i been clean off heroin for a year and a half,lost many friends,its a miracle im still alive,these people need help.they are good people,drugs are the devil.
How do you help them. She just said she was clean for 2 years but just was not done so she went right back to it. So it was her choice to be a drug addict .
As a herniated disc.....to addict....to recovering addict...... THIS can happen to ANYBODY in ANY walk of life. Anyone making fun of or talking down to this young lady had better watch out.....you're an injury, traumatic event, or bad decision away from this girl's life. Have some empathy......nobody getting off this granite spaceship alive....it's how we treat each other while we're here that matters.
I’ve got 5 disc completely gone!!! I’m bone on bone and have been for yrs now.. nothing Dr can do at all.. it’s live with it or well you know... I’ve been on strong meds for well over a decade.. have never gone to the street stuff but I know my body needs to have it... So with my experience and having family that’s od and died I really do think it’s a choice to a point...
Your story is the same as mine. On October 3, 2002, I fell during class (while going to school to become a personal trainer and Nutritionist). I tried to tough it out, but in 2006, the pain was just too bad still, so I went to the doctors and he put me on a "pain management program." He didn't explain what could happen and that really makes me mad, even to this day. After over 4 years, I decided to quit, and it was horrible. I personally didn't ever get into Heroin, but I took any type of pain medication I could get my hands on, so I wouldn't go through withdrawals... Vicodin, Percs, Dilaudid, Morphine, etc. Long story short, I actually went to a pain specialist and now take Buprenorphine for long acting pain management. Yes, for those who will say it's still a medication close to pain pills, I know. But besides my herniated disc between L5/S1, I have severe Endometriosis (have tried different medications, birth controls, multiple surgeries, etc) and there's only so much pain I can endure. I've been on Buprenorphine for over 4 years now, and the dose has been the SAME since the start (unlike Percs, Vicodin, etc, when it always goes up). If people have legit pain and are trying to find something to help, I would recommend it. Europe has actually been using it for long acting pain management for years. I've literally gone from an average 7/10 on the pain scale to usually being a 1/2 and not feeling high, AND also not going through withdrawals anymore.
@@primitiveorganism9571 It sounds like you've personally been able to continue with a script, a lot of times, especially around 2010, many Doctors lowered scripts, and or took people off completely. It's usually those situations, where people DON'T feet the proper help to actually ween off the drugs, find the proper pain therapy, etc., and they are left to just fend for themselves.
Willy Cheese you hit the nail on the head. I’ve heard that phase at least one hundred times from ex addicts but have never heard it put in that way. So sad, but true.
Flat Accord Music it’s the truth, you have to be done to be done. I wasn’t a prostitute, but I was a heroin addict on & off for 13 years, and I fiiiiiiinally after several,several detoxes, and treatments, jail, prison.... I still did it after that, but it wasn’t until I was so done living that life that I flushed it one night & I slipped a couple times in like the first month, but I’ve now been clean for almost 7 years!! If I can do it, anyone can... and I know she can, she’s beautiful & intelligent... I hope this was her last interview because she was sick & tired of being sick & tired! ❤️
It's the same with cigarettes. You can't quit until YOU really want to. All the pills and patches and shit won't work if you still want to smoke. When you want to quit, cold turkey is a cinch.
Of course there's still a soul there. She's a human being, just like you and just like me. Drugs can grab a hold of anybody. If you have certain health conditions, you can end up an addict from your doctor. It happens all the time. You don't even have to be involved in risky behavior like doing street drugs to get hooked. It's sad. "There but for the grace of God go I" is such a true idiom.
Had a buddy got on a bike accident, and was prescribed Percocet. He had a lot of pain on his knees and left hip aftermath from the accident, a car clipped him on the rear wheel. Doctors told him it was a miracle he was still alive with all the swelling and blood he lost. He was no pot head, no alcoholic, business man, but took the (pain killers) and swore by the results, almost rolling into a month taking them. Once he ran out was sick for two weeks. He was pissed off at the doctor for not giving him a heads up of what he was getting into. Fortunately he recognized he has developed dependency. He now tries to work the pain with therapy, acupuncture, diet, working out. It can happen real quick, and this was a friend of mine who never had done drugs, has a degree, kids, steady job, all it takes a wrong doctor and things can get ugly quick.
For me drugdealers are worse than murderers : A murderer shoots and you die in a minute . A drugdealer sells drugs , the buyer gets addicted , loses most of his / her lovedonces , her beauty , dignity , teeth , health , no possibility to raise your own children . I HATE , deeply HATE drugdealers !
@@ChosenWon The difference between my comment and your answer is that I explain WHY I think low of drug dealers . You don't explain anything . I get very sad when I see some interviews and the drug dealers did that to them . Who else ?
I see so many comments on here blaming the drugs or the pharmaceutical industry but the one thing I don't see is self accountability. No one can take responsibility for thier own actions anymore.. if they would do that l, thats the 1st step in healing a wounded body and mind
Yes, true, but very much easier said than done. It looks to me that most of the people interviewed freely admit and own the decision they made to start. It's very easy to start anything when one has no experience of it yet and I'm pretty sure it's self evident to everyone that that humans don't learn life from others telling them what not to do, we learn from personal experience.
Big Pharma isn’t to blame for every drug addict, it’s a personality type that lacks discipline and foresight thinking only about immediate dopamine production in the brain without thinking of the future consequences. These people are victims of bad choices. After the Vietnam war the vast majority of US soldiers who were using heroin in Vietnam discontinued usage as soon as they made it back to the USA. The smaller percentage became full fledged addicts. It’s a certain type that continues to use. Not every person that is prescribed a pain killer from a doctor turns into an addict. I love to eat pain killers from the doctor too, the few times I’ve been prescribed them. I’m not about to purchase any off the street, because I understand the reprocessing of starting such an endeavor, and so do most other people.
@@brandongibson5220 you are right...and wrong. These decisions are seldom conscious decisions made through rational thought. They are usually made subconsciously out of sheer desperation or some other trauma. Yes, it doesn't happen to all people, and yes it's about the differences in people. To say though, that's it's from a lack of discipline is wrong. There are many disciplined people who also fall prey to drugs. On the pain killers... When some people are prescribed powerful sedatives or pain killers, it's often an ongoing treatment because not everyone can afford the cost of surgery or other treatments so they are stuck on pills for years. That's how people become dependant on pharmaceuticals. Some people just don't have the choices others do.
@Matthew Muise I agree with you. If a person has never been physically addicted to something then they really can't speak about it with any knowledge. It's a nightmare. I think Drs that prescribe opioid pain pills have a responsibility to explain how addictive they are. And I mean really explain it. I've been prescribed pain pills for pain that I would have rather dealt with by taking otc pain medication rather than going through the withdrawals of not having the opioids that Drs just cut you off from with no warning or concern about the hell you're about to go through unless you go spend money you ain't got to get shit off the street so you can just feel normal, not high, just normal. I don't care how strong willed a person is, nobody wants to shit their pants, and go through the mental hell you're guaranteed to go through. The aches and pains the insomnia. There's not a single part of your body that isn't affected during withdrawals.
I think Amanda will eventually leave this lifestyle, but she will have to do something about the bf. A real man wouldn't share his girl in that way, so he clearly has other motivations. Amanda, you are better than this!
