A Talk On Helping 4-Chris's Family

Another Soft White Underbelly talk on helping with Berlin and Jim, the sister and father of Chris, a schizophrenic crystal meth addicted man interviewed on this channel recently.
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• Schizophrenic Man inte...
• Schizophrenic Man-Chri...
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[@alpodollar1983]

Great content,I myself have been today 2 weeks clean off fentanyl and heroin of a 15 year demon on my back. One day at a time.God Bless

[@tinterlight]

Well done mate! One day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. It's doable.

[@jalennelson6008]

Keep fighting. Don't go places you know you shouldn't. You'll have hard days and nights but you can get through this.

[@misscannabliss7355]

Great job! You got this shit dude, kick that addiction in the face every single day. Your body and brain is already healing itself ❤️‍🩹 I’m pulling for you!

[@mekaylaap]

Good job!! One day at a time!! You got it baby!!! 🙏🏽🤎

[@alpodollar1983]

@@mekaylaap God bless you I got this with god in my heart I can overcome anything.

[@sr1541]

His dad saying “Happy Birthday day Chris” at the end is extremely heart breaking. You can feel his sadness in those words

[@PB78341]

You can hear the guilt in his voice!

[@thegardener8972]

He even said he enabled him at the beginning. That’s why I can respect it. A lot of people never even make it to that point.

[@cstacksineedthat]

@Dank Dank Astute analysis. Impressive how far you were able to pull all of that out of your ass. Good job man

[@OARYX]

@@cstacksineedthat his whole comment is summed up in “ I learned women are unable to feel empathy for men”. A statement from insecurity resulting from being hurt by females in the past maybe. Lolol

[@cstacksineedthat]

@@OARYX oh definitely. U dont come up with all of that unless you've been hurt. Maybe he was wronged, but hes got to make the right choices now. Claiming that all women lack empathy is the wrong choice I think

[@Brandon84J]

I could see Berlin holding back tears for a moment. This is so heart breaking, I hope he got what he needed. I wish I could see where he is now

[@s.a7478]

They look so heartbroken, I hope they’ll find him for his birthday :(

[@dusk6159]

They have the right mentality and care about him, I wish nothing but good upon Chris, his betterment and his family.

[@empressnyamvula3691]

Yea looking so very sad

[@cynthiajolin2407]

I do so as well!

[@s.a7478]

@@dusk6159 i totally agree, but the looks on their faces just looks so sad even though they are working hard to help him.

[@sharonloftis8243]

This breaks my heart, it’s written on their face and the sadness in their voice how much they want to help him. God bless them! I hope this father finds his son soon.

[@ZAZUxTHExGREAT]

I love how alcohol is never labelled a "gateway drug" yet, everyone starts off drinking. Then moves to weed, meth, heroin etc. Alcohol is 100% a problem. Always has been. Always will.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Alcohol is the worst. Some people can't drink at all. I see it often as a mental health issue. Seems people who hold in feelings go off, "crazy," when they drink. Sad and scary.

[@dubyalast3734]

The argument for anything being a “gateway” is flawed. Do many/most addicts of hard drugs start out using something ‘softer’ such as marijuana or alcohol? Sure. Do many/most people who regularly consume/are addicted to these ‘softer’ drugs move on to harder substances? Clearly not. Heck, soon you’ll probably start hearing how caffeine is a gateway to abusing adderall/Ritalin. “My child went to college, used caffeinated drinks to stay up studying, caffeine stopped being effective, started taking their friends prescribed medication, and now their sitting in county for stealing a prescription pad! Caffeine is evil!!” I understand the appeal (conscious or otherwise) of describing alcohol/marijuana as the “gateway”. Close/regulate/control/etc. the gateway and the next steps along the path are no longer accessible. Hence the ongoing debate over marijuana legalization (I.e “Why would we open a new, legal gateway to meth addicts and crackheads in our communities?!”) One of the biggest problems society bumps into with substance abuse/addiction is not recognizing that mental health is the primary culprit. Or, when we do recognize this, we want to try to treat it as a standard, physical ailment because that’s easy! We’ve been treating fevers for centuries. Have allergies? Remove the aggravating substance from your environment/diet and no more worries! Oh, the environment is your allergy? Here’s some anti-histamines! Mental health care is hard. It usually isn’t as simple as write a prescription = solve addiction/depression, remove access to drug = solve addiction, or removal from environment -> removal from dealers -> removal from drugs = solve addiction. This “old-school” approach does have a place within the realm of addiction and mental health in general, but it’s obvious it cannot be the sole/primary approach. We’re getting there, but it’s going to take some time. It’s not too long ago leeches were prescribed to remove people of their “bad blood”!

[@bballjulien]

I have tried over a dozen different drugs and with most of them, the first time was when I had been drinking because it gave me an attitude where I didn't worry about anything. I'm lucky I didn't get into smoking crack, PCP or ketamine on a regular basis.

[@midgard8550]

@Raw B thats absolutely correct! Alcohol is without a doubt a gateway drug

[@mickeyoshea2035]

@@dubyalast3734 yeeesss to all of that.

[@KitsuneGang-z8n]

The father looks just as tired as his son, a worrying concerned dad also tired of trying to find a solution for his boy. I’d never want to feel this helpless with any of my kids😢

[@GargantuanMedia]

This man’s family is incredibly brave to speak openly about how painful their situation has been.

[@Midgar88]

Letting it out is the best medicine. Once you speak the devils have no where to hide.

[@blazefairchild465]

Families have needed help for years, it is very hard to get inpatient mental health care,anything in many states.

[@xanmancan]

They don’t give a fuck

[@eternalsunshinelounge2246]

fuck that. chris is the one hanging on a string

[@Hustla_]

they did everything to him,look his sister how she are acting

[@garryhiggs5158]

I feel better that this lost soul has a supportive family that has not given up on him, god bless him.

[@deadlyqueens]

And God Bless his family too. ✌🏽♥️

[@darthcrowley5561]

Beliving in a god is part of the problem.

[@alainawhitehorn9487]

@@darthcrowley5561 how

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@darthcrowley5561 Maybe yours. But not everyone's.

[@trigreeng450]

@@darthcrowley5561 elaborate

[@nikkid2926]

Wow. I really hope Chris is okay. There hasn’t been an update and I’m so worried for him after watching the three videos. There cannot be tough love with this situation! Chris needs mental help in the best possible way! He is fighting for his life and it’s written on his face in the videos. Chris, you got this and please stay strong!!

[@shannonhuddleston1282]

My husband and I are also dealing with a son addicted to meth he was diagnosed bipolar years ago he is now 31 he was shot in the chest Saturday morning and is now in ICU we've done everything known to man to help him we also buried our 24 year old daughter 7-5-20 from a freak accident trust me I feel your pain prayers

[@sherrycallaway6578]

Love n prayers 🙏 ❤ 🙏

[@seanmangan354]

Love from Ireland....

[@miapdx503]

😔🌺💕

[@minoozolala]

I’m so very very sorry. What a nightmare to have lost a daughter. And dealing for a long time with your son. I hope he recovers. Prayers for you.

