Woman Finds Childhood Friend On Streets Addicted To Drugs, Transforms Him So Much We Can’t Believe It’s Same Man
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Kenyans have been moved by the story of Patrick Hinga, a man who was utterly lost, homeless, and a drug addict. That was his life until a chance meeting with a former classmate, Wanja Mwaura, kicked off a major transformation and turned his life around.
Patrick had endured major problems with addiction for years, beginning with an expulsion from school for smoking cigarettes and marijuana. This began a downward spiral, with his mother at her wit’s end trying to help him, eventually taking him to a mental institution in an attempt to curb his habit. He became well known at the hospital, running away and being re-admitted several times. “He complained a lot and said all they did was give him medication and treat him like a mental patient. He didn’t have any mental health issues, and that is why he kept running away,” Patrick’s mother, Nancy, told SDE. “But when he was out of the hospital, he would walk around the neighborhood completely naked, or he would rummage through garbage like a homeless person.”
While at the mental hospital, Patrick’s drug habit took a turn for the worse as he discovered a drug called Attain. “It isn’t supposed to be used daily, but because it got him high, he got addicted,” Nancy said. “It was only Sh2 (a few cents) per tablet. He even stole prescription papers and got them from chemists.”
With Patrick showing no signs of recovery, he finally ran away once and for all and began to roam the streets of Nairobi, disheveled and out of control, getting drugs wherever he could. His mother still tried to help him at this point of the lowest rock bottom by bringing him food. “We were always a spectacle; people would call each other to come and stare, laugh, and point at us as we ate. I was known as Mama wa wazimu” (the madman’s mother).
Then one day on the streets, in the little corner he had claimed for himself, Patrick met his old schoolmate Wanja. She began talking to Patrick, who expressed his desire to get off the streets and start a new life. Wanja promptly checked him into a drug rehabilitation center and found support and donations for Patrick’s treatment through social media. She was also able to give Patrick something to focus on after his recovery, helping him start his own business a shop called ‘Hinga’s Store.’
Patrick’s transformation, after detoxing from drugs at the rehab center and cleaning himself up, is incredible. He is grateful for the second chance at life that Wanja has helped him find. “I feel like I am a new man,” he told Daily Nation. “I pray daily, asking God to deliver me so that I am not pulled back to that life of drugs.”
Patrick Hinga had endured major problems with addiction for years, beginning with an expulsion from school
This began a downward spiral, which in the end left him homeless, suffering from serious drug addiction
Nancy Hinga, his mother, tried to help him by bringing him food. “I was known as the madman’s mother”
Then one day, in the little corner of the street Patrick had claimed for himself, he met his old schoolmate Wanja
She began talking to Patrick, who expressed his desire to get off the streets and start a new life
Wanja promptly checked him into a rehab center
And found support and donations for Patrick’s treatment through social media
She even helping him start his own business, a shop called ‘Hinga’s Store’
Patrick’s transformation after detoxing from drugs has been incredible
“I feel like I am a new man”
“I pray daily, asking God to deliver me so that I am not pulled back to that life of drugs.”
Kenyans have been moved by the story. The country faces a growing drug problem, particularly in the slums of Nairobi
But Patrick’s story proves that with a little help from good people, it’s never too late to turn your life around
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He looks so smart and dashing in second last image. What a transformation. What a inspirational and motivational story to those who are suffering and to those as well who are trying to help the people out there. One day at a time, people One day at a time.
indeed
Love is enough.
That is real friendship goals right there ! Who cares if your friend likes your Facebook pics or not ? This is what we actually need !
What a wonderful story. A incredibly strong woman. Thanks to people like her, and! the man who prove that everybody counts and can make a change.
He's a really handsome guy! I did not see that coming. She gave him an amazing chance, and he did some amazing work taking full advantage of that chance.
So here's one person that loves human beings like other love dogs and cats. There's still hope.
It's still ok to love dogs and cats and not be overly fond of humans. Just as long as you aren't cruel or hurtful there is room for all of us.
