Fentanyl and Crystal Meth Addict-Brandon

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Brandon, a fentanyl and crystal meth addict in Los Angeles.
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[@HJBX2]

He has a strong aura about him. He’s hurting in the inside so much but have so much love and knowledge to give. I’m wishing him the absolute best.

[@carllennen3520]

Its weird when people think they can tell anything about a person who is on Opiates. Opiates deaden EVERYTHING in a person. You have no clue whats behind those eyes. I know, because I used to be one. I spent 2 decades of my life surrounded by these people. NOTHING shines through. You are witnessing a facade. His soul is dead. He can be reborn, and rejuvinated, but not until he stops using Opiates.

[@wngbjngwwgk]

"Empaths" always be talking about people's "good auras" and shit. It just means the person is good looking lmao

[@olgaleone4012]

False, you wouldn’t understand unless you are one.

[@phyllysanantonio]

@@wngbjngwwgk but you are not…

[@TruthHurtsSoGetAHelmet]

@@phyllysanantonio You people aren’t feeling empathy. You’re in your misguided emotions believing whatever you assume about what you’re watching to be true. That’s the biggest problem with social media. Too many ignorant people copying whatever everyone else in the comments is saying instead of speaking their mind they’re spreading false narratives because they believe their assumptions are facts when in reality they’re clueless af. That why you get so triggered easily when comments don’t agree with you and bust your delusion. 😂

[@carolyn9961]

It's such a shame when gentle souls like this get swept up in addiction. 13 addicted to pain pills, how can a kid even have a chance? I hope Brandon manages to escape this life, you can tell he's a good person. You deserve better Brandon.

[@girl.AK.33]

@Yanni damn, not cool man.

[@southsidecustoms17]

True

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

I think because he has such a gentle soul is why he is addicted. It’s a cruel cruel world out there.

[@ron1836]

​@@StilettoCutsQuick. Very good point. And is a very real result of remaining too soft and emotional passed childhood. Add in additional abuse and trauma that would ruin anyone... But done to a soft gentle emotional sensitive person, this becomes life ending and you spend years going to war with your own self to simple try to find a way to be on earth even one more day. The torment of the mind in modern man due to such far and fast removal from our natural habitat is unpresidented. The collective chaos and agony and confusion I believe is a powerful and altering force on this entire world. Personally I can FEEL it and hear it and see it... And unless there are those above who have better understandings and grips on our world... I anticipate will be the near end of our species. Surely the end of anything we could relate to the societies that we knew and live in now

[@thatshaneguy546]

It's crazy cause this is how the real story for addicts goes. Word for word. It's sad. His story sounds just like mine. I finally got clean at 31 years old. I'll be 3 years clean in April. I never thought I'd get out but I did and I pray for all addicts to reach recovery and see the beautiful life like I am seeing now cause it is possible it really is. Dont ever feel alone guys there is someone out there that cares. I feel like this guy is the old me sitting in the chair telling his story. Brandon Brother if you read this your loved and you will get clean again and see the beautiful life one day I just know it. Prayers for you

[@toddsmith2381]

I'm 34 I'll have 3 years clean in April. Same story starting with being a little shit head stealing pain pills. It's wild to see how many people have this exact experience.

[@carllennen3520]

It doesnt matter if "someone out there cares". The ONLY person that matters, is the addict themselves. You know this. The cliche, "You have to do it for yourself, no one else", is a cliche because its true. All of us addicts had people smothering us with their love, but we couldnt see it, because we where blinded by the dope, and our own self loathing. No one can overcome addiction until they themselves start to care about themselves. Unless this man begins to love himself, he will die an addict.

[@thatshaneguy546]

@@toddsmith2381 ya man it is crazy. I was that shit head to stealing my grandma pain pills and money. Congratulations on your sobriety brother

[@charlijazminmcintosh1692]

Ty for the hope from my husband and I. We really need it right now❤

[@toddsmith2381]

@@charlijazminmcintosh1692 you guys will get thru it and come out better for it

[@samanthamcinnis8072]

Rest in peace, Poptart. You're free from this terrible disease. Another loved one lost too soon. 😔

[@DEATHREAPER1252]

Wait this guy died?

