Heroin Addict-Ronnie
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2019
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Ronnie, a young heroin addict on Skid Row.
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That's the thing about heroin. No matter the upbringing, no matter the situation, it can get you. Because if your brain enjoys opiates (some don't), I will tell you with confidence, there is nothing better in the entire world. Nothing at all. Imagine the thing you want most in the world is right there in a little pill. Nobody plans to get addicted, before it happens it seems like it would never happen to you; you can just decide to stop. It sneaks up on you but it is so hard to resist when the greatest possible feeling in life is so easily achievable by swallowing a pill. Once you're hooked, heroin is the next logical step for many. You want to embrace that euphoric apathy for the rest of your life. The warm embrace of opiates is the easiest place to exist. If there's anything you don't like in your life, it all washes away with that rush. None of it matters. Nothing matters and it's bliss. Soon enough the bliss fades and you can't reach that point anymore, but you try and try. Now you need the opiates in order to exist in the world without complete suffering. You're a junkie and there's no more euphoria. There's nothing but thinking about your next score in order to avoid the utter agony of sobriety. Don't even start because once you've lived on opiates, if you end up liking them, life will never be the same without them. It will ruin your life and change you in ways that were previously inconceivable.
True. Excellent post. Heroin addiction is probably the worst addiction to stop. The craving for it may never leave a recovering addict. I just hate the word junkie or addict. It's more like a sickness and the only way to stop is to be fed up,get help and rewire your thinking to embrace the Joy's of a sober lifestyle. It can be done with a will of steel. I've never tried heroin but I've lived with addicts and had to move 1000 miles away to get away from them cause they destroyed my house. Some things are unforgivable.
Very true.
There is nothing like it at all.
That's why they give similar drugs to end of life cancer patients. It gives them a euphoric feeling.
But if you have ever been a heroin addict. They won't have the same pain relieving result . Which is a huge bummer.
My preferred drug. Been clean a long time now. I can't go back. It gets me every time.
I love it too much.
@@elizabethsieling6664 both great comments
Very well said coming from someone who has had a long life love affair with opiates.
@@jaggirl heroin is not used for that purpose. It's used to keep the cancer patient in a comfortable state due to pain.
These videos should be watched in schools this is so raw and real .
Big facts
honestly... won't help anyone. Might create a bigger picture, but as a scare tactic (which tradionally don't work) it would be bad.
Eductation about these substances without making people scared, and a social support system is what the USA needs.
Many students will probably feel that they won't turn out that way.that others fail but they won't, & they won't allow themselves to be this way because?......
Take a look "LOS ANGELES SKID ROW HARSH REALITY on RUclips
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Clo Baskin I disagree there should be more business and finances they already do sex Ed and d.a.r.e start showing solutions and outlets
i'm a recovering heroin and fentanyl addict. 7 months 23 days. you got this girl.
You got this, too!
Yes!!!! You got this !!
You good j money! You on your way
j money GO YOU!!! 🥳🖤🖤
That's great. Keep strong:)
she's actually very charming and eloquent. it's very sad she had to go through all this. no one deserved all these tough things
she made bad choices herself many times . She seems lack of some common sense about the harm of drugs and are extremely sensitive that does not take any criticism or negativity well . 😅 she really needed therapy , it’s all in her head , but I am afraid she is now 21 it’s a little too late to change anything . Her perceptions and the negative ways how she handles things have been formed .
I understand being bullied and do not have friends are not good , but a lot ppl gone through these . And most of them get over it and did not easily turn to drugs and had behavior issues .
@@yunni3371 I seem to agree with you. There are a lot of people who go through bullying and still grew up and lived their best lives. Unfortunately, my daughter chose the path this girl has chosen. She was bullied. I went up to the school and threatened the kids that were picking on my daughter. Told them to go get their mom's , aunties, whomever they want but they will leave my daughter alone. Thank God that worked and most of them left her alone. It was only one person who eventually stopped bc she wasn't getting the response she wanted. My daughter did amazing for many years then at 17 her virginity was stolen from her by her male friend. He went to jail , she couldn't deal with it and turned to drugs for three years. She's in rehab now and I hope to God the rehab works. I explained to my daughter that lots of ppl unfortunately go through that but that is no reason to turn to drugs. She needed to straighten up. God works in mysterious ways. I hope to God that she allows it to work.
@@vanessaarnell Wish your daughter the very best
Eloquent? Interesting description word to use for her😅. It’s not about “deserving” either. (I deserve a million dollar house and to win the lotto but I don’t have that) We all have rough lives, at the end of the day it’s up to you to transcend through the trauma. She chose drugs and continues to chose them over and over, over her son. Life is full of choices. To pity someone is pathetic. Hope she can grow up and grow out of the drug path on loop.
Grow out of the victim mentality she has*
I could remember several years ago, heroin addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
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"sorry, I don't know why I'm crying" That hurts. She doesn't realize it's okay to cry and feel emotions.
I know I was thinking of course it's normal to cry when thinking about something as serious as attempted suicide. 💔
@@VioletJoy I hope she gets sober & the mental health help she needs. She's really an intelligent, strong young lady.
@@KarmaSandiego She sure is. I just watched Kelly's story and guess what? She's also a very well spoken, articulate young lady. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
I do that, when you get hurt alot you start apologizing and loosing the understanding that emotions are important to express and let out. It's somthing that at this second I'm struggling with and I may possible struggle with for years.
@@VioletJoy I have Kelly's story on my Watch Later list. I plan on watching later today.
She was a victim of rape. Did you hear what my girl said. She said “ l already didn’t have much and he took the last ounce of self worth” that’s what led to her drug use. She was clearly trying to forget. I hate that sick ass pervert who did this to her.
Yes she says she let him do it... She had no choice it was rape!!
Maaaan i haven't even gotten to that part.....smfh
Abdullah Habib you’ve never seen intervention then. There are a good amount of non white addicts on that show.
isohie Ogiugo people make me sick. It’s only “me me me” not how someone else feels or how it can destroy someone’s life. Poor girl /:
@Abdullah Habib well addiction doesn't discriminate
Her story is so heartbreaking, she doesn't deserve any of that bad things. Mad respect for her for overcoming everything that had happened. She is beautiful, and she obviously has beautiful soul too. The way she talks, she's self-aware and you can say she's smart. She has the potential. She really is lucky too to have such support system like her family, despite everything. I hope she win her life battle, find peace and happiness with her son.
