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If you will study how drug abuse effects the brain, especially the frontal lobe, you will see if your open why its not a good idea. Empathy and knowing the difference between right and wrong have been severly compromised weather or not you can understand the implications of that. I get it, you want a viable candidate which is a good thing. Keep looking my well intentioned friend! So do I!
This is the difference between someone who maintains their humanity workout fear. You can tell very much he's spent a lot of time self analyzing! People only lie or wear a mask or of fear or to promote our project fear. Either way it's a fear based reaction, whether the reason originated internally or externally is unimportant big picture.
I’m one of those people. I prayed for the last two years of my addiction, then one day it was just done. No urge, no obsession, nothing. I was delivered from it. This does happen.
Devine Intervention, Praise God. I did the same back in 2002 winged down off of 80mg Methadone and 8mg Xanax at the same time over 3 months. Got prayed over at Lakewood Church asking for DI and think I got it. Jumped from 10mg methadone and .5 mg Xanax over to 8 mg Subutex and Librium for 15 days then just stopped. It was not easy as I had no sleep for 2 and 3 days sometimes but after about 2 months I was listening to Metallica in the car and just felt all the emotions come back and I knew I’d done it…..
Drank since 13yrs. Just turned 63. Sober now 3 yrs & 6 months. Didn't think I would ever stopped. Asked for help... on my knees a few times. One day going for another bottle, turned around and came home. It was washed away. Not one craving for alcohol since. Yes, it does happen with a spiritual change. #GodBless
That's exactly how I finally successfully quit smoking cigarettes over 20yrs ago. My experience was similar to yours. Took around six months from time I prayed in ernest for God to give me the desire to want to quit til the morning I set as The Day to stop. But it was SO easy to turn the page of the chapters of my life. I never looked back. My health has greatly improved. I basically admitted to God that the reason I realized that I'd not successfully stopped "for Him" in the past was honestly because I simply didn't want to & I asked Him to give me the desire to WANT to quit. He did!
@@Survivin2Thrivinthat's it. When you realize you love your sin more than Him you can get honest with yourself and the Lord and ask him to change you and put the love in your heart that you need.
I admire how transparent and open RFK is. It isn't easy to be public about your life especially the publicity he gets. He beats the opponents to the punch by being open and honest. I respect him.
When he said that the most demoralizing part of this disease is "my inability to keep a contract with myself?" That's the kind of truth someone who's been through the disease of addiction knows all too well. God bless all of us.
I used to say "if I use drugs today my mom will die" I would build up fake fairytale senerios to try and muster my willpower to fight. I fough for 10 years and it slowly robbed me and almost destroyed me. Im a super type A personality, successful, bla bla bla, I NEVER thought I'd become an addict. Its just something a person will never understand until they experience it.... Anyway. 15 months clean now.
He said it quite poetically. In the words of a common junkie, it boils down to, "only 1more time, or only today.." We are perfectly capeable of inventing reason, where complete nonsense stuff. To someone not addicted, it seems like ultimate delusion, yet every time dope sickness comes knocking, you got a job or other impossible to get out of social arrangements.. You tell the lie to yourself, fully believing it, while obvious evidence from the last few days, months even years clearly states otherwise. If you got an addictive personality, basicly a coping mechanism for the things I know I miss as a human being, only real solution is two fold. One is to understand which hole is the addictions trying to fill. Basicly things that were wrong with you either towards any drugs or risky dumb behaviour once you past youer teens. It could be childhood trauma, neglect, or any real impacting trauma, maladjustments to society, privacy.. Really anything that left you as changed.. Then, when you realize what they are, work on them directly, instead of coping through other means. Second is to switch your dopamine requirement with actually not so bad addictions.. Toward exercise, hobby, what ever.. Any of those things will be beneficial. Just stay alert, towards new addictive behaviours you might pick up along the way. If they are looking bad in the long term, try to eliminate them before they take roots. Also, and I am only speaking opiates here, getting clean is just the start. It is going to take months to years of work, usually unmotivated, but crucial, before your receptors start to regulate themselves back into some semblance of normal. Before that, you can expect depression, anhedonia, just general shitty mood that seems like it won't pass, but it will. If you give it time and actively work to grow in other ways. Relapse is normal, but I wish I knew some things before, and wasted much less time with what I would call not needed ones. Basicly, if you want to quit something, even if you relapse once monthly, you have again put yourself in risky situation, not to mention it takes away from healing, for much longer then it actually felt good. Some people might feel like taking psychiatric medication, like anti depressive, to speed up recovery, and I won't take that option from anyone, sometimes, it's all about going through a crises and just trying to survive, with least amount of wounds possible, but my personal experience is that I didn't like them. Your micro/macro nutrients will help too, good sleep, good nutrition, at least walking 30 min a day, if you got no willpower for something more. Just stay active, give it time and it does get much better. I find weed is enough for me, to take a rest from my own self. I just make a habit of buying it once per week, for amount I can afford, and when it runs out, no more till next week.. Unlike how I used to approach it, being high 24/7 and spending more money on it, even during my active phases od dealing with H. Basicly don't beat yourself about what happened. It's life. Everything is likely and possible to happen. Just focus on the future, how to get out of any kind of addictions you might have, and working on yourself to be the kind of person you would like to hang with. Later on, even live with. Also, unless you get rid of friends, who are only friends due to same failing, it is going to be hard. I don't find absolute abstinence as something to be steiving for. But adress those substances and behaviours, that tend to make you do something habitually, with clear signs of obsession and nip them in the bud. If you already found something making you competly lose control.. You need to want to stop, then stop, for yourself first, then for anyone that knows you, or is related to you. Good luck.
Not tomorrow, to the point I wanted to make sure of there not being one. The drug of choice is a revelation when in the throws of darkness. The problem is you won't notice the light creeping back in.
This is a real human. Not 'perfect' as not a goddamn one is. I'd be honored to live in a country this man is at the healm of. I've never genuinely thought that in my life of a major candidate. An actual human .
@@BobMutuCongrats brother! I'll have 16 months in 3 days. Please spread the word to your successful buddies, there are still way too many people judging addicts, current or former.
Bro i couldn’t do it. So I got on methadone. Didn’t use for 4 years. And somehow became so strong during that time that I cold turkeyed methadone. 2 weeks of hell then a few more weeks of bearable shit after that. Everyone said I couldn’t do it and was crazy. I was just done
My husband did meth on off his whole adult life. He went to jail for it, when he got there he threw his hands up and surrendered to God. He said God if your real show me cause I can’t live like this anymore. That was 10 yrs ago. We’ve been married four years, he says he has the best life now and doesn’t miss that old life.
same thing for me except benzos, morphine (which is basically heroin) zopiclone i abused that which is a sleeping aid that acts on same receptors as a benzo... cocaine... never touched meth though. crazy stuff in 26 now this hits hard
@Mszman well done for supporting him. My wife stuck with me too and she never regretted it as I love her more every day and have become the man she always wanted. It just takes these traumas to deepen love for some reason.
This guy is going to aid the healing of our country. A kid from a rich and famous family, who fell victim to the temptations that normal folks fall prey to. What other public figure would speak so candidly about their past transgressions? RFK IS THE MAN!
Now hes the head of USA health department. Great pick for America. This guy is transparent and faced real America. Addiction is undermining American lives.
Not me. I do not like him at all. I am a Trumper but my dislike has nothing to do with it. He damn well knows he is throwing the votes away from Trump. He knows what he is doing. He is a liberal, marxist just like the rest.
People are just to prideful and like to talk about and post online about the wins in life. In the past I have posted pictures of myself of when I was hooked on xanex and I was super skinny. People couldn't understand why . But why only post about the good times... No one is perfect... Why not post my fuck ups and be honest about how un perfect I am
I never thought subliminals could make such a huge difference in overcoming addiction, but Borlest proved me wrong. After a couple of weeks, I felt a massive shift in my mindset. If you’re stuck in a cycle, this could be the solution. You’ve got nothing to lose.
This is a complete person. Someone who has lived every part of life. He would be the president who could represent what 90 percent of people go through.
If you ad drugs like “caffeine” and “alcohol” then yah man… we all know literally 1 personal personally who can’t go a week without their drug of choice
@@outlander23490% are probably addicted to some habit or activity which negatively affects them I would guess. Not every addiction involves drug, but they can be just as debilitating.
He would never agree. A brilliant man - no. Integrity - no. An honest man Yes. Absolutely yes for honesty after he has worked through the issue at hand. He acknowledges his failings and that’s what people like. We all have our failings and addictions- even if it’s addictions to work. I admire his on camera honesty. He reveals what’s inside his closet. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
He's the real deal. Can't see him ever saying "do you know who I am?" Great respect for him. Never thought I'd hear a Kennedy say they were a lousy student, at the bottom of their class!
