Im a single father as well and when i see another father being a man and taking care of his responsibilities it makes me very happy even though we (fathers) are forever being criticized for what other fathers arent doing. We are all judged as a whole and not individually and that truly sadens me.
Okay, so the one daughter who didn’t wanna talk during the private interview is very clearly upset, she’s obviously got a lot of resentment and such towards this situation so, Ya know, Zooming a Camera in on her is probably not a good isea
Although I agree, maybe it can serve as a wake up call for other Moms who are struggling with addiction. They are showing the true, raw emotion and trauma this mother has caused her family.
lola yes i agree but also they get to visit their mom which is not alot and it's an interview which took up most of their time i bet so wasn't much of a visit with their mom really
And probably she has seen a lot since she is the oldest. The other siblings are very young and still mommy’s babies. But the older one has gone through everything. So sad. I hope she can process everything one day.. 😔
I'm in tears. When I was done with the video, I sat and thought.. what if my parents went to Jail for months...years...or for life? I wouldn't be the same. I'm just glad I have them today. For anyone who is suffering because their parent(s) is/are in Jail...stay strong. It'll be okay.
My mom was in jail for 2 years and she missed my 11th and 12th birthday and she needs ti gain my trust back and the first time she went ti jail i was told that she was going to the store but she actually went to jail then the second time i was with her in a really small truck with my 2 cousins cause they were staying the night and we were in the truck and passed a cop car amd he saw that we had to many kids in the truck so she went to jail for 2 years and my brithers dad was watching us for a while and then we went to gi stay with our grandma then we went to our aunts house and now we are with our nana and papaw. And shs is out of jsil but i dont know if i can trust her anymore cause she has broken promises to me and just kept doing bad things and she is trying her best ti stop and do better and i knkw she can but she has ti gain my trust back. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Im probably the most dependant person ever lol Im so lazy :/ I use my parents as servents really I mean I dont even dry my own hair or brush my own teeth or wash my own clothes and Ive never done chores except for cleaning spider webs lol I would be so dead
1 like= 1 hug to the kids These parents are missing graduations, birthdays, holidays. This is super hard on the kids. They know their parent did something bad and they also know that they probably won't see their parent for years. The parents are missing so much of the kids child hood that by the time they get out of prison or jail, there is only a little longer until the kids move out.
Yes these parents need another chance at life. Maybe to appreciate the things most mother's cannot. But................... Everyone has to remember they're are rules that have to be followed. I would have always appreciated the fact that most of the kids women give birth to are normal.
Their youngest daughter commented here and said the dad was acting… he didn’t give them a lot of food and he was mentally abusing them…. Find the comment on this video.
@@internet8080 well also just because someone looks like theyre doing the right thing on video doesnt mean that off video it's the same, also there could be some days where things are great and then the next it isnt
Kiera Dorn I would be having a hard time trying to figure out how to cry ...I mean on camera it's gonna be recorded and going to be forever I gotta look better right !ukwiamsaying ?
@@isabellavalencia8026 no-one deserves to suffer domestic abuse, whether it is pyschological or physical. You might say that the person should leave, which sounds straightforward enough, but if money and/or access to resources are a problem, along with people thinking or threatened that they cannot leave can complicate things. Everyone has a right to defend themselves if being attacked.
The little girl who didn't want to speak😭😭..this just breaks my heart. My mother walked out on us when I was a year old too..I suffered immense abuse, physically, mentally and emotionally..27 years later I'm a mom of 2 girls, and I love them dearly..everyday I pray for long life above all else so I can be with them until they no longer need me.
Sweetheart, they will always need you because you've been such a loving mom to them. They will grow up, become independent and have babies of their own, but when life takes a turn, when hiccups and joys come their way, their minds and hearts will say, "I need my mom". And there's nothing wrong with that. 💖
Sorry for the pain you've gone through.. but made it through!! You're amazing because of how strong you are. I'm proud of you for being there for your kids. God bless you and protect you 💖💖💖
I can't stop crying. my dad and mom are both in and out of jail all the time and always say "this is my last time I promise." but that's never true so I currently live with my grandma and its just taken a toll on my soul
Do not join your parents! Your gran ma needs you. You can say it takes a toll on your soul. What about your gran ma.!? HOW, Would she feel if you followed in their foot steps.Your parents may have promised you the sun moon, and stars. They would stay out of jail etc., but, if they are on drugs etc., that has gripped their souls. Nothing to do with you! I am sure they live you but, the devil has his grip on them with drugs etc., Do not walk that road. Best wishes. God loves you.
I have a friend that has a mom behind bars. She told me whenever she is on the phone with her it's hard not to cry. Her mom will be released in December 16th 2017. When she gets back my friend will be a couple months away from 13. If you still have your mom and dad be thankful. I'm thankful for mine.
I started crying (still am while writing this) when the little girl started crying because she didn't want to talk about how it is to hold their mother.
Addison Schwartz MORNING I’M WAITING FOR YOU TO COME AND GET ME AND DO YOU WANT ME TO COME AND PICK YOU GUYS UP AT FIVE AND COME TO MY HOUSE AND GO GET MY MOM AND GET MY STUFF READY FOR BED AND I LOVE YOU
@@n4sti4 What's crazy is that you'd believe anything you hear without actual facts and evidence . I'm not familiar with this case or anything, just saying.
Amber Talbott ya really the two older girls because they're probably about to start they're periods and it would just be awkward to go to the store and buy tampons or pads
Amber Talbott they st least get to see their mom and at that age and I need my mkm but she just died and it's hard cause I will never ever hold her ahajn
Ok both of you are delusional you guys are now assuming all guys are horrible this video isn’t about all of those moms and plus there are dads doing the same thing in the world you guys are actually dumb to think that stuff
How would it be the right thing to stay by someone who isn't there? He could have moved on and the girls would have had a better role model to look up to.
Golden Girl I’d fucking hope my FATHER would look after me because I’m HIS kid it’s not special that a dad is taking care of HIS kids when they have no one else
Son Bardock doesn’t matter if it was self defense she still killed the guy and u don’t even know if it was self defense you only could here her side of the story
The kid literally lived through it, I think at this point if she is gonna hear about it, it's best coming from the mother in the prison rather than some random conversation anywhere else.
