That's the thing about heroin. No matter the upbringing, no matter the situation, it can get you. Because if your brain enjoys opiates (some don't), I will tell you with confidence, there is nothing better in the entire world. Nothing at all. Imagine the thing you want most in the world is right there in a little pill. Nobody plans to get addicted, before it happens it seems like it would never happen to you; you can just decide to stop. It sneaks up on you but it is so hard to resist when the greatest possible feeling in life is so easily achievable by swallowing a pill. Once you're hooked, heroin is the next logical step for many. You want to embrace that euphoric apathy for the rest of your life. The warm embrace of opiates is the easiest place to exist. If there's anything you don't like in your life, it all washes away with that rush. None of it matters. Nothing matters and it's bliss. Soon enough the bliss fades and you can't reach that point anymore, but you try and try. Now you need the opiates in order to exist in the world without complete suffering. You're a junkie and there's no more euphoria. There's nothing but thinking about your next score in order to avoid the utter agony of sobriety. Don't even start because once you've lived on opiates, if you end up liking them, life will never be the same without them. It will ruin your life and change you in ways that were previously inconceivable.
True. Excellent post. Heroin addiction is probably the worst addiction to stop. The craving for it may never leave a recovering addict. I just hate the word junkie or addict. It's more like a sickness and the only way to stop is to be fed up,get help and rewire your thinking to embrace the Joy's of a sober lifestyle. It can be done with a will of steel. I've never tried heroin but I've lived with addicts and had to move 1000 miles away to get away from them cause they destroyed my house. Some things are unforgivable.
Very true. There is nothing like it at all. That's why they give similar drugs to end of life cancer patients. It gives them a euphoric feeling. But if you have ever been a heroin addict. They won't have the same pain relieving result . Which is a huge bummer. My preferred drug. Been clean a long time now. I can't go back. It gets me every time. I love it too much.
She was a victim of rape. Did you hear what my girl said. She said “ l already didn’t have much and he took the last ounce of self worth” that’s what led to her drug use. She was clearly trying to forget. I hate that sick ass pervert who did this to her.
honestly... won't help anyone. Might create a bigger picture, but as a scare tactic (which tradionally don't work) it would be bad. Eductation about these substances without making people scared, and a social support system is what the USA needs.
Many students will probably feel that they won't turn out that way.that others fail but they won't, & they won't allow themselves to be this way because?......
All this started from bullying. That's why when children complain about going to school everyday because of bullies as adults we have to listen and correct kids from hurting other kids everyday.
Bullying isn’t something that can be stopped it seems more an evolutionary trait to weed weak children out physiologically, as a parent you have to give your kids an outlet to cope with bullying. I was bullied and it pushed me to succeed in school just to stick it to the kids who where bullying. Not the perfect coping mechanism but worked for me personally.
@@stormz900 I'm glad it worked for you!! But it caused my little sister to have an eating disorder and wanted to commit suicide after being bullied over her eye for years. She is so strong and very brave now but children don't need to be strong they need to be safe. As an adult my sister still sufferes from her childhood alot. As this young lady shows you never really get over it. So respectfully parents need to get there kids in order.
Parents have to do their jobs too. YOu cant just send your kid to school and not know who the teachers are not know the kids parents and all that. Sending your kid in beat walmart clothes is just another thing to get bullied for. It sounds horrible that you should buy name brand clothes but its true. Same goes for sports. If a kid is good at sports and starts getting good enough to play with the older kids then thats another safeguard from bullying. A lot of parents are so out of touch with how school REALLY is.
@@KarmaSandiego She sure is. I just watched Kelly's story and guess what? She's also a very well spoken, articulate young lady. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
I do that, when you get hurt alot you start apologizing and loosing the understanding that emotions are important to express and let out. It's somthing that at this second I'm struggling with and I may possible struggle with for years.
If you see this comment. Know. I had the same things happen to me. Heroin. Child born addicted. Lost custody. Lost everything. I’m 7 years clean and I’m a nurse now. I know it feels so far out of reach but it is SO possible. I was doing exactly what you were doing and worse. I hope you find recovery
See and I don’t even do heavy drugs I have a duplex and I have both my sons heathy they go to school everyday I went to school for CNA I have my Qmap and I just lost my job a few days ago I feel like I’ll never get a job again I just want to drink and do a whole tshirt to myself
You are amazing!! I’m so happy for you!! I’m convinced that Nurses are all really just angels in the flesh. Actually, I know this for a fact since my Mom happens to be a nurse too! Congratulations on your sobriety!! Remember that once we slip into addiction we are addicts forever, so please don’t ever let your guard down! I wish you all the best in your life!!! ❤️💕❤️💕👍👏
Her story is so heartbreaking, she doesn't deserve any of that bad things. Mad respect for her for overcoming everything that had happened. She is beautiful, and she obviously has beautiful soul too. The way she talks, she's self-aware and you can say she's smart. She has the potential. She really is lucky too to have such support system like her family, despite everything. I hope she win her life battle, find peace and happiness with her son.
I met Ronnie when she was admitted to one of these "looney bins" here near fort worth, at the time I was struggling with my own horrific struggle that made it exceedingly hard to accept myself. When I met Ronnie, she was the shinning light at the end of the tunnel. I felt alone, I was sent there, I was told I was loved but it felt like a void, I felt unwanted but lied to as well. Every day we were there together we spoke & she always made me laugh, she one night was telling me stories about her father, and I regret immensely losing contact with her when I left the facility. But I had so many things affecting me that not many other things were able to continue happening for my life & I felt like she (and the others) were "to important" to hear what I had to say. How Ironic is it that if I would have just kept contact I could have given her the friend she needed & had at that time, but with my own problems I was unable to help even myself at the time. We mutually needed each other & I will forever regret not being able to still know how she is today. Ronnie, if you are reading this- you improved my confidence as a young male who was not accepted by most of my family & friends. At that point, I had given up & your generocity changed my perception of how you can still meet friends & meet people in a mutual situation where you feel isolated completely. I have thought of you each of these years, thinking to myself when we talked to the guy in the Courtyard about using mushrooms & in the "living room" talking about your parents- hoping that things got better. I miss you so much even if we didnt not know each other for very long- with everything in my heart I hope that we can speak again, or that you are able to rebuild your life with your son- its never to late. You have decades to come, NEVER give up- people you would never think of (me) are still thinking about you. Thank you so much Ronnie
Ronnie’s parents flew her home to Houston shortly after this interview. As she mentions in this video, she has been through rehab a dozen times, but I still have hope for her and her son.
0 0 no detoxing isn’t just it. Getting clean is all about gaining confidence in yourself. treatment is supposed to help build you up the actual drug use is the smallest portion of getting back on track the worst part is many addicts have mental health issues and without addressing those problems once out of rehab it will be back to self medication not enough multi diagnosis facilities( mental health and addiction). Rehab 12 times is a lot but average is about 6 before success.
I never thought I could get clean,but I did. It took 9 rehabs, detox,homelessness,prison and losing everything many times over.. but one day it just happened.
People saying “I was bullied and never decided to do heroin” okay you and her are not the same people and have completely different mindsets stop comparing yourself to people you don’t know
I think it all started with weed when she said it wasn’t bad, and she also this “ I can’t believe I was losing me Friends for weed”. She put her guard down on weed and drugs. Meeting people that do drugs will take you on that road. If she never would’ve smoked keep and kept being a loner maybe she would’ve never became a heroin addict.
@@FugaConManolo an addict is an addict. It's an imbalance in our brain. Most of us have addictive personalities which attach to something. It maybe something good like children, work, a hobby, or, sometimes it's drugs. Those people you know that got hard into sports, music, even plain academia at school most likely have addictive traits. That's why drug addiction can hit anyone from any walk of life. There's plenty of people that smoke weed, hell, even taken heroin a few times and just walked away. Your way of describing it as a 'one thing led to another' is the old way of thinking. Exposure, sure, but, one leading to another is wrong at its core.
@@wayofthegun6224 That addictive personality would latch onto something else, that's how addictive personalities work especially when deprived of love/help/understanding and worsened by other factors. How do you explain that a lot of people do weed, or even molly, once or a couple times and genuinely don't get addicted? Yes not doing molly will ensure you don't get addicted to molly specifically, no it won't ensure you have a "good life" free of addiction (addiction isn't just drugs btw)
@@wayofthegun6224 i only mentioned them bc you said they were gateway drugs. and as i said, addiction isn't just hard drugs and you don't need to do hard drugs to have your life completely fucked. at the end of the day her ending up in that situation or how she did changes absolutely nothing to the fact that she deserves help etc. so what you're saying doesn't really matter tbh
@@wayofthegun6224 the fact that you're acting like every single one of them knows they'd end up where they end up and all the ramifications that go with using.. i know you're just saying things now. so you *do* think they unconditionally deserve help, so what difference does it make to you whether she knew or not? like what does that change to literally anything going forward ?
She is a beautiful soul. It radiates in how softly she speaks, her body language, etc… and while I can’t relate to being addicted to opiates, I can relate to not thinking I’m good enough (to a very extreme level) like Ronnie described. Wishing her the absolute best. Bless her. You are wonderful, Ronnie.
Yo, a lot of people go to rehab 11 times. I've been to rehab more than 11 times, and now I'm a year and 4 months clean. Just wanted to say, it is possible to finally change.
@@lavender1356 offcourse not but hearing her story there were so many options scream your lungs out fight with all your might i cannot understand how someone just shuts down but i understand people are different....
@Shellz I was bullied and I've never done heroin..I have friends and family who were raped and bullied that never did heroin. Sticking a needle in your body is a choice you make KNOWING that you'll probably get addicted. That's on you
This story should honestly be shown in schools to kids, to show them how they treat people MATTERS. Kids can be such assholes and during such a crucial period in the developing years of a child’s life... really has lifelong impacts. It’s heartbreaking to see.
Stephanie Hernandez They bullied her because she was smart, beautiful and bright.. I feel so sad for her. She needs to build on her self esteem.. I wonder why her parents didn’t pick up on it when she was still at home she was age 13. WTF.
Kids are not assholes. Their parents are. She had such a low estim because mostlikely her parents didnt cultivated it in her. I know myself how hard to overcome low self-esteem
Our society and culture brings out horrible aspects in all of us. It all started in the beginning of civilization when we were split into classes and told some people are better than others. There is no difference in people, we all just want to live a good life and be happy. Are we really happy? We live to work and work to live. But are we really living a good life? Stories like Ronnie's break my heart, I hope things turn around for her. No one deserves the nightmares shes lived through.
Unfortunately kids watching this video probably wouldn’t even help because they don’t take things like this seriously. Just speaking from experience as someone who was bullied and sat through classes where they played anti bullying videos and the bully’s would just laugh at it
My mother died of a heroin overdose and I grew up understanding how hard it is to quit this addiction. I’m really proud of you for having the will to want to stop for the betterment of you and your son. We are rooting for you and are here for you always.
Took me a long to get it right too. Never thought I would and almost didn’t. but now here I am going on 6 years clean and sober with a 2 year old and 2 month old girls. Its sad that some ppl don’t make it out. I’ll always remember how blessed I am.
I got clean at 22 and I didn’t know it then but it has been the best decision I’ve ever made. I have over 7 years clean, I have a college degree, my own car, apartment and work as a licensed substance abuse counselor. But most importantly, I have freedom and my family has me back. Please Ronnie please get help! You are worth it and your son needs you!
@@clickersgotcoochiehair Not anymore..It was hard at first but I rebuilt my mind and shifted my focus one day at a time..You just have to want it bad enough
devan the best way to beat a craving is to do something positive and give yourself time for it to pass. If you can keep your mind occupied for 30 minutes the craving will pass.
they dont really care. know that MJ song? the system is DESIGNED to mold sheeps and brainwash us for us to get jobs in the system where they can control us.
I could remember several years ago, heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
When you hear the step by step of what led someone to their addiction, you realize how it could happen to any one of us and I think that scares a lot of people. I was bullied relentlessly in school too, struggled with starving myself and very very easily could have become an addict. Her story really touched me and I hope she stays sober and happy.
@@michelejordan4115 agreed. A lot of people won't admit or consider that and it allows them to not see it as a problem because it "doesn't affect them."
So true. I think people like to believe addicts are the degenerates of society. But in reality they are hurt people trying to cope. Just like we all are. So I’m sorry you were bullied in school. I hope you are in a happy, safe place now 💛
@Brandon Piperjack ur right about alot of things... the times I do it heavily is when I wanna escape from my problems or the past... the other times is just so I dont feel sick that life is ugly but alot of us are lost I know the way out it's just hard to do the first step... like u said we'll always have that addictive personality but we just gotta stay positive and try until we die... keep it head up
@@billhazel4476 Heroin does that to your voice, makes it sound kinda scratchy, I would imagine she's at the bare minimum, "well", if she was willing to do the interview.
