I struggled with a crack addiction for a year. I always said this is the last hit, this is the last time I'm going to go get this. I finally had to forgive myself for messing up and falling time after time after time again. I was directed to the word and the scripture that says A righteous man falleth seven times but gets back up again. The message is that we are going to fall, but don't stay there please get back up again. Then pray Yah gives you strength to stop falling down.

@TripperPlugged

4 жыл бұрын

I love this cousins, a place where we can find support and understanding. We've all struggled. Coming out of a storm, walking in a storm or heading into a storm but the sun always shine again

@RoyalJukeBox

4 жыл бұрын

Amen and Thank God! 🙏🏾💪🏾💙

I'm glad you spoke on this. I can really relate to the depression, being alone, using weed and alcohol as a socializing crutch and wanting more from gay folks. You are giving me the more

Hey cousin so good to hear from you again. Watching this video was as if you had lived my life over the last 19 years. I was/am neck deep in depression to the point that I'm on 2 meds for it. I spend too much time alone now and can't see a way out. After all the hard work I put in doing all the right things in life; or what I thought were right, I loss practicality everything because of illness. I'm at a crossroads where I'm either subsumed by grief, sadness and loneliness or I keep trying to find a way up and out. I also have a hard time talking about my depression and the crippling grief I have over the loss of my parents. All of my friends have drifted away too. They are used to the strength and resilience when I was very good at problem solving and keeping my emotions in check. I lived by "it's not whether you fall it's about how fast you get back up." This is not how I imagined my life would be. I am not going to harm myself but I'm running out of optimism that circumstances can/will change, ever. I just don't know how to continue living life this way. I'm a Christian and I do pray for miracles, solutions and praise God in his omnipotence who is more than enough. I said all this to say that your stories help to remind me that all of us have problems, illness and loneliness in life. I really appreciate your candor and vulnerability . You always suggest solutions and lift your cousins spirits up. Take care Cuz.

Hey cousin, for me porn had been my addiction I've stayed away for 6 months now and I'm really proud of myself. Avoiding social media as much as possible has truly helped along with learning to love myself.

@brnsis

4 жыл бұрын

I remember when Kirk Franklin was battling a porn addiction, it's tough trying to overcome being in a datk space. I'm glad you pushed through prayers.

@sirquincywashington7584

4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@fatcatmeow2298

4 жыл бұрын

I watch porn sometimes when I'm lonely.

I have struggled with being gay all my life. I was never your typical gay brother. I just never could fit in. I was intensely lonely from childhood to young adult. I was angry with myself for having these feeling for guys I cried many times wishing I could be like other boys and think of girls as they did. I kept it hid and I did things that boys do date girls, play sports,talk shit, drink and hang out etc. I went into the military for 6 years, I was very naive as a youth and young adult, thinking doing these things would change me. When I came out of the Army and went home to NYC things slowly changed for me when I realized that this is who I am.There's so much more but I'll stop here. Peace out

I apreciate this video Tripp. I suffer from depression and Bi polar. So many times I suffered in silence and never told anyone. I had to reach rock bottom and I made myself get help. Thank God for my higher power. Keep your head up. Your not alone.

Wow, you covered a lot in this video my brother! I know it was God that lead me to your channel. I can relate to you on so many levels. Know that you being so honest and free is helping lots of people. Thanks for sharing and continue to be great Sir!!!

#ISoFeelYouTripper weed Is my addiction and have been my addiction for some time now but it is a controlled addiction.Meaning if I don't have any I don't trip about it or go through desperate measures to get it I will just wait until I get it. At the age of 17 I also met a guy that i was hit over heels for crazy about and wanted to be with who turned me out to rock cocaine weed was my savior from the cocaine being that for about 2 years i was addicted to cocaine and smoking rocks and couldn't figure out how i was going to shake or get over doing it until i smoked weed it broke the cravings thank god and made me not want any more rock cocaine so every sense then i have smoked weed faithfully and I'm so thankful now going on 35 years drug free from free basing rock cocaine.Your my kinda man in so many ways I'm thankful for your video's and how you touch so many of us.Keep up the great work god bless you always cousin.

We have very similar lives. I don't smoke or drink though. No random sex because we want more from an emotional connection with another man. Not overly social but in a career that requires being social...and we've mastered that. There's more I think I want to say but I'm on a train and I'm sleepy but...i feel you sir. I'm glad you're finding you ❤️

This was great, although I hate everything that you went through you're a blessing to many and I'm sure you will be loved and blessed. I've also been through many things that you've mentioned but im happy to hear that you love yourself enough to recognize you don't need your addictions to thrive. Keep loving yourself holistically and building your best self💕

This is realest channel on KZread right here. Helping so many people just by being you..

