I’m a therapist at a rehab center and I just want to say I’m so so proud of you. 2 hours, 2 days, 2 months, it doesn’t matter. You’re trying and for that, be proud of yourself. I’ve been watching you for years and I’m just so grateful to know there will be so many people comforted and validated by you speaking out about your journey. ❤
Id reach out to a therapist and indulge into the deeper meaning of understanding why you want to drink everyday. And go from there. It could be a bad habit/ you could be pushing down inner demons/ it could because of your eviroment comfortabily. ❤️ @@Justkiddingokie
@@Justkiddingokie I'm not the op but I am also a therapist who has worked in a rehab center in the past. I think if you're curious and wondering about it, there's no harm in finding an open AA group in your area and giving it a try! (Open groups usually accept observers, whereas closed groups are for members only/people who actively want to stop using.) There are also virtual AA meetings you can pop in on just to see what it's like. You could also try talking to your doctor or therapist (if you have one you're comfortable with) to see about what kind of treatment options might be a good fit (weekly therapy, in-patient, intensive outpatient, support groups, etc.).
Girl you’re amazing❤❤ just know you’re changing lives! Me and a friend just went to rehab for the first time and we talk about our therapists all the because of how amazing they are and how we miss them! Seriously will forever be so thankful for my therapist!
Wanna know what’s crazy? I can remember being an opiate then heroin & crack addict & i would be going through withdrawal in my bed, i would go on youtube & watch videos of these people i loved & would be so sick, in withdrawal, thinking of how bad i wish i could be them & not have to deal with being an addict. Crazy thing is… you were one of those people i watched, andrea. I’m 5 years clean as of december & have a 4 year old daughter(if it wasn’t for her, don’t think i would be alive) & i still struggle with my mental health & wishing i could just numb those feelings by using but i don’t, and i wont. We’re all in this together. Being able to relate to someone that i can remember watching while at rock bottom is a feeling i can’t explain. I truly can’t wait til you find yourself 5 years sober. Love you 🤍🤍
I cannot wait to make it 5 years sober!! Congrats!! That’s HUGE!! And now being an amazing parent to your daughter! I was into similar drugs myself and recently have gotten help to get clean and am at 2.5 months now and feeling better than ever! I honestly can’t remember the last time I truly felt this good while for the last few years I thought I was making myself feel better by numbing myself everyday all day not realizing yet that I was actually doing more damage. I know all our paths are different but I love seeing others who are ahead of me in recovery as it gives me hope and strength to continue fighting! ❤❤❤
@@allysonporter1492 you got this! even when you think you don’t, you do. like andrea said she never thought she could even make 1 or 2 days & that was me, im sure it was you too but you making it to almost 3 months is HUGE! i’m rooting for you!
@@jujumariex 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you thank you!! It really is a crazy feeling when you accomplish something you once believed was damn near impossible but ended up being very VERY possible!! Just taking it all one day at a time hell sometimes it’s even just making it hour to hour! But no accomplishment is too small especially within recovery. And super appreciate the support! And right back at ya! Whatever your story may be I just wish you the best and healthy and happy with all the support you need and want! 💪🏼💪🏼
I'm 966 days clean and sober! Drank and did cocaine for 19 years... this is the longest I've ever been sober! You've got this!!! Stay away from drinkers as much as possible, it's difficult watching everyone else do your DOC while you stay sober.
@@sarahsmith-xc8db 1017!!!😁 Thank you for checking! I'm still going strong! And now I have 12 days cigarette free as well! I just bought a car and I'm 30 days from having my license back! I have my own place and my kids are all thriving at home with me. Life is going well. I appreciate you checking in on me!
@@sarahsmith-xc8db 1017 plus 11 days cigarette free! I just bought a car, 30 days I'll have my license back, my kids are all thriving at home with me. Life is great! Thank you for checking in on me!!!
I’ve never heard this said so perfectly. I am 23 days sober now after going into kidney failure, having 3 seizures, and spending 8 days at the hospital at only 29 years old. Keep on going!
Hope you’re doing better, and I am so proud of you! I gave myself endocarditis from IV drug use and need open heart surgery at 25, so I can kind of relate to your situation, even though it’s still very different. You’re so strong. I’m two years clean now. Remember to give yourself grace and keep your head up, we do recover ❤
It literally is a mind fuck!! You really have no idea how many people you’re helping rn. From the sharing your story to answering questions about your experience. Especially as a young person. You’re starting a conversation that needs to happen. These are the videos that I wish was out there in the beginning of my recovery. Congratulations and thank you!!
andrea, i’ve been following you for literally as long as i remember. i remember being 8 or 9 and seeing you in a magazine, and now i’m 21. i just want to say how proud of i am of you. you’re so strong. thank you for being so open about your struggles. we’re all rooting for you!!
me too. We love you and are SO proud of you Andrea. Thank you so much for sharing and being venerable, we all know its not easy. You look amazing by the way. Wish you nothing but the best!!
As a GETTOxFABxFOREVER OG. This is incredible. I am so proud of you and so happy you’re here. I feel like i got to grow up with you and it was truly inspiring to hear your story. You are seriously GLOWING. This is a beautiful look on you 😍❤️🔥
Ive been to rehab around 10 times.... I'm almost a year sober now and this is the longest time sober I've had since i was 17 (im 26 now) . Staying sober is hard work so keep it ❤️
to have someone love you through your addictions and still wanting to do anything to make sure your okay is such a blessing 🥰 i’m so happy you both are pushing through it !! you are doing amazing just one day at a time 🤞🏽 thank you so much for sharing precious angel 🤍
as a struggling binge drinking/alcoholic trying to get sober thank you for this. i am so unbelievably proud of you and i hope i can soon be proud of myself.
Admitting it is the start of your journey, and for that you should be proud! In Andreas words you can't get anywhere from dragging yourself down so try to give yourself some grace ❤
72 days sober. I’m feeling great. I was never in a rehab but saw a substance abuse therapist. I got tiered of hangovers, anxiety, lack of sleep and over tiered of not being able to be the best version of myself. Very few people realize how much alcohol can hold them back. Proud of you. Let’s keep going 🎉
I’m a sober addict who has been subscribed to you for like 8 years and although I hate to see you go through this, I love how open you’re being about it! Awareness that addicts come in all types of humans and ANYONE can recover is so important! Ty for sharing your story ❤ it doesn’t get easier, but it does get better!