[@yamomma6479]

Wow! You guys have suffered immensely. Praying for your son in ICU and for you and your husband's healing...so sorry for your loss.

[@xxxxxx-vy9vi]

Drug use victimizes the whole family not just the addict...

[@gonnermleggies4813]

This is the reason I got sober. I couldn't stand hurting my mom, dad, and big brother. The thought of them finding me dead from a heroin overdose was enough to bring me to my knees. I sat them down and asked them to help me get into rehab. They took me to the hospital that night and I was sent to a free addiction center. I stayed for as long as my medicaid would pay which was 14 days, and never looked back to using drugs. It was the hardest/easiest decision l ever made. I feel sad seeing people who are stuck in their addictions and suffering, but I know that they are only one choice away from getting the help they need. Its possible to get clean and so worth it. Good luck and G-d bless.

[@henderson1985]

So true it’s taking my gma away from her family, she’s addicted to sleeping pills for over 10 years and sleep a lot of times . Our family has gotten “use “ to it over the year bc she doesn’t see she needs help

[@xxxxxx-vy9vi]

@@ChristianBaleNutjob friendly reminder bud that's all...no need to be mad at the world...

[@JoshuaPierce504]

That's 100% the truth. It's devastating!

[@marylougeorge9890]

Deeply painful truth.💔

[@ledererova]

Please, more of these co-dependent/family members interview. There is so much insight.

[@fallonrappaport5270]

Codependent?

[@Aquarian_Heart]

​@@fallonrappaport5270yeah I think she used the wrong word there. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@donnasteele6399]

You can see the love they have for him. When someone is dealing with mental illness it is a slippery slope. If they take their medicine they start to feel better and then when they start to feel better they think I don’t need this medicine anymore they stop taking it and then a lot of times they turn to drugs and alcohol as self medication. And they get on and off this merry-go-round over and over and over again. And mental illness not only affects the person who is diagnosed it affects their loved ones . I hope that this young man gets the professional help he deserves and can get back to his life and his loving family.

[@EcoJulie-vx6rx]

Yes this is true. For my dad he actually felt that drugs made him normal and the medication made him feel “stupid”.

[@jean2479]

All correct. You’ve put it in words that are so true

[@mickeyleebluebird1746]

Exactly, I took some time years ago & talked to someone about their extreme mental illness. They said the same exact thing. They start to feel better & stop their meds. It's a slippery slope down after that.

[@taiyoctopus2958]

He only has free state or federally funded services in terms of professional help... And honestly everyone deserves better than what the state/federal programs offer you for rehabilitation. State/federal programs that we have are the easy quick bandaid to a long and complex psychological problem... It's like thinking that a phone number to a suicide prevention hotline is a valid solution to suicides in our country... as if that's all we need to do is give them the phone number and they have to take it from there... it's up to them to make that phone number solve all their problems after that. All of these programs are inadequate... If you are in the top 1% richest in this country, you would never subject your love ones to those programs because they aren't very effective at the end of the day... Doesn't matter if it's suicide prevention, drug addiction or mental health.

[@jessicasimpson5413]

100% to everything there 💕

[@Bobobaggins93747]

My bestfriends' brother was schizophrenic - it kicked off at 16. Same, got into drugs to try suppress what he was experiencing. In his 20's he started heroin. He'd been admitted to hospitals and mental hospitals many times. He once snuck a prostitute up to his room at a mental hospital! He was a really cool dude. He caught pneumonia in his 40's and died at 42. No matter what, his family ALWAYS went looking for him. He was worth it. Everyone is worth it 💕

[@thatdude3977]

Not everyone

[@boomersoonerbaby3466]

@@thatdude3977 At one time they were 💔

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@thatdude3977 Everyone deserves to know someone cares.

[@YeshuaCameAndGaveUsLifeandLove]

That Prostitutes #? YOU GOT IT?

[@jazzfeline5970]

Same story for one of my best friends from highschool, except he was about 18. Once he started showing symptoms he would use all sorts of street drugs (oxycodone, xanax, amphetamines) and pretty much anything else he could get his hands on. For me it was like watching someone's brain short-circuit. He's more stable now, but is on a heavy dose of antipsychotics and is a bit of a shell of his former self. It's nice to tell this to strangers, because it's not easy for me to talk about in person.

[@thabsmkhize2481]

I really appreciate how matter-of-factly Chris's dad approaches his son's addiction. I'm sure it devastates him as a parent, but I really appreciate how he has managed to objectively capture this experience without completely throwing his kid away.

[@bballjulien]

You never know when someone will turn it around. I went to rehab just to get my family off my back, no intention of getting sober at all and about 2 weeks in I had an epiphany that I needed to change my life. Almost 2.5 years sober now and I never thought I could do it.

[@markdruck]

💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏽🙏 Congrats 👏🏼

[@ojilocco2946]

Congrats,its always great to see someone getting back up and recover. Keep it up buddy! Chris you can do it too.

[@bballjulien]

@@ojilocco2946 Thank you, the 12th will be 3 years

[@BizMarky903]

@@bballjulien congratulations sir!!

[@DeKosta]

This is how it happens in a lot of cases. No big promises that are heavy to bear, no big plans that seem semi impossible at the time just go out of sheer "fuck this shit lets just get it over with" and IF you inside are truly sick of the life then it CAN and will happen if the circumstances line up. That is how it happened for me also. Had the choice of getting instituationalized or freely on my own will going to this rehab place and i chose the latter. And I had been heavily addicted to heroin (later fentanyl) and speed for over a decade and at the time I was truly sick of myself and the life i was leading. I also knew I was not going to see my next birthday, had already been severely ill, flatlined, washed up to do it all over again and this time i would not be so lucky. But that decision of giving in and just letting the process guide me with no promises to nobody, it worked and have not relapsed since. 5 years sober. Its great but you need to be on your guard, i know how i work and what i'm capable of. All love to you out there struggling!

[@DetroitFettyghost]

Good luck Chris, Dad and Berlin. Big hugs and Best wishs. My love to you all. May healing come upon you family and may Chris find sobriety.

[@pontificaterebal677]

Right on. Lol. By the way, it was a different "Ghost" I was thinking of on the East Side. I, too, watch these videos. Reminds me where I can easily be again. Godspeed, from 33 & Van Dyke. Jim C.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

@Barry Allen I most definitely am not.

[@airyempress5275]

@@pontificaterebal677 p

[@reign8552]

Your words are short and sweet

[@judegallagher2355]

Ditto!🙏

[@SophieBird07]

Hang in there. I mourned my daughter’s probable death so many times. Always waiting for “that call”, while wondering if she even had my phone number so I could be notified. She is currently with me and in a methadone program, yet again. I’m only hoping this time will take. But as parents we never give up hope. I wish you all well.

[@sillyd0g]

good luck to you and your daughter

[@DeborahSRocha-fo6ti]

Sending hugs and 🙏 for you and your daughter. Hope is forever! 💜

[@captainbonez]

Good luck

[@leec5170]

My daughter was on methadone. She decided after about a year to start weaning down her dose gradually. She did, but you know what saved her? Kratom. She stated on it right as she was almost off Methadone. She just took it as was recommended and while some people do get addicted to it, she got herself off it gradually without really trying in about 6-12 months. It's much easier to come off of than Methadone or Suboxone. Look into it!

