5 Years Sober! My Story of Struggle and Victory With Alcoholism

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

If you want to reach out to me about my story, my DMs on Instagram are the best place to get ahold of me.

[@stickytones6891]

Thanks for your story it gives me hope.... I've struggled with alcoholism for the past 4 years

[@Movies.And.Mor3]

We are so proud of you

[@pamelakibildis1177]

So Proud of You Sean This Is A Huge Accomplishment 🙂 God Bless You and Your Family 🙂 God is Good All The Time & All The Time God Is Good Great Testimony Sean With God All Things Are Possible & I am a Christian Too God Bless You Sean I Love Your Channel 😊

[@mryoutuber0422]

Ur my inspiration now I am proud to be a subscriber of urs since September (this is my alt)

[@gabrielcastaneda9700]

Congrats dude would you say your KZbin channel was a big help for you or something that helped keep your mind occupied. Or kept you busy ?

[@3CFilms]

Congrats Sean! Takes a lot of courage to share your story, keep up the hard work✊🏻 big inspiration to many on the platform🎉

[@BilfroDog]

Hey, big fan!

[@benjaminasur7928]

NOTICE ME SENPAI CHRIS😣😣

[@bryanparks7075]

3C I love your channel

[@jacksonbrickmedia939]

Hey 3C. Did you take inspiration for your new video set from the sean chandler set? They look very similar.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Thanks so much Cris! Now that the world is getting safer, I need to drive up to Dallas so we can do an in person collab!

[@TheSodorSteamworks]

Sean, I have such great respect for you for being so open and honest about this. It may all seem like empty words seeing as I’m a complete stranger to you, but I am genuinely so proud of you. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story, and congratulations on your wonderful achievement!

[@mycabbages3538]

You should mention your faith more. It’s my favorite thing about your channel. Thank you for not being afraid to admit on the Internet that you need Christ!

[@hailparadise88]

Coming up on 1 year sober myself. Best thing I ever did 💪🏼

[@TheKidKlooky]

Always feels good to watch this vid Evey year

[@kar2424]

same!

[@hm_lemon_lime1500]

A toast of non alcoholic beverage to Sean, big congrats man

[@Nova-fh2et]

You couldn't just say congratulations without mentioning alcohol?

[@ryeguy2256]

@@Nova-fh2et he said non alcohol? Doesn’t that count

[@Nova-fh2et]

@@ryeguy2256 turn your brain on

[@josiahmccord867]

5 years! Wow! I’ve seen your story before, and it’s incredible. It truly shows how much Jesus can change someone’s life!

[@LMCFootball]

Jesus isn’t real

[@josiahmccord867]

@@LMCFootball If that is truly what you believe, you cannot deny the fact that Sean’s life was turned around because of something. And if Sean says that is Jesus, you cant really tell him that it wasn’t Jesus; you did not live his life, and didn’t have his experiences.

[@darthinfinte7047]

@@LMCFootball That’s rude dude

[@LaneWinn]

@@LMCFootball Jesus was, in fact, a real person

[@danielmarone5757]

@@LMCFootball Are you real?

[@richardNbacchus]

Your wife is a real one for sticking with you through all that, mad respect to her

[@geupelboi]

That's what you do for somebody you love.

[@liambyrne2386]

Not a religious person myself, but it’s beautiful that your faith was a major part in your path to be where you are now. Long may it continue

[@justlivin2499]

Congrats man, that's a big achievement, don't stop now, we're here with ya

[@gryfon_gamez8184]

Every year Every year this man uploads the same video Every year he tells the exact same story And every year I watch and will watch solely because of the respect I have for him for overcoming his challenges

[@dalestrunk1749]

I listened to you talk about your sobriety last year. Here to listen again. Keep being awesome man.

[@patriciajacobs8224]

*S. Super Movie Lover E. Everyman's Hero A. Always Very Positive N. Never Backed Down, Never Gave Up*

[@jd5726]

Congrats man, 5 years sober, that's a serious achievement!

