Addiction: Heroin John's Story

To keep up with The Addiction Series please go to / theaddictionseries This is John's story of addiction(alcohol and heroin), family, friends, and what his life looks like today. It's amazing how much his life has changed for the better. He's a true encouragement. Shot and edited by Shane Reinert. Music is by Steve Haber

[@sel0520]

Absolutely worth listening to John's entire story. He is so grateful for the chance to make his family proud, and for them to see him clean and sober after many long years of disappointing them. God is good. We all have Hope for a better tomorrow.

[@nathansilva5749]

i agree. i ended up standing out of my chair and cheering when he said he has a family and all that now. although i don't agree with religion involved with the 12 step program i do know that religion is exactly what some people need sometimes

[@marilynmanord1790]

Jesus Christ is definitely the answer. I know He is the only way. God can and does work miracles in people.

[@smorgan125]

"Rock bottom is when you can't stand to be the person that you are anymore." That shit is so goddamn true. Never heard it said better. Truly blown away.

[@rebeccaramsay5648]

Iv been rock bottom a load of times, still I'm an addict, I'm such a looser just don't know how to live without it

[@lydiaselena__439]

Rebecca Ramsay Hi , please don't say that ugly word , because you're a beautiful human being. I am turning 44 soon ,and i was addicted to pain pills for 11 year's of my life ,but i got on methadone 4years ago ,but it took me 1 year before i really stop touching the stuff . I thank god everyday.

[@MrPaulafish]

brodude people don’t reach rock bottom on heroin, there is always further you can fall (or dig) that’s how insidious this drug is.

[@MrPaulafish]

Rebecca Ramsay your not a loser, and in my experience heroin addicts are some of the most sensitive, intelligent and interesting people on the planet. Do you know there are people who would kill to have your experience? YOUR NOT A LOSER. EVER!

[@littlefoot2001]

A-freakin-men

[@Vanlifemotivationmedia]

This is truly the story of every addict including myself .

[@donaldharrison1345]

God bless you bro. I shared your story with the hope that it will positively touch someone in a similar situation. Love and respect. Jah bless u as u continue in your endeavors to stay sober and help others

[@martinemikita9281]

This made me cry so hard. I'm 4 years clean as of September 2021

[@tshirtfactory07]

"Im a heroin addict, but i identify as an alcoholic for the sake of fellowship at my place of recovery"....... felt that shit deeply. I cant tell you how many times i had folks at AA tell me essentially that i wasnt welcome to share in my recovery with them unless i would pretend my addiction was to alcohol. Always rubbed me so wrong...

[@RaeRaeeeee]

Literally.

[@mindsigh4]

@@tshirtfactory07 _some_ people in NA act the same, they prefer u identify as an addict at "their'' meetings, but AA started with one rule "...the honest desire to stop drinking.." so since AA was founded first, that foundation applies across the board, so the NA rule would be "...an honest desire to stop using drugs..." & since alcohol is just another drug, seems way stupid to me how someone does or doesn't identify themselves, i would go to the nearest meeting that i could get myself to , there was one guy who would introduce himself as "hey, i'm John, & i'm a dope fiend" & that's how it was, who cares, you made it to a meeting, WELCOME, so i say it's just a stupid ego game if someone has a problem with how u introduce urself, & i'd tell them i'm here to get & stay sober, or get & stay clean, *what're you here for?*

[@joytreedesigns7876]

Hi from Scotland. I'm only 20mins into your video and know that I'll be sharing it on FB at the end. It's so rare to see a positive story. I think spreading stories like this will help immensely because it will help change the attitudes of non-addicts. We need to see the possibility in people as people. Seeing the end result is going to help change attitudes, encourage people to help and that can only be a good thing.

