My husband got 2 DUIs in one night and 3 overdoses in 24 hours. This was after 10 years of addiction and countless overdoses, organ failure, etc. He got sober 11/19/2022. People in recovery are some of the most incredible people. The strength they have to accept the way things are, let go of control, and just live for today is so admirable. My husband is so calm, selfless, and caring today. He lives to help others and to be the best version of himself. It’s incredible to watch someone turn themselves around and just thrive. I am so proud of everyone that’s on their journey through recovery ❤
Thank you for sharing your story Karissa! Congrats on your sobriety! I'm coming up on 4 years sober from alcohol January 7th, 2025! I was diagnosed with alcoholic fatty liver disease/early stages of cirrhosis of the liver at the end of 2020 so I knew if I didn't quit drinking and for real this time I was definitely going to pass away and sooner than later. I started drinking and using drugs when I was around 12/13 years old and the longest stint of sobriety I had from that age up until 4 years ago was 6 months (this was in 2010) and that was because I enrolled myself into a 6 month outpatient rehab to look good in front of the judge from the case I caught (drug related. LONG LONG LONG story) at that time but I was facing 8-10 years in prison but the judge seen I was in treatment and I accepted responsibility for what I did, took a plea deal and got a year probation and some community service and I had to finish my treatment which I did (barely though). The day I graduated treatment I went to the gas station next door and bought beer. I wasn't truly ready to get sober yet until I hit my hardest bottom in 2020.
Came from tiktok now I’m hooked on your channel, love everything you do man. Keep up the good work!! I’m from Puerto Rico so my first language is Spanish (even tho I consider myself good at English) I have to say wow… Karissa the way you speak, I love it girl!!Just how you explain and express yourself, literally was like I was listening to an audio book, super impressed!!!
Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate on so many levels. Alcohol was my struggle as well bc of deep rooted issues that I never acknowledged until I hit rock bottom. I checked myself into a 6 month rehab, graduated, and lived in transitional housing for 3 months. I now have my own apartment and God has restored my relationship w my 2 boys. It can be done and you’re definitely not alone!
I relate to her so much with the relationship with her mother. I just wanted my mother to like me when she was alive. My brother got away with everything. My family (I’m no contact) still thinks I should forgive him and have a relationship because it wasn’t his fault. I’ve accepted the will never accept my side of the story and I’m okay with that. I was sober for two years and started again, currently at 18 days. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you Karissa for your vulnerability and openness. I needed to hear that today. How do I follow you? Would love to keep up to date with your story. Thanks again!
Wow, I've never heard a story so similar to mine down to the amount of dui's & the birth month,the toxic relationships and death of a love one! That sent me spiraling and just wanting to not feel.But it's always when u leave the friends after the bar that you get into trouble because we learn to mask how fucked up we really are .Sometimes I feel like I've lived almost 9 lives! There are so many obstacles and shame and Resentments.I needed to hear this story.. It really resonated with me, thank you.. p.s I also had the finger bites that was the first physical thing my Ex did..tgis just proves that we aren't unique and more connected then we realize.
Please stop before something bad happens andyou can’t change it I’m 6 months sober. Last time I drank I was wasted and don’t remember how I drove home. I didn’t crash or hit anyone or get a dui was pure luck So I knew it was a miracle. Never risked it again
This is an amazing podcast. I wish you would come out with them a little slower to build up your audience. Great job man ! Also I love when how you’re such an amazing listener
I couldn’t help but think about Karissa’s daughter (more than one child??) throughout her story…the trauma that child has gone through. There was no mention of how she is doing with all of this, but I hope she is in counseling before the cycle repeats in her. Congrats on your sobriety. Your child deserves a better life and you can give that now.
I fell in love with a 48 year old alcoholic woman. It was a nightmare. The hook ups with random men and dysfunctional behaviour. Not to mention hours on the phone. She went to rehab twice but would hook up with randoms in there . I’m 61 live alone on a yacht with my dog and sailed to another country. I stayed in touch but nothing has changed. The lies and stone walling and hot and cold . I would never date a woman with addictions again.
Well I would imagine because typically they're years into their sobriety so they're looking a lot better. But I do agree with you LOL. He always seems to have attractive women in his videos 😅
Love these videos, but damn he needs to change his filming background. The parallel lines hurt my eyes to look at after 10 minutes, and are distracting.
You have been very strong, unfortunate with your ow. mother and second husband as you was. No wander you started drinking a lot with those folks close to you.
My husband got 2 DUIs in one night and 3 overdoses in 24 hours. This was after 10 years of addiction and countless overdoses, organ failure, etc. He got sober 11/19/2022. People in recovery are some of the most incredible people. The strength they have to accept the way things are, let go of control, and just live for today is so admirable. My husband is so calm, selfless, and caring today. He lives to help others and to be the best version of himself. It’s incredible to watch someone turn themselves around and just thrive. I am so proud of everyone that’s on their journey through recovery ❤
Wow huge congrats to your husband
Hello to Kevin and all my podcast family I've got this on my mind question for Kevin ive
Wow!! I just finished the whole interview!!! One of the best Ive ever seen on this subject!! So many nuggets to take away! 🙏♥️🙏
Thank you for sharing your story Karissa! Congrats on your sobriety! I'm coming up on 4 years sober from alcohol January 7th, 2025! I was diagnosed with alcoholic fatty liver disease/early stages of cirrhosis of the liver at the end of 2020 so I knew if I didn't quit drinking and for real this time I was definitely going to pass away and sooner than later. I started drinking and using drugs when I was around 12/13 years old and the longest stint of sobriety I had from that age up until 4 years ago was 6 months (this was in 2010) and that was because I enrolled myself into a 6 month outpatient rehab to look good in front of the judge from the case I caught (drug related. LONG LONG LONG story) at that time but I was facing 8-10 years in prison but the judge seen I was in treatment and I accepted responsibility for what I did, took a plea deal and got a year probation and some community service and I had to finish my treatment which I did (barely though). The day I graduated treatment I went to the gas station next door and bought beer. I wasn't truly ready to get sober yet until I hit my hardest bottom in 2020.
