Recovering Opiate Addict-Daniel
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Daniel, a recovering opiate addict in Eastern Kentucky.
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From a fellow recovering opiate addict from Kentucky, great job Daniel. It takes a lot to get out. I'm proud of you. 🖤
Congrats to you as well. One day at a time.
Very proud indeed! 💜
I'm on Subutex 12 years. I dropped to 2mg and still hope to stop.
@@robertclarkguitar Not easy to do! That’s spectacular. ❤️
@@robertclarkguitar It took me 4.5yrs total to taper out of a methadone clinic. It's possible. I believe in you, whether you choose to come off or not. 🖤
Big ol’ sweetheart. Hope he finds peace and learns to let go of his guilt however difficult it may be to do so. 20 years is a lot. To endure that and come out the other side of it alive and with his soul intact, is a testament to his character. Rooting for him🖤
Nicely said. "Testament of his character" So true.
Great words ...I agree what a sweet man
Man is carrying a lot of remorse& guilt it's all part of the arena the drug addict lives in I became a heroin addict@ 54 after 3 neck surgeries & after 10 years sobriety talk about guilt & shame what this gentleman discribes is the story of addiction in America One very very important thing he didn't mention is the importance of faith I never NEVER could have made it without what little faith I may possess I hope & pray he finds some peace but I believe that true recovery is faith based one of the reasons so many are lost is because they try to push pills instead of the truth& the truth will ALWAYS set you free🙏🙏
why u have a gun in ure pic lmao
@@JohnDoe-li1ri doesn't match the comment lol
Daniel, I grew up across the state line from you in Southwest Virginia. My mom passed away from an overdose in 2012. But I want to tell you that no one is more proud of you than a child who has lost a parent to addiction.
God has you here for a reason. All you’ve been through and you’re still here. He has a plan for your life! Don’t ever give up!
Thank you this means more to me than you could ever know. I am very sorry for your loss
Everyday people say it can't be done but You did it ! Thanks for telling the world your story and giving hope to many !
Thank you very much!
28 months clean now. Died three times. Lost all my kids my wife. Typical addict story. Got involved with some "organized business" down in Fall River Mass for a couple years. Allegedly. Last 28 months have been.. a little difficult. I'm thankful to be alive. By all rights I shouldn't be. I'm not where I want to be but I'm certainly not where I was.
Anybody that's struggling with it.. the best advice that I can give you is just don't give up, because if you want it bad enough you need to do this. And remember.. nobody's coming to fucking save you. You need to save yourself. 🙏
From Boston.
Hope you didn't have family in the fire that recently happened.
Good luck with sobriety.
@@DAVIDTORRESANI no that wasn't me and I'm very thankful for that. I live in the middle of new hampshire. And thank you I do appreciate that. One day at a time.
"One day at a time". Yes sir!
We are all just trying to learn how to play this game called life.
I wish you good health of mind and body. Don't forget to think well of yourself at times. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. Happiness and peace to you my brother. Have a good day this Thursday.
@@DAVIDTORRESANI thank you. Take care and have a wonderful day as well. Stay safe out there. 🙏
Best of luck to you. ♥️
I’m an Appalachian girl in recovery and I know the road is hard. Addiction is hard. Sobriety is hard. But only one of those gets easier with time. You are so important Daniel. Never forget that. 💜
Excellent comment! 🌹
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"But only one of those gets easier with time." .....a million times YES!!!
You got right to the point. Great way of putting it! 🤗 💗
Wow beautifully said thank you 😊
I never get tired of people’s honesty “strange isn’t it”
FJB
@@cemetarygates2800 agreed FJB!
@@cemetarygates2800 FJB BABY
Make me mad. Make me sad. Make me happy. Make me content. Just don't lie to me.
Not strange at all ❤
3 years clean, ten years dirty, one and a half of those(the end) was fentanyl.
You've got to fight, but it gets easier. You've got to be your best friend, and love yourself. For me, it was the day I decided to stop running from my pain, I somehow managed to survive the tidal wave alone, but I can't recommend it.
Remember the misery, remember the loss, remember all those people who walked out of your life because you were such a mess.
Life is better when you stop wasting your potential, when you can have healthy relationships.
I went the other way. When I was doing wrong was when I loved myself.....therefore my situation only got worse, I was never at fault, but a victim to my surroundings. I had to wipe that mindset and learn to hate myself, hate what I had become, hate what I did, hate where it got me, hate how much time I lost, how much time it's going to take to turn it around.