Tinnys Town she was using self defense. She should not be in prison right now as her right as an American. Self defense is perfectly okay and who ever her lawyer was must've sucked!
That one mom stabbed her boyfriend who was trying to stab her that is self defense.How is she in prison,and having to serve 9 years missing out on her daughters childhood.#justice
I’m so proud for all these girls but especially katelyn for running up there smiling and hugging her mother she smiled and even though it was hard for her to talk she still showed courage to the camera. I’m so proud of all these beautiful girls
That women who stabbed the father of the little girl if she was doing self defense why would she get 9 years in jail ! She was watching out for her self . That isn't right :(
This video made me cry because it made me think of my amazing dad he hasn't gone to prison he has gone to heaven 6 years ago I miss him for every step I walk
Forever23 Rooker I’m sorry to hear that, I’m sure he misses you and loves you even after all this time, I send my prayers to you and all the people who have lost someone special.
Yes, I am a great, great aunt helping to raise my 4 yr old nephew along with my sister his great Grandmother. His parents don't know what to do with him or what to say when I tell them I just go out and play with him. They are missing out on a wonderful, beautiful and imaginative child but I'm not even thou both knees are bad and I use a walking stick I don't want to miss a moment of him just being a child
I feel like that one woman who stabbed her boyfriend did not deserve to be in jail. She is not a cold blooded killer. It was self defence. Idk. I felt sorry for her and her child. :( :( And all the other parents and kids :( :(
My parents are in jail for drug dealing but I find that my only friend at schools mum is like the best person she will give me food and really helps me through the tough time when my biological parents aren't around ☺️😌
LXJ my parents get out in 2021 in March I week before my birthday!! Although I just got informed that my parents were to dangerous to live with so hopefully I get adopted!!
Mercedes, (was her name?) is serving time in prison for self defense? That's messed up. Her boyfriend tried to kill her and she ended up defending herself by taking him out! And now she gets to miss half of her child's childhood life all because of self defense? A person should be able to defend their self without fear of prison! She should not be in prison for using self defense! Whoever her lawyer was was probably a terrible one because she should not be in prison!
Skylar Jade I know you write this a year ago and you probably don’t give a shit but you’re so right she shouldn’t have to miss her child’s life that makes me want to cry. I wonder if he would’ve gone to jail if she hadn’t killed him edit: I will start a fucking Campaign for her she deserves it she should be able to see her child grow into a beautiful young woman or who ever the hell she wants to be
I have 4 daughters and know how Ruby felt. My oldest is almost 18 and my youngest is 10. When they were younger, I struggled. The days were very long and seemed endless. Stay strong Ruby. You got caught up with a few bad choices but you can grow from it. You can recover from this and be an amazing example. Tears poured out watching you rejoice with your babies.
This video made me cry for real, it really touched me. When I was 4 years old my mom went to prison for 6 years, I only saw her once in those 6 years, but, I am 12, and almost 13 now , and I believe that everyone should be given a second chance, if they screw that up, then, oh well, but, my mom doing way better, and I get to see her more than I did. During the time that she was away, and still I had/have a wonderful family that raised me, and we all helped each other. If you have a parent in prison, just know, that things will get better. This quote by Ed Sheeran is one of my favorites "Everything will be okay in the end, if it is not okay, it is not the end" If you read this far, I hope you have an amazing rest of your day!
Zara Mango it’s not that they dont take care their kid they just made mistakes but they should be forgiven no matter what they should still get to see their kid take my dad for example he tried to burn my grandparents house down because he was taking his bi polar medication with alcohol and that makes people act not them selves he made a mistake he still has the right to take care of me and see me no matter what so I don’t do terrible things when I’m an adult I can make choices of my own and if I do have to take medication (which may happen) I don’t drink alcohol I don’t feel in loved my whole life feeling like something is missing my dad deserves to see me and I deserve to see him it’s important for me
He’s a bad dad he gave us barely any food and he locked up snacks we now live with my mom 10 hour away from my dad I’m Kelsie the youngest from that now
@@snoxh2187 If she only got 9 years for second degree murder, then there were obviously mitigating factors taken into account, like domestic violence. It's men who lie about self-defense to get away with harming their female partners, not women.
Of corse I don’t know the case but I was in a program with a lot of kids with parents in group homes from similar scenarios and it was explained to me if there was a single second where you can get away it’s not self defense anymore… it kinda sucks because I know I wouldn’t want to chance it
No your all wrong he’s a terrible man he hid food he gave us hardly any food and mentally abused us and stuff but we live with our mom now but I’m Kelsie the youngest from that video
Lord have mercy. I'm 66 years old and my mom has been dead over 20 years and I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face for these children. I can't imagine being separated from my mother at that age. We are so connected to our mothers from the womb to the tomb, the thought takes my breath away. God help them all.
Exactly. I watched another jail documentary and a woman was being released and she said “I’ve met a lot of really good people who just made bad decisions” which couldn’t be any more true.
When the little girl couldnt even talk just hit me right in the feels....got a grown man crying. I have a 6yr old daughter that i am raising by myself and i grew up with foster parents. I know exactly how that little girl feels.
Absolutely heartbreaking watching that young woman cry. I can't imagine what these children go through. Hopefully programs like this will help remind the women what is waiting for them at home and keeps them on track to get out, and do what it takes to stay out.
All these women seem like such kind and warm people. It’s hard to believe they’ve all done something that made them have to live behind bars. Our actions don’t always define us. Everyone makes mistakes❤️
*happy fathers day to the amazing dads out there. i never had a father figure in my life, mine was too hungover to even play with me and my sister. but it always warms my heart when i see fathers take care of their children.*
This had me in tears. I just turned and saw my daughter and gave her a big hug and kiss. Sometimes we take the little simple things in life for granted until we don't have them. I wish these ladies can get a second chance at life SOON and be with their loved ones. 🙏🏻💕
Your right, but this is 1x that those Cameras are on them, so that other mothers think twice before ending up like these mothers. It's a very sad situation.
When I seen the oldest daughter cry I felt that and I started to cry because I've been through a similar situation that same year for 3 years. It's hard going through all that pain and trauma being without your mother, not being able to feel safe and normal, but now since that part of my life is over I feel so free and happy.