[@SophieBird07]

@@leec5170 she did try that a while back, (somewhere on this roller coaster ride!) I might mention it again! Thanks.

[@omarart9843]

I see him alot around san pedro between 5th and 6th street dtla this week/weekend and no where else actually btw i alway felt this would be a good idea to interview the parents of your interviewees to the family good luck on your goal

[@janeg7830]

thank you so much for commenting it would be so amazing if this community helped them reunite and help chris

[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

Thank you Omar.

[@omarart9843]

@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly no prob if i see him again ill give him the info

[@catebartley9865]

Good man 🙏

[@doe729]

🙏

[@KingChandler219]

Chris had one of the most difficult videos to watch on this channel because you could literally see his brain glitching when he was trying to process the questions he was being asked. I know Mark must have been on the fence about whether to post the video because Chris was spaced out for nearly the entire convo. Hopefully he gets the help he desperately needs.

[@whitneystone5725]

you think it's just bizarre how some I don't know I can see him differently than that I just overlooked it I had to didn't even catch any of that until the second time I watched

[@whitneystone5725]

get for him for grading on here telling a story and also good for him for even having the balls to go to rehab I mean at least he's doing something and not like causing crazy s*** going around you know down you know freaking people out or something he's actually being productive and using tools he's learned that is what we're supposed to do

[@possum4941]

You know? 🤣Mouth breathing vicarious e-people speaking on behalf of anyone with a voice that reaches beyond their own. I enjoy reading these youtube comments, a majority of you would be taking these peoples places if you were left to your own devices.

[@333baphomet]

@@possum4941 are you ok bro?

[@possum4941]

@@333baphomet Better than you. Nice gaben, DUDE.

[@bethlowe1768]

My stepson was just diagnosed with schizophrenia. Hardest battle we have ever fought.

[@heatherm9163]

Kudos to this dad and sister for “showing up” in every sense of that phrase! I really hope Chris can turn that sharp corner!

[@joannemates6367]

I watched Chris’ video the other day. Chris is one of the truly lucky ones. He has a family that love him! I would love to see more videos like this. I hope they find him and he gets the help he needs.

[@ifeelfantaastic2425]

I wouldn’t consider anyone diagnosed with schizophrenia “lucky”.

[@kimmysmile65]

I cried and held on tight, to my heart, on this one. I couldnt click on this interview, with his family, fast enough, the second I saw it. Thank you for bringing attention to all of these beautiful people, who are struggling so much. God have mercy and please give them the strength, that only You can give. There is something extra special about this kid.

[@mznix1971]

I'm also a sister of a schizophrenic and there are so many layers of trauma and hopelessness. I feel for his family and hope being able to speak out has brought some peace.

[@katiexcakes]

I love that you put his family on, too many comments are the kind that say things like, "his parents fucked up, his family failed him etc." Which just simply isn't true.

[@E4Sierra]

Without an extensive, thorough investigation over time, it's impossible to make that type of conclusive judgement one way or the other.

[@alexa3585]

Yes!

[@riley9703]

I wouldn’t say it isn’t true, but I also wouldn’t say it is. The way his family behaves on video is almost certainly not the way they behave behind closed doors.

[@marcusdolby1]

Isn't it funny the ones who criticize the families first are the ones who have no idea what its like to live with an addict or a person who has mental disabilities.

[@paulmorgan5841]

Well, sure, it’s not his family’s fault he is schizophrenic. Clearly very complicated situation. However, you cannot deny that 99% of troubled people come from troubled backgrounds. Family is so critical to success. I don’t imagine that you would disagree with that statement... Glad to see that in this case his family is still pushing to help Chris

[@sarahs5340]

Brave and generous to share their story with us especially when it is a topic that is emotionally charged and misunderstood by society. I’ve had a similar experience with a close family member. My heart goes out to them and I think it is the right decision to share their story because we do not hear the truth about life very often.

[@sassynana5201]

I feel their pain and frustration. My only sibling, my brother, and my only son both became schizophrenic. My brother spent his life living in group homes, dependent on systems for all aspects of his life. My son committed suicide 9 days before his 25th birthday; he saw his life heading in the same direction as my brother and opted out. The meds, he told me, made it feel like he had chains on his brain. I miss him every day but understand why he did what he did.

[@HolmMiss]

Im sorry for your losses

[@marylougeorge9890]

I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how heartbreaking loosing your child to suicide is.😢💔

[@debbierosenstein8157]

I'm so sorry and sending you love from across the world 😘😘

[@suekaiser4163]

People criticize for not taking meds, but as a retired certified psych RN ..best not judge till you take the those high octane meds.. the side effects are awful. Cogentin, which he was on is for side effects,helps only minimally. Pls don't judge unless you have taken those damn things. These folks have reasons for being noncompliant . They make them "good patients" at a high cost to them physically and mentally.Better drugs with fewer side effects need to be developed for these poor souls.

[@carebear1143]

I get this more than I can say. The understanding is hard. The struggle is hard.

[@carolnichols2869]

My brother was an alcoholic crackhead who committed suicide almost 6 years ago. There were 6 siblings. And my parents who lived together until they died. We all loved Bob, and would do anything to help him. He refused help. He was a tormented soul. He had a beautiful heart, was a great artist, talented in many ways. He was very sweet, and funny, but his addiction turned him into a thief. I still grieve over his loss, and hope to see him in the resurrection. Many people on drugs and on the street have normal loved ones whose hearts hurt because of being unable to fix them. I feel for this family very much. Never give up, and never give in.

[@vickilockeby3172]

He’s needing proper meds and a good detox! I wish him so much luck! He is truly handsome! Please keep us updated! I would love to follow Chris on a weekly basis. I’m 15 years clean and sober! God bless you for what you do ❤️

[@lonjohnson5659]

kudos sis on the longevity of your sobriety. keep up the good work

[@mattsniper362]

He kinda looks like Hercules. Hope he gets better. Schizophrenia doesn’t mean you’re a lost cause for ever but treatment is very hard to get right sadly.

[@Our_Patterns]

Hi Mark, I really appreciate your work. I was homeless, suffering from untreated psychiatric problems, and hopelessly addicted to drugs from ages 18 - 22. I got lucky, ended up in rehab and something clicked. I’ve been clean and sober now for 9 years and live a happy, productive life with loving relationships. I have many friends in support group meetings who have changed their lives as well; however, for all of those who remain in long-term recovery, many more never make it to the door. I’ve learned that I can be available to talk and share my experience. For those who want help and are willing to make the effort to get it, there are a lot of resources available (as you know). Many of us do recover, and I can’t wait to see some of your interviewees do the same. Keep spreading awareness!

[@519Chawk420]

why do u guys talk about rehab using drugs for a few years when u didnt eve nuse them before is a joke lmao

[@519Chawk420]

lmaoo i missed out on a summer of skateboarding oh noes. lolmost ppl dont recover nd are aware of resouces they dont help due to red tape paper work and the fac mentally ill pp cant manage their own illness and when u got no family toi help u this is alot harder, your a nerd.

