I wish my daughter had the drive you do. My grandson was born in prison 3 years ago. My daughter was in on drug charges among other things. She had 7 to 10 felony charges. She was released from prison 2 years ago. I have full sole legal custody of him. He calls me mama, he doesn’t know his mother. I let him decide what to call me on his own. I still hope that one day she will be in recovery before it’s too late. I’ve not heard from her in over a year and this little boy has no idea who she is if she would walk up to him, she’s just another stranger. She also has a 6 year old son who is with his other grandma. I’m almost 50 and had the 3 year old since h was born, I picked him up from the state hospital and never ever saw her during the process it wasn’t allowed so I got him straight from the nursery. She promised to get her life straight and get her sons back when she got out but that hasn’t happened. Please pray for her, me and these 2 boys. I will pray for you sweetheart you are an amazing mother and person!
Ms. Kyrissie, your strength probably goes unnoticed during day-to-day life- but i want you to know that i, stranger on the internet, hear you and feel your pain. there really should be widespread support groups for grandparents who care for their sick children’s children. thinking fondly of you, your grandbabies, and your daughters recovery xx
I did CPS casework for 3 years and I want you to know that you are the rare person that makes a caseworker want to keep working that job. So much of the time you feel like you are spinning your wheels with a reunification. Then someone like you comes along and makes it all worthwhile again. I'm so happy for you and Micah and Reese and Riley. I wish it could work out like it has for you and your family with every case. I know they make it terrifically hard and sometimes more than is necessary, so just know that you are more of a success than you even realize.
I think it’s too hard in almost all ways and in the wrong ways. Like she needed for example gas cards, she needed to have one good job and tons of parenting support etc.
I am so honored that the RUclips algorithm chose your channel to show up on my feet. You are truly an inspiration. I'm so proud of where you come and what you've accomplished. You are really amazing and your story is something that is still inspires so many people! I will never know what addiction is like and what you go through I'm sure on a daily basis but you have come through the smoke and fire and made it out of the worst. So proud of you
Jessica, I just got my fatherly rights back to my daughter I am so grateful and happy. I've been on probation for the last 3 years. I'm an addict and habitual relasper. I'm doing it differently this time around though.
@@amandadavis5198 thank you. Its been hard as hell. But after a brief 2 months in jail, and dealing with 6 charges, i realized if I changed now I'll get my daughter back and be happy. Or don't and do 2 years in prison and be miserable. Really it wasn't a hard choice.
You just broke me with this: “The judge was telling me that I’m good enough to be her mother.” Oh, girl. You were always good enough. But I felt that. I could relate. Blessings to you and your precious family. 💙💜💙💜💙
I lost my child when he was born he went straight to foster care after he was born. I just got him back last week and hes 3. I thank God he had good foster parents and his aunt took custody while I was using. But rebounds can happen!
I'm really shocked that American system makes people with felonies on their record jump through so many loops and rely on charity of others to get back on their feet 😓
I’m September 2018 my boyfriend at the time was arrested for felony domestic battery on me. My two children were removed from my custody for failure to protect, today I got the call that I’m getting unsupervised visits after a year of fighting for them, I go to court next month and am praying for reunification. It’s been a struggle, I had to go get my own apartment, I walk to and from work 5 days a week to make sure I can maintain a loving home for my kids to come back to, it’s been the hardest year of my life. Thank you for sharing your story...
When I heard you say that he said “okay I’ll give you a shot.” I literally teared up. There are good people out there. It sounds like it was not the nicest place, but who cares - YOU HAD A SHOT!!!!
As someone who worked for dhs I can say you are so incredibly inspiring, strong and hardworking. So many parents can’t beat their addictions and demons for their children. Also I apologize for anything dhs did to wrong you because I know best sometimes they aren’t fighting for the parents success as they should be. ❤️
LessThn Thee I’m just curious . You as a former dhs worker , why do you make it so hard for people to get there kids back! It’s so unfair ! You break people hearts - rip families apart - and take away a child FROM THEIR OWN MOTHER . *how dare you* how dare you ! Take a child away from its mother! Who are you to decide where a child lives and with who. Disgusting.
joseph M I’ve taken children who were horrifyingly abused by their parents and would’ve died at their hand, I’ve taken sexual abused children from their parents who were the perpetrators. I’ve taken babies shaking from being born so drug addicted they can’t be at peace. I’ve taken kids who begged me to take them because they were terrified of their care takers. Not every dhs is the same, not every story is the same. Sorry I didn’t leave those kids there and if you think i should’ve left them there I don’t think anyone can talk sense into you. If you think every single child is unjustly taken and everyone is innocent you’re foolish. I CLEARLY stated I see the wrongdoings but you only saw I worked for dhs and decided to attack me.
@@knightthezero I want to support you, becausebyou are needed and must get a lot of hatred at the same time. Social workers failed me, but I understand that you are just people and can't see everything. (Imnspeaking from the point of view of child in need, so this is actually the opposite extreme...)
As a foster parent, your story is amazing! I have only had a few parents make it, and I can't even imagine. The state is definitely frustrating. One thing you said about attachment, I've had a lot of kiddos that did the same thing. It just takes allot of support for her and reassurance. I've even had to tell older kids, that they are safe in their rooms and it's okay to sleep. Sometimes they just needed to hear that. Again, I'm VERY proud of you for your journey and doing what your baby deserves.
Yup, and as a fellow foster parent lots of support lacking for her to succeed. Where was her court appointed lawyer for the foster care? Where was *her* case worker to help her make sure she knew what she had to do for the case plan and the steps? Where was transportation to try and make the visits a little easier on her (4 hours one way)? Glad she got the daycare vouchers, though.
What a remorseless system. That even someone as intelligent, resourceful and tenacious as you should have struggled so hard through so many obstacles shows why many do not have such a happy outcome. As with so many of your videos, I wish some people in government would see them, to appreciate the human reality! I'm just glad that the judge, at least, gave you credit for your massive achievement.
Square Peg “People in the government” are just normal people, they understand human reality. But for the child it is not unreasonable that a parent hoping to regain custody be drug-free, have a stable place to stay, a steady income, etc. Plus remember that DHS workers are “damned if they do, damned if they don’t.” If they return a child and somethings happens - everyone hates them for that. If they keep the child in foster care, everyone still hates them for “destroying” a family. Remember they do nothing but see kids who are in potentially dangerous situations, and they have no crystal ball to see the future.
