Thanks for sharing your story and letting others know sobriety is possible. Congrats on 7 years, 8 mo. That's something to hold dear. I've lost more friends than I can count and by the grace of God I'm still here through addiction to Oxy and other pain meds. During the last few years i had some major random act of violence against me where I was given pain meds in the hospital but leaving I knew that prior PTSD and this most recent incident that taking the pain meds at home was a recipe for relapse. I know I would have been risking over a decade. I was also in a car accident that should have killed me 9 months prior to being attacked. My orthopedic Doc and other 2 doc's all did "pain management" which is pretty much weed cards and "30s" based on everyone talking in the waiting room. I told the primary doc from jump, no opiates. He looked surprised and said okay, never asked again. The 2 other doc's asked once each and never asked again as well. They asked about a MMJ card which i said no for multiple reasons. A. Gun owners cant have MMJ cards, B. I lose my ability to carry and clearance for some contract work. Plus I haven't smoked in nearly 20 years. Not for me. We all settled on low grade, non narcotic muscle relaxers as needed which i fight thru the pain of torn up back, neck, knee, ankle, and wrist fractures down my right side. Surviving this accident is truly a miracle. I missed being crushed by a falling 100 ft tree driving on a clear night. It crushed the entire vehicle and missed crushing me by inches. I had a nasty concussion I'm still getting headaches from that nearly 2 years later from the roof catching me as I ducked. My GF skipped the ride 10 mins before or she would be dead. The roof was on her seat. You're absolutely right that we are where we are supposed to be. My GF and I say "Everything as it is meant to be". Even in the hospital after the attack that again should have killed us both was something we took in stride and have tried to help each other through the PTSD symptoms. I can't get into much of the attack as it's still a legal issue. Congrats again on your 7+ years and work you're doing. I guarantee you are going to reach kids with your message. I never realized the severity of the reckless shit at 16-17. I see dudes who I was in school with at 18 who are nearly 40 now and still are fucked from stupid crimes, violations on probation and snowballing crimes to feed addiction. This is 20 years later they're still in the system which is nuts. I'm happy you didn't fall back into using when losing your Mom. I see a rapidly declining health in my Mom over the last 4 years and it sucks to watch. I am blessed to be here and not only have my partner who never has used but has an understanding of addiction who is supportive in this and my business but also we have leaned on each other throughout the struggles with sleep and anxiety from the attack. I feel horrible for her since this is her first serious run in with PTSD and I've been working on it for 7 years in therapy, I went back almost a year ago to get ahead of the last events. I'm trying to encourage her to go because I want her to have some safety in her mind and not be "on" 24/7. I know she needs to do this on her on with support when she's ready.
@calvincopeland32204 ай бұрын
Loved the video yoo! But just throwing this out there, acid is actually what got me clean. I was day trippin alone in my room and I started talking to myself. I said "I'm on drugs. Wow, I'm really on drugs. I don't wanna be on drugs anymore" and I cried for like 4 fuckin hours lmao. But ever since then, I quit doing all drugs except weed. Then eventually dropped the weed too.
@nikkirichards49524 ай бұрын
Glad that you dont interrupt the guest when they talking, ya just let them tell their stories and sometimes ask them a question or to explain something
@OrangeTigerRose7 күн бұрын
Dude, congrats on totally turning your life around and realizing how to utilize your resources. You have a unique story that no one can take away.
@forei87423 ай бұрын
I’m driving a 18 wheeler right now trying to become a correctional officer just got my small record from 15 years ago expunged..
@NastiNati4 ай бұрын
McGruff the crime dog is who you where thinking of Ian. His line was "Take a bite out of crime".
@prestigegaming7164 ай бұрын
Scruf mcgruff chicago Illinois 60652 oouu lol I remember😂
@vel1hunnid7074 ай бұрын
Faxxxxx 70's Baby ctfu
@joegaskill87424 ай бұрын
This guy is very smart and well spoken.
@RonnieMillet8165 ай бұрын
Excellent episode. I’ve had one hell of a life I don’t remember most so it’s so amazing to hear these episodes and the details are on point. Wish I could do it!
@ianbickCT5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@ClipsCrazy__4 ай бұрын
@@ianbickCTIan please start to actually put effort into your comment replies, it IS nice that you actually read and reply to comments BUT it has honestly stated to look like you just employ a Bot to do this now. Spend the five minutes to type out some thoughtful replies, if not it’s honestly better to just like the comment and don’t reply so it doesn’t look like you’re insulting your fan’s intelligence by using bots.
