When you said about sober living "it just worked out for me there" No girl you made that shit work!!!!! 💪🏼

@monicafigueroa2018

Жыл бұрын

Yess! Like they say it works if you work it!!!!

@user-CA267

Жыл бұрын

Exactly thats what makes the difference!!!!! Kudos to her!!!!

@hansmueller3029

Жыл бұрын

Good catch

@rachelvaughn60

Жыл бұрын

You gotta want that shit!

@hansmueller3029

11 ай бұрын

@rachelvaughn60 yeah. You can make recovery happen anywhere. All it takes your willingness to be honest about single everything. But I get what she meant. Sometimes, when you're not thinking about programming and maybe you're just goin thru the motions tryin to duck a situation or person⁰ and you get it.

I'm 4 years clean from a 20 year addiction. Getting clean was the hardest thing I ever did. Staying clean has been the easiest.

@crystalcotton6767

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations keep up the amazing job.

@lindsaymarie1984

Жыл бұрын

Good on you for getting & staying clean, I've just started going to AA & that's really helped with my recovery. Wishing you luck for the future & well done again

@MommaBear87

Жыл бұрын

Omg I love how you said this

@candiceenos103

Жыл бұрын

Same as me ! I have never been so happy before in my life.

@Rachel-ig2uq

Жыл бұрын

Are u rediscovering the world?

"if it's uncomfortable in recovery you're doing the right thing" 6:35 This hit home.

I'm clean bc of you!!! Ty Tina!!!!! Sending love and hugs from Tennessee!!!!! 😊 I hope you see this!!! Love you so much

You can get clean at any age! Trust me! I thought I would be a "lifer" in the game after twenty years of being a functional addict! I am now ten years sober! I found help through some very kind folks in Facebook groups. One was for people who have survived DV ( a big part was leaving my abusive and addicted ex) and also recovery groups! Ignore the folks who try to bully you and say you are doing things wrong! They will never know! It's cliche but the sun rises every day and that is a new day to have a fresh outlook! YOU CAN do this! xoxo

i am just so so so proud of anybody who’s had the strength to get clean from any type of addiction, whether it be self harm, drugs, etc. im so proud of anyone who’s overcome any of that

@khylanLowski-of5cr

11 ай бұрын

🙌 shout it louder for the people in the back 🥰🥳

I went through over 30 rehabs, detoxes, etc. before it finally took. I also went to jail and prison. I also was one of the very first people to start holding signs that said, "homeless. Anything would help please." And we made bank. I feel sorry for the people who do it now because there are so many of them. There were times I would use a detox or rehab as a place to live because I was homeless, and I knew I wasn't going to stay clean after. I was just tired of being homeless. I'll have four years Aug 20th. And what keeps me clean is knowing that if I use it again, I will spend all my money and become homeless again. I spent over 10 years homeless, and it wore on me mentally, physically, and emotionally. I can't go back to that place again. Also, doing drugs just makes me super anxious and not want to be around people. I became someone completely different than I am today. I've seen a lot of people who passed away in my 30 years of using, and it breaks my heart. If I can stop using heroin, meth, crack, and Coke, then so can you. It's not easy. You will be uncomfortable. You will go through withdrawal. You will have anxiety and possibly anxiety attacks. You could become depressed. But have a supportive group of people around you that are VERY sober and that you trust. Also, there's no one way to get clean and sober. Do what works for you. As long as you aren't using, you are winning. ❤

@tifKh

Жыл бұрын

What? You were one of the first people to hold a sign? So little of this comment makes sense- are you ok?

@leslie3550

Жыл бұрын

@@tifKh I wrote that I'll have four years in August! You must not have read the entire comment! I was panhandling, AKA holding a sign back in 2008 when no one else was doing that to make money. I'm not proud of it. It's just part of my story.

@AvecPoesie

11 ай бұрын

​@@leslie3550Are you saying that you pioneered panhandling? In 2008? Generally or in the town you are from? I have witnessed people panhandling many, many years prior to 2008.

