1 YEAR SOBER

[@The_Only_Uno]

Seeing this gives me hope. Currently dealing with this now.

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

🙏I'll second that. You can beat this. God willing.

[@foes7032]

You got it bro ✊🏾.

[@TheStairAisle]

Me too man it's been some years but eventually it does get better haven't seen much results on my innerself for the longest but just doing a little bit when you can adds up in the end I guess cause it's finally getting better for me but I couldn't see the road for the longest but it's there

[@matthewlittle9748]

Prayers up rn for you bro 🙏🏻

[@NunyaDamnBiz1984]

@Tha Imperial Keep that fight up bro! I know it's a battle but so worth it. Keep that fight up!

[@emmettlester739]

Lux voice *ITS HEALTHY* Its amazing Avocado.

[@royalrelle1484]

Congrats to AVO! 🥑🙏🏾, do whatever makes you the best person

[@stefon913]

You and jay blac are the best things outside of league owners to happen to battle rap

[@Blickyrobyason]

Maybe even better since league owners throw shade when not needed

[@stefon913]

yoBarlo nah don’t be ungrateful now

[@R-Mean1000]

@@Blickyrobyasoni think they have to deal with alot of shit

[@1991jj]

Say less 🔥🔥🔥

[@jraymond1988]

I'm not even the biggest fan of Jay Blac and I can get behind this.

[@DannyTheBarGod]

Blessings bro!!! My wife has 9 months clean. I go to the meetings with her every week and it's inspiring to see people take back control of their lives after fighting addiction. You have to be a apecial kind of person to kill them habits.

[@alfiegiles]

Love you brother very inspirational

[@ronduece9066]

MVP of our community. Everyone appreciates you bro

[@mindlander]

What a fucking incredible idea to spread the positivity you've found in sobriety. Goddamn it I love this man!

[@southside6093]

If Avo wasn’t the 🐐 to anyone before, this solidifies it.

[@hendrix5757]

FACTS!!

[@PenCliqueMedia]

As a fellow Los Angelino, the drunk-driving thing is incredibly real. With shit public transit and expensive surge prices for ride-share apps, we often find ourselves driving "buzzed" late at night. During my 20's I remember doing it so often, I'd have nightmares about crashing. Or that sick feeling you get when you remember drinking and then you WAKE UP in your bed miraculously. My drinking's gone down to a much more moderate level, but only because the novelty's worn off at 33. Just wanna say I'm glad you found your sobriety, and you are a treasure to the culture. Thank you for all that you've done, Avo

[@onosapien4091]

This man singlehandedly saved my life, show him love please!

[@MuhammadSharifOfficial]

I've been drinking at least 2 forties of colt 45 every night for almost 6 years now. This video really gave me hope. I'm not going to drink tonight. I don't want to drink ever again. I will check back in sometime down the road and let you know how it goes for me.

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Ty Banks amazing bro YOU GOT THIS

[@URL2K]

I admire this 🥑!!! You a GOAT for many reasons and this video just catapulted that status. I needed this. Salute 👑!

[@itsplayer1746]

Exactly what I needed to hear today. My life's been on a downward spiral for the last 8 years and every bad decision I've made in life has been due to alcohol. Today's the day for change. Ty brother

[@jeffyandjohnworld517]

Salute Avocado I'm 43 and needed this today thank you

[@frizankrizizzo]

This is very inspiring for anyone that needs to hear it. I still drink beer, I still drink wine, I still enjoy bourbon and mixed drinks. For me it was the partying and binging that was unhealthy. I have at Max about 2 drinks per week. Often on just weekends and often skipping a weekend. I genuinely enjoy the taste of certain beers drinks etc, there is a safe and healthy way to consume it ... but don’t mistake my story for being unsupportive. I know it’s very difficult to get support to stop. ESPECIALLY from your “friends” if all they do is drink. So I really do love you giving a platform and support to people that need it.

[@anthonybruce7686]

I'm going thru a similar situation I'm on a detoxing off of Xanax 10 days left. Keep it up Avo Stay Strong

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Anthony Bruce congrats bro you got this

[@anthonybruce7686]

Thank you really appreciate it.

[@brandonliptak20]

Good for you Avo. So much respect. Addiction is so hard to beat. I have 8 years November 23rd myself. 1 day at a time.

