I start my night shift as a dispatcher at 9pm and get off at 6am and am pretty tired by the end of my shift and this dude uploads 1- 2 videos by the time I'm off every day. This guy is out there every single day looking for people so we all can be inspired and see parts of the world we need to see that we don't. On top of that he's giving people money/etc. and a place to stay. There needs to be more people in the world like Mark
I grew up with Serio. Him and my brother did gymnastics together here in Baton Rouge at CJs and competed for years. This is insane. He was like one of my childhood best friends. I didn't know this interview existed 😳 if you ever see this dude, hit me up. I'm sober today and doing the best I can. We still got the ranch in Denham.
After watching some of these fentanyl attic’s, I see how badly this drug has invaded our country! I saw one person who died of an overdose. He was at my neighbors house, and I had just talk to them about a week ago when I first met him and my girlfriend came over here and told me to hurry up and get over to her house and she said, I think he’s dead is she wouldn’t get near him or touch him. She was spooked by it and I bent down and checked to see if his heart was beating. If he was breathing listening and looking in this guy was dead one of the 150 people a day that die from this drug! And that damn potato head running, our country has allowed this to happen, and I believe on purpose he is no different than sabotaging our country and youth just like China!! By allowing this deadly drug go in to Mexico, and allowing it to invade our country, and killing and destroying our young youth, who have great potential. By allowing the horrific out come in our American towns and large cities causing crime to be a thousand % times higher than it was a year and a half two years ago and climbing more every day that has affected the contamination of cities with feces needles, and our youth bent over, slumped over or laying over being strung out with this drug that is purposely being put in our country! It has made the crime so bad that businesses are closing down their stores and moving making the town’s and cities to fall! The homeless have increased 1000% times higher than it’s ever been probably even more than the depression. Yeah, I might be a little off on that, but it is so bad and our border is a direct result of this downturn of our country and our youth! We have been invaded and have lost all of our national security, and allowing this deadly situation to continue by our leader and his administration by refusing to acknowledge it by doing it on purpose, and not intending to fix it! Our government is a tyrannical and treasonous traitors!! Impeach Biden and Mayorkas and Christopher Wray and Garland Merrick or is it Merrick Garland from the homeland security!!! I hope and pray that Serio will find his way to sobriety. He has so much going for him!
Addiction is a different story for each of us, but in many ways it's the same story every time. Drug use is a symptom of a bigger problem, just like sneezing is a symptom of a cold. Putting down the drugs is step 1 in a long road of recovery. I send my love to anyone who is struggling right now. THERE IS HOPE.
MAD RESPECT TO A VERMIN OF SOCIETY! YEAH OKAY...SERIO IS SYMBOLIC OF THESE HORRIBLE POLICIES PUSHED BY THE DEMONCRATS...THEY REWARD AND ENCOURAGE THEIR DRUG ADDICTION...SERIO IS COLLATERAL DAMAGE.
@@DEMTiTzPeePeewho are you? The truth police? That’s so ridiculous, I’m sorry you’re such a sad person. Are you jealous someone has a story to tell? It’s no big deal really that someone just knows that dude.
Serio if you ever read this, just know that it was a pleasure listening to you. You were dealt a bad hand, but you're so intelligent and insightful. I hope you realize you have better days ahead. Wish I could help in any way. Sending you love! Thank you for this
I’ve done IV heroin, and kept a job for a decade and never stole from any body. What is wrong with these Delphene losers in this country. Like keeping a job is way easier than going out in the middle of the night and stealing crap for five dollars an hour. drug addicts wonder why their life sucks and Karma is watching them 24 seven and you keep ruining average peoples lives for your fix then Karma has a fix for you loser people.
Dear Serio, You have a friend and an advocate in NC. Your story as well as others have helped me to cope with my sister’s passing from fentanyl poisoning and to understand people to are either in recovery or actively using. I know now more than ever that addiction is a disease and you are not to blame for anything. I don’t know you but I love you and you are a person with a purpose in this world like all of us. If you can, feel free to reach out to me anytime you just need an ear to listen or someone to vent to. Sending love and good vibes always. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏 In your eyes, I see pain but even more, I see love, caring, and compassion. Please take care of yourself and always be sure you can trust your dealer and product. Love you, buddy. I’m glad you’re here.
I really enjoyed this. In my opinion he took his time to tell his story. He didn’t seem to make shit up and or try to sound “cool” or like a bad ass or anything. He seems really genuine. If you see this I hope you can get your life together. You’re a smart, handsome, and seem to be a caring person. You’re not gone. Don’t get to that point. I wish you the best.
I never thought of the permanent scars Katrina caused on the residents.Materialistic loss done can recovery but the psychological effects on a family can have long term repercussions -if not lifelong! What an even opening interview!!!
I know a guy who was in the Coast Guard. They were the first USCG ship to respond to 9/11, and then he was in New Orleans for Katrina. He described seeing bodies floating in the streets. He also had to shoot a guy when the boarded a boat full of Hatians. Shit made him an addict. He was clean when I was working with him. He relapsed and got fired for a no-call no-show. I hope he get his shit together. I think he had undiagnosed PTSD from his time in the CG.
I appreciate what you have to say. The gross long-term effects of these natural disasters kick the heck out of families who can't recoup the emotional and physical safety zones they had. I hate the fact that our nation is not prepared for the aftermath - some nasty people believe out there are actually against social safety nets for those who need a hand-up and instead calls systemic help "hand outs". The ptsd that grips victims can be hell on earth. I never went through a natural disaster myself, but I sure have a lifetime of experience managing my own anxiety.
Im an addict in recovery myself I’m 23 and life has been an experience for me so far I’ve been sober for 7 months now and I’m in a sober living everyday at work I listen in to 2-3 of these in the evening. I enjoy listening to different types of life experiences it gives me hope
Life is long man…you have SO many chapters ahead of you, empty pages to write on, and more experiences you could ever imagine. Believe it or not you’re not this can all be in your rearviewmirror if you can beat it. Wishing you strength, wisdom, and the power to power thru. Go out there with the gift you’ve been given and make a life!!! 🙌
It's amazes me the way the affects of Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, still haunts people in various ways. These hurricanes set people back if their houses or jobs go. But the emotional and mental health issues hurricanes bring about. Families splitting up, education difficulties, health issues. Very hard.
It is one of, if not, the actual worst disasters in the history of our country. It is hard for anyone outside of it to understand the magnitude of what happened and the conditions left behind that will never recover.
I’m from as far south LA as u can get,only people who want to use it as an excuse..do..life is what u make it!If he’s really from Louisiana he should know that!
I just saw a special where charity was shut down post Katrina and after the hospital had been cleaned up and ready for patients…staff and military doing this but LSU had bigger ideas about getting money from FEMA and took the land and homes from people that had moved back to build a state of the art hospital and clinic. Just was overwhelming that intelligent people want to close down the biggest nonprofit facility for the poor and homeless… just hard to comprehend.
@@sweetla4750 Interesting. Well, you are from there, so my ears are open. The media always spins the narrative with any story. I will NEVER get used to that (got rid of cable in 2011). I have a friend in Baton Rouge, they got hit more than once in 2018. She is always full of stories. Tough cookies down there, for sure!
Best one yet!! He really took his time. His honesty was so pure. I know he says he feels he’s found his place doing what he’s doing & living like he’s living, but I feel something more powerful then himself is going to come along and set him free and he’s going to experience something great. Much love to him 😊
Serio is one of the sweetest, most respectful people that I know in the land of fetty. He has always had my back & made sure that I was ok whenever he saw me crawling, dope sikk af, or when we were out finding the means necessary to get what we had to get in order to survive & not be dope sikk or hungry. Mad love to you Serio! Hope to see you soon. ♥️
I think this was my favorite interview yet. Serio seems to have a lot of awareness which isn’t common for folks in active addiction (coming from someone who used to live there) ..listening to him talk about his addiction, how it all started, where it has lead him, how he feels about the place he is in now was a very vivid picture and I appreciate his ability to paint that for us. I also appreciate his honesty about being comfortable in the chaos because I too have felt that way previously and it’s a very raw emotion for him to share with us.. Then pointing out your channels name and what it stands for - I just absolutely loved this interview.. Thank you for doing this, Mark. Seriously.. I am so glad someone is trying to help shed light on these tough subjects and show that we are all human with different struggles.. just trying to get through life.. Best channel on RUclips.
