Pot Smoking Alcoholic interview-Kandee

[@mariaportas5401]

The more I watch these interviews I realize human suffering is everywhere and thanks to Mark he's allowing us to see this for ourselves. If these videos can create more compassion and understanding for our fellow man/woman then this is the best thing on KZbin.

[@marylougeorge9890]

👍👏👏👏

[@inaj27]

That part !!

[@enochlovecraft569]

Take a look outside of your box, experience life, not KZbin, and not people that make money off others misfortunes!

[@mariaportas5401]

@@enochlovecraft569 I don't know who you are referring to enoch but I've seen a lot of pain and suffering in real time. However, a lot of people have not witnessed the misey of this reality . Some people live very good lives and may have never seen upfront and in depth the pain that homeless people experience. This channel gives people the chance to work on their empathy levels which a lot of society lacks. I hope you are one of the lucky ones Mr Lovecraft.

[@enochlovecraft569]

@@mariaportas5401 to me it sounds like you have a case of Schadenfreude! You get your kick and he gets his views! If you want to help, go hand out sandwiches to the homeless, fight for them to get rehabilitation, education and skills that they are lacking which have brought them to this lower echelon, this just exacerbates an already messed up situation

[@Thomas5792]

Pot and alcohol my favorite combi for a long time, about 15 years... but now 2 weeks sober. Not much but feeling much better already. Love to you all!

[@ChelseaMiddlebrook]

Rick, good for you buddy! Keep it up! 💯

[@Thomas5792]

@@ChelseaMiddlebrook thnx!

[@jackqualingurley1106]

Keep it up man

[@PandaA-cv3mm]

This is incredible Rick! Congrats. Keep up the amazing work. You’re worth it. ☺️🙏🕊

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Eyyyy you got this! Surrender 💕

[@TwoTrakMind]

As a dad who dearly loves and cares for his children, it breaks my heart to hear her story. I just want to hug her and let her cry on my shoulder. I wish I could take this away for her and give her a fresh start on life, but all I can do is wish her well and pray. May you find peace and hope, Kandee.

[@kylabella05]

Your babies are lucky to have not only a dad that is in their lives but loves them unconditionally. I relate in the fact as a mother I just want to embrace this women and tell her how worthy and loved she truly is

[@adthornton4552]

It all starts at home doesn't it pal. I worry for my girl's in this world. Hope il be here for them long as possible

[@six1nina560]

U r so rt

[@ShoeBooty860]

@Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life But only words. Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? 17So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.…James 2:15,16

[@ShoeBooty860]

@Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life You got it brother/sister. So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. James 2:17,18

[@olumidekolajo4133]

I have been a chronic alcoholic with liver damage for over thirty years . Don’t give up you are beautiful woman

[@marylougeorge9890]

Please don't give up on yourself.❤️❤️❤️

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Beautiful😂

[@Earthdogbonzo3]

When she said "fourteen", my mouth fell open. She had her first at thirteen, left school at fourth grade, had fourteen children by 5 or 6 different men, has Lupus and regulates the pain with alcohol and Marijuana. Kandee's way of speaking and the tone of her voice are that of a young child not yet ten years old, i.e. very direct and unguarded like an innocent child. I can only wonder that people like her do exist and live in our country. Her body and skin tone do not seem to show the wear and tear of such a hard life/existence. And she appears to have all, if not most of her teeth. When asked "have you ever been in love?", her answer and tone were that of a very old soul. I think she will outlive most of us here in spite of her Lupus and alcohol/Marijuana abuses. The power of being a mother is a most special power. Much love, prayer and admiration for your strength Kandee.

[@abbiesonntag3855]

I love this comment.

[@shreddykrueger3776]

She left out the part where she was an astronaut who went to the moon

[@writingpad7142]

& no stretch marks or big belly... her figure is amazing considering

[@jaynewilcox9527]

When she said she went to school until 4th grade so young 🥺

[@kimgarcia8012]

She's lying, period!

[@MAT6864027]

This was really sad to watch. Her parents damaged her and I am sure that unfortunately her siblings are in the same boat. I wish her and her 14 children the best moving forward 🙏🏾

[@MAT6864027]

@Jaclyn Ann VLOGS!💚 yeah girl!

[@niaprice3267]

MY HEART IS WITH YOU KANDEE! I feel your pain and send YOU love, positivity and healing on your journey.

[@bintbybint8431]

My heart breaks for this lady. She’s really had no support and love from the start. My childhood wasn’t perfect, but my mother and grandfather always loved me and told me so every day. I actually feel proud of this lady for being as functional as she is despite her history and her health.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Exactly because we have no knowledge of the abuse she suffered. It's painful just to think about her having that door bolted, chained and locked so tightly shut.💔

[@khalilahd.]

