Pawning things for drugs is not just an Arkansas thing..I just saw it more there. I saw lines at the pawn shop there. And people would take multiple trips a day to the pawn shop. And people were constantly trying to sell me things in AR. Instead of bringing cash. Please keep in mind this is my own personal experience. Anyway, I hope you guys like this video. Have a great day, and stay safe 🙏🖤
@@carlasuannepoohlockett3259 its when u basicly give something of value to a pawnshop or a person, and you get cash, then after whatever amount of days u agreed to go pay the money back and get your item/items that u pawned back. So in other words a loan. But in the drug world typically u sell anything of value for dirt cheap and u don't get it back. I use to be apart of that world that's why I speak on it.
I am so sorry to hear this. Remember it has nothing to do with you! I am in recovery and my addiction came before my kids all the time!! I hope one day he will find his way
I just wanted to say even through all this craziness going on right now and homeschooling and I’m sure we don’t know a lot of things you release videos and your work ethic is so inspirational. I really respect the hustle. And thank you for some distraction during this time, I wish you all the best I hope you and your family health and happiness 🖤
One of my absolute favorite channels. Never been addicted to drugs. Never been to jail or prison but I never knew this was the content I needed. Makes me understand some family and friends active addition life so much more as well as their struggles to get clean. Thank you so much for your voice.
Raj Sihota OMG that’s amazing ! You can do this it’s the hardest thing you’ll ever do in your life but you can do this and it’s the best time for it The world is literally stopped in California they’re saying 18 months now!! What are you doing please don’t do methadone !!they say Suboxone is better but the WD off that can be even more horrendous than just plain H or oxy whatever RX you were into before... Kratom is natural sure it tastes like dirt literally ground up leave but I’ll take mother nature any day over a big pharma! It really gives you energy and stops the worst of the symptoms!!! Please be safe and let me know if you need anything advice whatever and I’m here for you as others have been for me and similar platforms!! Jess and a lot of people have had their lives saved because they went to jail/ prison...I was a functional addict good job, nobody knew I didn’t use needles or anything ‘crazy’ I never had a single issue with the police I can talk my way out of anything but it still didn’t mean I wasn’t spending all my money and wasting my future on a substance that I was a slave to... You got this bro stay good
@@kylacrush6810 yes they can be way worse DTs if you do it wrong. You need to be on them long-term, change your life and mindset. Then you very slowly and medically detox. If you don't do what your supposed to do then ya they'll kick you off dropping you 10mgs every other day and that is not how you get off it! Methadone saved and changed so many lives especially as a last resort. Subs doesn't work for everybody like me they made me feel the worst ever even after waiting 2days to take it! Everybody's different and has diff life situations. Like i got myself on methadone while stuck living in my mom's house who used and sold w/o any supporters. She would force me to get her off bc she couldn't find a vein and would threaten to kick me out...and did too where I slept outside in grass. Nothing prior worked for ME personally. It saved my life! Of course i wouldn't recommend to somebody let's say w/ a supportive stable family living situation where a simple inpatient could work. If all else fails for somebody then I highly recommend it bc its the 1 thing I've seen change and help most addicts many I've known. I got locked up when i was on it for 28days and yes it sucked bc it was long but nowhere as intense as dope..and i was on a high dose too.
As a former addict I’ve been even more grateful in the recent Coronavirus and quarantine situation for my sobriety. I’ve been thinking of everyone going through withdrawal from not being able to work and move around freely. These are crazy times and I hope some can find clarity in the madness
Brit Barbato yea burglary rates shot up 80% in a few places. Shows how many functioning working addicts there are. Most of us viewing this channel have our own experiences and already knew that, but to the rest of the world that's crazy.
The worst part of going through recovery is the boredom, and then the anxiety. You just sit there in your thoughts with nothing to look forward to. It's tough. It sucks.
When you said "you know your loved ones better than I do..." Baby girl you know unfortunately when it comes to addiction most people don't know their loved ones, maybe at all. How far they/we will go in the struggle to keep on keeping on is unimaginable to people who haven't been where we were....
Love you Jess! Your stories of your struggles inspire me so much, you have no idea. After seeing your vids about you being pregnant in prison, giving birth under inhumane conditions, and overcoming the struggles of being homeless with a baby and working 2 jobs.. and you pushed through and survived! You didn't give up even in the darkest times, and you did it Thank you for being such an inspiration for me, to keep fighting and never give up, especially during some hella tough moments Love you, you're a real one
Jess! Congrats on your clean time! You have almost surpassed the amount of time you used with clean time. That is a miracle. Every day in recovery is a miracle for an addict. I will have 2 years in August. Being clean is a blessing every day! Can't wait to share my story
Just popping in to say again how thankful I am for you & your videos. During the time I have been watching your videos, I have gone from an addict to finding sobriety. Hearing your stories and hearing you promise that if you could do it anyone could always brought me hope when I was feeling absolutely hopeless. I used to get high and zone out and watch videos absolutely broken and alone and miserable. Now I watch them completely clear minded with a completely different view. You helped in a way give me strength to conquer my demons. I have been able to get into treatment and now I’m going on 11 months sober from opiates and I NEVER thought I would make it out. Thank you for what you do and thank you for the message you’re sending out. It’s so important. I wish I had realized the reality of what addiction looked like before I slipped into it. ❤️ I’m a long time viewer now and I just wanted to thank you yet again for all you do and will continue to do. You’re an inspiration and SUCH a strong person.
Jessica Kent •• Thank you SO much! I’m happy to be fighting for myself for a change rather than fighting to escape the regular world. I want a life that I don’t feel the need to escape from, and that’s up to me to make that a reality. I can’t WAIT for your book to eventually be a thing so I can binge read! Hahah. AGAIN; thank you. thank you. thank you.