@robbieoneill4364

5 ай бұрын

@@tifKhsounds like you aren’t okay yourself friend

@MakaylaPaterson

3 ай бұрын

@@leslie3550 Super proud of you for being clean, but theres pictures of that exact phrase and similar from the 60's. Maybe it wasn't popular in your area, but even just from my own life I've seen people holding signs like that since before coming to Canada so before 2009-07

I'm 5 yrs clean and the past few yrs you've helped me stay straight when I needed it... thank you for being you and sharing your life and story with us

@crystalcotton6767

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety. Keep up the amazing job

@mercedesjames7098

Жыл бұрын

@@crystalcotton6767 thank you worth every minute!

@lindsaymarie1984

Жыл бұрын

Good on you for getting & staying clean, I'm in recovery myself & getting stronger by the day. I've started AA recently & that's really helping. Wishing you luck for your future & well done

@mercedesjames7098

Жыл бұрын

@lindsaymarie1984 girl that's GREAT! I love seeing others find recovery... it's always gonna be a day by day process but I promise it gets easier... and we all different so what may work for others may not for you but just find what works best for you... always here for you as well for support and so proud of you... keep your head up

@lindsaymarie1984

Жыл бұрын

@@mercedesjames7098 Thank you that's very sweet of you & same to you x

You’re using your platform for a good reason. You keep it real. Thank you.

You’re so right.. as bad as the anxiety gets, it’s not as bad as the loneliness and sickness. Sometimes lately my anxiety wrecks me. But I just can’t go back to the chaos and the sickness. I’m a big fan of yours, I’m from Australia but it’s amazing how universal the experiences are. So many of your videos I relate to, I really appreciate you putting yourself out there, to help others feel understood, I really respect what you’re doing. Thank you

I just wanna say you have been such a life saver for me kicking percs and Roxie’s addiction. Now I’m just ashamed to face my past and the people I hurt but I know I got this and with your videos we gone keep pushing. I strive to be you one day I wanna be open and just let them know what I been through. You are such an inspiration to me girl please keep going.

@amazonlikesanime17

7 ай бұрын

hey how did u fully get off percs? I'm trying to get sober so badly but I keep relapsing, I'm so fucking proud of u

It's a shame people who work for the system doesn't help people who truly WANT help. I'm devastated. Proud of you. Keep it up. ❤

What sent me over the edge to get clean, in a nutshell, I had two kids at the time that I wouldn't go around because I was always getting high. I would leave money in the mailbox to help support them, which is why I didn't loose custody of them, my parent's waited for me to wake up, thank God. All I wanted to do was be a mom but I didn't know this at the time, nor did I know how to deal with my addiction, that started at 16 years old. I ended up staying at a meth house where there were two kids that were not being taken care of. I was still getting high but I focused all my energy on these two kids. One morning they woke me up for breakfast and it made me happy, then I snapped to the fact that I had my own two kids that need their mommy and their mommy was taking care of two other kids just to get high. But those kids wanting me to take care of them made me happier than any high, I realized. I was completely alone, I had no real friends left, I didn't have a support system. I only had someone to care for my kids while I was in active addiction. I knew I couldn't stay in the environments that caused my several relapses or it would just happen again and again. So without warning or "permission", I packed up and moved to a completely different state with my own two kids and I started over fresh. I went to family counseling and that is what saved my life. I was able to work through the 12 steps on my own with the counselors help and I didn't even know I was doing it until a couple of years later. I have been clean for 13 years now and I have three beautiful kids that are blossoming. My oldest leaves to college next month! I'm so happy I woke up that morning with those two kids to make me realize what I actually wanted out of life. It took a long time to get my motherhood back and I won't give it up for any high except the one I get seeing my kids blossom!

@breachoft.o.s6881

Жыл бұрын

💜 you're a good momma! I may be a stranger, but I'm proud of you!

