Drug Addicted Couple-Phoenyx and David

[@Dobermanmom01]

I KNOW this couple!!! They are such amazingly awesome people!!! I met them both in New Orleans. Even though they were homeless Pheonyx did her makeup EVERYDAY and was ALWAYS dressed sooo nice and David always had super awesome hats and shoes on. They are sooo in love with each other and were ALWAYS holding hands or holding one another. Pheonyx is absolutely beautiful inside AND out!! I always complemented her on her outfits and she is very much a lady! She even gave me one of her coverups/shawls that she KNEW that i loved. :) In fact..I still have it lol... I have also left New Orleans since i last seen them because I got saved by my King Jesus and came back home to my fantastic family..I TRULY hope and pray that they both find salvation so that they can get off of the streets because they are both precious souls that are as lost as I once was. I am now living my absolute BEST life since I found Christ!!! I stay blessed. I am going to keep them both in my prayers daily as I pray for their souls and salvation!!

[@elizabthharris6741]

I am so happy you found life from such a bad situation. I hope they do too

[@AngelF55]

Praise God

[@GodsDNA23]

I hope the see your comment!

[@sagesandsinners7322]

Quitter

[@RLifestyle453]

I pray they go back to her mom who is paying for them and get off the streets

[@larryshepherd5380]

Me & my wife was herion addicts together for about 5 years, i hate that i got her into it, but i never twisted her arm. I got sentenced to 7½ years in prison. Got out after 19 months, we both have been sober 14 years this coming april. She became a RN. Im a welder/fabricator. We both have management positions at our jobs. Bought our first home own new cars. Getting sober is possible if you want it. And life does get so much better with sobriety might not feel that way at first but it does.

[@theesweetscience2084]

It's is excessively harder when addiction hits two people as a couple, because one sees the other falling out. In a way it strengthens the potential for them to get out of the life while seeing hope through the other person, though it's hard to see help within oneself while in this struggle. It's also brutal, because when it's a couple in the situation, it makes the addiction harder because one feels like they are "helping" their partner by getting them drugs while they are sick with withdrawals. It snowballs into a monster of a situation. I hope you are dealing ok. Alot of bravery to admit things man.

[@morseventurechannel1365]

Hope you two are doing good

[@johnsheetz6639]

Man I tell you, I'm glad you are sober now I am too but I took too many people into the abyss. The last time I went to prison I really reflected about dragging people down with my own issues. I thought I was doing them a favor at the time.

[@stuckinchaselandia6427]

I'm glad to hear you all are doing well. However, the fact that you stated you didn't twist her arm says that you still feel guilt. You have to accept that and move past it . I know it's really hard. Best of luck to you both.

[@fran0162]

God Bless you two!! I love hearing success stories...it is possible.

[@coffee5981]

This channel in incredibly important. And shows you should NEVER judge a book by its cover. Incredible stuff Mark. Thank you for all you do.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Coffee...you are incredibly important too🤣👍

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@Real Alignment Podcast 😅

[@lisakuntzman7017]

I send good vibes and prayers to you Coffee I agree with everything you said about Mark these are stories are so awesome sometimes sad but Mark has touched many lives don't ever stop

[@bleezy8480]

Aren't we all just so fucking positive today 😂 Jesus lol I love it!!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@bleezy8480 I hope you're having a great day..I mean that💜even though you're a complete stranger ☺

[@micaelmariemonroe646]

You can tell he has a sense of duty to take care of her and protect her. I’m sending prayers to you both that you can win this battle.

[@neverlandlostboi]

That's a transgender or......can't tell?

[@alejandraruiz7968]

I mean not enough to get off drugs and do a job. They are on the path to death. Hope it turned around.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

​@alejandraruiz7968 if he loved her that much he would get a job and not let her mother support them, and maybe get help for their addiction.

[@christian_cantarutti]

When he said his biggest regret is not meeting his wife sooner, I knew he was legit. This couple will undoubtedly get back on their feet. I can still see so much hope and soul in their eyes. Their love is real and something many of us dream of finding.

[@theriveramouseketeers5825]

His facial expressions when she is telling her life stories and everything she went through.. you can tell he truly loves her.

[@colico14]

And she, him! She speaks of her husband with pride!

[@BrittenyRosee]

You can see how mad he looks when she talked about her dad's "friend".. So sad. Wish no one had to go thru that type of stuff. But I'm glad she's been blessed with a MAN who knows respect. ♡

[@heyjphoto]

@@melt7891 Thank you so much for your insight. You really have a profound way of getting your point across. Well done.

[@melt7891]

@@heyjphoto I’ve just realised that I made my original comment on the wrong video. I remember my comment was frozen and the next video came up - which must have been this one! I’ll delete the above

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

Yes, they are truly in love and in tune with each other ❤

[@ryanchase2873]

I get the same thing from 99% of your interviews. If adults would stop sexually abusing children, those children might not grow up to have horrible lives. What the fuck is wrong with people that they have to ruin children.

