This woman is a hero who deserves a medal for putting that horrible person back in prison. What she's gone through in her life is tragic and I hope she gets sober and finds a safe place to lay her head
She's lying at times. she was a stripper back east and now won't go to rehab back there in case she is recognized. I bet she's depressed. Yet she relapsed because she couldn't have a child. What was her... .? Confused poor woman, with a beautiful laugh
KRISTEN, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, GO BACK HOME! Getting a help shouldn't be a shame! Raise your head and try to fight your demons. Your family loves you and wants to help you so badly. You are such a beautiful, intelligent woman and with all my heart I believe that you can still change everything. You have a plenty of time. I am rooting for you. Sending much love from Egypt.
Some people don’t understand how sexual abuse can destroy someone. 1 in 3 people have been sexually abused/assaulted/etc. it ruins your mind and innocence. I feel for everyone who’s been SA’ed. She’s brave for opening up. 🧡
Ladies, if a man ever jumps in your car or forces you to drive a car, CRASH INTO SOMETHING! Another vehicle, a building, anything! The injuries you might sustain from that are probably nothing compared to what may happen if he gets you to where he wants too!
She's incredibly articulate and a great storyteller, l found her story very tragic but also very compelling. She has a lot of potential if she could stay clean and sober.
You are a kind soul Kristen. Please search more and find the help you need and deserve. You have so much to offer this world. Thank you Mark. It's so gracious of you to interview people in all levels of addiction. If I was to have only heard her voice, I would not think she had a strong addiction. Keep on Rocking this Mark!
Sexual predators do not get enough time. The mandatory minimums are grossly inadequate. We allow monsters to walk among us after they do horrible things to innocent children. We've sent cannabis growers to prison for longer sentences than child rapists and traffickers. Seems like we need to reprioritize what's important. I'm so sorry you were victimized in that way. We can't let those experiences define us. You're better than this. I wish you well.
Karma Will get them, you may think your King George... But karma makes us all equal. Its sad for this beautifull human being but sexual predetors always get back.what they give!!
@@MikeyD0 you may not have mental health issues but may have emotional and or physical trauma you've experienced because it is a fact that most addicts are addicts because they are trying to numb one thing or another
I wouldn't go around bragging about being an exception to that rule Jack. First, nobody has perfect mental health, everyone e could be "diagnosed" with something, some illnesses are just easier to spot or less socially acceptable. Secondly, if you have good mental health and are happy in your life, why work so hard at killing yourself. Every time one shoots heroin or cocaine, they are playing Russian roulette. In fact, all the evidence a psychiatrist would need to diagnose you with a mental illness IS the fact that we are drug addicted.
Holy shit... girl... you are strong! I just want to hug you... I'm so sorry you went through so much abuse and insanity. You're a beautiful soul. 🙏❤ 28:29 plus you're funny and sincere... ... please please please don't give up on yourself, we're all cheering you on.
This is the same as my older brother's story. He was a star swimmer, molested from age 6 by the swimming coach. The coach of the "tadpoles" - all the youngest children were targeted. Decades later it was revealed he had at least 30 victims all from the same small town. My brother had his first mental breakdown at age 19 and spent the rest of his life in and out of mental hospitals where he eventually died in his sleep at 63.
Such a sweet girl. A long term facility to treat her PTSD from those traumatic events could turn her life around. Hopefully she will let her parents help her
This is pure trauma and PTSD. I wish she would realize that she’s enough reason to stay clean. She could still work with children if she got her sobriety back. Thank you, Mark!
I've watched a lot of Mark's videos but this one hit me so hard. Maybe because you can tell how intelligent, humble, and kind Kristen is. Maybe because Kristen is like so many women out there: talented and having so much potential but is brought down by abuse, drug use, and mental illness.
She's such a smart beautiful woman and there's really something special about the way she talks in such an empathetic, witty and gentle way. And even though she suffered such abuse she still is such a beautiful soul with a great sense of humour and a big heart for others. I really feel for her bc. she could have done so different in life. Keep going you're a great woman and nobody was able to break your spirit so far so nobody could and will!
Guys, you all are optimistic and a bit gullible or naive. I live in a large city. You can't know a person from a video. People that live on the streets are highly unpredictable, compulsive liars, manipulative, sneaky, etc. Most of you are just an object to them. I know from experience.
@@rebeccalavoy6655 ...but that is not what soft white underbelly is about. It's about not being born in this environment and what brought you there. And it's about empathy bc that person could be anyone. And yes, I still think she's a great person that has a good core. And yes, you have to be tough on the street even if you didn't always choose this kind of life. It's always very comfortable to judge from the outside.
@@anaya1662 ...It is easy to have empathy from a distance. Empathy, is just feelings, until you put it into action. Don't come to me, about empathy, until you put it into practice. People, who don't put it into action, claim empathy, because they can feel good about themselves, in the safety of their own homes. They don't have to get their hands dirty, or put in any effort. I have helped these types of individuals. They are no more special, than azzholes who live in their own homes and drive vehicles, except that they don't have a roof over their head.
What an amazing woman. She has saved countless people from harm! That makes her a hero in my book. I wish her all the very best for her future, she deserves some good luck. Bless her!!!
Can I wrap my arms around all her pain? This interview hurt me the most. She’s been through so much 😢 I’m so sorry. My day was horribly empty but how can I EVER complain.
My grandpa is the most amazing man I have ever known in my life. He always told me that no matter hard life gets or how hopeless things may seem, "the sun will always come up tomorrow". To me this signifies that change and happiness is possible. The sun still waits for us no matter how difficult life can be. Therefore, happiness still waits for us no matter how difficult or painful life can be sometimes. We all deserve love and happiness. Thank you for sharing.
What a story. Blown away by Kristen’s courage in the face of everything she’s been through. She deserves a break and I’m positive she can turn her life around. I’m rooting for you, Kristen!!
This man is a beast! I'm just goings to sleep and he's just posting this vid and starting his daily grind. I hope your mother's day yesterday was wonderful, mark! I know your love and admiration for your own mom, who recently passed, has inspired this project. I remember seeing a post-secret card (for mother's day) years and years ago that said over a picture of mom&baby: "I love myself, Because you loved me first."
