The Devil's *sshole-Robert

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  • čas přidán 10. 04. 2024
  • Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Robert, a drug addict on Skid Row.
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  • @Pandora-tk5ys
    @Pandora-tk5ys Před měsícem +121

    13 mins into this interview and the only question mark has asked him is “so Robert. Where you grow up?!”
    He’s freely telling his story, this is therapy to him.
    I really enjoyed hearing him tell his story. Hope he gets the help he needs.

  • @Sawsaw109
    @Sawsaw109 Před měsícem +570

    This made me think I would love to hear an an interview from a skid row police officer

    • @dmayo3434
      @dmayo3434 Před měsícem +41

      Mark. yes

    • @miriamalvidrez1409
      @miriamalvidrez1409 Před měsícem +16

      This is true but watch the skid row residents would be watching the video like 👀👀👀👀

    • @baghodler508
      @baghodler508 Před měsícem +28

      Amazing idea, I would say mark has tried but he's said before alot of police officers don't want to do the interviews

    • @B.White70
      @B.White70 Před měsícem +20

      There's a cop, last name Johnson, a black guy, he wrote a book about two years ago. I'll try to find the title or will ask the ol lady once she's up.
      We find drug addicted missing people in the area...
      This one guy is honest and shoots straight. Many others lie like a rug.
      Though Mark has found a few great interviews in the past.

    • @B.White70
      @B.White70 Před měsícem +8

      ​@@miriamalvidrez1409the residents are knowledgeable of the games being played.
      Most are more in the loop than the officials running it. In my opinion.

  • @mamareader2874
    @mamareader2874 Před měsícem +193

    Robert, even with your struggles with your learning disability, ADHD, and addiction, you are quite articulate and tell your story so well, without shame and full of bravery. Thank you for sharing your life with us and I hope for a happier future for you. Mark, as always, thank you for being you and doing what you do.

    • @otmafia2737
      @otmafia2737 Před měsícem

      Where are you from

    • @mamareader2874
      @mamareader2874 Před měsícem

      @@otmafia2737 Southeast US

    • @russkiy6ot
      @russkiy6ot Před měsícem +5

      You’re the kind of person that falls in love with convicts and gets manipulated into helping them escape prison

    • @otmafia2737
      @otmafia2737 Před měsícem

      Lmao

    • @mamareader2874
      @mamareader2874 Před měsícem

      @@russkiy6ot oh god, far from it lol. But I very much believe that adding more hate onto anyone who wants to get better doesn’t help. I had a visceral disgust to listening to him immobilize and rob his “clients” There is nothing to say to justify his crimes already committed.

  • @crystallc8871
    @crystallc8871 Před měsícem +311

    This is one reason why you don’t judge an addict. He never stood a chance as a child with parents like that. 😢

    • @brobsty1856
      @brobsty1856 Před měsícem +15

      His sister isn't like this

    • @JBE608
      @JBE608 Před měsícem +2

      💯

    • @dsaylor36
      @dsaylor36 Před měsícem +17

      ​@@brobsty1856was his sister given a drug business for her birthday?

    • @tonibunch2380
      @tonibunch2380 Před měsícem +2

      That happenens with a lot of kids they are ashamed of scared to say anything

    • @crystallc8871
      @crystallc8871 Před měsícem +6

      @@brobsty1856 And? I’m sure his sister’s experience with their father wasn’t the same.🤷‍♀️

  • @chesterthawkins7510
    @chesterthawkins7510 Před měsícem +206

    He never had any support at home. God bless him.

    • @robertjacob6674
      @robertjacob6674 Před měsícem +7

      It's not all drug addiction there are some serious mental illness which goes hand-in-hand

    • @DogDaze66
      @DogDaze66 Před měsícem

      Funny how everyone calls this a mental illness. Such woke fools.

    • @user-pu7we7cm3g
      @user-pu7we7cm3g Před měsícem +4

      Your right and then there's the issue of breeding.

    • @portialily
      @portialily Před měsícem +7

      Worse than no support. He was actively setup to fail. So sad.

    • @roberts.9299
      @roberts.9299 Před měsícem +6

      ​@@portialilyit's crazy how bad poverty is for quality of life.

  • @Earl_E_Burd
    @Earl_E_Burd Před měsícem +218

    Proud of this dude for being introspective and working on emotions and spirituality. Progress is not a straight line but if he sticks to those morals, ethics, and values he can keep getting back on track of progress to continue the journey despite the pitfalls and setbacks that come with the cards he was dealt. He's held up pretty well for such a rocky ride.

    • @Angtastic38
      @Angtastic38 Před měsícem +2

      Yes!!! What a turnaround! Really proud and hapoy for him.

    • @jamesdoakes4956
      @jamesdoakes4956 Před měsícem

      I don’t believe he’s turned his life around. I know so many addicts who will get right in front of your face and say they’re changing their ways, while they just did some grimy ish a couple hours prior to seeing you then leave n go right back in some grimy ish. My girls sister is the same way. Swore she wasn’t taking pills anymore, said that cps is involved because of one of her neighbors putting stolen property in her shed. And cps does weekly count or her prescriptions to make sure she’s not out of hand. We get a message from another neighbor saying she’s taking care of the daughter and has been for months because the police went into the sisters house and found a bunch of pills. And every week they go to count her medicine and her and the baby dad sneak out the back and leave because they’re still using. Not making any progress to get her daughter back. This guy here has nobody for support. No parents. Sister disowned him, and you believe he’s going down the right path? Nah, not happening.

