My dad got sober when I was around 10 and relapsed when I was 21. He died in a wreck driving while intoxicated three days after my 22nd birthday (thankfully, he didn’t hurt anyone else). I was dumbfounded when he relapsed - he’d sponsored numerous people, bought a van just to have room to take addicts to meetings and rehab, and had been so involved in recovery. I miss him every day.

@amysho2192

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to lose your dad. Glad you had some years with him sober. ❤ I am quite sure he loved you and wanted the absolute best for your life.

@meghanodonoghue9066

3 жыл бұрын

It's an evil demon of a disease

I've tried to drink myself to death several times. A.A has saved my Life. Stephen and Laura, I'm so glad you're both alive today.

@shespip7797

3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong, keep fighting and don't give up x

@theremixonyoutube

3 жыл бұрын

and sometimes I think we don't hear it enough, even though I'm a complete stranger on the Internet, as a fellow member in recovery, I'm glad YOU are alive today.

@shespip7797

3 жыл бұрын

@@theremixonyoutubeme too :) and all the people who have commented supportive comments, im glad they are alive aswell and proud of them for trying to fight this illness

@joelarama

3 жыл бұрын

MikeyC Me too and the same as you..AA has saved my life. Keep coming back!! 👏🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

@nicolegrant2847

3 жыл бұрын

We're so happy you're still alive. Thank you for staying.

It feels good knowing I'm not alone in this battle for my life. I'm gonna be four years sober from cocaine this November myself. Thanks for sharing your story, Stephen.

@Marie-uq3yq

3 жыл бұрын

U and Laura are truly warriors, u should be so proud. U guys are inspirations, sending love from Ireland xxxx

@tianirichards9306

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Mark Angelo-Gallegos well done!! That is an amazing feat!

@itslaysa

3 жыл бұрын

Rooting for you, Sir! Congratulations 🌻

@camiegrace

3 жыл бұрын

Im a year sober from cocaine!

@elliedavis4744

3 жыл бұрын

@@camiegrace congrats!!

You know this must off taken lots of guts to speak up and in away when he talked about the panic attack I feel for him it’s hard I get it I really do you should be proud that you are now sober

Thank you for talking about this stephen. This was so brave

Thank you for sharing this! Happy 6th Sobirthday!

@cumiford2cumiford122

3 жыл бұрын

U 2 are amazing 👏 💖 😍 I have your book and love watching your videos they always make me smile 😃 😊 ☺ 😄 thank u much love vicki and amarra

@caryterrill8424

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Stephen. Right on. You will likely never ever know this but i wish for you that you will know of the many lives your story will inspire, has moved and no doubt save. Watching and listening to your story and feeling a since of how vulnerable you must have been feeling And fear of telling your personal experiences has to be the very priceless words of truth that resonates with one who sees themselves ad you where

@latoya5239

3 жыл бұрын

Happy 6th year, happy you got you life back together and your family

EVERY SINGLE THING THAT STEPHEN SAID HIT SO HARD AT HOME... EVERY SINGLE DAMN THING....

"When I was sober, color came back." That... Hit home. Hard. I've never used drugs, but I have been severy mentally ill and I have been addicted to the endorphine high from self-abusive behavior. *COUGH-cutting-COUGH-and a lot of other stuff-COUGH * I dont remember much, but I do remember everything being dark and sad and gray. But I do remember one day relaizing, that there was sun outside. That the grass was green. That color had come back. Weirdest of all instead of saddness I was feeling ANGRY. Just furious that this?? Was my life??? And I'd had enough. It was the day i did a lot of things. A lot of things that led me now being healthy and out of that cycle of self-abuse, or as out as you can be with permanent mental illness. Long road it was, but I never forget that day of noticing that color and feeling had come back.

@paigevasquez2424

3 жыл бұрын

I know how it feels. Cutting is an addiction, the endorphins are a high. The color came back to me when I quit cutting. Since being with my boyfriend of almost two years, I've relapsed three times. The last time was the worst. It was something his brother had said to me. I was a victim of sexual abuse from the age of 8 until I was 14, life was hell for so long. I began cutting from the age of 9, tried to kill myself at 10, 11, and 12. Met a guy I thought was good for me at 14. That guy was good for me for a year, he was two and a half years older than me, and he wanted more than I could give. By the time he and I had been together for two, I would relapse regularly and I didn't care, I didn't care who I was hurting as long as I could get relief. That guy and I broke up after being together for 2 years. Now the guy I'm with helps me so much. He doesn't get mad at me when I relapse like my ex did. He takes away sharp objects for several days and will ask me how I feel. If I feel like I'm going to relapse and cut I tell him and he'll put away anything I could use to hurt myself and he checks me for cuts. The difference is that he doesn't make me feel worse about it, he knows that I already feel bad about it and knows that there's nothing he could tell me that could make me feel worse than I already do, not that he'd do or say anything that would make me feel worse. He loves me even when I can't love myself.

