I know this is 2 years old but I want you to know you’re so brave!! Putting yourself out there is scary but you did it!! 10 years is amazing!! (Well now it’s 12!!) don’t let anyone ruin this for you!! A lot of people have gone through this and no one has the right to judge anyone!!
I'm not sure why CZcams recommended this to me two years later - I love your shorts and I had no idea. Addiction runs in my family so I feel extremely grateful to have my calm peaceful life - I didn't grow up that way. I'm so proud of you, you're amazing and deserve every single day of peace and happiness.
It recommended it to me as well today, so strange! Unfortunately addiction has taken a great deal from me, and for those who are also touched by it or struggle with it, I am thinking of you and praying for you!
My husband and I both have 12 years clean and sober off of opiates. We got off them together and have managed to stay clean. I am so proud of you. This is such a huge accomplishment. You should feel so amazing for the accomplishments you have made.
Congratulations to you both! It’s so, so rare to find couples who used together AND recovered together! My partner and I are both coming up on our 4th year together, as well. The lucky few ❤
Congratulations on your hard work and being sober for so long, you both are doing great! I know I am just a stranger on the internet, but I am *incredibly* proud of you both. I'm a Swedish woman, born -90, I live in Norway and have been addicted to heroin, amphetamine _(ordinary amphetamine, not meth, though I did meth too if it was available, but that wasn't really my deal),_ benzo's and just about everything else I could get my hands on since I was 14. I have been clean for about 3 years now, so it was about 16 years of hard addiction and around 10 years of homelessness on again and off again and an enormous amount of trauma from several rapes and being beaten nearly to death more than once, which I'm working through with my therapist. I will have to live with PTSD for the rest of my life, but at least I got OUT. I *have* a life. So many of my friends have lost their lives, or taken their lives, so I guess I am lucky. There have been many times where I've been waking up in the hospital and I'm just dumbfounded when I realize that I am still alive. I've got quite a lot of survivor's guilt. _"Why did I survive, when so many of my friends who were so much more careful than me didn't?"_ That's something that plays on repeat in my mind very often. But I'm working on it. I'm SO sorry for rambling. I just wanted to say that you are so, *SO* strong and I am grateful that you two found each other and have held onto each other during such a tumultuous time as getting clean is _(for most, if not all, people)._ I hope you'll have many happy years together! *You deserve it.*
@@tessiepinkman This story is powerful. I’m so glad you are free from that life. I lost a decade to heroin and I am still working through a lot of trauma as well. Wishing you a long and happy life and sending love towards your healing ❤️🩹
Congratulations! My husband and I used together and got clean together, I know how rare it is, anytime one goes to rehab, they automatically tell you that you need to break up with your partner because you can’t get clean with someone you used with, it’s definitely the exception rather than the rule. It’s so awesome we were both able to get clean without having to lose that special person; my husband and I celebrate 15 years together this month and 10 years opiate free in 4 months! So awesome, I’m not trying to be cheesy but go us!!!! It’s not easy to get clean! ❤️❤️❤️😘
Happy 12 years! I am in recovery too! 8.5 years from heroin. I just found you tiktok from your nostalgia videos. I loved them and now I just love you even more! I wish you would share alittle more. Addiction is really bad. Don’t ever be ashamed of where you came from. Look where you are now!!
@@user-xh1gf3ns2m Nice work! Keep pushing. It gets easier. I promise💖 i do not even crave it or think about it (or dream about it lol) at all anymore. And like the girl in the video said, I truly did not think this was possible. I thought I would be tormented by it for the rest of my life, but that's just not true. It's such a relief.
Omg! This is amazing! I will have god willing 3 years on June 25th, 2020!! I started drinking at age 9 and using by age 14. Im now 33 and so grateful that I found a new way of living. I’m so damn proud of you. I had to cut ties with my family and went no contact which was so hard at first; but I appreciate you sharing this so open and honestly. I asked my parents in my early 20s about going to rehab and they laughed in my face and told me “you just need to learn to use or drink like a normal person”.
If anything, I think even higher of you now. You’re actually a badass and I am so proud of you and so happy for you. Celebrate yourself because you seriously deserve it 😘💜
I know this is 2 years old but I recently found you through CZcams Shorts and you bring me so much joy everyday. I truly enjoy your content and got your video recommended by the algorithm. We never know how much a person can struggle. We must be kind to everyone out there and never judge. I just wanted to say congratulations on your recovery and keep going. We are rooting for you! Ana thank you for sharing this and bringing so much to everyone who follows you ❤.
I recently found her to, I see her on Pinterest I think, with the funny videos, she truly makes me laugh! I wish her nothing but the best in life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you girl and it's 2023. I found you through shorts too. Recovered addict as well! Congratulations on everything. ❤❤ #Sober Living❤❤#Millenial💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾💃🏿 FUCK ALL THE MEAN JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN SHIT!
I got clean when I was 21. March 8th 2008. I am 15 years clean off of opiates. I was addicted to pills for 3 years. I know the feeling of hunting for pills so you won't go through withdrawal every 6 hours. I just got so tired of that life so I went to detox in November of 2007. It failed but you just don't give up. I went back in March of 2008 and have been clean ever since. I'm here with you hon. I wish I could've made this video with you 2 years ago so you didn't have to be so nervous. I was 13 years clean then. You're amazing, brave and hilarious! I'm so glad you saved yourself or we wouldn't have all these funny videos you make. I'm trying to do the same thing on tiktok. Much love to you sweetie. From one recovering opiate addict comedian to another. ❤❤
2-1/2 years later I am seeing this, but still want to say how proud I am of you and how brave you are for sharing your story! You may never know whose life you have touched with your story, thank you for making a difference and letting your light shine! 🕊️🙏❤️🕯️💎
13 years clean is coming up very soon. 🎉 be very proud of yourself and ALL you have done and come through. Know you coming out with your truth WILL help other's. Keep going Mama 💪 ❤🙏🕊✨️... Thank God everyday and love every bit of you. XoxO God Bless
Im 22 and in recovery for a bit more than a year now. Youre video really touched a special place for me, i was addicted to opiates too. Its hard for me even now to think that i'll never use drugs or alcohol in my life being so young... so knowing you got clean at 19 and now its been 10years!!! Really gives me hope I am now at a sober house living in my appartement with people that finished the therapy i did of 6 to 8 months (i did 7 1/2) so good for you! Gives me hope!
