My brother is homeless and on drugs. I took him in told him my extra 3rd bedroom was his the only terms were no using and actively look for a job. Not keep one just look for one. He stayed 2 nights the 3rd day he never came back. It's now been over 1 year since I heard or saw him. He would always come by my job Downtown Miami once every 2 weeks or call me from some strange number and check in. I drive and walk around Downtown Miami looking for him. I call the morgue and check the jail online logs. 2 things I know he's not in jail and he's alive. When I see homeless people I ask them if they would like a meal and I bless them praying that someone is also good to my brother. I cry so much. These streets are not kind
I hope your brother is ok and gets clean soon. I lost a brother in 2012 to an overdose. It’s like watching someone you love drowning and they won’t grab the life raft! You can yell at them and beg them and pray for them. But nothing changes until they decide to grab the raft.
I hope you can do an interview with this lady named Beauty To the Streetz aka Ms.Shirley. She’s always giving back to the homeless population on skid row by giving them haircuts, food, showers clothes etc. She’s amazing and she makes me want to hop on a plane from NY just to volunteer.
A person's brains has different ways to process and cope with trauma. Maybe this was her way to "cope" by trying to convince herself it was a nice experience and not forcefully raped and causing physical pain. But the reality is... Rape is rape.
How the human mind deals with trauma is so interesting Her moms boyfriend raping her “nicely” at 13!!!! Her mom a heroine addict and thinks her childhood was “protected” So sad how many children’s lives are affected because of these situations 😢
I was saying the same thing like how is this a decent childhood smfh I’ve been watching these a while and disheartening the stories....crazy I pray for them all to get help and better
It's SO SAD! HOW A GROWN MAN WANTS TO BE WITH A CHILD???????? There's ENOUGH Women they could be with!!!!! I was at the store caught a guy a guy checking out my 14yr old! I got pisssed! I looked at him in his eye's and told him "WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT.???? SHE'S A CHILD!!!!!!!..... SO I CAN'T WRAP A ROUND MY HEAD. HOW A GROWN ASS MAN CAN FLIRT OR TRY!
I've been watching your videos for a while now. My daughter's dad is on skid row. Its his choice. They have a ton of resources. Its wanting the help. Most don't want the help. Thank you for what you're doing. ❤
This channel is a blessing! Keep us all informed and bless these children of god! I’m not a religious person but I will never believe god creates trash! They are all precious human beings! ❤️💯
There is something so lovely about her. She carries this peaceful, positive energy. She speaks about all her situations, they sound difficult to me, but to her they are just moments in her life that made her who she is. Near the end of this she said, "I should write a book!" Please write a book Doreen, I'd love to read it. I wish nothing but the best for you.
She’s jerky…her voice is cracking, and I can just feel the cracks in her entire life as she slowly kills herself. A book would only fund her habit further. I had a crack addicted sister who became sober after her little girl was killed in a car accident along with our mom who was taking her granddaughter to a psychologist that morning to help her deal with her mother’s dysfunction. Indirectly, her little girl was killed because of her lifestyle. She has to deal with that the rest of her life. Anything that would enable this woman will lead to her demise. No book. No way.
I just saw her on skid row yesterday! I have to drive through there often for work and I dont know anyone who lives there and recognizing her made me so sad cuz I remembered her story... 💔
I'm going to get blasted for this, but this is one reason parents need to stay together. And if they can't stay together, each parent needs to _not_ bring others into the home. Get out with the girls, get laid all you want when the kids are at Vacation Bible School, go to Vegas for sleazeball extended weekends with your old college peeps. But don't bring anyone else into your home to stay until your kids are gone.
@@kimnixon5357 BAM! I didn't see your comment when I made mine but damn, it's a momma like you that gives me goosebumps. I have chicken skin on my arms and legs after I read your comment _truly_ because you legitimately, _literally_ put your dating desires on the back burner for your kids. Every kid should have a mum like you 🥰💯 I think back to my childhood now that I'm older and whereas I used to think people who talked about "two parent homes" were damn fuddy-duddys. My mom was single and she raised me as well as she could. And it worked out well. Yet I think two parent homes are best, and if we can't keep two parent homes staying single or not bringing strangers into homes where our children should be protected is the next best thing. And while I had a beautiful MOTHER with a heart of absolute gold, if I didn't I'd want one like you. A parent that keeps their child first priority until they get (the hell up) outta the house is a parent that has significantly decreased the risk of harm to their children. You're fantastic, Kim!
She is so nice even tho she has been through a lot... and you can tell she geniunely has a beautiful soul. I hope you read this Doreen, and I hope everything gets better 💗✨ sending hugs
Mark I love your content!!! I was actually thinking how cool it would be to watch if you vlogged your daily life. Like how you find these individuals, how you set up, etc. I love everyone’s stories, but would like to know more about the wonderful man behind the camera! 🤩♥️
It's my first time seeing this video, this is after Amanda has passed away. But in mid shoot, someone interrupts Mark while shooting with another person. It's Amanda and I hear her talking and asking for help. It touched my heart to hear her voice, so alive, vibrant and positive sounding. You almost made it. Peace
Aww Amanda, bless her heart, poor little thing. I wish I could fix all that is broken in that baby Girl. I hope someday she finds peace. GOD please stay close to her and steer her path away from harm AMEN.💜From Indiana 10 months clean here!
She has a beautiful soul! Sidenote: I was just thinking about Amanda and praying she was alive and doing better and low and behold she came knocking at that door. Doesn't sound like she doing any better 🙁.
