My mom passed away because of her heroine addiction and I’m just so happy that you could be there for your girls. Actually a super mom. I have forgiven my mom because you showed me how much of a disease it is and how heroine can push down that love and take over. My mom was a wonderful women. You shine light. I know cheesy
@lay lay g @Robyn Ragone thats not cheesy at all hun. sadly its reality. and sometimes it takes longer for some to understand. but know ur momma is looking down at what an amazing women you are. and everyday u make her prouder.
TH-cam’s algorithm kept recommending your videos to me. I have never used drugs, had an addiction or been in any type of legal trouble......but I am so glad I found your channel. I have binge watching your videos for days. Have you considered trying to become a public speaker? Both you and Reese have a way of speaking-sharing that could really help teens or those wanting to get clean.
She is a speaker (just recently) for TedTalk! Her first talk was a virtual talk for Indiana State University. It was March 27th. :) she did AMAZING! As usual :)
Watching this as I study for a philosophy quiz!!! Because of my addiction, I almost dropped out of college, but now I’m determined to pass this test and continue to do good in school and pull my grades up!! 45 days sober and I feel AMAZING. You are such an inspiration to me to keep pushing and fighting for my sobriety, my education, and my mental health.
girl I'm proud of you and really happy to see this comment.... I've been in recovery now for 10 years with a couple slips. i messed up a lil back in April and found out i was pregnant in June (mind u i didn't think I could even have kids as hubby and i tried for 6 years) so it's now been 7 and a half months and my baby boy is my inspiration my miricle baby and thank god for him.... stay strong girl. it's not easy. but sooo worth it. u can do anything u put ur mind to and deserve all the happiness
awesome! I love to hear this kind of stuff, ppl need to know it is possible. It's exponentially harder to fight when there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but stories like yours and Jessica's help make that light visible. I dropped out and never went back, but still had to pay my student loans haha ouch! -anyway, that was my path, and I'm good now. I'm proud of you!! even though we don't know each other. keep that focus and you'll surprise yourself, I promise!
@@ernesthamm1813 thats sweet. it's nice to see encouragement on these comments rather then hate... her comment touched closed to home with me as well as i explained above.... and as you said its not easy... but keep ur head up and keep going because you as well are an amazing person that deserves happiness.. it's nice to see people building others up rather then tearing them down
@@EricaLeaAndFamily awe thanks for that comment! normally I expect things like "shut the eff up d-rider!" lol. One time after a similar type of comment, a girl replied (I'm paraphrasing) "please! your comment is so transparent, she's not gonna date you dork!" haha I thought, wow is that really what you got from what I said?! anyway, you're right, it is difficult and it's important for us to build each other up, bc otherwise you're just left with your own thoughts, which while getting clean can become quite negative and dark. The only thing that has a chance of breaking through that negativity is sincere advice from ppl who know what you're going through. in regard to your first comment, we all slip, but we also get back up! I'm going on 2 years now after a slip myself. I'm happy for you, and wish you and your baby boy nothing but the best!
This is so sad, if she was experiencing hallucinations it seems so dangerous for her to be in gen pop. I wish there were more resources for people who get locked up & are experiencing serious mental health issues
Hi Jessica. My dad worked in a jail my whole life as a CO. He used to come home and worry so much about the mentally ill inmates becuase of the same reasons you described.
I stood up for a Jewish kid named Toby who was an over weight comic book and RPG nerd, nice guy and a friend (we became friends after this), who is now dead (unrelated to this event), they turned on me too, I warned them not to fight with me. They chose to, I dropped them, and even though technically it turned into self-defense I was suspended from school. Primarily because I willingly went outside to the corner, and because one of their faces had a severe allergic reaction to my knuckles. The school decided that I shouldn't have had my knuckles so close to the bully's face and that was the cause of his face swelling up changing colors and him passing out. Frankly it was his fault really, not only was he a bully, but he should have had an epi pen, walking around with a knuckle allergy? Joking aside, if I were a police officer in this situation, this guy would have gotten arrested, but instead I was expelled, so was he. They claimed I defended myself too well, but I never hit him after he was down. A theme in all my physical confrontations, this guy actually passed out, he was unconscious, but people will flop around and act more hurt than they are like they are in soccer trying to incur a penalty on the other side. Unless you get a jury no one is going to referee.
Thank God you were one of those kind of people. When I was in lockdown I was the same way. I couldn't just sit back and watch other girls get taken advantage of. Every time I was locked up I was Mama Bear. You dont fuck w me and you dont fuck w my cubs. I've got a lot of stories.
girl, i just want to say i've discovered your channel a couple days ago and i'm on a binge, your videos are so interesting! you also are inspiring, turned around your life like that, all the power to you! also very well spoken and i just love your vibe, you know? wish you all the best, keep on rocking this life
I just discovered her from her YT shorts about a week ago and she inspires me with the sheer force of will she has to staying in the sober life, the lengths she will (and has) gone through for her kids, and her commitment to helping others stay sober. Jess, you are a treasure in this world. Please don't forget that.
