MY JOURNEY TO SOBRIETY | SHARING MY REHAB STORY | CHRIS & IAN
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hi Bloomers!
For today's video, I (Chris), wanted to talk to you about my rehab/treatment/sobriety story. I have gotten a lot of questions about this topic specifically since speaking out about in on my TikTok and Instagram, so I figured this platform would be the best to address some of your questions. I dive into recovery, my intervention, what my programs were like, how addiction has affected many aspects of my life, and how life has been after getting clean.
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- facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/...
- gaycenter.org/recovery-health...
- youngpeopleinrecovery.org/
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The people that disliked this are clearly not watering their own soil ...
They should go unpack that
The got root rot FOR SURE
They need to help themselves to help us help then ☺️
They are not focusing on their blooming!
People who have disliked are wilted flowers, lol
The people who disliked need to focus on their blooming
They’re probably trolls
They're probably lonely
Checkout chris_ramsey_hack85 on Instagram. He’s a genius. I almost lost hope but now I’m happy I got my account back 😝
@@imshookt5128 how do you watch a video like this and try to attack people for being lonely?
YESSSS
The way that you can see Chris move his hand over to Ian when he's talking about his intervention and Ian just subtle move his arm. And you can tell that he's holding his hand to comfort Chris, but it isn't on camera. So real.
Skyler Kilmer I also noticed how comforting Ian was to Chris rubbing his back 🥺😢beautiful I’m glad they found each other
wait timestamp?
@@kai8958 10:35
i am 8 months clean and sober. recovery is definitely not an easy road.. but it’s so worth it in the end. i’m extremely proud of u🖤
Congrats jordyn! You are amazing
Chris & Ian thank u so much🥺 i love u guys (,:
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations!! You are such a fighter. You are not alone and it’s ok when you feel weak. Know that YOU are in control and NOT your addiction. Congratulations and ALWAYS keep fighting!!!!
Sade Coker that means so much to me.. thank u!
Ian is such a good listener. The entire time Chris was talking Ian never took his eyes off of his face. If my next partner isn’t that attentative, I don’t want one lol
But on a serious note, thank you for sharing your story, I am too a Recovered addict. Just like you I’m taking it one day at a time.
Lol its always Ian that goes on tangents.
Do you mean attentive? (Tentative means hesitant 😅)
@@chocmilkshake24 yes 😂😂😂
@@chocmilkshake24 lmao thank you so much 😂😂
@@Sidney-uy1dz you’re welcome 🥰
My mom died of an overdose when I was 9, leaving me with no parents. My brother in law passed away in March due to an overdose leaving my sister a widow and my 8 month old niece without a father. Thank you for speaking up about this. Addiction runs in my family and I was always so afraid I’d be next but I wasn’t going to let that happen.
I am so sorry for your loss’ I hope you are okay and safe now. 😊
Sorry for your pain I also lost 2 sisters to addiction it’s not easy to see your destroy themselves and your like helpless
So very sorry for your losses. I understand the pain all to well. Keep fighting ❤️
Sending you, your sister, and your niece all the good vibes in the world 💕.
That’s is a lot that you’ve been through.
"We're all filling a void" is haunting and true. Thanks for your sharing wisdom.
@@t0nyc0nde I don't think his comment about "we're all addicted to something" is true, but I do believe we are all filling a void. As a Buddhist, I believe that it is normal to suffer and that that suffering is due to cravings and desires. That's normal and it takes a long time to train yourself to look at those cravings and address them in a healthy way. Hence, we're all filling a void. Even meditation is filling a void because it is driven by a desire to be better, be calmer, be mindful, be happier etc.
My partner just hit 10 years sober. One of our early dates, after talking about it multiple times, I asked him if I could get a drink and he said that was fine. I left some in the bottom of the glass and we were leaving and he kind of laughed to himself and said, “what are you doing?” I told him I was done and he said, “I would NEVER leave anything in the glass.”
Chris, I’m so proud of you and how much you’ve grown in yourself. It’s not easy and it’s never over. But I am so glad you have a person like Ian to stand by you and help you to focus on your blooming.