Seemed she had good parents, very good upbringing but this shows that your environment can influence your decisions. Of course it they becomes your own responsibility but anyway she is so sweet. Id love to give her a hug. And a good meal. I wish her the best. Her story resonates with me on so many ways.
This video is 46 minutes long. There are parts of this video where a scene phases out or cuts to the next one, which means u sat and let her talk for longer than that. Kudos to you for listening to her. Sometimes it’s the best you can do!
As someone who is also Bipolar who has had year long maniac episodes, its amazing how much talk therapy works. Diet, nutrition, exercise and talk therapy really make the disease manageable.
It’s beautiful he takes the time, initiative and is genuinely concerned for these people. I completely agree. I’m almost four years clean from IV meth and I had a few angels reach out to me in my using days and I won’t ever forget their kindness. The creator of this channel embodies that energy and my heart goes out to him
Jane get yourself into a long term rehab center. There you can get all the help you need. Your young beautiful and seem smart. you are putting yourself in all kinds of dangerous situations one day you may never see your son again nor your parents who truly love you. I see this a lot on TH-cam and it breaks my heart to listen to these stories. I have four children all over 20yrs old and I still pray daily all the time I can for God to watch over them day and night. God I trust that you will surround my children with friends who will point them to you my Lord and Savior. Jane get yourself the help you desperately need right now and surround yourself with your son and parents. it’s never to late for God to lift you to live the life you well deserve. God bless you your family and son.🙏👩👏💙💗🙏
@@ugladden - I absolutely disagree. That theory does not apply to every single person. I certainly did not become a product of my environment and I faced so much adversity that caused me a lot of pain and hurt even more so than what this girl Ronnie has gone through (if we are comparing notes). And I didn't choose drugs or get addicted to anything. I did not allow the traumas and tragedies of my childhood and young adulthood to define me and I did not play victim. I rose above it to make a happy and successful, productive life for myself with a solid career and success. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And so can this girl if she truly wants to make different choices and get help. Not everyone who has faced trauma and tragedy end up like Ronnie and so many others like her. There are so many who like myself not only survive, but thrive.
@NMB - Thank you. I agree with you that there are those from desirable family environments who don't turn out well. One of my good friends was raised by awesome parents in an upper class, privileged home and he turned out wonderful, has a upper management job, his wife is also beautiful, successful and kind and they have 3 kids and a wonderful home. But, his younger brother from the exact same family environment got into drugs and is an addict. He has stolen from his family, his friends and even by accident cut off part of his hand at work because he was so stoned and out of it. This is a situation of two siblings from the exact same privileged background where one ended up living a productive, positive life and the other one went down the wrong road and made bad choices. This Ronnie girl in this video had a choice and did not have to choose drugs and to abuse substances. And she still has a choice now.
Always listen to your children, they have a voice and an intuition probably stronger than ours. Even my 2 year old daughter kept crying out of nowhere about going to nursery.. her body language was very clear.. she was very uncomfortable. I took her out straight away. If we don’t honour the voice and needs of our children how will they honour themselves and their own needs?
Started at 23 got clean at 30. It was a long hard journey. It's not easy getting clean and it takes faith, hope, and love. Now 3 years clean off oxy and 6 months off methadone. W 2 beautiful kids
I use to work at a ghetto gas station before and I had this lady who was a regular customer who was a prostitute but she was sweet and kept it real. When we had our small conversation and she's been through a lot but she was so humble.
She speaks so eloquently, she remembers everything so clearly. I could not help but cry so much with everything she’s gone through, its heartbreaking. I hope she’s doing ok x
she is stunning. Are y’all looking at this baby’s face? She is STUNNING. Shes intelligent. Intellectual. She has critical thinking skills. She is expressive. Compassionate. Empathetic. A beauty voice. And tells her story very very well. This sweet baby can make it!
i love you, we need more people like you. she really is stunning. And it's not just because of how she looks(because she is soooo beautiful), she is beautiful inside and thats why she was used so much... its horrible...
She is all you say, the problem is people who have depression and mental health struggles from bullying and a difficult childhood don't feel it, they feel quite the opposite. I can relate to a lot of what she says.
..."and that was the first time I tried to commit suicide... Sorry, I don’t know why I’m crying"... I’m not sure I’ve heard a more tragic statement in my life.
I’m listening to Ronnie talk...this is an intelligent woman. I can tell by her vocabulary. I’m not saying she is a genius...but you can tell she is well read and well spoken. I really hope she makes it. And she is NOT evil. She’s made mistakes. Are you saying you haven’t? It Must be lonely for Mr. Edwards in his perfect world, up on his pedestal.
@@AnaisBubbly i am sure she commented that out of kindness. maybe it came out wrong. honestly i sort of agree with her. i watched a few of his other vids and heroin addicts were mentally gone. one woman claims people live in her nose! Ronnie is sharp, smart, articulate. thats all she meant. she is young, smart , and loved, and if she can nip this dope thing, she still has the ability to be and do great things. i am sure she meant it as a compliment...
@@AnaisBubbly dont turn this into a way to bring others down who have nothing but compassion for those affected by addiction, just because you want to complain about how they got their point across
I had a very similar childhood and teenage story and was addicted. I am now 51, sober, recieving proper mental health treatment and a have a successful career as a licensed clinical social worker. It's possible to get better 🧡
“I was a lot stronger that I thought I was but because of everybody whispering in my ear, I didn’t allow myself to try. I didn’t allow my self to be someone or what to be someone because I was afraid of what everyone else said.”
Sadly, in large cities like New York where I’m from, most people don’t have even ONE SOLID FRIEND they can trust with their most intimate selves!!! At best they have colleagues and acquaintances, but not a true-blue friend. That’s why everyone is running after the mighty dollar, cause they know that the only thing that can save their ass!!
I’m 50yrs old and this gal taught me more compassion in 46mins than ppl I’ve known for 46yrs. You give me strength to keep me from wanting to go back ’there’... love from Scotland 🏴
@@victoryredcolorado especially when I got clean ,sat Thier with a clear head ,not obsessing over heroin ,and thought ,I've wasted 15 years of my life 😂
This interview really resonates with me. “I think that I was a lot stronger than I thought I was but because of everyone whispering in my ear I didn’t allow myself to try” it’s easy to say fuck what everyone thinks but in reality we all care to a certain degree. We’re rooting for you Ronnie. You deserve better for yourself, I hope you get there.
she has such a high level of self awareness, if she allows herself the time get sober then process and heal she will go on to be such an amazing power of example. she will help so many people with her experience and perspectives. She is so awake she just needs recover from her past. stay strong Ronnie we are all routing for you!!
The people who seem to be the sickest are most of the time the healthiest ones. Because only those who feel nothing anymore and lost the connection to there feelings are able to be happy in this sick world.
A lot of parents treat school like it’s just a place to learn and get your grades, but it’s the place you spend most of your time through the most important part of your life: your teenage years. Your school experience shapes you as a person and if it’s a bad experience it can really take a toll. There are so many more kids suffering than people realise.
Yep I had a terrible time at school, but it was worse for me cause I would get home and my mother would bully me too, she would tell me I was ugly and that no man would ever want me and make fun of how I was molested as a child, I never had a safe place I resorted to alcohol and drank for a long time, I'm surprised I'm still alive to be honest, but if I survived all of that I can survive anything, now I'm happily married with kids, I'm a complete different person.
@@marjory62 yes this is it. When you experience something traumatic most people just kind of black out or shut down or force themselves to be numb so they won't get overwhelmed with the feeling of shock. It kind of hits home.
I'm 15, I also started cutting when I was 13 and I still do. I relate to Ronnies story so much and watching this interview has made me want to at least try to get better. it's now 2022 and so much has changed but I hope that Ronnie is doing better and has managed to escape the infinate loop that is addiction.
She kinda reminds me of Rue from Euphoria... A kind hearted, misunderstood, broken girl, who just needs some love. She tries to forget all of the negativity by taking drugs, but just feels worse the more she takes..
I think that's probably how most of "us" drug addicts feel, because you know that you can be better, and that your life can be better, but we always make decisions to satisfy the "now" rather than working to make our futures better.
Crazy how she told her entire life story without interruption. Correct me if I'm wrong but the only question the interviewer asked was "how was your childhood?"
If someone would’ve supported her when she was younger then shit would’ve been a lot different. Your entire world gets shaped as a kid, that’s the most critical part of life.
yea i don't really get the parents' role in this. She says she loves her dad/mom nothing was really that big of a deal but there was definitely something there. Some need not met...something...then add the bullying to that.
Laura C unfortunately so many people really believe their toxic circle/ toxic parents are normal and they don’t understand there’s a problem there. Unless you later on educate yourself and understand. Like me
You don’t understand what it’s like to be intensely bullied for how you look. I have wonderful parents and family but I hate myself and how I look , all due to being bullied and told I was a piece of shit all way through school , I still feel the same now at 43 . It stays with you for the rest of your life no matter if your educated or not . I am single and lonely and have friends but don’t have real friends because I don’t want to let any too close to me . All my life ruined because of how vulnerable the mind is , when your growing up and how bullies ‘train’ you to hate yourself
We spend most of our adult life healing from our childhood. also, why was she not admitted to the hospital after her first suicide attempt that would have prevented the second one.
i did some searching and she’s in a relationship now (from what i know they’ve been together since late 2019? or early 2020) i’m not sure if she still uses now, as her instagram is set to private. i also looked at the comments of her boyfriends posts and she has this friend i’m assuming she’s close with since her friend calls ronnie her bff
This lady could literally be anything she wanted to be. She's beautiful, wonderfully spoken and clearly intelligent. Just listen to the way she speaks. Every word pronounced perfectly. Everything to make a good start in life. It's not too late for her.
i want to hear her sing!! she immediately got the lead in the play without even knowing she could sing. i bet her voice is amazing, and she has stories to tell
Unfortunately it seems like she wants to be a drug addict. I don't mean that to discredit anything you said but she still talks too positively about drugs to want off them. Hopefully one day she will want something else bad enough.
Rehab would be a shock for non-addicts! It's an entirely different way of living from the usual "American Dream" of near total freedom to mess yourself up. Addicts have a difficult time everywhere, not just in rehab. So I agree that it may take years before a person is truly ready.
It's scary because this could've easily been me. I was bullied from Elementary to High School. My self-esteem was sooooo low. Thankfully I was able to get myself out of the situation.
As a recent mom of a 3m old, I feel so much for this poor woman. I’ve never had a drug addiction, but I can’t imagine having all these hormones and mood changes on top of the heroin addiction and guilt she looks like she’s feeling. I wish I could hug her and tell her she deserves pure, respectful, sweet love
It sucks that she was unwilling to testify against her rapist but her recalling the story here is basically what she would’ve had to done in court to put this man in jail.
She’s such a pretty woman and she doesn’t even know it. I hate that people treat others in horrible ways and use and avoids them Im praying for her recovery 💯
Kaylah and Selena yes, she’s very pretty and even like that she looks very pretty and I hate to say it like this but she’s got her own cute style. Gosh! I wish these girls knew that it is not just looking good on the outside. We have to nurture our inner-selves too.
My oldest brother is a heroin addict I don’t think I have ever had a conversation with him in my life I’ve only ever seen him in hospital or very high & unable to talk properly, he has been addicted since I was a child so I try watch videos like this to understand why & how they live, & it has helped me have a lot more compassion & understanding.
That's awesome of you as an older brother whos a heroin addict thats a great step going out of your to understand. His actions dont always show how he really feels drugs make u do stupid things
I feel so bad for this sweet, baby. My son has been bullied since kindergarten and is now in 6th grade. Hes at the point where he fights me every morning about going to school. I can't stress it enough....teach your children kindness!!! Teach your children to be compassionate and to have empathy for other people. Being bullied is more serious than some people think.
Try your best to lay down at night with him and listen to him. Find the best supportive words to share with him. If there is a private school, and if you can afford it, try it. Take to a private school about financial aid. Do all you can to help him. Can you find him someone to talk to? Therapist?