[@rosiegirl4751]

We hate the addiction...but always love the person! 💕

[@brianpotter9313]

Well said

[@rcalabais]

This story, it's so obviously authentic and heartfelt, which is what makes it so valuable and helpful to others. obviously, and not surprised on you to anyone who identifies, although there's a lot of sadness in the recollection of the pain left behind, it's such a story of beauty and conquest and love, and this is what helps people get well. I'm grateful to this man for sharing this story which was told so perfectly. blessings, and to anyone who suffers.

[@mindsigh4]

facing truth has a way

[@wendymathews1030]

God bless you John. I don’t know you, but after watching you tell your story, I am so proud of you. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. God bless you, and your family.

[@mrsmarymac5378]

I'm a little late in watcing but this man's sobriety story is so heart wrenching. God creates beauty from the ashes of the mess we make of our lives. Hoping that John is still living in sobriety. 👏👏👏👏

[@shane8109]

Hey all! Thanks for all the support this year for the first year of the Addiction series I've been working on! I am gearing up for another year and would like to share that if anybody in the greater Cincinnati area would like to share their story of recovery or are involved in an organization that helps people battling addiction I would love to share you story!

[@MegaMasterkiller666]

Hey Shane, do you know how John Is doing now? I really hope he's still managed to stay on track with his life

[@shane8109]

I was in touch with him a few weeks after this video was shot to make sure he was ok with releasing it. To my knowledge he's still on track.

[@lucy0537]

ShaneReinert I hope n pray you continue to move forward. .... n I hope my Ioved ones do too! !!

[@lucy0537]

ShaneReinert wish I could give /get a big from you. .....Xoxox. .....

[@joytreedesigns7876]

Would you consider doing an update? Is he still sober?

[@clarizabelfoure125]

You speak beautifully John, and it comes from your soul. You have a gift and I hope you use it to help many others when you're ready.....this is probably the most heartfelt story I've ever heard. God bless you John XOXO P.S. Addiction is evil ...you are a strong man

[@BrianAlexDavisMontana406]

That video hit me, especially after him reading his mothers letter😔 I know she has to be proud of you. Keep strong. Addiction is a hard obstacle to overcome. You're very strong John.

[@maryann9956]

My mother died of an overdose my sister spent all of her adult life in prison I don't know if she's dead or alive now my brother died underneath the bridge in Napa California he froze to death I've had it bad I've had it real bad I know one thing now don't do heroin

[@BigJneral]

Mary Ann Garcia where we're you at that time?? u were in a position to help your brother atleast right?

[@chrismorgan2996]

Hey don't criticize unless you know peoples full story.You can't presume she didn't/couldn't or did an that he didn't want to accept any help just by her short comment.Did you not listen to the video,we all have lives an they can be complex but never criticize or question people as you did. I hope if you are an addict you stay clean,always try to be positive. Strength an best wishes to you.

[@Leandatastic]

Trump Mary Trump thank you for sharing ❤️

[@fatihaydin3070]

Dont do legal painpills u must say first, no one take heroin the first time, even the guy on the video started with pills

[@johnshaw857]

I am an addict who used for 33 years and thx to a 12 step program I am clean 5 years and know I have a disease of my thinking, this story is EVERY addicts story, God bless you for this story.I live in Australia and I will be walking 703 kms from Melbourne to Canberra to help raise awareness that addiction IS a disease, please check out my website "oneaddicthelpinganother.com"

[@jenningsfamilyvlogs3342]

brilliant story made me cry well done john

[@kathleenfrick2722]

This made me cry. I am the child of an addict. I remember always visiting my dad in rehab and in halfway houses. I wish you the best on your sobriety! You got this.

[@mindsigh4]

hope you are learning what you need for your highest, deepest and widest good. ƪ(‾.‾“)┐〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜(~‾▿‾)~

[@gilmourkeirs2335]

Well done I have been clean from heroin 11 years and off methadone for 5 months,it's been hard but it's like iv got a new life now so it can be done if you want get clean

[@joemamma4267]

I am very proud of you. I don’t know you but I know addiction well. I prayed for you that God will continue giving you strength to live sober.

