This is my uncle and I love him so very much! It breaks my heart that he’s been through so much but I love you so much uncle Anthony and I will always love you so much! I can’t believe I got addicted to heroin and I am so grateful to be off the crap and I’m here for you!
I’m replying to Mel cause that’s my woman, But gawd dam playboy, You a real mother fucker, Kinda helps me see what Melissa grew up with. I’m here for you both, Til the very end mother fuckers!!! I’m so gawd dam sorry to hear about your son, I mean it ( • )( • ) ԅ(‾⌣‾ԅ Edit: god don’t give a fuck about us, there ain’t no grand plan for us as individuals; but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t something greater than us that welcomes us after life. I know it sounds fucked, but I know there’s life after death…..I’ve seen it in my heart
Hearing his and others life story has made me appreciate my family and upbringing so much more. Thanks Alex, I hope that one day you find peace and joy and happiness.
What a candid and heartbreaking story. Thank you for giving these fellow brothers and sisters in humanity a 'voice' that can be heard around our world. This man has a good soul. It can be seen in his eyes. I hope and pray that he manages to claw his way out of the mire he was born into and becoes someone who can use his life experiences to educate others.
Such a hard start in life for him as a child. I feel heartbroken for these kids who dont get a chance to shine bright. I can see he is a kind hearted man and he would be an amazing mentor to younger kids. I hope he gets the chance to help others because he definitely has what it takes to inspire and empower those vulnerable kids.
Man thats tough. But its true man your kids will always fail to listen to you but they will never fail to imitate you. Then you will hate it when you see it in your kids. As a man sows so shall he reap. Ye if you turn, you will be a vessel for honor Alex. God bless you.
I had the same thing with my younger brother and it used to bother the hell outa me! But then as I grew older I realised that he was just looking up to me and trying to be like me, while I felt that he was copping the bad stuff that I did to fit in.. We have never really talked about the deep shit aside one time when we had both taken LSD and MDMA and I could then talk openly but I can’t say shit when I’m sober.. My brain shuts down when I try. (I can’t find my words and I freeze, I think it is some kind of self defence mechanism that is fucked up)
I believe you can succeed Alex,itz not too late. You can make a difference in many ppls lives. Sending you Luv, healing light & strength. It takes alot of work to get sober & constant work to stay sober. No one is perfect,we make mistakes but always strive to be the best version of yourself every day. I used to go to NA & AA meetings w/my boyfriend,some of the best shares are from ppl that lived a tuff life in the streets. For me as a normy I learned we are all the same. Like I said Alex I have faith you can rise to the challenge you still got alot of life to live. L&R
@@BennieTarrMusic. Maybe you should go to your nearest metropolitan city & ask a Mexican gang member. You can't be serious w/a question like that. Why were Romans violent?
Thanks for sharing your story, Alex. Despite the past, you've got today and tomorrow and beyond - keep focused on getting well and helping others if you can. That's noble, brother. And it actually helps you be a better person. (I need to follow my own advice. You've got that part figured out!) Seek the friendship of other positive people. All the best from Pittsburgh.
Thank you so much for posting. Showing Psycho s story could just possibly- save others from such hard lessons. The lessons sound so hard- bless him an you for posting. Thank you.
His lesson was beautiful and so on point. Anthony seems so sweet and kind after all he has been callous through. That’s pretty amazing he was able to glean so much from life. Sending big energies💖
It's nice of you to say this,yet he has so many people fooled,it sounds as if he's telling my story and he should know it on count of I'm his older brother george.yes some of what he said was true but very little.he ended up stealing my car and clothing when all I did was try and help him.we never gave him as a kid heroin,ask him his Y.A number,he never had one.mine was 31700.he was never there!
I hope one day soon he gets his life in order where he wants 🙏 it to be. You can tell he has a good heart 💜 and a lot more to offer this world than the environment that initially stripped him of his innocence.
I was in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. My first roommate After the ICU was a guy with burns over 80% of his body. He was in a coma for 3 months. Someone had set him on fire for leaving his gang/organization because he refused to let his son join and insisted on leaving himself. his son had come of age and he didn't want that life for him. His son had to kick dirt on him to put the fire out. He was a great roommate and really put shit in perspective for me at the time.
Was all that verifiable? I don’t doubt your story. Just hope the other guy was truthful. I’d hate to hear it was actually from not knowing how to bbq or somethin
It is so sad to see how the system perpetuates the problem. How do you expect a 12 year old, after being drugged with heroin at 10, to stay 6 years in juvee and come out at 18 ready to excel in society? I feel good in him, hope he gets sober and trails a better path for himself, although it be much harder with the cards he has dealt with...there is still time my man!
@@mikebetancourt6403 definitely is society but also society perpetuating the corrupt system. Both to blame. She’s saying the system isn’t helping it’s keeping it going. And people born into the cycle will have a bigger climb. Also, higher reward if they become aware.
