Heroin Addict interview-Sean

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Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Sean, a heroin addict in recovery in Los Angeles.
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  • @dnizzle479
    @dnizzle4792 жыл бұрын

    I’m a father, husband, homeowner of a modest house and have a stable job. Never knew my dad, mom was on drugs and was in foster care until emancipated at 17. Sean’s story resonated with me big time. Even though I am making it on the outside I struggle to pull it all together. It’s like my comfort zone is the struggle. I dabble here and there and need to get it right to turn the corner and give myself 100% instead of 50. I see wisdom in this dude and really has me in my feelings. Hoping to get it right. Much love to Sean and all my people in the struggle 💪

  • @gailgarcia8782

    @gailgarcia8782

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏

  • @annaxefta587

    @annaxefta587

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope u get the peace one day soon

  • @dnizzle479

    @dnizzle479

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gailgarcia8782 appreciate you Gail

  • @dnizzle479

    @dnizzle479

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@annaxefta587 Thanks Anna. Everyday is a new chance to move forward. Trying to keep that mindset. These stories definitely help to keep on keeping on 💯

  • @reneegonzalez8560

    @reneegonzalez8560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hang in there & keep up the good job!!!

  • @pamwilkerson3761
    @pamwilkerson37612 жыл бұрын

    This Man should be a Public Speaker for recovering addicts all over , not just in one town. His story could help so many. He will be in my daily prayers for a complete healing for the rest of his life. 🙏❤️

  • @helenaneumann1872

    @helenaneumann1872

    2 жыл бұрын

    It has been well researched that the subconscious does not respond to deterrent examples, which is why, for example, the words smoking kills or pictures of smoker's lungs on cigarette packets do nothing for nicotine addicts and are therefore nonsense.

  • @anitavond2826

    @anitavond2826

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@helenaneumann1872 I believe it can make a difference. Growing up, I saw people close to me using hard drugs and that was enough for me not to. I was not perfect by any means either, I smoked, smoked marijuana, drank but their actions scared me enough from dabbling in anything heavy.

  • @WinterReflections

    @WinterReflections

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@helenaneumann1872 That's completely different from a person who has actually gone through it themselves and managed to pull themselves together in the end. It's not scare mongering deterrence for kids, it's actual former addicts speaking to current and recovering addicts and letting them know that it IS possible to get better when they don't believe they can change. Addicts in successful recovery sharing their stories with people who are CURRENTLY addicted or struggling to stay clean is very important. It's not at all comparable to scare ads or a DARE program for kids and average people...those don't work. This is for people who have already lived the horrors of addiction and is meant to give hope more than to scare them. An addict already knows how horrible addiction is, they don't need scaring.

  • @helenaneumann1872

    @helenaneumann1872

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WinterReflections I agree with you. Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics are based, among other things, on the principle of supporting one another in abstinence and encouraging one another to make it work. In that sense, clean addicts help clean addicts and those who are struggling. The portrait is again about the question of why relapses occur. My comment was in reference to that and that addicts like Sean are not kept from relapsing simply by knowing about the bad side effects. The drugs change the brain metabolism in such a way that a relapse is possible. The clean addict must be prepared for this, as must doctors and therapists.

  • @helenaneumann1872

    @helenaneumann1872

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anitavond2826 Good on you!

  • @Catalinaobregon
    @Catalinaobregon2 жыл бұрын

    I have learned through your videos that it is exhausting to be an addict. Thank you, Mark.

  • @Theirhypocrisyisrealb

    @Theirhypocrisyisrealb

    2 жыл бұрын

    it is extremely exhausting, the struggle is real and constant

  • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197

    @louieo.blevinsmusic4197

    2 жыл бұрын

    Extremely

  • @mjriemen

    @mjriemen

    Жыл бұрын

    Best thing about getting sober is you get to get off the hampster wheel.

  • @sarahnoah3693

    @sarahnoah3693

    Жыл бұрын

    Exhausting and lonely

  • @HiGlowie

    @HiGlowie

    Жыл бұрын

    Full time job. It sucks.

  • @Blackcatt704
    @Blackcatt7042 жыл бұрын

    Man! He owned his truth! Best wishes and prayers to him!

