I Still Love My Heroin Addict Daughter | Our Lives: Mum, Heroin and Me

[@jessiebellamy1137]

Death is easier than overcoming an addiction. The withdrawals hurt so bad it makes you wish you were dead. I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone in life. Shout out to anyone who has overcome an addiction. We are recovering everyday. I'm glad she has her mother, she is the definition of a mother, never give up on your child. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@maxinepeagler6993]

By The Grace Of God I have 28yrs clean Hallelujah 👏👏👏 I will continue to pray for those that are still in addiction there's hope. God is awesome 🎉

[@alixemass2012]

I was a heroin addict for almost 20yrs. This WAS my life . I have now been clean since 2012 wih the help of Suboxone. I run a coffee house , have a bank account, home, bought my first new car in MY name 2yrs ago. Have a beautiful 5yr old grandson and life is amazing

[@steffiet3862]

Congrats to you! Getting a hold on addiction is not easy, and there are so many things that can send one back to that life after you are in recovery. I wish you the best in your daily life, nine years clean is wonderful!! 💖💖

[@VelvetyMoon]

Are you still addicted to suboxone?

[@MiZzBee1]

Oh, bless you! ❤

[@sharonbyrd8625]

I am glad u got clean and can enjoy ur life now. I spent 20 years n a bottle. Bless you always!!!

[@calathomas4681]

@@VelvetyMoon educate yourself… drug addiction and the lifestyle that comes with it can not compare to taking a daily medication to increase quality of life…. Congratulations on your sobriety

[@malloryflores7089]

Her mom is the most understanding parent I've ever seen! I was an addict for 20 years and I was a heroin addict for 15 of those 20 years. Now I've been clean for years and I work at a drug and alcohol abuse treatment center helping addicts. I'm married with a beautiful home. Recovery is possible. I thank God everyday for blessing with this life.

[@lululoubarini435]

bless you

[@abidjans8433]

ur awesome !! i want to help others with recovery as well !!

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

❤️❤️❤️ sending you a hug

[@lululoubarini435]

@@Tamar-sz8ox thank you

[@leroysmith8226]

Good for you darlin

[@natalierozean5989]

What a beautiful, intelligent, empathetic understanding, yet REALISTIC mother. An Angel. If only we all had such loving support.

[@RealGrandpaBullFrog]

She’s living in a dream world..she is literally the most unrealistic person…possibly that ever existed..Liberalism is the real disease

[@schoomzer]

@@RealGrandpaBullFrog I totally agree, but we won't get much agreement on this thread. I think that Mom should just give all of her stuff to her daughter's loser boyfriend. That way the loser boyfriend won't have to steal from her. Lol

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

She is a problem, an enabler.

[@barbarahren5208]

No, she has LOVE and UNDERSTANDING. Her doughter is an adicct but its also as loving as her mother, she wrote a let ter I took to much from you, I love so thats why I will back off! Amazing... As doughter as mother.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

@@barbarahren5208 I disagree. The mother was part oft the problem. She should have seeked help for herself. No loving mother would by drugs the her addict child. Her husband was right from the beginning, but she didn't listen. Sje forgot all about her husband and other doughtier who needed love and attention too. I'm not surprised they didn't want to be a part of this.

[@AnnabelleXD]

Her mum seems like a trained psychologist she is so emotionally intelligent. She would be a great counsellor or psychologist. What an amazing woman.

[@EZRecordschannel]

wait , that was her mom the whole time ?!

[@miriammatos-martinez]

❤❤❤❤

[@amyyoung2804]

I'm sorry but I think part of her problem is her mother. They are too enmeshed. Her mom is not helping her by giving her money for drugs and catering to her every whim. Her mom ia very codependent and its very unhealthy.

[@goatvxx]

@@amyyoung2804 An addict will find their way no matter what.. It's for sure a good thing the mom was understanding, an addict cant recover just because you give them empathy or none at all though. It's all up to themselves..

[@yz4043]

​@@amyyoung2804 I agree! One of the worst things you can do for an addict's health and safety is enabling their addiction especially with heroin because it's so fatal

[@jeanhafenecker2451]

Her mother is a saint. She realizes what’s she’s up against and has no unrealistic thoughts. It touched me how the mother still wanted a relationship with her daughter. No screaming ,yelling and saying hurtful things. I admire that she has accepted it and chooses to keep her time with her daughter sacred.

[@scubasteve7022]

The thing non addicts don't understand is you feel like you're dying in withdrawal. The drugs are literally like you're attached to a ball and chain. But if youre lucky enough to break the habit, it is the most freeing experience. There is hope for everyone.

[@percypottsjr.2261]

kate is a loving mother..ive put my mother through the same thing...seeing this after being off the needle since 2018,makes me appreciate my loving mother even more..MOMS are the BEST

[@tristenw8620]

Keep going

[@cloudedbyagonystoppinglies219]

Well you’re lucky. I didn’t even do drugs and my incubator doesn’t talk to me. She’s always been emotionally distant and cold. It’s been five years since the last time I tried to speak to her. She started bringing up things I had done as a teenager over thirty years ago. (Not cleaning my room, getting a ticket for having an open wine cooler in a parked car) She SUCKS.

[@ВесельчакУ-м9и]

Любви достойна только мать!

[@keeper6458]

I'm so proud of you....and yes.. I dont know what I would do without my mom....

[@amandaowens1769]

I've been clean since 2018 I didn't start using til I was 34 after I lost my mom and dad I used for 3 yrs it was the worst time of my life so grateful to be clean and sober

[@malahathillman9329]

The mother is so educated about heroin use . She should be so proud and I truly hope Hannah and her boyfriend get better

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

Educated?? Yea ok! Here honey, my loving daughter take my purse and take however much money you need for your heroin! Then we’ll go get your hair done! Do tell the dealer to hurry though… SMH!! She’s an enabler and makes excuses for her spoiled selfish weak daughter.

[@stuff1784]

I don’t think they have the incentive to

[@eeeeemeeee9047]

​@stuff1784 actually the boyfriend passed and Hannah has been clean for years and has been doing amazing. I saw an update a while back

[@barbiquearea]

@@eeeeemeeee9047 She seems like a beautiful and intelligent person, who has plenty of potential but is stuck in the throes of addiction. I'm glad to hear that she has gotten clean but am sad that her boyfriend passed away.

