Reece Burnt His Face Off | Story Time

[@christinaarandall]

I love hearing Reece’s stories!!!! 🙌🏼😊

[@SaltySteff]

He really is a great guy. It's amazing how all 3 of you have managed to come so far from where you were. Best of luck to you guys!

[@bmw328i8]

Same! Seems like a really good dude!

[@megk7849]

For real, I could listen to him talk for days lol

[@andreamoore7988]

me too they are so cute!

[@gastroparesisandotherfunil897]

Me too.

[@carolynw8614]

Reece is really becoming more comfortable on camera, and I'm here for all of IT!

[@hippiegal2461]

Hes very supportive

[@marcelmayen1871]

Moral of the story: just go to McDonalds if you want some french fries😂

[@DenaMarie90]

Marcel Mayen I second this lol I was completely sober and burned myself severely making French fries at home 😂

[@markhusseymh1]

Or buy ones that are oven ready and you cook them on baking tray

[@damaribrackett1159]

Thought most people buy precooked fried and cook them in the oven so do some people cut fries from the potatoe tand cooked them in Greece I'm confused

[@aprillempkacruz]

McDonald's has the BEST frys!

[@elizabethsharp225]

I went to McDonald’s and crashed and totaled my car be careful with McDonald’s too 😂

[@lexxyrae7128]

Am I the only one sitting here thinking “Damn... big homie just wanted some french fries.” 😂🤣

[@KileyTheNurse]

“I have made a few batches of french fries since then.” 😂🍟

[@denissepaez1862]

😂😂😂

[@brittaolson6550]

Kiley Kincaid Good thing it was just French fries or that 911 call would’ve been even more awkward.

[@damaribrackett1159]

Thought most people buy precooked fried and cook them in the oven so do some people cut fries from the potatoe tand cooked them in Greece I'm confused

[@antaine1916]

As a former EMT, the first thing to do in a case like that is "stop the burning." Cool water instead of cold is recommended, but water from the garden hose should have been fine. It would have also been bad for them to have done nothing, as the hot oil would still be cooking his face while waiting for the ambulance.

[@ps374249]

Came down here to make sure someone said that running water over a burn is the correct thing to do. Maybe they got confused because you don't put water on a grease fire, and you don't put ice on a burn.

[@firstmkb]

Thank you, because I was wondering!

[@colinclement2752]

I've seen a lot of gnarly grease burns working in kitchens for years. We always put baking soda on em for a second before the water...water and hot oil don't go well

[@pickingwilddaisies945]

I scurry back upstairs like the tweaker I am 😂 HE IS SO FUNNY 😂 I can only imagine how he is totally comfortable like with friends or family lol

[@crystalfarmer4074]

I love the chemistry between y'all and he is such a good story teller, just like you are! I live for the stories you share.

[@GrannyXOXO]

In complete awe of how much you both individually have gone through in life... what an amazing couple!! #inspirations

[@beautifuldisaster9784]

Watching this again after watching your most recent DV video 💔 God, this is f*cking heartbreaking. It's so hard to hear Reece talk about why you should "say no to drugs" then see who he has become in his active addiction. I always found it hard to picture Reece doing drugs. He seemed so well rounded and responsible. Seeing him being ab*sive towards you literally gutted me Jess 😔 I am so sorry. You are an incredible woman and mother and I am so proud of you! Thank you for inspiring other women to get out of unsafe relationships. You are saving lives

[@jen30551]

As a fellow burn survivor, I love how you can laugh at the dysfunction of it all while still taking it seriously. My accident was caused by a family member who was an addict (may he rest in peace). Recovery is a life long journey. A sense of humor, the ability to be introspective, listen, and share are essential parts of my survival kit.

[@annadimartino2726]

Reese is a good story teller. And I laughed at the “scurried down the steps” because if you know what someone acts like when high then you can just picture it.

