This channel was an amazing rabbit hole to fall into.

Why am I so absorbed by this despair? I can’t stop until I’ve seen them all. Thank you for opening my eyes Mark.

16 years of drugs for me ... crack 16 years off and on and herion for 5 years off and on... I also had a issue drinking for 16 years... I worked I stoled I lied etc... lost everything place car kids... I am now 1 year 2 months clean from crack 2 years clean from herion and 9 months sober from drinking... we all have a story but it doesn’t need to always have a bad ending we do recover.... god bless these ppl....

Did y’all hear the part where she said she smoked wit her momma? Cause she was too hyper...tf. And did drugs at 9? Do y’all know that situation and how it effects you? She couldn’t confidently say she’d be doing better yrs from now... mmm bless her 🌹

She’s very guarded.

I hope she finds a better way . She looks to be holding back a lot of emotions. Praying for her and her children.

Anybody else notice how most of the crack interviews are REAL short

I get it that drugs are addictive and hard to battle etc. I just wish it didn't involve having children when you can't even look after yourself

She stops herself from smiling or laughing every time bc of her teeth. It’s a shame what bad teeth can do for how we feel about ourselves. I broke 1 tooth close to the front of my mouth and it changed everything about when and how I smile. IF I’ll laugh at something and even just how my mouth sits. Luckily I’ll be fixing it this month but for these ppl I just feel for them

Her eyes are hauntingly beautiful.

It's so easy to judge these people, when really we are supposed to pray for them. 100%

These interviews are incredibly eye opening.

She is in complete denial.

5 kids????being raised by someone else. Those innocent children deserve better. Usually the cycle keeps going.

Panning from the feet up works better than panning from top to bottom.

“I keep my kids in reality.” These interviews have confirmed my thoughts that kids need to be kept on a bubble and slowly introduced to reality and in small doses. Life is hard enough for an adult, kids should be sheltered for awhile

I believe this is a lady named Solo that Mark interviewed again after this particular interview. In the last interview she had been kidnapped and beat to a pulp and hospitalized.

One more thing to add for the owner of this channel & the interviewer again, THANK YOU SINCERELY for genuinely understanding, caring, & most of all simply, taking the time to educate On & about addiction in general (no matter the doc 'drug of choice'). It very much so, DEEPLY means an amount &way that's TRULY indescribable to MYSELF & us addicts! ESPECIALLY with the gut churning, heart wrenching, & OVERALL fully dehumanzing sense and ways the LABEL of the ONE 'simple'word ADDICT leaves us with during active addiction ESP. The most damaging when that person is seeking help & or ready to change and or HAS been seeking help. Even in early on the road to& in recovery, it's damaging the way the label has become so dehumanizing . PEOPLE NEED to set their opinions aside and educate themselves factually about addiction in general ,along with all that it comes with such as the withdrawals from which substance esp. with prior health problems that someone had before addiction therefore not due to their addiction or during the addiction whether it's caused by addiction or not is still and can still be very severe or serious even deadly due to conflicting complications of withdrawals. Most have never even heard of post acute withdrawal which is a very real thing too. just hear these stories it's dreadful to not just understand ,yeah no one forced them to shoot up or consume like with a gun pointed to their head, sure in most cases, and mainly metaphorically speaking, but addiction begins to feel that way once you're in it to just stay well and normal and functional seeming sober and feel like you're gonna die regardless. It's hell, you become a prisoner inside your own body. Doing things degrading of yourself morals and what u stand for as who you are and as your own person, just to be able to eat shit shower and shave like a normal human being that so many take for granted, it becomes hell almost instantly and I'm happy to have found a bit more hope and faith in humanity with this person dedicating themselves to this channel and allowing us addicts to tell their story the best they can and while they even may care to any longer is a beautifully taken step in the right direction. Again it would be a blessing all on its own of I ever EVER for the chance to share in one of these interviews, I've always been told I could write a book about my life starting as a young girl hearing that, now at 27 almost 28, I could definitely believe I could with what they meant. I would only desire to though and do so as a last resort to tell my story if I weren't ever allowed an opportunity I've craved and dreamt of for as long as I can remember now, I've always said I feel as if I've lived many lifetimes already. Some even have a hard time believing me until they find it to be true and apologize. It's been long overdue time for me to release it out of me, but it's never been done so in the correct way and sense for the correct reason and this channel awakened me to that as I was already accepting the fact that well at least God and myself know the truth and my story, that it would never happen and moving on from it. Especially with moving on acheveing a successful recovery, I'll be able to tell it later on possibly in peices , but never to fulfill this dream I've had and started to let go of and accept for what it is. I've tried journaling but it's not the same, I've tried not caring to do so anymore but I feel the need to and it's disheartening the opportunity is never there as if maybe I've been mislead. But hopefully one day. Thank you all so much Keep doing what you're doing Stay strong for the day and God bless. Best of wishes to you all. Sincerely- auti jean

She had to think about it when he asked her name............................

