This breaks my heart. The sad thing is if someone took her home, gave her all the money she needed, did everything they could, you still couldn't rescue her from the streets because of drugs.
That is something that she has got to want to do herself, and no one else can do that for her. Sad really, because she seems like she is keeping a good grasp at reality and what her life could one day be like. I do hope that she has a change of heart.
Like so many others, I'm blown away by Liz's intelligence and unbelievable ability to articulate with such eloquence. She is an 'old soul' indeed. We are sending you positive energy, Liz. Please take care of yourself and keep trying.
Liz is sober and far away from Kensington is what I heard. That is all I know. ❤ Liz I am so proud of you. 🙏🏼 If you read this, I am rooting for you. ❤
@@jamesromano3288 Give them more fish instead of teaching them to fish and requiring them to fish for themselves??? Tell me when that's ever worked. Gente socialista nunca entiende.
She's articulate, clearly intelligent, and a mom. Breaks my heart when people waste their lives and potential because of drugs. I hope she does get clean and gets into a healthy life with her mom and daughter before it is too late.
Over 2 million people are rooting for you. That’s 1 in every 4000 people on the planet. You’re a beautiful soul. I hope you can find the strength to do the work to stay sober. ❤ Update: now 1 in 2900
sadly that doesn't matter to her; drugs have her, reasoning or social encouraging doesn't work with addicts; only pro institutionalization works but you can't force addicts to that, so basically she's another one playing russian roulette in zombie city
She's so engaging and bright. I am astounded that she kept this lightness about her considering what she's dealing with. I wish her the best and pray she gets help.
She abandoned her daughter and dumped her onto her grandparents to raise so she can run off and get high every day. Her daughter is the one that needs prayer.
Contrary to most opinions and comments I see here, I don't feel sorry for this person. She is breaking the law to earn money, so she can turn around and break the law again in a different way. The look on her face at 1:27 says everything. She has zero regret or remorse about any of it and it's very pathetic
My daughter is an addict and was living on the streets..we took her in because we were constantly worried about her . She has an agreement with us that she does her stuff else where. Praise Jesus she’s in recovery and is doing great..there is a light at the other end of the tunnel.
Ok we understand an addiction but to be honest here it go some ppl are strong some are weak what's the first thing you learn as a kid say no to drugs kids some of us as being raised by our parents some of us had the will power and yep I said it some of y'all were weak now kudos to the drug addicts that made it and whatever every body has their opinion and I said what I said we know it's an addiction duh
She's smart in many ways. She has something to offer the world. She's sick, she's the only one who can "fix" her. My heart feels for her. I pray she decides she's ready before it's too late.
@@Troublemaker1022-r9c I said "smart" which is different than intelligent. That is just for the record lol. Although you weren't replying to me. However, that doesn't make your statement any less true.
Despite your situation, you still have class. Please please please get clean and stay far away from there. I'm praying for you Liz, your daughter needs you and your mama deserves her own life! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️from Canada
@Doppelganger D agreed was a heroin user for 22yrs been 3yrs clean thankfully the cravings have stopped totally now. Withdrawing is impossible to explain to anyone who's never experienced it, there's nothing to even compare it to even giving birth (did that twice) withdrawing is pain plus the anxious fidgety can't sleep, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, sweating but freezing even thinking about it makes me on edge. Getting clean was definitely hard but also the best decision I've ever made.
Agreed. She looks reasonably healthy and together, except for her teeth. Attractive really. I know very little of addiction, but it seems that she can turn her life around fairly quickly if she wanted to.. Good luck young lady.
What a lovely woman! Honest, smart, articulate. She could do so much more with her life. I do hope she finds her way out of Kensington. Keep us posted about her and let her know that people are rooting for her!!
As a addict in recovery (20 year alcoholic, 15 year heroine addict, 4 years clean now) I can tell people that do not understand, until a person is truly ready, they will not get sober. You can not force someone. It only makes it worse. You can not "fix" someone. We are not broken. Just lost. Everyone has their own reason which others will never understand.
Good for you. I'm very similar only I have less sober time. I was 2 years clean and sober about a month ago. I never thought I'd do it and now I never want to look back. The sad thing is that the addict must be ready, yet so many die before they reach that point.
Exactly 👏 💯 an addict has to tire of themselves before they get clean...what made me get clean is I was tired of the lifestyle and it always ends up bad....like insanity, keep doing the same thing expecting different results when the results are always the same, death jail, homelessness....just not worth it....tired of that chaotic lifestyle, tired of being dope sick ...congrats on your clean time 😁❤✊
She's cute, charming, adorable, articulate, intelligent, and truthful, despite what she's been through. I'm charmed by her. I hope she gets clean soon.
Hope away cause she’d rather suck a thousand dirty organs on that sidewalk than go home and play housewife. If she’s cute intelligent and truthful i know a Nigerian prince that needs your help.
@@perrybabin8427 by no means did she “make a good decision” somewhere along the line but I challenge you this- have you made a bad decision in however many years you’ve been on this earth? If not, you’re lying. And if so… see your own reply 😉
She's not all ragged out looking. But she is in danger of getting that way. So many of them are actually rotting away.. Couldn't imagine the stench that comes off a rotting limb.
This showed up in my feed and I'm glad it did. I'm touched by this brave, intelligent young woman. She clearly has a guardian angel looking out for her. I pray she is able to overcome her troubles, build a healthy life, and be reunited with her daughter.
In response to the two comments above mine, prayers and guardian angels don’t quite work that way, there’s a grand design and we also have free will… But prayers do matter and can help, and guardian angels do what they can.
unfortunately, she won't. Almost nobody who grew up on the streets is ever going to leave the streets. They go through dry spells of drugs & alcohol sometimes, but they always go back to their old ways to cope. Sad but that's just how it is
This woman is extraordinary. Despite over a decade of drugs and dangerous lifestyle, she is intelligent, coherent and even pretty. Addiction and mental barriers are not rational. Obviously, it is a sad mess. Glad she was willing to talk.
yeah I don't think the kind of drugs she does make you dumb like alcohol long term does, or meth. Bc you at least sleep and it doesn't destroy the brain to the same extent, with fentanyl (compared to other drugs.) I've seen people get too skinny and not sleep just from adderall who aged twenty years ahead of their time -- so apparently it's the not sleeping and not eating that really age you, above all else.
The people I find extraordinary are the ones who, when faced with adversity rise to the challenge, like single mothers who rather than give up their child set aside their own interests in favor of raising that child. There's nothing extraordinary about someone who's wasted her life "over a decade of drugs and dangerous lifestyle." It's sad and tragic.
There's usually a stigma attached to this type of lifestyle but it's crazy how that stereotype doesn't hold true. She's conscientious, articulate, aware and polite. I wish her the best.
Yes she appears to be bright and intelligent period and it's almost unbelievable that she is really homeless all the time I'm thinking this is an actor
She still has hopes and Dreams and i do not understatement the heartless reactions from People like this was a choice and is preying on others she is the one being preyed on here and Your health system the real drugsdealers and criminals prey and live of pay a fraction in settlements, convicted of no crime , of what they made for themselves by knowingly putting out drugs on the market that are highly addictive and promote and lobby for them when they know this shit as portrayed in kensington might and now has happend , they couldnt care less and will continue and still are tiday. They are the People you should attack condemn and shoukd be held accountable and be made to fix what they broke today. They are the worst kind and should be looked at this way instead of blaming these poor People that got in this situation by the big pharmaceutical compagnies and the gouvernement that allowed these drugs in the first place. Shame on you all!
Whenever I Feel like my life has been going downhill I always gravitate towards these videos to remind myself I need to stay strong and push my self to move on. As an addict who has been to rehab 2 times now I know the struggle to stay clean is hard. Only advice I got is take it one day at a time.
The most truthful person I have ever saw in her situation. Very decisive answers and is truthful with herself, hope she can pull herself out of this situation for herself and her daughter.
One of the most self aware and honest active addicts I've seen. Hopefully she gets tired of ripping and running one day. Staying clean is a personal struggle to the individual. No one can do it for her.
The biggest mistake we humans make is thinking we have more time. She’s been fortunate. My son was 1 day away from getting clean and was found 2 days later deceased from a massive heart attack. He was 22, autistic and miss him daily. He had a great supportive family and just got caught up with the wrong crowd. When this girl realizes her daughter is more important than the streets, she’ll never turn back. Best of luck to her.