Its crazy bc I'm over here in the UK, never been to USA let alone skid row and never met Amanda BUT I find myself thinking of her. When I'm out and about I think of her "where is she/whats she doing?/Is she ok" I'm relieved to hear her and know she's 'ok' xx
@@Leah-lz8pv yea of everyone on here I actually think her often. I pray one day we can get a follow up of her getting clean. Seeing her visual decline within a months really got to me 😢
@@lanasmith6050 these comments are a year old so you may have already heard about it. Amanda was finally able to get better and get sober. However, a few months into her sobriety, she sadly passed away. He has some videos about it. She was sober when she passed though. Her poor body was probably just put through so much. May she rest in peace.
"My childhood was good" Molested at 13 🙄🤦♀️ She confuses me, she is all over the place in her thoughts!! Wishing you the best Doreen!! Beautiful eyes!!
I was confused also because I feel like she wasn’t raped or anything if she the one who wanted to have sec with her mom I personally can’t walk around the house knowing that I lost my virginity to my moms boyfriend and knowing that me and my mom fuckin the same person
that statement was subjective...coz she felt that she was safe and loved..and she did say she was the one who initiated the intercourse. So its all about perception
I'm a grateful recovering addict and the beginning of this video was a huge trigger for me personally I watch these videos and look forward to them on the daily and understand and respect the platform you give these people but I got to tell you from a recovery aspect you may want to consider the effect that particular content has especially with someone that does not have a lot of clean time believe it or not the sound of that Crackle and watching her exhale before hitting the pipe is enough to send somebody right to the dope man...respect
@S R First of all which women are you really referring to and whos life are you referring to with your contradictive comment that "every woman believe that their problems stem from a man". It sounds more like a personal issue you have against the women you've had in your life , or crossed paths with and are blaming women as a whole for your personal experiences because no where in Jamie Cornelius comment did she ever mention or imply that ALL MEN are responsible for ALL WOMENS issues. She said it sounds as though that the man "Pedophile" munipulated them all and she's 100% right. He molested Doreen from age 13 until she was 17 and she also said her tormented all the women in that house makes him a sick pedophile. That important fact seemed to go right over your head, then for you even call him a man and make a ignorant comment like that says alot about you as a person.
I thought she looked rough but for crack since 88’...(and I was born in 82’) she look damned good!! I used to live off of Sepulveda and Sherman Way back in 2006 and I had no idea what it meant when guys would ask to “date” or if I was”working”. ... I’m sucha valley girl and these interviews make me want to come back! I use to donate to the LAMP district. Thank you for these Mark! And bless those that share💗💘
I really loved her. She is something special. Her appreciation for the people here. Her happiness. It was nice to see after a few really rough ones. You’re a gem Deedee! You deserve a better life, but if you’re happy and safe, then that’s okay too.
When Amanda came 😩😩😩 I hope we get Another interview, I hope she gets help, I rewatch her videos alot. Mark bless you for giving her money even without interviewing her.
You know I saw a comment on another video and it said -Report this channel because he’s promoting suffering- He is simply giving them a chance to be heard and he’s lending a helping hand. It’s crazy most don’t see what we his followers see! 💔
Vee CR I think some people can’t stomach it and just wanna keep it in a box. I can’t honestly imagine anyone thinks he’s harming individuals or vulnerable populations. They just get scared when they watch it. 😱
Ya imagine how it was for someone who use to smoke crack 😑. I've been sober almost 2 years but I'm sure alot of people in early recovery watch this and were made much more uncomfortable then I was during the sound of that crackle.
The way she views her childhood is fascinating: How was your childhood? I was safe and secure. My mom was a heroin addict. I went to foster care. I told my mom I wanted to try drugs and she said okay. My mom's boyfriend molested me at age 13. But I had a good childhood.
MARK ITS CATCHING ON BRO!!! PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO REALLY HELP AND UNDERSTAND THERES OTHERS OUT THERE FOLLOWING UR PATH....JOB WELL DONE SIR UR TRENDING FINALLY SOME GOOD IS COMING OUT OF A TERRIBLE SITUATION I KNOW UR THE MOST MODEST MAN THERE IS BUT THIS IS BECAUSE OF U MARK ###TEAMMARK!!!!
I know Doreen's face & story from Suzanne Stein's photography & work. As a survivor of childhood abuse a lot of what shes saying, especially regarding relationships, really resonates with me. I like her. It would be good to see an update on her one day.
This woman is obviously intelligent. She's very articulate, uses a lot of very descriptive words, and as Mark said at the end, she is a great speaker. I think about what her life might've been like if she'd truly had a "safe, secure" childhood rather than her version of the "safe, secure" childhood that she actually had. 3:44
If you didn’t see the reply to ‘Snorty Pig’, Mark says he’ll post another interview once something worthwhile happens for her. He and Amanda’s family are actively trying to help her.
This comment made me think I was starting a migraine lol I go blind in a certain part of my vision so it’ll always look like a hole in the middle of sentences and stuff. Scared me for a second there lol
my mom was a meth and heroin addict when she was raising me and I was safe, secure and loved she just wasn’t stable enough to take care of my brother, sister and I
They ALWAYS say things like that on this channel. They say childhood was good but I was raped by (add name) at the age of 6!!!! You’re like wtf! But it’s all these people know. It was the way they were raised with tragic consequences. Mental illness, addiction, denial you name it.
HausOfFine I know, it’s heartbreaking to hear how easily it rolls off of their tongues. The trauma/abuse is just run of the mill, normal to them and the rest of us are left shaking our heads.🥺
He manages to get so much incredible honesty and openness from these people! It's so interesting to me (and has honestly changed my heart), and it seems cathartic for them. Mark has a real gift.
Thank you Doreen!! You are a GIFT!!! Your father chose the perfect name for you! Sharing your story is a GIFT!!! The GIFT of honesty!!! Obviously your friends who CARE for you consider YOU as a GIFT too!!!
