@dee marlin I think of it every single day but I play the tape through in my head. I always liked the quote from Jim Caroll in the Basketball Diaries explaining how you get a habit. "First, it's a Saturday night thing when you feel cool like a gangster or a rockstar- just something to kill the boredom, you know? They call it a chippie, a small habit. It feels so good, you start doing it on Tuesdays...then Thursdays...then it's got you. Every wise ass punk on the block says it won't happen to them, but it does." It's so true. I was that wise ass punk. Stay strong, dee!!
Absolutely. This woman is very intelligent and has a strong will. Had she not been drugged she would be doing incredible things and living the life she deserves. She can still turn it around because she is only 25 and has her whole life in front of her to make the change.
Katalia I was also molested by my grandfather from age 4 until he died. My mother failed me miserably as well. We were kids we did not have someone to protect us. I love you katalia you’re in my prayers I’ll never stop praying for you
May God bless you with courage stregth and love to overcome the loss in your life. Im sorry you and the kids had to endure that the devil is out to kill steal and destroy.
She said “why can’t I just stop? It’s so simple!” It is simple to stop. What’s difficult is not starting again when your depression is screaming inside you. Find a therapist. Please. You are wonderful and kind, and you deserve to be with your baby boy!
@@terencegreen3399 its not easy to put down, sorry but thats wrong lol its hard AF to stop, and a little harder to stay clean. You have to want sobriety, and a lot of addicts arent ready at the time
What a shitty Mom, Grandfather & Uncle. Poor lady being injected with heroin at the age of 10. Some people are so evil. Heartbreaking, sick and sad. My heart goes out to this young lady.
You are absolutely right. I hate how people judge the victims of abuse and not the abusers. Her life wouldn't be this way of that never happened. That was child abuse what they did and they deserve to be in prison for life. They had no right to drug and rape her as a child. I just hated hearing this. I hope and pray that she can over come this.
To an extent. You don't go from the streets to being a doctor unless your brain is designed that way genetically / biologically speaking. So 'everything' no but she can eventually sober up and get a decent job and income yes.
Agree this cd be anyone. A lil help may not cut it though cuz of the addiction problem. She has an addictive self sabotaging brain. Tks a lot to change that.
I've learned, help us not going to help like you think it is... It's gotta come from her, there will always be organizations and good hearted people there for you but ultimately, the help comes from within because it's started and ends with you
Katalia reminds me of my mom. The way she speaks & sounds. I miss her so much. She turned to heroin addiction when she was 36. I was already 21 when she became engulfed in her addiction. My grandparents got custody of my brothers and my mom decided she would rather be on the street. My mom has faced so much trauma in her life. But we have tried to help her countless times, I’ve gone looking for her on the streets of San Diego, but she never wants the help. I have always told her I will be here for her when she’s ready. But as a child, I had to let go of the blame and guilt that I couldn’t save her. I think of her every day & I always pray and try to help those who do want help. I pray for Katalia, she’s so young. I pray she can break free from this lifestyle and be there for her son. She’s been through so much, and the abuse she faced as a child beaks my heart. Prayers for Katalia 🙏🏻❤️
The saddest thing about addiction for parents I believe, is when they lose their children, it simply worsens their addiction. The outside world may not understand that, looking at it logically, but I do, as an addict myself, because addiction isn't logical. As mothers that's our very identity and when that is lost , so are the women already suffering, and it appears that the drug is the only thing left, the only comfort, the only way to survive and cope with the pain. I was fortunate to not lose my child to my addiction but I can only imagine if I had and I can honestly say I dont know if Id have been able to get sober if that had ever happened...Im so sorry. And while I don't know your moms situation, I'm pretty sure she didn't "want ..or rather be" on the streets. Thats just what addiction does to people. Its true that a person has to want help though..and even wanting it isn't enough by itself ..you can want it with every fiber of your being but its still the toughest battle to fight. I hope one day sooner than later your mom will find her path to recovery. Prayers💜
I’m so sorry… some parents don’t deserve to have kids. You grew up a good person in spite of her. That’s so hard to do and you’re incredible for doing it. ❤️
every single time she mentions her son , she cries. they all do. we all do. basically, we're all the same. judging and demeaning others is to me the worst thing someone can do to another human being. I truly feel she can overcome her addiction and be able to take care of her boy. with God's help anything is possible and this girl has brains and a huge heart!! best of luck, Katalia!!
These stories break my heart. It’s such a fantastic channel you’ve created because you interview real people with real stories. It reinforces my belief that you should never judge a book by its cover, and always give people benefit of the doubt. You don’t know what someone’s been through, and everyone has a story....never judge.
Exactly. Mark gives a platform to those who people choose to ignore. He shows their humanity and that they are people too, not some subhuman scum like many people think. 99% of people like this are broken, damaged people who have had to resort to dire things to feel okay.
@@a_wandering_ghost42o11 Katalia is a prime example. She’s a sweet, intelligent person who has a debilitating addiction. Everyone’s hurting inside, life will do that to you, so be nice to people.
My mom started smoking crack while she was pregnant with me , my dad sold drugs that addicted my mother... she spent 95% of my child hood in prison I remember writing her letters as a kid drawing a home telling g her I can’t wait for her to come home.... she would get out of prison and last no more than 3 months on the streets before going back I’m grateful my grandparents took care of us but I needed my mom... I must of seen my dad about 2-3 times my whole life he would visit my sister but one day he told me your not mine that’s why I don’t get close with you shit really messed me up I was 14..I’m 32 now I see my mother in this girl and yes your son needs you.... my mom ended up cleaning up and having 2 kids of her own now I’m sooo happy that she cleaned up and she’s a great mother to her new kids.. the child in me is hurt and fkd up but the adult me has gotten over it .. I have 2 kids now and I’m so greatful that I went thru what I went thru because I love my kids soooooo much and I know what I needed as a child so I try my best to give it to them. Idk why I just wrote all this lol I guess this chick hit a nerve.... I talk to my mom now and we’re cool... she wants to get close to me but it’s to late I’m grown with a kids of my own.... I always say this to my self “ the child In me needed u so bad but I got tired of waiting that kid is GONE.. the adult me dosent need you I made it without u and learned how to live without u” I really hope these addicts get clean because their kids need them
I just want you to know I read your story and even though I don't know you I'm proud of you. I also was not treated well as a child and my goal in life is to be a good parent to my future children. I'm in law school now so I can provide for them and I just want to say keep going and that your story is inspiring!