I know what you mean. It seems so many will go out of their way and spend a lot of money to "rescue" dogs and cats and other animal.s Yet they scorn their own species if they are on the streets, cold hungry and homeless. I don't get it either, but this is truly inspirational. I think because they were childhood friends and she knew and remembered the real Patrick inside and wanted him back. What a beautiful story.
Helping a human puts your heart at greater risk--addicts relapse and rehab and relapse and rehab, possibly all their lives. Animals get help and then live unburdened by the past. Choose love, choose joy, Patrick Hinga!
Because according to those people's narrative it's never the animals fault. even when it tears someone's throat out, it was the fault of the owners. But when they see a human being fallen upon hard times, homeless, and addicted to drugs it has to be their own fault. Thus, they assume that the animal is always blameless and humans are always to blame.
Wow, he looks so good and elegant in the last images! I can't even imagine how much effort it took for him to defeat his addiction but the difference is striking! God bless that good woman, Wanja!!!
One of the first meetings (NA & AA) I heard someone say "you have a choice" and I laughed and laughed.....I never thought I had a choice against my addictions. But I kept listening and learning and one day I didn't laugh at that saying. It was the great support of those wonderful people in NA and AA that showed me the choice I had. What a guy, Patrick!! And what women to never give up supporting you in recovery!!
I'm so happy you managed to get the help and realisations you needed, well done!
Nice story (minus the Joel Osteen book, though...). This girl is incredible, she saved his life...
Would you have made this comment if he was holding a Quran ??
And the key to his success... he expressed the desire to get off the streets. You can really only save those who have at least a secret wish to be saved.
They all have at least a secret wish to be saved.
At first i was like who the hell is the guy in the 9th picture? Then i realised it was the same crazy looking guy without the crazy look
It looks like he's wearing white eye liner in some of the pictures.
He looks so friendly, honestly
Well you had me till you showed Joel Osteen book
Lol.. I despise Joel Osteen too, but least his book helped him
I'm sorry but can anyone tell me about Joel osteen ? I know he's the author of that book but what makes everyone hate him ?I know nothing about him...
joel osteen is a prosperity evangelist. he preaches that the only way to win the Christian God's favor is to give money to the church and to the preacher (him). this theology is not supported in the bible in any way; it's a money-making scam that takes advantage of religious people. it is an absolutely despicable practice.
I was going to ask exactly the same question.
Oh ... Yes, now that explains all the comments about him... Thanks for the information !
Idk
I don't want to be cliched and say something like "this is an inspirational story" but you reminded me of another story of a man named Johnny Rhodes who is an alcoholic. Unlike you however, he is yet to win his battle against his addiction. This is the facebook link to the group of people who tried to help him by providing moral and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592467754143785/
What happened to him? That link did not come up.
THERE'S HOPE IN THIS WORLD!! YAY!!
She is an Angel!
I was happy and then I saw that picture of him holding the Joel Osteen book and I went "Oh no"... DON'T TEACH PEOPLE THAT GOD SOLVES THEIR PROBLEMS. It reduces the appreciation of true human achievement.
Joel Osteen is a scammer but do you truly think that people that achieve things and have faith don't do any hard work or make any effort? If it were that easy everyone would do it.
Wow, so inspiring.
Joel Osteen? I'd rather be on drugs.
lol
I'm gonna guess you wouldn't have made this comment if he was holding a Quran
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Yes Jonathan, you probably would be.
Amazing!
*She deserves a Medal 13626476_1...388308.jpg
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Ha! Cats don't pray, they're too smart for that.
Please keep him away from Osteen books and tv shows .Let him open his mind . Osteen is not a very good representative of God .
No religion is, especially for a fictitious character, but many hypocrites wouldn't have said anything of he was holding up a Quran
Wish he would have picked a better guide than Joel Osteen. Whatever helps I guess.
I'm disappointed that he seems to be a Joel Osteen follower. Getting mixed up with liars and thieves can't be good for his program.
If he was holding a Quran would that have satisfied your hypocrisy ?
“Streets Addicted To Drugs” How are addicted to drugs?
