LaTanya’s Real Name Is…….

[@anndrelekabridget7398]

Lataryn is a beautiful name. I hope she gets better and can see her sons again one day.

[@Hannah-sg4sr]

Amen 🙏

[@JustJ-Me]

​@@tinasmith7630I'm not questioning you in a rude way- it comes from a place of wanting to better understand. What do you mean when you say it's "telling". Like she struggles with her own self-worth, trying to disconnect from others/ herself/ her struggles or something else? I might have missed something. Thanks in advance.

[@sandrawithoutborders5631]

Oh come on. She said she used her sister’s name to protect herself out in these pharmaceutical trading streets.

[@jenneper]

Please tell her she can still go to school! I was homeless when I first got to Colorado. I left Las Vegas to save myself. I have been clean for a long time now and at 50, started my education. I am seriously praying for her.. she can offer a lot to society.

[@JustJ-Me]

That's incredible to do. Thanks for sharing and I hope things continue to be on the up & up for you.

[@thepublishedauthor]

May God continue to bless your journey. KEEP PUSHIN❤

[@DestineyAmerie]

God bless❤

[@Budgetsandbesties]

I’m glad they have a place to feel heard. These moments are mini therapy sessions for them. She’s so hurt and sad, the eyes say it best! And this is the same woman that also goes about it, taking her pain, and transferring it to Martin/Jonathan! I pray for them both, to be ready for change!!! Only they can make the steps forward, to the help offered 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JustJ-Me]

I'm glad someone else views them- the people lost in their addiction and/or homelessness as complex individuals who need help and to be heard. With her and Martin talking about some of the areas where they "get stuck," it might help in thinking more rationally and ending the feedback loop in their mind that makes the idea of getting clean seem even more enormous. It's good to be able to talk through this stuff with someone who will listen and can lend sound advice or at least challenge their thoughts.

[@lakeniagaines45]

Man lock her up for beating and spitting on him dont give her a dime give her a court date that

[@lakeniagaines45]

@LadieKatie dude who cares about her forget her martin need the help she in the way poor excuse for a wife non helper abuser poor martin dude my heart 😢 for him

[@andreaepperson5390]

​@@nmm913that's what soft white underbelly does

[@DestineyAmerie]

Amen❤

[@honeyebby]

LaTaran is changing before our eyes, havent yall noticed?... She looks better and better everytime we see her. Keep pushing her to see her greatness. I have a feeling she is gonna be the one to make a 360. When she is not around Jonathan she makes a recovering effort on herself

[@CarlaThomas37]

Yes she is. She can do it I pray that both of them get help.

[@RubenGarcia-ze7oz]

It's called makeup 😂😂😂

[@PeachTea801]

​@@RubenGarcia-ze7ozextremely horrible makeup 🤦🏻‍♀️😩

[@helena4393]

360? Or 180? 😂

[@JustJ-Me]

180°, but I agree with you. It's a long process to try to heal wounds from within. But in her and even Martin continuing to open up, it could be what they need to give them that true desire and strength to get out of this cycle. Both aren't happy and I think there is desire and now more hope and confidence that they deserve and can do more.

[@maryalicesoto1048]

I love all the compassion and “giving” on this channel. It’s so beautiful ❤

[@Babylonia3]

So so beautiful

[@thepublishedauthor]

❤❤❤

[@wildwildItaly]

She's not in a wheelchair, but she needs just as much compassion, love & help as her husband does. ❤

[@cosmicangel77]

💯💯

[@lakeniagaines45]

He need to leave her run asap she not a good wife she was caught beating and spitting on him why she didnt go to jail

[@AgnetafromSweden23]

That’s true ❤️

[@joannaazar7396]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JustJ-Me]

Thank you, Art, for treating them like the complex individuals that they are. Everyone needs to be heard, to hope that others will take what they say into consideration, and even have their thinking errors and plans challenged. They're probably used to hearing and speaking to an echo chamber of other addicts who are also overwhelmed and not sure how to take that enormous first step to get help. It's not okay for her to treat Martin the way she does at times. Being a caretaker for another person can be grueling- and she's dealing with addiction and possible mental illness on top of it. Again, it doesn't make what she did okay, but it likely comes from an emotional and helpless place. You say you're planting seeds, Art, and I believe that's true. I'm hopeful that 1 day they'll be reaching out for help to truly get healthy, become clean, remain in recovery and hopefully rebuild some kind of healthy relationship with their kids and family who are safe to do so. Every single one of the people interviewed matter. Thank you again for showing them kindness, care and consistency they likely haven't had for some time now. Helping them challenge their thoughts and thinking errors can be what they need to finally reach out for help. *Also, thanks to those who donated. ❤ *I don't think it's ever too late for her to become a Phlebotomist, and that would be a great career choice. Phlebotomists are needed in so many different occupations/ circumstances. You can do this, LaTanya/ LaTaryn/ LaTaran! (hope I spelled that right?)