  • @shadowtime91

    @shadowtime91

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree! Can we go with “his experience”, instead of “his truth”, though? There is only one truth and it isn’t relative to each person. It’s in the very nature of the word. If I call something “my truth”, that would be silly, as the truth is the truth is the truth. “He owned his experience”, though, that checks out. It may seem pedantic, but saying “his truth” or “my truth”, etc. is not an innocent linguistic trend. It’s a change of language with a specific purpose that has clearly also had a widespread effect on thought, and there’s no more dangerous thought than the idea that truth is relative.

  • @EnDependance123

    @EnDependance123

    Жыл бұрын

    More so than the majority of drug addicts. I strive to do the same and studying God’s Word has helped me sooooo much . And others as well if you haven’t given it a shot it’s worth the time

  • @kellycallen3195
    @kellycallen31952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Sean. Our secrets keep us sick. Keep telling your story. Service is the key to our sobriety!!!

  • @fraticaremus
    @fraticaremus2 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much about myself and people in general through this youtube channel, its amazing, life changing, I think this is my second comment ever on KZread, Thank you Mark, your making a big impact on society

  • @TraeZoe

    @TraeZoe

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great channel and has opened my eyes about a lot

  • @annaxefta587

    @annaxefta587

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. I agree

  • @kathleendestefano5577

    @kathleendestefano5577

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s certainly opened up my eyes to how bad decisions can change your life. God knows everyone has made them,, Thank you Mark for all you do❤️

  • @thomasdoran2363

    @thomasdoran2363

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used to think that 'only-shit' happened to me . . . . . then this channel put things into perspective & taught me my 'oh-so-important' life-issues are actually minuscule compared to some of the trauma & tragedy, some of these people have been through! BTW, have you watched the upload called 'Marisol' & 'A life on Drugs-Jamie' . . . they will change your life !

  • @AnneLien1987
    @AnneLien19872 жыл бұрын

    I like him. He's just a very likable dude. So sad he had that childhood trauma, it really destroyed his life. I am sick of these stories 😪

  • @maineeveryday796

    @maineeveryday796

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never get sick of these stories. 100,000 died from just opiate ODs last year, nevermind crack, cocain, alcohol and among others. Deaths doubled in just a couple years. It will continue to increase exponentially as it has been

  • @Adizzle235

    @Adizzle235

    2 жыл бұрын

    Childhood trauma affects you sub consciously throughout your entire life. It helps to see a therapist.

  • @rawnclark

    @rawnclark

    2 жыл бұрын

    Childhood trauma didn't ruin his life, he did. Childhood trauma just aided him.

  • @populisttrope9385

    @populisttrope9385

    2 жыл бұрын

    he's is on drugs right now, you can tell by all the itching and scratching he was doing

  • @jessanna4138

    @jessanna4138

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@populisttrope9385 some prescription drugs can be just as bad for you as street drugs.

  • @karenk3219
    @karenk32192 жыл бұрын

    "That's my teeth, not pills." He's got a good sense of humor despite his struggles. He's also very insightful. Wise. Powerful story. Should share his story in public forums.

  • @mr.sprumford7140
    @mr.sprumford71402 жыл бұрын

    I've been to many rehabs....overcame a 12 year opioid addiction....went to meetings for years....met/talked to hundreds of addicts. One thing I've learned is almost every addict has trauma....myself included. We have a spiritual/mental pain inside that is so great and unbearable, that we need to get high to escape the way we feel. Childhood trauma is the root of most (not all) of these addiction problems. Another thing I learned is most addicts are brilliant people.

  • @miapdx503

    @miapdx503

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I have complex trauma, complex ptsd...if it weren't for physical pain I would be free. But opiates treat my pain, physical and emotional, it treats my depression, and fatigue. If they make something better they're keeping to themselves.

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@miapdx503 Several of my family members have chronic pain conditions so I'm interested in new types of relief for them. I just read an article on Naloxone for pain which is mentioned by the UofM and the Cleaveland Clinic. It's commonly used for alcoholism. Not supposed to get high or addicted.

  • @natwestrowleymile
    @natwestrowleymile2 жыл бұрын

    This man needs to have a follow up, multiple ones if possible!