I was in Alabama prison with a girl just like this. Everyone called her “perm-spun” Women in prison with us claimed to know her & her bf from the streets & said she didn’t used to be in that mental state. It seemed like someone tried to kill her with a hot shot & she just never fully came back. She also shouldn’t have been in Gen pop But my best friend & I took care of her the best we could, gave her cigs, & snacks. I checked the website recently & looks like she’s back in there on a different charge. I can’t help but feel like the system is failing that poor girl.
I’m so glad that even though I just skip over these as they don’t apply to me, I watch because I enjoy your personality and stories, ads that come up on your videos are ads about drug rehab, and how to help an addicted loved one. This makes me really happy.
I have never done drugs and watching your channel has really inspired me to help other people suffering with addiction and support them. Your so strong and I hope you know you've helped me and so many others all the way over in England - some who aren't even addicts, I am always gonna be a ride or die the merch is soooo cute loving it !!! Xx
People deserve to be treated equally. I've been in and dealt with many situations where people have tried to take advantage of me/others. We need more people in the world who stand up for others when they are weaker or vulnerable.
I've been sober now for 3 and 1/2 years but I still have auditory hallucinations until this day. It just started to get better in the last year but for the first 2 and 1/2 years they were so bad. I truly thought I was going to have them for the rest of my life and it was so draining mentally, emotionally and physically. I've learned how to suppress them but I didn't think they would ever get better. Thank God they did.
i love you and your videos so much. i have an old friend who is going down the same path as you did and she reminds me a lot of you. i hope that she can become sober and safe one day. you are truly an inspiration❤️
I worked with a woman who was, as you say, “perma-tweeted”. It was sad because she was obviously slow at understanding things and social cues and was aware of her deficiencies. For years she claimed it was from a bad car accident but finally confessed to brain damage from drugging. For a long time, she said she had trouble talking in sentences and was soo grateful for finally getting a job where we picked up the slack for her. Such a sad situation as she eventually went off the deeper end and ended up institutionalized. Have often wondered now 25 years later how she is or if she’s even still alive. For a long time I’d go and see her because her family had disowned her, but we moved and I could no longer keep up the visits. Most of the time she knew me, but sometimes not.
You have a heart ❤️ for other people. I love that about you. My neighbor, who is a beautiful young woman in her 20s, has permanent voices in her head from doing meth. She quit, which is a miracle because she told me she would never stop. She went to jail with a 1st degree felony after the house she lived in was raided by the police. The charges were dropped down to a state jail felony and she is out on bond. When she was in the midst of her hardcore addiction, she came to my door about 3 times completely psychotic. I would have her take a shower, get something to eat, and give her Benadryl hoping she would sleep. I have seen my son hallucinate on meth. One night, he tried to grab a loaded shotgun!! He thought people were outside trying to get in! Now that my neighbor is clean, she has told me that one of the times she was here, she thought my house was a concentration camp!
Only found you a few days ago and I've been binge watching your videos. You're such an inspirational woman, keep up the excellent work 🔥🔥 Love from Germany💞
I don’t know why but this video has me on the verge of tears. I’ve never been in that kind of situation but I don’t think I could handle seeing a broken human being treated that way and taken advantage of. It’s sad that they prey on the weak. But. That’s prison. And it’s heartbreaking
I was about to start my homework but then I saw that you posted, so I guess my work will have to wait 😂 Thank you for uploading, so proud of how far you’ve come!!
Jess thank you for being so open/transparent and sharing your stories. You have created a beautiful family and are a role model for so many. Please keep it up❤️ We are all rooting for you
Hey Jess 💕 I honestly binged watched most of your videos and I can say that I feel so proud that you came that far! I had no Idea about drugs and prison, so I've learnd so much from you. I am working with homeless and people with addictions. I want to thank you for all your eye opening informations.💜love from Switzerland
Absolutely love this shirt! I know I told you I had a week sober few months back but I'm back on h and a.m. struggling to get sober. I watch your videos everyday and you're what keeps me going everyday and keeps me knowing no matter where I'm at there's still hope for me. Please pray for Jess...you're my personal hero and hope to be JUST LIKE YOU ONE DAY... can't put into words what your videos have done for me. And I plan on waiting to you soon and I can't explain what a letter back would mean to me... ❤🖤❤🖤😍😍😍✊✊✊
If you are in NYC and need a rehab and you don't have any medical insurance, please call 311. They have a hotline for this and can assist you. I used it to help a friend last year. Best of luck and God Bless.
Ugh! That poor girl. This one hit so close to home. When I was using I was in that girls shoes. I was hanging out with the wrong people and they were awful to me. I stayed because I was alone and my bf was in jail at the time. It felt like I had no one else. They would get me high and then mess with me in really messed up ways. Looking back now I think they were giving me something else, but I'm not sure what. It took nearly two years of sobriety but I'm finally starting to feel back to "normal." I still have little quirks from using meth: it takes me longer to get the words I want to say out, my mind isn't as sharp as it was before and it makes me so self conscious now that I'm back in school, and my anxiety is always sky high. My social skills are off as well. I don't know if my brain will ever work quite the same as it did before, but I've made so much progress. I was addicted to heroin on and off for nearly 10 years and used meth for about 7 months. It's crazy because during that short amount of time it did more damage to my brain and body than almost a decade of heroin did.