Love you guys. ♥️
I love hearing about this cause there's a lot of people through this right now and this helps a lot. So proud of youu, thank u for everything
Always here to help when I can!
If only the ppl on tiktok knew how mature and emotionally intelligent Chris also is... (most ppl usually say Ian is emotionally mature for not blowing up and communicating well) major props to you, Chris! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and for choosing to stay with us everyday!👏👏👏 We love you! ❤️❤️❤️
Yup, people also forget that in tiktok, Chris the one who edit the video, who shape our perception of Ian, tbh, i kind love Chris way more when i watch their TH-cam, Chris is so fucking mature and smart, and he only 23,
Your roommate was such a true friend to you. I did the same for a friend of mine, and unfortunately we are no longer friends because of it. I still wish him all the best and hope one day he gets help.
I find Chris incredibly mature, he seems young but so wise. And he’s a great speaker, I was shocked hearing him talking and encouraging others in this video bc usually Ian does the talking 😅 what an amazing couple
The way they are so clear and concise with their communication just shows how much they complement one another. It's so great to see Chris' journey and I can't wait for what the future holds in store for them both.
The fav gay uncles are back!!
I am currently battling an addiction that's definitely taking over my life, and after something that happened recently related to this I have been trying to admit to myself that I need help. This video literally dropped at the perfect moment for me, thank you. ❤
Proud of you for sharing your story, it will help so many people. 🥰
You got this just keep pushing I’m rooting for you
Sending you all the love. You will get through it!!! Don’t give up!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
you got this! we are all rooting for you, know that you have a family on the internet here for you 💚
Alex Andri, Acknowledging you have a problem that you can’t “fix” on your own is the first step, so from this recovering addict I applaud you. I promise that life on the other side of addiction is not only possible but better than you could ever imagine!! You’ve got this. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help!! 🥰
You got this. It is going to be so worth it, very hard, but so worth it. Work on you and do what is best for you, no matter what. This is your time.
proud of you bb ❤️ hooray for bettering oneself + growing and for being brave enough to share :)
thank YOU bb
So proud of you 👏 ❤ I was addicted to opiates for 9 yrs and I've been clean 2 years 🥰 your guys support for each other is amazing.
i love the support! it’s so heartwarming also my parents met at AA and went through a similar struggle as you. i struggle myself too jumping from addiction to addiction to fill the numbness. i’m so proud of your journey and it gives me hope for my future ❤️❤️❤️
I love that!!
I'm officially two and a half months sober, I'd almost completely stopped before lock down, and then I lost my job while my partner kept working so I spent my days in bed just drinking. Then I asked them to stop with me, long enough to finish off what was in the house and give me a week without anything, and now they still drink but I'm doing well.
I love that ian is listening and asking clarifying questions even though i'm sure he's heard this background story before. Can clearly see the care in his eyes while chris is being vulnerable...and it warms my heart
I'm 9 years clean as of last month from a 5-year long opiate addiction (Opana and Oxycontin.) It takes a really long time to heal your heart and find yourself again in the madness. Sending much love and continued strength to you on your journey! Thank you for sharing
ik this video is somewhat old and you probably won't ever see this comment but im a 20 year old alcoholic. Ive been trying to get help for a little bit now and its because I stumbled across your tik Tok a few days ago. not only did you and Ian make me smile at a time where I didn't even think that was possible, you reminded me that It is also possible to beat this addiction and to make a better life for myself. I love you both and thank you so much for what you do
I can't express how much I love your healthy, loving, and supportive vibes with each other. I've even started communicating in a more healthy way with my fiancé literally thanks to you two :) Thanks!
How can anyone dislike this ? SOMEONE IS CLEARLY NOT WATERING THEIR OWN SOIL FOCUS ON BLOOOOOOMMMIIIINNNNGGGGG
I have 7.5 years. My journey was incredibly hard and painful but worth every bit of it. My life began at the edge of my comfort zone.
I’m so honored to have been given the privilege to hear your story. ❤️
So proud of youuuu you guys inspire me everyday 🥺❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
You're amazing!!
