Prison Medical Care

[@alllifeisasong]

I'm guessing that jails/prisons offering medications was unheard of when you went in. Jails offering detox meds is a new thing. In recent years, prisoners have successfully sued because opioid dependency is considered a medical condition. So, basically the courts have compelled institutions to offer it. So, it's a matter of the state/county deciding it's more expensive to be sued than it is to offer the medications.

[@JessicaKent]

Makes sense! Thank you for telling me! Random but I went to pin your comment and almost deleted it on accident so I just had a panic attack for a second 😂 Such a ME thing to do. Lol have a good day!

[@she_evel]

I hope I NEVER go back, but that's good to know. You can die from opiate and alcohol withdrawal. I've been on Klonopin (legally) for at least 25 yrs and benzodiazepine withdrawl SUX! OMG, every time I feel like I'm dying!

[@alllifeisasong]

@@JessicaKent that's a me thing to do also. Lol. I just watched a really good news story/mini-documentary on it in the last couple weeks. That's how I knew this. It's somewhere here on you tube, lol. I'll see if I can find it. I'm not sure every jail/prison is on board, but the good news is that the results have been positive so far, so it's only going to get more difficult for the institutions who aren't on board to justify not providing it. It was a great video. Have a good day as well!

[@booboogirl1994]

Cook county (Chicago) has a methadone program but when I went to a suburb county they did not offer it even with my own meds.

[@alllifeisasong]

@@she_evel I have been through it. Awful doesn't begin to describe it. There just aren't adequate words. Sending you love, good thoughts and prayers for continued hope, peace and healing.

[@katarinakovrlija3372]

I think mental health in prisons should be talked about waaay more.

[@mitch5502]

are you sure? just stop and think for a moment, should it be talked about waaay more and not waaaay more? I look forward to reading your response, thank you.

[@katarinakovrlija3372]

@@mitch5502 you're right, you've given me a lot to think about, thank you 😂

[@elsieANNxo]

For both the inmates and the staffing.

[@MsAmaya15]

I completely agree. I get doing the crime and doing the time but there NEEDS TO BE MORE REHABILITATION.

[@katarinakovrlija3372]

@@MsAmaya15 exactly!!

[@HerbertLandei]

US: Treats people like animals Also US: Why are people behaving like animals???

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@katiestar5245]

You always get so emotional when you talk about being pregnant in prison. So sorry you went through that but so happy about where you and Micah are today. Sending you tons of love

[@mitch5502]

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[@fuhgetabatit1051]

It disgusts me how feminine hygiene is considered a “luxury”.

[@early.autumn.summer]

It’s awful, and the fact that there’s a luxury tax on those products, ugh

[@rickpickle]

respectfully, i have to wonder if this situation will improve with a growing movement that considers gender a "social construct"

[@lilyrose7082]

When is was in jail briefly thank goodness, they would be cheap with the sanitary napkins because we’d use them for the 🥶 freezing metal toilet seat. It was a write up if you got caught!

[@PtSXXVIIX]

It’s gross, i think it’s so stupid, give people what they need!

[@catherinegallagher1101]

Schools in uk are giving out sanitary towels to people in schools and stuff but in prison I don’t think it works that way when I think they should be provided for nothing as it’ is more ther nature there is no stopping this unless on pill or have stem in arm that stops periods

[@Dungeonfreak]

Everyone should have their most basic needs like hygiene and underwear met even if they’ve broken the law, not bleeding everywhere isn’t a luxury.

[@meahdahlgren5875]

Right ❤

[@cloudquest8006]