You’re good people. Im proud of you for standing up for someone that couldn’t stand up for herself. I’m a firm believer in karma and it will sort people like the girl that was stealing out.
I love your videos so much I look forward to them every week 🥰 thank you for sharing your story I feel like we have such similar mind sets and I just enjoy listening to you talk it’s so relaxing keep doing what you’re doing girl you give me so much hope for my own future. Thank you 🥰🥰
So happy I found your channel, I was flipping back and fourth between your Instagram live and this video, you and Reece are so incredible for putting your story out there & are helping so many people💖
You are person that I respect. Because you help the people who can't stand up for themselves. And I respect that because I hate to be around who takes advantage of a week person and I will put myself in it....so good for you.
Permanently tweaked is so sad I've had friends affected that still seem tweaked with the twitch and unnatural moments being sober for a while. Like you said it affects people differently I've noticed people with mental issues the tweek makes it 10000x wose
I feel so sorry for that girl it must have been so hard for her. This is such an interesting story. People can be so horrible even in normal life so it doesn't surprise me that this happened in prison.
Just saw your video with your daughter Micah I loved it so much! 💜💙 You are such an amazing person, it doesn’t get any lower than stealing from the mentally ill, how disgusting. In jail or not you still should maintain some level of morality and human decency.
You are the my favourite TH-camr to watch so raw, real, inspiring and motivating. Do more videos please your gonna get so big soon your killing the game! Big love
Hey Jess, I watch a lot of storytime youtubers. And just create fake names for people. This was so crazy. It's a shame how people will take advantage of someone like that. You're a great soul. 😌💪💝
I still have some damage from all the years of drug abuse I put my body through and December 19th is my 3 year clean and sober anniversary. So yeah I know exactly what you mean.
So glad you made it out of that life! 💕 Is the damage both mental and physical? I have a brother that died suddenly after relapsing on meth 😢 Meth stopped his heart. He died in the bathroom at a friend’s house. Devastating.
3 years is a long time! It’s four now cuz you wrote this 1 year ago! I’ve got 5 but not really due to a small relapse a few months ago. So tech only a few month rn but o still claim my 5 years from my doc
I love these types of videos! I’ve been following you for a few weeks now. I’m from Arkansas, and I totally feel what you’re saying about meth... It ruins families.
Hey Jess! Love that you used this intro again, totally suits your videos, you should keep using it for your jail story times, really fits in with the videos. And you should definitely make some videos about your prison journal! We’d all love to hear about it and what you would write to keep yourself busy and your thoughts while being locked up 🖤💀 #storytimewithjess #jailstorytime #jessicakent
On another note, this poor woman 😔 that’s so mean to keep on taking from someone that has next to nothing. I mean, you’re already in prison and have nothing so the little things you do have are everything to you and then to have someone or multiple people continuously take your items would drive you literally crazy especially in her condition. It really is a dog eat dog world in there. Some people have absolutely no compassion at all, such a sad reality.
wow this is so sad. ur such an amazing person wanting to stand up for her so bad. I wish that girl nothing but the best. I really hope she’s doing ok and thank u for talking about this story 💕
There is a guy i know that has been sober for years. And no one believed him because he still to this day does the "tweeker dance". But he used meth and cocaine for most of his adult life 20+ years. Its scary the things drugs can do. I used meth, cocaine, fetty and pills for 10 years. And i have short term memory loss, and i slur my words or studder because of the damage i did to my brain. Its not worth it yall. Get sober now and save yourself. If youre lucky you can make a full recovery and if even u have permanent damage, its still worth getting sober and stopping what could end up killing you. ❤ thanks jess once again for being a service to everyone. Let me know if and when i can help :)
Thank you for your truth &insights, Jess! I didn't know that meth could cause permanent mental damage. I'd assume it could but now I'm aware. It may help me if I'm talking to someone who wants to get sober someday. I'm sober, have contact with AA. So knowledge is power. You are helping so many people. Thank you!
Good morning Jess!! I love you and your channel! Your channel helped me appreciate someone in my life and better understand them, thank you for everything❤️❤️
That is one of my favorite shirts! I have it in purple but I love the black! I wore my be kind hoodie to the doctor yesterday and the nurse and her student loved it. They promised to be kind to me lol. Love you girl!!
I'll be ordering one when I get paid! When I saw it, I fell in love. Trigger warning: Though I don't have a past of drug abuse, I was a self harm addict. So i still feel like it applies to me.❤️
I think no matter what we do in life, no matter what kind of decisions we make, things we go through, etc....our true character shows. Be it good, bad, or anything in between. Your true character showed, in the way you looked out for that girl. No matter what you've done in your past, that is what shines through, that is what stands out. You have a big heart 💜
This video made me cry. I know what it’s like to be hallucinating after being up on meth for three or four days. No idea how it would feel to be permanently messed up.
