Fentanyl Addict interview-Royal
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- čas přidán 30. 11. 2021
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Royal, a fentanyl addict on Skid Row.
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Don't apologize dude. It takes a real strong man to allow his tears to fall.
HIS STORY WAS SO REAL AND RAW😌
PREACH...SO TRUE!!! ONLY REAL MEN CRY!!! Don't lose hope Royal...where there's a will there's a way. And your still here my friend...never apologize for your pain and trauma
True x
It always makes me sad that people think they need to apologize for crying or showing emotion.
@@badxblondie DITTO and I’m one of them ppl too but FUCK IT!! it feels good to let a good cry out now and then…out everyday if your want
The fact that he chose to finish the interview instead of taking the money and going to buy it tells me he’s got a good soul. May he find his path and achieve true happiness
He chose not to because he was already high, knowing either way he would get that money, and he chose to finish to tell his story because he might not get the chance. Just wanted to put that out there as someone who's was an addict to multiple things to tell you what I know I see here
He was already high?? Did u watch the video??? He said he was dopesick probably 8 times....
Addicts are master manipulators who constantly lie. He is NOT dopesick
If he was truly dope sick he would have bounced outta there quick. Believe me on that. You will screw over the love of your life to not be dope sick. Put that in perspective.
@@tylergraziano205 some control it better than others, some can function better and I'm talking from experience
I was totally blindsided by the specific type of abuse that he endured.
My most sincere prayers go out to this man, and to every other victim that was abused by the same people who abused him. I couldn't even fathom such a thing.
Seriously! I can only imagine what happened to him at 6 months old too!!!
Thank you so much for not revealing the whole story in your comment!
You can see his pain . Thanks for sharing your life with us. Much respect to you.
Well when he said he beat a dude brains out with a tire rinch and the judge told him to leave town by sun down that did it for me.😂😂😂🤣🤣 that's dat dope homie
A man crying and releasing all that trauma is one of the most beautiful demonstrations of true strength there is on this fucked up planet...it was an honor to hear his story!
Hmm , I demonstrate true strength almost everyday. :)
Well said
not true. I hope he gets better but to think he is the planter's hero is so stupid.
@@420spacecowboy I think we can all have more compassion for other people and not less. Calling someone stupid is really toxic and this forum is not really a place for that.
A man crying in front of strangers or on TV is not strong. You smash that shit way, way deep down inside. Put your work boots on and pull your shit together. Cry in the bathroom where the wife and kids can't see you. A man's job is to assure your family that everything is ok and to look strong and confident even if life is turning to shit around you. If the person who is supposed to be the rock or foundation of the family is sobbing like a teenage girl what kind of message do you think that sends your woman or your children.
I respect this man and everything he stands for , that man faced and went through HELL and yet he still has morals and respect.. stay safe brotha
You from Milwaukee?
@@sakenfor4683 yeah I am
@@sakenfor4683 how tf you just guess that😂 guess where I’m from it’s in the Midwest too
@@WoodyFn1 lmfaoo facts wtf
@@WoodyFn1 but "414" milwaukee, i guess that's how he guessed lol
Man what an interview. Better story then most movies I’ve seen. Really pray this man gets some peace in his life. I’d donate to a go fund me for detox if he went
Right? It felt like I was watching Forest Gump. Lovin this guy.
Me too!!! If anyone starts a Gofundme, please
Post it. This is a good man that did what he had to do!
Watching him just punk it out and finish the story then admit he feels his withdrawal onset diminished it is about as genuine as it gets. Not many people would have continued, most would have copped then maybe come back. Not to mention Mark was willing to help....this channel never ceases to hit my heart.
His pupils are tiny he's high and lying, his story is complete and utter bs. They call it "kicking the habit" because your nerves randomly fire and its just not happening. You seriously think you could admit murder in court and they just kick you out the state? Come along now children. Trust me. He's high and he's lying. Addicts are manipulative. He's invented and practiced this story as he says. Pitiful stuff
Thank u shyt is a load of bs not gna kill someone n judge gna tell u too just bounce and if someone was dopesick trust me they wouldnt be able to sit so still
I wrote a comment saying how genuine he is and how sad.... I'm a recovering addict, haven't touched dope since 2017, & I didn't even think of what u said. True asf. Ik I couldn't ever sit still, go to work, nothing
@@suedenim6590 you don't know Gary,Indiana.