I went to school with Ronnie & she’s right the bullying in Granbury is horrible it gets swept under the rug & parents aren’t involved because the schools want to keep things hush hush & then it continues & more times then not gets worse because nothing is done about it I pray she gets through this & is reunited with her son & recovers from what she’s gone through stay strong Ron❤️ UPDATE: I Recently got ahold of Ronnie via sc & she is in LA (I’m not quite sure she ever left I didn’t ask the conversation was kept short as we aren’t really close & haven’t talked in years) she said she’s getting her life on track & trying to be a better mom to her son praying for her strength to succeed & recover fully ❤️
After reading your comment, I can't help but be curious and ask you if you happen to be friends with ronnie or any of her friends/ family on any social media outlet. I desperately want to reach out to her. I was an addict, and was also on methadone and even had a child while on a medically assisted methadone treatment plan. I feel like she and I have a lot in common and I feel a very strongly that I need to reach out to her. I have been clean for 11 years now, and I have helped my little brother get clean, as well as a few of his friends. I am not a professional drug/alcohol counselor, but Ibam truly contemplating getting state certified so I can help more people by being a substance abuse counselor. But, I just want to befriend her and help her in any way I can. If you have any connection to her or her friends or family, please let me know. You can find me on Facebook under rebecca Long..or Instagram as reblo_27. Or you can respond here. Thanks so much💜
please help rebecca long if you have that kindness in your heart. think of the great you’ll do if you haven’t told a lie. ronnie is a beautiful and smart individual and from rebecca’s comment, i think that’d benefit the situation greatly.
Mark you probably know this but you are helping those who struggle with addiction. Your interviews help with the number one problem about drugs and addiction and that is BREAKING THE STIGMA. I have read many a comment saying that this woman has a beautiful soul and seems kind, smart and many other nice things to say about her. Many people who have commented empathize with her whether they are addicts or not and my friend that is a BEAUTIFUL thing
"How come I'm 5 years old and I don't really like my self". Gosh that's really heart breaking for her to start feeling like that from such a young age.
@@thirdghost8887 right?? She THINKS she was because she doesn’t know better, but there’s a reason she felt like that!! My heart absolutely breaks for her!!! 💔
When she was talking about the first time she tried to kill herself and she said I don’t know why I’m crying, I just wanted to hug her and say I don’t know why you wouldn’t be. It’s okay. Cry. Let it out.
I always find myself coming back to this video. There’s so many of her struggles I’ve always related to. Ronnie, I’m wishing you the best. I hope you’re doing well ♥️
NOT LIKELY. THEY WOULD STILL, PROBABLY, HAVE HORRIBLE THINGS TO SAY. THEY THEMSELVES WERE BULLIED, OR THE WORSE KIDS, THAT ARE IN THE SYSTEM, OF RICH ASSHOLES THAT TEACH THEIR KIDS TO FEEL THEY ARE BETTER, (WHY I HAVE THE SLIGHTEST FUCKING IDEA) CAUSE MONEY MAKES YOU BETTER, DON'T YOU KNOW? DAMN PEOPLE ARE PATHETIC. TO THINK , YOU ARE BETTER, THAN ANOTHER HUMAN BEING, BECAUSE YOU'VE GOT MORE MATERIAL SHIT, IS SO ABSOLUTELY SICKENING, BUT, SO DAMN, COMMON. WE ARE A DISGUSTING WORLD, AS THIS, IS THE END RESULT, THIS BEAUTIFUL DARLING HUMAN RIGHT HERE, THINKS, SHE, IS LESS THAN THOSE WHO TREATED HER, LIKE SHIT. SHE COULD HAVE KILLED HERSELF. SHE COULD HAVE OVERDOSED.... WORSE THAN ALREADY HAPPENED TO HER, BUT IT DID NOT, BECAUSE SHE, IS GONNA PROVE ALL YOU FUCKERS WRONG! SHE IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, SO MUCH BETTER THAN YOU, YOU KNEW IT. THAT IS WHY, YOU TRIED TO DESTROY HER. SHE WILL SURVIVE. SHE WILL PICK HERSELF UP, AND SHE WILL SHINE, BRIGHTER THAN ANYTHING, THAT THOSE OF YOU THAT PUT OUT HER LIGHT FOR AWHILE. GIVEN A FAMILY THAT WORKS HARD, HAS WHAT THEY NEED AND NOT WHAT THEY DO NOT, THAT LOVE EACH OTHER. SHE WILL SHINE, BECAUSE, SHE IS HUMBLE.
I’ve been sober since 11/1/14. My heroin addiction sent me to prison, and almost killed me 6 times. I have buried too many friends. I feel for this girl. I was once her.
No Ronnie, you didn't "let" anything happen. Trying to survive while someone is mercilessly beating you isn't giving permission and there's no shame in wanting to live. No one should ever be put in the position where they have to choose between living or having someone take what should only be given.
Girl, listening to your story really hit me a lot closer than any of the other interviews mark has done. You’ve come from a nice home, nice family, basically your environment wasn’t your downfall. It was that little voice telling you you’re not good enough, you never will be, and I myself am blessed to have a supportive family, and I don’t know how, but I’m so blessed. But I am a fentanyl addict so yep. There’s that. Thank you for your story tho it was amazing and it really was great.
@@MegaBlondie1967 maybe as Sarah said their love was unreal, which actually means not real. Maybe their lives were more important til they realized they had lost their daughter. Children don't fall out of the sky, parents today would rather someone else raise their children so they both can work and have what the Smith's have. When you leave your child with someone else you have no idea what's going on, especially at school. Unreal is the word.
I need an update on this girl! She has so much potential and everything she has gone through is absolutely soul shattering. I could only imagine the pain this girl has endured and I honestly hope that she is in a better place and surrounded by those who love her.
As someone who was heavily bullied and even dropped out because of it, this was rough to watch and relive similar experiences. She is sooo beautiful too.. God bless her.
@bmcgmusic It's ironic you're telling me to "be myself" while using the picture of a man whose face is fully tatted as your avi- more than likely not even yourself. You're a textbook troll and you're not even yourself on social media so I wouldn't be going around telling people to "be themselves". Look in the mirror and get help.
People think being bullied is a joke and not critical trauma inducing, but it is real and will drive someone to completely lose themselves. This happened to me n school and I went through a very deep depression and it changed me in many ways. I was able to find myself and regain my confidence thank God. I hope she’s been able to do the same.
this is so touching, because when we see homeless people or addicts in the streets, we just see them as this one mass blanket of people, but to hear each of their personal stories in such an intimate way really changes your perspective. Im so moved!
I’m more upset at the fact of all those students and faculty members who did nothing to stop the bullying, nothing to help her. Shame on everyone who was in her class, who taunted her, and those parents of children, now adults, SHAME, that you can’t raise decent human beings . Everyone is at fault for harming this girl at a young age, I hope the now adults who were in that school know they should be ashamed of themselves , my heart goes out to you , i wish to had met you ❤️as a young Mexican lady my heart goes out to you
Fabiola Cuatlal sadly that’s how it is all across the US when she said no 14 year old should feel like that, she’s right but most of them do. She didnt speak up for herself and obviously her family didn’t get her help while seeing her suffer. Teenagers girls especially are hormonal we get sad. You can’t be weak of you’ll end up like this, and I don’t mean a herion addict I mean a sad broken person and at some point it doesn’t matter what happened you need to find it in yourself to rise above and grow and build your self worth and learn to love yourself
she’s such a gorgeous woman and has so much charisma. i wish someone would’ve been there for her when she was younger and needed a friend. i hope she can turn her life around and find something to keep her on track. the way she speaks and tells her story is so compelling and she has such a pleasant energy and i really hope that she can get out of this life before things get worse for her. she’s only been here for 3 weeks and that’s already too many. i really hope she can get help ASAP
False, Wrong, No. Inspire confidence in your children, be a strong role model. Trying to babyproof your kids before sending them out to the real world is called ignorant. Kids bully for a reason, they're poking at a wound clearly not healed. They want you to focus on it so it can be healed. That's tough love, and that's life.
I'm appreciative of all of the positive comments I am seeing, but I am disturbed that so many mention her looks. Regardless of whether or not someone is attractive, we all are deserving of love, redemption, and care. Ronnie's recovery will take more than loving herself on the outside. True introspection and self-love are what we all should hope to attain, and I sincerely hope that she (and others like her) find what they need to push through.
Gianna Partee 100% agree. Selflove and respect is what she needs. Makes me so sad, most woman are to hard on themselfs. She could be my daughter, hope some day she will be OK and even more, with herself.
I'm more offended at the comments that people seem to think they have a special communication with an invisible man in the sky The temerity He didn't feed 1B people who struggled for food today and sadly she will have to help herself It's possible
Do you do updates????? I could feel her energy through the screen … what a beautiful soul! Even through all the trauma she is still thankful for the kindness of those who have showed her an ounce of care 🙏🏼 ❤️
She is absolutely gorgeous. She is a product of loneliness and low self esteem. Bullies do not realize the psychological damage they do to someone and how it not only ruins their life now but, for years and years to come. She has never felt worthy of anything. I could just hug her and cry with her. I would gladly take her and help her realize her worth. She is still a little child in her heart that wants to be loved! God bless this child.
This Girls ability to recall her past and past events is incredible, She is very smart, She like so many on skid row have so much potential to put their life to something much more meaningful. I pray that she finds her "happy place" being healthy, treated well and she will find just that. Praying for you.
Absolutely true... I'm a total recluse due 2 bullying in hs. I hope karma has paid them back. I'm doing good on the outside ... the inside is a diff story..:-/
can. * as a overcomer ... it does not it does NOT have to!! and our society actually views that as a negative now. Anyone saying you can do more than just survive shit- is an asshole. I've been told as much by ppl who never been through jack, its odd. Like they are obsessed with you staying a victim. And treating that like a its a pet. Disturbing trend to convince ppl they aren't mentally strong but weak
She is so smart and talented. All of the people you guys interview have potential, but for her, I see someone who is really crying out for help and isn't too far gone. I know she wants to change and I know how hard it is. My mom is addicted to cocaine and she is struggling so badly. I know she can get through it, and so can Ronnie. I believe in her.
Loneliness can really take a toll on someone’s mental state of mind and change the course of their life. If you ever read these comments, I’m sorry you were alone.
I just found this channel and it’s really eye-opening. I normally find this type of content too heavy but having the ability to hear people tell their stories has really changed the way I view things. I hope she is ok & this life brings her all the peace and joy it’s deprived her. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but she really reminds me of a real life version of “Rue” from Euphoria. An absolutely beautiful person inside and out just battling internal demons and struggling with addiction.
My husband always says this and has said that this is how he'll explain heroin to our future kids: "Doing heroin for the first time will be the best day of your life. It will also be the last." I don't feel like truer words have been said. Doing heroin for the first time (from what I've heard) is an unexplainable feeling of happiness and pleasure. It's impossible to put into words. And from that moment on, you will spend the rest of your life chasing something you can never again experience. I think it's so important to educate kids on drugs in a truthful and logical manner. Kids aren't stupid, but when it comes to drugs, we tend to treat them like they are. Heroin should not even be uttered in the same sentence as marijuana. Not even shrooms. And yet we put them on the same level when one is physically addictive and life-ruining, and the other usually causes a desire to finish off an entire bag of chips in one sitting. That's not to say we should encourage 13-year-olds to smoke weed. A drug is a drug is a drug. But drugs are not created equal and as long as we continue to treat them as such, we'll continue to have young adults start with weed, realize it's not as bad as they were taught, and assume that also applies to ALL other drugs.
dude i think all the drugs should sell by hospital accepted bills in pharmacy. And there is a minimum and maximum doses. if you'll take too much heroine you'll probably live like that things. This is illegal heroins problem. It must be legalize like anti deepression drugs. My friend is using anti-deepression pills by his doctor advice but i think this is going to anti-deepression addiction. We need more information and data in menthal human healthcare. Maybe we can find a way to lose addiction with a pill. Why not? Freedom and free markets will know best.
I do not know why but this made me roll my eyes. I am not trying to be rude. Blanket statements like that just make me feel like people who have an addiction have easy holes to punch through for logical thinking. It most likely won't be your last good day when you try heroin for the first time, but you most likely will eventually get brain damage from extensive use that causes your last good day in the distant future.
Exactly! Another thing they chase is not being sick! It's a vicious cycle! And weed and shrooms are in a whole other category I agree! But they are NOT gateway drugs idc what someone says! But to have an addiction noone can really understand unless they go through it! U did put it into great words though! Its sad what drugs make people do! It all goes together drugs, sex, stealing, etc.... because it's such a bad disease!
