Fentanyl Addict interview-Kelly
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2023
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Kelly, a fentanyl addict on Skid Row.
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Fentanyl addiction actually destroyed my life. I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to fentanyl. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 3 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, fentanyl, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
You remind me of a woman I know, Kelly. Ironically, her name is also Kelly. I worked at Starbucks for 5 years, and she was a regular customer and homeless and addicted. She is about your age and has gone through very similar circumstances. You're never alone ❤ She came in often, I gave her meals and coffee for free most days, multiple times a day, but she always insisted on paying when she could. After 3 of those years that I worked there and served Kelly, she got a job, she got enough money to stay at the hotel, and eventually an apartment. She works at the grocery store next to that Starbucks, I love seeing her when I grocery shop. She picked herself up one more time, and she has been sober for 6 years. You can do it too! And remember it's okay to ask for help. Your best days are ahead of you. Nothing is impossible.
She was dealt a crappy hand in life, but I appreciate that she takes responsibility for her choices. My heart breaks for her.
What a beautiful person, so strong and so fragile at the same time. I hope she will find peace in her life, she definitely deserves it.
Thanks
Hey Kelly, I’m so sorry life has dealt such a crappy hand of cards to you. You are so strong and beautiful and damaged. I pray for your healing sweet lady
This woman never had a chance, but she still has great energy and love.
drives me crazy that some people are like "everyone has a chance" and I just don't believe that
I do think she had a chance. She has slways chosen which paths she takes in life. I pity her children.
Right and it makes me upset with myself for the times I have complained, smh some people have it way worse.
Despite everything, I found Kelly very likeable, intelligent, honest, and well spoken. I wish her nothing but the very best. It's way past due.
Don’t stop before the miracle .. She can clean up , there is hope .
I was on the streets of Hollywood as a throw away kid at age 15 . Always on drugs . I’ve been clean about 50 years . I don’t drink either . Lots of pain , so I totally can relate . It’s not to late ! Keep going forward .I hope she gets what’s she needs , love , understanding and medical help .. Maybe go into a long term rehab .
A place to get counseling for the emotional pain . I think she is a good person that needs a break .
Dealing with reactive attachment disorder as a result of being adopted and not bonding with her adoptive mother, an adoptive mother who had bipolar effective disorder, being molested by her older half-brother, being in an out of prison, drug addiction, unstable relationships with men, etc. I feel so sorry for this woman. She never really had a chance. The most important and common thread I see with the interviewees on this channel is the fact that very few of them had anything that resembles a normal childhood and a loving home with a mother and father in it. If you haven’t properly planned to provide a stable and loving home to receive a child, DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN!!! If you do, you’re going to mess them up more than you could ever imagine.
Do you really think that if people really stopped copulating and recreating, the world will have lesser suffering? The population will dwindle, that's true, but the social decay will continue unabated
@@kumarj4693 I like to play devil's advocate more than anyone 😂 but you're saying more meth baby's is good 😂 lol
With all the abortion bans now, we ain’t seen nothing yet, and the same politicians who touted ending abortion as saving the children know what this is, because a few of their states have rolled back child labor protections, some put in place in the 30’s. Iowa went the farthest. Many of their states have also given contracts and funding to the same companies that run private prisons to build and manage privatized foster care facilities. They’re all getting ready to put this type of misery on steroids. .
A mother and a father are not not a necessity for a warm, proper, stable and loving home, but other than that, sure
@@kumarj4693They didn't say ALL PEOPLE. The population would be freaking fine; you know from all the stable, mature, healthy adults that will continue to reproduce.
The fact that her daughter went down to skid row to find her and wants to help her get off the street shows that despite her struggles she was still a loving parent. I hope she they can both heal and move forward and she finds the courage and willpower to want sobriety. It’s easy to judge people but you have no idea what anyone else has been through in this life.
People say the same, but it takes money, people do not want to pay more taxes to heal addicts or mentally ill. She should never have had the ability to have another chid. She did - never had a chance- no loving childhood, no education, no skills, life alway on a downhill spiral, how can she support herself on a living wage much less with 3 children. Hope to God her children are safe with good moral parents and never turn to drugs
It shows she has a Loving child.
Well her daughter is down in skid row with her, trying to help her, get off drugs. Which she is not. I hope she doesn't cause her daughter fall into the same life.
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Facts!