The man knows himself better than most people ever will. A part of why a lot of people are addicted to this lifestyle is the chaos and excitement. Sometimes you go so far in going back would never feel the same . Hell becomes home. I made it out and if I’m honest I watch these videos because a sick part of me misses it so much. It’s weird to know something can take so much from you but you yearn to give it more! Just one day at a time dancing on that edge.
💯 that's exactly right. If all you know is chaos and turmoil, when things go smoothly for a while it's more comfortable to throw a chair through the wall instead of opening a window. 🤘
Thank you for your story, Serio. I am so glad you got to tell it. At the end, I just kept thinking two things-- 1. It's totally normal to want to be a part of something bigger than yourself. 2. "No matter how far you've gone down the wrong road, turn back!" (Turkish proverb).
I've watched a lot of these interviews, but something about this young man's life was more compelling than others. You can see how much he's struggling with life, and yet he keeps going. There is a form of courage there. I hope he knows that there are people out here who care, and I hope he finds the peace and joy in life that he obviously needs.
I wanted to like his as much as possible he's charismatic but NO FUCK NO. He didn't love his fiance she courted him in prison he gave her heroin made her addicted made her strip while he robbed so he spent all her money on his drugs to the point where she couldn't even afford hers without him stealing DAILY. Cared SO PHUCCIN LITTLE about her he couldn't even use his brain while making her shots or wait 10 seconds for her to do it. Don't feel bad for him he's a narcissist and such a b!t*h he could never try to change and he'll never even want to want to!
@@DanielGwimbly-theGwimb-Larson I don't know. I heard all that too. But there is a bone weariness on his face that's not drugs. The more shit he does, the more weight he has to carry, until he either finds a way to set it down, or it kills him. I think he's nearly there. And anyway, I would prefer to show compassion instead of being judge, jury and executioner. I haven't walked a mile in his shoes. And sometimes, when your dream dies, as his did after Katrina, you just don't give a damn anymore.
I can tell he’s never got to regurgitate his story like this before, It’s like he struggles for the words to explain himself. It’s sad really. Thanks mark for making this platform for those who just need to release their stories and feel heard.
@@tonjakotara2961 I know what he’s doing babe I watched the video 🤗 I’m saying maybe prior to the video he hasn’t got to tell his story at least not the way he did to mark. I say that because of the WAY he explains himself. Why are U mad 😂 I’m actually confused
What you're doing Mark is so inspiring & giving these people a platform to tell their life stories is therapeutic to them & it helps others too. You are doing good things. Bless you for that!
Serio is a stark contrast to most addicts we see here, his honesty and ability to tell his story so all can see the whole truth of addiction and where it may lead. Wishing him well regardless of his choices
This poor kid.... He got into drugs and the spiral as an attempt to bond with his family. He is very smart and intuitive, he knows right from wrong, how his choices will likely impact him. He takes it all right on the chin... That's a really tough way to get through it. ❤
Yeah what a horrible and delusional mother to suggest meth to treat add to a young teen, nonetheless her son. Knowing herself what that path can lead to. Poor kid.
Wow! I’ve never heard an addict take so much accountability. He takes responsibility for things that aren’t his fault. His parents set him on the path to destruction, what chance did he have. I hope he recovers and is able to live a meaningful life, he deserves it.
Serio, do you realize you were training to be An Olympic athlete !!!! You are gifted and have talent. You have so much to offer. Hope you read this and get back to your real destiny!
You are so insightful Serio. Hang in there. The number one thing I recall about my recovery is to "don't believe the lie you believe about yourself." You are a good person. Don't believe anything else brother.
You should write, Serio. You have a story to tell. Listening to you is moving. You are so incredibly insightful. Your long interview was captivating. Thank you.
Sometimes Serio seems so close to sharing an epiphany but then you realise he is nowhere near ready to give up the witch. Real pity because he's a super smart guy who could be anything he wants. He's just been under the spell of opioids for so long now that the point of return is an uphill battle he doesn't seem prepared to undertake.
He does show some wisdom but at the end he also reveals the pride and stubbornness which often accompanies addiction. When you talk about being surrounded by death and despair but then conclude it's where you belong the outcome is probably not going to be a good one
I found Serio to be incredibly thoughtful and introspective. It makes me wonder if only his parents hadn't led him astray with their drug use, if he would be in a completely different place in life right now. I hope he finds the courage and motivation to quit fentanyl and perhaps be a counselor for others. I hope he can find a way.
Serio you are part of something, your testimony is now part of my life. Experiencing these things you gain something you can’t learn in a book or from a person. Let’s use that to help others and this world.
He is conventionally good looking thats it. People Like and give Credit to and believe people more when they're attractive, there ist a lot of research on that.Would He bei ugly ...you would find this to be one of the more boring Interviews probably.
Hi Serio. Im a fellow 32 year old man. I live a life so different from yours, it's like a different world. Yet through your interview, I connect to you. Id love to just hang and talk. But please know, Serio: If you don't stop the drugs, things are gonna get even worse. You've seen how bad it can get. True horror. Nobody else can save you at this point. Nobody else can get you what you deserve. Forget the prison sentences - you still have great potential and we're still young. Wishing you the best man.
I am sorry that you are hurting so much. So many are hurting so much. Please forgive yourself coz that will help in your healing journey as so many of us are hurting so much. Thank you for sharing your hurt and feelings and I hope we all can appreciate the hurting in all of us. I love you with all the hurtint in you.
and he could easily go back home, he's not even from L.A. many of them have family members they can turn to but due to theyre CHOICES and stubborness dont want to
He’s extremely honest about what he wants. A lot of people that are interviewed here lie either because they’re embarrassed or are lying to themselves, but I’m sure a lot of them really feel this way.
@@EuleneWages4644 exactly! A majority of them arent from here and refuse to leave to go back home where its SAFE because they are still living in a fantasy world that they think L.A. is and its NOT...this city is about SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST and many arent cut out for it...its all the glamour and glitz...reality shows..music videos...online ads for CENTRALLY LOCATED APARTMENTS etc...that get people from other places enticed to come and live here...but no one will tell them how HARD IT IS if ur not from here...ya i mean...if they got MONEY LIKE THAT they can live in Beverly Hills or Encino or something but most the time they come out here...look at a newer remodeled apartment in the middle of the ghetto and they dont even look theyre surroundings...here they are...stuck in a lease and wonder what they got themselves into..smh...gentrification is the BIGGEST problem why people come here and end up this way...disappointment chasing that DREAM and they cant handle it or say no to the pressures this place has to offer non-street smart people...and here u go...lol...the RESULTS OF....i grew up here on these streets i know how it is...but since im from here i was street smart since i was a kid...i knew how to overcome it all because i was raised in it...i know my demographics...what neighborhoods are where..i worked as a gang intervention counselor for YEARS here in L.A...i know the entire county like the back of my hand...u HAVE to know where ur at and RESPECT each and every neighborhood u cross into or u wont survive here...gentrifiers/hipsters...do not respect anything and they strip away and all that is backfiring....and they all land into the hands of the WOLVES that is my city of ANGELS🥰🥰
@@EuleneWages4644 many of them come from money...i worked with the homeless population in skid row....they grew up with loving families and they refuse to go back because they didnt like rules at home or wanted to live the DANGEROUS life or get away from the small towns they are from...MAJORITY i have met and spoke to...and they mostly play victim in many of their stories because they werent independent...or started using back home...always asking for money from family and family gets tired of being ENABLERS...so they rebel and leave and come to L.A. or end up in a program that ships them to L.A. and end up dropping out of the program mommy and daddys insurance paid for and wanting to land in the L.A. streets...smfh .....they have no idea what they got themselves into....transients...and transplants....make up alot of the homeless population here in L.A.