Much respect to the first dad❤️❤️❤️ 90% of men would have picked up and left kids to the foster system. It's hard to raise a kid alone, much less four, much less all girls, much less when you are a father. Having to deal with female puberty when you are a man is hard. Especially when you don't know what to say when you haven't been through it yourself. Amazing that some men actually step up and take responsibility.
Exactly rape is sooo looked over but for self-defence it's up to 6 to 30 years but rape is no longer than 3 years we need to change massively as a world and a community
This brings tears to me. Some of my friends never grew up with their parents and went through something and were younger than the age of 15. I'm glad I have my parents.
No your wrong he’s a terrible man he hid food and gave us barely any food and he is just overall a terrible man and more details add my snap lechakkelsie I’m Kelsie the youngest
Trumptrain2016 Wall the drug dealer is bad too and he sells stuff that kills ppl and the people who take it can die and the children would take the same path and die. Besides its an addiction, they coulda took it when there kids from other kids and they had no choice.
this made me so emotional, i can’t imagine what any of those children are going through. it must be so difficult being one of those daughters and not being able to see your mom everyday or not being able to go home to see your mom after school. they’re so strong! but that dad is incredible, working 2 jobs to support his daughters and keeping himself together, he should be super proud of himself!
Love and blessings to all these women ,children, and their families that are supporting them. I hope they are all healing. I wish I could hug the girl who couldn't speak and began to cry. I understand how speechless all this can leave you. Thank you for posting.
Life with EC Ive got a fimiluar story, My mom had to leave because my dad was trying to hurt her i miss my dad he was the kindest person ever, I loved him very much, But you have to believen yourself, Stay strong god will always be by your side
OMG REALLY?! That happen to me too!!! My mom left me when I was 3 and I haven’t seen her ever since. I’m 12 now, I’m used to it and I just have anger towards her and soooo many questions
Tropical AGStudios It'll only help both sides. The kids deserve to see their mother, and maybe seeing their kids, and having them visit in jail, will have them make sure when they get it, they never have to visit them in prison again.
As I sit and watch not only this video on mothers seeing their children, I watched the other one about fathers seeing their children, I think how grateful I truly am that I not only get to see my mother every day, but I know that I can wake up to her, knowing she is not in the confines of a concrete room. I am so thankful that I have her in my life, and that I know she is safe. She keeps a roof over my head, hot meals on the table, and running water. She works two jobs, one being shaping the minds of young children, and another as a caterer at Jewish events. I cannot thank her enough. The amount of tears I have shed will never be the amount I should be. All moms are extremely unappreciated. Fathers, too. They have given us life. They have given us everything. They have shaped us to be who we are today. They have corrected us when we were wrong, and praised us when we were right. Mothers are everything. They are beautiful. Not by looks, but by heart. And yes, my mother is beautiful in my eyes. Everyone needs to tell their mother, if they are able, that you love them. With all your heart. Mothers are unappreciated and are not given enough credit for what they have done for us.
I feel so bad that such a private, special moment is posted online for the internet, including their school peers to see. It’s hard enough having an incarcerated parent, but to have the whole world know must be even harder :(
Combined, these two videos received over 30 million views. The publicity surely helped fund this project, and it helped foster empathy for both parents and children.
Honestly, bless that dad for raising 4 daughters while making so many sacrifices. He’s an angel.
Amanda Charlebois many praise those women, so why can't she praise this man that is doing the same as those other moms?
Yes!! I totally agree with you.
Im a single father as well and when i see another father being a man and taking care of his responsibilities it makes me very happy even though we (fathers) are forever being criticized for what other fathers arent doing. We are all judged as a whole and not individually and that truly sadens me.
@@willschautz2664 why is this comment making me sad
He's the dad we all need
Okay, so the one daughter who didn’t wanna talk during the private interview is very clearly upset, she’s obviously got a lot of resentment and such towards this situation so, Ya know, Zooming a Camera in on her is probably not a good isea
Liv Sander yeah that’s what I was thinking 💭
Although I agree, maybe it can serve as a wake up call for other Moms who are struggling with addiction. They are showing the true, raw emotion and trauma this mother has caused her family.
right
She is very beautiful too
Omg I’m soooo sorry 😰😰😰😭😭😭😢
the girl that didn’t talk is clearly so conflicted, she loves her mom but her mom hurt her so bad and lost her trust.
lola yes i agree but also they get to visit their mom which is not alot and it's an interview which took up most of their time i bet so wasn't much of a visit with their mom really
And probably she has seen a lot since she is the oldest. The other siblings are very young and still mommy’s babies. But the older one has gone through everything. So sad. I hope she can process everything one day.. 😔
Right
I think it should be private and not this big celebration, there’s so much mixed and painful feelings 💔
She probably doesn't like cameras either.
Fun fact: we came here after watching "dad spends a day with their kids"
Hiroshi A.M same
hehe lol same
actually, no
Hiroshi A.M same
Indeed we did. And now, it’s the moms next to where it’s WAY MORE emotional because every woman’s job is to bear our children and raise them right.
I'm in tears. When I was done with the video, I sat and thought.. what if my parents went to Jail for months...years...or for life? I wouldn't be the same. I'm just glad I have them today. For anyone who is suffering because their parent(s) is/are in Jail...stay strong. It'll be okay.
I cried too have you seen the Fathers one damn I cried like a baby
My mom was in jail for 2 years and she missed my 11th and 12th birthday and she needs ti gain my trust back and the first time she went ti jail i was told that she was going to the store but she actually went to jail then the second time i was with her in a really small truck with my 2 cousins cause they were staying the night and we were in the truck and passed a cop car amd he saw that we had to many kids in the truck so she went to jail for 2 years and my brithers dad was watching us for a while and then we went to gi stay with our grandma then we went to our aunts house and now we are with our nana and papaw. And shs is out of jsil but i dont know if i can trust her anymore cause she has broken promises to me and just kept doing bad things and she is trying her best ti stop and do better and i knkw she can but she has ti gain my trust back. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Im probably the most dependant person ever lol Im so lazy :/ I use my parents as servents really I mean I dont even dry my own hair or brush my own teeth or wash my own clothes and Ive never done chores except for cleaning spider webs lol I would be so dead
This was so sweet, I think it will help a lot of people😊
Zappy The Star this was really helpful ty
I can’t imagine being 14 years old and not having a mom around to deal with periods or mental health or just anything like that, it must be so hard.
