Ex Gang Member interview-Gilbert
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Gilbert, a former gang member now living on Skid Row.
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" It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" Frederick Douglas🙏🙏🙏
Richard Mombella De Hernandez Amen
Richard Mombella De Hernandez
The Lord builds up Jerusalem;
He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:2-3 - www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%20147:2-3&version=NKJV
Frederick Douglas has nothing to do with this fool.... completely out of context ... you think your clever uggggh the internet and the comments
@@samuelstewartbeals9417 I never stated he did. It's obvious the quote makes a deep statement. The man lacked parental love.
What ever you jack ass..... this man sells drugs, murders, gang bangs and is now a bottom leach and you post a quote of Fredrick Douglas... you said enough now stop your shit!
I think this one is my favorite. He starts kind of tough talking. Then the more he talks the more the wall starts to break down and who he really is starts to come out. Beautiful.
Yes i agree his story is really touching to me and iam pretty sure it's cuz i can relate to a lot he's been through and i feel like it's me talking except the prison parts but i no one day we will be better and just do right. It's just hard to let things go when you have been hurt so much. One Day it Will Be Ok.
Yeah, I saw another commenter say Marc is like Oprah for gangsters, lol! He really gets them to open up and cry and stuff.
Sarah T he didnt start out as tough. I'm not even 1 minute in and I can hear his voice was cracking not even 20 seconds in just saying his parents were emotionally unavailable
His soft white underbelly begins to show like most of these people on here
U can’t cry or get personal ever in the street life you’ll get killed right away so he probably never talked to someone like this before not even his parents because they don’t like him
I respect a man who keeps it authentic, regardless of his lifestyle. He's the true definition of masculinity because he wasn't afraid to let it all out. He's human just like the rest of us. Peace & Love Gilbert.
I know...the more vulnerable he became the stronger he seemed. I hope he can make his way back to his kids, they need him!
100% Takes Courage to tell the truth.
I respect a man who takes care of his offspring regardless of his lifestyle.
Amen. Well said.
More like the definition of accessory
I haven't seen a grown man cry in a
While. 😢😔 Uncensored. Raw. Live.
Respect. Salute.
I never saw a man cry until I seen a man die famous words from Scarface
@@MRbigisland808 Scarface will have to answer to the Almighty for that. 🤨
When he begins to cry, that is what gang banging is in reality, depression, sadness, scars & regret. Wishing Gilbert all the best in this journey of life....
Word life
bro what the fuck are you chatting about
That is exactly what it is. At the you end up hurting your love ones full of regrets depression you hit it dead on
I have a huge feeling that he was intoxicated. So unfortunate.
That was nice of you bro God bless you and yours
gets187 LOL
"I love to love, sobriety is a good thing" This man is a real OG
He can do this . You can tell he's tired he needed to talk
I love when someone's asked a simple question and they respond with they're whole life story. It shows that person needed to get all of that off they're chest. This guy is an example of that.
It also has a lot to do with the person who does the interviews.
The person asking the questions.
If that person is approachable, calm, and genuinely interested in the person they interview, the person picks this up.
Mark Laita is a very special person. He sees people. He's not doing this for a newspaper, he's not employed by anyone. He does this because he's interested for real. And that's really rare.
Of course there's other great journalists and interviewers, people always talk about Oprah Winfrey as one of the best in the business.
I'd much rather see Mark do an in depth interview with Prince Harry and Megan Markle.
Because he has no personal interests. He doesn't stear the interviews in any direction. The best videos I've seen are the ones where he asks no questions at all.
And he doesn't kiss people's behinds. He treats everyone the same. That's unique.
