For him to get clean off of one of the most addictive, life controlling substances to hit the streets of America says a lot about his will power. Also he’s very fortunate to have parents that went through that shyt with him. What a father!
475 days clean from fentanyl myself. You can change. Life is so much better clean!!! Praying for you all!!! 🙏🙏🙏 Update: thank everyone that supported me on this post. I never thought I would get clean so many overdoses and I can't believe I finally feel like I got it this time. Thought I would die with something in my arm. This channel really helped me get clean. 6/17/23 is my clean date
‘Victim mentality’ nailed it I am the partner of an addict and this is a huge part of the process- being mentally strong enough to no longer be a victim to the trauma causing addiction.
Addiction is a genetic disease. Trauma is not the cause of addiction, it can be a part of the problem but never the full cause. Also, anyone that was a victim to something can acknowledge that they were a victim to that thing, that’s how trauma survivors are walked through healing and acceptance in therapy, if they choose that route. That person can do that and continue healing without being in a victim mindset. Yes, there are many stuck in a victim mindsets, but getting clean and free isn’t as simple as your comment suggests. Still, congratulations for your partners recovery journey. Each and everyone in recovery from addiction is a miracle. My clean date is 04/29/2021
105 days off Fetty. We do recover. Hey mark you remember me . We did an interview about 6 months ago or so. Anyway was really great to see this guy clean . I really hit an all time low once skid row became my home. I'm glad I made it back. And congrats Jake!! Keep it up. Life is Soo worth living these days 🙏🏻❤️
My sister just overdosed for the 7th time 2 days ago . I found her laying in the kitchen unconscious. Thankfully she survived once again. Please prayers are all I’m asking for 💙
Hey bro, I’m 51 years old and I’m coming up on four years clean in December. you have a good jumpstart on this. Keep up the good work. Don’t ever give up, don’t ever give up.
@@LittlewoodSD did the pandemic finally give you the push to get out? I know it did for me. I’m on MAT but am 100% stable and have gotten my life back. No more double life! For like 20 years I worked extra hard to appear as if I was functioning fine, held down a full time job, etc. Life is a lot easier now. I can focus on healthy priorities now. Anyway- good for you. Let’s keep going 👍
It's next to impossible on your own. Not completely unheard of... but almost!!😢 And friends and family get burnt and hurt and give up on you when what you need more than anything is their support when you decide you're ready. Forgiveness is necessary for both party's.❤
My mom stopped talking to me. She hung up the phone on me as soon as I told her I was struggling with money and was about to lose her house bc I was an addict. Years later, I moved in with her and my sister in Florida to get back on my feet from being homeless. The tension between me and her was thick. She told me she regretted moving away and leaving my son. The next night I found her on her bedroom floor, she passed away from a heart attack. I blamed myself for putting her through so much stress throughout the years.. she was also my biggest enabler and that's one reason why she moved away.
Also, my dad's side of my family disowned me. I've been clean for 6 years now and they still won't have anything to do with me. The whole reason I even started using was because I didn't handle my dad's death well.
@@lynnharts77 same here hunny... I couldn't handle my husband's death either. Everyone deserves and needs that support system and there's nothing like family. Even if its not the one we were born into. Sometimes we choose our family for certain reasons. And that's ok. I, unfortunately, had no support and even though my family and I are on the mend, my recovery is a topic that is off limits bc it's a wound that still cuts very deep even after 13 yrs of sobriety!! But any support is a blessing for sure! So take whatever and whoever is willing to be there by your side and to have your back!!💜Blessings and light💜Dee from Louisiana.
Jake… you are inspiring. As a 38 year old recovering addict who used most of their twenties and into my thirties, I wish so badly I had taken it seriously earlier. The amount of legal trouble I have dealt with bc of my addiction is astounding. Not to mention the costs of lawyers and restitution. My parents although so disappointed and sad with my actions, never gave up on me. Now as a parent I see everything so differently. I will have 2 years in a month and I couldn’t be happier.
i would love to see more as well but its just one of those things that you can't really request because of HOW or WHY they are on this channel ya know. Definitely not natural selection but sometimes sh*t happens 🤷♂
his first video impacted me. i looked for updates on social media but couldn’t find any. this brings me so much joy. i’m so proud of you jake!! you got this bud, we’re all rooting for you 🫶🏼✨
His capacity to take accountability and have empathy for how is family suffered is so honorable! The man who gave him a stern talking to was like a guardian angel. I had some similar experiences with being coddled (for an eating disorder) when I really needed structure and discipline. Great interview~
Right this guy gives me hope I watched his first interview....and he looks good.....and sounds better that talk from that guy must've helped....all the best!