@@georgepresley7116 I completely agree! I myself am in recovery and I couldn't have a relationship because my past has affected my present and depending who I surround myself with will determine my future. I prayed for a man who would be "perfect" for ME and I had to wait until God brought my now husband to me who has accepted me for me and knows how my past is affecting some of my behaviors. He is patient with me and my number one supporter! God does Answer prayers 🙏 when He sees the desire to get better and provides people, places and things to help fulfill what God originally wanted for us. 👏👏👏💯🛐✝️♥️🙏
My nephew went to many many rehabs, in several states, was on life support several times, was in and out of prison, his cousin died of overdose a couple years before my nephew finally did. My nephew would probably be alive today if the prison sentences were harder and more time.
Thank you for putting a face/ story on the socially unacceptable disease addiction. I too have suffered from addiction, the worst part is the self hatred. Keep helping others!
I am eternally grateful to a doctor who, when I came to her in an ER with an incredible pain and seven sleepless nights because of a tick bite on my stomach that became infected, gave me opioid based meds but warned me that I was to take them only for two days, and after that I had to switch to some other stuff that didn't work as well but also was much less addictive. When I took the opioid suddenly the pain went away, and I felt like I was floating on a pillow made out of clouds where everything was good and where every problem was solved. Since then I have seen how easy it is to get addicted, and I don't blame these poor people for their addictions. We as humans are simply no match for these drugs.
Thank you for making these videos Tom, I do not want to sound sadistic, but making these videos and uploading them for me to see keeps me sober. As I said before, I have never touched hard drugs, I have experimented with cannabis, but that was neither here or there, my drug of choice was alcohol and it brought me to the depths of despair, being a drunk or/and a crack head etc, is no life. I have been sober now since Wednesday 13th February 2019 and I have no intention of going back to it, praise be to God in Jesus' name, Amen!
I used to be a heroin addict from age 17 until 21...i thought it was going to be the rest of my life and that it was already too late. My family already hated me and kicked me out..i thank the Lord or whatever is up there everyday that i got into legal trouble..i did a year in jail and long term rehab right after that..i was put on probation and as much as I hated it it saved my life...i am now 24 and have been clean for over 2 years and have so much hurt for these people still struggling...keep making these videos..you are a genuine person that wants to help and I appreciate that sir
I was clean n sober for just over 14 years . My mother is slowly dieing always struggle .with mental health illness .since 14 years old I'm 46 .iv had a complete break down .trying to get real help in Britain for mental not great .when you got people playing god with people's lives . When you can't see any way out .the fear feeling so alone .no one listening its a truly horrible place to be I just feel like packing my bags just walking away until this nightmare with my mother is over .she never been a easy person .none of my family apart from want anything to do with my mother .why she treated us as kids .I wish I listened years ago .now I'm in this horrible place can't see anyway out .
Anyone addicted to any drug has to be fed up with their own bullshit. Doing drugs, the lifestyle while on drugs, what all they go through to get the next bag. That's it THE INDIVIDUAL themselves has to WANT the change or else they will forever be there. 100% fact. Like the old saying... " you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" in other words, you can force these/any addict to go into a "REHAB" but its worthless if they don't want the change & especially a waist of time and effort for every one involved during that process if that person... "wasn't finished" as this young lady stated! God loves you all & there is more hope out there than anyone could imagine!
@@FullNelson007 I feel you but this sounds a bit like victim shaming. It could be that we are just offering them the wrong kind of help. I think counseling would be incredibly useful for these people. I'm in no way well versed in this area, just wanting to find a way to help out.
I started smoking cigarettes and drinking when I was in high school 2011. Ever since then I was on full speed on the track like a freight train. It was last year I gave up. It's been a year and 3 months now.
I was in the boyfriend's position. My girl and I were using and homeless. Things felt hopeless for me. I ended up getting locked up long enough to see what I was doing to myself and I asked the judge for help. God willing she got me the help I needed. I found God and through him I've been clean and sober for 5 years now and my life has never been better. Now I'm a good influence on my children and the dad they deserve all thanks to christ. Anyone can find sobriety you just have to want it bad enough to submit to a higher power. I wish you good luck and I'll pray that you find your way to god and a better life.
Sad . She Is a pretty lady , seems so caught up with the drugs . What a shame . I hate the disease . 27years sober. Relapse in 2018 . Been clean for 9months . So it’s super hard . As a ex-heroin Addict . I know the struggles all too well . Always have to stay on your game , if you have the disease .
Bull Jolly... stay with your recovery. Glad you were able to go back to being clean. A relapse isnt the end. Good for you!! One day at a time it's possible ❤
10th year sober,have had 3 times i have fallen of the wagon over 1-3days. U cant get sober without fall backs. Now I ONLY use the legal ,used to use H on top of my morphine sulphate and fentanyl patches. 5+ gr a Day was a expensive habbit. Snd,no it isnt slways a disease, but also a patch onnother illnesses like my chron7c cluster head aches,6fucked discs in my back,sciatic pain 3 places one side down to my leg. And do to a fracture as 16 its CRPS now in that foot where the fucking sciatic goes. Im a weed guy,had never ever bothered to use opioids if it werent for that I got a stroke as a 20y.o,then cluster head ache and 2 neuropathic pain,facial neuralgia,in my freaking face too. I got of the H when I got put on opids for the rest of my freaking like do to that shit as MMJ is a hard option to get,still. I grow my own weed,smoke more use less opioids. But I use em as pain killers not to get high. Same when i used smak. Just ,I did much cuz a lot of pains. Ffs,I get 980mg morphine equilant now and vask then I was on,like 3.5-4gr pure morphine equilant,mening same doses as a certain morphine IV dose is. But hell if I want that hell on my worst enemy. Nor the damn pains. I got opioids cuz the doc thought I was too suicidal and homicidal cuz of pains if I was w/o any pain killer,wich he was right on too,thus he did not let me out of the hospital until I was dosed down enough to be normal. See,rarely been high last 10yrs either so thats also ok Call me mad,but to me addiction us using 13-19 diffrent medication or substances every Day and get so fucked it taked 2.5yrs to come down from it. H helped me do that and b4 I was medicated the pain doc,anesthesiolog,if I had chosen to start use H I had been dead 13 yrs ago. H save my life or it kept me from killing myself as I had tried in diffrent ways but never finishen cuz it was pain taking. H is a safer choice I thought and it Kent me alive until I got diagnoded and medicated . Have no conract w crimenal or my past life now. I hate the stoff but know that there is ppl that need to use to not experience any worse than that. Yes H is bad,but lifes better, afterwards..
It’s a special way of talking to these people. He comes across as being completely non-judgmental and gets them to open up without talking to them like they’re a baby or mentally Incapable of having an adult conversation.
To all those who have been saved from your addiction I applaud you knowing how hard it is. To those who are still suffering please don’t lose your hope. Hope is the first step to the life you wanna live. Merry Christmas to you all and 2020 is a new decade to become who you were desten to be.💚💚🙏🏼🎄
One day at time, if that thought is to long then one moment at a time. The craving will pass if you find something to do after you detox. Keeping busy is where it’s at, wash hallways offer to help other people. Try kindness. It’s easy to be wicked but dumb. Harder to be honest to your self.