[@erengnysr]

Hope he gets help. It seems like he has a normal good family that is willing to take him back and want him to do better!

[@meself349]

🤔..........🤣🤣🤣!

[@mae-gb4iz]

I hope there can be an update on Chris soon and that he’s doing better. His interviews really stuck with me.

[@anam8886]

I also with for an update soon. Hope he’s doing well.

[@gratefulknitters8899]

Me too

[@dawnmorning]

Just found Chris' journey.... hope he got help. Mental health issues are real. Thanka for the story

[@jadedmonk7001]

@1:45 "It was at that point that we realized that Chris was a special person." I so appreciate the loving way that Chris's dad describes him. That's a true display of what unconditional love is. This man truly sees his son. The man beneath the illness❤

[@aaronazagoth6373]

That hit me as well.

[@mikemorphet-tepp7492]

I so appreciate that from a father as well. My brother is a recovering drug addict and my father views him as a complete POS. It's sad to me. No ability to separate the person from the addiction or disease... I can understand not enabling and creating separation but throwing away your son is not going to help the addict in any way. Much respect to this father.

[@benrosenberg4900]

I actually interpreted that statement the exact opposite way. Makes me think that the illness is ALL he sees. I don't think he sees the man underneath at all whatsoever.

[@kate870321]

Exactly..

[@swtlikecndy4119]

@@benrosenberg4900 I felt the opposite as well. He added “…that we were going to be dealing with for a while.” It does appear that he loves his son, but he recognizes the problems and pain brought upon by Chris’s mental illness.

[@cynthiajolin2407]

Your interview with Chris was one of the most heartbreaking videos I've seen so far Mark! I'm glad his family got in touch with you. I hope and pray he gets the help he needs!

[@timgutierrez2211]

Jim and Berlin, thank you for doing this interview. My plder brother who is 71 has been a schizophrenic since we were kids. back in those days nobody had a clue but being closest to him and sharing a room with him I can say it was not healthy for me and our parents were either in denial or ignoring it intentionally. It is sad to say I have had a brother all my life but have never known him because they live iun another world.. It seems that not wanting to take or going off their medication is normal even when they know it helps. My brother used to drift off and nobody knew where he was until he got into trouble and than the police didn;t know he was mentally ill. I have not seen him nor do I know where is is for 12 ywES NOW. i WIASH YOU THE BEST IN YOUR EFFORTS TO FIND AND HELP YOUR SON.

[@MegaKarotin]

I`m sorry that you have to live through with the idea of not knowing where your brother is. I hope you stay strong!

[@ayejay2140]

It's because the medication makes you feel like a zombie it just shuts your brain down, using the medication and living with the disease both suck it's a lose lose for the person

[@dianerowden1788]

Great interview. I feel for them, being a mom of a recovered user I understand their hurt and disappointed. My child locked himself in a room for about 10 days and suffered through all the withdrawals and got himself clean. It’s been a long and hard road but he’s been clean for many years now. I’m one of the lucky parents. I’m going to pray for their son/brother and hopefully he will find his point where he can stop and stay clean. God bless them and please remember, he really does love you!

[@marylougeorge9890]

You have an amazing son to have taken control over his addiction. I believe having a solid support system usually has a lot to do with sobriety. How blessed he is to have you in his corner. Well done, mom.💖

[@mariesoto569]

I too did the same thing for 3 weeks. I rehabed at home from pain pills from 7 years of use. I looked myself in for 3 weeks. It was the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@reneeurban9290]

yeah, schizophrenia is a whole other ballgame....

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@mariesoto569 Dang, you got guts! I understand it must have taken a lot of strength and courage to face yourself and Then to set your plan in motion. You are your own superhero!👏👏👏❤

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@reneeurban9290 It is more difficult than people can imagine.💔

[@isabeljimenez3430]

I really enjoyed this interview mark, as a sister of an alcoholic seeing this family interview made me feel comfort that so many families go through this. I really liked what the sister said.. all you can do is be there when they ask for help

[@izzybella36912]

This dad is a beautiful soul! I hope what he wishes for comes true!

[@willbone74]

Wow, this story is a mirror image of what I'm experiencing with my son for 8 years. Great interview with Chris's family. Viewers get the idea and see that families don't ever give up on their kids in this situation. I live with this pain daily but im great at hiding it. I can go on and on talking about this topic. Mark, you're an awesome man. SWUB#1...

[@sammirolo]

As a recovering addict (11 years April) I find it fascinating.... saddening....heart breaking....to see the consequences of active addiction has on the family. I am so grateful for this channel. 🙏

[@gouacheink9147]

I have schizophrenia and can’t imagine doing drugs or even drinking as they might mess with my anti-psychotic meds. I never knew how real hallucinations can be. I was having tactile hallucinations which feels like you’re being pushed. My heart goes out to anyone struggling with this illness. I know the temptation of going off the meds too. It’s a constant struggle.

[@makeupbyalaina]

Proud of you for doing what’s best for you even when it’s hard ❤️there’s girls that constantly forget to take their birth control pills but people can’t fathom forgetting (or not wanting to bc of side effects, thinking you’re better, etc) to take a pill for a mental illness when you’re already struggling!

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

@@Cagney68 The government prescribed drugs take away any chance at healing. You become addicted to them, and if you try to come off, your problems will be 10x worse than before you started taking them. Plus they dumb you down. There are more problems with mental health inthe 21st century than ever before, and coincidentally, we also have more mental health "professionals" than ever before. Some people should be on the prescribed drugs in extreme cases, but they are overprescribed since it is about making money and dumbing down the masses, not about helping people.

[@cynthiaharvey9333]

Why are you tempted to not take your meds?

[@Poliswag7]

@@cynthiaharvey9333 they have side effects

[@pricklycats]

@@cynthiaharvey9333 You're very fortunate to have to ask that question unironically

[@sentb5744]

“We drug him through high school”. Many parents understand the depth of that simple statement. On another note, my brother was diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia around age 17. It was one of the most excruciating things my family experienced. I am two years younger. The sister is telling my story. Nearly word for word. I pray for this family. My brother was murdered at age 19 and is now at peace.

[@marylougeorge9890]

I'm so sorry about loosing your brother.

[@gabecoyle7181]

Hugs.

[@markdruck]

So sorry for your loss 😥

[@Cosmo_the_swiftie_cat]

My brother was also diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, he had a hard few years and eventually commit suicide, I was in a weird way happy for him he finally found peace, I remember thinking he looked happy in the coffin! Stay safe everyone and look after yourselves ❤️

[@whitneystone5725]

Damn why are all the ppl who are diagnosed murdered???

[@banterbabe]

Chris looks like his dad I hope they find him so that they can have birthday cake you can tell it means so much to Jim…. Don’t give up guys you will find him xx

[@lucialucia8817]

That specific mental illness is so cruel. I watched my brother in law go from scholarship winner , amazing internships getting into hospitals head straight goal oriented. To completely empty and lost. He looks at you and you can see he is not there and it’s truly breaking . Haven’t seen him in 2 years his been all around the states . Very cruel mental illness it has no mercy .

