Recovery From Chaos-JD

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of JD, a former crystal meth addicted ex-con now working in recovery in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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[@JdDelay5150]

Mark, thank you! This was such an incredible experience! I appreciate you having me on! Thank you everyone for the kind comments! One Love! 🖤

[@Jp-312.]

JD now tell the people who you really are a phoney that created a image for KZbin you didn't have all those tattoos in prison tell the people how you added them after. Also tell them how you magically didn't go to prison on a drug charge a few years ago as a "career criminal" or tell them how your friends with a child abuser and women beater yet you say you against all that go ahead JD tell the people some truth

[@stephenstuckey]

My man! Love ya brotha, keep up your great work💯💨

[@BadBoybBubby]

You are the definition of a champion brother. Much love and congratulations on your success ya big fucka ❤🇭🇲

[@Cynthiabecker24]

One love bro. Your ability to reach such a broad and diverse community is inspiring. Thankyou for sharing your story, and making a difference. Much respect from Melbourne Australia 🙏🌏💙

[@creatureslim]

Love your short videos on here. They make me laugh and are educational. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[@Tunda2]

This is the first time I’ve seen JD where he wasn’t screaming like an 80s wrestler 😂😂. Bless both of y’all

[@danielportillo1349]

WOOOD CHIPPPER!!!!

[@drengillespie]

I’m enjoying the reprieve.

[@zeearcher1360]

I'll take this over the Randy Savage version every single time, I never make it to the end of JD's videos, Randy wears me out . He's a great storyteller and I always watch as long as I can. So happy to see him here :)

[@JoAnneElmoreJoni]

😂😂😂

[@JoAnneElmoreJoni]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasonmorgan27]

For those that don't know, JD has an AWSOME KZbin channel with 300K subs. I have never been anywhere close to prison, but love his high energy stories. Please support this man for bringing positive force into this world.

[@auntjenifer7774]

😂 he does have a Channel on KZbin but I would not label it as "AWESOME" .

[@VinnieVega]

Yeah he puts out some good content.

[@AngieMakarovMW3]

​@@auntjenifer7774he's a p3do

[@mikee8244]

​@@auntjenifer7774 It is very good though. It's not all prison war stories, he covers various recovery topics.

[@tlccarroll6395]

​@@auntjenifer7774what would you rate it as!!@!

[@ChrisYoder-js3kb]

"I don't want to go to jail in a kilt, that's a bad look"....F'ing brilliant!

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

That was great! I'm laughing so hard when he said that.

[@patriciablum6180]

I am a firm believer that people who have addictions and got clean are the best mentors to help save other lives and get them into recovery.

[@lynsey4224]

I totally agree. A family member of mine is a recovering alcoholic and she's helped so many people. And also helping others helps her too. It keeps her motivated. I just think if I was an addict I would want to hear from someone who has had the same experience and how they got out of it. Because you know they get it.

[@cxinthechat4276]

Of course

[@goingoingone8667]

I know this to be so very true. You’re so right. No disrespect to the ones who put in the work of earning a degree and not saying they don’t have empathy or compassion. I know from the way I feel my motive for helping is straight from the heart. Having lived the life I am the person I needed. Nothing beats compassion and real empathy. Again no disrespect

[@WH0LEWHEAT]

I was clean 6 years before Covid and the media sent me back to where I thought I’d find peace! I’m not a worthless junkie, just a high functioning hide it from the world type which is even worse!

[@lorimurray325]

I have 12 yrs Clean it's so True walk the walk talk the talk I share and try so much to help others it's Helpful to me as well ❤

[@vapingfastbreak5629]

JD deserves this interview. He’s such a talented guy with a crazy back story. Glad he turned his life around.

[@JdDelay5150]

Thank you!

[@vapingfastbreak5629]

@@JdDelay5150 salute brother 🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@prisonpov]

JD is a lame that thinks child molestation is funny he does skits where he pretends to be a chomo fuck that fool

[@Kangaroojack1986]

I cant believe I didnt see this sooner

[@dontknow3949]

If only he were talented enough to have been there for his son before he killed himself from his absolutely shit upbringing. Major respect to anyone who comes on this channel and speaks at minimum their half truth, but it seems everyone just forgets about these people’s kids when making these comments. Can’t help but feel his son’s anger as I understand what it’s like to go through having an inattentive, irresponsible, basically psychopathic father

[@toddalan5603]

JD you’re a great man. As a former marine and Iraq war veteran thanks for respecting us veterans.