I work in blood banking, and honestly I never even considered the (pretty obvious, in hindsight) fact that prisons have medical centers in them and use blood products and perform blood transfusions too. I heard about our org transporting some platelets to a prison (platelet transfusions are oftentimes done for people undergoing chemotherapy) and I realized that I had never even considered that a prison inmate could be battling cancer. It opened my eyes so much to my own ignorance, and to the fact that I had not been recognizing prison inmates as full people. Of course people in prison have healthcare needs; they're just people who have been charged with breaking a law. It really horrified me to realize that that had never occurred to me, and how that spoke to how I used to think about people in prison. It was even more shocking I think because for a long time I've considered myself a big proponent of healthcare as a right and of improving healthcare... but I had never even given a thought to an entire section of the population who too often have their healthcare needs ignored or under-served. I spoke to a blood donor once, while asking him to come in and donate to help combat an extreme shortage of his blood type this past summer. He told me he was a corrections officer, and he would only come donate if I promised him the blood wouldn't be sent to a prison. He told me that he "disagrees" with the "lifestyle" prison inmates lead (you mean the lifestyle of being in prison????) and that he believes they don't deserve access to blood transfusions. This guy is directly in charge of inmates' lives and he straight-up admitted-no sugarcoating, zero shame, to a total stranger-that he doesn't think they deserve to live! What the fuck! This is basic life-saving medical care! And he thinks they don't deserve it, categorically, because they committed and/or were held liable for a crime. That blew my mind and even further showed me how fucked up the way we view prison inmates and ex-convicts is. I have so much respect for what you're doing with this channel. When I started watching, I just thought it was interesting to get some more perspective. But I've realized over more time watching your videos how incredibly important what you're doing is, how important it is for people who have been to prison and for recovered addicts to have a voice and for the human rights violations that too often occur in prisons to be talked about openly.

[@arianedenise8223]

Not being given detox meds especially for Xanax and alcohol is so dangerous, seizures, death ect. I hope EVERY jail begins to provide detox meds soon.,.

[@remedywithin]

I did 24hrs in jail it was hell. I haven’t any plans to go back. Plus being disabled it was a terrible experience. Yet my eyes are far more open now. Wishing you the best in 2020. 176 days sober. It’s a new life and eyes.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

Congrats♡♡♡ Proud of you!

[@soundslikefireball4499]

You got this !

[@fionapolson5051]

remedywithin that’s awesome!! Congratulations

[@cloudsunicorns194]

I did 9 hours on some bull$

[@alyssahamlett]

Congratulations that's a big deal!!!!!!!!

[@tracytyrrell7166]

"im not mean mugging u, IM BLIND" 🤣🤣🤣 Jessica u crack me up 😂😂😂

[@gypsy-nr9zd]

That’s how I be feelin without glasses

[@shariwalker2964]

I got my eyes corrected in the military and I remember my first thought of the benefit of it being ‘if I get sent to county jail I won’t have to worry about glasses or contacts’ and I haven’t even gotten a traffic ticket 🤓

[@katymcausland3738]

New years eve was my 10 yr clean date can i get a whoop whoop!

[@emilyfox-wells6300]

Katy McAusland WHOOP WHOOP X

[@christinec2718]

Congrats. Keep up the good work❤️

[@tabitha9723]

WHOOP WHOOP WELL DONE 💚

[@tabathiagaskin7992]

You go girl!! 🎉🎊

[@ceeteajay5436]

Good Job!!

[@smoorej]

Wow!!! I cannot wait to walk into Barnes and Noble and see your face on the “New Non Fiction” table. I would buy your book in a heartbeat. You are truly inspirational.

[@Tabbycat7219]

Although I was never in prison, I was in a Psych ward for a while, and in my opinion, It's just as bad as prison. Everything you speak about is so similar to my experience even though I wasn't in Jail, It definitely felt like a prison. You have inspired me to start a channel talking about my experience. We have to bring change to these fucked up systems.

[@manfaamarie]

I've been in both and I would choose the psych ward over and over again.

[@sarahdoe6945]

I have severe PTSD from being in a psych ward. Part of it is watching a diabetic girl nearly die because they refused to give her medication. Their reasoning was “you’re fat, you don’t deserve your medication.” Psych wards shouldn’t fucking exist.

[@IsabellaFrank2]

Psych wards are awful but they are not prison. Not even close

[@suicidememes.-.5195]

I’ve been in 3 psych wards 2 in Texas 1 in New Mexico idk how others are in other states but hearing from family members that went to jail and this woman’s channel about prison. Based on my expierence I would rather be in a psych ward. It is nowhere close to prison or even jail. You get medical and psych help those are luxuries also you get a decent bed and 3 meals with snacks. And the food isn’t slop. Idk what country or state your from but it is not comparable.

[@suicidememes.-.5195]

Also you get TV, games, books, warm meals, soda, a warm bedroom, activities like the gym or outside time, smoke breaks, and 1 place I went to had computer access. Maybe I was very lucky but psych wards are not prison.

