David Montes De Oca, known as the Dandy and former lead singer of Charanga Habanera, showcased his impressive physical transformation after entering rehabilitation and left an encouraging message for everyone battling addiction.
"This video is a testament that any obstacle can be overcome. I did it, and so can you. No matter how difficult it seems, with faith and perseverance, we can move forward. Stay strong and keep fighting!" wrote the singer, in a video on his Instagram account, where he is seen singing a song, showcasing his remarkable recovery.
In July, the community project Conducta Dade, which assists people with addiction issues and those experiencing homelessness in Miami, shared several videos of the singer, who was facing addiction problems and sleeping on the streets.
"We are already in contact with Dandy's family, both in Miami and in other states and countries. We are working together to provide the assistance they need. Thank you to everyone who has shown their support," they announced at that time.
Shortly after, the artist began a rehabilitation process in Miami, as he himself confirmed in a video published by Conducta en Dade.
“Happy about this, honestly, it's another step I'm taking, and well, the war continues, this hasn’t stopped yet, this is for a lifetime,” said the singer, who also expressed: “We have to keep moving forward, we can’t stagnate, you understand? Because there’s no other way.” In his testimony, he highlights the support from his closest circle: “My cousin and Camila, we’re still standing and we still have the desire to keep going.”
In September, a recovered Dandy returned to the place in Miami where he lived on the streets, in a moment filled with emotions.
During the event organized by Conducta in Dade, the singer shared intimate details about his recovery process and expressed gratitude to those who lent a helping hand when he needed it most.
"I’m right here now, and it seems to me that maybe I shouldn’t have left," he said, recalling the days he spent sleeping on the street. "Memories come flooding back... I made the decision to leave this life when the leader of the Conducta project in Dade arrived and helped me; he gave me food and convinced me that I could heal," the musician confessed.
El Dandy recounted that on the third day of receiving those support visits, he got into the car and headed for a rehabilitation center. “I told him, buddy, leave everything behind, and let's go. I took out the pipe and threw it out the window. I remember breaking it against the ground. I told myself: I don't want anything to do with this anymore,” he stated emphatically.
In an interview with Dominican YouTuber Destino Tolk, the artist detailed how he reached his breaking point. "I was already tired, I no longer enjoyed the high. I felt panicked, I felt bad. One day I told a friend: 'Buddy, take me anywhere, but get me out of here'."
"I saw myself thin, emaciated, with burnt skin, my mouth on fire… I said to him: Get me out of here, buddy," he recalled. Since then, he has been undergoing treatment and remains committed to rehabilitation. "This isn’t a cold; this is for life," he stated.
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