[@biggiefan4eva839]

Congratulations man I'm working on for years God willing next year on the 1st. Gets better and it gets easier God bless you man

[@Mike-eo7iv]

Good shit my guy

[@biggiefan4eva839]

that part I know it's just something you say like.... God willing..... knock on wood... things that you say it's just something I said some people say God has nothing to do with it some people say he does...for me God has something to do with it but this isn't about me this is about this man who has one year sober let's just leave it at that

[@eon001]

My relationship with the gym actually helped curb my drinking. I enjoyed making fitness and strength gains more than I getting buzzed. I still drink casually, once every few weeks, but I don't have a problem with it (Other than getting blacked out now and again. Need to work on that). Thanks for sharing.

[@Livestronglos]

Proud of you Avo. The whole rap community has your back!!

[@YesItsDinero]

Thank you Avocado for your contributions to the world

[@GoodGood-iz1so]

Its amazing how something this small can go so far. You just changed someone’s life

[@alienalphabet]

For people struggling with opiates. I know it feels like you’ll never be able to be clean. I know it feels like you’d probably die instead of getting through the withdrawals. I just want to say that your worth the battle and you CAN return to the person you were before you started using. It Can happen as soon as you decide to make it happen. You may have to lose a lot of things, including your job, relationship, self confidence etc... but it’s temporary. Your mind is playing tricks on you. Your body is playing tricks on you. Just know that on the other side is a clean you. The real you. A blank book for you to write your new chapters of your life. Trust me. It’s worth it and your worth it. The feeling of being sober may not initially feel better than the high you used to get when you first started, but the freedom of not being controlled and enslaved by a chemical will bring back a peace in your mind you may have given up on, but it’s still there. It’s very achievable. You can do it. Ask yourself “What if”? What if I could do it? What if I can change the situation I’m in? What if I could finally help other people? Feel free to hit me up. If you need someone to talk to without any judgement. Or else I’ll see you in Kyle’s chat on Wednesday’s.

[@salm7804]

Avo is, without question, the most underrated part of the culture and what he contributes to it. I Salute you for this king.

[@zerializing]

I have a similar story Avo. I had been drinking heavily since I was 20. I drank at least 3 tall cans a night and at my worst I would drink 6-8 tall cans a night. I had sleeping problems so I would justify drinking as a way to help me sleep. Everyone told me I had a problem and I would use the same excuses. I'm not hurting anyone but, myself.. I'm not out drinking in public I'm at my house.. I'm not violent.. Though towards the end I became verbally abusive.. I started to re-evaluate myself when my second son was born. I had a few tall cans like I always did and I would place the cans and the empties on the floor by my couch.. My son had just started to learn how to walk and he kicked over a half full can and spilled it.. It was the last can I had and I was pissed.. I was mad at him because I didn't finish the can and it was my last one so I felt I need to go to the store and get more now and I did.. but before that I yelled at him.. startled him and then ignored him. I was a real piece of shit.. The next day I thought back at the incident in my rational mind and I felt like complete shit.. I thought about how I could be so mad at an innocent person that I love so much.. and that's when I made the commitment to myself. I won't drink anymore. I have now been sober for 2 years thanks to my sons. The more months that went by the more I realized the excuses and justifications were ridiculous and the more ashamed I was that I wasted such a long period of my life, arguably more than 15% of it drinking and being obnoxious. I'm also 34 years old and most of the health problems I thought I had while drinking have disappeared. I also quit cold turkey without any groups or sponsorship. Just the love I have for my sons was all I needed. They saved my life.

[@RuinYourDayNow]

zerializing man thank you for sharing your story!!!! You’re incredibly strong!

[@matthewganley5951]

As a recovering gambling addict, this really resonated with me. Taking that step is the best thing we can do for ourselves. It's certainly not easy but most things that require that level of effort and commitment rarely are. What I would say is the rewards are far beyond anything booze, drugs, gambling etc. could ever give us. Congrats on your 1 year brother. I've been gamble free for 3 years and 5 months. I have self respect, peace of mind and integrity. Life is to be lived.

[@Derek2k]

Whatever you do don't pick up a mobile game

[@danielsjoseph5547]

Facts! Unfortunately, gambling has evolved a lot throughout these years. Stay away from those microtransactions, homie. Stay strong. Congrats on those 3 years and 5 months! Keep it up!

[@Derek2k]

@@danielsjoseph5547 you know what's up bro. Respect

[@amyc9155]

This is amazing. Thank you SO much for sharing your experience, strength, & hope. As someone that was in and out of addiction for a long time until I finally got it together for good on June 15, 2015, I know how incredibly difficult it can be. This is very brave of you to come out and share & I commend you for that. Keep just putting one foot in front of the other. 💜💜

[@arturkhorikyan3769]

Congratulations Avo, I've been dealing with addiction problem and recently 2 weeks ago my dad had an open heart surgery so things in my life has not been going well .. Contemplating on quiting my habit from tommorow ...God bless you

[@jamal4717]

This is amazing. You created Ruin Your Day as an excuse to drink and it eventually helped you stop. You should be proud of your year of sobriety.