Once I hated what I became, I also noticed my excuses evaporated and I'm left looking at myself in the mirror asking how to get out.
Looking outside for answers to fix MY problems, when the very organ that could stop it stopped looking out......it then looked in. My answer was inside my brain the entire time I just ignored it. Was my own worst enemy. It was me, it wasnt those around me, it was just me.
@@Brads-strung-out That's interesting friend, I've never heard that side of the same coin before.
It's all too easy for me to rant when it comes to this subject. Thank you for the healthy reminder, just because we suffer from the same symptoms doesn't mean the underlying issue is the same.
I hope you are finding your way in life, that your future is comfortable, full of (healthy) excitement and adventure, joy and love. I hope you realize your potential, it's never too late for any of us.
The more we talk, the less this is stigmatized, I hope.
Wow. I can relate.. congratulations ..stay on good path
Thnx for great comment too..
Have nice day
@@Mark-gn5rw Thank you for sharing this connection with me, I wish for you nothing but progress and prosperity. We are connected through our struggle and united in our desire to help others help themselves, there's so much more to life.
Peace and love 🌊 always moving forward 🙏
It's scary how fentanyl took an already dangerous addiction and somehow made it a terminal illness. Lost too many friends in the past five years because of that stuff.
I'm from Central Kentucky, Where an (un)healthy opiate addiction started. I moved to Florida a decade ago (not a good choice for that addiction). I've struggled with the same. Thank goodness I'm clean now, And have a good support structure, Like Daniel. I hope he keeps it together.
I agree! A lot of people are drawn to Florida for recovery and find a larger drug culture, as well. I had a similar experience. It’s awesome that you focused in, and have been able to recovery, regardless!
😆. I cringe when I hear of an addict going to Florida. Just, no.
Thank you!
Daniel reminds me of my late brother Greg. He only lasted 3 years in addiction after 2 knee surgeries that led to a heroin addiction. God bless those that recover. Daniel is so blessed to have made it 20 years. This not only breaks my heart, it makes me so happy to see that he won the battle. My brothers headstone reads....The battle is over, you're with me know, rest. -God.
Bless all of the addicts who want to be better.
I'm so sorry you lost your brother Greg to addiction 💔, he is at peace now . xx
@@jeanroth159 thank you❤️ it was hard but I love to see recovery stories. My brother tried so hard. It’s such a hard battle.
I'm sorry about your brother I hope things are going well now I lost my father last Friday due to heart complications....I have myself have been enrolled in a methadone program for years now and although I'm not using street drugs the methadone itself is hard as hell to get off of.
@@expendable.1 congratulations on your recovery.❤️I'm sorry for your loss. I am well.... He passed in 2014, Halloween. Be proud & as hard as the methadone may be... It's better than what's out on the streets these days. Be strong & stay clean, please❤️. Take care
Thank you! I am sorry for the loss of your brother
I'm the black sheep of my family. I'm with you brother. Countless others are with US. you don't need to be afraid, be proud of your big heart.
Thank you
Thank you to whoever is in Daniel's support system and loves him ❤️.
Pain management for 18 years. I can’t imagine what it’s like going through that...I hope this man can find the peace that he needs. Much love, man 🙏🙏
Thank you!
Doctors are to blame for a lot of this. Some lawyers too. My nephew is going on 6 years of "pain management" aided by a Lawyer and many doctors because the Lawyer was looking for a big settlement. My nephew was in an accident and sustained a couple of broken bones hardly worthy of the pain meds he was given and then surgeries to "stop the pain" that then caused more pain. Now he is addicted with lots of money. The lawyer got his fee and all the doctors get their fees so who cares what becomes of my nephew? Not them.
opiate addiction is such a everyday struggle and I feel his suffering. This man deserves the biggest hug
Daniel- Your ability to be transparent and humble is INSPIRING, and shows a lot about your character. You are exactly right, LOVE wins! ❤️ Keep fighting and winning!
Thank you, your comment means more than you know
i can’t help but see my mother sitting up there talking. she fell back in 2001 and broke her back and has almost the same exact story! she was in active addiction for 20 years and is now celebrating 4 years sober in august!! such an inspiration of a story and i love to see recovery happen
Thank you!