Agree with most of what you said. But marijuana can be used by some people escape their problems just like some people drink if they feel stressed ....and if you have a whole nation where 80-90% of the population use marijuana as a stress reliever it becomes a big social problem. By the way i am not referring to marijuana for medical conditions like terminal cancer , etc. If I was politician - legalising marijuana is good way to control the citizens in my country - it makes them mostly too passive and relaxed..and since it is legal...being high is better than getting the citizens to focus their attentions on problems in their country and focusing on politicians/leaders who are not doing their job. I come from a country where recreational drug use is illegal - our drug addiction problem is much lower than the usa . Im not saying my country is perfect ( its not) but recreational drugs are a gateway to more addictive drugs. Not to mention that in terms of the biological impact on the neurons on the brain - recreational drugs to alter and affect the brain cells and its structure ( im from a medical background) ...yes some may say not as bad or fast as heroin...but in general any kind of recreational drug impacts the brain - its how they work. I have a friend from usa who told me that out of 10 americans at least 7 to 8 americans use recreational drugs ( even before marijuana is legalised in usa) A big contrast to countries like mine which bans recreational drugs of any kind & out 100 people maybe only 5 or 10 people use ( illegal) recreational drugs. If i were a politician i would find citizens in america easier to control if most of them use marijuana...it would make most them so "zen" most of the time. 🤔
@@lilyrosesoul0077 Marijuana doesn't make people become brainless idiots! It doesn't hinder anything! Alcohol impacts the brain way more than Marijuana! U most have never smoked or u r smoking something way different lol! Smoking makes me focus more and calms me but it doesn't hinder my abilities to think for myself! Alcohol impairs people 1000 times more than weed does! I mean I respect your opinion but you are totally wrong! Weed does not make you numb to society and not function properly!
she made bad choices herself many times . She seems lack of some common sense about the harm of drugs and are extremely sensitive that does not take any criticism or negativity well . 😅 she really needed therapy , it’s all in her head , but I am afraid she is now 21 it’s a little too late to change anything . Her perceptions and the negative ways how she handles things have been formed . I understand being bullied and do not have friends are not good , but a lot ppl gone through these . And most of them get over it and did not easily turn to drugs and had behavior issues .
@@yunni3371 I seem to agree with you. There are a lot of people who go through bullying and still grew up and lived their best lives. Unfortunately, my daughter chose the path this girl has chosen. She was bullied. I went up to the school and threatened the kids that were picking on my daughter. Told them to go get their mom's , aunties, whomever they want but they will leave my daughter alone. Thank God that worked and most of them left her alone. It was only one person who eventually stopped bc she wasn't getting the response she wanted. My daughter did amazing for many years then at 17 her virginity was stolen from her by her male friend. He went to jail , she couldn't deal with it and turned to drugs for three years. She's in rehab now and I hope to God the rehab works. I explained to my daughter that lots of ppl unfortunately go through that but that is no reason to turn to drugs. She needed to straighten up. God works in mysterious ways. I hope to God that she allows it to work.
Eloquent? Interesting description word to use for her😅. It’s not about “deserving” either. (I deserve a million dollar house and to win the lotto but I don’t have that) We all have rough lives, at the end of the day it’s up to you to transcend through the trauma. She chose drugs and continues to chose them over and over, over her son. Life is full of choices. To pity someone is pathetic. Hope she can grow up and grow out of the drug path on loop.
I came across this channel tonight and watched a few videos. I saw Roniie's face and thought she was attractive and was interested in hearing about her story as a heroine addict. Her story mesmerized me and broke my heart. It made me cry to hear how much she suffered in her short life. She has an unbelievable and compelling story which unfortunately is much too common in this country and around the world. It was encouraging to hear how many time she tried to clean up, relapse and try again. I wish her the best and I'm sure her strength and story will encourage and inspire many people around the world.
Addicts have the most tender of hearts. I wish her and her family many blessings. We do have a cold cruel society in the United States, with many hurt people hurting people.
She left her parents home so that her son could stay out of the system. Such a selfless thing to do. I feel sorry for this young girl. I feel sorry for her son. I hope that she eventually is able to be a mother again. I have a 5 month old baby boy so watching this clip was definitely heart wrenching. I feel for her. You never want any pain to come to your child so I can’t imagine how she felt the day she saw what her choices had done to her son on his first day being born.
I did the exact same thing 3 years ago with my son and daughter. I left so that children’s aid wouldn’t be in their lives and they could live “normal” with my parents so I could get better, now 3 years later I’m scared to contact them. I hope she still has contact with her son.
This had me in tears , I can’t explain the feeling or experience. It is very important for us to treat each other good as human beings. Nobody should have to go through this. Not one person
@@Sammy-cm9ce u people will believe anything a junkie says ..go watch her other interviews all she does is blame other people for her addition ..so u STFU
Meagan Arnold I show them to my kids lol all the time my daughter is currently in a counseling program for teens because of her behavior taking wine coolers to school trying to be cool hope it helps but at this rate I think not
You Can legit feel the pain in her voice, it hurts tbh. She deserves better than that. It’s so disgusting that kids/people can be so mean. I don’t get it.
That's the thing about heroin. No matter the upbringing, no matter the situation, it can get you. Because if your brain enjoys opiates (some don't), I will tell you with confidence, there is nothing better in the entire world. Nothing at all. Imagine the thing you want most in the world is right there in a little pill. Nobody plans to get addicted, before it happens it seems like it would never happen to you; you can just decide to stop. It sneaks up on you but it is so hard to resist when the greatest possible feeling in life is so easily achievable by swallowing a pill. Once you're hooked, heroin is the next logical step for many. You want to embrace that euphoric apathy for the rest of your life. The warm embrace of opiates is the easiest place to exist. If there's anything you don't like in your life, it all washes away with that rush. None of it matters. Nothing matters and it's bliss. Soon enough the bliss fades and you can't reach that point anymore, but you try and try. Now you need the opiates in order to exist in the world without complete suffering. You're a junkie and there's no more euphoria. There's nothing but thinking about your next score in order to avoid the utter agony of sobriety. Don't even start because once you've lived on opiates, if you end up liking them, life will never be the same without them. It will ruin your life and change you in ways that were previously inconceivable.
True. Excellent post. Heroin addiction is probably the worst addiction to stop. The craving for it may never leave a recovering addict. I just hate the word junkie or addict. It's more like a sickness and the only way to stop is to be fed up,get help and rewire your thinking to embrace the Joy's of a sober lifestyle. It can be done with a will of steel. I've never tried heroin but I've lived with addicts and had to move 1000 miles away to get away from them cause they destroyed my house. Some things are unforgivable.
Very true.
There is nothing like it at all.
That's why they give similar drugs to end of life cancer patients. It gives them a euphoric feeling.
But if you have ever been a heroin addict. They won't have the same pain relieving result . Which is a huge bummer.
My preferred drug. Been clean a long time now. I can't go back. It gets me every time.
I love it too much.
@@elizabethsieling6664 both great comments
Very well said coming from someone who has had a long life love affair with opiates.
@@jaggirl heroin is not used for that purpose. It's used to keep the cancer patient in a comfortable state due to pain.
She was a victim of rape. Did you hear what my girl said. She said “ l already didn’t have much and he took the last ounce of self worth” that’s what led to her drug use. She was clearly trying to forget. I hate that sick ass pervert who did this to her.
Yes she says she let him do it... She had no choice it was rape!!
Maaaan i haven't even gotten to that part.....smfh
Abdullah Habib you’ve never seen intervention then. There are a good amount of non white addicts on that show.
isohie Ogiugo people make me sick. It’s only “me me me” not how someone else feels or how it can destroy someone’s life. Poor girl /:
@Abdullah Habib well addiction doesn't discriminate
These videos should be watched in schools this is so raw and real .
Big facts
honestly... won't help anyone. Might create a bigger picture, but as a scare tactic (which tradionally don't work) it would be bad.
Eductation about these substances without making people scared, and a social support system is what the USA needs.
Many students will probably feel that they won't turn out that way.that others fail but they won't, & they won't allow themselves to be this way because?......
Take a look "LOS ANGELES SKID ROW HARSH REALITY on TH-cam
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Clo Baskin I disagree there should be more business and finances they already do sex Ed and d.a.r.e start showing solutions and outlets
All she was looking for was a friend. One friend could’ve changed the course of her life. Teach your children to be kind, always.
Miss Ryan Leigh definitely ♥️♥️♥️
One good friend could have changed the course of her life
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and bulling had a huuge part in this
Miss Ryan Leigh I swear! I swear! I swear! Facts
All this started from bullying. That's why when children complain about going to school everyday because of bullies as adults we have to listen and correct kids from hurting other kids everyday.
Bullying isn’t something that can be stopped it seems more an evolutionary trait to weed weak children out physiologically, as a parent you have to give your kids an outlet to cope with bullying. I was bullied and it pushed me to succeed in school just to stick it to the kids who where bullying. Not the perfect coping mechanism but worked for me personally.
@@stormz900 I'm glad it worked for you!! But it caused my little sister to have an eating disorder and wanted to commit suicide after being bullied over her eye for years. She is so strong and very brave now but children don't need to be strong they need to be safe. As an adult my sister still sufferes from her childhood alot. As this young lady shows you never really get over it. So respectfully parents need to get there kids in order.
Wrong
Parents have to do their jobs too. YOu cant just send your kid to school and not know who the teachers are not know the kids parents and all that. Sending your kid in beat walmart clothes is just another thing to get bullied for. It sounds horrible that you should buy name brand clothes but its true. Same goes for sports. If a kid is good at sports and starts getting good enough to play with the older kids then thats another safeguard from bullying. A lot of parents are so out of touch with how school REALLY is.
Most adults are themselves bullies, so how can they stop kids from bullying
"sorry, I don't know why I'm crying" That hurts. She doesn't realize it's okay to cry and feel emotions.
I know I was thinking of course it's normal to cry when thinking about something as serious as attempted suicide. 💔
@@VioletJoy I hope she gets sober & the mental health help she needs. She's really an intelligent, strong young lady.
@@KarmaSandiego She sure is. I just watched Kelly's story and guess what? She's also a very well spoken, articulate young lady. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
I do that, when you get hurt alot you start apologizing and loosing the understanding that emotions are important to express and let out. It's somthing that at this second I'm struggling with and I may possible struggle with for years.
@@VioletJoy I have Kelly's story on my Watch Later list. I plan on watching later today.
If you see this comment. Know. I had the same things happen to me. Heroin. Child born addicted. Lost custody. Lost everything. I’m 7 years clean and I’m a nurse now. I know it feels so far out of reach but it is SO possible. I was doing exactly what you were doing and worse. I hope you find recovery
See and I don’t even do heavy drugs I have a duplex and I have both my sons heathy they go to school everyday I went to school for CNA I have my Qmap and I just lost my job a few days ago I feel like I’ll never get a job again I just want to drink and do a whole tshirt to myself
I’m very proud of you!
asiah Don't worry YOU WILL get another job.
It may not be your dream job ...but itll do for now. Keep faith.
You got this.
You are amazing!! I’m so happy for you!! I’m convinced that Nurses are all really just angels in the flesh. Actually, I know this for a fact since my Mom happens to be a nurse too! Congratulations on your sobriety!! Remember that once we slip into addiction we are addicts forever, so please don’t ever let your guard down! I wish you all the best in your life!!! ❤️💕❤️💕👍👏
Respect ❤️
Her story is so heartbreaking, she doesn't deserve any of that bad things. Mad respect for her for overcoming everything that had happened. She is beautiful, and she obviously has beautiful soul too. The way she talks, she's self-aware and you can say she's smart. She has the potential. She really is lucky too to have such support system like her family, despite everything. I hope she win her life battle, find peace and happiness with her son.
I met Ronnie when she was admitted to one of these "looney bins" here near fort worth, at the time I was struggling with my own horrific struggle that made it exceedingly hard to accept myself. When I met Ronnie, she was the shinning light at the end of the tunnel. I felt alone, I was sent there, I was told I was loved but it felt like a void, I felt unwanted but lied to as well. Every day we were there together we spoke & she always made me laugh, she one night was telling me stories about her father, and I regret immensely losing contact with her when I left the facility. But I had so many things affecting me that not many other things were able to continue happening for my life & I felt like she (and the others) were "to important" to hear what I had to say. How Ironic is it that if I would have just kept contact I could have given her the friend she needed & had at that time, but with my own problems I was unable to help even myself at the time. We mutually needed each other & I will forever regret not being able to still know how she is today. Ronnie, if you are reading this- you improved my confidence as a young male who was not accepted by most of my family & friends. At that point, I had given up & your generocity changed my perception of how you can still meet friends & meet people in a mutual situation where you feel isolated completely. I have thought of you each of these years, thinking to myself when we talked to the guy in the Courtyard about using mushrooms & in the "living room" talking about your parents- hoping that things got better. I miss you so much even if we didnt not know each other for very long- with everything in my heart I hope that we can speak again, or that you are able to rebuild your life with your son- its never to late. You have decades to come, NEVER give up- people you would never think of (me) are still thinking about you. Thank you so much Ronnie
Oh wow I hope y’all can reunite in a healthy way.
I shed a tear reading this
This is so nice to write to Ronnie. Best to you.