@@suedenim6590gay for pay 💰 💯 😅
Wow, Royal has had such a wild life, and this interview only scratched the surface. Please bring him back so we can see how he’s doing. Thank you for this, Mark and Royal. Very inspirational on many levels.
Yes keep us updated
I agree!
Agree
Sounds like utter bs to me. hells angels bike gangs and he literally killed someone was about to be put to death and then gets set free. Ok then bud.
He I think he’s exaggerating everything he says
Everyone has potential but this guy has so much it spills out in his ability to story tell and communicate naturally through subtle humour, even while getting dope sick... massive props and hope the mans get to shake of those demons from the past
I come from a privileged family, and I’ve always written off people who do bad things as bad people. This is so far from the case. People do bad things when they are put into bad situations. This story was seriously more moving than words can describe.
Glad you’ve realized that! I respect that! I’ve been on both sides and I’m farrr from a bad person! But this shit will make you do bad things! It’s a horrible thing.
I think it's awesome when people are willing to open their minds and change their perspective. Good on you!
I'm happy to hear because that's the whole point of these interviews.
Bullshit.
People do bad things, because they are bad people. These "situations" aren't created by themselves, out of the ether. People create the environments they inhabit.
You don't come from a "privileged" family. You come from a family full of people who made decisions in their life that benefited them. There is nothing wrong with "privilege". You need to start THINKING, instead of repeating stupidity that's in vogue in current year. "Privilege" has a definition, and it's not a bad thing.
People are poor, because they choose to be poor. People are in "bad situations", because they make piss poor decisions. No one "does it to them". They do it to themselves.
You're naive, and you allow other naive people blow bullshit up your ass.
This man's "story" is just that, a story. We all made fun of these types in prison. They are stupid, and have nothing going for them, so they make up stupid shit, so people with think they're interesting, or "tough". They're just idiots full of shit. They take stories other idiots tell them, and make them their own.
Nothing this dude said was true.
Bottom line, people are successful, because they make good decisions.
People are not successful, because they make bad decisions.
I've wallowed in the gutter with this trash, when I was young, making bad decisions. When I decided I wasn't trash, I stopped making bad decisions, and now I'm "privileged". I wouldn't trade my "privilege" for anything.
Stop feeling guilty, because others are worthless. It's fucking stupid.
Not totally true I grew up with a kid who had the nicest parents had brothers and sisters who turned out fine he was never in a bad situation he was just a psychopath
Their pain is always so close to the surface that as soon as they start talking about their childhood the tears start flowing. Thank you Mark for giving these people a voice loud enough for society to hear.
❤❤❤❤❤
damn right
Exactly...My heart breaks for all of them. I thought my past (which led to addiction)was bad until I see how other people had to grow up😥
When there using they don’t feel nothing
Excellent way to put it
He's got a heartbreaking story! His mother truly damaged him.
I hope that he finds peace and freedom from his addiction some day before it's too late.
Can't understand how a mom could sexually abuse their son
@@dontbelongherefromanotherp9807 I can't either.
Yeah his dad his garbage also. He could have made sure his son was taken care of but he wasn’t enough of a human to do the very basics of being above vermin at all.
@@menzere2009 True that.
Every adult in his life is trash. He said his mom was a 16 year old sex worker, in prison and his daddy was 20. Like she is a abuse victim herself and his dad is a pedo. The biker gang and everything else. Like he didn’t have a chance tbh
wow.. his mom sold him.. this is beyond horrible. He's had such a difficult life :( I hope he finds a happy & clean life!!
It isn’t real. I know this guy.
Let me tell you something, these interviews are sooo important for struggling addicts!! They just want someone to listen to them and someone to care!! Talk to one and I bet you’ll hear the craziest stories of your life!! I love this channel so much and what you do. Sooo much respect!
He cried a little, and I cried a lot. I often forget that as shitty a situation I'm in, there's always someone worse off, and always someone stronger than you. Soft White Underbelly always reminds me of that.
True and real
Yeah, me too. It helps me put my problems into perspective.
It's why I love watching horror. hahaha. Because no matter how bad I feel, those people have it worse :P
Amen
7 billion people in the world, and still eventually there's a person who literally has it worse than anyone else
Drugs numb your emotions. I can imagine how emotional this guy would be if he was actually sober. I went through the worse emotional Rollercoaster when I got sober. Everything like the smallest things that isn't even sad was making me cry
they both numb and amplify your feelings. i promise you he would be better off without the drugs
Yes you are 100% correct.it takes a while to adjust once you're sober but it's so much better.i feel for that guy.