The sickness is like gravity has increased 10x, your cold but sweating, hot but have goose bumps, tired but can't sleep, awake but can't focus, yellow bile diarrhea, stomach cramps, leg cramps, headaches, and a constant voice in your head telling you to get some to make it go away, and that's day 2.
Stay strong you can do this. I know words are easy but know that ppl care and want to see you get clean!
There's nothing worse!
Always remember you can't die from opiate withdrawal. You can die from alcohol or benzo withdrawal. Ironically, you can overdose from opiate, you cannot overdose on benzos.
Opiate withdrawal is the most painful
Alcohol withdrawal is the most dangerous
Tobacco withdrawal is the hardest
i’m months clean you can do it
The creeping up of it when you’ve been dry and can feel it coming is the scariest feeling I’ve ever experienced. 3 years off of the trash and I just had the flu last week (who gets the flu in may) but it was the first time in maybe 15-20 years I’ve actually been to the doctors and tested positive for the flu and it brought back some very bad feelings of withdrawing. I’ll take the flu over withdrawing every and any day but the description “flu like symptoms“ is pretty accurate-for the first 8 hours of withdrawal at least.
Yes. His advice for those dealing with an addict is spot on. Smart and articulate man, proud of you Daniel! Surrender is the first step, amen.
Awww…but addicts were my excuse to bitch, and easy route to claiming the moral high ground!
(J/k…I’m in recovery, and I absolutely agree). ❤️🩹
Thank you for the kind words and support!
@@danielw2120 sure thing! encouraging each other is underrated these days its refreshing to see the positivity and uplifting words from fellow peeps in these subcultures working on themselves and especially from those looking in thanks to Mark. It's a cool thing making big waves and far reaching ripples. like magic! Hope all is well within you or getting there 🙏🕊💎🦉🌌🧘♀️🎶🌟
Man I so empathize with his tears, there’s no way to explain the despair that comes from addiction and the gratitude and love you feel for your family after coming out of that hell. It’s heart wrenching really. Thank God he made it out this far, keep it up man. I’m fighting right along side you. What a beautiful soul with a huge loving heart!
Thank you for the kind words and support!
dont forget the ptsd from withdrawals
I hope you both are still fighting the fight, don’t ever give up!! I was an active addict for 14yrs been clean 11yrs. Don’t stop smiling Bailey 😉
When folks like this guy show up here I wish I could reach through the screen give them a big old hug and say how heroic they are for just surviving. Loved this one.
Thanks for the support!
Daniel, I too was addicted from my late teens up until I was 33. I tried everything and nothing worked. I too met someone who cared about me and got me onto brupenorphine. I've never gotten high again. I've got a job now and am financially secure. Thriving, in fact. Im still on the meds and I look at it like any other treatment that lasts as long as we are alive. Like diabetes, hiv etc. I now lead a relatively normal life and I couldn't have done it without the meds. I hope you make it all the way my man. I know the mental side is still going to be a challenge - mood swings, depression etc. But anything is better than that life of addiction. All the best!!
How was it starting the medicine? Did you 1st have to go into withdrawals to start?
@@jessicaperkins5490 not at all. I went into a facility for 7 days and they gave me the meds from the 1st night itself. No withdrawals as such - of course that depends on your normal intake of the drug of choice and the dose of meds you are administered. I was on heroin, pills etc. I was administered 20 mg of brupenorphine a day and though sleeping was a bit of a hassle at first, I got through it easily. I don't know how they do it in your country. It works. As long as you are determined not to return to drugs. The meds take care of the physical aspect- no withdrawals etc. All that's left is for the person to actually stay clean after.
Thank you and I completely agree. I also agree that anything I'd better than being in active addiction..
What a beautiful man and soul. Thank you, Daniel for sharing your story.
Thank you
He's right, I'm in recovery and thanks to my daughter and my mother I also have good people around me, and without them I wouldn't be here!dan please stop beating yourself up, it doesn't help and your not that person anymore. So here's to all the good people that help and don't judge, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!
Thank you very much glad you have the support, wish you the best
I wish you the best as well! Keep your head up my friend!