I am impressed that Gilbert was able to speak about his emotions. Society teaches men that they must be strong and not show emotion. That is so wrong. We are all human and we all have emotions. If he is only 2 weeks sober he is going to be feeling overwhelmed with emotion. (Everything that one holds in comes out at once when you get sober). He showed some really great emotional insight on his behaviors, anywhere from his parents not giving him emotional support that led to gang life to drug use. Gilbert needs more family support. If his family is not being supportive of him and if angry at him, ignoring his children he will have a difficult time with getting clean and sober. A program would be very beneficial for Gilbert. A program would teach him to deal with a family that is not doing the right things and he would gain support from the program. I hope that Gilbert can get out of his current life and see his family, there is a much better life out there.
Hmmm sunshine girl , blonde bush.
Its like when people apologize for crying. They shouldn’t its pretty fuckin brave to be that vulnerable.
To this day all he wants is to be loved and to be accepted by his parents.
A hug and an I Love you can be the most powerful and meaningful thing in someone's life....
And that he is worth being loved unconditionally. Being loved less than your siblings or half siblings is confusing and you never heal from that pain. It’s a betrayal of the heart from the only people in the whole world that are supposed to love you and have your back no matter what. The heart doesn’t run out of love...there is more than enough love for all the children and more, not just one or two wanted children. The kid in us still wants our parents approval no matter how hard we try to deny, harden, numb, harm or punish ourselves. That pain is always there growing and often affects our decisions on a subconscious level. It will definitely affect all your relationships later in life. Gilbert needs to know he is worth being loved and valued. Why just survive when you can teach your own kids how to thrive.
Favoritism in Mexican families is very real for me, that resignated with me. We will never know why are parents do the things they did or who of the siblings they had to protect more. I just tell myself, they did what they could, they did the best they could. I’ll be praying for you Gilbert and your children. I can definitely understand how the self-esteem goes first and new anxieties and fears enter into our lives because of other people, but you’re right we have to also be accountable for our own contributions to that. God bless!
Rosa , muy cierto
I really agree with you Rosa. Favoritism is for sure real in our family. My dad, may he RIP, was always the one who thought of others. He wanted the best for my primos. I always feel like it's the Tias who put that favoritism out there... we need to love on others tough.
Ya tu sabes... yo tambien favoritism was in my family too but all I know is I had a bed to sleep in a roof over my head and food on a plate.. agradecido to say the least!
There's favoritism in families of all races... Not just mexican families
We're very recentful, too many grudges.
I see a hurting boy that never received love and feels worthless.
Set up for failure from the start
Pretty much.
Same. I see myself in this guy. Thanks to God I starter to change. Everyday is a struggle till this day.
@@destroyer.e
I am glad you have Christ in your life. You will have bad days and good days but you have a hope and future. You have a bright future ahead of you brother. Keep the faith! Your race is NOT over. The Lord has something in store for you to do. Someone for you to bless and encourage. God has a purpose for you right now! Step into HIM! Smile Christ is for you and loves you!
@@jasminebarnes3358 you sound crazy. When someone says god, that might be their god. YOUR god may be christ, but dont assume or push that on anyone else
I had to give this a like this man really made me realize under all the tats and tears people are human
I've always thought that all these tattoos are more of a warning sign, that they just want to be left alone
This hit home🥺 Gilbert if you ever get to read this te mando un chingo de amor y fuerte abrazo.🙏🏼❤️
Damn it was tough to hear his voice start to change at 11:30...stay up homeboy and stay strong..best wishes brotha.
..man I can feel this mans pain, i've seen the same pain of what the drugs can do to a person,personally,been there, clean now 3 years.god bless this young man.
@Christian Laursen for sure, stay blessed..
We NEED an update on this guy. ❤️
Agree. An update would be great
@@td5044 agree 100%
@@iamjacquelinemichelle2673 Yup.
Here is your update, he is in LA county jail at the moment. He was arrested a couple days ago for homicide.
@@pacojerte1462 are you serious 😮
Beautiful soul. He seems to be very sensitive and aware of his transgressions. Praying for Gilbert...in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Ur a lil cutie
R·1 yes, same name.