[@BasicallyFreeDFW]

1 day at a time. Be aware of your relapse cycle and conquer it. Be grateful everyday that you wake up you didnt drink. Thank your higher power. You are a survivor of the disease and you are not alone.

[@_D3VOE_]

Avo this really hit frfr ty!!🙏🏽

[@DrumNbassSets]

Well done fella, proud of you, I hope this inspires you to help others, we all need each other in this world

[@MyR3aLHipHop]

First step is recognizing you have a problem but immediately after, you gotta really WANT to stop. I know ppl who know they have a drinking problem and just dont want to change. Good for you, Avocado.. stay blessed

[@SirTizzy]

So proud bro! Super glad that you've improved and now u feel like a new person! Keep elevating bro

[@christopherhira7357]

This was great. There’s often times people have a story worth telling, but they keep it to themselves. I’m sure someone out there will be inspired to live a better life. Avocado is a legend in this battlerap game PERIOD.

[@realtalkrob]

Thanks Avocado!! Appreciate you’re honesty and hope for ppl with addiction

[@isaiasviana8419]

nice! Thanks 🙏🏼 Avo this video is awesome. Everyone who has a problem drinking and follows you will be empowered by this.

[@beastemeauxde7029]

Keep it going bro. Peace

[@DutchMaster21]

ALWAYS been a fan of you Avo, but seeing this other side of you that's so honest and introspective makes me respect you on a whole new level. Can't tell you how much I admire and respect you man, and congrats on reaching this milestone. I've dealt with addiction and almost lost my wife, kids, and entire family over that bullshit. Now I'm clean and sober almost 3 years. You seem like such a stand up dude, and by using your platform and your celebrity to bring awareness and support to other people like this, you're honestly making the world a little bit better place my guy. Keep working, always strive for self improvement, and I look forward to hearing more about your journey next July 15th. Much love from Philly 💯

[@mrjcs1989]

💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 we love you Avo!!! Keep going my guy!! You bring so much to this culture!! You on the Mount Rushmore as a creative!

[@jaysonloggins4737]

How did u stop alcohol

[@RotationHipHop]

Thank you for everything Avo & Congratulations.

[@BinnyManChillin]

My father has been sober for 25 years. Still calls himself an alcoholic and knows it only takes one bad day. Keep moving forward. Good luck avo

[@CoolTableGhost]

This shit is what turns people into Kings...and what turns Kings into Gods. You are the man Avocado. You are the goat.....we stand with you king.

[@TexasTrip]

Avo, this is by far the best video you’ve uploaded. Powerful. You’re appreciated my man.

[@iladiesnutzoyochin]

Amazing Avo. Takes a lot of man to post a video like this. You know damn well there aint a person out there that knows who you are that doesn't have your back. We're all here in 2019 to support each other and break the mantra of being hard or tough or like you said "the guy that drinks lots of beer". That aint shit when our brothers and sisters are out here poisoning themselves. We can't create a culture of watching, we have Ruin Your Day for that. We have to create and fortify the roots of a culture thats proud of their friend making it to 10 days sober, or 100 days, or a year. Every hurdle is part of the same race. We got this man. Even up in the middle of Canada, your voice has reach and has impact. Much love brother.

[@martingoddard3994]

Avocado deserves mad respect. He's doing a lot for the culture and thats FACTS!

[@MulletMike]

Gotta love Avo! I’m genuinely glad you made it out of your darkness. So you can continue to share the light 💯🙏🏿

[@ronduece9066]

Wow bro. You never know what demons ppl are battling (no pun intended). Praise God 🙏

[@Kushert]

Amen brother

[@paullaney3339]

Amen!

[@Bigbuggin]

Wtf did imaginary sky man do? Praise avo

[@HorizonHipHop]

@@Bigbuggin well for one he very well could have got Avo home safe those nights... who really knows either way, really good luck or God

[@Bigbuggin]

@@HorizonHipHop grow up

[@MisterJiffy]

Well done Avo, I'm 8 months sober myself, and seeing you in your early sobriety was one of the things that inspired me to think that I could finally do the same. Thank you.

[@RuinYourDayNow]

MisterJiffy congrats on the 8 months bro!!!