  • @crys2classy
    @crys2classy2 жыл бұрын

    One of the most honest and so open person that’s been on this channel recently I like him

  • @seanryan7672
    @seanryan76722 жыл бұрын

    Tho is Sean- and I will read all the comments & thanks everyone I really wanted to answer everyone but over 500 comments in 2 days I’ll never make it! So this is one big THANKS to all the kind comments. A lot of you said I should speak in schools or something and I did kind of- for a while my AA friend took people into a youth prison to talk. Now you do those things at your own expense- there’s no compensation! But it was rewarding. These were 12 & 14 year old inner city youths who had done bad enough stuff to already be in prison- And it was crazy… every time they were all like You mean you DONT DRINK & smoke weed?? Like they had no idea that was even possible!! So I would love to do more of that. For those of you who thought it sounded canned or whatever… try talking about your life. The story doesn’t change. I consider myself a complete F up still and always will. My choices hurt a lot of people & im not proud of them. But it all happened and it’s what I went through & what I put people through & if you’re trying to stay well & stay alive you can not go through life crying, I’ll get high. So I own my shit but I don’t walk around talking about it with any pride- I am completely ashamed of how I acted. I wish I made better choices but all of that is history. I can say this if I’m not using today I can have a decent life. Life without shame of I’m doing today. That’s the best I can offer. But thank you all anyway. So long as you’re not being mean to be mean it has some truth. But hey- I’m ok today. 👌🏿🤷🏿‍♀️

  • @albafernandezgaray2173

    @albafernandezgaray2173

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you acted like that because you didn't get the opportunity to learn how to love and take care of yourself. You needed desperately some relieve and drugs gave you that. Don't be hard on yourself. You can still prove yourself that you can lead a good life, don't let blame and guilt prevent you from having the life you deserve to have. The fact that your parents tried their best when u were a child doesn't necessarily mean they were good parents. You had some necessities and they couldn't help you with those, probably because of their own limitations, not because they didn't love you. And that made you incapable of managing your emotions and turning to drugs. So again, don't be hard on yourself. Forgiveness is the key. You deserve a great life 😊❤️

  • @micheleberara2842

    @micheleberara2842

    Жыл бұрын

    Sean, don't be ashamed!!! You made some bad decisions in life, we all do!!! You are so strong, you stopped and you changed your life and the lives of the people who love you!!! You are honest, you own your mistakes and you don't make excuses!! You are helping so many people who are watching you talk about your life and how you decided to turn it around 💯 Even if only one or two people choose to benefit from your raw,honest, no excuses interview!!! Then you saved two people who were heading to a very short and miserable life. You should be very proud of yourself and I hope you live your life with your family and your lady to the fullest ❤️ I wish you health and happiness!!!! What an amazing inspiration you are. You are so strong and very brave ❤️ Thank you so much for caring for yourself and for people you don't even know!!! God Bless You 🙏 You deserve the best life has to offer and you are responsible for that and all of the wonderful changes you have made in your life. You are so worth it!!!! Thank you so much ❤️

  • @inkystarz
    @inkystarz2 жыл бұрын

    Give this man a job helping people in recovery. Sean, you’re humility and gratitude are so damn beautiful, its so nice to see a success story like yours. Mark, can we get a follow up?

  • @helenaneumann1872
    @helenaneumann18722 жыл бұрын

    Another example of how drugs destroy bodies, social skills and human relationships. Sean doesn't go into detail when he talks about the concepts of rehabilitation, but one thing is for sure, drug addicts should be prepared in clinics and aftercare for relapse and how to deal with it. I wish Sean a healthy future...

  • @---yx7ti

    @---yx7ti

    2 жыл бұрын

    dont forget priests

  • @Hi-bl8rm

    @Hi-bl8rm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Them damn priests ruining child’s lives for hundreds of years.

  • @twinpyramid5985
    @twinpyramid59852 жыл бұрын

    Vintage MTV shirt is pretty cool

  • @melancholyman369
    @melancholyman3692 жыл бұрын

    Damn, a few wrong decisions can snowball and screw up your path. It's good to have ppl around that care and want to help.

  • @keithb3989
    @keithb39892 жыл бұрын

    He has had so many successes in his life, so unfortunate that addiction cares nothing for your accomplishments. Stay on the straight and narrow!

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is something that keeps triggering him.

  • @tune1r

    @tune1r

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know the addiction is terrible, but man he also said he was functional. Do you think that if was legal and given out like a prescription. He would have not lost his life ?

  • @almabelhumeur6672

    @almabelhumeur6672

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said in few words.

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tune1r Good question.