[@theawesomenan]

Thank you for your service

[@theshapeexists]

If you listened to his story, he was not a great man. He could've killed several people in those chases and other crimes. How is that good? Sure he turned his life around, but great men don't do what he did. But his story really exposes how jacked up our justice system is. Don't glorify the man. He would tell you the same

[@Ihrlutschtdochalle]

​@@theshapeexistsJust stfu :) great men overcome, that's it and that's what he did. You on the other hand... You know 😂

[@faszikilawang8445]

​@@theshapeexistsThey're equally dangerous and deceitful drug addicts. These things flock to one another.

[@its-c0e-u-see]

He poisoned loved ones and made addicts, he's a con man selling stories, he don't care what he sells as long as it sells, this guy is a penitentiary politician, he don't care, he is greed

[@evanosek562]

Holy crap this guy can talk …super articulate and smart , cool dude with insight…sounds like he’s on a good path, good for him…

[@ClintonCaraway]

I spent from 14-41 in active addiction. If I live until 12/23/23 I'll have been clean 10yrs. Point being... you HAVE to keep your sobriety your #1 priority every single day. The first day it's not your #1 priority is the first day of your road to relapse. JD is the real deal. I've been watching him for a long time. Living on the tip top of Appalachian Mountains it can be 25-30 miles to the nearest NA meeting if you can find one. Watching people like JD on KZbin really helps me keep myself positive. JD... if you happen to see this "THANKS" for everything you do. "THANKS" for not being full of sh_t and always keeping it real!!

[@dwade6322]

Hey..did u make it to 10 years???

[@evangraveley7625]

Happy 10 years brother

[@theshapeexists]

I hope your life journey continues on a sober path. Addiction is nasty. People who never dealt with it do not understand that substances literally rewire your brain for life, regardless of how long you've been sober. It's always that thing on your shoulder or the back of your mind. Every day.

[@user-ws8ew7tt8r]

You sound high typing this bruh

[@blurredlights5235]

did ya make it?

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

I was abused from age 7 until 10. And never told anyone until I was in my 20s. Same thing ... I acted out and was labeled as the bad influence and my parents put me on medication to calm me down. I didn't know what was wrong with me and started smoking and drinking at 13. My first son was born when I was 15 and the second at 16. Both of whom my parents had adopted out. When I finally went to counseling I remember the therapist asking why I didn't see any red flags when I was being abused. I was so angry! I explained that this was my experience, and I knew nothing else. Nobody warned me as a 7 year old of the dangers of pedophiles, plus all 3 times it was someone I trusted so by the 3rd time I thought it was just par for the course and it happened to all young boys. I am sorry this happened to you as well! Abuse in any form is not something a young child should ever endure! Always talk to your kids ... even if it is embarrassing, it could save them from a long road of confusion and drug and alcohol abuse ✌❤

[@JdDelay5150]

Absolutely on point! I’m sorry to hear you went thru that, but your story has the power to help others!

[@kimstephenson3876]

That therapist was a jackass. Putting the responsibility on a 7 year old?

[@BOLLOCKS1968]

@@JdDelay5150 yours as well! Cheers ✌

[@DanielFoster-fp4zq]

​@@kimstephenson3876I suspect many therapists are liabilities themselves and are just doing a job ...imo you have to have a "calling" to be an effective one i.e. intrinsic to your sensibilities and humanistic talents.

[@jle4433]

Children should never have the burden of trying to figure out something that they cannot. I have a lot of respect for you.

[@Donatello24]

SWU and JD Delay deserve an instant watch battling addiction and they keep pulling me back to sobriety

[@vindice5849]

Keep fighting brother

[@Joe_Goofball]

I’m subscribed to this guy’s channel, but this interview shows another side of him. Very impressive…

[@GoldenBuddah1972]

Same. I’ve been watching SWU for a while but took a break. I just stumbled across this.

[@lizstallard9902]

No wonder he despises the chomos so fervently. I enjoy his content .

[@Joe_Goofball]

Absolutely...@@lizstallard9902

[@ivanlangley4529]

Glad you're here JD. You're helping many people in crisis.

[@samusvikerness661]

This interview is going to blow up dude! You're an inspiration to so many people bro. As an ex meth user myself, I can't explain how cool it is to see someone become the man he always wanted to be after 20 years of meth addiction. Pure inspiration, bro.

