Prostitute interview-Arielle
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Arielle, a prostitute on Figueroa Street in South Central Los Angeles.
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She passed away due to OD, about a year ago now. Her real name was Destiny. I will always love you and I will see you again in heaven one day, Friend. 😭
Breaks my heart to hear this!
Oh no 😢 I'm glad she was able to tell her story, but how devastating.
What?!?!!!!! Nooooooi was just praying for her. Noooooooo she could have made it 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Ecstasy? She said that’s all she did
So heartbreaking! 🥲
Arielle is the perfect example of why these interviews are so important. May she find a new way for a better life as difficult as that may be.
Excellent comment 👍
She’s also an example of why no pimp is a good pimp.
@@jimmybritt8405 Well said
My heart goes out to this precious soul. I hope she finds her peace in this life. 💗
@@MEL2theJ No. These videos don’t do a thing but entertain. That’s it. Seriously, what’s changed since he’s been doing this? What’s changed for you? NOTHING. All the comments are the same empty worded nonsense of people in their feels but have no clue what they’re talking about. As soon as this video is over you’ll have forgotten her as you scroll on to the next just like everyone else in the comments. You people aren’t being real with yourself. You don’t want change. If you truly did you wouldn’t fight against Republican and Conservatives that try to make a change but are stopped by those who continue to vote Democrat in these poorly Democrat run cities and moan when it’s pointed out that the Liberal progressive way of life is a joke! Take your delusion elsewhere. Get real.
As a foster mom, I just want to reach out and hug her. She was failed so badly by a system that should've protected her. And she's so valuable. I hope she knows she's so valuable.
I'm trans and when I first came out people were very hateful and I had to prostitute because my job fired me for being trans and I was mocked in job interviews. I remember one hotel I was working from I saw a young girl with a pimp and kept an eye out and was able to join her for a cigarette when her pimp wasn't around. She said she was 14 and was convinced her pimp loved her, the guy was almost 30 and had other girls he was working at other hotels. I told her programs will help you out of this life, they're run by religious people so they won't help a trans person like me but you don't have to live this life. I can hide you and get you help.
You know what she said to me? She said she'd run away from a foster home where she was being molested and didn't want to go back into the system. Me and my siblings were lucky enough to be adopted as babies. But this young girl had only known abuse her whole life and so being pimped out at 14yrs old seemed like love and freedom to her. She didn't accept my offer for help. And I respected her right to choose her destiny and not go back into the system that had abused her..but this story still haunts me
@@annikarasmussen6616 your story makes me so angry for you! I have such a hard time understanding how anyone can judge anybody for being who they are, the hate I see when people come out (or that people have to "come out" at all) infuriates me. And then when children are so unloved and mistreated that they feel they're safer in these situations than in a program that's supposed to protect them- it's just so sad, because it isn't supposed to be this way. We're supposed to take care of each other and love each other.
Your heart is so beautiful, to still feel haunted all this time later by that young lady and the interaction you had with her. I dearly hope you've found and earned your way into better circumstances and it infuriates me that help wasn't accessible to you that was there for others in your situation because of you having the strength to live your personal truth. Best wishes to you on your path to healing.🌷🌹
@@kirsbeasley87 maybe one day I'll be successful enough to run a program that helps trans people out of sex work since religious charities are so bigoted
@@lisarodriguez6966 I left sex work in 2018. My life was really starting to come together but then the pandemic hit. But I start classes next week to earn an entry level I.T. certification. Hopefully they go well.
At this point I can't forgive Christians for their abuse of trans people or excluding us from charities they run to help people out of prostitution. You know I had a cousin raise $60k to go live in Cambodia for 2yrs to fight sex trafficking there but never put an ounce of effort into helping me out of sex work. I really loathe religious bigotry.
Ironically I mentor a 10yr old trans girl and she goes to a church that accepts her and she really loves herself some Jesus. Maybe she is the future we were fighting for where people could get along. I'm skeptical, but she's still young and optimistic that love can win ❤️
I don’t understand why UA-cam changed their policy. These videos not only help share their stories but it also helps you give back to the community financially. Thank you for what you do mark 🙏🏽❤
yup. cuz youtube is an anti free speech platform
Hi when you say YT changed their policy , whats the new rules that affects videos like this please
Seriously! Wtf is there problem? This is not exploitation, it's education. These videos showcase the horrible way predators treat vulnerable young women and girls, and the way our poor vulnerable people. I feel terrible for this poor woman.
UA-cam didn't change shit. He's just trying to pick the pockets of his 3.86 million subscribers.
