Percocet (Fentanyl) Recovery Story-Pretty
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Pretty, a former Percocet (Fentanyl) addict now living in Los Angeles.
If you would like some guidance on how to get help, Pretty’s email is Pbrandao1004@gmail.com or IG is YoPrettyF.
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day 4 sober this man is very motivating. crying on my couch real af
You got this! Just take it day by day. The more times you wake up with none of that in your body, the easier it will become. Stay strong and keep moving forward!
Keep it up I detoxed monthly for a couple years I know exactly what you’re feeling. I see this was posted a couple months ago I hope you stuck with it it’s so worth it.
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How you holding up?
hope you stayed strong and if you didn't, no problem, day 4 sober is always just around the corner. It can take multiple attempts, and that's allll good.
“I became a slave to Fentanyl. And when my master called…. I answered. I didn’t care at what cost”.
Such true words about addiction. ANY addiction. Thanks Mark for a Great interview.
Yes, classic words he said. I admire his recovery ❤️🩹
Sorry but greatfull to hear his story.
"It" didn't care at what cost. If more people could separate "I" from "it", I believe the world of addiction could look very different.
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The best interviews are the ones were Mark doesn't have to say a word. Thank you for sharing Pretty. This was worded beautifully.
real, this is not an interview, this is a story
This is really an eye opener and motivation to me, because I was on perc 30s for about 5-6 mouths and I’m only 17 I was down bad when I didn’t have them and me thinking I’m not on it long enough so I won’t get addicted but it takes one pill to destroy your life, im currently on going withdrawal right now (day 5) and I can’t sleep or eat and use the restroom HELLA but I felt good getting up today I hope to anybody who see this comment…….MAN MAN MAN, your not alone in this get some motivation and support and let time go by and I swear u will get through this ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank youuuuuuu
Lord Jesus give you strength
Why the fuck do people call them “perc 30’s” lol god damn that’s so annoying. There’s PERCOCET and then there’s OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE 30MG. Also how “fly” can you be in a bullshit little town called “Dorchester” lol . And finally tired of seeing these mother fuckers say they’re “recovering” or “sober” just because they’ve been broke for 4-5 days and can’t afford to get High
Just remember brother, you’ll get through it. You’re through the worst of it already. Stay strong and go hit a meeting.
Day 5 is a blessing those first few days are the worse you got this
This is literally my struggle story with fentanyl. I'm clean now and healthy. Glad to see this man made it through
Glad you did too
Wow congrats
Me too!
Keep it up Leek!
We do recover!
@@danm5776 God bless family I hope you continue being great !
@@julz7753 thank you family God bless, continue to be great . Peace & love 🙏🏽
Good to see a recovery story. There is a huge difference between how someone talks about themselves while in active addiction and in recovery.
Well said
A great interview I really hope he stays sober from drugs thank God for sober living a powerful story ❤
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@@apaaaa God bless you. I wish you the best in following your dreams.
Totally right! The interview I watched before this was Blake who was in an active fetonyl addiction and his story it’s everyone else’s fault why he’s an addict and homeless on skid row. I hope that Blake can hook up with this guy because he’s done the work!
This is hands down one of the BEST episodes from soft white under belly. What a captivating fellow!
Captivating from start to finish. Truly inspiring.
I agree....this story really spoke to me as someone actively dealing with addiction
I thought the interviewer left the building lol😅
@@michellewilkins5304 that’s a sign of a good interviewer
@@PrimateProductionssame here& still using perc/fent. it’s hell i don’t wish on anyone …wishing to overcome this addiction & maybe one day i could tell my story on SWU🩶
Love seeing others find recovery! I’m Clean almost 3 years & 9 months now & I relate to so much of his story, especially the pain & misery of active addiction. Thanks to recovery I have a life beyond my wildest dreams today. I appreciate you making the content you do! Perhaps it will lead to more compassion toward those struggling & allow others to see they are people too… and everyone deserves a chance to be happy ❤
🎉congrats and keep on keeping on🎉❤😊
That's amazing! Did you use a twelve step program? I have tried multiple times and multiple approaches but nothing seems to work. I did have a sponsor and counselor ... who while "helping " me, both relapsed. Any insight would be appreciated.
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If you had to do all that and still gave into your habit then your not ready! You have to hate the drugs and what their doing to you! Be the example that these young kids need! I think the hardest part is the withdrawals! I pray you get it and just stop! It’s not worth it!
My ex’s bother is an addict and homeless and I always thought the family was terrible for not helping him but this guy was able to explain how his family tried but ultimately an addict won’t recover until they want to do it for themselves
So true
Day 2 sober getting over a Percocet addiction i been had for the last 10 years Its a Hard mental battle but Im stronger than this I love me more than this addiction. Stay strong out there God will deliver you from this addiction 🙏💯 God bless
I hope you are still killing it proud of you I went through the same shit for 10 years it's rough trying to work and make a living while living an addiction impossible to balance
Hope you still strong I’m fighting the same addiction as well
Beautiful interview! Clean 15 years I felt every word he said. So good to see this 🥰
Proud for you! 15 years is amazing! Sending you great vibes and positive energy! Make it a great day today!
