When she said she’s ‘only on the fentanyl now for anxiety and almost off of it now too, ‘thank goodness’’ that is deep addiction talking. Just trying to minimize it as much as possible.
Yep, fentanyl is by far one of the most deadly, addictive substances someone can do, and justifying using it for that reason is super sad, especially for someone who's health and kids should be top priority, not drugs
yeah that was sad because it changed my view of her, less hopeful for the short term. Two years and she's still buying her own lie about it being not too addictive? IDK maybe she was lying to Mark for some ulterior motive, I honestly hope so and that she doesn't actually think that, because that is the thinking preceding more addiction not less.
She was used as a prostitute to settle family debts as a kid, from the sounds of it. It would be hard to find love for your own kids when your surrounded by people using and abusing you when you were a kid.
not to mention she was a child herself when she had them. I think she said she is 30 years old and has a 17 year old which means she was only 13 when she had her first child and 16 when she had her second child.
@@darlafortner284 Samantha said one child was born in 2014 the other one was born in 2017. She did say she’s 30 years old. Her children are approximately nine and six.
@@caribcarib4337 I thought she might be ready to get off the streets. It is very hard to estimate this things because opioids are one of the hardest drugs to stop.
@@guitarplayer1495 Gee… what did people do before social media? so people who want to release bottled up experiences just have to keep it bottled up until there’s an opportunity Mark comes along to allow you to spill it all over social media in front of the world? Nah… this ain’t it and you’re proof that common sense is not common enough.
I’ve withdrawn from it many times and let me tell you, it’s hell on earth. It lasts up to 10 days. It starts with sweating but slowly moves to the worst physical, mental and emotional pain imaginable. No way she’s ever fully withdrawn from it. Her take on it will be much different when that day comes
@@tallyemup2016That’s what I was thinking, she doesn’t have a clue how bad it gets. I came off pain pills and that was horrible, can’t imagine fentanyl.
I've been through withdrawal from xanax after being on it for over 20 years it's been the worst year of my life.....also depends on how long ppl have been on fetnol ..withdrawal lasts longer 😢n it's helll
It’s crazy because every single person you interview on this channel I see a little bit of myself in, one way or another. These people are beautiful. Your work is truly beautiful, Mark. Sending love, light, happiness and blessings their way.
"Sending love, light, happiness and blessings their way." might aswell send farts in the wind, at least then theres a chance of a molecule of your fart actually touching her skin.
@@notwelcome7795 Don't be rude. According to the laws of physics fart will touch them no matter where it is sent from :) Have a good day or night dude.
@@notwelcome7795 If everyone was nice to others, this place would be so much better... The thing about fart is not my theory, physics teacher told us that gasses spread over immense distances if given enough time. think of butterfly effect which is similar in some ways.
So much grief came up in her as she said she gave up on her kids. In the first moment you think this is cold, but then you can see the deep feeling overwhelms her and she tries to keep it down. 😢
That’s the first step. Putting your hands up and ask for help. That’s amazing. I’m 9 yrs clean. It’s a hard road, I’m not going to lie but a life on drugs is deadly, I didn’t ever think I deserved a good life. It took me a while to believe in myself but support and caring people helped me love myself again. I wish you the best.
It’s heartbreaking knowing she think she’s already failed her children. I hope she gets through this quickly and pursues a good life for her and her kids.
She doesnt even know how old her kids are...at that point she has failed them. Doesnt mean its too late forever, but she has most definitely objectively failed them. Short of forgetting their name, forgetting their ages is kind of a big deal.
She admits to failing them. And if she can find a way to bring herself back, maybe she can connect with her kids and keep them from following her path. I hope she can. I am cheering for her.
This channel is the looking glass into the real world. From the comfort of our lives we are permitted to grasp a view of the real world without the manipulation of media sources trying to push their agenda. Our heart can only pity these poor souls. Thank you for doing this.
There is a lot she's not disclosing about herself and her chidrens' backgrounds. She's '30' and the ages of her children are 12, 14 and 17. Think about that, carefully.
@@richardmartinez5032 Did you even listen to what she said??? Yes, she did say she's 30, but she also said one was born in 2014, and the other was born in 2017. She doesn't even have three kids. Depending what month they were born, she has a 9/10 year old, and a 6/7 year old.
When she said she didn't want her kids to be with her it broke my heart...THEN, as she started to tear up and say she "gave up", that changed everything. She gave up on herself. She didn't think she was a good Mom, didn't deserve it or wasn't fit. I can tell she loves her children but it's not about not wanting them. It's about the guilt she carries and the low self worth that she thinks she wouldn't be good enough for them. Samantha, if you ever read this, I am a Mom. Had my kids around the same time as you. Have gone through some things similar, very tough, situations and, TRUST ME, you can get through this and can be a good Mom but it's all up to you. It's all within you. Time will build confidence, trust and love within yourself and it will flow to others. From one Momma to another, we got your back 🙏🏼💜 Take care! From 🇨🇦
I pray for her 🙏 When she said she gave up on her kids, You could see the pain, guilt and heartbreak in her eyes. When she said she was the "little mama" of the group, taking care of them, making sure they were okay and that no one does too much, made me wish so much for her that she could see the potential she has on being a mother if only she would get clean and realize she could have been a great mother to her kids. 😢💔
Yes. and still could significantly help her children by finishing getting clean. She's almost there. She seems to have more potential than most. She might just need a good therapist.
