I didn't say No one cared about this woman. I said "No one SEEMED to care but I know everyone handles things like this differently" I do my best to articulate what I saw and how I personally felt at those times. Every person deals with trauma in their unique way and for some..pretending like it never happened is how they handle it. Please keep in mind, when watching my channel, these experiences, feelings, stories and opinions ARE MY OWN. I will not sugar coat things because some people will take offense. I will be blunt, upfront and honest about it all. Thank you for understanding 🖤💯 Love you guys!!!
Jessica Kent the end result of great journalistic media, is comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable (try n change my mind). It’s what I expect of people in the field to do. It is what lends itself best to the truth and fact. Because, when the picture gets painted of things as they truly are; that is inevitably what will happen. Jess you do an amazing job at this. No muss no fuss just pure impact. We come from two different sides of the line (Con v Cop) but I know that what comes from you is truth. Nothing more and nothing less. It’s what I respect about you...it’s what I have come to expect of you. Through your channel, through your truth; the result is as I stated above. Those who are afflicted I’m sure feel some comfort in seeing their story being told through you; and those who are too comfortable, now find themselves squirming a bit. Keep grinding homie! You’re doing great work!
@@JessicaKent please watch my video about Marcia Powell who died while in an outdoor holding cage used for segregation. I would really appreciate your comments and suggestions on it. Unless people like us speak out nothing will ever change. 😢💔
Mama Bear - humans technically are animals edit: by saying this I mean no animal nor human should ever have to go thru this, we shouldn’t lower our standards for animals under any circumstance Bc they’re living , breathing beings as well.
My gf has had a few seizures. She only had one in front of me and it was by far the SCARIEST thing I ever experienced in my life...I can only imagine how that inmate felt 😢
My ex boyfriend seen me have a seizure and he said it was the scariest thing he had ever seen in his entire life. Things don’t usually scare him so I was surprised how much it affected him 😕 I was watching a football game with him and then just woke up on the floor. I’m sure it was very scary for you, just make sure you know what to do or how to handle it if it were to happen again so it won’t be quite as scary if it happens again. Ya never know!
I’ve seen many guys drop and have seizures while locked up and thankfully every time they were outside of their cell. However, it is pretty shocking at first. After a while it becomes normal and just causes movement to be postponed until the situation is handled.
My best friend had several seizures a day, we used to call them drops because he'd just randomly drop and seize, so from about 6 maybe 7 I knew how to assist and get a seizing person into safety and recovery. They've never scared me but I can certainly see why/how they'd scare people
I'm epileptic and it has scared the hell out of my family and friends when a seizure strikes. But I've seen others have seizures and it's terrifying. Seizures were once thought to be demonic possession and not to sound insensitive but no wonder they believed that before modern medicine. The person having the seizure looks almost like a zombie between the way seizures look and sound...they're nightmares to watch.
Nikita SantaMaria agreed, get her to do it. It’s not your story to tell, nice that you want to get it out there. If she’s inside a long time, I would incorporate it into a channel of many facets of crim justice, not just her stories as it’s only hearsay to you and you don’t know her experience directly. However, maybe you could talk about YOUR experience? Perspective of someone who knows someone intimately who’s in prison a long time? If you would be comfortable to share.
“You may blind my eyes, shackle my limbs, deprive me of liberty, stop me in the deepest darkest dungeons. But I will still find a crack to see the sun, even if it’s a crack in my own head.” - James Kenny after spending 496 days in a segregated dungeon in the 1830s for something he didn’t do. The guards actually framed and hung that poem where he was held in Ireland. The prisoners would have to hang from the ceiling twice a day when the tide came in (they were near water) to not drown, some even had to carve areas in the roof so they would have enough room to breathe.
You have so much experience for someone so young. This is great content for people who are heading down the wrong track. I wish you all the success in the world!
Jessica I can't imagine where you get your strength I'm a US Marine Corps grunt vet and I don't think I could make it thru what you have. Your stories literally bring tears to my eyes, I'm glad you share your stories. SEMPER FI
That’s horrible…lucky I’ve never had to deal with someone committing suicide but a girl did die in a car accident……the school staff kept trying to push things along as normal but the students weren’t having it, no one talked in the halls or in class, good students started failing, people would randomly burst into tears in the middle of class, the school eventually brought in councillors this went on for *weeks* until her funeral then things slowly started going back to normal but the students fought so hard against everything just going back to normal and I’m glad they did. She was a lovely person. I think it’s so heartless for people to just return to normal immediately after something like that and I get everyone reacts differently but, acting like it didn’t happen at all? Horrible.
The girl that hung herself was only 16...she did end up living...I got released right after that but I still keep in contact with her mom...her mom was actually locked up at the same time too!!!
Thank God. I became close with a girl who was in for murder that she truly was set up by her boyfriend. We became close.. We met as usual on wednesday night at the library..she was her smiley cheery self. The next morning..we were locked down..why? She killed herself my lil darling RIP JS .. So happy your friend survived!!!❤
@@jazzyyoyo8244 I may be totally wrong but I believe sometimes someone that young can be tried as an adult and sent to a prison just like any adult would. Mind you I don't know that for sure.
Oh god, this is just awful. How can anybody be released out of prison without having had a proper therapy is unbelivable. Jessica, thanks for opening my eyes to the prison reality every day ❤
I've watched all of your videos and this was the hardest one to get through. This one hurt. I salute you for keeping your sanity Jessica. The fact that you are home and able to function as a citizen, mother to your girls and partner to Reece is amazing. You should be proud of yourself.
Young lady, don't get down on yourself for this dramatically affecting you....it's because you are a good human being in your heart and it is why you are in recovery for your daughter. Thanks for sharing this story!
