Recovering Alcohol and Crack Addict-Savannah (2024 update)

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  • čas přidán 16. 04. 2024
  • Soft White Underbelly update interview and portrait of Savannah, a recovering alcohol and crack addict on Skid Row.
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Komentáře • 867

  • @Telechronic
    @Telechronic Před měsícem +552

    Also for those that don't know, 105 days is an INCREDIBLY LONG TIME to be clean and sober. There is no such thing as "just a week sober" or "just a month sober" if you are an addict or an alcoholic.

    • @malcolmr3
      @malcolmr3 Před měsícem +26

      Amen, one day clean is a miracle. Without that first day there is no recovery.

    • @stevenmcbride9773
      @stevenmcbride9773 Před měsícem +9

      Facts

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před měsícem +10

      An alcoholic is an addict!

    • @stephenstuckey
      @stephenstuckey Před měsícem +4

      Preach. One day is amazing, if youve been doing it your whole life everydaym

    • @user-di9jl5mt7w
      @user-di9jl5mt7w Před měsícem +4

      "0ne day at a time sweet Jesus"..

  • @Telechronic
    @Telechronic Před měsícem +650

    For those that don't know, this is what a person in early recovery sounds like. Rooting for you Savannah! Don't let anything discourage you. You are not alone.

    • @terrytownsend5583
      @terrytownsend5583 Před měsícem +13

      EYEroll

    • @tmckenny2994
      @tmckenny2994 Před měsícem +7

      🙄🙄🙄

    • @Telechronic
      @Telechronic Před měsícem

      @@terrytownsend5583 😘

    • @Mr-Angelo0U812
      @Mr-Angelo0U812 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@terrytownsend5583
      🙄👀😅

    • @leslieedwards7329
      @leslieedwards7329 Před měsícem +21

      Came here to say this! And to say she needs to get away from familiar places! 100 days is nothing. Currently at 140 days and I know it’s nothing. Only made it this far cus I uprooted my whole life and moved to a new city where I don’t know anyone or where to get anything. Still need to consciously make the right choices daily. Keep going, you’re nowhere near done but you’re closer than you were 100 days ago ❤

  • @CassieBee88
    @CassieBee88 Před měsícem +167

    “Some of the stores I got thrown out of, they give me free ice cream”
    The first person to notice and congratulate me on my sobriety was the local pawn shop. He said, “it’s good to see you buying in here instead of selling something, you look healthy.” It was the greatest feeling

    • @Telechronic
      @Telechronic Před měsícem +6

      That's awesome!🙂

    • @AkAkAkNeil
      @AkAkAkNeil Před měsícem +4

      what a nice person, to compliment your changes, and well done you!

    • @oceanstaiga5928
      @oceanstaiga5928 Před měsícem +3

      Some people we don’t even realise are silently praying and cheering for us, it’s lovely when voiced like that. Proud of you!

    • @krereese
      @krereese Před měsícem +3

      Congratulations on your sobriety ❤

    • @smc17
      @smc17 Před měsícem +5

      Same here! I’ve been clean 18 years and I’ll never forget the man who worked at the 7-eleven in the neighborhood where I used to buy crack. He always encouraged me to quit and the day I came back to say hello after 3 months clean he was happier than some of my closest friends. He told me he never wanted to see me there again and wished me a long and happy sobriety ❤ he is forever engraved in my heart.

  • @user-vj4ri6nt5g
    @user-vj4ri6nt5g Před měsícem +185

    Mark in the beginning of the video when she asked for help to buy her certifications and work clothes "Yeah I'll take care of you. That's nothin." Mark, you are the best.

    • @ShiestyApe
      @ShiestyApe Před měsícem +16

      Mark is so generous I aspire to do the same when I have the money

    • @lauralei6963
      @lauralei6963 Před měsícem +11

      Unh hunh. That’s why he chose to keep that part in the video.. He loves to let everyone know !

    • @ShiestyApe
      @ShiestyApe Před měsícem +8

      @@lauralei6963 Can’t imagine being so bitter that I don’t even appreciate when someone helps another person in need. Get better and do better.

    • @lauralei6963
      @lauralei6963 Před měsícem

      @@ShiestyApe You don’t even recognize a Narcissist when u see one. Genuine people don’t feel the need to Broadcast their “good deeds”. Dummy.

    • @stephaniemcarthur5867
      @stephaniemcarthur5867 Před měsícem +1

      @@lauralei6963I don’t agree on this one. It’s a real part of what it’s like. To be an addict, in recovery or not. And to be the one in that addicts life. I’ve been on both sides. Mark also gives so much because he is taking something too.

  • @rachelle4912
    @rachelle4912 Před měsícem +331

    I've been off crack and alcohol for 3 years now. Not a easy habit to knock. you go girl!!❤❤

    • @lisamcfatter9234
      @lisamcfatter9234 Před měsícem +11

      Congratulations!