I love this story and I am so, so, so glad for this man. But I want to point out that the book that he his holding is by a notorious prosperity evangelist, Joel Osteen. Prosperity evangelists essentially take advantage of Christians by preaching to them that the only way to win God's favor is by giving money to the church and the preacher. This theology is NOT supported in the Bible in ANY way; it is a scam. I am glad that this man is working hard to move his life in a positive direction, but Joel Osteen is not the way to do it.
Crazyman is now another man!! The new and the old Gods, bless that women!!
Very inspiring
D.A.M.N.!!! His transformation is absolutely incredible. Congrats to him for his efforts. Kudos to those around him who heard his call for help and answered!!
Finally something panda worthy
This is one of the most beautifulest stories I've ever read! Well donneee
They gave him a joel osteen book? poor guy. From drugs to being a sheep. I honestly don't know which is worse.
so inspiring..
Bravo.
That's a beautiful story that I have never senn before.
Nice
We need more people like her in this world And people like him.. willing to make a change. Open to suggestions.
I was really touched by the story so that I got my self liking that lady as if I'm the one who got that assistance I said to myself "Yeah, that's what friendship is". Oh! What did I do again? I Just kissed her and said God bless you
This story moved me so much,what a transformation.He looks so much happier,healthier and younger.It takes great people to help this young man like she did .What a wonderful woman.And it also took him wanting to get better and that is exactly what he did.Great story,I hope to see alot more stories like this in the future.😊
With friendship, a real want for change, and love for one another, anything is possible
It's all in his eyes, you can see the madness is gone.
A great uplifting story! I'll pray for Patrick and his family and friends to stay strong and away from drugs. Also I'll pray for those afflictecd with addictions to find help and get clean.
Dayum, Patrick did look FUCKED UP in those early pics.
O.M.G! Is this really the same man, I can't believe it. What a change, what a difference. This is real love/friendship. We can all save the world one person at a time.
Wow,just wow, what a difference, God Bless his childhood friend, now that is what a true friend is, and God bless him for turning his life around, he looks amazing, healthy, and confident!!
He was truly on the brink of death.
What a beautiful story! The world needs more friends like her!
Oh My God forever grateful to that friend. More than a true friend
wooowwww this is what good real caring friends do not like betraying friend for interes
She's an angel.
Woooow! That is some transformation God bless them both
what a transformation, only God's work for sending a strong woman like her to him. Would like to have a real friend like her!
It makes me feel ashamed that I never did such a wonderful deed.
...or happy that no one in your life has screwed up their life so badly? ... Don't judge yourself so harshly, when your time comes you'll surely step up.
Finally stray people also matter.
..... is he single?
God bless this testimony .
You must be behind news. That guy died suddenly a while back after his recovery. So edit yr post.
U must be behind news. That guy died suddenly a while ago after his recovery.
Bless you two I pray more do will to do the same
Real friendship worthy of emulation
Wooow...that was captivating....that serves as a lesson to all of us.never look down on someone.his/her tomorrow can be better
So incredible and touching story, May God bless you sister According to your heart Desires.
I don't think that's him
We can make a difference.
love is a powerful thing.... we need more love in the world.. i pledge to do my little part to make this world a better place for my fellow earthlings
Drugs destroy.... thank God for this truly good woman.
I think that is important to be whit them who want to be sober, just spending time and talking about their problems and making food is helping back to normal routines.
Yes!! God help keep him on the right path. This is amazing, I'm so proud of everyone who is able to do this and the people that help them achieve this. Happy chillz Cx
Hm.., 😷😷😷
This made me cry.. we need more friends like her
So many triggered assholes with comments about Joel Osteen and reflexively upvoting each other; wonder how many of them would have made the same comments if this chap was holding a Quran? Don't know much about Osteen since I'm not even Christian but from what I've seen on TV he isn't a Jimmy Swaggart or Jim Baker type
Good people always amaze me. Kudos to that great woman.
All we need is love.
There's absolutely nothing love can't do
Amazing! Good people are still around. May you be blessed by God a thousand folds:)
Holy Moly, mind blown. What an amazing story.
Awesome humanity!
i'm crying
Great story. Impressive photos. Uplifting example of friendship and kindness. I'll go for the whole thing (except the Joel Osteen endorsement) BUT this was first on BP about a year ago. We either deserve an update or a new lead item.