Mark you really understand when to let the people talk and when to ask questions. Most interviewees ask too many questions and interrupt what the people being interviewed so desperately want to get off their chest. It's truly a skill and the spark that makes these videos so raw and real. Thank you for all the great work you're doing!
Sweety.... You can't get off.... because of the toxins you're ingesting and the trauma you've been through. Stress is robbing you of your true authentic self. You deserve so much better than this lifestyle. Your inner child is pure and true. She needs you to be strong and ask for help... you so rightfully deserve. Your childhood needs to be processed so you can let go of all this pain and sadness. I admire you. You are stronger than you're giving yourself credit for. Take the resources to pull yourself up.
@lila W - I absolutely LOVE what you chose to write because it is very TRUE. Unprocessed Trauma can lead to many many other physical & mental health disorders.... I understand about that kind of stuff because I suffered a lot throughout my early childhood & into my adult life. It wasn't until I turned 38 in 2019, that all of my personal struggles & traumas became to heavy to carry around anymore and I had a nervous breakdown, including a panic attack that felt like a heart attack! Anyhow, I'm learning a lot about my "Inner Child" and how to re-parent myself. I feel like Doreen certainly has a long way to go, but she deserves inner peace. I admire your comment, it was well written and you made it Positive. 🙂👌🏻💙
@@7777VANITY I truly understand your comment and appreciate your thoughtful reply and honesty. I am so sorry that was your experience. I have had my share of unprocessed trauma as well .... So I understand your reaction to it and also understand what we adult children... need to do, in order to free ourselves from our painful past. I'm so glad you're rising above the generational legacy of a dysfunctional family of origin. It takes a strong soul to break free. Well done! Stay strong. Stay true to yourself. You are not alone. If you haven't found it yet.... An empowering short book for this kind of process is "After The Tears" by Jane Middleton. It really helped validate my own experiences. Cheers to you and yours. 💜
In a reply to ‘Snorty Pig’, Mark says he’ll post another interview once something worthwhile happens for her. He’s working with her family to help her so there’s still plenty of hope.
@@DesignzRUs1 my sons father is a crack head and while he did have 3 years clean, he is a 20 plus year crack head. It's shocking. I have met many more like hin and her.
He gets the real vulnerable human side out of the people he interviews by having no judgment and allowing them to actually talk and express their feelings . This is therapy for the soul for both the people being interviewed and the viewers . ❤
Most of the conversation was about sex , she seemed like a little girl talking about it ... it was a little uncomfortable to listen too , may god bless her soul
Yes, just a “little” uncomfortable-LOL! I just can’t imagine getting all that sexually explicit with someone you just know casually; drugs are something else, right?!
It's crazy how you don't realize the toxic traits and behaviours of your family/ environment- until you hear it from someone else, leave the environment or hear another persons side of 'normal'. Wishing all the best for Doreen
She is cool for maybe a half hour with that hit. Likely 15 minutes. It's a never ending, very expensive cycle. Sometimes you stop just to sleep for a day or so, and then thr cycle starts all over. While not physically addicting, it calls you. Don't miss it all all. Although the sound at the beginning makes you go back. I hope this lady gets its together
Seriously smh, he asks how it’s changed her life and 5 mins into a ramble and still not having answered anything close to the question she’s talking about how she can get herself off in the shower and has sensitive “titties” but likes her bf to play with them smh.
watched a guy weld a set of rockers & left side floor pan & the damn trunk pan, on a 68 Camaro.....Doing all of it smoking crack !!!!!!.......& he did a good-ish job !!!!!
I searched for Doreen after seeing all the amazing photos of her by Suzanne Stein, not surprised that Mark has done an interview with her. Suzanne’s photos remind me so much if Soft white underbelly. So raw
'I had a good childhood... Mum provided everything for us.. Food, security, safety (and a boyfriend who molested me!!) Oh, and she put us in foster care when I was 2, and she was a heroin addict!! WTF???
It sucks that people with a beautiful soul that means no harm can go through so much unnecessary pain, but I guess we have to look at it as things happen for reason, and because of her and other souls that are damaged we need to keep hope alive because for some that's all we have
Due to my profession i see everyday very terrible things, but in my Idea Drog and addiction ist the most devastating and sad thing which can happen to human being!!! It makes a alive man to a piece of nothing
I dont think I've ever heard any of the other interviewees talk about sex this much....and I'm not even sure how we got here. Based on how much she talked, you can tell she was quiet or suppressed at some point in her life
@@pinkpugginz as it is for most prostitutes. I'm just saying, I've seen a lot of these interviews and have never heard anyone else speak about sex that much. Just an observation
Molested at 13-17, good childhood 🙁 I feel for her bc she’s in complete denial. I was molested myself and for some reason I can’t find the hurt that I know I should be feeling... it honestly bugs me bc I feel I should be angry or something you know
Dang... my family is from Mani, southern Greece, next to Sparta and I don't smoke crack but I smoke fentanyl and shoot heroin. But I lived in both Greece and the valley and now I'm in Los Angeles still. She has the most beautiful eyes. But ya, I have a cousin named Doreen for the same reason. Name means gift.
Doreen you are so beautiful. If you can get yourself together. I believe you can be a very productive person in society. I believe in you. I’m sending love and light your way! God bless you!❤️
Mark please can you get Amanda back so we can see she’s at least ok ! I was at least heartened to hear her pop up and be alive . We’re all wishing her well
I'm listing what Doreen is talking but I can't believe in her story that"everyone is so kind and wow"... She's is very positive minded... Doreen has very pretty smile I wish her best... I had homeless uncle who abbanded his family to "be free and drink when ever what ever" and he was killed by the young guys who was looking for entertainment...street are not save.
i'm not hating however when "KiKi" was being interviewed and hit the pipe that segment was not edited out. Yeah, I know Mark, decides what is included and what is deleted...but, interesting.