I'm going through a similar boat "getting sober" I had to really crank back my drinking and staying off all drugs together. I think I drank 4 or 5 pints in 24 hours. I know at least 4 but maybe 6. The next day was awful and I wanted to cry so bad but I couldn't. A few days later I'm much better. Thanks for commenting.
@@rossdanes9631 Pints of beer or hard liquor? Ive twice drank 2 pints of hard liquor back to back and once ended in a jail cell and the other time a week in the psych hospital. Take care of yourselves, you deserve it!
We need it to cope. People don't understand how brutal life can be.
Strong man right here, as a recovered addict I know how tough that had to of been to tell this story while feeling even a little bit sick, this guy amazed me and he continued while being offered money for a fix. I hope this guy finds peace he never had a shot at a decent life it saddens me on how many of them like royal there are. Much love royal stay strong man!
Don't apologize for getting sick. It brings the humanity in you to the forefront. There's a vulnerability to it. I don't think it took a single thing away from your story. And honestly, I hope someday you're interviewed again & living a sober dream if that's what you want for yourself. Listening to you was fascinating, though, truly.
the fact he willingly finished the interview before getting well shows his character. I battled addiction for years on and off and detox is the absolute worst thing I have felt in my life.
What this man has gone through as a child is horrifying. He has a beautiful soul. Praying for you, Royal 🙏🏼❤️
These fentanyl addict interviews have truly inspired me too quit the shit myself. 24 hours sober... Long journey ahead but that's what life's about!
Edit: it's been exactly thirty days and I'm super struggling, can't lie.. Just split with my fiance of over 6 years, wanted to let all of y'all know I appreciate all the comments and reaching out. Y'all the real MVPs, still sober but man am I close to just saying fuck it.
2nd edit: It's been a little over three months now since I decided to start living again, thank you to everyone for the kind words and thank you for the hateful ones too. It's all been an inspiration to keep going. Also want to thank Mark the owner of this channel for these interviews, I hope they help others as much as they have helped me.
How u doin
@@patricklevesque3 Trying to take it one day at a time. Came very close to relapsing three days ago but thanks to my fiancé I didn't. Just gotta keep my head high and focus on working and staying clean.
@@TheDiodoros I was clean but I had a few slip up's trying to get into detox then rehab
Hell yeah, stay connected no matter the ups or downs
@@patricklevesque3 part of the process brother, strength and hope man
Poor guy, he's been through a hell of a lot. Wish him well!!
I really feel for this man. I relate and empathize. This man is the perfect example of how you can be an addict and a criminal but not a bad person. All my love Royal.
I’m pretty desensitized to all this being a recovering addict myself and an avid watcher of this channel- but I cried the entire time watching this interview. People like to act like addiction is a choice and that were just weak people. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Look at all this mans been through! And he’s still sitting here telling his story. Hang in there! You are strong and you are worthy! Sending so much love and grace!
this. 💛
The ones that call you weak, are not worth your energy. The strength it takes to get sober and fight daily to stay that way is the hardest thing a person can do, and it never ends. Please know, I see and value you!!!❤️❤️❤️
I feel ya on that. Nobody wakes up and chooses addiction.
No body chooses addiction but we do have a choice on what we put in our bodies...hey I'm not saying it's easy...I've had a roller-coaster of a life and I'm finally getting thru all the bullshit...best of luck to the ones struggling.
I agree. And am also a recovering addict.
Royals story is so tough. This is the first time I’ve ever heard someone Thank Mark for what he’s doing for them. Mark you show all the rest of us the what and the why help us to understand it’s not so black and white. Helps me to be more compassionate. We all have a story to tell. Most of these are way harder than we could ever imagine. Thank you Mark.
Lots of people have thanked Mark. I've watched all the interviews that he has posted. What was different that I noticed is that he had a gift for Mark. Not too many people have done that.
For him to have survived all he's been through, and still obviously have the heart he does is a testament to his strength. It's sad he hasn't had more chances. I hope he gets one somewhere down the road.
“Never break ones values” really hit me because when you were sold to the wolves, abandoned, disowned and were broken in your young life values have to be rebuilt from the ground up when you wake up to your reality.