@@astralfluxaf LMAO!!! your comment made me cackle! I really needed that, after staying up late on mother's day crying over the loss of my own baby 2 years ago.. Thank you, internet stranger :) 🤙
From someone who came from trauma, survived abuse and is in recovery breaking generational trauma, these videos make me feel seen. Thank you, Mark for these videos. The world needs to see us.
I knew it! When Kristin said she lived with the swim coach, I knew in my gut she had been molested by him and basically it went all down hill from there. The person she trusted the most broke her trust and her innocence. Poor girl.
Wow I’m beyond proud of her for escaping that abduction but I’m so sorry she even had to go through something like that especially after having your childhood dream taken from you by someone she was supposed to trust. Stories like this truly break my heart. I’m sure her life would’ve been so different if she wasn’t taken advantage of like this 🥺💔
But the Bible says that in the end of days, the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone witnessed The Christ Angel of the Solar System that fixed the whole world, declare that a man and a woman or a gay couple that ends up in jail because of child support entrapment is a God Throne Spirit Crime and then the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone will witness The Christ Angel fix the financial system and therefore no human that takes on the role of a parent will ever been threatened with imprisonment due to mismanagement of the economy. Then The Christ Angel will also evict the soul of the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone to the punishment planets that does have the Child Support Imprisonment System. There he will find his soul self in a few lifetimes as a human. He will then find his new soul self in jail for child support. That will be one of his punishments for his participation in God Throne Spirit Crimes on this earth. For every drag queen that he offends that he feels offended by, is the amount of dicks he will learn how to suck as a macho male for Jesus.
Her swim coach must have been a master groomer to convince her parents that moving their daughter in with him was a good idea. A sporting or any other type of possible future career should never trump a child's safety. She's a tough cookie. Way too smart for Skid Row. Hope she has a moment of clarity and gets out, she does not belong there.
@@btnhl I don’t think the abuse is very rare. Not too long ago it came out that a Olympic doctor had molested hundreds of teenage Olympic athletes all while their female coach knew it was going on. He got away with it for years so I think In that space the kids don’t tell as they trust all the people who are coaching them. Who knows how common it actually is.
@@badxradxandy My daughter would never, under any circumstances, have been allowed to move in with a man regardless if he were the pope! And there was an abundance of pedophiles and rapists at that time.
"and now, i don't know what the end of the story is" 💔🙏🏽.. she thinks it's her fault she was abused for being too opinionated 💔😢.. it's not your fault, babe. God, please hold this woman in your loving arms and keep her heart close to yours 🙏🏽..
Kristen, I hope you have been able to rise above the addiction and all the trauma. You've been through so much! It is a testament to the fact that you are here for a reason. Please take care of yourself! I pray you find the truth in your heart: you are worthy of love, recovery and a good life. God bless you!
Shes so strong! She's been through so much, but yet still resilient. I'm sure she has many more. I'd love to hang out and just sit and listen to her stories.
Wow, she is quite beautiful, and very well spoken! 20yrs of dope use myself and been clean now for a 2yrs, proud of anyone who can break these chains!!!!!
Yeassss!! 🥳🥳This is absolutely amazing. I’m so proud of you. 💕 I love hearing about recovery. I’m 7 years sober and clean from cocaine addiction. I can’t even believe I’m alive after also 20 years of addiction.
The part about going to Compton to find drugs because that’s what rap songs say.. lol! I feel for this gal. She seems like an actually good person. Her demons and past are just a hell of a burden to carry. I hope she can find her way out of the struggle and addiction cycle she’s in and get help.
I am on my husbands account and I just have to say I am so touched by you and your words. You are such a smart woman. Also a sweet and kind empathic person which is so rare. Even with all of the scorn that has affected your life you continue to have empathy. I hope you can come out of this and change the world because you as a human being are unique and a world changer. You are not defined by your addiction ❤️
I’m from Shreveport La & i want to apologize to you beautiful for the evilness that happened before and during your stay here,it’s small,violent & rough in this little town.. i pray nothing but peace,success for you ✨✨✨🥰🥰
Kristen, your story reminds me a lot of my grandmother’s. A life full of pain, trauma, and unfairness, but she still had so much kindness and love to give like you do. She passed away a couple days after she agreed to go to therapy and focus on healing the wounds of her childhood and adult trauma. She never got to experience the happiness and the freedom from all of her pain that I wanted her to. It isn’t too late for you and I hope you can turn things around. I wish you all the best, because you deserve it ❤️.
I can see her in an education or human service job, nurturing and mothering the community. She’d be an amazing treatment counselor. In recovery, I found out that can be just as rewarding as having your own kids. Not to minimize her loss! But I lost a child and had secondary infertility, and it has been very healing to me to realize other people in recovery can be my “kids.” The love also comes back to you, just like having kids. People also idealize motherhood a lot. You can do everything right and still your kids decide you are what went wrong with their life, or just don’t keep in touch!
She needs to get in rehab. She is one of the most up front and honest people that speaks out about why she is addicted. Most cover it or make excuses. She doesn’t. I think there is hope for her if she want’s it bad enough. Good luck to you !
She is so wise, intuitive and absolutely capable of creating a life that gives her more dignity than the life she is living now. Rise in spite of those who have hurt you. Easier said than done but Kristin I believe in you.
Mark, thank you for these interviews, where else could we ever find out that these lives exists and helps us to put our own difficulties in context. Thank you!
Beautiful Kristen, I am prescribed drugs for depression. I have, since age 19, been in therapy - on & off. Mostly on. Saw my therapist today. I’m 76. I don’t have depression. I have PTSD from severe abuse, physical & verbal, from toddler to adult. PTSD has no “cure.” You just learn the truth & hang on. I suspect you too have PTSD from the swim coach betrayal/rape & the kidnap etc. How could you not have it? Street drugs are not any cure; they make it worse. But there IS help. The right combination of prescription meds & a skilled therapist. I also want to say YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. No blame. No guilt. None. Start there. Good luck.
