Xanax Addict interview-Scarlett
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- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Scarlett, a Xanax addict living on Skid Row.
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Sadly, Scarlett passed away in mid January, 2021 in her tent on Skid Row from an overdose of Xanax, apparently. She was nineteen years old and new to Skid Row.
Wow... Condolences to her family.
wow
Rest in peace scarlett, so sad.
Oh noooo!!!
Bugger 😑
She’s the first person that has asked you why you do interviews.
This is normally not what you see. Just Mark doing the interview or them telling their stories with very little prompting so this was neat to see.
She’s high
@@donsolo7860 no she has bad anxiety from taking xanax, it will do that after a while, make anxiety worse.
And she listened.
Not the 1st but one of the handful who have asked
I was addicted to xanax for almost a decade and i'm only 22. I barely remember half my life, but today I am over 11 months sober, and I feel great.
Congratulations girl. Never give up please
@@sofia5096 Thank you so much!!!
@eddie mclaughlin thank you! These means so much! Since this comment I’ve hit a year!😋
congrats! i’m also 22 and have been on prescription xanax for a decade (lower dose, 1.5mg) - my goal is to eventually come off it but sadly at the moment with the pandemic i don’t see it as a possibility :( one day though!
@@ricebowlasmr I do NOT want to drown your ships but that "one day though" is very toxic. I know you know what I mean and why is toxic.
RIP Scarlett. I am SO SORRY that you couldn't/never had the chance to find your peace in this world.
She's dead?
@@rebel107 yeah she overdosed in mid january
@@rebel107 he pinned it at the top.
this channel always seems so interesting but its too sad. she was so normal and deserved much better.
@@kristyy420 that's why we cant forget her. Be kind to people. Dont judge people harshly. in general just work on making the world happier and more peaceful everyday
When she spoke about eating alone in the bathroom at school, that broke my heart.😔💔
Same. When I was her age, my biggest worry was having a bad hair day. Middle schoolers~especially girls, are unwelcoming on the mild end of the scale & vicious on the far end.
I know. I'm sitting here tearing up, no kid should go through that
@@istateyourname4710 I remember when I was in middle school. The kids that age are brutal to each other. Kids would gang up and pick on one person.
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My daughter did the same, eating alone in the bathroom. She has social anxiety and it prevents her from making friends easily. It hurts my heart because she is beautiful, smart, fun, kind and giving yet she can't see it in herself.
Watching this series has made me a more conscious parent... Seems like all of these stories start from childhood trauma
I have 2 young children and plan on showing them these interviews when they are old enough. Just be there for your children and show them what real love is.
I’m sure that would warm Mark’s heart! That’s one of his hopes with this channel. Remaining conscious pays off big time. Keep on it!
That's what I've learned as well.
So true
Watch Nadine Burke Harris’s Averse Childhood Experiences video. you’d be shocked
Rest In Peace baby. I’m so sorry you were failed.
My nephew took his life due to emotional and physical abuse.
Yes
🙏
God bless prayers 💐♥️
condolences
I knew her personally
For a heavy Xan user, she was remarkably succinct and articulate. What a heartbreaking story. This channel is filled with heartbreak, but this one really hit different. Rest in peace.
I’m a heavy Xanax or was a heavy Xanax user and trust me they don’t touch the sides after a few months of abuse and your just fighting off withdrawal symptoms dosing up, so your constantly jumpy and erratic and anxious rather than appearing doped up
Can I ask you a Q? Does X or can it cause someone to constantly black out ⚫️ then wake up a few hrs later? My ex says he does X but I think it's another drug he won't admit. I mean he acts high out of it for 20 mins then passes out cold.
@@naturelove3748 heavy xanax use does cause amnesia, or blacking out for sure and will make you eventually pass out. That 20 minutes of him being high is probably just him struggling to stay awake. I have the feeling it's xanax. Especially these days, If he's buying it off the street there's almost a 100 percent chance that they did not originally come from a pharmacy. These street pills oftentimes contain fentanyl, so it could be that he doesn't even know what he's addicted to (he probably does though). Hope that helps, happy to do my best to answer any more questions.
@@naturelove3748 yes and on a heavy dose people don't even remember what they said or what happened
She died?
Her conversation skills are 10/10.
I wish I could’ve been her friend:/
you can tell she’s such a genuine kind soul.