I have never had a problem with alcohol or drugs. But my mama does. She's a terrible person towards me. I have 2 little brothers and i remember anytime she got drunk or high she would attack me and say horrible things. I think the worst thing she said to me was she opened my bedroom door and she threw a bag at my face and in it was a bunch of razors like the box knife ones and she said get out of my life. Worst thing she did to me was she beat me with a cast iron skillet broke alot of my ribs i was cover from head to toe in bruises and she crushed one of my eye sockets. I had to tell everyone at school i was in a car accident because i was afraid of being seperated from my brothers if cps got involved. (Pretty sure i had a concussion)But when she was sober she was still a terrible person. I got addicted to cutting because it was the only thing that helped me cope since i had no one to turn too. Im battling depression at the moment have been since i was 8 years old ill be 22 next month and i am actually 5 years clean from cutting. My husband doesnt understand why im depressed or why i have scars all over my body and i feel alone honestly but thank you for sharing your story it kinda helps me in alot of ways and im truly very proud of you and laura and you have a beautiful family!

@anascarlet

3 жыл бұрын

You are so strong. Good job hanging on! I hope you can get help and open up to your husband sooner rather than later... it's really great having someone you can open up to, speaking from personal experience.... although it is really hard.

@leighmichelle9585

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe support groups could help you? Mind and many online, even Facebook groups... Samaritans to phone if struggling.. I wish you the best for the future x

I went to my first AA meeting tonight because of this video. Thank you Stephen.

Every time I feel like drinking and using, I come to your channel. Y'all have what I dream of having...a family of my own. Seeing how happy you are....It's one of the things that give me the strength to keep myself sober. So thank you for talking about it and for making me feel that I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to, that I'm not alone or a freak. Thank you so very much. Hugs and sober kisses from Brazil ❤

The way he told his story is so relatable. I pray whoever needs help will come across this video. Congratulations on 6 years clean and sober.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

My story is identical brother. Except I had 7 years when I went back out. Coming up on 2 years sober now. I love you!!! 💗

So glad you're still here, Steven! You should be so proud of what you've done in sharing your journey with those who need to hear it. And just look how you've been rewarded! You have Laura and now Alfie. This big beautiful life was waiting for you all this time, you just needed to find it. Thank you for sharing your story today. And of course Happy Sober Birthday 💙

I just stumbled on this video on my 1st day sober and I can't express how much this has helped me today! It was just what I needed to hear.....looking forward to a bright future

@saraherget5089

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Congratulations to a new life. I pray for you and your recovery. Life awaits you🥰

From one recovering addict to another, great job, mate! Me and my wife just made 5 years a month ago. I love you guys! Keep coming back!!!

@nicolegrant2847

3 жыл бұрын

You are both an inspiration! Keep going🌻

Dude. Well I cried first and then I went and joined my first A.A. zoom meeting. Thanks for sharing your story.

I also want to thank S for talking about his addiction. It helps more people than you will ever know.

Nice Stephen congrat man, I had 8 years and it was gone in a blink of an eye, climbing back up to 1 year .

@crohniequeenab

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going.

I have to really watch myself because I recognize I have an addictive trait. It’s way too easy for me to become addictive to most anything. Congratulations to you for being sober and having the courage to talk about it.

@myaobrien9113

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, me too. both my grandmothers are drug addicts, and one of them died from overdose.

This was one of the most heart wrenching beautiful stories I’ve ever heard. My dad was in AA and I grew up in those rooms and in meetings because instead of getting a sitter my dad would bring me along. Hearing the stories from those men and women, all of them just like this one, molded my life. Be proud Stephen! 💙

Aw, im so happy to hear this story. My husband has struggled with addiction since he was a teenager. Sometimes it gets hard to sympathise when he relapses, since i have never struggled with addiction. Its nice to be reminded of how hard addicts fight, how hard they work and try to stay sober. Im so happy youre 6 years 😄❤ my husband is 8 months.

