MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE FELON

[@JessicaKent]

See that light..yea it dies half way thru and its not centered bc...welllll its me 🤣🤦‍♀️ Love u guys haha ❤

[@leahmcclain4442]

It's all good! I love seeing your videos! They make my mornings!

[@caramiller1806]

We all forgive you, love!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Thebedimade2024]

Dont worry about the light jess lol. Love you hun.

[@emansona]

Love your vids.

[@bleifreiesweib6655]

Don’t worry, you don’t need no extra light. You sharing your story are like an inspiring light yourself! 💡🔦🕯💛

[@betsybabf748]

I used to work in the juvenile courts. I've found when the kids expressed they always wanted to be 'anywhere but here', it's usually more about being 'anyone but me' They imagine another situation/place as becoming a different person, or another version of themselves, but we take ourselves & our problems/hurts anywhere we go. They just need help to feel secure and thrive being the person they are, in any place.

[@merncat3384]

💔

[@Retro-2-now]

I like the Eminem lyric in there “I can’t tell you what it really is, I can only tell you what it feels like”😂

[@Retro-2-now]

@Molly Jackson 😂

[@Retro-2-now]

@Molly Jackson same

[@katyaks8770]

Lol I straight up thought she was about to spit a few verses!

[@FutureDanceMom123]

that’s the first thing i thought 😂

[@CodyRae11]

I quote Em all the damn time. Did so in a job interview once: "Success is my only mother fucking option, failure's NOT! " 🤦

[@jo-madiison]

i’m currently going through a tough spot. and i swear that you have inspired me in the smallest ways to even get up in the morning. i love you and i’m grateful for u everyday

[@germanyblair4210]

Keep a smile on your face hope you have a good day

[@natalie5707]

You got this Jo!! Brighter days are ahead!!!

[@Raphaelkungfupanda]

I’m rooting for you, Jo! Things will get better. Keep smiling.

[@adrianeballard]

You got this!

[@merncat3384]

💞

[@tyannajanae8805]

approaching a year clean and you’ve been with me every step of the way without knowing! thank you! be safe

[@JessicaKent]

❤🙏🔥😭🙌

[@aurorarigdon4952]

Congratulations!! 🎉❤️

[@MindyBeee]

💐💐💐💐💐💖💕

[@CodyRae11]

I LOVE THIS!!

[@stardiamond6687]

You remind me SO much of myself, I've been on the same doc as you since I was 14, I've always been in active addiction. Here I am 21 with no veins left at my rock bottom. I've never wanted to get sober so bad before, I've been watching you for a while now & you give me hope. Thank you. 💜

[@aurorarigdon4952]

You are worthy. You are beautiful. You can beat this ❤️

[@arielle.shvarts]

I’m a recovering addict ive been clean for 1.5 years. It’s so inspiring to listen to another woman’s success story and and you really really inspire me . Thank you for making these videos, I’m really happy I came across your channel ❤️

[@shadowbannedshorty]

i dont know you but i am so proud of you for 1.5 years! that’s amazing 💕

[@audreyhogan8285]

Congrats

[@raqueldain9223]

you are so wonderful jess, seeing your journey is so incredible.

[@smoorej]

What’s amazing is that you always own up to your behavior and accept responsibility for it. There are so many places you could assign “blame”, but doing so would subvert recovery. You are the poster child for successful return to sobriety.

[@CodyRae11]

BEST COMMENT OF THE DAY!!!

[@juliap6215]

girl you are honestly my inspiration.

[@Musicsports]

I am a recovering addict. Have been sober for 11 years. I must say, I learn things every time I listen to your channel. People need to understand that you can be sober, but you still have to address the underlying issues or you will be miserable. Thanks for what you do.

[@sydney.mp4]

me to myself: you can watch one, ONE video before starting your essay and you can't spend 30 minutes looking for one me opening youtube: oh jess posted well that was an easy decision

[@Savvy_lurker_14]

I relate too much lol

[@Desiree2297]

Sis....don’t call me out like that...😂😂😂

[@GlamourCat1920]

I can relate!