I’m so proud of you. Thank you for sharing this. I’ve always felt a connection to you for this reason because you remind me of myself. I saw you staying clean & thought “I think I can do that too”. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to share your story, if anyone doesn’t accept it, that says more about them than you. 🤍 ten years is so crazy, congratulations!
I watch your shorts all the time & am only seeing this today…I am SO happy you shared this. I got sober last year, May 2022, from fentanyl. I started with pills in my mid-20s, after years of being vehemently anti-drug. For 12yrs I was a “functional” addict, then during the pandemic I just totally lost control. My partner talked me into rehab last year, and it was the best decision I’d made in many many years. Hearing recovery stories from other addicts just makes me so happy now. I felt so isolated for so long, hearing so many other amazing people share their own struggles is such a relief.
16 years for me ❤ it’s always terrifying for me because like you, I am very private. You’re amazing in every way! I did the same thing. My family staged an intervention and I went to rehab on 7-2-2007. I was super lucky and it only took one time. I was 23. Opiates. Hell on Earth. I remember not caring if I died but I desperately wanted to live. It got better than I could have ever imagined (as you know)! You are so beautiful and inspiring!
I started watching your shorts on what millennials wore and did and I love them. I always share them with my sister , her and I laugh bc that was us. Thank you for also sharing this part of your life. It is something that I feel many can relate to and I deeply appreciate the honesty. Great Job so proud of you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am also an alcoholic and addict and I hate the stigma. Alcoholics and addicts are not bad- they are sick. It IS a disease and people have to start treating it as such. Thank you for spreading hope- and you are truly a miracle 💛✨💛✨💛✨
This was just recommended to me. I LOVEEE your shorts. I literally live for them. I had no idea you struggles with this. I am too. Im really happy for you, and im really glad you shared that.
Wow! I’m 2 years late, I had no idea you had gone through this. Our stories are so incredibly similar, I struggled with a terrible opiate addiction as well. By the grace of God, I just hit 9 years clean last month! Congratulations ❤ Thank you so much for sharing, sharing our stories is so important. Hearing recovery stories like this while I was desperately trying to get better gave me hope to keep going! Sending you lots of love & light!! 🥰
Thank you for sharing and I am so proud of you. This is so inspiring. I too have had an opiate addiction and I am in recovery. I had an overdose on Norco and ended up in the ICU with liver and kidney failure. I was on continuous dialysis. Luckily I had a healthy liver otherwise and I recovered. It was so bad they were talking transplant. I am here today clean and sober. I am so grateful and I thank God.
I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a few months, but I’m just now seeing this video. Thank you so much for talking about this. When I heard your story, I literally cried because my story is so incredibly similar. About 11 years ago, I had an injury that required surgery and was prescribed a very strong opiate for the pain…and I INSTANTLY became addicted to them. I absolutely LOVED the feeling of being high, and I would have sold my freaking family down the river just for a few pills…just to have 6-8 hours of feeling good. But, I was able to get sober, and now I have an amazing husband who loves and supports me in everything that I do, two beautiful children, a great career, and I am fortunate enough to have parents who didn’t turn their backs on me, even when I did absolutely despicable things to get my “medicine.” I’ve been able to rebuild my relationship with them as well. Again, thank you so much for having the courage to be completely vulnerable with your audience and allowing us to hear your story 🙏❤.
Congratulations on 10 years!! I too am in recovery 12 years and got sober at 20! Proud to say I’ve never had a legal drink! There’s a lot of inspiration that comes from your story! everyone has something and it makes us better as people I wouldn’t change that about myself 😁
This video came up on my feed randomly. I am sub'd but crazy that I really needed this. I am a heroin addict and have been struggling. It is so inspiring to see literally one of the two shorts creators I watch has the same struggles but has been a complete victor over their heavy areas. You are extremely funny and so so beautiful. Thank you for being brave. Btw I would have never known, not in one million years.
Best wishes on your today, tomorrow, and every day after that. You have God's spirit inside of you, we all do, and so, you can accomplish anything. Be the brave soul that God created, and dare to live life fully, by experiencing life sober. Best wishes! ✨❤️✨
And you just celebrated 13 years. Congratulations. I am seven years sober myself. Its a wonderful journey that you do for YOURSELF. And I highly recommend it. ❤
Awesome. I love your videos. I love that you can show the old trends in a fun light. I love looking back and thinking about the good old days without feeling embarrassed or judged!
I just came across this video and want to say CONGRATS!!! I am a little over 3 years clean from drugs. I am the happiest I have ever been in my life! I absolutely LOVE your content ❤
Why am I just seeing this???? I watch all your uploads. I am in recovery and have had several relapses. I was feeling so hopeless this morning. Girl I am crying 😭 Thank you for sharing this part of your life. I know now that I am not alone. Thank you so very much for sharing this 💕🙏💕
Girl, to say that you have made a full recovered is an understatement! There is not a single shred of evidence that you were an addict. You have such a sweet spirit, and absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous! I'm so happy for you. Infinite blessings to you. 💖🕉
I am also in recovery. I’m recovering from fentanyl and meth. They ruined my life and took everything from me. I wanted to escape. I overdosed over 30 x and died once. I wanted to die. Thank you so much for being candid. I assumed you were going to say “alcohol “ and I was ready to say “please don’t leave out drug addicts” bc people are so much kinder about alcoholics. God I love this girl! I always admired you and now that I know we are the same, I’m so happy. She stuck. She stayed. Yes girl!