Running away from your trauma is a natural instinct. Standing up and facing the nightmares is the only way to be free. Drugs are running away. Alcohol is running away. Thearpy if facing up to it. The harder road is running away makes you feel better for a bit but in the end only leads to more trauma and destruction. Facing the things you go through might be difficult at the start but long term will heal you.
So much pain. I can understand why she became an addict. To make her pain go away. She is broken. I hope she gets the help she needs. No one says when i grow up I want to be an addict
I noticed that a huge part of all these peoples' lives is loneliness. They have nobody to encourage and support them. They somehow attract drug dealers and pimps etc. Watching these videos make me want to give a hug to everyone and support as much as I can. Thank you Mark for letting your heros telling their lifestories.
It seems to me that sex offenders do more damage to the victims than almost any other crime. This poor girl could have been an Olympian and set for life! And some insecure POS, took all of that away for his disgusting wants. He deserves the same punishment as a murderer! He killed this poor soul!!!
Wat up Grams. For real. But our dopey government often times punish the non violent users harder that these damn sex predators that cause most of these problems. I guess being tough on drugs is a better political stance and campaigning strategy than being tough on rape. Probably cuz it’s not a crime that you can just point to the poor and the gangs for.
@@myeyeswentdeaf6213 no doubt about it! Thank God for the code of the streets! These people get handled 1 way or another! Sorry homie I have a daughter, I never feared anything,,, until the morning I saw my daughter crown! It was amazing! Tears of joy,,,but I also felt something I don't do well with! Fear and vulnerability! When I hear about these people, my Blood Boils!!! Thank God for a left handed Colorado cigarette! Lol!
@Gram #7 Word up! They get dealt wit in prison. Actually one time on the streets on 4th of July I was walking through a park and there was about 5 guy in their 30’s dusted, one of em butt ass naked all beating on this 14 year old girl. I was 20 at the time. Well I ran in swinging. I knew I was gonna lose but it gave the girl a chance to get up and run. I got a few of them real good but ultimately I ended up in the hospital with a dislocated shoulder and getting my head stapled back together. I saw the girl there in the same hospital and she was all thankful. I don’t know how far these guys got, but years later I found out she got into drugs after that and overdosed dead. Damn scumbags guys like that are. Weird story about her overdose is when her ‘friends’ saw she was overdosing they got scared and ran away and didn’t call 911. They put a friggin sign around her neck that said please call my mother and her mom’s phone number and left her in her car. She was found dead the next morning. That’s damn creepy.
@@myeyeswentdeaf6213 God dam, fucking street life can be dam cold! And people wonder why others want to numb them self, if they had memories like she did, they would be in the same place! I hope who ever left her, did get sober and now has to spend the rest of here lives helping others and trying to pay back a life that probably shouldn't have died.?.? That 1 horrible act caused a domino effect that eventually cost someone there life. That's why S.O. are an unforgivable crime!
I hope karma is a real motherfuckxx for all the dudes who harmed her, hope in prison they become a prison bitch, every day over and over again by a big black well hung dude. Just to feel what she felt every time
Listening to this woman just boosted my humanity level. I bet a lot of people will feel the same way. She's one strong person. I hope she can get help with the drugs and depression. I'd be depressed too.
I loved this interview. Kristen, your opinionated, outspoken, strong character is what keeps you living today, it is not why various men in your life have hurt you. It has nothing to do with you. I am so sorry you were never able to have the child you dreamed of. You deserve the world. ❤️ Keep your head up.
This lady is so strong but still so broken. She speaks openly about horrific experiences but can’t make eye contact while doing so. It speaks volumes of the shame she must still hold. This shame isn’t yours to carry! You didn’t do anything to make these people do these awful things, the shame belongs with them. You are a strong, articulate and open person. You deserve so much more. I hope so very much that you find your way to being whatever it is that makes you happy.
I see how strong you are and believe you will beat this! I hope you will get a safe place to stay and a therapist to speak to. We all need help in some way and none of us is perfect 🙏🏼. There is a light around you 💛
I can't get my head around with all the things she's been through... it's more than a lifetime or a movie...WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN IS THERE? oh my god!!!!!life can be so hard on us and you deserve to be in a safe place for the rest of your life... I really hope you can find help...
I really like this lady. It saddens me that her life could be so different. Glad shes still around after what this poor creature has endured. My best wishes for Kirsten. Wish I could give her a hug
another survival story that not only blows my mind but makes me ask how do kids survive these horrors. life is so savage for so many children. addiction a tragic symptom pointing to some sick abuse. i continue to shake my head at the failures of adults when it comes to the stewardship of children. may all the wounded heard hear find healing, self love, and support in moving forward , away from skid row and addiction. it just kills me that every interviewee has so much worth so much wisdom so much to offer. this is the real pandemic; i pray these interviews lead to a better way for each of these individuals. thank you both. peace
Kristen, you are an inspiration. You have a disease and it’s hard to kick off. Specially in your shoes. I’m so sorry your life has been so hard. I hope it gets better ❤️
Wow! Amazing interview! Thank you for sharing your story Kristen! So much love in your ❤️. The story you shared about the dog (wanting to immediately care for the runt of the litter) - please remember this is PROOF that YOU ARE GOOD. Period. F the shame. Go back home if you want to. Be as kind to yourself as you are to others, even the runts … ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🕊
Kristen, I am also 42 and a child sex abuse victim. I struggle with a lot of anxiety and depression and have had addiction problems as well. I'm doing good with my family, but every day is a struggle. You seem so intelligent and genuinely kind. Take your parents help. Who cares about what " those people back home" will say. They are not important in your life, only you are. Take the help, you have so much potential. It's not too late.