@@mikebetancourt6403 Of course the culture is to blame, but the system facilitates that same culture and even perpetuates that culture exponentially. Notice how he said in the interview that a prison number was a badge of honor? If the system effectively dissuaded that culture, the last thing these individuals would want is a prison number. Prison should actually correct the action that landed the individual a prison sentence, not magnify that same behavior and force individuals to participate.
Hope Alex gets what he’s praying for. A lot of people that I’ve known throughout my life has had similar lives and turned their whole life around. Truly hope the best for him.
All the best to you Anthony! You have a kind soul and I hope you will be able to make an impact on the youth! So sorry about your son. May he rest in peace and pradise. All the best from Berlin, Germany.
He spoke clearly and I was engaged throughout the whole interview. He’s thought about his past a lot. To the point of having PTSD. It’s too bad there seems to be so much regret, especially towards his kids, and further to his dead kid Steven. I can’t even imagine the horror. Gripping interview. Great stuff.
I grew up in the socal “culture” the way Alex recalled & wrapped up his interview was profound. I can hear a lot of “gang members” share their war stories & not feel the trauma bond, & I just see someone trying to fit in. Alex didn’t have a choice & felt every pain the lifestyle brings. I hope he fights through his addiction, his story definitely needs to be heard. You gain nothing but violence, loss & missed opportunities from the lifestyle. R.I.P Stevie 🕯️keep talking about him Anthony, he came into your life for a reason .. you are here for a reason. Thank you for doing the interview.
Dang this man is a Mexican mafia member. He ain’t saying it direct. But that tat of a black hand certainly means that. Sad. Losing his son broke him. Lord save this man lord.
@Soft White Underbelly My upbringing & all the way up to my early 20s is very similar to a lot of these stories on this channel . Over the past 7 years I’ve really worked so hard to overcome my past. Even now though, I question myself on how I didn’t end up dead, stuck in jail or stuck on drugs like my parents , older sister ( RIP to my sister 🙏 ) , uncles, friends and the people on this channel being interviewed. Their stories are so damn relatable regardless of one another’s outcome. Thank you for always sharing ❤️
Tru that family I'm 33 my father been in prison since I was 9months and he is still in! I was in the gang life glad I got out with out a record u right everyday is a struggle
God bless you Alex. A man who's lived this kind of life truly shows in the eyes. More wisdom from this man then you could ever learn in any education program. The cold hard truth.
Alex, there's a place in LA called Homeboy Industry where ex-gang members feel welcome and loved given an opportunity to start a new life. It's never too late to start new and you have started it. You are loved!
Despite being a drug addict he is intelligent, honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom. He recognizes the realities of such a self-destructive life. He acknowledges the hypocrisy and disloyalty in what many aspire to be a part of in order to be considered street gods. I hope you can get clean, on your feet, and in order and be able to be of positive impact to many out there who need it. Real dude!!!
Heroin was my get down too. I chased it into a town called Wilmington in the LAX/LGB Harbor area. I love that town and all the people I met there. Eventually I ended up living under the bridge on PCH and Alameda. I’m lucky I made it out alive. This video is helping me let go so I don’t end up getting stuck there again. Today I have 484 days clean and I’m a drug and alcohol counselor. Thank you Alex and Soft White Underbelly. You have helped me and many others more than you will ever know.
Hey playboy it's Richie from 12 remember back in the day we did all that dirt and when your house burnt down..I remember I gave you some toys and stuff for your kids..was that steven? I'm sorry to hear you losing a son no matter what aside from all that street and prison stuff inside were good people and before it's too late give it to God I speak to myself to. Take care old friend much love rich
I appreciate this man being so honest with himself. I think he has the potential to help many others like he dreams to do. Maybe this video is the the first day of his dreams coming true. Keep staying true to yourself homie.
Good Morning Eyes!! Its just after 3:00 here where its currently 35. As always, I sent good vibes & mad, mad Love to you. I hope youre keeping warm!! 🤟🙃❤🩹
Don’t give up man, I am 51 starting over with nothing but debt / no friends or family, but all a man can do is try & hope for things to get better, & just maybe/ just maybe, we can find peace one day ☮️
You’re honesty & experiences can touch lives. I’m so glad to listened to your story. I pray that God will you show the path that will bring guidance & support to others in your situation. You have a way with sharing. You can inspire many. You’re story’s not over.
I pray whoever eyes catch this God give you strength you need to overcome every battle your facing may the dark thoughts and overthinking,the doubts exist your mind right now my peace and calmness fill in your life🇧🇸❤️
There is a God? I don't believe ....fairy tales. To much horror on Earth for there to be a God. Then after , the damage .....you pray for healing? Hog wash.
