Heroin Addict interview-Elizabeth

[@rebekahbrower8005]

"Do you get depressed?" "I stay depressed" I feel that on another level

[@laceyelizabeth816]

Same

[@queensuga_experience]

God bless 🙏 Do something that makes you happy 😁 everyday

[@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543]

this not about you...

[@steffanyadams8310]

Girl I felt that soooooo hard

[@1977tangerine]

Same

[@Toddtoddy78]

It’s the saddest most wicked thing in the world when people are abused as children.

[@Lena-uh3ky]

Yes😞. How can a father abuse his child? Dear Lord!!!

[@downwiththezionistpsychopa9812]

we need to band together as a society and have pedophiles publically hung. it will help remind these children that someone cares. they let these sick monsters get away with this shit because the elite are pedophiles themselves

[@icecrystal3255]

Amen

[@allblack4777]

I wish I could hug her and tell her it's going to be ok.

[@FastDaddy33]

any parent should be shot on the spot....no questions asked. anyone else who rapes, molests same thing.

[@heidishaunts847]

You should do interviews of people that got sober like me. Almost 7 years off heroin. It may give the others hope and show them there is a way out of it.

[@kristinagerson9831]

Agree. Congratulations! Hugs

[@flymummawaterbabes9583]

Continued strength and blessings on your Recovery 🙏🏾❤

[@ruthadelbai7388]

Wooow.....good for u 👍🥰

[@alicekranyk4173]

There’s a lot of that already out there though. No offence meant. Congrats on your recovery:)

[@MsrSiris]

There are already lots of interviews like that, kind of the point.

[@beezer1225]

It's been seventeen years since I last put a needle in my arm. It's been a rocky road and it wasn't all sunshine and unicorns but my best day high wass nowhere near my worst day sober. I hope Elizabeth finds the peace I finally found after almost a decade of heavy heroin use. I pray for all addicts both using and in recovery. You can get clean. Merry Christmas, everyone!!

[@moonafarms1621]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@miapdx503]

Powerful message, when you say that your best day high wasn't as good as your worst day sober. Facts...😐

[@murdermostdownunder3562]

Merry Christmas 🎄🥰 stay safe x

[@marylougeorge9890]

Merry Christmas!!! Prayer Always helps!💖💖💖

[@lindatford9342]

Merry Christmas BEEZER

[@jamiedallas6968]

Elizabeth. I know the adoption of your baby hurts but it's the most loving thing you could have done under the circumstances. Love you girl.

[@nadiajenkins4684]

Elisabeth is such a beautiful soul, the expressions on her face and body posture show so much pain, you really see the devastation of heroin. I find her to be very realistic about her situation and not in denial like some others, she’s so touching , hope she finds light at the end of the tunnel

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

I felt it in my soul when she said I stay depressed. I hope she can fight her addiction and realize her worth.

[@autumnwest2169]

Her posture and expression show how self defeated she feels but there is something in her voice and words that tell me this woman can turn her life around and have so much more. Elizabeth you have been harmed by others but you are worthy of a better life and to love yourself. Please seek help and counseling, it’s not easy but it is truly worth it. You know drugs don’t make the pain go away they only make things worse, makes the pain last longer. Get help, get counseling, it hurts too but the pain is temporary and eventually goes away and that freedom is everything. I would love to see a smile on your face and joy in your heart. ✨💖✨

[@teresaacevedo4825]

Well said Autumn. I feel a lot of the same way you do. I pray she can get clean and stay clean.

[@sunshsophprd.0565]

💖

[@syliviawilliams6735]

That was Beautiful!😍😍😍😍

[@vontepop13]

She sounds so gentle and caring.

[@mrsbeautifulfee]

Almost all of them do. They are good people that are broken as children by the adults around them.

[@ReganBenson]

She knows this life is not good. She’s addicted. She needs someone good in her life. She recognizes enablers. There is hope for her.

[@meganbuchanan4884]

I have been binge watching this channel for a few days now....my ex-husband is an addict and is in prison so Im very familiar with the root cause of most addicts...childhood trauma. He went from being scouted by the New York Yankees to having nothing, OD'ing twice and frying his brain to the point he cant put a complete sentence together. He was molested from age 12-16 by his youth pastor. His maturity level never exceeded a teenager. It convinces me that the maturity level of addicts seem to stop at the age when the abuse started. Alot of these people are child like, from the way they talk, the decision making, etc. Its absolutely heartbreaking.

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

Creating an awareness and understanding of this is why this channel exists. Just say no to drugs my ass!