[@lynmcknight1215]

Couldn't agree more 😭 it's just horrific

[@monaedwards8688]

Because they are sick AF! Children deserve the best.

[@ashleynoelle7429]

I need help to put my brothers father and my mother in jail.

[@debbiemohekey1509]

Gabor Mate' would agree with you. Dr, drug counselor, author. Many videos on you-tube.

[@Coastpsych_fi99]

If people didn’t have kids at all you’d have a 100% guarantee- it’s the only way.

[@destinyynitsed7301]

I really luv how these two let each other tell there stories without interuptions..they respect each other and care for each other...I adore these two and I appreciate being able to hear there stories...humbling😭💔💘🙏✝️

[@emmaleia13]

Despite their very painful past, I admire the strength and love of this couple. They have the same outlook on life and are united as one. Their union is much stronger than many "ordinary" couples. It is very beautiful. I really wish them happiness in their life with a constructive future.

[@kimberlysimmons6395]

This seems to be a little grandiose with a NA ( narcotics anonymous) cadence, for me.

[@decapitateallcops3214]

When I’m high I am Superman too.

[@tammiRue02]

It is and yet part of me sees right through it. My dad has always said he would be there and take care of us much like this man… yet he hardly actually did when it mattered most. Great intentions, but not a lot of follow through. Although my mom might have died without him… he also almost accidentally killed her once. She’s a type 1 diabetic and he left her at his work with no money, no phone and she had to almost crawl to a coffee shop to get sugar or else she would have passed out and gone into a diabetic coma. I see their marriage as unfair and a bit toxic. She deals with his anger and mood swings which personally caused me to try to end my life bc I couldn’t deal with living with them as a teen. I still love them to death, I know they love me and each other… but sometimes that’s not enough at the end of the day. If you don’t love yourself .. you can’t truly give or accept love the way you need to. I know both my parents had very traumatic pasts… but I can see they don’t love themselves and it hurts everyone. This couple kinda reminds me of them in a way.

[@emmaleia13]

@@tammiRue02 I understand and am truly sorry that you have to go through this. The difference is that this is your perspective as a child (even if you are an adult). Phoenyx and David have nothing left and they are holding on to each other. It is difficult to compare one couple with another even if there are similarities. Between them, it is a fusional love. They are complementary. but I respect your point of view.

[@jacquelynlinn1505]

I see that too!! Love should be so transparent!! Thanks.

[@amberholland5561]

I don’t understand why I love their love. It’s just beautiful what they have. Even in the midst of drugs and poverty or chaos they have something so enduring and beautiful.

[@ONEMusic801]

its cuz what they have is true love, something that's extremely rare in today's world. They love each other unconditionally, no judgements, no lies or hiding things, they trust one another 100% and they have each other's back 100% no mattet what happens. She respects him and he respects her, that alone lacks in today's society. Some days she stumbles and falls and he's there to pick her up and hold her snd tske care of her, some days its him that falls and she is there for him. The moment he said he wish he could have met her sooner shows he truly care about her and will do so until the end. The world could be ending but as loong as they havr each other its all that matters. True unconditional love. Very rare and some never get to experience it or anything like it, its on us to change that and be the kind of people who like these 2 can put pride and selfishness to the side and love someone in that unconditional way we want to be loved. Continue to make that effort always and not judge your partner cuz thats exactly what you want from someone as well, to not be judged when u make a mistake, any of our imperfections and when we simply have moments where we do something or say something we arent proud of. We want someone to be there when we are weak and fall or are defeated by the many things of life. To be loved even when we arent so loving to others, forgiven when we dont deserve to be and in moments of fear or weakness, we are protected. Be everything you want your partner to be to you and watch how you will experience something thats real instead of the fake "love" that is the normal in today's world. Last thing I'll say is what i noticed in this couple and many others that really do love one another unconditionally is that they value each other and one another's presence in their lives, tbey know that they are lucky/blessed to have the great one they have even if they aren't perfect, cuz nobody in this world is and expecting perfection is a unrealistic expectation. They appreciate one another tremendously cuz they know I could of easily had someone terrible instead they have this beautiful soul who loves them for them and nothing else. No expectations, just pure love for each other.

[@ItsFreshItsAnne]

This channel is by far one of the MOST important out there. This should be PROOF that addiction doesn't judge so neither should you. Weak people don't become addicts...Strong, beautiful, big hearted, intriquite people become addicts when life turns sideways on them and they didn't come with healthy coping built in. This NEEDS to be un derstood. If we are to ever get better. What happens cognitively/environmentally between 1-5 VASTLY affects everything else. It's when the infrastructure is being built..oh, these beautifully tragic stories..I hope they find their way home. ❤❤❤

[@MissyRichmond]

You said that poetically beautiful. You’re a very wise person.🦋

[@ItsFreshItsAnne]

@@MissyRichmond Thank you! I was just so moved by the selflessness of this project. I wish more people would ACTUALLY bend down and lift their brothers and sisters up because all we truly need is LOVE. Thank you for that compliment ❤

[@brittaolson6550]

Amen to that!

