Moms raising kids from prison

The women’s state prison population in the United States has grown 834% since 1978. More than half of these women are mothers to children under the age of 18. Separation after incarceration leaves families severely impacted and children traumatized. But, support systems do exist that allow women to keep a connection with their children. Jeesoo spent time with Taliah, Sarah, and Kamilah who are each participating in programs that help them keep a relationship with their kids. This helps the child’s mental health and lowers the chance that these women will return to prison.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Prison Policy report on women's state prison growth www.prisonpoli...
The Sentencing Project on incarcerated women and girl www.sentencing...
Economic Policy Institute on mass incarceration and children www.epi.org/pu...
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[@brady8595]

BEME News when does she get out of jail

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[@famous_asia.that_doll4214]

BEME News you guys are the best

[@kalonjiguest7401]

i fill so bad for her

[@pixelbomber5512]

So this like a home school for moms but more hard and tough

[@llillyywww]

When that little boy cried *I felt that*

[@tmghuncho]

Random Clips same

[@shadysister138]

Random Clips when you said “felt that” I felt that

[@imjonky]

Random Clips yeah I did

[@Izzy_Wild]

I actually started crying

[@Izzy_Wild]

@White Man true 👌👌

[@noidea6558]

“Mom guess how old i am” THIS BROKE MY HEART INTO PIECES No child has to pay for their parents actions

[@_rose.water_4789]

Should have to not has to, unfortunately

[@thatgirlzaria2789]

She shouldn’t have to ask her how old she is

[@aryelward8948]

Exactly, i started thinking the same thing

[@daveystables4126]

The kids will get a better bond with there mother so I disagree

[@67lucita]

Sharks attcaks

[@miae.g6129]

Wow, they may have made mistakes but they’re good mothers. They still try and make an effort and build relationship despite what happened

[@kaiwilliams1437]

@ if god forgives her you can too

[@rileylevengood4463]

You are absolutely right

[@caitlynnclark6652]

Yeah, I heard that sometimes they do this to encourage the mother to stay out of jail and stay clean so they can be a mother and watch them grow up

[@alicialopez1668]

@ wow you r so missed up u r a horrible person

[@User20405]

@@alicialopez1668 agreed

[@vsgjourneywithdenise9682]

When the little girl asked her “ mommy guess how old I am “ that broke my heart 😞

[@NyanasTV]

Hi Thai is the middle child I’m 10 now my mother is doing way better

[@_burnice_]

@@NyanasTV awwww

[@ilpalot1917]

@@NyanasTV 💕💕

[@Kalani_Saiko]

To be fair, a lot of kids say that to their moms even if they're around.

[@fredmuppet3077]

My kids always say that to me as soon as I see them when it's their birthday... It's something kids say when they're excited to talk about something

[@nessasvlogs4306]

I hope shr gets out of jail and start a new life with them

[@matthewplays8029]

Same

[@sombodu728]

She got arrested again

[@Lemons19902010]

@@sombodu728 Really? I hate that!

[@sombodu728]

Lemons19902010 yep armed robbery

[@lootgamesyt-9769]

John John can u send a link?

[@TheeMademoiselle]

Damn. This is so deep...

[@wavguide2.082]

Who are you

[@AxiomaticX]

Thee Mademoiselle damn ur mom deep

[@rykeilkitchen279]

Who are you

[@Mosesinmusic]

Yeah

[@Defnotjolie]

@@wavguide2.082 why are you asking who someone is? Like leave them alone 😂

[@lobleygangsistersgang9247]

This is my mom and we have been reunited and she is still sober and we live with her at her treatment facility!! I'm so proud of her! I love you Mom!!!

[@lam24ss]

lovely sis Lobley fam isthat ur mum in the video x

[@lam24ss]

Oh my god it is ur mum when i was watching this i felt so sad for her i even started crying tell u she so strong xx

[@HannahMcInroy]

Aww!! I’m so happy for you!

[@juxaz133]

aww so glad to hear that!!! 💞💞💞

[@leticiathiombiano6966]

GOD BLESS U ALL .I PRAY U STAY TOGETHER FOR GOOD

[@elijahh2220]

That last woman seems SO smart. I'm so glad that she was able to stay in school. She's gonna do good things!!

