I don’t know if it makes sense to be proud of a stranger but I’m really proud of Travis. Agains all odds he’s taking responsibility for his actions and doing what it takes to live a better life. Keep fighting!

The conviction and constant trembling in his voice is so powerful. Keep living for that little girl, but most importantly live for yourself.

I’m from West Virginia too. I’ll be five years sober from meth and heroine on March 2022. I’m so proud of you Travis! WV people are some of the strongest people!

When I was a kid we had a guy come to our class to talk about addiction his story made a huge impact on me at 14ish. Travis should go do that he’s so eloquent, and moving maybe change the future of another generation .. I spent 28 years as a medic seeing the results of drugs. This guy is a real winner 👍❤️

One of the better interviews on here! I wish you the best man.

It’s great to hear from someone who has grown past addiction and has his head on straight.

I really hope that Travis is able to maintain. He seems to be a really good man trying to be a good father who has a lot to live for. One day at a time, Travis!

He’s a great story teller. Most people with a bad past are. He was so incredibly descriptive and detailed. You can tell he’s super appreciative of people like you, that listen.

The Appalachian interviews, I can't wait to watch them. I love the people and I hope this area of the country has some economic growth. It's such a beautiful part of the country. It's really great listening to an interview from someone who has recovered from their addiction. Travis, I wish you the best of everything.

Cool guy! Once again backing up my theory that intelligence is a very helpful component in getting clean. He evaluated his life rationally and realized his past wasn't an excuse and that he didn't want to repeat the family pattern with a kid on the way. It stops with him. His daughter will be blessed.

Congratulations on being the hero of your own story Travis! You are breaking the cycle and showing your daughter and your niece what’s possible. The way you kept reminding yourself out loud that you COULD use A, B, or C as an excuse but it “all comes back to me” - I think this is SO KEY to a successful long-term recovery, and I thought it was really impressive. To stay rooted in gratitude for what you have rather than lamenting over what you didn’t have as a child/don’t have now, etc. is critical. Thanks for sharing your story, and most importantly, thank you for being a present and loving father for your daughter. Knowing she is your “why” is a priceless gift, one that will instill in her a sense of self-esteem & self-worth that will serve her well on her own life journey. Wishing you the best for continued health, happiness and sobriety. ❤️

I love the glow that someone who has been in the gutter of drug addiction gets when they are well and sober. Travis you are doing amazingly well, I hope you know that. Keep at it dude and we all wish you and your family nothing but the best. God bless you guys! This has to be one of my favorite interviews. I think Travis is going to be an inspiration for many to come.

You're fighting fires Travis. It's beautiful. Break the cycle for your child. 🔥 “Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation, like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to their ancestors and spares the children that follow.” - T Real

Hi from Sydney, Australia Travis. You are such a wonderfully inspiring human. Your daughter is lucky to have you as her Dad. Keep on keeping on!

Damn! This is a good one. Insightful and well-spoken

Travis, I have a lot of faith in you. I think you’ve got the right attitude to keep on the straight and narrow. As for distrust of the government, hold tight to that. Our best interests are not theirs.

Hes super accurate when he talks about hurting so much and realizing nobody is gonna save you while everyone's life goes by. Its scary once you wake up enough and realize multiple multiple friends have passed, 10 years have gone by, and the people you love have left you because you've left them no option. Its a demon.

Honestly I feel like this may be one of my all time favorite interviews that you've conducted Mark!! You could feel the sincere nature of this man through his words and he was very well spoken. It was genuinely enlightening to hear his personal story and his experiences. It's a beautiful thing to see a man not act as a victim and take accountability for his past discretions. Thank you for this type of content Mark!

He is very level headed. Keep up the good work. You should be very proud of yourself!

I hope Mark stays in touch with Travis and keeps us caught up on his progress. He's such a likable guy and I really WANT him to succeed!!

Travis has really came a long way..proud of this dude

What a great interview. All the best to you, Travis.

I'm so glad he's doing well. He is so down to earth and honest.

Thank you Mark for posting someone who is clean/sober. There are so many of us out there and it gives hope to the loved ones of addicts/ alcoholics hearing these stories. It also gives hope to the active alcoholic/addict that they too can get clean and have a better life! Please, we need more of these stories!!!! April 15, 2010

Keep moving forward man, you're an inspiration for so many people on so many levels. Don't give in!

Lost my little, and only, sister about 5 years ago. Her addiction started with cancer treatment. She found a circle of Dr’s willing to give her the hookup.

I love how honest and vulnerable he is. Praying and knowing that he will succeed and his family with thrive. Such a lovely young man. ❤️

What an amazing interview. You’ve used the right logic and attitude to get you out of that cycle. Live to be the hero in your daughters life that she never has to tell the story that you have just told. So much love and good energy for you and your life going forward ❤️

What a great guy. Super smart and likable… he’s really straightened out his life - very impressive ☺️

51%. I love that. I learned that when people start thinking you're worth something you want to start earning it. You are wise my friend. The history of your family speaks through you. The awesome parts too.

Man, he seems like such a good dude. Kudos to him. All the best man.