thank u for always being so open and honest. i have been supporting u since i been in middle school & now that i’m adult i have my own addictions & u help me feel less alone. it’s really hard when all ur friends dont see anything wrong or do not want to stop, but i admire your drive to change and grow for the better! i am grateful that i stumbled across ur youtube page many years ago. you are the sweetest soul ever & u deserve so many blessings. i am proud of you Andrea ! ♥️
@@andrearussett Eat the carnviore diet = this heals everything including people with drinking issues. Carnviore diet heals the body & brain. Its a elimination diet that floods the body with tons of vitamins & minerals. People that drink often are vitamin & mineral deficient. I have read many stories of people healing their alcohol addiction (which is bascially a sugar addiction = alcohol is made from sugar) on the carnviore diet. channels for carnivore diet: Shawn baker md podcast (he has several vd interviews with people that healed their alcohol issues on carnviore), Dr ken berry (wa tch vds Carnivore for beginners, Keto flu, Electroyles), Dr Chaffee, Home stead how, Kelly hogan, steak and butter gal (all have interviews with people that have heal tons of heal issues from obesity, anxiety, depression, mood issues, food issues, drinking issues etc worth your time. Best of luck to you. Take care 💚☘💚 ps wat ch Brene Brown vd on Shame and her other top vds. DO NOT HAVE SHAME hon...be proud of yourself for focusing on getting better VS waiting till you are 40, 50, 70 years old and have lost a life time of happiness. BE PROUD OF YOURSELF FOR SEEING YOU NEEDED HELP...we all need help in life...you will get thru this "dark" chapter and will THRIVE. Life is about learning hard lessons...those lessons make us STRONG. Keep moving forward with your sobriety. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TOO!! take care
I honestly loved my time in rehab. It brought out a side of me that I haven’t seen in a while. I’m super grateful to have been able to go to Cali and live there for 2 years while getting myself together. One day at a time hunny, you got this ❤
thank you, thank you!!! as a recovering alcoholic who has just got out of treatment - thank you for being so real! 57 days sober if there is one thing I've learnt - we are worth it! I am worth it!
You're basically a sister to all of us who grew up watching you and I couldn't be more proud of how open and vulnerable you've been with sharing your story. I'm so soo happy for you and can't wait to see what you create with this new energy and head space :)
I’m 5 years sober and everything you’ve expressed in this video still rings true to me to this day. Sending you so much love and light. Grateful you’re still here ❤
i cannot express how deeply this reasonated with me. thank you for sharing your story. i just got six months. we got this. its so so so worth it. i love you and am so so proud of you
my favorite golden age of RUclips girlie and favorite fellow midwestern RUclips girlie. your honesty has always been such a source of inspiration for me 💞
you've been part of my life since im 16 (i will turn 25 this year) and you dont know how many times you helped me with my problems, we dont know each other but i feel like you are one of my best friends and im so happy for you to be here, so proud of you to be so brave and persistent of keeping being sober i adore you and dont matter what, i will always be here, cheering for you to have the best life you can have
My brother was an addict and seeing someone stick with it and achieve everything you have is amazing. Sadly I lost my brother a year and a half ago but I know he’s no longer hurting with his demons. So proud of you Andrea💋
I know you don’t know me but I feel so proud of you Andrea. I remember finding your videos when I was in Highschool and I always loved you! I’m 26 now and have watched addiction take the life of my boyfriend who was the love of my life. One thing I wanted to say is please never ever be embarrassed. There are unfortunately more people that struggle with this in silence because they have the same fear. Luckily this world has people like you who have a voice and openly speak about their sober journey and make it okay to need help. You are helping make a difference in this generation. P.s I cried with you watching this. I wish I could give you a hug and tell you how proud I am!! You are such a strong & empowering human being for fighting every single day. Love you!
@@andrearussett I am so glad you got to read it. 💜 Thank you for posting this, your heart has always been so pure & I have so much respect to you for being so raw and authentic. I’m sending you so much love girly. Btw you’re glowing!!!🌟💜
Thanks for being so transparent Andrea. I haven’t watched you in quite a while, but I’m so glad you’re doing better. I’m 21 and struggling with substance abuse, I feel hopeless a lot but I know things will get better.
To whoever needs to hear this, you are not alone.. My dad went to rehab and stopped drinking and still to this day 13 years sober now . My childhood sucked bc of it alcohol is the devil but it isn’t who you are . He’s working his dream job now and you can too. You are beautiful so treat your body with kindness. You got this. I’d call myself an OG girly I’m from IL so we know how it is to live somewhere where drinking is the “fun” but it’s hard to not continue that especially the life style you had. The first step is to acknowledge you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and you did that. You’re doing what you should be doing .Keep your head up girl. I hope you or someone else reads this and it helps ❤
I work at a rehab center for teens ! Im so proud of you , you are doing the damn thing . Also dont feel like you owe any of us any info rn if its triggering you ! We love you ! Sober buddy of 5 years over here !
As a long time viewer I’m sure I speak for a lot of us when I say how proud I am of you!! Thank you for being vulnerable. you have no idea how many people you are helping by sharing your story. You got this.
As someone who comes from a family of bad alcoholism/addiction, it brings me so much joy to see how vocal you are. You have overcame so much and it makes me so damn proud to see you speaking on your platform. I can without a doubt say that you are helping so many people out there who are watching this video. You are doing the damn thing pookie, I am so proud
Thank you for this video. I just got out of treatment. I was there for almost 40 days. I've been clean for 57 days and couldn't feel better. Rehab was honestly the best decision I have ever made. More people need to talk about addiction to remove the stigma of seeking help to get better. This is your first video I've seen. I'll definitely keep watching. ❤
been a silent follower the last decade but i’m so proud of you ! it’s never easy but all you have to do is take it one day at a time, you are SO loved and so appreciated by many, you’re stronger than you know andrea, we couldn’t be more proud of you ♥️
i am really struggling right now and going through "sober spells" and i know ultimately i need to be fully sober and i keep beating myself up and this video really helps. thank you so much for sharing!!!! im so proud of you! i have been here with you around 10 years now!
I’m so proud of you dude, from an addict to another I know just how much work it takes. Not just to stay clean but all the emotional stuff, the re learning everything, it’s a lot. It doesn’t matter how little time you’ve been sober, what matters is that you’re trying. Sobriety isn’t a linear journey, we’re human and we make mistakes. That temptation will always be there, and sometimes we may fall it’s about picking yourself every time that you do and getting right back to it. I feel you on the fuck it thing though, that was the hardest thing for me to unlearn. It’s the biggest one if you ask me though. Sending you so much love dude. I used to watch you alot back in the day and kind of fell off so it’s honestly kind of crazy seeing this and realizing you went through the same.
Andrea, I’ve been following you for over 10 years and I love seeing you at this point in your life. You are glowing and your happiness is radiating through the screen 🌟💖
You are not alone. I grew up watching you, I loved you, looked up to you. 2020 and the pandemic was where I started to spiral as well. My mental health took a turn for the worse and I would drink all day every day. In 2023 I quit my job and spiraled at the end of the year. In January I ended up in the hospital with DT. The nurse's exact words were "your potassium is stupid low" I could've went into cardiac arrest and died had I not gone in. Thank you so much for sharing your story! It makes me realize that none of us, no matter where we are in life are immune to this disease ❤
I am currently struggling with addiction to alcohol. You don't realise how much I appreciate you posting this video and being so open about your struggles. I feel like I'm hearing a story of myself. Honestly thankyou ❤❤❤❤
I was addicted to opiates for years. I met my girlfriend while using and kept it from her as long as I could. I was scared of her leaving me over it and being shamed for it, but that never happened. When she eventually saw the signs and caught on she stuck by me through it all. When I wasn’t ready to get sober, during my sobriety journey and even after. She loved me through the worst part of my life and continues to do so. I am super blessed to have met someone who loves me unconditionally. We’ve been together 6 years and for 4.5 of those I was an active addict. I can never repay her for the grace and love she’s given and showed me throughout our relationship. I try to show her everyday how much it means to me. I don’t think I would’ve made it through and continue to make it through without her strength and love.