Exactly and Trump has a heart for the addicted. His older brother died from alcoholism. He doesn't judge but praises those who are struggling and can overcome. Hence why he never drank or did any drug.
Never heard someone describe it so accurately. Every morning I wake up, I’m sure I’ll never use again. Every afternoon, somebody else seems to take the wheel
The secret to fix that is this… and it’s very difficult, rehab incorporates this without you knowing but it is possible to do on your own: For the first 90 days (after the worst parts of the withdrawal are over) you have to absolutely cram your days with non-stop scheduled activities. You make obligations that other people are depending on, like going to the gym after work with a couple friends every day without fail, so quickly after work that you need to bring a duffle bag of gym clothes to go straight from work to the gym. After work and the gym, if you have some pocket money, you schedule a dinner out at a cheap sit down restaurant with a friend or 2. Then if you can find one, you go straight from dinner to a NA/AA meeting at 9 or 10pm. If you can’t do dinner or your budget is thin, ask a friend or a family member if you can come over to their house and cook dinner with them or for them. If they know you’re doing it to get clean, a close loved one will be supportive. If some parts of this don’t work, just fit your own lifestyle into the mix, maybe you go to dungeons and dragons one night instead of AA/NA, or join a bowling / rec sports league. Basically for as long as you need to, the goal is to wake up in a drug free house, with only enough time to shower, get your activity supplies together, get ready for work, and leave. You pack your days so much and work out as hard as possible at the gym, to the point where you’re genuinely ready to just jump into bed as soon as you get home from work and all the activities. Lean on your loved ones, most of them will jump at the chance to help you fill your day if they know why they’re doing it. If you do t have many people around, it’s even more important to find a local meeting. Pick a guy or 2 that’s around your age etc. from the meeting and ask if he wants to be gym partners. You won’t need to do this forever. It might not take 90 days. The point is to reset your life and the way your brain is wired to seek your addiction during dull moments and boredom. Rehab already has this built in but they don’t talk about how important it is to eliminate downtime. That’s a crucial unnoticed factor in why inpatient rehab actually works for people.
That’s the same for every addiction. I literally did the same with video games. I said I would never go to bed so late again but would go to bed around 1 am sometimes 2 not able to get off. Then wake up at 6:30-7:30 feeling like crap, did this for years and I think it contributed to my chronic health issues.
I was addicted to opiates for over 20 years. Been clean for about 8 years now. Knowing Kennedy's story makes me like him even more. Talk about transparency.
Politics is and has always been about lying , deceit , manipulation & corruption . What did u expect else ? wake up !! if the PLANdemic didn't show u how manipulative the Shadow state was , when will u wake up. ?
I had no idea. Our timeline is the same- though for me, it was vodka, gin, whiskey, beer, wine that finished me. I smoked a little weed, did some speed, but they didn't mean much. Alcohol owned me. I got sober through those same 12 steps 42 years ago and they changed me the way Bobby talks about. I'm two months older than he, and am thankful for the "brain washing" 😊 This man should be treasured, not vilified. Thank you Shawn and Bobby. America needs him to keep speaking up. God bless us all.
Greetings from Tasmania Australia, I’m 31years sober through AA and like you I needed my brain washed too. Same story, did some dope and speed but alcohol was my love. God is good all the time. 😊
@victoriatracey5919 I never once believed I could live without drinking. I still read my Big Book often and love it's old-fashioned ways- language may change but principles never do. Congratulations on 31 years of sobriety, what a great life we have- even in dark times.🥰
@@deborahs2593 absolutely, I held my mum in my arms as she died, didn’t drink, lost 2 brothers to suicide, both alcoholics, didn’t drink, lost my aunt ( like a surrogate mum), didn’t drink, Lost one of my sisters to cancer, didn’t drink but the hardest one was when my husband of 38 years was diagnosed with liver cancer 5 years ago while we were travelling around Australia in our motorhome and he was dead 6 weeks later. He was an alcoholic too and had been sober 20 years. That one nearly took me out, but by the grace of God I’m still here sober, a miracle for sure. Getting dry is easy, getting sober is harder but staying sober through life’s challengers is what it’s all about. Bless you and keep trekking the sober road. Victoria from Tasmania Australia 😊
I’m so excited for onnce in my life of 56 years and a driver of 34 years to see a dem and a republican sit down and find some common ground how cool is this for once these two men want to do something good for our country
This really hits home. I was seriously addicted to benzos, ended up doing acid for like a week, looking for some kind of spiritual experience. That never happened and then attempted to kill myself. To this day I can look back on it and see how I've matured and grown from that whole experience. I still have brain damage and am reminded every day of the mistakes I made. But something inside me flipped while I was in a coma. I now want to live more than ever and appreciate every moment of my life, free from drug addiction. RFK is truly an inspiration. And for anyone experiencing drug addiction, do not give up. Treat every day as if it could be your last.
This is pretty crazy. It’s crazy how much I relate to him, and it’s crazy how refreshing it is to hear a candidate just being a real open and honest human. You’ve gotta admit, the stakes of him coming out with this are high. Props to him for doing it
GREAT JOB SHAWN!!! BOBBY- MANY OF US HAVE BEEN DOWN THE ROAD-THANKS FOR GIVING HOPE TO THE STILL SUFFERING!! PLEASE TRY TO FIX THE BROKEN COUNTRY--WE ARE WITH YOU!!!
I love this guy RFK jnr and Im Australian… he would a great world leader - his honesty and humbleness is admirable for these days … he’s lived on both sides of the coin and a family man … he truly could be the only person to represent honourably and truthfully because of his life experiences … God Bless America ❤
Thank You ! Many Americans pray for all our Nations, as we should. God came into the world, not to condemn, but to save us through Jesus, who died the death of a sinner, being innocent. On the Cross, and through his blood, we can have that Now. He said Whosoever will... Praise The Lord. 💕
Detox is ugly...but once you're clean it's the most liberating thing one can experience.... So grateful each day I wake up ... I was trying to die every single day,many many times a day with no end in sight.....never saw myself stopping but what an incredible transformation it's been.
I fucked myself over with drug/alcohol abuse as well. Now I'm paying for it and probably will for the rest of my life. It's a hell of a lot easier being a degenerate.. being clean is a struggle, every fuckin day.
what you say is true but keep fighting the good fight as you know the answers to the tests now.. not that it’s easy but i wish you the best. Fight your fight and that’s all that matters
He’s a man of integrity and sincerity God will lead and guide him all the days of his life My family appreciate RFK Jr. We pray for him and his family thank you sir for loving America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏💕
Keep your eyes to the front, brother. Don't worry about appearances right now. I'm 10 years sober last Monday, and I clearly remember the kind of hell you're in right now. Your skeleton feels like it's on fire right now because you're burning through everything you don't need. It really is better on the other side of this, I promise. You'll have some long term work to do afterwards, like learning how to live as a natural human again and figuring out what sober people do for fun. You will lose some people who you thought were friends but never were. That's gonna be hard, but it's all easier than detox. Just take your time and keep going. You remember the story. The tortoise won.
First month is the worst. Hey through that and your body starts to feels good. Don't get cocky though. That's what always did me in. Stay strong. Almost 3yrs here and only reason I don't go get high is cause I'm afraid of this crap out here. It's not what it was. This stuff now is pure evil and your playing Russian roulette with your life each time you take a bump or rail or shot. Lost my entire group of friends. More than I can count now. But my closest friends are all gone. Stay strong n keep your head up. Better times will come.
@@dmo848 10 days today. I was really off the deep end. Doing the rough shit the rough way. Tolerance sky high. Still feel like absolute mushed shit though
Just reading so many comments, I’d say we all recognize authenticity at its core. Can’t say any better what’s already been said. What an inspiration. 🙏😇
RFK Jr's experience makes him super qualified to deal with this counties huge problem. It is going to take thinking out of box to fix it❣ You have my vote Robert, thank you 🙏
This is so hard. I was sober from alcohol for 25 years. Never had 1 urge to drink - at all. Not in 25 years. Then, I went to my hometown for a visit with family. At about 3:00am I woke up and went into the kitchen for a drink of water. I opened the refrigerator and there was an open bottle of wine. I closed the refrigerator and went back to bed. A few minutes later I went back into the kitchen and poured a glass of wine. Just one glass. Went back to bed. Was proud of myself for only having that one glass. Then I had another glass the following night. Then I flew back home. That 2nd glass lasted for 13 years. Nobody knew I was drinking for 13 years. 13 years of isolating, avoiding friends, avoiding anything social. Have 1 friend that I would see and she still does not know. No one knows. I haven’t had a drink since December 2023. Almost 10 months now. The funny thing is - that as strong as my sobriety was for over 25 years, I always stated that I would have zero defense from drinking if I ever found myself alone with an opened bottle of wine in the refrigerator - and look what happened. . I didn’t drink and drive, I did not drink every day, maybe 2,3 times a week, never drank during the day but at night before going to sleep, never got on the phone after drinking. It was very controlled. - but no doubt that my medical issues are a consequence and feeling so alone and total disappointment in myself - and - if that is not enough - I want a drink right now but know that I can’t.