She’s been through so much in just one lifetime with that much trauma and illness it’s understandable that she went to drugs for some type of solace. I pray she continues to heal and be there for her children 🥺💜

[@donnadonato527]

My heart breaks for her. She's not proud of much in her life but she's proud of her stoic way of dealing with this combined pain and heartbreak. Blessings and prayers for you and your children 🙏🙏🙏

[@juliettezea9507]

How is she not proud of much. She has 14 kids. Most can’t have 1 and struggle with infertility

[@tdog1983-v6c]

She shouldn’t of had any. She’s a drug addict and an alcoholic. And has had every one them taken away from her. If she had 4 kids, that would be a catastrophe, but 14?????? She should’ve been sterilized.

[@Natharsus]

@@juliettezea9507 Is your brain malfunctioning? Why would anybody be proud of having 14 kids? You’re a delusional idiot. Having that many children is incredibly irresponsible and downright disgusting. Most (if not all) of her children will grow up with emotional and psychological issues and confusion due to the choices of their pathetic, careless, prostituting, drug addicted, alcoholic mother.

[@Natharsus]

@@tdog1983-v6c It’s nice to know that somebody’s brain is functioning correctly in this comment section.

[@tdog1983-v6c]

Brandon Marcus thanks my brotha

[@itsjustme9354]

Addiction is caused from Childhood Emotional Neglect and Trauma or both. Gabor Mate talks about addiction a lot he once said its not why the addiction, but why the pain? Whats really hurting us? We must look back to our childhood. What went wrong ? I'm a struggling alcoholic at 36 and trying to stay clean. My childhood there was a lot of mental and physical abuse a lot violence towards my mother and I.I've been searching reading up a lot about addiction as why I am the way I am. Alcohol is not my problem, Alcohol is the symptom of my problem. I'm slowly healing. I pray for this woman she heals too 🙏

[@robertgreenwood2258]

Very true but trauma can also be experienced by adults. Just include the adults as well and your right.

[@itsjustme9354]

@@robertgreenwood2258 you're definitely right too it can happen at any age.

[@jasminemania2984]

yes so true, i noticed most of the people interviewed on here who are struggling with addiction have had some type of abuse in their childhood. Mostly sexual abuse but really just abuse and trauma in general. It really made me start analyzing and trying to identify why I'm like this, why im addicted.. So i have a question now that you came to the conclusion that alcohol is a symptom of the things you went through in your childhood what are your next steps to heal that and stop abusing substance? Asking for advice for myself 😔

[@_Stroda]

Of course, people with perfectly happy, trauma free upbringings become addicts. I.e. your main claim is nonsense. The sad thing is that this nonsense is widely believed, and baseless beliefs like this get in the way of practical, harm reducing policies.

[@robertgreenwood2258]

@@jasminemania2984 the current mood across the culture is to treat substance use disorders as medical issues like any other thing you see a doctor for and to stop stigmatizing it. For example we used to put people with autism and aspbergers into mental institutions where they were raped by orderlies and they removed their frontal lobes of their brains and electroshocked them. They were treated like lab rats and their parents or spouse left them in those homes for life. Now they run the world. Elon Musk is on the autism aspbergers spectrum and he is the richest person on planet. As we know he made his fortune flying rockets to space and automating driving 🚗. 100 years ago he may have been locked in a sanitarium. But our society started changing their approach to handling them from childhood on. So now they can get jobs and go to school and invent our future for us. We are now at the era where Harm Reduction messaging and practices for outreach workers and those that might need any type of help are gaining traction system-wide. Instead of demonizing them the right thing to do is to teach addicts how to use in a more safe way that helps them to avoid the dangers of substance use. We know now the war on drugs was and is a failure. We can not police our way out of drugs. Prison only makes our society worse when we throw addicts in there. Long term treatment for trauma that is multi-tiered is the key. Having a 3 fold based approach that addresses the Bio-Psycho-Social aspects of a person's life is the human approach to treating substance use disorders. Bio = a doctor looking at physical health of a patient / Psycho - a psychologist to work with mental health and trauma / and Social worker to help look at schooling, finding employment and housing etc. Jail and AA alone do not keep someone from using drugs their whole life. We know that now. In the future there will be long term in patient rehabs and a consuler that coordinates the team of doctors therapists and social workers that will handle a patient. Addiction is a medical issue not a criminal or moral issue. America is still a shitty place to try to get sober. Europe is ahead of the curve.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

I relate to so much of what she said, especially the part when she said "there's always something" reference to triggering PTSD, anxiety and depression. There truly is and I cant seem to evade it for more than minutes at a time.

[@ericalagrasta7657]

Hey I watch you! Even just via KZbin it’s vibrantly obvious you’re a kind, loving & very genuine person. ❤️✊🏼 love and power from the good old toxic waste dump of central NJ :)

[@DetroitFettyghost]

@@ericalagrasta7657 What's good Brother!! I appreciate you so much! Sending love from my equally treacherous wasteland lol, have a great day my friend 🙏🏼

[@deanmorgan9034]

Kandee checks off all of my PTSD boxes. My heart breaks for those kids...

[@mikedoyle5901]

14 kids and 5 or 6 dads. She doesn’t even know and thinks she is raising them all. Shut the factory down.

