I Was A Heroin Addict and A Pimp | Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja - Episode 59 | Season 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2021
- A guest shares how she's changed from being a herion addict and a pimp, to healing and building a stable career.
Studio Guests: Merlene Williams
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I literally rejoiced when she said she's been clean for 15 years. I'm proud of her 🎉🌹
I thought she was talking about something that happened like two years ago
Me too I literally screamed out loud my neighbors heard me rejoice
Wow 5 years addicted and been sober for 15 years... She doesn't look a day over 30 ❤️
She has good genes yoh😭❤️
I was also shook😩😍💣I was busy calculating that she started substance abuse at the age of 23, she was addicted for 5 years and she's 15 years sober🤔so that means she's 43/44 years? Or I understood it wrong?
@@sinovuyoKalako you are right
@@kholofelomagongoa6791 i want those genes😭
@@amilakenosi me too hey
I know what she's talking about when she refers to suicide Tuesday " I've been there 11 years ago. I ended up preferring ecstacy over alcohol. But God's grace I pulled out of that dark place. Changed friends and got Baptised accepted Christ in my life. Since then I've never taken any sort of substance
I am so happy for you sis God bless you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
God bless and keep you. 2 Thes 3:3
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I like how she articulates herself .a good storyteller as well .well done
Right!!! She is.
She is hey....
Right!! I could not understand why Lebonwas not also physically leaning in, her body language just draws you in.
So beautiful and intelligent
Very accurate account of heroin addiction..I was heavily addicted and this October I will celebrate 2 years sobriety! This girl told a very sad and accurate story of being addicted to heroin and I related to all of it! The only difference is I snorted the drug! I was involved in a very bad car accident that almost took my life and I decided to get sober from all drugs. THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INTERVIEW! I love this channel and look forward to hearing all your interviews!
Very well done to you... God gave you a second chance in life and you ran with it and never looked back... Keep it that way 👏
Congratulations.
Thankyou! I will continue..The bad car accident happened on the way to meet the drug dealer. I was in Full Withdrawal and very sick. Wasn't paying attention and crashed my Van..I suffered a fractured kneck, back , Ribs, left knee cap and blood clots in both legs Doctors also found bleeding on my brain.. not wearing my seat belt ..I had hit my head against Dash board...I was in critical condition..I was in the hospital for all most 2 months . I was left homeless and I knew it was my Rock Bottom..with no where to go....my family was against me because of the drugs...decided at 58 yrs old to go to a Rehab center..Where I was able to get the help I needed... God spared me that Day and I had an epiphany to change my ways...like the interviewer said.. you have to want to change... noone can make you change...you Just have to want a better life and I chose BETTER LIFE FOR MYSELF!!
May God see you through.😇
Congratulations on your sobriety. 🤍
One thing about Merlene, she treats everybody around her like royalty. So proud of you Ma’am!👸🏽❤️✨
She does
Oh! Yes ❤
The best way is to never start. What an incredible story.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 mare she is such a story teller, she will make you like the drug, then hate it, then feel like you are in the womb of your mother, how does it feel like to be in the womb😂😂
factsss
I remember the feeling, lol but it's very vague
So true especially when the Afrikaans accent comes out
🤪🤣that part about being in your mom's womb...not a care in the world
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she’s such a great narrator, she left no stone unturned 🙌🏽 and she unapologetically lives her truth
I'm sorry but when she said 'you feel like you are in the womb of your mother' I LOST IT🤣🤣🤣🤣 very, very informative.
U become unborn child who is in peace no stress nothing 🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣😂😂😂
She is absolutely beautiful 🥺 So proud of her for choosing a better life for herself.
This sounds so intense, I'm just so glad that grace found her and she's now helping others. God is great
I have never done drugs but she just made me hate and scared of them. She needs a sponsored tour around the country to tell this story a 1000 times please
Literally my favorite interview…I can relate to what she’s saying “your first high is your best high “
The guest , the interviewer, the studio setup, outfits everything 💯. Keep up the amazing work Relebogile.. God bless❤️
👌👌❤️
🕯🕯for sister rolebogile
Omg I love the way she does the story telling. she'll never go back she is so present and was present for all of it ..she must educate the kids she's brilliant
She's a good story teller. Made everything very clear, the imagination taking me on the road of understanding how drugs work. Wow 👏 God bless you.
Relebogile is such an objective interviewer , she knows how to ask follow up questions and not absorb the guest’s emotions. Great interview 💯💯 Merlene is such a great story teller, thoroughly enjoyed this interview ❤️
She looks like Janet Jackson 😄 Beautiful.
She's so pretty! Glad she found herself again.❤️🌺
"Hope is all a person need when experience trauma "I so believe what she is saying...
One thing about uStella she'll comment. Here for it💯🤍
This lady has just made me realise to never give up on myself. Thank you my sister and God bless you.