Did he have a choice? Very hard to say when that’s all you know.. Life is tough Some get a head start in the race of life while others just he left behind with no starting line to be found and on dark road with no light to be found.. Man heart hurts because I can relate on a tough upbringing
Bruh I got a huge business idea that I made all preliminary work on already. A trillionaire worldwide business plan to help all no matter who they are. If you’re interested I need a business partner or co owner!!! Best to you God bless!!
@@tigerblood213 My wife's mom abused and tortured my wife's little sister since a baby because she resembled her father. She hated her. The worse was when she stuck heroin in her vein at 12yrs old. She became addicted. As an adult, she prostituted (homeless) in Compton, CA to get drugs etc. she passed away 2 years ago. Vehicle hit her and the report was labeled a homicide (currently unsolved). Not every case is the same. Marlene never had a choice. Or so, I believe.
Alex,i’m a30 year herion addict from sheffield 🏴,i’ve never been in a gang at all but i lose friends constantly now (i’m 51) so i can only imagine what you’re going through with loosing Stephen/steven ? i love the fact that you want to give back👍,the fact you do is quite amazing itself,as you know it’s going to be hard as F……..K but you need to stop the drugs if you really want to help,no judgement just my opinion 🙂,i wish you the BEST man,stay safe !!.
Good luck Anthony great interview Mark please keep them coming. This is very insightful. I wish Anthony nothing but the best prayers from San Antonio Texas.💯❤️
Footage and interview is approaching profound at times. Really good stuff. In another life, I’ve literally met more guys like this than I can count in so-cal facilities (nothing discounted from his story). I mean gang encouraged Hispanic men being fed heroin at a very young age
Wish you luck brotha Alex! There's a different side of life that needs your help to guide others to another way to living. The pitfalls of life knowledge can never be taken from you or changed. BUT it can be used to help others navigate though the treacherous terrain.💯
I've watched quite a few of the SWU episodes, and I don't think I have ever been so interested in wanting to know more about someone and their story. And also have a deep sadness for someone within the 1st 2 minutes of an episode before. He reminds me of my X husband by the way he was introduced to drugs. At 7 years old he was given heroin....and then became the gangs mule you could say. Because they would use the fact that he would be dope sick and that he would get something to take that edge off "IF" he did what they told him to do! IT"S SO SICKENING AND TERRIBLE THAT SOME KIDS HAVE TO START LIFE THIS WAY. After many years of being an addict he finally was able to sober up and start living at 43yrs old, although not after losing so much. I hope the best for all addicts that they can find it within themselves to get sober and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.... BECAUSE IT IS POSSIBLE, ODAAT ✌💜🙃🙏
Thank you for posting this. I myself am 33 yrs of age. Started using drugs at age 12 became a heroin addict at the age of 17. Went through everything a junkie goes through. Raised in Dallas Texas and have been all over Texas running from myself. I'm now in San Francisco two months clean. Tonight was one of those nights just reading your message lofted my spirits Thank you
I hope Alex can find peace in his life. He deserves to make a turn in his life for the better and use his lessons to help other people avoid the path he took. I wish him the best.
It is so sad to hear his story because he really never had a chance somebody needs to stop that mold maybe one day he will be able to turn young kids away from the gangs I pray for him I love his story you know it makes me look at gangsters in a different light because of my mind they just wanted to be in a gang I didn't realize it's so many of them were born into it
Real Deal here. Gave me chills right off from beginning i can relate.. Jeez. Tuff life. Everything can change for better. ..but ya never forget.. Hope he's ok Thnx Mark.
Alex, I'm so sorry about your son. I know, as a parent myself, it kills you a little more each day, but Plz try to use it as a stepping stone to get a clean life and be an example for the rest of your kids, in honor of him. You can do it, as long as there is breath in your body, there is Always hope. Take care ❤️💎 Rip Steven 😥💔🕊🕊🕊🕊
I don't know if the Northsiders hit his son cuss they thought he was a DO. But there is a big south side hood from LA that has a click over there in Stockton called PBS. Playboys 13. The SUR goes at it hard with the northern hoods
He needs to talk to Asriah !!!! He's been through it and Asriah needs his guidance from someone who's been thru it, plus she has children and with Alex's experience, it can help her.
Hey there Anthony I hope you get to read this message. I’m really sorry for your loss may your son rest in paradise. I know you didn’t had an easy life and in some defining moments you never had an opportunity to chose a different path however your life may have an even bigger purpose and impact than you’ve ever imagined. Life is hard and hard things will always happen to everyone of us but this time you do have an option. Choose to be someone, tell all the other kids everything you would’ve love to hear when you were younger and you’ll change and prevent so many tragic things that your mind won’t even be able to comprehend. Serve a bigger purpose, bigger than your own existence. Even chaos can create beauty and I really think you have the opportunity to create something beautiful by telling your story and helping other kids who might be thinking that gang banging is the way. Do it for yourself, do it for your kid and do it for all of the other people who never got to make it to where you are. I don’t know you and probably never will but I just want you to know that I really wish you the best with Al my heart. Keep striving brother, always.