Most of the men in my family are like this...these feelings come from childhood neglect...I wish people would stop popping out kids if they ain’t gunna love them with all their heart. Kids love their parents unconditionally, they just look at you and your everything to them 💔
Incredible how after all he's been through willingly and unwillingly. There is still kindness, love and hope in his soul. May our creator take over his body and heal him.
Amen 🙏🏻 🙌🏼
This man is all over the place. He has not openly reflected on his life in a very long time.
He’s just in a lot emotional pain which is very painful..... I rather get kick slap beat up than go through that.... only someone that’s under that amount of pain can understand
Facts
He's right...no more loyalty. now its every man for himself.
It’s alright carnal it’s okay to Cry.
😩🤣
Casita Blanca why u laughing ? death is after your most loved one now
GetTheBagDavid f u lmao it’s after u too homie relaxxxx y u mad
GetTheBagDavid u think u hella tough on the keyboard huh 😭 Weird ass
Casita Blanca you lil pussy you never laugh in front of this guy he’ll make you his bitch do you little pussy
“Being normal is good. That sh!t is fun!” I hope he can keep sobriety up and have that fun.
Being an addict of anything leads you down a dark path.
This man needs a hug. And then he needs that person to never let go. I think if he knew he would have consistency in life, with people, and with support, it would help him take the steps he needs. I can hear him saying he doesn’t need people to be on his case and up his ass about getting it together. He needs someone to grab his hand, Look him in the eyes, and tell him they will be there for him and help him walk the road to the life he desperately wants♥️
Thank you beautiful chula for your comment. Where are you when a man needs a smart and understanding woman?. :)
Evil Side life is hard, and feeling alone in the world can make it even harder. It’s sad our supporters seem to show up after it’s too late and we are 6 feet under. I only understand because I’ve been there. We’ve got to help each other out. I’ve been through a lot but I wouldn’t take those hard times back. They have made me stronger and I have so much more knowledge and understanding for others. I just want whomever to know, there are so many people rooting for you, more than maybe you know. It’s hard to feel alone, or worse, feeling alone when there are people around you. Feeling like the world is against you. Taking the steps towards change is hard, SO hard. But once you do, you realize you can make life your bitch. You get a sense of feeling proud and that your future isn’t already written for. When the time comes, those who really need change will go for it, but sometimes, we are just too afraid. Afraid of the unknown. If I could hold everyone’s hand and guide them there, I would. I want to help change our broken people, us, me. Lead us all to better things. Show those people who told us we couldn’t, can’t, and won’t, that we will, and that we are. I’m here. Right here. Standing with many others, rooting for all and any people to the life that they DESERVE. That YOU deserve. ♥️ drugs are evil backstabbing friends. They show you a good time, lead you to bliss. And then one day you wake up and realized you’ve been lead astray and the way back home is a treacherous path. It’s scary and dark. It’s easier to stay where you are and work hard each and every day to stay well and safe than try and make that journey back to your old life. Unaware if the friends and family you left behind will still be there. They are. And so many others. Support and friends and online community groups, anything or anyone who can be there for you, they’re doing it because they care, trust that. Not drugs. Fuck them. They’ll try and lead you back, it’s a hard fight, but you’re so much tougher, we all are. We’ve just got to be here to support one another in such hard times before we are lost and gone for good. Wether physically or mentally. May love and support guide you and all through all walks of life ♥️
Wow, like out of a book. Very good. Thank you. I'll reread your words when down. Especially on my birthday tomorrow the 12th. Gracias. Serrio.
Evil Side have a beautiful birthday! 💜
52 mins to go. But who's counting?. Thank you for that, I'll think of that through out the day for a smile.
Seems like a good dude deep down just caught up in the drugs. He knows what sobriety can offer he gotta make the steps.
Yeah..I hope he gets it together!
Hope your not falling victim to alcoholism yourself Mr Moe Beers
Yeah he still looks like he is using crack
I know bcuz my uncle and cousins use to use crack all the time i was the only one smoking weed upstairs in My room alone. Glad i moved out from there asap . Havent smoked weed for about 6yrs now just drink a couple beers on the weekends after work
Literally and theres 12 of em
@@sober9582 you should feel very proud of yourself because that's pretty amazing. God bless you always.