[@TheBigTripper420]

Did he die awnser the question

[@lui_tha_don_]

I'm 23 and got off fentanyl this year. Also started Percocet at 15... You remind me alot of myself. Very quiet and polite but I know ALOT is happening " up stairs " in your head. You got this bro. I know how you're feeling,I'm very empathetic too. God bless you and I wish you the best out here man - - Luis

[@deanarobert1611]

Someone needs to help this man! For someone who had struggled with addiction as long as he has, he has such a beautiful heart and moving voice! Truly touched!

[@Dru8989]

I could relate so much … I was homeless living in a tent at MacArthur Park using Fent and Crystal everyday but now have been sober for a year and working 2 jobs so I wish you the best and hope that you find the strength to surrender your addiction and let God restore your mind, body, and spirit !

[@laureos]

Congratulations 🎉🥳 may your life only get better from here!

[@bryan123483]

Man I'm so happy for you. There's not very many of us that makes it out alive. I won't bother listing the people I lost and saw die, you know I'm sure so it makes me so happy to come across people that are clean.

[@raider7829]

Congratulations and AMEN

[@jeffmcelroy5364]

Glad you were able to clean up and give God the credit. Many don't, or can't.... We will never know during this lifetime how many times Gods grace keeps us alive.

[@coldfusion167]

This breaks my heart! I had an opiate addiction as well for years and I'm lucky to be alive. Been clean for about 8 years now, lost my best friend growing up last February. I have a beautiful wife and kids now. I know how it feels having crippling depression and anxiety! I hope this man can find happiness. He seems like a kind soul and I wish nothing but the best for him!

[@alaina8468]

Mark, this was an incredible interview. I was a classmate of Brandon's... my heart aches. Unfortunately, he has recently passed away. Addiction is a terrible, terrible thing.

[@wildyouthct]

Oh no!! 😢 I really hoped he was gonna get help

[@autumnmoon999]

Damn. ☹️

[@karanowlin9506]

😢💔

[@AlexWolfLikesPie]

This sucks :( Thanks for telling us.

[@mildredwhite]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I was hoping he went home and got clean.

[@chrisjames4241]

What a great man stuck in a bad situation. Full of profound wisdom

[@EnterGoldenAge]

😅

[@blackmonday738]

Very much!! Hus dad and siblings struggled to accept how God made them, put him in a i wanna faucking escape mode. No kid needs to see or hear gay shit period, do u even realize how that faucks with ones mind. Seriously.... look at social media today it's sick asf... keep that shit to yrself.

[@TruthHurtsSoGetAHelmet]

I hope ur being sarcastic because if not and you believe this is the epitome of wisdom… society is truly the most ignorant it’s ever been.

[@antadesormeaux1053]

Please give us an update on Brandon. He is my Godson. I spent days looking for him before I found out he had gone to California. I have been so worried about him. I love you Brandon. 😪

[@cheyjackson909]

As some one who went to school with brandon. I know how tough you are bro, i have complete faith in you. And anything is possible but you know that.

[@qbaby409]

I hope he overcomes this addiction I know him personally to and this is sad af

[@Rasta.Senpai-_-]

​@@qbaby409 ....

[@Rasta.Senpai-_-]

Update...... Pop tart died a few weeks ago 😢😢😢

[@cheyjackson909]

😢

[@JaceDanielFilms]

I'm a functioning opioid addict. While it was a very gradual thing, similar to this guy, taking parents meds when I had them, my true addiction didn't start until my late 20s when I had a legit medical issue. From then on (3 years ago) I've gone probably half that time abusing, even if it's in small amounts. But watching your video reminds me that if I were to go any higher dosages than I do, that I may end up penniless homeless.