Had an intervention on my sister for H in 2012. She's now 10 yrs sober tomorrow 🎉 I'm incredibly grateful for getting her back. It's been a long road but we have her here and that's what matters most! I love you Morgan and am sooo incredibly proud of your strength 💪
Over a year sober here man, it’s not just possible, to really live life it needs to be inevitable everybody. You have a purpose beyond your drug purchase. I love you all 🖤
I went back and watched his first interview... holy cow does this young man look and sound different. Wishing him a successful journey in life. Keep on the track of fashion, that seems to make you happy, Jake.
I couldn’t click on this fast enough!! I watched Jake’s interview for the second time just a few days ago and I was hoping he was still clean and doing well 😃 Keep going Jake, don’t ever go back to that hell, you deserve a good life ❤️
Jake I’m so proud of you , my mom and father are still struggling with addiction and it’s so hard on me. I wish they could see this and know that it’s never too late to change. Keep it up Jake
Wow… I’ve seen the thumbnail for the original video many times over the years in my feed and I always had assumed he probably passed away. This is incredible.
Opioid withdrawal is hell. Never start guys !!!! It’s a miracle I’m alive after years of IV drug use. I have 6.5 years clean now. It’s never too late. Jake it won’t always be easy but please keep going, I’ve lost 18 friends … 2 in the last month. It took me so many failed rehabs and relapses before it stuck. Don’t waste your 20s like I did and keep up the good work.
I'm so proud of you for getting clean, I have a nephew who has battled addiction for years,he has overdosed more times than I can count and thank God he's still alive,he lied to all of us he stole everything from my mom and his mom and I also enabled him until I realized that I was not helping him at all,he finally hit his rock bottom and got help it took many times but I'm happy to say he has been sober now for almost a year and is absolutely thriving,we are all able to finally just breathe, unfortunately my mother who raised him is no longer with us and this is what she prayed for daily, she would be so proud of him also!!!!! Never stop quitting, support the addict emotionally and be there for them but as this young man said don't give them money but never give up on them!!!! To my nephew I love you beyond measure and I'm so incredibly proud of you and keep doing what you're doing!!!! You are worth it I LOVE YOU BUDDY ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m sorry you lost your mother. Sounds like she was a great example of how to deal with an addict. You really know what you’re talking about. The addict needs to know we love them but we can’t support their using. Not easy to do but if you love them, you will find the way to do this. Well done. 👍 ❤❤❤
Jake is my favorite person mark has interviewed and I can’t not believe this is Jake I had heard he was in recovery but to see him now is amazing I’m so glad to see he is doing good I can not wait to see how recovery goes for him over the rest love you Jake you’re doing amazing love ❤️
I love him too, I met him after my 15 yr old daughter Olivia was m*rdered and stayed in contact with him for the past 3 years..Seeing him from then to now is amazing ❤
453 days clean from fentanyl, plus everything else. I remember watching Jake’s first interview while I was still in active use and related so much to him. It’s awesome to watch this now while also being in recovery. It definitely has been a rough battle and took me so many tries but I am so grateful I am still here and had the chance to get sober. If I’m being completely real I should be dead considering everything I did in active use. I think I survived for a reason. This is the longest time I’ve ever been sober and I’ve had to endure a lot of pain to get where I am now. Things are still tough and I’m fighting everyday for a better life. Since I was using hard drugs for pretty much most of my developmental stages in life, I’ve had to learn how to deal with life on life’s terms. I’m still learning and it’s really a never ending battle but I am in such a better position than I was and am proud to be where I am considering everything I’ve been through. I am grateful to be alive and clean, just for today.
I’m 23 years sober from cocaine and proud!..so proud of you Jake my daughter just went to prison for possession of the killer drug I hope she lets me help her I will not enable❤..so I feel Jake you helped me here today to have and hold on to her wanting the help when she gets out
Precipitated withdrawals is one of the worse things to go through. I've went through it before and it felt like I was dying. Glad I'm clean and serene now. It takes a lot of will power and the desire to be clean
For the people saying "he's so intelligent", you don't have to be a stupid person to end up in bad situations, this just shows how little some people know about real depression and how loneliness and trauma can effect someone. I get sad thinking about all the bad things that happen in the world to good people, which now watching makes me happy that Jake is back on his feet again.