For anyone with mental health issues, pain meds are terrifying. I recently got prescribed an intense sleeping/pain relief pill (like, found in people who’ve OD’d intense) and the feeling was amazing, all my suffering went away for an hour or so before I slept, I’d be a ball of intense anxiety and then it would just fade and I felt amazing. I’ve always loved the feeling of pain meds. Recently the pill stopped working, and I’ve been anxious about how regularly I’d been prescribed it anyway because of long-term affects (there’s been some addict issues in my family and due to personal experiences I’m SO careful bc I know how easy it would be for me to go down that road) so I’ve stopped it, but it would be so easy to just keep getting it, to be taking more to get that feeling back, my doctor wouldn’t even notice until I had a problem, and that’s when you’d be onto harder stuff. It’s so easy for it to happen, so quickly you can slip. I hope everyone struggling can find proper help, because it’s disgusting how much people are left to fall through the cracks.
It’s how I’ve always felt about Ambien. Before you fall asleep, you feel so incredible, and all the worries you’ve had all day melt away.. But you need more and more. I made the decision to stop taking them nightly, and only take them rarely, when I genuinely need them. But how easy it would be to continue, to move to something harder… Thank goodness I stopped. It’s so easy to slip into a bad habit that becomes life-threatening.
Drugs are the devil, point blank. It tears apart families and destroys until there is nothing left. But, with Jesus ALL things are possible. As long as these precious souls are alive, there is hope.
Such a beautiful lady I wish her all the best and ask God to bless her. I’ve been clean for over seven months now from opioids and meth and it was a hard road getting here. I hope she finds her way she is a shining star!!
Melissa Adams amen Melissa. The dynamic has to change. A person’s way of thinking, their surroundings, people, or nothing changes. Those same friends aren’t going to be around for you in Rehab. That’s why its called “Rehab”. To rehabilitate. Change habits, A re-do. And no one said it was easy. But these ladies need to understand they are just steps away from a new, fresh start. All it takes is the bravery to get out of their own way to make that step in another direction and never look back. There are so many new medications to help ppl get and stay clean. Narcotics anonymous or counseling so they can meet others like themselves for support. That is what Tom is doing. He wants ppl to see the lives these women (and a few men) live. And to speak to them about their lives. And for only a moment that someone treats them like a human being, not a piece of fresh meat. I won’t ever give up helping. God doesn’t give up on us, So why should we on one another. Prayers for all you girls in Detroit. Love you all and hope you get there. Baby steps count...❤️
Your videos bring those who don't understand what happens to people who are addicted they are normal people who became sick just like any other disease you're a compassionate person wish there were more people like you. I have seen this from the driver seat been sober 20 years
My addiction stemmed from OxyContin abuse back in the late 90s. Those pills were everywhere and drs gave them to just about anybody. I’ve had so many friends that had everything the world by the balls, beautiful wife kids houses cars and lose it all in 6 8 months.some never touched pills until they got injured then it was all downhill from there.im thankful I got out of it when I did, it took 15 years but I made it.she can too but u gotta be ready and want it for yourself
I smiled so big when I saw how happy she was when she simply talked about her childhood. She isn't too far gone. She has a lovely personality. She can get out of this. Please stay strong 🖤
it makes me curius if this beautiful work being done on youtube also happens in my country holland , i love to see that so many people keep seeing everybody as a human no mather what....i love to talk to people on facebook that are having problems in their live , give them a good feeling , i am clean myself from oxycontin and have a lot of respect for everybody dealing with live the hard way , love you all , greetings from the lowlands , the netherlands.....peace.
I pray that she takes Jesus in her heart. Jesus died for our sins so we can be with the Lord in Heaven for eternity. ( that's forever !) Please share this also as you talk to these people that need help. Prayers heal.❤
Got hurt overseas, came home and developed an addiction to pain pills. This addiction became a monster and lead to using H. Been clean for 2 years and am finally happy. Please don’t give up the fight to live a clean life to anyone that is hurting right now. I have lived both sides and the clean life is hard but worth it. I love all of you and you are not alone.
Some people just don't get addicted. I take oxycodone for an injury and can stop taking that the same day as surgery whereas other people develop an addiction to that.
There are great programs out there already!!.. An addict has to commit though to stop using. Luckily I found the recipe for success to get out of heroin addiction a couple years ago. Haven't looked back since
Addiction is fundamentally a memory disorder. On a subconscious level, an addict is always chasing their first high. Even though time & time again that hasn't happened again, all the addict has a grasp of is that initial high, and subsequent use is an endless pursuit of the same (i.e. the first high).
You’re so humble. I genuinely love that you take time to chat with these women who are suffering from so many different problems: drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution, etc. I love the financial help that you’re been doing for some of them as well. You’re a beautiful human being, sir.
While I haven't the details, it's to my understanding that, fortunately, Amanda's doing better! I'd like to think that she'll bounce back from this and inevitably find recovery!
She has a lot going for her. She has one of the best chance for this to be just a small stain in her life. I hope she does not stay in this life so long that it messes her face, teeth and personality beyond recognition. Take care Amanda.
How is she now? She was in ICU after the attack, near death and I would really like to know how she is. You know, God bless this guy for bringing light to these places and people. This is the fucking United States isn't there something we can do to stop this madness! Don't bullshit yourself, this could be anyone of us!
@@ChosenWon ur the best stay safe out there you have a huge heart when ur out there helping out drug addicts and prostitutes. I’m a recovering addict and I tell you it’s not easy. I enjoy ur videos I watch them everyday and they actually hep me a lot. ❤️💯🥰
I dont know how i got here or why these are recommended but shit they are heartbreaking. Your interview style, thought and compassion is evident. These vids make you realize how good your own life actually is and what other people are going through. peace and positive vibes to you and the people you meet. and a happier and hopefully less traumatic 2020 x
I was a nurse for eight years before I became addicted to opiates after being prescribed pain meds for six months straight 120/a month to none lost both parents and two brothers to overdose in past three years I have two years after I relapsed after four year clean when everyone died
I'm still fighting my drug addiction, been taking drugs 30 years now and still trying hard to beat this. Its so hard when your in a relationship where both of you are using. All the best to you, I hope things work out. I understand how hard things can be, try and stay strong and keep fighting. ♡
Frankly speaking, I really like this lady. she's calmly honest. The question about her childhood was the most encouraging one to ask, since she clearly had a great outdoor childhood. ☺. Amanda still has much control over herself. So wait, after reading the other comments, she died?!!😢
I wouldn't have guessed that she's been using and working for 6 years... She still looks so youthful. This is the only channel that has this real content, and I thank you for being so kind to these people.
Last interview? Oh no I just found your channel and I enjoy them. I hope all of these girls get help and videos like this bring awareness to this issue.
I love your interviews Tom.Ive been clean 13 years off heroin n have a beautiful life n I just want these women n ANYONE in active addiction to know that recovery IS POSSIBLE!!!!! I thought I would die with a needle in my arm n now raise my amazing 16 year old son n work full-time and been happily married 10 years.Always hope as long as you are breathing! God bless everyone reading this n prayers for those in active addiction n to us fighting every day to stay clean n these women to be safe n get clean n you Tom for giving these girls n men too some hope n the letters showing people,some , really do care!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Same I shot up for years and now I've held a job for 5years, I've had a baby and I'm clean. Doing super good. Won't even give in to small temptations. Love life now and have an addiction to work💓
Kimberly Mason 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️ yes yes yes!! I thought I’d die with a needle in my arm too after 20 years of addiction now have 6 years clean and life is so wonderful! I want these women to know it is possible and if I can do it so can they! Congrats on 13 years that is beyond amazing 🙌❤️
Just human and any one of us could find ourselves there one day .Right now i pray that this lady will see a way to get help.We all get scared to jump of the merry go round that never stops for you .I did in 1987 and when we get honest with ourselves and ask God humbly to redirect our lives with a true heart ,then things happen. Yes theres a higher power that if we offer our lifes in all our failings to give us a new direction and ask each day it can and will turn around.