[@mrcontroversy222]

I just wish people wouldn’t call it a fucking disease.

[@ItsFreshItsAnne]

@@mrcontroversy222 Circumstantial tendencies. That's what it is, man. I agree with you. I never liked the corrolation(sp?).

[@tracyfisher6898]

This couple is extremely articulate and intelligent. They have both been through so much trauma in their pasts like most of the addicts you interview on this channel. My heart goes out to them and I hope they get help and get clean.

[@christinemoraga5293]

Although they are in extremely unfortunate situations they are actually fairly positive people. I love how in this couples interview they DO NOT interrupt each other when they speak. Like, at all. I've seen so many couple(s) interviews on this channel where one or both of them can't get a word in edge wise while the other is speaking. They are both extremely well spoken & although they are homeless and living on the streets they are well dressed, they seem to try to keep as clean as possible (appearance & hygiene wise). I love how much they truly love each other. I have faith in them. They both seem smart & both have alot of potential. Obviously their addictions is what holds them back and goddamn I'm sure it's 100× harder to get clean when you're living on the streets as well. I hope they can find the strength to kick their addictions once and for all. I'd love to see an update in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. 💙

[@Dobermanmom01]

facts upon facts!!

[@katiekateshomestead]

I noticed the same thing! So respectful of each other

[@StacyLightnerStudios]

I completely agree!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I'm wishing them the very best.

[@nicksterp2805]

For once the male partner David, doesn't seem to control Phoenix like a lot of the other male partners you see on this video

[@marthaworthington6060]

Christine, why are you damning God? Isn't it peculiar your name's first 6 letters spell Christ? May you be blessed by the One who created and loves us.🤗

[@tammywolfenbarger9005]

I love the questions you ask Mark.You are by far my favorite, i wake every morning and grab my phone to watch your interviews..Thank you Mark. You're the best....🥰

[@Xtelahhh]

I knew she was Native, what a beauty! Wishing them the best we out here complaining about relationships but this is on another level, being homeless addicted but still fighting for their relationship 🙏🏻

[@byrdie1111]

there is something very beautiful about her and exotic

[@robertarnold9676]

The first 10 seconds of her talking I picked up her Native cadence in her voice.

[@MsAli1313]

@@robertarnold9676 that’s how we speak in miami… has nothing with being native

[@jacquelynlinn1505]

Yes. And unfortunately “we” tend to like the alcohol. Thanks.

[@aleksandra5746]

what a huge nose, that's all i can see honestly

[@lashaesmith3440]

My dad killed my mama when I was five in front of me and my sister's. I've been on drugs my whole life. I'm sober now. Years and years sober now! Been on life support. I wish I could hug this woman's neck. The men that used us abused us and took from us never broke us!

[@CR-oc3vy]

Wow much love you have been through so much

[@NatYT759]

Sorry for the traumas you've both endured. Much love to you guys ❤️

[@maryannhope8276]

Incest is the most heinous crime of any family.

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

Absolutely. It’s purely the devil

[@bintbybint8431]

I love this couple. They have been through so much, are going through so much, and yet don’t spew hate towards anyone. I truly hope they get the help they need for housing and medical welfare.

[@victoriamcdougall1879]

They found each other. it's a miracle. I love you both and wish you all the happiness you can get in this life time. You deserve it. Xxx

[@michaeljacobs4546]

Well I met my current wife right after a very nasty divorce and it was love at 1st sight - I wasn't in their position, but my little issues with alhohol and ange would have been 1000% worse without he, she got me into therapy, and while I am still a mess in my own sel assessment, without her I would have been far worse.

[@victoriamcdougall1879]

@@michaeljacobs4546 how wonderful. Good luck on your journey. Thanks for sharing. X

[@juan4realz942]

Sometimes when I watch these I can't help but think, "these children never had a f'ing chance in cold hell"....

[@marylougeorge9890]

Truth!

[@kathrynglasgow1142]

100%

[@jacquelynlinn1505]

Absolute truth !! Thank you.

[@katieweber4623]

The depth of character that you allow the people you speak with to show…it’s breath taking. My brother overdosed at 51 - left two teenaged boys without a father. You will never know where you may end up under duress…even these eloquent and lovely people have been torn.

[@alisonmarie9188]

Never forget, everyone is capable of the unthinkable.

[@amberk4978]

Childhood trauma, especially molestation, seems to be the common denominator in the majority of these stories. I am sickened that so many people do this to their children. It’s just SICK!!

[@parentsbasement7734]

There are some horrible story's on here and I would love to know how many are just playing the role taking advantage of marks generosity, drug addicts will do and say whatever they have to to be able to get that next high. Not saying all are making shit up but I bet if ya traced these stories back there would be many that are fabricated.

[@Ned88Man]

yea and many come from loving and well put together families as well..