Thank you for giving a trigger warning. I have struggled and still struggle with self harming. I continued to watch this video and it hit me hard. I’m so sorry you had to witness that woman taking her life. I have tried several times and was extremely lucky that I survived. The one time I tried to h*ng myself, my best friend was able to get me down before it was too late. I can’t imagine what it would be like to know that someone didn’t get to her in time. I’m doing a bit better now, and had been clean for about a year, but lockdown/quarantine messed me up again. I started self harming again at the start, but I’m proud to say as of today, I’ve been about 2 months clean. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest with us about what you’ve been through and seen. You are amazing, so strong, and are a role model for me and so many people. Love you❣️❣️❣️
By telling the story of this woman, even though you may not have known her personally, you have shown that at least on person on the tier did care..you. You have kept her memory alive through this channel. Thank you for giving us a peak into a world that most people could never comprehend. Congrats on your sobriety! Stay strong and keep pushing forward.
Hey beautiful. I feel like your videos should seen by more people. Speaking the truth about the corruption in prisons and jails. Thankyou Jessica for helping me see how stupid some of the things I have been doing. Much love from Australia.
What your describing is PTSD. Many first responders, military men feel same way. You witness a very traumatic event and then cannot come to grips why everyone else is living their daily lives like normal.. the day is not normal. Yet normal things are happening around you while your in shock. Never forget God is there.. with you. He hates the feeling yet is there to comfort you when you turn to him. Hope you the best.
I just posted on this on her this AMs video. I also have grand mal seizures.. And the cops would tell me I was lying..always. People would back me up who saw them..they didn't care. Wouldn't call medical..no keppra..no anything. It is absolutely inhumane. This was every time I was in as I struggled with my addiction. the girls had to take care of me the best they could.
Jen Liz I’m so sorry... I’m glad you had people there to help. The system needs to be changed & whether you’re addicted or not, you should be taken care of... it’s called ethics.... I hope you’re doing well 💕
my good friend recently spent 11 months in seg. I couldnt imagine. Thank you Jess for sharing your experiences. Ive never been incarcerated but always had the mindset as a child "do the crime do the time" and i didnt feel sorry for them.. my perspective now, is totally different. thanks again for sharing.
I literally got chills when you mentioned that no one cared or did anything for three hours. This is disgusting the way women are treated. The way people in general are treated is disgusting. I hope things can be made better. Things need to be changed and this needs awareness brought to it.
You’re such an interesting person to watch. I have had a lot of struggles with addiction and childhood trauma and to see that you’ve been to the HONEST BOTTOM and made your way out and can articulate what you went thru sooo well is inspiring af. And I appreciate clicking on these vids because it feels like seeing a friend. Mad respect for you girl. You have really picked yourself back up in a beautiful way and to me that really shows a persons strength and integrity... great fucking job!! 👏🏼💖
This video is so important. I have no words for how amazingly brave you are for sharing this story. Watching someone commit suicide/ knowing someone who committed suicide is unbearable. I don't know many people on the outside world who don't get some form of mental help when involved in something like this, Inmates are no different and it breaks my heart that nothing was done to help you and the others in that unit. Something really needs to change.
The stories you share really made me think twice about what I was doin last year, I’m back in school now and I’ve stopped messing around I’m from upstate Ny. Thank you for sharing your life❤️
That just shows how much you do care and how some people especially in prison, don’t have any empathy for anybody most of the time anyway. Love ❤️ your stories your an awesome person! 🌸
Dude, Jess....the fresh fruit thing in jail, so relatable... I legit thought about that so much in jail, along with how you just have so little variety in drinks, jail just so thoroughly makes you realize just how many countless dozens of things that both yourself and people in general take for granted in every day life...
You should do a video on Female Prison Relationships.. and discuss how long periods of confinement influences a females needs and desires, such as women who are 100% straight on the outs will most likely get into a gay relationship, or a relationship with a guard.. or in general with someone they normally wouldn’t on the outside, bcus long periods of confinement causes most woman to long for affection and an emotional connection during that time, as opposed to male inmates who normally get into it just looking to satisfy sexual desires. Also- you could discuss the “family” dynamics that go on in prison:: like how some women kinda play “house”, where usually a stud will be the “Dad” and her gf is the “mom”and they have “kids” who call them Mom and Dad. I think that would make for a very interesting video, definitely a very interesting topic for those who don’t know about it, and definitely Lots to discuss! Would love to hear your take on it !
Honestly, hearing you speak about all that sounds like a horror movie to me. I'm from Germany with a very different prison and justice system and before discovering your channel I had no idea, how things got handled in America. It sounds so bad and I feel so so bad for everybody that has to go through that, no matter what they did. Absolutely nobody deserves torture. I hope that things will get better, keep speaking up, love your channel
The work you are doing here is so important. Thank you for putting your heart on the line so people can hear these stories. I hope you have the support you need - reliving these moments can't be easy. You're incredible!
I think segregation should be illegal. It’s completely inhumane and the UN declares that more than 15 days in seg is TORTURE. No one should have to go through this.
I just want to say that I am so impressed by you. I honestly think they should do a movie about your life. I think there is such a stereotype that people with addiction are not the most intelligent. You are obviously very well spoken and a very bright lady. You have a very bright future ahead of you.
You are so strong for being able to unearth these painful memories to show people the reality and the darkness of prison. You are so strong and I know just from the change in my perspective from the awareness you’ve brought me that your work makes a difference.