[@gsant24_]

That's it ❤ I agree 100%. Blessings from brazil ❤

[@tesianata]

I am always praying for her, johnathan and all the people in the world struggling with addiction. I see so many mean comments & i just think to myself who am i to judge anyone elses struggles we all have them its a part of being human. Not one of us is perfect and free from it. So be kind you never know if your kind words may actually save someones life.

[@abrown3718]

I too have a brother who is now paralyzed from his neck all the way down to his feet. How was in a horrible car accident a women who was riding with him was killed (ejected her from the car). He and she was on Molly and Fetnayl. Now He regrets his lifestyle everyday due to his drug addiction. We told him years ago that is end was not going to be good. I pray that this young lady and Martin can be saved before it’s to late and surround themselves around folks who truly care about their well being. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JustJ-Me]

I agree with you. Those negative comments drive me crazy and I'm known for being a realist or some would even call me pessimist. I can at least recognize that every one of these humans have depth and they're not JUST their addiction and/or being homeless. Most people who end up using substances suffer with complex trauma/ CPTSD. Thank you for being kind and considerate of what they may be going through. If it was easy to get clean, we wouldn't have these interviews in the 1st place. Being a caretaker (even for someone you love) can be difficult, even in the most ideal situation. I hope they'll both decide to seek treatment for themselves, each other if it's healthy, and of course their kids and family that aren't part of the problem. When I get a chance and don't have a migraine, I'll try to see if/ where there's free therapy/ group sessions in Phoenix. I'm just not sure what locations would be close enough for these individuals on the streets. If anyone knows, can you help in giving me a general idea? Thanks in advance. ❤

[@waydet2008]

She was gorgeous before all of this you can see how beautiful and pretty she is through all the pain

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

Right and she always looks nice and clean, 🦋🤎🦋🤎🦋🤎🦋🤎

[@joannaazar7396]

Beautiful!

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

@@joannaazar7396 yes 🤩

[@wandasanders4924]

Right, I see it.

[@DestineyAmerie]

Amen❤ I agree

[@mirjamweibel9678]

She has so beautiful yet sad eyes. I know your struggle & pain girl ❤

[@Jgui1791]

Yes very beautiful eyes

[@leneo1731]

Amazing colour of her eyes. But it was so hard to watch her this up close. She's so broken that poor woman. She's totally given up. I also don't buy that she's abusive. Yes, she was that one time. We can all lose our cool. If that was my husband I'd be so frustrated I'd been seeing red all day.

[@mirjamweibel9678]

@@leneo1731 unfortunately you often don’t see abusive people. Outside and to others they ate often very kind and funny and everyone Ioves them. But “behind close doors” if no one sees them they abuse their spouse and/or other family members. I don’t know who tells the truth in this case and as hard that it may sound the abused part often have themselves big problems or were abused at some point that is why they abuse. No sane person abuses someone. For sure is that no one should be abused and that an abused person should never stay by its abuser but they often do. I hope both get the help that they need with their addiction (I am addicted too unfortunately) and I hope that if one of them abuses, the abuser will get help and that the abused one has the strength and courage to leave and to report the abuser. It’s not and never okay to abuse other people although the abuser often has deep rooted problems her/hisself.

[@mirjamweibel9678]

@@Jgui1791 yes very beautiful eyes ☺️😍

[@leneo1731]

I've felt for her since the first video. She's a totally broken person. It was so gars to watch her up close like this. She has the saddest look I've seen in a lo g time. She seems so beat down and she's just given up. I had to shed some tears. It's absolutely devastating to see another human being this hurt. I wish something could make her wake up.

[@EuleneWages4644]

It's good to see people with empathy and compassion.we don't know what's happening in their world😢😢😢

[@muezzathestray750]

This lady even in her circumstances is beautiful. If she decided to get help . She has a long life ahead of her. I get numbing the pain but overcoming it feels even better. .. even coping feels better

[@American.Saikou]

I love how people who are doing better than these hurt souls love to point fingers. I wouldn't do that. We need to be a safe place of love and kindness. Dont yall see how they light up when they read words of encouragement and love? I mean theyre basically treated like crap by the world. Lets be in their corner. But, sometimes we eo have to move on when they don't want the help. Thats when we pray harder. Love yall and lets continue to be kind

[@coler.s.9735]

I agree

[@wendyf2228]

Well said 💞

[@JustJ-Me]

I'm in agreeance with most of what you said. I don't think anyone should be given up on, but it makes sense to scale/dial back the amount of effort at times. It is really sad to see those comments bc those battling addiction and homelessness are already hard on themselves and often struggle immensely with shame. Shame can contribute to not feeling worthy or deserving enough to get better.