  • @shadowtime91

    @shadowtime91

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tune1r Ask certain places in Canada where the homeless and drug/addicted can legally get hard drugs and do them under the supervision of nurses at specific stations set up for doing so. I don’t say “ask them” because there’s one objective answer to whether it’s working and doing more good than bad or not, but because what you ask/propose is being done there already in these places and your answer would be found in researching them and forming your own opinion. MY (completely subjective) opinion is that yes, making something safer to get will lessen the deaths from having to get it via sketchy methods, however, there are, in many ways, fates worse than dying, like being absolutely dependent upon a drug until the day you die, with a government enabling you along the way out of fear of not seeming progressive enough. But that’s just my opinion, and I could easily be persuaded otherwise should the evidence be substantive. Hope you find your answers.

  • @kathleenvuong3598
    @kathleenvuong35982 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy. Everything he spoke of made absolute sense. Wishing you the very best Sean!!

  • @GoGirl311
    @GoGirl3112 жыл бұрын

    He so aware. Very smart man. He takes 100% ownership of his situation. Its heartbreaking that he was hurt so badly

  • @chrisr7239
    @chrisr7239 Жыл бұрын

    *The way this man takes ownership of his choices and the sincerity in his voice is incredibly moving and inspiring!! I agree with another comment-this man should be a motivational speaker!*

  • @ODBonesCorleone402

    @ODBonesCorleone402

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is your font thicker than everyone else's? 😂

  • @mattmerkley4602
    @mattmerkley46022 жыл бұрын

    Dude the track marks on his legs are epic. Holy unsafe needle practice. I shot dope for 6 years and never had any problems with abscesses or anything else. Im just glad im sober and made it out alive. Fuck addiction, its way too exhausting.

  • @tropics8407

    @tropics8407

    2 жыл бұрын

    👊 yeh man. Fuck all that evil shit ✊

  • @buxnmax
    @buxnmax2 жыл бұрын

    As Pam Wilkerson said below...some city, county, province needs to put him on the payroll to go around talking to kids at schools explaining his life and what drugs have done to him. He is very easy to listen to and I think kids could relate to how easy he is to listen to. Good luck to you bro.

  • @iloveme4life

    @iloveme4life

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is important. Real life testimony's that were hard and emotional as a kid are what got the message into my brain. So glad my elementary and middle schools did that instead of something like D.A.R.E because having real people being so raw about their hurt and pain really got the message across in my little kid brain and I remember feeling so freaking sad for the family and friends and the addicts themselves I was crying up a storm as a little kid. He would be an amazing speaker to the children.

  • @Rob_132

    @Rob_132

    3 ай бұрын

    He should also explain to the students what the Catholic priest did to him. The drug abuse is a result of his rape.

  • @kat8436
    @kat84362 жыл бұрын

    I feel so much love, empathy and compassion For the underdog, the underbelly. These videos fill me with so much love and a deeper awareness.. all I want is to give it away to the people who need it. Thank you mark and interviewees.

  • @sarahlbxo1535
    @sarahlbxo15352 жыл бұрын

    Sean, i pray for your sobriety, and that you get to live the rest of your life good🙏🏻

  • @edcgearpocketknife
    @edcgearpocketknife2 жыл бұрын

    Good for him hopefully he stays clean. He is very smart and can do good for himself. He sounds like the guy who can help other people come clean and save lives. Keep your head up stay clean man.

  • @TRGreen-dk1mb
    @TRGreen-dk1mb2 жыл бұрын

    I wish him all the best and success. The pain of continuing definitely has to be more than the pain of stopping. I do hope he continues with recovery.

  • @anababyy1
    @anababyy12 жыл бұрын

    I love his awareness & honesty “I had every opportunity given to me & I messed them all up” Hope he stays clean and does better for himself ❤️

  • @jacquelynlinn1505
    @jacquelynlinn15052 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad for him. Thank you Mark!!! Always getting to the good ones. Stay well - Both of you.

  • @DazeGutterSlabawitz
    @DazeGutterSlabawitz2 жыл бұрын

    I respect this man for time and words. Thank you

  • @yquezada26
    @yquezada262 жыл бұрын

    These just keep getting better and better. My morning routine now consists of hot chocolate while working and listening to people’s stories! SO GOOD

  • @cassieheaton3412
    @cassieheaton34122 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite interviewees I’ve watched on this channel. You can tell in his face, he seems like a good man.

  • @oneshotcomix
    @oneshotcomix2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds very self-aware. Seems intelligent…. It’s amazing how these drugs will take anyone from every walk of life.

  • @J-Tiger7
    @J-Tiger72 жыл бұрын

    Another great story and lesson to be learned with it Mark- thanks!

