Transgender Woman interview-Erica
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2023
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Erica, a transgender woman on Skid Row.
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“Just go to church. That’s all I had to do.” 🥺 My gosh this is heartbreaking. This one really tore my heart up.
I hope you make it back home
When ever i watch mark’s videos; i feel i live in different planet. So many broken souls if they were in different circumstances would be very great ppl. I wish them well all.
Same here. So very sad some of the things children have to endure 😢
So many Skid Row is one of the saddest places in America to see. It’s unfortunate and 💔. A lot of them have the choice to get out they just don’t want to. It’s super expensive to live in Cali my apt is $3600 a month. A burrito is $25 before tip on Uber eats
@@Missstrish OMG! I thought CT was expensive! How can anyone survive there!? My heart aches for these folks.
@@cherylmichaud9294 Sell burritos. 😅
The evil in this world is unimaginable
I feel bad for this person. Abused and confused. I hope they find peace and joy.
They need to find help. Medical and spiritual.
They?
@istayfly all.
@@david-pb4bi He*
People who are trans are not ‘confused.’
What a world. Just because they were pleasuring each other at 8 or 9 may be more of an indicator of sexual abuse. Children act out what they experience. I truly believe we have an epidemic of sexual abuse in childrens formative years that dramatically effects a lot of our population. Sexual orientation is something that should be explored at least post puberty. Any child that shows an interest in sexuality has most likely been exposed to something by an unhealthy adult.
Agreed 100%. I would suggest that even watching p0rn as a child, can be just as traumatic as abuse.
@@Parrotgirl-Tattoo yes. The subconscious and conscious mind experiences deep and lasting programming from ages 1 to 7. As an adult we carry underlying beliefs, interests and preferences that can be deeply linked to childhood experiences. Particularly, censory experiences (such as viewing pornography). Much like this individual masterbating to memories of copulation with cousins in childhood. It is over simplified for us to believe one is born gay or had positive experiences pleasuring a family member under a sleeping bag at age 7. Historically speaking, we have repressed sexuality in our country in a way that has not benefited expression. We have also repressed the truth of childhood trauma and early exposure to sexual acts and how that interferes with healthy development.
@@TEM14411 So true.
@@LoneWulf278 my prayer is more people begin to understand. More people begin to heal. More children are raised to love themselves and have bodily autonomy. ♥️
Kids are exposed to it so early now. It's permeated culture and since we're a more open society we don't interfere with them once they've discovered it. On the one hand you could shut it down, but you'd also be imposing upon something that people will naturally discover anyways, so the question is how long should children be sheltered from this?
Wow! I had a decent family...well, my mom died when I was 11 and my dad was a crackhead who ran a porn ring. Any abuse.....well, not for my family except I had sex when I was 6 with my dad's friend and I'm sure he had something to do with it. Erica has had trauma from the get go. I pray you can get help🙏
Mark, thank you for helping us as viewers to become more compassionate people by learning other people's stories. I really appreciate what you do for everyone. Thank you. ❤
What has always struck me, watching these interviews, is your approach to subjects, your profound gentleness. I've gone through a few so-called 'counsellors' who could learn more than a thing or two from you, Mark.
i be tryna tell people he doesnt get the credit he deserves for these interviews
@georgina- yes it’s true. Mark is full of compassion and love and actually helps these folks
@@maryronan8446 dude he exploits these folks. he makes bank
Wanting to suck sick when you're six doesn't mean you're gay. I think that means you've been molested. What a sad life story. Hopefully she finds a way out of the cycle.
I’m in tears, especially seeing Erica breaking down toward the end. I understand her profound brokenness and offer an “adopted family. We have no problem stopping by where she lives and help with food and expenses. Please let us know how we can help. Mark, you are a real-life Angel and I have mad respect and love for you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤ bless you!
Give me a break.
I like Erika and wish I could help him.
@@stellapivovarova5625 lol you like her so much you’ll misgender her?
@@stellapivovarova5625 I guess maybe start by not misgendering her. I wish I could help her too. I hope we get a follow-up.
I just cannot imagine the strength it takes to survive this kind of life . Erica you are in my thoughts and prayers . 🙏😓
@@Emperor_Shao_Kahn lmao💀
Its a man💯
All the best Erica❤
You’re a resilient soul, I hope you see your family again soon.
Mark, Have you tried to go up to Oakland and do an interview with Derrick Soo? I would really love to know about his background more. Derrick is the man who lost millions during the Banking / Housing crisis and has been homeless for a number of years, survived an aggressive type of colon cancer, and ran for mayor of Oakland last year.