I'm from monroe LA and I couldn't have articulated my history any better. Thank you for sharing your story. You're not alone. It takes one to know one and ultimately you're responsible for your decisions but I understand when you feel like you're already buried and 6 feet deep but breathing. Just know your life is precious and worth living. You said you're "here and here to stay" but it doesn't have to be that way. Don't sell yourself short. You're a beautiful soul inside and out and you don't have to accept where you are now. Side note you're so handsome!!!! Extremely attractive. Please take care of yourself.
Serio your story is absolutely remarkable. The life you have was hit hard with tragedy but you had the strength to go on. Your intellect is apparent. I know you’ll beat this with your head held high. I wish you happiness in all you do. Keep your faith and stay strong Serio. ❤
That was painfully slow but I respect that it takes him longer to express himself. I just didn't expect that at the end, him totally embracing where he is in life. He explained perfectly how people become desensitized to that lifestyle. Between the drugs & repeated exposure to the chaos it becomes nornal. God bless him to see a better path sooner than later 🙏
I was just thinking the same thing. I’m like I don’t wanna sound rude, but good gawd man I can’t spend an hour with this young man. I made it 35min & I tapped out. I wanted to see if anyone else got the same vibe as I did? Yep, thank you for commenting. I don’t think we are being inconsiderate, just realistic. Dude needs to get a withdrawal kit together and take the time to fight for his life back. I wish him willpower and the strength to love himself. To forgive himself and put his good foot forward.. best wishes to everyone going through the gigs in life. May we all be battle ready with extra rations and amo. Stand our ground when life’s trenches close in on us.
The biggest problem here is that he’s only 32 years old and has been to prison at least 4 times. Not for possession of drugs but for major violent felonies. And Los Angeles (actually California in general) is one of those places that invites drug addicts and homeless ( mostly one and the same). What happens in California and especially in Los Angeles county which has one of the weakest Soros-backed D.A.’s when a felony occurs? NOTHING! The POS is usually out on no bail before the paperwork is completed. If these drug addicts were locked up for some serious time, and I mean the MAXIMUM time, along with a drug rehab program, then at the very last TWO good things will come out of it. FIRST THING is that more of these drug addicts would actually be truly cleaned up and SECONDLY the crime rate in California might go down. The way things are going, if there’s not a huge change in our government, meaning a huge red tsunami, California will be one of God’s biggest disappointments. A beautiful state turned into a giant cesspool by mankind. What a damn shame!
Most people probably left after 2 minutes due to his demeanour, which I think gave him authenticity that has been lacking in a lot of other of these videos. I could have listened to him for hours, and I think it was a brilliant move on Mark's part not to interrupt .
listened to the entire interview and I was hoping to hear that Serio wanted to get out of the environment he’s currently living in. you’re still young and have all the opportunity in the world to do something different. I’m 42 and if I could get in a time machine and travel back to when I was 32- I would’ve made different choices, knowing what I know now. i hope you read this and take some free advice. my thirties flew by so fast and once time is gone you never get it back.
This is one of the best video’s I've watched on this channel. I'm praying for you, Serio. It will be 3 year April 2024 since I last touched fentanyl there is hope for you, if I can do it so Can you.
This was a great interview I hope Serio finds a soft place to land so he can heal. I had no idea just how bad this fentanyl thing was. This is terrifying and sad that so many people are suffering. Thank you Mark for everything that you are doing. I think this is one of my favorite interviews this guy has really wonderful insight and really paints a vivid picture of his reality.
I remember trying to fish out the words to describe him- as his interpretation of his fiance's attraction to him wasn't quite it. Yes* a WRITER of masterpiece.
Yet another kid with so much promise who was let down by his parents. Heartbreaking. Serio you are a smart, handsome, well spoken guy, you can get your life back on track, it’s not too late. Wishing you all the best.
We have the same birthday! I'm 34...I really really hope Serio finds his way out. He was so articulate the way he told his story and explained LA in a whole other way being that his story started Louisiana two totally different worlds and yet they're colliding in other ways. I don't think I saw him smile once😥 you deserve true happiness and clarity. 🙏
I’m late to this one. Probably one of the best interviews I’ve seen. Very sad. He’s going to stay there. I wish I could give him a hug. I really hope something significant happens to change the course of his life because he has a lot to offer. I hope you made it to your birthday buddy. You could live a long time if you wanted. 😢
I really relate to you Serio. Stay strong brother, I have been at rock bottom, if you keep fighting, miracles CAN happen. Your life can turn around immensely, if you want to put the work in.
I also like him but to think he's going to change his ways is only projection, he doesn't want to change this is his work, nobody seems to get what he is saying... plainly!
What a great interview. I knew it was going to be a good one when mark didn’t say anything thru out the story. This guy seems very honest and is really telling us his testimony about his life. I wish I could shake your hand man and say leave it all in the past but I also know how trauma can grab you and stay on you for years. It’s like the boogeyman and he comes to find you every time you get nervous, scared or down on yourself. Then you’ll use cause it’s the easy escape. Going the other way is hard and sometimes it’s gonna suck but in the end you’ll be on green grass instead of dirty concrete. If you read this bro RUN AWAY FROM CALIFORNIA !!! ✌🏽
One of the most profound and relatable (to me) of all the interviews on marks channel. I too am a smoke and mirror person and i hope we find our way man
I felt this story was more enlightening as to what he went through and why, very informative. I also think he’s pretty articulate and perhaps if he could be a part of something else, like counseling,, he’d feel like he’d fit in and be helpful to other people who are struggling. He just appears to have the ability to communicate well and lay out all of his thoughts, feelings and experiences in an organized way. I hope he discovers another way of thinking for himself.
Drugs are a manifestation of poisoned love. You learned that love is that way in your childhood, and you seek it as an adult still wishing this "love" to save you. But true love is unconditional and pure.
😔 this young man is a prime example of the effects of a home can influence a person's life; he had a good home and then everything flipped ... may the Lord touch his soul and give him peace
My daughter's on this shit. She's been interviewed by Mark ‼️ Thank GODDESS I've never seen it. I wouldn't want to 😮 I've seen other interviews with 3 different people on here that mentioned her 😮😮😮 This kid is so beautiful inside and out, you can tell. 😢✌️❣️💪
don't stop reaching out and trying to help. someone evil above is trying to depopulate the population and feny and many others on the way are going to do it. greed realm is tough and not fair.
Serio is so interested and intelligent. I can’t help thinking that this is not where he belongs but Fentanyl rarely allows anyone loose. I hope he can and wants to find his way out.
Ohhhh..... So, I've been binging your channel off & on since it first showed up in my recommendations a few days ago. I've been battling my own addiction demons for decades, so after I reading a handful of your video captions, I knew I wasn't going anywhere until I watched every last interview. I'm about 25-deep so far & SERIOUSLY considering taking my second sick day of the year today so I can keep on bingin'!!. At first, I thought "underbelly" was a nod to the trashy parts of our cities that we have no choice but to frequent in order to ply our chosen trade. After hearing the way Serio says it, I believe it's referencing how we ALL have a weakness. Some you can easily see, others you cannot. Thanks for the hours of entertainment. You're doing a great job with a very difficult subject.
It's almost encouraged to stay high and vulnerable in Cali. I couldn't have gotten clean there. God's grace took me away from there. Get out while you're still able. Great story teller, thanks for sharing your life.