Proud of you Daniel all the way from down here in Argentina. Who knew he'd be a big hippie? "I learned how important love is, what it can do, and how strong it can be. I think we need a lot more of it in the world." 😍
Thank you very much
You're doing awesome Daniel. Our story is almost identical. I got out with suboxone too. Saved my life. I'm now 6yrs clean 8yrs in recovery. Took me 2yrs to stop relapsing. You're an inspiration
Thanks Andrew and wishing you the best
He sounds like a hell of a nice guy and I can relate to about everything he said addiction is a bitch
Absolutely
Thank you for the kind words
Daniel is a good guy- you can tell.
He was raised right & he is not comfortable around the type of people that you have to deal with to get drugs. They get a kick out of screwing people over & that is
NOT DANIEL! I AM SO HAPPY THAT HE HAS FOUR YEARS, IT GETS EASIER & EASIER. Just remember the idiots that you have to associate with & depend on - that will keep you in the right road.
It is not luck Daniel it is BLESSINGS AND THE PRAYERS OF YOUR FAMILY! GOD BLESS YOU!
Thank you for the kind words
Recovering drug addict from Eastern KY myself. I relate to your story 100%. I had to move away and I finally have made a life for myself. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Thank you congratulations on your recovery
This made me cry. What an absolutely beautiful soul this man has. I'm deeply grateful that he knows he is loved.
Words like these make things much easier at times and have more of an impact than people may realize.. Thank you.
@@danielw2120 I'm so glad you can see all the love being sent your way. I'm so glad you were able to share your story. It was very brave of you. I'm 9 years sober but the only day that matters is today. We ain't using today Daniel W. Keep on keeping on friend. 🥰
This is a beautiful exchange, Kalyn and Daniel! I'm reading all these comments to keep my spirits up, too, hope y'all don't mind. oxoxo from AL 💜🤗
I was waiting for his last answer…with baited breathe…..say “Love”….and there it was……💗damn. Thanks for starting my day Mark and Daniel…..absolute poetry
Thank you Allison for this comment your support means more than you know
What an awesome guy,he knows where he's been and where he's at and he totally owns it. No Bullshit just straight up facts. Excellent interview. Wish him all the best.
Thank you!
Daniel, your goodness shines through. You were spot on when you said it was your moral compass that saved you from the worst possibilities of addiction. I know your words will be a light for many, many people. Thank you and may your generosity in sharing your story be rewarded.
Dan, brother, if you see this, I just want to say your not alone. We're the same age, same graduation year, same substances, pain doctors, the whole 9 yards. I would be willing to bet we dip the same chew, im proud of you brother your story is in many ears right now. Thanks for telling your story.
Same here. Quit the dip last November though thankfully. 👍
Thank you! Your comment means a lot. Wish I could quit the dip too but damn I don't think I have that left in me!
@@danielw2120 yeah same here on the dip! You know one of the things that has given me peace is doing the research on the amount of money Purdue Pharmaceutical spent on advertising (pain medication with 1% addiction rate lol) people like you and me were targeted. Don't get me wrong, I did a ton of damage in my almost 20 years of using, but at 21 years old I would have never known what was in store. I actually sent my momma your interview with the caption, "see if this sounds familiar"! The saddest part is we were the lucky ones most of my ol buddies are long past. We even live fairly close (I'm in Dayton) and btw Grizzly wintergreen. Thanks again for sharing!
@@danielw2120don't worry I'm still dippin, down to a can a day I'm still trying to stay off the pills every single day
Daniel, you should be so proud of yourself! Imagine all those suffering from addiction found your story inspiration to get clean. Your a f*cking soldier in my eyes!
Thank you for your support comments like this made this process mean so much more
Daniel, so very tired, 20-years of dragging around a ball and chain. Raised in the church, I was taught that what we can't handle we can always hand up to The One, just release, let it go. Not tossing a Bible into the mix, no conversion message come down the pipe. My little story, stripped of those 'loving details', includes a debilitating anger that did nothing but derail my life for many years. Then I just got tired of the anger and, late one night and certainly without the niceties of Dear Heavenly Father and such, I handed my anger up, woke up the following morning, and the anger was gone. Sure, I get miffed and sad but none of that terrible, gut burning anger. And maybe this is a consideration for Daniel, this handing up of the tired heart. It's time, Daniel. It's time. And once again, thank you for this.
Good for him, it's always nice to hear about someone who managed to suppress their addiction. If only everyone could have the same opportunities and self-control...
