This is so sad 😢 watching TV and being warm. I'm sorry about your childhood sweetheart. But I have faith and I want you to have some too. Don't ever give up. Sending love and prayers. ❤❤❤❤
Yes- she is very special!!! Her eyes and her smile... And she is one of all these who says: "my childhood was good" or at least just "normal".... How sad that she had to say this!!! And how amazing that she is so pretty, altough talking all the drugs, her age, no make up and missing sleep for days!!!
It’s heartbreaking to know it brings her to tears when someone is kind to her or says something nice. I pray that she realizes her own potential and also to get clean. It’s never to late.
Never done drugs, had a happy childhood, but I was in an abusive relationship and for years after if anyone said anything nice to me or asked about me in kind terms I cried without realising.. . yet I hadn't cried for a long time in the relationship. I hope this lady finds peace and happiness in this life..
What amazes me is she's living such a rough life and yet she still has a beautiful smile on her face through the entire interview. I would love to see an update on her when she's ready to get clean. May God 🙏 keep you safe always...
This lady was such a precious soul....she still has emotional expressions unlike some people thats in the same place.....alot of them just look so defeated....never laugh...never smile....but something special in her.....she even still has the sparkle in her eyes unlike most addicts....u can tell her faith is still with her
Hi, my name is Talani and i have been clean and sober for 11 years. This woman broke me. She deserves a break. But its a conscious choice and she doesn’t seem ready. She will be in my prayers though. Very touching video. Thank you for the work you do to raise awareness and advocate for us. ❤
She has absolutely NO idea how naturally beautiful she is inside and out! I truly wish I could help/save these people! Carmen, Nicole and John Hannon my heart totally aches for them and their struggle! Bless all of you out there!!!!!
I agree she is beautiful inside and out she is a cute girl with a nice voice too and I hate what this crazy world has done to our beautiful people !!!!
You said it Carmen. There is power in the Blood of Jesus. And you are such a beautiful Soul. Even in your Addiction. And may GOD continue to protect you. And bring you out of this mess, and fulfill his purpose in your life. And bring you to where you were truly meant to be all along. In JESUS name I pray Amen.
Totally agree Heather 👍, beautiful smile, appears a warm, caring lady. She's in my thoughts and prayers 🙏. Separate the addiction from the person. She's got a great sense of humour. Love and respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤ 🌻
[Frank] if u run into Carmen again please tell her that the trans trick that used to live on the streets of kenso 2 summers ago n chilled with her all summer, said hi, love n miss her, praying for her and I'm celebrating a year clean on August 28th....the first step for her is getting away from Kensington...she knew me as Jamie or Mercedes Monroe
@@juliadixon4810 it probably wouldn't be good for someone almost a year clean to go back to where they used to get high and be around all those people n drugs. I have 14 months clean and I got clean because I got away from it all. That would probably be a trigger
Aww regardless of her own condition, she looked genuinely happy and pleased for Frank when he told her hed got his life back together. I hope soon she gets tired and seeks recovery.
It broke my heart when-after having to think about it-she said that her favorite childhood memory is "watching tv and staying warm". There were 5 kids in my family too, with an eighteen year age difference between the oldest, and me (the youngest). My family was poor as dirt, but my mother and my oldest sister, did their very best to make sure I didn't feel like we were. Now that I'm an adult, I'm still broke as a joke, but my childhood memories are more valuable and precious to me than anything money could buy, and I'm just so sad for those who never received that gift.😢
Man shes BEAUTIFUL! And to think there's a crazy person/person's killing women and chopping them up there in Kensington gives me CHILLS! I want so badly to do what you do Frank. You and a few others like you here on youtube that i watch and support. I think ppl should help out with the homeless in their area, in their home town u know? It would be so wonderful if we could get groups of ppl in every state every city and help the homeless and ones struggling with addiction on the streets. They need it man, it really really breaks my heart. If i was better off financially man i would do so much. Thats why it takes many of us u know? Ugh it just breaks my heart.
Lady-in-Red - be the change you want to see :-) you can always go thru your items you don’t use anymore blankets clothes etc or even your food panty and go hand it out. Then you can organize a clothing drive to distribute or toiletries. We are all links in a chain and can do something :-)
I go thru my clothes and hygiene things frequently as well as my guys, whether it be old sheets, blankets, pillow cases, clothes etc and take it to the local homeless shelter! Or the places we know are homeless hangouts we just leave care packages for them...you can do as much as you want sweetie...it doesnt take money , only time and love in your heart!
I volunteered and thought a women's bible study with my local homeless. Reach out to existing organizations and I promise you, they need the help. They have the resources and you are the hands and feet!
carmen has such a sweet way about her, when she smiles it melts my heart.. she is beautiful inside and out, and, It's sad she didn't get to hear that growing up.. I pray she gets the help she deserves and a chance at a better quality of life. Carmen if you get to read this I just want you to know you are worthy, beautiful and loved by many, but you have to believe it to be it.. don't let anyone tell you different! No matter what road your on now and no matter how unworthy you feel, just know this is only one chapter of your life, there are many chapters in the book of life and the good ones are waiting for you, stay safe, hugs and prayers to you !!