    • @Amanotavanta-yu3iw
      @Amanotavanta-yu3iw Před měsícem +7

      Nothing impossible with-
      👑Jesus Christ ! Read The Book Of Mormon

    • @feelins1
      @feelins1 Před měsícem +10

      Well done rachelle ❤. My son is a addict has a beautiful daughter im now bringing up. Done everything nothing works he just goes bk he is 40 we not seen him in over 6 years. But his daughter is such amazing young lady she is 11 now i got her when she was 4 .

    • @lukefish7562
      @lukefish7562 Před měsícem +4

      Good work!
      Thrilled for you.
      💪🏼
      🙏🏽

    • @GoondocksCastle
      @GoondocksCastle Před měsícem +6

      Im thinking of starting, got any crack tips?

  • @wvhollargirl7549
    @wvhollargirl7549 Před měsícem +511

    Alcohol is a Bitch. LEGAL AND GLAMORIZED.

    • @AndrewEvenstar
      @AndrewEvenstar Před měsícem +13

      💯

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +20

      The worst I think and even more glamourised here i Ireland rural Ireland it is a bad romance as if no one has read Angela's Ashes! As a wife of one it is deadly and very romanticized here it is the bane of my existence begging for food daily and not drinking and living with the hangovers and no funds ... yes thank you for your comment!

    • @anniemooney6601
      @anniemooney6601 Před měsícem +3

      Well put

    • @fredfarmer5952
      @fredfarmer5952 Před měsícem +2

      You got that right!

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 Před měsícem +9

      I respectfully disagree. My parents are both in their mid 80's and very healthy and enjoy a few glasses of red wine during lunch/ dinner.
      They've never been drunks or close to it.
      And it's the same with me, I really enjoy a cold beer on a summer's day or wine with a lovely meal.
      Drugs are about getting f#cked up. No one is doing crack for the taste🙄
      So I see them as very different.
      Can you abuse alcohol? Or course. And given it's widespread legal availability and consumption it's by FAR the most abused substance in existence.
      But it's not inherently bad or even inherently bad for you in moderation.
      It's not "evil" that's an utterly asinine thing to say.

  • @gregoryreeves8586
    @gregoryreeves8586 Před měsícem +175

    I have a ton of respect for anyone that has the willpower to get sober. I am 4 years clean off Meth in May. Got divorced in 2015 and went straight to rock bottom spent 3 years living in hotels hustling to live. Did 30 days in jail an decided it was time to get right. It was a hard road that i walked alone. Today i have a great job my own apartment so it can happen. Wish her and anybody else trying to get sober the best
    🙌🙏

    • @Mr-Angelo0U812
      @Mr-Angelo0U812 Před měsícem +6

      Awesome job man ✌

    • @dubaiedge
      @dubaiedge Před měsícem +3

      Congrats 🎉

    • @onepartyroule
      @onepartyroule Před měsícem +4

      Well done!! I wish you all the best.

    • @cathy800
      @cathy800 Před měsícem +5

      Congratulation🎉 remember if u ever feel alone, NA is there for you.

    • @lynnbarker8124
      @lynnbarker8124 Před měsícem +3

      I can relate good luck to you! Turn to Jesus Christ He is the answer 🙏🏼 trust me! It gets easier, but tbh everyone has a rough day too!!! 🤍

  • @malcontent6150
    @malcontent6150 Před měsícem +111

    I quit both cold turkey,both alcohol and drugs in 1986 for my family and a career.

  • @LittlewoodSD
    @LittlewoodSD Před měsícem +56

    What a blessing that she is only 25. It took me until I was 47 years old to get clean now I am 50 and I have 3.5 years clean off of meth. I really hope she stays at it.

    • @shineon_7660
      @shineon_7660 Před měsícem +2

      So happy for you! 💜
      I'm 47 and want to want to quit. Looking hard for a reason or a replacement.

    • @no-zo5wh
      @no-zo5wh Před měsícem

      ​@@shineon_7660 You can do it !

    • @jjonez787
      @jjonez787 Před měsícem

      you should get back on meth. Why quit?

  • @liljoe5139
    @liljoe5139 Před měsícem +121

    You can’t be in a relationship with a user if you’re serious about being sober.. but you’re doing a great job..
    God bless and good luck

    • @user-tw3uv2cj8y
      @user-tw3uv2cj8y Před měsícem +7

      Let’s be real she’s not that 1% that won’t relapse if she with an addict

    • @Telechronic
      @Telechronic Před měsícem +1

      Yeah. Everybody got to do their own research. Hopefully it isn't fatal.

    • @deerheart87
      @deerheart87 Před měsícem +12

      And why would anyone want to be in a relationship with a user if you are in recovery ....

    • @ChristianHedman
      @ChristianHedman Před měsícem +5

      ​@@deerheart87because you love them. It's hard enough giving up using/drinking(a type of love). Throwing away all your personal and your romantic relationships can/will be as difficult so a lot of people do these things in sequence, not simultaneously. That usually means another relapse is needed and that's honestly totally fine because with each on you learn so much.

