Recovering Fentanyl and Crystal Meth Addict-Sid (follow up)

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Soft White Underbelly follow up interview and portrait of Sid, a recovering fentanyl and crystal meth addict in Los Angeles.
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  • @donnaphillips6864
    @donnaphillips6864 4 месяца назад +797

    He has battled and relapsed some, it’s a struggle and a marathon as many are well aware. I am pleased beyond words to say he’s 110+ days sober now and doing very well. So proud of him and thankful he’s still fighting!

    • @caitlinbailiefitness1695
      @caitlinbailiefitness1695 4 месяца назад +13

      What an accomplishment 👏 from a mom to a mom, I can't imagine the pride you must feel in his determination. Wishing him only the best in his recovery. It will be a lifelong challenge but he is strong.

    • @kayD1109
      @kayD1109 4 месяца назад +2

      That's amazing!!! ❤❤

    • @allisonegan8782
      @allisonegan8782 4 месяца назад +15

      I had a few days here and there, but now I'm at 7 years. He can do it. He's young, hell I'm young lol. He has his whole life ahead of him!

    • @coleenchapin8902
      @coleenchapin8902 3 месяца назад +7

      Keep going to the places where they are happy to have a place at the table just waiting for you♡ Coleen C. Recovering addict

    • @karena9070
      @karena9070 3 месяца назад +7

      Thanks for keeping us up to date!

  • @donnaphillips6864
    @donnaphillips6864 Год назад +4016

    That’s my boy!!! I am so proud and happy for you man. I am grateful for so many people who have partnered across the country to love and support my son in so many ways. To Max Moon for loving him and saving his life numerous times … even in breaking his heart you saved him! And I know you 2 will always be bonded together. Amy, Levi … you were so gracious and we thank you. CJ Bell you helped me help him in so many ways and your friendship has always meant so much to him I know. And to all the rehab super heroes especially @ New Origins and Profound Healing I am forever grateful. But his heart, his endurance and resilience is what impresses me the most. Thank you God for this young man and all that is ahead of him now. Keep up the good fight day by day. We love you beyond words… to infinity and beyond♥️♥️♥️

  • @Morbbid3
    @Morbbid3 Год назад +268

    I got sober out of spite. Everyone in the detox center doubted me and here I am pushing 3 years sober.

    • @paulacastello5436
      @paulacastello5436 3 месяца назад +7

      You sound like me

    • @Equus004
      @Equus004 3 месяца назад +4

      👊👊!!!

    • @kylerBD
      @kylerBD 3 месяца назад +9

      Spite is by far the most powerful motivator for some

    • @abeltesfaye_
      @abeltesfaye_ 2 месяца назад +3

      Proud of you!!! ❤️

    • @abeltesfaye_
      @abeltesfaye_ 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@paulacastello5436 Congratulations on your sobriety, I'm SO happy for you 💜

  • @limayaden8458
    @limayaden8458 Год назад +494

    Watching this during withdrawals , looking at the transformation is giving me strength to go on.

    • @Batterup153
      @Batterup153 7 месяцев назад +40

      I’m watching this right now while I’m kicking as well.. I’m hoping I make it.. I hope you do to..

    • @nunyabusiness9773
      @nunyabusiness9773 7 месяцев назад +17

      You are strong. Don’t give up

    • @philjeffrey840
      @philjeffrey840 7 месяцев назад +14

      i hope you both make it

    • @DeeP-_PerspectivE
      @DeeP-_PerspectivE 6 месяцев назад +19

      @@Batterup153 I just kicked fetty for the 100th time a week ago or so and i feel so much better. So glad i got through it and decided to stop again.. hopefully for good. Stick with it!

    • @Crazyroller92
      @Crazyroller92 6 месяцев назад +1

      YOU GOT THIS JUST STICK WITH IT 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @staceywashington3580
    @staceywashington3580 3 месяца назад +124

    He is seriously handsome out of addiction. You could tell he was smart cookie. I'm so happy for him. I'm doing a detox starting in 2 days. I want what he has again. Please God help me get to 1 week let alone 30 days. Love seeing this.

    • @carlyfries8754
      @carlyfries8754 2 месяца назад

      Any update? I'm going through it trying to get sober and it helps to hear other people made it so i hope you did truly. I know how hard it is.

    • @Salt_and_ash
      @Salt_and_ash Месяц назад

      @@carlyfries8754any update on you?
      Hope you’re both doing well

    • @zeynepkubraaksu8090
      @zeynepkubraaksu8090 15 дней назад

      @@carlyfries8754 I quit smoking and it's been more than 3 years. You can achieve your goals. Stay focused and strong because you are capable if you want to be.

    • @indecent0079
      @indecent0079 12 дней назад

      @@carlyfries8754there is an update a few hours ago ☝🏻

    • @Lizabethmoore-ow6mw
      @Lizabethmoore-ow6mw 11 дней назад

      Best of luck to you!!!

  • @izzysmomtattoos8274
    @izzysmomtattoos8274 Год назад +1295

    He's not joking he literally looks like a different person. So happy for him, I hope he continues to do well!!

    • @monehanagan5210
      @monehanagan5210 Год назад +1

      Please don't
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    • @doncarleone973
      @doncarleone973 Год назад +1

      Most definitely! I barely recognized him! I'm so happy for him

    • @j_rainsgoat3929
      @j_rainsgoat3929 Год назад

      I couldn't find the first interview.

    • @themountainradio
      @themountainradio Год назад +1

      @@monehanagan5210 Lots of people need to specify that they aren't using metaphores nowadays for some reason.