I have now lost two sons to addictions, one to alcoholism and one to drugs. They both tried many times to get clean, and they were both beautiful souls. I have no words for the pain we parents go through grieving their deaths and their lives.
My sincere condolences to you, Custom Painter and S M. To lose children, whatever the circumstances must be the worst experience ever. I hope this woman is able to pull away from such self-destruction.
I feel that some of the addicts like her could be saved if she was forced into a long term facility. Away from the streets . Away from other addicts. Then for a year or so to live in still away from populated areas in a tiny house type supervised community.... Please tell me what you think.
@@royleevaughn2990 I thought that also but I have known far too many people that get clean, get good jobs, have a good relationship with someone, have a nice home and vehicle then all of a sudden they go missing and you find them back in the streets. I don't know why drugs have such a strong draw on people.
As a recovering addict my heart goes out to her, but as addicts we won't change until the pain of staying where we're at is greater than the pain of change.
If you're down there doin' shit that puts you in a position TO be robbed, well then TFB. Abusing women by enabling their debasement deserves at least some kind of kick in the balls.
I was homeless with no addictions. The junkies know all the things to say to all the workers. It isn't honesty. If they're addicted, it's a con. Most of them love the drugs. That's why they don't want to get clean.
@@michellefarris3961 I get that, but as Mark Twain answered when asked how do you know when being told the truth, he said "it has a certain ring to it". Lies are part of addiction, no doubt, but her brevity and willingness to look directly at the camera showed an attempt at honesty rare in the streets.
ATTENTION!!! JESUS IS COMING!!! Will you go to Heaven or Hell?? REPENT and ask the Lord to come into your heart. Time is running out. ROMANS 10:13 WHO EVER CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED. Jesus loves you and can forgive you of any sin that you have committed if you ask him into your heart and repent of your sins.
I love this guy who interviews everyone on the streets. He is respectful and treats them like human beings and hes really just trying to get the info of Kensington out into the world.
actually this interviewer is trash and only cares about himself. IF you notice all he does is spam his patreon and cashapp for himself to get money and just make money off us while he ignores all of our comments, and then doesnt ask the homeless women their contact info to help them. Other channels let us have the contact info to give money to the actual people who need it who are on the streets and not the lowlife doing the interviewing
@@markl8893 oh OK nice to know I'm 44 I don't really know how patreon and all that stuff works. I know what patron is but I don't keep up with this generation.. 😂
@@samanthasaldana120 i just had an arguement with him on another video he told me i cant post negative stuff. All i did was question and ask him why he feels he deserves donations but wont let us donate to the actual homeless women? I Watch other channels that interview the homeless and att the end the interviewer asks for contact info so that us on youtube can donate directly to them, because they are in need obviously. This youtuber wont do that, but why? cuz hes greedy.. so he will lose me as a viewer
@@samanthasaldana120 good idea, i suggest going to Afghan Trucker and Tales from the streets. At both those channels the interviewers give money to the girl and food and then at the end ask them if they want to share contact info for us to donate to them if we want
This was tender. She seems like a child in so many ways. Just trying to survive her addiction. God bless her. Thank you for this interview. I’m thankful I came across it! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☀️
Women don’t hold each other accountable anymore and will encourage poor decisions, looking past the damage they cause. This is a direct result of embracing Marxist feminism and the destruction of western values.
@@ianwalton284 a prayer you never have an issue arise that puts your mind in a place that it affects your life to a point that could be tragic, mental illness comes at mankind in so many ways, understanding and compassion will move you farther in life , contempt and malice show who the really evil one is just in your statement
It's incredible to know that these people are more honest and transparent than any politician . Something somewhere is terribly wrong with our society .
I fail to see why some people think politicians were ever honest. I mean, they are snake oil salespeople, and that's why they end up in that position. Actual specialists need to be dragged into a position of leadership.
Liz, if you are out there somewhere, I hope that you are well and staying clean. You have a bright future if you dare to seek it. You are beautiful, smart, well-spoken, and obviously, a survivor. Someone said in the comments said you would make a good social worker and I agree. If I could I'd give you a hug. I am praying for you sweetheart and am wishing the best for you! Whatever you do, don't give up on yourself, you are a valuable woman who has merit. I would be so grateful to see that you made it.
So sad, she's so well spoken and intelligent which shows that addiction doesn't discriminate. Nobody is 100% immune. I hope she finds the strength and help to sober up.
You're absolutely right. NO ONE is completely immune. I could take anyone and give them some good opiates for a week for free...then "end the experiment" and tell them "You can go home now if you like....or you can stay to continue the experiment (and get more drugs) but not get paid." Many would stay regardless of other losses (jobs, spouses, etc.) and you could include pastors, politicians, men, women, and anyone. Some would do better and some not but with the right substance and a long enough exposure...well you'd do almost anything to feel "normal" at some point.
This girl reminds me so much of my sister who was totally destroyed by heroin, RIP Marian. Smart, self-aware, yet totally lost. Drugs are evil in every way, even legal ones.
Amazing. She actually comes across… proper. Intelligent, deep, articulate, realistic, and surprisingly bullshit-free. With beautiful eyes and affable through and through. Really pulling for her. Hope she gets to squeeze her little girl soon.
@@FirstmaninRome Aye. It just goes to show how wired people are to protect women, especially prettier ones (ones of "best" genetics). In general, men and women care if women cry, but men and women resent men for crying as weak
She’s actually very pretty and so are her eyes. I pray she gets the help she needs and can clean up. I hate seeing people in these situations. Heart breaking
@@MikeB_66 but it's like everything in life Mike we all have choices. It's just some people make better choices then other I'm afraid. Yes it's very sad to watch these poor lost souls 😢 💔
@@bigal25938 there’s always that one that has to lash out like a damn fool. They all matter asswipe! But this particular video got the attention. Others may as well. Go back to your miserable place.
I was homeless 35 years around the bay area CA. I Thank the VA for getting me out of my addiction and off the streets for the past 15 years. My heart goes out. Such good people that get caught by those bad drugs. It changes you. Kind'a sorry to say, I still miss that life. It'll have it's pull till I die, I guess. Also sad to say, It was better out there back in my day. The streets are so crowded now things look like they're getting to a breaking point. I pray for us all because what's happening on the homeless streets is everyones concern. Stay Well!
out of all these comments the one that blowed my mind was the VA actually helping a veteran , I'm glad they did I don't usually hear anything good about the VA, My sister went to army , brother was a marine, i was addict went to prison very young......actually this may first positive comment ive read about VA, i dont know just going by what ive read over the years , i have had plenty of time to read
@@brianpinion5844 VA will help veterans that are on the street BUT if there is a substance abuse issue that will have to be addressed. Most veterans that are addicts are not always willing to go through that.
Intelligent and well spoken lady. A lesson for all us. The difference between her and the folks on the street and in prison often boils down to a couple of bad decisions. It's a fine line between living in the suburbs and having a job, spouse, house and family and living on the streets or in a cell.
She's breaking my heart. She's so tired from being strong and 'on guard'. I truly hope she makes it 🤞🏼 She's extremely smart and on the ball. Bless you.
Omg, this young woman is so pretty, so articulate, so intelligent, wow, how sad that she has ended up like this. And she has so much to live for: her mother, her young daughter & her friends, all waiting for her to get clean & return to them. I really hope she makes it, that she doesn’t wait too long & her luck runs out, especially dealing with the people she has to encounter everyday. Great interview & thank you for introducing Liz to your audience.
Yes she's all of these things but the magnetic grip of the addiction is so powerful she does not have to will or determination to deal with our "ordinary life" and has abandoned her daughter and responsibilities. Of course her family will not be impressed as us with her performance, because of her selfishness. Her only true hope is that she can re-channel her obvious determination before it's too late either for her or her poor mother and daughter because she could be so very much more. Great video sir! And lovely comments!
So devastating to see this thoughtful, caring unfortunate young victim of addiction. There's a better life waiting for her. She can salvage her life. There are new treatment strategies available. I wish the government would commit to helping people like her.😢
Were you paying attention when she said she didn't have friends or trust anybody? She's a dope fiend. Has been for 13 years. She's good with it. She's tricking, she's good with that. She's a criminal, and she's cool with it.
Liz, you're so sweet, intelligent, beautiful and well articulated! Keep the faith and find your way out of this mess, one day at a time. This interview is the proof that you can do it. Believe in yourself, girl! We're praying for you.