Remarkable. Amazing. Fantastic
Most heartwarming indeed. Stay strong Patrick!
Oh my god! What a changed man he's become, thanks to his childhood friend. I wish him great success. And this woman I hope for the world to know her selfless act of what a true friend is. Excellent person, she!
I think there are angels all over the place and this woman is one of them.
Believe in humanity, restored!
I cannot believe how different, confident and well put together he looks now! If we hadn't seen the transformation photos I don't think that we would have believed that it's the same man.
An amazing story about amazing people!
I hope he doesn't hold Joel Osteen in high esteem. He is an ass that would not not lift a finger to help desperate people in need
The change is incredible
Great story. Remarkable transformation!
H.O.L.Y. C.R.A.P.!! I've seen many transformation stories and pics, but this one is mindblowing!
This is a great and inspiring story but a little confused. In the first pics he has a huge scar across his cheek. In the last pics the scar is miraculously gone. I want to believe it's the same person but they just look so different, and with lack of scar... I hope it is the same guy and they didn't get the pics mixed up. I also wish there was someone like this out there for everyone x
I don't think thats a scar, I think its how his facial hair grows. Not a full beard, just around his mouth and lines up towards his ears.
Very few people would have the big enough heart to stick with helping someone that much when everyone else had given up. Bless her
Oh wow, he looks amazing
Wanja is a Godsend. Did humanity and Kenya a service.
That was not a little help, this was really a huge personal investment of his old girlfriend. Well done!
She wasn't his girlfriend, she went to school with him
respect!
So good!
First step in that remarkable recovery was to have someone believing he could get better!
LOVELY, story! LOVELY people! What a beautiful soul this woman has! Sometimes all someone needs is a friend to tell them, I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
What a moving and inspiring story. Wow. Shows what one person's care and concern can do to rescue another person and restore him to life. May that story serve as an inspiration and model for others who might be able to reach out and help a person in need. Thank you for posting this.
This brought me tears of joy.
What a transformation! From delirious to dignified! Wanja is an angel for helping an addict get out of the spiral n get his dignity back.
Hell yeah! That's all I can say. Just awesome.
Aw!! This is so sweet and heartwarming. We need more people like her!!
Totally inspiring..... Shows what a little kindness can do. Blessings to you, young man.
I don't know these people but this gave me misty eyes
Just wow. This woman is my new hero - she showed that the most important thing is to believe in someone no matter how bad could be. She's amazing! How many people just give up and even don't try to help others. It' s not easy at all. And a huge congrats for Patrick for finding strength to fight for himself too =D
Hopefully he will help other addicts that want to get clean but don't know how. Who better to help than someone who's been there?
I'm a time where there is so much anger and hatred, this is hope. This woman is an angel. May God bless them both.
Are there such awesome people out there? Sometimes I lose hope thinking there are. So much greatness in a little story.
Amazing story! We need more people like this woman!
That great! Good For you!
I'm glad for him, he looked like a walker from the Walking Dead before she intervened.
What a fabulous story. Inspirational. I always tell my kids: "you don't know who's in there", when we see someone who's struggling. This proves it. (side note: The Spongebob episode when Squidward smacks his face and become insanely handsome... right here)
...And she’s supposed to keep this quiet, because people frown on others who do good deeds and than post about them? Of course not! Ridiculous notion! Share that story and ENCOURAGE OTHERS to give of themselves to those less fortunate. You don’t have to necessarily go to such extraordinary lengths, but do what you can when you can. ...And share to encourage others to do the same...
Beautiful
Wonderful story! What a lovely person Wanja is, and the transformation in Patrick is incredible.
wow just to see the change in those eyes my gosh what a great lady and so caring look at him now, may God bless him as he walks with his Jesus wow and wow again what a dashing young man
Good on him, and his school friend for sticking it out with him. Not forgetting his Mother. As bad as Facebook is, being addicted to that shite is better than being addicted to drugs.