Hell yes girl! I work in a hospital and deal with this daily and you are so right about the stigma and it needs to END! Addiction is a disease just like anything else and society needs to understand that! So proud of you! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I actually follow a few people who were addicts, & they themselves share experience from being in prison, and addiction, to their life now being clean. One of which is a true crimer, Christina Randall. And it's nice to show that, I'm glad you shared your story. And I'm glad that those I've followed have shared their journeys before, throughout addiction, and jail, & then to getting clean. Because it is definitely important to show that recovery is possible 🙌
As soon as I started reading your comment I 💭 they’re going to say Christina Randall, and you did! She’s great, love her and I love Isabel too. They’re both so beautiful, charismatic, and funny. ❤
I’m 2.5 years sober from alcohol! Way to go girl on 10 yrs!! Thank you for sharing. We need less judgement and more sensitivity around this topic. ❤ I can relate on so many levels. Being sober is the best dream come true. Your brave for posting this 🌸 beautiful and bravo! 🎉 (even if this is 2 yrs ago, I still wanted to comment lol😅)
I already LOVE ur videos I just found them last week and they crack me up im about to have ten years too!! I also went to treatment then I went to jail recovery house sober house and now im a mom of a beautiful boy that is 7 and he’s the biggest blessing!! Thank you for sharing ur story I know it’s been there years but I also wanted u to know that even three years after u posted this video it is still really helpful!!!❤❤
Your video touched my heart deeply! It's beautifully raw yet incredibly uplifting. 🩷 Your journey from addiction to recovery at such a young age is nothing short of inspiring 💎🩷Thanks for showing us the sheer strength and resilience we can all tap into on our healing path. Your story is a vivid reminder that no matter the battles we face, there's this powerful light of hope and renewal waiting on the other side. Big love and respect for sharing your light with the world! ✨🙌🩷
Nearly 3 years late to this video, but that means you are nearly 13 years sober! Good on you, to realize you had a problem at 19 and then getting clean and staying clean by your own choice… girl! If anyone has or has had anything negative to say anout you, they are an a$$hole. You are amazing and I am so proud of you!! ❤
How you Didn’t believe people could stay clean until you saw people clean for 10+ years, as I watch this video and I see you. 10 years clean from 19 years old. You give me so much hope to have a beautiful future and life like you ❤
You are INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable. I enjoy your videos so much and this video just makes me love you even more. Blessings your way, beauty, you're absolutely killing it!! 💜
Congrats queen ❤ im 7 years clean myself, with a beautiful 3 year old baby girl. I was an IV opiate / cocaine addict. By the time i was 18 i had HEP C from sharing needles and was convinced there was no coming back for me..didn't think getting clean was a possibility for me.. and even if it WAS possible, id spend the rest of my life miserable, never feeling happiness or feeling whole again, i thought id spend the rest of my life always WANTING and WAITING, that id be in that fight or flight state forever and ever.. so happy thats not the case! It was really hard when i lost both my parents to overdoses 2 weeks before my 20th birthday, and my uncle and ex boyfriend a year later. My worst day sober, is better than my best day high. Never stop trying people ! Xoxo
Thank you for sharing this. I am four year in recovery, and I never thought sober life was a possibility for me. But it is. We do change. Thank you for being open about your past. I've been following you on TikTok for a while and I'm glad I stumbled across this video because it makes me love you even more. You are awesome girl!
Wow! Praise God that you were able to get out of that dark place and Congratulations on being 10 years sober. Look at you now, an amazing Mum, with a blessed life! God Bless!
This popped up as a suggested video. It's 2 and a half years since you posted this. I know oit was for a reason. I've struggled with opiates since I was 25 yrs old and now I'm 53. The struggle is REAL! It was no accident this popped up today. You're awesome girl! 10 years (12 years now) is a major accomplishment.!!! So glad you shared! Thank you Isabel!❤❤❤
You’re such a sweetheart I found you through your funny as shorts that are just so relatable to my 34 year old self and I am 7 days sober. Love this message so much ❤ you give me strength to carry on xxxx thank you for sharing xxxx
I've been watching your videos for so long and had no idea you were in recovery! This is so amazing.. I am 133 days sober from opiates and am so proud of you. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story.. that’s so amazing you were able to do that and I hope it inspires others that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. You’re so amazing girl 💕✨
I had no idea you were in recovery. I know this is an old post but for some reason I’m only just seeing it today. I will have 4 years in December, which I never thought I could have. One to another, I’m proud of you and I see you. I lost a decade to heroin and it feels like a whole other life ago. Thank you for sharing your experiences and lighting the way for those still in the dark ❤
I’m so proud of you Isabel. I am also a sister in recovery ❤️🩹 from opiates. It has been 7 years this month. Your videos keep me laughing; I watch them over and over. You are an amazing precious light to the world. Stay strong pretty lady.
Congratulations!! My clean date is June 10th 2013 ❤❤ so proud of you! I love that you are speaking out and inspiring others! We all need to speak out and encourage each other instead of tearing people down ❤
Well done Beaut! I've been dealing with my H addiction for years, Even thou I havent touched H for years, i'm left with a stable life on Methadone, I am 52 now and I'm So glad you healed So young, It is hard to tell the World but you've done so much to be proud of, You will help So many! Love to you and your family, love your Skits, You Were born to do that, amongst other amazing things. 👌✌️🫶🙏
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your story of recovery. I have 9 years myself and I never take a single day for granted. I have so much respect for you.
Such an amazing story ❤️ 10 years is a huge milestone! I have someone very close to me who has been sober for 25+ years and it really is incredible how much you can turn your life around. There is always hope xo
This is amazing, well done for sharing your story & helping other that have been through this feel less alone. Also being an inspiration to people that may need it. This video came up in my feed because I love watching your shorts/reels, soooo funny & entertaining! 💖💖💖
WOW. I never would have guessed. You’re so amazing and I’m so happy for you. So many people don’t make it out and you did bc you were meant to live this wonderful life and be an awesome mom to those babies. So proud of you.
Im SO incredibly proud of you! I have struggled with opiates sinced 2010. I havent used in almost 3 years but i have had clean time and relapses for 14 years. Its very hard and im really so proud of you. I appreciate your vulnerability. Prayers for you and your loved ones
Congratulations for coming on social media and telling your story. God has given you this platform for a reason. I’m also clean and sober for 17 years. The 12 Steps of NA saved my life and showed me a new way to live. Keep sharing.
Congratulations! You are so brave to share this with everyone. Hopefully your struggle will inspire others to get clean and know that recovery is possible!