@freshstartification

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you and your husband and thanks for being honest about how hard it is to sympathise

Addicts aren't villains and your story is getting through to people. There is always hope for recovery! Thank-you for sharing.

I relate to him. My drugs of choice were Xanax and ambien. I, thankfully, can’t stomach alcohol. My mother died at 57 from her alcoholism. Thank you for sharing this. Going to finish watching now. ♥️

😭 Crying my eyes out all threw it. 😊 Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing these stories both of you. My 8 yr old and I watch your videos almost every night as a bedtime ritual. Her favorite is the baby-proofing one. I think she likes it because she's a little OCD. 😄 She could relate. My daughter's father is an alcoholic. I had to leave him when I was 3 months pregnant. I really hope he gets help one day. If he doesn't, we're still going to love him--just from a safe distance. ❤ Now I love your channel even more. Thanks!

Happy your sober well happy you both are. Addictions are very hard, I’m going on 5 and a half years sober and my hubby is 4 years sober. It was a hard road but we are doing better then ever. One day I’ll hopefully tell my story and help others to see that if people like me and you can do then they can do. You have to want to do it for yourself, I tried and tried because my family wanted it but it never worked. But when I lost my step dad and my mom a year after him I fell hard but I picked myself up and got help and tried really hard because I wanted it so bad. And I’m so happy I got sober when I did and happy I found my hubby when I did we saved ourselves and each other. Happy 6 years Steven and thanks for sharing your journey. 💜🖤💜🖤

Congratulations 🎊🎉🎂 that is an amazing story. I myself am an alcoholic and have been sober now for 7 years 3 months and 2 weeks. When I started I was suicidal and trapped in a toxic and abusive relationship and now I am Marrying a Cartoonist who I met because I was his fan. It's not easy I got Robbed a month ago I buried a friend who was murdered a few weeks ago and I just got my Fiancee out of the hospital, but it is worth trying it is worth hoping for better. Thank you for this I needed it very much.

@meghanr9639

3 жыл бұрын

Would have been that much worse if you weren't sober. That's what I told myself when I had to do similar things.. Much love!

@mrs.wontkins9294

3 жыл бұрын

@@meghanr9639 That is very kind of you. I sincerely believe we all have purpose we just need to be shown the way sometimes.

@meghanr9639

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

You too are so amazing. I’m so glad that you found each other. I have never had an addiction to drugs or alcohol but my husband was an alcoholic. He decided when our son was born he stopped drinking. He did exceptional for about 20 years. Then he started to drink occasionally, which broke my heart because I had lost someone close to me to addiction. My mother sister Rosie, drank herself to death by the age of 44. She came to stay with us the summer before she died. My mother told her she couldn’t bring her alcohol but she did & she hid it all over the house.. she even hid it in the toilet tank. She would get drunk while mama was at work and she would fall in the floor. My mother had waxed floors & they were very slick. She would beg me to get her up before mama came home but me being 6, I couldn’t. She would just spin in circles on the slick floor & under the bed. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t help her. They put her in rehab where she died during DT’s. She had just turned 44. She was a precious soul. So I never touched alcohol because of her. I had a hard time at first being around my husband when he drank because he reminded me of her. Not long after he started back drinking some he died of a massive heart attack, he was only 53. My life since then has been nothing but a nightmare. I lost everything including myself. I ended up having to move back to my hometown because I had no where else to go. He is buried 4 1/2 hours (one way) & I can’t even go visit him because my health has gotten bad. I wanted to move him but they said it would be around $10,000+ . We had no savings & I struggle just to keep the utilities on. I can no longer work & only draw a small amount & then we lost the house we were in to a storm on October 26. We had no insurance, because it was in my mother’s name & even though it was paid the cancelled it when she died suddenly. So here I am struggling to try to start again. I am so far down I don’t think I will ever see light again. I am struggling so hard with depression. I feel totally worthless and useless. There is no day that goes by that I don’t cry. I don’t have anyone to talk to but my son but I don’t want to bring him down, because I know he is struggling too. He watched his father die on a lonely roadside in another state. They had been on fishing trip when my husband died. It’s all I can do to keep going. I’m sorry I shouldn’t have burdened you with this. I guess I just wanted someone to care.