Jessica, on behalf of all of your subscribers, I’d like to say...we are absolutely 100% so proud of you. You faced every obstacle thrown at you head on. Your story is living proof that starting a life out of prison is so hard. No one cuts you a break. No one trusts enough to give someone a chance. But you, Jessica, have demonstrated that it can be done, sleepless days & more. I’m so happy you can look at your little girl & know “I did this for us”. I’m going to go blow my nose yet again. So so damn happy for you all. ❤️
I believe DHS/Judge will be more willing to work with you when they see that Momma Bear come out and see that you have a strong bond. I am so glad you were able to get your little girl back. Its hard, hard work and you should be so incredibly proud of yourself
My fiancee worked for CPS (DHS) as more commonly referred to. And he agreed with much of what you have said. Many families have much different experiences with DHS and he also said that he had seen many many kids taken away and had seen the fight that parents or family has had to go through to get custody so they don't end up in the system because once they get there, they easily get lost in the piles of paperwork. I wish you all the best and I haven't been subscribed long but your stories are so real and honest that I haven't been able to stop. Keep on doing you sweetie. You're a strong woman, a strong mother and I'm rooting for you every day! ❤
As someone who grew up with a parent that doesn't love them, I know your daughter will appreciate what you did for her as she gets older. I wish my father put in as much effort as you did and I thank you for sharing your story
girl, you've got me in tears over here! I felt that hopelessness in "on paper, I'm a shitty person." I'm so glad he took a chance on you; you more than deserved it
you should react to the episode of greys anatomy called “ you can look ( but you’d better not touch ) it’s about a girl who has a baby in prison after watching your story time there are many similarities so if it’s not too overwhelming i think it would be really inspiring to react too love you by the way xx
Tim Mackie True she was portrayed as psycho but that was because she had a very bad relationship with that worker. She had a good relationship with jo. The only thing they had in common was baby in jail
Working for DHS, the system is SO broken. I would be soo happy to have a mom like you that actually cared enough to do everything that you did with your past. Coming from someone working within the system, I’m proud of you!
Balling my eyes out here at 23 minutes in. When you said the judge said she's now yours.. I lost it. Your story is just amazing. It shows how truly resilient we all can be, as children. And adults. We're always always capable of getting our lives back, we just gotta fight for it. Thank you for this 💗💪
I'm a single mom who doesn't even have so much as a speeding ticket but I work 2 jobs. That social worker is crazy for saying you working 2 jobs wasn't not good for Micah.... What?!?! Most ppl have to work multiple jobs to stay afloat nowadays. Sooo amazing how you got your baby back against all odds. 💖💖💖💖💖
Giiiirrrlll I know how hard the system is to get out of and how corrupt they are but o have never heard them making it this hard. They legit gave you impossible criteria, 98% of people would have failed, not because they don’t love their children but because it was impossible to obtain.
None of the criteria that needed to be met was impossible but it could be hard to accomplish dependent on past circumstance. I find it beautiful that they told her straight up what she needed to do because a child is a lot of responsibility and it shouldn't be taken for granted.
@@oliviahausman3024 No, they DO make it impossible. They told a mother she had to keep a 3 year old engaged on the phone for 3 hours! Watch the local zoom hearings of local courts on RUclips weekdays. It's all there in it's glorious vile ugliness
I've watched this 5 times now & every single time, I cry. I cry so fucking hard! Do you truly understand how strong & beautiful you are? You were a bad kid, an addict, dealer, a prisoner, a felon.. you tried getting clean & going on the straight & narrow but it never worked. That babygirl is the ONLY thing you've ever needed & this just proves it to be true. Theres nothing that can get in the way of a mothers love. Micah & Riley will be so proud of you when they're older & they can fully grasp the amazing story of your life. Holy shit. You perfect creature, Jessica. You've given me so much hope in my life for the past year. I adore you
You are AMAZING!! I've known many women who couldn't do it! Your story is incredible!! You are a beautiful person inside and out!!! I love your channel!!
The word astonishing doesn’t even come close the being the right word when it comes to you. I have never been so proud of someone for overcoming trauma and adversity. Your fight for your daughter is the most touching and impressive thing I’ve ever heard. Wishing you both the healthiest and happiest lives ❤️
You’re an amazing mother! This is really inspiring to women trying hard to get their children back. It shows that staying sober and working hard really pays off! 🥰
I am NOT an emotional person but omg this had me in tears by the end. Girl, you are SOOOOO fkng strong! You fought so hard for your daughter and look at you now. You're such an inspiration to so many. I am honored to have heard your story. Keep going cuz you CAN and WILL go far with your level of competence and determination!!!
I love you so much, Jessica! I know we don't have a clue of who each other are, but you are such an inspiration to me!! I didn't have my baby in jail or prison but I had to go back after my second son was about 1 1/2 months and it broke my heart into a million pieces. I couldn't understand how that judge could rip us apart. He was barely adjusting to the world! He cried a lot while I was in there but he immediately smiled big for the first time when I picked him up the first morning I was out. I got released at midnight and I had him in my arms by 7:30 a.m. I was SO over the moon that I just cried so this kind of hits home! Much love to you! 😘💚
This story is so incredibly sincere and I can literally feel every emotion you feel. I myself am a 7x felon and have been clean and out of trouble since 2015 so I can definitely relate to your story so much! You have came so far and have so much to be proud of. I love your videos and how real and open you are. You give so many people hope. Keep being amazing and I cant wait to see how far your channel is going to grow. You've got a bright future ahead of you Jess and I will be here to support and watch every video. Every video is one step closer to 1 million subscribers and I KNOW you will 100% absolutely get there soon!!!
You’re such an inspiration to me. I’m a recovering addict & my daughter is with her grandparents, this gives me hope in what feels like a hopeless situation. “Thanks” doesn’t even cover it - your channel is like my morning cup of coffee!
I can't help but to sit here sobbing... after going through something similar and also fighting like hell, I now have my first baby girl plus 3 other wonderful children. Every heartache that I went through is a lesson that I'm grateful for. I certainly don't take being a mother for granted. ❤ I'm proud of you Jess. Lord knows it's not easy.
The early reactions of the judge and the case worker broke my heart. I mean you worked your ass off and they didn't even acknowledge it for a second instead just telling you everything you did wrong. I can see how it is really rare for women in that situation to ever get their kid back. Honestly, I don't know if I could make. It sounds so physically and mentally exhausting. But you made it and that is honestly amazing. You are an inspiration!
I'm not even a mother and this story has me tearing up at my desk. I'm so proud of you for fighting for your baby. I've watched friends have to deal with DHS because of a domestic violence situation and I know how hard the process can be. I understand their job is to protect the children and make sure things are safe, but sometimes the hoops they force you to jump through are insane. I'm so glad you never gave up.
