Crack Addict interview-Jessie

[@craigsmith6468]

He is a perfect example of how one hit can cause a lifetime downward spiral to a person who had a promising future.

[@bradsully6620]

@Simply me has the majority of people smoked crack or did heroin?? I don't think so.

[@roshelltannen9698]

@@bradsully6620 That depends on what decade you're talking about. Unfortunately most Boomers did try cocaine/crack.

[@5Whyz]

@Simply me I think you should do research on the % of people who are addicts out there. It's currently a global epidemic

[@nicksterp2805]

absolutely. seems like a cool guy. never to late for him to get help

[@nicksterp2805]

@Sandra Turajlich me too at the start

[@Jojo-gg6jc]

I would like to see this man stop drugs, and then counsel those in rehab. He's a smart & articulate with his words, wishing him all the best.

[@heatherwilliams2565]

Absolutely

[@trixiedelight9874]

Cold day in he'll will be sooner😊

[@real_lynnblades]

@Daryl Mixan and to believe in "harm reduction" is complete nonsense BS. Can't counsel that, and can't transmit what you haven't got.

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

Oh God yes but must be sober not this harm reduction crap.... that's not a thing

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

@@trixiedelight9874 that was ignorant, cruel and hurtful. Clearly you are spoiled, never been through nothing, and mommy wipes your ass still. Go ride thru the streets of Baltimore just once do it. Bet u speed outta there

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

I quite crack cold turkey. Was the only way for me. I also didn't have hard ties to the people I was around so I think that helped for me not to go back to it. I cried and cried and looked at art such as photography, paintings, sculpture etc. constantly in my room. I was too sad to play video games or engage in anything. So viewing creative inspiration was best for me. Then it took about a year and a half to stop craving it completely. I would dream of it and think about it when something tasted like it (lemon packets in my opinion, at fast food places for anyone curious). Crack isn't worth the high it gives. It yanks you around like a dog on a leash. Life is good again after you get past the lows you have to go through getting off. You have to let your chemistry level out and go back to normal. Good luck out there to anyone going through addiction. My heart goes out to you. You can free yourself! You can take back your life.

[@tiger1044]

Ghea Daken Congrats to you! I was a Meth addict before it was trendy, ha ha, in the 70s- 90s. Been clean 20 yrs. Yes, you have to stop and sever ALL YOUR TIES which is what makes people relapse. They get clean and go back to the same people, places & things! And they're doomed. I substituted alcohol for Speed and went to NA for the alcohol. It turns out I was mourning my Meth! I would drink and pine away for it. I don't do meetings much now but I will say working the 12 Steps a bunch of times with a sponsor was good therapy and taught me how to look at myself & problem solve. My husband is clean too. We quit Speed together. Best of luck to you! Don't ever go back. It's easier to stay clean than to get clean!

[@leeeah5010]

I'm praying people take your great advice. Congrats to you for turning your life around.

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

@@leeeah5010 Thank you so much ^^

[@Gia_Mc_Fia]

@@tiger1044 So glad to hear that! That is awesome how you and your husband got something good out of it all. Thanks so much for all your kind words. Hugs!

[@alfiegoodman6404]

@@Gia_Mc_Fia I smoke crack from 1 year...I find very hard to quit. Thanks for your advice

[@midgard8550]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. He brought up some good points regarding the homeless community issues and the world at large. Good to see he believes in hope. More positivity and less negativity

[@jessicabeck3875]

I feel like he's in denial. Poor guy. Hope he gets better.

[@KatJ3st]

Don't bet on him. He's likely unredeemable at this time in his long-ish life. He's likely a lot younger than he looks

[@rsunrise7038]

Exactly he's downplaying his crack addiction. Especially when he says you can do it in a "harm reduction" way. I also noticed he didn't touch on his childhood, which probably consisted of abuse.

[@coweenuhm9662]

@@rsunrise7038 totally agree. Harm reduction IS beneficial but….. it’s not to undermine the severity of the addiction.

[@tiger1044]

@@rsunrise7038 Abuse? Why? I came from a loving, caring household. There was no abuse. I CHOSE drugs and alcohol because it was fun to party. I had no idea I'd get hooked on Meth. It was the 70s. Drugs were everywhere. By the time I realized I couldn't stop it was too late. I was 17 and it was a full time job to support my habit. I'm 60 now. Used 26 yrs & been clean a little over 20.

[@kenn3250]

@@tiger1044 Good for you Melissa, I wish you the best.

[@Waltham1892]

For a guy who has his addiction under control, he seems to be doing an awful lot of drugs.

[@KatJ3st]

the worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. This guy is a really good liar.

[@Waltham1892]

@@KatJ3st true....

[@annieseaside]

Exactly. He is Every Addict Ever. Oh shrooms are good cause they’re from nature. Poppy Flowers make Heroin. Coco makes Cocaine. smh

[@bellaangus1213]

Truth

[@hunnedkaydae]

@@annieseaside shrooms aren’t even bad.

[@carriereilly3870]

He looks so tired and he has really hit the nail on the head. Mental Illness = homelessness= drug addicts

[@Fatfreddys707]

I really enjoyed this, I’ve known Jessie for a decade and have run into him many many times, he’s a good dude and I’m glad he’s got a solid outlet to talk on.

[@j.reznorected]

as a family member of a crack addict.. i was grateful when my sister would get arrested because for a little while we knew where she was, and she was safe.

[@victory552]

From my personal experience as an addict myself, it is impossible to help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves.

[@annieseaside]

Bingo!