I'm so sorry for what you went through but I think its amazing what you've overcome. Congrats to you for becoming a parent yourself and be proud that you are doing all you can to give them what they need ..we all just wanna give our children what we didn't have growing up. With that said, there's one thing I have to say and you can obviously disagree, but I feel confident in saying that ..that child that you say is gone because you're an adult now..well I'd say that's not quite true..and that actually, that child is very much still in there. Still a part of you..IS you. I think its absolutely amazing that you are forgiving enough to be able to very happy for your mom for turning things around and being there for her two youngest kids. But its OK if it still hurts in some ways too, to your inner child. But I'd say I hope that you also know very well that it has nothing to do with you, never did..addiction hurts everyone involved, and the suffering it causes to the addict themselves is sometimes not understood because it appears to look selfish, but it truly is a sickness..and I hope you can forgive your mom knowing that .. or maybe you already have. Sorry for the novel..but I think you are amazing💜
This one hit me hard.. I am also Latina from Mexico. She’s so smart, warm, intuitive, so much potential. I can’t stop crying with her. Katalia (beautiful name), maybe your purpose is also to fight to reach your dreams and to be at peace. I wish you all the best and your in my thoughts And prayers to find the light out of the darkness ❤️
Let me set the record straight. Your son absolutely needs you. You are so beautiful, intelligent and capable of digging yourself out one day at a time. Lord, I ask that you bless your child. My heart breaks for her. Many of us have been where you are. You absolutely can break through!!!!
Watching these videos have helped me stay sober. 3 months ago I was close to liver failure from 20 years of alcoholism. I came upon these videos not too long after age I think it was meant to be. Thank you Mark for the work you do.
This is so heartbreaking. I am truly sorry for the pain that you have endured at the hands of people that were supposed to have treated you with unconditional love and respect. I really do wish you the best.
Your story resembles so much mine. I was molested by a family member at 5, I never felt the love and attention from my mom and my dad was absent most of my life. They didn't use drugs but my dad did drink alot. I'm been on and off weed but it's really hard to completely stop. My son changed my life. I was empty inside before he came along. and also want to become a therapist or psychology. I know if it wasn't for him I don't think I would still be here with how depressed and suicidal I was. You have to take it one day at a time. I hope you can get clean one day and get your son back.
I'm not gatekeeping addiction, but weed addiction and heroin addiction are completely different haha great job grtting off bud though! I know it can be a mental mind f***
@@mikew1374 I'm going through therapy and they are surprised I didn't end up a drug addict with what I've been through. Heroin is definitely worse and harder to quit. I know I have an addictive personality that's why I never tried anything else. I don't want to end up like this.
@@gaiaswildchildtarot good. Take it from me, I was on fentanyl and crack for years, that shit sucks ass, dont ever try it. Happy you are getting therapy, I should but I'm stubborn AF lol
Same here. Her and I have so many similarities from the childhood trauma and losing her child. I spent years trying to destroy that broken little girl inside of me. This breaks my heart but what I know is that where there's a heartbeat there's hope ❤
@@gaiaswildchildtarot I’m the same way, if I ever got my hands on the “real” drugs I would be dead no doubt. Only by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ was I delivered from my weed and occasional cough syrup addiction . Praise God Hallelujah!
It's a miracle this girl has made it to adulthood let alone to be a smart, articulate, attractive young woman, God bless her I hope she makes it, sending love and best wishes from the UK to you katalia and mark
Shouldn't it be completely irrelevant if she's attractive? I mean, she was objectified by men in her family, but you still felt it's ok to just let us know that you find her attractive? Who cares what she looks like! Do better, please.
Who are you to tell me what I can say, it was an observation nothing more and you jump to conclusions like I'm fetishising her or something, i often comment my support to all kinds of people Im 10 years sober but I now work with addicts helping them get back on their feet, what do you do to help people like this young lady apart from vitue signalling on the intrrnet that is, please do better
@@karinina6 Yea, and? I am a woman , and why would you want to be objectified? This is not just a shallow opinion, it makes girls/women objectify themselves. It leads to low self-esteem and it makes us more unhappy, actually. Funny how there are always peope that defend the superficial and empty "compliments" towards women.
Haven't finished the video yet buh i jus wntd to say its so fckd up the way a large portion of families follow the unwritten rule of "what happens in this house stays in this house".. and I feel sick hearing that wat she told her parents fell onto deaf ears..
@@vosaemify I tuned that shit out. I was horribly offended by that question. I literally was gonna open up and share an experience, but seeing that question/"comment" discouraged me from that.
No one is immune to addiction and no one can judge just how hard it is for an individual to get clean. Some people do get sober but it is a life long battle. An addict is forever an addict even when they are sober. This young woman has the potential to get better again. May God bless and guide her❤
The heroin has her hella restless. I really hope that she gets it together because it's sooo evident that she's in love with her child and that's such a beautiful thing.
@@MarkGelderland While that's likely true, it's pretty common for opioids (especially heroin) to give an energetic, albeit sloppy, high / experience. Pharmacological Determinism says that A drug will always cause A effect but it isn't true. I have a "friend" who's been an addict for a long time and there was a period of "his" addiction where getting loaded was the only way "he" could stay awake for work.
I remember this channel having 2k subs. Now almost 2 million! Such a simple concept with a powerful message! Keep up the good work. U show what most people refuse to see
Accepting the fact that she wasn't going to see her son & that he would be better without her, WHEW. That pierced my heart. She has so much inside of her. Beautiful Soul. Heartbreaking
"I can see myself vanishing little by little "... Holy f*cking sh*t I've never heard addiction described so literally... And when she mentioned her son, she automatically began to cry. Bless her beautiful soul, I love her and I don't even know her. My sister in pain, my sister in addiction. I've been on methadone maintenance for nearly three years, and just found out I'm pregnant with my first child. It's true what she said about addiction, it's bigger than you. I think of relapsing every day, even with a life growing inside of me. And I know it's possible that I could one day decide that my child is better off without me. Addiction is the literal devil... Her uncle will burn in hell for what he did to her. My family let me slip through the cracks as well, although not as cruelly as hers... Great interview with an extremely beautiful soul. Thank you, Mark, this is pure gold. 💔
This woman is the dream psychology patient. So simple to help her. She needs confidence, self love and alot of support. She needs to be taught her value in this life as a mother. Her unconditional love is all he needs and the rest will come into place. She will get there. The emotion we can see is what will drive her to heal and get where she needs to be. God bless 🙏💗
I'm 25, I have a son, I'm glad she is aware that her son is safe and will be okay with out her. These sort of drugs, it's never just like marijuana. They make a person lose their mind...and hurt the soul.
Thank you Mark I’m 65 days sober,these videos helped me realize my addictions started with trauma which led me to get help, I’m in a 12 step program and finally starting to see true happiness even though my wreckage is still all around me. She said little by little I can see myself vanishing, this is so true and each time we go back out it gets harder and harder. If your here you probably have had trauma in your life and you can get help fir your soul sickness.
Awesome for the tiny population of skid row that are NOT wanting to be there BUT....the majority of people living there are addicted to drugs and that lifestyle 😢
Makes me think i should go pitch a tent over there and bring my family so that we could get help with proper housing since we need and want it BUT need the help..... No fair
Katakia I understand what you mean by the power of addiction. It took me so many years to finally be in recovery.You need intensive therapy for what you endured while as a child. I’m rooting for you
@@mzfancy4767 Thank You my amazing and beautiful sister. I hope everything is going great in your world ❤️ haven seen you on here lately. Have a wonderful day sis
Her age doesn't matter. No matter what your age is. Her story will forever be there. Talking about it and connecting with good people like marc is a starting point. I hope you use this is meant for you and get clean some day.
