Fentanyl Addict interview-Nina

[@_BatCountry]

I've never wanted a SWU interviewee to be healthy as much as her. What an absolute sweetheart. You deserve better, Nina. We're all pulling for you.

[@michellemarie08]

I agree!!

[@poisonivyheart6621]

Why?

[@_BatCountry]

@@poisonivyheart6621 Empathy, I guess.

[@michellemarie08]

@@poisonivyheart6621 why not?? Do you just sit on the internet all day to be negative?? Now I have empathy for you too!!

[@_BatCountry]

@@roland1912 Congrats, you've proved you're the MOST compassionate. Didn't realise we were competing but well done, must be a burden to be doing so much emotional labor

[@Alexandra-us3kj]

Nina . Don’t give up . Me too am an immigrant from USSR . I also was an addict … 18 yers clean . You can do it , girl . I believe in you

[@Prateek-dw4ng]

So going clean can solve homelessness?

[@GoodbyeCeci]

@@Prateek-dw4ngit is a start

[@krizzlec]

@@Prateek-dw4nggetting clean can kick start the clarity needed to get out of homelessness

[@imsellingtoday]

Do you have any advice for her or where to find support groups

[@esounds1]

@@Prateek-dw4ng Yes it can

[@carlyrobertson4755]

The silence throughout this interview with the pauses was so loud. I just want to hug her.

[@mikopandasnatch]

Me too. We've all been missing her for years.

[@l.obrien8341]

the crazy thing is that she has so much going for her ... she's smart, articulate, capable, beautiful, likeable, and more....

[@dogbackwards33]

intellect is a double-edged sword; you see too much

[@NickWixx]

Nina doest have a rock bottom. It’s very sad and scary. She’s not telling the whole story. Just remember that.

[@ItsRocco]

yeah addiction does not discriminate.. there are a lot of addicts who are very similar

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

Yeah imagine if she was an ugly addict double whammy at least she's beautiful right

[@dantimber]

@@dogbackwards33That is so true. Great comment. Ignorance is bliss.

[@beverlyrea5713]

That 'once a junkie, always a junkie' statement is Bullshit. Im 65 and been clean for 24 years from heroin. I've quit drinking last year. Cleanest I've ever been. Grew up in Pacific Palidades on Sunset Blvd . Life is fucking amazing and the world with all its diversity is awesome. You can do it....just set your mind to it.

[@nebwachamp]

I dream about drugs every night but u certainly don't live for them. I chose to change. I didn't heal my disease.

[@beverlyrea5713]

@@nebwachamp I do too and I wake up feeling ashamed and defeated. And then I realize it's only a NIGHTMARE!!!!

[@lilnutty6821]

Do you miss them? Does life feel more boring without opiates?

[@beverlyrea5713]

@@lilnutty6821 Did I enjoy Heroin? Absolutely...Do I miss it. ..No, I got tired of being Sick and Tired of being Tired ,of being Sick. didn't know I was strung out...I only smoked it. Then one day I didn't feel good. My friend said you're dope sick....I thought he was nuts. One shot was all I took and I NEVER smoked again. Instead I chose to scar my body with abscesses...24 years and I see those HUGE dents where there used to be muscle.. EVERYDAY REMINDER....

[@ilovebuyers]

Yes!!!!

[@jamifoos]

If there was a more deserving person of paid treatment I’ll never believe it. Mark please help her out she it’s graceful and smart and has so much potential. ❤❤❤

[@poisonivyheart6621]

How do you decide who is more deserving, just asking?

[@rebeccaadamski7743]

I agree 💯, Nina's interview has me heartbroken because I truly believe and feel that she wants to get clean and live a beautiful life and I know with the right help and support and people she would instantly change her situation. She's different to the other people who have been on here and i believe in her 💯 I wish I had the money to be able to go to America, help her, support her and walk side by side with her in her recovery .

[@rebeccaadamski7743]

​@@poisonivyheart6621you will never be able to decide who is more deserving....... But I will say Nina's interview for me was different to others I've watched. She's genuine, speaks from the depth of her soul and want's her life to be completely different, with the right help, rehab and guidance she will shine brighter than before. Others on here that Mark has interviewed don't give a fuck about changing their lives they just want the money that Mark pay's for doing the interview

[@dreamcrazy37]

Prob not good looking enough for mark

[@Debra17]

@jamifoos She absolutely has a lot going for her and she desperately needs help before it’s too late! She’s beautiful on the outside but I think I see beauty also on the inside…like you said “she has potential”

[@kathykerr1202]

What a gorgeous Soul. So intelligent, mindful, deep, emotionally available. O hunny, I'm so sorry you lost your mom. And so ironically, too. I believe in you. You can do this thing called LIFE...