[@s.teague6962]

GILMOUR KEIRS Methadone was as hard for me as dope. I've been clean this time for 2 years. I was put on methadone 4 years ago, used it for 2 years, my insurance stopped covering it, so I quit taking it. Within 3 days, I bought dope. Relapsed for 24 hours, and went into treatment to actually deal with my issues, get tools, and counseling. That's when I finally got better. I handled the addiction instead of the drug, and it changed my life. I'm so happy to see your story wasn't mine and you were able to stop methadone, and stay sober. Be proud of yourself. Most don't get the chance to be sober.

[@rebeccaramsay5648]

Please tell me how you did it, Iv used since 18 and this year I'm 40 iv wasted my entire adult life, don't want to be alive

[@davidbuzanko1934]

Rebecca Ramsay please keep living & know others care & are believing in you, you can do this; please accept the love & support others want to give you- you deserve to have a happy life. Huge hugs

[@elizabethamana5901]

GILMOUR KEIRS u got this!😎👍👍 don't give up

[@rumplestilskinsmum5094]

It quieted all things in his head! That word ! like be quiet ! I know exactly what he meant and is talking about !

[@MrHandoverfist]

This is a Demon sent to this Earth and GOD can Heal....we all must Pray and Unite!!

[@doug132639]

GOD CAN HELP... BUT YOU HAVE DO IT YOURSELF.

[@KimMc74]

John, i hope & pray you're still living strong in your sobriety. Your testimony has given me so much hope! I'm a recovering addict myself, clean almost 15yrs. My late husband was an alcoholic/addict. He was murdered back when our 2 children were extremely young. Our daughter, 2yrs & our son, 7mos. Our son is now 21 & has been a daily drinker for approx 2yrs now. He also dabbles in cocaine & meth. He'll stay up for days at a time & it has me SOOOO scared & worried for him to. I've found a men's recovery house not too far off. He says he'll go, but he wants to have his summer & he'll go in the fall... It's currently June & so much can happen between now & then! As you might relate, he has excuse after excuse & is often in denial of the severity of his addiction! I'm so thankful that I ran across this video. I can't put into words just how inspired i feel after listening. My best to you & you're family!!!

[@TheAngelwithhorns2]

thinking of you and your son i have a son in the same place as yours always making promises and lost my grandson in jan he was 21

[@paulsoltesz6975]

God saved me from heroin too .

[@christiancamacho4398]

😥😥😥😥😥

[@christiancamacho4398]

I hope one day i can Say i sober to

[@rhenachase7933]

@@christiancamacho4398 Jesus Christ will help you. Pray to him through the father.

[@Cb-uq5de]

You save yourself but I do believe in fate that's God!

[@tarektahatt]

Thank you for this, John. You have helped me more than you know. God bless you sir.

[@terra2805]

So much respect and admiration for this guy. Only the person themselves possess the power to truly change their lives. All the help in the world is utterly pointless and a waste of time unless the desire to change truly comes from within the afflicted. Only when that happens do you have a shot.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Terrance Adrian exactly!!

[@noahisaac6439]

Thank you John watching this every time gives me hope that I can recover and be a Dad to my little girl, you helped me find a god of my understanding, I currently have 1 month of sobriety and every time I think of picking up I just remember the words you have spoken and it helps me, thank you

[@cipero9246]

It is such a GREAT and AWESOME feeling to be able to be trusted by those you love you the most again. You described my complete life story brother. This year on Nov. 21st I will be 8 years clean.And it truly is a BLESSING!. After my sobriety I have received keys and alarm codes to all my family members homes. I am able to pick up my nephews and take them out for the day and be trusted. I gained soooooooooo many positive blessing's due to my choice of LIVING LIFE AGAIN! Great story and i applaud you sir, keep it up!

[@chrissyrodgers7616]

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. Your story is so inspiring and encouraging. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. God Bless you!