I just had a really interesting conversation with a family friend who has been a counselor for years and she specializes in cognition and how to essentially “rewire” the brain. We talked about how trauma, which almost everyone has faced to varying degrees, has to be worked through with a professional in order for an individual to be at a place where they can properly function. Trauma literally rewires us and talk therapy is not always adequate. I can’t help but think how if this therapy was more accessible for people, how many people like Katalia, would be in a better place.
She is SO smart, beautiful and strong willed. I want to see her break these chains of addiction. For herself, her son and her family 💔 That little boy needs her mama
Idk what it was about her but I can really feel how genuine she is, I actually sat and heard her whole story! She’s smart, she’s not in denial, she knows what’s going on, she’ll bounce back, I know she will!
I was raised Italian Catholic in the USA. Same upbringing, hush it all up. I’m so sorry that you have experienced this lifestyle. Praying hard for you. I hurt just looking at you. My son was an honor roll student. He won the presidents award for academics. He is a fentanyl addict who is now on methadone. Wishing an angel would come your way soon to rescue you.
She’s smart enough, and mature enough to find inspiration through her baby’s father and the way he’s changed his life for the better of their kid. I pray they can all be together one day.
Wow. Your mother failed you. She should’ve locked your grandfather up so he could be help accountable!!! SMFH 😡 it makes me so angry. I have a 5 year old girl. She’s my life, looks like me, has my characteristics. At no point in my life could I ever. I’m sorry they failed you. Im praying for you. God bless you. Stay strong 💯💯
Right product of the environment we’re brought into not our fault or choice shame on her mother I couldn’t live with myself I could never either & I have no children if I did it be over my dead body someone harm them period u protect ur children by any means necessary
Such a truly intelligent woman. One day, she will build up the most beautiful, successful, healthy, sober life. For good. I can read her aura, and she’s a light! May God grant this Mommy a miracle of sobriety, and success.
Lots of people say “find a therapist” which honestly seems like the only option but coming from someone who has been through the ringer with therapy myself it’s very difficult not only to start therapy but to find the right one and stay with it. Many therapists have the timer going while you are detailing some of the most sacred, heartbreaking experiences and when the time is up they cut you off while you’re still crying trying to get yourself together because they have another client. So you feel the disconnect and wonder if they truly care or if you are just another paying client. Also, many minorities are underrepresented in the field. There are many middle aged Caucasian therapists that while well-meaning don’t have the cultural and/or gendered experience to really connect and fill in the gaps of what you are trying to express. Then, if one therapist doesn’t resonate, some times you feel hopeless again and have to fight to try it and explain your story all over again to someone new knowing that they may also let you down in many ways because you are very raw and need to be handled very gently. Many don’t give advice or take a personal approach in helping you they are just there to listen but when you go home, the problems are still there, reinforcing that notion in your head that they “just don’t get it” but you are told this is the best option out there so now what? It is a catch 22 because it’s not feasible for a therapist to take a personal approach with all of their clients and I am not saying therapy doesn’t work or help but from a client perspective, I hope this helps other therapists out there to better understand and address the things their clients are going through that they may not be able to express 💕 much love and keep fighting.
Prayers for katalia! You are smart, practical, thoughtful, cmon girl- I’m praying for you - do your best to get sober, leave that place- you have way too much to offer this world!
No I think her mom showed her more attention when the dad came back and saw her differently her mom notice and was making sure to prevent was she saw was about to happen if I heard that part correctly... her mom disliked her younger because she reminded her of her dad but I thought she said her mom showed her more attention when the dad came back and was looking at her differently. maybe I didn't hear correct...
When people open up and share their trauma and pain, it can tear open deep wounds. I hope they work to provide aftercare services or connect people to resources. She’s so worth it.
First off , she said 1995!!!!! Sheesh ! Katalia, you’re strong please keep going . You’re so insightful and you have your whole life ahead of you . It may be hard , but I know you can do it. Don’t let your past determine your future love.
If we Scientifically have Proven speaking lovingly to plants, animals and newborns makes them Thrive... Imagine what we could do if we spoke lovingly to all people?
This young lady could be so much more. I pray that she gets a chance to get clean.. she would be such a benefit to this world and others if she could get clean. She’s a beautiful soul
Katalia is a very intelligent young lady who has so much potential. It's like she is on the brink of getting better, but just can't cross over. She needs intensive therapy with rehab. Her family failed her, but she can still have a better life. She can do this and I have faith she will. She is right. We all have a purpose in this life. I can see her being a social worker and helping people one day. Praying for this young lady.
@@subzero07094 yeah, I thought I misheard her. I was born in 1982, and I’m 39. I don’t think she meant to lie, she’s just speaking really fast and probably a bit nervous. Bless her heart♥️😕
My dad's in the hospital dying. I can't see him as he's in Icu. Your videos are the only I can watch atm. I think it's the raw sadness with tinges with laughter and smiles. Just how I feel atm.
My family is losing my sister to her addiction. I watch these videos for hope and understanding. Praying one day she can finally commit to getting help.
Thank you for sharing your story... may the love you have for your child give you the strength to stop your drug addiction and dangerous lifestyle... yesss, mucho love coming your way Katalia...
Anyone who continu to take drugs while being a parent, who leaves them at any young age and is not a role model, does not deserve any consideration. And any story of them being abused does not excuse them. I had worse than most of your subjects and still took care of my own, all success stories. If you have a child, stand up, grow up, man up or erase yourself.
Props to you. It was more pressing for you to have your story heard for 20 minutes than to go get your fix. I can see you're struggling this whole interview. I pray for your recover.
My son saved my life!! Im sober 4ys i was an opiod addict. Was also hit by a car in September of 2020 and broke my leg... Didnt even take a motrin!! My son was my strength and s his father it up to me to Lead by Example for him, that do as i say not as i do shit doesn't work!! Much Respect to her sons father... And her as well for having the strength to tell her story!! If her sons fstber and i can do it... She will do it!! #GodBless #AlwaysLove
Can you imagine the pain in her little boys heart? That's what is horrible here. This is the problem that needs to be solved. There is nothing worse than the broken heart of a child that wants it's mother. He needs her for guidance and he is lost.
His mother deserves help and healing to be there for her son again. I pray for her and hope she can heal and get where she needs to be in order to be the mother she can be. God bless this woman
In Australia we have a new drug called buvidal. It's a once a month Suboxone injection (no naloxone). Absolute game changer. Got me off opioids and away from all the dodgy people, and absolutely got me out of treatment resistant depression
I come from a family of addicts.. a few of them have lost their kids, the shit that pisses me off is when they say I know my kids are good and taken care of...So then they are allowed to continue to fuck up! Bullshit! I’m glad she has Acknowledged her son is still missing something without his mom, every child needs their mom. I wish my siblings would acknowledge the same
fight for your boy katalia!i can see it and hear it in your voice that ur pain now is not being a mother to your child..changing your ways will be the most hardest thing you will ever do,but will be the most rewarding! this is coming from a mother that overcame a 15 year meth addiction hope the best for you!
She has a beautiful soul! I pray for her to overcome her demons! She still has a sharp mind and I can tell she has a lot of heart. Baby girl you got this!
I just want her to walk away while her mind is still there. She’s smart and articulate and is still curious and aware about others and who she is. She obviously loves her son. I just want to her to walk away and finish her college and be with her son. I think her experiences would help her to help others.