[@Sheisimmaculate]

This one was inspiring Mark, because she is still finding the will to live 💕 as best she can but she hasn’t gave up completely on life. “You never stop learning”

[@Jackie-nt4es]

Yess I’d love an update from her. I can relate to and have so much empathy for this woman

[@marylougeorge9890]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Æiden-q9e]

❤️

[@mariebennett2666]

Alcohol free for almost 2.5 years now. You feel amazing when you can let go of the addiction.

[@undefinedd1147]

Congratulations! That’s awesome and I agree.

[@SidVacant69]

Alot easier said than done sadly.

[@Elhastezy888]

I share so so many things in common with this lady based purely off information she gave. Went a couple years "doing the best I could" until I figured out that I wasn't doing the best that I could & started going to meetings. Then getting therapy for the reasons I was self medicating. Turned out to not only be *ALOT* less expensive than weed & booze but it also saved my brain (wet brain) my liver (cirrhosis) & my sanity (personality disorders) Maladapted brain patterns formed in childhood from abuse/neglect/abandonment, etc are wretched roadblocks once an adult. It's very difficult to rewire them, it takes concerted effort. Need resources & knowledge. Alcohol is cheap, society accepted, oftentimes you don't realize what's happening until it's too late. Wishing you the best Kandee, good luck & many blessings on your path💕

[@NissyMtz18]

Wow! I know the feeling 🙏♥️‼️💪🏽

[@bashmeesh]

Fuckkkkk I hear that!!! Good for you taking care of yourself 🤍

[@jenniferblue1387]

Great reply! I love that!!

[@lucadia7554]

You are extremely strong,,what you did for yourself was tremendous. Bless you a hundred times over. Thank you for writing and sharing. I hope Kandee can write a memoir someday... she said she liked writing.

[@MikeCCO]

Excellent insights

[@brentonvelasquez4875]

“…because I can’t go back and change it. It’s done already, so why regret it, learn from it, do it different.” That got me.

[@waitwhat564]

Yes. That was brilliant! Regret only causes shame , guilt and sometimes depression. See things to learn from. Spoke to me too.

[@serragrkm]

Hey Kandee, as someone who has gone through a lot of terror in her life as well I can say that I'm proud of you for doing this interview and for opening up a little. You're so, so strong. One can tell that you're very loving and caring. Besides, you're really pretty. Don't ever give up on yourself. You can do this. Greetings and hugs from Germany

[@statusdisarray9598]

The older we get, the more insight we have, the more our demons can haunt us .

[@NancyGarcia-rr9nm]

Very true

[@WhatsupWorldPodcastLLC]

This is a child trapped in a woman’s body. The inability to keep eye contact in a sure sign of a feeling of insignificance brought on by a long line of abuse. Changing her answers to questions time and time again is a plea for acceptance, thinking one answer will be more accepting than the previous.

[@honestlynate7922]

My eye contact avoidance is from PTSD. It started around the same time I came home in 2004 from my tour in Iraq. I have to consciously tell myself not to break eye contact while having conversations and it has been 16 years.

[@midnightmakingdifferencr8553]

Wow u seem informed about behavior are u someone who helps people or something because I know someone who needs help can’t keep friends jobs good communication and she’s a good person but no one seems to understand him

[@WhatsupWorldPodcastLLC]

@@midnightmakingdifferencr8553 I have years of experience in the human psyche but I have found that listening is the best medicine.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@honestlynate7922 I'm sorry you paid such a high price in serving your country.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@midnightmakingdifferencr8553 Research PTSD symptoms.

[@cw8391]

I discovered this channel recently and this is the first video of yours that has made me cry. My heart goes out to this woman

[@tontobb8956]

So much pain in her face She can’t run or hide from it. Poor woman No kid deserve this shit. She’s a good person inside. But badly damaged by her parents I hope she finds peace at some stage

[@annaxefta587]

Ur soooooo gullible.

[@annaxefta587]

How do u know?

[@tontobb8956]

@@annaxefta587 it’s called reading body language my dear. Unless she’s a very good actress. Which she’s not

[@aliehawhite8616]

I can't imagine knowing that you're not loved as a child. I went through a lot as a child with my parents being heroin addicts and seeing my mom physically abused by my dad, but one thing I always knew was that I was loved and yeah, we were neglected when it came to having clean clothes every day and doing things as a family but one thing I never doubted was that my parents loved me. We (my 2 younger sisters and I) were never abused by our parents and always had a roof over our head, food to eat and love from our parents.

[@shineon_7660]

It really does a number on you, for sure! As a child I was sexually abused, but the emotional neglect from my single mom (not to mention abandonment issues from absent father) has left me far more messed up than anything else. I’m a recluse and an addict working on being okay with being alive. Every day is so hard.