[@AnaFernandez-jp5uh]

Well said!

[@oliviasooooksk]

She is amazing..❤

[@tonymoody4597]

How heartbreaking 💔 I wish to the universe you find a golden loving 💕 path xoxo

[@laurinlatour4246]

I've been avoiding the addict videos lately because I feel overloaded but something about her face made me try it. I'm glad I chose to watch.

[@imsellingtoday]

Me too. You can still see her beauty but more importantly she has a interesting looking face.

[@becbell4913]

Same. She speaks of the reality and there's remorse, accountability, and compassion for others.

[@MariaEOD]

I also felt that way too. When most things become too overwhelming in real life, I escape to watch some of these videos, but many times I can’t see all of them, bc they’re too real.

[@laurenbelmonte7571]

this girl has so many similarities to me in active addiction a couple years ago. right down to the wishing she could prostitute herself for the easy money but just can't fathom doing something that intimate with just anyone... that was me. "Boosting" to support her habit instead? Me. She even looks a lot like I did. I"m so grateful that's not me anymore but I hurt for her and all the rest still out there.

[@Naampetra]

Wow me too! Her face reeled me in

[@heathernikki5734]

Nina PLEASE 🙏🏻 get help. You deserve so much more

[@cla5891]

More like someone help her. She tries to

[@tb4243]

@@cla5891Yeah, I agree with that. That's what I needed to get clean from drugs (and sex work). I literally had someone scoop me up out of the gutter and say: "come live with me, I will take care of you, I will help you through this." And then, "I will help put you thru school, I will be there for you when you struggle and when you fall." God only knows where I would be if I hadn't had that kind of help and support. I'm not sure I'd have survived it. I'd like to think so...but I'm just not sure. It's really hard once you fall down so far.

[@OuttheMud212]

Captivating... The honesty in exclaiming "its lonely here" gave a resounding pause &i immediately understood the tragedy in the huge difference...

[@LA-le4dc]

This woman is so intelligent and just needs love and support. She could make such a difference in this world if she just had resources for renewed hope and faith in herself and life. Grief and loneliness is a silent killer please assist her in her recovery

[@denecoetzee2915]

This is a letter to Nina. My dearest Nina, my heart goes out to you and I would love you to get clean and live a normal life. I never thought that I would ever know a real Saint but Mark is a real Saint in my eyes. Honey, if you really want to get straight and clean and live a worthful life ask Mark to help you. He has helped so many people that really appreciated him and he also tried to help a 1 000 more that kicked him in the face and abused him. Nina, when you are ready, please ask for help. Mark, I have been following you for years and this is the first favor that I have ever asked from you. What gave me the guts to do this was the gentle way you handled Nina. Love your work Mark and I wish I was a rich old women but sorry for you I am a poor, old, gogo form Cape Town town BUT I have wisdom my friend. Good luck and life and love and God bless you Nina and Mark.🥰😍❤

[@Koz4concern]

Very intelligent lady. Hopefully she gets her life together

[@ryanalopez3078]

Right away.. this Woman strikes me as highly intelligent and full of potential. I pray she gets clean and does something to help others. She can do it.. 🙏🏽💡❤️

[@mikefurr5281]

I've watched enough of these to have built some callous, unfortunately, but this one broke me. The look she gave Mark at the end. Tears through the scroll. I hope help finds her.

[@LittlewoodSD]

Incredible interview Mark. I feel so so bad for this beautiful young lady. I was in her position a few years back and I really hope she has a change of heart.

[@Chungalhunga]

It is very good, most interviews are. One thing i noticed several times is Mark thinking that drug situation is the same everywhere. Well, it is not, Europe never had fentanyl, dirty doctors, and that flesh eating drug, although things might change because our politicians love following certain bad examples. Deleting replies is easy, saying what's right not so much.

