Ozzy (follow up-2025)

[@cherylsullivan1141]

Mark, I cannot tell you how happy I am that you brought Ozzy back!! I have been thinking about him and his situation for the past 5 years. I wish you would come back home Ozzy! There’s a lot of people that love and care about you here. I went to high school with him and he has always been such a kind, caring, creative soul. Ozzy if you are reading this: As selfless as you are (as hard as it may be) please make yourself the priority, you are so worth it! I can’t wait to read your book. We are all rooting for you from Chicago! Much love man ❤️

[@TammyGiorgi]

He is very handsome and kind person 🙏🏻🙏🏻☮️💟 I want to read his book tooo, he is very smart about all of this❣️

[@s_a_r_a_jd2204]

Definitely not in the same place he was five years ago! He's a year off benzos. That, in and of itself deserves recognition. He's lucky to be alive coming off those outside of a medically regulated regimen. He's not living on the streets. He's no longer suffering (whether he knew it or had symptoms or not) from syphilis. He's written a book. He's checking into a rehab facility. He's making healthier decisions distancing himself from his ex... The goal is progress. Not perfection. Acknowledging the efforts a person puts in to better themselves *should inspire a "better" person to be better.

[@shainababy6612]

Well said.

[@AtibaVV]

Fr everyone runs their own race ❤❤

[@ViAndareKV]

🙏

[@brendanbourke5487]

Yep doing better and yep lift your head high shoulders back fake it till you make it , get published in Chicago sounds like a great new beginning , rock on Ozzy ( I'm an old grunger respect for waving the Nirvana flag )

[@pancaked7777777]

Bro is lo key one of the most intelligent and introspective interviews yet

[@theresaPfeiffer]

Out of watching several videos I honestly feel that this one is sooooo close to having a life changing moment. His self esteem is low and I feel so much love for him. If I had money at all I would 100% be there for him. His head was down almost the whole time and that breaks my heart

[@sofiyaouspenskaia2092]

So much strength and intelligence in this man

[@googlyeyes9428]

Hey man! Please make it out of this! It's 24-Jan-2025, this video currently has 49 000 views, a lot of them are from people from all over the world, from places you've never heard of. I can guarantee that every single viewer wants you to make it and a lot of us would buy your book. You are so young and so smart and well-spoken. You are too good for this. Don't be so hard on yourself, it is what it is and move on. Please put yourself first, remove yourself from all difficult situations and take care, you don't owe anyone anything. You will have time to help a bunch of people when you get well. You are on the right track and I see you are capable of so much more. I wanna see your success story. Please take any help you can get ♥

[@lisakrieg3076]

Very well spoken young man. He is a SOOOO much better and farther then he was 5 years ago. I really hope he stays on the straight path gets his book published and leads a decent life..

[@livwood7751]

Ozzy lift your chin, look people in the eye... You don't need to be ashamed - we all have a past & regrets. You're making progress 🙌🏼 God bless you, I pray if you read any comments, you read this one - be proud of yourself, stay in contact with your family. Praying for you dude ❤️

[@Moises-y7k]

This is the fentanyl slump. Even though he doesn’t appear completely high in the video, his speech and posture shows that it definetely still has its grip on him.

[@izzydeadyet7336]

This guys on the right track.. mark is wrong when he said he’s in the same spot as he was five years ago..he’s definitely doing better and is doing his book and going to rehab, very good! Good luck buddy you’re doing ok! Sometimes our friends become different people because of drugs, we love them but they’re gone, not there anymore.. keep moving, in the end it’s only you you gotta worry about

[@southphillylilly]

He's not really wrong yes he's gotten off of Xanax but when Mark said where do you wanna be in five years, five years ago, his response was "out of here" and he is still here. Yes he wants to go to rehab, but he has not yet done it. Yes, he wants to publish this book, but he has not yet done it so truly although we should always celebrate the little things. The guy is still on fentanyl and homeless When Marchâ asked and then Ozzie clarified that was when it was cleared up. Marchâ said not much has changed and Ozzie said a few things have. So on the appearance, it looked like nothing had changed everybody so quick to jump on Mark like any of you could do anything different or better?

[@MizzShanny315]

AT LEAST HE HAS SOME SORT OF ASPIRATIONS IN HIS LIFE, AS FOR HIS EX, she SEEMS TO HAVE NONE, ALWAYS SAYING IDK IDK IDK TO ANSWER A QUESTION... WHEN HE CAN ANSWER QUESTIONS FULLY.

[@gemi08080]

i think he meant more-so physical terms, e.g., location, drug preference...

