I Had A Baby In Pr*son

[@JessicaKent]

Omg The edit 7 minutes in is messed up 😭 I got advice from my friend Jason who is in federal prison. I'm sorry that edit doesn't make sense!!! Grrr 😭

[@BrandiXo]

The public pretender is in Federal prison now?

[@stellannie86]

@@BrandiXo Jason I assume.

[@JessicaKent]

@@BrandiXo No ... my friend who gave me legal advice.. i don't know how i messed that edit up

[@marinakay28]

@@JessicaKent Ahhhh that clears it up! I was thinking oh shnap the public defenders is in prison spill the tea girl!

[@perronechris98]

the shit u went through sounds horrible. i know prision is not ment to be glorified but these people should really treat you with some decentcy.

[@ashlynburns3732]

“if i don’t look at her, i won’t love her” is literally the SADDEST thing i have ever heard.

[@TheCerealluvr]

same

[@randohelper]

Ashlyn Burns literally:/

[@sophie-oz7uw]

Ashlyn Burns I know it is so SAD

[@mar5423]

I cried

[@nikshipatel927]

True dat

[@Amanda-xx7sj]

Five years for a non-violent offense when rapists rarely serve more than a few months is ridiculous.

[@thornemacy]

Obviously I’m not taking away from the fact that rapists should be getting more time, however it may have been a non-violent offense but she said in this video that she was a drug dealer. Drug dealers indirectly can cause people to die which to me definitely deserves a few years. I understand that she is a different person now and that she has paid her time so I have nothing against her, but just thought that I should point that out.

[@swimgirl24]

It’s insane. The war on drugs from the Bush era has had such horrible consequences.

[@justimcgathy9508]

Welcome to Arkansas. I hate it here

[@izzybeingbusy590]

@@thornemacy I also agree with you too, she could've been selling some very dangerous drugs and I understand why they didn't just let her off the hook with no consequences. If she was just selling weed, I wouldn't see it as a big deal at all, but opiods and hardcore drugs really are scary. (But yea, rapists definitely should be getting more time)

[@asdfghjklzx74ify]

Welcome to America and the idiotic “War on Drugs”

[@spiritmatter1553]

"I have full custody of my daughter now." STANDING OVATION 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sega32xxx14]

For real man....if the vast majority of people only understood just how much fight and determination it would have, and I'm sure did take in reality to make that happen, and just how many in her position wouldn't have, or simply would not have been able to pull themselves up by the boot straps enough to climb that mountain to completion.... It's so many fucking little things too (driver's license, getting a grip on one's mental health for legit the first time, appointments with zero family members in the state just as examples) on top of the obvious things that are listed on paper that are required of oneself... People could never really get a full grip of the entirety of that task unless they witnessed it first hand, let alone actually have to go through it all.

[@thoraneh7365]

Read that as ovulation 😅

[@capie44]

How much time does the Father have? She is a druggie and a convict and she gets custody while there are Father's all over the Nation being treated the same as she was on the OBGYN table giving birth. .

[@capie44]

@@isaacchapman2984 : Ah. And probably would be denied custody -- like many Mom States offer to her anyway. Thanks.

[@capie44]

@@isaacchapman2984 : IC. Thanks again! :-) Updates are good. Three wisest words transmitted in the human language, "I was wrong..." .

[@buffalokay]

You reacted exactly how you should have. That’s why they sent 2 large guards. This wasn’t their first rodeo. They know how mothers react when you separate them from their child. It’s normal.

[@SerenityAngel]

That needs to be demoralized

[@andreapalma9197]

I hadn’t thought of that and realising it probably is true is completely overwhelming and heartbreaking, America’s prison system needs a quick change if it wants to, AT THE VERY LEAST, be humane enough to be able to reintroduce people into society.

[@snoozyq9576]

I can't imagine being the guard who has to separate mother from baby. It's so devastating for every person involved.

[@taylort8133]

I don’t care what drugs you dealt or whatever, no pregnant woman EVER deserves that. Prison or not, we need better medical care in these prisons. Its so inhumane.

[@hollytalbot5341]

Dude ! Then people would get pregnant to try and get away with things ! Aka my daughters sperm donors girlfriend - abuses people , stole , dealt drugs and has lost 2 children from birth being born addicted- she got pregnant on purpose so the judge would go “lightly” on her !!! Like sorry but coming from someone who has been in jail - you do the crime , you do the time !

[@taylort8133]

holly talbot your average american is NOT getting pregnant to sway some judges opinion. And from what Jessica’s story sounds like, she didnt have a nicer time than anyone else. She was treated the same as any other prisoner. Being pregnant is a medical condition regardless of circumstance- they deserve care for that medical condition just like any other prisoner. I’m not saying to be coddled- just basic human decency.

[@SmittenKitten.]

She turned her life around and got her daughter back in part due to how shitty prison was. Yes, it's awful, yes, it's terribly difficult, but it's not about making people feel cozy and cared-for. That child got a better mother because of prison. She could have been born completely addicted, but for better or worse, prison kept her safe from herself. The nurses should have treated her better, imo, as it's their effing jobs, and that pisses me off, but other than that, prison did her a favor. :(

[@goodmiller4786]

Agree should the baby taking away from she clean😲😠😯😮🥺😝🤭👩

[@lilybee9420]

I feel the level of care during and after labor should be a little better..yes theyre prisoners and obviously deserve to be where they are but the level of pre and post natal care is ridiculous theyre still human beings

[@CassieJCarter]

Women in jail and giving birth should be talked about more.

[@brilliantbutblue]

The life of CASSIE: Well said.👍

[@shrtstufusa1]

Agreed and prisons need to listen to them to reform these cruel policies.

[@BabyBunch]

There are prisons that allow you to keep your baby the first year to breastfeed. If I was her I would have requested that prison

[@sarahammouri4149]

awww I’m the 4.2k like

[@breonawarren1507]

Baby Bunch That depends on the state & what she’s in for

[@coleyxx]

she went from “if i don’t look at her, i won’t love her” to “i’ll be back for you” mother’s love is so beautiful

[@ashandemi]

🥰😭

[@linnycrocus6023]

The rule about the amount of pictures of your child you are allowed to have just tells you all you need to know about prison. They don't care about rehabilitating people. They only care about control. I feel sick after this video. I'm so sorry Jessica. You and Micah are survivors and I hope you get all of the peace and healing you need.

[@NieceyWeesey]

I agree, this video was so disheartening. Prisoners or not, they are still human beings!

[@heatherfeather1293]

EXACTLY!! I just kept shaking my head in disgust

[@louisecole6052]

I understand that you broke the law, but there's just so many human rights violations here.

[@Crypt0c_unt]

That's ass backwards Arkansas for you

[@gracev2995]

@@Crypt0c_unt it happens all over the country. Im in NY and our jails and prisons are HORRIBLE. They take away most human rights when you're incarcerated.

[@Crypt0c_unt]

@@gracev2995 gurl I know it's all over I was locked up for my own rx for 2 weeks in Erie county in NY and they gave me said RX in jail for those 2 weeks. I'm making a video on it frfr

[@gracev2995]

@@Crypt0c_unt wtf. I'm sorry you had to go through that. It's mind-blowing some of the things that go on. I hate when people say if you don't want to go to jail don't break the law. Because now they are locking up people that haven't even done anything. There definitely needs to be a change. It's good that you're making a video because people need to know what's going on.

