“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” -Revelation 21:4
Coming from someone who’s about to hit 7 years sober, this is incredible. Good job. Edit to add: Wow. The support is incredible. Thank you all so much for the love. It means more than I can even say. And, to answer the most frequently asked question, my sober birthday is September 20! I worked my ass off to get where I am and am proud of that. To those out there still struggling: keep fighting. It’s worth every tear, I promise.
I lost my little brother to drugs... today is his birthday man and this song will play in honor for him!! Thank you for being the voices for so many and truly changing the world with a pen!!
I’m so sorry I know it feels I lost everything but I’m free and now trying to be a good role model for my son. I’ll keep you in my prayers tonight when I pray to Jesus and the Holy Ghost. 🙏
I am sorry for your loss I lost my older brother to addiction. I lost my friend to addiction on Saint Patrick's day at 30 Lost another friend to addiction a yr after he graduated Lost another friend a little after his mom died
I will always see someone who has made it through the darkness and come out the other side better for it as stronger than myself because I've never gone through that darkness.
@@klodabear3932 I pray you never know the feeling. It has been 12 years for me and I still have to fight the demons on a daily basis. Thank you for your support for those of us who do have that monkey on our back.
Tom, I'm 33 years old and have never really been a music person. Friday night I was watching videos on youtube on my TV and a got a mid video ad that popped up.....it was THIS video. Usually I skip through the ads or video features that pop up but I managed to sit for an entire 3 minutes captivated by what I was watching. The next 3 hours I spent binge watching your work. I have no idea how I have not heard of you before......you are amazing.
My Son was an addict. This cuts straight to the bone. All my fears. He’s clean, married, has a daughter, steady job…we’re blessed. So are you! Thank you!!
Being a proud parent hits in many different ways doesn't it... they did it bc they have amazing people like you in their lives to support that hardship 😃
I've been clean approaching 21 years. Everyday when I wake up I thank the Lord for his gift of life... And for the Angels he sent to me in the form of my wife and child. I've buried more friends and peers in 21 years than I'd ever imagined possible.... I feel for them as they never found the reason(s) to hang it up. If not for my wife and child, I know I'd be right there with them. They were, and still remain the sole reason and source of strength I needed to get clean. I was always told that idle hands were the devil's playground. What a true statement.
“Deleting all the numbers from your phone”is one of the hardest things to do. You have to fully let go of your past to be able to start a new beginning. Love the new song!!
@@honeybadgerusa5689 Karizma. 2ish years ago many girls came out about who he is. Some alleged that he raped them(some are minors) I have dozens of screenshots/proof saved from when all this went down. You should look into it. There's a lot of evidence.
As someone who went through this several times, it hits hard and is a great representation of the experience. By the grace of God and the strength He has provided me I have been able to keep addiction at bay for 21 years now. To anyone out there struggling, know that it is possible. All things are possible through Christ. I'm praying for you, whoever you are.
I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear si
This song makes me think “what if” What if Tom wasn’t as strong as he is. We would never have known him and his music/art. I am so thankful he is with us everyday. Love to Tom and all of the #HOG FAM4life❤️ …and for all of their lives still lived.
Praying for you Tom. My son drank to fight depression. He lost his fight with depression April 4, 2014. Live ! Just live. You are so needed in this world.
Dear Sweet Mom of this precious son you described, my heart goes out to you and hope you will have every day in peace and joy even thought some days you must miss your child more than words can describe. Sending you much love, hope it helps a little that there are folks out in this world who care about you and your journey.
Thank you for sharing. Prayer is so powerful. I lost my brother to the same battle. I've learned so much since then, their legacy is not wasted in the people we walk with, who's loved ones are still alive.
I'm sure that sorry doesn't help much, but it's all some have to offer. 😥 If it helps you , know that so many of us teach our children with stories like yours. And we won't stop. And that helps at least one person, if not so many more. ❤
I'm 50, terminal, docs say I won't see next month, between no life gang and hang over gang I'm motivated more and more to fight. I mean I gotta see what drops on Friday right? Thanks Tom for all you do and hang over gang for considering me family. Much love!
I just discovered Tom Macdonald. Im 50 been clean 6 months on 2/16/24. I Thank God for Tom Macdonald. I had my first real craving today. When i thought about throwing those 180 days away. I thought of "Best Rapper Ever." It's amazing how a guy so young can be so "Wise Beyond his Years." Thank you again
You’re beautiful. Don’t let anybody tell you different! Stay strong, hold on, we are all on this crazy ride together. Love and beauty have no boundaries. Our destination is made better by the good souls we connect with on the way. Ignore the fools. ✌🏻❤️🏴
@@hannahstaab7454 Well done Hanna. Your arrogance overwhelms you so much that you feel empowered with shitty comments like that! Shallow. I’ll pray for you.
Same reason as Ryan Upchurch.. And ALOT of other independent artists.. We don't need radio anymore! They are doing fine without them.. They are able to get thier messages out easier without all the BS!! Support your favorite independent artists!!
21 of Feb this year I will be 5 years sober. No song has ever, EVER, reached my heart like this. Man, you just get it. That is all I can say. You just get it.
Life is so much more better when you can see and understand how beautiful it is when you not numbing your Self from feeling and Living it. Stay Strong and Living your Life to the Full.👍
We have less than a day to get this video to three million views. Actually less than sixteen hours from now. We need to keep pushing, watch it atleast 5 times from each device you have just on TH-cam alone
Awesome!! Definitely something to be said with pride. 2 months shy of 15yrs myself. I WILL make it to 15 too! Definitely nothing easy about it but it CAN be done ❤✌
Can we all just take a second to appreciate the fact that we are seeing Tom how Nova sees Tom? No doubt the lyrics are his, the soul is his, but it's his love, Nova, who is getting his lighting right, who is capturing the visual... this is how his girlfriend sees him artistically, and I think that's beatiful.
My husband made it. Thank God 🙏. He got clean not long before we met.. and I needed him, so bad. He’s such a good man. We’ve been together 9yrs, married 7, and have 2 beautiful kids. ❤To anyone struggling. You can make it. Because there’s a beautiful life waiting for you.
Just like Em was the one who told it like it was, here is Tom doing the same. Every generation needs this. You snowflakes have Tom now. Listen carefully, because you're the reason, and the ones who can change it. Stop with the hate and the cancel culture and the me me me bullshit, and focus on the real problem. We are losing our country to people who have no business being here, that should be priority NO. 1
listen to Ryan upchurch - Nutshell. Now that’s a solid song about addiction the realest! You won’t regret. And the original one of the greatest songs of all time no doubt check it out for yourself!!!!
Why does everyone count the days from when you got clean. I am proud of anyone who can get clean it is the hardest thing I ever did but honestly I don't remember the day I changed and I really don't want to Why because the person I was when I was addicted is not the person I am now.
Hey tom, just wanted to let you know I called my doctor today to start rehab and it's all because of u my friend. 3 week detox and I'm gonna fight after as well...thank you
detox for 3 weeks? i think you mean 3 days bro lol, More than 85% of addicts will relapse within their first year of treatment don't be that guy, don't fool yourself either getting on suboxone start with the vivitrol shot
For anyone still struggling, you can do it! Me and my husband used pills, heroin and cocaine together for over 7 years, lost everything we had, were homeless, in debt, in and out of jail. We are now still together, married, have 3 beautiful kids, own our own home and have everything we could want and need. We made it out together and have been sober for over 7 years! It can be done if you want it bad enough! And you can change your life around completely. Even if it seems hopeless and like you'll never get back to a normal life, you can!
As a man in a life of recovery, it never ends, but we fight, and claim strength from God to never look down.. Never. Look. Down. Our chins are held high, tears may fall, but our chins remain high.
Addiction is gradual until it’s sudden! Several attempts later, and coming up on 14 years sober. If I can you can, one second at a time becomes one minute become a day become a week a month a year but the fight is always right now! I know my tigers are in the tall grass following along and staying low to the ground. Every second I watch and defend my ground as if my life depends on it, because it does! God bless all those in the fight, the weapons to defend come from our father in heaven. If you doubt this, how have your weapons worked so far? Just saying I’ve learned what works and God knows I’ve tried what doesn’t. If he created you, surely he can defend you. You have only to ask him.