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Ty for sharing, that was so sweet. I am sobbing. God bless🙏🏼💞
Ronnie’s parents flew her home to Houston shortly after this interview. As she mentions in this video, she has been through rehab a dozen times, but I still have hope for her and her son.
0 0 no detoxing isn’t just it. Getting clean is all about gaining confidence in yourself. treatment is supposed to help build you up the actual drug use is the smallest portion of getting back on track the worst part is many addicts have mental health issues and without addressing those problems once out of rehab it will be back to self medication not enough multi diagnosis facilities( mental health and addiction). Rehab 12 times is a lot but average is about 6 before success.
I never thought I could get clean,but I did. It took 9 rehabs, detox,homelessness,prison and losing everything many times over.. but one day it just happened.
@@brittanyjoeckel5246 getting clean is about gaining confidence in yourself...truer words have NEVER been spoken
MOJUKIN LOVER wishing you strength lots of strength.
@@chrisgraves310 thank you for sharing this. It gives me hope for my brother who is an addict.
She seems like a genuinely kind person, i hope she gets better
F Yeah, she seemed like a nice and kind person.
I don’t understanding people bullied her because she was chubby and Mexican. The people didn’t deserve her anyway.
Actually yes i was like waittt poor girlll she seems so nice tho
She was shot and killed November 11th, 2019. RIP Ronnie
@@cookiezandcreamstarbuckscream if you're getting that from the video description that means the video was shot/filmed on the 11th. She wasn't shot.
People saying “I was bullied and never decided to do heroin” okay you and her are not the same people and have completely different mindsets stop comparing yourself to people you don’t know
I think it all started with weed when she said it wasn’t bad, and she also this “ I can’t believe I was losing me Friends for weed”. She put her guard down on weed and drugs. Meeting people that do drugs will take you on that road. If she never would’ve smoked keep and kept being a loner maybe she would’ve never became a heroin addict.
@@FugaConManolo an addict is an addict. It's an imbalance in our brain. Most of us have addictive personalities which attach to something. It maybe something good like children, work, a hobby, or, sometimes it's drugs. Those people you know that got hard into sports, music, even plain academia at school most likely have addictive traits. That's why drug addiction can hit anyone from any walk of life. There's plenty of people that smoke weed, hell, even taken heroin a few times and just walked away. Your way of describing it as a 'one thing led to another' is the old way of thinking. Exposure, sure, but, one leading to another is wrong at its core.
@@wayofthegun6224 That addictive personality would latch onto something else, that's how addictive personalities work especially when deprived of love/help/understanding and worsened by other factors. How do you explain that a lot of people do weed, or even molly, once or a couple times and genuinely don't get addicted? Yes not doing molly will ensure you don't get addicted to molly specifically, no it won't ensure you have a "good life" free of addiction (addiction isn't just drugs btw)
@@wayofthegun6224 i only mentioned them bc you said they were gateway drugs. and as i said, addiction isn't just hard drugs and you don't need to do hard drugs to have your life completely fucked. at the end of the day her ending up in that situation or how she did changes absolutely nothing to the fact that she deserves help etc. so what you're saying doesn't really matter tbh
@@wayofthegun6224 the fact that you're acting like every single one of them knows they'd end up where they end up and all the ramifications that go with using.. i know you're just saying things now. so you *do* think they unconditionally deserve help, so what difference does it make to you whether she knew or not? like what does that change to literally anything going forward ?
She is a beautiful soul. It radiates in how softly she speaks, her body language, etc… and while I can’t relate to being addicted to opiates, I can relate to not thinking I’m good enough (to a very extreme level) like Ronnie described. Wishing her the absolute best. Bless her. You are wonderful, Ronnie.
Yo, a lot of people go to rehab 11 times. I've been to rehab more than 11 times, and now I'm a year and 4 months clean. Just wanted to say, it is possible to finally change.
Versive Congratulations, very happy for you.
That’s so awesome Congratulations!!
That’s amazing my love keep going strong, god doesn’t put you thru anything you can’t handle 👏🏾💕
Proud of you!
Proud of you!!! ❤️
she just seems like a genuinely nice person, her life did her so wrong
wasn't life, it was people
@@vivi-wu8qu wasn't people it was her choice
@@KAIZORIANEMPIRE thank you
@@lavender1356 offcourse not but hearing her story there were so many options scream your lungs out fight with all your might i cannot understand how someone just shuts down but i understand people are different....
@Shellz I was bullied and I've never done heroin..I have friends and family who were raped and bullied that never did heroin. Sticking a needle in your body is a choice you make KNOWING that you'll probably get addicted. That's on you
This story should honestly be shown in schools to kids, to show them how they treat people MATTERS. Kids can be such assholes and during such a crucial period in the developing years of a child’s life... really has lifelong impacts. It’s heartbreaking to see.
Stephanie Hernandez
They bullied her because she was smart, beautiful and bright.. I feel so sad for her. She needs to build on her self esteem.. I wonder why her parents didn’t pick up on it when she was still at home she was age 13. WTF.
Kids are not assholes. Their parents are. She had such a low estim because mostlikely her parents didnt cultivated it in her. I know myself how hard to overcome low self-esteem
Kids are merely a reflection of their caretakers. Want to raise good people? Become good people first.
Our society and culture brings out horrible aspects in all of us. It all started in the beginning of civilization when we were split into classes and told some people are better than others. There is no difference in people, we all just want to live a good life and be happy. Are we really happy? We live to work and work to live. But are we really living a good life? Stories like Ronnie's break my heart, I hope things turn around for her. No one deserves the nightmares shes lived through.
Unfortunately kids watching this video probably wouldn’t even help because they don’t take things like this seriously. Just speaking from experience as someone who was bullied and sat through classes where they played anti bullying videos and the bully’s would just laugh at it
My mother died of a heroin overdose and I grew up understanding how hard it is to quit this addiction. I’m really proud of you for having the will to want to stop for the betterment of you and your son. We are rooting for you and are here for you always.
My friend went to rehab 27 times and he’s sober now ....20yrs!😇
So never give up on yourself you’re stronger than you think.🙏
Thank you this gives me hope for my oldest son.
God I went once to detox and can’t get funding ever again in U.K. I wish I could
Took me a long to get it right too. Never thought I would and almost didn’t. but now here I am going on 6 years clean and sober with a 2 year old and 2 month old girls. Its sad that some ppl don’t make it out. I’ll always remember how blessed I am.
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@@terriekurney6548 bless y’all both 🙏🏽
I got clean at 22 and I didn’t know it then but it has been the best decision I’ve ever made. I have over 7 years clean, I have a college degree, my own car, apartment and work as a licensed substance abuse counselor. But most importantly, I have freedom and my family has me back. Please Ronnie please get help! You are worth it and your son needs you!
That's fantastic that you turned your life around..Keep that positive growth going and stay blessed
Logan Murdock just curious do u get urges?
@@clickersgotcoochiehair Not anymore..It was hard at first but I rebuilt my mind and shifted my focus one day at a time..You just have to want it bad enough
devan the best way to beat a craving is to do something positive and give yourself time for it to pass. If you can keep your mind occupied for 30 minutes the craving will pass.
Wow this is the type of story I like to hear!! Way to go sis!!!!
Mental health should be a required class in school
danicornelius We teach kids trigonometry, but the entire class hates themselves.
Thank you👏🏽
they dont really care. know that MJ song? the system is DESIGNED to mold sheeps and brainwash us for us to get jobs in the system where they can control us.
danicornelius I agree
What does that even mean? lol
I could remember several years ago, heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes he's Dr.alishrooms. Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
Does he ship? Can he deliver to me here in Poland 🇵🇱
He ships discreetly to your location. If you're worried about that. He has been my supplier for over a year now. No problems
Hey got mine shipped here in Norway 🇳🇴
When you hear the step by step of what led someone to their addiction, you realize how it could happen to any one of us and I think that scares a lot of people. I was bullied relentlessly in school too, struggled with starving myself and very very easily could have become an addict. Her story really touched me and I hope she stays sober and happy.
Miss Kelly Renee It doesn’t matter WHO you are. We are all one bad decision away from being in her situation. Period.
@@michelejordan4115 agreed. A lot of people won't admit or consider that and it allows them to not see it as a problem because it "doesn't affect them."
So true. I think people like to believe addicts are the degenerates of society. But in reality they are hurt people trying to cope. Just like we all are. So I’m sorry you were bullied in school. I hope you are in a happy, safe place now 💛
@Brandon Piperjack ur right about alot of things... the times I do it heavily is when I wanna escape from my problems or the past... the other times is just so I dont feel sick that life is ugly but alot of us are lost I know the way out it's just hard to do the first step... like u said we'll always have that addictive personality but we just gotta stay positive and try until we die... keep it head up
Miss Kelly Renee yes! Makes me thankful for God’s covering.
She’s completely beautiful has such a pretty face and voice
Yesss soo beautiful! It's so sad that she has to life like that.
And her hair 🤗 is beautiful and messy like her soul I think. I hope one day she will love herself
@@FaroEC what an inappropriate and stupid question, she could be ugly or fat and we would still feel the same. get out
L Z TECk agree
She deserves to be a model :(
Jesuuus, her voice is so broken that hurts me, she just needs a big hug and tons of love.
And a successful rehab!
@@billhazel4476 Heroin does that to your voice, makes it sound kinda scratchy, I would imagine she's at the bare minimum, "well", if she was willing to do the interview.
Heroin affects the vocal muscles temporarily.
Yes heroin does effect the vocal cords but she also sounds very sad to
Agree - such a cry for help
the scars on her arm…..this girl has been through so much and i really do hope she find happiness in life because i know how much she deserves it❤
How beautiful she is, inside and out, and she doesn’t even know it.
Seemed she had good parents, very good upbringing but this shows that your environment can influence your decisions. Of course it they becomes your own responsibility but anyway she is so sweet.
Id love to give her a hug. And a good meal.
I wish her the best. Her story resonates with me on so many ways.
Totally agree! She is lovely. Beautiful young woman. I really hope for the best!
Like the late GREAT Prince sang " The Beautiful Ones Always Smash The Picture.....Always Every Time"
What does it matter of the is beautiful is is tragic bro
Michele Jordan how do you know she doesn’t know it?
This video is 46 minutes long. There are parts of this video where a scene phases out or cuts to the next one, which means u sat and let her talk for longer than that. Kudos to you for listening to her. Sometimes it’s the best you can do!
talk about an ear beating..... lol
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As someone who is also Bipolar who has had year long maniac episodes, its amazing how much talk therapy works. Diet, nutrition, exercise and talk therapy really make the disease manageable.
That was beautiful you could recognize that Jeremy, I bet you are a super sweet person.
It’s beautiful he takes the time, initiative and is genuinely concerned for these people. I completely agree.
I’m almost four years clean from IV meth and I had a few angels reach out to me in my using days and I won’t ever forget their kindness. The creator of this channel embodies that energy and my heart goes out to him
She is not sick she was just born into the sick society. Beautiful nice girl. I hope God gives her strength to recover.
Jane get yourself into a long term rehab center. There you can get all the help you need. Your young beautiful and seem smart. you are putting yourself in all kinds of dangerous situations one day you may never see your son again nor your parents who truly love you. I see this a lot on TH-cam and it breaks my heart to listen to these stories. I have four children all over 20yrs old and I still pray daily all the time I can for God to watch over them day and night. God I trust that you will surround my children with friends who will point them to you my Lord and Savior. Jane get yourself the help you desperately need right now and surround yourself with your son and parents. it’s never to late for God to lift you to live the life you well deserve. God bless you your family and son.🙏👩👏💙💗🙏
You become a product of your environment... So essentially, she is sick
@@ugladden - I absolutely disagree. That theory does not apply to every single person. I certainly did not become a product of my environment and I faced so much adversity that caused me a lot of pain and hurt even more so than what this girl Ronnie has gone through (if we are comparing notes). And I didn't choose drugs or get addicted to anything.
I did not allow the traumas and tragedies of my childhood and young adulthood to define me and I did not play victim. I rose above it to make a happy and successful, productive life for myself with a solid career and success. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And so can this girl if she truly wants to make different choices and get help. Not everyone who has faced trauma and tragedy end up like Ronnie and so many others like her. There are so many who like myself not only survive, but thrive.
@NMB - Thank you. I agree with you that there are those from desirable family environments who don't turn out well. One of my good friends was raised by awesome parents in an upper class, privileged home and he turned out wonderful, has a upper management job, his wife is also beautiful, successful and kind and they have 3 kids and a wonderful home. But, his younger brother from the exact same family environment got into drugs and is an addict. He has stolen from his family, his friends and even by accident cut off part of his hand at work because he was so stoned and out of it. This is a situation of two siblings from the exact same privileged background where one ended up living a productive, positive life and the other one went down the wrong road and made bad choices.