[@meganbuchanan4884]

@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Exactly! Drugs are NOT the problem...the trauma is the problem, and with that the need to numb the pain from that trauma is the effect and the cycle continues on and on and on without treatment to fix these broken people. Being through this with my ex-husband, I know firsthand the effects of it all and I am so thankful for your channel and the ability to share with everyone I know in order to continue creating awareness and understanding. Thank you, Mark for this work you are doing!

[@mar13keta]

I've noticed that, Megan. I'd say maybe it's their EMOTIONAL maturity that stops at the time of molestation. It's the need for unconditional love and the inability to self love 💔. Actually, that's the problem of the world we're living in. A lot of people have no self love but Skid Row really uncovers this problem too well.

[@marialiyubman]

Yes, your story coincides with so many others I’ve heard. The emotional age and the abuse… absolutely. I’m so sorry… ❤️

[@jetcitygrljewels9719]

It seems to be a common factor that many of the women who end-up addicted and prostitute themselves were molested and abused as children. These interviews are shining a light on so many things that are wrong in this world. I know Mark states that "this is not a helping channel". This is a channel that is bringing awareness to many of the things that are broken, in our world. Yet, I feel compelled to help. I was abused as a child and an adult. I went on to help others after I helped myself. Yet, a person has to want to be helped. That is number one or it just isn't going to happen. All of these situations are complicated. Even if a person wants help, they may self-sabotage along the way. Each situation is unique, some are addicted to drugs, some become addicted to street life, some are addicted to sex or hypersexual from sexual abuse. Some feel like it is too late. It is never too late. Just my opinion.

[@WhiteLiteBarbie]

This is not as true anymore... kids with “good and normal” childhoods growing up in the suburbs are becoming addicts.

[@klownofkether6996]

@@WhiteLiteBarbie the common denominator is pain and trauma though, and wanting to escape it. Suburban kids from “good normal” homes are also abused (sexually and otherwise) all the time but you wouldn’t guess from the outside. Also someone with a “good childhood” can get traumatized from plenty of things. You can have an amazing home life and childhood but the world is full of so many things that can cause the pain you later numb with drugs.

[@monkeypot7641]

....it's like a never ending cycle of just madness...Elizabeth understands her pain...i am sad for her...

[@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549]

Me too 😔 I pray she will be healed & will be able to be with her son.

[@gratefulgammy6909]

Same here! It's an awful cycle in which she is trapped!

[@erichodge567]

Her posture, her whole bearing says, "I am in pain." I dearly, truly hope for this woman.

[@handolo1266]

Yes, I see this too

[@ccvjd3909]

Shes just physically withdrawing from heroin. Youre just seeing a body acheing and with cold sweats

[@Mike-1000]

I've spoke with heroin addicts. A description of the feeling from it one person gave me was that it's like being wrapped in the softest cotton wool, all cares disappear for a while.

[@erichodge567]

@@Mike-1000 , I've been told exactly the same thing.

[@Mike-1000]

@@erichodge567 The guy that told me was an old friend. Several people I knew have been caught in this nasty web.

[@I-Art-You]

" I stay depressed " That’s deep 💔

[@myvibe9641]

That was powerful.

[@zenman805]

Because they are depressed before the heroin. Then they do heroin and stop being depressed. Then, when they become sober after about 8 hours after they dose on heroin, they get depressed again, and realize "Wow, I'm on heroin.. I hate my life, I'm loneley, and homeless! I'm depressed." Another shot of heroin. Not depressed. 8 Hours. After heroin wears off, I'm depressed again. Another shot of heroin. Not depressed. 8 Hours after heroin wears off, I'm depressed again. Then, they realize they are STUCK in a cycle, and that makes them MORE depressed.

[@carolanddaryl922]

This poor woman, my heart is breaking for her.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Yes. Something about her is deeply sad. She's probably still grieving over her husband and all the dreams they had together.

[@janicejacome]

She's a bundle of sadness but her eyes are so beautiful and amazing...she deserves to make it! What a world!😔

[@k_xxo]

I really hope Elizabeth finds her way out of that lifestyle soon. Her eyes show how much trauma and pain she has. I feel that if she gets the right support and therapy she could live a happy life. Please stay safe Elizabeth, you can overcome this ❤️❤️❤️

[@abbiesonntag3855]

The portraits capture so much more than even watching the person during the video. Beautiful work!

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

If you understand how to “read” a portrait you don’t need the interview.

[@jetcitygrljewels9719]

Mark's work is stunning. I know this is cliche but, it is true "a picture shows a thousand words". I have been a notice photographer for years. I photograph natural settings and animals more than anything else. I began my own channel just to record my memories, somewhere and, to add some positivity during a dark time. I believe that all people possess intuition. Some of us have strong intuition and can sense many things from simply viewing a photo.

[@clairelumiere2901]

“If a picture is worth a thousand words, a photographer is worth a million.” - Tupac Shakur

[@wikid1992]

She reminds me of Jennifer Garner

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

Huhhh?