Shame on every human who damaged this woman literally from birth till now...Kelly you're a beautiful soul.
Including herself? It's odd a dad working in the aerospace industry and parents who wanted to adopt, which isnt easy, yet THEY were the messed up ones. So messed up they caused her to be messed up? Id take the story with a big grain of salt. Key details could be very different. I find it interesting her mother was a crack addict. Perhaps for such children born addicted, one try and you're addicted again. It's rare anyone gets the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth out of an addict, including alcoholics.
I believe Kelly. Why would I not? You seem to think that Borderline is obvious to spot and rich people can't have it. You're wrong. And let me tell you, having such a parent can absolutely fuck you up. Being born addicted is a bad start in life, so she was always gonna have it hard without her choosing. A childhood like her can easily tip you over. Why does it seem so hard to believe for you?
I have a friend who was adopted and abused by his adoptive parents. It's more common than you would think. Also noteworthy, the adoptive parents were very well respected, higher up in the political side of things in Jersey.
@@nataliasutube its said of all family structures, only being raised by both biological parents reduces risk factors for everything detrimental....... delinquency, pregnancy, drop put, unemployment, even illness depression and anxiety. Of all family relationships, even a step parent in infancy doesnt have as good outcomes for the child than living with their married bio parents.
And the people who use her still (Johns)
Thank you, Mark, for giving her a chance to be heard.
She will get paid for the interview then she will buy drugs. Don’t think for one minute she’s okay
@@lk4871 I am sure she will buy drugs and I'm sure she's not ok. I never said that. Everyone needs to be heard whether they are doctors, lawyers, celebrities or drug addicts.
@@joannasunday That woman is far from ok. She’s headed for an early grave. It’s her choice. We all have choices. It’s amazing what we overcome when we try
@@lk4871 agreed.
A time will come when Mark's video's will be considered Epic,,, most of us will be dead,,,, HIS WORK WILL BE AWARDED,,,in the next generation 💔🌹❤️🇮🇪🕯️
Beneath the layers of trauma & pain is a beautiful human who just wants safety, peace & love. How do we help the disadvantaged heal ? Her story is the same as many of our homeless fellow humans. Which feels important to remember - they’re human. Love to this woman. May I be of service in some way.
So true!
Beautifully written 🙏🏻
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Thank you. That has been my reality and that is my greatest wish and my prayer, also.
My heart goes out to her. She never really had a chance. She's smart and self aware.
My heart goes out to the child this woman was. I can still see the hurt child inside. Praying for her
Black Lives Matter, black is beautiful 👍🏻✌️🫶🏼
That's what our Elder said!!
This poor lady. My heart really goes out to her.
Her hands are severely swollen ( edema), indicating important systemic issues, I wish she could see a doctor to help her emotionally and physically. A very traumatic childhood but she has a BIG heart and clear insight, her face lights up talking about her children. I wish she could at least get shelter and build on her hope going forward.
what’s systemic issues mean?? i know some ppl who use fentanyl i live in arizona the hub of that shit. & i notice their hands are always swollen even the ones who aren’t homeless hands legs ankles and feet are swollen too. if u know why i’m curious 😩
@@riahjean3168 Swollen hands can be a symptom caused by problems with the heart, kidney and liver as well as different types of arthritis caused by the body attacking it’s own joints ( autoimmune diseases). So the body’s whole system is involved in causing the swollen hands, not an isolated problem with the hands themselves. It’s not surprising that drugs affect the entire body and affects how each organ in the body works, showing symptoms on the skin ( her face for instance), and other areas like her hands. They are red flags that the main organs of her body might be struggling.
no she doesn't
@@Mint-kj9kw Oh yes she do honey
@@rm2828 oh wow that makes a lot of sense. thank you!
This lady seems so honest and accepting of her reality , I pray that she gets her life together some how and make it out.
I wish I could just hug her. Such a beautiful soul, it hurts my heart some of the horrific trauma some people have to go through. ☹️
Be kind to everyone y'all. You never know what people are dealing with, even if you think you know based on the way they look.
I never tire of the eloquence, intelligence and wisdom in these interviews. An awful start to life and almost insurmountable hurdles like addiction and a criminal record are the only difference between those in Mark’s interview seat and those of us watching and commenting. They have strength we can only dream of having. Wish you the very best with your daughter moving in with you, Kelly. A great chance to make some changes 🩷
She and Mark did a beautiful thing for humanity, here!