You ever get the impression that some people are just not meant for this type of life?… this guy is one of them. I do not see him as accepting this mindset. He seems so caught up under his circumstances
Serio seems like such a smart guy underneath all the chaos in his life. I hope he gets to the point where he wants to truly help himself. He seems very introspective, and I feel he could do well with helping others out. I wish him the very best.
Was very interesting how he connected several things with the storm. Feels like it has a physical, mental but also kind of symbolic meaning in his life. Just started watching this channel. Hard to find the right words... It's good but not in the meninges of what good is normal. It's more brave. From all sides. Thank you.
The best stories are the ones where mark doesnt even have to say a word and this was one of the great ones, i hope you find that thing your looking for serio and live a life your proud of. Hope your doing ok
My baby brother just ODed in September. He was only 29 but lived a life of drugs use. I didn’t know how to relate to him and I fear he felt I abandoned him. I can’t believe he is gone, he meant to buy heroine and died due to fentanyl toxicity. Absolutely heartbreaking .
I’m sorry for you and your family ❤ not that that will mean much coming from a random person on RUclips, but I just wanted you to know I feel for you guys. That’s really rough
@EBG, Sorry Hon. Sorry for your loss. That's really aweful to hear of the mistakes people are making when buying something other than what they intended. Not that buying the other was a good choice either, but... You have much to work through. I hope you are able to reach out as needed. God Bless 💜
@@nhlibra thank you for your kindness. I think it’s insane that overdose is now the leading cause of death for the youth in America. So many things we wish we could change. Hug your loved ones while you can
I moved out of New Orleans in ‘97 so my girls could grow up in the burbs.,they both graduated from LSU but Baton Rouge is just crime ridden as is New Orleans. I found this after just watching the Charity hospital collapse after Katrina…it was so frightening and sad…I was a nurse until 2000…I saw the dad take a boat to get his daughter at charity after weeks of being left in there with nothing. It just brings back so many memories.?I hope he realizes that drugs don’t erase the bad memories. They bring their own pain. You must find a replacement for drugs. Such as exercise, growing your own food, living off grid and learning to survive all on your own. Stay out of crime/drug areas and get better friends. Sad to hear you accessed drugs from your mom and your friends mom. I can’t imagine letting my kids do that. Damn. I hope you have a short term plan just staying sober is beating the demons. Much love young man.
Agreed. Omg...handing your child an opportunity to do drugs. It's so hard for me to wrap my head around that. That just tells me the parent forgot their role.
Serio has the looks of an actor. Im praying for you Serio....some day I pray that you can give your testimony sober helping others that struggle with Fentanyl.
Serio if you get to see this i live in sheffield 🏴 am 51 just years of age,i’ve been an opiate addict from the same age as you pretty much 20 years old,so 30+ years now and man i hope you kick the habbit because i’m on methadone now and have been for decades,for me there’s no getting off it nearly killed me the last (of 5) detox i did,it kicked the S…..T out of me for 3 months 🥵😩😵💫🤮 and i was 38 then!,at the end you said your turning 32 soon,so trust me from personal experience it’s kinda now or never !,i wish you the best and hope you can get clean whilst you still have your head intact👍,the one thing i’ll add though is being on drugs is hard !!! work but being straight is HARD!!! also
No one ever loved this poor guy when you're treated as if your life doesn't matter, you never know that your life matters. It's a generational curse he carries. I know this video is somewhat old, but I pray he found his peace and his value and never looks back.
Addiction stems from people not wanting to "feel" anything. This is where the disconnect comes into the equation. As hard as day to day survival can get, it would seem we are supposed to "feel" life, up to and including the hardships and heartache and suffering and pain. Idk why that is, but trying to numb yourself everyday just doesn't work. I know this because I survived addiction.
Yep very depressing actually especially for the people he robbed....I wonder if anyone will ever hear their side of what this handsome person did to get his dope
I am just seeing Serio today. Wow! He seems smart and so thoughtful as he tells his story. I wonder how he is doing today? Thank you Mark & Serio. 💔😭 I really feel parts of Serio's story, emotions, experience, addiction, strength and loss in my heart.
Thankyou Mark or what you do. These interviews are moving and inspirational. Serio especially. Please send him my love and respect, if that is possible.
This guy went through allot. That’s crazy, and he is still struggling. Hope he can recover from it, and surround himself with better people and environment.
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I start my night shift as a dispatcher at 9pm and get off at 6am and am pretty tired by the end of my shift and this dude uploads 1- 2 videos by the time I'm off every day. This guy is out there every single day looking for people so we all can be inspired and see parts of the world we need to see that we don't. On top of that he's giving people money/etc. and a place to stay. There needs to be more people in the world like Mark
Amen
Amen 🙏🏻 ♥️
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Eh, it ain't all sweet like that though
I work night shift also and I listen to the interview every morning on my drive home lol
I grew up with Serio. Him and my brother did gymnastics together here in Baton Rouge at CJs and competed for years. This is insane. He was like one of my childhood best friends. I didn't know this interview existed 😳 if you ever see this dude, hit me up. I'm sober today and doing the best I can. We still got the ranch in Denham.
Please save him Evandar, at the end of the interview I felt he may have figured it out and ....no he didnt
Bro I just saw this too. I used to chill with serio during like 2 summers. Didn't his people own like a shampoo or conditioner or something ?
I SOOOOO hope you find Serio. He is such a fine man that has such potential!
After watching some of these fentanyl attic’s, I see how badly this drug has invaded our country! I saw one person who died of an overdose. He was at my neighbors house, and I had just talk to them about a week ago when I first met him and my girlfriend came over here and told me to hurry up and get over to her house and she said, I think he’s dead is she wouldn’t get near him or touch him. She was spooked by it and I bent down and checked to see if his heart was beating. If he was breathing listening and looking in this guy was dead one of the 150 people a day that die from this drug! And that damn potato head running, our country has allowed this to happen, and I believe on purpose he is no different than sabotaging our country and youth just like China!!
By allowing this deadly drug go in to Mexico, and allowing it to invade our country, and killing and destroying our young youth, who have great potential. By allowing the horrific out come in our American towns and large cities causing crime to be a thousand % times higher than it was a year and a half two years ago and climbing more every day that has affected the contamination of cities with feces needles, and our youth bent over, slumped over or laying over being strung out with this drug that is purposely being put in our country! It has made the crime so bad that businesses are closing down their stores and moving making the town’s and cities to fall!
The homeless have increased 1000% times higher than it’s ever been probably even more than the depression. Yeah, I might be a little off on that, but it is so bad and our border is a direct result of this downturn of our country and our youth!
We have been invaded and have lost all of our national security, and allowing this deadly situation to continue by our leader and his administration by refusing to acknowledge it by doing it on purpose, and not intending to fix it!
Our government is a tyrannical and treasonous traitors!!
Impeach Biden and Mayorkas and Christopher Wray and Garland Merrick or is it Merrick Garland from the homeland security!!!
I hope and pray that Serio will find his way to sobriety. He has so much going for him!
I really hope you were able to find him.
Addiction is a different story for each of us, but in many ways it's the same story every time. Drug use is a symptom of a bigger problem, just like sneezing is a symptom of a cold. Putting down the drugs is step 1 in a long road of recovery. I send my love to anyone who is struggling right now. THERE IS HOPE.
Yes there is. Fentanyl is causing his PTSD to be worse.i think that's the root of his use if he would just admit it
Thanks
Serio's sadness and pain is palpable. My heart goes out to him.
I know this guy. Everything he says is true. He has been through a lot, and he is so smart! Mad respect Serio, thank you for sharing your story.
MAD RESPECT TO A VERMIN OF SOCIETY! YEAH OKAY...SERIO IS SYMBOLIC OF THESE HORRIBLE POLICIES PUSHED BY THE DEMONCRATS...THEY REWARD AND ENCOURAGE THEIR DRUG ADDICTION...SERIO IS COLLATERAL DAMAGE.