[@binkytube]

And yet everyone still flocks to the Catholic church.

[@aj1800]

They have both suffered so much 😢 I hope they get the help they need and live Happy. 💕

[@barkingbunny4689]

I stumbled across this channel completely on accident, but the interview reeled me in like a fish on a line. What a heartwrenching story, my prayer is for them to be happy, healthy and safe.

[@nicky_gunz]

I love this man. I love the way he talks and the way he explains things and how articulate and intelligent he is. He should make a tik tok account or a KZbin channel or a podcast or something. I would be a daily listener/viewer. Godspeed, David. I truly believe that you could rally a fanbase behind you with your gift of words and that voice.

[@hjreadsbooks7877]

This interview is so powerful. Phoenyx and David are incredible people- honest, hard-working, perceptive. So amazing that David realized God saved his life by sending him to prison- such a high level of gratitude. And he wants to work, which many people don't actually want to do. I pray that they can get clean and have a more stable life. He is exactly right though, no one should look down on them. They are incredibly intelligent, sensitive people. Also, please don't blame yourselves for the miscarriages. It is not your fault regardless of drugs and alcohol. I hope you can help them Mark.

[@ec9833]

But it’s truly sickening & completely inhumane that there was nothing else out there for him, but prison to “save” his life. SMH There’s not a day that has gone by that humans do not completely baffle me. That we’re evolving so wickedly & so backwards. I hope that we get as intelligent as we think we are, now, in the near future & see that all the value in this existence is each other; not to step on one another, like it is but to raise each other up. I wonder, if that were to happen, how many things about this existence would seem surreal & magical to us, looking into that future from here.

[@elaineculbert8594]

I really like this couple and hope life gets better for them. Best wishes from Canada! 🇨🇦

[@theman.6396]

@@ec9833 in the worst of my addiction without praying for years I finally caved in and prayed. I asked for death, rehab, or jail.. any of the 3 would of worked. Well I got two, jail and rehab.

[@ec9833]

@@theman.6396 but the point is…those shouldn’t be the options. It shouldn’t get to that point…we know well enough what it is that humans, in general need to thrive. We just don’t allow the information to spread & become normalized & affect society. Instead, we swim in misinformation and create stigmas & stereotypes & taboos & this, through the conditioning of those with platform & power to influence these things. We divide, not to conquer for all but to conquer each other. We are cruel to one another when we’re built only to survive with the combined efforts of each other. Maybe it sounds hippieish…I’m actually talking certain sciences. -You prayed…science has amazing understandings about prayer, meditation & it’s affects on the physical makeup & mailability of the brain. Whether you’re praying to one deity or another or meditating in one of a million different ways, the brain reacts the same & the benefits come, all the same, generally speaking. We have great evidence in both science & in so many people’s souls, or, from the promptings, thereof. We know what general components can build a society that supports all thriving…but we are kept from building it. -Punishment isn’t the answer. Punishment isn’t the same as consequences that build a person better. No one should have to pray for devastation & devastation worse than what they’ve already endured, just for a chance to build themselves back up. And your “addiction”…dude…our brains function & create our realities through chemicals. Whether the right balances of those chemicals, that prime a person for good health, are in sink and are being affected by outside influence of environment, very much including the other humans we’re bonded to, or not, makes every difference. It’s like, if you’re outside in freezing conditions, no physical protection from the elements and someone sees you shivering & offers you warm, safe shelter…vs…you’re out there, alone, no one in sight…your brain is going to send you signals both consciously & to the body, subconsciously & you will act in whatever ways are available to you, in order to preserve. Whether that’s, you quickly find a way to make a fire or shelter or, your body goes through the stages of hypothermia, fighting to protect its most necessary functions & either it makes it to a warmer day, in time or it doesn’t and eventually dies. Your brain, your body is going to seek out homeostasis of many a system. Just like you shouldn’t have had to have prayed for worse in order to hopefully summon up the most desperate parts of you & instead, had the varied components of support, care & influence from the beginning of your existence, people shouldn’t have to self medicate, in order to gain some relief of things that should’ve never perpetuate & gone ignored, as their only option. But we don’t have these things in place. Some do…but it’s in its infancy of even being recognized, let alone normalized & adopted by society.

[@Fernando90054]

This one….really got me by surprise! Didn’t expect at all, to see beauty in such broken people. Their story is amazing. It seems that they had to suffer the hell to meet each other. Life can be truly unfair and strange. Looks that there is a purpose, but at the end it’s only people with their circumstances. Strong story. Great testimony of hard real life. Can’t get any better. Congratulations Mark. Extraordinary work!👍🏻

[@anitariphnus4181]

The effects the uncle and aunt did to both of them derailed these two beautiful people. But they didn't win. I hope they will have a better life.

[@colico14]

I could tell almost immediately that Phoenyx and David are meant for each other and truly soulmates. This is what love looks like, regardless of their situation. It's a beautiful thing to see and I'm totally pulling for them. They have so much potential. I believe they'll move past their struggles and end up in a good place.