@happyhouse329

Жыл бұрын

That's beautiful I'm proud of you

Ive been clean for 5 years i never thought i would make it this far....but I did it! I dont miss that life. Yes there are days i want to get high because of my anxiety and stress gets so bad, but i remember i dont ever want to wake up sick again. Its my motivation to stay clean just thinking of all the pros and cons of using and the cons always is the winner. I just wanted to say girl you are doing an amazing job, just stay with what your doing. I believe things will work out the way they were meant too.

I have known many people who lost their life to addiction. I know from reading that addicts do not get the kind of support they need. Getting clean is so hard. You are to be commended for finding your feet. Relapse is very common before getting truly clean. In all kinds of therapy, dealing with trauma of any kind (emotional, physical or whatever), being uncomfortable IS a good sign that you are facing your demons and "doing the work". Most folks, regardless of their vice, need to hit bottom and want recovery more than anything else before they find real recovery. Keep your feet. Focus on staying on the path and worry about your record later. Your videos give me hope for the future. I don't know you. But I am proud of you anyway. You can do it. Community is great therapy.

I’m in recovery and I can relate to your videos so much!!! I’m so proud of you!! I feel like I know you. What you do is making women strong and giving women in active addiction hope. There is a way!!! Recovery IS possible!!!! And if you need help get connected!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

I was scared of relapsed than facing life, that there. Thank you for sharing and inspiring

I played this for my group and they sobbed at the end. You truly inspired them, and me. Thank you ❤ love from New England!

Congratulations doll you’re fierce I’m so happy you got yourself clean❤ After 11 years I’ve finally gotten my life back on track, getting ready to take my cdl test & actually about to have a career, never thought I’d have that in my life. Did it all for me & my son tho❤

Ten years here. I went out for six years after a six year dry spell. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done fr. So proud you made it out.

I'm 12 years clean from pain pills I was prescribed for my back, legs, and foot. I'm on MAT assistance, and it has honestly saved my life. I'm so proud of you!!! ❤😊

@bluecollar825

Жыл бұрын

Is MAT assistance a maintenance program? Like methadone etc

@jayluv_xo

Жыл бұрын

@@bluecollar825yes it’s suboxone. I used to be in a MAT program.

im not a an addict but you are so inspiring to me because i have a family member that is in jail for drug addiction and I jsut pray for him everyday to find the strength to get clean. Love your videos.

Hey Tina, I’ve seen people, family, and friends just ruin their lives. Sadly, they couldn’t find their way out. I can’t even imagine all you’ve been through, I’m sure you have helped people through sharing your story. But I love hearing your story and have now subbed to your channel. ❤

You can file / petition the State to expunge your felony. You are awesome, and so honestly beautiful. So happy for you ❤

I have been binge watching your short and long videos the last few days and it’s helping. We lost my oldest nephew a year and a half ago and two weeks ago we lost my niece. To say our family is heartbroken is an understatement. These were beautiful souls and I am grateful that we are able to separate the person from the addiction. Thank you for making these videos. I believe that the more people talk about the benefits of being sober, the more it will sink in to those who are listening. ❤

Getting clean has been the best thing for me! But it was also the hardest thing I went through as well…I hear you…

@crystalcotton6767

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety. You are rocking this.

Full disclosure: I spent a few weeks in a psych hospital for suicidality from trauma, and many of the patients were also there for detox. I swear, some of those people were some ofTHE TOUGHEST people I had ever met, and I mean that in the most loving way. Like, these were people who should have died because of the amount of meth that they have ingested, and yet they were still living. I even met a guy there (not dating or anything) who got clean, and had stayed clean, and even spent years in solitary confinement in prison, and he was still kicking. After we both got discharged from the hospital, we lived across the street from each other (me at my own apartment, him at a half-way house type of place), and we continuned to check in with each other when we would see each other in the street (usually me waiting at the bus stop that was right there). I would tell him, "Be honest. You still clean? You doing okay?" He would tell me, "Oh yeah. I'm totally NOT going back to that stuff. I learned my lesson," and you know what....I believed him. I don't know what it was, but it was nice to have someone on the street that I knew from the inside in which we could "check in" with each other. He ended up moving out of the place a few months later, and I didn't pursue anything futher (as you never really totally know from being with people in the psych ward), but I hope that he really is still being clean and sober.