Yes and she was my best friend who killed herself
It’s so sad and unfair that kind, genuine people struggle the most socially in school. And rude fake people have it the best. 😔
@@agees924 This world is called the realm of satan for a reason you know...
She seemed like a really sweet girl. The world failed her.
“When will I get a breath?” - so heartbreaking to watch this knowing that she passed away so soon after. Such a bright, intelligent, warm young woman, seemed wise beyond her years, just dealt an impossibly difficult hand in life. RIP Scarlett.
Yeah she was my friend and she passed away
She passed ?????? OD?
@@icyflann7178 yes
@@austinrichards1740 Oh no 😮😦
The worst part of trying to get off benzos is the withdrawal "side-effect" of not being able to breathe. It's like the part of your brain that controls your breathing is falling apart or something..it's hard to explain. You simply feel like a fish out of water. I've tried getting off Temazepam something like 15 times now over the past year or two; it's seemingly impossible.
And then on top of that, once you get over the "breathing troubles" of withdrawal, then you have to deal with your body feeling..unmendable or crippled, really, for what appears to be for the rest of your life. So you do the drug again to at least feel _some_ peace _sometimes._ It's Hell on Earth.
I think the government/FDA knows this drug in particular does this but they care more about money than people, or they simply want to destroy certain people?? Anyways..
Oh no. I just read she passed away. She was so adorable and lovable. I cannot believe a single person would be mean to her. The world did her very wrong. RIP beautiful Scarlett.
Yea i was worried that might happen, with all the Fetanyl Laced Fake Xanax going around.
This was heartbreaking. Protect your children. At all costs.
Best advice EVER. You could save the world SO much pain!
I wish that more parents would take the time and attention to help their children. Parents know their children better than anyone else until something happens in a young teens life to cause them to be secretive.. almost all teens become secretive to some degree.. if more parents ensured they have open relationships with their children where they feel they can come and talk about Anything. I was fortunate enough that I have always had a open trusting relationship with my parents especially my mother.. I can talk to her about virtually anything, and if there's ever anything I don't feel I can tell my mother I have my brother.. I'm nearly 50 years old and I'm fortunate I to have such great open relationships with my mother, brother, and a special Aunt. My father passed away nearly 6 years ago but I could talk about anything with him as well..even my late maternal Grandparents I could talk to..
I really wish that more families were that open accepting loving understanding and helpful. I believe that it's the parents job to make sure that, that openness and accepting feeling knowledge is there between themselves and their children from the start and they nurture, encourage and ensure that their children always feel comfortable, free, able, accepted to come to them for ANY reason.
is there
@@triciabarr4620 Most of the world doesn't know how to do what you're family did for you. Most are hindered, to some degree, by unhealed trauma. I Know I could have done better but, I did the best I knew how. It was better than my mom was able to do with me because I see how much better my daughter does with my granddaughter.
I'm glad you have a great support system. It's the reason there's some sanity in this world!
You know, sometimes I feel so helpless because I can’t help all these people...but I do have two children and can help by making sure I am a really good mom. Thank you for the reminder ❤️
@@carissaexplainsitall8481 👍💖
Right off... she shows what amazing qualities she has... starts by interviewing Mark. haha. THAT was awesome! And, she has (at 18) an incredible sense of herself... "don't judge" is one of our biggest lessons, and she's already nailed it. I can picture a sweet life for her. She so deserves it. Thanks again, Mark. You find the rarest gems on the plane. *hugs*
I agree, I just hope that she doesn't judge herself too harshly. She's self aware and empathetic towards others, but I'm not too sure that she extends that kindness to herself. The combination of regret and self judgement can be tragic, I worry for her. I sensed that Mark was trying to gauge how receptive she would be to his help. He was being very cool about it, but I could tell he's really concerned for her. I do think giving her an opportunity to tell her story (as much as she was willing to share) was "good medicine" for Scarlett.
