Duke City Diaries: From Heroin to High Hopes in New Mexico
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- DESCRIPTION: Identifying as Latina and New Mexican, Jasmin explains her criminal past and former addictions to heroin and crystal meth. Additionally, she recounts her obstacles and how she defeated them to become a role model for young women across the city of Albuquerque.
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Jasmin sentenced to prison
01:37 - Jasmin begins life of heroin use
03:35 - Life of sobriety
04:15 - Final words about maintaining sobriety
CREDITS:
Creator & Producer: Frank Blazquez
Frank Blazquez's Instagram: / frankblazquez
Frank Blazquez's Website: www.frankblazquez.com
Production Assistants: Aldin Hamdy & Trenton Ward
Cinematography by: John Acosta
Captions/Subtitles Available in Settings Option
It was so nice to see her dancing and smiling. This was a beautiful video guys.
Dang, you've got some rare talent for making videos and capturing these stories. Keep it up!
Locating Scumbags in Albuquerque NM is not hard at all
She said it best when she said a bad day sober is still better than my best days hi.Keep it up girl show em how its done 🤘🏻
👌🙏🙏😉
shit Id rather be high all the time. Replace high with withdrawal.
For realz i felt that
@@yourname9883 u havent been there. She's sober. Im still battling alcohal addiction. But shes rite.
That should become the new motto for sobriety.
Prayers for this woman and all out there struggling. get clean and have any life you want ♥. Heroin has tore up my family bad, and at the end of the day I can't save anyone. You can just love them, not enable them, and pray.
🙏🏽 but the rain makessome good 🍒
These videos are too good for youtube.
Ryan Morris agree
What's that supposed to mean?
Ryan Morris especially cause videos are made in Albuquerque
Ryan Morris I was born and raised in Albuquerque, I hear what you're saying
@@fendertremolo9793 they mean it should be on TV or netflix etc.
She was right when she said , if you want to quit, do it for yourself, not your kids, your significant other, or your family. I am proud of you Jasmine. My fiance was into that ugly drug. Its sad to see someone you love so much destroy their life on that nasty shit. I've never done any crazy drugs, but I don't knock those who do, but all I went through with him really brought me down and it got so bad, that I left him. Still till this day I will never understand why. I am still very depressed from the whole situation. I wish he would of really changed when he still had me there with him in New Mexico. Keep your head up girl , because life is to short. Much love and respects to you. God bless
That's what my mom says. Its true
I’m sober from heroin also! I love these videos! I live in Albuquerque also it makes me think a lot. I love these
I live in abq too
Shattered paradise channel search it. MAY tge truth set you Free
I know a grip of ppl here in burque that do that shit I almost done it when I was younger thank God I didn't do it. But yeah I give props to ppl who quit cuz I see how bad ppl get and look it's crazy. But stay up and a good tip is stay away from ppl who do it I'm sure you already know that but yeah just saying lol
Petty Mamiii that’s good gorgeous
Prayers u succeed everyday girl same here after 7 yrs i relapsed but had to get clean again.....that life i NEVER wanna experience again!
Having been born in raised in Albuquerque myself, I see the trials and tribulations people like Jasmine are going through everywhere. The city is truly unique in our melting pot of cultures and traditions, and even still being a stressful enough environment that some people find it hard to escape a lifestyle of substance abuse and crime when they are around it so often, sometimes in their own homes. Thank you for making these amazing videos Frank and bringing a light to the problems Burqueños have been facing all their lives.
"...Regardless of what happens
at least I'm clean
and even on a bad day
it's still not as bad as my best day
when I was using..."
Those are some powerful words... I like it!
This was recommended and I was like WTF I've had a class with him! These videos are amazing Frank, so beautifully made and captures so much of her beauty and the city. So good.
The style and delivery is innovative and inspiring
On sum real shit if these videos were a hour long or so I would be hooked like if it was a show
ellexx93 exactly what I was thinking
She’s so pretty! God bless her! 💞❤️
If you come out of the WarZone on Top, Nothing can bring you Down.