Congratulations
My story is very similar. Except I thought I was doing coke and not fent. I started getting anxious when he was talking about throwing up, because I remember that feeling, but the high was better than anything I've ever experienced, so I went back to it. What those in recovery don't tell you, out of fear it will entice you, is the pure fucking joy of that first bump. It's the most beautiful, euphoric , completely ingulfed in love feeling you'd ever experience... But... its a lie. Its temporary. Eventually you're hurting yourself and others to get that feeling back again with no avail. The main reason addicts hate being sober, is because we know nothing in this world will make us feel that immense euphoria again. Sex isn't the same being sober now. Love isnt the same sober now. It left a hole in me.
My kids are the only thing that fills it. I would never go back to drugs, but it sucks knowing I'll never feel that feeling again. I am so thankful I made it out alive.
True story....
Hey sweetheart, your story is one that definitely makes sense to me because I can relate so much. Been addicted for over two decades and the hole that the s*** leaves inside of you when it's gone is immense. However I'm working so hard every day to try to figure out how to repair that hole instead of just fill it. Take 1 minute out of your day hit my picture, check out what I do maybe it's for you maybe it's not that's up to you- but I'd love to have you be part of my family and maybe we can help one another. I'm rooting for you much love sweetheart have a great Sunday ❤️👻💯🙌🏼🙏🏼
@@brandonratcliff3065 hope you're doing okay brother it seems you can relate.... You know from experience, as do I- wishing you nothing but love and good things my friend. Keep your head up ❤️👻💯🙌🏼🙏🏼
Umno opiates juat gove pain relief and mood boost. Amd u can't cum on opiates and don't feel like u want sex
TrRUE ITS TEMPORARY
GOD IS THE OLNY THING THAT IS ETERNAL
Thank you for sharing your story. My daughter is addicted to Fentanyl. Your story has helped me try to understand what she feels, thinks, etc. Your and yours are in my thoughts & prayers.
This brotha was preaching. As someone who was on Fentanyl for 4 years I didn’t think I’d ever get away from that demon.. but God had another plan and it’s not done. Just left Rehab 24 days sober for me, thank you for telling the world your story. Mines is similar. Praying for yall
I'm so proud of you ❤️🙏
May God continue to bless you but can you please say a little prayer for me 😢😢💔
This was one of the best interviews I've watched from soft white underbelly. That 50 Cent line really had me emotional - I literally broke down. I too felt that line was for me. I've learned to "never say never". You never know how your life is going to turn out and what struggles you will be faced with. I've been through a lot in my life and see life and people so different than I did when I was in high school and university. Everyday I thank God for life and the struggles I was able to overcome.
My ex partner of almost 16 yrs was found dead of Fentanyl OD. 4 days ago. Rip Henrietta so hard to put that.
She had spent 5 months in detention and was transferred to a rehab facility.
She was doing well and had been clean since February of this year until a girl smuggled some pills in.
She became tempted and lost her program due to using in the place.
She was facing 9 yrs in prison for assault on a health care worker at Suboxone program when she first started trying for help.
She was scared of getting a number her biggest fear she spoke on.
Former gang member and drug user since age 11 it's all she knew.
She bought 2 pills and proceeded to get high as she could after all that clean time she smoked too much and she was found soon after.
I have 8 yrs clean right when the game changed from oxys and heroin to fentanyl.
My life was worth nothing and today I custody of my 5 grandchildren and I help bring people to their journey out of addiction.
It starts by being able to admit you can't do another day of it.
I was lost 17 yrs and you can come home.... I promise it's worth it.
i’m struggling right now and really want to quit
@icepick859 That's where it starts right there where you say.I don't want this anymore and then you begin searching for what you need to help you fight.The urges solid takes is the want.
Never be ashamed if you end up on medical assistance.Matt treatment , it's okay.
I was in absolute tears at the end of this episode, and I’m not even sure why it was just so powerful! I think what got me is my son thinks I’m cooler than spider-man, I can’t even type that shit without shedding a happy tear. Congrats to you brother, you are extremely inspiring and anyone who crosses your path is extremely lucky these days. Keep on living.
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Your crying bc his son thinks he's cooler than Spider-Man?? Yeah your weird your too grown for that shit 💀 hate cringey people like you. Just want some attention
The brother is indeed inspirational, regardless of circumstances. God bless.
@TheTimeIsNow why would you think it wouldnt?
A brilliant interview. Pretty tells the story in such detail . He’s extremely intelligent, informative and switched on. I was an ice addict until 10 yrs ago and no cravings until just recently. This is my saving grace because it’s helping remember how soul destroying my addiction was, lately I’ve put on rose coloured glasses. Pretty has helped me take them off.