[@Mint-kj9kw]

Yes. The second I saw her picture...I immediately got that vibe.

[@cheyennev8881]

YESSSS

[@evanmobley5117]

Ya they look a lot alike

[@jllogan8710]

Could be sisters! First thing I thought when I saw her pic

[@deidrestephens8255]

Elizabeth, love, you can do this. I’ve been in your shoes. Facing your trauma is the hardest part. There are resources that will help you get off of the stuff. I believe in you and there are plenty of people throughout this thread that believe in you! You’re a strong, smart, and resilient woman. I hope to see a video of you in the future but you at your full and amazing potential. 💛

[@powderandpaint14]

She seems like she would be an ideal candidate to go to detox and then rehab. It would be hard but because of her child and her mom she would have strong reasons to keep going. Her life could be so much better!

[@numbernine3436]

I'm from the same area as Elizabeth. There are sooooo many resources if she wants out. I know so many 25-35 year olds who have built a community around sobriety. They go canoeing , camping, every bday is celebrated as a group. Even during this quarantine 15 people will show up in front of your home with balloons & gifts. It is truly awesome. She has access to that life. ALL FEMALES PLEASE REMEMBER MEN ARE TO BE KEPT AT ARMS LENGTH UNTIL YOU ARE TRULY TRULY STABLE. Surround yourself with strong sober women. They will help keep the predators away. Ive attended meeting with friends out of support, I remember a very active member who showed up every night to talk, to tell his story, to encourage others. Come to find out he's listening closely to the females. He learns their weaknesses, their drug of choice and he pounces. I would have NEVER thought this man was that type of person. AA/ celebrate recovery encourages women to surround themselves with other women. Which initially is difficult bc female addicts have primarily dealt with men to get their dope, money etc. A man who loves you will not offer you dope.

[@ironzude7762]

My thoughts exactly powderandpaint and well said comment above.

[@teresaacevedo4825]

Yes !

[@--_-_-_-74..]

Its a personal thing! It has to be their choice no body else can make them go . If you do force them it won't work. Stop the abuse of children

[@numbernine3436]

@@--_-_-_-74.. BUT...sometimes getting their head clear will flip a switch. I ll be honest I pd to hv a 5150 on my child knowing she would sit in jail until there was an opening at a facility. Imo this bought additional time to go through withdrawals as well as the slow process of coming out of the fog. She hated me. 4 weeks alone in jail bc u are in the medical unit, afterward 60-90 days of rehab. Time well spent. Not only did she call me every day, she thank me. I agree it should be their choice but with today's drugs they may not have time to come to that revelation. I would do it 1000 more times. Carfentanil and fentynal are not your regular street drugs. They're made to kill.

[@gibbymartinez4975]

her eyes are so dark, theres no light in them... so sad all the things she's been through. I hope she finds some peace and help.

[@rschneider290]

She has a amazing realization of reality. This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen. She had me entranced the entire video! There are so many life lessons and words of wisdom in this! ..... may God bless her!

[@mysticmama740]

poor woman. She had things stolen from her as a child that never should have been. Shes only 30 yet seems 65 at the same time. She is worn and weathered. Secrets, trauma, the things one has to carry can age a person well beyond her years. She is worn and torn. I pray for her.

[@vkklynn88]

When she said “It was always in my household, when there’s a problem you shove it under the rug and it goes away.” That in and of itself explains everything that’s wrong with a majority of families in this world or people on this channel that you see with similar issues. Our children need to know it’s ok to be honest and we can deal with whatever issue TOGETHER!

[@Mizz.Person]

Yes! Communication!

[@hunchoshaq5493]

That’s what it is in my house hold. No one talks about the reality of things. I watch this channel to let me know that it could be worse.

[@hollywood2499]

I can relate to her story. I was molested, abused and raped through out my life and for awhile I was on heroin and cocaine and was prostituting to support my habit and then I got busted doing that. It still wasn't enough for me to get my act together. It wasn't until I fell in love and my bf ODed and very nearly died (I saved his life multiple times from ODes, but the first one was the absolute worst. He was on life support and had suffered strokes.) and I was facing some time in prison that I woke up a bit and got off the heroin and cocaine. Now I still struggle with alcohol but I have 4 days clean from drinking today and I'm gonna push forward! If I could quit all the other stuff, I can quit this too! My heart goes out to all the sick and suffering addicts in this world!

[@Mia-qt4th]

You can do it!

[@Erica_1011]

Thank you for sharing. I hope you're able to overcome alcohol....I mean you were strong enough to get off of heroin and cocaine nothing is impossible. God bless.