[@CE-jl1lv]

@@Chungalhungahe does not think that. Watch some podcasts he’s on. He is just shocked that drugs in general are everywhere and addiction can affect all walks of life all across the world

[@Chungalhunga]

@@CE-jl1lv You are right, drugs and addiction are everywhere, humans have very long history of taking drugs. My understanding of Mark's point of view was that the conditions in the countries he traveled to were the same as in the city or country where he interviewed Nina. Her remark about thinking of going back home and reasons behind it were very interesting. The difference i see are conditions drug addicts live in, reasons for extremely high excess death (what, over 100.000 fatal drug overdoses per year, more now?), why people start taking drugs, at what age, how many are doing it, how good is (universal) healthcare, etc. It is political problem, something we should talk about because of America, Europe, any part of the world. Well, i will say it directly; i can't believe what is going on in America, i have seen and followed a lot of things over ~30 years, but never so much suffering, heartbreaking stories, waste of life.

[@AnaFernandez-jp5uh]

Nina is an ideal client. Her self awareness is spot on. She knows what she needs to do. Getting there and maintaining is the real work. Nina is 100 percent capable. If she can stay with it for sometime, she can get ahead of it and make it to the other side.

[@patriciaque197]

😊👍🕊

[@lahoya790]

Very honest interview from this beautiful person. All the best in the future and greetings from germany.

[@PaganFall]

This is the most heartbreaking video I've seen on your channel in a long time. Nina has so much potential, and I pray she can get out of that area and get help. I really, really hope we get a follow up video in the future with some more positive news 🙏

[@jenfagan2259]

How does one pick themselves up by their boot straps when they don't even have boots??? She is so honest, educated and real... I hope she finds a program out of San Francisco and gets the life she deserves..

[@jonathanobrien7973]

The most intelligent, honest and articulate addict I've seen on this channel. She could really go far in life (and more importantly be very happy) with the correct support.

[@zickityz6549]

One of the most interesting aspects of “addiction” for lack of a better term is that somehow the mind convinces itself that life is going to be harder without a crutch but what it tends to find out is that life will actually be more easy and more fulfilling without that “addiction”. It’s definitely important to affirm and drum in to “mind” that a reality can and will exist where you don’t use crutches if you are willing to have patience and self love and willing to separate yourself from the environment and/or reality the mind has created.

[@JBE608]

🙏💙

[@corinaturner5128]

Yes the way we think about drugs, become, and stay addicts compared to the casual user…I refer to it as a thinking disease. The way one will rationalize and convince ourselves is next level.

[@Elisseable]

I have watched A LOT of these videos and I have to say that if there was one person who I believe can make a change, it is Nina. And that is not saying I don't accept where she is at or understand how she feels. Nor do I want to add pressure to her current sense of self. I see this incredible, intelligent woman who is weighted down by something/s (only she knows what those things are but the weight is HEAVY). This interview had me mesmerised. I could feel the weight bearing down on her. I could relate to her sadness. And I believed everything she had to say. It felt honest. If Nina's dream isn't to get her masters then it's OK to not pursue that. There is a whole lot of insight, intelligence, learnings, experience and drive that can lead her to something that means something to her. I would love to see Nina get well. I hope, hope, hope she finds her way. And Mark, if you decided to do something to help her get healthy, I'd donate.

[@laurenbelmonte7571]

I was struck by this interview as well and I've watched a lot of his. This girl has so many similarities to me in active addiction a couple years ago. right down to the wishing she could prostitute herself for the easy money but just can't fathom doing something that intimate with just anyone... that was me. "Boosting" to support her habit instead? Me. Wondering if one of her college professor might be out there somewhere and see her that way? I said that same exact thing. She even looks a lot like I did, and has the same deep detailed self awareness. I'm so grateful that's not me anymore but I hurt for her and all the rest still out there.

[@Sara-gl5dc]

45:19 Hearing Nina speak on the sacrifices her family made for her made me tear up. This is a feeling we all may relate to, but especially children of immigrants. Feeling like giving up was never an option. The sacrifices they made to come here with nothing in order to give us everything is a constant reminder. Nina is such a smart, intelligent lady. I am rooting for her. I know she can finish her studies, reconnect with family overseas, and just have a happy life overall. You are more than your addiction, and we are all rooting for you.