Im so glad ur raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol - its literally the devil! And people are gonna come watch this video while trying to determine if they should go to rehab so we love you for that and ur helping people in ways you dont even realise, just by looking after yourself 💛
Your honesty and transparency is inspiring. I am 3 years clean and I have been so scared to tell people that I still struggle most days. I make a choice every day to stay sober and some days that answer is easier than other days. Thank you for sharing, truly. I hope the best for you in your recovery!
Oh my God, I am so thankful that this came up on my explore page. I am 25, and on my recovery journey as well. I went to treatment in Florida in April of last year, I have seven months clean and almost almost a year sober… I didn’t want to admit that I was an alcoholic or drxg addict. But it gets to the point you can’t ignore it. It really just gets worse, and fast. I really related to the drinking vodka all day every day and in the mornings & drinking even when I didn’t want to because i felt a physical compulsion. This truly is inspiring and I appreciate you sharing, this is going to help a lot of people.
I tried to get sober cold turkey from alcohol not realizing that seizures were a thing that could happen. I quickly realized after 2 seizures that I was in way deeper than I could have comprehended. Hallucinating, all kinds of stuff. Now when im sick I literally tell myself “it’s not withdrawals you’ll be fine” 😂 I’m 3 years sober now, and it is the best. ❤️ to anyone out there still in active addiction, it IS POSSIBLE to recover. ❤️
The fact that you’re back at this social media gig, sober at that, says everything. It’s about rediscovering the meaning of life, especially as it relates to work, hobbies, friendships, etc. _THAT_ to me anyway is the hard part. It’s all hellacious and traumatic…the addiction right thru the rehabilitation. But seeing you today, so bright and fresh, is a beautiful thing. Also I’ve never watched you before but the algorithm happened to feel like introducing me on this fine Monday nt ♥️
Andrea, i've been watching your channel since i was 13 years old and I am now 22- growing up with you and seeing your process is so valuable, vulnerable, and appreciated. It feels weird to know someone so well who doesn't know me at all, but I am always rooting for you!!
thank you for being vulnerable, Andrea! I’ve been supporting you for over a decade, I’m not going anywhere now!!!! I genuinely just want the best for you, always have. You are strong, keep going!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Andrea, my goodness!!! I have watched your RUclips channel for 12 years- this video made me cry! This is such an inspiration to so many, and we thank you for your transparency. I wish you so so so much happiness and joy!
i watched this entire video as it was so comforting to hear you talk about struggling, as someone who is struggling rn. you are so strong Andrea & i aspire to follow in your footsteps
I grew up watching you a lot and kept wondering if you’re okay and I’m genuinely deeply happy to see you recovering and glowing!!. Also its so important to normalize rehab and I appreciate you speaking so openly about this thank you
I'm almost 32 and haven't really drank that much in my life. But I remember when I was in my early 20s when I was drinking a little bit here and there, and I woke up in the morning and saw a wine bottle in the fridge and felt this strong desperation to drink it even though it was like 8am. That feeling scared me so bad that I just decided to go completely sober from then on
I'm SOOO proud of you!!! I remember little high school me watching your old videos every afternoon after school, and it's incredible to see your growth. We love you! ❤
I am rooting for you, Andrea. I hope you accomplish everything you set out to accomplish this year and that brands don't shy away from supporting you, because to your audience you are inspirational. To ask for help when you know you are struggling... is fucking amazing. I hope your sober journey continues. Sending love your way. I dated someone who was going through his own sober journey. It was tough being on the receiving end of his bad days sometimes, But even past our relationship, I look fondly at who he was as an individual. His strength is admirable. So is yours. Keep working towards a better you. You got this.
awww sweet girl Im so proud you. being vulnerable is hard. being vulnerable online is harder. you look really good. I hope you're leaning into your support group, whoever that is, to help you through this. Ily
having watched your videos since pretty much the beginning, It feels so good to see your videos, humor and beautiful face again 🥺💕 I'm glad you're getting back into all the things you love to do and are starting to feel like yourself again as well as a new version of you, too. thank you so much Andrea for opening up about all that you went through and are still growing & healing through. It's going to help so many people, and I hope sharing about it also helps you too. I'm always rooting for YOU. 🫶🤟
I've been watching you since high school. I just cried with you. I am happy to see you striving to feel and be better for yourself. The way you are online and showing up for people that may not feel as seen, that is powerful. I wish you many blessings and moments of peace and clarity in your recovery/healing journey. ❤
The way you described the shot after a shot after another one-- days go by, then weeks, then months go by. I couldn't have related more. Almost 2 years sober after those endless amounts of shots. So proud of you 🤍 Sending so much love. Been a fan of you since I was little.
Damn, I went to rehab this past year and confronted my drinking problem. Just shows addiction can effect any type of person and you never know who’s struggling. One day at a time girl, we got this.
I've stayed fully sober my whole life, but ive watched my younger sister go through drinking problems and it was tough to see, but i loved her anyway and watched her come out from the other side of it. We are closer than ever and im honored to be a part of seeing her grow up more and continue to keep chasing her goals ❤
so proud of you, 7 months sober and we're a similar age, it feels good to be able to grow with you. I'll never miss the drunk content knowing what you fought at the time. I look forward to see how you express yourself throughout your recovery.
I’ve been with you since the beginning, all I can say is that I’m so proud of you and so happy that you are still with us. You are a beautiful soul inside and out and you deserve everything good in this world 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Thank you sooooo much for sharing this!!! I’m 2.5 months clean and sober! And it definitely is not easy to get here but when you’re ready and want it and have the support then anyone can truly get thru anything!! And everyone’s journey is different. I’m sure there is at least one person here watching this and wanting to go to rehab themselves but haven’t yet for one reason or another. But if there is anyone here struggling and wanting to get sober..you can do it, you are more than capable of succeeding!! I never thought I would ever touch drugs but then I did and before you know it I’ve gone off the deep end and almost lost my home and everything. If it wasn’t for my family and a methadone clinic I could very easily be dead right now. I went the way of MAT (medicated assisted treatment) but that’s because what I was on I couldn’t cold turkey safely and with a doc supervision and help thru therapy got weened off my DOC (drug of choice) and continue to take methadone while being off all other drugs and alcohol and continuing to work hard in therapy. I’ve done a lot of work but still have lots more to do! It’s never ending but it definitely gets easier! Each day that passes where I succeed and continue to stay clean is what got me thru and honestly I’ve never felt better! And the longer I go the better I feel mentally, emotionally and physically. But again, this method isn’t for everyone but it can be a life saver for lots too like myself. If you’re struggling..hang in there. No one’s journey is better than anyone else’s and we all need different things to be successful. But recovery is recovery! If anyone has questions or wants to talk about MAT and/or methadone treatment I’m here! I don’t mind at all! We must be there for one another and support each other thru our own journeys. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you for sharing your story and being so vulnerable. I have a sister who is currently battling addiction and hearing more about addiction has helped me understand more on how to be there for my sister.
as a person in long term recovery and who works in recovery i’m so happy and proud of you. it is not easy. relapse is a part of recovery. it is not a linear process - no matter how much time you have and it’s okay!!!!! i believe in you 🖤
Thank you for this. I have been struggling so hard for the past several years, and rehab (and all that I think comes with it) seems so scary and intimidating. But watching you (I have been watching your content for YEARS) break it down and explain makes me want it more than ever.