Oh hon, you can do this, just one more day. You need to go to a 12 step meeting and ask to share, it really does take the power out of the compulsion, been there and done that. You and I both know you can’t do this alone, white knuckling it won’t keep you sober. I’m 31 years sober and am still aware I’m always 1 drink away from a drunk. Please reach out to others instead of a bottle, or your pride will kill you.🙏🏼🥰
man ive been through addiction also. it took me to be homeless and get 3 felonies to finally get clean. theres a light at the end even if u dont think so
Yep. Was addicted to drugs and alcohol 26 years. Shot heroin and fentynal 16 years. 14 months clean. 3 years from alcohol. Now im tapering off methadone.
Best of luck, Matthew. I know someone who went down to 1mg of methadone. Anyone who knows anything about that knows how ridiculous that sounds. But when it came time to actually stop taking it, he completely lost his s#it. So that tells me there's more to the routine of these things, on top of the actual physical dependencies. So I sincerely wish you well, you can accomplish what you're trying to do. It's not easy, but the reward of a potentially better life is something worth pursuing.
All I can say is wow! I never knew he suffered from heroin addiction like myself. Sad to hear but at the same time refreshing to hear his story of Triumph! I pray God gives him the strength he needs to save our country's health
I've seen countless addicts go to rehab and/or 12 step programs, and I've seen most of them fail. The only time I truly see people change and overcome is when they make their peace with God and find a relationship with him.
I think all that stuff is nonsense. Ex H addict here. I got clean with nothing but hard work and most importantly, the WILL to get clean. It's not about God. It's about truly WANTING sobriety. I can't stand ppl who bring religion into everything. It's not so black and white, there are gray areas, too. You ppl need to understand that. God is not a "cure all." If that's the case, why is PDFilia so rampant in the religious sector? (God doesn't fix all, and my proof is in that 1 VERY important topic that everyone seems to avoid) It's about willpower and believing in yourself, and that is all. Sorry to crash your parade. 🤷
Sister Betty was a knuckle nut. Her eyes alone were ice, the priest was treated like in fail able. I was a alter boy red and white robes to aid the show. I laugh now @ the power they once had! They cannot look me in the eye when I attend Catholic events in Newfoundland Canada. I live in B.C Canada but my roots are R.C.
@@Daniel-iz7iz What the heck are you talking about? Be precise and articulate, and do not take drugs before you write. Whatever point you may have had is destroyed because of your rambling and mindless presentation. Think before you speak.
@carljosephfriedrich8919 He's clearly talking about being an alter boy when he was a kid. Are you catholic by chance? I'm Irish American catholic and I understood him. I'd assume a knuckle nut is when the he got his knuckles hit for discipline.
Here is a man that really understands the drug war from his own sad experiences with drugs. We are all flawed....who could better understand how to deal effectively with our current situation. He is a very brave man to tell us all about his past failures. He gets my vote.
@@timothykappel198 Right you are. It's a very big problem and any possible solution bends my mind. However, it might be appropriate to have someone trying to solve it that has been in the trenches and, hopefully, really dealt with the issue.
@@VoodooDangerbirdnah bernie sold out and bent over when the dnc fucked him over to his face and he accepted it and went back on a lot of his principles continuing to outwardly support them and policies that contradicted his own integrity. He lost it there.
@@jonmo2694 yea LSD come downs can be so different. Usually it is not fun for me but then like days later I am relaxed and feel like I have a general handle on life. It is an interesting substance that is for sure.
Thank you for posting this clip Sean. I’m a 22 year veteran, retired 10 years and I’ve literally (as in literally in the past hour) been classed as disabled due to chemicals I was exposed to in service which have destroyed my brain, CNS and immune system. I’m struggling with alcohol addiction which I use to self medicate as it temporarily eases my symptoms but brings it all crashing back when it wears off. I’m also Irish (born and reared) so I can relate to Robert and I have seen my own family go down similar paths. The doctors won’t give me painkillers or muscle relaxants in case I become addicted (which I probably will) so I use cannabis which does help a lot, but to my point, this clip has saved me today from falling again because today is day 1 of trying to be sober again and it’s only 10.45hrs here and I’m already looking for an excuse to drink. There’s no alcohol in the house and I’m not allowed drive but I would to get booze. Listening to Robert’s past (which I knew nothing of) has made me realise I’m going down a path that is hard to turn back from. I might be a big man but I have tears rolling down my cheeks typing this. Thank you Sean and keep up the great content. Love all your work no matter how controversial people ‘think’ it is. Keep telling the truth brother 💪🏼🙏
One day at a time brother. Each day is a victory. Be better today than you were yesterday and be better tomorrow than you were today. I also struggle but we can beat it! Good luck. I don’t try and push religion but my faith in God and going to church is what kept me out of the worst of my addictions.
@@LP3me thank you for your words. I was brought up in staunchly catholic Irish family with god rammed down our throats and we’ll all go to hell etc. That and the scandals in the Catholic Church turned me off religion but in latter years I’ve become more spiritual in that I still believe in god but not the ways of the church I was brought up in. I try to pray every night but feel guilt that it’s seen as desperation. I don’t go to (catholic) church as I think it’s highly hypocritical with the place dripping with gold and them handing out a plate for money and even electronic transfer machines these days. But I know there’s a god watching us and this life is a test and all we can do is be our best. I’m proud of my service but now I feel what was it for ? Greed by big corporations to make money out of suffering on both sides. I’m convinced evil is running the world. The devil if you will. I sound mad I’m sorry but it’s all around us now. Thank you again and god bless you 🙏
@@Machlooper Ya I agree the world is filled with alot of evil and seemingly more and more as time passes. I too struggle with what was our purpose over there but I am proud of the way I conducted myself, helping the civilians over there the best I could, watching out for my battle buddy, and fighting off an enemy when they were actively engaging us. I know I wasn’t doing anything sinister day to day, we were actually trying to make a difference, whether it mattered or not. Now with your Catholic Church statement, I couldn’t agree more. I don’t understand how people can remain catholic. I don’t like the church setup, I don’t like all the formalities. I don’t like that they worship saints and the Virgin Mary. We should only be worshipping the father and son, God and Jesus. I think what’s most important is having a relationship with Jesus and praying and trying to be a better person. The Bible is filled with life lessons and teaches how to be morally right human beings. I go to a regular Christian church, no denomination other than Christian. The pastor I believe is for God and lives a Godly life. I think if you find a good church with a pastor that you know is living for God than you can benefit from that. I brought my wife to church and now she goes more than me, when I have to work. My kids like it, they sing Christian songs at home instead of whatever is on the secular radio. I think it is a positive influence on my family. But anyways, that’s just my opinion. Take care and good luck, hope you find peace and happiness in life.
@machlooper Don’t know if this makes much sense to you but war you’ve seen (up close & personal)….stick with cannabis. I live in a state where they won’t even let us play Bingo (ALABAMA) much less legalize MJ (God FORBID!!!!) Luckily, because I’m ate up with arthritis and 78yo, I have a standing script for hydrocodone & msl rlxrs, BUT they have lowered the efficacy to 50% or BELOW & pharma has added “other ingredients” in the pills that prevent people from o’d’ing & they make me feel sick. Pain pills are NOT what they once were, believe me. If you live in a state where cannabis is legal, ask those kids behind the counter to give you a strain FOR PAIN. The wrong cannabis can be detrimental for you. Plz ck this out, ok? Keep your powder dry Patriot 🪶
Amazing interview and so open and honest how could you not respect this man, an example to the many who are afflicted with this disease. And for those that don’t remember this can happen to any of our family members or friends
I love this man! I have so much hope for our country right now. What a testimony of how you can change your life completely around. I have over 8 years clean. Recovered addicts are some of the best most genuine and grateful people. I like him even more now 😊
I admire his honesty and transparency, so refreshing 👏👏👏👏👏I can relate to all of it 100%. 15 years clean, 12 years addicted 5 year was fighting to stop.