[@ebeneezerscrooge2942]

That’s the sad truth. No matter how much we love someone or want them to do right, it’s gotta be their move. I got love for my brothers.

[@Sunny-oz8hm]

@@ebeneezerscrooge2942 truth

[@silentknight3320]

This guy impresses himself way to much, the only difference between him and a hard-core addict is "words".

[@FluffyWalk]

I'm not homeless, I'm nomadic! I've never been jailed, I've been held against my will! I'm not a crack addict, I'm a Peruvian rock lover! Interesting

[@trozeengovender6906]

💯

[@icemaiden6000]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌💯

[@wwilliams3278]

It's called sugar coating.

[@beckwil0852]

a/k/a denial

[@Casinogirl56]

@@wwilliams3278 exactly. Addicts all love to make their poor choices sound like cool virtues.

[@exploringdimensions4all853]

Wow. This guy is really smart. Too bad he has such an addictive nature. Regardless, it is probably good for his community to have someone like him, who is able to think deeply and explain things in that way.

[@stephenbarabas6286]

I'm sure you offered him housing? No... because you don't really want that. "A situation with a women" IE sexual assault.

[@terywetherlow7970]

How old is he.....?

[@exploringdimensions4all853]

@@terywetherlow7970 I don't know, but I suspect he's older thar he looks. Actual age? I'm going to guess 58-63. Drug users and smokers often look older than they are, so do thin people. My brother, who is fatter than me, looks a lot younger than he should for his age. Fat fills out the face, which has a tendency to make lines and wrinkles a lot less visible.

[@minawanderer8196]

@@exploringdimensions4all853 iam too thin and have a nice Body&face without wrinkles and yesterday i must show my Passport cause the maid thought iam too young for bying Alcohol.. Iam 36years old but still look younger.But your right fat filles but i prefer when i'am really Oldenburg with wrinkles etc.i Go too my doctor and it will be allright but i think i will love my wrinkles too!

[@Delphinia310]

Intelligence has nothing to do with addiction as witnessed by this interview. Jesse I hope you the very best.

[@parisa5014]

I think it does. Most addicts are intelligent, as you'll note from this channel. They are using to numb the aware mind. This world is not made for intelligent people and it sucks to be one. Dumb people don't need drugs... no thoughts happening anyway (they're on robotic autopilot!) so no need to numb anything. They're happy with whatever they're presented with. Intelligent ones know society sucks and there's not much they can do about it.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

@@parisa5014...Interesting 🤔

[@vanessamcqueen5768]

sounds like our historic drug dealer to me

[@cynderella3477]

@@parisa5014 I disagree. There are plenty of intelligent people who do not need drugs to cope with a shitty world. I know society sucks but drugs don't make it better. Just saw a news headline: Mother overdoses 4 year old daughter found trying to feed 1 yr old brother who died of starvation. So I'm not buying your logic. I agree that mental health is the big issue and is what needs to be addressed.

[@bluesquirrel3919]

@@cynderella3477...It takes all kinds to make a world

[@beaucameron8025]

"I discovered ketamine, it helped me stop smoking Peruvian love rock so much, now I only smoke it 10 times a day"......i shouldn't be laughing at him, I wish him the best and hope he can find his way in life because drugs certainly aren't the way. By the way the show he is talking about is The wire.

[@DudeOnFireee]

I'm not homeless I'm a nomad. I feel bad for this dude, if he really believes what he says. I'm really hoping he's just putting on a front for the camera

[@katerineella274]

Let him be a nomad. Let him have some self respect.

[@Mark_Chandler]

@Amay- Zin exactly, watch nomadland. Some are nomads by choice and some are nomads by necessity. I agree that being locked up for a year because of drugs does nobody good except create jobs in the justice system. I also think recreational drug use can become an addiction.

[@TheJudgeofLevelstm]

I know that sounds insane to the uneducated but therapeutic ketamine use cured my 19 years of heroin addiction.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@TheJudgeofLevelstm Some mental illness has shown to have positive results with ketamine.

[@lavinder11]

Harm reduction.. yeah right. Ask Seattle and Portland how that's working out. Homeboy is in denial

[@ashleypatel5461]

I completely agree with one thing he says -- no one should EVER be jailed for simply using drugs, any drug. It is an act whose violence/harm goes in the direction of SELF harm. The fact that our jails/prisons are bursting at the seams with non-violent drug offenders, is a travesty.

[@gregzeng]

Been in prison myself, Australia, 1975 - 81. Good educatoin system. The world's best. Failures keep going to prison, for further "education". Prison's job: CREATE MORE PRISONERS!" Good Prison Graduates: "Don't get caught again. Illegal or not; don't get caught!"

[@SMaamri78]

@@mihe6212 i agree. There are many many issues associated with drug use. The societal costs are high. It doesn’t just affect the user. They usually have kids who suffer and often are dragged into that life. Families suffer. Don’t ever think that drug use affects no one but the user.

[@octaviobarajas3980]

Harm reduction for crack??? I wish you luck! But dayum…. That’s not good odds for anyone.

[@a.wanderer5006]

I mean he's on it since the 80s presumably, because that was when the crack epidemic was in its height, so he's not doing too bad. Like Doris and the other longtime crackheads, he still has his mental facilities.

[@petepeter1857]

@@Misitheus Yeah, me too. The harm was very balanced and consistent.

[@janicejacome]

I thought he was gonna say something like " Don't smoke from a cracked, tiny pipe... Use the brand name Chore Boy , etc....stop breaking other people's umbrellas to use as pushers."

