41, JOSIAS MOM SPEAKS PT 2, "I thought coming to ATL was a good idea, now he's a crackhead"

[@cherissewilliams6008]

His mother is VERY well spoken to the point where she’s specific on court dates, timelines etc. I think Josias head was filled with the wrong things about her.

[@aliceangel8768]

For Sure!

[@CAM0244]

Absolutely 💯 she was!! 😮

[@Xwaterwicca]

Yea she seems like a good mom

[@avoniahestle261]

A lot of things he makes up in his own head as well. He suffers from severe mental illness and without medication and therapy it gets worse overtime. I do think his parents did what they could there is no handbook on parenting. We have all fallen short. No one can point fingers at anyone when it comes to doing their best in parenting. It’s super hard to try and raise a kid with mental illness. Trust me I lived it and actually living it. First off their easily lead and the streets will swallow them up real quick. Do too their mental capacity.

[@EllisInWonderland.]

Definitely.

[@LeoSun33]

Only Josias can save Josias. He is an adult now. Everyone has tried to help him. It’s time for him to help himself. Y’all want a better life for him more than HE wants a better life for himself. That man is an addict. He is fighting a different demon right now. He is facing the devil himself.

[@michellej4289]

exactly , she can not live his life for him. he has to be willing, No one can force him to do anything

[@bioshawna]

On point 💯

[@Cecilia-yi5hp]

Correct 💯 percent. She can not live his life for him. Josias must want it. I 🙏🏾 Pray for the entire family.

[@Kim-rf5et]

When you start with parents like these you aren't going to turn out good. Let's be honest. It's time. Parents aren't perfect we make mistakes but these parents aren't doing right. Therefore, your kids won't be going down the right path.

[@healthygyrltea]

We need better mental health services in this Country! We are losing a lot of young people to self medication of street drugs....

[@Hmmisthatright]

I absolutely agree

[@jackiewilliams7876]

@@HmmisthatrightI agree

[@lebronshairline4768]

💯

[@DeeLytes]

This is the truth, mental health is so expensive, but I make mine a priority.

[@KrysBrown89]

You’re right but it’s like in this young man’s case if they don’t want to get help nobody can force them.

[@orlandoevansministriestv5740]

Josiah’s mother helped to confirmed a few things I was thinking. I pray everything works out for this family.

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Amen

[@ellafitz6359]

Amen

[@imabewhoiam7135]

My thoughts exactly.

[@aliceangel8768]

Josias' mom stated, that originally Josias was supposed to be on 7 different medications in (Part 1). Therefore, that explains a lot. In my opinion.

[@timekademery]

That says a lot to me also.

[@robinbaby1]

And that should've been a good enough reason not to leave him in a strange city alone.

[@sherrellbethea8382]

The mom is very transparent. I pray she gets her family back together, whole & drug free

[@BlackPolyQueen]

I’m fawking hollin 😂😂😂😂 as soon as she said she had to sell her Azz, Marcus went straight to interview her like she one the homeless on the streets 😂😂😂😂😂

[@elwilljaymas4176]

😂😂😂

[@MyaVilla88]

😂😂😂

[@YaMamaStillLoveMeTho]

that nigga ears peeked up and his tail start wagglin...somebody need to interview his ass about all this sexual interest in his guest lol

[@Felisha43]

😂😂😂😂

[@mcook-69don]

Yooo fr he line his questions up the same way every time🤣🤣

[@luvncare3364]

This is horrible. Basically these are just interviews airing out business about a young man's demise. Mind you, this is not a therapy appointment, nothing professional, so it's just gossip and strictly entertainment on here. We hear her side for what? How is this supposed to help her son? After viewers hear everyone's side, I'm guessing the objective is to come to the conclusion of who is telling the truth? Then what? Us figuring out stuff has nothing to do with any help but spreading this family's business in the WORST possible way which actually could cause worse damage to all involved. The viewers choose a side.... then what?? Yea. This a soap. I wish people would stop asking Marcus to help. That ain't his job. He can't help every homeless person he interviews. So for the viewers who like watching these, accept reality by not trying to pass this off as educational videos or that this is a good samaritan going out helping the homeless smh. We not therapist. So anything shared on here is just for entertainment, unless someone is seriously moved to help these people.

[@tuliptea1249]

Yes, I totally agree Marcus needs a small mental health team to be really effective. I’m so sure people would donate to help him with that.

[@xavier7124]

Well said....

[@amb2810]

Truth!! There needs to be resources involved to actually help!!

[@NicolePhenix]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 You broke it all the way down !

[@xavier7124]

I couldn't get past the 5 min mark

[@stasi6206]

I SEE WHERE JOSIA GETS HIS LOOKS , HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL MOTHER. I PRAY BLESSING TO HER AND HER SON'S .