[@CelineMitchell]

Nina is an incredibly intelligent and beautiful person. I wonder what life would have been like for her now had her family stayed in Ashgabat. Very painful to hear about her mother getting her degrees from the esteemed University of Moscow, and having to start from the bottom in the US, like so many immigrants here. Stay strong Nina...you have SO much ahead of you. Clearly a very high level of intellect, just lots of demons in the way. There is so much you will be able to contribute to the world. I wonder if there is a way someone could fund her a ticket to visit her grandma in Turkmenistan? I think that would do a lot of good.

[@magdabak5797]

Sometimes the more intelligent you are the harder it is to keep it together. When you are very intelligent plus very sensitive then you can have a real problem to live "normal".

[@lisaanderson7783]

What a smart and articulate lovely soul I hope you get the help you need love from Perth Western Australia 🤓

[@FunnyWisdomShorts]

I would like to see her again. She has a lot of integrity. Would love to see her kick the habbit. She would definitly be smart enough to have a "normal life".

[@bryanmacdonald7430]

Girl, if you see this, I hope you are well. I’m a recovering addict myself and know that life. You need to know that another good thing about the US is that there is help available and even more is that YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! One promise I can always make is that once clean you will never have to go through that again.

[@laurenbelmonte7571]

congrats on your recovery! I'm 6 months clean from fentanyl. I see so SO much of myself in this woman. I see so many similarities to me in active addiction a couple years ago. I know exactly what she means when she says she wishes she could prostitute herself for the easy money but just can't fathom doing something that intimate with just anyone... that was me. "Boosting" to support her habit instead? Me. Wondering if one of her college professor might be out there somewhere and see her that way? I said that same exact thing. She even looks a lot like I did, and has the same deep detailed self awareness. I'm so grateful that's not me anymore but I hurt for her and all the rest still out there. I hope she has a moment of clarity like I finally did and is able to get help right then, the way I was. I know I have so much more support than a lot of people do in getting clean, I didn't have to worry about where to live after sober living or have any legal trouble hanging over me the way a lot of people I encountered in rehab did. I met so many people who made my life seem pretty damn easy, and I'm going into addiction counseling now as a career so I can help as many people pull themselves from the trenches as possible. I saved myself, I may not be able to save anyone else but I can be there the way so many good dedicated people have been for me. I hope she finds that somewhere

[@Cannarozzi1234]

I’m not trying to be nice by saying this- Young lady, you have major childhood trauma AND your mom’s death was NOT your fault! You are numbing and coping with drugs. I’ve NEVER had more HOPE FOR ANYONE MARK HAS INTERVIEWED!! You are unbelievablely intelligent, and will see your way out of this. You can do it!! We ALL believe in you. Take your experiences and the mind that God gave you (the brilliant brilliant mind) and go help other people instead of what you’re doing. You are supposed to be helping people… Finish your education and really make a change in your life by helping other people who share similar struggles….Helping others and being of service will FEED that that drug addiction.❤❤❤❤❤

[@persephonemaeve2704]

You’re so intelligent girl. Please change your life. I have immense hope for you ❤

[@magdabak5797]

Sometimes the more intelligent you are the harder it is to keep it together.

[@lunarvision]

God, I relate to how this girl thinks and feels. It scares me but also feels me with sympathy. If only she could get help…

[@kpeezyforsheezy]

That amount of ppl she’s going to help once she quits and gets back into the medical field ❤ Rooting for you from Sacramento! Sincerely, Somebody who understands better than most 🫂

[@lyralong]

The soul when wounded needs deep healing…I pray we all find it❤

[@PauletteCooper-j9u]

Amen❤ Thank you 🥲

[@noriwilliams4637]

[@demivydE]

Stop praying-- act

[@IlhameElouadi]

🙌🏽🤍

[@Debra17]

@@demivydE Never stop praying but definitely also act!

[@cintiadegp2]

Her spirit is not broken, you can clearly see that it's within reach... I hope to see her getting better ❤

[@jacquelinem3655]

Thank you for letting us hear her voice Mark. I pray she finds out how worthy she is for a great life. She has the potential. She may change lives.

[@shamtriklo4320]

I wish she could see how MANY people are rooting for her! Don't give up Nina, your story has so many of us praying and rooting for you!!

[@ferlorenzogomez]

Those big eyes deserve bigger things. I hope she finds the strength to get help.

[@TaterTots380]

What a sweet and well spoken woman. I pray she gets the wake up call she needs and she gets help.