Liz, _(I hope you see this♡)_ Thank you for speaking so candidly about addiction. It's not easy... I know. It sucks! It's one of the worst things to go thru. But your child losing you and not having you to lean on and help them grow, would be like detoxing a million times. Please think about _your_ life, your child, and your family and friends who truly care. The fact you have recovering friends who check on you and will help you, is a huge blessing. As a recovering addict (who started with just a simple script for pain from my regular doctor who I'd gone to for years), I know it's hard. I promise you, that when you do get clean, the love & joy your child will bring you, is one of the greatest highs in the world. I know that sounds cliché, but it's true. I think you know that. You legit lit up, when you spoke about them and hugging them.♡ And if you need help? Take it! I still take Subutex (since Jan 2016), and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. And to the people who say (in a snotty condescending voice) _"You're not clean while taking Subutex or Methadone,"_ think whatever you want. Opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one! I would rather take Subutex for pain, than opiates & benzos. I started on 3 tablets a day, and I've actually gone down 1 in the past year, just on my own without even trying... just staying busy. I find that staying busy is key forrrr sure. Like you, I have a small child... a little girl, and I'm sooo thankful I've never had to be away from her for a long period of time. Your child truly _needs_ you in their life. I don't say all this to make you upset, mad, irritated, annoyed, etc., just speaking from one Mama to another, and as somebody who's been "trapped" before. If methadone helped you before, go back to it. What do you have to lose? Screw the people who say _but you're not "clean" if you're using Methadone or Subutex..._ Unless you've gone thru it, you'll *never* understand. I'm so thankful to have a great Doctor who's helped me with my chronic pain and also helped me to stay off opiates & benzos. I wouldn't usually write something like this to a stranger _(in hopes they see it),_ but after losing my Father at only 20, and now losing my Mother to Dementia, it really puts into perspective just how "short" and PRECIOUS life is. I hope I didn't upset you... that wasn't my intentions. Just trying to talk with you from one Mama to another. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and be sending you positive vibes & hugs from afar! You can do this! Just believe in yourself and think of your baby and that huge hug you want to give them... they *need* you! Remember the hug you talked about giving your child in this video? Just think of how happy they will be, to receive that hug in return and know that Mommy's back to stay! Take Care! ♡-Goose
That was a great post. The only assholes who say that you're not clean if you're in a map program are these sanctimonious assholes who follow Bill Wilson. RR and SOS are far superior and don't do that Dippity s***.
@@monicamccarthy3382 Thank you! Fortunately, I've never had somebody say anything to me about the Sub*tex I take, but I've heard that people have been bashed for it, or m*thadone. I'm just so thankful that I'm on something that's been stable for almost 7 years. And the fact that I've actually gone down 30% just on my own is crazy! It definitely wasn't like that when I was on an op*ate script with my old doctor. Thanks again for your kind words! Take Care ❤️
This lady has so much potential to turn things around !! She’s so well spoke. And aware of her situation. She also reminds me so much of Meg Ryan in her look . She has that soft amicable vibe . God bless her .❤
@@barbarakempf761 right?!?! Choosing this life is insane and on top of that having a child that you’re choosing not to be there for as you should be. That’s crazy.
Liz is someone who has that certain something that makes a person warm to her presence. By the time the interview concluded my heart was squeezing her with equal parts of love & like. Sending my prayers along with the 6,267 other commenters___God-day to YOU Dear Liz (( we sent a collection of mighty )) ) ) ) ) ) Special Blessings!!!!!!!!!!!!! Warm Smiles & Infinite Happiness----->-Rob
Amazing, engaging, pretty and intelligent woman. True definition of a survivor, not the in-vogue one. Thanks for showing the humanity of people on the street. Great interview.
She's such a lovely woman, I hate that she's chosen this path and is stuck in that rut. I pray she gets the help she needs and gets home to her daughter with no casualties!
She has a real rare beautiness, soul and intelligence. I really want to see that her life is much more better, because I am sure of that she deserves it!
Hello Liz, hope you read this. I'm an elderly Scottish man living my final years in Argentina with my Argentina wife. Years ago in Scotland I managed to take my son and daughter off hard drugs. It was a difficult fight. But I eventually succeeded. Therefore I know what's in front of you. I wish you every success, blessings. ❤❤❤❤
Coming up on two years clean. It took 18 months for anything in my life to get better but once it did, I found a good job and fell in love with a wonderful woman. Never give up, I went to detox 30 times and I finally got it right!
This woman is incredibly intelligent. She has an aura, attitude that could have taken her far in her life. Think it is definitely not too late to bring this about. I hope she is going to find her strength to let go of the drugs.
What an articulate woman. Skilled in the streets and protects herself at all costs. I wish her the best and I hope she gets the help she needs to get it together.
What's sad is she has more intelligence than 90% of her peers. The words shes using are not the words of people who spent their lives using drugs. She was a good student before all this.
Was looking for Kensington videos and came across this. Liz is very intelligent and well spoken. The interviewer is also very smart, but I'm most impressed with his non-judgemental manner, his kindness, empathy, and never came close to saying anything condescending. Great job.
I like this guy making the video, to go out and find the humanity in the most despairing among us. No politician does a fraction what he does. He’s bringing her to reflect on her life and current situation, which is more help than anyone probably has. Great job in searching for humanity in others and bringing it to us. I’m not religious, but he’s closer to what Jesus would do than any other body else like cops, mayors, celebrities, the super rich, the instagram crew. Thank you sir! Listening to those in pain is real.
My Sister in Law just passed the day after Christmas 2022. This video depicted her to a T. She was funny, intelligent loved her grandkids, and had a goal to one day be clean. She just waited one day too long to make that decision. Gone at 54 years old, RIP TLM 🙏
@@henryjoshual1848 I'd guess you've never had a deep personal loss in your life, Henry. The loss of a loved one , regardless of their personal state, rocks you to the core. as long as there is life , there is hope. People like you are the reason helpless people feel hopeless. Lived around it my whole life. You are the loser, not them. No doubt , you are God's Fuc*up !!
I'm so sorry and I'm sorry for the ignorant comment above mine. She obviously meant a LOT to the people in her life who did find and remember the decent and good things she brought to them. May she rest in peace and may all of you find peace. ♥️
Wow this was a great interview! I can see that she really has IT in her to change her life. I can see she wants to. She spoke about hope and hugging her daughter until her head pops off and how she is 8 and is deserving of a healthy momma! I believe in her. She may not be ready today but I know she will be one day.
honest?? honest about stealing her trick's drug money.. right after she boasted how she doesn't "take" from others.. just a 2-bit junkie.. lucky to be alive.. she'll dip off the block with the wrong trick's money and end up rolled up in a carpet stuffed in a dumpster..
I'm in my late 60's and biden could of given our homeless , like her the 45 billion $ , they'd have homes , be in rehabs , she could be a real mom , be there for her daughter , get her schooling , transportation the works ! America wouldn't have a homeless problem !
She is very sweet. I took her and someone else breakfast today, they are both in the same encampment on Kensington Ave. I saw her later today looking for dates, I gave her pepper spray and told her I'll see you Saturday, and to be careful.
@@markl8893 That's very kind of you. Unfortunately she doesn't have a phone or access to the internet, I mentioned the video's and she said she has no way to watch them. She would probably sell them anyway for drugs unfortunately. I've had people try to sell them to me. Thank you.
@@michaelaugustine6271 I used to have a sister, who was like her who ranoff and it ended badly. Due to my work i have a ton of giftcards and its a soft spot in my heart to want to give them away to help those in need. She can use my card for a real meal at numerous places instead of having to get in a car for a date. MAy i ask how you know her? and maybe you can tell her that if she went to a library she can get free internet acces? I know others who do that
Hey Liz, hope you're still here with us 🙏 Sending you the warmth of my heart and soul and hoping that you find a way out of the impasse of this lifestyle and do something that you hold close to your heart. Blessings to you lovely lady, keep healthy and strong and positively heading into the depths of your dreams and goals for a new life ❤
Liz, I just wanted to say that you seem like a smart, kind, and empathetic person. I hope you will get help soon and get off the streets and go home to your child and your mother. Prayers sent for you sweetie. Stay safe Please!!!
Liz is definitely at the point in her using where she truly is just using to feel “normal”, just to be able to get up and function like everyone else. It’s truly not about getting high at this point (in my opinion), it’s about just functioning.