[@vicklemiss]

Appreciate you sharing this ❤️ you’re already so strong

[@rolandorzabal1955]

I am proud of you!!! Push on. You got this.

[@dianadundidit5343]

Love ❤️ and light my friend ❤️

[@zac2780]

She seems like such a sweet soul

[@starboy2013]

Think about how running from pain leads to addiction and addiction leads to endless maddness. Maybe facing the pain in us is the best thing one can do.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Best and one of the most difficult things to do. Also there's a lot of people who have buried their trauma so deep, they consciously don't believe they have any.

[@dlesliejones]

@@marylougeorge9890 They've been told their entire childhood that they were undeserving, ungrateful, selfish, spoiled etc., etc. Because all their material needs were met, and they came from a "good" family that nothing bad could ever have happened. That they should just stop "it", when they hadn't a clue what anyone was talking about. And if they were abused... physically, emotionally and sexually... no one was willing to face the truth. I learned a new term about dysfunctional families recently, scapegoating. Where if anything untoward HAD happened, it was undoubtedly the fault of the victim. That's my short list of why it is difficult for some adults to acknowledge their trauma. Anyone else? Feel free to add to the list.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@dlesliejones It's heartbreaking to think of anyone telling the truth of their trauma and being put off. Did you know a scapegoat was from Biblical times? They put their sin on it and sent it away so they were sin free. It was part of one of the Jewish holidays.

[@dlesliejones]

@@marylougeorge9890 that's a really ironic synopsis of... a really long story. My father was educated by Jesuits, I wonder if he made the connection. We did take a great Christmas picture though. Thanks Mary Lou.❤️

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@dlesliejones Merry Christmas!😊❤

[@_vicoliciousgambino8882]

Addiction is a horrible disease that I myself have been fighting for years ! Cocaine & meth messed my sleep cycle so bad that now I’m on Xanax to sleep & that’s no better ! I might be off the other drugs but Xanax addiction scares tf out of me !

[@lilcrumb6420]

_vicolicious_gambino INSTAGRAM Xanax is worse. Better get off that shit.

[@catebartley9865]

Hang n there ❤️

[@travisanderson8771]

God bless you I'm currently fighting addiction

[@denisestephanie6362]

Don’t give up❤️

[@rsohlich1]

Taper off slowwwwwly. Mention with your Dr. They will most likely do a slow taper but mention it

[@audreyolives1642]

I hope you find your way Elizabeth. You seem like such a sweet, kind soul 🧡

[@nataliesticesen4955]

She is so honest and raw. This interview is very real.

[@jodihamilton9053]

My heart breaks for Elizabeth. I sure hope she finds sobriety , peace and comfort.

[@mamabear3784]

You can tell she’s a genuinely good person who just got lost along the way ❤️ I hope she gets the help she deserves

[@kathyhutcheison100]

Watching these stories makes me so grateful I was able to find sobriety 🙏

[@MH-ds8cb]

Me too! Amen 🙌🏻

[@iamjacquelinemichelle2673]

@Kathy Hutcheison Congratulations on your sobriety. ❤️ These interviews do teach us a lot. I am very thankful for Mark doing interviews like this so raw.

[@blazefairchild465]

🙏

[@stary._.butterfly3368]

Great!

[@fukwhaturgoingthru]

Fr

[@isaacheiss7093]

It's crazy how they say all addiction comes from some past trauma as a child. Wonder what broke me?

[@isaacheiss7093]

Well I have that family history for sure , both sides, but was there something else? And I WAS asking myself... Publicly.

[@iamjacquelinemichelle2673]

@Colleen De koning I don’t do drugs ect... but I did get sexually abused but I only remember a little bit. My therapist said that sometimes the brain blocks trauma and that’s why ppl don’t remember much. I get nightmares of ppl doing things to me but I can’t see their face. I wake up crying. I am glad that I don’t remember much. My brother has more memory of things that happened in our childhood. I guess it just depends how each person reacts to trauma. And I agree it could also be genes addictive personality.

[@mgal6234]

@@isaacheiss7093 Were you raised with parents who were addicts?

[@juliand2709]

I hear you. These are extreme examples, I suppose. But, the whole damn process is pretty traumatic. Friends die, our parents die, people we love don't love us back, we have to work jobs we hate, aging is no joke, and we are here for a blink of time. Comparing trauma isn't ever helpful, but life is pretty gnarly if you back away and take a broad look at it..but I hear you..

[@MoonChild-po9du]

@@isaacheiss7093 more will be revealed to you

[@MackaylaBrodrick]

She’s such a beautiful person, I wish the best for her ❤️

[@MistyCunard]

I’m going back home this weekend. I’m going to make a special trip out to the cemetery and tell my Daddy thank you and I love you. My Daddy suffered with the demons of mental illness but he was always there for me anytime and every time I needed him.

