FORMER INMATE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLITARY CONFINMENT

[@austinp1124]

I was one of those “can’t do the crime, don’t do the time” people until I found your KZbin. Then watching your videos over the year I’ve watched you, you really opened my eyes about how prisons are treating people. We really need a change in the system

[@jasonadams7991]

Same here and to be honest I never once thought about what goes on in prison before I found Jessica's channel last year. She has really opened my eyes to it all.

[@corneliakobilke4638]

@cj dub an idea would be that you only go to seg for violent crimes or you cant keep them there for longer then a week or something

[@taylornicole7845]

Its "can't do the time, don't do the crime" * is the saying but just saying lol :)

[@ZoeF.O]

@@taylornicole7845 I think it was just honest mistake :) but it's funny. ("Don't do the crime if you can't do the time")

[@ZoeF.O]

@cj dub The key word would be "or".

[@priscillaharper65]

No wonder people get out of jail ripped. Working out seems the only thing you can do.

[@landreedawe2493]

@Fill J. it’s call having human decency they sent animals they made a mistake and are paying for it

[@deckee0507]

@Fill J. really?? What do you suppose they do instead?

[@jenniferv618]

@Fill J. So just because they did a crime means they shouldnt do anything but sit in a cell & get 3 meals a day?! Suicides would go up drastically. I hope you dont ever get locked up cuz I'd wish that on you just so you can open your eyes & heart. You'd change your mindset real quick!

[@rosyv5081]

@Fill J. you want them to just read the Bible when you obviously don’t even know how to love your neighbor? What did Jesus do with the woman at the well, or the one caught in adultry? Or even the guy who had legions of demons inside of him? He didn’t just condemn them to hell lmao. Bro, fitness and working out takes discipline. It’s a complete 180. I think that’s the perfect thing for them to do. You just sound like an asshole who’s but hurt about people doing bad things. What, you think your measly sins are not as bad as the crimes they commit? Well they are. Cause it’s still sin. Maybe that will get through to you. You don’t deserve fitness either in the Bible’s eyes if that’s how you’re gonna look at it.

[@haleyg666]

@Fill J. You’ve hated multiple times on this channel. Sorry you’re so bitter.

[@shannaveloso3377]

As a single mom myself, 2 kids and surviving from day to day, I so often feel alone and hopeless. For whatever reason you came up on my feed this evening, and I've watched most of your posts - truly remarkable and admirable how hard you've fought and how far you've come. Truly inspiring. Love all the way from South Africa xxx

[@nicabla2294]

Who else loved the thumbnail. She is so beautiful

[@sherriparker4727]

Omg yes 🙌

[@davon2924]

Agreed

[@fi-FAY-fo]

Such a fierce look! Love it 🥰

[@devorahfonn613]

Yes 😃💜

[@ZoeF.O]

@Fill J. Go to sleep, lil boy. Mummy will bring you a cup of warm milk if you can yell loud enough from the basement.

[@kmk5219]

Anytime you say “that’s a story for another time” I’m like... but what if I just want to listen to you talk all day? LOL

[@nolagirl2458]

😂😂 me too

[@Senimsaj]

Literallyyyy

[@palestar828]

Then binge watch her channel? 🤷 She has lots of other videos

[@kmk5219]

@@palestar828 What if I’ve already done that… LOL

[@MF81the1st]

In the German prisons „fishing“ is called „pendeln“. And it‘s so interesting for me to know, you do that international in prisons.

[@celina3810]

Fand ich auch sehr interessant

[@corneliakobilke4638]

True. Our system is so much different though! Its insane to think this actually exists in a “modern 1st world” country. Its unbelievable to me.

[@brittanyeller2576]

@@celina3810 okoooOooooooZzzzzzz

[@brittanyeller2576]

@@corneliakobilke4638 s

[@MF81the1st]

@@corneliakobilke4638 You`re right. We can smoke, at least. I cannot imagine, how much harder it would have been, if I couldn`t have smoked the whole time, and not just while spending time in the "Bunker", or while beeing very broke. But... does any of you know Neudeck? In Munich, Germany? It is closed by now. I spent time there with 16 and again with 18. There are no sockets and no light switches in the cells. there is no nothing, basically. I was shocked, while be there so young and being very sick, too. I detoxed in a better prison, but they transport you there, after a week. You`re still sick. I really love Jessicas channel! I rarely ever have seen someone as authentic and kind hearted as she is!!