[@itzaaliyah6624]

@White Man some people learn from their mistakes SOME

[@kianaone2610]

@White Man also most of these woman are here because they got so low in their life. Drinking wise, and drug wise. The needed this help to hopefully not come back. And after being addicted to something it's SUPER hard, and relapse usually ends up happening to at least half of people who stopped using in the first place.

[@Nana-jr2ii]

@White Man dusty

[@kstacks5247]

The first mom when she started crying that made me feel sad and made me realize how lucky i am to have a mom seeing how most of the moms of other kids are in jail😔😢

[@cpmffeilberg4970]

Missing my mom who died last January. I was blessed to have both my parents as an adult, now both are gone. Treasure your mom every day.

[@sherryanderson3]

Cpmf Feilber I’m sorry for your loss I can’t imagine my life without my mom I hope your okay tho😊

[@altnarrative]

You having your mom is normal. It's the other kids who are unlucky.

[@crybaby3710]

these women are gone less than a year, imagine the women, the mothers, who are gone for 5-20 for DRUG CHARGES. i've been locked up and black women get much harsher charges than us white women.

[@ausernameisrequired4981]

That is honestly so sad

[@PluggedSpeed]

I can already smell the racist comments coming from brain dead people.

[@ConceitedTwinz]

That was not called for you shouldnt have bring race into this

[@videosforu5835]

@@ConceitedTwinz race is involved

[@OhMars]

@@videosforu5835 race didn't need to be brought up tho... she could have left out the last bit where she brought race into it.

[@shelbybryan8107]

I love that they have a program like this.

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Shelby Bryan facts .Im glad the first mom accepted into a rehabilitation program 💗

[@evys6866]

the baby crying and asking to stay make me cry... i feel so bad for them all

[@coryruckman9967]

Same hear

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[@jaelascrib3549]

Me to 🥺☹️

[@kathyshelby1971]

same i’m crying

[@MelI-qn3id]

@@kathyshelby1971 time?

[@lxrelei9137]

When the oldest daughter just ignored the mum it just made me sad because I think she just understands and has dealt with it longer than the others.

[@loco7843]

I kind of connect to the oldest child because my father ABUSED my mother, and I hated him for it but I still love him as a father but I just can't say "I love him" straight to him

[@stephaniebrown9476]

Loco I feel you.

[@mariia_alvysal]

Time?

[@Kai_The_Kaiookie]

Yeah I know how the little girl feels my mom was an alcoholic and I always struggled to even say hi I know it hurt her and I feep bad

[@Fearedits-q8c]

One of the places is 20 minutes away from me

[@SooTube]

What broke my heart was not the little boy crying but rather the oldest sister trying to stay strong for her younger siblings despite being also young (8 years old!!)

[@literallybillieswife4520]

Omg hearing the little boy cry made ME cry and i almost never cry! I felt so sad. 😔 Like if you felt it too 😔

[@etan.e]

Ya yeet😔😔😔 ya i felt itvtoo nae nae 😔😔😔

[@gxldxonwii7369]

Ya yeet😔😔😔ya I felt itvtoo nae nae😔😔😔

[@WintersChillyLuv203]

Yeah I feel what you feel. 😔😔😔

[@exoticslippy5932]

Me too I'm not a emotional person too

[@justinlavea9637]

Didn't feel nothing

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

What hit me the hardest was when the little girl asked her mother to guess how old she was. Usually that's a question you ask a stranger who isn't in your life that much to know things like your birthday. But even at her young age, you expect your mom to know how old you are. So the fact she thought her own mom didn't know is heartbreaking. Brought me to tears.

[@NyanasTV]

This is the middle child in that video I did not ask my mother to answer my question because I thought she didn’t know I asked because I wanted her to acknowledge how old I was.

[@unicornrose9964]

@@NyanasTVyour profile picture really do like a mature picture of you for real . How are you ? How’s your mom ?