Chris & Ian I’m gonna cry 🥺😭❤️
It's so awesome seeing a guy be so honest and open with their feelings/experiences etc. on such a big platform. We need more of this! So much love to you x
I can relate so much to Chris in this sense that’s it’s advantageous for me to hear him share his experience. I genuinely appreciate his transparency and his open mindedness. 🙌🏿
I’m 21 days clean/sober. Which had been so hard but I can’t keep hurting other people to fill that void, like y’all said. I’m doing this at 15 because I’ve been self harming since I was 10. Drinking and doing drugs for about a year, but I can’t do that anymore. It’s because of you and Ian’s videos that I can keep going and be positive on days where I just want to give in to everything. Thank you both so much.
Thank you so much, from all the blooms of my heart, for sharing your story and your love. My ex-spouse left me after our therapist and I spoke with him about his alcoholism in 2010. It took him having a massive life threatening health crisis that will affect him the rest of his life to get sober. That part of "I love you so much, that I am willing to lose you for you to survive" is so real. He's now married to his wonderful partner and they have two beautiful children and a business together that he's dreamed of for a decade! We still talk and I will be forever cheering him on and grateful that he is thriving!
YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR OWN PRESENT! 🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈🌞🌻🌻🌻🌼🌼🌼🌺🌺🌺
Wow- really emotional watching this. Once again I am astonished by your wisdom, Chris. And that you're 22 is unreal. I feel like you have the wisdom of a 93 year old! Thank you for getting sober- for getting better. We need you in this world, beautiful soul! 💞💞💞
Chris: so basically I was at rock bottom and my family gave me a huge ultimatum, so I had to go
Ian: wow so that flight was really cheap though, right???
😂😂😂
Such a resoundingly level head for someone so young. I am 30 and I could learn so much from Chris particularly around loving and accepting yourself.
I'm 2yrs sober and I'm so proud of you for being honest and taking a positive step forward in your journey prayers and Blessing for strength and courage and power over your life.
My sister is struggling with addiction. I have custody of my youger niece. Its really a lot and we haven't spoken in a year and a half. I don't know how to help her. I have my own issues because of it all but i do hope she reaches a point in her life where she seeks help and never looks back.
Stay strong and i wish your sister gets well 😇
I’ve been off the wagon the last year, your videos have been helping me see the light…. I’m on day 3. When I get cravings, I watch you guys. Right now it feels so so so hard, but I’m here with you guys, watching, getting a glimpse into a better life after I deal with myself mentally and physically. Thanks Chris.
It's soo brave of you to open up to public baby♥️😭😭
Dont push yourself to do so if you dont feel comfortable okay?
Love y'all ♥️♥️♥️
I love the way Ian is looking at Chris through out the whole clip .....Chris your a very beautiful soul and also very strong glad you have Ian and you are being your true self
When you said that you can tell people that you went to rehab as if it’s as normal as what you had for lunch. I feel that on SUCH a deep level but in a different context because I am that same way when people ask about my dad. He passed away when I was 3, I was with him when he died and it’s taken years for me to feel like it was okay. I can talk about it like it was yesterday, and it shocks people! They always seem so freaked out but I have felt at peace with it. It’s the same feels that I have recognized in this video, thanks for sharing! 💛
I know the transparency is so appreciated in this space and this conversation is so necessary! I commend and love y'all!❣️❣️❣️❣️
I found you two on tictock, I'm here to stay.. at first you would pop up on my fyp, once I started watching I started checking back in. Now your part of my day. I enjoy your energy ✨
2:35 When Ian heard Chris get emotional and gave him a little comfort touch was so sweet I almost teared up.
Congratulations on your sobriety! Recovery is a wonderful gift for you and those around you. My husband is 16 years sober and I have 39 years in the Al-Anon program (Al-Anon is for the friends and families of alcoholics). We have a wonderful relationship thanks to the two programs of recovery. Stay the course "One Day At A Time", it works because you are worth it.
y'all are so young but so wise beyond your years. hearing your advice and just genuine care for each other and even us as an audience, is so uplifting and encouraging!! please never stop being you!:))
I love how well Ian listens. He is looking at Chris the whole time and truly hearing him. 🥰
i’m so so proud of u! thank you for sharing your story with us today
Chris it is very brave of you to share your personal struggle with your followers. I have no doubt there are people struggling right now that will remember your story and possibly go into rehab.