[@emilyraposo4216]

I literally also feel that “anywhere but here” mentality I’m 26 I still feel like that

[@stargazer2042]

I feel a milder version of that. I don't want to buy a house or heavy furniture because I don't want to be tied down anywhere. But I wish I were enjoying such pleasures instead of my much more mobile conditions.

[@nevermindthe]

I wonder what teenage Jessica would make of adult Jessica? Do you think she'd have listened to your advice now? Just curious

[@CodyRae11]

STELLLLARRRR question!!!!

[@ashleyw6160]

Nope lol...teenage Jess wouldn't listen to anyone 🤣💯 love her so much tho!!!💕

[@jennSalvate]

I don't think teenage Jess would listen to herself. Jess had her mind set from a young age to not be poor, make fast money by selling drugs. She wasn't listening to anyone. There's many young ones out there just like young Jess, sadly..

[@TimmyTickle]

@@ashleyw6160 Teenage Jess would be too high to give AF

[@merncat3384]

@@CodyRae11 that IS a great question

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Feeling alone and that everyone wants to change you, know one understands you, your not the only one to feel that way, and it's no fun, actually pretty miserable

[@chrishorbatt3504]

@Molly Jackson I apretiate that, just not my reality!

[@RamaNasikkar]

You're a beautiful role model. I hope you know that

[@TheLauren1113]

As a mother of a 14 and 15 year old, it’s hard for me to imagine my kids going through this. I watch you because you are interesting and as a lawyer, I am interested in your path.

[@DonC98]

Yessss i raced home in the snow for this. Now for Jen’s video!

[@JessicaKent]

Drive safe lol

[@DonC98]

@@JessicaKent haha i was gonna play it through my car and listen to it on the way home but I beat you to it! 😝❤️

[@DarkbutNotsinister]

My whole morning is discombobulated!! Jen’s uploading a little late. I ALWAYS start with Jen.

[@fraydizs7302]

snow? sheesh is 50 degrees F where i live

[@DonC98]

@@fraydizs7302 welcome to canada lmfao

[@skailyralexander]

Your pictures from back then compared to now are amazing, you haven't aged/changed... Cheers to good Genes!!!! Love and support from Zimbabwe!

[@brittanyp9334]

I 1000% agree! addiction is a disease, not a parenting fail. ANYONE can become an addict. I was a great kid, straight A student, never got into trouble, had an AMAZING home life, great family, and I still became an addict.

[@jengarc77]

Because of the fact that my mental health is so entangled with my addiction, I chose a dual diagnosis center for my rehab. I've been clean and sober for 5 years as of end of January. I truly don't think it would have been a success had they not paid any attention to both sides of my problem.

[@Notmyrealname69420]

Love your videos Jess, your videos helped make me try out being completely sober after relapsing on my DOC hard during the pandemic. My story isn’t as intense as yours but I related a lot and am now trying out the sober life before just giving up my 20s and maybe even my life to opioid addiction. Thanks so much for sharing how you got clean, got 5 months sober

[@hareem1585]

There are soo many similarities between addiction and self harm. I personally have never used any sorts of substance but the way you describe your situation is exactly how i feel when i self harm

[@ryanm7249]

I hope you get help so you can stop self-harming yourself. There is plenty of help out there and people who would love to support you. I pray you find those people and recover.

[@kaneedabreeze6830]

You can be addicted to self harm. Addiction isnt just drugs and alcohol, its whatever compulsive behavior we use to make ourselves feel okay

[@patrickpieters5435]

Very well said, "Addiction is often the surface problem". Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, etc are the underlying, root causes, for addiction. Thank you for being so real, and straight-up, Jess. Great video, wish you much success in your personal life, and with sobriety.