Yes Indeedy Erica, that was Stockholm Syndrome!! It is how you survived.....as I am sure you are aware. I am so incredibly sorry that you were made to endure that horrendous crime against you! You are one of very few to survive such an ordeal. Bless your heart - Be Well!
I watch alot of these videos but this one hit hard , when he cried i lost it 😢😢. I truly hope he can heal.
" I was 12 years old and had sex with one of my DADS friends" ! At 12 I barely knew what (kissing) meant !
they m*sturbate to memories of them doing things with their cousins at the age of 9-10. this person is deeply deeply damaged. i hate to say someone’s too far gone, but this is what happens when an abused person never learns what normal is. i wouldn’t go as far to accuse them of being a p*do or anything, but its evident that they never even began to heal from their childhood trauma. if we don’t establish a better plan to deal with the mental health crisis in this country, we’ll see more and more people whose thought processes are warped like this.
NO KIDDING!!!
@@vickitrotter3404 thank u for contributing to the discussion ms. trotter
These comments are brutal. What happened to tolerance and non judgmental attitudes towards Mark's work. Erica stay safe. Get off drugs. Hoping for the best for you
There no hate like Christian love.
You spelled Eric wrong.
@@meganostra6633 Sad cringe-lord. :(
Its a man💯
Americans only care about hurting each other
"I grew up with a pretty decent family..." Then says his mom died when he was 11, he was raised by her sister, his Dad was a crack head and ran a porn ring... So ironic that these people with such tragic lives so often answer Mark's "tell me about your family, where'd you grow up" with "I had a great childhood" then proceed to tell of childhoods of full of endless trauma that they don't seem to recognize as such. It's just what it was. What a sad perspective.
Good point. I think it's a societal thing. We all want to characterize our childhood as being a good one even if that is questionable.
This poor guy is excusing his fathers bad mistakes for the simple fact that he fathered him, but is a worthless man, and there’s no excuse for allowing any one to sexually assault your child.
I love you Erica. Heard every word. Standing ovation, full tears. I’m crying not just from the things you described going through but because you have such a strong and beautiful spirit and no chip on your shoulder. As the days n etc go by I won’t forget you and what you shared. Thank you. God bless you. Your friend, Amy. Say hi to frisco for me
I just saw your GoFundMe and just donated. Love you Mark!!!
I try and watch every single one of Mark’s videos. Sometimes, if I’m busy, I’ll just listen, but don’t watch the whole thing. At first, I just listened to this one. But then, halfway through, I stopped and watched. When Erica said she had AIDS … my heart just stopped. So, so much to have to go through in one’s lifetime. My heart just aches for you, Erica! I wish you nothing but peace and so much love! You’re in my thoughts ❤️❤️❤️
Women or a man.. this person has a lot of pain and deserves compassion. Anyone making fun of them is a real low life..
That's a women's response. By showing sympathy we encourage others to follow his terrible path
@@randomshizz7225 it’s the correct response. Men don’t bully others for dressing however they want. That’s what high school girls do
Milirose I agree with you 💯%
@Wallnuts your right on point 🎯
@@Wallnuts Hmmm, so wearing a skirt to school, as a man, would be no problem with other men? Most hate on trans people comes from men.
Fragile, dismissed, understood, sweet, and lonely.
Erica find and follow yr soul. Please know yr a human being like the rest of us. 🌹
Poor thing. Your story is heartbreaking. I hope you get healthy and sober and can live the rest of your life in happiness. ❤❤❤
Title REALLY undersold this one.
@35:00 that is heartbreaking. i hope he knows he can still go to church and find peace. I also hope he gets some care for his hiv/AIDS. it sounds like the meds are not working if he is losing weight etc. what a sad life.
If it was possible to do a headcount of all Asunta in the world I’m almost certain that there are more broken people than there are emotionally healthy people and it’s heartbreaking.
Thank you Mark for so many great interviews, I'm spreading they word about your work here in Sweden😊🙏 You and your guests make a difference❤ Come to Sweden sometime and I'll show you around☺️🌻/Sarah
And ill show him the junkies and nutcases to talk to 👍
Erica, it's never too late. Whats done is done I pray for a bright future, love and happiness for you...sending you a big viral hug
My family lives in Iuka, MS; It is on the state line of TN. Erica is correct in that drugs are rampant although it is in a dry county (Tshimingo), small and poor. Meth/heroin is a huge problem in this area. It is on a lake and there is very little to do there except during the summertime, hence why many begin experimenting with drugs. Religion/Christianity also has a huge reign in the community. In Iuka, you either for to church or smoke dope (or both). I wish better for this community. I hope that Erica can find the peace that she is desperately longing for.