Arkansas is a sesspool I hate the drug culture here as a reformed meth addict (8 years clean) I’ve seen it ALL, been kidnapped more than once, it’s crazy this whole state is just sad
The Inner-Beauty Guru that’s wild, I’m from Sweden and just heard the other day a guy I know was kidnapped for $40 worth of speed and a fucking phone. I guess drug culture doesn’t change that much regardless where you go, in the end things will always get really crazy when you’re living that kind of life.
I'm from Arkansas, your story has opened my eyes on the importance of not glamorizing the life style & getting sober. It's been a year, last year I was so sick on easter this year was amazing!! Keep doing what you're doing so much love❣
I’m in my first year of social work (counseling) and I find your channel extremely benifiting to learn about others perspectives as well as be able to understand this sort of life style with out really experiencing it *
I came across your channel because of your story times and I’m so glad that I found it. You are very inspiring🌷Thank you for sharing your story. Much love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
I’ve never done drugs or been to prison but I still love your videos. You sound so wise, respectful and honest simultaneously and I love that about you. ❤️❤️
Love your videos, they are extremely helpful not only for people struggling with addiction, but also for people who are curious about this world and want to understand it better. You seem like such an intelligent, rational person. And also your advice on how to deal with a person who struggles makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
From my experience the best way to kick it is cold turkey. Or try to get a few Suboxone strips and take tiny pieces and taper yourself down over like 2 weeks. You are gonna have to go through some shit but it will not last forever. And it's very important to have someone there with you while you're going through it, for support. It will be one of the hardest things you'll ever do but I promise it is so worth it. You can do it. You are strong. Good luck, I'll be praying for your recovery.
Thanks jess for your vids. There is nothing better than working on my laptop while listening to you. I'm so proud of your recovery and of how far you've come. Wish you the very best
Being from the middle of the M capital of Arkansas, every bit of this is on spot I grew up right in the middle of all of this and it's sad that most children grow up to believe its normalcy
Hi Jessica, proud of you and your journey. I've been clean and sober for over thirty years. I've met a lot of people in recovery and many more who spent time in prison because of drugs. The drug epidemic and recovery seem to be today's new normal. When I got out of the Army in 1968, I went on the road as a drummer. Met my wife while on the road (she was beautiful, was an RN, had money, and her brother-in-law was a pharmacist)! We've been married for fifty years. The first ten years were rough because of my drinking, and the other forty years sober. All I can say is keep doing what you're doing, trust God, clean house, work with others, and take it one day at a time. Miracles do happen. Take care.
@@AngelicasRecovery Yeah, it's literally everywhere you look now.. Which is sad because it hasn't always been this way. I'm in my mid twenties. I grew up and have lived in the same town my whole life. When I was a kid we stayed outside all day long. We'd ride our bikes all over this town with no issues but it has changed so much since then that I won't allow my kids out of my sight for one second even when they're in my fenced in yard. I'm a recovering addict myself so I'm not saying this in a judgemental way but people roam these streets all day and night looking like zombies and stealing whatever they can get their hands on. It's truly sad. Excuse my language but what once was a beautiful little coal town has turned into a crime infested shit hole.
Since you mentioned breaking bad the other week (which was a series I never thought to watch again) my partner and i have started to rewatch it in isolation. So, so, so good, I forgot! Thanks for keeping us entertained ❤
Girl thank you so fucking much for speaking out on addiction the way you do. As a recovering heroin addict, your videos help me so much with my mental health. Even though you don't know me, you mean so much to me! Lol. P.S. I LOVE your makeup!
Another crazy thing I saw was a guy nicknamed "Dirty" that had the Shake & Bake recipe TATTOED ON HIS ARM & yes, if you have 2 ingredients to make it in your house (not even in the same room) you can get charged with MANUFACTURING.
Yes! Please take Jessica‘s advice. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, PLEASE do not give them cash 💵. I would always give me cash. Not that I blame him whatsoever, but I always knew I could go to him and continue my addiction.
Man, nothing but truth here. I went through my meth and heroin addiction here in Memphis, Tennessee. Meth hit here surprisingly late actually, as far as being a drug the youth actually uses and is aware of. The taking shit apart goes deep. I still drive down the old meth street sometimes in nostalgia, and just see new layers of piled on parts of electronics in the driveway and yard. Sad. I miss my one real friend, I knew him before meth. But I put the pipe down and he picked up the needle :/
ArizonaAkinTv Congratulations on your sobriety! Be careful about going to your old stomping grounds even for nostalgia. I only say that from experience with my own personal struggles, people places and things as they say in the rooms. I’m praying for your friend 🙏🏼
curious to know whether you think this is purely a geographical / state difference (new york v arkansas), or perhaps a substance difference? (meth vs H)
Its definetly a substance difference. I can tell you from an experience. Meth is a whole different dimension. People will do anything for H out of desperation to be well but it doesnt affect your decision making in the same way as ice. I live in Louisiana. Thank God I'm out of that game.
Wow your channel is really growing sis! Good for you! I'm proud to have been here since the very beginning. Youre so raw and real and I appreciate that.
The way you talk about prison and drugs being so bad and dangerous, and how they cause such terrible things is amazing. I would never think that someone who struggled with addiction for 10 years and in and out of prison/jail for years would be so articulate and completely change their life around! To sharing the dangers based on your own knowledge and experiences. Thank you for not glorifying anything or making it seem like drugs are cool and breaking the law is okay and “fun”. I also like how you take responsibility for your actions and admit that what you did was completely not right. It seems like you wouldn’t typically think taking advice from someone with such a criminal record would be a good idea, but this is totally not the case for your channel! I could see you doing talks to at risk teens and inner city middle and high schools. You do an amazing job!