@@dlesliejones very well said 👏🏻
I thought the same exact thing. SHE was interested, curious about you. And was polite, asked if she could inquire. The poor thing... 😔
I live for this comment! It’s refreshing to see something to truthfully positive. I totally agree with everything you said and I truly wish everyone understood the concept of not judging. Those “cliches” are often rooted in facts! Having said that, I am worried for this girl. She needs to have someone in her life that she can lean on and she definitely needs to get excellent mental health treatment and she needs to get it soon. Her comments at the end just worry me. She reminds me SO MUCH of my daughter and I can say with certainty that my daughter would be in the same situation as this girl (or worse) if she didn’t have me. While I am so far from perfect, she KNOWS that I will always be there for her. That is what this sweet girl needs. She needs to know that she is still a baby girl at 18 and although we think we are grown up, there is so much maturity that happens in the next few years and beyond. She needs guidance and love. I also hope she turns herself in because her life on the run will be short lived and her chances of getting some mercy from the courts will be much better if she does thus. I’ m sure she knows she will get caught one way or another, especially living how she is. She should turn herself in and present this video to her Public Defender/judge. It very clearly shows that she is accountable for her actions but that she also very clearly needs help. More and more county/local/state authorities are starting to listen more and recognize that jail isn’t always the right answer. Girlie, if you are reading this comment, please know I am not naive and I am speaking from experience, you can change the direction of your life. I have been through so many hard times (especially around your age) and I promise, you can turn it all around!!
Mark is awesome. If she gets caught by the police then I hope Mark contacts the court or something and vouches for her. At the very least Mark can show the judge this interview. She doesn’t deserve 4 years in a hole. She needs help.
I was addicted to Xanax. I passed out one day and wouldn’t wake up! When I woke up my parents where sitting there n tears they thought I was never going to wake up. Never seen my mom cry until that day. I had 9 years clean and I started taking Lortabs heavy in 2021 I’m in recovery now and I’m 4 days clean and I feel good so far!! I’m going to beat this !! Rest In Love Beautiful you are in a better place now!! 🙏🏽🤍
RIP Scarlett. Rest sweet girl. You’ll have lots of friends in heaven.
She died ???
@@icyflann7178 yes. January 2021. Mark pinned the info in the top comment. Rest in peace 🙏
How she died?😢
@@kitlove1247 Xan overdose I think
My best friend has left me
Xans ruined my life, three years sober and my brain still hasn’t recovered
facts that shit is vicious
Bless you. You are a great person. My brother is currently addicted and struggling. So bad to the point he is getting shot at and im afraid for his life.. I hope he gets help just like you have..bless you...
Wow I’m 3 years sober too!!! I took them for 7 years. And boy do I agree with you!! I’m doing so so so much better. But I’m looking forward to my brain finishing healing !!! I still stumble on my words and get stuck mid sentence,etc... It’s very embarrassing for me. I’m a college graduate and can’t hardly form a sentence at times !!! However I have to say I’m much much better than when I first got off of them. God that was hell !!!
Wow is that why I feel the way I do all the time
Three years!!! That’s amazing, great job.
The people you interview are so young.Their whole life ahead of them.Almost a blank slate full of potential.But so many things they have been through hold them back.Fear, pain, anxiety.Mental health help is so important.
This poor baby. She can do it and get clean, maybe jail will straighten her out. She needs to contact her Mom after jail and try to ask for some help.
It's not "mental". It's physical. Trauma of some sort stuck in the memories of cells throughout the whole body.
I have seen a lot of these interviews and this one really broke my heart. I wish I could meet her and just be a positive influence in her life. I hope everyone knows that there are young people just like her in every town. If you see someone struggling like this then do your best to be a positive influence in their life. You don’t have to save everyone and we can’t save the world but ALL of us can make a difference in our communities or at least in one person’s life. Just be a friend.
@@Spoonwranglerz Beautiful and practical comment!💖
Seriously, imagine being this young and doing this video, and then getting clean and trying to find a job but this video pops up when your employers try to research you.
Scarlett is so sincere and reflective. To hear she's passed on so young... it's profoundly sad. I hope she has found her peace.
I used to be a xanax addict and relate so much to her reason for liking the drug. I grew up in an emotionally and physically abusive home where my dad would do nothing but tear me down and remind me constantly of what a “fck up” and “loser” I was... Even when I had a major accomplishment like getting a job or getting a raise, he would find a way to tear it down and make me feel like it wasn’t good enough... I had a friend in college who did xanax and when I tried it for the first time I just felt free from all my anxiety and horrible memories... It got to the point where I was losing track of days and people would tell me they had a full on conversation with me that I never remembered... I turned into a completely different person and all sense of moral codes went out the window. I have since found healthier ways of coping with triggers in life.
My dad was the same way with me. I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was always afraid of my father. I hated him
I wouldn’t wish a repeat of 7th or 8th grade on my worst enemy. Those are some rough years.