[@mindy7488]

I just wrote a paper on sensory bombardment & deprivation! not having a clock and not turning the lights off are essentially "no touch" torture, since they deprive your senses, which can have worse effects than physical torture

[@ssgus3682]

I used to be a CO. In the bubble the officer will turn off the lights at 10 PM and turn them on at 6 AM

[@brooklynbby9655]

Our whole prison system needs to be redone

[@corneliakobilke4638]

Imagine how you would feel if you were in prison for stealing.. and then the state literally steals your stuff... goes through it, ruins it... great

[@jazmynleii2600]

Jess I used to watch your videos high and now I watch them one year clean! ☺️💕

[@embergqvist7900]

Congratulations!!!

[@jazmynleii2600]

@@embergqvist7900 thank you girl!💖

[@riaavelar8491]

Congratulations!! 👏👏👏👏

[@jazmynleii2600]

@@riaavelar8491 thank you ☺️💗

[@ivy_inferno]

This is not "solitary confinment", this is torture :/

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@sampson46]

I almost always watch your vids as I’m making coffee eeearly in the morning and it’s such a chill, impactful way to start the day. Thank you for what you do!

[@ashleyw6160]

My DH got 2 yrs,but did a yr in county before goin to prison.This co.jail had no windows for them to see out...so,that whole yr,he didnt see the sun at all! Lysm,Jess!!!💚

[@triogirlmom6958]

I am down the rabbit hole with you for sure! You are an amazing inspiration!! I haven’t been to jail but I am a recovering addict! Thanks for all you do!!

[@Rtytanicj]

My gosh do we need prison reform!! It’s crazy what prisons put people through. Breaks my heart. Sending lots of love your way! 💜

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@quavehiphop9152]

Appreciation and respect goes out to you for how strong you are with what you've been through and caring you are to help others in the same situations

[@ozzfan458]

Jess you're a bloody legend, keep up the great content

[@ShadowJTK]

Agreed

[@kitssch]

@Fill J. Well what are you doing watching and commenting on a “druggie loser’s” channel? Ride off on your high horse 😆😆 You’re too good for us! 😆

[@damnmuggle]

@Fill J. oh stfu

[@haydenking423]

I just want to say I have so much respect for you. you seem like the most chill person to be around

[@slugandant]

Thanks for this video. My penpal, man, whateva you wanna call him has been in the hole for 3 years. In fact, he’s been down 10 years and 70% of his time has spent in the hole. He doesn’t want to tell me about it, maybe due to him being embarrassed as we live two completely different lives. But thank you for sharing and giving a voice to those who do not have a voice, or maybe feel shame to speak.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@camilleasser2567]

I commented on one of your tiktok's and I just want to say you're so inspiringmy family has been going through a rough time at the moment with the prison system you have really inspired me to look on the bright side thank you so much for being there when I need you most. P.s. your tattoos look so awesome

[@kalbcorp]

CONGRATULATIONS Jessica!! You have not only put an incredible amount of effort and love into this channel you have made it thrive and a success!! You are such an inspiration story of not only turning your life around but you can be incredibly successful too !! ❤❤❤ Much love girl

[@yazzyf88]

I just want to thank you so much for this whole channel in the like 3 weeks I’ve been subscribed I’ve binged watched a ton of your videos and have learned so much . I am a future social worker and feel so grateful that you’ve offered this knowledge so I can work with my future clients with more understanding and compassion !

[@ameliawestbrook319]

The things they put people through in there is horrific

[@amandajean5153]

Well that’s wrong and my Husband is. Felon and he is an amazing person who got into some trouble when he was very young.... he has never been in trouble since so when you say you have no sympathy for a felon I hope you never end up in a bad situation cause that comment is nasty and ugly!! People can change my husband and Jess is proof of that!!! You my friend are pathetic

[@ZoeF.O]

@@amandajean5153 That's not your friend, and I have no idea what that person is doing here.

[@ZoeF.O]

@Fill J. What brought you to Jess' channel?