    • @davidjameschamberlain
      @davidjameschamberlain Год назад +1

      ​@@j_rainsgoat3929 First interview was with his partner Max as well

  • @77D777
    @77D777 Год назад +734

    Great interview! 288 days clean and sober today from fentanyl myself! So glad to be here.

    • @leosunrising
      @leosunrising Год назад +8

      Good going! I’m proud of you, for real. That’s a hard one to kick.

    • @77D777
      @77D777 Год назад

      @@leosunrising hey thanks I appreciate it I gotta little youtube channel goin myself called Fentanyl Anonymous if you wanna check it out.

    • @mellymel3292
      @mellymel3292 Год назад +3

      You are so brave!!

    • @rpierce7004
      @rpierce7004 Год назад +2

      Oh Wow! That’s great 😊

    • @fuzzylogics139
      @fuzzylogics139 Год назад +2

      ❤💛💚

  • @1428monsterdrink
    @1428monsterdrink Год назад +553

    I paused the video half way through to contact my addictions counsellor (haven’t spoken to her in over a month) to ask her about a inpatient program. I’m glad to see you are doing better, Sid! This video really gave me that little bit of hope I needed today

  • @andrewlavallee3519
    @andrewlavallee3519 Год назад +1050

    I met Sid last night at a punk gig in NYC. He was hangin with my friend Flip and he introduced me. Its a small punk rock world and it seems like Sid’s doing great.

    • @Phenobarbidoll24
      @Phenobarbidoll24 Год назад +17

      That’s awesome! I follow him on IG, he does look healthy and happy!!

    • @piisamikiisseli
      @piisamikiisseli Год назад +10

      I'd like to follow him as well. How to find him on IG?

    • @jacopo4103
      @jacopo4103 Год назад +3

      @@piisamikiisseli did you find him? I was searching for him too!

    • @shermsmoke
      @shermsmoke Год назад +6

      What's his IG?

    • @MrWorld46
      @MrWorld46 Год назад

      He’s racist.

  • @thomasconti3536
    @thomasconti3536 Год назад +419

    Recovering meth, fentanyl, and alcoholic here sitting on five years. I can't tell you the elation I feel when I saw this video of Sid. Night and day. I wish a lot of my old crew made it but unfortunately we don't get to choose the path of others in our lives. Stay strong Sid, you have a good future ahead of you.

    • @amberforcen1177
      @amberforcen1177 Год назад

      How did you get sobor ? Cold Turkey ?

    • @thomasconti3536
      @thomasconti3536 Год назад +11

      @@amberforcen1177 I went to rehab and they introduced me to a 12 step program. Me being desperate enough I decided to give it a shot. For me personally, it wasn't only the best decision I made in my life; it also saved it.

    • @chadspencer2300
      @chadspencer2300 Год назад +2

      Keep going bro, proud of you !

    • @MChionchio
      @MChionchio 8 месяцев назад +1

      I’m so proud of you!

    • @supermeansadie6753
      @supermeansadie6753 3 месяца назад +1

      Same bro. I don’t even know how I’m still alive but my crew has lost many members as well. Even up into recent years and we are all in our 40s now. Addiction is something you have to fight always. There will always be a tendency to become addicted again to something…

  • @danaezevely4150
    @danaezevely4150 Год назад +218

    No way. I saw this and immediately teared up. You have strangers who rooted for you when they saw that first video, and are still rooting for you now. Awesome work, Sid.

  • @lepetitecherie
    @lepetitecherie Год назад +440

    I rarely comment but i'm so blown away by this transformation. Oh my God I'm rooting for him so hard!

    • @ewetn1
      @ewetn1 Год назад +5

      I quite literally can't believe it's the same person. Genuinely i feel like this is an actor..... They just can't be the same person?????????
      If it is, it truly shows ANYONE can turn it around, even the worst of the worst and the most gone of the most gone.

  • @Currency999
    @Currency999 Год назад +128

    I’ve just reached 50 days clean from heroin . I was using 2 grams a day and tried hundreds of times to cold turkey and always relapsed and started back again after , I’m now on methadone and I can see a way out at last . Super glad I made this change because I’m still young and already wasted so much time and money on drugs and shitty people

    • @MrJuka92
      @MrJuka92 10 месяцев назад

      How are you man? I hope youre keeping up the good work! You got it!

    • @emlem576
      @emlem576 10 месяцев назад

      Well done! That’s incredible! 👏

    • @SuperShellyRain
      @SuperShellyRain 9 месяцев назад +4

      Methadone can be a life saver! My dad was on it for years and it helped him stay safe for the remainder of his life. It truthfully helped him live a beautiful life

    • @jacobjacob8381
      @jacobjacob8381 9 месяцев назад +1

      never to late dude u got it

    • @aliwooz913
      @aliwooz913 2 месяца назад

      We have the same stories. In my head im like yeah ill taper using dope and get clean. NOPE was still doing 1.5-2g a day nasally. Started methadone at 60mg now and my usage , cravings all of that is down tremendously. MMT works if you work it...@currency999

  • @sarahjoemama1990
    @sarahjoemama1990 6 месяцев назад +176

    We need another update on Sid and Max please!!!!