I've watched about five of your videos now this is some cold stuff... I have three daughters. I will try hard harder now that I've seen this. Thank you
They say the eyes are the window to the soul & never have I seen this more than in your series of interviews with all the people you meet. There's like an inner torment that disappears briefly when these people open up about their lives but it's almost like a blueprint that is doomed to be repeated. The stories seem so similar. Most of it self inflicted and some are just victims of circumstance. Most of these people seem like decent folk and the minute you wipe away the veneer of drugs, they just become regular people.
I love these videos that you make. I remember where I was, and how I developed my conscious contact with God. I don't go to meetings, it's not that I don't want to go I have a brother that goes all the time. I've got to say the only thing that keeps me sober is my conscious contact, and the development of my relationship to God. And I don't go to church either there are a lot of fake phonies out there God is in me God is in you
@@ChosenWon when she held that baby....and realized what we all heard from our parents growing up actually meant. I bet it will give her the strength to stay clean🥰 How many of y’all heard from your mother growing up when she tried explaining why she was worried about you? “ you won’t understand until you have your own child” usually followed by....I love you goodnight 💋 it’s good to see so many people that actually care...🤟😷
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to Amanda it's heartbreaking!!! God bless her!!! Sending many prayers her way somehow she gets through this and that her family is there to support her!! I can't believe this happened !! she has enough on her plate without this! It's tragic !!! horrible !! how dare that man do that to her!!
Suboxone is the devil! Why trade one addiction for another? That's not being clean...that's not sober. People need real help...not an alternative high!
Clean 5yrs off of heroin 12/13/19 (10yr battle) To everyone still in the struggle: there’s hope. It’s possible. And life can be beautiful. ✌🏼
Congratulations!
Congrats#KeepPounding!!!
Congratulations Keep coming back
It will be a year for me 05. 09 2020.. 19 year battle. From black tar to china white than fentanyl
Thats cool god bless u my dad was struggling with heroin sadly he didn't make it through.
i been clean off heroin for a year and a half,lost many friends,its a miracle im still alive,these people need help.they are good people,drugs are the devil.
stay strong ✊ you and the others that are recovering.
Keep it up! I'm proud of you.
How do you help them. She just said she was clean for 2 years but just was not done so she went right back to it. So it was her choice to be a drug addict .
Good for you Jennifer 👍 How are you doing
Keep fighting the good fight..
God Bless!
As a herniated disc.....to addict....to recovering addict...... THIS can happen to ANYBODY in ANY walk of life. Anyone making fun of or talking down to this young lady had better watch out.....you're an injury, traumatic event, or bad decision away from this girl's life. Have some empathy......nobody getting off this granite spaceship alive....it's how we treat each other while we're here that matters.
I’ve got 5 disc completely gone!!! I’m bone on bone and have been for yrs now.. nothing Dr can do at all.. it’s live with it or well you know...
I’ve been on strong meds for well over a decade.. have never gone to the street stuff but I know my body needs to have it... So with my experience and having family that’s od and died I really do think it’s a choice to a point...
Your story is the same as mine.
On October 3, 2002, I fell during class (while going to school to become a personal trainer and Nutritionist). I tried to tough it out, but in 2006, the pain was just too bad still, so I went to the doctors and he put me on a "pain management program." He didn't explain what could happen and that really makes me mad, even to this day.
After over 4 years, I decided to quit, and it was horrible. I personally didn't ever get into Heroin, but I took any type of pain medication I could get my hands on, so I wouldn't go through withdrawals... Vicodin, Percs, Dilaudid, Morphine, etc.
Long story short, I actually went to a pain specialist and now take Buprenorphine for long acting pain management. Yes, for those who will say it's still a medication close to pain pills, I know. But besides my herniated disc between L5/S1, I have severe Endometriosis (have tried different medications, birth controls, multiple surgeries, etc) and there's only so much pain I can
endure. I've been on Buprenorphine for over 4 years now, and the dose has been the SAME since the start (unlike Percs, Vicodin, etc, when it always goes up).
If people have legit pain and are trying to find something to help, I would recommend it. Europe has actually been using it for long acting pain management for years. I've literally gone from an average 7/10 on the pain scale to usually being a 1/2 and not feeling high, AND also not going through withdrawals anymore.
@@primitiveorganism9571
It sounds like you've personally been able to continue with a script, a lot of times, especially around 2010, many Doctors lowered scripts, and or took people off completely. It's usually those situations, where people DON'T feet the proper help to actually ween off the drugs, find the proper pain therapy, etc., and they are left to just fend for themselves.
Truth, it can and does happen to every single demographic
@tucan sam Jesus is still in the miracle business.
Been sober 5 years and I wish I could bottle this amazing raw Serenity and share it with the still sick and suffering
You can't but yes it would be so awesome if you could. I have been clean since 2011 October 18th and I pray every single day for my serenity
@@rileymcintosh4852 hey
Congrats hun..God bless ya
Peace
Yes
"I wasn't done.". A powerful phrase, full of such self harm.
Willy Cheese you hit the nail on the head. I’ve heard that phase at least one hundred times from ex addicts but have never heard it put in that way. So sad, but true.
Flat Accord Music it’s the truth, you have to be done to be done. I wasn’t a prostitute, but I was a heroin addict on & off for 13 years, and I fiiiiiiinally after several,several detoxes, and treatments, jail, prison.... I still did it after that, but it wasn’t until I was so done living that life that I flushed it one night & I slipped a couple times in like the first month, but I’ve now been clean for almost 7 years!! If I can do it, anyone can... and I know she can, she’s beautiful & intelligent... I hope this was her last interview because she was sick & tired of being sick & tired! ❤️
gary meschede exactly... so happy to hear this! ❤️
Although powerful, it was wrong. It is "the drug wasnt done with me".
It's the same with cigarettes. You can't quit until YOU really want to. All the pills and patches and shit won't work if you still want to smoke. When you want to quit, cold turkey is a cinch.
The enthusiasm comes back to her voice and expressions when she talks about her favourite things 💗 there's still a soul there
Yes. Her choir and her animals. So sweet. You can absolutely tell she is very kind and intelligent. The boyfriend,.not so much.
I’m glad she’s doing good
Of course there's still a soul there. She's a human being, just like you and just like me. Drugs can grab a hold of anybody. If you have certain health conditions, you can end up an addict from your doctor. It happens all the time. You don't even have to be involved in risky behavior like doing street drugs to get hooked. It's sad. "There but for the grace of God go I" is such a true idiom.
Of course there's "still" a soul there... Smh
Nobody ever loses their soul!
I just cannot believe, the number of precious beautiful Souls caught in this horrible life ☹️
I couldn't help but notice that you have a wonderful heart.....thank you for being an understanding human being. 💕 and blessings to you.
Walk outside there are plenty of them
Dont forget celebrities
I feel your comment !
@Ray Ybarra relax she didn't even say anything to even sound like she is only meaning female's, she said precious beautiful "souls"
She’s absolutely right about “thought about it almost every day “… been clean for 5 years now and it NEVER leaves your thoughts….
Sorry its so long but I just watched it 😂 you said it perfect I'm 15 yrs clean. Its never leaves life takes over I love life sober
Same here 👍20 years clean now
It never has left my head & my dreams even in 25years
She needs to drop that "boyfriend" ASAP.