[@LunarGrandeMusic]

"I want you to stay here but you cant stay here" *9:12*

[@jaciesmith2117]

AutumnSprings I felt so bad 😢

[@jacobhernandez6895]

O

[@aroqn7114]

I almost cried on that part

[@eetthhaann4806]

They said that? I never heard it

[@eetthhaann4806]

It was at 9:12

[@wiktoriawolska9194]

When the kids left and the mother got emotional i gotta admit i got emotional aswell. Bless this family because they are wonderful and in grief

[@therabidraccoon4494]

Haha

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

WichaBlob 😭😭😢

[@bubblegum_pop2608]

@@therabidraccoon4494 the heck

[@vanessaescobar247]

Just hearing the little boy cry broke my heart

[@mayraalfaro90]

Awww that was sooo sad when the kid wanted to stay “I want to stay *start’s crying*” that will break a lot of hearts

[@mamiontherise5844]

We need more rehabilitation systems , less sentences that lock you up. Adults who make bad decisions were often a child abused . Why repeat the cycle . Give children they're parents & a system to help heal parents .

[@candicem9197]

Facts

[@sneakyninja5786]

THATS TRUE WE NEED THAT FOR PARENTS

[@emilygrd8717]

I mean if you break the law then you gotta serve your time. That was their choice and just because they have children shouldn’t mean that they get a free ride out of trouble. This is only if they are proven guilty.

[@candicem9197]

Emily Grd look at the big picture it goes for male and female. It’s a circle of life their parents was in jail they don’t know how to live why put someone in jail help them. A lot of black people are lost in life because it’s a circle of their family goes to jail. All the jail and prison is doing is making money off them it’s sad but I hope god heal and deliver every one that’s crying and lost that needs helps

[@teacup5435]

Sweet life of Candice it’s not just black people, it’s all of them. I’m black but my mother raised me properly, my mother had/and STILL HAS people she loves in jail. My mother’s brothers were murdered and she could’ve tried to kill the person who killed her brothers but she didn’t. I get your point but yes, they need to serve their time. Of course, while serving their time, they have to learn that they are doing something wrong and that they can be much better versions of themselves. As in the previous comment, some of these people were abused as children and don’t know that certain things like that are bad. I really hope all these women and their kids are safe and sound and that they don’t go back to jail.

[@bryannaminter1455]

My mom went away for 2 years and she came home febuary 6 i was so happy

[@_sebastian_5910]

I wonder how was that moment

[@lastinglife4357]

My mom too.

[@Jziyuo]

Watching the mom play with her kids like that and keeping herself together until they left made me cry. It's so sad that something as.. simple as drinking.. could change your life do much.

[@jaidengames26]

She was composed around them then let out all her sadness when they were gone. It’s really sad.

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

It wasn’t drinking, it was drinking and driving. That kills people.

[@sumarasinciere8439]

@@MsFlamingFlamerthe drinking led to her drinking & driving so yes the original commenter was right

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

@@sumarasinciere8439 there are plenty of drunks that never got a DUI. The government doesn’t care if you get black out drunk every day and night. Drinking isn’t illegal but getting behind the wheel of a car is

[@444_ashl3yyy]

"I want to stay here then *he cries*"That will break my heart 😟😭 And "Mom guess how old I am "😟😭that broke my heart in pieces if my daughter said that I cried 😭😭

[@Ali-cc6sh]

when i was younger up until i was about 8-9 i would always say to my mum "guess how old i am"

[@shaminkacargile4991]

FACTS

[@matthewyoungboy8053]

That broke my heart I was crying hard because she was crying because her son was crying because he said”mom can I stay here

[@ER-po9zn]

@@Ali-cc6sh SAME

[@yvlianna]

Im watching this because I miss my mom and I don't know when's she is gonna get out of jail it's been 3 months already next month is my birthday and I'm gonna be turning 13 and since all of this virus stuff happened they hold my mom's court date much longer and I just miss her because I have to stay at her friends house and that's because I have been almost homeless 2 times Mothers day is tomorrow and I just wish my mom was with me..I bought her a galaxy rose even though she is in jail... Love you mom.

