RECOVERING ADDICT REACTS TO WITHDRAWALS BY TOM MACDONALD! SO REAL & RAW! NEVER LOSE HOPE! (REACTION)

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  • @foxxxxylious
    @foxxxxylious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Your brave telling your story, we need more people not afraid to tell there story. Tom is amazing person to show ppl his vulnerability and story. I was crying the whole time you were. Grew up in a house full of addicts and alcoholics and I'm the only one who made it out and I have a family of my own now. Prayers stay strong

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry to hear that. Much love & prayers. And thank you. 💙🙏

    • @I_Stay_4_SKZ
      @I_Stay_4_SKZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I completely agree with you that more people need to be able to tell their story’s, the good, the bad & everything in between. You know those moments that most are either embarrassed to admit to others or they fear of their judgment.
      I truly believe that if we can openly share our struggles & battles with one another, that your story could be that specific turning point to help save someone’s life, & then their story could save another & so on & so on.... That’s what we need the most, is a true support system within those who have been through the same things. The world needs to *~STOP~* looking down on us who struggle with mental health issues, hardships, whatever the situation may be that leads to addictions. Yes I can admit that nobody chooses to become an addict (*NOBODY* *DOES*!) but I can honestly say that I did choose to start consuming my vices in my early 20s for fun, hanging out with my husband & our friends & would party sun up til sun down days & days at a time before we were just so sick from doing that & would stop for a couple months, then 1 thing happens & here we’d go again... I thank *GOD* that we kicked that sh*t in the butt after a few months. But it literally took my husband being locked up for 45days, me not knowing what tf I was gonna do to make it & be able to make sure that he was ok while in there, but I came to the realization that I if I didn’t put my foot down while I could & pack our house up & move us tf as far away from those “friends” that I possibly could, that we would just continue on the say path once he got released. So that’s exactly what I did. Didn’t take me a week to do everything by myself & moved us across the state, changed our phone numbers, blocked them all on every social media’s, & made sure that none of them could find out where we moved & was done! Best decision I ever made! That was 10years ago!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bashful Blonde Beauty, that is absolutely AMAZING! Kudos to you both! I still live in the same ol' small country town & literally NEVER leave my house except to go to the doctor or the store. That's it! I stay home with my son & spend time with him as well as work on my channel & other socials. Everyone knows everyone here & everybody I used to hang out with are still doing the same ol' crap....partying, using, drinking....so I stay to myself. Lol. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @Moheium
    @Moheium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "No one chooses to be an addict. Who in the hell would choose that?" Facts sister grrl. Facts.

  • @troytucker3467
    @troytucker3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a wonderful song, and so are you mate. Mutch love. We appreciate you.

  • @ZombieChris1
    @ZombieChris1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Tom’s Song spreading this message is an amazing thing for people, but also, reactions like yours are too
    Keep fighting the good fight you are

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @lookup6312
    @lookup6312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for being real, God bless you!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! God Bless You. 💙🙏

  • @aintgotshtkid4748
    @aintgotshtkid4748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My childs mother died in March because of drugs, this song hits me right in my broken heart

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So very sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @pmplaya09
    @pmplaya09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you from Germany, addiction is worldwide, let's fight back!

  • @LadyMystie
    @LadyMystie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I bawled all the way through with you. I watched my older son go through opiate withdrawal and it was rough. He has 2 years clean and sober now. ❤️ My younger son goes on and off the same pills. It's sad - 3 treatment centers later and he's still not clean long. I hate addiction.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So very sorry about your younger son & HUGE CONGRATS to your older son! My biggest fear is that my son will be an addict/alcoholic. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @dalebrigham8387
    @dalebrigham8387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video should be on tv as a PSA he tells it so we can all feel the pain and remember it was our DR made 85% of all people addicted

  • @talmarie2970
    @talmarie2970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You touch my heart and your spirit uplifts.

  • @justbessa3298
    @justbessa3298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are great. Love and respect from Austria.

  • @christineh6567
    @christineh6567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    big hugs Sister, I just went through this and I started crying right when you did. People just CANT know.... there is no way to understand until you haven't slept for 3 days and have blood under your nails from scratching, curled up on the floor crying. We def need people to tell this story

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @mariedoremus8440
    @mariedoremus8440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect!!

