Thanks so much for sharing this story Joe. I subscribed and listened because of Veezy, but I definitely have a lot of empathy for what you've gone through. I've had kidney disease for the last 11 years and have gone through 2 failed kidney transplants and almost 5 years of dialysis. There's a lot of questions that go through your mind when you're sick...Why me? What can I do?? Those kinds of things. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you pick yourself up again. Thanks (cont'd)

for letting me feel like I'm not the only person who has some health issues, but most of all...Thanks for your honesty in describing everything. I know that I would have a hard time sitting in front of a camera and talking about my personal issues. I really admire the courage you have to be able to address this and give other people the strength to possibly do the same thing. I'll stop rambling... Thanks again for a great vid!

I just saw this video for the first time. Thank you for sharing Joey, you are the man!

@Bertcat8

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Felt like forever ago. That’s me in a nutshell. Learning as I go!

Thanks for sharing Sir! I cannot imagine going through what you go through. Yet, your positive attitude on life is something all of us can share. Stay positive and Peace!

Thank you for sharing your story with us Joe. It took a lot of courage and very well articulated.

Great message to spread man, it's good that being through all that didn't make you bitter at life like it does to many other people. Thanks to Veezy for referring me to this video, it must have been a challenge to make this video and I respect you for doing it!

This video has given me so many new views on my life and and way to handle situations the way you are handling the situations in your life. Truly inspiring, and I have nothing but the utmost rescepct for what you go thru on a daily basis, but for having the courage to come out and openly address it. Mad Props ! GO PACK GO......Next Year. God Bless Bro.

Much respect for sharing your story!! I have tried to stay as drama free as possible since day one on youtube, We all have our daily and life problems and youtube should be that needed break from reality. Telling your story should set the perspective right for a lot of people who take youtube way too seriously. For that I say THANK YOU!!

awesome Story i watched the whole thing glad ur a positive person and its awesome having somone like you in this community! ive thought hard about sharing my story on here as well and glad u shared yours!

This video really made an impression on me and you are a brave man for making it. You have nothing but the utmost respect from me. I think everyone in the community feels the same.

Thanks for sharing, i know all about pancreatitus, as i had it...extra week of coma b/c they didnt want me to stroke out...THANK YOU so much for sharing...I know its hard, and i love your positive attitude...Keep being the strong man that you are....and Mom says she loes you and thanks for sharing

i watched this video from start to end and it also made me feel that your not alone i also respect you times 1 million

We are all on our own little paths through life, you my friend, are on a great path now. I really admire what you have done and said here!! True Grit!!

I listened to the whole thing very touching reminds me of my life in some ways im glad u do wat you do

you and carmine are my hero's bro plain and simple..people like you and him are a blessing to have here on earth and are true examples of how everyone should be and why we should all be truly thankful that we are given a breathe of air every second..thanks for making the video joey i think this video will or at least should make a big impact on how everyone should treat everyone and how positives vibes help the community..thanks again joey your my hero bud -derek

Its people like you that give others inspiration you are a good guy and very nice of you to share this with us all i have the upmost respect for you brother keep ur head up take care and god bless

Very well done. Excellent story and perspective. Right on the nuts.

Very touching story Joe, thank you for sharing. It took a lot of courage to put this out there. You are a great person in the community and I am honored to have met you. Thank you for this and I wish you nothing but the best my friend.

All I can say is THANK YOU for making this video. We sometimes loose site of things and what we are all here for in this community. I applaud your courage and sharing your story with all of us. I have been to rock bottom before in my life a few times and I know what it takes to bring yourself back from the depths of hell. I was sent here from Veezy and I have not had the opportunity to get to know you, but it is obvious that you are a very strong willed and even stronger individual

Thanks for making this video, I applaud you for your courage. I needed to see this video right about now with some things going on in my life...I am going to try and practice your words.."Stay Positive"..Thanks man and take care

I respected you for who you were before, and now even more so, I am glad that you found the courage to let it out, life is not fair, and a person has to try and play the hand they are dealt and its damn tough some times, You are a man of great Character, and I feel very lucky to have crossed paths with you. YA know Joe, for a Packer fan you just aint to bad of a guy! I look forward to continued friendship in the coming year, and if ya need anything, gimme a hollar.

I have a ton of respect for you. Your the man.

WOW brother you literally brought tears to my eyes man. I know that was hard to get out and I respect you a million times more now that you told everyone about your condition. It takes a true man to tell people about something in your life like this. I dont go through the somethings as you but I felt the pain I honestly did in a different way. I know how it is to be strung out and to kin of lose hope. You are an awesome person bro and your outlook on life changed my night man.

honestly i respect u alot for this video..... like puffbear said most ppl dnt have the balls to do this really touching i watched the whole thing i subbed :)

You are a great man Joe. I already told you what this video did for me. Thanks dogg.

Stay Positive Joe!--I will always consider you a friend--cards or no cards--must have took alot of courage to share all this...best wishes going forward...you will get no drama from me...EVER!

man i respect u for putting up this vid... most people wouldnt post this man i respect u for doing this

Very sad But I hope your doing good man :). I also suffer a disease called Chron's Disease.

@Bertcat8 Your Welcome Man and always keep ur head up that is wat works for me i dont let anything stop me not the pain or the suffering i just fight through it and i bet you do too ur the best and very courageous hope to get to know you more!

You say you just want to become a 'normal functioning member of society', I say we should all want to become more like you.

Very descriptive video, i subscribed, hopefully you get some sick cards and we can make some deals! Thanks, -Dylan

best 16 minutes of my life joe. the other 7 seconds i just muted and gazed into your eyes JS. WOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Thanks for sharing, drugs suck , I know

@Bertcat8 i an understand very touching man i respect u soo much fo this

AND YES YOU HAD ME AT HELLO BRO ..

Joe, I loved you before this video, I love you more now. Homo or no homo, I respect and admire the heck out of you. Can't explain what it meant to me when you shared this with me a while back, and can't help but think I've let you down. THANK YOU for this video! Not just for me, but for everyone lucky enough to watch it. I've always watched your videos looking for something to comment on and leave a joke about because it always seems you appreciate it. But I've only got one comment for this.

TIME FOR ME TO DELETE ALL MY RANTS THEN DANG . THANKS FOR SHARING MY MAN AND WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT LIKE ME I AM BLACK AND TOO SEXY FOR MY SHIRT YET I GET ALONG WITH YOU ALL . POSITIVE ACTIONS CREATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES BRO R EMBER THAT. AND NO ONE CAN TAKE YOU SUNSHINE UNLESS YOU ALLOW THEM TOO BRO . BE GOOD AND STAY POSITIVE BRO IT IS FUN AND THAT IS ALL WE ARE ALL HERE TO DO MY MAN HAVE FUN AND ENJOY EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIPS IS ALL THIS COMMUNITY SHOULD BE ABOUT MY MAN LOVELY STORY

@Bertcat8 ILU2 Joey!! I just may surprise you one day and show my face. I can't do it right now because I am using the video camera on my phone. I will eventually upgrade and go big time lol. We need to get Julian off his ass and get a PCFTW going so we can hang out on blog!!