Now that I think of it....yeah those were reallly shitty times for me too when I was young. Highschool was rad though.
Amen 🙏
I enjoyed high school, had a lot of fun!
Jasmine. That’s your parents fault for not teaching you healthy eating habits
I repeated the fifth grade it was hell but in that year I worked my ass off and got an improved student of the year award this was 1997/98 school year
Feel so bad her dad didn't protect her or stick up for her... My dad would move heaven and earth to protect me ... Love you dad ❤
Unfortunately not all dad/fathers are made the same😟
Mine too!
It definitely makes a difference! It can make or break a kid.
You have a awesome father.
Same sis !!!!!! God bless her tho she’s beautiful ❤️
"I just want it to end..." Holy f'ing heartbreaking. Heavy stuff.
I was already crying but when I read that she passed, I absolutely lost it 😭 Rest In Peace baby girl I’m so sorry the world failed you
@@colleenprue5312 oh honey...
She is smart, curious, beautiful, and well spoken. She can make a difference in the world. It breaks my heart that she has had lost hope. There is always hope. She deserves a life without abuse and neglect. I hope she recognizes her worth and that there are ways to deal with the trauma and move through it. She can create an amazing adulthood.
When I hear someone mention Xanax it brings back horrible memories of taking them and doing some crazy things. So many things people told me I did and I have no recollection of it. Please people stay away from them
Same here for me...I've never been addicted to them, I've only tried them only a few times, and this was Years ago.
But yeah, my friends an wife told me about the embarrassing things I would do..so I didn't take them no more,haha
Morning Cindy...God is great and I'm glad that's in ur past. U are better and stronger today. 💯
I was addicted to both those and opiates. I blacked out and did a lot of crazy stuff too. Woke up in jail a few times not knowing what I had done. The withdraws coming off all of that was extremely hard but I’ve been clean for four years now.
@@huntergla81 I actually od on them once bc I had forgot how many I had taken.
@@mzfancy4767 ❤️🥰
I can’t believe she passed away... she was just a kid. I know she’s 18 here already but there’s something so childlike about her and yet she’s also very well spoken and perceptive. Such a sensitive and sweet girl... Rest In Peace.
This story hurts so bad. Rest in peace.
Yes, broke my heart to see the update on her death. I saw such promise in her.
wait, shes dead? omg. What a fucking tragedy. ta fuck?>
you give these people the stage to vent and say the things they’ve never been able to say! and i personally know your thought can kill you inside when you have no one to talk to. you earned a new subscriber
She’s going to recover and be so powerful. Here for her growth .
🙌🏽⚡️💜Love this!
Ur awesome.
Thank you that’s my friend
sadly she overdosed and died
@@hoodvogue9886 gasp , heartbreaking 🥺
My god I just wanna give her a hug and tell her she’s enough. She’s beautiful.
Same same!
I’ve probably rewatched her like 6 times now and it breaks my heart every time. She reminds me so much of myself. It sucks she lost her battle. Rest in paradise
I’m a recovering 8 year user of this prescribed 3 bars a day and just cold turkey now 6 yrs clean... you can beat this Queen don’t give up🙏🏽
Congratulations!
@@vayconnie8422 thank you very much
I'm a 4 bar 10 year user with 3 years clean.
Your very welcome. I would love too know more.
@@silkyjohnson4519 congratulations too you as well.
Bless her, she seems like such a sweet and intelligent girl. I hope she realises that she's worth fighting for and chooses to live and get clean and start a fresh.
Sadly she passed away before her time
@@shaybatty3785 That's so sad 😞 I hope her spirit finds the peace and healing it couldn't get on earth
RIP Scarlett. Such a beautiful soul. Xanax is the devil. I was addicted for years, it took all the pain away. I’ve been sober for three months now, something I never thought was possible for me
I'm addicted to my own thing, and I may not know exactly how you feel. But three months is tremendous and that's awesome
My heart is broken for her passing. I too was addicted to xannys. Only drug that took my trauma away. I got taken off it. Cold turkey, from my doc. Had 2 seizures. That shit was the devil. Thank God I’m off. Interestingly enough, I believe I had more anxiety attacks on Xanax, than being off. I hate the pharmaceutical industry. It’s satanic.
I hope you’re still sober! Have been dealing with the same since I was over prescribed as a teenager. I have PTSD so Xanax is like the devil/an angel to me. Helps during the times I need it but it’s so easy to fall into being super dependent on it as your tolerance goes up so quick. I forget conversations I have and forget days/weeks.