It's probably too late for you to see this comment, but I found your channel because I'm a foster parent looking for the other side of the system (the bio parents side). Thank you so much for your perspective, its helped me so much with empathy and supporting the bio parents of my foster kiddos.
Your stories always touch me and make me cry! I have a 10-month old daughter and just hearing your stories make me so much more grateful for her, her health, and being able to be with her everyday. My mom was a drug addict my whole life and still is until this day, I’m 21 years old. But it taught me how to be a real mother, love you Jessica!
Wow! 😭 Such a moving story. Sometimes we just don't know our own strength, when it's always been inside us. As a Momma too, my heart broke & then burst with happiness hearing this story. Such a beautiful example that you CAN do whatever you set your mind to, regardless of the MANY obstacles...If you stay focused and stay on the right path, eventually, everything will all fall into place. Loved this story!!!! ❤❤
You’ve came so far 🖤 Micah is beautiful and so lucky to have you as a mom! You didn’t give up for your baby no matter how hard it all was! You are an inspiration.
I'm so lucky to have never lost my son during my addiction in his younger years, I cant imagine how hard your fight to get your daughter back must have been. I just wanna say, YOUR SO STRONG! YOUR SUCH A FIGHTER!! Micah is so lucky to have you as her mom, flaws and all!! No mother is perfect, I am surely far from it! But my kids are my everything and my son who is now 17 years old, saved my life, much like micah saved yours. Me and my boys wish you and your babies all the best hunny!!! Godspeed!!!! Love your channel and your message! ❤❤❤❤
This brought tears to my eyes. As the father of a beautiful 16 month old little girl, I can't imagine having to fight just to be her parent. I recently discovered this channel and it's been such an inspiration. I'm so happy for you and proud of you that you've accomplished so much with such determination.
What a strong mama you are!! SO proud of you for showing other mamas that it IS possible! Hard, but possible! That sweet babe is exactly where she needs to be 💕💕
I’m binge watching your channel… I just found it last week or so. I just love you kiddo. You’re made of nails. Im a foster mom. The system sucks. And you fucking did it. Love to you and your family. 🙏🏻♥️
I'm happy things worked out for you. I can appreciate all you've been through and the experiences you have been through. You're an inspiration to my channel. Love the positivity.
I'm dealing with cps in Chicago they took my 9 month old baby because i was at a er waiting for the family shelter to pick u up. I suddenly lost my home. A Dr who didn't know me called DCFS and told them i was starving my baby the 5 hours we sat and waited for them. It was in the middle of the night. It's been over a year and she's Still gone. I feel so hopeless.
I have two young kids and I hate being separated from them. What you went through would have been so incredibly hard, but look at you now and look how happy your babies are! Your amazing for overcoming everything! 👍😊
You are amazing! Have you ever considered writing a letter/update to the Judge or Caseworker? I think it’s important to remember how change IS possible and everyone (ok minus obviously heinous cases) deserves a chance to get their baby back. I’m a dhs worker and I know seeing my clients doing well is so motivating and pushesme to keep going. I love your story!! ❤️
Once upon a time I had CPS remove my children... for 18 months. Those 18 months were absolutely w/o a doubt the darkest, saddest, loneliest time of my life. I broke down & cried when you talked about the judge telling you she was proud. & when you said it was like she was telling you “you were finally good enough to be a mother” it hit me like a ton of bricks. Because you have a worker who is in total control watching & scrutinizing every move & word you make, go back & forth to court being looked down upon & judged, to keep it all the way real you are really expected to fail more then you are expected to succeed... So to finally hear the words “This case is closed” is like having the weight of the entire world lifted off of your shoulders, & finally you can breathe again. Everyone’s story is unique, but the ending of this one resonated with me deeply because - When you take away a mother’s children... you take away her will to live, her reason for existing & it takes every ounce of strength she has in her to be able to fight the guaranteed up hill battle it will be to get them back... I dought you’ll ever see this message but - Thank you for sharing this story. ❤️
Foster care social worker here from Wisconsin! I know the system isn’t set up for your success but there are people (me) who are routing for you and other parents!!! So proud of you
I just found your pregnant in prison video a few days ago and have been binge watching since. Your story is SO fucking inspirational and relatable. Thank you for being open and sharing your story ❤️
I started crying when you got to the part in which the judge said "this case is closed." You are so f*cking strong, Jessica. Anyone can have a baby, but you proved that you can be a mom after going through a difficult life and everyone was probably expecting you to fail. You have an incredible story, family and channel, and I can't wait to watch more videos!
Jess I love you 😭💗 I have binged watched almost all of your videos. You are so open and your stories have made me realize how strong people are and how strong I am! Thank you for that 💗
Every single video of yours that I watch makes me cry my eyes out. You are so, so inspiring and I am so, so glad that you exist. Thank you so so much for telling us your stories. Thank you so much.
Jessica, you are so inspirational. Watching your videos makes me feel like I can accomplish anything I set my mind on. The last few days have been really rough for me because I have been getting rejected from schools I have applied to to get my medical degree. I have worked so hard but it feels like I'm still not good enough and the process feels never ending. Watching this video today was really what I needed to get out of my depressed mindset and feel inspired and motivated instead. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story on the internet. You are definitely making a difference in the lives of so many people like myself.
Thank you for sharing you are such an incredible Mom!!! The power of love is crazy I can't imagine going thru that ive felt a little with DHS an yes ive only heard awful things personally I've never had any issues but always heard just horror stories .... So happy you have ur happy family now. Your such a strong person sending love an postive vibes..... Ugh i shouldn't be watching this before work I'm balling at the end ..... I can't imagine truly ....💜❤💜❤💜
I've been on the other side as a Foster Parent to 29 boys (mostly teenagers) who 28 of them were the victims of drug addicted parents. It's been interesting hearing your story as an addict and uplifting because you got it together. Congratulations!
Jessica, I don’t remember what I even looked up to come upon your videos but you were in my suggested. I’ve been watching for 2 months now and I watch you nearly every single night. This video has me in happy tears. You make me believe in myself and want to be a better person.
I have been binge watching your channel in awe, I am so impressed at how strong and driven you are and what you were able to accomplish Jess, and at all the hard work you continue to put in to raise awareness and help others in your situation. A 15-20 minutes quality video everyday is quite impressive! But I also can't help and wonder (and that is not to take away any of your accomplishments) at not only how strong but how lucky you had to be to get to where you are. How lucky you were to not have died or found yourself in a situation similar to Millie's, how lucky you were to only get 2.5 years, how lucky you were to get help to get a lease and a car... It is absolutely terrifying to think that you could so easily have failed even by trying as hard as you did. The system need to change!!!! Thank you so much for your openness in telling your story. I hope you write a book one day or turn it into a movie!