This Ronnie girl in this video had a choice and did not have to choose drugs and to abuse substances. And she still has a choice now.
Rafael Rodriguez Wtf?
Always listen to your children, they have a voice and an intuition probably stronger than ours. Even my 2 year old daughter kept crying out of nowhere about going to nursery.. her body language was very clear.. she was very uncomfortable. I took her out straight away. If we don’t honour the voice and needs of our children how will they honour themselves and their own needs?
Listen to your children! 💯
I literally wanna just hug her and be her friend... she seems like a beautiful loving person.
Cute ah
LoL everyone becomes a "beautiful loving person" when they get emotional and start sharing their personal life issues 🙄.
@@3RDREI are you okay? You sound like you’re lacking human connection and the ability to find sympathy
I know she can get out of this
Yes, she does. So sad. You can truly tell she's a beautiful person.
Started at 23 got clean at 30. It was a long hard journey. It's not easy getting clean and it takes faith, hope, and love. Now 3 years clean off oxy and 6 months off methadone. W 2 beautiful kids
i’m happy for you
Nik s. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congrats, you’re damn beautiful yourself
Well done Sis! Keep going 🙏❤️
Nik s. Congrats hun
“You hear how the streets are dangerous but when you live in them it’s a whole different story” that’s the realest thing ever .
I use to work at a ghetto gas station before and I had this lady who was a regular customer who was a prostitute but she was sweet and kept it real. When we had our small conversation and she's been through a lot but she was so humble.
She speaks so eloquently, she remembers everything so clearly. I could not help but cry so much with everything she’s gone through, its heartbreaking. I hope she’s doing ok x
she is stunning. Are y’all looking at this baby’s face? She is STUNNING. Shes intelligent. Intellectual. She has critical thinking skills. She is expressive. Compassionate. Empathetic. A beauty voice. And tells her story very very well. This sweet baby can make it!
i love you, we need more people like you. she really is stunning. And it's not just because of how she looks(because she is soooo beautiful), she is beautiful inside and thats why she was used so much... its horrible...
She is all you say, the problem is people who have depression and mental health struggles from bullying and a difficult childhood don't feel it, they feel quite the opposite. I can relate to a lot of what she says.
@@paullangton-rogers2390 felt every word.
You coulda been less of a creeper there, Weinstein, but sure.
Yeah those track marks are absolutely gorgeous.
..."and that was the first time I tried to commit suicide... Sorry, I don’t know why I’m crying"...
I’m not sure I’ve heard a more tragic statement in my life.
@@CaptainJackSparrow110 Do you think you're cool and edgy by saying stuff like that?
@@CaptainJackSparrow110 being this insensitive will get you absolutely nowhere
I actually had to stop and reread your comment. and then it hit me. wow!!!! that’s tragic!
@@stormoscar2287 If you consider self expression " cool and edgy "
@@stormoscar2287 There's nothing wrong with self expression you dumbass
I’m listening to Ronnie talk...this is an intelligent woman. I can tell by her vocabulary. I’m not saying she is a genius...but you can tell she is well read and well spoken. I really hope she makes it. And she is NOT evil. She’s made mistakes. Are you saying you haven’t? It Must be lonely for Mr. Edwards in his perfect world, up on his pedestal.
Very well said!
@@AnaisBubbly i am sure she commented that out of kindness. maybe it came out wrong. honestly i sort of agree with her. i watched a few of his other vids and heroin addicts were mentally gone. one woman claims people live in her nose! Ronnie is sharp, smart, articulate. thats all she meant. she is young, smart , and loved, and if she can nip this dope thing, she still has the ability to be and do great things. i am sure she meant it as a compliment...
I was thinking the same thing. She's very well spoken and shares her story very clearly and with great understanding.
Stephanie-Lynne R. McBride agreed
@@AnaisBubbly dont turn this into a way to bring others down who have nothing but compassion for those affected by addiction, just because you want to complain about how they got their point across
I had a very similar childhood and teenage story and was addicted. I am now 51, sober, recieving proper mental health treatment and a have a successful career as a licensed clinical social worker. It's possible to get better 🧡
“I was a lot stronger that I thought I was but because of everybody whispering in my ear, I didn’t allow myself to try. I didn’t allow my self to be someone or what to be someone because I was afraid of what everyone else said.”
She has more wisdom then most elders
Wow
That hit me so much
yes, we know, we watched it too
I relate heavily. No more of that I empower myself now.
When she said that all she wanted was a friend I just really wished I could give her a hug.
Me too
Me too
Sole Survivor. Way to generalise. not all of us are trash.
Sadly, in large cities like New York where I’m from, most people don’t have even ONE SOLID FRIEND they can trust with their most intimate selves!!!
At best they have colleagues and acquaintances, but not a true-blue friend. That’s why everyone is running after the mighty dollar, cause they know that the only thing that can save their ass!!
She said heroin "feels like heaven but always turns into hell". Damn
If you ever chased the dragon, you'd understand. It's heaven and hell all wrapped in one.
That shits true. It feels so so damned good to shoot dope but the problems caused by it all outweighs the high by a longshot.
I’m 50yrs old and this gal taught me more compassion in 46mins than ppl I’ve known for 46yrs.
You give me strength to keep me from wanting to go back ’there’...
love from Scotland 🏴
Pretty much the same with all drugs. Starts out all fun n games then after awhile its not so much.
@@victoryredcolorado especially when I got clean ,sat Thier with a clear head ,not obsessing over heroin ,and thought ,I've wasted 15 years of my life 😂
This interview really resonates with me. “I think that I was a lot stronger than I thought I was but because of everyone whispering in my ear I didn’t allow myself to try” it’s easy to say fuck what everyone thinks but in reality we all care to a certain degree. We’re rooting for you Ronnie. You deserve better for yourself, I hope you get there.
she has such a high level of self awareness, if she allows herself the time get sober then process and heal she will go on to be such an amazing power of example. she will help so many people with her experience and perspectives. She is so awake she just needs recover from her past. stay strong Ronnie we are all routing for you!!
it seems like she has low Self-Awareness because she always seems to be trying to only impress/satisfy others.
There’s a difference between self-awareness and self-esteem...you are referring to the latter.
@@chantejones7834
low on both really.
I think she is aware but lacking guidance smh
The people who seem to be the sickest are most of the time the healthiest ones. Because only those who feel nothing anymore and lost the connection to there feelings are able to be happy in this sick world.
School was also very traumatizing for me . Worst part is that the school doesn’t understand and most parents don’t understand how horrible schools are
A lot of parents treat school like it’s just a place to learn and get your grades, but it’s the place you spend most of your time through the most important part of your life: your teenage years. Your school experience shapes you as a person and if it’s a bad experience it can really take a toll. There are so many more kids suffering than people realise.
Not how terrible they are how terrible they can be :(
same. i still have nightmares....mixed with childhood trauma.. it all shapes us. please if you read this, be kind. be kind
But in many countries you're not allowed to reach your kids at home ! School is children prison
Yep I had a terrible time at school, but it was worse for me cause I would get home and my mother would bully me too, she would tell me I was ugly and that no man would ever want me and make fun of how I was molested as a child, I never had a safe place I resorted to alcohol and drank for a long time, I'm surprised I'm still alive to be honest, but if I survived all of that I can survive anything, now I'm happily married with kids, I'm a complete different person.
Heartbreaking. When she said “and I just let it happen” no babygirl you were forced. Not your fault at all period! Prayers for this young lady
I think she means she kinda shut down and let it happen in a way that she was out of her own body at that moment
@@marjory62 yes this is it. When you experience something traumatic most people just kind of black out or shut down or force themselves to be numb so they won't get overwhelmed with the feeling of shock. It kind of hits home.
@@IGotNoJam totally yeah
God will be with you when you need him trust and have faith he will never abandon you
Yes, its a primative survival moment
I'm 15, I also started cutting when I was 13 and I still do. I relate to Ronnies story so much and watching this interview has made me want to at least try to get better. it's now 2022 and so much has changed but I hope that Ronnie is doing better and has managed to escape the infinate loop that is addiction.
you can do this! rooting for you
It’s now 2024 and I am just sending you the biggest hug and hope, wherever you are in life, you are doing well! ❤
She kinda reminds me of Rue from Euphoria... A kind hearted, misunderstood, broken girl, who just needs some love. She tries to forget all of the negativity by taking drugs, but just feels worse the more she takes..
It's the hair and the attitude I was thinking the same.
I totally kept thinking that too!
justine peña she didn’t even exude paranoia and even if she did have paranoia or PTSD rape is a traumatic experience so it’s justified.
justine peña Don’t watch if you don’t even believe her story!
I think that's probably how most of "us" drug addicts feel, because you know that you can be better, and that your life can be better, but we always make decisions to satisfy the "now" rather than working to make our futures better.
Crazy how she told her entire life story without interruption. Correct me if I'm wrong but the only question the interviewer asked was "how was your childhood?"
Sheya J they just edit it out
Because she has thought about it all before.... no edits
It’s edited out. This is the finished product.
Not crazy. She is STILL that same child.... no social norms/ rites of passage.... cruel, cruel world.
Maybe she needed to be heard
If someone would’ve supported her when she was younger then shit would’ve been a lot different. Your entire world gets shaped as a kid, that’s the most critical part of life.
yea i don't really get the parents' role in this. She says she loves her dad/mom nothing was really that big of a deal but there was definitely something there. Some need not met...something...then add the bullying to that.
Laura C unfortunately so many people really believe their toxic circle/ toxic parents are normal and they don’t understand there’s a problem there. Unless you later on educate yourself and understand. Like me
You don’t understand what it’s like to be intensely bullied for how you look. I have wonderful parents and family but I hate myself and how I look , all due to being bullied and told I was a piece of shit all way through school , I still feel the same now at 43 . It stays with you for the rest of your life no matter if your educated or not . I am single and lonely and have friends but don’t have real friends because I don’t want to let any too close to me . All my life ruined because of how vulnerable the mind is , when your growing up and how bullies ‘train’ you to hate yourself
We spend most of our adult life healing from our childhood. also, why was she not admitted to the hospital after her first suicide attempt that would have prevented the second one.
grace harris exactly, alot could have been done.
I hope she’s doing okay. I’m a recovering heroin/fentanyl addict and would never wish it on my worst enemy. I truly hope she has found her way.
i did some searching and she’s in a relationship now (from what i know they’ve been together since late 2019? or early 2020) i’m not sure if she still uses now, as her instagram is set to private. i also looked at the comments of her boyfriends posts and she has this friend i’m assuming she’s close with since her friend calls ronnie her bff
This lady could literally be anything she wanted to be. She's beautiful, wonderfully spoken and clearly intelligent. Just listen to the way she speaks. Every word pronounced perfectly. Everything to make a good start in life. It's not too late for her.
I think the pronunciation is a texas/southern thing...I really appreciate a very slight southern accent because that
i want to hear her sing!! she immediately got the lead in the play without even knowing she could sing. i bet her voice is amazing, and she has stories to tell
Unfortunately it seems like she wants to be a drug addict. I don't mean that to discredit anything you said but she still talks too positively about drugs to want off them. Hopefully one day she will want something else bad enough.
The the Least of it.
She has a beautiful soul who believes in God.
Yeah i agree,she is young and can sort herself out.This interveiw really exhausted me from all that fidgeting!
“Who goes to rehab 11 times?” Someone who is desperate to get clean. You can do it! You never know which time will finally be the one that sticks.
Rehab would be a shock for non-addicts! It's an entirely different way of living from the usual "American Dream" of near total freedom to mess yourself up. Addicts have a difficult time everywhere, not just in rehab. So I agree that it may take years before a person is truly ready.
That hit home super hard Lanell, thank you for putting that fact so astutely.
It took me 7 trips, over about 10 years.
@@WinterReflections congratulations! That is sheer dedication and perseverance. I hope you’re still sober and stay that way.....for you!
@@Just_Smile-n2w Just short of two years. Thank you! I started young.
It's scary because this could've easily been me. I was bullied from Elementary to High School. My self-esteem was sooooo low. Thankfully I was able to get myself out of the situation.
Good for you, that's right love yourself in order to love every thing and everyone, God bless.
Fuck bullies. They are cowards that crave attention because they feel small.
Carlos Clayton I was thinking the same thing
Same.
Carlos Clayton me too.
As a recent mom of a 3m old, I feel so much for this poor woman. I’ve never had a drug addiction, but I can’t imagine having all these hormones and mood changes on top of the heroin addiction and guilt she looks like she’s feeling. I wish I could hug her and tell her she deserves pure, respectful, sweet love
I love how you let them talk without interrupting. A lot of people have so much bottled up and need an outlet.
