Fentanyl Addict interview-Ashtyn 

It strikes me how polite she is. She never stood a chance, poor girl. I wish you the best of luck and remember it’s never too late to turn your life around ❤

This girl is right there man…she’s only 24, no kids…she has a chance. Please help her get into a good rehab

Even being homeless and her hair all knotted in a sloppy bun, you can tell how pretty she is. Her demeanor is like a little angel. If this is how she is as an adult, I can only imagine how sensitive and sweet she was as a little girl. She was traumatized by her crappy upbringing, probably takes drugs to control her anxiety now. I pray she gets help, she has so much potential.

It's interesting how she answers every question like she is writing a response to an essay question.

Imagine the desperation when an 18 yr feels running off with a 50 yr old homeless guy is her best option. Wishing you all the best. Hope you get clean.

She’s so ethereally beautiful, and has such a calm, sensitive energy. Tragic the horror she was exposed to as a child that’s led to her unfortunate circumstances. Im in tears watching this and really hope the best for her and that she recovers from her addictions. 😢🙏🏻

This one is so painful to watch. With some redirection, she has so much potential. Great interview. I’m amazed how real and open some of these people are.

She needed for her dad to love her. She’s a wonderful person. There’s a gigantic hole in her heart where the dad’s love should be.

My heart weeps for this girl. I've been there and know how hard it is. But never give up hope. When you're ready you can change your life. I just hope that she stay's safe until that time comes. I wish her all the best.

This one was hard to watch. She’s so beautiful and so polite; and is filled with pain. She needs a big, giant hug from a caring community who can help her get away from her current situation and set her on a better path. I hope that happens for this beautiful soul. She more than deserves it since it sounds like she’s never had it.

You can't help but notice immediately - her beauty. Stunning! Very well mannered and almost graceful at times. You can hear the hopelessness and despair in her voice and a resolve that this is the only life she will ever live. My heart weeps for her as she never had a chance. Life truly is not fair!! Shes very young. I pray 🙏 she finds her way before it's too late. The Fentanyl crises is at an all time high and taking the lives of so many young people today. Thank you Mark ~once again for bringing the opioid addiction to light. Now how do we fix it? ✨️💗✨️

She still has her youthful looks and her mind is still ok. There's hope for this girl yet. She managed to escape perverted men growing up. Go girl and make a future for yourself. God bless.

After being 1 year sober, it still brings me to tears it’s like I see myself in these women . I struggled so much. I hope she can dig her self out of addiction. it’s never ever easy. Thank you for sharing everyone’s stories!

Ashtyn needs love. Deserves love. All the love in the world. Self love most of all. So sad to see her wither away living on the streets where is anything but love. Praying for this beautiful human being to be able to turn things around. Wishing you well Ashtyn 🧡🧡🧡

She seems to be such a wonderful person. I love how she's thoughtfully choosing her words and still being so connected to her emotions. She is way too intelligent to throw her life away. I'm sure she can start over again with some help. Unfortunately, she's not thinking about quiting, yet. Hopefully, soon.

This girl has been through SO much and has so much working against her. Life really isn't fair. And yet, at 13.18 she astounds me with the wisdom she has about life. I know she's in a really dark place right now and maybe it feels very lonely, but I hope she knows that she still can and does contribute to the world in very wonderful ways. I hope anyone who is at a low point in life can remember this.

This woman could easily get into modelling. Absolutely stunning. Very polite and quiet. I feel for this woman. Really shows the hold that addiction takes on your life. I hope you’re able to follow-up with Ashtyn. I’m both intrigued and nervous to see how her story develops. Love.

What a beautiful, intelligent, sensitive soul. I hope she gets the help she deserves, to turn things around.

She's stunning and never stood a chance. She is so well spoken and calm. I hope someone sees this is in the area and can help her!

She has so much grace. Absolutely heartbreaking, I'll be praying for her.

Absolutely heartbreaking. Poor kid. Please be safe.

Ashtyn, I hope you read this. You are so beautiful and intelligent. Don’t let this drug addiction be your story. You can break the cycle and LIVE a new life! I’m Praying that God gives you strength to overcome this ❤️

I'm 439 days clean today from Opiate pain pills. I've never used fentanyl except for when I was anesthetized with it for surgery three times and Ashtyn was right when she said it's a dark lonely place when you use because I can remember that I was in a dark place and I can remember not being able to see anything. I was in a place so dark I count see in front of me and then I started seeing a picture that was coming in and I felt peaceful and then I woke up in the surgical recovery area and had to fight to breathe. I don't know why or what brought the hallucination on but it was weird and I never used fentanyl except for when I was anesthetized. It always scared me and I never sought it out because I was already playing with fire because of the other opiates I was addicted to

She is stunningly physically beautiful as well as articulate she could have such a bright future I hope she gets help rehab trauma therapy etc

Ashton's story is so incredibly tragic and rings true for so many of the young addicts on the streets who came from such disturbed childhoods. She has not even been afforded the possibility of recovery from the chains of her addiction. If she was given the chance to to into a rehab program that deal both with her addiction as well as her lifetime of trauma she might be able to lift her eyes up probably for the first time in her life in sobriety, and see the real opportunities she has to live a more productive and drug free life. God bless you Mark for all you do to bring these issues to light and hopefully guide the political decision makers to provide more funding for dealing with the needs of these young traumatized addicts on the streets. Their pain is palpable and resonates so strong to that entire population of throwaway kids.