He takes responsibility for himself. Does not blame others. Has learned how to retrain his thinking. He will make it. The programs have worked for him. Wonderful

You are doing well Travis, just keep going like you said “one day at a time” and its great that you are doing this for your Daughter and Partner. That in itself is a achievement, focussing on those you are important to you. Wishing you the best of luck the world had to offer for you & your little family! Keep getting back on the saddle even if there is a bump in the road, just dont stay down, take those reigns as you are strong for making it this far, good on you!👏🏼👨‍👩‍👧❤️

Travis, you can do this. You and your family have a great future ahead of you. Thanks for sharing your story.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MY BROTHER! I KNOW HOW HARD THIS DISEASE IS, IVE BEEN BATTLING WITH IT SINCE I WAS 13 AND I'M GOING ON 37 TODAY SO I'M GRATEFUL THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS MONSTER UNDER CONTROL! YOU AND I ARE ONE OF THE FEW LUCKY ONES THAT HAVE MADE IT OUT ALIVE. KEEP AT IT AND NEVER GIVE UP!

I didn't know some of this. The pain in your voice says it all. Use that and keep going. Very proud of you Travis.

Congratulations on your sobriety Travis!! Wishing you the very best and every success 💕

Keep up the good work Travis. We're rooting for you 💙

"You love killing yourself slowly more than you love yourself and the people around you." THAT hit home... It's like a slow form of suicide, that in the moment makes you feel good...

Basically we cannot talk about recovered addict. There is just recovering addicts staying clean. You can stay clean for the rest of your life but you will be still an addict. A clean addict...which makes of course a big difference. I know this is hard thing to recognize but this is the truth.

Congratulations Travis! Im sure your daughter will be very proud of you when she gets older!❤️

This is one of my favorite interviews. It is so informative. Thank you Travis and Mark.

Nice to see someone who are raising a child with two sober parents. Raising a child with all your love & your good example are two basic needs Thank you Mark for interviewing Travis for us. He will be a burst of hope for many. Thank you for sharing & showing young people that they can make 👍

Good job. I'm so proud of you. Breaking that family cycle is something to be proud of. One day at a time

Great interview! Thank you Travis for your insight on drugs and addiction. Very helpful to me. You are doing great! I have a lot of faith in you that you will stay clean. One day at a time...just keep it up. So proud of you. You got this!!😊

I wish this wonderful man can stay clean. He is such a special and beautiful person!

I pray that Travis has the strength to remain clean and sober. Staying off of opiates, be it pills or heroin, fetty, is no easy task. Our relapse and suicide rate is very high. May God be with him. ***He definitely has the right attitude. And that's an excellent start.

I really wish the best for Travis. He’s a good guy. Smart, young and has a lil girl. He’s got a lot going for him and I hope he stays on this path….

Prayers for Travis and his family! Keep on keeping on, and don't look back. Always think of your little one. One day at a time. I have lost many friends to these drugs. Praying for you, stay strong.

Travis is so well spoken. I wish him and his family the best and to keep going day to day with his sobriety. Much love to him

What an impressive young man. I wish you the very best Travis.

Stay strong Travis . Much love to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️.

Travis so proud of you. Nothing but success and peace for your life

I'm so proud of you. Great job telling your story. The honesty and transparency is what stick out to me. I love ya.

Travis, as a grandpa, I tell you, live clean for that little girl.

What a well spoken, and charismatic guy. True inspiration. Thank you for telling your story Travis

Wish Travis all of the best !!he's a intelligent and nice man .

Hello from Central Arkansas. I used to live in Kentucky. I'm from Louisiana. Thank you for saying that everyone could use their past as an excuse to get high. Because you're the only one that can help you and Jesus he is always there. Well I'm proud of you for being honest and you're right you can only take it one day at a time.

Travis, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck on your continued recovery and blessings to your family.

Such a great and interesting story!! Great job Travis and family!! Keep up the good work for your baby girl and wife!! You rock Mark!!

Victimhood is the hardest hurdle for addicts to jump over. Travis is a good example of owning your choices in life & not continuing to blame everyone else. Work it. You're worth it...🙏

Travis, thanks for sharing your story. Rooting for you always! Your honesty & accountability is a story that will help so many. I think about our classmates, community members and family who had to or are fighting this fight and those that didn’t make it. I’m grateful you have pulled through. Blessings to your family :)

Pls do more updates like this it helps to see updates on the ppl u interview whether the update is good or bad!!!

This guy is very strong. He made it. It's even not 3 years. But in 5 or 6 years, he will have even less drug temptation and more motivation. I can feel he will make it. He has that strong motivation. To see someone that decides to clearly stop destroying himself is something extraordinary to mention. BRAVO.