What a beautiful woman! My heart broke when I saw her eyes change after Mark said if she wanted kids in her future. Her answer is so raw and so honest.
You do look like a basketball player, Samantha! Please keep in mind what they are doing to fentanyl and stay away from it if you can. You look pretty healthy overall, I wish for you to find a way out of using drugs and on the path toward the better life that you mentioned. God Bless 💞
Trust me @Michael, you can do whatever you put your mind to. I believe in you and I believe in the resilience and the courage and the strength that us addicts possess.. the only thing you should be worried about is putting one foot in front of the other. You have so much life left to live, and your children need you to be coherent
She could change her whole life around with the right help. This one deserves a chance. If she’s get sober she could have everything. She seems like she’s a genuinely good person. I wish Mark would propose if she gets clean some real help a hand up.
I totally agree. I wish Mark would help her find sources then let her go from there. I honestly feel a hunch that she can make it through to the other side with patience and time.
Samantha, the life of your dreams is possible. It truly is. If you want your children back, you can work to get them. Nothing is beyond reach if you are willing to put in the work. I am rooting for you.
I'm less than an hour away from Greenback. Really seems to hit differently when it's so close to home. Praying for Samantha and everyone else who's lost out there.
Greenback's football team used yo be no joke. We (South Pittsburg) have played them several times and it's always a battle of two rough ass little town duking it out. Whenever I see someone from Tennessee in this series I always wish they would come home and try to put their lives back together.
That 'forced' smile during the whole interview broke my heart. Good people are often 'beaten down' because others around them are so corrupt and selfish.
All the people sitting in their warm homes judging this poor woman … if you had listened at the beginning as to what she had to do … she’s had a very difficult life. As she said she couldn’t drag her children into it and she signed away her rights. Seriously listen and stop being so judgemental.
Absolutely, as the saying goes hate the sin not the sinner. 99% of people haven't dealt with these issues, so you really shouldn't be judging people on these channels. Not saying they're all just victims however. It is very sad to see parents care more about drugs then their health and kids
She' s beautiful and honest. It' s important to be honest in her vulnerability... But I do know she knows that she deserves better and she will make it.
Her tears say so much. She loves her kids, clearly. She doesn't want to go through possibly losing them again and putting them through more trauma. I wish could pull her out of that hole she's in. Im rooting for her.
I call BS on loving her kids so much, she didn't even know how old they were and said she could easily get off drugs but she put drugs before raising her kids.
@@1110karin That's fine. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I disagree, as someone who has seen many lives turned upside down by these drugs. If you know how they hijack the brain, you'd know that an addict needs to go through AT LEAST 90 days sober before neuroplasticity begins to take place in the addicted brain. This means that neural pathways are rewired and reformed, but it takes a long time of sobriety and therapy before even becoming "normal" again. It's one step at a time. She has to be rehabilitated before she can get her children back. You have to see it from her point of view before "calling BS"
It might be a little off subject, or maybe some actions touches me more than words, but seeing her lighting up what's left of that cigarette at 8:00 seems to tell a long hard story by itself.
Good Morning Everybody!👋🥸or whatever time it is for ya in your part of the world. Special shout to Samantha, AND TO ALL of YOU around the world struggling with this addiction sh**, just like I am, just like many of us are, this isn’t a uniquely American problem. Peace!, Love!, and Respect!, from a chilly 59° 6:15am morning on the streets of NYC to you, and wherever in the world🌍 you are, my SWU fam.
Good morning to Everyone.. 3 hours behind NYC and 1 hour behind Colorado. In Arizona, 60° right now... Nightime into mid morning finally started getting cooler here starting yesterday! Can't sleep, trying to kick the crap... Hope everyone has the best day ever!
GooD Morning, thanks for the shout out, currently in rehab here in Augusta, Ga. 9 months clean so far, yet I fight the cravings everyday all day.... smh continue to strive for sobriety
How could Mark neglect to probe deeper when she said her dream as a child had actually been to save the outcasts of the world? I was so curious as to exactly how that dream had looked to her. I think it would have been so interesting to hear more about that. Love Mark, but sometimes he just skips right past the most interesting comments. Then again he does interviews constantly, so maybe some days he's just tired and off, as anyone would be.