This is personally scary I get seizures due to a birth defect and I’ve had one while I was alone before and I can say that is the scariest thing ever. I can’t imagine a bunch of people being around and no one helping me.... I’m so sorry you had to see that and I’m so sorry that woman had to go through that. May she Rest In Peace and paradise
I love your videos....but that was one of the most powerful videos I have seen. I myself also have done some time in a county. Just from the news alone you can tell Colorado is very unfair on how they treat women inmates, it's a disgrace!!! Your videos are an inspiration!! I would love to hear more of what you know and have experienced in seg....I've only been sober for 72hours now, and the struggle is real, lol, your videos have helped me to want to get sober and try and stay that way!!! Thank you for all your positive words and encouragement.....you do make a difference....ride or die fan for life!!!!!
The last story really got to me. I've never been to prison, but I've been at the psych ward for a few nights a couple of times. I know how lonely that felt, and what it did to me mentally. I can't imagine being in solitary confinement in prison, and struggling with what that woman was struggling with. Such a sad story. I think it's impossible for us "outsiders" to understand the situation fully, but I can only imagine how traumatizing it must be to see something like that.
Just FYI they no longer recommend you put anything in anyone’s mouth when they have a seizure. They say to just move everything away that might hurt them and let them seize.
Jessica - I don't know how you keep it together making these videos. You are just sharing your experience. How do people undermine what your trying to convey. People need to know the mistreatment in county jail and in prisons. These are human beings not caged animals. Please keep up the fright for reform. There are thousands of us that have your back.
I don't know if it's only me who always rushes to check the number of views whenever I tap on your video and every times im praying i see 500k plus. That certainly makes me feel good knowing you are doing good. Much love... Greetings to the coolest man on internet, Reese
Hi Jessica, I have a lot of respect for you. In spite of having gone through so much, you have managed to turn your life around in a way that few people could. Happy to see everything is working out for you.
Omg I’m only 5 min in and I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I have epilepsy and have seized while I was alone and hit my head so hard on the floor it bust open and I woke up in a pool of blood. The fact that this happened to her with so many people around who could have helped is so awful 😢 edit: Jessica- I’m sorry you had to watch that go down when you knew what to do to help I can’t imagine. Beyond frustrating.
My heart aches for the woman & men that go into the system that is so corrupt. I agree that prison is must for some, but there is much more that I feel could be done to help. Thank you for such an amazing story time Jess, I'm sure it's super hard to relieve those times in your life. But I know you do it for a purpose, and for that I am so grateful. 🖤❤
My mate spent all of his time in county on 23/1 (danger to himself/others, when booked he was suicidal). He's been trying to get across to me what that very extended period was like, and the mental trauma of it (he's a little... off from the whole experience). This video helps put his view in perspective.
I just want to say thank you these videos you take me away from my own mental health you will never know how much you've helped I get in every night from work and look forward to your videos and re watch older videos. I wanted to say thank you for helping me. I've never been to prison and wouldn't want to after your story times but wow you are so strong you should be so proud of yourself I love your positivity and your family chanel your cute love and positive vibes always to you xxxx💕💕💕
I was about a week in county and had a seizure in my cell from Xanax withdrawals. I had been in GP for about 3-4 days, ad the seizure, and woke up in a medical tank in a cell all by myself. I had no idea how long I had been there, it was a padded cell, I had no clothes only a blanket, and was pretty disoriented. At some point I asked a guard what happened, he told me I had been in that cell for a couple days having seizures. Turns out I had a seizure in my cell, got taken to medical, put in a padded single cell butt ass naked, and had a few more seizures. I have no idea how many seizures I had but it was over the course of maybe 4 days. Then I spent a couple weeks in that cell, then went to a medical pod that was open dorm for about month, then went back into GP, but a different pod then I was in at first. I didn't go back to the original pod because it had filled up while I was gone. Usually people find out what happened to people that leave, especially in county. I did see someone from that original pod when I was going to court. He told me it was pretty wild the way they handled it, but couldn't really tell me too much before we got split up going back to our cells, but the look on his face was the look you give someone when you're like damn bro I didn't think I'd see you again lol.
I have hope that Girls like the ones that died here, Will be ressurrected and have a chance to live again without the events or upbringing that caused them so much pain.
Dying from neglect in jail, in the USA, is depressingly commonplace. My cousin is a former jailer and they even considered withdrawal a part of punishment (mind you that this was county jail where they haven't even been convicted of a crime yet). Watching inmates suffer was part of some jailers entertainment. He couldn't stomach it anymore so he quit.
You are a very empathetic good person. I wish more inmates and especially prison staff were more caring about the individuals in segregation. I'm so happy you are a success because I know the recidivism rate is so high. Continued good luck in your future!
I think it's very sad how dehumanizing prison can be. I think human beings can be very cruel to each other and when one group of people are given absolute control over another group, such as prisoners, the group that rules often become tyrants. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Can you make a video on how you got started on drugs? I know for me personally it was due to trauma but I was lucky enough I never served any jail time. The whole war on drugs is such bs. Love you Jessica!
I love your videos! You have a fantastic tone and way with words which really gets your point across. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd love to see a video about the different treatment women face. X
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Wow this just made me cry, so heartbreaking 😢 when you said that everyone just went back to normal it kind of reminded me of when I was in an abusive relationship, I would get hit in the face and 30 minutes later I’m watching a funny movie with him like nothing happened. I just became numb or even immune to it all, I can only assume that’s what it’s like for people in prison, so much trauma. My relationship was like prison and it dehumanized me.
I love listening to you, you are such a good storyteller. I could listen to you for hours. Also you are so sweet in the way that you are so considerate. You are such a strong person Jess❤️
I didn’t get Brian’s last name to look up his channel. Thank you for your honesty and straight forward ness, much needed in this world. Color coating does no one any good.
