This is the first time I've ever commented on a video. I felt obligated to do so because you've changed my life yo. I've been a daily smoker since I was 14 years old, now I'm 41. Last year was one the toughest and because of that I consumed more weed than I ever have. Making me numb and a unable to move forward past my grief. It affected everything in my life. Friendships were lost because I couldn't leave my house or if and when we kicked it, I was checked out. My 20+ year career as a hair stylist took a hit as well because I just stopped caring about everything. All the things that I love and worked so hard for just didn't matter anymore. Everything you talked about was so relatable for me and you've given me the strength to stop. It's only been 4 full days, which I realize isn't a lot. But even so, I'm committed. Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing me that I can do it too. ❤

@ToureShow

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's so amazing to hear. Good job on four days away from it. That's a big barrier to cross! Keep going one day at a time. Sometimes it'll be one hour at a time. If you feel yourself slipping into the temptation, do something out of the ordinary, go for a walk or turn on a movie or clean the house, anything to break the routine that would lead to you smoking again. Keep it going! You sound like you know you needed a change and you've started 2020 on the right foot. Keep going! And if you make a mistake, don't beat yourself up, just get back on the wagon and recommit. But I think you're going to make it. One day at a time!

@KJF-hh8br

4 жыл бұрын

How ya holding up fam?

@chronicfish

2 жыл бұрын

how is it going, two years later?

you're an incredible speaker, thanks for this video

25 days cannabis free after being chronic for nearly a decade. Am also alcohol free for 1 yr and 1mth. Sober living has been so incredible. Gotta keep going w my weed journey though - I’ve tried to quit so many times - this has been my best run yet.

@nate8415

4 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@teddydedicated9981

3 жыл бұрын

You've got this. Day 1 here!!

@sylviariley2637

9 ай бұрын

How is it going now?

Huge respectz!! This applies to any addiction as I listen to it. "An addiction is a force inside you trying to stay alive." Man!!

This is one of the best inspiring videos ever put on the internet. I felt everything that was said was meant for me.

This is great I’m on day 5 been smoking since I was 13 I am now 23 and it’s just not it anymore tired of guilt trip tired of passing up great opportunities because of drug test tired of wasting so much money this is great I hope to stick to being a quitter 🙏🏾💯 wishing you best of luck on your journey

@teddydedicated9981

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats. You have da strength to beat this

Today is my first day quitting after smoking for about 10years straight and about 3.5 grams a day. This video stopped me from my first wake and back in more then 10 years. Hope I can do this

@KG-up9th

2 жыл бұрын

Hope? Nah you will I’m 6 days in and I feel so much clear and can actually do stuff. You’re life will change just make sure to have things to do because you’ll have a lot of spare time ❤️👊🏾

I’ve been about a week sober and I’m feeling strong about the journey

You didn't beat the addiction, you are the addiction. fill those spaces up that you filled with smoking with the act of getting out of your own head and helping others. Love your work man.

Thank you for the video! My story is very similar and haven't smoked in 7 days and never plan on taking another hit ever again! God bless

Congrats, all the best to keep it going into the new year, Touré! I recently quit/took a break from Mary Jane, myself, specifically Canadian government-regulated weed (bad weed) and overall, everything's better. Every single description you gave resonated with me in veracity. Thanks for upload.

GOD REPLACES OUR CRAVINGS WITH SELF CONFIDENCE WITH HIS GRACE, its like a Divine gift, that propels us forward.... given to us for walking through the fire and trusting the process, trusting God to lead us out of darkness. If drugs are open portals to demons then the solution must be a Spiritual one.

So inspiring and I really think you are onto an amazing outlet here on KZread. Thanks, Touré!

Thanks Toure. I'm inspired.

I feel you. 40 years old and I’m finally breaking free from weed after 15 years. Thanks for sharing your story.

Well explained. Exactly y I kept going&keep going on this journey. It was a natural progression of loving myself,enjoying my authentic self again&still having fun,enjoying my own company,and becoming mentally, spiritually,&emotionally healthier.still struggle during stress or down times,or times motivation is lacking. but being able to enjoy the feeling of complete clarity feels like some youth regained,as well as growth.its worth whatever the struggle is.becoming addicted to sobriety is real😄& it hit a lil different. Ty 4sharing ❤

I've watched a lot of these types of videos and this one is the best. You are a story teller! Awesome presentation.