[@xoxoali9070]

These videos are so underrated

[@JC-uc7yb]

I don’t get depressed I stay depressed this is one of the most haunting things that I totally understand x good luck gel you touched my heart in a big way 💜

[@MH-ds8cb]

Mark, yesterday I watched the podcast you were on...I love and respect you even more now, if that’s even possible! ❤️

[@AdamGoldswain]

@Meghan H that comment deserves a heart for sure ❤️ unrelated but hey 👋 how are you doing? Side note - didn’t intend the “how are you doing” to sound like Joey from friends 😂😜❤️

[@libertyoutdooradventures208]

She has a sweet forgiving soul. Heartbreaking

[@tontobb8956]

I’m older. A a man now. I realise why folks where so hard on me. So much discipline. But loved. Cared for. Always food and shelter I had a normal childhood compared to some of these poor souls These friken parents. The result of no love is what we see before us n these videos Love yr children peoples

[@iamjacquelinemichelle2673]

@Tonto Bb it’s like a cycle until someone breaks it until then it will continue. Some parents are just selfish and don’t see the harm they are causing to their child. The long time lasting effects of trauma.

[@artsotelo1807]

Elizabeth, I can only imagine the pain you're going through!! I hope you get well soon!

[@TRUECRIME.VITSHADOWS]

I love her honesty. Sending her loving healing energy ❤️

[@greggotteson4239]

Without hope comes the death of dreams, of joy, of a smile at sunrise.

[@kr1221E]

That's profound.

[@rebeccal5871]

Mark, the work you do is incredible. People need to be aware of what these souls go through, they are human just like all of us. I want to just hug her, I wish I could help them all. I went through some abuse myself but had a very strong caring father in my life which helped me make the person I am today. Bless you and your interest, time, money and caring for these beautiful souls. I wish them all recovery and happiness. And again, thank you 🙏

[@April.Showers.]

She is so broken... “watch out for yourself cause no one will like you”.... I felt that more then anyone will ever understand... this is why Tennessee(all across the country) needs legit detox centers that focus not just on addiction but mental health. I hope she gets help. And I promise darling you are worth more then you comprehend. Your worth saving.

[@mariebernier3076]

She is from Olive Branch MS, but yeah...you're so right

[@April.Showers.]

I know where she is from. I just made the statement of TN needs more help and facilities

[@mariebernier3076]

@@April.Showers. honey, I'm sorry.

[@April.Showers.]

@@mariebernier3076 don’t apologize, you didn’t know. It’s really ok 😂

[@veganjeliza8518]

She has a lot of empathy. She would be a great nurse. I hope she's able to heal go back to her studies and have a good life. You can do it, Elizabeth.

[@tamieaisha2166]

This one tugged at my heart way more than the others. I think a lot of her pain was relatable. :-( I wish all the nest for you Elizabeth ...you've got this girl!

[@jenm2407]

"It's not who I am, It's just what I've been through." Wow! What a deep and introspective way of expressing how she feels about herself and life's experiences...past & present. If she could focus on this for her future, it may help her to see her way out of the darkness. I see so much potential for her. A lot of these people play the game by saying what they think should be said or they skew truths. Elizabeth genuinely seems broken but looking for a way to heal. She's still so young. She beautiful and has a life full of so many possibilities. I pray we see an updated video of a healing or healed Elizabeth.

[@lolitadelaware8823]

‘We all deal with some kind of demons’ yes you’re so right. Every single one of us. 🙏🏼

[@jonanna8516]

I wish you all the best Elizabeth. Thank you for being brave and telling your story.

[@ydasda4210]

God bless you, Mark for not showing prejudice to your interviewees. It must take a lot of patience. Thank you. Im sure a lot of your viewers feel pain when they see what goes on in the world.

[@AndroidAndr3w]

It is always sobering to watch these.

[@mchristII]

I used to live in olive branch. Desoto county, Memphis. The struggle is real.

[@d.t.garcia8705]

I feel so much sympathy for this woman. She is obviously I'm an incredible amount of emotional pain.

[@ashaunasmith-kinley9113]

I wish you the best Elizabeth ❤️❤️❤️

[@joycesmith53]

It's hard to even imagine being in this situation for me. It frightening to me. The things we complain about seem very small. I pray a good life finds her.

[@mistercuddleswurth3723]

She needs someone to take her by the hand and lift her spirits. She obviously is intelligent enough to get into nursing school so she knows the potential is there. If she could get some rehab and work on her sobriety and get a hand up. Then she has an excellent shot at turning her life around.

[@viralbuthow000]

She shivering like it’s 30 degrees. This country’s a drug infested mess.