I know. Same!
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True
I have a similar situation my mom has to fly to Germany (I live in Canada) for her job every couple of weeks
This is why it's important for men to be educated on feminine matters so that they know how to properly support their daughters in cases like these.
1 like= 1 hug to the kids
These parents are missing graduations, birthdays, holidays. This is super hard on the kids. They know their parent did something bad and they also know that they probably won't see their parent for years. The parents are missing so much of the kids child hood that by the time they get out of prison or jail, there is only a little longer until the kids move out.
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Yes these parents need another chance at life. Maybe to appreciate the things most mother's cannot.
But...................
Everyone has to remember they're are rules that have to be followed.
I would have always appreciated the fact that most of the kids women give birth to are normal.
It's the parent's fault. They should have thought about that even though i feel sorry for them.
I’m never going to live with my dad
You just want likes
The dad. The DAD. such an amazing person. He’s done so much for his family
Their youngest daughter commented here and said the dad was acting… he didn’t give them a lot of food and he was mentally abusing them…. Find the comment on this video.
He was a shitty father he was acting all nice for this video I’m the youngest kelsie and I now have him blocked on everything and live my mom
@@internet8080 well also just because someone looks like theyre doing the right thing on video doesnt mean that off video it's the same, also there could be some days where things are great and then the next it isnt
As he should
It would make me really uncomfortable if they. Zoomed a camera at my face when I was crying
It would me uncomfortable if I was crying or not I don't like socializing with ppl irl I'm okay online
Yes I would be like
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Kiera Dorn I would be having a hard time trying to figure out how to cry ...I mean on camera it's gonna be recorded and going to be forever I gotta look better right !ukwiamsaying ?
Is that really all your concerned about? 😂
YouNeedSomeMilk 0785 me too 😭😢
It amazes me how Ruby wasn't crying when her littlest daughter was crying and saying she misses her at home I mean I was bawling my eyes out
Pink Pineapple omg same I just got past that point and started crying my dad walked into my room and asked why I was crying
Sameeee I'm bawling my eyes out so hard😭😭😭
She’s probably feels numb
Me too the best of her was to share wipe
Who else came from the...dad spends a day with their kids
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A woman that defends herself or her children from being attacked from a monster should not be put in prison 🙄 PERIOD 😣
Don't believe everything you hear....especially from someone in prison! She is not accepting responsibility for what she has done.
Who knows, it’s possible the violence went both ways. Unfortunately the story might not be clear to the court, even if it was 100% self defense.
EXACTLY
This a joke?
@@isabellavalencia8026 no-one deserves to suffer domestic abuse, whether it is pyschological or physical. You might say that the person should leave, which sounds straightforward enough, but if money and/or access to resources are a problem, along with people thinking or threatened that they cannot leave can complicate things. Everyone has a right to defend themselves if being attacked.
Let’s talk about the news reporter. She was so nice to everybody there, comforting the kids, comforting the inmates, and she was just being so kind.
She shouldn’t be comforting criminals !
@@Kashkan14 wtf
@@lilasayers9298 Ikr
@@lilasayers9298 they should do 1 hour daily of torture do ppl won’t do crimes
@@Kashkan14 um, torture?
The little girl who didn't want to speak😭😭..this just breaks my heart. My mother walked out on us when I was a year old too..I suffered immense abuse, physically, mentally and emotionally..27 years later I'm a mom of 2 girls, and I love them dearly..everyday I pray for long life above all else so I can be with them until they no longer need me.
They will always need you
Sweetheart, they will always need you because you've been such a loving mom to them. They will grow up, become independent and have babies of their own, but when life takes a turn, when hiccups and joys come their way, their minds and hearts will say, "I need my mom". And there's nothing wrong with that. 💖
Sorry for the pain you've gone through.. but made it through!! You're amazing because of how strong you are. I'm proud of you for being there for your kids. God bless you and protect you 💖💖💖
Sorry for the pain you experienced
Youre so strong for staying positive!! Im so sorry for what youve gone through, keep up the awesome work!! 💕
I can't stop crying. my dad and mom are both in and out of jail all the time and always say "this is my last time I promise." but that's never true so I currently live with my grandma and its just taken a toll on my soul
I will pray for you stay strong God loves you and he has a plan for you and your family just BELIEVE it and you will see Gods POWER!
Don’t lose hope darling 🥺
I'm so sorry, but just keep faith that God doesn't break promises. Jesus loves you ♥️♥️
I’m so sorry, it’s been 2 years how is everything?
Do not join your parents! Your gran ma needs you. You can say it takes a toll on your soul. What about your gran ma.!? HOW, Would she feel if you followed in their foot steps.Your parents may have promised you the sun moon, and stars. They would stay out of jail etc., but, if they are on drugs etc., that has gripped their souls. Nothing to do with you! I am sure they live you but, the devil has his grip on them with drugs etc., Do not walk that road. Best wishes. God loves you.
The reporter was so respectful towards the girl. We really need more people like her.
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I salute the father raising his Daughters poor children that suffers he's a Great Father
You're saluting a dad for raising his own children? Setting the bar real low, aren't you?
@Tina Hang not all mums are good? Some kids may seem they like them but loads of mums actually abuse and sexually assault them-
@Tina Hang undercover sexist
@Tina Hang stfu
He’s not he’s a bad dad he gave us barely Any food and I’m Kelsie from that the youngest and he acted in that he was mentally abusing us
I have a friend that has a mom behind bars. She told me whenever she is on the phone with her it's hard not to cry. Her mom will be released in December 16th 2017. When she gets back my friend will be a couple months away from 13. If you still have your mom and dad be thankful. I'm thankful for mine.
Chris Thomson how long was she been behind bars?
Thunder Heart yes this is so true! Remember to tell your mom everyday that you love her. You never know what can happen if you know what I mean.