    • @joeywright7334
      @joeywright7334 Před měsícem +2

      I agree, for him to be interested in learning how to regulate his emotions in finding some type of spirituality to help him find. Peace in life is amazing given what he was dealt. Robert, keep striving for things that bring you peace and happiness and balance in your life. You can do it.❤

  • @robotmind792
    @robotmind792 Před měsícem +180

    His story sounds exactly like mine. Drugs and everything. Now I have jesus and two businesses.

    • @Kyutenessss
      @Kyutenessss Před měsícem +6

      Im so proud of you!!!!

    • @heathermcculloch9893
      @heathermcculloch9893 Před měsícem +4

      👏😁

    • @aureol40012
      @aureol40012 Před měsícem +14

      I’m so sorry about the Jesus bit, but well done on the business stuff.

    • @tannerbell4402
      @tannerbell4402 Před měsícem +16

      “Now I have Jesus.” No matter what the world says, that is the best thing everyone can have. Very proud of you!

    • @alliebengochea503
      @alliebengochea503 Před měsícem +1

      Eeeek... 🤭
      I once believed there was a savior. Now I believe we all will judge ourselves & are responsible to get our own asses to the place we seek (enlightenment/heaven/back to the collective).
      I'm all for whatever works for ppl, but always keep yourself accountable for your own shit. Own your mistakes & work on improving the behaviors/habits/characteristics that need improving.
      I am fairly certain calling a name isn't going to be all that is required. Whether Jesus was an enlightened dude, God's son, or otherwise.. it's on you & me. Empowering to recognize that.
      Oh, & drugs, 3 out of 4 immediate family members dead (2 by overdoses.. found my baby sister dead on my supply in my room) so I know a thing or 2 about trauma & what that can do to a person.
      Ayahuasca assisted me in getting off a 12+ year opiate dependency. Psychedelics are medicine. No rehabs, ever. Admit I'm powerless?! Absolutely not.
      Sending love to all who read this. 🤗🤍

  • @youknow2469MitakuyeOyasin
    @youknow2469MitakuyeOyasin Před měsícem +220

    It's never too late to learn and grow. Good luck dude. 💔

    • @Ronai991
      @Ronai991 Před měsícem +5

      I agree! As long as he's breathing there's hope for him! Anyone can change but they have to want to change before it will happen. So many talk about changing their life but they don't want to stop the things that caused them to get where they are.

    • @robertjacob6674
      @robertjacob6674 Před měsícem +2

      As long as his next victim isn't you

    • @thelitepredator
      @thelitepredator Před měsícem +1

      I feel for you Robert I have adhd as well and school is hard for me too but I never give up you can't either 😢❤

  • @FractalityX
    @FractalityX Před měsícem +260

    A product of his environment- I'm sorry Robert.

    • @user-ws5we3vc5b
      @user-ws5we3vc5b Před měsícem +3

      Yep.... Absolutely right !!!!!

    • @necieden
      @necieden Před měsícem +5

      I thought same thing bless his heart

    • @lisakrieg3076
      @lisakrieg3076 Před měsícem +8

      So true. Poor kid never had a chance with two losers like them for parents! It's a damn shame😢

    • @Ezacary
      @Ezacary Před měsícem +2

      True, once we get to a certain age it becomes more of our decisions

    • @givenchie462
      @givenchie462 Před měsícem

      Yall say that about the kids who come up in Chicago ?

  • @johnruvolis874
    @johnruvolis874 Před měsícem +55

    Robert, you expressed yourself very well. Take care of yourself. Be good.

  • @Alchemizingg
    @Alchemizingg Před měsícem +48

    "Judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable" It breaks my heart watching video after video of people slipping through the cracks when we have more than enough resources in this country to help. We are in hell.

    • @zachadelic8110
      @zachadelic8110 Před měsícem

      End stage capitalism....profits over people...everyone brainwashed into fighting each other over stupid things and only caring about themselves...for most part obviously there are good folks but yeah. It's horrible and breaks my heart. I was homeless heroin addict for many years and the amount of horrible people throwing shit on you, yelling at you to "get a job you piece of shit", shit like that and that mild. I don't know the answer either just try to help others in my personal life or that I see suffering...try to keep a open heart in Hell.

    • @veronagrey6313
      @veronagrey6313 Před měsícem

      TRUTH !!!

    • @joeywright7334
      @joeywright7334 Před měsícem

      Facts!!!

    • @williamvanderpool5177
      @williamvanderpool5177 Před 23 dny +2

      Wrong, you are placing the cart before the horse. You don't just blame society for the results, you blame society for creating and/or neglecting the root causes that led to the results as well. If you don't focus on the causes and only the results, you will end up with more results and not less, no matter how successful you are at addressing the results. If you have a problem with mice in your home, catching the mice and releasing them does nothing to stop the mice from entering the house. The only way to stop the mice, is to fix the issue of them getting into the house in the first place. Granted, this person needs help, but is he willing to agree to follow the rules and make the sacrifices necessary? Based on his own story, he is the reason he is where he is. Very true, he may have never had the chance to know better, and that should be the focus going forward. Unless you support forced involuntary commitment to a mental hospital, all you can do as a society is to mitigate his impact on others. Meanwhile, try supporting politicians that want to stop the cause, and not politicians that claim to care after society has ended up called the devil's butthole.

    • @timlewis7218
      @timlewis7218 Před 12 dny

      Judge a church...

  • @terryyawkee5095
    @terryyawkee5095 Před měsícem +34

    "Don't have expectations of people, places or things. Be content at all times. Have balance."