[@ParadiseBae]

LaTaryn favors Tiffany Pollard from her Flavor of Love days. Keep striving girl, I hope you heal internally and are able to find the motivation to get thru the fire and find a new happiness for yourself and Martin

[@Bleedversionofme2]

Yes New York . I just started watching and was thinking that.

[@JustJ-Me]

​@@Bleedversionofme2You just started watching that? Where in the world is that even popping up these days? I used to be pretty hooked on that show. Tiffany aka New York drove me bonkers but at the same time was quite funny and endearing. When she's not cutting up for the cameras, she seems to be pretty down-to-earth and personable.

[@Bleedversionofme2]

@@JustJ-Me I just started watching this channel it come up in the algorithm. Yes she look like her plus New York is smaller now she just lost a lot of weight. I haven't seen the show in a while I think it was on tubi last. Last time I saw new York was in the blogs about her n Eva Marcelle or pigford losing weight.

[@Rhoda175]

Yes she looks like Tiffany

[@pursepearl4555]

She does

[@NurseC1111]

Pray for her don’t judge her. Nobody better than nobody life is happening to all of us

[@cynthiapancake3174]

WOW! How much do these people get PAID for Interviewing? I watched one of these "interviews" in Atlanta and the young Lady being interviewed slipped up and told her Controlling and Abusive Boyfriend, "please hold on because he's giving me $10 for the Interview".

[@astoundingchicken]

ASI.... my man Marcus.... now back to the content! 😂

[@NurseC1111]

She do not have to do this videos but she allowing her story to be air to the world to help and elite others. Give her some credit

[@rb5043]

All people matters. I am grateful for these people who can vent out what their feelings. You gave them platform to do so, Art. For that May God bless you even more. You give every single people values and acceptance!

[@kimberlyfowler5748]

Yes I think it’s helping them too

[@msdanger70]

I Agree with what you've said 🙏🏽

[@queenree-v2l]

black lives matter

[@traceyrobinson1438]

Saddens me to hear her say she's never been happy. I hope she can overcome her feelings of guilt and shame so that they can go home. I would love to see her smiling in true joy.🌹

[@SolorockinOne]

Art has a smooth and calming voice.

[@joycebrown6079]

She has the most beautiful eyes! She doesn’t need the additional brows and shadow. I hope these two get they’re act together! 🌷😇

[@bethbrafford1752]

Are they contacts or real

[@NATIVEQUEEN3939]

Look real. Beautiful!

[@minawanderer8196]

That's her real eyes

[@astoundingchicken]

Whatever it is. They still look like a LaTanya and Martin. Yeah, i said it 😂

[@635kicks]

😭😭

[@2fast61]

I agree

[@gailpickett7526]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@katiemae7076]

Agreed

[@britnicoke5873]

Agreed lol 😂

[@EmilyConrad-sy9gs]

Keep your head up, LaTanya! I see you, I hear you, you matter!! Don’t let your past or current circumstances define who you are. You have so much potential and your story isn’t over. I’m thankful I’ve had the chance to hear some of your story and I look forward to seeing you pull out of the sadness you’re in. You are not alone. You are in my prayers and so many others prayers, too.

[@johnnyrocket7129]

When the issue of family comes up, it hits deep for this young woman. I wish that some family members would just show up, and just spend some time with this couple. That would go a very, very long way towards making them more agreeable to recovery. Family support means so much when you are battling addiction.

[@kayleejohnson6928]

Damn that silence after you asked if she remembered the last time being happy😖

[@cholehart5811]

Her eyes are beautiful and really sad at the same time.

[@billj4525]

Yeah, unfortunately she looks extremely depressed and sad.

[@odi_839]

One thing Lataryn make sure of is she make sure them nails done!

[@29.11plum]

She is so pretty, praying for her and martin. She looks a bit better today

[@Itsswhit]

She has beautiful eyes

[@justferolalbertastrongandf5143]

I see so much pain in those eyes of hers, so sad......

[@dianahorton8753]

Those are the eyes of a drug addict on blue's.

[@LupeOrona-bw3zr]

But she loves that pain in her eyes that's what she wants. She ain't do nothing to better herself

[@graphite282]

That pain is what she wants with everyday on the blues.

[@billj4525]

@@dianahorton8753 It's more than that, that's simplifying it way too much. Her eyes show her specific story and the trauma and horrific things she has been through in life. I have seen many drug addicts on blues who don't give off that kind of sadness or hopelessness, they didn't have that extreme trauma and depression like her, no where near that level at least. She has been through so so much, that you can see that negativity and sadness in her eyes. You can really feel and see that pain, it's so awful. I would love to see her get help, and work on some of those issues.