Congrats on 4!!!! Thank you for the support 🙏
@@Riseabovewithkevin thank you so much! :) I love your channel! Keep up the good work!
@@hwoods-kg1jf Thank you!!!!
4 years is so beautiful!!!!
@@FashionistaStyles-w9p thank you 🙏🏻 😊 💯❤️🩹
Came from tiktok now I’m hooked on your channel, love everything you do man. Keep up the good work!! I’m from Puerto Rico so my first language is Spanish (even tho I consider myself good at English) I have to say wow… Karissa the way you speak, I love it girl!!Just how you explain and express yourself, literally was like I was listening to an audio book, super impressed!!!
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Same
Thank you for this comment and continued support!!!
Wow another banger! Great job Kevin and Karissa!!
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Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate on so many levels. Alcohol was my struggle as well bc of deep rooted issues that I never acknowledged until I hit rock bottom. I checked myself into a 6 month rehab, graduated, and lived in transitional housing for 3 months. I now have my own apartment and God has restored my relationship w my 2 boys. It can be done and you’re definitely not alone!
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"Good for you!"
Alcohol is bad enough. Don't ever praise someone for just drinking. Alcohol is a horrible drug.
I’m from Albany. Mom grew up in Poughkeepsie! This is so interesting!
I went to UAlbs
I relate to her so much with the relationship with her mother. I just wanted my mother to like me when she was alive. My brother got away with everything. My family (I’m no contact) still thinks I should forgive him and have a relationship because it wasn’t his fault. I’ve accepted the will never accept my side of the story and I’m okay with that. I was sober for two years and started again, currently at 18 days. Thanks for sharing your story.
Hope you are doing good ♥️
Thank you, I’m at rock bottom and this is really inspiring me to let myself receive help!
Give yourself a chance!!
Hope you're doing well❤
Thank you 😞
These interviews should have so much more engagement and views..they are so good!! I’ve been binge watching all of them!
You're so lucky to have a sibling who is on your side and wants to talk about the dysfunction.
Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Karissa for your vulnerability and openness. I needed to hear that today.
How do I follow you? Would love to keep up to date with your story.
Thanks again!
Karissalee_c on ig
Wow, I've never heard a story so similar to mine down to the amount of dui's & the birth month,the toxic relationships and death of a love one! That sent me spiraling and just wanting to not feel.But it's always when u leave the friends after the bar that you get into trouble because we learn to mask how fucked up we really are .Sometimes I feel like I've lived almost 9 lives! There are so many obstacles and shame and Resentments.I needed to hear this story.. It really resonated with me, thank you..
p.s I also had the finger bites that was the first physical thing my Ex did..tgis just proves that we aren't unique and more connected then we realize.
This is so scary thank you for sharing. I feel like I’m on a very similar path and need to get off
Please stop before something bad happens andyou can’t change it I’m 6 months sober. Last time I drank I was wasted and don’t remember how I drove home. I didn’t crash or hit anyone or get a dui was pure luck So I knew it was a miracle. Never risked it again
This is an amazing podcast. I wish you would come out with them a little slower to build up your audience. Great job man ! Also I love when how you’re such an amazing listener
I really appreciate that a lot! Yes, I let my guests speak. At the end of the day, listeners want to hear the guest not me 🤣
I couldn’t help but think about Karissa’s daughter (more than one child??) throughout her story…the trauma that child has gone through. There was no mention of how she is doing with all of this, but I hope she is in counseling before the cycle repeats in her. Congrats on your sobriety. Your child deserves a better life and you can give that now.
Stories like this show we aren't alone.
I fell in love with a 48 year old alcoholic woman. It was a nightmare. The hook ups with random men and dysfunctional behaviour. Not to mention hours on the phone. She went to rehab twice but would hook up with randoms in there . I’m 61 live alone on a yacht with my dog and sailed to another country. I stayed in touch but nothing has changed. The lies and stone walling and hot and cold . I would never date a woman with addictions again.
I am so sorry. Thank you for watching.
@@Riseabovewithkevin you have emotional intelligence
@@Riseabovewithkevin I’ve only told you a wee bit it was heartbreaking to say the least. The hook ups even in front of me were confronting
She hooked up in front of you LOL. Were you letting this happen? Lol like a cuckold thing because that's kind of on you@@AndreFlavell
I definitely can agree on the signs of mental health issues were there. A lot of trauma can cause that.
Great interview. Somehow you get very attractive people in recovery.
Well I would imagine because typically they're years into their sobriety so they're looking a lot better. But I do agree with you LOL. He always seems to have attractive women in his videos 😅
You have Cptsd for sure. I resonate.
Crazy, she is so bright and beautiful
Omg I've never felt so seen. The mum thing holy shit. Me too.
Love these videos, but damn he needs to change his filming background. The parallel lines hurt my eyes to look at after 10 minutes, and are distracting.
Yes, you are right. The changes have already been made. I built a new studio! Thank you for the feedback 🙏
13 mins in I'm resonating with the family thing.
You have been very strong, unfortunate with your ow. mother and second husband as you was. No wander you started drinking a lot with those folks close to you.
"EKspecially".... Drives me nuts.
😂😂😂
Trading one drug for another one wasn’t what I was expecting you to hear.
My mom also: outward appearance
Why are they talking so fast I
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Cracking a beer in your honor! Great bedtime story
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