I’m in school to become an addiction medicine counselor. It’s always amazing to see people change after finally doing some thorough self reflection and giving themselves a complete self assessment about their lives, without being in denial and and being brutally honest with themselves.
Just as he mentioned, “if you let go of one thing, you can have everything.” Powerful AF.
Great video!
Hey Mark if you could do more interviews. With people in recovery it would be great! It will give you fan base that's struggling hope. A lot of people are "functional addicts" and this would help a lot.
It will also give hope to the loved ones of addicts.
1000% agree! we need more recovery interviews, i need it right now..
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Agreed. My son is in rehab for Fentanyl. I have already lost my stepson 4 yrs ago to Fentanyl. If anyone is reading PLEASE PRAY FOR MY SON GENO!!! I PRAY FOR ALL AFFLICTED WITH THIS TERRIBLE LIFE SUCKING DISEASE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN THERE TOO!!!! God Bless ❤❤❤
@@Globellepraying for Geno! 🙏🏻 Like Pretty, God has plans for his life. I am sober from opiates and have been for over 2 years now by Gods good grace. I am a completely different person today, but share my story often to hopefully show others that we can and do recover.
He had soo much help and support, which obviously played a huge part in his sobriety. There are so many addicts out there who have no one.
Wow this made me so sad. I remember I used to always see him in the club and always so full of life. And to hear that he went through this broke my heart. But I am glad to hear that he’s doing well. Keep up the good work. You’re on your way to greatness
His life sounds like my cousins life. My cousin was the man. Clubs, women, cars, houses, jewelry and he sold the drugs he didn’t do them. Then one day he did and it went from percs to OxyContin to morphine mixed with glass and meth and heroin…took his older sister and my baby brother with him. His older sister died from an infection she got from a dirty needle and my baby brother overdosed the day he got home from rehab and my mother found him. My cousin is still alive. Barely. He’s borderline schizophrenic and twitches and his teeth are gone and his gums are black…all from the drugs. The person we knew seems like a memory. God bless all of you in your journey. Pls get and stay sober no matter what. So proud of all of you fighting everyday. ❤
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I really enjoyed this interview. He’s definitely an effective speaker and someone I found inspiring. I hope his testimony will change many minds and hearts.
I’m so glad Pretty comes from such a loving and forgiving family. We need to keep learning about addiction as people because it can be easy to want to either enable a person or push them away entirely with no in between. I have a 62 year old uncle who has been an addict since before I was born, and I think the only way he’s still alive is from being in and out of jail since age 16.
I pray Pretty remains sober each and every day.
This is the most profound and beautiful interview ever. Im so grateful to both of you for putting this out there. Pretty - your strength and courage are phenomenal. I'd give anything for you to be my son's mentor. We're deep in Georgia in a tiny town that's insanely conservative and judgemental and he cant find anyone he connects with. Like you, he's a beautiful, kind, rare, true soul who needs someone he can relate to. I'm sharing this with him to give him the hope he so badly needs. Thank you again for the gift of your experience and words. ❤
Great video, day 7 clean . after using perc 30s & eventually fent. For over a year everyday morning and night.. im glad im stopping myself now before it got worse .. had to withdrawl which felt like hell.. but today i actually went to sleep and woke up feeling normal .. thank god i have support from my family.. dont give up yall it can be done once u put your mind to it 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯🙌🏾
How u doin g
Congrats 👏 please stay strong 🙏❤️
Very well spoken guy. Great interview. I liked the part when he talked about how we “negotiate” with ourselves and how we justify our addiction and why we do the things we do in active addiction. Our self talk definitely changes. I was a jobless, homeless, hopeless addict living a criminal life in Las Vegas. I’m now a nurse helping others living a beautiful life of recovery in California. I am 5 years, 17 days clean today. I don’t like to think about the life I used to live but it’s essential to my recovery I remember where I come from🙏🙏🙏
Wow. ❤❤❤ My son is lost in active addiction. Meth and fentanyl, heroin … whatever he can find.
My heart is broken over my sons pain … and feels full getting to see someone is free now … free from that life. ❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️ your story brings life … don’t ever stop sharing it.
I feel your pain. My son is addicted to fentanyl too
I know you don't do this channel for the accolades but you deserve all sorts of respect for the kind human being you are in investigating the human experience. The idea of searching out the social element of the world is amazing. I am particularly intrigued with your kindness with the Whittakers and the last video I watched of you with Zion. His case is just so, so sad and I am so happy that you offered him a chance to get into a recovery and I hope that he is successful with your offer. Your interview with Tasha was really interesting. I have children her age and just can't imagine my children having to live the life that she leads and yet she is always worried about her children in all that she does. I must say that every single one of your interviews are very thought provoking. Kudos to you Mark, you are doing wonderful things with your channel in bringing to light the societal issues that face many people. When we live in our calm and clean and peaceful and safe lives, we just cannot understand what some parts of our society have to endure in this life. Thank you for what you do.