[@billj4525]

@@LupeOrona-bw3zr Just because she's doing nothing to better herself doesn't mean she loves that pain. It doesn't work that way at all. That said, I would love to see her get to a place where she would try to improve this situation. She just like Martin, although her health isn't as bad as his. She's still very likely to die or have some kind of extreme emergency out there.

[@ensirakor3063]

I think some of the burns happen from passing out on the concrete that is really hot from the sun, not necessarily the lighter.

[@kiaq1153]

i was so curious, i thought her veins messed up from shooting up.

[@frannyy9309]

Ya I think that’s what she was saying too

[@billj4525]

@@kiaq1153 People do get some pretty bad scars from injecting, but not like that. That's a huge scar, her whole arm. Abscesses sometimes look bad, which is an infection usually. Nothing like that though, that's a very very serious burn. The new stuff with the tranq is tearing people up though, all kinds of weird scars and horrible looking things.

[@JustJ-Me]

​@@billj4525I worry about Tranq being in it without them knowing or realizing it. This girl in a documentary who lived around Baltimore, said their Fent was being cut with Tranq about 2 yrs before it was even being recognized by the media and even doctors. At that point, it could no longer be ignored or brushed off. That's scary stuff! I think they should be aware that there's always that possibility- anything to get and keep these ppl hooked.

[@freehugs8670]

looks like acid

[@MyWilson]

what's next is death or jail I feel for them both I'm an addict myself and pray that god help us all addicts to get our lives together. show the youth this is not the route to go. I thank god for this man that is interviewing them such a polite man and he's never pressuring her about anything. YOU GOT THIS MARTIN GOT THIS I GOT THIS. WE ALL AS ADDICTS GOT THIS 😢😢

[@jennifersmith3245]

She reminds me a little bit of myself when I was in my addiction. I couldn't speak of my kids without crying, really I couldn't speak of anything without crying. At that time I blamed my ex for everything. Fuck (sorry for the language), but Fuck I could have seriously killed him at times. I was soooo angry with him because I felt that he was the one that got me into the hell hole I was living, but at the same time he was all I had. Eventually I had to come to terms that I was where I was at, because of one person only, and that person being me. Once I was able to do that I was able to get help for myself.

[@JustJ-Me]

Thank you for sharing your story. It makes a lot of sense as far as the resentment goes. I imagine it's hard for her to also essentially be a caretaker when she can barely care for herself. It might also be the only thing that keeps her going. I wish ppl better understood trauma-bonds and codependency before making judgements that either one of them are simply JUST evil and manipulative. I imagine they're not that way, or at least not to that extreme prior to struggling with addiction.

[@lynnhailey525]

She seems like she is a sweet kind hearted young lady

[@Thekristinicole]

She beats the crap out of Martin. She’s needs to be locked up

[@billj4525]

That's what I hate about her. That's just sick. No one, definitely no good person would ever ever beat or hit a person in a wheel chair, especially someone they're married to or supposed to be with as a couple. She's sick, and I have trouble looking past that honestly, although I would love to see her improve her life and become a better person.

[@JustJ-Me]

I agree that she shouldn't be doing that. Imo, they're both very sick- whether it's due to mental illness or addiction, or both. We have only seen what she's done to Martin (which again is not okay in any way and it isn't justified). We also don't know what he may be doing or saying to her. Because I'm not with them 24/7, don't know them or their circumstances fully, and have only seen part of the picture, I reserve putting all of the blame on her solely. Both are probably aɓüṣıvé in some way to one another and both choose to remain with each other. Trauma-bonding and Codependency have many layers and aren't that easy to undo. With that said, if the police arrest her for "azzault" or battery or whatever, then I think it's absolutely a fair consequence. I'm just saying we've only seen one side of @büsẹ and that if she's being @büsẹɗ, it might not be as apparent and in our faces. Hopefully both can break free from the toxic cycle they're caught up in.

[@kanysalazar6846]

She reminds me of the “HBIC” aka New York whos real name is Tiffany Pollard! Lol… If you know, you know! 💯😊

[@roxannemills6761]

Art your patience is admirable. This young lady LaTonya/LaTarin is hurting for whatever reason, and needs understanding. I know she has an addiction issue, she needs therapy; even if it’s someone talking to her like this on a daily basis, it could help get her mindset in a positive direction to get herself back to where she was before she began the addiction. Prayers for her.🙏🏾

[@samanthamaxwell5293]

There's something beautiful about Latanya. She seems to be guarded a little, and that's what the streets do to you. She has gorgeous eyes and an athletic body. If she can look this gorgeous on the streets.... imagine ger clean. LaTanya you can do this❤

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

She would be absolutely stunning

[@kaseymatta6681]

She is so so beautiful! God has a plan for you 🙏🏽

[@elisamorales3253]

She is ..

