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My Story - Jackie's Incredible Journey with Opioid Addiction (Full Story)
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- “My Story” is a video series that dives into the personal stories of people who have struggled with opioid addiction.
This video series is supported by Stand 4 Recovery, a nonprofit that helps find and pay for recovery treatment of individuals who are left without any options from their insurance providers or government programs.
To get help from Stand 4 Recovery like Jackie, please call (877)624-1656 or go to Stand4Recovery.org and fill out a form. Our team will contact you immediately.
Jackie has struggled with drug addiction since an early age. This video is his personal story of what led him to go down the path towards addiction, what the consequences were of his addiction, and how he rose to overcome it. But not without some incredible hardships, loss, and overdoses. It’s an incredible story and we're glad Jackie had the courage to share it with us.
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Thank you all so much for the support!
Jack Doherty this is the first video I found and clicked on it and I’m so glad I did ! I know now there’s hope for me ! I feel hopeless. Every time I think I’m going to kick it ...I do it again. I don’t know how I’m surviving I really don’t. I too had been sexually abused amongst so many other abuses through my childhood but I never wanted to blame that for me being a reckless screw up. I lost my sister and my 4 year old niece and that threw me into a depression that made me not care anymore and opiates made me feel better. I turn into someone I’m not. I don’t like who I’m becoming. I wonder why I’m battling this addiction when no one else in my family does ...where do I begin. No one knows I even have a problem n I hide it so well. I can’t break everyone’s heart by telling them I’ve been living this lie for almost 6 years now. I just can’t afford this life anymore in every way. I’ve detoxed myself so many times but went right back bc in my head it showed me I could do it...I guess. I really don’t know. I don’t know much anymore. I have no money left n if it wasn’t for my family i too would be on the streets. When is enough enough. I need your advice and I appreciate your honesty n telling your story ! Please be brutally honest with me ..will I ever be better n how? When I feel any pain I run right to pills like it’s my only stress reliever or I don’t know how to cope. I’m babbling on n I’m sorry. I just felt I had to n needed to. I feel alone n helpless n hopeless. I want to save me. Please help.
Jack hope all is well..
Michelle Reiff, You Can Stop. Reach out in your area, for help. It’s truly the best thing that you could ever do. I’ve been where you are at, and I’ve been clean since April 2017. You can do this, too!😊♥️✌️
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Jack Doherty, Thank You for making this video!😊♥️✌️ It really helped me to understand Why I became addicted.
I will celebrate 6 years clean this June, I’m humbled and incredibly shocked by all the love & support I’ve read in these comments. If there is anything I can do to help someone, come speak to you, participate in any sort of event, please comment here and let me know. My journey has been an interesting ride, as are many others, I’m alive today because of others who have shown me love and patience. Thank you so much.
Hey bro is there anyway i can get it touch plz, relate to Ur story
happy for you. Keep that bro🙏
Jack-I’m listening to your story from White Castle parking lot. I’m putting off going to the locked down psych unit where my only child waits to see me. Everyone else has given up. He’s been here many times before.
In our area, there is no good treatment center. This is his 3rd psych hold. He’s been to treatment atleast 15 times. He’s 28.
I’m so lost because he’s so lost. Like your mom, I’ve never quit loving him but I don’t trust him.
How did you REALLY put your trauma to rest? His always always comes back.
I’m sooo happy to hear your story.
What good news!!
Good for you dude .God bless you ok.
I spent 30 years battling heroin addiction. I was homeless for 10 years and lived on the streets of Boston and South Shore. I have been clean for 3 years. Thank You some much for sharing.
I hope you are doing well today 👍.
Damn your tough, Boston and South Shore ain't no theme park that's for sure. Gritty for sure!
Are you still doing ok?
God bless you scott, you got this . Stay busy and keep GOD first.
@@audricunningham937 Pray and hope that he is.
The hardest person to face is the one that looks back at you when you brush your teeth in the morning
If you
This guy has done a lot of work on himself to be so self aware. I pray he is still sober and okay 🙏🏻
Still clean, still working on myself. I have a 4 year old son now and life has been a wild ride. Thank you so much for the kind words.
@Jack Doherty Your story helped motivate me to get clean. It's reassuring to hear that you're still on track!
So Happy you are still clean and sober and have a son!!!
Wow! You're a warrior. Fighting for your life. Keep going...clear and clean!!!