@@jacobcook7 Which you are one.🤣
My dad is 86. Kindest person I know. He was a foster kid. He won't talk about it. He got lucky. When he was a teen, a good woman took him in along with several other boys. She was in farming. I thank God for her and my dad everyday. I pray for Arielle.
She is so different from what I expected. I hope she has the opportunity to speak and be heard. Her life has value and I hope she finds peace.
How she addressed you Mark brought goosebumps because it was genuine. She said it with every single bad thing she has gone through in her voice. She said it with the most conviction possible and it felt great to hear someone thank YOU. Amazing moment.
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It brought tears to my eyes- her sincerity, vulnerability and hopefulness touched me so deeply. I hope that she gets the life she dreams of- Like the others, she is so deserving of all that's good
@@keithbronson9777 she off a bean all lovey dovey lol
Luv it too
@@Currency999 frrr?
She’s really likeable. Just seems genuine, with a warm heart.
I hope she gets out, gets help - she seems like she could go on to help others for sure. Praying for you, Arielle. 🧜♀️
She looks hard in the thumbnail, but once she starts talking, she’s all heart…one of the most passionate and sincere people you could ever meet. It’s often the same way with the meanest dudes. That tough exterior is there to protect something. A lot of the real ice cold people seem easygoing and agreeable, because they don’t really have their own feelings, just impulses and instincts. She’s not made for out there, like the woman she was talking to said. Not cause she doesn’t have heart,cause she’s a real one in street terms. This is not no green, unseasoned turnout. She has been tested. You can tell she does well out there, and when you’re where you have been somebody in a walk of life, it’s hard to leave, even if it’s not where you want to be. That happened to me. I left home due to SA, and neglect and poverty, at 14. I was scary a h, but I ran into people who pushed me and one woman who taught me, and got really good at the same hustle as her. You get desensitized…it becomes an ordinary day. When I got pregnant, I swore I would never go back. I had seen women’s kids taken away, seen two women killed, and experienced a lot of trauma and violence. I squared up, went to Job Corps, got my GED, had 2 babies, gone to college, then married an abusive square dude who disabled me by giving me skull fractures, TMJ, nerve damage, and ultimately 7 ruptured discs, sciatica, etc. He told me I was useless good and good for nothing, and made it true. I tried working with my degree and didn’t succeed in pain and being controlled every minute, exhausted and traumatized. After I heard that enough, I was scared to try. I just wanted to forget I ever tried and failed, and disappear untraceable. So I went back to where I had succeeded, because I’d been taken before and I wanted to win this time. All I won was a rap sheet, a new addiction, and a whole lot of $ I can’t get back! I did gain some material things but without an abuser holding me back, I could’ve got them all kinds of ways without all the damage to my life. I hope she will take the risk and try something new. She’s a VERY strong woman and if she can make it on these streets without becoming addicted, she can do anything. That’s a feat of armor! Wear that street armor to school or the workplace…it’s like being the Baddest girl in school. It’s a cakewalk compared to a day in the life. You got this, Arielle! 💎
@@sciencenotstigma9534 great thoughts and words here. I agree 100 percent. Arielle is a sweet young girl. Man, so freakin sad.
@@stormcorrosion176 Thank you. That’s kind of you to say. I love hearing from people with experiences like mine, and letting them know you can come out the other side. I waited a long time for it and worked really hard, but my life is better than it ever was before I lived on the streets. It’s not a straight downward trajectory, no matter how far we fall. I believe in her. Others will, too!
Yet sad people get like that and then you hear him do interviews like this so you know they know right from wrong but then they turn around and continue to make the wrong decisions over and over and over and refuse to try to make the right decision your story is no more sad because you have a choice you refuse to do the right thing so from that point on everything you do is self-inflicted you cannot help someone who refuses to help their self
We need more people like you Mark. Not the making videos part, but the caring part, the humanizing part.
Amen
Right because people try to mimic him but it’s so hollow and insincere
Correct
This
FACTS
I hope and pray this girl makes it out. Her soul is so vibrant and you can hear the sincerity in her voice .. prayers up 🙏🏻
I just cat get past "got pregnant by my foster father." I dont know if ill ever get over it. The mind cant even go to a place where such horror exists, inflicted on an innocent child. The other thing that stands out with her is her laughter...how many times she laughed in this video. Her lightness and joy. What an amazing survivor. She hasnt been consumed by darkness. I wish her the absolute best.
There are many former foster children in my family. Trust me. It’s VERY common. Almost normal and to be expected. Like in prison.
That's disgusting and shame on these people who molest these children and shame on the government for not following through...DISGUSTING!