Awesome guy & genuine story. I was a heroin & opioid addict for about half of my life. & I just turned 30 & been clean off the shit for 4-5 years. Took me loosing completely everything and going to rehab 3 different times. It’s real & now days you don’t last long being a drug addict it’s really sad all the Fetnyal deaths we have in America.
I for one have smelled the Devils Breath. It does take a spiritual awakening to truly see the error of your ways. God Bless RFK jr. for sharing this with the world. That takes so much courage!
So honest and real. He can relate with so many Americans and is genuine. Also not after to call out the obvious corruption going on. America needs him❤
I really wish that he had more of a chance to be President. If i was a US citizen i would vote for him! He is such a real person and so down to earth and talks about very important issues. I just hope maybe he can be President one day.
Looks like he's going to have a truly effective position in the Trump administration doing what he really believes in for the health of Americans, and the health of the environment!
He is remarkable! He talks real shit while Kamala talks about making pancakes and bacon and getting ready to do a Sunday puzzle with her family when Biden called and told her he was out of the race. So transparent, you can see right through her. BOOMER IN FLORIDA, STILL WRITING IN KENNEDY!
I'm a 71yo Veteran and a retired Corporate Professional Pilot. After going through a divorce I started taking drugs. Started with pills and then moved up to fentanyl. I'm now 10yrs clean and sober. I've always had a problem sleeping and I drank a sleep. What a mess I made of my life
Anyone who can speak like this about their life, completely open and candid has my respect. At a minimum he's not lying to himself inside, and his thoughts/mind want to and are leading him to be more. Hmmmm
I'm on my way to do drug/ sobriety court next month. 3rd DUI. I've probably been charged with 8 over my life if you include drugs. I'm glad I found this tonight. I traded in addition to addition for years. I'm currently on Coors light. 18 a day after work. The heroin was what my main problem was. The only reason I got clean from it around 5 years ago is because the supply dried up. The good Afghanistan grey hard chunks dried up. As did the Mexican tar and Mexican brown sugar. It all went to synthetics. I lost my youngest brother in 07 to it. In a way, I'm sad that the synthetics have killed way more people. But I'm happy to be alive. I thank God that I don't have any good heroin connections anymore.
The alcohol messed me up more than anything. I would drink a 15 case of natty light then a couple glasses of prison wine every night until my pancreas hurt so bad that it was easier to detox than to keep drinking. Terrible withdrawals. Now I'm back on opiates again, withdrawals every 4 hours.
This man has some of the qualities I value most, that being honesty and authenticity. He is also apparently fearless. Once I got accustomed to his voice I was hooked over 8 yrs ago. Helped me keep my sanity while being non-compliant during the lock downs. He is a god send to America.
Wow he’s so honest about his life Really fascinating to listen to So insightful about his father I hope you will have him on again. Long ago I remember hearing that addiction is a spiritual illness
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If you will study how drug abuse effects the brain, especially the frontal lobe, you will see if your open why its not a good idea. Empathy and knowing the difference between right and wrong have been severly compromised weather or not you can understand the implications of that.
I get it, you want a viable candidate which is a good thing. Keep looking my well intentioned friend! So do I!
thanks for this, this was a great episode. RFK definitely has my vote and respect.
Wow, nick Nolte looks geat!
The big guy sure wasn't. Not about anything
He was on Epstein jets his wife was friends with Maxwell shame on him
Show me just one politician that would have the stones to be this transparent. Much respect.
Good on him.by speaking about this he's taken away the chance for anyone to try to black mail by saying they'll tell.love RFK JNR.
Not one!
This is the difference between someone who maintains their humanity workout fear. You can tell very much he's spent a lot of time self analyzing! People only lie or wear a mask or of fear or to promote our project fear. Either way it's a fear based reaction, whether the reason originated internally or externally is unimportant big picture.
Transparent anti-vaxer soon in charge of US health system. Congratulations!
@@Batterybus LINCOLN
I’m one of those people. I prayed for the last two years of my addiction, then one day it was just done. No urge, no obsession, nothing. I was delivered from it. This does happen.
Devine Intervention, Praise God.
I did the same back in 2002 winged down off of 80mg Methadone and 8mg Xanax at the same time over 3 months. Got prayed over at Lakewood Church asking for DI and think I got it. Jumped from 10mg methadone and .5 mg Xanax over to 8 mg Subutex and Librium for 15 days then just stopped. It was not easy as I had no sleep for 2 and 3 days sometimes but after about 2 months I was listening to Metallica in the car and just felt all the emotions come back and I knew I’d done it…..
Drank since 13yrs. Just turned 63. Sober now 3 yrs & 6 months. Didn't think I would ever stopped. Asked for help... on my knees a few times. One day going for another bottle, turned around and came home. It was washed away. Not one craving for alcohol since. Yes, it does happen with a spiritual change. #GodBless
That's exactly how I finally successfully quit smoking cigarettes over 20yrs ago. My experience was similar to yours. Took around six months from time I prayed in ernest for God to give me the desire to want to quit til the morning I set as The Day to stop. But it was SO easy to turn the page of the chapters of my life. I never looked back. My health has greatly improved. I basically admitted to God that the reason I realized that I'd not successfully stopped "for Him" in the past was honestly because I simply didn't want to & I asked Him to give me the desire to WANT to quit. He did!
@@MichaelMacMasterCongratulations 🎊 👏
@@Survivin2Thrivinthat's it. When you realize you love your sin more than Him you can get honest with yourself and the Lord and ask him to change you and put the love in your heart that you need.
I admire how transparent and open RFK is. It isn't easy to be public about your life especially the publicity he gets. He beats the opponents to the punch by being open and honest. I respect him.
ditto. how many of our political members would open up like that and be honest. Gives me a total new respect for him that’s for sure
I agree completely. 👏👏👏
Right? And BIDEN and his admin. is supposed to be the MOST Transparent ever to this date. They are TRANS alright.
I may be in the minority here, but maybe heroin addicts should not be presidents.
100% agreed….BUT i cant vote vote someone who is an addict :/
Got clean off H Nov 1997.
I was on a 10 year run.
About to celebrate 27 yrs.
Life is good.
Jesus is great
God bless you!
Amen to that, 31 years sober 👏🏻🙏🏼😊
Congratulations to everyone here on their sobriety. Not an easy feat- should be very very proud of yourselves!
Bless you!
@@dothraki7596
When he said that the most demoralizing part of this disease is "my inability to keep a contract with myself?" That's the kind of truth someone who's been through the disease of addiction knows all too well. God bless all of us.
I used to say "if I use drugs today my mom will die" I would build up fake fairytale senerios to try and muster my willpower to fight. I fough for 10 years and it slowly robbed me and almost destroyed me. Im a super type A personality, successful, bla bla bla, I NEVER thought I'd become an addict. Its just something a person will never understand until they experience it....
Anyway. 15 months clean now.
He said it quite poetically.
In the words of a common junkie, it boils down to, "only 1more time, or only today.."
We are perfectly capeable of inventing reason, where complete nonsense stuff.
To someone not addicted, it seems like ultimate delusion, yet every time dope sickness comes knocking, you got a job or other impossible to get out of social arrangements.. You tell the lie to yourself, fully believing it, while obvious evidence from the last few days, months even years clearly states otherwise.
If you got an addictive personality, basicly a coping mechanism for the things I know I miss as a human being, only real solution is two fold. One is to understand which hole is the addictions trying to fill. Basicly things that were wrong with you either towards any drugs or risky dumb behaviour once you past youer teens. It could be childhood trauma, neglect, or any real impacting trauma, maladjustments to society, privacy.. Really anything that left you as changed.. Then, when you realize what they are, work on them directly, instead of coping through other means.
Second is to switch your dopamine requirement with actually not so bad addictions.. Toward exercise, hobby, what ever.. Any of those things will be beneficial. Just stay alert, towards new addictive behaviours you might pick up along the way. If they are looking bad in the long term, try to eliminate them before they take roots.
Also, and I am only speaking opiates here, getting clean is just the start. It is going to take months to years of work, usually unmotivated, but crucial, before your receptors start to regulate themselves back into some semblance of normal. Before that, you can expect depression, anhedonia, just general shitty mood that seems like it won't pass, but it will. If you give it time and actively work to grow in other ways. Relapse is normal, but I wish I knew some things before, and wasted much less time with what I would call not needed ones. Basicly, if you want to quit something, even if you relapse once monthly, you have again put yourself in risky situation, not to mention it takes away from healing, for much longer then it actually felt good.
Some people might feel like taking psychiatric medication, like anti depressive, to speed up recovery, and I won't take that option from anyone, sometimes, it's all about going through a crises and just trying to survive, with least amount of wounds possible, but my personal experience is that I didn't like them.