I used to work at the only level one trauma hospital for VT and upstate NY. I had several experiences with inmates coming in as a patient but one of the most memorable was a man in his 30’s. He had had a heart attack and by the time he made up to ICU they had already restarted his heart twice. His family was able to come and see him and he coded again. As we were doing our fourth round of CPR the family asked us to stop and they stood around him and prayed as he passed. I’m glad his family was able to be there, not everyone is so lucky.
Love what you do, beautiful presence, storytelling & most of all helping the Scarlett Letters survive. Not the same girl at 14. Crazy huh. Daughter probably saved your life & flipped it. Keep doing what you’re doing you’re meant to do this you’ll only get better & affect more.
I’m a nursing student (in Australia) and my last placement was at a women’s prison. I was so shocked at how they were treated....I’d ask the guard to bring in a patient and they’d ‘correct’ me by saying ‘inmate’ which pissed me off. They are people, and while they are with me they are my patient. I was in a mental health unit and some of the women were so unwell that they clearly needed a hospital, not a prison.
Your story of this woman, reminds me of what happened to my spouses best friend. He was an alcoholic for years, but anyways towards the end of his passing no one in our group was going to support it or let him drink around us because we wanted him to get help. I remember being able to visit him before this happened, he stopped by our place and came by to hang out like a week before this happened and I want to believe that was Gods way of letting them say goodbye to each other. So anyways, he had gotten to the point where if he wasn’t able to drink for maybe 6-12 hours he would go through DTs and could possibly have a seizure and pass. The night he passed away he was put in jail for drinking in public, none of the guards listened to him when he told them this, they thought he was over exaggerating and he wasn’t. I know which place he had to stay locked up in (had to stay there myself overnight a couple times lol) and they will not check on inmates for literal hours like a full night or a full day. My spouses best friend passed away in jail on the cold concrete floor, at 28 years old. I felt so bad after hearing that, so many flaws within our justice system. So many. Another one of our friends was basically charged with robbing peoples cars even though it wasn’t him that did it, he was just homeless and wanted a place to sleep and it was this guy in the car with them, so they put his face on our local news stations how they caught the “car robbers” in our local area. That’s what made me realize maybe some of these criminals aren’t doing what they said they did… the problem with this was he had already been charged with robbery and done his time in prison years before that happened so that’s why they automatically thought it was him when they checked the car. He still had to serve 6 months in prison for something he didn’t do.
wow that was heavy. thank you for sharing your story, always in such educated yet personal way. much respect girl. and i noticed that your neck got red when talking about all this - i only did, b/c i'm the same, i get all flushed when i get emotional - and i can't imagine what you must've felt. lots of love.
I didn't say No one cared about this woman. I said "No one SEEMED to care but I know everyone handles things like this differently" I do my best to articulate what I saw and how I personally felt at those times. Every person deals with trauma in their unique way and for some..pretending like it never happened is how they handle it. Please keep in mind, when watching my channel, these experiences, feelings, stories and opinions ARE MY OWN. I will not sugar coat things because some people will take offense. I will be blunt, upfront and honest about it all. Thank you for understanding 🖤💯 Love you guys!!!
Jessica Kent the end result of great journalistic media, is comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable (try n change my mind). It’s what I expect of people in the field to do. It is what lends itself best to the truth and fact. Because, when the picture gets painted of things as they truly are; that is inevitably what will happen.
Jess you do an amazing job at this. No muss no fuss just pure impact. We come from two different sides of the line (Con v Cop) but I know that what comes from you is truth. Nothing more and nothing less. It’s what I respect about you...it’s what I have come to expect of you.
Through your channel, through your truth; the result is as I stated above. Those who are afflicted I’m sure feel some comfort in seeing their story being told through you; and those who are too comfortable, now find themselves squirming a bit.
Keep grinding homie! You’re doing great work!
@@gman5338 perfectly said
@El Lobo I understand completely where you're coming from as a former officer. Thank you for taking the time to hear my perspective.
@@JessicaKent please watch my video about Marcia Powell who died while in an outdoor holding cage used for segregation. I would really appreciate your comments and suggestions on it. Unless people like us speak out nothing will ever change. 😢💔
I really want to see that video on how prisons are sexist!
“Let me know in the comments below if you want to see a video on *insert topic here*”. Yes. Always yes.
yes! All the videos of all the topics please
Yes exactly
“If you want that video, let me know”
Yes, Jess.. we ALWAYS WANT THE VIDEOS 😂
So true 😂😂😂
Jesus. You should write a book about your experiencies in jail. It would be a bestseller!!
joan6 agreed!!!
I actually think she’s writing a book about her life ❤️
@@vm8643 thanks!
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I dont think so they are more then 2 millions americans in jail
It blows my mind that no one gives a second thought to putting a human being in segregation for YEARS.😭
Ali Duran animals don't even deserve that quality of life. 🙁
Mama Bear - humans technically are animals edit: by saying this I mean no animal nor human should ever have to go thru this, we shouldn’t lower our standards for animals under any circumstance Bc they’re living , breathing beings as well.
Pugz 🙄🙄🙄
Mama Bear have a nice day:)
Pugz 🖕
God bless the souls of those women, may they rest in peace.
Jessica: I wanna take you guys now to a maximum security prison.
Me: please don't....
My gf has had a few seizures. She only had one in front of me and it was by far the SCARIEST thing I ever experienced in my life...I can only imagine how that inmate felt 😢
Rubi Gee, I'm an epileptic, and it freaks my mom out, the times I've had a seizure in front of her, too. I feel for the inmate as well.