These interviews are so informative, relatable and life-changing. It’s like a free college course into human psychology. The courage and strength it takes for these individuals to talk about these things is amazing!! regardless, if they are in it to get paid or not, these interviews are helping not only other individuals who are addicted, but also helping those who love someone who is addicted. It brings such a light to mental health and spreads so much awareness around the correlation between generational trauma, mental health and addiction. I pray she finds the light ❤

From the very beginning Mark identified and highlighted how big a role feelings of shame play in addiction. It’s heartbreaking to see Ashtyn carry that and thank you for sharing her story. ❤

She only 24 years old she has her whole life ahead of her. I'm wishing her all the best

I hope we can receive a follow up. She’s precious and I deeply hope she finds a way

she’s one of the most honest. she just said “I don’t even think about quitting” and I cannot judge her, nobody who’s not in the same situation can. I hope she finds a way to survive and let her demons go.

*Thank you mark for bringing these people's story to light. I really hope that she gets the help that she needs and can get off of that stuff. All my family members are addicted I pray for them as much as her today.*

I can’t believe an old friend experienced such things and was pushed down this path… Ashtyn if you are reading these, you mentioned if someone told you to quit you would and I’m telling you to quit. I know it’s a hard path to take but I hope you are able to find the courage to do so and I hope we cross paths again ❤

My heart aches for her! I pray she gets the help she needs before it's too late for her.

What a beautiful person crippled by family circumstance. If given an even chance , she would have had a normal life like the rest of us, very sad..

She breaks my heart. She’s such a special person. I pray she gets help and gets clean. Bless you Ashtyn 🙏

Thank you for sharing SWU. That is a heartbreaking story of life. Best of luck to Ashtyn and pray that she is able to seek and fulfill the life she wants to live

She is obviously in extreme pain and needs professional and compassionate help immediately. Since Mark is conducting the interview please direct this sad girl to the right channels.

As a father of a daughter, this is so heartbreaking...and terrifying.

I'm hoping this girl straightens her life out. We lost our oldest granddaughter to fentanyl after years of trying to save her. It is truly a dead-end road.

Beautiful soul, Really hope she gets the support she needs

There’s still hope for her, Mark please help this girl. ❤️

He’s 30 years older but then he can’t support himself

I love how open and honest she is. I wish her the best.

I've been away from this channel for few months because my mom was dying and she died a week ago. I was her sole caretaker. She was still able to take care of her personal needs but was a hermit basically and couldn't drive. She fell a couple months ago and broke her back and it was downhill from there....So I lived with her while I raised my daughter and never was able to move on bc one thing after another happened. Anyhow she got us trapped in a cult when I was a kid. I'm happy I faced my traumas and feelings toward her over the years. There's certain level of accountability that my mom refused to face within herself and is why she became a hermit. All these people on drugs basically have been so traumatized as kids. It's hell of a tough job to heal yourself but it's possible. It was unbelievably hard to face my mom all these years but I became at peace with her in the last few years. Nothing will come of your life unless you face things head on. Drugs are just a distraction. But I feel sad for people who have had it so hard that it's nearly impossible to come out of that self induced hole. The one thing you need to do is take your own power back from whatever or whoever you gave it away to. Self accountability is literally the only way to come full circle and heal.

I’m praying for a new beginning for you Ashtyn. You deserve so much.

This is truly heartbreaking. I'm lost for words.

This gorgeous gorgeous girl was traumatised from the time her mother gave birth to her. I pray that she gets the will to fight. She deserves so much 🤍

Ashtyn you are so beautiful and gracious. I truly wish that you receive the help to recover.

This was the hardest one to watch. Sending love and strength to you Ashtyn.

Wow. After watching hundreds of these, I'm not sure I've ever felt so bad and wanted to help someone more than Ashtyn. Because she seems so genuinely good on the inside still, but so helpless at the same time, because of the firm grip addiction has on her. God. I wish I could clone myself, so that one of me could stay with my family and raise my sons with my wife --- and the other me could go try to help all of these people. 99% of these people were just deprived of love. And a part of me thinks that SOME could be saved by love still, especially the young ones; maybe they're still salvageable and able to be saved. But maybe I'm just being naive. Either way, I wish I could befriend all of these people and help them take accountability for themselves, love them, and help them climb out of the dark. I wish I could have came to this realization before I started my own life. Instead, I now try to take these lessons and apply them to my own boys, so that hopefully I can provide them with an upbringing of love, so that they never have to travel the dark paths that so many of your interviewees have, Mark. Keep up the great work brother. What you do makes a difference. This type of awareness is what the whole world needs to see and know. Because maybe they'll want to help OR they'll want to raise their families and lead their lives better. That is the hope.