Chris Thomson Drunk driving
Canada FTW I think 2 or 3 months so far
Thunder Heart thanks
I started crying (still am while writing this) when the little girl started crying because she didn't want to talk about how it is to hold their mother.
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Hi Sally
Addison Schwartz literally same
Addison Schwartz
MORNING I’M WAITING FOR YOU TO COME AND GET ME AND DO YOU WANT ME TO COME AND PICK YOU GUYS UP AT FIVE AND COME TO MY HOUSE AND GO GET MY MOM AND GET MY STUFF READY FOR BED AND I LOVE YOU
@@britanystrickland1058 tf?
6:50 “ I stabbed him”
Wow where is he?
“He’s dead”
Awkward lol
6:39 **
FREE MERCEDES
@@n4sti4 What's crazy is that you'd believe anything you hear without actual facts and evidence . I'm not familiar with this case or anything, just saying.
YASS 😂😂😂
@@yeetfleet473 what does it mean? What free mercedes? Who gets it?
Odile Barka she wasn’t saying it as a joke
mynamesjake Mercedes was one of the moms in prison she stabbed her boyfriend and killed him in self defense
Bless their dad, he's so loyal and hard-working❤️. Can't believe I haven't seen a comment like this yet😂
TheCrazyHorseLover
I know right
Totally agree. Humans expect decency and pick up on negativity. Seemed a good man.
He’s being a father to his children and doing what he’s supposed to do
Amelie Bissell love u
That’s what he’s supposed too do
Its gotta be really hard for the kids. defenitly the older ones they need their mother so much right now at this age.
Amber Talbott ya really the two older girls because they're probably about to start they're periods and it would just be awkward to go to the store and buy tampons or pads
Amber Talbott they st least get to see their mom and at that age and I need my mkm but she just died and it's hard cause I will never ever hold her ahajn
jackie vlogs that's so sad she's in a better place now
Amber Talbott - my mom was put in jail (10 years) when I was 6. I'm 12 now and it's not as hard as you think when you get used to it
cayunicørnx |-/
Omg the interviewer iss so insensitive. Talking about the mom murdering her bf in front of her daughter...
Same like wt f
I know
Exactly!😡
she was defending herself from getting stapped
@@taylor5899 but talking about it in front of a kid isn’t really normal
That's a hell of a man for sticking by her & raising those kids alone.
Ok both of you are delusional you guys are now assuming all guys are horrible this video isn’t about all of those moms and plus there are dads doing the same thing in the world you guys are actually dumb to think that stuff
Maybe you have “a saint of man” father?
How would it be the right thing to stay by someone who isn't there? He could have moved on and the girls would have had a better role model to look up to.
Kris S mother raising children on their own get enough praise. It’s those fathers that don’t get enough credit
Golden Girl I’d fucking hope my FATHER would look after me because I’m HIS kid it’s not special that a dad is taking care of HIS kids when they have no one else
It’s something else with the oldest daughter...I hope she’s okay...
she's probably been used as a surrogate wife and mother. unfortunately this happens a LOT.
@@sarapilankar7429 hey it happens, quite a lot
Tina Hang uh why is he now suddenly a child feel upper
@Tina Hang wtf!?
@Tina Hang that’s a pretty big jump
Mercedes shouldn't be in jail because she defend her self before her boyfriend stabbed her this call self-defense and she served 9 years wtf ?
Athens To 2001 I know right!! So now women are suppose to take abuse! Smh
@Muggie in self defense
She still killed someone
@@gamingwithliya184 self defense.
Son Bardock doesn’t matter if it was self defense she still killed the guy and u don’t even know if it was self defense you only could here her side of the story
I don’t know why they would talk about her stabbing the guy & that he’s deceased in-front of the child
I was thinking the same thing. :-(
Tbh people do it all the time idk why tho
Talking about it isn't the painful thing, things like this are never far from your mind
The reporter didn't have all the facts. I'm sure someone got in trouble over it!
The kid literally lived through it, I think at this point if she is gonna hear about it, it's best coming from the mother in the prison rather than some random conversation anywhere else.
Its crazy how you can go to jail for trying to stop you and your daughter getting killed. Wow.
Tinnys Town she was using self defense. She should not be in prison right now as her right as an American. Self defense is perfectly okay and who ever her lawyer was must've sucked!
In Australia, you are most likely to get away with it :)
Tinnys Town it does however she did kill the person and that is murder no matter what
I agree with this but I would always say be careful about believing these stories. You are hearing her side of it…
Somehow the dad one made me cry more idk why
iixAngel
It’s because you already saw it and you were prepared
Me to
catchaos you mean weren’t
Same
Me too I can relate to that one way more
That one mom stabbed her boyfriend who was trying to stab her that is self defense.How is she in prison,and having to serve 9 years missing out on her daughters childhood.#justice
She should have left
#justice 😂😂😂
There might have been more to the story than that but if it was purely self defense I agree
@@afy6476 you can’t just leave
I’m so proud for all these girls but especially katelyn for running up there smiling and hugging her mother she smiled and even though it was hard for her to talk she still showed courage to the camera. I’m so proud of all these beautiful girls
That women who stabbed the father of the little girl if she was doing self defense why would she get 9 years in jail ! She was watching out for her self . That isn't right :(
I think u would of make a great police for defensive cops I that came out right
Jennifer Aguirre agreed
Jennifer Aguirre I'm not trying to be rude but the mother didn't kill the father
Jennifer Aguirre idk it's so sad and then a rapist gets like 6 months
Jennifer Aguirre Ikr!
This video made me cry because it made me think of my amazing dad he hasn't gone to prison he has gone to heaven 6 years ago I miss him for every step I walk
Forever23 Rooker I’m sorry to hear that, I’m sure he misses you and loves you even after all this time, I send my prayers to you and all the people who have lost someone special.
Me too
Forever23 Rooker sorry for your loss
Awww I feel grateful I have my parents
Helen Heart same
Helen Heart same
Helen Heart same❤️😭😭
Helen Heart me to I love them
Helen Heart Yep so so I. I will always try the best I can to help them.
Watching this - my daughter walked in and asked me to play catch with her.... I couldn’t say no. Time with our children is precious.