Thank you for sharing 🥰 congratulations on this incredible milestone. I'm a drug and alcohol therapist and this gives me so much hope for people when I hear so many struggles ❤
Congratulations!! This is HUGE! Thank you so much for sharing, you’ll never know how inspirational and encouraging you are, especially during a time I really need it. Thank you. Congratulations again, here’s to 80+ years!
Congratulations girl! I’ve been a heroin addict most of my life but on methadone now.. and 9 months clean on Friday! I hope I can get to 10 years someday ..
Thank you Isabel for sharing your story. While I don’t know what it’s like personally, this does hit home for me. My father is addicted to opiates and because of this, we haven’t spoken in 5 years. I am now 24 and I still struggle with forgiving him, but I am trying. You are absolutely correct, there is a big stigma around this. But watching you have the courage to open up and share your story makes me feel hopeful for my father. Thank you for raising awareness and bringing this to light. You are strong and you are loved ❤️
Congratulations you did it! And being so open & honest you are helping so many thank you. 5yrs clean myself. One of the hardest but best things I have done
Your one of my favorite influences and I love your videos! So much nostalgia! And I to am in recovery so this just made me love and appreciate you even more!! I know how hard it can be to share about recovery but this made it's way to my feeds and I had no idea, but I'm so greatful for you! And sharing where you are at in your recovery! This is 2 years old but again thank you for sharing! ❤ our stories are so similar thank you for sharing this I love you and keep coming back girl! ❤❤❤
Thank you so so much for your transparency! I am coming up on 6 years clean. I love your willingness to go public bc it shows people that this can affect anyone! all different types of people and it's nothing to be ashamed of! I remember when i first entered recovery i felt so alone but its bc of people like you coming forward that let me know I am so far from alone!
3 months sober this month. I am too am an addict and am 27 years old and have been addicted since the young age of 15. I relapsed and now am in the second stage of my recovery and learning more and more about myself everyday. I love watching your videos and hearing that we have this thing in common really made me feel understood. I needed to hear this today. Thank you. 3 months clean from opiates and I thought it was impossible to get clean after my relapse but here I am. Thank you for giving me hope. Love you girl. Congrats ❤
Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life. You are strong determined kind and an inspiration for your children and family. Keep glowing girl one day at a time!
This is awesome!! I’m sober and clean as well darling!!! Keep sharing your story!!! Beautiful testimony! I was lost in addiction for almost 20 yrs and have been clean since September 2018.
Congratulations on 10 years!!!! So proud of you for being so strong and for sharing this part of you with the internet. It’s an important message and I’m certain that it will help someone who is currently struggling with addiction. Also, thank you for letting us get to know you better as a person. Sobriety is a big part of who you are. Sometimes you never know the struggles that someone is or had gone through. Sending you a big giant hug today. You’re doing an amazing job. 🤗
Girl, you are such a sweetheart 💕 You make my day everyday with your videos and happiness and positivity. Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. You're very brave and we don't take it for granted. Thank you for all the joy you bring! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Never give up girl so proud of you and you should be of yourself!! Amen Thankyou for sharing this because I never knew this about you❤️ and I feel that others that follow you as you influence allot of others need to hear this also to help them feel not alone amen 🙏
You are so amazing. I’m so proud of you and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I love your videos and I’m so happy to follow you on CZcams. I am so, so proud of you!
Im reading this in Oct of 2023. I have enjoyed all uour shorts very much and your wedding photos. I am so proud of you and you should share you will help someone else.
Your hilarious early 2000s videos that make me laugh and scratch an itch that I never knew I had! Thank you so much for sharing them and I’m so happy that you decided to turn your life around. ❤ I can really see that your relationship with yourself has changed so much for the better and that is life changing. Addictions can suck the soul out of anyone. Even addictions that aren’t as obvious like porn, shopping, etc. can leave people hopeless and ashamed. God bless you. ❤
Thank you so much for making this 2 years ago. God knew I needed encouragement in this moment. I’m coming up on a year now alcohol and had a taste today for some. I went to the store and got some ingredients for mock tails. Came home and this was on my feed. Thank you love ❤️💙💕
I know this is 2 years old but I want you to know you’re so brave!! Putting yourself out there is scary but you did it!! 10 years is amazing!! (Well now it’s 12!!) don’t let anyone ruin this for you!! A lot of people have gone through this and no one has the right to judge anyone!!
I'm not sure why CZcams recommended this to me two years later - I love your shorts and I had no idea. Addiction runs in my family so I feel extremely grateful to have my calm peaceful life - I didn't grow up that way. I'm so proud of you, you're amazing and deserve every single day of peace and happiness.
It recommended it to me as well today, so strange! Unfortunately addiction has taken a great deal from me, and for those who are also touched by it or struggle with it, I am thinking of you and praying for you!
Recommended to me. Because we watch her on shorts or reels recently ?
Same here .
It was the first video that showed on my app weirdly enough
Much respect 🫡 I’m 77 days cannabis-free and 70 days alcohol-free. Thank you for being brave to share your journey.
Wow. 77 days! Brilliant. Day 4 for me.
@mariechosgaire6984 4 days is big! Those first days and weeks are the hardest and every day added is a giant accomplishment!
Much respect! Weed was hard for me too, im a few years weed and 4 month heroin free..
Weed? 🤔🤔🤔
@@angelh3771Yes. Are you stupid?
My husband and I both have 12 years clean and sober off of opiates. We got off them together and have managed to stay clean. I am so proud of you. This is such a huge accomplishment. You should feel so amazing for the accomplishments you have made.
Congratulations to you both! It’s so, so rare to find couples who used together AND recovered together! My partner and I are both coming up on our 4th year together, as well. The lucky few ❤
Awesome story, well done to you both!!! ❤❤
Congratulations on your hard work and being sober for so long, you both are doing great! I know I am just a stranger on the internet, but I am *incredibly* proud of you both. I'm a Swedish woman, born -90, I live in Norway and have been addicted to heroin, amphetamine _(ordinary amphetamine, not meth, though I did meth too if it was available, but that wasn't really my deal),_ benzo's and just about everything else I could get my hands on since I was 14. I have been clean for about 3 years now, so it was about 16 years of hard addiction and around 10 years of homelessness on again and off again and an enormous amount of trauma from several rapes and being beaten nearly to death more than once, which I'm working through with my therapist.