It's dope to wake up to another Tripper Plugged video. I'm glad to hear you're more at peace and happier in life. I'm glad I discovered your channel. I admire your bravery and how real you are. I'm not perfect by far. I'm still going through some things but I tell you your videos help me to get through. I look forward to hearing from my favorite cousin. Keep helping us Tripp and I for sure will keep watching. I'll be looking for you on the next video brother cousin!! 👍

What's up cousin? I love how open and truthful your are in your videos. This is so refreshing! Keep on doing what you are doing. You are helping lots of people that have had the some thoughts or experienced the same or similar things; it just life circumstances! None of us are perfect. Believe it or not Tripp, I think I met you years ago in Atlanta. I am glad that you are in a better place spiritually and emotionally now. Keep the faith and keep making videos.

Man, i appreciate you sharing your story bruh. I've never smoked weed, but i had kats i dealt wirh who did. Hearing your story gave me new insight; into questions i never knew or thought to ask. You are right though, having someone to talk to is so important. Small steps, hopefully over time we all grow for the better.

Cousin we all go through some type of addiction(s). I am just glad you were able to over come it and came out on top. Like always.. 👍👍👀👀👂👂🥰🥰😍😍

My addiction is given my love the not getting any Back searching for love looking for it has always put a damper on my mood but I've come to realize that is okay to be by yourself it's okay to love you so it's okay for other people to not love you but wait for love to find you don't look for it because everyone has a different definition on love that's my addiction

That was real, congrats on conquering your demons and coming out on top. There's ALOT of ppl that don't make it, so there's actually a testimony in your storytime. I'm still struggling with my own personal demon's I should have been put to rest a long time ago, but I believe that particular journey is about to come to an end much sooner, after listening to your testimony. Thank you Tripp. Love you.

Tripp, it sounds like you are your own therapist. You get your therapy through the stories you share. Every time I hear your stories I hear parts of me, how view things and how I feel. Keep them coming love Chris.

Yesssss 💯, being alone and being lonely are truly two different things, being alone to me is a tool that strengthens you for that time when you find yourself by yourself. You have to be able to live with yourself and be o.k. with that. Yes we all want to love and be loved but in that in between time you must be able to love yourself and enjoy that time alone. Every day that we are given is another chance to love ourselves. Peace and Love to you my brother 💕🙏.

You are bringing the truth I had learn to love myself and be alright By myself. I was looking for love in all the wrong places until I got to know who I am threw God. I know he loves me unconditionally if it wasn’t for Him I know I would be dead because of him I’m alive and well and full of joy!!!!😃

Another great story time. Thanks for sharing. So many of us can relate and someone out there truly NEEDED to hear this right now. Keep it up cuzzin lol

Amen! To God be the glory for the things He has done. Your testimony truly is a blessing for those who are in the mist of being in a dark place. To hear that the Lord brought you out of that is a blessing. As for love, just continue to delight yourself in Him...and He'll give you the desire of your heart.

Hi hi my dear cousins, my friend she sent me this lovely piece via fb,and I had to share it with y'll,it goes like this POVERTY We would only think that poverty meant that u had no food,clothes and shelter,but the poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for,we must first start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty. This is the mantra for the day.

Thanks for sharing your honesty...I can relate with not only with smoking but the feeling of being alone, and yet trying to maintain some sense of belonging.... you touch on alot of real topics. And as I stated from day one I really appreciate yo our transparency....much love and respect, Tripp Ali💞💞

“I still want the same things, but now it’s from a different place.” I felt that. Healing changes shit. ✊🏾

Great segment on not just addictions to substances but the behavioral causations that can lead anyone down a path of harm. One of the greatest lessons that I learned is that “the universe will continue to send you people who don’t know how to love you, until you learn how to love yourself!” Blessings, love n light always 🕊🙏🏾🕊

My Cuz Tripp Ali! I love and adore you. This touched me and left me hopeful and joyful. Thank you for intimately sharing your experience, keeping it 100! My crutch was work and entrepreneurship, I could not stop myself Hustling to conceal my shame, loneliness and pain. Until God saved me from it and moved me to the most beautiful city (Cape Town). It has been an amazing journey of healing, finding my passions, accepting and loving self, forgiving others, sharing and enjoying everyday life. Life is incredible and have since embarked in making the most of it...to love and creating beautiful memories #cheers Thank you, thank you, thank you! xxx PS: I thought my experiences were unique, until your YT channel

Thank u so much Tripp. How wonderful to listen to the "Truth.". I admire u for bringing these Storytimes to us. Keep being u!