Bad circumstances but also bad choices
Nobody is completely innocent or guilty of their choices.. but taking responsibility for decisions is what allows good behaviour to be incentivized.. it's the difference between civilization and chaos
That's what street smarts and living a certain lifestyle does to you. I'm a former heroin addict and I've always said that the only positive thing that comes from that hard life is you become a good judge of character. Your world views are rarely judgmental, you end up knowing how to articulate yourself well, and so much more. Now I'm not saying at all that you can be like only by being an addict. I'm just saying that you learn so much about human nature while going through addiction and living like that. And that's the ONLY positive from it...
I agree. These people many are articulate and bright.
Mark do a really important job by showing the world out there
and that addicts are not just silly or bad people,
who decided to do drugs just for fun and don’t want to clean -
an opinion that very sadly many people still have…!
He let this people tell about all the drama and trauma they went trough, the horrific childhoods,
and the difficult lifes as adults
- full of violence, poisonous relationships,(sexual) abuse,crime, prison, drugs, prostitution, luck of love, luck of money, luck of everything -
just a constantly living on the edge!
She is only 42? Did I get that right?
Omg - she is so destroyed, in and out…
I feel with her and I wish her the strength to find help!
A therapist to talk to will help her so much!! (First for herself, her psychological well-being,her inner child- not for the drugs only!)
I know what I’m saying…
A home, a save place would be important also.
This I wish you dearly
and for sure you will shine again darling!!
BELIEVE IN IT!!!🤗
This story is full of so much pain. But she says it with a smile. What a resilient and well-spoken soul who has been through unimaginable things.
I can see the sadness in her eyes. So heartbreaking. So much trauma. It's no wonder why people turn to drugs. So damn sad.
Self awareness is half the battle. You can do it Kelly, just believe.
Yes…I believe in her! ❤
Do you honestly think she’s going to get clean? She never had a chance in life
She needs to overcome so much however she is aware of her condition! That is the beginning...
That’s empty bullshit . ‘Just believe?’ Give me a break. Do you live in fantasyland???
She spoke to my heart for some reason. Massively. Kelly - there are folks whos heart you stole in this interview. Some of us have hard lives and getting out of the hurt ain't easy. Sending all my love your way.
Ditto. I was glued to her.
These interviews will bring you to full tears. Thank you for giving these folks a voice and shedding light into the darkest corners of our society.
This lady deserves so much more.
I hope & pray she gets all the help she needs. ❤️🙏
She's so well spoken. Trauma and prison can ruin you.
Trauma and prison can also make you a stronger survivor
@@thaimperial97yea it just depends on the type of person.
@@thaimperial97 It's a miracle when it does. Most of us don't experience miracles. The state prison systems don't do anything regarding rehabilitation. That's why we have an 81% repeat offender rate and other western countries have 3-17%. Make one mistake at 17yo and you have cut yourself off from virtually every opportunity going forward. Unfortunately, the area of the brain that controls how we fully understand consequences isn't fully formed until 24yo.
1 night in jail can change the trajectory of one’s life
@@jacobus57in light of the absolute trauma and chaos she has suffered in 43 years she absolutely is well spoken , even as high as she is (on maintenance opiate as she said)she can still intelligently vocalise her car crash of existence .
It’s heartbreaking to see her struggle.
I’m in my late 50’s and was adventurous when I was a teen and tried a lot of different drugs although never tried heroine. I’m so incredibly thankful the drugs I tried were not the drugs of today.
They’re so much more addictive, easily acquired and dangerous.
No one ever sets out to become an addict, I feel sad for her 😢
Love this comment. Your spot on
It’s a true epidemic. I turn thirty this August and I know more young people than that who never made it this far in life. It’s bittersweet and there’s so much stigma. I had to let go of a lot of hate myself until I finally accepted it is the system that keeps people on drugs. But they’re trying to kill people or keep them in prison. Narcan can’t even be shipped in to where I live, they want people dead from this stuff (Florida)
Yes amen. I am 49 and i am just establishing a relationship with my children. It takes however long it takes. I told my mom that i didn't want my kids callinb me when i am high on weed. So i quit that as well. Best wishes everyone
Thank you for atleast understanding. It’s so raw & real. I’m SO glad you never got hooked!! I wish I never touched a drug. One of these days I’ll be sober & can live free.
