Damn this was like seeing myself and my mom all over again. Wow I thank God everyday for my recovery! And I can't thank God enuf for my mom getting sober 3 days after me! So now we're sober together today!!
It always hurts my heart when they say they have no good childhood memories. Shitty childhoods are at the root of addiction most of the time. I pray your life improves Mama, you deserve it. 💕
Angela Roberts I said MOST of the time, not ALL the time. I’m an addict in recovery, have been through countless hours of therapy both individual and group, as well as AA. Childhood trauma accounts for approximately 80% of addiction issues. Of course there are those who don’t fall into this category but it’s not the norm.
Virginia viola what a brave decision 👏 I know it’s hard leaving a situation with children. I wish that my sister would have made the same choice. I’m raising my niece and nephew now while both of their parents have made more trips to jail than they have to see their kids the past 3 years. Nothing makes anything better without our babies 🙂
I was an ex addict/homeless bouncing from hotels my entire life and I've been on suboxone for 5-6 years been the best decision FOR me that I've ever made. With that being said I've accepted from the JUMP it's just an alternative as suboxone is very addicting itself but it has obviously been the BETTER alternative for me personally and has changed my life.
Congratulations!!! MAT is sober, so don't listen if anyone says differently. This is YOUR journey, not theirs! Yes, Suboxone is way better, so please be proud of yourself!!! Many die from their opiate addiction, so you are doing awesome. Sobriety is different for many. Good luck and I am HAPPY for you!!!! KEEP WITH IT, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON SUBS THE REST OF YOUR LIFE 👌!!!! don't feel ashamed of being on Suboxone. It saved your life, most definitely!!!!!
@@alexisandbillclerico15 your post is the Absolute BEST I've ever read.... Even though this was a comment you posted to someone else it was still meant for me to read this.. So good to see people do care!
@@tinaboyles9621 YOUR COMMENT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!❤️😘 I do care, and I don't like anyone being put down for being on Suboxone or Methadone. THESE MEDICATIONS AND THEIR PROGRAMS SAVE LIVES!! I'm living proof... Been clean from heroin, meth and crack since Feb 3 2019. If it weren't for a MAT program, it wouldn't have been possible. It sounds like you are on your own journey as well... Don't let ANYONE PUT YOU DOWN for being on Suboxone or Methadone. THIS IS YOUR JOURNEY!! STAY SAFE AND STAY SOBER.... What ever that looks like for you!! YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS!!!❤️😘💪🙏
Suboxone save me as well. I'm down to taking an 1/8 a day and I have accepted that will probably stay because without any I still crave dope. That seems like such a tiny amount but just that little bit keeps me where I need to be. Not high, but "normal". Congrats on your sobriety!
The problem isn't that you're taking something to get you off harder drugs, the problem is they need to work to get something to get you off Suboxone. But they won't because that doesn't make money.
Loved seeing her be able to get a room breaks my heart how hard it is to get out of a situation like that. You can’t even make enough in a day to cover a hotel room at a normal job. That isn’t okay. Things need to change. Our most basic resources should all be met
The cost of living is through the roof and everything is just allowed to keep going up, no laws against it so this is why the rich keep getting richer while everyone struggles to just live.
Life is freaking DIFFICULT. It is hard NOT to enjoy or even abuse SOMETHING...legal or not because this society takes as much enjoyment out of living as possible. Even the elite (rich) have tons of issues. Being sober is a bummer. Those who can enjoy sobriety are very lucky. I'm not an addict, but I struggle with hating being sober. I drink some, but had to stop smoking mj (my choice for relaxation and it was legal in the state I did live in) and spend most of my time wishing I could smoke a joint these days. Real life SHOULDN'T be so difficult, dull, and judged but...society sucks and is sucking harder each day. The legal system is a joke....societal beliefs and standards...and stigma towards alot of things that really aren't a problem make it almost intolerable. We should be free and happy rather than so many being pushed into wanting to just check out or seek substances to FEEL better...most people just want to stop hurting I think. Life should be better than this.....society should be better....if people enjoyed life more, they'd be less-likely to develop addictions imo. Recreational, "for fun" drug use would be a different story, because it's not all bad, but addiction could be helped imo.