[@ameliawestbrook319]

@@amandajean5153 honestly people have no idea and they are so niave I believe everyone should spend just a week in prison/solitary confinement and only then can they make an opinion on felons, their mental health and the trauma in prison

[@ameliawestbrook319]

@@ZoeF.O it’s probably a bored 10 year old who has nothing better to do than troll people that are thriving 😂

[@rachael8141]

Such an inspiration for many reasons, I'm 13 and MANY students in my school smoke weed and drink alcohol, There are so many dark things that happen with young people and when you have that around you and people even offering, its really hard to focus your time on the important things such as education I tell you the peer- pressure is just WOW and is really damn hard

[@valentinopronesti6461]

I was one of the unlucky ones i gave into peer pressure and regretted it later on i was going 2 alot of party’s drinking taking drugs because I thought it would help me like the idiot i was i even began 2 smoke cigarettes because they made me feel like i was getting rid of some of my stress but if it wasn’t for my parents they helped me through out giving me the right advice showed me the right way in life now im working full time not doing any drugs only drinking here and there and most of the people ik who are still on that dark path i have told them tried 2 help them and well they all thought i was crazy and that i was the one who needed help but i still thank my parents for showing me the right path in life even tho i left school early working a full time job only at age 17 and now i have an apprenticeship planning on finishing that soon and going full time into cookery but i do wonder wut if my parents didn’t save me when they did i think about that alot and how i could of rlly stuffed up my life because of some very stupid choices and take my advice on peer pressure dont ever let them win keep fighting for yourself and your future because most people dont want 2 see u better then them

[@bertherbest1389]

Stay strong..you will be glad you did 😀

[@ifiwsaflowridbearose]

Not sure if this matters, but at 23, peer pressures makes me angry. At 13, i was one of those kids, fucking around and doing stuff I wasn’t supposed to. You know where that got me 10 years later? A substance abuse evaluation and an OWI. If you have any issues, mental or physical, do not be afraid to speak out. People are willing to help and there’s no shame in asking for that, especially if it keeps you safe and alive. 🤟

[@infinityawaitsus]

as a 25 year old who struggled with giving in to peer pressure, i’m so proud of you. keep on the straight and narrow! you’ll be rewarded

[@riaavelar8491]

No matter what you do always do the right thing even if you are made fun if. Stand up for yourself and your beliefs. Speak to a trusting adult about what is going in your life and your struggles. It is so much harder to recover from an addiction than it is to avoid it. Stay strong!

[@kingali1606]

I think solitary confinement should be labeled as a "cruel and unusual" form of punishment, it is mentally torturous and can have a profound lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of an individual.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@411myesha]

Definitely wanna hear about this ‘enemy alert’ sounds like snitching to me

[@1987klr]

I love the fact that you still have some sass BUT you are respectful in the way you voice it. Loving watching your videos - I'm totally new here x

[@thesandravshow]

I got an DUI in 2010. AZ is a no tolerance state and I ended up doing jail time in tent city. I understood I did something wrong and never did it again. I couldn’t believe how terrible we were treated. I could believe how hard the guards worked to make us feel like shit. A girl came back from work release drunk. She got arrested in jail and I’m sure charged with more crimes. If you are going to show up from work release drunk, you have an addiction. Their solution was to give her more time and take away work release. How do they not consider she needs treatment and not more jail time 😞

[@mrx9712]

Couldn't agree more! It should be about rehab and changing

[@Juwlz]

Blair white recently did a video where she talked about what she thinks Prisons should do with transgender inmates. She endorsed having a LGBT+ unit and that transgender people would be placed in a special unit for them. What she doesnt seem to care about, is that being a transgender inmate, isnt going to be common everywhere. She is basically saying they should put them in solitary or ad seg. Which is what they already do and is cruel. If your in the middle of rural Kansas and in prison, and your transgender, chances are your going to be the only trans person there. Shes describing Adminstrative segregation, and I was really frustrated by that. I understand that having someone who is transgender but hasnt had bottom surgery, can pose potential problems but locking someone up all by themselves? For years, is beyond cruel

[@hollywood2499]

Yeah I seen her video on that and while the idea of it is well intended, it just isn't realistic. Especially like you said, somewhere in the middle of nowhere Arkansas or Kansas, there aren't many trans people so they wouldn't make a whole unit just for very few people unfortunately.