@kimberleycable

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this. What you and your son had been through is tragic. I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you need to heal in some ares of your life. It's difficult living with people who have alcoholism as a disease and incredibly hard to support someone who's sick. Please see if you could join an Al Anon family group for family who have seen their loved ones fall victim to alcoholism. A lot of times, children who have alcoholic parents or have seen other family members struggle with alcohol may choose alcoholic partners in the future. They often times have a lot of pain of their own as their family member cannot function to provide emotionally for their children. Please see if there are any support groups for family in your area as you will need a strong support network through the tragic things that happened to you.

Steven you are brave and strong, just like Laura.

I SWARE I LOVE these two human's SOOO MUCH!! I can relate to BOTH of them!! U BOTH are SOO BRAVE to bare ALL to the World!! It's soo HARD these day's to SPEAK on this DEADLY MAJOR ISSUE otherwise known as ADDICTION!! The video Laura did for her cuz that passed frm this evil disease, I WATCHED an CRIED rite with her!! She was soo RAW an soo REAL!! Stephen is a AMAZING SOUL jus like Laura!! They really ARE MENT to BE 💖💖 Thank U BOTH for speaking on ur own addictions an how it is VERY NORMAL to RELAPSE!! Only a small amount will go thru it all an NEVER AGAIN EVER RELAPSE!! That is a very sad FACT but it's a FACT!! THANK U LAURA and STEPHEN!! U TWO ARE AMAZING BEAUTIFUL HUMAN'S AND I ADMIRE THE BOTH OF U SOO VERY MUCH!!! SO MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT frm Florida!!! 💖💖🌴🌴💖💖

Steven, I was like you once. Not lost in drugs. But, lost in life. I just did whatever the hell i wanted to. Drank every weekend until i was wasted. Tried to hang out with people just so i wasnt alone. But with this coronavirus thing ,Ive been trapped at home. No REASON to drink. No REASON to socialize . so it gave me time to see that as long as im doing what I want to and it makes me happy.. then thats good enough. I started trying to be healthier and focus on ME and what i could do to enjoy MY life. I also added a serotonin supplement to help with mood. Ive started losing weight and i feel better . I still live alone. Im still isolated .. but i dont care about it because im remodeling my basement and making it more fun for ME. Remember guys.. the hardest fight to win is the one against yourself. Its YOU needing..craving drugs ir attention or a high. YOU are doing that. So fight it..and never give up.

Awesome story! I’m sober 19 months however I’ve been in and out of the program since 2008. But I’m doing the deal one day at a time.

I am so proud of you. Had tears in my eyes listening to your story. My mother is a alcaholic and to this day still denies she is. The hardest part is admitting to yourself you have a problem. I tried as a child for so long to try and "fix" my mother not knowing what I know now as a grown up She' has to admit it to herself that she is a addict for her to be willing to accept help. It's heartbreaking. I am so so proud of you. O im a mess right now with tears 🤣 so happy for you, Laura and your beautiful family ❤️

I'm in recovery and i don't know how I came by this video but I'm so glad

Three weeks til my 1 year soberversary! Congratulations to you sir and thank you for sharing your story

@katalinachatty4868

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Samantha. You’ve got this ♥️

im a mom whos been battling with addiction , been in recovery for 6 years......i know i need help, support and other resources to stay sober. ive basically done this alone , due to fear of turning into my dad who i buried (while high) in 2011. Listening to this made me see that i do need a sponser .....i just finished lauras book and i absolutley love your stroy. Gives me hope....i suffer from anxiety and need to start caring for myself sometimes i feel that urge to use....but i know i cant, time to look up AA

I’m so glad you have each other to help each other with sobriety. My dad is 8 yrs sober and I’m so proud of him. So proud of you both

As a fan, and as someone in recovery (more than 10 years sober), thank you for sharing your story, you show so much strength, both for Laura and your son, and your fans. This is the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Steven, your story will affect so many for the better than you'll ever know, and for anyone in recovery reading this, remember, one day at a time.

Congratulations! My husband & I celebrated 6yrs on May 28th of this year! SO much changes when we're clean & sober!! We just bought our first home & you guy's are having baby #2!!! So so so happy for you.....WE DO RECOVER! ONE DAY, ONE HOUR....ONE MINUTE AT A TIME

Thank you. My story too. 65 year old Blues musician fighting the same fight.