This story was so hard to listen to. I work in mental health and have had clients in the system working to get their kids back. I remember one parent who fought so hard to get her kids. I hated every minute of working with the child services of the state we lived in. Every interaction felt like they were just waiting for her to fuck up, waiting for her to fail. I remember speaking with my supervisor on her behalf because of the undeserved negative reports other people wrote during their visitation supervision experience. (I.e. they weren't happy with how she changed diapers or thought her phrasing of words wasn't perfect, etc) I have no idea where she is now, or if she finally got full custody, but I 100% cried after our last phone call. Due to Covid her visits changed to phone call check ins. Last update I had she was on over night visits and was super on track to getting her kids back. This was back in Aptil of 2020. I really hope she's gotten them back and they're all together and doing well, but I honestly may never know. She had things to work on, yes. But nothing she did ever seemed good enough for the state. I hate the American legal system so much, especially when I think about this specific case. That woman loved her kids more than I can explain and I sincerely hope she has fully custody again. Just because someone struggles with addiction doesn't mean they can't improve and be loving parents once more. You did such an amazing, difficult thing in getting custody and being a wonderful parent. It really helps to hear it does happen. I feel really weird leaving a review on a 2yr old video, but I just wanted to share anyway. Not sure if you read reviews in general, but you help more than just recovering addicts
I love this story. Your experience busting your ass to get Micah back is such an inspiration and I'm so glad you finally got her way back when. It's a victory you truly earned and deserved. 💜
You are amazingly strong. Micah is so lucky to have you for a Mom. I have a court date October 11th. Fighting for my daughter. Everyday. Thank you for the inspiration. I really needed to hear this today.
😭😭😭 I am so so so proud of you and all that you have overcome! You are truly changing lives through this channel! Keep it up girl! I’m rooting for you!
I love you, jes. 🖤😭 Micah is so, so, so special & precious. I’m so thankful for her- because she saved YOUR life. She’s so smart & so beautiful, she’s wise beyond her years. You worked so damn hard to get her with her momma & not a lot of people who are in the same predicament don’t even try.. but you did.. yet another reason why I look up to you. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
As alwaays I'm so proud of you. I told Christina this same thing- watching your videos [and hers] is like spending time with a close friend I've never had. While dealing with my addiction still and my mom being really sick this is a good escape. Love you girl 🖤
You have come so far, and done so much to help other people. You are an angel on Earth! I am so excited for you to hit 100k! You deserve that and so much more! ❤️
💜 I love that after everything you've been through, you didn't make excuses and you did what you needed to do the right way. You were rewarded for your hard work and perseverance by getting Micah back. You're an inspiration to so many people with similar circumstances. Awesome story girl!
"had to fight to be micahs mother" No matter who shes with or who shes being raised by, you are and always will be her biological mother. Nothing can change that and as long as you are more than capable to look after your own daughter, nobody can take her away from you or have a say in your relationship.
Your stories always touch me and make me cry! I have a 10-month old daughter and just hearing your stories make me so much more grateful for her, her health, and being able to be with her everyday. Love you Jessica!
I teared up at this, congratulations! Given all that you had to go through with having to ‘prove your worth’ as a parent, it just makes me wonder why we all don’t go through some type of screening/evaluation before becoming parents. Not everybody should be in my opinion but you should be, obviously, beyond a shadow of a doubt. I admire your fight👊🏻
Jess...you are such a beautiful inspiration. I personally have never been to prison, or did drugs or anything like that but because of you and your amazing stories i have gained confidence to be myself and go for my dreams because i learned from you that no matter how many times i have failed in my attempts in the past i always have the choice to try again and succeed in my own future. Thank you for being one of my favorite youtubers.
You may not realize it yet but something happened to you along your journey. It was a blessing you went through everything you did the exact way you did it. God had a plan for you,most people like the soulless less than humans who disliked this video will never ever understand it. I've been through my entire life shit luck after shit luck, in and out of doctors offices, I can tell you stories for days of shit I've been through and at the end of the day I am grateful for every ounce of pain I endured. God would not put you through it if he didn't know you wouldnt be able to handle it and girl I've never met you but you freaking KILLED it. Most people cant handle having blood drawn. There's nothing you won't ever be able to handle and your journey earned you that right. I can't soak in enough of your beautiful energy please keep the videos coming. Your amazing
I wish my daughter had the drive you do. My grandson was born in prison 3 years ago. My daughter was in on drug charges among other things. She had 7 to 10 felony charges. She was released from prison 2 years ago. I have full sole legal custody of him. He calls me mama, he doesn’t know his mother. I let him decide what to call me on his own. I still hope that one day she will be in recovery before it’s too late. I’ve not heard from her in over a year and this little boy has no idea who she is if she would walk up to him, she’s just another stranger. She also has a 6 year old son who is with his other grandma. I’m almost 50 and had the 3 year old since h was born, I picked him up from the state hospital and never ever saw her during the process it wasn’t allowed so I got him straight from the nursery. She promised to get her life straight and get her sons back when she got out but that hasn’t happened. Please pray for her, me and these 2 boys. I will pray for you sweetheart you are an amazing mother and person!
Ms. Kyrissie, your strength probably goes unnoticed during day-to-day life- but i want you to know that i, stranger on the internet, hear you and feel your pain. there really should be widespread support groups for grandparents who care for their sick children’s children. thinking fondly of you, your grandbabies, and your daughters recovery xx
J P thank you so much for your kindness!!! It means a lot!
You are an angel❤️
Sayings prayers for you all!🙏
I am not a very good prayer, but I wish all the best to you and your family ❤️
Honestly, give yourself hella credit. You fought tooth and nail for your baby and look where you are! You are incredible.
I did CPS casework for 3 years and I want you to know that you are the rare person that makes a caseworker want to keep working that job. So much of the time you feel like you are spinning your wheels with a reunification. Then someone like you comes along and makes it all worthwhile again. I'm so happy for you and Micah and Reese and Riley. I wish it could work out like it has for you and your family with every case. I know they make it terrifically hard and sometimes more than is necessary, so just know that you are more of a success than you even realize.
Thank you so much!
Jessicas content makes me want to be a social worker even more. Success stories are so fulfilling ❤️🥰
I think it’s too hard in almost all ways and in the wrong ways.
Like she needed for example gas cards, she needed to have one good job and tons of parenting support etc.