I was an addict for eight years and five of those years I was an IV meth user. I am from Arkansas and live about 45 minutes south of Fort Smith. I'm rolling on 4 years off of meth and pills with the help of Suboxone. It literally saved my husband's and my life.
This is off the above video's subject..but I was watching one of your videos of you replying to a troll regarding "where their taxes go and lock'em all up comment" My favorite saying.. don't know who said it.. but here it is.. "EVERYONE you meet, talk to, know etc is going through a personal battle you know nothing about.. BE NICE!" Just wanted to share! Your videos are awesome.. I've never been in prison..used to work with troubled kids for years, over 1,000 of them.. and today it's more of a badge of honor for kids to go to jail/or worse than it is to graduate HS.. Sad commentary on society.. keep your chin up and sharing your stories!
I have a second cousin that is "perma-tweaked", she sometimes thinks that people are hiding bombs in her car and it's really sad because she gets really scared. But my family are always there to help her.
I am from and live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It's a sad sad place to live. I know more people who are on hard drugs than not. I remember being around 7 and playing with the neighbor kid out in my yard and seeing probably a dozen+ unmarked cars, dogs, etc pull up to their house, kick in the door, and arrest everyone and came to get my friend while we were playing. She was also around my age. I wasn't shocked at all and remembered asking my parents when they'll be back. Not "omg what happened" like a normal 7 year old. I had an understanding from a very young age what meth was and that my friend's parents made, sell, and use it. I thought drugs were just something all or most adults did. My parents had some vices of their own but were good at hiding it so I really didn't know until later. Looking back I'm just like wow..😳 We're lucky to live in a pretty good neighborhood now and my 6 year old hasn't a clue about anything like that. I don't want her growing up thinking drugs are okay and normal like I did. Arkansas needs help. Thank you for all you do, Jessica. You've helped me and many others already ♡
As a medicinal marijuana smoker I heard the phrase heads no heads. Kind of like you said fisherman no fisherman so I totally get what you're saying and I think it was amazing that you kept an eye out for that girl but still protected yourself and your time in.
My mom passed away because of her heroine addiction and I’m just so happy that you could be there for your girls. Actually a super mom. I have forgiven my mom because you showed me how much of a disease it is and how heroine can push down that love and take over. My mom was a wonderful women. You shine light. I know cheesy
Not cheesy at all. So sorry about your mama..Sending 🤗🤗
@lay lay g @Robyn Ragone thats not cheesy at all hun. sadly its reality. and sometimes it takes longer for some to understand. but know ur momma is looking down at what an amazing women you are. and everyday u make her prouder.
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So sorry for the loss of your mother! You are clearly a super strong individual and I bet your mom is so proud of you! ❤️❤️
TH-cam’s algorithm kept recommending your videos to me. I have never used drugs, had an addiction or been in any type of legal trouble......but I am so glad I found your channel. I have binge watching your videos for days.
Have you considered trying to become a public speaker? Both you and Reese have a way of speaking-sharing that could really help teens or those wanting to get clean.
I agree! You're a great speaker, Jess!don't waste that talent. Expand beyond TH-cam to share your story! You have the ability to help others for sure.
I have no idea how I found her channel. I’ve never experienced these things, but I like Jesse. I like her, I think she’s a great storyteller.
same ive been binging
She is a speaker (just recently) for TedTalk! Her first talk was a virtual talk for Indiana State University. It was March 27th. :) she did AMAZING! As usual :)
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Today is my soberversary!! 3 years clean off opiate pain killers!!
Congratulations!!! 👑🖤
That's awesome, congrats!
becca smith You Rock! Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊❤️🌼
Thanks everyone! I love Jessica's ride or die crew!! Sober life is so much more less stress!!
So proud of you
Watching this as I study for a philosophy quiz!!! Because of my addiction, I almost dropped out of college, but now I’m determined to pass this test and continue to do good in school and pull my grades up!! 45 days sober and I feel AMAZING. You are such an inspiration to me to keep pushing and fighting for my sobriety, my education, and my mental health.
girl I'm proud of you and really happy to see this comment.... I've been in recovery now for 10 years with a couple slips. i messed up a lil back in April and found out i was pregnant in June (mind u i didn't think I could even have kids as hubby and i tried for 6 years) so it's now been 7 and a half months and my baby boy is my inspiration my miricle baby and thank god for him....
stay strong girl. it's not easy. but sooo worth it. u can do anything u put ur mind to and deserve all the happiness
Delaney Harrison You go girl!! Good for you!!! How exciting. I don’t know you but I believe in you. I really care. Xoxoxo 🙏🦋❤️🌼
awesome! I love to hear this kind of stuff, ppl need to know it is possible. It's exponentially harder to fight when there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but stories like yours and Jessica's help make that light visible.
I dropped out and never went back, but still had to pay my student loans haha ouch! -anyway, that was my path, and I'm good now. I'm proud of you!! even though we don't know each other. keep that focus and you'll surprise yourself, I promise!