Big big hugs!!!
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My granddaughter is in residential housing/mental health treatment from a drug induced psychosis from fentanyl mixed with what she thought was an ecstasy pill. Age 19, she has total memory loss unable to recognize me, her mother, has no recollection of her life. Three months now and she continues to struggle with memory loss. My heart is broken, aches with pain, comparing it to mourning for a loved one who has passed. I see her physically, but my first-born grandchild will never be the same. ❤🩹 😢 😭
She feels at home on Skid Row with the chaos because it’s familiar. It’s her whole life. It was her home life at one time.
I really feel for her. So awful.
Left my body when hospitalized at 9yrs old. I know for a FACT we choose the life we want to experience before we leave home (Heaven) and come here. This is no hearsay, but 1st hand knowledge. This poor woman chose to experience a lot for one visit here. I give her much credit and she’s a VERY strong lady. I look forward to talking to her when we all get to go home soon❤️🙏 Sooner than most people think.
Kelly's raw honesty is super refreshing. She's articulate & explains her life experiences warts & all. She's so resilient and never plays the Victim Card despite so many trauma's. Thank You Kelly & all the very best. xx
The victim card is not a real thing. It’s just propaganda to stop people hearing the truth.
She is beautiful even with the battle scars. She doesn’t sugar coat things, she seems honest and she is accountable. I pray for the best for her and her daughter in getting the voucher. I like her a lot.
I understand how hard it is to grow up with absence of love of parents and also going through abuse. I love to hear her talk and I listen. I see a very smart woman who had a hard life she didn't choose to have. I feel with her and for her.
I can feel the aura of pain and sadness in her voice. Like she’s still just a sad and broken little girl who just got lost in time. I hope so badly that she gets passed this.
I was touched by her story, her honesty and one day she will become clean and sober as I did in 1993.
Good for you Tamara… I’m proud of you and your accomplishments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kelly is a beautiful person who is suffering as a result of being traumatized as a child. No child ever deserves to be victimized. Kelly I hope you seek out trauma counseling to learn to deal with your feelings. Then you will be able to turn your life around. Sending prayers and positivity to you, Kelly.
Thank you Mark for listening to these people's stories!! By just them having someone listen to them with empathy, im sure it helps them start the healing process. I work with college students and teach part time psychology. I have my class watch your videos and we identify traumas of your guests. We also talk about what lead to the trauma and ways we could treat this type of trauma for the victim and others. Thank you for being you, you are very appreciated ❤.
Just watched her daughters interview and it brought
me to tears … I hope she gets it together. Not only for Jersey, but herself. Your daughter is rooting for you and loves you unconditionally. I wish the best for them both.
May i ask where you watched daughters vid??
@@jenniferviolet4034 I believe if you just type in Jersey along with his soft white under belly- it shld come up.
@@Milkyy666thank you❤️
@@jenniferviolet4034my life is right here lol
Wishing you protection, healing and abundance Kelly.
Unless she puts the drugs down and works thru the childhood trauma it will continue to destroy her. If she doesn't stop using before she moves in with her daughter, the cycle will continue; not a great plan unless she is sober. She owes it to herself to embrace how strong she really is as an Adult. Barely existing on skid row has become her comfort zone.
Agree. I just prayed for her. She deserves to have her soul at rest. She can slay this dragon.
Yes clearly her idea of freedom is skewed. At 43 she should have the maturity of life to know her daughter needs to do better than her. A lost soul living in a space for all the lost souls which is skid row. It’s not life it’s escapism. Do your drugs and be as bad as the others around you in a ‘safe’ place. You can’t hide and live Kelly. It will all catch up with you.
It's comforting there because there's no responsibility and everyone uses like drugs so severely that you're not embarrassed or having to hide it and look good. Everyone is awful so you don't have to worry about being judged
She seems like she has such a beautiful soul, I hope that she finds peace in this lifetime.
She has ptsd amongst other issues including addiction… this is so sad. We aren’t taking care of each other. Her life didn’t have to be like this. We gotta take better care of these kids. Pray for them. ❤
Do MORE than pray. Donate, pass laws, include, love…
If you think you're having a bad day.......
wishing you and your children well Kelly, don't give up.
IKR. I’d rather be dead than live like that.
