@5:20 I was to trying to stop using alcohol and weed - my skate friends did not accept this - I went to rehab to get healthy - I'm 9 years sober now - I put a mile of distance between my old skate friends - My #1 observation about skate Community is that they are immature, and ruthlessly and cruelly unkind. Most skate culture sucks ass... But skating does not.
Thanks aaron for sharing your story I'm sure it will encourage someone to get help. I havent drank in 3 years because I had similar issues and it does suck being the only guy at the skatepark not hitting the joint or drinking a beer but while they are drinking or smoking I am skating and I feel free. I dont go on skate trips so I'm sure thats harder but I know andrew reynolds does it and he is the boss.
Thank you to the Foundation, Nick and Aaron for doing this. Ben is so incredibly missed, but what your doing is an absolutely amazing tribute to his life and the importance of community in skateboarding.
Came across the SMiLe series through the recent Ben Raemers Vice documentary. This is the first one I've watched, and I just want to say I really really appreciate hearing experiences from people I feel as if I identify. I was experiencing a very similar mental state to what Aaron is talking about from his own experiences, bizarrely whilst living in what seems to be an area in Brooklyn very close to where this has been filmed, so this has hit home a bit, but in a good way. Thank you for what you guys do.
I coincidentally bought an aaron herrington polar deck (well i love polar just picked his board because of the design and wheel wells) anyway... I can totally relate to alot of this. Im ober a year sober from alcohol. Slowly trying to cut off weed now. Glad i got one of his decks.
Glad were learning to talk about this. Makes everyone affected feel less lonely i think. Thank you
@5:20 I was to trying to stop using alcohol and weed - my skate friends did not accept this - I went to rehab to get healthy - I'm 9 years sober now - I put a mile of distance between my old skate friends -
My #1 observation about skate Community is that they are immature, and ruthlessly and cruelly unkind. Most skate culture sucks ass... But skating does not.
A great video with a very important message. Sobriety is cool and should be taken seriously...
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Thanks aaron for sharing your story I'm sure it will encourage someone to get help. I havent drank in 3 years because I had similar issues and it does suck being the only guy at the skatepark not hitting the joint or drinking a beer but while they are drinking or smoking I am skating and I feel free. I dont go on skate trips so I'm sure thats harder but I know andrew reynolds does it and he is the boss.
Thank you to the Foundation, Nick and Aaron for doing this. Ben is so incredibly missed, but what your doing is an absolutely amazing tribute to his life and the importance of community in skateboarding.
Words aptly spoken. Big love to everyone at the foundation and the great work being done. Ben is sorely missed.
Aaron's a real ass dude 🙌
Big respect from Russia for all things that you do, all tricks and inspiration, Aaron! Best regards💪🌍
Came across the SMiLe series through the recent Ben Raemers Vice documentary. This is the first one I've watched, and I just want to say I really really appreciate hearing experiences from people I feel as if I identify. I was experiencing a very similar mental state to what Aaron is talking about from his own experiences, bizarrely whilst living in what seems to be an area in Brooklyn very close to where this has been filmed, so this has hit home a bit, but in a good way. Thank you for what you guys do.
Thanks for sharing this Aaron. I felt I could relate. It's such a positive message. All the best :)
Great video. The more we talk, the more we live
It’s amazing what you guys are doing.
Thank you 💙
Music kinda makes me wanna to consult
I coincidentally bought an aaron herrington polar deck (well i love polar just picked his board because of the design and wheel wells) anyway... I can totally relate to alot of this. Im ober a year sober from alcohol. Slowly trying to cut off weed now. Glad i got one of his decks.
Good work to all involved with this. Much love.
Thankyou for this x
I can really relate to this. Keep it up
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Love this series!! keep going!
Much respect
Great video. Keep fighting the fight, Aaron. 👊❤️
Probably needs his test levels checked
this channel is awesome !
Donated..
great guy
great content...
Dope!
Sorry but all the video are depression can you make it all up beat please
I love you Aaron, thanks for sharing. Love you too Ben and the whole family
Thanks Aaron ❤️ helps a lot