That's a message thank you for opening up those experiences you came up in your life many kids are being brought up with all these drugs now and being affiliated just go more in the program.Children and up bringing is a most to be around .Peace and love
This is my uncle and I love him so very much! It breaks my heart that he’s been through so much but I love you so much uncle Anthony and I will always love you so much! I can’t believe I got addicted to heroin and I am so grateful to be off the crap and I’m here for you!
Rip!!!!!
I’m replying to Mel cause that’s my woman,
But gawd dam playboy,
You a real mother fucker,
Kinda helps me see what Melissa grew up with.
I’m here for you both,
Til the very end mother fuckers!!!
I’m so gawd dam sorry to hear about your son,
I mean it
( • )( • ) ԅ(‾⌣‾ԅ
Edit: god don’t give a fuck about us, there ain’t no grand plan for us as individuals; but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t something greater than us that welcomes us after life. I know it sounds fucked, but I know there’s life after death…..I’ve seen it in my heart
@@mattin_together1889"who the fuck is Alfredo homie"
Glad you were able to get off that stuff
@melissaarriola4375 did your uncle pass away?
Hearing his and others life story has made me appreciate my family and upbringing so much more. Thanks Alex, I hope that one day you find peace and joy and happiness.
What a candid and heartbreaking story. Thank you for giving these fellow brothers and sisters in humanity a 'voice' that can be heard around our world. This man has a good soul. It can be seen in his eyes. I hope and pray that he manages to claw his way out of the mire he was born into and becoes someone who can use his life experiences to educate others.
💯🙏
What a wise man, a sure victim of his circumstances. I hope he can eventually find peace.
The best interviews here are the Gang Members and ex members especially the Hispanics they carry themselves in a different way
Ya there really good cons
@Let's talk on👉@OfficialSoftWhiteUnderbelly scammers
@_OfficialSoftWhiteUnderbellycould you do bobby again please
latino .. thats why u dont see them getting involved in self incriminating.. only blacks do that shit online n interviews
@@ronbarber197 ur mom cons the pussy very well too
Such a hard start in life for him as a child. I feel heartbroken for these kids who dont get a chance to shine bright. I can see he is a kind hearted man and he would be an amazing mentor to younger kids. I hope he gets the chance to help others because he definitely has what it takes to inspire and empower those vulnerable kids.
That episode on the JRE podcast was so important & long overdue!
Great work Mark! 👏❤
Man thats tough. But its true man your kids will always fail to listen to you but they will never fail to imitate you. Then you will hate it when you see it in your kids. As a man sows so shall he reap. Ye if you turn, you will be a vessel for honor Alex. God bless you.
“Actions speaks louder thn words “
I had the same thing with my younger brother and it used to bother the hell outa me!
But then as I grew older I realised that he was just looking up to me and trying to be like me, while I felt that he was copping the bad stuff that I did to fit in..
We have never really talked about the deep shit aside one time when we had both taken LSD and MDMA and I could then talk openly but I can’t say shit when I’m sober.. My brain shuts down when I try. (I can’t find my words and I freeze, I think it is some kind of self defence mechanism that is fucked up)
I believe you can succeed Alex,itz not too late. You can make a difference in many ppls lives. Sending you Luv, healing light & strength. It takes alot of work to get sober & constant work to stay sober. No one is perfect,we make mistakes but always strive to be the best version of yourself every day. I used to go to NA & AA meetings w/my boyfriend,some of the best shares are from ppl that lived a tuff life in the streets. For me as a normy I learned we are all the same. Like I said Alex I have faith you can rise to the challenge you still got alot of life to live. L&R
He's a soldier for Mexican Mafia his life is there's he has no life ever
Why are the Mexicans so violent?
@@BennieTarrMusic. Maybe you should go to your nearest metropolitan city & ask a Mexican gang member. You can't be serious w/a question like that. Why were Romans violent?
Thanks for sharing your story, Alex. Despite the past, you've got today and tomorrow and beyond - keep focused on getting well and helping others if you can. That's noble, brother. And it actually helps you be a better person. (I need to follow my own advice. You've got that part figured out!) Seek the friendship of other positive people. All the best from Pittsburgh.
Thank you so much for posting. Showing Psycho s story could just possibly- save others from such hard lessons. The lessons sound so hard- bless him an you for posting. Thank you.
His lesson was beautiful and so on point. Anthony seems so sweet and kind after all he has been callous through. That’s pretty amazing he was able to glean so much from life. Sending big energies💖
Invite him over for dinner with your family. See how sweet he is.