[@xmanDaThurd]

Yuli_wolf Same

[@tandym6967]

@Yuli_wolf ....you actually made me cry. I am a year older than you but I still can't imagine staying homeless and without my mum. Sorry hope you are okay now

[@yvlianna]

@@tandym6967 Yes I am okay, my mom got out this August but we still live at her friends house but thank you and I'm sorry I made you cry

[@psychedelicanxiety8011]

Hey if u ever need someone to talk to my insta is serpent_____ or just talk in this comment I hope you and your mother are okay and I send positive energy for your future❤️

[@reginam33]

aww i hope your okay 🥺❤️.

[@Nicolas-zo6rg]

This was 27mins?? Felt like 10. Incredible video... Really made me think..

[@lovesdogs-cu7ur]

Who else thought it was the kids who were in prison

[@saamnkosi6748]

I thought so too, I thought they meant that they live with the children in prison.

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Saam Nkosi that was my first thought looking at the video’s title

[@orchdork775]

@@saamnkosi6748 They actually have programs like that for severe postpartum mental illness, where the mothers will raise their baby in a psychiatric ward with the support of the medical staff. That way new born babies can stay with their mom, even if the mom is unable to care for the child on her own. There are some videos about it on youtube that are really interesting.

[@leskyshashy5629]

Same

[@shaeshanel]

Here’s my story; *May 27, 2018 my cousin Meagan died 💔 she had a twin name Reagan, Reagan had 2 kids & Meagan had 8 kids, those 10 kids were so hurt 😭 now every day 8 kids have to wake up and see their mother reflection knowing their mom is dead 💔!* *June 3,2018 was Meagan funeral, 8 kids watched their mom be buried and 2 kids watch their mom reflection be buried and Reagan watched her Identical twin sister be buried* *i lost 10 family members in 2018 💔 yeah it hurts but if I was to ever loose my mom I wouldn’t know what to do because it would hurt so much and I don’t have a dad 😖* *thanks for reading this 👏🏽❤️🙏🏽* *i cried watching this*

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Its Shae sorry for your loss hun .I hope you feel better

[@NyanasTV]

Prays to u this is the middle child from the video

[@anaofficial4657]

May God be with you

[@NyanasTV]

@@anaofficial4657 😃

[@KP_Gem]

I'm sorry for your lose. It seems like you would really benefit greatly from therapy. Please look into it ♡

[@diamondcoleman8517]

I actually went through this growing up. My mom was back and forth in prison all my life for drugs and prostitution. What's worse is I still don't know who my dad is and I am 23 now. When it was said that daughters need their mothers I started crying because me growing up without my mother hurts. I actually felt like she didn't love me and that is why she kept doing drugs and selling her body. At least these mothers want to change. I hope these ladies do what they have to keep their kids. It would be a terrible feeling knowing that your kids are all grown up and still want to know why you don't love them any more. :'(

[@candicem9197]

😔😔😔

[@fatimandow1870]

😭😭

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

I’m sorry your mom put you through that

[@proudatheist2042]

I am sorry for your immense pain. I hope your life is fulfilling now. Perhaps you can find who your father is through genetic testing, like Ancestry DNA. Ancestry DNA does show records, if they are available. I hope you have help to process what you went through. You may enjoy reading "Daughter Detox," by Peg Streep, "Dragon Mother" by Michael Tsarion, and "The Neuroscience of Addiction." Be well. ❤

[@hellohi9951]

“I was an- I am an alcoholic.” Ooh no. that hurt 😢

[@karimcclellan4223]

You can get a good day.

[@karimcclellan4223]

@disability,yeah this ability to get bread or a big fat noe

[@valerieramirez2361]

empty chair do a solo no

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Hello Hi I would’ve put her in rehab

[@AtheneHolder]

self realisation. she's overcome the first step already

[@ImDavid711]

This is heartbreaking, but such a needed video. Thank you for making it.

[@Daniel-bx9nd]

Okay Beme delivering another banger, keep it coming guys 🙌

[@jinniehutch]

I was 3 years old when my mum was taken to jail, I'm 20 now and she's still inside. Watching this has brought back so many memories from when I was too young to understand, just like these kids

[@Kai_The_Kaiookie]

I am so sorry for what happened to you and your mom,I hope when she gets out you and her can try having a good relationship with each other despite being away from each other for so long

[@kate_0202]

Three years later, any updates u could give on ur mom?