If she cleaned herself up, went to detox/rehab, gained a bunch of weight, took care of herself period! Stop with the bs comments and say something with substance. For example; here is my comment. Frank i know how big ur heart is and i know u will make sure this malnourished woman has a meal. She is so right about the gateway drug. I don't know if she is ready for rehab but she needs it like yesterday, and she has survived out there in the rough for this long means that she has the will power to get clean if she channels that energy in the positive direction! I know she could do it if she put her mind to it, but she needs some strong encouragement! Thank u for letting this woman tell her story! I would be happy to be a moral support person for her if she got into rehab, including care packages etc. Keep me updated Frank! She could go to the hospital about her foot and that would start the process!!!!!
She still looks good for 42 and the life shes living. She must have been very beautiful in her 20s and 30s. Such a shame the streets of Kensington called and she answered.
This is one of tbe best. Shes so honest, I can Really Relate to her. Shes still got so much intelligemce in her spirit. And I also like what your conversing back with her. This is so Real. Ill keep Carmen in my good thoughts/prayers. She deserves to live again,!!!!💜
She is precious and has such a sweet smile. I pray she gets clean and gets all the beautiful things she deserves from this life. Prayers and God bless you, Carmen!
Carmen is a awesome person. She has a big heart. I know her personally from getting hi in Kensington. ( over a yr clean for me) I used to see her at the store on Kensington and take her to go get food ( mcds) and give her a few bucks. She reminded me alot of my mom that passed.
lesleyann Blank - with the Covid going around he was very brave to give her a hug. People have kind of loosened up on wearing masks and keeping their distance. But most people down there don’t wear face masks anyways. Why do they care when they share needles.
_"She was a little bit abusive to me"_ = "My mother made my life a living nightmare!" That's my perception when I hear someone say "a little bit abusive." It's like they want to protect their abusive parent and not hold them accountable because most people are taught it's normal and ok to "be a little abusive" or that it's actually not abuse at all. A lot of parents think they literally OWN their children like they're possessions. A lot dont respect their childrens personal autonomy and neglect their feelings. That it's "just a switch" or "an extention cord" meant to avoid "spoiling the child" and it's went on for generations so a lot of people tend to minimize the serverity of it because they have been taught it's shameful to hold your parental unit(s) accountable for such things because NO MATTER WHAT you're expected to give them unlimited praise, admiration, and respect, just for giving you life. She doesn't wanna feel like she's "throwing her mama under the bus" which she would NOT be doing! That's my take on it. That's my observation. We gotta get out of this stinking-thinking. Any form of abuse towards a child is FOR the parent! It's not what's best for the child like they try to spin it. Abusing children provides temporary relief for THE PARENT in that moment of anger. When they smack that child around or beat that child for "being bad" the parent is the one who's relieving stress for themselves. It only teaches the child to fear the parent, not trust the parent, and to stifle and hide their own emotions in favor of taking care of the parents emotions instead. It also teaches the child that the child deserves to be abused, worthy of abuse, and that it's ok and normal to cope with their own feelings by abusing others. Vicious vicious cycle. It's gotta stop.
Yes very true. And a a lot of people unknowingly gaslight victims of childhood abuse. They say things like, “You gotta respect your mother.” And “She loves you.” But in reality they have no idea. They mean well but they minimize your abuse, and make you question your own perception, and your own morals. Abusive personalities also do a good job at portraying themselves as fun people to their kids friends. They like to plant seeds among their its social group and teachers to make everyone think your just a spoiled kid and therefore discredit you in the event you tell anyone what they are like behind closed doors.
Indeed. They often buy their children things, sometimes even pricey things, so when the child or teen complains about abuses to other people, especially being gaslit, those people will likely question the childs version of events and will look at the kid as a spoiled ungrateful brat who is "nutty" like mom previously _framed_ the child to appear like. It serves to cement moms complaints about the child at that point. Sooooooo malignant!! _"Are you kidding me? Your mother just bought you that new car and a wardrobe to go with it! BRAT!"_ Ding ding ding! Gaslight successful by two people now! The abuser and the party who they confided in for possible help. So now they ARE questioning their pwn perception of reality. Their own version of events. Their own memory. Their own abuse aint really abuse at all. It's just in their head. _"Maybe I am horrible? Maybe I am nuts? OF course I deserve whats happening as I am the one bringing it on!"_ It's just endless. And yes, people often mean well when they insist your parent(s) love you (no matter what! lol) which is bullshit. And this idea that you must love your parent unconditionally and shower them with endless respect must of been invented by a pathological narcissist lol. It's absurd. People often confuse not having respect for someone as disrespecting them. IT's not the same. I may not respect you but it doesn't mean I'm gonna go out of my way to DISrespect you either. I'm with George Carlin on this one. _"Respect should be based on the parents performance. PARENTS PERFORMANCE!"_ -Carlin
Aweee 😢 she’s beautiful, so very sad, and can still put a smile on her face constantly, God love, help and heal her and give her a happy life with her children, she’s human she’s someone she deserves a chance to be that beautiful mother once again, keep her strong minded and guide her to victory 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The saddest part to me is when they have to stop and think when asked about going to rehab. The strength of the hold these drugs get on people is INSANE! 😪
Carmen is really pretty and I know what her faith does for her because mine kept me safe, too. I'm in recovery and I like watching these tapes about addicts, Intervention, etc. because it helps me remember what it was like, what happened and what it is like now. I'm so grateful that I can finally play the tape all the way through.