[@apatheticflow5712]

Been watching a lot of ur vids lately and I've been there and still usinf myself and I'm at my wits end can't take it anymore and I've had enough. This gives me hope cause even though i know im not the only one it goes to show how addiction is a disease. Thank you @soft white underbelly and keep'em coming.

[@marylougeorge9890]

And you don't give up on yourself!!!👍❤️

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Best of luck to both of them. There is still a good chance for them to get off the streets and be happy together.

[@bleezy8480]

You really think that..

[@genuinehearts8247]

I always listen very carefully and learn from every story it’s not about judgement and value things. Thank you. Truly. Life lessons mean the world. I hope things get better.

[@agimontanez9769]

People who are new to the channel should know these videos are not made for the listener to decider wether they are completely true/accurate. These are human experiences, we should embrace them, learn from them, and share them. It’s is not our job to prove if someone story is true.

[@chanted1558]

They seem authentic to me.

[@marylougeorge9890]

It's like some people believe they're in a competition and are expecting a prize!?!

[@agimontanez9769]

@@blacksilverchair3315 so sad the words people choose when hiding behind a keyboard like wow

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@blacksilverchair3315 Ugh. You have it all wrong.

[@jamesdoakes4956]

And even if it’s not true. Even if they say they gained powers and healed a businessman in distress, it doesn’t matter. The truth doesn’t matter. What matters is that they said it and it’s important to understand why.

[@70sdude68]

Damn!!! David going from 0 to 100000 in a heart beat!!!! You're a great guy man!!! Stay strong!

[@Shay-yg7nm]

Ugh. Nobody should go through with these two people have. If I had the money I would send them both to rehab. Best of luck to you both. Don't give up! 💜

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Sadly rehab is useless if people don't want sobriety.

[@jenniferthomason3431]

They both have been through so much. So glad they found each other. He seems to truly love her. ❤️

[@richardhough6794]

My heart breaks for her. She’s been through a lot.

[@Kevin-ii7gy]

She’s full of it . “All my exes blah blah … THEY put me on drugs.”

[@StuckTrippin]

@@Kevin-ii7gy I wonder what its like to be as judgmental as you. Must be exhausting! In the first 3 minutes she admitted she was already doing drugs at a young age. Guess you'll hear what you want to hear, and you're just here to judge.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@StuckTrippin ..I read a lot of comments like that. They think they know it all just based on a 30min interview

[@kay8668]

@@Kevin-ii7gy just wow!! After every thing she talked about from her childhood thats what you took from it?!! Must be nice in your ivory tower

[@ProphetJayWyatt]

@@Kevin-ii7gy (BobSponge Voice) Hi Kevin

[@MEL2theJ]

This interview is in my top favorites ever. Love these two! Prayers for them both. Sending Love and positive energy their way. Thank you.

[@TheSeangerber]

being Native American there is housing and assistance . look into it if you didn't

[@sherrycallaway6578]

Yes, so true... I'm married to a Souix, we get free medical and dental, etc, here in San Diego... especially with all the casinos now on the reservations and depending what tribe you are enrolled with, you can get a big size check every month too... She needs to ask her Mom if she is enrolled with her tribe... meaning, I bet her Mom is and I'm guessing she probably is too... that would explain why her Mom is able to keep sending them money to live on... but, like what the husband said, they blow the money on dumb things..."drugs\ alcohol" Wishing them both the Best!

[@BaronSamedi1]

It's so unfair how much both have had to endure through no fault of their own. I hope that the rest of their lives are better and they continue to stay together

[@marylougeorge9890]

That's right! Being sexually abused Was Not their choice!

[@trista_official]

I did not expect this love story. Wishing them both the best!!

[@waterwalker33]

It's so sweet the way their legs move from side to side together, like they are supporting each other. Thanks Mark, I love your interviews.

[@travelwithtony5767]

He was eleven and stealing cars and taking them to chop shops….and doing $250 worth of drugs a day. Why am I finding that very hard to believe.

[@Sheerkat7]

A love story. Two damaged people found each other. No accident that they have such a similar past. Only someone who has been through what they have can truly understand the other. Childhood sexual abuse can haunt people for years. I wish the best for them. Good luck.

[@aldolopez]

what a warrior this girl is. Blessings to both.

[@Katierrez]

This channel is amazing!! Please come to Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 there are a lot of homeless people that were once tourists it would be great to hear their stories 🥺

[@1ohmwrecker]

'My mom told me I've got a brain tumor. But I won't go to the hospital. But I'm dying and just try to keep living everyday' anybody else catch that???🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JaZmine147]

I'd be very scared to go get a diagnosis. Some people ignore their problems until they catch up with them. Better die without knowing instead of counting down the days.

[@chanted1558]

Just like the rest of his life story …..and hers too.

[@REDWASP777]

How does the mother "know" her daughter might have a brain tumor???