I like your answer, " I have tools now" I meditate I gym do a whole lot of things ( positive). I think the greatest to mental status is by keeping active, join gym, jog pray. The irony of it these are the most difficult things to do even when you know and aware that there is definately something wrong with you. I know that personally. Thank you once again Lebo
This is why it’s important to treat people well…..ALWAYS. The lives we destroy. 😔
I am impressed by her getting off Heroin without medical assistance wow!
“Yeah guys, you can’t be high before you do the procedure “😂😂😂😂😂
Cracked me up 😂🤣
Well done! This show reminded of Felicia Mabuza Show days, beautiful Guest and an awesome story teller, what a ride 👏 👏👏👏
She’s an amazing story teller…
Very powerful, strong lady. She's well articulated. I enjoyed this episode so much.
If you've ever used that drug then you've seen the devil face to face! I thank God for delivering me from that addiction 👏
😓I can totally relate to her story.
I like when she said you need to have a little grain of hope .
When she said: "you are the co-creator of your life". I felt that.
She is such a good teacher of this drug. I am glad she found peace within herself to realise her principles are more important than the drug that displaced her mission of life. May our youth and other people hooked on any kind of drug learn. Thank you again Relebogile and the rest of the #UNPACKED TEAM
What a blessing it is for her to be present to tell her story. ♥️
I don't know Merlene but im so proud of her!!
Merlene is such an amazing lady , she is an inspiration to many of us. A lady with a beautiful heart. I love her❤️. Thank you Relebogile ❤️
Thank you Merlene for sharing your journey with us❤️
We needed you Rele… thank you ❤️
Thank you for your support ❤️
Grandmothers are the best I'm a product of one..
May her soul rest in peace I will not be the person I'm if it wasn't for the foundation she's instilled in me.Forever Gratefu..
Me too my granny was the best norms values stability
She could be a motivational speaker😭🙌 I really appreciate how present she was, she's so inspiring she's a living testimony of its never too late
I am so proud of you girl, it is not easy to open up yourself to the public. I know you and you are the most decent young woman ever knew. Having graduated from Wits with my niece you have made me so proud. Even if you save a single soul, you will have done a great deed. Thank you so much for this.
Yoh😭😭😭😭😩😩😩😩😩
She recovered so beautifully though, I mean wow 🥺🥺🥺
I love how she's telling her story 🤣😂
I love her explanation of how she felt, the experience of the effects of each drug. As people we stereotype how a drug addict looks like but its the person right next to you.
Looking at this beautiful lady, nice skin, hair and teeth after all that drug use shes one lucky lady! She's blessed!
She tells the story very well. I know her, I am the Accountant for her company called Golden Marlene. She is a great Make-up artist. Well-done girl, super proud and humbled by your story.
I know this lady, she's one of the best make up artist in the industry. Very humble and forever smiling.. We thank God for her recovery ♥️♥️@LEBO MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SIS YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB
I love your music. Thank you for bringing me closer to God each and every single day of my life through worship sis. I overcame demons, battles and struggles through your voice. Salvation indeed is glamorous when the holy spirit inside of you is activated daily
She's beautiful..i think she looks a bit like Pearl Thusi
Thanks to God she's alive and doing good and in a better place. Most people that are addicted don't survive.❤️✌️
The way I love this show, even the music played for the intro makes me so happy ❤❤❤❤
Drugs addiction stories always scares me.,never get used to this kind of stories.
May God guards our young generation so they can make a right choice.
She's so well-articulated in explaining the feeling of drug use. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview
The shortest 48 minutes of my life. I was literally glued to the screen by her story-telling, I could listen to her forever and how she overcame her addiction. Thanks for sharing your story with us and thanks to Lebo for having her as a guest.
Those of us who have never been exposed to drugs must be grateful for our lives, because maybe we would not be able to come out of this. Its such a painful account of life, the moment she swept the streets for a stash, I have never been sadder. I applaud her for her recovery
Thanku my Queen🙏💐💖
This show gives me a different perspective of life. People go thru so much, I pray myself and my loved ones never have to do drugs!
Such an inspiring story. Well done for over coming. I love how she explains the "trips" & lastly she is beautiful
I tried ecstasy once, it was cool but the after effects were hell- never tried it again and I thank god for that
Shes amazing and beautiful, they say no one can ever make fun of you or your situation until you yourself acknowledges it, and take steps to change.
Life is hard , complicated, complex, difficult .
...so true brother
Amazing I was so captivated by Merlenes rawness and her ability to dig deep and interpret the emotion, stunning🤗🤗🤗🤗.
Your program is excellent. I always know I am going to learn something new. I love the respect you give to each person you interview. Thank you
Yoh she’s a fantastic storyteller. Thank you for sharing Merlene 🌼🌼
She elaborated what being a drug addicted very well. 😯. “Hope!”