[@marnikostelny1315]

She knows and is involved a lot more than what she’s saying

[@leneo1731]

Involved in what?

[@africamcfadden6346]

This woman is very toned muscular, smart and also I see a breakthrough over her life IJN❤

[@mariyahj8609]

Drugs and all the walking

[@Tashadblessing]

You are so Beautiful.....❤❤❤Stand up LaTaron and Jonathan you can do it.😊😊

[@Joannlumpkin5432]

La Tonya you should pray and ask God to help you get off drugs and things will get better for you sweetie. God bless you

[@montananative9786]

There is so much pain, chaos and shame that come with addiction, I pray they overcome and succeed!

[@jpdavis6042]

She exhibited intelligence during the first interview Both of them are relatively cogent considering the lifestyle

[@applejellypucci]

Agreed

[@_missjenn]

Haven’t been much of a fan of hers but is growing on me

[@JustJ-Me]

And 1 of you is "missjenn" and the , other is "miss_michelle". ❤

[@guerag9704]

So many mean people if you all don’t got nothing nice to say keep it to yourself . I am glad she opened up to Art and no one is no one to judge

[@imagicabarker7542]

I say that all the time. I don't think anyone teaches etiquette anymore. If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. I also say never look down your nose at anyone, because you can very quickly be in a similar situation!

[@SmallLikeAFox]

@@imagicabarker7542Exactly!

[@guerag9704]

Agree, we are all humans no one is better than anyone.

[@MichaelEllison-jr4wg]

Man, you can just see the pain in her eyes whenever family is brought up. So much hurt inside.

[@1MacDog]

Awesome job sharing your story LaTaran as your helping kids not want to come out on the streets. You can get better. Prayers for u. 🙏

[@cosmicangel77]

I'll keep Praying for her!! Definitely see lots of truama in her past. Praying she finds her strength

[@fiorellafenati5395]

I don't understand praying, it doesn't change anything.

[@UNIQLUVIN]

Bless your soul Art 💞💯🙏 I commend you for the compassion & love you have in your heart. Not only do you go out and interview the lost in Phoenix you don't treat them the way many others do. Ngl it made me sad when you asked her "when was the last time you were happy" 💔 it made me think of my own life for a split second. I put myself right where she was & my heart cried. I just wanna say Thank you for sharing these videos & thank you for being you. ❤🙏💯

[@sonyapowell9182]

I was so glad to see Lataran do an interview and open up a little. Like others, I’ve always felt that she is in need of support, love, care and compassion just as much as Jonathan. Although I totally understand, due to physical needs, Jonathan’s need is more immediate. I don’t want to bash the family as many families have to walk away from an addicted family member when they can see they are not ready to get clean as it must be so soul destroying to watch them fall apart. Part of me feels like Jonathan’s family may have only got in touch because people they know are seeing the videos, so they want to look like they’ve reached out. I think Lataran may have got emotional when Art mentioned Jonathan’s family as maybe she wished that her family members would reach out. I believe that people self medicate because they cannot deal with the trauma they have suffered in life. I think Lataran has a story to tell and I think it would be really good for her to open up and start telling that story. When you talk about difficult times, whilst it can be a difficult thing to do it, it can release some of the hold it has over you. It can be very spiritually freeing. I hope that Lataran makes a firm decision to stop being physically abusive to Jonathan as it’s not acceptable at all, no matter what. To me, it shows she’s hurting deeply and taking it out on someone who can’t defend themselves physically and that is just cruel. Having said that, I’ve always had empathy for her and always wished her just as much love and peace as I have Jonathan. I feel like she’s a broken, lost spirit that has been down the path she is on for so long that she can’t see any way out. This is why these interviews are so great because they open the window to change the path a little by allowing people to tell their story.

[@bayoujd]

I love your real name. It’s as beautiful as you. Keep your head up.

[@lindabrewer4402]

Father In Heaven, In The Name Of Jesus, Touch Martin and his Wife ...In Your Precious Blood! In Jesus Name 🙏

[@ljduk7595]

Shes so sad, I wish she could break free from her nightmare. And martin ❤❤

[@britnicoke5873]

I feel for her 😢 such sad eyes i hope she get the help she needs. Shes strong.

[@Freya090]

She is such a beautiful woman in a miserable life. Heartbreaking.

[@boohooter969]

It's called depession.

[@Freya090]

@@boohooter969 yup, thats one obvious dx. :(

[@boohooter969]

Most people who start drugs have problems before they start doing them. It's called life. Some people can't handle the crap you must endure everyday. It is called an escape. Some people can't cope with life period. Many wont admit that but that is the bottom line. Life ain't easy. Not because they are weak either. They are tough.