@AustinHebrew4 ай бұрын
@@ClipsCrazy__bro he’s got enough on his plate let alone responding precisely the way YOU want him to lol not to mention he does respond to some comments. You sound weird. If you really want to talk to him send him a DM, he has said many times that he responds to DM’s easier than comments on a video
@darkhairmarie4 ай бұрын
I never get tired of hearing your story, Louis. I’m proud to call you my friend. 💙
@RedskinsChris215 ай бұрын
Hey much love for the shout out to Truckers! I'm a proud Locked in Trucker🤘🏼
@ianbickCT5 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!!
@JShawnPaul4 ай бұрын
I only listen and don’t watch podcasts while I work also. I restore old cars to new condition. I started off detailing for 15 years and then it just got to oversaturated so I went to the next level and learned how to paint, fix interiors, paint, wheels, restore, headlights, do small body and engine repair.
@ClipsCrazy__4 ай бұрын
@@ianbickCTIan please start to actually put effort into your comment replies, it IS nice that you actually read and reply to comments BUT it has honestly stated to look like you just employ a Bot to do this now. Spend the five minutes to type out some thoughtful replies, if not it’s honestly better to just like the comment and don’t reply so it doesn’t look like you’re insulting your fan’s intelligence by using bots.
@shariacook6404 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s just me or it’s him speaking through his throat …. But I can’t stand it 😊though I want to hear this story.
@JShawnPaul4 ай бұрын
@@shariacook640 it’s probably you, but let me re-listen to the video again and see if I can relay it to one person out of 1 billion people
@anastasiatresidder813029 күн бұрын
This was great. Thank you, Louis, for your wisdom and insight. So proud of you.
@Lookingforsucess2 күн бұрын
Excellent! I am a truck driver and listen to all the stories while driving long haul! Keep up the good work buddy! These stories are amazing and I never want to go to jail or prison 🤣🤣🤣
@zackmalliet85414 ай бұрын
The animal you couldent remwmber was a hound dog named scruff mcgruff ! Haaa
@MadisonFeltner4 ай бұрын
As a PO, thanks for realizing that we are all just trying to help!
@WwhofXckingcares3 ай бұрын
You might be..but you ALL are definitely NOT trying to help..lots of those guys are sadistic
@Zener_Diode894 ай бұрын
ive been to jackson pike a few times. as well as the downtown jail in columbus. worst hotels ever...
@dbc.ash.4 ай бұрын
DBC..Daily Blessings Coming! ... thank You ALL for Everything Everyday!! .... That's exactly how I felt for D.A.R.E. too, 5th grade, didn't smoke weed until 16after ALL my friends try to peer pressure and then some how beczne a heroin addict.... LIFE is Crazy! ... Thankfully I've been in Recovery since 2018 and it's been a rollercoaster.... Hope/ PRAY I BECOME THE PERSON I'M SUPPOSE TO BE.... CLEAN IN RECOVERY, SKATEBOARDING and Helping my Family!
@Officialgetagrippodcast4 ай бұрын
Congratulations!
@mightymouse100524 күн бұрын
I grew up in the "sex, drugs and rock and roll" era..
@mightymouse100524 күн бұрын
One step at a time and you'll get there
@DonMakeItPossible4 ай бұрын
Im a truck driver, I watch your new episode and old ones to catch up on every shift. Only thing I watch/ listen to.
@ianbickCT4 ай бұрын
I appreciate you!!!
@GeekstarTheDylan4 ай бұрын
This was an amazing episode!
@daltonsocal184 ай бұрын
Thanks, Ian Bick for the trucker shout out I listen to your podcast while I'm driving every day bro keep it up
@ianbickCT4 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!!!
@leahsmith59234 ай бұрын
so excited to listen to this, as someone who now lives in columbus
@its.me9569Ай бұрын
As a truck driver is really helps past the time I drive 14 hours a day
@faraz46924 ай бұрын
He Became a guard !!! Man wish I could do that after all my prison time
@C-24-Brandan4 ай бұрын
Never heard of someone being a felon etc and getting hired to be a correction officer. Wasn't even aware that was legal 😂
@kilohon93574 ай бұрын
It's not lol this is cap.
@3rriiaa4 ай бұрын
@@kilohon9357you actually can. some facilities if you google stuff like core civic,they allow you to;as long as you complete re entry work and are considered eligible.
@Skate-n6w21 күн бұрын
Unfortunately you can run for president! Nothing surprises me
@tinkersmit4 ай бұрын
That was such a damn good interview. Really inspiring. Ian has grown so much in his skills as an interviewer. I forget it's even an interview anymore. Just two dudes hanging out.
