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 ✊🏾.

[@Soft-Shell]

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!

[@royalrelle1484]

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

[@emmettlester739]

Lux voice *ITS HEALTHY* Its amazing Avocado.

[@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.

[@ronduece9066]

MVP of our community. Everyone appreciates you bro

[@onosapien4091]

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

[@URL2K]

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

[@southside6093]

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

[@hendrix5757]

FACTS!!

[@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.

[@mindlander]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@jeffyandjohnworld517]

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

[@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

[@Almtyhalfbreed]

Matthew 12:43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. 12:44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

[@GoodGood-iz1so]

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

[@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

[@Livestronglos]

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

[@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

[@salm7804]

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

[@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!!!

[@Bobby_TR6]

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.

[@frankb4199]

I quit drinking awhile back. I can promise anyone who wants to stop, everything in your life will get better when you stop. It's tough but you got this!

[@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

[@alfiegiles]

Love you brother very inspirational

[@SirTizzy]

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

[@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.

[@realtalkrob]

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

[@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.

[@stevan8437]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🥑 = 🐐

[@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.

[@YesItsDinero]

Thank you Avocado for your contributions to the world

[@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.

[@LXNNNIE]

I've been sober for almost 7 years now. When life gets tough, don't ever run. Walk with the pain. Feel it. Let it wash over you. Watch it disappear. Move forward with authority. Peace and love

[@DrumNbassSets]

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

[@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.

[@martingoddard3994]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@zy9071]

“Bullets big as a avocado this shit’ll ruin your day” Your a factor in moving the culture forward bro, appreciate everything you’ve done for battle rap as a whole keep doing what you’re doing

[@TexasTrip]

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

[@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.

[@VConley]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@805kong1991]

I went 68 days without drinking then slipped up for a little bit, then went 21 days and slipped up yesterday...time to start over. We all can do it! Thank you avo for making this video! And Congratulations bro!

[@RuinYourDayNow]

805kong1991 you got this!!!

[@tyroneallensr.5163]

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

[@phillyphiltheking]

Salute to you Avocado. Protect this man

[@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!!

[@HolstonCreekBoys]

so incredibly proud of you avocado. you are in control of your own life and you are definitely owning it.

[@SoopaMario]

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

[@laneswerve]

I know I said it on Twitter but you deserve every ounce of respect the culture shows you brother. I hope your ex sees this and sees you're a different man now and picks up the phone. If not, I'm sure there will be another out there who will appreciate how far you've come and you end up getting all the things you want in life. You the goat Kyle, inside and outside BR.

[@nezzarkid]

Respect, Avo, and congratulations. Much love.

[@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.

[@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

[@d13awa31]

Good shit avo! 💯true GOAT

[@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

[@kensniffeyjr1004]

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

[@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 💯

[@Mike-eo7iv]

4 years no opiods Sept 1 for the kid! Life is good!!!

[@3000cbreezy]

CONGRATS AVOCADO!!!!!!! 👍🏾🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽

[@FobbDeep]

Good on you, brother!

[@Hjaelteomslag]

Beautifully honest and probably well needed in the battle rap community, man! I'll add this to the vault of clips I periodically return to when I need to remind myself of what the bad parts of my character tricks me to forget and deny. Thank you, well done and congratulations!

[@isaiasviana8419]

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

[@RedEyeJedi850]

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

[@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.

[@beastemeauxde7029]

Keep it going bro. Peace

[@megeal164]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..the man

[@RahRighteous]

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

[@DOS_1990]

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

[@sheldonm]

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

[@TheOpiod]

Yo Avocado, its hard for me to listen to this to be honest. Im so happy to hear you progressed in your life moving beyond the drinking. Im not ready yet for that. Its good to hear how it has benefited you, im so happy for you. As a community we are grateful for everything you have done for us. I cant imagine a mayor event without you and we can see when a mayor is done without you. I hope you stay strong enough to be sober and as a lifting bro i dream to lift you with you. Stay strong and may the best happen to you. I dont think you realize how much you ean to this community. Keep that heart of gold of yours pure like you have. Love you bro, be good, your amazing. Greetings Utrecht, Nederland

[@juzt_mee]

*CONGRATULATIONS **AVO.AS** A FORMER DRINKER I'M PROUD OF YOU BRUH!!!* 👍👍

[@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. 💜💜

[@JustNatIsFine]

Congrats Avo!!!! You’re the man!

[@MulletMike]

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

[@MrDubl24]

Congrats on 1 year clean, may many more come for you....#STAYBLESSED

[@likipompom]

We love you Kyle! Happy to see this, gives hope to the hopeless.

[@joecociuba4722]

Keep it up Avo it's not easy to stay sober but not an impossible task. Talking about it like this helps also. One day at a time. Congratulations on the 1year Kyle, keep it going!

[@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

[@Drabee]

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

[@RotationHipHop]

Thank you for everything Avo & Congratulations.

[@checkie7168]

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

[@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.

[@Dub4Lyfe]

I just threw my beer away🚫🍺🤢Congrats Avocado!

[@MadHeartMatty]

What a video Avo. I’m 24 and it’s my first time deciding to quit drinking. Couldn’t have posted this at a better time. I just hit my 30 days and it has already helped me financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Everyone dealing with this issue deserves to hear this and I just wanna say thanks for being brave enough to share it man. 🙏🏻

[@RuinYourDayNow]

MR Read congrats!!!

[@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!

[@_D3VOE_]

Avo this really hit frfr ty!!🙏🏽

[@LaLajki]

aint hit the powder in a MINUTE. Feels like I won my life back, just got back from the first day of my dream job today. See y'all at the mountain top⛰️✌️

[@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 🥑