Hi. I’m new to your channel and I don’t feel like I have any experience. But I want to share, I’ve recently completely cut all my “coping mechanisms” out that I’ve been using since a young age. I’m a few months without them and it’s truely the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever had to do. I don’t know how to be human without substances nor harming behaviours, I’m petrified that nothing will change but equally as petrified falling back into my old ways hurting myself an the people I love. I’m so scared of becoming that person again but I’m scared of who I’ll become without anything. This community you’ve created and your honesty is so eye opening an heartwarming. Thank you for sharing the battles you had to face alone. I hope you all are doing well.

Love your story it was similar to mine. I was in jail and prison in WV. You are inspiring to me I've been in recovery for a while now but I have to work on it everyday. We can and do recover. Ty for your videos!

My husband is going on 2 yrs sober. Going thru expungements and struggling to find work because of his record. But we are"staying in the solution" not the problem ..I know a y'all AA people understand me. 😊. Luv u Tina..you are an inspiration and a beautiful beacon of 🕯️..🙏. Stay strong sister! Your words are healing🙏

Thank you for putting yourself out there and for reassuring people they CAN do it. Girl, it was like you were talking TO ME! You have NO idea how much I needed to hear your message today. I’m struggling so hard right now.

@cristencastagno7048

6 ай бұрын

If this finds you I hope it’s something that can help. Addiction is an evil thing and you too can see the light and get out. I still remember my using days like yesterday. I know you feel hopeless and alone. You are not alone. I am a recovering addict. I am here for you anytime. I will not judge or shame. But I’ll give you advice if you need anything! Don’t give up! Stay strong

Congrats on sobriety my nephew clean after 17 years prayers and rehab saved him. He now is married has a son and a commercial painting bussiness now. Blessings on recovery

Thank you for being so strong. We need people like you in this world. Thank you for making your videos.

That's a great story and I'm really happy for you. Yeah sobriety, clean time recovery relapse all part of my story I'm a lot older and still struggling pray for me

I'm proud of you I have a son going through what you went through he is fixing to go to court soon and face his fourth prison stent I have begged him to go to rehab but he says he ain't ready it would be a waste of time I worry over him so much and still try to help him but I just can't have him stay with me because we are toxic for each other so he is living at hotels it just makes me so sad I wonder if he'll ever get clean and be the person he use to be he is like a lost soul right now all I can do is pray and from hearing your testimony there is hope so thank you for sharing your story

I have a daughter in active addiction and from my own experience I know all I can do is pray for her and let her know that I love her until she's ready to get clean there's nothing I can do I have offered rehab more than once and she refuses

I'm so proud of you. Not everyone can recover, but you did and you're showing everyone what's possible.

I personally have never been addicted to substances, but I have had a long cycle of addiction with self harm. It’s been about 7-8 years and I’m just coming up on my 1st year being sober from SH. I’m proud of myself and I know if I can make it happen, everyone else out there that’s reading this can. I may not know who you are but we all live on this planet and bleed the same color. You are loved and can make your life better.

I am so extremely grateful for my family there where there for me 100 percent when I got out!!! Nothing could make me relapse!!

Tina - I really appreciate you sharing your life with us!. Love you ❤❤❤

It makes me so HAPPY 😊 to see that you did not let your "fears" hold you back, once you were out of jail. I too got clean in jail. It was so insanely tramatic though, that when I left prison 2 yrs later, I became a recluse,..literally. I was absolutely terrified of putting myself in ANY kind trouble that would cause me to have to have to re-live any of that. At one point, my social anxiety was so out of control that just the thought of having to step outside my home could;...and, often did send me into a panic. I'm Hella-Grateful that I lived thru part of my life's journey,.. .