All she was looking for was a friend. One friend could’ve changed the course of her life. Teach your children to be kind, always.
Miss Ryan Leigh definitely ♥️♥️♥️
One good friend could have changed the course of her life
😭
and bulling had a huuge part in this
Miss Ryan Leigh I swear! I swear! I swear! Facts
Mental health should be a required class in school
danicornelius We teach kids trigonometry, but the entire class hates themselves.
Thank you👏🏽
they dont really care. know that MJ song? the system is DESIGNED to mold sheeps and brainwash us for us to get jobs in the system where they can control us.
danicornelius I agree
What does that even mean? lol
We want a Ronnie update
I’m friends with her, last time I was with her was six months ago. Alive but in addiction. I’ll call her and get back to y’all. She’s a very kind soul in real life too.
@@Advancedbeginner11 sorry to hear about that I hope she makes it through thank u for replying
@@Advancedbeginner11 please tell her she does have friends out here and we are praying for her to get help and get clean. Tell her we said she's beautiful inside and out and that she is capable of amazing things and to tell all those negative self thoughts to take a hike because it's just the devil selling her lies. Sending her all my love and prayers.
@@Advancedbeginner11 Yes, she appears to have a very good heart. Sweet girl. But obviously also mentally challengeed.
She is a beautiful soul. It radiates in how softly she speaks, her body language, etc… and while I can’t relate to being addicted to opiates, I can relate to not thinking I’m good enough (to a very extreme level) like Ronnie described. Wishing her the absolute best. Bless her. You are wonderful, Ronnie.
Ronnie’s parents flew her home to Houston shortly after this interview. As she mentions in this video, she has been through rehab a dozen times, but I still have hope for her and her son.
0 0 no detoxing isn’t just it. Getting clean is all about gaining confidence in yourself. treatment is supposed to help build you up the actual drug use is the smallest portion of getting back on track the worst part is many addicts have mental health issues and without addressing those problems once out of rehab it will be back to self medication not enough multi diagnosis facilities( mental health and addiction). Rehab 12 times is a lot but average is about 6 before success.
I never thought I could get clean,but I did. It took 9 rehabs, detox,homelessness,prison and losing everything many times over.. but one day it just happened.
@@brittanyjoeckel5246 getting clean is about gaining confidence in yourself...truer words have NEVER been spoken
MOJUKIN LOVER wishing you strength lots of strength.
@@chrisgraves310 thank you for sharing this. It gives me hope for my brother who is an addict.
All this started from bullying. That's why when children complain about going to school everyday because of bullies as adults we have to listen and correct kids from hurting other kids everyday.
Bullying isn’t something that can be stopped it seems more an evolutionary trait to weed weak children out physiologically, as a parent you have to give your kids an outlet to cope with bullying. I was bullied and it pushed me to succeed in school just to stick it to the kids who where bullying. Not the perfect coping mechanism but worked for me personally.
@@stormz900 I'm glad it worked for you!! But it caused my little sister to have an eating disorder and wanted to commit suicide after being bullied over her eye for years. She is so strong and very brave now but children don't need to be strong they need to be safe. As an adult my sister still sufferes from her childhood alot. As this young lady shows you never really get over it. So respectfully parents need to get there kids in order.
Wrong
Parents have to do their jobs too. YOu cant just send your kid to school and not know who the teachers are not know the kids parents and all that. Sending your kid in beat walmart clothes is just another thing to get bullied for. It sounds horrible that you should buy name brand clothes but its true. Same goes for sports. If a kid is good at sports and starts getting good enough to play with the older kids then thats another safeguard from bullying. A lot of parents are so out of touch with how school REALLY is.
Most adults are themselves bullies, so how can they stop kids from bullying
I met Ronnie when she was admitted to one of these "looney bins" here near fort worth, at the time I was struggling with my own horrific struggle that made it exceedingly hard to accept myself. When I met Ronnie, she was the shinning light at the end of the tunnel. I felt alone, I was sent there, I was told I was loved but it felt like a void, I felt unwanted but lied to as well. Every day we were there together we spoke & she always made me laugh, she one night was telling me stories about her father, and I regret immensely losing contact with her when I left the facility. But I had so many things affecting me that not many other things were able to continue happening for my life & I felt like she (and the others) were "to important" to hear what I had to say. How Ironic is it that if I would have just kept contact I could have given her the friend she needed & had at that time, but with my own problems I was unable to help even myself at the time. We mutually needed each other & I will forever regret not being able to still know how she is today. Ronnie, if you are reading this- you improved my confidence as a young male who was not accepted by most of my family & friends. At that point, I had given up & your generocity changed my perception of how you can still meet friends & meet people in a mutual situation where you feel isolated completely. I have thought of you each of these years, thinking to myself when we talked to the guy in the Courtyard about using mushrooms & in the "living room" talking about your parents- hoping that things got better. I miss you so much even if we didnt not know each other for very long- with everything in my heart I hope that we can speak again, or that you are able to rebuild your life with your son- its never to late. You have decades to come, NEVER give up- people you would never think of (me) are still thinking about you. Thank you so much Ronnie
Oh wow I hope y’all can reunite in a healthy way.
I shed a tear reading this
This is so nice to write to Ronnie. Best to you.
🥺
Ty for sharing, that was so sweet. I am sobbing. God bless🙏🏼💞
My mother died of a heroin overdose and I grew up understanding how hard it is to quit this addiction. I’m really proud of you for having the will to want to stop for the betterment of you and your son. We are rooting for you and are here for you always.
Always listen to your children, they have a voice and an intuition probably stronger than ours. Even my 2 year old daughter kept crying out of nowhere about going to nursery.. her body language was very clear.. she was very uncomfortable. I took her out straight away. If we don’t honour the voice and needs of our children how will they honour themselves and their own needs?
How beautiful she is, inside and out, and she doesn’t even know it.
Seemed she had good parents, very good upbringing but this shows that your environment can influence your decisions. Of course it they becomes your own responsibility but anyway she is so sweet.
Id love to give her a hug. And a good meal.
I wish her the best. Her story resonates with me on so many ways.
Totally agree! She is lovely. Beautiful young woman. I really hope for the best!