I will have to live with PTSD for the rest of my life, but at least I got OUT. I *have* a life. So many of my friends have lost their lives, or taken their lives, so I guess I am lucky. There have been many times where I've been waking up in the hospital and I'm just dumbfounded when I realize that I am still alive. I've got quite a lot of survivor's guilt. _"Why did I survive, when so many of my friends who were so much more careful than me didn't?"_ That's something that plays on repeat in my mind very often. But I'm working on it.
I'm SO sorry for rambling. I just wanted to say that you are so, *SO* strong and I am grateful that you two found each other and have held onto each other during such a tumultuous time as getting clean is _(for most, if not all, people)._ I hope you'll have many happy years together! *You deserve it.*
@@tessiepinkman This story is powerful. I’m so glad you are free from that life. I lost a decade to heroin and I am still working through a lot of trauma as well. Wishing you a long and happy life and sending love towards your healing ❤️🩹
Congratulations! My husband and I used together and got clean together, I know how rare it is, anytime one goes to rehab, they automatically tell you that you need to break up with your partner because you can’t get clean with someone you used with, it’s definitely the exception rather than the rule. It’s so awesome we were both able to get clean without having to lose that special person; my husband and I celebrate 15 years together this month and 10 years opiate free in 4 months! So awesome, I’m not trying to be cheesy but go us!!!! It’s not easy to get clean! ❤️❤️❤️😘
Happy 12 years! I am in recovery too! 8.5 years from heroin. I just found you tiktok from your nostalgia videos. I loved them and now I just love you even more! I wish you would share alittle more. Addiction is really bad. Don’t ever be ashamed of where you came from. Look where you are now!!
I hope you have a good day, know that JESUS died for you and loves you so very much!
Congratulations on your 8.5 yrs!!
Congratulations 🤩 I'm at 5.5 years clean from heroin. We are lucky we got out before this fentanyl stuff got around. I heard it's worse.
@@christycipriano261CONGRATS! I'm only a few months clean and seeing all the scary stuff out there is what made me finally quit. 😊
One day at a time!
@@user-xh1gf3ns2m Nice work! Keep pushing. It gets easier. I promise💖 i do not even crave it or think about it (or dream about it lol) at all anymore. And like the girl in the video said, I truly did not think this was possible. I thought I would be tormented by it for the rest of my life, but that's just not true. It's such a relief.
It was brave of you to post this video. Congratulations on 10 years and sharing the message of hope!
I've been clean for 5 years already. We DO RECOVER!!!!🎉
Omg! This is amazing! I will have god willing 3 years on June 25th, 2020!! I started drinking at age 9 and using by age 14. Im now 33 and so grateful that I found a new way of living. I’m so damn proud of you.
I had to cut ties with my family and went no contact which was so hard at first; but I appreciate you sharing this so open and honestly. I asked my parents in my early 20s about going to rehab and they laughed in my face and told me “you just need to learn to use or drink like a normal person”.
I hope you have a good day, know that JESUS died for you and loves you so very much!
Omg us 90s kids were bad me to same age and I'm 33 my bday was a few days ago ... Congratulations
Congrats on healing! 🎉😊
Way to Go!!! So proud of you! You are amazing !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤praying that you continue. Thank you for sharing! You are loved and appreciated!
Soo proud of you what an early age to start. I hope your doing well
If anything, I think even higher of you now. You’re actually a badass and I am so proud of you and so happy for you. Celebrate yourself because you seriously deserve it 😘💜
Awww thank you so so much love
Same you just gained a new subscriber
I know this is 2 years old but I recently found you through CZcams Shorts and you bring me so much joy everyday. I truly enjoy your content and got your video recommended by the algorithm. We never know how much a person can struggle. We must be kind to everyone out there and never judge. I just wanted to say congratulations on your recovery and keep going. We are rooting for you! Ana thank you for sharing this and bringing so much to everyone who follows you ❤.
I recently found her to, I see her on Pinterest I think, with the funny videos, she truly makes me laugh! I wish her nothing but the best in life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The same. I would have never guessed!!!!
Love you girl and it's 2023. I found you through shorts too. Recovered addict as well! Congratulations on everything. ❤❤ #Sober Living❤❤#Millenial💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾💃🏿 FUCK ALL THE MEAN JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN SHIT!
I got clean when I was 21. March 8th 2008. I am 15 years clean off of opiates. I was addicted to pills for 3 years. I know the feeling of hunting for pills so you won't go through withdrawal every 6 hours. I just got so tired of that life so I went to detox in November of 2007. It failed but you just don't give up. I went back in March of 2008 and have been clean ever since. I'm here with you hon. I wish I could've made this video with you 2 years ago so you didn't have to be so nervous. I was 13 years clean then. You're amazing, brave and hilarious! I'm so glad you saved yourself or we wouldn't have all these funny videos you make. I'm trying to do the same thing on tiktok. Much love to you sweetie. From one recovering opiate addict comedian to another. ❤❤
Proud of you, one to another ❤
2-1/2 years later I am seeing this, but still want to say how proud I am of you and how brave you are for sharing your story! You may never know whose life you have touched with your story, thank you for making a difference and letting your light shine! 🕊️🙏❤️🕯️💎
13 years clean is coming up very soon. 🎉 be very proud of yourself and ALL you have done and come through. Know you coming out with your truth WILL help other's. Keep going Mama 💪 ❤🙏🕊✨️... Thank God everyday and love every bit of you. XoxO God Bless
Im 22 and in recovery for a bit more than a year now. Youre video really touched a special place for me, i was addicted to opiates too. Its hard for me even now to think that i'll never use drugs or alcohol in my life being so young... so knowing you got clean at 19 and now its been 10years!!! Really gives me hope
I am now at a sober house living in my appartement with people that finished the therapy i did of 6 to 8 months (i did 7 1/2) so good for you! Gives me hope!
I’m so proud of you. Thank you for sharing this. I’ve always felt a connection to you for this reason because you remind me of myself. I saw you staying clean & thought “I think I can do that too”. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to share your story, if anyone doesn’t accept it, that says more about them than you. 🤍 ten years is so crazy, congratulations!