What a beautiful person.. This one brought me to tears... ❣️
I really pray she gets to see her family ..
That’s a man
@@ShiestyApe No she's not! What part of her is a man? Use her preferred pronouns next time.
@@towelman8589 lmfao its a man you dummy😆🤡
@@towelman8589 nice troll
@towelman 858
His chromosomes, his prostate, gametes,...... The list goes on!
Nothing about hi m is female.
Stop with the bull💩.
When I watch these videos I am reminded that MAN is the most dangerous animal of all. No one should be without a roof overhead but it so much more complicated than that. Erica is smart. I really was moved by this interview and felt hurt for her struggles.
Erica, u did not do anything wrong. Children are not doomed to abuse or a life filled with harm because of simple things like not attending church, etc. The world, grown ups, people around you have hurt you. You are beautiful and strong and we love you.
When Erica broke down saying all she had to do was go to church it hit home that’s what I need to start doing to 🤍🙏🏽
Wow that made me cry …so much love to you Erica May God be with you x
This is a kind soul. God bless.
This is a prime example of being born with shit stacked up against them. The way he talks about his father and the man that held him in the basement… he still talks highly of them like he never understood really love or care.
*she
@@annalomax1843 so you're saying that he can birth a child?
@LadyKate more like give them a lobotomy lol
Erica your story is so heartbreaking. I hope you find your way back to your family.
Oh this was tough. So much trauma for one person but so much strength to keep going. I don’t think people talk about how big of a factor grief is. I’ve experienced a lot of loss within the last two years and cannot imagine the amount of lives people on the streets see lost. Of course it feels impossible to get out of their addiction when you’re swimming in years of trauma and grief that seems never ending. All my love and healing to Erica, I think amazing things can be done in their life.
What’s even more incredibly sad is evil liberals and the soulless left wing media with big pharma lobbyist are pushing this *INSANE* ideology on children. Tom boy girls are given testosterone and evil Dr’s are mutilating their chests and chemically castrating effeminate young boys. Big pharma is evil, democrats are self seeking soulless narcissist and racist and always have been, and this insane gender ideology is ruining a whole generation of children. Save the kids.
I wish I could take away all his pain and replace it with unconditional love.
Thank you Erica for telling your story, much love to you❤
God bless you Erica! ❤
He need professional help.He was heavily abused (sexually) from young age .I think Mark was shocked too.Some ppl saying that these interviews helped them to become more compassionate-for me to understand how evil is deeply rooted in ppl.
Erica seems like such a geniune soul. Best of luck to her❤
Its a man💯
The stories shared on this channel never cease to amaze me… what folks go through. Erica, I hope you made it back home & that you’re experiencing some peace.❤
Such an honest account of a life full of sadness, trauma and regret. Erica, reach out and grab what life you have left with both hands ! You have such strength ! Please accept our heartfelt best wishes from England. ❤
The hateful comments are coming from people who are trying so hard to compensate for something inside of them that they are afraid of.
I think the truthful, logical comments are coming from people who just have common sense. The hate is coming from people who don't want to accept the truth, and are upset because some people won't feed into this delusion.
@@sweetteacurls I once worked with guy who openly hated homosexuals, maybe 5 years later he connected me on Facebook, but he was no longer a he.
@@sweetteacurls no ,the hate comes from bigots thats the true !
@@ow3wells sounds made up.
@@Okayyycool I thought his views on homosexuality was insane, I didn’t see this coming, neither did the other people who saw the photos she posted on Facebook.
Absolutely chilling story
My family is from Mississippi too. Please tell Erica that she doesn’t have to go to church, she IS church! Much love to her. I am in awe of her bravery, and I wish her peace.
She “is” church?
I believe the same as you. But I realize that with church attendance dropping in the last decades, the people ending up in these situations has gone insane. There must be a correlation.