Let's hope he'll keep clean despite his pain
Thank you for your support
Mark, there is something so special about your videos in this region. As you've spoken about before, their humble nature is palpable. Your acceptance into their world speaks volume of your character as well. Only love.
I'm from a small town in eastern KY. (Estill county) and I'm a recovering opiate user and I go to a clinic to help me stay clean. What I consider clean. I lost my brother,2sisters,my sister in law who was my best friend,all in 2 yrs time. Lost my big Sissy and my best friend 6 days a part. I was an addict since age 15. I was put on xanax at 13 because of abuse. I'm now 53 and I have so much regret and guilt that I can hardly sleep most nights. We gotta love addicts through the darkness. I loved you story honey,good luck to all y'all struggling I hope you make it to happiness again. If our tears could talk I wonder what they'd say.
I am sorry for those that you have lost, and that didn't make it out the other side. I am glad you found the kind of help that works for you, and you are able to move forward. Many people don't realize what happened in this part of the country it was minimized so much because of the number of Dr's and the huge amounts of $ behind everything. It will eventually be forgotten about, and only the ones that were in it will see just how bad the fall-out is from it. Meth has replaced so much of it now, but it's a direct result of what happened here with Opiates. Keep up the good work. I truly hope things get better for you..
Daniel reminds me so much of the men in my rural southern West Virginia. So many of my Appalachian brothers are gone from this world. He climbed up out of a 20 year pit…an abyss, truly…with his heart and soul and humanity restored. I hope he can let go some of that guilt, although that guilt is probably much of what keeps him from ever going back. Sending love and peace to you, Daniel…from your Appalachian sister. Thanks for telling the story of our people so well. ❤️
Thank you Elizabeth for the kind words of support
Thankyou for sharing your Story . I'm proud of You.
There is hope for recovery
and ppl need to hear it.
I've been clean for 25 yrs.
It does get easier.
Praying for you Brother.
Keep on Keepin' on . ❤
Thank you!
I’m also a recovering opiate addict- was addicted for 15 years, sober for 3.5. What a total sweetheart. Definitely a stand-up guy. Daniel, come up to Canada and marry me! 😍Kidding (sort of...)
The only people who truly understand an addict are other addicts. It gets lonely.
Thank you very much Katy for the support and kind words! You have no idea what some of these comments mean for me..
East Kentucky is the most beautiful place iver ever seen in America, not just the place, the people as well.
The place still has heart
I believe that!
I'm from Alabama and we have a pretty good argument but yeah both amazing
Thank you!
Much respect it's a long hard road. This is a serious problem when one lives with chronic pain. And there is such a thing as chronic pain. Extremely hard on people that rely on their body as a source of income.
Absolutely! People in chronic pain need more opportunities to retrain in areas we can work. That’s hard when the resources and jobs aren’t there, locally. With the internet and some compassion in society, it’s not an impossible goal, though. I’m working on retraining online, though it has been an uphill battle.
@@brittaolson6550 I wish you all the best prayers up for you my friend 🙏
Thank you very much
Hes a couple years older than me but we have a lot in common. This sickness will make you do about anything to keep it from happening and ends up being your only focus in life. The shame from some of your past decisions is truly crippling. At the time you think you can get over this phase of partying whenever you get ready but all of a sudden your doing all this stupid stuff just to function and keep up some normality. My heart goes out to him and all the people with this addiction. The aftermath is hard to deal with.
Thank you! And your description is spot on
@@danielw2120 Hey Daniel. I also wanted to say you should try and get away from the suboxone if you can manage it. I basically just took a year off from life to let my body adjust and feel so much better now. It takes a lot of time but once the cravings subside you will be back to your old self again at least physically. Its probably different for different people but thats what finally worked for me. Take care buddy.
Bless. The urge goes away after about ten years of mental health care. I am so proud of you.
Thank you Nikki
Daniel, you are an inspiration and you have such insight into the human psyche. Your story moved me. I so agree about 'tough love' being ineffective. Unconditional Love, compassion and forgiveness are key.
Thank you for your the kind words it means more than you know..
Wow! What an amazing human being....everyone in recovery needs to watch this man's story. Thank you.
Thank you very much means more than you know
@@danielw2120 It's true! Keep up the good work.
Daniel, the honesty, strength and bravery you've shown here by telling your story is so touching and will help a lot of people, including yourself. I wish you continued health, happiness and healing.