    • @tonifitz6831
      @tonifitz6831 3 месяца назад +3

      💯

    • @prestonpowers7376
      @prestonpowers7376 3 месяца назад +2

      Believe they broke up

    • @paulsciacca6840
      @paulsciacca6840 3 месяца назад +4

      Aww, that’s so sad. . I was hoping these guys would of recovered together 😢

    • @morbidhime
      @morbidhime 2 месяца назад

      ​@@paulsciacca6840It probably might've been for the better tbh but I do also wanna know how Max is doing

    • @cindoz1289
      @cindoz1289 Месяц назад

      ​@paulsciacca6840 the stone cold truth is couples rarely get clean together its a statistical fact my sister is 4yrs clean and sober from a 25yr addiction and relationships are the number 1 reason ppl don't get clean

  • @annapetrella4881
    @annapetrella4881 10 месяцев назад +74

    "Addiction doesn't discriminate." So proud of you Sid. Wherever you are now, keep your head held high. You are loved and unbelievably strong.

    • @andrijastojcic5695
      @andrijastojcic5695 8 месяцев назад +2

      He sure is loved, but why do people call him strong? He's a drug addict by choice and said hes a "scumbag when I'm using". He doesn't need your help or kind words he has everything he wants. Hes incredibly lucky. Like incredibly. His actions had 0 consequences.

    • @ThingsILikke
      @ThingsILikke 5 месяцев назад +1

      Sure it does- it discriminates against anyone stupid enough to seek out contraband. Making like drugs broke into his house and forced him to take them

    • @garethedwards5436
      @garethedwards5436 3 месяца назад +1

      You dont understand addiction ​@@ThingsILikke

  • @tamiarodriguez3730
    @tamiarodriguez3730 Год назад +340

    So inspiring 😭 63 days sober for me and I love seeing this thank you for the motivation !

    • @jayedii3791
      @jayedii3791 Год назад +2

      Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @loona7126
      @loona7126 Год назад +2

      Hope you are doing well!

    • @blancamheyman3183
      @blancamheyman3183 Год назад

    • @RiM-q5d
      @RiM-q5d Год назад

      Keep going!!! I dont know you but I am proud asf of you!!!

    • @timothyearles2352
      @timothyearles2352 Год назад

      Congratulations. We can recover. You just have to want it. Nobody can force someone to get clean till they’re ready. I’m also in recovery. Just remember 1day at a time. Shit some days I have to go 1 hour at a time. If you stumble don’t give up. Just get up and keep going.

  • @DonnyBoozy
    @DonnyBoozy Год назад +540

    This interview got me choked up. Soooo damn happy to see that transformation. Gives people hope! I’ve been clean from fentanyl for about 4 months now. This channel and these interviews might have very well saved my life, and many others. Love your life!

    • @pakilee87
      @pakilee87 Год назад +6

      Omg me too I just teared up but they were tears of joy. The story of human resilience always gets me.

    • @cosworthTV
      @cosworthTV Год назад +4

      still sober?

    • @susiequsie1980
      @susiequsie1980 Год назад +9

      Sober or not we love you and u matter. Keep the faith.

    • @billieseyelashes
      @billieseyelashes Год назад +1

      we all believe in you, you got this!

    • @andreaeady8000
      @andreaeady8000 Год назад +1

      Keep it up!! I’m at 4 years off coke & fentanyl- I was a 20 year user - you are living your best years - soooo proud of you!!

  • @mksu2991
    @mksu2991 3 месяца назад +25

    Love this interview, I'm also an addict named Max. Grew up in the punk house/hardcore music scene too. Got estranged by everyone due to drugs. It's been a decade. Keep going Sid, you really got this! Ain't nothing stronger than a level headed, motivated person in recovery who has been through it for real for real. I lost all my veins and almost my arm a few years ago. Got an abscess just from a pimple I scratched off too, ended up in urgent care 2 days in a row just lancing abscesses. Insanity we used to live. I appreciate you Sid, as well as you Mark and SWU for the great work you do. Peace

    • @HeartandHustleBeauty
      @HeartandHustleBeauty 3 месяца назад

      Stay strong bro. You’re awesome.

    • @mollyswanner1607
      @mollyswanner1607 Месяц назад

      If I can ask,,,the pimple/strep connection,,,is it typical among users?
      I hope you Stay well

  • @ratlana3156
    @ratlana3156 Год назад +41

    i hope sid reads these comments when he's feeling down. thank you for showing us that change is possible and the human spirit is boundless. you are saving many people just by being you, being alive, and being here.

    • @andrijastojcic5695
      @andrijastojcic5695 8 месяцев назад +1

      He's definitely not reading these when he's feeling down, he already has all the support that he needs in his life.

  • @a.d.baebee
    @a.d.baebee Год назад +1051

    Went from looking like a demonic junkie to looking like a hipster tattoo artist on a well balanced diet. Biggest turn around yet. He looks and sounds amazing. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

    • @notsocrates9529
      @notsocrates9529 Год назад +43

      The "SKINS" jailhouse tattoo blasted on his forehead really ties the hipster look together.

    • @THEPINAPPLEABLE
      @THEPINAPPLEABLE Год назад

      ​@@notsocrates9529 u stupid racist

    • @marcoformentini7907
      @marcoformentini7907 Год назад

      So proud of you man.Keep on fighting .Your story surprised me so much and fulfilled my heart with hope.

    • @theghostmotel9639
      @theghostmotel9639 Год назад +5

      @@notsocrates9529 LMAO

    • @shuheihisagi6689
      @shuheihisagi6689 Год назад

      @@notsocrates9529 For real a lot of these commentors are really naive.

  • @littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270
    @littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270 Год назад +185

    Addictions counselling and podcasting are PERFECT for him!! He’s an eloquent speaker I love listening to him talk.

  • @jw3842
    @jw3842 Год назад +240

    30 days rehab is not usually long enough. You deserve a chance to have a much longer stay. You took years to get as bad as you were. It takes so much support to make it.