  • @baublesanddolls
    @baublesanddolls2 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview, Mark. I really hope this guy stays sober. He's got way too much going for him now to mess it up in one day, and he knows it.

  • @triggsnasty6066
    @triggsnasty60662 жыл бұрын

    Sean just wanted to shout out to let you know I see you and believe in you! Being in and out the rooms I can tell you have learned so much there, and so true about having the life you want and drugs, you cannot have both! Much love from New Haven ct!

  • @joeshmo1
    @joeshmo12 жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview. Thank you for all you do Mark.

  • @itsjustme9354
    @itsjustme93542 жыл бұрын

    Just that 1 beer that took him off to another downward spiral to even more harder drugs . Once an addict always an addict. In recovery for alcoholism early days again over the merry-go-round 🙏

  • @redrobin494

    @redrobin494

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's the nature of the beast 🦾 🤜🏻☮️✝️🛐🤛🏾

  • @mongogojjo5944

    @mongogojjo5944

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eh, Alcohol has the potential to be far worse than crack even. Especially if you drink to the point where the withdrawals could kill you/cause seizures. It's also super cheap and readily available almost 247, imagine if you could buy heroin at the gas station anytime.

  • @vikicarts1772

    @vikicarts1772

    2 жыл бұрын

    We do recover though. Day by day and minute by minute. Congratulations on your sobriety 👌

  • @skyking228
    @skyking2282 жыл бұрын

    "I'm one decision away from it." Always interesting, thanks!

  • @BossCat42
    @BossCat422 жыл бұрын

    I understand what he means when he says that he saw an old friend and instantly thought about getting high. When I was shooting smack, I’d make the decision to get clean and before I’d realize what was going on, I was pushin the plunger down on the syringe that was protruding from my arm. I’d wonder how I went from wanting sobriety to shooting up in a matter of seconds. It was like an involuntary reflex or a nervous twitch or something. I felt doomed. Hopeless. Thank God my family never gave up on me.

  • @jackandlill

    @jackandlill

    2 жыл бұрын

    Insidious fucking disease we have! Best of Luck brother!

  • @BossCat42

    @BossCat42

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jackandlill it sure is! All rationality and logic is replaced by the very singular and overwhelming need for that nasty little drug.

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BossCat42 The way of addiction of anything.

  • @wesleyalan9179

    @wesleyalan9179

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marylougeorge9890 Yep😢 Sadly it's so true. I've been clean for a long time now, and I never have urges anymore, but I do know that it's somewhere deep inside me. So I have to be real careful as to not even say to myself "only this one time,and I won't do it no more" cause if I do..I know I'll lose, and that nasty little addictive personality will come to the surface and take over. So as long as I don't play around, I'll be fine👍

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wesleyalan9179 That's wisdom. Facing our Deepest truth takes guts. I like you because you've come so far and your family is more precious to you than anything. I have big respect for you.🤗❤️❤️

  • @lualih
    @lualih2 жыл бұрын

    His story speaks volumes indeed. Thanks Mark

  • @Dr.BrandonFromhoff
    @Dr.BrandonFromhoff2 жыл бұрын

    Feeling you Sean, thank you for sharing. Truly cant count on anyone besides yourself, gotta be prepared to leave this world at any time...especially lately. Wishing you all the best.

  • @dorothyvankessel2139
    @dorothyvankessel21392 жыл бұрын

    Shawn you are a good man. Your story is compelling unflinching honest and well articulated. Everyone who watches this comes away feeling affection and hope for you. Congratulations Shawn on the choices you are making now. If I were a believer I would think the priest who deflected your life is suffering for his choices.

  • @minnesoso
    @minnesoso2 жыл бұрын

    probably the most important channel on youtube; what a consistently amazing project.

  • @mafcarvalho
    @mafcarvalho Жыл бұрын

    Really inspiring story from such a great guy, very conscious of his life and at least during the interview times he seams to be quite down to earth. Having been 28 years on and off Heroin I totally understand him. All the best man!

  • @anitavond2826
    @anitavond28262 жыл бұрын

    Born, raised, still in Connecticut and he’s absolutely right about everything he said!

  • @anitavond2826

    @anitavond2826

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tarziu Armanado-Liviu honestly, I’m not reading that! 😂

  • @anitavond2826

    @anitavond2826

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@themodstrobator5676 I wasn’t. Why do you think that?