Absolutely heartbreaking. She seems so completely lost, alone and depressed. Why is there no help for these people.

Bless her she's so softly spoken and had such a traumatic up bringing

Lots of thanks to Mark for the time and work he puts in to keep reminding us how real it is out there. Much props

Heartbreaking to see her cry over her sister’s death. There’s always hope Ashtyn. Praying for you to be able to heal from this addiction. Remember that God loves you very much ❤️

What a beautiful person, on the inside and out. She deserves so much more than the life she is settling for. She is so young and still has a chance to turn her life around! 💗

She is honest and sweet, not equipped to deal any of this. She is screaming for help. Poor Girl.

Heartbreaking loss…grieving the life you could have had is hard

What a stunning woman. My heart goes out to her, she has so much to offer this world. I pray she can get out of this lifestyle and have the life she deserves. Xx

Her light just seems so dim 😔

Poor girl. She has so much potential, that "boyfriend" is just dragging her deeper and deeper. I hope she finds the strength to get away from him and get a better life!!!

Very sad. She needs to find a decent person to take care of her. Difficult in her situation of course . Also whether she accepts the help.

Ashtyn!! You’re only 24 so there’s all the hope in the world left for you!! Please try and help this girl like you try and help everyone you’re talking to in this channel ❤

Run run run. He’s not got your best interest at heart. He’s old enough to be your grandpa. 😢🤷‍♀️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I'm a middle aged man, this brings tears to my eyes. She's lovely. She deserved so much better.

I need more of Ashtyn, this girl is beautiful and I hope she can get help ☹️!! My heart is breaking!!

What a beautiful girl and she doesn’t even know it. Her life has been so traumatic. Please do a follow up someone in the LA area needs to help this child.

Ugh. Heartbreaking and real. If you want to keep clean keep looking at the harsh realities, it's helped me. I pray she helps herself and others help her get there out this. Fingers crossed she makes it

She’s beautiful and obviously kind and well mannered. It’s so sad she got sucked into such a life when we was so young. I hope someone takes her under their wing and she finds the strength to get clean.

Thank you for the interview Ashtyn and SWU

Ashtyn, having 7 days without fentanyl will Always be your success! I'm sorry about the death of your beloved sister. Stay safe.❤️❤️❤️

Sending so many prayers and love to this beautiful angel 🙏🏾

I think about Ashtyn often since first seeing this interview, and I’m hopeful for the day we get a positive update. What a beautiful soul.

What a lovely, polite and beautiful young woman. I wish I could help her 💔

Just please don't get pregnant!!! edit: Although Ashtyn is only 24, she's already experiencing what most would consider rock bottom. She's in an extremely vulnerable position and I fear for her safety. When asked what her biggest fear was, she said "death from an overdose" which is good bc a lot of people in her situation just give up all hope of ever getting off drugs and living a happy, healthy, productive life. I'm curious why she can't stay with her boyfriend, unless he's homeless too. 30 years is quite a huge age different between them but that's her business--i just hope he's not taking advantage of her or forcing her to do anything that she doesn't want --or worse. Ashtyn, if you're reading this, please get help before anything bad happens to you. You have your whole entire life ahead of you, so please don't waste it!

Get AWAY!!from the boyfriend! He doesn't care about you if he cannot provide u safety with a home! Especially at his age! Please trust this. Also I'm on suboxone and that's a hell of an addiction as well. God bless u girl 🧡

Poor baby girl. I’m sorry you were never given the love and protection you deserved at such a young age. I wish I could hug you. 🥺 You don’t have to live this way ..this isn’t your destiny. 🙏🏼 ❤️ I pray you find the courage and strength to get out from under the demons you battle with. One day at a time sweet girl. ❤️

she’s so polite & manor-able. has a great speech ethic .