Your micro/macro nutrients will help too, good sleep, good nutrition, at least walking 30 min a day, if you got no willpower for something more. Just stay active, give it time and it does get much better.
I find weed is enough for me, to take a rest from my own self. I just make a habit of buying it once per week, for amount I can afford, and when it runs out, no more till next week.. Unlike how I used to approach it, being high 24/7 and spending more money on it, even during my active phases od dealing with H.
Basicly don't beat yourself about what happened. It's life. Everything is likely and possible to happen. Just focus on the future, how to get out of any kind of addictions you might have, and working on yourself to be the kind of person you would like to hang with. Later on, even live with.
Also, unless you get rid of friends, who are only friends due to same failing, it is going to be hard.
I don't find absolute abstinence as something to be steiving for.
But adress those substances and behaviours, that tend to make you do something habitually, with clear signs of obsession and nip them in the bud. If you already found something making you competly lose control.. You need to want to stop, then stop, for yourself first, then for anyone that knows you, or is related to you.
Good luck.
Not tomorrow, to the point I wanted to make sure of there not being one. The drug of choice is a revelation when in the throws of darkness. The problem is you won't notice the light creeping back in.
This is a real human. Not 'perfect' as not a goddamn one is. I'd be honored to live in a country this man is at the healm of. I've never genuinely thought that in my life of a major candidate. An actual human .
@@BobMutuCongrats brother! I'll have 16 months in 3 days. Please spread the word to your successful buddies, there are still way too many people judging addicts, current or former.
Who knew, he just told my story…used heroin 14 years , been clean 38 now , 4-5 days to detox. I Love this guy
Bro i couldn’t do it. So I got on methadone. Didn’t use for 4 years. And somehow became so strong during that time that I cold turkeyed methadone. 2 weeks of hell then a few more weeks of bearable shit after that. Everyone said I couldn’t do it and was crazy. I was just done
My husband did meth on off his whole adult life. He went to jail for it, when he got there he threw his hands up and surrendered to God. He said God if your real show me cause I can’t live like this anymore. That was 10 yrs ago. We’ve been married four years, he says he has the best life now and doesn’t miss that old life.
same thing for me except benzos, morphine (which is basically heroin) zopiclone i abused that which is a sleeping aid that acts on same receptors as a benzo... cocaine... never touched meth though. crazy stuff in 26 now this hits hard
Well done mate, me too with 12 step programme
@Mszman well done for supporting him. My wife stuck with me too and she never regretted it as I love her more every day and have become the man she always wanted. It just takes these traumas to deepen love for some reason.
This guy is going to aid the healing of our country. A kid from a rich and famous family, who fell victim to the temptations that normal folks fall prey to. What other public figure would speak so candidly about their past transgressions? RFK IS THE MAN!
It’s amazing I’m excited for you guys as a young man from the uk I’m envious
@Riley-ew9pm don't give up, there is always hope for things to turn around. Seems like everything gets a lot worse before it gets any better.
They made selling bootleg liquor
Now hes the head of USA health department. Great pick for America. This guy is transparent and faced real America. Addiction is undermining American lives.
Addiction is fiction. Addiction implies you CAN'T quit. If you quit, you were NOT addicted!
Addiction is no joke. I salute everyone who chooses to fight theirs instead of surrendering to it.
🙏
Sobriety is hard to deal with. If I can manage sobriety I'd be good. Alcohol addict myself. Used opiates a few times for hangovers
@@magichobbiest3425 Fight the good fight. It's all we have. Remember, it's about improvement. Not perfection. Good luck.
I’ve been fighting for 6 years the pill. I’m almost there. God bless and god is real.
@@devooski4751 Amen.
I'm a conservative Trumper but really like this guy..
Me 2
Not me. I do not like him at all. I am a Trumper but my dislike has nothing to do with it. He damn well knows he is throwing the votes away from Trump. He knows what he is doing. He is a liberal, marxist just like the rest.
Same here. This is an inspirational video here.
Same. I gained alot of respect. Mabey moreso than the others
Ya, but Trump is still an addict.
Anyone who can be this open about dark parts of their lives I can relate to on a human level.
Something Biden and Trump are incapable of doing.
People are just to prideful and like to talk about and post online about the wins in life. In the past I have posted pictures of myself of when I was hooked on xanex and I was super skinny. People couldn't understand why . But why only post about the good times... No one is perfect... Why not post my fuck ups and be honest about how un perfect I am
You nailed it
What other level is there?
He's good but a vote for him will only help Biden . Sad.
I never thought subliminals could make such a huge difference in overcoming addiction, but Borlest proved me wrong. After a couple of weeks, I felt a massive shift in my mindset. If you’re stuck in a cycle, this could be the solution. You’ve got nothing to lose.
What’s that
@@Ectersit's a scam. They're posting about it everywhere.
This is a complete person. Someone who has lived every part of life. He would be the president who could represent what 90 percent of people go through.
90% of our population are addicts?? Really?
So well put!!
90% of people dont get addicted to drugs sorry my man its way lower than that.
If you ad drugs like “caffeine” and “alcohol” then yah man… we all know literally 1 personal personally who can’t go a week without their drug of choice
@@outlander23490% are probably addicted to some habit or activity which negatively affects them I would guess. Not every addiction involves drug, but they can be just as debilitating.
RFK Jr. Is So Cool And Honest ! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸. Americans Have Embraced Him
What a brilliant man !
Honest, with integrity.
God Bless him.
He would never agree. A brilliant man - no. Integrity - no.
An honest man Yes. Absolutely yes for honesty after he has worked through the issue at hand.
He acknowledges his failings and that’s what people like. We all have our failings and addictions- even if it’s addictions to work.
I admire his on camera honesty.
He reveals what’s inside his closet. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
He's the real deal. Can't see him ever saying "do you know who I am?" Great respect for him. Never thought I'd hear a Kennedy say they were a lousy student, at the bottom of their class!
This is the kind of transparency I wish we had in the White House.
Let’s get him in 💯
Omg the drug stories coming out of the White House would keep us enrapt for weeks!
Until he relapses. Then it would be a disaster.
Exactly and Trump has a heart for the addicted. His older brother died from alcoholism. He doesn't judge but praises those who are struggling and can overcome. Hence why he never drank or did any drug.
Whats good about him is not just that hes honest about his shortcomings, but he overcame them too.
I was delivered from drug use and a very destructive lifestyle 51 years ago when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ.
Delusional!
@@mdm7905 I feel sorry for you. Drugs are awesome. Sorry you don't feel the same way. God bless you anyway.
Delusional! Repent and get right with God or you will spend eternity in the lake of fire. @1e0isfdkorblpg
who ever surrenders his / her soul to an Icon is truly in disillusion ( Soul disempowerment is another way to put it )
@@mdm7905 U don't even know what u are talking about ....and we feel pitty for your illusions
I absolutely love this guy. He’s a real person. With a real story and you can never doubt his honesty
Will make a " Formiddable US President"!
Excellent show. Thank you for hosting RFK, Jr.
Never heard someone describe it so accurately. Every morning I wake up, I’m sure I’ll never use again. Every afternoon, somebody else seems to take the wheel
The secret to fix that is this… and it’s very difficult, rehab incorporates this without you knowing but it is possible to do on your own:
For the first 90 days (after the worst parts of the withdrawal are over) you have to absolutely cram your days with non-stop scheduled activities. You make obligations that other people are depending on, like going to the gym after work with a couple friends every day without fail, so quickly after work that you need to bring a duffle bag of gym clothes to go straight from work to the gym.
After work and the gym, if you have some pocket money, you schedule a dinner out at a cheap sit down restaurant with a friend or 2.
Then if you can find one, you go straight from dinner to a NA/AA meeting at 9 or 10pm.
If you can’t do dinner or your budget is thin, ask a friend or a family member if you can come over to their house and cook dinner with them or for them. If they know you’re doing it to get clean, a close loved one will be supportive.
If some parts of this don’t work, just fit your own lifestyle into the mix, maybe you go to dungeons and dragons one night instead of AA/NA, or join a bowling / rec sports league.
Basically for as long as you need to, the goal is to wake up in a drug free house, with only enough time to shower, get your activity supplies together, get ready for work, and leave.
You pack your days so much and work out as hard as possible at the gym, to the point where you’re genuinely ready to just jump into bed as soon as you get home from work and all the activities.
Lean on your loved ones, most of them will jump at the chance to help you fill your day if they know why they’re doing it. If you do t have many people around, it’s even more important to find a local meeting. Pick a guy or 2 that’s around your age etc. from the meeting and ask if he wants to be gym partners.
You won’t need to do this forever. It might not take 90 days. The point is to reset your life and the way your brain is wired to seek your addiction during dull moments and boredom.