Like the late GREAT Prince sang " The Beautiful Ones Always Smash The Picture.....Always Every Time"
What does it matter of the is beautiful is is tragic bro
Michele Jordan how do you know she doesn’t know it?
People saying “I was bullied and never decided to do heroin” okay you and her are not the same people and have completely different mindsets stop comparing yourself to people you don’t know
I think it all started with weed when she said it wasn’t bad, and she also this “ I can’t believe I was losing me Friends for weed”. She put her guard down on weed and drugs. Meeting people that do drugs will take you on that road. If she never would’ve smoked keep and kept being a loner maybe she would’ve never became a heroin addict.
@@FugaConManolo an addict is an addict. It's an imbalance in our brain. Most of us have addictive personalities which attach to something. It maybe something good like children, work, a hobby, or, sometimes it's drugs. Those people you know that got hard into sports, music, even plain academia at school most likely have addictive traits. That's why drug addiction can hit anyone from any walk of life. There's plenty of people that smoke weed, hell, even taken heroin a few times and just walked away. Your way of describing it as a 'one thing led to another' is the old way of thinking. Exposure, sure, but, one leading to another is wrong at its core.
@@wayofthegun6224 That addictive personality would latch onto something else, that's how addictive personalities work especially when deprived of love/help/understanding and worsened by other factors. How do you explain that a lot of people do weed, or even molly, once or a couple times and genuinely don't get addicted? Yes not doing molly will ensure you don't get addicted to molly specifically, no it won't ensure you have a "good life" free of addiction (addiction isn't just drugs btw)
@@wayofthegun6224 i only mentioned them bc you said they were gateway drugs. and as i said, addiction isn't just hard drugs and you don't need to do hard drugs to have your life completely fucked. at the end of the day her ending up in that situation or how she did changes absolutely nothing to the fact that she deserves help etc. so what you're saying doesn't really matter tbh
@@wayofthegun6224 the fact that you're acting like every single one of them knows they'd end up where they end up and all the ramifications that go with using.. i know you're just saying things now. so you *do* think they unconditionally deserve help, so what difference does it make to you whether she knew or not? like what does that change to literally anything going forward ?
the scars on her arm…..this girl has been through so much and i really do hope she find happiness in life because i know how much she deserves it❤
She speaks so eloquently, she remembers everything so clearly. I could not help but cry so much with everything she’s gone through, its heartbreaking. I hope she’s doing ok x
she just seems like a genuinely nice person, her life did her so wrong
wasn't life, it was people
@@vivi-wu8qu wasn't people it was her choice
@@KAIZORIANEMPIRE thank you
@@lavender1356 offcourse not but hearing her story there were so many options scream your lungs out fight with all your might i cannot understand how someone just shuts down but i understand people are different....
@Shellz I was bullied and I've never done heroin..I have friends and family who were raped and bullied that never did heroin. Sticking a needle in your body is a choice you make KNOWING that you'll probably get addicted. That's on you
If you see this comment. Know. I had the same things happen to me. Heroin. Child born addicted. Lost custody. Lost everything. I’m 7 years clean and I’m a nurse now. I know it feels so far out of reach but it is SO possible. I was doing exactly what you were doing and worse. I hope you find recovery
See and I don’t even do heavy drugs I have a duplex and I have both my sons heathy they go to school everyday I went to school for CNA I have my Qmap and I just lost my job a few days ago I feel like I’ll never get a job again I just want to drink and do a whole tshirt to myself
I’m very proud of you!
asiah Don't worry YOU WILL get another job.
It may not be your dream job ...but itll do for now. Keep faith.
You got this.
You are amazing!! I’m so happy for you!! I’m convinced that Nurses are all really just angels in the flesh. Actually, I know this for a fact since my Mom happens to be a nurse too! Congratulations on your sobriety!! Remember that once we slip into addiction we are addicts forever, so please don’t ever let your guard down! I wish you all the best in your life!!! ❤️💕❤️💕👍👏
Respect ❤️
I had a very similar childhood and teenage story and was addicted. I am now 51, sober, recieving proper mental health treatment and a have a successful career as a licensed clinical social worker. It's possible to get better 🧡
This interview really resonates with me. “I think that I was a lot stronger than I thought I was but because of everyone whispering in my ear I didn’t allow myself to try” it’s easy to say fuck what everyone thinks but in reality we all care to a certain degree. We’re rooting for you Ronnie. You deserve better for yourself, I hope you get there.
Yo, a lot of people go to rehab 11 times. I've been to rehab more than 11 times, and now I'm a year and 4 months clean. Just wanted to say, it is possible to finally change.
Versive Congratulations, very happy for you.
That’s so awesome Congratulations!!
That’s amazing my love keep going strong, god doesn’t put you thru anything you can’t handle 👏🏾💕
Proud of you!
Proud of you!!! ❤️
She said heroin "feels like heaven but always turns into hell". Damn
If you ever chased the dragon, you'd understand. It's heaven and hell all wrapped in one.
That shits true. It feels so so damned good to shoot dope but the problems caused by it all outweighs the high by a longshot.
I’m 50yrs old and this gal taught me more compassion in 46mins than ppl I’ve known for 46yrs.
You give me strength to keep me from wanting to go back ’there’...
love from Scotland 🏴
Pretty much the same with all drugs. Starts out all fun n games then after awhile its not so much.
@@victoryredcolorado especially when I got clean ,sat Thier with a clear head ,not obsessing over heroin ,and thought ,I've wasted 15 years of my life 😂
I'm 15, I also started cutting when I was 13 and I still do. I relate to Ronnies story so much and watching this interview has made me want to at least try to get better. it's now 2022 and so much has changed but I hope that Ronnie is doing better and has managed to escape the infinate loop that is addiction.
you can do this! rooting for you
It’s now 2024 and I am just sending you the biggest hug and hope, wherever you are in life, you are doing well! ❤
I hope she’s doing okay. I’m a recovering heroin/fentanyl addict and would never wish it on my worst enemy. I truly hope she has found her way.
i did some searching and she’s in a relationship now (from what i know they’ve been together since late 2019? or early 2020) i’m not sure if she still uses now, as her instagram is set to private. i also looked at the comments of her boyfriends posts and she has this friend i’m assuming she’s close with since her friend calls ronnie her bff
She seems like a genuinely kind person, i hope she gets better
F Yeah, she seemed like a nice and kind person.
