Who I thought my parents saw sitting across from them during my addiction

@kayinrecovery

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Why it worked

The video uses a powerful emotional contrast between a defensive, adult persona and a vulnerable, innocent childhood memory to humanize the experience of addiction.

Summary

The creator uses a split-screen format to contrast her perception of herself during her addiction with the innocent child her parents saw. The video serves as a personal reflection on recovery and mental health awareness.

Structure

1Creator displays text about her parents' perspective during addiction
2Creator acts out a defensive response while eating
3Video transitions to a home movie of the creator as a child
4Home movie shows a parent asking the child her age

On-screen text

Who I thought my parents saw sitting across from them during my addiction BRO, I'M LITERALLY FINE Who they actually saw TODAY'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, ISN'T IT, KAITLYN? HOW OLD ARE YOU? HOW OLD IS THAT? UM, 5

Transcript

Bro, I'm literally fine. Today's your birthday, isn't it, Kaitlyn? How old are you? How old is that? Um, 5.

Original caption

They always reminded me who I was deep down underneath the addiction. They saw ME when I couldn’t see myself anymore, and that helped pull me out of that hole more than they’ll ever truly know. ❤️ #addiction #awareness #sober #recovery #fyp