The way the interwiev started is amazing. Her asking Mark about his work, she seems so empathic.
Xanax is probably one of the worst drugs to withdrawal from. I’ve heard of multiple people having seizures and more symptoms.
yup, some people die from the withdrawals
@@deshaunhairston3954 heroin withdrawal is hell also but doesn’t kill you like alcohol or benzo withdrawal can
I had worst seizures off xanax
opiates take the title for worst , most dangerous are alcohol and benzodiazepines
@@Dumbluckk01 xanax and alcohol are worst than opiates, more dangerous to come off.
This girl is so young. I hope she can save herself and get out of that lifestyle.
I said the same thing .Bless her, man
She died
@@torijohnston8540 no she didn’t
She unfortunately passed away c
@@BryannahMartin808 yea she did look at the top comment
This is heart wrenching. Just tragedy after tragedy in this girl’s life. She deserved SO much better. My God, you really never know what someone is dealing with.
One of the most touching interviews - this girl seems so smart, self aware and introspective.
I love how Mark answers questions from his passion. When he chooses to take up space, I love what he has to say. You can feel the passion in this. What a channel. Thank you
This girl breaks my heart.
18 beautiful and left unprotected by her parents til the point where she wants it all to end.
Rest is sweet peace Dear Scarlet, you were robbed of a beautiful life in the hands of those that should of been protecting you💔
Props to you Mark. I really admire your work. Your interviews always flow so well and you seem so comfortable in the way you word your questions. I love that you don't make any of your interviewees feel uncomfortable, judged, or guilty. Your interviews are quality. Thanks for what you do.
Scarlett, if you ever see this, I hope you know you deserve to be happy, whatever that may mean for you.
Healthy and happy
There are so many ways you can destroy a human being and it all starts in childhood.
Sometimes!
When she talked about eating lunch in the bathroom it brought back hs memories 😕💔
Same here. When the teachers found out I was hiding in the bathroom during lunch I got in trouble 😢
Same boo. We gon be alright
:(
This is one of the most gut wrenching interviews I have watched from SWU...Scarlett is so articulate and it breaks my heart that she was, like so many others, put into a situation that she had not control over at such a young age. I can easily see her making her way out of Skid Row and turning her life around...But the way the interview ended as the screen is black and Scarlett says, "A lot of times, I just want it to end." I just hope there is a follow-up with her in the near future, with her changing her life. Prayers to her and all that are struggling in one way or another.
I can relate to her I remember being in 7&8th grade eating lunch in the bathroom because I had no friends.
That's Horrible!!! I'm so sorry.💔
People can be so mean.🥺
Hugs.
That was me in highschool
It was the library for me 😞 that shit hurt
This helps me to never do drugs. This girl reminds me a lot of myself, and I need to remember that this could be me if I let it happen.
My mantra is...never say never. It probably would have helped if she'd have had some good quality counselling when she was younger.
I hope you don't start using...drugs cause bad problems to become worse...but, they are sought after for an quick escape...no one tries drugs to get addicted.
@@monmac7387 I won't. I have enough problems. Drugs won't be one of them.
This shit scares me and has me feeling sad because even tho I was sober for three years I relapsed last year and I hate how I feel after I spend so much money to end up feeling like I’m dying and I won’t be able to help myself if I get a seizure and still crave and think about it . Everyone the adults and counselors that tried to help when I ended up in rehab juvie and group homes. They were right. I miss them.
out of everyone u interviewed this girls story really hit me the most maybe bc i relate to her
Same, she reminds me of many girls I grew up around, still can't believe she passed away
I’ve been binge watching all of your videos for the last couple of weeks. And this girl.... Oh my god. I’ve never wanted to help someone more in my life. 💔 I hope she’s able to realize, sooner rather than later, how strong and beautiful she is, and that she still has her whole life ahead of her.
Love that she asked you questions too and your answers 💛
Gotta love Mark. He's a people person.
She’s so intelligent. The way she can reflect on situations is remarkable.
I can relate to her story more than she knows. I used to take Xanax to numb myself and get rid of those horrible memories. I’m clean for over three years and I’m healthy. It doesn’t get easy you just have to get tougher.