[@idontreadreplies1731]

@@gracev2995 Unfortunately people knowing doesnt change anything. Prisons are more often than not privately owned and have their own ways of doing things that are out of the general publics control. It just doesnt matter what the average civilian thinks. Make videos, write books, do whatever to get your piece of the pie sure but at the end of the day it just wont change anything.

[@tabeakaufmann840]

Yes you broke the law. That still does NOT justify being treated like that. Disgusting, I’m so sorry for you.

[@pizzabam769]

That is a double negative🙈

[@starrybubble3632]

i'd change that if i were you :0

[@dkhockey98]

*does NOT. "Doesn't not" would mean it does.

[@graceyoung5821]

ESPECIALLY being pReGnaNt😭🥺😡

[@anke4293]

Same I cannot believe thats tm like prisons take it to far!😭😡😡

[@suriahabdulkhalek4566]

I absoloutely hate that drug offencers get years and years or even life in jails, when there are killers and rapists who get one year or two years in jail its disgusting.

[@kimberlyrain1772]

Exactly!! And ppl try to defend it because "a drug dealer costs ppl lives" so do rapists, murderers, child molesters, etc..WTF DONT PPL UNDERSTAND ABOUT THAT??? Like are you serious?? That rapist got 5 months ..."they did their time they shouldn't be labeled as rapists anymore" TF THEY DID?!?! VICTIMS OF RAPE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT SHIT FOR LIFE!! WHY SHOULDN'T THE RAPIST?!?

[@scarlett4531]

ok well rapists i guess but murderers get life in jail but go off i guess

[@TulipMoo]

Scarlett Klaus not always

[@dl7699]

Scarlett Klaus they don’t always get life, some don’t even get but a few years.

[@suriahabdulkhalek4566]

@@dl7699 that is true

[@jujuhirai8169]

I have to say that the argument "it's my fault, I broke the law" is simply not enough! You are a human being first, and should be treated as such! Prison itself is already the punishment, as you are being exiled from society. The treatment, the lack of interest, the disregard, that's too much. That's just people feeling superior due to people who struggle with real life problems.

[@damikey18]

the most likely reason prisons are like this is to try and make sure that these people do not come back which is understandable😔 But there are a few things that need to change

[@larsalfredhenrikstahlin8012]

@@damikey18 It is not understandable, and the reason people keep coming back is because of it. No rehabilitation, just lower chance of getting back on track than before. Compare statistics with scandinavian countries that rehabilitate, of course offer health care and not break human rights and you will understand why the US way is completely ludicrous in every single way. It is a 100% retributive system based on punishing people. And the punishment doesn't end with being locked up, but the inmate has to be treated like a sub human too with no respect. Just a money source for the often corrupt PRIVATE correctional institution. The medical and prison systems in the States make me sick and utterly grateful for not living in a country that treat human beings that way anywhere in any system, private or state run. It's a god damn disgrace for a country that is supposed to be a developed country. To me the US just look like a huge developing country with clicks of rich people doing great while the majority just have none of the benefits of a developed country like great universal public services like medical, school, dental, free or even paid university education etc

[@zzevonplant]

Exactly. The way they treated her is cruel and unusual punishment, which is totally unconstitutional. And she has legal *right* to proper medical care, and in (at least) some ways, she didn't get that. And yeah, I agree, like, sure she deserved to be in prison to begin with (and I was an addict too, I deserved prison at that point in my life too, I'm just lucky as hell to have not ended up there), but she doesn't deserve to be treated like an animal, for God's sake.

[@jujuhirai8169]

@@damikey18 i think so too, but the prison with the least reinsertion in the world is the one in norway where they believe that prisoners should be treated respectfully and be there with therapy and courses to apply for jobs in the future so that coming back is not even needed, as they will have jobs (so money through crime isn't necessary) and better ways to cope with anger, sadness, despair and disadvantages

[@damikey18]

@@jujuhirai8169 I agree with you not only is the justice system in America really fucked up but our prison system is too. Instead of actually rehabilitating these prisoners to make sure they have a successful life outside of prison when they get out they instead mostly just lock them up like a wild animal in a cage amongst other prisoners and treat them like animals and don't give them any purpose to want to be outside of prison to want to stay out of prison and be on the straight and narrow. Hopefully one day we can change the prison system for the better to be a bit more like Norway even if it costs a bit more tax payer money I wouldn't mind as long as it helps the people🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TwoMonkeysInATrenchcoat]

"I'm suicidal" "Ah yes, what you need is to be alone in a dark room for 3 days, that'll fix it" Fucking hell.

[@Katerina-xf3gj]

They don’t just do this to suicidal adults. I went to juvie in Michigan when I was 15. They saw old scars on my wrists and ASSUMED I was suicidal. Put me in a big, army green vest thing, and stuck me in a dark room with no bed for a week.

[@spookpatchy]

@@Katerina-xf3gj that’s awful and I’m sorry that happened to you :( I hope you are in a better place now.

[@jt-tq8lz]

@@Katerina-xf3gj this system is broken. I hope you are doing better now

[@linnycrocus6023]

Is it any wonder most suicidal people don't tell anyone?

[@maddiemarie288]

For real

[@Olivia.longname]

They threatened the life of an unborn child by not giving you proper care in the first trimester....how is that legal?

[@tinymogi]

Olivia Abrahamian exactly

[@idontreadreplies1731]

Most women dont even know they are pregnant till the 2nd or 3rd trimester. It's common.

[@AuntyAwesome]

@@idontreadreplies1731 yeah it happens sometimes but i wouldnt say most people find out that late... and the point is that they knew she was pregnant and withheld basic medical care.

[@billiebaby2154]

And they say they’re pro life 🙄

[@scarlett4531]

didn’t give her proper care at all tbh

[@MsSonnencreme]

Addicts need help and therapy - not jail time

[@victoriavari6793]

agreed, but also they have to want to get the help :(

[@daddimcdouble9404]

Well they had arrested her because she was dealing the drugs and had gun charges

[@MsSonnencreme]

@@daddimcdouble9404 yeah. I agree that dealing drugs has to be punished... I am just conflicted, time in prison often changes things for the worse.... arrrrgh

[@maqima]

but americans still make fun of Norwegian prisons for doing that.

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

Maq uhhh ok. I’m American and I’ve never “made fun” of a Norwegian prison... and what are you even talking about, make fun of them for what...? Don’t generalize an entire country because you may have heard one bad comment made by an one American. It makes you sound extremely ignorant.

[@divinedm]

My mum gave birth to me and my twin sister in prison, she came back for us five years later and my foster parents had told us who she was and showed us photos so when I tell you the second I saw my mother is a moment I will never forget even 10 years later, so proud of Jessica for getting full custody of her daughter

[@LaurenGatesIsYourFave]

as a student nurse, this made me want to cry. i cannot believe those nurses treated you like that, when it goes against everything we are taught.

[@CharliEdwards]

Exactly!

[@uyenlily6235]

I'm also cry too, I can't believe those "nurses" would treat Jessica like that while their duty is to fulfill ethical obligations to patients and the public. They don't deserved the word "nurse", God will juged them, and they will receive the right karma.