[@manibarnett7791]

My boyfriend and I are 5 months clean, your videos have helped me so much to understand our minds and brains. I love you Jessica xoxoxo

[@BabvBlues]

inspirational

[@Sarah-tu8bf]

I just want to let you know that watching your channel has been therapeutic in so many ways. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. You have given me more hope for myself. I am working on my own self hatred, my anger problems, tackling my depression and anxiety by trying to retrain my thinking. Therapy has already opened so many doors for me in terms of identifying the underlying issues that have led me to self sabotage and hurt myself and others with negative habits and patterns. Anyways, just wanted to say thank you so much for the example you’ve been for me in terms of mental health and bettering yourself and building your healthy future.

[@mischarowe]

Anxiety and depression are physically exhausting. And can have long term affects on your physical health. It's important to tell people this. Thanks so much for always saying what needs to be said. :)

[@rogers6415]

Jessica - Your videos are inspiring, you show that it is possible for people to change. Thanks.

[@akazeek]

im an addict of 10 years but i literally cant muster the courage to reach for help or even tell anyone i need it. i have a family friends and whole career fooled thinking im okay but nobody knows the real me. not one person. ive felt so scared and trapped for years. im telling anyone who needs to hear it, stay the fuck away from drugs and alcohol. its ruined my entire mentality and connection with humanity. please just save yourself before its to late.

[@akazeek]

@@leah2700 thank you.

[@akazeek]

@@leah2700 i feel so defeated so disappointed in myself thank you for your kind words

[@bexbayman7638]

Don't be disappointed in yourself, it doesn't make you a bad person. I don't understand the situation, but I feel pain for you. Thank you for your advice. I'm 14 and would probably be the person you'd least expect to drink or take drugs, but you will be helping people out there with that simple message. I hope you can find help soon and I hope you are well. It will be okay.

[@paigestuart1515]

Girl I was doing all of the same stuff you were at the same age! The only difference is that I didn’t have to deal with probation/parole because I never got caught and haven’t been arrested. I was doing soo many awful things at such a young age and now I have an 11 year old niece which is how old I was when I smoked bud for the first time and I literally could never imagine my niece doing anything like that or even thinking that way! At that age we shouldn’t even know about half of the shit that I was doing but sadly I had/have very bad depression, anxiety, and extreme trauma that I have been through in my life that only pushed me closer to all of the drugs and harmful behaviors that I experienced as a literal child! I’m almost 26 now with an almost 6 year old son and I am thankfully doing so much better than I would have ever imagined! I feel extremely blessed for everything I have and everything that I’ve worked so hard for! And honestly if I could go back I’m not sure that I would even change any of it because all of that has made me who I am today and has made me the mother that my son needs. I am seriously so proud of how far you’ve come Jess! I know first hand that overcoming all of that craziness is the farthest thing from easy but it is so worth it in the end!💯❤️🙏

[@kennethvaten9259]

Great video! For me, your videos are replacing the speaker meetings that are closed for the pandemic. So glad I subscribed!

[@akoczurshaw]

You should totally reach out to Vice or I wish they’d reach out to you- and do your story on their show “my life as a teenaged felon”. I never get sick of hearing your story-it resonates near and dear to my heart and my story as I’m sure to many apart of the RoD crew. I love how eloquently you are able to discuss “us, the “addicts”, POV” to those who are on the outside of things. Thank you for consistently working to bridge the gap between both worlds so there could be more understanding on both sides. Also, I wish when I was younger (in my teens especially) there was a KZbin (easily accessible) person talking about these truths not only about addiction but mental health. Perspectives that just weren’t shunning mental health and addiction. Maybe if I realized the connection addiction and mental health before I ended up going to rehab, I wouldn’t have carried so much resentment. Idk, just thanks for being you. Much love girl, stay safe 💕

[@valerylopez3595]

Yay, some Jess! Perfect start to a Monday!🖤

[@devorahfonn613]