  • @ian-wt2td
    @ian-wt2td Před měsícem +22

    sitting here with my son in the easter holidays and i cannot comprehend what your father did - god bless you Robert . May life get better for u

  • @davidr1122
    @davidr1122 Před měsícem +72

    He's just about ready for a job at an Amazon facility.
    "As bad as you think it can be, it can get worse" - ain't that the truth guy, never forget those words, things can always get darker and sadder if you aren't actively trying to get on a better path.

  • @maureenbrennan7485
    @maureenbrennan7485 Před měsícem +181

    This kid never stood a chance

    • @tsunamisurfer7325
      @tsunamisurfer7325 Před měsícem +19

      We’re all set up for failure… some more than others… Christ Jesus of Nazareth is the only father he needs. We all have chances, I understand your comment but it’s overused and from experience I’ve seen close ones 2 me including myself go AGAINST ALL ODDS and WIN!

    • @stillwaters7730
      @stillwaters7730 Před měsícem +8

      @@tsunamisurfer7325 Amen

    • @blissbliss3531
      @blissbliss3531 Před měsícem +4

      another childhood tragedy...you are correcto

    • @devvoid1312
      @devvoid1312 Před měsícem +27

      @@tsunamisurfer7325 he doesn't need an imaginary father in the sky. He needs psychiatric help and drug rehab. We make our own future through our actions, not faith in an imaginary father looking over you.

    • @Juneebug18
      @Juneebug18 Před měsícem

      ​@@devvoid1312 You will find our Father in the sky is actually a big part of success in these programs. Taking the monkey off your back by yourself is so hard, God is a support to most if not all.

  • @susy590
    @susy590 Před měsícem +24

    He is high as a kite.

    • @taylormajors5677
      @taylormajors5677 Před 12 dny +2

      Definitely. His been up for too long too. That's why he's constantly noodling around. His body and mind needs sleep but his nervous system ain't gonna let it happen until failure then he'll sleep for 3 or 4 days.

  • @oh.thatkyle8970
    @oh.thatkyle8970 Před měsícem +14

    you got this Robert. many people are wishing you the best and sending love and support your way. God Bless You

  • @disoldsoul
    @disoldsoul Před měsícem +53

    I’ve been watching this channel for over a year, but have never commented. This one hit me hard. My daughter was born to a meth addicted mother, who more than likely traded a sexual favor for drugs with a man who was involved in a biker gang. My wife and I adopted her from birth. I can’t help but think what her life may have been like. She has been surrounded by a loving family, a loving extended family, and receives the prescribed medication that is needed to help her cope with some of the disabilities that I see Robert struggling with. She was born like Robert, but placed in a completely different context. Robert, there is hope, but it may not be in this life. I’m going to go give my daughter a kiss and watch her peacefully sleep for a few moments. Mark, keep it up!

    • @nessupaya
      @nessupaya Před měsícem

      My boyfriend had the same situation. He had two younger siblings that got adopted and he was aged out of the system. Did your daughter have siblings as well?

    • @skywill6136
      @skywill6136 Před měsícem +1

      It's time to face reality and end all the game blame bullshit. Grab your balls and make a life and grow up.

    • @MrBushman123
      @MrBushman123 Před měsícem +2

      If there is no hope in "this" life, there is no hope at all.
      There may not be hope to live a fulfilling life as you may picture it (assuming you were "dealt regular/good cards"), but there is still hope in developing towards the right direction and living a fulfilling life on his terms.
      So yes, there IS hope in the life (on this planet in the universe ;) )
      All the best, and stay kind !

    • @ArnoLow-vd4ze
      @ArnoLow-vd4ze Před 27 dny

      @@MrBushman123 There may not be hope to live a fulfilling life as you may picture it , I think these are your own words not his....

    • @MrBushman123
      @MrBushman123 Před 24 dny

      @@ArnoLow-vd4ze Exactly, what would be a fulfilling life to you, does not have to be a fulfilling life to me or others :)
      What do you mean by "these are your own words not his" ?

  • @user-hx8mc5uo1r
    @user-hx8mc5uo1r Před měsícem +44

    Makes me anxious just listening to this guy, jeeze.

  • @scheetmcborsten7977
    @scheetmcborsten7977 Před měsícem +30

    Smoking dope, stealing shit. Real father son bonding.

  • @salvatore2004
    @salvatore2004 Před měsícem +51

    As a fellow Robert, good luck in life. Hope it gets better.

  • @brookebowers1229
    @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +75

    The still portrait is going to be one of my favourites ..I think I know what you capture in these portraits Mark . you capture the child in every subject- in tin type silvers - you have found the exact right formula of finding that child's face in the wrecks of time pain and tattoos try and cover ... you show us that innocence and beauty all humanity can relate to and I think your integration of video is ingenuous in illustrating it to a vast audience whom have never heard of Diane arbus and Mary Ellen Mark ... I admire your skill and appreciate your humanity and damn I am jealous of your gift in stills! Another beautiful work and subject - Robert I heard your story and I will carry it with me across the world and your face is immortalised in my memory thanks to Mark and your words . YOU ARE HEARD and I se and appreciate your years of perfecting this medium The Bhagda has helped me too keep reading it has saved my life- btw TROLLING ME ALL DAY FOR "VIRTUE SIGNALLING" IS NOT IN THE swu VEIN OF HELP ALL BE KIND - WITH PEACE AND LOVE BE KIND I HAVE BEEN HURT MANY TIMES TODAY BY THRE TROLLS HERE ...

