Childhood Bullying Turned Al into a Drug Addict | Intervention | A&E

Al is sacrificing his relationships with his wife and children to chase his out-of-control addiction, in this clip from Season 12, Episode 11.

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[drunkdadchronicles]

i was raised by a single mom and i'm so thankful she told me no when it mattered.

[naketabonham]

These stories breaks me because I just lost my cousin she was exactly 1 year older then me I got sober she didn't she got ahold of a meth pipe that was laced with Fentnayl we laid her to rest August 12th 2023 she had a 11 year old daughter and 8 year old son comforting these 2 kids at her funeral made my heart physically broke 💔

[audrab]

That's the one thing that gets me. When parents spoil their kids and don't teach them life skills how do u think they are gonna grow up and join society. Do u plan to take care of them forever?

[wHw_Syxx]

At age 35 I still remember being bullied and seeing kids what they go through today breaks my heart because it's a lot tougher. I had the luxury in the 90s to go home after school and read, watch wrestling and not worry about school until the next day but these kids have no escape today with social media. I to this day can't stand bullys and they come in all ages, sizes and ways of life. Society needs to speak out and call these people out because it 110% effects people no matter what age and I will continue to do that.

[stuff]

Middle school really scars everybody. 😢

[Dark_Angel]

I was so happy to hear that he was able to overcome his addiction. My parents were exactly like his mom growing up. I was extremely overweight as a kid and bullied a lot both at school and by my dad. The hurt and pain never goes away, and I still struggle with my weight as an adult.

[victoriacyr]

As someone who was also bullied in middle school and high school, I can relate to Al. He looked and sounded so good after those 90 days. It made me happy 😊 I hope he continues with his sobriety and is learning to love himself

[missprizzy]

Bless his heart you can tell in his eyes the bullying still hurts his feelings

[bornbiscuit]

He wasn't even that fat as a kid he looks just well fed

[ccb]

Mom needs to stop the coddling. Him turning to her expecting for her to "stick up" for him in the face of accountability of his own actions was pathetic🥴

[grandmasboy]

I Recently Forgave My Middle School Bullies!!.. I'm 36 1/2. Kept Me Drunk & Angry for a lot of Years!!.. 8/15/23. ✌️

[opalviking]

Such a shame that this mama’s boy cussed out his wife and saw reason when his mother spoke. Wifey deserves better.

[StrGass]

Was addicted to meth for 4 months and 1 night I almost lost my mind. I started hearing voices in the walls and I thought I could hear people talking across the street while still in my home. Come to find out I was awake for 5 days straight and started getting Psychosis. I told myself I don’t want to be crazy and stopped. 2 years clean and it was not easy but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[PlRRAD]

I've always been the fat guy, Im glad i had my games to play as a child, didnt care about being bullied, just wanted to get home and play, never wanted to do drugs, destroy myself because of others...thank you game industry

Im now a married, pharmacist and still have my games to play, still no drugs

[tylerseabook]

How can a mother just not realize giving everything isn’t the way to raise a child. Then continue to do it as an adult.

[Mindzi]

Sending a one love to Big Al hoping he stays fresh for his fam 🙏🌿✅

[snowgirl]

Everyone needs a spread of kindness in this world instead of Bullying. Time to end Bullying forever!

[Worldpeace]

I think all parents should teach their kids to be kind at the very young age. ☮️ ☮️ ☮️ ❤❤❤🌺☮️☮️☮️

[Charlie-mpms]

Kindness goes a long way, especially in school. Treat people with respect and dignity