I know..I thought the same but kiki's was more artistic and dramatic so maybe it's that element that the photographer wanted us to see (which was beautiful and yet sexy)
Nothing can "make" someone relapse..it can trigger and start the ball rolling...but they say and I can attest,that an addict in recovery relapses before they even ingest the drug...meaning it's all inside awhile brewing before the addict reaches the actual drug to get high on. Nonetheless it was nice of you to think of 😊 others!
I am so sorry that you had to go through that as a teen.im praying for you.i love you and pray that you get out of the life you deserve bettet you are truly in my book a good person.... God Bless
My brother is homeless and on drugs. I took him in told him my extra 3rd bedroom was his the only terms were no using and actively look for a job. Not keep one just look for one. He stayed 2 nights the 3rd day he never came back. It's now been over 1 year since I heard or saw him. He would always come by my job Downtown Miami once every 2 weeks or call me from some strange number and check in. I drive and walk around Downtown Miami looking for him. I call the morgue and check the jail online logs. 2 things I know he's not in jail and he's alive. When I see homeless people I ask them if they would like a meal and I bless them praying that someone is also good to my brother. I cry so much. These streets are not kind
I lived in Miami. So sorry this is happening. Prayers to you both for what each of you need from God.
I hope your brother is ok and gets clean soon. I lost a brother in 2012 to an overdose. It’s like watching someone you love drowning and they won’t grab the life raft! You can yell at them and beg them and pray for them. But nothing changes until they decide to grab the raft.
Neena Bond that’s a great way of expressing/explaining it
😥💓 so sorry for you. It's the worst pain imaginable
You are an angel sister.🙏💗
I hope you can do an interview with this lady named Beauty To the Streetz aka Ms.Shirley. She’s always giving back to the homeless population on skid row by giving them haircuts, food, showers clothes etc. She’s amazing and she makes me want to hop on a plane from NY just to volunteer.
“I was molested when I was 13... my mom’s boyfriend.”
There it is. The key to it all.
Yep
Definitely
same exact thing happened to me
I was molested when I was 8, a life haunting experience
StonieShorrty I bet.
To be used is the opposite of love. That will hurt you.
So much trauma inflicted on innocent children. Evil.
A person's brains has different ways to process and cope with trauma. Maybe this was her way to "cope" by trying to convince herself it was a nice experience and not forcefully raped and causing physical pain. But the reality is... Rape is rape.
How the human mind deals with trauma is so interesting
Her moms boyfriend raping her “nicely” at 13!!!!
Her mom a heroine addict and thinks her childhood was “protected”
So sad how many children’s lives are affected because of these situations 😢
That is such a great point that went over my head
Denial is a defense mechanism we have to protect us, I guess. But ultimately it keeps us from living a full life.
I was saying the same thing like how is this a decent childhood smfh I’ve been watching these a while and disheartening the stories....crazy I pray for them all to get help and better
It's SO SAD! HOW A GROWN MAN WANTS TO BE WITH A CHILD???????? There's ENOUGH Women they could be with!!!!! I was at the store caught a guy a guy checking out my 14yr old! I got pisssed! I looked at him in his eye's and told him "WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT.???? SHE'S A CHILD!!!!!!!..... SO I CAN'T WRAP A ROUND MY HEAD. HOW A GROWN ASS MAN CAN FLIRT OR TRY!
While talking about her upbringing, she minimizes her trama. It's her way of coping with it. She is stronger than she knows....
always the same story " my childhood was great, I was safe, secure...my mom was an heroin addict...and oh I fotgot my uncle molested me.." : /
Almost all the stories are the same but at varying degrees
It’s truly heartbreaking
I've been watching your videos for a while now. My daughter's dad is on skid row. Its his choice. They have a ton of resources. Its wanting the help. Most don't want the help.
Thank you for what you're doing. ❤
Hopefully one day Mark will bring home to the show
Most aren't ready for the help. It's a personal journey and healing/confronting one's own demons can be unfamiliar and scary so I empathize a lot.
This channel is a blessing! Keep us all informed and bless these children of god! I’m not a religious person but I will never believe god creates trash! They are all precious human beings! ❤️💯
I feel sad for your daughter ! No father around ! Hope in the end he knows what's hes missing ! I wouldn't miss a day in my daughters life !
So much mental illness tho too
There is something so lovely about her. She carries this peaceful, positive energy. She speaks about all her situations, they sound difficult to me, but to her they are just moments in her life that made her who she is. Near the end of this she said, "I should write a book!" Please write a book Doreen, I'd love to read it. I wish nothing but the best for you.
I agree💯
She’s jerky…her voice is cracking, and I can just feel the cracks in her entire life as she slowly kills herself. A book would only fund her habit further. I had a crack addicted sister who became sober after her little girl was killed in a car accident along with our mom who was taking her granddaughter to a psychologist that morning to help her deal with her mother’s dysfunction. Indirectly, her little girl was killed because of her lifestyle. She has to deal with that the rest of her life. Anything that would enable this woman will lead to her demise. No book. No way.
Imagine you ask your mom if you can try drugs and she’s just like “ yeah okay”
Only white people honey!!!
Jacquelyn Renee If my son came home and asked me that, I think the look on my face would scare him enough to change his mind!
and her mom was Greek too!!Greek moms are CRAZY controlling and overprotective.
Disgusting.
@@angelategos8109 I think she said her father was.
You can tell she didnt want to leave Mark!😭
Even if we dont say it, we just want someone to listen.