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

@@shineon_7660 wishing you better days from Nashville Tennessee

[@shineon_7660]

@@KimbradleyMasterGardener 🙏 Thank you, that’s very kind of you.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Knowing someone loves you makes All the difference.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@shineon_7660 Ever consider you're probably suffering from PTSD? It's extremely difficult to live with because it runs and ruins your life 24/7 with very few breaks.💔

[@dug1086]

I am also a pot smoking alcoholic but from Kentucky I would love to do an interview and would do it for free... Love your channel it feels like therapy for me!!

[@enochlovecraft569]

Therapy? No mate! Therapy is therapy, this is just triggering you! Go seek actual help! This guy just uses people to get views!

[@dug1086]

@@enochlovecraft569 apparently you've never been to an AA meeting... People share experiences and heal through knowing someone understands them...

[@enochlovecraft569]

@@dug1086 no I don’t believe in Christian ideals thanks mate! But I’m an ex heroin/alcoholic! And didn’t need the twelve steps to heaven bollocks! Seriously mate! Seek real help!

[@dug1086]

@@Psychologik101 I was in therapy from the age of 7 to 18 cause my mom was super into it... Basically they're all drug pushers but hey go big pharma right....

[@williamturner6828]

Literally wanted to comment something similar😂 Around here in Ky a Pot Smoking alcoholic is average

[@3nrika]

This one got to me. She shows a lot of strength. If I could grant someone a miracle, it would be to this woman.

[@ronpl8473]

I laugh so much when he asked her if alcohol was a problem and she answered "it's a problem when I don't have it" lol.

[@aremnant3937]

I often realize that even though I have seriously battled addiction amongst many other vices, my life has overall been very good. Thank you Mark for giving these people a safe place to be heard.

[@marylougeorge9890]

❤️

[@hayleyfay4779]

🧡 same here

[@wowwhataworld.9590]

"At the end of the day, it never goes away" hit like a ton of bricks.

[@LuchadorMasque]

Feeling unwanted as a child fucks with you forever. It never goes away. You'll always be broken. Your relationships will never be normal. Youll.always feel different and weird.

[@wowwhataworld.9590]

"The only thing they can offer is 'pain management', which is basically, let's turn you into a government funded heroin addict" hit real hard too. I can't believe she's managed to bring 14 people into the world, amazing. I hope she finds some relief, she deserves it.

[@LuchadorMasque]

@@wowwhataworld.9590 she hasn't. She's full of shit.

[@tereseday4060]

@@LuchadorMasque Therapy can help.

[@paolacordova5335]

13:33 "I can turn You into a junkie, but I can't help You." Proof that it's ALWAYS profit over people.😔

[@pyromaniac354]

Yep Take your 4th booster comes to mind....

[@pyromaniac354]

@@EchoBravo370 or that they can cure a lot of stuff but more money to be made not curing but keep people dependant

[@a.wanderer5006]

Yep that's why Purdue Pharma, the maker of the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin, was dissolved recently, but unlike when your corner drug dealer is arrested, no one goes to jail.

[@pyromaniac354]

@@a.wanderer5006 bingo. look at them like big "legal" drug dealers

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Profound 💯

[@alessiogallo6515]

She's so sweet...i feel for her and her struggles and i give her my best hugs

[@MrJagnuts]

I'm raising all my kids. But they are not with me. Wow

[@Pedroforpresident2024]

i agree typical america

[@DougieRay]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 your from the same rock just like your truly

[@Princess_Slayah]

She said she’s really proud of her ability to write. I can already tell by this interview she is a fantastic writer. “Beating the odds instead of becoming a statistic.”

[@lDarkhorsel]

This was outstanding. Kandee is a survivor. And through her struggles she's found perspective: Never give up. Life is about The Path, not what's at the end of it. 💛💙

[@erickag5215]

Keep fighting and stay strong. You've overcome so many battles..you are not finished..you've still have alot of life to live and kids to raise. Prayers to you and your 14

[@brysoncain708]

As my mother left me when I was 2 this one really hit me hard... I've made many mistakes in my life and to judge my mother for her choices would go against my beliefs.. no one is perfect and we all have fallen short and failed miserably at times... God came for people like me and her ..

[@waitwhat564]

Came for the broken hearted and to set the captives free. 👍

[@ootenyafoo6935]

14 kids by the age of 39 - astonishing horrific. "Man passes on misery to man" - Philip Larkin

[@geobogza9933]

My thoughts exactly.

[@theogserena]

I just want to hug her. You would never know she dropped out of school at such a young age. Smart and so articulate. I hope life brings her some easier and happier times. She deserves it.

[@onomonopoeia]

Kandee. Your strength... I was honestly typing that right before you said it was what you were most proud of. It shows. ✨

[@keineahnung6124]

This must be the most heartbreaking and inspirational video I have seen in all your series.

[@zacharybowman8950]

Getting those writings published mama. You've got so much good to share. I'm glad you've got your girlfriend to support you. I love the joy in your eyes when you talk about your kids. Keep pushing forward. Hopefully they find the treatments soon. You've got this!!