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

His mama is a pretty woman but Josius looks like James-his father

[@ShandaP018]

The latest gf favors his mom

[@sjackson9269]

@@ShandaP018she really does

[@lebronshairline4768]

​@@SONJASAVEDBYGRACEi think he looks like her and James

[@michellej4289]

he does look like his mother

[@Bigmama415]

My mom is dealing with my brother who’s an addict and he’s done and said a lot of shit which people thought were true, He completed a program but still showing addict behavior this shit isn’t easy

[@lebronshairline4768]

I know the feeling. My brother has been an addict since his late teens, he in his early 40s now and still won't go to rehab. He tried yrs ago , but walked out or didn't stay long. We just keep praying

[@michellej4289]

trust me I know! I have 4 sons with 1 that acts just like Josias and instead of b being responsible and accountable for his decisions in life he blames EVERYBODY else.. smh. and creates and exaggerates to gain pity. smh...

[@djuanaberuk9908]

​@@lebronshairline4768 Why do you all keep praying for him? He is fine. He has lived his life to his 40s and possibly will outlive you all and has outlived many that you all thought he wouldn't. I believe in the power of prayer but I think you and your family would do better to pray for each other. Pray that the trauma of caring so much for your brother has not and does not hinder you from showing love to other family members who go ignored because you all are focused on one person's addiction. God's Blessings on you and your family.

[@ellafitz6359]

@@djuanaberuk9908 well said 👍

[@LOVEDTODEATHPODCAST]

@@michellej4289 yesssss and what’s funny people who are oblivious to what we are going through BELIEVE their manipulation! Especially other family! My son was a great kid with no complaints until we also moved to the city and at 18 graduation I noticed something was different. He’s in LA walking the streets, 4,plane tickets later he’s still there and all of the questions was mom and dad in home, did anything happen to you….all of it is not necessarily relevant. My son had both of us and everything he never needed and here we are. Nobody knows unless you know

[@nesha500tw]

I believe his mom loves him. he’s grown and she’s under going surgeries she can’t do much. much love to this mom!❤️

[@nikikhan3995]

Now Josias is saying she passed away from stomach cancer.

[@RteeAlvarez]

@@nikikhan3995josias is a pathological liar, he lies so much it’s unbelievable

[@stylee_icon463]

Constantly praying for Josias and chris , they will overcome .

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

Yes 🙌🏽

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

🙏🏽

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

❤

[@monaiswholisticliving]

Ase’ Gratitude… the more we all manifest positive energy towards them it will eventually touch them. Words are so powerful.

[@greenrodney45]

you don't over come them type of issues you have to treat them with medication

[@aliceangel8768]

My family, friends, and I genuinely believe Josias' mother. Marcus, we are "Very Glad" that you have contacted Josias' mother. She definitely appears to care about Josias' "Well-Being". Maybe, she can inspire Josias to become a productive citizen in society. We hope and pray that you can arrange for Josias and his mother to reunite.

[@lebronshairline4768]

Absolutely

[@antoinettehelm1804]

Josias mom is Pretty. I thinks she's being truthful as well. I wish the absolute best for all of them. I hope and pray Josias can be saved! He has a lot of potential.

[@CaliLove1989]

Damn can she finish before the next question is asked. She can’t explain herself without MARCUS interrupting her.

[@adamcromwell2876]

Issa lie anyway 😂

[@tampapropertygirl3422]

MOM - I want to make you aware that most background checks only cover the past 7 years. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), puts a restriction on how much of the past can be searched for most data. Google your state to confirm. If not, move to a state where this rule applies. Don't allow your background to keep you down. You were convicted over 7 years ago. You are only 41 years old. You have plenty of time to get your life back on track. God Bless!!

[@aliceangel8768]

Great Advice!

[@orlandoevansministriestv5740]

I totally agree!

[@amonbrown3171]

💯

[@angelah.3402]

She's a liar, and makes excuses and blames her situation on other things. No felony from almost 20 years ago is going to affect someone getting a job. Plus, according to her, she's moved around to several states since then. I doubt all these potential jobs are doing nation wide background checks.

[@LearnTheParableOfTheFigTree]

People so critical these days. You have to get a felony EXPUNGED off your record. This isn’t traffic tickets or misdemeanors. And with the technology we have today, they can search back to Adams record and address in Eden. Just pray for them, this is a sad story from beginning to end 😢

[@gpelzer4240]

I’m 41 my oldest son is 20 when I see this all I can say is thank God for Jesus

[@beecher127]

Just the luck of the draw. Jesus is not favoring you over mentally I’ll people or babies in extreme poverty or r@p3 victims. That would be wrong . Your mind has concocted this false characteristic of your god favoring you over others. Case you didn’t know

[@Antowjack]

I believe she was truthful about everything. She went to jail for over 10 years when Josius was 3. She seem like she got out and got custody of his older brother and then Josius. This woman has health issues and cant beg and chase Josius. I believe her and wish the best for her and her boys.