It's nice of you to say this,yet he has so many people fooled,it sounds as if he's telling my story and he should know it on count of I'm his older brother george.yes some of what he said was true but very little.he ended up stealing my car and clothing when all I did was try and help him.we never gave him as a kid heroin,ask him his Y.A number,he never had one.mine was 31700.he was never there!
Mark I'm glad you post the most interesting ones for us !
I hope one day soon he gets his life in order where he wants 🙏 it to be. You can tell he has a good heart 💜 and a lot more to offer this world than the environment that initially stripped him of his innocence.
I was in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. My first roommate After the ICU was a guy with burns over 80% of his body. He was in a coma for 3 months. Someone had set him on fire for leaving his gang/organization because he refused to let his son join and insisted on leaving himself. his son had come of age and he didn't want that life for him. His son had to kick dirt on him to put the fire out. He was a great roommate and really put shit in perspective for me at the time.
Was all that verifiable? I don’t doubt your story. Just hope the other guy was truthful. I’d hate to hear it was actually from not knowing how to bbq or somethin
sad how he was raised that way and no matter how bad he is you know he has a heart. its all about the upbringing , poor guy had no chance
It is so sad to see how the system perpetuates the problem. How do you expect a 12 year old, after being drugged with heroin at 10, to stay 6 years in juvee and come out at 18 ready to excel in society? I feel good in him, hope he gets sober and trails a better path for himself, although it be much harder with the cards he has dealt with...there is still time my man!
Don’t blame the system. Blame the culture he was raised in and by his own people. Accountability Sarah. Thats your word for the day. Accountability
@@mikebetancourt6403 definitely is society but also society perpetuating the corrupt system. Both to blame. She’s saying the system isn’t helping it’s keeping it going. And people born into the cycle will have a bigger climb. Also, higher reward if they become aware.
@@mikebetancourt6403 white people are the ones who throw drugs into the poor neighborhoods so yea ya should take accountability too MIKE
The problem is also that these unconscious people have kids. They add to world suffering.
@@mikebetancourt6403 Of course the culture is to blame, but the system facilitates that same culture and even perpetuates that culture exponentially. Notice how he said in the interview that a prison number was a badge of honor? If the system effectively dissuaded that culture, the last thing these individuals would want is a prison number. Prison should actually correct the action that landed the individual a prison sentence, not magnify that same behavior and force individuals to participate.
Hope Alex gets what he’s praying for. A lot of people that I’ve known throughout my life has had similar lives and turned their whole life around. Truly hope the best for him.
For everyone asking he is NOT from Playboys 13. He is from Valinda Flats 13 gang. In the SGV.
I thought the VF on his face stood for Verdugo Flats untill he said he was San Gabriel Valley. A man who's been there, done that. Lived the life.
He's beyond that now look at his hand print on his belly
All the best to you Anthony! You have a kind soul and I hope you will be able to make an impact on the youth! So sorry about your son. May he rest in peace and pradise. All the best from Berlin, Germany.
A kind soul? Lmfao 😂 that's hilarious
WHO'S ANTHONY?
Mark calls him Anthony in the interview.
Kind soul? Give your head a shake. This dude would kill you just as soon as look at you.
Kind soul lol. This shit stain would stab you and your kid and your mother over a chocolate bar.
He spoke clearly and I was engaged throughout the whole interview. He’s thought about his past a lot. To the point of having PTSD. It’s too bad there seems to be so much regret, especially towards his kids, and further to his dead kid Steven. I can’t even imagine the horror. Gripping interview. Great stuff.
This was a great interview. This guy seems so genuine and I hope he gets the help he needs.
I like how he said that he doesn’t like it when he hears people glorifying the gang life. God bless him.
I grew up in the socal “culture” the way Alex recalled & wrapped up his interview was profound. I can hear a lot of “gang members” share their war stories & not feel the trauma bond, & I just see someone trying to fit in. Alex didn’t have a choice & felt every pain the lifestyle brings. I hope he fights through his addiction, his story definitely needs to be heard. You gain nothing but violence, loss & missed opportunities from the lifestyle. R.I.P Stevie 🕯️keep talking about him Anthony, he came into your life for a reason .. you are here for a reason. Thank you for doing the interview.
Amen 🙏
I pray for this brother…….
Grew up in San Fernando valley
I did heroin for 20 years. Been clean 5. Trust in Jesus
Li. Re
Dang this man is a Mexican mafia member. He ain’t saying it direct. But that tat of a black hand certainly means that. Sad. Losing his son broke him. Lord save this man lord.
might be wrong but he sounds like he's changed from his prison gang ties
@@LEGENDTRECE you ever here the term blood in blood out. When you get that high up that latter. There ain’t no walking away.