Her dad started using at the age of 7!!! How is he still alive! Jesus Christ her family is disgusting. Shooting her up with heroin at the age of 10 because he ‘thought it would be funny’ WHAT!
Drug and child abuse has been going on for centuries. There is no overall solution. I guess I just realized that. Always interesting and informative, thanks!
There's no single, fix-all solution but efforts can be made to mitigate these issues. If you mitigate the problems well enough over time then you basically fix them.
There is a solution, emdr therapy helps people process trauma , it’s the only effective proven treatment for ptsd and abuse but of course you can only access it if you have money!!!
Katalia, you're an intelligent young lady and it is because of God that you still have your mind. God has a big great plan for your life please keep talking to him even in the midst of your struggle he is listening. I pray for recovery quickly! Your testimony now and in the future is going to touch others! I can't wait for an update🙏🏾❤
Having watched so many videos on this channel, this is the one addict that I really really hope she could get clean. I mean she's here talking about life's purpose and how people can change!
Girl you got this!!!! You said it yourself, you can see yourself bouncy back! You can do this, you are so smart and strong. You are self aware don’t let drugs take that away from you. Do it for you son! I believe in you. We believe on you girl!!!!
It’s easy to stop but it’s really hard to quit. You can always stop whenever you want. But to never continue again and quit, that takes a different strength.
Katalia, siento mucho tu dolor. Estas a tiempo de cambiar, tu hijo está pequeñito todavía, no se recordardara de tu ausencia. Pero mientras más tiempo pasa le harás Dano. El se desarrollará mucho más con su madre en su vida. Esfuérzate amiga! Tu propósito es cuidar de tu hijo, no inventes otras razones. Estudia la Biblia con los Testigos, eso te ayudará.
Learned behavior and being a product of one's environment plays a powerful part of the cycle we go through in life. The cycle is just habits and habits are hard to break. And until she finds other habits to replace the habits of drugs, prostitution etc she are destined to repeat her that cycle. A good support system helps for people who aren't strong enough to do it by themselves. Most people want to be loved. Love is the strongest force in the world. We all could use a lot more of it
Katalia...if you ser this...please know that nothing and i mean nothing that happened to you as a child was your fault! You were given an addiction it wasnt by choice. You are strong..you are beautiful..and most of all a child of the most high God. You did it before and you can do it again. I pray for you to get clean and get off the streets. Your purpose in life is much much more than this...be strong your son needs you and the world needs more genuine good hearted people like you. You will have an amazing testimony and you will help many others in the same situation❤
GUILT AND SHAME are the biggest culprits in overcoming addiction and depression. I wish people understood how these two completely keep you from moving forward in any way.
December 23rd 2003.
The last time I put a needle in my arm.
If I could do it anybody can.
Stay strong and love yourself!!
❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations to you both! A mighty feat indeed!
I'll bet it was hard, but you did it! Congratulations!
That is AMAZING WOOOOWWW!! Look at you go!! 🥰
@dee marlin
I think of it every single day but I play the tape through in my head.
I always liked the quote from Jim Caroll in the Basketball Diaries explaining how you get a habit.
"First, it's a Saturday night thing when you feel cool like a gangster or a rockstar- just something to kill the boredom, you know? They call it a chippie, a small habit. It feels so good, you start doing it on Tuesdays...then Thursdays...then it's got you.
Every wise ass punk on the block says it won't happen to them, but it does."
It's so true.
I was that wise ass punk.
Stay strong, dee!!
@@beezer1225 Dec 23 my Bday. God bless You
The person that put a needle in a 10 year olds arm deserves the death penalty in my opinion! That is horrible! This young lady is in my prayers 🙏🏽
I agree.
Absolutely. This woman is very intelligent and has a strong will. Had she not been drugged she would be doing incredible things and living the life she deserves. She can still turn it around because she is only 25 and has her whole life in front of her to make the change.
Death is too easy
I agree. He literally took her life away.
Iiii
Katalia I was also molested by my grandfather from age 4 until he died. My mother failed me miserably as well. We were kids we did not have someone to protect us. I love you katalia you’re in my prayers I’ll never stop praying for you
I'm so sorry that happened to you Gloria. Nobody deserves that.
Im sorry Gloria. Please tate good Care Of yourself
@@gigiforme4206 thank you o much
I have a similar story unfortunately. I’m sorry this happened to you.
@@gigimarie9032 it breaks my heart how often girls go through this.
Heroine is the worst addition I lost my 26 year old daughter and now I’m raising my 3 grandchildren. Pray for you
Bless you for being there to care for them. Heroin sucks.
May God bless you with courage stregth and love to overcome the loss in your life. Im sorry you and the kids had to endure that the devil is out to kill steal and destroy.
God bless prayers and happiness 💐♥️
I wish you and your grandsons all the best , you are amazing looking after them 🙏
Heroin is terrible. Sending love to your family.
She said “why can’t I just stop? It’s so simple!” It is simple to stop. What’s difficult is not starting again when your depression is screaming inside you. Find a therapist. Please. You are wonderful and kind, and you deserve to be with your baby boy!
@WifeMom TeachLife Her therapist told her to interview with Mark
aye getting sober is easy. living is harder.
It's easy to put down but hard work staying stopped..
@@terencegreen3399 its not easy to put down, sorry but thats wrong lol its hard AF to stop, and a little harder to stay clean. You have to want sobriety, and a lot of addicts arent ready at the time
She should get on suboxone, it changed my life and is the only thing that made it possible for me to get clean
What a shitty Mom, Grandfather & Uncle. Poor lady being injected with heroin at the age of 10. Some people are so evil. Heartbreaking, sick and sad. My heart goes out to this young lady.
You are absolutely right. I hate how people judge the victims of abuse and not the abusers. Her life wouldn't be this way of that never happened. That was child abuse what they did and they deserve to be in prison for life. They had no right to drug and rape her as a child. I just hated hearing this. I hope and pray that she can over come this.
@@albertomedina4294 I don’t live in California, I live in Texas.
@@albertomedina4294 not that I’m aware of.
@@jeremylesso857 Not that I know of.
Monica Caldera lol this chain of messages are so odd, why are these guys so interested in you ?
You can see she is smart! She got bad cards in the beginning of life. She can do everything what she wants.. just need a bit help. Like everybody.
To an extent. You don't go from the streets to being a doctor unless your brain is designed that way genetically / biologically speaking. So 'everything' no but she can eventually sober up and get a decent job and income yes.
Agree this cd be anyone. A lil help may not cut it though cuz of the addiction problem. She has an addictive self sabotaging brain. Tks a lot to change that.
