The Beautiful Amanda. (Last Interview)

[@amorg26]

Clean 5yrs off of heroin 12/13/19 (10yr battle) To everyone still in the struggle: there’s hope. It’s possible. And life can be beautiful. ✌🏼

[@bodhicittafoundation9473]

Congratulations!

[@thomasbrinkley1980]

Congrats#KeepPounding!!!

[@esh2976]

Congratulations Keep coming back

[@rononeal979]

It will be a year for me 05. 09 2020.. 19 year battle. From black tar to china white than fentanyl

[@JosePerez-ok8ez]

Thats cool god bless u my dad was struggling with heroin sadly he didn't make it through.

[@jenniferbradshaw298]

i been clean off heroin for a year and a half,lost many friends,its a miracle im still alive,these people need help.they are good people,drugs are the devil.

[@frumpty_cumpty]

stay strong ✊ you and the others that are recovering.

[@WengoYo]

Keep it up! I'm proud of you.

[@lancewilson3785]

How do you help them. She just said she was clean for 2 years but just was not done so she went right back to it. So it was her choice to be a drug addict .

[@JohnSmith-tj6vz]

Good for you Jennifer 👍 How are you doing

[@darrellclark9596]

Keep fighting the good fight.. God Bless!

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

"I wasn't done.". A powerful phrase, full of such self harm.

[@crystalbrawl9347]

Willy Cheese you hit the nail on the head. I’ve heard that phase at least one hundred times from ex addicts but have never heard it put in that way. So sad, but true.

[@danikarena5523]

Flat Accord Music it’s the truth, you have to be done to be done. I wasn’t a prostitute, but I was a heroin addict on & off for 13 years, and I fiiiiiiinally after several,several detoxes, and treatments, jail, prison.... I still did it after that, but it wasn’t until I was so done living that life that I flushed it one night & I slipped a couple times in like the first month, but I’ve now been clean for almost 7 years!! If I can do it, anyone can... and I know she can, she’s beautiful & intelligent... I hope this was her last interview because she was sick & tired of being sick & tired! ❤️

[@danikarena5523]

gary meschede exactly... so happy to hear this! ❤️

[@spinnanz]

Although powerful, it was wrong. It is "the drug wasnt done with me".

[@BudsCartoon]

It's the same with cigarettes. You can't quit until YOU really want to. All the pills and patches and shit won't work if you still want to smoke. When you want to quit, cold turkey is a cinch.

[@redriver6541]

As a herniated disc.....to addict....to recovering addict...... THIS can happen to ANYBODY in ANY walk of life. Anyone making fun of or talking down to this young lady had better watch out.....you're an injury, traumatic event, or bad decision away from this girl's life. Have some empathy......nobody getting off this granite spaceship alive....it's how we treat each other while we're here that matters.

[@primitiveorganism9571]

I’ve got 5 disc completely gone!!! I’m bone on bone and have been for yrs now.. nothing Dr can do at all.. it’s live with it or well you know... I’ve been on strong meds for well over a decade.. have never gone to the street stuff but I know my body needs to have it... So with my experience and having family that’s od and died I really do think it’s a choice to a point...

[@goose7574]

Your story is the same as mine. On October 3, 2002, I fell during class (while going to school to become a personal trainer and Nutritionist). I tried to tough it out, but in 2006, the pain was just too bad still, so I went to the doctors and he put me on a "pain management program." He didn't explain what could happen and that really makes me mad, even to this day. After over 4 years, I decided to quit, and it was horrible. I personally didn't ever get into Heroin, but I took any type of pain medication I could get my hands on, so I wouldn't go through withdrawals... Vicodin, Percs, Dilaudid, Morphine, etc. Long story short, I actually went to a pain specialist and now take Buprenorphine for long acting pain management. Yes, for those who will say it's still a medication close to pain pills, I know. But besides my herniated disc between L5/S1, I have severe Endometriosis (have tried different medications, birth controls, multiple surgeries, etc) and there's only so much pain I can endure. I've been on Buprenorphine for over 4 years now, and the dose has been the SAME since the start (unlike Percs, Vicodin, etc, when it always goes up). If people have legit pain and are trying to find something to help, I would recommend it. Europe has actually been using it for long acting pain management for years. I've literally gone from an average 7/10 on the pain scale to usually being a 1/2 and not feeling high, AND also not going through withdrawals anymore.

[@goose7574]

@@primitiveorganism9571 It sounds like you've personally been able to continue with a script, a lot of times, especially around 2010, many Doctors lowered scripts, and or took people off completely. It's usually those situations, where people DON'T feet the proper help to actually ween off the drugs, find the proper pain therapy, etc., and they are left to just fend for themselves.

[@joqu6971]

Truth, it can and does happen to every single demographic

[@briandwiggins1576]

@tucan sam Jesus is still in the miracle business.

[@lunalindsay1991]

Been sober 5 years and I wish I could bottle this amazing raw Serenity and share it with the still sick and suffering

[@rileymcintosh4852]

You can't but yes it would be so awesome if you could. I have been clean since 2011 October 18th and I pray every single day for my serenity

[@roncoats1699]

@@rileymcintosh4852 hey

[@jinavl]

Congrats hun..God bless ya

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

Peace Yes

[@ginnyanderson500]

I just cannot believe, the number of precious beautiful Souls caught in this horrible life ☹️

[@paulabrown4004]

I couldn't help but notice that you have a wonderful heart.....thank you for being an understanding human being. 💕 and blessings to you.

[@jeziscricket4448]

Walk outside there are plenty of them

[@moonlight-ir2rt]

Dont forget celebrities

[@sheatree8520]

I feel your comment !