Mirar hacia atrás nos ayuda,para no retroceder más y agradecer a Dios por Permanecer en el camino limpio a pesar de cualquier problema 😢 y sentirte orgullosa de lograr salir...No todos pueden . Saludos
She's beautiful!!!! You can see the good in her💜💙💜💙 sending prayers for her and everyone suffering from addiction!!! Trying tonight off these horrible monsters💙💜💙
Carmen put a little tear in my eye. I hope she can get her life together. It's never too late Carmen. Believe that and believe in yourself. Thanks Frank for being a caring person and telling her you care about her. I find you to be an amazing person to be able to be around all the drugs and addicts in Kensington and really be quite new in your recovery. For you to do what you do and show them and tell them recovery is possible, and not look down on them, you are helping so many people in their struggles. Kensington looks so depressing. I don't see how people can be content with where they are and just sit there and stare at all that garbage. It's disgusting. I didn't know there are places like this in America. Keep on keeping on Frank. You are doing God's work. Bless you and your family.
God bless you and your wife for going out there and showing people it’s possible to change and be happy and letting them know people really do care for them her story was heartbreaking 💔
Aw! She's a special soul. She really is! I believe every addict is. But there's something the world is missing and unfortunately that means she's missing the world :( I wish the best for her
I remember I used to argue with my mom about that when she would say weed was a gateway drug 🤔😒sorry mama 😏I come to realize she was right to a person who has an addictive personality called it right on the head!!!! Thank God for his mercy and grace that unconditional love that do help heals you😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
I loveeeeee this woman there’s something about her that just stands out she’s special I pray she sees age is simply a number and life can be beautiful even after living the ugliest life or being at rock bottom. You are Loved Carmen Blessings Prayers and Love Ma please get help and better for urself first but ur children most of all.
You’re a good man Frank I hope that’s enough that you know that others think very highly of you so you can manage your depression❤️💪Much love to you Frank! Something about her touched you I can see it and I can feel it through the screen God bless you❤️God has a plan for everyone
So awesome that you shared with her that ppl who don’t know her care about her. She’s so worth getting clean 💗 Sending her love and positive energy. She’s gorgeous too.
Frank, this is one of your best interviews. I’ve watched almost all of them now and the advice and input you gave this woman was in my opinion, exactly what so many of them need to hear: compassion, empathy, hope and honesty.
So many lost souls that chose this path not a bright decision ,but they only care about mooching lying,stealing,stabbing shooting,assaulting,training the neighborhood up.Yes the poor lost pigsty mooching drug Addicts .
This woman still has something beautiful inside her that expresses itself on the outside. There's a light in her eyes. She's pretty, and I hope with all my heart that she can pull through. I hope someone can help her.
OMG the opening sequence killed me. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Seeing all those people high and barely clinging to life is so incredibly sad. All of those people are someone’s brother, sister, mom, dad, aunt, uncle, cousin. Somewhere life just got off track for them and this is the only way they can cope. My heart just breaks for them.
She's a really pretty lady. She reminds me of an actress but I don't know her name off hand but I see her face in my mind. I pray for her safety and protection 🙏🏼
thats all she needed was for someone to let her know she's worth it. Beautiful video, you have a personality that makes people gravitate and listen. I'm literally crying this is what we need more of in the 🌎.
Thank you for this interview Frank and thank you for sharing with her, and showing her a example that she can get clean. Its so heartbreaking seeing the suffering . Hearing how the kids there are NOT bein taught any kind of respect, or they would not be in that park hitting people with cinder blocks. No wonder things are so screwed up. If my Mom had ever, caught me in that park hurting any one, I would have had such a sore butt when she got done I would have never done it again. My thoughts with this woman, were if she got clean now, her four years old would heal and most likely not even remember what he is hearing now, or that she was missing. You were so right on talking to her Frank . My neighbor was in that Park, shooting dope until he was 43 years old. He is clean over 22 years now. Its not to late for her. My fear is she thinks she is not ready, and her body may give out before she is ready. My niece was not ready either, but at 39 years old, her heart totally gave out and the doctors could not restart it :( All the years in the streets, like this woman, not sleeping, not eating right, took its toll on my beautiful nieces body :( I hope this lady has a awakening before it is to late. She said shootings every day in the park. If the dope don't kill ya, it could be a bullet or one of the animal kids in there, killing them in there sleep . Just so damn sad.
Carmen is one of my favorite people that I have seen interviewed from Kensington. She has a great personality, wit and is very cute. Carmen I will praying for you, and hope your life gets better. Thanks for the great video Frank.