You got this!! Do your research and find what works best for you! Recovery is different for everyone and no way is better than the other it’s just whatever works best for you. I’m 2.5 months clean and currently in a MAT program that literally saved my life! Ofc it’s not for everyone but it can be an amazing option if it’s something that fits what you need. But it sounds like you actually want to recover and once you actually want it the rest start to fall into place for you! You got this!! 💪🏼💪🏼
i can't even begin to explain how proud i am of you andrea, you're the bravest the kindest most beautiful multi-talented woman i know and i'm genuinely glad ive lived in the same time in life as you i know it's very hard to comprehend that i'm someone you dont know who really genuinely cares about you to the point where i cried with you andrea, i grew up with you and i went through extremely similar experiences in life and im someone who lives on the other side of the globe in a country with a very different culture, you have no idea how much i appreciate this video or how much i appreciate your bravery because it helps me me a lot
you have been one of my favorite youtubers for as long as I can remember. you just have such a comforting 'best friend' vibe, and so does your videos. I am so glad you are doing well in your journey through sobriety, and thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. your vulnerability and honesty is so commendable. also you look PHENOMENAL!! so happy to see you so happy ❤
I hope you know that having someone like you who I can relate to not just with this addiction but with the fact we’re younger women and maybe not the stereotype to have said addiction is so helpful not just to me but probably so many other women going through the same thing, I’m so proud of you and you’ve helped me so much in my sober journey, almost 4 months ❤️
Wow wow wow. This is the first video of yours I've seen and it was literally just the video I needed to see. Currently struggling with alcohol addiction and so badly want to quit but am terrified at the same time. This gave me the motivation to at least take the first step and try, and if I stumble along the way that it's okay and to try again. Thank you for your transparency ❤️
Really proud of you Andrea. I’ve been watching you since middle school. I’ve struggled with addiction, lost friends to addiction and have been surrounded by it my whole life. Happy to see you talking about it and working through it. Much love
Thank you for telling your story. Sounds super similar to mine except I got the strength the to taper and stop before it got to the point where I had to leave to rehab. I knew it was bad when I couldn’t remember any of the nights when I went out. You were my inspiration to make RUclips videos from the start and I’m so glad you popped up on my feed again. We love you Andrea!!!
Im so so proud. I remember being in middle school and looking up to you through your videos... im 22 now, i havent come across you online for a little while but it makes me so happy to see you finding yourself again
I’m 21 now, I’ve been watching you since I was like thirteen. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and now that I’m older I really understand your videos at the times you were my age. Thank you for being a big sister to all of us for so long
As someone who is also an alcoholic, I’m so glad you shared this. It is a conversation that needs to be had more openly and knowing that others can empathise with what we’ve gone through is meaningful beyond words. Congrats on your sobriety Andrea !
Honestly watching this video made me tear up multiple times. I can relate so well, that is why!! I have been watching you for years and years and our lives seem so happy and fun, but we never know what someone is dealing with. I have my own battles and addictions, honestly watching this made me feel less lonely and more connected. Super proud of you!!! ❤
I’m legit so proud of you. Been a fan since the OG RUclips videos in your bed room. I adored you since the beginning and I still do. You are a genuine soul and I will continue to support you.
I can hardly type with tears in my eyes, seems like I’ve loved you my whole life since being a young kid. I remember doing my eyeshadow just like yours. And here I am recognizing myself and my loved ones in your story. You honest, beautiful angel. Thank you for sharing your story. I have so much love for you forever and ever❤️
As someone that has been watching Andrea for over 8 years I will say this video brought me to tears. Seeing someone be so transparent and vulnerable really puts it in perspective for the other people that are struggling that there is in fact a light at every tunnel. I have recently have been going through alcoholism due to a long term breakup and this video opened my eyes and helped me so much knowing I’m not alone and I can do this. Thank you so much Andrea, we are so proud of you😭🫶🏽💗
proud of you, Andrea. it takes a lot of strength to get to this place. i also realized i was an alcoholic last year a few months after my dad died from brain cancer. I havent drank since July 24th, his birthday. cheers to us
Andrea I've been watching you for 7 years and I just want to say that I'm so proud of you and will always support you! Thank you for sharing your story.
Andrea, I've been watching you since I was a pre-teen. I'm 5 years younger than you. I too am working through addiction and mental health issues and hearing your words right now and seeing your journey and being here in this moment with you really just means a lot to me right now. If you can do it and are doing it, I can. The part you said about making the switch in your brain about how you think about substance use was really eye opening for me. Thank you ❤
Keep doing the thang girl! Idk you and I’m proud of you. Fellow recovering alcoholic over here and I connected with your story so much. I used to try all the time from 22-25 to get sober and relapse and relapse. Went cold turkey June 19,2023 and still sober with no desire (finally) . The amount of love I pushed away while drunk is astonishing. I’ve never felt so proud of myself so I’m proud of you for going to rehab!
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I saw a quote in a recovery group:
A new recovery date is better than a death date.
Oh that one hit
Another great one that I love is:
“Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.”
@@allysonporter1492 chills on that one ❣️
Needed this.
This one HITS and I will be using it in the future! Thanks for sharing this GEM. 💎
"It's not that I don't get to drink anymore, it's that I don't have to" I love that sentence sm because thats always the biggest struggle
I’m a therapist at a rehab center and I just want to say I’m so so proud of you. 2 hours, 2 days, 2 months, it doesn’t matter. You’re trying and for that, be proud of yourself. I’ve been watching you for years and I’m just so grateful to know there will be so many people comforted and validated by you speaking out about your journey. ❤
Id reach out to a therapist and indulge into the deeper meaning of understanding why you want to drink everyday. And go from there. It could be a bad habit/ you could be pushing down inner demons/ it could because of your eviroment comfortabily. ❤️ @@Justkiddingokie
@@Justkiddingokie I'm not the op but I am also a therapist who has worked in a rehab center in the past. I think if you're curious and wondering about it, there's no harm in finding an open AA group in your area and giving it a try! (Open groups usually accept observers, whereas closed groups are for members only/people who actively want to stop using.) There are also virtual AA meetings you can pop in on just to see what it's like. You could also try talking to your doctor or therapist (if you have one you're comfortable with) to see about what kind of treatment options might be a good fit (weekly therapy, in-patient, intensive outpatient, support groups, etc.).
I second this as a SUD counselor for women in residential treatment ❤
Girl you’re amazing❤❤ just know you’re changing lives! Me and a friend just went to rehab for the first time and we talk about our therapists all the because of how amazing they are and how we miss them! Seriously will forever be so thankful for my therapist!