  • @dustinterry4414
    @dustinterry4414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amen!!! God Bless You!!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. God Bless You. 💙🙏

  • @TinyTiger2023
    @TinyTiger2023 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm not sure if Tom has seen this video or not, but he would show you love, support and respect. Addiction is hard but for you to be 10 years clean is truly amazing and you are going strong without giving up. Much love ❤️🙏🏻🥲💯

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much. Now it'll be 13 years on 8/8. 🙏

  • @philippus67
    @philippus67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love ya ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    You're a true Inspiration 🤘🦊🤘

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow! Thank you so much! I don't deserve the credit, though. God does. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @charmmh4054
    @charmmh4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Or a daughter who just passed from OD just 4 months ago just 35yrs old with two toddlers. Thank you for sharing your journey. Praying for healing. This is very emotional for me as well.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So very sorry. 💔💔 Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @kellisullivan7974
    @kellisullivan7974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was crying along with you April. I know the pain. I have gone through four boxes of Kleenex today trying to support reactors. I am 100% emotionally drained. I haven't even been able to comment on many. This song is so important to get out in the public. Hugs and Love April. xo

  • @lynnbelcavitch8579
    @lynnbelcavitch8579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time watching you and wishing I was right there with you, wish I could just hug you! Thank you for sharing your story, your life, your tears, your hope. 🙏🙌👊❤

  • @IldefonsJr33
    @IldefonsJr33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just had to come and watch again and to tell you,,, you have the sweetest voice that I can remembered ❤️🙏✌️🇨🇦🇵🇷🇺🇸

  • @jeremiahjjohnson78
    @jeremiahjjohnson78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one had the past running around in my head when hearing it. I can relate to everything Tom is talking about on both sides. My addiction, as well as others. Some of those others died in their addiction. Me witnessing the death and destruction drugs caused others opened up my eyes. Everything Tom puts out I somehow can relate to it all. Whether he's doing something on addiction, politics, or addressing the haters, I always relate to what he's saying. Thank you for this reaction, and thank you Tom & Nova for all that you both do.
    #HOG
    #HOGFam
    #HOG4Life

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry for your losses. And thank you. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @bassanderson5610
    @bassanderson5610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I thought SOBER was DEEP but this is 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 HOG FAMILY 4 LIFE 🎯😎 ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY 👍

  • @MarvRoberts
    @MarvRoberts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm here too...punching walls, slapping my face, not sleeping, pacing back and forth in my front yard at 2AM. Addiction is absolute hell.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been there! You got this! I believe in you! Prayers. 💙🙏

  • @mandamc9279
    @mandamc9279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love you April! You have been thru so much and still have such a genuine loving soul! ❤

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Love you! ♥️🌹

  • @Wolfrunner25
    @Wolfrunner25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's a real good song. And I have mad respect for anyone who is kicking any addiction.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @BehalfofMatt
    @BehalfofMatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching now

  • @jimboninho
    @jimboninho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm crying with you... 😭 It's so disturbing how Alcohol is makes people happy for a short time and destroys their lifes long-term.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very sad....for any drug. It's the same with pain medication. Thank you. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @TWOnly666
    @TWOnly666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I heard the song specifically wanted to hear your perspective because of your story. Keep strong keep sober, I've been straightedge my whole life so I can't relate to the message of the song. But I see it in alot of friends and families. I also work as a pharmacy technician and it is insane the amount of pills they put people on.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! And thank you for being willing to listen & try to understand. Much love. 💙🙏

    • @G-grandma_Army
      @G-grandma_Army 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me, too.

  • @ericfryar6241
    @ericfryar6241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh sweetheart your reaction made me tear up and cry.. I am so sorry to hear about your losses. I am 44 yrs old and have been an addict for 22+, so a little over half my life I have been using Heroin and like you I have felt the incredible pain that the deaths from an overdoses bring to our families, friends, etc.. Hang in there my dear. We all with ya. Love Eric HangOverGang Forever!!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I hope you choose recovery soon! You can do it! I believe in you. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @elizabitty213
    @elizabitty213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a sweetheart. This song really gets you right in the soft spot for sure 🙏🏻🥲
    #HangOverGang

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @angelam.stoutart3824
    @angelam.stoutart3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am not able to comment on my feelings towards addiction at the moment. Wounds of losing my father to it are still too fresh and I am still so angry with him. I hate addiction. But I am happy that you were able to come back from it and be sober for ten years. You should feel proud of yourself.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @nothinghere1647
    @nothinghere1647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are known and loved and never alone. God bless your loving heart.