Great interviews! Get more gang members on here. I like hearing their stories.
If he can kick that much ass in the streets he can kick any drug he's very intelligent an keeps his self looking like a clean person 2
Seeing him cry breaks my heart. I hope he makes it out the dark end of the tunnel.
My man Gilbert is hurting. He needed to let this shxt out.
“Have u ever seen a Gangsta Cry?, It ain’t nothing wrong with seeing Gangstas cry” - gherbo
Jimmy Butler that nigga ain’t gangster
You don kno nothin bout Lil Herb, Real Chiraq represent, fuck tho pussy boys
Dawg that song and album hard. That song especially hit me.
@@zbuku_krul7724 they just some weirdos ignore em
Gherbo hard asf 🔥💨
Wow, Gilbert almost had me crying with him. I pray he gets help, to get off drugs forever. He has children when some people who want them and can't have them. I really hope he gets straightened out because I see he's so in need of love and you can tell he's a really good guy. And when he said "I love to love" that really got to me. I pray God helps him asap.
amen 🙏🏻
I can relate to this guy as far as being screwed over by those you love, so you end up putting on a hard exterior just so you don't get hurt again. Then we break down like this when someone just asks a question or genuinely shows that they care. We need more love in the world but it just seems to be getting worse (everything is amping up around the world at an extremely high rate). I hope this homie gets sober, it's a b**ch but is so worth it.
100%
Let your compassion lead you to sobriety. This your strength. Move away and do service for others. You will stay clean. I'm praying for you.
One of the realest and honest videos I've seen. Praying for the bro!
Stay up Gilbert. Hang in there G
About tine you interview cops. The rabbit hole is deep. Then you do city offkcjals thrn prision guards then politicians. These crime and falling down tbe pit dosent happen jn isolation
My heart goes out to this guy! I see the little boy that didn't get the love, nurturing and guidance that he NEEDED by his parents.
Damn..
I'm rooting for this dude..
Man me too.
Me too
That's true when he said "who can I talk about it to" I know what he means. Don't give up! You are strong!
There is programs where u talk to a counselor off the books, you just have to censor things and not mention other things
Damn your channel is growing so fast!! Happy for you. Love the raw content. You let everyone tell their story.
The Street...no love, no loyalty.
I think he's describing Hell.
If a person struggles to regulate themselves they just get sucked into a vicious cycle and their choices are stuck on repeat. It's starts with breaking the cycle - sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes to show a different perspective. Also self awareness and a full acceptance of mistakes that were in their realm of control. The person needs to want to change and admit their problems are bigger then they themselves can deal with alone - it doesn't make you weak to ask for support or accept help. All kinds of emotions get in the way - the biggest is shame!
Andrea Barnfather, VERY well said!!!!♥️
Atmos One I always hear about Hispanic parents/grandparents choosing ‘favorite’ children in their family who get all the attention and love.
@Atmos One Hi Josh, I had both my parents growing up but that said it was very dysfunctional - my father was self employed (carpet fitter) and my mother worked a couple of minimum wage jobs. We never had much money due to my mother's gambling addiction. She remortgage our home by forging his signature which almost broke him. I was the middle daughter of three. My mother made it clear by both her words and actions that she never wanted me. I was singled out and treated very differently to my siblings. At 17 I went on holiday with my sister who was 21. I was brutally raped - after telling my sister she told me not to tell anyone as it would ruin her holiday and she would be blamed for leaving me. I confided in my boyfriend's mother and she informed my parents. My mother's reaction was to make me replace the clothing that belonged to my younger sister (clothes I'd been raped wearing). Clothing was worth more than me as a person. I could tell many more stories but I think you get the overall gist. Honestly, some people shouldn't be parents. A child needs to feel love and emotional warmth. Those are supposed to be your foundations in life that you build upon. I learnt to be nothing like my mother or siblings. I am not interested in creating a fake facade for the outside world.