[@sarahvand3628]

I pictured his big tall self "scurrying" lol

[@hazelangus]

I am laughing so hard at that, it's so wrong.... cos I'm remembering my brother on speed, acting like a twitchy ferret stuck on fast-forward. He had to rearrange my living room that he was sleeping in one end of, sort his computer cables according to god knows what crazy system that I'm sure made perfect sense to him at the time, adjust the formatting on a university assignment a million times and cook me brunch even though I begged him to just SIT DOWN because it was exhausting to watch... and then he nearly set fire to the couch and himself by crashing out while holding a joint. I was thankful that I was still awake to go and put it out before he'd done more than burn a hole in the quilt cover. He's in long-term recovery up to today, doing really well, and mercifully escaped without a blood-borne disorder or abscess (bless needle exchange programs forever), so I allow myself to find whatever amusement I can in it, though it wasn't at all funny at the time!

[@brittaolson6550]

Jessica, finding your channel has started a month of clean time for me. Just hearing your honest stories of where you started vs. how far you have come made me think, “Maybe I can do that.” And your encouragement is always there. When I thought I couldn’t do it there’d be a new video of you saying, “If I can do it, you can do it. Don’t give up.” You are making a difference!

[@JessicaKent]

😭🙏🖤💪

[@radiantbritt]

SCURRIED DOWN STAIRS 😭😭😭😭😭😭 edit: so happy Reece is still here to tell this story, that could have been bad 😪 it made my heart sore

[@heathernicole5319]

Thank you so much Reece for sharing ur story!! If this wasn't ur rock bottom, can we hear the story of when you did hit rock bottom?. Now over to Christina who just uploaded!!!! Love you Jess ❤️

[@paige41314]

Yes!!!

[@ashlayyy4118]

Reece!! We love to see you on here!!! Keep coming back!!

[@MorganM2399]

“Like a little tweaker” LOL, this brought me back to my husband and I at the beach doing 1 million unfinished tasks 🥴 drugs are bad. Sobriety is good. Thanks for sharing guys

[@TheOnlyCoachOfficial]

Morgan Olencz reminds me of a friend I haven’t seen in a long time.... her boyfriend decided he wanted to remodel the whole living room at 3AM so to this day that whole room is nothing but exposed wood.

[@MorganM2399]

Omg I just remember i would be trying to do something simple like clean a countertop and suddenly its 5 hours later and the countertop is still dirty and I’ve also started (but not finished) a new manicure, closet organization and repainting the porch furniture. When we still used to get high I would tell him we should put cameras in our condo so we could see ourselves acting like that.

[@aprilminder6851]

That was my x boyfriend n I too. Doing everything n getting nothing done. We tore apart our living room down to the fabric on the chairs the fans off the ceiling and the kitchen cabinets and hardware complete off. NOTHING got put back together. So sad to think about today.

[@Rachel_Ryder]

sarah j. Putting all the sand in the trash where it belongs 😆

[@Itschloeanne95]

Being from the UK, I cannot imagine being in that situation, seeing an ambulance show up and the first thing you worry about is not having insurance/the money to pay for treatment. So blessed to have our NHS 💕

[@TheOnlyCoachOfficial]

The way you look at him is sooooo heartwarming - that’s real love & caring right there. You look like you hurt when you know that he was, just your whole being emotes it. You guys are so amazing. 💙

[@debbiekuras4884]

Omg!! I cant even imagine cleaning burns/wounds on your face. Ive been dealing with surgical wounds on my leg for the past 1 1/2 years and there are no words that describe the pain. You are incredibly strong because your face so sensitive. Thank God you healed nicely. Again, great story by Reece.

[@bethieelle422]

I honestly can't believe how much y'all have been through and look at both of you now! Clean, happy, healthy & raising a beautiful family all while raising public awareness and providing support for people who are still in their addiction... Y'all are seriously so inspiring and amazing. I hope you both wake up every single morning so proud of yourselves.

[@benny5020]

I’m so proud of y’all. I’m in recovery and I love seeing someone use their platform to educate and de-stigmatize addiction and mental illness. I wish your family so much happiness and success. ❤️

[@__-Michelle-__]

Wait... So you're telling me Reece got curb stomped AND set his face *on fire* and he's still that handsome?! 😂 That's so crazy though, really felt it when he said he needed to be more careful and didn't even think about giving up.. You guys are so awesome I love your videos, you two make such a good team 💙💜💙

[@Matthew-mt2fc]

for real though he looks amazing for all the trauma that he has gone through

[@stormtrailer4146]

Slastic they both do. They are a good looking couple.