I would love to hear your experience and comparison of your first and last time using and how long it took for you to feel normal again while detoxing. I'm in medicated assited treatment which also hasn't always been easy. I can't imagine what you went through. You are a warrior! 💕 Also I was staying with my boyfriend in a hotel once when he was high on meth and he took the entire bedframe apart for no reason. Then another time he started looking for a ten dollar bill at our house that we had lost a month ago, we were supposed to be going to dinner and it took me over two hours to get him out of the house 🤦🏼
kendaldrye I’m on maintenance meds too. I didn’t wanna be originally but I just wasn’t feeling normal or happy at all. They really really help! I’m just scared to ween off bc everyone I talked to said it’s really fucking hard to get off of but they also went to a detox facility where they ween u off in about a week.. which is NOT gonna be my journey lol. Ima do it slow like u said. But definitely do whatever makes u comfortable and do it in ur own time when ur ready! I can’t stand people who say ur not technically sober bc ur on maintenance meds. It’s WAAAYYY better than the alternative. U GO GIRL!!!
Arkansas sounds like TN. Me and my ex husband decided to make meth one time. We had already made it and done it and it wasnt great and he wanted to keep the stuff to make more and I said no but he insisted. So his dumbass was sitting in the car acting crazy doing shots and I told him I'm not staying down here with you the cops are def coming. He said no they're not. They came and arrested him for production to manufacture methamphetamine and then came and talked to me and I thought I had warrants so I gave them my sister's name and social and turned out I didn't have any warrants and I went to jail for identity theft. the cop was an ass and was supposed to charge me with criminal impersonation. But I've been done with all that for a while now and I'm so glad.
How you described New York drug culture is very much like Detroit, MI. Either way it's all dangerous, and thankful to say I have 14 months sober 😊 love you girl❤
Jessica you are by far the best come back I have ever seen after everything you been through and it's pretty hard for most ppl to brake loses from there dark past but you were a weak link and now you are healthy and doing well I hope you are back in your little girls life and being a great mom as a single father I understand what it's like to have a past and I've been where you been and all honesty ppl do change but sometimes it takes a good beating but you made it and I did to we are the ones ppl Said we wouldn't get anywhere in life but look at you beautiful glowing and doing well I don't know you but I take my hat off to you and say bravo I'm proud of you Jessica Kent watching your RUclips you are my hero cause I made it long ago but we are the few who walked away and changed you did it ...hope to meet you one day and get a autograph and a picture keep it up and don't look back in proud of you ☺️👻
I understand where you're coming from. Amusing things happen when people are on drugs. That is one reason it feels so good to be high when you're in addiction. Things can be so hilarious even though it's not a good lifestyle and is not worth the laughs. Those funny moments sure got me through dark times. Learning to laugh and enjoy life sober is much more fulfilling.
I love how you said that, you walked away from that lifestyle but it'll always be a part of you. I'll be 3 years clean from the 2 things you struggled with as well and I find myself talking about it a lot...to where people ask, why do you talk about it so much still? You must want to go back to it blahblah. It's not that I want to go back to that lifestyle because if I did, I would've already. It's because that's how my life was for SO long...I've had more years alive using than not, it's a part of me and I tell people things so they know how messed up it is and what I've been through, you know? It's almost therapeutic for me to get it off my chest and it keeps me in check on how I never want to be again, you know? So I dont think there's anything wrong with talking about such a huge part of your [past] life to anyone. Just a thought:) and wanted to let you know how I totally get it and I know it's helping many of your viewers....and that talking about certain things can be overwhelming at times, taking you back to certain times. It's so important to NOT forget where we came from even if we'd like to. Sorry this is all over the place!
Man, I’ve been watching your videos and leave a like on them all. They are great. You and Larry Lawton (another RUclipsr who went to prison for robbing jewelry stores) discussing prison stories and the corruption of the prison system would make a great video.
I'm still at the beginning of the video but I'm super excited because I've lived the (Schoharie-Schenectady-Albany-Troy) New York scene and have been clean since November 2018, still living in New York. But I started on oxys at 13 graduated to dope at 17 and lost 10 years to it. It sucked so bad starting out again with nothing and having so much time to make up for and playing catch up to where all my other friends who didn't get lost in any of that are.
@@heavenstomurgatroyd7033 Thankyou! You're right, the progress I have made in this year and a half span is such an accomplishment and I feel like I have so much extra compassion to help others from what I went through.
When I was using, most of the people I dealt with thought that I would end up snitching on them eventually. Turns out some of the ones that snitched surprised even me, and im a pretty good people reader
Jess I would love to hear your experience with detox and recovery, if you went to rehab or any program, and how you got your body, mind, energy levels etc back to normal. 🖤
Great video, Jess!!! Years ago when I was in *the game*, here in FL, peeps tried to bring me food stamps (back when they were paper)!! Wow, showing my age, LOL!! I wouldn't take them, but I knew some that would..That bothered me!! Love you girl!!💜💜
Great stories, I live in south Arkansas. Yup, tweakers will steal your shit. Most Arkansans are well armed and will protect their property, so, stealing can be risky.
Hi Jessica. Have you noticed that I have continuously been one of the first to view? That means I love your videos and love you as a person. Keep producing this content I love it. Also so glad you can share your stories.💖💖💖
It's really interesting to hear how much it differs in just different parts of the same country. I find that strange about the US generally honestly since I'm english.