Wanna know what’s crazy? I can remember being an opiate then heroin & crack addict & i would be going through withdrawal in my bed, i would go on youtube & watch videos of these people i loved & would be so sick, in withdrawal, thinking of how bad i wish i could be them & not have to deal with being an addict. Crazy thing is… you were one of those people i watched, andrea. I’m 5 years clean as of december & have a 4 year old daughter(if it wasn’t for her, don’t think i would be alive) & i still struggle with my mental health & wishing i could just numb those feelings by using but i don’t, and i wont. We’re all in this together. Being able to relate to someone that i can remember watching while at rock bottom is a feeling i can’t explain. I truly can’t wait til you find yourself 5 years sober. Love you 🤍🤍
I cannot wait to make it 5 years sober!! Congrats!! That’s HUGE!! And now being an amazing parent to your daughter! I was into similar drugs myself and recently have gotten help to get clean and am at 2.5 months now and feeling better than ever! I honestly can’t remember the last time I truly felt this good while for the last few years I thought I was making myself feel better by numbing myself everyday all day not realizing yet that
I was actually doing more damage. I know all our paths are different but I love seeing others who are ahead of me in recovery as it gives me hope and strength to continue fighting! ❤❤❤
This is beautiful
@@allysonporter1492 you got this! even when you think you don’t, you do. like andrea said she never thought she could even make 1 or 2 days & that was me, im sure it was you too but you making it to almost 3 months is HUGE! i’m rooting for you!
ugh this made me tear up, I'm so glad you were able to overcome your addiction :)
@@jujumariex 🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you thank you!! It really is a crazy feeling when you accomplish something you once believed was damn near impossible but ended up being very VERY possible!! Just taking it all one day at a time hell sometimes it’s even just making it hour to hour! But no accomplishment is too small especially within recovery. And super appreciate the support! And right back at ya! Whatever your story may be I just wish you the best and healthy and happy with all the support you need and want! 💪🏼💪🏼
I'm 966 days clean and sober! Drank and did cocaine for 19 years... this is the longest I've ever been sober!
You've got this!!! Stay away from drinkers as much as possible, it's difficult watching everyone else do your DOC while you stay sober.
Excellent job
Almost a 1000 days now right?!
@@sarahsmith-xc8db
1017!!!😁 Thank you for checking! I'm still going strong! And now I have 12 days cigarette free as well! I just bought a car and I'm 30 days from having my license back! I have my own place and my kids are all thriving at home with me. Life is going well. I appreciate you checking in on me!
@@catcat9582
Thank you so much!!!
@@sarahsmith-xc8db
1017 plus 11 days cigarette free! I just bought a car, 30 days I'll have my license back, my kids are all thriving at home with me. Life is great! Thank you for checking in on me!!!
I’ve never heard this said so perfectly. I am 23 days sober now after going into kidney failure, having 3 seizures, and spending 8 days at the hospital at only 29 years old. Keep on going!
Wow, good for you. That takes strength. I hope you're super proud of yourself :)
Thank you!
May God help you during this time
I don’t know you but I am proud of you!
Hope you’re doing better, and I am so proud of you! I gave myself endocarditis from IV drug use and need open heart surgery at 25, so I can kind of relate to your situation, even though it’s still very different. You’re so strong. I’m two years clean now. Remember to give yourself grace and keep your head up, we do recover ❤
It literally is a mind fuck!! You really have no idea how many people you’re helping rn. From the sharing your story to answering questions about your experience. Especially as a young person. You’re starting a conversation that needs to happen. These are the videos that I wish was out there in the beginning of my recovery.
Congratulations and thank you!!
andrea, i’ve been following you for literally as long as i remember. i remember being 8 or 9 and seeing you in a magazine, and now i’m 21. i just want to say how proud of i am of you. you’re so strong. thank you for being so open about your struggles. we’re all rooting for you!!
Me too!
me too. We love you and are SO proud of you Andrea. Thank you so much for sharing and being venerable, we all know its not easy. You look amazing by the way. Wish you nothing but the best!!
Same I was like 12😂
Almost 22!
As a GETTOxFABxFOREVER OG. This is incredible. I am so proud of you and so happy you’re here. I feel like i got to grow up with you and it was truly inspiring to hear your story. You are seriously GLOWING. This is a beautiful look on you 😍❤️🔥
Ive been to rehab around 10 times.... I'm almost a year sober now and this is the longest time sober I've had since i was 17 (im 26 now) . Staying sober is hard work so keep it ❤️
Wow congratulations 🎉 that is such a huge feat. I hope you are beyond proud of yourself ❤
Congratulations, I’m so proud of you. I believe in you. You are worth the effort. Keep going ❤
Congrats!! 💛🎉
Aww thanks y'all, hearing congrats is great. I always want to hear it from my mom but hearing it from strangers is even better honestly 🖤🖤🖤
to have someone love you through your addictions and still wanting to do anything to make sure your okay is such a blessing 🥰 i’m so happy you both are pushing through it !! you are doing amazing just one day at a time 🤞🏽 thank you so much for sharing precious angel 🤍
Been here since the Justin Bieber videos and beauty guru/Tumblr girl era. I am so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️
No sameeeee
Same!
as a struggling binge drinking/alcoholic trying to get sober thank you for this. i am so unbelievably proud of you and i hope i can soon be proud of myself.
Admitting it is the start of your journey, and for that you should be proud! In Andreas words you can't get anywhere from dragging yourself down so try to give yourself some grace ❤
i’m proud of you for even trying ❤
72 days sober. I’m feeling great. I was never in a rehab but saw a substance abuse therapist. I got tiered of hangovers, anxiety, lack of sleep and over tiered of not being able to be the best version of myself. Very few people realize how much alcohol can hold them back. Proud of you. Let’s keep going 🎉
This is the most supportive comment section I’ve ever seen!😊
I’m a sober addict who has been subscribed to you for like 8 years and although I hate to see you go through this, I love how open you’re being about it! Awareness that addicts come in all types of humans and ANYONE can recover is so important! Ty for sharing your story ❤ it doesn’t get easier, but it does get better!
thank u for always being so open and honest. i have been supporting u since i been in middle school & now that i’m adult i have my own addictions & u help me feel less alone. it’s really hard when all ur friends dont see anything wrong or do not want to stop, but i admire your drive to change and grow for the better! i am grateful that i stumbled across ur youtube page many years ago. you are the sweetest soul ever & u deserve so many blessings. i am proud of you Andrea ! ♥️
thank you sarah.
@@andrearussett Eat the carnviore diet = this heals everything including people with drinking issues. Carnviore diet heals the body & brain. Its a elimination diet that floods the body with tons of vitamins & minerals. People that drink often are vitamin & mineral deficient. I have read many stories of people healing their alcohol addiction (which is bascially a sugar addiction = alcohol is made from sugar) on the carnviore diet.
channels for carnivore diet: Shawn baker md podcast (he has several vd interviews with people that healed their alcohol issues on carnviore), Dr ken berry (wa tch vds Carnivore for beginners, Keto flu, Electroyles), Dr Chaffee, Home stead how, Kelly hogan, steak and butter gal (all have interviews with people that have heal tons of heal issues from obesity, anxiety, depression, mood issues, food issues, drinking issues etc
worth your time. Best of luck to you. Take care 💚☘💚
ps wat ch Brene Brown vd on Shame and her other top vds. DO NOT HAVE SHAME hon...be proud of yourself for focusing on getting better VS waiting till you are 40, 50, 70 years old and have lost a life time of happiness. BE PROUD OF YOURSELF FOR SEEING YOU NEEDED HELP...we all need help in life...you will get thru this "dark" chapter and will THRIVE.