  • @kto_66
    @kto_66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yes I'm commenting again because I want to say I'm crying with you April my sister was addicted to painkillers also but we couldn't stop her so I want to say how proud I am of you stay strong never give up. ✝️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! Prayers for you & your family. My life motto is Galatians 6:9....even have it tattooed on my back. Much love. 💙🙏

    • @kto_66
      @kto_66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AprilGShowers
      I think this is the hardest song I've ever had to listen to. Stay strong April and I'm praying God gives you strength always. ✝️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's up there for me, but the hardest for me is HOW COULD YOU LEAVE US BY NF. My reaction to that was VERY difficult as well as DARKNESS BY EMINEM. 💔💔🙏🏼🙏🏾

  • @Cozette1969
    @Cozette1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bless you 💖Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us! So proud of you #HOG

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @str8blunt286
    @str8blunt286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never apologize for your emotions. Shows you are real. Love to you 💖🙏prayers for you.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. God Bless You. 💙🙏

    • @str8blunt286
      @str8blunt286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Showers you are welcome and God bless you my dear💛you have us believing in you!🤗
      Tom just quit smoking so he is going through that. Did it due to Nova's asthma attack.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I read that on IG. 💙🙏

  • @skullyradford9746
    @skullyradford9746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So proud of you getting throw all this and congratulations on giving up all that

  • @hyperv1016
    @hyperv1016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are AMAZING!!! Don't forget that!! Thank you for the reaction, god bless you!

  • @rodneybever9583
    @rodneybever9583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a good cry with you dear. I know and understand that battle. 2 years clean now and Tom was my guiding light out of the darkness. Much love and support.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats!! 🎉🎉 Thank you. 😁🙏

  • @greatwhitewolf8465
    @greatwhitewolf8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you girl! The struggle is real. I fight every day. And I know you do too. Much love

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @malyhaeberle3085
    @malyhaeberle3085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you my sister
    Be strong be the voice to others
    God loves you

  • @JLawsMyWorldReacts
    @JLawsMyWorldReacts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BAM!! BAM!!! I knew this reaction would be a slam dunk for you G4!!! Anything we relate too will always retract the best out of us.

  • @wendyfi1
    @wendyfi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Addiction runs in my family. I lost my cousin in February to an overdose. I’m so happy there’s people such as yourself and Tom that can inspire. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏🏼🙏🏾

  • @frankwatkins6223
    @frankwatkins6223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's ok, you be you!!
    I truly appreciate your openness. Stay strong you got this sister!!

  • @dinawhite5175
    @dinawhite5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you for being strong and showing Tom’s video he’s amazing to write this song he’s helping so many people struggling and awareness to peoples struggles that’s brilliant!! I’ve never had this problem but watching this I cried I felt his pain and I will be more compassionate now to people struggling with addictions!! God Bless you all🙏🏻

  • @Mayday9112
    @Mayday9112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I lost my big brother to suicide. A gun to the head. Depression, bipolar, anxiety, addictions breaks people. Breaks families. Breaks the soul. We need to heal. Songs like this help. Crying helps. Community helps. Take care of yourself - April. I felt your pain. Sending love🤍

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! So very sorry for your loss. 💔💔 I just wrote & rapped my life story yesterday morning & posted it here on my channel. It's called PAIN MUSIC if you're interested. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @ElainetheGARugrat8815
    @ElainetheGARugrat8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Powerful words to add to Tom's message in this song, April! Thank you for sharing. #HOG

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @allybandy3047
    @allybandy3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just leaving hugs. Been there too. Working on new prescriptions now and going through hell adjusting.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @edgervais7981
    @edgervais7981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most emotional reaction I have have ever seen.. I have been following this song since it came out.. glad I found you.. stay strong

  • @emmamurphy9955
    @emmamurphy9955 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been clean 17yrs went down a dark road after my 18 month old son was murdered thank you for sharing your story

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine. So glad you're clean now. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @Thomas-he4wk
    @Thomas-he4wk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never be sorry April. It's something you have had to deal with in life. Tom's words hit you hard and hold meaning to you. It's beautiful when you see raw emotion from someone.

  • @drewmac206
    @drewmac206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing your story April and congrats on your 10 year anniversary coming up! Much love. 💕

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 💙🙏

  • @troytucker3467
    @troytucker3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If i could i would give you a hug. I am fighting , but it still has me. I just excited it

    • @AprilGReigns
      @AprilGReigns 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. You are not alone. If I can do it, ANYBODY can. I believe in you. You can do this man. Much love & prayers. 🙏🙏

    • @troytucker3467
      @troytucker3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate!