This child could have been something amazing, even with all she’s been through she was so self aware and well spoken. This baby was broken and lonely, just one decent adult in her life could have made all the difference! I’m sorry for her parents loosing a child but I can’t help but feel they could have prevented this. RIP sweet girl❤️❤️❤️❤️
It doesn’t sit well with me that she is on the run because she will do 4 years for using drugs. Punished for having substance abuse disorder? Only leads her further into it & dangerous places both physically and mentally. The criminal justice system is broken. They should allow her to go to rehab. I hope things work out for her 💗
Agreed, and at such a young age, the only thing jail time would accomplish is making her a part of the system. That is the exact opposite of what she needs. You can tell that she's on the edge but definitely not too far gone, hope she gets the help she needs and not the jail sentence
She's been to rehab. Got out and soon got back into addiction.
Did you miss the robbery and carjacking part?
@@BrianWilliams1911 No that’s why she was put on probation. Failing a drug test is what would actually send her to jail.
She reminds me a lot of myself at that age. I'm 35 now. I have a master's in neuroscience, a great kid, and a wonderful husband. Plus I get paid for doing what I love. It took many years and lots of work to turn things around, but it is possible. I hope she can see that she's worth it. No one can do it for you though. You have to want it for yourself.
I read she passed away early this year. So very sad. 😢😢
Scarlett was so lonely, she mostly needed support and a big hug to let her know she was going to be okay. Too bad she didn't know better. Thank you Mark for doing this
I’ve heard people call Xanax mind erasers... so sad this girl was so young and seemed like such a sweet soul...RIP babygirl she’s not in pain anymore no more suffering. I hope she’s at peace 🥺
Benzos cam you down
@@YourNightmares333 Absolutely. But with a kid like this, they're usually abused. Not used correctly.
Awww baby girl middle / high school is the worst. You're gonna be ok. Be the wonderful woman you were meant to be!
Xanax has torn thru my generation and im only 23 its actually so crazy...
Same brotha born in 97 as well seen so many different people completely change who they are over bars:/
im 27. when i was in HS it was the glory days of pharmaceuticals . especially where my region was (NJ mid 2000s - look it up back in the day it was gnarly ). most people started with zans & oxys and some moved onto heroin . my younger sister only by 2 years was on heroin by 15. the generation above me all died because they were too old to grow out of it getting addicted from teens into 20s . people my age and younger at the time, (most people exposed in 8th grade / freshman year) a bunch of them died, even more went to rehab thank god many of us completely grew out if it . anyone still alive and using mostly likely caught a case ..
I'm 35 it was rampant at my high school in the early 00's and there was far less regulation back then. It was easier to get and you didn't have to worry about the counterfeit stuff floating around now. Y'all are not the first generation. The difference is it is being glorified and normalized by some influencers. Nobody openly talked about it back then. We have got to stop supporting people that normalize this stuff. It is literally killing people.
Yes
My heart goes out to her. Thank you for being brave and sharing your story
Sweet girl, breaks my heart to see how broken she is. She has so many good qualities, beautiful, kind,smart. The sadness she carries is too heavy for her young soul. I wish her the best and pray she finds happiness and purpose.
I cant say enough how special what you are doing here is. Takes the walk a mile in her/his shoes to the next level !
This is tragic my heart breaks for her.. she's so sweet and I hope she gets the help that she clearly needs...we're rooting for you honey ✊🏻❤🌹
Mark, your explanation about why you're in this is exactly the same reason I watch these. Thank you so much, again.
I have a daughter this age. This breaks my heart. Praying for her life to change for the better.
Sadly she passed away this year in January 😢
@@belovedmay22 heartbreaking
What a strong young lady. She has gone through so much on her own. Scarlett - stay strong! Sending good thoughts your way!
I'm 20 minutes into this and my opinion is that Scarlett is in imminent risk of self harm (I'm being tactful), in addition to the many ways she is self destructing already. I've seen family members turn on a dime, from a coherent conversation to the ambulance in the driveway. I really hope, for her sake, that a miracle occurs... now.
I believe in miracles and am praying for her🙏🏻
Not everyone cuts themself, she’s self harming by just being an addict.
@@deshaunhairston3954 Lmaoo
I wish I could do something. This video hit me hard because I have had my issues with xanax and pills. She also reminds me of a lot of people I have known. If this video made you concerned then remember that there are people like this in your community and we can all choose to be a positive influence, mentor, or simply a friend who cares. We should all do our best to take responsibility for our communities and if we see someone failing we can all at least try to help.
