In Focus: A former serial drug offender tells how he finally broke the cycle of addiction
"All my daughter wanted from her father for her birthday was for me to carry her. And yet I could not do it." Having grown up among drug abusers, former serial offender Bruce Mathieu tells CNA that he was simply trapped in the cycle of addiction, leading to one prison stint after another in Singapore. Now, he's determined to help others avoid making the same mistakes. Read CNA's in-depth look at the impact of parental drug abuse on their families: cna.asia/2D6NzQw
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Respect this man for his honesty and him being able to turn over a new leaf
Hey bro, im glad that you were given a second chance in life and that you took it without hesitation. Sometimes we do need that extra push, that extra realisation to be reminded whats important. I hope that you keep clean and live your life to the fullest! Congratulations!
Inspiring man. Takes a lot for one to walk out of addiction, especially after so many years. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm so glad your family stood by you. Please continue to inspire others! May your daughter, wife and family forever be safe, healthy and drug free.
He spoke so well
Great command of speech, spoke really well. I hope you will consider the opportunity of speaking publically, you have a natural showmanship. Cheers!
@trext888
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! He spoke very well and feels well-educated. He fall outside the stereotype i have of drug addicts/gangsters.
It takes lots of courage to tell his side of his dark past and change for the better. Congratulations Bruce and well done.
What an inspiration you are. Thank you for showing us the courage to change.
Thank u CNA for inviting these 2 gentlemen to showcase their life story. We hope our youth would stay away from drugs and become better individuals in their lives.
Best of everything to his daughter, his wife, and him. He clearly says everything he did, that he chose to do it.
What the heck, I appreciate you for sharing something so sensitive and personal.
Inspirational. Well done!
You are an inspiration bro. A great example of never giving up in life.
Inspirational Bro ❤️🙏🏻 Keep up the good work 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
God bless u & ur family Bruce. Beautiful story n thanks for sharing. Respect u for ur honesty. Take care n stay safe
Hey Bruce. Thanks for sharing. God bless
Thank you for the story & ‘losing’ yourself to live a life in service to others so that you can find a purposeful life.
No wonder I see him in Tan Tock Seng Hospital most of the time. He has a small eatery there. Havent tried it thou.
@geraldkoh209
3 жыл бұрын
@Miranda lambert probably mixed
not everyone would be likely to turn life around with being through what he has been through. Real man and hero for himself and his daughter
You are an inspiration Bruce! And I see your storytelling skills have improved by leaps and bounds since Speechcraft days... so happy for you! Share your story with as many people as you can! Jiayou Bruce!
Wow this is great. Share it with wayward kids and they will know the dangers of drugs.
Wonderful n touching story . U never too late.
After years of getting high, he is now a down to earth person.
Whatever happened, the most important thing is that he did not continue and then destroyed his family in the process. Which is what happens to so many addicts. His daughter should be proud of him and forgive him. Remind each other every day that you love him or her, and that is the best of all drugs. You will see.
Amazing inspirational story. Families really are the support system to make a big change.
@francis5272
3 жыл бұрын
Hi
He's a very lucky man who still have family persons despite having hurtful to himself and probably against others while being with the gang.
Tq bro very inspiring
God bless you.
man that was strong. I've been told that addiction runs in the family. well i think it's hidden deep inside of us. it's just whether we show and get caught or we don't.
It’s not what happened, it’s what happens in the end. And in the end, you found yourself again. Kudos Bruce and keep going with this new found passion to share your story! I am sure you will touch many lives and your daughter will be v proud of you I’m sure! :)
Good sharing. May be able to help others quit
This man surely got play number one.
Love lifted all and cover a multitude of sins. Your mum’s unfailing love and your love for your family is the strength to overcome all evil. Yes, godly love gives you strength, joy & peace. May God bless you & your family & grant you wisdom in helping others back to the life filled with hope, faith & love.
Nice
Bro, keep going on the straight path. Not easy but never give up. Turn to God for help.
To be cured of addiction is good. Prevention is always better than cure. Bringing down drug cartels and pushers should be the primary interest of anti-drug operation. Stop them before they influent others.
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All the best to Bruce and may his faith, family and inner will continue to help him stay clean and focused. Am surprised he speaks very good English and with a slight ang moh accent. Watch him deliver his motivational speech on KZread. There's a halfway house down the street from where I lived where the residents there are let out supervised on a particular day every week to visit a place of worship. They don't look or behave like they want a second chance or wish to integrate into society.
@kanadier
3 жыл бұрын
He looks like he's mixed, so that's probably why his English is accented like that.
Hi Bruce, I m Pastor Nephew. My teen age days you are somebody I find a lot of inspiration in. The Bruce I know, are a devoted brother with dream. Brother 'Where there is love there is life'.
Praise God
“Serial drug offender” lmfao okayyyy
Everybody deserves a second chance...death penalty eliminates that chance for many.
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saw his video on another singaporean channel. why is he so famous?
@jamesmadison3108
3 жыл бұрын
i am trying to find that video. Do you know where i can find it?
He is so handsomeeeeee.
@bunnnnnnnyyyyyyyy
3 жыл бұрын
Daddy issues ?
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now u work as what for living ?
Marijuana tourism is about to emerge in Thailand . Just saying +D
is marijuana more lethal than weed and what is weed made of
U speak better English den me.
Fact: only english speaking chinese smoke weed