[@noramay4954]

I rewatched this today. Mark, i sent a message to your website with details of a program in sf that saved my life. I know its not the correct way but also should have thought before commenting in full details. Just want nina to get any help she can. Nina, it took me years to be "ready" after losing parents, trauma after trauma, the guilt of being an addict when you dont want to, self worth, and on and on. But girl, you CAN do it. I go to meetings every once in a while, should prob go more, but these programs and my new career and bit by bit picking up the pieces is still hard but finally feeling better. You got this and if you need support, i can try. But there are so many people out there that care and understand

[@Diana-bb6wn]

Thank you for sharing yourself Nina, I hope somehow things take a turn for better for you. Sending you so much light and love that you'll find the strength and support to find a way out.

[@whiteprism7004]

Wow she is so deeply beautiful and intelligent.. and in pain. She wants the ‘family’ she feels alone. I hope you find deep deep warmth all over. Much love from Athens, Greece ✌️

[@mindlevert5322]

Northern Ontario Canada- I think so many of us wish we could give you the biggest hug! Don't give up- the world needs souls like yours, desperately. We all really do. Keep trying, keep telling your story- what an amazing story it is.

[@celinemccutcheon1988]

Southwestern Ontario here...just want to give her a big hug 🤗 ❤🇨🇦

[@SunshineVee-]

Come out to Denver girl. I got clean here, good recovery out here. Sending you mad love. You’re a gem and you’ve got a beautiful mind

[@loriwise3177]

I pray she gets help and out of there. She is extremely intelligent and deserves much more.

[@kdeloris2225]

That last look she gave Mark at the end of the video was so sad.💔🥺

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

That man had no right to take his anger issues out with physical violence. A 23 year old bully grows to be an older bully. He beat you for 10 years. He is an abuser. It’s a humiliating, stressful, and painful way to live. Pins and needles all the time. Constant stress messes with your brain. Long term stress hormones have a devastating effect on the developing brain and other organs and tissues.

[@elabella2505]

My 💔 goes to this beautiful soul i really hope you get the chance to get clean and live your Best Life, we are here for a good time & not a long time, Be Happy for Yourself!!!!

[@nanashiboyz]

Considering that English is a second language for this woman her command of the language and precision and fluency of expression is nothing short of astounding. Her thoughts are coherent, structured, and very well presented. The vast majority of native speakers in the US do not display this level of command. It is a testament to both her native intelligence and post graduate education level. The state of her hands are a testament to her addiction. I sincerely hope that somehow her intellect will not be wasted by her addiction.

[@TonyReznik]

I would say its first by now

[@formermisanthrope]

She emigrated to the States at seven and the brain is still pretty plastic at that point. You can learn or lose a language pretty easily until you're about eleven or twelve years of age. I've lost and re-learned two languages in my time.

[@benjitall1536]

You're pretty ignorant about how language acquisition works. Lay off the pipe a little.

[@JohnnyMerkelbeek]

I lived in the US for about 4 years. My son was 5.5 when we arrived. Within 6 months he spoke English very well. Kids Learn so fast.

[@LauraStylus]

Oh Nina. I hope you get the support you need. ❤

[@williampopper59]

Amazing interview! I was rivetted by how articulate she is!

[@antonmilius5197]

when I was younger in university, I stressed myself out almost to death and little by little I started using drugs. 15 years passed and now I've been sober for two years. last fall I went back to university and everything is so much easier now

[@yoginikaltri333]

I wish you luck & PROSPERITY! 3 yrs clean.. now I have a car, apartyand custody of my kid. 3 yrs ago looking at 10 yrs in prison for assault w/ a deadly weapon. Everything is possible👣🕊️✍🏽333👁️~

[@RR-bd4bm]

Nina, you deserve better. You make a lot of sense. Even with the addiction. Keep fighting. I hope you'll find a way out.

[@kathleenhunt7613]

Nina, find your sober tribe - 12 step programs or any other recovery program - and cling to it for dear life. Get clean, one day at a time and you'll be amazed at how all the overwhelming problems you spoke about slowly work themselves out. Sending love and light your way from Massachusetts. ❤

[@philipcorcoran2996]

She isn’t too far gone at all. Obviously very intelligent. Hope she can make it out

[@kaylaflournoy7969]

You deserve so much more than this Nina. I still see hope for you. You are worthy and deserving of love. We're all pulling for you. ❤

[@danielantman8391]

Such a compassionate person. I’m sorry for your pain. It’s easy to say get off the drugs. Once you do you are destined to help others.