Lisa Gaynor - I liked it too. It was a little bit different than some of his other interviews. First of all the sound was better I could hear what they were saying unless the train came along. And I like the way he pans around getting some of the other people in the video as well. Showing what life is like out there near needle park.
Frank I've been watching you for quite some time now and your generosity and compassion absolutely blows my mind! There are not words to describe how AMAZING you are!! If EVERY town, city, state, and country had a @KingFrank this world would be a better place ❤️👑
I pray Carmen gets clean! I want for her to know that you’re never too old. I got clean when I was 41. I was in Kensington in 2001… Thank God it was only for a week. I live near Pittsburgh. It just breaks my heart to see all the struggling addicts there! I started to cry when she hesitated to answer about going to a program. That is one of the scariest things for us addicts. Earthlings will never understand that
She is such a nice woman. The drugs take everything from a person: their dignity, life, happiness, family, prosperity; health, safety, and gives only misery and slavery to a devil that ruins their life and laughs at them. Everyone should pray for these people.
I just love her, that smile melts my heart . I wish and pray for her to get the help she needs, she really needed to hear that from you. ( she is loved and cared about) God Bless
Carmen is switched on.... she is in touch emotionally ....but to tempted by shit and danger as so many .... so honest so beautiful ....thanks for insight on Carmen..... sad 😥
😢this hurts my ❤ the things we all take for granted..like being able to get warm inside..I find when I Stay in a place of gratitude for the small stuff (bc it's not so small to less fortunate people struggling just to stay alive on a daily basis.
Favorite childhood memory “watching tv being warm”. The things we take for granted.
Yea cos she homless
Thats what she wants
This is so sad 😢 watching TV and being warm. I'm sorry about your childhood sweetheart. But I have faith and I want you to have some too. Don't ever give up. Sending love and prayers. ❤❤❤❤
I’ve watched tons of your interviews but something about Carmen touches my heart! She’s special!
Yes- she is very special!!!
Her eyes and her smile...
And she is one of all these who says: "my childhood was good" or at least just "normal"....
How sad that she had to say this!!!
And how amazing that she is so pretty, altough talking all the drugs, her age, no make up and missing sleep for days!!!
Completely agree her smile in infectious!! Almost hard to believe she’s sad
Agreed!
She is a great women I know her she has such a gold heart
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She is beautiful. If she got clean she would be a knockout.. I will pray for her. I'm in a program in Baltimore. I have 6 months clean. Thank God.
May the good Lord protect you and guide you on your journey.
caro james Amen to that 🙏🏽🖤
I agree 100% I was thinking the same thing
God bless
Agreed. Hope u do good and stay on great path of recovery
Drive on!
It’s heartbreaking to know it brings her to tears when someone is kind to her or says something nice. I pray that she realizes her own potential and also to get clean. It’s never to late.
Never done drugs, had a happy childhood, but I was in an abusive relationship and for years after if anyone said anything nice to me or asked about me in kind terms I cried without realising.. . yet I hadn't cried for a long time in the relationship.
I hope this lady finds peace and happiness in this life..
What amazes me is she's living such a rough life and yet she still has a beautiful smile on her face through the entire interview. I would love to see an update on her when she's ready to get clean. May God 🙏 keep you safe always...
Some if them are really sweet, gentle, good-hearted people. It's so sad to see them in this state. Some have already passed away 😢
This lady was such a precious soul....she still has emotional expressions unlike some people thats in the same place.....alot of them just look so defeated....never laugh...never smile....but something special in her.....she even still has the sparkle in her eyes unlike most addicts....u can tell her faith is still with her
I saw her not too long ago all done up ( makeup etc) she was gorgeous!!
@@aspenrobinson8797 she's got one of those faces that transforms with makeup... red head ppl often do..
Brandy Minx I pray she gets the help and compassion that could help so many people. So hard to watch.....breaks your heart.
Yes, on the verge of tears.
SHE'S STILL PRETTY YOU CAN TELL THAT SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL BEFORE SHE STARTED USING DRUGS
Hi, my name is Talani and i have been clean and sober for 11 years. This woman broke me. She deserves a break. But its a conscious choice and she doesn’t seem ready. She will be in my prayers though. Very touching video. Thank you for the work you do to raise awareness and advocate for us. ❤
Lord I lift Carmen up to you🙏🏼. Protect her and keep her safe until she is ready to accept help. Amen❤️
Amen🙏🙏🙏
She has absolutely NO idea how naturally beautiful she is inside and out! I truly wish I could help/save these people! Carmen, Nicole and John Hannon my heart totally aches for them and their struggle! Bless all of you out there!!!!!
Me too
I agree she is beautiful inside and out she is a cute girl with a nice voice too and I hate what this crazy world has done to our beautiful people !!!!
Such a sweet lady it’s never too late would love a follow up video lovely lady❤️
Carmen please don't give up on yourself. Keep your faith...we are praying for you.
She is naturally beautiful even in the state she’s in now!!! I hope she gets help and gets her life back!!! What a sweetheart she is ❤️
You said it Carmen. There is power in the Blood of Jesus. And you are such a beautiful Soul. Even in your Addiction. And may GOD continue to protect you. And bring you out of this mess, and fulfill his purpose in your life. And bring you to where you were truly meant to be all along. In JESUS name I pray Amen.