These stories always hit hard but it's always incredible to read these comments and see the love that we have for each other as humans and despite the chaos and division we see all around us, at our core we're loving and kind ❤️
I think you should take your dad up on his offer… I know it’s “embarrassing” but once you get passed that you’ll do so well and become the person people are amazed by. The person who was able to overcome the darkest nights. You’ve already gotten this far and to be honest you’ve been through so much trauma it’s amazing that you’ve lived this long and still have such a beautiful mind and heart. Don’t think about embarrassment… you are the most important person. One step at a time… but having a parent offer some help the way your dad has is probably one of the only ways people get better… Go home sweety…. Go get better and start getting therapy. You are a beautiful soul with a beautiful heart… everything that happened to you is so awful. You remind me of me in so many ways… and my dad was my saving Grace. I have been s3xually assaulted/ r@ped hundreds of times and lots of violent traumatic times… constant. I became a heroin addict for many years. I am now clean and I thank my dad so much. He’s the only one that stepped it up and really tried to help me and change the coarse of my life. I remember being so embarrassed and allowing my pride to hold me back. It’s completely normal… but I can tell you one thing and this is a fact. You have to just put your head down and accept the help. It’s going to change your life and you’ll be amazed on the other side just how happy you’ll become… I literally wake up every day now just grateful that I have a roof over my head and I’ve been clean and I cleared out my warrants… Life is so much easier when you’re not constantly looking over your back. I know withdrawals are terrifying but if you get assisted medical detox it’s not AS HARD … and once you’re on the other side of that tough week… there’s no more physical pain. That’s when you can focus on healing all of the mental pain. You got this! I really wish you so much luck and love! You deserve to give yourself more! I hope you can find a way out of this hard lifestyle… you still have a heart of gold. 🤗 🥰 🖤💫 sending you love ❤️
The weird answer when asked "Why do you think you are attracting these bad situations, why do you think all this really bad stuff is happening to you?" She answers "I just speak my mind." Wrong answer. But, may be an indicator to the correct answer which is I just can't listen to people who are trying to help me.
Kristen - the part where you said you don’t have kids so you don’t see the point of what life will be or bring. YOU are worth it. Do things you love. Swim once a day if that feels good. Find a purpose for yourself and get into therapy with a good childhood trauma therapist. You have been through SO much and none of it is your fault. You are worth it and deserve happiness. 🖤😘
Wow you are an amazing woman. So much, too many traumatic events you have been through and look how strong this lady really is. Keep fighting and I pray 🙏 you get off the drugs because you are a beautiful soul. You are wise, strong and intelligent and deserve and can move forward. Good luck x
@@firefighterps2 @Phil K WOW imagine if, instead of gender, you chose race ("are there any whites...") Blaming an entire gender for the actions of a few, is just as bad as blaming an entire race for the actions of a few. So you think that all the cops, detectives, attorneys, judges, and jury's that helped capture and cage these demons were all women since you said "men" caused her pain. The devil wears disguises and doesn't discriminate. Your comments are ignorant
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This woman is a hero who deserves a medal for putting that horrible person back in prison. What she's gone through in her life is tragic and I hope she gets sober and finds a safe place to lay her head
She seems like such a genuine person - rooting for her.
Yes I agree
I hope we see an update on her!
I feel that way about all of these interviewees. Every one of them.
She is very inteligent
She's lying at times. she was a stripper back east and now won't go to rehab back there in case she is recognized. I bet she's depressed. Yet she relapsed because she couldn't have a child. What was her...
.? Confused poor woman, with a beautiful laugh
Her story makes me so sad. I want to see her get clean, she deserves to be happy. You can tell she has a gentle soul.
KRISTEN, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, GO BACK HOME! Getting a help shouldn't be a shame! Raise your head and try to fight your demons. Your family loves you and wants to help you so badly. You are such a beautiful, intelligent woman and with all my heart I believe that you can still change everything. You have a plenty of time. I am rooting for you. Sending much love from Egypt.
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Some people don’t understand how sexual abuse can destroy someone. 1 in 3 people have been sexually abused/assaulted/etc. it ruins your mind and innocence. I feel for everyone who’s been SA’ed. She’s brave for opening up. 🧡
I couldn’t have said it better. She’s beautiful inside and out.
The only way to stop it is prevent it. How? Has to start from the bottom when young. We got a long way to go
@@entropyincrease864 how can that be prevented? There are many cases when it starts in the kid's family.
That 33% stat smells bad, did you pull it out your ass?
Long lasting consequences. It makes me soo angry what the pedophile bast...ds do to people's lives.
Ladies, if a man ever jumps in your car or forces you to drive a car, CRASH INTO SOMETHING! Another vehicle, a building, anything! The injuries you might sustain from that are probably nothing compared to what may happen if he gets you to where he wants too!
I always keep my car doors locked for that exact reason. They can shoot me before I open that door. Good advice, though.
And check your backseat before getting in! Especially at night
She said she was literally next to a police station. She was definitely so scared or in denial like she shared with us.
She's incredibly articulate and a great storyteller, l found her story very tragic but also very compelling. She has a lot of potential if she could stay clean and sober.
Totally agree
You are a kind soul Kristen. Please search more and find the help you need and deserve.
You have so much to offer this world.
Thank you Mark. It's so gracious of you to interview people in all levels of addiction. If I was to have only heard her voice, I would not think she had a strong addiction. Keep on Rocking this Mark!
Sexual predators do not get enough time. The mandatory minimums are grossly inadequate. We allow monsters to walk among us after they do horrible things to innocent children. We've sent cannabis growers to prison for longer sentences than child rapists and traffickers. Seems like we need to reprioritize what's important.
I'm so sorry you were victimized in that way.
We can't let those experiences define us. You're better than this.
I wish you well.
It’s only getting worse now - thanks to our government
Karma Will get them, you may think your King George... But karma makes us all equal. Its sad for this beautifull human being but sexual predetors always get back.what they give!!
Preach 🙌🏾 !!!
@@kham9578 damn drmocrats!!!! and Hunter!!!! Grrr!!😡
@@Zeevuhl Hunter is my favorite artist. Great person, too!
As a recovering addict for 14 yrs. Now. The problem isn’t the drugs…it’s mental health.