Sometimes TH-cam comment sections are hilarious and sometimes it will piss you off. But every once in a while it will restore your faith in humanity from the outpouring of support and positivity. This is one of those times.
I just said basically the exact same thing to my husband earlier today I played the song constantly ever since it came out but as I listen to the song I read the outpouring of love Give Me Faith in humanity still as well
We have less than a day to get this video to three million views. Actually less than sixteen hours from now. We need to keep pushing, watch it atleast 5 times from each device you have just on TH-cam alone 💕
Tom, I have been clean for 23 years. I know your struggle and you will have good days and bad days but eventually the good ones will be more than the bad. It gets better it gets easier. Being alone will become your comfort zone. I know this comment is very late but I just recently found your music and it is great. Came across this song today and just felt a need to reach out. I don't know how long you have been sober but you keep going. I love you, your fans love you. Continue to speak truth, there are so many who need to hear it. This song will turn people around. I know it. This will make people believe and let them know they are not alone. THANK YOU!!!
Tom's the best of all.. for emotional reasons... iv beat alcohol and crack and heroin all because tom macdonald helped me see the light... and wow tom Macdonald what a lovely guy you are love ya xxx
Hey Tom. I’m 35. I have an issue I’m trying to control and this song spoke to me like nothing ever in my life. Thank you so much for this. You really helped me. I wish you the best. You’re amazing
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM stay strong my friend. I ran into that same scenario once. Flush the opiates right away and ifnyou need something stronger than ibuprofen head to a pharmacist and ask them to prescribe you behind the counter grade naproxens
As an addict in recovery this song hits so close to home. Every word he spoke I went through. Tom thank you so damn much for giving us a voice and making everyone aware of the struggles of being an addict. I'll have 30 months on the 25th this month!!!
Man this hit home. Brought tears to my eyes. 4 years sober. Will fight the addiction the rest of my life but refuse to let it win. It's hard but you got this Tom. We are here fighting with you!
I'm 32 months sober. It took multiple trys. I had 2 alcohol induced seizures from the withdrawals. It was by far the hardest thing I ever battled through. Since being sober. I found myself a beautiful woman that I married too. Became a homeowner and we had our first child together 7 months ago. My beautiful wife and beautiful daughter named Willow and son Wyatt are the reasons I keep going everyday. Prayers to all of you struggling. The struggle really never goes away. It just becomes maintainable. Stay strong. Much love ❤️
Same…I’m scared but my life…my love is wrestling. So much wrestling has helped. Eddie Guerrero is an inspiration. Hearing Kevin Nash’s words about his son. My aunt saying I’ve seen people die before 40 from alcohol. Waking up asking God please help me. I’m trying so hard to phase alcohol out of my life. Last night was ROUGH. Every fiber of me was say drink up. But my soul was saying no! This song is helping too…rather ironic considering Tom was a wrestler.
Keep it up! I too am sober finally. I had a 23 year long gnarly Opiate addiction. Which began at 14 with My father feeding me prescription pain pills. I got sober at 37. I am now just over a year fully clean and sober. And I still am in a program and I go to my outpatient clinic 4x a week still! I started at 7 days a week. Very slowly allowed for tiny bits of more freedom. I think I’ll work a program of one kind or another for the rest of my life. Which is overwhelming at times to think too deeply about. But considering the absolute hell I survived in for the first half of my life this should be looked at as a blessing not a curse. It saved my life. I was praying every single night to not wake up the next day. I wanted to die I had become so depressed and trapped. But now my life is slowly getting better and better. I just wanted to tell you I know your pain. I understand the struggle. As well as the blessings That all come at you at once when you change your life and stop using and have to face everything head on that u have avoided or swept under the rug for so long. It sounds like your on an amazing path now! ❤
Jake, My daughter wants to say thank you to Tom for helping my daddy 😢 hardest war ever! Coming from a marine that was shot.. Getting “call me names” tattooed on my back. It’s fuel to my fire!
Today is day 16 no alcohol for me. This song has become my gospel. Listen every day multiple times. Reminds me I’m not alone and I can come out on the other side. But some moments are hard. So glad I found this song.
Mike I really hope you make it. I'm stage 4 cirrhosis and the clock is ticking, if you quit before you do serious damage like I did you can avoid this. It's a sllooow and painful death
Cried throughout this. I lost a good friend to alcoholism, he died in pain. We all have our addictions, some worse than others.. Everyone can relate to this song, either by experience or vicariously through a loved one. Rise up.
He has a few songs that beat me up inside this one hit hard. Struggling with a "functional alcoholic" addiction for 19 years now. Seems I quit for a few days and soon as I buy a bottle and drink the next song on my play list is sober. Crazy. I made it 14 days and just replasped yesterday I hope I can start over again today 😭
@Chance Welsh I know it really isnt my place to step in here, but i hope you dont mind if i do. I lost my brother almost a year ago, I do not want to remind you of the pain your loss would cause. I want to remind you how much she loves you and im sure getting clean isnt easy but its worth it, to yourself and others, YOUR life is worth it. Whenever you are ready to fight the fight call on her and pray (if that's what you do). I miss my brother so much and i know at the end of the day everyone is going to do what their gonna do. I just hope this message makes you think twice about how precious your life is. And when you are ready I pray you seek help.
@WHO LOVES OLIVIA only 1,999.00 to go !!!! Your gettin there , slowly but surely! If only you could give yourself more than one thumbs up I’m sure you’d be over the top right now. Don’t Olivia have friends or someone?
As a former addict I suspect he did, I did. He wasn't sick, he was sad and hurting and couldn't overcome the pain. Addiction is the symptom not the cause
My mom died of an overdose almost one year ago and my dad has been sober over 2 years now. One beat addiction, one didnt. With my mom being gone it’s hard but I love that songs like this help to see the perspective and heart of someone who struggles with addiction. Tom music like this is ministry. It’s therapy. God had a plan and purpose for your life!
The greatest attribute about Tom is honesty. Life is so hard, as a parent and pastor I raise a son with addiction. Almost lost him twice. He turned to me yesterday and said. "Dad, I wont look down". Love you Tom, you will never know the impact you are having. Praying for you and Nova daily.
well thanks for making me tear up. Lol you sound like an amazing father. my mother was thankfully always there for me through my addiction and recovery too
@@karene9402 thank you so very much. I needed this today. I'm a recovering heroin addict and nearly relapsed today. So I've had a very stress filled, emotional day. I truly feel God works through people. Idk why, but just seeing this comment made me feel a sense of peace and comfort. I know i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Thank you for the lovely comment, my friend. My God bless you and yours
I'm 12 months clean from my i.v meth addiction TODAY Tom, and you helped me get there. Thank you for the gifts of life, determination, drive, hope, strength, love, truth, sobriety, self worth, self respect Tom, I don't know if I could have done it without you.
As a recovering addict, this song is definitely staying close to me. When he said he tried to call his friends, but none are answering, that hit the most. Stay strong, Tom
Hello. I'm sorry for the comment. I am a student and I make some vids to help you have a good time and distract you a little from day to day, also with the hope that this helping me a little to pay for my studies. I would really appreciate it if you spend a couple of minutes seeing and enjoying my work. Thanks for your time good people.
Congratulations brotha, I don’t know too much about addictions so I can’t relate to much, however my sister has been destroyed by years of alcohol abuse, 3 years being sober is no easy step. Keep it going 🙏🙏
“Deleted all the numbers from my phone, I’m staying home. Wishin I was high with all my friends” Damn dog, I feel that. Thank G-d I’ve managed to stay sober for a few years now. Love you Tom. 🙌🏼❤️
Was an alcoholic for a long time, and when I quit drinking, I lost most of my "friends." It was hard, but now I'm happy and see things for what they are. Thanks for what you do.