Life is about learning hard lessons...those lessons make us STRONG.
Keep moving forward with your sobriety. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TOO!! take care
I honestly loved my time in rehab. It brought out a side of me that I haven’t seen in a while. I’m super grateful to have been able to go to Cali and live there for 2 years while getting myself together. One day at a time hunny, you got this ❤
what rehab did you go to?
thank you, thank you!!! as a recovering alcoholic who has just got out of treatment - thank you for being so real! 57 days sober
if there is one thing I've learnt - we are worth it! I am worth it!
Congratulations! Keep going, it’s SO WORTH IT! ❤️
You're basically a sister to all of us who grew up watching you and I couldn't be more proud of how open and vulnerable you've been with sharing your story. I'm so soo happy for you and can't wait to see what you create with this new energy and head space :)
I’m 5 years sober and everything you’ve expressed in this video still rings true to me to this day. Sending you so much love and light. Grateful you’re still here ❤
Your vulnerability is a strength. Thank you for sharing your story, Andrea! God Bless you.
i cannot express how deeply this reasonated with me. thank you for sharing your story. i just got six months. we got this. its so so so worth it. i love you and am so so proud of you
Incredibly proud of you for being vulnerable. Love you forever, from OG silver inner corner days to now!
my favorite golden age of RUclips girlie and favorite fellow midwestern RUclips girlie. your honesty has always been such a source of inspiration for me 💞
you've been part of my life since im 16 (i will turn 25 this year) and you dont know how many times you helped me with my problems, we dont know each other but i feel like you are one of my best friends and im so happy for you to be here, so proud of you to be so brave and persistent of keeping being sober
i adore you and dont matter what, i will always be here, cheering for you to have the best life you can have
My brother was an addict and seeing someone stick with it and achieve everything you have is amazing. Sadly I lost my brother a year and a half ago but I know he’s no longer hurting with his demons. So proud of you Andrea💋
I know you don’t know me but I feel so proud of you Andrea. I remember finding your videos when I was in Highschool and I always loved you! I’m 26 now and have watched addiction take the life of my boyfriend who was the love of my life. One thing I wanted to say is please never ever be embarrassed. There are unfortunately more people that struggle with this in silence because they have the same fear. Luckily this world has people like you who have a voice and openly speak about their sober journey and make it okay to need help. You are helping make a difference in this generation.
P.s I cried with you watching this. I wish I could give you a hug and tell you how proud I am!! You are such a strong & empowering human being for fighting every single day.
Love you!
thank you so much for this comment. it means more than you know
@@andrearussett I am so glad you got to read it. 💜 Thank you for posting this, your heart has always been so pure & I have so much respect to you for being so raw and authentic. I’m sending you so much love girly.
Btw you’re glowing!!!🌟💜
You have no idea how many people you are helping! Thank you for opening up and sharing your story! It’s so great to see you so happy and healthy!🩷
Thanks for being so transparent Andrea. I haven’t watched you in quite a while, but I’m so glad you’re doing better. I’m 21 and struggling with substance abuse, I feel hopeless a lot but I know things will get better.
To whoever needs to hear this, you are not alone..
My dad went to rehab and stopped drinking and still to this day 13 years sober now . My childhood sucked bc of it alcohol is the devil but it isn’t who you are . He’s working his dream job now and you can too. You are beautiful so treat your body with kindness. You got this. I’d call myself an OG girly I’m from IL so we know how it is to live somewhere where drinking is the “fun” but it’s hard to not continue that especially the life style you had. The first step is to acknowledge you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and you did that. You’re doing what you should be doing .Keep your head up girl. I hope you or someone else reads this and it helps ❤
I work at a rehab center for teens ! Im so proud of you , you are doing the damn thing . Also dont feel like you owe any of us any info rn if its triggering you ! We love you ! Sober buddy of 5 years over here !
As a long time viewer I’m sure I speak for a lot of us when I say how proud I am of you!! Thank you for being vulnerable. you have no idea how many people you are helping by sharing your story. You got this.
As someone who comes from a family of bad alcoholism/addiction, it brings me so much joy to see how vocal you are. You have overcame so much and it makes me so damn proud to see you speaking on your platform. I can without a doubt say that you are helping so many people out there who are watching this video. You are doing the damn thing pookie, I am so proud
Thank you for this video. I just got out of treatment. I was there for almost 40 days. I've been clean for 57 days and couldn't feel better. Rehab was honestly the best decision I have ever made. More people need to talk about addiction to remove the stigma of seeking help to get better. This is your first video I've seen. I'll definitely keep watching. ❤
been a silent follower the last decade but i’m so proud of you ! it’s never easy but all you have to do is take it one day at a time, you are SO loved and so appreciated by many, you’re stronger than you know andrea, we couldn’t be more proud of you ♥️
i am really struggling right now and going through "sober spells" and i know ultimately i need to be fully sober and i keep beating myself up and this video really helps. thank you so much for sharing!!!! im so proud of you! i have been here with you around 10 years now!
I’m so proud of you dude, from an addict to another I know just how much work it takes. Not just to stay clean but all the emotional stuff, the re learning everything, it’s a lot. It doesn’t matter how little time you’ve been sober, what matters is that you’re trying. Sobriety isn’t a linear journey, we’re human and we make mistakes. That temptation will always be there, and sometimes we may fall it’s about picking yourself every time that you do and getting right back to it. I feel you on the fuck it thing though, that was the hardest thing for me to unlearn. It’s the biggest one if you ask me though. Sending you so much love dude. I used to watch you alot back in the day and kind of fell off so it’s honestly kind of crazy seeing this and realizing you went through the same.
Andrea, I’ve been following you for over 10 years and I love seeing you at this point in your life. You are glowing and your happiness is radiating through the screen 🌟💖
You are not alone. I grew up watching you, I loved you, looked up to you.
2020 and the pandemic was where I started to spiral as well. My mental health took a turn for the worse and I would drink all day every day. In 2023 I quit my job and spiraled at the end of the year. In January I ended up in the hospital with DT. The nurse's exact words were "your potassium is stupid low"
I could've went into cardiac arrest and died had I not gone in. Thank you so much for sharing your story! It makes me realize that none of us, no matter where we are in life are immune to this disease ❤
I am currently struggling with addiction to alcohol. You don't realise how much I appreciate you posting this video and being so open about your struggles. I feel like I'm hearing a story of myself. Honestly thankyou ❤❤❤❤
I was addicted to opiates for years. I met my girlfriend while using and kept it from her as long as I could. I was scared of her leaving me over it and being shamed for it, but that never happened. When she eventually saw the signs and caught on she stuck by me through it all. When I wasn’t ready to get sober, during my sobriety journey and even after. She loved me through the worst part of my life and continues to do so. I am super blessed to have met someone who loves me unconditionally. We’ve been together 6 years and for 4.5 of those I was an active addict. I can never repay her for the grace and love she’s given and showed me throughout our relationship. I try to show her everyday how much it means to me. I don’t think I would’ve made it through and continue to make it through without her strength and love.