[@Freya090]

agreed @@boohooter969

[@ima80sbaby61]

💔❤️‍🩹🙏🏾

[@LeolaPotter]

There's all ways hope, praying for all who are addicted 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@NoHackLadyT]

His family isn't responsible for their life choices. They've dealt with this longer than this KZbin content. They are responsible for their own actions and life chouces, especially if you burn bridges. Maybe there was dysfunction, but his family members aren't counselors just concerned. If the bridges are burned from Martin's drugged out perspective its not fair to talk negatively about his family without knowing them or the real story.

[@mmwilliams7279]

We've no idea what the family of either of these two has been through. We know one side only. Bet their families tell a whole different drama.

[@dianaray1470]

Exactly!!!Those two just feel so entitled. And Ted just eggs them on. How bout the family gets interviewed on this channel. We know that ain’t gonna happen. Ughhh sickening.

[@evelynsmith7510]

To never be happy is hell. I hope they can get it right because his health, and her being so angry and violent towards other people is going to lead them to death. She is always so angry seeming when the police officer was trying to get her off property a few videos ago and being violent to Martin but when she’s speaking to Art her whole vibe is different. Gives her a few minutes of peace it seems. Your out here doing more for these people than you could even understand ❤

[@JustJ-Me]

💜

[@PastorIhaza]

Thanks for allowing her tell her story.... I pray she chooses life and break free and heal completely.🙏🏽🕊💐

[@rw.3760]

Prayers for her and her husband Martin hope they will make the right decision, to get a better live back her son, thank you Art for all the work you do for every person you interview god bless you 🙏 ❤

[@prettypurdyprincess437]

I love the sit down videos❤ please do more when you can🫶🏻

[@wendy-uc9rj]

This is what we should be rioting about to get these drugs off the streets. Martin and LaTarin are beautiful people. They didn't deserve to end up like this.

[@miriamalvidrez1409]

Art, you chose the perfect questions to ask 💯 LaTaryn, you can always go back to school! You're one of God's people and the healthcare field is perfect for you ❤️🙏✨ People don't understand that empaths like you feel things on a whole other level. What might affect one person one way can affect them the way trauma has affected you. Stay safe out there ❤️🙌

[@gracehall9199]

Lataryn don’t allow your past keep causing self destruction. Work your way above the pain that it has caused you. Don’t allow the painful past control you today. Your past is keeping you down, learn to put it behind you so you can flourish. The addiction is damaging your organs slowly. You should trust in Art to guide you in the right direction to back on the right path, before your organs start failing due to the addiction. You deserve a better life. I hope you find your strength, to heal everyday to get above your current situation ❤.

[@JenL519]

For some reason I don’t believe her name is LaTaryn. She stuttered both times she said that name.

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

I don’t believe it either, I think she changed her name because she didn’t want any of the viewers to call the police on her because of the beating that she gave Martin 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Tinthebuilding]

These two just get better and better lol

[@Obeijin]

Martin has a death wish...he isn't getting better .

[@kelis8883]

Martin has passed on unfortunately 😢

[@Obeijin]

@@kelis8883 And your proof ?

[@Grateful0875]

I pray for both of them. You can tell they are intelligent but just got caught up. I pray she gets help so that she and Jonathan can get back together. Whether their families reach out or not. Prove to them that you two can be better. God can get you through this if you believe. Ask God to give you the strength to go into a facility to get your body back in shape. Don't give up. There are people that care about you that aren't family. You and Jonathan are both good people I can see it. As I said to Jonathan, please pray and put your hands in God's hands. When you have no one else...God is always with us. I am praying for you. Peace and blessings to you. I will continue to pray for you.

[@debramurray6749]

She has the most beautiful eyes but they look empty. Praying for her and Martin to get help🙏❤️

[@crystalpendleton8906]

She tries to keep her appearance up.She just stuck in that world and needs HELP❤

[@ArmyGirl-lz3qd]

We all make our own choices in life. When one chooses drugs, that’s their choices and when family members/friends don’t want to help nor support your actions that’s their choice 🙏🏿

[@nancyoyola1562]

She has the most beautiful eyes. God bless her.

[@cecemedina8589]

Yes glad too they have u to be heard and all of lost and phx prayers for them both 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@quinnhoward3889]

Art love what you do brother 😇

[@silverspoon8656]

Praying for you Beautiful. God got you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@donnavrahnas9154]

LaTaryn??? We got you girl. Come on do this with our help❤❤❤❤❤ You are so beautiful

[@joosullivan775]

Your are an amazing person Art always looking out for all these people.whatever her name is i do hope nd pray she sorts herself out nd gets better ❤🙏😢

[@Jaydayungin]

If her nd Jonathan gotten clean they would look very good shes an nice looking woman nd he is an handsome young man 🤦🏽‍♂️ hope they get clean

[@vivianadell879]

Art ur doing a great job, God 🌸 bless.