Royal has lived a life that is unforgettable. It’s a shame addiction is whole-hearted and a stubborn dependency. We all suffer from addictions and they seem impossible to break because all addictive substances actually intercepts our will-synopsis in our brain and the toxins also deteriorate our grey matter and prefrontal cortex for reasoning as well as tap into our natural resources for a boost of dopamine, etc. as the bodies main purpose is engineered to heal itself.
ETA🌹
When he mentioned his dad at the beginning and nearly began to cry, that shit broke my heart. I hope this guy is doing okay.
@@pandaman1968 A rapist is innocent?
@@pandaman1968 that’s his sister dude. But at the same time you’re right, what he did after bashing the guys head in was super unnecessary and borderline psychopathic.
When he mentioned what sexual act he would have to do to his mom blew my mind. There's some sick people in this world🤦♂️
@@pandaman1968 dont blame a person living in hell for doing bad shit. rape and murder is unforgivable but dont act like he was born like that. evil is never genetic, its situational.
@@valhalla797 Tbh my life isn't a Hell like him but i'd kill anybody who touch my family too. Especially if that's some one I don't know.
Biloxi is like Vegas with sweet tea NAILED IT!! Amazing interview! Royal you should write a book 📚
Wow! He's been through it. I'm in recovery from fentanyl and it's very rare to see a fentanyl addict that still has a soul and cares about people. He's a good soul, you can tell.
He steals cars and punched a gas station attendant out. His stories are mostly BS. You respect that??
This is wild. I’m from Mississippi, and I looked up some of the names he said and some of the people are friends of friends of mine on Facebook. Wild ass story man. Hope you get everything worked out.
what are some names
he is a liar sorry
@@jaredatkinson6669 proooof or yooou're the liar
I have been a phlebotomist for over 30 years with a lot of experience with iv drug users. He is right handed and does most of his needles in his left arm. His left hand is swollen because of how all the needle sticks have restricted proper blood flow in that arm. I hope he doesn't want to die but even if he doesn't overdose blood flow restrictions are the beginning of infection then death. Please try another path my brother. You deserve better but you have to believe it yourself. Love to you
I noticed the swelling in his hand too. I hope he finds a way out of this addiction. He knows it’s going to be harder than heroin but it has to happen. He can do it. Believe in yourself. ❤️
Not just his hand, his whole arm is swollen. But I've been there. I hope he gets clean.
It’s interesting that you pointed this out.
I’ve noticed one swollen arm on most of the IV users interviewed on this channel and I was wondering what caused it.
Thanks for the information.
@@amelie9271 could also be from getting an abscess, hitting an artery can also cause that
Hey nurse,that edema is getting bad
Mark has provided a safe space for the broken, lost, and hurting to tell their stories. They can let their guard down for just a bit and find some relief just being heard by someone who cares. 💔❤️🩹
🎯
Beautiful message, I agree.✌
He definitely is a blessing to all
“Safe space” 🤔
@@Fishing-gs9ku is “safe place” less triggering?
I love how he wanted to finish telling his story instead of going to get high... He's a strong man. I hope he finds his inner soul.
I thought the same. At his core strong, sensitive and thoughtful.
He seems like a genuine guy, wishing him all that he needs & hoping things work out for him! He deserves so much more than he's getting..
Damn. The fact he was able to finish high school and enter college with the absolute chaos he lived in is amazing!
He said it perfectly right! Addiction is unmanageable. No matter what you tell yourself, you will either recover or be an addict.
@@joefox9765 yep, accelerated decrepitude since early sixties and being born 64', I started to really notice it mid-late 90s and I didn't even know what poly tics were. I learned quick by 2000 and y2k scam, I knew we were in for something shocking, well we got the war on terror and the patriot act was ready months before 9/11, confirmation of our controllers and where we were headed.
Only recover from a hopeless state of body and mind.
Coming off opiates is one of the most emotional experiences ever. Learning to feel again.
Fried bologna
That is the truest shit I've ever heard man
10 years a heroin addict
Yep. 16 years here. Coming off feels like death, to me. So here I am another year on... I just think I would miss it too much, so what's the point. Terrible attitude I know.