[@melissab4120]

@Ray Ybarra relax she didn't even say anything to even sound like she is only meaning female's, she said precious beautiful "souls"

[@Bobobaggins93747]

The enthusiasm comes back to her voice and expressions when she talks about her favourite things 💗 there's still a soul there

[@sarahalbers5555]

Yes. Her choir and her animals. So sweet. You can absolutely tell she is very kind and intelligent. The boyfriend,.not so much.

[@markhenderson2685]

I’m glad she’s doing good

[@bettertomorrow2625]

Of course there's still a soul there. She's a human being, just like you and just like me. Drugs can grab a hold of anybody. If you have certain health conditions, you can end up an addict from your doctor. It happens all the time. You don't even have to be involved in risky behavior like doing street drugs to get hooked. It's sad. "There but for the grace of God go I" is such a true idiom.

[@MsRealLite]

Of course there's "still" a soul there... Smh

[@moondancer4660]

Nobody ever loses their soul!

[@ugladden]

She needs to drop that "boyfriend" ASAP.

[@AkashaImane]

He isnt a boyfriend really just a pimp who gets to use her =( she deserves better and someone who truly wants to help her out

[@Maxine-ep4nt]

T Curtis true

[@benbrussel9582]

For all we know, she could be the one putting him on the drug path and needing him for support...?

[@haleygreen9776]

King Ulysses I think he’s dead now.

[@Deep_Armageddon]

Oh mannnnn

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

She’s absolutely right about “thought about it almost every day “… been clean for 5 years now and it NEVER leaves your thoughts….

[@jennyvigar752]

Sorry its so long but I just watched it 😂 you said it perfect I'm 15 yrs clean. Its never leaves life takes over I love life sober

[@rayperry3114]

Same here 👍20 years clean now

[@IrishPrincessLost]

It never has left my head & my dreams even in 25years

[@melissaadams6776]

Cant stay with same "people" and change life around

[@robertstevensonjr]

Oh i totally agree..you have to get away from the environment.

[@alabamajenny8751]

Melissa Adams amen Melissa. The dynamic has to change. A person’s way of thinking, their surroundings, people, or nothing changes. Those same friends aren’t going to be around for you in Rehab. That’s why its called “Rehab”. To rehabilitate. Change habits, A re-do. And no one said it was easy. But these ladies need to understand they are just steps away from a new, fresh start. All it takes is the bravery to get out of their own way to make that step in another direction and never look back. There are so many new medications to help ppl get and stay clean. Narcotics anonymous or counseling so they can meet others like themselves for support. That is what Tom is doing. He wants ppl to see the lives these women (and a few men) live. And to speak to them about their lives. And for only a moment that someone treats them like a human being, not a piece of fresh meat. I won’t ever give up helping. God doesn’t give up on us, So why should we on one another. Prayers for all you girls in Detroit. Love you all and hope you get there. Baby steps count...❤️

[@bethslife9288]

I did on september 3rd

[@charlenesutton5797]

Have to change people, places and things. Nothing changes if nothing changes!

[@ToldNotSold290]

I guess everyone is different. I've been clean 3.5 years in the same neighborhood

[@woutervanlent5181]

For me drugdealers are worse than murderers : A murderer shoots and you die in a minute . A drugdealer sells drugs , the buyer gets addicted , loses most of his / her lovedonces , her beauty , dignity , teeth , health , no possibility to raise your own children . I HATE , deeply HATE drugdealers !

[@ChosenWon]

Flawed logic. Doesn't make sense on any level

[@woutervanlent5181]

@@ChosenWon The difference between my comment and your answer is that I explain WHY I think low of drug dealers . You don't explain anything . I get very sad when I see some interviews and the drug dealers did that to them . Who else ?

[@babygayle6842]

You’re right. Drug dealers are murderers who just kill much slower.

[@ronh1850]

I think Amanda will eventually leave this lifestyle, but she will have to do something about the bf. A real man wouldn't share his girl in that way, so he clearly has other motivations. Amanda, you are better than this!

[@wakeoftheflood2]

When you're in the grips of drug addiction, you'll do unspeakable things in order to not face withdrawls. I'm sure he doesn't like it

[@georgepresley7116]

Ron H the next man will have to be EXTREMELY understanding because I don’t know if a regular guy would accept her past life style

[@crystalblindfaithangel1994]

Yep absolutely

[@startingtech3900]

@@georgepresley7116 the simps will

[@lovinglife3848]

@@georgepresley7116 I completely agree! I myself am in recovery and I couldn't have a relationship because my past has affected my present and depending who I surround myself with will determine my future. I prayed for a man who would be "perfect" for ME and I had to wait until God brought my now husband to me who has accepted me for me and knows how my past is affecting some of my behaviors. He is patient with me and my number one supporter! God does Answer prayers 🙏 when He sees the desire to get better and provides people, places and things to help fulfill what God originally wanted for us. 👏👏👏💯🛐✝️♥️🙏

[@my55chevy43]

And to think she's just one of millions.

[@katieh8186]

It’s a special way of talking to these people. He comes across as being completely non-judgmental and gets them to open up without talking to them like they’re a baby or mentally Incapable of having an adult conversation.

[@zubuxstein]

Had a buddy got on a bike accident, and was prescribed Percocet. He had a lot of pain on his knees and left hip aftermath from the accident, a car clipped him on the rear wheel. Doctors told him it was a miracle he was still alive with all the swelling and blood he lost. He was no pot head, no alcoholic, business man, but took the (pain killers) and swore by the results, almost rolling into a month taking them. Once he ran out was sick for two weeks. He was pissed off at the doctor for not giving him a heads up of what he was getting into. Fortunately he recognized he has developed dependency. He now tries to work the pain with therapy, acupuncture, diet, working out. It can happen real quick, and this was a friend of mine who never had done drugs, has a degree, kids, steady job, all it takes a wrong doctor and things can get ugly quick.