[@randomname4726]

I'm dependent on oxy for a permanent medical issue. Opiates are nasty aye, it's so hard to not take extra and get high

[@e.priest8937]

I was functional for quite a few years. Lot of my friends and family didn't even know. Eventually tho, it escalated. Think about stopping. Think about getting help. I know it feels good. It just almost always ends bad

[@tuforu4]

In EUROPE we not addicted to MEDS like AMERICANS..

[@caddyv2327]

@@tuforu4 europe is an irrelevant shithole

[@DrPrymeTyme]

@@tuforu4 wow aren’t you awesome? Border’s don’t make you a better person, you guys kill people over football lmao

[@melodymakermark]

I wish I could give this dude a hug. He’s got a lot of potential.

[@jjonez787]

Totally. I imagine him as a CEO or top brain surgeon. Just needs a chance

[@melodymakermark]

Sounds a bit lofty, but I like your optimism.

[@dianeboudrias7954]

Brandon is a beautiful soul. I feel very sad when I hear him talk about his addiction. 😢 I pray that he gets some help. Mark please do a follow up.

[@ColoRADbro420]

Man, his story really hits home for me. I hope he can find his way out of this terrible maze

[@FLBeautyQueen]

Brandon, you’re worth so much more than this lifestyle & will do great things in life once you get clean. Sending ❤💪🙏

[@cohrelo]

This channel really shows how a random person from the street could be very interesting and complex if only someone could listen.

[@EnterGoldenAge]

not this lad tho

[@jjonez787]

So very complex. Im questioning every thing Ive ever known

[@EnterGoldenAge]

@@jjonez787 😃😃

[@fastpitchmermaid4550]

I’ve lost more friends from drugs than my elder parents have and I’m only 35. I’m so glad I was able to stop and get/stay clean before the Fentanyl epidemic hit. God bless Brandon. I hope he can see a glimmer of hope and get help

[@traciepratte3983]

I REALLY hope THIS kid gets off the street. He really seems like a product of his environment and needed someone to love him unconditionally. I really hope he gets help and becomes a happy human being with all the love and support from his family he finds in his future. Thanks for showing his story.....

[@noecazares7549]

Theirs no such thing as unconditional love

[@traciepratte3983]

@@noecazares7549 well that's sad for you that you don't know it. Doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I know many who have to give it because it's all they can do to keep their loved one alive.

[@pricklycats]

28 year old kid? I don't think that's how age works my guy.

[@melissaferris7294]

​@pricklycats one thing that I've learned about addiction, it's that addicts very often stop maturing and stay almost "stunted" at the age they are when the drug addiction takes over their lives

[@melissaferris7294]

Something to keep in mind.

[@robertedwards9861]

best hair in the homeless game for sure

[@jenna_jayy]

This guy is so capable. Sometimes we just need to be saved first and get a taste of the good life to start the process. That’s how I got sober. Praying for him

[@signaturehighlands628]

It’s always the purest souls with the most damaged heart 🖤 I hope everything works out man 🙏🏽 bless you

[@lisadavie5819]

Sensitive souls.. To sensitive for this world.. Sad. x

[@mels6179]

Beautiful Boy. My sons age actually, prayers of peace and healing.

[@lindadriscoll5652]

What a gentle soul. This good hearted, handsome young man deserves so much more of a life. I hope the right people will come into his life to help him help himself out of the life he is living into a much better one.

[@macie3]

Sometimes I fall a little in love with your subjects. He captivated me from the first minute.

[@tmgladden91]

Damn, I use to skate with Brandon back when we both lived in Texas. Dude always had a smile on his face always had a good time. Hope he finds what he needs to help get clean. Keep on fighting brother man

[@deanarobert1611]

Seriously never expected to be brought to tears on this one! He seems extremely intelligent!

[@robertpirsig5011]

You were born to help people Brandon. I can see it in you. You can help so many people with your wisdom. You are hurt, but you can rise above it.