Praying for her and her children that she gets and stays sober. This life is so short. 🙏🏼♥️🕊

"I take each day as it comes," definitely the statement of somebody who is survival mode all the time.....

She can quit whenever she wants? Yeah, I don’t think so

hearing she is from Muncie broke my heart.. living in Indiana and going to Ball State in Muncie this just shows how different one town can be from one side to another.. wishing the best for her!

We must remember when people are taking drugs there thinking is distorted. When she said she’s worried about baby daddy I believe it’s the living environment she’s talking about. She’s accepted her circumstances

Poor woman... She seems so kind and loving. My heart aches for her 💔

Appreciate what you're doing, thank you for bringing the reality of what people are going through!

300 bucks a day. That's more than I make at over 20 bucks an hour.

Wow. It’s crazy to see someone like this, who thinks “they’re in control” ugh. I struggle to understand the denial. I get all other aspects, but it’s hard to wrap my head around the denial. People can be toothless, shot up, scarred, wrinkled skin etc yet they don’t see how withered they are, how out of touch and out of control they are...

She photographed so well. I hate hearing of the kids.... it hurts. I've left mine for a few months 2 different times SO IM NO BETTER! But I have sole custody and am getting by right now. I don't judge I get where she's at mentally, it's just sad to hear ♡

I like that she thinks of what is the best solution for her kids, protectin' them from her devious lifestyle. I Hope She can be clean One day

"I don't like big cats; lions, tigers, bears..." 😂

This breaks my heart on so many levels. 💔

I couldn’t imagine judging them. They are me and I am them. They endure immense struggle. They are survivors.

I think we need to do more research on addiction and find more effective treatment.

If you're making $300 a day and you're on skid row, then you really need to do some soul searching. That rock owns you.

She is pretty but the drugs and street have taken a toll on her

I hope one day she is back with her kids and sober...

I feel sad about this. She can change, but doesn't want to. That's what an addiction is.☹💔

"I can quit whenever I want to." Never heard that one before.

God bless her too.All of the ppl that's going through this type of situation.I hope you all change for the best.The streets are always gonna be here.

These people were broken as children, they obviously cannot cope with their trauma therefore numb it up with their drug of choice. Heartbreaking there needs to be a revamp of our social services protecting the offspring of dysfunctional traumatized adults. Man, humans need a do over.

I love her personality I could talk to her for days! Prayers go out to her

Kaitlin you have the most beautiful eyes. Love and peace 💗🌼

Hey SWU, great interviews and very interesting work - thank you for doing this important stuff. Just a suggestion: sometimes you close off your questions by suggesting an answer - e.g. when did you get started with drugs - at high school? or Where do you eat, at the shelters? I think it would be better if you kept your suggestions out of the questions to allow your subjects to answer.

Almost every single one of these homeless addicts make three times as much money as I do. Shits crazy.