[@Lisasanti1]

The pain in your eyes breaks my heart when you were talking about your treatment after having Micah. You are so strong, SO strong. ♥️

[@nikitasantamaria]

I've been waiting for this video from you. I could write you a whole book on what my friend told me about the medical system where she is, one of the biggest things was a women in her dorm was complaining of chest pains and the nursing staff just told her it was nothing.... That women died of a heart attack shorty after, another one my frie told me about was a women lost her finger due to the poor medical care where she's at. So sad and crazy

[@JessicaKent]

😔😔😔

[@Rebmik23]

Nikita SantaMaria hi Nikita! I am so incredibly sorry for your less. I am a former CO from Indiana and saw this same situation in our facility, a facility that I was trying to change. I have a channel from the uniform side of things, if you are interested in checking it out

[@noramcnabb1361]

You and doctor mike should talk about how unhealthy this is.

[@Lloyd-Black]

That would be an awesome collaboration video.

[@jofosho2]

This!!!

[@abigailsaunders5759]

Yes Queen!

[@Jediahbear]

10/10 need this collab

[@pigeonhofmann3756]

Awesome 👏

[@carsongill968]

“i can’t wait to see where 2020 takes us!” me watching in august of 2020- 👁👄👁

[@ashleymclean8894]

Hahaha straight into quarantine

[@kayleed2497]

November like- 🙃💀

[@sarahstacy5746]

December haha

[@romancereject7615]

Me watching in January 2021 👁👄👁

[@itskate6957]

@@romancereject7615 mhmmm

[@Cathleen861]

I was a nurse at our county jail, and my heart broke every time one of our inmates had to go see our dentist. He was brutal! Totally incompetent and heartless.

[@khloediamantis5542]

When you spoke ABOUT the treatment towards women in prison, it made me sick. the correctional system must be reformed in the US. thank you for shedding light on these topics. It is truly inspiring and very informative. love you Jessica XO

[@terieanngraham6403]

I hope that you're not just doing Invisalign for hateful people online.. I hope that if you're going to do it.. you would be doing it even if you weren't an 'influencer'' because you are beautiful either way 👑👑

[@taylort8133]

I was trying to talk to my mother about the bad care in prisons and jails. She thinks they have it made and have tvs in the rooms and mp3 players, food, all the medical care you could want. I just looked at her completely bewildered. This is what people genuinely believe goes on. I said no thats not in any way shape or form how it is and she said the same thing a ton of people say “well youre in prison its not supposed to be fun” 🙄

[@JessicaKent]

Most people just don't understand and thats ok! I don't wish prison on ..most anyone.

[@janani1826]

That happens too but it’s not the majority and it’s not tax payers money a lot of the time - they get stuff other way (drones mostly in the uk the same as drugs)

[@pukeachu]

Never been an inmate, but I was a CO at Frontera once, where I had more sex than I'd ever had in my life prior. There's no act those gals WOULDN'T submit to, in exchange for fresh panties, a pack of Menthols, or/and a couple of extra tampons

[@ckblackwoodmusic]

"...not mean-mugging, I'm blind!" You're the cutest, Jess

[@harmonymoxham1719]

I thought she was saying meme mugging. I was trying to figure out what meme mugging was lol

[@skylovermc2146]

@@harmonymoxham1719 lol

[@RoAdamClausen]

I'm so excited to watch you crush all your goals in 2020, girl! ***Warning: this is going to be a long comment!*** This video hits so close to home. One of my closest friends lost her husband due to mismanaged meds and malpractice inside of prison. He had a terrible case of Chron's. They refused to give him meds in the beginning -- once they finally gave them to him, they never gave him the right ones or the right amounts. They refused his special dietary needs. His wife had to fight the system from day one -- sometimes they would work with her after 10 phone calls up the chain, sometimes they wouldn't. With less than 18 months left on his sentence, they left him w a football sized, open wound in his stomach, kept transferring him from the hospice facility back to the gen pop facility and he wound up dying from 4 different co-infections. It was excruciating to experience with her bc she had absolutely no control. When the family had to make the decision to pull him off of life support, he didn't pass immediately. They weren't allowed to stay past "normal visiting hours." No one was being belligerent or out of line, they simply asked to stay so he didn't have to die alone. Every cop in the hospital stormed the room and told the family they had to leave right then or they were all going to jail. WHAT was the security risk? The man was LITERALLY in the process of dying. Local media and legal got involved (that's the LAST thing a corrupt warden wants!) and she was granted permission to go back. She didn't make it in time and he wound up dying alone. I'm sharing this bc this story isn't a "one off" instance, it's not a case of a bad doctor or hospital, this is the norm in US jails and prisons! Thank you for bringing this issue to light and talking about it on your channel. Prison administration hides behind "safety and security" and uses it as an excuse to be barbaric. What's the thrill? I'm with you -- its jail! I get it should be inconvenient but basic medical needs should be met. Imagine if we treated ANIMALS the way we treat prisoners in our country? There would be thousands of organizations on the steps of the white house raising hell. Unless you've experienced it -- or have fought for a loved one who has -- you genuinely have no idea how corrupt it is. Okay, I'm getting down off the soap box now!