Proof that every little act matters. It takes just one person to help, we only need to take the first step to do it! Thank you for sharing this inspiring story!
this is very inspiring
He's so lucky to have a friend like that. He seems like such a sweet guy and its wonderful to see him look so happy and healthy in the last picture.
Real friendship.
she is an angel-
I'll bet it feels good being able to blink again. :)
It is like swimming. Once you touch the bottom it is easier to push yourself up..
Wow - it saddens me, that I wouldn’t go as this lady unless it was a friend, and not a stranger. Sure I’ll make donations. But to go out on a real limb, that’s courage!
you are good
Wow!! I'm so happy I read this story! Bless them both.
This is a very beautiful story. We need more people like Wanja in this world: compassionate and non-judgmental.
Wooow what a change! Blessings!
💝💝💝💝
Wow. Just incredible. What a transformation. And it restores your faith in humanity!
Joel Osteen...
Wonderful story. What heart Wanja has. If she'd been our Kenyan President instead of the one we got, Donald Trump wouldn't have had to save us - he'd still be having fun on The Apprentice. TRUTH.
In Christ alone hope is found.
lol
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I feel like the vibe of this article is off, just because its written like its giving more credit to Wanja Mwaura than Patrick himself (in my opinion, anyways). Wanja did so much, and she is amazing, but Patrick did the work. It was his courage and his hard work that got him clean. His resiliency that should be highlighted here. Yes, Wanja did a beautiful thing by helping him. But idk, I feel like Patrick should be the highlight of the article. Not just the subject that Wanja "transformed."
Well, they both had to have the patience and time, these addictions can take months to years to overcome, but they all start with some help. Have you ever met anyone who got over an addiction COMPLETELY by themselves?
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This is a very good story but why photoshop their hands in the picture where they are giving each other a high five. James I'm sorry to be harsh keep doing great stories but leave the photoshop to someone who knows what they are doing. Great story.
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Marry that woman.
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In the end, maybe what he went through can help others. But, he wasted so much time and caused a lot of grief to those around him by doing what he did. I am at the point where I have less than zero sympathy for drug addicts. If you even take a step on that road, you are probably not coming back from the darkness and so many people don't. It's an insult to the body and the life you have been given to fill it full of drugs. There are children and others who are sickly and dying. They will never get to grow up and they would love a healthy body and a long life. People who poison themselves are spitting on people like that. Drugs are bad, m'kay? So, just don't start. Don't start and you won't have a problem.
Says someone who knows nothing about addiction.
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Please do not attempt this if you are not a professional. I am so happy it worked out for them, and the transformation is truly miraculous. And what a wonderful mom, sticking by her son even through the ridicule.
Do not attempt WHAT? Help someone? Geez
They did get professional help. Maybe read the text next time.
I think Nikki meant that you should not detox from drugs without professional help. Withdrawal from alcohol, heroin and benzodiazepines can be deadly.
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These black mangy dogs...
Note to anyone who sees this: don't reply to his comments. He's just trying to get attention.
What the hell?!
Actually I'm just trying to see how many downvotes I can get.
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A Black man on drugs? Now ive seen it all
get help.
Right
By the way Bawbag Mcgee/Reece Chandler, I don't know how you deleted the first post I responded to. It's pretty suspect but you've got serious psychological problems. Your responses aren't clever, intelligent or provoking. You've got several names. That's fucking weird. You really DO need help. I couldn't care less what you do or think but for God's sake do it for yourself. You're answering your own posts.....Jesus. So damn odd.
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get a brain
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Thank you for your support.
He looks so smart and dashing in second last image. What a transformation. What a inspirational and motivational story to those who are suffering and to those as well who are trying to help the people out there. One day at a time, people One day at a time.
indeed
Love is enough.
That is real friendship goals right there ! Who cares if your friend likes your Facebook pics or not ? This is what we actually need !
What a wonderful story. A incredibly strong woman. Thanks to people like her, and! the man who prove that everybody counts and can make a change.
He's a really handsome guy! I did not see that coming. She gave him an amazing chance, and he did some amazing work taking full advantage of that chance.
So here's one person that loves human beings like other love dogs and cats. There's still hope.