I watch your shorts all the time & am only seeing this today…I am SO happy you shared this. I got sober last year, May 2022, from fentanyl. I started with pills in my mid-20s, after years of being vehemently anti-drug. For 12yrs I was a “functional” addict, then during the pandemic I just totally lost control. My partner talked me into rehab last year, and it was the best decision I’d made in many many years. Hearing recovery stories from other addicts just makes me so happy now. I felt so isolated for so long, hearing so many other amazing people share their own struggles is such a relief.
16 years for me ❤ it’s always terrifying for me because like you, I am very private. You’re amazing in every way!
I did the same thing. My family staged an intervention and I went to rehab on 7-2-2007. I was super lucky and it only took one time. I was 23. Opiates. Hell on Earth. I remember not caring if I died but I desperately wanted to live. It got better than I could have ever imagined (as you know)!
You are so beautiful and inspiring!
I started watching your shorts on what millennials wore and did and I love them. I always share them with my sister , her and I laugh bc that was us. Thank you for also sharing this part of your life. It is something that I feel many can relate to and I deeply appreciate the honesty. Great Job so proud of you!!!
7 weeks sober, 3 weeks with no cigarettes. i'm still struggling with the cravings. i'm 31, love you
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am also an alcoholic and addict and I hate the stigma. Alcoholics and addicts are not bad- they are sick. It IS a disease and people have to start treating it as such. Thank you for spreading hope- and you are truly a miracle 💛✨💛✨💛✨
This was just recommended to me. I LOVEEE your shorts. I literally live for them. I had no idea you struggles with this. I am too. Im really happy for you, and im really glad you shared that.
Wow! I’m 2 years late, I had no idea you had gone through this. Our stories are so incredibly similar, I struggled with a terrible opiate addiction as well. By the grace of God, I just hit 9 years clean last month! Congratulations ❤ Thank you so much for sharing, sharing our stories is so important. Hearing recovery stories like this while I was desperately trying to get better gave me hope to keep going! Sending you lots of love & light!! 🥰
Thank you for sharing and I am so proud of you. This is so inspiring. I too have had an opiate addiction and I am in recovery. I had an overdose on Norco and ended up in the ICU with liver and kidney failure. I was on continuous dialysis. Luckily I had a healthy liver otherwise and I recovered. It was so bad they were talking transplant. I am here today clean and sober. I am so grateful and I thank God.
I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a few months, but I’m just now seeing this video. Thank you so much for talking about this. When I heard your story, I literally cried because my story is so incredibly similar. About 11 years ago, I had an injury that required surgery and was prescribed a very strong opiate for the pain…and I INSTANTLY became addicted to them. I absolutely LOVED the feeling of being high, and I would have sold my freaking family down the river just for a few pills…just to have 6-8 hours of feeling good. But, I was able to get sober, and now I have an amazing husband who loves and supports me in everything that I do, two beautiful children, a great career, and I am fortunate enough to have parents who didn’t turn their backs on me, even when I did absolutely despicable things to get my “medicine.” I’ve been able to rebuild my relationship with them as well.
Again, thank you so much for having the courage to be completely vulnerable with your audience and allowing us to hear your story 🙏❤.
11 years myself. So proud of you girl and love the raw realness.
Congratulations on 10 years!! I too am in recovery 12 years and got sober at 20! Proud to say I’ve never had a legal drink! There’s a lot of inspiration that comes from your story! everyone has something and it makes us better as people I wouldn’t change that about myself 😁
This video came up on my feed randomly. I am sub'd but crazy that I really needed this. I am a heroin addict and have been struggling. It is so inspiring to see literally one of the two shorts creators I watch has the same struggles but has been a complete victor over their heavy areas. You are extremely funny and so so beautiful. Thank you for being brave. Btw I would have never known, not in one million years.
Best wishes on your today, tomorrow, and every day after that. You have God's spirit inside of you, we all do, and so, you can accomplish anything. Be the brave soul that God created, and dare to live life fully, by experiencing life sober. Best wishes! ✨❤️✨
Hang in there Amy!!! You can do it!!!
And you just celebrated 13 years. Congratulations. I am seven years sober myself. Its a wonderful journey that you do for YOURSELF. And I highly recommend it. ❤
Awesome. I love your videos. I love that you can show the old trends in a fun light. I love looking back and thinking about the good old days without feeling embarrassed or judged!
Isabel and everyone in the comments that are in recovery.....
I'm glad y'all made it and are still here, my son did not make it.❤
So sorry about your son Barb 😞💔
My heart breaks for you. ❤
I just came across this video and want to say CONGRATS!!! I am a little over 3 years clean from drugs. I am the happiest I have ever been in my life! I absolutely LOVE your content ❤
Why am I just seeing this????
I watch all your uploads. I am in recovery and have had several relapses. I was feeling so hopeless this morning. Girl I am crying 😭 Thank you for sharing this part of your life. I know now that I am not alone. Thank you so very much for sharing this 💕🙏💕
Girl, to say that you have made a full recovered is an understatement! There is not a single shred of evidence that you were an addict. You have such a sweet spirit, and absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous! I'm so happy for you. Infinite blessings to you. 💖🕉
I am also in recovery. I’m recovering from fentanyl and meth. They ruined my life and took everything from me. I wanted to escape. I overdosed over 30 x and died once. I wanted to die. Thank you so much for being candid. I assumed you were going to say “alcohol “ and I was ready to say “please don’t leave out drug addicts” bc people are so much kinder about alcoholics. God I love this girl! I always admired you and now that I know we are the same, I’m so happy. She stuck. She stayed. Yes girl!
Glad to have you on this side of the dark ❤
@@hollypuckett3931 thank you!!! Me too!
Hell yes girl! I work in a hospital and deal with this daily and you are so right about the stigma and it needs to END! Addiction is a disease just like anything else and society needs to understand that! So proud of you! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
it's also super common.... let's not pretend like only one in hundred gets addicted to Xanax for example
I actually follow a few people who were addicts, & they themselves share experience from being in prison, and addiction, to their life now being clean. One of which is a true crimer, Christina Randall. And it's nice to show that, I'm glad you shared your story. And I'm glad that those I've followed have shared their journeys before, throughout addiction, and jail, & then to getting clean. Because it is definitely important to show that recovery is possible 🙌
As soon as I started reading your comment I 💭 they’re going to say Christina Randall, and you did! She’s great, love her and I love Isabel too. They’re both so beautiful, charismatic, and funny. ❤
I really needed to see this today. Thank you! Bless you beautiful young lady for sharing this with us.