[@j-s-m-rasmr5292]

Oh Ro! This really is tragic on so many levels... I emailed you a pretty detailed over all of my situation... There is so much more. I wish I could afford to really go up against the people accusing me but right now all I can focus on is clearing my own name. Love you and praying for you and remember miracles happen every day

[@goaway3099]

Make a video on this story ro

[@kaley7924]

This is heartbreaking :( I'm so sorry this happened. This NEEDS to change

[@redvorchannel]

God your story gives me chills every time! Every time you talk about having Mikah in jail and the strength you mustered up to fight so hard for her...it really just gives me chills. As a mom who couldnt even leave her baby to take a shower, I felt it when you said you had to hand her over. (Not in this video but talking about that situation made me think back to that video) anyhow you are an amazing woman Jess. We are so blessed to have you here on KZbin. You are my absolute favorite youtuber.

[@hetatoiviainen9489]

Im a simple woman, i see Jessica Kent upload, and drop my literal life to tune in ❤️🙌 we need more people like you who are willing to go back and take accountability, and i love how you have grown so secure within your own skin. You are a speckle of light for us who are still fighting to stay sober, and i cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work! ❤️

[@scottbickerton4152]

Thank you for addressing this. As a provider I have often wondered what that is like in prison for mental health. That is not something they teach in school. But I can say one thing for sure, mental health is everything. It is the most basic need. The fact that mental illness is stigmatized makes me sick.

[@naatqueen]

The lack of care for women’s hygiene shows how we still live in a men’s world.

[@naatqueen]

Guria Sinha no tampons, no enough pads, no ibuprofen. Biological men don’t menstruate.

[@pukeachu]

Google Attica and Joe Arapahio's prison camps. No one gives a damn about men in prison either

[@meahdahlgren6537]

​@@naatqueen right

[@kayleethomas6063]

If Jessica uploads I drop everything and watch 😊

[@alexblue5502]

Bought your merch a few months ago and after watching this video it makes me even more proud to wear it. You have been through so much and now you’re out here on KZbin making such a big difference in my life for sure, and so many others. You are one of my role models. There’s so much strength and courage inside of you. Love you girl 💖

[@kearstenturley3787]

These videos have been amazingly educational for people that have never been to jail/prison. Some of these are things I never would have thought about. It’s heartbreaking

[@reesebrueggeman6519]

Jessica you are amazing. I was in class one day and we were having debates about if you should give people a second chance. Immediately I stood up and shared some of your story about how you where an addict and now you are 8 years sober and that people can make a change! You are so inspiring I love when I come home after school to see a new video and learn more and more about your story! You are amazing.

[@casuallymelissa5668]

Again, you are SO well spoken and the way and how you talk during your videos you are SO prepared and organized. I LOVE IT !!!!!

[@redvorchannel]

When you said the officers took the rubber bands away, that went through me like fire!! 😡 I truly hope KARMA gets all of them....every last one who has been truly cruel to inmates.

[@kendalbeverly2828]

Girl I want to shout and clap from the rooftops for what you are sharing, your amazing balanced attitude and your incredible intelligence, your empathy and your strength, I admire you so much and am sharing your content!

[@ellesymon5870]

My sister is currently training to be a parole officer in prison but she has had to move around prisons multiple times because of how the officers treat the prisoners and she just couldn’t watch and be a part of it.

[@JessicaKent]

😔 Best of luck to her!!! It's a tough job

[@alyssahamlett]

I dont think shell find one prison that doesnt abuse inmates

[@trwantz]

You are going to become really, really famous. So genuine, so smart, so insightful, so damn real. God bless you on your journey.

[@bd28_]

“i can’t wait to see where 2020 takes us!” me watching in 2021- um..........

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

Haha same 🙄😳😂

[@hannahk1306]

When she mentioned hugging strangers, I actually flinched a little 😆

[@six6nix587]

You do not have to explain anything about your gorgeous smile to anyone. Your perfect already

[@avigialgrossman6501]

Thank you for sharing! I work in women’s health, it’s absolutely crazy the complete lack of care.