I remember seeing the first interview and thinking this guy doesn’t want to get clean but he has so much potential once he gets clean. Jake I’m so happy you did it man 🥳
@@xaninafanta i fucked up but not as bad as i used to. the withdrawals were too crazy i ended up getting some oxy to suppress the symptoms. i just wanted to sleep :( this is so hard
So proud of Jake and happy for him and his wonderful family! From hearing him speak, I can tell that he is very smart and thoughtful. I wish him strength and a good path ahead in life. Great to see this update. Thanks Mark!
Youre so fortunate to have a good dad and mom who support you like that. You did a really difficult thing, getting off the strongest opioid there is! 🎊 🎉😊❤ Stay clean ad you can do anything you want to do with your life!🎉😊❤
Holy shit this sounds soo familiar it gave me goosebumps. Except my dad was on the streets using with me. But my mom Did everything in her power to get me to stop. Ive been to rehab for heroin and meth 6 times. The last one worked. Just got passed 7 years clean and sober. Keep at it bro. Shit just starts to fall in place
Awesome. Really cool to see the update. I did treatment + sober living also and my only advice is to not rush yourself to leave sober living. When you do leave sober living its a good idea to either stay with family or one of your sober friends who does the program too. Great job keep it up
Stay strong. I've been clean from it now a little over a year. I was a heavy user as well. One of the most difficult things to go through. So happy for you dude. Congratulations ❤
Man that first video with him lived in my mind since I saw it, genuinely was ecstatic to see this video and read the title You are a king Jake I’m genuinely so happy to see you doing alright
Wow, so happy for Jake. Been waiting for an update for two years. Keep up the hard work and you'll be fine. It's not easy,I know. But you'll make it through. ❤
Addiction is tough your going to relapse most likely many times but you just have to keep pushing through I’m proud of anyone who can overcome addiction
Good for you! Praying you can remain sober and happy! You are young and have your whole life ahead of you! And you are blessed to have family who loves you and have supported you, even in your darkest days.
THE TEARS I SHED!!! I hope you go so so far in life! You deserve all the joy and happiness life has to offer and the world deserves to witness your ever growing light as your strength in sobriety continues to grow! The color and vibrancy is noticeably stronger here and it’s such a joy to hear that you are coming out healthier on the other side 🎉
101 days clean from Fentanyl today!🎉 I grew up with most of my family, my own mother and brother included, was addicted to meth. And I still grew up naive thinking I would never end up like them. Got introduced to Hydro’s / Oxy at 15, and by the time I turned 23, I started using fentanyl, and used for over a year straight. Have been to treatment twice, but thankfully, the last time sort of stuck, & I’m almost 4 months clean🎉🎉❤
His dad is so dedicated absolutely amazing. Wonder how much of his own life like job - which effects income, which effects housing etc was altered with the dedication and love he had for his son xx wish my parents were this good
Such a beautiful story. Super relatable-2 1/2 years sober-I have so many blessings now & Im less than a year from graduating with my bachelors & certification as an addiction counselor. We do recover!! ❤❤❤
Isolation is one of the biggest parts of depression!! We are not created to always be alone be it family friends or a significant other we need to have some sort of companionship
I ended up in the psyche ward for 8 days after I found my daughter within minutes of dying in my upstairs bedroom where I was allowing my adult daughter to stay. She was overdosing from fentanyl and meth. It was the first time I became fully aware of her drug use. She has become a hoarder, and thief on top of it all. I finally had to get a PO against her and my life is getting back to “normal“ but drugs have cost me my marriage, my 20 year career and nearly my life and sanity. I’m so f-ing ANGRY. I have left no stone unturned trying to help my daughter…very much like this young man’s parents have done…she’s now homeless and still out there using. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I have to live with the dread of getting “the call” or having the sheriffs walk up to my door to let me know she’s gone. This IS THE EIGHTH CIRCLE OF HELL…
Damn man, I feel for you. These drugs just turn people into demons. I’m 42, My brother (who is 40) used to be my best friend, our mother died when young so it was just us and our Dad, who is the best Dad anyone could ask for..... My brother is now basically estranged from our family after losing his $100k/year job about 5-6 years ago, and has just gone steadily downhill; stole everything imaginable, pathological liar, and the worst of it getting our 72 year old Dad to come pick him up at trap houses or beg him for money, putting our Dad in dangerous situations just so he could get his fix. Disgusting. He is like a shell of his former self. My Dad never drank or smoked his whole life, was very healthy....but has aged 20 years in the last 5 due to the stress. He calls me crying sometimes and it makes me hate my brother
@@Day-ZDuke help your dad get a whole new number so your brother will no longer ave access. No one should help him UNTIL he's willing to do the work. Your dad doesnt deserve this
For him to get clean off of one of the most addictive, life controlling substances to hit the streets of America says a lot about his will power. Also he’s very fortunate to have parents that went through that shyt with him. What a father!