[@Matthew-mt2fc]

@@stormtrailer4146 absolutely! But like he has been through so much facial trauma and almost definitely has a lot of scarring and both of the injuries did a lot of tissue damage and people rarely look as good as he does after going through that stuff. Add that to the addiction in (both) their pasts and it is incredible they look so good still. Even if they hadn't gone through any of that they are good looking. But like thinking about how much they have gone through and still look this good is really incredible to me.

[@damaribrackett1159]

Thought most people buy precooked fried and cook them in the oven so do some people cut fries from the potatoe tand cooked them in Greece I'm confused

[@nomdeplume2213]

Hahah right!

[@Kaitlyn_B97]

Is that why he wears his hat like that? He's still handsome. Bonus points for matching. *BOOM*

[@rachelwoodward5476]

When hes talking about scrubbing his face and hand i was watching Jess' face. I know shes heard the story and the fact shes cringing was my reaction. I was cringing thinking about it. Thank you for sharing your story. Most people wouldn't be so open and honest about it and i really respect you both

[@justinekay_beauty7686]

"Like a little tweaker" hahahaha I can relate to this video I've done shit like this. God bless sobriety!

[@gman5338]

Life lesson #4879...stick to cooking with a microwave when high.

[@bricehale6593]

😂

[@brittaolson6550]

gman5338 I know how to mess that up, even!

[@gman5338]

Britta Olson lol

[@francisebbecke2727]

Any thoughts on air fryers?

[@sarahvand3628]

This guy has seen fires 😆

[@janicehoff2865]

My son was burned in a fire (doing a craft project in HS) 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 35% of his body. The pain of burns is unimaginable and I feel for you. Your message is powerful.

[@acatnamedjimmy8060]

I love the story times from you and Reece! They help me so much. I’m 49 days clean today!

[@monadahlstrm5843]

Keep going!

[@shelliematter2503]

I love that Reece is so trusting and comfortable in you all's relationship he's willing to share this stuff. I'm happy you both have each other, and I'm so so so happy you all have worked so hard on your recovery. You're both amazing.

[@brittanyBSBbabe]

I have a decently bad sunburn on my left shoulder, hearing you talk about the cleaning of the wound almost made me cry. I'm so happy you're better, Reece!

[@kaylas667]

“Like a little tweaker” 😂 Reece seems a lot more comfortable on camera, I loooove when you two do story times together!

[@ashleyw8526]

Wow! Reece makes Chuck Norris look like a care bear! What an incredible story!

[@gabriellemiller3896]

I love your videos as always Jessica but I have to admit the ones with your man are special. Partially because it does switch it up a bit and to see how y’all are able to be so open, honest, and unashamed with each other. We can all learn from that I believe. So many people can be married 20 years and not even truly know the person sleeping next to them. This type of relationship is so important❤️

[@BeccaReevesXX]

He's such a good story teller! He paints us the whole picture. I love that!

[@lissaw4]

I'm so happy Reece seems so much more comfortable on camera now. Actually, I meant to post on your last video together - Reece reminds me so much of my very good friend (really family) Reece that sadly passed away a few years ago in Florida. Your Reece and my Reece look so similar, are both veterans, were in recovery, jail/prison, have the same sense of humor, and similar mannerisms. I always smile when I see something similar to my Reece, because it kind of helps me feel like this is how full and happy my Reeces' life could have been with all the work he put into himself before he passed away. My Reece worked so hard for his recovery and he was proud of it. He was killed 5 hours before his 3 year sobriety party. A group of us close friends wanted to do something that was a little more personal with him. Bike runs were our thing since we were little and used to steal other people's dirt bikes because no one could afford a real motorcycle back then. Figured it was another way to say we are thankful, blessed, and happy to finally be able to have this freedom, life, experience, love and chance with you again. My Reece was hit by someone in a truck on the interstate in Florida that day. 2 weeks ago was his birthday and in a couple weeks it will be his sobriety and death anniversary. I hope that didn't come across weird - I just see someone so similar to my Reece; from what you've shared he dealt with as well; I see, hear, recognize, and appreciate how much work you've done to have a happy, healthy life now. It's just nice to see that if Reece was still here and working as hard as he was, then he too would have had the chance to be happy, love things again and build healthy things in his life. I loved this one! You feel the seriousness, the humility and the ability to poke fun at who we once we're. The jokes had me looking like an asshole for cracking up like that in public lol.