[@anastasiamarch6197]

Mark this is type of person you need to be helping .. she needs a hand up .. lord have mercy I just want to give her a hug 🥹

[@WD40forthemind]

You can't help anyone who doesn't want to help themselves. It's between God and the person.

[@stacitowery3475]

@@WD40forthemindexactly. She would need to work harder for her recovery than anyone else.

[@WD40forthemind]

@@stacitowery3475 which also means that she is stronger than anyone else. She's the undiscovered powerhouse. But when she asks for help, she's got armies to assist her. I reckon there's the fundamental belief that she is not deserving that is blocking her rise to stardom. I can almost guarantee that this is her problem. Any help that doesn't remove this blockage is futile and doomed to fail.

[@BrandonCiCi]

Wish you the best Nina ❤

[@lynmason7874]

A beautiful person, intelligent. Such a tragedy that mental health treatments and emotional support isn’t available to so many without $$.

[@nebwachamp]

Doesn't work. Is available. If u don't work u get free insurance thanx to Obama.

[@nebwachamp]

I was a functioning dope fiend for over half my life. I hated who I was but didn't want to change in my heart. My heart finally changed. Idk exactly why but I got clean on my own. Idk how much rehab and treatment really helps. I'm sure it's different for everyone. Idk if I know anyone personally whose life doesn't revolve around sobriety in one way or another that has been the rehab path. For me, excuses to be weak had to be eliminated. I couldn't call it a disease but a choice. I have no control over a disease. But I make my own decisions. Some of them are really dumb. I have great distrust for the medical cabal.

[@nebwachamp]

If u don't work ur insurance is free in america. It covers addiction programs.

[@deplorablealchemy]

​@@nebwachampState insurance is pretty sub par. Definitely not the best. The providers are overworked and underpaid so finding someone that actually cares is difficult.

[@nebwachamp]

@@deplorablealchemy all insurance is subpar these days.. For working class ppl like me. I'm forced to buy it for 3 times the costs so I can pay for ppl who don't work to live unhealthy. It's rigged to fail.

[@mikedoyle5901]

A very intelligent and likable woman. She deserves to be happy and make changes. Please Nina seek rehab and seek a better life.

[@RyanMayer]

Great job, Mark. You always bring incredibly interesting views on humans and the society that surrounds and is us. Nina is incredible, and if there's ever a cause worth rooting for, she's it. She comes across as genuine and compassionate, desperately needing and wanting guidance. Her ship needs a guiding wind to blow her onto a better path. One, I feel, she'll excel on.

[@SpringAmbiance]

I can relate to this woman so much. My mom moved us from Romania to SoCal in 2001 and it all went to hell. Thankfully, I got lucky along the way and didn’t end up on the streets. I now live in Great Britain and would never live in the US again.

[@nebwachamp]

SoCal sux. America is a great place but u gotta live in the heartland. Such a shame if u never truly experienced the rural life in America. The nicest, most honest ppl who al know the value of work and kindness. They demonize us on TV but u can't trust hollywood. As u know.

[@katieroberts7731]

She deserves an offer. Period. Of all the people you try and help… I hope she was offered a chance.

[@djlilbooduh]

I am from the same town she is from in Fairfield, CA. I wish her the best and I hope she seeks help to try and get back to a normal life.

[@917mary]

What a beautiful soul, a kind woman with so much potential. I hope she finds her way ❤️🙏🏽

[@OneCrazyRay]

Nina is a smart women. She's a thoughtful storyteller. She's also a pretty person, who deserves better in her world however that could happen.

[@belindasimmonds4524]

Oh my goodness that is the most truthful heart felt interview I have watched I pray for this incredible intelligent woman how sad she is so lost

[@CompetitiveDieter]

Nina, you're highly intelligent, and a kind hearted, introspective soul. You are worthy, capable and deserving of so much more.

[@lusomarga]

Nina, i can relate to a lot of your story. I also come from a post-soviet country etc. I truly hope that you can recover. You have a lot to GIVE to this world, and there are a lot of beings that you can help with your presence. Please don't give up!!!