This!
It sucks that she was unwilling to testify against her rapist but her recalling the story here is basically what she would’ve had to done in court to put this man in jail.
She’s such a pretty woman and she doesn’t even know it. I hate that people treat others in horrible ways and use and avoids them Im praying for her recovery 💯
Kaylah and Selena yes, she’s very pretty and even like that she looks very pretty and I hate to say it like this but she’s got her own cute style. Gosh! I wish these girls knew that it is not just looking good on the outside. We have to nurture our inner-selves too.
Kaylah and Selena absolutely... praying for her and all the others like her xo
Who says she doesn't know it? Everyone one can go through shit whether they are ugly or pretty it doesn't change anything. Lol
She knows it. She lived off of men. I'm sure the people "looking out for her" are men.
My oldest brother is a heroin addict I don’t think I have ever had a conversation with him in my life I’ve only ever seen him in hospital or very high & unable to talk properly, he has been addicted since I was a child so I try watch videos like this to understand why & how they live, & it has helped me have a lot more compassion & understanding.
♥️
That’s amazing. So many people have such a bad outlook on addicts.
That's awesome of you as an older brother whos a heroin addict thats a great step going out of your to understand. His actions dont always show how he really feels drugs make u do stupid things
@@YungMofex thank you love, I really hope you overcome your addiction 🙏🏼
i pray your brother can find peace from his illness ❤️
46 minutes,, and I could listen for hours! Praying babygirl is doing better for herself and her family🙏🏾💜
Her story is so centered in lonliness and its heartbreaking
Bailey Barnes it’s like everything just made her more lonely 😞
Most who become addicted are suffering from tremendous “LONELINESS” whether its real or imagined!!
I feel so bad for this sweet, baby. My son has been bullied since kindergarten and is now in 6th grade. Hes at the point where he fights me every morning about going to school. I can't stress it enough....teach your children kindness!!! Teach your children to be compassionate and to have empathy for other people. Being bullied is more serious than some people think.
Let him stay home if possible
Please don’t keep sending your child to the school if you know deep down he is still getting bullied!
Homeschool him if you can
Try your best to lay down at night with him and listen to him. Find the best supportive words to share with him. If there is a private school, and if you can afford it, try it. Take to a private school about financial aid. Do all you can to help him. Can you find him someone to talk to? Therapist?
Take him out of school. Protect him! Show him how to live and be happy. Schools are not the place for hurting children.
I went to school with Ronnie & she’s right the bullying in Granbury is horrible it gets swept under the rug & parents aren’t involved because the schools want to keep things hush hush & then it continues & more times then not gets worse because nothing is done about it
I pray she gets through this & is reunited with her son & recovers from what she’s gone through stay strong Ron❤️ UPDATE: I Recently got ahold of Ronnie via sc & she is in LA (I’m not quite sure she ever left I didn’t ask the conversation was kept short as we aren’t really close & haven’t talked in years) she said she’s getting her life on track & trying to be a better mom to her son praying for her strength to succeed & recover fully ❤️
After reading your comment, I can't help but be curious and ask you if you happen to be friends with ronnie or any of her friends/ family on any social media outlet. I desperately want to reach out to her. I was an addict, and was also on methadone and even had a child while on a medically assisted methadone treatment plan. I feel like she and I have a lot in common and I feel a very strongly that I need to reach out to her. I have been clean for 11 years now, and I have helped my little brother get clean, as well as a few of his friends. I am not a professional drug/alcohol counselor, but Ibam truly contemplating getting state certified so I can help more people by being a substance abuse counselor. But, I just want to befriend her and help her in any way I can. If you have any connection to her or her friends or family, please let me know. You can find me on Facebook under rebecca Long..or Instagram as reblo_27. Or you can respond here. Thanks so much💜
@@rebeccalong4832 I pray you get certified. Help the people in your community, they need lifelines too
how old is she
Is there any way you could give us an update on her? Thanks
please help rebecca long if you have that kindness in your heart. think of the great you’ll do if you haven’t told a lie. ronnie is a beautiful and smart individual and from rebecca’s comment, i think that’d benefit the situation greatly.
Mark you probably know this but you are helping those who struggle with addiction. Your interviews help with the number one problem about drugs and addiction and that is BREAKING THE STIGMA. I have read many a comment saying that this woman has a beautiful soul and seems kind, smart and many other nice things to say about her.
Many people who have commented empathize with her whether they are addicts or not and my friend that is a BEAUTIFUL thing
Oh my dear god. What has this girl been through. That's just so sad. She is so sweet and beautiful.
yes, i just want to give her a hug :(
bullyng, depression, self cutting, two attempts of suicide,rape, anorexia, etc...poor soul
"How come I'm 5 years old and I don't really like my self". Gosh that's really heart breaking for her to start feeling like that from such a young age.
Common in individuals with addictions
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@@unfairweather makes sense but how did you just know that? you're smart
Her parents didn't care. That's why. She wasn't raised in a supportive or positive environment.
@@thirdghost8887 right?? She THINKS she was because she doesn’t know better, but there’s a reason she felt like that!! My heart absolutely breaks for her!!! 💔
When she was talking about the first time she tried to kill herself and she said I don’t know why I’m crying, I just wanted to hug her and say I don’t know why you wouldn’t be. It’s okay. Cry. Let it out.
Typical Chick thing to say....
@@beautruex7012 typical douchebag guy thing to say
maplesyruphoe nice name.
@@beautruex7012 typical shut tf up thing to say
I always find myself coming back to this video. There’s so many of her struggles I’ve always related to. Ronnie, I’m wishing you the best. I hope you’re doing well ♥️
I hope everyone from her school watches this and feels deeply ashamed of themselves.
NOT LIKELY. THEY WOULD STILL, PROBABLY, HAVE HORRIBLE THINGS TO SAY. THEY THEMSELVES WERE BULLIED, OR THE WORSE KIDS, THAT ARE IN THE SYSTEM, OF RICH ASSHOLES THAT TEACH THEIR KIDS TO FEEL THEY ARE BETTER, (WHY I HAVE THE SLIGHTEST FUCKING IDEA) CAUSE MONEY MAKES YOU BETTER, DON'T YOU KNOW? DAMN PEOPLE ARE PATHETIC. TO THINK , YOU ARE BETTER, THAN ANOTHER HUMAN BEING, BECAUSE YOU'VE GOT MORE MATERIAL SHIT, IS SO ABSOLUTELY SICKENING, BUT, SO DAMN, COMMON. WE ARE A DISGUSTING WORLD, AS THIS, IS THE END RESULT, THIS BEAUTIFUL DARLING HUMAN RIGHT HERE, THINKS, SHE, IS LESS THAN THOSE WHO TREATED HER, LIKE SHIT. SHE COULD HAVE KILLED HERSELF. SHE COULD HAVE OVERDOSED.... WORSE THAN ALREADY HAPPENED TO HER, BUT IT DID NOT, BECAUSE SHE, IS GONNA PROVE ALL YOU FUCKERS WRONG! SHE IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, SO MUCH BETTER THAN YOU, YOU KNEW IT. THAT IS WHY, YOU TRIED TO DESTROY HER. SHE WILL SURVIVE. SHE WILL PICK HERSELF UP, AND SHE WILL SHINE, BRIGHTER THAN ANYTHING, THAT THOSE OF YOU THAT PUT OUT HER LIGHT FOR AWHILE. GIVEN A FAMILY THAT WORKS HARD, HAS WHAT THEY NEED AND NOT WHAT THEY DO NOT, THAT LOVE EACH OTHER. SHE WILL SHINE, BECAUSE, SHE IS HUMBLE.
What a shame. I hope they see it and feel bad. And teach their kids its not ok and to treat ppl with respect and kindness. She just wants a friend.
They never feel shame it seems
i hope they don’t watch it, they still
probably bullies mentally
@Stella S. exactly so them watching it would jus cause them to talk down even more and spread it amongst every other bully
I’ve been sober since 11/1/14. My heroin addiction sent me to prison, and almost killed me 6 times. I have buried too many friends. I feel for this girl. I was once her.
proud of you x
So proud of you 🙏🏽❤️
so proud of you!
Proud of you and you're beautiful...
BE PROUD OF YOURSELF PLEASE
No Ronnie, you didn't "let" anything happen. Trying to survive while someone is mercilessly beating you isn't giving permission and there's no shame in wanting to live. No one should ever be put in the position where they have to choose between living or having someone take what should only be given.
Girl, listening to your story really hit me a lot closer than any of the other interviews mark has done. You’ve come from a nice home, nice family, basically your environment wasn’t your downfall. It was that little voice telling you you’re not good enough, you never will be, and I myself am blessed to have a supportive family, and I don’t know how, but I’m so blessed. But I am a fentanyl addict so yep. There’s that.
Thank you for your story tho it was amazing and it really was great.
The love that Ronnies parents have for her in unreal. They have never left her side.
❤️
Really, how did she end up on skid row on drugs,?
Talon Sharp maybe the drugs had a stronger hold on her than her parents love
@@MegaBlondie1967 maybe as Sarah said their love was unreal, which actually means not real. Maybe their lives were more important til they realized they had lost their daughter. Children don't fall out of the sky, parents today would rather someone else raise their children so they both can work and have what the Smith's have. When you leave your child with someone else you have no idea what's going on, especially at school. Unreal is the word.
Yes amazing love❤
I need an update on this girl! She has so much potential and everything she has gone through is absolutely soul shattering. I could only imagine the pain this girl has endured and I honestly hope that she is in a better place and surrounded by those who love her.
There is an update on the channel itself
I totally agree with you! I hope this girl is getting better..♡ :,,)
I feel the same. I would love to know if she got the assistance she needs.
i wish for this to happen to every addict around the world.
i thought you wanted an update cause you was going to help her
As someone who was heavily bullied and even dropped out because of it, this was rough to watch and relive similar experiences. She is sooo beautiful too.. God bless her.
Can i ask you why you were bullied?
@bmcgmusic It's ironic you're telling me to "be myself" while using the picture of a man whose face is fully tatted as your avi- more than likely not even yourself. You're a textbook troll and you're not even yourself on social media so I wouldn't be going around telling people to "be themselves". Look in the mirror and get help.
So sorry that happened to you
bmcgmusic yawn*
Same.
People think being bullied is a joke and not critical trauma inducing, but it is real and will drive someone to completely lose themselves. This happened to me n school and I went through a very deep depression and it changed me in many ways. I was able to find myself and regain my confidence thank God. I hope she’s been able to do the same.
same. i hope youre well
this is so touching, because when we see homeless people or addicts in the streets, we just see them as this one mass blanket of people, but to hear each of their personal stories in such an intimate way really changes your perspective. Im so moved!
This is someone I would want an update on. She has so much potential, she is such a beautiful being.
@Julia Warner Ronnie just did an update video.
@@CMoore8539 where can I find it?
@@fleurflipse th-cam.com/video/QaNWGsOF6NA/w-d-xo.html here bro
Julia Warner no she not man, she a heroin addict
I’m more upset at the fact of all those students and faculty members who did nothing to stop the bullying, nothing to help her. Shame on everyone who was in her class, who taunted her, and those parents of children, now adults, SHAME, that you can’t raise decent human beings . Everyone is at fault for harming this girl at a young age, I hope the now adults who were in that school know they should be ashamed of themselves , my heart goes out to you , i wish to had met you ❤️as a young Mexican lady my heart goes out to you
Fabiola Cuatlal sadly that’s how it is all across the US when she said no 14 year old should feel like that, she’s right but most of them do. She didnt speak up for herself and obviously her family didn’t get her help while seeing her suffer. Teenagers girls especially are hormonal we get sad. You can’t be weak of you’ll end up like this, and I don’t mean a herion addict I mean a sad broken person and at some point it doesn’t matter what happened you need to find it in yourself to rise above and grow and build your self worth and learn to love yourself
she’s such a gorgeous woman and has so much charisma. i wish someone would’ve been there for her when she was younger and needed a friend. i hope she can turn her life around and find something to keep her on track. the way she speaks and tells her story is so compelling and she has such a pleasant energy and i really hope that she can get out of this life before things get worse for her. she’s only been here for 3 weeks and that’s already too many. i really hope she can get help ASAP
I just realized she talked the entire time without him asking her any questions.
Right
Me too after reading this comment lol
The video is editied ..
It's edited that way. So that his voice isn't in the video.
Eva Goodfellow no it’s not
Folks, teach your kids not to be bullies and racist.
False, Wrong, No.
Inspire confidence in your children, be a strong role model. Trying to babyproof your kids before sending them out to the real world is called ignorant.