[@Zachary3D]

​@MizzShanny315 Did you not listen? Her mind has been ravaged by syphilis. She's not all there

[@michaelbays4419]

How about them Ohio State Buckeyes

[@bornmuser215]

“Do you think that’s a good idea?” “Yeah, it sounds like a great idea, actually.” I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated Mark more in any single moment than this one 😂

[@ashleyallen7138]

I really like Ozzy. He’s genuine and has great intellect. He has so much potential to get out of this hell of a life.

[@jennybyrne1991]

Couldn't have said it better

[@Toonces666]

How can you not like somebody named Ozzy, and wearing a Nirvana shirt too! Sartorial excellence. Ozzy seems to be a decent bloke. I am sorry to hear about Caitlin’s struggles.

[@l.a.gothro3999]

Ozzy & Sharon keep having probs over his infidelities but are still together.

[@pop-4567]

Ozzy gets a comment from Oz. Oi Oi Oi

[@mememcguire1616]

Ozzy is a perfect example of how people should act when they care. Being there for others is so important. He obviously loves her. Sending blessings

[@Witch_way07]

Ozzy, you need to write a book about your recovery, you are a true inspiration. I lost my brother to fentanyl OD 3 years ago. ❤

[@AnnaDN76]

So glad we got an update on Ozzy and that he is still around and seems to be making progress. Because unlike Mark, I do not think he is in the exact same place as 5 years ago, it seems to me he has made solid progress Giving up zanax is a huge accomplishment, he can be very proud of. Having a roof over his head, even around Skid Row, is also a great step forward. He mentionned eating clean, making contact with family and friends, so even if he is not clean of Fent, he is making plenty of steps in the right direction, and can be very proud of what he has accomplished so far. Ozzy if you read this, keep up all the progress, and very soon you will be ready to quit drugs, make a proiority of yourself, you absolutely deserve it !

[@kristopherbearden590]

This guy has obvious potential to do something great with his life. I hope he gets going in the right direction.

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

I commend you for getting off the Xanax. You're lucky that it wasn't fatal for you, as it very well could have been with the seizures. I went cold turkey off Xanax in 2019, and it was literally hell on earth! I suffered so much, but thank God I didn't have any seizures. I went off Xanax, Ambien AND alcohol cold turkey...all at the same time too! I was SOOO sick that I lost 62 lbs in just a couple of months. Then it turned into "protracted withdrawal syndrome", and 6 years later I still have some awful lingering symptoms. You sound like an intelligent person. Clean your life up now, as it goes by far too fast! I wish you well, and I will pray for you. I will ask Jesus to guide you back. 🙏🏼✝️♥️

[@lorriegottschalk4385]

Sounds like you walked through hell to the otherside! Congratulations you are a true warrior!

[@bradpnw1897]

Congratulations. That is quite an accomplishment. Most people have no clue what long protracted withdrawal symptoms are like. I had them for almost 3 years coming off methadone benzos and Fentanyl. God bless you 🙏

[@supermeansadie6753]

I have gone on and off Xanax for years. The longer you relapse on it the worse the withdrawals get. One time a few years ago I had a really heavy habit and stopped. I was going about my day and just felt weird, like brain zaps and next thing I know I wake up on the kitchen floor with paramedics coming through the door because I started having seizures from stopping and starting again. There’s a proper way to get off them without it being absolute hell…

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

Ozzy is a kind and intelligent soul. Wishing better times!

[@oggaspack7971]

This is why i dont even talk about getting clean of xanz. People dont understand the difficulty and will power required to achieve abstinence without relapsing. My doctor is the only person that give me credit. He told me verbatim "getting off benzos permanently is more difficult than all the years of college required for me to be a doctor"

[@bradpnw1897]

I went through 3 years of protracted withdrawals getting off fentanyl benzos and methadone. To say it was hard would be an incredible understatement. I went from 112 lb to now I'm 170. And the mental stuff I can't even put it into words. Honestly if I would have known how long it was going to take and when I was going to go through I don't know what I would do at that moment but I'm glad I'm where I'm at now I'm incredibly glad. God bless you 🙏❤️

[@Deb_InMiami]

He seems like a nice guy. I hope he gets clean and finds his forever love.❤

[@AmyHurleyKaragiannis]

My mom took almost 2 years to withdraw from Xanax, it was the worst to watch, the seizures, the psychosis, the depression, I could go on. 2 months after her verbalizing that she was starting to finally feel more “normal” again, she suddenly passed away. 57 years old…I have such sadness, Xanax stole 20 years of her life from us, and in the end I feel like it was still a contributing factor in her passing. She spoke of how difficult, to put it lightly, coming off of Xanax was, and how in retrospect her life that led to a prescription was better than the chokehold Xanax kept on her. Before Xanax we had an anxious mom in social situations, after Xanax was started she was ima doped up, absent state, unable to connect or care outwardly. I suppose it was intended to help her, but it robbed her. 😢

[@AsaLindstrom-j9f]

So sorry to hear that ❤❤❤

[@livwood7751]

❤ sorry to hear

[@AmyHurleyKaragiannis]

@@AsaLindstrom-j9f thank you.