[@Jp-312.]

Hate to break it to ya but JD is a fraud it's been known for awhile

[@JdDelay5150]

Thank you!

[@davechristian7543]

Hahaha 😂

[@Jp-312.]

@@JdDelay5150 why don't you tell the man you didn't use meth for 20yrs smh and that you started using at age 23 smh and went to prison at 26.

[@lonewolftrucker3955]

I did meth twice, thank god I never got hooked, it was the best drug ever tho. I think medically meth has a lot of potential. If I had something I had to do and my life depended on it and I could take 1 stimulant it would be meth

[@deebo5474]

This guys such a good natural story teller, people like this should be writing books and directing movies

[@bluemax73]

JD I'm a big big fan! As a recovering alcoholic of 35 years I have the utmost respect for people that tackle their problems head on. I know how hard it is. Thank you for putting it out there brother. 👍👍🙏

[@johndecillo3218]

God Bless you!! What an amazing story sir. I love your KZbin videos, but I had no idea of this part of you. I pray that you have continued success on your journey and mission to help others

[@jesseknorr8594]

​@@johndecillo3218how do you fall for this guy's bullshit. He was a criminal and ruined people's lives and when it was time to answer for that he ran and hid and took no accountability at all. Wtf is wrong with you guys kissing his ass.

[@peacelily64]

JD is a breathe of Fresh Air for SWU ! Someone who been there done that and he is in recovery and inspiring others ! ✌🏻Thank you Mark for this interview 🙂

[@JdDelay5150]

Awe! Thank you my friend! I appreciate you!

[@LoraCorkhill-wm9pk]

I’m pretty sure he is. I’m pretty sure he’s connected with Jessica Kent.

[@tlccarroll6395]

HATE TO BRAKE THE NEWS,NARCAN CAN NOT BRING PEOPLE BACK FROM ALOT OF THE NEW FENENTAL THEY ARE MAKING NOW, BEST IS JUST TO STOP ASAP!!!GOD WILL HELP US ALL, BEEN 15 YEARS FOR ME, STONE COLD SOBER!!!!!

[@D_10brazy]

Amen I’ll be 13 yrs sober March 29th you’re 100% right. I lost 90% of my vision in 2019 and still moving sober we can do it no matter the stumbles I promise we can still live our best lives 🙏

[@kathyborthwick6738]

May Creator continue to Bless and Guide you! 👵🏽✌🏾🕊️🙏🏽🕊️

[@alex1850]

I've seen JD in many different videos. I have so much respect for him. He radiates love. 💜

[@devontclancy]

man hit the nail right on the head and completely resonated with what i think is important for me at this time in my life. its giving back and not making everything about me or living selfishly. The ability to affect those around me in a positive way. It's awesome that god can use people with special gifts like JD to help others. Thats purpose right there. My favorite quote is one from Danny Trejo and he said "Everything good that has ever happened to me , is the direct result of helping others." Amen brother. I love the "meeting people where they are" . So true. We have to do that more as a society.

[@vickiedouglas401]

Hey, JD! I'm really happy for you that you found your niche. Good for you for being smart enough to fight the drugs. I'm 70 and gave up sex, drugs and rock and roll at age 28 because I was afraid of losing my two girls. Incentive. It was either change or drown myself in the river. Glad I stuck around. So about age 60 I started smoking pot for pain. I haven't touched any hard drugs because I am scared shitless of them. That fear is good. You are a living example of a little saying I learned at a recovery program... Make your mess your message. You're doing a good thing for your clients and yourself. I hope you come back again.

[@hillaryvzang5477]

Thank you. After a hard sentence, court ordered rehab, CPS cases, etc I am 4 months and 28 days clean. It’s a fight to get life back on track. One I’m still fighting. My legal issues, my children’s lives, my teeth….. I’m slowly trying to course correct. The amount of people that relapse is UNREAL. You are really inspiring. I pray I have the strength to keep fighting the good fight.

[@mikemiles8403]

Hope you're still doing well. I'm at 18 months, did it piece by piece, one step after the next. You are so much stronger then you realize

[@teresaarvidson44]

amen, you can do it. I got clean 3 years ago after 18 years of meth use, 30 years of pot smoking, got my teeth fixed after 12 years of not smiling. and I have a great circle of christian friends and supporters. I am a miracle!