[@anthemiusaugustulusiii8445]

Glad to see Reece again on here and to see him more comfortable being on KZbin and joking around bout this.....I love how he explains things like “scurrying up and down the stairs like the little tweaker I was”...

[@shireerevers6885]

Girl. Your videos are amazing!! I was a pill addict for 22 years, due to having a chronic illness and being placed on pain meds. I can relate to your addiction stories so well!! Thank you for giving addicts like myself a voice when it comes to showing ppl what the struggle is!!! ❤ from Iowa!!

[@elizabethsmithakaelizabeth3332]

Holy Cow!! 👀👀👀 Y'all are like cats with your 9 lives (maybe a few more!). Your chemistry is so cute. Thanks for sharing! Elizabeth in Atlanta

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

I am so so glad the two of you are okay now. Keep it up, one day at a time. You are helping so many people, and you are wonderful human beings.

[@Elizabeth77536]

This makes me so sad … he’s such a good dude ….. I hope he finds peace soon and recovers . Best wishes Jess and Reece

[@housedawg1]

This guy is awesome!! I am very grateful you are still alive and i love listening to your stories. Sense of humor god has blessed you with a good one!

[@alleywatson7404]

“Like a little tweaker” 🤣 absolutely love when you have Reece on for a storytime! 🥰💗

[@EmuLRian]

So adorable as a couple. Your love is so real and you understand eachother. After everything both of you have been through, you have found something pure and positive together.

[@candicemiller9498]

Hey Reece!!! Thank you for sharing. I love you joining Jess on the channel.

[@mr.garlicman3134]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK REECE AND JESSICA. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.

[@hazelangus]

My god, this is terrifying!!! Scrubbing burns - I've heard many stories of people who have had to do this, or people who've needed nurses to do it. That degree of pain, scrubbing open, exposed nerves like that... there are probably not too many things more painful. Reece, you are incredibly strong-minded for sure, to have the stubbornness to carry that through.

[@rubyy_922]

Soo good to be able to see u both be able to joke like that & u not get upset or take it the wrong way. Also happy that Reece was able to heal properly & is better 💚

[@francescafoster854]

You two have such a connection. Just lovely to see that you just "get each other", great :) also the story was great, scary how unaware you can be when on drugs but the way he told it was humorous!

[@lobsterkitty7]

I'm so glad Reese is more comfortable being on camera!! Love you two together ❤️

[@erinhines1189]

I’m a 46 year old gal that just fell upon Jessica’s page by researching different drug addict stories as a fellow manager friend of mines little sister overdosed on heroin 1 month ago... I went to the funeral... heart breaking. I also have a 26 year old son Jordan that we haven’t seen in 4 years, is on meth, and heroin. I believe. I hope and pray it clicks for him as it did Jess! I love her stories , and am so dang proud of this little lady and the life she CHOSE for herself!!! You’re doin a good thing Jessica!! I am happy for you and Reece and those babies!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@moonkitten420]

I can't believe how comfortable Reece is in front of the camera now! I'm so excited for you two to film together more, 2x the stories! 🤟🏻💜🇨🇦

[@theodorestephen1867]

Bit random, but the baby in your profile picture is sooo cute! I love babies 😂

[@sipstea9546]

I'm so proud that he wants to share this story and I'm so proud that he recovered so well ❤️ also I think scars make u look badass because it shows u survived something 💓

[@stellannie86]

I think it's good for people to hear this type of stories. Even when to an outsider it seems like someone's at their rock bottom, and yet they still continue using, it doesn't mean we should give up on them. Obviously Reece eventually got out and is now living his best life! 😊🙏There's always hope guys! ✨💕

[@michpratt1]

I was traumatized watching Ralph Macchio in the movie The Outsiders deal with being burnt. That is probably my biggest fear and I feel so bad for anyone that’s dealt with it. Thank God Reece came through that and kept his sight! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jgirlbyootymua1097]

Thank you Reece for this story time... I got into a car accident in 1998 n the air bag burnt my face n the struggle with not wanting to look at yourself was real... I had braces at the time so it pushed my cheeks into the braces n I couldn’t open my mouth on the left really. Sorry this happened to you but you can’t really tell n it healed up good, but thankful for being alive n sharing the best memories with Jess n the girls! And most importantly sharing your experience with us! 🤗❤️❤️