I don’t understanding people bullied her because she was chubby and Mexican. The people didn’t deserve her anyway.
Actually yes i was like waittt poor girlll she seems so nice tho
She was shot and killed November 11th, 2019. RIP Ronnie
@@cookiezandcreamstarbuckscream if you're getting that from the video description that means the video was shot/filmed on the 11th. She wasn't shot.
Folks, teach your kids not to be bullies and racist.
False, Wrong, No.
Inspire confidence in your children, be a strong role model. Trying to babyproof your kids before sending them out to the real world is called ignorant.
Kids bully for a reason, they're poking at a wound clearly not healed. They want you to focus on it so it can be healed. That's tough love, and that's life.
BS, if everyone stayed to their own countires there would be no racism
It's America. So much for the racist part.🤷🏽♂️
so you're just skip over the raping part?
pet per the commenter you’re honestly such an ignorant clown
As a recent mom of a 3m old, I feel so much for this poor woman. I’ve never had a drug addiction, but I can’t imagine having all these hormones and mood changes on top of the heroin addiction and guilt she looks like she’s feeling. I wish I could hug her and tell her she deserves pure, respectful, sweet love
she’s such a gorgeous woman and has so much charisma. i wish someone would’ve been there for her when she was younger and needed a friend. i hope she can turn her life around and find something to keep her on track. the way she speaks and tells her story is so compelling and she has such a pleasant energy and i really hope that she can get out of this life before things get worse for her. she’s only been here for 3 weeks and that’s already too many. i really hope she can get help ASAP
She’s completely beautiful has such a pretty face and voice
Yesss soo beautiful! It's so sad that she has to life like that.
And her hair 🤗 is beautiful and messy like her soul I think. I hope one day she will love herself
@@FaroEC what an inappropriate and stupid question, she could be ugly or fat and we would still feel the same. get out
L Z TECk agree
She deserves to be a model :(
..."and that was the first time I tried to commit suicide... Sorry, I don’t know why I’m crying"...
I’m not sure I’ve heard a more tragic statement in my life.
@@CaptainJackSparrow110 Do you think you're cool and edgy by saying stuff like that?
@@CaptainJackSparrow110 being this insensitive will get you absolutely nowhere
I actually had to stop and reread your comment. and then it hit me. wow!!!! that’s tragic!
@@stormoscar2287 If you consider self expression " cool and edgy "
@@stormoscar2287 There's nothing wrong with self expression you dumbass
46 minutes,, and I could listen for hours! Praying babygirl is doing better for herself and her family🙏🏾💜
I always find myself coming back to this video. There’s so many of her struggles I’ve always related to. Ronnie, I’m wishing you the best. I hope you’re doing well ♥️
I hope everyone from her school watches this and feels deeply ashamed of themselves.
NOT LIKELY. THEY WOULD STILL, PROBABLY, HAVE HORRIBLE THINGS TO SAY. THEY THEMSELVES WERE BULLIED, OR THE WORSE KIDS, THAT ARE IN THE SYSTEM, OF RICH ASSHOLES THAT TEACH THEIR KIDS TO FEEL THEY ARE BETTER, (WHY I HAVE THE SLIGHTEST FUCKING IDEA) CAUSE MONEY MAKES YOU BETTER, DON'T YOU KNOW? DAMN PEOPLE ARE PATHETIC. TO THINK , YOU ARE BETTER, THAN ANOTHER HUMAN BEING, BECAUSE YOU'VE GOT MORE MATERIAL SHIT, IS SO ABSOLUTELY SICKENING, BUT, SO DAMN, COMMON. WE ARE A DISGUSTING WORLD, AS THIS, IS THE END RESULT, THIS BEAUTIFUL DARLING HUMAN RIGHT HERE, THINKS, SHE, IS LESS THAN THOSE WHO TREATED HER, LIKE SHIT. SHE COULD HAVE KILLED HERSELF. SHE COULD HAVE OVERDOSED.... WORSE THAN ALREADY HAPPENED TO HER, BUT IT DID NOT, BECAUSE SHE, IS GONNA PROVE ALL YOU FUCKERS WRONG! SHE IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, SO MUCH BETTER THAN YOU, YOU KNEW IT. THAT IS WHY, YOU TRIED TO DESTROY HER. SHE WILL SURVIVE. SHE WILL PICK HERSELF UP, AND SHE WILL SHINE, BRIGHTER THAN ANYTHING, THAT THOSE OF YOU THAT PUT OUT HER LIGHT FOR AWHILE. GIVEN A FAMILY THAT WORKS HARD, HAS WHAT THEY NEED AND NOT WHAT THEY DO NOT, THAT LOVE EACH OTHER. SHE WILL SHINE, BECAUSE, SHE IS HUMBLE.
What a shame. I hope they see it and feel bad. And teach their kids its not ok and to treat ppl with respect and kindness. She just wants a friend.
They never feel shame it seems
i hope they don’t watch it, they still
probably bullies mentally
@Stella S. exactly so them watching it would jus cause them to talk down even more and spread it amongst every other bully
“Who goes to rehab 11 times?” Someone who is desperate to get clean. You can do it! You never know which time will finally be the one that sticks.
Rehab would be a shock for non-addicts! It's an entirely different way of living from the usual "American Dream" of near total freedom to mess yourself up. Addicts have a difficult time everywhere, not just in rehab. So I agree that it may take years before a person is truly ready.
That hit home super hard Lanell, thank you for putting that fact so astutely.
It took me 7 trips, over about 10 years.
@@WinterReflections congratulations! That is sheer dedication and perseverance. I hope you’re still sober and stay that way.....for you!
@@JustMyOpinion_1 Just short of two years. Thank you! I started young.
Girl, listening to your story really hit me a lot closer than any of the other interviews mark has done. You’ve come from a nice home, nice family, basically your environment wasn’t your downfall. It was that little voice telling you you’re not good enough, you never will be, and I myself am blessed to have a supportive family, and I don’t know how, but I’m so blessed. But I am a fentanyl addict so yep. There’s that.
Thank you for your story tho it was amazing and it really was great.