    • @QueenQaffir
      @QueenQaffir Před měsícem

      @@deerheart87bc addicts are co dependents and a partner to her (in this moment) is better than going at it alone. She also probably thinks she can help him, which is not true. But she’ll get there.

  • @fredfarmer5952
    @fredfarmer5952 Před měsícem +78

    The VA helped me. 11 weeks in-patient and 6 months in a Halfway House. AA meetings daily. ( I was DEAD inside.) People have no idea how bad alcoholism is. 40 years.
    I hope she never quits. Never stop growing. Never give up. NEVER stop working the program!
    Hope she has a beautiful life!

    • @TeamAwesomeDad
      @TeamAwesomeDad Před měsícem +6

      The u.s. military is the quickest way to become an alcoholic

    • @janinem9794
      @janinem9794 Před měsícem

      ​@@TeamAwesomeDad this. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 so true and so sad

    • @im_agine852
      @im_agine852 Před měsícem

      @@TeamAwesomeDad THIS IS SO FUCKING TRUE

  • @Vanasse1
    @Vanasse1 Před měsícem +40

    Why mention her weight like that? Pretty sure the last thing she needs right now is someone making her feel fat.

    • @ktay4042
      @ktay4042 Před měsícem +7

      I felt bad for her when he said that. Of course she put on weight. She isn't on crack anymore!!! Better left unsaid.

  • @ms.poison4855
    @ms.poison4855 Před měsícem +8

    We went to school together we lived on the same street if your ever in NC you have atleast one friend here I'm so proud of you!

  • @BrandonCiCi
    @BrandonCiCi Před měsícem +105

    Wow she looks so much better from her first interview. Great job Savannah, keep it up girl! 👏👏👏💗

    • @beverleysteele1106
      @beverleysteele1106 Před měsícem +2

      which Savannah is she i cant find or cant recognize her

    • @rumham7466
      @rumham7466 Před měsícem +2

      I think she has 2 other videos? One with brown hair and one with winged eyeliner..

    • @jandavis2494
      @jandavis2494 Před měsícem +4

      I don’t think she ever looked as bad as a lot of these people. She eventually will if she doesn’t stay sober. She is a pretty girl and very well spoken. She needs to get out of that hellhole of a place.

  • @wvhollargirl7549
    @wvhollargirl7549 Před měsícem +117

    SHE'S ABSOLUTELY A HERO. You are doing wonderful ❤️ 😊

    • @lisamcfatter9234
      @lisamcfatter9234 Před měsícem +3

      Yes she is!

    • @AL-eg8oy
      @AL-eg8oy Před měsícem

      Why mention she's put on weight with a slightly negative slant on it? Bit suspicious about her asking for money off the bat as well ...

  • @ncbluegrassevents1984
    @ncbluegrassevents1984 Před měsícem +79

    Look great Savannah ….go girl…stay sober! You are worth it.

  • @matt_milack
    @matt_milack Před měsícem +159

    Ex alcoholic here. One of the best examples how system gives 0 Fs about peoples health and how everything is about profit and interest is the fact that alcohol is not classified as a schedule one drug.

    • @rikuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
      @rikuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Před měsícem +16

      Absolutely agree with you. I was addicted to amphetamines, benzodiazepines, weed and alcohol.
      I realised that the accessibility plays a big role for the healing process.
      And since I am from germany, alcohol consumption is pretty much common and normalised.
      Looots of folks fail to view alcohol as a drug. And considering the effects of it, they have absolutely zero sense of the long term effects.
      People who judged me and told me I was a lost cause (I agree with them based on the state I was in back then), drink 3-4 times a week and play it off casually like „Oh after work I usually enjoy just a couple of beers or some rum to take the edge off“, and it gets even more on the weekends.
      That is normalised alcoholism, nothing can change my view on that by now. I‘m not even mad that I‘ve got shunned for my past actions, I‘m just saddened to see that so many people don’t seem to realise what addiction does to human beings.
      Speaking from experience here too.
      As long as humans will roam this world, there will be drugs too 100%.
      But same as the weed decriminalisation/legalisation here in germany just now: 0 closure and awareness had been provided for the population, (laws seemed unorganised from day 1 anyways) but looots of money for the economy.
      Don’t get me wrong I‘m happy weed got rid of it’s criminal status here, but if it get‘s as worse as alcohol, I dunno if either should be treated so lightly.

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 Před měsícem +8

      @@rikuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuWeed is much stronger than it was 20 years ago.

    • @malcolmr3
      @malcolmr3 Před měsícem

      @@sunshine3914amen! I smelled it on a guy recently and told him to be careful walking around with lose joints as people could smell it. He only had some in a sealed container and that’s what I smelled. When you can smell it through a sealed container you know it’s strong.