[@octaviobarajas3980]

@@Misitheus me too! From 12-33 lol…. Kept hitting my head… now almost 2 and a half years sober. Definitely doesn’t work even when I hadn’t crossed that invisible line.

[@amym.1349]

@@janicejacome :: whats a pusher??

[@meeks1201]

This man’s ‘harm reduction’ is him just justifying his drug use

[@minecraft4587]

Clearly you don't know what it actually is, those are ways to reduce harm. its boils down to having control over your life and not losing more control than what you already have lost.

[@minecraft4587]

Example. Instead of Reusing needles, harm reduction is going to get new sterile ones at the local needle exchange

[@dauntae24]

Harm reduction … I’ve buried people that used to talk about that.

[@DudeOnFireee]

This man's definition of harm reduction is completely off.

[@Brahmeisterr]

I don't think you understand any of this.

[@manarabdalla9217]

Although you can see that he is in a hit of denial regarding his situation it is soo refreshing to see that he is still a compassionate person and looks to help people.

[@MB.77]

I love his laugh and hair. I’m here laughing with him. I’m enjoying this interview, and I like this guy. He’s got substance. I really wish him better days and a happy life ahead of him.

[@b1k2q34]

Hmmmmm. Not sure about your assessment. But, your opinion.

[@christiandenton2174]

oh hes def got substance, thats for sure

[@bookerk4388]

But then STEVE came along and the downward spiral began.It was the beginning of the end.Peruvian Love Rock.

[@evernight.]

He is the most annoying person I've seen on this channel and I'm following it for years. He has disgusting personality and I don't even want to mention the laugh...

[@bryanrawls9626]

I’ve smoked my share of crack but how the hell someone gets hooked for life is beyond me. It’s not even a physical addiction, its mental.

[@August_Fields]

I really enjoyed this interview. He is an excellent communicator and although I certainly disagree with some of his unconventional ideas, I strongly agree with others. For instance, I don't think possession of drugs for personal use should be punishable by jail time. It just compounds the user's problems and creates criminals out of some (not ALL, okay?) fairly harmless recreational drug users that otherwise function as productive members of society. And the trauma he's talking about from incarceration is real. I spent 60 days in jail one time for a minor offense and they put me in a cell with two men who were accused of murder and had been there for 7 and 10 years and another one who I can't remember what he did, but he was the devil incarnate. If looks could kill, I really would be dead from that one. The thing is, these guys can tell when you're not a career criminal and you're just there because of some fluke of bad luck and they get off on terrorizing you. When you're treated like a farm animal and moved from pen to pen and surrounded by scary violent rage filled people who could kill you with their bare hands 24 hours a day it takes a long time to get back to normal, and if I'm to be truthful I never did. I'm so scared to this day of being locked up I walk 2 blocks to and from the end of my street with COPD in 100 degree heat during the summer every time I leave and return to my home because once a patrol car pulled over and ran my ID through the system for jaywalking. I have no idea why that happened because 200 people cross this street in the middle of the block everyday, but whatever I just don't want the hassle.

[@ruthb3870]

Thats the point of being Jailed to scare you straight

[@icemaiden6000]

💔💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@icemaiden6000]

@@ruthb3870 what a heartless comment! after all he has written, THAT'S what you came up with??!!!! how very.... 'compassionate' of you....

[@ruthb3870]

Yes you are not suppose to enjoy jail.

[@faykouri1162]

What a horrible experience it must have been for you!

[@shawnalynn5198]

Many of the commenters on here would do well to listen to what Mark says at 20:06 - "I think a little dignity and respect would go a long way in terms of helping people climb out of this lifestyle."

[@agangstersparadise1]

You are absolutely correct.

[@SMaamri78]

True but ultimately it’s up to the addict to make the changes necessary. We should spare no expense to help those who want it.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Excellent comment!!!👏👏👏

[@annieseaside]

Respect is earned.

[@agangstersparadise1]

@@annieseaside respect is earned, but people should be shown respect until they show disrespect. Disrespect is earned as well.

[@sherireedy329]

Great interview! I feel so bad for Jessie as I do everyone homeless and addicted. It’s a sad, dark lonely place to be. I’ve been there, not to these extents. I did have a vehicle which made things a lot easier I would think. Jessie’s from my neck of the woods, Towson is 5 minutes from me. I wish him all the best and I hope he and everyone on the streets find their way out 🙏🏼❤️

[@allansegall4502]

The show in Baltimore alluded to is ''The Wire". One of the best dramas ever.

[@snicky58]

💯 Great show.

[@jimreed6875]

He seems like a very bright guy who just got sucked into the ugly maelstrom of drug addiction. Thank you.

[@analozada9475]

Great hair! His style reminds of Robert Plant. 🖤🔥🤘 Super smart guy…I wish he could stay away from drugs. He has so much wisdom to offer.

[@sammybarrett6916]

"I've been around." Yes. Yes, you have.

[@rubymorris44]

And that's what makes him so interesting

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@rubymorris44 ....I definitely find him interesting, I find them all interesting in their own unique way

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@jaffa tyree 😅🤣

[@davechristian7543]

@@rubymorris44 100% right !

[@davechristian7543]

and im sure your just as interesting has he is 'Not' #'Ya #Goose.

[@Leogx13]

Hopefully Jessie gets his shit together

[@lawyersgunsandmoney887]

I don't think Jesse would be too happy entering "our" world right now. Seriously. Who is more content...you or Jesse? Be honest w/ YOURSELF...I know my answer.

