Amazing!

And I know a guy who was an unemployed meth addict. Then he got clean and at age 28 got an IT job at PBS. Now he has a family and lives in Tokyo. Never too late

She had a bad start from the beginning with her mom using her. She is smart, talented and pretty. I wish she had support to help her get clean and move on with her life. 💕

That’s awesome. I plan on going back at 30. This is going to be tough lol

@@alexc08 just dont overcommit. even go immediately and see if you can take just one course, and keep going from there

She's is actually very sophisticated and articulate, given her unfortunate childhood. She's very likeable, classy and well-spoken. She just needs a good man.

I don’t think it was a lack of brains but definitely a great deal of childhood trauma and lack of opportunity.

From what she says , she has talent and brains... she was denied the opportunity to use them.. Another broken soul, God bless her. And l would say Noooooooo... at this juncture in her life , the last thing she needs is a man in any shape or form... she,s too fragile. She needs to sort herself out first and get out of her toxic relationships... l hope she finds the strength.

Liz Romanos - You said it all here. I have nothing to add.

SHE HAS THE WRONG WRONG WRONG MINDESET!!!. If you think you're dumb, you are dumb. If you think you're ugly, you are. If you think you can't do __ then you'll never do ___. If you tell yourself and others you're an addict, guess what?????

She's been to Narcotics Anonymous before. I believe that wholeheartedly I've been clean from drugs for 20 years. But I'll always be an addict.

@@peterstrayhorn5316 I agree with your comment 100% I pray that this lady gets to a rehab center or a NA meeting because its never too late. I am an an alcoholic and I have been sober for over 7 years here soon 8 years. I do not see very many people who have double digits that are addicts or alcoholics. Thank you for helping me stay sober today.

@@leonardodalongisland addicts will always be addicts, you have to accept that to stay sober and know your own limits. Accepting that you are an addict does not mean you will always be in active addiction. I’ve been sober for 10 years, but I understand not to put myself into any situations that could potentially lead me back down that path because even a decade later I still get those urges sometimes especially when life gets tough. It’s a lifelong battle.

@@justinsnider9772 Justin, thanks for taking the time to write that. I'm aware of that "philosophy." I wonder if you're aware that that's not a law made by the Universe or "god" if you believe in that. It's one line of thinking. The same way there are 10,000 different diets to help people lose weight, there's more than one way to "kick a habit." I'm not of the same school as you. Although I've never been a addicted to drugs/booze, I have had an issue with sex. And, I've know way too many "chemical" addicts. I also know people in the rehabe world/business. And I know that the "return rate" is about 85%. EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT!!! That's insane. And over ninety percent of those returning are of the same mind set as you. So speaking empirically, we can only conclude that that way/theory/"school" isn't working. A good friend of mine quite getting high all by herself. She doesn't consider herself an addict-but she does admit she once was. She has total control over her life. And, ever now and then she'll eat an edible or have a drink. And not do it again for months. She's perfectly fine. The reason she's perfectly fine is because she's in control. She doesn't "give her control and power to a "higher power." she's knows that['s BS. There is no "higher power." It's only us. And "us" is in control of us. If I lived as a "sex addict" I'd be afraid of this and that. And I'd feel lesser of a man/human. I'm not afraid and I'm not lesser of man/human. I'm someone who had an issue -which was the foundation of some bad choices I've made. And that is all BEHIND ME. My friend, when you learn that you are in 100% control and you can put your past behind you-I guarantee you will be free of addiction and a happy-productive-loving-Living person. Best to you. Just remember, there's always more than one route to your destination. (and google maps can prove that :)

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! He is a wonderful man and I love each story as well, I want to help these folks

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It’s not his journalism. He literally asks the SAME questions every interview. It’s everyone’s stories that are the interesting thing

@@KristinaKage their stories aren't telling themselves though. Its via his interviews that people are able to make their reality Real by expressing to some depth their pain... Thusly, giving healing another chance to begin.