Thank you, makes sense and me feel a bit less worse
Perfectly said
Nah man I had no issues in life yet banged dope for 10 years
@@MikeyD0 you may not have mental health issues but may have emotional and or physical trauma you've experienced because it is a fact that most addicts are addicts because they are trying to numb one thing or another
I wouldn't go around bragging about being an exception to that rule Jack. First, nobody has perfect mental health, everyone e could be "diagnosed" with something, some illnesses are just easier to spot or less socially acceptable. Secondly, if you have good mental health and are happy in your life, why work so hard at killing yourself. Every time one shoots heroin or cocaine, they are playing Russian roulette. In fact, all the evidence a psychiatrist would need to diagnose you with a mental illness IS the fact that we are drug addicted.
Holy shit... girl... you are strong! I just want to hug you... I'm so sorry you went through so much abuse and insanity. You're a beautiful soul. 🙏❤
28:29 plus you're funny and sincere...
... please please please don't give up on yourself, we're all cheering you on.
This is the same as my older brother's story. He was a star swimmer, molested from age 6 by the swimming coach. The coach of the "tadpoles" - all the youngest children were targeted. Decades later it was revealed he had at least 30 victims all from the same small town. My brother had his first mental breakdown at age 19 and spent the rest of his life in and out of mental hospitals where he eventually died in his sleep at 63.
I'm so sorry for you and yours
I'm so sorry. Tragic.
So sorry for your loss what is with these horrible abusers and sports so sad my heart goes out to you!
So sorry
Tragic story, so sorry Joanne
Such a sweet girl. A long term facility to treat her PTSD from those traumatic events could turn her life around. Hopefully she will let her parents help her
This is pure trauma and PTSD. I wish she would realize that she’s enough reason to stay clean. She could still work with children if she got her sobriety back. Thank you, Mark!
I've watched a lot of Mark's videos but this one hit me so hard. Maybe because you can tell how intelligent, humble, and kind Kristen is. Maybe because Kristen is like so many women out there: talented and having so much potential but is brought down by abuse, drug use, and mental illness.
Me, too. I can’t wrap my head around all this.
Brought down by male violence, destroying women's and girl's lives every second every day.
She's such a smart beautiful woman and there's really something special about the way she talks in such an empathetic, witty and gentle way. And even though she suffered such abuse she still is such a beautiful soul with a great sense of humour and a big heart for others. I really feel for her bc. she could have done so different in life. Keep going you're a great woman and nobody was able to break your spirit so far so nobody could and will!
You accurately described what I was trying to find the words for.
Totally agree! Strong as an Ox!!
Guys, you all are optimistic and a bit gullible or naive. I live in a large city. You can't know a person from a video. People that live on the streets are highly unpredictable, compulsive liars, manipulative, sneaky, etc. Most of you are just an object to them. I know from experience.
@@rebeccalavoy6655 ...but that is not what soft white underbelly is about. It's about not being born in this environment and what brought you there. And it's about empathy bc that person could be anyone. And yes, I still think she's a great person that has a good core. And yes, you have to be tough on the street even if you didn't always choose this kind of life. It's always very comfortable to judge from the outside.
@@anaya1662 ...It is easy to have empathy from a distance. Empathy, is just feelings, until you put it into action. Don't come to me, about empathy, until you put it into practice. People, who don't put it into action, claim empathy, because they can feel good about themselves, in the safety of their own homes. They don't have to get their hands dirty, or put in any effort. I have helped these types of individuals. They are no more special, than azzholes who live in their own homes and drive vehicles, except that they don't have a roof over their head.
What an amazing woman. She has saved countless people from harm! That makes her a hero in my book. I wish her all the very best for her future, she deserves some good luck. Bless her!!!
A swimmer drowning in a sea of abuse and addiction. Keep your head above water Kristen. Your a likable person and I wish you the best.
This is the perfect metaphor. Well put.
Wow.
Can I wrap my arms around all her pain?
This interview hurt me the most. She’s been through so much 😢
I’m so sorry. My day was horribly empty but how can I EVER complain.
I feel so bad for this lady, she seems so cool person, nice and cute and kind. Wish you all the best girl
My grandpa is the most amazing man I have ever known in my life. He always told me that no matter hard life gets or how hopeless things may seem, "the sun will always come up tomorrow". To me this signifies that change and happiness is possible. The sun still waits for us no matter how difficult life can be. Therefore, happiness still waits for us no matter how difficult or painful life can be sometimes. We all deserve love and happiness. Thank you for sharing.
What a story. Blown away by Kristen’s courage in the face of everything she’s been through. She deserves a break and I’m positive she can turn her life around.
I’m rooting for you, Kristen!!
Last and lastest comment here yay
This man is a beast! I'm just goings to sleep and he's just posting this vid and starting his daily grind.
I hope your mother's day yesterday was wonderful, mark! I know your love and admiration for your own mom, who recently passed, has inspired this project. I remember seeing a post-secret card (for mother's day) years and years ago that said over a picture of mom&baby: "I love myself, Because you loved me first."
Videos can be scheduled. But yes, Mark is incredibly disciplined!
Mark is the man! Mark if you see this HMU 🤙🏼 let’s go on a date 😝
@@almo33YO they can be but knowing marks a$$ he’s probably uploading them individually every morning 😂
He’s hardcore!
@@astralfluxaf LMAO!!! your comment made me cackle! I really needed that, after staying up late on mother's day crying over the loss of my own baby 2 years ago.. Thank you, internet stranger :) 🤙
@@ewetn1 I'm sorry you were crying on mother's day hope your feeling better now.❤️🙂
From someone who came from trauma, survived abuse and is in recovery breaking generational trauma, these videos make me feel seen. Thank you, Mark for these videos. The world needs to see us.
I hope she can heal from all of the hurt and trauma she has endured in life and turn her life around.
Agreed.
I knew it! When Kristin said she lived with the swim coach, I knew in my gut she had been molested by him and basically it went all down hill from there. The person she trusted the most broke her trust and her innocence. Poor girl.