[@bonniebell2050]

I just watched this whole video myself..TU so much 4 sharing..God is good..I pray every single night 4 drug addict's 2 come clean & 2 b where u r 2 day..God Bless u & make his face 2 shine on u the rest of ur life..Luved this so much..God Bless..

[@rachelatwood3239]

thank you for sharing! I celebrated 1 year on February 1st 2016. I'm doing methadone maintenance and it has saved my life!

[@rachelatwood3239]

Also, I finally have a great relationship with my 25 year old beautiful daughter! To hear her say she's proud of me is such an awesome feeling!! 💓

[@themorningstar3353]

5 years January. Also on done. Keep it up.

[@MattieDiesel]

Getcha Sum i been on subs about 4mg daily for a year now and when i try to stop abruptly i get achey and warm sometimes but it's not the end of the world I'm considering tapering and quitting

[@hollykane4000]

I’ve been sober since 2009 also on methadone maintenance program. I go only once a week and I have a great counselor. I feel human again. Never did heroin I was prescribed roxycodone from my dr. Never knew what it was til it was too late. I’m proud of everyone who is doing well and I pray for those who need and want help. God is good

[@Fireworkst8]

Methadone withdrawal lasts about 2 months. It is terrible.

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

I smoked meth morning noon and all night for 6 years and it was my last trip to jail that I finally made the decision to quit. I had 2 years in Arizona's states prison to think it over. Followed by 2 more years in the dumpiest halfway house Mesa AZ has to offer! Getting a job through the halfway house and having that purpose helps so much. Now I make 22/hour I got 12 people under me its great. I feel SO much better. I must say I am very thankful I never tried heroin I would probably be dead today. You really are one of the few who pulled out of this terrible mess you're setting the example.

[@tryintolive1960]

My story is pretty much mirrored yours for the most part. I'm so proud of you and how far you've came just like I am so proud of myself and how different I am today. Keep it up.

[@bonitajanssen5118]

A MIRACLE FROM GOD! 💝

[@ImRoman_]

This dude's sober day is on 420

[@thorbeorn4295]

Cried my ass off....

[@MelMcGuire]

Try Kratom instead of Suboxone or Methadone, it's a little pricey but no where NEAR the $ of a heroin addiction and I promise you will not be sorry, it's completely safe and I can say that it works great from personal experience and lots of research. I will say a prayer for all of you in Jesus's name...He saves to the utmost.

[@brandontodd14]

Be very careful with that stuff it has its own scorpion tail. I became wildly addicted for over a year and it started changing who I am.

[@radjamadgi2267]

Can you PLEASE tell me where to get Kraton in the UK? I'm a heroin addict trying to recover.. Thank you. God bless

[@TerrieJohnson731]

@@radjamadgi2267 can you try intl order from US website? Should be easy, but expensive to obtain. I used it to come off fent dependance a couple weeks ago...it did not stop wd, but made it somewhat less traumatic.

[@susanvannoy5916]

Kratom helps sp many people ! I have used it to stop Suboxone. You have to take time outs with the Kratom,but it works wonders for so,SO,many people I spoken with. There are some GREAT groups on Facebook for support. And great, wonderful groups to help you with Kratom. God bless all who struggle with addiction ! There is help and hope !

[@flamingooneleg77]

What is it and where do u get it?

[@davidroberttaylor6493]

we love you John

[@sandergerdau8169]

seriusly Who The fuck dislike?

[@PMMagro]

The dealers and "war on drugs" guys?

[@VakmanCA]

Scumbags

[@Maneras03]

sander gerdau Dinkleberg !

[@cgasucks]

His drug dealers.

[@TheHoriyoshi]

Dude, on KZbin, even God himself could post and he immediatly would become a few dislikes....if there are zero deslikes, then for sure the viewers are in the 20-30 range and nobody else gives a fuck.....xd

[@yettabonez5777]

John "Thank you so much" for sharing! Your anniversary is coming up soon....4/20... Always remember John, Never forget! Remembering is what helps me....