[@aliceangel8768]

Exactly!

[@carnellgalloway9314]

The math don't add up josiais is 3 that mean his older brother is 11 years old when she went to jail...10 years means older brother is 21 and josiais is 13 years old when she got out of prison...

[@FaithandNova]

The math isn’t adding up. She said she had to get custody of the other son who she said was 15. That’s impossible, her oldest had to have been an adult when she got out.

[@FaithandNova]

@@carnellgalloway9314EXACTLY that’s a lie about fighting for custody. Ppl aren’t listening they are straight up in their emotions.

[@Antowjack]

@@carnellgalloway9314 Mathematicians now huh

[@ganjagranny4208]

Its really obvious now why Josias treats females and males the way he does. Hes never been taught the value of a relationship 🙏🙏 I get the frustration with the mom but Josias has really taken a beat down with passing him from home to home to home. I still say, "It ALWAYS starts in the Home". Value your children more than these men whom have no future or doesnt want a future. Cheers💨🙏💖

[@venusbaptiste8210]

....AND his FATHER not being around....

[@amb2810]

💯💯💯💯

[@Ray-pi1kj]

This interview with his mom gives a lot of insight on everything he has gone through.

[@louislark3068]

Assiduously listening to Josiah's mother's perspective, Josiah basically wants to do what he wants to do.

[@LA-gf5re]

JOSIAS LOOKS JUST LIKE HIS MOM🎉❤THANKS FOR SHARING MARCUS 👍🏼🙏🏽💯

[@gbaby197]

You can tell this lady is not lying about anything! Her son thinks he grown and don't have to listen to anyone no more so she doing her best to show she loves him and he taking it for granted cuz he want to do whatever he wants and once he find out it's rules he don't want to follow he's outta there and try to blame everybody else for what he's going through! He needs help and rehab and counseling! She tried!💯

[@PrettyGrlzRoc]

She took no accountability!! She uprooted him when she was unstable herself. She was fresh out of prison, prostituting for money, and living with other people. Takes NO accountability for being missing from Josias life from 3-14 years old! I don’t believe one bit that she took a charge for Josiah dad! She says they weren’t even together and James had another girlfriend. What women in their right mind would leave their 3 year old for 10 years for a man they aren’t even with. Maybe she really is that silly.

[@amb2810]

💯💯💯 yes it’s the uprooting for me, when his dad wanted to be in his life. Why take him away to another state. Sounds like revenge versus a genuine desire to relocate him for good reasons.

[@protectedpeace2649]

Exactly!! No accountability!! That’s what bothers me!! Accountability is the first step in healing!!!

[@BlazeBoxing]

She took accountability what u talking about? She said she went to jail that’s why she was missing

[@imtheoneandonlyhighlyfavou2980]

Both of them failed Josia. No one is taking accountability. They both is not being honest. At the end of the day this is their child, a child who is feeling abandoned, who ran to the streets for comfort and find solace in street drugs. If they truly wanted to save this child then they will put their differences aside for him but guess what they won't because no on wants to take accountability. Unfortunately he will suffer and become another victim of circumstances. Peace, Love, and Light.

[@adamcromwell2876]

​@imtheoneandonlyhighlyfavou2980 james did take accountability. He did when he drove 9 hours and lost his job for jo. She wasn't there because she chose to take a charge. Idc what you say, she's a terrible parent

[@sue3119]

The mum is nothing like I pictured her, I like her (didn't think I would) and I believe her I pray things turn out good for them all

[@rdrd6179]

At no point does she ever take accountability for her actions as his mom. There's no way a mom with a 3 year old would take a charge for someone else and leave her baby for 10 years....smh

[@amb2810]

That’s what I’m saying!! No accountability, and stares dead in the camera with pride like, “I said what I said”. No remorse, and proud of her actions. The repentance needs to happen. We all need to repent so I’m not judging. But this right here, she’s not even trying to see how she contributed to any of this. Lord help us all!!

[@bp1678]

I'm sure she didn't tell them give her 10 years and his father was in college, she did what she thought would be best in the situation. Father's are suppose to be leaders in the home!

[@rdrd6179]

Father's absolutely should be head of the household, however, that's why you should marry before you carry. Women make bad decisions on the men they select and then wonder why things turn out like this. She stated that she was doing some illegal stuff, so it is possible that she took a charge that she was involved in. The victim is still the child. However like someone once said, accountability is women's kryptonite....smh

[@bp1678]

I agree, just saying to me she made the best decision after the fact, but I absolutely agree with marry before you carry and women choosing their husband and children fathers wisely.