Your comment is so beautiful❤
@@kellyholland8136 thank you and I mean every word of it.
Beautiful interview. I sent this to my sister to watch because of the addiction issues her sons dealing with.
Recovering alcoholic here. Wish me luck, this man is a huge inspiration.
As a recovering opiate addict myself I can relate to a lot of this guys story. Fairly successful as a financial advisor with money to support my addiction and being alright with the fact that I was an addict and functioning in life and traveling…to eventually losing everything and winding up all alone with nothing but my opiates as my only friend. I never want to go back to that loneliness ever again
Congrats on your sobriety 🎉🙏💞 I'm trying to get off of pain pills Hydrocodone has a hold on me I pray I can stop this.🙏
Man this was incredible. Feels like you lived my life story. Not the same substances but the path into addiction was identical. Some of the phrasing here hit me in my soul. You should write a book!
As a recovering addict from north of Boston truly inspirational story. So much rings true. Keep up the good work Mark. Love is real!
I related to soooo much of your story. I’m 4 years clean from fentanyl. And man do I remember… I remember being at deaths door, I remember trying to keep up with that “act” the lies..Man
All glory to the most high.❤
Recovery is possible
Keep your head up God has a beautiful plan for your life.
Mark , Best interview yet because being a percocet addict then graduated to the blue birds ( Percocet 30s) it's a slippery never did phentynl but alcohol and gabapentins are a great chaser ...also soboxone was my substitute for 10 years then rehab with the grace of God I'm 30 months clean.......Pretty in so glad your doing so good .....Stay in the fight young gun.......God Bless
My parents flew down to Florida from Oregon to get me help. As soon as they got to my house I wasn't their I had walked to the dope man spot with 0 dollars in my pocket. My parents randomly saw Me walking down the road. And my mom got out and walked up to me like a lost puppy and hugged me. They took me into treatment. I have had 3 relapses in the past year but luckily they only lasted one day pr two and I'm sober to this day. When your so deep into addiction. Nothing will stop it not your parents not your kids not the law. Only you will stop yourself. It takes u to hit rock bottom to turn your life around
I’m on Oxycodone I can’t walk without it. I mean, I can’t even walk in my house without it. But I do take breaks every six months. I take a few weeks off of it. I’m actually disabled. I’m glad you’re clean. I’m proud of you. ❣️🙏🏻
YUP!…I literally can’t walk bc of Kaiser and pain they left me with bc of my spine/leg. Sucks that we are looked at sideways when we goto Walgreens or what not…I HATE waking up wondering if the pain is gonna hit me like a wrecking ball when I try to stand up. Have a TBI from a fall thx to said bad leg. My head THROBS like nothing I’ve felt. To hear the “street verbiage” for the meds many ppl rely on makes me ill. The lying about back pain is why US TRULY IN PAIN can’t get help nowadays! Makes me sick. He was honest tho. Hope he says the lane I also hope ppl stop bsing Dr’s…
@@sweetteagrits3822 The docs BS too. Some overprescribe too. It’s profitable for them. Once the person becomes addicted, that’s a long term customer.
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@@SickandTired95That's so true 😢
almost 2 months clean from fent i’m so happy with what life is becoming
"I'm a parent but I will never understand how it is to love like a mother does"
His success and happiness has made my day. I'm smiling from ear to ear. I won't lie, I did shed a few tears of joy. Iv never felt this type of joy before. Best of luck to you.
You lie and over exaggerating
Lmao get a life 💀🤡
Everyday I've watched SWU for years, and this man right here is by far the most wisest, true to himself person that I've seen. He offers so much hope and inspiration in a positive way. May the radiant light you emit continue to shine on your loved ones and fellow humans. God bless you, brother. Your message was received ❤
So powerful, this made my day. I’m incredibly proud to be sober & it’s stories like these that remind me why it’s all worth it. So much love to you Pretty, keep coming back. ❤
I'm addicted to Oxy & fentanyl. I died in a Boston Hospital ER in 2020. All my organs started to fail, my kidneys shut down, my blood became septic, my heart stopped... I experienced my soul ascending out of my body and up to Heaven. My Guardian Angel, Susan, guided me on a path. There were colors I had never seen before, sounds I had never heard. I reached the entrance to Heaven and was met by Jesus. Complete BLISS and LOVE. Jesus understands you. All my pain disappeared. I had a thorough life review. Like standing underneath Niagara Falls and every drop of water is a data byte. I relived every moment and thought in my life. I think about my experience every day.
Listening to this made me realize : yes YOU need to make the decision to want better but it really take someone helping you the way YOU need to be helped … that’s why he went through so many people until he came across the person talking how he understood. Bless him and people who take on the feat of helping people like him 🙏🏽
I applaud his honesty.
I agree except the part where he couldn't accept accountability for being an addict. "I don't know who's fault it was."