[@smoresfrmdt1x]

Hearing the little boy cry made me cry 😖😫😩

[@vanillateasley5890]

yeah right

[@Food..]

Vanilla Teasley why the stern reply?

[@2kcheese263]

@Alicia Washington u is so late 🤣😌

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@Alicia Washington and I neva fake nun lol🤣

[@2kcheese263]

@Alicia Washington oh yeah it’s me on my brother account

[@xxflameaminoxx]

My heart sunk when i heard the boy crying after leaving his mom. My dad used to not be around that much.. And my mom was suffering mental issues and I know how that feeling feels..

[@daronpopin9881]

Same my dad wasn't around for 10 years of my life and my mom suffers Mental Issues

[@keeleyalohna3889]

“Of course you’re into advocacy....nobody ever advocated for you.” Chills....my inner child feels that. She was so eloquent.

[@simplyhoney9820]

She has a really great bond with her children, this whole thing made me sad

[@MaddysinLeigh]

7:15 that guard was so great with the kids. She made getting wanded into a game which was awesome. The kids have gone through enough and that probably made it a bit easier.

[@iatea8594]

8:17 A Girl Kid : *Imma save ma mom from jail with this Uno revesre card.* *UNO REVESRE CARD*

[@QueenJalah]

When the little boy said “I want to stay her mommy” that touched my soul😭❤️

[@laineewilliams3897]

*When they started crying on their moms shoulder* Me: *starts bawling my eyes out*

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Lainee Williams i am on the inside 😭😭

[@gibbonseditz9823]

Here's my story. Starts off on my oldest biological sister Michelle. When she was born she was addicted to meth, heroin and various other drugs. Of course that means drugs were being used/injected while Michelle was in mama's stomach. She made it out safe of her mom, then here comes Jessica, my biological sister who is older then me but younger then Michelle. She was also born addicted to drugs, same drugs as Michelle was addicted to. Michelle raised Jessica for about 5 years. And during that time Michelle taught herself how to change a diaper, how to clean up, how to make simple stuff to eat, how to take baths (using water/hose). You have to realize this lasted all the way up until Michelle was 5 years old. Jessica was maybe 1 years old, just now turning 1 years old. Then I along, addicted to meth, heroin and various drugs. My heart stopped when I was born about 3 times, doctors saved me everytime. Amen to that. I was born blue, because of the drugs that were in my body upon birth. Here comes National Adoption Month. My biological Aunt Ellie told the parents I have now about us. I was 30 days old, when I was finally adopted out. My biological mom never held me. She wasn't allowed to, after Aunt Ellie knew that I was going to be the moms 3rd baby. CPS finally took Michelle & Jessica away. Foster home.. My parents were allowed to adopt us wayy before the usual time it takes to adopt a kid, background screening, id, records, trainings, cpr, first aid etc. I was bullied up to 5th grade about being adopted which I now look back notice how stupid those kids actually sound. They're "making fun" of me for something wonderful. I was given a chance. So it's wonderful that God put this oppurtunity into my parents hands. So I know what it feels to be raised without your parents... and barely seeing them if ever seeing them. God bless you all and thank you for reading this if you did! 👀💗

[@zoeyh2o701]

gibbonseditZ omg hope ur all good now

[@e.ggaming3092]

You deserve more likes

[@jiggyjustin2292]

I don’t give a shit about ur story you so should post it on twitter or some shit like that

[@lifeasmonnishah2002]

JiggyJustin why you got to be so mean she was telling her story ... Of you didn’t want to know ... or is going to hate on her !!! Why’d you take your time to read it ?? Like it’s irritating

[@anumzehra2684]

More power to you you are so inspirational!!❤

[@constancelikecorn]

When the kids left the boy was crying, made me almost tear up. The bond between the mother and the boy is inseparable, hopefully when she gets out she will become the mother that she never had and give the children the best childhood they could ever ask for

[@MsValove4]

I really hope she gets it together for the sake of her kids. **prayersandblessings**

[@norteyjoyceakweley8296]

As a mother this video touched my heart I couldn't stop crying 🙏

[@ilanagabriella6142]

This was incredible, I can't believe more people haven't seen this.