I drink because of work. How I really wanna put this kid on his back. I hate my morning job. Today was pushing 30 hours no sleep. Morning job didn’t help at all. I hate calling in. Night job is ironically a liquor store. I’m really trying to stop drinking. I feel like I’m fighting for my life. The people at the liquor store have been nothing but kind to me & for that I can’t thank them enough. A coworker at the liquor store is a worse drinker than me. I’d like to help him stop but I know he won’t.
the tattoo that says “see you tomorrow” gave me chills. that sentence saved and continues to save my life. it’s what my sponsor has said to me every day for the last 3 years. never leave without making a commitment for the next day. i love this 💕 thank you tom
@@saanasalonen8684 i’ll keep you in my prayers, i felt the same way. it took me a couple times to get it, i spent a while floating around aa and na and never really doing a lot. thankfully i made it back and have stayed this time. it does work, when you work it. best of luck on your journey. i wish you the willingness 💕
Actually cried watching this, recovery feels like drowning and not being able to see your reflection clearly, like you're just a broken mess. This hit hard at home Tom, keep it coming, thanks for reminding me I'm not alone in this.
18 years addicted too meth and opiates, 4 hospital stays, 3 times in psych ward and I now have almost 5 years of sobriety. It made me cry also bro, much love and hang in there it gets better. ❤❤
I've been clean for years and this brought tears to my eyes.... life's just hurtful. I'm a Christian today. That was a bright light once I bent my knees. Had hope. Hope wasn't there before.
I haven't punctured my skin with a needle since February 26, 2018...since then I have conquered hepatitis C and gained employment. I now work everyday. I'm just blessed to be above ground. Good shit Tom! Keep it up.
Dear Tom, I just got out of rehab today the 11th of September. We were fortunate to have group music therapy and Sober and Withdrawals brought almost 24 people in recovery, to tears. They learned about you and a whole lot about themselves! Thank you.
Most of Tom's Videos are done with minimal shots, minimal budgets, minimal effects, ALL MUSIC. and week after week he still hits. We are watching history
I agree with all, except that his videos are made with minimal effects... "Best Rapper Ever" "No Lives Matter" & "Cancelled" ...just to name a few, have awesome effects. I saw a comment from Nova, many months ago, saying that they were going to quit putting so much work into the making of their videos. I wish that they'd go back to making really visually captivating videos, again, at least once on awhile...like "Buttholes" because @NovaRockafeller is a master at that. Her videos add SO MUCH to the music...the colors & effects make it so I'm fully drawn in & have to watch them over & over. I have never seen videos as good as hers from any big label. They both have amazing futures ahead of them!
The addiction is a blast, it’s giving it up that feels like hell. It’s the plummet to the bottom after being on the top, the breakup with the love of your life. The drugs and alcohol and excess are an artificial heaven, but giving them up makes you feel like you’re truly damned. The good thing is that you can survive it. It will be the hardest thing you’ve ever done, you will feel like death would be preferable, but you can survive. You can find a new normal, with an authentic high and an authentic low. It will NEVER feel like it did, but your life can still be great. Be strong.
The last few years of my heroin addiction (and the painful health repercussions I dealt with for years) were so horrific that I can't really conjure up many good memories. I've been clean since 2014, right when fentanyl was just becoming big where I lived in Springfield, Mass. Every single person I used with (including my husband who overdosed on 2/11/15) is dead. In the nearly 9 years, I've been able to become a great mom, go back to school to get my social work degree and help others. It took a lot of work (for me, it included years of therapy to deal with trauma that led me to drugs and 3 years on MMAT. I know NA/AA is great, but it wasn't helpful for me alone) but I literally shudder when I think of using. I'm so grateful and it truly gets better!
I'm 3.5 years sober... previously I had exactly 2 years sobriety but thought it would be a great idea to have some champagne on a new year's night. One of the worst decisions I've made in my life and when I was drinking I made many many bad choices. I was passed out drunk when I got into my account, which I am now T12 complete paraplegic. Addiction is horrible, I've lost many friends to addiction and now my 5 year olds mother is using and hasn't been in our daughters life going on 2.5 years. Thank you Tom for bringing this to the forefront. One Day at a Time. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to write this. Cheers 🇨🇦
Two of the biggest things that stuck with me from people at meetings... "Rock bottom is when you decide to put the shovel down" The other one is an inner monologue a guy said he'd have from time to time cause he had to drive past the bottle shop on his way home... "Maybe you should stop and get a bottle" "Nah maybe tomorrow" he was 34 years sober at the time. You all got this. I'm only at 8 months but the future looks brighter and brighter every day ❤
@King Longface yea that dumb. No one waste there time watching two young guys do dumb shit like ask a guy if he really looked at his own girls ass....... or asking a driver if they like pie with no pie.... this is dumb as fack
@iBobby2012 every addicts experience is different. Anyone who chooses to share their story through music, has their own creative way & style. A 'real' addict song is any song that is based on someone's life of addiction, recovery, relapses etc & there is no limit to that because you can get addicted to literally ANYTHING. It's not a competition. anyone that has went through, is going through, or is watching someone go through an addiction understand this and feel the pain to the core of their heart. You can't fucking fake addiction. You obviously don't understand. Just another salty man.
I've battled addiction most of my life, being clean for the last 14 years my life has transformed into something completely different. I felt this video more than most at my core. Thanks for that.
Congrats, I’m right behind you at 13 years. I’ve worked hard to bring myself back. Got a good job beautiful wife that has battled it with me, 20 years married, and 4 amazing kids!! Life is good and I’ll never go back!!
@@casenix I'm really happy that you're living a great life, there's no need for us to ever look back at those times. It's all about what we do with our lives now. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do.
"I Tried to call all my friends, but none of them are answering" getting clean is when you find out who your real friends are and which are users and enablers.
We have to learn to ok with being alone... We learn by doing. I love AA. through AA I have a tight support group, of friends I can reach out to and not feel so alone. I love my AA family , even though I came in because of meth addiction. They loved me through it. Now when I call enough of my Real friends, my clean and sober friends, one always answers. God is good.
My brother in law, someone I consider to a brother to me than my own brother, he drank himself to death too.. it killed me when he died.. i also had a good friend that I helped to get clean, and after Hurricane Katrina, he went back to drugs and OD. I think I cried for a month.. this song says and proves, your true friends will b there for u when u need them the most..
Lost a few, 2 girlfriends as well I couldn't stop that or Coke no longer take drugs and unbelievable I can take or leave alcohol alone I've been rehabilitation 3 times every alcohol addiction group u can think of and I surrender to god living room floor and my life is million times better 🙏
The last time i watched your videos i was attempting to get sober. And now here i stand, sober for a year. It gets harder before it gets better. But it does get so. Much. Better.
The first time I head this song, it brought me back to the dark days when i was 14-16. my dad wasn't a good person and abused me. I'm only 17 now but still really depressed and drink behind their backs and vape all the time. this song has really touched me through all of the dark times when I'm unable to talk to my girl about the shit that goes on at home. Thanks Tom. your music is amazing!
From an addict who has been through countless nights without sleep, and too many days spent in hell.. thank you Tom for reminding us that we are not alone, and giving this family another reason to stick together.
Been there, done that, pray to God that I get another day clean. Been 37 years so far. I thank God he puts people like Tom out there to continue to inspire us and give us hope!
BRO forget the industry. You doing it bigger and bigger every week. I pray this one reaches someone out there to show we are all going through this thing called life together... Love you fam!
God bless you! May you find the LOVE OF WHO YOU WANT TO BE NOW and enjoy a NEW YOU!!! a great read to help you stay strong is conversations with God by neale walsch as his books gave me 15 yrs so far and i have NEVER BEEN HAPPIER...life is still my life but I CHANGED. .i am in love with god myself and life....that keeps me sober ;-)
It has been 12 years for me as of January 11th and I still fight it daily. I am so proud of you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. If you EVER need an ear or anything please hit me up. Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight. Much love and respect!!
same haven't touch drugs in over 3 years just methadone everyday for 3years and it's the hardest thing iv'e had to do in my life staying in most of the time is no fun its not worth it.PLEASE KIDS DON'T DO DRUGS IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE!
#TomMacdonald said “Tryna stay clean, I just really need a reason” I hope he knows he is that reason for thousands of people. I haven’t been in those shoes, but after this song I felt it.