[@rebekahbrower8005]

It might be cold there. It says she's in Tennessee and it was posted 3 hours ago. Here in NC, its cold right now! But I also know the sweats and chills at the same time when you're detoxing..so sad...

[@thematriarchy2075]

@@rebekahbrower8005 Posted 3 hours ago doesn't mean shot 3 hours ago.

[@rebekahbrower8005]

@@thematriarchy2075 Thats true.

[@thematriarchy2075]

@@rebekahbrower8005 🤙🏼💕🙋🏻‍♀️

[@realascanb222]

Maybe its cold. Geesh.

[@allblack4777]

You can still see the terrified child within her. The one that wasn't protected. The one that never felt safe. The one who had to kill her own spirit to survive, and no one cared. You precious, beautiful angel. I know you're in pain. I know you can't escape it. I know you're brave just to face each day. I hope you find peace and love and healing in this life. I love you.

[@jessicapabstconrad]

She’s “dope-strong”. God Bless her. She needs independence from men. She needs a situation where she doesn’t have to depend on someone else to survive day to day. I hope she finds her way..

[@jefferyculver7874]

Talk about a straight up honest person, in all aspects...someone who just needs a really good friend...

[@ninapearman]

Poor woman. I can’t wrap my head around the sort of men willing to screw women in such tragic circumstances, are they users themselves or just sociopaths?

[@heatherpinnell9758]

@Chris Anderson You sound like an amazing fucking man!!I'm sure your mother would be proud of that comment!! 😒

[@miapdx503]

There are some real bottom feeders among us. Sick mfers...😈

[@buddiemac3827]

@Chris Anderson you funny 😂

[@misspeacelove7395]

@Chris Anderson You sound like a troubled person yourself and should get some help

[@misspeacelove7395]

@Chris Anderson Why is that so funny to you? I don´t get it

[@epluribusunum9236]

We know she's lying about how much money she gives the pimp. I believe it's their way of preserving what little dignity they have left. It's SO heartbreaking. She seems in early withdrawal in this interview. And to think there's a drug that can totally knock out opiate dependence in a matter of days, but it's expensive and has to be administered by a doctor under hospital care. No one is funding this program in the US. Sooo many lives are being lost because of opiate addiction...WHY? I believe that rehab is a billion dollar industry, too much money would be lost if these people were cured. It's disgusting.

[@clairelumiere2901]

I believe the method you’re describing is ANR (Accelerated Neuro-Regulation) by Dr. Andre Waismann & it’s relatively new in terms of the medical world. Medicine is not quick to adopt new things & government even less so. Right now it’s a doctor who will undoubtedly make money offering this method when it’s been the rehabs making money up to this point. If this newer method gains wide acceptance, it could become the standard of care followed by the government then funding it perhaps. More money does need to be devoted to opioid addiction & not all rehabs are on the up & up, but I wouldn’t say there’s a conspiracy to keep this method out of people’s hands-it’s just change takes time & ANR is a newer treatment.

[@epluribusunum9236]

@@clairelumiere2901 I'm no expert or a medical professional, but I have heard of this treatment at least ten years ago, maybe longer, and I recently watched a documentary about the treatment in the EU. I have heard amazing results of the treatment for a decade but heard absolutely nothing about US government funded research studies or even experimental trials to be brought to the FDA for approval despite the documented positive results. Since the US is so aggressively "fighting" the war on opiate addiction by making it nearly impossible to access prescription narcotic drugs legally, they have fueled the insane BOOM of heroin and fentynol addiction with absolutely no money going toward research of the types of drugs that cure the physical dependence on opiates. I do honestly believe the "legal" drug industry i.e. big pharma is in the business of selling treatments, not cures. There's no money in cures while symptoms can be treated for a lifetime for generation after generation. No cures for cancer, aids, m.s. ect but the treatments for these conditions are astronomically expensive and recure over and over to larger and larger percentages of the population throughout generations. But somehow, in less than a year a vaccine for covid 19 was discovered, approved mass produced and being administered. Make it make sense. I might be wrong, but I believe that the love of money is the root of all evil and that yes, the fact that most Americans don't even know a drug exists that can cure opiate dependence in a matter of days is intentional orchestrated withholding of information to the masses in order to keep them ignorant and"dependant".

[@clairelumiere2901]

@@epluribusunum9236 Wide spread acceptance in the medical field due to testing & monitoring for safety can easily take 10+ years from what I’ve seen. However, there is also resistance to new methods that comes from those who have a market cornered. I worked in the cancer detection field & cancer is one hard nut to crack due to the fact there are different types plus so many variables involved (like the toxic exposure to carcinogens in our environment). Although the pros & cons of the new Covid vaccines remain to be seen, it is truly amazing what was accomplished. Yes, it’s not as if there’s been a concerted effort to address the drug epidemic & as always, money seems to be the key for access to the best care. I’m new to ANR, but anytime something is expensive there’s going to be a battle on who gets it & who will pay for it so it’s true the almighty dollar is often to blame. The ongoing battle for resources is complicated by the way our society values something like building bombs to destroy lives over the medicine to save lives. Many lives are damaged in the meantime. I just have faith that, if this method is all it’s cracked up to be, the truth will out and resistance will be overcome in due time. We largely agree-Peace to you!

