Who would of thought 78k people would even take a minute to hear my story. I pray that if my story can help someone anyone. 1 person, then it was worth everything I went through. God has blessed me so much since I turned to him for help. If you're reading this, if you're watching this. Its 7 years later and I'm clean and my life is so much better now.

Drugs and alcohol rob you of the ability to be there for others- it’s a life of true selfishness and a complete lack of desire to work thru your feelings. I appreciate your story. Thank you for your honesty.This makes me want to be better so I be there for my mom.

If you cant get to recovery or aren't ready for recovery keep watching these

I've known Chris a long time. He has a heart of gold BUT his addictions have robbed him of a certain quality of life. I'm happy that he chose to keep fighting the good fight. Love playing music with him. Throughout the years you jam with different musicians and its good....but there's that person or people you play with that just magically works, Chris is that person. Keep going strong my friend.

I’ve listened to this at least 5 times. I’m trying to stop drinking. This is truly inspiring Thank you

I can't get enough of this video, I've watched it over and over. Not only do you have a remarkable story to tell, but also a great personality to deliver it. I'm glad you're doing well.

Way to carry and bare your cross. We all want to build our own kingdoms our way. But it's best to remember that God is on the throne.

Hi there, I Have Been Sober from my alcohol and Weed Habit Now for 7 Years Happy Every Day!

Wow …. What a stor. You were a stubborn little dude. I actually listened to this entire video in one sitdown. Never had anything close to this in my family until my son’s high school football days were cut short. It’s been 10 years now and he’s finally free of marijuana ……. I really don’t think I could have lasted with what happened to you. Your folks that helped were truly God sent.

Damn this was a good story. I felt like a piece of shit earlier, but with this testimony brother Chris Hodges has gave me hope. #dontgiveup #thereishope 💪🏾🙏🏾❤️

God works in mysterious ways. Sounds like you have discovered your purpose in life. The road was long and difficult for you, but you wouldn't understand addiction or the desperation and hopelessness of an addict had you not experienced addiction yourself. I believe if you remain focused on your path and not your past, you will continue to great work with those still caught in the grips of addiction. And your mom doesn't have to be physically present to see her son whole again, she is with you everyday as you continue your journey. Love never dies. God bless you, I am so proud of you.

Beautiful story... brought tears to my eyes, at several points. I pray that all is well with you bro :-)

I would like to thank you for your story. I am a person from Germany. Got in contact with drugs but on a low level. Your story is something that i can use to understand drugs and addiction. It is also something that helped me to put an early stop to it, rethink situations and make better decisions. Good luck for the future!

Every day this video is helping others.

I totally agree with the chemicals imbalance since young age, translated is that if you suffer from it you can have anything in the world and still been miserable within yourself but from the people around you look fine.

I was really struggling today and was pretty hopeless emotionally and stumbled on Chris’s story. My story is very similar and this really touched me deeply!!! I needed to hear this today and has made me want recovery for myself even more!! Thank you for being brave enough to share this with the world I know that is not easy but you really helped me today!! Thank you Chris and godbless you and your family

I didn't see his story coming. My first impression was that he was a blue collar guy. The whole musician thing was a surprise. And good for him. What a recovery story.

This is one of the best stories, I have heard yet!! Congratulations!!

My God...what a story! What you have been through! My son my only only child as we speak is in Hospice Care and suffering from stage four liver failure. He is not going to make it. He’s 37 years old suffering also from Crohn’s Disease. Addiction is a terrible thing. You have suffered for a long time. All my love and support to you dear!

I have to keep coming back to your video Christopher, thank you so much for sharing.

All I can say is thank you so much for this... ... Keep on being and believing

Thank you Christopher! Thank you Shane!

Wow this was an amazing story. What a journey! Congratulations on thriving

I’m soooo proud of you! I’m sure your mom would be too…and your dad…your story gives me hope for my son….thank you for sharing in the hope that you can help at least one…you’re a wonderful man for sharing…

Wow, what a beautiful person Christopher is, a beacon of light for those who are lost and seeking help!!!