Do you do updates????? I could feel her energy through the screen … what a beautiful soul! Even through all the trauma she is still thankful for the kindness of those who have showed her an ounce of care 🙏🏼 ❤️
This story should honestly be shown in schools to kids, to show them how they treat people MATTERS. Kids can be such assholes and during such a crucial period in the developing years of a child’s life... really has lifelong impacts. It’s heartbreaking to see.
Stephanie Hernandez
They bullied her because she was smart, beautiful and bright.. I feel so sad for her. She needs to build on her self esteem.. I wonder why her parents didn’t pick up on it when she was still at home she was age 13. WTF.
Kids are not assholes. Their parents are. She had such a low estim because mostlikely her parents didnt cultivated it in her. I know myself how hard to overcome low self-esteem
Kids are merely a reflection of their caretakers. Want to raise good people? Become good people first.
Our society and culture brings out horrible aspects in all of us. It all started in the beginning of civilization when we were split into classes and told some people are better than others. There is no difference in people, we all just want to live a good life and be happy. Are we really happy? We live to work and work to live. But are we really living a good life? Stories like Ronnie's break my heart, I hope things turn around for her. No one deserves the nightmares shes lived through.
Unfortunately kids watching this video probably wouldn’t even help because they don’t take things like this seriously. Just speaking from experience as someone who was bullied and sat through classes where they played anti bullying videos and the bully’s would just laugh at it
She is not sick she was just born into the sick society. Beautiful nice girl. I hope God gives her strength to recover.
Jane get yourself into a long term rehab center. There you can get all the help you need. Your young beautiful and seem smart. you are putting yourself in all kinds of dangerous situations one day you may never see your son again nor your parents who truly love you. I see this a lot on RUclips and it breaks my heart to listen to these stories. I have four children all over 20yrs old and I still pray daily all the time I can for God to watch over them day and night. God I trust that you will surround my children with friends who will point them to you my Lord and Savior. Jane get yourself the help you desperately need right now and surround yourself with your son and parents. it’s never to late for God to lift you to live the life you well deserve. God bless you your family and son.🙏👩👏💙💗🙏
You become a product of your environment... So essentially, she is sick
@@ugladden - I absolutely disagree. That theory does not apply to every single person. I certainly did not become a product of my environment and I faced so much adversity that caused me a lot of pain and hurt even more so than what this girl Ronnie has gone through (if we are comparing notes). And I didn't choose drugs or get addicted to anything.
I did not allow the traumas and tragedies of my childhood and young adulthood to define me and I did not play victim. I rose above it to make a happy and successful, productive life for myself with a solid career and success. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And so can this girl if she truly wants to make different choices and get help. Not everyone who has faced trauma and tragedy end up like Ronnie and so many others like her. There are so many who like myself not only survive, but thrive.
@NMB - Thank you. I agree with you that there are those from desirable family environments who don't turn out well. One of my good friends was raised by awesome parents in an upper class, privileged home and he turned out wonderful, has a upper management job, his wife is also beautiful, successful and kind and they have 3 kids and a wonderful home. But, his younger brother from the exact same family environment got into drugs and is an addict. He has stolen from his family, his friends and even by accident cut off part of his hand at work because he was so stoned and out of it. This is a situation of two siblings from the exact same privileged background where one ended up living a productive, positive life and the other one went down the wrong road and made bad choices.
This Ronnie girl in this video had a choice and did not have to choose drugs and to abuse substances. And she still has a choice now.
Rafael Rodriguez Wtf?
Ronnie, you’re so beautiful, well-spoken, intelligent and STRONG! It’s crazy what bullying can do to people. As someone who had been bullied, I can relate to some extent. The bullies don’t think much about what they’re doing but it can have serious effects on people smh. Despite all the things you had to go through, you still keep a strong mindset and still want to fight that battle, even if it’s a tough one, for your loved ones. You have come so far, from being afraid of what others might think about you to overcoming all of that fear along the way. And then here you are, bravely sharing stories that are so personal and inspiring. I’m so so so impressed by the way you tell your story, too, so eloquent and intelligent.This is a skill, a strength that not everyone has (me included). I can see how you became stronger and more powerful through your stories. I hope you and your baby all the best! Girl, I (and everyone here) can see so many great things about you even if you can’t see it. The fact that you have come this far means that you can keep going and you can do it! Seriously just want to give you the biggest hug even though I rarely hug people because I just feel awkward with hugs.
She is so smart and talented. All of the people you guys interview have potential, but for her, I see someone who is really crying out for help and isn't too far gone. I know she wants to change and I know how hard it is. My mom is addicted to cocaine and she is struggling so badly. I know she can get through it, and so can Ronnie. I believe in her.
My friend went to rehab 27 times and he’s sober now ....20yrs!😇
So never give up on yourself you’re stronger than you think.🙏
Thank you this gives me hope for my oldest son.
God I went once to detox and can’t get funding ever again in U.K. I wish I could
Took me a long to get it right too. Never thought I would and almost didn’t. but now here I am going on 6 years clean and sober with a 2 year old and 2 month old girls. Its sad that some ppl don’t make it out. I’ll always remember how blessed I am.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@terriekurney6548 bless y’all both 🙏🏽
She kinda reminds me of Rue from Euphoria... A kind hearted, misunderstood, broken girl, who just needs some love. She tries to forget all of the negativity by taking drugs, but just feels worse the more she takes..
It's the hair and the attitude I was thinking the same.
I totally kept thinking that too!
justine peña she didn’t even exude paranoia and even if she did have paranoia or PTSD rape is a traumatic experience so it’s justified.
justine peña Don’t watch if you don’t even believe her story!
I think that's probably how most of "us" drug addicts feel, because you know that you can be better, and that your life can be better, but we always make decisions to satisfy the "now" rather than working to make our futures better.
People think being bullied is a joke and not critical trauma inducing, but it is real and will drive someone to completely lose themselves. This happened to me n school and I went through a very deep depression and it changed me in many ways. I was able to find myself and regain my confidence thank God. I hope she’s been able to do the same.
same. i hope youre well
Mark you probably know this but you are helping those who struggle with addiction. Your interviews help with the number one problem about drugs and addiction and that is BREAKING THE STIGMA. I have read many a comment saying that this woman has a beautiful soul and seems kind, smart and many other nice things to say about her.