[@planet6393]

Wow! Amazing dude. The nephew bit really got to me. Iam no heroin addict but I have been using meth for about 12 yrs now. I have a good job a great woman a nice house. I do not inject! But iam missing something inside and I know what that is. I need Jesus in my life this I know! Please lord forgive me . Great story man you have really giving me a direction of sort. Thank you god bless

[@lucy0537]

John. ...John. .......God bless you man. ......YOU remind me of one of my lil cousins. .....sooo much. ......he didn't even go n see our mamaw when she was on her deathbed. ...n she passed away on to heaven. ... (my dad n his only sister is my cuz n ) ...he didn't even go to visit mamaw! !! n he took over my aunt n uncles home. . ...my aunt divorced her husband of 42 years! !!! she had too. .....my cousin has moved back in his girlfriend n her 3 kids girlfriend with her 3 kids(after he got out of jail for battery on this same girlfriend )........ I can sooo get how someone gets tired of this! !! I'm a Christian drinker myself. ....only once a week (Friday beer only) .....I choose too see the best in everyone. ......goodluck to you n your family. .....I'm proud of you man! !!! ♡♡♡

[@katherinevelazquez706]

Thank you for sharing. ✝️🙏

[@Rid97527]

Watched the whole video! So incredible xx

[@ilovesteveclark6084]

John, you have me in tears....you give me hope for my son. I wish I could talk to you. I'm losing him. He was clean for 3 yrs. while on Drug Court. One week after he graduated, he relapsed. He's so miserable. He's so ashamed, he hates heroin so very much. He cries because he doesn't understand why he can't be clean again. He asks me "Why Mom, why can't I stop this damn heroin when I know that when I was clean my life became the best it ever was....if I know this, then why don't I have that strength again that I had back then to quit?" I don't know what to tell him John.

[@johnkues804]

Megan Bordenave feel free to contact me thru email [e-mail] and I'm happy to share a phone # if u email

[@fionabackhouse1186]

@@johnkues804 from New Zealand with love. Thank you for sharing your story. For showing how raw your pain was . Love and light. we do recover I have 10 years sober allready. Stay strong

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Megan Bordenave honey i praying for your son . I was a heavy abuser for over 20 years and I’m now clean but I’m on suboxin but it truly saved my life on very low dose now I tryed every thing else before and this is the only thing that has worked! Not methadone but suboxin atles for myself anyway! Thinking of you and your beautiful son

[@joshuastone8027]

@@johnkues804 how you doing buddy? This is stoney and want to talk and hangout...

[@jamescrane2151]

Lack of power is the dilemma the 12 steps remove the obsession with help from sponcer

[@SaturnElena]

John may you always stay in sobriety, thank you for your hearthfelf story

[@kqp1998gyy]

Brilliant. Commendable. Inspiring.

[@redhotchilifan98]

Shit this made me tear up hard what a powerful and inspirational story

[@luzfigueroa1550]

Funny l've never experienced that extreme euforia while I did heroine but I just took just a little bit the size of my pinky nail finger. All l got was violently sick and couldn't stop voting and couldn't stop vomiting. And that was a blessing and thought to myself l've never ever going to take that shit again. And never ever touched it again thanks to god. Because if l enjoyed it and experience that extreme high ld don't know were l be. Thanks to Jehovah my father that l violently vomit my stomach out.

[@wayneborg3767]

hearing this story , specially the bit when he is mentioning the things he done for money, then just pauses for a second, and says the words "ive done unspeakable things" !!! us addicts all know how far we will go to get our next fix. Thank you sharing , may you have another 100 years clean and sobar.

[@kimberliealdridge7749]

Thank you John for being so transparent. Me too, me too my friend. Thank God for change, and thank God for recovery and for the people who have come before us. Keep on keeping on.

