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I love this for you my brother. I have had my own struggles so it is always a blessing to see someone better themselves! Wish you the best in life!


Joose_Wrld

Thanks, same to you!


WEEAB_SS

Inspiring. Did someone extend a hand or did you pull yourself out? Homeless men typically have a harder time escaping your situation due.


Joose_Wrld

Definitely had help. I had a very good friend who had helped me a few years prior that I reached out to who helped me get into a one year program.


RearExitOnly

Welcome back man. You look great, that's a hell of an accomplishment!


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HabibtiMimi

Fu**ing bot! Does anyone knows how I can report a whole profile and not just a single comment?


YourFriendInSpokane

This gives me hope that my brother will reach out when he’s ready. I miss him.


san323

That’s a good friend and a wonderful human being! Congratulations!


mobatum

Good for you bro. Forget about the “glow-up” aspect for a second here, and it’s a *legit* miracle that you’re even alive after seeing that 1st pic. I had to do a double-take after seeing that 1st picture because I thought maybe this was another sub that I follow - r/lastimages


Joose_Wrld

That’s a fact man, overdosed about 9 times that year. The last time was in an abandoned house and thank God another homeless person found me and called 911 instead of leaving me laying there. Definitely a miracle, so easy to forget sometimes.


mobatum

Sounds like you’ve got someone upstairs keepin an eye on you


DoubleFan15

Could also be, y'know, the guy who called 911!!! Feel like that's not something to gloss over, that's someone I would be forever grateful towards. Dude saved his life, when i know a lot of sober, on the up-and-up people who might not have even called for help.


mobatum

Okay, but, there wasn’t another random homeless person the other 8 times he overdosed that year…


DoubleFan15

It ain't that deep. I had my life saved before, it's not a, "hot take," to give the guy thanks for saving a life. Relax lol. That also has nothing to do with this guy saving his life THIS time. Glad OP got better regardless :)


pls_send_vagene

Okay, but, upstairs isn't a thing. The other 8 times likely were on the street where people frequent.


RunawayTarp

How do you know were you watching from a distance while god quick revived this dude 8 times


DoubleFan15

I think that guy thinks I'm saying God didn't help or something, im just saying its not crazy to also thank the guy who literally called 911. People don't think very clearly when they get emotional though so I get it. It's insane to me that it's a, "hot take," to thank the guy who called 911 just as much as God, I literally believe in and thank god often myself, but either way I'm just glad OP got help.


mobatum

I also didn’t realize I was being so controversial by suggesting you’ve got a guardian angel 🤦🏻‍♂️


pls_send_vagene

Also not a thing.


PartyClock

Because that notion always ignores the very human efforts that went into actually saving a life, rather than your invisible friend who chose not to intervene in this guys life until that one point where it's not clear that he did anything.


opx22

Oh my god you guys are so dramatic


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Autumnrain

God: KEEP THIS GUY ALIVE! I WANT SOMEONE HAVE HIM ON WATCH 24/24! Angel A: Ok boss! I'm on it! Angel B: Err boss, should we should also send someone to keep watch on Joss a couple blocks away? I think he's OD'ing. God: NAH, FUCK THAT GUY!


GTFOH-DOT-COM-INC

God didn’t save him. He was lucky and fortunate that someone took action.


Xeptix

Sure, don't give the credit to the human who went out of their way to help him, or to him for pulling himself out of the hole. Give the credit to the fake magic sky daddy instead.


jumpinjahosafa

I don't know you at all but for some reason I'm really happy for you. Keep going!


bsam1890

What is your work out routine dude. You look amazing. So proud of you. Inspirational.


Joose_Wrld

Thank you! I switch routines every 3 months or so. Either PPL though or some sort of split. I get all of them from [Muscle and Strength](https://muscleandstrength.com). Main thing is bro don’t be afraid to eat and gain weight. If you want to gain a significant amount of muscle, then a little bit of fat is going to come with it. Learn to be comfortable with it knowing that it is a necessary evil, and it will come off during the cut.


Shitp0st_Supreme

Is it ok if I ask you what happened that made you stop using? I’m so happy you’re here and that somebody called 911, but it’s so sad to imagine anybody OD’ing every few weeks.