Rehab already has this built in but they don’t talk about how important it is to eliminate downtime. That’s a crucial unnoticed factor in why inpatient rehab actually works for people.
Most can’t start the day without it. Let alone make it to the afternoon without. It’s a self imprisonment
That’s the same for every addiction. I literally did the same with video games. I said I would never go to bed so late again but would go to bed around 1 am sometimes 2 not able to get off. Then wake up at 6:30-7:30 feeling like crap, did this for years and I think it contributed to my chronic health issues.
We all have been there. I laughed when he said that.
I was addicted to opiates for over 20 years. Been clean for about 8 years now. Knowing Kennedy's story makes me like him even more. Talk about transparency.
yes transparency but
also troubled.
He is a National Treasure. It infuriates me how transparency is a weakness in American politics
it really isn't , it's just Perceived to be ... It is actually a strength of character .
@@cindyspiess9963 💯
Politics is and has always been about lying , deceit , manipulation & corruption . What did u expect else ? wake up !! if the PLANdemic didn't show u how manipulative the Shadow state was , when will u wake up. ?
American Politics has been weakened by its own evils.
Universal Truths can not change.
It has always been a sign of strength.
Transparency isn’t a weakness. Unless the media uses it as such on the opposition.
6 years clean and sober by the grace and power of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Proud of you
Amen
Great job!! ❤❤❤❤
I been there, good that u got clean,Bessed
Praise him😊
I had no idea. Our timeline is the same- though for me, it was vodka, gin, whiskey, beer, wine that finished me. I smoked a little weed, did some speed, but they didn't mean much. Alcohol owned me. I got sober through those same 12 steps 42 years ago and they changed me the way Bobby talks about. I'm two months older than he, and am thankful for the "brain washing" 😊 This man should be treasured, not vilified. Thank you Shawn and Bobby. America needs him to keep speaking up. God bless us all.
Greetings from Tasmania Australia, I’m 31years sober through AA and like you I needed my brain washed too. Same story, did some dope and speed but alcohol was my love. God is good all the time. 😊
@victoriatracey5919 I never once believed I could live without drinking. I still read my Big Book often and love it's old-fashioned ways- language may change but principles never do. Congratulations on 31 years of sobriety, what a great life we have- even in dark times.🥰
@@deborahs2593 absolutely, I held my mum in my arms as she died, didn’t drink, lost 2 brothers to suicide, both alcoholics, didn’t drink, lost my aunt ( like a surrogate mum), didn’t drink,
Lost one of my sisters to cancer, didn’t drink but the hardest one was when my husband of 38 years was diagnosed with liver cancer 5 years ago while we were travelling around Australia in our motorhome and he was dead 6 weeks later. He was an alcoholic too and had been sober 20 years.
That one nearly took me out, but by the grace of God I’m still here sober, a miracle for sure.
Getting dry is easy, getting sober is harder but staying sober through life’s challengers is what it’s all about. Bless you and keep trekking the sober road. Victoria from Tasmania Australia 😊
I’m so excited for onnce in my life of 56 years and a driver of 34 years to see a dem and a republican sit down and find some common ground how cool is this for once these two men want to do something good for our country
His candid honesty is refreshing
He's like all of us... amazing that he's so open about everything. I see him in a new light now. ❤
I mean I like the guy but not all of us shoot heroin
You can tell how hard it is for him to talk about all this. Imagine how many lives will be saved with this testimony.
Thank you brother….7yrs clean from opiates. I admire you for sharing ur story.
Congratulations Zach, you're doing great
Keep going Zach!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!! I’ll be 9 years clean from heroin on January 5th, we can and DO recover!
This really hits home. I was seriously addicted to benzos, ended up doing acid for like a week, looking for some kind of spiritual experience. That never happened and then attempted to kill myself. To this day I can look back on it and see how I've matured and grown from that whole experience. I still have brain damage and am reminded every day of the mistakes I made. But something inside me flipped while I was in a coma. I now want to live more than ever and appreciate every moment of my life, free from drug addiction. RFK is truly an inspiration. And for anyone experiencing drug addiction, do not give up. Treat every day as if it could be your last.
This is pretty crazy. It’s crazy how much I relate to him, and it’s crazy how refreshing it is to hear a candidate just being a real open and honest human. You’ve gotta admit, the stakes of him coming out with this are high. Props to him for doing it
GREAT JOB SHAWN!!! BOBBY- MANY OF US HAVE BEEN DOWN THE ROAD-THANKS FOR GIVING HOPE TO THE STILL SUFFERING!! PLEASE TRY TO FIX THE BROKEN COUNTRY--WE ARE WITH YOU!!!
Why are you yelling
I love this guy RFK jnr and Im Australian… he would a great world leader - his honesty and humbleness is admirable for these days … he’s lived on both sides of the coin and a family man … he truly could be the only person to represent honourably and truthfully because of his life experiences … God Bless America ❤
Thank You ! Many Americans pray for all our Nations, as we should. God came into the world, not to condemn, but to save us through Jesus, who died the death of a sinner, being innocent. On the Cross, and through his blood, we can have that Now. He said Whosoever will... Praise The Lord. 💕
RFK Jr. is a Hero! Only the strongest can wear their heart on their sleeve like this modest intellectual can! Love this guy!
Too bad he’s lieing about the whole thing
Detox is ugly...but once you're clean it's the most liberating thing one can experience.... So grateful each day I wake up ... I was trying to die every single day,many many times a day with no end in sight.....never saw myself stopping but what an incredible transformation it's been.
Godbless
@dmo848 thank you and Likewise...
Couldn’t agree more
First 2 years was like a rebirth to me
So grateful and glad I got that out of me
@andrewkeoug185 Glad you made it thru....
Good job I hope to be there one day
Yes, much admiration. I’ve never been impressed with him more than I am now after hearing this.
His voice is like sitting inside a grinder, but listening to stories about his life, his experiences, make so worth it
He has some sort of throat disease so he can't help it.
@@Buddycoop1it's neurological, I believe, as opposed to physiological
I could listen to him all day
After a while you don't here the gritty in the voice - you just hear the soul in the story.
RFK's honesty is almost disarming to hear....thank you for it... I am so impressed...Thank you so much for sharing your story💙
I fucked myself over with drug/alcohol abuse as well. Now I'm paying for it and probably will for the rest of my life. It's a hell of a lot easier being a degenerate.. being clean is a struggle, every fuckin day.
welcome to the party pal!
It's worth it bro. Stay strong
@@BrushandBlade thanks brother.
what you say is true but keep fighting the good fight as you know the answers to the tests now.. not that it’s easy but i wish you the best. Fight your fight and that’s all that matters
i guess a lot of us have been there.
Man we are the same I was on heroin and crack and meth for 13 years prison saved me too now I’m on track
Good job ❤ it feels good to feel your real feelings ❤
Aside from whatever you have to say about him, it is admirable he is open on a show like this and showing how anyone can struggle
He’s a man of integrity and sincerity
God will lead and guide him all the days of his life
My family appreciate RFK Jr.
We pray for him and his family thank you sir for loving America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏💕
I 100% feel him. Im going through detox right now and I hate people seeing me like this.
Keep your eyes to the front, brother. Don't worry about appearances right now. I'm 10 years sober last Monday, and I clearly remember the kind of hell you're in right now. Your skeleton feels like it's on fire right now because you're burning through everything you don't need. It really is better on the other side of this, I promise. You'll have some long term work to do afterwards, like learning how to live as a natural human again and figuring out what sober people do for fun. You will lose some people who you thought were friends but never were. That's gonna be hard, but it's all easier than detox. Just take your time and keep going. You remember the story. The tortoise won.
Agreed! U feel naked and vulnerable plus dirty, gross and disgusting!
Stay strong
First month is the worst. Hey through that and your body starts to feels good. Don't get cocky though. That's what always did me in. Stay strong. Almost 3yrs here and only reason I don't go get high is cause I'm afraid of this crap out here. It's not what it was. This stuff now is pure evil and your playing Russian roulette with your life each time you take a bump or rail or shot. Lost my entire group of friends. More than I can count now. But my closest friends are all gone. Stay strong n keep your head up. Better times will come.
@@dmo848 10 days today. I was really off the deep end. Doing the rough shit the rough way. Tolerance sky high. Still feel like absolute mushed shit though
Just reading so many comments, I’d say we all recognize authenticity at its core. Can’t say any better what’s already been said.
What an inspiration. 🙏😇
Watched this while going through withdrawals. Ended up watching the entire episode. Life changing.
I hope that you are going well bro
Gotta FIGHT through it. Been there.