When the time is right and you’re ready, I wish you all the very best Liz. I really hope you can read the positive comments of support, encouragement and love for you Liz. I know how hard it can be, you have some people looking out for you and checking in from time to time, this is a great start when the time’s right. Every girl needs their Mumma, and I’m sure your daughter is really going to start to need you in her life more than ever 💕
This young lady knows what she needs to do. She’s well spoken and said clearly that her mother is always willing to help if she’s willing to buckle down and do the work. My mother never giving up on me is what saved me from my situation. I was a heroin addict for 15 years. I started using it at 15 and needed it to get out of bed for school before graduating. I was a semi functional addict because I’ve always worked. This weighs on my heart to see good people living in these conditions…it’s amazing what a human can get used to. I sincerely hope she eventually chooses to start taking care of herself
This breaks my heart. The sad thing is if someone took her home, gave her all the money she needed, did everything they could, you still couldn't rescue her from the streets because of drugs.
That is something that she has got to want to do herself, and no one else can do that for her. Sad really, because she seems like she is keeping a good grasp at reality and what her life could one day be like. I do hope that she has a change of heart.
Like to know how Liz got here. Abused? Got into drugs as a dumped girlfriend or a wife? Seems to be articulate. A tragedy of the worst kind.
If you can give up your daughter, your baby, for drugs, then you are selfish. Period!
Not sure if you know but they choose drugs to mask the pain. Therapy and Rehab are some of the options.
@@jorgemontefusco650 You say that like you are not a selfish person as well. No reason to judge others all while not being perfect yourself!
She’s sounds a lot more intelligent than some people I work with.
You work at mcdonalds ?
lol
Bruh, you ain’t lying.
@@gregk.6723 funny one greg
So you're running a prostitute business?
Like so many others, I'm blown away by Liz's intelligence and unbelievable ability to articulate with such eloquence. She is an 'old soul' indeed. We are sending you positive energy, Liz. Please take care of yourself and keep trying.
More eloquent than the interviewer, that's for sure.
Liz is sober and far away from Kensington is what I heard. That is all I know. ❤ Liz I am so proud of you. 🙏🏼 If you read this, I am rooting for you. ❤
I hope this is true 🙏🏼
This is an interesting interview. At least she is lucid and aware. Hopefully she will break the cycle of addiction. Praying for Liz.
I hope Liz finds a way to a better life. She's seems like a good soul.
aww
NO ...
Hope doesn’t get you much
She admitted sometimes stealing people's money is easier for her. Not a good soul.
Intelligent woman. I wish her all the best for a clean life with her Daughter xx
This was mind-blowing. This lady is super self-aware. No self-pity and straight up accountability for her actions.
It's puzzling. She could be a contributor if only our society required that.
i was thinking the same thing. just well put together but mentally thrives in that situation.. crazy
@@elgringoec ...Pay more in taxes and help her papi💩💩💩
@@jamesromano3288
Give them more fish instead of teaching them to fish and requiring them to fish for themselves??? Tell me when that's ever worked. Gente socialista nunca entiende.
@@elgringoec .... Relax papi
She is well spoken and intelligent. I pray she can save herself.
she prob gets a new chance every week. and just wont push through.
Only Jesus Christ can do that.
If she's so intelligent, her daughter would be her first priority. She's a menace to society.
@@Chris-fq4xz I agree. Help is offered. She is a parasite.
@@markjordan1765 I’ll call😊
She's articulate, clearly intelligent, and a mom. Breaks my heart when people waste their lives and potential because of drugs. I hope she does get clean and gets into a healthy life with her mom and daughter before it is too late.
Yes ok
Over 2 million people are rooting for you. That’s 1 in every 4000 people on the planet. You’re a beautiful soul. I hope you can find the strength to do the work to stay sober. ❤
Update: now 1 in 2900
stupid comment ^
sadly that doesn't matter to her; drugs have her, reasoning or social encouraging doesn't work with addicts; only pro institutionalization works but you can't force addicts to that, so basically she's another one playing russian roulette in zombie city
Rooting means nothing. Money talks.
Well technically only 23,000 likes - 23,000 people are rooting for her. But that’s still quite a few people!
So 😔 sad. I bet she is very attractive when she's clean.
She's so engaging and bright. I am astounded that she kept this lightness about her considering what she's dealing with. I wish her the best and pray she gets help.
She abandoned her daughter and dumped her onto her grandparents to raise so she can run off and get high every day. Her daughter is the one that needs prayer.
@@gametime2473 Your the fing expert obviously
@@richardbrown9344 Have you had an addict in your life? It changes your perspective quite a bit.
Contrary to most opinions and comments I see here, I don't feel sorry for this person. She is breaking the law to earn money, so she can turn around and break the law again in a different way. The look on her face at 1:27 says everything. She has zero regret or remorse about any of it and it's very pathetic
@@gametime2473 Please don't judge. You don't know her full story.
My daughter is an addict and was living on the streets..we took her in because we were constantly worried about her . She has an agreement with us that she does her stuff else where. Praise Jesus she’s in recovery and is doing great..there is a light at the other end of the tunnel.
I'll pray for her to Lord Krishna
Ok we understand an addiction but to be honest here it go some ppl are strong some are weak what's the first thing you learn as a kid say no to drugs kids some of us as being raised by our parents some of us had the will power and yep I said it some of y'all were weak now kudos to the drug addicts that made it and whatever every body has their opinion and I said what I said we know it's an addiction duh
Well dale we some more dales in the world like you do kudos to you
She's probably a drug addict because of that rotten religion that you adhere to.
I pray that the Lord will strengthen you and she will listen to His calling
She's smart in many ways. She has something to offer the world. She's sick, she's the only one who can "fix" her. My heart feels for her. I pray she decides she's ready before it's too late.
Everyone has something to offer
Intelligence has nothing to do with addiction.
Anyone who thinks any different has never been addicted.
@@Troublemaker1022-r9c I said "smart" which is different than intelligent. That is just for the record lol. Although you weren't replying to me.
However, that doesn't make your statement any less true.
You pray. . . .try DOING SOMETHING INSTEAD OF PRETENDING TO DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR PHONY PRAYERS
@@eddiemethot8925 praying is most definitely doing something. I hope (and yes pray) someday you may see the power of prayer.
I've seen many interviews like this. Liz is the most genuine I've seen. God Bless you, Liz. I hope you clean up and go hug your daughter.
God ? sighs
@@gowdsake7103 I'm an atheist but stop sighing at people who believe in hope. Its dumb and disrespectful.
@@LeMerch Its disrespectful to dislike fantasy ? OK
@@gowdsake7103 I love how you had to make something up that I never wrote haha
@@gowdsake7103 atheists are like vegans. They never stfu about it.
Despite your situation, you still have class. Please please please get clean and stay far away from there. I'm praying for you Liz, your daughter needs you and your mama deserves her own life! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️from Canada
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@Doppelganger D agreed was a heroin user for 22yrs been 3yrs clean thankfully the cravings have stopped totally now. Withdrawing is impossible to explain to anyone who's never experienced it, there's nothing to even compare it to even giving birth (did that twice) withdrawing is pain plus the anxious fidgety can't sleep, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, sweating but freezing even thinking about it makes me on edge. Getting clean was definitely hard but also the best decision I've ever made.
@@CJ-nz8it keep on keeping on 🙏❣️
Agreed. She looks reasonably healthy and together, except for her teeth. Attractive really. I know very little of addiction, but it seems that she can turn her life around fairly quickly if she wanted to.. Good luck young lady.
Getting clean is not easy
What a lovely woman! Honest, smart, articulate. She could do so much more with her life. I do hope she finds her way out of Kensington. Keep us posted about her and let her know that people are rooting for her!!
‘ a lovely woman’ lol yeah a homeless drug addict.
Small percentage gets out .. most of em cant beat the drugs .. its sad sad .. the bad is done in the youth !!!
And I'd even say there are many dentists out there that would fix her teeth at no charge !
@@MrJoe-qh2vb there is nothing to fix .. its gone
Give her a hug in Live. That might do all the good
Get better, Liz. You're a precious soul. Be there for your daughter.
As a addict in recovery (20 year alcoholic, 15 year heroine addict, 4 years clean now) I can tell people that do not understand, until a person is truly ready, they will not get sober. You can not force someone. It only makes it worse. You can not "fix" someone. We are not broken. Just lost. Everyone has their own reason which others will never understand.
