Heroin Addict interview-Madison

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Madison, a heroin addict living on Skid Row.
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[@painfullyunresponsivemabel]

Noticed when Mark asked her if she had ever been raped and she said “no cause I usually go along with it” man that broke me. It’s almost like she’s a kid, needs someone to take care of her and love her. She needs a home that she doesn’t get abused in.. its very difficult to get out of homelessness on your own. She’s so beautiful and I hope things get better for her 💐

[@smellycat6386]

It reminded me of Pesatucky from Orange is the New Black, i know it's not a real person. But even when she said no to a guy they forced themselves on her and just went along with it. Is very sad that people have to go through that.

[@nickie7874]

She seems like she has arrested development. She says she's naive, and she doesn't seem to understand people very well. Very sad.

[@Detcaligirl]

It sure the f is

[@BlessedMama1960]

I was very moved by this interview. I feel so bad for this girl. I lost my oldest son at age 30 to a drug overdose. I have another son one year older than her that had been clean one year in October and doing very well. I wish I had the room to take her in because I certainly would and give her the love and affection she never had and teach her about life and give her security. She would never have to be on the streets again or prostitute and I would help her get clean. This girl is gonna be etched in my mind forever. Be well Madison. I will pray for you every night sweet girl. You are a beautiful soul that is just lost. If I can ever find a way to come rescue you I will. ❤️

[@fireice4833]

Debra Krug that would be great 👍🏼 that’s exactly what she needs; a place to call home with people that care about her!

[@jjeessz]

“I don’t sleep until I pass out, because I don’t know what’s going to happen.” That is seriously one of the saddest things I have ever heard. Please do an update on her, I would love to know if she gets help. She’s just stuck in limbo. I wish I could just give her a hug.

[@bricktop3044]

Jess Zimmerman I wish I could find her I would help her I was in same situation as her at that age

[@WalturdTheCat]

I was a meth addict and had the same experience I would stay as high as I possibly could staying up for 10 11 days at a time just to not sleep because once I would finally fall asleep I would sleep for 3 days straight. I would wake up with all of my clothes off and not even know what happened. Thank God I got away from that life.

[@ballrm1]

Her hands are so red. Is that a result of something she’s using?. 😔

[@Gynajones-vk8gj]

Lisa and Israel Ballroom and Latin Dance my sister has that .. it’s a medical condition caused by stress usually

[@ballrm1]

Gyna jones thank you.

[@molly18239]

I am a middle aged man with no children...I have been asked many times why I chose to not become a father, and I always answer honestly: because I don't think I would be a good one. And the response is always: "oh don't be silly, you'd be a great father". Sometimes I stop and think maybe I made a mistake, but seeing your videos, I see what happens when people have children who either don't want them or aren't cut out to have them. Makes me realize I have made the right decision. Thank you for your work.

[@Butterfly-cu8kf]

I have the same idea and decided not to have kids.

[@bobbyburseth5861]

I would never raise a child in this shithole! Especially a daughter!

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

. I am a woman who never wanted kids because i knew id be a jerk to them even as my mother was to me . It would be unfair to the child .

[@Dollypops43]

Respect to you

[@mariebernier3076]

Yes, I'm a loving, educated professional who also decided not to. Plagued by depression, knew it would be an unfair life for a child. I just wouldn't be present consistently enuf.

[@eric1841]

her voice sounds like an adorable kid who wasn't prepared and able to deal with the malice of the world.

[@2010davian]

Horrible for a mother to chose a man over her kids! Horrible!

[@powderandpaint14]

How is that even allowed to happen, the guy should be in jail

[@eldel2883]

Yeah it is, sad thing is that shit happens a lot. It’s the reason I’m a single father and very proud to be one. I have my kids in therapy because they have abandonment issues because of their mom’s decisions.

[@TheMm8107]

Holy hell you guys!!! I’m sorry to hear about y’all’s situations too!! Geez I’m praying!! I wish I could do more!! 😢😭

[@richardroberts3322]

That's not a man

[@stephanienikols9831]

I think this is the worst betrayal

[@LB-fc8pj]

She is so child like. I truly believe that at the age a person is abused is where they tend to stay stuck mentally. I pray that she gets the help she needs soon. Her mom is a pos and may not even have the capacity to feel empathy/love or even understand how much pain she’s caused her own daughter. It’s easier said than done, yet, sometimes you have to pull yourself out of that darkness and not make a home within that pain. You may never get what you need from your mom to heal you and you shouldn’t have to take a lie detector test to prove to your mom that you were telling the truth. A mom is supposed to protect her children and listen to them when they are crying out. Moms, please stop choosing men over your own children. You will reap what you sow and never have a happy life.

[@sarahwales6276]

Britney Spears is like that, a victim of abuse.

[@Mel-zl4hs]

So well said @LB

[@eileenellenberger7075]

I'm a recovered addict, they tell us in treatment the age we start using is the age we stay at mentally. We stop maturing at that age so you're kind of right.

[@luckap79]

Nope !it’s the dope that turns them into kids .

[@eileenellenberger7075]

@Susan Lynn same here Susan its so hard. I'm praying for you.

[@karleet]

If watching these videos don’t make you be the very best parent you can be, not sure anything will.

[@elizabethmccall2736]

Yep I agree

[@chunkchips4554]

All you need are the statistics of your children are at a higher risk of be molested if you bring a man that isn't the bio father into the home. That should be enough. But yeah this too. It's like how are women picking these men.

[@MultiOpolis]

That's the biggest thing I've learned from this channel

[@alexcortez6089]

You are absolutely right!!

[@MsThemjs]

Exactly so sad

[@12thsonofthelama86]

26 years old and has PTSD like a 60 year old war veteran,Heart breaking..

[@shaunreid7929]

You're a bit backwards bud, I was diagnosed severe hypervigilance ptsd before I was old enough to buy a legal beer, ptsd tends to dull over time especially in veterans

[@12thsonofthelama86]

@@shaunreid7929 let’s not make it all about You..

