Crystal Meth Addict interview-Tawsha

[@Tash4ever]

I'm a recovering addict. I started young as well. I've been doing drugs for 25+ years. I was on the streets the whole 9 yards. There's hope for her. If I can do it she definitely can do it. I've been clean for 1 yr & 7 months. Such an amazing feeling. I'm going to be a recovery coach so I can help ppl like myself & her. I'm 48 & wasted 1/2 my life doing drugs. The second half of my life I want to remain sober and enjoy life. I will pray for her. Unfortunately the odds are against us but she doesn't have to be a statistic. I wish the absolute best for her. I have faith in her. God is good.

[@ianhunkin5384]

Hi five that's awesome 👌

[@Tash4ever]

@@ianhunkin5384 Thanks a bunch ♥️

[@hymngnosis623]

Amen!

[@angeldip5797]

Blessings to you my dear heart. Congrats on your sobriety. You deserve to love your life and be present for the rest of your time here. May you always know and remember your immense worth.

[@Tash4ever]

@@angeldip5797 Thank you so much for the kind words. It truly means a lot ♥️

[@derrick8224]

This channel has scared me into never trying drugs. I watch daily. Thank you Mark

[@kokosovatycinka]

Me too😊

[@MissJ2350]

Same

[@MJ-qb5ph]

That’s a good byproduct

[@Oddlybliss]

But why would you want to

[@aislingsibeallyons3416]

I did coke once in my life hated it never did it again. Not everybody gets addicted

[@thedistinguishedpeasant48]

This lovely lady is more coherent and self aware than half the sober successful people I know.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

It's called a functioning addict 😂 not all are drugged beyond repair

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

Well said and same here!! 😅💯🔥🔥💛💛

[@thedistinguishedpeasant48]

@Broski Snowski I mean if shopping addiction was considered as a legitimate addiction, then yes indeed, it's me.

[@ThePinsay]

​@@NAT-turners-Revenge doesn't matter what it's called! Statement stands! Some people who don't drink are disillusioned.

[@depslack]

Well said! She's very smart and well spoken.

[@astrorobinson3716]

I used meth and heroin for 17 years. Been clean 5 years now. It’s really, really important to get away from those people. Tawsha, only you can change this shit. What happened to you can be dealt with without drugs.

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

Praying for you beautiful women. You deserve to live a pain free life free of addiction. I'm 2.5 years clean and sober you CAN DO IT❤❤❤❤❤ It's beyond clear you are a well educated,genuine soul. I truly hope the right help comes your way to help you succeed. Addiction is the worst, I wish it in no one.

[@zeebee3496]

Well done on your sobriety 🖤

[@KryshawnBaity]

“You have to learn to love yourself where you’re at”…. These are true words of wisdom.

[@skysirach2222]

Profound words. God bless you Tawsha!

[@greidtv]

This woman is so smart and introspective. She has a grip on reality and has a chance to make it clean

[@austinjrb]

10 minutes in and you can tell she has great aptitude that wasn't nourished in her younger years. Despite the drug use, I think it's obvious by the way that she articulates herself, the points she emphasizes, and her ability to self-reflect... all these things show intellectual promise. It's a shame that there wasn't a strong male figure or even just parental guidance to encourage her to blossom her talents... encourage her to stay out of the environments that led to such awful experiences that a young girl should never have.

[@beverlyaragon2328]

😢😢😢

[@nincure]

My BFF is 47, she just quit meth this year, she quit heroin last year and is trying to wean herself off methadone, she doesn't want to take anything anymore. The doctors told her she would never get off the methadone, she's really trying to quit it though. We've been friends for about 11 years. I never judged her for anything, and she always respected me and never stole anything from me. I'm very glad she was able to get off the street drugs and hopefully the methadone soon. You can do it!

[@icummins1806]

She should switch to suboxone then cut down and go to kratom

[@martinmummert5614]

Nincure...A friend of mine was addicted to meth, crack, zanax, morphine, and oxycodone at various points in her life. Now, the providers in her healthcare network insist that she permanently remain on suboxone. The message seems to be that drugs are OK as long as they're dispensed by a dealer with a doctorate degree and a white lab coat.