Father of the century
His Dad sounds incredible it’s very inspiring.
God is good, he works through people for us
It's more on him honestly. He had the will to stop. Even though it is good to have support
@@thaimperial97support helps. But you’re right. That shit ate me alive for a long mf time
475 days clean from fentanyl myself. You can change. Life is so much better clean!!! Praying for you all!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Update: thank everyone that supported me on this post. I never thought I would get clean so many overdoses and I can't believe I finally feel like I got it this time. Thought I would die with something in my arm. This channel really helped me get clean. 6/17/23 is my clean date
Congratulations 🎉
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Strong work!! Keep it up!!
Congratulations!
That's phenomenal! The efforts show!
Congratulations, Jake!! Sobriety looks amazing on you!!
He looks the same.
@@kylepatton2423figuratively speaking, looks good on him
@@kylepatton2423 No way!! He looks heaps better, way healthier and has better hair.
@@kylepatton2423he doesn’t have the redness around his eyes and his skin is a lot clearer, he definitely looks heaps better
@@kylepatton2423no way! He looks way better man, even the way he talks
This is the first time I've read "recovering" and "fentanyl" in the same sentence. Well done, Jake, you are fcuking awesome!❤❤
lots of recovered fentanyl addicts
@@claytonwilliams2423 She said that was the first time she had seen it.
@@claytonwilliams2423 she meant its hard
I hope I can get there:(
@@elip241you can!!!!! Will power is amazing. In the meantime maintenance like methadone or Suboxone helps a lot.
‘Victim mentality’ nailed it I am the partner of an addict and this is a huge part of the process- being mentally strong enough to no longer be a victim to the trauma causing addiction.
Addiction is a genetic disease. Trauma is not the cause of addiction, it can be a part of the problem but never the full cause. Also, anyone that was a victim to something can acknowledge that they were a victim to that thing, that’s how trauma survivors are walked through healing and acceptance in therapy, if they choose that route. That person can do that and continue healing without being in a victim mindset. Yes, there are many stuck in a victim mindsets, but getting clean and free isn’t as simple as your comment suggests. Still, congratulations for your partners recovery journey. Each and everyone in recovery from addiction is a miracle. My clean date is 04/29/2021
105 days off Fetty. We do recover. Hey mark you remember me . We did an interview about 6 months ago or so. Anyway was really great to see this guy clean . I really hit an all time low once skid row became my home. I'm glad I made it back. And congrats Jake!! Keep it up. Life is Soo worth living these days 🙏🏻❤️
YOU GO GIRL🎉 keep going!!! So proud of you!
Your beautiful
Congratulations!!
You’re amazing 😊
Happy for you ❤
so proud of you!
My sister just overdosed for the 7th time 2 days ago . I found her laying in the kitchen unconscious. Thankfully she survived once again. Please prayers are all
I’m asking for 💙
🙏🏻🙏🏻✨✨🕊🕊🌹🌹🙏🏻🙏🏻
I guess she has already tried suboxone or methadone by now
Try mushrooms
Please always have Narcan. Almost all health departments or methadone clinics have it for free now
Big facts helps so much@@speedslayerr
Hey bro, I’m 51 years old and I’m coming up on four years clean in December. you have a good jumpstart on this. Keep up the good work. Don’t ever give up, don’t ever give up.
@@LittlewoodSD did the pandemic finally give you the push to get out? I know it did for me. I’m on MAT but am 100% stable and have gotten my life back. No more double life! For like 20 years I worked extra hard to appear as if I was functioning fine, held down a full time job, etc. Life is a lot easier now. I can focus on healthy priorities now.
Anyway- good for you. Let’s keep going 👍
I don't even know you but I'm proud of you man !
@@phoebeb.332Yes!!! Exactly 👍🏻
This shows how important support is when recovering from addiction, he's very lucky to have such loving parents unlike so many other addicts
It's next to impossible on your own. Not completely unheard of... but almost!!😢 And friends and family get burnt and hurt and give up on you when what you need more than anything is their support when you decide you're ready. Forgiveness is necessary for both party's.❤
My mom stopped talking to me. She hung up the phone on me as soon as I told her I was struggling with money and was about to lose her house bc I was an addict. Years later, I moved in with her and my sister in Florida to get back on my feet from being homeless. The tension between me and her was thick. She told me she regretted moving away and leaving my son. The next night I found her on her bedroom floor, she passed away from a heart attack. I blamed myself for putting her through so much stress throughout the years.. she was also my biggest enabler and that's one reason why she moved away.