He isnt a boyfriend really just a pimp who gets to use her =( she deserves better and someone who truly wants to help her out
T Curtis true
For all we know, she could be the one putting him on the drug path and needing him for support...?
King Ulysses I think he’s dead now.
Oh mannnnn
Lord I lift this young woman up to you and pray for healing over her heart, body, mind, and soul.
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen
In Jesus name amen
Had a buddy got on a bike accident, and was prescribed Percocet. He had a lot of pain on his knees and left hip aftermath from the accident, a car clipped him on the rear wheel. Doctors told him it was a miracle he was still alive with all the swelling and blood he lost. He was no pot head, no alcoholic, business man, but took the (pain killers) and swore by the results, almost rolling into a month taking them.
Once he ran out was sick for two weeks. He was pissed off at the doctor for not giving him a heads up of what he was getting into. Fortunately he recognized he has developed dependency. He now tries to work the pain with therapy, acupuncture, diet, working out.
It can happen real quick, and this was a friend of mine who never had done drugs, has a degree, kids, steady job, all it takes a wrong doctor and things can get ugly quick.
For me drugdealers are worse than murderers : A murderer shoots and you die in a minute . A drugdealer sells drugs , the buyer gets addicted , loses most of his / her lovedonces , her beauty , dignity , teeth , health , no possibility to raise your own children . I HATE , deeply HATE drugdealers !
Flawed logic. Doesn't make sense on any level
@@ChosenWon The difference between my comment and your answer is that I explain WHY I think low of drug dealers . You don't explain anything . I get very sad when I see some interviews and the drug dealers did that to them . Who else ?
You’re right. Drug dealers are murderers who just kill much slower.
And to think she's just one of millions.
God bless Amanda.... Tom nicely done as always!
😎keep up the good work!
💯
@@kristiem9398 👍
I see so many comments on here blaming the drugs or the pharmaceutical industry but the one thing I don't see is self accountability. No one can take responsibility for thier own actions anymore.. if they would do that l, thats the 1st step in healing a wounded body and mind
Yes, true, but very much easier said than done. It looks to me that most of the people interviewed freely admit and own the decision they made to start. It's very easy to start anything when one has no experience of it yet and I'm pretty sure it's self evident to everyone that that humans don't learn life from others telling them what not to do, we learn from personal experience.
Big Pharma isn’t to blame for every drug addict, it’s a personality type that lacks discipline and foresight thinking only about immediate dopamine production in the brain without thinking of the future consequences. These people are victims of bad choices. After the Vietnam war the vast majority of US soldiers who were using heroin in Vietnam discontinued usage as soon as they made it back to the USA. The smaller percentage became full fledged addicts. It’s a certain type that continues to use. Not every person that is prescribed a pain killer from a doctor turns into an addict. I love to eat pain killers from the doctor too, the few times I’ve been prescribed them. I’m not about to purchase any off the street, because I understand the reprocessing of starting such an endeavor, and so do most other people.
if it were easy everyone would quit
@@brandongibson5220 you are right...and wrong. These decisions are seldom conscious decisions made through rational thought. They are usually made subconsciously out of sheer desperation or some other trauma. Yes, it doesn't happen to all people, and yes it's about the differences in people.
To say though, that's it's from a lack of discipline is wrong. There are many disciplined people who also fall prey to drugs.
On the pain killers... When some people are prescribed powerful sedatives or pain killers, it's often an ongoing treatment because not everyone can afford the cost of surgery or other treatments so they are stuck on pills for years. That's how people become dependant on pharmaceuticals. Some people just don't have the choices others do.
@Matthew Muise I agree with you. If a person has never been physically addicted to something then they really can't speak about it with any knowledge. It's a nightmare. I think Drs that prescribe opioid pain pills have a responsibility to explain how addictive they are. And I mean really explain it. I've been prescribed pain pills for pain that I would have rather dealt with by taking otc pain medication rather than going through the withdrawals of not having the opioids that Drs just cut you off from with no warning or concern about the hell you're about to go through unless you go spend money you ain't got to get shit off the street so you can just feel normal, not high, just normal. I don't care how strong willed a person is, nobody wants to shit their pants, and go through the mental hell you're guaranteed to go through. The aches and pains the insomnia. There's not a single part of your body that isn't affected during withdrawals.
I love it when she lights up and smiles. Good work you do. I can tell you have a heart for it.
I think Amanda will eventually leave this lifestyle, but she will have to do something about the bf. A real man wouldn't share his girl in that way, so he clearly has other motivations. Amanda, you are better than this!
When you're in the grips of drug addiction, you'll do unspeakable things in order to not face withdrawls. I'm sure he doesn't like it
Ron H the next man will have to be EXTREMELY understanding because I don’t know if a regular guy would accept her past life style
Yep absolutely
@@georgepresley7116 the simps will
@@georgepresley7116 I completely agree! I myself am in recovery and I couldn't have a relationship because my past has affected my present and depending who I surround myself with will determine my future. I prayed for a man who would be "perfect" for ME and I had to wait until God brought my now husband to me who has accepted me for me and knows how my past is affecting some of my behaviors. He is patient with me and my number one supporter! God does Answer prayers 🙏 when He sees the desire to get better and provides people, places and things to help fulfill what God originally wanted for us. 👏👏👏💯🛐✝️♥️🙏
Addicition should be treated as a disease NOT a crime. Its arse about, the whole system needs rebuilding.
My nephew went to many many rehabs, in several states, was on life support several times, was in and out of prison, his cousin died of overdose a couple years before my nephew finally did.
My nephew would probably be alive today if the prison sentences were harder and more time.
If you allow these drugs you're going to see a increase in addiction. That's absurd.
@@truthiz2805 there's no proof
Thank you for putting a face/ story on the socially unacceptable disease addiction. I too have suffered from addiction, the worst part is the self hatred. Keep helping others!
I am eternally grateful to a doctor who, when I came to her in an ER with an incredible pain and seven sleepless nights because of a tick bite on my stomach that became infected, gave me opioid based meds but warned me that I was to take them only for two days, and after that I had to switch to some other stuff that didn't work as well but also was much less addictive. When I took the opioid suddenly the pain went away, and I felt like I was floating on a pillow made out of clouds where everything was good and where every problem was solved. Since then I have seen how easy it is to get addicted, and I don't blame these poor people for their addictions. We as humans are simply no match for these drugs.
Thank you for making these videos Tom, I do not want to sound sadistic, but making these videos and uploading them for me to see keeps me sober. As I said before, I have never touched hard drugs, I have experimented with cannabis, but that was neither here or there, my drug of choice was alcohol and it brought me to the depths of despair, being a drunk or/and a crack head etc, is no life. I have been sober now since Wednesday 13th February 2019 and I have no intention of going back to it, praise be to God in Jesus' name, Amen!
I used to be a heroin addict from age 17 until 21...i thought it was going to be the rest of my life and that it was already too late. My family already hated me and kicked me out..i thank the Lord or whatever is up there everyday that i got into legal trouble..i did a year in jail and long term rehab right after that..i was put on probation and as much as I hated it it saved my life...i am now 24 and have been clean for over 2 years and have so much hurt for these people still struggling...keep making these videos..you are a genuine person that wants to help and I appreciate that sir
Keep going buddy! Hope things are still going in the right direction for you
I feel terrible for her. She deserves so much more💔
I was clean n sober for just over 14 years . My mother is slowly dieing always struggle .with mental health illness .since 14 years old I'm 46 .iv had a complete break down .trying to get real help in Britain for mental not great .when you got people playing god with people's lives . When you can't see any way out .the fear feeling so alone .no one listening its a truly horrible place to be I just feel like packing my bags just walking away until this nightmare with my mother is over .she never been a easy person .none of my family apart from want anything to do with my mother .why she treated us as kids .I wish I listened years ago .now I'm in this horrible place can't see anyway out .