[@RubyBlueUwU]

For anyone with mental health issues, pain meds are terrifying. I recently got prescribed an intense sleeping/pain relief pill (like, found in people who’ve OD’d intense) and the feeling was amazing, all my suffering went away for an hour or so before I slept, I’d be a ball of intense anxiety and then it would just fade and I felt amazing. I’ve always loved the feeling of pain meds. Recently the pill stopped working, and I’ve been anxious about how regularly I’d been prescribed it anyway because of long-term affects (there’s been some addict issues in my family and due to personal experiences I’m SO careful bc I know how easy it would be for me to go down that road) so I’ve stopped it, but it would be so easy to just keep getting it, to be taking more to get that feeling back, my doctor wouldn’t even notice until I had a problem, and that’s when you’d be onto harder stuff. It’s so easy for it to happen, so quickly you can slip. I hope everyone struggling can find proper help, because it’s disgusting how much people are left to fall through the cracks.

[@annelily1883]

It’s how I’ve always felt about Ambien. Before you fall asleep, you feel so incredible, and all the worries you’ve had all day melt away.. But you need more and more. I made the decision to stop taking them nightly, and only take them rarely, when I genuinely need them. But how easy it would be to continue, to move to something harder… Thank goodness I stopped. It’s so easy to slip into a bad habit that becomes life-threatening.

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Addicition should be treated as a disease NOT a crime. Its arse about, the whole system needs rebuilding.

[@donstanley9943]

My nephew went to many many rehabs, in several states, was on life support several times, was in and out of prison, his cousin died of overdose a couple years before my nephew finally did. My nephew would probably be alive today if the prison sentences were harder and more time.

[@truthiz2805]

If you allow these drugs you're going to see a increase in addiction. That's absurd.

[@shaneomailey3452]

@@truthiz2805 there's no proof

[@jasonchristian958]

God bless Amanda.... Tom nicely done as always! 😎keep up the good work!

[@kristiem9398]

💯

[@jasonchristian958]

@@kristiem9398 👍

[@marcarpackin2421]

She said " I wasn't done" My heart sank.

[@redrock1963]

Also ...."I guess I'm just, I dunno, stuck right now"....

[@FullNelson007]

Anyone addicted to any drug has to be fed up with their own bullshit. Doing drugs, the lifestyle while on drugs, what all they go through to get the next bag. That's it THE INDIVIDUAL themselves has to WANT the change or else they will forever be there. 100% fact. Like the old saying... " you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" in other words, you can force these/any addict to go into a "REHAB" but its worthless if they don't want the change & especially a waist of time and effort for every one involved during that process if that person... "wasn't finished" as this young lady stated! God loves you all & there is more hope out there than anyone could imagine!

[@Jointsnroaches06-15]

It comes down to, what you have to gain, and what you have to loose. The decision dictates your life

[@RJBynon]

@@FullNelson007 I feel you but this sounds a bit like victim shaming. It could be that we are just offering them the wrong kind of help. I think counseling would be incredibly useful for these people. I'm in no way well versed in this area, just wanting to find a way to help out.

[@barbershop7277]

Lord I lift this young woman up to you and pray for healing over her heart, body, mind, and soul.

[@hajnalkatakacs2148]

Amen

[@bethparker3205]

Amen

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

Amen

[@nikkikoener3633]

Amen

[@galemakutty]

In Jesus name amen

[@AsktheSpirits]

To all those who have been saved from your addiction I applaud you knowing how hard it is. To those who are still suffering please don’t lose your hope. Hope is the first step to the life you wanna live. Merry Christmas to you all and 2020 is a new decade to become who you were desten to be.💚💚🙏🏼🎄

[@Becks.V.]

That's beautiful ❤

[@richardkremer8313]

One day at time, if that thought is to long then one moment at a time. The craving will pass if you find something to do after you detox. Keeping busy is where it’s at, wash hallways offer to help other people. Try kindness. It’s easy to be wicked but dumb. Harder to be honest to your self.

[@quintfl]

Try me once I'll let you go. Try me twice I'll own your soul.

[@thomaskwiatkowskiesq.328]

I am eternally grateful to a doctor who, when I came to her in an ER with an incredible pain and seven sleepless nights because of a tick bite on my stomach that became infected, gave me opioid based meds but warned me that I was to take them only for two days, and after that I had to switch to some other stuff that didn't work as well but also was much less addictive. When I took the opioid suddenly the pain went away, and I felt like I was floating on a pillow made out of clouds where everything was good and where every problem was solved. Since then I have seen how easy it is to get addicted, and I don't blame these poor people for their addictions. We as humans are simply no match for these drugs.

[@CarlasCorner62]

I see so many comments on here blaming the drugs or the pharmaceutical industry but the one thing I don't see is self accountability. No one can take responsibility for thier own actions anymore.. if they would do that l, thats the 1st step in healing a wounded body and mind

[@allanhindmarch7323]

Yes, true, but very much easier said than done. It looks to me that most of the people interviewed freely admit and own the decision they made to start. It's very easy to start anything when one has no experience of it yet and I'm pretty sure it's self evident to everyone that that humans don't learn life from others telling them what not to do, we learn from personal experience.