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

​@@martinmummert5614 you're absolutely right! They ARE trying to keep people addicted to THEIR drugs just because they wear a lab coat! Awful! 😢💯💛

[@GrandmaDawn118]

I was just fixen to back out of this video only due to the fact that the constant use of “ummm” is driving me crazy lol I’m so petty, I know but I am a work in progress in so many aspects. Anywho.. I’m so glad I caught a glimpse of your comment because it hits so close to home. Fortunately I have always been scared of heavy duty more serious drugs but addiction is an addiction and I would take 20-30 tabs a day and finally after 15 years of that, I started the methadone program. It really did save my life! And November makes 8 years since I’ve taken a pain pill so it has definitely helped in so many ways! I was a selfish monster in my active addiction. It feels amazing to be trusted again! However…I am TERRIFIED TO COME OFF OF IT! Your friend is so lucky to have you by her side while she goes through this. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for your comment….it’s given me motivation and hope! I appreciate you! ❤from Florida ♥️

[@leeleemee]

You’re a kind friend.

[@Mrfrankblak]

I loved this lady and hoping she finds her way because she has so much insight and intelligence. She has all the potential. If you’re reading this, we’re rooting for you!!! ❤

[@michaelcavallacci2945]

You “ love” her ?

[@loosescrews8106]

She, at one point in the interview, stated she is not a victim implying that she made her own choices. The truth is that she truly is a victim. Future blessings to you Tawsha, you are very redeemable.

[@PursuingDreamss]

Her mentality is the right mentality to have, regardless of that. Blaming your situation on others only makes it worse for yourself

[@ThePinsay]

💔

[@loosescrews8106]

@@PursuingDreamss Not necessarily others in particular, but we are all victims in some form or another of societal failures and many times don't realize we are.

[@amberadams2935]

Victim mentality is okay like a hat but u gotta take the hat off for ur head to breath ...sometimes tho u need tht hat to protect u f

[@angeldip5797]

No, she’s got the right mentality. Even though she is a victim, we all are victims of SOMETHING or someone in our lifetimes but we don’t have to view ourselves through that lens or over identify with being a victim. It’s a trap and one can never hood to get out of it as long as they are feeling victimized. It’s a vicious cycle. Blessings love strength and comfort to all.

[@UnseenOct]

She seems so sweet and thoughtful. I hope she's able to make it

[@Notetoself149]

She’s so beautifully broken. I hope you find your recovery. You deserve to love yourself. Rooting for you from the bottom of my heart

[@daniellebelter8282]

I love listening to her and would love updates as they come along. I hope she finally gets the the chance at happiness and a sober/clean life. You are worth it!! You can do hard things and I wish you nothing but the best ❤

[@ThePinsay]

❤

[@happytrails699]

she has so much potential, very bright.... praying for her

[@natimarivelez]

Definitely. We all have a story to tell. Mark’s videos have helped me so many times processing my own childhood traumas and I see these stories and think wow. The will to live, adapt and overcome is in all of us and we are all worthy and capable of change if we just put our mind to it. You just have to believe in yourself like Mark says. You deserve it❤

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Thank you for the wonderful interview, Tawsha! Good luck with all! Thanks, Mark, keep up the good work you do💜🙏

[@MM-jd8mf]

Im so sorry, Tawsha. You deserved care & support & safety in this life. And you are lovely & smart & decent. Sending you hope & light.

[@fts_space_shark]

Fear of success is real. She is lucid and self-aware, she sounds completely coherent and present in reality. Many we see here do not. I hope she can come to believe she deserves success and does NOT have to be perfect in life. Long rehab and therapy with full commitment… she could be an amazing addiction counselor. Please please please, you can do it. You can get out. It’s not too late. I am ten years older than you. Don’t wait! You can do this!

[@doraharviston]

Great interview, love the way she was so honest and spoke about the realities of what holds her back

[@conorquinn6851]

Praying you can turn it around it’s never too late ❤

[@pcankar]

I really liked listening to her. Such a horrible rough life and she´s so honest, open, thoughtful and well-spoken. All the best to you.

[@soyerikat]

She really pulled on my heart strings. 😢 I hope she gets well and realizes her self worth. ❤

[@fatimamed.6339]

this is such a beautiful, intelligent, self-aware woman. the way she self-reflects, the way she articulates herself. i hope she finds a way out of her addicition, so that she can finally live the life she deserves.

[@OfftheRecord2021]

Crystal Meth is a monster and this interview is a testament to the strength and resilience it takes to overcome addiction.