I went off the rails in my teen years after the aforementioned rape. I turned to alcohol and smoked a lot of weed, took ecstasy too but had such a freaky trip that luckily put me off. What turned my world around was having my first child at 20. That's when I came to a crossroads in my life - one of many! But, if you carry the past around it's going to repeatedly influence decisions/choices. After my father died (I was 26 and pregnant with my 2nd son) I made a conscious decision to distance myself from the toxicity. I broke the cycle just like you did. I hope you grab life with both hands Josh as we only get one shot!
Andrea Barnfather wow, you have a lot to say and it is So Worth listening to and hearing. You sound like your going to continue to be a supportive and emotionally aware great mother. From one person who has felt like a voiceless nobody at time to another:
Jesus Loves us, and he sees us. Bless you sister. 🌻
This is a good one!! I would love to see him get some help and a update on him
Everyone has an innate desire to tell their story. Mark simply lets them.🙏
Well said
Mark exploits their weaknesses and enjoys showing how fucking dumb and hopeless these people are.
Horsey Daniels Because I’m The One
Horsey Daniels ok Horsey. Weirdo.
Horsey Daniels please don’t smile.
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL GANGSTER. Gangster or not everything you said has so much truth and life behind it. Thank you for sharing. YOU CAN GET BACK TO GOOD HOMIE. When you ready, your kids will be there for you once you choose to get back on track. EVERYDAY you wake yo you got a chance, today 2 yrs from now, etc. ALL LOVE TO YOU
hope his mental & health gets better i want to hug him so bad i even shed a tear when he was letting it all out ...i know sometimes its hard asf to change your habits especially when thats “ALL YOU KNOW” i believe he can change because he is crying and u can tell this IS NOT THE LIFE HE WANTS .. This was a breakthrough bless your heart gilbert ima pray for u❤️
I had the same story about family members and I was able to get back to witness what I had know all the time. They passed away now and thank God I can be at peace about it🙏💞💯
He’s got such a good heart and strong mind. He seems like a really cool person. I feel where he’s coming from, you can’t really trust nobody. I feel so bad for him and wish I could help him out. God Bless You Carnal hold on to Dios and stay strong 💪🏽 you don’t belong on la calle carnal..... you’re very head strong. Please God help this brother get off the streets and get it together for him and his children, in JESUS NAME 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Lee Bartlett yes, you can definitely see that he’s crying for help 😢 I’m interested in seeing a follow up on him, I hope somebody will bless him. He’s got a great and strong mentality. I’m definitely praying for him and all these folks that are living in a hell on earth 😢
@@greeneyedkat3834 💯
Hola gata verde 🙃
@@Terracecasualx5 , God bless you Lee! Teen Challenge is the perfect program for this traumatized man. He has great potential! Oh man! What he can do for the Lord! Giving his testimony to other young boys & men. Gilbert will always be in my prayers. Lord deliver this man, he has so much worth! So much to offer! In the Mighty name of Jesus Amen!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Norma Lopez Gilbert thank you and though I may not be a religious man as such,I still pray that life will bestow some goodness on Gilbert. He knows himself that we make our own choices,be they good or ill and seeing that you know with help he can turn his life around and may god bless you too Norma.
Out of many of the videos on this channel, I see more struggle with Gilbert - his conscience is still there, It`s not too late for this man to change
I came into this one already thinking I wasn’t going to like him because he reminds me of my ex-husband who was a tough acting dumbass. But I got so emotionally involved especially when he talked about the preferential treatment of his brothers that I honestly couldn’t finish watching it. Gilbert seems like he’s a really good guy at heart who just went the wrong direction. Get it back together, Gilbert, you can do it still!
Whoa, powerful testimony. Stay strong young man🙏🏽
this was a tough interview, it speaks to the soul of a man.
That’s the strongest man I’ve seen in a while with a weak mind hope he finds himself in a better place . Stay clean brother.