[@praevasc4299]

So what's the alternative? Putting a man into a women's prison just because he claims he's a woman? What if he was convicted of rape? Would you still put him into a woman's prison just because he claims he's a woman, and you are required to believe that statement? Sadly, there are not always solutions which are not harmful to at least someone. With putting transwomen into women's prison, you might help a tiny percentage of the population, but harm a much larger percentage of the population. Namely the women who might be locked in together with a serial rapist guy.

[@natalie4482]

I just started this video but you’re right- your channel is a KZbin rabbit hole 🤣🤣🤣 you watch one and you have to keep going to watch more

[@pihityyli]

Hi! Have you ever considered investigating Nordic/scandinavian prisons and their differences between USA? I live in Finland and I just find it horrifying how you and others were treated and are still being treated. What I know of Finish prisons is very limited but I am considering finding out more of them too. I'm just curious about the differences. I hope your chanel makes changes in the system that is inhumane and truly doesn't help anyone. I am so proud of you and how far you have come and what you are doing.

[@TheTinahz]

Im from norway, and prison here looks like a 4 star vacation next to the american prison

[@firstmkb]

The recidivism rate is also like 20% versus 70% for US prisons. The people worried about costs in the US should factor that into the equation if the humanitarian aspect isn't convincing.

[@Ceerads]

This country (the State’s) is very backward (in case you haven’t noticed). But the States is also a very violent and crime ridden country, so it’s hard to adequately compare us with Finland. That being said, we are in desperate need of prison reform.

[@pihityyli]

@@Ceerads Yes, you are correct in that our cultures are different in violence and crime. I have been thinking this some time and there is a lot that has effects on this. from the laws (guns aren't easy to get here unless you have reason to own one like being a hunter ect. and you need permits and proof that you are part of hunting group. Even then having something like depression might be the reason you aren't allowed to own one) to how we see criminals and how they are punished. We have a lot of fines and they are based on your income so it really hits you the same if you are poor or rich. Yet we see that rehabilitation is key so that the crimes are stopped. Also I think it's absurd how much it seems that mentally ill or addicts get just pushed to prison without actual help in the states. Finland isn't by anymeans perfect we have a lot of issues but it's in my opinnion important to learn from others as well.

[@Ceerads]

Cardea Cardea Thank you. Unfortunately, I can’t see your whole response on my iPhone. I wish my country would be much more like yours.

[@callie6146]

While I was getting booked the woman asked me if I was feeling suicidal and I must’ve given her quite the look because she said to me super serious, “You do not want to say yes to that.” 🤐🤐

[@JessicaKent]

😭💯 ugh

[@riaavelar8491]

So damn sad! I am sorry.

[@crissyka19]

Same here .... 😂

[@meghanhixon3241]

I really wish I wouldnt have, turtle suits are the fucking WORST, and the worst part is that I started my period and they wouldn't give me underwear nor a tampon. So I had to try and stick a pad to my turtle suit. I couldn't have my glasses. I legit had a mat on the floor with another person with a toliet. The toilet was in the same room that we slept in :)

[@ThaRedPitbull]

@@meghanhixon3241 How long were you in there. I wish I could delete that sh*t from my memory.

[@at1with0]

Thank you and others like big Herc for your channels. It gives me hope that if I ever have to do real time, it will be something I will get through and survive without becoming a monster myself.

[@terezasteenkamp3285]

You continue to inspire me, you're so strong and have come so far ❤️

[@morgynnstedman9777]

I work in a jail and we are told not to cuff behind the back because of the inmate were to fall they couldn’t catch themselves. This is in Florida, idk if the prison is like that in Florida too or not. I worked in the segregation unit for a while and they are cuffed up everywhere they go. Through my time I have seen good officers and bad ones. Some will whisper “do you want a shower” then put it as a refusal when they “don’t get a response”. I don’t know how anyone could hear someone whispering through a metal door, but I see some good officers as well. I’m uncertified right now but once I get certified this summer I plan on trying my best to be one of the good ones, your channel as well as Cristina Randall have helped me a lot. Thank you 😊

[@nikkis7375]

So F’d up that they even put anyone in solitary but the fact that you and sooo many others were in for 90+ days.. I have no words for how awful that is. We all need to FIGHT like hell for prison reform like Jess is.