[@merncat75]

Oh how I wish this video came out a few days ago. I was literally on another channel where people in the comment section were ALL saying that prisoners get the BEST medical and dental care all on tax payer's money..

[@JessicaKent]

Really? ... my guess is the people saying that..have never been to prison

[@redvorchannel]

Merncat75 it is because they hear about people getting sex changes and shit like that in prison. So they get it in their head that ALL prisons are the same and that if someone could get a sex change they must have the best care ever in prison smdh. I have to ignore those people unless they are willing to listen and learn.

[@merncat75]

@@redvorchannel sadly, most people already have their minds made up that they are right and I don't have the energy to argue so I usually just direct them to this channel and a few others..

[@alyssahamlett]

Simple, they're uneducated and speaking on something they dont understand. Pray for the ignorant

[@Rebmik23]

merncat75 hi! Isn’t it funny what people think when they don’t really know? I am covering these topics on my channel, as a former CO, to help the public know what goes on behind those walls

[@justakristina4935]

If men got their periods I bet prison would be more supportive.

[@ٴٴٴٴۥۥٴٴٴٴۥۥٴٴٴٴۥۥٴٴٴٴۥۥٴٴٴٴٴٴ]

LoL

[@soomysoom1419]

Kristina is my name some men do!

[@kay-st8kj]

Soomy soom some yes, but not all so they don’t care.

[@soomysoom1419]

Kaya Hill unfortunately

[@kay-st8kj]

Soomy soom if every man had their period honestly I bet pads and tampons would be free. It’s sad honestly

[@madybondy60]

Yes walking into 2020 with 200k proud of you girl.

[@revyera]

KZbin recommended your channel to me out of the blue a month ago. You are just such a good talker therefore I binged all of your videos recently. So excited for your podcast :D

[@britannigaucher8520]

Oh man - I have been nervous for this video since you posted for questions on IG. My mother-in-law is a social worker at a max men's facility, I have a friend who is on a mission to bring more mental health programs into jails and my husband is a CO. Thank you for explaining that not EVERYONE is bad. The things some inmates have put my mother-in-law through is crazy (she was attacked again just a few weeks ago) and she really does try her hardest to give the best care possible with the crap rules and restrictions NYS puts on them. Everyone is in survival mode on the inside. I pray for both sides every day. Thanks for making so many awesome videos

[@Bubbles-vy9hr]

Even though you made a mistake I love how u learned from it and felt with the pain to become a wonderful influencer. I’m so proud of you and how far you came. Don’t let anyone take you down. LUV YOU❣️

[@k.2920]

hi Jessica, I’m not one to ever comment on youtube videos but I found your channel a few months ago and have been hooked ever since. I work in substance use epidemiology research with a specific focus on those involved in the criminal justice system. i have no personal experience with jail or prison but your videos have really helped me connect the subject matter i work with professionally to real people and experiences. it’s one thing to know on an intellectual level that childhood trauma and economic scarcity tends to intersect with substance use and addiction and that the US criminal justice system mostly exacerbates these things instead of healing them but hearing you describe your lived experiences as someone who has gone through it, detoxed in jail, spent time in prison, etc. is so enlightening. thank you for sharing your story. ❤️ i was especially struck in this video by how closely my stay in a mental hospital after a suicide attempt mirrored your description of the way suicidal inmates are treated in prison. both systems are so broken and desperately need to change.

[@jayjasso4937]

When I was detoxing off heroin in jail I made the mistake of telling the nurses how I was feel like killing myself from the withdrawal and I had to detox in a safe room naked

[@stinestorm]

Oh noooo 🤭 I’m so sorry man, that’s just ... beyond inhumane. I can’t even imagine. I’ve detoxed off H several times and it’s horrible under the best of circumstances --naked in a safe room? Omg.. Hope you recovered. Best of thoughts to u.

[@norahmyers5535]

Your channel is such a refreshing change from the annoying, self-indulgent vlogs that we can't take any information/inspiration from. I love learning about your experiences.

[@IchmeyoS]

Podcast and a book? Exciting! Is the Podcast gonna be available on Spotify? I'd love to hear your KZbin content on Spotify as well:)

[@peachymkeen3262]

my grandma and mom were in and out of prison/jail before i was born and i was telling my mom about your channel this morning and she just gets teary eyed and says how grateful she is that people like you exist to tell a story that not everyone gets to hear

[@christinescreationsespinos8062]

My friend was 6 mths pregnant getting methadone treatment on the outside got arrested and went threw withdrawals here in north central FL. 4 weeks later she was released and went to her obgyn for him to tell her there was no longer a heartbeat she ended up having to give birth to her stillborn baby who died inside of her weeks before from methadone withdrawals inside of the county jail. It was very sad.