    • @fred420
      @fred420 Před měsícem +10

      @@sunshine3914 Weed doesn't make you miss work or shut down your kidneys, liver and heart with the quickness alcohol does. Attempting to quit on your own can literally kill you. It's a horrible nightmare of a hamster wheel. Alcohol is the worst drug on the planet IMO and it baffles me how it can be legal and sensationalized the way it is. it's wild to me.

    • @dubaiedge
      @dubaiedge Před měsícem +5

      Alcohol is the devil.

  • @bowlesar2006
    @bowlesar2006 Před měsícem +26

    I have been thinking of Savannah and praying for her. Thank you for this update! If you are reading this Savannah...I miss you and you always have support in NC if you ever decide to come back. We are here for you.

  • @Blah115
    @Blah115 Před měsícem +71

    She needs ti to go far away from Skid Row and all that people around her

  • @clab1296
    @clab1296 Před měsícem +32

    Sending you prayers Savannah, as a sister in recovery of 42 years, I was 20 years old when I realized alcohol and pills were going to destroy me. Keep praying and working your program! ❤

  • @user-tw3uv2cj8y
    @user-tw3uv2cj8y Před měsícem +156

    She will never recover if she is staying in skid row and with a junkie boyfriend . Im just saying it how it is . I had to cut everyone out of my life who I used with or plugs etc . She’s making it a lot harder on herself . It’s like being in hell and wondering why it’s hot . I love the quote from trainspotting “I got addicted to running away instead”

    • @caseyhenshaw
      @caseyhenshaw Před měsícem +14

      "misery loves company" is another quote that comes to mind.

    • @mercurygirl6897
      @mercurygirl6897 Před měsícem +11

      Small steps sometimes are big actions for some. She may not have resources to pay for a home!

    • @AnaFernandez-jp5uh
      @AnaFernandez-jp5uh Před měsícem +10

      I recommend clients break ties with those in addiction. Full stop. It is a dangerous tightrope.

    • @Ghost-zf8lk
      @Ghost-zf8lk Před měsícem

      @@mercurygirl6897exactly people quick to judge someone sobriety

    • @MsHillsdale
      @MsHillsdale Před měsícem +2

      Needs "new playgrounds and playmates."

  • @adriannes1213
    @adriannes1213 Před měsícem +70

    GREAT JOB GIRL, YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!! 💪🏼🤩

  • @pinciukauskas
    @pinciukauskas Před měsícem +15

    One day at a time. I am sober since 2006 and don't gamble since 2019. I lost my life and rebuilt life again. You go girl!

    • @sandrareed743
      @sandrareed743 Před měsícem

      I've been sober years but this gambling addiction is wicked

  • @charrissadavidson8022
    @charrissadavidson8022 Před měsícem +17

    Congratulations!! My son 25 yrs old is an alcoholic whose been sober for 30 days and i know what you are going through. Keep your faith and stay with God cause he will help you and watch over you. You will be kept in prayers. God bless you 🙏🙏

  • @AlvisCampos-uf4qb
    @AlvisCampos-uf4qb Před měsícem +110

    Psychedelics did wonders in my life. Over the course of my life, I've suffered from uncontrollable, depression, anxiety, alcohol, smoking, and illicit pills addiction. Imagine carving heavy chains for a long time and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. This is something that really needs to be used globally to help people with similar health challenges. I've been sober for 6 years and have my life back.

    • @EvaGerritsen
      @EvaGerritsen Před měsícem +2

      Congrats on your recovery. Most people don't realize that psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives.

    • @PorntaweeSriyangkabut
      @PorntaweeSriyangkabut Před měsícem +1

      To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.

    • @AdelaidaMarques
      @AdelaidaMarques Před měsícem

      Can you help me with a reliable source? I have suffered from years of addiction, anxiety, and severe ptsd, thinking I got my panic attacks under control, they've come back with a vengeance, and I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't. It's absolutely crippling me, I'm in Switzerland and it is hard to get a reliable source here. Really need!

    • @EvaGerritsen
      @EvaGerritsen Před měsícem +5

      Yes, Sporeville. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.

    • @EduardCasal
      @EduardCasal Před měsícem

      I wish they were readily available in my place.
      Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone.
      He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.

  • @katyschildmeyerksapparelde2441
    @katyschildmeyerksapparelde2441 Před měsícem +25

    I would say the best thing for her is to be removed from her living space. It’s a huge factor for the road to sobriety. In many cases it would be a major gift for her. I have seen so many relapse out of that struggle.

  • @sarahgentile9464
    @sarahgentile9464 Před měsícem +13

    With all the money allocated (supposedly) for housing in California, people like Savannah should be placed in supportive housing directly from rehab.

  • @fred420
    @fred420 Před měsícem +8

    Hey Mark, This woman is on the right path but if she stays in that area it's not going to last. She needs to get out of there and disassociate herself from all the people in her life that are users... I know that sounds harsh but as someone who's gone through it it's the only thing that worked... it's hard, but she can do it, and most importantly she WANTS to do it.. that's the key.