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

I remember hearing this story back 2 years ago but still an inspiring personal story though! Congrats on 5 years! (that's a big milestone!) God bless you, Sean!;)

[@kmanoharan895]

quite uplifting to hear your story , man

[@skyofthelivingdead]

Congratulations on 5 years! That is such a huge deal. I don’t often comment but I love hearing stories of successful recoveries. My childhood best friend just lost her long battle with heroin addiction last month. She fought hard for years and I’m no less proud of her for fighting till the end than if she had successfully gotten clean, and she still lives on through donated organs and the people she helped throughout her years in the church. Hearing the stories of survivors means more now than ever. Peace and blessings to you and yours with this huge milestone, Sean.

[@dalestrunk1749]

I’m sorry for your loss Sky. I hope you’re doing good.

[@skyofthelivingdead]

@@dalestrunk1749 thanks, Dale. It was a punch in the gut to say the very least, but I’m holding up. The circumstances could’ve been a lot worse than they were, as awful as that sounds. 5 different people including a child got her organs because she was a donor. That fact and listening to the stories of folks who successfully recovered help a lot with the coping.

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

JULY MAKES 6 YEARS SOBER BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND I AM SUPER FUCKIN EXCITED 💯👍🏾

[@kristinvera5828]

2 years sober in a few days ! Congrats man!!

[@brookssouders3112]

Wow that’s a big milestone. You’ve earned a nice celebration

[@SaurianStudios1207]

For a yr and a half, I've been struggling with a porn addiction, It was originally just a coping mechanism to escape from covid, but it slowly became an addiction, a carving/desire for more that has dragged me into experiencing fatigue, sleepless nights, hypnic jerks and has sorta ruined my perspective on women. Recently, I've been reading the bible for forgiveness and asking god to help me in my times of need, and so far I'm trying to build the courage to tell my parents that i need help. I have to admit that asking for help isn't easy, especially when you have been fighting it for way too long, but I'll do what is necessary to get my life back to normal and ask god for forgiveness and acknowledging my sins/wrongdoings. I've been watching your channel for 2 years now, I've watched your other sober videos about how you struggled with alcohol and you humbled yourselves in front of others and in the sight of god, all i have to say is congrats on being sober for 5 yrs! You have inspired me to take action and seek help to end my porn addiction.

[@thedungeona44]

Proud of you Sean!! It takes a lot for anyone to just be vulnerable especially on this type of level. Truly good for you man

[@themarvelanddcmarshlands]

Congrats, man, always glad to hear how you're still moving forward.

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

This is a truly inspiring story. Congratulations on 5 years of sobriety.

[@pacoy1357]

Love to see your life go up like this, it's fine to talk about it sensitive topics, Keep up the amazing work👍👍👍

[@mikesuarez9615]

Sean Me and the comment section are proud that you have been able to fight and be able to become and incredible person congratulations man 👍🏻

[@Stefan_Gerards]

agreed! 5 years of sobriety is a SERIOUS achievement! worth more than anyone thinks 💪

[@oldnbaschool]

Not many people like to look at their past and the obstacles they constantly faced through many years. Seans picks up his struggles and talks about them when the right time comes. That says a lot!

[@twoface4458]

It is very admirable that year after year, you discuss your struggle with alcoholism and are so public about it. Your 4 Years Sober video changed my perspective on not just alcohol, recreational drugs, etc, but on addiction and how to approach certain struggles that I have in my own personal life. This comment may not mean much in the grand scheme of your KZbin channel, but hopefully you get to see this and know that you are someone I have a great deal of admiration and respect, not only as a film critic, but also as a father and a man. Keep up the great content and thank you for sharing your story.

[@danielsavin7330]

Wow, so happy to hear this story from you Sean! The grace of God, and the saving power of Jesus Christ is truly transforming, and I'm so glad to hear what it could do for you in your life, and what it can do for all of us, by surrendering our lives to God, and saying "not my will, but Yours be done".

[@mycabbages3538]

Amen. We’re all sinners saved by grace.

[@random_1553]

I am glad you are sober!!! 5 years wow!! Keep being sober!!!!!!