[@1ohmwrecker]

@@REDWASP777 Right!?!?🤣🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@ConnBann98]

@@JaZmine147 ya and some people are just liars

[@megscott222]

These people aren't bad, they're just in a rut. The one thing I see for sure is that they're more honest than most people. They've been though so much and I pray that they make it out. They're a cute couple and I can see them off the streets and happy.

[@colico14]

Agreed. They're solid. Would love to see them sober, housed, and prospering.

[@anoukvans2453]

Dear Phoenyx and David, my heart breaks every time I think of your stories. I see so much pain in you both, but also love and a strong will. You are brave and loving people. I really hope you will find peace and stability in the near future. You deserve it.

[@powderandpaint14]

These people would be so much better off in stable housing! This is why people need affordable housing so much.

[@MoonChild-po9du]

Housing=Recovery

[@powderandpaint14]

@ryry32 it's much more likely that people will get clean and sober if they're in housing than if they're sleeping on the streets though. That's just the reality.

[@bitchwongfoo5084]

@ryry32 amen and excellent job 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Benita399]

@@powderandpaint14 and where is the statistics for that?

[@nodaysoff2005]

Affordable housing doesn't stop drug abuse 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@teresaacevedo1731]

Praying this couple gets clean and are able to live a great life together. You can feel the love they have for each other. They are a great couple who deserve to be free from their addictions.

[@ladyhotep5189]

She's going to have to become more independent when she finally gets clean. Seems like she hitches her wagon to men too easily (marrying a complete stranger after one day+alot of her backstory is boyfriends) Good luck to them when they're both sober. They were addicts when they met up till recent. How will they see each other when the drug fog has been gone for awhile? Best of luck, I sincerely mean that.

[@elleluxe]

Can you "analyze" me???

[@GabrielaLtc]

Yes, she seems to fall easy for guys most of whom abuse her. Hope they will stay together after they get clean.

[@nicolekalomas6050]

David is seething with anger listening to Phoenix tell her story and what she's been through. I don't feel sorry for anyone who has hurt her when David gets ahold of them! He is a good man. The love they have for one another is beautiful, most people don't get the opportunity to meet someone they connect with that deeply to be confident enough to marry the next day. Wow. Hope the best for both. Oh and I have family in castle rock!

[@Benita399]

God bless this couple I hope they find peace and get all the help they need.

[@megjmonahan]

Complex trauma is something we literally don’t address as a society. We talk about homelessness, addiction, sex work. All of which are results of lifelong complex trauma intersected with poverty. Largely. Bottom line: we talk about valuing the lives of kids & don’t. Then criminalize and shame the adults they become 🙏🥲

[@simoneware1193]

It's troubling to hear about their health conditions, living on the streets must be so uncomfortable. Phoenix left elbow and hand look to be arthritic, she must be in a lot of pain. It's very sad to see such young people suffering from what would typically be an older persons aliment ie; sleep apnea, emphysema etc... I'm pleased they have each other, I hope that she minds him as well as he does her. I wish them luck!

[@shawntanac3172]

I’m so glad these two found each other, at least they don’t have to be alone . Would love for these two to have a good rest of their life and could get off drugs . Thanks for telling your story . I hope all the best for you guys . Get away from there . You both need some some therapy. ❤️

[@shawnerz98]

This video really makes you wonder what's important in life. Maybe finding a person who gets you, supports you, and lifts you up when you're down is the most important thing in life. Maybe everything else is unimportant.

[@ophelianichols9249]

You can tell they do really love each other. They are just struggling which is so hard to see. I wish them all the best 😢

[@Sherryalhasan]

Trauma usually always causes drug addiction

[@marylougeorge9890]

Sure seems so.😢❤️

[@rhammond2152]

Between their two stories, there's an epic book to be written.

[@SisterShirley]

R Hammond, what would be the title of this E P I C book?

[@ellamayoxoxo9510]

@@ItsSauIGoodman 😔

[@ConnBann98]

@@ItsSauIGoodman ya they’re full of it

[@waveyandroyal]

This couple definitely lived past lives together

[@aske4333]

even though i dont know you, i feel very grateful for both of you. you are strong people both of you, alone and together. im rooting for you

[@lilaworley8935]

Just bad luck with boyfriends? Nevermind the rape by the uncle... Then there's his aunt. Ugh. "Family dysfunction rolls down from generation to generation like a fire in the woods, taking down everything in its path until one person in one generation has the courage to turn and face the flames. That person brings peace to their ancestors and spares the children that follow." ~T Real 🔥 Also.... Sleep apnea. Stop catastrophism and get medical care. Drugs don't fix that.

[@cedarcanoe]

It 's so sad hearing all this trouble, but in the end it is up to them how to direct their lives

[@Tru-zc4yz]

True

[@tubester4567]

Right, If you have multiple partners that beat you and pimp you out, you need to make better choices in life. Going back to a random homeless mexican dude's tent to sleep is never going to end well. Maybe dont get married after meeting a dude for 1 day. I doubt he did 10 years for pills and a gun.