I felt this because I been hurt an have no expectations for people cause being let down by people you truly love Hurt an being deceived an percs wud take me away from all of it an I would not feel nothing an I was happy cause I didn't wanna feel the pain so yea it does stop the pain but I been fw so long I don't know how to feel it's hard for me to care or truly love hard but my kid's my kids give me that feeling an mom but other than that I'm numb to alot of things
289 days clean for me. Staying away from demon pills
How would you know? You've never done opiates
Listening to these stories reminds me to try harder to be in my grandkids life to be present and available for them. I want them to know they are so loved and cherished. They have so much more to navigate through in this life than I did 50 years ago. ❤️
Guy has lived the one of the most tragic and crazy dramatic lives I have personally ever heard. Respect to him for surviving his struggle and still being a decent enough guy. I hope he gets to see his son and that he gets clean again and lives a happy life.
You should be in movies. You remind me of Robert Duvall. Make sure your son can find you when he gets old enough to come lookin. He deserved to know what a unique man you are!
I honestly think I would be friends with Royal in real life. I'm a recovering pill and heroin addict. I've been clean for just over 3 years. This man is one hell of a man and I have high hopes for you Royal. I really hope there's an update in the future . Thank you for allowing us to hear your story Royal. ❤
Way to go Jennifer😘 It's people like you that inspire these Desperate souls. Thank you for sharing. They need people like You, To give them hope that they can do it too thank you sweetie. So proud of you😘✌
@Dank Dank You just have to make the right choices and not really "hang out" with the drug user. But you can absolutely still be a friend and try to be there for them in their recovery. In the beginning of my recovery there would have been no way that I would be around users, but I'm well past the hard parts. Royal says quite a few times that he would like to get clean. You're right though, my sobriety and recovery come 1st above it all. I do hope the best for Royal.
@@charlottewillis9582 Thank you 😊
You would be surprised.
I’m coming up on two years. Congrats on your 3!
I was so taken in by this interview. He is a crazy storyteller. We need a Royal Part 2!!!
This is very powerful🥺 I just discovered soft white underbelly, I am binging these videos! Thank u for doing this. I can relate on a completely different level. Thank u Mark!! I hope Royal is safe and doing better....many blessings to all involved.
Ive been listening to SWUB for at least 2 months now, and this is by far the best interview ive heard. The way he talks about what really happend in New Orleans. Man, we in California got such watered down news about it. My heart goes to all the people in the south who went thru it. Thank you for your story. And once again thank you SWUB!!!
It was so cool how mark was concerned about him being sick and offered to give him money to get his drug. I have even more respect for mark after hearing that.
Yes. 👍❤️
Exactly!
See, I don’t. I understand why, but not cool that he enables like that. I have to wonder, how many of the people he’s interviewed he’s given money to for them to get well. I love this Chanel, I’m an avid watcher and wholeheartedly love what marks doing here, but I don’t think that’s okay. (I’m sure I’ll get a lot of slack for this comment, but I stand by my opinion :/ )
@@xomelxo1435 he isn't enabling. He is paying them for their time. Every humans time is valuable just as every human is valuable. Its not like he pays the same people over and over to do drugs...smh.
We would never know anything about these individuals if he didn't do what he is doing.
@@doll2607 when he says I’ll get you what you need right now at the end he’s implying it’s enabling. But yeah the guy is also getting paid for his time.
And yet his soul still shines as bright as ever
The brightest stars burn the fastest
Broke my heart since the beginning of the interview. What a brave young man.
This has to be one of the best videos on this channel. Royal is such an interesting person and I really liked that he would rather finish up the interview insted of getting his fix.. this is some true strength! Hope he gets something figured out with his son, you could really see the pain when Royal was talking about his son. Thanks SWU for this interview.
He’s been needing to release this pain since childhood. 😢 My heart goes out to him. Peace and blessings to you good fella. 💗
Wishing the same to all of you too.
PLEASE do an update with Royal if possible...no words enough to wish him nothing but the best...biggest hugs from Downunder, from a former addict ...you will get past this 💕
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What do you think an update would be. Hes been doing the same thing his whole life. Unfortunately 2nd grade verse same as the 1st but this man knows how to survive. I really do hope he gets clean.
What a story. Thank you for sharing. My heart goes out to this man. Royal. I hope he finds peace. Incredible journey.
Wow, this has me in tears. You are such a strong man. You have a purpose. Your story is very powerful. I watched this video due to the fact I lost my baby brother to fentanyl recently. Keep your head up.