@@jackdoherty1412I’m so happy for you! I bet your Mum is in her element! I really mean it, well done 👏 Much love ❤️
I am bawling my eyes out! I hope this man is alive and clean today
Oh this guy, if he only knew how valiant he is by telling his story this RAW; that is courage. Courage is in you!!
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@@kristiroylmp English please
Great observation
“let me love you until you can love yourself” the struggle is real
And when you learn to love yourself we’ll love you even more! 🙏🙌
I am celebrating 4yrs clean this October 23……..God bless all the addicts in recovery
Woaoow bro! Congratulation😂❤😅
I was a functioning addict for years everyone complemented me on how good i look since loosing weight little did they know i was sinking there were no single night that i didnt want to end it all,been clean for 4 years im an attorney but the long term damage i cant have biological kids anymore,at 34 im grateful to be here nothing good comes from drugs.
“Drugs saved my life”. Double edged sword. Thank you for sharing your story. Very brave. Xo.
It takes a strong person to admit and then fix their addiction. You're amazing, you're brave and incredibly honest. Enjoy life, you've earned it. I don't even know you, but I'm so proud of you!
So real, so open. Such a beautiful young man.
Kim Thompson Thank you for being so supportive of addiction sufferers.
1 dislike? Why would you dislike a video, a story like this??? Jackie opened up and shared his journey, full of suffering, pain and hurt, he was not ashamed to admit all the wrongs he did. Congratulations on being clean and thank you for sharing.
Hardly sufferring. There's real stories of real actual struggles
This story is just like a million others. If your going to put yourself out there, at least have a unique story of real struggles.
@@cannabisconnoisseursclub7554 lol wow...prick much?
@@rebelmetal4233 some people are just devoid of empathy
Because patients are being denied medication because of opioid addicts. People in physical pain also deserve compassion.
K F That’s a damn lie spread by pharmaceutical companies. There is documentation of this in books, such as “American Overdose. The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts.”
"Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage" -Brene Brown . He is so self-aware and not afraid to admit his faults and flaws. That will help immensely with his recovery journey. Props to him and I wish him well.
I’m here in 2021 finally trying to better my life after 15yrs of addiction n after 8 attempts of treatment this yr I finally surrendered to the lord. I’m 5 days out of treatment and it’s still a tough battle I came here to find support at 2am in the middle of the night with night sweats and this truly helped me calm down thank you so much. WE ARE LOVED WE DO EXIST WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER ADDICTS DO RECOVER💯💪🏾✌🏾😘
How are you doing now kiddo? I’m documenting my detoxing from 160mg of methadone. I’m 8 months in and wondering how you are doing lately? Love and blessings!💪🏼✌🏼❤️
I hope you're still doing good!! It's so worth it
Aww yes today 4 months n 18 days in Thank you guys this means a lot that someone actually cares... I still have my bad days (anxiety) n everyone else around me looks at me like I’m going crazy so I’m really doin this ALL ALONE But it’s so worth it
@@tonyawomack6596 YES sister this made my day. You're never alone and I am soooo proud of you. It's one of the hardest things we could go thru and for me my past makes me feel so grateful for today!!! Blessings!!!🙏💞
@@tonyawomack6596 4 months and counting!? YES!! I’m proud of you! For what it’s worth…you are not alone! We are behind you 100%! If you need to talk I’m here. Please keep us updated on your progress!! I have confidence in you my friend! Positive vibes, love and blessings!!!💪💪💪✌️✌️❤️
I am celebrating 7 years clean from heroin addiction the end of this month. Thanks for sharing your experience, strength , and hope. I was also sexually abused and I believe it fueled my addiction and caused me to self medicate. (I updated my clean time on this post). Sobriety date 11/28/14.
Congratulations
Well done beautiful lady 👏👏💕
@@weeannie495 💚
@@runtheworld75 💚
Congratulations. Stay strong ❤
50 seconds in and hearing him say he had a beautiful childhood living with multiple generations of his family was touching. I feel like as Americans we often look down upon living with our parents but it can often be a beautiful thing especially for children
Amazingly honest. Sexual abuse is rampant. It happens to a lot of men. I’m so so sorry. I wish you great support and love.
Absolutely, and it's not talked about enough.
This battle is so hard , sometimes you just don't want to wake up , I'm glad you came out the other side , much love to all of us who struggle with addiction
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is there anybody left in this country who does have some form of 'addiction" ?