[@marylougeorge9890]

❤️

[@Alexela03]

I’m a lupus warrior, please keep fighting, there’s hope, I’ve been in remission for 5 years…praying for her ♥️🙏🏼

[@ramonw9430]

Honestly, I'm surprised she only drinks and smokes pot with the amount of pain and abuse she's suffered. Kinda shows a certain level of self-control.

[@leahm7875]

Alcohol is one of the worst addictions there is

[@ramonw9430]

@@leahm7875 I know. I'm a recovered alcoholic.

[@danyellg3079]

Something not adding up here. I don't think she's being honest. 💔

[@asmrturbowhistlecalm8224]

This whole channel is full of lying ass bums

[@Gram820]

Not at all!!

[@hazela931]

What's so fantasical?

[@Lisa-vr3em]

My gosh her sadness is palpable….I hope your life gets to where you want and need to be!! God bless you and keep you!!! 🙏🏻

[@ariannaclearday]

This poor baby. 😢 She knows exactly what's up. My heart goes out to you, sister. ❤️

[@LeslieThomp]

The more and more I watch these videos, I'm learning not to be so quick to judge people...

[@michaelturner9443]

I never can understand why birth control wasn't a option especially after 10 children let alone 14

[@JohannaRose85]

I agree, the previous video had the man saying how angry and sad he was when he found out his mum was pregnant again as she couldn't support them let alone another child. I can't understand some people who have that many children, it's very selfish in my view.

[@a.wanderer5006]

I can never understand why a woman would want to go through pregnancy and birth that many times - not fun! Anyway if she didn't drink during pregnancy she's hardly an alcoholic because she's been pregnant and breast feeding at least half of her adult life.

[@Pedroforpresident2024]

Because it's America you can have 100 kids and let others raise them .that's the american way like baseball and apple pie.

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 not true

[@KP-hi1om]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 yeah I work two jobs and pay a butt load of taxes to care for these children. The American way.

[@betsybabf748]

If cancer cells are found in the ovaries, the ovaries have to be taken immediately. They can't find cancer cells 3 times in the ovaries. They can find pre-cancerous cells in the cervix and remove them, which many women have and is common, but if they find any sign of cancer in ovaries, both ovaries are taken immediately.

[@sharoncochran8508]

A lot of her story doesn't add up.

[@mellyo7262]

Yeah she’s a liar… like many addicts. There’s truth there, but it’s padded out with lies…and why time and time again do they have to bring children into the equation…

[@mercmichigan]

@@sharoncochran8508 correct. So much exaggeration and embellishment with almost no pushback on her claims. She is just hustling Mark for a check.

[@Hi-bl8rm]

Hopefully they take them out soon so she doesn’t have anymore children.

[@betsybabf748]

@@Leviathan-mj8gi I had both ovaries removed a few years ago due to tumors, and had 3 opinions including Dana Farber Cancer Center and Mass General (best hospital on East coast). They have to take them to even biopsy. They can't just open you and see cancer, and they can't test just a piece, leaving rest in, with them continuing to work. If she didn't have them removed, she wouldn't even know if there were cancer cells, nevermind magically had them found 3 times. She is either outright lying, not understanding how it works, or she is confusing with precancerous cells on cervix, which almost every woman has at least once in her life.

[@letticiagonzales6657]

delusional.. 14 kids and she raised them all but only 4 are with her and she supports them/herself by "hustling" 🙄. truly i feel for her.. you can't come from a home/childhood like she did and come out well-adjusted. still it's hard to hear her talk and not feel frustrated..

[@repetemyname842]

Big time delusional, but thats how these people cope- they invent a story to make themselves feel better and elicit sympathy. Life is hard, do not make it harder by bringing more kids into the world.

[@letticiagonzales6657]

@@repetemyname842 i both agree and disagree.. she took the concept of a bandaid baby more serious than anyone i've ever seen. but i will say that not even the majority of the people in these interviews, at least on this channel, are as delusional as this one.. a lot of them are self-aware. this one seems not fully honest.. with herself or with anyone else. she "doesn't know" how many baby daddies she has and the number changes from beginning to end, how many of them were/are gang affiliated, or even how many are dead or alive.. she just makes it up as she goes.

[@donnadonato527]

You live her life before you judge her. She fully understands why she had so many children; she wanted love and connection with anyone and I think she had the mindset that if she gave a man a child, he would stay with her. She was wrong but that doesn't make you right.

[@letticiagonzales6657]

@@donnadonato527 it's funny cuz i didn't hear her say any of that or even imply it.. and it's not judging her to know when someone is lying. she doesn't even know how many of her kids are with her..

[@md-er2wz]

In a big way we are a product of our environment our upbringing, no doubt, but with great willpower and a good role model you can fight out of the mold, but it's far from easy

[@lyricalmichau963]

This woman reminds me of not only myself but my mother. my prayers go out to her and her children

[@mjc2624]

Any doctor who prescribes narcotics for pain management to a self-described alcoholic should have their medical license revoked. The sugar dump from alcohol actively causes inflammation throughout a person's body. It's a vicious cycle. My heart goes out to this woman.

[@piotrr5439]

cheers!