[@3000cbreezy]

CONGRATS AVOCADO!!!!!!! 👍🏾🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@Joeyfingaz1]

I was a heavy drinker as well, kicked it and haven’t had a drink in 6 years. Keep fighting the good fight Avo you’re a god in battle rap culture.

[@FREEM1ND]

Sobriety and self love is a life long journey. Thank you for being such a positive influence for the culture, Kyle! Keep doing what you do. We love you!

[@Chemistryfiles]

You're an inspiration!

[@tyroneallensr.5163]

Congratulations baby boy. Wishing you all the best in your journey.

[@defiantking7777]

Love you Avo!!!!! God bless brotha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@stevan8437]

A month and a change sober, thanks Kyle. Seeing how well you are doing gives me hope. Peace my man

[@Howardhughes732]

Keep doing your thing man!! I am a recovering alcoholic/addict myself bro I did 13months in jail this last time. My addiction has held me back my whole life I’m 2yrs sober now I own my own company I have taken care of legal stuff and haven’t been to jail Since. I’m making money having fun and getting married. GOD BLESS You bro DONT HAVE THE 1st drink u won’t get drunk

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Nicholas DeStefano congrats on your progress man!!!

[@SoopaMario]

Thank you for making this video Avo. I needed to hear this. 10 years sober over here. Salute to you sir.

[@d13awa31]

Good shit avo! 💯true GOAT

[@ShakesWonder]

Real talk Avocado. Thank you. I know your channel is called Ruin Your Day...but you made my day fam. I’m dealing wit the same issue and I’m a work in progress. Salute 💯

[@jbdeeds3896]

6 months sober off herion. Thank god for battle rap and ruin your day. Im a rapper so it really sucks getting sober and the writers block. But when i was withdrawling and dying in bed for two weeks. My distraction was your videos and community. So im a huge fan avo

[@VConley]

Congrats on your discipline, hard work, and triumph! I’m proud of you, man.

[@thegoatyanamsayinn7497]

Avo is so fkn dope i just love him so much hes not even really a youtuber and its still my favorite channel to watch hes the type of person that you cant even hate everyone in the culture respects him🙏🙏🐐

[@7912RUIT]

damn , this was personal ....very inspiring! glad you stopped drinking....great video! One Love for Battle Rap!

[@megeal164]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..the man

[@RahRighteous]

Avo I salute you my guy. Keep it up 💪🏾

[@Know1_nice]

So awesome! Congrats on your sobriety, you got this. You providing a safe space for all people dealing with addiction and illness on your platform is truly a gracious gesture. Your the man 🥑

[@sheldonm]

✊. Thank you for this. The BRC are here for you! We're proud of you. Keep up the good personal and professional growth!!!

[@PCkeez]

I’m gonna be 4 months soon. Spent 6 weeks in treatment and this video inspires me to keep going. We’re only as sick as our secrets. Thank you for this. Bless up! #onedayatatime 🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑🥑

[@Drabee]

Well done avo, you are 1 of my inspirations!!, 1 month sober so far!

[@MrChops2010]

Hella dope. When I saw the title I was like bruh you drink every video but skipped through the more recent ones and saw the guest drinking but not you. That's a lot resilience bruh to be able to stay true to it in a social space like that. Congrats Avo, strong message and very much needed.

[@chrisgnarley007]

Congrats bro, good shit! Stay 💪

[@danielcalix3325]

Avo you're a beast man! One year sober is one hell of an accomplishment! Thank you for taking the time to explain you're perspective of addiction, I'm sure this wasn't an easy video to make being this open to such a large audience, I hope this gave you some much needed catharsis. Big love

[@JustNatIsFine]

Congrats Avo!!!! You’re the man!

[@DEADTEAMXXIII]

At 21 years old I lost my mother to alcohol addiction her organs just completely failed after constant alcohol abuse, alcoholic seizures were something I was exposed to from a young age. Haven’t touched alcohol since I was 18 I’m now 30 years old Keep it up Avo you’re doing a great thing for the people around you that care for and love you ❤️. RYD for life

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Pez D Spencer I’m so sorry to hear about your mother man. Congrats on your sobriety!

[@DEADTEAMXXIII]

Ps I also quit weed recently that had been a daily thing for me since I was a teenager the first part is the hard part I definitely resonate with not having those same friends I lost them all but gained myself back. Keep us updated my guy we love you and appreciate you a tonne 🥑 = 🐐

[@CAMSRUNCLUB]

Congrats Avo! 🥑 Love the honesty and the willingness to put this out and help others! You’re the Man! ♥️

[@NoelTeruGibson]

Love this & love you Avo. Righteous living 🙏🏾❤️✊🏾

[@FrankiePhraser]

Love you man. This was amazingly powerful and I wish you nothing but the best as always. Thanks for all the years you’ve put into the scene. You’re a diamond and I’m happy to hear you’re in a better place.