    • @ohsilveronewithattitude6819
      @ohsilveronewithattitude6819 Год назад +25

      I totally agree. 30 days barely gets them thru the physical addiction. Outpatient is not helpful if you are only 30 days out and have to get a job, along with all the other requirements if your family is not willing to devote their time to help you. The mental pressure is huge. Like u said it took years to get to this addiction journey, not living a normal life in my case, my grandson has no clue how to live a “normal” life. What is a normal life in his mind? Addiction? Of course it is and the struggle continues.

    • @EnterGoldenAge
      @EnterGoldenAge Год назад +16

      @@maxkiller2738 i was a bit concerned about the big-ups for 30 days clean when he says he's been clean and relapsed before. of course we'd get shot down for saying so, cos it's so tentative when someone's on this path isn't it? one wrong word at the wrong time and it's back down below zero. so your point about ethically keeping sid's recovery under wraps for at least 6 months is fair. i also got a bit of 'ryan leone' vibes regarding making a thing of his recovery to help others, I feel it's maybe a bit early for that and he's rushing his exposure. how are you now? are you clean? sending good vibes.

    • @giatasha2181
      @giatasha2181 Год назад +32

      @Broski Snowski no. They are clean when the don’t use. There is no yearly quota needed. Well done to this man

    • @jw3842
      @jw3842 Год назад +6

      @Handsome Griz It’s more complicated than that.

    • @MarioGomez-nd2mx
      @MarioGomez-nd2mx Год назад +2

      I think being in a impatient sould be no less than a year. The hard part is when your out of rehab and learn life all over again.

  • @nicolemickle1851
    @nicolemickle1851 Год назад +101

    This makes me so happy. The first interview with Max and Sid truly frightened me. There is hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I have 16 years clean. There is always a way out.

  • @keithbarlow9701
    @keithbarlow9701 Год назад +115

    Sid's transformation is very inspiring. He looks great and he seems quite intelligent. I appreciate how candid he is with his responses. I hope he continues to succeed in his recovery.

  • @blissiimo2064
    @blissiimo2064 Год назад +473

    Im holding my breath for him to make it longtime. To surface from the darkest, darkest depth of addiction in the blackest of places - has to be the longest journey from A to Z. Sid, don't make it an option to go back. Calm your jets, keep it real and keep moving forward. You got this dude.

    • @TingTingalingy
      @TingTingalingy Год назад +1

      ​@redxpen what's your experience on addiction and what you claim?

    • @onepartyroule
      @onepartyroule Год назад

      +1

    • @dirtypatwalsh
      @dirtypatwalsh Год назад +4

      I’m a dilaudid addict for about the last 20 years. I had them “sold” to me by my doctor and was on it for a bunch of years and then Canada did the same thing pretty much. No more prescriptions for opiates and no more raising the dose for patients on narcotics. So basically I’ve been on the same dose for 15 years and now it doesn’t kill my physical pain it just keeps me from getting sick for most of the day now. Trouble is I need it for chronic intestinal and back pain…damned if I do etc…most of my friends also went to heroin and now fettie. I never did but it’s tempting sometimes.

    • @emf3391
      @emf3391 Год назад +3

      @redxpen .. i met this couple whom claimed that they are functioning meth addicts whom they said the court awarded back to them parental of their two little children. I don't believe people last long functioning while using meth, especially when children are at risk, it takes money to keep the 8-ball rolling to satisfy their high, without it surely anything will break that so called functionality, and it is the children who suffer the most, or either grow ammune to that lifestyle of drugs, alcohol etc.. I knew too many friends who been there and back.

    • @Xyz46786
      @Xyz46786 Год назад +4

      @@TingTingalingywhy does she have to tell you? Keep scrolling bro

  • @blondiexox
    @blondiexox Год назад +43

    Omg he looks sooo handsome!!! It’s crazy what 30 days sobriety can do a person !! Congrats dude!! 💕💕

  • @MenonitaMexicana
    @MenonitaMexicana Год назад +55

    Wow he is unrecognizable, he looks so much healthier and also his eyes seem happier. I hope he stays clean and enjoys life sober

  • @w.m.8126
    @w.m.8126 Год назад +105

    Proud of everyone in the comments who are sober, and trying. Y'all got this and remember people care for you

  • @donnaphillips6864
    @donnaphillips6864 2 месяца назад +4

    Thank you! It is important to fight for and believe in those you care about, even when or especially when they’ve quit believing in themselves. I am so proud of him ❤

  • @metalheart3334
    @metalheart3334 Год назад +80

    Man I wish this guy nothing but the best.I hope he continues on the road to recovery.His first video could be a powerful testimony to help so many others.

  • @ashleymckenna2808
    @ashleymckenna2808 Год назад +58

    Omg he looks like a completely different person!!!! 🌟✨Congratulations on your sobriety and a chance at a new life!🌟✨ 💖I wish you nothing but happiness and good health!💖

    • @TingTingalingy
      @TingTingalingy Год назад +4

      It's crazy how the light returns to ones eyes when they get away from opioids. Like it steals your soul

  • @Robbie-X
    @Robbie-X Год назад +91

    This is such a fantastic follow-up story. Sid, you have made a huge turnaround to a much healthier life...and in a relatively short amount of time. In the years to come I wish you nothing but the best.

  • @nataliealford5049
    @nataliealford5049 Год назад +32

    I saw the first interview, and then this one. Don't know these people, but literally have tears. Gives hope to those of us praying for loved ones with addictions.