I can totally relate to everything you are saying.Crack,meth,Alcohol took my soul.I was taken advantage of by family growing up lot rejection, abandonment.Abuse,trauma ,neglect and loss death my whole life.I used drugs mostly just to hold on survive long enough to begin to live It totally took Me from me. I'm still in survival mode most times,but I actually got sober enough to see the reality and time lost or blurry with my family.My kids my mom who passed a year ago.I had to just,accept who I was what I had actually done to my life and. Theres.I had to threw that pain to ever get to the other side.Thank you God all the sneaking. Lying hiding from I guess myself cause they already new .When I'd be high or take missing I just started working threw the anger pain with them I had so many chances back from dead I couldn't leave them like that.Suicides wrapped in blanket left dead for 3 days.The same horrible voices or thoughts saying I was worthless no good When we change tell those thoughts to go jump a bridge that we are loved we are better than we were and everyday getting stronger and better.To start actually putting work into a higher power and asking forgiveness dealing with others anger and hurt by being there and agreeing not arguing but understanding and not leaving or staying messed up and high.Acknowledg there hurt anger and standing strong.It gets better the people we care for will see the difference even the small ones.At first it was mom I know u still getting high,but a least your here.At least your here now.Those streets take us when we've got no place to go.Due to our problems but most the ones I was running with bever made it back from them.Its so worth the battle and aggrevation just perservere,endure till the end. WE all in a battle and war but it's not against each other.Mostly it's against are self.Start were you are how you are life's to short n hard to waste getting wasted.Start living now making the small huge steps.Make new memories n precious moments even threw the toughest times.You will grow stronger more sober and gain back friends family.Prayers for everyone.Thank you for telling your stories they make a difference. Prayers for strength peace love and unity we got this❤
This is heartbreaking, God bless this man with the strength to get clean and the courage to turn his life around. There is hope!!
This guy is kinda wonderful for being so straight up. He is so brave because he calls himself out and acknowledges the hurt he’s caused. I wish him the best. ❤️ Find your purpose and stay strong because you do deserve it.
This guy is very special. I hope he’s doing good.
What a gentle, soft spoken young man. I feel bad that he was abused and slid into addiction. But he has time on his side, bedroom eyes and a better sense of who he is than many guys who've had storybook lives. He's made of some tough stock. I have a strong feeling he'll be just fine.
Great testimony, I appreciate someone being so honest. That person who molested you, lost, your starting to care about yourself again. I pray you stay clean.
Your accountability and truth are courageous! I pray for your continued self forgiveness, recovery and healing.
Thank you Jackie for your story! I've been battling the addiction for almost 20 yrs..I refuse to give up the fight🤞🏽💪🏾✌🏽
Never Give Up💖
Read God's Word💕
Pray for the Wisdom to Understand🙏
God Blesses💕 those who Faithfull💖y and Boldly Stand for the TRUTH
@@JuanitaLRL thanx for the encouraging words which I will remember on my days of weakness. I have 2 AWESOME reasons to keep fighting✊🏾🙌🏾🤞🏾💪🏾💯. Plz keep me in your prayers and I'll keep you in mines🙏🏾🙏🏾..THANX AGAIN!🤩 And stay BLESSED and SAFE👍🏾👌🏾💯
It took me 30 years with alcohol to get where you're at. It nearly killed me. I'm glad you got there while you still have some time left. Just don't look back and do it one day at a time.
You are blessed to be alive. You are not alone. Im a struggling addict, nothing is harder than being a addict. Keep your head up, God bless you
I'm heartbroken that you were violated as a young man by this evil man. Your truthfulness is your strength. You are an overcomer!! Bless you young man!!
I am two months off fentanyl and feel like I’ve made strides but watching him speak I only hope some day I am able to self reflect and analyze myself the way he can, truly amazing.
I hope your still going strong fam🙏🏾
You can 100% do it Grace, I overdosed on Fentanyl twice. Be kind to yourself and understand you are valued and loved beyond comprehension.
hope you're doing well!
Man ... it’s almost as if I’m listening to myself. The things you said hit me harder than almost any other video I’ve watched since I’ve actually thought about the life I’m living. Thank you & god bless you brother man. You’re an amazing person my dude. Much love & blessings to you. Sincerely your 24 year old long lost twin in soul & spirit from Alabama, Dustin.
So raw, so open, so honest...you're making amends by speaking your truth. You were dealt an awful blow in your childhood...but you're not claiming your a victim....you own it. Wow...I wish you every success x
What a story,it was very real and heartbreak.I am really proud of you Jackie and will pray for your continued sobriety.