This woman never had a chance. God help her.
I pray for complete healing and comfort and security for you honey. You deserve all the best things life has to offer. You're not alone sweetie. I'm rooting for you!
+1
This woman, my God. She's still got spirit - and a strange kind of honesty and insight. She has a kind heart in spite of her life. I just love her.
Thank you for sharing your story Kelly. It’s refreshing to listen to someone that hasn’t taken on the victim role even though you have so many reasons to do just that. It was so obvious that Mark had total empathy for you and that the conversation flowed with mutual respect. I’m hoping that you break from the idea of being cursed, I don’t think that’s helpful. What I do think is helpful is your endearing spirit and likeable character. Fingers crossed you get your home with your daughter, that seemed to light up your smile. Sending good vibrations to you Kelly, you deserve a break ❤
I've never had maternal instincts, but whenever I see people hurting like this lady, I just want to take them into my home and help them however I'm able to.
💔 Even in her absolute chaos of addiction, her big heart, and compassionate nature truly shines through! She has such a beautiful soul. I know you’ll never read this Kelly, but I want you to know, I see you!
When people say “there’s always adoption.” This woman’s story happens more than we know!
When couples are unable to conceive, it doesn't always mean they should raise other people's children. Maybe sometimes it's a sign.
Girl, tell me why I stopped my adoption from happening after ah unplanned pregnancy. I kept having nightmares about what might happened and decided to raise her myself. It's been a struggle but she's been safe and God willing she continues to be safe.
@@synesthesia.aesthetic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is why pro choice should be ok! Instead of adoption. Pro life folks need to look into the foster care system. It’s very sad
Please don't spread a false narrative that adoption is a bad thing. My niece is adopted from birth and the open adoption has allowed her to have a beautiful life well still having a relationship with her birth parents. I know more positive adoption stories then negative. The screening , home visits training etc is insane and costly ! There will always be some bad apples but the majority are good.
two years ago my dad came all the way across the country to visit me for Father’s Day, he then overdosed from fet in my bathroom ( my little bother and I found him) addiction is truly a disease. I pray that this war will end one day.
I’m so sorry 🙏🏼
🙏🙏🙏💛🌲💛🌲💛🌲💛🌲💛🌲💛🌲🙏🙏🙏 so sorry for your loss.
I feel like right now her physical health is worse than her mental health, although both are in bad shape. Her hands, the veins in her legs and the sores on her face are telltale signs that her body is failing. She’s young enough to bounce back, but she’s running out of time. This is heartbreaking and a testament to the failure of the system.
About the only thing that could save her, other than a miracle, would be a good long stint in prison. She isn't coming back on her own in this condition, the prognosis for long term hardcore junkies is dire, and she'll have been through the programs, rehabs and clinics many times.
She went to prison. And wasemt able to find a job. When they are done prison they put them back in the street with no resources. What do we expect
@@DebbiePotter-xh7kv Shes an addict, she'll have had opportunities to sort her life out, at the end of the day if she doesn't stop the drugs its on her, because its possible to quit, people turn their lives around everyday.
I’ve never been so touched by any of these people as her. I started saying prayers for her during the interview.
It's pretty hard to make right choices in adulthood, when you've been abused and unloved since childhood.
Thank you Sir, for giving people a voice.Shows them you care.
What a lovely human 💔 wishing you all the best going forward and sending you so much love, Kelly ❤ i hope you see this and know how many people are rooting for you.. to have gone through all you have (and be in the dire circumstances you're in) yet still be so sane and kind is a simply heroic accomplishment, i hope you know this and i hope your life gets better 💗🌻
Don't ever lose that hope you have, Kelly. Its never too late to decide to change your life. I hope you get treatment, the housing voucher and live with your child again. ❤️
its definitely too late for her bro stop lying
No it’s not too late if your glass is half full. Mind over matter🫶🏼
She's intelligent and very self-aware.
I watch a lot of these videos and think what life could this person have had instead of the hell they're living in if it weren't for the childhood trauma they suffered.
It's heartbreaking.
She is a good person with very unfortunate story, I hope she gets the help and love she needs and deserves.
Showing my teenagers your channel, thanks so much for what your doing 💕
Kelly has very beautiful eyes with wonderful laughter lines. What an intelligent a resilient woman. Gosh, such a lot of simple political stuff that could solve the next generation of Kelly's traumas. Good for you, Kelly x
I was feeling sorry for myself today
Then I listened to this lady and remembered how privileged I actually am
Thank you to this lady X
God bless you for treating her like a human and giving her a voice!..