Yes, I am a great, great aunt helping to raise my 4 yr old nephew along with my sister his great Grandmother. His parents don't know what to do with him or what to say when I tell them I just go out and play with him. They are missing out on a wonderful, beautiful and imaginative child but I'm not even thou both knees are bad and I use a walking stick I don't want to miss a moment of him just being a child
@@debrahelmlinger6256 lovely example ❤️
I feel like that one woman who stabbed her boyfriend did not deserve to be in jail. She is not a cold blooded killer. It was self defence. Idk. I felt sorry for her and her child. :( :( And all the other parents and kids :( :(
Adwoa Akosah I totally agree sm
Angie paterson yea. It is terrible :'(:'(:'(
Adwoa Akosah ikr that was so sad 😭 its sad that she will only see her child 👶 again when Her little girl his 13.
Jolet Garcia no she will get to see her she just wont get out till she is 13
Jameson Dimarzio well he's dead sooo....
My parents are in jail for drug dealing but I find that my only friend at schools mum is like the best person she will give me food and really helps me through the tough time when my biological parents aren't around ☺️😌
Chemical Pilots Who Like To Fall and Panic that's nice
Chemical Pilots Who Like To Fall and Panic :) when do they get out?
LXJ my parents get out in 2021 in March I week before my birthday!! Although I just got informed that my parents were to dangerous to live with so hopefully I get adopted!!
Chemical Pilots Who Like To Fall and Panic best wishes man
Do your parents love you?
Mercedes, (was her name?) is serving time in prison for self defense? That's messed up. Her boyfriend tried to kill her and she ended up defending herself by taking him out! And now she gets to miss half of her child's childhood life all because of self defense? A person should be able to defend their self without fear of prison! She should not be in prison for using self defense! Whoever her lawyer was was probably a terrible one because she should not be in prison!
Ikr thats stupid
Skylar Jade SO MESSED UP I FEEL SO BAD
Skylar Jade Sorry to get out of the subject,but that is a very good profile picture
Skylar Jade I know you write this a year ago and you probably don’t give a shit but you’re so right she shouldn’t have to miss her child’s life that makes me want to cry. I wonder if he would’ve gone to jail if she hadn’t killed him
edit: I will start a fucking Campaign for her she deserves it she should be able to see her child grow into a beautiful young woman or who ever the hell she wants to be
Julian56MCSM Productions no it’s not she shot her boyfriend because he was abusive and tried to kill her she went to jail because of self defense
I have 4 daughters and know how Ruby felt. My oldest is almost 18 and my youngest is 10. When they were younger, I struggled. The days were very long and seemed endless. Stay strong Ruby. You got caught up with a few bad choices but you can grow from it. You can recover from this and be an amazing example. Tears poured out watching you rejoice with your babies.
The sad part is that they look so innocent.....
xMikee Some are. like Mercedes, it wasn’t her fault. She had to do it or else her child and herself would’ve died.
LING LING GRANGER why was that the most relatable thing ever
@@sarapilankar7429 tell that to mercedes who’s in it for self defense
@@sarapilankar7429 OHH baby, that's SOOO NOT true!
Bruh they are innocent
This video made me cry for real, it really touched me. When I was 4 years old my mom went to prison for 6 years, I only saw her once in those 6 years, but, I am 12, and almost 13 now , and I believe that everyone should be given a second chance, if they screw that up, then, oh well, but, my mom doing way better, and I get to see her more than I did. During the time that she was away, and still I had/have a wonderful family that raised me, and we all helped each other. If you have a parent in prison, just know, that things will get better. This quote by Ed Sheeran is one of my favorites "Everything will be okay in the end, if it is not okay, it is not the end" If you read this far, I hope you have an amazing rest of your day!
Kyaira
Wow, that is a very mature and humble thing to say for someone your age. I hope you and your mom are doing much better. Don't lose that humility
im so glad i have a mom that takes care of me
Zara Mango yeah
Zara Mango it’s not that they dont take care their kid they just made mistakes but they should be forgiven no matter what they should still get to see their kid take my dad for example he tried to burn my grandparents house down because he was taking his bi polar medication with alcohol and that makes people act not them selves he made a mistake he still has the right to take care of me and see me no matter what so I don’t do terrible things when I’m an adult I can make choices of my own and if I do have to take medication (which may happen) I don’t drink alcohol I don’t feel in loved my whole life feeling like something is missing my dad deserves to see me and I deserve to see him it’s important for me
Respect to that father of 4 girls holding it down for his family. You inspire me to be a better dad. Thank you
im cryihg so much i m glad i have my mom :. (
julia's life I know right
I'm like so sad 😔
princess Jessica I'm so sorry sending hugs and positive vibes ❤️️❤️️
princess Jessica my mum is dead
Cheer Julia i know same
Ruby has the best man and husband ever🙏🏽...God bless all the children
He’s a bad dad he gave us barely any food and he locked up snacks we now live with my mom 10 hour away from my dad I’m Kelsie the youngest from that now
@@kelsielechak9618 are you all okay now??
@@utsavshrivastav9853 yes we are we live with my mom and she got a divorce
@@kelsielechak9618 can we talk if thats fine kelsie?
@@utsavshrivastav9853 honestly I’d rather not
I cried when the girl who was holding her moms hand started crying
It broke my heart 😭
Mercedes seems like such a wonderful woman and mother. Truly shameful that she was imprisoned for defending herself. She's not a danger to anyone.
It wasnt self defence... shes obviously lying. So sad so many people believe a murderer who trys to defend/explain his murder
@@snoxh2187 If she only got 9 years for second degree murder, then there were obviously mitigating factors taken into account, like domestic violence. It's men who lie about self-defense to get away with harming their female partners, not women.
Of corse I don’t know the case but I was in a program with a lot of kids with parents in group homes from similar scenarios and it was explained to me if there was a single second where you can get away it’s not self defense anymore… it kinda sucks because I know I wouldn’t want to chance it
@@Amberlily9207 Only for women though. See Kyle Rittenhouse.
I'm glad that the mom is free now :) Hopefully she'll learn to never do crime again!
Self defence, not her fault
Yeah
Overstar Mercedes?
@@pinkmanlyrubberduck6164 defense*
Self defence is not a crime dear
my heart goes out to that dad 😭. i mean 4 girls, that's hard. i couldn't, he gets the dad award of the year ❤️.
