Crystal Meth Addict interview-Artemis

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Artemis, a homeless crystal meth addict in Santa Monica, California.
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[@gembrain7095]

A beautiful human being. When I listen to Artemis speak I can see the young, sensitive child who should have experienced unconditional love and support, but instead was exposed to highly damaging sexual abuse.

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

Yeah. Its a hard world.

[@JC111WPB]

Satan's #1 goal: destroy the family unit

[@missymzloca]

I felt the same way. His story broke my heart!

[@drhyshek]

But we really don’t know if the description of his childhood is true. He has some psychosis. For one, he thinks the spots on his back are his bone marrow leaking out of his skin. He needs mental help and some love would help but he needs to get his head straight first.

[@briterry4961]

Your videos make it so clear to me that trauma is at the root of 99% of all addicts' dependency. We are not born equal, with equal opportunities, or in equally loving, healthy and happy homes. The abuse many addicts had to face at young ages and then the judgment and mistreatment cast upon them from the world as they use drugs to cope is devastating. I hope people leave your channel with a little more empathy for those living "alternative lifestyles"... I know I have.

[@obadiahsmith2345]

Most of us pass by people that have had trauma and learn to keep things together. Sometimes we pass the ones that can't keep it together. Always keep eye contact. Its a start for most to turn things around and feel human.

[@zeromczero7369]

hmmmmm-yeah...prob wouldn't cross the street because I would be walking anywhere near skid row in LA or anywhere else. To me-addiction is the lowest depth of misery.

[@sweethockey28]

Addiction does not discriminate… I think you might be surprised how many addicts have a great childhood with little to no notable trauma, grow up in a middle class family, and are surrounded by a constant support systems. To make the statement you have is filling in the blanks you just don’t know or hear about. Remember, these are the types of stories people want to hear about and come here to this channel to hear about, not some seemingly uninteresting way they fell into addiction, with little cause and effect for the viewer to see. Addiction is extremely complex. Your effort in further trying to understand those who go through things such as addiction is amazing and I was in no way trying to attack or come at you, so I’m sorry if it seemed that way. Thank you for your time, as well as anyone else who happens to read this.

[@dajaheubanks7855]

Me too

[@shannonhorwood2732]

I totally agree, so sad.

[@drakebane9527]

What a kind voice this man has.

[@winchesterkid]

You mean drugged out voice?

[@drakebane9527]

@@winchesterkid whatever you want buddy

[@CrockyDile15]

He has very kind eyes, as well. That's what made me click the video to see more of him and then I see your comment first. A lot of kind souls turn to drugs when life is hard. Smh. Hope he can get better.

[@johncena04101]

@@drakebane9527 perfect response 🙌🙌🙌🙌💅💅💅💅💯💯💯

[@ItsFreshItsAnne]

@@winchesterkid I understand now, the KID in your screenname lol You sound like someone with 0 experience with addicts or addiction. Artemis is quite articulate and aware.

[@randiseay4964]

It is so visible that he carries such an incredibly burdening sadness.

[@wesleyalan9179]

💜🙏

[@bellachannell777]

I agree. His sadness is palpable and truly heartbreaking. I pray that God blesses him with the strength to persevere despite all of the obstacles he faces.

[@AnneLien1987]

Yes, Exactly!! He literally sits like he has the world on his back and shoulders and nobody helps this poor soul coping. Being intersex doesn’t help too 😓😓

[@lauralucy1]

@@AnneLien1987 I don’t think he knows what he is exactly 😕 God love him ☘️

[@andrewcdavies]

What a poor young man, he seems so fragile and vulnerable. I wish him well.

[@gabriellemaes4078]

He was in the foster system and trafficked. These stories are way more common than we know… I pray so so so hard for Artemis, a sweet beautiful soul.

[@MissSweetieShortie]

So true and heartbreaking

[@ItsFreshItsAnne]

Artemis has such a kind and gentle disposition. My sister has Asperger's and the heart she has, the ARTISTIC ability is out of this world! Artemis reminds me of her. I couldn't imagine having that dignity ripped from you...Gosh, my heart pours open for you Artemis!! My life experiences tell me those with high functioning Autism are some of the most POWERFUL and beautiful spirits on this Earth. Never give up working forward with the beautiful person you are! Our vessels are important, not mistakes or errors. In the end, our lives will measured ONLY by how we treated ourselves, others and what we contributed. Everything else is just lipstick and rouge. Beautiful Artemis. ♥️

[@24tommyst]

I work in IT and second this. Autistic people, many of whom I'm lucky enough to work with, rock.

[@martinmummert5614]

What the medical industry calls Autism Sprectrum Disorder is actually vaccine damage. Vaccines are POISON!

[@JAv-ti8uq]

Well said.

[@user-uu5di9de2t]

Well said❤

[@drcola1996]

Wow....that's was awesomely said 🙏

[@Pink_143_6]

As a mother, I can’t fathom any child being harmed. I hope someone walks into his journey and gives him what we all deserve …. love & support

[@aliciam.4866]

It sounds like he may have been a victim of SRA or terrible abuse. It sounds like he might have been trafficked as a young child, fake birth certificate, perhaps; whatever happened to him, it seems to have broke his reality. Artemis seems like such a sweet person, I hope he finds the help he needs, my heart breaks for him. ❤️

[@kellyernce3308]

Agree. He mentioned Denver and high profile individuals, vows of silence etc.

[@YiannisANO1911]

He said he was born in Cyprus. That is different from Greece. We say Greece because people dont know about Cyprus and its just easier to say Greece. I was born and raised and live here. If Artemis ever makes it back i would gladly help out any way that I can. It will do him good for sure to come back home

[@An_Ka_Li]

You can just see by the photo what an innocent, gentle soul he has. There's something ethereal about him... I pray for you Artemis, that you'll find your way through life.