Loved this man, I been struggling with addiction for the last 6 years after my moms suicide. Everyday is a battle, everyday is a test. I’ve only used 3x in the last 5 months which is amazing for me individually. I fell short of that a week ago, but my mind is set on sobriety and I don’t have any urge today. These interviews are life changing for some of us. Thank you Mark, thank you Pretty, may the future be kind to everyone 🤍🙏🏽
Everyday you don’t use is a win! Only using 3x in 5 months is amazing work. Good luck with the rest of your journey!
Sending prayers your way on this journey ❤🙏 please stay strong
one addict talking to another...the only thing that can possibly keep us clean...powerful story
👍🏼👍🏼 truth - game knows game & you can’t BS a fellow addict.
Your story is sending chills through my bones. You are a survivor that lived to share your story. I pray for your life have continuing peace and prosperity.
im finally clean after 1 year. sometimes i still dont feel normal, but its nice to finally be clean.
One of the best interviews or documentaries you have done in a while, my friend thank you for doing them and I have nine months now after a back to back to back to back to back five in a row rehab experience from alcohol addiction
Good job❤
Thank you, Pretty and Mark. What a fascinating and empowering message. The best part of the video, the smile that comes over your face when you speak of your sobriety. Congratulations. You are a brilliant story teller.
One of the best interviews I have watched on the channel. Bless this man. 🙌🙏
Im 58 days sober and i relate heavy with dudes story. I was a functioning addict. I did my detox , residential and now im in sober living. For all the addicts and alcoholics out there you can do it. Ask for help. Dont be a shamed. You can have a better life. You deserve a sober free life.
Thats amazing man congratulations keep going everyday i know i don’t know me but im proud of you man . Im currently going through real bad addiction… i get the worse seizers when i try to detox it scares the shit out of me 😔 i need help…
@@alexmartinesz602Hello friend how are you doing? I also get seizures I take medication for it twice a day I've hurt myself in so many ways because of my disability.I take hydrocodone pain pills and Xanax I've tried to stop cold turkey but I also have seizures that put me in the hospital due to an injury.😔 I'm praying for you please be safe we can do this ❤🙏
This dude is the only person I’ve seen explain it so good and relatable like I basically have the same story
Great story.
Articulate, charismatic man that is making a difference.
'If you've never been a mess....
you have no message'.
Brilliant.
Continue to bless and be blessed. 😇💙🙏
Your handsome face looks to me like you could be the love of my life, but our stories of addiction are SO eerily similar.. down to minute details you would be taken aback to see line up in parallel precision . Sadly, if we had met at our peak active addiction, we would have drowned each other in co-dependency and warped blinded love struck lust enabling actions
Thank you for sharing your story... you are impacting me for sure, Maybe I'll see you next Lifetime... or the Flip Side ..be strong Pretty...One day at a time ❤️
What an amazing interview, even though Mark asked I think it was 2 questions 😅 and the story was on from there. I truly enjoyed every minute of Pretty's story and how he explained his path and journey to sobriety. Wishing you the best! I love you Mark ❤
This hurts my heart because I had to break up with my bf last yr because of this. He just became unbearable to deal with. He's still fentanyl and heroin. Don't think he'll ever stop, but I will forever mourn the good moments.
Note to self; do not listen to this story during work! 😭❤️
I love him! I need a Pretty in my life. I’m not an addict but the strength he has to change his mindset is inspiring. He’s more than pretty, he is beautiful.
Honestly .. this is the best video for me since the Amanda series. This was really touching. Thank you pretty.
Hearing your story was like looking in the mirror for me. Percs, then oxys then Fentanyl stripped my soul from me. It took everyone & everything I valued from me. For me, it was an aunt who gave me a place to stay and "enabled" me when everyone else gave up on me (even while stealing from her for a fix & smokes). She was the one who eventually drug me kicking & screaming to detox then rehab. I now have nine years sober. But it was hard back then to find a place that understood this particular addiction. Thank God we have a better understanding and awareness today and people like you to share your message of hope! You are saving lives. Never underestimate how powerful your sobriety is and please continue to share with others. Sharing your experience saves lives❤Much love to you brother. May you always have peace of mind
Got almost 6 years clean. I couldn’t imagine when I was in it living without it now that I’m over it I can’t imagine my life again with it. It’s hard to see the light when things are bad but after the fight life is so much better.
Great message on this one.
People who have never been through any major issue are convinced that happiness resides is materialistic ownings like cars, houses, money, anything that can make them "enviable"so to speak.
On the other hand people who experienced the real mess life can sometimes put you into, can appreciate what is REALLY important: sobriety, serenity of mind and a healty environment that makes yourself grow and evolve as a person in a positive and constructive way.
People right now live in a very superficial and materialistic society, and to discover that really anything of that stuff really matters in life is what can set your mind free to become a better person.