We may have the freedom to picture out what our future would be like with how we want it to be, but we on the wheel, driving our life will decide which way it's heading to, we may have the dream to have a better life but we also have our weakness and sometimes or more, we can't fight against it, we just allowed ourselves to get drowned with the confidence that we can get out of the darkness, some have succeeded and some failed... Life is easy to judge but truly difficult to understand...
You are right, life shouldn't be this damn hard and it's damn hard to live sober when everything pretty much sucks. The whole of society is screwed up, we idolize nobodies because they're on a reality show and make them super rich. We don't idolize the hard workers who actually do some good for society. The whole system is broken and corrupt, run by crooks and this is a fact!
@@stephaniemcbroom9615 And rent and utilities just keep going up, what is up with that?? Is there no law to stop this??? Everything goes up except your income!
I love how honest this lady is...when u asked what she needed...she could have said...money...shoes... anything...instead she was honest and said that she gets assistance with a lot of programs and all she really needs is safe housing so that says a lot about a person because a lot of people I'm sure try to take advantage...and of course i know there are also a lot of great people who don't take advantage but I'm just saying that's really amazing that this woman was honest and basically said nothing I just want safe housing that's amazing. my thoughts and prayers are with all of these women. I was addicted to heroin for a few years about 3 years and I celebrated 4 years sober this year January 12th. I know it's hard and everyday is a struggle but if you want it bad enough it can be done I still attend treatment regularly because I know I have to have it I need it in order to stay sober and it's important so like I said I know that road I've walked in those shoes and I know it's not fun and I know all about the sickness and the life and seriously my thoughts and prayers just go out to all of these people and if there's anything I can do to help please let me know
Mama seems like a sweet lady♡ You can tell she wants another life. Wishing her & Amber the best of luck and I hope they're BOTH able to get clean so they can live the better life they deserve.
Tom I have an old friend he goes by the name Tripps. He has been on the streets in the same area you go to. He has a FB but not on it very often. His dream is to be a Rapper and just fell into the street life. He spells it Trips I think!? He's a white male that always wears a ICP necklace. If you ever meet him, tell him people are still there for you. Thanks Tom.
I love your channel and the fact that you shes light on the plight of so many of our fellow citizens. I shared one of your videos and the person said, they're a bunch of drug addicts. BUT , I would probably use some sort of substance if I was in the position just to escape such a shitty life circumstance. Ut seems that so many people do not realize that a great many of us are only a few paychecks away from ending up in the exact same position. You do agreat job with your interviews and I hope that these people get help they need to have a chance at a new life. Thank you for your hard work and your thoughts. Greg Chaney in coastal NC
Ginger thank you for being so honest and upfront about the life of an addict,you are 100% spot on with either one or both of you may die or one of you will get clean and one won't and you fall away from each other and in a perfect world (I pray this happens for you guys) you both get clean.im sure your daughter is trying or at least the flame is lit and she really wants to be clean but In her video before yours I kept getting the feeling that she's at least smoking crack,I just pray you guys can get on your feet and live out the rest of your life happy and healthy.if I can do it you guys can too!I have faith in all of you.tou deserve to live a happy sober and stable life 🙏❤️
Ginger if you see this I just want to let you know that I mourned my son's death for about 5 years before it actually happened, when it actually happens it'll knock you on your ass....I was expecting my beautiful son to die for a long time but was in no way prepared. ❤ Just want to add, we didn't live the street life either, dysfunctional but we were not even on the streets....his father was financially better off than me so chose to buy him a house and pretty much sweep him under the rug....I've never so called used but am an alcoholic and take prescription drugs and smoke weed. I begged his Dad just to give him an ultimatum of not having a house or job ( he gave him that, too) or a really nice rehab which he could've paid for...he never would, it's hard to convince a 27 year old man to go to rehab but I know it might have worked because he wouldn't have lasted but a couple days on the street, he liked shelter but oh well I'm rambling ❤
God Bless you Barbi! I know how you feel. My daughter is 36 and I have been watching her kill herself with alcohol since she's been around 20. She used to use alot of drugs with the alcohol, but ( at least), she uses only alcohol now. I am crying like a baby right now because this is the first time that I have opened up on any of the comments on here. I am slowly watching her die and my heart already aches from " losing her".