Congratulations on your clean time. God bless you
Good for you. I'm very similar only I have less sober time. I was 2 years clean and sober about a month ago. I never thought I'd do it and now I never want to look back. The sad thing is that the addict must be ready, yet so many die before they reach that point.
@@benwoodbridge4967 G-d bless you and keep you safe.
6 years bro. Stay the course
Exactly 👏 💯 an addict has to tire of themselves before they get clean...what made me get clean is I was tired of the lifestyle and it always ends up bad....like insanity, keep doing the same thing expecting different results when the results are always the same, death jail, homelessness....just not worth it....tired of that chaotic lifestyle, tired of being dope sick ...congrats on your clean time 😁❤✊
She's cute, charming, adorable, articulate, intelligent, and truthful, despite what she's been through. I'm charmed by her. I hope she gets clean soon.
Hope away cause she’d rather suck a thousand dirty organs on that sidewalk than go home and play housewife. If she’s cute intelligent and truthful i know a Nigerian prince that needs your help.
Bring her into your home. I guarantee you she will clean you out the first chance she has.
Keep that SIMPin hand strong
@@puppylove3781 What's that supposed to mean?
God gives us all gifts, she is unusually sharp for a drug addicted homeless street person. She will be an incredible role model for others once clean.
Damn. She’s incredibly smart, articulate, tough, and well spoken. I hope she finds the strength within to live the life she deserves
She needs to be a mom more than using the drugs , I'd donate to get her home !
She is living the life she chose and therefore living the life she deserves right now.
It is sad but money cannot help her
Not smart. Smart means you make good decisions and she definitely struggles with that.
@@perrybabin8427 by no means did she “make a good decision” somewhere along the line but I challenge you this- have you made a bad decision in however many years you’ve been on this earth? If not, you’re lying. And if so… see your own reply 😉
She's not all ragged out looking. But she is in danger of getting that way. So many of them are actually rotting away.. Couldn't imagine the stench that comes off a rotting limb.
This showed up in my feed and I'm glad it did. I'm touched by this brave, intelligent young woman. She clearly has a guardian angel looking out for her. I pray she is able to overcome her troubles, build a healthy life, and be reunited with her daughter.
Spoilers: your prayers will not save her.
Wouldn't her Guardian Angel have protected her before she ended up on the streets?
In response to the two comments above mine, prayers and guardian angels don’t quite work that way, there’s a grand design and we also have free will… But prayers do matter and can help, and guardian angels do what they can.
If she ever beats her addiction and I hope she does, she would make a brilliant social worker.
unfortunately, she won't. Almost nobody who grew up on the streets is ever going to leave the streets. They go through dry spells of drugs & alcohol sometimes, but they always go back to their old ways to cope. Sad but that's just how it is
She'd need to maintain sobriety for many years, and completely alter her philosophical outlook for that to happen. Otherwise probably not.
It requires a masters degree and pays shit, that field is kind of limited to people who come from privilege.
nah bud , some of them make it
@@daomingjin
A “brilliant” social worker??
Come on Liz, please save yourself !!! We are all cheering for you ❤🥰
Dear lord, please watch over Liz and help give her the strength to overcome her addictions. Help protect her from dark energy. 🙏 Amen
nonsense
Well I’m one that appreciates “nonsense”. I’m with you HHOTTS! Please Lord.
In Jesus name
@@davidthomas9849 , amen amen and amen
Now thats stupid talk. She will do it on her own if at all. Keep your voodoo magic.
Another lovely human who has fallen into the clutches of addiction. I wish Liz all the best in her life.
This woman is extraordinary. Despite over a decade of drugs and dangerous lifestyle, she is intelligent, coherent and even pretty. Addiction and mental barriers are not rational. Obviously, it is a sad mess. Glad she was willing to talk.
What part of conversation you think she is the"intelligent"?
Ceskoslovenska.
@@kilvapkram4302 seriously go off
did you notice the missing teeth? lol. aside for her teeth, which could be easily fixed, she's decent looking...
yeah I don't think the kind of drugs she does make you dumb like alcohol long term does, or meth. Bc you at least sleep and it doesn't destroy the brain to the same extent, with fentanyl (compared to other drugs.) I've seen people get too skinny and not sleep just from adderall who aged twenty years ahead of their time -- so apparently it's the not sleeping and not eating that really age you, above all else.
The people I find extraordinary are the ones who, when faced with adversity rise to the challenge, like single mothers who rather than give up their child set aside their own interests in favor of raising that child. There's nothing extraordinary about someone who's wasted her life "over a decade of drugs and dangerous lifestyle." It's sad and tragic.
There's usually a stigma attached to this type of lifestyle but it's crazy how that stereotype doesn't hold true. She's conscientious, articulate, aware and polite. I wish her the best.
Yes she appears to be bright and intelligent period and it's almost unbelievable that she is really homeless all the time I'm thinking this is an actor
It's not a lifestyle...
@@carlosagarcia9385
... Then what is it without being an @$$ about it? It's definitely a lifestyle, guy.
@@EdwinRosario432
10% of the Indian population have that lifestyle...
They go hungry in bed...
Wrong choice of words..
"She's conscientious, articulate, aware and polite." So you're saying this should be the new stereotype?
Heartbreaking to watch. She was once someone's little girl... with hopes and dreams. I hope and pray she finds her way off the streets.
Yeah, all of the wrong KINDS of Hopes and Dreams . . . that's how she wound up where she is.
Sometimes that little girl can grow up and stab you in the back and rip your heart out .
The only way she will leave the streets is in a box
@Jamie DeLorenzo Exactly, she doesn’t care about the hurt she is placing on her family , it’s all about her .
She still has hopes and Dreams and i do not understatement the heartless reactions from People like this was a choice and is preying on others she is the one being preyed on here and Your health system the real drugsdealers and criminals prey and live of pay a fraction in settlements, convicted of no crime , of what they made for themselves by knowingly putting out drugs on the market that are highly addictive and promote and lobby for them when they know this shit as portrayed in kensington might and now has happend , they couldnt care less and will continue and still are tiday. They are the People you should attack condemn and shoukd be held accountable and be made to fix what they broke today. They are the worst kind and should be looked at this way instead of blaming these poor People that got in this situation by the big pharmaceutical compagnies and the gouvernement that allowed these drugs in the first place. Shame on you all!
Whenever I Feel like my life has been going downhill I always gravitate towards these videos to remind myself I need to stay strong and push my self to move on. As an addict who has been to rehab 2 times now I know the struggle to stay clean is hard. Only advice I got is take it one day at a time.
The most truthful person I have ever saw in her situation. Very decisive answers and is truthful with herself, hope she can pull herself out of this situation for herself and her daughter.
Aw Liz, you have such a cool vibe. I wish you could see that you have more value than this. Best wishes for you and your daughter. ☮️❤️🙂
This girl is beautiful, intelligent & deserves so much more in life. I pray for her to find peace.
FYI....your prayer means nothing...but do whatever makes YOU feel like you're doing something. *eye roll
@edwardr5084 Jeeze, I lived in Philly....I get it. But, U do U. I will do me. Don't judge. This site is not about that. ✌️
@hn2405 Oh yeah, marriage fixes everything....LOL
Dude, I am not a Dude....🤣
Simp
She deserves what she makes of her life, nobody's done this to her, she's doing it to herself through poor decisions.
One of the most self aware and honest active addicts I've seen. Hopefully she gets tired of ripping and running one day. Staying clean is a personal struggle to the individual. No one can do it for her.
The biggest mistake we humans make is thinking we have more time. She’s been fortunate. My son was 1 day away from getting clean and was found 2 days later deceased from a massive heart attack. He was 22, autistic and miss him daily. He had a great supportive family and just got caught up with the wrong crowd. When this girl realizes her daughter is more important than the streets, she’ll never turn back. Best of luck to her.
I have now lost two sons to addictions, one to alcoholism and one to drugs. They both tried many times to get clean, and they were both beautiful souls. I have no words for the pain we parents go through grieving their deaths and their lives.
@@sm3296 so sorry to read this. I cannot fathom that kind of pain.
My sincere condolences to you, Custom Painter and S M. To lose children, whatever the circumstances must be the worst experience ever.
I hope this woman is able to pull away from such self-destruction.
So sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry brother.
Such a special woman! Like several comments here, so sharp, wellspoken and honest! Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻
I'm a former police officer and as sad as it is you can't save these people 98% of the time.