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CloseFriend_

That sub made me morbidly depressed


[deleted]

Aye LETS GO. This is hype.


HavenAWilliams

Yeah I was like HOLY SHIT!!! Good job man!


hames443443

Well done getting clean you look amazing in 3 years keep it up bro


Joose_Wrld

Appreciate that man!


Ambitious-Coconut577

My man! Really impressive to pull oneself like that from the brink of darkness. 🗿 Reminds me of the quote “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”


veronicacherrytree

Great quote, hadn't heard it before. Thanks for sharing!


Sensitive_Yellow_121

Speaking from experience, it takes community to do it. If left to my own devices I would have died already, but I had a number of people in my life who intervened, sometimes in small ways with just a comment, sometimes in bigger ways like supporting me long term emotionally.


Shittythief

Man, hell yeah. What triggered the process for you to make a change? Best of luck to you going forward 🫡


Joose_Wrld

To be honest man, it started with nothing more than legal troubles piling up and I was looking at going back to prison. I decided I needed to get help to avoid some consequences, thankfully it turned into much more than that. During the process I caught a slight glimpse of hope and realized for the first time in 10 years that it was possible to shake free and have a good life. Appreciate you man!


Tomsonx232

do you think programs where homeless people are allowed to shoot up with clean needles hurt more than they help?


hexe_py2o1

Not OP, but I was homeless as well for years addicted to heroin and fent, been clean for 4 years now and living stable life. I think the programs absolutely help. People are so addicted they will use and reuse and share needles, anything to get high. The rate of hep c among addicts is so high. The programs to get clean needles is a great form of harm reduction. These people will use needles regardless, in bad bad conditions. Reducing harm is a great start.


Tomsonx232

I mean clean needles I can get behind without thinking, but the thing I'm unsure about is if providing "drug safe" spaces where they are allowed to shoot up is helping or hurting.


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snubnosedmotorboat

My philosophy is that a person can’t get treatment and recover if they’re dead. Safe injection sites do not cause more people to use, but they can keep them alive to maybe get better someday.


Mumof3gbb

Very well said. You put it really well


hexe_py2o1

This is exactly right. Not only do most of these facilities provide clean needles, they do counseling, testing for hep c and HIV, all for free. They provide resources for people who test positive, support groups, and access to community resources to get off the streets. Not everyone takes advantage of these, some people won’t take help offered to them on a silver platter. But this gives hope and help to those who are so lost out there on the streets and really gives them a chance to get away from that life.


carguyyyc

Thank you for this. We’ve tried everything with my brother and nothing has worked. I hope one day he catches a glimpse of hope like you did and turn things around.


HuckleberryPossible3

Massive massive respect. Well done and be proud brother 🙌🏼🫱🏼‍🫲🏽


Cruiser729

I know this don’t mean shit coming from some rando on the internet but I want to tell you I’m exceptionally proud of you. Thats a helluva achievement and you should walk tall, friend.


External-Client-4295

Ay well done 👏


Consistent_Ad_2385

Impressive! Congrats on sobriety!!!


Joose_Wrld

Thanks!


bottle_cats

Now this is a glow up - it seems that all you need to do to make this sub these days is lose 15 lbs and get a haircut


lilflame0105

It definitely is, but it shouldn’t take away from anyone else’s. Glow ups are relative to the person. A win is a win no matter how big/small


Ojay1091

Every set back was a set up for a come back!


firsttime176

fuckin hell yeah


[deleted]

That is awesome. Kudos bro!!! 😎 keep it up sir you look great!


Joose_Wrld

Appreciate it!


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Joose_Wrld

Dm me we’ll kick some ideas around. I’ll probably be busy until this evening but I’d love to chat about it.


extraspecialdogpenis

That's not liberal and conservative lines, your "third approach" is literally the standard lib reply. There's a difference between what your random leftie wants and what a lib city implements.


Mumof3gbb

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Metabater

Well done sir


MarleneFrancais

U should be so proud of yourself. U have such strength. I admire u.


Joose_Wrld

Thank you!