Many people who have commented empathize with her whether they are addicts or not and my friend that is a BEAUTIFUL thing
I got clean at 22 and I didn’t know it then but it has been the best decision I’ve ever made. I have over 7 years clean, I have a college degree, my own car, apartment and work as a licensed substance abuse counselor. But most importantly, I have freedom and my family has me back. Please Ronnie please get help! You are worth it and your son needs you!
That's fantastic that you turned your life around..Keep that positive growth going and stay blessed
Logan Murdock just curious do u get urges?
@@clickersgotcoochiehair Not anymore..It was hard at first but I rebuilt my mind and shifted my focus one day at a time..You just have to want it bad enough
devan the best way to beat a craving is to do something positive and give yourself time for it to pass. If you can keep your mind occupied for 30 minutes the craving will pass.
Wow this is the type of story I like to hear!! Way to go sis!!!!
Crazy how she told her entire life story without interruption. Correct me if I'm wrong but the only question the interviewer asked was "how was your childhood?"
Sheya J they just edit it out
Because she has thought about it all before.... no edits
It’s edited out. This is the finished product.
Not crazy. She is STILL that same child.... no social norms/ rites of passage.... cruel, cruel world.
Maybe she needed to be heard
Sending so much love to Ronnie and everyone else who is suffering with addiction. I hope you find health, happiness, safety, and peace. Blessings!
I came across this channel tonight and watched a few videos. I saw Roniie's face and thought she was attractive and was interested in hearing about her story as a heroine addict. Her story mesmerized me and broke my heart. It made me cry to hear how much she suffered in her short life. She has an unbelievable and compelling story which unfortunately is much too common in this country and around the world. It was encouraging to hear how many time she tried to clean up, relapse and try again. I wish her the best and I'm sure her strength and story will encourage and inspire many people around the world.
If someone would’ve supported her when she was younger then shit would’ve been a lot different. Your entire world gets shaped as a kid, that’s the most critical part of life.
yea i don't really get the parents' role in this. She says she loves her dad/mom nothing was really that big of a deal but there was definitely something there. Some need not met...something...then add the bullying to that.
Laura C unfortunately so many people really believe their toxic circle/ toxic parents are normal and they don’t understand there’s a problem there. Unless you later on educate yourself and understand. Like me
You don’t understand what it’s like to be intensely bullied for how you look. I have wonderful parents and family but I hate myself and how I look , all due to being bullied and told I was a piece of shit all way through school , I still feel the same now at 43 . It stays with you for the rest of your life no matter if your educated or not . I am single and lonely and have friends but don’t have real friends because I don’t want to let any too close to me . All my life ruined because of how vulnerable the mind is , when your growing up and how bullies ‘train’ you to hate yourself
We spend most of our adult life healing from our childhood. also, why was she not admitted to the hospital after her first suicide attempt that would have prevented the second one.
grace harris exactly, alot could have been done.
she is stunning. Are y’all looking at this baby’s face? She is STUNNING. Shes intelligent. Intellectual. She has critical thinking skills. She is expressive. Compassionate. Empathetic. A beauty voice. And tells her story very very well. This sweet baby can make it!
i love you, we need more people like you. she really is stunning. And it's not just because of how she looks(because she is soooo beautiful), she is beautiful inside and thats why she was used so much... its horrible...
She is all you say, the problem is people who have depression and mental health struggles from bullying and a difficult childhood don't feel it, they feel quite the opposite. I can relate to a lot of what she says.
@@paullangton-rogers2390 felt every word.
You coulda been less of a creeper there, Weinstein, but sure.
Yeah those track marks are absolutely gorgeous.
is there an update on Ronnie? I hope she's doing all right, and home again with her family and precious son.
So many times through this I wanted to hug her and help her. My heart hurts for what she went through with the loneliness and bullying, just needing a friend. I wasn't bullied, but I was extremely lonely and made fun of some. Kids are cruel.
Praying for Ronnie.
@Ao6 Pray for what? Curious what you're thinking.
I just found this channel and it’s really eye-opening. I normally find this type of content too heavy but having the ability to hear people tell their stories has really changed the way I view things. I hope she is ok & this life brings her all the peace and joy it’s deprived her. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but she really reminds me of a real life version of “Rue” from Euphoria. An absolutely beautiful person inside and out just battling internal demons and struggling with addiction.
I thought the same thing about Rue and looked to see if anyone else had commented about it.
I literally wanna just hug her and be her friend... she seems like a beautiful loving person.
Cute ah
LoL everyone becomes a "beautiful loving person" when they get emotional and start sharing their personal life issues 🙄.
@@3RDREI are you okay? You sound like you’re lacking human connection and the ability to find sympathy
I know she can get out of this
Yes, she does. So sad. You can truly tell she's a beautiful person.
Jesuuus, her voice is so broken that hurts me, she just needs a big hug and tons of love.
And a successful rehab!
@@billhazel4476 Heroin does that to your voice, makes it sound kinda scratchy, I would imagine she's at the bare minimum, "well", if she was willing to do the interview.
Heroin affects the vocal muscles temporarily.
Yes heroin does effect the vocal cords but she also sounds very sad to
Agree - such a cry for help
Respect you queen ♥️ you are so strong when the camera is not rolling we don’t know what you are going through just know you are loved by so many around the world and also thanks for giving us a wider insight on how it cost $0 to show love and be kind !
And big shoutout to the storyteller behind this love it ♥️🙏🏾
You are such a beautiful soul, sweet girl! I can feel how unbelievably awesome you are and at the same time your pain and I’m so sorry. Knowing how beautiful you are is evident through your honesty (one of many) -that you decided to be so aware and honest with yourself and others. You reflect and then voice it at such a young age and I admire you. ❤️
This video is 46 minutes long. There are parts of this video where a scene phases out or cuts to the next one, which means u sat and let her talk for longer than that. Kudos to you for listening to her. Sometimes it’s the best you can do!
talk about an ear beating..... lol
❤️
As someone who is also Bipolar who has had year long maniac episodes, its amazing how much talk therapy works. Diet, nutrition, exercise and talk therapy really make the disease manageable.
That was beautiful you could recognize that Jeremy, I bet you are a super sweet person.
It’s beautiful he takes the time, initiative and is genuinely concerned for these people. I completely agree.