    • @dmayo3434
      @dmayo3434 Před měsícem +3

      Me too... all this... to Mark, to Robert ... [the B.Gita too

    • @sheliamcfadden6523
      @sheliamcfadden6523 Před měsícem +6

      I used to talk like this if I were high or it would make me really quiet .it depended on my mood I guess thank goodness for Jesus

    • @wolfe6220
      @wolfe6220 Před měsícem +5

      You've stated this beautifully! You had the words that were in my mind but am unable to say. ❤

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +1

      @@wolfe6220 cheers mate raw real life morning for me have a lovely day ..

    • @LimoneneDaddy
      @LimoneneDaddy Před měsícem +7

      Ugh man you wrote this so eloquently, awesome stuff. Aren't we all just children on the inside, yelling out for help?

  • @christas2863
    @christas2863 Před měsícem +11

    He is a victim of neglectful parenting. Stop giving a pass to poor parents. The quote, “he did the best he could” is a coping mechanism, no your parents didn’t do the best they could. They did the worst. You suffered due to their poor example.

    • @blond2282
      @blond2282 Před 15 dny

      I agree. Parents should be held to accountability.

    • @FreeBrunoPowroznik
      @FreeBrunoPowroznik Před 11 dny

      ​@@blond2282All the way back to the amoeba?

  • @javedk
    @javedk Před měsícem +84

    I self medicate with soft white underbelly

    • @nickjenkins1663
      @nickjenkins1663 Před měsícem +2

      😂

    • @celinemccutcheon1988
      @celinemccutcheon1988 Před měsícem +3

      Me too. It's made me a more empathetic person😊

    • @Cat-gl9cm
      @Cat-gl9cm Před měsícem +3

      It has made me understand my mother and her addiction and life choices. It's like therapy.

  • @pianomanhere
    @pianomanhere Před měsícem +20

    Maybe the title should be "Robert, of "The Devil's *ssole." Anyway, I feel incredible empathy and compassion for Robert, because it seems as if he NEVER had a chance from day one. I truly hope he can someday gather, repair and reassemble the shattered pieces of his entire life, because he is a very intelligent man who has undergone so much adversity (some deserved, but much undeserved) that he needs strong direction, means and resources to climb out of all of this mess.

  • @MyChannel-rf8ic
    @MyChannel-rf8ic Před měsícem +34

    If ever there was a product of his environment, this is it. Good for him for trying to break free of it. Wishing you all the best -- stay out of trouble and stay alive.

  • @braggaboutitartistry5204
    @braggaboutitartistry5204 Před měsícem +6

    as someone who had gone thru DBT therapy a couple times before it stuck... i'm proud of you. its so powerful how it works. it's so amazing to see someone be able to find their way

  • @metanoia2506
    @metanoia2506 Před měsícem +12

    I pray for this is one!!!!!

  • @angelabeemer6793
    @angelabeemer6793 Před měsícem +6

    Gosh I hope he gets clean and wants to stay out of prison. He has been through a lot of trauma. I see so much potential in him. He just needs to leave the BS and streets behind him. I was on meth for 10 years and didn’t realize that all of this shit is sooooo far away from reality. His story can impact so many people!! Wishing you luck!!!

  • @budmafia7163
    @budmafia7163 Před měsícem +4

    You can just feel the pain in his Voice 😔

  • @corinnetraynor1272
    @corinnetraynor1272 Před měsícem +7

    Adderal is good for ADDH but is real hard to get ! This guy was served a bad hand in life ! I’m sending you blessings and hope for a better life !

  • @thecognitivedissonant3606
    @thecognitivedissonant3606 Před měsícem +7

    Will listen to rest of this after I'm more awake. Your voice sounds different Mark, you ok? ❤ Was very happy to see Tyler apologize to you and step up to clear the record. He seems like a decent young man. Peace to you

  • @chairk4119
    @chairk4119 Před měsícem +8

    Robert you matter! My brother older brother finally beat this and so can you❤.

  • @Monkeyabroad
    @Monkeyabroad Před měsícem +4

    Robert's got a brutally heavy past that's gonna continue to weigh him down until he really decides to take action. Wishing you the best, bro! Get clean and start over. Anything is possible

  • @AndrewZanella
    @AndrewZanella Před měsícem +6

    Another perfect example of he is a product of his own family environment. With the right support system, he could turn things around. All hope is not lost, all the best to him.

  • @lisalep
    @lisalep Před měsícem +23

    Best interview ive seen in a while. Keep your chin up. Much love from Scotland x

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls Před měsícem +1

      ??? Why is this the best? Just curious.

    • @lisalep
      @lisalep Před měsícem +1

      @@baublesanddolls I'm not sure maybe just his stories. It's the only interview I've watched right till the end in a long time. I usually get bored a few minutes in and turn off

    • @DaRkPlUm
      @DaRkPlUm Před 26 dny

      @@baublesanddolls Think it's because this guy is just telling his story, rather than Mark typically keep asking questions to coax it out of them. His story is wild for sure, but I wonder how common it is out on Skid Row.

  • @seedsman02
    @seedsman02 Před měsícem +4

    A bloke who knows the truth about the worst of it. I can relate with some of the stuff he says.
    Psychological trauma and depression and the ways we find to cope.
    What’re doing when you have no idea how to deal with the stress except stimulants. I feel the energy from this guy and hope he’s able to focus it on his betterment. Cheers mate.

  • @user-ch4ex3yy4l
    @user-ch4ex3yy4l Před 25 dny +2

    Major kudos to this dude for trying and trying again and again and again. Keep fighting for a better life my man!

