"I've been kidnapped, trafficked, and stabbed and shot" | Drug addict interview in Kensington 

I lived with this kind of toxic codependency for almost 10 years. It's very bittersweet. We shot dope together, chased drugs together, and got high together. We committed crimes together, went to jail together, and got clean together. We struggled to stay clean together, and relapsed together. The love was very real, very raw, and very tangible. Probably even more so than the love between a straight edge couple because of the amount of pain and sorrow we willfully brought on ourselves and endured through together. The same pain that ultimately tore us apart from each other forever. So, it's definitely true love and real love, but it's certainly not healthy or prosperous love. At all. Nothing good and pure can stay alive in a world of constant, repeated evil and deception. And that's what drugs are-- evil and deception.

She's very right about people testing you on the streets. They prey on the weak

I remember Dawn. Been in the game for years. Wish her the best. As I was writing this comment, I decided not to comment on her looks. But then, Dawn and Art acknowledged her looks. She looks good despite being on the streets as long as she has. If she got clean, she would look even better.

No woman should be violated like that. No body for that matter.

19:28 Yooooo, he said she looks like she's a linebacker!!! 😂🤣 Had me cracking up over here yo! I like him. I could sit and rap with these two for hours.

Glad to see you’re still around Dawn, I have faith you can make it out of there

"I dont think u can smoke in the video" "then ill just hit this rq" me asffff lmfaooo

So sad.Ryan and Dawn could be living the American Dream.....intelligent, beautiful people!

Sad, I am addicted too. But function, thank god, with home and job. All those people on the streets. Just breaks my heart

Dawn could be a smoke show if she cleans up.

That place is FUCKED

Addiction is so strong....I look at how exhausted she is...they ate being killed by thoz crazy drugs...it's no longer drugs...so sad....

What I learned when I was homeless is that everyone has a story.

Next update the dude won't have a leg.

The fact they can laugh & love is amazing. The lady has unbelievable potential & patience.

Oh wow, my birthday is February 21 1984, a day before hers and I'm 40 as well. We were born 1 day apart and I can relate with her struggle. I know that afflicted, defeated look all too well. I wore it on my face for years. You literally feel less than zero-- which is the title of an amazing 80s movie about drug addiction starring Robert Downey Jr, BTW...

Zylazine? Or however you spell it....ahhh crazY.

Omg at 40 you already get (u look good for ur age)

Jesus ❤s you Dawn & Ryan

That's not a love story my friend that's a horror story,there's a syringe lying on the ground I wouldn't be sitting down and I'm an addict a functioning addict I've worked all through my addiction but it's still a hard life my body feels beat up at 45 working with chainsaws all my adult life has left me physically in bad shape and addiction hasn't helped,these people are having clothes hot food and all the clean injecting stuff they can possibly carry and the thing that brings them out of an overdose forgot it's name,I'm sorry but that's just enabling them to survive on the streets longer help them get roofs over their heads where they can live like that behind closed doors imagine how the people that have to live in that street work in that street and have businesses in that street feel or lock them all up build rehabs in the desert and ship them all off out of the city's or it's only going to get worse,parts of America are starting to look worse than 3rd world countries it's embarrassing

Soul snatching! Another Epic interview bro.

They are soooo high. How could you perform the interview?

Oh she has unfortunately got very aged looking. Whereas the boyfriend looks much younger than her. Hes funny af though..

Brother Art, I really like you . I can see as a person you are a good guy. I like the way you talk to people. You're not disingenuous, you are real & just kind and i really appreciate that. You can see a HUGE difference between you & other interviewers.

Did you pay them for the interview?

Very creative, clever, and insightful questions as usual Art man. Big ups, homie. Love is love👊

Her poor skin shame and shes pretty

This woman… if she could get away from this man she’s dating…he’s tranq rotting ffs. She needs to get away from this environment and these people. She could be okay-she just needs to get out of this world.

Yoi can tellthey both would be great looking people

I am in recovery, 10 years. My Brian wasn't ready for recovery. He passed of an OD 6 years ago. I had to let him go, so I could live. I have felt so guilty. If I had stayed I would likely be dead myself. I miss him everyday. I still haven't moved on. It's hard. I pray people stop looking for a high higher than Heroin. Or a high higher than fentanyl. I pray for these souls. I just don't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I think I’ve seen an interview with her before. She’s really gone downhill…

New subscriber here, I think you’re doing a good job interviewing people. I watched you with ATM Fox & I just watched your video explaining why you left him. I think there’s enough room for both of your interviews, keep going strong, Art.👍👏👏🥰

He's fucked up now.

Очень наверное интересно. Но без перевода не имеет смысл.

I pray that she gets clean. I can’t imagine being a woman and on the street. My heart breaks for all battling addiction. I’m so grateful for my life, health, and home. All that noise would drive me nuts 😮. Take care Dawn ❤🙏🏾

Im confused. Ive watched literally thousands of these video's. And Ive NEVER felt bad for any of them. For the first time, ever, I don't know why. I feel so bad for this girl.The look on her face. She looks defeated.Look at all the scars on her face. I almost wanna cry.

Love the interviewer's voice. Calming.

I was waiting for a Skrilla song to play in the background lol. Good interview.

Sad video but listen to those ppl stories is and what they face in the streets id the best lesson for us to avoid this shit , i have an idea if u see it good for a video it's about ppl that they re addicted to gambling . I have a friend that tell me her stories and i can say that is not far at drug addiction

Wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾

the file is corrupted from 5:45 - 5:50 smh its only 5 seconds but its making me want to delete and upload lol this happened to be the only time I didn't watch the video numerous times to check for errors before posting

All I hear are excuses.