Even worse the "p1mp" who then take advantage of her as a kid. You need to do something about your country.. that this can fly and just be normal there
Word ❤
Her laughter is a coping mechanism to deal with the trauma and pain. Wishing her nothing but hope! 🙏🏽
Ole girl didn't even have a chance out here... but she's intelligent and self aware. Wish her the best
Love to you, Nick. For your heart and kindness. It's rare.
Arielle’s story have effected me more than any other, except Patrick C, who is never for from my thoughts and real, true prayers.
(That ‘thoughts and prayers’ has taken on diluted, attenuated cliche, but there are those who honestly follow a belief system in which prayer is part-of every day.)
Arielle has lived a life of pain and disappointment, none of which is the result of anything she’s done.
She wanted better. She wants better.
She has hope, and I have hope for her.
100 billion to a corrupt Euro country and millions of illegals every year....the US government doesn't care about one single US citizen. Stop voting the morons and corruption back into power!
Seeing Arielle express her gratitude towards Mark gave me chills. I really hope more victims gain the strength to see their self worth and walk away from this life.
Same ❤❤❤❤
I am REALLY pulling for this young lady. She has SOOO much potential & light! And I just LOVE the fact Mark, that she appreciates WHAT YOU DO and wants to help others as well! Arielle is a very special young lady! I'm sending her good vibes & energy and wishing her well!
Wow. Listening to Arielle talk about how she learned the body is a temple, at the age of 30 really put into perspective for me how much she has suffered in this life. She really has known no value of self or her body until coming across that book. It’s sad. I wish her well, I hope she knows just how valuable and worthy of respect and love and safety she is.
I didn’t learn about my body bing a temple until I was around 60! so she’s got me beat. And I grew up going to Sunday school and church camp etc. go figure.
Yeah when I realized she just learned that it really hurt my spirit. I wish her the best.
@@LucitaBrown
Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
1 Corinthians 6:18-20 KJV
Yeah I cried when she said that. I hope she turns her life around. I’m rooting for her!
Hearing all of the stories from sex workers in America it just makes me so mad! They need to decriminalise prostitution and legalise it that way you don’t need a pimp and these women can actually make a living out of this maybe buy a house you know I’m not get fucking abused thank God I live in Australia it’s legal in motion gate and decriminalise
This was like a therapy session for Arielle. Such a hard life she is living. I pray she will go to the children of the night and get the help she’s is crying out for. Mark you are their guarding angel sometimes. God bless you for all you do!
These are fascinating interviews. UA-cam/Google, create a category that allows content like this to not be demonetized. This is informational and done tastefully. Yes, there is sex and some bad language, but this is the real world. This content is so real, raw, and a part of society that needs to be shared. I hope Arielle get some help and off the street before something really bad happens.
Agreed. This is happening every day in the world. Gives us something to pray about
the weird thing is there is a channel on Facebook that has similar interviews and his channel is monetized.
I don't understand why the desire to abuse children exists, but the damage it does is so deeply rooted for the rest of their lives. I wish someone would meet this young lady and treat her well without empty promises. Surely I'm not the only one that sees a sweet, good-hearted woman in there, someone just needs to patiently sift through a few layers of what the street has made her build.. She seems so interested to learn and she wants to be heard for once, rather than listening to everyone else. I wish you the best, dear. You can be one of the rare success stories getting away from this insanity! You're beautiful, young lady! Make the change!!
Your reply made me tear up. AGREE 😍
Some people are fucked up.
She really is a beautiful soul 🙏🏼❣️❤️
So many of them were abused themselves. One of the hardest things I've ever tried to wrap my head around... It's so counterintuitive.
It’s definitely not new.
She’s in so much pain and hardened. I’m praying for you Arielle. There is hope, don’t give up. You got this.
She is just so sweet and genuine. And so intelligent. She has no idea how special she is. She deserves so much better. I hope she finds it. Please keep us posted on any updates. ❤
Imagine being so oppressed and abused that turning your life over to a pimp is a viable alternative to being repeatedly raped....as a child, a child. Most of us cant even imagine let alone having walked that path. What if we PRAISED and acknowledged these folks incredible capacity for survival, instead of judging "their choices?!"
💯🎯❤️
HELL. YES. 🙌🏻
Amazing perspective…
It must be all that White privilege all us whites girls are born with
Couldn't have said it better myself. Exactly!
One of the best videos on here. I love the way she acknowledged Marks work and the hope he gives to thousands of people. On and off the streets.
I knew she was from New Orleans as soon as she started talking . The amount of kids being abused by their parents in America is so sick . I hope she can heal you don’t have to live this life alone baby girl 💜
You only know you what hear about in America. You haven’t got a clue about other countries so educate yourself on life in other countries that’s not so glamorous or gtfo.