[@djMLE-207]

@Quentin Hapsburg yes, ethereal. Its a perfect word to describe the vibe that is literally radiating off of him. Empathy is the key to moving forward as a human race - how can you not see the light radiating from his core, being dimmed by all this hurt and sadness and down right trauma that he has to carry everyday? This man is a lightworker, 100 %.

[@sandymclean9630]

Artemis 😊 I'm watching you from New Zealand 🌵 & I just want to say how terrific a person I think you are !!!! I'm sorry for all the harsh abuse you've had and the difficulties Artemis .. It's unfair !!! Please know how awesome you are 🙏😊 I hope you get what you need, and that you get back to Greece & raise a family for yourself 🙏👨‍👩‍👦 You have more humanity and kindness than 1000s of people !!!! Hold your head up 😊👆 God sees you You are Fantastic Artemis 🙏❤️

[@MrsGump]

Hi de no fellow kiwi 🥝 👋 😁

[@sandymclean9630]

@@MrsGump hi Mrs grump 🙃

[@Andrew_kiwi_AF]

Nz in the house! What’s up from Auckland

[@gembrain7095]

I’m from Christchurch 🥝 Awesome words Sandy. I thought the same when I watched Artemis’ interview

[@sandymclean9630]

@@gembrain7095 Yayyyy Gem 🙏❤️💎💋🎉

[@happyday8280]

I never ever realised until I started watching these videos the appalling amount of evil children go through… poor Artemis… the damage caused… I hope you find peace dear soul ❤️

[@brah04X]

Artemis is such a beautiful soul, it's so incredibly sad that our society hardly has any place for sensitivity and openness. This channel and other awesome people around the world like Mark who do what they can to build something better give me hope though

[@CorrinaMusic]

Woah. As different as many of us are to Artemis, I can’t help but relate to so much of what they’ve stated. How lost they feel, the simplifying, reverting back to what the main goal is. To go back to a place that’s familiar, or if not, to be treated like an equal, like a human being. To be heard, listened to. So much of what we go through can seem overwhelming and complex, when really it comes down to wanting to feel loved, accepted, and to have some mild purpose in life. I hope someone sees this and is able to help. 🙏

[@byrdie1111]

why can't u help him?

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@byrdie1111 That's your business, how?

[@GLIZZYGALLARDO]

@@byrdie1111 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,>

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@wesleyalan9179 Amen! Great response.👍👏👏👏 Hi, sweetie! ❤️🤗

[@marylougeorge9890]

Insightful comment.❤️

[@joecampos5624]

This guy really needs real good support...he has a lot to offer

[@kelelondon]

It’s extremely heart wrenching to accept that the majority of these eye opening interviews, began simply from the lack of receiving genuine LOVE - an unlimited, priceless power that we all posses. To anyone reading this, YOU ARE LOVED, APPRECIATED & WORTHY OF EVERYTHING 🌍♥️

[@marylougeorge9890]

👍❤️❤️❤️

[@AngG_]

Beautifully stated, Kele!! 💞💕💗

[@kelelondon]

@@AngG_Bless you Angela 🙏

[@sunray8136]

Very true. Love or lack of it will put you on a path either way. I found out I had to love myself. That's the key.

[@kelelondon]

@@sunray8136 bless you! 🙏

[@LionPaw.Rastafan]

My heart melts for these people you interview. I wish them all the best. Jah bless. I hope this person gets proper help, it is clearly needed.

[@SR-hc3bq]

I wonder if Artemis is familiar with the book Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. It's about a family from Cyprus that immigrates to the midwest and a child within that family who is born with intersex traits but is raised female. As an adult, they reflect that they should have been raised male instead. Does Artemis' experience mirror that story? Are they subconsciously parroting its narrative as a coping mechanism?

[@sherrylienable]

The second category being parroting?

[@ivanavukotic8909]

I wondered if someone's gonna mention that book, because there are so many similarities.

[@stylianospallas490]

I am Greek and hearing her story, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides hit me immediately. It wasn’t her confusion “Cyprus, Greece” because many Greeks and Greek Cypriots consider Cyprus as part of Greece - historically, not de jure - for instance in everyday life they will say “I am from Megalonisos,” meaning “I am from the big island.” considering Cyprus as the largest island of Greece. The similarities with the book are astonishing. Maybe, this is her way to escape her hard reality. Who knows. I wish her the best.

[@e8ghtmileshigh1]

He doesn't seem to know that Cyrus isn't in Greece.

[@e8ghtmileshigh1]

​@@stylianospallas490someone raised in the Midwest of the US, probably wouldn't be aware of different kinds of Greek and Cypriot nationalists.

[@annealbert9490]

What a sweetheart..I’m sorry people hurt you… I think a doctor and therapist / rehab could really help you move forward…You still have time to succeed in your talents

[@MsAnthropoLogic]

One thing Artemis said is true: the health system should take them *very* seriously

[@MissSweetieShortie]

💯💯🙏🙏🙏

[@tattyk665]

How..? He's requesting for them to make his parts work so he can have a baby; he said he doesn't have millions and millions of dollars for the surgery to make his parts work so he can give birth. He also said he doesn't want to go to the hospital, because he doesn't want to receive medical attention.... he's alluding to the fact they want him on psych meds. The only way the health system can take individuals like this one seriously, is if we had proper protocols and places to house people with mental illness. Right now, nobody can make these people get help despite the fact they're not well enough to make sound decisions for themselves... the system just leaves them in the street. It's not helpful to act like there's a possible way for this man to have a baby, it's just the health system that's not taking him seriously enough to do so. That's cruel, to fuel an impossible fantasy like that.