[@jennifersmith513]

"These mom's have children under the age of 18." I'm pretty sure that 18 is an adult so all children are under 18, but I could be wrong

[@DspaZZfrmdaf]

I mean even if they like 30 there still the moms kids and that’s how I think they meant but I could be wrong

[@amiyasaffold7442]

i think they meant kids that legally incapable of providing for themselves

[@wjeiqksb3n3uurhf7]

There still the moms kids after 18, they meant the moms have kids who are children, not children are children

[@LMSPetRescue]

@@amiyasaffold7442 i

[@sarah.s.flanagan]

You still introduce your adult children as your children. Nobody's out here saying "Hi I'm April and these are my adults, Maggie and Luke."

[@regularrae5961]

Thank you ladies..for being so bold and courageous to share your stories. No matter what judgement may have come your way, know that there are loads of us who are rooting for you, your children, and your futures together. Loved this so much.

[@vhm1362]

This broke my heart, made me cry so hard. Neither the kids or the mothers should be denied that connection and love, all of them are trying so hard to do better, this is just so cruel, im so glad projects like this exist, they deserve to see their family

[@nn-bk1gs]

When the little boy started crying that really hurt me :(

[@Lynn-uj6rp]

“guess how old i am?” “i know i missed your 8th birthday, i’m sorry” y’all i felt that hard 😔

[@lifewitmae2703]

Me to

[@itsattractive]

This was great. Thank you for sharing!

[@straw1berry11]

This was such a beautiful video. I was on the verge of tears many times. They are such great mothers and they motivate me to be the same if I ever have children. Im so happy that I clicked on this video, it really gives you perspective.

[@JC-sm4mp]

He broke down so slowly knowing he had to cope with the same separation he always does. His eyes looked so empty when she said I want you to stay too :( it hurts man.

[@sheilasok7083]

It’s so amazing that prisoners have the opportunity to see their children. I started to tear up when that sweet baby boy was saying that he wanted to stay. I hope that the woman in this video carry on in life with a positive outlook. ☺️

[@melnyx1265]

I’m crying.......... 😭 that little boy crying made me sobbing into tears bro 😭

[@kittfln8168]

This is a great idea. It could help them stay out. They should have this for all willing parents moms and dads. A lot have no guidance

[@aliahduiker4911]

I’m so happy some of them can still see there kids! 😍

[@anthonyhenderson8371]

Aliah L.A. ikr 🥰🥰😍💗

[@gioo2517]

When that little boy was crying i started crying😭

[@itszee1716]

I don’t know how I came across this video but as an 18 year old girl I am glad I came across it very informative, sad too

[@davidhodgin8900]

YA’LL TRYNA MAKE ME CRY???

[@cholegidson8685]

Mani Gram nun funny

[@hope_revjfgsmith7410]

I wish Taliyah would not have told her son he hurt her feelings. This has the potential to make him feel guilty, that is, make him feel he did something wrong. All he is doing is reacting to a situation that was thrust upon him by his mom. I am sure he loves her unconditionally as children do.

[@therealgod144]

hope_revjfg Smith Taliyah grew up with a mother that was using drugs. She had no life guide. It is her fault that she keeps going back to jail but telling your mother that you don’t love her, that hurts, she doesn’t deserve this, it’s not an excuse. The situation is that the mom needs help and support. He did something wrong yes. It’s not his fault that she is in there, but he doesn’t need to react that way. It’s horrible for the poor mother struggling with her problems.

[@lindsiem.3166]

I don't think she was trying to make him feel guilty, but she should have worded it differently..

[@amaya7251]

I know this is late but you still have to remember how after that she was explaining how it wasn’t there fault and stuff how she’s in jail

[@lydqaa]

once I saw that book “goodnight moon”, it brought back so many memories. My mom would read it to me every night and I remember how happy I was. I loved that book. My family is ok btw! Nothing happened, everything is fine. It’s just I feel so happy for that little boy, getting to feel the same way I did. All these mothers are trying to grow, and you see that. I swear I cried throughout the whole video. These children are so lucky these mothers are trying to grow and care so much for their children, to change and get better.