@@ernesthamm1813 thats sweet. it's nice to see encouragement on these comments rather then hate... her comment touched closed to home with me as well as i explained above.... and as you said its not easy... but keep ur head up and keep going because you as well are an amazing person that deserves happiness..
it's nice to see people building others up rather then tearing them down
@@EricaLeaAndFamily awe thanks for that comment! normally I expect things like "shut the eff up d-rider!" lol. One time after a similar type of comment, a girl replied (I'm paraphrasing) "please! your comment is so transparent, she's not gonna date you dork!" haha I thought, wow is that really what you got from what I said?!
anyway, you're right, it is difficult and it's important for us to build each other up, bc otherwise you're just left with your own thoughts, which while getting clean can become quite negative and dark. The only thing that has a chance of breaking through that negativity is sincere advice from ppl who know what you're going through.
in regard to your first comment, we all slip, but we also get back up! I'm going on 2 years now after a slip myself. I'm happy for you, and wish you and your baby boy nothing but the best!
This is so sad, if she was experiencing hallucinations it seems so dangerous for her to be in gen pop. I wish there were more resources for people who get locked up & are experiencing serious mental health issues
Sadly you see this alot in jail and prison...I know alot of my jail stays it was crazy the females they had in general population
"Body slamming someone in the day room over a pizza sauce" sounds like the worst game of Clue ever!
Lindsay Daly I’m dead 😂😂😂😂
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Hi Jessica. My dad worked in a jail my whole life as a CO. He used to come home and worry so much about the mentally ill inmates becuase of the same reasons you described.
You have such a kind heart. I remember sticking up for a kid in high school and the bullies just turned on me.
I stood up for a Jewish kid named Toby who was an over weight comic book and RPG nerd, nice guy and a friend (we became friends after this), who is now dead (unrelated to this event), they turned on me too, I warned them not to fight with me. They chose to, I dropped them, and even though technically it turned into self-defense I was suspended from school. Primarily because I willingly went outside to the corner, and because one of their faces had a severe allergic reaction to my knuckles. The school decided that I shouldn't have had my knuckles so close to the bully's face and that was the cause of his face swelling up changing colors and him passing out. Frankly it was his fault really, not only was he a bully, but he should have had an epi pen, walking around with a knuckle allergy? Joking aside, if I were a police officer in this situation, this guy would have gotten arrested, but instead I was expelled, so was he. They claimed I defended myself too well, but I never hit him after he was down. A theme in all my physical confrontations, this guy actually passed out, he was unconscious, but people will flop around and act more hurt than they are like they are in soccer trying to incur a penalty on the other side. Unless you get a jury no one is going to referee.
Thank God you were one of those kind of people. When I was in lockdown I was the same way. I couldn't just sit back and watch other girls get taken advantage of. Every time I was locked up I was Mama Bear. You dont fuck w me and you dont fuck w my cubs. I've got a lot of stories.
girl, i just want to say i've discovered your channel a couple days ago and i'm on a binge, your videos are so interesting! you also are inspiring, turned around your life like that, all the power to you! also very well spoken and i just love your vibe, you know? wish you all the best, keep on rocking this life
I just discovered her from her YT shorts about a week ago and she inspires me with the sheer force of will she has to staying in the sober life, the lengths she will (and has) gone through for her kids, and her commitment to helping others stay sober. Jess, you are a treasure in this world. Please don't forget that.
I was in Alabama prison with a girl just like this. Everyone called her “perm-spun”
Women in prison with us claimed to know her & her bf from the streets & said she didn’t used to be in that mental state. It seemed like someone tried to kill her with a hot shot & she just never fully came back. She also shouldn’t have been in Gen pop But my best friend & I took care of her the best we could, gave her cigs, & snacks. I checked the website recently & looks like she’s back in there on a different charge. I can’t help but feel like the system is failing that poor girl.
It’s awesome you were so nice to her. Hope you’re doing well!
I’m so glad that even though I just skip over these as they don’t apply to me, I watch because I enjoy your personality and stories, ads that come up on your videos are ads about drug rehab, and how to help an addicted loved one. This makes me really happy.
I have never done drugs and watching your channel has really inspired me to help other people suffering with addiction and support them. Your so strong and I hope you know you've helped me and so many others all the way over in England - some who aren't even addicts, I am always gonna be a ride or die the merch is soooo cute loving it !!! Xx
People deserve to be treated equally. I've been in and dealt with many situations where people have tried to take advantage of me/others. We need more people in the world who stand up for others when they are weaker or vulnerable.
I kinda noticed your speech, but honestly it just comes across as like you’re thinking about what you’ll say next. It’s all good
I dont notice at all
Thank you so much for standing up for her. Poor girl - I hope she has gotten better. Love you, girl!