I totally get it girl in the city I lived in we did coke and it was semi normal then I moved to a small town and it was meth and it was a whole different lifestyle... I was shocked at the difference
I currently live in Georgia and the time I spent addicted to ice, my ex girlfriend traded a 40 dollar vape to get a bag. And I'm from New Jersey and when that went down I was mind blown.
Nothing is going to keep an addict from getting their fix and its not going to stop dealers either. The money, the hussle is just as addicting as the drugs.
@@NFH1994 not from what ive seen the few times ive gone out to restock necessities. I'm a recovering addict and keep track of old "friends" who are still in active addiction. They seem to have no problems staying high. Its sad. I wish this pandemic would force them to get sober but so far it hasnt stopped them or the dealers.
Addicts will find a way. Their drug is the only thing they care about. I’m not saying that to be rude or disrespectful. My best friend has been clean for 2 years but when she was in her addiction, coke was the only thing she cared about.
Stealing & pawning anything and everything is a huge thing in the south end of Columbus, Ohio. My boyfriend would pawn his ps4 every week then get it back out & I thought that was the weirdest thing lol. But it's just what people do here to get money especially those with drug habits. And donating plasma is a big thing too.
Absolutely. It's a thing everywhere unfortunately. I was trying to explain that in ny they stole stuff..but brought dealers cash not the actual property. I didn't do a great job explaining that.
Girl when you said Fort Smith I was SHOOK. Hell I was shook when you said Arkansas!!! LMAO I’m from Alma, and I just never thought I’d find a RUclipsr that lived/used to live so close to me 😂
And yes also in Alabama have to buy Sudafed from the pharmacist and they keep up with how much you buy so people will actually pay people to buy them Sudafed once they have bought the maximum amount from all nearby pharmacies or Walmart!
My hometown is Fort Smith Arkansas. I can't even image being put in jail in Fort Smith. I currently live in/near Uvalde, Texas and haven't been back to Arkansas since my dad died 7 years ago. Fort Smith cops my few experiences with them were Uugh!
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Pawning things for drugs is not just an Arkansas thing..I just saw it more there. I saw lines at the pawn shop there. And people would take multiple trips a day to the pawn shop. And people were constantly trying to sell me things in AR. Instead of bringing cash. Please keep in mind this is my own personal experience. Anyway, I hope you guys like this video. Have a great day, and stay safe 🙏🖤
were you in NYC or upstate NY?
How old were you when you got pregnant with Micha
What exactly is pawning?
@@carlasuannepoohlockett3259 its when u basicly give something of value to a pawnshop or a person, and you get cash, then after whatever amount of days u agreed to go pay the money back and get your item/items that u pawned back. So in other words a loan. But in the drug world typically u sell anything of value for dirt cheap and u don't get it back. I use to be apart of that world that's why I speak on it.
@Samuel Sweetmann cheaper than retail but not dirt cheap, theyve gotten smarter over the years
Jessica forgive me but i thought u were gonna talk about drag culture....literally until i clicked on it...
love ur videos tho xoxo
Lol i can but I'd have to get one of my friends who does drag to help me with that one 🙂
Same!! 😂 😂 😂
Lol that's cute!
SAME lol
omg me tooo
I live in Arkansas and have a drug addicted father. You have no idea how much your videos help me understand him.
Lesle Lu I’m praying for your father to be healed from addiction 🙏
What’s he addicted to? None of my biz really just a curious person
I am so sorry to hear this. Remember it has nothing to do with you! I am in recovery and my addiction came before my kids all the time!! I hope one day he will find his way
@@SteveMe21685 really doesn't matter what he is addicted to. We all are addicted to something. Whether it's drugs alcohol or social media.
My life as a Addict in revovery yea you’re right Facebook is just as dangerous as heroin and meth 🤦🏻♂️
I just wanted to say even through all this craziness going on right now and homeschooling and I’m sure we don’t know a lot of things you release videos and your work ethic is so inspirational. I really respect the hustle. And thank you for some distraction during this time, I wish you all the best I hope you and your family health and happiness 🖤
Aw ty! I'm definitely working hard right now. Ty so much for your kind words 🙏🖤
One of my absolute favorite channels. Never been addicted to drugs. Never been to jail or prison but I never knew this was the content I needed. Makes me understand some family and friends active addition life so much more as well as their struggles to get clean. Thank you so much for your voice.
I found you about a month after a quit, and you've really inspired me to get my shit together after 5 years of heroin and fentanyl. Thanks Jess.
Omggg congratulations on recovery 🖤
Raj Sihota good for you!!!🙌
Raj Sihota OMG that’s amazing ! You can do this it’s the hardest thing you’ll ever do in your life but you can do this and it’s the best time for it The world is literally stopped in California they’re saying 18 months now!! What are you doing please don’t do methadone !!they say Suboxone is better but the WD off that can be even more horrendous than just plain H or oxy whatever RX you were into before... Kratom is natural sure it tastes like dirt literally ground up leave but I’ll take mother nature any day over a big pharma! It really gives you energy and stops the worst of the symptoms!!! Please be safe and let me know if you need anything advice whatever and I’m here for you as others have been for me and similar platforms!!
Jess and a lot of people have had their lives saved because they went to jail/ prison...I was a functional addict good job, nobody knew I didn’t use needles or anything ‘crazy’ I never had a single issue with the police I can talk my way out of anything but it still didn’t mean I wasn’t spending all my money and wasting my future on a substance that I was a slave to...
You got this bro stay good
Yay!