He did say he was an associate of the Mexican Mafia. Listen
@@michaelhauser6440 I understand. But the black hand says different. Trust me.
True.
@Soft White Underbelly
My upbringing & all the way up to my early 20s is very similar to a lot of these stories on this channel . Over the past 7 years I’ve really worked so hard to overcome my past. Even now though, I question myself on how I didn’t end up dead, stuck in jail or stuck on drugs like my parents , older sister ( RIP to my sister 🙏 ) , uncles, friends and the people on this channel being interviewed.
Their stories are so damn relatable regardless of one another’s outcome. Thank you for always sharing ❤️
Tru that family I'm 33 my father been in prison since I was 9months and he is still in! I was in the gang life glad I got out with out a record u right everyday is a struggle
I ask myself that same question.😌
Liar 😭
Jesus Christ is always watching over us.
@@larafungaming3374 yeah okay, well tell Jesus I need to borrow some money . Times are rough
God bless you Alex. A man who's lived this kind of life truly shows in the eyes. More wisdom from this man then you could ever learn in any education program. The cold hard truth.
Heartbreaking!! My prayers are with you and your family God bless
What an amazing human being! And I love this concept. Thank you for putting in all the work. Love from Norway
Time and the loss of loved ones is something you can never replace in this system.
Alex, there's a place in LA called Homeboy Industry where ex-gang members feel welcome and loved given an opportunity to start a new life. It's never too late to start new and you have started it. You are loved!
Despite being a drug addict he is intelligent, honest, heartfelt, and full of wisdom. He recognizes the realities of such a self-destructive life. He acknowledges the hypocrisy and disloyalty in what many aspire to be a part of in order to be considered street gods. I hope you can get clean, on your feet, and in order and be able to be of positive impact to many out there who need it. Real dude!!!
Do you think only dumb people do drugs?
Congrats on the Rogan pod man. I knew when he mentioned you months ago that you would be on someday!!!!
Watching way over here in the Philippines, very heartfelt interview, family is everything, hoping your story can educate the young kids in SoCal.
He’s the most self aware interviewee I’ve seen on here, and very articulate.
Heroin was my get down too. I chased it into a town called Wilmington in the LAX/LGB Harbor area. I love that town and all the people I met there. Eventually I ended up living under the bridge on PCH and Alameda. I’m lucky I made it out alive. This video is helping me let go so I don’t end up getting stuck there again. Today I have 484 days clean and I’m a drug and alcohol counselor. Thank you Alex and Soft White Underbelly. You have helped me and many others more than you will ever know.
Reach for the impossible it’s less competition there 🙏🙌🏽
This dude was on one of top notch gangs prank videos 😂😂
Which one?
They get paid to come out in those skits
Who the f**k is Alfredo, homie😂
Sending a healing hug to you! I have faith that you most definitely can be a mentor to kids who are similar. Bless up!
Alex hit some AA meetings my dude. Chapter 12 studio city monday nights at 7:30. Lot of men willing to help.
Man he is captivating. Would love to hear more stories from him. Hope life gets better for him.
Very powerful interview. A lot of kids will take his wisdom. Stay strong Alex.
Be grateful for what you have in your life and never take it for granted.
Came here after your Rogan podcast. Glad I did.
Very likeable guy. Wishing him the best.
Hey playboy it's Richie from 12 remember back in the day we did all that dirt and when your house burnt down..I remember I gave you some toys and stuff for your kids..was that steven? I'm sorry to hear you losing a son no matter what aside from all that street and prison stuff inside were good people and before it's too late give it to God I speak to myself to. Take care old friend much love rich
Incredible interview much respect
I appreciate this man being so honest with himself. I think he has the potential to help many others like he dreams to do. Maybe this video is the the first day of his dreams coming true. Keep staying true to yourself homie.
I feel for this man. If I can grant you peace, brother, I would. I hope you find your knowledge to help others. Sending you 💓
I hope everything goes well for him. Changing is hard but not impossible.
Heard you on JRE today and had to subscribe! You hit me in the feels when you talked about the love of your amazing mother ♥️♥️
The story about his son being killed and his friend couldn’t even take him to the hospital.. 🥺💔 Wish this man the best in life. 🙏🏼🖤
Good Morning Y’all!👋🤓or whatever time it is where you are. Peace and Love from 6:00am Brooklyn NY 🇺🇸 to all my SWU fam around the world 🌍
Goodmorning 3:11 here have a wonderful day internet person!
GM brother , 4:20 am in the mile high city!!! Have a great Hump day!!!
Good Morning Eyes!! Its just after 3:00 here where its currently 35. As always, I sent good vibes & mad, mad Love to you. I hope youre keeping warm!! 🤟🙃❤🩹
@Gram #7 Wat up moneyGRAM!🤑👍 Enjoy your day brother.