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what your going through. I lost my son 7/25/2019. I can't describe the pain parents feel when your child dies. I'm just taking it a day at a time. Barb,do the best that you can.
I’m so sorry for your loss hun but you really should get off the drinking hun, I say that because I lost my mom from being an alcoholic she only ever drunk no other drugs so please think about stopping I’m sure your other kids need you around. Losing my mom was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through I miss her everyday and hate the fact my boys will not know her as they were very young when she died. I hope you get help you are definitely worth it. 🙏
This lady ran an office for a multi million company and then years later her life is so very different, just shows how people lives can change so drastically. I hope she can get clean and stay clean and so can her children that also have substance misuse problems 💓
I lost my job on June 8th of this year which is my birthday.. it's very easy to see how one could end up on the streets luckily I never used any vacation time so I received payment for that but I am still waiting on unemployment and my rent is due my light is due my water is due and my phone is due.. it's unemployment doesn't do they're saying before August 1st I will be homeless.. things can change in the blink of an eye
Stacy Henry oh I’m so sorry to hear about the situation you are currently in. That’s why I hate smart comments from people as they don’t realise that most people are a pay check or two from homelessness. I hope things work out for you Stacy or that you are able to stay with some friends or family. What country are you in?
@@stacyhenry5578 jeez I know the feeling of anxiety you have right now. Where are you at? Can you borrow from anyone on the strength of the unemployment? Can you get a letter from them saying you're awaiting payment and give it to your landlord. There's got to be a way round it surely. I wish you the best x
Re: running away from trick cars, that’s what we all wanna do, ma! It’s hard to ever really get used to the idea of the killers out there and all, even though I do make myself get in. I still nope out sometimes & I’ve been almost 30 years down.
Mine 2. And Flower's in the Attic is Also the Only Book Series I've Ever Read..as a young girl I had only read the 1st book which I came ta find was actually the second book in a whole series.. Sweet Audrey ..was the very 1st..I found the whole series in at a 2nd hand store..
🥺😢😭 This is soooo sad. I completely understand the dynamic of their relationship. I can't say why. 😔 I grew up in Detroit. My Life was so normal. Then I moved to WA and the opioid epidemic was still in it's incubation phase. It's hard and mind blowing to see that it hit Detroit just as bad. It didn't seem that bad before I left in 2006. I mean there were always the girls on Michigan Ave. But they weren't girls like they have now. Not so young and beautiful. Idk, I'll say a prayer for all the addict's out in the streets tonight. I hope that some of them can find a way out. I wish they all could but that's being unrealistic. Good bless you all. God loves you.🙏
Hi, It's so sad, It just goes to show the mother & daughter bond can be disasterous in these circumstances. Both on hard drugs. I hope they both together can sort it out. They unconditionally love & care about each other, & neither of them want to leave the other on their own. The addiction is not healthy, when they are both using they are then relying on each other to fund habit or share drugs. So yet again it is not healthy. When one is using & the other is clean & spending time together it can be difficult because their is then the danger of relapse looms. I really feel for these two people. I really hope that somehow they both manage to sort it out.It would be nice to see them both in a rehabilitation centre. Supporting each other in a more positive way. All the time living how they are at the moment & that unconditional love they have for each other, as well as working on one self there is that beautiful mother & daughter bond. Working with them & seeing them both come out of rehab together clean with the tools & outside support would be a real good thing. Lisa
Really appreciate the channel of Chosen One. I subscribed and make sure to always hit, " likes." I was delighted that Chosen responds with❤️'s to my comments. I had years on the streets as a homeless vet; I understand. I never used drugs and it was tough enough.(Insignificant side note: I like Detroit's NHL team, Red Wings; also Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and NJ Devils.)🥅🏒⛸️🥅🏒🏒🥋🥋🥊🥊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That's what I was thinking to.you can't stay or get sober living with people who use it,s just to hard!! If she had a few years sober I would think different but not just getting out of jail...it sucks
I remember Mama. Gingers mom Ginger with the beautifully hair. Glad Mama is getting help. Blessings to Mama Ginger and all the girls and guys who are stuck in this life style.