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Your 💯 correct

[@666wilf]

I was on the phone to my drug dealer the other day and they authorised my oxy script for another 12 months.

[@letticiagonzales6657]

she's lying.. the main treatment for lupus is to treat the inflammation and immunosuppressants. opioids aren't recommended for people with lupus..

[@user-rb7ns9yj5y]

@@letticiagonzales6657 lmao you're talking as if all doctors do what is right! Haha 😄 🤣

[@RabidDisposition]

14 children?? She must be a powerhouse of genetic potential if they all came out without any serious complications. If she was nurtured, loved, and guided, she probably could have done anything she wanted.

[@1976mcfarlane]

Most of the symptoms she says She's suffering from today is due to extreme mineral deficiency so she definitely has paid the price with her body

[@crawdaddy6969]

@@1976mcfarlane I bet most of her kids are messed up. Any guy that sleeps with her is off to begin with. the fact that she has 14 kids shows how stupid she is. I mean damn, have a tubal litigation after the first six kids you can't support. The Doctor should have stepped up. The people who should have children have none and this lady has 14!

[@kimgarcia8012]

I would bet money she doesn't have 14 kid's and she definitely doesn't have custody of 4 of them

[@CupidusPecuniae]

Despite her tragic childhood, poor education, etc, her intelligence and resilience shines through. She's even articulate. I hope the rest of her life is one of happiness.

[@ItalianPeanut]

Mark, I’ve been watching your interviews for years. I’d love to see a documentary on YOUR life! You amaze me.

[@Pedroforpresident2024]

relax keep your clothes on can you make it anymore obvious?

[@eyespliced]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 I think you're seeing thirst where there wasn't any, bub. I'm also genuinely curious about the human behind the lens asking good questions.

[@bohemia9956]

I understand her pain but i cannot understand why bringing 14 kids into that life with this kind of trauma and that kind of lifestyle. If you are aware that your mother NEVER EVER EVER should have had children than you get an idea how fit as a mother you will be. You cannot pour from an empty pot...nor a pot pot.

[@nina-ls4wc]

For some women having children is a way of getting that unconditional love they didn't get and they can give their kids the childhoods they deserved. Why should someone decide they can't have kids because they lived through something traumatic? Just because you were bent doesn't mean you are broken.

[@bohemia9956]

@@nina-ls4wc she clearly is broken. You can be an addict or a good mum.

[@eyespliced]

@@bohemia9956 sure, and you can be completely sober and be a monstrously terribly parent. It isn't entirely binary.

[@a.wanderer5006]

@@EchoBravo370 need them to work the fields...🤔

[@bohemia9956]

@@eyespliced Sure. Of course. But I didnt say that all sober people are good parents but addiction is definetely standing in the way of good parenting.

[@kimgarcia8012]

She doesn't know how many baby daddy's she has when first asked, how many are alive, how many kid's she's raising without having to answer one way and then change her answer. She's definitely lying!

[@makanjuolasuccess5949]

“ I’m still beating Odds instead of becoming a Statistics “ that hits deep ... I love you Kandee , I love your Strength... you are A gem 💎🥰🥰🥰

[@ZootZinBootZ]

Universal Medicare is only possible if everyone demands it. The benefits to society, value for money beyond the current scope. This lady deserves dignity in healthcare. You all do.

[@realascanb222]

Why can't she just take the Medicaid that she qualifies for?

[@SLYCoopaEatsChicken]

she's so incredibly wise

[@vinzen14]

Lol an amazing mother??? Cmon haha

[@chanelmckellop332]

I also have LUPUS(SLE) so I know what we live with and have to endure every minute of everyday. Just know that when you walk with FAITH... IT WILL DEFINITELY TAKE YOU FAR. Stay BLESSED Queen

[@KP-hi1om]

I pray for this lady. I hope her kids are successful and will take care of her in old age.

[@kokobeszamel3912]

She’s so soft spoken and gentle. I’m really happy that despite abusive child hood she managed to give her love to her own children. Bet she is a really good mum.

[@jaredduncan9720]

If you ever want to interview a Soldier with 15 years in and plenty to talk about with life and THE life, I’m here.

[@miapdx503]

Respect! Good morning soldier. 🌹

[@annececile5555]

I think he just did.

[@ddade2099]

Kandee I really wish the best for you, it would be cool to see a part 2, bring her back. Very painful story, you’re in my thoughts, keep going and stay positive in this evil world. Stay safe K

[@ChicoPoquito]

Kandee- your strength is the thing I’m most proud of you for, also. ❤️ You’re incredibly resilient, and I know you will fight to the very end to make sure you are there for your kids, and that they will never have to go through the things you did. God bless you and your family; you’re in my prayers, Girl. 🙏🏼

[@LydiaVacs]

She is a survivor. Get knocked down 10 times, get up 11. There is an immeasurable amount of strength and courage that comes with that. Praying for peace and healing for her 💜

[@michaelfriscia8166]

Pretty sure when you get up you're not supposed to pick up a pipe & a bottle spread your legs and repeat the same dumb mistakes. Sounds to me like you're not listening to what she's saying but instead listening to the sad tone of victimhood that she's putting out and responding to that instead of thinking clearly about the harm she's causing others and how the harm that is done to her is self-inflicted invited and clearly wanted to the point that she does nothing to prevent the same old mistakes it's not an accident that 13 of her 14 children's fathers are gang members it's not a mistake that she has been a prostitute her entire life it's not a mistake that she is just like her mother despite hating her mother for being the way she is even though she's exactly like her mother.