Thank you Katie it has definitely been a helpful experience
Bless his heart. Sending this man so much love. I pray he stays in recovery.
Thank you Heather
What a lovely, soft, thoughtful man. Total respect for him.
Thank you Sali
As a recovering alcoholic/addict, I can relate to the guilt, shame, and remorse. I hope 🤞 some of that goes away- as long as we help someone every day we will begin to see how our story has a purpose. God bless you and hold you in the palm of this hand. Thanks for the honesty and openness.
Thank you very much Julia
What an absolute sweet soul. The courage it must have taken to overcome his addiction is truly inspiring. Sending you so much respect and encouragement to keep living the sober life. Best wishes to you, kind sir🙏❤️
Opiates have decimated my city. I live in a Northern mining town. I see how bad it gets. I wish this guy the best.
God bless you Sir. And be grateful for having a loving wife that stood by you. Having that and your health is the best gift you can have.
Thank you James and I am thankful everyday. I agree there is no better gift..
Yes, the mental part is alot. Just having to deal with life, not on opiates... is a big one for most addicts.
Great job on 4 years clean.
Suboxone is a saviour
Eastern Ky girl here, so proud of you!! Keep on keeping on, your family loves you and don’t want anything but to see you happy and clean! ❤️
Thank you Misty!
@@danielw2120 you’re very welcome!
Man, sending love, respect, and props to you Daniel. Extremely inspiring hearing another man open up about this with such transparency. Thankyou for your strength, from me and many others Dan❤️
Thank you Tony it's not easy once you sit down but I am glad I did it especially with so many positive comments..
2-14-20 is my clean date! Congrats on your recovery brother!
Nice!!
The pharmaceutical and medical industries have really done a number on the people in this country through powerful drugs and easy prescriptions. On so many occasions people who were otherwise clean, become addicts after being prescribed these powerful drugs.
Awesome interview. Good guy. Great that he held onto his values
Incredible interview. I love Recovery stories!!
Stay on Path. You can tell he's clean. We gain weight..better than weight of addiction. .. Godspeed man. He speaks well..
Thnx
Thank you and yes definitely started gaining weight when I began to get clean
The true sign of integrity is to do the right thing when no one is looking..That is the good feeling that this man is experiencing when he does those "little things" for people. Self-respect and self-worth. God bless him, he is a good man. I wish him the very best in his recovery and his future.
Thank you for the kind words..
Daniel, I hope you know that you are a man with a good moral compass, and despite everything you’ve been through, it remains intact. As someone who saw it for 32 minutes, I’m sure it’s been there your whole life. You should be so proud of yourself, and I hope you know you are worthy of good things and peace in your life. You deserve a happy life and forgiveness towards yourself. You’ve absolutely earned. I have no doubt that you will live a beautiful life. God bless you, you’re such an inspiration.
Thank you Alexa comments like this have left me utterly amazed and confident about how many truly selfless people there are out there... thank you
Over 10 years on opiates, spending 1500 a week on oxy and about to lose it all, wife, kids, house, job and I finally got help and went on suboxone, that was 3 years ago. We just moved into a brand new house in a new state, free state, 3200 square foot and we own it, have 2 new cars, lost 80lbs, went on TRT, repaired my marriage, work from home and make almost 80 grand a year and life is good. If you would talk to me 3 years ago and ask where I would be in 2022, I would have said dead.
Edit:spelling
bupe is a stronger drug than oxy
@@mightymorphinetime word. You aint sober til youre off all of it
Hater comments after guy successfully gets his life together on Suboxone, of course it's not perfect but I can attest it's a great alternative
What do you do that gives you 6k a month to spend on that?
@@b1k2q34 heroin you will find a way...
I want to hug this big sweet man and tell him how proud i am of him for getting clean. God bless his support system! ❤
God bless your family. So happy you survived and and walking this earth. You are a testimony of love and continuating the hard work. You are a wonderful soul.
Thank you Denise comments like these made doing this very much worth it
There are a lot of people on this channel I feel for. But this guy is among those I feel for the most. I think he deserves better. There's a real, honest goodness in him.
Thank you very much comments like this mean more than you know
Great interview Mark, Daniel if you ever get to reading this mate - stay strong, you're a better man than you think
Thank you very much, appreciate the kind words
He is the same age as me. My heart hurts for him but at the same time I am proud that he is fighting and still standing.
This guy is all heart. Best of luck stay strong!