[@SB8-8]

What an interesting man. I find all of your video's fascinating Mark in one way or another. Hearing the positivity in Jessie's thoughts and how he feels about varying issues is refreshing. Best of luck to him....

[@SeanLain]

This dude could give any rockstar's hair a run for its money

[@richardmilliken8705]

The dude is probably 50 years old but he looks at least 5 years older than 76 year old Steven Tyler. He's more wrinkly & weathered than Mick Jagger.

[@Bizarro69]

Every time I hear addicts it sounds like there's a personality disorder that hasn't been discovered. They all have the same symptoms but just self medicate differently. And even when they've stopped the substance of choice, they still sound like they're using when they talk spiritualism or self-help, it's in their neurology to just get hooked on things. Very interesting!

[@leesh2684]

Most have complex ptsd which can look identical to personality disorders at times like narcissistic personality disorder or borderline.

[@joniatoms9798]

Could be…

[@DudeOnFireee]

Yep dude I've seen people seriously act like they are addicted to AA meetings, going to 3+ a day, or describe the way they feel about God or the Gym or the twelve steps like it was their drug of choice.. to me personally it helps prove that the drug use is a just a symptom of something going on with that person. Shit when I get clean, looking back, I let my anxiety and depression rule my life instead of drugs

[@cansee0]

Dali fan I see

[@ranchdubois6255]

Trauma makes addicts.

[@angelicbeing8931]

I am from Baltimore born and raised . It truly is a heroin saturated city . I come from a heroin family . And being raised by heroin addicts has gave me so many insights and this man has insight . Baltimore is good for that at least . But my family has done more time for having an illness then murderers .You can't punish pain and trauma away and that is the illness of addiction. I can't imagine being held against my will . And guys like him are great to talk to as a friend but they make terrible partners because they take out their baggage and abuse out on you every day .

[@juliemorrison3450]

This guy reminds me how addicts are so good at manipulating others and justifying themselves. Here he is talking about how he's got it all together. He is deep, deep in denial.

[@kyla6538]

ALL addicts are in denial. For them to come out of denial would mean they'd stop using, denial is what allows them to continue using.

[@jackierosado1777]

FACTS

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

Yes DENIAL!! big time

[@tishaw1674]

An important fact! Anyone who has been around an addict knows this!

[@agangstersparadise1]

@@kyla6538 💯. And I've seen people far deeper in denial than he is. I do believe he is taking steps to do better than he was previously. Which still counts for something.

[@CastielMac]

Y'know what, I will give him one thing: For an addict, he has a shit ton of compassion and wanting to help other people.

[@DudeOnFireee]

He only brings them up because he thinks it makes himself look allot less messed up.

[@vonderloo3184]

There is nothing else to do on the streets, except drugs. No job for a street performer, I guess.

[@aaronm.3581]

@@DudeOnFireee Why say such things? You don't know if that's true in the least.

[@jackierosado1777]

I've always said that theres a fine line between, geniuos and insane 🙄🤦‍♀️☠ Mark, your patience is REMARKABLE!!!

[@annoravetz6697]

Same with gambling. They always try to show you how to control it, but for some people they just let it control their lives. People go into it blindly for the high or the win, but you have to do your research. No one knows how addictive it is. They need to teach the psychology of addiction in school, and the laws against drugs.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

I have 3 family members who are gambling addicts. It has caused them to lose so much! I hate casinos and gambling now bc of that!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@cindyfitzgerald4500 ...Grambling is something I have *never* cared for..I've never been the type to gamble on anything, haha.. I hope you're doing well,ma'am🙏💜

[@carolgeorgeson9632]

Ann Oravetz that was so well said and so very true!!

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@wesleyAlan9179 I warn people not to bet with me because I Only bet on sure things. I'm too cheap to loose!😅

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@marylougeorge9890 *SAME* ! 🤣😂

[@elijahsparadox]

He said “ because America has no soul “ “no collective consciousness”. I really didn’t even have to hear him say this to understand he’s so wise but the fact that he did is just like wow. I completely understand how you feel man granted I’m not addicted to crack but I self medicate frequently due to one root cause of the lack of love in the world and in my own world too. My heart hurts daily for everyone and I’ve always prayed for the people out their in the world who never had anyone to pray for them. At least if they had no one they had me. It’s a bitter sweet world to exist in but if I have to suffer in it a little to shed light on it then so be it :). Jesse I don’t know you but I love you man. Like you said you have control & we all do. We just gotta hold onto an share the love as much as we can and I feel like the worlds getting closer to this it just takes time. Because in the end that’s all there’s really room for❤️

[@lotusconciergellc3376]

On point observation “America”, has no soul and we’ve been feeding our babies to the crack dealer since 1976. Now the new “crack”, dealer is technology our babies are growing up sucking on a IPhone. We don’t care as long as it distracts them long enough for us to work that extra weekend this month. If you asked me the true reason American is cursed is because of systemic racism. You see you can’t have two separate counties called America and think 🤔 the fallout won’t hit your front gate. The sense of community can only be established when we realize we are one ☝🏾 and nothing without the other. Period Poo

[@Mr.ChadBased]

Love is the answer brother. Stay safe out there. We share a lot of views and coping mechanisms.

[@lenaannis8787]

As a European when he said America has no collective consciousness i was shocked. Maybe it is not political correct to say this but he just described the country in one sentence.