My ex boyfriend seen me have a seizure and he said it was the scariest thing he had ever seen in his entire life. Things don’t usually scare him so I was surprised how much it affected him 😕 I was watching a football game with him and then just woke up on the floor. I’m sure it was very scary for you, just make sure you know what to do or how to handle it if it were to happen again so it won’t be quite as scary if it happens again. Ya never know!
I’ve seen many guys drop and have seizures while locked up and thankfully every time they were outside of their cell. However, it is pretty shocking at first. After a while it becomes normal and just causes movement to be postponed until the situation is handled.
My best friend had several seizures a day, we used to call them drops because he'd just randomly drop and seize, so from about 6 maybe 7 I knew how to assist and get a seizing person into safety and recovery. They've never scared me but I can certainly see why/how they'd scare people
I'm epileptic and it has scared the hell out of my family and friends when a seizure strikes. But I've seen others have seizures and it's terrifying. Seizures were once thought to be demonic possession and not to sound insensitive but no wonder they believed that before modern medicine. The person having the seizure looks almost like a zombie between the way seizures look and sound...they're nightmares to watch.
I really want to hear about your take on females inmates in prison. I’m interested in what you have to say.
Rhea Galarneau well check out all her other prison vids
I have many stories from my friend inside a women's prison in Florida , I may start making videos to share her stories and experiences while in there
Nikita SantaMaria tell your friend to make a RUclips channel. It’s not really the same hearing second hand stories.
Dewi Lew she would if she could but unfortunately she’s in for life
Nikita SantaMaria agreed, get her to do it. It’s not your story to tell, nice that you want to get it out there. If she’s inside a long time, I would incorporate it into a channel of many facets of crim justice, not just her stories as it’s only hearsay to you and you don’t know her experience directly. However, maybe you could talk about YOUR experience? Perspective of someone who knows someone intimately who’s in prison a long time? If you would be comfortable to share.
“You may blind my eyes, shackle my limbs, deprive me of liberty, stop me in the deepest darkest dungeons. But I will still find a crack to see the sun, even if it’s a crack in my own head.” - James Kenny after spending 496 days in a segregated dungeon in the 1830s for something he didn’t do. The guards actually framed and hung that poem where he was held in Ireland. The prisoners would have to hang from the ceiling twice a day when the tide came in (they were near water) to not drown, some even had to carve areas in the roof so they would have enough room to breathe.
Cheyenne Pownall that is so powerful. I can’t believe human beings have treated other human being like this.
You have so much experience for someone so young. This is great content for people who are heading down the wrong track. I wish you all the success in the world!
Right ❤
Jessica I can't imagine where you get your strength I'm a US Marine Corps grunt vet and I don't think I could make it thru what you have. Your stories literally bring tears to my eyes, I'm glad you share your stories. SEMPER FI
Honestly that’s kind of how suicide is handled in general. A kid jumped off my campus bridge, and no seemed to care after a few hours. It was awful.
That’s horrible…lucky I’ve never had to deal with someone committing suicide but a girl did die in a car accident……the school staff kept trying to push things along as normal but the students weren’t having it, no one talked in the halls or in class, good students started failing, people would randomly burst into tears in the middle of class, the school eventually brought in councillors this went on for *weeks* until her funeral then things slowly started going back to normal but the students fought so hard against everything just going back to normal and I’m glad they did. She was a lovely person.
I think it’s so heartless for people to just return to normal immediately after something like that and I get everyone reacts differently but, acting like it didn’t happen at all? Horrible.
8new888 right
@@pepperperson2002 right
The girl that hung herself was only 16...she did end up living...I got released right after that but I still keep in contact with her mom...her mom was actually locked up at the same time too!!!
Thank God. I became close with a girl who was in for murder that she truly was set up by her boyfriend. We became close.. We met as usual on wednesday night at the library..she was her smiley cheery self. The next morning..we were locked down..why? She killed herself my lil darling RIP JS .. So happy your friend survived!!!❤
Chelsea Matthews maybe just maybe this person is telling a false to make Jessica feel better? Bcuz if she's sixteen I had the same thoughts as u did
How was she in a maximum security prison at 16?
@@jazzyyoyo8244 I may be totally wrong but I believe sometimes someone that young can be tried as an adult and sent to a prison just like any adult would. Mind you I don't know that for sure.
Did Jessica ever see this comment? I hope so.
Oh god, this is just awful. How can anybody be released out of prison without having had a proper therapy is unbelivable. Jessica, thanks for opening my eyes to the prison reality every day ❤
Prison reform is a MUST. I can’t belthe absolute neglect women go through
It makes me sick
Good morning 💜💜💜 The seizure story gives me chills when you tell it. It is so wrong 😔
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I've watched all of your videos and this was the hardest one to get through. This one hurt. I salute you for keeping your sanity Jessica. The fact that you are home and able to function as a citizen, mother to your girls and partner to Reece is amazing. You should be proud of yourself.
you have got the production perfect!! nice relaxing background, good lighting, audio, very clear and well spoken thanks for the great content!✌️
Young lady, don't get down on yourself for this dramatically affecting you....it's because you are a good human being in your heart and it is why you are in recovery for your daughter. Thanks for sharing this story!
When you paused before you mentioned the hanging..