[@brittanyloftin9736]

Yes maybe soft underbelly could help with this. This just absolutely breaks my heart for Artemis

[@MissSweetieShortie]

@@brittanyloftin9736 he does so much for society him spreading awareness in general is amazing , most of these people would be dead a long time ago if they didn't have mark to look forward to talking too. Mark spreading awareness and posting every single day is exhausting . Let's hope that his awareness can bring us together as a softwhiteunberbelly community to help these people 🙏❤️

[@tyrelmcallister3634]

Meth-induced psychosis is fascinating. You can never be too sure what parts of the story are real and make believe. The problem is that even post-recovery, the fabrications can persist. I have known past addicts who got clean, but still insisted they were part bird, mermaid, international models in past lives, and more.

[@steveb7429]

Yeah he’s definitely experiencing meth psychosis. He needs help and fast . This world is chewing him spitting him out . Such a tragedy

[@Leavemealongyoursmelly889]

My mother has done meth for about 15 years and she has meth-induced psychosis and she believes that people are constantly looking to gather information on her to clone her

[@OriginalAngster]

Most addicts are medicating undiagnosed mental illness. More often than not, getting sober brings any underlying conditions to the forefront. So that person probably felt part bird before they started using

[@DaveSanders-i2c]

He looks like he's got it together more than some people

[@ANANDALEEMA]

Having both genders is called intersex these days. In Europe where I live intersex people are being . There is a strong movement developing. No need to remove one gender, just be the way you feel, male or female. you are special. Sending you lots of love Artemis.

[@DinkyPixie]

It hurts my heart to realize how much scrolling it took to find a comment with the word Intersex in it, thank you...I agree, I hope they never feel forced to choose because of societal pressure, to be free to be themselves.

[@LadyAngela678]

Yes, I dont see any harm in being both. Children should not be forced to choose. Let them decide when they het older.

[@zeromczero7369]

most ludicrous thing I've read on here ....

[@borano2031]

@@zeromczero7369 Your nickname tells us everything we need to know about you. Rgr

[@christinahope8739]

Artemis has the sweetest soul💗 I pray that God will protect and guide them. Artemis you deserve so much love, I hope you know that it's okay to be different and you are beautiful!

[@jessentacampcambe3363]

YOU CAN REALLY TELL HIS BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH. HE DEFINITELY LOST HIS CONFIDENCE. HE KEEPS ON LOOKING DOWN WHEN HE TALKS THIS IS SO SAD. I JUST WANT TO HUG HIM

[@oddly5598]

it's so sad to see, isn't it. Artemis has such a beautiful soul. I'm sure Autism has something to do with his lack of eye contact

[@wesleyalan9179]

@Blacksun Sigrune88 🤣 They saying it louder so those in the back can hear😆

[@faroshscale]

They are probably looking down a lot because they're autistic. As someone who is also autistic, it's hard for us to make eye contact. It could have something to do with their confidence too but most likely it had to do with their autism as well.

[@jessentacampcambe3363]

@Blacksun Sigrune88 heheh I apologize for the CAPS. I'm just used to typing big letters haha

[@e8ghtmileshigh1]

If you shout loud enough, it doesn't matter that what you are saying is stupid

[@emmaleia13]

Artemis is a very nice man but according to my expertise as a psychologist and unfortunately I didn't know how to translate everything because I am French, he is a boy who, according to me, has been sexually exploited since childhood. This fear radiates from his being. I don't know if he has female genitalia because it is very rare but he has been so abused that he doesn't know what sex he is anymore. I have worked with adults who have been victims of pedophile rings and he has all the characteristics. Such traumas can destroy a life and he may have developed all the symptoms of autism. We need to get him into a trauma care unit.

[@gingeralesoda]

this is so ignorant. rape doesn't make you trans or autistic. science says so, please educate yourself.

[@emmaleia13]

@@gingeralesoda I was raped and tortured and I am not trans or autistic. I am a doctor and I work with people who have experienced heavy trauma. I'm talking about autistic behavior. It is up to you to understand and educate yourself

[@awsheit]

@@gingeralesoda it def can. Maybe not autism but you'll take on characteristics. It is a big contributor to gender dysphoria a lot of times.

[@amoney1421]

@@gingeralesoda imagine arguing with a psychologist. go back to reddit and scream in your echo chamber.

[@gailsegal6843]

Emma, I believe you are right over the target, he was basically saying that the "so called" family he was living with wasn't his family at all...it definitely sounds like he was being trafficked, especially when he said there were so many people around all the time. He said a few key words that pointed right to satanism, he even said something like he wouldn't make any promises, another words, he didn't sell his soul.

[@amandas5553]

I pray for you Artemis....You seem like such a gentle soul thats lost and been used and abused by the world. I pray you find the love and support you deserve so you can find your way...lots of love from England....Thankyou Mark for all you do for these unfortunate people...I have not long found your Chanel but you are my new hero...lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

[@buchi777_]

I just feel that i wanted to protect Artemis to the best of my ability.....This saddens me so much. He just wants to be loved and be assured and accepted. Hope he gets help he deserve. I wish one day we can get a positive update from Artemis in your channel Mark. All the best Artemis.

[@user-ft8lf9qd6k]

You’ve got such a good heart. God bless you🙏

[@Rcaldwell091]

There are several of these people that I've ended up liking. But Artemis won my heart the moment they started talking. They seem to be extremely self aware and focused. What a gentle soul. Prayers for them.

[@ktcooki276]

Them?? There's only one person here. Please use correct English wherever possible. Have a nice day.

[@Rcaldwell091]

@@ktcooki276 Are you going to go through each comment that used gender neutral pronouns or am I the only one luck enough?

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@ktcooki276 Compassion is the first step to being a better person.

[@florairvan8305]

@@ktcooki276 Yes, very confusing in this woke culture. Agree, this is only one male.

[@baublesanddolls]

@@Rcaldwell091 You're using plural!!! Mark interviewed one person!!!

[@heather1845]

Oh his smile when he said "I'm autistic and artistic" sweet human

[@IamJ007]

When he said many people came in and out of his house and it was chaotic, "passed around" this story has sounds of trafficking. That depressed tone in his voice reminds me of someone I knew who was horribly abused as a child.