[@tundrawomansays5067]

@Lena Annis And why would we? The simple answer is we’re the new country without a lengthy history time wise and the US *is* “The Great Experiment.” An even simpler answer is it’s not politically expedient to encourage a collective consciousness: Divide and Conquer keeps the people fighting with one another over BS stuff like sexual orientation, immigration (let’s foster some more us vs. them mentality, sigh) skin color, income inequality, “all drugs are bbbaaadddd” etc. Add a huge element of *fear* regularly, like on the daily several times a day from news programs, aka “Infotainment” and it’s quite a feat anyone ever steps out of their 15+ locks on their home’s doors to (gasp!) completely disengage from their “devices” and clear their head so they can be alone with their thoughts and actually *have* a few of their own. I’m not gonna throw that old trope “People are dying every day to get into this country!” atcha-you know that. The Structural Economy and the convulsions it’s now undergoing secondary to technology is no less massive than that which occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Lots of parts here. Yep, we may be a mess right now butcha know what? We have been here in the past (oh have we ever) and we stumbled through it somehow, maybe not gracefully, certainly not equally, without violence or deaths or with impeccable results. That we as a nation, as a people still persist despite it all? There’s the “Collective Consciousness:” Flawed, arguing with each other and *not at all like any other country.* Kids need time to grow the hell up: So do countries.

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for the interview Jessie and SWU

[@jenniferdowell9002]

Thank you Mark for continuing to work hard for your passion… Very impressive… I just want to let you know your interviewing and listening skills have grown leaps and bounds for someone who just wanted to shoot portraits. We all have something to learn and ways to grow because you decided to take some pictures as a teenager. You’ve got guts, for sure. such are beyond inspiring.

[@Kat-ip5ex]

There’s no such thing as ‘harm reduction’ usage with crack. Crack is highly addictive and if you go down that road it’s almost guaranteed to take over your life. This guys seems so intelligent and kind but a bit delusional about casual crack usage.

[@polejamie]

Didn't take over mine.

[@nto5gb239]

There is no such thing as harm reduction with any drug. You are just switching one drug for another which means your addiction is still active. If you can control your drug usage, you're still using drugs and that is not the answer.

[@mollysteel142]

@@polejamie his junk addiction turned him to be a submissive slave Boi

[@mollysteel142]

@@polejamie he looks effeminate

[@carinafleming]

@@nto5gb239 yawn

[@WilliamWBG]

So many homeless want to remain homeless. You can’t force a drug addict to change, they have to want to get clean first. Same with homelessness.

[@ThaBeachBoss]

Don’t try to outsmart crack

[@laurakindle6019]

Best comment EVER

[@Jeff-dt7ls]

Bingo!! Truer words never spoken

[@real_lynnblades]

Crack is whack.

[@geddygt]

What amazing perspective and insight, especially regarding comparisons between East and West Coast treatment to homelessness

[@Justbreezintoday]

Your channel has inspired me to share my own recovery story. I was so scared but am happy I uploaded it.Thank you.

[@ryebra]

He lost me when he said “Incident with a woman”. Mark dislikes his dishonesty.

[@starynights9769]

We all understand

[@modernhomesteadnc6404]

I interpreted that as consensual for some reason. No reason to automatically think he meant that as a criminal thing. It sounded like him and a girl got caught together (maybe football field) and got in trouble

[@sonquatsch8585]

@beentheredonethat no he is slightly different. mark has his number. he doesn't really like this guy.

[@webds]

Yep and he said there was one incident where he held someone against their will. Pretty sure it was that.

[@annieseaside]

AMEN AMEN AMEN. Then add he was then with a young woman, intimating Not his age. He dicks her around for 7 years! Finally agrees to move in together and is mystified why she split.

[@pmtmonique]

He's literally the only person I have ever heard in these interviews that has shown interest in Mark. Immediately in the beginning marks asked where he's from and he creates a dialog by asking Mark, "you?" that is a good sign of a good person I think. Km only like 5 seconds in though lol

[@Gustavo-vt7jl]

Some people go bald having a full rich diet and exercising, this man has a pretty hair doing crack

[@pepperachu]

I'm convinced its dominantly hereditary

[@pascalelandry8630]

Its all genes

[@PacificPier]

. . . he's just been using a harm reducing microneedling technique with growth serum, for decades -

[@je.suis.prisci]

No lies detected 😂😂😂

[@Yungknown]

Ironically his homelessness probably helps his hair more than it hurts it. One of the worst things for your hair is the harsh chemicals in hair care products most people use.

[@emmaleia13]

I love his former rock singer look. Jessie has responded to every tragic episode in her life. He is lucid and very smart about drugs. I hope his book will be published and that people will be able to follow his advice and listen to his experience.

[@chriskozub8012]

Hair genes of the gods .

[@kristabell5107]

An expert on drug management. Sounds like he has a degree in drugs. If only he’d found his passion is something less destructive who knows what he could have achieved. He looks like he’s been through the ringer.

[@chadmcclain3462]

Right👍🏽

[@kristabell5107]

@@fresatx na I’m not religious. My life’s fkn great. Travelled the world baby. And loved every minute of it. I got me some stories. I feel for these people. I just wish better for them. It’s rough as you get older living like that. Ya know ?

[@kristabell5107]

@@fresatx Who are you judge me? I’m not selling anything here. You buy whatever you want. You’re looking for a rise. Go troll someone else.

[@kristabell5107]

@@fresatx lol

[@juvederme]

@@fresatx ur a mess

[@stefanManiak262011]

i want to see a picture of him when he was in his 20s or 30s! very cool looking man! he reminds me of actor Brad Dourif!

[@gregzeng]

> " ... want to see a picture of him when he was in his 20s or 30s! ... " Says it himself. He is short in height.

[@stefanManiak262011]

@JesusPaid4You 2 what is house on house? Never heard..