Dam my maiden name is Ortega and I’m from Albuquerque! Grew up in the war zone, seen and done a lot but over came it all. Good for you momma 👏👏 you overcame 🙏🙏🙏
you grow up on the gettho im glad i got i live out of the only was for two weeks and suck the war zone fuck juaritos maravilla wannaabe
You look like her too, maybe same dad or mom
It’s not a wAr zone moron . Its because America is so affluent people have nothing better to do than recycle cans and shoot meth!
Michael Conway if you were around in the 90s you should know
It's all how you change it make it for the better. I been down that route 2 but living the dream right now lol
Shout out to all of my people in The Land of Entrapment!!! Keep your heads up out there!!! From Santa Fe, NM to Long Beach, Ca... Love yall!!!
She is 100% a success story! Seeing her smile & dancing/working out, is so inspiring. Telling her story can help change lives and motivate those who want to get clean. She looks amazing & it’s so awesome to hear she can now have nice things. Not having to worry about how she’s going to make money, for the dope just so she won’t be sick .
I love when she said “even on a bad day. It’s still not as bad as a good day when I was using”. Heart touching video! 🥰
Inspirational video for addicts and people in general she has a point after all the trials there is still hope for everyone ❤️
if the person making these is reading this... i need more dawg im from abq and watching this shit is eye opening.. you earned a sub🖤 keep changing lives
Nobody is better then no one no one is perfect we all have a story behind us...bless this girl🙏🙏
You guys could really make a name for yourselfves with these videos. More content please, they have a real feel to them. A genuine truth comes through. I predict some national exposure in the future. They also just look really good, like big budget production's. Nice man! BTW I live in NM
chris smith plenty of people watch these videos you’re just a lame ass bitch
Loved these videos thanks. It's nice to see ppl change for the better.
I been sober for 24 hours
MOPAR OR NO CAR hHahahahah
MOPAR OR NO CAR hey you gotta start somewhere!
MOPAR OR NO CAR stfu u broke with ur wack ass v6😂😂
Stop it yall gangsters are scaring me
Damn 🤣
I live in Albuquerque too and can relate to this girl so much,I've been clean for almost 3and a half years,and just like she says"my worst days being sober Totally beats out my best days of using"I live that motto every day I wake up,and thank the good Lord up above that I'm Clean and Alive!!!
Legit video, inspiring and authentic. Outstanding work
I'm born & raised in Albuquerque. I lived there for 31 years. I now live in Michigan. I still rep the 505 and will never forget where I came from. I love my City.
Thank you Jasmine for sharing your story with us.. it takes alot to speak on it.
Damn...its sad to think this young beautiful woman was once a victim to the affects of heroine. I've witnessed many people fall into the monster of addiction who never recovered. They had no bounce back...where she was once weak she found strength and broke out of the mental and physical box of addiction. I am in admiration of this young woman. Keep striving lovely one...sky's the limit.. Much love from Cali😎👍
If you seen so much like you say then you know she always has high chance of relapse
anwjuice what’s that
This video had me in tears I was in prison with you guys both of you so I can relate nothing feels better than coming out clean and staying clean. Thank you Jazmine you have given me inspiration to not only make a difference in my life but in the life's of others.
I struggled with addiction for 10 years an i overcame the endless struggle. Im on methadone so im not 100 percent clean but i am working i have nice things i have money . A wife an kids. Life is great
Good job tammy stay strong I lost my dad to heroin in 2011 and it’s really hard on the family
Thank you, there is light at the end of these tunnels! Thanks for helping keeping heads up! 🤜🤛💯🙏❤🌹
Love it. Totally relatable. Proof that we can make it out. It’s a struggle but such a reward at the end! God bless.
Sup
3 yrs sober here🙌🏽 I was hooked on the real deal Not oxy but ROXY 30’s taking up to 4 to 5 a day and maintains a job bc I was so good at hiding that shit.