You such a inspiration, you are an example that if one wants to change for the better, they can.. With hard work! Well done for how far you have come, sending love from South Africa! Stay safe and healthy

[@kennie1814]

HI JESS! i just wanna say- i’m so fucking glad i found your channel when i did…my life story is literally so far, EXACTLY like yours. thank GOD i found you, because i woulda kept shooting up otherwise… thanks to you i worked up the courage to ask for help from my parents and im celebrating sobriety, as bittersweet as it is right now! FUCKING THANK YOU 😭🙏

[@claudiaskeirik5296]

I never done drugs or being arrested or anything like what you went through. It’s very nice of you to share your experiences deeply & honestly.

[@joannapride7876]

I love listening to you talk baby girl because you have educated yourself so much and right now what you’re speaking about is not being able to explain how depression and anxiety feels and that it’s physical hundred percent you’re so right on that!

[@sarahmcclelland334]

I’m so glad I found your channel, I knew next to nothing about prison (outside of TV but that doesn’t count) and now after watching your videos, I strongly believe in prison reform. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge with us, I love watching your videos!

[@robotbanana4261]

You are totally correct Jessica. Depression and anxiety aren’t just mental.

[@TheSummerStrawberry]

I found your channel yesterday and i’m so glad that i did! I knew nothing about prison last week, but now i’m educated and i’m so glad i am

[@katejenn]

Thank you for bringing awareness to the fact that with mental illness comes physiologic and very visceral symptoms that are very much real and not psychosomatic in all cases.

[@at1with0]

I have six misdemeanors and am 48 of 52 anger management class so very soon I will have paid my debt to society, so to speak. I have schizophrenia and I am an addict and a self-mutilater. I love your videos.

[@nicolelewonkenobi]

Your intro always make me soooo home sick for Chicago! I was last there in January, but only to see my best friend's father who was dying. I didn't get to make it to the city, which I would do otherwise. I have wanted to visit so badly but got the flu from my last trip home, I don't want to risk getting COVID-19, especially with IL having the highest cases of COVID. I really, really hope I get to visit soon!

[@emilyhorner3246]

Can you remember the first day you first had access to drugs, and why you decided to take them? Thank you so much on behalf of all your subscribers for your honesty, openness and education on the topic of addiction. You seem like such a kind person & as someone who doesn't have an addicted bone in my body, you inspire me to stay strong, hope for a better future & I'm learning so much from you ❤ (PS- your daughters are adorable!)

[@TerPer1969]

Another great video! As I've said before I appreciate how genuine you truly are. I'm 105 days sober & Jessica you were my IOP program, thanks!

[@kl4227]

I’d love a video more on mental health. Anxiety, depression etc. I think people knowing their not alone and your experience is so relatable! You’re so right I never thought about addiction routing from mental illness. Wow

[@AliciaM5555]

Jess I love how you describe addiction so much thank you. I am also a recovering addict with mental health issues so yes I struggle. 💓

[@mattherrera2659]

It’s amazing how many addicts including myself felt different growing up that made it seem like I was not ok with myself and I was willing to do anything to change how I was feeling. This started the process of not wanting to feel. If I only knew that my problem was not how I was feeling but how I was thinking. A lot of distortion in my beliefs and thoughts. Your message is so important because I think you shed a lot of light on many situations going on with young people and adults facing ourselves in the recovery process. We may have created our problems but nobody is telling us to get better on our own. Thank you for helping me and many others know we are not alone.

[@zulemazahir666]

I'm so dang grateful for people like you, Christina, EOS, etc sharing your stories. You've all came such a long way and for the first time I have more hope for myself, since I just didn't relate much or witness people getting better. It's still scary from how much treatment (mainly mental health) I've already done and hasn't changed enough. It definitely feels better knowing I'm not alone though and this definitely felt like an appropriate video to say this on. 🖤

[@annieworroll4373]

Great point about mental health. I've known addicts that got sober not through rehab as such, but through therapy and medication for the underlying issues. Obviously many people need rehab itself and that's fine, the best way to get sober is going to depend on the individual and their circumstances, but treating underlying mental health problems is absolutely key in any case. I've also noticed that the people I've known who are best at taking or leaving drugs tend to have the fewest underlying issues. A lack of underlying issues is certainly not a guarantee that you're protected from addiction, but what I've seen from this end definitely supports underlying issues as being a huge part of addiction in general.