[@stefanManiak262011]

@JesusPaid4You 2 I ve checked google but nothing found..but found something like House M.D. that has the same back story.

[@mememo3764]

Looks like Robert Plant.

[@markoembarko9045]

I gave a homeless woman $2 yesterday. We briefly talked about how McDonald's used to have a dollar menu, but that they no longer did. The light turned green and I was on my way... Later that day when I was walking my dog, I found $2 on the sidewalk. Prayers up, blessings coming down 💓

[@runeplate123]

Lmao!!!

[@-Adrienne]

Karma✨

[@MissOrchid12]

Dharma! 💙

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Cool story

[@Bizarro69]

Lmfao this fucking guy

[@gman7089]

I wonder what the “incident with a woman” was that he was kicked off of his college campus for. Later on he makes it a point to mention he’s never done anything against anyone’s will and everything he’s done is consensual but you usually don’t get kicked off a campus for something women like or agree to. Could be wrong though.

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

I honestly figured he was having sex in a public spot. You gotta remember what year it was… my friend got kicked out of Chico State because security thought he smelled like weed in the bathroom so they figured he was smoking pot in there. It’s really not difficult to get kicked out of school, especially in the late 60’s/ 70’s

[@gman7089]

@@kpeezyforsheezy I initially thought that until he made his point about consensual crimes this and never doing anything against anyone’s will that. Odd thing to say out of the blue.

[@shreddykrueger3776]

She prob cried rape and he got kicked out. That would spiral you into drugs.

[@ryansack5198]

If you haven't done something like that there's no reason to say it..

[@ryansack5198]

@@shreddykrueger3776 of he fucking raped her.. how irresponsible to have zero background but assume some random woman you know nothing about fabricated a rape.. you're disgusting dude..

[@OnlyTasha25]

the HBO show he’s referring to is called The Wire

[@omarart9843]

Cool thanx ill check it out i guess mark is too busy for that

[@pamelanicholl7118]

Best show ever...

[@thekaerichtexas]

Yes my favorite show

[@loodsdude]

@@pamelanicholl7118 up there, breaking bad or wire for me. Omar is the man!

[@anitashortz2554]

I was shouting it the whole time only to realize shortly after that they can't hear me...🥺😒

[@donovanmarcus289]

Interesting guy. He don't even realize he's a couple haircuts away from looking like some college professors I've seen or encountered, still teaching to this day. Amazing!

[@gman7089]

Actually, Harm reduction is the idea that a person does not have to completely stop doing a drug to be able to improve their life. They can make other changes to reduce harm, not necessarily ROA. Harm reduction is usually paired with the “Housing First” concept which is the belief that every person has a right to safe housing and once that person has safe housing, they can begin to making other changes to improve their life. The whole thing is sometimes called Housing First and Harm Reduction Principles. Be safe Also the show he is thinking of around 11:15 is the The Wire

[@alexa3585]

Yes! Harm reduction can be anything from using clean needles to using in safe spaces.. not using alone.. etc

[@aliciajones8746]

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[@aliciajones8746]

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[@aliciajones8746]

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[@machngunjoe]

He is spot on about the drug problem. I work for the government doing investigations and see the drug problem. Sending people to prison for doing drugs, is not addressing societies problem whatsoever. Addressing mental health, in patient intensive treatment. Give them something to control cravings and withdrawals, add therapy all day to it. Get them the courage to change the people in their lives if they are a influence that notices drug usage. And check in, lots. But sending people to prison. So fucking Dumb

[@srichmond32111]

This is so frustrating to me. Growing up around addiction his "ideas" are super dangerous.

[@annieseaside]

100 percent agree.

[@tommyt2901]

Agree!

[@superstud666fromhell7]

All these assholes glamorize drug use. These unrepentant scumbags are all over Tiktok

[@cherricastellon490]

How? What we have been doing surly has not worked.

[@cindysemblante4411]

I wonder if his “incident with a woman” was rape, or assault, or stalking or… colleges don’t kick you out for having a yelling match

[@kregoryklements6918]

In ten years if this guy is alive he’s gna be completely nuts. Guaranteed .

[@reddwing4368]

He s pretty close right now!!!

[@a.wanderer5006]

He's been doing crack for 40 years already, but okay. I don't understand why people say he's jacked. He seems alright to me: Clean, he has a car, still has his mental facilities, he travels around to Rainbow Gathering and sells mushrooms. It's a lifestyle choice.

[@DudeOnFireee]

Lol he practices harm reduction with smoking crack, oops I mean Peruvian love rock... Dudes delusional.

[@aaronm.3581]

He will be exactly like he is now.

[@justmyopinion2]

The thing is, he was spot on, he understands where the shortfalls are. He has a lot to offer and he has paid a big price to accumulate that knowledge.

[@danthedewman1]

The guy is fooling himself, trying to legit his habits..BS

[@nicolelewonkenobi]

This guy has ZERO idea what harm reduction is. It's a pretty dangerous to pass along such false info when there are people who will believe what he said. Harm reduction is something like needle exchanges so users don't have to reuse dirty needles. Harm reduction is getting therapy. Harm reduction is clean using sites. There are so many things that are Harm reduction, it is to decrease the risks associated with substance use disorder. Using the same drug in a different manner isn't really harm reduction.