😚🥰❤️✝️🙏☮️ You got this!
@@Doesitmatter-by3xb 2+ months clean
@@Steenogreenohell yeah bro
YEP, He's speaking the truth, willpower won't get it. Love this guy. I'm sober a year again and happier than ever.
Congratulations! ❤
RFK Jr's experience makes him super qualified to deal with this counties huge problem. It is going to take thinking out of box to fix it❣ You have my vote Robert, thank you 🙏
Thank you for your brutal honesty and openness.
As much as people shit on RFK, I respect his honesty and whole lot.
He's honest now because he's washed up
Transparency matters everyone got secrets
@@DevH-ik7is I don't
@@DONNAVEST-d4pnothing like pride and arrogance while trashing someone talking about his own difficulties and experiences. We wish you well.
The people who shit on him are sheep who listen to legacy media clickbait...not very impressive
This is so hard. I was sober from alcohol for 25 years. Never had 1 urge to drink - at all. Not in 25 years. Then, I went to my hometown for a visit with family. At about 3:00am I woke up and went into the kitchen for a drink of water. I opened the refrigerator and there was an open bottle of wine. I closed the refrigerator and went back to bed. A few minutes later I went back into the kitchen and poured a glass of wine. Just one glass. Went back to bed. Was proud of myself for only having that one glass. Then I had another glass the following night. Then I flew back home. That 2nd glass lasted for 13 years. Nobody knew I was drinking for 13 years. 13 years of isolating, avoiding friends, avoiding anything social. Have 1 friend that I would see and she still does not know. No one knows. I haven’t had a drink since December 2023. Almost 10 months now. The funny thing is - that as strong as my sobriety was for over 25 years, I always stated that I would have zero defense from drinking if I ever found myself alone with an opened bottle of wine in the refrigerator - and look what happened. . I didn’t drink and drive, I did not drink every day, maybe 2,3 times a week, never drank during the day but at night before going to sleep, never got on the phone after drinking. It was very controlled. - but no doubt that my medical issues are a consequence and feeling so alone and total disappointment in myself - and - if that is not enough - I want a drink right now but know that I can’t.
Oh hon, you can do this, just one more day. You need to go to a 12 step meeting and ask to share, it really does take the power out of the compulsion, been there and done that. You and I both know you can’t do this alone, white knuckling it won’t keep you sober. I’m 31 years sober and am still aware I’m always 1 drink away from a drunk. Please reach out to others instead of a bottle, or your pride will kill you.🙏🏼🥰
Stay strong ..you can do this.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing !
I think you were visited by your past demons from family life.
man ive been through addiction also. it took me to be homeless and get 3 felonies to finally get clean. theres a light at the end even if u dont think so
You are doing it!!
Yep. Was addicted to drugs and alcohol 26 years. Shot heroin and fentynal 16 years. 14 months clean. 3 years from alcohol. Now im tapering off methadone.
Best of luck, Matthew. I know someone who went down to 1mg of methadone. Anyone who knows anything about that knows how ridiculous that sounds. But when it came time to actually stop taking it, he completely lost his s#it. So that tells me there's more to the routine of these things, on top of the actual physical dependencies. So I sincerely wish you well, you can accomplish what you're trying to do. It's not easy, but the reward of a potentially better life is something worth pursuing.
Congrats! similar story here.
I took me a few dui's and just getting sick in tired of being sick in tired. Keep up the fight!!
All I can say is wow! I never knew he suffered from heroin addiction like myself. Sad to hear but at the same time refreshing to hear his story of Triumph! I pray God gives him the strength he needs to save our country's health
I respect his honesty a lot.
The more i listen to this guy ..the more i love him.😊
I really hope, he will be our next President.
Honest, Sincere, a regular American!
The only way is for RFK to team up with Trump, that’s the fastest path, RFK 2028!
I always wondered how Bobby got out of that predicament.. now I KNOW. What an overcomer he is! Kudos Bobby … you did it!❤
I've seen countless addicts go to rehab and/or 12 step programs, and I've seen most of them fail. The only time I truly see people change and overcome is when they make their peace with God and find a relationship with him.
truth
I strongly agree
Agreed
I think all that stuff is nonsense. Ex H addict here. I got clean with nothing but hard work and most importantly, the WILL to get clean.
It's not about God. It's about truly WANTING sobriety.
I can't stand ppl who bring religion into everything. It's not so black and white, there are gray areas, too. You ppl need to understand that. God is not a "cure all."
If that's the case, why is PDFilia so rampant in the religious sector? (God doesn't fix all, and my proof is in that 1 VERY important topic that everyone seems to avoid)
It's about willpower and believing in yourself, and that is all.
Sorry to crash your parade. 🤷
Well there’s a problem with your reasoning. There is no God. Nope.
RFK YOU ARE THE MOST TRANSPARENT PERSON IN POLITICS,,,, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR STORY
But what if the transparency reveals that you're a clown?
God bless you Robert for your honesty about this subject in the name of JESUS CHRIST Amen.
❤❤❤
Totally understand I come from Irish Catholic American family , this will really help a lot of people please listen kids !
Sister Betty was a knuckle nut. Her eyes alone were ice, the priest was treated like in fail able. I was a alter boy red and white robes to aid the show. I laugh now @ the power they once had! They cannot look me in the eye when I attend Catholic events in Newfoundland Canada. I live in B.C Canada but my roots are R.C.
@@Daniel-iz7iz What the heck are you talking about? Be precise and articulate, and do not take drugs before you write. Whatever point you may have had is destroyed because of your rambling and mindless presentation. Think before you speak.
@@carljosephfriedrich8919 GOLF FOXTROT YANKY U STOP DRINKING BEFORE YOU REPLY< AND STOP MAKING ASSUMTIONS!
@carljosephfriedrich8919 He's clearly talking about being an alter boy when he was a kid. Are you catholic by chance? I'm Irish American catholic and I understood him. I'd assume a knuckle nut is when the he got his knuckles hit for discipline.
Here is a man that really understands the drug war from his own sad experiences with drugs. We are all flawed....who could better understand how to deal effectively with our current situation. He is a very brave man to tell us all about his past failures. He gets my vote.
Just cause he was on drugs doesn't mean he has a solution and knows how to deal with the problem.
@@timothykappel198 Right you are. It's a very big problem and any possible solution bends my mind. However, it might be appropriate to have someone trying to solve it that has been in the trenches and, hopefully, really dealt with the issue.
#Kennedy24 🇺🇸
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 4 president!! Someone who genuinely cares about the outcome of America and it's people!! KENNEDY IS THE REMEDY!! POTUS 2024
nope!
❤ honest real open and very intelligent. He has my vote.
This is a man who went though every hell one can go in this world, yet he came out of it all 100%. He is an inspiration to us all. Gd. bless you!
It would restore my faith in America if he was to be president. He’s one of 2 politicians I actually believe when they talk.
Is the other Rand Paul?
Me Too ❤
Bernie Sanders
@@VoodooDangerbirdnah bernie sold out and bent over when the dnc fucked him over to his face and he accepted it and went back on a lot of his principles continuing to outwardly support them and policies that contradicted his own integrity. He lost it there.
This is an excellent explanation of addiction and freedom from it. Thank you for sharing!
This is starting to get better than the joe Rogan podcast 💪🏾💯
A lot of Candidates: “I tried it but I never Inhaled”
RFK: “Ok so the trick to an LSD come down is to take a bump of Meth.”
Come down is not worse than alcohol, I was liberated and actually felt pretty good from then on
@@jonmo2694 yea LSD come downs can be so different. Usually it is not fun for me but then like days later I am relaxed and feel like I have a general handle on life. It is an interesting substance that is for sure.
@@andrewsparks-pb5knNever had a come down. Just a relief maybe and let's move on or a I'm good now or glad no it's over?
He is fucking lying. “I was coming down from LSD…looked in the woods and some older boys in the woods. They gave me crystal meth.” Good story…liar😂
Every lsd trip I ever took, it was ALWAYS THANK GOD THAT'S OVER.. I ONLY took a few.. @@jonmo2694
Thank you for posting this clip Sean. I’m a 22 year veteran, retired 10 years and I’ve literally (as in literally in the past hour) been classed as disabled due to chemicals I was exposed to in service which have destroyed my brain, CNS and immune system. I’m struggling with alcohol addiction which I use to self medicate as it temporarily eases my symptoms but brings it all crashing back when it wears off. I’m also Irish (born and reared) so I can relate to Robert and I have seen my own family go down similar paths. The doctors won’t give me painkillers or muscle relaxants in case I become addicted (which I probably will) so I use cannabis which does help a lot, but to my point, this clip has saved me today from falling again because today is day 1 of trying to be sober again and it’s only 10.45hrs here and I’m already looking for an excuse to drink. There’s no alcohol in the house and I’m not allowed drive but
I would to get booze. Listening to Robert’s past (which I knew nothing of) has made me realise I’m going down a path that is hard to turn back from. I might be a big man but I have tears rolling down my cheeks typing this. Thank you Sean and keep up the great content. Love all your work no matter how controversial people ‘think’ it is. Keep telling the truth brother 💪🏼🙏
Thank you for your service. I bet you have even more to give!.❤🤝
One day at a time brother. Each day is a victory. Be better today than you were yesterday and be better tomorrow than you were today. I also struggle but we can beat it! Good luck. I don’t try and push religion but my faith in God and going to church is what kept me out of the worst of my addictions.