I thoroughly enjoy your comical videos and also this serious sit down. I have such respect for you both.
I have to say that I think Ian should be a therapist! I would go to you !! You have the best attitude!
Love you both!
This was so great! Loved the honesty and the new found clarity. Proud of you for your growth and continual strength. Happy for you both 💖
This is amazing! I love how comfortable you are and how open you are willing to be for us. I love you guys ❤️
Chris, your story is so impactful and needed. Thank you so much for posting this. You guys are the best and I’m so glad you came up on my for you page a few months ago. Sending love.
Love you both so much! Thank you for being open with so many strangers on the internet. This is going to help to many people, thank you for setting a really good example of someone who's recovered
So proud of you for working through the tough times and being here now and sharing your story and helping others.
Well done!!takes so much courage to come over something like that and share it, thank you for raising awareness ❤️
wow i would’ve never expected this i’m so proud of you!!
Thank you so much for sharing and normalise talking about addiction and therapy. I think it means a lot to have someone talking about these things for every single person watching. thank you💘✨
“Tough love is the most important to give” you guys inspire me everyday with your maturity and it’s not easy to not notice how much growth you’ve gone through the both of you. I love you sm!!💖
I was addicted to painkillers!!! I almost died!!! It was hell. Thank you so much for sharing your story. THANK YOU. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loved hearing your story and journey!! Absolutely love LOVE the openness you have with your bloomers🌸
i love you guys so much and i’m so proud of u guys and y’all inspire me to be a better person everyday💛💛💛💛
Thank you so much for sharing your story Chris, and for responding to my dm on instagram. It’s really helpful hearing other people’s experiences and how they’ve come out the other side a better version of themselves. So much love for you both💛
I love you guy, you guys inspire people including me every day I love you guys so much!!
I am an international fan that is digging all of your videos recently and I just want to thank you for sharing your story. The way you talked about it was such a strong way that made me reflect on my self and my stuff, and it was nice seeing Ian on your side listening to you and showing truly understanding. I hope you both can be always happy and health, I can see how truly good your souls are and I'm glad to meet you both
So proud of you! I've seen what addiction does to a person and I know just how strong you have to be to ONE get over it and TWO be there for someone who's been through it, you guys are amazing❤
u are helping so many people by sharing! ur amazing and strong and i’m glad u are here now💖
Thank you so much for sharing. I know topics like this can be hard/intimidating, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for being open and honest with us. Thank you.
I love the honesty and transparency of this video and from you 🙏🏼 also thank you for the subtitles ❤️❤️
thank you so much for sharing your story! it couldn’t have been easy. you guys truly continue to inspire me every single day! i am so glad you made it through those tough times to become the man you are today! you should be really proud that you were able to get through it. it couldn’t have been an easy process. very thankful for you!💕💕sending my love your way
Only a week into sobriety, but seeing videos like this really gives me hope that I make it in the long run. Thanks for sharing your story❤️
I'm so proud of you for telling everyone your story. This will help so many people. All your videos are always so funny and silly it was nice to see a more serious side. Also Ian looked so concerned for you the whole time 🥰
Thanks for this, and also for the subtitles (with extra commentary), also good point that stepping away can also helpful for an addicted person
Your appreciation on our subtitles/commentary means a lot to us. Thanks!!! 😙
proud of you and the choices you make every day🥺🥺
I’m glad you decided to Focus on Your Blooming Chris! So proud of you! 💛
You both are amazing and your road of recovery is an inspiration to many!
Thank you for sharing your story. I have the utmost respect for both you and Ian. Never stop blooming!!
Thank you for sharing. You really are an inspiration to those of us working through the healing process. I'm glad you know you bring joy to others now, and I hope you don't forget it.