[@BillBraskyy]

Some of what Jessie was saying about harm reduction (HR) @4:00 or so is on point. I learned about it in one of my drug abuse addiction counseling classes and it's a topic that I think is very innovative in breaking down barriers as far as helping people get to treatment if they need or want it, and even helping those who may not be fully addicted or physically dependent on chemicals, but do binge or abuse alcohol and/or drugs and may realize that the life style is starting to have show some negatives in their lives and are interested in not letting the destructive behaviors escalate and get out of hand. However, HR isn't for everyone; if a person is truly alcoholic or an addict, downgrading the drug or amount will not work, so that being said, I see HR as like a form of damage control for those who may still have some control. That's basically it in a nutshell. There's more to it, but that would be a much longer discussion.

[@bambiginger]

Oh wow, Jessie, you are a total package. You have been there and done that and are so incredibly articulate and self aware. I feel like you have great power in your words and I wish you all the best, I think you have a really amazing story to tell and the language to tell it. Love from Ohio

[@lauriegonzalez2827]

this guy looks like hell and says his addiction is benign...lots of denial

[@pepperachu]

I like Jessie. He seems nice, He has nice hair. Jessie is gone though...

[@kimmead3683]

Gone?

[@heidiho5179]

@@kimmead3683 Gone as in...in bad shape with that addiction. It’s not generally meant to be derogatory.

[@NSTLgng]

@@heidiho5179 First of all , gone means dead in most scenarios but even in the context ur using it, Jessie is so far from gone. For an addict thats been through so much he seems very well put together.

[@scottandrews947]

Yes, he has a magnificent head of hair.

[@SharonBenson2674]

@@kimmead3683 yes gone. He’s not the same person that he used to be. He is now not Productive, useful, respected,ambitious. He is gone!

[@dianebaugher3919]

The homeless situation is so complicated-so many don't want help and just want to stay high all day, others truly want help and those are the ones I feel for.

[@KarenAnne1965]

It was fantastic to hear you on national public radio… I will go back and listen again as I was running errands and in and out of the car the first go round. This interview was definitely one that pulled me in and then pushed me out. When you could get him out of his head and into his heart it was thought provoking. Thank you Mark

[@dirtypatwalsh]

I’ve never heard Mark be so stern before. This cat really is full of crap. Mark know he be lyin’

[@DudeOnFireee]

Good, honestly as addicts that's what we need. The minute we think we can cheat reality is the minute we think we can just have one and be done, or if we're already using we tell ourselves everything is ok.. when it's really not

[@trozeengovender6906]

💯

[@kiramarie97]

I would love to meet this man one day. He is very wise and has an empathic and creative nature-I am praying for him.

[@kristiehazel2494]

Such a different interview and obviously we all see through it, but im so glad Mark posted this...I am sure this man is hiding so much pain. We never know,this man may be back at some point and be ready to be honest. It will he interesting to see the difference in his body language and his delivery etc when he's honest...

[@a.wanderer5006]

Why does he have to be in pain? He said his childhood was 'idyllic'. Some people just like drugs.

[@leesh2684]

The key is the mother , not knowing, may have been emotionally unavailable for whatever reasons. It can cause anxiety. Depression > goes into a domino affect to addictions

[@Mark_Chandler]

a lot of marks interviews the person isn't happy where they are at in life, this gentleman seems to be comfortable where he is at.

[@DJ-uu4wo]

I think he's a very humble gentleman who knows others have it worse than he does.

[@lisafrederick8870]

Beautiful hair!!!!! Looks like a rock star

[@obi.officialChannel]

Stuck in the 80's hair Rock era, the men looked better than most women. Skid Row

[@wellina3457]

That's what I was thinking

[@dreyfusswashington6598]

He literally is a rockstar

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@colleenprue5312 Amen and thank you! 👌👍

[@stacitowery4461]

A rock star from the 60s maybe, happy his hair survived.

[@Iloveyusomuch]

Fascinating guy. Looks like an old school rockstar

[@juleznice1855]

Jessie seems to be such a sweet soul, he's aware of so many things, speaks intelligently, very interesting person with lots of potential. I hope you get the drugs even more under control and bring even more joy to this world and to your own life. Much Love and all the best.

[@austincraig8711]

Harm reduction is typically doing the drug safer. I.E. clean needles, testing your drugs, etc Not snorting heroin instead of shooting it, lol. That's just a different ROA

[@norahsmith3320]

Snorting heroin is definitely harm reduction when comparing it to shooting it.

[@5ringsaudits]

He sure does "crack" himself up...

[@elmacabrera1892]

Bring this guy back, he is by far one best interviews! Just in this short interview I learned allot on homelessness, addiction and their barriers.

[@terywetherlow7970]

Burning Man, Nomadic Lifestyles, are interesting topics......you don't meet many "characters" anymore. I enjoy a good ole eccentric. Seriously. I wish him well.....bummer that he's getting older now that may weigh on him, some. F.up? Tee

[@nicksterp2805]

great interview mark. you're awesome Jessie! I was hypnotized by your hair as so many other ppl have said! it would great mark for you to visit this encampment. I hope things get better for you Jessie. you have a wonderful heart. you seem very smart and creative. don't waste your gifts on drugs. so lovely that ppl bring you food

[@iamrambo99]

I met this guy at The Bounce festival in 2013. He was nice when he wasn't totally off his rocker.

[@dianaschwiperich5258]

Marc... Your Interviews are so loving and full of respect. Tanks for you work

[@FatRonaldo]

The show he was trying to remember about Baltimore is called The Wire for anyone interested.

[@kyle2441]

Ay yo Omars comin !