I see so much pain through that smile... God Bless her shes got time and hope!
Yes on the verge of tears when she talks.
Totally agree Heather 👍, beautiful smile, appears a warm, caring lady. She's in my thoughts and prayers 🙏. Separate the addiction from the person. She's got a great sense of humour. Love and respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤ 🌻
[Frank] if u run into Carmen again please tell her that the trans trick that used to live on the streets of kenso 2 summers ago n chilled with her all summer, said hi, love n miss her, praying for her and I'm celebrating a year clean on August 28th....the first step for her is getting away from Kensington...she knew me as Jamie or Mercedes Monroe
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Can you get back there and try to help her escape? Kratom can help folks get clean. Seen it many times, and it's legal in PA.
Congratulations on your sobriety!!! I have 14 months clean!!
@@juliadixon4810 it probably wouldn't be good for someone almost a year clean to go back to where they used to get high and be around all those people n drugs. I have 14 months clean and I got clean because I got away from it all. That would probably be a trigger
Good job! Stay on great path of recovery!
Carmen seems like such a sweet person. Hope for the best for her.
iv watched all the videos.carmon touchez my heart.42 still looks good
Addicts are never sweet ...just learned charm to get what they need
that one this one I agree but if you say the truth on this channel all you get is hate comments.
Aww regardless of her own condition, she looked genuinely happy and pleased for Frank when he told her hed got his life back together. I hope soon she gets tired and seeks recovery.
Beautiful face , sending love and hope
It broke my heart when-after having to think about it-she said that her favorite childhood memory is "watching tv and staying warm".
There were 5 kids in my family too, with an eighteen year age difference between the oldest, and me (the youngest). My family was poor as dirt, but my mother and my oldest sister, did their very best to make sure I didn't feel like we were.
Now that I'm an adult, I'm still broke as a joke, but my childhood memories are more valuable and precious to me than anything money could buy, and I'm just so sad for those who never received that gift.😢
ItsAboutPeaceBaby I thought that was extremely sad that that was her favourite memory. Some childhood she had.
What a precious soul Carmen is! I’m prayin hard for her🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Man shes BEAUTIFUL! And to think there's a crazy person/person's killing women and chopping them up there in Kensington gives me CHILLS! I want so badly to do what you do Frank. You and a few others like you here on youtube that i watch and support. I think ppl should help out with the homeless in their area, in their home town u know? It would be so wonderful if we could get groups of ppl in every state every city and help the homeless and ones struggling with addiction on the streets. They need it man, it really really breaks my heart. If i was better off financially man i would do so much. Thats why it takes many of us u know? Ugh it just breaks my heart.
Lady-in-Red - be the change you want to see :-) you can always go thru your items you don’t use anymore blankets clothes etc or even your food panty and go hand it out. Then you can organize a clothing drive to distribute or toiletries. We are all links in a chain and can do something :-)
I go thru my clothes and hygiene things frequently as well as my guys, whether it be old sheets, blankets, pillow cases, clothes etc and take it to the local homeless shelter! Or the places we know are homeless hangouts we just leave care packages for them...you can do as much as you want sweetie...it doesnt take money , only time and love in your heart!
I volunteered and thought a women's bible study with my local homeless. Reach out to existing organizations and I promise you, they need the help. They have the resources and you are the hands and feet!
Good luck Carmen, I hope you find the strength to get clean & be there for your children.. Sending lots of love 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Carmen your beautiful
May God Continue to Bless you
For Speedy Recovery to be back with your children God Bless 💕
carmen has such a sweet way about her, when she smiles it melts my heart.. she is beautiful inside and out, and, It's sad she didn't get to hear that growing up.. I pray she gets the help she deserves and a chance at a better quality of life. Carmen if you get to read this I just want you to know you are worthy, beautiful and loved by many, but you have to believe it to be it.. don't let anyone tell you different! No matter what road your on now and no matter how unworthy you feel, just know this is only one chapter of your life, there are many chapters in the book of life and the good ones are waiting for you, stay safe, hugs and prayers to you !!
her smile makes me tear up. What a beautiful women.
Ya she has a pretty face if she cleaned up and got clean she would look good
If she cleaned herself up, went to detox/rehab, gained a bunch of weight, took care of herself period! Stop with the bs comments and say something with substance. For example; here is my comment. Frank i know how big ur heart is and i know u will make sure this malnourished woman has a meal. She is so right about the gateway drug. I don't know if she is ready for rehab but she needs it like yesterday, and she has survived out there in the rough for this long means that she has the will power to get clean if she channels that energy in the positive direction! I know she could do it if she put her mind to it, but she needs some strong encouragement! Thank u for letting this woman tell her story! I would be happy to be a moral support person for her if she got into rehab, including care packages etc. Keep me updated Frank! She could go to the hospital about her foot and that would start the process!!!!!
She still looks good for 42 and the life shes living. She must have been very beautiful in her 20s and 30s. Such a shame the streets of Kensington called and she answered.