I've learned, help us not going to help like you think it is... It's gotta come from her, there will always be organizations and good hearted people there for you but ultimately, the help comes from within because it's started and ends with you
Katalia reminds me of my mom. The way she speaks & sounds. I miss her so much. She turned to heroin addiction when she was 36. I was already 21 when she became engulfed in her addiction. My grandparents got custody of my brothers and my mom decided she would rather be on the street. My mom has faced so much trauma in her life. But we have tried to help her countless times, I’ve gone looking for her on the streets of San Diego, but she never wants the help. I have always told her I will be here for her when she’s ready. But as a child, I had to let go of the blame and guilt that I couldn’t save her. I think of her every day & I always pray and try to help those who do want help. I pray for Katalia, she’s so young. I pray she can break free from this lifestyle and be there for her son. She’s been through so much, and the abuse she faced as a child beaks my heart. Prayers for Katalia 🙏🏻❤️
The saddest thing about addiction for parents I believe, is when they lose their children, it simply worsens their addiction. The outside world may not understand that, looking at it logically, but I do, as an addict myself, because addiction isn't logical. As mothers that's our very identity and when that is lost , so are the women already suffering, and it appears that the drug is the only thing left, the only comfort, the only way to survive and cope with the pain. I was fortunate to not lose my child to my addiction but I can only imagine if I had and I can honestly say I dont know if Id have been able to get sober if that had ever happened...Im so sorry. And while I don't know your moms situation, I'm pretty sure she didn't "want ..or rather be" on the streets. Thats just what addiction does to people. Its true that a person has to want help though..and even wanting it isn't enough by itself ..you can want it with every fiber of your being but its still the toughest battle to fight. I hope one day sooner than later your mom will find her path to recovery. Prayers💜
I’m so sorry… some parents don’t deserve to have kids. You grew up a good person in spite of her. That’s so hard to do and you’re incredible for doing it. ❤️
Trauma is the gateway drug they always warned us about...😞
So true
True statement
Damn right
Facts girl
True... But nobody told me... Not that it would've changed anything.... Blessings
Wicked grandfather and wicked uncle!
Parents also failed her.
God bless you Katalia...hopefully you’ll get into treatment, please.
every single time she mentions her son , she cries. they all do. we all do. basically, we're all the same. judging and demeaning others is to me the worst thing someone can do to another human being. I truly feel she can overcome her addiction and be able to take care of her boy. with God's help anything is possible and this girl has brains and a huge heart!! best of luck, Katalia!!
Instantly she starts to cry. It’s always there sitting in her throat. I hope she can get better
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Amen!
I’d be crying too if I were her son.
These stories break my heart. It’s such a fantastic channel you’ve created because you interview real people with real stories. It reinforces my belief that you should never judge a book by its cover, and always give people benefit of the doubt. You don’t know what someone’s been through, and everyone has a story....never judge.
Exactly. Mark gives a platform to those who people choose to ignore. He shows their humanity and that they are people too, not some subhuman scum like many people think. 99% of people like this are broken, damaged people who have had to resort to dire things to feel okay.
@@a_wandering_ghost42o11 Katalia is a prime example. She’s a sweet, intelligent person who has a debilitating addiction. Everyone’s hurting inside, life will do that to you, so be nice to people.
Your son is safe with his dad. But he still needs his mom. I wish the best for you. Hopefully you can beat your demons and be there for him
Do you know her?
Amen
Bruh the mom is dysfunctional as fuck, this sounds harsh but chances are her son is much better off without her.
My mom started smoking crack while she was pregnant with me , my dad sold drugs that addicted my mother... she spent 95% of my child hood in prison I remember writing her letters as a kid drawing a home telling g her I can’t wait for her to come home.... she would get out of prison and last no more than 3 months on the streets before going back I’m grateful my grandparents took care of us but I needed my mom... I must of seen my dad about 2-3 times my whole life he would visit my sister but one day he told me your not mine that’s why I don’t get close with you shit really messed me up I was 14..I’m 32 now I see my mother in this girl and yes your son needs you.... my mom ended up cleaning up and having 2 kids of her own now I’m sooo happy that she cleaned up and she’s a great mother to her new kids.. the child in me is hurt and fkd up but the adult me has gotten over it .. I have 2 kids now and I’m so greatful that I went thru what I went thru because I love my kids soooooo much and I know what I needed as a child so I try my best to give it to them. Idk why I just wrote all this lol I guess this chick hit a nerve.... I talk to my mom now and we’re cool... she wants to get close to me but it’s to late I’m grown with a kids of my own.... I always say this to my self “ the child In me needed u so bad but I got tired of waiting that kid is GONE.. the adult me dosent need you I made it without u and learned how to live without u” I really hope these addicts get clean because their kids need them
I just want you to know I read your story and even though I don't know you I'm proud of you. I also was not treated well as a child and my goal in life is to be a good parent to my future children. I'm in law school now so I can provide for them and I just want to say keep going and that your story is inspiring!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing
I'm so sorry for what you went through but I think its amazing what you've overcome. Congrats to you for becoming a parent yourself and be proud that you are doing all you can to give them what they need ..we all just wanna give our children what we didn't have growing up. With that said, there's one thing I have to say and you can obviously disagree, but I feel confident in saying that ..that child that you say is gone because you're an adult now..well I'd say that's not quite true..and that actually, that child is very much still in there. Still a part of you..IS you. I think its absolutely amazing that you are forgiving enough to be able to very happy for your mom for turning things around and being there for her two youngest kids. But its OK if it still hurts in some ways too, to your inner child. But I'd say I hope that you also know very well that it has nothing to do with you, never did..addiction hurts everyone involved, and the suffering it causes to the addict themselves is sometimes not understood because it appears to look selfish, but it truly is a sickness..and I hope you can forgive your mom knowing that .. or maybe you already have. Sorry for the novel..but I think you are amazing💜
I m prout of u 🙏🙏 love from Cyprus
This one hit me hard.. I am also Latina from Mexico. She’s so smart, warm, intuitive, so much potential. I can’t stop crying with her. Katalia (beautiful name), maybe your purpose is also to fight to reach your dreams and to be at peace. I wish you all the best and your in my thoughts And prayers to find the light out of the darkness ❤️
Let me set the record straight. Your son absolutely needs you. You are so beautiful, intelligent and capable of digging yourself out one day at a time. Lord, I ask that you bless your child. My heart breaks for her. Many of us have been where you are. You absolutely can break through!!!!
Amen 💓
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Amen 🙏
Yes and Amen
Watching these videos have helped me stay sober. 3 months ago I was close to liver failure from 20 years of alcoholism. I came upon these videos not too long after age I think it was meant to be. Thank you Mark for the work you do.
This is so heartbreaking. I am truly sorry for the pain that you have endured at the hands of people that were supposed to have treated you with unconditional love and respect. I really do wish you the best.
Your story resembles so much mine. I was molested by a family member at 5, I never felt the love and attention from my mom and my dad was absent most of my life. They didn't use drugs but my dad did drink alot. I'm been on and off weed but it's really hard to completely stop. My son changed my life. I was empty inside before he came along. and also want to become a therapist or psychology. I know if it wasn't for him I don't think I would still be here with how depressed and suicidal I was. You have to take it one day at a time. I hope you can get clean one day and get your son back.
I'm not gatekeeping addiction, but weed addiction and heroin addiction are completely different haha great job grtting off bud though! I know it can be a mental mind f***
@@mikew1374 I'm going through therapy and they are surprised I didn't end up a drug addict with what I've been through. Heroin is definitely worse and harder to quit. I know I have an addictive personality that's why I never tried anything else. I don't want to end up like this.