He is a goodlooking guy that I hope gets his life together & makes something of himself before it's too late.
That's one of the first things I said he's mad smart
Prove it or take down the comment everyone agrees
@@DEMTiTzPeePeewho are you? The truth police? That’s so ridiculous, I’m sorry you’re such a sad person. Are you jealous someone has a story to tell? It’s no big deal really that someone just knows that dude.
Serio
if you ever read this, just know that it was a pleasure listening to you. You were dealt a bad hand, but you're so intelligent and insightful. I hope you realize you have better days ahead. Wish I could help in any way. Sending you love! Thank you for this
Ditto.
Samesies.
I’ve done IV heroin, and kept a job for a decade and never stole from any body. What is wrong with these Delphene losers in this country. Like keeping a job is way easier than going out in the middle of the night and stealing crap for five dollars an hour. drug addicts wonder why their life sucks and Karma is watching them 24 seven and you keep ruining average peoples lives for your fix then Karma has a fix for you loser people.
You can tell he’s a good dude. Intelligent and insightful too
He makes it clear that he needs no help which is even more remarkable
Dear Serio,
You have a friend and an advocate in NC. Your story as well as others have helped me to cope with my sister’s passing from fentanyl poisoning and to understand people to are either in recovery or actively using. I know now more than ever that addiction is a disease and you are not to blame for anything. I don’t know you but I love you and you are a person with a purpose in this world like all of us. If you can, feel free to reach out to me anytime you just need an ear to listen or someone to vent to. Sending love and good vibes always. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏 In your eyes, I see pain but even more, I see love, caring, and compassion. Please take care of yourself and always be sure you can trust your dealer and product. Love you, buddy. I’m glad you’re here.
You're awesome 👍😎❤✌️
I really enjoyed this. In my opinion he took his time to tell his story. He didn’t seem to make shit up and or try to sound “cool” or like a bad ass or anything. He seems really genuine. If you see this I hope you can get your life together. You’re a smart, handsome, and seem to be a caring person. You’re not gone. Don’t get to that point. I wish you the best.
Ditto
Yup so many of them are clearly making shit up or trying to sound cool, this one was refreshing
I agree! Prayers going up for you man! Try your best to get it together and get away from all that!!
What a thoughtful young man , look after yourself
He also didn’t have a girlfriend interrupting the whole time and taking over. Seen a lot of that on here.
I never thought of the permanent scars Katrina caused on the residents.Materialistic loss done can recovery but the psychological effects on a family can have long term repercussions -if not lifelong! What an even opening interview!!!
I know a guy who was in the Coast Guard. They were the first USCG ship to respond to 9/11, and then he was in New Orleans for Katrina. He described seeing bodies floating in the streets. He also had to shoot a guy when the boarded a boat full of Hatians. Shit made him an addict. He was clean when I was working with him. He relapsed and got fired for a no-call no-show. I hope he get his shit together. I think he had undiagnosed PTSD from his time in the CG.
So true I never thought of the Katrina trauma.
even as a Louisiana resident I hadn’t considered the long term ripple effects of Katrina! so eye opening
I appreciate what you have to say. The gross long-term effects of these natural disasters kick the heck out of families who can't recoup the emotional and physical safety zones they had. I hate the fact that our nation is not prepared for the aftermath - some nasty people believe out there are actually against social safety nets for those who need a hand-up and instead calls systemic help "hand outs". The ptsd that grips victims can be hell on earth. I never went through a natural disaster myself, but I sure have a lifetime of experience managing my own anxiety.
Im an addict in recovery myself I’m 23 and life has been an experience for me so far I’ve been sober for 7 months now and I’m in a sober living everyday at work I listen in to 2-3 of these in the evening. I enjoy listening to different types of life experiences it gives me hope
Keep going you can do it! Rooting for you ❤
You can do it Jay! Keep up the good work and hang in there! I"m sending love and good vibes!
4 years recovery after 26 years active. So proud of you 👍🏾. We do recover.
@@gday6633 Proud of you too! We just keep pushing forward 👍🏼
Life is long man…you have SO many chapters ahead of you, empty pages to write on, and more experiences you could ever imagine. Believe it or not you’re not this can all be in your rearviewmirror if you can beat it. Wishing you strength, wisdom, and the power to power thru. Go out there with the gift you’ve been given and make a life!!! 🙌
It's amazes me the way the affects of Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, still haunts people in various ways. These hurricanes set people back if their houses or jobs go. But the emotional and mental health issues hurricanes bring about. Families splitting up, education difficulties, health issues. Very hard.
It is one of, if not, the actual worst disasters in the history of our country. It is hard for anyone outside of it to understand the magnitude of what happened and the conditions left behind that will never recover.
I’m from as far south LA as u can get,only people who want to use it as an excuse..do..life is what u make it!If he’s really from Louisiana he should know that!
@@Hisdudeness101 I lived through it,if u still haven’t put ur life together since 2005 ur doing something wrong
I just saw a special where charity was shut down post Katrina and after the hospital had been cleaned up and ready for patients…staff and military doing this but LSU had bigger ideas about getting money from FEMA and took the land and homes from people that had moved back to build a state of the art hospital and clinic. Just was overwhelming that intelligent people want to close down the biggest nonprofit facility for the poor and homeless… just hard to comprehend.
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Interesting. Well, you are from there, so my ears are open. The media always spins the narrative with any story. I will NEVER get used to that (got rid of cable in 2011). I have a friend in Baton Rouge, they got hit more than once in 2018. She is always full of stories. Tough cookies down there, for sure!
This interview with Serio put me in my feelz. Dude, forgive yourself, but never forget those painful lessons. Praying for you🙏
Good morning, my friend! I hope you have a great day, as I'll try my best to, too!
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@@wesleyAlan9179 Hey Wes! Just caught this. Hope your evening is chill. As always: Big love from the High Desert. It's 9:09pm💕💖🙌🖖😎
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It was great, thanks, J. Monk!💜🙌
Best one yet!! He really took his time. His honesty was so pure. I know he says he feels he’s found his place doing what he’s doing & living like he’s living, but I feel something more powerful then himself is going to come along and set him free and he’s going to experience something great. Much love to him 😊
God I pray you are correct. This one hit a little too close to home for me. I will pray he makes his way out.
Serio is very intellectual. I’m intrigued lol, the way he tells his story definitely grabs you. I’d love to see an update on him someday.
Serio is one of the sweetest, most respectful people that I know in the land of fetty. He has always had my back & made sure that I was ok whenever he saw me crawling, dope sikk af, or when we were out finding the means necessary to get what we had to get in order to survive & not be dope sikk or hungry. Mad love to you Serio! Hope to see you soon. ♥️
Are you in Los Angeles? You're name is 😢
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Hope you’re doing ok yourself. ❤
I think this was my favorite interview yet. Serio seems to have a lot of awareness which isn’t common for folks in active addiction (coming from someone who used to live there) ..listening to him talk about his addiction, how it all started, where it has lead him, how he feels about the place he is in now was a very vivid picture and I appreciate his ability to paint that for us. I also appreciate his honesty about being comfortable in the chaos because I too have felt that way previously and it’s a very raw emotion for him to share with us.. Then pointing out your channels name and what it stands for - I just absolutely loved this interview.. Thank you for doing this, Mark. Seriously.. I am so glad someone is trying to help shed light on these tough subjects and show that we are all human with different struggles.. just trying to get through life.. Best channel on RUclips.
Serio is very intense. He can express his feelings quite well. I hope he gets clean. He has unlimited potential.
Serio, clearly has an above average IQ.
The man knows himself better than most people ever will. A part of why a lot of people are addicted to this lifestyle is the chaos and excitement. Sometimes you go so far in going back would never feel the same . Hell becomes home. I made it out and if I’m honest I watch these videos because a sick part of me misses it so much. It’s weird to know something can take so much from you but you yearn to give it more! Just one day at a time dancing on that edge.