[@millie9919]

My heart just broke for him.. I wish we could help more 😞

[@sharonvelasquez4456]

What a beautiful person, so humble & gentle. It's really heartbreaking to hear the kind of life he had. Who could treat a 4 year old so cruel? So many sick twisted people in this world. My prayers are with you Artemis, you are a good person, don't give up❤️🌟❤️🌟

[@LeenaStark]

The town *patriarch* + my *grandmother's cousin* ( _both over 75 at the time_ ) were both *raping* me at the very early age of just 4, here in a very tiny village ( _population 100 back then, 300 presently_ ) on an island of *Greece* .... what "saved" me was that at age 5, my father brought us to America, and I grew up there, escaping the deviant lustful desires of these *paedophiles* . I didnt tell my mother about what had happened to me until I was 27 ( _after the birth of my daughter_ ), because she wanted to take my daughter with her on "vacation" to Greece when she was 4. It opened up a floodgate of memories I had tried to suppress throughout my life, and when she asked to take my baby with her and bring her back to this village, I FREAKED OUT! Because, that *town patriarch* was STILL ALIVE!!! In fact --- he lived to be 106 years old!!! YES. Now -- I will tell you HOW I came to BELIEVE that God is REAL and He is out there... My mom went to Greece that year, but WITHOUT my daughter of course. I was a VERY OVERPROTECTIVE mother. I never left my child with ANYONE except my mother. I need to just put that out there. When my mother went to our village, she went to "his" son's home ( _he and my mother were best friends growing up in this town, and his son was also the town's teacher_ ); when she went to his son's home, the old man, who was once the town's *patriarch* who stood 6'5" tall and looked like John Wayne -- a GIANT of a man, was now in a wheelchair, crippled and unable to walk, blinded and couldnt see, was stricken w/ cancer, stricken w/ dementia, and a host of other EVILS. Yet, God kept him alive ---- in order to TORTURE him. When he heard my mother speaking w/ his son and his daughter-in-law, he recognized her voice immediately ---- and he leaned over to her and asked her "Where is Leena? Where is your little girl?? Is she here with you??" ( _in his demented feeble mind, I was still that 4 year old little girl_ ); when he spoke those words to my mother, she could not contain herself any longer --- she broke out in tears, excused herself and bolted out of there as if the devil himself were after her. She ran home and called me immediately, crying hysterically and beyond herself, saying how "sorry" she was for not being able to protect me, for never having "known" and how she would never forgive herself because I had to carry such a burden on my own all those years. I told her : This is WHY I've never wanted to go back to Greece -- even for a vacation ( _which she begged me to do every year_ ); At that moment, she finally "understood" WHY. When my daughter turned 15, ( _and believe me, I EDUCATED my daughter at a very early age about the human body, sex + gender education, and...paedophiles. My daughter KNEW HOW to PROTECT herself!_ ); my mom took an early retirement and decided to go back to Greece to live, and wanted to take my daughter w/ her for the duration of that summer. My daughter wanted to go ---- she had never been outside of NYC, and my mother told me "Dont you worry -- I will watch her like a LIONESS! She will never be alone w/ ANYONE!" ---- I said ok, but believe me, I would call every day and every night just to hear her voice and to tell her "goodnight my angel, I love you so much".... Towards August, she was missing me terribly and kept crying on the phone when I would call her at night, begging me to _"please come mommy, its so beautiful here, youre gonna love it I swear!"_ ...IF only I could tell her WHY I had vowed to NEVER go back to that country, that island and that town... but I couldnt do that to her. By the end of August, my daughter told me on the phone that she didnt want to go back to America, and that she wanted to remain and live in Greece, and she wanted me to sell off everything we had, pack my bags and go to Greece as well. I told her to put her grandma on the phone. I told my mother that IF she planned on keeping my child there, she would have to MOVE to the island's major City, which had a few schools, a high school, and a major Hospital, clinics, access to private doctors and a host of modern day conveniences, as close to NY as possible ---- and maybe THEN, I would "consider" going as well. But there was NO WAY IN HELL that I would allow her to keep my daughter in that town w/ that MONSTER still ALIVE!!! My mom did as I told her. She moved to the island's major city, rented a beautiful house right on the beach, put my daughter in private school, hired tutors for her to learn the language ( _she did not speak Greek at all_ ), she made friends, and was beyond happy to live there w/ my mom. The phone calls did not stop however. They went on for MONTHS + months on end ---- and it was always late at night that my daughter would cry on the phone, begging me to please go there. Finally, by the beginning of April of that year, my mom said to me : _"Please come honey. You wont ever have to 'see' that bastard, we're five hours ( by car ) away from our town. He can't hurt you anymore baby. Please, come, your child misses you terribly."_ .... Believe me, it was w/ a heavy heart that I packed my bags, ( _trunks basically --- I had all of our clothes and items shipped_ ) and got myself a plane ticket, quit my job, got on that plane and left my beloved NY and America, to go back to a country I had never known. I arrived there w/ a heavy heart --- but with a big smile on my face as soon as I saw my baby running out of the house and into my arms. It felt as if DECADES had passed since I had last seen her. The next day, was our "Big Easter" --- it was Sunday, April the 16th --- the day of my Birthday. At 7 PM, my cousin called us from the town to wish us a Happy Easter, and she informed my mother as an "after-thought" : _"Oh, btw, grandpa Marcos passed away this morning at 6 AM, the town's Church bells rang for him."_ *I was born on Easter Sunday of April the 16th at 6 AM.* IF that is not *GOD* ---- I dont know what is. HE waited and waited... and brought me back HERE, and KILLED this MoFo for ME on the exact day and hour that I was born in! It was the BEST Birthday present I had ever received!!! Yes. I KNOW He did it ---- and thats when I KNEW that God is indeed REAL + TRUE. That's my story. Forgive the lengthy "digression" --- but I had to tell it to you like it was and as it happened, and for you to KNOW that yes, there are EVIL people out there in this great big world of ours... and they are capable of DESTROYING YOUNG CHILDREN as young as INFANTS ( _oh yes, believe me when I tell you --- INFANTS; but that is another story, much more heinous than what I suffered_ ) ; and IF you do have young children yourself --- all I will tell you is this: NEVER EVER LEAVE THEM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT!!! WATCH OVER THEM LIKE A LIONESS!!! Good luck to you my sister, may GOD always keep and PROTECT you and yours from every evil in this world. 🙋 Stay SAFE and may God continue to BLESS you in everything you do! 🙏 Much love across the miles. ❤

[@kablecar31]

My heart breaks for him. So lonely and in need of help makes me just want to wrap my arms around him and feed him.