I found your short stories on FB and I relate with your addiction stories I been sober a little over 7 years and really appreciate you sharing your light with the world ❤️❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your life and experiences! You are so strong and inspiring! I have four family members and some friends who are struggling with addictions and it is so hard not being able to help them. I just cry at night praying that they are safe bc I have seen how dangerous it is. I truly can't thank you enough for being brave enough to share your story❤️ God bless you I hope He blesses you with an abundance of love, peace, and fulfills all your needs and wants bc you deserve them 💜

I've been clean for 10 years I'm 53 and I was in active addiction for at least 25 years keep up the good work it gets easier

@renussy5117

Жыл бұрын

That is incredible! I know you don’t know me, but I’m so proud of you. ☺️

Girl i just love you and your entire vibe as a mentor in every way you can. Never stop. We need it!

I happened across your channel watching shorts and I feel so proud of you for what you've achieved. Thank you for sharing your story, warts and all and best of luck for your future!

What a light! Thank you for being a beacon for so many to follow..no longer a mouse on the wheel..you give an inspirational and testimony that is so needed in the world..we are so proud of you..keep that light shining.

What a beautiful, inspiring soul you are. I wish you all the continued strength and conviction through your sober journey. You should be SO proud of yourself. Wow what’s an amazing, strong person you are. Thanks for sharing this with us all 💕 God bless you

Thank you so much for your content. My dad got clean when i was very young but my biological mother never could. It seemed like an addict getting clean was just so far fetched. Im so so proud of you and i know youre an inspiration to so many people. Youll never know how many lives you've touched. Keep being you.

Amazing job getting and staying clean! You making a video to tell your story is so nice of you to do because it's inspiring other people to get themselves help so they can get clean as well. Prayers to all people who are struggling with addicition! 🙏

Thank you so much for this!!! I love what you’re doing… very inspirational!! I’ve been clean from being a homeless heroin and meth addict for about a year now. And it’s hard!!! I’m still indulging in weed… but I know that’s dangerous for addicts too. Your advice really helps though so thanks!!❤❤

You are such a blessing to so many. don't be afraid... your walking in truth and sincerity

Really warms my heart to see you glowing the way you do after going through so much

I’m so proud of you! I know exactly what it feels like to be sick and to go through all that mesh. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring all of us recovering addicts to keep going and keeping strong. I appreciate you.

@crystalcotton6767

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety. You got this. Keep up the amazing work

Thank you for sharing this. It’s so eye opening and I can tell this means so much to people who are struggling with addiction.

I admire your strength, your honesty and your willingness to help out other sufferers. This video helped me at least to withstand my personal temptations for today. (excessive amounts of food and booze) So thank you 😊

12 yrs sober from all pain pills and Adderall addiction & I never ever want to feel how I felt when I was withdrawing everrrrr again. Now if I’m prescribed pain pills after surgery or one of my stomach episodes, I have Crohn’s disease, I take what I need like a normal person. If I take more than one pill I get sick. Low tolerance. I love your channel. ❤

Nothing but mad ass respect for you!!! I'm clean myself & will never go back. God Bless you ❤

I’ll be 5 years clean December 4, 2023 and I think back to my addiction (i was on H, just that) and it makes me physically I’ll to remember the things I went through, things I did, somehow I held down a full time job during my addiction thankfully but still, being homeless, struggling & being sick/overdosing was all terrifying. All for a substance. 7 years on H ruined my life and im thankful everyday that I wake up sober ❤ we do recover ❤ also, i love seeing fellow recovering addicts being so supportive. My TikTok is all about recovery & I’ve met the almost amazing support system there too ❤ I love you all, your journey matters! Wether it’s 24 hours or 10 years, you matter!

I just stumbled across your videos and you have my attention. No easy feat but I’m listening and thank you for sharing your experiences. It’s not easy by any stretch and yes, it’s scary but we’re stronger because of peers like you. Thanks.

You are doing great. Looking beautiful. I live in southern WV ground zero for the pill epidemic it's bad now it's heroin and meth.people od and go to jail every day from teens to people my age .50.

I find your videos very comforting. You are helping me deal with my anxiety.

God bless you for sharing your strength! You got this! You give a lot of hope to a lot of people!