  • @meanoldson5098
    @meanoldson50982 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview. Thank you both and best wishes.

  • @almabelhumeur6672
    @almabelhumeur66722 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story and not blaming others for your addiction. I pray you will stay clean and sober and have a chance at reuniting with your family.

  • @rocknrolla2426
    @rocknrolla24262 жыл бұрын

    Wow. You can have all of it. I am 49 years old and am so scared of starting over. I am a strong worker. Sean, I think you made my day. Thank you so much. I didn't bang it like you but I sucked on that glass pipe plenty. Thank you, Sean. You just gave me hope. And I am one decision away from sitting on a dirty couch. I want help but I hate taking it.

  • @amandadarby1906
    @amandadarby19062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. Should have a movie or novel. Great story teller. Thanks for sharing this with us Mark Love from Canada

  • @johnpalicka3223
    @johnpalicka32232 жыл бұрын

    I've been to 2 rehabs. Very humbling. Maybe that's the answer to how long is long enough in rehab? Till you are humbled. Self reflection is what rehab offered me. Time away from addiction to get cleaned up and learn how to love yourself enough to choose to stay away from the drugs that make you so ashamed. I'm not perfect today but due to rehab I have more guiding truths then I use to.

  • @Alohaahlea
    @Alohaahlea2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your honesty. Wish more people had your authenticity. Keep up the fight. 👍

  • @aleciacrisp5678
    @aleciacrisp56782 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This story really reminded me of myself! I'm a recovering heroin and morphine addict and I used for 10 yrs. I've gotten clean 3 times but this is The longest I've ever stayed clean. I'm 15 months clean. But I do not plan to ever relapse! I'm just now learning to live again.

  • @whitefang112

    @whitefang112

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea I’ve struggled for 24 yrs with opiates. You gotta replace the high with something that makes you happy and ideally something physical. Congrats on 15 mos. that’s awesome

  • @aleciacrisp5678

    @aleciacrisp5678

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@whitefang112 wow! That's a long time man. I totally get it though!! Thank you so much!! I'm still working hard mentally to overcome every obstacle life has put in my path without using!! It's literally learning to live in a totally different way all over again!! I lost my man of 11 yrs off n on in May of 2021 from complications due to a bad shot! I have scars all over from staph from misses etc. It's truly heartbreaking 💔 to be in active addiction! 😢 I'm so grateful 🙏 God gave me another chance!

  • @BuddhatheRockstar
    @BuddhatheRockstar2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sean for being so candid about life and addiction. Your a cool cool dude.

  • @maureent8653
    @maureent86532 жыл бұрын

    Sean. Thank you for sharing your story. Continued success on your sobriety.

  • @maryholmes6576
    @maryholmes65762 жыл бұрын

    Sean, you are a realist and such an incredible inspiration to so many.

  • @dodybowler3600
    @dodybowler36002 жыл бұрын

    Really liked that story. Good job dude!! Super inspiring 🌼

  • @mehdiz1052
    @mehdiz10522 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck and really thanks for sharing. I have ZERO addictions at least none of the really “bad” ones … but I really appreciate these stories and the humans behind them.

  • @GG-fb4gz
    @GG-fb4gz2 жыл бұрын

    This episode was amazing

  • @HearGear
    @HearGear2 жыл бұрын

    I really like listening to this guy talking about he's life and i feel good about that he's life seem alot better now than before.. i hope it stay that way and get better and better.. :D

  • @jennybop29
    @jennybop29 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this guys story! Update would be awesome in the future!

  • @MEL2theJ
    @MEL2theJ Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the interview Sean and SWU

  • @katrinaanderson485
    @katrinaanderson4852 жыл бұрын

    Mark I'm here on this one I am a recovering crack and pill attack I was raised in a pentecostal holiness church all my life in other words I was borned with a gold spoon in my mouth I quite school in the 10 grade and I'm also from Huntington Wva and proud to say I've been clean 14 teen years 💯🥰❤👏👌👍

  • @michaelanthony6318
    @michaelanthony6318 Жыл бұрын

    honesty, gratitude... I love this guy

  • @hisemowife6034
    @hisemowife60342 жыл бұрын

    As a previous Roxy, Dilaudid, and heroin addict I really like this man's story. I'm coming up on four years clean in July and he reminds me of my ex fiance and my daughters father who passed away from fentanyl. I agree with get as much rehab as possible. However there are also tons of alternatives for addicts that I want to share. I'm in the process of making a KZread channel to talk about this kind of stuff and to help others in addiction and who struggle with recovery. I've been watching this channel awhile and watch a lot of the addicts interviewed, but this guy I can relate to and love the way he tells his story. I hope to someday be able to help and reach any addict in need and wanting their life back.