[@kristenmarie4894]

John, Thank you for giving me hope . God bless you & your little ones. May you always have each other. God bless your mom for giving me, hope..... that one day my 'baby' would be home again..

[@aliblanco6107]

Yes ! God is God.... please believe he loves you and he's by your side always ❤ Godbless you and keep you strong 💪 💖 ❤ 💗 💛

[@claybones1]

Thanks for sharing. It gives people like me hope

[@xbrendax82]

Absolutely touched my heart, John is amazing, he is living proof. My brother is battling addiction and is in treatment, I pray he finds himself. These stories I have been watching gives me hope for my brother. I miss him.

[@KB-mp1mw]

My parents would have put me on the streets before I even had the chance to steal from them. Not that I would- who knows if I was on drugs. They get all bothered after I drink two damn beers....... Good luck to him

[@alethiometerist8344]

Does anyone know how is John today in 2023?

[@johnkues804]

Sober and still rocking

[@monicabarrier9936]

Phenomenal story. Please keep telling it!! We have too many people without hope.

[@roosterguy4958]

One night I dreamed a dream.as I was walking along the beach with my lord .across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.for each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand.one belonging to me and one belonging to my lord.after the last scene of my life flashed before me ,I looked back at the footprints in the sand I noticed that at many times along the path of my life especially at the very lowest and saddest times there was only one set of footprints. This really troubled me, so I asked the lord about it. Lord you said once I decided to follow you , you'd walk with me all the way .but I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life there was only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you the most, you would leave me." He whispered , " my precious child , I love you and will never leave you never, ever during your trials and testing. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you ." Keep fighting God will always be with you !

[@michaelburke4901]

Damn bro that was inspiring , ive been struggling which is why i am listening . I pray i can find myself in your shoes . Thank you John

[@CM-vs5cj]

This makes me so happy and so proud. My dad died at the start of this year after being clean since I had my son. And the pain of losing someone because of drugs is unspeakable. This man is an inspiration to anyone wanting to get clean. He is amazing 💗

[@jentum86]

Thank you for your brave story. Keep going strong you have a amazing soul

[@klattalexis]

Thank you for sharing, John. One person can make a difference. Kudos to you. God bless.

[@camman6912]

Your testimony brought me to tears I’m so happy for you God Bless you

[@jorijoestar4998]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jillpaull2206]

I don't know you John, but I love you. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@gracieadams1984]

Thank you for sharing this story! Keep on keeping on. My sobriety date is 12/17/1999 praise God!!!

[@wlidbill5261]

Im thankful that you can be the person you want to be john I pray you keep up sobriety will give you what drugs promised you

[@jfoz8621]

Thanks for sharing my brother. Keep the faith 👍

[@helenahall4893]

I want to say thank you for this channel. I was never addicted to drugs or alcohol, but listening to so many testimonies made me look at myself. It helped me with my walk with God and how to hold on, no matter how hard life gets. God bless everyone who had the courage to be open and transparent. Everybody who reads this comment, just know, we can do this. God bless you ALL.

[@mindsigh4]

bless you Helena, have u ever heard of Eckhart Tolle ? his videos have really helped me, maybe check him out sometime? 🙏💜🕯️🌱🐾👣🌿🌎🕊️

[@NorthStarGeneral]

I'm was a hydrocodone addict now I'm a Suboxone addict. It is better for obvious reasons but I am still an addict.

[@tedbundy2819]

I am spice addict K2 ,

[@cm1133]

SLOWLY taper down then jump off. You’ll go through withdrawals. Look into Kratom to ease the withdrawals.

[@sonikagreyvenstein4673]

Your story is so inspiring, thanks for sharing this. Wish you all the best, and remember to keep your eyes focused on Jesus.

[@blessedassurancejesusismin3815]

Im fighting drug addiction from coke..heroin..methadone.and now only OUR LORD JESUS is the answer to 25 years hard drugs addiction..KING JESUS OUR LORD is much better than anything drug iv ever had..I never thought I would be clean..never give up people if your on drugs..