@@gaiaswildchildtarot good. Take it from me, I was on fentanyl and crack for years, that shit sucks ass, dont ever try it. Happy you are getting therapy, I should but I'm stubborn AF lol
Same here. Her and I have so many similarities from the childhood trauma and losing her child. I spent years trying to destroy that broken little girl inside of me. This breaks my heart but what I know is that where there's a heartbeat there's hope ❤
@@gaiaswildchildtarot I’m the same way, if I ever got my hands on the “real” drugs I would be dead no doubt. Only by the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ was I delivered from my weed and occasional cough syrup addiction . Praise God Hallelujah!
It's a miracle this girl has made it to adulthood let alone to be a smart, articulate, attractive young woman, God bless her I hope she makes it, sending love and best wishes from the UK to you katalia and mark
Shouldn't it be completely irrelevant if she's attractive? I mean, she was objectified by men in her family, but you still felt it's ok to just let us know that you find her attractive? Who cares what she looks like! Do better, please.
Who are you to tell me what I can say, it was an observation nothing more and you jump to conclusions like I'm fetishising her or something, i often comment my support to all kinds of people Im 10 years sober but I now work with addicts helping them get back on their feet, what do you do to help people like this young lady apart from vitue signalling on the intrrnet that is, please do better
@@simac4656 Don't objectify women, that's all i am saying. Have a great day
@@thematriarchy2075 He probably was trying to say that she's beautiful, I'm a woman and I think that too.
@@karinina6 Yea, and? I am a woman , and why would you want to be objectified? This is not just a shallow opinion, it makes girls/women objectify themselves. It leads to low self-esteem and it makes us more unhappy, actually. Funny how there are always peope that defend the superficial and empty "compliments" towards women.
Haven't finished the video yet buh i jus wntd to say its so fckd up the way a large portion of families follow the unwritten rule of "what happens in this house stays in this house".. and I feel sick hearing that wat she told her parents fell onto deaf ears..
I agree. So sad!!
@Lynette Stoner
What did you get done to u?
@@extremepicks u slow?
@@AD-kh3wj for real! Why would anyone ask that.
@@vosaemify I tuned that shit out. I was horribly offended by that question. I literally was gonna open up and share an experience, but seeing that question/"comment" discouraged me from that.
No one is immune to addiction and no one can judge just how hard it is for an individual to get clean. Some people do get sober but it is a life long battle. An addict is forever an addict even when they are sober. This young woman has the potential to get better again. May God bless and guide her❤
The heroin has her hella restless. I really hope that she gets it together because it's sooo evident that she's in love with her child and that's such a beautiful thing.
That's not heroin behaviour. Stimulants; crack, cocaine or meth. The speedy talking, typical. Heroin is more relaxed, raspy voice.
@@MarkGelderland While that's likely true, it's pretty common for opioids (especially heroin) to give an energetic, albeit sloppy, high / experience. Pharmacological Determinism says that A drug will always cause A effect but it isn't true.
I have a "friend" who's been an addict for a long time and there was a period of "his" addiction where getting loaded was the only way "he" could stay awake for work.
She needs to love herself..
I personally became very talkative and energetic when on opiates and heroin.
@Kate Right, and even if you're a heroin addict, you can get on methadone and be stoned everyday for cheap and you dont have to sell your body.
I remember this channel having 2k subs. Now almost 2 million! Such a simple concept with a powerful message! Keep up the good work. U show what most people refuse to see
Accepting the fact that she wasn't going to see her son & that he would be better without her, WHEW. That pierced my heart. She has so much inside of her. Beautiful Soul. Heartbreaking
Her name, Katalia, is so beautiful. She's beautiful in all ways.
I thought the same thing , how do you pronounce it ? Is it "Kaa Tali yia) like Natalia but with a K ?
@@yjontiiaalfred5243 kah-tah-lay-ah
The T is pronounced more like th , with the middle of the tongue rather than the tip
My daughters names is cattelaya
@@yjontiiaalfred5243 You have a unique and beautiful name, too! How do you say it?
As soon as I heard her name I thought ‘ how beautiful!’
"I can see myself vanishing little by little "... Holy f*cking sh*t I've never heard addiction described so literally... And when she mentioned her son, she automatically began to cry. Bless her beautiful soul, I love her and I don't even know her. My sister in pain, my sister in addiction. I've been on methadone maintenance for nearly three years, and just found out I'm pregnant with my first child. It's true what she said about addiction, it's bigger than you. I think of relapsing every day, even with a life growing inside of me. And I know it's possible that I could one day decide that my child is better off without me. Addiction is the literal devil... Her uncle will burn in hell for what he did to her. My family let me slip through the cracks as well, although not as cruelly as hers... Great interview with an extremely beautiful soul. Thank you, Mark, this is pure gold. 💔
Hope you and your kid are okay since you posted this :) Wishing you well!
This woman is the dream psychology patient. So simple to help her. She needs confidence, self love and alot of support. She needs to be taught her value in this life as a mother. Her unconditional love is all he needs and the rest will come into place. She will get there. The emotion we can see is what will drive her to heal and get where she needs to be. God bless 🙏💗
This was painful. Such a beautiful caring soul. A 10 yr old being tied down and shot up. WTF.
So fucked it makes me so mad. Changed her life forever just for a laugh smh
So many people shouldn't reproduce
Her honesty is brutal. Addiction is evil. The loneliest place on earth is when you are addicted on substances. Bless her!
I'm 25, I have a son, I'm glad she is aware that her son is safe and will be okay with out her.
These sort of drugs, it's never just like marijuana. They make a person lose their mind...and hurt the soul.
Thank you Mark I’m 65 days sober,these videos helped me realize my addictions started with trauma which led me to get help, I’m in a 12 step program and finally starting to see true happiness even though my wreckage is still all around me. She said little by little I can see myself vanishing, this is so true and each time we go back out it gets harder and harder. If your here you probably have had trauma in your life and you can get help fir your soul sickness.
She is so intelligent and self aware. As much as she's been through, she's a survivor. I believe she'll turn her life around. Good luck, Katalia.
A judge in L.A. ruled that everyone in Skid Row must be housed by Oct.2021.
Awesome for the tiny population of skid row that are NOT wanting to be there BUT....the majority of people living there are addicted to drugs and that lifestyle 😢
@@brendashacks7407 I know drug addicts and alcoholics with roofs over their heads. It's a start. 💁
How will the homeles pay the rent ?
I hope they take the offer.
You can’t house people by force.
Makes me think i should go pitch a tent over there and bring my family so that we could get help with proper housing since we need and want it BUT need the help..... No fair
Katakia I understand what you mean by the power of addiction. It took me so many years to finally be in recovery.You need intensive therapy for what you endured while as a child. I’m rooting for you
When you were a child
Morning my beautiful sis. Again I'm proud of ur journey. 💗
@@mzfancy4767 Thank You my amazing and beautiful sister. I hope everything is going great in your world ❤️ haven seen you on here lately. Have a wonderful day sis
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Her age doesn't matter. No matter what your age is. Her story will forever be there. Talking about it and connecting with good people like marc is a starting point. I hope you use this is meant for you and get clean some day.