  • @andrewarellano9211

    @andrewarellano9211

    2 жыл бұрын

    what are the alternatives ???? help .

  • @hisemowife6034

    @hisemowife6034

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewarellano9211 There's AA, and NA of course. Then methadone and Suboxone. But the route I went was vivitrol. It's for opiate and alcohol addicts. It's a shot you get each month that is the most powerful opiate blocker. If you try to overpower the threshold you can overdose and die. It's a six month shot for those who need extreme measure to quit. I took it for 9 months.

  • @tresand9595
    @tresand95952 жыл бұрын

    I pray I don't end up going back again. I'm on my second round clean and I could honestly see myself continously screwing up. No matter how much I have it together I swear it's just meeting one idiot away from loosing it all again.

  • @thenashvillemasterclass5639

    @thenashvillemasterclass5639

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t matter how long you have! People that say that you could put dope in front of them and they wouldn’t be tempted are only fooling themselves. It’s a day by day process no matter how long you have clean. The trick is to make choices where you don’t get into those situations

  • @miapdx503

    @miapdx503

    2 жыл бұрын

    I pray for your success. It's an ongoing battle, but every day you live sober is another victory...be victorious! 👊🏽🌹🙏🏼

  • @teresadorta3690

    @teresadorta3690

    2 жыл бұрын

    No please don't.Stay away from people places and things you will make it.

  • @wanghaf_Gl0yper

    @wanghaf_Gl0yper

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it bro. I’ve been there and I believe in you! Stay up bud

  • @michellestclair2090
    @michellestclair20902 жыл бұрын

    Enthralled with these narratives because it shows that even though some of these stories can sound like outliers, through each thread there are maladies & issues mentioned that are utterly mainstream. Feel like I know this guy. In college, on a career path, & just general everyday life this represents smart friends I’ve had (often the kind of smarts and intelligence that is above average), friends I currently have, and sometimes have lost along the way. Thank you for sharing. It’s meaningful and got me to think and feel clearly for a spell during my noisy day.

  • @marylougeorge9890

    @marylougeorge9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listening to him talking about recreating his entire life more than once made me think about what he could have used his abilities for.

  • @botanistbruja
    @botanistbruja2 жыл бұрын

    i am from connecticut. my father passed away when i was 16 from a heroin and cocaine overdose. may 29th will be 5 years. i am wishing the best for this man in his journey. same for my mother, she is struggling with addiction to pcp as we speak.

  • @kimdestjeor6687
    @kimdestjeor6687 Жыл бұрын

    Really like your honesty! keep on keeping on! stay strong !

  • @JFryed420
    @JFryed4202 жыл бұрын

    The most important lesson i learned thru all the chaos of my addiction is that there is always hope.

  • @Hi-bl8rm
    @Hi-bl8rm2 жыл бұрын

    Continue working on yourself, find peace, and happiness. Sending you love Sean. ❤️

  • @RadRedhead222
    @RadRedhead2222 жыл бұрын

    I love to hear a story of hope! We can and do recover! Thank you, Mark!

  • @marcelapenaloza8202
    @marcelapenaloza82022 жыл бұрын

    Best wishes to him. He seems very good hearted. Super interesting and smart. Hope you do a follow up on him

  • @captainblackmouth
    @captainblackmouth2 жыл бұрын

    This is a ritual for me... I watch the SWU upload right before going to bed...

  • @twinpyramid5985

    @twinpyramid5985

    2 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥💯I watch every morning when I wake 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw

    @Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@twinpyramid5985 same here!

  • @twinpyramid5985

    @twinpyramid5985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Beaver-With-A-Chainsaw starts the day right🔥

  • @Gram72534

    @Gram72534

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, every morning! 4:22am Denver time! Have a good night or and good day!

  • @amandab905

    @amandab905

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Fresh, realistic perspective.... Best part of waking up... Coffee and SWU 💯🎯 Forever thankful for this important work.

  • @bubbzdabeast8898
    @bubbzdabeast88982 жыл бұрын

    He is likeable and honest.it comes across.I hope he figures it out.I understand and it’s quite hard.