You think 42 is old stupid
This is one of tbe best. Shes so honest, I can Really Relate to her. Shes still got so much intelligemce in her spirit. And I also like what your conversing back with her. This is so Real. Ill keep Carmen in my good thoughts/prayers. She deserves to live again,!!!!💜
She is precious and has such a sweet smile. I pray she gets clean and gets all the beautiful things she deserves from this life. Prayers and God bless you, Carmen!
She's lovely and has such a kind face. Hope she gets out of there
Carmen is a awesome person. She has a big heart. I know her personally from getting hi in Kensington. ( over a yr clean for me) I used to see her at the store on Kensington and take her to go get food ( mcds) and give her a few bucks. She reminded me alot of my mom that passed.
Do you know if she’s still alive?
It’s never too late to be what you might have been. No such thing as a “lost cause” ever. You can do it.
You are an Amazing Man! I rarely cry...but when you hugged her...I LOST IT! 🙏
lesleyann Blank - with the Covid going around he was very brave to give her a hug. People have kind of loosened up on wearing masks and keeping their distance. But most people down there don’t wear face masks anyways. Why do they care when they share needles.
_"She was a little bit abusive to me"_ = "My mother made my life a living nightmare!"
That's my perception when I hear someone say "a little bit abusive." It's like they want to protect their abusive parent and not hold them accountable because most people are taught it's normal and ok to "be a little abusive" or that it's actually not abuse at all. A lot of parents think they literally OWN their children like they're possessions. A lot dont respect their childrens personal autonomy and neglect their feelings.
That it's "just a switch" or "an extention cord" meant to avoid "spoiling the child" and it's went on for generations so a lot of people tend to minimize the serverity of it because they have been taught it's shameful to hold your parental unit(s) accountable for such things because NO MATTER WHAT you're expected to give them unlimited praise, admiration, and respect, just for giving you life. She doesn't wanna feel like she's "throwing her mama under the bus" which she would NOT be doing! That's my take on it. That's my observation. We gotta get out of this stinking-thinking.
Any form of abuse towards a child is FOR the parent! It's not what's best for the child like they try to spin it. Abusing children provides temporary relief for THE PARENT in that moment of anger. When they smack that child around or beat that child for "being bad" the parent is the one who's relieving stress for themselves. It only teaches the child to fear the parent, not trust the parent, and to stifle and hide their own emotions in favor of taking care of the parents emotions instead. It also teaches the child that the child deserves to be abused, worthy of abuse, and that it's ok and normal to cope with their own feelings by abusing others. Vicious vicious cycle. It's gotta stop.
Yes very true. And a a lot of people unknowingly gaslight victims of childhood abuse. They say things like, “You gotta respect your mother.” And “She loves you.” But in reality they have no idea. They mean well but they minimize your abuse, and make you question your own perception, and your own morals. Abusive personalities also do a good job at portraying themselves as fun people to their kids friends. They like to plant seeds among their its social group and teachers to make everyone think your just a spoiled kid and therefore discredit you in the event you tell anyone what they are like behind closed doors.
Indeed. They often buy their children things, sometimes even pricey things, so when the child or teen complains about abuses to other people, especially being gaslit, those people will likely question the childs version of events and will look at the kid as a spoiled ungrateful brat who is "nutty" like mom previously _framed_ the child to appear like. It serves to cement moms complaints about the child at that point. Sooooooo malignant!!
_"Are you kidding me? Your mother just bought you that new car and a wardrobe to go with it! BRAT!"_
Ding ding ding! Gaslight successful by two people now! The abuser and the party who they confided in for possible help. So now they ARE questioning their pwn perception of reality. Their own version of events. Their own memory. Their own abuse aint really abuse at all. It's just in their head.
_"Maybe I am horrible? Maybe I am nuts? OF course I deserve whats happening as I am the one bringing it on!"_
It's just endless. And yes, people often mean well when they insist your parent(s) love you (no matter what! lol) which is bullshit. And this idea that you must love your parent unconditionally and shower them with endless respect must of been invented by a pathological narcissist lol. It's absurd. People often confuse not having respect for someone as disrespecting them. IT's not the same. I may not respect you but it doesn't mean I'm gonna go out of my way to DISrespect you either.
I'm with George Carlin on this one. _"Respect should be based on the parents performance. PARENTS PERFORMANCE!"_ -Carlin
@@CMM726 my mother and family have been doing this to me for the past 35 years. I know all too well about this entire subject.
Aweee 😢 she’s beautiful, so very sad, and can still put a smile on her face constantly, God love, help and heal her and give her a happy life with her children, she’s human she’s someone she deserves a chance to be that beautiful mother once again, keep her strong minded and guide her to victory 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Kensington is spooky - like the land of the walking dead.
This lady is a bright flower in a horrible place - I pray she gets out of there.
Amen 🙏 Amen to that…🧚🏿💟☦️🦋🕊♾
The saddest part to me is when they have to stop and think when asked about going to rehab. The strength of the hold these drugs get on people is INSANE! 😪
I get it
You ever do real heroin? If you have, you'd get it. Fake euphoria, but def beyond intence.