[@aydadae7337]

I had my baby at 18, nurses and doctors all treated me weird even though I didn't do drugs and I was with a man with a house job and car. They judge so bad, I can't imagine being in prison. They must have been such shits to her. Holy crap.

[@MiraRose0267]

I'm a healthcare student right now too (paramedic program) - this enrages me. Who TF goes into this profession with any other intention than wanting to help people. I am not learning to be a judge, or God - it is my job to provide the best medical treatment possible, nothing more & certainly nothing less!

[@isabellevkd]

LITERALLY

[@abbieg3945]

The fact that they made you sit there bleeding while waiting is absolutely disgusting . The prison system in America is so fucked up.

[@tashalink8675309]

Abbie Goodridge I’m in the medical field and if a woman is heavily bleeding during labor that is a huge health risk to the mother and the child. I can speak first hand from having a husband that has gone through the system that they treat you less than human. It doesn’t matter what you are in there for. You are in there serving your time but that does not take away your right to decent humanity and human rights. I hate our prison system here. I wish reforms would be made but until we have enough people standing up and saying something more than people in prison deserve it then nothing will ever change.

[@misstinahamilton5714]

Exactly - we are laughed at - we look ridiculous . And it's for a reason - people would not typically treat a dog in labor like this

[@roxannerodriguez7075]

That is where my mouth DROPPED! They put a pad under her, because she was bleeding!! What was wrong with them!?!? I thought there were nurses in the prisons??? Wtf. I'm so glad she and Michah made it thru all of that safely!

[@i_likefrenchfries]

I know that the prison system is to punish someone for something, but it’s so fucked up, like if I stole a few candy bars and went to prison for it (for some reason) I would be treated like I was a god damn toy in a daycare, beaten, given ass food, it’s fucked up.

[@introspectivetonysoprano]

@@i_likefrenchfries You wouldn't be placed in prison for stealing a few candy bars. This chick sold drugs to an unknown number or people. Someone's daughter, son, father, brother was sold drugs and helped in their addiction because of her. Candy bars? Stupid comparison.

[@briannebarrett203]

As a nurse this really upsets me 😭 all the time I get patients from prison and I never talk to the officers just the patient. Once two officers literally fell asleep while a man lost consciousness..why are they getting away with this?

[@dominiquemassengill1728]

Same I’m a nurse as well and stories like these just upset me and break my heart. To many people get into nursing because of money and job security which both are important things to have when choosing a career path. However if you do not have a passion for caring for others no matter their walk or life etc you can tell those nurses apart from those of us who have that passion and love for caring and helping to heal our patients.

[@noahcooper5969]

@@dominiquemassengill1728 doc? That you

[@TheDrBrinkley]

I'm a doctor not a nurse but the same sentiment/same team. I just glance and nod at the officers in the room and speak to the patient directly. It blows my mind that there are nurses and doctors not speaking to their patients!

[@Callie83]

I've had the privlage of providing care to inmates in ob/gyn and I've found that while we try our best to advocate for our patients, "policy" can be damaging physically and mentally. Her entire experience is heartbreaking. It costs nothing to treat someone as a human regardless of their prior decisions.

[@abbeyidk8843]

Same

[@humantheharshit]

When she said "I have full custody of my daughter is now" I felt like something good burst in my heart

[@zoeharrison8419]

the way her face lit up when she started talking about her little girl🥺

[@bethhughes430]

As a labor and delivery nurse I'm horrified. As a mom my heart breaks for what you went through. I'm so, so sorry Jessica. You never should have been treated like that. Prisoner or not. You were a woman having a baby.

[@amandacarmon3373]

Beth Hughes I agree!!

[@ernesthamm1813]

It's honestly sickening the way they act towards inmates. It's one thing to do your job if you're a c.o., but it's no excuse to treat people like that. What kind of psychopath do you have to be to see a pregnant woman and not want to be helpful?!! At the very least! SMH. It's unfathomable to me.

[@pauldelasco]

Beth Hughes you are one of the good ones. Thanks for being you.

[@Rtytanicj]

Thank you for all you do!! Jes and micha deserved so much better than that. Blue hearts for micha 💙💙💙💙

[@sherivaughn23]

I’m not saying that the way that the nurses acted was right in any way shape or form but playing devil’s advocate, some nurses are terrified and don’t know how to act. They may think that if they act tough and like they’re not scared is a way to make the inmate not “try” anything. They don’t know why the inmate is in prison. They don’t know if the person is a cold blooded murderer or violent. Most officers also don’t watch the inmates like they should and are pre-occupied talking with one another or flirting with the other nurses. It is a very intimidating situation. I think that hospitals that take care of inmates need to train the staff on how to handle these situations to take some of the fear away and to keep the compassion there.

[@emerald_dreamer3981]

That foster family was so sweet to try and send you pictures.

[@breonawarren1507]

Depending on what you are in for & where you are located the foster family has to be in contact if the mother wants that contact. A lady i used to work with had a baby in prison & was in for non-violent offenses. They had to bring the baby to visit every other weekend.

[@sundowndancingeyes]

@Cristy's Cottage Not all foster families can do this. Many - if not most - are "closed" which means we don't know where the bio parents are or how to contact them.

[@iabandonedthechanneld7738]

@@sundowndancingeyes and if they child was kidnapped and sent to be adopted (I don't know how to explain it, sorry)

[@sundowndancingeyes]

@@iabandonedthechanneld7738 Kids who go up for adoption aren't adopted right away. Even if they are sent to a family, those parents will be foster parents first until the adoption gets approved, which takes time - often a year or more. So you still have time to fight back. Best thing to do is NOT to argue whether you're guilty or not. Do what they tell you to do (to the best of your ability) and document everything you're doing to get your kids back.

[@iabandonedthechanneld7738]

@@sundowndancingeyes I know that, I mean how people kidnap children and put them up for adoption and stuff for money so the parents can't contact the original family at all

[@krista4364]

I just want to say, as a labor & delivery nurse I am absolutely appalled at how you were treated. We treat prisoners nearby our hospital and I’ve never had someone treated like that-& we’ve had some moms give birth while jailed for some UGLY crimes. They’re still human. They still have rights and deserve care. I’m thankful you had a kind CO with you though. Never ever ever should you have been treated that way. Thank you for sharing your story, I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you & your hard work & dedication! Micah is lucky :)

[@Christiereeves1986]

She broke the law she does not have the rights that the rest of us have, And look what’s going on now seriously exactly what we thought would happen

[@rokayanasrr]

my heart sank when she kept saying she deserves to go to prison but then proceeded to say how violent and awful they treated her. how is that legal.

[@jflower9339]

Same :/

[@ralphholiman7401]

I think the saddest irony about prison, is how upset people are, who get sent to a place where no rules are followed, because they couldn't follow the rules.

[@amandapetersroessler4547]

Because if you commit even the smallest crime, you are a danger to society. I think that this philosophy is the actual danger

[@MadisonLovely]

GIRL WHY DONT YOU WRITE A BOOK

[@JessicaKent]

Cuz im busy af 😭😭 but i REALLY want to!!! One day girl 💙💙

[@blondept7044]

Jessica Kent just start it.. a few pages with no set rules... it will write itself over time💜 Your story is a story people need to hear..Respect ✊🏻

[@jennieshumaker6807]

My thoughts exactly. Despite hearing the words I can't image this pain.