If you truly want to get clean, you must distance yourself from anyone who might pull you down. Babysitting someone else's habit will only hinder your progress, and you deserve to prioritize your well-being and success. Trust yourself and your decision to prioritize your health and let go of any negative influences in your life.

February 25th

Brother art, where ya been?

This is so sad😢 people shouldn't have to live like this. Shot, trafficked, kidnapped and rape and she still surviving, I don't think I could. 😥 She is a strong woman, I really hope she can get it together. ❤

You would think someone who has experienced all of those horrible things that it would compel them to leave that lifestyle for good.

You can tell she’s embarrassed of her boyfriend. She knows she can do way better.

Lovely woman ❤take care and please stop taking drugs.

They seem to be a nice couple. Ryan is very intelligent. It is such a shame they are stuck in this position. I wish them both well.

No. She needs to get clean first and she seems like she enjoys that life. 40 years old and has absolutely nothing. And why would she be with him? What is wrong with these girls he has absolutely nothing to offer

I had to subscribe. I feel guilt and a sense of disgust to say I enjoy watching these videos and learning their stories but aside from the content itself, these videos are beautifully directed and incredibly captivating. Thank you for taking a genuine interest in the people you meet and treating them as such, it’s refreshing and it kind of felt eerily like I was standing in the conversation with you all, which is both haunting and incredible.

Hey Brother Art! If you don’t mine me asking, are you also in recovery? (I am from pills so I’m genuinely asking, not just being nosy) Love the channel!

Ask her ,she want to work ? Work Staten Island spa?

Stoked for another upload! Watching right now. 🙏🏽

Downfall after prosperity

Should we donate money

7 years clean off of these streets.

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I believe her, because I’ve been out on the streets and I know that’s how it goes. I hope you can get indoors, Dawn, with your partner. I needed that to get off problematic substances, too. It wasn’t the best place, I found to stay. It had mold and pests and all that, but it wasn’t the streets. You can’t ask people to function in a healthy way, in the middle of a war zone. They need to help people with more services, after treatment. I hope I can use what time I have left to do that for people who are still out there. I had a job doing that, but I got knocked down by the mold and it’s a domino effect. I know the domino effect is a whole lot greater, outside in the elements and vulnerable. When people say there’s no way someone could lose their ID or their phone so many times, I know they haven’t been homeless in the city. Of course, there are people who tell stories, but I wonder what those who judge think they would do if it happened to them. When people like you tell your stories, it makes people think. Thank you for being a part of the solution, even though you’re still struggling! That’s huge. Thanks to everyone who’s doing what you do to make this education possible! ❤. Hang in there, Dawn. Never give up! This world needs you. I need you, because I still get judged, without people knowing the story. When you speak truth, others don’t feel isolated. ❤. P.S. Btw, Dawn, I’m not speaking on your man, by just addressing you, here. I found a homeless cat, who has also been through a lot of trauma, so no matter that he bites, when he gets scared…we understand each other. I had to turn the video off, cause he got scared by the car alarm, so I only heard you speak, so far! I’ll watch the rest when he’s sleeping hard and won’t notice! Idky some folks get mad, when I say I took in a homeless cat. It’s not animals vs. people. We’re all in this together. Any gentle soul I meet is welcome. My cat will tell me who that is, or ain’t. They’re good at that!

If tranq was being punted in the UK dealers would basically get lynched. The community has little compassion for addicts but still wouldn't put up with that flesh rotting business.

I should said that I from New Zealand and on methadone program 56years old doing good,l do feel for this lovely couple god bless

Wow. I knew Ryan before he was in his addiction. I always wondered what happened to him because he was a great guy with a great sense of humor. We worked together for a few years. This is very sad to see.

There r so many levels to helping these people n government officials talk a good game but r the 1st to turn a blind eye. Nobody deserves life like this. I hope they can get the help they so desperately need b4 it’s too late.

Brother Art Good Morning! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

Where can they take a shower? I have never seen any places like that. I hope they get out of the streets. 😢

This is so sad they seem like such nice people they dont deserve this life at all

I'm sorry, but bro needs to come up with some better interview skills. SO many just awkward silence moments, questions like "how do u like living on the streets?" Well, nobody "likes" it?! Like bro. U need to get more interested in these people, their lives, etc...make it more interesting instead of asking Qs that have obvious answers 😂. Just some constructive criticism

Where have I seen him before?

Phones are free.

Free Palestine? Oh you lost me there.

I hope if you make any money from this content you do something for these people but think the government has lot to do with this they want people to die an that is sad ,just wish all drugs were free this does work,

Your own friends that you call friends. Did that friends you're associates? But those are the ones that Robbie. When you're sleeping, they're robbed all your stuff. They're still from you. They take all your s*** Those are bad ones those aren't friends. You have no friends when you're homeless. Believe me. Out

When someone says they didn't, they deleted? They deleted all the stuff on their phone. Guess what? They are so stupid. Are you pulled that with a matter of a minute 60 seconds? I gotta pull up your whole history. What you've been doing on all your sites. Everything and 60 seconds and bring back everything it's so easy. What the cows could do with you?They're pretty bad at it.Not as good as me not as good as me but you're pretty good

If you ever don't want to find out that that that that person is real telling me to go to signal or what's up and then do a live video, I'll tell you what they won't do it. I've only met 1 person in 10 years that was real. That was a real real woman and she did it with me.That doesn't happened it's so rare

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Is that serious, owing/paying for detox? How do some people say they are constantly getting into detox? Sydney 🦘