[@cweisslife]

Kate is the definition of unconditional love. I hope so much it has paid off. 🤞

[@itsmenoname2247]

a mothers love is the strongest there is

[@freeeggs3811]

No it isn’t, she left her on the streets.

[@debbiepotter4592]

She didn’t ‘leave’ her on the streets. Hannah decided she wanted to live in the streets. It was her choice

[@freeeggs3811]

@@debbiepotter4592 Yeah probably because her mom is trying to control her, on one would choose to live on the streets.

[@johnmadsen37]

She should try some so she can better understand it.

[@angelfrankenfine]

wow. Hannah's mom is a godsend. an angel. what a wonderful mother

[@mimithemermaid3860]

My heart goes out to the mom. It’s such a fine line between being supportive and being an enabler… Even though she claims it progressed because she started with weed, her mother said her first rehab was for alcohol. Some people are just pre-disposed to addiction. But I don’t think it’s fair to make people think that anyone who smokes weed will end up on heroine.

[@PM-mm3pz]

The weed defense never ends

[@melissavickery2236]

@@PM-mm3pz I never went to a rehab. I did it on my own. But some need rehab. My fiance is 3 yrs clean of drugs himself. He does drink every night, which he is also working on. He is borderline alcoholic but I try to be understanding. He does not become my father and get abusive. He is an amazing dad, he takes care of his family. If he wants to have a few beers at night. I am okay with it. We both have turned our lives around and been eachothers rock to make that happen. He is starting his own company making damn good money. I will be a RN in a few years and be at a point, i never thought possible. I dreamed about it, but i figured I screwed up too much in my life to deserve a life like I have. I don't deserve my son but I am damn grateful God allowed me to get pregnant. I was 28 when I gave birth, was diagnosed with fertility issues and it has been the biggest struggle

[@sylviasanchez5646]

I guess what she's trying too say is that Some ppl start off with marijuana and as time goes by they need and want Something stronger So they try a different drugs and Somehow end up like Hannah?? However I think everyone is different and Kno exactly what they like and don't like but most importantly they Kno they don't want too destroy their lives!! My Son started Smoking weed when he was 18yrs old and he's now 36yrs Old and he never had any interest in trying or using anything other than the marijuana, and I thank the Lord for that everyday because It has too be heartbreaking and painful too See your only child destroy their lives this Way 💔

[@Eric-lt3xq]

But the didn t know she was pregnant!

[@Eric-lt3xq]

The mum

[@loriallen7366]

This mother described everything so Perfectly!!! I could feel the pain in her words -I’m in recovery and I know my Mom felt exactly the way her mom does… remember that we do recover !! And I pray that Hanna finds her way to sobriety ❤️

[@skittlessunshine5518]

Same here! I’m an alcoholic, started when I was 21 and I’m 33 now. People assume it was a party phase because of my age but after years of trying to drink socially….yea I’m an alcoholic. I can’t believe some of the things I put my family and friends through. Especially when I was withdrawing. I didn’t care about anything but another drink. I’m happily sober now and I’m happy that I know what my purpose is in life. My career is an aircraft mechanic which I graduated from in November, my PURPOSE is to help others that go through addiction. Congrats on recovery!!! ♥️💙💜💛💚🧡💗

[@lindsayrios5506]

This mother is such a sweet lady, and understanding. It’s rare that someone who’s never been on drugs in there life understands why Ricky robbed there home

[@russsboy]

Yes you all right I have the same case in Russia

[@cherylcolautti5401]

A mother that buys drugs for her daughter is not understanding. An understanding mother marches their daughter to seek medical and rehab assistance

[@lindsayrios5506]

@@cherylcolautti5401 i was talking about what she thinks of her daughters bf, and yes I agree as a mother you should do all you can to get your kid help. But unfortunately she can’t March her in to a rehab and MAKE her get help if it was only that easy. U can’t help someone who does want help and it’s not 1st grade it’s rehab :/

[@lindsayrios5506]

@Asherah ok, thank you Karen

[@cherylcolautti5401]

@@lindsayrios5506 oh yes I fully understand that

[@__kaatryna]

I am a recovering fentanyl/heroin addict, I got sober when I was 22 years old. I am now 23 (turning 24 next month) and have been clean with the help of Suboxone for 13 months. Watching this film was like watching my own life as I struggle with addiction and my mom doing her best to support me and love through out it. I can relate so deeply to both Hannah and now, the feelings her mom has. This made me incredibly sad, but also so grateful for my experiences and sobriety. I wish the best for Hannah and Ricky and I hope that they find their souls again. 😔❤

[@shanonsplantsplantingthyme5663]

Congratulations on your 13 months. I too have been sober with the help of subs for 3 years. I work a program (AA) and enjoy my life now.

[@samatarMohamed]

Congrats keep up the good work and love your mom every day

[@jecykoross5193]

Am proud of you and keep it up 💗 mob love from Africa Kenya.

[@anagonzalez8300]

I have never try any type of drugs even though I have been in though situation in my life. Can you explain please what makes you consume drugs? I get very curious why people do this?

[@tanyagerrard3053]

@@anagonzalez8300 it's mostly from trauma of past etc many suffer undiagnosed post traumatic stress order can also be brought down through the family dna lineages

[@Lorea464]

That mother deserves a gold medal ❤

[@jaffa3910]

I was a heroin addict for 15 years then my poor mother passed away,it was such a shock for me thats when I went to rehab and got clean. 😥

[@sirjames7800]

I wish I had a mother like her. Her daughter is blessed for having her.

[@MYTB-rs5yz]

You can never help someone that doesn’t want help. I fed my addiction for 5 years and no matter how my loved ones tried to cure me it never happened. Until one day I decided to get clean. 6 years clean now. We all have the strength to overcome anything.

[@eleoneserenity6568]

I wish that there'd be anything a person could do to get to that point of thought. I'm really glad you made it, I can only the imagine the sheer willpower it must have taken! It's been more than ten years for me, and somehow I've never got to that point. I thought hitting rock bottom would cause that need to recover but it didn't. I'm on suboxone now and life got much better, but being clean still feels unimaginable. Keep up the good work!