[@bailey27727]

As the child of an incarcerated parent, it causes deep wounds that need years of therapy to alleviate. But honestly, I'm so grateful because it's made me a more understanding person when someone else makes a bad choice based on their own unresolved traumas. We need far more rehab programs and mental health experts. Maybe then we can have a society centered on healing rather than hurting.

[@carleygutka6965]

this is really eye opening and amazingly done. thanks for this! much love to these mothers still taking care of their kids. real responsibility right there.

[@goodenergi]

loved this.. honestly almost brought me to tears!

[@sashty1789]

I'm only 15 but I'm already thinking about the future of my future kids,I want to be the best mom they can have and give them the best life they will deserve. To all you please think about their life before doing something risky. Ruining their life for your satisfaction ain't cool

[@laurenmcelrath896]

I’m 21 I have a 20 month and a baby on the way 20 months ago I learned you can’t “plan on being a parent” every day is something total different life happens things happen but as long as you always put your child first that’s ALL you can do as a parent

[@kindleken1904]

We're same, we all should be aware on our every steps for our future.

[@melanieplays.robloxmelanie5180]

When she started crying 😢 is started feeling her pain 😞💔

[@NyanasTV]

Prayers to u this so the middle child for the video my moms doing good prays to u

[@maryellen1518]

This is just so beautiful and warm. My dad was in prison for 3 years where we couldn't see him and 2 years in jail where we could visit. I know where those kids come from. It is even worse. People stay so much longer than my dad did and I am so grateful. God bless everyone reading this and bless that family

[@abundance6560]

....But how these inmates eyebrows on fleek. Who cutting and shaping them so :)

[@jizzypuff]

They have beauty parlors in prison, it's apart of the program that tries to get the women skills to get jobs in society.

[@nativechique7589]

Dont they just use razors

[@cutieepiee]

@@nativechique7589 lmao razors offer great precision. don't get it twisted

[@hope_revjfgsmith7410]

You’d be shocked at the innovative ways female inmates that are not allowed to have makeup and beauty tools (some facilities do allow it) find to beautify themselves.

[@LyricalMastermind2]

I'm from Minnesota and If you look up the prisons, they have like a menu and list of prices for things. So I know most Minnesota prisons offer very basic makeup.

[@JC-sm4mp]

I would WORK for a reentry program like this. It makes me so emotional seeing such a BEAUTIFUL program. I know these things don't tend to be perfect But look at these kids being raised like human beings, knowing their mothers CONSISTENTLY. my baby cousins were victims to a mother and father who needed some type of help, who weren't around. They call their parents by their first names. I KNOW these parents can SEE HOW much love these babies need. Sad :(

[@rymishere6559]

Your a strong woman your an amazing mother we all have done things we have done but the love of a mother is like no other

[@mads2486]

Im crying, Im so happy that these women are seriously making an effort. I know that even if they arent there 24/7, their kids KNOW that their mothers love them and are trying to become better people so they can give their kids a happy childhood. All love

[@preety-s3z]

God Bless these programs that allow these beautiful Moms to be with their precious children.

[@vixtoriab4731]

You can really see how hard she’s trying to be back to her normal self when she’s around kids like the comfort of being around them,it must be hard for her not being around her children 24/7, when her baby started crying god bless him☹️

[@prettygirlzenithtalia2101]

God bless these children and their mothers🙏 I can’t imagine what it feels like to be locked behind bars and away from your child. The pain would be too much for me. Lots of blessing to each and every one of you💕

[@peymariee_]

Something is wrong with me because I didn't cry at all but I did after because I was thinking bout my dad he drinks but he's trying to quit thank god😢🙏

[@bubblegum_pop2608]

Stay strong i hope he stays sober

[@_emilyyounan_7644]

hey yall

[@Starr349]

I shedded none

[@etan.e]

@@Starr349 me too

[@jackle317]

Me neither

[@foxyhook2981]

Apparently to like numbers I've sheded 64 in like 1 and half minutes Haven't even sheded tear yet

[@Jadenfrmdat3._]

FBI me neither

[@AhtziriLopezCabrera]

Thank you Minnesota and dula program for helping these mommies and these beautiful babies

[@tiatokkesdal1745]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing this, Jesoo!! I hope Taliah & her family all the best in the future. Her children are adorable and their mama looks & sounds so healthy. I hope she keeps up all of her good work. Sober & clean for almost 4 years, it can be done! 🙏🏼

[@LouisFoglia]

Jeesoo, btw, gives me really good notes on my scripts before we record them. Cool that she's now contributing to channel.