  • @aylenx3971
    @aylenx3971 10 месяцев назад +7

    I remember watching his interview with Max... Can't believe how much he has changed. I hope he keeps getting better. Wish the best for him

  • @Gram72534
    @Gram72534 Год назад +187

    Wow, 1 hell of a transformation!!!!!!! Congratulations sid, keep up the good work!!!!!!!

    • @Rochelle721
      @Rochelle721 Год назад +1

      Hey Gram, good morning! I hope your day is a good one! ✌🏽❤️

    • @Gram72534
      @Gram72534 Год назад +1

      @@Rochelle721 Hi Roc, right back at you my friend!!!!!!!

  • @AbbyCadabbyxo
    @AbbyCadabbyxo Год назад +131

    This is fucking amazing. It’s like watching a different person entirely. Sid, dude, if you are reading these comments, PLEASE - stay on the path to recovery. Stay on THIS road. No matter how hard some days are. Don’t go back. Your life is worth it. Drugs are not. You got this, and everyone is so proud of you 👊💯 Congratulations 🤍

  • @kayem9909
    @kayem9909 Год назад +478

    No joke. He is unrecognizable. Massive respect for him and everything he has overcome on his journey of recovery. I am confused with Max though. Was that the girl in his previous video? If so she was deep in her addiction and was a very unhealthy and toxic environment. Surprised that loosing that made him decide to recover.

    • @SledgeHammerMindOpener
      @SledgeHammerMindOpener Год назад +15

      To me he is high or he was high for to long and it became normal for him because when he speak his jaw goes side way

    • @beef_trachea
      @beef_trachea Год назад +34

      ​@@SledgeHammerMindOpener i was a meth addict for 4 years been clean 1 year and i still catch myself with my jaw sideways when I'm focusing on something or furrowing my brow

    • @sidlikespeopleburgers666
      @sidlikespeopleburgers666 Год назад +75

      Well either way max and I were toxic for each other. And it was Max's suggestion that urged me to seek treatment

    • @SledgeHammerMindOpener
      @SledgeHammerMindOpener Год назад

      @@sidlikespeopleburgers666 Great job dude, we see how it is hard for you american to seek traitement, and i've been stuck on free morphine in france for 10 y when i can find methadone or subutex easily i have an idee on how hard it was for you.

    • @Danielle-vl7vp
      @Danielle-vl7vp Год назад +10

      I think your comment about how it's mind blowing that he decided to get help cause he lost "that" referring Max is the same type of mentality they and alot of us try to escape. You sound super judgemental yourself and the ugliest kind of judging like he isn't your idea of beauty. And I'm sure that with drugs in the picture with unhealed traumas they probably did have a lot of toxicity in the relationship but I am also sure they had beautiful moments of selfless unconditional love for one another. We all are walking traumas and unless a person decides to be conscious of this and productively work to make themselves and each day better then we continously damage others and put others through more trauma being on drugs or sober for that matter. One thing about being an addict is once you get sober you just see how sick everyone is and younare grateful that it pushed you to place where you can truly see past the veneer of people. But I just wanted to say something about your ugly smart ass "that" comment. He is beautiful on the outside and probably has a soul just as beautiful.
      And he must love him to push him to get off drugs. Alot of tender hearted people chose drugs to cope with the world. You just pray they learn to see they can cope without the drugs and that drugs will eventually make you the monster you hate in the world.

  • @Marijolas
    @Marijolas Год назад +16

    I knew Sid had a follow-up video, so I searched and seached, only to find out I was searching for the wrong face! So happy for him. 30 days is still little, I hope he continues well! Much love.

  • @bleumoonmaddie6903
    @bleumoonmaddie6903 Год назад +5

    I absolutely can’t believe how incredible Sid sounds and looks now. He’s absolutely gorgeous. So well spoken. So happy for him.

  • @HannaH-lm4cy
    @HannaH-lm4cy Год назад +43

    I was SURE I had not seen his first interview until the flashback was shown. What a turn around, truly incredible and I hope he keeps up this momentum!

  • @1Halabia
    @1Halabia Год назад +37

    He looks and sounds great. Wishing him continued health & healing

  • @busobubba
    @busobubba Год назад +34

    Wow that is honestly crazy, props to him for defeating the odds. Looks like a completely different healthy man.

  • @itzyzaza1806
    @itzyzaza1806 Год назад +28

    Wow, he looks amazing! I would never believe he was the same person. I am so happy for you Sid! Keep living your life!

  • @nancybarnum3493
    @nancybarnum3493 Год назад +5

    That is the most incredible transformation! I just watched the first vid yesterday and then this follow up turned up for me. Reading through the comments I can see you inspired a lot of people to take that step toward recovery, Sid. You made my heart smile wide today. I hope Max continues to improve and reclaim their life too!

  • @ericamichelle3992
    @ericamichelle3992 Год назад +55

    I watched this because my brother is an addict living on the streets. He's addicted to fentanyl and meth as far as I know. I'm proud of you for getting clean, and I pray that you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and prosper. Thanks for spreading hope💛

  • @abigailhoward9312
    @abigailhoward9312 Год назад +45

    i’m a recovering hydrocodone addict and his statement about addiction not discriminating and not caring about your background is so true. i grew up with lots of love and structure and i ended up getting addicted to prescription pills that my doctor prescribed to me after surgery. a situation that you wouldn’t think would result in addiction but nope. i got hooked. i’m 30 days clean now too dude! i’m proud of us! i hope we both continue to be sober

  • @Birkix
    @Birkix Год назад +145

    GOD DAMN!! This is a miracle. You Sir are a true badass. It gave me goosebumps watching this. So happy for you. KEEP GOING!!

  • @davidtsmith33
    @davidtsmith33 Год назад +11

    We need a follow up on Max now.