Thanks for sharing your story..... I'm personally struggling with alcohol at the moment but I really do want to get myself better and get back living life without being Intoxicated. Your story really is an inspiration Happy 6 years of sobriety🎉

Congratulations Stephen. I hit 5 years on the 8th of august. I will never take fir granted just laying in bed in the morning and being able to snuggle with my 4 year old daughter and her daddy. Not having to rush out the door from being sick. It is truly amazing.

My family is full of alcoholics and drug addicts. Most of them are recovering addicts now, my uncle is has been drinking everyday since he was 16 years old, he is 54 years old and hes in the hospital because his liver is growing out of control and he had fluid around his heart and lungs. He was told years ago that he has sorosis of the liver and never stopped drinking then. I'm hoping it's not too late for him to get sober, you should be proud of yourself! You did it! You got out of that toxic life. I am 7 years sober from opioids! I cant even imagine of going back to that life

My husband and I are 6 years sober too!! We checked into rehab the same day and alot of people doubted us because they said two addicts didnt need to be together because we'd be each others down falls!! We fought it together and we've been together for over 6 years years and married 2 1/2 years we have a beautiful little girl together and I have a son from a previous relationship and they both get to live amazing life's now!! We are so happy together and couldn't love life more!! So anyone who is going through this you can and will make it just keep your head up!!

Steven you are an inspiration my friend!! In recovery at the moment myself and fighting the daily battles and listening to your story has renewed my faith!! 12 step recovery for me is the only way!! KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT Sir!!! In love !!

I arm so proud of you guys!! I'm 413 days sober. I originally had 2 years but relapsed. I'm in the middle of reading Laura's book and it's phenomenal. Y'all are AMAZING

Thank you for sharing! I always forget not everyone we talk to is in the program 🤦🏻‍♀️ I can totally relate to sooo much of ur story. My sober birthday is 10-28-10 thank u so much to u and Laura for sharing ur experience strength and hope with me and the world. 🥰

Thank you for sharing your story. I related to this, so much. I, too, was addicted to prescribed medications. I thought nothing a doctor could prescribe would be bad. I had seizures from the medications that I took. I, too, lost everything. My family, job, friends. I served 60 days in jail. I came out more broken than I went in. When I got out of jail, I went to a live-in-rehab facility. Unfortunately, it cost me my marriage, my family and parents. I had to rebuild my life from the ground up. I’m thankful for second chances. I’m thankful for for my kids, who were resilient when younger. Sobriety isn’t easy when you have chronic pain, spinal degeneration, neuropathy. I take the lowest amount of pain medications I can. If I didn’t have something on board; I wouldn’t be able to walk, eat, do my daily day to day life. That being said, I try to take it only if I need it as I have a fear that I won’t be able to stop. I love your videos. Your content is amazing!

This story reminds me so much of my dads story. He was an alcoholic and used drugs and unfortunately we lost him July of this year to his addiction. He was only 52 and I wish every day I could've helped him more and miss him so much . It's a sad and lonely life. I'm so glad you are sober and living your life the best you can now!!! Congratulations to 6 years, it's an amazing gift every single day!

I will have 3 years clean off of heroin and meth next month. I understand so much of what you are saying. Proud of you and Laura!

Sept the 6th will be 1 year sober for me. It's been a very tough road but support from friends and family have helped. Something that still gets me and I cannot shake it is how much stress and how much I was a burden to them while I drank will still be with me for a very very long time. If you are struggling with sobriety, keep going forward. You are enough, you are loved and you are appreciated. Forwards ever, backwards never.

I hate psych wards. They r no fun. Your story is making me cry. I’m so proud of yaul

@ellahuber5824

3 жыл бұрын

They really are my mom is a social worker and she used to work at a psych ward (now she works for people who are partially being cared for) and some stories she told were awful Some bad ones are when she had to see kids being tied down for various reasons (she worked at an adult psych ward put the kids one didn't really have those bed and straps so children were brought in too, she had to take a 2 year break just too like be grounded) My friend was in a kids psychiatric hospital (for a stupid reason nothing was wrong with her) and she told me about this boy who was brought in by police he was like ten and they held him down and carried him into a room with handcuffs while he was screaming and crying and trying to get away There's this movie called system crasher and it's about this kid with an Aggression problem and we both my mom and I cried a lot but it was worse for my mom because it really hit close to home because the movie was so realistic

@kates8841

3 жыл бұрын

Michelle Jones yeah. They mistreat patients. They love to give shots too. Aren’t nice people.