I give tons of credit to any recovering addict or alcoholic. I can’t imagine the torment. This song should be a theme song to recovery. Best of luck all.
Thank you. Jesus helped me quit drinking 1 year 5months 8 days. Quit smoking bud 3 days ago. Jesus is helping me quit smoking cigarettes too. It’s a battle for sure but trust in the Lord and he will show us the light. God bless sir.
Thank you for your kindness. I am a recovering addict/alcoholic I have been sober for 3 years from the alchohol after drinking 17 years it was hell on earth iv been clean from the pills and everything else for 13 years
When my father died I spent weeks in the basement struggling with withdrawal. 12 years off the stuff but we’re always only a few steps from the edge keep your support
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“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
-Revelation 21:4
guess where we are
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AMEN....EST LACE UP....
MGK READ THAT IN HIS TRACK🙌😇🖤🎼❣
@@osmacar5331 Hell on earth
AMEN
Coming from someone who’s about to hit 7 years sober, this is incredible. Good job.
Edit to add: Wow. The support is incredible. Thank you all so much for the love. It means more than I can even say. And, to answer the most frequently asked question, my sober birthday is September 20! I worked my ass off to get where I am and am proud of that. To those out there still struggling: keep fighting. It’s worth every tear, I promise.
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Beyond proud of you. I’ll be there one day
Congratulations
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Congrats sam🙏🖤
I lost my little brother to drugs... today is his birthday man and this song will play in honor for him!! Thank you for being the voices for so many and truly changing the world with a pen!!
im so sorry for your loss. sending you my thoughts and prayers.
RIP little bro, lm sorry u went thro that
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I’m so sorry I know it feels I lost everything but I’m free and now trying to be a good role model for my son. I’ll keep you in my prayers tonight when I pray to Jesus and the Holy Ghost. 🙏
I am sorry for your loss I lost my older brother to addiction.
I lost my friend to addiction on Saint Patrick's day at 30
Lost another friend to addiction a yr after he graduated
Lost another friend a little after his mom died
A rapper actually trying to help people. ❤ when you find Tom, you love Tom. ❤
If you don’t know what this feels like be glad, and have compassion for those who have.
Amen!
Amen
I will always see someone who has made it through the darkness and come out the other side better for it as stronger than myself because I've never gone through that darkness.
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@@klodabear3932 I pray you never know the feeling. It has been 12 years for me and I still have to fight the demons on a daily basis. Thank you for your support for those of us who do have that monkey on our back.
Tom, I'm 33 years old and have never really been a music person. Friday night I was watching videos on youtube on my TV and a got a mid video ad that popped up.....it was THIS video. Usually I skip through the ads or video features that pop up but I managed to sit for an entire 3 minutes captivated by what I was watching. The next 3 hours I spent binge watching your work. I have no idea how I have not heard of you before......you are amazing.
same here...50 years old fart on binge watching tom
47 and I did the same when I first discovered him.
Welcome to the Tom rabbit hole
you are delusional
Such an amazing artist
My Son was an addict. This cuts straight to the bone. All my fears. He’s clean, married, has a daughter, steady job…we’re blessed. So are you! Thank you!!
Same here Jema.. Very blessed
Being a proud parent hits in many different ways doesn't it... they did it bc they have amazing people like you in their lives to support that hardship 😃
Same here.
Same here
Congrats to your son. He deserves all of the happiness in the world. He's seen hell and walked out of it!
I've been clean approaching 21 years. Everyday when I wake up I thank the Lord for his gift of life... And for the Angels he sent to me in the form of my wife and child. I've buried more friends and peers in 21 years than I'd ever imagined possible.... I feel for them as they never found the reason(s) to hang it up. If not for my wife and child, I know I'd be right there with them. They were, and still remain the sole reason and source of strength I needed to get clean. I was always told that idle hands were the devil's playground. What a true statement.
“Deleting all the numbers from your phone”is one of the hardest things to do. You have to fully let go of your past to be able to start a new beginning.
Love the new song!!
“Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be...”
-Alan Watts 🖤🖤🖤
Truth.
I did this when I was 18 and changed my number to get away from a bad group of friends. It was hella hard, but helped.
I’ve been there…. The shitty part, is when you realize they still have your number, and don’t even try to call. That’s when you know.
Fucking FACTS.
I love the singing and songwriting in this. Great work brother
Cya in Columbus Riz!
I haven't forgotten about what you did to those girls.
@@Random-px4lm What are you commenting about? Who are you responding to?
@@honeybadgerusa5689 Karizma. 2ish years ago many girls came out about who he is. Some alleged that he raped them(some are minors) I have dozens of screenshots/proof saved from when all this went down. You should look into it. There's a lot of evidence.
@@honeybadgerusa5689 just checked right now and allegedly he has 30+ rape accusations.
Tom I think this might be your best work to date it is so well written and the emotion behind it is so genuine! Truly amazing!
Mass you drop emotional stuff as well and the past year or so you've been grinding HARD! I'll see you next stream!
Ya, I might agree. Pretty emotional just watching it.
I agree
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Yes. It is!!!
As someone who went through this several times, it hits hard and is a great representation of the experience. By the grace of God and the strength He has provided me I have been able to keep addiction at bay for 21 years now. To anyone out there struggling, know that it is possible. All things are possible through Christ. I'm praying for you, whoever you are.
Tom is a genre-defying artist. He’s in a league of his own.
I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear si
This song makes me think “what if”
What if Tom wasn’t as strong as he is. We would never have known him and his music/art. I am so thankful he is with us everyday. Love to Tom and all of the #HOG FAM4life❤️ …and for all of their lives still lived.
Hard to have a genre when he hits all if them
He sure is
Umm.. you mean his Disney-sing-along choruses coupled with some rap... soo dynamic.. 😂
I’m a recovering addict, and I fucking made it.
Amen!
Yes!
Proud of you!
Congrats :) keep it up
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Musicians create. Entertainers perform. Legends inspire.
Wow, can I borrow this? Love that phrase. Thank you.
*Taking place during Batman's early days, this summer watch part 1&2 of "The Long Halloween"!*
Love it, Tom & Nova!!!! Breaking aĺ the records! Thank you for all of your patriotism for America! We love you too! Can't wait for the wedding!!!
Praying for you Tom. My son drank to fight depression. He lost his fight with depression April 4, 2014. Live ! Just live. You are so needed in this world.
Dear Sweet Mom of this precious son you described, my heart goes out to you and hope you will have every day in peace and joy even thought some days you must miss your child more than words can describe. Sending you much love, hope it helps a little that there are folks out in this world who care about you and your journey.
I’m so sorry
Thank you for sharing. Prayer is so powerful. I lost my brother to the same battle. I've learned so much since then, their legacy is not wasted in the people we walk with, who's loved ones are still alive.
I'm sure that sorry doesn't help much, but it's all some have to offer. 😥 If it helps you , know that so many of us teach our children with stories like yours. And we won't stop. And that helps at least one person, if not so many more. ❤
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I'm 50, terminal, docs say I won't see next month, between no life gang and hang over gang I'm motivated more and more to fight. I mean I gotta see what drops on Friday right? Thanks Tom for all you do and hang over gang for considering me family. Much love!
Wishing you the best bud:(
Light and love your way
Nobody knows what the future holds. Your post is inspiring! Keep strong!
Stay strong sir, and much love to you ❤️❤️
All love to you, Scott. Thanks for being our family
4 days clean at the moment, been trying to quit for 10 years. I'm listening to this song to fight the cravings.
Addict here I have to to set my timer every 30 minutes to not use...keep fighting bro. Take care
Listen to sleeping ute by Grizzly Bear...that one helps me a lot
🙏🏼Rob🙏🏼💕
Fucking warrior! Keep fighting! 5+ yrs for me.
You got this. If it was easy there would be no addicts. It will be worth it.
I just discovered Tom Macdonald. Im 50 been clean 6 months on 2/16/24. I Thank God for Tom Macdonald. I had my first real craving today. When i thought about throwing those 180 days away. I thought of "Best Rapper Ever." It's amazing how a guy so young can be so "Wise Beyond his Years." Thank you again
As we confront the triggers clean, we become stronger.
Hope ur free?