  • @Lilybet1316
    @Lilybet1316 Před měsícem +61

    Only a man would say ‘you look great… you put on a little weight…’ why add that comment? She is gorgeous! Amazing and strong - keep going beautiful girl!! ❤❤❤

    • @asbjrnjensen
      @asbjrnjensen Před měsícem +20

      Yeah wtf. Embarrassing.

    • @user-hs8me2ps7n
      @user-hs8me2ps7n Před měsícem +18

      Exactly what I thought! Do better Mark.

    • @beverleysteele1106
      @beverleysteele1106 Před měsícem +26

      Mark you really need to be careful making comments like that sobriety is fragile dont add to the addictive triggers

    • @robincao5788
      @robincao5788 Před měsícem +6

      No. Only a certain type of man.

    • @willsmith39
      @willsmith39 Před měsícem +14

      Only a man would say it to your face. All you wonderful kind empathetic women would say it behind her back to your peer group/ mutual friends.

  • @daveharris7734
    @daveharris7734 Před měsícem +29

    Good for her. I've been down this road but without a program. She's a very smart woman.

    • @stevenmcbride9773
      @stevenmcbride9773 Před měsícem +5

      Not true my friend. You did have a program, it was just your program.

  • @frankwafer6919
    @frankwafer6919 Před měsícem +27

    Great interview, thank you-Love❤and Prayers🙏always!

  • @6feet5inflorida36
    @6feet5inflorida36 Před měsícem +20

    She said that she is in a relationship. She didn’t say that she had a boyfriend.
    She has turned her life around in more ways than one. Good luck to her. She is still young and has a lot of life in front of her now.

  • @phillyray77
    @phillyray77 Před měsícem +21

    Thanks for the update Mark! Recently watched her videos last week

  • @annakavan1869
    @annakavan1869 Před měsícem +22

    Stay strong. Sober 5 weeks here & it is amazing. Good luck Beautiful.

  • @Web19814
    @Web19814 Před měsícem +9

    Savannah you're absolutely gorgeous! I admire you.
    Some people might take Mark's comment that she gained weight as a negative, but it 1000% is not and I know he didn't mean it that way.
    I have a friend that is so skinny. She barely eats. If she got off whatever she is on she would look so good.
    Weight gain after drugs is so beautiful!

  • @mikejohnson2152
    @mikejohnson2152 Před měsícem +44

    God bless anyone reading this

  • @paytleepicou822
    @paytleepicou822 Před měsícem +4

    So happy for an update from Savannah!!

  • @yellowhair03
    @yellowhair03 Před 11 dny +2

    stumbled upon her first video and am so happy to see this update. keep going, Savannah. you are worth it.

  • @TheBlazingPassion555
    @TheBlazingPassion555 Před měsícem +17

    Pleasant surprise! Keep it up girl ,from the netherlands, I trust you will do good from now on

  • @mmb1253
    @mmb1253 Před měsícem +3

    OMG , i have been waiting her return for more than 2 years. Thank you god shes ok. I pray for you Savannah. Be strong , you'll see the light.

  • @brookebowers1229
    @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +8

    BEAUTIFUL- Thank you for this piece of hope and humility and both of you said it as I do now "Beautiful" and Mark,do not question a lady's weight ! She looks gorgeous ....Muchlove and daily joys to you Savanah , you show so much grace

    • @helenbartoszek243
      @helenbartoszek243 Před měsícem +2

      He didn't question her weight, he stated a fact. Of course she is going to put on weight after giving up crack.. Anyone will, nothing wrong with that.

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem

      @@helenbartoszek243 that was the point i was trying to make and give her the dignity of becoming this lady

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem

      and it was a reference from an old film in jest - no one is attacking anyone here chill mate cheers

  • @ashleymckenna2808
    @ashleymckenna2808 Před měsícem +4

    She looks absolutely RADIANT! So proud of you Savannah!

  • @theillest0
    @theillest0 Před měsícem +10

    I clicked so fast. I have been waiting on a Savannah update!

  • @ashleybrown4015
    @ashleybrown4015 Před měsícem +10

    Savannah you courageous warrior! Keep fighting YOU ARE WORTH IT and will help so many many people I knew this watching your first interview you are here for BIG THINGS

  • @tinawaner5717
    @tinawaner5717 Před měsícem +3

    congratulations Savannah! I love seeing stories like these....so many people don't have the courage to take the first step!

  • @marleysharlena7319
    @marleysharlena7319 Před měsícem +106

    Why mention the weight, she’s recovering it’s hard enough 😅

    • @sherolaneroeros468
      @sherolaneroeros468 Před měsícem +36

      for real she looks healthy asf geez men are so inappropriate sometimes
      should never mention weight aye

    • @PepeLePew2
      @PepeLePew2 Před měsícem +12

      Agreed…

    • @ksmithpmp
      @ksmithpmp Před měsícem +7

      You ladies and your aversion to fat shaming 🙄

    • @gothspectrum4712
      @gothspectrum4712 Před měsícem +12

      100% Agree, exactly what I thought.