[@torrin.aurora]

It’s worse than ptsd. It’s not just one Big Bang, it’s abuse over years and years. You can’t even compare the two.

[@JaimeGarcia-sg9xj]

Sadly, it's very common. Too common.

[@tommy69693]

Same age as my son, but lives in a parallel universe, people need a license to have children x

[@zoepaul1785]

I can’t begin to imagine how scary it would be to live on Skid Row in a tent as a vulnerable woman alone.

[@sleeplessaquarius]

I agree, thats terrifying just to think about it!!

[@phoebeb.332]

💯

[@tribex580]

The hurt in her eyes, I'm sorry.

[@beehungry6190]

When a mother chooses a pedophile over their own kid, that is the biggest travesty of all time.

[@tianaadair3221]

One of the saddest interviews I’ve seen. She’s such a lovely lost soul. It really touched me. Bless you lovely lady.

[@veganjeliza8518]

She has a soft energy about her. I felt worried when she said she couldn't see her future anymore. I hope she's ok.

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

@@veganjeliza8518 I felt the same, I hope she never gives up, she's too young and has so much life ahead of her minus drugs, she is truly a beautiful soul ❤

[@frostythesnowman6151]

She´s a little abused in an adult´s body.

[@camilafanmary]

Madison has such a childlike and innocent aura. Very sad to hear such a tragic life story.

[@miapdx503]

Sometimes when people are traumatized as a child they get stuck at that age...

[@chrisurlacher1830]

I agree she is so broken it’s so sad

[@karesiacassis4429]

Chris Urlacher she seem so sad 😞

[@chrisurlacher1830]

Karesia cassis -She does You can see it in her face. Poor thing like she never had a chance

[@Grant-kj4eq]

Yes it breaks my heart to see this girl in this situation. Heroin will take everything from her if she does not get help . I hope she finds a way out before its too late

[@kearstin1988]

My heart shattered when she said she doesnt see herself alive in 5 years. And you could tell she meant it. I just wanna give her a hug!

[@stevyd6349]

@@bigrob4840 I had a fit trying to read your comment. Write in English please.

[@yourabot9003]

The way 2020 goin nobody will 💀🤣

[@kearstin1988]

@@yourabot9003 sad, but true

[@michelledoyle1969]

So sad i just want to give her a warm bed & safe place to stay with some counselling 😪if only

[@shellos8]

@@bigrob4840 Wtf are you talking about? Nobody understands what you wrote. You do speak English, right?

[@Zy2193]

I would like to see an update for this girl. So much pain at the end when she talks about her mother. To be violated by someone and then betrayed by your own mother... the person that should always help you and protect you. That's real pain.

[@joemorales2609]

Her silence is so loud - the pain she has is so deep it makes me hurt! GOD bless her soul!

[@danstepka775]

god been doing her good so far

[@joemorales2609]

@@danstepka775 please tell me more

[@pauliuscs]

if you say god has anything to do with it well then he is an asshole for putting her in this situation in the first place. I think this is no god or magic it is people to blame.

[@nicoleeeee999]

How can they charge a child with sex trafficking when she’s being trafficked too?!? The system is messed up and she clearly didn’t know right from wrong

[@stevenhulbert7540]

@Nicole Merry-That charge was really wobbly and the cops were just looking to pin it on her to look better in the stats!

[@elisscaliving4776]

@Zert Teyyy she was taught that wasn’t wrong

[@mariabaron8095]

i agree

[@NANANNANAANA3220]

Because she still knows right from wrong

[@nicoleeeee999]

@@NANANNANAANA3220 no she didn’t she was groomed by an adult ! She was a child !

[@kellylambert4153]

My heart aches for her. She seems like such a kind soul. I hope she gets clean and finds happiness.

[@ShannonDavis322]

Kelly Lambert Right.. At the end when he asked what she thought could help her get out of the situation, it was like she had never thought of it or didn't know that it was an option. Heartbreaking!

[@purpleeyessmith4151]

God please help this Young lady! Sweet Jesus please 🙏🏾 Free her mind from negetive spirits! Set her free god so she can help herself! In the name of Jesus Amen! ❤️

[@jimlahey7364]

Couldn’t of said it better ☹️☹️😔😭😭, sound like if she sobered up and got some decent counseling to get her to realize her childhood was wrong and not her fault!!! Sooooo Sad 😢 😭😭😭

[@purpleeyessmith4151]

@myname ismud i get it and i agree but as an ex drug user you know it’s not that easy!! Some people are stronger than other’s !!

[@lisabester3220]

@@purpleeyessmith4151 💯🙏

[@koes007]

"I guess I never got raped, because I went along with it". I shed a tear to that. Some people have it rough in this world

[@amandipa8368]

Poor baby :( please give us an update on Madison. She was exposed to horrors no one should ever go through, one of the worst being her on mother choosing not to believe her and completely abandoning her. That is so horrific. I'm so sorry, Madison.

[@rehamibrahim3437]

Exactly, i can get that there are some ppl whose mind doesn't function well or may be selfish but that much of selfishness from a mother towards her own flesh and blood is way beyond our instinct as Humans. I mean we see videos of a dog sacrifice herself in immediate deadly situation for a chance her kid would only run away and not get killed

[@johnaxen4649]

No mother should choose a man over her child! My heart is broken for Madison!

[@giaezrae]

if you actually cared you know that he sets up go fund me for these people, it literally says it at the end of the video.

[@johnaxen4649]

@@giaezrae "if you actually cared" there's no need to be rude and you have no idea if I've donated or not or what causes I support. Don't be a troll.

[@giaezrae]

@@johnaxen4649 watch the video and atleast act like u care then.

[@giaezrae]

@@johnaxen4649 don’t ask dumb questions when the answer was right in front of u.