[@leskitts]

I don’t comment often but Mark, you can help this one! I was her once. I just needed one last chance for rehabilitation and the last time it took! This August I have 10years clean & sober and I tour the world today. People in the rooms will love you till you love yourself, Much love to you girl ❤ 🫂

[@truesavings1988]

I’m rooting for your recovery Nina. I see a lot of my son in your story. I wonder why he never calls or bothers to visit us or show up to any family events, I thought it was because he hated us, maybe he doesn’t want to report he’s doing the same thing. He recently moved out of state and I didn’t get to see him before he left, I pray this move helps his recovery. I miss him.

[@powderandpaint14]

It might be because he doesn't want you or the family to see how he is, or be asked questions and feel ashamed.

[@kitty_765]

It’s rooted in fear and shame. He doesn’t want you to see him that way.

[@davidcoloradosprings2975]

Watching this interview with Nina is breaking my heart. She's smart and should be working for a tech company instead of living on the streets. I f**king hate fentanyl

[@ericmurray948]

This is a prime example of why you never judge a book by it's cover. Her story breaks my heart. I hope and pray that she pulls through and lives the life that she always dreamed of.

[@hannahmitchell87]

I judged as smart & soulful from her cover. I hope she makes it out too. Seems like a beautiful person dealt a really crap hand

[@noramay4954]

I am in sf and born and raised, I thought I could never get clean without getting out of here. Too easy to get anything you want/don't want or need/don't need. Took me 3 days of staying here to try to get clean and then I ran away for months of pain and withdrawl. You CAN do this Nina. Please try. You can. 🖤

[@JoanWilliams-oj9kw]

So Raw and Intelligent. Thank you .

[@_dreamscape]

I wish I could be her friend. We could write together. What a beautiful, sensitive, eloquent soul Nina is. Deserving of support

[@cecile5090]

What a smart and articulate woman. So much to offer the world. I so hope she can escape The Tenderloin and get clean. I would love to see her go to a good rehab program.

[@stratmomma]

I watch your content religiously, everyday, you're a wonderful person for doing all you do for people ❤❤ God bless you 🙏

[@TheAnthoula14]

When Mark asked how she thinks she ended up here, I started mentally adding up risk factors...child of immigrants from lesser developed country, addiction in the family, turbulence and violence as a child, parents openly abusing alcohol.substances....I also came to the US at 7 with my parents from a lesser developed European country .I didn't end up shooting dope on the street, but I definitely have my own issues. And if I hadn't been lucky enough to make friends from stable families as a kid, so I had some positive role models, and the subsequent understanding that I need to get as far from the dysfunction as possible, as early in life as possible, god only knows where I would have ended up...life is a combination of our choices and our circumstances. If your circumstances are good, you can get away with more bad choices.

[@NickWixx]

I know so many kids who are dead who grew up in middle American suburbs with 2 parents. Adam Prokovik Dan and Dave Coggins. Dan and John Fenske. Charlie Wolverton, Chuck Stoe, Anthony Johnson, Chris Cox, Shane Kolmetzky, Erin Elton, Ashley Knigh, Scott Super Jr, Josh French, Amanda Delarceprete, and more. It doesn’t matter where you grew up or how bad your dad best you.

[@Trees100]

So incredibly well-spoken and worthwhile. Please get better you have a future. Make it a good one.

[@dantimber]

Beautiful interview. Really liked the pauses. Best to you Nina. Intelligent people can have more struggles. I pray you find answers and get better. 🙏

[@Rochelle721]

Good morning everyone. It is just after 3:00 a.m. here in Northern California where it is currently 58 °. Not too far from Fairfield. Wherever this may find you, I hope that you are safe, comfortable, & well. Much love!

[@laurashipp447]

It's currently 5:21 am in Texas, I wish the very same for you and all others! Thank you for your kind comment.

[@foesure]

Good morning from Lincolnshire UK. Hottest day of year for us! Expected to reach 30°😊

[@Gram72534]

GM Roc, 60ish in Denver, have a great weekend my friend!!!!!!!

[@beastinshow2362]

Sweden waves hello from afar, Northen Cali's beautiful as is the rest of your country.

[@ariesfairy4444]

hello from North Carolina USA, all the way across the country :D it’s currently 2:42pm and 83° pretty cloudy. hope u have a great rest of ur week and weekend!❤️

[@beverlyrea5713]

When you're an addict...you have only acquaintances. And they'll STEP RIGHT OVER YOU, while your od-ing...Dying...and never look back....SAD.