She said " I wasn't done" My heart sank.
Also ...."I guess I'm just, I dunno, stuck right now"....
Anyone addicted to any drug has to be fed up with their own bullshit. Doing drugs, the lifestyle while on drugs, what all they go through to get the next bag. That's it THE INDIVIDUAL themselves has to WANT the change or else they will forever be there. 100% fact. Like the old saying... " you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" in other words, you can force these/any addict to go into a "REHAB" but its worthless if they don't want the change & especially a waist of time and effort for every one involved during that process if that person... "wasn't finished" as this young lady stated! God loves you all & there is more hope out there than anyone could imagine!
It comes down to, what you have to gain, and what you have to loose. The decision dictates your life
@@FullNelson007 I feel you but this sounds a bit like victim shaming. It could be that we are just offering them the wrong kind of help. I think counseling would be incredibly useful for these people. I'm in no way well versed in this area, just wanting to find a way to help out.
I started smoking cigarettes and drinking when I was in high school 2011. Ever since then I was on full speed on the track like a freight train. It was last year I gave up. It's been a year and 3 months now.
Congratulations
I was in the boyfriend's position. My girl and I were using and homeless. Things felt hopeless for me. I ended up getting locked up long enough to see what I was doing to myself and I asked the judge for help. God willing she got me the help I needed. I found God and through him I've been clean and sober for 5 years now and my life has never been better. Now I'm a good influence on my children and the dad they deserve all thanks to christ.
Anyone can find sobriety you just have to want it bad enough to submit to a higher power. I wish you good luck and I'll pray that you find your way to god and a better life.
Sad . She Is a pretty lady , seems so caught up with the drugs . What a shame . I hate the disease . 27years sober. Relapse in 2018 . Been clean for 9months . So it’s super hard . As a ex-heroin Addict . I know the struggles all too well . Always have to stay on your game , if you have the disease .
Ugly or pretty no one deserves to be there.
Keep fighting Bull Jolly... Addiction and recovery is very hard work.
Congrats on getting sober again!!! It takes Alot of strength and courage to do it. Be proud of yourself ❤️❤️❤️
Bull Jolly... stay with your recovery. Glad you were able to go back to being clean. A relapse isnt the end. Good for you!! One day at a time it's possible ❤
10th year sober,have had 3 times i have fallen of the wagon over 1-3days. U cant get sober without fall backs.
Now I ONLY use the legal ,used to use H on top of my morphine sulphate and fentanyl patches. 5+ gr a Day was a expensive habbit.
Snd,no it isnt slways a disease, but also a patch onnother illnesses like my chron7c cluster head aches,6fucked discs in my back,sciatic pain 3 places one side down to my leg.
And do to a fracture as 16 its CRPS now in that foot where the fucking sciatic goes.
Im a weed guy,had never ever bothered to use opioids if it werent for that I got a stroke as a 20y.o,then cluster head ache and 2 neuropathic pain,facial neuralgia,in my freaking face too.
I got of the H when I got put on opids for the rest of my freaking like do to that shit as MMJ is a hard option to get,still.
I grow my own weed,smoke more use less opioids. But I use em as pain killers not to get high. Same when i used smak. Just ,I did much cuz a lot of pains. Ffs,I get 980mg morphine equilant now and vask then I was on,like 3.5-4gr pure morphine equilant,mening same doses as a certain morphine IV dose is.
But hell if I want that hell on my worst enemy. Nor the damn pains. I got opioids cuz the doc thought I was too suicidal and homicidal cuz of pains if I was w/o any pain killer,wich he was right on too,thus he did not let me out of the hospital until I was dosed down enough to be normal.
See,rarely been high last 10yrs either so thats also ok
Call me mad,but to me addiction us using 13-19 diffrent medication or substances every Day and get so fucked it taked 2.5yrs to come down from it. H helped me do that and b4 I was medicated the pain doc,anesthesiolog,if I had chosen to start use H I had been dead 13 yrs ago. H save my life or it kept me from killing myself as I had tried in diffrent ways but never finishen cuz it was pain taking. H is a safer choice I thought and it Kent me alive until I got diagnoded and medicated . Have no conract w crimenal or my past life now.
I hate the stoff but know that there is ppl that need to use to not experience any worse than that. Yes H is bad,but lifes better, afterwards..
It’s a special way of talking to these people. He comes across as being completely non-judgmental and gets them to open up without talking to them like they’re a baby or mentally Incapable of having an adult conversation.
I cry every time when he asks about their childhood and childhood memories, movies, etc.
It's heartbreaking to hear. I have to choke back tears. Especially with this lady.
it was lame when jarryl answered a playstation or something..
She looks pretty, pure and clean, sad if she don’t get out what she will look like in a few years
Sally Anderson sad situation hope she gets out of it
Lady Laois ya she is pretty and look pure and not damaged by the life yet she needs to get out
Pure and clean!!😂😂 wtf!! Sounds abt white!!
i hate drugs and what they do to people , and i can,t stand the fools that come with it.
@@kinglion8621 😂😂😂🤣🤔
To all those who have been saved from your addiction I applaud you knowing how hard it is. To those who are still suffering please don’t lose your hope. Hope is the first step to the life you wanna live. Merry Christmas to you all and 2020 is a new decade to become who you were desten to be.💚💚🙏🏼🎄
That's beautiful ❤
One day at time, if that thought is to long then one moment at a time. The craving will pass if you find something to do after you detox. Keeping busy is where it’s at, wash hallways offer to help other people. Try kindness. It’s easy to be wicked but dumb. Harder to be honest to your self.
My two daughters and I will watch this today and have a discussion. Thank you for this teaching moment.
Beautiful young lady u would never think she's a drug addict so warmhearted and gentle I'm praying for you amanda
For anyone with mental health issues, pain meds are terrifying. I recently got prescribed an intense sleeping/pain relief pill (like, found in people who’ve OD’d intense) and the feeling was amazing, all my suffering went away for an hour or so before I slept, I’d be a ball of intense anxiety and then it would just fade and I felt amazing. I’ve always loved the feeling of pain meds. Recently the pill stopped working, and I’ve been anxious about how regularly I’d been prescribed it anyway because of long-term affects (there’s been some addict issues in my family and due to personal experiences I’m SO careful bc I know how easy it would be for me to go down that road) so I’ve stopped it, but it would be so easy to just keep getting it, to be taking more to get that feeling back, my doctor wouldn’t even notice until I had a problem, and that’s when you’d be onto harder stuff. It’s so easy for it to happen, so quickly you can slip. I hope everyone struggling can find proper help, because it’s disgusting how much people are left to fall through the cracks.
It’s how I’ve always felt about Ambien. Before you fall asleep, you feel so incredible, and all the worries you’ve had all day melt away.. But you need more and more. I made the decision to stop taking them nightly, and only take them rarely, when I genuinely need them. But how easy it would be to continue, to move to something harder… Thank goodness I stopped. It’s so easy to slip into a bad habit that becomes life-threatening.
A wonderful person!!!
Brings tears to your eyes to see this
Try me once I'll let you go. Try me twice I'll own your soul.