[@cave386]

Sean, part of the reason I think your channel is so inspiring is because of your amazing transformation. It’s great. It’s honestly a symbol of hope for people across the globe. The hurdles you’ve overcome so far are great. Here’s to 5 more years.

[@RandomPerson-jd4hm]

Last night I had a relapse and I was looking for a message like this, change is possible, you are strong and an inspiration, congratulations ! And thanks for giving us hope

[@dylanrutzen1240]

Congratulations on the sobriety brother, that’s a huge accomplishment, I am now only about a month and a week sober, but I feel better than I ever have

[@shahidnyker2900]

Congrats Sean! What you've done in your 5 years sober has made my life better

[@jueshua148]

My wife is going on 7 years bro. Congrats!!! Keep it up.

[@JordanEvansMusic]

This is INCREDIBLE Sean. I’m a Christ follower as well and I think it’s amazing that you’re using your platform to share the gospel in such a powerful way, really really inspiring. I’ve been watching your videos for years and it’s so hard to imagine this being true about you. So thankful you got back on track to be a great husband and father to your children. Awesome upload

[@g.williamwoodward6676]

Christian brother here. Praying for you man. Awesome and inspiring story. Struggling through my own sins and this greatly helped. God bless you and the family sir. And your church sounds awesome!

[@jakobthonen9411]

I think this is another good verse to bring up since you mention pride a lot: "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." I've heard this story a couple of times now and it's still cool to hear you sharing it with people in this way. It's very inspiring. Congrats again Sean. Enjoy this beautiful weekend with your family and friends. And same to everybody else out there with your own stories to tell and struggles to face. You may not realize it but there are always people out there that have your back.

[@PeeZeeDooley]

Proud of you Sean! I'm turning 18 next Wednesday (18 is legal drinking age here in Sweden) but I made a vow to never drink nor smoke in my life, glad to see you're doing great too!

[@phoenixblazer8536]

I've watched many videos made by Sean about this... And I get more proud of him each time!

[@dumpstersludge9915]

One of the things people don't know or realize is the community and the amount of meetings. Took my gal when she wanted to go sober to 3 different places once a week every week for the first year and she keeps going. Much love and respect to anyone who does this and gets sober.

[@raiders1028]

My daughter's name is Grace and she is a blessing from God. We had trouble for a while having a kid and when we let go and let God my wife got pregnant. Glad to hear your story and that you are doing well. God is good!

[@rubenjohnsen8005]

Thank you Sean. As a christian myself this really hit me. The message of surrendering is so powerful, rather than trying to fix it all by yourself

[@GiraffeGuy631]

I’m glad your moving on with your life, it’s all worth it if it built up to this amazing channel!

[@joshhazelwood9886]

God is using you to bring scripture to life. None of us have the strength to overcome struggles on our own, but we serve a powerful God who is strong enough to help us overcome. Congratulations on 5 years sober!

[@christopherfrost1820]

Congrats to you brother, i am about to celebrate my 10th year of sobriety from alcoholism. There is no guidebook to getting sober. Every journey is different because every person and every addiction is different.

[@MichaelSutton77]

I have nothing but respect for you man👍

[@Eric-pf7zl]

I’m currently struggling with drug and alcohol addiction but seeing videos like this helps me see a way out with the only thing I enjoy...all things FILM!!! Thank you

[@zackarydecicco3919]

Congrats Sean, you deserve all of the success that you’ve had over the past few years. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Patty8333]

Nice to see a deeper personality to the guy behind the camera. Congrats man

[@JDRusse11]

My wife and I actually moved to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 to start a college coffeeshop ministry called Karis Café, so I love the name that you gave your daughter. Such an inspiring and redemptive story, thank you for sharing Sean 🙏.

[@samnester8686]

You became sober on my birthday! Takes a lot of courage to share a story of this magnitude!! Tremendous respect to you for realizing the bad place you were in and pulling yourself out

[@visionpicturesind2181]

Every. Single. One. Of your fans are extremely proud of you. You’re awesome, Mr. Chandler!