[@briancanfield5658]

@@giaezrae so just because he sets a go fund me for these people your heart can’t break for them? Go screw yourself you fucking narcissistic bitch

[@kelli4542]

When I was using meth and heroin, I couldn't see my future either. I didn't really want to have one. I'm 3 months clean and sober today and feeling hopeful for the first time in a while. I hope the people on this series are given access to therapy or other mental health treatment after baring their souls for a KZbin video.

[@timprescott4634]

Are you still clean?

[@kelli4542]

@@timprescott4634 Yep, almost 6 months now.

[@timprescott4634]

@@kelli4542 OUTSTANDING! I wish you continued health and happiness.

[@Onelightoftheworld]

It’s been two years for me and I had to find something within myself to stop. It was something called love. I had to love myself and I finally do. That’s why I know this time is different. Not to mention that I have the cutest little dog in the world and he helped me be a better person. I have to give credit where credit is due. God loved me before I could love myself. One day at a time.

[@raw8039]

God bless you stay clean.

[@creative123style7]

I've been clean 2 months and 2 weeks. Proud of myself. Hopefully continue doing that.

[@meghansonnier3479]

You got this

[@natasham4609]

Proud of you too 🤗

[@alliew2711]

Keep it up!

[@MichaelSmith-dj2of]

Fuck yeah! That’s awesome! Keeping doing what you’re doing...it’s working!

[@budcarr8673]

Stay strong keep it up !

[@sadifamuhammad6208]

She's a Beautiful baby! Look at her.... Listen to her.. She's a sweet little girl of 26 years.. The little girl is IN THERE!... SHE NEEDS A MOMMY..... A REAL MOMMA! I BELIEVE IN YOU SWEETIE! I BELIEVE YOU WILL SUCCEED IN LIFE.... AND YOU HAVE A LOT OF GOOD LIFE IN YOU! YOU'RE YOUNG, BEAUTIFUL, ARTICULATE, SWEET. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maverickbull1909]

She sounds and acts like a small child. Wishing the best for her. Doesn’t seem like she had a chance from birth

[@jessicam.williams8978]

That’s trauma for you. Her mental state hasn’t progressed since childhood along with drug use keeping her there.

[@FireRayquaza24]

Lynda Anthony Holy shit NOBODY was talking about Trump. Are you obsessed with him so much that even during sad eye-opening videos like this you just HAVE to bring him up? Honestly, grow up.

[@lovefist8271]

Lynda Anthony anyone that could bring Trump into a conversation about a drug addicted young women clearly has mental issues. Please get help.

[@ascotcomm]

True and she is amazing

[@lisbodilkarlsson2267]

aggree

[@kaihinds926]

Please do a follow up with her.

[@molly5040]

I’m a huge fan of this series and I have to say that I think this is one of the saddest stories I’ve heard throughout all of your videos. I feel so sorry for this poor girl, I wish and hope and pray that she finds support and love and finds a way out of the terrible situation that she faces right now. This has truly made me so emotional and has really impacted me, I will never forget what I’ve heard today from this beautiful young girl.

[@EmisoraRadioPatio]

Jailing someone for simply being a drug addict is disgusting.

[@qbclay2]

accomplishes nothing. waste of time and money. get these people help or honestly leave them alone

[@billbored8277]

@@qbclay2 Well, we're leaving them alone in Seattle, basically all drug possession has been decriminalized.....most thefts arent charged (boosting is primarily done to buy the drugs). All they've done is created a lawless hellscape where small businesses are the victims, stores closing left and right. People moving out of the area, who wants to live around tent cities where its an open drug market. There has to be balance. Having zero consequences for drug addicts just shifts the burden to non-addicts who are just trying to survive as well, go to work, raise a family. The 'leave them alone' approach doesn't work, makes things worse, I'm watching it happen in front of me.

[@bobterrana6554]

She was not born a drug addict.

[@bretthernan7589]

@@billbored8277 Sounds like a half a**ed effort at fixing a major social problem which requires the type of agency they're forbidden by federal laws. They can't offer the drugs on prescription to addicts at a nominal cost because of their prohibition, which is really the only way to end associated crime and eventually the cycle of addiction. When laws forbidding trafficking retain their power to imprison dealers and addicts can obtain a guaranteed ongoing legal supply of their doc at pharmaceutical grade from doctors for a monthly fee of $5.00, what dealer is going to waste their time and risk their freedom maintaining supply that inevitably sees new people introduced to addiction? The 'drug war' will and can end only by this method.

[@billbored8277]

@@bretthernan7589 Are you critiquing something about my post, 3cats comment, talking about the war on drugs in general, Seattle's approach, a stream of consciousness?

[@TheMeowMaestro]

The fact that they charge other girls who are trafficked with trafficking, but don’t go after the actual pimps, is infuriating.

[@JohnGalt916]

But she DID traffic the girl. The pimp probably got hit with other stuff, but yall gotta stop acting like shes an unspotted lamb.

[@dannyryanlannon784]

@@JohnGalt916 she was clearly coerced...come on man...she doesnt have any assets to seize so she's not worth much to the "justice" system. Be real.

[@Morgan.iiiviix]

They should go to xhibit and have a ride.

[@4465Vman]

the police dont go after pimps because the women know they will be beaten if they testify so they shut up

[@dannyryanlannon784]

@@4465Vman yup, that's also why people dont talk in the hood, everyone knows what's going on and who's who but know one will testify even tho those same guys would end them at the drop of a hat, or if you scuffed their shoes...

[@powderandpaint14]

Almost every single story of these women involves an abusive step Dad or foster Dad, seriously it's disgusting. Who are all these sick men!

[@thematriarchy2075]

Or biological father.. they are abused themselves, i believe.. most of them.. It's about time to take boys/men's trauma's seriously if we want a better world for all..

[@nickie7874]

Or their own dad, been there!

[@gabrielledennis549]

And then there are the mothers who abandon or don’t believe them, which makes everything so much worse!