[@bbednorz319]

Congratulations John! Great documentary

[@SoJustCool]

glad you're alive...i wish i could have saved my late boyfriend 31 days ago...he was 33. his brother has a daughter got vivtrol shot...he lived...thank you for sharing. congratulations on 4 years clean. 4 years ago my bf and i started dating...little did i know....he hid it well...i tried but not hard enough to save him. heroin rewires the brain to the point where ppl cant save themselves by themselves....vivitrol is something to look into for some who feel they or a loved one desperately needs help. 3 friends dead from this. 3 friends that had such good hearts too.

[@SoJustCool]

2 years later and I am still feeling guilty because i didn't monitor my late bf. i will never forgive myself. i didn't educate myself enough. 2 years later and 3 more close friends overdosed to death. my father also died. i feel beyond lost. I wish that I saved my boyfriend and the fact I didn't is my biggest regret.

[@SoJustCool]

but i am grateful that i got to hug and kiss him an told him ill always love him hours before he died.

[@cryptomon86]

@@SoJustCool hopefully you are taking care of yourself

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

Sojustcool you can’t blame yourself. Trust me, I know. There is nothing someone else can do or say to get an addict clean. They have to chose life. I’ve been on both sides of that fence. You did all that you could. You loved him.

[@CMoore8539]

SoJustCool Surviver’s guilt is something that we All go through but there’s really nothing else that you could have done. I’ve been through the same thing. It’s painful but live your life in a way that would make him proud of you. Sending you lots of Love and Light.

[@tedbundy2819]

I am clean from 2 months i was a Spice K2 addict , i have withdraws for 2 weeks vomiting every day And have suicide thoughts now i am ok but still i'm depressed , i have 21 yrs And i smoked spice 4 years , God bless every addict

[@dondressel452]

I hope and pray he’s doing good today May God keep him on the straight and narrow God bless this man for turning his life around

[@martinduffy6422]

God bless you son

[@jennymahar1806]

Wow bruh. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for sharing - God bless you - you're helping unknown numbers of us. Thank you for the hope inspired here.

[@scott22401]

Wish my brother could do this as well.

[@rosiegirl4751]

Keep praying for him...we have a good God, that can do mighty things!

[@balmaceda01]

Don't give up on him

[@forty4027]

I was your brother bro. And I stopped for my little brother. But not before stealing from him and lying to him for 5 years. I love him more than anything but that drug made me do fukt up shit. Don't forget your brother still loves you bro , but drugs takes over and makes you do things you regret. Never give up on him.

[@Lisa1111]

Freed in the 11th year. Jesus Saw you young man ❤👆

[@andrewptob]

The story of you and your nephew at the beach put me in tears. God bless, man.

[@MrSushii777]

alcohol is the gateway drug!

[@klattalexis]

According to the FBI & DEA, marijuana is the gateway drug of most.

[@SCYN0]

@@klattalexis nope. Most people's first mind altering drugs r alcohol n cigs

[@NoodlePastie]

@@klattalexis the black market is what makes weed a gateway drug. I hate the term "gateway drug" but it's kinda true in a way. If you're buying illegally there is a chance your weed man will have something else. Xanax, molly, psychedelics, pain pills. Stuff you weren't looking for but might get curious and try hehehe.

[@cm1133]

Alcohol is the only drug in our society that you must apologize for simply because you do not consume it. “Sorry, I don’t drink.” Let that sink in a minute.

[@dblack3486]

Impressive young man.

[@leeangelo2727]

So brave of you to do this video! Awesome job cleaning up your life, and I'm so happy for you!

[@mayazain8471]

God bless u so much and ur family 🤲

[@conniemarlow9719]

God bless You!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Much love from EAST TENNESSEE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnkues804]

Thank u very much. Travel there often was at the park in Gatlinburg for the fireworks on the 4th.