[@swoleyoda4081]

Huge S/O to your wife also for being by your side throughout the struggles I’m sure it was difficult for her.

[@baylinersimp787]

Currently, I am struggling with my own addiction. It’s great to see that you have overcome a challenge that I’m trying to take on! Alcoholism is no joke! Jim Beam is a real demon for me, and it’s hard trying to leave it out when it became a staple into my childhood from my father as well! He wasn’t abusive like most others (like Mac’s father in The Shack), but he had his moods. When he was sober, he was a great father! Currently, his own bottles drowned me from my niece and nephew and it hurts. Btw, I am only 19

[@Benjablox1234]

My dad is celebrating one year sober tomorrow well really last Wednesday was his one year but he’s celebrating it this Sunday one year. God really helped. My mom comforted us a lot.

[@cmzf947]

Congratulations on 5 years sober Sean. Man, I remember watching your videos for 3 years and 4 years like it was yesterday. Even after watching you for over 2 years, I still have a hard time believing that you had to deal with that sort of thing. I’m very impressed with everything you’ve been doing to improve yourself and you should be very proud of yourself. I know you’re inspiring lots of people. Keep up the awesome work and keep being the amazing guy we all know you are.

[@rganvg]

It’s great to see an inspirational story like this on the internet.

[@parkerpeterman613]

There are many reasons why I love your channel, but the main one is how much in common I have with you. I’m a young youth pastor who is also obsessed with movies. It’s rare to hear a movie KZbinr with a Christian perspective so I really appreciate what you do. I struggle with addiction like you once did. Thanks for sharing your story it is very encouraging!

[@kitparry3640]

How Dare someone dislike this video. It is an incredible story of a strong man’s life story, and how dare anyone dislike such a pure and inspiring, yet saddening story. Keep going strong Sean! We are all behind you

[@twoface4458]

Sean Chandler talks about so many comic book movies and superheroes, but in a world where those don't exist, the real heroes are people like Sean who have overcome personal challenges to become the best versions of themselves and are so open about them. I appreciate this sort of content from you Sean. Thank you and god bless.

[@bryanparks7075]

True

[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks for sharing your story Sean awesome how you became a Christian and got off of alcohol and drinking it's bad for you gals you found Jesus and turned away from alcohol and your struggles Sean happy to hear that buddy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BigCookie6903]

Congratulations, it sucks you had to go through this, but I gotta say, I never get tired of hearing you tell stories

[@MovieMicah]

Wow I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I saw the “3 years sober” video. Congrats Sean!!

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

Congratulations Sean Chandler that's awesome. My step dad is about a year sober but he mainly quit cause his liver is failing. He's on the transplant list now so hopeful he will find a match.

[@HarCoolReviews]

Congrats on five years, Sean!! Keep on going!!!! I’m proud of you, dude!!

[@jacksoncihamovies3279]

The first time I heard you talk about this on the channel was back in 2018 and it’s always inspiring to see another one every year.

[@triggeredcat120]

Huge respect for you talking about your previous issues with alcoholism. I hope you’re living your absolute best life and enjoying movies.

[@pmcsmidnightmovies6141]

Sean you are an awesome inspiration and such a down to earth person! God bless you.

[@recordedentertainment2916]

This is truly sad that you ever took on alcohol and happy that those days are gone.And by quitting you've become my favorite youtuber. Great job Sean!

[@dancool5546]

Congratulations Sean.

[@clipsofcooper]

When I see that many successful youtubers were those who suffered and struggled with their lives. I start to believe it's some higher power that's giving them a second chance, a new life to benefit them and making them better.

[@hoppers3802]

"Pride cometh before the fall" While I myself don't have a particular addiction, I have been humbled and reminded each and every year to re evaluate myself and see what I can do better as an individual. Thank you for these videos, and I hope it helps many people in small to large ways!

[@MrBruh281]

Feels like just yesterday you posted about being 3 years sober. Congrats Sean!