[@sstruth27inclusive60]

Congrstulations AVOCADO. IM 35 YEARS OLD AND SOBER 18 AN HALF YEARS BROTHER.,GOD IS,GOOD NEVER STOP 🙏🙏🙏. HIT ME,IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK. UNITY SERVICE RECOVERY BROTHER.

[@nezzarkid]

Respect, Avo, and congratulations. Much love.

[@LIVEFROMTHEBLOCKTV]

Avo is the 🐐 for this. We deff start off drinking for fun and find your self drinking cover the akes and pains of life. Congratulations g

[@godsmystery564]

There's a good side and a bad side to life, without going through bad times you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the 2 and would be less humble, think of a tree or structure, the bad times have helped you to dig deep and root yourself in to who you are but that's to make your rise much stronger, without those roots or bad times you would topple over in the first storm of negativity which would be bad as well so you see it's enabled to avoid hardships, they happen to make you stronger. I've been there myself and I appreciate your honesty, I actually plan on blogging soon to put my message out to the world in hopes to we're really all not that much different. 👑

[@venod3134]

I peeped that you stopped drinking on the show. I have a similar story (even though i did drink a little as a kid.) But i stopped a year ago as well, i have had a few since but i haven't been drunk nor have i done the daily drinking since. I'm a monster when i drink, like the total opposite of how i act when im in my right state of mind. Today drinking is no longer a factor in my life. I don't hang out often but when i do the homie drink and i will puff my meds. Drinking is ass ya'll. Its not cool. And its killing us. Try and stay as sober as you can my people. Thank you for sharing this Avo.

[@9DMBEATS]

Congrats man! Dope to hear. I'm going on year 7 myself! I still smoke trees but alcohol didn't mix well with me. It's been great since putting the bottle down. Awesome story. I can relate.

[@RuinYourDayNow]

9DM Beats 7 years!!! Amazing congrats that’s huge!

[@9DMBEATS]

@@RuinYourDayNow Thanks man! It only gets easier!

[@spader7889]

This is so inspirational. I am at rehab for a opioid and xanax addiction in Sweden where I live right now. This will help me get through the day, maybe the week. Congratulations to you! Good luck to everyone who suffer from any form of addiction.

[@checkie7168]

Congratulations! I celebrated 5 years the first week of July. The times flies by. You'll make it there too!

[@oscarchachi_tv]

Awesome, Avocado! I've been sober for 3 years, and was dealing with the same thing, brother. Keep your head up and keep up the good work! You're Awesome. Much Luv, Homie

[@RedEyeJedi850]

We love you bro. Glad to see you turned your life around. Awesome way to spread hope.

[@FobbDeep]

Good on you, brother!

[@EricTheYoungGawd]

I’m glad you kicked the addiction. Good to hear you eliminated a lot of toxic behaviors that came along with it as well. Keep it going man

[@kensniffeyjr1004]

Salute avo...happy for you my guy. The culture needs you

[@KellyBetz]

You're so insanely brave to make this. Thank you so much! Inspiring. I feel less alienated because I know you've gone through the same shit. Thanks again!

[@charlesbeem3323]

Casual battle rap fan who’s been watching RYD for awhile now, never commented. This is worth a comment. This is phenomenal man. Congratulations - both for the accomplishment and the transparency and humility to put this out there.

[@MeV2100]

This really hit me close. My ex broke up with me a little over a year ago and it felt like my whole world was ending. I seriously didn't feel like i could continue after losing such a big piece of my life. Since then i've changed how i lived, lost 70 pounds and become a better human being overall. Thank you for sharing your story Avo, it means a lot to me and im sure it means a lot to all of us.

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Mev congrats man on getting through the pain and doing good for yourself!!

[@DOS_1990]

Well done Avo, you identified a problem and took it into your own hands. Massive respect!

[@kfcgodfather7613]

I’m proud Avo and we all are! I know this took a lot to admit but you are giving hope to people who might be in similar positions you were in. I hope the positivity continues to spread and the safe space helps many more people

[@90boyle]

This resonates with me quite a bit.

[@jaygrams1587]

Thanks for sharing this!I heard u mention this before, just didn't know to what extent. You definitely saved a life or two with this message bro. Salute

[@jaylenfrank]

10 mins in and am feeling every emotion. I feel your transparency.