  • @ashby4211
    @ashby4211 Před měsícem +2

    I could feel the anxiety and pain in every sentence Robert uttered during this interview. By the end of it I felt like a wound up spring too. I wish you recovery, health and love in your future Robert.

  • @corinnetraynor1272
    @corinnetraynor1272 Před měsícem +19

    Please don’t get a dog !

    • @minigirl6839
      @minigirl6839 Před měsícem +4

      Agreed. Dogs are like having a child. At least mine are. They require a lot of care. It's great that he loves dogs and wishes to have one ,but it's just not feasible for him to consider that.

    • @hannahmitchell87
      @hannahmitchell87 Před 22 dny +1

      Seconded. Children & animals are individuals, not objects. People often seem to think, 'I want a ...', rather than 'would a ... want me?'

    • @1HorseOpenSlay
      @1HorseOpenSlay Před 18 dny

      Lol

  • @wanghaf_Gl0yper
    @wanghaf_Gl0yper Před měsícem +7

    The last few seconds of him talking about wanting a dog killed me man. Much love Robert

  • @CCinthesky
    @CCinthesky Před měsícem +9

    “And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.”
    Malachi 4:6

    • @mirandasmith5621
      @mirandasmith5621 Před měsícem +1

      Are you also a Bible ap user?! This is the exact verse that came up today for my notification. Great tie to this story tho. God bless

  • @Dagstyrr
    @Dagstyrr Před 22 dny +2

    I appreciate you sticking up for your sister.

  • @kyliejones8910
    @kyliejones8910 Před měsícem +3

    Hey Robert, thankyou for your interview it was so informative, you didn't have a chance to begin with, it's all you knew but you know you are intelligent and gifted, keep going, reach those goals you spoke about, your influence once stable will be incomparable to most people, because you lived it and overcame!!! Go Robert you can do this , sending much love from Perth Australia xKylie

  • @deanofrob
    @deanofrob Před měsícem +5

    I wish Robert all the best. He has potential to change and can still have a good life.

  • @jasonweaver1532
    @jasonweaver1532 Před měsícem +29

    This guy is a real menace to society

  • @Stella_B99
    @Stella_B99 Před měsícem +2

    Robert, you have impressive self awareness for someone who had the tide against you. Stay strong 💪🏼

  • @holliclay7690
    @holliclay7690 Před měsícem +10

    Thanks for sharing

  • @ShayneScherer
    @ShayneScherer Před měsícem +6

    You can't blame someone who's never been taught anything different

  • @frotob3816
    @frotob3816 Před měsícem +2

    much love brother. stay proactive and positive. friction is healing

  • @drkdrumz
    @drkdrumz Před měsícem +3

    Dogs are truly man's best friend. Wishing you the best brother.

  • @JV-ui2gq
    @JV-ui2gq Před měsícem +25

    “I’m a straight guy but a cheeseburger is a cheeseburger” 🍔

  • @ashleychamp1544
    @ashleychamp1544 Před měsícem +26

    This is deep set trauma from an early age and unfortunately it will probably follow him and impact him until the day he dies. I almost want to say it's not even his fault for how he turned out. People who say just turn your life around just do something different just do something better...wtf! He had no chance from the very beginning.😮❤

    • @kattilathehunfreedomfighter
      @kattilathehunfreedomfighter Před měsícem +2

      True in many ways. That's where Jesus Christ comes in. He is the only way, the only truth and the only life. He can turn Robert around unlike any other false teaching. I pray that he seeks and finds Him. 🙏 ✝️

    • @-Dolce_Far_Niente-
      @-Dolce_Far_Niente- Před měsícem

      ​@kattilathehunfreedomfighter really? Because there are millions of children, across the globe, who are praying every minute of everyday to God for something...anything to eat for themselves and their families, but those children still pass away from famine! There are 100s of thousands of children who are constantly praying and begging for the abuse (sexual, emotional, psychological) their priests, preachers, pastors, etc are committing against them to end! Yet, those children are hushed, gaslit, told they're lying, etc, from their so-called supportive churches and sometimes their own families. Then the churches cover it up, sweep it all under the rug, and possibly pay off the families so they don't go to the police. Why would giving it all over to God work for Robert and other people, but your supposed God won't even end the suffering of the most innocent and sometimes most vulnerable members of any community, the children!?! Or better yet, why did this supposed God allow that kind of tortuous abuse to start? Why didn't your God save Robert, when he was young from the tumultuous events of his childhood?

  • @ronb8052
    @ronb8052 Před měsícem +2

    It's a miracle this guy is still alive. He's intelligent and was dealt a bad hand in life. I'm hopeful for him. Good luck Robert.

  • @deerski4426
    @deerski4426 Před měsícem +55

    This is a good example of why our country is imploding. People like this have no idea of what normal looks like. Chaos is the only thing they understand.
    When children are raised by broken parents, they almost always turn out broken as well.
    We live in a country where anyone can have children. Maybe we need to change that from being a right to a privilege. Just because you Can have babies doesn't mean you Should.

    • @sonyamason4303
      @sonyamason4303 Před měsícem +8

      That's what Hitler thought too. 😢

    • @Gram820
      @Gram820 Před měsícem +14

      ​@sonyamason4303 who cares who said it! The fact remains that some people do not deserve to have kids!!

    • @sonyamason4303
      @sonyamason4303 Před měsícem +4

      Although I agree to the fact some people shouldn't have kids, I don't think you know who Adolf Hitler was and the impact he had on the world. What seems like a good idea can turn horribly wrong.