Im so glad ur raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol - its literally the devil! And people are gonna come watch this video while trying to determine if they should go to rehab so we love you for that and ur helping people in ways you dont even realise, just by looking after yourself 💛
after 10 years of supporting u and watching u, this is my fav era yet 🩷 wishing u many more hours, days, months, and years of sobriety
Your honesty and transparency is inspiring. I am 3 years clean and I have been so scared to tell people that I still struggle most days. I make a choice every day to stay sober and some days that answer is easier than other days. Thank you for sharing, truly. I hope the best for you in your recovery!
Oh my God, I am so thankful that this came up on my explore page. I am 25, and on my recovery journey as well. I went to treatment in Florida in April of last year, I have seven months clean and almost almost a year sober… I didn’t want to admit that I was an alcoholic or drxg addict. But it gets to the point you can’t ignore it. It really just gets worse, and fast. I really related to the drinking vodka all day every day and in the mornings & drinking even when I didn’t want to because i felt a physical compulsion. This truly is inspiring and I appreciate you sharing, this is going to help a lot of people.
I tried to get sober cold turkey from alcohol not realizing that seizures were a thing that could happen. I quickly realized after 2 seizures that I was in way deeper than I could have comprehended. Hallucinating, all kinds of stuff. Now when im sick I literally tell myself “it’s not withdrawals you’ll be fine” 😂 I’m 3 years sober now, and it is the best. ❤️ to anyone out there still in active addiction, it IS POSSIBLE to recover. ❤️
The fact that you’re back at this social media gig, sober at that, says everything. It’s about rediscovering the meaning of life, especially as it relates to work, hobbies, friendships, etc. _THAT_ to me anyway is the hard part. It’s all hellacious and traumatic…the addiction right thru the rehabilitation. But seeing you today, so bright and fresh, is a beautiful thing. Also I’ve never watched you before but the algorithm happened to feel like introducing me on this fine Monday nt ♥️
thank you for being so real and transparent with your story. i genuinely think this can people that are on the same path you were
Andrea, i've been watching your channel since i was 13 years old and I am now 22- growing up with you and seeing your process is so valuable, vulnerable, and appreciated. It feels weird to know someone so well who doesn't know me at all, but I am always rooting for you!!
thank you for being vulnerable, Andrea! I’ve been supporting you for over a decade, I’m not going anywhere now!!!! I genuinely just want the best for you, always have. You are strong, keep going!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Andrea, my goodness!!! I have watched your RUclips channel for 12 years- this video made me cry! This is such an inspiration to so many, and we thank you for your transparency.
I wish you so so so much happiness and joy!
i watched this entire video as it was so comforting to hear you talk about struggling, as someone who is struggling rn. you are so strong Andrea & i aspire to follow in your footsteps
thank you so much for watching. sending you ALLLL my love. you got this.
same as her ^^ glad we can look at you and listen to your pointers as inspoooo
I grew up watching you a lot and kept wondering if you’re okay and I’m genuinely deeply happy to see you recovering and glowing!!. Also its so important to normalize rehab and I appreciate you speaking so openly about this thank you
I'm almost 32 and haven't really drank that much in my life. But I remember when I was in my early 20s when I was drinking a little bit here and there, and I woke up in the morning and saw a wine bottle in the fridge and felt this strong desperation to drink it even though it was like 8am. That feeling scared me so bad that I just decided to go completely sober from then on
So proud of you Andrea!!! Been rooting for you and will always continue to 🤍 can’t wait to see what your sober future holds ✨
I'm SOOO proud of you!!! I remember little high school me watching your old videos every afternoon after school, and it's incredible to see your growth. We love you! ❤
As a future psychologist and someone who's never drank or smoked, I'm so proud of you and I'm 1000% here for this new journey of yours!
weird flex lol
@@alexmayleflmfao she wasn’t flexing just stating her fact and opinion but if you feel a certain way that may be just you…
In 700 days sober today and I can express to same excitement for her new journey
I just love you as a human, thank you for being so open and transparent about this. 🤗
I am rooting for you, Andrea. I hope you accomplish everything you set out to accomplish this year and that brands don't shy away from supporting you, because to your audience you are inspirational. To ask for help when you know you are struggling... is fucking amazing. I hope your sober journey continues. Sending love your way. I dated someone who was going through his own sober journey. It was tough being on the receiving end of his bad days sometimes, But even past our relationship, I look fondly at who he was as an individual. His strength is admirable. So is yours. Keep working towards a better you. You got this.
today is my 30 days. i am so proud of you, you’re so right that the hardest part about getting sober is getting sober. all the love in the world
rooting for you, keep it up. remember progress
is progress no matter how long
You’re so brave ❤️❤️ thank you for sharing love. Wishing you the best 🫶🏽🫶🏽
awww sweet girl Im so proud you. being vulnerable is hard. being vulnerable online is harder. you look really good. I hope you're leaning into your support group, whoever that is, to help you through this. Ily
Bet it was better help who canceled the sponsorship…
having watched your videos since pretty much the beginning, It feels so good to see your videos, humor and beautiful face again 🥺💕 I'm glad you're getting back into all the things you love to do and are starting to feel like yourself again as well as a new version of you, too. thank you so much Andrea for opening up about all that you went through and are still growing & healing through. It's going to help so many people, and I hope sharing about it also helps you too. I'm always rooting for YOU. 🫶🤟
Tell us the brand pls not something I’d wanna support.
I've been watching you since high school. I just cried with you. I am happy to see you striving to feel and be better for yourself. The way you are online and showing up for people that may not feel as seen, that is powerful. I wish you many blessings and moments of peace and clarity in your recovery/healing journey. ❤
The way you described the shot after a shot after another one-- days go by, then weeks, then months go by. I couldn't have related more. Almost 2 years sober after those endless amounts of shots. So proud of you 🤍 Sending so much love. Been a fan of you since I was little.
Damn, I went to rehab this past year and confronted my drinking problem. Just shows addiction can effect any type of person and you never know who’s struggling. One day at a time girl, we got this.
I've stayed fully sober my whole life, but ive watched my younger sister go through drinking problems and it was tough to see, but i loved her anyway and watched her come out from the other side of it. We are closer than ever and im honored to be a part of seeing her grow up more and continue to keep chasing her goals ❤
so proud of you, 7 months sober and we're a similar age, it feels good to be able to grow with you. I'll never miss the drunk content knowing what you fought at the time. I look forward to see how you express yourself throughout your recovery.
I’ve been with you since the beginning, all I can say is that I’m so proud of you and so happy that you are still with us. You are a beautiful soul inside and out and you deserve everything good in this world 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Thank you sooooo much for sharing this!!! I’m 2.5 months clean and sober! And it definitely is not easy to get here but when you’re ready and want it and have the support then anyone can truly get thru anything!! And everyone’s journey is different.