[@Rtytanicj]

208 k! Jes I am so beyond proud of you! It’s been amazing to watch you grow and be such an inspiration to me and so many others. Keep up all the amazing work. Sending you and your family so so so much love! 💜

[@bluemermaid4768]

You're such a brave young lady. I really admire you and everything you've fought so hard for, especially your darling daughter. You should be very proud of yourself. Love & blessings from across the pond ❤🇬🇧 xo

[@kerry0034]

WE LOVE YOU JESS!! We’re all SO proud of you & excited for what’s in store for 2020!! 🙌❤️ PS. LOVE the new intro! 💯

[@kerry0034]

Omg funny story. My son is petrified of the dentist.. at 13yrs old I took him to the orthodontist, and HE LEFT ME AND RAN OUT THE EXAM ROOM!! 🤣🤣 He was supposed to get impressions and said F that and ran 😩😂😂 now he’s 21 and so pissed he didn’t get the braces 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@HelloJenni20]

I can tell that some of that stuff is so hard to talk about. I really appreciate you sharing your stories ❤

[@jessicaborsella7863]

You helped me stop my addiction to k2. Your videos saved mine and my moms life who is a 21 year user

[@jenniferrobinette1888]

You help in ways you prob dont know !! Keep doing what your doing. I cant wait to buy your book.

[@marissacullen4585]

I love how honest you are and inform us about things. My sibling has been in jail for drug addiction and i never understood why until i started watching your videos and has kept me more informed and aware about why how and what is happening.

[@Rebmik23]

Marissa Cullen if you’re ever interested to see more of what goes on in male prisons, please view my videos. I am a former CO in an all male max prison and cover a lot of these topics.

[@geoffreyrosenberg8070]

Really awesome channel! I think everyone appreciates how raw and real the content is. Glad to hear Reece will be on the show more! thanks

[@9livesmatter692]

Oh God there were SO many people I was locked up with who went through absolute agony and dental hell resulting from subpar, underfunded care in correctional facilities. People would be screaming in pain and foaming green infection at the mouth and jail dentist finally gave amoxicillin and MAYBE 2 Tylenol. Love you Jess -- I'm currently binge-watching your channel to catch up! 😘

[@zaniaazizar.3798]

I hope that since you have been locked up most prisons/jails have changed the rules pertaining to women and post-baby, periods and even prenatal care. Were the guards mostly men or people with no kids?? I do not care what the crime is or was; post-baby women need special care...period.

[@deborahnichols3834]

First, I want to say that your channel is one of the best on KZbin. Thank you for talking about substance use disorder, prison reform, and helping to reduce stigma. As someone who works with the Indiana Peer Education Program (INPEP) ECHO: Prison Health is Community Health team and as a Viral Hepatitis epidemiologist , I am wondering - what is your experience with hepatitis C education, prevention, and treatment in prison? Would love to see a segment on this topic since incarceration is a major risk factor for hepatitis C. Keep doing what you are doing - an you have our support and love here in Indiana!

[@kaylalorentz3020]

Highlight poppin today!

[@jaidenbelanager8424]

We seriously need to change our prison/jail medical systems. This is horrible and we need to start working with the inmates and stop working against them! Love you Jess!

[@Roxxjehh]

Wish I could come to your meet and great but I live in Amsterdam. I love you girl! You are such an amazing person and you inspire me. I've been struggling with drug addiction and nu daughter's been in fostercare the first 18 months of her life. She lives with me now.

[@MissKellyBean]

Hang in there, Roxanne! Best of luck.

[@soundslikefireball4499]

So glad you have your baby back

[@raisaklein7107]

Roxanne Vienna wauw wat goed! Gelukkig is het bij ons ietsjes milder in Nederland! Respect dat je de verslaving te boven bent👍 geniet elke dag van jouw dochter!