A woman in another video is addicted to heroin. They were asking about violence etc and she said she values her life. Contradictory !
they do it because they like it, anybody can quit any time they want but they don't because they like it, it's their life style, life choice
Awww she’s so pretty and sweet. Hopefully God will show her the way. Her children need her. Grandma won’t be around forever.
She is so cute, I just want to hug her 😢🙏❤
Carmen is really pretty and I know what her faith does for her because mine kept me safe, too. I'm in recovery and I like watching these tapes about addicts, Intervention, etc. because it helps me remember what it was like, what happened and what it is like now. I'm so grateful that I can finally play the tape all the way through.
Mirar hacia atrás nos ayuda,para no retroceder más y agradecer a Dios por Permanecer en el camino limpio a pesar de cualquier problema 😢 y sentirte orgullosa de lograr salir...No todos pueden . Saludos
She's beautiful!!!! You can see the good in her💜💙💜💙 sending prayers for her and everyone suffering from addiction!!! Trying tonight off these horrible monsters💙💜💙
Carmen put a little tear in my eye. I hope she can get her life together. It's never too late Carmen. Believe that and believe in yourself.
Thanks Frank for being a caring person and telling her you care about her. I find you to be an amazing person to be able to be around all the drugs and addicts in Kensington and really be quite new in your recovery. For you to do what you do and show them and tell them recovery is possible, and not look down on them, you are helping so many people in their struggles.
Kensington looks so depressing. I don't see how people can be content with where they are and just sit there and stare at all that garbage. It's disgusting. I didn't know there are places like this in America. Keep on keeping on Frank. You are doing God's work. Bless you and your family.
I think what you’re doing is so amazing. & this woman is so beautiful , and has a beautiful soul, hopefully she gets the help she needs ❤️ 🙏
She is a beautiful woman.. so sad she struggles.. she has a good soul..
Addiction ravishes the most beautiful souls. God bless you carmen. X
God bless you and your wife for going out there and showing people it’s possible to change and be happy and letting them know people really do care for them her story was heartbreaking 💔
Aw! She's a special soul. She really is! I believe every addict is. But there's something the world is missing and unfortunately that means she's missing the world :( I wish the best for her
The sadness in Carmen's eyes. I will keep here in my prayers for safety and be free from her addiction. 🙏🙏🙏
Carmen is a lovely lady, she deserves a better life. God bless her☘
Thank you for giving these people recognition and understanding.
I remember I used to argue with my mom about that when she would say weed was a gateway drug 🤔😒sorry mama 😏I come to realize she was right to a person who has an addictive personality called it right on the head!!!! Thank God for his mercy and grace that unconditional love that do help heals you😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
I loveeeeee this woman there’s something about her that just stands out she’s special I pray she sees age is simply a number and life can be beautiful even after living the ugliest life or being at rock bottom. You are Loved Carmen Blessings Prayers and Love Ma please get help and better for urself first but ur children most of all.
A King indeed, with his Queen behind the scenes. Appreciate you!💞💫🌠
You’re a good man Frank I hope that’s enough that you know that others think very highly of you so you can manage your depression❤️💪Much love to you Frank! Something about her touched you I can see it and I can feel it through the screen God bless you❤️God has a plan for everyone
So awesome that you shared with her that ppl who don’t know her care about her. She’s so worth getting clean 💗 Sending her love and positive energy. She’s gorgeous too.
Been hoping for some new "faces of kensington" videos
This is a new one
Your hope for seeing NEW addict gives ache to my stomach, that's so twisted
Frank, this is one of your best interviews. I’ve watched almost all of them now and the advice and input you gave this woman was in my opinion, exactly what so many of them need to hear: compassion, empathy, hope and honesty.
She's sweet. You can see it in her eyes.
She is such a sweetheart and a very pretty woman I wish her the best and praying for her to get clean 🙏🙏💙
Beautiful smile. God bless her 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So many lost souls who I hope eventually find their way. It's everywhere and so heartbreaking. There's got to be a way to fix it.
Only way to fix it is you gata want it
So many lost souls that chose this path not a bright decision ,but they only care about mooching lying,stealing,stabbing shooting,assaulting,training the neighborhood up.Yes the poor lost pigsty mooching drug Addicts .
This woman still has something beautiful inside her that expresses itself on the outside. There's a light in her eyes. She's pretty, and I hope with all my heart that she can pull through. I hope someone can help her.
I have 4 years clean.....was on the streets of Columbus Ohio..... love and respect to what you're doing out there to help people
What a beautiful women !! I hope she gets clean one day !! Were all worth it at the end if the day !! Jesus died on the cross for ALL OF OUR SINS !!
Very nice person. Wish for the best for Carmen!!!
Awwww She Has A Beautiful Soul!💕An So do you Frank! You Made Her Dayyy! You’re A True Blessing to So Many💕
Such a beautiful woman, prayers for her. P/s: love the new music added to the intro/outro.
OMG the opening sequence killed me. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Seeing all those people high and barely clinging to life is so incredibly sad. All of those people are someone’s brother, sister, mom, dad, aunt, uncle, cousin. Somewhere life just got off track for them and this is the only way they can cope. My heart just breaks for them.