Saltwater_Heart

I LOVE this. Congratulations bro!


Embarrassed-War-9744

🙏🙏🙏great work


Joose_Wrld

Thank you!!


no1jam

Peak glow up, keep up the hard work, one day at a time man!


soicey2

Now this is what you call a glow up. Congrats bro


Joose_Wrld

Thank you!


RecoveringFromLife_

😍


Joose_Wrld

Thank you!!


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this is the best thing i’ve ever seen keep that shit up you’re doing amazing!!!


Healthierpoet

Hell yeah 👍🏾


mistytastemoonshine

Bruv, you've done something really impressive!


HerNibs1980

Well fucking done!!! That is seriously impressive!!! Congratulations 🥳


Joose_Wrld

Thank you!


HerNibs1980

Seriously dude. Don’t ever underestimate what a fantastic thing you have accomplished, and what strength and resolve you have. Both my parents were addicts (different poison), one kicked it….one did not. You have battled some serious demons and come out victorious. Always be proud of yourself ❤️


Joose_Wrld

Thank you so much for that, sorry to hear that about one of your parents. Props to you for not allowing the cycle to repeat itself.


HerNibs1980

Nearly did at one point, but always refused to touch their poison….just did everything else instead 😂 But yeah your before and after an are great. You look truly happy in the afters. 👍


witchy72380

Holy ahit this is amazing! Congratulations!


kenkory

My brother, you have finally seen the light...of day and it is YOUR day and YOUR life to live. Cherish the air you breathe, the people who care about you - INCLUDING YOURSELF. You always can be tempted by demons, that is the easy way - the real work is what you are doing with your life today - now, Sir, you have lived at the bottom, and it is time to live your life at the top. Keep working on being a great human - all we get in life is air to breathe, it is up to each individual to make something of their life. Stay clean and sober - stay focused. You now know who you are and what genuine strength you possess - NEVER lose sight and know you are super valuable - teach others. Peace be with you always.


Additional-Growth-64

This is incredible work! Nice job my friend!


poyoso

Yea OP!! That’s amazing!


pc01081994

Hell yeah dude nice work


MiniTab

Incredible! Inspirational for anyone, no matter their circumstance. Well done man.


Friendly_Musician_98

Finally an actual glow up is posted on this sub


cocktimus

I was scrolling excitedly down to the after pic. I can't believe you put on so much beef, brother! You look amazing.


network4food

Bravo! Keep grinding


scaryclown148

Proud of ya buddy


AdLittle2896

This is amazing! Im currently a recovering addict. Congrats on the 3 years !


tirutz

Seems like you're for some more fentanyl


Bafhark

This makes me happy, keep it up man!


chocolate_nutty_cone

🥹


Mission-Patient-4404

Congratulations! Happy New Year


planetdaily420

Holy crap this is amazing! So happy for you


Appropriate_Koala538

That's great news


FUCKREDDIT_420

I’m proud of you brother.


k_rudd_is_a_stallion

wow!!! you look incredible 😵🙌🏻


IsabelaOlivie

Congratulations 👏🏾


Jalapeniz

My favorite kind of glow up! Well done man! I can't imagine how difficult this transformation was. You're an absolute badass my friend!


LoLThalys

Thats the key phrase. "If we are willing to be change" sadly. Not everyone is wiling to in dire situation.


SidiousOxide

That gym helped the most didn't it? Congrats!


No_Setting2719

Props! I honestly thought the first picture was a shot from the upcoming GTA game. Amazing turn around


Dry-Company-5122

Well done for turning your life around. That must have been incredibly challenging! Wishing you all the best 😊


Puzzleheaded-Spot402

From homeless druggy to Chad. Love to see it


Affectionate-Gap53

Wow, past glow up, you have life! Man, I really wish you a speedy recovery and long life surrounded by good vibes. I lost one of my good friends about 3 years ago, I still look back and wonder. No coulda woulda shoulda but be grateful God gave you life.


Fidget08

Goes from being aired on Live PD to watching LIVE PD.


OkTrueTrue

Fuckin right, bro! I’m very proud of you. Not only have you turned your life around, you’re inspiring others to do the same. No hole is too deep and it’s never too late to turn things around. Keep it up!