[@jaktam8765]

Same here, stuck in the Netherlands haha 🇳🇱🙋‍♀️ Jessica is a ❤️of a person, you can reach anyone girl 😁👍🏻 thank you! And Roxanna so nice to hear you and your little one are together again 😊 veel sterkte verder :)

[@miles2money397]

Im not sure why but out of all the prison channels on here I like hers more than any other I love prison stories I myself have never been to prison but my dad was his story is very inspirational keep it up Jess your channel kicks ass

[@exexpat11]

I used to watch a retired CO's channel "Turning the Key" or some such. He would tell stories from the Guard's perspective and seemed a decent guy (as decent as a CO could be I guess.) Then he started freaking out and acting scared (even though he lived overseas). He turned off his comments, stopped taking questions, he mentioned that other Guards were sending him as many threats as the ex-inmates for telling the truth. After that I dumped his channel as he was acting like a wuss.

[@shelberrrs7292]

I love watching your videos! Thanks so much for everything you share with us! I can’t wait to read your book ❤️

[@purpleeinstein]

"I am so scatter-brained".... Quite the contrary. You are very well spoken and "on-point". When I watch your videos, I am deeply touched with your sincerity and caring attitude. You guys really are a "ray of hope" to those suffering from addiction. Keep up the good work!

[@iamperfectingodseyes5903]

I went to 3 jails in Florida, one being one of largest cities in florida, they do not have withdrawal medicine. Several people has died, and it should be a thing.

[@pussymonster6707]

perfectingodseyes masters you only get medicine for alcohol withdrawal not for drugs

[@caitlinschalkham1118]

Jessica, I am in school for social work, and I would absolutely love to work in a prison, I was an addict for 4 years and have been 4 years clean, I just lost the love of my life this past June to a relapse he was clean 4 years as well. I want to help addicts but I also want to help people in horrible situations. I've known this for awhile, but your channel and Christina's inspires me even more. I believe everyone deserves a second chance. (Besides the people that hurt children) 🙄😡 Thank you for all your videos and showing your life to the world. You're a truly an inspiration that people should look up to. You have done amazing things girl, and I can't wait to see what you do in 2020!! 👑 xoxo 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@samiiraaae.3887]

I literally jumped as I read the notification.

[@LunaLoveheart]

I cannot tell you how proud I am and how proud you should be of pulling through that horrific post-partum and getting your daughter back! That is something no mother should go through, whether you’re in jail, prison or not. Then there be moms roaming the street who abuse or neglect their kids, yet you always loved yours so much but had to fight 😠 So much love ❤️

[@leomduffy794]

Prison medical care or lack of medical care in my county jail. I swear the nurces are like the ones who barly graduted from school. There like the ones no hospitals or doctors office would ever take.

[@creativesource3514]

Greeting from London Uk where I work as a surgeon. This video came up on my feed and I found Jessica fascinating and her content very interesting. Im so glad she is doing well and so glad she is using this platform to educate the world on this topic.

[@valentinabertozzi6883]

This video truly breaks my heart. And it makes me sad to see that you have to "justify" yourself when you point out evident faults in the correctional system. Yes, you break the law and maybe you deserved to do time. BUT no one (nor you, nor any other inmates) deserves to be threated this way. The goal of the correctional system should never be to punish or humiliate inmates, but to reintroduce them to society, or maybe "correct" their behaviour.

[@chlxbear]

Girl I just wanted to say, I love your videos. I’ve never been to jail or prison and I don’t plan to, but I have dealt with the temptation of doing pills and other drugs. Your videos have helped me not to start that dangerous path. Also, you have such a calm and relaxing aura.❤️

[@Steelhorsecowboy]

I know I could never be a CO. My heart would break seeing all this.

[@lynnyager8900]

I used to work at a dentist ofc for years so the fear is real!! Most ppl wait til they r in pain before going! U are so cool Jess!

[@jennkaz1143]

Your glasses are cute asf❤

[@tfptravel.food.peace.3788]

They really are

[@thomashninan3825]

She's adorable

[@chadward8505]

Such a cutie

[@eej1983able]

Yes!

[@lisalove991]

You are definitely correct about the withdrawal neglect that happens in prison/jails… that’s how my daughters fathers best friend passed away. I will never stop bringing that up just to remind people how broken our system is.

[@lauranedomlel9875]

That honestly sounds so terrible... I have no idea how you got through that.