[@kupendawants2no]

Yes!! Brandon we are rooting for you ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@KidFresh71]

I hope he can get clean. Seems like an intelligent and kind person. He doesn't deserve this life of misery and sadness.

[@MarkGelderland]

He looks amazingly healthy considering his lifestyle

[@stackbundles7058]

Its cuz lying zero accountability

[@Brad..]

No, he’s being truthful I believe. If you’ve been where he’s at you know. Physical and mental things that you can clearly see.

[@stackbundles7058]

@@Brad.. lol you gullible asf anyone who's been in that life can clearly see he's bs

[@pricklycats]

I commented the same thing.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@Brad J I'm not sure. I absolutely believe that some of these are not real, again not sure on this one. This is L.A., just about every other person is trying to make it in acting. There are definitely some BS artists on this channel just putting money in there pocket or exercising their acting chops.

[@shawnp8672]

I’m rooting for you Brandon. He seems like a good person, we’ll spoken and intelligent. I think he has a lot to offer the world.

[@Ryouhana7]

Brandon seems like a genuinely good person. I hope he makes the trip to see his family, he needs support from loved ones and to remove himself from his current surroundings.

[@dse9649]

I know pop tart man. He was homeless in Beaumont for a while. I love him he has such a good soul. Rest in peace man I miss him so much.

[@Simoanejones]

Seems so genuine and kind. I pray he gets the help he needs 🥺🙏🏼

[@JaimeBush1]

he has a kindness and warmth that radiates from him. what a lovely aura. i hope he is okay today. sending positive vibes to him. its never too late to get sober. wishing you the best, my friend.

[@fran0162]

He is an addict...yet finds the time to rescue others. There is a gentle soul. Who needs a better day...praying for him.

[@princesstakaloo]

his voice cracking throughout this so heart breaking

[@corinnetraynor1272]

Rehab is never enough … he needs a safe place to live , emotional support , therapy etc etc etc

[@kevinmoore8808]

Damm already might be your best interview of the year. I put so many people on to this KZbin channel. Thanks mark. So many family members of mine struggle with meth. That’s the one reason I will never try it. Best of luck to this young man

[@silvanagoss6452]

This man has such a good heart wow so much empathy and compassion. God bless you sweetheart

[@vanessaarnell]

@@mihe6212 it's so hard. We see him on here and people like him and want to assume this or that but like you said, bring someone like this, who is seemingly nice , and bc of the drugs , things will be missing or worse , you could be hurt. It sucks but it is the cold hard truth.

[@monicad351]

❤️ Brandon I pray you can get into rehab and get a home. You deserve to be happy.

[@TheJordanRoubique]

R.I.P. BRANDON!

[@jennavonkramm]

As a mom of 2 girls the same age as this young man, the mom in me just wants to take him in my arms and tell him he is loved and cared for. ❤️ His pain hurts my heart.

[@blake_escapes]

I work in Beaumont, Tx. God bless you. You deserve all the happiness.

[@christymazzagatti7939]

man, whenever i complain about how bad my life is, i just watch one of these videos and i'm humbled. my god these videos are heavy. poor souls. :(

[@MrLoobu]

I can't even wrap my head around how a body can survive with habitual meth and fentanyl use. You would think the heart would give out from going in two different directions so often, or the mind go mad from such deep addictions that play on an hourly time scale.

[@mikerope5785]

Crack or cocaine mixed with alcohol is the worst drug for the heart, in fact not only does it raise blood pressure and heart rate like meth does, it is also actually toxic to the heart itself, the local anaesthetic action of cocaine causes the heart to beat in an irregular fashion and cause changes in the heart shape known as cardiac remodelling, increasing the risk of valve disorders and heart failure in later life.

[@pricklycats]

That's probably the reason he "can't overdose". I think the meth has actually saved his life from overdosing. All an OD is is just your brain stops receiving oxygen because your body is asleep. You can't really overdose if you're stuck awake on meth. I bet he'd be dead by now if he wasn't doing both.