I am so honored that the RUclips algorithm chose your channel to show up on my feet. You are truly an inspiration. I'm so proud of where you come and what you've accomplished. You are really amazing and your story is something that is still inspires so many people! I will never know what addiction is like and what you go through I'm sure on a daily basis but you have come through the smoke and fire and made it out of the worst. So proud of you
Your daughter will forever know you fought for her. You’re an amazing mother Jessica ❤️😌
Jessica, I just got my fatherly rights back to my daughter I am so grateful and happy. I've been on probation for the last 3 years. I'm an addict and habitual relasper. I'm doing it differently this time around though.
@@amandadavis5198 thank you. Its been hard as hell. But after a brief 2 months in jail, and dealing with 6 charges, i realized if I changed now I'll get my daughter back and be happy. Or don't and do 2 years in prison and be miserable. Really it wasn't a hard choice.
@@amandadavis5198 right on. That's why I love Jessica. Because attitude is infectious.
Hey my dude, things still good for you? Hope your staying strong.
Im rooting for you, brotha. Tge courts dont tend to be favourable to dads.
You just broke me with this: “The judge was telling me that I’m good enough to be her mother.” Oh, girl. You were always good enough. But I felt that. I could relate. Blessings to you and your precious family. 💙💜💙💜💙
I'm so early. Christina hasn't even commented yet 😂
Hah I always think that too if I haven't seen her comment IM EARLY 😂
Haha same 😂
I'm so late I'm new to both of these girls so...binge! Lol these girls are awesome!!!
LMAO
This was 100%, beyond a doubt my favorite story of yours. Congratulations
Wow! You did great!
Just imagining you and Micah outside the court house for the final time made me cry like a baby 😓
I lost my child when he was born he went straight to foster care after he was born. I just got him back last week and hes 3. I thank God he had good foster parents and his aunt took custody while I was using. But rebounds can happen!
I'm really shocked that American system makes people with felonies on their record jump through so many loops and rely on charity of others to get back on their feet 😓
I’m September 2018 my boyfriend at the time was arrested for felony domestic battery on me. My two children were removed from my custody for failure to protect, today I got the call that I’m getting unsupervised visits after a year of fighting for them, I go to court next month and am praying for reunification. It’s been a struggle, I had to go get my own apartment, I walk to and from work 5 days a week to make sure I can maintain a loving home for my kids to come back to, it’s been the hardest year of my life. Thank you for sharing your story...
I know this was from 3 years ago, but I pray everything worked out and that your babies are safe and sound with you.
When I heard you say that he said “okay I’ll give you a shot.” I literally teared up. There are good people out there. It sounds like it was not the nicest place, but who cares - YOU HAD A SHOT!!!!
As someone who worked for dhs I can say you are so incredibly inspiring, strong and hardworking. So many parents can’t beat their addictions and demons for their children. Also I apologize for anything dhs did to wrong you because I know best sometimes they aren’t fighting for the parents success as they should be. ❤️
LessThn Thee I’m just curious . You as a former dhs worker , why do you make it so hard for people to get there kids back! It’s so unfair ! You break people hearts - rip families apart - and take away a child FROM THEIR OWN MOTHER . *how dare you* how dare you ! Take a child away from its mother! Who are you to decide where a child lives and with who. Disgusting.
joseph M I’ve taken children who were horrifyingly abused by their parents and would’ve died at their hand, I’ve taken sexual abused children from their parents who were the perpetrators. I’ve taken babies shaking from being born so drug addicted they can’t be at peace. I’ve taken kids who begged me to take them because they were terrified of their care takers. Not every dhs is the same, not every story is the same. Sorry I didn’t leave those kids there and if you think i should’ve left them there I don’t think anyone can talk sense into you. If you think every single child is unjustly taken and everyone is innocent you’re foolish. I CLEARLY stated I see the wrongdoings but you only saw I worked for dhs and decided to attack me.
Also a lot of social workers aren't doing their jobs properly
@@knightthezero I want to support you, becausebyou are needed and must get a lot of hatred at the same time. Social workers failed me, but I understand that you are just people and can't see everything. (Imnspeaking from the point of view of child in need, so this is actually the opposite extreme...)
As a foster parent, your story is amazing! I have only had a few parents make it, and I can't even imagine. The state is definitely frustrating. One thing you said about attachment, I've had a lot of kiddos that did the same thing. It just takes allot of support for her and reassurance. I've even had to tell older kids, that they are safe in their rooms and it's okay to sleep. Sometimes they just needed to hear that. Again, I'm VERY proud of you for your journey and doing what your baby deserves.
Yup, and as a fellow foster parent lots of support lacking for her to succeed. Where was her court appointed lawyer for the foster care? Where was *her* case worker to help her make sure she knew what she had to do for the case plan and the steps? Where was transportation to try and make the visits a little easier on her (4 hours one way)? Glad she got the daycare vouchers, though.
What a remorseless system. That even someone as intelligent, resourceful and tenacious as you should have struggled so hard through so many obstacles shows why many do not have such a happy outcome. As with so many of your videos, I wish some people in government would see them, to appreciate the human reality! I'm just glad that the judge, at least, gave you credit for your massive achievement.
Square Peg “People in the government” are just normal people, they understand human reality. But for the child it is not unreasonable that a parent hoping to regain custody be drug-free, have a stable place to stay, a steady income, etc. Plus remember that DHS workers are “damned if they do, damned if they don’t.” If they return a child and somethings happens - everyone hates them for that. If they keep the child in foster care, everyone still hates them for “destroying” a family. Remember they do nothing but see kids who are in potentially dangerous situations, and they have no crystal ball to see the future.
My daughter was in Searcy Arkansas DHS as well! I just got her back on the 19th of this month. Literally you are telling my story. Thank you honey
Jessica, on behalf of all of your subscribers, I’d like to say...we are absolutely 100% so proud of you. You faced every obstacle thrown at you head on. Your story is living proof that starting a life out of prison is so hard. No one cuts you a break. No one trusts enough to give someone a chance. But you, Jessica, have demonstrated that it can be done, sleepless days & more. I’m so happy you can look at your little girl & know “I did this for us”. I’m going to go blow my nose yet again. So so damn happy for you all. ❤️
I believe DHS/Judge will be more willing to work with you when they see that Momma Bear come out and see that you have a strong bond. I am so glad you were able to get your little girl back. Its hard, hard work and you should be so incredibly proud of yourself
My fiancee worked for CPS (DHS) as more commonly referred to. And he agreed with much of what you have said. Many families have much different experiences with DHS and he also said that he had seen many many kids taken away and had seen the fight that parents or family has had to go through to get custody so they don't end up in the system because once they get there, they easily get lost in the piles of paperwork. I wish you all the best and I haven't been subscribed long but your stories are so real and honest that I haven't been able to stop. Keep on doing you sweetie. You're a strong woman, a strong mother and I'm rooting for you every day! ❤
Every time I hear your story I can't stop crying....i wish you all the best.