You have a great speaking voice and wonderful enunciation! I think it’s all in your head 😂❤️
I've been sober now for 3 and 1/2 years but I still have auditory hallucinations until this day. It just started to get better in the last year but for the first 2 and 1/2 years they were so bad. I truly thought I was going to have them for the rest of my life and it was so draining mentally, emotionally and physically. I've learned how to suppress them but I didn't think they would ever get better. Thank God they did.
i love you and your videos so much. i have an old friend who is going down the same path as you did and she reminds me a lot of you. i hope that she can become sober and safe one day. you are truly an inspiration❤️
What a beautiful soul you are for defending that poor girl, btw, I have watched all of your videos and never noticed you slur ❤🙏💪
I worked with a woman who was, as you say, “perma-tweeted”. It was sad because she was obviously slow at understanding things and social cues and was aware of her deficiencies. For years she claimed it was from a bad car accident but finally confessed to brain damage from drugging. For a long time, she said she had trouble talking in sentences and was soo grateful for finally getting a job where we picked up the slack for her. Such a sad situation as she eventually went off the deeper end and ended up institutionalized. Have often wondered now 25 years later how she is or if she’s even still alive. For a long time I’d go and see her because her family had disowned her, but we moved and I could no longer keep up the visits. Most of the time she knew me, but sometimes not.
You're such an amazing storyteller Jessica and your speech is just fine. Love these storytimes!!
Damn prison wouldn’t be the place for me. I can’t keep my mouth shut. I can’t stand when people take advantage of others’ weaknesses.
You have a heart ❤️ for other people. I love that about you.
My neighbor, who is a beautiful young woman in her 20s, has permanent voices in her head from doing meth. She quit, which is a miracle because she told me she would never stop. She went to jail with a 1st degree felony after the house she lived in was raided by the police. The charges were dropped down to a state jail felony and she is out on bond. When she was in the midst of her hardcore addiction, she came to my door about 3 times completely psychotic. I would have her take a shower, get something to eat, and give her Benadryl hoping she would sleep. I have seen my son hallucinate on meth. One night, he tried to grab a loaded shotgun!! He thought people were outside trying to get in!
Now that my neighbor is clean, she has told me that one of the times she was here, she thought my house was a concentration camp!
Only found you a few days ago and I've been binge watching your videos. You're such an inspirational woman, keep up the excellent work 🔥🔥
Love from Germany💞
I don’t know why but this video has me on the verge of tears. I’ve never been in that kind of situation but I don’t think I could handle seeing a broken human being treated that way and taken advantage of. It’s sad that they prey on the weak. But. That’s prison. And it’s heartbreaking
I was about to start my homework but then I saw that you posted, so I guess my work will have to wait 😂 Thank you for uploading, so proud of how far you’ve come!!
Jess thank you for being so open/transparent and sharing your stories. You have created a beautiful family and are a role model for so many. Please keep it up❤️ We are all rooting for you
I'm loving the new intro. It flows so much better to have that pause before you jump right into the story times.
the little giggle after "over a pizza sauce" 😂
Hey Jess 💕 I honestly binged watched most of your videos and I can say that I feel so proud that you came that far! I had no Idea about drugs and prison, so I've learnd so much from you. I am working with homeless and people with addictions. I want to thank you for all your eye opening informations.💜love from Switzerland
I am now 2 months clean and I’ve been struggling but your videos have really helped me and I just want to say thank you so much ❤️
Beth Allisa I hope you’re doing well in your recovery.
Absolutely love this shirt! I know I told you I had a week sober few months back but I'm back on h and a.m. struggling to get sober. I watch your videos everyday and you're what keeps me going everyday and keeps me knowing no matter where I'm at there's still hope for me. Please pray for Jess...you're my personal hero and hope to be JUST LIKE YOU ONE DAY... can't put into words what your videos have done for me. And I plan on waiting to you soon and I can't explain what a letter back would mean to me... ❤🖤❤🖤😍😍😍✊✊✊
Anyone else never been to prison or been addicted or anything? I’m just here cause I love Jess’ stories ❤️
Bebe.G I’ve never been addicted or arrested but I love Jess.
Thank you for sharing these stories and spreading awareness. So heartbreaking but so important to hear.
I remember subscribing to your channel at 10K congrats on growing and the things you doing.
Nothing better than starting my day with a new Jess video and a cup of coffee 💜
If you are in NYC and need a rehab and you don't have any medical insurance, please call 311. They have a hotline for this and can assist you. I used it to help a friend last year. Best of luck and God Bless.
Watching this at college waiting for class to start! I absolutely love your videos and I'm so proud of how far you have come❤️
LOVING the new merchhhh and I LOVE that the intro is back!!
Jessica Randall brought me here and I have binged watched like 20 videos in 48 hours lol. You're so relatable ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My little bro is going through exactly what you experienced. Super scary, mentally exhausting, and eye opening. Bless you, love!
Ugh! That poor girl. This one hit so close to home. When I was using I was in that girls shoes. I was hanging out with the wrong people and they were awful to me. I stayed because I was alone and my bf was in jail at the time. It felt like I had no one else. They would get me high and then mess with me in really messed up ways. Looking back now I think they were giving me something else, but I'm not sure what. It took nearly two years of sobriety but I'm finally starting to feel back to "normal." I still have little quirks from using meth: it takes me longer to get the words I want to say out, my mind isn't as sharp as it was before and it makes me so self conscious now that I'm back in school, and my anxiety is always sky high. My social skills are off as well. I don't know if my brain will ever work quite the same as it did before, but I've made so much progress. I was addicted to heroin on and off for nearly 10 years and used meth for about 7 months. It's crazy because during that short amount of time it did more damage to my brain and body than almost a decade of heroin did.