    • @rebekahjoy7921
      @rebekahjoy7921 Před měsícem +3

      @@ksmithpmpYOU men and YOUR need to comment on the fact that we speak out against men who mention a woman’s weight. Period. You are the problem sir. Not all men. The fact that you get bugged at a woman commenting about it as if we women are not allowed to speak out and have an opinion about our own bodies and therefore you go and clap back at those who say their opinion. Like it or not, times have changed bro. You sound like a Real winner. 🙄👏🏻😂

  • @TMIWUD
    @TMIWUD Před měsícem +14

    you look beautiful. i have been sober too for a long time now. its nice to see a positive result with someone i looked at that they have to get clean. much love for savannah. stay on your path. and also MARK you are the best.

  • @popkern
    @popkern Před měsícem +3

    I have been following your story Savannah. I just want you to know how happy I am to see that you are in recovery. Coming from someone with a crack addicted mother, I root for everyone to get off of that shit. Stay strong! You look great!

  • @tlotlosenai7304
    @tlotlosenai7304 Před měsícem +15

    Savannah's beauty never ceases to amaze me. May the Lord lead you 😍

  • @meganbowes3060
    @meganbowes3060 Před měsícem +5

    i got sober at 26, just like savannah i remember just wanting to die and then one day in very early sobriety i was genuinely excited to LIVE. but YES it is hard and she deserves all the credit for her work. I am rooting for her

  • @strangersontheinternet
    @strangersontheinternet Před měsícem +9

    Good for you!!! Amazing! Hope you get out of skid row soon

  • @saudigold50
    @saudigold50 Před měsícem +14

    Excellent interview, Mark.
    Savannah, wishing you the best- now and always. ODAAT 💛✌🏼

  • @kadv2172
    @kadv2172 Před měsícem +7

    Ive been waiting for an update so badly ❤ so happy to see her like this

  • @paulx7620
    @paulx7620 Před měsícem +6

    Keep it up, I got clean around the same age now I'm in my 40s and I don't have any craving at all.
    Do your best to get away from there ASAP that's going to be a big deal.

  • @valleriehatina8866
    @valleriehatina8866 Před měsícem +12

    Thank you for helping her 🙏❤

  • @daniellewright537
    @daniellewright537 Před měsícem +1

    So happy for you - your prior interview stuck with me, you have so much to offer to everyone

  • @jennifersampson8958
    @jennifersampson8958 Před měsícem +6

    This just made my whole day! I've been rooting for her since we first saw her. There are a few people on SWU that have a special place in my heart and she's one of them ❤ good work, it will get better from here!!

    • @jennifersampson8958
      @jennifersampson8958 Před měsícem +2

      One thing that bothers me every time he does it, is when Mark comments that people have gained weight. As someone in recovery, not only do we already know this, we really don't need to hear it. It's a bit insensitive. That's just my opinion, though.

    • @celinemccutcheon1988
      @celinemccutcheon1988 Před měsícem

      ​@@jennifersampson8958I agree. Just say you look healthy😊

    • @jandavis2494
      @jandavis2494 Před měsícem

      @@jennifersampson8958 I adore Mark and think he’s a good guy, however I agree with you on this. I cringed when he mentioned her weight. Wish he’d just praised her for being healthy. Hopefully she won’t let that get in her head.

  • @beverleysteele1106
    @beverleysteele1106 Před měsícem +3

    Savannah you are amazing, im a addict alcohol and drugs, i am 15yrs sober from alcohol i have had a couple of relapses with drugs but i will never stop trying ,the only thing i am wary about is in recovery it says walk in dry places that means away from temptation and you do eventually have to change friends and places you go, i found one of the hardest things not stopping seeing the people etc but forming new friendships i realized i would in the past be way less decerning ,i am totally rooting for you hun you got this our maintaining a spiritual connection to God is the cornerstone to success xx

  • @goldenfarms
    @goldenfarms Před měsícem +2

    I have been wondering about Savannah and am so excited to see her kicking ass. You’re amazing, Savannah! I have goosebumps listening bc it’s awe inducing to see someone win through the challenges they’ve been facing. So glad to see her!

  • @stacy3448
    @stacy3448 Před měsícem +2

    I was just thinking of you, Savannah, the other day and was so happy to see this video. I know you can pull through this. Keep going - it will be worth it.

  • @josephinemiller4780
    @josephinemiller4780 Před měsícem +1

    Love the updates! Please keep them coming!

  • @timothyschule3831
    @timothyschule3831 Před měsícem +4

    These videos show that people can change. Nothing but love and respect.

    • @JBE608
      @JBE608 Před měsícem

      Agree 💯

  • @johnnyscarecrow71
    @johnnyscarecrow71 Před měsícem +4

    What a beautiful young lady, inside and out. Wishing you great success at staying clean. You can do this, Savannah.