Thank you! Wow, From “Boogie Down Brockton”/The City of Champions and the streets of Dorchester to Cali and Freedom, Self Worth and Piece of mind as a sober man of dignity…what a story!! I’m also from Boston across the river (Charlestown) and you’ve done us so proud! WE recover… one day at a time…together. Keep up the good work and you’ll be able to help countless people all over the world. ❤🙏🏻💪🏾
Awesome interview,I'm 2 years clean off fyentenol and depression meds..for any one in the life,stay strong put God first and close that chapter an open a new one with out all those bad people that where with u on your bad road..the light will shine in your dark tunnel with God by your side..#staystrong
Please pray for me because I truly need it. My doctor has me on painkillers (Hydrocodone) due to my arthritis and other health problems I have. I'm tired of spending money on pills when I run out of my pills. This may sound like a damn excuse but It's so hard for me because my mom is also on painkillers...Idk🤦♀️ 😢😢😢If you can just say a prayer for me 🙏
Wow my brother. I watched this whole video bro. What a powerful story. So inspiring and you are blessed to be able to help so many people. I love you bro for real. Keep the up great work and God is gonna continue to bless you so that you can continue to bless others 🙏🏽
I've struggled , brought tears to my eyes more than anything in a long time. I know the feeling, you want out, a constant cycle of just trying to be well. Beautiful story, beautiful soul and an amazing story. Would love to speak to Pretty sometime . 🖤
Omg! That was so amazing! God has his hands on you brother. Thank you for sharing that. Somebody needed to hear that testimony. 🙏🏾 . Thank you.
Pretti has turned his SOBRIETY into his HUSSLE! I think that’s why he will stay sober. He’s learned that there is power in truth when it comes to really helping others. He has the talk down, and I pray he keeps the walk and stays humble. When we think we are smarter than our DOC, we fail. We fall. He has a life story that addicts understand.
Great insight, I hope he sees your comments
🙌🏼 You get it! There is no greater service in helping others because the secret in the sauce is that it actually helps yourself when you help others ❤️ hope you have a great day my friends ❤️👻🙏🏼
Yep. You see it in the rooms from time to time, the ones who cotton on to the talk quickly do seem to have an easier run at recovery. Whether it's perceived or real doesn't really matter; as long it positively can help others having a harder time at it.
@@kathyyoungberg1578 it comes from experience. I’m 54 now, and have walked the walk for many years now. Nobody would guess what I’ve lived through. Addiction knows no boundaries. I love this channel because it starts conversations between strangers, but we unite and there is strength in knowing we aren’t alone. Have a blessed Sunday.
@@ThisFinalHandle So true! It’s like the saying goes,”whether you think you CAN, or think you CANNOT, you are RIGHT!” The mind is so powerful, and what works for one person might not work for the next, but addicts that stay on the right side of the dirt seem to all have something that clicked in them, and when they tell their stories, certain things sound very similar. I’m thankful I’m on the right side of the dirt, and I hope each of us that comes to SWU will learn or share something that helps a fellow human. That makes life worth living. Hope. Love. Courage. Honesty. Sharing our struggles. Have a blessed Sunday.
You are definitely the hope that so many addicts need. Thank you for sharing your story, and being brutally honest about being an addict. I pray that the blessings continue, along with your sobriety too. You should look into writing a book, a movie or both✌️💜
Just subscribed. I was scrolling for videos on your page and when I saw this, my intuition knew I had to watch it. It was very dramatic in a good way to listen to him speak from his heart without interruptions/questions etc. I think that gives a very different effect than when the person is interviewed. let them speak from their heart. And YES! more recovery videos would be great. You are very talented and I'm so glad I found your page here 🙂
That was by far the best interview I’ve seen ! So inspiring to see someone make it out of that hard life instead of watching people in it ! Do more recovery stories !
He look like Nipsey Hussle
They don’t call him Pipsy Wussle for nothing.
This interview was so powerful and almost poetic in his own perspective! Im proud of his recovery ❤
I’m not an addict but I love one and he’s watched this and I pray he keeps seeing things like this
This is absolutely beautiful and eloquently worded by a powerful man. I feel thankful to have heard his story and virtually meet him. We hit rock bottom at a similar time. Fentanyl was also my DOC. I am now a full time Psychology student with a completely different outlook on life. I hope to be able to offer the help that I was once saved by. Recovery is possible. Thanks as always, Mark.
Almost nobody survives Fentanyl addiction, or really opiates in general, so it’s great to see. I got over a heroin addiction and have been living the American dream for 26 years now. I personally found the 12 step method was a bit too structured and ridiculous, but some people need the step-by-step structure and discipline to keep them on the right track.
I understand what you're trying to say but i think it's a stretch to say almost no one services it. Plenty PLENTY of people survive opiate addiction including fenanyl addiction. It's difficult sure, but there are millions of recovering addicts out there showing that it can be done and isn't impossible, not even close. Especially in this day and age with all the support, funding, awareness and research that goes into treatment.