[@brennatarpley6010]

I think I can safely say we all love hearing yours and Reece’s stories. I wish there was a way y’all could travel around to schools and events and share y’alls experiences with the dark side of addiction - I think it would be so beneficial for kids to know that the good feeling they feel in the beginning of using only ends in pain- one way or another. Lots of love and keep sharing your journey, it’s helping so many others on theirs! 💙💜💙💜💙

[@bridgetarndt1302]

I love the transparency of you both with all the REAL B.S. of addiction

[@jillybeans70]

I had a roommate that had a similar incident. I witnessed it, and it was awful. She is doing well now, and I’m happy you are doing well.

[@Lisasanti1]

I love seeing the two of you laughing. Thanks for the life lesson of never doing drugs.

[@albertflores8884]

But Drugs are Fun And Kool

[@laurac86]

I have a 3rd degree burn on my leg from basically overdosing while blow drying my hair, my roommate found me on my bathroom floor with the blow dryer on my leg burning me. It was absolutely horrible, I had surgery that was extremely painful and the recovery was awful. It’s an extremely embarrassing story that I lie about all the time

[@JessicaKent]

😭😭💙💙

[@laurac86]

Jessica Kent -That ended up being a huge wake up call & I got clean very soon after that. The scar is now also a reminder to keep doing the right thing with my life 😊

[@MrsTipton]

Thanks for being my channels inspo! I really kicked into high gear watching you and Christina! And I still feel that even though no one really watches I just enjoy telling my story! And how life DOES get better!! And then Christina subscribed to me.. (I literally spit my coffee out!) anyway more than JUST sobriety you are an inspiration to just be you and be ok with your past and flaws.

[@kaylalorentz3020]

This reminds me of the time my brother decided to make cinnamon rolls in the middle of the night and fell asleep on the floor in front of the oven 🤦🏼‍♀️ luckily my dad woke up when he smelled the smoke!

[@michelledrake1487]

I’m so sorry that this happened to Reece, but you both are fantastic and hilarious story tellers! Love your channel!

[@samanthatheowlbear2003]

I have an old friend who has been clean from meth for many many years, and he tells his stories the same way...with humor. Nothing wrong with it as long as it's in the past! Thanks for sharing man!

[@riaavelar8491]

Ouch!! Burns are the most painful injury. I am so sorry that happened to you.

[@crystalfarmer4074]

You never disappoint with your titles! I am so glad I found your channel. Shout out to Grandma Christina for having you on her channel.

[@tiarasmook1207]

My ex best friend did this exact thing. Her left arm and entire leg had major scaring. Had to get skin grafts and was in the hospitals for months. Jeez Louis

[@thriftin_n_flippin851]

Reece has been through it and is truly blessed to be here today. Jessica and Reece, y'all are doing an excellent job with these storytime vids. I thoroughly enjoy every second. Thank you for the hard work!❤❤

[@RoAdamClausen]

I love watching you together. You're both SO GOOD at telling stories. Most entertaining couple I know.

[@carlasuannelockett1694]

Hi auntie Ro and Uncle Adam!

[@Hayley0412]

I think that you should both be very proud of yourselves, you are both very strong together! I have never been an addict but I had some friends that lied and stole from me, thankfully they have turned their lives around! Immense respect to you both! 💕💕💕

[@jaidenbelanager8424]

Wow! That is so crazy! I am so glad that both of you are sober and happy and healthy! I am so happy for you guys! Love you Reese and Jess! Tell the girls I love them too!

[@BeNZoJosh]

Damn, homeboy! That’s one hell of a story! Glad you’re okay. Stay right!

[@hayleymartin1799]

Wow as a ex go fast user and daughter off one as well i totally thought it was from "cooking" so glad your okay Reese. Love your family💜

[@betsybabf748]

Can't imagine that not being an instant wake-up call. Hadn't drank much in past 10+ yrs. Just started going out again, having some drunk nights again. Had one night where I blacked out, and I'm done. Waking up with no clue how I got home was enough. I'm too old for that anxiety now.

