"Rock bottom is when you can't stand to be the person that you are anymore." That shit is so goddamn true. Never heard it said better. Truly blown away.

Absolutely worth listening to John's entire story. He is so grateful for the chance to make his family proud, and for them to see him clean and sober after many long years of disappointing them. God is good. We all have Hope for a better tomorrow.

John, i hope & pray you're still living strong in your sobriety. Your testimony has given me so much hope! I'm a recovering addict myself, clean almost 15yrs. My late husband was an alcoholic/addict. He was murdered back when our 2 children were extremely young. Our daughter, 2yrs & our son, 7mos. Our son is now 21 & has been a daily drinker for approx 2yrs now. He also dabbles in cocaine & meth. He'll stay up for days at a time & it has me SOOOO scared & worried for him to. I've found a men's recovery house not too far off. He says he'll go, but he wants to have his summer & he'll go in the fall... It's currently June & so much can happen between now & then! As you might relate, he has excuse after excuse & is often in denial of the severity of his addiction! I'm so thankful that I ran across this video. I can't put into words just how inspired i feel after listening. My best to you & you're family!!!

This is truly the story of every addict including myself .

This made me cry. I am the child of an addict. I remember always visiting my dad in rehab and in halfway houses. I wish you the best on your sobriety! You got this.

Hey all! Thanks for all the support this year for the first year of the Addiction series I've been working on! I am gearing up for another year and would like to share that if anybody in the greater Cincinnati area would like to share their story of recovery or are involved in an organization that helps people battling addiction I would love to share you story!

God bless you John. I don’t know you, but after watching you tell your story, I am so proud of you. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. God bless you, and your family.

This story, it's so obviously authentic and heartfelt, which is what makes it so valuable and helpful to others. obviously, and not surprised on you to anyone who identifies, although there's a lot of sadness in the recollection of the pain left behind, it's such a story of beauty and conquest and love, and this is what helps people get well. I'm grateful to this man for sharing this story which was told so perfectly. blessings, and to anyone who suffers.

I'm a little late in watcing but this man's sobriety story is so heart wrenching. God creates beauty from the ashes of the mess we make of our lives. Hoping that John is still living in sobriety. 👏👏👏👏

That video hit me, especially after him reading his mothers letter😔 I know she has to be proud of you. Keep strong. Addiction is a hard obstacle to overcome. You're very strong John.

brilliant story made me cry well done john

Hi from Scotland. I'm only 20mins into your video and know that I'll be sharing it on FB at the end. It's so rare to see a positive story. I think spreading stories like this will help immensely because it will help change the attitudes of non-addicts. We need to see the possibility in people as people. Seeing the end result is going to help change attitudes, encourage people to help and that can only be a good thing.

You speak beautifully John, and it comes from your soul. You have a gift and I hope you use it to help many others when you're ready.....this is probably the most heartfelt story I've ever heard. God bless you John XOXO P.S. Addiction is evil ...you are a strong man

John, you have me in tears....you give me hope for my son. I wish I could talk to you. I'm losing him. He was clean for 3 yrs. while on Drug Court. One week after he graduated, he relapsed. He's so miserable. He's so ashamed, he hates heroin so very much. He cries because he doesn't understand why he can't be clean again. He asks me "Why Mom, why can't I stop this damn heroin when I know that when I was clean my life became the best it ever was....if I know this, then why don't I have that strength again that I had back then to quit?" I don't know what to tell him John.

So much respect and admiration for this guy. Only the person themselves possess the power to truly change their lives. All the help in the world is utterly pointless and a waste of time unless the desire to change truly comes from within the afflicted. Only when that happens do you have a shot.

Thank you John watching this every time gives me hope that I can recover and be a Dad to my little girl, you helped me find a god of my understanding, I currently have 1 month of sobriety and every time I think of picking up I just remember the words you have spoken and it helps me, thank you

I want to say thank you for this channel. I was never addicted to drugs or alcohol, but listening to so many testimonies made me look at myself. It helped me with my walk with God and how to hold on, no matter how hard life gets. God bless everyone who had the courage to be open and transparent. Everybody who reads this comment, just know, we can do this. God bless you ALL.

It is such a GREAT and AWESOME feeling to be able to be trusted by those you love you the most again. You described my complete life story brother. This year on Nov. 21st I will be 8 years clean.And it truly is a BLESSING!. After my sobriety I have received keys and alarm codes to all my family members homes. I am able to pick up my nephews and take them out for the day and be trusted. I gained soooooooooo many positive blessing's due to my choice of LIVING LIFE AGAIN! Great story and i applaud you sir, keep it up!

This makes me so happy and so proud. My dad died at the start of this year after being clean since I had my son. And the pain of losing someone because of drugs is unspeakable. This man is an inspiration to anyone wanting to get clean. He is amazing 💗

Thank you for this, John. You have helped me more than you know. God bless you sir.

hearing this story , specially the bit when he is mentioning the things he done for money, then just pauses for a second, and says the words "ive done unspeakable things" !!! us addicts all know how far we will go to get our next fix. Thank you sharing , may you have another 100 years clean and sobar.