@ellahuber5824

3 жыл бұрын

I mean some are probably reasonable and do stuff for a reason but than there are the other doctors

@74lisaj

3 жыл бұрын

No one gets well in those places i think, well how can they? The ones I've seen are bad, dirty walls urine soaked carpet. Ppl not being cared for properly or over medicated so cant even go to the toilet. No one can get well in a place like that. Ill never forget the smell of one in particular.

This was very very brave and to the people who didn’t like the video, how could you not like this. It was the most raw and real thing I’ve ever heard. Keep up the good work Stephen! God bless you and the family..... or good vibes if that’s your thing.

I found this video by chance. My mum was an alcoholic who died when I was young. She couldn't beat the addiction despite numerous attempts. Listening to your story has made me cry but has also helped me understand some of what she went through and also it wasnt she didnt love me enough just the addiction took hold. You've made me rethink a lot of hurts I've held onto for too many years. Be grateful every day for you being you and you should me amazingly proud you have been sober so long. Many people cant beat the addiction. I hope you amd your family stay strong together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this and for helping so many people, not just people with adictions but those of us on the other side.

Thanks for sharing! We just put our 20 year old in rehab for 45 days. He has been there for almost 2 weeks. Praying he comes out a better person and can use the tools he is given to become sober and happy with positive goals.

Stephen thank you for sharing your story I am so proud of you and Laura for getting help, you and Laura are wonderful parents, and I love you and thank you for the laughs 🤣 y'all are hilarious and we need people like you In our lives with all that is going on to help us smile ❤😊 I will keep yall in my prayers, God bless you, Laura and little Alfie ❤🙏🤗

Amazing testimony! I related so much to you talking about isolating yourself in one place, as long as you had your alcohol & drugs! That was so totally me for years! Thank God I'll have 10 months sober in 3 days!! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for sharing. I have over 10 years sober 1 day at a time. I hope anyone who see this and feels helpless know that they can have a life better than they could have ever imagined. It happened for me.

You are. The only person who has even remotely come close to give me a grain of insight into my father's alcoholism. He passed away from it years ago. Thank you, you are a beautiful person.

12 Steps saved my daughter’s life . ❤️

Congratulations on 6 years. You both are truly inspiring. And you make me laugh all the time. I don’t struggle with addiction, but my father does. And it is so hard watching him fade every single day. He doesn’t want help, but he want everyone to fix all of his medical problems. And now he is entering the worst stages of dementia. Thank you so much for keeping a smile on my face everyday. Love you both so much. 😘❤️

I believe that Stephen telling his story is going to resonate with a lot of people. I truly appreciate him and Laura being so open and honest about their addictions. They show you that there IS a good life after sobriety. More power to them. Bless them both.

Hi Stephen, your story really hit home with me. My husband is an alcoholic and really hasn’t had a year of sobriety in his life. Since COVID, he hasn’t been to a meeting and is starting to slip into his old ways by drinking a lot more. He won’t do zoom meetings and hasn’t. I would love if you could post your IG stories here so he can watch them. I think they might help him, because I can’t and it’s effecting our relationship because I’m becoming more bitter towards him.

Thank you Steven for talking about this!!! I'm a recovering addict also coming off the pills, heroin, and even crack!!! I've been on methadone for over 3 years I have had 2 heart attacks in 2 years so they recommended I not come off of the methadone because of my heart!!! But it's a struggle every day to stay clean!!! I did everything under the sun to get high everything!!! But having the love and respect of my adult children keeps me clean!!! I can't bear there disappointment!!! I love you guys!!!

God bless you. I’m sorry you struggled I have schizophrenia and I’ve had panic attacks too. They are horrible. I am proud of yaul for being sober. Such an accomplishment. Much love to you three

Thank you sharing this. Addiction took almost everything from me. My Dr was my drug dealer. I wasn't even questioning anything I was told so I had my name dragged through the mud because of this. But I found god got sober and fought everything it was all dismissed I have two healthy boys one has some issues but he's ok. I overcame so much and yes I still have people who through things in my face still. I had a house fire right after my cases were dismissed... I'm in my car at the moment til apartments are opened. Well the one I can afford. It's tough trying to overcome and fix everything and being told you are this and that still when you know you have overcome so much...