Just because you focus on a channel dedicated to the bad doesn’t mean ALL of America is like that. It’s complete ignorance to judge all by the actions of a few.
Yep, her accent is still intact. But I don't advise her to come back. New Orleans is much worse than LA right now.
One of the best interviews I’ve seen on this channel. Ariel was 100% open and honest. Not many girls will admit to loving the streets and the lifestyle that comes with it. I wish A all the best x
She's so well spoken and you can tell how deeply she's been hurt and how sweet she is. I hope she gets the help she needs and takes it.
The amount of trauma this young lady has gone through - no one deserves this no one - the pain of it all just pains me so bad thank u Mark for being a beacon of light
No one in America is failed like America's foster children. Every time the kid reacts normally to abnormal circumstances they are pathologized by doctors and social workers and told they have all sorts of disorders.
Hundreds or even thousands of pages in their files create a convenient pipeline to prison or having their own children taken away by foster care. It's sick what happens to these kids.
She's adorable. But there is so much pain there, she turned her focus outward, she didn't really want to touch the third rail. You can't get that raw if you are about to go right back out and walk the streets. 😭
One of our most serious collective syndromes is the fascination with, and yet cruel neglect, of youth.
- James Hillman (1926-2011)
Founder of Archetypal Psychology
Most do not know the pain unless they been with no family, thanks for saying it like it really is.
Fuck fostercare! That's human trafficking no kids no check!
Well said, indeed. I only wish I could like your comment more than once 💔❤💯
Their parents fail them first. It is a failure of individuals, not a system. Government should not be a part of providing for individuals. The failure for provision for the needy is a failure of many individuals, not government. Similarly, voting to give away another's money is not virtuous.
Mark I imagine if it wasn’t for you,NOBODY would ever treat some of these ppl like humans. I do respect you massively.. I spent my last $100k in 3 years on the homeless and hungry. I don’t regret it at all.
YES!!
He completely changed my perspective of the homeless population, i couldn’t be more grateful to have opened my eyes..
No some of us have been exposed to this all their lives and know not to treat humans like crap nor judge them.
Thanks for giving people like Arielle a voice and for reminding us of our failings as parents, as a soceity and as a species. Confronting, heartbreaking and very much needed to be seen. I see so much potential in this young lady, it says so much about her that she can still laugh and be grateful for your kindness. Our children deserve better.
Thank you for this comment, it is everything I wanted to say. We really suck as a species and need to do so much better. All these resources, and for what?
@@complimentary_voucher I find it increasingly difficult to not be overwhelmed with despair with the way we treat each other and our amazing beautiful planet and the creatures we share it with. Imagine what we could accomplish if we all looked out for each other and worked together to ensure everyone felt safe and valued and supporteed. I appreciate your comment, thank you, it might seem a silly thing to say, however it helps to know there are others out there that see all this through a similar lense and sensitivity - gives me hope. Best wishes to you.
Awe, all she is looking for is someone to love her. The way that she cherished that little book she was given was heartbreaking.
Sweet beautiful girl …I hope you find a way out of this dangerous life !
Why is she wearing a bikini ?
Mark, sorry your videos are demonitized. I hope you keep it up because you're doing amazing work letting the most vulnerable in our society have a voice and platform to share their experience. It's important work and you cannot be commended enough
People are getting sick and tired of Big Tech and corporations exerting their power over our society
They have far too much control
WHY UA-cam DID SO? WHTS WRONG WITH THE VIDEOS?
What happened? Why are these videos getting any kind of negative attention?? It should be the opposite!
@@tparbs It's true. If kids watched enough of these it might really scare them away from drugs.
Yea soft white underbelly is honestly one of the best UA-cam channels on all of UA-cam and is doing so much good for society.. this is amazing!
My heart aches for Arielle! Her parents failed her the foster care system failed her. I pray she finds peace and leaves the streets.
Through her pain she can appreciate Mark’s efforts to help people. Love and prayers for you Arielle.❤️
It’s so nice to see Arielle with a clear head. I feel like we’re going to see her again on your channel and see her progression to the life she deserves. I believe in her, I believe in you Arielle x
I often don't have the time to watch the whole video - but I watched this and it broke my heart. It always starts from an early age. I wish I could go thru the screen and rescue her. She needs so much help and needs to find a way out. No one deserves what she is going through. Mark you rock!