@ianbickCT4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@ClipsCrazy__4 ай бұрын
@@ianbickCTIan please start to actually put effort into your comment replies, it IS nice that you actually read and reply to comments BUT it has honestly stated to look like you just employ a Bot to do this now. Spend the five minutes to type out some thoughtful replies, if not it’s honestly better to just like the comment and don’t reply so it doesn’t look like you’re insulting your fan’s intelligence by using bots.
@MarkG3054 ай бұрын
@@ClipsCrazy__wtf you expect him to do or say.
@jeffslocum37244 ай бұрын
They say you have to give it away to keep it. Your testimony reminded me of that and what I stopped and eventually fell from grace. Thank you
@LouisGrip4 ай бұрын
You're exactly right. Thank you.
@adimeter7 күн бұрын
Happy for you Louis.
@erickiyoshiphillips23234 ай бұрын
yes the small town i had my possession posted in the paper. i had to move out of that town.
@bkpray4 ай бұрын
Love the interview, as a former cop, I’m not going to lie, I used to hate the drug court program bc it felt like there was really no accountability, we’d have guys out past curfew, or involved in some of the overdoses in our city and theft and disturbances and all that would happen would be a report sent to the probation officer or drug court cc’d in the reports. They’d get 30 days or so and be right back in the program. I’ll admit there were some times when you saw the success stories bc as officers, we were obligated to check on these guys daily so you get to know them, and some have jobs and get back in touch with their families. But again for the most part it was kind of annoying knowing they weren’t really taking these new resources seriously.
@Misterfister254 ай бұрын
Truck driver here !!! you guys make the day go by a lot faster lol
@ttvdizturb3d4 ай бұрын
nice improvement on the intro bro, can see you are really working on that - props!
@gypsy23694 ай бұрын
Another great interview!
@ianbickCT4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@LovelyLeo204 ай бұрын
Incredible story! I enjoyed case management and the lives I could help change but certainly agree. Watching opioids take lives has a lasting effect.
@davidtodora61734 ай бұрын
A few years ago, I applied to be a correctional officer and they actually wanted me to be a crook or had been in prison to get the job so I didn’t get the job. I was too nice. Have a good day.
@MmaRicky4 ай бұрын
🔥 episode I listen to the whole thing in one sitting something I never do. I remember the oxy contin era. Everyone in my whole town was on them they made them gel type where u couldn’t snort them. Then another pill came something he didn’t mention called “Opana” and those things were 3x as strong as Oxys. Then after that it was heroin. I’m sure others towns were affected the same as mine and Lewis. But I am looking forward to hearing more from Lewis
@Officialgetagrippodcast4 ай бұрын
Ahh yes Opana those were legendary.
@JoeMarcello1234 ай бұрын
Everyone always talking about how bad pain meds are but nobody's speaking up showing the other side of the story where it's saving people's lives and letting people live some what normal....
@KimberlyBarlow-er4kc19 күн бұрын
Hi my name is Kim and I absolutely love your channel.listen every day. Thanks for your guests and being you. Your so awesome.e❤😅
@ianbickCT19 күн бұрын
Thank YOU!
@lindalane39857 күн бұрын
Them small towns everyone knows everyone, I'm from a very small town in Tenn. I've been in Michigan from 68 to date
@daltonsocal184 ай бұрын
Very familiar story brother!.. congrats on the 7 years!.. one day at a time!
@Officialgetagrippodcast4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mightymouse100524 күн бұрын
The past matters if your a preditor and the job requires you to be around women and children
@tonyindiana3 ай бұрын
Hell yeah every car I owned for a while had all the extra hose clamp clipped for a grader. I’m doing much better now
@OfficialgetagrippodcastАй бұрын
Shout out hose clamps
@alanmeyers39574 ай бұрын
Booty bumpin works as well and you’re not plugged up all of the time!
@deelaneenn66774 ай бұрын
Ian hopefully starts vetting his guests cause this guy isnt real.
@Officialgetagrippodcast4 ай бұрын
I hear ya 😂
@johnmoore39534 ай бұрын
@GetaGripPodcast614 no way u got felonies and became a co
@ChestyBPuller4 ай бұрын
I knew I couldn’t be the only one that thought this! I’ve been a CO AND a police officer. Ain’t no way!