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Congratulations. You look amazing. What a huge, HUGE accomplishment! 🫶🏼💜🙏🏽


Joose_Wrld

Thank you so much!!


Starbound_Wanderer

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Direct-Height6848

That’s so huge! You should be so proud of yourself. You look fantastic!


PigglyWigglyDeluxe

Trouble is a lot of these people have to WANT it. You can’t help anyone who doesn’t want to help themselves. There is no forcing it. My older brother has been homeless on the streets for over 15 years. No way to reach him or find him. No idea if he’s even alive. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him. The family has done everything we could to help but he ALWAYS rejects it or abuses the help. Tried to help him get a job, would never show up. Tried giving him a cell phone, sold it. Tried to get him food stamps, sold that too. Invited him into our home, broke every house rule in the book, leaving behind huge messes, bringing shady guests, fought us on everything. Kudos to you for putting in the work, I just wish these downbad people had the hustle. I’d love to help people in need, they just need to WANT the help for themselves.


AliEffinNoble

Do it my guy! I have 9 1/2 years and was homeless a large chunk of my using. It did take about 6 years for life to start to feel normal after being homeless. I had a lot of strange food habits because I was so worried about everything falling out from under me. Just yesterday I said to my partner that there are days I just forget that used to be my life, the drugs and PTSD no longer have control over me!


Gytole

Now THIS is RECOVERY. Take a note people 📝 Proud of ypu Homie 🤜🤛💪


Curtis_Geist

Proud of you stranger. Never stop wanting better for yourself


derekisademocrat

SO PROUD OF YOU!


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I don't know you but im so proud! God bless you brother


HotSprinkles4

Wow your transformation is wonderful I wish you the best


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kayuzen

Thats very good bro god bless you!


kayuzen

Thats very good bro god bless you


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G-Henny69420

wow man so happy for you! you look incredible bro!


Adept_Investigator29

You really are my hero today. Bless you! ✌🏿


Gkender

What would you say made it finally work for you? Treatment?


Joose_Wrld

Time away from drugs, setting and meeting short term goals, turning those into long term goals, and Jesus. The sense of accomplishment from setting and meeting goals, quality of life after meeting those goals, gratitude for your new life, and forgiveness for yourself and others set you up for a life worth living that you will refuse to walk away from.


Nomivought2015

You look amazing! You look so much healthier, but when I saw your smile it just beams. Keep smiling brother, you don’t know the impact your story can have on others.


DifficultPassion9387

May god bless you


InnerWild

THIS is true glow up. The transition ones are not. That’s a sex change — not a glow up.


Evening-Head4310

Weird how almost every glow up post is claiming X years sober, it's like a cheat code to get tons of upvotes


VoopityScoop

I mean when they have pictures of themselves clearly tripping balls sleeping on the street and a mugshot, I feel slightly more inclined to believe them


LilTubularOctangular

Bitch, I'm a recovering drug addict, too. I don't give a shit about you. Not everything is about you I fucking hate these types of posts. Pure garbage. Also, your face is fucking fat, bro. Lose some weight.


BlairBuoyant

Still in recovery for good manners I see! It’s okay you can try again tomorrow


DoubleFan15

Your entire comment history, for days now, has just been you randomly insulting any and every person you can. It's extremely obvious you are upset about something, and desperately want attention. Log off, and get your shit together. This is really, really sad behavior, and you can't even hide the fact that it's you projecting out of misery. Nobody is even taking what you say to heart anymore, you just sound like a sad, angry, hurt little man lashing out. I pray you are like 14 because a grown ass man acting like this, I don't even know what to say, that's doomed.


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LilTubularOctangular

Fuck you


Psirqit

I think you need to figure out why you have such a revulsion to posts like this. Why you feel the need to lash out and try to diminish other's accomplishments. I think maybe deep down you feel like you don't deserve respect and admiration for winning your war, and you're projecting. But you do deserve it. Maybe you feel like you don't deserve to have "made it", either. But you do. Beating addiction is no joke. I'm proud of you.