[@AsktheSpirits]

When you can laugh at yourself.. then life is good😝 You are Rambo... You have survived some shiz. Im glad your ok.🙏🏼💚

[@hippiechef3336]

Oh man...I've had some sick grease burns and I know that pain. Dang. Good on ya for getting through that.

[@Rebelgirl-kv6bd]

That picture of him in the hospital didn't even look like him at all, that made me all teary eyed. I absolutely love you and Reece's story times, y'all are so great together. 💚 To be honest I never even knew or noticed that anything happened to Reece, he did get very lucky to have such minimal scaring.

[@nancywhitaker7565]

I had a small burn on my hand from picking up a pot if the stove and I couldn't believe the pain. I have no idea how you or burn victims do it. Both of you are amazing to keep up the faith and over come your daemons. ♥️♥️♥️

[@chadjohnson7118]

Reece... UR a Fn BEAST!!!! I can't BELIEVE the stuff you've been through Dawg!!! I'm new to this channel, but I'm definitely subscribing to it so I can hear both of ur guys' stories.... GOD BLESS YOU BOTH...

[@heathernicole5322]

I love the dynamic between you two with him telling a story! You two remind me so much of my husband and I even down to the fact both our men tell stories the same way. And I still stupid laugh at him even if I've heard the story 100 times

[@ketchupthot4776]

I saw a couple of videos with jessica and reece before this one and thought he had rosacea! Never thought it would be a burn, healed very nicely.

[@mamadeacon6542]

You and Reece are a match made in heaven. Love you both!🥰❤️🥰

[@Bellavanacoffee]

I love that Reece is becoming more comfortable. I think interviewing his parents would be so interesting. You get that question a lot about "what to do if your child gets addicted?" Anyway enjoyed hearing from Reece, so glad he survived and got clean!

[@ChelseaLynnThibodeaux]

Going back watching all the Reece videos and praying for him

[@michellek7601]

You 2 are adorable. Thanks for sharing your story. Such a miracle you two found each other. 💙❤️

[@kaysplace4264]

I so love hearing Reece's stories, oh my goodness he is so funny, that man of yours Jess can really tell a story. He not only gets his point across but he makes you laugh, he's a keeper.❤

[@jessismallz]

I love when Reese is in your videos! He is more comfortable and seems to really enjoy it! 👏💜

[@auggiewoah]

the way she looked so sad when he talked about having to scrub his face 🥺🥺 i think everyone wants what they have

[@jmeA86]

Anyone with a soul in half a heart would not consider the story entertaining in the literal sense. So glad you're okay! I had to "la la la" out loud a couple times during it because I just couldn't handle hearing it LOL painful!

[@karaw527]

You guys are an amazing couple. So inspiring. Despite the burn and being burned, Reese is still hot as hell lol. Love you guys!

[@ember2441]

I love the sign above your bed: thankful, grateful, blessed. 💕

[@maggiebrooks2550]

Oh man I had so much sympathy that i was in pain just listening to him tell his story! An addicts worst nightmare! Hes still a beautiful man, though, scars and all.

[@goldeng6rl]

lmao “i felt the need for some french fries” I immediately was like oh lord what is he going to do 😂🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@Weaver1202]

Binging old Storytimes! Crazy to hear how close you guys were. I’m in the Springfield Mo area so it’s cool to hear local references. Glad he’s ok!! ❤️❤️

[@hannahnewman6716]

Reece seems so much more confident in videos and his personality is coming out so much it’s lovely to see x

[@rebeccagriffin2515]

I love hearing his stories. I cant quite believe what he's had to endure, I mean this is SEVERE, you wouldn't wish it on your worst enemy. I did chuckle at the burning his bandages but I do get the enormity of it all. Keep the stories coming. Love you guys ❤

[@mechelemede4579]

This story is making my stomach hurt. Grease burns hurt so much! Massive sympathy. >.

[@emsav2509]

I LOVE when Reece makes videos with you. Both of y’all’s stories are incredible and so inspiring when it comes to remembering what we’re working towards in recovery. I just hit my 3 year sobriety anniversary from a serious opiate addiction and I’m honestly so inspired by you every day💜💜💜💜

[@indieme7633]

Wow! Just wow! Blown away by another amazing story time. Love em.