Tilly Campbell That Man is a trooper. He HAS to be the one who buys the Tampons.
@@TubboDaKittyCat so? You want an award for that
Tilly Campbell yeah
No your all wrong he’s a terrible man he hid food he gave us hardly any food and mentally abused us and stuff but we live with our mom now but I’m Kelsie the youngest from that video
my dad is behind bars for life I will never get to see him again
Zakaria Rowe sorry
Zakaria Rowe
Get past him. He's not worth it. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Zakaria Rowe u could visit him
What did he committed.?
Zakaria Rowe that’s sad I’m sorry.
Lord have mercy. I'm 66 years old and my mom has been dead over 20 years and I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face for these children. I can't imagine being separated from my mother at that age. We are so connected to our mothers from the womb to the tomb, the thought takes my breath away. God help them all.
The moms seem like they could be great moms who just must have did a stupid choice…
Giana DIY ikr there not bad or stupid moms there just going thro bad times
Ya there not bad people
@@duanep341 eh some are
@@captainfangle2245 they're some bad and stupid moms
Exactly. I watched another jail documentary and a woman was being released and she said “I’ve met a lot of really good people who just made bad decisions” which couldn’t be any more true.
2019 she's home now
Alexis lynn j Jenkins I’m late but that’s great
Turns out she got shanked in prison and passed
@@richardcarson7619 ...not funny!
She went back home 2 years ago -_-
Richard Carson 😂😭
I love my mom so much. 😶 I'm so glad I get to see her
Carmen Reed my mum passed away. You're so lucky
BUBBLESnCANDY I'm so sorry
Tempest Tristan why did you kill her? Lmao tf
My mom is nice I never want her to go
Carmen Reed and dad
“Family is Family” that is the most heartwarming thing I have ever heard
When the little girl couldnt even talk just hit me right in the feels....got a grown man crying. I have a 6yr old daughter that i am raising by myself and i grew up with foster parents. I know exactly how that little girl feels.
I'm glad I can have Christmas with my parents
Yes, I feel blessed to have both of my parents together for Christmas, and we can be happy with no worries
Me too
Princess Rainbows same
Princess Rainbows me too
Princess Rainbows
I literally cried...... now I'm so much more thankful for my mom, as she is the only one that takes care of me after my dad left us when I was 6.
Aww.. I hope things got better for you after that. ;-;
P
Rumoured I am so sorry that happened to you I guess a lot of people are like me who have issues with their parents
Lol same here
I don't even know when my dad left me but I do know he wasnt there for me when I was born I have only seen him 1 one time it was for like 10 minutes
Absolutely heartbreaking watching that young woman cry. I can't imagine what these children go through. Hopefully programs like this will help remind the women what is waiting for them at home and keeps them on track to get out, and do what it takes to stay out.
man i miss my mum she not here anymore ... i really hope should would come back from heaven
I am sorry for your lose she is in a better place and I just lossed my dog.
princess Emily I'm so sorry
princess Emily I'm sorry for your lost. I love plenty of pets and my grandpa
princess Emily So sorry
princess Emily
All these women seem like such kind and warm people. It’s hard to believe they’ve all done something that made them have to live behind bars. Our actions don’t always define us. Everyone makes mistakes❤️
*happy fathers day to the amazing dads out there. i never had a father figure in my life, mine was too hungover to even play with me and my sister. but it always warms my heart when i see fathers take care of their children.*
This had me in tears. I just turned and saw my daughter and gave her a big hug and kiss. Sometimes we take the little simple things in life for granted until we don't have them. I wish these ladies can get a second chance at life SOON and be with their loved ones. 🙏🏻💕
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When they mentioned the person who came up with this I was already thinking, 'bless the person who came up with this, bless them'
I dont feel like this is right because the time she can spend with her daughters and husband they are bugging her with cameras
Mariela Lazo i mean i kinda agree but this is only 10 minutes out of the whole day
Alanis Jones they would have been filming for more than 10 minutes but ok
They had a choice if they wanted to be filmed, and the decided they did!!!!
Yeah. These kids emotions shouldn’t be so openly documented especially on a day like this.
Your right, but this is 1x that those Cameras are on them, so that other mothers think twice before ending up like these mothers. It's a very sad situation.
When I seen the oldest daughter cry I felt that and I started to cry because I've been through a similar situation that same year for 3 years. It's hard going through all that pain and trauma being without your mother, not being able to feel safe and normal, but now since that part of my life is over I feel so free and happy.
Mercedes doesn't deserve that, it was in self defence.
Yes, true but the man died from the injuries and that becomes second degree murder which becomes an offense.
@Austin Hernandez she did comit a crime, although its not really a crime... But since he died from the self defense she had technically murdered him
@@wendyhtfld56 you wouldn't get arrested if it was for self defense tho.
Wendy Hatfield True
Wendy Hatfield she shouldn’t be in jail if he tried to kill her.
For the 3% of people that see this go up to your mom give her a big hug and tell her how much you love her.
Erin Culman yeh sad don't forget the parents get to see there kids if they good behaviour
I can't my mother died!
I can’t my mum isn’t allowed to see me
I literally started crying when the girl was cryjng😭😭😭
Oh gosh , the sacrifices i have made for my kids. I only hope i don't regret it tomorrow because those kids are my life.
Much respect to the first dad❤️❤️❤️ 90% of men would have picked up and left kids to the foster system. It's hard to raise a kid alone, much less four, much less all girls, much less when you are a father. Having to deal with female puberty when you are a man is hard. Especially when you don't know what to say when you haven't been through it yourself. Amazing that some men actually step up and take responsibility.
I think that would be a very bad dad
I think i
He probably jst isnt telling anyone behind the cameras that he is dating someone
Seemed like good guy. God bless him
Wtf u mean 90% u don't do fucking research
10:04 broke my heart!!! That poor little boy and his mama. Kids really suffer from this, it's not right or fair to them.
Me too
Allelusivepieceofmind omg I was going to cry at that part
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😢
Damn, I actually cried during this video because my aunt is in prison but she is like a mother for me...😫😭😭😭
Little Pup same
10:05 this...THIS IS THE SHOT THAT HURT
the chattering lips and everything.. broke my heart.