[@PFlaw317]

Your neighbors, co-workers, family..ect..Everyday people. Growing up in our youth we are kind of taught to stay clear of the bad people..as if all the bad people are wearing signs for identification..when in reality it's far more complex. There are so many people living double lives and they will show you who they are in anonymity. The internet has exposed that big time..just look at all the debauchery & racism online..weird forms of pornography that's super popular. A lot of people seem to be unfulfilled in life. And we need to talk more about young boys getting abused because those young boys turn into many of these men,

[@austinlyle3579]

a lot of the mens stories start this way as well..

[@robburton3255]

Heartbreaking. This interview actually hurt my heart. She has a lot of good in her. I wish she could see that.

[@rachbun7290]

Me too this is so heartbreaking

[@tommahnke]

When I saw her hands it broke my heart. This poor girl.

[@r3dlightpostar]

what do u mean ?

[@medhasanjay993]

What about her hands?

[@tommahnke]

@@medhasanjay993 when they are bright red like that is is a sure sign drug use with needles. Her case is particularly bad.

[@medhasanjay993]

@@tommahnke ohhh ok thanks

[@nikkicornelius279]

These videos are heartbreaking but I'm happy they get to have a voice and tell their stories

[@pennyt2777]

As someone who was sexually abused as a child I know what she means when she says shes never been raped, she has she just isnt ready to process it. Statuatory rape is rape, but it takes a safe environment to process that. I hope she finds her way out, I hope she can find her worth. But I doubt it considering how the world treats people like her. Thank you Mark for sharing these stories, I got out because I had one parent who stepped in. I would be where she is without my dad, but the world needs to know. These people are just like the rest of us, they just got dealt more than most ever have to.

[@eddiedavenport6781]

That is the saddest thing to try to avoid the emotional pain of being raped.... to say and maybe even believe you are just going along with it. I have a mind to live a life devoted to finding scum who turn these children into broken women and handing their own tiny testicles to them in a jar. Where are the good and protective parents!!?? This makes me so sick... so angry...that society here in America let all these broken people fall through the cracks. Every interview is a human life discarded by other people....

[@pennyt2777]

@@eddiedavenport6781 Its a way to survive, best way I could put it in comparison that could maybe universally translate would be imagine that you suffered a horrific injury but your survival instinct keeps you going to somewhere for help instead of letting you accept your fate. You're still very much injured but if you let yourself dwell on that your chances of survival go down, your brain instead makes you forget in order to keep moving. If you ever get a chance to sit down and feel safe, knowing theres no more danger and likely ever wont be again? Slowly but surely your brain starts to process it, or sometimes fast and aggressively. Also a side effect thats less known about victims of rape is that a response to it even as a child can be hypersexuality, it makes you think youre in control and then you can later feel that you have no right to call yourself a victim because you treated yourself the way your abuser treated you after that initial trauma. The brain will do crazy things in order to keep us safe in whatever way it can. As for the parents I think many of us werent actually wanted, or our parents thought they wanted us but once we were there they lost interest, its too easy to have kids and the government doesnt seem able to keep what kids are here safe.

[@mimi7434]

Some people feel like if they "enjoyed" it then it wasn't rape which isn't true. Sometimes the body does respond to manipulation as pleasure as a way to cope with what's happening. When she said "I just go with it" that means she doesn't want to, but she doesn't want the repercussions of saying "no". So many people go through this and are left to deal with it themselves. How can we deal with it ourselves if we haven't learned or developed tools? When they kept putting her in jail they should've given her therapy. Perhaps then she wouldn't have repeated the same behavior. People are literally fending for themselves and it's sick that nobody cares enough to help them.

[@pennyt2777]

@@mimi7434 Im not adding anything onto this by replying but I just wanted to say I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@adrianaandrade8809]

She still a child inside... her life would have been so different if her mom did what a mother should do. Sending her all my love. 💛

[@artzymac5641]

I pray for Madison every day since seeing this. Please God protect her and bring her out of this dangerous life she’s existing in.

[@huihkjify]

The stupid war on drugs is the disaster it is because of American bigotry. Insane to write about god!

[@brandonhora]

I’ve been praying for her too. This is absolutely insane. I really hope she meets Jesus if she hasn’t yet and the He makes up for all the pain she’s been through.

[@KS-op5hb]

Same . There are certain participants that just make me pause and sit with my thoughts and pray for them . She is one of them for sure .

[@jayc1676]

Yeah that should work.

[@haileydorr5004]

Facts bro

[@rhiannawindsor8119]

And all her mother has to do is simply tell her daughter that she is believed, That one act alone could potentially free her daughter from so much heart ache,resentment,self loathing and burden! Her mother at the very least owes her daughter that...!!! The saddest part is a million of us could tell her we believe her but realistically until she hears it from her mother it’s never going to feel the same. Truly a tragedy that her mother can’t even allow her the dignity of being believed.

[@Bigbiggorilla]

Imagine what a breakthrough that would be...

[@kathielittlefield1795]

Indeed, I went to my mom with my abuse, she didn’t believe me, actually said I deserved what happened, Pure insanity, just evil actually. Took practically my entire life to to begin healing, honestly I still feel the pain. I have fought stage 4 cancer twice, I have so many health issues, all due to stress and the hell I lived with, through ( I believe) ~ she needs a new mom. I never had friends either. Too difficult to trust. She’s so broken and I understand fully. Her story made my crap surface. I wish we all could help her before it’s too late. How can something be done to change her life path? This is such BUll Crap!! Hard to watch and believe me if I had funds I would do something, I barely survive on my own. Praying for her. 🙏 lord wrap her up in your love and sweep her out of her current situation and heal her pain and addictions. Bring her into the life you planned before her hell. Let her use this wisdom to help others. In Jesus name Amen.

[@rhiannawindsor8119]

Kathie Littlefield Praying for you also 🙏🏼💞 I can only imagine the trauma watching this kind of stuff can cause for others who relate to Marks guests “Truth”. Xx

[@lindsayp9691]

I’m sure her mom knows but is in denial . She Sounds like a horribly selfish person .