So most people in this situation just die?
I feel that some of the addicts like her could be saved if she was forced into a long term facility. Away from the streets . Away from other addicts.
Then for a year or so to live in still away from populated areas in a tiny house type supervised community....
Please tell me what you think.
@@royleevaughn2990 I thought that also but I have known far too many people that get clean, get good jobs, have a good relationship with someone, have a nice home and vehicle then all of a sudden they go missing and you find them back in the streets. I don't know why drugs have such a strong draw on people.
@@Brett235 so is alcohol.
@@karlabritfeld7104 That's why they call it the great eraser
She’s extremely well spoken and intelligent. I hope she gets and stays clean.
As a recovering addict my heart goes out to her, but as addicts we won't change until the pain of staying where we're at is greater than the pain of change.
aint that the truth
That is an interesting take on addiction it's all pain driven.
Prayers for Liz and her daughter!🙏
@@markmcgoveran6811 True. A lot of life choices are pain driven, bad jobs, bad marriages, bad money habits.
Wasc Lit, can you share how many "set backs" you had until you saw yourself truly in recovery?
Such a spirit of honesty. A woman worth having in this world when so many non-addicted aren't worth the time of day. God bless her.
If you're down there doin' shit that puts you in a position TO be robbed, well then TFB.
Abusing women by enabling their debasement deserves at least some kind of kick in the balls.
I was homeless with no addictions. The junkies know all the things to say to all the workers. It isn't honesty. If they're addicted, it's a con. Most of them love the drugs. That's why they don't want to get clean.
@@michellefarris3961 I get that, but as Mark Twain answered when asked how do you know when being told the truth, he said "it has a certain ring to it". Lies are part of addiction, no doubt, but her brevity and willingness to look directly at the camera showed an attempt at honesty rare in the streets.
ATTENTION!!! JESUS IS COMING!!! Will you go to Heaven or Hell?? REPENT and ask the Lord to come into your heart. Time is running out. ROMANS 10:13 WHO EVER CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED. Jesus loves you and can forgive you of any sin that you have committed if you ask him into your heart and repent of your sins.
@@carlosmedlen6685 yes, we know, you're special.
I love this guy who interviews everyone on the streets. He is respectful and treats them like human beings and hes really just trying to get the info of Kensington out into the world.
actually this interviewer is trash and only cares about himself. IF you notice all he does is spam his patreon and cashapp for himself to get money and just make money off us while he ignores all of our comments, and then doesnt ask the homeless women their contact info to help them. Other channels let us have the contact info to give money to the actual people who need it who are on the streets and not the lowlife doing the interviewing
@@markl8893 oh OK nice to know I'm 44 I don't really know how patreon and all that stuff works. I know what patron is but I don't keep up with this generation.. 😂
@@samanthasaldana120 i just had an arguement with him on another video he told me i cant post negative stuff. All i did was question and ask him why he feels he deserves donations but wont let us donate to the actual homeless women? I Watch other channels that interview the homeless and att the end the interviewer asks for contact info so that us on youtube can donate directly to them, because they are in need obviously. This youtuber wont do that, but why? cuz hes greedy.. so he will lose me as a viewer
@@markl8893 then I unsubscribe too..,👍🏻
@@samanthasaldana120 good idea, i suggest going to Afghan Trucker and Tales from the streets. At both those channels the interviewers give money to the girl and food and then at the end ask them if they want to share contact info for us to donate to them if we want
This was tender. She seems like a child in so many ways. Just trying to survive her addiction. God bless her.
Thank you for this interview. I’m thankful I came across it! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☀️
Can you interview her again? She's intriguing and I want so badly to see that she's doing well.
Why would you think she's doing well? She's been a junkie failure dreg of society for almost 14 years, and chose this life.
I wonder if Liz knows how incredible she really is...to survive that long, with those problems...she DESERVES a better life. Good luck Liz.
Nobody deserves anything but what they make for themselves
She condemned her 8 year old daughter to a life of misery with fetal drug syndrome. She deserves every bad thing she gets.
Women don’t hold each other accountable anymore and will encourage poor decisions, looking past the damage they cause. This is a direct result of embracing Marxist feminism and the destruction of western values.
@@ianwalton284 a prayer you never have an issue arise that puts your mind in a place that it affects your life to a point that could be tragic, mental illness comes at mankind in so many ways, understanding and compassion will move you farther in life , contempt and malice show who the really evil one is just in your statement
No she did not you just imagined that , how do you know she wasn't clean while pregnant ?@@ianwalton284
It's incredible to know that these people are more honest and transparent than any politician . Something somewhere is terribly wrong with our society .
No axe to grind, just being real.
I fail to see why some people think politicians were ever honest. I mean, they are snake oil salespeople, and that's why they end up in that position. Actual specialists need to be dragged into a position of leadership.
Yes, very, very wrong. And it will never be better, only worse.
Liz, if you are out there somewhere, I hope that you are well and staying clean. You have a bright future if you dare to seek it. You are beautiful, smart, well-spoken, and obviously, a survivor. Someone said in the comments said you would make a good social worker and I agree. If I could I'd give you a hug. I am praying for you sweetheart and am wishing the best for you! Whatever you do, don't give up on yourself, you are a valuable woman who has merit. I would be so grateful to see that you made it.
So sad, she's so well spoken and intelligent which shows that addiction doesn't discriminate. Nobody is 100% immune.
I hope she finds the strength and help to sober up.
Addiction doesn't discriminate, but we do. Image how hard it is if you don't have compound positive qualities.
whatever. she just wants to be a n**ger. That's all. That's what she wants
You're absolutely right. NO ONE is completely immune. I could take anyone and give them some good opiates for a week for free...then "end the experiment" and tell them "You can go home now if you like....or you can stay to continue the experiment (and get more drugs) but not get paid." Many would stay regardless of other losses (jobs, spouses, etc.) and you could include pastors, politicians, men, women, and anyone. Some would do better and some not but with the right substance and a long enough exposure...well you'd do almost anything to feel "normal" at some point.
Everybody that says no is 100% immune
Actually, drugs do discriminate - they stay away from folks who stay away from them! So those folks actually are 100% immune.
This girl reminds me so much of my sister who was totally destroyed by heroin, RIP Marian. Smart, self-aware, yet totally lost. Drugs are evil in every way, even legal ones.
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope she has peace.
Liz, you are an addict who has kept your humanity. Tough to do, I can only imagine what an amazing Mum you would be if only you were clean.
Amazing. She actually comes across… proper. Intelligent, deep, articulate, realistic, and surprisingly bullshit-free. With beautiful eyes and affable through and through. Really pulling for her. Hope she gets to squeeze her little girl soon.
Feel so sorry for her, she’s actually an attractive, intelligent lady! She deserves better from her life!!
I feel the same way too. But we shouldn't really consider those things, the ugly and stupid don't deserve a good life any less.
and the men @@blazednlovinit
@@FirstmaninRome Aye. It just goes to show how wired people are to protect women, especially prettier ones (ones of "best" genetics).
In general, men and women care if women cry, but men and women resent men for crying as weak
It's the life she's chosen. She wanted to live in "drug Disneyland."
@@blazednlovinit - No it doesn't. This subject simply doesn't have anything to do with that.
She’s actually very pretty and so are her eyes. I pray she gets the help she needs and can clean up. I hate seeing people in these situations. Heart breaking
LOL
Yes I thought that to Mike, it was just a shame her teeth were in such a mess. But I dare say that's the least of her problems the poor girl/woman.
@@MikeB_66 but it's like everything in life Mike we all have choices. It's just some people make better choices then other I'm afraid. Yes it's very sad to watch these poor lost souls 😢 💔
What the hell does pretty have to do with it? If she was ugly it would be better? Ugly girls don’t matter?
@@bigal25938 there’s always that one that has to lash out like a damn fool. They all matter asswipe! But this particular video got the attention. Others may as well. Go back to your miserable place.
I was homeless 35 years around the bay area CA. I Thank the VA for getting me out of my addiction and off the streets for the past 15 years. My heart goes out. Such good people that get caught by those bad drugs. It changes you.
Kind'a sorry to say, I still miss that life. It'll have it's pull till I die, I guess.
Also sad to say, It was better out there back in my day. The streets are so crowded now things look like they're getting to a breaking point. I pray for us all because what's happening on the homeless streets is everyones concern. Stay Well!