[@notsumjerk]

I'd love to have my teeth fixed. It's been over 15yrs since I've smiled. Truly smiled.. I think it'd make me feel so much better. I pray for all of you.

[@sipzter357]

Excellent interview. Mr. Laita asks questions and gets out of the way so Mr. Delay can answer - oftentimes at great length with a lot of detail. This is very informative and educational. The type of interview that should be shown at middle and high schools. (Yes he swears, just bleep it out) but kids and adults need to hear him. I love your honesty; you know how close run it is - how easy to succumb to use again. I hope with all my heart, you are able to maintain being clean and helping others. Your struggles have been worthwhile to those you help. Thank you both for this interview.

[@jasonstaton4075]

I follow JD on TikTok and ive been watching SWU interviews for a long time on KZbin. This was the interview i was hoping would happen. JD, i wish you continued success with your recovery and I thank you for continuing to inspire not just me, but hundreds of thousands of people everywhere!

[@ambersoke1822]

My 3 year old son would have his father if Narcan would have been around. I would love to start a Narcan community outreach in my area, God knows we need it

[@TheTreyCopeland]

I JUST started watching JDs videos a couple of weeks ago after they started popping up in my recommended. Dude is a character for sure.

[@jeffbohman789]

It was incredibly refreshing to hear someone talk about the fact that not everyone recovers in the same manner. Your story was powerful and relatable , thanks for telling it !

[@dolphenwulf2431]

Thank you for having JD on. Its such a great story of redempton. Thank you. I love his channel.

[@mauriceholder1386]

J D is such good people. He gets people in rehabs, councels and passes out narcan in drug areas. Hes someone who is a benefit to society.

[@nehora333]

This is one of the best episodes for awhile. Anytime I see Johnny, I have to watch. But this was just great. Thank you so much. ❤

[@chimera7521]

This is my favorite interview that I have watched thus far. His awareness of the damage he has done to others and his admitting his selfishness is an integral part of becoming a productive member of community. Much success for your helping others and your continued healing of your spirit.

[@terrytownsend5583]

Jesus. There are loads better

[@harleymitchell1977]

What is special about J.D he found a better life going thru rehab. The man is an inspiration due to he learned from his mistakes & for really showing that he helps people with their personal problems with their rehab giving out narcan passing out love boxes to the homeless showing them love when others gave up on them. God bless you bro

[@26michaeluk]

You are very correct in all that you said. But you don't need rehab or AA/NA and forcing people to do it never works. I was a hardcore Oxy contin addict from 2002-2009. I avoided trouble until i got a DUI in 2009. I woke up the next morning, walked over to piss and looked at myself in the mirror and Said I'm done with this life. I bought enough Suboxone for two weeks and from January 26th to today I've been clean. I think it all comes down to making that decision you've had enough and very few are able to do it. Unfortunately my 37 year old sister, I'm 40, has racked up 31 felonies in 15 years. She got paroled in January this year and went back to jail 3 times and they finally revoked her a couple weeks ago and has 8 years left. She doesn't want to quit, Even after she coded on an overdose in April, and checked herself out and went right back to using until probation and parole got her. It's tragic, i feel for anyone trapped in addiction. But good post by you.

[@dianeo2185]

So sad he lost his son to this devastating disease. I can only imagine the pain. Good man.

[@Zaza-Xoxo]

It was kinda weird Mark didn’t acknowledge that, he just moved right on to the next question.

[@rilenixx]

JD was a dead beat dad who never paid a penny for any of his children from 2001 thru 2019. It is all public record. He used his child's death for content within 24 hours of his untimely passing. He is also a snitch. It will all be coming out very soon. Why JD uploads multiple videos a day so he can make as much money as he can before he is exposed!

[@davidcarr9131]

I dont think it was his kid. I think he just said it as a term of endearment, and was actually one of his patients in his recovery house

[@jadepowell5178]

Yea thats what I was thinking@@davidcarr9131

[@wickedmike1465]

@@davidcarr9131 No, on JD's channel he has a video mentioning his son with this.

[@deebknyc0985]

What a Phenomenal Dude....Bless him & his loved ones...Hes humble and to the point.

[@JdDelay5150]

Thank you! Much love!