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💯 that's exactly right. If all you know is chaos and turmoil, when things go smoothly for a while it's more comfortable to throw a chair through the wall instead of opening a window. 🤘
@@Hisdudeness101 I love your words! I don't think it could've been said any better!💗
Just one day at a time dancing on that edge., I love this
Stay strong, choose LIFE always
Thank you for your story, Serio. I am so glad you got to tell it. At the end, I just kept thinking two things--
1. It's totally normal to want to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
2. "No matter how far you've gone down the wrong road, turn back!" (Turkish proverb).
I've watched a lot of these interviews, but something about this young man's life was more compelling than others. You can see how much he's struggling with life, and yet he keeps going. There is a form of courage there.
I hope he knows that there are people out here who care, and I hope he finds the peace and joy in life that he obviously needs.
I wanted to like his as much as possible he's charismatic but NO FUCK NO. He didn't love his fiance she courted him in prison he gave her heroin made her addicted made her strip while he robbed so he spent all her money on his drugs to the point where she couldn't even afford hers without him stealing DAILY. Cared SO PHUCCIN LITTLE about her he couldn't even use his brain while making her shots or wait 10 seconds for her to do it. Don't feel bad for him he's a narcissist and such a b!t*h he could never try to change and he'll never even want to want to!
@@DanielGwimbly-theGwimb-Larson I don't know. I heard all that too. But there is a bone weariness on his face that's not drugs. The more shit he does, the more weight he has to carry, until he either finds a way to set it down, or it kills him. I think he's nearly there. And anyway, I would prefer to show compassion instead of being judge, jury and executioner. I haven't walked a mile in his shoes. And sometimes, when your dream dies, as his did after Katrina, you just don't give a damn anymore.
Agree
@@hummerchine yes
I can tell he’s never got to regurgitate his story like this before, It’s like he struggles for the words to explain himself. It’s sad really. Thanks mark for making this platform for those who just need to release their stories and feel heard.
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Regurgitate….
“He’s never got to?”
Just curious of your statement…
He is obviously doing just that…
@@tonjakotara2961 I know what he’s doing babe I watched the video 🤗 I’m saying maybe prior to the video he hasn’t got to tell his story at least not the way he did to mark. I say that because of the WAY he explains himself. Why are U mad 😂 I’m actually confused
@@tonjakotara2961 I knew I’d get clowned for using the word regurgitate 😂 I laughed when I typed that out
@C exactly! thank you love 💕
ADHD doesn’t help when having to tell long stories.
What you're doing Mark is so inspiring & giving these people a platform to tell their life stories is therapeutic to them & it helps others too. You are doing good things. Bless you for that!
Serio is a stark contrast to most addicts we see here, his honesty and ability to tell his story so all can see the whole truth of addiction and where it may lead. Wishing him well regardless of his choices
This poor kid.... He got into drugs and the spiral as an attempt to bond with his family. He is very smart and intuitive, he knows right from wrong, how his choices will likely impact him. He takes it all right on the chin... That's a really tough way to get through it. ❤
I really think he probably struggles to not just turn himself in when he breaks the law.
Yeah what a horrible and delusional mother to suggest meth to treat add to a young teen, nonetheless her son. Knowing herself what that path can lead to. Poor kid.
Wow! I’ve never heard an addict take so much accountability. He takes responsibility for things that aren’t his fault. His parents set him on the path to destruction, what chance did he have. I hope he recovers and is able to live a meaningful life, he deserves it.
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Serio, do you realize you were training to be An Olympic athlete !!!! You are gifted and have talent. You have so much to offer. Hope you read this and get back to your real destiny!
You are so insightful Serio. Hang in there. The number one thing I recall about my recovery is to "don't believe the lie you believe about yourself." You are a good person. Don't believe anything else brother.
You should write, Serio. You have a story to tell. Listening to you is moving. You are so incredibly insightful. Your long interview was captivating. Thank you.
Sometimes Serio seems so close to sharing an epiphany but then you realise he is nowhere near ready to give up the witch. Real pity because he's a super smart guy who could be anything he wants. He's just been under the spell of opioids for so long now that the point of return is an uphill battle he doesn't seem prepared to undertake.
Very well said.
If you can follow him, he has a lot of incredible hind-sight. He’s honest and wise. Very relatable. Good luck to you Serio.
Where?
He does show some wisdom but at the end he also reveals the pride and stubbornness which often accompanies addiction. When you talk about being surrounded by death and despair but then conclude it's where you belong the outcome is probably not going to be a good one
Under what name?
Follow him as in… his language.
He's just very deliberate...fascinating young man.
I found Serio to be incredibly thoughtful and introspective. It makes me wonder if only his parents hadn't led him astray with their drug use, if he would be in a completely different place in life right now. I hope he finds the courage and motivation to quit fentanyl and perhaps be a counselor for others. I hope he can find a way.
Aww, and you're so nice, along with your looks.
Yes 😢
Serio you are part of something, your testimony is now part of my life. Experiencing these things you gain something you can’t learn in a book or from a person. Let’s use that to help others and this world.
There is something special about this guy and I can't put my finger on it but there is something very good inside him.
Agreed. As l listened to his every word, l couldnt help notice how similar he looks like my own son who is one year older.
He is conventionally good looking thats it. People Like and give Credit to and believe people more when they're attractive, there ist a lot of research on that.Would He bei ugly ...you would find this to be one of the more boring Interviews probably.
@@bobohobo7652 Yes, I can see that makes sense and it has given me something to think about, that's for sure.
Hi Serio. Im a fellow 32 year old man. I live a life so different from yours, it's like a different world. Yet through your interview, I connect to you. Id love to just hang and talk. But please know, Serio: If you don't stop the drugs, things are gonna get even worse. You've seen how bad it can get. True horror. Nobody else can save you at this point. Nobody else can get you what you deserve. Forget the prison sentences - you still have great potential and we're still young. Wishing you the best man.
I am sorry that you are hurting so much. So many are hurting so much. Please forgive yourself coz that will help in your healing journey as so many of us are hurting so much. Thank you for sharing your hurt and feelings and I hope we all can appreciate the hurting in all of us. I love you with all the hurtint in you.
I had hope in him until he said “he’s here to stay” in skid row. He has no desire to get better and clean up. His story is heartbreaking.
and he could easily go back home, he's not even from L.A. many of them have family members they can turn to but due to theyre CHOICES and stubborness dont want to
@@Jezzzzz818 exactly it's sad the ones that could go home and wont.id say there are quite a few wished they had a home to go back to
He’s extremely honest about what he wants. A lot of people that are interviewed here lie either because they’re embarrassed or are lying to themselves, but I’m sure a lot of them really feel this way.
@@EuleneWages4644 exactly! A majority of them arent from here and refuse to leave to go back home where its SAFE because they are still living in a fantasy world that they think L.A. is and its NOT...this city is about SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST and many arent cut out for it...its all the glamour and glitz...reality shows..music videos...online ads for CENTRALLY LOCATED APARTMENTS etc...that get people from other places enticed to come and live here...but no one will tell them how HARD IT IS if ur not from here...ya i mean...if they got MONEY LIKE THAT they can live in Beverly Hills or Encino or something but most the time they come out here...look at a newer remodeled apartment in the middle of the ghetto and they dont even look theyre surroundings...here they are...stuck in a lease and wonder what they got themselves into..smh...gentrification is the BIGGEST problem why people come here and end up this way...disappointment chasing that DREAM and they cant handle it or say no to the pressures this place has to offer non-street smart people...and here u go...lol...the RESULTS OF....i grew up here on these streets i know how it is...but since im from here i was street smart since i was a kid...i knew how to overcome it all because i was raised in it...i know my demographics...what neighborhoods are where..i worked as a gang intervention counselor for YEARS here in L.A...i know the entire county like the back of my hand...u HAVE to know where ur at and RESPECT each and every neighborhood u cross into or u wont survive here...gentrifiers/hipsters...do not respect anything and they strip away and all that is backfiring....and they all land into the hands of the WOLVES that is my city of ANGELS🥰🥰
@@EuleneWages4644 many of them come from money...i worked with the homeless population in skid row....they grew up with loving families and they refuse to go back because they didnt like rules at home or wanted to live the DANGEROUS life or get away from the small towns they are from...MAJORITY i have met and spoke to...and they mostly play victim in many of their stories because they werent independent...or started using back home...always asking for money from family and family gets tired of being ENABLERS...so they rebel and leave and come to L.A. or end up in a program that ships them to L.A. and end up dropping out of the program mommy and daddys insurance paid for and wanting to land in the L.A. streets...smfh
.....they have no idea what they got themselves into....transients...and transplants....make up alot of the homeless population here in L.A.