[@AmyHurleyKaragiannis]

@@livwood7751 thank you!

[@RobbiKarboski-u8p]

I had a friend,cold turkey fucking moron doctor,he's not with us.

[@maggiefisker994]

Mark ,i saw your fish book on display in a fancy boutique in Montréal a few months ago .I was thrilled .

[@11buleria]

It is possible to withdraw from benzodiazepines . The key is to do it very slowly. It may take reducing by 1/8 to 1/4 every two weeks. Take it as slow as you need and do it by feel. I have successfully stopped benzos without bad withdrawal symptoms. The worst thing you can do is try to go cold turkey.

[@RhondaSweet]

Presents as a deeply emotional intelligent soul. I hope he heals. He’s worth it.

[@passerby9991]

Even though I haven't watched the first video with the pair, somehow, this guy really warmed my heart. Best of luck on your journey! 🍀🐞

[@BeeKay4444]

I wish you the very best Ozzy! Bless you for looking out for K! ❤

[@CarrieGallaugher]

You can see what a beautiful soul he is. He is so intelligent, creative, empathetic. Please, please keep us updated. Ozzy, I believe in you. I hope you see how important you are.

[@devonmetzger]

Ozzy reminds me of a beautiful and very genius punk kid I dated in the late 90s and early 00s. I’d love to read his book. In case there is any chance Ozzy sees this - I’m 13 years clean from opiates with a beautiful life, and I wasn’t half as determined or creative as you are. You can do this and you deserve good things! You are loved!

[@NenaNenaNenaNenaNena]

What is it with Punk scene and opiates

[@devonmetzger]

@@NenaNenaNenaNenaNena There have actually been quite a few studies done on that topic, but I think it comes down to trauma and the romanization of opiates in media. Ozzy talks about this in the video as well.

[@oswwwaldo]

It's one of the most human things in the world to be able to talk to someone in drug recovery. And its one of the most scariest things to realize that this could have very well been you or me.

[@danielkaiser8971]

Wrong. There are reasons for how anyone's life turns out. When you get down off your fake pedestal of pretend virtue, you see those reasons. Until then, you don't deserve an explanation you will dismiss in two seconds.

[@oswwwaldo]

@danielkaiser8971 That's what I'm saying, there are reasons. And of course results will vary, the whole nature v nuture thing.

[@SipsiBach]

I like this dude a lot.

[@ashby4211]

Me too. He is an intelligent, caring guy. I wish him all the best in his recovery.

[@julieramos3412]

Ozzy is so intelligent and clearly has such a big heart ❤. Very well spoken...i would love to know what he is writing about. Good Luck making this dream happen! So many prayers for him and Caitlin!

[@robinsokol6957]

omg, Ozzy is so frickin likeable ... I can see why he has a bunch of friends (as well as family) waiting to have him back in Chicago! He's def got charisma. Wishing him all the best.

[@MelGromoff]

I would love to read the book. Hoping SWU lets us know how to access it when it's done

[@kellyarnold1521]

He’s doing significantly better…why would you say you’re in the exact same place? He’s trying! It’s a long long time for most people.

[@TinaBugg]

Sending you love and strength Ozzy! Get out there and see the world! You got this! Thank you, Mark for sharing Ozzy! 🩵

[@danamckinney2930]

Keep pushing to get clean…. Super proud of you

[@stevebaker6711]

A very intelligent man in a sad situation.

[@Retrohairstylist]

Thank you for giving these souls a voice! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@michellelynndion]

Ozzy seems like a fascinating person. Would love to read his book!

[@highlandspring9077]

To treat neurosyphillis someone needs to take several penicillin shots a day for 2 weeks straight and will need follow-up lumbar punctures for CSF analysis every 6 months. Please, Ozzy, make sure you´ve been treated and retested correctly.

[@janetpersons7647]

I am interested in Ozzy's book. I hope he finishes it and plugs it on SWU. :)

[@marshallodom1388]

This guy is brilliant and compassionate beyond the pale!