[@jv-ep2tc]

her future doesn't depend on what her mother does. if she could find an incest survivors group it could help her.

[@bigred0818]

Christ, this was heartbreaking. “I don’t have anybody”.

[@edwardalmanzar01]

I know it tore me to hear this. She deserves to be surrounded by people that she will acquire so much adoration from.

[@BADD1ONE]

Most of them say that

[@lasagnekiller]

It made me emotional when she spoke about her dad getting custody of her before he passed away. "He thought I didn't like him". Poor girl.

[@krisquigley2831]

I love your channel! Giving a voice to people that usually don't get one and telling the stories that are hard to hear but need to be heard. On behalf of KZbin, thank you Mark!

[@theworldofchels]

Heart breaking. She wears her pain and it’s heavy.

[@Maggot_infestedd]

She sounds like a child, this hurts my heart.

[@AZDG74]

Good God Mark and his channel is so damn good. Everyone passes people on Skid Row off as just junkies and derelicts, but Mark is showing the stories behind the people. This is how we as a society handle the growing homelessness in this country; by treating them as the people they are, not monsters or animals. Thank you Mark, and thank you Madison for sharing your story. 🙏🏽

[@deserted_source6302]

This interview is fucking absolutely heartbreaking!

[@Eileo50]

What chance did this poor girl ever have? absolutely none! She’s a poor soul and I pray she find peace and recovery. X

[@hildahernandez6055]

She sounds and looks like she's had it, the sadness in her voice is awful. Shes pretty and still young to change

[@RT710.]

She called herself naive. She knows there’s so much more to life. She knows that she’s trapped, and she knows that she can’t see a way out.

[@shanefeeland4343]

What a genuine kind soul. I hope she finds help, this world is such a cold place

[@factsoverfeelingspam2220]

I can’t even begin to fathom how a mom could choose a man over a child. I’d like to hear her moms story.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I would not chose a man over my cat. I cannot imagine giving up a chaild for a man.

[@virgoqueen0911]

Tuh!..foreal!!...I'm struggling soo hard with a 2 year old right now...because her dad is an alcoholic and I dont wanna be with him.....all he has over me is a job....but until i can work...I'll deal with state help...fuck that..!!..toxic is toxic!

[@seashell831]

@@virgoqueen0911 Girl u stay strong for your child. U are probably better off just u & your baby. Keep your head up queen xx

[@virgoqueen0911]

@@seashell831 Thanx babe!....yesss....it gets tough....but with 'him' not around....it makes it a whole lot easier.....I just feel bad for my daughter....because their bond is strong...but he's petty...and she doesn't understand why he doesn't come around........smh but it's cool...my current situation is not my final destination.!💯💯

[@seashell831]

@@virgoqueen0911 Whew honey that last sentence...my current situation isn't my final destination just gave me chills! U sound wise beyond your years & im sure your little lady has got nothin to worry about with a mama like u. I've got a 4 year old boy & there is nothin i wouldn't do for him. It's your ex's loss to be missing out cos u sound amazing 💪🏼😀

[@zbrowniez-5906]

It’s sad that she has lie to herself saying she hasn’t been raped because she just goes along with it

[@chonkcat7362]

I don't think its lying to herself, more so as finding a way to accept and cope with it. I went through that same circular logic blaming my choices, rather than the person. Still somewhat do although I can admit the person was at fault for doing it.

[@GeraltORivia]

Leia Foire Both your faults

[@chonkcat7362]

@@GeraltORivia nah. The guy was at fault. It's not that hard to not rape someone. Be a troll somewhere else kid.

[@marcusinfinity9386]

It hurt my feelings when she said that.

[@danielbarbee7712]

I know... Hurts to see that. Is she the next od?

[@PeaceFan1]

This poor Girl is NOT a Criminal, our justice system is RIDICULOUS and SOOO UNFAIR!!!

[@ronh1850]

This poor child breaks my heart, and yes she's still a child despite her years.

[@tasharichard7946]

She's such a sweet soft spoken girl. This story like so many breaks my heart. I just wanna hug her.

[@GDug-rs5sh]

can we all just have a special “ meeting” with her mom in a dark alley? ! i think we all would!

[@smurfmaxineblue6833]

👍👍

[@drake73]

Amen. What mom wouldn’t believe her own daughter about such a thing. Madison is so sweet and beautiful but her mom chose the abusive man over her own daughter. How foul.

[@meghanfraser1728]

I'm down

[@meghanfraser1728]

The pain in her eyes, body is so fucking real i have a daughter years older than her, i wanna hug her

[@qunniebaby2310]

I’m going to pray in hopes god fixes it and he can🙏🏻😭

[@keyonadashkovitz9732]

I just wanna give her a hug and tell her that how important she truly is. She deserves so much better than what anyone gave her, no one and I mean no one should have to go through this. I hope that she can truly find her worth one and get better for herself.

[@craftsmanbyheart]

At final minute of this interview I sensed a vibe that Madison let out.. She wasn't "ok". Like, perhaps she wanted more time to talk?.. A lot of true healing begins with talking to someone.., that someone listens and cares.

[@Megg23456]

It’s confusing af why a sex traffic victim would be charged with sex trafficking.

[@stacitowery3475]

The other girl was underage and this girl persuaded her into the business

[@stacitowery3475]

@colette s I didn't follow the case, I was just answering the question posed here.

[@matthewhill3958]

Yeah...can u believe that. 30 yrs she could have got. I cant believe how useless the system is. It's not like she hasnt been dealt an awful card already. Meanwhile the ones who should be locked up are roaming the streets

[@codylafleur2845]

Most rape suspects have also been raped in their life. Compare the logic prior to posting some shit like that.

[@nannz.7266]

She just explained about her case.

[@holiday1777]

An old friend of mine just lost his battle with heroin after being on the streets of Chicago not even a year. After watching these interviews and reading up on heroin use and overdose, it's become blatantly obvious these people are in an incredible amount of pain. I always figured users were just junkies wanting to get high, but it's so much more. It's heartbreaking how tormented they are.