[@robbikarboski6266]

I feel. The same.with me,I am alone and. Sad, I recieve a blessing when loving ❤ someone.a true heartfelt hug is powerful.

[@No._.1Is_Here]

You have so much potential, praying for you. A friend of mine has been off meth for 9 months now, meth is the devils drug and it’s addicting and it takes away everyone and everything from you, praying that you get sober. You are stronger than this!!!

[@hoaxingtheworld4212]

Mythology?

[@BigSmOkE.in.321]

Heroin did the same thing to me for 15 years

[@glyph241]

@@hoaxingtheworld4212 💉🤡💊

[@jennyloohoo]

I have such a heart for people with Autism and as a recovering addict I have empathy for him. God Bless you! I wish our government had something in place for people like him. Please keep your head up!

[@jennyloohoo]

@Frankie Llamas Thank you so much for saying that! It made my day!

[@VesicaPiscis33]

One theme I notice in watching Marks videos, is that almost all, if not all of these humans, we’re abused in some way, as children. It makes me so very sad. And so sure that’s where we have to focus our love and attention. By keeping the children safe. Love and protect them. All of them. With all of our might. If we really want to change the world, we start with changing the way we raise this entire generation. ♥️

[@mudchat4486]

Amen ❤@VesicaPiscis33

[@michaelz2270]

I'm sure he's been through a lot even if his story doesn't reflect reality. I hope he finds his place and gets the help he needs.

[@gordon3186]

*What part of his story "doesn't reflect reality"?*

[@michaelz2270]

@@gordon3186 I'm just saying that if it turns out some of the highly unusual things he said were false, I still do not doubt he's had a tough life.

[@tattyk665]

@@gordon3186 The part where he says his bones are magnitized and he can have a baby, he just needs the hospitals to take him seriously and help him with the surgeries because he doesn't have millions of dollars to make it possible for him to have a baby. That part maybe.

[@gordon3186]

@@tattyk665 -- *Perhaps... I was just hoping he wasn't dubious about people being intersexed. I'm really tired of right-wingers acting as though there really ARE only two genders, There's a third, and that's what Artemis was talking about.*

[@bosshogg6653]

Maybe the part that he's a meth addict and making up crazy! paranoid s@*t is what they do!

[@SM-kk4rx]

Thank you Artemis for sharing your story. Peace and love to you

[@brittanyloftin9736]

U can def tell he feels like he’s missing something in his life. That love an compassion he never received growing up def needs more of that.

[@CascadeEarthNW]

Such a beautiful soul Artemis has, shining through. I’m intrigued by his story. He seems to be a part of the elite system when he was put into the family he was raised with. I’m interested to know more. He’s very introspective. Thank you.

[@MissSweetieShortie]

Sounded like human trafficking throughout fostercare with his experience

[@1976mcfarlane]

Definitely..sounds like SRA.. possible mind control programming with his memories coming back. Poor guy

[@jamescorbett3828]

@@1976mcfarlane definitely has been exposed to child trafficking, my ultra shit. Poor kid never had a chance 😢

[@stuzz3511]

Such a lovely man with a beautiful soul! Hope Artemis stays strong and gets the amazing life he deserves! I wish I knew him so I could protect him and make sure he was never hurt again ❤✌

[@tessanichole2544]

This has evoked more sadness and desire than ever to hold my hand out to help him out of his/her hole that I can relate to on a very real and visceral level- I want to help him even though I’m in the same hole but maybe on a ledge 3ft higher than he/she is. So much emotion from watching this insight as compared to all the emotions I felt while watching all of others on here put all together.

[@froandcara]

💜💜💜🙏🏼

[@FlyingElbow]

A lot of these interviews are hard to watch due to the blurred line between honesty/dishonesty. Especially when you're dealing with BPD, Schizos, Bi-Polar and Dark Triad Traits which are disproportionately prevalent among addicts and the homeless.

[@atroy1983]

I agree. It’s hard to know what is the truth when dealing with an addict.

[@caf6326]

Why do I get a sense about Artemis being human 3ex trafficking as a baby/child? This is why issues about the border in this country is so important, our countries, govts, people of influence have failed you and so many others. Your story goes beyond mental health, substance abuse, education, health care...so much more. 🙏 for Artemis.

[@Cassia1cassia]

I got that impression

[@gailgarcia8782]

Very obserevent @CAF I truly hate for that to be the truth but it adds up sadly I pray he finds his way🙏🏼 GBY Hun 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼

[@fritzfxx]

Border control is absolutely not the biggest factor in preventing trafficking, much like with drugs. It requires a much deeper change on society's part.

[@oliviad8210]

I also felt like Artemis’ reference to “the conflict” had something to do with themselves being trafficked, but I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what or when they were talking about. Now reading your comment, it all makes sense. They could very well have been trafficked from Greece as a baby. They vaguely talk about the original family in the mid-west, maybe people who trafficked them further. They know they were abused many times, but has no idea of how many. Seems a lot happened in very very early childhood. My heart breaks for Artemis. I truly wish them the best of luck and positive guidance through life.

[@eenniittssuuaa]

To me it couldn't be more obvious that is what happened.