This series inspired me to strike up a friendship with a homeless dude in a local park. He lives at a picnic table, even sleeping on it. He's been there so long that it looks like a mini landfill, and he smells like you'd expect. Turns out he's an Air Force veteran (me too; he outranked me) who suffered successive strokes. Bruce is cognitively intact, but does repeat himself frequently. The worst part is that he's got an affluent full brother a mile away, but the guy's wife doesn't like him. Bruce harbors no ill will toward anyone, and there's no evidence of any addiction issues. The VA is providing for his medical needs, and we're looking for apartments and vehicles in his $ comfort zone. As soon as his state ID arrives next week, he should become a former homeless person. Ty for these interviews that show us how richly textured people are, all people, and a helping hand is owed to all of us

THE ONLY REAL HELP SHE WANTS IS THE DOLLARS THIS INTERVIEWER GIVES HER AND THEN OFF TO THE DEALERS SHE GOE'S...JUNKIES LIE AND THAT IS ALL THAT THEY DO...WAKE UP...YOU ARE MONEY POTENTIAL TO HER...

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Me, too! Greetings from Nashville, Tennessee USA 🇺🇸

@@KimbradleyMasterGardener BBB BBB

IDIOT!....JUNKIES LIE AND LIE ...THEY ARE WEAK MINDED FUCKS..SEND IT NOTHING...YOU HAVE NO PROOF ANY OF WHAT SHE SAYS IS TRUE..EXCEPT FOR BEING A JUNKIE FOOL...

Congrats!🎉 Lots of people are too hateful to realize just how hard it is for someone to get clean. I hope you know how very strong you are.🦋

@@MissyRichmond ❤right

@@krustiestone1596 I don't say this to anyone but...Shut Up!!!

@@MissyRichmond thank you!

@krustiest one (how about none of your business.

That's how low addiction takes people.I can't understand it,but we don't know her mother's situation.She just said she has mental issues.Its hard to imagine but it happens alot.If you give up your life for your addiction nothing else matters.For some,even their own children.

I thought that about her mother too... we see this a lot with these videos. Children are being brought up by the" abusive" parents or grandparents. Victims still living with a formerly abusive parent or have forgiven them their sins. I honestly don,t feel that l could ever forgive and have contact with them... but it is probably a viscious cycle of deperation and low self esteem.

Her children are with her partner mother not her ma 🙏

My mother did a lot of shit to me and despite that, I ran after her love almost all my life. It took years before I could get over that need of my mother's love that was coming from the little girl in me. It's only a child reaction that last unconsiously. I saw that many time in group therapies, usually women. From what I've seen, men seems to run after their father's approval and pride.

Amen.

It's God who makes her suffer, why do you think he will suddenly have a change of heart and help her?

@@sinane.y god doesn’t make anyone suffer. Life happens. He gives you the strength to endure though and have a testimony beyond anyone’s understanding

Amen.

The main problem is the addiction. No matter how much money she makes, what kind of breaks she gets, the drugs are top priority with an addict. She has my sympathy because drug addiction is very difficult to get out of.

SHE WOULD SELL HER KIDS FOR AN HIT...JUNKIE LIE..END OF...

Wow that's deep, I'm sure she hadn't thought of it.

The fact she does free lance writing interested me. I'd liked to know more about this aspect of her life.

"SOPPY FOOL"...

I hope you fully heal my friend. The world needs you! Much love from Mississippi 💕

Blessing from Michigan. I was born in Musashino. I'm Very Proud of my heritage. I'm sorry for what happened to you and glad you are healing.💖

Terrifying that a young girl has to experience that, and impossible to comprehend how she grew and lived with it as an adult. So sad.

She probably couldn’t say most of it. My guess was she summed it up in simple terms. I feel so bad for her. Most people would blame her for the addiction and what not, but I don’t in this case. That’s a lot of pain to numb.

@@KJC71596 Exactly. Most would have drugged themselves to death with the past she has. She is very very strong.

it does suck BIG TIME to love someone who will never ever love you

Worse feeling then you put that guard up and makes it hard on your next relationships

Amen!

U too :)

Looks have nothing to do with it. Pretty not pretty, whatever.

@@thematriarchy2075 - yup looks have nothing to do with it ! !

@@thematriarchy2075 oh stop! We have eyes, we notice and appreciate beauty in all its forms. It's nature. And I'd imagine, should she read the comments, she would appreciate and maybe even get a smile from the compliment. It's a good thing.