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Excellant video the mom was so sweet this should be a wakeup call for all addicts

[@albertawheat6832]

@@cynthiadavid5282 It would be better at this point...To start looking for the dealer. No ?

[@mayaa_yoo]

This is my mom and my life in 2009. Then I decided to go to rehab for 28 days and to the clinic on the Naloxon anti-drug blocker. 11 years later I am the mother of a five year old very intellectual girl and I am afraid that my destiny will happen again. I wish you all the happiness of this world and until she decides firmly nothing will change, just love her as before mom is mom!

[@kathymorris4553]

I used the same thing and have 14 years sober from drugs and alcohol. This medication saved my life and sanity. I know own my own home. The Baha’i Faith also gave me the strength and understanding I needed.

[@gloworldyt9036]

Wow go you guys currently struggling right now with opioids addiction hopefully I can accomplish that one day.

[@kovy689]

Hannah?

[@rawdata678]

I really understand what u and your family have been through. U must be extremely proud of yourself and even more thankful for how much that sweet lady loved you. Now U have been a testimony of what real love Is about. Be the next example for other. Much love and respect from Italy.

[@Jesussavedme]

@@kathymorris4553 try Jesus 💜

[@claytonfain9878]

It baffles me how understanding of addiction Kate is…when talking about the burglary and how she perceived their feelings was just mind blowing cuz she hit the nail right on the head. Not trying to make excuses but what she said is exactly what runs through every addicts brains

[@claytonfain9878]

@Gcoolsnow congrats on your clean time I have about the same amount. Heroin is a whole different ball game when it comes to addiction

[@claytonfain9878]

@Gcoolsnow as you and I both know

[@kristiwetsel9531]

the letter she wrote was very special .. knowing what she was causing to her family in her addiction . Not many addicts can admit that , I've been an alcoholic and one of the hardest things is admitting

[@Yolanda_Ortiz]

My Ex husband was and is still on herion he recently OD on fentanyl mixed with herion. For 17 years I was there by him begging him to change. He'd go into recovery programs and then come home and go right back. One day I asked please stop he replied to me this is my life and I like it. Took our 3 children and left. It's been 26 years I left him. Hes now 63 and still hooked. Our children are excellent young adults. I'm proud of them. My daughter asked me why didn't you show us to hate him. I'm married two more children and am happy

[@Bbpierced]

OMGosh Evelyn…… this was my life. I don’t ever want to travel that road again. It was the worst roller coaster ride ever.

[@Yolanda_Ortiz]

@@Bbpierced I wish you so much happiness... I don't even want a cigarette smoked around me. My life was so sad all I did was cry after him. What a waste.

[@zeek4749]

Good thing you left and saved your children 🙏🙏🙏

[@davazz9586]

You should have left him 16 years before you did

[@mochimochi7669]

Bless you. While I wasn’t on drugs, I was an alcoholic. My husband saw my struggle and was there through the withdrawals when I finally quit. He watched me cry, shake, sweat, etc for a long time. I’m sorry your ex did not quit or get help. I’m glad you’re living a better life now. I wish you and your family all the best.

[@jeffr7237]

I've been on suboxone for several years now. I'd rather be on suboxone and have a steady life, then go back to opiate addiction and the everyday ups and downs of when you're gonna get your next fix! It's not worth it! If you're reading this and still struggling with addiction, never give up! Keep fighting! ✌

[@lolalecounte1460]

The mom in this documentary is incredible, and strong. The mom is beautiful. l love the way she uses her words to express her feelings.

[@ΗγησιαςΠεισιθανατος-ζ5φ]

Heroin is a great escape but a great escape to nowhere.

[@Leander55]

Heroin is the devil with the smile of an angel!

[@ΗγησιαςΠεισιθανατος-ζ5φ]

@Will Swift computer games are art,its not bad, anything can become an addiction if you are blind,but i love video games

[@vershawnsea9219]

Basically

[@CallMeSteve88]

The devil in a bag it will ruin and kill everything around u and that’s a promise sadly I can almost garentee this young lady or her boyfriend or both is no longer alive that’s just the way the devil in a bag works

[@ClareCoppleman]

Better off smoking dope ❤

[@mandyjuelz]

This woman is the definition of a WONDERFUL MOTHER. I lost my mom 10 years ago, I hope Hannah realizes that she is blessed with having an amazing mother.

[@lorindarenteria]

My first drug was alcohol. After that, marijuana, meth, then cocaine. I've been clean and sober 29 years. I stopped before I started losing everything. My 3 sons and I lived in a women's shelter. Had I not stopped then, I would have lost my boys. I also stopped associating and dating anyone using drugs. Cocaine was my drug of choice. I did snort heroin once, I didn't care for it. My kids saved my life. My youngest son, who was a 6 month old baby when I quit, is a heroin addict. He's 30 and in prison for 3rd time. I totally relate to this mom. I am this mom. His addiction has put a toll on my health. I have crohn's disease, stress causes flares. He had been living with me off and on his adult life. I've made it clear that he can't live with me when he gets out. I can't handle being around his drug addiction. He is very schizophrenic when he uses meth, to use less heroin. He's done rehab a bunch. He's tried suboxone too. I sure hope this stint in prison will help him stay clean this time, when he gets out.

[@mpunx]

This was my life for years, my mom helped me on and off for years. I was an addict was for almost 10 yrs, I have now been sober for over 20 yrs.. all thanks to my mom.

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Good on ya ❤️

[@jalisabailey3628]

Girl!! All thanks goes to the Good Lord above.

[@woutervanlent5181]

What do think now about drug dealers ? I watch a lot of interviews with dru addicts in America ( AML ) and begin to HATE drug dealers . How can you do that to someone ?

[@mikestroud9969]

There is nothing stronger than a Mother's love for her children. NOTHING. ❤️❤️. What a beautiful Soul 🙏🙏💯

[@tonyallen9131]

Seeing the pain her mother's going through really brings home how much my 25+ years on heroin must of been for my dad, he stuck by me the whole time even though a 5 year prison sentence he didn't miss one visit. He was a single parent and went above and beyond more than he ever should have everyone told him that the only way was the tough love way but he never did, he would always say blood is thicker than water, he passed away 2 years ago now and he never got to see me get clean and the guilt and pain I now feel is crippling and if there was a way i could show someone that pain before they actually had to go through it then at least there would be one positive out of all the negativity. The crazy thing is that there isn't a drug strong enough to mask the pain and guilt i feel it's like his death stopped me from being able to get high and I'm now a year clean but still miserable.