I just had a really interesting conversation with a family friend who has been a counselor for years and she specializes in cognition and how to essentially “rewire” the brain. We talked about how trauma, which almost everyone has faced to varying degrees, has to be worked through with a professional in order for an individual to be at a place where they can properly function.
Trauma literally rewires us and talk therapy is not always adequate.
I can’t help but think how if this therapy was more accessible for people, how many people like Katalia, would be in a better place.
I agree. Mental health and therapy should be subsidized by the government, inexpensive for people and easy to access! 🤔
@@Mizz.Person yes! And the quality should be high. We could really help the population !
Mark, I appreciate the work you are doing my brother. Much love and respect.
She is SO smart, beautiful and strong willed. I want to see her break these chains of addiction. For herself, her son and her family 💔 That little boy needs her mama
What kind of people shoot up a 10 year old? Should be death penalty for that
Idk what it was about her but I can really feel how genuine she is, I actually sat and heard her whole story! She’s smart, she’s not in denial, she knows what’s going on, she’ll bounce back, I know she will!
I was raised Italian Catholic in the USA. Same upbringing, hush it all up. I’m so sorry that you have experienced this lifestyle. Praying hard for you. I hurt just looking at you. My son was an honor roll student. He won the presidents award for academics. He is a fentanyl addict who is now on methadone. Wishing an angel would come your way soon to rescue you.
She’s smart enough, and mature enough to find inspiration through her baby’s father and the way he’s changed his life for the better of their kid. I pray they can all be together one day.
😔😔 dios ayudala para que tenga a su bebe yo soy mamá y no me imagino la vida sin ellos
As a Mother of TWO Son... PLEASE HEAR ME OUT! He needs YOU!
Madre solamente es una!
Y le aplaudo a todos los padres que están ahí por sus hijos!
Wow. Your mother failed you. She should’ve locked your grandfather up so he could be help accountable!!! SMFH 😡 it makes me so angry. I have a 5 year old girl. She’s my life, looks like me, has my characteristics. At no point in my life could I ever. I’m sorry they failed you. Im praying for you. God bless you. Stay strong 💯💯
Right product of the environment we’re brought into not our fault or choice shame on her mother I couldn’t live with myself I could never either & I have no children if I did it be over my dead body someone harm them period u protect ur children by any means necessary
Such a truly intelligent woman. One day, she will build up the most beautiful, successful, healthy, sober life. For good. I can read her aura, and she’s a light! May God grant this Mommy a miracle of sobriety, and success.
Lots of people say “find a therapist” which honestly seems like the only option but coming from someone who has been through the ringer with therapy myself it’s very difficult not only to start therapy but to find the right one and stay with it. Many therapists have the timer going while you are detailing some of the most sacred, heartbreaking experiences and when the time is up they cut you off while you’re still crying trying to get yourself together because they have another client. So you feel the disconnect and wonder if they truly care or if you are just another paying client. Also, many minorities are underrepresented in the field. There are many middle aged Caucasian therapists that while well-meaning don’t have the cultural and/or gendered experience to really connect and fill in the gaps of what you are trying to express. Then, if one therapist doesn’t resonate, some times you feel hopeless again and have to fight to try it and explain your story all over again to someone new knowing that they may also let you down in many ways because you are very raw and need to be handled very gently. Many don’t give advice or take a personal approach in helping you they are just there to listen but when you go home, the problems are still there, reinforcing that notion in your head that they “just don’t get it” but you are told this is the best option out there so now what? It is a catch 22 because it’s not feasible for a therapist to take a personal approach with all of their clients and I am not saying therapy doesn’t work or help but from a client perspective, I hope this helps other therapists out there to better understand and address the things their clients are going through that they may not be able to express 💕 much love and keep fighting.
Prayers for katalia! You are smart, practical, thoughtful, cmon girl- I’m praying for you - do your best to get sober, leave that place- you have way too much to offer this world!
Did dad see her as a lover and not his daughter? Could be the reason mom started to hate her? Family secrets are DEADLY.
@@griselgriselda2901 break the cycle? it’s not the kids fault? i don’t understand your comment
No I think her mom showed her more attention when the dad came back and saw her differently her mom notice and was making sure to prevent was she saw was about to happen if I heard that part correctly... her mom disliked her younger because she reminded her of her dad but I thought she said her mom showed her more attention when the dad came back and was looking at her differently. maybe I didn't hear correct...
Yes, that is exactly what she meant.
She has a tremendous amount of insight. I believe in her💛 she’ll find recovery.
When people open up and share their trauma and pain, it can tear open deep wounds. I hope they work to provide aftercare services or connect people to resources. She’s so worth it.
i am a product of a heroin addict
my mom is 73! im 51 and I still want my mom! your son loves and needs you! please don’t wait!
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Same
First off , she said 1995!!!!! Sheesh ! Katalia, you’re strong please keep going . You’re so insightful and you have your whole life ahead of you . It may be hard , but I know you can do it. Don’t let your past determine your future love.
@@sassysara223 I heard her the first time but so many ppl were complaining in the comments. I went back just to see if she did say 85
If we Scientifically have Proven speaking lovingly to plants, animals and newborns makes them Thrive... Imagine what we could do if we spoke lovingly to all people?
I've been sober for quite some time and I still have trouble letting go of shame and guilt
🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️
Me too...
Me too, sometimes I can't shake it out. I hope Mark does a follow up on her. God speed.
And the cravings? Everyone says they get better but mine intensify every day
Look at your today, not at your past. Past is dead, like old addictions.
This beautiful woman is a victim of her own circumstances. I hope she can overcome them demons.
No one will replace you in your sons life. He needs you. I wish you strength. Im rooting for you.
Awh she’s so sweet and articulate.
It’s always the childhood abuse ☹️
God Bless her x
This young lady could be so much more. I pray that she gets a chance to get clean.. she would be such a benefit to this world and others if she could get clean. She’s a beautiful soul
Katalia is a very intelligent young lady who has so much potential. It's like she is on the brink of getting better, but just can't cross over. She needs intensive therapy with rehab. Her family failed her, but she can still have a better life. She can do this and I have faith she will. She is right. We all have a purpose in this life. I can see her being a social worker and helping people one day. Praying for this young lady.
She seems so smart and well spoken
She said she was born in 1985 and she's 25.
@@subzero07094 yeah, I thought I misheard her. I was born in 1982, and I’m 39. I don’t think she meant to lie, she’s just speaking really fast and probably a bit nervous. Bless her heart♥️😕
@@subzero07094 I think she said 95 she just spoke fast
Real shit, period. Bless everyone.
She seems so smart and like she could really offer the world something if she gets clean.
Why she gotta be clean to offer the world some? 🙄Some of the ppl that's put on pedestals are functioning addicts & nobody even know.
You’re weird and jealous 😒
My dad's in the hospital dying. I can't see him as he's in Icu. Your videos are the only I can watch atm. I think it's the raw sadness with tinges with laughter and smiles. Just how I feel atm.
Im so sorry.
I'm sorry for you and maybe your Dad will have a easy day today
Healing energy being sent to your Father Robyn. So sorry you’re going going through this
I pray for peace for u and ur family during ur dad's transition. 🙏🏾
I'm sorry💔 praying that God's grace blankets and comforts you during this time
My family is losing my sister to her addiction. I watch these videos for hope and understanding. Praying one day she can finally commit to getting help.