In my opinion, I'd even bet that we have more recovering addicts than ever before. I think it's important to highlight that recovery does happen, can be done, and it isn't as nightmarish and difficult as we and addicts perpetuate it to be.
Hard? Yes of course, but do-able!
Almost nobody lol. Come on man, there is a lot of recovering addicts, including myself
@@js3617 Almost everyone I know who got addicted has died. Pretty rare to overcome it. Being in recovery isn’t recovered.
@Ryan Malone the terminology they use is called being in "recovery" we don't say recovered. But that said, I was a drug and alcohol counselor for 7 years, a full time EMT in an inner city for the past 3 years, and now I've added paramedic school to the mix (meaning even more broadened exposure both location and clinical wise with crazy clinical hours and locations we have to do). Its safe to say ive had hundreds if not thousands of addicts as patients, nevermind personal life and experience. There are a lot, tons of people that get out of active addiction and "beat it".
The stats for people who use MAT maintenance and OR attend long term treatment are actually quite good and promising. I know a lot of people who have died as well for sure, but I also know a lot of people who haven't. If you walk into any NA group in any city, talk to any clinician in the field of addiction treatment... you'll 100% meet or hear of a decent amount of addicts in long term sobriety.
Another thing to keep in mind is that most people in recovery don't walk around with it plastered on their forehead. The current stats ppl throw around are that 1 out of every 10 ppl you know in the united states suffers from addiction. If you think about it though, 1 out of every 10 ppl definetly aren't dead or dying. If one tenth of our population was dead or dying I can't even imagine the state of emergency or pandemonium or society would be in, those are bubonic plague numbers.
Addiction does for sure increase mortality rate and a lot of addicts DO die as a result of addiction. But the way you're talking is like nearly everyone does and it's impossible to get clean which just isn't true or accurate.
Not trying to start an argument or nothing, I'm just passionate about the subject and whole heartedly want people to know that addiction isn't a death sentence. You can get clean and live a happy normal life without relapse etc. And it's a lot more common than people think, some people arrent loud about it because their period of addiction doesn't define them, most ppl dont wanna advertise the darkest period of their life. If it was that impossible we wouldn't be pumping money into treatment and ongoing expanding research and we sure as hell wouldn't be changing legislation and protocols to make treatment easier to access or available.
For example, for so long suboxone, the doctors had to take all these classes to be able to prescribe it, there were ridiculous patient caps, and most insurance didn't cover the treatment. Legislation was passed to do away with all those barriers to make it more accessible because it WORKED SO WELL.
I will also add, a lot of the old school statistics ppl love to throw around of treatment success are absolute garbage and it's now fully recognized by SAMHSA and the field in general. Success rates are much higher than ppl previously understood them to be. These days especially. we've worked hard to connect the dots to understand the best outcomes happen with medication assistance, long term pt monitoring, medical detox with extended rehabilitation, support and after care (sober living), and dual diagnosis support/CBT/Trauma therapy. If you are actually ready to seek treatment and do all those things (the work as we say)... the prospects are VERY HIGH.
I feel that it is really important to let people know it isn't as bleak as it feels or seems. I will be the first to admit that we mostly hear about and see the negatives so it FEELS bleak, dark and like everyone dies. I assure you, it's not the case. And when people know the odds aren't as against them as they think, their odds of doing better increase.
This hits home man …. I can relate to every single verb, noun, pronoun, adverb and etc he said out his mouth. 😢 im proud of this man for overcoming his demons. I wish and pray one day I will too.
You said pray and hope. If you change the hope to faith and keep praying you will get there. I'm gonna keep you in my prayers too.
This was a very powerful interview. He was very honest and relatable. Much respect to him and Mark for just giving him the space to speak his truth with no interruptions or judgement.
Brought a big smile on my face when he said he was now sober for 2 years!!!!! Keep going Pretty!!! I wish you all the best brother 🙏🏽
When he said how many years he had been clean, I almost cried! So happy for me. Wishing him the best in his journey!
Thank you for your testimony; it gives me hope for my alcoholic son who blames everybody but himself. I even had to tell him he couldn't be in his youngest brother's wedding last year because he was so messed up (it killed me to do that tho) - he uses that as an excuse to drink & hate:( "when you point a finger; three more are pointed back at you"...powerful!!
There are too many interviews here with people who are at the depths of despair and are unable or don't want to figure out solutions. Their story is not over. I thought this interview was valuable because Pretty is engaging and articulate and went into detail about how bad he got -- but he also gave people perspective and a road map to a better place.
I hope Boston's Cape Verdean community is watching this. I know they will support him in his recovery.
Knew he was cv from the thumbnail was waiting for him to say he was from the Boston area in the first few seconds of the video and I was right watched the whole interview in one sit down with goosebumps
@@jgrizz5623 Is the country that speaks Portuguese?