[@cyndigarcia-uu1kl]

at first glance i thought she was a he 🤷‍♀️ anyway she is abusive and should be behind bars..Martin is in a wheelchair and can't defend himself. Smh.

[@Rx4Lyfe]

Nah..tight pink shorts she wearing all week days confirm she female

[@LB27-ue5bw]

So jealous Ms Garcia 😂

[@lizwimberly3222]

Exactly and everybody is saying they feel bad for her and they feel sad for her because her eyes look sad the way she spit on him and beat him over and over

[@29.11plum]

She looks nothing like a man though

[@RosettaStoned462]

BS. Her body is feminine and she has a better figure than most women, myself included!

[@aldalamptey-france5123]

I have been watching LaTanya and Marvin for a few weeks my opinion is that they don't want Help always excuses especially Marvin this man is about to loose limbs and he doesn't care you keep feeding him giving him new clothes but they are always getting stolen I think he is either selling them or giving them away he will not get help until he decides he has had enough I commend you for what you are trying to do but you are at this time wasting your time thanks

[@LA-gf5re]

SALUTE ART.. HER EYES ARE BEAUTIFUL MINDS THAT SAME HAZEL🤎 COLOR..PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HER🙏🏽

[@NurseC1111]

Addiction is like mind control it’s not that easy

[@billj4525]

Good example. It is like mind control or brain washing. When you're in deep, you can't just decide to beat it just like that, or very very rarely. It also makes you weak mentally, even if you're a really strong person normally.

[@JacquelineGoncalves-tp1kd]

​@billj4525 my doctor once spoke on the chemical changes that happen in the nervous system and brain to make someone physically so dependent on them. After teaching this he stopped and said, basically at this point, the drug is pointing a gun at their head ensuring they will do absolutely anything to avoid what will happen if they don't get that fix.

[@gailpickett7526]

Frfr addiction is very serious ❤❤❤

[@gailpickett7526]

And it is very mind controlling and brain washing you can't just stop like that you really wanna stop for yourself

[@JustJ-Me]

I believe that. People have a hard time making good and healthy choices when their nervous system is constantly wired to be in survival mode. I think (and have been told by professionals) that mental illness alone can contribute to making poor choices and not being able to think clearly/ be able to make decisions, especially healthy ones. Constantly being in survival mode can rewire your brain and body in such a way that it's insanely difficult to change and especially if you don't have the right kind of support and assistance. I figure most who are "Lost" are stuck in these circumstances for the same reasons those above me mentioned. Hopefully, others can come to realize that it's not as easy to just make the change. I know just from my own place of trauma, that I have difficulty making good decisions for myself. My brain literally fights against every positive thing I want to do. It's like having your own brain gaslight you all day every day until you don't know what's truly good or bad for you. It's created so much doubt within you that you no longer trust your ability to make good decisions, even if it could majorly improve your circumstances and change your life for the better. It's wicked to say the least. 😔❤️‍🩹

[@honeyebby]

Ok, and she still shouldnt have told yall her name! She is not protecting herself by giving yall that info. Now I feel like she is being exploited. Stop having her tell yall personal information about herself. We are strangers and she needs to keep that in mind

[@JustJ-Me]

I agree that we're not "owed" that info. If she wants to give it up, that's up to her. I defended Martin not wanting to reveal his real name bc I'm sure they have their own personal reasons for doing so. They shouldn't be pressured in one way or another, but if she wants to give it up then that's her choice. We are strangers, like you said. When ppl ask Art how they can get ahold of or find the, ppl he essentially tells them off and understands why they need to be protected.

[@chrismartinez1235]

Why do you wait till the end of there interview to give them there food ,it's just sitting there getting cold ,I'm not saying your not helping but as a former addict I feel like it's humiliating only because it looks like they have to finish the interview for them to get there food ,you should sit and eat with them and interview them at the same time ,this is just my opinion

[@Angel_11222]

I feel so sad for her. I truly wish her the best. Thanks for ART❤

[@kymmontoya4949]

I feel for her!! God bless you Lataran. I wish you the best. I know you can do it!!🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽❤

[@amy0075]

Was thinking Martina but, who knows...can't wait to see what she come up with 🤣 Art when you interviewed her you even asked her if LaTayna was her true name n she said yup! 🤥

[@AlexxLopez-zh3hc]

😭😭😭😭😭‼️

[@abrown3718]

Lord I’m praying for her strength to seek help and stay clean. I saw a picture of her and Martin 7 years ago and they were so beautiful I too shaded a tear. It’s going to take all of us to pray for our people that they be set free in Jesus name amen. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔

[@justiceearth9702]

It’s nice to see Latonya out of that pink outfit. How can I donate some clothes to them?