[@mindfortress105]

150$+ a day? by begging? jesus, I should quit my job and try that

[@НикаФракийская-ч7с]

I was surprised as well🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kristykingery2961]

Lol. I was homeless in the wrong city. Lucky to get 20 a day in Phoenix. Never used drugs but occasionally bought alcohol to deal with circumstances. Still battling PTSD from what I went through while homeless

[@hhholly]

That’s more than a job in my town.

[@lobo5734]

At 28 years old across the country now in Milwaukee, I relate fully to you, Brandon. Though we are functioning and are able to "fool" our surroundings, I don't want my parents or loved ones to really see me (though some probably can and choose not to engage). Thank you for sharing and having the balls to open up. Step one brother. Please continue to work hard and you will live long enough to see how many people you have helped. Cheers.

[@deanhoward1670]

i just lost my best friend who was like a littler sister to me. i found her body and i wouldn't wish this on anyone.. i have never done any drugs or drank ever and i had to learn about the effects of fentynal and meth from the internet, i put her in 4 rehabs in different states and she escaped every one of them after a week or so..please please anyone who needs help, get into a rehab and get help.. her family was well off and disowned her but she was 6 months sober last week and they agreed to let her come visit but i guess the stress got to her and she shot up heroin with fentynal the nite before she was supposed to go visit them..there were texts in her phone i saw after the cops gave it to me and she had ordered it with fentynal just like u would order a mcdonalds burger. i am beyond crushed

[@oneeks5908]

My condolences. Just know you did everything you could. ❤

[@mygirlwendy1850]

Very sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for her.

[@Oceans11.11]

Oh no. I’m so sorry. Unfortunately it’s what we hear so much of.. once they detox, their body can’t handle the same amount they were used to before. You really tried everything you could. I don’t understand how families can give up on their loved ones. Drug addiction is a disease, it requires love, care, and patience not abandonment. Once they take a hold of your body, they literally change it. It’s not their fault and it’s one of the toughest things to overcome. May she soar with the angels, free from pain and addiction. 🤍🕊🤍🕊

[@deanhoward1670]

@@Oceans11.11 you hit nail on head exactly

[@riverflowsby]

Dear Brandon, you are an insightful and compassionate soul. After watching your interview i am inclined to believe that you have some good things ahead for you when your time come to kick. To make your withdrawal less awful consider high oral doses of cannabis concentrates. Someone I know has a theory about getting off drugs he calls the Open Window. He believes that in our life cycles, we can periodically take advantage of "windows", periods of time wherein basic needs are filled and we are able to create some distance from the chaos of the daily grind and toxic people. Minimally a window of 10-30 days can get you started but you already know that may not be enough time to stabilize stay clean long term. When the time comes and the confluence of factors makes the open window available, jump out and don't look back. While you are waiting, give some thought to what you really love in life. I get the impression that you have a profound love of life itself and it seems that saving lives is important to you. Street outreach and harm reduction work might be right for you if it is not too triggering. I've never been an opiate guy so I can't honestly say I know how hard it really is. What I can tell is that you are a moral and conscientious man, if you can process your shame via radical acceptance and engage your passions, a good life is on the other side.

[@Earl_E_Burd]

Nice

[@emmiejean1]

What a sweet guy who needs a break. I feel he could get his life together with a bit of help. My heart breaks for him I can feel his pain. Brandon I think you were dealt a ad hand in life and you deserve so much more and you will be in y thoughts.

[@ashleylauren5934]

I believe everything he said. He really shines a light on relatively intelligent, good natured people and how they are ravaged by opiate addiction. I’m hoping that he finds treatment that can handle the depths of his addiction and tolerance to drugs.

[@poppy7970]

Thank you for sharing your story Brandon. I'm sending positive vibes that you can make your way out of this addiction.

[@nasrinvahidi5515]

This young man is so beautiful inside and out. It’s sad that he’s having a life like this!