[@Alexandraincognito]

My heart goes out to you. I'm sorry for your loss. I've been off pills and drugs for 2 years now, but my depression and anxiety has kept me away from friends and family. If nothing else, your comment made me set up date to meet my dad next Tuesday. I've been putting it off for a few weeks now. Sending you lots of hugs!

[@amandafeliciano542]

Tell your story. Talk to schools. Talk to clinics. They would welcome it. Save someone else!

[@amandafeliciano542]

Better miserable than high or dead!!!!

[@rinaelsayed901]

Tony you have (must) to forgive yourself in order to live and give the very best of you to others, I’m absolutely sure that your lovely Dad forgot you before his passing, why? Just because his great love for you!! Smile and Live your best, your Dad is already so proud of you!!!!! Blessings 🐶

[@Alexandraincognito]

Tony, if you ever wanna talk, let me know!

[@hannahtolley1793]

I would give ANYTHING to have her mother. i hope and pray she got clean not only for herself but for at least her mom.

[@niozella1041]

No matter how old my kids grow, they will always be my babies. In my mind, they are forever young, in my heart they are forever with me.

[@wildfiregirl1556]

True statement. But don't let the use you.

[@eagates287]

Her mom is amazing, but also completely codependent and a huge enabler. You cannot love someone into recovery.

[@NinaBaby210]

“You cannot love someone into recovery” Say it louder for the folks in the back! This is the straight truth; no chaser!

[@laraminimi]

The only person who can change anything is Hannah and her mom not being supportive of her won‘t change that. She has to have the will to do it and neither love nor hate will help. This is literally basic addiction knowledge.

[@LOve-bq4gc]

Eh not 100%. She allows her to live homeless- that’s pretty tough love. Codependent?? Yea, I agree with that. And she enabled a few times here. But she seems to me to be allowing her daughter to hit rock bottom, all the same.

[@stuff1784]

Correct The mother is going to head into another nervous breakdown if she keeps on like this. She needs to emotionally detach herself from her daughter’s addiction.

[@tonicrossgrove7247]

I agree with you totally! I feel that she's loving her to death.😢

[@WarrenByrdSpeak]

Mom in this doc is AN A-N-G-E-L. I wish her and her beloveds LOVE.

[@neonnyx2728]

I wish they had this type of rehab in the states. No one really supports someone who's struggling like this it's either jail or getting kicked out when you go to rehabs and you have stuff. I understand but giving someone somewhere safe and help and the same time whiling they're working on themselves. It's amazing and Hanna's mother is amazing. Everybody who's involved is all amazing people and I truly respect everyone involved.

[@tay138]

Love you neon! 😘

[@manzoorbhat4875]

It's true😔

[@748xxjxxexx9]

It wasn't a rehab she was living in a boarding house that allows residents to use drugs. We have them here in Australia also. Staff come by weekly to check the rooms (mainly to see if anyone's dead or a meth lab isn't up 🤣) but yes, America would be a much better place with boarding houses. You wouldn't have so many homeless people if you're government cared about you the way Europe and Australia do.

[@748xxjxxexx9]

@Gcoolsnow I couldn't agree more! 😭 It's really really sad. To think of all the addict's who would still be here today and probably CLEAN, had America followed our lead. Did you know that it cost more per homeless person in the US per year that if they were properly cared for with government housing?! It cost MORE to ignore the problem like the government in the US do. It's really shocking that they know this yet still continue to do nothing. People don't realise how much more it costs them to not help these people. I watched a documentary recently on homeless in America and that's when they stated the costs compared to assisting with basic housing and addiction meds. It's huge. The crime is so much lower in places when homeless people get social housing and government money and Medicare. I'm so sorry you're people suffer so badly there. I often speak to other addict's in the US and I don't know know how they do it. I'm constantly telling people here in Australia how lucky we are. I still don't think most people here on welfare understand how much better off we are. Addiction is an illness. It should be free for addicts to get treatment. At the very least their methadone for free and social housing. It comes back ten fold when you see how much less these people are on the street doing more crime so they are not sick.b

[@vershawnsea9219]

True. We're so behind on stuff like this. This is wayyy to helpful and compassionate for this country. Well mabey start doin it 10 years from now. Agonizingly slowly. State by state..

[@vanessapoulin3523]

As a recovering addict, I can tell you that the mother is not helping. I hope the end of the episode she learns from this because enabling is going to just feed her addiction. It was not until my mother died, my father took me in and gave me weekly urines. But before that I was on the streets and begged and begged to stay anywhere, no luck. I did not want to get clean. Until I lost EVERYTHING, including my sanity, I couldn't get clean. I moved in with my father who is in recovery, and at first it helped. Until he started stealing my Suboxone. I then relapsed because my father enabled me. I moved out and started using again. It was not until I was ready to kill myself that I dragged myself to get help. By myself. No one to help me. Tough love is the only way. I'm speaking from experience.

[@AnnaInWonderTube]

Vanessa, thank u for sharing your experience. I would like to ask you, if u feel comfortable to answer: why would anyone won't Iike to get clean? Is it a self destruction mechanism? Being an addict is obviously not an easy lifestyle

[@magdalenauzarska2132]

I disagree with u. Remember everyone is different. Not everyone needs to be kicked out and homeless to go for help.

[@cadavher]

@@AnnaInWonderTube because being clean means facing the problems that led to the addiction in the first place. It means staring at your trauma head on, instead of numbing it. For those who started because of trauma like being SA'd, abused etc, it's mental anguish that the drugs take away. For those who got hooked after being in car accidents, or other bodily harms, it's not wanting to deal with not only the withdrawl symptoms (which feel like you're actually dying), it's knowing without them you will always be in pain where the bones were broken etc. There are two kinds of addicts, mental addiction and physical, and often overlap. Both are not easy. It takes an incredibly determined mind and a LOT of understanding and proper help to not only get clean, but stay.