I Truely Hope that you're Doing Well and continue to Stay Strong with the Fight.👍
“I can see my rib cage but I can’t eat.”
That hits hard man.
ugh same.
@BILLIE SAYS DUH I'll listen, once it drops.
You’re beautiful.
Don’t let anybody tell you different!
Stay strong, hold on, we are all on this crazy ride together.
Love and beauty have no boundaries.
Our destination is made better by the good souls we connect with on the way.
Ignore the fools.
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but tom's been getting fat
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Well done Hanna.
Your arrogance overwhelms you so much that you feel empowered with shitty comments like that!
Shallow.
I’ll pray for you.
Why isn't Toms music on the radio? His music needs to be everywhere.
Independent artists aren't allowed on the radio. The radio is all garbage music
It's not on there because he speaks the truth
TRUE THAT!! %100, EVVERRYWHHERRE
Cuz he’s garbage lmao
Same reason as Ryan Upchurch.. And ALOT of other independent artists.. We don't need radio anymore! They are doing fine without them.. They are able to get thier messages out easier without all the BS!! Support your favorite independent artists!!
So raw, so real. To everyone struggling just know their is life on the other side of addiction! I am 13 years clean and if I can do it, anyone can! ❤
Amen to that Misty!! Clean 23 yrs!
Congratulations Misty 😊
Im 3 and half weeks clean . I pray 🙏 I get there
Congratulations misty!!
@@timothy2935 one day at a time, you are not alone and have a whole army behind you!💕
HOG 4EVER ❤️
21 of Feb this year I will be 5 years sober. No song has ever, EVER, reached my heart like this. Man, you just get it. That is all I can say. You just get it.
Congratulations on your Sobriety !!! It's never easy, but it's worth it . See, nothing worth it is ever easy, but the Sobriety IS WORTH IT.
@@chrisrojice7475 Thanks buddy :) It turns out it is quite easy when you have a reason. At least in my experience.
Life is so much more better when you can see and understand how beautiful it is when you not numbing your Self from feeling and Living it. Stay Strong and Living your Life to the Full.👍
Congratulations and God bless you! Keep doing it one day at a time.
There's millions of people out there that needed this, thank you Tom..
We have less than a day to get this video to three million views. Actually less than sixteen hours from now. We need to keep pushing, watch it atleast 5 times from each device you have just on TH-cam alone
Amen
This one really hit home. 15 years clean now.
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Proud of you brother 15 years strong is amazing
Congratulations,man. Keep thriving!
Awesome!! Definitely something to be said with pride. 2 months shy of 15yrs myself. I WILL make it to 15 too! Definitely nothing easy about it but it CAN be done ❤✌
@@Pisces-1978 keep that energy you're all amazing people
Can we all just take a second to appreciate the fact that we are seeing Tom how Nova sees Tom? No doubt the lyrics are his, the soul is his, but it's his love, Nova, who is getting his lighting right, who is capturing the visual... this is how his girlfriend sees him artistically, and I think that's beatiful.
Ive thought this so many times. No production company in the world can give us the loving shots that Nova brings.
Couldn't of said it any better
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So true. Nova is a true talent just like Tom.
It was a stupid song
My husband made it. Thank God 🙏. He got clean not long before we met.. and I needed him, so bad. He’s such a good man. We’ve been together 9yrs, married 7, and have 2 beautiful kids. ❤To anyone struggling. You can make it. Because there’s a beautiful life waiting for you.
The genius about tom's work is that he scratches at wounds almost everyone has, in one version or another.
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Just like Em was the one who told it like it was, here is Tom doing the same. Every generation needs this. You snowflakes have Tom now. Listen carefully, because you're the reason, and the ones who can change it. Stop with the hate and the cancel culture and the me me me bullshit, and focus on the real problem. We are losing our country to people who have no business being here, that should be priority NO. 1
@@thishandleisnotavailable get off the internet gramps
listen to Ryan upchurch - Nutshell. Now that’s a solid song about addiction the realest! You won’t regret. And the original one of the greatest songs of all time no doubt check it out for yourself!!!!
@@steadytime dont bring country into this....
Spot on! I never want to go thru that feeling again. 12yrs 8months 17days clean & sober.
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So proud of and happy for you ❤💓
Congratulations. What an amazing accomplishment
Why does everyone count the days from when you got clean. I am proud of anyone who can get clean it is the hardest thing I ever did but honestly I don't remember the day I changed and I really don't want to Why because the person I was when I was addicted is not the person I am now.
Hey tom, just wanted to let you know I called my doctor today to start rehab and it's all because of u my friend. 3 week detox and I'm gonna fight after as well...thank you
hell ya, you stay strong and you can do it!
Good for you!! You’ve got this!
That's amazing!! Don't know if I've ever been proud a stranger before...🤔 That's a first! I wish you all of the strength in the world!!👊👏
detox for 3 weeks? i think you mean 3 days bro lol, More than 85% of addicts will relapse within their first year of treatment don't be that guy, don't fool yourself either getting on suboxone start with the vivitrol shot
Hope youre rocking it! ❤
For anyone still struggling, you can do it! Me and my husband used pills, heroin and cocaine together for over 7 years, lost everything we had, were homeless, in debt, in and out of jail. We are now still together, married, have 3 beautiful kids, own our own home and have everything we could want and need. We made it out together and have been sober for over 7 years! It can be done if you want it bad enough! And you can change your life around completely. Even if it seems hopeless and like you'll never get back to a normal life, you can!
Tom really is on his own level. Genuine artist.
As a man in a life of recovery, it never ends, but we fight, and claim strength from God to never look down.. Never. Look. Down. Our chins are held high, tears may fall, but our chins remain high.
Well said!
Thank you. I needed that. Powerful. Tears may fall but chin up!!
Addiction is gradual until it’s sudden! Several attempts later, and coming up on 14 years sober. If I can you can, one second at a time becomes one minute become a day become a week a month a year but the fight is always right now! I know my tigers are in the tall grass following along and staying low to the ground. Every second I watch and defend my ground as if my life depends on it, because it does! God bless all those in the fight, the weapons to defend come from our father in heaven. If you doubt this, how have your weapons worked so far? Just saying I’ve learned what works and God knows I’ve tried what doesn’t. If he created you, surely he can defend you. You have only to ask him.
All of us that are addicts will be addicts our entire lives. Once we forgive ourselves for that, and acknowledge it, we can really stay sober imo.
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM haha that was too much.. glad you're staying strong though
Sometimes TH-cam comment sections are hilarious and sometimes it will piss you off. But every once in a while it will restore your faith in humanity from the outpouring of support and positivity. This is one of those times.
I was absolutely thinking about the same thing ! Wow, well said my friend ❤️❤️❤️
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I just said basically the exact same thing to my husband earlier today I played the song constantly ever since it came out but as I listen to the song I read the outpouring of love Give Me Faith in humanity still as well
We have less than a day to get this video to three million views. Actually less than sixteen hours from now. We need to keep pushing, watch it atleast 5 times from each device you have just on TH-cam alone
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Tom, I have been clean for 23 years. I know your struggle and you will have good days and bad days but eventually the good ones will be more than the bad. It gets better it gets easier. Being alone will become your comfort zone. I know this comment is very late but I just recently found your music and it is great. Came across this song today and just felt a need to reach out. I don't know how long you have been sober but you keep going. I love you, your fans love you. Continue to speak truth, there are so many who need to hear it. This song will turn people around. I know it. This will make people believe and let them know they are not alone. THANK YOU!!!
“Tryin’ to stay clean, I just really need a reason”
Hits hard
Make God your reason give thanks to him that you are still here to change who you are
Bruh... Same, literally started crying. Im currently on my withdrawals tho..
Bro you are the reason man you got this just push yourself
@@Oscarr_Official I know the feeling , too well. Sending my regards
@@Oscarr_Official Hang in there,,
As the parent of a recovering drug addict, this brought me to tears. Addicts need help...not jail.
Debatable
@@shaunryan2090 nah man... Jail isnt a place of recovery, it is a place where your fate is sealed. Maybe "debatable" if you have zero life experience.
❤️❤️❤️ Amen!!