Samantha grew up in a chaotic family and, as a child, she naturally identified with outcasts because she was one herself. Sadly, she's still an outcast
Decriminalization of prostitution of those who are adults NOT being trafficked should become a thing. I wouldn't want my friends or family to do it, but like she said it's their choice. It's sad about a mom not wanting their kids. I have 3 special needs kids and it's hard but I couldn't imagine them being away from me
Samantha, you can do this!! You have great value. You are a beautiful person. Even though someone did you wrong, it was not your fault, it was their evil way of looking at life. They used you and abused you. You do not look at life the same way they do. You are caring and compassionate. You are smart and tender-hearted. I am believing in you to discover your inner beauty and your value.
6:33 "Just a little sweaty, just a little groggy. People are just lazy"? Quitting fent, or any opiate for that matter is hell on earth. I hope no one is really listening to her thinking its sound advice. Please dont.
Don't try them in the first place, first its fun, then reality quickly sets in. or maybe it doesn't because you od'd from some of the most deadly drugs on the planet
God bless her wanting to save the world 🌎 Baby girl, the world needs you now more than ever. I'd hate to see someone so special and full of love for everyone else, give up on herself. The world needs you ❤️
I wish the best for you Sam. You are halfway to sobriety already….keep fighting and get your life back and get back to your babies. They will always need and want their momma. Stay safe.
It takes work and dedication to raise kids. If you’re life is taking drugs on Skid Row, they are much better off in a home with people who can raise them. Sometimes giving them up is the most loving thing to do so they can have a chance at a normal life. Not everyone wants children.
@@Gram820 That can be great but not foolproof, when the time comes the parents gotta be there and be responsible, not do destructive shit like drugs and punish kids who didn't ask for their situation. Honestly if you can't deal with the reponsibility of being a parent don't have kids.
Oh Samantha. I hope you know how loved you truly are. I haven’t seen you in so so long. Probably 10 years. I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through. I miss you, friend. Praying for complete recovery and restoration over you.
I think Mark was talking about the 'tricks' seeking therapy in the form of sexual relations. The tricks are a major part of the problem imho. Seeking a 'therapy session' is no justification.
Samantha reminds me a little of Miley Cyrus. I can tell she's been through alot more than she wants to talk about. I hope she can get clean, and away from the streets 🙏
Please include subtitles. I honestly couldn’t understand her. I had to turn on auto-generated subtitles, but they weren’t accurate. I also had to slow down the video to hear the questions.
I'm a bit hard of hearing, so I turn on the closed captions and turn up the volume (if necessary.) You're right, the CC's are not accurate, but together with listening, it's pretty easy to understand anyone.
I cracked when she cracked! Damn that was a painful moment. I wish you all the best Samantha. Don't Give up on your kids....they haven't given up on you. And the world needs you in it!
@@jjonez787 you are right but I can't seem to get over how many people think she would be a good mom or her kids need her. The best decision she did was giving up her kids.
Drug addiction is a mental issue in which the addicts have no control. They need to be committed to psychiatric wards. Mental health and drug addiction is the #1 issue in America. Crime, government spending, broken families, etc. all lead to this issue.
Its a problem is getting worse. All of it stems from trauma that could have been resolved early on, playing catch up is no way to solve issues like addiction and mental health.
The most important thing she’s learned in life is that she has always been like a little momma to everyone…? I’m too sleepy to rewind and listen again, but I’m pretty sure that’s a summation of what she said at the end. Yet she has no aspirations to get better and get out of this rough patch in order to help her kids. She even said that they are NOT better off where they are now, with the guardian that she signed them over to. My compassion runs thin with this woman… her nails look gorgeous and she has nice, clean clothes on; and she even said she’s a germophobe and can’t go to a shelter bc it’s gross. Well, does she know the conditions her kids are living in? As a fellow germophobe, for that reason alone, I can barely fathom bringing my kids to dinner at other people’s houses! Hers are somewhere that she even said is NOT a better off place. I didn’t find any hope or beauty in this woman or her interview, other than the childhood dream of saving the world. Wonder if those were just words, or if they really were her strangled dreams?
No one is forced to be a parent. She chose to have kids, though, and then she abandoned them. They are suffering. If you don't want kids, don't have kids.
I’ve never heard someone so cavalier about opiate withdrawal. When coming off pain pills, that was freaking horrible! I don’t generally consider myself as being “lazy” either.
She couldn't even tell him how old they were, only what year they were born. They are a thing of the past to her now and she has forgotten about them. Dispicaple and sad.
you were a little girl trafficked. This is complex ptsd & betrayal trauma. I'm so sorry that you were abandoned. Your dad was not a good man honey. You deserved so much more❤ And it was never your fault Hope you realise you are still young ❤ and learn to treat yourself with fierce self compassion darling
Um, did you listen to the same interview? This chick was anything BUT well spoken. Maybe it’s the drugs but she came off as uneducated and not remorseful of anything she’s done. She says it’s so easy to get off drugs and the people who get sick are “just lazy” But shes been living homeless at SkidRow for 2 years….