[@moniquegarcia1011]

You'd be surprised especially when You're in love with a street dude. I'm pretty sure when she took the charge she didn't think it'd be for 10 years away

[@annparsons9375]

I APOLOGIZE TO MOM FROM PREVIOUS COMMENT! JOSIAS IS A GROWN MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR HIMSELF AND THE CROWD HE CHOOSES TO CALL FRIENDS! WHICH HARDLY EVER ARE.........FRIENDS! THEY DON'T LIKE HIM, PERIOD POINT BLANK! GOD BLESS

[@aliceangel8768]

I agree! Negative comments are "Unnecessary!"

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

When you know better you do better 😊

[@annparsons9375]

@@fatonyalmitchell3281 PRAYER CHANGES 🙏 EVERYTHING

[@KeionaRoshelleXO]

Same here. I judged her based on what James and Josias said. I apologize to the mom as well.

[@C.Masala]

20 years old is not a grown man 🤷🏾

[@cali_5107]

I know kids from 2 parent outstanding homes who are wayward children. Marcus I pray none of your kids have any issues because you will soon realize it’s not in your control.

[@AK.126]

I know some too. I know some came from great homes and went wayward. In most cases they just wanted to experience life on the other side because to them it looked like fun and they got caught up.

[@michellej4289]

That is very true. There are MAANY children th at grow up in 2 parent household with good upbringing that still go left. Bottom line children/ and young people are going to do what they want to do. As parents we love them and do all that we can to parent them and teach them that they may go the right way in life. But because they choose not to, does not mean that it is necessarily the parents fauult .

[@wildfiregirl1556]

Facts and blessings.

[@willbejoyce5936]

My 4 cousins came from 2 parents. They turned out bad drugs and jailed. Dropped out of school and My other cousins came from a single parent their mom raised them very well they done college and married and have great job

[@lionmotivation8250]

Been waiting on this for a long time. Feels like we finally getting the TRUTH!!! Thank you for getting her side of the story for us.

[@surfingtangents2229]

Whew Chile! *So WHO is going to save Josias????* .... This is too much 😩

[@michellej4289]

Josias has to want to be saved

[@prettylady7893]

I WANNA SAY THIS SIR... IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ALREADY HAD SOME TYPE OF NEGATIVE FEELIN TOWARDS THE MOM BEFORE HER INTERVIEW AND THAT'S NOT OK...UR CUTTIN HER OFF AND BEIN KINDA SHADY ESPECIALLY IN PART ONE🤔 IJS😌

[@iashiamcduffy9924]

Mad at him and you??? But not mad at herself.... Sad on so many levels! Prayers for Josiah

[@venusbaptiste8210]

Josias is a GROWN UP MAN....after 18, they make their own decisions....he didn't want to follow the rules, therefore, he was put out

[@thestrangemanreturns]

exactly, she failed as a parent.

[@angelabates3931]

She was mad because she felt like he wasn't responding to her outreach but went to dad's. I'm so sure she deals with her demons every day & night.

[@venusbaptiste8210]

@@thestrangemanreturns where was the Father at??

[@thestrangemanreturns]

@@venusbaptiste8210 they both failed..don't deflect. He's interviewing HER

[@AlyciaNicole]

Marcus, being patronizing and condescending isn’t the way to go, and isn’t a true off when it comes to interviewing people. Maybe that’s something you should think about..

[@AK.126]

You're going to always find a way to ask a woman about sex especially during childhood. At this point I honestly believe you can't help yourself.

[@georgiaisom6347]

😂He's sick. He just cant help it. He definitely wanted dig deeper.

[@terpry72]

I hate when he does that! That is why I kind of only watch him now when it is Josias. I mean what is the purpose of asking the person what particular sex acts they had to do when they were abused!

[@vanessawhetstone6439]

@@terpry72especially when he asked that white woman who was on meth how was the sec w Josias

[@xavier7124]

He is beyond drive-by interviews.... He is doing what he is expected to do when a person is off their Medication.... being mentality unstable doesn't take anything away from his intelligence.... Geesh!

[@meteorbaby369]

Well Im glad shes not really dead. Wild Josias said she was dead with such conviction. You gotta be really detached to say that.

[@DeeLytes]

That woman is very smart and I’m supporting her 100%

[@aliceangel8768]

Exactly!

[@AK.126]

I agree

[@Geordan419]

why in the world would you ask her when she lost her virginity? 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Oh lord! Josia was doomed from the beginning.

[@Bigmama415]

I’m from San Francisco ca.. It’s so easy for young adults to get hooked on drugs… So please stop blaming the mother, addicts lie and for anyone to believe an addict is brainless

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Elon musk trying to get more people to move there for......X

[@michellej4289]

exactly!

[@TheTruthO9]

Has anyone of you all been in a relationship and you ask your significant other mother questions to find out more about them on how they grew up. That's what Marcus is doing with Josias's mom. Josias is the star of Marcus's heart. 🌈 Marcus doesn't care too much about women thats why he ask these women all these outlandish questions. Marcus couldn't wait to ask Josias's mom did she get molested as a child. But when she said she sold herself for money Marcus got excited.