THANKYOU FOR talking to her & actually listening ♥️♥️♥️🌹
Elle est très lucide sur sa situation et l'exprime bien, avec beaucoup de cohérence et de recul sur sa vie.
C'est terrible les addictions.
Vraiment je ne souhaite cela à personne.
Même pour essayer.
C'est le pire, pour essayer.
J'imagine fort bien que cela pourrait me plaire aussi.
Mais merci, non merci !
Restez forts les gens ❤🙏
Type English
@@TotalDectry understand a second langage. ;)
@@annimanson5459 WHY ?
This woman had and still has a tragic life. Who are we to judge this gentle soul?? So sad and heartbreaking 🥲
Thank you Mark. Kelly’s heart is so big! Especially when she speaks about her children (Jersey) it’s beautiful to watch her light up & the Love burst through. That kind of LOVE can heal anything.
This poor, poor baby. Heartbreaking! She never had a chance. And yet, she is so intuitive and intelligent with so much love inside. She deserves so much better.
Mark, thank you for doing what you do. You make these people, who probably feel invisible to society, feel seen and heard. You inspire me to talk to the homeless folks I see in my area. I want them to know I see them. (If only I could help each and everyone of them).
Yes…they smile when I speak to them and give them or their dogs food and drinks. I feel so bad in this heat ..for homeless🥵
I think it opens our eyes to why people end up where they are. I am grateful for Mark reaching out to people. You are making a difference.
Those hands and fingers are indicative of either heart failure or lymphatic obstruction. She should be seen by a medical professional asap.
What about them? The swelling?
Does she have carpal tunnel maybe too? Her left looks like she has trigger finger
If she’s injecting, she could be using dirty needles, causing infection. Or her veins are completely shot. That could be the cause of the swelling.
Its from IV drug use.... I hope your not a nurse/ or in the medical field
@@lisafrederick8870 I hope "you're" not a teacher.
Thank you both for sharing. It's so easy to judge people when you have never walked in their shoes. I wish you both the very best.
Such a sad story. I hope she gets better ❤ She deserves peace and love
The imagery/the portrait of this woman captured me(much more so than the audio), it reminded me of so many similar woman, and the overwhelming power of addiction. In my experience some women are extremely vulnerable to addiction, especially opiates. They’ll do almost anything to stay high. To stay in their safe place.
She says she has no self pity, but she feels full of it.
If I had seen videos like these as a kid, I don’t think I would've ever touched drugs. Alas, I didn't and here I am, 36 and been an addict for half my life. In recovery now though!
You got this
We tend to judge people at first glance instead of understanding what lead them to this point. These interviews are raw but so informative on how hard their journey continues to be. We are more alike than different with the emotional baggage we all seem to carry.
Life treats us all differently. I feel for her.
it really is so not fair how someone people just get hit with one thing after another. so many of us don’t realize how lucky we got it. she seems really kind and just never got a chance
Mark! I really need you to applaud ppl who COMPLETE HS and earn diploma or GED. THIS A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT. 🙏🏾
No it isn't.
@artfuldodger96 yes it is
@@isurvivedscammy3109 All right. The exception to this would be for the developmentally disabled.
Graduating from high school and especially a GED is not a major accomplishment in the scope of an adult life.
These women are so humble and honest. Sharing their stories is eye opening. We, who have been blessed with so much, can’t imagine the life they have lead.
She is clearly a good person who was dealt a rough hand. I truly hope things turn around for her so that she is kess cursed and much more blessed.
Did she say she is 43yrs old? Omg I was thinking she was in her 50's. Man, drugs can take its toll on you and incredibly age you. She seems cool though. She's someone you could sit down and have a nice conversation with her. She feels peace on skid row because everybody is just like her. She's comfortable there because its her comfort zone. Life can go in any direction once you're born. You're born into certain families and have people called parents assigned to love, protect, direct, feed, clothe and keep you safe. Sometimes the assigned parents go down a dark and chaotic life and unfortunately drag you down along with them. No, its not fair and should not be but you're not able to pick your assignment or your assigned parents
She's the same age as me. I thought she was in her late 50's, and I was being generous. That's crazy what drugs, homelessness, stress, and the life will do to you!!