@@bustacap3791 sometimes you need to go to jail for that wake up call.
Yeah... they do.... I consume liquor too much.... I need help myself
Man, quitting something is the hardest, and Tom quit everything. That shows how strong he is as a person. Great role model.
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Tom's the best of all.. for emotional reasons... iv beat alcohol and crack and heroin all because tom macdonald helped me see the light... and wow tom Macdonald what a lovely guy you are love ya xxx
@@poptartcart_6730 what was that? It's been taken down. Is there an explanation anywhere? Concerned.
Hey Tom. I’m 35. I have an issue I’m trying to control and this song spoke to me like nothing ever in my life. Thank you so much for this. You really helped me.
I wish you the best. You’re amazing
This song will save another life.
Tom will never know how many people he’s rescued with his music.
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM Dump that shit homie. You don't need it. Stay strong. We got your back.
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM stay strong brother. Proud of you.
It saved me
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM its worth it, flush it now and you'll build on your strength. Your tomorrow self will thank your today self.
@Sub if you are against Antifa and BLM stay strong my friend. I ran into that same scenario once. Flush the opiates right away and ifnyou need something stronger than ibuprofen head to a pharmacist and ask them to prescribe you behind the counter grade naproxens
As an addict in recovery this song hits so close to home. Every word he spoke I went through. Tom thank you so damn much for giving us a voice and making everyone aware of the struggles of being an addict. I'll have 30 months on the 25th this month!!!
I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good fight!
I've got 7 years sober. Keep it up brother. Battle those demons, recovery is possible 🙏🏼
Full support
Congratulations my brother in recovery it’s a hell of a fight September 18th will be 9 years for me keep up the fight my brother
Amazing! Keep at it. You have got this! God bless you.
Damn, this song cuts deep. Keep slaying those dragons everyone!
Dragon deez nutz.... nevermind
Unfortunately a lot are still chasing the dragon with no way to defeat it
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This is a beautiful facet of our collective healing. As a recovered heroin addict I love the connective power and impact of this. Thank you Tom.
Man this hit home. Brought tears to my eyes. 4 years sober. Will fight the addiction the rest of my life but refuse to let it win. It's hard but you got this Tom. We are here fighting with you!
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That's tuff 🔥💪 ayy nigga stay broke.
That beautiful man
That beautiful man
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t have strength.
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Amen to that!
Tom is fast being a leader in the revolution against evil.
H.o.g. until the end
@@paranoidfriend4931 i bet....
@@thedarktruthcometolight404 what up bro
@@thedarktruthcometolight404 Speak your mind pussy
@@thedarktruthcometolight404 no. You know what two wrongs don’t make right
My bad I’m kinetic with this love
I'm 32 months sober. It took multiple trys. I had 2 alcohol induced seizures from the withdrawals. It was by far the hardest thing I ever battled through. Since being sober. I found myself a beautiful woman that I married too. Became a homeowner and we had our first child together 7 months ago. My beautiful wife and beautiful daughter named Willow and son Wyatt are the reasons I keep going everyday. Prayers to all of you struggling. The struggle really never goes away. It just becomes maintainable. Stay strong. Much love ❤️
Same…I’m scared but my life…my love is wrestling. So much wrestling has helped. Eddie Guerrero is an inspiration. Hearing Kevin Nash’s words about his son. My aunt saying I’ve seen people die before 40 from alcohol. Waking up asking God please help me. I’m trying so hard to phase alcohol out of my life. Last night was ROUGH. Every fiber of me was say drink up. But my soul was saying no! This song is helping too…rather ironic considering Tom was a wrestler.
Keep it up! I too am sober finally. I had a 23 year long gnarly Opiate addiction. Which began at 14 with My father feeding me prescription pain pills. I got sober at 37. I am now just over a year fully clean and sober. And I still am in a program and I go to my outpatient clinic 4x a week still! I started at 7 days a week. Very slowly allowed for tiny bits of more freedom. I think I’ll work a program of one kind or another for the rest of my life. Which is overwhelming at times to think too deeply about. But considering the absolute hell I survived in for the first half of my life this should be looked at as a blessing not a curse. It saved my life. I was praying every single night to not wake up the next day. I wanted to die I had become so depressed and trapped. But now my life is slowly getting better and better. I just wanted to tell you I know your pain. I understand the struggle. As well as the blessings That all come at you at once when you change your life and stop using and have to face everything head on that u have avoided or swept under the rug for so long. It sounds like your on an amazing path now! ❤
Jake, My daughter wants to say thank you to Tom for helping my daddy 😢 hardest war ever! Coming from a marine that was shot.. Getting “call me names” tattooed on my back. It’s fuel to my fire!
@RobynR I'm dealing with that now. Thank you for your words
Brother, good for you! I meen it!! I know exactly how it is. It's amazing how much can be gained back in a short amount of time. Love you man!
This man's raw honesty may help save lives or at least "plant seeds"--- hats off to you my man.
"What is almost killing me, is being sober." Bittersweet, poetic and beautiful. S+
"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."
You can't stop a wave but you can learn to surf it
That's perfectly said!
@BILLIE SAYS DUH That's awesome but you are lying and you're using a template that is as old as TH-cam comment section itself. Get out.
Today is day 16 no alcohol for me. This song has become my gospel. Listen every day multiple times. Reminds me I’m not alone and I can come out on the other side. But some moments are hard. So glad I found this song.
you got this
Mike I really hope you make it. I'm stage 4 cirrhosis and the clock is ticking, if you quit before you do serious damage like I did you can avoid this. It's a sllooow and painful death
Cried throughout this. I lost a good friend to alcoholism, he died in pain. We all have our addictions, some worse than others.. Everyone can relate to this song, either by experience or vicariously through a loved one. Rise up.
Agreed. 😖
He has a few songs that beat me up inside this one hit hard. Struggling with a "functional alcoholic" addiction for 19 years now. Seems I quit for a few days and soon as I buy a bottle and drink the next song on my play list is sober. Crazy. I made it 14 days and just replasped yesterday I hope I can start over again today 😭
This song had tears in my eyes because I been there, and buried my twin 3 years ago cuz he couldn’t beat it. I thank God every day I made it out!!! 🙏🏼
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@Chance Welsh I know it really isnt my place to step in here, but i hope you dont mind if i do. I lost my brother almost a year ago, I do not want to remind you of the pain your loss would cause. I want to remind you how much she loves you and im sure getting clean isnt easy but its worth it, to yourself and others, YOUR life is worth it. Whenever you are ready to fight the fight call on her and pray (if that's what you do). I miss my brother so much and i know at the end of the day everyone is going to do what their gonna do. I just hope this message makes you think twice about how precious your life is. And when you are ready I pray you seek help.
Praying for you🙏
@WHO LOVES OLIVIA only 1,999.00 to go !!!! Your gettin there , slowly but surely! If only you could give yourself more than one thumbs up I’m sure you’d be over the top right now. Don’t Olivia have friends or someone?
Sorry for your loss Josh . I know exactly what you have been through. Yesterday was 2 years since my daughter was taken off life support.
I imagine this is what my husband felt. He passed away from a herion overdose. I'm tearing up listening to this.
Same. 2 years in August.
As a former addict I suspect he did, I did. He wasn't sick, he was sad and hurting and couldn't overcome the pain. Addiction is the symptom not the cause
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So sorry for your loss. I've had friends taken by the exact same thing and all these years later it still hurts. I wish you all the best.
My mom died of an overdose almost one year ago and my dad has been sober over 2 years now. One beat addiction, one didnt. With my mom being gone it’s hard but I love that songs like this help to see the perspective and heart of someone who struggles with addiction. Tom music like this is ministry. It’s therapy. God had a plan and purpose for your life!
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We are all crying with you, Tom! Currently 6 years clean from crystal meth. Thank you so much for making this song.
Good job keeping up the fight.
May you have 60 more.
@@unacceptablesisterpeter3431 thank you!!!
Keep the faith and congrats my man! Big accomplishment right there ❤️ Prayers sent your way for future sobriety as well
Five years here!
@@ErinJeanette keep it up girl, u can and will beat it 😘 congrats!