[@Cathleen861]

I left my job as nurse at our jail because I cared too much. It was suggested to me that I was poorly suited as a corrections nurse for that reason. I got written up for hugging an inmate who was sobbing over a situation with her son. I was there about 18 months and I had a true love/hate relationship with my job. The straw that broke the camel's back was the in jail suicide of a young neighbor of mine who was also my daughter's friend. It was 100% preventable and I had tried so hard to get him the help he needed. His parents sued the jail and I gave a deposition to their attorney to help them in their lawsuit. The deputies made my life a living hell at work after that. I became a hospice nurse where I was allowed to be true to myself and love with my whole heart. I was much happier after that. You are doing great Jessica! I am old enough to be your grandma and I am so proud of you! (And excited for you!)

[@MissKellyBean]

I have never even heard of a jail giving detox medicine. Where is this magical, mystical place? (Because it isn't Texas. Or Colorado. Or Louisiana. Or New York. Or Florida...)

[@JessicaKent]

Lol or AR or KY ..I think Maine is doing it in some of their jails..I'm not sure though tbh

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

They now do in Ft Wayne Indiana

[@tayy627]

Kelly Fishbeck ...or North/South Dakota, or Minnesota.

[@heatherdoan3171]

They offer it in some of the jails and prisons here in Oregon, very few of them though. They need to offer it in ALL of them.

[@alyssahamlett]

They do in st charles co Missouri but ur not gettin subs or anything they give u kolanadine (blood pressure pill to lower blood pressure, nausea medicine and tylenol) anyone who's ever done boy knows that isnt gunna do shit for you....oh and they charge u for those meds!

[@catalaya3530]

You are the only KZbinr that I hit the like button on every single video, not just because I look forward to every video, but because I know that helps your success on KZbin. You have an amazing mission in life and have been given the ability to spread a message that people will listen to.

[@mgray999]

I do the same thing! I will often just stare at people from a distance and realize that I am just gawking at them. I finally have health insurance, and I can't wait to run my happy ass in with my new card and ask for an eye exam.

[@mgray999]

@Goodim Glad What? That is referred to the bulging eyes. Not the act of staring.

[@mgray999]

@Goodim Glad It's really quite different than what we refer to as staring. It's a wide eyed look from eye pressure from a thyroid disease.

[@mgray999]

@Goodim Glad I can't make out people's faces and sometimes mistake them for someone I know. It has nothing to do with a thyroid and simply deteriorating vision from too much time on a computer.

[@mgray999]

@Goodim Glad I understand. Thanks you for your post.

[@addiemua8844]

I’m rewatching this video. You thank us but really we need to thank you. I love your channel! I discovered you in mid 2019 through Christina! So thank you again!!!

[@aoifekelly5095]

‘Can’t wait to see where 2020 takes us’ Me watching in June 2021 👁 👄 👁

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤

[@hexlee74]

A JESSICA AND REESE PODCAST OMG WE ARE SO BLESSED

[@TeacherKellyTag]

This would be horrible for me. I’m blind as a bat and can’t see anything without my glasses.

[@michellewiegand9292]

You are a true inspiration to people who have been in prison and telling people who haven't been prison what it is really like in there.

[@redvorchannel]

I live in Oregon and am on MAT and recently signed papers saying that if I go to jail they can come dose me in jail.

[@staceylatham3857]

You can see the raw emotion in your face and hear it in your voice when you're speaking about mental health and the aftercare of having a baby. I really hope you're in the process of getting help for it all now.

[@sewamars9764]

Love you girl .. youre a big inspiration to me 💗

[@charismaholder]

Girl sebastian county has gotten so bad. Literally caused me some of the worst ptsd of my life. Much love! I love your videos!

[@DVazquez810]

I guess I’m taking a trip to Chicago this year 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kiwifruitofyourlife]

I know this sounds so silly but I've watched bits and pieces of your videos since Peter monn's vid. The last month or so...your confidence and agenda has really become clear and I'm loving the videos. Keeping doing you Jessica. Loving both channels!!

[@samanthashiplett2593]

"Can't wait to see what happens in 2020" 😂😂😂😂

[@faithsmith8875]

Thank you for making this video. The way women are treated in jail and in prison breaks my heart. Not only that it makes my blood boil bc you know most of these DOC staff go home to their families and we _know_ they are not out here treating their family like they treat these inmates. However, as a young person in recovery, your videos also remind me how to import it is to keep fucking working and not go back out. So excited to see what 2020 has in store.

[@christierome8164]

Question: How does a women wear the pad with no underwear? I saw your other vid about homemade tampons but what if you don’t make them? Curious

[@Yalittlepsycho94]

Listening to how your treated in prison to how I was treated in jail in the uk is crazy! So glad to see you happy sober & healthy gbu 🥰