Glad your better now bro! Congrats, I know it's not easy.
Welcome home brother
out of all these comments the one that blowed my mind was the VA actually helping a veteran , I'm glad they did I don't usually hear anything good about the VA, My sister went to army , brother was a marine, i was addict went to prison very young......actually this may first positive comment ive read about VA, i dont know just going by what ive read over the years , i have had plenty of time to read
Hey Carl did I meet you in Reno, Nv
@@brianpinion5844 VA will help veterans that are on the street BUT if there is a substance abuse issue that will have to be addressed. Most veterans that are addicts are not always willing to go through that.
Intelligent and well spoken lady. A lesson for all us. The difference between her and the folks on the street and in prison often boils down to a couple of bad decisions. It's a fine line between living in the suburbs and having a job, spouse, house and family and living on the streets or in a cell.
She's breaking my heart. She's so tired from being strong and 'on guard'. I truly hope she makes it 🤞🏼 She's extremely smart and on the ball. Bless you.
Liz, you are smart, well spoken and confident. and straight forward. Get well for you, your kid, your Mum. Our love and prayers for you.
Omg, this young woman is so pretty, so articulate, so intelligent, wow, how sad that she has ended up like this. And she has so much to live for: her mother, her young daughter & her friends, all waiting for her to get clean & return to them. I really hope she makes it, that she doesn’t wait too long & her luck runs out, especially dealing with the people she has to encounter everyday. Great interview & thank you for introducing Liz to your audience.
Yep cause these ppl on the streets can't spell their own name she very well spoken
I was thinking the same, so pretty and intelligent…I believe she will make it!
Get in touch with me Liz, I will be your friend!
Yes she's all of these things but the magnetic grip of the addiction is so powerful she does not have to will or determination to deal with our "ordinary life" and has abandoned her daughter and responsibilities. Of course her family will not be impressed as us with her performance, because of her selfishness. Her only true hope is that she can re-channel her obvious determination before it's too late either for her or her poor mother and daughter because she could be so very much more. Great video sir! And lovely comments!
So devastating to see this thoughtful, caring unfortunate young victim of addiction. There's a better life waiting for her. She can salvage her life. There are new treatment strategies available. I wish the government would commit to helping people like her.😢
I pray she quits the drugs, and finds her way out of the streets. There is still hope for her. God bless you, Liz.
Nothing worse than watching a human being self destruct before your eyes, and not being able to stop it 😢
I concur....it doesn't just destroy the addict
She is such a precious lady. I pray she decides to get the help she needs and goes home to hug her daughter.
She’s chose the streets& the drugs& easy money over her daughter & mother so she isn’t so precious, I’ve met many people exactly like her🤷♂️
Were you paying attention when she said she didn't have friends or trust anybody? She's a dope fiend. Has been for 13 years. She's good with it. She's tricking, she's good with that. She's a criminal, and she's cool with it.
She's anything but precious. She's a selfish loser who cares more about her habit than her daughter.
What she needs is time in jail. It would be the best thing for her. And her daughter.
Precious? Lol
Good job man, this is much better than the channels that just walk past filming these people. Better to get some of their story.
Liz, you're so sweet, intelligent, beautiful and well articulated! Keep the faith and find your way out of this mess, one day at a time. This interview is the proof that you can do it. Believe in yourself, girl! We're praying for you.
> well articulated!
More than you dude. Articulate, or well spoken.
Liz,
_(I hope you see this♡)_
Thank you for speaking so candidly about addiction. It's not easy... I know. It sucks! It's one of the worst things to go thru. But your child losing you and not having you to lean on and help them grow, would be like detoxing a million times. Please think about _your_ life, your child, and your family and friends who truly care. The fact you have recovering friends who check on you and will help you, is a huge blessing. As a recovering addict (who started with just a simple script for pain from my regular doctor who I'd gone to for years), I know it's hard. I promise you, that when you do get clean, the love & joy your child will bring you, is one of the greatest highs in the world. I know that sounds cliché, but it's true. I think you know that. You legit lit up, when you spoke about them and hugging them.♡
And if you need help? Take it! I still take Subutex (since Jan 2016), and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. And to the people who say (in a snotty condescending voice) _"You're not clean while taking Subutex or Methadone,"_ think whatever you want. Opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one! I would rather take Subutex for pain, than opiates & benzos. I started on 3 tablets a day, and I've actually gone down 1 in the past year, just on my own without even trying... just staying busy. I find that staying busy is key forrrr sure.
Like you, I have a small child... a little girl, and I'm sooo thankful I've never had to be away from her for a long period of time. Your child truly _needs_ you in their life. I don't say all this to make you upset, mad, irritated, annoyed, etc., just speaking from one Mama to another, and as somebody who's been "trapped" before. If methadone helped you before, go back to it. What do you have to lose? Screw the people who say _but you're not "clean" if you're using Methadone or Subutex..._ Unless you've gone thru it, you'll *never* understand. I'm so thankful to have a great Doctor who's helped me with my chronic pain and also helped me to stay off opiates & benzos.
I wouldn't usually write something like this to a stranger _(in hopes they see it),_ but after losing my Father at only 20, and now losing my Mother to Dementia, it really puts into perspective just how "short" and PRECIOUS life is. I hope I didn't upset you... that wasn't my intentions. Just trying to talk with you from one Mama to another.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and be sending you positive vibes & hugs from afar! You can do this! Just believe in yourself and think of your baby and that huge hug you want to give them... they *need* you! Remember the hug you talked about giving your child in this video? Just think of how happy they will be, to receive that hug in return and know that Mommy's back to stay!
Take Care!
♡-Goose
That was a great post. The only assholes who say that you're not clean if you're in a map program are these sanctimonious assholes who follow Bill Wilson. RR and SOS are far superior and don't do that Dippity s***.
@@monicamccarthy3382
Thank you!
Fortunately, I've never had somebody say anything to me about the Sub*tex I take, but I've heard that people have been bashed for it, or m*thadone. I'm just so thankful that I'm on something that's been stable for almost 7 years. And the fact that I've actually gone down 30% just on my own is crazy! It definitely wasn't like that when I was on an op*ate script with my old doctor.
Thanks again for your kind words!
Take Care
❤️
Stay on the subs as long as you need to. There's no shame in that. Congrats on getting clean! God bless.
@@charlesruby5251
Thank you for your kind words!
Take Care & Happy Holidays!
❤️
Such kind words. Good luck to you x
She’s quite lucid and able to get herself to a better situation. Her luck may run out at any time.
This lady has so much potential to turn things around !! She’s so well spoke. And aware of her situation. She also reminds me so much of Meg Ryan in her look . She has that soft amicable vibe . God bless her .❤
Addiction is so horrible. I was on heroin from age 16 to age 45. Finally got my life together and I always try to help people that struggle
I am shocked by how smart and composed she is after all those years of drug abuse. I hope her life becomes exactly what she dreams of. 🍀
In a way, she does live the life of her dreams. And that is the sad part.
@@Michael-iw3ek She has no dreams. She also does not sound real.
Which part of her decision is smart???
@@Rip-w8w The way she speaks shows she's smart. I would expect the brain to be destroyed by drugs after such long-term abuse.
@@Rip-w8w the part that separates her life from the lives of her family and her daughter, for example.
She’s so intelligent. Hard to understand . She has so much potential for a better, safer, more comfortable, productive life.
Junkie thoughts: "I'll get my shit together soon. Later. I just need one little thing first..."
I agree with you on the potential. I can speak from experience. I made it out of the "drug life" but I wasted decades of life.
Amazing that she chooses to live this horrible life
@@barbarakempf761 right?!?! Choosing this life is insane and on top of that having a child that you’re choosing not to be there for as you should be. That’s crazy.
@@radioactive_disco5363 "...and a few bucks from you would sure help me get it..."
Liz is someone who has that certain something that makes a person warm to her presence. By the time the interview concluded my heart was squeezing her with equal parts of love & like. Sending my prayers along with the 6,267 other commenters___God-day to YOU Dear Liz (( we sent a collection of mighty )) ) ) ) ) ) Special Blessings!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Warm Smiles & Infinite Happiness----->-Rob
Amazing, engaging, pretty and intelligent woman. True definition of a survivor, not the in-vogue one. Thanks for showing the humanity of people on the street. Great interview.
What does rhe in-vogue one mean 🤔
If she was " intelligent " her first priority would be her daughter. She's a loser. She would clean you out the first chance she had.