ABSOLUTELY soooo sad. Hope this sweet lady can get sober and get peace.
She has lived a real hard life, you can see it on her face and how she talks.
A heartfelt salute to this extraordinary and brave warrior! Her remarkable journey shared is a priceless gift, offering profound insights into her tools for resilience and navigation through challenges. Her unwavering courage and determination to keep moving forward are truly inspiring. LOVE LOVE LOVE to you beautiful soul.
“I lost my girls in 2016 because I got in a fight with my neighbour “ - the fight with the neighbour didn’t cause her loosing the kids , the drugs did . Until she is able to accept the reality of her own actions, she won’t be able to accept and take the help she needs .
Whenever someone I know is boo-hooing about their life, I tell them to watch this channel.
I do also
I keep saying this: I wish people would get their life together before they have kids.
Completely agree, be strong and able before having a children! They don't deserve it
It would be alot better if the government wasnt in the drug business and importing these drugs. If you have drugs on the street available, there WILL be people addicted. The government needs to get its life together, get off the crime itself, before it tries to govern people
Such a strong lady,such a big heart and so well spoken.This lady ought to be helped and given the help she needs ❤️
Thank you, whomever you are,she's a caring person who's been dealt a bad hand.I'd help her if I could but I live in England.
She has just broken my heart n now I can’t stop crying. This is one hell of a sad story n I can only wish her the best of luck in getting a home for herself n her daughter n hopefully then she’ll seek out therapy n rehab. Big bear hug for you Kelly xxxx
Kelley once u find the right program and/or community I believe you will be alright! Also staying in constant prayer and having the right people in your life is also the best means of peace as you heal. I am so proud of you for sharing your story with a bunch of us strangers! I love you lady and wish you the best as you heal and break that addiction!
You’re perpetuating a myth. Prayer will do exactly nothing to help her.
Brutal honesty suits her well. She’ll only recover if offered the same in return.
@@michaelwoodco Prayer is very beneficial to the soul. It is being connected to the wonders of the universe. Many have gained sobriety and credit prayer as one of their tools of success. Kelly needs help from many sources to overcome her lifelong inner turmoil and addictions. We all wish her the very best.
@@xymotic Keep kidding yourself. Its your life to waste on fiction.
an intelligent woman I hope she makes it through it all
Thank you Mark for listening to the stories of these people & showing them respect.
Such a wounded soul… Things can be so incredibly deep. So deep.
Holy wow. This beautiful soul has been pummelled with every single trauma inducing reality in exactly the timeline to create an addict. The question here is absolutely not why is she on drugs, but how could she not be. Mental health needs to be prioritized starting in childhood. There is a spark of her true soul still in there and there is a possibility of that becoming a fire. I wish you the very best ❤️
When your life is so chaotic .. skid row brings you peace. Damn 😢
That hit me hard as well
Well said! Very thought provoking indeed!
Skid Row makes life chaotic and near death. There is no peace on Skid Row.
Someone said that she doesn't play the victim, but she pulls out the Race Card.
OMG! It truly is refreshing, authentic and truthful to just own up and say I’m where I am because I made bad choices. Period. Exclamation point! I believe if you can do so, there is real hope for meaningful healing in YOUR life!!! God bless this girl. I’d help here - for real.
God bless. Not easy sharing such a vulnerable story. I pray this helps others and that it brings some good to her 🙏🏼
Such an honest and kind hearted person. Given a different path in life she may have been a CEO. Very sad and the worst part of how life can be so unfair for some.
Yeah I don't think so..
Wow, jacobus judgey pants!
@@jacobus57Everyone just wants to make comments showing what wonderful non judgemental people they are. Bet if it was their stuff she was stealing they wouldn't have such glowing compliments.
Kelly my heart goes out to you. Life hasn't been fair to you but I see your light shines through and you are beautiful. Peace and love to you.
My heart breaks for this precious lady. Hearing these stories makes me appreciate everything 🙏🏼💜
After all she has been through she still has hope. That's amazing. Blessings to her.
She is my age exactly and looks 20 years older. Jesus some people get dealt the worst hands.
its the drugs moron, things that kill you over time will show up, these things directly age you.
I missed that part, how old is she?
43!?
I thought she is 59..not 43👀
wow This is sad,,