@@Spoonwranglerz Yes! We Do need to live a life of compassion. Do whatever we can. No matter how big or small. Ty for your comment.💖
I love these videos so much. Sheds light on a lot. I am not an addict but suffer from multiple mental health issues and it’s crazy how relatable certain aspects are for me. I’ve just been diagnosed at 32 years old and feel so blessed I’ve made some right choices but right now and last year are particularly hard and make me wanna jump the wagon 😣😔
The part when she said she was 13 and that she was excited that someone was paying attention to her... just to end up abusing her broke my heart. It's so sad, she deserved better.
Such a bright and well spoken young lady!!
I've never related more to an interview on this channel. My heart aches for this sweet soul, I was just like her. I'm 22 now but so many things were the same for me growing up: no stability, lies about what caused my parents split from every direction, started drinking at 12 but because my father gave it to me, developed an opiate addiction in high school. Overdosed a few times on tramadol (not sure if it has a different name in the US?). I just wanna hug this gal and tell her I don't have any answers but I've been there and I'm still struggling but pushing through it. From one broken hearted young woman to another, thank you for sharing your story my love.
Keep your head up you’re doing great !
@@steveeemadden431 bless you friend, thank you so much for your kind words.
I hope this reaches you and those you love in great health and happiness❤️🙏😎
The world failed her. I hope in her next life the universe has gifted her endless love and a safe environment to grow. Rest In Peace babygirl.
My God this breaks my heart. She had so much potential but seemed to be destined for low self worth...which reminds me of parts of myself. This was a hard one to watch, feeling like it's so preventable. Family really is everything.
I never comment on these, but this girl is so intelligent and beautiful and I feel so sad for her. She understands the harsh reality she's living. I wish wish wish that she manages to rebuild! Sending so much love and hope
This poor kid went through so much.. heartbreaking. She's tough, streetwise. (Would take a lot to make her cry.) She's a good person.. I hope she can get some help, and get better. Please take care Young lady. 🥲🥲🥲❤
This one was extra heartbreaking for some reason. Her story seems so relatable , she does a great job telling her story, she has a good sense of self realization and she has so much life ahead of her. She just seems sweet and I’m rooting for her.
Oh my gosh. My heart!! Reading this while listening to this sweet girl. Makes me cry. RIP.
Watching all these interviews makes me realize even more how much a safe and loving home is so important. Actually, i can't think of anything more important. Coming from divorced parents and all the ugliness that entails, I can look back at my own life and see where and how the wheels came off the track. Cheers to all the seekers who work on themselves to find joy in everyday life.
INFIDELITY.
People are so selfish.
They don’t care what their acts of INFIDELITY create. I still see that scared little girl.
Infidelity has it's root in unhealed trauma, as does, it seems, any problem.
@ABeautifulLove Yes. Even some mandatory classes on compassion and empathy in all school grades.
@@marylougeorge9890 Yes. Starting in kindergarden.
@@conniegodar8146 Absolutely.
@ABeautifulLove Yes but that would make too much sense!
Obviously this person, like many persons, did not need jail time, but deep healing.
Her story is very similar to mine. I felt the strongest connection to her more than anyone else in these videos. My heart goes out to this beautiful strong young woman
This is why y'all shouldn't follow those rappers who pop xans and make it seems cool
That’s the music industries fault. Don’t blame rappers for making things that labels and consumers want
@@graham676 don't blame the rappers? It's their music, not the label. With or without a label, the music will be out there. Most of these guys are huge before they ever sign a deal.
@Trip Benson they are rappin about their life around them. Blame systemic racism and corrupt politicians keepin the black community in poverty
@Trip Benson And both of y’all listen to trash like suicide boys so neither of you can say shit
they shouldnt glorify drug use but you have to understand that alot of rappers from the hood have been through traumatic experiences much like this girl. their music is relatable to some of us.
She should not be criminalised she should be given therapy and love 💓
Yes!!!
That takes us being willing to pay taxes.
Yes
She reminds me of my friend Alyssa who passed away on June 6th this year from an overdose... So smart but dealing with many demons in her head. I pray she finds her way you can see she has so much potential to thrive in life.