  • @isaiahartrip2058
    @isaiahartrip20582 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work

  • @myriamlang2701
    @myriamlang27012 жыл бұрын

    He is very likable. I wish him the best

  • @D-Reality
    @D-Reality2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting interview with good advice at the end.

  • @piotrmitrega2765
    @piotrmitrega27652 жыл бұрын

    Great talk, I hope you will stay clean, for you and your "good girl" who is with you

  • @rumeal3838
    @rumeal38382 жыл бұрын

    hope he gets better soon. he's done it before and can do it again. smart and well spoken guy.

  • @nickfalletta661
    @nickfalletta6612 жыл бұрын

    It's James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem! Crazy story. Hope you stay clean, Sean. Thanks for the honesty. I think it's so important.

  • @dsmlive3982
    @dsmlive39822 жыл бұрын

    God Bless you Shaun. I want to give you sincere encouragement on you journey brother

  • @judysteadman799
    @judysteadman79910 ай бұрын

    Omg Sean, a man thats been thrown a life line so many times. How sad is this story. No such thing as heroin, all deadly killer fentenyl. Mom and Dad in their 80's. Heartbreaking for them. 🙏 🙏 🙏 to your Precious parents. Just can't decrease . Prayers to recovery.. thank you Mark for introducing us to Sean

  • @susanjolly3295
    @susanjolly32952 жыл бұрын

    Gosh bless him, Hope he can stay clean and move forward with his life

  • @Potimus_Ripme
    @Potimus_Ripme6 ай бұрын

    This testimony flipped my life. With my mind

  • @dannypowell594
    @dannypowell594 Жыл бұрын

    He was rigorously honest for the first 55 seconds and I can relate 🙏

  • @mikebb1000
    @mikebb10002 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a good guy. I definitely could be friends with him. Hope/pray his life continues to be great and that he stays clean.

  • @michaelcavallacci2945
    @michaelcavallacci29452 жыл бұрын

    Good regular dude. Reminds me of guys I grew up with. Some tough breaks. Wish him well. The childhood stuff always has severe consequences.

  • @michaelcavallacci2945

    @michaelcavallacci2945

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Tarziu Armanado-Liviu What the fuck are you talking about ? Relax dude. Wow.

  • @gailgarcia8782
    @gailgarcia87822 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Sean 🙏 Mark Thank you for another GREAT video 📷 GBY BOTH 🙏🙏

  • @Darkest_Soul_187
    @Darkest_Soul_1872 жыл бұрын

    What really surprises me is that, a lot of them actually have something smart to say at the end of the video.

  • @kbaby5397
    @kbaby53972 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping he would get back to the dead tour stories 💕

  • @heatherphillips2715
    @heatherphillips27152 жыл бұрын

    Yessssss! 1 decision away from it! Choosing spirit and ascend instead of choosing to go down the slide… choosing life 🤩👍🏽 on purpose , instead of drugs. Addiction …. The tangled web we weave…. We work on it the rest of our lives… keep choosing life on purpose✨🌌 it’s a magical ride if you go with it

  • @littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270
    @littlems.tries-to-fix-it62702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Sean ❤️

  • @jessicaaddison6229
    @jessicaaddison622910 ай бұрын

    Good interview very honest. I am on methadone and I commend you for getting off of it! Stay the way you are and clean!!!! God bless you!!

  • @Victoria-es6eh
    @Victoria-es6eh2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck Sean I am rooting for you! 🙏🏽

  • @faye493
    @faye4932 жыл бұрын

    Wish you the best. Stay on that right road and I believe good things will come to you. 🙏🙏 for you

  • @beckymellon8135
    @beckymellon81352 жыл бұрын

    ✌️🌹always beautiful to see someone overcome😊

  • @Grahamt978
    @Grahamt9782 жыл бұрын

    Great interview!

  • @sabinejoubert732
    @sabinejoubert732 Жыл бұрын

    This interview shows exactly why addiction is classified as a disease. He is powerless . One is too many and a thousand never enough. I have hope that grace will grant him sobriety soon .

  • @johnnyringo0506
    @johnnyringo0506 Жыл бұрын

    Sean, I love you and your honesty.

  • @rubymoralesgoff1221
    @rubymoralesgoff12212 жыл бұрын

    I hate drugs they ruin everything. Pretty sad listening but there is a lot to learn from him. Thank you for sharing Mark

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