[@shauncarney8504]

BEEN THERE MATE HEROIN MADE ME HIT ROCK BOTTOM BUT NOW IM CLEAN HORRIBLE WITHDRAWALS WHICH LASTED ABOUT 1 MONTH ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CANNOT SLEEP IT'S LIKE HAVING FLU ABOUT 5000 TIMES OVER IT'S HORRENDOUS NEVER GONNA GO BACK TO THAT DARK PLACE NOW IM HAPPY AND CLEAN AND HEALTHY YOU CAN DO IT MATE THEN YOU WILL BE HAPPY

[@CMoore8539]

Stay Strong Mate!!!

[@brianguta6592]

Sounds like we have the exact same story. Fun times right? How I’ve made it to 43 is beyond me.

[@craigallday1236]

How do you live with yourself when you’ve done the robbing and stealing ? Genuine question, I l’m no saint

[@Teddietonbear23]

I've lost someone who I dearly loved to drugs and drink,I hope he see's this pain what we all are going though .my heart is broken into pieces ,I wish for him to get better. Every day I pray for my Dan gets better ,I want him back ,how he was ,HAPPY NOT SAD 😥X 👼🏼👼🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@judyzikonda3630]

Well done John... Wishing you many many more blessed and wonderful years free of addiction 🙏🏽

[@karend4888]

Thank you for sharing your story❤

[@stefandwoodham]

You've been at the bottom and are making it! Stay positive

[@h.t.941]

keep up with ur good work, John. Thanks 4 sharing.

[@dayan47]

John, you are of the chosen few who beat the devil.

[@aaronestes1594]

Keep up the good work. Keep going for the Lord in the ups and downs. He is there for you. Don't compromise.

[@ceceliakirkpatrick1103]

You give hope to all of us in sobriety! 🙏🏽Keep beating those odds that they put on is! Keep God first, keep fighting the good fight!🙌🏽

[@johnkues804]

Cecelia Kirkpatrick thank you so much for your kind words always here to chat if ever wanted thanks

[@kevinmcclintock5492]

You my friend are a true inspiration!! Keep up the good fight brother. God bless you and your family.

[@Muilisxx]

I love how ppl who are fresh off heroin say oh when i woke up the next day.......TF?.....u dont sleep if u dont have it.....takes weeks to get sleep cycle back even a month

[@elexis3728]

Muilisx when I detoxed of 80’s and 30’s I couldn’t get any sleep because of muscle spasms, sweats, vomiting and extremely high blood pressure. I wish I could have just slept

[@cryptomon86]

@Jay Clarke probably the worst wd symptom I had on full agonists. I've went without my subs for weeks and never had the drowning feeling from a 300 mg oxy withdrawal.

[@rhenachase7933]

Praise Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour. Repent

[@allensloan170]

Brother I needing to hear this also watch you tell your story. It ALL LOOKS AND SOUNDS JUST LIKE I COULD HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO MYSELF! If I can just get to the starting line…. I am so disgusted of this life situation/style and coming across your TESTIMONY! Was the one that I needed to listen to that I’m going to watch and listen very closely once again while at the same time the tie.ff & EveryThing in front of me at the moment will be DESTROYED!!!! Before I reach the end of your story Aug/10/2023…..2:07am.. 😢🥹🤢🤕🙏🙇‍♂️🙏 Greensboro NC

[@fullarmorofgod4357]

God bless you bro.

[@gartettledwick9357]

Thank you you help me

[@meekmike6740]

Takes a lot of courage to share a story like this thank u. Gives recovering addicts like myself hope. Stay strong friend

[@OGJOHNWICK]

I recently relapsed with meth please pray for me.. It’s the hardest thing ever and I have the most caring family that don’t deserve it

[@burymedeep-be7dm]

Get rid of your contacts numbers and sleep it off. Went to jail and prison cause of that shit.

[@MehmetlerMehmedi]

Zachary its been a year since you wrote this comment how are you now how is your life?