@prestigegaming7164 ай бұрын
All this is is a fairy tale guys I'm sry to say like he said he's just a salesman😂
@tonyindiana4 ай бұрын
McGruff Take a bite outta crime
@The_Mavs_Are_Bums4 ай бұрын
Ian that dog was called McGriff or McGruff or some shit I remember that dog
@gypsy23694 ай бұрын
Dial up modem YIKES😳😳😳😳😳
@erinkieser4 ай бұрын
Truly inspiring
@ianbickCT4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@ClipsCrazy__4 ай бұрын
@@ianbickCTIan please start to actually put effort into your comment replies, it IS nice that you actually read and reply to comments BUT it has honestly stated to look like you just employ a Bot to do this now. Spend the five minutes to type out some thoughtful replies, if not it’s honestly better to just like the comment and don’t reply so it doesn’t look like you’re insulting your fan’s intelligence by using bots.
@blackhand2073 ай бұрын
Rather do 5 years in prison then 5 days in county
@chadwickwylie12 күн бұрын
You wild for that smh
@davidsallas70494 ай бұрын
McGruff the DARE dog
@marvinhagler47214 ай бұрын
Exactly... The 80s....
@TheSecretSantaa4 ай бұрын
Lmao yes the baby changing station. I remember when I was an active addiction. My first job McDonald's. I clogged the whole septic tank with McDonald's straws cut up. After every time I do one or I'd get done I just flush the straws. They pulled out so many of those from the septic tank and it was in a hard drug area So nobody ever thought anything.😂
@countdankula420_9 күн бұрын
I’m 40 and this dude and I have the same body type… same metabolism… my gf hates me😂
@fostertogrammy4 ай бұрын
Mcgruff the Crime Dog!!
@dan_k_4194 ай бұрын
What he was saying is true. I don't know the guy, but he looks familiar for some reason. CBCF or Alvis House is the min sec prison he's talking about 100%.
@dan_k_4194 ай бұрын
Gotta be CBCF. 😊
@Officialgetagrippodcast4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the back up hahah
@trustmesonimyourfather90974 ай бұрын
parts of his story dont make sense / dont add up and he turns into a bully cop pretty quickly when ian dares to question his bs stories.
@adimeter7 күн бұрын
Louis, why did you go over to that van, let alone getting in it.
@bradleyrichardson37074 ай бұрын
Wow hours after upload and only 15 comments…what’s going on?
@JanesBlonde-007Ай бұрын
D.A.R.E. Did the exact opposite of what it was supposedly intended to do. I felt somewhat hypocritical teaching the program when I had smoked a blunt on my way to school that morning.
@markcafebrown28834 ай бұрын
Give me a HELL YEA
@ericc.jewell9 күн бұрын
HELL YEAH!!
@flogrown28574 ай бұрын
Driving my semi right now 💪💪💪 #carhaulercartel
@vel1hunnid7074 ай бұрын
That dog was named McGruff ctfu
@thomastully36834 ай бұрын
Yo Ian, could I chat with you possibly? I have good interview ideas.
@downsouth3334 ай бұрын
Literally impossible to have a felony and be a cop,lmao lets see the paperwork😂
@DetectiveTrupo2034 ай бұрын
Nope, completely possible
@savvystealsanddeals4 ай бұрын
McGruff was the dog!
@kilohon93574 ай бұрын
🧢🧢🧢🧢 "The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996."
@DetectiveTrupo2034 ай бұрын
You can get a waiver for anything. Meaning that's the rule until they decide to excuse it for a recruit. The hiring agency can do whatever they want, they decide when to enforce the rules or not.
@Singleshotfreddyy4 ай бұрын
Great story. But something abiut hid voice thats hard on my ears
@downsouth3334 ай бұрын
Lets see the paperwork 😂
@Asettles754 ай бұрын
Wtf. Working at a jail with multiple felonies.i couldnt get a job at my local walmart.
@FlowandGemini.4 ай бұрын
Twoje nazwisko to skrót od biedronka i czarny kot
@jennaebranch42934 ай бұрын
@ianbick Not MCGRUFF The Crime Dog⁉️. Dude I don't doubt that the person in those Costumes were Doin something drug related to do that job❗️‼️.
@BlackEyedFox134 ай бұрын
Scruff McGruff
@downsouth3334 ай бұрын
Whole thing is bs ian got played
@DetectiveTrupo2034 ай бұрын
You're super triggered, you should go outside and stop commenting on KZfaq
@MrChayanne934 ай бұрын
they should not allow ppl to be prisoners and then co.s I feel like thats just wrong lol .
@Animal147224 ай бұрын
Pretty unbelievable, don't think I ever heard that one before
@scunnerdScottishbird4 ай бұрын
turcoat
@downsouth3334 ай бұрын
Did he pay for this ?
@DivineEsotericKnowledge4 ай бұрын
Ex felon turn correction officer🤔 that math ain't mathing 🤣