@@jen-ms4xo He meant Destiny's Child singing group, not EnVogue singing group. A song titled Survivor was sung by Destiny's Child.
There’s a child-like quality to her. A child in a woman’s body with intelligence. Her mother and daughter need her.
She's such a lovely woman, I hate that she's chosen this path and is stuck in that rut. I pray she gets the help she needs and gets home to her daughter with no casualties!
She has a real rare beautiness, soul and intelligence. I really want to see that her life is much more better, because I am sure of that she deserves it!
Liz I hope you are ready to get clean before it's too late. You have a daughter & mother who would like to have you back in their lives. 🙏❤
"Getting clean isn't the problem, staying clean is." Bless you.
What a resilient little chic. You can tell she's very street smart, and all things considered has her wits about her. I hope she stays safe.
Hello Liz, hope you read this. I'm an elderly Scottish man living my final years in Argentina with my Argentina wife. Years ago in Scotland I managed to take my son and daughter off hard drugs. It was a difficult fight. But I eventually succeeded. Therefore I know what's in front of you. I wish you every success, blessings. ❤❤❤❤
Coming up on two years clean. It took 18 months for anything in my life to get better but once it did, I found a good job and fell in love with a wonderful woman. Never give up, I went to detox 30 times and I finally got it right!
Your a winner friend !
@@ricklee9473 thanks but all I am is someone who realized, you can take back control of your decisions..
What a nice girl she is..stay strong and get sober soon
A nice girl would put her daughter first. She is not a nice girl... period.
And she'd rob u blind in a heartbeat. This is her chosen lifestyle
Get off those cigarettes too
if she could just brush her teeth even just once a week, it would help...
This woman is incredibly intelligent. She has an aura, attitude that could have taken her far in her life.
Think it is definitely not too late to bring this about.
I hope she is going to find her strength to let go of the drugs.
Drugs should be a fun high. Not a nessacary high.
Go marry her and help her achieve her dreams.
What do you mean by incredibly intelligent?
This is heartbreaking. She’s such a sweetheart and very pretty. I pray she gets clean and gets home to her daughter.
Even the responsibility of taking care of her daughter can't pull her away from drugs... God help her and her daughter !
My brother lost his mind to meth, when they say pot is not dangerous, or even meth. I beg to differ.
Of course drugs are bad but you can't legislate morality - LEGALIZE DRUGS and let chips fall where they may.
@@renviluan2842: They say meth isn't dangerous?
It's a CHOICE
@@nelliesfarm8473: Many women choose to do meth while pregnant.
She's so bright, and very honest. I hope she makes it....she could help alot of people.
Bright, you serious!!!
What an articulate woman. Skilled in the streets and protects herself at all costs. I wish her the best and I hope she gets the help she needs to get it together.
You ask questions in a kind way and these people respond to you freely, You show them compassion, and I think that gives them some hope.
In another life.... this woman is a highly educated, successful, wealthy person.
What's sad is she has more intelligence than 90% of her peers. The words shes using are not the words of people who spent their lives using drugs. She was a good student before all this.
Was looking for Kensington videos and came across this. Liz is very intelligent and well spoken. The interviewer is also very smart, but I'm most impressed with his non-judgemental manner, his kindness, empathy, and never came close to saying anything condescending. Great job.
She is adorable!!!! I pray she quits destroying herself and realizes she is VALUABLE!! 🙏🏻💕
I would kill myself if she was my daughter. I like your comment very much, true and honest.
I like this guy making the video, to go out and find the humanity in the most despairing among us. No politician does a fraction what he does. He’s bringing her to reflect on her life and current situation, which is more help than anyone probably has. Great job in searching for humanity in others and bringing it to us. I’m not religious, but he’s closer to what Jesus would do than any other body else like cops, mayors, celebrities, the super rich, the instagram crew.
Thank you sir! Listening to those in pain is real.
Yeah man like mark from soft white underbelly
For being in the streets as long as she has, she looks extraordinarily healthy. May she continue to stay in control of her mind and her health
Only the teeth are really giving away what brutal life she has chosen for herself.
My Sister in Law just passed the day after Christmas 2022. This video depicted her to a T. She was funny, intelligent loved her grandkids, and had a goal to one day be clean. She just waited one day too long to make that decision. Gone at 54 years old, RIP TLM 🙏
her family is better off without her
@@henryjoshual1848 I'd guess you've never had a deep personal loss in your life, Henry. The loss of a loved one , regardless of their personal state, rocks you to the core. as long as there is life , there is hope. People like you are the reason helpless people feel hopeless. Lived around it my whole life. You are the loser, not them. No doubt , you are God's Fuc*up !!
I'm so sorry and I'm sorry for the ignorant comment above mine. She obviously meant a LOT to the people in her life who did find and remember the decent and good things she brought to them. May she rest in peace and may all of you find peace. ♥️
Wow this was a great interview! I can see that she really has IT in her to change her life. I can see she wants to. She spoke about hope and hugging her daughter until her head pops off and how she is 8 and is deserving of a healthy momma! I believe in her. She may not be ready today but I know she will be one day.
She is so open, honest, and intelligent. And so strong! If anyone can make it out it's her. I will pray for her
honest?? honest about stealing her trick's drug money.. right after she boasted how she doesn't "take" from others.. just a 2-bit junkie.. lucky to be alive.. she'll dip off the block with the wrong trick's money and end up rolled up in a carpet stuffed in a dumpster..
Exactly
I used to blame people for their issues, today I’m old and I feel sorry for them, they need our help and kindness
I'm in my late 60's and biden could of given our homeless , like her the 45 billion $ , they'd have homes , be in rehabs , she could be a real mom , be there for her daughter , get her schooling , transportation the works ! America wouldn't have a homeless problem !
@@MrJoe-qh2vb and every other president.
You can be kind to these individuals.
They have to decide to get it together.
She is very sweet. I took her and someone else breakfast today, they are both in the same encampment on Kensington Ave. I saw her later today looking for dates, I gave her pepper spray and told her I'll see you Saturday, and to be careful.
👍👍👍💯
Awesome 👌 👏
i want to give her some giftcards. can you ask her if she can give you her email or facebook ? i wanna talk with her and give her giftcards
@@markl8893 That's very kind of you. Unfortunately she doesn't have a phone or access to the internet, I mentioned the video's and she said she has no way to watch them. She would probably sell them anyway for drugs unfortunately. I've had people try to sell them to me. Thank you.
@@michaelaugustine6271 I used to have a sister, who was like her who ranoff and it ended badly. Due to my work i have a ton of giftcards and its a soft spot in my heart to want to give them away to help those in need. She can use my card for a real meal at numerous places instead of having to get in a car for a date. MAy i ask how you know her? and maybe you can tell her that if she went to a library she can get free internet acces? I know others who do that
Hey Liz, hope you're still here with us 🙏 Sending you the warmth of my heart and soul and hoping that you find a way out of the impasse of this lifestyle and do something that you hold close to your heart. Blessings to you lovely lady, keep healthy and strong and positively heading into the depths of your dreams and goals for a new life ❤
Liz, I just wanted to say that you seem like a smart, kind, and empathetic person. I hope you will get help soon and get off the streets and go home to your child and your mother. Prayers sent for you sweetie. Stay safe Please!!!
Liz is definitely at the point in her using where she truly is just using to feel “normal”, just to be able to get up and function like everyone else. It’s truly not about getting high at this point (in my opinion), it’s about just functioning.
It’s the worst thing imaginable
@@Yeahyeahbeebisfanhope you are feeling ok. Nice to see someone doing okay, this is so heartbreaking.
When the time is right and you’re ready, I wish you all the very best Liz.
I really hope you can read the positive comments of support, encouragement and love for you Liz.
I know how hard it can be, you have some people looking out for you and checking in from time to time, this is a great start when the time’s right.
Every girl needs their Mumma, and I’m sure your daughter is really going to start to need you in her life more than ever 💕
This young lady knows what she needs to do. She’s well spoken and said clearly that her mother is always willing to help if she’s willing to buckle down and do the work.
My mother never giving up on me is what saved me from my situation.
I was a heroin addict for 15 years. I started using it at 15 and needed it to get out of bed for school before graduating.
I was a semi functional addict because I’ve always worked.
This weighs on my heart to see good people living in these conditions…it’s amazing what a human can get used to.
I sincerely hope she eventually chooses to start taking care of herself