As someone who grew up with a parent that doesn't love them, I know your daughter will appreciate what you did for her as she gets older. I wish my father put in as much effort as you did and I thank you for sharing your story
girl, you've got me in tears over here! I felt that hopelessness in "on paper, I'm a shitty person." I'm so glad he took a chance on you; you more than deserved it
you should react to the episode of greys anatomy called “ you can look ( but you’d better not touch ) it’s about a girl who has a baby in prison after watching your story time there are many similarities so if it’s not too overwhelming i think it would be really inspiring to react too love you by the way xx
The one with the vampire twin and the prison that attacks the guard?
The girl in that episode was in for murder (and therefore facing a much longer sentence than the one Jess served)
Tim Mackie True she was portrayed as psycho but that was because she had a very bad relationship with that worker. She had a good relationship with jo. The only thing they had in common was baby in jail
Working for DHS, the system is SO broken. I would be soo happy to have a mom like you that actually cared enough to do everything that you did with your past. Coming from someone working within the system, I’m proud of you!
Balling my eyes out here at 23 minutes in. When you said the judge said she's now yours.. I lost it. Your story is just amazing. It shows how truly resilient we all can be, as children. And adults. We're always always capable of getting our lives back, we just gotta fight for it. Thank you for this 💗💪
I'm a single mom who doesn't even have so much as a speeding ticket but I work 2 jobs. That social worker is crazy for saying you working 2 jobs wasn't not good for Micah.... What?!?! Most ppl have to work multiple jobs to stay afloat nowadays. Sooo amazing how you got your baby back against all odds. 💖💖💖💖💖
But this was a child with significant trauma
Giiiirrrlll I know how hard the system is to get out of and how corrupt they are but o have never heard them making it this hard. They legit gave you impossible criteria, 98% of people would have failed, not because they don’t love their children but because it was impossible to obtain.
None of the criteria that needed to be met was impossible but it could be hard to accomplish dependent on past circumstance. I find it beautiful that they told her straight up what she needed to do because a child is a lot of responsibility and it shouldn't be taken for granted.
@@oliviahausman3024 No, they DO make it impossible. They told a mother she had to keep a 3 year old engaged on the phone for 3 hours! Watch the local zoom hearings of local courts on RUclips weekdays. It's all there in it's glorious vile ugliness
I've watched this 5 times now & every single time, I cry. I cry so fucking hard! Do you truly understand how strong & beautiful you are? You were a bad kid, an addict, dealer, a prisoner, a felon.. you tried getting clean & going on the straight & narrow but it never worked. That babygirl is the ONLY thing you've ever needed & this just proves it to be true. Theres nothing that can get in the way of a mothers love. Micah & Riley will be so proud of you when they're older & they can fully grasp the amazing story of your life. Holy shit. You perfect creature, Jessica. You've given me so much hope in my life for the past year. I adore you
You are AMAZING!! I've known many women who couldn't do it! Your story is incredible!! You are a beautiful person inside and out!!! I love your channel!!
The word astonishing doesn’t even come close the being the right word when it comes to you. I have never been so proud of someone for overcoming trauma and adversity. Your fight for your daughter is the most touching and impressive thing I’ve ever heard. Wishing you both the healthiest and happiest lives ❤️
You’re an amazing mother! This is really inspiring to women trying hard to get their children back. It shows that staying sober and working hard really pays off! 🥰
I am NOT an emotional person but omg this had me in tears by the end. Girl, you are SOOOOO fkng strong! You fought so hard for your daughter and look at you now. You're such an inspiration to so many. I am honored to have heard your story. Keep going cuz you CAN and WILL go far with your level of competence and determination!!!
Your bond with Mika is so precious ❤️ you have done such a good job with both of your girls
*Micah*
Yes Jessica, making my crappy monday awsome with an upload!! Much Love 🖤🖤🖤
"this is it, babygirl!" Had me in tears! 😭 You go mama!!! ❤️
I love you so much, Jessica! I know we don't have a clue of who each other are, but you are such an inspiration to me!! I didn't have my baby in jail or prison but I had to go back after my second son was about 1 1/2 months and it broke my heart into a million pieces. I couldn't understand how that judge could rip us apart. He was barely adjusting to the world! He cried a lot while I was in there but he immediately smiled big for the first time when I picked him up the first morning I was out. I got released at midnight and I had him in my arms by 7:30 a.m. I was SO over the moon that I just cried so this kind of hits home! Much love to you! 😘💚
Just the way Jess hustles is such a inspiration, & she is proof any thing is possible if you really want it!
This story is so incredibly sincere and I can literally feel every emotion you feel. I myself am a 7x felon and have been clean and out of trouble since 2015 so I can definitely relate to your story so much! You have came so far and have so much to be proud of. I love your videos and how real and open you are. You give so many people hope. Keep being amazing and I cant wait to see how far your channel is going to grow. You've got a bright future ahead of you Jess and I will be here to support and watch every video. Every video is one step closer to 1 million subscribers and I KNOW you will 100% absolutely get there soon!!!
You’re such an inspiration to me. I’m a recovering addict & my daughter is with her grandparents, this gives me hope in what feels like a hopeless situation. “Thanks” doesn’t even cover it - your channel is like my morning cup of coffee!
Dear god I barely get affected by RUclips videos but when you said the judged said she's yours I got shivers and a tear came to my eye. Holy cow.
I can't help but to sit here sobbing... after going through something similar and also fighting like hell, I now have my first baby girl plus 3 other wonderful children. Every heartache that I went through is a lesson that I'm grateful for. I certainly don't take being a mother for granted. ❤ I'm proud of you Jess. Lord knows it's not easy.
The early reactions of the judge and the case worker broke my heart. I mean you worked your ass off and they didn't even acknowledge it for a second instead just telling you everything you did wrong. I can see how it is really rare for women in that situation to ever get their kid back. Honestly, I don't know if I could make. It sounds so physically and mentally exhausting. But you made it and that is honestly amazing. You are an inspiration!
I'm not even a mother and this story has me tearing up at my desk. I'm so proud of you for fighting for your baby. I've watched friends have to deal with DHS because of a domestic violence situation and I know how hard the process can be. I understand their job is to protect the children and make sure things are safe, but sometimes the hoops they force you to jump through are insane. I'm so glad you never gave up.