Being an ex addict the sound of the rock cracking is a 💯 trigger ! Praise God I’m clean 🤦♀️
So true...I feel ya!
I know
100%
Hang on ♡♡♡♡
I love that sound.
I just saw her on skid row yesterday! I have to drive through there often for work and I dont know anyone who lives there and recognizing her made me so sad cuz I remembered her story... 💔
Why it always the mothers boyfriend 😩😩😩
Molesters target single mothers.
A lot of the times those men come in the house for the children...
Louella Robertson I refused to date after my divorce. Started dating again once my youngest turned 17
I'm going to get blasted for this, but this is one reason parents need to stay together. And if they can't stay together, each parent needs to _not_ bring others into the home. Get out with the girls, get laid all you want when the kids are at Vacation Bible School, go to Vegas for sleazeball extended weekends with your old college peeps. But don't bring anyone else into your home to stay until your kids are gone.
@@kimnixon5357 BAM! I didn't see your comment when I made mine but damn, it's a momma like you that gives me goosebumps. I have chicken skin on my arms and legs after I read your comment _truly_ because you legitimately, _literally_ put your dating desires on the back burner for your kids. Every kid should have a mum like you 🥰💯
I think back to my childhood now that I'm older and whereas I used to think people who talked about "two parent homes" were damn fuddy-duddys. My mom was single and she raised me as well as she could. And it worked out well. Yet I think two parent homes are best, and if we can't keep two parent homes staying single or not bringing strangers into homes where our children should be protected is the next best thing. And while I had a beautiful MOTHER with a heart of absolute gold, if I didn't I'd want one like you. A parent that keeps their child first priority until they get (the hell up) outta the house is a parent that has significantly decreased the risk of harm to their children.
You're fantastic, Kim!
I don’t know if it’s just the way the light is hitting her, but her eyes are crrrraaazy blue. Never seen blue eyes like that.
i thought i was crazy
She is so nice even tho she has been through a lot... and you can tell she geniunely has a beautiful soul. I hope you read this Doreen, and I hope everything gets better 💗✨ sending hugs
It's called disassociation not flipping a light switch . 😢
Exactly
It’s a good description of the same process
Mark I love your content!!! I was actually thinking how cool it would be to watch if you vlogged your daily life. Like how you find these individuals, how you set up, etc. I love everyone’s stories, but would like to know more about the wonderful man behind the camera! 🤩♥️
I love how she just lost herself in talking about her sex life and was so real about it
When Amanda came to the door 😩🧡I hope she gets help soon
I worry about Amanda a lot
Amanda wanted money that's why she was knocking...what a pity!
whats the time stamp when she came to the door?
@@marysunshine5587 22:35
@@thematriarchy2075 thank you.
She's like one of the very few people I've seen interviewed where believe 100% of what she said. Her eyes are beautiful too!
I've met her in person. She's actually pretty cool👍
I bought her some food a few years ago she is nice.
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There are people in your own town..I feel the same way.i have took clothes
Prayers for her. Lovely soul.
It's my first time seeing this video, this is after Amanda has passed away. But in mid shoot, someone interrupts Mark while shooting with another person. It's Amanda and I hear her talking and asking for help. It touched my heart to hear her voice, so alive, vibrant and positive sounding. You almost made it. Peace
Aww Amanda, bless her heart, poor little thing. I wish I could fix all that is broken in that baby Girl. I hope someday she finds peace. GOD please stay close to her and steer her path away from harm AMEN.💜From Indiana 10 months clean here!
She has a beautiful soul! Sidenote: I was just thinking about Amanda and praying she was alive and doing better and low and behold she came knocking at that door. Doesn't sound like she doing any better 🙁.
I'm still in the beginning of the video .. I was thinking about Amanda too ..do they show her ?
@@christianvicknair358 sorry I'm late. As you probably have seen... they do not show her 🙁. Hopefully we can get a follow up with her soon!
Its crazy bc I'm over here in the UK, never been to USA let alone skid row and never met Amanda BUT I find myself thinking of her. When I'm out and about I think of her "where is she/whats she doing?/Is she ok"
I'm relieved to hear her and know she's 'ok' xx
@@Leah-lz8pv yea of everyone on here I actually think her often. I pray one day we can get a follow up of her getting clean. Seeing her visual decline within a months really got to me 😢
@@lanasmith6050 these comments are a year old so you may have already heard about it. Amanda was finally able to get better and get sober. However, a few months into her sobriety, she sadly passed away. He has some videos about it. She was sober when she passed though. Her poor body was probably just put through so much. May she rest in peace.
"My childhood was good"
Molested at 13 🙄🤦♀️
She confuses me, she is all over the place in her thoughts!! Wishing you the best Doreen!!
Beautiful eyes!!
Jackie Rosado well she did just smoke crack before the interview so.....
@@rossmaclarty7206 True 🤷♀️
I was confused also because I feel like she wasn’t raped or anything if she the one who wanted to have sec with her mom I personally can’t walk around the house knowing that I lost my virginity to my moms boyfriend and knowing that me and my mom fuckin the same person
that statement was subjective...coz she felt that she was safe and loved..and she did say she was the one who initiated the intercourse.
So its all about perception
Right. I rolled my eyes each time she kept reneging.
I'm a grateful recovering addict and the beginning of this video was a huge trigger for me personally I watch these videos and look forward to them on the daily and understand and respect the platform you give these people but I got to tell you from a recovery aspect you may want to consider the effect that particular content has especially with someone that does not have a lot of clean time believe it or not the sound of that Crackle and watching her exhale before hitting the pipe is enough to send somebody right to the dope man...respect
You’re speaking the truth!
Im coming up on 2 years but all i have is today and i can agree that the beginning of this was not a trigger i was expecting.