[@robinbaby1]

She fell for the okie doke lol. She was supposed to be talking about Josias not telling her life story. Marcus tried to question his father like that but didn't fall for it and stayed on the topic of Josias. By the way she answered his questions, she's a lot like her son, they don't like taking accountability for their actions.

[@TheTruthO9]

@@robinbaby1 ❣️

[@belindacarter1285]

I believe the mother because he does act out when he does not get his way I believe her

[@keratv1400]

Her story makes the most sense out of the 3. She aint got nothing to hide i believe her. Hope Josias get his life on track n stop lying 😅

[@zyajones9360]

The mother seem so concern & caring about her lost in space son ....but sometimes you gotta leave it up to God ....🙏 my prayers are with you Sis .. 🙏

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Agree

[@hellabreeshhh]

Foh y'all kill me with this ish.. if that was a man saying this stuff... Y'all would be saying he ain't shidd smh 😂... Gotta Lotta hypocrites in the world 🌎

[@adamcromwell2876]

​@@hellabreeshhh😂 wtf is wrong with them!? Who takes a charge for their ex who already has a girl. Her story so mixed up . Shawty cooked

[@Kmaieturnage40truthsector]

She took no responsibility!😒

[@ladimu1]

None.

[@aliceangel8768]

No one is Perfect!

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

How did you determine that from a quick interview ⁉️

[@synexthebarbarian8006]

How do a woman get out of prison get custody of a child? The justice system is messed up. That wouldn't happen for the father

[@protectedpeace2649]

She claims, they were able to prove neglect and abuse from the grandparents and dad!! I really wanna hear more about that bc idk if I can believe that part about the grandparents!! Josius said he suffered abuse from mom and dad but nvr the grandparents!!! Ofc idk how true any of it is!! I just would think, he would of mentioned that! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@TcVideoHosting]

She didn't say it happened over night.Some people momma don't give up

[@stephcann]

So glad to see you reached out to his Mom. I am praying for the whole family. Especially Josias 🙏🏽☝🏽💜

[@Kmaieturnage40truthsector]

Josias never had a chance......😢

[@surfingtangents2229]

He really didn't 😞❤

[@jackiewilliams7876]

I see why he like he is now.

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

😢

[@YaMamaStillLoveMeTho]

oh and right on for uploading these back to back

[@Ms.Royalty7743]

I don't like how he told her was you moved him down there 😩 like dude. Just like she said she thought she moved. He might be better off in a new. Come on. You know better. You know that's how some black mothers think.

[@curious1sims769]

Yes, I didn't like that at all

[@PrettyGrlzRoc]

She never should’ve uprooted him! She was missing from his life fro 3 to 14 years old!! How could she give him a better life when she fresh out of prison

[@danagardner4012]

I’m glad she’s cleaning everybody’s opinions up including Marcus👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾

[@Soj-88]

Hearing both sides gives a lot of perspective and opportunity to help

[@theedgeofjay7273]

10000 prayer for Josias I can't imagine being a parent and my child is on the street God knows my mind body and soul would be drained of everything just the fight for my child would never end prayers

[@misslove7698]

I'm a mother and my young adults started to become disrespectful along with doing what they wanted to do so I had to show tough love for my own sanity and blood pressure, although they reside with one is with their father and the other with grandmother worrying about them daily is eating me alive. As a mother to a young adult living on the street has to me mentally taking a toll on her but all you can do is put them in God's hand and when they've gotten tired just be there with opened arms

[@theedgeofjay7273]

​@@misslove7698I'm so sorry I can only imagine !! I'm a mom of 3 and they all are still young and I get anxious thinking about the future I can only imagine how it is on your mental I'm praying for you as well keep ❤

[@Rose187-p4f]

To much instability in his childhood also messed him up

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

😢

[@DeeLytes]

She was portrayed wrong, and I knew the dad was full of shit

[@thomash1268]

Yup, There is always the other side of the story.

[@orlandoevansministriestv5740]

Right

[@1707_DP]

Me & Josiah has such similar stories, yet drastically different paths. His story has brought me to tears multiple times. I don’t trust neither of his parents, but it could just be me intertwining our stories.

[@chrrylocks]

Some of my childhood friends parents were so morally corrupted and money driven, they made my parents look like saints. I steal didn't appreciate my parents, but I didn't disrespect. Most of us are repeating the same lessons our parents did not learn from. I'm think either way parents should bring people closer to the Most High. I'm saying the Most High not religions. People just looking for answers in the wrong places. So did or does parents, dysfunction just becomes a vicious cycle that needs breaking. I use to think children didn't ask to be here nor ask for their parents. Now I believe more likely most asked to be here and their parents. We just forget the purpose and assignment. Looking outwardly, instead of inwardly. As a child you would not understand the song Harry Hippie nor Marry Hippie. As an adult you're thankful to understand.😢

[@michellej4289]

could be

[@cynthiamcdaniel2474]

I totally agree with you, there are secrets that only Jo knows.