[@rebeccascott8404]

Why are her hands so red?

[@BootsORiley]

@@rebeccascott8404 a lot of addicts (I say this from personal experience) end up with their veins collapsed in the crook of their of their elbows, and like my myself, all up and down the rest of the arms. Eventually, even tho it sucks really bad, the hands become the most viable spot to shoot heroin/fentanyl quickly. It’s very painful and it’s no longer pleasurable at that point. You can countdown to how long you’ll be dope sick the second you start feeling the pain in your hands from them being a pincushion when the opiates begin gradually wearing off. Look at Layne Staley in the Alice In Chains Unplugged video. He’s wearing gloves. Why do you think he felt the need to wear gloves in a performance that was going to be video recording? If her veins collapse in her hands, it’s likely onto the neck. When you see footage of addicts shooting dope into their neck veins, they’re near the end of the line. Some women shoot into their breast. I’ve met a few at rehab that missed shots there and got abscesses there which needed surgery.. I can’t even imagine.. Once the honeymoon phase of heroin addiction is over, I can promise you, it stops being enjoyable and it becomes a living nightmare filled w pain. A sleeping nightmare, too, because we dream of dope, too. Just before I woke up I dreamt I scored two packs of dope and was trying to find a rig in order to shoot it; and I don’t even use anymore (thank God).

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

My god, she deserves so much better. it's been over a year now and I really hope she is either still alive or even managed to save herself from this hell.

[@kristinhowell7131]

Madison if you read this.. please know you matter and you are worth recovery! Thank you for being brave enough to share your story. Man mark these stories are heartbreaking

[@deew1215]

Madison is sadness personified. She’s so childlike. Absolutely tragic😢

[@Yyyy67897]

she ain't a child she is just too devastated by the harsh reality she lived in and can't cope you people should stop calling such cases children its a derogatory term acting as if you are fuckin grownups just cuz you didn't experience her suffering

[@ifiwsaflowridbearose]

hady Al-Sukkary Your comment was uncalled for. She said the Madison ACTS childlike. At no point did she actually refer to her as a real child. Madison does have what is referred to as age regression. Her brain is stuck in that particular time period and it’s traumatic for her. This can be trauma caused.. It’s usually seen in cases of dissociative identity disorder. It can also happen when people start using drugs at a young age. Substance abuse will cause an underdeveloped brain to stop developing completely. They won’t react the same way an average adult with no health issues would.

[@Yyyy67897]

@@ifiwsaflowridbearose and how do you know what she have are you her therapist ?! You are diagnosing her as having age regression based on an emotional interview she made wow your ignorance people never cease to amaze. Do you know how many "average healthy adults would react just like her or show seemingly childich behaviour worse than her if they experienced some life changing trauma or devastating loss when they are adults some people loose their mind and go crazy? Do we call these people children or suffering from age regression ?! No stop acting as fuckin youtube therapists diagnosing people based on bs

[@deew1215]

Jennifer B thanks for your reply & support. You hit the nail on the head. I would never have thought my comment would be seen as an insult.Oh well, some people thrive on negativity, I choose not to engage & feed them🙄 thanks again Jennifer.

[@matthewhill3958]

@@deew1215I totally agree with your comment too. She is childlike, so vulnerable. This story was particularly sad when you see her demeanor and Melon collie state. So sad how these people get left behind.

[@danm5998]

Madison, if you read this I am hugging you from Florida. You’re tired baby girl but you have life left in you. I believe you💛

[@nickie7874]

Too bad she left Florida for CA. That's the last place to live as someone not in this situation. I can't imagine the street life there! I was born and raised there, been gone 40 years and have no desire to go back ever. I wish she could get out of there.

[@hwago123]

Women are so vain and shallow with their support.

[@shaunaanicki8304]

Rendroc Loser

[@hwago123]

@@shaunaanicki8304 maybe I was a bit harsh xD

[@loubluemoon]

I need her update :(

[@ponderin]

I don't sleep till I pass out, because I don't know whats gonna happen...I felt that

[@mariebernier3076]

That was terrifying and really put a lasting image in my 3rd eye.

[@fabyhcalles9503]

Let's all pray for her safety...... This is what happens when you ruin a person's childhood please treat your baby's with all the love and protection.

[@jesseshusta6981]

I believe if we all pray we will change her life!!!

[@cyanide_lollipop3264]

This poor little girl has spent her entire life being used and abused in every way. And I thought my childhood was bad. Thank gawd I kicked doped 15yrs ago and never had to sell myself. I wanna hug this girl so bad and give her all the love she's never had. My mama bear instincts are really kicking in rn.

[@ellp152]

I’m so scared for her!!! I really hope we see her in the future doing so much better! Watching these make me so sad for them all and I wish there was something I could do to help them!

[@mstreech]

These videos are such a great look at the world most people don’t see. Beautifully done. Hang in there Madison if you ever read these. ❤️

[@rcshorty2003]

So much pain and hurt in her voice. 😓 This one was probably the saddest one I’ve seen yet. She’s so damn young and can’t even picture a life ahead of her. If any of them needed saving right this moment, I’d think it would be her. It’s sad you can’t save all of them, but it isn’t too late for her to turn her life around and actually be happy like she well deserves. 🥺 God bless her and hope she gets help soon. 🙏🏼💕

[@meganmoe917]

I wish someone that has resources could go get this girl the help she needs and wants. This one was gut wrenching

[@RuminatingWizard]

She looks remarkably healthy physically and just beautiful. I pray she gets help

[@peggylamb552]

Most hard-core addicts had terrible childhoods !! Shame on those who label addicts to be low-lifes - most addicts are life-warriors !! This is sooo SAD !!