Damn girl.. I felt that. 😔
Thank you for giving a trigger warning. I have struggled and still struggle with self harming. I continued to watch this video and it hit me hard. I’m so sorry you had to witness that woman taking her life. I have tried several times and was extremely lucky that I survived. The one time I tried to h*ng myself, my best friend was able to get me down before it was too late. I can’t imagine what it would be like to know that someone didn’t get to her in time. I’m doing a bit better now, and had been clean for about a year, but lockdown/quarantine messed me up again. I started self harming again at the start, but I’m proud to say as of today, I’ve been about 2 months clean. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest with us about what you’ve been through and seen. You are amazing, so strong, and are a role model for me and so many people. Love you❣️❣️❣️
By telling the story of this woman, even though you may not have known her personally, you have shown that at least on person on the tier did care..you.
You have kept her memory alive through this channel. Thank you for giving us a peak into a world that most people could never comprehend. Congrats on your
sobriety! Stay strong and keep pushing forward.
Hey beautiful. I feel like your videos should seen by more people. Speaking the truth about the corruption in prisons and jails. Thankyou Jessica for helping me see how stupid some of the things I have been doing. Much love from Australia.
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What your describing is PTSD. Many first responders, military men feel same way. You witness a very traumatic event and then cannot come to grips why everyone else is living their daily lives like normal.. the day is not normal. Yet normal things are happening around you while your in shock. Never forget God is there.. with you. He hates the feeling yet is there to comfort you when you turn to him. Hope you the best.
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I have grand mal seizures and I couldn’t imagine not being attended to until 3 hours after.... I literally don’t “come to” until 48 hours later.
I just posted on this on her this AMs video. I also have grand mal seizures.. And the cops would tell me I was lying..always. People would back me up who saw them..they didn't care. Wouldn't call medical..no keppra..no anything. It is absolutely inhumane. This was every time I was in as I struggled with my addiction. the girls had to take care of me the best they could.
Jen Liz I’m so sorry... I’m glad you had people there to help. The system needs to be changed & whether you’re addicted or not, you should be taken care of... it’s called ethics.... I hope you’re doing well 💕
my good friend recently spent 11 months in seg. I couldnt imagine. Thank you Jess for sharing your experiences. Ive never been incarcerated but always had the mindset as a child "do the crime do the time" and i didnt feel sorry for them.. my perspective now, is totally different. thanks again for sharing.
I'd fail at prison. I'm so soft it's ridiculous.
You would be surprised at how people adapt. Give yourself a little more credit.
No you wouldn’t. It completely changes you whether you want to or not.
You have no idea how quick you would adapt
@@TheTsunamijuan it's sad that we or I adapted to that so quickly
@@kerilee7882 don't be so hard on yourself, its called survival. its a good thing to be able to adapt quickly. Not matter how awful the situation is.
I literally got chills when you mentioned that no one cared or did anything for three hours. This is disgusting the way women are treated. The way people in general are treated is disgusting. I hope things can be made better. Things need to be changed and this needs awareness brought to it.
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i love the sound of jessica kent in the morning!! love you!! ❤️
You’re such an interesting person to watch. I have had a lot of struggles with addiction and childhood trauma and to see that you’ve been to the HONEST BOTTOM and made your way out and can articulate what you went thru sooo well is inspiring af. And I appreciate clicking on these vids because it feels like seeing a friend. Mad respect for you girl. You have really picked yourself back up in a beautiful way and to me that really shows a persons strength and integrity... great fucking job!! 👏🏼💖
This video is so important. I have no words for how amazingly brave you are for sharing this story. Watching someone commit suicide/ knowing someone who committed suicide is unbearable. I don't know many people on the outside world who don't get some form of mental help when involved in something like this, Inmates are no different and it breaks my heart that nothing was done to help you and the others in that unit. Something really needs to change.
Probably TMI, but after relapsing, I found you... now while on the edge of another relapse, you are definitely giving me reasons to stay sober.
Jess, thank you for using your platform to bring awareness on this matter 💓
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You remembering her with this story time gives us all a chance to think good things for her and that just brings me hope.
The stories you share really made me think twice about what I was doin last year, I’m back in school now and I’ve stopped messing around I’m from upstate Ny. Thank you for sharing your life❤️
That just shows how much you do care and how some people especially in prison, don’t have any empathy for anybody most of the time anyway. Love ❤️ your stories your an awesome person! 🌸
Wow! I can not imagine what you went through! You are so strong, Mama! Keep spreading the awareness.
I am on the edge of my seat watching this video. It's so crazy listening to this.
Dude, Jess....the fresh fruit thing in jail, so relatable... I legit thought about that so much in jail, along with how you just have so little variety in drinks, jail just so thoroughly makes you realize just how many countless dozens of things that both yourself and people in general take for granted in every day life...
You should do a video on Female Prison Relationships.. and discuss how long periods of confinement influences a females needs and desires, such as women who are 100% straight on the outs will most likely get into a gay relationship, or a relationship with a guard.. or in general with someone they normally wouldn’t on the outside, bcus long periods of confinement causes most woman to long for affection and an emotional connection during that time, as opposed to male inmates who normally get into it just looking to satisfy sexual desires.
Also- you could discuss the “family” dynamics that go on in prison:: like how some women kinda play “house”, where usually a stud will be the “Dad” and her gf is the “mom”and they have “kids” who call them Mom and Dad.
I think that would make for a very interesting video, definitely a very interesting topic for those who don’t know about it, and definitely Lots to discuss! Would love to hear your take on it !
So brave girl. Hope you continue to embrace your freedom and family. Take good care and be kind to yourself.
Honestly, hearing you speak about all that sounds like a horror movie to me. I'm from Germany with a very different prison and justice system and before discovering your channel I had no idea, how things got handled in America. It sounds so bad and I feel so so bad for everybody that has to go through that, no matter what they did. Absolutely nobody deserves torture. I hope that things will get better, keep speaking up, love your channel
The work you are doing here is so important. Thank you for putting your heart on the line so people can hear these stories. I hope you have the support you need - reliving these moments can't be easy. You're incredible!