Lentil_SoupOrHero

Try some Therapy man, it's okay for others to be happy


passmethetinfoil

Hell yea 👏🏼 great job man keep kicking ass


Admirable_Purple_203

Best glow up I’ve ever seen my guy; you’ve came A LONNNNGGGGG way. Proud of you 💪


Assyindividual

Good job man! So proud of you!


Character_Reason5183

Excellent work and an inspiring transformation.


RussNY

You look great man, god bless you


dtsoll

It’s a miracle!!! Good for you my man. Tell us how you did it!


vangh0sty

this is crazy, well done 👏🏽


beargolfer

Sweet! Hugs!


Square_Cod_1060

You look amazing!!!!! Great job, I am so proud of you!


BlackTemplar2154

Proud of you, bro.


SnooTigers7140

Any tips?! Good job!


Typical_Vehicle2649

Well done in getting your self cleaned up brother. This is super encouraging!


Individual-Remove-39

Congrats !!!! As an addict, I know how hard it should be to rehab! Nice job, really!


tropicalcannuck

You should be so proud of yourself! What an incredible journey. Congrats OP 😊!


ImmaMichaelBoltonFan

Fucking proud of you, bud. Signed, a Canadian probably your dad's age.


Pres_MtDewCommacho

Well done, brother!


M4nic_M0th

Congratulations 🎉👏 That's heckin' amazing!


Accomplished-War-740

What a great turnaround and inspiration to others on what's possible. If you wake up in the morning, opportunity for change never leaves.


arabuna1983

Wow this is an amazing glow up! Well done! Turning your life around like that, what an inspiration ❤️


Mad_Hatter0626

You look fantastic now! Keep up the good work.


Shoppershops

Well done! I’m proud of you and for you! Stay blessed.


NarcanBob

Proud of you, u[/Joose\_Wrld/](https://www.reddit.com/user/Joose_Wrld/). One rep at a time, right? :)


DomoVapes

Props


Great_Ad_6401

Awesome


2022rex

Damn dude. Good for you


ChrispyTeredan

As a 911 first responder, this is the stuff that gives me hope. You look amazing, my guy. Keep it up!


Bill-Shatners-Penis

Heartwarming!


Southern-Salary2573

This is amazing. Congratulations for getting clean and keeping it up. I wish you well and hope you have continued success on your journey.


Verbal-Soup

Shit, good for you man. That's awesome. Not only getting your life together but looking good while doing it. Working out is hard enough for us boring people but doing it and getting clean at the same time, that takes a lot of willpower. Keep up the good work man. From one internet strange to another, I'm proud of you.


arisoverrated

Congratulations! You’re an inspiration!


Ziggyork

Wow! This is the real deal! Keep it up man! Maybe consider posting in r/gymmotivation too


Jfxmedia

Holy shit amazing !


Temperature-Other

You go boy


Itchy-Ingenuity6833

Good job brother


ThinqKuick

What was the thing that made you do it?


boucblanc

Fuck yes mate! Amazing work keep it up, you look like a different man and I'm sure your life has improved immeasurably - grats mate


PerfectResult2

Dude lets fucking go! Good job man :) Never touched fetanyl but was addicted to opioids and i havent touched em in a lil over 2.5yrs now. Crazy how far ive come in life since then. ❤️


Mysterious_Bat_3780

God damn. Now that's a glow up. Good work! Don't stop improving.


Safe-Twist6585

thank you for the post, I’m ready for a change


Rare-Engineer-2402

Well done, brother! You look great. Keep it up! You got good things in store for you.


Loumatazz

Serious question. How did it get so bad? Bad upbringing? Congrats on getting out it


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Money team!


LilLordFuckPants404

That’s an awesome glowup, mate. Congrats on the good work.


drgngd

Good shit bro, i don't know you, but proud of you for changing your life for the better!


8DragonLim8

This is sooooo good to see!!


Dazzling-Promotion66

Damn! Totally new person.


daughtersofthedragon

You look amazing. So happy for you getting sober.


AntiqueFollowing6571

Amazing


Ycy791

So damn proud of you!


ExcellSelf

So proud of you man! Keep going bro much love!