[@garrettharris9652]

Yes please write a book. I will buy that book SO fast

[@101sanford]

@@JessicaKent hi can we be friends id love to be ur friend

[@raraavis7782]

Also: this should be a TED talk. Like seriously. It’s an important issue and you’d make a great advocate for other women in that situation. Please consider applying, you‘d do great.

[@rosieloosemore6859]

Hear hear

[@kristenaumiller6891]

I second this!!!!

[@ladyteeeee670]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@VelvetVolcano]

Absolutely agree!

[@JulietteHensley]

Yes!

[@bridgettmoody1475]

As a former foster mama I have seen so many parents put in little to no effort while they are struggling with addiction. Props to you for all your hard work! You and your babies are worth it and you should be so freaking proud of all you have done and continue to do!

[@xobelladonna2443]

The day I had my appointment to be put on suboxone at the end of going over my blood work and everything the dr comes out with “….and you can’t be on suboxone because you’re pregnant” I was like “I am?!?!” He’s like “Oh you didn’t know?” Nopeeee did not. I was like 4-6 weeks. They started me on subutex because it was safer and for the next 9 monthsI went to meetings and did urine screens in front of strangers 3 times a week. I was so excited to be finally clean and actually pregnant it was something I wanted my entire life and it had been 3 years I was off BC I assumed I couldn’t get pregnant. Now here I am. I went from a 27 year old reckless addict of nearly 10 years to a 32 year old mom with 2 gorgeous perfect babies. I had 1 relapse for like 4 months after I had my son but he was too important to continue getting back in that shitty cycle. I’ve been clean for 3 years and 6 months now! My kids saved my life.

[@zoebeard3859]

Everytime you say 'and I have 7 years sober' I smile, YOU GO GIRL

[@jennj2049]

@purple potato chip good for you! Congratulations 💕💕 wish the best for you

[@crabfaced]

@purple potato chip Hey nice I'm on 4 months too!

[@user-pp5rm2sq8z]

She only said it 3 times tho ???

[@skypeters3034]

Zoe Beard keep it going girl!

[@evelyn-bz7hv]

Go Blue congratulations! I wish the best :)

[@greysonstafford]

I was teary throughout this entire video, but when she said that she now has full custody of her daughter, i just lost it.

[@ellinak8815]

Trinity Stafford SAMEEEE

[@SkullsAndSugar]

Me too! I just knew she was going to say she lost her forever. I'm glad I watched this video.

[@RIForg]

SAAAAMMEEE while kissing my baby asleep in my arms.

[@DreaDoesThings]

Same!

[@nicolecourtney8688]

I needed this comment... While watching... to stop crying 😭

[@nursekat3439]

I’m a nursing student and this absolutely breaks my heart. In my program, my professors emphasize in treating all patients like a human, no matter where you come from. Thank you for sharing your story Bc I’ll always remember as I care for others. Your beautiful Jessica, Stay Strong.

[@dnichols138]

Man I did 4yrs straight for petty theft crimes. I can't even attempt to explain the things I saw and the pain I felt. Surrounded by pedophiles, rapists and murders. But listening to your story literally brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry you had to experience such awful degregation and pain. You're a warrior girl. I'm glad for everything you've achieved since. Keep it up.

[@haleyjade1599]

The moments of silence where she just thinks about her past are truly haunting and extremely emotional

[@sophie-pp1ke]

Letting you sit there for 3 hours in active labour, sounds like straight up abuse to me..

[@breonawarren1507]

This is more common than you think, there are stories of women going into labor at the jail or prison and they don’t get taken to the hospital till damn near time to push

[@littlekitsune1]

It is.

[@sams517]

Breona Warren what if they can’t push and need a c section 😳

[@Sallyxyz1]

The fact drug charges are punished so harshly when pedophiles and rapists have walked is disgusting, showing how corrupt the justice system is. You're an amazingly strong woman and mother ❤

[@Amm68x]

I love our rules here: You rape someone you die You kill someone you get killed (a taste of ur own medicine) You steal something they cut off ur arm (depending on what u steal) Tbh I like this rules only because they are deserved and fair

[@UFO339]

@@Amm68x the stealing one isn't even fair tf there r many homeless people who steal food n money to survive N the remaining ones r fair

[@ItsNat]

It's insane to me how they treated you, especially when you were pregnant. Idc if it's their job you're a human being, there's a right way and a wrong way to do things. I'm so sorry you went through all of that, but I'm so happy you were able to turn your life around and get full custody of your daughter.

[@RapidObsessor]

It's crazy that she has to constantly remind us that she committed a crime and she takes responsibility and etc. In any reasonable society (and regardless of criminality), this treatment of a pregnant women is 100% a human rights violation.

[@wewillnevermeet]

That's exactly what I was thinking. The way she was informed about her pregnancy, how her doctor's appointments were handled or the transfer to prison are just shocking to me. Even if you think punishment should be the consequence for committing a crime (instead of rehabilitation), that is just not a justified punishment.

[@thefamilymealgaming]

@@wewillnevermeet so if a women kills a man and is pregnant just let her off ????

[@bbbean]

@@thefamilymealgaming literally no one said or even implied that

[@RapidObsessor]

@@thefamilymealgaming I get that you're drunk on this ~but what if~ train, but you're literally just spouting mra talking points where you know and I know that you understand the point that we're making, but you just take it to a useless extreme because you want to derail someone's else's argument. tldr: someone: hey, there's a problem here you: ooohhhh, so you think no one ever in the entire world should ever face one (1) single consequenceeeeeeee. i'm very smart you see. still tldr: shut up and go back your reddit forum hunty,

[@dijamilaa1379]

@@thefamilymealgaming That is not what was written. She was already detained with other pregnant women. Hence a bit of information on what is going on, explaining what is going to happen and certainly a bit more dignity and help would do. This treatment does not help to make people believe ever the "system" will have them back a positive contributors to the society. This treatment breaks people and it turns them either into enemies or social welfare cases... if none of these it kills them. .

[@catscratchqueen]

videos like this just keep confirming that the prison system treats prisoners like animals and not like people who deserve help and compassion

[@Natinaatt]

Look they are in prisión for a razón they are not good people thats why when someone is mental unstable they dont arrest them ... So the moral is if you dont what to be treat like a animal dont act like one

[@katie4335]

@@Natinaatt exactly

[@Abcdefghhhh292]

Maggie no not even animals should be treated like that

[@AdventuresWithLyndsy]

@@Natinaatt yes they do aresst you if youre unstable. lmao seriously do your research. The US prison system is fucked!

[@jothsharma7575]

I'm sorry but your comment is giving the justification that you are saying that the animals should be treated like this...

[@12345cisumevoli]

They seriously limited the number of pictures of your daughter you were allowed to have? That just seems unnecessarily cruel.

[@kingayy9267]

Inmates are typically limited to a set number of personal photographs so their living area doesn't get excessively cluttered It seems extreme and cruel but there is a practical reason. Also, it cuts down on the number of items COs need to look through when they have to conduct a search

[@torehaaland6921]

Cruelty in various forms is the very definition of current USA.