[@innafox5853]

What started his schitzofrenia if you don’t mind me asking?

[@johngeiger3770]

@@innafox5853I knew someone who had it. It's hard to pinpoint what triggers the illness. I rely more on the theory that schizophrenia is very genetic oriented mental illness. Psychoactive drugs can certainly aggravate it and make it worse but it manifest sort of like cancer. You never know when it's going to manifest. This person that I knew had a great life, everything was looking up for him. There's no trauma or anything like that in his case. He just slowly shifted from one brain to another, just like that. He started talking in ways that I found very strange. His words did not made any sense to me. He would see things that weren't there and would react in ways that makes zero sense. Lucia is right in calling schizophrenia 'very cruel'. It has no pre- requisites. It just happens to certain people. I will go a step further and say that schizophrenia is the actual medical term for 'insanity'. The man that I knew took his own life when he realized what was going on with him in his brief moment of 'sanity'. Broke the family and also broke my heart.

[@maxpanicked1451]

As a meth addict (now recovering for 15 years), I did exactly this to my family. They tried for years to help, and I refused. They eventually capitulated and went on with their lives. What else can you do??? Today, I'm not always feeling great, but I can rest assured that my family isn't worried about me anymore (which is enough to keep going). It is possible for people to recover. Thank you for maintaining Hope, and for your Honesty and Courage, Jim and Berlin.

[@maxpanicked1451]

@beentheredonethat I know full well how lucky I am, and I'm extremely grateful every single day. Taking ownership for your actions, and realizing that people are not required to forgive you is very important in recovery. The only thing you can do is keep creating a positive history and hope they come around.

[@maxpanicked1451]

@beentheredonethat It will get better the more positive history you can create and look back upon. Looking back at your positive actions will give you the strength to keep going.

[@Luvlybria]

Congratulations!

[@marylougeorge9890]

What a Blessing your sobriety is to you and your loved ones. Congratulations!💖

[@marylougeorge9890]

@beentheredonethat I'm sorry you've lost contact with your blood family. I hope you've found a family of friends. I have 6 siblings and during the darkest years of my mental health, I had only one sister who stood by me and no mom or dad. I was blessed to have 3 bff's who also saw me through. It is painful when our family isn't there for us. If we're fortunate enough to have other loved ones, we need to do our best to appreciate what we do have.

[@meredithbrooks2858]

The enabling part hit me hard - as a teenager, my parents had divorced and I had to work part-time to have my own spending money - when my oldest son was a teenager, I didn't want him to have to work but focus on school and sports so I made sure he had spending money, even getting a second job! Then as his drug addiction came to light (through being arrested and wrecking his car), I realized that I was paying for it!! As heartbreaking as it is for Chris's family to know he's living on the streets, they are doing right by not giving him money! Happy Birthday Chris- there are people who love and care about you !

[@OZUndead]

Oh fuck that's true. If I get money from where ever, first thought is : dope.

[@lizbetpcb3759]

@@OZUndead 💔

[@KayciazWorld]

@@OZUndead I'm so sorry. I hope you can get past what you're dealing with🙏💔

[@OZUndead]

@@KayciazWorld Thank you, I wasn't fishing for it, but it helps to hear strangers like you talking those kind words and wishes. Thank you again. 🌄

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@OZUndead Honey, anyone with an understanding heart would wish you well.❤

[@jenniferparsons9365]

I really feel this family. When I watch this, I feel like it’s my dad and I talking about my brother (also named Chris) who has schizophrenia and paranoia. It’s the hardest when you try to do everything in your power, and go through all the systems and documents to get them help, but the system has failed and so much is time lost trying to go an inch in the right direction. I feel for my dad the most, since I see so much love for his son and him trying to hold onto the true parts of him. It’s the days where we can reflect with each other that I love and cherish the most with him. Just know that there are people out there thinking of you and wanting the same love and hope for their loved ones. Thank you for sharing your stories

[@kimjohnson8471]

So glad to see you're taking to the family members. Addiction is a family disease

[@koffinkat666]

Meth is THE worst drug for a Schizophrenic person. Infact the closest experience to Schizophrenia a normal person can have is by using Meth for days without sleep, It literally mimics schizophrenia in every way, Hallucinations, Paranoia, Hearing things, thought broadcasting etc. Some people that are on the borderline or are susceptible to Schizoid traits will sometimes go into a full blown permanent spell of Schizophrenia just from using Meth a couple of times! My brother literally has gone totally schizophrenic after using meth a few years.

[@tatih8267]

I can believe that

[@Omegaphats]

Maybe for a preexisting schizophrenic the stimulant has a reverse effect. I'm no way promoting stimulants or street drugs but I've heard from others personal accounts with ( cocaine) how it calmed them down in contrast to being an upper.

[@miapdx503]

We're just beginning to see an epidemic of mental health problems that are caused by drugs. Drug induced psychosis is a huge problem that no one's even addressing.😐

[@beckerickson8034]

I concur with this statement 💯. Not just meth, but all stimulants, ie, Amanda.

[@jojobarkman3353]

!!!!!!!!!!

[@b.b.4700]

This was a beautiful interview. Thank you for your vulnerability and your words of encouragement. So many including myself have loved ones who struggle with addiction and mental illness. We just never stop loving them.

[@brendaandjohnroark-rivera7710]

Thank you Mark for this interview. Showing the family's perspective gives a full view of the situation.

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

Gosh, his Dad looks beat down. Wishing Chris and his family all the best!

[@annieseaside]

The worry lines carved into his brow, I just want to hug them!

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

@@annieseaside me too!!! I have a dear friend that has Schizophrenia. She is 46 and has had it since early 20s. The usual difficulties, on and off meds, along with arrest for disturbances and assaults. She is fortunate her family can afford attorneys which keeps her in Mental Health Court (and not Criminal Court). Where she is forced to take meds. She's doing GREAT with Lithium for the last 2yrs! Her last episode cost her many relationships including ours due to the fear she will stop meds. She became a life-threatening risk to all of us close along with a danger too Society but..... We, that had to back away, are still waiting in the wings for her too stay healthy with open arms! One of the most generous and kind people I will ever meet! I love and miss her, deeply!

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@KimbradleyMasterGardener Oh, honey, I'm sorry. That's heartbreaking.💔

[@KimbradleyMasterGardener]

@@marylougeorge9890 thx

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@KimbradleyMasterGardener ❤

[@Tula_Bear]

I would love to see an update on Chris. His interviews are so haunting… I hope he’s reconnected with his family and is doing better. ❤️

[@ginacarter9779]

Yes! An update would be wonderful.

[@ardently750]

Same here.