[@brandongibson5220]

Big Pharma isn’t to blame for every drug addict, it’s a personality type that lacks discipline and foresight thinking only about immediate dopamine production in the brain without thinking of the future consequences. These people are victims of bad choices. After the Vietnam war the vast majority of US soldiers who were using heroin in Vietnam discontinued usage as soon as they made it back to the USA. The smaller percentage became full fledged addicts. It’s a certain type that continues to use. Not every person that is prescribed a pain killer from a doctor turns into an addict. I love to eat pain killers from the doctor too, the few times I’ve been prescribed them. I’m not about to purchase any off the street, because I understand the reprocessing of starting such an endeavor, and so do most other people.

[@josephhudson5013]

if it were easy everyone would quit

[@allanhindmarch7323]

@@brandongibson5220 you are right...and wrong. These decisions are seldom conscious decisions made through rational thought. They are usually made subconsciously out of sheer desperation or some other trauma. Yes, it doesn't happen to all people, and yes it's about the differences in people. To say though, that's it's from a lack of discipline is wrong. There are many disciplined people who also fall prey to drugs. On the pain killers... When some people are prescribed powerful sedatives or pain killers, it's often an ongoing treatment because not everyone can afford the cost of surgery or other treatments so they are stuck on pills for years. That's how people become dependant on pharmaceuticals. Some people just don't have the choices others do.

[@thisaintmuhname1579]

@Matthew Muise I agree with you. If a person has never been physically addicted to something then they really can't speak about it with any knowledge. It's a nightmare. I think Drs that prescribe opioid pain pills have a responsibility to explain how addictive they are. And I mean really explain it. I've been prescribed pain pills for pain that I would have rather dealt with by taking otc pain medication rather than going through the withdrawals of not having the opioids that Drs just cut you off from with no warning or concern about the hell you're about to go through unless you go spend money you ain't got to get shit off the street so you can just feel normal, not high, just normal. I don't care how strong willed a person is, nobody wants to shit their pants, and go through the mental hell you're guaranteed to go through. The aches and pains the insomnia. There's not a single part of your body that isn't affected during withdrawals.

[@axenos2004]

I’m watching a few of your videos, and it seems as if it is always an ex-boyfriend or “boyfriend that starts them on the drugs. Sad!

[@niterida380]

She looks like a school teacher.

[@littleeagle7563]

A LOT OF SCHOOL TEACHERS LIVE LIKE THIS

[@Rotterdam-hoogvliet]

Hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha 🤣

[@dancollins8296]

@@littleeagle7563 very true since the union won't allow drug testing

[@hansenontheroad6584]

I hope Amanda is ok. This crap breaks my heart. The suffering is terrible.

[@allanhindmarch7323]

Anyone know how Amanda's doing? I truly hope she is ok. I cry everytime I watch one of these then find out they were hurt or died. It's so sad.

[@cattycorner8]

Allan Hindmarch In the title it says 'last interview" so I am wondering how she is as well.

[@Cuz_lufc]

She's doing well

[@babygayle6842]

@Tiffany H She’s doing great. She’s sober, back in Ohio with her family and her daughter just celebrated her First Birthday! We Do Recover!

[@denabeebe1888]

@@babygayle6842 she doing well? Some say she passed. Praying she’s doing good

[@bulljolly7028]

Sad . She Is a pretty lady , seems so caught up with the drugs . What a shame . I hate the disease . 27years sober. Relapse in 2018 . Been clean for 9months . So it’s super hard . As a ex-heroin Addict . I know the struggles all too well . Always have to stay on your game , if you have the disease .

[@TheMusikryder]

Ugly or pretty no one deserves to be there.

[@Regina0964]

Keep fighting Bull Jolly... Addiction and recovery is very hard work.

[@tera3127]

Congrats on getting sober again!!! It takes Alot of strength and courage to do it. Be proud of yourself ❤️❤️❤️

[@idiotrepellent4684]

Bull Jolly... stay with your recovery. Glad you were able to go back to being clean. A relapse isnt the end. Good for you!! One day at a time it's possible ❤

[@thecannaviking]

10th year sober,have had 3 times i have fallen of the wagon over 1-3days. U cant get sober without fall backs. Now I ONLY use the legal ,used to use H on top of my morphine sulphate and fentanyl patches. 5+ gr a Day was a expensive habbit. Snd,no it isnt slways a disease, but also a patch onnother illnesses like my chron7c cluster head aches,6fucked discs in my back,sciatic pain 3 places one side down to my leg. And do to a fracture as 16 its CRPS now in that foot where the fucking sciatic goes. Im a weed guy,had never ever bothered to use opioids if it werent for that I got a stroke as a 20y.o,then cluster head ache and 2 neuropathic pain,facial neuralgia,in my freaking face too. I got of the H when I got put on opids for the rest of my freaking like do to that shit as MMJ is a hard option to get,still. I grow my own weed,smoke more use less opioids. But I use em as pain killers not to get high. Same when i used smak. Just ,I did much cuz a lot of pains. Ffs,I get 980mg morphine equilant now and vask then I was on,like 3.5-4gr pure morphine equilant,mening same doses as a certain morphine IV dose is. But hell if I want that hell on my worst enemy. Nor the damn pains. I got opioids cuz the doc thought I was too suicidal and homicidal cuz of pains if I was w/o any pain killer,wich he was right on too,thus he did not let me out of the hospital until I was dosed down enough to be normal. See,rarely been high last 10yrs either so thats also ok Call me mad,but to me addiction us using 13-19 diffrent medication or substances every Day and get so fucked it taked 2.5yrs to come down from it. H helped me do that and b4 I was medicated the pain doc,anesthesiolog,if I had chosen to start use H I had been dead 13 yrs ago. H save my life or it kept me from killing myself as I had tried in diffrent ways but never finishen cuz it was pain taking. H is a safer choice I thought and it Kent me alive until I got diagnoded and medicated . Have no conract w crimenal or my past life now. I hate the stoff but know that there is ppl that need to use to not experience any worse than that. Yes H is bad,but lifes better, afterwards..