I’m almost four years clean from IV meth and I had a few angels reach out to me in my using days and I won’t ever forget their kindness. The creator of this channel embodies that energy and my heart goes out to him
When you hear the step by step of what led someone to their addiction, you realize how it could happen to any one of us and I think that scares a lot of people. I was bullied relentlessly in school too, struggled with starving myself and very very easily could have become an addict. Her story really touched me and I hope she stays sober and happy.
Miss Kelly Renee It doesn’t matter WHO you are. We are all one bad decision away from being in her situation. Period.
@@michelejordan4115 agreed. A lot of people won't admit or consider that and it allows them to not see it as a problem because it "doesn't affect them."
So true. I think people like to believe addicts are the degenerates of society. But in reality they are hurt people trying to cope. Just like we all are. So I’m sorry you were bullied in school. I hope you are in a happy, safe place now 💛
@Brandon Piperjack ur right about alot of things... the times I do it heavily is when I wanna escape from my problems or the past... the other times is just so I dont feel sick that life is ugly but alot of us are lost I know the way out it's just hard to do the first step... like u said we'll always have that addictive personality but we just gotta stay positive and try until we die... keep it head up
Miss Kelly Renee yes! Makes me thankful for God’s covering.
Side note: her memory and story telling is incredible
The reason for that, my friend, is: strong and vivid memories are always attached to strong feelings. She had a lot of these feelings all the time, painfull and gruesome. So… the memories dont fade away.
This had me in tears , I can’t explain the feeling or experience. It is very important for us to treat each other good as human beings. Nobody should have to go through this. Not one person
“You hear how the streets are dangerous but when you live in them it’s a whole different story” that’s the realest thing ever .
I use to work at a ghetto gas station before and I had this lady who was a regular customer who was a prostitute but she was sweet and kept it real. When we had our small conversation and she's been through a lot but she was so humble.
School was also very traumatizing for me . Worst part is that the school doesn’t understand and most parents don’t understand how horrible schools are
A lot of parents treat school like it’s just a place to learn and get your grades, but it’s the place you spend most of your time through the most important part of your life: your teenage years. Your school experience shapes you as a person and if it’s a bad experience it can really take a toll. There are so many more kids suffering than people realise.
Not how terrible they are how terrible they can be :(
same. i still have nightmares....mixed with childhood trauma.. it all shapes us. please if you read this, be kind. be kind
But in many countries you're not allowed to reach your kids at home ! School is children prison
Yep I had a terrible time at school, but it was worse for me cause I would get home and my mother would bully me too, she would tell me I was ugly and that no man would ever want me and make fun of how I was molested as a child, I never had a safe place I resorted to alcohol and drank for a long time, I'm surprised I'm still alive to be honest, but if I survived all of that I can survive anything, now I'm happily married with kids, I'm a complete different person.
I cried a lot watching this because i could see a lot of parts from myself in her story
Everything shatters when you can't see a way out, and you get thrown in situations you shouldn't be in. I hate how big of an impact some small things can make. I hope the best for her.
You are very strong after going through and surviving all of that. Stronger than most people, stronger than I am for sure. And very courageous to talk about it. As a mother, I feel very sorry that your parents didn’t listen to you nor supported you when you were bullied at school. I am certain you will do it differently and better with your son if he has problems in the future. Lots of love and hugs, ❤️
“I was a lot stronger that I thought I was but because of everybody whispering in my ear, I didn’t allow myself to try. I didn’t allow my self to be someone or what to be someone because I was afraid of what everyone else said.”
She has more wisdom then most elders
Wow
That hit me so much
yes, we know, we watched it too
I relate heavily. No more of that I empower myself now.
Started at 23 got clean at 30. It was a long hard journey. It's not easy getting clean and it takes faith, hope, and love. Now 3 years clean off oxy and 6 months off methadone. W 2 beautiful kids
i’m happy for you
Nik s. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congrats, you’re damn beautiful yourself
Well done Sis! Keep going 🙏❤️
Nik s. Congrats hun
My heart breaks for her 🥺 I pray that she makes it. You can tell she’s trying so hard! Keep going baby girl you got this!!!!!
This girl went through sooooo much in such a short amount of time. It's truly devastating to hear her story. It shows that having a supporting family and real opportunities doesn't always lead to success. This is why we must always be kind to one another and reach out when people need help.
When she said that all she wanted was a friend I just really wished I could give her a hug.
Me too
Me too
Sole Survivor. Way to generalise. not all of us are trash.
Sadly, in large cities like New York where I’m from, most people don’t have even ONE SOLID FRIEND they can trust with their most intimate selves!!!
At best they have colleagues and acquaintances, but not a true-blue friend. That’s why everyone is running after the mighty dollar, cause they know that the only thing that can save their ass!!
I’m listening to Ronnie talk...this is an intelligent woman. I can tell by her vocabulary. I’m not saying she is a genius...but you can tell she is well read and well spoken. I really hope she makes it. And she is NOT evil. She’s made mistakes. Are you saying you haven’t? It Must be lonely for Mr. Edwards in his perfect world, up on his pedestal.
Very well said!
@@AnaisBubbly i am sure she commented that out of kindness. maybe it came out wrong. honestly i sort of agree with her. i watched a few of his other vids and heroin addicts were mentally gone. one woman claims people live in her nose! Ronnie is sharp, smart, articulate. thats all she meant. she is young, smart , and loved, and if she can nip this dope thing, she still has the ability to be and do great things. i am sure she meant it as a compliment...
I was thinking the same thing. She's very well spoken and shares her story very clearly and with great understanding.
Stephanie-Lynne R. McBride agreed
@@AnaisBubbly dont turn this into a way to bring others down who have nothing but compassion for those affected by addiction, just because you want to complain about how they got their point across
this story really shook me to the core, I cant imagine what she went through, and she is still so young... I really hope the best for her and that she finds good people that she could surround herself with... I am so sorry :(
This story shook me to the core. I love this young woman. I have reminded this story half way about three times, because he compassion and pain is shattering .... She is still a child inside...
She’s actually stunning tho like honestly
I agree. She reminds me of an exotic princess
nah she looks like Yoko Ono
Janelle Noir it sounds like you have no idea what Yoko Ono looks like.
@@chammybooo3232 ffs
I agree!!
Her story is so centered in lonliness and its heartbreaking
Bailey Barnes it’s like everything just made her more lonely 😞
Most who become addicted are suffering from tremendous “LONELINESS” whether its real or imagined!!