[@milogskz59]

if there ever was a true story movie about JD, I would watch front row center. he's so humble and very positive from his experience

[@puddleduckist]

I've been watching Jd's channel for a short time. I found out about this through his recent stream. Jd has such a crazy story, he's doing so much good now, an amazing life story. My younger brother was hooked on meth for quite sometime and living in Albuquerque NM. I was so worried he was going to be found dead. Luckily he took my dads help and went to a great rehab in Texas and he's been clean for several yrs now and owns his own carpentry business in Tx. Jd really seems like a genuinly good guy at heart.

[@joelyons8238]

Happy to hear you are Clean & Sober JD. I'm clean & sober 5 yrs last month. God is so so Good. 1 Peter 5:8 BE SOBER, BE VIGILANT; BECAUSE YOUR ADVERSARY, THE DEVIL LIKE A ROARING LION, WALKS ABOUT, SEEKING WHOM HE MAY DEVOUR. Amen. God bless you JD. Keep up the great work & your great work in helping others to Recovery too.

[@chadorr10]

YO I love JD and his youtube channel thanks for having him on Mark he has a special message that needs to be heard

[@JdDelay5150]

Thank you for being a part of our community!!! 🖤

[@shelleyshahanaghi3399]

JD you have clearly done some deep healing retrospective work because it show up in your accountability. There is nothing more beautiful than raw honesty. Thank you for being a light in other peoples darkness. Your story is truly one of hope, spirituality and inspiration. I send you best wishes and love for a continued life of service to humanity. ❤

[@mama.ashley]

This was one of the best interviews yet!

[@NastyNate707]

Much love my friend. Hearing the thorough story is so motivating. Every single day is a test and you remind me this when I watch your videos every single day. Jd is a fucking legend.

[@lindacormier4613]

This guy is absolutely 💯 amazing , he is SO EDUCATIONAL. AND I LEARNED A LOT. I FEEL SO BAD HIS SON DIED. BEST INTERVIEW I'VE SEE IN ALONG TIME. HELLO FROM CANADA ❤️ 🇨🇦 😊

[@JdDelay5150]

Big love and respect to you!

[@RustyBlumpkins]

So good to see JD blow up. He’s a stand up dude who stands on business.

[@devinlaizure3921]

JD I was in my late 20’s when I decided to tell my parents about my abuser. My mother was devastated. That wasn’t my intention but after I told her she said it all made sense. Suddenly I started becoming more violent in small actions like a BB gun, then trouble with neighbors and pranks but finally AFTER the Marines I had to fess up and my mother sought out a therapist for me. He said 1 thing eventually, that changed me. He listened to me for awhile and I had all the same feelings of why I can’t tell anyone as he slowly got me to admit my a user mad me feel complicit in HIS abuse and I questioned my sexual orientation and he stopped me and said this. "Devin, first of all your not a homosexual and even if you were we could address that but you just aren’t. That being said when some bully messes with your sexual organs…it feels good! That’s natural. But what you need to do is not forgive that abuser but forgive yourself because Devin, it’s okay now." Changed me forever and now I have 2 beautiful daughters and a wife that truly cares about me. But there’s still an ugly past I have that I’ve always been afraid to let anyone know. While I was a marine I was considered a hard core field Marine and I had severe reactions to anyone that either hinted about hurting kids or remotely acting gay. Got in a lot of fights and received plenty of face stitches including stitches in my tongue. Sounds gross cuz it is. Anyway…thanks again

[@nataliapola6988]

I’m subscribed to his KZbin channel and I always watch his shorts. I love the fact that he protects those that can’t protect themselves.

[@City_2_fitness]

You’re fucking incredible; and what an amazing inspiration you. I’m celebrating 3 years clean and sober on the 25th and it’s been a wild ride but so grateful to be free from the chains of addiction.

[@JdDelay5150]

I’m so proud of you!!! WDR!!!

[@danielmcpherson8096]

I've watched your videos for ages now, but I'm glad I got the opportunity to hear some of your story man.id love to have a sponsor or councillor with half your knowledge of what we need for recovery. Stay safe, Brother. Keep on Keeping on !!

[@valeriedulin1075]

My Son's life is so similar to yours. He just didn't get caught as much. But, your feelings on family, sobriety and living for others was pretty much the same. Yet, he never felt loved. And he never gave up the bottle. He passed in his sleep on 8/14/21. Not quite 43. I'm thankful that you got ahead of it. ❤

[@alwaysstraitup]

I am so sorry to hear that! I hope you are feeling better, after experiencing such devastating loss and grief, over your son's passing. My heart goes out to you for your pain and sadness. I appreciate you taking the time to share your story about your son.