Waddup Gram, I'm smokin up too 🥳 have a great frickin morning fammie
Intelligent, handsome, tuff, and gentle! God bless you and go forth and help the lost desperate gang members!!!! You are redeemable and loved.
Don’t give up man, I am 51 starting over with nothing but debt / no friends or family, but all a man can do is try & hope for things to get better, & just maybe/ just maybe, we can find peace one day ☮️
That tattoo work is incredible holy crap.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw them....tattoo work amazing
Wanting to be like your dad isn't always a good thing .. so sad
You’re honesty & experiences can touch lives. I’m so glad to listened to your story. I pray that God will you show the path that will bring guidance & support to others in your situation. You have a way with sharing. You can inspire many. You’re story’s not over.
I wish I could give him a hug, especially seeing how hurt he was about his son and his dreams.
Wow, awesome story! Alex, thanks for the honesty and vulnerability.
Good night from Melb Aust
Night mate 🇦🇺
Good Night to ya from 6:15am NYC 🇺🇸
What's a fammie? Another commenter was using that word.
@@guillermomontoyo probably short for family
I pray whoever eyes catch this God give you strength you need to overcome every battle your facing may the dark thoughts and overthinking,the doubts exist your mind right now my peace and calmness fill in your life🇧🇸❤️
Alright!😁👍 Sharel Bahamas bringing the Good Vibes. Right back atcha 🫵😉from Brooklyn NY 🇺🇸
i took to andrew tate’s advice & started following my dreams.. now i do food reviews on my UA-cam channel 🤔
What the fuck? This is such a long sentence, not even one comma to break it up. From start to finish, this sentence does not make sense.
There is a God? I don't believe ....fairy tales. To much horror on Earth for there to be a God. Then after , the damage .....you pray for healing? Hog wash.
Thanks Sharel!
Alex you ARE a good man. That is obvious. God bless you my brother.
Good man? A murderer is a good man??
Omg… my heart bleeds for this man. Our kids should never go first. This happened to my sister in 21. She lost her mind. He’s been through a shit ton.
Hope this dude pulls through! Would be good to see a guy like this as a councilor for the kids, so they don't go down the same path like he said!
It is never ever too late to turn a new leaf, and you're never "too far gone" to turn it around.
Did he have a choice? Very hard to say when that’s all you know..
Life is tough
Some get a head start in the race of life while others just he left behind with no starting line to be found and on dark road with no light to be found..
Man heart hurts because I can relate on a tough upbringing
Bruh I got a huge business idea that I made all preliminary work on already. A trillionaire worldwide business plan to help all no matter who they are. If you’re interested I need a business partner or co owner!!! Best to you God bless!!
We all have choices! !
@@tigerblood213 My wife's mom abused and tortured my wife's little sister since a baby because she resembled her father. She hated her. The worse was when she stuck heroin in her vein at 12yrs old. She became addicted. As an adult, she prostituted (homeless) in Compton, CA to get drugs etc. she passed away 2 years ago. Vehicle hit her and the report was labeled a homicide (currently unsolved). Not every case is the same. Marlene never had a choice. Or so, I believe.
Alex you are LOVED… Love & respect to you from Chicago.
Alex,i’m a30 year herion addict from sheffield 🏴,i’ve never been in a gang at all but i lose friends constantly now (i’m 51) so i can only imagine what you’re going through with loosing Stephen/steven ? i love the fact that you want to give back👍,the fact you do is quite amazing itself,as you know it’s going to be hard as F……..K but you need to stop the drugs if you really want to help,no judgement just my opinion 🙂,i wish you the BEST man,stay safe !!.
Shutup
Your not welcomed here we don’t like English people stop trying to impress us
I wonder if they use the same guys from other channels because I’ve seen him on prank videos
La puente native here and all I can say is that it’s active here and it was active back then. This Og lived it
It's not to late Alex, to be that man you wish you could have been. It's never too late. May the lord be with you brother.
Congrats on getting on Joe Rogan big man super proud of you
Good luck Anthony great interview Mark please keep them coming. This is very insightful. I wish Anthony nothing but the best prayers from San Antonio Texas.💯❤️
Thank you for sharing, Alex 🙏
Footage and interview is approaching profound at times. Really good stuff. In another life, I’ve literally met more guys like this than I can count in so-cal facilities (nothing discounted from his story). I mean gang encouraged Hispanic men being fed heroin at a very young age
I may be over looking it, not seeing a telegram tag though. Only a gofundme link. Could you copy and paste?
Thanks 4 sharing your story. Peace and blessings 2 U!
This was a good one sir.. thank you
Wish you luck brotha Alex!
There's a different side of life that needs your help to guide others to another way to living.