I think segregation should be illegal. It’s completely inhumane and the UN declares that more than 15 days in seg is TORTURE. No one should have to go through this.
I just want to say that I am so impressed by you. I honestly think they should do a movie about your life. I think there is such a stereotype that people with addiction are not the most intelligent. You are obviously very well spoken and a very bright lady. You have a very bright future ahead of you.
You are so strong for being able to unearth these painful memories to show people the reality and the darkness of prison. You are so strong and I know just from the change in my perspective from the awareness you’ve brought me that your work makes a difference.
It's so hard to even imagine what those people went through. Including you. Stay strong 🖤
This is personally scary I get seizures due to a birth defect and I’ve had one while I was alone before and I can say that is the scariest thing ever. I can’t imagine a bunch of people being around and no one helping me.... I’m so sorry you had to see that and I’m so sorry that woman had to go through that. May she Rest In Peace and paradise
I’m so sorry you went through that baby girl my heart is breaking
You have empathy... That is a rare trait for a person to have. You're a good woman, please stay that way.
I love your videos....but that was one of the most powerful videos I have seen. I myself also have done some time in a county. Just from the news alone you can tell Colorado is very unfair on how they treat women inmates, it's a disgrace!!! Your videos are an inspiration!! I would love to hear more of what you know and have experienced in seg....I've only been sober for 72hours now, and the struggle is real, lol, your videos have helped me to want to get sober and try and stay that way!!! Thank you for all your positive words and encouragement.....you do make a difference....ride or die fan for life!!!!!
NEVER Apologize for showing emotion! It's a show of inner strength and beauty
Hello from Russia!~ love your videos ^^
Jails and prisons must be brutal in Russia
The last story really got to me. I've never been to prison, but I've been at the psych ward for a few nights a couple of times. I know how lonely that felt, and what it did to me mentally. I can't imagine being in solitary confinement in prison, and struggling with what that woman was struggling with. Such a sad story. I think it's impossible for us "outsiders" to understand the situation fully, but I can only imagine how traumatizing it must be to see something like that.
Just FYI they no longer recommend you put anything in anyone’s mouth when they have a seizure. They say to just move everything away that might hurt them and let them seize.
I edited it out but it hasn't saved yet. Ty
Jessica - I don't know how you keep it together making these videos. You are just sharing your experience. How do people undermine what your trying to convey. People need to know the mistreatment in county jail and in prisons. These are human beings not caged animals. Please keep up the fright for reform. There are thousands of us that have your back.
I don't know if it's only me who always rushes to check the number of views whenever I tap on your video and every times im praying i see 500k plus. That certainly makes me feel good knowing you are doing good. Much love... Greetings to the coolest man on internet, Reese
Hi Jessica, I have a lot of respect for you. In spite of having gone through so much, you have managed to turn your life around in a way that few people could. Happy to see everything is working out for you.
love you!! such an inspiration
Omg I’m only 5 min in and I have goosebumps and tears in my eyes. I have epilepsy and have seized while I was alone and hit my head so hard on the floor it bust open and I woke up in a pool of blood. The fact that this happened to her with so many people around who could have helped is so awful 😢 edit: Jessica- I’m sorry you had to watch that go down when you knew what to do to help I can’t imagine. Beyond frustrating.
You're amazing and I love that you used the experience to raise awareness! You're an inspiration
My heart aches for the woman & men that go into the system that is so corrupt. I agree that prison is must for some, but there is much more that I feel could be done to help. Thank you for such an amazing story time Jess, I'm sure it's super hard to relieve those times in your life. But I know you do it for a purpose, and for that I am so grateful. 🖤❤
My mate spent all of his time in county on 23/1 (danger to himself/others, when booked he was suicidal). He's been trying to get across to me what that very extended period was like, and the mental trauma of it (he's a little... off from the whole experience). This video helps put his view in perspective.
I just want to say thank you these videos you take me away from my own mental health you will never know how much you've helped I get in every night from work and look forward to your videos and re watch older videos. I wanted to say thank you for helping me. I've never been to prison and wouldn't want to after your story times but wow you are so strong you should be so proud of yourself I love your positivity and your family chanel your cute love and positive vibes always to you xxxx💕💕💕
I was about a week in county and had a seizure in my cell from Xanax withdrawals. I had been in GP for about 3-4 days, ad the seizure, and woke up in a medical tank in a cell all by myself. I had no idea how long I had been there, it was a padded cell, I had no clothes only a blanket, and was pretty disoriented. At some point I asked a guard what happened, he told me I had been in that cell for a couple days having seizures. Turns out I had a seizure in my cell, got taken to medical, put in a padded single cell butt ass naked, and had a few more seizures. I have no idea how many seizures I had but it was over the course of maybe 4 days. Then I spent a couple weeks in that cell, then went to a medical pod that was open dorm for about month, then went back into GP, but a different pod then I was in at first. I didn't go back to the original pod because it had filled up while I was gone. Usually people find out what happened to people that leave, especially in county. I did see someone from that original pod when I was going to court. He told me it was pretty wild the way they handled it, but couldn't really tell me too much before we got split up going back to our cells, but the look on his face was the look you give someone when you're like damn bro I didn't think I'd see you again lol.
I have hope that Girls like the ones that died here, Will be ressurrected and have a chance to live again without the events or upbringing that caused them so much
pain.
Dying from neglect in jail, in the USA, is depressingly commonplace. My cousin is a former jailer and they even considered withdrawal a part of punishment (mind you that this was county jail where they haven't even been convicted of a crime yet). Watching inmates suffer was part of some jailers entertainment. He couldn't stomach it anymore so he quit.