TH-cam is my favourite social media, I'm subscribed to dozens of channels and
Soft White Underbelly is definitely one of my favorite ones.
I've been following Mark and his channel before it became easy to find TH-cam channels with 1 million subscribers (besides PewDiePie), I've been his subscriber when he reached 100-200 thound subscribers, I've been his subscriber before he started posting his videos with black and white thumbnails, I've been his subscriber before he started deleting the first videos, and this is a channel that I'll hardly get enough.
Is enviable the quality of Mark's videos, the number of remarkable stories shared by the people interviewed is incredible. With the videos shared on this channel, they taught me that the better school, without a doubt, it's Life. The more videos I watch, the more I value my life.
After these years, I never thought that a Cape Verdean would make part of the interviewed, (my origin country, that I finally visited for the first time 3 months ago). And that surprised me, and made me go back to hear again the origin of the interviewee.
Thank you for your videos Mark.
So happy ur sober over two and a half years. Inspirational for those with addiction that it’s possible to be substance free. Glad u shared ur story. Clearly sobriety is like a snowflake. It’s unique to each individual. The realization that u need direction and to let go of ur way of doing things is what makes u successful…to let go surrender. Normal life without the expensive things is most precious as we can’t take any of it when we go but can cherish loved ones good conversation and stories that impact others. I salute u…keep up the good work.
That man could definetly pass for a Nipsey doble
What a beautiful story and it’s so poetic how he tells it. It’s raw and honest. What an inspiration and I loved hearing his testimony. Wishing him continued success. ❤
*It’s funny that the actor that he’s coaching said he reminds him of Nipsey. I said the same thing as soon as I saw him. LLNH 🏁
"If you've never been a mess, you have no message" - Pretty Brandao
My workplace encourages inspirational quotes for our email signatures and this is mine. Thanks for the inspiration, bro! Much love
I admire this person. He told the truth this is the first person that said I was trying to escape from something! We can run but we can’t hide!
This is phenomenal it describes the opiate addiction and detox perfectly and recovery process keep movin!brother sobriety is beautiful
"If you've never been a mess, you don't have a message" -Pretty, 2023
Probably the dumbest quote every.
I must say this is deep. Although I don’t know Pretty personally, I’m sure I know someone that knows him as Dorchester is small Boston in general. Everyone knows everyone. The Fentanyl issue is very serious here. Praying for all enduring hard times. I pray his ex wife, mom and child along with all hurt during his hard times heal.🙏🏽
It would be good to hear more stories of people who have recovered! I relate to them more, i have been addicted to alcohol, opiates, kratom, smoking and eating disorders. I love this interview! I'm so happy God spared my life!
This man told his story so well I will NEVER try ANYTHING that I know CAN compromise my mental and physical health ! Thank You 🙏🏾 to this man ❤
hearing how he questioned his morals when he first felt the fent, that hits home. that first time i got that high from a fake perc, i was searching endlessly for it but never can scratch that itch. lost my bsf bc he was coming off them and tried to get high off methadone. those blues are also my reason for calling myself an addict. this video hits home. i've never heard someone else finding out they also were so negatively changed by fent. it changed everything; how i think is even different. don't ever try them if you can.
im 3 weeks clean from the blues. i was using abt 20 a week, and was not getting high off them at all. i would use them to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms, the cold sweats, the nausea. i thought to myself these can't have fent in them bc i'm not getting high. i was just using to relieve myself. went to the er for mental health reasons and tested positive for fent. don't think it won't be in those fake pills even if they don't get you as high or are a different kind. you will cross fent if you touch fake pills. good luck to anyone struggling rn ❤
@kai-gb4cf i do not know you, i sure hope you are still clean going strong!!! How are you doing today?? ❤ i have a fanily member and honestly they dont want help so you keep pushing!!
@@sidniesantos8485 hey stranger! thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me. i'm doing slightly better but now have been clean for over 3 months :) it took a lot in me to mentally get to the point where i had no desire to touch blues/fent again. the anger and grief is much stronger than the urge to get so high i can't feel it anymore, it's reassuring. those withdrawals are hell sent so it also makes it easier to stay away from. i started medication thats helped me overall and with the addiction, as my mental health deteriorated as my addiction grew. im starting from square one again and it's nice. give your family member time and always remind them they have support if they need it. maybe give them resources if they ask, but don't get too pushy. they have to want it for themselves for it to work out. sending my love, and thank you again ❤️❤️
I didn't shower for weeks at a time. I lost weight I was a twig. I gained all my weight back now gained everything back. I had lost it all. No car no apartment no friends no job no money. Being sober I have switched it around 180.
Congratulations on your recovery time and new life. I am clean and sober for 42 years and 2 months. I was 19 when I decided with my HPs grace to finally surrender. 🥰😻
Wow. This was incredible. Pretty, through your pain and struggles with your addiction, you found your purpose. Cheers to your sobriety and may you continue to be the guiding light for others in their journeys! 🙏🙏