It's still ok to love dogs and cats and not be overly fond of humans. Just as long as you aren't cruel or hurtful there is room for all of us.
I know what you mean. It seems so many will go out of their way and spend a lot of money to "rescue" dogs and cats and other animal.s Yet they scorn their own species if they are on the streets, cold hungry and homeless. I don't get it either, but this is truly inspirational. I think because they were childhood friends and she knew and remembered the real Patrick inside and wanted him back. What a beautiful story.
Helping a human puts your heart at greater risk--addicts relapse and rehab and relapse and rehab, possibly all their lives. Animals get help and then live unburdened by the past. Choose love, choose joy, Patrick Hinga!
Because according to those people's narrative it's never the animals fault. even when it tears someone's throat out, it was the fault of the owners. But when they see a human being fallen upon hard times, homeless, and addicted to drugs it has to be their own fault. Thus, they assume that the animal is always blameless and humans are always to blame.
Wow, he looks so good and elegant in the last images! I can't even imagine how much effort it took for him to defeat his addiction but the difference is striking! God bless that good woman, Wanja!!!
One of the first meetings (NA & AA) I heard someone say "you have a choice" and I laughed and laughed.....I never thought I had a choice against my addictions. But I kept listening and learning and one day I didn't laugh at that saying. It was the great support of those wonderful people in NA and AA that showed me the choice I had. What a guy, Patrick!! And what women to never give up supporting you in recovery!!
I'm so happy you managed to get the help and realisations you needed, well done!
Nice story (minus the Joel Osteen book, though...). This girl is incredible, she saved his life...
Would you have made this comment if he was holding a Quran ??
And the key to his success... he expressed the desire to get off the streets. You can really only save those who have at least a secret wish to be saved.
They all have at least a secret wish to be saved.
At first i was like who the hell is the guy in the 9th picture? Then i realised it was the same crazy looking guy without the crazy look
It looks like he's wearing white eye liner in some of the pictures.
He looks so friendly, honestly
Well you had me till you showed Joel Osteen book
Lol.. I despise Joel Osteen too, but least his book helped him
I'm sorry but can anyone tell me about Joel osteen ? I know he's the author of that book but what makes everyone hate him ?I know nothing about him...
joel osteen is a prosperity evangelist. he preaches that the only way to win the Christian God's favor is to give money to the church and to the preacher (him). this theology is not supported in the bible in any way; it's a money-making scam that takes advantage of religious people. it is an absolutely despicable practice.
I was going to ask exactly the same question.
Oh ... Yes, now that explains all the comments about him... Thanks for the information !
Idk
I don't want to be cliched and say something like "this is an inspirational story" but you reminded me of another story of a man named Johnny Rhodes who is an alcoholic. Unlike you however, he is yet to win his battle against his addiction. This is the facebook link to the group of people who tried to help him by providing moral and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1592467754143785/
What happened to him? That link did not come up.
THERE'S HOPE IN THIS WORLD!! YAY!!
She is an Angel!
I was happy and then I saw that picture of him holding the Joel Osteen book and I went "Oh no"... DON'T TEACH PEOPLE THAT GOD SOLVES THEIR PROBLEMS. It reduces the appreciation of true human achievement.
Joel Osteen is a scammer but do you truly think that people that achieve things and have faith don't do any hard work or make any effort? If it were that easy everyone would do it.
Wow, so inspiring.
Joel Osteen? I'd rather be on drugs.
lol
I'm gonna guess you wouldn't have made this comment if he was holding a Quran
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Yes Jonathan, you probably would be.
Amazing!
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Ha! Cats don't pray, they're too smart for that.
Please keep him away from Osteen books and tv shows .Let him open his mind . Osteen is not a very good representative of God .
No religion is, especially for a fictitious character, but many hypocrites wouldn't have said anything of he was holding up a Quran
Wish he would have picked a better guide than Joel Osteen. Whatever helps I guess.
I'm disappointed that he seems to be a Joel Osteen follower. Getting mixed up with liars and thieves can't be good for his program.
If he was holding a Quran would that have satisfied your hypocrisy ?