[@pugchesh]

I've been wanting this interview for a long time. JD seems like such a chill, dude. Behind that rough exterior, there is still a gentle and kind man.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

Totally been waiting for this episode.

[@justinentz-ip7bl]

My teacher in the R 3rd grade told my mom in a conference in front of me that i have A.D.D. I thought i was dying of aids for two years. They put me on ritilan. I been a speed freak my whole life clean for almost 3 years off meth i smoke weed and take ambien. They just created drug addicts in the 80’a and 90’s. And i get it. I still get urges for meth. Its absolute evil

[@JM-vj7we]

❤

[@1tarawho]

I'm from Michigan and work with kids who have been neglected and abused. There are SO many children struggling with being abused daily. God bless our children. People like this young man should be able to go to schools and tell his story to inspire other young people. Thank you for having the courage and strength to tell your story young man ❤.

[@flowergarden1426]

I agree, it hurts my heart for the children, I just can’t believe there are so many very sick Adults out there, it’s hard for me to not wonder about every man I see and wonder about every child I see with a man while working at a grocery store, on the street, neighbors, your mind just goes there.

[@mikuspalmis]

​@@flowergarden1426Every man? Daaamn.

[@flowergarden1426]

@@mikuspalmis not Everyman but these stories affect the mind. I had really good men in my life as a child, I had two stepfathers that spent many years behind prison bars Neither one of them ever touched me as a child, I also grew up in Detroit ran the streets as a kid and had plenty of babysitters and only encountered good men as a child, so I know there are good men, these stories hurt me deeply and my heart goes out to these children.

[@ashleymucha9509]

These videos are great I love hearing every persons story it’s so real and unhinged it’s the content youtube honestly needs!

[@stealyourfire7710]

Huge respect for you JD!! Turned your life around, & now helping others and saving lives, plus the understanding/acknowledgment/respect for individuality for recovery & medical reasons such as cannabis!! Again lots of respect for all of that & wish you all the best in your personal & professional live!! Take care!! Been seeing some stuff from your page as well, giving that a follow as well!

[@aaronbridges5178]

I just started watching JD on KZbin...... absolutely fascinating. I've also been in a very bad binge as well with alcohol and my wife is a meth addict. We have almost lost everything and his story is very hopefully. Thank you you for your story and this interview

[@Airtrooper719]

Ahhh that "I've been clean x time one beer won't hurt" I've been there many times and yes, you can always expect a fall twice as hard as the last time. The feeling of despair also far outweighs the last one.

[@javantgarde]

I'm able to empathize with a lot of JDs story, and thankfully after a lot of trial and error I'm finally on the right path. Thanks JD, you're an inspiration to keep going.

[@JohnnyOla511]

Finally a video of this dude where he isnt shouting the entire time.

[@storminite2041]

Excellent interview! I found JD a bit ago and have been hooked ever since. I love your channel, and i thought it was way cool for what you did for the folks you taped in Appalachia. Incredible coverage of the family you helped out of heart. Much love, ❤Stormi

[@travishancock2302]

It’s good to finally see someone on This channel that has turned their life around for the better.

[@stephanieann622]

Incredible JD. I am so thankful for you and especially for sharing your story with us. I’m an addict too and had many years clean. I relapsed recently and am getting better. Not working a program was my biggest downfall. I love watching your videos, they have made such a difference in my life. We’re all worthy, and deserve to be clean. If it wasn’t for you I don’t think I would have gotten clean again. Thank you, thank you, thank you. God Bless you and your family ❤

[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

Love seeing JD on here! I watch his channel, and he is a great support! I'm on my 7th year clean from opiates. It can be done!

[@JdDelay5150]

BRO! 7 years is amazing! I’m proud of you!!!

[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

@@JdDelay5150 thank you! It means alot man, really. I have my down days like us all, but this past year has been more than normal. Loss in the family, and other stuff. I know you know the feelings. But you and your channel, as well as marks help me so much. The thought of where I could have been, compared to where I'm at now. Like alot of people, I'd be dead. But now I have a family, two wonderful kids, and (trying) to grow a business. I'm a novice blacksmith, three years under me. I wouldn't have any of it. Keep rocking hard my friend, you help so many of us!🍻

[@shannacollins4741]

@@JdDelay5150 my son needs help hes an addict on opiates and wants to quit but has no insurance or job do you have any suggestions on how he can get help ?