[@melody2171]

Such rejection from her mother. I've been there. So painful. This had me in tears. The funny thing is that after years of being in an emotional prison I had to accept my mother was sick and start loving myself. It took me " daily" quoting to myself that I am worthy of a life. I'm an ex bulimic, which started from being carried into hospital dying from anorexia, ex drug addict and ex drunk. I'm 58 now and think all those waisted years letting my parents hurt me. I do know however God loves you unconditionally like no other. You deserve so much more xxx

[@finestjewels]

Amen

[@geneviegarcia9947]

This is so hard to watch... Every part of me wishes I could help her.

[@adriennetisme]

Her crying set me off crying too. She doesn't even have a friend.

[@ElmwoodParkHulk]

Wow , watched a few of these and your heart just feels for them . At the same time I'm so thankful I had a really good childhood . It's a shame that in most cases their parents and family hurt them so terribly .

[@micahbriggs9086]

Would love an update on this girl. I find myself always coming back to this lost soul.

[@felisaboettcher4448]

This young woman has so much pain, in her eyes, her words, her disposition I can feel her pain. I doubt she has ever felt loved, her mom chose her stepdad over her own daughter. How could anyone survive the kind of life she has had to endure.

[@thisthatxotwod948]

She looks so scared that the interview ended when it did. Like she knew she had to go back out onto the streets but was too scared to ask for help or something

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I’ve noticed that, too. Like if you think about it, this 18 min video is what we watch in between our daily errands, or maybe when we settle in after a nice dinner w/our family, friends, or partner. For them it’s an 18 min respite from Hell.

[@TiffanyMaryJean]

She also says she doesn’t have a pimp but I think she says that to protect herself and him.

[@madbomber138]

There's been so many people here offering to help with no reply. Wtf is up with that. I'm sure there's plenty of good intention men here but it's been mostly women. So again I say WTF . They wanna help. Fucking let them help. You know I swear to God if you let her just walk out and you did nothing to help her Mark and something happened to her. You're a f----ing piece of sh-t! Yeah I'm a little emotional after watching that. But fuck man anybody with a heart would not have let her just leave. Dude you suck showing these and not giving a way for people to help

[@angelgeib4215]

This poor girl is so broken. She seems like such a sweet girl. This girl needs help. Girl if you read this and havent found help get a hold of me. Im a recovering addict and life can get better. Reach out to someone for help you deserve better. This breaks my heart. She was dealt a raw deal

[@pedrobernardo5887]

The mom is a "straight" hard working woman. That chose her child abuser over her. The stuff that some people have to go through in this world is so incredibly daunting...

[@WillChil466]

Another Mama June . So insecure any man will do, a whimp w no teeth then a child abuser.

[@zzzz_josh]

I can see a beautiful soul in her eyes, but so much pain too

[@MA-rn2xp]

It’s common especially upon drug users their eyes become so dead and empty and you can literally feel their pain radiating through their face. I pray she and anyone else struggling with addiction gets out out the life and move towards sobriety it is 100% possible

[@TheFamilesso]

The tattoo on her chest is clearly a pimped tattoo. ”Loyalty (a crown sign) Royalty" And the one behind her arm say 'sniper'. That is definitely not something a young woman would pick for a tattoo. It's just so sad that we are sitting here watching a sex slave pleading to us that she is scared of death and nothing is done. Nothing. All these macho cops out there rather than spending time handicuffing 12 years olds little boys and writing speeding tickets, why not go out there and free these girls from their pimps.

[@teresamitchell908]

Oooh I like this comment!!

[@tomatepro123y]

Thanks for the info

[@teresamitchell908]

TheFamilesso also I think the crown is for Latin kings a gang. I know they tattoo a crown as well. Anyway it’s all too scary.

[@tomatepro123y]

@@teresamitchell908 Thanks to you for the info, is so sad she is involved in that

[@teresamitchell908]

Allan Hidalgo not saying she is now I’m no expert on gangs. It’s sad that we can agree on

[@Schanmier]

My oldest’s name is Madison. My mother chose a man over me and I ended up a teen mom. Madison, YOU CAN DO THIS. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffmech600]

This one really tore me up. I am really sad for this girl.. She deserves much better

[@nikkicornelius279]

I am NOT a hugger but I end up wanting to hug every one of the victims in these videos.

[@randerson7337]

I'm sure they could use all the true genuine love they can get bc the streets will definitely eat you alive!!

[@randerson7337]

@Damon christopher 🤣🤣

[@icummins1806]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tyroneloki5131]

i need a hug :(

[@nikkicornelius279]

@@tyroneloki5131 internet hug 🤗

[@a.m4863]

Pathetic excuse for a mom to chose her bf over her innocent child.never fails, the people use drugs because of molestation and/or a broken family unit

[@leonhorder8979]

I agree..some people shouldn't be allowed to have kids

[@TheCritic9196]

Some mothers see their daughters as sexual competition

[@thecrownoffusion8420]

@@TheCritic9196 like precious

[@reddlucciana7832]

Trust Me It Happens ALOT more than people would want 2 Believe. My mom still hasn't admitted she knew altho she now believes me after 30 yrs. I Forgave Her Bcuz she Was Broken 2. I Love Honor n Cherish My Mother but i ALWAYS wonder how different My Life Coulda Been if she'd believed me then n Supported Me. This Young girl and I have Alot in Common. I finally Got Clean 6yrs ago from a Lifetime of Herion, Gangs, Prisons,Ect. I Pray 4 You Sweetheart. I Love You n So Does GOD🙏💞

[@leonhorder8979]

@@reddlucciana7832 I'm glad you're doing well,best wishes and God bless

[@Iheart2cook]

When Mark asked her if there was one thing she would change to make things better, she replied “I wish I wouldn’t of told my pastor what was going on at home“. She wishes that she would’ve kept it inside and hid it from her mother. I’m sure she feels that her life would’ve turned out differently because she would’ve stayed at home with her mom. Unfortunately her mother abandoned her, which is what ultimately resulted in the broken person you see in this video

[@frantrujillo8798]

This poor woman (child) would rather endure the abuse by her stepfather and keep her mom than to have stood up for herself and ask for help as she did. Heartbreaking. 😢

[@Iheart2cook]

@Ivo Not sure. Perhaps she has really dry hands that are red and cracking. She could potentially also have OCD from her experience.