Wow I’m beyond proud of her for escaping that abduction but I’m so sorry she even had to go through something like that especially after having your childhood dream taken from you by someone she was supposed to trust. Stories like this truly break my heart. I’m sure her life would’ve been so different if she wasn’t taken advantage of like this 🥺💔
on 1996 someone tried to abduct 2 boys on south spain.
he is under a tree forever
@@blanco988 Big time!
But the Bible says that in the end of days, the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone witnessed The Christ Angel of the Solar System that fixed the whole world, declare that a man and a woman or a gay couple that ends up in jail because of child support entrapment is a God Throne Spirit Crime and then the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone will witness The Christ Angel fix the financial system and therefore no human that takes on the role of a parent will ever been threatened with imprisonment due to mismanagement of the economy.
Then The Christ Angel will also evict the soul of the prophet pastor named Dana Coverstone to the punishment planets that does have the Child Support Imprisonment System. There he will find his soul self in a few lifetimes as a human. He will then find his new soul self in jail for child support. That will be one of his punishments for his participation in God Throne Spirit Crimes on this earth.
For every drag queen that he offends that he feels offended by, is the amount of dicks he will learn how to suck as a macho male for Jesus.
@@blanco988 Some people just have empathy
@@MegNotTheStallion She does this every video
Despite her ordeals she still has this likable and bubbly way about her 💗😺
Pole dancing saved her life. I am at a loss for words. I just can’t imagine what she’s lived through. Sending her good vibes from here on out.
Her swim coach must have been a master groomer to convince her parents that moving their daughter in with him was a good idea. A sporting or any other type of possible future career should never trump a child's safety.
She's a tough cookie. Way too smart for Skid Row. Hope she has a moment of clarity and gets out, she does not belong there.
Different time period, this used to be more accepted and usually safe
@@btnhl I don’t think the abuse is very rare. Not too long ago it came out that a Olympic doctor had molested hundreds of teenage Olympic athletes all while their female coach knew it was going on. He got away with it for years so I think In that space the kids don’t tell as they trust all the people who are coaching them. Who knows how common it actually is.
@@btnhl Yes, the molesters' drug is attacking and raping their victims. They will not stop until someone stops them.
@@badxradxandy My daughter would never, under any circumstances, have been allowed to move in with a man regardless if he were the pope! And there was an abundance of pedophiles and rapists at that time.
Can’t believe you’re on the streets you’re so wise and strong. You can totally make a future for yourself
After all she's been thru she still has a positive attitude and love in her heart
"and now, i don't know what the end of the story is" 💔🙏🏽..
she thinks it's her fault she was abused for being too opinionated 💔😢.. it's not your fault, babe. God, please hold this woman in your loving arms and keep her heart close to yours 🙏🏽..
she is the same age as i am...I was addicted to opiates for 20 years of my life i now have been sober for 8 great years.... prayers for you
So you just stopped being addicted?
@@mildred714 no I've been sober im still an addict always will be
@@rosco600 exactly. Just cleaning it up. Because you said you WERE addicted.
@@mildred714 my bad i should have been more specific it was early in the a.m when i wrote that
@@rosco600 woke up before your addiction. I guess.
These interviews are completely changing my attitude about homeless and hopeless people
Kristen, I hope you have been able to rise above the addiction and all the trauma. You've been through so much! It is a testament to the fact that you are here for a reason. Please take care of yourself! I pray you find the truth in your heart: you are worthy of love, recovery and a good life. God bless you!
Shes so strong! She's been through so much, but yet still resilient. I'm sure she has many more. I'd love to hang out and just sit and listen to her stories.
She is so honest and well-spoken. A really wonderful woman.
What a sweet, smart lady. I hope she finds a way off the streets and away from the drugs and stealing.
Wow, she is quite beautiful, and very well spoken! 20yrs of dope use myself and been clean now for a 2yrs, proud of anyone who can break these chains!!!!!
Yeassss!! 🥳🥳This is absolutely amazing. I’m so proud of you. 💕 I love hearing about recovery.
I’m 7 years sober and clean from cocaine addiction. I can’t even believe I’m alive after also 20 years of addiction.
The part about going to Compton to find drugs because that’s what rap songs say.. lol! I feel for this gal. She seems like an actually good person. Her demons and past are just a hell of a burden to carry. I hope she can find her way out of the struggle and addiction cycle she’s in and get help.
Mark, can you help her?? She has sooo much to offer others. Kind, intelligent, introspective.
I am on my husbands account and I just have to say I am so touched by you and your words. You are such a smart woman. Also a sweet and kind empathic person which is so rare. Even with all of the scorn that has affected your life you continue to have empathy. I hope you can come out of this and change the world because you as a human being are unique and a world changer. You are not defined by your addiction ❤️
The severe trauma upon trauma is jaw-dropping and heartbreaking. I wish her to find sobriety and love. She deserves it, and she doesn’t know it.
I’m from Shreveport La & i want to apologize to you beautiful for the evilness that happened before and during your stay here,it’s small,violent & rough in this little town.. i pray nothing but peace,success for you ✨✨✨🥰🥰
That’s nice of you.
Kristen, your story reminds me a lot of my grandmother’s. A life full of pain, trauma, and unfairness, but she still had so much kindness and love to give like you do. She passed away a couple days after she agreed to go to therapy and focus on healing the wounds of her childhood and adult trauma. She never got to experience the happiness and the freedom from all of her pain that I wanted her to. It isn’t too late for you and I hope you can turn things around. I wish you all the best, because you deserve it ❤️.
I can see her in an education or human service job, nurturing and mothering the community. She’d be an amazing treatment counselor. In recovery, I found out that can be just as rewarding as having your own kids. Not to minimize her loss! But I lost a child and had secondary infertility, and it has been very healing to me to realize other people in recovery can be my “kids.” The love also comes back to you, just like having kids.
People also idealize motherhood a lot. You can do everything right and still your kids decide you are what went wrong with their life, or just don’t keep in touch!
With the right treatment and environment she could rise above this addiction. Her ability to survive is her Grit.
She needs to get in rehab. She is one of the most up front and honest people that speaks out about why she is addicted. Most cover it or make excuses. She doesn’t. I think there is hope for her if she want’s it bad enough. Good luck to you !