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

Good Morning Yall👋😎or whatever time of day it is where you are. Peace and Love from 6:00am Brooklyn NY 🇺🇸 to wherever in the world 🌍 you are, my SWU fam.

[@Gram72534]

4:20am in the mile high city, have a great Hump day my brother!!!

[@wesleyalan9179]

Good morning, Eyes! Hope you're doing well,my friend! 💜🙌

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@Gram72534 I hope everything's been going your way,Gram#7! Hope you have a great day,bro!🤟✌️🤞

[@Gram72534]

@@wesleyalan9179 what's up brother, all is good here brother. I hope the same for you!!! Have a great day!!!

[@WildBoyRC]

3:50am at work here in BC 🇨🇦

[@treverloyaltyanderson6501]

It’s so sad to hear that Sumone is on the street that OD’d and is dying and abunch of people that are standing near him are just watching him die and ignore him instead of trying to help him or even call an ambulance and if it wasn’t for this guy he would of died so I commend this man for being a decent and caring person and saving his life and he’s a homeless drug addict that would be judged the most and labeled worthless out of a group of people on the street when he’s the most decent one

[@carynmartin6053]

I think this guy's calling is in Healthcare, possibly an EMT or fireman. He has what it takes, but needs to get a handle on the drug addictions first

[@LoniHam]

For sure was always a sweet kid though. For sure, and his twin recently got hit by a car but he’s healing. ❤ I pray Brandon comes home and involves himself in the people that love him so much around here

[@gw5515]

Street EMT. This channel has showed me to have more humanity with those less fortunate than myself. Now when I see a struggling person, I wonder what happened to them to put them there versus when I was a younger and more ignorant and would wonder “why don’t they just get a job like the rest of us”.

[@amberadams2935]

Ur right..havin a job ain't gonna fix ur problems...just like goin to school asa kid won't change ur home life...is just a thing we're supposed to do...bless upppp street EMT

[@c2819fnf]

Spread the perspective motha fucka.

[@Rasta.Senpai-_-]

Brandon passed a few weeks ago.... R.I.P brandon :,( 🖤😢🤕😭🥺

[@dylanbarton7902]

my sister is in middle of drug addiction right now. its hard to watch someone go down that road as you can only do so much to try and help as she refuses to even admit she has a problem and scoffs at any attempt to get her to a rehab facility.

[@jadedmonk7001]

God bless this man🙏. Such a gentle disposition combined with an empathetic heart and radiant soul. MacArthur Park has a Saint and its denizens are lucky to have him around.

[@Gram72534]

GM JM, great to see you!!! Have a good day sweetheart!!!!

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

@Jaded Monk. Hey Jaded Monk!👋😃 How ya doing? I hope you had a good Christmas and New Years. Guess what I got for Christmas? A bum foot🤦‍♂️I ended up in the hospital cuz I lost some use of my left foot. They said I have nerve damage. 🤷‍♂️It’s always something with me. Anyway, now I got that real gangsta limp. Lol

[@perpetuallybodean4522]

I'm from Beaumont right near Sour lake too. It's crazy how many people I've recognized on here lately.

[@Nomisdit]

That last statement really hit home.. Thanks Brendan for sharing your story and thoughts.

[@dyathink]

Aww, Brandon, get yerself clean, sk8 strong and healthy, i used to live and work in Beaumont and Texans are great. Sounds like your family needs and wants you home. Nobody like family to take you to their hearts. Wishing you a way better life than the one you have chosen so far. Want to see videos of you doing amazing tricks on your board. Suerte, dude, and saludos de Costa Rica!

[@misse2013]

Best wishes Brandon 🙏 Thank you for sharing your story I hope you can live the life you want to live and reconnect with your family.

[@RachelChristman]

Life can be so much harder for empaths. I wish the best for you.