I'm 9 years sober off of crack cocaine and about 6 years sober off of opiates. I doctor shopped, lied, stole, you name it. I am on Methadone and some people don't think that's "clean" but it keeps me from doing all of those horrible things. Congrats on 6 years! Keep up the good work!

I feel so honored that you trusted us with your story. It is amazing how addicts can convince ourselves that we’re not addicts. I went through many years of telling myself that I was fine because if I was an addict, I wouldn’t be able to do all that I did. I’ve been clean since November 2014 and it hasn’t been a breeze. I think what doctors and regular people need to understand is that addicts are risk takers. I remember I was in outpatient rehab and they did random drug tests. I’d had one at my last appointment, so I thought, “I probably won’t have one tomorrow at my appointment”, and I took some pills that I wasn’t prescribed. I knew that I could be kicked out if I failed a drug test, but I was willing to risk it to get high. Stopping your drug of choice is obviously very important, but I truly believe that if you’re not in therapy, you won’t stay off drugs for long. We abuse drugs because there is something we’re trying to numb. If you stop everything, that pain will still be there waiting for you to deal with it, but your coping mechanism won’t be there. If you are struggling with addiction, please get into therapy. ❤️

Thank you for being so vulnerable. I was on Xanax and Norco for YEARS so I relate to your words. Congrats on the sobriety! 😍

I have no idea what it would be like to be addicted other than hearing your story, but I will say your strong and very brave to tell your story. Congratulations on your six years sober. Be well.

I love this. My husband and I are working the 12 step. He has 78 days today and I have 110. So glad you talked about this.

I'm sitting here, sick with COVID and my husband's fell off the wagon, yet again. Thank you for sharing your story and thank you Laura for encouraging this. I've been grappling with what to do all night. This gives me a different perspective. One that I don't have on my own. Thank you both for that and CONGRATULATIONS on your sober b-day's, both of you and your babies. 🎉💝🎉💝🎉💝🎉💝

I'm 16 days sober today, just starting the 12 step program. This gives me hope that I can heal and live a life beyond my wildest dreams.

How brave to tell your story .My mother fought addiction for years and years . It was a daily struggle and unfortunately she took a lot of her anger and frustrations out on me. I never understood why she did this until I was much older and now have come to accept that she was trying to escape something deep from her past. In my early twenties a really close friend of mine died of a heroine overdose - to see her life gone and wasted was so hard. She was an amazing artist- her struggle too was extremely difficult to watch. One thing I have learnt is that you can give love and everything to the addicted person- but they have to make the decision to want change.Keep sober and making your amazing videos.

This made me cry and I pray that my children won't have this horrible disease. It's not a choice and I'm grateful that awareness is being spread. So much love to you laura and steph

Steven be proud!! You fought the devil and won!! I’m going to FH onward this to someone I know who needs this desperately. Thx you for your honesty 🤗

I really really think you two are just lovely. I sat here watching this smiling, you are both so honest and it really feels like you care. But then I felt all the guilt. Because all I was thinking was ‘I need to take some more codeine tonight, just to take the edge off’ but it’s ok I’m in control....I’ve just finished the most of a bottle of a wine and I sat watching this video smiling for you whilst literally thinking as soon as this finishes I’ll have some codeine. But I’m not an addict. That’s not me 😔

From one addict to another I am so proud of you! I admire you for sharing your story. We have to share our experience, strength and hope to stay sober. For me, my Higher Power and the 12 Steps have gotten me through. I’ve messed up, but I learned from it and tried again. It’s been a everyday battle that I have to choose to win, and just for today I am sober!

Congratulations on your sobriety! I was addicted to opioids like oxycontin and oxycodone for about a decade. I did lose everything even my kid but I got her back full time after 2 years sober . I've been sober 4 years now and my worst day sober is better than my best day using. I did it to numb out past trauma and anxieties. I'm so glad I did it and me and my bf done it together and we were the only support one another had atm. When we were done we were done and that's what I tell people when they ask how to recover that they have to want it or it will not work. Anyways so proud of both of you ! I love hearing success stories.

Woohoo!! Love hearing this, the journey back from addiction is a rough road, been there, still walking daily the road of recovery! Celebrate YOU everyday dear Stephen... And love yourself well!!❤

So proud!! Happy 6 years sober❤️ I’m 17 and am 2 years sober from Md and drink❤️

I listened more intently to this video than any other on KZread in all the years watching it. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on finding a happiness that I hope lasts for you with all my heart.