I was in rehab when this video dropped. I always loved you guys before but now I know that the law of attraction is so real, & I needed this. You guys are awesome 💜
So proud and grateful for your contribution to this world. May your light shine bright forever. 💕
this is the most real and wholesome video! its amazing how you can see people and online and forget the fact that they are real people and also have their own sufferings that they have been through/are going through. proud of you!!
Thank you for opening up to us with such a touchy subject. This would definitely inspire people who is facing a similar situation currently.
you are incredibly strong for being able to post this. congratulations on figuring yourself out and being so strong. seriously a role model.
I’m so thankful to see a different side of you two. You’re always so funny and cheer me up. Yet myself being in recovery and hearing how genuine and raw you are in this episode, thank you. Your words really inspired me today. Peace be upon you both! 💕💕
Wow, this is so inspirational. I'm so happy and proud of you, Chris, for getting through such a challenging obstacle in your life and coming out even stronger at the other end of the tunnel! I just wish I could give you a big hug! Clearly you have a vast support network of people who love you. My favorite part was that empowering portion where you talked about removing yourself from uncomfortable situations and being in control of your own actions, as well as the advice you gave about knowing the difference of what you can and can't change. Carry on blooming!! 😉😁
Thank you for sharing your story, Chris. You're helping others! That's so amazing your roommate stepped up and pushed to help you, along with your family. ❤❤❤ Support and love means so much!! I was emotional by the end. Love you guys!
I was really struggling with my addictions today going through a lot of trauma and when I saw this video I had to watch thanks for sharing Chris❤️ I feel better knowing your doing well
You both are amazing. The self love level that you have is what we all strive for. I also want to say thank you for being so open, especially about your therapy aspect. Therapy has such a stigma still to this day, and its so amazing to have such a positive content creator talk so openly about your struggles.
thank you Chris for sharing your story! you are such a wonderful soul and hearing what you’ve overcome has made you even more of an inspiration. proud of you and sending love❤️❤️
you guys both amaze me with the strength you have and listening to you (chris) open up like this is super comforting that you not only want to just be a social media influencer but want to help change other people's lives.
What an absolutely amazing and impressive human being you are, such bravery and honesty. I am just in awe.
Very inspiring to hear your story and see each other's support. Keep on the good work!!
it takes a brave person to be vulnerable and honest about their difficult moments so I just want to take a moment to thank you for your honesty !! and omg, I'm so happy because we are usually hearing Ian's wise words and to hear you speak in wisdom & truth is amazingggggg. I love how supportive Ian was throughout the video, letting you speak and just reassuring and attentive. honestly, this is what a healthy relationship looks like. I am honestly proud to see all of it! much love to you both!!!
As an addict in recovery, I admire this SO much! You two are such beautiful souls and such a refreshing couple to listen to. Thank you for being open and honest with us! Love from MN
Hi Chris and Ian! Thank you both for unapologetically being yourselves and bringing hope and happiness into my life. I am dealing with similar situations and events that led up to Chris's initial rehab visit, but stumbling across your tik tok and this video today was fate. The tunnel has been darker most days but it has slowly started to brighten and I now have somebody to look up to and relate to. Thank you!🥺❤️
I love how open you guys are ❤️
The way Ian is listening so intensively and being supportive 💛
This is beautiful ❤️ I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction Studies so it is amazing to see someone’s light shining after the darkness of active addiction. Love you, both!
Thank you for sharing something so vulnerable and real. You and I are the same age and had very different experiences with alcohol but I’m happy you got the help that you did and you’re here today to help people understand their worth and ability to change. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for this! I lost my brother when he was 17 to addiction and I was the hardest time of my life. Thank you for sharing and inspiring everyone! You guys bring so much joy to my day! There will always be hard days but keep pushing forward! Chris you are amazing and thank you! 🥰
We are so lucky that you are willing and able to share yourselves with us. Chris, your story is something that EVERYONE can learn from. Thank you ❤❤
Chris- You are a hero to have gone through this and then still to have gone on with your wonderful life with Ian, although I'm sure it was and is very hard work. Ian, your love for Chris will get you both to an even better place. You both are amazing!
I love how your first takeaway at the end was basically the serenity prayer. :) Congratulations on your sobriety! I'm less than two months in. It's inspirational to see!