Also, my dad's side of my family disowned me. I've been clean for 6 years now and they still won't have anything to do with me. The whole reason I even started using was because I didn't handle my dad's death well.
@@lynnharts77 same here hunny... I couldn't handle my husband's death either. Everyone deserves and needs that support system and there's nothing like family. Even if its not the one we were born into. Sometimes we choose our family for certain reasons. And that's ok. I, unfortunately, had no support and even though my family and I are on the mend, my recovery is a topic that is off limits bc it's a wound that still cuts very deep even after 13 yrs of sobriety!! But any support is a blessing for sure! So take whatever and whoever is willing to be there by your side and to have your back!!💜Blessings and light💜Dee from Louisiana.
So clear, articulate, smart, centered, courageous, insightful, honest. A remarkable young man. He is a value to others. May he continue on this way .
Read online ..... "Life doesn't get easier, a person gets stronger." All the best to you, young man.
Well-said!
Congratulations kid, the best is yet to come for you.
My Sponsor tells me " Go and Help Someone in Recovery" and today Just for Today, Jake YOU have Helped me. Thank You.
Same!
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can you help me
@rrawrlolzzz4726 hello do YOU have an issue with Alcohol or any mind Altering substance.
@@georgedjmatrix4229 yes
Congrats brother keep the good work up ! Im proud of you im 9 months 11 days sober ! ❤🎉
Congratulations to you 😊
Cool! Keep on going. 👏👏👏❤️🤗
Congratulations!
@@iGetBored0 thanks alot !❤️
@@marylougeorge9890 thanks alot !❤️
Jake… you are inspiring. As a 38 year old recovering addict who used most of their twenties and into my thirties, I wish so badly I had taken it seriously earlier.
The amount of legal trouble I have dealt with bc of my addiction is astounding. Not to mention the costs of lawyers and restitution. My parents although so disappointed and sad with my actions, never gave up on me.
Now as a parent I see everything so differently. I will have 2 years in a month and I couldn’t be happier.
❤
Please more success stories!! I love to see people come back victorious from their trauma/ addiction/etc
We do recover!
i would love to see more as well but its just one of those things that you can't really request because of HOW or WHY they are on this channel ya know. Definitely not natural selection but sometimes sh*t happens 🤷♂
I would like to hear from his parents. They are so strong.
his first video impacted me. i looked for updates on social media but couldn’t find any. this brings me so much joy. i’m so proud of you jake!! you got this bud, we’re all rooting for you 🫶🏼✨
His capacity to take accountability and have empathy for how is family suffered is so honorable! The man who gave him a stern talking to was like a guardian angel. I had some similar experiences with being coddled (for an eating disorder) when I really needed structure and discipline. Great interview~
I recognized him right away, but didn't remember.. wow, good job Jake! you can do anything! Greetings from Finland!
Onko tata paska saatavilla suomessa?
@@JoskuEllisLaittoman maahanmuuton takia Suomessa saa nykyään melkeinpä mitä vaan voit toivoa. Kokemuksesta voin sanoa älä edes kokeile!
"It's nice to get a positive one once in a while" I wish everybody can have positive follow ups this is so awesome
its so sad How many addicts we see once and never again
Right this guy gives me hope I watched his first interview....and he looks good.....and sounds better that talk from that guy must've helped....all the best!
Sobriety looks amazing on you, Jake! Congratulations!!
He is so intelligent. I am so glad he got clean. He can do so much with his life now. I pray he stays sober.
👍👍
Had an intervention on my sister for H in 2012. She's now 10 yrs sober tomorrow 🎉 I'm incredibly grateful for getting her back. It's been a long road but we have her here and that's what matters most! I love you Morgan and am sooo incredibly proud of your strength 💪
Over a year sober here man, it’s not just possible, to really live life it needs to be inevitable everybody. You have a purpose beyond your drug purchase. I love you all 🖤
Awesome brother
I went back and watched his first interview... holy cow does this young man look and sound different. Wishing him a successful journey in life. Keep on the track of fashion, that seems to make you happy, Jake.
I couldn’t click on this fast enough!! I watched Jake’s interview for the second time just a few days ago and I was hoping he was still clean and doing well 😃 Keep going Jake, don’t ever go back to that hell, you deserve a good life ❤️
One month sober here! Jake you are an inspiration! Mark, thank you for helping so many people, my self included!
You are doing great, keep it up. It's hard ngl, it's so worth it though. Living clean.
