have had a single hangover in such a long time. My goal is 90 days. I am already preparing for what I will do once those 90 days are over.

@stayingclean6325

4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, after 13 years, I love being clean and sober, and wouldn't trade it for anything. Seriously.

This guy is truly amazing!

This man is on point. Thank you!!

Incredible talk!! It helped me a lot. Thank you Scott.

Hope is the key to sobriety . Great speach , stay positive people

All the happy tears for this ! I’m so moved. Thank you ❤

Scott thank you for your kind video my Brother.

You are an amazing community hero, Scott

How inspiring. I'm sure his mom is so proud of him! 😊

Amazing demonstration of the best ,most hopeful way we can all be. Thank you 💝

Awesome job Scott, glad to call you a friend

We need this is So Cal!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Awesome video I’m super excited to have this in my town it’s just getting started but I know it’s going to help so many

Scott, wordsman, absolutely brilliant.

I heard this in treatment. Just out sat I knew I needed this talk again. This time is more genuine I am struggling but in a positive way. An honest way. Thank you for the inspiration and hope that I can do this too!

Wow, great personal story. I’m just starting out on my sobriety journey - 11 days...

Great work sir!

Beautiful impressive amazing soul. Destined for greatness. We as individuals find different ways to cope from abuse n trauma. Pray more n more amazing souls like you multiply to bring hope to the needy. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

Thank you.

Generational trauma one hundred percent. What a beautiful and eloquent talk on addiction. 4 years into sobriety and I just am scratching the surface into my healing and helping others. Thank you.

Thankyou. Thankyou. Thankyou!

Congratulations! 🙌🏼

grateful

Thank you

Brother I felt strange from you that I can't explain God bless you stay strong and don't stop helping

He’s an inspiration