[@numbernine3436]

@@epluribusunum9236 America's fight on drugs is purely a farce, if our government wanted to eradicate drugs it could. The Last Narc on Netflix will make you sick. For decades we've heard of the corruption. This documentary proves how low our government can sink.

[@epluribusunum9236]

@@numbernine3436 I will check the documentary out, thank you

[@joterry7928]

"Anything has to be better than this." This girl has made me sadder than any of his other SWU videos. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@janicejacome]

Even Mark's voice said it...

[@kurdishgirl6361]

All these interviews made me recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren't alone. I wish you a way out of your situation Elizabeth ❤️

[@phyllysanantonio]

She sounds like Anna Nicole Smith. That same ol' draw.

[@julietwotrees5665]

Spot on.

[@tenolamacintosh]

*drawl

[@ifiwsaflowridbearose]

This woman.. She understands the life of addiction and the downward spiral it can send you in. As everyone else this comment section is saying, there is hope for her. Just like there hope for every addict out there. We ARE NOT OUR ADDICTIONS. OUR ADDICTIONS DO NOT DEFINE US. They become a part of who we are in everyday life, as a means to survive. That's all she is trying to do.. Her trauma is sending her down this path. Addiction is not by choice. We do it subconciously because we feel on the inside like we deserve that torture. When in reality, that's definitely not true. Nobody deserves to live this kind of life.

[@melissawycough34]

@@Jetsetfastfood WTF?

[@melissawycough34]

@@Jetsetfastfood Help, yes. Cure, no.

[@melissawycough34]

@@Jetsetfastfood I agree & I have done that. But it's no cure for emotional depravity-from parents, mostly.

[@melissawycough34]

We talkin about heroin, here. Hefty.

[@melissawycough34]

Right on, girl.

[@tomerlin84]

She's very genuine. I really feel for her. You can get out. You're not stuck. It's never to late. Im 5 years clean. Used to live in a very dark place.

[@GiGi-dd5cr]

Its a tough rode to getting clean but I promise you that your worst day clean will always be better than your best day high. I'm praying that you get the help and support you need before it's too late. Every day that you're alive is a miracle, get out while you can.

[@sarahlong4302]

“Never ending cycle of madness” ... bless this woman and I hope she gets the help she needs.

[@maggiefisker994]

I feel very sad for this lovely lady .

[@istateyourname4710]

Sending love to you, Elizabeth.

[@FastDaddy33]

I just want to hug Elizabeth......she deserves so awesome, caring.......needs a better life.

[@lasenoradealvarez6728]

💔Most of these ladies are so beautiful with broken souls💔 ✨Dios las bendiga solo ellas saben el sufrimiento✨

[@BURSRKR]

Being sexually abused by a parent is probably one of the most traumatic things a child can endure and in most cases it’s not just a one-time thing. She probably won’t get clean and be any good to herself or her kids until she gets professional help for the sexual abuse first, then work on her drug addiction. I really do wish her the best.

[@michellereed479]

As a recovering addict on the other side of the world my heart breaks for Elizabeth. Her world obviously turned dark when her long-term partner & father of her child died.

[@disturbthesilenc6185]

😭 I wish I could make all your pain go away

[@miapdx503]

That's what heroin does. She needs to face her pain, in a supportive environment.

[@Roseygrace85]

Mark can we please get an update on Elizabeth. This story broke my heart. I related to her on so many levels

[@BryannahMartin808]

You can tell this woman is really a sweet woman with a big heart. I hope she can find the strength to clean herself up and get some help. I hope she can rekindle her relationship with her children and live a happy life like she deserves. I feel for this woman, she reminds me of my mom.

[@solehozy6079]

As A Man we gotta do better in Society we gotta protect our Kids and Old Folks We can't let this Keep Happening and make it normal at the Same time we don't who Cries for help at night

[@thematriarchy2075]

"You men" could raise your sons without that "man up" mentality. Protecting kids and older people? What about just raising well- rounded humans?