My mom was sentenced to prison for 8 eight years and I get to see her when I am 13 or 14. I wish I can at least spend 1 day with my mom right now. 😭😭😭
I'm always there for you.
Stay strong love. 💗
The day will come 😊
Just sleep eat repeat then time will pass and she will be home
Sorry to hear that....😖
Exactly rape is sooo looked over but for self-defence it's up to 6 to 30 years but rape is no longer than 3 years we need to change massively as a world and a community
Exactly it should be the same if not more years.
This brings tears to me. Some of my friends never grew up with their parents and went through something and were younger than the age of 15. I'm glad I have my parents.
The dad is amazing trying to do everything for his kids to be happy. 😊
Now that's what I call a "Super Dad"'❤️
No your wrong he’s a terrible man he hid food and gave us barely any food and he is just overall a terrible man and more details add my snap lechakkelsie I’m Kelsie the youngest
Scotty Barns made the program. Thank you so much for letting children see there mothers again.
My mom is in prison for drugs and it's been 5 yrs. I love you mommy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😢😢😫😭
Jay im so sorry
I hope the deug dealer gets a life sentence
Captain Fangle actually it’s not the drug dealers fault it the person that is dumb enough to buy them he’s no making you you have a choice to say no
Very, sorry to hear.
Trumptrain2016 Wall the drug dealer is bad too and he sells stuff that kills ppl and the people who take it can die and the children would take the same path and die. Besides its an addiction, they coulda took it when there kids from other kids and they had no choice.
this made me so emotional, i can’t imagine what any of those children are going through. it must be so difficult being one of those daughters and not being able to see your mom everyday or not being able to go home to see your mom after school. they’re so strong! but that dad is incredible, working 2 jobs to support his daughters and keeping himself together, he should be super proud of himself!
he’s not incredible i’m the one who couldn’t talk in the video and we are all now living happy with my mom while he sits around.
@@kaitlynlechak852 bruh i smell bs, what happened to the extra years she’s supposed to do 💀
Am I the only one crying... ok just me I will like my own comment 😭😭❤️❤️
Your not alone
Rose K 😭
Your not alone, i tried to hold it in but it didnt work
me to
I can't stop crying 😭😭 you are not the only one
That's a awesome Dad I'm glad these little girls have him at the end of the day ♥️
He was a shitty father he was acting all nice for this video I’m the youngest kelsie and I now have him blocked on everything and live my mom
It’s so amazing to know that they are back together now bless that family ❤️
I've never cried this much in my entire life...bless them ❤️
my mum died... she never even saw my childhood and my birthday present from her is that she died...she died before my 2nd birthday
😭😭 I’m so sorry!
I’m sorry😭😭😭😢😢😢
Sometimes things happened but make sure you do things that your mother would have been very proud of you!
what does this have to do with the video lmfao attention seeking
@@deadlycoochie5439 a lost of mother is not necessarily a death.
Bruh at 4:20 this man asked the dumbest question
🤣😂
420
Scott Austin ikr😂
Scott Austin “coloring” 😂
Ik right
Mom if your reading this just know I love you so so much!
Love and blessings to all these women ,children, and their families that are supporting them. I hope they are all healing. I wish I could hug the girl who couldn't speak and began to cry. I understand how speechless all this can leave you. Thank you for posting.
I wish I got to see my mother, but she moved alway and left me and my brothers when I was only 3.. 😰😭 she’s not in jail or anything she just.. idek 😭😰
silent V I’m in tears! Thank you so much! 😭💗❤️
@Private One that was very long to read, But yes,Everybody is unique in their very way, And May The holy spirit Bless Your soul.
Life with EC Ive got a fimiluar story, My mom had to leave because my dad was trying to hurt her i miss my dad he was the kindest person ever, I loved him very much, But you have to believen yourself, Stay strong god will always be by your side
OMG REALLY?! That happen to me too!!! My mom left me when I was 3 and I haven’t seen her ever since. I’m 12 now, I’m used to it and I just have anger towards her and soooo many questions
If you ever have children you can learn from her mistakes and it can make you a great mom
this is so sweet. I understand these women have commited crimes, but it is so sweet to see them reunite with their babies.
Tropical AGStudios It'll only help both sides. The kids deserve to see their mother, and maybe seeing their kids, and having them visit in jail, will have them make sure when they get it, they never have to visit them in prison again.
You should do older siblings seeing each other for a day too.
I’d be a mess. My big sibling is everything to me
I could only wish to see my oldest brother (my father figure)
2021 here 👍 came here after watching the dad's version. God bless the organizers. This is just pure humanity and love.
As I sit and watch not only this video on mothers seeing their children, I watched the other one about fathers seeing their children, I think how grateful I truly am that I not only get to see my mother every day, but I know that I can wake up to her, knowing she is not in the confines of a concrete room. I am so thankful that I have her in my life, and that I know she is safe. She keeps a roof over my head, hot meals on the table, and running water. She works two jobs, one being shaping the minds of young children, and another as a caterer at Jewish events. I cannot thank her enough. The amount of tears I have shed will never be the amount I should be. All moms are extremely unappreciated. Fathers, too. They have given us life. They have given us everything. They have shaped us to be who we are today. They have corrected us when we were wrong, and praised us when we were right. Mothers are everything. They are beautiful. Not by looks, but by heart. And yes, my mother is beautiful in my eyes. Everyone needs to tell their mother, if they are able, that you love them. With all your heart. Mothers are unappreciated and are not given enough credit for what they have done for us.
Well spoken
I feel so bad that such a private, special moment is posted online for the internet, including their school peers to see. It’s hard enough having an incarcerated parent, but to have the whole world know must be even harder :(
Combined, these two videos received over 30 million views. The publicity surely helped fund this project, and it helped foster empathy for both parents and children.
im sure abc asked for permission to interview and follow them
I'm so sorry for everyone who doesn't have they're mom😭
Coco Love its okay she's getting out in 5 days
Thank you. I miss my mom. She is in Heaven now :(
SAS- ASMR & N.E Let's Eat Are The Best! Sorry to hear that
Powerful. I was crying. Thank God for every day you get to spend with your children. Everyday.