@@kylacrush6810 yes they can be way worse DTs if you do it wrong. You need to be on them long-term, change your life and mindset. Then you very slowly and medically detox. If you don't do what your supposed to do then ya they'll kick you off dropping you 10mgs every other day and that is not how you get off it! Methadone saved and changed so many lives especially as a last resort. Subs doesn't work for everybody like me they made me feel the worst ever even after waiting 2days to take it! Everybody's different and has diff life situations. Like i got myself on methadone while stuck living in my mom's house who used and sold w/o any supporters. She would force me to get her off bc she couldn't find a vein and would threaten to kick me out...and did too where I slept outside in grass. Nothing prior worked for ME personally. It saved my life! Of course i wouldn't recommend to somebody let's say w/ a supportive stable family living situation where a simple inpatient could work. If all else fails for somebody then I highly recommend it bc its the 1 thing I've seen change and help most addicts many I've known. I got locked up when i was on it for 28days and yes it sucked bc it was long but nowhere as intense as dope..and i was on a high dose too.
As a former addict I’ve been even more grateful in the recent Coronavirus and quarantine situation for my sobriety. I’ve been thinking of everyone going through withdrawal from not being able to work and move around freely. These are crazy times and I hope some can find clarity in the madness
Brit Barbato yea burglary rates shot up 80% in a few places. Shows how many functioning working addicts there are. Most of us viewing this channel have our own experiences and already knew that, but to the rest of the world that's crazy.
Agreed.
The worst part of going through recovery is the boredom, and then the anxiety. You just sit there in your thoughts with nothing to look forward to. It's tough. It sucks.
When you said "you know your loved ones better than I do..." Baby girl you know unfortunately when it comes to addiction most people don't know their loved ones, maybe at all. How far they/we will go in the struggle to keep on keeping on is unimaginable to people who haven't been where we were....
Love you Jess!
Your stories of your struggles inspire me so much, you have no idea. After seeing your vids about you being pregnant in prison, giving birth under inhumane conditions, and overcoming the struggles of being homeless with a baby and working 2 jobs.. and you pushed through and survived! You didn't give up even in the darkest times, and you did it
Thank you for being such an inspiration for me, to keep fighting and never give up, especially during some hella tough moments
Love you, you're a real one
Jess! Congrats on your clean time! You have almost surpassed the amount of time you used with clean time. That is a miracle. Every day in recovery is a miracle for an addict. I will have 2 years in August. Being clean is a blessing every day! Can't wait to share my story
I like how you were cautious about stolen property possession, while selling drugs at the same time
Laying low helps keep you from getting busted
Just popping in to say again how thankful I am for you & your videos. During the time I have been watching your videos, I have gone from an addict to finding sobriety. Hearing your stories and hearing you promise that if you could do it anyone could always brought me hope when I was feeling absolutely hopeless. I used to get high and zone out and watch videos absolutely broken and alone and miserable. Now I watch them completely clear minded with a completely different view. You helped in a way give me strength to conquer my demons. I have been able to get into treatment and now I’m going on 11 months sober from opiates and I NEVER thought I would make it out. Thank you for what you do and thank you for the message you’re sending out. It’s so important. I wish I had realized the reality of what addiction looked like before I slipped into it. ❤️ I’m a long time viewer now and I just wanted to thank you yet again for all you do and will continue to do. You’re an inspiration and SUCH a strong person.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!!! Congratulations on your sobriety!!! You did that Bailey!! 🖤😍😭🙏🙂🤩
Jessica Kent •• Thank you SO much! I’m happy to be fighting for myself for a change rather than fighting to escape the regular world. I want a life that I don’t feel the need to escape from, and that’s up to me to make that a reality.
I can’t WAIT for your book to eventually be a thing so I can binge read! Hahah. AGAIN; thank you. thank you. thank you.
Arkansas is a sesspool I hate the drug culture here as a reformed meth addict (8 years clean) I’ve seen it ALL, been kidnapped more than once, it’s crazy this whole state is just sad
The Inner-Beauty Guru that’s wild, I’m from Sweden and just heard the other day a guy I know was kidnapped for $40 worth of speed and a fucking phone. I guess drug culture doesn’t change that much regardless where you go, in the end things will always get really crazy when you’re living that kind of life.
I'm sorry but how do u get kidnapped? Lol they better have had guns cuz if not I just cant seem to understand how that is possible
Oh Jess! Your editing skills are on fire lately. The "where you goin?! nowhere!" part made me lol real good.
Thats a really simple cut but I'm usually to lazy to do it 😅🙏💯
I'm from Arkansas, your story has opened my eyes on the importance of not glamorizing the life style & getting sober. It's been a year, last year I was so sick on easter this year was amazing!! Keep doing what you're doing so much love❣
Yo In NC and GA back in my addiction STEALIN MEAT was the thing to do
Now I’m clean and a vegan 😂
I’m in my first year of social work (counseling) and I find your channel extremely benifiting to learn about others perspectives as well as be able to understand this sort of life style with out really experiencing it *
I came across your channel because of your story times and I’m so glad that I found it. You are very inspiring🌷Thank you for sharing your story. Much love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Thank you for curing my quarantine boredom ❤️
SERIOUSLY! I can't keep cooking getting FAT LOL!
Same lol
It is so great you are making the videos to raise awareness that people could recover from a harmful lifestyle. Congratulations on your progress!
I’ve never done drugs or been to prison but I still love your videos. You sound so wise, respectful and honest simultaneously and I love that about you.
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Love your videos, they are extremely helpful not only for people struggling with addiction, but also for people who are curious about this world and want to understand it better. You seem like such an intelligent, rational person. And also your advice on how to deal with a person who struggles makes so much sense! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Im a heroin addict in Switzerland and I struggle so much to get sober. But I fight, everyday!
catning dang how do you get that over there? I always thought Europe was super hard on drugs
no, you can get h very easy here. yes, we have normal methadone and subutex programs but its hard to get in.