Thank you for sharing your story... may the love you have for your child give you the strength to stop your drug addiction and dangerous lifestyle... yesss, mucho love coming your way Katalia...
Anyone who continu to take drugs while being a parent, who leaves them at any young age and is not a role model, does not deserve any consideration. And any story of them being abused does not excuse them.
I had worse than most of your subjects and still took care of my own, all success stories.
If you have a child, stand up, grow up, man up or erase yourself.
Props to you. It was more pressing for you to have your story heard for 20 minutes than to go get your fix. I can see you're struggling this whole interview. I pray for your recover.
This woman has so much intelligence and self awareness. I truly hope she is able to overcome this.
My son saved my life!! Im sober 4ys i was an opiod addict. Was also hit by a car in September of 2020 and broke my leg... Didnt even take a motrin!! My son was my strength and s his father it up to me to Lead by Example for him, that do as i say not as i do shit doesn't work!! Much Respect to her sons father... And her as well for having the strength to tell her story!! If her sons fstber and i can do it... She will do it!! #GodBless #AlwaysLove
Continue to be strong for u and ur little one. Congrats on being sober as well. Hope ur leg healed well.
She’s very smart, Mark she needs your help please help her
I thought she said she was born in 85? Just got a bit confused either way I feel for this girl. What a life. I can emphasize with a lot. Poor thing
It sounded like 85 she said 95
I also thought she said 85. But I think Mark would of corrected her if she did say she was born in 85 and is 25!💁♀️
I was thinking the same thing. Didn't she say 1985 and that she is 25? Unless she said 1995 and she has a ittle accent so we misheard?
@@evec2104 Her timeliness has been a little off. She said she had her son at 21 and that he's 2.5 now. So that wouldn't make her 25??!!
@@chantelle22 she said 3 years and a half.... if she was 21 and a half when he was born, she's 25 now. what's the big deal?
Can you imagine the pain in her little boys heart? That's what is horrible here. This is the problem that needs to be solved. There is nothing worse than the broken heart of a child that wants it's mother. He needs her for guidance and he is lost.
His mother deserves help and healing to be there for her son again. I pray for her and hope she can heal and get where she needs to be in order to be the mother she can be. God bless this woman
Rooting for her.
In Australia we have a new drug called buvidal. It's a once a month Suboxone injection (no naloxone). Absolute game changer. Got me off opioids and away from all the dodgy people, and absolutely got me out of treatment resistant depression
Sending my good wishes to this dear young woman. Hope she finds the strength to get clean and stay there.
I come from a family of addicts.. a few of them have lost their kids, the shit that pisses me off is when they say I know my kids are good and taken care of...So then they are allowed to continue to fuck up! Bullshit! I’m glad she has Acknowledged her son is still missing something without his mom, every child needs their mom. I wish my siblings would acknowledge the same
They always say that. It is because they really don’t care what happens to their kids. I am barely watching these videos. Same stuff over and over.
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 She’s a beautiful tortured soul. I pray for her to find her way back home with her son.
fight for your boy katalia!i can see it and hear it in your voice that ur pain now is not being a mother to your child..changing your ways will be the most hardest thing you will ever do,but will be the most rewarding!
this is coming from a mother that overcame a 15 year meth addiction
hope the best for you!
She has a beautiful soul! I pray for her to overcome her demons! She still has a sharp mind and I can tell she has a lot of heart. Baby girl you got this!
I just want her to walk away while her mind is still there. She’s smart and articulate and is still curious and aware about others and who she is. She obviously loves her son. I just want to her to walk away and finish her college and be with her son. I think her experiences would help her to help others.
Such a genuine soul. I can feel it.
Her dad started using at the age of 7!!! How is he still alive!
Jesus Christ her family is disgusting. Shooting her up with heroin at the age of 10 because he ‘thought it would be funny’
WHAT!
Drug and child abuse has been going on for centuries. There is no overall solution. I guess I just realized that. Always interesting and informative, thanks!
It's a power game.. controlling others has been in fashion for a long long time.
There's no single, fix-all solution but efforts can be made to mitigate these issues. If you mitigate the problems well enough over time then you basically fix them.
There is a solution, emdr therapy helps people process trauma , it’s the only effective proven treatment for ptsd and abuse but of course you can only access it if you have money!!!
Katalia, you're an intelligent young lady and it is because of God that you still have your mind. God has a big great plan for your life please keep talking to him even in the midst of your struggle he is listening. I pray for recovery quickly! Your testimony now and in the future is going to touch others! I can't wait for an update🙏🏾❤
Katalia,what a pretty name. Like in the movie Colombiana.God bless her.
Mark,keep up the great work.Greetings from a Hungarian girl. :)
Having watched so many videos on this channel, this is the one addict that I really really hope she could get clean. I mean she's here talking about life's purpose and how people can change!
My god, this is so heartbreaking. I wish her well. ❤️
Girl you got this!!!! You said it yourself, you can see yourself bouncy back! You can do this, you are so smart and strong. You are self aware don’t let drugs take that away from you. Do it for you son! I believe in you. We believe on you girl!!!!
😩😩😩😔😔😔😭😭😭😪😪😪😪😰😰😰 THIS IS BY FAR ONE OF MOST SADDEST STORIES I TRULY AM PRAYING FOR THIS GIRL
This girl is so smart and articulate. She's broken not beyond help. I hope something comes and lights her way
Your Light shines bright Katalia! You are loved! 💕🌟💕
It’s easy to stop but it’s really hard to quit. You can always stop whenever you want. But to never continue again and quit, that takes a different strength.
She is so, so good but so lost. I hope she finds her way again for herself and then her son.
Katalia, siento mucho tu dolor. Estas a tiempo de cambiar, tu hijo está pequeñito todavía, no se recordardara de tu ausencia. Pero mientras más tiempo pasa le harás Dano. El se desarrollará mucho más con su madre en su vida. Esfuérzate amiga! Tu propósito es cuidar de tu hijo, no inventes otras razones. Estudia la Biblia con los Testigos, eso te ayudará.
Learned behavior and being a product of one's environment plays a powerful part of the cycle we go through in life. The cycle is just habits and habits are hard to break. And until she finds other habits to replace the habits of drugs, prostitution etc she are destined to repeat her that cycle. A good support system helps for people who aren't strong enough to do it by themselves. Most people want to be loved. Love is the strongest force in the world. We all could use a lot more of it
Katalia...if you ser this...please know that nothing and i mean nothing that happened to you as a child was your fault! You were given an addiction it wasnt by choice. You are strong..you are beautiful..and most of all a child of the most high God. You did it before and you can do it again. I pray for you to get clean and get off the streets. Your purpose in life is much much more than this...be strong your son needs you and the world needs more genuine good hearted people like you. You will have an amazing testimony and you will help many others in the same situation❤
Wish her the bestest 🙏🏽🙌🏽
GUILT AND SHAME are the biggest culprits in overcoming addiction and depression. I wish people understood how these two completely keep you from moving forward in any way.