The greatest attribute about Tom is honesty. Life is so hard, as a parent and pastor I raise a son with addiction. Almost lost him twice. He turned to me yesterday and said. "Dad, I wont look down". Love you Tom, you will never know the impact you are having. Praying for you and Nova daily.
You have a heart of gold sir. I'm a recovering addict, and i will pray for your son💚 God bless yall
@@rebekahlikesmusic2723 Thank you and God bless Rebekah
well thanks for making me tear up. Lol you sound like an amazing father. my mother was thankfully always there for me through my addiction and recovery too
May God bless you all.
I lift you all up in Prayer & Grace❤️🙏
@@karene9402 thank you so very much. I needed this today. I'm a recovering heroin addict and nearly relapsed today. So I've had a very stress filled, emotional day. I truly feel God works through people. Idk why, but just seeing this comment made me feel a sense of peace and comfort. I know i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Thank you for the lovely comment, my friend. My God bless you and yours
“Trying to stay clean, I just need a reason.” She’s living with you and fighting with you every day, bro. Keep at it!
I'm 12 months clean from my i.v meth addiction TODAY Tom, and you helped me get there. Thank you for the gifts of life, determination, drive, hope, strength, love, truth, sobriety, self worth, self respect Tom, I don't know if I could have done it without you.
As a recovering addict, this song is definitely staying close to me. When he said he tried to call his friends, but none are answering, that hit the most. Stay strong, Tom
the tattooed names usually represent someone who died . i wonder if that's the case in this video
Yes our so-called friends only want to know us when we are parting...bad times they could not care abit ....sad but true.
"I just sit in the bathtub and try to breath." for me.
Hello. I'm sorry for the comment. I am a student and I make some vids to help you have a good time and distract you a little from day to day, also with the hope that this helping me a little to pay for my studies.
I would really appreciate it if you spend a couple of minutes seeing and enjoying my work.
Thanks for your time good people.
Hello #johnnyx100
This is the realest beating addiction song ever made, Tom. God bless you, man.
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Wow... This hits home. Spent my entire 20s as a junkie. 3 years clean today.. NEVER going back.
Ryan, stay strong and never stop telling folks it is possible to get clean!!! Blessings to you!
@@youknowwhothisis105 much love. 'preciate you.
Sorry I’m late but happy soberversary! 💪🏻😎
Congratulations brotha, I don’t know too much about addictions so I can’t relate to much, however my sister has been destroyed by years of alcohol abuse, 3 years being sober is no easy step. Keep it going 🙏🙏
13 years on perscription pain pills. 4 yrs clean and 4k from having my house paid off. It's doable if you just grind.
New or old songs, ya never get old Tom and Nova. Love you folks and please no matter what, please keep going, we need you!
Just in case anyone needs to hear this: Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight. You Got This.
“Deleted all the numbers from my phone, I’m staying home. Wishin I was high with all my friends”
Damn dog, I feel that. Thank G-d I’ve managed to stay sober for a few years now.
Love you Tom. 🙌🏼❤️
THIS is the song that deserves ten times over to hit the top charts! This NEEDS to be pushed!!
Agree
Was an alcoholic for a long time, and when I quit drinking, I lost most of my "friends." It was hard, but now I'm happy and see things for what they are. Thanks for what you do.
I drink because of work. How I really wanna put this kid on his back. I hate my morning job. Today was pushing 30 hours no sleep. Morning job didn’t help at all. I hate calling in. Night job is ironically a liquor store. I’m really trying to stop drinking. I feel like I’m fighting for my life. The people at the liquor store have been nothing but kind to me & for that I can’t thank them enough. A coworker at the liquor store is a worse drinker than me. I’d like to help him stop but I know he won’t.
You got a friend in me!
the tattoo that says “see you tomorrow” gave me chills. that sentence saved and continues to save my life. it’s what my sponsor has said to me every day for the last 3 years. never leave without making a commitment for the next day. i love this 💕 thank you tom
that support sounds amazing
Good luck with your journey yall, keep it up, you're worth it! 💪
@@saanasalonen8684 i’ll keep you in my prayers, i felt the same way. it took me a couple times to get it, i spent a while floating around aa and na and never really doing a lot. thankfully i made it back and have stayed this time. it does work, when you work it. best of luck on your journey. i wish you the willingness 💕
Actually cried watching this, recovery feels like drowning and not being able to see your reflection clearly, like you're just a broken mess. This hit hard at home Tom, keep it coming, thanks for reminding me I'm not alone in this.
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Every video of his makes me realize I'm not alone in this fight I have to survive thank you again for helping me make it one more day
18 years addicted too meth and opiates, 4 hospital stays, 3 times in psych ward and I now have almost 5 years of sobriety. It made me cry also bro, much love and hang in there it gets better. ❤❤
I've been clean for years and this brought tears to my eyes.... life's just hurtful. I'm a Christian today. That was a bright light once I bent my knees. Had hope. Hope wasn't there before.
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I haven't punctured my skin with a needle since February 26, 2018...since then I have conquered hepatitis C and gained employment. I now work everyday. I'm just blessed to be above ground. Good shit Tom! Keep it up.
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Dude you rock ...
❤️❤️ So glad you made it man. Keep your head up and keep climbing, you got this 🥰
Dear Tom, I just got out of rehab today the 11th of September. We were fortunate to have group music therapy and Sober and Withdrawals brought almost 24 people in recovery, to tears. They learned about you and a whole lot about themselves! Thank you.
Most of Tom's Videos are done with minimal shots, minimal budgets, minimal effects, ALL MUSIC. and week after week he still hits. We are watching history
We sure are
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We are part of it! I stand with Tom!
I agree with all, except that his videos are made with minimal effects... "Best Rapper Ever" "No Lives Matter" & "Cancelled" ...just to name a few, have awesome effects.
I saw a comment from Nova, many months ago, saying that they were going to quit putting so much work into the making of their videos.
I wish that they'd go back to making really visually captivating videos, again, at least once on awhile...like "Buttholes" because @NovaRockafeller is a master at that.
Her videos add SO MUCH to the music...the colors & effects make it so I'm fully drawn in & have to watch them over & over.
I have never seen videos as good as hers from any big label.
They both have amazing futures ahead of them!
It's because his girlfriend shoots it
Finally, someone has the dignity to address addiction for what it really is: A living hell. Not a cool lifestyle choice. Kudos to you Tom
Yes!!!!!
The addiction is a blast, it’s giving it up that feels like hell. It’s the plummet to the bottom after being on the top, the breakup with the love of your life. The drugs and alcohol and excess are an artificial heaven, but giving them up makes you feel like you’re truly damned.
The good thing is that you can survive it. It will be the hardest thing you’ve ever done, you will feel like death would be preferable, but you can survive. You can find a new normal, with an authentic high and an authentic low. It will NEVER feel like it did, but your life can still be great.
Be strong.
@@Italiangent thank God I am not addicted, but thanks regardless
The last few years of my heroin addiction (and the painful health repercussions I dealt with for years) were so horrific that I can't really conjure up many good memories. I've been clean since 2014, right when fentanyl was just becoming big where I lived in Springfield, Mass. Every single person I used with (including my husband who overdosed on 2/11/15) is dead.
In the nearly 9 years, I've been able to become a great mom, go back to school to get my social work degree and help others. It took a lot of work (for me, it included years of therapy to deal with trauma that led me to drugs and 3 years on MMAT. I know NA/AA is great, but it wasn't helpful for me alone) but I literally shudder when I think of using. I'm so grateful and it truly gets better!
I'm 3.5 years sober... previously I had exactly 2 years sobriety but thought it would be a great idea to have some champagne on a new year's night. One of the worst decisions I've made in my life and when I was drinking I made many many bad choices. I was passed out drunk when I got into my account, which I am now T12 complete paraplegic. Addiction is horrible, I've lost many friends to addiction and now my 5 year olds mother is using and hasn't been in our daughters life going on 2.5 years. Thank you Tom for bringing this to the forefront. One Day at a Time. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to write this. Cheers 🇨🇦
Such a good message for people dealing with addictions.