[@mkcarlin]

I wish the best for this sweet gentleman. He seems so kind and wanting help. ❤

[@nickydinero4132]

Rest in peace PoPTart❤

[@bethmcright9731]

April 4th 2015; I said No And I Have Been Clean Since,,,, You Can Too 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 You Are Worthy, Brother 💙

[@roscoe4092]

Similar story Drugs killed everybody around me, even me. Somehow I didn’t stay dead though. Probably because it’s not my time yet. Been clean from fentanyl, meth, and all the others since sometime at the beginning of 2022. Don’t even focus on the amount of clean time I have, just focus on trying to live my life in a healthy way since I never learned how.. this life is one hell of a trip..

[@jameyforbes-dj1sh]

This is my wife’s best friend brother. She cried when she watched this . She was there for part of the teenage years

[@jm12green31]

Most of these comments are people wanting other people to pat them on the back but in reality most of y'all walk right past your local homeless person without giving them jack shit

[@1pcfred]

Homeless people should just get homes.

[@tinacross978]

Thank you Brandon for telling your story. Insightful, honest and compassionate and also traumatized by your pain. I feel like you are here for a reason and this interview will help remind others of the humanity inside us. My freedom came from DBT & CBT methods to my suprise. For the first time in my 51years Im able to feel comfortable in my own skin. Once again I would like to say thank you, I truly hope that you will find your way and I wish you joy.

[@a.wanderer5006]

Yeah Troy, so rare to hear of a good stepdad. Brandon seems like a good guy, people from Beaumont are good people. You're still young, you can have a great life, or alternatively probably end up ODing and dying in the street and break your momma's and siblings' hearts. Which path will you choose?

[@ashoconnorsrevenge]

What a beautiful soul this man has. My thoughts and prayers go out to him

[@BJJ_Richie]

So sad , and so honest pray for him

[@stevee.7419]

Brothers and sisters, rise up. Be strong. Time is running out!

[@TheValkryie]

He just ran from one bad situation to another. I sure hope he can get help for himself before it's too late. He still looks healthy...and my goodness that beautiful HAIR. Brandon seems to care very much for others - - a good soul. I pray he makes it and learns from his past regret that he did not learn how to say "no".

[@Goink01]

He seems like a genuinely sweet guy. Saved the life of someone and didn't want anything in return, not even recognition for it. Hope he can get some help.

[@MrBobbit666]

I have watched you on a few pod casts lately mark and FUK wat the haters say bout you your a great soul and your doin the best work on this planet helping souls that are in the worst situations in life keep goin brother I'll always be watching your content on the other side of the world in Australia

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

On Mark's work, I think its benefits vary. For some of the subjects, I think they come in for the pocket money they get and it is totally meaningless to them. To others, I think it maybe helps to talk about it, but likely much less than talking to a psychologist or at an an AA or NA meeting. I think it definitely benefits SOME viewers struggling with addictions to hear these stories. 100% on that. However, other addicts like hearing drug talk, even if it's bad stuff. Addicts minds are weird, they can watch this stuff and then want to do drugs. Trust me, talking from experience. There are also viewers that are just voyeurs being entertained by watching train wrecks. And then still others that learn to be empathetic. Anyway, definitely a mixed bag, with benefit reaped more by some on the viewer side, I'd say.

[@Loganomics]

“…..especially when you know the difference.” Man that was heavy. Wishing him peace and serenity.

[@MrSeCuree]

That's 5k a month. Where I'm from that's considered a relatively high salary.

[@hhholly]

Disability is $850 a month.

[@anniemarie1987]

Thank-you for your sharing yourself Brandon. Praying for you 🙏🏾

[@seresagunst6889]

You seem like such a great guy I really hope you can get out of this situation! You are such a sweet and kind man. Go to your families. Family sticks together they will be there to support you!!! You got this dude!!!❤

[@Jay16Pokemon]

Can I have an update on Brandon? He was one of my best friends growing up but we fell out of touch as his addictions got worse. I’d like to know he’s still alive and so would his family. Still got love for you poptart

[@penkie]

He passed away the end of July unfortunately. Sad times when the disease wins

[@tammywilliams5312]

So spoken and genuine.