[@lisajackson1114]

Addiction is like mental illness it's sad that it does this to people but we need to have better programs to help people

[@charlenesutton5797]

It IS a mental illness.

[@PAGANONYMOUS]

Some people just don't get addicted. I take oxycodone for an injury and can stop taking that the same day as surgery whereas other people develop an addiction to that.

[@binkersbonkers244]

There are great programs out there already!!.. An addict has to commit though to stop using. Luckily I found the recipe for success to get out of heroin addiction a couple years ago. Haven't looked back since

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

Addiction is fundamentally a memory disorder. On a subconscious level, an addict is always chasing their first high. Even though time & time again that hasn't happened again, all the addict has a grasp of is that initial high, and subsequent use is an endless pursuit of the same (i.e. the first high).

[@craigj.davies1983]

Thank you for making these videos Tom, I do not want to sound sadistic, but making these videos and uploading them for me to see keeps me sober. As I said before, I have never touched hard drugs, I have experimented with cannabis, but that was neither here or there, my drug of choice was alcohol and it brought me to the depths of despair, being a drunk or/and a crack head etc, is no life. I have been sober now since Wednesday 13th February 2019 and I have no intention of going back to it, praise be to God in Jesus' name, Amen!

[@citrinequeentarotnspells9587]

I knew she was from Toledo just by looking at her. I’m from Toledo and the people there with problems just have a specific look about them. So sad man

[@sensetti]

Anyone can fall at anytime. Addiction is a cruel master who’s path is death and destruction.

[@chrisfillmore1193]

and it all starts when you walk through the gateway (drug).

[@flokijhdfjkvnhsdfjkl]

Hang in there Amandaa

[@joeybarnes01]

Lord Jesus, have mercy on this girl. >

[@alessandromonachello3398]

joe barnes Jesus have nothing to do with that

[@Aa-nj5gz]

Jesus needed help when he was on the cross, so what can he do for her? - nothing!

[@aaronwilliams1694]

The power of the blood of Jesus can destroy any addiction!

[@cjasse]

Drugs are the devil, point blank. It tears apart families and destroys until there is nothing left. But, with Jesus ALL things are possible. As long as these precious souls are alive, there is hope.

[@JJones987]

Heroin will separate a person from their soul.

[@emiliosentaro3846]

Religion is poison

[@chucklebutt4470]

@@emiliosentaro3846 Yeah, it's retarded and creates problems. Fucks with a person's etymological understanding for the rest of their life.

[@maureenoleary4592]

LORD I PRAY YOU GIVE THIS WOMEN A CHANCE TO COME TO YOU, LORD. THANK YOU GOD BLESS

[@kevb6597]

Keep your religion to yourself

[@joeyrichard9074]

Hi Maureen, i knew a maureen oleary in ft.Lauderdale, fl. 30 yrs ago. Did you ever live there. Ty.

[@GunyGarcia]

@@kevb6597 relax and clean the foam out of your mouth.

[@kevb6597]

@@GunyGarcia I'm totally relaxed , fuck Jesus

[@GunyGarcia]

@@kevb6597 you need help, you are trying too hard to be edgy.

[@projectfamily5802]

You need to redo the title it's miss leading put last interview of this trip everyone's confused

[@sallyanderson681]

She looks pretty, pure and clean, sad if she don’t get out what she will look like in a few years

[@jonathandiaz5922]

Sally Anderson sad situation hope she gets out of it

[@sallyanderson681]

Lady Laois ya she is pretty and look pure and not damaged by the life yet she needs to get out

[@kinglion8621]

Pure and clean!!😂😂 wtf!! Sounds abt white!!

[@williamcarr5989]

i hate drugs and what they do to people , and i can,t stand the fools that come with it.

[@eloc000]

@@kinglion8621 😂😂😂🤣🤔

[@adelords]

Last interview, yeah that's not really a good title considering the nature of this channel

[@andreaturnquist4855]

I was going to say that too :(

[@PTP89]

-and now she is in critical condition?!

[@eddiewilson3724]

@Mariah fayette its true

[@elizabethgarcia9705]

is the last interview because she’s in a coma now he got a video about Wht happen it

[@MsMuzique]

@@elizabethgarcia9705 what is the link to that video?

[@Michelle_Mack]

Amanda is obviously so intelligent in this interview. I want to know if she’s ok? If you can update us? Please?

[@ChosenWon]

She's doing well.

[@maritzatorres3286]

@@ChosenWon ur the best stay safe out there you have a huge heart when ur out there helping out drug addicts and prostitutes. I’m a recovering addict and I tell you it’s not easy. I enjoy ur videos I watch them everyday and they actually hep me a lot. ❤️💯🥰

[@quill444]

Yeah, when the title says "Last Interview" I just assumed that she was now deceased! - j q t -

[@davidvarela5230]

@@ChosenWon can u tell me how Jamie McCann is doin? Can I have her email?

[@mcwise1201]

@@quill444 same should admend the title.

[@simonscott1121]

"Do you have any questions for me?" "Yeh, how do I evict a raccoon?"

[@StevenandDonnaMarieslife]

She got beat up very bad in icu

[@LordPrometheous]

@@StevenandDonnaMarieslife someone beat her up in the ICU??

[@jnb756]

@@StevenandDonnaMarieslife who beat her up? Her boyfriend, a trick or another street girl? hopefully she is OK and this ends up being the break she heeds to get away from what is harming her.