You’re good people. Im proud of you for standing up for someone that couldn’t stand up for herself. I’m a firm believer in karma and it will sort people like the girl that was stealing out.
I love your videos so much I look forward to them every week 🥰 thank you for sharing your story I feel like we have such similar mind sets and I just enjoy listening to you talk it’s so relaxing keep doing what you’re doing girl you give me so much hope for my own future. Thank you 🥰🥰
It’s so sad that these women were taking advantage of this vulnerable person. Breaks my heart. I’m glad you guys stood up for her. 💛
So happy I found your channel, I was flipping back and fourth between your Instagram live and this video, you and Reece are so incredible for putting your story out there & are helping so many people💖
Your videos are like my therapy I swear! Lol even when your just telling stories it makes me feel not so alone in certain experiences of life! 🖤
i always like before i watch because i know im gonna love every video you post 😂
madison coventon I do the exact same thing 😊
Me too ❤️
Me too 💕💕
Please make more prison journal videos! Love your channel ❤️
You are person that I respect. Because you help the people who can't stand up for themselves. And I respect that because I hate to be around who takes advantage of a week person and I will put myself in it....so good for you.
FIRST!! love you, Jess, you're so inspirational
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Permanently tweaked is so sad I've had friends affected that still seem tweaked with the twitch and unnatural moments being sober for a while. Like you said it affects people differently I've noticed people with mental issues the tweek makes it 10000x wose
I feel so sorry for that girl it must have been so hard for her. This is such an interesting story. People can be so horrible even in normal life so it doesn't surprise me that this happened in prison.
Just saw your video with your daughter Micah I loved it so much! 💜💙
You are such an amazing person, it doesn’t get any lower than stealing from the mentally ill, how disgusting. In jail or not you still should maintain some level of morality and human decency.
You are the my favourite TH-camr to watch so raw, real, inspiring and motivating. Do more videos please your gonna get so big soon your killing the game! Big love
Hey Jess, I watch a lot of storytime youtubers. And just create fake names for people. This was so crazy. It's a shame how people will take advantage of someone like that. You're a great soul. 😌💪💝
I still have some damage from all the years of drug abuse I put my body through and December 19th is my 3 year clean and sober anniversary. So yeah I know exactly what you mean.
So glad you made it out of that life! 💕
Is the damage both mental and physical?
I have a brother that died suddenly after relapsing on meth 😢 Meth stopped his heart. He died in the bathroom at a friend’s house. Devastating.
Beautiful! So happy for you! 💞💛🧡💙💜💚
@@tcshy1903 I'm so sorry for your loss. 💛🧡💙💜💚
Good for you! Congrats✨
3 years is a long time! It’s four now cuz you wrote this 1 year ago! I’ve got 5 but not really due to a small relapse a few months ago. So tech only a few month rn but o still claim my 5 years from my doc
Thanks for standing up for HER!
Yay 🥳 finally saw the new intro it is so well done, amazing.
I love these types of videos! I’ve been following you for a few weeks now. I’m from Arkansas, and I totally feel what you’re saying about meth... It ruins families.
Hey Jess! Love that you used this intro again, totally suits your videos, you should keep using it for your jail story times, really fits in with the videos. And you should definitely make some videos about your prison journal! We’d all love to hear about it and what you would write to keep yourself busy and your thoughts while being locked up 🖤💀 #storytimewithjess #jailstorytime #jessicakent
On another note, this poor woman 😔 that’s so mean to keep on taking from someone that has next to nothing. I mean, you’re already in prison and have nothing so the little things you do have are everything to you and then to have someone or multiple people continuously take your items would drive you literally crazy especially in her condition. It really is a dog eat dog world in there. Some people have absolutely no compassion at all, such a sad reality.
wow this is so sad. ur such an amazing person wanting to stand up for her so bad. I wish that girl nothing but the best. I really hope she’s doing ok and thank u for talking about this story 💕
There is a guy i know that has been sober for years. And no one believed him because he still to this day does the "tweeker dance". But he used meth and cocaine for most of his adult life 20+ years. Its scary the things drugs can do. I used meth, cocaine, fetty and pills for 10 years. And i have short term memory loss, and i slur my words or studder because of the damage i did to my brain. Its not worth it yall. Get sober now and save yourself. If youre lucky you can make a full recovery and if even u have permanent damage, its still worth getting sober and stopping what could end up killing you. ❤ thanks jess once again for being a service to everyone. Let me know if and when i can help :)
Thank you for your truth &insights, Jess! I didn't know that meth could cause permanent mental damage. I'd assume it could but now I'm aware. It may help me if I'm talking to someone who wants to get sober someday. I'm sober, have contact with AA. So knowledge is power.