[@LydiaVacs]

@@michaelfriscia8166 you sound very angry. It seems as though this woman has struck a nerve with you. Nowhere in my comment did I say she never made mistakes. You’re making an awful lot of judgements on someone you’ve never met based off a 15 minute interview. “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” She has intrinsic value as a human being regardless of what she does or does not do. There is nothing wrong with acknowledging the good in someone and praying for them.

[@NikoHL]

God bless you Kandee, I hope you get the support you need..

[@dominicturner77]

14 kids is outrageous. I understand that pregnancy can happen a few times unplanned but bringing 14 into the world in her situation is very irresponsible. 14 is irresponsible even for the most affluent families. That's just maths.

[@karisrussell7808]

I feel the same way she needed to get her tubes tied 13 kids ago. I feel bad for her children

[@jenniferdreves823]

I’m so sorry you have been through so much Kandee! I hope you can get some healing in your life. Sending love, light to you! You will be in my prayers!

[@jennontheblock2707]

She's all over the place. When she rocks back and forth more while looking down or away, I'm pretty sure she's not being truthful. 1st she's raising all her kids... Oh, but only 4 are with her- the other 10 are with family. 2nd there were only 5 fathers.... Oh, but then there turned it to be 6. 3rd she lives for her kids... Oh, but after the 6th father/her husband got murdered, she had no reason to live until the girlfriend came back. Right. Sincerely hope she gets help- her Lupus would be 10 times better without the alcoholism. Smoke all the pot you want, but stop drinking FFS.

[@danyellg3079]

That's my point! We can't just believe everything this person is saying. People aren't honest about things!

[@fromthegecko9488]

I think she is truthful, I also shift and present as uncomfortable when recalling my dysfunctional past to a huge audience.

[@danyellg3079]

@From The Gecko This woman isn't being honest about things. Too many questionable things she's said.

[@fromthegecko9488]

@@danyellg3079 Like what

[@antoniobranch]

@@danyellg3079. She’s got tight abs for fourteen kids?

[@FCTHETRUTH]

humans go through so much pain just to live long enough to die.... and then live moves on.. its so cold. i wish her happiness and peace

[@Suga29838]

Reading some of these comments I surely hope some of the things that happen to these folks don't happen to you..or maybe I do because some need to go through it to see it. See how well you do afterwards.

[@kylabella05]

👏🏼 people are so insensitive and they listen to the stigma the world puts out. People are in pain and we as humans need to embrace the broken and love them whole again ❤️🤍❤️

[@cassie_j1]

Thank you for your comment Donnetta 👏🏼👏🏼 it needed to be said 💯

[@marylougeorge9890]

Truth. The negative comments seem to come from those who don't look at the whole picture. They find one thing to focus on and that's all they see.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@kylabella05 Well said.👏👏👏❤️

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@cassie_j1 👍❤️

[@angelajarrell2225]

The pain on her face comes through so vividly and I feel everything she’s going through 😭

[@wombmenempowerment]

Sending her healing energy 💛

[@moniquemenke7387]

💜 I think it is very brave to share your story. How many people do actually this, in every day life? With warmth&affection. Alcohol use is very much looked down upon, when you have a problem with it and people start to notice it. Thank you for honestly sharing your story.

[@john1gold503]

Soft white underbelly you mentioned you needed to peel back layers to get at the root of why people are homeless. At the root of it is a spiritual component, a battle between good and evil.

[@miapdx503]

We live on a battlefield 🌹

[@jidoesit1891]

She said and raise my son like she doesn't have 13 others. She has so many kids because she wants to do it right, but never does....sad

[@indiegogogirl2662]

She seemed so proud of her writing. Missed opportunity you didn't ask more about it. I would have loved to hear her read something she wrote. Good writers are born. She probably one of them...

[@JamieOCharlotte]

Yes! Same here.

[@BeeKay4444]

I have respect for her living through all this pain without resorting to the wicked pain meds they give.

[@stackbundles7058]

The title can be used to described about 60% of the US populace

[@robertgreenwood2258]

Exactly. I'm always baffled that people don't know this. They are both trillion dollar industries.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

The title could've been "A lady with 14 kids" Lol

[@InHerDreams]

The way she speaks of her children... when she says they're irreplaceable, there was nothing but pure love in her voice, in spite of all she's been through. Moved me to tears... From 1 momma to another, I wish you & your children the very best, Kandee🙏🏽💕

[@waitwhat564]

That’s was beautiful. What you said brought ME to tears. Yes. She is a beautiful woman

[@InHerDreams]

@@waitwhat564 Thanks 🙏🏽 & I agree with you

[@simonrees9117]

What a story teller she is.