    • @lynnc8188
      @lynnc8188 Před měsícem +8

      Some people are lousy parents and all kids deserve good parents. That being said, who the hell gets to choose who has children and who doesn’t?! In America?! We, the people get to choose. It’s called freedom!!

    • @lynnc8188
      @lynnc8188 Před měsícem

      @@sonyamason4303💯

  • @mamajoe1239
    @mamajoe1239 Před měsícem +12

    I really wish Mark would interview people that are in an anorexic clinic.

  • @mistiea7548
    @mistiea7548 Před měsícem +12

    He’s doing the METHAMPHETAMINE COUGH
    that cough he’s doing is something meth needle users do when they get super hi

    • @hgraham1836
      @hgraham1836 Před měsícem +1

      Clearly.

    • @zachadelic8110
      @zachadelic8110 Před měsícem

      I mean he clearly high but having been a addict for many years, clean now, my thing was more heroin but I have done lots of meth and the cough usually happens literally right after you do the shot. Usually when you do big shots as well. I never noticed that the cough would continue really after 5 min. I think this dude is just coughing possibly not because of what your saying in my opinion. Not that it really matters lol but yeah.

  • @graciesmom62
    @graciesmom62 Před měsícem +2

    I’m from Pittsburgh, too. Wishing you all the best, Robert.

  • @alastairholland9352
    @alastairholland9352 Před měsícem +2

    WOW!;Great interview!! Good luck Robert.

  • @debbiepierce4962
    @debbiepierce4962 Před měsícem +5

    Wishing you the best!

  • @barbaracarmichiel7369
    @barbaracarmichiel7369 Před měsícem +3

    Proud of you man. Stay clean and stay strong. Been there done that It leads nowhere but the grave. God bless

  • @amstergal
    @amstergal Před měsícem +4

    Robert, I really hope you find your way to a better place. Your plans all sound great!

  • @jennymcbain486
    @jennymcbain486 Před měsícem +4

    Feel sorry for this man. Hope you get on the program Robert.

  • @lmm.5619
    @lmm.5619 Před měsícem +4

    Former Az law enforcement here. The Dirty Dozen was no joke. Real bad asses. Patched over to the HA when they came to Arizona.

  • @maggiemae0725
    @maggiemae0725 Před měsícem +5

    Imagine if if somebody ever would have just love him and not want or take anything for him. To be proud of him. Just hope he gets that one day.

    • @melissamartin9615
      @melissamartin9615 Před měsícem +1

      I will say with 100% honesty- LOVE is not always enough.
      I know that sounds terrible.
      But when someone has been conditioned to live like this guy, it becomes their method of survival and the only source of comfort snd routine they know.
      No matter how much love you give a person, they will cling to what they know.
      I have given the last 26 years of my life to a person who had a shitty childhood, no love or care; became a Meth addict and was diagnosed Schizophrenic 9 years ago and this person STILL behaves the way he learned to survive on his own growing up- from the age of 12.
      He is 54 and I'm 46.
      I promise you- there's really only hope to truly help someone adapt to a better lifestyle if they can be reached as early as possible.
      I was nearly destroyed in many ways by a guy who wouldn't even blink if I died tomorrow after spending over 26 years trying to love him, support him and show him better ways.
      Mental health is the most priceless, precious thing we have.

    • @maggiemae0725
      @maggiemae0725 Před měsícem

      @@melissamartin9615 yes I'm sure that is the case alot of the time. I'm sorry you went through that. This is a beautiful and sad world we live in. I do think the best way to get through it is with love for people but it's not always enough.❤️

  • @RadRedhead222
    @RadRedhead222 Před měsícem +3

    As a recovering addict, I can tell the ones who aren't really as into changing their lives as they say. If they're telling you how bad ass they are and telling you stories of how big of a dealer or gangster, they're not quite ready yet. And I am pretty sure there's mental health facilities that would get a person ADHD meds if they really need it.

  • @veronagrey6313
    @veronagrey6313 Před měsícem +1

    This is HEARTBREAKING… Sending MUCH Love and Peace to this Sweet Kind Young Man…🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

  • @jjonez787
    @jjonez787 Před měsícem +3

    "i got the whole neighborhood hooked on meth" SWU commenters : "omg what a great guy!"

  • @markradcliffe8224
    @markradcliffe8224 Před měsícem +8

    Master Plumber? Boosting stuff for drugs? Master Plumber makes a shit ton.

    • @hgraham1836
      @hgraham1836 Před měsícem +2

      Clearly it doesn't matter the dad was an addict.

  • @lucasley20
    @lucasley20 Před měsícem +3

    Praying that he finds the peace he deserves 🙏

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum Před měsícem +2

    Good luck to you Robert.
    I hope everything works out well for you dude.

  • @bonniejean207
    @bonniejean207 Před měsícem +5

    You are smart. I hope you can get off the drugs and make it happen. ❤ 💪

  • @p99x28
    @p99x28 Před měsícem +7

    Best wishes dude ❤

  • @901mtn8
    @901mtn8 Před měsícem +38

    Dang dude, slow tf down. My brother talks nonstop when he's on meth, just like this guy

    • @hofman5827
      @hofman5827 Před měsícem +6

      Don't let him do it man, he's your brother

    • @leneo1731
      @leneo1731 Před měsícem +3

      How old is your brother?
      Aren't you and your family able to try and get your brother help?

    • @AugStolic
      @AugStolic Před měsícem +8

      Ppl with ADD also talk fast bc they’re trying to get all the bullet points in without forgetting.