I'm from monroe LA and I couldn't have articulated my history any better. Thank you for sharing your story. You're not alone. It takes one to know one and ultimately you're responsible for your decisions but I understand when you feel like you're already buried and 6 feet deep but breathing. Just know your life is precious and worth living. You said you're "here and here to stay" but it doesn't have to be that way. Don't sell yourself short. You're a beautiful soul inside and out and you don't have to accept where you are now.
Side note you're so handsome!!!! Extremely attractive. Please take care of yourself.
Serio your story is absolutely remarkable. The life you have was hit hard with tragedy but you had the strength to go on. Your intellect is apparent. I know you’ll beat this with your head held high. I wish you happiness in all you do. Keep your faith and stay strong Serio. ❤
That was painfully slow but I respect that it takes him longer to express himself. I just didn't expect that at the end, him totally embracing where he is in life. He explained perfectly how people become desensitized to that lifestyle. Between the drugs & repeated exposure to the chaos it becomes nornal. God bless him to see a better path sooner than later 🙏
I agree, I had to hasten the playback speed.
I always speed up videos to 1.75 or so. Way easier to listen to and goes by quicker.
I was just thinking the same thing. I’m like I don’t wanna sound rude, but good gawd man I can’t spend an hour with this young man. I made it 35min & I tapped out. I wanted to see if anyone else got the same vibe as I did?
Yep, thank you for commenting. I don’t think we are being inconsiderate, just realistic.
Dude needs to get a withdrawal kit together and take the time to fight for his life back. I wish him willpower and the strength to love himself. To forgive himself and put his good foot forward.. best wishes to everyone going through the gigs in life. May we all be battle ready with extra rations and amo. Stand our ground when life’s trenches close in on us.
The biggest problem here is that he’s only 32 years old and has been to prison at least 4 times. Not for possession of drugs but for major violent felonies. And Los Angeles (actually California in general) is one of those places that invites drug addicts and homeless ( mostly one and the same). What happens in California and especially in Los Angeles county which has one of the weakest Soros-backed D.A.’s when a felony occurs? NOTHING! The POS is usually out on no bail before the paperwork is completed. If these drug addicts were locked up for some serious time, and I mean the MAXIMUM time, along with a drug rehab program, then at the very last TWO good things will come out of it. FIRST THING is that more of these drug addicts would actually be truly cleaned up and SECONDLY the crime rate in California might go down. The way things are going, if there’s not a huge change in our government, meaning a huge red tsunami, California will be one of God’s biggest disappointments. A beautiful state turned into a giant cesspool by mankind. What a damn shame!
I watched at + 1.25X which I find works best for a lot of videos these days- but I’m ADHD 😂👍🏽✨
Thanks for giving him the floor to tell his story! Loved this!
Most people probably left after 2 minutes due to his demeanour, which I think gave him authenticity that has been lacking in a lot of other of these videos. I could have listened to him for hours, and I think it was a brilliant move on Mark's part not to interrupt .
listened to the entire interview and I was hoping to hear that Serio wanted to get out of the environment he’s currently living in. you’re still young and have all the opportunity in the world to do something different. I’m 42 and if I could get in a time machine and travel back to when I was 32- I would’ve made different choices, knowing what I know now.
i hope you read this and take some free advice. my thirties flew by so fast and once time is gone you never get it back.
Im 50 and time Flys I would love to turn back time.......
This is one of the best video’s I've watched on this channel. I'm praying for you, Serio. It will be 3 year April 2024 since I last touched fentanyl there is hope for you, if I can do it so Can you.
I enjoy how he talks and expresses himself. Wish interview was longer. Really impacted me.
This was a great interview I hope Serio finds a soft place to land so he can heal. I had no idea just how bad this fentanyl thing was. This is terrifying and sad that so many people are suffering. Thank you Mark for everything that you are doing. I think this is one of my favorite interviews this guy has really wonderful insight and really paints a vivid picture of his reality.
I can definitely resonate with crippling anxiety, and complex PTSD it's excruciating
You just repeated, verbatim, what I've told many about myself. Words don't cut it!
Seems like a cool guy who got lost down the wrong path. A strong family is so important ... Without that nothing works.
@JosedeJezeus
Yeah, and when they do, they text each other at the table ...
Very sad story, very humble fellow.
I really enjoyed how well spoken this young dude is. He'd write masterpieces if he became a writer. He's quite charming.
I remember trying to fish out the words to describe him- as his interpretation of his fiance's attraction to him wasn't quite it. Yes* a WRITER of masterpiece.
Yet another kid with so much promise who was let down by his parents. Heartbreaking. Serio you are a smart, handsome, well spoken guy, you can get your life back on track, it’s not too late. Wishing you all the best.
We have the same birthday! I'm 34...I really really hope Serio finds his way out. He was so articulate the way he told his story and explained LA in a whole other way being that his story started Louisiana two totally different worlds and yet they're colliding in other ways. I don't think I saw him smile once😥 you deserve true happiness and clarity. 🙏
Took me a while to get into the groove of his speaking style, but once that happened, I became enthralled. Very interesting video.
I’m late to this one. Probably one of the best interviews I’ve seen. Very sad. He’s going to stay there. I wish I could give him a hug. I really hope something significant happens to change the course of his life because he has a lot to offer. I hope you made it to your birthday buddy. You could live a long time if you wanted. 😢
I really relate to you Serio. Stay strong brother, I have been at rock bottom, if you keep fighting, miracles CAN happen. Your life can turn around immensely, if you want to put the work in.
I also like him but to think he's going to change his ways is only projection, he doesn't want to change this is his work, nobody seems to get what he is saying... plainly!
What a great interview. I knew it was going to be a good one when mark didn’t say anything thru out the story. This guy seems very honest and is really telling us his testimony about his life. I wish I could shake your hand man and say leave it all in the past but I also know how trauma can grab you and stay on you for years. It’s like the boogeyman and he comes to find you every time you get nervous, scared or down on yourself. Then you’ll use cause it’s the easy escape. Going the other way is hard and sometimes it’s gonna suck but in the end you’ll be on green grass instead of dirty concrete. If you read this bro RUN AWAY FROM CALIFORNIA !!! ✌🏽
Serio has an incredible amount of introspection.
One of the most profound and relatable (to me) of all the interviews on marks channel. I too am a smoke and mirror person and i hope we find our way man
What a lovely articulate young man 😢
I felt this story was more enlightening as to what he went through and why, very informative. I also think he’s pretty articulate and perhaps if he could be a part of something else, like counseling,, he’d feel like he’d fit in and be helpful to other people who are struggling. He just appears to have the ability to communicate well and lay out all of his thoughts, feelings and experiences in an organized way. I hope he discovers another way of thinking for himself.
I was thinking the drugs have done that to him. If her were completely sober, I wonder if he would talk the same way.
Drugs are a manifestation of poisoned love. You learned that love is that way in your childhood, and you seek it as an adult still wishing this "love" to save you. But true love is unconditional and pure.