I’m 2.5 years sober from alcohol! Way to go girl on 10 yrs!! Thank you for sharing. We need less judgement and more sensitivity around this topic. ❤ I can relate on so many levels. Being sober is the best dream come true. Your brave for posting this 🌸 beautiful and bravo! 🎉 (even if this is 2 yrs ago, I still wanted to comment lol😅)
I already LOVE ur videos I just found them last week and they crack me up im about to have ten years too!! I also went to treatment then I went to jail recovery house sober house and now im a mom of a beautiful boy that is 7 and he’s the biggest blessing!! Thank you for sharing ur story I know it’s been there years but I also wanted u to know that even three years after u posted this video it is still really helpful!!!❤❤
Your video touched my heart deeply! It's beautifully raw yet incredibly uplifting. 🩷 Your journey from addiction to recovery at such a young age is nothing short of inspiring 💎🩷Thanks for showing us the sheer strength and resilience we can all tap into on our healing path. Your story is a vivid reminder that no matter the battles we face, there's this powerful light of hope and renewal waiting on the other side. Big love and respect for sharing your light with the world! ✨🙌🩷
You are giving people hope. And that is priceless!!! Thank you for your courage to talk about this issue. You will save lives.
Nearly 3 years late to this video, but that means you are nearly 13 years sober! Good on you, to realize you had a problem at 19 and then getting clean and staying clean by your own choice… girl! If anyone has or has had anything negative to say anout you, they are an a$$hole. You are amazing and I am so proud of you!! ❤
Congratulations on ten years plus two, in 2023! Miracles are gifts from God.🙏🧡🙏. Prayers for another ten and more! 🙏🧡🙏
How you Didn’t believe people could stay clean until you saw people clean for 10+ years, as I watch this video and I see you. 10 years clean from 19 years old. You give me so much hope to have a beautiful future and life like you
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You are INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for being so brave and vulnerable. I enjoy your videos so much and this video just makes me love you even more. Blessings your way, beauty, you're absolutely killing it!! 💜
Congrats queen ❤ im 7 years clean myself, with a beautiful 3 year old baby girl. I was an IV opiate / cocaine addict. By the time i was 18 i had HEP C from sharing needles and was convinced there was no coming back for me..didn't think getting clean was a possibility for me.. and even if it WAS possible, id spend the rest of my life miserable, never feeling happiness or feeling whole again, i thought id spend the rest of my life always WANTING and WAITING, that id be in that fight or flight state forever and ever.. so happy thats not the case! It was really hard when i lost both my parents to overdoses 2 weeks before my 20th birthday, and my uncle and ex boyfriend a year later. My worst day sober, is better than my best day high. Never stop trying people ! Xoxo
Thank you for sharing this. I am four year in recovery, and I never thought sober life was a possibility for me. But it is. We do change. Thank you for being open about your past. I've been following you on TikTok for a while and I'm glad I stumbled across this video because it makes me love you even more. You are awesome girl!
You are AMAZING!!! i have been there and also have ten years clean!! I haven't shared with anyone else! Thank you for being so brave beautiful!
Wow! Praise God that you were able to get out of that dark place and Congratulations on being 10 years sober. Look at you now, an amazing Mum, with a blessed life! God Bless!
Thank you so so much xoxo
thank you so much for this…what a beautiful message ❤
This popped up as a suggested video. It's 2 and a half years since you posted this. I know oit was for a reason. I've struggled with opiates since I was 25 yrs old and now I'm 53. The struggle is REAL! It was no accident this popped up today. You're awesome girl! 10 years (12 years now) is a major accomplishment.!!! So glad you shared! Thank you Isabel!❤❤❤
You’re such a sweetheart I found you through your funny as shorts that are just so relatable to my 34 year old self and I am 7 days sober. Love this message so much ❤ you give me strength to carry on xxxx thank you for sharing xxxx
Congratulations girl 💕!! So proud of your strength to share your journey and story 🙌🏻
I've been watching your videos for so long and had no idea you were in recovery! This is so amazing.. I am 133 days sober from opiates and am so proud of you. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story.. that’s so amazing you were able to do that and I hope it inspires others that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. You’re so amazing girl 💕✨
I had no idea you were in recovery. I know this is an old post but for some reason I’m only just seeing it today. I will have 4 years in December, which I never thought I could have. One to another, I’m proud of you and I see you. I lost a decade to heroin and it feels like a whole other life ago. Thank you for sharing your experiences and lighting the way for those still in the dark ❤
I’m so proud of you Isabel. I am also a sister in recovery ❤️🩹 from opiates. It has been 7 years this month. Your videos keep me laughing; I watch them over and over. You are an amazing precious light to the world. Stay strong pretty lady.
I have 8 years as of 10/26/23! I relate to your post so much. Currently I’m struggling to quit cigarettes. It’s been difficult.
Same here!! 🫵🏻You got this♥️
Congratulations!! My clean date is June 10th 2013 ❤❤ so proud of you! I love that you are speaking out and inspiring others! We all need to speak out and encourage each other instead of tearing people down ❤
Well done Beaut! I've been dealing with my H addiction for years, Even thou I havent touched H for years, i'm left with a stable life on Methadone, I am 52 now and I'm So glad you healed So young, It is hard to tell the World but you've done so much to be proud of, You will help So many! Love to you and your family, love your Skits, You Were born to do that, amongst other amazing things. 👌✌️🫶🙏
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your story of recovery. I have 9 years myself and I never take a single day for granted. I have so much respect for you.
I am so proud of you I just had my one year on December 17th 2023 you are amazing and I love what you Stand for
Such an amazing story ❤️ 10 years is a huge milestone! I have someone very close to me who has been sober for 25+ years and it really is incredible how much you can turn your life around. There is always hope xo
You are incredible and I am so proud of you 💕 thank you for sharing your story!!