So much emotion so quickly. Was not expecting that. Says something about his character that he can open up like this right away. A lot of pain in his life.
In my experience most addicts are constantly holding on to loads of trauma and sadness they want to be able to let go of. When you get someone like this who genuinely wants to hear everything you have to say, it just comes out like a flood. Addicts who live on the street are very closed off and defensive, because they are constantly in fear of what can happen if they let their guard down. But inside of themselves there is so much pain they want to let out.
Poor guy needs help needs to get off that shit
He’s addicted to drama as well. It’s really hard to go back to a normal boring life from being on the streets.
Addicted to drama so even momma couldn’t save me
this has to be one of my favorite interviews on this channel. i really hope he is doing well. would love to see an update
These stories always humble me. They show how blessed I am and how often I take things for granted.
I've heard rough stories throughout my life but this story of his is just unbelievable. Mentally strong dude to have come this long way and be on this interview.
Lol if you actually believe any of it
Unbelievable is the operative word here.
Yeah, he lost me at the whole eating out his mom to show love part.. that shit just sounds made up
@@celebralpelosi5031 I know right! lol! Most people on this channel are so gullible.
Lol yes lost me at the “friend ate by a alligator part” no scratch that. Lost me at the.. it’s just so happens you get inherited by your aunt your very first house in New Orleans the same exact year of hurricane Katrina… full of shit Lmao
This was hands down the most interesting story I've heard from your channel. This man had my attention from start to finish, even with it being one of the longer videos you've done. I hope to see a follow up for him, and hope he's doing well.
His pupils are tiny he's high and lying, his story is complete and utter bs. They call it "kicking the habit" because your nerves randomly fire and its just not happening. You seriously think you could admit murder in court and they just kick you out the state? Come along now children. Trust me. He's high and he's lying. Addicts are manipulative. He's invented and practiced this story as he says. Pitiful stuff
@@suedenim6590 Cool man. Ya gotta love CZcams Phychiatrists
@@D_2387 friend if you believed that nonsense, you're the one to be pitied. Cheerio👋
@@suedenim6590 Never said what he said was factual, just that you went about the matter like a complete ass.
@@suedenim6590 Tell us what the real world is like then
These stories need to keep being told to mainstream media, please share this video. We need to keep helping people before the children are in danger. It's one way to low or stop this cycle. Thank you for telling your story💓
You did a great job telling your story Royal. I appreciate your perspective. It helps me understand and have compassion.
I was addicted to fetty too, I went to the methadone clinic and haven't touched it in almost 3 months! It can be done, keep your head up!
Good for you brother. Stay strong.
Now on them liquid handcuffs… it’s a journey I’m on subs, keep your head up
Them liquid handcuffs
How r u hope well I got two years in may 2022
Awesome did that same thing over 40 days now off every op
Just shrinked back from my computer when he described what he thought loving his mother meant.
love your channel Mark. Did you know that handing a tissue immediately stops the brain from processing the emotion. the stuff you learn in rehab and treatment is astonishing
@@hattchetman_2128 it's actually not, it's a proven fact,but we are all entitled to our opinions on the subject.
@@crystalparker3487 no it actually is bs people like you make me laugh.
Mark, thank you so much for doing this work.. it is so important that people get to tell their stories
My 1st thought was that he needs to write a book. He needs to write 4 or 5 books. He's maintained sensitivity. That's amazing.
What a crazy life story, and Royal did a very good job telling it.
Compared to his childhood, mine was Disneyland
Thank you again Mark for these interviews and how your caring touches the deep hurt in these people. Royal, when you first started to talk, I thought you would be this bad ass dude with a hard heart, but when you started to cry, I felt so sad for you. You touched my heart with your tears. Thank you for telling us your story. God bless you!
This is the craziest story I've ever heard bravo. Mark you're doing an amazing job of allowing these people to speak
Damn. Great story. I mean I know it’s a picture of misery but he told it so well.
I know what ya mean
This guy could be someone I could go fishing with, or get into trouble with as kids, or just hang out an contemplate life with but sadly our lives took different paths. I hope Royal finds his way.
Respectable.
@John Smith Depends if you are bigoted or not. People like to put others into groups, such as 'good' and 'bad', because it makes it easier for them to compartmentalise and understand the world.