I’m sure there is at least one person here watching this and wanting to go to rehab themselves but haven’t yet for one reason or another. But if there is anyone here struggling and wanting to get sober..you can do it, you are more than capable of succeeding!! I never thought I would ever touch drugs but then I did and before you know it I’ve gone off the deep end and almost lost my home and everything. If it wasn’t for my family and a methadone clinic I could very easily be dead right now. I went the way of MAT (medicated assisted treatment) but that’s because what I was on I couldn’t cold turkey safely and with a doc supervision and help thru therapy got weened off my DOC (drug of choice) and continue to take methadone while being off all other drugs and alcohol and continuing to work hard in therapy. I’ve done a lot of work but still have lots more to do! It’s never ending but it definitely gets easier! Each day that passes where I succeed and continue to stay clean is what got me thru and honestly I’ve never felt better! And the longer I go the better I feel mentally, emotionally and physically. But again, this method isn’t for everyone but it can be a life saver for lots too like myself.
If you’re struggling..hang in there. No one’s journey is better than anyone else’s and we all need different things to be successful. But recovery is recovery! If anyone has questions or wants to talk about MAT and/or methadone treatment I’m here! I don’t mind at all! We must be there for one another and support each other thru our own journeys.
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thank you for sharing your story and being so vulnerable. I have a sister who is currently battling addiction and hearing more about addiction has helped me understand more on how to be there for my sister.
as a person in long term recovery and who works in recovery i’m so happy and proud of you. it is not easy. relapse is a part of recovery. it is not a linear process - no matter how much time you have and it’s okay!!!!! i believe in you 🖤
Thank you for this. I have been struggling so hard for the past several years, and rehab (and all that I think comes with it) seems so scary and intimidating. But watching you (I have been watching your content for YEARS) break it down and explain makes me want it more than ever.
You got this!! Do your research and find what works best for you! Recovery is different for everyone and no way is better than the other it’s just whatever works best for you. I’m 2.5 months clean and currently in a MAT program that literally saved my life! Ofc it’s not for everyone but it can be an amazing option if it’s something that fits what you need. But it sounds like you actually want to recover and once you actually want it the rest start to fall into place for you! You got this!! 💪🏼💪🏼
i can't even begin to explain how proud i am of you andrea, you're the bravest the kindest most beautiful multi-talented woman i know and i'm genuinely glad ive lived in the same time in life as you
i know it's very hard to comprehend that i'm someone you dont know who really genuinely cares about you to the point where i cried with you
andrea, i grew up with you and i went through extremely similar experiences in life and im someone who lives on the other side of the globe in a country with a very different culture, you have no idea how much i appreciate this video or how much i appreciate your bravery because it helps me me a lot
you have been one of my favorite youtubers for as long as I can remember. you just have such a comforting 'best friend' vibe, and so does your videos. I am so glad you are doing well in your journey through sobriety, and thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. your vulnerability and honesty is so commendable. also you look PHENOMENAL!! so happy to see you so happy ❤
Congrats baby girl! Beyond proud of you for making this video ❤
I hope you know that having someone like you who I can relate to not just with this addiction but with the fact we’re younger women and maybe not the stereotype to have said addiction is so helpful not just to me but probably so many other women going through the same thing, I’m so proud of you and you’ve helped me so much in my sober journey, almost 4 months ❤️
So happy that you’re doing better Andrea, I’ve missed you so much!🥰
Wow wow wow. This is the first video of yours I've seen and it was literally just the video I needed to see. Currently struggling with alcohol addiction and so badly want to quit but am terrified at the same time. This gave me the motivation to at least take the first step and try, and if I stumble along the way that it's okay and to try again. Thank you for your transparency ❤️
Really proud of you Andrea. I’ve been watching you since middle school. I’ve struggled with addiction, lost friends to addiction and have been surrounded by it my whole life. Happy to see you talking about it and working through it. Much love
Thank you for telling your story. Sounds super similar to mine except I got the strength the to taper and stop before it got to the point where I had to leave to rehab. I knew it was bad when I couldn’t remember any of the nights when I went out. You were my inspiration to make RUclips videos from the start and I’m so glad you popped up on my feed again. We love you Andrea!!!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU, ANDREAAA🩷 we love being sober
Im so so proud. I remember being in middle school and looking up to you through your videos... im 22 now, i havent come across you online for a little while but it makes me so happy to see you finding yourself again
I have been going back and forth going to a place but i finally got the courage to seek help. This came at a good time. Thank you
I’m 21 now, I’ve been watching you since I was like thirteen. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and now that I’m older I really understand your videos at the times you were my age. Thank you for being a big sister to all of us for so long
As someone who is also an alcoholic, I’m so glad you shared this. It is a conversation that needs to be had more openly and knowing that others can empathise with what we’ve gone through is meaningful beyond words. Congrats on your sobriety Andrea !
Honestly watching this video made me tear up multiple times. I can relate so well, that is why!! I have been watching you for years and years and our lives seem so happy and fun, but we never know what someone is dealing with. I have my own battles and addictions, honestly watching this made me feel less lonely and more connected. Super proud of you!!! ❤
i’ve loved you for so long and just watching you grow into the amazing human you are. i’m so proud of you! congratulations on recovery ❤
I’m legit so proud of you. Been a fan since the OG RUclips videos in your bed room. I adored you since the beginning and I still do. You are a genuine soul and I will continue to support you.
I can hardly type with tears in my eyes, seems like I’ve loved you my whole life since being a young kid. I remember doing my eyeshadow just like yours. And here I am recognizing myself and my loved ones in your story. You honest, beautiful angel. Thank you for sharing your story. I have so much love for you forever and ever❤️
As someone that has been watching Andrea for over 8 years I will say this video brought me to tears. Seeing someone be so transparent and vulnerable really puts it in perspective for the other people that are struggling that there is in fact a light at every tunnel. I have recently have been going through alcoholism due to a long term breakup and this video opened my eyes and helped me so much knowing I’m not alone and I can do this. Thank you so much Andrea, we are so proud of you😭🫶🏽💗
Going to rehab this week. Your story is almost exactly like mine. Thank you for your truth. You made me feel way less anxious going. Stay strong!
proud of you, Andrea. it takes a lot of strength to get to this place. i also realized i was an alcoholic last year a few months after my dad died from brain cancer. I havent drank since July 24th, his birthday. cheers to us
it's not easy. so proud of you Andrea.
Andrea I've been watching you for 7 years and I just want to say that I'm so proud of you and will always support you! Thank you for sharing your story.
Andrea, I've been watching you since I was a pre-teen. I'm 5 years younger than you. I too am working through addiction and mental health issues and hearing your words right now and seeing your journey and being here in this moment with you really just means a lot to me right now. If you can do it and are doing it, I can.
The part you said about making the switch in your brain about how you think about substance use was really eye opening for me. Thank you ❤
Keep doing the thang girl! Idk you and I’m proud of you. Fellow recovering alcoholic over here and I connected with your story so much. I used to try all the time from 22-25 to get sober and relapse and relapse. Went cold turkey June 19,2023 and still sober with no desire (finally) . The amount of love I pushed away while drunk is astonishing. I’ve never felt so proud of myself so I’m proud of you for going to rehab!