I’m 30 now but when I was in elementary I ate in my school bathroom during lunch for my whole 6th grade year and middle school due to bullying. It was self soothing to just enjoy my food and feel comfortable alone. I never felt pity for myself. I recently told my parents and my mom refuses to accept it, she’s in denial, says that if it was true she would’ve known about it. I kept my depression and anxiety from her growing up. Till this day I love eating alone, being alone. Even with my fiancé and daughter I appreciate my alone time, it keeps me sane.
Yeah
She needs help not jail 🙏🏾❤️
Absolutely! Sad thing is, there's a Lot, like 1/4 or 1/3 like her locked up in jails and prisons...or living on the streets since they closed mental hospitals.
I totally agree. Praying for this Toung Lady
If she had the money for a good attorney and some guidance / support she could avoid doing time
@@kennethwalton2380 Yup, money. But she'd have to do rehab and I don't believe she's ready for that.
@@marylougeorge9890 Probably not but I don’t think he fugitive game is all that so she may wanna think about it or go find a homeless woman matching her description to steal the id of (which would be relatively difficult considering her age & all)
18 is so, so young. She can restart her entire life right now and be Ok. I hope she figures things out, finds a trade or hobby, and happiness.
She unfortunately died of a Xanax overdose in her skid row tent not long after this interview.
Coming from a similar background, it’s crazy to think about I could be on this same path. I relate to her in so many ways and you can tell she is intelligent and genuine. Her interview brought me to tears. I wish her nothing but the best and hope she finds her path one day.
I’m so sorry Scarlett may you Rest In Peace
Xanax is possibly the worst drug you could be addicted too. Very scary withdrawal. Worse the heroin and involves the possibility of death.
Fentanyl withdrawal doesn’t kill you like Xanax withdrawal does. I hate keyboard scientists that think fentanyl is comparable to benzos. Benzodiazepine withdrawal is far more deadly than any Opiate withdrawal.
I’ve kicked both separately and at the same time cold turkey. Xanax is worse.
I took 4 2mg bars every day for about 4 years. Went cold turkey, having no idea how dangerous it was. Yes, it was scary. I laid in bed for two weeks, no food & little sleep. Several seizures. I now stay far away from doctors & prescription drugs. I dont recall about 2 years of my life. Like total amnesia. Xanax ruined my life, but recovery is possible. Having a will to live & faith in God.
Peace, love & blessings to you all. ♾✝️🕉🙏
I’ve come off Both opioids and Xanax and Xanax is way way worse !!!! Worst year of my life. The problem don’t end when withdrawal does. It’s YEARS of healing all the damage you’ve done to your brain. Scariest experience of my life !!! They should tell you this shit before prescribing. Like show a video of someone withdrawing off that shit and then ask the patient “ do you want to take one today for stress and then none or do you want a full script and a lifelong problem?
@@nicoleharris4264 You did it though, & you should be proud. I hope that Scarlet will read these comments. ❤
rest in peace babygirl, you deserved way more than what this life had to offer. so so strong, rest easy.
She was dead a month later. My heart.
Our lives couldn't be more different except for one area. We both experienced terrible social rejection as young girls in North Carolina.
I'm a therapist and I wish I could've helped her in that way - but mostly I wish I could've been her friend.
I wish her Dad would've been there for her more instead of staying with her stepmom, or her mom had fought for her, or something. I wonder if her parents ever saw this. I hope they did.
RIP sweet Scarlett ❤
This is heartbreaking. RIP Scarlett. I hope you are at peace now...
“Interviewing” the interviewer is something I totally would do and have done before! I understand that curiosity of dynamics with others too.
It's called intelligence.😊
Just want to give her a hug tell her she is beautiful and remind her she has a gift the world needs
Fan of the channel and watched several videos, but searched this one. Just to see... Really hit when I read the update from mark stating she passed away. I was in a similar predicament, but been sober for about a wk now. Not easy, especially when "it" hits on why you've started taking them in the first place. The voices/demons. 2 wks ago I couldn't stop crying debating if I should snort all what was in front of me. Luckily I have a really good friend who allowed me to move in and to better myself. I had a pen to help postponed the withdrawals cause man 😓. These videos actually help in a way . Just gotta keep pushing.
Mark you're the man. RIP Scarlett🖤
This poor girl. I really feel for her. She's such a well spoken, thoughtful, and beautiful young women who's crying out in pain and loneliness. Its crazy how childhood routes back to be the stem of the issue with so many addicts. She and so many other addicts have always just looked for the bad and steer away from the good because they dont know if they can trust it and at least theyre not let down