[@marcosaguilar518]

Yup

[@beverlyrea5713]

@@apaaaa You had a TRUE FRIEND ....very hard to find in our situation...I was lucky to have that Friend. He name was Toad. Thank you for making me remember my Friend ..He was a savior... It's nice to recall good memories!!!! You made me smile ..

[@beverlyrea5713]

@@apaaaa WOW. YOU REALLY MADE MY DAY. I REALLY DID HAVE A FRIEND WHO CARED ...THIS HAS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS...ITS A PERIOD OF TIME I CHOSE TO DISCONNECT FROM. EXCEPT FOR THE DAY HE TOOK MY DAUGHTER AND I OUT OF THERE.....HE CARED AND STOOD BY MY SIDE...GOOD MORNING TOAD.... WHEREVER YOU ARE...

[@lustagony]

What a sweet, well spoken young lady. Best of luck to you, Nina. We are all in your corner! ❤️

[@mickeyjones2874]

I hope you stay in contact with her Mark and let us know how she is doing. I felt so much empathy toward her. She just seems to be in so much emotional pain. My goodness her story is heartbreaking .

[@tobypainter9493]

This young lady has a hell of a vocabulary, and super articulate... I wish I could rescue her...❤

[@d4rmthai.e536]

This girl is smart as hell.. just sucks what life has planned for you, I hope she finds the light.

[@susanlewis208]

Beautiful,smart, and full of so much potential! Praying hard for Nina! She can accomplish more than she knows she can!

[@stephb5018]

Girl if you ever see this, you are wicked smart life could be so much better. Keep trying to get sober. Almost no one does it the first time so its not just you.

[@JR-gh8lp]

Oh my, I have never wanted to give someone a hug as much as I want to give her and tell her she can have a better life.

[@davidk.1089]

My mom came to the US at 10 years old from Soviet Hungary. The contrast messed her up. She didn't become an opiate addict but had eating issues and other issues, been in therapy most of her life. The same conflicting feelings of a good experience in Hungary but parents who wanted to escape the revolution in 1956 budapest

[@andreavanda5402]

Remembering family you left is the hardest thing. The loneliness you feel in a new country is indescribable. I too miss my Hungarian family.

[@sweetdreamz87]

My family on my Dads side. (Grandmother and Grandfather) were all Hungarian. I wish I could have grown up there or atleast been able to grow up knowing my Grandparents and great grand parents.

[@matp8493]

What a sweet person, I really really hope she makes it out ❤

[@life_withl]

Beautiful strong soul, very intelligent young woman. As a recovered addict I’m sending you much love ❤…

[@erincraig9109]

Jesus Christ this broke my heart for her- I have a very close friend who’s 23 (I’m 49) she’s like my daughter- just went to jail here in Ontario Canada- some serious offences- Nina reminds me of her- the hair, the intelligence- the fatigue… I hope Nina and my Paige can somehow get your life back on track, and have a healthy, happy, content life full of possibilities 💜 if you see this Nina- sending you love from a mom in Ontario Canada

[@gloriavillegas21]

Having my family struggle with this diabolical drug. I find myself watching a lot of these types of videos. Searching for hope. It’s devastating to be on the other end. Watching your loved one deteriorate and unable to do anything. Wish you all the best Nina don’t stop fighting.

[@MusicalMaMa1982]

Hugs to you. I know it's soo hard!!

[@MultiAubrey18]

I wish you nothing but the best in life Nina & I pray that you get all the help you need

[@suttonhoward]

I was on the street with Nina. She was a dear friend and love of mine. I am now 3 years clean. Nina if you hear this please reach out to me I would love to help you! ❤

[@BrightiiS]

I wish I could hug her. Show her the light she has, and watch her soar.

[@toddwalter7417]

What a beautiful young lady, smart, etc, hard to see her look so tired and struggling like she is. I would love to see her back on the show after turning her life around. This one makes me sad. Good luck Nina

[@brentdrake5414]

my mom is an immigrant and yes the pressure sucks Nina. Please take care.

[@brigittavanderputten3596]

I am first generation Dutch in canada and just that alone is underplayed as something significant in how it effects my life. She is first generation Russian and lived there at the beginning of her life....totally different culture. Genetics are important

[@Jdawn92]

Yes she said she would have gotten married and has children, sounds fine enough