[@Kim-rf5et]

No you are right. The parents didn't set him up the way he needed to be and I don't mean financially I mean they didn't teach him right. He saw more than he should there is other way to go starting here.

[@1707_DP]

@@Kim-rf5et This is the reason babies shouldn’t have babies. By the time they mature as parents it’s to late most of the time. They spend the rest of their lives as parents trying to reverse something that you can’t reverse. Their kids can’t unsee the things they saw, or unfeel the feelings they felt. Ends up with parents living with regrets & kids living with demons.

[@daynalevis2250]

What was she charged with , doing 10 years?

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

I’m thinking either murder or selling dope 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@aliceangel8768]

Nobody's business!

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

@@aliceangel8768 I agree ☝🏽 and you’re right, curiosity got the best of me, I was just wondering 💭 is all, and I really do apologize Alice.

[@lebronshairline4768]

​@@_ALICIA_2sounds about right

[@daynalevis2250]

@@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE haha.

[@cali_5107]

Love this mom I believe every of her. A person who tells their truth is not about to lie about another’s.

[@tristan583]

Lol

[@sweetjane7375]

I dont understand why she thought she could leave her son that long and come back everything was going to be peaches and cream. Regardless he going to feel like she abandoned him. Kids dont need Jordans.

[@bp1678]

Both his parents seem not all there, sad.

[@Felisha43]

I see why Josiah’s is they way he is. Imagine being a child and your mom is gone from age 3-14. Truly ashamed she hasn’t taken accountability for her actions. He’s been from pillow to post and now the streets. It’s like no one wants him. She keeps saying Josiah’s is this and that. Well it’s YOUR fault he’s an attention seeker, drug addicted, their, womanizer etc etc. whew!!

[@teelacara8922]

I 100% agree

[@AK.126]

She has taken accountability. She admitted she wasn't there because she was locked up and being that she wasn't there and his daddy was blame him if you must blame someone. He's the one that raised him.

[@orlandoevansministriestv5740]

You must have missed the interview. She most certainly took accountability. Josias is grown now. His cannot live his life using his mother’s absence as a reason for his choices.

[@michellej4289]

I dd not hear her take any accountability for her failures. However, I do not blame her for some of the decisions Josiah is making

[@Felisha43]

⁠​⁠@@AK.126i did not hear any accountability. I heard excuses. She blamed the father. However, his did not raise him. He was raised by his grandparents.

[@cfgpropertiesllc7292]

Finally someone who makes sense.

[@martyrobinson8954]

I never understood why people be getting mad at Marcus for his interviews when he's just doing his job and what he loves.... Plus majority of the people that he interviews are grown

[@lebronshairline4768]

💯

[@hellabreeshhh]

She low key was flirting with the goat 🐐 Marcus.

[@ypajay7658]

Prolly because he’s makin money off of these people pain & they are suffering , now if he’s helping them out that’s different

[@IntenseEmotionz]

She is something else in my opinion she didn't care enough for him or didn't know how to care for him not sure but one of those for sure

[@teelacara8922]

Probably both

[@Catherine26791]

Wait wasn'ts he a kid when she had him? 14?

[@lebronshairline4768]

Thanks for telling your side Alice

[@ericmcmillan2831]

Why do so many people feel compelled to go Atlanta? If you want to go to another major city, there are numerous other viable options. Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ. These areas actually have stronger economies than ATL. You go to Atlanta if you already have the bag.

[@NewlifeNewbeginnings2]

He looks like the both of them, wow!! I pray for him to overcome all of this. Mental Health is no joke and if that’s not right, you’re not right, trust me I know💯💯

[@cwill2285]

This is starting to feel exploitive.

[@Raqi_Noir]

It's been that, this nigga think he sally Jessy Raphael

[@PrettyGrlzRoc]

Well don’t watch

[@GodFavorsMe444]

Josias is a pathalogical lier and I dont believe a word he says....He needs to get in his mind that he cant continue to blame his parents forever and that he is a MAN now and do what he needs to do to get himself together...until then he is going to continue to go in this downward spiral....praying for him. Its not good to have an addict living in your household....too much stress and drama.

[@FromGhettoToGated.]

Aww she lost her mom earlier in life wow! She is gorgeous mom. God please help Josius to get sober. I don't believe in medicine. Medication ain't no different from street drugs

[@welcometowtfnewschronicles9926]

She don’t even know how old her son is

[@redhead3621]

She need to take accountability on her part too instead of putting everything all on the Dad because no one force her to take that charge that took her away from both of her boys. Josias feels abandon by her because she was not present in his life..She took a charge that she really did not have to take💯

[@amb2810]

💯💯💯

[@mistynorman3172]

I believe every word this woman is saying 💯

[@tanyag4699]

Respect to the Contant creator. This young man story is starting to feel like is being exploited for clicks and views.