Most of my friends that started with alcohol in school aren't here any more. But all my friends ho smoke are still up and running.

@JC_inc

4 жыл бұрын

Bengt Petersson, just because one is alive, doesn’t mean one is living.

@lanitaroper6024

Жыл бұрын

@@JC_inc this is deep😌

Thank you toure

Your one of my journalism icons keep up the KZread cause I'm on it way too much and like your work. I'd like to see more wide variety of topics personal, but still music and stuff you like. Keep It Up!

@ToureShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I've definitely got more personal stuff like this planned as well as a series about great songs.

I’m smoking as I watch. I’m still young and I tried to stop last week and lasted 4 days. This is a good reminder. I think the time for me to stop for good is coming soon. I’m also a musician and part of the hip hop scene and I’m telling you I got some of the biggest connects thru smoking. We shall see

I'm going to do my best. It's only day one for me.

Sobriety is it's own intoxicant ...but like most intoxicants ...it should be done in moderation

Amazing amazing amazing video.

Weed works great for my chronic Multiple Sclerosis pain. Wouldn't have it any other way.

@mb-md3wj

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its good for pain. Its good for a lot of people for many years until it isn't. Some people like you have a real purpose to use it But alot of people are just addicted to it.

ive followed ur work on prince for years, this helping me in my quest to live kush free

stay strong brother. I'm a quitter too

Thank you for sharing this.

Here's a fresh take on what you said about ALMOST getting caught numerous times, but always skating away scot free from a former 30 year smoker: the reason you didn't get caught and exposed publicly for smoking was because there is a higher power with plans for your life. PS I'm not a bible thumper, just spiritual. Pot, as bad as it can be is often the first step on the spiritual path for alot of people... good luck 🤞

Love this video! This was great inspirational and funny

Thank u for sharing. You’ve helped someone: me

The way you explained is awesome and correct 👍

Im struggling to stop for good but it creeps up on me I’m trying Stress depression and chronic pain but I’m trying to defeat the craves for weed

The voice -man🤣 right on brother- you damn right being a spectator in your own life sucks! Embracing the new me is the goal!

So inspiring

Well written.

Great video and very interesting! Im wondering if you ever experienced ear ringing after quitting weed and if so how long did it last?

Did you substitute marijuanna for any type of pills prescribed by a doctor for maybe anxiety or depression?

Day 10 Strongly going forward 👊

Hey brother I watch your video and its inspiring, but as I'm writing this comment I'm fighting my own voice inside of me, that keeps telling me to smoke, its my 3rd day without weed and my body feels like hell I'm having anxiety depression, because of the voice that keeps telling me to smoke, I didn't also belive that smoking marijuana was in a addiction I've been smoking over 10yrs and trying my best not to go back, how long did it take for the craving to stop and all this anixity to stop. Its killing me inside but keeping strong 💪. Any advice on how to keep me away or not think about it, a help will be appreciated 🙏.

All the right reasons♡

A good reason to be a quitter. Well told story. Made for interesting listening. Love Yah Babe!

@ToureShow

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

👏🏼👏🏼❤️

Chs is my reason I’m about to stop🤮15 year thc slave, suffering with Chs for 5 years now I’m ready,lowering toulerce at moment,

@freshterps5672

Жыл бұрын

@Paul Wilson I stop using concentrates…No more dabs or Vape pens.. I haven’t had a CHS episode since I stopped using concentrates plus I don’t abuse the flower like I used too,I medicate when necessary been in and out of the hospital about 15 times from Chs ..Stop having episodes as soon as I stopped concentrates and abusing the plant

How do I buy me one of these, "wives"...? ;)

you da man

How's sobriety going?

was smoking weed for over 25 years. waking and baking for the last 4. there is no voice in the head driving this or any other addiction, we are all addicts for the SAME reason and i will tell you what it is. it is to AVOID DISCOMFORT. for me it was the discomfort that was a result of bordem. i was an addict to weed to attempt to avoid good ol fashion bordem. for you it may be something else. the root cause is the same. to avoid some discomfort. dont fool yourselves into thinking it is something other then that. it really is that simple. its the same reason skid row is littered with addicts. they are ALL addicts to avoid some discomfort. no other reason exists.

Eloquent.

Him

LOL smoke to wash the dishes, NO!

So inspiring