It's probably too late for you to see this comment, but I found your channel because I'm a foster parent looking for the other side of the system (the bio parents side). Thank you so much for your perspective, its helped me so much with empathy and supporting the bio parents of my foster kiddos.
Your stories always touch me and make me cry! I have a 10-month old daughter and just hearing your stories make me so much more grateful for her, her health, and being able to be with her everyday. My mom was a drug addict my whole life and still is until this day, I’m 21 years old. But it taught me how to be a real mother, love you Jessica!
Wow! 😭 Such a moving story. Sometimes we just don't know our own strength, when it's always been inside us. As a Momma too, my heart broke & then burst with happiness hearing this story. Such a beautiful example that you CAN do whatever you set your mind to, regardless of the MANY obstacles...If you stay focused and stay on the right path, eventually, everything will all fall into place. Loved this story!!!! ❤❤
You’ve came so far 🖤
Micah is beautiful and so lucky to have you as a mom! You didn’t give up for your baby no matter how hard it all was! You are an inspiration.
The man that rented to you made me cry. Restores my faith in humanity ❤
I'm so lucky to have never lost my son during my addiction in his younger years, I cant imagine how hard your fight to get your daughter back must have been. I just wanna say, YOUR SO STRONG! YOUR SUCH A FIGHTER!! Micah is so lucky to have you as her mom, flaws and all!! No mother is perfect, I am surely far from it! But my kids are my everything and my son who is now 17 years old, saved my life, much like micah saved yours. Me and my boys wish you and your babies all the best hunny!!! Godspeed!!!! Love your channel and your message! ❤❤❤❤
This brought tears to my eyes. As the father of a beautiful 16 month old little girl, I can't imagine having to fight just to be her parent. I recently discovered this channel and it's been such an inspiration. I'm so happy for you and proud of you that you've accomplished so much with such determination.
What a strong mama you are!! SO proud of you for showing other mamas that it IS possible! Hard, but possible! That sweet babe is exactly where she needs to be 💕💕
I’m binge watching your channel… I just found it last week or so. I just love you kiddo. You’re made of nails. Im a foster mom. The system sucks. And you fucking did it. Love to you and your family. 🙏🏻♥️
I'm happy things worked out for you. I can appreciate all you've been through and the experiences you have been through. You're an inspiration to my channel. Love the positivity.
I'm dealing with cps in Chicago they took my 9 month old baby because i was at a er waiting for the family shelter to pick u up. I suddenly lost my home. A Dr who didn't know me called DCFS and told them i was starving my baby the 5 hours we sat and waited for them. It was in the middle of the night. It's been over a year and she's Still gone. I feel so hopeless.
I have two young kids and I hate being separated from them. What you went through would have been so incredibly hard, but look at you now and look how happy your babies are! Your amazing for overcoming everything! 👍😊
You are amazing! Have you ever considered writing a letter/update to the Judge or Caseworker? I think it’s important to remember how change IS possible and everyone (ok minus obviously heinous cases) deserves a chance to get their baby back. I’m a dhs worker and I know seeing my clients doing well is so motivating and pushesme to keep going. I love your story!! ❤️
Oh my god I’m bawling. You are such an incredible person thank you for sharing your story ❤️
Once upon a time I had CPS remove my children... for 18 months. Those 18 months were absolutely w/o a doubt the darkest, saddest, loneliest time of my life. I broke down & cried when you talked about the judge telling you she was proud. & when you said it was like she was telling you “you were finally good enough to be a mother” it hit me like a ton of bricks. Because you have a worker who is in total control watching & scrutinizing every move & word you make, go back & forth to court being looked down upon & judged, to keep it all the way real you are really expected to fail more then you are expected to succeed... So to finally hear the words “This case is closed” is like having the weight of the entire world lifted off of your shoulders, & finally you can breathe again. Everyone’s story is unique, but the ending of this one resonated with me deeply because - When you take away a mother’s children... you take away her will to live, her reason for existing & it takes every ounce of strength she has in her to be able to fight the guaranteed up hill battle it will be to get them back... I dought you’ll ever see this message but - Thank you for sharing this story. ❤️
Foster care social worker here from Wisconsin! I know the system isn’t set up for your success but there are people (me) who are routing for you and other parents!!! So proud of you
SC here! You did it! You seriously should be a mentor for others going through the system!!🙏🏽🙏🏽
I just found your pregnant in prison video a few days ago and have been binge watching since. Your story is SO fucking inspirational and relatable.
Thank you for being open and sharing your story ❤️
I can't even imagine how difficult this must've been
How are you even a real person this is incredible
I started crying when you got to the part in which the judge said "this case is closed." You are so f*cking strong, Jessica. Anyone can have a baby, but you proved that you can be a mom after going through a difficult life and everyone was probably expecting you to fail. You have an incredible story, family and channel, and I can't wait to watch more videos!
That story broke my heart, and put it back together. You're awesome!!!
Thanks for sharing. Much love&support. I felt this wholeheartedly. Love your channel. You keep it 💯
Jess I love you 😭💗 I have binged watched almost all of your videos. You are so open and your stories have made me realize how strong people are and how strong I am! Thank you for that 💗
Every single video of yours that I watch makes me cry my eyes out. You are so, so inspiring and I am so, so glad that you exist. Thank you so so much for telling us your stories. Thank you so much.
Jessica, you are so inspirational. Watching your videos makes me feel like I can accomplish anything I set my mind on. The last few days have been really rough for me because I have been getting rejected from schools I have applied to to get my medical degree. I have worked so hard but it feels like I'm still not good enough and the process feels never ending. Watching this video today was really what I needed to get out of my depressed mindset and feel inspired and motivated instead. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story on the internet. You are definitely making a difference in the lives of so many people like myself.
I seriously started crying when the judge said you got her and CASE CLOSED. OMFG IM BALLING!
Thank you for sharing you are such an incredible Mom!!! The power of love is crazy I can't imagine going thru that ive felt a little with DHS an yes ive only heard awful things personally I've never had any issues but always heard just horror stories .... So happy you have ur happy family now. Your such a strong person sending love an postive vibes..... Ugh i shouldn't be watching this before work I'm balling at the end ..... I can't imagine truly ....💜❤💜❤💜
I've been on the other side as a Foster Parent to 29 boys (mostly teenagers) who 28 of them were the victims of drug addicted parents. It's been interesting hearing your story as an addict and uplifting because you got it together. Congratulations!