She is so wise, intuitive and absolutely capable of creating a life that gives her more dignity than the life she is living now. Rise in spite of those who have hurt you. Easier said than done but Kristin I believe in you.
Mark, thank you for these interviews, where else could we ever find out that these lives exists and helps us to put our own difficulties in context. Thank you!
Beautiful Kristen, I am prescribed drugs for depression. I have, since age 19, been in therapy - on & off. Mostly on.
Saw my therapist today. I’m 76. I don’t have depression. I have PTSD from severe abuse, physical & verbal, from toddler to adult. PTSD has no “cure.” You just learn the truth & hang on. I suspect you too have PTSD from the swim coach betrayal/rape & the kidnap etc. How could you not have it?
Street drugs are not any cure; they make it worse. But there IS help. The right combination of prescription meds & a skilled therapist.
I also want to say YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. No blame. No guilt. None. Start there. Good luck.
This woman is an excellent story teller. Natural public speaker
Far out theres some low lifes in this world , her swimming coach messed up her life , shes a lovely person God bless her and keep her and save her
Running away from your trauma is a natural instinct. Standing up and facing the nightmares is the only way to be free. Drugs are running away. Alcohol is running away. Thearpy if facing up to it. The harder road is running away makes you feel better for a bit but in the end only leads to more trauma and destruction. Facing the things you go through might be difficult at the start but long term will heal you.
this women deserves any help you may be getting ready to give her! seems to be very aware of things and have common sense!!
This woman is so talented. I really hope and pray she can kick the drugs.
i bet she has great neck!!
Talented ? Pshhhhh
So much pain. I can understand why she became an addict. To make her pain go away. She is broken. I hope she gets the help she needs. No one says when i grow up I want to be an addict
I noticed that a huge part of all these peoples' lives is loneliness. They have nobody to encourage and support them. They somehow attract drug dealers and pimps etc. Watching these videos make me want to give a hug to everyone and support as much as I can. Thank you Mark for letting your heros telling their lifestories.
we’re rooting for you kristen!
My heart absolutely breaks for her! She's the most genuine soul I've seen!
Great interview, thank you for sharing Kristin and Mark. I’m sorry for all the traumatizing events you have endured.
Awww…she seems like such a nice person. I hope she gets the help she needs..🙏🏻…
My heart goes out to Kristen. What a sweet soul she is.
It seems to me that sex offenders do more damage to the victims than almost any other crime. This poor girl could have been an Olympian and set for life! And some insecure POS, took all of that away for his disgusting wants. He deserves the same punishment as a murderer! He killed this poor soul!!!
Wat up Grams. For real. But our dopey government often times punish the non violent users harder that these damn sex predators that cause most of these problems. I guess being tough on drugs is a better political stance and campaigning strategy than being tough on rape. Probably cuz it’s not a crime that you can just point to the poor and the gangs for.
@@myeyeswentdeaf6213 no doubt about it! Thank God for the code of the streets! These people get handled 1 way or another! Sorry homie I have a daughter, I never feared anything,,, until the morning I saw my daughter crown! It was amazing! Tears of joy,,,but I also felt something I don't do well with! Fear and vulnerability! When I hear about these people, my Blood Boils!!! Thank God for a left handed Colorado cigarette! Lol!
@Gram #7 Word up! They get dealt wit in prison. Actually one time on the streets on 4th of July I was walking through a park and there was about 5 guy in their 30’s dusted, one of em butt ass naked all beating on this 14 year old girl. I was 20 at the time. Well I ran in swinging. I knew I was gonna lose but it gave the girl a chance to get up and run. I got a few of them real good but ultimately I ended up in the hospital with a dislocated shoulder and getting my head stapled back together. I saw the girl there in the same hospital and she was all thankful. I don’t know how far these guys got, but years later I found out she got into drugs after that and overdosed dead. Damn scumbags guys like that are. Weird story about her overdose is when her ‘friends’ saw she was overdosing they got scared and ran away and didn’t call 911. They put a friggin sign around her neck that said please call my mother and her mom’s phone number and left her in her car. She was found dead the next morning. That’s damn creepy.
@@myeyeswentdeaf6213 God dam, fucking street life can be dam cold! And people wonder why others want to numb them self, if they had memories like she did, they would be in the same place! I hope who ever left her, did get sober and now has to spend the rest of here lives helping others and trying to pay back a life that probably shouldn't have died.?.? That 1 horrible act caused a domino effect that eventually cost someone there life. That's why S.O. are an unforgivable crime!
I hope karma is a real motherfuckxx for all the dudes who harmed her, hope in prison they become a prison bitch, every day over and over again by a big black well hung dude. Just to feel what she felt every time
Listening to this woman just boosted my humanity level. I bet a lot of people will feel the same way. She's one strong person. I hope she can get help with the drugs and depression. I'd be depressed too.
It's so true that nothing turns out the way you think. For some reason I can relate to this lady.
She is so empathetic and intelligent. She deserves so much better. I hope you really helped her out Mark.
I loved this interview. Kristen, your opinionated, outspoken, strong character is what keeps you living today, it is not why various men in your life have hurt you. It has nothing to do with you.
I am so sorry you were never able to have the child you dreamed of. You deserve the world.
❤️ Keep your head up.
Society has utterly failed this poor woman at every turn!
"I was thinking, I know what to do with my body, what is wrong with this dude"? Holy shit, horrific experience. God bless
This lady is so strong but still so broken. She speaks openly about horrific experiences but can’t make eye contact while doing so. It speaks volumes of the shame she must still hold. This shame isn’t yours to carry! You didn’t do anything to make these people do these awful things, the shame belongs with them. You are a strong, articulate and open person. You deserve so much more. I hope so very much that you find your way to being whatever it is that makes you happy.
You are a brave and strong woman. Drugs are not the answer, you are right. Girl, get out of this life...you deserve better...much prayers and love.