I can't tell if it is severe rosacea or a sunburn (the way the redness is concentrated to the center of the face mainly and has bumps makes me think rosacea), but I agree regardless. If it is rosacea, all the more reason to stay out of the sun!
So good to see Ginger is doing well and her boyfriend is doing right for her really a good guy. They need a break. Just please mom of get clean too soon it's time to get back to being a happy family.
Ginger and Amber...they're both so sweet. I really hope they find their place in this world without prostitution and drugs. Sad state to be in...especially with your child, no matter how old she is. Best wishes to them both✨
I have watched many of your videos. There is something about this gal that draws me to want to help her. Could you give me an idea of how all this works?
I know you...I left when u say Amber was 6...I know u well! If it’s ur daughter’s birthday it’s July 14th I was there...I loved u then and I love u now. I’m very sorry for what’s been lost. I do pray and know u have what it takes to find your way back. I’m sorry our friend’s mother passed but am thankful to be able to say my peace I forgive you...it’s something you were never able to do with the last loss u never got back. I don’t want to die, and u not know I forgive you and pray for you and Amber I to this day have a picture of Amber and Kody next to my bed. And the birthday girl with a Big Dog! Although my life has moved forward I’ve always been great full for our time as friends. I jus wanted u both to know I care....💛 I do believe it’s all up to you! But I do believe in you both. My prayers always....
They look like twins ❤️❤️ all the best mamma . Keep ur head up! Keep trying! It will get better! I PROMISE!!🙏❤️ never give up! There is light at the end of the tunnel. Just take 1 day at a time.god is good! Just Breath!!! You will get through this ! 🙏❤️ you are stronger then you think mamma❤️. Stay safe! God bless! Sending Love&Prayers to you mamma &family. ,Love from Canada 🇨🇦🙏❤️
There is. You have to want to be clean, even with a clinic. I’ve been on and off methadone clinics since 2012, and I currently am on 100mg that I go and get every morning. I get a ride from a friend but If you don’t have rides, your state insurance or regular insurance PAYS for someone to pick you up EVERY morning. There really is no excuse. And if you miss a few days in a row, they cut your dose in half to cover their ass in case someone overdosed on the methadone. It’s all about your mindset. If you truly want to get clean, you will and be so glad to do it!
@@Mimi-vy5yn there is a clinic. Like Jennifer said they got to want it to get it. Jenn I too have been on methadone and going on 7 years come this December 15. I am also on 100mg and suffer from Crohn’s disease so this is why I am at such a high dose. But everyone’s tolerance is different. The only things that matters is that it’s working an keeping us drug free.
These two seem to have a much better shot than most. It is much easier to get off drugs when you start that late. You have a lot of sober life experience. Consequently it seems like amber was able to give her daughter a decent childhood because she was sober during the most formative years.