She’s a beautiful lady.. sad story

I know exactly where Muncie is, considering I'm from Indiana myself and never been far from that area though and I've lived coast to coast. It's always more in depth and hits home/deeper when a person is from around when you're from. I think this is only my second time commenting ever tbh, I felt my last comment was a bit too much though I meant every word. I am Rather shy as odd as it is I STILL GENUINELY DEEPLY & SINCERELY wish I could receive a blessing to have the opportunity to share my story on one of THESE interviews, I feel drawn to it. NOBODY who knows my story remembers or cared/cares if they were even paying attention to it or understood it is beyond me and everyone else couldn't care less because I'm an addict, labeled , so to most people I've ever had an opportunity to do so which hasn't been often at all, I'm not worthy or what's the point when in groups you have to have so much clean time and certifications to share like these people get to and I feel if i had the opportunity to do so now , it would greatly improved myental state contributing to my recovery, People dehumanize me always because of the label. Though IRONICALLY I'm in recovery as of June 28th 2018 as of current, tho I've lapsed and relapsed few and far between, it's part of the process and ive taken the necessary actions that work for me to keep going and not letting the guilt consume me, I've still bounced back and stayed in treatment and fighting it, for myself no one else not for recognition, just saying bit because I am still seen for the label outside of my treatment clinic thats part of the process I understand but as a functioning addict as I was in active addiction, I feel all this time later it's unfair judgment now, I am not that person anymore and am changing daily, it's even harder to change at all let alone daily, rebuilding yourself for the half dozenth time in less than 6 years it's unbelievable. These videos keep me strong when I feel weak and or get triggered for whatever reason if any at all. I tend not to watch too much though because I don't want to trigger myself. Like they say too much of a good thing can b bad yadayada so I'm trying to comment and share when I do watch and can and have something to say. Due to the fact that im a horrible introvert with the smallest support system and no real friends plus I just been able to walk again this last year(less than), so anyone who did stick around thru my choice of getting sober when I DID FINALLY find help after searching DESPERATELY for years for something I could both afford AND my insurance would ACCEPT long term, it was a true BLESSING,close to getting a second chance at life or so in fact. ANYONE left lingering as an acquaintance or friend eventually fell off too when I couldn't walk anymore for a long long time. Physical therapy was near the beginning of my road to recovery and disability so I haven't had much of any social life since. The people that do miss me are just saying that or toxic for me or both. So this is a way for me to stay active in some sense in my journey of recovery because I already know I'm lacking in some areas but it's not worth the risk of having the wrong people around so I make due, it's lonely and I missed counseling this week because she was out of office unexpectedly so I was bummed actually lol I was ACTUALLY the only one who was because it seems when I want to do things that it just isn't ever the right time. These videos hit home for me because none of these people planned to be where they are or to become how they are I'm sure just as I didn't when I was at my worst. As long as more people like this Interviewer & all involved are around & willing to be understanding as himself(urself) maybe we can finally start to combat this epidemic because it's tragic and EVERYWHERE & every little bit helps, & until more people stand up to support with kind was and educate theorselves about addiction for those they love most of all, you'd think that they would first and foremost have no problem with that ,I find it sad that so many do not bother to even try& believe they already know how it goes and or all about it when that's farthest from the truth for most people, even myself a recovering addict am STILL learning more each &everyday. I could already easily become a substance abuse counselor with my education on it but am far from ready or prepared to pass those classes for I even know there is always more to learn, even as a counselor I hope to some day become. Two friends from last winter have both died within less than 3 mo that and they weren't even opiate users and one had adopted my dog and I have no way of finding anything out due to my isolation for my best interest at heart, and it's painful feeling as if I've done something wrong along the way , it really does require a certain degree of selfishness and I hate it at times like these. Least these people are still alive and kicking and sharing their story to the best of their abilities, hopefullly these interviews make an impact on the lives in need of it whether it's those listening OR sharing. So thanks SO MUCH much for ALL involved in this channel & helping to make this happen.

My heart breaks for all of them. I wish them all to recover and have happy fulfilled life's. Prayers for all of them.

She's actually beautiful and I bet in her younger years she had so much potential. At some point she had a choice to make between going left and right and she went left. I wonder if she remembers the day she chose to give up on herself and her babies. I would love to see just one of these people who are interviewed to be able to change their life especially the ones with young children.

$300 a day... $109,500 a year

Mark congrats on your 2Mil subscribers!!!🔥🔥

This is a great example of what happens when you’re an addict who takes it day by day. She understands that her lifestyle can negatively impact her kids and yet she’s waiting for them to get older to be more understanding? Sounds like she has no intention of changing even though she said she won’t be doing this in 5 years! Good luck to this lady!

She doesnt look completely like a stereotypical homeless. Clean, cute clothes, hair "done".

I see myself in so many of these people. I'm SO HAPPY I was able to get my life together

Wow when he asked her her name she seemed surprised and shy about it. Like no one cares her name normally. Poor Kaitlin, I hope she makes it out

She has quite a wall up...in survival mode. She seems sharp but very closed off. I hope she can let that wall down and open herself up to get proper help. She’s more than capable of doing the work to have a healthy and happy life.