@@LP3me thank you for your words. I was brought up in staunchly catholic Irish family with god rammed down our throats and we’ll all go to hell etc. That and the scandals in the Catholic Church turned me off religion but in latter years I’ve become more spiritual in that I still believe in god but not the ways of the church I was brought up in. I try to pray every night but feel guilt that it’s seen as desperation. I don’t go to (catholic) church as I think it’s highly hypocritical with the place dripping with gold and them handing out a plate for money and even electronic transfer machines these days. But I know there’s a god watching us and this life is a test and all we can do is be our best. I’m proud of my service but now I feel what was it for ? Greed by big corporations to make money out of suffering on both sides. I’m convinced evil is running the world. The devil if you will. I sound mad I’m sorry but it’s all around us now. Thank you again and god bless you 🙏
@@Machlooper Ya I agree the world is filled with alot of evil and seemingly more and more as time passes. I too struggle with what was our purpose over there but I am proud of the way I conducted myself, helping the civilians over there the best I could, watching out for my battle buddy, and fighting off an enemy when they were actively engaging us. I know I wasn’t doing anything sinister day to day, we were actually trying to make a difference, whether it mattered or not. Now with your Catholic Church statement, I couldn’t agree more. I don’t understand how people can remain catholic. I don’t like the church setup, I don’t like all the formalities. I don’t like that they worship saints and the Virgin Mary. We should only be worshipping the father and son, God and Jesus. I think what’s most important is having a relationship with Jesus and praying and trying to be a better person. The Bible is filled with life lessons and teaches how to be morally right human beings. I go to a regular Christian church, no denomination other than Christian. The pastor I believe is for God and lives a Godly life. I think if you find a good church with a pastor that you know is living for God than you can benefit from that. I brought my wife to church and now she goes more than me, when I have to work. My kids like it, they sing Christian songs at home instead of whatever is on the secular radio. I think it is a positive influence on my family. But anyways, that’s just my opinion. Take care and good luck, hope you find peace and happiness in life.
@machlooper Don’t know if this makes much sense to you but war you’ve seen (up close & personal)….stick with cannabis. I live in a state where they won’t even let us play Bingo (ALABAMA) much less legalize MJ (God FORBID!!!!) Luckily, because I’m ate up with arthritis and 78yo, I have a standing script for hydrocodone & msl rlxrs, BUT they have lowered the efficacy to 50% or BELOW & pharma has added “other ingredients” in the pills that prevent people from o’d’ing & they make me feel sick. Pain pills are NOT what they once were, believe me. If you live in a state where cannabis is legal, ask those kids behind the counter to give you a strain FOR PAIN. The wrong cannabis can be detrimental for you. Plz ck this out, ok? Keep your powder dry Patriot 🪶
Love this man, honesty about who we were, and who we have become this country needs moore of that!!
FINALLY SOME HONESTY, so freaking refreshing man!
Agree!
Amazing interview and so open and honest how could you not respect this man, an example to the many who are afflicted with this disease. And for those that don’t remember this can happen to any of our family members or friends
Prayers 🙏
He's an awesome man
He's got the soul America needs
Love y'all
Great show!!! ❤
I love this man! I have so much hope for our country right now. What a testimony of how you can change your life completely around. I have over 8 years clean. Recovered addicts are some of the best most genuine and grateful people. I like him even more now 😊
Oh my gosh this is so powerful. I have such respect for RFK Jr - I believe this testimony will help lots of people! I just pray he knows Jesus!!
Have you listened to him speak at all? If you have then you wouldn't have to question whether or not he knows Jesus!! He talks about Him all the time
This made me cry. I love all people struggling with ANY addiction. Thank you RFK Jr.
Man i respect this dude way more for being so transparent. Always inspiring to see someone struggle and make it out on top. Great interview.
Sooooo glad your clean and telling your truth!!! GOD IS GOOD
Loved this guy before I found out he's one of us.....RFK. MUCH LOVE BROTHER WOW WHAT A SUCCESS STORY........
When he mentioned the contract. That really hit home for me. I appreciate his honesty.
I’m so happy to see you doing so well. God bless you Shawn
I admire his honesty and transparency, so refreshing 👏👏👏👏👏I can relate to all of it 100%. 15 years clean, 12 years addicted 5 year was fighting to stop.
Awesome guy & genuine story. I was a heroin & opioid addict for about half of my life. & I just turned 30 & been clean off the shit for 4-5 years. Took me loosing completely everything and going to rehab 3 different times. It’s real & now days you don’t last long being a drug addict it’s really sad all the Fetnyal deaths we have in America.
Epic conversation & from the heart, Kennedy bringin’ it forward. .. yes! Let’s go yall ❤❤❤
I for one have smelled the Devils Breath. It does take a spiritual awakening to truly see the error of your ways. God Bless RFK jr. for sharing this with the world. That takes so much courage!
So honest and real. He can relate with so many Americans and is genuine. Also not after to call out the obvious corruption going on. America needs him❤
Love this guy! Thanks for sharing your experience, strength and hope from another friend of Bill W. Last drink/drug 12/08/89
I very much appreciate this man's openness and truthfulness. I hope he's inspiring too others dealing with with addiction.
He’s a REAL ! Human being , not pretending to be what he’s not , like most people ! A good man !
Everytime he talks, I'm captivated and I think it's because of his honesty .. and intellect.
I really wish that he had more of a chance to be President. If i was a US citizen i would vote for him! He is such a real person and so down to earth and talks about very important issues. I just hope maybe he can be President one day.
Won’t happen. TRUMP 2024.
He’s still a possibility after trump.
Looks like he's going to have a truly effective position in the Trump administration doing what he really believes in for the health of Americans, and the health of the environment!
He is remarkable!
He talks real shit while Kamala talks about making pancakes and bacon and getting ready to do a Sunday puzzle with her family when Biden called and told her he was out of the race. So transparent, you can see right through her.
BOOMER IN FLORIDA, STILL WRITING IN KENNEDY!
God bless this man for sharing what he’s lived through…now that’s a leader with humility.
I'm a 71yo Veteran and a retired Corporate Professional Pilot. After going through a divorce I started taking drugs. Started with pills and then moved up to fentanyl. I'm now 10yrs clean and sober. I've always had a problem sleeping and I drank a sleep. What a mess I made of my life
Anyone who can speak like this about their life, completely open and candid has my respect. At a minimum he's not lying to himself inside, and his thoughts/mind want to and are leading him to be more. Hmmmm
I'm on my way to do drug/ sobriety court next month.
3rd DUI. I've probably been charged with 8 over my life if you include drugs.
I'm glad I found this tonight.
I traded in addition to addition for years. I'm currently on Coors light. 18 a day after work. The heroin was what my main problem was. The only reason I got clean from it around 5 years ago is because the supply dried up. The good Afghanistan grey hard chunks dried up. As did the Mexican tar and Mexican brown sugar. It all went to synthetics. I lost my youngest brother in 07 to it.
In a way, I'm sad that the synthetics have killed way more people. But I'm happy to be alive. I thank God that I don't have any good heroin connections anymore.
The alcohol messed me up more than anything. I would drink a 15 case of natty light then a couple glasses of prison wine every night until my pancreas hurt so bad that it was easier to detox than to keep drinking. Terrible withdrawals. Now I'm back on opiates again, withdrawals every 4 hours.
Update. I just got a breathalyzer machine I blow into 5 times per day. 8 days sober now
I really respect this man and always enjoy listening to him speak.
I'm voting for him!
This man has some of the qualities I value most, that being honesty and authenticity. He is also apparently fearless. Once I got accustomed to his voice I was hooked over 8 yrs ago. Helped me keep my sanity while being non-compliant during the lock downs. He is a god send to America.
Wow he’s so honest about his life
Really fascinating to listen to
So insightful about his father
I hope you will have him on again.
Long ago I remember hearing that addiction is a spiritual illness