[@Justpeachy823]

Mark, I used to watch all your videos and my feed would send them my way and now I never see them- not sure if this is happening to others and not sure what you can do about it, but just wanted to let you know. I always have to search to find you now. Watched your Rogan interview yesterday and I just wanted to remind you that although I don’t know you, I appreciate you and your hard work and content. You ARE making a difference and your mom would/IS so proud of you. Just wanted to send you some love❤ Happy New Year! 🎉

[@MatthewAndrewDrake]

Bright and early good morning to everyone ❤ I just posted a video here on my channel a few days ago talking about what it feels like to OD on fentanyl. Will be coming back for a follow up interview soon so keep an eye out for that 😘

[@DavidVelasquez-u5t]

Many years ago I would call this man my brother and would hang out every chance we had to go and visit with him and his family in Bridge City. Even after the breaking of our 2 family’s I tried to stay in touch through social media but about 3-4 years I remember hearing he went missing and his family was looking for him on Facebook and that he had took a bus to Cali. I remember him and I would love to smoke so me thinking he just left Texas to be around some legal, not thinking this would be his new life. I always knew he had struggled with different drugs but every time I was around I never saw it. A lot of great memory’s come up when watching this video. I’m sorry I didn’t stay in touch and even be there for Blake we would always say we were gonna hang out and still never get the chance. I doubt he’s checking this videos comments but brotha I’m sending the most positive thoughts and prayers and if you haven’t already please go home I’m sure your family misses and loves you so much. Also I remember you and your brother came down to visit me and stayed a weekend and all my friends thought your nicknames were the funniest thing ever. Just had to share that memory. ❤David

[@sisi3345]

All the best Brandon - I pray for you and your better future ! You can do that ! Just believe 💓

[@Degreez33]

I hope this kid gets clean. I was 21 when I got addicted to heroin , I'm 38 now. the struggle is real. I've had many small stints of clean time. somehow I always went back. I always told people, it's easy getting clean. you lock yourself in a room and sweat that shit out. I've done it more times than I can imagine. the hard part isn't getting clean, it's staying clean. heroin or any opiate addiction is more of a mental addiction than a physical one. you crave that warm blanket even when you know it's killing you. I've been good since Christmas day. kratom works well.

[@doubled3962]

He seems so sweet 🥲 I wonder if he would go to rehab ? He needs to see a psychiatrist first , I think if he got his head straight, he could get through this , and his girlfriend too.

[@ColinPatrickWeiss]

totally ignoring the content of this video, this dude has some GLORIOUS hair. jesus. talk about follicularly gifted.

[@heleyo]

He is a good person, I hope deeply he gets better and he can find a lovely life. He deserves it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackinthebox6143]

It bothered me I never got to see what was written on his t shirt!

[@littlegoose9860]

I think it's "Park that car, drop that phone, sleep on the floor, dream about me" a great song from Broken Social Scene "Anthems For A Seventeen-Year Old Girl"

[@butterflygirl2285]

Brandon - there is help for you if you want it. Don't let this beat you down. You have a lot of potential.

[@gucci4eva]

He can support a 150/ day habit for 3+ years... if he only hustled towards a better life, he could be living a great life.

[@xxxfhfgalol8937]

He’s addixted to drugs dude it’s not that easy

[@xxxfhfgalol8937]

Notice how every other comment is supporting him..

[@stella-vu8vh]

You know, i get why you think he maintained that, but he most LIKELY, had a 150 dolla a day habit at some point, which was his worst, but was using for 3 or more years. We like to make people think we can do the most, so does the next and all after

[@stackbundles7058]

He's lying y'all straight pathological

[@ministryofpeacekmk]

I feel bad for this guy. I really hope that he makes it out while he's still young...and alive. 🙏✝💖