[@dawnmartinez5344]

Poor baby . I wish I could hug him. He reminds me of a very mellow Rebecca for some reason.

[@BillyTwinkleToes]

For a split second I thought it was another Rebecca video.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Haha, same!

[@LoLa-uf8yu]

Such a well-spoken and eloquent young person. A shame that their potential was muted. I hope they find their way to happiness.

[@EnergyFlows2u]

What an innocent soul, I hope you make it through all this and find some love in your life 🙏

[@ksgt66]

Watching Artimis is heartbreaking. And also makes me angry at the monsters who destroyed his body and mind as a child. It's just awful what abuse and trauma do to children...

[@amygrove9635]

I love Mark ❤️. He is so kind and sensitive to everyone he meets. They broke the mold with him!

[@starandswords]

I don’t know what it is about Artemis, but I just want to hug them and tell them things will get better. I hope they get the help they deserve. 💕

[@karemoran3610]

This interview has me feeling very emotional Such a lovely young man I hope n pray he gets the help he needs to be happy n free...... Thanks Mark from a follower here in kildare Ireland..... I love wat u do.... Its so important that we hear these peoples voices they really are making me more aware..... Sending all who u interview the best of love...... Especially Rebecca who I love to see please pass on my kindness regards to her.... Thank you Mark. 🇮🇪❣️

[@dyathink]

This young man is heart broken and heart breaking. Sending him waves of love and strength to keep going, get help, get well. Bless your heart, Artemis.

[@SammysMysASMR]

You’re a beautiful person Artemis and have tons of strangers sending you ❤️

[@baublesanddolls]

He seems like such a nice, gentle person, but very sad and definitely in some type of psychosis. I hope he gets well. Hugs from Canada. 🇨🇦 💕

[@Iwatchedyouchains]

I hope this person has someone to talk to outside of this, I'd even be happy to be that person. As much evil as the internet brings, it's nice to hear from someone who makes you feel less alone.

[@iamcici4286]

Seeing Artemis like this absolutely breaks me heart. He has a very beautiful soul and he's a wonderful person who has a lot of potential. I pray that he gets the help that he needs and follows his dreams.

[@primordialpouch565]

I think if anyone so far has been deserving of a 3 part videom hotel rooms, meals, phones and being constantly told they are beautiful it was Artemis

[@ddz1375]

Artemis, all any of us once is to go home again and start over. I pray you find that home and the peace that comes with it. God bless you and keep you

[@florairvan8305]

DZ... I totally agree with your kind message. I pray this will become his. reality

[@VirtualkitchenwithLaura]

Good morning everyone, have a wonderful day.

[@unskilledlabor5229]

Hello and TY.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Hey! You have a wonderful day as well!😁

[@RadRedhead222]

Such a sad story. I really hope he finds his way off the streets. Thank you, Mark!

[@CrackberryMe]

The amount of emotional and psychological damage that Artemis is walking around with is heartbreaking 😔

[@sandralee8855]

I think the adults in his life told him a bunch of lies about him or he was kidnapped and they just kept changing up the stories .....how sad even I'm confused......he's so soft spoken and seems like he needs a hug....😔

[@rebelicious4076]

It's very sad that he wants to go back to Greece when I don't think he has ever been there at all... I think it would be awesome if he was taught about his body and sexual health etc but would it help him or hurt him to know these things? He believes that his bone marrow is magnetized and the cysts and bumps from the meth are releasing it through his skin. I wonder this... How can you have went to college multiple times and not know about reproduction at all... More questions than answers with this interview.

[@angiechristensen638]

@@rebelicious4076 because everything he's saying is bullshit, it's the meth talking.

[@lukegonzalez4149]

you can hear the pain in his voice

[@kellybenko2828]

I feel like if Artemis and Rebecca were sober and healthy, they would be kindred spirits. His softness would balance her edginess.

[@Ridendrty]

My heart goes out to this hurting soul. I have been around meth users for years and i think he is suffering some psychological effects of the drug on top of what has been a traumatic life.

[@mschickie007]

Yeah magnetized body parts and bone marrow ? Sounds like a typical delusion .

[@roxannehawi]

Let's take a moment to appreciate the neck scarf; Artemis has style :).

[@ashby4211]

Interesting and very confusing. I wonder how he knows he's from Greece or Cyprus and how he ended up in USA. He seems to hint at human trafficking. Would love to understand more about this man.

[@sallyann985]

...What do you mean how he knows? I'm only 6 minutes in but I'm assuming he's from a family of immigrants.

[@ashby4211]

@@sallyann985 He hasn't said anything about his family except for mentioning a sister who had leukemia and to say that he has parent figures who were not his biological parents. He said you can assume he was adopted but hinted later in the interview that he may have been trafficked. You may be right but I got the feeling that he doesn't know very much about Greece , his background, how he ended up in US or whether he still has family in Greece or Cyprus - two different countries which he doesn't remember anything about, yet he desperately wants to return to. Maybe its a mental issue, hating his life and wanting to be able to start over from new beginnings. I'd love to see a follow up interview.

[@sallyann985]

@@ashby4211 he certainly doesn't know squat about Greece if he wants to return there. He's got the immense privilege of living in the US and he should take advantage of it. That being said, he mentioned his family briefly at the beginning and said his siblings have careers unlike him. I can't find the part where he says he might be from Cyprus and not Greece, that's suspicious. Artemis is a greek name though (don't know if it's used for boys as well as girls) and he does look like he's from the Mediterranean area so I think there's truth to what he's saying.

[@who__cares__]

@@sallyann985 what privilege is it to live in a country where school, hospitals, and supermarkets get shot up & the government doesn't care? Stfu the US isn't that great😂

[@who__cares__]

And at 0:13 he says he's from Greece

[@MaioFourpaws]

I’m 1/2 way through this video & am hoping by the end that Artemis will be provided a way to see a doctor regarding his biological status at least, and maybe even a therapist who specializes in such matters as well as someone who is versed in abuse and autism. This beautiful soul needs some answers and guidance. He’s so kind and gifted, this is tragic.