But anyways I just to say, Yes ANYBODY can do it! I thought i was doomed, this is how I’m gonna end up dead. It got to the point the drug was only making me sicker and since that day I went thru a horrible detox and promised I’m never touching that shit in my life again, I call em blue devils now. People ask me do you ever have temptations ? And ong NO, bc I always think of those last days taking em and just feeling sicker throwing up nothing over the toilet. You youngins out there LISTEN! These drugs are not jokes or to be played with. I lost my babymama over it. But i have the best relationship with my son. That boy is my only drug now
God Bless you 🙏
Thank you Frank for producing these short story documentaries. I hope people are watching and know that there is light. I pray that she continues to keep that light switch on and stay smiling and full of life.
Thank you once again for sharing 🙏
Hope this may help others
I can’t get over these videos! They are so beautifully made. I’m sure you’ll have your own series on cable one day. Heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time.
She’s beautiful and I’m so happy for her!
Once again. Amazing content !! Keep it going man !!!!
Damn this hits my heart so bad. My sister was addicted for idk years. She has just turned 18 in 2019. She was a young mother to my nephew. She was addicted to shooting up heroin. We tried to help her get clean. I begged her. She ended up getting a bacteria infection in her heart. She passed away Dec.31st 2019. I miss her every damn day! Fuck Heroin and the people who put poor souls through a living hell. I hope shes at peace now. Now we have to worry about my nephew and hope he doesn't fall in with the wrong crowd. Heroin doesn't discriminate it takes victims of any upbringing, race or age. Thanks for making this. I'm so happy for her. I hope I come across her and thank her for sharing her story
She was so young bless her son's soul knowingly he'll stay away from heroin or any hardcore drugs.
Your best one yet. Great video
I’ve been clean for 8 years , god bless keep it up girl
This video was so bitter sweet because I am from Albuquerque and see so many people hooked on this disgusting drug on a daily basis so it's beautiful to see an amazing success story such as this! ! Congrats to you Ortega and to anyone else out there who has been clean even if for 24 hours cause you gotta start somewhere! ✊
I grew up in the north valley, I've been clean now 90 days. It took a long time plus federal prison and getting right in my head. Thank you for keeping it real.
I relate so much. I love this video it hit my heart. Thank you for sharing
Wow. Thanks for making this.
This was so inspiring to watch. I too was addicted to heroin and meth shooting up for 12 years, out on the streets, aka the War Zone of Albuquerque. I found out I was 7 months pregnant, when I went to jail for a warrant. That was on September 16th 2017. I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, perfect baby girl and named her Angel. Because that is just what she is. God sent her to me so save my life from the streets and all the agony I was going through. So, when I watch videos such as this one, I do become emotional, because I know the same exact feeling that she went through and what she went through criminal-wise, and that there is hope and the grass is greener on the other side. Thank you for posting these, from the bottom of my heart. 💖🌹 Nicole Marion
I am a person in recovery..been sober from alcohol for over 8 years now. Today I am a CPSW and my life today is a blessing. Sober life is amazing.
@Luciano Drama Mayorga thanks for your encouraging words as well. I struggled with alcohol for over 20 years and ended up in a fatal accident was what got me sober and other hard life lessons. I am glad you are doing better . take care and God bless.
I’m 19 and been drinking since 18 life is great everybody considers me as a alcoholic but without it I ain’t shit
Love the Duke City Diaries. I grew up there and these videos hit home, especially the raw stories they tell. Great job.
This is an incredible format on so many levels. Please continue making these videos. Thank you
Wish everyone using in my city was this strong! I pray for my city! Great video
I live off Montgomery blvd myself and I’ve lost countless friends to heroin OD. Glad to see she made it out alive, very few do. God bless!
such a good video, I really like what you guys are going in the community. I live here in Albuquerque and I am so happy that this is happening here. story sharing is so healing for others. thank you.
I live in New Mexico I work around Albuquerque but don't live there. I see alot of people on drugs throughout New Mexico. I stay away from people that choose drugs.
Shout out to Frank Blazquez & John Acosta for bringing awareness..keep doin your thing!
Hi from Australia, solid work Frank, +1 subscriber
These videos are great. So glad to see stories like this coming from NM.
Sup
Keep doing what your doing. These videos take me home again
So eloquent...Love your editing..