[@helium5912]

@@tubester4567 Its california. You can get caught with drugs 3 times and get 25 years.

[@deejaye2647]

Easy to say

[@alisonschmitt9533]

True, everyone has to try to find their way. Also true that trauma has deep and reverberating implications in peoples lives. Childhood trauma literally damages the brain on a neurological level causing even very intelligent people to make poor decisions.

[@Stoat6789]

Hi Mark, Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. Dr Carl Hart is a neuroscientist and psychology professor at Columbia. He has a theory that "traumas" are the cause for addiction to drugs. Some people can dabble with drugs and not become addicted and others who have had trauma are more at risk for using them to self medicate. I'm not judging anyone or saying this is true but it makes some sense that treating the trauma someone has endured throughout their life would be helpful. I hope they find some programs and peace in the future to help them heal.

[@morgenmachen2400]

I'm not sure if that's a theory or more just a fact at this point. There are seven indicators of a person developing addictions, all with a running theme of trauma, and my experiences certainty speak to that. Thank you for opening the discussion, I think others will have something valuable to add and I'm interested in learning.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsc167]

My friends and I have talked about how some of us seem to have "addictive personalities" while some of us can dabble in all kinds of wild stuff without ever getting addicted. In the end, we realized that the ones of us had messy childhoods are the ones who struggle with addiction (nicotine, alcohol, and weed being the most common ones). So from personal experience, I think the statement that trauma can play a major role in addiction makes sense. So maybe dealing with past trauma is an important part of overcoming addiction? Idk, just a thought

[@chicnoir29]

Dr. Carl Heart’s book has been in my shopping cart for a minute.

[@aleksandra5746]

read Gabor Mate and watch his movie the wisdom of trauma

[@morgenmachen2400]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsc167 I would 100% agree with that. Actually I'd say that addiction is a symptom of trauma. Of course not only addiction to drugs but eating disorders, addiction to shitty relationships, etc. The mind is so incredibly complex...

[@BeeKay4444]

Sending these two strength, hope and healing. They deserve a chance for a better life.

[@Ralph_Malph]

They're down to earth couple. Hoping one day they can overcome their addiction and find peace. God bless.

[@Empath79]

Mark, Thank you so much for posting these videos! Not only are you allowing these people to tell their stories, you are allowing people like me to have a peek into other peoples lives. It serves has a reminder that there is always someone out there that has it worse than you and you do have things to be great full for! May God touch all of these peoples lives 🙏

[@marthaworthington6060]

Hope her Mother is watching and will cut them off. They seem too comfortable taking money and support from her Mother who is older and may not be in the best of health herself. Those two are very smooth talkers and as David said the Mother has NO IDEA her money gifts of support are going for drugs and momentary highs. It is a sad disgusting scenario.😣What will they do if the mother has a stroke, heart attack or drops dead? She is unknowingly contributing to her daughter's and her husband's perpetual lack of any self reliance. Obviously, they don't mind taking, taking and taking. Not one word of remorse.

[@Spaceg1rl994]

Fuck I know them. I just met them in Colorado about 5 months ago, very sad to see them here.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

That must be crazy! To know someone and then catch them on here! I'd freak out! Haha

[@powerpuffmidget8879]

It's crazy to recognize someone in these interviews, he interviewed a girl named Sarah( she lied though her whole interview) I knew her from high school/ friends, I live in Maine, I never expected to see someone I knew show up here.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@Spaceg1rl994 ..thats really cool

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@powerpuffmidget8879 ..wow, crazy!

[@vonderloo3184]

@@Spaceg1rl994 wow how do people afford like $2,500/ month for hotel room? Doubtful her mom sent it.

[@Mx.Pickle]

I clicked on one video from this channel sometime last week just to see what it was all about. Its so intriguing. From people Who've committed sexual assult to people who are drug addicts. Its interesting hearing their stories and what they've done to survive

[@anastasiamoreno9074]

The way he choked up talking about his childhood addiction. You can tell that if he could, he would have made better choices. Nonetheless, I am so happy they have one another. I pray that they are able to find something that will get that on their feet, because they deserve that and so much more 💕

[@Misswho5]

Some people just don't have a chance. I'm glad they have each other.

[@neosoul2010]

These 2 seem to get off on the drama that has been in their individual lives. She died in his arms 4 times. How did I know that he was going to say he had died a couple times too.

[@TravelVibesAndCharterBuys]

I don't think they understand what dead means. You only die once.

[@573semobulls3]

500 every 2 days at 12 years old ? I call bullshit on his story no way a 12 yr old would have access to that kind of money and drugs

[@ConnBann98]

Dude ya not to mention whose gonna be selling hard drugs to a 12 year old. I’d like to think they wouldn’t for moral reasons but even if it isn’t that no dealers gonna serve a kid cause what happens if mom finds it in his pocket in the laundry. They’re gonna roll on you immediately. And you might actually get ten years for that. No one’s getting 10 years over gun and some pills.