  • @shannontobin7825
    @shannontobin7825 2 месяца назад +2

    let’s freaking ggggooooooo! Just watched the og interview and this popped up on my feed! Keep trucking along sir

  • @mateoignacio9670
    @mateoignacio9670 Год назад +15

    This makes me so fucking happy, Sid looks like he is really living now not just existing. Good shit, stay clean homie.

    • @unknown-sx8sn
      @unknown-sx8sn Год назад

      Let’s lose the cursing, you’re an adult, try speaking like one🙄

  • @Itshistory_itspoetry
    @Itshistory_itspoetry Год назад +23

    Wow one of my favorite interviews thus far so relatable. He’s actually incredibly charismatic sober and very intelligent, a ton of determination.

  • @MIAMI-CASUAL
    @MIAMI-CASUAL Год назад +134

    Huge respect for this guy ❤… clearly a decent guy 👍… best of luck for the future… I have a feeling you have a good life ahead 👍

  • @levihl0
    @levihl0 3 месяца назад +3

    Of all dudes on this channel to actually fight a hard fight to turn their life around, this guy?! Absolutely incredible stuff, I only wish all the best for him, he is truly a warrior seeing where he started at in that first interview, Godspeed to you brother, enjoy the fruits of your hard work and make the most of life like you’re trying so hard to do already. And remember the fight never stops, so keep at it my man, props to you!

  • @stevenhageman8255
    @stevenhageman8255 Месяц назад +2

    "I'm a scumbag when I'm using" that's such a wonderfully revealing statement. It shows that he's found self-forgiveness, that he takes responsibility for his previous behaviors, and that he's moved forward. A lot of people never move forward because they can't address that they are the bad guy. And if they do, they wallow in it. As someone who's flipped their life around, I can say it happened when i was able to turn the microscope on myself, address what i've done, forgive myself, ask for forgiveness from others, and decide to move forward doing the best that i can from that point forward

  • @vae8652
    @vae8652 Год назад +45

    So proud of this man. He’s done something that is so difficult and that so few are able to do. Props to him!

  • @Chukaeats
    @Chukaeats Год назад +55

    “Looking up to the wrong people” led him down addiction path.. So glad to see a New Man In Him.. Stay Blessed Sir .. ❤❤

    • @sheepnomore8063
      @sheepnomore8063 Год назад +1

      But the upside down cross is disturbing.

    • @thatdude3977
      @thatdude3977 Год назад +4

      ​@@sheepnomore8063 the regular cross is disturbing " bow and worship me! Or be damned to hell forever!!"

    • @thatdude3977
      @thatdude3977 Год назад

      Hollywood and music industry glamorize drug use!! Looking up to the wrong people is a big thing in america

    • @sheepnomore8063
      @sheepnomore8063 Год назад

      @@thatdude3977 When you look at what the cross represents, it's beautiful. God gave his son to die for us and give us eternal life and peace through Him. Once someone accepts the gift, it is natural to want to worship God. No one is forcing anyone to do it, but we hope that they will. On the other hand, Satanism is a very dark thing. If you've watched many of these interviews, you can see the people whose lives have been changed or are positive because of their faith in God. On the other hand, look at those who are involved with the occult. It's not hard to see which one is the better choice. Blessings!

  • @la3800
    @la3800 Год назад +9

    HOLY SH*T! What a tranformation. The way he speaks and holds himself... Keep it up!

  • @jillclark4876
    @jillclark4876 10 месяцев назад +5

    I am so proud of you. What an amazing testimony! It is never too late, y’all. Restoration is available and possible!

  • @LizzyMamaa
    @LizzyMamaa Год назад +9

    This is such a beautiful story, getting sober is hard. It takes SO much effort. I hope we get to see Sid in a year and he's still thriving!

  • @dustinmcandrew3382
    @dustinmcandrew3382 Год назад +60

    I don't often comment on SWU vidz, but when I do, it's to jump in the pit for someone. I'm 47, many moons ago I did the gutter punk junkie, live fast-die GG thing. I survived while I watched some good ones go. I distinctly remember watching your first video with you and Max and feeling you guys. I wanted you to make it, but there was a darkness hovering for sure. BROTHER I AM SO FUKKIN PROUD OF YOU! Keep doing what you're doing, stay strong and love long. Much love my man, congratulations on the eyebrows too😂🤘💜💪

    • @sidlikespeopleburgers666
      @sidlikespeopleburgers666 Год назад +12

      Thanks brother

    • @ginamaxey9967
      @ginamaxey9967 Год назад

      @@sidlikespeopleburgers666 Sid if you don't mind me asking when did you & Max meet? I remember Max from her interviews & playing the banjo in Kensington PA. He has been answering comments on his RUclips channel, what a Blessing & Mercy you two have been shown. Sobriety is truly a Miracle! 🙏✌🌻

  • @mattkeith1180
    @mattkeith1180 Год назад +28

    This just made my week! I am so glad to see you doing well, Sid. There are a lot of people all over the world that care about you.

  • @austinallen3641
    @austinallen3641 Год назад +10

    Using the gym to make yourself wanna better yourself in all aspects of health. I like this guy a lot and usually hate the guests. He’s exactly the kind of person i like to train with. Really hope he stays clean and trains hard.

    • @tigerrrrrrrr6586
      @tigerrrrrrrr6586 Год назад +2

      Yeah I agree I hate how they all get on here expecting everyone to feel sorry for them for doing harm to themselves this guy is a real warrior I love what he's doing. ...