[@AngG_]

Beautifully stated 💕

[@brand1mn]

i hope you never stop these

[@Ruthybwn]

This poor sweet soul :( ❤️ I truly hope they get a chance to find happiness.

[@luxhoward101]

What a beautiful, articulate and brave human being ❤️

[@graysonwalker]

It's like he's making this up as he goes...

[@lolomimi4410]

Yeah i feel like he isnt making sense and keeps dodging questions

[@wesleyalan9179]

There's absolutely NO TELLING what this fragile soul has been throug.

[@livefromtheground7274]

Agreed, a meth person does not spend any $ on a passport and he has no means of support so this seems like a fable

[@siobhanrose1680]

Artemis is in a sad place. Artemis is also, very delusional. I hope they get help, they’re close to being unable to help. (This is an edit; Crack cocaine very commonly causes psychosis. It causes paranoid delusions, and schizophrenic behaviours. It is very, very well documented. This person, is clearly suffering from severe mental health disorders, and needs serious intervention. Hopefully it is crack cocaine induced, and they can get clean, and get healthy, and deal with the trauma that led them to drugs in the first place. What bothers me most in many responses to many of these types of comment sections, is the pure ignorance when it comes to peoples attitudes towards delusional behaviour. Someone having delusions, is not disgusting, offensive or wrong, therefore someone pointing out delusional behaviour is NOT someone who is offending the person they are speaking of. How hypocritical can a society be, when they state that mental health needs to be addressed and the stigma around it needs to be dropped, yet in the same breath, they vehemently take offence to the word delusional, and make it an insult. YOU friends, are the hypocrisy and the stigma holders here.)

[@aztecruler11]

We have over 10 million Satanic families in America do you know what they do to children ?

[@aztecruler11]

He not delusional he been trafficked for God sake!!!!!

[@siobhanrose1680]

@Charlotte Mia Von Büren I doubt it, but I don’t know. Whether I say they/he/she doesn’t matter to me. They seems unsure themselves, so, they.

[@siobhanrose1680]

@@aztecruler11he thinks bone marrow is leaking from his crack sores. He said many delusional things. They may have many non drug related mental issues, but they clearly have drug induced psychosis. With delusions.

[@aztecruler11]

@@siobhanrose1680 He a broken soul by all his abuse, he was passed around as child to high profile character & he doesn't want to say much about them. He has all the signs of being in a Satanic cult fanily force him on pills to make him a man!! He is confused because he slowly remembering everything they did to him. Of course he is confused he doesn't know a lot, who knows what experiment's they where doing to him!!

[@dorothynason6934]

Thank you Mark for doing what you do.Your video interviews should be seen by everyone.My heart breaks for those you interview who have such heartaches and burdens to bear.Keep doing the interviews .I really hope some will be able to get the help they need.The very first interview I watched was of the Whittaker family and how you helped them.Bless you.I would love to help financially.

[@ilovebeingmereminders.9722]

This one is making my heart heavy 😢💔

[@gembrain7095]

Same 🥺

[@kimberlymaxwell1977]

Mine too 😩😭😭😭😭

[@doctoryes3396]

man kid - you are a leader - it's all I see when I look with power and compassion - - I'm affected and gonna polish my corner - 'by the very act of watching, the observer affect the observed reality' - quantum theory - you affected, too bro - love ya

[@poppy8810]

My son is autistic and he is an amazing person ! He has a brain like no other 🥰 he works in a electronic company and he is incredibly talented , he remembers all the boards by just looking at them once ! The owner of the company is amazed , she wishes all her worker were like him . He never studied in that area but he is the most advanced of his company and he is only 22 ! Artemy you have an amazing talent and a very special gift , please get better and live your dream !!

[@marylougeorge9890]

How blessed you and your son have one another.😊❤️

[@Ashleyiza]

Mark you are always so incredibly sweet and respectful.

[@boonedockjourneyman7979]

Kid, you’re good. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Your a good Human. Don’t hurt yourself. I wish I could take you to a place where you could see many, many like you. Come to San Francisco. I’m not you. But I know many who live as you do. There’s not a damn thing wrong with you. Your hearing that from someone who did all the lumberjack things. Fought in foreign in endless wars, got blown up, burned, stapled and mutilated. I was as stereotypical Uber-alpha as you can get. I learned. When I was under fire in a shithole somewhere, any Human might save me. Humanity is between your ears and in your heart. young man. I’d fight with you any day. No bigger endorsement an old warhorse can give.

[@millie9919]

He displays signs of schizophrenia.. I hope you made it back home Artemis. I hope you’re better off x

[@dajaheubanks7855]

Artemis is sweet. But, the more he talked, the more everything made sense. Mark always talks about how much doing these videos has not only taught him about alternate ways people survive on the streets but about how addiction and mental health issues are correlated and further explain how/why many of these interviewees live destructive lifestyles. Artemis’ story, for example, was all over the place. First he was from Greece, then Missouri, and then he mentioned another place that he may have been born in. He then went on to talk about how he has a uterus as well as male parts. He mentioned wanting you have a baby, yet when asked if he has a menstrual cycle, he admitted to not having one. I found that when he was about to rant about a (likely nonexistent) aspect of him or his life, he continued to say “I don’t know how to explain it”. I’m no therapist, but again, it seems like he a constant battle with mental health issues. He struggles with his sexuality, he’s experienced some trauma and has yet to receive proper counseling for it, and he’s lost. If you listen closely, you’ll notice that he rambled, but his story was fragmented and most of it made no sense at all. Thank you for sharing this video, Mark. I hope this guy gets some help soon.