Well done I have been clean from heroin 11 years and off methadone for 5 months,it's been hard but it's like iv got a new life now so it can be done if you want get clean

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. Your story is so inspiring and encouraging. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. God Bless you!

A MIRACLE FROM GOD! 💝

Absolutely touched my heart, John is amazing, he is living proof. My brother is battling addiction and is in treatment, I pray he finds himself. These stories I have been watching gives me hope for my brother. I miss him.

The story of you and your nephew at the beach put me in tears. God bless, man.

I hope and pray he’s doing good today May God keep him on the straight and narrow God bless this man for turning his life around

Thank you for sharing. ✝️🙏

My story is pretty much mirrored yours for the most part. I'm so proud of you and how far you've came just like I am so proud of myself and how different I am today. Keep it up.

Phenomenal story. Please keep telling it!! We have too many people without hope.

thank you for sharing! I celebrated 1 year on February 1st 2016. I'm doing methadone maintenance and it has saved my life!

I smoked meth morning noon and all night for 6 years and it was my last trip to jail that I finally made the decision to quit. I had 2 years in Arizona's states prison to think it over. Followed by 2 more years in the dumpiest halfway house Mesa AZ has to offer! Getting a job through the halfway house and having that purpose helps so much. Now I make 22/hour I got 12 people under me its great. I feel SO much better. I must say I am very thankful I never tried heroin I would probably be dead today. You really are one of the few who pulled out of this terrible mess you're setting the example.

Thank you for sharing, John. One person can make a difference. Kudos to you. God bless.

Your testimony brought me to tears I’m so happy for you God Bless you

John "Thank you so much" for sharing! Your anniversary is coming up soon....4/20... Always remember John, Never forget! Remembering is what helps me....

Thank you for your brave story. Keep going strong you have a amazing soul

honesty is the first step in recovery it took me ten years to admit I was an addict

Yes ! God is God.... please believe he loves you and he's by your side always ❤ Godbless you and keep you strong 💪 💖 ❤ 💗 💛

John may you always stay in sobriety, thank you for your hearthfelf story

Thank you John for being so transparent. Me too, me too my friend. Thank God for change, and thank God for recovery and for the people who have come before us. Keep on keeping on.

John, Thank you for giving me hope . God bless you & your little ones. May you always have each other. God bless your mom for giving me, hope..... that one day my 'baby' would be home again..

Thanks for sharing. It gives people like me hope

Brilliant. Commendable. Inspiring.

You give hope to all of us in sobriety! 🙏🏽Keep beating those odds that they put on is! Keep God first, keep fighting the good fight!🙌🏽

Thank you for sharing this story! Keep on keeping on. My sobriety date is 12/17/1999 praise God!!!

Takes a lot of courage to share a story like this thank u. Gives recovering addicts like myself hope. Stay strong friend

Thank you Honesty is brutally honest people I’ve heard the story so many times in my own family. Thank you for helping us.

God saved me from heroin too .

Well done John... Wishing you many many more blessed and wonderful years free of addiction 🙏🏽

He is a deliverer. My God is awesome and He really moves mountains.

What an amazing story. Good on you John, you have done so well!!!

Thank you for sharing your story.

Wow! Amazing dude. The nephew bit really got to me. Iam no heroin addict but I have been using meth for about 12 yrs now. I have a good job a great woman a nice house. I do not inject! But iam missing something inside and I know what that is. I need Jesus in my life this I know! Please lord forgive me . Great story man you have really giving me a direction of sort. Thank you god bless

Im thankful that you can be the person you want to be john I pray you keep up sobriety will give you what drugs promised you

Thanks for sharing my brother. Keep the faith 👍

we love you John

Thank you John for your open and honest conversation. You are inspirational. You are genuine and thoughtful. Wishing you many happy years ahead..

To God be the glory! Praise Him for giving this man the wisdom to know.

Keep up the good work. Keep going for the Lord in the ups and downs. He is there for you. Don't compromise.

I am so happy for you John. You are truly inspirational and a brilliant speaker. God bless you. Ann.

I am so happy for your family, they have you healthy in their lives. I spend each day with my brother, unfortunately, he is in an urn on my dresser. He had stopped using heroin for 6 months, living with our mom he was starting to look healthy again. One day he went on a jog...My mom called me and said my brother had been missing for three days. Then I got the call from my mom, crying...she said detectives were in her home, they were there to tell her that her son was found dead in a ditch behind her home, only yards away from her bedroom window. He had needles in his pocket and heroin. The pain our family went through was unbareable. It still hurts. My mom was never the same. It changed all of us. My mom passed a year ago. Now I take care of my brothers ashes. Anyone reading this who is still using any type of drug. Please know that you are loved. Please know that you effect the ones that love you.