[@NikkiPhillippi]

What a horrifying experience 🥺 I’m so sorry you went through this Jessica🙏🏻

[@aileen_7292]

I'm so diguisted by the way you were treated, no mother or human deserves this disrespect I'm in tears

[@charlottesmith7539]

I am disgusted by her. Drugs destroys many people an lives and she is a part of this

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

FemaleAnimeTrash some humans deserve it but definitely not a woman like her.

[@Asdfgqedfglo]

Charlotte Smith I’m disgusted by you...

[@katie4335]

IKR. No pregnant woman should go through the abuse you went through. That guard needs to go back to school and take history all over again because clearly she doesn't understand the dynamics of the word "human abuse". Who does she think she is. At least you don't have to deal with her anymore. I'm shaking with anger right now 🤨

[@justravyn5307]

Charlotte Smith And why do you think people do drugs? Because they had a wonderful childhood and life and thought you know I think I’ll get some drugs today and become an addict? What you don’t understand is drugs are the result usually of abuse and trauma and sometimes doctors prescribing medication for longer than necessary. Please don’t be negative especially about situations you know nothing about. As for my sources of info you can check out Dr. Gabor Mate. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@zaynaabbb]

“ i now have full custody over my daughter” i watched this whole video hoping to hear this statement. you are one of the strongest woman ever. i salute you love💗💗💗🥺🥺🥺x

[@Samew0001]

I'm studying to be a medical assistant and this makes me want to work in jails/ prisons so I can be some sort of comfort for these pregnant women, or the women in general.

[@johannageisel5390]

That would be great!

[@haileyl8286]

Thats a good idea. You should

[@mjann2057]

yea u could do that but still u could not work on your own u need to do what your chef says

[@Samew0001]

Not sure what you mean by that MJ, my chief* would tell me to not be nice or not show empathy? I don't know how they can make me change my personality.

[@Samew0001]

Also I don't think I work directly under a chief, probably a doctor.

[@Ali_Levon]

The moment she said she now has full custody of her daughter I instantly started crying. Your story is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing queen 😘

[@mystiquemakeup326]

the fact that you felt the need to constantly say “yes i broke the law, yes i deserved jail time” broke my heart... you still didn’t deserve that type of treatment love. that’s absolutely horrible what they did to you and i’m TRULY so glad that you have your daughter now

[@johannageisel5390]

Yes, that broke my heart, too. Of course it's good to accept responsibility and try to better oneself, but she sounded as if she thought others would expect her to beat herself down and as if she couldn't expect any mercy or understanding from them, because she made mistakes in the past. That tells you a lot about the society she has to live in. (And so does the rest of the story.)

[@annadettmar]

you keep saying you deserved to go to prison, but that doesn’t justify how horrible the system is! people could recover from crime but in human ways...

[@b56gght]

Well are you sure? I mean look at her, if prison was nice those druggies would *want* to come back. The experience she had helped her to never want to go back. Also if someone did something very bad to your loved one, would you want them to go to some kind of a summer camp?.. they have roof, bed and food, what else do you need as a criminal?..

[@rapidol7]

@@b56gght yeah, I don't think that prison becomes a vacation just because a person's basic human rights are respected - prison isn't nice period, why should it be necessary to mock, traumatize, and torture inmates? What she experienced was waaayy past the point of "learning a lesson". Also, "those druggies"? Why refer to a human being with such subhuman language?

[@Idakush]

@@b56gght People how use strong drugs dont need peison there not bad people they need help and recovery not 5 years becous of addiction and trauma. The American system is nasty while rapist and pedofiles Rome free...

[@kingayy9267]

@Lawyer Hatter Not sure if you were being sarcastic but, if not - some European countries have lovely prisons with more amenities than most apartment complexes, yet their populations have some of the lowest rates of recidivism If a person is confined to a 5-star Hilton hotel with delicious room service, fast Wifi, gym equipment, etc, eventually they will still want to go home. Depriving someone of the freedom to go where they want, when they want, is punishment in itself. The place to which they're confined needn't be a pitch black hell hole

[@Nik.No.K]

No one deserves to go to prison for nonviolent drug offenses.

[@jayliebear6672]

I hate how HUMANS treat other HUMANS in jail like they have no value.

[@apriljamjan]

You are so right because prisoners are humans too

[@kiragoldberg48]

How could you say that?

[@kiragoldberg48]

@Fabio Ferndes

[@lauryniti1807]

@@fabiofernandes9122 that doesnt mean everyone in jail is a rapist or murderer

[@jayliebear6672]

Fabio Fernandes There are soooo many people in jail that are there because o crimes they didn’t commit.

[@iconix2466]

I am not even a mother, but I am bawling my eyes out with you about this poor baby. I wish you could have kept your baby then and there.

[@christinaarandall]

Proud of you girl 💜

[@bridgeidiot262]

We are all SO BEYOND PROUD of Jess. But we love you Christina just as much as Jess! 💜

[@ConstellationNails]

So proud! I knowntheyve beautiful ending to the DHS story of and I still cried with Jess. We need to make more steps to having prisons where the babies can be with the moms. It's a model that works! We need to push it!

[@mamarobyn]

Ahhh!! I found you after watching all of Christina's videos.. I literally have sooo much work to do, but you 2 have me totally distracted lmao....

[@JessicaNicoleFaust]

Christina Randall I love that you two support each other so so much!💛💛 Even though I had already heard this story on your channel (Gramma Christina’s channel), it’s such a deep, emotional, inspiring, so many feelings, story that I had to watch this was as well. You are a true inspiration Jess! I really hope you know that and how many people you’re helping! Look how far you’ve come! I know you’re proud of yourself, I just want to tell you how proud I am of you!!

[@JessicaNicoleFaust]

TheGodEmperorofMankind AND completely turned her life around to be the woman she is today, despite her past?!!! Absolutely👏👏👏✨

[@aubreymason2453]

I just broke out in tears when she said “I’ll be back for you”😩😩😫😫😭😭😭😭

[@kikibanks]

Omg me too i literally commented the same thing. Those 5 little words...meant so much

[@jm4y0]

Same, this made me tear up 😥

[@kateallen4187]

Aubrey Mason meee tooo

[@themango9644]

Same

[@MichelleOnPointTV]

OMG me too. I have watched this and shared it so many times. I cry every time. I love Jessica - she is a warrior! #favoriteKZbinr

[@CoralineLTB]

I am a lawyer in Europe and it makes me so angry that USA is such a nasty place for basic human rights where on the other hand it represents itself like a milk and honey promised land. You did break the law, like, big time, but the things you went through is just... Nope.

[@Flowerbomb82]

As a Dutch citizen I can't even imagine! This is just barbaric, just because she made mistakes in here life and is paying the price for it by being incarcerated doesn't mean she has to be treated like shit! I'm so freaking upset by this. And so proud of how she's doing after all of this. Biggest hug ever! Hope your life will be filled with love and happiness.

[@user-qj7ou8ok6n]

Ya it’s not like Europe where you get fined or arrested for saying mean words or calling people names

[@lunademol8396]

Lol Wut HAHAHAHA you actually believe that? Delusional much 🙄

[@sonereveluvyoureright4684]

@@lunademol8396 it's true tho in germany you can't even call someone an asshole because they'll sue you like not everyone but germans have a stick shoved up in their ass

[@CoralineLTB]

@@user-qj7ou8ok6n It is not. Although, maybe in holywood movies it is so you should really question where you pick you information from.