Thank you for sharing your story and being so transparent I appreciate that.

I don’t think you know how much you life stories are helping people. You always give me something to think about

You’ve are so beautiful. And so talented. You are able to tell your story with the complexity intact, and beautifully delivered. ‘When I’m sleeping, I didn’t think about being lonely” 🔥 I’m sending you love😘

This was one of your better stories. It really hit home with me for some reason. There's nothing wrong with wanting love!!!

Hey sir I love this!! you brought it all together for your cousins, alot of what you stated is what I was expressing too you. I got love 4 ya bro

If you don't love you, who's gonna love you??

Amen. Keep doing what you do - it helps all of us on so many levels.

My addiction was gambling. The casino was my happy place. The only time i was happy is when i was at the casino. The only thing that made me quit is that i hit rock bottom. I lost all my money, was homeless and tried to commit suicide. Luckily it didn't work, i recovered and haven't gambled in over a year. Going to therapy and dealing with my issues was the key.

You are a very deep person And I like that . That you use your life experiences to help others and I like that. Love is just pouring out of you.

Tripp, it’s nice to know that there is someone, like myself, who values their feelings and their body! It also makes me sad to know that there is someone like me because it can truly be a lonely existence. People call me a fool because I continue to save myself for love and respect. Most of my friends are straight for the same reasons. I just wish I find someone who wants to really know me and will certainly love me. Weed was my crutch during many dark times of my past. 216 Baby!

Cousin Tripp, I was addicted to drugs and alcohol, but today I'm clean. I started using to be cool. Now I love myself. This storytime should help other people. Love from Orlando

Thanks for sharing this really was for me. Luv you bruh!

I appreciate you, and can relate on so many levels.

I am proud of you! Depression can lead to many addictions. Your winning. Your making better choices. That's what makes you real.

Dang. I LOVE you too. Theres something about you. I mean it takes a special kind of courage to open up on social media like you do Cuz. God bless keep and protect your beautiful heart papi.🧡👊🙂🧡

Keep being you. I love you for your candor and honesty.

You truly have an amazing beautiful soul. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing your stories. God bless💜💜💜

You are truly a LIGHT! Shine BRIGHT like a DIAMOND! ☀️💎

@geenabrown8305

4 жыл бұрын

Well said .. He's bomb ..

I feel you Tripp,good story time and always love yourself.

Yes I feel you. I admire you very much for your ways of searching without taking the easy road. I have been much the same.

Trip I like your story time do not stop. On KZread their are a lot of trols just keep pushing forward, trols all ways hate when someone are doing great !

Knowledge & Wisdom ... Suffering Quietly Begs Us To Surrender So We Can Win, A Greater Wisdom, A Deeper Strength, A Closer Intimacy ... Chin-Up Kinfolkz I Promise You Jah Got Yo Bac...✌

Sounds like you have matured immensely... Alone but not lonely! You are already a better person. Love you!

U make so much sense... u have good words to share with us... thank you Tripp... I love you brother ❤️

Hey cuzo I hope you are healthy and enjoying life. My drug of choice was liquor. I am now 11yrs.sober and happy with my life. I find I must spirituality grow everyday. This is what keeps me grounded and content. My prayers and meditation are a lifeline for me. I wish you well. Appreciate you man. Michael Petta. ✌

Glad to hear I am not the only one, that just doesn’t want to hop beds. Regardless of ppl saying you look good have fun, that’s not my type of fun. But I will roll up every once a while. Happy alone since all negativity recently left my life. Breathing Easy Now Thank You JESUS!

Tripp man I can relate but I had gotten comfortable being alone but I learned I could continue being me and having a good time by myself. But after what I call a long friendship turned into a wonderful relationship and I owe it all to you Cuzin Tripp by following your advice I gave him a chance, love you cuzin ❤️❤️❤️

I respect you soo much for this. **Hugs you**

This story is so relatable. I know all about depression, smoking weed, sleeping and being lonely. You seem like a good dude Tripp. Wondering what your zodiac sign is. Maybe you can do a 10 random facts about you video. 💙

@brnsis

4 жыл бұрын

Lol he has a question and answer video.