@John Smith So much of a dirtbag that you couldn’t help yourself but to take 38 minutes and 19 seconds out of your wonderful life to watch this video and to comment on the height of your pedestal compared to his?
Try to be nice to someone today… it would make this world a little better if you did, along with me and everyone else too. Smile more.
@John Smith Trauma does terrible things to people, but then I suppose you wouldn’t know that. If only we could all be as wonderful a person as you are John.
@John Smith ur a privileged idiot u might as well not have watches the video he said his own mom shot him up with heroin u prolly couldnt fathom urself being off heroin
This man inspires me. I hope he knows how many people he's touched by sharing this.
What an amazing young man! He has a huge heart! His survival always involves others that he cares about! My heart goes out to him and his girlfriend ❤
Wild story. Unreal the abuse that parents dole out to kids. Mom forcing him to do those things because she thought it was loving, is to me, unimaginably hard to comprehend.
@Michelle Devine that is actually a very good point I didn't even consider
These last few interviews have been SO RAW. Two minutes into his interview and my heart dropped for him. My heart progressively sank even more for him as I continued watching. Sending him love, light and positive guidance.
One of the best , most interesting , sad interviews yet .Thankyou Mark and Royal .
Amazing man……..and great interview. Thankful you chose to document folks life experiences.Means a lot to me👍🙂❤️
This was hands down your best interview. Wow. What an amazing person, this guy really captures the title of your channel- he really inherited the Kingdom of Suck. What a captivating individual that somehow kept going through life bearing a lot of hidden wisdom.
This guy is so sharp, and has so much potential. His stories were all very interesting. Wishing you health and healing
This guy is 100% full of fucking shit Lmao.
"Stories" is right its utter nonsense. His pupils are tiny he's high and lying, his story is complete and utter bs. They call it "kicking the habit" because your nerves randomly fire and its just not happening. You seriously think you could admit murder in court and they just kick you out the state? Come along now children. Trust me. He's high and he's lying. Addicts are manipulative. He's invented and practiced this story as he says. Pitiful stuff
@@suedenim6590 you sure?
@@suedenim6590 yeah youre the expert
@@claymack1109 I own and run a foodbank non profit friend so, yup
I'm mortified and gracious that you share stories such as these. Everyone has a story, and under the right circumstances this man could be seen as incredibly successful under society's standards; he still hasn't lost who he is even after all that trauma. The line "The Japanese suck at making firearms, because the one I had to her forehead misfired 3 times" speaks volumes to this man's story. I hope for the best for him
Mortified means embarrassed
You’re amazing Mark!!! Love your channel! I’ve turned so many people to your channel who became followers 🙌🏼💯
Its hard to form a sentence when you're dopesick. Royal, youve got heart.
I gave 11 years of my life to herion/fentanyl I’m actually over 3 years clean now found the best wife I could have ever been so lucky to have and we both never looked back on that life. We now have two daughters just bought a home and both work hard every day. It just goes to show no matter how bad you are you can pull yourself out!
Very proud of you. My ex wife has been a lifelong addict. Most addicts don’t recover but this gives me hope that maybe someday she can be a mom again to our kids.
ey Trav...wat did u do inordeer to detox nd stay clean?
Justin the best thing you can do is love from a distance the kids definitely don’t need to see or hear about It I grew up the same way my mom was also a heroin addict we use to do it together and that’s definitely what gave me the mindset that it was okay but it’s definitely not ok. I’d never talk poorly about your kids mom your kids will one day understand why mom couldn’t be around. I hope your guys story turns out as well as mine my mother is going on 5 years clean now. I’ll definitely be praying for you!
@@mikeunt6333 Staying busy and finding something you really enjoy doing helps a lot I know that’s tough at first because of the withdrawals but The quicker you get your mind thinking of other things rather than not being sick or what you gotta do to get high. Surround yourself with really good people and stay in constant touch with them. Always remember an addict alone is in bad company don’t be afraid to ask for help I’d do a medical detox if that’s possible where you live. once you get over those first 3-4 days I promise it gets better
@@The-real-doc-holiday totally proud for you, internet stranger ❤️
This guy is the Best Yet!!! Unbelievable story and the way he tells it. Best of luck Royal. It’s never too late brother!
So much strength and wisdom in your words. Prayers for your sobriety and peace.
I pray he gets help, I pray he gets reunited with kid after getting clean.