You can overcome it! Never stop fighting 💕
From my experience the best way to kick it is cold turkey. Or try to get a few Suboxone strips and take tiny pieces and taper yourself down over like 2 weeks. You are gonna have to go through some shit but it will not last forever. And it's very important to have someone there with you while you're going through it, for support. It will be one of the hardest things you'll ever do but I promise it is so worth it. You can do it. You are strong. Good luck, I'll be praying for your recovery.
Stay strong ❤️
Thanks jess for your vids. There is nothing better than working on my laptop while listening to you. I'm so proud of your recovery and of how far you've come. Wish you the very best
Girl, I am so proud of you for having 8 years. I just got my very first year clean.
@@heavenstomurgatroyd7033 awh thank you.
Being from the middle of the M capital of Arkansas, every bit of this is on spot I grew up right in the middle of all of this and it's sad that most children grow up to believe its normalcy
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Hi Jessica, proud of you and your journey. I've been clean and sober for over thirty years. I've met a lot of people in recovery and many more who spent time in prison because of drugs. The drug epidemic and recovery seem to be today's new normal. When I got out of the Army in 1968, I went on the road as a drummer. Met my wife while on the road (she was beautiful, was an RN, had money, and her brother-in-law was a pharmacist)! We've been married for fifty years. The first ten years were rough because of my drinking, and the other forty years sober. All I can say is keep doing what you're doing, trust God, clean house, work with others, and take it one day at a time. Miracles do happen. Take care.
No matter how long sober I'm still recovering i love you and christinas videos you guys keep me level headed
The "pawning" is a very common thing here in West Virginia. Unfortunately theft is a huge problem in my community.
Wyatt Earp my dad lives there & he says the same.
@@AngelicasRecovery Yeah, it's literally everywhere you look now.. Which is sad because it hasn't always been this way. I'm in my mid twenties. I grew up and have lived in the same town my whole life. When I was a kid we stayed outside all day long. We'd ride our bikes all over this town with no issues but it has changed so much since then that I won't allow my kids out of my sight for one second even when they're in my fenced in yard. I'm a recovering addict myself so I'm not saying this in a judgemental way but people roam these streets all day and night looking like zombies and stealing whatever they can get their hands on. It's truly sad. Excuse my language but what once was a beautiful little coal town has turned into a crime infested shit hole.
Yes fiends will tell on there momma- my ex did. I served 18 for someone else but yeah shits crazy. Great videos
I really enjoyed this video. its fascinating to hear about the drug culture in general. please do more like this
I cannot wait for your book!! You're a great storyteller! Stay safe and sane during this craziness ❤❤
I think that narcan story will be interesting. Jess I love the honesty and the background
Not related to drugs.... but I lived in a VERY old house and we had to move beds, appliances, and TVs though windows 😅 the doorways were way smaller
Oh Jess. I'm an recovering addict I almost went to prison in Arkansas for 20 yrs I watch your videos every day you are helping me to stay clean
When you said don’t give like your loved one cash I’ve never thought of it that way
You’re such an inspiration 🖤
Since you mentioned breaking bad the other week (which was a series I never thought to watch again) my partner and i have started to rewatch it in isolation. So, so, so good, I forgot! Thanks for keeping us entertained ❤
Girl thank you so fucking much for speaking out on addiction the way you do. As a recovering heroin addict, your videos help me so much with my mental health. Even though you don't know me, you mean so much to me! Lol. P.S. I LOVE your makeup!
Another crazy thing I saw was a guy nicknamed "Dirty" that had the Shake & Bake recipe TATTOED ON HIS ARM & yes, if you have 2 ingredients to make it in your house (not even in the same room) you can get charged with MANUFACTURING.
It is always rough for the poor but is especially rough for the poor in New York
You know your videos help me understand what my cousin went through. I have hope she will be fine. Thanks Jessica.
When a tweaker actually puts back together what they took apart, that’s like seeing a unicorn in real life😀
I think we do need some humor sprinkled in with the hard stuff to hear. Thank you Jess. You strong Girl ❤.
I'm a recovered addict of nearly 8 years from over drugs. I love your videos.
Seeing Jessica posted a new video always makes my day 💕 RIDE OR DIE CREW
ONLY Jess Kent-
"But first I wanna tell you a story about a t.v."
Me-
"Ohhh this gonna be good"
and then it wasn't. lol
Yes! Please take Jessica‘s advice. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, PLEASE do not give them cash 💵. I would always give me cash. Not that I blame him whatsoever, but I always knew I could go to him and continue my addiction.
Dont give your loved ones who are in active addiction giftcards either. They can sell it for cash.
Man, nothing but truth here. I went through my meth and heroin addiction here in Memphis, Tennessee. Meth hit here surprisingly late actually, as far as being a drug the youth actually uses and is aware of. The taking shit apart goes deep. I still drive down the old meth street sometimes in nostalgia, and just see new layers of piled on parts of electronics in the driveway and yard. Sad. I miss my one real friend, I knew him before meth. But I put the pipe down and he picked up the needle :/
ArizonaAkinTv Congratulations on your sobriety! Be careful about going to your old stomping grounds even for nostalgia. I only say that from experience with my own personal struggles, people places and things as they say in the rooms. I’m praying for your friend 🙏🏼
Cassidy Rourke thank you (:
Wow, Jess, I'm so happy you survived. You're one tough cookie! Love ya!
curious to know whether you think this is purely a geographical / state difference (new york v arkansas), or perhaps a substance difference? (meth vs H)
Grace Archer substance difference. People on H don’t do all that. They just fall asleep for the most part
@@jamieleader6422 people on H would do anything they need to get the drug that their body needs? What are you talking about... way to be an ass
Its definetly a substance difference. I can tell you from an experience. Meth is a whole different dimension. People will do anything for H out of desperation to be well but it doesnt affect your decision making in the same way as ice. I live in Louisiana. Thank God I'm out of that game.