Ooh girl I got chills when you were talking about that last hearing. So so so proud of you for how far you've come. Truly an inspiration ❤
Jessica, I don’t remember what I even looked up to come upon your videos but you were in my suggested. I’ve been watching for 2 months now and I watch you nearly every single night. This video has me in happy tears. You make me believe in myself and want to be a better person.
I have been binge watching your channel in awe, I am so impressed at how strong and driven you are and what you were able to accomplish Jess, and at all the hard work you continue to put in to raise awareness and help others in your situation. A 15-20 minutes quality video everyday is quite impressive! But I also can't help and wonder (and that is not to take away any of your accomplishments) at not only how strong but how lucky you had to be to get to where you are. How lucky you were to not have died or found yourself in a situation similar to Millie's, how lucky you were to only get 2.5 years, how lucky you were to get help to get a lease and a car... It is absolutely terrifying to think that you could so easily have failed even by trying as hard as you did. The system need to change!!!! Thank you so much for your openness in telling your story. I hope you write a book one day or turn it into a movie!
This story was so hard to listen to. I work in mental health and have had clients in the system working to get their kids back. I remember one parent who fought so hard to get her kids. I hated every minute of working with the child services of the state we lived in. Every interaction felt like they were just waiting for her to fuck up, waiting for her to fail. I remember speaking with my supervisor on her behalf because of the undeserved negative reports other people wrote during their visitation supervision experience. (I.e. they weren't happy with how she changed diapers or thought her phrasing of words wasn't perfect, etc) I have no idea where she is now, or if she finally got full custody, but I 100% cried after our last phone call. Due to Covid her visits changed to phone call check ins. Last update I had she was on over night visits and was super on track to getting her kids back. This was back in Aptil of 2020.
I really hope she's gotten them back and they're all together and doing well, but I honestly may never know. She had things to work on, yes. But nothing she did ever seemed good enough for the state.
I hate the American legal system so much, especially when I think about this specific case. That woman loved her kids more than I can explain and I sincerely hope she has fully custody again. Just because someone struggles with addiction doesn't mean they can't improve and be loving parents once more.
You did such an amazing, difficult thing in getting custody and being a wonderful parent. It really helps to hear it does happen.
I feel really weird leaving a review on a 2yr old video, but I just wanted to share anyway. Not sure if you read reviews in general, but you help more than just recovering addicts
I am a social worker for DHS and I have to say your story is amazing. I love seeing success stories! You rock!
I love this story. Your experience busting your ass to get Micah back is such an inspiration and I'm so glad you finally got her way back when. It's a victory you truly earned and deserved. 💜
Crying when you said the judge said this case is closed! Amazing, well done. She is so lucky to have you as her Mummy ❤️
I am in tears as usually but still love to hear you tell the story. I even heard something new this time. Love ya!
You are amazingly strong. Micah is so lucky to have you for a Mom.
I have a court date October 11th. Fighting for my daughter. Everyday. Thank you for the inspiration. I really needed to hear this today.
@Suzanne Adams ♥️Sending you lots of Love and Prayers.
😭😭😭 I am so so so proud of you and all that you have overcome! You are truly changing lives through this channel! Keep it up girl! I’m rooting for you!
I love you, jes. 🖤😭 Micah is so, so, so special & precious. I’m so thankful for her- because she saved YOUR life. She’s so smart & so beautiful, she’s wise beyond her years. You worked so damn hard to get her with her momma & not a lot of people who are in the same predicament don’t even try.. but you did.. yet another reason why I look up to you. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Absolutely incredible story. You had everything against and you triumphed. Your story needs to be a book and a film. You’re an inspiration.
I literally cried so much watching this!! 😓😓😓😓 I'm so happy for you Jess! You are such an amazing strong woman.
You’re a great mother. God bless you guys. Love your channel. Thanks for sharing so much♥️
As alwaays I'm so proud of you. I told Christina this same thing- watching your videos [and hers] is like spending time with a close friend I've never had. While dealing with my addiction still and my mom being really sick this is a good escape. Love you girl 🖤
You have come so far, and done so much to help other people. You are an angel on Earth! I am so excited for you to hit 100k! You deserve that and so much more! ❤️
😭Inspiring & girl you made me cry & I don't even know you irl! Thx for being open and vulnerable to share your story which will help others.Respect.👍
💜 I love that after everything you've been through, you didn't make excuses and you did what you needed to do the right way. You were rewarded for your hard work and perseverance by getting Micah back. You're an inspiration to so many people with similar circumstances. Awesome story girl!
"had to fight to be micahs mother" No matter who shes with or who shes being raised by, you are and always will be her biological mother. Nothing can change that and as long as you are more than capable to look after your own daughter, nobody can take her away from you or have a say in your relationship.
Girl you have no idea how damn proud of you I dont know you on a personal level but you are such an inspiration to others that it can happen.
Your stories always touch me and make me cry! I have a 10-month old daughter and just hearing your stories make me so much more grateful for her, her health, and being able to be with her everyday. Love you Jessica!
What a hard thing to battle and it just shows your resilience and strength to break down those walls and keep fighting! You rock! 👊
I teared up at this, congratulations!
Given all that you had to go through with having to ‘prove your worth’ as a parent, it just makes me wonder why we all don’t go through some type of screening/evaluation before becoming parents. Not everybody should be in my opinion but you should be, obviously, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I admire your fight👊🏻
So proud and in awe of this. I was adopted from Russia by my two moms in 1999.
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Jess...you are such a beautiful inspiration. I personally have never been to prison, or did drugs or anything like that but because of you and your amazing stories i have gained confidence to be myself and go for my dreams because i learned from you that no matter how many times i have failed in my attempts in the past i always have the choice to try again and succeed in my own future. Thank you for being one of my favorite youtubers.
You are amazing! For turning yourself around and working so hard to get your daughter back! Working your way up from the bottom is so difficult!
You may not realize it yet but something happened to you along your journey. It was a blessing you went through everything you did the exact way you did it. God had a plan for you,most people like the soulless less than humans who disliked this video will never ever understand it. I've been through my entire life shit luck after shit luck, in and out of doctors offices, I can tell you stories for days of shit I've been through and at the end of the day I am grateful for every ounce of pain I endured. God would not put you through it if he didn't know you wouldnt be able to handle it and girl I've never met you but you freaking KILLED it. Most people cant handle having blood drawn. There's nothing you won't ever be able to handle and your journey earned you that right. I can't soak in enough of your beautiful energy please keep the videos coming. Your amazing
Any time you are feeling down about yourself for whatever reason please remind yourself what you went through to get her back you’re so strong❤️