[@KD-dl7ov]

You wrong for asking her “well you’re the one that brought him out here” as if she’s the reason for his choices she moved him them for a better life but it took a turn for the worse that’s not her fault and you clearly don’t think before you speak

[@STERRY971]

This is extremely interesting

[@staceygoddist507]

Josias is a Whole TV Show. His Mom is iteresting and honest too. You should make a Real live TV show for them. I truly think the world would watch 😮....

[@DyllanNoRegrets]

Congrats to you Mom!! Keep pushing ♥️🦾🙏🏽

[@adamthomas4638]

It makes so much sense josias is a little kid in his head an in real life he lies because he's so immature but he don't want to do nothing he don't want to do or respect rules like wtf he was staying in buckhead but couldn't follow the rules an he was disrespectful that sucks cause marcus want to help but his mom is telling the truth he's acting out cause he's so immature he wants to there in the streets cause there's no rules he thinks its a party he's in way to deep he thinks he's tough he needs medicine an real steps to follow but he don't want to do anything he just playing thinking its all a game but the streets ain't no game they will play you

[@Nunnyuh]

Opposition Defiance Disorder triggers: Problems with parenting that may involve a lack of supervision, inconsistent or harsh discipline, or abuse or neglect may contribute to developing ODD

[@beautycollection7019]

Playing victim is a very bad addiction… She doesn’t even know that man’s age both his parents are liars Go get your Son before you have to identify that man in them streets

[@naturalbeauty242]

Mom becareful of this guy who is following you and your family. Something isn't right i can feel it in my soul he's in love with your son he took your son to his home to take a shower who does that.The streets are talking becareful of Marcus affection towards josias.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

Why take your kids out of a stable environment when you are not yet stable. Huumm!!

[@bennettaworley5511]

I moved my kid to ATL and it was a complete disaster. 8 months, we moved right back home. ATL is no place to move a teenager. I saw nothing but danger when we moved there for my daughter. I thought it was a good idea too, houses were cheap, but nah..

[@dukeyoungsworkout513]

It's bad when the interviewer knows your son age and the mother doesn't.

[@oddibaddx]

Her selling her body and when , at what age is so irrelevant for the interviewer to keep going back to that topic 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TAIPIETHADON]

I feel like the interviewer is biased against this parent bc of his relationship with Josias. He seems to assume like he has all the pieces of her life when he met this man as an addict. He’s taking his word as if he is an outstanding sober citizen. He’s making it seem like she is the blame for moving to atl or for josias being this way. If he is this invested why not take him to a free clinic that helps with drug addiction idk , he just seems defensive of josias and it’s weird bc he’s not a good person through and through as an ADDICT. I don’t see him asking the father nearly as many invasive questions, weird. Black men always have a different energy for black women, like we’re to blame for everything, our adult children’s mistakes, the way they live after being led and taught to be decent people when if we’re technical yes a mothers job is never done but once they are an adult, you no longer have the patience you had with them when they were children, not do you have to put up with disrespect or negativity from an adult. My Child or not. That’s why a lot of peoples children are so entitled and fucked up on drugs, YALL GIVE THEM WHATEVER THEY WANT EVEN WHEN THEIR IN THEIR 20s, this was not a thing in the 90s. Kids was itchin to leave the nest, now it’s all about leaving the nest as late as possible smh. Best of luck to this family though and pray josias is able to seek rehabilitation.

[@olumidekolajo4133]

When you have mental health issues and you go on to develop a drug problem it’s a fast track recipe for disaster . I pray he accepts the help and turns his life around

[@dee7dee]

Praying for this young Josias.

[@martisabatey6728]

I believe they sent Josias to Pomegranate. It was a treatment center that was closed down due to misconduct here in Columbus, Oh. They probably over medicated Josias. I know for sure the staff was under qualified. She does not know his age. Damn. Love to ASI! As a mother I never heard a loving tone or felt any emotional attachment when referencing her son. Be accountable. I’m going to get mine regardless. Love you Marcus. You are the real MVP. You expose the bs! Real King ish! Columbus Oh is fast too love. Ppl get bodied here. You chose Atlanta for your own desires. Not his. Stop it! Y’all all run to the A like a new life is there waiting with your name on it and either get caught up or run your ass back 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cheriedaniels7965]

Facts I live in Cleveland people get killed everyday for nothing..... the world is the world but I don't care what state city or country you go you're going too. She wanted to move there

[@antonettestrong1430]

Marcus want her to be the bad guy so bad and why she tell him she sold her ass before 😂😂😂 he love that

[@a.m.styles9759]

The worst mistake mom made was to take a 10 year bid for James. She ultimately chose James freedom over her son. You cant rewrite history but Josias is owned a sincere apology from his mother.

