From Viral to Vital: How TikTok Helped a Brooklyn Woman Beat Addiction.

From Viral to Vital: How TikTok Helped a Brooklyn Woman Beat Addiction.

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What began as a bizarre viral moment turned into one of TikTok’s most inspiring recovery stories.

Meet Kim Quidone, a 48-year-old Bushwick resident who beat crack addiction after more than two decades of struggle — thanks to a platform better known for dance challenges and memes.

Kim’s first taste of internet fame came in June 2024, when her friend Rizz posted a video of her describing how she once hid naked in a fridge to avoid parole officers.

She joked, “I ain’t have no food anyway, so I took the shelves out.”

The video exploded, and with it came an unexpected wave of encouragement from viewers urging her to get clean.

Moved by the support, Kim made a bold decision: sobriety.

She began posting daily TikTok updates, counting each day of her recovery.

Her authenticity, humor, and honesty resonated with thousands — growing her following to 200,000+.

Now sober for over a year, Kim’s content has shifted toward community life, mental health, and grief, especially after losing her son.

Her story has encouraged more people to use technology to their advantage, proving that sometimes, just one post is all it takes to spark a new beginning.