I am in tears right now...I grow up in the Favelas of Brazil and that was a reason enough for me to not even try any drugs. I was able to see since I was a child the destruction the drug did to the people and their family. I lot bad things happened to this girl and I hope she will find peace in her life someday 🙏. She needs healing in her mind, body and soul.
Ronnie is brave and healing. She deserves to have at least one person show her how worthy of a human being she is. And she contributes to society. Thank you for this exposure
During a person's childhood abuse of any kind can ruin a person's whole life.
Absolutely true... I'm a total recluse due 2 bullying in hs. I hope karma has paid them back. I'm doing good on the outside ... the inside is a diff story..:-/
Amy Crumedy FACTS
Shay A I’m sorry hun I hope you heal from such foolishness
can. * as a overcomer ... it does not it does NOT have to!! and our society actually views that as a negative now. Anyone saying you can do more than just survive shit- is an asshole. I've been told as much by ppl who never been through jack, its odd. Like they are obsessed with you staying a victim. And treating that like a its a pet. Disturbing trend to convince ppl they aren't mentally strong but weak
It doesn't HAVE to ruin your life. For most it's just an excuse.
Heartbreaking. When she said “and I just let it happen” no babygirl you were forced. Not your fault at all period! Prayers for this young lady
I think she means she kinda shut down and let it happen in a way that she was out of her own body at that moment
@@marjory62 yes this is it. When you experience something traumatic most people just kind of black out or shut down or force themselves to be numb so they won't get overwhelmed with the feeling of shock. It kind of hits home.
@@IGotNoJam totally yeah
God will be with you when you need him trust and have faith he will never abandon you
Yes, its a primative survival moment
😢sad.. all started with the bullying. Bullying need to come to a STOP
It takes a lot of courage to be interviewed and talk about the deepest parts of your life without having you face blocked. Granted these people may be getting a form of compensation but I feel like despite that part they are releasing a lot pain trapped in their lives and I hope it brings peace to their soul. These stories allow me to dive into lives I never thought people lived. Its so easy to judge from outter appearences but I have a utmost respect for them to come forward and tell their story.
I just realized she talked the entire time without him asking her any questions.
Right
Me too after reading this comment lol
The video is editied ..
It's edited that way. So that his voice isn't in the video.
Eva Goodfellow no it’s not
If only she could see herself through our eyes, she'd love herself and see her self worth.
I agree
If she could see herself how God sees her...
Beyond true!!!!!
@@familyaccount859 , stop with the Fairytale. Humans! Blood and flesh! Holy Ghosts won't help us.
@@familyaccount859 how the guy that’s gonna let her literally burn for all of eternity sees her? hmm
As a parent, I cannot even imagine the hell the family must have been going through. I hope this young woman was saved, before it was too late. It tends to be a one way road.
is there an update? i always come back to this video. hope she is well
she has such a high level of self awareness, if she allows herself the time get sober then process and heal she will go on to be such an amazing power of example. she will help so many people with her experience and perspectives. She is so awake she just needs recover from her past. stay strong Ronnie we are all routing for you!!
it seems like she has low Self-Awareness because she always seems to be trying to only impress/satisfy others.
There’s a difference between self-awareness and self-esteem...you are referring to the latter.
@@chantejones7834
low on both really.
I think she is aware but lacking guidance smh
The people who seem to be the sickest are most of the time the healthiest ones. Because only those who feel nothing anymore and lost the connection to there feelings are able to be happy in this sick world.
When she was talking about the first time she tried to kill herself and she said I don’t know why I’m crying, I just wanted to hug her and say I don’t know why you wouldn’t be. It’s okay. Cry. Let it out.
Typical Chick thing to say....
@@beautruex7012 typical douchebag guy thing to say
maplesyruphoe nice name.
@@beautruex7012 typical shut tf up thing to say
My heart breaks for her! I have lost so many family members and old school friends to drugs..
Watching her move around so much, she isnt able to hold still for a few seconds.. drugs are honestly a curse! I pray for everyone fighting/recovering from addiction, you are loved and needed!
I've never wanted to hug anyone so bad in my entire life. I hope she stays strong, she seems like a wonderful person and very relatable to me. I'm also a young girl, I'm 21, and I can relate to both the suicidal thoughts and knowing what opiates can do to you. It is never too late to try, to heal, even when most experiences in the past have been traumatic. Even when most people let you down. I hope she never gives up, sending much love to her wherever she is right now 💜
I’ve been sober since 11/1/14. My heroin addiction sent me to prison, and almost killed me 6 times. I have buried too many friends. I feel for this girl. I was once her.
proud of you x
So proud of you 🙏🏽❤️
so proud of you!
Proud of you and you're beautiful...
BE PROUD OF YOURSELF PLEASE
"How come I'm 5 years old and I don't really like my self". Gosh that's really heart breaking for her to start feeling like that from such a young age.
Common in individuals with addictions
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@@unfairweather makes sense but how did you just know that? you're smart
Her parents didn't care. That's why. She wasn't raised in a supportive or positive environment.
@@thirdghost8887 right?? She THINKS she was because she doesn’t know better, but there’s a reason she felt like that!! My heart absolutely breaks for her!!! 💔
heartbreaking. As someone far away I can only hope people around her are kind supportive and forgiving, and that she finds peace and happiness.
It's so sad that others can damage you so much. People can be so mean. It's seems that she couldn't found anyone kind for long time. Great that she is there and telling her story. Thanks for sharing
No Ronnie, you didn't "let" anything happen. Trying to survive while someone is mercilessly beating you isn't giving permission and there's no shame in wanting to live. No one should ever be put in the position where they have to choose between living or having someone take what should only be given.
It's scary because this could've easily been me. I was bullied from Elementary to High School. My self-esteem was sooooo low. Thankfully I was able to get myself out of the situation.
Good for you, that's right love yourself in order to love every thing and everyone, God bless.
Fuck bullies. They are cowards that crave attention because they feel small.
Carlos Clayton I was thinking the same thing
Same.
Carlos Clayton me too.
Thank you so much for sharing this incredible woman, this story touched me a lot. I would love to see a follow up. Sending love from Portugal. Love your channel, it’s so inspiring the strength of people, people are so strong even in the darkest times. This is my favorite RUclips channel it gives me strength and hope 🤍