[@grain_fed_beef8777]

That part of the video broke me

[@Nikpik27]

I’ve watched so many of these videos now and while they break my heart, this is the first to have made me cry. When she said ‘I have no one’ .... I just want to wrap her up and take her home 😢

[@SmashyourXana]

3 years in prison for residue on a spoon and then probation violation (of using drugs again)? Is this not a classic case where the health care system, and not the judicial system, should act? How is it even possible to spend 3 years in prison for drug usage (no evidence she was even dealing)?

[@mzfancy4767]

Her hands are so swollen and flush. I wish better days for her.

[@hildahernandez6055]

Mz Fancy I saw them when she was cleaning her tears away

[@rhiannawindsor8119]

I think it’s from hair dye or something that’s stained her hands

[@Lostinmyhead23]

RhiAnna windsor nah that’s what happens when blood circulation stops flowing through your hands

[@borisgeorgiev8468]

@@rhiannawindsor8119 wtf she said hair dye loool

[@adriennescrazylife188]

Mark please help this girl and keep us updated!

[@khendrix82]

Her sweet demeanor 💔 and that sad childlike voice. All these stories touch me but this one was really heartbreaking. I hope she finds her way 💚🦋

[@8Scorpions]

I hope some of these people get the help they want or need, thanks for your videos...I've watched many of them and not skipping the adds are worth the knowledge.

[@funnyyylock]

I wish things like this weren't even possible. Yet here we are... skid row shouldn't be a thing.

[@carinafleming]

abuse and trauma shouldn't be a thing

[@funnyyylock]

@@carinafleming that isnt the bigger problem. Our country has failed us.

[@funnyyylock]

@colette s fucking apparently

[@brittanyhyden3017]

Oh the end is just so heartbreaking. She's still trying to prove to her sick "mom" that she's telling the truth. Gosh, that made me cry. She isn't/ wasn't a mom love, don't give her that title. Her demons have nothing to do with your truths..... stay strong😏

[@cjsmith8319]

Is there anyway we can arrange for the folks on this series to stand in a line for a hug and some positive affirmation? These videos have me in tears, yet I can’t stop watching.

[@mariebernier3076]

Yeah, send Mark an email and I'm sure he'll discuss where the studio is and when you can be there. Not joking at all.

[@debbiematteo7046]

Stand in line for a hug ? Wtf you sound stupid , how the hell is that helpful ? You would like them to stand in line for a hug from you ? So strange

[@cjsmith8319]

@@debbiematteo7046 You don’t think these folks could use some kind words and positive vibes?

[@debbiematteo7046]

@@cjsmith8319 I absolutely do think so and I would help with out judgement

[@debbiematteo7046]

@@cjsmith8319 they need food , a place to stay , hope and yes hugs are nice but dont bother with out a plate of food

[@2passportsandpostcards]

She's so beautiful. And one other thing that also strikes me about her is her voice. It's that of a little girl. A childlike-voice often is a clue to a traumatic past. I hope she gets the help she needs. Prayers

[@mariebernier3076]

Same thoughts. 5his was gut wrenching.

[@janedoe3359]

“I’ll just have a crying day” this poor girl is alone and depressed and I just want to help. Do you have any contacts w rehab facilities? Can we start a go fund me to get her help?

[@finestjewels]

@jason9022 my sister was that girl on skid row. She is now a preacher. College graduate. Goes to Guatemala in her spare time to give back. It can happen. I've seen it happen. That girl needs love and prayer.

[@finestjewels]

@jason9022 its whatever. It worked for her and shes alive. But you my friend are dead and lack empathy.

[@troy6254]

@jason9022 youre not exactly the poster child for sanity, so your opinions about what is a delusion are irrelevant. You say "theyre too far gone its not possible", but many have been set free due to God calling them out of darkness into the light. Best to keep quiet rather than expose your ignorance and lack of humanity.

[@jenwaddell9632]

@jason9022 i resent you saying this! That is a cruel and self centered and very arrogant thing to say! DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THESE PEOPLE MARK INTERVIEWS WATCH THE VIDEOS OF THEMSELVES AND READ OUR COMMENTS!!? How dare you. Shame on you!! Who do YOU think YOU are!? You are not the almighty, u are not a prophet...you dont get to say this to her!!!! Dont u dare ever be so insensitive and ignorant as to think you know and decide the fate of this young lady OR ANYONE! God wrote our stories before we were in our mothers wombs and as long as she recieves him faithfully, he will provide streets of gold for her in heaven and a GOOD.. PROSPEROUS..WORTHWHILE EXISTANCE HERE ON THIS EARTH. SO YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH! You do not decide her faith and who the hell are you to just flippantly toss her aside and think you know where her story ends up! You work with kids??? With that type of negative attitude and harmful rhetoric...u need to stay far away from them! SHAME ON YOU AND I PRAY SHE NEVER SEES YOUR UGLY AND IGNORANT COMMENT!!

[@jenwaddell9632]

@@finestjewels ..exactly!! Im so upset with his comment!! Shame on him! Only God writes our stories...NOT HIM!!

[@sndybch7]

Are you in contact with Madison? Her story really fell heavy on my heart. Is there a way to send her care packages or anything??

[@AB-zh1rt]

Yes!!!! Please cuz I would help her!

[@theNihilisticEngineer]

Same! I live near skid row and would give her a place to sleep safely if I could find her 😢

[@abelmcguire1951]

@@theNihilisticEngineer, Please try to find her and let us know.

[@kaylenebowen937]

Great interview Mark. Thank you for giving all of these people the opportunity to tell the world, their life stories. That take alot of courage. life's stories,

[@StacyLightnerStudios]

I'm praying Madison gets the help she needs and lives to see better days. She seems to still be a young girl at heart. Better days are possible Madison, recovery is possible. You're worth it and you deserve it!! 💗💗