Thank you!
I'm tryin to beat a pain med addiction I developed after several surgeries . I almost died Sunday of accidental overdose ....this guys story resonates with me ..I pray he can stay ahead of his demons and find joy in life...I pray I can get and stay clean too..this gives me hope...I don't want to die or have my kids bury me when they are just starting their lives
Wishing you the best with your recovery
God bless you, Daniel. I hope you find peace and happiness for the rest of your life.
Thank you
Daniel- you don’t worry about anything! You are so worthy and everyone can see your heart. I’ve been on pain management for five years after 3 foot surgeries. Love you so much!!!
Bless his heart! My oldest brother is his age and has delt with the same addiction as this man. He's prayerfully on the mend and recovering. This really opened up my mind to what they deal with that I never understood. May never fully understand, but always in my prayers. I hope & pray Daniel gets victory over his addiction and guilt (as well as my brother). ❤️🙏🏻 Great video, Mark!
Thank you Tiffany
Good for you bro! I too am a recovering addict and I love to hear others who beat addictions ass
Congratulations on your recovery, Thank You
Proud of you for not giving up - you are a force for good in the world and that’s all that any of us can hope for - keep working one day at a time…
Thank you!
It's crazy the pain in the dudes voice is staggering,I hope he finds some peace.
I know from personal experience how hard this is to find but thank you mark for showing the problem and the solution.
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@@danielw2120 I love to hear your story and a story of someone who has stayed clean.I was in active addiction for almost forty years.I mean homeless for fifteen years bottom of the barrel.everyone had given up on me doctors told me it was a miracle I was still alive.my last year of using I od had a heart attack was committed to the psyche ward seven times in full blown psychosis and suicidal.the doctors said anyone who had shot dope and drank alcohol as long and as much as me there was little to no hope.long story short I have been clean and sober for two years. I have seen a lot of Marks interviews yours is so far my favorite.maybe someday we may meet as we trudge the road to happy destiny.may God bless and keep you until then.
I hope you make it all the way Daniel. You can do it. I'm rooting for you from continents away.
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What a strong, inspiring man. No use living with guilt and regret. Just as he said one bad decision can lead to a lifetime of darkness, one positive move forward can save your whole life. Glad he is surrounded by support and forgiveness and love. Daniel, you are a blessing.
Thank you Kaitlyn for the very kind words
Daniel, four years is really solid. So proud of you! Btw, I haven't done coke since the 80s, and once in a blue moon I'll have a drug dream.
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Daniel has a good vibe. He seems like an intelligent and good hearted person.
I have never wanted to hold on to someone and give them a long loving squeeze like I want to you Daniel…you have a beautiful heart and that shines through. Try to be easy on yourself you are doing the right things to reach your goals…please read that again. If you ever need someone to talk to I would love to hear more of your story.
Thank you very much this comment means more than you know
@@danielw2120 I mean this…
Brother I'm from eastern Kentucky as well and am in the same boat. I'm the middle child from a good family, graduated 94. Mine was from kidney stones and am doing the same as you. Good luck and God bless bro.
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I can relate to his story so much. Thank you for this. I’m in recovery as well. Will be ( hopefully) for the rest of my life!! Thank you Mark!!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing the truth of chronic pain and addiction sufferers. I think Mark and a lot of his viewers agree with you…compassion and love is the answer!
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God bless this beautiful human
You have no earthly idea how important and the significant of sharing your story is on other people.. Your story may be the very thing that someone needs to hear to turn there own life around! Great Job, and please stay with it!!
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@@danielw2120 Your certainly welcome brother, I truly believe that you and your story are so very truthfully and honestly told, that it may very well be the very thing that someone needs to hear in their own struggle. So many people can relate to your story, however for reasons we all know, they can or choose to never speak out or ask for help, well my friend you just spoke out for a lot of people, and became the voice for more people than you can probably never imagine! God bless you my friend, and please continue to grow closer and closer to God and allow Jesus to guide you in your walk!