How do you feel after one month?
Yesss let’s go!!!
@@jps3b I’m feeling good about myself and my support system
@@catherineallen947 how long did the detox last? Sorry to bother, my wife is going to Stop taking the little blue fent pills and I’m worried about her
Guy is a soldier. His parents sound incredible. Thanks for sharing Jake!
Jake I’m so proud of you , my mom and father are still struggling with addiction and it’s so hard on me. I wish they could see this and know that it’s never too late to change. Keep it up Jake
Wow… I’ve seen the thumbnail for the original video many times over the years in my feed and I always had assumed he probably passed away. This is incredible.
Opioid withdrawal is hell. Never start guys !!!! It’s a miracle I’m alive after years of IV drug use. I have 6.5 years clean now. It’s never too late.
Jake it won’t always be easy but please keep going, I’ve lost 18 friends … 2 in the last month. It took me so many failed rehabs and relapses before it stuck. Don’t waste your 20s like I did and keep up the good work.
I'm so proud of you for getting clean, I have a nephew who has battled addiction for years,he has overdosed more times than I can count and thank God he's still alive,he lied to all of us he stole everything from my mom and his mom and I also enabled him until I realized that I was not helping him at all,he finally hit his rock bottom and got help it took many times but I'm happy to say he has been sober now for almost a year and is absolutely thriving,we are all able to finally just breathe, unfortunately my mother who raised him is no longer with us and this is what she prayed for daily, she would be so proud of him also!!!!! Never stop quitting, support the addict emotionally and be there for them but as this young man said don't give them money but never give up on them!!!! To my nephew I love you beyond measure and I'm so incredibly proud of you and keep doing what you're doing!!!! You are worth it I LOVE YOU BUDDY ❤❤❤❤❤
I’m sorry you lost your mother. Sounds like she was a great example of how to deal with an addict. You really know what you’re talking about. The addict needs to know we love them but we can’t support their using. Not easy to do but if you love them, you will find the way to do this.
Well done. 👍 ❤❤❤
Jake is my favorite person mark has interviewed and I can’t not believe this is Jake I had heard he was in recovery but to see him now is amazing I’m so glad to see he is doing good I can not wait to see how recovery goes for him over the rest love you Jake you’re doing amazing love ❤️
That’s wild. must be ecstatic that there’s a new episode
@@JohnnyFaith addicted to jake seems to be 🚫🧢
@@weeezzzyy-b9s it’s been two years and she comments exactly when it was posted… 😳
@@JohnnyFaith bwc ahahaha.. sorry
I love him too, I met him after my 15 yr old daughter Olivia was m*rdered and stayed in contact with him for the past 3 years..Seeing him from then to now is amazing ❤
Hell yea JAKE!!!!
Let’s GO BoY!!! Good work u look great. Keep it up young man. 💯
What an uplifting and inspiring story. I remember his last interview. Praying for all those who struggle and especially the ones who love them.
453 days clean from fentanyl, plus everything else. I remember watching Jake’s first interview while I was still in active use and related so much to him. It’s awesome to watch this now while also being in recovery. It definitely has been a rough battle and took me so many tries but I am so grateful I am still here and had the chance to get sober. If I’m being completely real I should be dead considering everything I did in active use. I think I survived for a reason. This is the longest time I’ve ever been sober and I’ve had to endure a lot of pain to get where I am now. Things are still tough and I’m fighting everyday for a better life. Since I was using hard drugs for pretty much most of my developmental stages in life, I’ve had to learn how to deal with life on life’s terms. I’m still learning and it’s really a never ending battle but I am in such a better position than I was and am proud to be where I am considering everything I’ve been through. I am grateful to be alive and clean, just for today.
I'm so happy for this young man and his family.
Strong young man! Future is bright for you, Jake.
I’m 23 years sober from cocaine and proud!..so proud of you Jake my daughter just went to prison for possession of the killer drug I hope she lets me help her I will not enable❤..so I feel Jake you helped me here today to have and hold on to her wanting the help when she gets out
I’m saying a prayer for God to meet you and your daughter at your point of need. 🙏❤️
@@marylougeorge9890 ohh thank u so very much!!
I’ve never been so happy for someone I don’t know. Such an amazing testimony. So happy for you
dude Top respect Jake you looking so much better man just take it one day at a time keep it up
Thank you Mark & Jake for bringing light to the plague of this generation & showing people it’s possible to get help
This is GREAT NEWS!!! Way to go young man!!! I am coming up on 8 months sober from alcohol! So happy for you!!!