I pray you are still in recovery... Great story! Really makes "one day at time" so true...❤

I've dabbled myself. Right now I'm trying to balance myself a little more. I appreciate this talk. I had tears. ☮️

Dont feel bad. I have no teeth . because of the same shit. But any ways love your story thank you for sharing. And thank you for helping others it means alor

What an amazing story of struggle and triumph.... good over evil drugs ... SURVIVAL !!! Stay strong. God bless you !!!

Thank you for this amazing and honest story

Touching experience. My best wishes to you.

Cold turkey off 195 ml methadone?????? That would be insane. Day four would be just the beginning of utter horror.

Thank you so much Chris Hodges for telling your story it's helped me a lot with my issues and you taught me a lot of things that are actually connected with me personally. Finding ways to justify relapsing, trying to talk people into letting me be free and not surrender. You gave me a lot of things to consider in recovery so I thank you. Hopefully one day I can tell my story on the channel because I feel I have something people should hear

This story was so thorough and caring. Thank you!!

Great story!!!

Beautiful true story of life. You are so strong. Thank you for sharing. Your going to make it.

God bless you 🙏 my brother . I'm going through the same thing and hope to get out of it alive . You gave me hope my brother. S. V

Happy your'e sober! Sounds like you had many addictions going on at once, I have seen it not on this scale. Stay strong

God bless you Christopher. Thank you for sharing your story.

we reap what we sow brother i'll say . a prayer for you.

I relate so particularly to so many pieces of your story... I completely lost it during the part about your mother... I haven’t cried this hard in years..

What a journey. Thank you sharing these stories.

You are such an inspiration. And your strength is amazing and . This is a very long video, but I couldn't turn it off, your story is gonna open up a lot of eyes and let them see that addiction is an illness, and it's an illness that needs to be treated, and you can get better, and some get well fast and some have s harder time, and you are an inspiration and you have a good heart. It really shows. And you are gonna keep doing well, and so hope you can reconnect with your daughter's, life is looking up. THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU

Thank you Christopher.

Awesome testimony!!

Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story!! God Bless you. Currently going through this process with my child. I'm going to share this with him once he wakes up. Wish you were on the East Coast!! Much love and respect from CT. Thank you again. God Bless & stay strong!!

Love it

Wow great recovery story! I hope you are still sharing your story and helping people. God bless you ❤️

Man your story really spoke to me. Dont know whay ealse to say but FUCKING AWESOME! Your story is so similar to mine and my partners....we both so enjoyed your sincerity in your accounts of your old life....because weve had so many similar experiences!!and your so humble....i friggin love that. Keep doing well,love from New Zealand

Thank you chris.

Truly inspiring story.

Holy you lived a life man

I have heard of Bars doing this. That's screwed up on so many levels. I am a Bartender and couldn't imagine doing that. Desperation reeks.

22:50.....hurt me. I'm so so happy for you because you're in recovery❤️

Great story, hope you are well. never stop sharing these stories to help us all who arw recovering

ahhh the 2 week binge ive heard so many ppl say after 3 days without sleep u die... nope not even close

I wonder what band his dad was in. Great story Christopher.

thank you

Humble man. I love that, very attractive 😊

I remember clearly at 5 years old, just taking like 10 puffs of my asthma inhaler in a row cause I liked the feeling. I believe addicts are born addicts

What band I wonder

What band for God’s sake?#🎸#🤘🏻#?????

This is my 8th video today....walking my route...just being a typical mail carrier...and my customers are looking at me 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

What’s happening Chris. Thank you for sharing your story. I think it would be cool to chat with you sometime bro.

So many people enabling

I can't Believe there is 57k views. Wow.

Sounds like your parents were very selfish....they put their livelihood ahead of stability in your life.

What an interesting story. Whats wrong with this picture....you get a free drink with an AA coin.

Those halfway houses are no good

Wow. CHRIS thank you. Is there any way i could i have a conversation? I need a little help man.

Wtf therapist takes advantage of a client like that, she needs sacking

74k

Who were your Parents, and are they now in Prison?

*Hodges'*

Had money and successful and still unhappy. Hard to understand.

How many times... ALCOHOL is a DRUG !!! When will people, especially "the pro's," will get this and stop to make a difference between them ? EDIT: Methadone is a psychoactive substance and 195 mil is not that extraordinary my friend. More importantly: it's not a contest, and I'm sorry, never heard of you or your name before watching this vid...