[@dp6970]

Thank you for finding some of the families and interviewing them Mark. Many times the attitude is “where is the family?” or “why aren’t the families housing them and taking care of them?”. Whether the issue is addiction (alone) or a dual diagnosis, these people have families who care very much and would do ANYTHING to get their loved one help...if only that person WANTED help (or knew, logically, that they NEEDED help). In regards to mental illness, the individual doesn’t realize that there’s anything skewed in their way of thinking. So why accept help or get better? There’s nothing wrong. 😕 Your interviews of the families really shed light on their predicament and how they’re hands are tied if their loved one is an adult. Thanks Mark.💖

[@mickeyleebluebird1746]

Mark, you have a genuine kind heart. These days, it's extremely rare. The next time we all look at someone (like this family) we should realize everyone has their own problems, issues & overall stuff. Walk a mile in their shoes. This is heartbreaking.

[@jadecolbert4286]

Thank you so much for posting this. My son is exactly like Chris. He’s 18 here in Los Angeles and I can’t find him

[@wovasteengova]

Did you find him? I'm sorry to hear that.

[@runtz4170]

Hows things going?

[@susanriddle9408]

God bless

[@xofyllib]

love from colorado❤️i hope you can see your baby again.

[@jadecolbert4286]

I did find him but he just kept coming and going. The judge appointed him to a jail like hospital for now. Hopefully I can get get conservatorship soon…

[@brittanyleblanc910]

Sending you guys so much love. Thank you for sharing your perspective. Chris’ story is one that follows and stays with me; his family was the first thing I thought of watching his video. Hoping for the best outcome.

[@deborahblackmore7895]

Marks fondness for the human condition exposes so much about what's wrong with our country..I love how you treat everyone the same regardless of what kind of freak they might look like on the outside your channel is one of the best by far it will be making an impact on people alot longer than mrbeast or any of this other crap dominating the front page keep it up no matter what please,and thank you very much.

[@marylougeorge9890]

Amen!💖💖💖

[@timmywitty1432]

Trauma is the gateway drug, then sugar....

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@timmywitty1432 Will everyone quit with the sugar comments! I am addicted!

[@lightbeing7180]

It's so hard being a sibling of a drug addict/schizophrenic, I would just want to hug Berlin and give her the stength to endure it all. I know what you are going through. It's not just the parents, but the siblings also who feel powerless and suffer from it. Hoping your brother will get better, and hoping that you have enough energy to continue with your own life Berlin.

[@damnnematodes8111]

As someone who lives in Los Angeles and come across the individuals on the street, I always treat them compassion and patience. These people have families who care. If there's anything, as a stranger, I could do, it'd be to pass on the support and love that might be waiting for them at home. And if there's no one, it's even more the reason to show them that bit of peace.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

You deserve a thank you. THANK YOU!!!!! Good karma coming your way ❤️

[@G93-k8o]

Thats what we should all do.

[@Sunshine-gh6vy]

Your a beautiful soul ♥️😩

[@michellenaron827]

Yes, when you see them on the streets, talking to themselves, have compassion. My daughter has schizophrenia...I used to be indifferent and dismissive to the mentally ill living on the streets...my God man! & it took her diagnosis for me to change. They are tortured souls

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@G93-k8o Amen!

[@josephethier4752]

Stay strong. This channel has opened my eyes to how devastating this disease is!

[@KIWIKIMI14]

I was diagnosed with schitzoaffective disorder at age 18 after I was forced through therapy after a suicide attempt. 4 years later, my family doesn’t understand and they pretend it doesn’t exist. I’m praying for Chris. I hope he turns around and starts to live a happier life.

[@MobLifeTEEZ]

I truly hope you are okay! 💙 I’m so sorry you have to go through that ! 🙏 sending positive vibes your way. Just know you got this!

[@afropress]

hey! I'm praying for you, and I understand. Stay Strong

[@Pickleleen]

Good luck butterfly kimi.

[@burdsallangela]

I've had substance abuse issues and it seems like the best course interacting with family (outside of making amends) is to pretend it doesn't exist. I think it's more difficult with mental illness because you just want someone to at least try to understand. We have to find outsiders willing to do that. They're are people that care that are willing to fill this space. Grieve this loss; but don't let it consume you. You can help others. 😘

[@CrystalClaypool]

i hope you are doing well ❤️

[@irresistiblelipZ]

That “Happy Birthday Chris” at the end has me choked up. I feel so sad for all of the people effected by mental illness and drug use.

[@bjones47059]

You’re a great guy, Mark. More people like you in this world and it would be a much, much different place. Thanks for all you do for so many.

[@sonderevokingbuns]

9:20 that just about broke my heart. So great seeing a family who is so supportive! and Berlin, god she is gorgeous. My heart goes out to you guys.

[@RiverofLife95]

I'm glad you got in contact with them, praying he gets better.

[@kirasussane1556]

Hope Chris finds the strength within himself to allow being helped and face his demons. As someone that has dealt with mental illness since I was very young(5 years old)it always breaks my heart to see young people self medicating because they find difficult or impossible to deal with their mental illness. I was lucky enough to never do drugs during my teens or early twenties but if things had gone different i would had found myself in the same situation that Chris. Wishing the best to Chris and his family.💗💗

[@marylougeorge9890]

I self medicated for years before I was diagnosed. I'm fortunate that I don't like being out of control and I understand the need for me to take my meds. It's heartbreaking the number of people who won't stay on their meds once they feel better.

[@kirasussane1556]

@@marylougeorge9890 I'm the same way I don't like being out of control that is one of the reason I never became an addict.

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@kirasussane1556 I was always the one keeping it somewhat together so everyone was safe.

[@kirasussane1556]

@@marylougeorge9890 I didn't had that responsabilty I grew up in a stable household (though abusive environment). What keep me away from drugs was my experience watching an alcoholic aunt and a drug addict uncle that made aware of the consequences of drug abuse from a very young age. But I'm not gonna lie it was very tempting at times especially during my late teen and early twenties .

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@kirasussane1556 I never wanted to be so out of control I couldn't function. So I didn't experiment much. Hardest thing I did was coke. I'm practical, pot and alcohol were better deals. 😅

[@herrscherofshizun]

my mom is schizophrenic also, and i swear to god, my dad has been on her back all the time, helping her and all. as a child who don't know much about this illness, I feel bad and I feel so much guilt when she put high temper and stress on me when I know, its not her. i can see and relate how tough and how it is not easy to handle a schizophrenic person, and I'm trying as well.

[@zsazsarose]

I love and respect you Mark. Your selfless service for the less fortunate is in A league of its own. Unlike any channel on KZbin hands down period!🖤

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

I love when family comes in. It brings me to tears, its a little " yes ! " in my heart. It can be overwhelming and courageous to step up and say ' this is my family ', a lot of stigma and back talk comes with it these days - why did you, why didnt you, how could you let.....'. Can we just applaud them for stepping up and saying " THIS IS MY FAMILY AND IM HERE NOW '. Bless you all, I am hoping for the best !

[@inath101]

I constantly come back hoping to see a future video of Chris! So sad to know that there are so many more thousands of families going through this.

[@gratefulknitters8899]

Me too!