Wow your channel is really growing sis! Good for you! I'm proud to have been here since the very beginning. Youre so raw and real and I appreciate that.
The way you talk about prison and drugs being so bad and dangerous, and how they cause such terrible things is amazing. I would never think that someone who struggled with addiction for 10 years and in and out of prison/jail for years would be so articulate and completely change their life around! To sharing the dangers based on your own knowledge and experiences. Thank you for not glorifying anything or making it seem like drugs are cool and breaking the law is okay and “fun”. I also like how you take responsibility for your actions and admit that what you did was completely not right. It seems like you wouldn’t typically think taking advice from someone with such a criminal record would be a good idea, but this is totally not the case for your channel! I could see you doing talks to at risk teens and inner city middle and high schools. You do an amazing job!
When i was ripping and running people snitched in the south all the time
Hell yes they do alot are informants
I would love to hear your experience and comparison of your first and last time using and how long it took for you to feel normal again while detoxing. I'm in medicated assited treatment which also hasn't always been easy. I can't imagine what you went through. You are a warrior! 💕
Also I was staying with my boyfriend in a hotel once when he was high on meth and he took the entire bedframe apart for no reason. Then another time he started looking for a ten dollar bill at our house that we had lost a month ago, we were supposed to be going to dinner and it took me over two hours to get him out of the house 🤦🏼
kendaldrye I hope she does a video on this! I would like to know as well.
YES!!! I would LOVE to see this video!!
It’s scientifically is about a year until you feel completely normal again. I would highly recommend to get off the maintenance drugs
@@sunleo6161 I have every intention to wing myself down when I feel I am ready and if I choose not to its my choice and my recovery.
kendaldrye I’m on maintenance meds too. I didn’t wanna be originally but I just wasn’t feeling normal or happy at all. They really really help! I’m just scared to ween off bc everyone I talked to said it’s really fucking hard to get off of but they also went to a detox facility where they ween u off in about a week.. which is NOT gonna be my journey lol. Ima do it slow like u said. But definitely do whatever makes u comfortable and do it in ur own time when ur ready! I can’t stand people who say ur not technically sober bc ur on maintenance meds. It’s WAAAYYY better than the alternative. U GO GIRL!!!
It's always a great day when you upload a video!! Enjoy your weekend everyone and stay safe!
Arkansas sounds like TN. Me and my ex husband decided to make meth one time. We had already made it and done it and it wasnt great and he wanted to keep the stuff to make more and I said no but he insisted. So his dumbass was sitting in the car acting crazy doing shots and I told him I'm not staying down here with you the cops are def coming. He said no they're not. They came and arrested him for production to manufacture methamphetamine and then came and talked to me and I thought I had warrants so I gave them my sister's name and social and turned out I didn't have any warrants and I went to jail for identity theft. the cop was an ass and was supposed to charge me with criminal impersonation. But I've been done with all that for a while now and I'm so glad.
Do you understand how much I love you and your videos?!? 🥺🥺 you inspire me bro!
I love your videos. I never went to jail or prison during my addiction thankfully. But I have over 16 months clean from heroin. 5 year addiction
How you described New York drug culture is very much like Detroit, MI. Either way it's all dangerous, and thankful to say I have 14 months sober 😊 love you girl❤
Love and support from Washington DC Keep it going girly
Jessica you are by far the best come back I have ever seen after everything you been through and it's pretty hard for most ppl to brake loses from there dark past but you were a weak link and now you are healthy and doing well I hope you are back in your little girls life and being a great mom as a single father I understand what it's like to have a past and I've been where you been and all honesty ppl do change but sometimes it takes a good beating but you made it and I did to we are the ones ppl Said we wouldn't get anywhere in life but look at you beautiful glowing and doing well I don't know you but I take my hat off to you and say bravo I'm proud of you Jessica Kent watching your RUclips you are my hero cause I made it long ago but we are the few who walked away and changed you did it ...hope to meet you one day and get a autograph and a picture keep it up and don't look back in proud of you ☺️👻
I see that your description changed from you working on to you now having your bachelor's! Congrats Jess!!! That's so awesome!
I understand where you're coming from. Amusing things happen when people are on drugs. That is one reason it feels so good to be high when you're in addiction. Things can be so hilarious even though it's not a good lifestyle and is not worth the laughs. Those funny moments sure got me through dark times. Learning to laugh and enjoy life sober is much more fulfilling.
recovering addict here! I think its been about 5years since I touched H and rigs. SOOOOOO much better in life. You dont even know
Heyyy Jess¡!¡ I hope you Reese and the babies are doing very well with thanks for the interesting video 🖤🖤
I love how you said that, you walked away from that lifestyle but it'll always be a part of you. I'll be 3 years clean from the 2 things you struggled with as well and I find myself talking about it a lot...to where people ask, why do you talk about it so much still? You must want to go back to it blahblah. It's not that I want to go back to that lifestyle because if I did, I would've already. It's because that's how my life was for SO long...I've had more years alive using than not, it's a part of me and I tell people things so they know how messed up it is and what I've been through, you know? It's almost therapeutic for me to get it off my chest and it keeps me in check on how I never want to be again, you know? So I dont think there's anything wrong with talking about such a huge part of your [past] life to anyone. Just a thought:) and wanted to let you know how I totally get it and I know it's helping many of your viewers....and that talking about certain things can be overwhelming at times, taking you back to certain times. It's so important to NOT forget where we came from even if we'd like to. Sorry this is all over the place!