@@mollyswanner1607it's the other way around
When she said "...I would go to church..." n started crying, I teared up. I used to be so invested in knowledge that I lost faith. Hearing her testimony, I hope n pray the Lord's desires stay in your heart, and let God open the doors n pave the way🙏🏾👏🏾 in Jesus Holy name! Hallelujah 🙌🏾
she didn't mean god or anything having to do with the numinous. she was merely saying that her trajectory could have been much different if she had not rebelled so strongly against a conventional lifestyle when she was younger. don't make this about your idea of what a god is - she was raped and imprisoned as a child - hallelujah? cmon cut that crap out and be a human being for a moment
@@federationspace5264 out of curiosity.. do you believe in God? I think you took my comment out of context. I was just saying when she said that, I felt like I could relate to her. Even if she wished something else my comment would still have the same meaning. That some choices are made out of free will instead of logic. For me my free will messed my whole life up. Coming back to faith just happen to be it in this case
@@yooyang111 no i don't believe and i'm agnostic about the whole thing. it's good that you're doing better.
Oh man this guy was totally sexually abused by his dad! Damn!!
the situation where the person goes back to get abused always confused me to a certain extent even though I do a smaller version of it to myself. I get drunk and cry almost every single night no matter how hard I try to stop it, its been years and its so hard to stop. I recently moved in a woman who was complaining of getting abused and raped, we were a couple for about a month and I showed back home after work with everything of hers gone. she went back with her abuser then messaged me about how she wants to kill herself and that she regrets moving back. The human mind is wild...
Poor Soul~ what a tragic life. I hope he makes out well🙏
Such a kind soul. I hope she finds her way back to her family. 🙏🏻
That's a boy
Through everything...the advice was , school , church , and doing the dishes... praying for you..
Sounds like he wasn’t cognisant of being sexually abused. From being abused by his father’s friend to that hyper-sexuality in early teen years and so on.. he describes it as a ‘normal’ thing almost. I find it hard to believe that it doesn’t affect one’s gender identity or sexuality.
anybody calling this dude a woman is screwing him up worse
“Go to Church” I lost it 🥺😭😭😭
Absolutely heartbreaking hearing this story, I really hope they are doing okay
They???😂
He is a man not a they. There is two biological genders; man and woman. It’s science.
Her?????
@@marthadgreen8216 him he man born with a penis not a woman. Also “what is a woman”
@@sadiejustice1915 What part of her is a man? She was always a female.
This is nuts. I feel so bad for that young man he was, and am so heartbroken for the person sitting there.
I live in Dothan, AL. It’s changed a lot. Not so much an old town now.
You know my dad grew up in Jacksonville, FL right off Blanding Blvd. You were on the west side of town. It’s seedy over there. One thing that’s a little confusing is you say you were in a basement. There are very few basements there due to the water level (I basements are rare). It absolutely had to be moldy down there.
Much of your life has been heartbreaking. God bless you.
Is there a way we can contact Érica?
My word, the strength of Erica is staggering to me. Amazing and awfully sad stories, and to be whole and beautiful after it all? ❤ Erica
Whole and beautiful... hmmm...
@@SEJ3333 lookup Kintsugi
He's not anywhere near being whole. He's just another sad, broken, abused human being.
@@azfinn113we're all broken in different ways. Look up Kintsugi and what it represents.
Wow, what a world out there! Unimaginable. And if people knew half of what really went on, they’d be a lot kinder to other human beings.
This is so sad and true. I am praying for her to find peace from within
Him, that's a dude, especially as a women yourself a man pretending to be one is ridiculous
@@Pneuma462. the dude as you call him is correct he was harmed physically and emotionally he carries these wounds in his soul he is very very damaged and confused
@@Pneuma462. If you haven’t figured it out, Pinhead, SWU is not really the place for you. Go back to your Trump rally, pin dick.
You were not just a spoiled brat. None of that in your childhood is your fault. You lost your mama and we’re sexually abused at 12. You were looking for love and acceptance. And a monster took advantage of that..you were 14. Not your fault.
Has anyone tried or been able to verify the case against Erica's abductor? I tried looking up cases in Jacksonville, FL around 2001 but haven't been able to find anything! I would like to investigate the case more if anyone has any more info. Thank you!
I'm not 100% convinced this really happened. I think he is a deeply disturbed individual.
The insight Erica shows at the end of the interview is imcredible. The simple things like family, church and school are something getting older and wiser the hard way make clear
This is sad.....this person needs help, so much help.
Erika I really wish that something comes your way that makes a part up to you, some opportunity for you, your Intellect, something that you really enjoy! Send you a big hug from Austria 🇦🇹❤️
I feel so sorry for him, he’s had such a hard life. I hope he gets some help, he is only 38
Sending so much love to you, Erica ❤ your soul really shines and I just really wish good things for you.