[@ygtchris1626]

Honestly their family should be extended some grace because at the end of the day they’re raising their kids and let’s be real these two are exhausting. Just as a viewer it’s been a rollercoaster so I could only imagine what it’s like to actually be a relative. I think they reached out because they saw how bad Martin’s condition had gotten as most people would be alarmed estranged or not. He’s deteriorating fast, so for someone who hasn’t seen him in years when he had weight and probably no wheelchair I’m sure it’s shocking.Yes they were absent, but them reaching out should not be picked apart.

[@JustJ-Me]

Having had so many addicts in & out of my life, I agree and think LaTanya and Martin are coming from a place that might be even deeper-rooted in hurt than their addiction and/or their addiction is contributing to the resentment, selfishness, etc. The relatives should also not be attacking Art for trying to help, either.

[@dorcooper3732]

Her face looks droopy on one side. Prayers to her and Martin.❤

[@mzjuicyleo]

It's never too late to follow your dreams. Get clean get off the streets and go back to school. Make your children proud

[@billj4525]

I agree, it's never too late. I was a daily addict of for 11 years straight, using fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol, and now have been clean for 8 years straight. I moved to a different state and came off high dose methadone and came off fentanyl as well, cold turkey. I didn't know where to get drugs or anyone who did them, which is why I went cold turkey after moving. It was unbelievable misery and torture, but i'm so happy today that I went through it. Felt like it would NEVER END when going through it. I would typically moan, scream, and cry in severe agony and pain, both mentally and physically. Took about a month before I felt considerably better. After that I was still very depressed and anxious with extreme insomnia and other issues, and I just gradually felt mentally better after that for the next year or so. Years later I now live in my beautiful home with my beautiful family. I workout and lift weights every day, my health and strength is amazingly great. I'm on no medications drugs or alcohol ever. I got to a very good place, but it took work. Gradual steps, and now my life is great. I believe it's never too late either. I have a friend who was addicted to drugs who's now a multi millionaire. He has the craziest story I have ever heard of. One day I'll tell that one too. Anyone can change their life and the circumstances of it. You have to want it, and you have to try and keep trying. You can do it, don't give up. I have a degree in psychology from college, and went back to school for computer science myself in my mid 30s. My father suggested it, he worked as a computer programmer his whole life. I like your comment about going back to school, because I have always told people the same thing, and I have done it myself.

[@JustJ-Me]

Hey @LostInPhoenix 👋🏻 Hope you're having a good day. :) I know you don't like to say where individuals in Phx are, and for good reason. I'm wondering if you can give me a general idea of the area so I can try to do some research and try to find free therapeutic individual and group services. I imagine there are a lot of people interning who need hours and I would think there's ppl/ places who can offer therapy based on a sliding scale/ low to no cost. I may need 1 or 2 general locations that might be convenient, so I know where to search- places/areas that will be most accessible to them. Thanks in advance either way. Take care ❣️

[@s.rogers5773]

This is so deep. Sure, she says she’s looking to protect her identity…but she didn’t just give a random name, she chose her sisters name. Sounds a lot deeper. Maybe because of the shame she brought, it’s easier for her to dissociate by using her sisters name….or maybe she’s looking to live vicariously through her sister. No matter what, both her and Martin/Jonathan are deeply wounded people and I pray they get the help they need.

[@legitimatepink]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@empressintheformofalibra5300]

You can still be a phlebotomist!!! You will be! I’m speaking it over you!!! When I feel low on myself I think about the fact I’m in school. Which means I have goals and I have purpose. Please find school. Financial aid is there. It can save you

[@1realonealwayzsweetlikehon998]

I know this woman was very beautiful before the drugs her are stunning and at the same time u can see the sadness I'm not gonna say she doesn't want change right now she is sick she has a disease she is an addict and for some addicts this is all they know I pray one day she will realize her worth and how amazing sobriety is now as for her beating on Martin well I'm not gonna bash her but no one should beat on each other poor lady saddens me to see her sad eyes prayers for her and Martin 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯👍thx for this interview Art❤️❤️❤️

[@Isaiah-Johnson0248]

Unfortunately this is not an isolated situation there are homeless people Across America in Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington,New York,Florida ,Los Angeles (Skid Row) Philadelphia (Kensington) America is falling Apart and Turning too drugs the cost of Living has gone up and people can't afford it and are Living in tents and under bridges this is A Big problem in America