I see how strong you are and believe you will beat this! I hope you will get a safe place to stay and a therapist to speak to. We all need help in some way and none of us is perfect 🙏🏼. There is a light around you 💛
I can't get my head around with all the things she's been through... it's more than a lifetime or a movie...WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN IS THERE? oh my god!!!!!life can be so hard on us and you deserve to be in a safe place for the rest of your life... I really hope you can find help...
omg, this woman is telling the truth. I can so relate to everything she is saying
I really like this lady. It saddens me that her life could be so different. Glad shes still around after what this poor creature has endured. My best wishes for Kirsten. Wish I could give her a hug
Praying for her recovery 🙏🙏🙏
I have a respectful and affectionate thought for this woman.
another survival story that not only blows my mind but makes me ask how do kids survive these horrors. life is so savage for so many children. addiction a tragic symptom pointing to some sick abuse. i continue to shake my head at the failures of adults when it comes to the stewardship of children. may all the wounded heard hear find healing, self love, and support in moving forward , away from skid row and addiction. it just kills me that every interviewee has so much worth so much wisdom so much to offer. this is the real pandemic; i pray these interviews lead to a better way for each of these individuals. thank you both. peace
Kristen, you are an inspiration. You have a disease and it’s hard to kick off. Specially in your shoes. I’m so sorry your life has been so hard. I hope it gets better ❤️
Wow! Amazing interview! Thank you for sharing your story Kristen! So much love in your ❤️. The story you shared about the dog (wanting to immediately care for the runt of the litter) - please remember this is PROOF that YOU ARE GOOD. Period. F the shame. Go back home if you want to. Be as kind to yourself as you are to others, even the runts … ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🕊
I wish I could help Kristen. Thank you for sharing your story. You have been through so much and we are rooting for you.
Kristen, I am also 42 and a child sex abuse victim. I struggle with a lot of anxiety and depression and have had addiction problems as well. I'm doing good with my family, but every day is a struggle. You seem so intelligent and genuinely kind. Take your parents help. Who cares about what " those people back home" will say. They are not important in your life, only you are. Take the help, you have so much potential. It's not too late.
Who TF leaves their kid to stay with a stranger just because he coaches?!?!
These stories always hit hard but it's always incredible to read these comments and see the love that we have for each other as humans and despite the chaos and division we see all around us, at our core we're loving and kind ❤️
What a lovely woman. My heart breaks for her.
I think you should take your dad up on his offer… I know it’s “embarrassing” but once you get passed that you’ll do so well and become the person people are amazed by. The person who was able to overcome the darkest nights.
You’ve already gotten this far and to be honest you’ve been through so much trauma it’s amazing that you’ve lived this long and still have such a beautiful mind and heart.
Don’t think about embarrassment… you are the most important person. One step at a time… but having a parent offer some help the way your dad has is probably one of the only ways people get better…
Go home sweety…. Go get better and start getting therapy. You are a beautiful soul with a beautiful heart… everything that happened to you is so awful.
You remind me of me in so many ways… and my dad was my saving Grace.
I have been s3xually assaulted/ r@ped hundreds of times and lots of violent traumatic times… constant.
I became a heroin addict for many years. I am now clean and I thank my dad so much. He’s the only one that stepped it up and really tried to help me and change the coarse of my life. I remember being so embarrassed and allowing my pride to hold me back. It’s completely normal… but I can tell you one thing and this is a fact. You have to just put your head down and accept the help. It’s going to change your life and you’ll be amazed on the other side just how happy you’ll become…
I literally wake up every day now just grateful that I have a roof over my head and I’ve been clean and I cleared out my warrants…
Life is so much easier when you’re not constantly looking over your back.
I know withdrawals are terrifying but if you get assisted medical detox it’s not AS HARD … and once you’re on the other side of that tough week… there’s no more physical pain. That’s when you can focus on healing all of the mental pain.
You got this! I really wish you so much luck and love! You deserve to give yourself more! I hope you can find a way out of this hard lifestyle… you still have a heart of gold.
🤗 🥰 🖤💫 sending you love ❤️
6 years for murder attempt. seriously someone can call that justice?
Its amazing how self aware and lucid you are. I hope that you can get clean and get your life back.
What a strong woman going through all that shit and surviving. She's deserves some happiness and a break in life.
Sending this woman some much needed good luck!!
Kristin if you are reading this you can get sober! You are so you are so deserving of that
You need to give yourself a break…don’t be ashamed.you are a survivor. Thanks for sharing.
The weird answer when asked "Why do you think you are attracting these bad situations, why do you think all this really bad stuff is happening to you?" She answers "I just speak my mind." Wrong answer. But, may be an indicator to the correct answer which is I just can't listen to people who are trying to help me.
Kristen - the part where you said you don’t have kids so you don’t see the point of what life will be or bring. YOU are worth it. Do things you love. Swim once a day if that feels good. Find a purpose for yourself and get into therapy with a good childhood trauma therapist. You have been through SO much and none of it is your fault. You are worth it and deserve happiness. 🖤😘
Wow you are an amazing woman. So much, too many traumatic events you have been through and look how strong this lady really is. Keep fighting and I pray 🙏 you get off the drugs because you are a beautiful soul. You are wise, strong and intelligent and deserve and can move forward. Good luck x
Gosh I wish we had an update on her, I'm looking through comments in hopes to see something, she's seems like such a sweet person and genuine
If she had stayed clean she could have been a great foster mother or youth worker. It's such a shame.
This show has truly taught me compassion! We are quick to judge but never listen.
Kristen that's absolutely horrific what you've been through. I hope you will get through this. You are such a strong lady.
Is there a woman out there that can help her get off the streets? She deserves a break more than just about anyone.
A woman?
@@nicolesawyer7117 Don't you think that men have caused enough pain in her life?
@@firefighterps2 @Phil K WOW imagine if, instead of gender, you chose race ("are there any whites...")
Blaming an entire gender for the actions of a few, is just as bad as blaming an entire race for the actions of a few.
So you think that all the cops, detectives, attorneys, judges, and jury's that helped capture and cage these demons were all women since you said "men" caused her pain.
The devil wears disguises and doesn't discriminate. Your comments are ignorant