[@eddiewilson3724]

@@jnb756 it was a trick that attacked her

[@jaehi8930]

It wasnt a truck that attacked her there's a video on what happened

[@michaelgallick4617]

I pray that she takes Jesus in her heart. Jesus died for our sins so we can be with the Lord in Heaven for eternity. ( that's forever !) Please share this also as you talk to these people that need help. Prayers heal.❤

[@meaghenstandlee6644]

Thank you for putting a face/ story on the socially unacceptable disease addiction. I too have suffered from addiction, the worst part is the self hatred. Keep helping others!

[@lauradominey1783]

Why does it say "last interview"?

[@emilyjean222]

I was wondering the same..

[@aliceinwonderland2284]

I think it’s cause she’s clean ??????

[@aliceinwonderland2284]

Maybe idk just a guess

[@gillianschmidt7318]

She got beat up I think

[@yeahmynameissuzie.3571]

She got beat up?! Hmmm well either way I hope shes okay, she just brightens up so much talking about her home!

[@puffywooowooo4367]

She seems generally like an intelligent sweetheart..

[@sborras12]

I feel terrible for her. She deserves so much more💔

[@Vanessacurry84]

I was a nurse for eight years before I became addicted to opiates after being prescribed pain meds for six months straight 120/a month to none lost both parents and two brothers to overdose in past three years I have two years after I relapsed after four year clean when everyone died

[@tomaszszpak6399]

Colorado Paramedic here, I'm so sorry for your losses, I pray that you are doing better. I will keep you in my prayers Vanessa, I'm Tom by the way.

[@jamespolucha6911]

That’s ashame such a pretty girl, can’t believe her dad won’t do anything for her, if my daughter was in that shape I would devote my life to get her straight and stay that way, first thing is stay away from users , so sad

[@tomgoat9880]

Her family already tried everything!It becomes a black hole. Of depression ,sadness, it’s usually a broken-hearted ness! That starts within,a person then seeks. Some type of calmness! It becomes darkness,a feeling of ,knowing your not coming back!Tears a soul apart! The terrible voice in themselves,hurts there chances even more!

[@timgursky5217]

My addiction stemmed from OxyContin abuse back in the late 90s. Those pills were everywhere and drs gave them to just about anybody. I’ve had so many friends that had everything the world by the balls, beautiful wife kids houses cars and lose it all in 6 8 months.some never touched pills until they got injured then it was all downhill from there.im thankful I got out of it when I did, it took 15 years but I made it.she can too but u gotta be ready and want it for yourself

[@sheatree8520]

I’m crying my heart and soul to Christ Jesus, 🙏

[@mfrnznimedia3362]

I love it when she lights up and smiles. Good work you do. I can tell you have a heart for it.

[@cynderella5627]

She has a lot going for her. She has one of the best chance for this to be just a small stain in her life. I hope she does not stay in this life so long that it messes her face, teeth and personality beyond recognition. Take care Amanda.

[@yvonneshaub6111]

So did she pass away?

[@o.v.7361]

No.

[@stewiegriffin289]

System needs to make stuff like suboxen for rehab more affordable especially for people who made a mistake or basically shit happens and you end up on the street with nothing turning to drugs then in return brings you down even farther.

[@dalemartin307]

She seems like a down to earth woman..I would help her if i could. Get her out here. Raise rabbits and stuff that brighten her face

[@outdat3d-04zx10r-ha]

I used to be a heroin addict from age 17 until 21...i thought it was going to be the rest of my life and that it was already too late. My family already hated me and kicked me out..i thank the Lord or whatever is up there everyday that i got into legal trouble..i did a year in jail and long term rehab right after that..i was put on probation and as much as I hated it it saved my life...i am now 24 and have been clean for over 2 years and have so much hurt for these people still struggling...keep making these videos..you are a genuine person that wants to help and I appreciate that sir

[@George-bk7mx]

Keep going buddy! Hope things are still going in the right direction for you

[@craigoliiver9179]

Bless this girl with every bodies comments, and hope she finds her way through Jesus.

[@kellyegan7348]

It says her last interview. What’s backpage? What happened to her?

[@sandraharper94]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@jody3346]

Backpage is a escort/hookup site.

[@hippiemom8481]

She was beaten nearly to death

[@dwayneclemons5497]

While I haven't the details, it's to my understanding that, fortunately, Amanda's doing better! I'd like to think that she'll bounce back from this and inevitably find recovery!

[@jamesdean257]

@@jezziam9768 saw an update that she is doing well. Assuming shes clean and off the street now from the title

[@garrieleepeck8753]

I was clean n sober for just over 14 years . My mother is slowly dieing always struggle .with mental health illness .since 14 years old I'm 46 .iv had a complete break down .trying to get real help in Britain for mental not great .when you got people playing god with people's lives . When you can't see any way out .the fear feeling so alone .no one listening its a truly horrible place to be I just feel like packing my bags just walking away until this nightmare with my mother is over .she never been a easy person .none of my family apart from want anything to do with my mother .why she treated us as kids .I wish I listened years ago .now I'm in this horrible place can't see anyway out .

[@MJP1472]

I was clean for 5 years then relapsed. Got back, now nearly 3 years in. Still want to drink and use.

[@tracybrown5187]

I smiled so big when I saw how happy she was when she simply talked about her childhood. She isn't too far gone. She has a lovely personality. She can get out of this. Please stay strong 🖤

[@victoriat8481]

She did! She recovered and went home. Hallelujah!

[@ricktherrien8235]

Such a beautiful lady I wish her all the best and ask God to bless her. I’ve been clean for over seven months now from opioids and meth and it was a hard road getting here. I hope she finds her way she is a shining star!!