  • @CassieBee88
    @CassieBee88 Před měsícem +4

    Omg, Savannah! You look amazing! Congratulations! We are proud of you ❤

  • @Finntroll17
    @Finntroll17 Před měsícem +3

    Great update! I always liked listening to her interviews.

  • @tsultrimtashi7689
    @tsultrimtashi7689 Před měsícem +15

    Congratulations for recovering from addiction ❤❤❤❤ keep healthy lifestyle

  • @ronge1000
    @ronge1000 Před měsícem +1

    Been waiting for an update on Savannah. Really happy to see she's doing well!

  • @jennal7062
    @jennal7062 Před měsícem

    This is touching and relatable she explained it so well, coming out of the fog. I’m rooting her on! And it gives me hope for loved ones who are struggling in the fog as well. Being able to get through it and share your experience and story, could be the one story or moment that someone needs to overcome. ❤ you got this!!

  • @amycurtis18
    @amycurtis18 Před 24 dny

    Oh my been thinking of her! Thank you for the update

  • @autumnwest2169
    @autumnwest2169 Před měsícem +2

    Beautiful! Love to see this type of update. Wishing her all good things and happiness in life. ✨💖✨

  • @ITConnected.
    @ITConnected. Před měsícem

    I love your work Mark and all that you do to help these individuals out the fact that you actually listen and the way you interact in your interviews shows that you have compassion and are genuinely interested and invested in the rehabilitation of these individuals ...i often go back to your first interview with Caroline and the follow ups and always find myself in tears ...your heart is amazing and don't ever change !!!...I share the same passion for helping people in similar situations and try to reach out here in my community in my own little way and I just want to let you know your videos really inspire and motivate me to keep reaching out and helping our Caroline's our Savanahs, and our Rebecca's here in South Africa....

  • @apriltheInvincible
    @apriltheInvincible Před 23 dny

    Ohhhh thank you! I saved Savannah’s picture and think of her often! Sending her love from Nova Scotia!

  • @ToniaMoore-hm6el
    @ToniaMoore-hm6el Před měsícem +3

    Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤My son is 14 months clean.. A higher power was the answer for him.. He's still scared because he graduates from a treatment facility soon..

  • @chelseyrader
    @chelseyrader Před měsícem

    Mark, your words of encouragement are SO powerful. TY for what you do

  • @lindadicrescenzo230
    @lindadicrescenzo230 Před měsícem +1

    I was just thinking about Savannah ! Happy to see she is on the right path. Stay strong 💪🏼! Keeping you in my prayers! 🙏❤️

  • @teddyhansom4783
    @teddyhansom4783 Před měsícem +2

    Oh my GOD Mark.... this is one of your best updates to date....Savannah never give up... celebrate yourself! Your are Amazing- see the before and after

  • @hopetyson8104
    @hopetyson8104 Před měsícem +12

    Yayyyyyyyyy love to see this!!!! Savannah is amazinggggggg yayyyyy!!!

  • @joeholtster1891
    @joeholtster1891 Před měsícem +12

    Keep up the good work! 💪🏻

  • @joyrn7663
    @joyrn7663 Před měsícem +1

    Cheering for you, Savannah, from one NC girl to another! It's great to see you alive, healthy, and sober. Keep going, you've got this!

  • @user-tw3uv2cj8y
    @user-tw3uv2cj8y Před měsícem +18

    She looks good , the weight gain is all good signs it happens to all of us . Further down the line getting into shape can replace the drugs

  • @peacelily64
    @peacelily64 Před měsícem +6

    So happy for your change in your life 🌷🌞

  • @thegoldengatesound
    @thegoldengatesound Před měsícem +1

    Happy to see she’s doing better than the last video. She looks great. 100 days is major. Congratulations. Wishing you happiness and respect 👊

  • @jaggirl
    @jaggirl Před měsícem +4

    My daughter is in her early 30s with 3 young daughters under 4 yrs old.
    She drinks at night once the girls are all in bed asleep. She doesn't wipe herself out, but she does when her partner is home from work every 2 weeks.
    She said it's the cravings for her that are the hardest.
    She has tried everything. Cbd oil, AA meetings, just stopping etc. None of it worked for her. She only managed to go about a month at a time without drinking.
    She is going on a Naltrexone program to help with that. She is really frightened that it won't work.
    It's the last option she can think of.
    She is also scared of how it may affect her babies. She did stop when she was pregnant etc. She is good like that. She needs some type of help, to help her get over the hump of cravings.
    She is also a messy drunk, the type that messages and calls, no matter what the time.
    She can't remember it, though, and that scares the heck out of her.

    • @rainnnnnn372
      @rainnnnnn372 Před měsícem

      There's nothing that can change an alcoholic. You have to wanna stop. She has to actually want it.

    • @stoneloc8979
      @stoneloc8979 Před měsícem

      Attending the meeting's are the biggest steps but getting a sponsor is the hard work. Addict's live life in denial and until they face reality and coincide with people who are dealing with the same thing they'll forever live in denial.