[@SMOOVKILL1]

I just watched marks interview on no jumper so I know he's not reading this. I've been following this channel for a while. This is so brave of the family of these people to come on camera and show another side of the story. SWU needs to keep on being recognized. I'm 38 I've had an uncle on "skid row" in Toronto since I was born. Schizophrenia and drugs/alcohol don't mix. Honestly seeing things at a young age made me non judgmental and educated about these things and it never surprises me how society turns a blind eye to the core of the issues. Very brave to step on camera knowing how many people are watching and sticking by your son/brothers side. Family First always. Happy belated Father's day. Blessings from Toronto. 👊🏾. This is a world wide issue. Knowledge is power

[@marylougeorge9890]

Amen.❤

[@whitneystone5725]

I'm glad you said that I'm grateful for him it's really inspired me and giving me the courage I want to get on and explain my addiction and just my story of losing my son and finding the father of my children hanging and you know I suppress my feelings and did that and how addiction is a disease literally and I literally had to be stopped got in trouble with all everything but I've been sober and it's I want to just tell my experience I think a lot of people are in educated I don't want to tell it for my healing experience to help people I've also had to fight for my son when false allegations were told cuz I never lost custody of my daughter and lies in the corruption of family law which is unbelievable because I have proof of it all and people paid off luckily I'm in a small town and have a friend first and another one they're actually good lawyers in this town

[@whitneystone5725]

I don't I don't think you'll ever read this but I do appreciate you saying that you appreciate him doing this I do as well but also how courageous these people are and they are but I think that's what we want is just to share our little piece of this huge play we're having in the world right? But I think we learn from other people's experiences and some people we resonate more but one thing is I think we all in society act like we've got it together but in reality we all have some kind of advice or addiction so we can all relate to this it just hangs on to others and we can't let it go cuz there is this predisposition thing that is genetic something but you really can switch it but you have to retrain your brain it is literally somehow we think differently it is bizarre. But it is also an amazing gift it's a gift that I have ADD cuz I was a very addictive personality would do anything about these people I was around and that that's bad I really had to change the people places and things cuz they didn't give a s*** about me but I just kept doing whatever they were doing and when they got around math and crap I did it but it slowed me down so thank God cuz I don't know what would happen if I got on to that and that was my drug of choice. But I hear people always think oh poor them or they're so strong and that really makes me feel amazing because I guess a lot of people need to hear that cuz I never thought like going to a meeting when I was driving a rehab when I had an intervention by my lovely family I felt shame couldn't look at anything like these people can't look into the camera because they're hurt so badly they will get great courage right now it is not their time it's God's timing of what we can handle I do believe and what we can understand because my perception of reality is so beautiful now and I have a granddaughter that is one and I just oh I just and this beautiful pitbull dog that came into my life that I now have that I never thought I would have and didn't understand dog love it's just a whole spiritual thing that's happened but it actually happened to me after the fact I was watching people say they had a spiritual awakening and rehab and could not understand it but I was numb I had walked in on my boyfriend who would hung himself he was listening to he said he saw demons I should have listened to him he tried to kill me so it was either him or me that day but holy s*** have I I thought he was just crazy but now I know how real the spiritual romance always put God's armor on every day the church does not talk about this but now that I've got high vibration and literally retrained my brain literally had to do that and it's not as hard as we think it's honestly very easy and I can describe it in a way but I'm going to have to like put it on a video but I want to start a channel so I really think that I can really help people because if we knew that that's what it was and it's not really us that's feeling that way we can we do have different tools to deal with things and kids are going to do stuff I can't believe the school systems and cops are not doing different things like instead of the Dare program we're going to try things and alcohol is the damn gateway drug and you don't think clearly on alcohol but that's like a oh will you have a job and you pay taxes so you're okay you can you know you're functioning you're good member of society because alcohol is I guess accepted and it's ridiculous I do think that we come in and that's something that we have to overcome or come to realize and yeah I'm still fighting it I mean I've gone to so many quiet doctors that don't give a s*** and care about the money and don't even really understand addiction until I'm at this one doctor accidentally literally, didn't advertise didn't do anything but it was just an ER doctor I thought but come to find out he's an addictionologist and an Earth Angel and so amazing and spiritual and literally saved my life. I mean one thing I realized was he wasn't literally an addict but he had lost and been adopting all this stuff and didn't feel wanted and had all this drama or false belief stuff about him so that is another thing as we step our feelings and want to fill them and to not feel them cuz we don't know how to deal with them or talk about them.

[@TheMomo19903]

This story is so insanely similar to my families issues we had with my brother. I sent the first video to my sister because his mannerisms were identical it was just really crazy to see. There is hope! Keep fighting, and don’t give up on him no matter how hard it gets. My brother is borderline schizophrenic and bipolar but he finally broke and got help. It’s been over a year of him being clean, continuing to get his shot monthly (his medication), and has been able to hold a job for 8 months, longest he’s ever been able to. Praying for your family I know how hard and hopeless it could feel.

[@jorgenaseiro1467]

You have the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever come in contact with!!!! U r a really good person!!!!!!!

[@jenrandomstuff2053]

This is so nice! Branching out and interviewing the family's a great idea, Mark 👍 I wish they are able to find Chris in time for his birthday... Happy Birthday Chris!!! 🥳

[@Kat_Beezy]

Mark, I’m so glad you got in touch with his family! 😊😊

[@seanprice2990]

I so hope Chris gets the help he deserves. Sending ❤ from Australia

[@scu-dub]

I still say mark deserves a humanitarian award👍✌

[@sharonisaac445]

Absolutely 💯❤

[@dandydon6049]

You think he’s doing this out of the kindness of his heart?

[@scu-dub]

@@dandydon6049 all that matters is that he's doing it....I dont see anyone else doing it....everyone has to eat.

[@InnerGiggles]

He had a choice to do anything else. He chose to do this. 👏🏻👏🏻 I appreciate it.

[@aprilgeewhiz3814]

@@dandydon6049 he’s doing it so we can see what addiction and mental illness does to people. People like you I’d say.

[@marcosdarri]

I like that we can know their families as well. I'd be great to see more of these.

[@soldierofwar3314]

I’m literally balling my eyes out right now, I appreciate what you do, thank you.

[@kimberlyfowler5748]

Thank you, mother of schizophrenic

[@ArtistJane]

You can see it in their eyes and words that they love Chris so very much, and have done all they can do for him. I hope Chris and his family are reunited and he finally gets the help he needs and that he wants it so bad he can truly fight the good fight. Schizophrenia is no joke especially paired with drugs. As a parent, my heart breaks for him and his family.

[@anotherplanet5828]

Much love to this family. I loved getting to know them. I can see in their faces that they love and are worried about him. Happy Birthday, Chris. Help is out there and you are worthy of it.

[@Big_Duckie_Snow]

Happy Birthday, Chris. I'm thinking of you, and rooting for you.

[@jacksonsinclair2615]

My Uncle was a homeless schizophrenic and he ended up dying within a couple of years on the street. I just feel so guilty that me or my family could have done something. We thought it was out of our control but idk. He went from being a normal person to scizophrenic and then dead within two years. It's harrowing to think it happens and it probably could have been prevented.