[@ebeneezerscrooge2942]

The main thing drugs take from you that they don’t really teach you about in school is time. Drugs rob you of your best years and there’s just no way to get them back or make up for it. My whole first marriage is just a blur. Drugs will steal your life.

[@MoreStuffKSaid]

It just doesn’t feel authentic - and that’s really difficult for me to say. But that’s just my take, and it doesn’t really matter. They seem like kind people.

[@bubbiej6046]

Such a sweet couple. I hope and pray they can find help and happiness.

[@LindseyMorrison]

...listening to this I'm just... I'm humbled and in awe of your strength. You are...so brave and beautiful and I am ..so sorry....you went through such hell... I am at a loss for words. I just think you're amazing... I hope nothing but great things for you. Much love

[@unssh2580]

"We're in our own fantasy world, just me and her, and we don't have to worry about anyone else." That comment is a rich vein into the psyche of the opioid addict.

[@beanybigguns]

So sad 🥺 ...how so much abuse has wrecked their lives. I really hope they can get some help and support and live the lives they both deserve. There but for the grace of God go I 💔

[@marylougeorge9890]

Amen.😢💔

[@CassieBee88]

I’m glad they have each other. She is beautiful and strong and he is strong and reserved. They compliment each other well. Mark, I would love to know your interviewees favorite song, movie, color, candy. I would like to be able to relate to them, and I think they’d like the same.

[@ontime7482]

The best of luck & courage to the both of all. Try to stay strong & look out on one another. I’ll keep y’all in my prayers…

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Speechless. Fukn depressed a bit. Lotta similarities here I'm all good now. 3+ yrs clean. Wow. This takes me back .. Hope they can get ok.. Godspeed friends. It's possible

[@marylougeorge9890]

Congratulations on your sobriety.👍👏👏👏❤️

[@bunnie0826]

I will be praying for you guys. I know you can get clean, I know you can do better. You both deserve a beautiful life & I hope with everything in me you get it.

[@aegisbm]

I wish you all the goodness and luck to finally come up your way! And may your love for eachother keep you strong enough to get through all the hardships for many many years to come!

[@whocares6766]

Have you thought about doing a podcast??!!? With my job I am able to listen to podcasts for several hours a day. One of my favorites is This Is Actually Happening. Real stories from real people. You and what you do would be a hit!! Great story from Phoenyx!! Great content!!

[@zosothezephead837]

Phoenyx and David, my heart goes out to you both, such good people. I wish nothing for the best for you both, you both deserve much better than this.

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

I don't wish for them to lose babies, but thank God they don't have any kids...they can't even take care of themselves! 🙏✝💖

[@elizabthharris6741]

They have no control over the crap they got handed. They are trying.

[@andobobani9871]

I pray and hope that both of you find peace and mostly help. Thank you for sharing your story with us and renewing my view of love and companionship. ❤️

[@vickierichter7850]

These two would probably do well in rehab. Prayers for them.

[@theesweetscience2084]

11:53 crying with you sir. I know the emotion of trying to come out on the other side of addiction. And the feeling of scorn ya feel of things ya did, way ya felt while not being able to deal with the addiction anymore. When ya start to get better, when ya see the other side of it, the emotions are deep. They surface if ya get the tell anyone about it and someone actually listens. I always feel like I'm gonna be able to speak about it clearly, but the emotions come out right away. My family doesn't wanna hear it. They don't know what to say. So I hold it in. I know how they both are feeling while speaking on it.

[@Giri93067]

What saddens me is when I hear people say "there's no other choice". And admitting they do stupid shit with the money, but doing nothing about it, is nothing brave. They're probably gonna blow the money they get from the interview as well

[@spiritualwarfareisreal2119]

Beautiful couple! Example of true love, commitment, marriage and faithfulness to one another. I pray you get in recovery, a job, a place and a new start. I pray you enjoy the rest of your lives together with one another.

[@Mohjoe62]

I do not understand what family members do to their children,nephews and nieces.These children have already lost.They take refuge in drugs which I find understandable.So it is with Phoenix and David.I wish them both good luck from the bottom of my heart.Love from germany

[@JMOlsen_]

They have not lost at that stage. But not all people will fight for themselves. Becoming a fighter requires killing off much of your own weakness, and embracing your shadow self. It can be done. Going that route will make you strong, but it will leave you irreversibly changed. Not everyone can even imagine that, let alone embrace it. Instead they use temporary escape paths, which carry different consequences.

[@pla4825]

I love the love and strength these two share I wish them both the best of luck 🙏🏽

[@cassieoconnell774]

These 2 seem like very nice people. I hope for the best in their future.

[@alisonhood9524]

WOW so sad all the things they have both been through. Your love and strength shines through. I truly hope you get all the help that you need and deserve. Sending ❤️ and 🙏🏻