I love you...thank you for your testimony
You are a beautiful person. You have held on to the beauty in life in spite of all you have been through. I see you gorgeous human. You have a friend in Chicago. XOXO
Thanks for helping them Mark x
💚 I wish Erica so much healing, health and peace
Another person that life has hurt tremendously. 😢
@LadieKatie huh?
Erica, you need to be proud of your strength throughout your journey. You have been through hell and back. Love yourself because you seem to be a moral person even though you’ve been through so much. I will pray for you!!
You need to enjoy the last part of your life.
This broke my heart. Absolutely devastating what has occurred to you. Praying for you.
Mark thank you for listening.
I wish I could hug you right now. You are loved Erica xxx
Absolutely heartbreaking.
Plenty people go to church every Sunday but they still not saved or the church is lukewarm...Jesus Christ is the only one that can save you...cry out to Him...He is your only hope.
I had a pretty decent childhood…
…my mother died when I was 11
…my dad was a crackhead who ran a porn ring
…self harm
…had sex for crack at 12 with one of my dad’s friends
…teenage promiscuity as the “experiment” for others sexuality
…had sex with a teacher
Thank you, Mark, for giving people a platform to speak. Most people would stop at “decent childhood”.
Sending love your way, Erica
Erica -THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY! You are not stupid nor do you need to go to church. Family is important and having people around you that can help you and pick you up is key. You are a fabulous and extraordinary individual. I hope you get to San Franciso and find a new path. :) # don'treadthehate
Don't ever tell a person they don't need God. What is wrong with you?! He does need a relationship with Christ. His entire life would change.
@@judgejenny2251you’re an idiot
@@judgejenny2251 the ironic blasphemy of people thinking an all-powerful god needs their help doing its job.
I want to agree with you about not needing church, but as someone who's had a mental break I can say that there's a part of our brain / psychology that when the shit hits the fan we reach out for a power bigger than us for help. And that safety mechanism is important (at least it was to me), to have that life line available when in need. Once you've reached out for it in desperation it's hard not to respect it.
@@izzycrybaby1164 that wasn’t what was said…
Erica, you are loved. Thank you for sharing your story and your loving, beautiful soul. Wishing you so much peace.
I hate that some people were never even given a chance in life … so sad.
😭 😭 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 for Erika. I see a beautiful soul
This one is going to stick with me. Devastating.
That was a rough one.
I can barely understand what he is saying.
I believe that's from the trauma she has experienced from such a young age.😢
@@roxannemoser *HE
Then don’t watch
You are one strong individual.
Amazing black & white photo of Erica on the thumbnail,you really captured her beauty!
I am shocked and horrified at that truck driver who held him in the basement,I hope he got time for the freedom & her childhood he stole. She is one in a very few that survive such torture. I wish her strength on her journey.❤
I think he’s totally confused about his sexuality
I used to drive thru Iuka every night driving a tractor trailer. Tishomingo Mississippi has some strange named.
Damn. After all he's been through he seems like he still has very much a great level of consciousness. He's very hurt and troubled but not totally gone. Really pray for individuals in pain like this. Curse his dad's soul. Poor guy refuses to blame his own dad for his abuse to this day.
Ricky: I thought exactly the same thing! He probably still blames himself.
SHE. Erica is a she.
Erica is a WOMAN! Respect her pronouns
@@towelman8589 ???
she
There is PLENTY of misery in life. It’s horrible.
As I am watching this interview and trying to understand what this person is saying ..said the city Dothan Alabama..I live in Dothan this is my hometown and have lived here all my life. Dothan is a large city and the truck stop was a pilot and now a flying J’s..the traumatic events in his life have been truly horrific. Yes he needs help and I hope someone that sees this could reach out to him. God bless
Just pointing out, this persons pronouns are 'she/her' rather than 'he/him' :)
@@annalomax1843 she just bore her soul and you're worried about pronouns 😩
I also live in Dothan. That was wild to hear. I've always heard that the flying J was a hotspot for sex trafficking too. Crazy
@@claytonlingo5384 using correct pronouns and the fact she just bore her soul aren't mutually exclusive things...
@@annalomax1843 Hello there, this is the commenters daughter. My mother did not mean any harm by using the incorrect pronouns accidentally. My mother still does not understand the LGBTQ+ community, as for she did not mean any harm. As it’s still hard for her to understand pronouns, and adjectives towards transgender women/men. We both apologize for making a mistake, but please do not correct her as for she was just trying to let out her opinion and how she felt on the situation. Thank you for reading. - Kellis Daughter