Man these videos are amazing keep up all the good work and glad to see these people turning themselves around. Much props to you homie
That really hit home for me, I can relate to her on a real level, Stay up girl, & thank you for sharing your story!'
God is good 💪
Thank you for sharing the stories of these amazing young people who have pulled themselves out of their own private hells.
love your instagram glad you're making videos love them
May God ALWAYS bless you Jasmin. Thanks to Frank and Jasmin for sharing this video.
I'm also born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and still live here. Sadly, this is what happened to a lot of my friends. I'm so happy to see her on the other side of the addiction. Also, the shots of Albuquerque are beautiful 💜🎀💜😍 #welldone
This is soooooo dope!!!! Man I love these stories , 😍😍😍 such an inspiration!!! I've been clean almost 1 year!!! The struggle is real... Keep up the good work 💖💖💖
Beautiful video Ese. Love the content. It's bomb watching all these positive stories of my Raza overcoming our tragedies and struggles. Keep up the good work Mi Gente. Arizona is watching.
I'm glad she's made it out alive. I've lost so many friends and even family to drugs. It's hard to get away from it in this city. Great job on the videos and I must say, she is so beautiful lol. Had to throw that in there :p
You'd still hit it after all the John's she's fucked?
YaYyou! Hugs & Love 4 sharing your story!
Thank you for making these videos. 505 familia. Best of luck to you Jasmine I am 60 days clean sober sending you prayers sister!
Fuck congrats on the kick.... I gotta do it again just don't know when :+
Dude...your videos are amazing. I live out in the ABQ now. Mad respect bro.
These videos are so good... makes me really appreciate my brothers and sisters all throughout the 505.
What a dope story and transformation great job bro with these.videos these should be hella longer
Real life.. abq ain’t glitzy and i can say we as a whole are proud of you. Stay strong people, stay safe
Great job on her accomplishments. Your a beautiful person inside & out, don’t destroy it. Proud of you!
Her honesty and work ethic is the most respectful thing
I hope one day my brother has the strength this woman had when she overcame her addiction I'm glad and proud that this woman woke up and got her life back there is no feeling better than to feel alive again
Keep The Content Coming !!!!
We're WATING
Frank, I love your cinematic vision and the way you shape your films; as well as the subject matter. I have watched several and have quickly become a fan-instant like, subscribe and share!
Thank you for sharing and giving me hope for my family member on drugs. 😢
you just got a new sub bro. keep up the good work.
Dude this channel is awesome showing what the outcome can be if you change! Local here, love and no matter what ppl say!
dunno how I just landed here on your channel but new sub! This shit good!!! The content and the editing! Flawless!
That was a great video. My heart and prayers go out to her. I love Albuquerque. Stay blessed girl. Once again great video.👍🇺🇸✌
cinematography is really great way to tell a story. It sucked me in right away. Keep it up..
Good vids man. Keep em coming In!!
The crap we all put ourselves through with our addictions once we sober up and begin a new life for ourselves we all deserve nice things and a good life I was once there myself and totally changed my life around your story is very inspiring keep it up
Love these videos 👌🏾
i really like these videos man great editing and keep up the great work i live in abq new mexico also!
Let’s just hope these people that you shows these story’s stay clean and live a good clean life
May god keep blessing you darling, thank you for touching my heart! And thank you to whom made this documentary 💜
Amazing. You have so much talent.
So much love and respect !
Wow this one really got me by the heart strings !!!!
Good for her I'm glad she just sent you some more she's so beautiful
Beautiful & strong woman to go through what she has. We are proud of you.
I love hearing people overcoming addiction I still pray for my family and friends using.Her story tells it how it is.Much respects.
Thanks!
Great Video!
Being from Buquerque a Hornet I was , now far from there old stomping ground now my life is for the Lord so glad to see good come this very nice will pray for each person in these videos
Great video bro!
You guys have such talent you know how to draw out the true essence of people i would love to see you do a full length with a budget
Amazing Storytelling keep it up!!! For someone in the film industry in NM I think your combination of storytelling and Cinematography is a great mix keep at it.
SO GOOD!!!
Great video. Love seeing this success story of how we control our own destines.