“Streets Addicted To Drugs” How are addicted to drugs?
I love this story and I am so, so, so glad for this man. But I want to point out that the book that he his holding is by a notorious prosperity evangelist, Joel Osteen. Prosperity evangelists essentially take advantage of Christians by preaching to them that the only way to win God's favor is by giving money to the church and the preacher. This theology is NOT supported in the Bible in ANY way; it is a scam. I am glad that this man is working hard to move his life in a positive direction, but Joel Osteen is not the way to do it.
Crazyman is now another man!! The new and the old Gods, bless that women!!
Very inspiring
D.A.M.N.!!! His transformation is absolutely incredible. Congrats to him for his efforts. Kudos to those around him who heard his call for help and answered!!
Finally something panda worthy
This is one of the most beautifulest stories I've ever read! Well donneee
They gave him a joel osteen book? poor guy. From drugs to being a sheep. I honestly don't know which is worse.
so inspiring..
Bravo.
That's a beautiful story that I have never senn before.
Nice
We need more people like her in this world And people like him.. willing to make a change. Open to suggestions.
I was really touched by the story so that I got my self liking that lady as if I'm the one who got that assistance I said to myself "Yeah, that's what friendship is". Oh! What did I do again? I Just kissed her and said God bless you
This story moved me so much,what a transformation.He looks so much happier,healthier and younger.It takes great people to help this young man like she did .What a wonderful woman.And it also took him wanting to get better and that is exactly what he did.Great story,I hope to see alot more stories like this in the future.😊
With friendship, a real want for change, and love for one another, anything is possible
It's all in his eyes, you can see the madness is gone.
A great uplifting story! I'll pray for Patrick and his family and friends to stay strong and away from drugs. Also I'll pray for those afflictecd with addictions to find help and get clean.
Dayum, Patrick did look FUCKED UP in those early pics.
O.M.G! Is this really the same man, I can't believe it. What a change, what a difference. This is real love/friendship. We can all save the world one person at a time.
Wow,just wow, what a difference, God Bless his childhood friend, now that is what a true friend is, and God bless him for turning his life around, he looks amazing, healthy, and confident!!
He was truly on the brink of death.
What a beautiful story! The world needs more friends like her!
Oh My God forever grateful to that friend. More than a true friend
wooowwww this is what good real caring friends do not like betraying friend for interes
She's an angel.
Woooow! That is some transformation God bless them both
what a transformation, only God's work for sending a strong woman like her to him. Would like to have a real friend like her!
It makes me feel ashamed that I never did such a wonderful deed.
...or happy that no one in your life has screwed up their life so badly? ... Don't judge yourself so harshly, when your time comes you'll surely step up.
Finally stray people also matter.
..... is he single?
God bless this testimony .
You must be behind news. That guy died suddenly a while back after his recovery. So edit yr post.
U must be behind news. That guy died suddenly a while ago after his recovery.
Bless you two I pray more do will to do the same
Real friendship worthy of emulation
Wooow...that was captivating....that serves as a lesson to all of us.never look down on someone.his/her tomorrow can be better
So incredible and touching story, May God bless you sister According to your heart Desires.
I don't think that's him
We can make a difference.
love is a powerful thing.... we need more love in the world.. i pledge to do my little part to make this world a better place for my fellow earthlings
Drugs destroy.... thank God for this truly good woman.
I think that is important to be whit them who want to be sober, just spending time and talking about their problems and making food is helping back to normal routines.
Yes!! God help keep him on the right path. This is amazing, I'm so proud of everyone who is able to do this and the people that help them achieve this. Happy chillz Cx
Hm.., 😷😷😷
This made me cry.. we need more friends like her
So many triggered assholes with comments about Joel Osteen and reflexively upvoting each other; wonder how many of them would have made the same comments if this chap was holding a Quran? Don't know much about Osteen since I'm not even Christian but from what I've seen on TV he isn't a Jimmy Swaggart or Jim Baker type
Good people always amaze me. Kudos to that great woman.
All we need is love.
There's absolutely nothing love can't do
Amazing! Good people are still around. May you be blessed by God a thousand folds:)