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Beautiful comment.. We tend to keep surviving even though it’s tiring, and I’d rather not wake up most days….🙏😉
Wishing you all the best Arielle. Saying you've had a tough life doesn't even come close to describing all you've been through. We can see what a good loving woman you are. Hope you'll be able to focus on that and realize that you personally deserve so much more from life. Just hoping you'll find the love from people reaching out to help and you plug into that and find a new life. And hoping you'll have enough love of that true person inside of you to be strong in finding your way and finding good loving people like Mark to help you. ❤🙏
I am so impressed with you, Arielle! To be so humble and honest, yet so full of conviction? I could stand to take a year’s worth of diplomacy lessons from lil’ sis, and I’d pay for them, too. 😮. If she keeps telling the RIGHT people (like Mark) her dreams, and what she has to bring to the table, like she just did, she’s gonna make an opportunity for herself. Arielle, if you hear “no, thank you,” a thousand times, say, “Thanks for hearing what I got to say,” and ask someone else. If someone doesn’t work with you, I bet they’ll point you in the right direction. Not everyone sincerely cares about others like you do, and knows how to convey that to others. Personally, my desire to help is strong but your networking skills are better than mine. I have Autism and I stay in my head a lot. I use too many words & people think I’m intellectually arrogant, when I’m actually trying to show my heart through my mind. I don’t know how to communicate emotional feeling to others. You are like E.T., in a good way. Your heart just lights up when you feel strongly, and you can’t not see it. 🫀❤️🔥. I’m not trying to be funny…that’s still my favorite movie. Not only do you speak expressively, but with strength and conviction. I used to be in the life, too. You are one who really gets what “game for life” means. Not just staying in the game, but taking what you learned about human beings, business, etc. and applying it…truly, anywhere you want to go. I used to think I had to stay down for my crown or go back for another round, to win at the game, but there’s too much that’s not under your control. If you don’t have a man who’s down for you, too, cash out that wisdom on the game of life. (School, career moves, your own investments…). I’d place my bets on you! Much love 💗.
@BC Evans,
Such a wonderful and heartfelt comment. Hope Arielle sees it/reads it. 💜
@@nhlibra Thanks 💜 We're all pulling for you Arielle 💜
@@sciencenotstigma9534 what a beautiful soul ❤ you are! I hope Arielle sees this comment and really, truly moves in the direction of freedom, self love and peace. Well said 👏
As soon as she started crying, I could feel her pain. It made me so sick to think she was hurt as a child.
Such an obviously vulnerable young girl. Doing a job that’s really only going to cause her constant triggering, I would of thought. It’s such an amazing job you do ! It’s very therapeutic for these guys, and gives us a huge opportunity to see what these guys are enduring. I seriously hope she’s ok. Send huge positive thoughts.
So sad she got pimped at 13.
After such a hard life, she still has faith in God and talks to Him. I pray God gives her the strength to follow her dreams
In the story of the Bible, Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. So, how are you surprised? 🤣
This interview broke my heart, even though she has been through so much hell she's still able to give Mark compliments. I wish I could save all the lost souls out there...
She was spot on! 🎯 Mark gives people hope, let their voices be heard. We all have a why.
Well said friend 💪😇
Loved the “Our body is a temple” comment ❤️ God bless the lady that gifted her the book.
I don't have the words for how we've failed these children. The streets are now a lawless post apocalyptic hellscape for these children that are searching for rescue.
😔😔💔
Its a shame that that is the reality for so many people out there.
I just cat get past "got pregnant by my foster father." I dont know if ill ever get over it. The mind cant even go to a place where such horror exists, inflicted on an innocent child.
It’s horrific how these children keep getting abused.
She looks so drained. I wish she had more good people in her life like to remind her that she matters and she has purpose. Most turn a blind eye, Mark gave them a platform to tell their story in a safe place without any judgement because they deserve to be heard and seen for the humans they are. I love this channel.
I love how the interviewer reassured her that her emotions were ok and common. I wish people would have more compassion for others and try to see these women as who they are: real human beings trying to survive.
The fact that she showed gratitude to Mark is so beautiful. Wow its so horrible sometimes how dynamic life really is. They do get addicted to this lifestyle. It all comes from within and from your childhood as well. We need to treat all our people, we are all people with dignity and respect.
Most of us can't even fathom what this poor lady has seen and done. Arielle, I wish you nothing but health and happiness for the rest of your years! You deserve to have a happy and fulfilling life, and I pray you find the strength to change your future. Much Love to you💕
Arielle’s story made me cry. If I lived closer and had the resources, I would help her in an instant. I throughly believe with the right resources and help, Arielle would flourish. Arielle, you are a beautiful soul ❤
Same
Same.
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Agreed. She's got such a gift of getting her thought and feelings across.
Here's the thing....it doesn't matter where you live, there are girls like her right near you are in the same situation that aren't on a platform to show the world and they could use your help too.
@@sj9410
True. And a lot of us are great big girls and boys and we already do things in our community.