[@mysticmama740]

This guy is right on the money "America's got no soul!" Boom, enough said. I really appreciate the dialogue with Mark as well about how poverty and lack of opportunity plays into drug use and sales. Jessie is a great voice for those on the inside as well, and love how explicit he is about how traumatizing "being held against your will" can be, and how incarceration is NOT the way to deal with drug use. And, "peruvian love rock"....I cant help but feel sorry for the guy, the drugs got their claws in him big time....

[@shannonhuddleston1282]

He does have gorgeous hair, God bless you sir I hope your journey gets better and easier

[@veronicasmith7251]

The corner is a great show..I highly recommend it if these type of issues interest u

[@jenfillyaw]

Jessie is obviously a very intelligent man. It hurts my heart to see him hurt.

[@samanthacostido7823]

Have you ran into Rebecca by chance? I miss seeing her videos and it’s been a minute since you’ve spoken with her. Would love an update.

[@katehipkin1039]

I agree! I hope all is well with her, she has a place in a lot of people's hearts I think.

[@dabailey1000]

This guy doesn’t live in the real world. So sad

[@tiger1044]

Debbie Bailey He's a homeless drug addict in denial. Of course he doesn't. I'm an ex using drug addict. The world of addiction is completely unreal. You have your own society you function in. Whatever that may be. Milage differs.

[@jenniferb9506]

FINALLY SOMEONE TALKING ABOUT COMMUNITY AND POSITIVE THINGS.... Not just talking about themselves and the past. Be here now. Build.

[@Torenko]

"Words are important." Definitely words to remember.

[@elmacabrera1892]

I agree, you picked up on good point for interviewer to learn and be cautious of when interviewing people with substance or hx trauma.

[@coltonsethendicott7000]

As a recovering addict this guy has the disease to the core to be honest. At some points I feel sorry for him and at others I don't. Just how i feel

[@jenniferdowell9002]

I know how you feel

[@coltonsethendicott7000]

@@jenniferdowell9002 right on. Nowadays people are more likely to be receptive to feel rather than opinion.

[@tiger1044]

Yep- same here. I feel empathy for all using addicts. I was one myself. I also can see through the BS. My empathy stops there.

[@michelleberger7747]

Hes a really good communicator and interesting to listen to even though I strongly disagree with him on alot of things. Its too bad his addiction took him down this road. I can see him writing songs or working in the music industry in some capacity. GOOD LUCK JESSE

[@angel101025]

All these homeless men looked like burned out rockstars or popstars even

[@icemaiden6000]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌💯 or maybe, it's the other way around? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shreddykrueger3776]

They are not very different from each other. Music is a useless skill if you can't generate money from it. I've been playing since I was 6. First gig at 8. Never made enough money from it that I didn't have to have a real job too.

[@angel101025]

@@shreddykrueger3776 oh they are very different from each other one has money drugs and women, the other just has the drugs many some women

[@angel101025]

@@icemaiden6000 no all the men where I’m from look like this, one had a fur coat on him I don’t know where he got it from but he totally looked the part

[@lawrencehilton8597]

He was on an episode of judge Mathis. He told the judge he just uses weed and shrooms instead of crack now.

[@robertkarol7200]

Share the episode

[@lawrencehilton8597]

@@robertkarol7200 I don't have it unfortunately. I will keep an eye out though.

[@briannacriscola3519]

“There’s a wild renegade homeless encampment in Oakland” Mark: hand me my keys But in all seriousness what he said about prison trauma and black men not wanting to be indoors is actually a real thing, he touched on quite a few great things actually.

[@shingles4947]

Think he needs to get off the drugs himself before he preaches to others. Bless him, hope he gets the book published & gets back to his usual ways once the festivals re open in 2022

[@Dolllas]

I disagree .. a lot of times you can’t speak on anything you haven’t been through . Duh how do you understand something 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@thekaerichtexas]

Exactly

[@laurieallen7536]

Very interesting interview Mark. Such a sad story for this guy who could have and has had it all. Prayers he can get clean.

[@RJ-luci]

Nobody brings me food. Nobody brings me clothes. I wake up each morning, tie my shoes and go to work.

[@aaronm.3581]

Quit your belly aching.

[@RJ-luci]

@@aaronm.3581Wasn’t “belly aching”. I just don’t expect anything for free.

[@annieseaside]

As do most of us!❤️ This fool does not want pesky things like responsibility, rent or utilities, he loved being a leech couch surfing. He is all about FREE STUFF. He has no clue that there is no such thing as Free. There is only Free to YOU. Someone worked hard to give you the “Free Stuff.” Interesting how most of the viewers liked him. It would be fascinating to see their opinion after he crashed at their house for months and built a hut from wood, mud and straw. Then lectured them on how you have the land, you should share man! “I should be allowed to do any damn thing I want, anywhere, anytime with anyone. I should never be arrested for dealing drugs, no one should.” The squatters he is so jazzed about and who will create a new way to be in America? Snort. Spit take. 1 compost toilet and 1 shower for 500 people, is a health hazard and sanitation issue. The fire risk is immense. They feel entitled to be there, but it is not their land. Hey, but they have a pizza oven and an open mike so it’s all good! Woot! Paaaertaaay!!! 🍄🍄🍄

[@gwennk4962]

Be grateful for that. Being able to take care and count on yourself. You can get your own food and clothes. One day, if you live long enough, you'll need some help. Hopefully, someone brings you food and clothes then. 🤞

[@RJ-luci]

@@gwennk4962 You’re comparing apples to oranges.

[@cindywannamaker5299]

Hey Jessie, ketamine is addictive too. I do agree with not arresting people for doing drugs. However, these people who sell drugs laced with a shit ton of fenti should be locked up