[@AlpinePreparedness]

So true

[@kat8436]

Incredibly self aware and insightful. I really hope the best for you and that you reunite with your children

[@mmmmlllljohn]

I see a smart and resilient woman who has learned a lot and now knows what she doesn’t want. Tawsha deserves a better life and I hope she gets clean and sober so she can be there for her son. She can be an enormous emotional support to him even through regular visits. It will make a big difference in his life to have his mom be there for him through tough times to cheer him on. Just take the first (scary) step, Tashawa … and then one day at a time. May God bless you and your kids. Love from Canada ❤️🇨🇦

[@melodystime]

I have a lot of hope for her. What a beautiful person. I hope she gets what she needs ❤

[@damian3518]

This whole interview was beautifully put. Good for her

[@mbaluan3894]

Thank you both for your time and story.

[@powderandpaint14]

Her son was about to become a ward of the state, he's 15, and she couldn't manage to get on the bus that she had the ticket for?! She really needs to do what she says she's going to and get clean and sort things out.

[@fatimamelo3858]

Be brave and above all, reach for help so you can be in the lives of your children 😊❤

[@greidtv]

Any coward who hits his mom should be put down immediately

[@kjbeal7836]

Oh my gosh I want Tasha to WIN...to beat every challenge...to succeed in every dream she has. She's so very eloquent about her situation and deserves a chance to write the rest of her story.

[@krisilano9598]

Stay positive! I’m rooting for you to make your life better!

[@AuntDi2]

She is so smart and I hope she is strong enough to get help and reunite with her family.

[@martibell9185]

She has such a maternal and comforting way about her. I truly hope she can make it out on the other side

[@jujujouet7944]

It's so important to have a strong responsible father figure as a child growing up living in the home. It's tragic that the older brother who had so many emotional problems became the negative role model for Tawsha growing up. She seems earnest in wanting to leave the soul rotting life on meth & the streets behind & rekindle her relationship w/ her children. It seems that she's right about how using drugs caused her to become robotic in order to work as a prostitute. Like the other young man mentioned in another interview, post traumatic stress syndrome is common with people who become involved in sex work. He had spent several years focusing on recovery & he still was working on himself to become whole again. Hope she gets help for her depersonalization, depression & other issues that caused her to get stuck in the rut of that type of life.

[@rham315]

Myself like other commenters here , got sober from that lifestyle. You can do it. It's a lot of f****** hard work but it can be done. i am hoping for you. You seem so intelligent..

[@N0LAB3L]

Thanks for sharing 👍 A beautiful soul ruined is hard to watch ⌚️

[@LuisHernandez-ov5co]

My God, I hope she gets well. She has a great head on her shoulders. She just has to find a way to break that addiction. Rehab saved my life. Im praying she finds her way.❤

[@corinnetraynor1272]

Sending you hope and light , beautiful lady !

[@FloatingFont]

What an awesome and intelligent woman. Good luck to you girl, every moment within each day is a chance to swing a left off that roundabout. Success is more terrifying than failing. Scare yourself day by day and keep picking left options x

[@marianaposto10]

Very well spoken. My hope is that she finds a reason out.

[@ThePinsay]

What an honest woman! So hard to admit to things in all walks of life!💔 I hope she finds a better life that she deserves!! If life was easy enough to just decide & that's it! Everyone would be fantastic!!😢❤

[@truphat2day]

Prayed that she overcome ❤❤ You are more than an addict beautiful

[@leahwills6893]

I love your story tawsha, you have a great future for the better of you.

[@jenniferferrer6493]

I've been watching these videos for years and none ever answered Mark with the regrets of picking up drugs!!! She has been the only one that ever said that, I admire her courage so much and I truly believe she can change her lifestyle 💖 💗 💓 ❤️ ❤❤

[@marystack3577]

Such a sweet lady I hope find happiness. She certainly deserves better ❤❤❤

[@deniseperry3524]

I hope she makes it. She seems so smart and willing. I wish her all the best.

[@diegoshepherd3464]

Very smart articulate well-spoken woman. Please get your act together and change your life.

[@JosiahMMA]

Love your work. Will continue to watch every video Mark. Will subscribe to the site soon.

[@stephanielogana8893]

I hope you can make it to AZ and make things right with your life and family! Good luck

[@kayla1245768]

Good morning from the twin cities, MN!

[@lennyturbo]

Fargo ,ND here !

[@cjjohnson4278]

She is very articulate. You can tell she's an incredibly intelligent woman. I hope she can stay sober and get her family back ❤

[@kevahosang8075]

Wishing her the best! ❤️

[@joanjarrette8691]

I would never know she lived on the streets and was addicted to drugs..she looks so well kept..I pray a better life for her.