[@jessharris8763]

That's where I landed, too. What did seem true was that he was sent to private school, got a high school diploma, and went to college. He mentioned several subject he studied. Do human traffickers care enough to support a child with special needs to the extent that the child makes it to higher education? That part just doesn't make sense to me. I do not doubt that Artemis has experienced trauma. It seems, though, that fiction and non-fiction are not separated in their mind and they have a tenuous grip on their life narrative. That being said, I believe them when they say they hate and avoid violence. They're not cut out for the streets. My heart broke for Artemis when they expressed a deep longing to find something and someone that feels like home. This person is more innocent and confused than most that are portrayed, which is why I think so many people feel a longing to protect and shelter them.

[@flowerpower4065]

The part that got me as when he was talking about how when he lied down it felt like his bone marrow was being magnetized out of his skin, and then the guy doing the interview says you mean the sores on your back that puss is coming out of, it’s probably from meth. Crystal meth really rocks your brain cells into seeing and thinking crazy hallucinations.

[@Whopickedthisname]

This is one of my favorite interviews, I hope we see Artemis again one day and hear his success story.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Wishing you the best, buddy. 💜🙏 I hope you can find who you are and what you want in your life. Good luck with everything, Artemis 🤟

[@Azozeo]

Well apparently He with a hard H wants to devolve into drug addiction.

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@Azozeo It amazes me how others can assume negative outcomes of the people on this channel....without even knowing them. It's just a short little interview!!

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

@Zatarra See, it’s not so hard. Thanks for finally coming around and admitting that it’s OK to call a person with ovaries and a uterus a he, but it’s more about what the person wants to be called. You’ll get there.

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

Wats up Wes, how’s it going brother.

[@Azozeo]

@@myeyeswentdeaf6213 seriously?

[@bonniewulff8627]

This breaks my heart and I hope he finds peace and home.

[@jenniferdickerson1500]

I would love to know what kind of art and music Artemis is passionate about. And to be able to hear how it is described and the way it sounds. ♡

[@eclipseomen]

when i look into Artemis' eyes, i see a woman. a very beautiful one too, hope everyone struggling out in the world catch the break they all need/deserve..

[@emilymakescoffee1741]

This poor soul.

[@sunshine8697]

May God heal your kind, beautiful soul, change your life, protect, keep you safe and lead you “home”. You are a sweet, empathic soul and WORTHY of only the best life can give! Sending love and a warm healing hug to you Artemis ~ Christina 🙏🏻🤍

[@pirapiretti6590]

Precious soul! You deserve love and help

[@Jeweleye62]

This young man is showing signs of catatonic schizophrenia, which could have been prevalent before his drug use or exacerbated because of it. There is a possibility that he was in fact born in the USA and not Cyprus. It is also hard to know if anything else he talks about is in fact true or just part of his psychosis. What is apparent is that he needs immediate medical/mental health treatment if he has any hope of recovery.

[@karennash1391]

Awww he's like a puppy dog. He just seems soooo lost and confused. A safe and structured environment could really help him achieve his potential

[@ThatsMrsApriltou]

It sounds like he is saying he grew up in a cult. Maybe sex trafficked. Makes me sad. I can’t imagine anyone hurting my children. I have an autistic son and I hope no one ever hurts him because he wouldn’t hurt a soul.

[@lillyrose3545]

She has survived this long which I think is a miracle. I pray that she gets more miracles in her life. What a gentle soul with a beautiful name. Look for the light. It is there.

[@lillyrose3545]

@Jaybird she said she identifies as a woman and wants to be pregnant

[@wizardofahhhs759]

@@lillyrose3545 I can identify as a dog having puppies, doesn't make it true.

[@jacobrobinson9270]

She? Lol 🤔

[@johnbags2525]

That’s a DUDE hun, dudes can’t get pregnant hun….snap out of it u Biden voting nut job

[@Azozeo]

What? She has survived? That’s a guy? Apparently you don’t understand Biology.

[@brittanyloftin9736]

He seems like such a sweet guy! He seems very shy too. I feel his pain

[@elisaschulman2356]

This is so very sad. He’s so hurt is palpable. I feel bad for you, Artemis. I hope you get a place to stay safe. May no one ever hurt you again. Peace on you.

[@Azozeo]

Let him move in with you then?

[@Azozeo]

Because when the rubber hits the road you won’t.

[@brittaolson6550]

@@Azozeo People can care about other and still have some personal boundaries. I used to let everybody move in if they were broke and/or addicted. So did my mom and grandma, so don’t act like there aren’t people who do that. I know many who do. If you’re like that, it’s even more helpful to volunteer officially, or get a job where you help people, like human services, social work, teaching, or counseling. For the past several years, I mainly do it that way (though I help friends, without moving them in). I’m actually able to help a lot MORE now that I don’t have someone’s partying, stealing, or drug use to worry about. I don’t judge people for those things, and I’ve had my own problems. but they do drain you.

[@brittaolson6550]

I love your sentiment.

[@brittaolson6550]

@@Azozeo Helping others is really enjoyable. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out!

[@jakesharp7945]

I’m from Kirksville and the drug problem here is horrible. It’s taken multiple family members and friends from me, and I wish nothing but the best. People love you Artemis❤️

[@kathleenhunt7613]

Makes my heart hurt...wish I could help him❤

[@piotrmitrega2765]

really? why? and how would you do that?

[@wesleyalan9179]

Kathleen Hunt, same💜🙏 If I could I would too.

[@kathleenhunt7613]

@@piotrmitrega2765 If you're asking why it makes my heart hurt, it's because I can see he's suffering, and I feel that. If you're asking why I wish I could help him, it's because I can see he's struggling, and I wish I could help. As to how I would help, obviously I know nothing about his life circumstances, but at the least, if I were in his orbit, I would hope to be a kind and unconditional listener.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@piotrmitrega2765 Have you ever even shared a kind word with a stranger?

[@goldrunner4459]

Omg! So sad it really hurts my heart to hear him, crying out for help. X