[@brandeetheprincess]

Any progress is amazing!! Stay strong ❤

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Wishing Ozzy all the best. It looks like he is on the right track. I would love to see an update from him…I hope he gets back to Chicago with his family. I think that would be great. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@Yhanna.369]

Wow! He is a very caring dude. When he said that he can't just leave a full human being alone by herself had me. Ozzy! You are great! And you will get off drugs one day for sure!

[@LouisDeebank]

I like this kid. I like how he talks and he's spot on. Best of luck Man!! I hope it all comes to you.Sounds like you deserve it. I dont pick up any BS in your words and I hope all good things in your life find you.

[@TheOneinthewoods]

One very smart, driven man. Sending prayers, good vibes and love your way❤

[@ericaclum8784]

Ozzy!! You are such a sweet, caring, interesting soul! I wish you the best with getting clean & g=getting your book published. The world needs more kind souls like yours.

[@stanholcomb]

It was a sharp wake up. That's the smoothest blunt statement i have ever heard.

[@jennfoley325]

Same 😂

[@JHolden-w6g]

Articulate speaker. His vocabulary is exquisite.

[@roxannerodriguez7075]

"Progress not perfection." ❤

[@noneofyourbusiness2281]

I like this guy... He has so much potential and he knows it and is working toward a better life. I look forward to his next video

[@kalbre8211]

Can’t wait to read your book Ozzy. Thanks for another great interview Mark.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Great interview! Im glad to see his follow up. Also...i have that same T shirt😂

[@AnneOteir]

I would love to read his book.

[@user-in7cx5lz9c]

Very intelligent, insightful, caring, kind young man. Ozzy, please get back to your family and life in Chicago. Help Kaitlyn to get help in whatever way you can and move on. I feel you can have a great life. You have goals and a great plan with your book. Don't waste any more time. You are in my prayers.

[@shannonmay1511]

i hope you follow up on ozzy, 5 years later im even more intrigued to hear what he has to say, i really want to read his book i hope he publishes it!!!

[@danamckinney2930]

Keep striving to do better, keep reducing harm reduction efforts proud you quit the benzodiazepines, now it’s time to get off the other

[@terrybrown3036]

With all his experiences on the way out, he can have a great life. He has family and going into treatment. God bless you and help you overcome. Gratitude is a sure sign of recovery. Ozzy, thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself and live. Happiness is possible and I believe you're on your way.

[@LauraP-rj9dx]

Ozzy, as a mother of two young men your age , I would love to see you get healthy. Go get your treatment. I know the book seems imperative to you, but getting off of a potentially fatal drug is much more important. I can tell you are a good person. Your book is important but it can wait.

[@ReeseMoe73]

Ozzy reminds and sounds just like a good friend of mine who ironically is from Chicago's Logan Square area. Wishing you success along your joyrney. You're doing great. Nothing can stop you now

[@november8039]

Such an intelligent person, the drive to improve has to come from within and that gets progressively more challenging the deeper into trouble you get. This guy was in deep trouble, and he's put himself through hell one step at a time to be the person he wants to be. We should respect the hell out of that. Hoping the last step in his recovery goes well and his book sees success. I'd love to read it.

[@917hazel]

There is hope for this man. He has had some successes. Everything is relative. Gratitude is healing. Keep him in our hearts to get clean and further healing. Notice the neck position of ppl using fentanyl and other street drugs for long stretches.

[@kdolguin]

He’s such a caring soul. He needs to just worry about himself and go back to Chicago. Bless his heart. I pray the best for him.

[@Lissa.]

You got this Ozzy! Your in my thoughts and prayers, sending you unconditional love and support ❣️

[@corinaturner5128]

Save yourself and leave LA. You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be. You seem like you have a good head on your shoulders and making better choices. Stay the course you can do this! Best of luck Ozzy!!!

[@CherylBowen-s3v]

I know Ozzie your main focus is on completing your book but you can get into rehab now & work on it while there in rehab and have a clearer mind to wrap up the end. Your x , talk to the medical team about the std and get back home where your heart & people are. All the best to you Ozzie 💜

[@ViAndareKV]

Ozzy, in some point we all glamorize heroin, by the musicians, books, movies, ... but look after ... how much pain it can bring ... Look the music from Alice in Chains, and Layne's pain? uffff... outside it' s already so much pain in the world, we need to be WARRIORS and shine. Be contagious shining... You have LIGHT so shine it. 💛

[@celticwarrior777]

So many lives destroyed by drugs. So much broken hearta if parents, their tears and evvery day feeling the loss of their child

[@jehouse61]

It's weird how everyone in the comments was negative towards Ozzy in the earlier interview, but adores him here. He's the same guy.