[@petulafrance]

Cette chaîne est formidable. Merci. Thank you

[@leighleigh747]

Wishing you the best of luck

[@tammiebono9935]

Super incredible woman. God bless her. She'd make an awesome substance abuse counselor, if she could get & stay clean. Very calming personality. God Bless Her.

[@jmarrocco]

“The streets don’t love you”. How well said. “ I am no victim in this” - how refreshing to hear in our culture. No you can’t get the time back, but you can have a new fantastic life if you start now. To thine own self be true.

[@jennyloohoo]

Tawsha, I pray the Lord protects you out there. To stop running is the hardest part. (5years clean and I have gotten my kids back) Try something new and run into spirituality. It is what has helped my sobriety and I feel like it is the reason you are still alive. Your story is impactful, but wouldn't be 100 times more if you WIN. If you beat the odds. I am rooting for you and your success. Peace and love

[@tictactoedias1908]

Hope all goes well for her , wishing her all the very best ❤

[@SharleenJohnston]

Tawsha, if you read this - you are so innately intelligent, and I don't know if anyone ever told you that or if you HEARD that! You use your insight and intelligence to survive, I think you can learn to thrive instead. The fact that your son is in college must mean that you have passed on some powerful DNA. You have gifted your children; you must gift yourself the realization that it IS safe to move forward. I don't know if I am saying all that I mean to say, it is late at night and your story has moved me. Blessed Be.

[@isabellag9126]

Learn to love yourself. Wise words.

[@michelejudd-seabaugh5761]

Give your children the gift of your sobriety

[@mrtibbs8335]

Another example of raw talent that was never developed by the world she is in.

[@davidmcdowell4900]

I have 7 months of sobriety off ice crystal meth alcohol xanax heroin and I love it and my parents are the strongest caring people I know and I love them way more than anything else in the world and if you are reading this maw and dad I love you so much thank you for not giving up on me because of your love and prayers for me I'm sober and still walking!!!! And I love you thank you so much I cry daily everyday when I think about the pain and bullshit that I have put them through along with me also being epileptic so the drugs and alcohol canceled out my seizure medication and made my addiction even more deadly maw Dad thank you thank you love you keep praying God answers them

[@davidmcdowell4900]

I wanna ask this girl out on a date I hope she messages me

[@Radiantcentury415]

Awe when you said you have to learn how to love yourself, made me cry. It’s not an easy thing to do but every day we have to try. Sending you love mama! 💗💗💗❣️

[@nancycejarimanifestingfrom]

The sad thing about it is: most of those women blame themselves and even excusing her abusers very normal in this situations bc woman for instinct have to take responsibility ,She can turn her life praying for her having the right help for trauma

[@reginarichards7001]

This lady has a good heart. I pray she'll turn her life to God, get sober, and stay in contact with her children.

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

What a lovely woman! I wish her all the best! ❤

[@castillejabernadette6761]

She is so articulate and smart! ❤

[@gypsyman1939]

You know what would be a good help for kids watching this and new drug users. You should show pics of these people as young kids to mid teens to now and let the kids and us see the difference to the body drugs and prostitution does over time. Along with mental illnesses and so on.

[@7star7storm7]

The problem with that is it always starts with a certainty that you won't find yourself so far down that road .. No one begins using thinking it will get ahold of their life ..Look at the information we have today about the undisputed dangers of tobacco.. kids still take up smoking and think it won't happen to them because they have control over becoming addicted.. I agree that showing some of these stories has a lot better chance of reaching kids than a standardised drug education pamphlet ✌️

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

She is so tired. I know she will find her way. Many have. She's right in afraid to fail. Life is not perfect but when u put your mind to it, you can. The love you have for yourself and your children u push for the good stuff. You will have success. Accept all the help. And don't look back. We can't change the past just learn from it. And pray. She will too. Much love sweetheart ❤

[@SharonWillits]

She is so insightful but still has a hard time respecting herself. She has the answers but doesn’t believe them for herself

[@Mila_Brearey]

I wish I had the money to get her into good medical detox as well as rehab. In the meantime, make sure her kids are with family as she gets clean. The last thing would be to help get her employment and first & last months rent - which would give her at least a little piece of mind.

[@bobowrathsovine.]

When you don't use a prepaid Greyhound bus ticket on the date you can just reinstate the ticket whenever for an extra fee but cheaper than buying a whole new ticket

[@sointeresting3938]

I wish you strength to go free and to live a life that brings you joy. Be gentle with yourself. You don't have to be an overnight success. Take the time that you need to heal your wounds and just keep focused on your goal. You are a lovely, sweet and intelligent woman. I wish you the best! May God protect you and guide you to freedom.