[@Cavemanner]

I'm grateful to her and everyone else that makes this channel what it is, and I am especially grateful to you, Lou, for holding it down and not being afraid to talk about some outrageous shit everyone else is ignoring. Keep it up!

[@Theerevert]

I love the re entry program for the mothers!! Wow! Transitioning into caring for their children, living independently and holding jobs getting a head start at being successful and going better. ❤

[@Lovesconquers]

That broke my heart and I know it crushed her heart when her son said I want to stay here 😢. I pray you overcome your trauma and alcoholism. ❤

[@RizzyNiys]

Who else Read it Wrong I read Mom Raise kids while they in prison Well I didn’t read it like that I thought it like that

[@Maddy-is-a-weirdo]

Me too

[@lilydjae1748]

When the baby boy cry and hug....oh Lord that hurt my heart too...bless them my Lord.

[@NyanasTV]

Bless u to coming from the middle child of the video

[@melimunster8362]

God bless these mothers and children♥️ my heart goes out to them

[@Diorrdadoll21]

The little boy crying made me cry he reminds me of my son

[@textingstorycreator5907]

The first mom story rly made me cry especially. Knowing how hard it is to leave your mom from a supervised visits because I had supervised visits with my mom (no thru a jail tho just thought I would add) but it is still rlly hard because you love your mom so much and when they say it’s time to leave it breaks your heart especially being a lil girl and always wondering if your mom is ok and trying to stay strong cause you don’t want her to cry but I’m glad I get to live with my mom now -there is more but it’s a long story -just thought I would add

[@lindsiem.3166]

I'm glad these classes are available for these women, hope they all choose their kids over going back to crime again 💗 no hate at all..

[@iconipad5209]

Lindsie M. Funny how there is none for men to be with there kids

[@annettekittock8110]

@@iconipad5209 Sexism

[@LiveInSydney]

Well done Beme and Jeesoo Park on producing the sort of content that I feel is best suited to the style and format of material that best represents the roots of your growth. This is where you need to be. Human, family, interactions between others. Stay true to this. Bernie in sydney

[@hsodbddeshxbdd779]

This put me in tears she asked her mum if she knew how old she was and he wanted to stay in the jail with her

[@NyanasTV]

This is the girl who asked that question surprise prayers to u 😊

[@mschocolate531]

When the little boy was crying and his mom was crying I felt that😞 that’s so deep it’s crazy

[@momomba]

what sweet mothers. they all truly want what’s best for their babies and therefore best for themselves. kamilah seems like she’s got such a great head on her shoulders and understanding of everything that contributes to being a present and contributing parent that wants what’s best for her child. these are great programs i had never even heard of. i hope this video reaches so many communities and helps other mothers come as far as these beautiful mommas did. bless them and their babies, all so so sweet

[@Suhayb___894]

Oh my god I'm literally crying it's soooo emotional

[@hoesmadhoesmad9868]

I cried when her youngest kid wanted to stay with her

[@Jay-nn3rq]

I'm so blessed I can't imagine what those kids have to go through

[@alexiatorres594]

That broke my heart the mom tells her she loves her and the lil girl just says okay that hurts me too

[@l0cal_l0s3r]

i wish they would have had this when my mom was incarcerated. i haven’t seen her since my 6th birthday, and i just turned 16. i miss her every single day. i’m so happy they have programs like this, it’s amazing. they should have these programs in all states.

[@alvinaelliott8722]

Pray to God that He will reunite you and your Mommy.

[@avarayy]

the first lady’s son lowkey looks like xxxtentacion when he was a baby

[@madigongas6927]

Ava yes

[@vickyvelazquez4923]

Nnkl

[@bearxfacedanielle7125]

@ he's a toddler..

[@mariacast89]

Ava YESSSS THATS WHAT I SAID 😭

[@jayjackwya]

BearxfaceDanielle SO? 😂😂