Kids bully for a reason, they're poking at a wound clearly not healed. They want you to focus on it so it can be healed. That's tough love, and that's life.
BS, if everyone stayed to their own countires there would be no racism
It's America. So much for the racist part.🤷🏽♂️
so you're just skip over the raping part?
pet per the commenter you’re honestly such an ignorant clown
I'm appreciative of all of the positive comments I am seeing, but I am disturbed that so many mention her looks. Regardless of whether or not someone is attractive, we all are deserving of love, redemption, and care. Ronnie's recovery will take more than loving herself on the outside. True introspection and self-love are what we all should hope to attain, and I sincerely hope that she (and others like her) find what they need to push through.
my 👏🏻 thoughts 👏🏻 exactly 👏🏻
nah, only attractive people matter, you know this in your heart.
Gianna Partee 100% agree. Selflove and respect is what she needs. Makes me so sad, most woman are to hard on themselfs. She could be my daughter, hope some day she will be OK and even more, with herself.
exactly..she looks like a normal girl to me idk why everyone is going on about her looks it shouldnt matter
I'm more offended at the comments that people seem to think they have a special communication with an invisible man in the sky
The temerity
He didn't feed 1B people who struggled for food today and sadly she will have to help herself
It's possible
Do you do updates????? I could feel her energy through the screen … what a beautiful soul! Even through all the trauma she is still thankful for the kindness of those who have showed her an ounce of care 🙏🏼 ❤️
She is absolutely gorgeous. She is a product of loneliness and low self esteem. Bullies do not realize the psychological damage they do to someone and how it not only ruins their life now but, for years and years to come. She has never felt worthy of anything. I could just hug her and cry with her. I would gladly take her and help her realize her worth. She is still a little child in her heart that wants to be loved! God bless this child.
This Girls ability to recall her past and past events is incredible, She is very smart, She like so many on skid row have so much potential to put their life to something much more meaningful. I pray that she finds her "happy place" being healthy, treated well and she will find just that. Praying for you.
Because she's only 22....
Her memory impressive its way better than mine and I don’t do any drugs..
Women have good memories for dates and names, details.
You’re all not quite there, it’s because of trauma. It will make you remember shit like it just happened yesterday.
During a person's childhood abuse of any kind can ruin a person's whole life.
Absolutely true... I'm a total recluse due 2 bullying in hs. I hope karma has paid them back. I'm doing good on the outside ... the inside is a diff story..:-/
Amy Crumedy FACTS
Shay A I’m sorry hun I hope you heal from such foolishness
can. * as a overcomer ... it does not it does NOT have to!! and our society actually views that as a negative now. Anyone saying you can do more than just survive shit- is an asshole. I've been told as much by ppl who never been through jack, its odd. Like they are obsessed with you staying a victim. And treating that like a its a pet. Disturbing trend to convince ppl they aren't mentally strong but weak
It doesn't HAVE to ruin your life. For most it's just an excuse.
She is so smart and talented. All of the people you guys interview have potential, but for her, I see someone who is really crying out for help and isn't too far gone. I know she wants to change and I know how hard it is. My mom is addicted to cocaine and she is struggling so badly. I know she can get through it, and so can Ronnie. I believe in her.
If only she could see herself through our eyes, she'd love herself and see her self worth.
I agree
If she could see herself how God sees her...
Beyond true!!!!!
@@familyaccount859 , stop with the Fairytale. Humans! Blood and flesh! Holy Ghosts won't help us.
@@familyaccount859 how the guy that’s gonna let her literally burn for all of eternity sees her? hmm
Loneliness can really take a toll on someone’s mental state of mind and change the course of their life. If you ever read these comments, I’m sorry you were alone.
Thanks hun needed to hear this right about now 👍🏾👍🏾💋
Thank you
MsOldSoul sending you love and a virtual hug from one internet stranger to another. The world can be cruel
M T 🖤🖤
M T Thanks so much hun appreciate that 😌😌😌😌😌👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😀
“No matter what I’ve gone through in my life God has always put somebody in my path to help me”
Good 4 u😒
Artises Wirt if you would’ve watched the video you’ll realize that she’s repeating what the young lady said... stop being a troll 🙄
Artises Wirt clown.
Same here I swear !❤️
@@tricetrice6165 😂😂😂
I just found this channel and it’s really eye-opening. I normally find this type of content too heavy but having the ability to hear people tell their stories has really changed the way I view things. I hope she is ok & this life brings her all the peace and joy it’s deprived her. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but she really reminds me of a real life version of “Rue” from Euphoria. An absolutely beautiful person inside and out just battling internal demons and struggling with addiction.
I thought the same thing about Rue and looked to see if anyone else had commented about it.
You can see even now, and hear in her voice, that she's still so traumatized. It's heartbreaking.
My husband always says this and has said that this is how he'll explain heroin to our future kids: "Doing heroin for the first time will be the best day of your life. It will also be the last." I don't feel like truer words have been said. Doing heroin for the first time (from what I've heard) is an unexplainable feeling of happiness and pleasure. It's impossible to put into words. And from that moment on, you will spend the rest of your life chasing something you can never again experience. I think it's so important to educate kids on drugs in a truthful and logical manner. Kids aren't stupid, but when it comes to drugs, we tend to treat them like they are.
Heroin should not even be uttered in the same sentence as marijuana. Not even shrooms. And yet we put them on the same level when one is physically addictive and life-ruining, and the other usually causes a desire to finish off an entire bag of chips in one sitting. That's not to say we should encourage 13-year-olds to smoke weed. A drug is a drug is a drug. But drugs are not created equal and as long as we continue to treat them as such, we'll continue to have young adults start with weed, realize it's not as bad as they were taught, and assume that also applies to ALL other drugs.
dude i think all the drugs should sell by hospital accepted bills in pharmacy. And there is a minimum and maximum doses. if you'll take too much heroine you'll probably live like that things. This is illegal heroins problem. It must be legalize like anti deepression drugs. My friend is using anti-deepression pills by his doctor advice but i think this is going to anti-deepression addiction. We need more information and data in menthal human healthcare. Maybe we can find a way to lose addiction with a pill. Why not? Freedom and free markets will know best.
I do not know why but this made me roll my eyes. I am not trying to be rude. Blanket statements like that just make me feel like people who have an addiction have easy holes to punch through for logical thinking. It most likely won't be your last good day when you try heroin for the first time, but you most likely will eventually get brain damage from extensive use that causes your last good day in the distant future.
Exactly! Another thing they chase is not being sick! It's a vicious cycle! And weed and shrooms are in a whole other category I agree! But they are NOT gateway drugs idc what someone says! But to have an addiction noone can really understand unless they go through it! U did put it into great words though! Its sad what drugs make people do! It all goes together drugs, sex, stealing, etc.... because it's such a bad disease!
Agree with most of what you said. But marijuana can be used by some people escape their problems just like some people drink if they feel stressed ....and if you have a whole nation where 80-90% of the population use marijuana as a stress reliever it becomes a big social problem. By the way i am not referring to marijuana for medical conditions like terminal cancer , etc. If I was politician - legalising marijuana is good way to control the citizens in my country - it makes them mostly too passive and relaxed..and since it is legal...being high is better than getting the citizens to focus their attentions on problems in their country and focusing on politicians/leaders who are not doing their job. I come from a country where recreational drug use is illegal - our drug addiction problem is much lower than the usa . Im not saying my country is perfect ( its not) but recreational drugs are a gateway to more addictive drugs. Not to mention that in terms of the biological impact on the neurons on the brain - recreational drugs to alter and affect the brain cells and its structure ( im from a medical background) ...yes some may say not as bad or fast as heroin...but in general any kind of recreational drug impacts the brain - its how they work. I have a friend from usa who told me that out of 10 americans at least 7 to 8 americans use recreational drugs ( even before marijuana is legalised in usa) A big contrast to countries like mine which bans recreational drugs of any kind & out 100 people maybe only 5 or 10 people use ( illegal) recreational drugs. If i were a politician i would find citizens in america easier to control if most of them use marijuana...it would make most them so "zen" most of the time. 🤔
@@lilyrosesoul0077 Marijuana doesn't make people become brainless idiots! It doesn't hinder anything! Alcohol impacts the brain way more than Marijuana! U most have never smoked or u r smoking something way different lol! Smoking makes me focus more and calms me but it doesn't hinder my abilities to think for myself! Alcohol impairs people 1000 times more than weed does! I mean I respect your opinion but you are totally wrong! Weed does not make you numb to society and not function properly!
she's actually very charming and eloquent. it's very sad she had to go through all this. no one deserved all these tough things
she made bad choices herself many times . She seems lack of some common sense about the harm of drugs and are extremely sensitive that does not take any criticism or negativity well . 😅 she really needed therapy , it’s all in her head , but I am afraid she is now 21 it’s a little too late to change anything . Her perceptions and the negative ways how she handles things have been formed .
I understand being bullied and do not have friends are not good , but a lot ppl gone through these . And most of them get over it and did not easily turn to drugs and had behavior issues .
@@yunni3371 I seem to agree with you. There are a lot of people who go through bullying and still grew up and lived their best lives. Unfortunately, my daughter chose the path this girl has chosen. She was bullied. I went up to the school and threatened the kids that were picking on my daughter. Told them to go get their mom's , aunties, whomever they want but they will leave my daughter alone. Thank God that worked and most of them left her alone. It was only one person who eventually stopped bc she wasn't getting the response she wanted. My daughter did amazing for many years then at 17 her virginity was stolen from her by her male friend. He went to jail , she couldn't deal with it and turned to drugs for three years. She's in rehab now and I hope to God the rehab works. I explained to my daughter that lots of ppl unfortunately go through that but that is no reason to turn to drugs. She needed to straighten up. God works in mysterious ways. I hope to God that she allows it to work.
@@vanessaarnell Wish your daughter the very best
Eloquent? Interesting description word to use for her😅. It’s not about “deserving” either. (I deserve a million dollar house and to win the lotto but I don’t have that) We all have rough lives, at the end of the day it’s up to you to transcend through the trauma. She chose drugs and continues to chose them over and over, over her son. Life is full of choices. To pity someone is pathetic. Hope she can grow up and grow out of the drug path on loop.
Grow out of the victim mentality she has*
I came across this channel tonight and watched a few videos. I saw Roniie's face and thought she was attractive and was interested in hearing about her story as a heroine addict. Her story mesmerized me and broke my heart. It made me cry to hear how much she suffered in her short life. She has an unbelievable and compelling story which unfortunately is much too common in this country and around the world. It was encouraging to hear how many time she tried to clean up, relapse and try again. I wish her the best and I'm sure her strength and story will encourage and inspire many people around the world.
She is so insightful. Regardless of what she's been through, there is still a light in her eyes. I hope she is doing okay
Addicts have the most tender of hearts. I wish her and her family many blessings. We do have a cold cruel society in the United States, with many hurt people hurting people.
Coldness and cruelty are EVERYWHERE!
I believe the opposite..
LoL FOH
She left her parents home so that her son could stay out of the system. Such a selfless thing to do. I feel sorry for this young girl. I feel sorry for her son. I hope that she eventually is able to be a mother again. I have a 5 month old baby boy so watching this clip was definitely heart wrenching. I feel for her. You never want any pain to come to your child so I can’t imagine how she felt the day she saw what her choices had done to her son on his first day being born.
Yeah my sons 3 months and this broke me
I did the exact same thing 3 years ago with my son and daughter. I left so that children’s aid wouldn’t be in their lives and they could live “normal” with my parents so I could get better, now 3 years later I’m scared to contact them. I hope she still has contact with her son.
This had me in tears , I can’t explain the feeling or experience. It is very important for us to treat each other good as human beings. Nobody should have to go through this. Not one person
This shows how bullying could affect someone in the long run
Just shows first world issues bro ..
Yes
I almost couldn't make it through this video; it's too close to home for sure.
@@wayofthegun6224 excuse you... she was a child and she was being abused daily, stfu.
@@Sammy-cm9ce u people will believe anything a junkie says ..go watch her other interviews all she does is blame other people for her addition ..so u STFU
They need to show interviews like this in schools. Maybe as a part of health classes.
Meagan Arnold they do just depends on what school and what state. We had this type of stuff in dare class and health class.
Meagan Arnold I show them to my kids lol all the time my daughter is currently in a counseling program for teens because of her behavior taking wine coolers to school trying to be cool hope it helps but at this rate I think not
Amelia Newhart wine coolers trying to be cool? kids don’t even fucking like alcohol
Meagan Arnold no, niggas are just gonna clown them
Meagan Arnold and i think these are fake
You Can legit feel the pain in her voice, it hurts tbh. She deserves better than that.
It’s so disgusting that kids/people can be so mean. I don’t get it.