[@juliannepinard1668]

Everyone who loves your channel will also be with you on fighting and supporting prison reform

[@savagequeen9521]

Your videos really inspire me.This video really makes me wanna rethink about wanting to become a family court judge.I wanna be a judge for the criminal justice system because some “crimes” people shouldn’t go to jail over.Of course it depends on the crime and the severity of the crime but instead of prison time I would do a fine or community service hours or even maybe just a house arrest.The prison system really sucks.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@rijaali4852]

I really love the point you made about "who would you rather have as your neighbor?" That point is exactly why these issues should be taken seriously by ALL people. We should all want to have rehabilitated healthy people among us. Instead of mentally sometimes physically tortured people who may or may not have the best grasp on reality.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@smoorej]

I love your channel, your content, your story, your delivery, I love how relaxed you are in front of the camera. I love that I’m being educated about important topics as a side effect of watching your videos. You are amazing.

[@kristynash3375]

I completely agree with everything that you have said! Our prison system is so messed up and needs to be completely redone! It makes me ill to hear, and with what I saw, having a loved one in and out of prison, how people are treated and not given basic needs! Like women having what they need for their periods! Thank you for sharing and bringing so much awareness to others and hopefully Something will change. it’s truly sad what some people go through! Love your videos so much 🖤 Appreciate you! 🙏❤️

[@meahdahlgren5875]

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[@brittanylamar728]

First jail experience I was in Solitary for 7 days because I was detoxing and my parents called and were told I was being looked after and the nurse was always checking my well-being..........that was a huge lie bc I was left alone basically the entire time. I did get a bunky on the 5th day that was also in detox. It was agony

[@keeppushingtruth2356]

Thanks for shedding light on this. My husband was wrongfully convicted. 18 years down and 7 years in solitary confinement. Full 23 & 1 no cell mate. They actually have a worse level of solitary outside of this. When he was at a different prison he was locked in a cell inside of a cell. No bed, no clothes, literally nothing. Him, the floor, and a paper gown. That lasted a year.

[@aoibhinnconlan4813]

I’m so sorry that this ever happened to you. I hope you and your husband are doing well now

[@kaeso101]

You got my serious respect... keep doing what you do and all the best ✊✊🤙

[@ambershipley6761]

What you’re saying is so true about renting to felons, my apartment allows felons to rent but they have to pay 3x the rent. I’m paying close to $1k so I can only imagine what they would have to pay for an apartment that isn’t even worth that amount of money. It’s absolutely insane smh things need to change so badly

[@tinkerbellys]

You’re my favorite KZbinr! The only one I can listen to and feel calm or even get chores done while listening💕✨

[@MS-hk1bi]

I reaallly don’t want to be that person and complain, but you said to remind you if you forgot to link the story of the transgender women in solitary and I don’t see it. Maybe I’m blind lol

[@AlexaMartinez-ly7pi]

She put it in the i card thing in the top right corner lol As soon as she said it, it popped up lmao

[@ZoeF.O]

@@AlexaMartinez-ly7pi Alexa, how many countries we have? Alexa, which is the first album of The Rolling Stones? I'm sorry, I'll stop, please ignore me.

[@AlexaMartinez-ly7pi]

@@ZoeF.O at this point it doesn’t even bother me anymore lmao💀

[@ZoeF.O]

@@AlexaMartinez-ly7pi I'm sorry, you must have been exhausted from stupidity and people like me. I have no idea what came over me, usually I don't do jokes like that 🙄 So embarrassed, whew

[@shelbyb9965]

@@ZoeF.O what does this even mean lol

[@Damag3d71]

I pretty much had a beyond scared straight program but non televised

[@marisahels]

Love you using your platform to educate us as well as entertain us. Love you so much Jess! By the way, that lip color looks amazing on you! A burnt Orange, or likes brown shade would look stunning on you as well! Love you!

[@robertjensen6146]

As someone that works in a prison I can explain one of the points you've made. When someone is handcuffed being taken down the corridor to medical (or anyplace else) we don't keep all non handcuffed people way to protect others, it's to protect the one handcuffed. If the corridor/hallway isn't cleared a group could potentially jump the officers and the one handcuffed and the one handcuffed wouldn't be able to protect themselves while the officers try to regain control of the situation. I really enjoy your channel.