😔 this young man is a prime example of the effects of a home can influence a person's life; he had a good home and then everything flipped ... may the Lord touch his soul and give him peace
This was an amazing interview. I hope we hear more from Serio.
Dang man. Sorry you have had to go through this trauma. You deserve to be happy and be loved man. You will find it. I know it.
My daughter's on this shit. She's been interviewed by Mark ‼️ Thank GODDESS I've never seen it. I wouldn't want to 😮 I've seen other interviews with 3 different people on here that mentioned her 😮😮😮
This kid is so beautiful inside and out, you can tell. 😢✌️❣️💪
don't stop reaching out and trying to help. someone evil above is trying to depopulate the population and feny and many others on the way are going to do it. greed realm is tough and not fair.
"if you didn't die, you're stuck here." aint that the fucking truth for us all man. drugs or not, that explains life perfectly.
I donated..I hope people like this person can be helped. It seems not to be to late.
He has a sad and wounded soul. Keep pushing till you find what works for you ❤
Ugh, this breaks my heart. Hope he has found peace. So handsome even after everything
Man...mark give this kid a hug for me!! He is just trying to survive!
Serio is so interested and intelligent. I can’t help thinking that this is not where he belongs but Fentanyl rarely allows anyone loose. I hope he can and wants to find his way out.
Mark please do a follow up .. this man really pulled on my heart strings.. I wonder how he is today a year later 💔
Ohhhh..... So, I've been binging your channel off & on since it first showed up in my recommendations a few days ago. I've been battling my own addiction demons for decades, so after I reading a handful of your video captions, I knew I wasn't going anywhere until I watched every last interview. I'm about 25-deep so far & SERIOUSLY considering taking my second sick day of the year today so I can keep on bingin'!!. At first, I thought "underbelly" was a nod to the trashy parts of our cities that we have no choice but to frequent in order to ply our chosen trade. After hearing the way Serio says it, I believe it's referencing how we ALL have a weakness. Some you can easily see, others you cannot. Thanks for the hours of entertainment. You're doing a great job with a very difficult subject.
It gets lonely for sure, I get it 💯. Focus on your feelings about self, take things a day at a time, and be ok with change. You got this!❤️🙏
My heart breaks for Serio,such a lovely smart guy,I really hope and pray he gets free from his addiction.
This is very good for other people experiencing have a problem with drugs. This is real life story from people.
It's almost encouraged to stay high and vulnerable in Cali. I couldn't have gotten clean there. God's grace took me away from there. Get out while you're still able. Great story teller, thanks for sharing your life.
A life story like Serio's puts everything into perspective. Everything.
You ever get the impression that some people are just not meant for this type of life?… this guy is one of them. I do not see him as accepting this mindset. He seems so caught up under his circumstances
I guess that’s what drugs do to a person. 😢
Drugs definitely don’t discriminate.
Serio seems like such a smart guy underneath all the chaos in his life. I hope he gets to the point where he wants to truly help himself. He seems very introspective, and I feel he could do well with helping others out. I wish him the very best.
Always the best interviews. Got my coffee and I’m ready to go. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the honesty and accountability
Was very interesting how he connected several things with the storm. Feels like it has a physical, mental but also kind of symbolic meaning in his life. Just started watching this channel. Hard to find the right words... It's good but not in the meninges of what good is normal. It's more brave. From all sides. Thank you.
He said he had PTSD.im thinking the drug hes using is causing his mental state worse.
Best interviews and great content like always thanks Mark!!!
The best stories are the ones where mark doesnt even have to say a word and this was one of the great ones, i hope you find that thing your looking for serio and live a life your proud of. Hope your doing ok
My baby brother just ODed in September. He was only 29 but lived a life of drugs use. I didn’t know how to relate to him and I fear he felt I abandoned him. I can’t believe he is gone, he meant to buy heroine and died due to fentanyl toxicity. Absolutely heartbreaking .
I’m sorry for you and your family ❤ not that that will mean much coming from a random person on RUclips, but I just wanted you to know I feel for you guys. That’s really rough
@EBG,
Sorry Hon. Sorry for your loss. That's really aweful to hear of the mistakes people are making when buying something other than what they intended. Not that buying the other was a good choice either, but...
You have much to work through. I hope you are able to reach out as needed. God Bless 💜
@@meghantomurgatroyd7634 thank you for taking a moment to say kind words, is does mean a lot
@@nhlibra thank you for your kindness. I think it’s insane that overdose is now the leading cause of death for the youth in America. So many things we wish we could change. Hug your loved ones while you can
I so sorry for your loss 😢
I moved out of New Orleans in ‘97 so my girls could grow up in the burbs.,they both graduated from LSU but Baton Rouge is just crime ridden as is New Orleans. I found this after just watching the Charity hospital collapse after Katrina…it was so frightening and sad…I was a nurse until 2000…I saw the dad take a boat to get his daughter at charity after weeks of being left in there with nothing. It just brings back so many memories.?I hope he realizes that drugs don’t erase the bad memories. They bring their own pain. You must find a replacement for drugs. Such as exercise, growing your own food, living off grid and learning to survive all on your own. Stay out of crime/drug areas and get better friends. Sad to hear you accessed drugs from your mom and your friends mom. I can’t imagine letting my kids do that. Damn. I hope you have a short term plan just staying sober is beating the demons. Much love young man.
Agreed. Omg...handing your child an opportunity to do drugs. It's so hard for me to wrap my head around that. That just tells me the parent forgot their role.
God bless this man. Hope he can recover and be free again 🙏
Serio has the looks of an actor. Im praying for you Serio....some day I pray that you can give your testimony sober helping others that struggle with Fentanyl.
Serio if you get to see this i live in sheffield 🏴 am 51 just years of age,i’ve been an opiate addict from the same age as you pretty much 20 years old,so 30+ years now and man i hope you kick the habbit because i’m on methadone now and have been for decades,for me there’s no getting off it nearly killed me the last (of 5) detox i did,it kicked the S…..T out of me for 3 months 🥵😩😵💫🤮 and i was 38 then!,at the end you said your turning 32 soon,so trust me from personal experience it’s kinda now or never !,i wish you the best and hope you can get clean whilst you still have your head intact👍,the one thing i’ll add though is being on drugs is hard !!! work but being straight is HARD!!! also
What a point of view, absolutely brilliant serio! Please put that mind to use for humanity to see
My heart goes to you Serio. Your story is incredible. I hope you’d be part of something to get us out of this situation.
No one ever loved this poor guy when you're treated as if your life doesn't matter, you never know that your life matters. It's a generational curse he carries. I know this video is somewhat old, but I pray he found his peace and his value and never looks back.
Addiction stems from people not wanting to "feel" anything. This is where the disconnect comes into the equation. As hard as day to day survival can get, it would seem we are supposed to "feel" life, up to and including the hardships and heartache and suffering and pain. Idk why that is, but trying to numb yourself everyday just doesn't work. I know this because I survived addiction.
The way this ended was kinda devastating
Yep very depressing actually especially for the people he robbed....I wonder if anyone will ever hear their side of what this handsome person did to get his dope
Awesome interview! So real and genuine, truly heartfelt. I'm praying for this young man❤
I am just seeing Serio today. Wow! He seems smart and so thoughtful as he tells his story. I wonder how he is doing today? Thank you Mark & Serio. 💔😭 I really feel parts of Serio's story, emotions, experience, addiction, strength and loss in my heart.
Thankyou Mark or what you do. These interviews are moving and inspirational. Serio especially. Please send him my love and respect, if that is possible.
This guy went through allot. That’s crazy, and he is still struggling. Hope he can recover from it, and surround himself with better people and environment.
Incredible story teller. Thank you for sharing your truth Serio.
On a side note, I really like the background curtain colour used in these interviews, always perfectly matches.
Reminds me of the 80s Milk commercials