Drugs are the devil, point blank. It tears apart families and destroys until there is nothing left. But, with Jesus ALL things are possible. As long as these precious souls are alive, there is hope.
Heroin will separate a person from their soul.
Religion is poison
@@emiliosentaro3846 Yeah, it's retarded and creates problems. Fucks with a person's etymological understanding for the rest of their life.
Such a beautiful lady I wish her all the best and ask God to bless her.
I’ve been clean for over seven months now from opioids and meth and it was a hard road getting here.
I hope she finds her way she is a shining star!!
Rick Therrien good for you, Rick!!
That's wonderful keep moving forward! Yes a hard road but worth it.
Cant stay with same "people" and change life around
Oh i totally agree..you have to get away from the environment.
Melissa Adams amen Melissa. The dynamic has to change. A person’s way of thinking, their surroundings, people, or nothing changes.
Those same friends aren’t going to be around for you in Rehab. That’s why its called “Rehab”.
To rehabilitate. Change habits,
A re-do. And no one said it was easy. But these ladies need to understand they are just steps away from a new, fresh start.
All it takes is the bravery to get out of their own way to make that step in another direction and never look back.
There are so many new medications to help ppl get and stay clean. Narcotics anonymous or counseling so they can meet others like themselves for support.
That is what Tom is doing.
He wants ppl to see the lives these women (and a few men) live. And to speak to them about their lives.
And for only a moment that someone treats them like a human being, not a piece of fresh meat.
I won’t ever give up helping. God doesn’t give up on us,
So why should we on one another.
Prayers for all you girls in Detroit.
Love you all and hope you get there. Baby steps count...❤️
I did on september 3rd
Have to change people, places and things. Nothing changes if nothing changes!
I guess everyone is different. I've been clean 3.5 years in the same neighborhood
Your videos bring those who don't understand what happens to people who are addicted they are normal people who became sick just like any other disease you're a compassionate person wish there were more people like you. I have seen this from the driver seat been sober 20 years
My addiction stemmed from OxyContin abuse back in the late 90s. Those pills were everywhere and drs gave them to just about anybody. I’ve had so many friends that had everything the world by the balls, beautiful wife kids houses cars and lose it all in 6 8 months.some never touched pills until they got injured then it was all downhill from there.im thankful I got out of it when I did, it took 15 years but I made it.she can too but u gotta be ready and want it for yourself
I’m crying my heart and soul to Christ Jesus, 🙏
I smiled so big when I saw how happy she was when she simply talked about her childhood. She isn't too far gone. She has a lovely personality. She can get out of this. Please stay strong 🖤
She did! She recovered and went home. Hallelujah!
She seems generally like an intelligent sweetheart..
Anyone know how Amanda's doing? I truly hope she is ok. I cry everytime I watch one of these then find out they were hurt or died. It's so sad.
Allan Hindmarch In the title it says 'last interview" so I am wondering how she is as well.
She's doing well
@Tiffany H She’s doing great. She’s sober, back in Ohio with her family and her daughter just celebrated her First Birthday! We Do Recover!
@@babygayle6842 she doing well? Some say she passed. Praying she’s doing good
I see the potential in her eyes to be successful on her own.
Bless this girl with every bodies comments, and hope she finds her way through Jesus.
Hang in there Amandaa
it makes me curius if this beautiful work being done on youtube also happens in my country holland , i love to see that so many people keep seeing everybody as a human no mather what....i love to talk to people on facebook that are having problems in their live , give them a good feeling , i am clean myself from oxycontin and have a lot of respect for everybody dealing with live the hard way , love you all , greetings from the lowlands , the netherlands.....peace.
I hope Amanda is ok. This crap breaks my heart. The suffering is terrible.
Lord Jesus, have mercy on this girl. >
joe barnes
Jesus have nothing to do with that
Jesus needed help when he was on the cross, so what can he do for her? - nothing!
The power of the blood of Jesus can destroy any addiction!
Another great interview Tom. What a sweetheart Amanda is. I wish her the best of luck and a happy life.
LORD I PRAY YOU GIVE THIS WOMEN A CHANCE TO COME TO YOU, LORD. THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Keep your religion to yourself
Hi Maureen, i knew a maureen oleary in ft.Lauderdale, fl. 30 yrs ago. Did you ever live there. Ty.
@@kevb6597 relax and clean the foam out of your mouth.
@@GunyGarcia I'm totally relaxed , fuck Jesus
@@kevb6597 you need help, you are trying too hard to be edgy.
I pray that she takes Jesus in her heart. Jesus died for our sins so we can be with the Lord in Heaven for eternity. ( that's forever !) Please share this also as you talk to these people that need help. Prayers heal.❤
So sad. Her recalling her childhood memories had to be hard to stop. I felt like a door slammed when the interview was over. Back to reality for her.
Got hurt overseas, came home and developed an addiction to pain pills. This addiction became a monster and lead to using H. Been clean for 2 years and am finally happy. Please don’t give up the fight to live a clean life to anyone that is hurting right now. I have lived both sides and the clean life is hard but worth it. I love all of you and you are not alone.
Ranger that's awesome CONGRATULATIONS on ur recovery u seem like such an amazing soul
jennifer warmkessel I very much appreciate the kind words. It means a lot.
Anyone can fall at anytime. Addiction is a cruel master who’s path is death and destruction.
and it all starts when you walk through the gateway (drug).
Addiction is like mental illness it's sad that it does this to people but we need to have better programs to help people
It IS a mental illness.
Some people just don't get addicted. I take oxycodone for an injury and can stop taking that the same day as surgery whereas other people develop an addiction to that.
There are great programs out there already!!.. An addict has to commit though to stop using. Luckily I found the recipe for success to get out of heroin addiction a couple years ago. Haven't looked back since
Addiction is fundamentally a memory disorder. On a subconscious level, an addict is always chasing their first high. Even though time & time again that hasn't happened again, all the addict has a grasp of is that initial high, and subsequent use is an endless pursuit of the same (i.e. the first high).
Man she is such a sweetie pie.I hope she is ok.
You’re so humble. I genuinely love that you take time to chat with these women who are suffering from so many different problems: drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution, etc. I love the financial help that you’re been doing for some of them as well. You’re a beautiful human being, sir.
While I haven't the details, it's to my understanding that, fortunately, Amanda's doing better! I'd like to think that she'll bounce back from this and inevitably find recovery!
@@jezziam9768 saw an update that she is doing well. Assuming shes clean and off the street now from the title
God bless this woman and all the people in the world who are addicted to anything... Help US God🙏
Amen 🙏🏻
She is a beautiful girl. How sad to stay clean for so long and relapse. Maybe she can get clean again and stay that way.
she's a very caring and intelligent young woman..i hope she gets clean.
Amanda U r beautiful. Don't give up. U still have Ur beautiful looks. Please be strong. Ur in my prayers & thoughts. U can do it Amanda. 🖤💜😍
These poor souls have my complete compassion! They are locked in a prison of body mind and soul! May almighty God send someone to help them
She has a lot going for her. She has one of the best chance for this to be just a small stain in her life. I hope she does not stay in this life so long that it messes her face, teeth and personality beyond recognition. Take care Amanda.
God bless this young woman.
How is she now? She was in ICU after the attack, near death and I would really like to know how she is. You know, God bless this guy for bringing light to these places and people. This is the fucking United States isn't there something we can do to stop this madness! Don't bullshit yourself, this could be anyone of us!