Daniel thankyou for sharing. We are the same. I have been waiting to share this with someone who is struggling with the past of opiates. Starting now Daniel let yesterday go. There is no life in yesterday, there is life only in today. The tools of the enemy are guilt, shame & condemnation. You have a new day...now live & just believe you are whole and that the past has been put in the past and today you are a bran new baby boy! BELIEVE THE TRUTH & LIVE! DANIEL YOU ARE MADE FOR SO MUCH MORE THAN YOUR PAST! YOUVE BEEN FORGIVEN! YOU ARE LOVED & YOU HAVE HOPE! 😊😊😊
Thank you very much for the support and very helpful comment. I am working daily to get to a better place mentally and physically. Comments like this have made this entire process worth it, and I genuinely appreciate it..
man..I'm pulling you for brother. Be proud of what you have accomplished in recovery - keep your head high you deserve it.
Thank you Ben!
4 years is bloody amazing darling. Well done and keep spreading the message like you say help someone daily and it all come back to you. ❤️
Thank you and it certainly does help
“We can only keep what we have by giving it away”.. keep sharing your story! One day at a time. ❤️
Bravo, Daniel! Love really is the answer. Better to live in love than hate. Love is what makes life on a daily basis tolerable. I wish you all the best and hope you finally find some peace of mind in a state like Kentucky, ravaged by unemployment, drug addiction, alcoholism and domestic violence. You're a good guy, Mark. You want to do what's best for your community and for yourself. You are worthy of love.
I blame the coal and timber industries for not caring enough about their loyal, hard-working employees to make sure they are well taken care of. Profit should never take precedence over people.
Thank you very much and I completely agree
Mark, consider indiana its a problem here. I'm 28 and have used opiates for 10 years.idk if talking to you would be helpful but I am still struggling. Gratitude for your videos, it at the very least makes one think. Love to all who struggle it is real and if you do not think so listen to him.
Bless you, Daniel. I am also a recovering opiate dependent person (I choose not to resonate with the label addict) and deeply felt so much of what you said. While I can understand the mourning of lost years, it's wonderful that you appreciate your loved ones and recognize your blessings. Those relationships that surround us are so crucial to our healing. My parents and my baby sister passed away (mom died from Lupus and obviously took pain pills for it while both my dad and sis overdosed on opiates). Losing my parents by the age of 23 was not easy but once I lost my baby sister, I really spiraled out of control. Getting off the shit probably wouldn't have happened without my husband there to love and support me. He had gotten off the opiates first and then endured some serious bullshit from me as I tried to hide obvious opiate use by adding crack in order to hide my pinned pupils. Needless to say, it didn't work. I will forever appreciate his presence and patience with me during those times and understand just how important his role was in my recovery. I'm so happy you have had loved ones to be by your side during your trials! You are amazing and deserve to allow yourself to be loved by the man you see in the mirror. It's never too late to make a better decision today and create a more fulfilling tomorrow. Thank your past, which allowed you to learn humility and strength, and then let go of the self loathing and move forward. You can't change what was yesterday, so no need to dwell on it today. Sending so much love and support your way!! 🤍
You're a good man Danial, we need all the good men to keep on
Hang in there. I’m 6 yrs clean and the first yrs were real tough because I had depression and the guilt of becoming an addict really got to me. Fortunately I have an awesome wife whose been very supportive and little by little I felt better slowly. Opiates are so evil because they take away your soul it feels. You don’t care about anything but getting high or not being sick.
Thank you for the support, good job on getting/staying clean!
Daniel....you are stronger than you know. And always remember that you are more than the sum of your past mistakes. You are so much more.
Keep it up. You have a purpose. And you are going to inspire people you will never even meet. XO
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I BEEN CLEAN OFF OF HEROIN SINCE MARCH 20 2015 SHITS HARD WORK
Danny, we are from the same neck of the woods and have lost friends together, and last year, I lost my older brother to this, and he will no longer enjoy chickens, the bets from red to gray or the good burgers we shared at Mt Sterling.
I left in 96 and never returned for 20 years and wished my brother and friends would have left as well. The old Kentucky is not like this new KY. I used to visit, and the last few visits have been the end of my visits. I am sure you hear this a lot, but I'm proud of you and I hope that you can make a change to our youth in the area. Maybe you can start talking to the youth, as a youth speaker, then maybe get some change to happen for the future of Northeastern Kentucky.
It's a huge issue, and nobody seems to want to speak about it until it's too late.
I am proud of you and hope that you continue on this road of recovery. Anything I can do to help, I will watch for replies, and we can connect ...
Thank you and I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I look back often and wish I had left like you. I appreciate the words of support and I do intend to help as many as I can as I continue my journey.