[@brenscholz]

your story is so admirable, im so glad you can share it with the world. i am learning a lot from you, not only about addiction but the prison system, you help me to see these issues from another point of you and to be more empathetic. you’re such a good example of redemption. i am not an addict, but i look up to you as a personal level. you are so strong, i dont know if you really understand it. i hope you keep blooming and cant wait to see what the future brings for you! love and best wishes from argentina 🇦🇷♥️

[@emilithompson]

Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us. I binge watched all your videos in about a week. You truly are amazing.

[@marybelle]

My anxiety and depression have physical effects too and can make me freeze and be unable to move for various amounts of time!

[@mandeemisunderstood4944]

Your life sounds so parallel to my own. We do recover! 2/11/13 for me. Your videos are so inspirational. You have already accomplished so much to be proud and thankful for! This video is extremely on point. I literally feel your explanations in your stories about your past struggles. They were my own. I will never forget the way my past felt. Sobriety is much more satisfying now taking a look back at my past. Your channel is one of my favorites! So much inspiration from such a beautiful soul! I love your stories. They remind me of how far I've come. And that I never want to go back. Your video content can really help some to stop and think. Help them to realize they are worth the recovery and so much more! Much love to you and your channel! I love what you're doing! Keep this amazing work up love!🙏💕

[@pinkgiraffe378]

The feeling alone thing is so relatable honestly.

[@mmc8539]

This resonates with me so much, despite our different situations, the underlying problems were similar. Many teenagers feel this way, however we fail as a society to recognize this. I was a habitual truant, however nobody cared because I was an honor student with a 3.8 GPA. My mom was a teacher at my high school, which further protected me from scrutiny. I was severely depressed, anxious, and struggling with a severe eating disorder, however everyone just assumed I was rebelling and being obstinate. I was miserable, suicidal, and screaming for help, but nobody, even the many therapists my parents dragged me to, noticed. I’m 28 now and working as a nurse practitioner in a forensic mental health institute with male adults and adolescents. I still struggle with my mental health, and most recently have been diagnosed with PTSD and needed to take a couple months leave to deal with that and a relapse of anorexia. I’ve always wanted to help others and my experiences have allowed me to empathize and relate to my patients in ways that others in my profession cannot. However, interestingly enough, many people in the field have some personal experience that allows them to do the same. Thank you for sharing your story. I admire your ability to be open and honest as well as your tenacity and strength. I use your videos with my patients to show them they can succeed and persevere despite their less than ideal circumstances.

[@Loserkid420]

Girl you’re changed your life and gave birth in prison . your story is inspiring. i myself have got in shit with the law and now am changing my life

[@CoCo1989]

I really wish I could go back in time and tell young Jessica that eventually, everything is going to be okay.

[@CodyRae11]

I feel this every time I watch a Christina video. 💔😭🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜

[@ClockworkWriter]

That's exactly how my anxiety feels. Whenever I have a major attack, I can't breathe and I literally feel like I'm drowning. It's one of the worst feelings ever.

[@melissaharris5688]

This video is very eye opening for me. There are so many similarities between how we both grew up, although I somehow never faced the law. And I still feel the “anywhere but here” mentality, and I’m 30. I can’t seem to shake it, no matter what I try. I have a very additive personality, and idk how to turn bad habits into good ones. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@brooklynbby9655]

I truly love your videos , they really help with keeping me on the right track. I’ve been clean for 3 months on the 9th and life has literally never been better .