Redemption is not far away, I can tell you are stronger than you think. Stay strong homie 🙏🏼
Gilbert, I think your worth way, way way more to offer than you realise , the fact your warning others of gangs , drugs , skid row ………. If only one boy watches this and steers away means a lot. I wish you the best I can see your life has been hard but your still got lots of heart ❤️ fifi
REAL G right here! Stay up big homie!
This is deep though he’s keeping it real
I hope and pray he finds peace and happiness in this lifetime.
I clicked this because this guy looked familiar and then he says he's from Boyle Heights. My old stomping grounds... My home.
Im from new Zealand and i spent 1 day in boyle heights last year and i gota say the people i encountered there were nothing but welcoming and accommodating compaired too every other neighborhood in LA
Hey Primo, if you ever read this, I really think you should look into something called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). There is a workbook on amazon for like $15. It teaches you things you should have been taught growing up. It has 4 main topics, emotion regulation or having more control over your emotions, distress tolerance or how to handle situations that trigger your anger, mindfulness or staying in the current moment instead of worrying about the past or future, and interpersonal effectiveness or how to have healthy relationships and how to set boundaries to keep toxic people away. It was designed for people who are diagnosed Borderline Personality Disorder but I feel like anyone who didn’t have a healthy childhood could really benefit. If I could get people in prison to do it, I believe 100% people would actually get rehabilitated and be able to get out and stay out. I’m not sure if the man in this video will ever see this, but if you know someone you are reminded of when you read this then research it because it might be exactly what they needed. It’s helping me and has for about two years now and it’s changing my life so I’m not an expert, just a person who understands how damaging it can be to have parents who didn’t know how to raise you.
Hey I don't mean to sound like a weirdo but do you know any way to contact his son I truly feel for him I'm 21 myself and I can relate to this story , also coming from a broken family . Maybe he needs someone to talk to since he mentioned his mom also is a consumer💔
M G I don’t know him personally. You can probably find the guy who interviewed him and he might know how to get in contact with them. You sound like you have a good heart. I’m sorry you have struggled but it seems like you are using it to strengthen you instead of letting it weigh you down. You are in the most difficult years of life in my opinion but I’m only 31 so I could be wrong. I had a hard time at least so I hope you find a way to keep it up. I suggest you check out the book I mentioned. Here is a link to amazon so you know exactly what book. Also, there are many doctors on CZcams that talk about DBT like Kati Morton.
Btw, you don’t sound like a weirdo, you sound like someone who doesn’t like to see people in pain and you try to help.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, ... (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) www.amazon.com/dp/1684034582/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xrhyEbE8ZNF7R
This is what happens when you have a few moments distraction free in safety, with someone listening. Good luck to the chap.
He is being honest with himself and us!! So sad, i hope he sees better days ahead!!
*someone get a hold of this man's parents and talk some sense to them!!!! They can save this man with a hug!!!!!*
Yep. I fought that too
Hes strong man to own up. Hes got to go do the right thing for not only his family but himself God bless him
Heavy. This is probably up there in my top 5 from you that I've watched thus far. Man I hope he gets clean and starts rebuilding. Seems like he could go a long long way.
Big homie is real! 💯 Hang in there brother I know exactly where your coming from keep on keeping on brother. ❤️
yo Gilbert you can get clean G ..go down to McArthur park and go down Beverley and Alvarado and go to the methadone clinic and do a 21 day detox and I can pull some strings and get you into my old sober living home in East LA or Azusa let me know
@@Anonymous-cg7od LMao
J Byrne you fucking it up for people that really need help dawg
J Byrne LMAO U FUNNY
Hellz Yea... Had to go for drug treatment myself. Turned it around. It's not impossible.
Bless this man 🙏 alot of emotions bottled up and struggle is real
This homeboy got a lot heart much respect
Ups and downs my man . You're a good person and do the right thing, good things come your way . I'm living proof of that.