    • @jessicalaurin3064
      @jessicalaurin3064 Před měsícem

      He sounds like a typical ADHD that’s hyper talkative…
      He sounds like someone over stimulated on adderal. He needs a stimulant and an anti anxiety at the same time to even him out.

    • @portialily
      @portialily Před měsícem +5

      Is that what you got from this video? He has a 1001 problems - you think he talks too fast? The guy bared his soul. And fyi, I have ADHD, no drugs, and talk fast - and lose my train of thought regularly too.

  • @kyla6538
    @kyla6538 Před měsícem +1

    Man i am really rooting for this guy. I want so badly for him to get into a rehab that can really help him. I want an update in a few years that this guy has made it and is happy healthy and thriving and has a buddy (dog) and also some real friends. Good luck Robert I believe in you ❤

  • @fionanicholson1995
    @fionanicholson1995 Před měsícem +3

    Never heard anything more tragic . Unbelievably sad.

  • @ow3wells
    @ow3wells Před měsícem +10

    Robert’s life is 💔.

  • @marcosluna7792
    @marcosluna7792 Před měsícem +7

    I mean he had some great insights & self-reflection. I hope he can get a bit straight and make an honest living for himself

  • @Jewlii123
    @Jewlii123 Před 28 dny +1

    His chuckles are heart breaking. I do it too as a defense mechanism, but paired with his story its just so sad. I hope he is able to get his life together ❤️

  • @Amar1338
    @Amar1338 Před měsícem +5

    He is a cup that is half full, not empty . Look at dudes eyes in Marks B&W. He is not evil.

  • @josephkephart9929
    @josephkephart9929 Před měsícem +9

    wow exhausting,,,,,but i got through it

  • @greywolfe6941
    @greywolfe6941 Před měsícem +29

    High on Meth. Nothing to see here folks.

    • @hgraham1836
      @hgraham1836 Před měsícem

      💯

    • @reneelibby4885
      @reneelibby4885 Před měsícem

      a lesson to be learned from all people. and a chance for introspection. always ' something to see '

  • @carolynrupard2699
    @carolynrupard2699 Před 16 dny

    Thank you both for sharing your story! You are great, inspiring people!

  • @kwristal00
    @kwristal00 Před 27 dny

    I appreciate your view and opinions on things. The way you explain things and talk to us makes everything make sense. Thank you Zaid. ❤

  • @dennisduke7475
    @dennisduke7475 Před měsícem +9

    Just wow, I really wish things could get better for Robert. You find the most fascinating people to interview. At first I'm thinking you may be in danger with this guy, and then I can't believe what he has gone through. What a life.
    It would be nice to have a return visit and hear about some good things in his life.

  • @Chungalhunga
    @Chungalhunga Před měsícem +13

    There is hunter vs farmer hypothesis explaining ADHD which would give hunter genetic advantage. I find this pretty interesting because it is linked to another research showing women are biologically better equipped for hunting and hunted much more often than we thought. Some sources claim 80% of women used to hunt, it seems they never stopped :)

    • @izzydeadyet7336
      @izzydeadyet7336 Před měsícem +2

      I believe it, I feel like women have traits that would make them good hunters.. not all women but normal ones at least

    • @inconceivabledark
      @inconceivabledark Před měsícem +7

      In certain animal species it is normally the female that hunts to provide for her offspring

    • @benjaminjantzen1398
      @benjaminjantzen1398 Před měsícem +2

      WHAT?!? Hahaha, no.

    • @dharmicshaman9519
      @dharmicshaman9519 Před měsícem

      ​@benjaminjantzen1398 agreed, people are in la-la land with the PC stuff. There are tons of tribes still around living as they always did, women don't hunt in them. The weaker slower gender hunting makes no sense. I'm sure in some cultures women are taught to fight as defenders of the home but it's a last resort.

    • @Chungalhunga
      @Chungalhunga Před měsícem

      @@benjaminjantzen1398 Are you into scientific research about this matter?
      I used to think most women don't have good orientation in space, making them not so good hunters, until the proved me i was wrong about orientation.
      Does it mean they are good hunters? No, science doesn't work this way, a lot more data is needed, i'm sure scientists will soon get very precise answer.

  • @peacelily64
    @peacelily64 Před měsícem

    Robert thank you for sharing I hope you read the comments your story was meant to be heard and now you know right from wrong you can live your life more positive and move on ✌🏻

  • @n-p-3244
    @n-p-3244 Před měsícem +3

    I cannot believe people like this are on the streets. The amount of damage they cause to the public is insane. No wonder this country is going under.

    • @Kyutenessss
      @Kyutenessss Před měsícem +2

      Wow so you miss all this man was up against and decided to instead judge him as what is most wrong w society??? Weird.

    • @n-p-3244
      @n-p-3244 Před měsícem +1

      @@Kyutenessss I guess we watched completely different videos…
      Did you not hear how many people this man has harmed, hurt and god knows what else.
      Of course I have compassion for the man, he was raised horribly. However, being out in the public where he will eventually kill somebody is not in the public’s best interest. There is a reason we used to have asylums.

  • @bartblalock9238
    @bartblalock9238 Před měsícem +7

    Don’t do drugs

  • @jenniferpangallo8947
    @jenniferpangallo8947 Před měsícem +1

    I really like this guy ❤ I have hope about him that he will turn his life around again. I have a lot of the same mental health issues & am a recovered addict. I had no help or support either...but I did it. Ive been living a totally different life that i never imagined before for 12yrs now. He can too! I hear the positivity in him,it's in there... he's just gotta dig deep. Good luck to him.