[@deblocks503]

Damn. He is smart and wise. Very likable person, just get off that crap and you have an amazing future ahead of you.

[@KThaRula]

Wow. lol mark telling this guy he’s in the same place when he’s not but praising the girl with the tattoos all over her face and the brother baby daddy whenever you get her to interview by herself. Big or small. He’s not in the same place .. acknowledge that. Words go a long way , just like when you try to tell ole girl she’s beautiful if she gets herself together and she can do better . lol.

[@reelittle]

Getting off xanax is difficult! Im so thrilled that you were able to accomplish that. Youre very smart & seem like a really mice guy. Wish you all the best with your journey!

[@NN-ht1lp]

Thanks Mark.

[@MERCEDES9876543210]

Ozzy you’re a kindred spirit….get out of this destruction and be the man you are destined to be😊😊😊😊

[@anthonysolis8933]

This guy is so likable.

[@hollykane4000]

He in my opinion is very smart. Like a genius mind that could do anything

[@kris9259]

I remember watching those movies and having the same reaction. It’s wild how we only see what we want to see. I hope he gets all the way clean. He seems like a good guy.

[@mamaberg623]

Dang...i so want him to make it. He's so intelligent, and kind

[@socialistswiftie]

Ozzy, if you’re seeing this: I’ll be on the lookout for your book, I can’t wait to read it!

[@mickylene909]

Ozzy you are a beautiful kind soul and I cant wait to see you meet each of your goals. I hope you celebrate each one. With love from a mom ❤

[@ligiacastillo6290]

God bless him and give him strength to get completely clean.

[@chimeraSF]

I see Ozzy getting himself out of this. He’s got a lot to share with the world and hopefully gets back into things that are worthwhile- traveling & creating. I want to know more about the game!

[@hgraham1836]

Bless his heart, he doesn't make much eye contact. I get tired of the fentanyl interviews ... I need to be more compassionate... Just my feelings 🙏

[@littlelisashine1234]

Ozzy, “That’s not yours”… keep working on yourself and that will do more good than anything. You’re taking steps and are potential waiting to be unfolded. Keep going. You are loved!

[@Bunnyy_B]

I really have high hopes for Ozzy i feel like hes got the mindset of really wanting to get better and if he carries on, he will have more stability and have the life he wants

[@AdamVaughn-q8l]

Great release right on time on my birthday ❤

[@Millzik0]

Happy birthday!! Hope you have a good one! 🎂🤍

[@zoezzzarko1117]

I just had a birthday too ❤❤❤🎉

[@BuckFidenMD4547]

Syphillis for a decade? Makes sense. I just watched her follow-up video; he is right her brain is mushy. He’s remarkably coherent and his verbiage is pretty good. I wish him well.

[@jasonpatrickcavin]

This guy seems to be a way intelligent guy just went down a rough road. Seems to have an amazing plan to get back on the right track!

[@conniekinard2382]

This guy you can tell he's just a good person he's wanting to help his girlfriend what's her problems Danny's wanting to move along I think he's great keep on doing what you doing young man and you'll be all right.

[@caveritt82489]

In a mosh pit with the ground is so poetic. He’s a really interesting guy.

[@HarryKnuckles-the3rd]

Sure sounds like a kind sole. Hope he’s able to kick the addiction.

[@TaraErnst]

He is not in the same state. He's a work in progress.

[@Tcosby]

Wow! He sounds like he’s trying really hard to get his life on track..& be clean. He needs to go home asap… he’ll have better support there.

[@Nan-ly8zb]

What a beautiful human being. All the best to you, young man. ⭕️❌♥️

[@kat8436]

Quite intelligent, so much potential and such a sweet man. Wishing so much peace and happiness for you

[@VioletWaxwing]

What a sweet, intelligent, and insightful soul.🖤 I have a lot of hope that he can get where he wants to go.

[@tthompson9244]

Mark I hope you encourage him to read the comments. He has an army of people rooting for him.

[@celticwarrior777]

The cat convo😂😂

[@jessicaveylan4265]

Man.....don't be afraid to hold your head up high. I used to look down all the time as well. Face the world and show us the amazing human you are.

[@happyday8280]

Good luck with your book Ozzie.. a decent kind guy .. Hope rehab helps you become the man you wish to be ❤

[@jwhetstone100]

I really wish you the best