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Two of the biggest things that stuck with me from people at meetings... "Rock bottom is when you decide to put the shovel down"
The other one is an inner monologue a guy said he'd have from time to time cause he had to drive past the bottle shop on his way home...
"Maybe you should stop and get a bottle" "Nah maybe tomorrow" he was 34 years sober at the time.
You all got this. I'm only at 8 months but the future looks brighter and brighter every day ❤
Thanks for sharing your recovery with us. You are an inspiration.
@create what the heck is this stuff. I went to it and closed it so fast
@iBobby2012 wow dont even know what to say to that one.... 🙄 just wowzerz
@King Longface yea that dumb. No one waste there time watching two young guys do dumb shit like ask a guy if he really looked at his own girls ass....... or asking a driver if they like pie with no pie.... this is dumb as fack
@iBobby2012 Thats a lot of words to say I’m jealous and full of hate... also 🤦🏼♂️ that bs you linked... ffs
@iBobby2012 every addicts experience is different. Anyone who chooses to share their story through music, has their own creative way & style. A 'real' addict song is any song that is based on someone's life of addiction, recovery, relapses etc & there is no limit to that because you can get addicted to literally ANYTHING. It's not a competition. anyone that has went through, is going through, or is watching someone go through an addiction understand this and feel the pain to the core of their heart. You can't fucking fake addiction. You obviously don't understand. Just another salty man.
I've battled addiction most of my life, being clean for the last 14 years my life has transformed into something completely different. I felt this video more than most at my core. Thanks for that.
Congrats, I’m right behind you at 13 years. I’ve worked hard to bring myself back. Got a good job beautiful wife that has battled it with me, 20 years married, and 4 amazing kids!! Life is good and I’ll never go back!!
@@casenix I'm really happy that you're living a great life, there's no need for us to ever look back at those times. It's all about what we do with our lives now. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do.
@@chrisdropulich5902 thanks! You are exactly right. Don’t look back and always work hard for the things you want. No one can do it for you!
"I Tried to call all my friends, but none of them are answering" getting clean is when you find out who your real friends are and which are users and enablers.
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Its lonely at first
God is one of our only friends 🙏
That is facts 💯
@@Mybeardog And hopefully, family.
We have to learn to ok with being alone... We learn by doing. I love AA. through AA I have a tight support group, of friends I can reach out to and not feel so alone. I love my AA family , even though I came in because of meth addiction. They loved me through it. Now when I call enough of my Real friends, my clean and sober friends, one always answers. God is good.
Struggled with the bottle for years, now I’m two months sober. Thank you Tom for being a big help ❤️
Having lost a lifelong friend to alcohol, and being with him to the end, this hits hard brother.
But the real question, how is Sam Axes drinking problem that man loves his Mojitos. Sorry I had to. Love the name and picture haha.
My brother in law, someone I consider to a brother to me than my own brother, he drank himself to death too.. it killed me when he died.. i also had a good friend that I helped to get clean, and after Hurricane Katrina, he went back to drugs and OD. I think I cried for a month.. this song says and proves, your true friends will b there for u when u need them the most..
Lost a few, 2 girlfriends as well I couldn't stop that or Coke no longer take drugs and unbelievable I can take or leave alcohol alone I've been rehabilitation 3 times every alcohol addiction group u can think of and I surrender to god living room floor and my life is million times better 🙏
Sam, let's be honest, you were the one feeding Barry mojitos all the time
I lost my brother and sister in law both because they could not stop and deal with the withdrawal of pills........... I miss them every day!!
“The right things to do are the hardest choices”
Man he just summed up life in nine words.
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he didn't come up with that's just a thing people say it's already in like a thousand songs.
@@nickheesters4389 geez what’s the point of saying that lol
@@megantuurie Trump bad!
@@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove how did Trump come up???
Kinda broke my heart listening to this.. addiction has touched a lot of humans in one way or another.... LOVE THIS SONG♥️
The last time i watched your videos i was attempting to get sober. And now here i stand, sober for a year. It gets harder before it gets better. But it does get so. Much. Better.
Nobody knows how hard it is to quit an addiction. NOBODY! Unless you did it yourself. Thanks Tom. You nailed it.
@iBobby2012 do you have adhd
8 years sober. Thank you, Tom. Always feel like I'm not alone when you drop.
“I loved what I hated” - yah dude, feel this song, sometimes I got those days too.
I can also relate. I always keep Romans chapter 7 of the bible close. All we can do is thank God!
The first time I head this song, it brought me back to the dark days when i was 14-16. my dad wasn't a good person and abused me. I'm only 17 now but still really depressed and drink behind their backs and vape all the time. this song has really touched me through all of the dark times when I'm unable to talk to my girl about the shit that goes on at home. Thanks Tom. your music is amazing!
From an addict who has been through countless nights without sleep, and too many days spent in hell.. thank you Tom for reminding us that we are not alone, and giving this family another reason to stick together.
Amen brother his word hit home
Been there, done that, pray to God that I get another day clean. Been 37 years so far. I thank God he puts people like Tom out there to continue to inspire us and give us hope!
BRO forget the industry. You doing it bigger and bigger every week. I pray this one reaches someone out there to show we are all going through this thing called life together... Love you fam!
*my biggest goal is to reach 14k can u help please*
This is my favorite comment. Love you too fam
Snowflake junkie wants some empathy now? hahahaha
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Tom MacDonald isn’t the hero we deserve, he’s the hero we need.
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I love his stuff man I'm a recovering alcoholic who is 82 days in and man I'm blessed but this music get me through
Proof once again that Tom MacDonald is the Johnny Cash of rap.
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THAT'S IT!! That's the best description/title for this guy!
Yelawolf is the Johnny Cash of rap dnt get it twisted
The reaction to Tom proves that there is still a appreciation for brilliance in this dumbed down world. Thank you Tom
The "dumbed down" have always been fewer..just louder. Mr Tom will not be quiet though! lol
Well said my friend, sometime i feel like no one gives a fuck. Im allways wrong.
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Tomorrow will be 7 days since my last drink. Stay strong hangover gang. ❤️
Congratulations! The 26th will be seven years for me ♥️
God bless you! May you find the LOVE OF WHO YOU WANT TO BE NOW and enjoy a NEW YOU!!! a great read to help you stay strong is conversations with God by neale walsch as his books gave me 15 yrs so far and i have NEVER BEEN HAPPIER...life is still my life but I CHANGED. .i am in love with god myself and life....that keeps me sober ;-)
Keep that shit up HOGFAM
That's awesome!!! Keep fighting and stay strong!
2months 15 days in for me. Feels good man.
"Talk about pitfalls, surrounded by brick walls"
That line shook me to the core.
The struggle is real and never ending. It’s been 6 years now for me. I’m never going back tho
👏🏼 congrats on 6 years… it’s a daily fight
It has been 12 years for me as of January 11th and I still fight it daily. I am so proud of you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. If you EVER need an ear or anything please hit me up. Stay strong and keep fighting the good fight. Much love and respect!!
same haven't touch drugs in over 3 years just methadone everyday for 3years and it's the hardest thing iv'e had to do in my life staying in most of the time is no fun its not worth it.PLEASE KIDS DON'T DO DRUGS IT WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE!
#TomMacdonald said “Tryna stay clean, I just really need a reason” I hope he knows he is that reason for thousands of people. I haven’t been in those shoes, but after this song I felt it.
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I give tons of credit to any recovering addict or alcoholic. I can’t imagine the torment. This song should be a theme song to recovery. Best of luck all.
Greatly said my friend
Thank you. Bless you man
Thank you. Jesus helped me quit drinking 1 year 5months 8 days. Quit smoking bud 3 days ago. Jesus is helping me quit smoking cigarettes too. It’s a battle for sure but trust in the Lord and he will show us the light. God bless sir.
Thank you for your kindness. I am a recovering addict/alcoholic I have been sober for 3 years from the alchohol after drinking 17 years it was hell on earth iv been clean from the pills and everything else for 13 years
I've been clean for over 15 years and ever day is a struggle. I will always be a addict till the day I die.
When my father died I spent weeks in the basement struggling with withdrawal. 12 years off the stuff but we’re always only a few steps from the edge keep your support