She is pretty, I hope she can see it too. And thank you, I wish the same for you.

That's why safety nets are important. A way out!

You turn to drugs to escape smh

God. A lot us do it. A lot of us are survivors. All of don’t end up as Soft White Underbelly candidates.

Within. God speed.

@@Kimikosnoh No drugs except weed.

THEN SEND HER ALL OF YOUR MONEY AND SEE WHAT SHE DOES WITH IT.....WAKE UP...JUNKIE LIE..LIE...AND LIE...

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to others.

@@eileenmccarthy8507 thank you! That means so much!

Great job congrats

@@zanemoloney4630 thank you 🙏

Her addiction and being in an abusive relationship are hold up in that plan.

@@marylougeorge9890 possibly. I did it, left when man left me alone and thought he was hurting my feelings, so is possible. It does have to be planned out tho, and not let anyone in the house know. They will sabotage the plan.

@@vonderloo3184 I've been in an abusive relationship. I escaped with my 3 yr old daughter. Part of getting away is having a safe place to stay.

Understandable.

I agree with you. It seems like a bit of a cop out. Like could she not catch a bus? Maybe she was thinking Mark would give her the money to " fix her car" .

@Laurie I wonder if there is a bus to take her. If she wanted, it seems she could find a ride.

@Laurie hell no! No one gave me a ride to get my shit together! I had to stop making excuses and figure it out on my own! That’s the point 🥰

@Laurie heck no! No one gave me a ride to get my ish together! You gotta stop making excuses and figure it out on your own! That’s the point I was making. 🥰

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hey i know it doesn't mean a lot but some random person on the internet is proud of you

Because she's being honest. And that's a good thing. It takes a lot to open up to someone about things as embarrassing as heavy drug use. She's not perfect, and she's not pretending to be.

Yes, they absolutely need therapy to deal with all the feelings they've been numbing with addiction. If you get sober and your mind is a constant nightmare, how could you deal with it?

Love from Cleveland Ohio!

Oregon is 💚

Hey there good neighbor. 💜

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Well, did you get lucky? Lol. Captsaveaho

This project is not about Mark helping people.

@@thematriarchy2075 get off it already! It OK!

@@wesleyalan9179 Lol. There is nothing wrong with giving Mark the notion that we understand why he works so hard on his project. It is not about him doing all the work himself or helping others . You might want to stop with being a shit starter. You hardly ever have a normal convo here. It is ok to let Mark know that we will all do better.

@@thematriarchy2075 As intelligent as I believe you are...I also believe your a bit insane also.😅

@@thematriarchy2075 yeah but it's a bonus isn't it? They talk about their story and get it off their chest, and some cash if they need it. So I don't understand your point. At all.

@JR That's right, you Don't know!!!

@JR I have been following this channel for over a year. Yes, things may seem likely but likely is Not 100%.

Yes, it’s not guaranteed - but I guess I was thinking hope is there and she has strong maternal elements.

Thank you. Back at you.

Same Here but from Oregon 💚

Good morning! From West Atl! 🤟🤣 its a rainy day here!😊

It really does

Much love right back at'cha! Misty Lee!🤟🤣✌💜❤

Love to you from Michigan.😊💖

Louisiana here, hi neighbor!!!! 🤗🤗🤗

And still after 28 days lost tons weight still not really eating or sleeping

Please don’t use again you’ll be ok your stomach will get back to normal soon are you on methadone again ? I hope so please hang in there 🙏

Congratulations on your sobriety. That must have been really difficult getting over the withdrawls and stuff. Youre awesome and strong and you can do anything.

@@mooziet652 no not on any of them crutches this time bro it’s no different to me being on that or the other just different in governments eyes. It cost me just as much by how far I have to drive to get it. Thanks for,caring.

@@hopehope886 I hope thanks for encouraging me to keep up the fight and I plan on it. It’s hard for me to watcg videos,like this cause I no the pain and the struggle of that crutch. U need it everyday no matter what and it’s,not fun when u get to that point others that never got to that point may disagree but I know I have did it besides meth cause I like shit to much and I new if I did hat would b another thing to overcome and thanks again

Yes.