Amanda is obviously so intelligent in this interview. I want to know if she’s ok? If you can update us? Please?
She's doing well.
@@ChosenWon ur the best stay safe out there you have a huge heart when ur out there helping out drug addicts and prostitutes. I’m a recovering addict and I tell you it’s not easy. I enjoy ur videos I watch them everyday and they actually hep me a lot. ❤️💯🥰
Yeah, when the title says "Last Interview" I just assumed that she was now deceased! - j q t -
@@ChosenWon can u tell me how Jamie McCann is doin? Can I have her email?
@@quill444 same should admend the title.
I dont know how i got here or why these are recommended but shit they are heartbreaking. Your interview style, thought and compassion is evident. These vids make you realize how good your own life actually is and what other people are going through. peace and positive vibes to you and the people you meet. and a happier and hopefully less traumatic 2020 x
I was a nurse for eight years before I became addicted to opiates after being prescribed pain meds for six months straight 120/a month to none lost both parents and two brothers to overdose in past three years I have two years after I relapsed after four year clean when everyone died
Colorado Paramedic here, I'm so sorry for your losses, I pray that you are doing better. I will keep you in my prayers Vanessa, I'm Tom by the way.
Sad.....drugs destroys everything, 4 yrs clean and going strong for me. I just pray this girl finds the way to get clean. Such a beutiful person.
I'm still fighting my drug addiction, been taking drugs 30 years now and still trying hard to beat this. Its so hard when your in a relationship where both of you are using. All the best to you, I hope things work out. I understand how hard things can be, try and stay strong and keep fighting. ♡
Good luck
@@ChosenWon Thankyou man, appreciate that.
I knew she was from Toledo just by looking at her. I’m from Toledo and the people there with problems just have a specific look about them. So sad man
She is a very cute girl with a lot of potential. I wish her the best.
Frankly speaking, I really like this lady. she's calmly honest. The question about her childhood was the most encouraging one to ask, since she clearly had a great outdoor childhood. ☺. Amanda still has much control over herself. So wait, after reading the other comments, she died?!!😢
I like how this guy gets these People's stories out!! I'm a recovering addict and would love to tell my story
Where do you live?
@@ChosenWon far away from Michigan lol... I live in Lindale Tx
She looks like a school teacher.
A LOT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS LIVE LIKE THIS
Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha 🤣
@@littleeagle7563 very true since the union won't allow drug testing
I wouldn't have guessed that she's been using and working for 6 years... She still looks so youthful.
This is the only channel that has this real content, and I thank you for being so kind to these people.
She was so happy talking about her childhood and she sang at Carnegie Hall!!!! I hope she feels better.
Last interview? Oh no I just found your channel and I enjoy them. I hope all of these girls get help and videos like this bring awareness to this issue.
I love your interviews Tom.Ive been clean 13 years off heroin n have a beautiful life n I just want these women n ANYONE in active addiction to know that recovery IS POSSIBLE!!!!! I thought I would die with a needle in my arm n now raise my amazing 16 year old son n work full-time and been happily married 10 years.Always hope as long as you are breathing! God bless everyone reading this n prayers for those in active addiction n to us fighting every day to stay clean n these women to be safe n get clean n you Tom for giving these girls n men too some hope n the letters showing people,some , really do care!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Same I shot up for years and now I've held a job for 5years, I've had a baby and I'm clean. Doing super good. Won't even give in to small temptations. Love life now and have an addiction to work💓
Kimberly Mason proud of ya!!!
Kimberly Mason 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️ yes yes yes!! I thought I’d die with a needle in my arm too after 20 years of addiction now have 6 years clean and life is so wonderful! I want these women to know it is possible and if I can do it so can they! Congrats on 13 years that is beyond amazing 🙌❤️
Kimberly Mason so you were doing heroin while pregnant with your son?? absolutely evil no sympathy
Congratulations to everyone on their sobriety!!
Just human and any one of us could find ourselves there one day .Right now i pray that this lady will see a way to get help.We all get scared to jump of the merry go round that never stops for you .I did in 1987 and when we get honest with ourselves and ask God humbly to redirect our lives with a true heart ,then things happen. Yes theres a higher power that if we offer our lifes in all our failings to give us a new direction and ask each day it can and will turn around.
Praying she recovers and comes out of that coma and starts a new
I've watched about five of your videos now this is some cold stuff... I have three daughters. I will try hard harder now that I've seen this. Thank you
I’m watching a few of your videos, and it seems as if it is always an ex-boyfriend or “boyfriend that starts them on the drugs. Sad!
They say the eyes are the window to the soul & never have I seen this more than in your series of interviews with all the people you meet. There's like an inner torment that disappears briefly when these people open up about their lives but it's almost like a blueprint that is doomed to be repeated. The stories seem so similar. Most of it self inflicted and some are just victims of circumstance. Most of these people seem like decent folk and the minute you wipe away the veneer of drugs, they just become regular people.
It says her last interview. What’s backpage? What happened to her?
I was wondering the same thing.
Backpage is a escort/hookup site.
She was beaten nearly to death
Last interview, yeah that's not really a good title considering the nature of this channel
I was going to say that too :(
-and now she is in critical condition?!
@Mariah fayette its true
is the last interview because she’s in a coma now he got a video about Wht happen it
@@elizabethgarcia9705 what is the link to that video?
Why does the title say "Last Interview"? Did she pass away? I saw nothing in the comments to indicate one way or the other.
I was leaving Detroit.
@@ChosenWon thanks for clarifying that. I thought she passed away. Glad there is hope for the young lady.
I love these videos that you make. I remember where I was, and how I developed my conscious contact with God. I don't go to meetings, it's not that I don't want to go I have a brother that goes all the time. I've got to say the only thing that keeps me sober is my conscious contact, and the development of my relationship to God. And I don't go to church either there are a lot of fake phonies out there God is in me God is in you
It’s been along time since we heard about her after her ordeal do u have an update !
Doing well. Just had a baby.
@@ChosenWon Wow that is Amazing I knew she could do it Please let her know I’m so Happy for her and the Baby 💪🏻❤️
@@ChosenWon so glad she is doing well!🌷
@@ChosenWon when she held that baby....and realized what we all heard from our parents growing up actually meant. I bet it will give her the strength to stay clean🥰 How many of y’all heard from your mother growing up when she tried explaining why she was worried about you? “ you won’t understand until you have your own child” usually followed by....I love you goodnight 💋 it’s good to see so many people that actually care...🤟😷
Always amazing to hear their stories, things you’d never guess. Very candid and honest too.
she needs to drop her "boyfriend". crazy cuz she seems like such a sweet woman and knowledgeable . hard drugs will ruin anyone
That is the advice for addicts because they tend to end up using again if their friends or significant others are using...
Please can you tell us if she is ok.... Did she survive the coma.... Apologies my keyboard must be broken, as my question mark isnt working...
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to Amanda it's heartbreaking!!! God bless her!!! Sending many prayers her way somehow she gets through this and that her family is there to support her!! I can't believe this happened !! she has enough on her plate without this! It's tragic !!! horrible !! how dare that man do that to her!!
What happened to her Kara ? Is she ok????
Please does someone have an update? Does anyone know if she survived?
Seboxin saved a friend of mine. He wanted to stop and was willing to accept help, a neccessary requirement.
Suboxone.
Suboxone is the devil! Why trade one addiction for another? That's not being clean...that's not sober. People need real help...not an alternative high!
This is sad. She is just lost.. I see my best friend I lost, looking at her. Breaks my heart.