Gilbert you won my 💖 and I love you , so do a lot of people who have watched this interview I am sure you touched many by sharing your life story with us ....💖🙏
I fill homies pain in my heart! God bless brother and get the help you need, will say a 🙏🏻 for you. It’s not the way it is brother, change it. Make it the way you!! Want it
This man is strong. Full of love. What a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing brother !
I live in Southside Longview Texas. I can totally picture his description of his father in my mind.
Thank you, Gilbert for your vulnerability. It is hard but just know you have started your journey of healing. Bendiciones 💕
This is a good one, brought a little tear to my eyes. Much respect
Damn the part when he was saying when his parents be pissed off at him and take it out on his kids that's fucked up that shit would rip rip my heart out
This poor guy is hurting deep inside. I wish him luck. Hope he can turn things around and find some contentment in his life.
I here you carnal. Keep that head up.
Damn.. Another one that will stick with me for a very long time....... Ugh! God love this man....
Gilbert, you have so much to offer, especially your kids♡
"I like to Love...."
That would make a bad-ass Tshirt!!
My favorite video out of the many I’ve watched.
I just want to give him a big ol hug!
One word that describes him- Authentic.
Thank you for letting him get all that hurt out! You’re a very intelligent man! You can make it out! Come on, do it!!
My heart really goes out to this guy.
You can tell he has a good heart and really means well - he's just trapped in a viscous cycle. A cycle that began through his relationship with his parents.
I hope he can find the strength and courage to break that pattern - make amends with his kids and be the father to them that they need. I think he'd be a great Dad if he tried.
Damn. Powerful interview. I hope he makes it.
You can do this! Sobriety, being a dad, etc. I’m praying for your healing, peace, and sobriety Gilbert ❤️
All these videos I’m watching just makes me realize only thing we need is love and support for one another the number one thing is Love because if you truly show love to a person everything els will fall in line everyone and everything needs love ❤️
my heart breaks how hard he tries to hold in his tears. praying for everyone.
Getting old. Every gangster's nightmare.
You're correct. Strong statement.
Rob , that pertain to everyone equally
When you are a 22 year old gangster you are the fucking man , when you are 40, poor and no education or work experience you are a bum
You're the big homie Gilbert. You don't deserve to feel worthless, there's no way you could be. Any kid would be lucky to have you as a father. You're a brave, strong individual for speaking the truth about how you feel. I've felt the same way you feel many times in my life. I believe in you dawg. Saludos from Boyle heights. Firme.
God, I want to hug this man. I'm so sorry for him. And still I know, if the situation was wrong he would kill me.
Not the type to kill a cavilian
And South Siders are believers of Christ.
@@jeffgreen737 I hope you're right.
@@jeffgreen737 I hate that when you take a chance, you can be risking your life. I've dealt with someone from prison and I was always a bit nervous. I hope I was needlessly nervous.
Even the tough guys cry... and they are grateful for the opportunity to tell their story. Great work Mark and thank you for your story Gilbert. 👍👏👏👏
God bless you Gilbert. . . I hope things get better for you hermano
Gilbert, i had a friend just like you who unfortunately didn’t make it due to drug addictions. Your family loves you, your kids are waiting for you. Leave drugs, your kids need you ♥️
You have love and experience to give your kids.
Gilbert do the right thing bro, your son knows all about your past and he still what's to be in your life.. Use your story to motivate and inspire others... pray and pray , ask God to help you stay clean..
When I left LA to go to San Bernardino in 2018 I was on the streets all day instead of home and I put my mom threw alot of shit I had all the connections in San Bernardino Rialto fr I would always be on pepper st and Rialto St at torro plaza you could get anything there I went threw alot of shit I finally got my year clean I live in South LA and I work in marina del Rey ,Venice and santa Monica now
This street shit ain’t cool g I grew up in Compton and now I do construction in the same areas you do!! Life is beautiful carnal
Gilbert is such a feeling and beautiful person, with tears in my eyes i pray he gets right