[@solehozy6079]

@@thematriarchy2075 some Men have no Guidance and they think they have Controll over anyone they Can muscle over it sad world Sex Lust Can Get to person and that Sht don't fly with me

[@rickyrclarke]

Child abuse ruins lives & we all cope in different yet destructive ways. Elizabeth's depth of despair comes through my screen. Hurt to hear she feels broken, my heart goes out to her. Bless you beautiful. xxxx

[@gnostic268]

Elizabeth is a beautiful person. She deserves so much love and care in her life. The trauma she's endured is so unfair. 💔

[@MotoXplor]

She seems like a lovely soul. I hope she finds help soon!

[@harolddejesus9160]

Not defund but reform the police, change and use some of the billions in the budget for drug counseling for these people.

[@louisahamaker7526]

Absolutely agree with you, the need rehab/counciling nit jail or prison.

[@brynnapril3547]

Wow, Mark you are a beautiful soul! Watching your interview with Koncrete. Forgiveness is everything. 🥰💗Jerry was beautiful. R.I.P JERRY

[@ippmoeproject8502]

You’re so sweet and beautiful Elizabeth, please know that you deserve better and I hope and pray you find a way out

[@mCblue79]

I get no joy from what she's speaking about, but I love her accent. Is that what they call a 'southern' accent in the US? It's strange that there's so many different accents from different parts of the US. I like the Brooklyn accent too. I could listen to it all day long!

[@illinoisbeatnik]

Yep! It is a southern accent. There are variaties of it depending on the region of the south you are in.

[@kennethwalton2380]

Yep, I’m from Alabama & Mississippi so she just sounds normal to me

[@mCblue79]

@@kennethwalton2380 sorry Kenneth my man. No matter how nice your accent may be it's unlikely I'd find you attractive dude. Not impossible, just highly unlikely 🤭😂

[@philippamediwake1235]

I feel so much for this lady, the fact that you can see the suffering oozing out of her. She’s only thirty, it’s not too late. If only she could get good rehab & therapy, i have a feeling she’s strong enough to do it, change her life, reconnect her child. She has a choice & is intelligent enough to know this All the very best to her. She opened up about her life very transparently & i feel she’s a very good, kind & sweet person who needs to find self respect & self love & be with people who love & respect her back ❤❤❤

[@_charl18]

I truly believe that with the right help and support, Elizabeth can make it out this life.

[@saffron411]

To the guy operating these interviews I would really recommend learning -more- about trauma and how to engage with those who’ve went through severe trauma. I by no means am saying I know the answers or know how to handle these topics, and it is really hard to discuss, but often talking about trauma can cause retraumatization, which may show in the interview, but can also show after the interview and I don’t want these beautiful souls being retraumatized if possible. I’ve had similar experiences and when I talk about it I usually shake uncontrollably and vomit and lose my vision temporarily and I would hate it if that happens to someone here. Take care ❤️

[@toilandtrouble8797]

Where on earth is her family? Really feel for this lovely soul. Take care.

[@toots810usa6]

Some families are too toxic to rely on for anything. I finally made the choice to leave mine behind, and would rather scratch in the dirt alone than ask them for anything. They have never been there for me in any way.

[@gahillbilly6566]

She seems to be a good person... like genuinely good

[@HonestUAWElectrician]

I hope she gets away from this. Battled pain pill addiction for 17 years. Lost everything I had in 2012 and it wasn't enough to get me to quit. In April of 2018 I had a 12 foot fall at work breaking 7 ribs, lacerated my spleen, and collapsed my left lung. What's so crazy about it is when I was in the ambulance all I kept thinking was I'm gonna get all kinds of pain meds and now I have a seriously legit reason. That's what this crap can do to you. I finally got away from it late last year. I got to the point where I was just so tired of all of it. I used to say my dealer works at my job and doesn't even have to come because my money was going to him. I'm in enough pain that would put a lot of people on the shelf, but being away from all of that craziness is worth it.

[@jessicabeck3875]

I truly hope she gets clean and does better. After all the pain she's suffering, she deserves more.

[@jackbailey7037]

You have a great voice, Elizabeth. And the most beautiful eyes and character.

[@noidrbgzombie]

😔Lost souls roaming earth ...🙏🏽

[@kandyblack485]

Rapist, pedophiles, child molesters are definitely demons roaming this earth who don't belong. They're snatching innocent lives and it's not a joke.

[@finolaomurchu8217]

Elizabeth is beautiful God bless her. She had a story to tell, and it is a cautionary tale to avoid drugs. Kidnapped raped and still having to pay someone off. It's disgraceful.

[@dariusjohnson5648]

It’s so hard watching these stories but it exposes another life that most of us will never experience, the horrible part of this is that families and parents dismiss serious situations that legit kill someone’s soul, and are unavailable emotionally it’s a cycle that never changes I pray this sweet women and many people out there get healing this stuff breaks my soul, she sounds like a helpless lost girl she needs a lot of love and support.😪😔🙏🏾