[@shelleyellis14]

Hi from 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Gram72534]

Hello from Denver Colorado, USA!!!

[@woskepthd646]

Is that Poland

[@charlotte5372]

Hello from Norway 🇳🇴

[@davechristian7543]

Hi Pom was just wandering is it just us from the lucky country who call U guys pommies ?

[@jdawg3629]

Ello, from North Korea

[@mandydaly8940]

Lovely woman bless her 🙏🏼

[@barryleventhal9188]

Good Luck..Never Quit

[@EnnVee959]

Not coping is something she learned from her mother. Her brother was violent and the mother may have worked a lot to avoid the home environment. Goodness what is the point of anything when there is this much violence, exploitation and mistreatment of others.

[@marisoldiaz2832]

Buenos Días Mark!!! Love the Johnny Cash t shirt Tawsha!!!

[@Progr3ssNotPerfection]

Thank you.

[@Lava_Girl-]

Very self aware.

[@TravelatorH8r]

Mark keeps confirming that drug dependency it's usually a symptom as result of some sort of traumatic life or childhood event

[@tinamarie1111]

She doesn’t belong in the streets doing this .she is a sensitive being.I pray creator sends her guidance and support to get her mind right to be able to change her life for the better

[@Bluesmusicno1]

😢I'm 18 months sober and clean here in Scotland I thought we where wild and violent being thar we are western Europe murder capital without guns 🔫 mostly knives there are some guns , we are top sadly for drug deaths in Western Europe that's just Scotland not the UK, ice isn't in Scotland speed or brain is, heroine has started to have fentanyl in it mostly people scrapped the patches n smoked that my poison was alcohol and cocaine thankfully I'm clean one day at a time ⏲️

[@tinterlight]

Congratulations on your sobriety - absolutely amazing what you've achieved!! I hope Scotland can get a handle on its drug issues - there are so many factors involved... One day at a time mate. A fellow Brit xx

[@irmafleet9598]

I pray for you ! You have have kids. Remember life goes so fast . Make the best of your life and reunite with your family. Not judging you at all. 🙏 For you deserve a chance to get your son back.

[@zekethaplumber]

i get it. not to bring myself into this.. i started opiates at 15 im 37 and during that time ive had 3 months "clean" i have never lived an adult life without opiates/opioids. i dont know who i am as an adult. my mind is stunted to a teenager with adult obligations. hang in there and ill try and do the same.

[@jonsson7295]

Hi from sweden❤

[@kayla1245768]

Hello from Minnesota, grandparents from Sweden!

[@Gram72534]

Hello from Denver Colorado, USA!!!

[@whooptydoo6256]

Denver here too ✌

[@Gram72534]

@@whooptydoo6256 cold out this morning!!! Have a great day!!!!

[@danielahoxha28]

Hello from 🇦🇱 albania

[@rosamoreno4794]

Tasha, you are aware, that’s a good thing.

[@sstaners1234]

I never done drugs but, I have had people do drugs in front of me. Mostly pot but, I had people smoke crack in front of me, and people who have done heroin in front of me. The heroin one was more shocking than anything. It was in broad daylight on Hastings Street in Vancouver, Canada. I looked down the street and it had to have been some 20 people shooting up on the sidewalk while cops looked on. It was as if they were waiting for someone to die.

[@KimKimbelle]

It’s heart breaking seeing these type of women on those kind of drugs, because she seems like a sweat individual

[@people_watcher]

Good Morning Mark

[@hgraham1836]

God bless you Tawsha ❤

[@tonyn3123]

She's different. Somehow, she will rise above her current life. I just feel it. Thanks

[@JC111WPB]

She seems like she is worthy of a helping hand. Maybe you can help her out Mark

[@fourfurrypotatoes]

Ladies if you can't afford a child and don't have a stable life, please get on birth control to spare the child from having a hectic and unstable life.

[@simplyme9016]

THIS!!!!!!!! No excuses. There's way too many options to choose from.

[@JanuaryEmbers19]

Exactly. You can smoke a rock every day but can’t swallow a birth control pill? Or get the implant.. something! It’s free at many clinics, especially where these people are from.

[@csellers4109]

SOUTH DAKOTA. INDIGENOUS....❤

[@DBoy0113]

God bless you 🙏🏿