[@KittyKittyBangBang249]

Rick Therrien good for you, Rick!!

[@aprilstone9776]

That's wonderful keep moving forward! Yes a hard road but worth it.

[@allaboutmycats454]

First you take the drugs, then the drugs take you

[@jimdandy7772]

A wonderful person!!! Brings tears to your eyes to see this

[@JeffreySings]

Praying she recovers and comes out of that coma and starts a new

[@Bren-ms3ml]

she's a very caring and intelligent young woman..i hope she gets clean.

[@lisascott2449]

You literally have to cut your so called friends out of your life and make a complete move! You need to re start with new sober friends and go to meetings for support! You need a support team and support from family! Good luck!

[@msmarj01]

I cry every time when he asks about their childhood and childhood memories, movies, etc.

[@kaivrock]

It's heartbreaking to hear. I have to choke back tears. Especially with this lady.

[@junkmail9548]

it was lame when jarryl answered a playstation or something..

[@burtvincent1278]

Seboxin saved a friend of mine. He wanted to stop and was willing to accept help, a neccessary requirement.

[@katiebugg311]

Suboxone.

[@crystalkolb8496]

Suboxone is the devil! Why trade one addiction for another? That's not being clean...that's not sober. People need real help...not an alternative high!

[@conrad13579]

Frankly speaking, I really like this lady. she's calmly honest. The question about her childhood was the most encouraging one to ask, since she clearly had a great outdoor childhood. ☺. Amanda still has much control over herself. So wait, after reading the other comments, she died?!!😢

[@Leesaps]

Anyone can quit. One has to have will power. People say "i can't" but anyone CAN quit but if you don't really want to you won't but just keep saying "I can" instead of "I can't". Genetics plays a part, true but will power superseds any if the wants. You just have to say no I quit and keep saying that.

[@thedutchkoala7086]

it makes me curius if this beautiful work being done on youtube also happens in my country holland , i love to see that so many people keep seeing everybody as a human no mather what....i love to talk to people on facebook that are having problems in their live , give them a good feeling , i am clean myself from oxycontin and have a lot of respect for everybody dealing with live the hard way , love you all , greetings from the lowlands , the netherlands.....peace.

[@marcamerine7941]

It’s So Sad then too See this. & for everybody who judges out there.. I know UR All Perfect Lol. U have no idea what’s UR future holds 4U NO1 wakes up & says “well I have nothing else better to do 2DAY So I’m going to become a drug attic or I’m gonna become addicted to heroin or alcohol.” NO1 I ever met woke up and said that actually it was a complete opposite. They all said “I can’t believe i’m in this situation it happened so fast I don’t know what to do I can’t stop.” So Please I know Ur Perfect but show some class I know that’s hard for some of U..

[@donellthomas7227]

Beautiful young lady u would never think she's a drug addict so warmhearted and gentle I'm praying for you amanda

[@SmogFTW]

I heard she is in critical condition, I hope she is okay.

[@dedaveful]

she ok now? or have you heard?

[@fuckthisshit5657]

What happened?

[@gamebred5662]

@@fuckthisshit5657 apparently she was in a house with a trick an he beat the hell out of her an shattered her face

[@mickaelwilliams6129]

ADDICTIVE DRUGS WILL MAKE YOU A SLAVE

[@tangelamarshall379]

Yup

[@nycgirl780]

I hope she thought about her interview & said maybe it's time to leave her lifestyle & boyfriend & start new somewhere else.

[@Packet_vr7399]

I’d never have guessed she was on drugs, she looks really well bless her xx

[@judyh0311]

She is a beautiful girl. How sad to stay clean for so long and relapse. Maybe she can get clean again and stay that way.

[@stephenloflin9984]

You rarely find a heroin addict that doesn't smoke crack. It's basically speed-balling.

[@cduby1424]

Stephen Loflin so true they mix the cocaine with the heroin, It's like the heroin is the home drug and the crack plays off that. Some people mix benzos with their mixture those are the ones that stop breathing.

[@cduby1424]

I know it WELL!

[@JaakkoJohannes]

Yes its true. I use to be an addict and basically the opiate was the "must have" drug or the main drug (the drug you need to be well and feel normal) and the stimulant was when you have money left over or you feel bored(or wanted to get high as the opiate doesn't really get you "high" when your addicted, it just makes you feel normal). Not much crack in my country, but i would do the same thing with amphetamine. Then ofcoarse i would take a bunch of benzos while coming off the stimulants(or when i just wanted to get fucked up also). The worst was when i would take a bunch of xanax while on the speed and opiates. I was like a zombie when i took all of them. Its a vicious cycle and leads nowhere (exept maybe prison and death), i am happy that i am now clean.

[@countessratzass5408]

Keeps you from nodding off.

[@jasonkilleen690]

Not me! Powder cocaine the ticket crack a waste

[@kimberlymason3767]

I love your interviews Tom.Ive been clean 13 years off heroin n have a beautiful life n I just want these women n ANYONE in active addiction to know that recovery IS POSSIBLE!!!!! I thought I would die with a needle in my arm n now raise my amazing 16 year old son n work full-time and been happily married 10 years.Always hope as long as you are breathing! God bless everyone reading this n prayers for those in active addiction n to us fighting every day to stay clean n these women to be safe n get clean n you Tom for giving these girls n men too some hope n the letters showing people,some , really do care!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@brittneymoreland1610]

Same I shot up for years and now I've held a job for 5years, I've had a baby and I'm clean. Doing super good. Won't even give in to small temptations. Love life now and have an addiction to work💓

[@whalefuhk]

Kimberly Mason proud of ya!!!