Precipitated withdrawals is one of the worse things to go through. I've went through it before and it felt like I was dying. Glad I'm clean and serene now. It takes a lot of will power and the desire to be clean
So rooting for you young man.
For the people saying "he's so intelligent", you don't have to be a stupid person to end up in bad situations, this just shows how little some people know about real depression and how loneliness and trauma can effect someone. I get sad thinking about all the bad things that happen in the world to good people, which now watching makes me happy that Jake is back on his feet again.
I remember seeing the first interview and thinking this guy doesn’t want to get clean but he has so much potential once he gets clean. Jake I’m so happy you did it man 🥳
Happy to see him alive and sober!
Congrats 🎉 young man and thank God you're alive staying focused is key dude❤
Proud of you, baby boy! Keep fighting the good fight, I am rooting for you. This made my entire day ❤🎉
OOOhhh please let's not continue to coddle the baby boy.
It's so good to see success stories once in a while 🙏🏼
Count your blessings, kid! You're still young and have plenty of time to catch up on the things you missed during your ordeal. Good job!👍
Congratulations Jake, very proud of you! We all are! Stay strong ❤
Fentanyl withdrawal is the absolute worst, it’s literally hell on wheels! Huge respect for coming through the other side!
I hope he comes back for updates. It would be really cool to watch him continue to grow and blossom.
Yess ❤❤❤ love the transformation ❤❤❤ so healthy &alive!! Please don't go back!! Especially you have zero tolerance!! So inspiring ❤❤❤
This is the most badass thing ever dude, big big congrats man. Super inspiring, keep it up!
2nd day clean, watching these videos gives me hope
great shit man
@@joyifu tysm , tonight was rough but im sticking to it
@@kimberkan it won’t be easy but it’ll be worth it in the end, keep sticking to it brother 💯
hope you hit your week
@@xaninafanta i fucked up but not as bad as i used to. the withdrawals were too crazy i ended up getting some oxy to suppress the symptoms. i just wanted to sleep :( this is so hard
jake is literally an inspiration & this story almost brought me to tears. amazing kid
I was thinking of this guy recently, so I was shocked to see an update! So glad he's doing better. This man has a purpose and is an inspiration.
Thank you for talking about precipitated withdrawals!!!! No hell like them. Avoid at all costs!
There is still so much to learn about withdrawal from
fentanyl and how to help
during withdrawal.
So proud of Jake and happy for him and his wonderful family! From hearing him speak, I can tell that he is very smart and thoughtful. I wish him strength and a good path ahead in life. Great to see this update. Thanks Mark!
Jake, you are fantastic. Handsome, intelligent, self aware, and a leader. Keep being you!
Wow - well done Jake. Appreciate you sharing your story. Do good things!
Youre so fortunate to have a good dad and mom who support you like that. You did a really difficult thing, getting off the strongest opioid there is! 🎊 🎉😊❤ Stay clean ad you can do anything you want to do with your life!🎉😊❤
Holy shit this sounds soo familiar it gave me goosebumps. Except my dad was on the streets using with me. But my mom Did everything in her power to get me to stop. Ive been to rehab for heroin and meth 6 times. The last one worked. Just got passed 7 years clean and sober. Keep at it bro. Shit just starts to fall in place
Good for you ❣️
No more shame no more guilt.
Don't ever go back❤
Awesome. Really cool to see the update. I did treatment + sober living also and my only advice is to not rush yourself to leave sober living. When you do leave sober living its a good idea to either stay with family or one of your sober friends who does the program too. Great job keep it up
I'm really glad he's doing so well. I hope he continues to stay strong and gets to experience some good things in life.
Stay strong. I've been clean from it now a little over a year. I was a heavy user as well. One of the most difficult things to go through. So happy for you dude. Congratulations ❤
Such a great kid! I’m so happy to see Jake doing so well. And how lucky he is to have such a supportive loving family and good friends.
Very articulate and intelligent. Cheering you on, Jake! Wonderful to see that you are winning one day at a time.
I'm sober 8 years I'm so thankful you got sober.
Happy you good Jake. I went thru the similar story. Just keep it up bro. It gets easier every day and every year. Im clean 5 years.
👍👏👏👏❤️😊
I’ve been sober from fentanyl for 15 years now and I understand how difficult it is, so big congratulations, I’m really proud of you ❤
15 years? Fent wasn’t even around 15 years ago?!?
I believe it was developed in the 50's
@@ClipsCrazy__a simple google search can show it’s been around since the 60s 😅..
Good job, Jake! I’m over 8 years sober from opiods. You’ll never regret working on your sobriety!