[@claremarie2652]

I had my first baby 7 months ago and let me just say, NO MATTER WHAT a person has done, they DO NOT deserve to labor and give birth alone or to have ANY manner of care or help withheld from them. There is no more vulnerable experience than birth. I had my husband by my side and doctors/nurses I trusted and I still hold some trauma from the experience. I’m so happy you have your daughter. She’s a lucky little girl.

[@noelbentley3633]

I whole heartedly believe that jails and prisons should be just for rapists and murderers. People with drugs should be treated as sick.

[@fellowadult]

She sold drugs, she ruined lives. She deserved to sit in jail for supporting drug trafficking, addiction, organized crime and ruining peoples lives.

[@noelbentley3633]

@@fellowadult not in my opinion. I don't think anyone deserves to sit in jail. And like she's doing great now so clearly people do change.

[@sleepilatanja]

It's a problem of ethics I suppose. Everyone has the potential of changing and it's really hard if not impossible to define the difference between those who are willing to improve or change from their wrong doings and those who will simply fall back and threaten the peace in the society.

[@noelbentley3633]

@@sleepilatanja agreed

[@noelbentley3633]

@zephyra and she went to jail and did her time she got her punishment so why are you so angry she's turned her life around. She also went through horrible trauma from being in prison when she could have sobered up in a supervised hospital and had help recovering and changing and had the proper medical care for her daughter.Also she was sick when she did it. She didn't have full control over her brain. Yes it was wrong but she couldn't fully judge whether it was or not. We don't send drunk people to jail. We send them to rehab. We don't send people with mental disability to jail we send them to a therapist. I guess I pose to you this. If it wasn't her. If it was a poor man on the street who stole a bag of bread because he was hungry do you still think he should go to jail?

[@holliholtsford9911]

As a foster parent, I can't express how much this video ment to me. I sit here with one twin in my arms and another sleeping in her nicu bed and cry for them and for their mother.

[@awestavalentina4454]

❤️ god bless you

[@h0rriphic]

Three months with no prenatal care?! Why am I paying taxes again??

[@emradford5173]

Conclave It’s quite common in other countries to not start receiving prenatal care until a pregnancy is deemed as ‘viable’ (after 13 weeks). What is normal in the US?

[@h0rriphic]

Em Radford Here- it’s recommended as soon as you know you’re knocked up- you start caring for your baby.

[@mags8212]

Conclave Cabal you go to the dr anywhere from 6-12 weeks in the US

[@Todomo]

my child development teacher said she started on prenatal vitamins while she was trying for a baby just to make sure she had full coverage all through her pregnancy.

[@rocket28ful]

Awww man...you have no idea how many prisoners are on dialysis, chemo, ect. There are two prisons in the county I live and I'm constantly giving emergency care to prisoners there. We are talking 2k-3k a pop.

[@breonalashock2005]

Can anyone else appreciate how open she can talk about this and share with us. I love you jess. Thank you for being able to just talk about this. So proud of you 👏🏼❤️

[@kaylielizabeth331]

when my mom was pregnant with me she was in jail, luckily she got out a couple weeks before i was born. but hearing things like this makes me so emotional. you are so strong and i am so proud of you. thank you for being so open and sharing your story❤️

[@pantsukami5578]

Prison was created for rehabilitation, this did everything to you but that. The prison system is so cruel and unjust, it's disgusting. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@isadorasartori9840]

Ikr people treat prison as a punishment

[@idkwhatimdoing8929]

@@isadorasartori9840 Because it is a punishment? What do u expect it to be all lovey dovey - here's your lolli pop? Well it's not and it never should be. If people want to break the law then fuck them they deserve imprisonment. However, i do think it needs to be sorted out more. Drug dealers should not be put with serial killers/murderers. But prison is prison for a reason. It's there for punishment. If you think otherwise then ur just ......

[@idkwhatimdoing8929]

@@isadorasartori9840 just watched the video and yes i don't agree with how HARSH they treat people. But it's still a place for punishment so...

[@isadorasartori9840]

@@idkwhatimdoing8929 i dont think punishment is the right thing to do... at least in my contry the prisions are over populated bcs most of the ppl that get out from there come back to being a criminal Thats why I dont think it isnt suposed to be a punishment: it is suposed to be somewhere people undertand that what they are doing is totally unfair and are fair ways to do stuff, and they are loved (most of them comit crimes bcs they have nothing to lose) and this kind of stuff. Not flowers and idk what more, but not somewhere that violates the human riths and treat plp like rats just bcs then people will fear the prison

[@hxcknall_]

@@idkwhatimdoing8929 There are different theories regarding to this topic in Criminal Law but today's point of view is that prison is a rehabilitation place not a punishment place.

[@Jahlen.johnson]

When I was pregnant there was inmate at my doctors and I just remember judging her so harshly. This was 3 years ago. I really regret that after watching you.

[@Katerina-xf3gj]

Mad respect for you not only admitting that, but for actually learning something from the video and not being an asshole 🖤

[@a.123x]

all people make mistakes, i’m glad you learnt from it 😊🙂

[@amandakalei5342]

It's the most embarrassing thing ever. We don't blame you, we're judging ourselves too 😔.

[@jayceelareaux4501]

I love that she take full responsibility for her actions instead of trying to back her self up it’s so amazing

[@savannahkammerer12]

“No mistake is to great to not recover and bounce back” -Jessica Kent Wow

[@ranviergavin575]

And that's on period

[@jondiettrich6946]

im a 35 year old 5' 10" 215lb man. When you started talking about the guard taking you from your baby, i was definitely choking up and crying

[@poppychapman4529]

@Fall they're literally saying that anyone can cry nad get emotional no matter how strong and tough they arw

[@rosytellez21]

@@poppychapman4529 but still.its unnecessary

[@poppychapman4529]

Your opinion, they can have theirs aswell

[@Gail_the_Snail]

POPPY CHAPMAN for real dude, why are some people so annoying?!!

[@poppychapman4529]

@@Gail_the_Snail yep :)

[@suez7615]

So, I love that you're taking accountability, but out prisons need to be revamped. They were NEVER meant to be a punishment, they were meant for reform. They have severely missed the mark and are treating people worse than they would an animal. It is NOT okay and you didn't deserve that.

[@gllyflower]

So I agree with you that prisons should be for reform as that is best for the individual and society, but indeed prisons were invented for and used as punishment historically.

[@ameliab324]

Well, in my opinion, a crime always deserves a punishment, and often you have to punish someone for their deeds so they can understand their mistakes and improve. Still, a good punishment is not a fricking torture where you're locked away from society and if you're pregnant, your unborn baby suffers with you. I think that the best punishment is work - tiring, hard, but safe work. Effort is the best way to grow and learn. Cruelty is not. Humiliation, at least for the things you can't control, is also not. Like, shame can cause someone to rethink their actions, but what is the point in shaming a woman in labour for being in labour? Like wtf

[@heyheyhalaylay]

@@gllyflower yes they were! but people have gone to prison for the same reasons as her and did not have to face nearly as much physical and mental trauma.

[@KevinMcEl]

@@ameliab324 punishment doesn't work. ever. punishment instills fear, fear can control people, but NEVER reforms them. Terror doesn't make people better. It is utter stupidity to believe Fear of Punishment will make good people.