Tripper this was deep.... Man, thanks for sharing this, I never got into drugs but the gay scene you spoke of .. yea You hit home.

@WashingtonDC20032

4 жыл бұрын

The scene is really fucked up

Wow. Thank you for sharing your story. And bravo for getting through your struggle and becoming a better, more happy, healthy you,

@TripperPlugged

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

God Bless you for sharing your Transparent Truth to Sustain and Support others. Much Love! 💘

Love listening to voice and stories throughout my day. I'm working out while watching, like meditation. Thank you so much for sharing your life and stories. Relate so much, helps a lot.

I love ur honesty on ur addiction we all have an addiction and some of us don’t like to talk about it due to being embarrassed but we all went through things and overcome it

This is 100000000000000% true I have gone through the exact same thing and is currently living through this my spirit has been messed up over the last 5 years by a few guys who would of done some unforgivable things to me. My addiction is probably my search for love if I was to write down what it has been like for me i probably would run out of characters but what I will say is simply this before you can love someone else you have to learn to love yourself first and don't ever put your happiness into someone else hands I did that for a very long time and I lead me to meet the spawns of Satan and their goal was to take away my light, I ignored many red flags gave persons the benefit of the doubt who didnt deserve it and wanted to see the best in persons and it never work out for me. In our search for love we are most times blinded to see that we are attracted to the wrong people or is unable to see that they are not good for us and they are doing us wrong because we so wanna experience that love that we crave. Love is blind wasn't supposed to mean that we can't see the faults flaws etc it supposed to mean love has the color creed race religion it is beyond the thing that we see but what we feel and that doesn't include the flaws but only what we see on the outside.

I look forward to ur stories bcuz I know for a fact that ur walking in ur truth and I lovr it. It's almost as if u have gone inside my head and read all my life stories but it's OK. Tell our truth cousin depression is real but today I'm healed and u r too.

Inspirational. I was in SK for two years and i enjoyed it. Good luck you are a good person. Your stories are very emotional

Da Realest Nigga On The TUBE...No Cap (My Ohio Family) The Family is growing LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE this mans content. Another BANGER Cousin 🙏🤘💪

Tripper, I can attest to a few things you're speaking on. First thing First people Must learn to Love themselves before ever loving anyone else. My Faith and Belief has built my Confidence level which I am very pleased with. Situations I'm experiencing is not the best at the moment . But I have no doubt about it, it's All Working for My Good !!! Keep on keeping it Real Mr. Tripper.

@TripperPlugged

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much

Thank you I appreciate and needed to hear this

I couldn't do nothing but smile in the beginning because this reminded me of when I first started smoking. I no longer smoke though.

I got so emotional 😭 Very emotional 😭 I can relate to this so much I am glad I am not the only one that went through this. I thought there something wrong with me and weed turns on you but you can’t go on without it. Weed makes you think deep about yourself and most times it’s not good things , so we go to sleep 😴 This hits hard home. ❤️

Love you tripp❤️ Keep on being real💯

Great share, I do not feel comfortable putting my experience on the comments section. I have been where you are, my ladies almost took me to the point of no RETURN. 🤔🤯 your story is good to hear.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I once was in that place too, looking for love and couldn't find it. Through it all I got to know me, and I learn to love me...I am still learning to love me...it is a continuous thing. I like weed tho...Lol....but I only smoke it every now and then. Continue to love yourself.

Lol I am becoming addicted to your story times!

I went through depression in my teens over my sexuality and people. I'm good now. Food was my addiction, it comforted me. I still binge eat. Never was fat because i worked out a lot too. That helped me a lot and get through it. I'm also hopeless romantic. I don't really have friends to go out with.

More I'm going through all the videos you made and more your voice resonnates with mine. Never I will give myself just to quench the natural fire inside of me. I need my partner to spark my interest to the point a great connection comes out of our first talks, laughs and sharing moments. There's nothing wrong with keeping your body as a sanctuary and pursueing Love as a life goal.

I'm still going through it with alcohol.

In all your story times I hear sadness maybe it's your laid back voice but I hear /feel something else anyway I appreciate your videos and hope all is well❤️ peace& blessing cuzzo

Happy Birthday Tripp, I won't forget You!

Hey cousin I smoked weed from age 14-19. I didn't like how paranoid it made feel, and at 32 I stopped drinking socially I didn't like how it made feel or act and I didn't want it to mess up my body. I saw how people got sloppy drunk and that wasn't my style. I'm cool with a natural high. I don't believe in empty sex it's useless and unsafe and I deserve more. I love you cousin great video. I swear I feel like I'm looking at myself watching this video not having love hurts.