[@tamelaharris7798]

So sorry to hear that💗

[@marylougeorge9890]

You could only do what you knew to do. Even then there was Nothing you could have done without his cooperation.❤

[@beautyan5309]

Most people don’t last long in the street sometimes you can’t go back and change things you did your best and it wasn’t fully up to you other family could of done something too

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@AmandaS-nc9om It's Absolutely true that you can't force anyone to do what you want. But you can continue to show your mom love while accepting you can't change her. Taking time to visit for a lunch or coffee could add a lot to her life. I also understand that I have no personal knowledge of this situation.

[@simplementsarahsimplysarah3544]

In this specific case it’s not just drug / alcohol addiction, it’s schizophrenia. Going to rehab is one thing but taking his meds is another one. Meds could have a lot of side effects too and he should have a lot of support through it (which I’m sure he have from his family). Thank you Mark for this interview. It was very enlightening, as usual to understand this specific story 🤍.

[@davyllini]

My mom Schizophrenia dragged me along throughout childhood with it. to bad places nothing you did kept her in one place or in care. She would always run away til she died at 43. So sad to see your loved one suffering not being able to do something they just can't be tamed. Knowing what I know as an adult I wish I did things differently from being kid just judging her not fully knowing she couldn't help it.

[@blairgallant7426]

Hope you are well. 😊

[@davyllini]

@@blairgallant7426 I am thank you 😊 🙏 hope you are blessed as well.

[@CatManDoom84]

Im so sorry for your loss 😢 Not to sound insensitive, but Maybe it was good in a way that she passed, in a weird way, but she was your mom just the same. Cant imagine being in that position. such a scary illness esp for those who cant get the help they need. much love to you and hope you are well

[@davyllini]

@Ian W. a lot of people mentioned it was best she passed. I don't take offense. as much as I loved her, I have to admit it's true, she suffered, weighed only 55 pounds at death.she was anorexic and bulimic so there was nothing more her body could do to live. Hospital, due to her being poor, laid her to rest as humanely as possible, it's their own euthanasia in a way. Reviving would crush her body. She lived til I was 18 exactly, so I could be legally on my own.

[@scandallpower]

I am sorry to hear that.

[@therosarylady]

God bless you all, I watched Chris, and was hurled back to my nephew's time of reckoning. He finally agreed to treatment and medication! Happy endings are there, just have hope and never give up on your family. All the best to your family, I'll keep Chris in my prayers! My nephew is doing great btw!

[@lostmascot6866]

Wow it's my 25th birthday today. I can't even imagine going through what he's going through. I really hope they can find him by tomorrow. Good luck

[@miapdx503]

Happy Birthday! 🥳💕🌺

[@AhJodie]

Happy late Birthday. Enjoy the whole year.

[@lostmascot6866]

Thank you both, just happy to be here

[@lonjohnson5659]

Kudos to this sister and father bravery. everyone needs someone who cares.

[@jake9705]

Very proud of this family for coming forward to share their part of Chris' story. Doesn't shock me at all that they're from Huntington Beach: we rally around our friends and family here and try to do what is best.

[@naturallaw1733]

don't they Partyy like Rockstars and have crazy Trump rallies there as well?😆

[@MarcellaBrich]

My son, who is 23 lost his best friend to an overdose in May, 2020. The myriad of bi-lateral/ co- morbs with regard to early drug use and mental illness is a driving factor in drug abuse. They’re trying to normalize their experience. My advise is to never give up. They desperately need an intervention of sorts but it’s difficult if they refuse the help. Prayers for this young man that he does not end up losing his life. Mental illness is tricky and further complicated by the use of drugs/ alcohol. Prayers for this young soul.

[@naturallaw1733]

@@MarcellaBrich "They’re trying to normalize their experience." what do you mean by this?

[@MarcellaBrich]

@@naturallaw1733 I’m a psychologist-normalizing can show up as drug/alcohol abuse to both rationalize the addiction or to ineffectively “manage” it often as a coping mechanism for an underlying mental untreated mental illness.

[@naturallaw1733]

@@MarcellaBrich yeah I can see the ineffectively "manage" part. and Mental illness and/or Childhood/Environmental Trauma.

[@Luvlybria]

I love when the family gets involved. Hopefully we have another success story 🤞🏾

[@Readzboox]

My son is 22 and schizophrenic I never thought I could hurt so much until my 20 year old was also diagnosed. He's doing well right now and for the he most part they usually never are symptomatic at the same time. I truly don't think I would be able to handle it.

[@shirleyperich1069]

Rita, God bless you. May God give you strength and wisdom to face the battle you are facing. I lost my son to mental illness and so understand the sadness in the struggle. I pray God keeps you all safe.

[@HandbagDiva]

My son has a severe case of ADHD & had learning disabilities as well. Fortunately he was diagnosed very young as his Father has it as well. He ended up self medicating & I went through some really tough years with him. I’m grateful that he was able to change the path he was headed down. I think this happens with a lot of children with these hardships. I hope this family gets some help & Chris makes a turnaround. I have a good friend that helps kids get into rehab, she’s in the OC area. If you guys would like to know if she can get a sponsorship for him please let me know. My Son just turned 25 today, it’s June 21st.

[@buttholemcgee6493]

Hey, that's my birthday too! Happy Birthday!

[@summergrace5102]

please make sure to do a follow-up on Chris. He's so lost, and his family cares for him so much. much love/hope for this entire situation.

[@kathernkelley5943]

Our daughter was sick and tired of being sick and tired. She finally did it on her own. Married with two beautiful children. We were the lucky ones . Don't give up.

[@sarahbrennan1342]

Great to hear a positive outcome ♥️🌸💛🙏🏻

[@jackb6106]

I like the Fathers honesty

[@existenciahumana5761]

He just come to say "this aint my fault, he drugged himself" knows his son may die down there. He dosnt wanna be guilty in the future at the eyes of the people

[@existenciahumana5761]

@@DetroitFettyghost If you have a problem child, you should make every effort to prevent him from harming himself, he was already using drugs at the age of 14. What did his father do? Just leave him like that, now the child is an abandoned adult with schizophrenia. Am I the only one who sees in this father a man who comes to clean his guilt in the future? He knows his son is going to die in the street. He only cares about not looking bad in front of others when that happens.

[@existenciahumana5761]

Anyway, it must be real hard this situation. Hope his son gets help and medication at least. Is the best thing to do i guess.

[@Cat-mk6yl]

@@existenciahumana5761 in my opinion I can't judge this man by this 14 minute interview. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he's telling the truth that he's tried everything, and he's in a place where he doesn't know what else to do without enabling his son. When someone has schizophrenia and isn't on meds, you can't reason with them or convince them to do anything, I agree with you that it's a tough situation all around.

[@MarCoReacts]

Me too.

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

That's the thing ,you can't give up.. especially when it's mental health and addiction....so glad he has the support.....so many don't.... happy birthday Chris!!!

[@nukillerfridaymusic911]

Seems they have. And he is only 25.

[@unhingedunicorn423]

Everyone please send positive energy and pray for Chris I wish this world wasn't so cruel. Jim and Berlin I do hope Chris comes home I will pray for him.🙏

[@taylorlibby7642]

It's such an awful place to be in. My heart goes out to them.