You are a very empathetic good person. I wish more inmates and especially prison staff were more caring about the individuals in segregation. I'm so happy you are a success because I know the recidivism rate is so high. Continued good luck in your future!
I got goose bumps abt the girl in seg. I’m so sorry you had to witness that I couldn’t imagine
I think it's very sad how dehumanizing prison can be. I think human beings can be very cruel to each other and when one group of people are given absolute control over another group, such as prisoners, the group that rules often become tyrants. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Morning have a beautiful day.... enjoy life...Love ya friend!!
thank you for sharing this difficult memory. I am understanding more about what my son might have gone through. Keep up the good work.
I love how you are talking about female rights. Preach girl!
Sleeping is basically time traveling so if i ever did time I'd definitely try to sleep as much as possible
Can you make a video on how you got started on drugs? I know for me personally it was due to trauma but I was lucky enough I never served any jail time. The whole war on drugs is such bs. Love you Jessica!
I believe she just did
she said that it started with a sip of alcohol when she was in middle school!!
I love your videos! You have a fantastic tone and way with words which really gets your point across. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd love to see a video about the different treatment women face. X
I was just on a marathon of your videos!
You shouldn’t have to apologize for your feelings you have every right to feel however you feel is necessary!!
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Three hours with no attention to an inmate whose had a seizure.... wow, that's messed up!
I really look forward to your videos on Monday mornings, before I have to start my whole school/work routine. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
Jessica you are so brave and strong sharing these stories bring so much awareness to the situation of prison/jail
Wow this just made me cry, so heartbreaking 😢 when you said that everyone just went back to normal it kind of reminded me of when I was in an abusive relationship, I would get hit in the face and 30 minutes later I’m watching a funny movie with him like nothing happened. I just became numb or even immune to it all, I can only assume that’s what it’s like for people in prison, so much trauma. My relationship was like prison and it dehumanized me.
I love listening to you, you are such a good storyteller. I could listen to you for hours. Also you are so sweet in the way that you are so considerate. You are such a strong person Jess❤️
Awareness is vital. Thank you for sharing!!
I didn’t get Brian’s last name to look up his channel.
Thank you for your honesty and straight forward ness, much needed in this world. Color coating does no one any good.
She was talking about Bryan Bruton :)
I used to work at the only level one trauma hospital for VT and upstate NY. I had several experiences with inmates coming in as a patient but one of the most memorable was a man in his 30’s. He had had a heart attack and by the time he made up to ICU they had already restarted his heart twice. His family was able to come and see him and he coded again. As we were doing our fourth round of CPR the family asked us to stop and they stood around him and prayed as he passed. I’m glad his family was able to be there, not everyone is so lucky.
Love what you do, beautiful presence, storytelling & most of all helping the Scarlett Letters survive. Not the same girl at 14. Crazy huh. Daughter probably saved your life & flipped it. Keep doing what you’re doing you’re meant to do this you’ll only get better & affect more.
I’m a nursing student (in Australia) and my last placement was at a women’s prison. I was so shocked at how they were treated....I’d ask the guard to bring in a patient and they’d ‘correct’ me by saying ‘inmate’ which pissed me off. They are people, and while they are with me they are my patient. I was in a mental health unit and some of the women were so unwell that they clearly needed a hospital, not a prison.
This gives me chills. Praying for you Jess ❤
GIVE ME THE SEXISM IN PRISONS CONTENT PLEASEEE. It needs to be talked about more.
Your story of this woman, reminds me of what happened to my spouses best friend. He was an alcoholic for years, but anyways towards the end of his passing no one in our group was going to support it or let him drink around us because we wanted him to get help. I remember being able to visit him before this happened, he stopped by our place and came by to hang out like a week before this happened and I want to believe that was Gods way of letting them say goodbye to each other. So anyways, he had gotten to the point where if he wasn’t able to drink for maybe 6-12 hours he would go through DTs and could possibly have a seizure and pass. The night he passed away he was put in jail for drinking in public, none of the guards listened to him when he told them this, they thought he was over exaggerating and he wasn’t. I know which place he had to stay locked up in (had to stay there myself overnight a couple times lol) and they will not check on inmates for literal hours like a full night or a full day. My spouses best friend passed away in jail on the cold concrete floor, at 28 years old. I felt so bad after hearing that, so many flaws within our justice system. So many.
Another one of our friends was basically charged with robbing peoples cars even though it wasn’t him that did it, he was just homeless and wanted a place to sleep and it was this guy in the car with them, so they put his face on our local news stations how they caught the “car robbers” in our local area. That’s what made me realize maybe some of these criminals aren’t doing what they said they did… the problem with this was he had already been charged with robbery and done his time in prison years before that happened so that’s why they automatically thought it was him when they checked the car. He still had to serve 6 months in prison for something he didn’t do.
wow that was heavy. thank you for sharing your story, always in such educated yet personal way. much respect girl. and i noticed that your neck got red when talking about all this - i only did, b/c i'm the same, i get all flushed when i get emotional - and i can't imagine what you must've felt. lots of love.
Thankful for you Jess. All my love, now and always.
Thank you so much for speaking out about solitary confinement Jess
Amen
Omg im literally re watching this video and its currently April 5th, 2021. Cant wait for jason release video!!!
Thank you so much Jessica,I have a different addiction,but hearing your life stories is helping me
I 👍 the fact you're open and honest NOT the fact someone possibly DIED.
Wow! What an amazing video! The background music and the voice over created a very emotional vibe. Wonderful job!