I watch these sometimes but this is one of the first ones that got me. She’s very smart and aware of all of her trauma. It’s heartbreaking. No one deserves this. Some people don’t realize how blessed they are and lucky to have families that took care of them. Some people are born into survival mode. God I pray she gets out and gets her life together. I have hope.
I like that mark spoke more how he used to in this video, instead of simple questions.
This one hit home ! I could see the younger me here in the making Tg I had changed my ways before I went on the streets. Being abused as a child changes you . I
pray she choose to leave the streets . Please do a follow up .
She never got a chance to be a child. My heart breaks for these girls.
Interviews like this are important and should not be demonetized.
Mark, first of all, watching this, I feel horrible knowing that this art, YOUR art - something so beautiful and genuine… that UA-cam won’t monetize this. Your channel is the most important one on this platform, in my opinion. You really did more than bite the bullet to get these stories out there and for people to speak their truth and that right there proves one thousand times over WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO. you really care about getting these stories out there to show the truth. You care about that over money, and that should tell everyone everything they need to know. I hate that UA-cam has done this. I hope there is some way something can change.
And Arielle; I just want you to know you are worthy. You are so valuable. Your feelings are valid. You are worth so much more. I want you to know you’re beautiful. Your spirit is so strong. And most importantly, you did not deserve what happened to you in foster care. You were failed by a system meant to protect you. You don’t need a pimp to protect you. You are strong enough to stand up and change your life and be your own savior. You’re the one who picks your tired body up off the floor each day and night. You’re the one who pulls through every hard situation you’ve ever been through. You’re the one who wipes your face when it’s drenched in tears. You’re the one who has fought to survive every single thing that has tried to bury you. YOU DID THAT. I hope you read this or any one of these comments and I hope you know we are speaking the truth. ❤️
Sending love and light to all of you- and especially you Arielle and Mark.
I have watched so many of these videos and I have never cried, but Arielle’s story made me cry. Arielle, I wish I could give you the biggest, warmest hug. You are strong and so smart. I am sending you so much love and so many prayers. You are of infinite worth. I hope that you will love yourself and leave the life ❤️
shes desperate for love :(
Leah, I cried, too.
I cried also
I hope she gets the help she deserves. She’s a beautiful and strong woman, who knows what she wants. She just needs a push.
Poor thing never had a fair shake or guidance
She seems very special. Wish I could take her under my wing and protect her. Please post a follow up so we can see how she's doing going forward. Much love!
Don’t be sorry for crying. We’re hear for you! Thank you for sharing- your story and YOU are so important!
I’ve watched so many of these interviews. I’m fascinated by Mark’s work. He’s giving these beautiful souls a platform for their voices to be heard.. but Arielle is such a treasure. She’s intelligent and aware.. I hope we get another interview from her… I want to see her escape her hardships for good.
Arielle testified for YOU, and she's absolutely RIGHT. Mark, I think you are doing something great. There has to be a way if not on UA-cam to make this work.
I love how Mark offered to drive Arielle to Children of the Night “right now”. I hoped so hard that she’d say, OK, let’s go. ❤️🇨🇦
I’m guessing she says no
50 years old Detroit Michigan , I grew up abused in and out of foster care . I made it out of the shit and raised 4 great kids . Remember like she said there is hope .. Mark keep doing what your doing 👍
It breaks my heart that children have been abused in the foster care system for generations 😢
Yep, 62 years old and I grew up in over 20 foster homes. Depending on the home, there was physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. It's sad that the system has not changed.
@@tparbs I’m so sorry 😞 😥
I just want to wrap my Mom arms around her and let her experience real, heartfelt unconditional love. Praying for this Sweet Girl.
I hope and pray Arielle, goes to Children of the night. She is a beautiful soul, and she does not deserve the horrible life she was handed. This was so heart breaking. I will be praying for Arielle, that she gets the courage to go for the help, and can start a new life, with out the streets and all the pain that goes with it.
Thank you Mark for all the real awareness you bring! Much love and respect to you from Little Rock, Arkansas. I hope this girl can find a way off the streets. ❤💯💯💯🤗💪❤
I have a street named after me in Little Rock.