[@benisaten]

Great vid Jess. Lookin good as always, I know how it feels to get your appearance confidence back after addiction. All the best. Respect and love from 🇨🇦. 👍

[@PanickedPluto]

Girl that makeup look you have on in the thumbnail is bomb as hell!!! It looks so good on you omg😍

[@gwennewbold3862]

omg her mugshot . "momma im in love with a criminal"

[@Stephaniemickle]

Damn girl that Smokey eye in your thumbnail. What up hottie?! Haha not being weird, just think when someone looks good that it feels good to be recognized for it. We all need to lift each other up. Momma to momma. Woman to woman. You look beautiful.

[@courtneybryant8764]

You're amazing and I love that you are trying to change the system I wish there was more people like you

[@jasonadams7991]

I sometimes get claustrophobic in my car if my anxiety is up and I am having a bad mental day, I'll put a window down in the dead of winter. Anytime I hear you talk about solitary confinement it makes me anxious. I can't imagine spending 1 hour locked in there let alone 30 days, and you knew someone that spent a decade!!???!

[@N3VLYNNN]

Thanks for sharing, Jess. I've never seen anyone speak so openly about their time in prison-both in an educational way, and from personal experience. Your videos are incredibly valuable and eye-opening. You're giving a voice to the voiceless, and it's changing hearts and minds.

[@Kayla-xw8no]

unrelated to the content, but that lipstick shade is STUNNING on you!

[@kirkwilson1995]

I’m glad that you are doing well in your life this on track and I hope you’re very happy you deserve it. Addiction should not be a crime we should be helping people that have addictions to get better you’re a beautiful girl and I wish you the best.

[@keiryruiz5116]

Jess is literally so beautiful 😻 and I really appreciate you informing us about something that most of us might not know 💋

[@samwillgoham]

Idk how to explain this but I find the sight of your face soothing/comforting. Not in a creepy way, but I guess it's the same as when people in my comments section tell me "your voice is so soothing" except for me it's your face. lol

[@Raheelwahl]

It is difficult for me to get through this video... just listening gives me so much anxiety literally I feel sick. I cant imagine going through this- this is inhuman and should be so illegal I cant deal!!!!! Girl I am so sorry- YOU DIDNT DESERVE IT. You are a freaking rockstar!

[@JessPoisson]

your description of seg makes me think of the psych ER... I went there once and you are in a hospital gown, you cannot have your phone or anything with you to distract you, there is no tv, no clock, anything... but you can have visitation! but it made me feel so much worst than when i arrived... I did everything i could to leave asap cuz it made me feel so much worst....

[@rachelcoloradomy3kidz778]

Seriously she looks Amazing! 😘 Thanks for using your powers for good girl! We love you and your family And this channel

[@jamesonbryana9235]

I live for when your content comes out and I click soooooo fast

[@ON-qy1ou]

NOODLE SALAD I can't 😂 I know this is a serious video, solitary confinement is absolutely so messed up (I have a tiny bit of personal experience with it) BUT I'm wondering if maybe you could make a funniest moments in prison? I spent most of my adolescence growing up in treatment centers, psych wards and group homes and I can't tell you how much I laughed despite it being so so miserable.

[@jo-annewinmill5919]

I'm so annoyed that you can get in SC for stupid things that aren't even bad I love you soo much sending love from london 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@bellaaurora715]

WAIT! Hold up you are from london!? Can I be your friend?

[@matthewreed6181]

I from London too, love you Jessica!

[@MS-hk1bi]

Haven’t been this early in a while and I’m glad it’s one of your videos 🥰

[@bravergirl]

Your videos have been so good lately!!! You seem really energetic and enthusiastic 🤩

[@beccakennedy1591]

I have really learned a lot from your channel as to what really goes on in prison and thats only in the few you've been too! Definitely has made my outlook on the reform subject to acknowledging how important it is that things DO change in prison for the benefit of not only the individual but the people they are around when they are released..happy and healthy vs unstable....i think there shld be more help AFTER release as well getting back on your feet..💕

[@missfit4943]

Anyone that has the ability to do this to someone should have to go through it themselves. This isn't discipline, this is torture. We say America is the land of the free yet we lock millions of our population up for the smallest things. We treat addicts like criminals. I've somehow always been lucky and only got locked up one time and got bailed out and the experience was absolutely horrifying. You lose your humanity the moment you walk in. Every movement they control as well as your voice. You're treated like you're nothing and they wonder why people end up returning... People just stop caring and give up.