At some point, you made me want to smoke yaz, like, the way you described the feeling, living on the edge, selling and buying back your stuff, waiting for 00:00 to withdraw money nge payday 🤣🤣🤣... It all sounded so cool... But, the withdrawals, sweeping the streets looking for your gold chain with a cross 🤣🤣... Andizi!!!
Thanks for a great story... I experienced all sorts of emotions 🥰🥰
Lol I get what you mean 😂😂
Yazi... Same here. The way she explains it yhoooo. 😆
The host looks totally amazing. You always do... I like that this story ends well for the guest
I salute you 4 ur courage. I salute ur parents 4 being so understanding and stood by u. What a great inspiring story. I pray that u will never go back, as u said, ONLY LOOKING FORWARD. U are beautiful inside and out. God bless you richly
I enjoyed listening to her. Thank you for clarifying drug addiction and process to healing Marlene...
She’s so beautiful ♥️
This is a very special strong young lady and I have a great respect for you, Merlene you are a inspiration to to many people I hope
Phakathi inside
Lee's Unpack 😊
Thank you so much Merlene & Lebo. ❤❤❤
Thank you for this interview, it is my prayer as a parent that my sons dont resort to drugs, please God make them stronger than the pressures of this world
Unpacking time,!today anxiety has the best of me,I pushed through work today, still have to study later 😭😭 preparing dinner now.
Yhooo don't mention it sis. It's tough outhere.
@@luyandachirenje3581 it is hey!Let's push through it.
We can do it girl! I'm sorry you've been anxious today, I feel you. I gotta do the same, let's take it easy on ourselves. I hope this show is helping you take your mind off things like it is for me🌻
@@TheSmileycece thank you and love and light
Boo, you not alone some days are better than others. You pushed through work that alone is something you should be proud of. You can do this. Often than not I would jog twice a day because some days my anxiety would be through the roof.
I love her,she seems like a lovely woman.
Yhoo!!!Heroine is hectic...
So proud of her,love you,we grew up together,God bless you in abundance
Love you one of my first besties ❤️
I love this gal plus the host. This is one of the best hosts ever. Her questions r great. She never intimidates her guests. She’s just the best.
I was offered drugs in Hillbrow during the day, in a salon. I was so chocked, I screamed, the guys just left peacefully. I was so scared they were going to follow and kill me. That's was the last time, I put my foot or drive pass Hillbrow. ( This was in 2014).
Addiction is so painful💔.
"Functional addict " I'm learning so much
High functioning addict .it does exist
It’s an interesting story. I understand what functional addiction is and can look like. Thank you for sharing this important story. Addiction is hard to talk about, hard to accept but something that affects more people than you know.
I enjoyed this interview, im happy it reinforced that we can get back on our personal road. We all struggle with something and it had a hold on you. Thank you so much.
Love you Sis. You are a true blessing and inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story to encourage and for being so courageous. Super proud of you my love 💓
Wow this is very eye opening. Thank you for sharing. I’m pleased that you are recovering for 15+years
She's so honest and I wish all the people who are addicted can learn and get out of the drugs.
People are never addicted the same, with the same drugs & same chemical reaction! Many even commit suicide!
Speaking of addicts hey I'm so addicted to this show.... lalela I dont have TV but everyday I make sure ngila big ups Ausi Lebo
I just found you and I've been up all night watching your channel....thanks for posting
Very true. We speak of addiction from a sensationalised point of view but sheeesh there are so many dangers and traps in it.
What a powerful and amazing woman, I pray that God continues to bless her abundantly
Strong young woman, a real fighter and dreamer. I salute her for her journey and honesty
This was the most helpful, heartbreaking, educational and hopefull interview I ever watched, both the ladies were brilliant. Just one thing that came to mind is the fact that antidepressants give you the same affects, the highs and lows and in between. This makes a person think.
So informative ❤️. So insightful. She told the story so well.
Never say never!!!
I love this woman..and proud of her
Off topic but her feet and heels are so gorgeous 😄😍
I remember hearing her story at a Dawn event she was a speaker .. she is such a beautiful soul.
I love her dress.
The whole outfit ah😍
I needed to watch this. She is inspirational.
I'm with you,,I was thinking to go buy a bottle of wine whilst I drank over the weekend,, so watching this made me to just stop...& Learn to function without
Your confidence and will power and the journey you have overcome is so empowering....I love the tools and how you said you managed what was in your control,beautiful story🙂more people need to hear your story💓🧡🤗sending love #everything you aspire to be is valid🤌
thank you for the uplifting guests you bring on to your show, their stories bring self-introspection to some of us and we appreciate it
Awesome interview. She is such a good story teller.
This was incredible unpacking 👏 A lot of insights ♥️