[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

@@shannacollins4741 I don't know how your state insurance works, but if your son can get on that, try to see if he can get into some sort of medically assisted treatment. Suboxone, or methadone. If he can't, I've heard good things about kratom. It's a plant that's related to the coffee plant. It's a non classical opioid. It can form It's own addiction, but it's supposed to be alot easier to get off of. That, or there is a plant called iboga. The medicine made from it is ibogain. Idk if you can get ahold of it in the states, but it's supposed to be a miracle med. But state detox centers usually have a way of helping, payment plans, or charity forgiveness. I hope that helps a little, and hope he can get clean.

[@deniseheryford1319]

Congrats!!😊

[@countrytxrose]

I really like this post, interview style, it's different from your norm. I enjoy your normal post for sure very much. You help us learn about prison life the good bad & the ugly. Hearing your story from you seems like it's helping you in your recovery and that's a great thing. Hearing how you turned your life around 100 %. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.

[@DanielHall-tg1pi]

J. D. Is currently one of my biggest inspirations since graduating from The Ohio Media School in Columbus, OH and starting a show: The Art Form of Civil Disobedience. Coming from a childhood of violent abuse, drugs and the rest of the fun stuff. I'm now married with two beautiful daughters and a really great stepson. Onward and upward brother. Much Love and Respect

[@MC-fw5vt]

What a stellar, outstanding guy. A reminder that recovery is hard, consistent and vigilant work.

[@scotts272]

I'm really stoked to see this interview as I am subscribed to both of your channels, great stuff!

[@JdDelay5150]

I was so blessed to get to work w Mark! Thank you for being a part of my community too! Big love!

[@JdDelay5150]

@@bobproctor-ne9tg thank you for your thoughts.

[@sman3079]

One of the most encouraging interview for those still out there using very very articulate we need more like u people God bless I think he's working through u

[@corycourneyea6802]

Man, I have been waiting for this interview. Super guy.

[@CarlosPEnis]

Awesome. JD is a good, genuine guy. Happy to see him on SWU

[@chriscarroll3635]

Ive listened to you alot and just came across this today on 5-5-24. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. Congratulations to your recovery.

[@Sweetmip]

Man a support group for Vietnam vet kids is a must I loved my father with all is ptsd and faults he still showed me so much and I loved him!

[@derrick8224]

It is me….our is this channel getting better with the broadening of interviews? Loyal subscriber

[@jessicah4465]

JD!!! Been waiting for this to drop!

[@jeremyvelez7458]

one of my favorite interviews. this guy is so like-able and very well articulated

[@fuzzynubbinz]

This is one of my favorite interviews. Thanks for sharing your story JD you are a true inspiration

[@Faeriefungus]

He speaks so highly of his loved ones. Says a lot about his character. Thanks for sharing your story 😊💕

[@joshdyer3670]

Watched you for a while JD don’t know why this is the first time I heard your dad was a veteran but thanks to him for what he did. Keep up your good work stay sober you are a good man making up for poor decisions👍🏻

[@tammylouasksdearsubswtf7955]

I recently found this guy & his channel, I wasn't a fan at first , but I kept listening to him and he quickly grew on me, now I have nothing but mad respect & admiration and appreciation for him..I was binging his channel this morning, which is why, (I'm assuming) this upload showed in my feed.. thank you for having him on to share his story here.. I'm a Daytona girl, 420 sober & if I ever cross paths with him , he can expect a big hug and a big thank you for all he does for ppl!

[@jesseknorr8594]

How do you fall for this guy's bullshit. He's a horrible person. He ruined so many people's lives and then when it was time to own up to it he ran and hid like a coward. He has a video where he makes fun of a man for getting raped in prison over a gambling debt. He's a piece of shit

[@izzyjones7108]

Was waiting for this!! 2 of my favorite people combined. ❤❤❤ jd is an inspiration and has integrity and Mark, ive been watching you for years and love what you do

[@Simon-ir1xj]

Thanks for this , two of my favourite channels!

[@samanthariley5477]

What an incredible story!!! I’m in recovery too, what a freakin ride!!! I’m so proud of you and happy you are free from the chains of addiction!

[@JdDelay5150]

I’M PROUD OF YOU TOO! WDR!