You are helping so many people. Thank you!
i love you. your such an interesting human with these stories
Good morning Jess!! I love you and your channel! Your channel helped me appreciate someone in my life and better understand them, thank you for everything❤️❤️
I love your stories are so captivating and grass my attention really relatable at times a really cool person and proud how you turned your life around
nothing better than starting my morning than with my daily fix of jessica kent!
recently found your channel from Christina and im so excited to learn more about you, been watching all your old videos trying to catch up!!
Glad you were able to get your into back! I love it!
sidenote: you have gorgeous eyelashes
That is one of my favorite shirts! I have it in purple but I love the black! I wore my be kind hoodie to the doctor yesterday and the nurse and her student loved it. They promised to be kind to me lol. Love you girl!!
Im from / live in Fort Smith AR. Crazy to here you explain things here. It’s all so true. And so so sad.
Jessica, you life has a story to tell, you should write a book. I would buy the first copy, also maybe you should look at patreon. Stay safe!
I just ordered a hoodie and the sweats cant wait to get them. you are amazing and im so proud of you! I have 7 years clean one day at a time !
Always look forward to watching your videos girl❤ I'm currently pregnant and your videos keep my mind occupied and busy!
I'll be ordering one when I get paid! When I saw it, I fell in love.
Trigger warning:
Though I don't have a past of drug abuse, I was a self harm addict. So i still feel like it applies to me.❤️
Yesssss!!! My girl is on point today with a video upload and I am hereeee for it!!! Love me some Jessica!! ❤💯
Thankyou so much for speaking. Your videos are real and rare.. keep going girl!
Always a good morning when I see a Jessica Video!
I think no matter what we do in life, no matter what kind of decisions we make, things we go through, etc....our true character shows. Be it good, bad, or anything in between. Your true character showed, in the way you looked out for that girl. No matter what you've done in your past, that is what shines through, that is what stands out. You have a big heart 💜
Changing up the intro! I liiikeee 👌🏼 also your new shirt is AMAZING! I’m def going to check it out
This video made me cry. I know what it’s like to be hallucinating after being up on meth for three or four days. No idea how it would feel to be permanently messed up.
I was the one who first suggested u make a “stay safe stay sober” shirt when you first started the merch and I gotta say I LOVE this one!! ❤️❤️
I absolutely live your channel!!❤
I was an addict for eight years and five of those years I was an IV meth user. I am from Arkansas and live about 45 minutes south of Fort Smith. I'm rolling on 4 years off of meth and pills with the help of Suboxone. It literally saved my husband's and my life.
You are one very brave lady. Every day is a blessing and I appreciate you. Every day. Xoxoxo 🙏♥️🦋
Thanks for sharing Jes, you’re a good human 😘💜
Haven’t even started vid but know I’m gonna love it
when is part 2 of the scary moments as a dealer ♥️♥️
Monday or Wednesday
Yesss... Where is part 2?!?!
Jessica Kent ok thank you ♥️
You’re such a g but your such a loving person in the process, you still had that nice loving Jess! I admire you! ❤️❤️❤️
Jess is leveling up with the intro/editing. 👏
Love this series ❤️❤️ have an amazing day!!
This is off the above video's subject..but I was watching one of your videos of you replying to a troll regarding "where their taxes go and lock'em all up comment" My favorite saying.. don't know who said it.. but here it is.. "EVERYONE you meet, talk to, know etc is going through a personal battle you know nothing about.. BE NICE!" Just wanted to share! Your videos are awesome.. I've never been in prison..used to work with troubled kids for years, over 1,000 of them.. and today it's more of a badge of honor for kids to go to jail/or worse than it is to graduate HS.. Sad commentary on society.. keep your chin up and sharing your stories!
I have a second cousin that is "perma-tweaked", she sometimes thinks that people are hiding bombs in her car and it's really sad because she gets really scared. But my family are always there to help her.
I have slur my speech every so often too because of using.. I'm glad I'm not the only one
I am from and live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It's a sad sad place to live. I know more people who are on hard drugs than not. I remember being around 7 and playing with the neighbor kid out in my yard and seeing probably a dozen+ unmarked cars, dogs, etc pull up to their house, kick in the door, and arrest everyone and came to get my friend while we were playing. She was also around my age. I wasn't shocked at all and remembered asking my parents when they'll be back. Not "omg what happened" like a normal 7 year old. I had an understanding from a very young age what meth was and that my friend's parents made, sell, and use it. I thought drugs were just something all or most adults did. My parents had some vices of their own but were good at hiding it so I really didn't know until later. Looking back I'm just like wow..😳 We're lucky to live in a pretty good neighborhood now and my 6 year old hasn't a clue about anything like that. I don't want her growing up thinking drugs are okay and normal like I did. Arkansas needs help.
Thank you for all you do, Jessica. You've helped me and many others already ♡
As a medicinal marijuana smoker I heard the phrase heads no heads. Kind of like you said fisherman no fisherman so I totally get what you're saying and I think it was amazing that you kept an eye out for that girl but still protected yourself and your time in.
Very sad story but you made me laugh with the fisherman line Good one
Ayyy you snapped w the new intro clip tho my girll! 👍🏿💯✊🏿🙏🏿 thanks for the content, great video. PS- love the eyebrows 🎯🎯🎯