True,even off camera,everyone knew what she was doing ffs,bit of respect,I'm sure she could have waited 20 mins til interview was done
This is why you have the option to shut down the computer
@@shanamanning8959 why. Its a respect thing why let someone smoke crack, I'm sure she could have waited .
I'm sad about her moms bf story. It seems like he really manipulated them all. :( Doreen, sending you well wishes.
@S R First of all which women are you really referring to and whos life are you referring to with your contradictive comment that "every woman believe that their problems stem from a man". It sounds more like a personal issue you have against the women you've had in your life , or crossed paths with and are blaming women as a whole for your personal experiences because no where in Jamie Cornelius comment did she ever mention or imply that ALL MEN are responsible for ALL WOMENS issues. She said it sounds as though that the man "Pedophile" munipulated them all and she's 100% right. He molested Doreen from age 13 until she was 17 and she also said her tormented all the women in that house makes him a sick pedophile. That important fact seemed to go right over your head, then for you even call him a man and make a ignorant comment like that says alot about you as a person.
He destroyed all their lives.
@S R incel alert
I thought she looked rough but for crack since 88’...(and I was born in 82’) she look damned good!! I used to live off of Sepulveda and Sherman Way back in 2006 and I had no idea what it meant when guys would ask to “date” or if I was”working”. ... I’m sucha valley girl and these interviews make me want to come back! I use to donate to the LAMP district. Thank you for these Mark! And bless those that share💗💘
Man! That sound of when she lit that stem...very chilling. That mixture, along with the 80s, got a big influence on what is 2day
Reminded me of the intro to a lil Wayne song
Sophia Maria lol! I doubt he was smoking crack in the studio and recorded it on the track 😂😂😂
Yesss my ears were waiting on the ringggg
That shit made me salivate
Connor Ryan Sorry to hear that
I really loved her. She is something special. Her appreciation for the people here. Her happiness. It was nice to see after a few really rough ones. You’re a gem Deedee! You deserve a better life, but if you’re happy and safe, then that’s okay too.
When Amanda came 😩😩😩 I hope we get Another interview, I hope she gets help, I rewatch her videos alot. Mark bless you for giving her money even without interviewing her.
Unfortunately she's smoking her end!
You know I saw a comment on another video and it said -Report this channel because he’s promoting suffering- He is simply giving them a chance to be heard and he’s lending a helping hand. It’s crazy most don’t see what we his followers see! 💔
At least we know she’s still alive I guess :/
Vee CR I think some people can’t stomach it and just wanna keep it in a box. I can’t honestly imagine anyone thinks he’s harming individuals or vulnerable populations. They just get scared when they watch it. 😱
The title card as she takes a hit was really cinematic.
I don't know why but that really stood out to me.
Ya imagine how it was for someone who use to smoke crack 😑. I've been sober almost 2 years but I'm sure alot of people in early recovery watch this and were made much more uncomfortable then I was during the sound of that crackle.
Connor Ryan IKR? I can’t blame him for documenting it though... I’d rather see the realism.
The way she views her childhood is fascinating:
How was your childhood?
I was safe and secure.
My mom was a heroin addict.
I went to foster care.
I told my mom I wanted to try drugs and she said okay.
My mom's boyfriend molested me at age 13.
But I had a good childhood.
they say perception is reality....I don't know but I thought the same thing...like maybe the question is what makes a BAD childhood to her?
Disassociation.
“I initiated penetration and when I asked him to stop ✋ he would stop”
How considerate of him.
@@delmyvillanueva7669 blew my mind when I heard her say that.
It's sad and delusional and all part of her coping skills
MARK ITS CATCHING ON BRO!!! PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO REALLY HELP AND UNDERSTAND THERES OTHERS OUT THERE FOLLOWING UR PATH....JOB WELL DONE SIR UR TRENDING FINALLY SOME GOOD IS COMING OUT OF A TERRIBLE SITUATION I KNOW UR THE MOST MODEST MAN THERE IS BUT THIS IS BECAUSE OF U MARK ###TEAMMARK!!!!
I know Doreen's face & story from Suzanne Stein's photography & work. As a survivor of childhood abuse a lot of what shes saying, especially regarding relationships, really resonates with me. I like her. It would be good to see an update on her one day.
ME: clicks the video, then goes directly to the comment section
Same here
Every time
🙋🏼♀️
Yep.
I'm reading comments as I watch the video
This woman is obviously intelligent. She's very articulate, uses a lot of very descriptive words, and as Mark said at the end, she is a great speaker. I think about what her life might've been like if she'd truly had a "safe, secure" childhood rather than her version of the "safe, secure" childhood that she actually had. 3:44
22:38 is when Amanda knocks on window.... mark can u plz do a update video on Amanda it sounds like she has her voice back.
If you didn’t see the reply to ‘Snorty Pig’, Mark says he’ll post another interview once something worthwhile happens for her. He and Amanda’s family are actively trying to help her.
This comment made me think I was starting a migraine lol I go blind in a certain part of my vision so it’ll always look like a hole in the middle of sentences and stuff. Scared me for a second there lol
Its so sad that she has passed. Her voice literally lives on!
“I was safe, secure... my mother was a heroin addict...” did NOT see that one coming.😟💉
my mom was a meth and heroin addict when she was raising me and I was safe, secure and loved she just wasn’t stable enough to take care of my brother, sister and I
otx babyy666 I find that entire comment contradictory.🤔
They ALWAYS say things like that on this channel. They say childhood was good but I was raped by (add name) at the age of 6!!!! You’re like wtf! But it’s all these people know. It was the way they were raised with tragic consequences. Mental illness, addiction, denial you name it.