Can we have the narcan story, please? :)
Recovering addict here, so I’ve had plenty of it. It’s always interesting hearing your stories.
beautiful lighthearted video. also love the og teal eyeliner.
Man, I’ve been watching your videos and leave a like on them all. They are great. You and Larry Lawton (another RUclipsr who went to prison for robbing jewelry stores) discussing prison stories and the corruption of the prison system would make a great video.
I'm still at the beginning of the video but I'm super excited because I've lived the (Schoharie-Schenectady-Albany-Troy) New York scene and have been clean since November 2018, still living in New York. But I started on oxys at 13 graduated to dope at 17 and lost 10 years to it. It sucked so bad starting out again with nothing and having so much time to make up for and playing catch up to where all my other friends who didn't get lost in any of that are.
@@heavenstomurgatroyd7033 Thankyou! You're right, the progress I have made in this year and a half span is such an accomplishment and I feel like I have so much extra compassion to help others from what I went through.
When I was using, most of the people I dealt with thought that I would end up snitching on them eventually. Turns out some of the ones that snitched surprised even me, and im a pretty good people reader
Girl... you’re lucky you had people there to back you up. I was home alone when they came looking for baby daddy. Guess he owed them a lot of money.
Jess I would love to hear your experience with detox and recovery, if you went to rehab or any program, and how you got your body, mind, energy levels etc back to normal. 🖤
"You just fucking broke that dude." 😂
Great video, Jess!!! Years ago when I was in *the game*, here in FL, peeps tried to bring me food stamps (back when they were paper)!! Wow, showing my age, LOL!!
I wouldn't take them, but I knew some that would..That bothered me!! Love you girl!!💜💜
No other way to put it Kent is cool proper cool can’t wait for the book much love from Britain jess
Great stories, I live in south Arkansas. Yup, tweakers will steal your shit. Most Arkansans are well armed and will protect their property, so, stealing can be risky.
The fact that I live an hour away from this place and had no clue that stuff like this happens is crazy
Hi Jessica. Have you noticed that I have continuously been one of the first to view?
That means I love your videos and love you as a person.
Keep producing this content I love it. Also so glad you can share your stories.💖💖💖
I have! I definitely recognize a lot of your names! 🙂🖤 Ride or die crew aeeyy
@@JessicaKent thankyou. Ride or die for sure.
@@JessicaKent yes ma'am!!!
Title: Dr*g
Me: OMG Jessica was a drag king?
Hope you and your family staying safe and sane 💕
You too 🖤🖤
It's really interesting to hear how much it differs in just different parts of the same country. I find that strange about the US generally honestly since I'm english.
I totally get it girl in the city I lived in we did coke and it was semi normal then I moved to a small town and it was meth and it was a whole different lifestyle... I was shocked at the difference
I currently live in Georgia and the time I spent addicted to ice, my ex girlfriend traded a 40 dollar vape to get a bag. And I'm from New Jersey and when that went down I was mind blown.
Thank you for another video Jess, you always make my day better when you upload! Hope you are safe and well ❤️
I wonder how addicts are coping with the quarantine etc? Won’t drugs get harder to get? How will they cope with withdraw etc??
Nothing is going to keep an addict from getting their fix and its not going to stop dealers either. The money, the hussle is just as addicting as the drugs.
Erica Williams yeah I guess but isn’t harder to get transport drugs? And make? Idk
@@NFH1994 not from what ive seen the few times ive gone out to restock necessities. I'm a recovering addict and keep track of old "friends" who are still in active addiction. They seem to have no problems staying high. Its sad. I wish this pandemic would force them to get sober but so far it hasnt stopped them or the dealers.
Luckily my dealers are still working as usual...
Addicts will find a way. Their drug is the only thing they care about. I’m not saying that to be rude or disrespectful. My best friend has been clean for 2 years but when she was in her addiction, coke was the only thing she cared about.
i love your channel soo much, i could listen to your stories all day!!
Girl yes ! When i was in Arkansas on go fast everyone was always trying to get stuff with stolen property
Stealing & pawning anything and everything is a huge thing in the south end of Columbus, Ohio. My boyfriend would pawn his ps4 every week then get it back out & I thought that was the weirdest thing lol. But it's just what people do here to get money especially those with drug habits. And donating plasma is a big thing too.
Absolutely. It's a thing everywhere unfortunately. I was trying to explain that in ny they stole stuff..but brought dealers cash not the actual property. I didn't do a great job explaining that.
@@JessicaKent Yes you did. I understood what you meant.
Girl when you said Fort Smith I was SHOOK. Hell I was shook when you said Arkansas!!! LMAO I’m from Alma, and I just never thought I’d find a RUclipsr that lived/used to live so close to me 😂
I stg I was watching one of ur videos literally yesterday and was wondering the differences.... the universe did it’s thing
Omg when you said “I don’t have the recipe” and winked. I lost it. 😆
And yes also in Alabama have to buy Sudafed from the pharmacist and they keep up with how much you buy so people will actually pay people to buy them Sudafed once they have bought the maximum amount from all nearby pharmacies or Walmart!
I use humor to help me unpack and talk about my past with my addiction
My hometown is Fort Smith Arkansas. I can't even image being put in jail in Fort Smith. I currently live in/near Uvalde, Texas and haven't been back to Arkansas since my dad died 7 years ago. Fort Smith cops my few experiences with them were Uugh!
I love your eyeshadow work! I'm trying to figure out my best colors and my skin is pale. You and Christina always rock your makeup! ❤🖤
Your voice is so soothing