[@micheleboris2851]

Yes. I was searching for someone else who understands codependence. We must get off the merry go round of denial.

[@BayouBellePhDBe]

There is nothing like a mother’s love!

[@sibyllestr1980]

This is the right approach to how to care for people with a substance abuse disorder. Her mother is an angel! Her capability of loving exceeds my imagination!!! This documentary should be seen all over the world

[@TheMerFree]

As a mother, it's heart-wrenching to even imagine what it would be like for my daughter to be out on the streets doing heroin, knowing full well she could die any day of an overdose. It's a dead-end. God help them.

[@hollyroxy25]

Her Mother is an amazing compassionate, empathetic, understanding woman. If only more people were like that. And she’s absolutely correct, if it was prescribed the crime rate would virtually disappear. That’s what they did in Switzerland & they had incredible results.

[@Adrieballard44]

Don’t care what anyone thinks, this is beautiful. Mom, you are amazing, strong, and brave. Daughter, hold mom as long as you can, embrace her love. You only have her for so long. Send love and keeping you all in my prayers. Ricky, stay cool 😎

[@alexishemeon]

are you serious? how do you know this?

[@majaibrane]

I dont know why from all addiction documentaries i keep coming back to this one. There is something about it that hits home for me

[@kittykatia754]

I follow her on Instagram and she's been clean for years now ♥️

[@laurensells7103]

That’s great!! Thank you so much for the update! I’m so glad that she escaped the vicious cycle and now can truly experience how beautiful life really is!

[@veronicaleyba929]

Thank God. Thank you for the update. There's hope. I am clean a year off meth.

[@queenof3790]

Awesome!!!

[@queenof3790]

@@veronicaleyba929 i know we dont know each other at all.. But i just wanna let u know.. Im so so so proud of you babe!!!! You got this!!! 💘💘💘

[@nikkiyas1679]

What is her Instagram

[@wildnfurious8586]

Seeing how understanding and supportive everyone in this girls life is is really wholesome and heartfelt. This girl has a lot of potential. I don’t think enough people make the effort to understand those struggling with addictions… I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum and it’s just so so heart wrenching. 🙏🏼💔

[@naturalTJ]

Her mom is very sensible, rational, realistic and such a beautiful soul. God bless her

[@Leosmommy19]

Her mother is a great mom but she is a huge enabler. She said she doesn't know what will trigger Hannah to get better, but without her mom's support, money, and constant care, she might just open her eyes and see how good she had it.

[@laraminimi]

Tell me you know nothing about addiction without telling me you know nothing about addiction lol

[@Leosmommy19]

@@laraminimi 😂😂😂 ahhh good ol KZbin community. One can never satisfy everyone🤷🏽‍♀️

[@louisesmith2355]

Just watched this . I love how honest Hannah’s mum was . I wonder how they are doing now . I would love to know . I have been sober 8 years and I know that the unconditional love I have from my family and grown children is a huge part of this .

[@JD-zh5nv]

Unconditional love does not exist.

[@nanipanini]

@@JD-zh5nv it does

[@JD-zh5nv]

@@nanipanini of it does unconditional hates rides by it's side.

[@chronicallycassandra8907]

​@@JD-zh5nvUnconditional love just means love without conditions. So no matter the circumstance you still love that person no matter what. So yes, you're right. Of course Unconditional hate exists. Some people are racists or homophobes or bigots and some people just hate EVERYONE.! So yes very true. I think though the 2 do not go hand in hand. To say you cannot express Unconditional love and hate at the same time. For to be experiencing one would directly cancel out the other. You cannot truly love with hate in your heart and you cannot truly hate if you have any love!

[@JD-zh5nv]

@@chronicallycassandra8907 I'm not trying to provoke you but I seriously doubt anyone has really really damaged you. I could be wrong (I often am). But things can happen where you may have thought it was unconditional love but when someone does something bad enough to you or yours or does something so heinous you can't bear to even look at them without throwing up ...

[@mscris503]

I lost two of my adult children to addiction, two years apart from each other, no matter what, do everything in your power to get them clean. Loosing a child to something preventable is the worse pain.

[@wildfiregirl1556]

My hear goes out prayers.

[@sueridgard9068]

That's so terrible. I am so sorry for your losses. How do you manage keep going?

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Can't imagine what you went through and still going through

[@faithhughes2795]

Chris your life sounds like mine with the battle if heroine of once child or children I also have lost 2 sons thru this addiction Warren in 2015 and Dereck in 2016 also ended up in streets as it became a war within the family and as a mother I tried but also health issues just couldn't cope as much as I tried. They both ended up with septacemia thru dirty needles. What a pain full death I belief and so I carry that too my grave one day. I stil have another whom stil fighting sane addiction and he has got a younger brother who wants nothing too do with him as he has seen what they put me thru and ofcourse being mom I stil try. Kate you a better mom then me as I couldn't see them destroy them selfs and it was hartbreaking too deal with. Hannah don't choose another country I'm in SA.and drugs is every wher here aswell. I pray for all that suffers thru this addiction .

[@faithhughes2795]

My sons were 34 years of age and 32 that I lost

[@superdupersnowflake]

This mother is an angel she is so understanding , I hope to be as kind and understanding to her as she is to her daughter and through this film I think all of us can feel some of her kindness to try everyday ❤️

[@janiceharbin5046]

HER MOM IS A PRECIOUS ANGEL

[@nicholestroup1770]

This mother is so kind, understanding, realistic, patient loving morher.

[@codelist6121]

Difficult to understand what the mother is going through, unconditional love to her daughter.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Destructive love. That is not a healthy relationship.

[@Enigmalove-hl4qc]

Дъщеря и е неблагодсрна. Има момичет лоито посягат към дрога ,но те са малтртирани от роители, а тази наркоманка хана неблагодсрна късметлийка, че има прекрасна Майк

[@mariahcraft5230]

Her poor mama, a mothers love is definitely unconditional. She’s so sweet and understanding. I hope things get better for them (i know I’m watching this YEARS later lol)

[@ashleecharters3838]

I was addicted as well, from the age of 13.5 now I'm 33 been clean for 4.5 years now. Hardest thing I'll ever go through but with help of the suboxone I'm doing awesome. Partner, own unit, savings and a new car. Hope they end up getting help they need.