He is a very attractive man. It’s crazy how addiction affects EVERYONE, regardless of who they are or what they look like.
He also a amazing person. I went to high school with him.
His candor, honesty, and transparency is incredible. Thank you for sharing your story!
I give this guy props. I don't know how to stop, even when I'm clean.
You can do it. Relapse happens and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. I’m getting clean from oxy right now and it sucks, but I know I’ll be a lot happier after the withdrawal is over with. I’ve relapsed after getting clean the first time. I’m trying again now with the help of a friend. Don’t ever stop trying to get clean again. Doesn’t matter how many times it takes. It’ll get better, for the both of us.
Its so beyond hard. No words can explain it.
Phoebe J, I did it. I was on Oxys for 30 years. I detoxed in April 2017. Never Give Up!!!♥️
There Really is a Beautiful Rainbow at the end of Addiction. Fight for your Life! You are worth it.♥️
Go to NA it's working for me.
Hi Lori! I agree. We need to be around other people that understand what we’re going through. It’s a Must.
It takes a lot of work, after addiction, to get our selves straightened out, but it’s so worth it!♥️
Thanks for sharing your story brother I'm 8 months clean and your story is an inspiration. I have been struggling for almost 30 years with substance abuse and mental and insecurity issues. Ive never truly loved myself even today i struggle with self love. But you give me hope
Never give up.xx
You're got this❣
So glad I heard this...hopefully I can be happy again like this guy. 🙏🏼
I know we can help! Don't hesitate to reach out to us 1-800-874-0134. 📞
God bless you I will be praying for you
@@stand4recovery27 I need HELP DESPERATELY
I JUST WANNA DIE
That freakin coach needs to be tried and serve prison time.
doesn’t work like that
Incredible story to inspire all, not only people with addictions. It gives hope to families affected with this monster. You have all my respect and admiration. Wishing you nothing but happiness, love and beauty of life. Bravo and thank you !
He is so beautiful on the outside I’m so happy for him that he’s worked so hard to be beautiful on the inside. Stay on the right track continue to love yourself.
At 6:30, you said you do not know why you are alive...you are alive because you were chosen to help others through your story! You have a wealth of life experiences, and are able to help many! Bless you, hopefully you are well!!!
He was not chosen, he had the strength to choose for himself.
Your level of self-awareness and willingness to be fearlessly honest with yourself and the world is beyond commendable. I have great respect for you. And I am sure others do as well. So grateful you made this video. The world needs you! Welcome back! God bless you always.
Very nice comment for Jack :)
I relate with this alot,especially when he said he got into self medicating and that actually saved him. I have ptsd and also severe depression, nice to know im not alone.
Bless you
He’s a good man with a lot of honest incite. He will be a great mentor or daddy someday! We’re all very proud of your acvomplishments!
massive respect to this guy....best of luck for the future man.
Incredible. This story was so humbling and real. I have been clean and sober for 8 years now, and almost everything he said, I could relate to. Addiction is horrible and will turn you into something you never thought you would become. I hope Jackie is still sober and living a happy life with lots of love and self worth. 😊🤙
beautiful story and a beautiful human being
Shame on the dad for not being in his life. It starts in the home.
He revealed some deep truths:
-His inability to live life on life terms.
-His error in letting his past control him.
-Realizing his selfishness in trying to take his own life
-“Love isn’t enough” - love, without knowledge/spiritual guidance is indeed is not enough - it’s like a dull knife.
As a sexual abuse survivor myself I understand these spiritual truths profoundly myself, but thank GOD drugs were never apart of the picture.
i am a mom of two young adult daughters who are both in recovery age 24 and 23. I am so happy to see you are doing great 6 years later! yay you! keep on keeping on
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It’s beautiful you can be so brutally honest Jackie, thank you for being real. You make me realise we are all just human beings… complicated, strong, weak, amazing, addicted, fragile. We’re all on the same path, just at different places at different times. Love & Light to you 💜💚
Your self talk is very negative with using words like “coward” and “pathetic”. That time was self-preservation, survival. You’ve made it! You have so much wisdom to give and caring to give to others.
I wish I could give you a hug and just squeeze love into you, Jackie. All my best wishes to you, buddy.
Wow. My boyfriend went thru similar things when he was younger & he’s now in treatment for opioid addiction. He’s doing great & can’t wait to see the new man he’s becoming! You’re an inspiration & this shows that things can get better!❤
Best of luck!!!