This inspires me. Much love, Tina. I enjoy seeing you come across my phone screen each day. You’re spreading such a good message.

What is the core issue that causes addiction? Pain. Physical, emotional,mental,and or spiritual. Getting clean is half the battle. Working on your souls purpose and living your potential is huge part of healing. So proud of you. Keep loving and respecting yourself.

thank you for inspiring me to quit ♥️ seeing your shorts about everything that ive also gone through made me wake up and realize it's never too late to start taking better care of yourself and we do recover ❤

I started watching you on KZread shorts, found you on other platforms & I enjoy your videos. Keep moving forward, I'm proud of you!!!❤

I love hearing your stories. I can relate to so many things you talk about. 2 years clean for me ❤

I have honestly never death with what you have, but there is something about your videos that just makes me so happy and calms me to listen to you tell your story! ❤

I’m watching the end of the video while working and started crying. I loved this and needed this.

Love your content girl we DO recover when we're ready to recover our insides first! ❤❤❤❤

I came across your channel from your shorts on KZread. Your awesome, I'm so damn proud of you. You go girl!

You are a blessing to me right now. Thank you so much.

I love your message so much ❤ I’ve never had any of these experiences but I am a counselor and I really admire those who are sober and have overcome addiction. I’m sure you’re helping so many people!

Wow i am happy you had a good head on your shoulders to see what is important, so many people lose their lives because they dont find enough comfort because of their mental issues.... i am glad you are safe and sharing with us

Thankfully you kept your head up through the end ❤

I love seeing your passion for staying clean and doing good it's wonderful

I’m proud of you sis💕💕

I am so glad I found your channel. I have family that this will help once they are ready.

In recovery expecting a baby girl in Oct. SO happy to hear other success stories!! I don't wish being dope sick on anyone I always tell people if u can get through that you can come out on the other side sooo strong!

You can definitely do it and you got this💚

Love your videos! I do admire all you put out to help others!

Tina, thank you so much for helping people, you are so valuable to us 💜💜💜💜💜

I'm so happy for you!!!❤❤❤

So proud of you keep it up I am a recovery addict as well an so grateful everyday to be clean I love life never thought I would get clean but I did it

I love this channel honestly, it's helped me through when I'm sad and angry, I come here to watch the youtube shorts and videos

thank you for sharing your experience, strength & hope ♡ its so nice when the algorithm reccomends me other people in recovery. never alone, never again 💖 03/01/2021

You’re like a big sister. Thank you for your guidance.

My brother just got clean

I've just come across your channel & I'm happy I did ❤ I relate to you so much it's crazy, Well done for getting & staying clean & thanks for sharing your journey x

The courage you have is amazing and inspiring!!!!!!!

Ive never been an addict but i come from poverty and couldve easily gotten involved with all of that. Im slowly building my life up as a young adult with no financial help and these videos inspire me to keep going and run away from drugs like the plague even tho it gets hard often! Love you so much Tina ❤❤❤

❤I'm so glad I found your channel I too am in recovery may 17 2017 was my sober day 🎉 ❤❤ keep pushing sister we lov yu out here

good job girl. I am in a hopeless situation, but it is heartwarming to know that sometimes someone escapes.

Thank you sister, I am in recovery and you look and sound exactly like my biological sister Naomi. I have been detoxing myself on my own, and I'm looking for rehabs. Thank you for your videos as they help me sleep whilst I'm trying to get recovery

Keep telling your story and never feel ashamed you made it out and you'll help a lot of people do the same.

Really been enjoying your content and your uplifting messages! You are an inspiring person, and I wish you continued success in your life! ❤

I recently relapsed and now im back to the person who always makes me feel human again. Thank you Tina 😭

Congrats on your journey❤. Love your vids. And i hope you’re having a great summer! Stay cool.

2 years clean and sober in November from cocaine and alcohol. Its been hard, especially since I found out I was pregnant. I miss the misadventures at times, but I know that life doesn't revolve around Sarah, and I need to continue doing what is best for me and my soon-to-be son.