Amen 🙏🙏
Same but it’s practically impossibly to quit fent without relapsing which usually means overdosing because of the tolerance drop
The way the court systems are and the fact that he has multiple records throughout his life even if he does get clean the courts don’t give a fuck
I got a friend who has a long ass record from his teenage years and he’s in his 30s now and still can’t get his kids even though he’s been clean off drugs for seven years holding down a job for five and everything
they don’t give a fuck the court systems are all fucked up and it’s sad =(
I pray he starts telling the truth every once in a while
@@ganggang6146 who are you to say he was lying? A lot of it seems pretty damn bizarre to lie about
Another one where I'm saying "no way is this true".. and yet I don't think he's lying
Regret causes pain causes mistakes so insightful and taught me so much for my life. Sending you prayers.
Thank you, Mark. This was one of my favorite interviews yet. Most interesting! 🤔 No one ever decides they want to be an addict. So much trauma 😢 it takes courage to tell our stories. I truly hope he makes it out some day. ❤
This man lived life so hard he makes dark souls look like bloos clues. I actually have chills . God bless him.
I love how he relates things to southern things like "sweet tea". Please bring him back for a part 2, 3, 4, 5,....I'm so interested. Very powerful interview. Some of his words shook my soul.
I had a rough up bringing and man, this man has veen thru the ringer... hes so genuine, head up despite his situation; its nice to see such a strong person. So smart, so driven. I hope u c this man, im a recovering addict & WE DO RECOVER
My heart goes out to this man
He's a beautiful human and I hope life gets much better for him
He deserves a break
Thank you for your body of work, Mark. Truly powerful, humbling and important. I am a fan.
You can tell he’s a great person, hearing his story and trauma was heartbreaking. I really hope to have an update on where he’s at and how he’s doing! My brother is in a similar boat, just like Royal he would do anything for me and he has.. I miss him like crazy and the pain of not being able to help or change anything for people in their situation is heavy. Sending love from Canada ❤️
@Madelyn It’s True what you’re saying about him. Are u in Vancouver? I’m in Montreal. I’ve been on different opioids over the last 15 years, yesterday it was my 15 year anniversary of my chronic pain nightmare. I’m lucky that I have two young sons otherwise I would’ve checked out of here along time ago. Maybe they’re not so young, 7 and 12. Over the years my body has become dependent physiologically on these medications. I went through detox once, And when 11 months without taking anything, but My pain is so severe, and I just wanted to enjoy my sons birthday party, so I took some of my oxycodone, the pain melted away and that was it, I was screwed. I’m on Suboxone now and it’s working pretty well for my pain, I hate some of the side effects of it, However I’d rather have this side effects than the severity of the pain. At least I get to enjoy my kids, much more so than I did for so many years.
I really felt for this guy royale, look like a real good person. I wish the general public understood addiction better than they care to. I’m going to be in Los Angeles with my two boys for most of the summer, It would be really interesting to run into this guy, but I’m not bringing my kids to skid Row, that place is terrifying.
I hope that you get your brother back…I can tell you care for him dearly. Good luck!
I just lost my brother last year to his addiction.
Always make sure your brother knows how much you love him. Check on him and tell him as much as you can.
@@JRock514514 ibogaine
Great person???
Lmao.
I'm sure even he would disagree with you.
@@anthonylewis9256 have to travel to Mexico to get it or??
I need an update on him. This was amazing, he’s amazing
I thank you Mark for all your interesting films it makes me understand sadly that my problems are small. I wish every body you interact with the hope for a better future.
Dang. Imagine knowing that your own mom sold you for drugs. I can’t even imagine. Royal, it’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel.
Never apologize for your feelings or your emotions. Your feelings are valid. I’m sorry to hear about your son. Stay strong man. Sending you nothing but positive vibes and love.
Damn brotha, I've only watched 1 minute and 17 seconds of this and I could tell this poor man didn't have a chance at a good life. No guidance, no love, no affection from his parents just darkness. I'm sorry my brother! It happens to so many and I'm sorry that this has to happen to anyone.
This is the best interview I've ever watched on this channel. This man has been so honest about being thru so much. I felt this so hard...you made me cry multiple times. I want an update for this man.... And please find a methadone clinic and get off Fetty.
After watching this, I feel so lucky to be were I am and have the family I have. I feel so bad for this guy from the beginning he was set up to have a hard life this man deserves a lot of respect
Keep pushing my man