WOW! Despite her lack of upbringing due to no parental love, nurture or being cherished & her predicament that's now her life, she's scrubbed up nicely taking pride in herself, white teeth, so polite, dressed decent (other than the slippers) you could take her on your arm into someones home or a venue, (probably turn some heads in a good way, to-boot) & no one would know her pain/story. Ashtyn! - You probably won't ever read these comments, but your story had me close to tears & I'm so so sorry. You, from a young age, have been let down by the very people that should've cared for & protected you. This predicament you're in, is NOT YOUR FAULT! others that have watched this interview a lot of us understanding what you'd have gone through either directly or indirectly. My take, is while watching you (about 4+ min's in) is I see the conflict in your mannerisms & eyes that you're fighting the demons while answering questions. Your'e 24 (at time of interview) you have your looks, most of your faculties it seems & beautiful nature that radiates outward even in this vid'. I & others here do hope you or a mentor can get 'you' sorted & your life turned around ASAP as you have your whole life ahead of you. You 'are' part of the future, have a good head on your shoulders & have something to contribute however small. (((((( hugs)))))) thoughts & best wishes winging their way over from the U.K. to you, hoping you get the help you need & for you to realise & release your potential in life.

Ashtyn radiates sadness and hopelessness throughout. While she appears thoughtful and self aware, there is very little hope of chance she can recover from the only thing she has ever known her entire life. Listening to her, and many of the others interviewed here, it is clear that generational addiction has its roots in genetics. Fentanyl has remapped the neural synapses of these addicts, and this alone makes it virtually impossible for an addict to be free, and clean of the drug. This is the most evil of drugs to ever hit the streets. At least heroin is a plant derived alkaloid, but this synthetic CCP manufactured death-blow flowing through the open border is a weapon against Americans.

This is very heart breaking 💔 😢 Praying for you sweetheart 🙏

that poor girl. that interview is fucking heartbreaking. my heart goes out to her

She's amazingly literally minded

Sweet girl what you have gone through is not your fault. I’m am so sorry that you were not given guidance and a fair chance at reaching your beautiful potential. It’s never too late and we are supporting you with our loving energy

I truly appreciate a lot Mark asking the question time and again in each interview "what would you have done differently if you had chance" and it only serves one purpose: most of these people never had any possibility to even dream about a different life. Let alone chance or opportunity, they never even had a chance to imagine a different situation for themselves. their imagination about themselves so crushed. I kinda know how it is. And Mark asking them the question, they probably see themselves in whole different light for the first time. Powerful.

Heartbreaking! Very difficult to watch. I really hope that she has enough strength at some point to commit herself to a treatment program, and get clean. She also could benefit from a good therapist to process the lifelong trauma that she has endured. I hope that she gets help soon b/c she is young enough to turn her life around. Life has dealt her a lot of lemons; however with the right mindset and hard work I believe that she can turn things around.

I wish see could realize that she has the world in her palm, that at her young age and with her natural beauty that literally anything is possible for her. Its not too late, she can do anything she puts her mind to.

Thank you for sharing your story. You seem to have a strong spark. Please keep trying to improve your life- it may take a few tries but you are strong

What a tragedy this young ladies life has been. She is so young to have gone through the trauma life has thrown at her. She is very pretty & well spoken. She needs to get into a rehab recovery program now, but has no one to advocate for her. I hope, & pray for someone that will help her start healing herself & get off that devil drug that is a sure death sentence. All my love to you sweetheart. Lisa Sargent in Utah.

Good morning from San Francisco. Enjoy your weekend folks!

You poor child. You were never given a decent foundation as a child and instead were surrounded by selfish indulgence. Please get help and get away from your old boyfriend. You are beautiful and damn well deserve a beautiful life!

Wow! The way she speaks is so unique and she is so sweet and well mannered with all the potential in the world, also she is absolutely gorgeous. I really hope the someone helps her.

Be present for your kids. Love and make them feel safe. It’s not about quantity but quality. Do your best and they should be set on the right path.

You are beautiful inside and out. I pray that you find the help you need ❤

Beautiful girl that deserves a beautiful life .she made me cry 😢

i love your interviews with all these fascinating people whove seen alot of struggle. I hate how everyone in comments has to comment on whether your interviewees are 'pretty' or 'attractive'... its so shallow and hardly the important thing when you listen to the things these people have survived.

For people like Ashtyn, would it be possible for a hospital to keep her for long enough to get sober? By helping repress withdrawal symptoms etc. Would it allow her to find new perspective and turn her life around? I'm assuming she would ask for help if she could, am I wrong there? She did go through withdrawal for 7 days on her own, so she clearly is strong-willed. How do people like her get out of a life like that?

Mark, I really appreciate that day in and day out you listen and watch the plight of these people. I hope you find positive energy somewhere else. Ashtyn and her sisters had little chance of escaping that hideous childhood of drugs and neglect. A big question mark remains as to why one person is more resilient than the other and, in the case of Ashtyn and her other sisters, does not fall into drugs. I wish Ashtyn to get out of this handed down vicious cycle and have many better and more constructive experiences in the future...I feel sorry for Ashtyn...

That cigarette addiction is a sad reality for a lot of kids I know a lot of my friends who smoke because their parents smoke both of my parents smoke you know

Its like shes just reading a script, so monotone and void of emotion, and drone like. Its truly sad

I can hear emptiness and pain in her voice so sad.