Watched the whole video! So incredible xx

Damn bro that was inspiring , ive been struggling which is why i am listening . I pray i can find myself in your shoes . Thank you John

This is a Demon sent to this Earth and GOD can Heal....we all must Pray and Unite!!

keep up with ur good work, John. Thanks 4 sharing.

Your story is so inspiring, thanks for sharing this. Wish you all the best, and remember to keep your eyes focused on Jesus.

glad you're alive...i wish i could have saved my late boyfriend 31 days ago...he was 33. his brother has a daughter got vivtrol shot...he lived...thank you for sharing. congratulations on 4 years clean. 4 years ago my bf and i started dating...little did i know....he hid it well...i tried but not hard enough to save him. heroin rewires the brain to the point where ppl cant save themselves by themselves....vivitrol is something to look into for some who feel they or a loved one desperately needs help. 3 friends dead from this. 3 friends that had such good hearts too.

Cheers bud . You are one decent dude . The way this hurts you when you speak shows your true colors son . Well done mate .

Thank you so much for sharing your story John you are a great guy 👏👍

Thank you Lord for healing John! Please bless others with this condition! In Jesus name amen!

Wow bruh. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for sharing - God bless you - you're helping unknown numbers of us. Thank you for the hope inspired here.

I’m so proud of you. My hope is your story at the very least helps many. May God always bless you.

I've lost someone who I dearly loved to drugs and drink,I hope he see's this pain what we all are going though .my heart is broken into pieces ,I wish for him to get better. Every day I pray for my Dan gets better ,I want him back ,how he was ,HAPPY NOT SAD 😥X 👼🏼👼🏼👏🏻👏🏻

You my friend are a true inspiration!! Keep up the good fight brother. God bless you and your family.

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.

This made me cry so much. Well done John. I pray every day for an outcome like this for my loved one.

I don't even know you and I'm SO PROUD of you!! I hope one day sooner than later my husband can finally get clean. He is struggling with Heroin. It's hard on our family. I pray every single day.

All of these guys and gals should be proud of themselves. They had to go through hell to inspire us all. Thank you so much.

This is truly heart breaking and the hope & faith this man shared has is honest & true And not all addicts are ready to surrender but I can tell you I am and I'm admitting myself to a rehab cuz I'm tired of fighting the fight just to come out the same results.Thanks to John gives me hope even though I don't know him we share one thing addiction.prayers go out to him and everyone in addiction or has suffered from a loved one keep faith & never give up

Congratulations John! Great documentary

What a beautiful story John. Thank you for caring about others who are still suffering. I am sure your story will help many people. May you continue to be blessed.

What a powerful testimony of healing & reconciliation that only God can do!

What a great story!! I watched the whole story crying. So much respect and admiration for you John. God bless you and your families.

hes beautiful, honest n humble.... damn i want a guy like him xxx

God tells me he is very proud of you. Maybe your direction in life is to help other desperate people just this sincere video will help countless people well done my friend

Wah. Powerful. Real tear jerker

God bless You!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Much love from EAST TENNESSEE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Amazing how much hope is in recovery I have been sober since 11/26/2014 . just want to thank you for sharing your story.

I LOVE YOU MAN SO GLAD YOU ARE DRUG FREE LIKE ME NOW IT FEELS SO GOOD !!! KEEP IT UP FOREVER AND TO EVERYONE OUT THERE YOU CAN DO IT TOO !!!!

Oh wow!! U r such an inspiration!! I am balling my eyes out bc my life story is VERY similar to yours...unfortunately I’m still struggling to get completely sober and I say that bc I’m in a MAT program taking suboxone. I have tapered all the way to 0.25mg and have tried to jump off from there several times but by the 3-4 day I can’t handle the WDs. I will never stop trying to get off this poison. I pray to God that one day I will be strong enough to completely be sober. Thank u so much for sharing. God bless u and your family

Bless you John. And thank you Shane for your caring heart.

So humbled by your strength your courage and your story....in tears watching you..I wish you and all your family love and respect and I hope someone else who feels there is no help sees this and knows that they can do this 😘😘 x

You’re so familiar In so many ways. I’m proud of you! ❤

My mother died of an overdose my sister spent all of her adult life in prison I don't know if she's dead or alive now my brother died underneath the bridge in Napa California he froze to death I've had it bad I've had it real bad I know one thing now don't do heroin

It quieted all things in his head! That word ! like be quiet ! I know exactly what he meant and is talking about !

Just so beautiful to see this god bless you always x

I'm very early in my journey and I don't know how Im going to get back to the person I was before but this helps to show me that as long as I stay sober things will fall into place.

John, you are of the chosen few who beat the devil.

And there it is, John. I have lived for a long time. I have seen all types of problems in people throughout my life. I have had family members with the same obstacles. Some have overcame those obstacles, some have not. Never have I seen a more powerful presentation. I, although not a drug user, am inspired by your incredibly brave narrative. Thank you. Thank you so much.

11 yrs is along time to be sick, lots of withdrawals lots of downs lots of lies lots of pain lots of bad and lots of sorrows for you And your family