  • @denettelindemeier416
    @denettelindemeier416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you for being clean for 10 yrs.!!!! You are inspiring.💙

  • @cjpietropinto9293
    @cjpietropinto9293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the validation to the addict cheer squad.
    That sounds wrong, but I hope you know what I mean.
    I've watched my husband come clean of adhd meds. It's so hard to watch someone go thru that pain and be able to do nothing for them. I mean, we validate them, cheer their successes, cry with them for their pitfalls and wish desperately we could take a fraction of the burden from them.
    So, just, thank you for validating us too.
    So proud of all who struggle with addiction. Today may be bad, but tomorrow is a new day. You just have to survive today. Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @stephenelliott1135
    @stephenelliott1135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why #Hangovergang loves Tom, the man is real af.

  • @nealthompson4404
    @nealthompson4404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stay strong! Remember on days that are hard, that you made it through the last day that was hard!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @patrickfrostfodd9955
    @patrickfrostfodd9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respekt to you.. And all other Who try to stay sober,

  • @shannonreynolds8182
    @shannonreynolds8182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song really got me because I have felt this way before. I will have 2 years September 13th. My doc was pain pills and my dealer was a doctor.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was my drug of choice, too! Have you ever heard the song DRUG DEALER by MACKLEMORE?? If not, you should check it out! You'll love it! It's in my Top 10 Recovery Songs of all time. Congrats on your upcoming 2 years! 🎉🎉 That's AMAZING!! Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

    • @shannonreynolds8182
      @shannonreynolds8182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilGShowers I think I have but I will check it out again. I have to say, this is NOT something one can do alone. I tried and relapsed. But I can't wait to celebrate 2 years!! It's been a long hard journey with many twists and turns. But I'm almost there and I REFUSE to give up!!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hell yeah!! 💪🏼💪🏼👏👏💯💯♥️🌹

  • @deadlydunja
    @deadlydunja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are amazing April. You’re raw and real! I lost my beautiful cousin. She overdosed….addiction is real and recovery is possible. It’s fucking hard and hurts. You basically have to leave everyone you know…..

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @chrisberrios5857
    @chrisberrios5857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really hits me hard knowing that what he is describing is what so many of my family members are going through. I hope your doing good and can stay strong and push through.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Prayers for you & your family. 💙🙏

  • @amymiwa
    @amymiwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much much love to everyone, to anyone going through any of this sending hugs, love and the strength to get through!!! Much love, respect and strength April

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 💙🙏

  • @caseybee1.2.3
    @caseybee1.2.3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m in recovery too! 10 years, keep it goin baby girl !💪🏻

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats! 🎉 🎉 And thank you so much! 😁🙏

  • @DyvmSlorm
    @DyvmSlorm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beauty of Tom and Nova's art is that this song shows even those who have not gone through anything like what he is talking about understand how horrible and difficult withdrawal and sticking with it can be. Best wishes to anyone struggling out there. I pray you can find the strength in yourselves and/or in others to stay on that path, and if not I hope you find that path again quickly.
    Love from Minnesota.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for being willing to listen & try to understand. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @eduardomcastrojr6544
    @eduardomcastrojr6544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I understand your pain, I saw my mom abuse drugs and Alcohol and getting abuse Mentally and physically at a really young age.. seeing that and being homeless at the same time.. im blessed that my mom got clean and sober! I remember going with her to every AA meeting and I loved going to the meetings, when I first heard Tom McDonald he was barely coming up... I have respect Tom and Nova and I have respect for you April! And everyone who has been through or seen Addiction &/or Alcoholism and seen it first hand, trust I know that pain and suffering, i have PTSD and a small disability, thats a little about me. Thank you! "God grant me the seserenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change things I can and wisdom to know the difference."

  • @blizzak454
    @blizzak454 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful reaction, and story. thanks for sharing.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I wrote & rapped my entire life story a couple days ago. It's called PAIN MUSIC if you get bored. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @xtexaschainsawx
    @xtexaschainsawx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Tom so much. He's a real one. Bless you April ❤️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. God Bless You. 💙🙏

    • @xtexaschainsawx
      @xtexaschainsawx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AprilGShowers Are you doing better now? I know this video was posted a year ago, I hope you're ok

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Short answer: No, I'm not okay. I won't bother you with the lengthy details, but prayers would be greatly appreciated if you pray. Thank you. 💙🙏
      P.S. But I am still clean/sober, so that's a good thing. Very grateful for that.