[@saraa.4295]

@@gllyflower histotically actually no. They were, once intended to hold you until your punishment, which at that time was something physical... Sometimes, when i hear stories like this i wonder if we really got more humane..

[@kyliemosteller3343]

When your public defender goes to federal prison 😳 I want that story!

[@janani1826]

Check the top comment, it was an editing mistake

[@hjc9114]

Even if the guards have no respect for the inmate, why are they allowed to put the babies safety at risk? Absolute insanity.

[@odatellugen3094]

As a norwegian, where the prison system is copleatly different, this is horrifying to listen to. in Norwegian prison system, the general idea is "treat people like humans, and they will act like humans. treat them as animals, and they'll act like animals". I am so impressed that you managed to get through this, and end up being a contributing part of society. you go girl!

[@skandisjvel1147]

Oda Tellugen samme her, vi er bra heldige i Norge! hvor kommer du fra? jeg er fra balsfjord❤️

[@odatellugen3094]

Lorry Its me kommer fra ei lita bygd nære Trondheim 😊

[@kylier8599]

Ive always agreed with the "Treat Humans Like Humans" thing. I wish more people would listen to it.

[@Crypt0c_unt]

The United states SUCKS for the prison system it's about the money not helping reform society

[@sophieminter0]

As an American, this is horrifying

[@emptye00]

GIRL, YOU BETTER LOOK AT THAT BABY! Best words ever spoken.

[@ThaRedPitbull]

Reminds me of the end scene from He Got Game when the cop tells Jake to turn around and look at this son.

[@glitzyglam7827]

Girl I can’t even imagine !! I don’t know you but I’m seriously SO proud of you !! You overcame and climbed that mountain to get to where you are! In a way she saved you too. My husband was In Prison in California and New York. His last stint was 12 years in ny. He also climbed that mountain and still struggling with addiction but he’s cone so so far. You both have the same mindset that just because something is difficult doesn’t mean you can’t overcome it. Love from NY!!! And we love your videos!! ❤️

[@emilyyoung249]

hearing when someone is sober whether is 7 months 7 days or 7 years warms my heart

[@TailerAnn]

Hippa was broken. In jail or not they had no right to announce to everyone you were pregnant.

[@shannonanderson7347]

TailerAnn hrhhdhhdhdhhdhdhdhhdhdhdid

[@CowboyQueen]

HIPAA**

[@mariascomfortcucina5165]

I used to work in a doctor's office and we would have pregnant inmates come in for bloodwork and I would always make sure to have them come through the back and put them in a patient room so they didn't have to be embarrassed to have everyone look at them. It hit me hard because I would put myself in their shoes and know how hard it must be to be in jail and pregnant.🙏🙏

[@HollehhMarie]

Maria Disimone I saw someone get perp walked in and out of my OB office and i felt so bad for her because just wrong. Because we were on the second floor, so they had to come through the building and elevators with her like that.

[@mariascomfortcucina5165]

@@HollehhMarie yes I was lucky to be in a one floor office, it is so sad😞

[@luna.37]

Thank you for your empathy and compassion!!! Sadly lacking too often these days, it seems. 🙏

[@psy-ryn]

You're an angel, good for you. Compassion like this is life changing.

[@jazflanagan8693]

I found this video via Mama Dr. Jones (her reaction), and was absolutely compelled to come to your channel and say how powerful this story is. I cried, or raged, or winced, or gasped, or felt relieved, or felt scared, or felt any combination of those by the time it was done. I'm so, so glad you shared your story

[@motherhoodwithmonica5094]

Her yelling out loud that your pregnant is a violation of HIPAA law. This makes me so angry and the guard should’ve gotten in trouble. Also makes me mad you didn’t have prenatals at the most viable point in your pregnancy

[@tinyperson667]

Prison guards are pretty corrupt so saying shes pregnant is nothing compared to what they do

[@MalloryJay95]

It's prison though.

[@Mini-rt8bm]

@@MalloryJay95 And?

[@ban9693]

Mallory Johnson just bcs it’s prison, doesnt mean a guard has a right to viokate the law

[@motherhoodwithmonica5094]

So it’s not ok for her to break the law but it is for him is what your saying lol? Look up your HIPAA laws. @Ellie Ellie

[@rissacee1771]

"But I did it." Those are four powerful words ♥️

[@monkeysluvdani]

I started sobbing when you said you didn’t want to look at her when she was born. And I completely 100% understand why, but I’m so glad that officer told you to look at her. You needed to see her face both to give you something to fight for and to never regret not seeing her when she was born.

[@jennSalvate]

As a mother of 3 and never having to go through that, you brought me to tears... 😢 I can't imagine what you had to go through and feel so bad you weren't treated right. You didn't need that on top of everything.

[@siennajuliette379]

This story is heartbreaking. Human beings are not black and white and we are ALL entitled to be treated with basic human rights. So pleased you're doing so much better now! This should be a full on movie !

[@honeymilano5325]

Sienna Juliette yes but if she was a black Roman it would’ve been worse her child would probably be dead considering al that black women go thru in this stystem and the most disrespect but regardless a woman does not deserve this treatment 👏🏾 idc about color I care that a woman gets the help she needs

[@siennajuliette379]

@@honeymilano5325 I was speaking about human beings being treated subjectively -not about race, but definitely agree with your point nevertheless!

[@honeymilano5325]

Sienna Juliette yeah that’s why I I told you that it isn’t about color good point but it’s not this point both deserve awareness

[@BabvBlues]

so proud of you!!

[@kitberry6682]

Really it's painfully alot of prison people well watch the breed

[@nikkis7375]

@@kitberry6682 this reply makes no sense. Try your words again unless you’re sending hate.

[@ellieclem9907]

Jesus loves everyone ❤️

[@abbystephens5516]

@@ellieclem9907 666

[@idkwhatiamdoing7715]

Why are you everywhere

[@spice.m]

Broke down in tears at “I’ll come back for you”... This is horrible 😞

[@themango9644]

Same i was so sad

[@PrincessMeganElsaBoo]

Me too!!

[@mommashare-roll9218]

Ditto 💔💔😭😭

[@Ms.Snooks]

You said "prenatal vitamins" and I jumped off the couch to take mine 😅 blessed to be in a situation where I can do so, around people who support and love me and our new addition.

[@paulavalentina54]

pregnancy is such a beautiful thing and the fact that you wasn't able to experience your first pregnancy the way you should have breaks my heart. you are so strong and we are so proud of you. we love you.

[@christinablank4797]

If you are with the right person, place, life, and such yes 1st pregnancy could be beautiful as well as 2nd or 3rd or so on, but.... If you dont have a good foundation and good homeset to have your 1st child your pregnancy could be not so good.. Its just sad that some bad experience , its just sad and hurtful..

[@paulavalentina54]

Christina blank it is so hurtful, no one deserves what she had gone through.

[@ashleylynne179]

This is random but I love the way she speaks... like her voice is weirdly satisfying almost like she’s an actress or something and she speaks really fluidly always using the perfect vocab words... idk this is so random but I had to put this out here Damn this is the most likes I’ve ever gotten 🙌🏻

[@drsonja2555]

I feel like she kinda sounds like Elle from what’s up moms

[@jordyndombroski6541]

Ashley Lynne idk why but she sounds exactly like my godmother and kind of looks like her too

[@Sachmadds]

I totally agree

[@melissasequeiros1801]

This is true

[@briannataylor8337]

Yes!!! I have adhd and I have a really hard time paying attention and listening to whats being said and understanding it, and i was right there with her listening and hanging on her every word the whole time. Her voice is very soothing to listen to!