I was a heroin addict for five years. Almost six. I too had a loving childhood all around. My story is a long one, marked by mental health issues and heartache. I lost my best friend and my only kindred spirit last July and I fell hard. I drank almost a fifth per day and my heroin use was escalating after attempting to get off of it - that only lasted a month. I OD’d and woke up in an ambulance. I was found in a bar restroom with a needle in my arm. Even that wasn’t enough to make me quit. I OD’d again. This time I woke up in the hospital to see my dad and my little sister looking at me with such pain in their eyes. I decided that I would get help then and there. I can’t hurt my family like this. I need to look up and be strong so that I can live truly and independently. I’m now two months clean. I know it isn’t much, but this is the longest I’ve been clean since before I started using. This man is an inspiration to me and many others in the same boat. Of all the interviews on this channel, I relate to this guy the most. Our stories are similar in some ways.

Recovering**** we never fully recover, we’ll always be addicts. In the sober community saying “recovered” is a big no no! Thinking you’ve completely beat something and have it handled to the point where it’s no longer a problem can be a dangerous slippery slope.

His story and his strength is encouraging and inspiring... you're genuinely a good dude Travis.

Travis you most definitely a breath of fresh air, and hope that recovery still works if the person wants to get clean!!! I say it over and over, a person has to want to get clean. They have to want to get clean for themselves. Regardless of your family issues growing up, your early teachings of value was your foundation. Thank you for caring enough for yourself, your daughter and significant other, as well as knowing the importance of being a stable adult in your nieces life. I pray you remain on this process of staying clean, and continue onward with a great life for you and your family.

Keep it up, Travis. You're an inspiring young man.

I’m soooooooo proud of you man!!!!!!!your an inspiration to so many people watching and being interviewed!!! I’m clean goin on 5 years myself, I no how hard it can be … that’s why I take my hat off to ya … dnt look back jus forward, keep your head up , and enjoy this life of sobriety… 👍🏽❤️

I’m so glad he’s doing better. Please stay on this path!! You have so much to offer this world. Don’t stop. Your daughter needs you

Awesome vibe Travis. You are so handsome. You got this.

This man’s story could actually be a movie. He really is a great storyteller.

Now this story is one I love to watch! Bravo Travis!

He is very genuine and comes across as a good historian. This is a great interview. Thank you

This guy has the insight I live for ! Keep your head up my dude!

WOW...nice hearing Travis was able to make the changes. Stay strong and be well!

Proud of you Travis, keep clean not only for your baby girl but for yourself because you seem like a smart guy and you deserve way better! Blessings to you!

I’m so proud of him 😀 I wish him all the best!

I would be careful not to call any addict "recovered". He is recovering - he will always be recovering.

THANKS FOR SHARING SOME RECOVERY STORIES!-TRENT, your friend in ky!

Stay on your path and don't let anyone into your lane! Go Travis!

Travis, you’re very well spoken and I liked listening to your story. Please stay strong and congratulations on the sobriety

Travis, thank you for sharing your story and best wishes to you in the future!

Great testimony! Wishing you all the best Travis

Travis is such a great guy. He has learned and overcame a lot. He would be so great as a drug counsler or sharing his story for young teens at middle school where it all starts. I wish you best for you and your family. One day at a time.

Congrats on getting clean brotha! Stay strong.

You’re a super intelligent young man - don’t waste your gifts. Raise that baby girl to have high expectations for herself, and for her future life partner! Keep up the good work!✊🏼

What an amazing way to describe addiction....."loving killing yourself slowly and those around you more than you love yourself and them".

People seem to think that eventually someone will come to save them or they’ll hit the lottery and then they’ll change. Doesn’t work that way. Stay focused and better things will come naturally.

I’ve been an opiate addict since a bad back injury. Unfortunately in the UK the doctors will just carry on prescribing regardless because you hardly ever see the same doctor twice, so they just follow what the original doctor did in your case, prescriptions prescriptions prescriptions. I was on 54 tablets a day at 22 years old, I’m now 28 and on 6 tramadol a day. I’ll get on this shit if it’s the last thing I do!!! Keep it up travis!

Big props to Travis. I'm hoping I can also get clean and stay clean. Its not fun anymore.

Thank you for sharing Travis! Best of luck and stay strong!

Someone described it perfectly to me "Alcohol/Opiates/Meth is like a layer of armor around you but when it's gone it's like losing 2 layers...so naked in the cold"

I'm proud of you, Travis. West Virginia needs you and people like you to overcome these obstacles and raise the next generation strong and break this cycle. Appalachians are traditionally proudly self-reliant people, and we've lost that pride over the last few decades for a lot of reasons, not the least of which was becoming reliant on the government which has demoralized us, in my opinion.

Respect to Travis for dragging himself out of the nightmare of addiction.

Travis you are doing so well. If you ever have a little slip, watch this video and re-follow your path.

Congratulations Travis, wishing you good luck 🙏🏽

Blessings & Well Wishes, Travis… ✨❤️✨ “Keep Hope Alive!”

That statement about not having to hit "rock bottom" before getting help is SO TRUE. A lot of addicts use that as a viable excuse to keep using, sadly. And let's be real here, "rock bottom" for some people is death. When do those people get to quit and live a "good life?" Right!?!?! You can ALWAYS quit when and if you REALLY want to. It's hellashish and hurts, but it's doable. Quitting won't kill you. Staying on it very well could at any time.