God bless all three of them,prayers for them to work together fight the good fight for a happy secure future clean and sober,and please know people care🌈❤️😇
Wow, what a sad situation. Amber has a strong personality. It sounds like she needs to switch places and be the leader over her Mom. Yes, the ideal situation is they both get clean at the same time. The trick is they BOTH have to be ready at the same time. Life is so short. Two beautiful women that need so much help. So sorry this is happening to them both.
This was fascinating. I wish we could meet more family of the subjects you interview. Generational patterns are evident. "Things never get better when you're using."
So sorry for mom. Mom,s are the best.drugs suck they have ruined most of my adult life but the best thing to do is get help.it,s not easy at all.I hate to think that she,s up stairs ordering shit!! I hate drugs so much an maybe that,s been helping me stay away from it. 6 years now so it can be done!!
Amber, you’re so strong but please don’t let the people around you drag you back into the drug life.... i pray that all 3 of you continue to work hard to get away from that life on the streets. If you ever need to talk or anything any time of day plz message me via Instagram or my channel. My Instagram account is @littlecraftykitty
Amber(Ginger) is doomed. You can’t stay sober living in one room with 2 active addicts. So sad. I give it a month. She needs to leave her Mom and Man. They can all qualify for Medicaid which pays for rehab (30 days)
Medicaid covers rehab?? Since when?? I've been three times and never has my Medicaid covered it. BTW: once I wanted to really get clean for ME and not for anyone else, is when rehab actually helped and stuck with me. I've been clean a tad over 6 years now. Thank God.
I think if they all start at a methadone program it would be helpful because trying to jump off all at once is a lot for three people trying to stick together. At least until they get on their feet into a place hey, if they are all going to the program it will give them clear head and it direct along with resources in
With her being a natural redhead she needs to be watching the sun. She is very susceptible to skin cancer. Redheads usually don't tan they burn more and sunspots are very rampant with them. It can turn to skin cancer. She looks to be heavily into the sun and it's showing on her skin badly. Worrying about her drug addiction she needs to worry about that as well. This lady doesn't look very good . It's sad the daughter will live her lifestyle since that's the life she was raised in. People don't realize how you are raised really affects your future especially when your poor, the entire family is poor, and being addicts with children is not a good combo. The kids are usually abused physically as well as sexually. Mothers are strung out worrying about getting their fix while their boyfriends beat or touch their kids. usually happens until the state takes them away . Foster homes aren't much better a lot of abuse happens there as well. People think it's better they are out of their situations but they go to worse a lot of the time. It's tragic these ladies lives they can do better . To me, it's when you just give up when you allow this lifestyle to take over.
I sure hope the government officials watch these,so they realize that Americans hear suffering and hungry also,and can't get help. I've had situations in my life that can some what relate to these people and I think it's very sad sometimes people just have to listen and care help without questions and judgments. I wish people would just care there humans like everyone else but get looked over dismissed not help but we send rescuers and aid to other countries but can truly help our own,due to negotiate. Very sad😔
@@ChosenWon no I dont mean she lied about it hun....i meant that before she said that the oldest twin struggles with her mother being an addict and then u asked her like I would have NEVER known had u not asked....no I was just saying I would have never known....
It's because she's at the point in her life where the drugs don't get her high just normal. I've been there! It's hard especially living on the street homeless addicted to drugs. But it can be done!! I'm living proof 6 years and 4 1/2 months clean no slips or weekend dips! You just really have to want it!
It's a life you wouldn't understand unless you've lived it... I was fortunate enough to always have a roof over my head, food on the table, clothes on my back... Beautiful holidays.. but my mom was an alcoholic... Functional but it would show when she drank too much. I could tell the second I looked at her, my friends would think I was picking on her, I wasn't I just knew her like a book.... I never knew the childhood she endured until a week before she got help.. she sat at the kitchen table, drunk.. crying and just letting it all out... Was only then I understood she was self medicating... Doing the only thing she knew in order to stop her shaking hands, anxiety.. etc.. we never came close to this, thank God... But I understand it