[@j.h.6081]

I hear a lot of people who've experienced physical abuse who say that they took that abuse to protect their siblings or a parent. I have a friend who went through that too (protecting her younger sister from her mom). I think it's brave but also just a sad situation. I hope Kandee heals as much as she can.

[@hippiemom8481]

There’s simply no logical reason for ANYONE to have 14 kids. It’s incredibly selfish and irresponsible. The six daddies are just as much at fault.

[@ReadyFreddy1011]

Exactly

[@blydnhvghn]

Man shut up about what you think other people should do with their life. For all you know her fourteen kids could change the world. Shut. Up.

[@phyllysanantonio]

14 kids with 5 men. That’s disgusting. Those poor kids.

[@heatherrussell7190]

Wishing this woman some heartfelt joy today. And faith to get her and her children through this lifetime.

[@Tess3996]

Dear for lupus you can be given prednisone which dampens the immune system.Strange to have 14 children when you suffer from lupus!

[@Damone7653]

I thank the Lord for my wonderful childhood and two wonderful parents, I'll pray for this young lady I hope she finds peace.

[@dewmontain123]

I was reading the title. I almost thought i got so drunk you interviewed me and i forgot. 🤣

[@sallyann985]

😂

[@ReadyFreddy1011]

🤣🤣🤣

[@markoembarko9045]

Mark, this is the first time I've seen someone not take the tissue you offered. 😢 That's your way of offering support...

[@petramarkovinovic6407]

Some people including myself don’t like their tears being wiped by other person… and hugging while crying etc…

[@autumnhamman44]

he's also heavily supporting her by her being there. imo It looked like she didn't wanna cry, you can tell she's trying to keep her emotions in control Which you can't blame her for at all Who cares ab the tissue that's the least interesting point of this whole video

[@adventurestar7777]

She was very warm and polite when she refused, to me it simply seemed she didn't want it in that moment. I actually read your comment first, before I got to that part so I was kinda looking for that exchange to come up to see how it went down. He offers support throughout by doing these interviews in the first place...by asking and listening...giving feedback & encouragement, at times if appropriate. Offering a tissue when someone starts to cry is just an extension of the compassion for people he holds while listening to them talk about their lives and trying to keep them as comfortable as possible if upset. Don't think he cares either way if someone takes it or not. I didn't notice any hint of negativity or diliberate refusal meant to reject Mark offering support. My guess is it was more done to tell/convince herself that she is ok and not crying enough to need it. She may have needed to do that for herself to keep her composure, for whatever reason.

[@marylougeorge9890]

That hit me hard. Like she was denying her sadness, pain and tears...and any comfort.😢💔

[@jbyrd9118]

My first thought seeing that was that maybe she felt she didn’t deserve the gesture, because she hasn’t been treated with trustworthy kindness enough. That, and/or her boundaries for personal space are very strong, esp after so much trauma. Whatever the reason though, I can pretty much guarantee the intention wasn’t to insult.

[@garywing172]

This woman is getting the state to look after her 14 children

[@Gram72534]

your theory about regret can also be applied with self hate and beating yourself up. you cant change the past so stop blaming yourself and fall in love with YOU! have a good 1, im routing for you!

[@jenniferobuzor7423]

This is one of those interviews 🥺 she has so much knowledge to share❤️

[@havadatequila]

I know a million middle class people who had shitty parents who couldn't remotely be as honest as Kandee. They hide from it 10x harder.

[@havadatequila]

@@fu9793 You're a hero.

[@malloryflores4661]

Mark, have you seen Rebecca lately? I've had her on my mind a lot lately! And it's been a little while since you've posted a video of her; The last couple seemed like she might be ready to go home soon. And it also seemed like she was hitting rock bottom. I keep all the people on your channel in my prayers, but especially Rebecca. She is by far my favorite on your channel! She has a beautiful soul! Please let us know how she's doing if you know. Thanks!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

I wonder too

[@pamelapalmer2832]

She's my favorite also. I hope she's ok and that we get an update soon. I love her personality. Rebecca can do great things in this life if she gets herself together.

[@ChelseaMiddlebrook]

I was just thinking this the other day too

[@silentknight3320]

I almost feel like she wished she could say she had cancer, she wasn't knowledgeable about lupus either, these are just the excuses she tells people for sympathy and the reason she doesn't work.

[@TuriyanGold]

14 kids? Paused the video, closed youtube, loaded my game.

[@brah04X]

Great respect for this woman, I hope she keeps beating the odds and find both health and stability

[@marylougeorge9890]

❤️👍

[@Hi-bl8rm]

Yup let’s see how many more babies she pops out.

[@innerlightalchemy]

Thank you sister. Shine your light in the darkest places… it is people like you who bring hope and light into this world showing others how to get through the abyss