    • @xtexaschainsawx
      @xtexaschainsawx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AprilGShowers I'm sorry you're going through a hard time April. Keep your head up sister. Yes I do pray, every night before going to bed and I will be praying for you tonight. I hope things get better for you soon. Sending love your way ❤️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 🙏🙏

  • @dennisbommersbach463
    @dennisbommersbach463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are strong my lady. It takes a special person to open up and tell about such personal things. I too was addicted to pain pills. Opiates to be exact. I was on oxycontin and oxycodone for 6 years to combat pain from cancer. I watched opiates kill a good friend of mine and I decided I didn't want to be on them amymore. That was the toughest thing I ever went through in my life. The pain was no longer from my cancer but every square inch of my body. And the dope sickness on top of that made me think it wasn't worth it and I should just go back to medicating. It could have been so easy, because the Drs still would have prescribed them to me. It has now been just shy of 2 years clean and I feel great and my pain from the cancer is manageable and quitting was the best thing I've ever done. Stay strong girl. There are a lot of people in your community who will be here for you I'm sure. I am one of them. Keep up the reactions hun!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats! 🎉🎉 Much love & prayers to you. 💙🙏

  • @erinhawks6602
    @erinhawks6602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you April. It is really hard for me to talk about my vices. I let them go 5 years ago and when I chose to break free, I had to remove myself from all the cancerous people in my life that I knew would lead me back into my depression. Thank you for being so honest and it is OK to cry. I still do to this day. I have listened to this song on repeat since it was released yesterday. #HOG4LIFE

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome. And CONGRATS & thank you!! Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @blahahbly11
    @blahahbly11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you and your recovery!!!!

  • @kellybard007
    @kellybard007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this reaction! Proud of you! #HOG fam xoxo was crying too when I heard it and now with you!

  • @billy0bLank
    @billy0bLank 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a real one.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I made a promise to myself when I started my channel in Nov 2019 to always be the REAL TRUE ME....good, bad, & ugly....& I haven't broken that promise yet & NEVER will. I NEVER wanna be a FAKE. Much love. 💙🙏🏼🙏🏾

    • @lottapotta74
      @lottapotta74 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilGShowers You´re the LEAST fake person I have come across :-) P.S You are NOT ugly!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Lotta Helge! 💙🙏

  • @dlehmann8353
    @dlehmann8353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh my...so sorry and Commend you for your Strength! Bless you

  • @kylepirigyi9347
    @kylepirigyi9347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom is a master artist. Goes from rap god to sharing profound pain and stimulating difficult but necessary conversation in a week (couple weeks?). Much respect.

  • @troytucker3467
    @troytucker3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im proud of you.

    • @AprilGReigns
      @AprilGReigns 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! 😁🙏

  • @johncourtney8825
    @johncourtney8825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing...it helps others.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Thank you for watching & commenting! Much love. 😁🙏

  • @G-grandma_Army
    @G-grandma_Army 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let the healing tears flow, sweetie! I’ve never struggled with this type of addiction.I’m so sorry for your pain.

  • @147salsa
    @147salsa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on 10 years!
    Addiction is crippling and anyone who makes it out is a hero!!!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I don't deserve that title or credit, though. God does. Much love. 💙🙏

    • @147salsa
      @147salsa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed... but I think you deserve some too! Many don't make it.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. ♥️🌹

  • @The_Dude_-bt9pd
    @The_Dude_-bt9pd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everytime I watch a reaction or hear this song, I cry every time. I suffer with alcohol use. New years eve 2018 is my sober date. Since I've lost friends and almost family to this disease. Stay strong.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry for your losses. 💔💔 Congrats on your recovery! 🎉🎉 Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @Rob_N_DaMidwest
    @Rob_N_DaMidwest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on your sobriety, that is awesome. My condolences on the loss of your brother. Being emotional is completely understandable and doesn’t warrant an apology. Stay strong.