[@woutervanlent5181]

SO happy to hear that Ashlee ! How good of you that you could stop after 14 years . Well , you are rewarded now . Good luck !

[@meaghenstandlee6644]

Same here I'll be 33 in a month congrats on your recovery it's literally the HARDEST thing I've ever been through ❤️❤️❤️ remember to be kind to yourself daily

[@Amberbytheshore]

I absolutely adore her mother. She is so empathic, emotionally intelligent, and a caring soul.

[@chanley313]

Prayers for everyone who struggles with addiction. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MiZzBee1]

Thank you.❤

[@blktarockstar818]

we all deserve to have a mom like this.

[@septimaserpent]

Honestly. Made Me Cry. It's So Bittersweet Seeing Them Hug & Seeing Them Give Kisses Left Me Awestruck. It's Sad Thinking Of How My Mom Pulls Away From Me & Gets Annoyed Any Time I Even Brush Up Against Her Or Try Sitting Beside Her. She Does Everything She Can To Just Make Me Go Away From Her & Refuses To Acknowledge How She's Made/Makes Me Feel. She Is Constantly Avoidant Of Delving Into Any Points Of Contention Or Any Concerns That If Addressed Would Only Aide In Mending The Relationship & Providing Opportunity For Learning/Growing & Understanding...It Just Hurts My Heart Seeing What I Lack & Have Constantly Strived To Create For Myself & Even For My Mom If She Just Allowed Herself To Try....😔💔

[@taylorfarry5286]

This was one of the saddest things I've ever seen. the dysfunction, the chaos, the heartbreak, the self-destruction. I hope the mother and daughter find their way...separately then can come together. 🙏

[@damonlee226]

The Mom has to stop bailing her out, and giving her rides and buying her house items. She has to know what it's like alone 100. Her Mom is a saint and is unable to stop enabling bc of how young she is. She will be fine, and will find out sooner the harsh raw reality of having no parent.!!

[@AmandaSharp-vl4zy]

Disfunction is the perfect term to describe this relationship

[@thegamemeowster]

Mom obviously loves her daughter but she just seems like an enabler

[@dwanedexter7685]

I am an ex-addict, and even if her mother didn't give her money she would have gotten the drugs by engaging in illegal activity, so shut up.

[@schoomzer]

mrmanifesto Mom is totally an enabler. Most of the commenters on these drug addiction threads are former or current drug addicts, so their perspective is quite different.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

That's not love. That is being an enabler. Very twisted relationship. They both are just selish. Even her husband could see it. I feel sorry for her sister and the husband. They are the victims here.

[@teejames5098]

I must say I agree with you. She's an enabler, that's not love.

[@wildfiregirl1556]

@@teejames5098 She is no different than any other mother. Have compassion please.

[@allanrizon2184]

great Mum I've ever seen.hopefully Hannah will change her Life in the very near future.i cried not because of Hanna's situation,but because Hannah has a great supportive and very loving Mother.

[@madigoldstein2855]

This mother is crazy I was an active user of heroin and opiates for 13 years and it took me ten treatment centers the last one being long-term where I was a resident for almost a year. But also, my mother and whole family showed me tough love! They enabled me for so long and they were done. My mother would NEVER let a boyfriend who was using with me anywhere near her home or nonetheless, smile about him because he's "keeping her safe" like wtf?? He's actively participating in her path to death! Because we all know as adicts, that if u don't get clean..eventually..u will die. I'm like dumbfounded. This mom needs to get it together man.

[@stuff1784]

Honestly, I feel the same way you do. This mother is OVERLY INVESTED in her daughter’s addiction. Her daughter straight up doesn’t want to get clean. You can’t force or love somebody into sobriety. This mother is emotionally draining herself for no reward whatsoever.

[@silvana8246]

SO AGREE

[@jasonwithnell84]

She's not crazy bro. She could die tomorrow. She loves her.

[@haze6647]

"he take a very good care for hannah"... Rick casually pass the needle to her.

[@oroszvari777]

Yes it’s ridiculous.

[@user-xq4st9ie7r]

It worked didn't it?

[@wilhelmvg9978]

She’s going to do heroin with or without him.

[@jordynnguyen4316]

People have different love languages Addicts giving each other drugs is their way of caring. It’s obviously not “helping” but the love, support and safety net is.

[@reachstar7828]

His way to take care of her.

[@magdalenauzarska2132]

I have never seen mother so supportive, forgiving like she is!!! Amazing ❤

[@firdausginting7575]

From this story, we can see, the power of a mom, because she gave everything for her daughter, make me cry

[@minhtue5274]

I pray for Hanna to find her way to get over it, her mother is so empathy, God will not let her mother down.

[@shanabenjamin8945]

My sister's and I are in year 40 of this with the men in our family. Please hold my family in your prayers 🙏

[@JessSinha]

I live in America and am in love with her mother’s accent. So melodic and gentle, like Lady Di.

[@akpuppy7]

I have never struggled with drug addiction but my older sister did for years, i was too young to remember or even know. she struggled with it badly, in and out of hospitals because of OD, but she is now in her 30s. she owns her own home, is a manager at a store, has two great kids, a great fiancé and is 1000% clean. Im so proud of her, I look up to her so much because of how strong she is. she encourages me to keep going and dont give up (i struggle with various mental and neurological issues), and i know that isnt even comparable to the horrible grasp addiction has, but her resilience and determination motivates me. anyone who is struggling with drugs right now, recovery IS possible. relapse will happen! its a part of the process, but it doesn't mean that you cant recover or are a faliure. i know im a rando in a comment section, but i am so proud of you for coming this far and i believe in you and love you

[@matieurod752]

Beautiful!! God bless ! I read your comment after all so not rando lol

[@Waltham1892]

The mother is addicted to the memory of a daughter she no longer has. I feel for her, but her actions might be making things worse.

[@darklexx2659]

YEEESSS

[@rebeccahattal7668]

I agree, mom is fooling herself if she thinks coddling and being there to pick up the pieces for her daughter will make Hanna, beg to go to detox and rehab. Mom is kidding herself. You have to cut ties for Hannah rock bottom

[@ericagammaitoni9230]

This is exactly what I thought too.