Thank you for sharing this. Thank you for using your platform to break the stigma!! And congrats on 10 years! It’s a beautiful life! 💛💖
This is amazing, well done for sharing your story & helping other that have been through this feel less alone. Also being an inspiration to people that may need it.
This video came up in my feed because I love watching your shorts/reels, soooo funny & entertaining! 💖💖💖
WOW. I never would have guessed. You’re so amazing and I’m so happy for you. So many people don’t make it out and you did bc you were meant to live this wonderful life and be an awesome mom to those babies. So proud of you.
You have an amazing testimony! Thank you for sharing!
Im SO incredibly proud of you! I have struggled with opiates sinced 2010. I havent used in almost 3 years but i have had clean time and relapses for 14 years. Its very hard and im really so proud of you. I appreciate your vulnerability. Prayers for you and your loved ones
Sending you lots of love! Congratulations!!! Every day sober is a HUGE win! Congratulations ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Congratulations for coming on social media and telling your story. God has given you this platform for a reason. I’m also clean and sober for 17 years. The 12 Steps of NA saved my life and showed me a new way to live. Keep sharing.
Congratulations! You are so brave to share this with everyone. Hopefully your struggle will inspire others to get clean and know that recovery is possible!
So proud of you for sharing!!! 10 years is amazing 💗
Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!’ 🫶🌈✨🫧
Thank you for sharing 🥰 congratulations on this incredible milestone. I'm a drug and alcohol therapist and this gives me so much hope for people when I hear so many struggles ❤
Isabel I think you are amazing and I am so thankful for you as an individual. Thank you for your courage, much continuing success to you
Congratulations!! This is HUGE! Thank you so much for sharing, you’ll never know how inspirational and encouraging you are, especially during a time I really need it. Thank you. Congratulations again, here’s to 80+ years!
Congratulations girl! I’ve been a heroin addict most of my life but on methadone now.. and 9 months clean on Friday! I hope I can get to 10 years someday ..
Thank you Isabel for sharing your story. While I don’t know what it’s like personally, this does hit home for me. My father is addicted to opiates and because of this, we haven’t spoken in 5 years. I am now 24 and I still struggle with forgiving him, but I am trying. You are absolutely correct, there is a big stigma around this. But watching you have the courage to open up and share your story makes me feel hopeful for my father. Thank you for raising awareness and bringing this to light. You are strong and you are loved ❤️
Congratulations you did it! And being so open & honest you are helping so many thank you. 5yrs clean myself. One of the hardest but best things I have done
Good for you girl!! I was addicted to drugs too at that same age and unfortunately I didn’t get clean until I was 23. Life is beautiful.❤
Thank you for posting this. Your video came up on my recommendations when I needed it the most.
Your one of my favorite influences and I love your videos! So much nostalgia! And I to am in recovery so this just made me love and appreciate you even more!! I know how hard it can be to share about recovery but this made it's way to my feeds and I had no idea, but I'm so greatful for you! And sharing where you are at in your recovery! This is 2 years old but again thank you for sharing! ❤ our stories are so similar thank you for sharing this I love you and keep coming back girl! ❤❤❤
Thank you so so much for your transparency! I am coming up on 6 years clean. I love your willingness to go public bc it shows people that this can affect anyone! all different types of people and it's nothing to be ashamed of! I remember when i first entered recovery i felt so alone but its bc of people like you coming forward that let me know I am so far from alone!
3 months sober this month. I am too am an addict and am 27 years old and have been addicted since the young age of 15. I relapsed and now am in the second stage of my recovery and learning more and more about myself everyday. I love watching your videos and hearing that we have this thing in common really made me feel understood. I needed to hear this today. Thank you. 3 months clean from opiates and I thought it was impossible to get clean after my relapse but here I am. Thank you for giving me hope. Love you girl. Congrats ❤
Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life. You are strong determined kind and an inspiration for your children and family. Keep glowing girl one day at a time!
This is awesome!! I’m sober and clean as well darling!!! Keep sharing your story!!! Beautiful testimony! I was lost in addiction for almost 20 yrs and have been clean since September 2018.
Thank you for sharing this. For people going through it, shows they aren’t alone.
Im so proud of you! Ive been clean and sober from opiates for 5 years now. Im so proud of myself now.
Congratulations on 10 years!!!! So proud of you for being so strong and for sharing this part of you with the internet. It’s an important message and I’m certain that it will help someone who is currently struggling with addiction. Also, thank you for letting us get to know you better as a person. Sobriety is a big part of who you are. Sometimes you never know the struggles that someone is or had gone through. Sending you a big giant hug today. You’re doing an amazing job. 🤗
You are seriously the kindest. Thank you so so much it means the world
Girl, you are such a sweetheart 💕 You make my day everyday with your videos and happiness and positivity. Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. You're very brave and we don't take it for granted. Thank you for all the joy you bring! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Never give up girl so proud of you and you should be of yourself!! Amen Thankyou for sharing this because I never knew this about you❤️ and I feel that others that follow you as you influence allot of others need to hear this also to help them feel not alone amen 🙏
You are so amazing. I’m so proud of you and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I love your videos and I’m so happy to follow you on CZcams. I am so, so proud of you!
Im reading this in Oct of 2023. I have enjoyed all uour shorts very much and your wedding photos. I am so proud of you and you should share you will help someone else.
Your hilarious early 2000s videos that make me laugh and scratch an itch that I never knew I had! Thank you so much for sharing them and I’m so happy that you decided to turn your life around. ❤ I can really see that your relationship with yourself has changed so much for the better and that is life changing. Addictions can suck the soul out of anyone. Even addictions that aren’t as obvious like porn, shopping, etc. can leave people hopeless and ashamed. God bless you. ❤
I’m SO proud of you! Thank you for sharing
you have 12 years now babygirl! 🫶🏻🖤💙🤍 we love and support you.
i’ve got nine months clean :)
Thank you for sharing it’s so important to talk about it if you can. You are amazing, congrats on the 10 years!!!
Thank you so so much 🥺💘
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m super proud of you, very inspiring! ❤
Thank you so much for making this 2 years ago. God knew I needed encouragement in this moment. I’m coming up on a year now alcohol and had a taste today for some. I went to the store and got some ingredients for mock tails. Came home and this was on my feed. Thank you love ❤️💙💕