Thanks bro watching from different continent I love you .you always make my day better

Thank you Trip. Once again, you’re hitting home. I imagine you’re gonna ruffle a few feathers but, it’s an important topic. I really appreciate you sir.

Got to give you credit for the consistent uploads.

Hello Mr. Tripp, WOW, i was watching this story and something clicked when you said your friend said you look at sex differently then others. I just want to tell you that you are not alone with this. I struggled for years with the random sex partner stuff. I always felt empty when it was over. I felt like they took something from me and I had nothing in return. I really felt robbed and that's when i realized that i can't do this one night crap. so I have been celibate for number of years (only because i have not met anybody with their mind right) about 20 to be exact. I had a few relationships before celibacy that really did not pan out. I had some dates over the years but if there was nothing there, they would not get the opportunity to accept the rose. So i would focus on my career, visit friends, got set up a few times blind dates (still kept my rose). I had one guy tell me that i look like the relationship type and that they don't get the one night stand vibe from me. I guess that's what i put out into the universe. so if you read this, i would like you to respond

This truths.. I love you for this...I have been going thru it for 7 years now.. I got fired from a punk ass job...not the best job I've had..But I was so humiliated , and lost my mind...straight alky...But 20\20 bitch bossing up! God is definitely in control

Cuz I love your stories. I really like listening to them. Be blessed.

So grateful to have overcome so many addictive behaviors in life. 🙏🏾. Three more to go .. cigarettes, love ❤️ & red wine 🍷. I will say being with someone who has a serious drug addiction is the craziest experience. My first bf an older guy was addicted to crack. I didn’t know because I was so naive. When I found out I got him straight to rehab. He stayed for an entire year came out and hit the streets.. back in crack. Years later he was shot down and killed in the those streets. He owed a drug dealer. Today I think societies worse addiction is social media and electronic devices (I.e., smart phones). All of it is reprogramming the way human beings think and communicate and that’s dangerous. I think this social media is a symptom of people’s real loneliness (in disguise). People actually are posting everything they’re doing and everywhere they are. Like a cry for help 😂

I can relate to a lot of things you have been through. Love your storytimes.

Thank u I needed to hear this ❤

Man I love your videos.

Alone, but not lonely, AMEN! I couldn't agree more, say that brother.

I LOVE YOU NEPHEW TRIPPER! YOU CHANGED YOUR ❤️ AND THE REST FOLLOWED❣️ YOU WALK IN YOUR TRUTH 💯!

I have to listen to you every day. Tell it, Tripp!!!

Yes sir I do still tryna stay clean and stay away from those kinda of people but that's most of NY 🙏

At a certain point in my life, EVERYBODY around me was smoking weed except for me. The amount of peer pressure was crazy! My ex was older and he kept telling me i was judgemental which led me to stepping outside if myself to be a part of his world. Not long after that i became an addict. I hate what's happened to my life.

I feel that way too, when I hit 39 I had an awakening and decided I didn't want to be with men anymore 1st of all I got bored with it and 2nd I was trying to protect my from diseases, Yes I'm still gay just don't wanna be bothered with the bullshit

My trip my trkpp my tripp. Love you cuz !!

@TripperPlugged

4 жыл бұрын

Love you

Very similar stories, but backwards. I majored in alcohol and minored in weed.

@emperor1470

4 жыл бұрын

I hate u for that analogy omg 💀💀💀💀

@emperor1470

4 жыл бұрын

💀💀💀💀💀

@mr.d5657

4 жыл бұрын

@@emperor1470 I wasn't being malicious nor did I have I'll intentions, I was simply saying I could relate. My crutch just happened to be alcohol. My apologies to you and/or anyone who may have mistaken my post for anything other than honesty and genuine heartfelt love. Please forgive my poor words of choice.

@ShadaeMastersAstrology

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. D It was actually a response of humor and originality lol, the saying I hate you is a compliment in some manners such as the comment response in this thread. the 💀 can be seen as 😂 for instance the saying, “I died laughing!”

Now I think looking at and listening to you is my addiction. You pull folks in with an up-front kitchen table feel

I just discovered you and your videos . Thanks for putting into words your experiences. What you are doing is very courageous! May The Man Above, continue to watch over you and bless you, always. SN: weed can lead to a chemical imbalance in the brain, which may cause depression or heighten its existence.

@TripperPlugged

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching cousin