  • @Alyssaidec
    @Alyssaidec Před měsícem

    Super proud of her. Keep it up, I’d like to see more update vids of her.

  • @christianvanniedek2746
    @christianvanniedek2746 Před měsícem

    AMAZING!!!! Keep working on you. Keep looking forward, be patient with yourself and love yourself! I have only seen you on camera however I feel so proud of you ❤

  • @jodychamings7312
    @jodychamings7312 Před měsícem +2

    Well done on your efforts and accomplishments that got you where you are today💪🏼Stay Strong,all the best for you going forward 💗

  • @sinewriter
    @sinewriter Před měsícem +2

    She looks absolutely beautiful and radiant. It's amazing what getting sober does for someone! Keep up the good work!

  • @caseyhenshaw
    @caseyhenshaw Před měsícem +1

    yayyyy, ive been waiting for an update with savannah

  • @Imlookingover007
    @Imlookingover007 Před měsícem +2

    Her story really touched me. Thank you for helping her SWU.

  • @brendaosullivan5050
    @brendaosullivan5050 Před měsícem +21

    Do not comment on her weight unsolicited. Ever.

    • @QUINCY_XXII
      @QUINCY_XXII Před měsícem +6

      Don't comment about anything on anyone, ever, unless a form or a formal request is made prior to meeting.
      Be sure to have such a request recorded or transferred to a SCII certified document with can be faxed to your local DMV. Make sure it's notorized by a ranking VII officer of the department of labor and statistics.
      You will also have to bring three forms of identification and a 35 dollar non refundable fee.
      If you are five minutes late, a fee of ten dollars will be added and you will have to appear before a judge, at which point you will choose a nursery rhyme to recite before the cast of sesame street.
      Is that understood?

    • @rexluger1940
      @rexluger1940 Před měsícem +1

      Why are you commenting on her weight?

  • @lamarcutts2511
    @lamarcutts2511 Před měsícem +7

    Blessings And Good Health To You Always 😊

  • @Pikkiwoki
    @Pikkiwoki Před měsícem +9

    I just love her! So excited to watch this one!!!

    • @Pikkiwoki
      @Pikkiwoki Před měsícem +2

      She looks amazing 😍

  • @miss_pkay
    @miss_pkay Před měsícem +2

    Be very proud of yourself Savannah. Have watched your journey & you have Mark & so many of us rooting for you. You've got this🌸

  • @MistyGallegos
    @MistyGallegos Před měsícem +2

    Thank you Mark, I think it's very amazing that you are such a caring individual for these people. 👍

  • @Taylor.Starks
    @Taylor.Starks Před měsícem +1

    Yessssss girl, this honestly gives me
    So much inspiration to stay sober!

  • @stirlingdugard4852
    @stirlingdugard4852 Před měsícem

    Mark please do more interviews with people in recovery!!! It inspires us!

  • @cathy800
    @cathy800 Před měsícem +1

    Great interview Mark. Congratulations on you 90 plus days Savannah. You look and are doing wonderful. One day at a time, i got 40 sober years. You can do it to. I did not think i could do the 90 meetings in 90 days, but my 90 th day sober was the happest day of my life. I finally found a place i fit in and belonged. Its greaf you are useing a sposer . I did not want one, especially a female, but was told if i wanted to get better, get one. I picked one that was solid AA. I was so blessed to have her. Early days are tough. She was always there for me. It was hard to let my walls down, but little by little i did. Your right about the fog in the head in the beginning. I only felt sade in the meetings. I hated when they were over and after every meeting i would get all the information and hope i needed from the old timmers there. 40 yrs later i still do what i did to get sober so it works if you work it. I make meetings, sponser women, stay away from people, places and things, i thank God each moring and thank him at night. Its really a simple program to work, if we dont complicate it. God bless you on this new journey Savannah. The world is yours if you stay clean and sober. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @gorillagoldhunters
    @gorillagoldhunters Před měsícem +2

    Awesome Mark!!! This young lady deserves help 1000%!!! You got this Savannah! Stay positive stay focused!!!! Love what your doing mark.

    • @JBE608
      @JBE608 Před měsícem

      Agree 💯

  • @afoolsjourney4444
    @afoolsjourney4444 Před měsícem +2

    Amazing so proud of you ❤
    And again I have to Thank Mark .. Mark you are such a safe place and give the ones who are ready the chance of hope ! You are the change we need in the world ! Your voice is so calming and safe ! I always think to myself one day im gonna hug you so hard !!

  • @CarolineHouston-jf6tr
    @CarolineHouston-jf6tr Před měsícem +2

    Carson I’m so happy to see you video that your alive. Please babe get away from skid road you won’t be able to stay clean out there. I love you babe. I’ll never forget you giving me a place to stay when I got kicked out of sober living. We had so much fun that month watching movies all night and ordering food. You’re in my thoughts and prayers babe.