She's a really pretty lady. She reminds me of an actress but I don't know her name off hand but I see her face in my mind. I pray for her safety and protection 🙏🏼
thats all she needed was for someone to let her know she's worth it. Beautiful video, you have a personality that makes people gravitate and listen. I'm literally crying this is what we need more of in the 🌎.
Thank you for this interview Frank and thank you for sharing with her, and showing her a example that she can get clean. Its so heartbreaking seeing the suffering . Hearing how the kids there are NOT bein taught any kind of respect, or they would not be in that park hitting people with cinder blocks. No wonder things are so screwed up. If my Mom had ever, caught me in that park hurting any one, I would have had such a sore butt when she got done I would have never done it again. My thoughts with this woman, were if she got clean now, her four years old would heal and most likely not even remember what he is hearing now, or that she was missing. You were so right on talking to her Frank . My neighbor was in that Park, shooting dope until he was 43 years old. He is clean over 22 years now. Its not to late for her. My fear is she thinks she is not ready, and her body may give out before she is ready. My niece was not ready either, but at 39 years old, her heart totally gave out and the doctors could not restart it :( All the years in the streets, like this woman, not sleeping, not eating right, took its toll on my beautiful nieces body :( I hope this lady has a awakening before it is to late. She said shootings every day in the park. If the dope don't kill ya, it could be a bullet or one of the animal kids in there, killing them in there sleep . Just so damn sad.
Carmen keep speaking and holding onto your faith, he(God) will walk you through. Pray hard for it God's richest blessings sis.
Carmen is one of my favorite people that I have seen interviewed from Kensington. She has a great personality, wit and is very cute. Carmen I will praying for you, and hope your life gets better. Thanks for the great video Frank.
You brought out her "Light"I pray things change for her..Well done Brother.
This is the nicest video done... great job Frank... God blessings on her!🙌
Thank u
You're welcome!
Lisa Gaynor - I liked it too. It was a little bit different than some of his other interviews. First of all the sound was better I could hear what they were saying unless the train came along. And I like the way he pans around getting some of the other people in the video as well. Showing what life is like out there near needle park.
Damn man this is sad. Even in her addiction she still doesnt look her abe. You can tell she was attractive b4.
She is still very lovely. I thought she was in her 20s. She seems sunny and sweet.
Praying for Carmen!
Frank I've been watching you for quite some time now and your generosity and compassion absolutely blows my mind! There are not words to describe how AMAZING you are!! If EVERY town, city, state, and country had a @KingFrank this world would be a better place ❤️👑
Videos looking extra crispy lately. Frank must’ve got a new camera. Keep it up!
She does not want to go to rehab. She wants to stay an addict
I pray Carmen gets clean! I want for her to know that you’re never too old. I got clean when I was 41. I was in Kensington in 2001… Thank God it was only for a week. I live near Pittsburgh. It just breaks my heart to see all the struggling addicts there! I started to cry when she hesitated to answer about going to a program. That is one of the scariest things for us addicts. Earthlings will never understand that
Awe! That was so sweet. I sure wish she could get help. She looks so tired. Maybe you can find her again one day Frank.
Great interview , she is really beautiful so hope she gets clean praying for her , ❤
Breaks MY HEART! God please hold her in your arm's and protect her!🙏💞🙏🙏🙏
Lord Jesus, help Carmen! Save her from addiction and the streets!
God bless you and your work Frank. You are appreciated.
I'm on the opposite side of the globe thinking positive thoughts for you Carmen. 💭
She is a special person I pray she can get help and stay clean! God bless her
Her eyes still sparkle and she still smiles poor woman.
She is likable. From time to time, I see pain come up in her eyes. I wish her well.💜
She is such a nice woman. The drugs take everything from a person: their dignity, life, happiness, family, prosperity; health, safety, and gives only misery and slavery to a devil that ruins their life and laughs at them. Everyone should pray for these people.
I just love her, that smile melts my heart . I wish and pray for her to get the help she needs, she really needed to hear that from you. ( she is loved and cared about) God Bless
Carmen is switched on.... she is in touch emotionally ....but to tempted by shit and danger as so many .... so honest so beautiful ....thanks for insight on Carmen..... sad 😥
Wow,please get help Carmen, you are a wonderful woman, it resonates right though you..god bless
😢this hurts my ❤ the things we all take for granted..like being able to get warm inside..I find when I Stay in a place of gratitude for the small stuff (bc it's not so small to less fortunate people struggling just to stay alive on a daily basis.
You're such a beautiful woman, Carmen. And you're capable of way more than you think you are.
Such a beautiful woman I hope she is able to find the strength to get clean.
She has a beautiful smile and seems like a kind soul. Hopefully, she chooses to get help. Be safe. ❤ Good interview!
Frank tell Carmen she’s beautiful ... life could be good for her 😢
You can tell she was once a Gorgeous woman and has a Good Heart. This is so Flippin sad I hope she finds her way to Sobriety!
God bless you ❤
🔥 edits Frank, keep up the great work and growing the channel!