[@adunk4u253]

^this.....can relate 💯. The moment my therapist told me I was just as addicted to my 2 adult addicted daughters as they were to drugs 💡

[@jupitersworld244]

Have you ever loved and Addict ? Her mother can either do what she’s doing and know what her daughter is doing or scream at her to get better when reality it’s not going to happen! I hope Hannah is doing ok today!

[@ranihendra8088]

What a sad thing to see our own child using drugs..!!!! It's a heart breaking for a mother. ..😖😭 May she lead a right path in her life. 🙏🙏

[@naliniseecharan7630]

The love that her mother have for her is unlike anything I have ever seen....she is Hanna's guardian angel.....I pray for every drug addict.....addiction is a disease...

[@SimonLacey-MySleekDesigns]

Opioid and heroin addiction are a completely different animal. You get hooked very quickly. Depending on how long you're in it detox takes weeks. Addiction is like a light switch. Once you turn it on it never turns back off. You have to learn to make better choices. Takes a lot of time and effort. Good luck to this young lady and family. Merry Christmas.

[@LuisaD93]

May God protect them all and those that love them in spite of their addiction 🙏🌹

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

enabling is not love

[@LuisaD93]

@@principecaprincipeca2243 agreed

[@melissasheard1981]

This mom is such an enabler. Addicts will say whatever they need to, too pull at your heart strings. Yes he feels like you his family because his family probably put healthy boundaries in place and won't speak to him until he's clean.

[@mikeheaton8424]

Addicts are master manipulators ! Don’t enable them , with their stupid lifestyle !

[@jdtv...9134]

Breaks my heart to see people like this God bless her. I live not too far from Philadelphia and there's a neighborhood called Kensington and it is arguably the largest open-air drug market in the country and there's thousands of attics all over the place. You can find plenty of videos here on KZbin. I haven't put a needle in my arm since 2015

[@jennyoneill8879]

I work near there

[@sylvianorthling1223]

I've been sleeping rough in Oslo during the winter, and it's terrible. I was addicted 2 heroin as well, but since I've started on methadone in Jan. 2018,Ive kept an apartment, been cleen from heroin( I smoke some weed sometimes), and I've not been in contact w police or gotten any more crimes on my record the last three years. (No more prison either) Methadone and subuxone/nalokson shots really help a lot of people. I've gotten some trauma, and still have a lot of anxiety but I've Got a drug-consultant and a psychologist I talk to regularly.... I never got my son back tho, he is twelveyrs next year, and I have no way to get in touch with him bchis father took him and went underground when I left him after being 2gether for 12 yrs. Even tho he was an addict as well, on heroin longer than me... sure hope mom and daughter from this show is doing good today.

[@celestialchaoscustomsoaps2653]

Please look into kratom tea. It might be a better option for you. The meds you're taking can cause so many unnecessary side effects. I'm speaking from personal experience with suboxone specifically. Much love and luck to you from tx🖤🖤

[@jayjayn007]

Is there no social welfare to give you a home in Norway? I always thought your guys system was better for such things. Trying to stay sober while in such circumstances is never easy. And would make being sober much harder. I remember being in Oslo at the main train station and seeing the dealers and junkies everywhere. It was very open. My heart goes out to you. Stay in good company and stay strong. Work on being completely sober and then I hope you're then able to get your son back.

[@ruthquetant7375]

I'm OVERJOYED for you ‼ I pray ther ees comes a day that you will be reunited with your son

[@EddVCR]

Great work, Sylvia. Keep up the good fight. You deserve to be well and happy.

[@harrisshob5819]

so u r addicted to methadone then?

[@chhakchuaklalhmahruaia4243]

I was addicted to heroin for 20 years, i stay clean for 7 years now... mom please just let her go, u do whatever u can to put her in the right track...she know good n bad... If she doesn't want it you can't do anything...just let them be whatever they want...

[@LilRed65]

My brother and I did h together and we both overdosed but I survived and he didn't. I'm in recovery for three years now. I miss my sweet brother Chris 8/4/1972-9/9/2018 RIP

[@joyful_tanya]

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. My son's name is Chris.

[@pontificaterebal677]

Poor mother. What a beauty. Hon, its not your fault. Love unconditionally is all we can do.

[@bigb853]

The state of that room. I guys you get use to it. I really hope she is healthy now.

[@jaysouljohnson5150]

At least she found sobriety....unfortunate about her boyfriend.( it's part of it,really) If anyone is struggling with addiction,you don't have to live that way anymore. I love you and you matter. Sobriety is amazing...trust me!

[@geenagreybull5359]

😭 ty.

[@LoLuvLo]

This is a old doc and when i had watched this the first time, Someone posted her social media pages and she had gotten clean but went back to drugs unfortunately

[@TJHutchExotics]

@@LoLuvLo I would love a follow up documentary on this wonderful mum and her daughter

[@vershawnsea9219]

Wat happened to her boyfriend

[@jaysouljohnson5150]

@@vershawnsea9219 died fom a overdose.

[@pamelagibbs3992]

My heart goes out to everyone in this family ❤️😢

[@marcyangela9298]

I'm sorry but there's a fine line between supporting and enabling---that fine line has been crossed here. The woman at the hostel said it best, there's no need to get clean when nothing changes/no loss occurs. If you're willing to throw away your marriage and it impacts your own personal way of living, that's enabling. This is just sad and triggering for me as someone who lost my best friend to heroin who had a mother who enabled them in similar ways. I truly hope this girl is still alive and that her mother learns that sometimes when you try to do good, you do more harm.

[@nancywilson7112]

TOTALLY IN AGREEMENT…

[@charlottejune5997]

Totally agree.. That daughter has no intention of giving up her addiction, she's using her mother for money to buy drugs and lieing to her about going to rehab.

[@murphy1011]

@@charlottejune5997 a lot of people used to say that about me and I’ve been sober for 9 years. Either you’ve never been an addict or you have been and it didn’t humble you in any way, which is rare. If you’re going to say stuff that sounds this ignorant, maybe it’s better to just keep your opinion to yourself.