  • @dennisrivas5445
    @dennisrivas5445 Před měsícem +2

    If "$20 is $20" was a person.

  • @peterlubbers5947
    @peterlubbers5947 Před měsícem +3

    I hope you make it Robert!

  • @ritamccomas9271
    @ritamccomas9271 Před měsícem +3

    😊Heeey, Mark, sliding in another interview on us this morning, huh!🙃😊🌻

  • @philippopenik8880
    @philippopenik8880 Před měsícem +2

    what a situation to be born into----my goodness...he can still make it....hes still young.....there is no better time than right now to change ones life---if you really want to....i wish him the best...

  • @conniehanses
    @conniehanses Před měsícem +2

    I hope he finds the support and help he needs...💙🌎

  • @johnnaforfreedom9389
    @johnnaforfreedom9389 Před měsícem +3

    A dog doesn’t even deserve this life. Don’t get a dog u can’t take care of

  • @maccoretti51
    @maccoretti51 Před měsícem +72

    Dude is going nowhere fast

    • @HappytreeLuis
      @HappytreeLuis Před měsícem +5

      Very fitting idiom.

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +12

      that is defeatist and cruel to say about a subject in an ary work whom has told their story - that is elitist in the fact no one has the right to question this guy's story! this is an art piece he isa subject whom will read this and it is not our place to conjecture on the validity of his story - be kind these comments can help people try not to hinder

    • @pambeforethestorm9784
      @pambeforethestorm9784 Před měsícem +8

      ​@brookebowers1229 beautifully said, have a great day! I also hope this young man heals and gets better, I see hope there for him and everyone else going thru some trauma in their lives..💖💕💖💕✨️

    • @bstone2b
      @bstone2b Před měsícem

      very fast...

    • @brookebowers1229
      @brookebowers1229 Před měsícem +3

      @@pambeforethestorm9784 yes! i was watching this when my surgery fell through today - i send you love from ireland Pamela i thought no one would hear me today thank you

  • @terriecochran6165
    @terriecochran6165 Před měsícem +1

    Wish you to get in a good place and get the help you need. Good Luck !

  • @Flicxi_is_inter
    @Flicxi_is_inter Před měsícem +3

    I’m always fascinated by the people who want to be heard so badly, all that’s needed is the camera to be on and they just go…

  • @QUINCY_XXII
    @QUINCY_XXII Před měsícem +12

    Mark probably like,
    "I'm tired of these guys complaining that I don't publish their videos. I was trying to save them the criticism. Whatever, now I'm posting them all"
    You can usually tell which ones are the liars by how long the video is. Usually the short videos are the ones who have "exaggerated" tales.

    • @pambeforethestorm9784
      @pambeforethestorm9784 Před měsícem +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Noooo, you really think so? I was believing him during the roller coaster ride of his story!

    • @QUINCY_XXII
      @QUINCY_XXII Před měsícem

      @@pambeforethestorm9784
      My guess is with Mark, the goal of the channel is to try to humanize them but in order to do so, they can't be bragging about how they turned a whole town into meth addicts.
      This dude just admitted to that. Personally I would not have published that because it doesn't humanize him. Lol makes him look like the Devil's Asshole and it I think Mark is empathetic enough to know that while it won't be a bad look for his channel, monetarily, it would look bad to the already tainted image of the interviewee which Mark wants to transform from a simple druggie off skid row to a human worthy of compassion.
      But interviews like this don't help and you can try to direct the interview as much as possible but you can only do so much with people, especially ones of the this mans temperament. So the only proper and protective thing to do is not publish it but some people want the exposure so bad they will hound Mark and I think after that whole Whittaker and Rebecca thing, Mark is pretty much done trying to protect every one, while pursuing his goal, only to be backstabbed.
      So now he's like, eff it lol. I ain't mad either.

    • @S1mL1fe
      @S1mL1fe Před měsícem +6

      I actually know people similarly to what Robert’s growing up was like. I think it’s city versus country people tbh. I can’t relate and it sounds fake the pimps and crap. Totally overblown, like how aren’t they in prison for life with the stories they tell or I try to research some of the events they say happened and there’s nothing. But then like Robert it sounds completely legitimate. Some embellishing but not much I don’t think

    • @DeeP-_PerspectivE
      @DeeP-_PerspectivE Před měsícem +4

      How can you tell? His story sounds totally plausible and legit?

    • @QUINCY_XXII
      @QUINCY_XXII Před měsícem

      @@DeeP-_PerspectivE
      Rapid firing events about your life in an environment that allows you at least an hour to elaborate is a red flag for me.
      Think about an addict who is looking for quick money to feed and addiction. Then imagine the addict hearing about a guy who pays people to tell their story about their life. Even if the addict don't have an eventful life, the addict will make a story as fantastical (what he thinks fantastical) as possible in order to convince the man paying them that they are worth the money. Also, the addict would want to get this done as quickly as possible so he can get his money and get on with his life.
      He even said,
      "I just go down to Skid row to get what I got to get and go."
      What you going down to Skid row for? Drugs? Money? Prospect of money from a guy you heard pays for interviews?
      Lol he also said,
      "Well when I'm done here I'm probably going to go get some dope or see my PO."
      That means if Mark pays him for the interview, he's making t known he's going to go use it to buy d.rugs.
      But hey, he may be telling the truth. The ADHD, schizophrenic, bipolar, who made a town addicted to meth and then turned Minister.
      I don't know man lol.