HausOfFine I know, it’s heartbreaking to hear how easily it rolls off of their tongues. The trauma/abuse is just run of the mill, normal to them and the rest of us are left shaking our heads.🥺
@@ermfine2 That phenomenon actually amazes me!
He manages to get so much incredible honesty and openness from these people! It's so interesting to me (and has honestly changed my heart), and it seems cathartic for them. Mark has a real gift.
I love how neutral mark is and understanding. No judgement.
Thank you Doreen!! You are a GIFT!!! Your father chose the perfect name for you! Sharing your story is a GIFT!!! The GIFT of honesty!!! Obviously your friends who CARE for you consider YOU as a GIFT too!!!
Dora thea - gift from God ❤
So happy to hear that Amanda is still alive. Thank you for the reminder that I need to keep praying for her.
Mark you really understand when to let the people talk and when to ask questions. Most interviewees ask too many questions and interrupt what the people being interviewed so desperately want to get off their chest. It's truly a skill and the spark that makes these videos so raw and real. Thank you for all the great work you're doing!
I'm glad Amanda is still alive ♡ thank you for helping these women, looks like you're safety to them ♡
I love this woman and I don't even know her. She seems like the sweetest most gentle soul.
Although she's been through a lot this girl is very pretty.
This lady is so damaged but yet so delightful and lovely when she speaks about others.
I appreciate mark for the raw REAL content please never stop doing this
Sweety.... You can't get off.... because of the toxins you're ingesting and the trauma you've been through.
Stress is robbing you of your true authentic self.
You deserve so much better than this lifestyle.
Your inner child is pure and true. She needs you to be strong and ask for help... you so rightfully deserve. Your childhood needs to be processed so you can let go of all this pain and sadness.
I admire you. You are stronger than you're giving yourself credit for.
Take the resources to pull yourself up.
@lila W - I absolutely LOVE what you chose to write because it is very TRUE. Unprocessed Trauma can lead to many many other physical & mental health disorders.... I understand about that kind of stuff because I suffered a lot throughout my early childhood & into my adult life. It wasn't until I turned 38 in 2019, that all of my personal struggles & traumas became to heavy to carry around anymore and I had a nervous breakdown, including a panic attack that felt like a heart attack! Anyhow, I'm learning a lot about my "Inner Child" and how to re-parent myself. I feel like Doreen certainly has a long way to go, but she deserves inner peace. I admire your comment, it was well written and you made it Positive. 🙂👌🏻💙
@@7777VANITY I truly understand your comment and appreciate your thoughtful reply and honesty.
I am so sorry that was your experience.
I have had my share of unprocessed trauma as well .... So I understand your reaction to it and also understand what we adult children... need to do, in order to free ourselves from our painful past.
I'm so glad you're rising above the generational legacy of a dysfunctional family of origin.
It takes a strong soul to break free.
Well done! Stay strong. Stay true to yourself. You are not alone.
If you haven't found it yet.... An empowering short book for this kind of process is "After The Tears" by Jane Middleton. It really helped validate my own experiences.
Cheers to you and yours. 💜
I would like to see an interview with her just before she has a fix, as well. I imagine she would have a different take on everything.
Why would you wanna hear that? She's being brave and trying not to be a victim - money means nothing when you're being abused 😔
Julie nah, she’d just be more calm, less erratic. It doesn’t change your thought process like that.
Mark! We would’ve loved to see an update on Amanda.
@lenalici0us89
Wouldn’t be surprised if we never get that update with the state she’s in.
In a reply to ‘Snorty Pig’, Mark says he’ll post another interview once something worthwhile happens for her. He’s working with her family to help her so there’s still plenty of hope.
Littleton Lynne Awesome. I can’t remember who said it but, “Where there is life there is hope.”
@@DesignzRUs1 my sons father is a crack head and while he did have 3 years clean, he is a 20 plus year crack head. It's shocking. I have met many more like hin and her.
Wishing you the best of luck Doreen 💕
Amandaaaa so good hearing your voice! Stay safe 😇
Thank you for giving the people a voice Mark. Please take care of yourself too. 💜
He gets the real vulnerable human side out of the people he interviews by having no judgment and allowing them to actually talk and express their feelings . This is therapy for the soul for both the people being interviewed and the viewers . ❤
Most of the conversation was about sex , she seemed like a little girl talking about it ... it was a little uncomfortable to listen too , may god bless her soul
Yes, just a “little” uncomfortable-LOL! I just can’t imagine getting all that sexually explicit with someone you just know casually; drugs are something else, right?!
Hi Mark..have you ever felt in danger during an interview?
Great question
I thought about that as well
I hope he has a security guard... 💪🏽 or two... 🤔
Did you watch “Reflections of a Gangster 4-SB”? SB drops the gun and I know it gave me a scare so can’t imagine being in the room! Yikes!
I wondered this so many times...🤨
This breaks my heart to see people like this💔💔
It is very sad what people do to themselves....
She has a very calm and sweet demeanor. God bless her
It's crazy how you don't realize the toxic traits and behaviours of your family/ environment- until you hear it from someone else, leave the environment or hear another persons side of 'normal'. Wishing all the best for Doreen
Reminds me of peggy bundy
Reminds me of the comedian Carrot Top
😯not Peg
She is cool for maybe a half hour with that hit. Likely 15 minutes. It's a never ending, very expensive cycle. Sometimes you stop just to sleep for a day or so, and then thr cycle starts all over. While not physically addicting, it calls you. Don't miss it all all. Although the sound at the beginning makes you go back. I hope this lady gets its together
Just shows what crack is about
"So Doreen what does crack do for you?"
Doreen goes off on tangent after tangent
Seriously smh, he asks how it’s changed her life and 5 mins into a ramble and still not having answered anything close to the question she’s talking about how she can get herself off in the shower and has sensitive “titties” but likes her bf to play with them smh.