[@richboyprado]

The videos have been so good lately, mark! Keep up the good work! Also, what a great story - congratulations on sobriety

[@jeffslocum3724]

Awesome interview and I'm happy to have run across this fellas background story. I have only seen the KZbin shorts. Thank God this guy was able to come to terms and become an absolute beast for serving others. I admire your honesty and ability to communicate your trials in life. Definitely kept me engaged. Thx

[@ABCD-yk1br]

This was a blessing, Thank you JD and Mark

[@brianharrington4400]

Been excited for this one I follow jd on KZbin hes a great asset to the recovery community

[@jeanette4026]

So awesome!!! Was recently introduced to JDs KZbin channel and absolutely love listening to this man!! Very aware, intelligent, articulate, and energy right!!! 😊

[@swanhill772]

Mark-this is your best one, yet. I can’t even begin to tell you how much can be learned from this one. About ourselves. About our loved ones.

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

Well done JD! I'm so proud of you! You are making a difference out here! Thank you for being genuine and real!

[@Cynthiabecker24]

Great interview. Jd Delay has so much to offer many communities. His story is very powerful, uplifting and unifying, much of what our world is lacking. Big props for more growth and success to JD and his community. One love fam❤

[@JdDelay5150]

You’re the absolute best Sis! Thank you for the kind words! One love!!!

[@Youngin_-zb4ze]

I’m in recovery myself (8yrs sober this December) and I firmly believe that the ppl who help you in recovery should be recovering addicts as well!…I feel like they can get on my level, and they’re not just “reading from a book” they’ve been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, an sold it at a yard sale lol….everyone I deal with in my outpatient recovery place are recovering addicts and I respect it a lot more!….I’ve seen a little bit of jd delays stuff on KZbin but I now have more respect for the man since watching this!….

[@jordanpetersen8629]

Love and Respect from Daytona Beach ❤ many years removed from seeing the tail end of the wild days out on Seabreeze. Stayed up to date as best I can on your content and can't express my admiration of the hustle to right the ship and teach others how you messed up and how you got out. Survivor stories are great. Redemption arcs made viral are exactly what this world needs

[@26michaeluk]

Why are Daytona cops such pricks?

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

Congratulations for you both! Two exelent men making a difference interviewing another! Hands down a couple of my favorites. A special thank you both for reminding me to do the right thing. I've been a little over 3 years off black. The daily lessons have helped. But it's as JD said I had to finally heal myself. It's very different now from before. I now have more than myself to stay well for.

[@007janerussell]

Black as in fentanyl?

[@ddz1375]

​@@007janerussell fetty pills are sometimes blue, the heroin I used to do was black tar. IDK. The language changes so much over a short period of time. Narc used to mean an informant now it means narcissistic person. Maybe the urban dictionary may be helpful.

[@JdDelay5150]

Much love!

[@gingerroot8802]

@@007janerussell black means black tar H. Popular on the west coast. It's a gooey black form of heroin, looks like hash almost. The powdered stuff you see on TV and Movies is more what the east coast gets or got at this point everything is basically fentanyl powder from coast to coast.

[@casediedwell5094]

Love JD and his INTENSITY about EVERYTHING.

[@scott5310]

Thanks JD, great story. I can tell you've told it many times. In recovery myself for the same. Its a great feeling to be actually living life.

[@ericbailey4787]

Wow. JD, that was a great segment. Thank you. Im not one in need of what you teach now but i have friends that have gone through treatment to just fall backwards again and its sad. I watch a lot of your you tube shorts and enjoy them. Thank you for your content and inspiration.

[@888alp]

An amazing resilient intelligent man. JD chose to give up that toxic spiral he was into. He had a lot of support and made the right choices to get to where he is now. I wish him many years of sobriety. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻👼🏼👼🏼💪🏻💪🏻🥰 angela from down under australia 🇦🇺

[@tinamarie1111]

Great video Mark very encouraging .He is a great !One of my favorite people . He’s raw and very wise .

[@batcoun7ry]

Been watching your YT shorts for a while now. Honestly, I thought you were egotistical but after watching this you’re a humble, honest and inspirational guy. I’m in recovery myself. Two years of heroin but 4 months off pills and everything else. Thanks 🙏

[@user-iv6bj3dn3e]

Old interview I know but I come back to it every so often. JD is the reason I’ve stayed clean. He’s real unfiltered and deeply honest. I love that guy.

[@ivorlongshot]

Well done that man, keep up the abstinence and recovery work 👍