[@melissarice1665]

Kimberly Mason 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️ yes yes yes!! I thought I’d die with a needle in my arm too after 20 years of addiction now have 6 years clean and life is so wonderful! I want these women to know it is possible and if I can do it so can they! Congrats on 13 years that is beyond amazing 🙌❤️

[@madelinemarshall531]

Kimberly Mason so you were doing heroin while pregnant with your son?? absolutely evil no sympathy

[@andreaturnquist4855]

Congratulations to everyone on their sobriety!!

[@evangeline77x]

Is there any new info on Amanda since she was hospitalized? How she's recovering, if she's been discharged to a respite center or somewhere else? And if her attacker has been caught yet? I'm praying daily that POS never ever gets his hands on another girl again and that he gets caught ASAP... There had to have been some kind of DNA evidence left at the scene or on Amanda's body, maybe under her nails, or some of his hair, at least something identifiable!.. Even just some of his fingerprints at the bando... I cannot understand how after committing such a vicious and really sloppy attack the guy up and left without absolutely any traces and just disappear, SMH. TBH I'm really worried that the police didn't do their job with her, just assumed it was related to a homeless addict/sex worker and didn't bother to follow up with a basic forensic investigation.. The whole thing is really upsetting and just doesn't make sense. Anyway, I remember one of the girls (cannot remember which interview) said that Coco had also been attacked and was stabbed, but that she had survived.. Which is another very scary thing.. So an update on the two of them would be amazing! I hope both girls are doing alright, and that Amanda is being taken care of somewhere. My heart just breaks for everything that girl has had to endure.. No one should have to go through the suffering she has, bless her heart.

[@djholliday4413]

Yessss! Tom, any updates on Amanda & CoCo?? I would love to know how Amanda is recovering. So scary. Horrible.

[@chachalamby2074]

Im very curious as well any new info on her please

[@SilentKME]

What happened to her? I cant find any info on this.

[@Littlebit894]

@@SilentKME me either...I didn't know she was attacked at all...how long has it been? Was she expected to survive? Thank you for any information

[@LoLuvLo]

@@Littlebit894 she was attacked in a house by a Trick i believe and was put into a coma, crushing the bones in her face, broke ribs etc. Than supposedly left there for over 24hrs even though coco knew she was in there but only something was said when someone else went to enter the house. So if that being true what a messed up friend coco is! Also when it went down coco ran out of the house and listened to her scream but didn't help stop the attack... been looking for updates but haven't found anything.

[@mattsmith817]

I was in the boyfriend's position. My girl and I were using and homeless. Things felt hopeless for me. I ended up getting locked up long enough to see what I was doing to myself and I asked the judge for help. God willing she got me the help I needed. I found God and through him I've been clean and sober for 5 years now and my life has never been better. Now I'm a good influence on my children and the dad they deserve all thanks to christ. Anyone can find sobriety you just have to want it bad enough to submit to a higher power. I wish you good luck and I'll pray that you find your way to god and a better life.

[@sarahjimison6200]

Ppl need 2 quit sayin any1 can end up like this the truth is no 1 has 2 end up like this

[@ChosenWon]

Duh?

[@veronica-bu4nn]

she needs to drop her "boyfriend". crazy cuz she seems like such a sweet woman and knowledgeable . hard drugs will ruin anyone

[@davidhollenshead4892]

That is the advice for addicts because they tend to end up using again if their friends or significant others are using...

[@becskies2646]

Can someone tell me why this was her last interview did something happen to her?

[@michaeljuarez6946]

God bless this woman and all the people in the world who are addicted to anything... Help US God🙏

[@dylanmartino7975]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@joshuazerubbabel5951]

Is that the same Amanda that the one girl said was in a coma....?

[@allisonwright2829]

Yes. Hope she pulled through but wondering why Tom said this is the last interview. :(

[@nicciberriman3032]

Is she alive?

[@AfallinAngel]

@@allisonwright2829 im also wondering 😔

[@nessatovey3653]

hope shes ok?

[@irisemavilla590]

Last interview of the trip

[@melissaadams6776]

No drug addicted person imagines this..for their life

[@Ful-OGold]

So many beautiful people who ruin their life by drugs. Detroit must be a really hard place to live on.

[@KaraLynnJack]

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to Amanda it's heartbreaking!!! God bless her!!! Sending many prayers her way somehow she gets through this and that her family is there to support her!! I can't believe this happened !! she has enough on her plate without this! It's tragic !!! horrible !! how dare that man do that to her!!

[@ronalds2080]

What happened to her Kara ? Is she ok????

[@starrmelendez3106]

Amanda❤ another sweet girl. I hope she is doing ok after what happened to her. Can u please update us on how she's doing

[@jimmyroe8864]

God bless this young woman.

[@tennesseeisaac6692]

I thought she would never push her glasses up lol.

[@twindragon731]

Sux that she has a boyfriend who is an enabler. Wish she finds her reason to quit and able to get the help she needs in life. Hopefully things change for her for the better.

[@ChosenWon]

He died.

[@grannyqute2273]

@@ChosenWon ok, you comment on that, but not the health of Amanda? I mean almost everyone wants to know! WTF!!!

[@misterblack6521]

I see the potential in her eyes to be successful on her own.

[@91_gore]

I started smoking cigarettes and drinking when I was in high school 2011. Ever since then I was on full speed on the track like a freight train. It was last year I gave up. It's been a year and 3 months now.

[@ChosenWon]

Congratulations

[@javierescobar434]

She is a very cute girl with a lot of potential. I wish her the best.

[@damonm3]

So sad. Her recalling her childhood memories had to be hard to stop. I felt like a door slammed when the interview was over. Back to reality for her.