[@HeatherLeiigh]

I loove the new gamer-style lights! Everyyone seems to be doing this lately but i love the way it looks!

[@Rachel-cy2io]

Thank you for sharing this with us! It’s so interesting to hear your perspective and try to understand a little more ❤️

[@amandahatfield5763]

I have a idea for a video, you should zoom with a subscriber who has suffered from addiction also. I absolutely love it when creators involve their subscribers.

[@avalonw8117]

I am 15 and I've never been interested in substances but so many of the feelings you described I relate to so much as far as feeling like your drowning and trapped. But for me it's because I am so far behind in school and I truly feel like I am at the point of no return.

[@kaitlynkkkkk]

3 minutes after being uploaded & i'm here!!!!! 🥰 not feeling too well today so your video is definitely helping! love you Jess

[@carlab2626]

y’all are so niceee

[@AlexxMaria0]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@Gail_the_Snail]

Hey Jess, I’ll take advantage of being early to suggest a video topic. What if you talked about addiction in the suburbs? About moms who are so dependent on adderall for example to keep going. There’s such a stigma in this population as they’re not viewed as a bad addicted as those in prison or in the streets bc of their economic means. I think it would be interesting to bring awareness to this situation by talking about this reality and some statistics about it. Love you, your fam & your channel!!

[@melodian13]

I second this!

[@Georgiagr-uf5kq]

That's a good issue to talk about. I know alot of wine mom's as I call them. All they do is drink wine and pop addies.

[@hdub7]

Wow! Incredible. You are so strong and brave. I've been watching your videos for awhile. Very inspiring. Onward and Upwards! Thank you for saying it's a disease and not a parenting fail.

[@lyndiclouse583]

Yes!! I'm not being lazy I sometimes am fighting to get up to get ready because of depression. My body aches. Or waking up like you are smothering trying to breathe because my anxiety. 💔💔💔 Trying to make it through my crazy rollercoaster.

[@NinjaFalllow]

Was there ever one moment or something someone said that stuck with you that started the gears in your brain that helped you realize "maybe it's not everyone else, maybe it's me"?

[@sueh9170]

Wtf, I'm 52 and I learn a lot about me from your videos. Thank you so much!

[@lisby567]

I know everyone’s story is different, but in highschool I also had counselors and ppl who jus didn’t seem to get what I was going through. So I’m wondering at that highschool age- what do you think someone could have said to you or did that would have made a real difference and made you feel like doing better?

[@CodyRae11]

I Love this question!!!

[@marijamarkovic6546]

i think it would be very interesting to hear about your school life. for example, your favorite and less favorite subjects and professors, your interests and views on the system back then📚 btw love all of your videos💜

[@debb755]

You conquered your obstacles, your a beautiful young woman. The best of luck to you!!!

[@JosephineMarieMums]

I knew you were a Virgo. I’m one as well, our birthdays are less than a week apart. You are so strong and beautiful. 🖤

[@alexshaver7255]

another amazing video thank you for making these they help!! im over one year sober because your videos showed me it IS possible to recover

[@zhoradaiyu5184]

I'm a 19 year old university student in Europe, and I'm pretty vanilla. I dont do drugs, and I barely drink (legal drinking age here is 18), because my grandfather was an alcoholic so my parents are pretty careful with alcohol themselves. My father once told me to be careful how much I drink when I had 2 drinks in one week. But your story inspires me so much, I love learning about american criminal systems, and mental health issues.

[@not.samcooke]

whoa! seeing that pic of you and Jen all blurred out was wild!

[@ryanm7249]

This is the earliest I've been! Thank you for sharing your story and I'm glad you have come so far!

[@ivy.sea.ink.]