[@saramarshall2957]

I live alone and I really really really struggled at the beginning of the pandemic being quarantined. Mind you, I had my phone, internet, books, real food, and a small group I would see here and there and it still brought me to such a bad place mentally. I can only imagine what solitary is like. It is torture and it's not okay. It got to a point during the pandemic where I just didn't care who wore masks and who didn't or about covid at all. I just wanted things back to normal because to me mental health was as important as physical health

[@ircjesselee]

I just found your channel and can't get enough. Your style is so entertaining and authentic. Thank you for all the inspirational and at times, moving content.

[@prodbyzaqq]

Best way to start my morningss🖤☀️

[@j-s-m-rasmr5292]

Wow! Lookin like an MUA!! Thumbnail is absolute perfection mama!! Can’t wait to sip my coffee and hear you speak! Couple of my favorite musts in the morning - happy Wednesday everyone!

[@astralclub5964]

Thumbnail is FIERCELY BEAUTIFUL!

[@Saxana10]

Yay! Jess remembered which way the card is for the video she mentions 😂

[@elliemeow6167]

Woah. That thumbnail tho...stunning Jess. Absolutely stunning.

[@samb5575]

Could you maybe one day make a video of just listing the things you want changed, like not going into full detail or maybe a series of videos where you do like 5 bulletpoints with detail of what u feel needs to be done and changed. I absolutely LOVE your story time videos explaining what happen to you and where we can change from there. But I think the skeptics would better be receptive to just here is the first thing we need to change and why, here is the second thing we need to change and why.. so on and so forth. Maybe that's stupid but just a thought. Once again love ur videos Jes!

[@fisherbeauty7759]

I can’t believe our justice system is still treating people this way

[@jessebrock703]

When I wasout of canteen in lockdown I figured out how to fish pretty quick 😂 we called it a Cadillac tho here in Indiana

[@troyacree6705]

Intense commentary. Great information and your suggestions sound very reasonable. I've just been reading Waiting for an Echo which paints a terrifying picture of prison for people with mental problems.

[@equestrianashes6564]

Lol looks like the haters have there notifications on 😂

[@TheTimMarshall]

I had to get locked up for a week, last summer. Because of Covid, the whole facility was 23-1, and had been for a year or so. No visitors, no work, no library, no yard. Just an hour in the day room per 24 hours. I only had one week to get through, but I had never done any time before, and it was hell. Basically, alone in a little white room with nothing except the game of stashing the stuff I could. I can’t imagine being there like that for months or years, definitely inhumane. Especially being that almost everyone there was in for stuff like possession, or just being drunk in the wrong place. Imagine all the basically good people in there who ended up having to do even a short amount of time, couple weeks, and ended up losing their jobs or homes because they live check to check. What about their kids? It’s crazy. I think all police recruits should have to go through that before they become officers.

[@ryanforster8761]

I did a solitary confinement simulation/exhibit at New Haven library. They locked you in with a tape playing of sounds from a real prison ad seg unit in Michigan. You could tap out at any time though. They also gave us a DVD called "breaking down the box."

[@Annagracie24]

Love all your videos! 💕💕

[@themapsarewrongandthetimel8722]

Girl,I want to join your fight, you nailed it. I am a non violent felon who rehabilitated myself...put myself thru college after release, graduated in 1995 with a Paralegal degree. I made it, I was lucky enough thru much hard work to reinvent myself. Had things been a little different tho, I would have never escaped that cycle. Ex offenders need people in their corner. P.S., regarding the CO's asking if you are suicidal, if you are truly not, you're getting ready to be. I answered that question wrong one time, and ended up naked in the velco suit, freezing my ass off on a concrete floor with no mat, no pillow and a bright light in my face 24/7. Unless you are in imminent danger of harming yourself, the answer to the suicide question is a hard "no."