The more stories i hear from recovering addicts the more i realize how many of us become so intricately aware of who and what we are, and in ways that regular people could never know themselves. Yet another blessed curse of being an addict.
Bless you Jackie . One day at a time. You’re awesome
My God I hope you’re still clean. You went from thinking your Gods gift to women to one of the most humble people I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautiful human being on the inside and out. You’re so so correct in that you have so much to offer. Gosh I hope you’re clean still. Much love to you and your family and anybody that helped you along the way 🤎
Still clean, and we @stand4recovery are overwhelmingly proud :)
Stand 4 Recovery GREAT NEWS!!!!
this guys also super hot
6 stages of GROOMING
1) Targeting - identifying a vulnerable, needy child
2) Gaining Trust -
3) Filling a Need - be it as a parental figure, a confidant, a companion
4) Isolating the child - from loved ones
5) Sexualizing -
6) Maintaining Control - "don't tell anyone", "if you tell, they'll kick you out..they won't love you anymore" etc.
It’s wonderful to hear your success story! You have made your Mother, Grandparents & Great Grandparents very proud (no matter where they are). I’m glad you didn’t let the horrors of what happened to you define the course of your entire life. It may have derailed you a bit, but your strength and bravery persevered & you deserve it! You ARE worth it! Don’t give up or give in. I believe in you!
I can relate to your story because my story is almost exactly the same as yours if anybody could understand I can. I actually know and understand now that a lot of my addiction was from the sexual abuse that I had as a child. a lot of people can judge and say I would never be there but they don't know until they're there. I can see and hear the sincerity in your heart God bless
Richard Martin bless you 🌹
Love IS enough but it has to come from inside you, not from someone else...so glad you’re alive
You are special Jackie! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching Lala!
I’m so impressed with your courage to tell your story so open and honestly to the world. Thank you for opening yourself up in the name of helping others:). I hope you’re well:)
Thanks for sharing this with me. Really deep story. Your a cool dude Jackie and it's GOOD to work with you. If you ever need anything let me know.....
Awesome story! I have someone in my family that is going through drug addiction. Doesnt want help and isnt ready to change. He has pushed everyone away that cares. It is very sad that people hurt others so deeply that it causes a lifetime of pain and addiction to recover from. Best wishes for your future.
"Love isn't enough."
No truer words were ever spoken. If more families realized that sooner, rather than later, it would be better for the families.
Glad you're sober. Hope you stay that way. Best of luck.
What a lovely soul you are, I'm sure your story is helping so many people 🌹
“I own the clothes I’m wearing” I felt that...What a beautiful soul...Thank you for this you lovely human...❤️🙏🏻
Right? To finally realize the most valuable thing one has is dignity was inspiring.
Praying you are still sober. God is so good and He loves you so much!
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Jack, your story was me...from end to new beginning. So proud you were able to ask for help and accept it. Two vastly different things. So proud of you.
Thank you for describing so eloquently, what addiction is like and why you relapsed. It is heartening to see someone stand up against this horrendous disease and be stronger than it. I wish you well. Thank you for sharing and educating.
Thank you so much for sharing. Your truth is so powerful and it impacted my life. You blessed my life I pray you remain on this journey and allow God to continue to use you mightily. God bless you.
You remind me so much of my brother. This brought me to tears.
He reminds me of my brother too😞
Thank you for your courage to share your story
Awesome job! We are great full for your recovery!
Thank you for sharing your story and giving hope to others that it is possible to be free of addiction. God bless you Jackie.
Jackie, thank you so much for sharing your story. Thanks for being so vulnerable and honest, and owning your sins. You're an incredible guy. While I've never turned to drugs, I can relate to the aftermath of sexual abuse, and the way that those scars echo throughout life. My brother is a heroin addict, with small periods of sobriety, but he plays the victim & never takes ownership--I am praying that he'll stand where you stand one day. Keep up the good, hard fight--there are great things ahead for you, for sure.
From a recovering alcoholic, keep pushing forward and way to go,never give up Jackie, your here for a reason,I know we dnt know each other but we all in same boat,much love
You’re a beautiful person with so much to give, both to yourself and others. I’m glad you’re better, and can finally enjoy your life Jackie! ❤️
This is crazy.