[@dayreal3243]

Major valid point. Parents responsibility to see your children through life. Not society responsibility. Never give up on young relatives. Society is in a horrendous condition

[@BlackPolyQueen]

Chile she didn’t even know her own son age😫🤦🏽‍♀️, now that’s says a lot

[@Czipporah]

I don't remember my kids birthdays... but I'm with them 24/7... she seems tired.

[@BlackPolyQueen]

@@Czipporah that’s something I could never forget, sorry.

[@SunBloodTV]

You out looking for fault colors in folks isn’t going to get you no where

[@BlackPolyQueen]

@@SunBloodTV what?

[@Marie68886]

My momma forget my age but she’s older and always have a lot on her mind, to me it’s not a big deal

[@ITyler-lp6po]

Josias reminds me a lot of the late Jean-Michel Basquiat. Creative, charismatic and rebellious spirit that could not fit into a conventional lifestyle. Jean was the same way despite coming from a two-parent, middle class household with a successful father. Mother apparently had some mental health challenges and was committed to a hospital. Jean started wilding out as a teen, ran away from home, hit the streets, cut all his hair off, got into drugs. He got lucky by having a love/talent for canvas art that brought him fame, money and legendary status. However, despite all of this, he could not shake his self-destructive, rebellious behavior and drug addiction which ended his life by age 27. It’s going to take a miracle to turn Josias’ life around.

[@Kim-rf5et]

No these parents aren't good, healthy parents. You can try to big them up but they aren't. And the cycle is repeating itself. I was with the mom until she said she sold herself as it that was normal. The parents aren't good. Be mad if you want but that's just truth.

[@ITyler-lp6po]

⁠@@Kim-rf5et oh, you may have misread my comment. I was referring to the parents of Jean-Michel Basquiat and his decent upbringing in a middle-class home. I can tell that Josias went through some mess with his parents.

[@fendiq2105]

part two Should we over look the father having some mental issues..Ok Marcus if the mother was reaching out to you about her son. Why did you overlook her, it seems to me since Josias is a young man you figured he needs his father. Without knowing the father's background or history. Maybe you should of considered talking to both parents from the beginning. im waiting on part 3

[@AlmondJoy4u]

He seems to have become friends with the dad lol

[@curious1sims769]

You're right about that

[@fendiq2105]

​@@AlmondJoy4uthat's exactly what I was thinking

[@PrettyGrlzRoc]

The mom did reach out in the beginning. She didn’t reach out until later. She would leave a few comments. But she waited to reach out Marcus

[@fendiq2105]

​@PrettyGrlzRoc That's not what I heard & I didn't hear Marcus dispute it. Marcus didn't involve the mother cause of the conversations the father was having with him. I get it, though he figured Josias needed his father.

[@ashleylebeaux7242]

All I see are a bunch of comments failing to hold this woman accountable for her part. If Josias’ dad spent 10 years of his life in prison this entire comment thread would be calling him a deadbeat screaming how he failed his child. “She’s pretty” “She speaks well”. Good for her! How is any of that helping her young son that is now a full drug addict on the streets? Let’s hold her pretty incarcerated self to the same standards you would hold his dad to. She is unstable and doesn’t have a home of her own. Before running to the courts how about make sure you are stable FIRST & have the tools your child needs to get better and be successful. Dad said she popped back up. This is what it sounds like is true. Her stripping him from his dad wasn’t going to save him. Second video she brags about selling herself and providing to buy Jordan’s… what a joke! Hold her accountable for her actions like you all hold his dad. Let’s be real and look beyond a “pretty face”.

[@protectedpeace2649]

💯💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️

[@tkayla888]

Sex education class did the opposite of what it was intended to do, the school pretty much put the idea in your head and brought on a lot of curiosity that’s how I ended up pregnant at 15

[@Blacktd-h1d]

The school didn't make u get pregnant lemme guess the white man is the reason u in the ghetto to ? And lemme guess u think white women want ur AZZ 🍑 to ? .....typical

[@DyllanNoRegrets]

I need to see how he talks to Josias father because I’m not so much a fan of his technique with mom for lack of a better word

[@ellafitz6359]

We can see everything she said about Josia's is true from watching him on interviews, we comment that he need help but I think both parents have tried to do what is best for Josia's he refuses help n runs away, Both of his parents are really heartbroken seeing him a looking mess, on drugs, living on the streets. He has a good family that all love him, this is so sad how these young people on drugs don't care about anybody or anything, I'm still Praying for him

[@YungRichSteve]

Shit crazy mane hope this kid gets some help smoking crack is wack and hopefully he wakes up and realizes