The pitfalls of life knowledge can never be taken from you or changed. BUT it can be used to help others navigate though the treacherous terrain.💯
This is a person in society. Not a cashier, teacher, doctor, senator... Real person. Average. Average. Normal society. 🙏
Hope someday you find peace of mind Alex... thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Great interview! I hope he gets to help others not get involved in the gang life! I see the potential!
I've watched quite a few of the SWU episodes, and I don't think I have ever been so interested in wanting to know more about someone and their story. And also have a deep sadness for someone within the 1st 2 minutes of an episode before. He reminds me of my X husband by the way he was introduced to drugs. At 7 years old he was given heroin....and then became the gangs mule you could say. Because they would use the fact that he would be dope sick and that he would get something to take that edge off "IF" he did what they told him to do! IT"S SO SICKENING AND TERRIBLE THAT SOME KIDS HAVE TO START LIFE THIS WAY. After many years of being an addict he finally was able to sober up and start living at 43yrs old, although not after losing so much. I hope the best for all addicts that they can find it within themselves to get sober and live a life beyond their wildest dreams.... BECAUSE IT IS POSSIBLE, ODAAT ✌💜🙃🙏
Thank you for posting this. I myself am 33 yrs of age. Started using drugs at age 12 became a heroin addict at the age of 17. Went through everything a junkie goes through. Raised in Dallas Texas and have been all over Texas running from myself. I'm now in San Francisco two months clean. Tonight was one of those nights just reading your message lofted my spirits
Thank you
I hope Alex can find peace in his life. He deserves to make a turn in his life for the better and use his lessons to help other people avoid the path he took. I wish him the best.
You can change! It's never too late! Good luck!
He's a soldier for Mexican Mafia it's to late
It is so sad to hear his story because he really never had a chance somebody needs to stop that mold maybe one day he will be able to turn young kids away from the gangs I pray for him I love his story you know it makes me look at gangsters in a different light because of my mind they just wanted to be in a gang I didn't realize it's so many of them were born into it
Thank you for telling your story Alex.
Rip to his son who was murdered. Heart wrenching.
awesome channel just heard about it on JRE !
The tear drops and that black hand..this man was nothing to play with
I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BIG HOMIE
mayb gota calentada .. homie dropped out
What do the tear drops and black hand represent? Genuinely curious.
@@seanharris8419 means his from the Mexican mafia
Real Deal here. Gave me chills right off from beginning i can relate..
Jeez. Tuff life. Everything can change for better. ..but ya never forget.. Hope he's ok
Thnx Mark.
Alex, I'm so sorry about your son. I know, as a parent myself, it kills you a little more each day, but Plz try to use it as a stepping stone to get a clean life and be an example for the rest of your kids, in honor of him. You can do it, as long as there is breath in your body, there is Always hope. Take care ❤️💎 Rip Steven 😥💔🕊🕊🕊🕊
Hey Pam! 👋😁 Top-o-the Morning to ya. ☘️ Yeah, that’s tough what happened to Alex’s first son. I can’t imagine. Hope he takes your advice.
Pretty sure there's no hope being a soldier for Mexican Mafia
Poor guy, I hope he makes it
A murderer is a good guy? Wtf
Poor guy? You feel sorry for a murderer?
@@ronbarber197shut up lol
I don't know if the Northsiders hit his son cuss they thought he was a DO. But there is a big south side hood from LA that has a click over there in Stockton called PBS. Playboys 13. The SUR goes at it hard with the northern hoods
What a hard, rough life💔😢
Best of luck to u .. sorry for ur lost bro I live in Stoccton too it’s crazy out there
He needs to talk to Asriah !!!! He's been through it and Asriah needs his guidance from someone who's been thru it, plus she has children and with Alex's experience, it can help her.
What a sad State of affairs when your homies tell you that a prison number is a badge of honor
Hey there Anthony I hope you get to read this message. I’m really sorry for your loss may your son rest in paradise. I know you didn’t had an easy life and in some defining moments you never had an opportunity to chose a different path however your life may have an even bigger purpose and impact than you’ve ever imagined. Life is hard and hard things will always happen to everyone of us but this time you do have an option. Choose to be someone, tell all the other kids everything you would’ve love to hear when you were younger and you’ll change and prevent so many tragic things that your mind won’t even be able to comprehend. Serve a bigger purpose, bigger than your own existence. Even chaos can create beauty and I really think you have the opportunity to create something beautiful by telling your story and helping other kids who might be thinking that gang banging is the way. Do it for yourself, do it for your kid and do it for all of the other people who never got to make it to where you are. I don’t know you and probably never will but I just want you to know that I really wish you the best with Al my heart. Keep striving brother, always.
That's a message thank you for opening up those experiences you came up in your life many kids are being brought up with all these drugs now and being affiliated just go more in the program.Children and up bringing is a most to be around .Peace and love