[@lucasmann2308]

my step dad is 14 years clean & sober so i have seen it first hand god bless you Sean

[@bigpesoproductions1413]

I’m just about three years myself. Proud of you for doing what’s right for you and your family.

[@qqqqqqqqqqqq121212]

It’s quite inspiring to see you reflect so openly about your story. It’s commendable that you found your way out of such horrible circumstances and talk about them freely. I hope this annual reflection video is a benefit to yourself - it’ll doubtlessly help to guide many in your audience.

[@frankiekilbey725]

What a change. Good on you mate. Fair play 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@darthplagueis8886]

Respect man. I had a drug problem, been clean for over two and a half years now. It´s a daily struggle.

[@omegavsrassilon5128]

Congratulations, mate. Take care.

[@Moon-gt1eq]

Don’t mean to come off as rude but If you go back to his older videos like 8 years ago you can see he isn’t as energetic and doesn’t look as happy as today. I’m really happy for you man you inspire me to be better as an addict myself! 🙌🏽

[@forkybros3018]

Congrats on 5 years being sober. Very uplifting story. My grandpa had an alcohol addiction and died from alcoholism before I was born. Alcohol just does bad things but luckily there are people like you who escape the prison of alcoholism and get better.

[@AustinBurke]

Thank you for sharing this Sean. You, my friend, are an inspiration!

[@riverdaveshit]

Man... you are a super brave person, not all the people opens like that, but you do. You have a noble heart, no matter what you say about your genetics, you are a very good man.

[@OneRedFeatherStudios.]

Congratulations brother. Keep on keeping on.

[@eliasnewman348]

Dude this was so strong and moving. I love that u share this. Im a teenager struggling with alcohol not in the way that i want to drink alkohol and have ever Done it but my friends are and its really hard to deal with everything. This is great motivation for me and thanks for sharing. Much love and keep it up.

[@jacobschoenberger610]

Congrats on making it 5 years, Sean!

[@Wyatt016]

Congrats on 5 years being sober man! Keep going strong!

[@halodirienzo4593]

I'm sorry you had to go through that relationship with your father, bad relationships with parents just hurts, the people you know best. Good job man, congrats on 5 years!

[@claval8636]

Congratulations Sean on your accomplishment! You're a huge inspiration for many of us. All the best moving forward

[@heyguys3836]

Man this is awesome. Its amazing to see how much your life has changed. God is good💯💯

[@cwireviews3503]

This video came just in the right time! I was the first 15 years of my young life sober, then today, as my 9th grade ended I tasted beer with my friends. Turned out some others got so Bad drunk they started to be dangerous to each other and to themselves. That taught me that drinking can do that easily even If you Don’t mean it and possibly prevented me from becoming an alcoholist. Hope that was my first AND last bear, now I’m left with hangover but I’m already 4 hours sober so far... so wish me luck! And thank you so much sean for bringing this silenced and awkward but very important topic for especially us teens trying our limits, havin chances to Fall into the trap of Alcohol🥺

[@christianknight727]

Congrats on recovering Sean. Very uplifting to hear this story.

[@forkybros3018]

Hi Christian

[@christianknight727]

@@forkybros3018 Hello.

[@ianstawarz7776]

I'm not a religious person but I really enjoy listening to this story. Keep up the great work with your videos!

[@bufanibs5913]

Thanks, Sean. I have high cholestrol because I love eating and I'm still pretty young but listening to your story gives me a beam of faith

[@RedCaio]

Congrats Sean, God loves and will always love you

[@squiddkos02]

CONGRATS MANN!!! It’s a struggle you see many people not make it out of. Super proud of you Sean

[@MW2SHOTGUNMASTER]

Just recently hit a year of sobriety and your story has been very inspiring and motivational to me since I’ve discovered your channel. I’m very appreciative for you sharing your story and your struggles. Keep going strong man!

[@Jimmy.22]

I’m happy your in a better place now than before. I’ve been watching your videos since summer of 2017 and every time I come out of a movie theater, I always watch your reviews and rankings. Always have faith and trust in yourself even if it’s one step at a time. God is always there for us and will never leave us. Congrats man!