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Well said ♥️

Thank you for sharing your story I have 4 years sober from opiates and as a addict every day is a struggle still to this day but I thank God every day I wake up sober I take suboxone and it has helped me tremendously I have had to cut ppl out of my life even my sister because my sobriety is more important to me than anything else it's ppl places and things ive realized that statement is so true

I'm also in recovery! Thanks for sharing about your struggles. I honestly had no idea you both dealt with addiction and I've been watching your comedy bits for a year now. I'm gonna have to check out Laura's book now. Blessings to you both!

I felt the same way. Thank you so much for telling your story. Ive been following you guys for quit a while. I love yall

You are so incredibly brave, never give up fighting even on your dark days not for your son or Laura but for yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to live.

Hearing other peoples stories really help me stay clean..so thank you for sharing! It is a vicious cycle when you use pain pills, after years it gets to expensive and then you turn to heroin cause it's cheaper and you dont get sick...I had thought about quitting so many times because looking in the mirror it wasnt me..I had lost all my personality beside anger! I finally figured out there are medical detox programs finally got a bed, had 2 slip ups, ended up back in detox and a rehab program after and have been clean 5 years.

I love you. Thanks you so much for sharing. I've always thought you were an amazing dude, and now I know why. My addiction was 4 pints of vodka, a gram of heroin, 10 MGS of Xanax and random amounts of cocaine every day. I was always sick. Miserable, panic attacks and I had severe PTSD from a 3 year stint in a highly abusive, lock down cult as a teenager. No clue how to cope. I still feel alone a lot. Listening to your story reminded me that this happens to amazing ppl too.

Thank you for sharing your story. My Ex lost his life almost a year ago to alcoholism. I wasn't with him the last few years of his life, but sharing your story lets others know there is hope.

I lived 5 years covering up for my wife which I learned was enabling her addiction but as an older member of AA told me on my first support visit, only the addict can make the decision to quit and to stay sober, good luck to you, I've been in the music biz for 40 years and I've seen many out of control, the old mantra, "you quit, go to jail or die"......

I wish so much my husband and I had the guts to do what you did. We are I guess you'd say "functional." He works full time, I "only" drink at night but yeah...every day, several drinks, hard liquor. We hate it but the thought of giving it up is terrifying! I am so in awe of both of you and applaud you for being so real and raw and honest. You both make me laugh daily. Thank you for sharing your story!

Wow. How far you both have come. The way and tone he speaks, I could listen all day

Thank you for sharing your story & i wish you much happiness Stephen.. You both make me laugh so much with you videos, thank you for sharing your honesty..Your little guy Alphie what a dear little boy god bless & keep safe.

Happy Sobriety Birthday! 6 years is absolutely fantastic! I lost my brother to fentanyl 6 years ago. And I struggle (sober but struggle daily) often with my demons to not repeat what my brother did.

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS

That hit me hard you are so strong Steven. Having gone through all of that, I hope you know how much this has touched all of us. Thank you for sharing your story, you have so much strength and courage and it takes alot to do what you did.

Wow, it's heartbreaking to know you went through that. I've never been an addict, but I can imagine the pain that it caused you. I'm so glad you're still here and taking care of yourself now. Congratulations on your recovery! You're a really strong person.

Thank you for sharing your story. As a mom it gives me hope that my son will one day overcome his battle with drugs. Happy 6th anniversary.

My dad has thankfully been sober since 1990. I thank God everyday for the cop who used to always see my dad drinking in his yard. So one morning, he saw daddy pull out for work so he decided to pull him over. Daddy was to the point he had to drink before, during and after work so he blew a 1.9 on what he basically drank the night before since he'd only had one beer so far that morning. That's a lot!! Today daddy is in his seventies and i don't think he'd still be alive had he not stopped drinking. After his DUI, he tried to quit cold turkey but he had a fit. So my grandpa told him he had to start back drinking and wing himself off so he did. Somehow he did it own his own. He's a totally different man than who i grew up with. Actually he was always a good dad, he just falls less now and his health is a lot better. I try to always remember that addiction runs in my family. Fear of the same fate has probably kept me sober as well. I don't ever want to be beholden to something like that. Ever Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you beat this horrible disease...

It takes a lot of strength to talk about all your addictions and falls back in. But keep up the strength and the hard fight for life. Bless you both