    • @austinallen3641
      @austinallen3641 Год назад

      @@tigerrrrrrrr6586 💯

  • @liiziibee
    @liiziibee Год назад +24

    His eye color is even different. At first i thought his eyes were green but they are a wholsome brown. Im so happy for him and I want the best for him. YOU DESERVE IT SID

  • @tins_world299
    @tins_world299 Год назад +5

    This is an amazing transformation, I hope he is proud of himself, he is such a well spoken, positive person, what a great example of turning your life around

  • @InkSlut13
    @InkSlut13 Год назад +20

    DAYUM dude!!! The only reason i knew it was you because of the title of the video!! You look amazing bro!!! 4 yrs and counting for me!! There is always a tiny light at the end of the tunnel...the biggest step is to walk in the right direction n that light grows with every step.....🧡

  • @b-d3vil16
    @b-d3vil16 Год назад +134

    I’ve been around addicts my whole life and never knew you could go from where he was to where he is in 7 months.

    • @Jayaycee83
      @Jayaycee83 Год назад +19

      He looks like 15 years younger

    • @mudcast
      @mudcast Год назад +1

      I think he is still using, probably coke.

    • @moni1404
      @moni1404 Год назад +2

      With God, all things are possible.

    • @roe__jogan
      @roe__jogan Год назад +1

      @@mudcast foo. This guy did methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drank daily for YEARS. His neurons are fried. It will take decades, but his brain will eventually return to normal. But he will always have a few ticks picked up from that. He’s clean and sober - you can hear it in the terminology he uses. I’m in recovery as well.

    • @Scarlet666Woman
      @Scarlet666Woman Год назад +3

      bc he has a loving and supportive family and friends

  • @Cloveis
    @Cloveis Год назад +20

    Amazing. I just watched his and maxes interview the other day. These stories are so empowering. Thank you mark, and thank you sid, and all the other interviewees. All of my thanks.

  • @WelcomeToThe92503
    @WelcomeToThe92503 Год назад +15

    Holy CRAPPPPP!!! when mark started going on about how different he looks I was thinking "idk who this dude is...I musta never seen his interview"
    And then when they did the flashback I SAID..
    ........" AWWW HELL NAAAAAAAAA"
    that's that one dude?!??!?!! I distinctly
    remember that interview being that it was totally bizarre. .that's one helluva transformation to make in a short 8 months
    Just goes to show you how MUCH THESE DRUGS CAN COMPLETELY CONSUME YOU
    Hope dude keeps it together

    • @unknown-sx8sn
      @unknown-sx8sn Год назад +1

      Why are you spreading your words so far apart? It made me uncomfortable and I couldn’t finish your comment 😢

  • @valerietaylor1124
    @valerietaylor1124 Год назад +2

    Good job man, addiction doesn't discriminate! I'm getting off kratom after 4 yr addiction, alcohol and all kinds of things. Hitting the gym everyday is so good, it cures my anxiety. I'm so happy to live a clean life, so good to see you at such a young age figuring it out! I pray for the best for you!

  • @Microwaved_Nachos
    @Microwaved_Nachos Год назад +5

    I love all of the stories on this channel but this one really made such an impact. It’s so amazing to see people recovering on this channel, and we are all so proud of you Sid and Max. Be gentle to yourselves, and I wish nothing but the best of futures for you both. ❤

  • @BulkernatorKerb
    @BulkernatorKerb Год назад +8

    I don't know this guy but I am so relieved to see him sober. He seems not only coherent but quite intelligent and insightful. Wish him all the success in the world.

  • @sararahman7731
    @sararahman7731 Год назад +23

    Bless you Sid 🦅❤️🦅❤️
    You literally don't look or sound like your last video.

  • @SilverDramaQueen1
    @SilverDramaQueen1 Год назад +8

    You always ask people if they have hope. Often I ask myself and find it dwindling slowly. Thank you for this video!! I now have HOPE again!! I am 25 years sober and was becoming less hopeful in what I have seen the past years in the recovery community. I need to help others again. Thank you for this jolt of hope!! I am soooo happy for this guy!! Yaaaaay!! Keep it up!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @Ealene
      @Ealene 3 месяца назад

      Facts

  • @christopheroconnor81
    @christopheroconnor81 Год назад +4

    Ex-addict here, clean many years, Sid is one amazing person - it took me years to become human looking again, the fact he looks and sounds like an entirely different person is genuinely inspirational. Keep going Sid!

  • @tammymccord7224
    @tammymccord7224 3 месяца назад +1

    Sid I literally this evening had just watched the first video of you and Max for the first time and this one here automatically followed behind the first one. I did not even realize who I was going to be watching here, not until at the beginning where it showed your before as you were being welcomed back by Mark doing another video. I’m so happy to see you looking and doing so well !! You’re a rock, a strong mind and will. There’s not too many people on here returning after a year or so that are doing well.
    OK now time for me to watch the rest of this. Take care Sid and plz keep in touch with us all here 😃

  • @EnterGoldenAge
    @EnterGoldenAge Год назад +41

    he's fortunate to have had the means to fly around here & there, meeting key people and get to where he wanted for rehab. fortunate to have the family he has.

    • @CoachMummy
      @CoachMummy Год назад

      Many people have similar opportunities and support, but very very few people have the inner strength and determination to achieve what Sid has. Let’s recognise his achievements for what they are - they are HIS!

    • @EnterGoldenAge
      @EnterGoldenAge Год назад +1

      @@CoachMummy oh absolutely, his achievement speaks for itself and can't be criticised or diminished. my comment was merely an observation; not an issue with sid's privilege. anyway, all strength to sid, he's not completely out of the woods yet but he's on the right track.