Riley Senn what titties?? 👀
Teresa Adams. That’s what I’m saying
Excellent point!
watched a guy weld a set of rockers & left side floor pan & the damn trunk pan, on a 68 Camaro.....Doing all of it smoking crack !!!!!!.......& he did a good-ish job !!!!!
Wow!
Mark, you have a kind heart.
Glad to hear Amanda’s voice! Praying for her!
I searched for Doreen after seeing all the amazing photos of her by Suzanne Stein, not surprised that Mark has done an interview with her.
Suzanne’s photos remind me so much if Soft white underbelly. So raw
'I had a good childhood...
Mum provided everything for us..
Food, security, safety (and a boyfriend who molested me!!)
Oh, and she put us in foster care when I was 2, and she was a heroin addict!!
WTF???
Doreen's eyes...
2:42 Vlad would love to hear her say "ready rock " 🤦🏽♂️
😂😂😂😂😂’they called it ready rock. Vladimir the pig
haha! i was thinking the same thing! hate that vlad dude.
Right, he’s obsessed. 😂
I don’t think she should’ve taken that hit before the interview because I couldn’t keep up with anything she was saying
I REALLY ENJOYED HER! VERY SPIRITUAL! PLEASE DO A PART 2 OR UPDATE! PLEASE THANKYOU
It sucks that people with a beautiful soul that means no harm can go through so much unnecessary pain, but I guess we have to look at it as things happen for reason, and because of her and other souls that are damaged we need to keep hope alive because for some that's all we have
Did I really just hear you say you record all day sometimes and not use any of it. Holy Moly Mark....HOLY...MOLY lol
This might be favorite interview
Doreen seems like a nice person. I pray she gets the help she needs!
Doreen seems cool af. God bless her and keep her safe ❤
Due to my profession i see everyday very terrible things, but in my Idea Drog and addiction ist the most devastating and sad thing which can happen to human being!!! It makes a alive man to a piece of nothing
Tappin in. Blessings ppl. 🙏🏽☝🏽
I dont think I've ever heard any of the other interviewees talk about sex this much....and I'm not even sure how we got here.
Based on how much she talked, you can tell she was quiet or suppressed at some point in her life
It's all part of her daily lifestyle
@@pinkpugginz as it is for most prostitutes. I'm just saying, I've seen a lot of these interviews and have never heard anyone else speak about sex that much. Just an observation
Molested at 13-17, good childhood 🙁 I feel for her bc she’s in complete denial. I was molested myself and for some reason I can’t find the hurt that I know I should be feeling... it honestly bugs me bc I feel I should be angry or something you know
Dang... my family is from Mani, southern Greece, next to Sparta and I don't smoke crack but I smoke fentanyl and shoot heroin. But I lived in both Greece and the valley and now I'm in Los Angeles still. She has the most beautiful eyes. But ya, I have a cousin named Doreen for the same reason. Name means gift.
Doreen is someone I'd love to talk to when I'm having a bad day! So much love. ♡♡♡
So long as she's high, right?
The sweetest and most honest thus far!
Amanda!!!! It’s was nice to hear her even though couldn’t see her!!!! Mark please give us an update on Amanda. God bless her
Doreen you are so beautiful. If you can get yourself together. I believe you can be a very productive person in society. I believe in you. I’m sending love and light your way! God bless you!❤️
look how blue her eyes are when she looks towards the ceiling.
Excellent interview God Bless her I pray for her speedy recovery
Mark please can you get Amanda back so we can see she’s at least ok ! I was at least heartened to hear her pop up and be alive . We’re all wishing her well
I'm listing what Doreen is talking but I can't believe in her story that"everyone is so kind and wow"... She's is very positive minded...
Doreen has very pretty smile I wish her best...
I had homeless uncle who abbanded his family to "be free and drink when ever what ever" and he was killed by the young guys who was looking for entertainment...street are not save.
I love all your videos Mark. The people you interview seem to trust you. You are a great guy for letting them tell their story
I saw some people on internet slammin mark, saying exploitation yada yada yada. Theyre just jealous of his success imo
I appreciate for bringing all these stories to light ! We can all make our own conclusions, but at the end of the day, these stories need to be told
i'm not hating however when "KiKi" was being interviewed and hit the pipe that segment was not edited out. Yeah, I know Mark, decides what is included and what is deleted...but, interesting.
I know..I thought the same but kiki's was more artistic and dramatic so maybe it's that element that the photographer wanted us to see (which was beautiful and yet sexy)
@@veronicamorgan6916 I agree that Kiki's was more artistic and dramatic...and still one of the most beautiful and sexy. That's my point.
I can imagine how that sound could cause a person to relapse...
Never ever did that but I really liked that sound.. it was soothing????
That sound like it has alot of bake in it.
Old school ways she’s not acting like it did lol
Nothing can "make" someone relapse..it can trigger and start the ball rolling...but they say and I can attest,that an addict in recovery relapses before they even ingest the drug...meaning it's all inside awhile brewing before the addict reaches the actual drug to get high on.
Nonetheless it was nice of you to think of 😊 others!
Her face just lights up when she smiles. ❤❤
Coreen is very special. I understand many of her insightful thoughts about her self awareness.
I love you Doreen!!Hang in there!! I'm sending love and hugs and best wishes from Montana!❤
I am so sorry that you had to go through that as a teen.im praying for you.i love you and pray that you get out of the life you deserve bettet you are truly in my book a good person.... God Bless
She reminds me of Tony Sopranos wife Carmela!
I can see that! Edie falco. She has a similar body and super bright blue eyes, and talks super sharp