I’m going to tell you the flip side of this. When I was a teenager, I went the opposite direction, and was honest about my mental health problems. This ended up being the biggest regret of my life. My family was breathing down my neck just like your parole officer. They would GPS my phone and take me away from my friends when I wasn’t even doing anything illegal. They would freak out and lock me in psych units for almost no reason at all. I was put on way too much medication, when at the end of the day, all I wanted was a friend. Something so small- my loneliness- was blown way out of proportion, into basically a 24/7 “suicide watch” for years of my life. It was because of this that I started drinking and smoking alot of weed as soon as I discovered it when I was about 18 years old. And I definitely went overboard, for the same reason- because I needed some kind of freedom. I agree that mental health is important; but it also needs to be done right, with the understanding that people also need thier freedom. Mental health counseling should not be the same as parole.

[@GeeBri]

Thank you for your honesty so you can help people going through addiction currently.

[@irenakozmos7373]

Dear Jessica, this is such a good description of that state of mind, heartbreaking. I just want to hug that little Jessica and tell her how wonderful she is... But, what is it, in your opinion, that would have helped you at that time, that could have pulled you out? Is there some kind of advice you can give to parents, friends, anyone who is feeling helpless watching a loved one on a downward spiral? Do a video on that, please!

[@amandahatfield5763]

Literally so inspirational

[@Princessbeautymua]

Great video! That blurry pic u showed when u said you'd go to your friends house in the beginning of the video looks just like Jen Cuttíng.

[@lindseybruins2801]

Well said. Thank you.

[@JuMixBoox]

I'd be interested to hear what you would tell yourself, it anyone in a similar position at that age, why drugs / dealing are bad? How your perception has changed, what you've realised, etc.

[@lynncrf]

That would make a great video!

[@confidentcringe]

I am not 3 minutes in and I am crying this hits so close to home at the moment Jessica your so amazing

[@auzangelful]

I found it interesting when you said that you felt alone and that in school you could have gone to your friends or teachers and asked for help. Another way of looking at it were you REALLY wanting help to stop or were you subconsciously not ready to stop using. I have been around many different addicts and I was also in a toxic relationship and he would turn into a monster whether high or drunk and the next morning he was "sorry" and would never drink or use again until a few hours later when the craving and urges started he would take and the vicious circle just kept going round and round. A part of you back then probably wanted to stop and ask for help but were you actually READY to permanently stop. Just purely another way of looking at it and I may be totally wrong. I'm so happy that finally, in the end you turned your life around 😊

[@pinkgiraffe378]

Thank you for being so truthful and authentic on this channel. 💗

[@TunnelV1sion]

Ayyy some good recovery content to get the morning going. I'm bout it. Thanks, Jess!

[@vmarch595]

Watching your videos is like going to church but without the guilt trip

[@bellaella4155]

You are the light ❤️❤️❤️❤️ free as a bird

[@morgankatz3201]

I watch all your videos. Amazing and inspiring! You're one of my favorite youtubers.

[@pinkgiraffe378]

Wow 14 is so young. Jess really has had a crazy life.

[@ajourneysaved4311]

Saw a short on nurse story. Sounds similar to experiences I've had in mental health facilities.

[@embergqvist7900]

Always giving me great content

[@brittany5872]

Love you girl you’re so strong and such an inspiration !!!

[@anoushkalodha2418]

I agree to your point... stress, anxiety and other mental health disorders can all be felt in the body. Unfortunately, medicine and science have failed to explain this.... it its linked with the production of feel good hormones like serotonin, GABA etc. And do you know where hormone production is really linked to? The microbes in your gut . Poor digestive health, substances, tons of different antibiotics and antidepressants, constant stress in life, bad relationships, toxicity etc are the reasons why people suffer from physical, mental and autoimmune issues. Our system has really failed us. People who are in dire need of support, proper diet and lifestyle are instead being thrown into jails and prisons and given various detoxifying pills, antipsychotics etc. But what they really need is to to realize their own worth in this world, reduce in their toxin exposure, change in their crappy diet , getting off those horrid substances ruining their body and rebuilding their life with nutrients, happiness, support and therapy.

[@pinkgiraffe378]

So inspiring 🤍