I was a heroin addict from 15 to 31. I am now 40 and have been sober for 9 years. I am so far behind my peers that I feel like a loser constantly. I have no career, no wife, no kids, no house.... I may have gotten away from the drugs but the damage they did is still there in the form of the time they stole from me. I know that I cannot go back to the drugs because they do not work but the thought of living 20 or 30 more years lonely and unwanted sounds like a fate worse than hell.
I started really trying to improve myself (physically and mentally) this year and have given myself a 3-year time limit to at least be on my way to a better life before throwing in the towel. 2.5 years left.
Please people, get clean. Even if you do not end up dead of an overdose or locked in prison you will still pay a price in the things you miss out on in life. Stop now and salvage your life while you are still young and can mitigate some of the damage you have done. Every day you spend strung out is another missed opportunity and once you are so far behind its very hard to catch up.
Felix, don’t even try to catch up. Find yourown purpuse in life. You have it and once you find it, persue it. You’ll recognize it by the happines that idea of doing it brings to you.
Stop comparing yourself to others. Remember that no matter where you find yourself in life there is somebody worse off. God forgives but you have to forgive yourself too. Success is moving forward and not looking back. Success is a journey, not a destination.
Wow. Amazing courage. Thank you for sharing your story.
I appreciate hearing your story. Over never been addicted to substance. But after I was abused for years, forced by my mom to stay silent to protect the reputation of the men who did it, I became addicted to self hate/loathing, and self harm. On my road to healing. You're brave to share your story. Thank you
I just came across your story here on YT. I am so happy to hear you are still sober! God Bless you!
U are helping a lot of people ❤
I don’t have a drug addiction, my addiction is to sugar. I know it’s not the same as drugs, but it has the same effect on my mind and body. I’ve been overweight my entire life. As much as I know it’s not good for me, eating, especially sugary unhealthy foods IS my go to.
I’m searching for help and came across ur video. Ur honesty and openness did resonate within me and I wanted to thank you.🦋
This breaks my heart. You are not a coward brother. Absolutely, not. We do terrible things when we are hurt and addicted. Stay grounded brother and try to love yourself I see you struggling with that.
Very sad story, thank you for sharing. Stay strong and move forward with gratitude. You’re a brave, beautiful man.
Good luck man, I hope you’re still doing well, you’re helping someone right this second keep on keeping on!
What a warrior congratulations!
Thanks for telling your story. I'm getting clean because I want to inspire people like you inspired me
Did you manage it? See this comment was a year ago. No judgement honestly, prob watching these for same reason you were
Thank you for sharing your story. I so hope you are well and deserve the best in life.
You did heal someone by telling your story and you will keep healing others by your voice .your heart is big stay gold..
I knew you Jackie when you were just a young man at South Junior High. You are incredible - thank you for sharing
Kerri Egan I was from South Jr High also . I don’t remember Jackie . What year did you guys attend?
I too went to South Junior High. But I think I am a lot older than y’all. I miss Waltham. I have a Grandmother 3 Aunts 3 Uncles and 2 Cousins left there. Everyone else is out here in the PNW. God bless you man. I wish you contentment and self love ❤️
@@LuisaD93 I was at South Middle School 1997-1999 I got held back in 8th grade 1998.
@@jackdoherty1412 Man I’m old hahaha 🤣 I was there in the 80’s! Loved that school. Lots of great memories. Was really sad to come across it and see it all boarded up and just sitting there abandoned for years sometime in early 2000’s . Take care 😃✨
So proud of you and impressed by your courage. I'm so grateful that an angel on earth found you to give you the opportunity for the love, guidance and therapy you deserve. You deserve every bit of this second chance Jackie.
Allison
Beautiful💕 words of True Wisdom and Understanding💖Prayers🙏💖
Bravery and a will to live! ”Get busy living or get busy dying”...good for you, Jackie, you chose to live. Bless your moms BIG ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It provides much needed hope for those of us who have loved ones who are struggling with this disease. ❤
Thanks for sharing your story!
I love this story- it’s so unpretentious, sincere, and full of humility. Almost without exception, former addicts who’ve been able to rewire deeply entrenched brain circuitry and overcome their addictions can achieve goals equal and opposite to their deepest despair. If you can overcome opioid addiction, you can do anything. Go on and be who you were always meant to be✨💪🏻🙌🏻
Thank you so much that means the world to me. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my story and also leave a comment. Incredibly kind words that really made my night.
PLEASE keep making these stories, I am now in AA/NA for my addiction. These videos are very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your story , could not have been easy , you dont know how much it can help others and I thank god you found yourself ♡