  • @yodermcconahy3414
    @yodermcconahy3414 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😭😭😭 cryin with you girl so relatable just have faith keep pushing forward🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤

  • @mississippishell240
    @mississippishell240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless You 🙏🙏🙏🙏 You are strong and inspirational. So proud of your
    strength and honesty Creeksquad❤💕

  • @chandaconboy863
    @chandaconboy863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your story. I cried with you during this reaction. I too face down my addictions but sadly lost my big brother in 2011when after several attempts to beat back his alcoholism demons, he committed suicide. Much love and prayers for all of us who have battled addiction, loved people who have faced it or lost their lives in the battle 🙏❤

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sorry for your loss. 💔💔 I wrote & rapped my life story a couple days ago. It's called PAIN MUSIC if you get bored. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏

  • @itsmezaxs
    @itsmezaxs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't like a lot of Toms songs, but this, this I like a lot. The meaning and all of it is fantastic. Great reaction April.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, this is absolutely amazing! Even the hook is amazing! Thank you so much. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @wintermoonomen
    @wintermoonomen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Watching your reaction, hearing your personal struggles and grief and your perseverance with your sobriety. You gave me hope with my own struggles and watching a family member struggling to conquer their own. Fist bump back at ya"!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Prayers. 💙🙏

  • @kcveal5001
    @kcveal5001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This reminds me of my pop pop who was smoking so much that we told him many times to stop but he wouldn’t stop then when he had a stroke and passed away, it hit me really hard and cried and cried because I miss him, my mom’s mother which is my grandma and my Daddy’s dad which is my granddaddy. It makes me stronger but it’s hard to let it go so the Lord is always on my side with my family and friends that gives support 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😭😭😭

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So very sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers. 💙🙏🏼🙏🏾

    • @kcveal5001
      @kcveal5001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AprilGShowers Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @marcuslehman4458
    @marcuslehman4458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on 10 years. 20 here. This brought back so many memories.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats!! 🎉🎉 Thank you! 😁🙏

  • @five_degreesoff8985
    @five_degreesoff8985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing. God loves you always

  • @kylormiller242
    @kylormiller242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Haha I liked before the first word was spoken hahaha 😅 but I already know this is going to be an amazing reaction!!! I can’t wait!! Perfect reaction to watch on my way to therapy 😁 I came back to say I relate to this song a lot too. My drug of choice was methamphetamine. I would shout up 170$ worth once or twice a day. This song hits close to home to me too I’m about to hit 4 years next month

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CONGRATS!! 🎉🎉 We Do Recover! 🙏🏼🙏🏾

  • @HealingMontanaNana
    @HealingMontanaNana 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤ Just sending my love.

  • @nikitacastellon1379
    @nikitacastellon1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. You’ve worked your steps and shared your story many of times and it shows. Good for you. ❤️
    Congrats on your 10 years! 🥳🎉
    Edit: You have nothing to be sorry about, babe! You cry until your heart is content.
    Crying cleanses the soul. 😘

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! You're correct. I worked all 12 Steps of NA with a sponsor. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @murdocsmash7784
    @murdocsmash7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this reaction. Loved hearing your story. I know the feeling and lost loved ones myself to alcohol and drugs. This song was perfect for him to put out for inspiration to get clean or at least try to get help and not be afraid to ask.

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Check out my song called PAIN MUSIC. It's my life story. Much love. 💙🙏

  • @bubblesbubbles2727
    @bubblesbubbles2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    #hangovergang #HOG
    PLANTING SEEDS WITH ... TOM MACDONALD
    🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇🔥😇

  • @rhondap.5817
    @rhondap.5817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless you girl. I understand... Fist bump!💖💖💖✨✨✨

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Much love. 👊💙🙏

  • @kellykurtz1151
    @kellykurtz1151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Crying with you dear… proud of you! Stay strong! We got this 🙏🏻💗

  • @patrickfrostfodd9955
    @patrickfrostfodd9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its is so Hard whenthe panik comes, and The fear, and you are alone, and you had to stay calm, and wait to its over, but it beeing better,

  • @PK01234
    @PK01234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you April! You're beautiful & strong AF! And carry on soldier!

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Much love. 💙🙏

  • @susanbrown2578
    @susanbrown2578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    April G 🙏🙏🙏🙏 obvious you were loving it, hating it and the memories dont fade. Go girl and pay it forward!💪

  • @robinsaylor251
    @robinsaylor251 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo to ten years my girl...

  • @f14racing68
    @f14racing68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cried with you!! first time here.. stay strong!! #HOG

  • @saraohara2504
    @saraohara2504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sending you love ❤️❤️❤️

    • @AprilGShowers
      @AprilGShowers  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 💙🙏♥️🌹