What a remarkable affirmation she gave to your work and this project, Mark. Beautiful and heartwarming. Best to you Arielle ❤😘
She’s lovely and she needs to be loved she deserves better than this her body is her temple it’s not for sale.Hopefully she can stop letting her past determine her future
Sending prayers for Arielle.She seems to genuinely want to clean up her life and try to help herself. Girl, you can do this. You are strong. Go for your new life
It gives me hope when I see such positive comments on your videos. Too many people who are watching these videos have been self-righteous and SOOO JUDGEMENTAL, it's really HARD not to respond to them in a way that calls them out for their cruelty. You, my friend, are doing something with dignity and respect. Keep it up brother
To be honest I'm not convinced that she is meth or Crack free but in all fairness I wouldn't hold it against her if she is taking these substances, she has been up since 5am the day before yet she intends to just get two hours sleep at a motel such is her drive to get back on the street
The thing about the woman & men in that type of lifestyle they want you to believe why they can't change but in reality if you want better themselves then they will change for they have a choice of free will & they have to is just pick up themselves & just move to another place & start all over again just don't be doing the same thing for they have to want to change. For all I can say is good luck to them
@@dennisbonner1970 that’s oversimplifying the issues at best. If it were really that easy for this young lady and people like her to just pick themselves up and dust themselves off we wouldn’t have the problems with substance abuse, overdose, homelessness, child trafficking, etc. that we do in this country. Many of them didn’t stand a chance. Born into extreme poverty, in and out of the foster care system, addicted to drugs by the time they were young teenagers. People need resources to drag themselves out of these situations. Most of all people need a some compassion and a little bit of empathy, Not to be kicked when they are already down.
This validates how important your mission is Mark. Bless you and bless the poor of heart.
“They sell us a dream “…..that’s the title of the book she needs to write.
She's so inspiring. I just want to hug her. I wish I could have hugged her and helped her 20 years ago.
That was the best BEST COMPLIMENT TO MARK. he is incredible and deserves more credit than he gets. Especially with UA-cam demonetizing his videos. 😢
She's ripe for the harvest. I'll pray the right person gets put in her life. Thank you Mark for what you do.
Harvest is actually devil's demons expression to get our souls/energy.
In the name of Jesus Christ no souls/ energy to god's enemies devil demons their witchcraft fans fallowers!
@@eluilus4017 Harvest is *actually* Jesus' word.
Matthew 9:38 “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
So many Bible Dummies, so little time.
@@BroMark1611 but devil demons mean that what I said.
In the name of Jesus Christ no harvest to devil demons their witchcraft curses!
This woman helped me too. Gave me hope as well but in a different way sorta. Gave me hope for the first time in a really long time that there are people out there that can break the cycle of abuse and dependency on alcohol and drugs to deal with past trauma. Also gives me hope to know that there are people out there who just need to sign from there are spirit to change their life.
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It’s horrifying what happens to so many children that are placed with foster care families in the “richest” country in the world😢
she immediately started crying, she is really hurt ..
Damn, this one hit me different. Mark, you really the goat.
"What you're doing make us girls have hope". That's bloody eloquent!
Girl I hope you get into one of them safe houses and get your life good.
This one brought tears to my eyes.. Her heart is not hardened.. I pray for her and pray she is doing better.. I would love to see an update on her. I pray Mark did take her to Children of the Night.. God give her the strength to know she is worth more.. 😢❤
I agree! I have watched so many of these interviews. This one grabbed my heart like no other! I would love to hear an update on Arielle!
She died from an OD a year ago
Mark,I am so glad that this beautiful woman gave you the props that you deserve. I love the things you do please don't ever stop and a soldier you are,Sir!
It's so Good to hear Arielle giving the Love back to Mark... These Young Ladies recognize & appreciate what Mark's about & the fact that he's dedicated to shining a much needed light on a Huge problem in America ! It's a Huge undertaking to begin with & then you've got people like YT that take everything outta context & turn all of this much needed content upside down & they try to tell the world what all of this means ? It's not you're story YT ! This is for all of the people who want & need to hear it. It's for the next little girl who's thinking of getting into this lifestyle ! It's for the suffering addict setting in the alley who's sick, tired & hungry. It's supposed to be here to help, to shine a little light on a dark part of American society in hopes that someone will be there for the next handfoff of the baton. Mark can't do it all alone, it's gonna take alotta people who are willing to work together @ solving this mess...
What an intelligent and wonderful soul. She's going to end up helping a lot of people!
Tears! Praying for her! Keep up these videos going. You ARE HELPING SOMEONE!
She is a genuinely nice woman. She is just lost...she has an aura of such awesome potential to do great things and maybe even helping others that have been in her situation. I pray for this sweet soul to find a way to a better life!!!
I like Arielle a lot, seems like such a kid at heart with her laughter and smile. I hope so badly she gets help that changes the course of her life. I believe she can do it with just a little help and have a great rest of her life. You deserve better Arielle and always have.
You could tell that she so appreciates what your doing Mark. Thank you for giving her and so many others a voice.
My heart aches for arielle.
Thank you Mark for another remarkable story.