  • @fleetsma5119
    @fleetsma5119 Год назад +10

    Man, I'm cheering for you to keep it together! Please please don't lose sight of your goal!

  • @deenadiiorio
    @deenadiiorio Год назад +5

    LETS GO SID! We are all rooting for you!!!! This was so amazing to see.

  • @madelineradcliff4443
    @madelineradcliff4443 Год назад +2

    that is ONE HELL of a turnaround!! i'm so glad to see you are doing well and i pray that continues. keep up the great work!!!

  • @suzannemartin1876
    @suzannemartin1876 Год назад +43

    Congratulations, Sid! You are an inspiration to so many.

  • @joshminton6604
    @joshminton6604 Год назад +14

    Wow I'm a ex meth head I'm 42 and sober 9 months and the 1st time since 15 but this is a awesome testimony

  • @maureent8653
    @maureent8653 Год назад +13

    Wow. Just wow. Sid. Mad respect to you. Best wishes and continued success in your recovery!!

  • @vestebansbloodbox3130
    @vestebansbloodbox3130 Год назад +5

    Oh my god I am so happy to find this! This does my heart so much good. I felt for both Sid and Max in the last video, they seem like such kind and good people. I am so happy to see Sid alive and doing well.

  • @Bubbaboowoo
    @Bubbaboowoo Год назад +5

    Oh my goshhhhhh the joy I feel right now seeing you Sid, you look amazinggggggg look at you now! I am blown away how fantastic you look and your eyes say it all! Well done Sid keep on keeping on you really can have a life without drugs, praying for you ❤

  • @hannahjane9469
    @hannahjane9469 Год назад +16

    wow i just at the start of this interview and i want to cry because of how far he’s come! so so proud of him, it must have been so hard

  • @Ctworld15
    @Ctworld15 Год назад +6

    I am absolutely blown away that he’s the same person in that other video. He looks so healthy and his mind is on point. Amazing. So happy for him.

  • @drewdaniels9816
    @drewdaniels9816 Год назад +10

    Congratulations Sid and God bless you and keep you on the right path. The world needs someone like you. All the help you can bring to people's lives is desperately needed. Good luck and stay true!!

  • @Potato_on_couch
    @Potato_on_couch 2 месяца назад +1

    Sid is an inspiration and genuinely does look like a different person. I really hope life is good for him right now

  • @ChrisYoung-fh1mf
    @ChrisYoung-fh1mf Год назад +1

    Incredibly proud of this man. The first interview sent chills down my spine but the turn around Sid has had physically & mentally is a real feat of perseverance. The work Mark Laita does to humanize these people & share their experiences is pure selflessness & it clearly rubs off on the folks he encounters. Sid, keep working towards happiness & Mark, keep giving these people a voice. The world needs more of this

  • @prettypurdyprincess437
    @prettypurdyprincess437 Год назад +12

    Sid!!!! My boy 😍 you look & speak so well 👏🏻 this is what we love to see from these interviews 👏🏻 I’m incredibly happy for you man!! You should be proud of yourself. You can only get better from here✨✨ you got this 🙏🏻

  • @jmowiscoproud
    @jmowiscoproud Год назад +19

    Iam Absolutely blown away by this amazing story, as a recovering opioid addict I truly know first hand what addiction is! Thank the good lord I never fell off or gave up n always maintained a job and homelife! After this being said I give this man huge huge props, he was an addict, homeless and running all over the country! Yet he still manage to get clean and improve his life, I just wanna say the lord is good and does amazing things! Recovery is possible for anyone that wants it!! Thank u have a blessed day!!

  • @coltonclutch1171
    @coltonclutch1171 Год назад +9

    Praying you keep your head up and nose clean man!! God bless you!! Keep pushing man! I’m a recovering meth and oxy addict myself so I know the struggles… but it’s possible!! We DO RECOVER!!!

  • @rsteele1086
    @rsteele1086 Год назад +4

    Congrats man! Just hit a week clean after a year long relapse. You're an inspiration! Keep up the good work

  • @gloria9587
    @gloria9587 Год назад +3

    So proud of him and to everyone out there who's trying , keeping you all in my prayer.

  • @donnapound1893
    @donnapound1893 Год назад +6

    Holy shit. When I saw this was an update I went back and watched the first video. Shaking my head. Good for you choosing life. And I'm so glad you and Max are in touch. There is hope for everyone. Grab it and run with it. So great to hear you!

  • @melsh9
    @melsh9 Год назад +14

    Congratulations! I'm pretty sure you are already an inspiration and giving their families hope.

  • @paulahillman1100
    @paulahillman1100 Год назад +11

    Wow! It’s because of his wonderful support system that he made it through! And his strong will! I hope he keeps at it! He looks much better and I bet he feels it too! I’m so proud of you!

  • @CeciliaMaurich-fr2hf
    @CeciliaMaurich-fr2hf Год назад +2

    Proud of you, Sid. Keep working this way and help others with your experience, hope and bravery. Love from Argentina.

  • @denisehebb6732
    @denisehebb6732 Год назад +1

    This is an incredible story! I lost my nephew to an overdose. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to have saved him. It was the toughest time of his life and also the hardest time ever for our family. I came across Max and Sid in a different video and I can’t say enough how happy and proud I am for a complete stranger Sid! Keep up the amazing work Sid!!!

  • @tammic2016
    @tammic2016 Год назад +8

    Wow! Congratulations Sid! I would have never recognized you as the Sid in the previous interview. You have come a long way! So proud of you. Keep up the great work. And to Mark, would definitely love a Max update as well. Wishing them both the best!