There are some really closed minds around here. Obviously many who are severely uneducated on addiction. I'm appalled. Thumbs up to all the compassionate people here! Dang

So crazy. My friend is completely clean btw, but her facial structure and everything- she looks a lot like one of my best friends

She's very cute/sweet when she smiles. I wish her interview was longer, I really wish her the best.

Ur channel helps me stay clean and helps me show people in active addiction and my past life needs to pay back sociaty in some way

She's so pretty. My heart breaks for her.

I recognize her from the kidnapping video as “Solo”

Watching these videos, whether man or woman, they seem to have similar life stories and same physical look. A great learning experience for me.

She's the cutest most put together one I've seen, I'm always baffled at the people who can hold it together like this.

This interview compared to her newest one is night and day.

Would be great to know the updates on these people. Sadly tho not much has prbly changed.

Bless you, cher bebe.. I won't ever stand in judgment of anyone, ever...

God bless and thank you 🙏 to all people who help addicts to recover

she's actually doing this interview because she's hurting and needs to get high, thats why she's guarded.

As a mother she is breaking my heart

I'm 63 and most of the interviews I'm touched

Brilliant channel.

She was in another interview talking about how she got attacked by a serial killer.

Gosh the level of selfishness associated with addiction is ASTOUNDING. She thinks she’s doing her kids a favor by staying out of their life bc her life style could effect them. So in her mind the solution is: don’t go around your kids.🤦🏻‍♀️

I was an addict here in El Salvador.. i hope She's doing better!

Every video I wish for each person to please take the first step to getting themselves clean. Life is worth living! Please choose to take the step!

Wow,wow,wow she's the same woman who was kidnapped and held hostage for days in her other interview her name was different and she had blue hair. Her last interview she was much more open and giggly she had such a different dameaner.

5 kids wowza I hope she gets the chance to reconnect with them

Enjoyed your story

She’s oddly so chill.

You doing a great job, but please more videos.

I thought crack was bad but then I saw the other addicts.

My heart really goes out to people who are strung out on drugs. Any street drug is a killer of ambition in one's life.

She knows she can affect her children negatively by her habits/lifestyle and that speaks volumes

All these people dress ten times better than me.

She's so lovely, so innocent beneath the daily trauma. I wish her the best.

Stay safe love. You deserve more and I believe in you. May God shine on you always, may he protect you and give you peace. Don't give up on yourself. You're beautiful. ❤️

These videos are so cool.

She wasn’t okay with being vulnerable, she may not tell the truth about a lot of stuff and that was brave of her to come and speak. Clearly she would like help like anyone else.

"Oh I have it under control. I quit whenever I want." Um, how about no?

Very sad story, but interesting.

Crazy how reality is..... god bless her🙏

So, I've been binge watching and they all seem to start drugs at 9. I find that curious. My son is 9. I shall be watching. Also, I find the idea that ANY HUMAN IN THE US lives this way utterly appalling!!! We are so much better than this.

Beautiful woman. May she find peace in knowing the love of the Lord Jesus 🙏

Soon as they say I got control, I can stop any time I want, you know they're lost. Sad stories.

Nobody is evil for not being able to parent themselves. Some people are truly emotionally damaged and incapable of bonding and mothering, and even though it's not ideal, it's reality and none of us are above anyone else to the point that we should sit here and talk shit behind our keyboards. This woman seems to have a grasp on how her presence can be damaging for her younger children, and really, do y'all think they'd be better off living with her? Just get off your moral high horse and worry about doing the best you can without talking shit about those who are genuinely incapable due to emotional issues or mental illness.

27 yrs??? What's it going to take? Can one bounce back from this? I am so sorry regarding all you have gone through and all that you must've witnessed. I wish you better days ahead. Free of hard drug addiction.

She has nice eyes, the common denominator here is a fd up childhood, sadly her kids will feel these consequences. All we can do is pray for their souls.

She seems like she could be such a beautiful and powerful woman, if she could just break free from that lifestyle. She seems to be strong and intelligent. It's heart-breaking how many women fall into this destructive spiral, when they could have been so much more, if circumstances were just slightly different. I really really hope she finds a way out, before it's too late.

I feel like her photo didn't capture her beauty. She looks so much better than the photo portrayed. But I do appreciate the realness of if.