Jake made me smile at the end. Seeing him smile and doing so good made my night. I am so happy for him, and his family. ❤️
Your parents really love you Jake if they are willing to go through so much shit and still take you in
You have SO much light to show the world. How wonderful.
Awesome! Mad respect. Opiate withdrawal is incredibly cruel to experience.
It’s dreadful.
Man that first video with him lived in my mind since I saw it, genuinely was ecstatic to see this video and read the title
You are a king Jake I’m genuinely so happy to see you doing alright
So proud of you Jake keep it up !!!
I went to middle school with Jake, he’s a great human with a huge huge heart. Always rooting for you!
he sounds so much more alive :’) so glad he’s still around
This is wonderful ❤❤ God bless your parents for never giving up on you Jake! We’re all very proud 🥲
Wow, so happy for Jake. Been waiting for an update for two years. Keep up the hard work and you'll be fine. It's not easy,I know. But you'll make it through. ❤
Keep up the amazing work Jake. You won't ever regret it. One day at a time. You got this 💙
Addiction is tough your going to relapse most likely many times but you just have to keep pushing through I’m proud of anyone who can overcome addiction
Good for you! Praying you can remain sober and happy! You are young and have your whole life ahead of you! And you are blessed to have family who loves you and have supported you, even in your darkest days.
Oh boy, good news
Hard work, Jake. Bless your parents and the power of love❤.
THE TEARS I SHED!!! I hope you go so so far in life! You deserve all the joy and happiness life has to offer and the world deserves to witness your ever growing light as your strength in sobriety continues to grow! The color and vibrancy is noticeably stronger here and it’s such a joy to hear that you are coming out healthier on the other side 🎉
Congratulations young man. Wishing you and yours well❤️🙏
101 days clean from Fentanyl today!🎉 I grew up with most of my family, my own mother and brother included, was addicted to meth. And I still grew up naive thinking I would never end up like them. Got introduced to Hydro’s / Oxy at 15, and by the time I turned 23, I started using fentanyl, and used for over a year straight. Have been to treatment twice, but thankfully, the last time sort of stuck, & I’m almost 4 months clean🎉🎉❤
His dad is so dedicated absolutely amazing. Wonder how much of his own life like job - which effects income, which effects housing etc was altered with the dedication and love he had for his son xx wish my parents were this good
Such a beautiful story. Super relatable-2 1/2 years sober-I have so many blessings now & Im less than a year from graduating with my bachelors & certification as an addiction counselor. We do recover!! ❤❤❤
Isolation is one of the biggest parts of depression!! We are not created to always be alone be it family friends or a significant other we need to have some sort of companionship
I love seeing this success story. I wish Jake many many years of sobriety and happiness. He deserves the world
I ended up in the psyche ward for 8 days after I found my daughter within minutes of dying in my upstairs bedroom where I was allowing my adult daughter to stay. She was overdosing from fentanyl and meth. It was the first time I became fully aware of her drug use. She has become a hoarder, and thief on top of it all. I finally had to get a PO against her and my life is getting back to “normal“ but drugs have cost me my marriage, my 20 year career and nearly my life and sanity. I’m so f-ing ANGRY. I have left no stone unturned trying to help my daughter…very much like this young man’s parents have done…she’s now homeless and still out there using.
EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I have to live with the dread of getting “the call” or having the sheriffs walk up to my door to let me know she’s gone. This IS THE EIGHTH CIRCLE OF HELL…
Damn man, I feel for you. These drugs just turn people into demons. I’m 42, My brother (who is 40) used to be my best friend, our mother died when young so it was just us and our Dad, who is the best Dad anyone could ask for.....
My brother is now basically estranged from our family after losing his $100k/year job about 5-6 years ago, and has just gone steadily downhill; stole everything imaginable, pathological liar, and the worst of it getting our 72 year old Dad to come pick him up at trap houses or beg him for money, putting our Dad in dangerous situations just so he could get his fix. Disgusting. He is like a shell of his former self. My Dad never drank or smoked his whole life, was very healthy....but has aged 20 years in the last 5 due to the stress. He calls me crying sometimes and it makes me hate my brother
@@Day-ZDuke help your dad get a whole new number so your brother will no longer ave access. No one should help him UNTIL he's willing to do the work. Your dad doesnt deserve this
Something feels off about this comment.
Imagine how your daughter feels
@@shawnvalentine1166 how did it codt you your marriage
As a mother, I'm happy and relieved for your parents that they have you to love & hold. And that you are doing well. ~BIG LOVE, YOUNG MAN~ ❣️