[@moonxbea6502]

I’m a new subscriber, and I’ve had questions about prison FOREVER. Thanks so much for answering my questions!! Your so gorgeous btw. ;)

[@piperwilliams2911]

Sweetheart, I'm from Arkansas and Fort Smith is about an hour from where I grew up, and yes! Everything that you're saying about the jails and prisons in Arkansas are absolutely true. I'm from Benton County and I know all about the expired bologna sandwiches and the striped jumpsuits. And how horrible doing time in Arkansas is. I feel for you, honey. God bless and I'm so glad you are healing and living your best life with your baby. Love your channel. 😁

[@fluffykin8]

You are so beautiful and such an amazing woman and momma!!!

[@lilianajimenez3677]

Thank you for sharing your story you are like a good book its hard to put down

[@chloecummins6831]

So I am a new watcher but I have already learned a lot from this channel. The main thing being... ARKANSAS IS FREAKING MESSED UP.

[@izzyc.6398]

i live in arkansas and i can confirm… it’s a mess.

[@laizelima5265]

Jess you are doing an amazing job on youtube, you made me realise so many important things. Thank you for your videos. And you are also pretty as hell. A fan from Brasil 💖

[@cdsterry20]

I'm sorry I haven't been watching. I lost my dad last week. Before he passed I was taking care of him so I just haven't had time. Gosh bless you. I'll be back as soon as I can.

[@shirlettechambers1901]

Love your content Jess.💕💕

[@adventurenico]

I'm at the end of my course of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) treatments for depression. If you've tried medications and they haven't done the job, please look into it. I have a lot of other issues besides depression, but I can confidently say that the treatments made a change for me.

[@whychoooseausername4763]

Where you in a clinical study or was it one of those commercial devices ?

[@breer.3488]

I worked in a part of the prison, which is in mitchellville Iowa and is the only prison for women in Iowa. But anyway I worked in the suicide/mental health unit. And there were 3-4 of us and we would rotate from one "bubble" to the other. Where we sat we were in a locked glass tank and the inmate we were watching was in an all glass like cell in the "turtle suit." Some we had to check every 15 minutes other every 5 minutes. We had to walk to the door and then write on our log sheet what they were doing. It was sad in there. One shift when I went in an inmate was strapped Down to a bad. Every hour they would unlock one limb for about 30 minutes each. So sad. I had to quit that job. 😣

[@JC.Seven11]

Mental health is neglected and that's an understatement. Even i used to think not much of it but when it happened to me which I thought it neverr would...my eyes were opened. It's worse than physical withdrawal. Atleast physical issues you can see but mental is hidden. Sometimes even to yourself

[@triciaboo1204]

Yesss jess, completely agree that prisons and states are horrendous about not putting mentally ill folks where they need to go ie;mental hospita. My cousin is a paranoid schizophrenic and has been institutionalized, he went in for car jacking at 16 or 17 and charged as an adult because a child was in the car, he was caught tresspassing with a weapon, and now he is waiting on a sentence for IMO his worst crime to date attacking/ attempting to murder my sweet 4ft 10in mommy ; he hit her and fractured her head in two places, broke a small bone in her ear and stabbed her in the inner bicep which severed a major artery( and these are only the charges that he has done prison time for/ awaiting his time). The kicker is during one of his stays years before my moms attack while seeing mental health and taking meds DAILY he was classified by the psychiatrist as criminally insane... I don't understand how you let an extremely disturbed inmate out free with that label. My mom is in the middle of depositions and what not, has a victims advocates, luckily the state of Florida is footing the bills,crime scene cleaning of her apartment, and therapy(mainly for the PTSD she now suffers with daily). The artery in her upper/inner arm was completely severed and she is 100,000,000% lucky her trauma team were able to save her life and managed to stitch the artery very gently and she still has her arm❤ her friend as well got stabbed multiple times upside the head and ended up stitched up and fine. She is pushing for a mental facility for the rest of his life. She is also looking at a case against the state for releasing him with no real care in the world that he was labeled criminally insane, which in turn caused a poor family to find him in their dwelling with a weapon(we have contacted them to see if they want to join the suit against the state, and them,my mom,and her buddy are all seeking damages. 🤞🤞🤞🤞fingers cause she and the others all deserve damages for the mental havoc that he and the state of florida unleashed on them.

[@fffishgang2218]

YAY A NEW POST I LOVE YOUR CONTENT ITS SO INTERESTING

[@candace4426]

You are such a inspiration💙