Arielle, your interview is one of my favorites (if not my favorite) so far. I see a fighting spirit in you, and I see resilience, and I don't know if it's because you're so close in age to me (I just turned 31!), or if I've been in a place (and am still in an ever-evolving place) of discovering my relationship with my own body, my sexuality, my desires, etc. in the context of being a "temple of the Holy Spirit" as well, but your words about "my body is a temple" are one of the key teachings from the Holy Spirit that have anchored and grounded me in my journey of loving my body as Jesus and the Father and the Holy Spirit love my body, and that statement just hits very close to home for me overall. I also love the fact that you're drawn to documenting people's stories and film-making and helping rescue others from life on the streets--I mean, you just have this fire and beauty and grace in you, and I low-key would just love to talk with you and be your friend, and talk about all things writing and creativity and celebrating our realities as temples of the Holy Spirit, and beautiful, beloved children of God, if you're ever down for that or just need a girlfriend to have a heart-to-heart with. :) You seem really cool and an awesome person to be friends with. :)
I have never been a sex worker, and I've never had sex for money, so I don't pretend to know your day to day experience, or the hurt, heartache, and terror (and good times!) that can come out of "the life," as you say--but, as a woman and child of God I can empathize with so many of the emotions you're experiencing, as I too have gone through the lived machinations of low self-esteem resulting from having sex out of its proper spiritual context, including in a romantic relationship, and in looking for love in all of the wrong places.
I'm sure it's not going to be a surprise to you, but the love you're looking for is ultimately found in Jesus Christ, Who I promise--I *promise*--will give you the love you so deeply crave.
St. Augustine said it best: "Our hearts are restless until they rest in You, O God." He's one of my favorite holy figures, and those words have always resonated very strongly with me. :)
God bless you, friend! I have a feeling this is the start of a new, beautiful beginning for you, if only you have the courage to walk into it.
Arielle, this message is for you:
You are so special and so smart and deserving of real love and respect. You have an inner dignity that no one can take away.
You’re a child of the sunshine and light.
I would like to help you.
I love that you haven’t lost hope and have dreams of a better life.
I’m not even finished watching this video, and I hope there’s still info on how best to assist you.
Remember, many times women try to get out and end up going back. It can take a few attempts to break free, but you have everything it takes, except love.
This might not mean anything, but I love you. I watch every video Mark posts and I have never felt to drawn to someone’s story and strong soul.
She made me cry 😢 she needs so much help. I hope she gets help ASAP. I like her attitude because she is willing to change and turn her life for the better.
She is a powerful survivor who has been victimized all of her entire life still with a heart of gold. My heart goes it to her, I pray she gets relief and protection and can explore her developing mind that her body is a temple! 😢
Mark, your videos are touching and I appreciate everything you do for these broken souls.
In South Africa, we live in a broken society too. Drugs, poverty, abuse etc on a daily, and I hate the fact that many of us just turn our backs on these people. We all have a story to tell and there's always a reason why someone took another road whether it's good or bad. I hope that one day humanity will have a change of heart and spread more love. Thank you for inspiring me and for making a difference in this world. My hope for today is to make a broken soul smile too. Much love!
Arielle, I hope you give it a chance. You've been strong and sensible enough to not have burdoned yourself with drug addiction, your strength and wisdom canget you to the better place you deserve. Take a chance. I bet you'll make it
Mark, you are the catalyst, the conduit through which these experiences are heard. Positivity absolute. God bless!
I am so amazed by her. everything she’s been through everything that’s happened to her all the things she’s seen and she has strong faith in God. It makes me ashamed of myself for having little faith sometimes when i haven’t even experienced half of what she has. She can get out and do wonderful things for the world and help other girls and show them there is a way out. ❤️🙏🏼
Whoa this interview GOT ME! I've watched so many of these, but Ariel seriously struck a chord with me. She seems SO close to making a change, but I could hear in her voice that she doesn't think it's possible yet. I just pray that she keeps on thinking about it, keeps mulling it over, keeps checking in with her book and with Mark, and hopefully soon she'll be ready to go. Change is definitely hard, and when you've only known pain that's your "comfort zone," which is hard for others to understand. But if she can make that choice, and start down that path, I believe she could become an advocate and a counselor for girls who want to get out of "the life." I will be praying for her and sending her strength! You've got this, Ariel! 🥰
Praying for her. She's a sweet girl that's on her way out of that madness.
Poor kid, such a sad & difficult life....foster parenting messed up her life big time..🙍♂️
With abortion bans across the country, foster care is about to be industrialized along with the misery and broken people it creates.
"I wont let anybody rape you", i.e. unless they pay for it.
And her dad also. Shes got huge potential. She has a soft heart n needs Love n true commitment in her life. Pls save her Lord.