[@artsy_marcypan]

That is awful what she went through. Yes, she broke the law, but she is also a human being, and has the right to be treated like one. It’s truly devastating that she was treated like an animal. I was so happy when she said that she finally did it and got custody of her daughter. She is so strong, resilient, and brave. She is an inspiration.

[@eszterkovacs908]

Hell, even animals shouldn't be treated like that

[@alexisvalere4095]

You are living proof of a mother’s strength & love for her child & the willingness to go through any adversity for that child! What an amazing story & what you went through sent chills up my spine. The senseless cruelty, completely unwarranted at such a critical time of pregnancy & birth. But you made it through & now have your children safe & sound with their loving mother! God bless you, Jessica, & your family!❤️

[@GeenaPoldnev]

This was so emotional I cried the whole way through. No woman should be treated like this ever. I’ve been watching your videos all morning I love your channel

[@jamierupert7563]

Same here. I can't stop crying.

[@ryrkra8096]

Don't care what anyone says Prison's should be places for human beings to rehabilitate and improve their lives Not continue addictions and formulate into prison gangs, which end up getting you more time. The Prison System in every major country needs to change

[@kel2infinity]

Lysergic SD But in America, private prisons only care about profit. The more that people reoffend, the more money they make. It’s messed up.

[@laurenkelly5362]

From a prison nurse....I am so sorry that you had that poor experience. I can honestly say I love my job and it is a privilege to look after those in prison. The strength and courage that people show despite everything makes a hard job worth it. I wish you got a more supportive care and I am so happy that you are doing well

[@monkiram]

I'm a medical student and I had 1 week of my psychiatry rotation in the corrections health services at the county jail. It was so eye-opening, and though in most ways, I found it extremely depressing, it was also nice in a way, because you feel like you can be there for these people who have nobody else. The psychiatrist and nurse we worked with were so kind to the patients, it was really great to see that there are people like that in jail and that not everybody treats inmates like subhumans. Before that rotation, I probably would've been one of the people giving an inmate in the waiting room the side-eye or one of the staff members speaking to the corrections officer and ignoring the inmate, sadly. The reality of getting to know people is always different than the way they're portrayed, I hope to always remember that.

[@laurenkelly5362]

Momera it is such a miss understood population of patients.

[@monkiram]

@@laurenkelly5362 Yeah, I think all healthcare practitioners should have some corrections training, even just 1 week like I did, it makes a difference

[@laurenkelly5362]

Momera I am doing my midwifery training. My goal is to become a prison midwife. That way there is no repeat of this

[@mynameisnothere9465]

Thank you for what you do.

[@cec3ful]

You need to give yourself much more credit than it seems you do. That story gave me tears in my eyes and shit I am a man but I have three daughters and I could not imagine the pain you felt. I send you my love and I am so proud of you

[@olivefleck5965]

I cried so hard. I was born while my mother was in prison so I completely understand. It was so hard for us. Thank you for sharing your story

[@PluviophileTraveller]

"Against all odds, I am her mother." And what a rock-star mother you are.

[@sdburr08]

As you explained that you say there bleeding alone in a puppy pads wheel chair for hours I literally felt nauseated and physically sick. I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I can't even imagine. That is so sick and so wrong that they treated you that way.

[@dianasenpai6227]

The “I’ll be back for you” had me balling my eyes after so red and I was in the middle of class ahhh😭😭

[@ArielRenee21]

Even if you broke the law, you’re still a human. You still deserve compassion. I am sorry you were treated that way. I can’t even imagine.

[@sarahwales6276]

I need to pee every 30mins to an hour... there's no way I would last 4 to 5 hrs.

[@Ray-uu7sq]

girl i'm not even pregnant and can't even go 4 hours without a piss lol

[@lidiaj2941]

Quaking Memes look I can

[@ziongirl3127]

I can go about 4 to 5 hours if I had to

[@WatchThisCruelVideo]

Just because you were a prisoner doesn't mean you weren't a person. No one deserves to be treated that way

[@TruthandJusticeChannel]

You are a BRAVE woman!! Telling your stories in hopes of helping or saving others! I applaud you!!

[@betulciftci1930]

It broke my heart when you said “Yes I deserved this, I broke the law” over and over again.. I am so sorry, I hope the rest of your life would bring you happiness and peace with your family..

[@samg873]

She deserved the treatment but the baby didn't. They could have been more compassionate until she had the baby

[@slutty4him]

@@samg873 she didn’t deserve that treatment,she was chained while giving birth,was not able to do proper aftercare,where should she have been treated like this?

[@nadiaalsein4359]

Wow, Jessica! It is so weird hearing you say Fort Smith, Arkansas. I was born and raised here and still live here. I was also in county jail on drug charges. This last time was February 2018 and I detoxed off of methadone and alcohol. It was so completely miserable as you can imagine. Throwing up and shitting myself. I couldn’t even keep water down. Right there laying on the tiny ass mat on the floor detoxing (there were three of us in this cell and they were there first so they got the bunks of course) I decided I was done. I eventually got out and immediately got pregnant. I kept my word and have been sober since. I ended up losing my son on my DUE DATE of a prolapsed umbilical cord. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through. I easily could have gone right back to my old ways but I decided I was going to keep being the best mother I could be for him even if he’s not here. I’m proud to say I’m still sober but the pain is still as fresh as it happened yesterday and I want my baby so badly. You’re incredibly blessed and I just wanted to tell you how so very happy I am for you. Keep doing what you’re doing and great things will continue to come your way. You’re a huge inspiration for me. I hope you’re able to see this and know that. 💕

[@bfenwickx3]

You are so strong! Keep fighting the good fight girl! You got this 💜

[@Makingofabetterlife]

I don't know you of course but I am so proud of you. I have been watching the show it's a miracle on KZbin and so much points to your Son is with you, without a doubt. Hang in there. It has been over thirty years since I lost my Christopher and I see him in men that would be his age now with Black hair and blue eyes. You will never forget him and he will always be with you. 💜

[@bonnielucas1941]

I'm so sorry that you lost your son. Nothing I can say will make it better, I know. Please be proud of who you are today and LOVE yourself! It is so very important and you deserve it! I'm proud of you! I'm sober from alcohol for 37 years now. But it isn't about the time. I want you to know you can do this! You are doing it! Blessings!

[@JessicaNicoleFaust]

Nadia Alsein i’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you have gone through. I know no words can make it better. I just want you to know that I’m so proud to hear that you have stayed sober through all of this! That’s an amazing accomplishment and it really is just one day at a time. I have 7 yrs & I always keep in my mind that I never want to go back to everything I put myself & my family through and all of those feelings and all of the stuff I did. So every minute counts! Every single minute of being clean & sober counts! Love and hugs to you!💛

[@makenziewalthers8920]

Wow. What a story, You’re amazing. Keep doing what you are doing sending so much love to you

[@kaseytheginger7466]

my dad was a c.o. and every inmate was his friend nobody had beef with him because he was the only one that had sympathy for them.