[@charlottejune5997]

@@murphy1011 I have never been a addict and never will be well you are one of the lucky ones that was able to get out.. I have every right to my opinion.. It seems that other people agree with me too, you should not start in the first place, knowing that 1s class drugs like heroin is addictive, total stupidity.. In the end its her parents that are suffering.. Listen to the mother talking..

[@ericagammaitoni9230]

My ex husband was an addict & after living that mess for 15yrs, I can say I totally agree. Addicts learn to manipulate & lie-its part of the whole addiction. I don't know any addicts who got sober and stayed that way by people who conducted themselves like this poor Mom. She is codependent...which is very common in an addicts world. Both need help. In my opinion, I dont think anyone knows exactly what will get people off drugs. Lord knows societies have tried everything imaginable....from being tough to now decriminalization in some states. None of it works. Best thing is to never ever do it. Easier said than done...but something thats easier to stay away from if its considered wrong to do...

[@KatieW-c4k]

I pray for everyone on this show- beautiful souls- both mother and daughter-

[@solanum6039]

This documentary is from 2007. Hannah has been a lot better for many years. Please film an update! Or do another version of this with another addict. There are so many young women and men out there that are addicted to drugs and they need to be heard too.

[@_lithp]

This channel didn’t make the documentary. They merely license documentaries and show them on KZbin.

[@sharonneethling5468]

Thank you for letting us know. I am so happy that she is doing better

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

I agree. KZbin is full of old documentaries. Need new ones

[@solanum6039]

@@_lithp I get that. But they posted this like this had been filmed just recently, just generally in the way this video is presented, the title, caption etc. I think it’s pretty important to state that this is a 15 year old (!!!) film, whether they produced it or not and they didn’t in any way, on the contrary: It even seems to me like this channel is actually trying to sell it as new, which is just kinda shady in general and also bad because the protagonist is in a very different place now and people won’t realize that watching the video.

[@SharkyyHamilton]

Does Hannah have social media ?

[@Doggieoggie]

I really have never seen such a loving mother! for sure she's is going to heaven... she's an angel! all my respects for this woman!

[@chromeo3945]

Her Mom has the right idea. Decriminalizing drugs us the only way to truly fix the addiction epidemic. Addicts need to feel like part of the greater community, not cast-out from it.

[@amrahfusion]

But would it make them stop? Only physical and psychological withdrawal can heal an addict!!

[@m.l.b.2908]

Agreed. Decriminalisation means the focus can go on treating the health problem that is addiction, rather than wasting time and resources treating it as a criminal problem.

[@jellabean]

I can't agree with this. Oregon has very lenient drug laws that make it legal to carry a certain amount of any drug on you without it being illegal. My 16yo nephew passed away at a 20yo woman's apartment after she gave him weed laced with fentanyl. The police couldn't do anything because it wasn't illegal, dispite the fact my nephew thought he was only smoking weed given to him by someone he trusted. She did nothing for 45 minutes while he OD'd in the bathroom, until a friend of his went to check on him and tried to revive him with narcan and CPR until paramedics got there. That woman has had 11 ODs in her apartment, 2 resulting in deaths of minors, and the cops' hands are tied because of the stupid law. It protects dealers and junkies, it doesn't help. I was addicted to heroin from age 17 to age 20, I've been clean since 2005. If it were legal back then, I likely would not be alive today.

[@AsamiUWU0]

If it was legal there would be so much more addicts, that doesn't really make sense. I agree that addicts need support but only when they want it they can get it. Some people just don't have will to get out.

[@megan807]

The thing is, they can’t be part of a community when they are chasing heroin and a high all day. That’s all they spend their time on. They have to find money for it and then do it. They can’t contribute any other way to a community or household or anything. It’s so sad.

[@tonyaf166]

So sad .I hope they both get better help God bless them both

[@constancebohler8029]

I have no illusion about addiction and how difficult it is to get clean. And yet, I cannot believe that this mother is helping her daughter to get clean. The longer the daughter is treated with velvet gloves, this kid has no reason to get on recovery road.

[@SilG.123]

The mom takes the words RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!!

[@anagonzales6442]

It’s very sad to see her mother providing drugs for her, instead of rehab and other positive resources .

[@carlosluisliquiros8218]

Yes

[@nebula982]

Lmao she offered her everything incl rehab she can't force her. And giving her money for drugs isn't because she's disconnected from reality, she knows that her daughter may go down even go down a darker part to get her hit. Some of you people are so damn disconnected and unable to see the complexity of a situation

[@ericagammaitoni9230]

Well, she made her a hair appointment for her birthday so its important...😒

[@Sctn187]

I'm 36 and all my family is gone. They never gave up on me but somehow I've outlived them all. I feel like I'm already dead just going through the motions.

[@mikey11112]

Omg I feel you that's exactly how I feel and thats what I'm going threw right now

[@Sctn187]

@@mikey11112 sorry to hear that bud. Hopefully you find the motivation to keep going. It's a lonely world out there when you've got no one.

[@janu4rymusic]

I am currently an addict, with a mother like this, without her I wouldn't be here.

[@nom3nnescio]

Your mother made you addict?

[@janu4rymusic]

@@nom3nnescio no, watch the video, my mother is supportive, and never abandon me through my addiction, she is helping me get my life back.

[@sbl1677]

@@nom3nnescio he would not be alive anymore he meant

[@505-w5b]

If only all mothers were such a angel like this beautiful woman. God bless her soul.

[@virginiabosen1401]

I see myself in her. I pray she makes it & gets sober. One is too many and a thousand is never enough.

[@jasonwithnell84]

The mother is a loving wodeful woman. There is no tough love out of it.

[@Jesuslovezus]

What a wonderful patient mother to support her daughter through thick and thin. I mean it's not what she had hoped for her daughter's future 😭 but shes so supportive through it all. Very understanding and thought full and she's everything ❤️🥰

[@frances8580]

Enabler.

[@wesharrington5937]

Kate- Your Are a Pure Expression of the Definition , Of Un-Conditional Love, This is so beautiful if only all could find in there hearts to view with here hearts more and not only the brain.

[@eladiogarth1926]

I pray here in Jamaica for all addicts..... It is an illness like any other affliction that changes your health.