@@isabellavalencia8026 no-one deserves to suffer domestic abuse, whether it is pyschological or physical. You might say that the person should leave, which sounds straightforward enough, but if money and/or access to resources are a problem, along with people thinking or threatened that they cannot leave can complicate things. Everyone has a right to defend themselves if being attacked.
Im a single father as well and when i see another father being a man and taking care of his responsibilities it makes me very happy even though we (fathers) are forever being criticized for what other fathers arent doing. We are all judged as a whole and not individually and that truly sadens me.
Okay, so the one daughter who didn’t wanna talk during the private interview is very clearly upset, she’s obviously got a lot of resentment and such towards this situation so, Ya know, Zooming a Camera in on her is probably not a good isea
Although I agree, maybe it can serve as a wake up call for other Moms who are struggling with addiction. They are showing the true, raw emotion and trauma this mother has caused her family.
Their youngest daughter commented here and said the dad was acting… he didn’t give them a lot of food and he was mentally abusing them…. Find the comment on this video.
@@internet8080 well also just because someone looks like theyre doing the right thing on video doesnt mean that off video it's the same, also there could be some days where things are great and then the next it isnt
lola yes i agree but also they get to visit their mom which is not alot and it's an interview which took up most of their time i bet so wasn't much of a visit with their mom really
And probably she has seen a lot since she is the oldest. The other siblings are very young and still mommy’s babies. But the older one has gone through everything. So sad. I hope she can process everything one day.. 😔
1 like= 1 hug to the kids These parents are missing graduations, birthdays, holidays. This is super hard on the kids. They know their parent did something bad and they also know that they probably won't see their parent for years. The parents are missing so much of the kids child hood that by the time they get out of prison or jail, there is only a little longer until the kids move out.
Yes these parents need another chance at life. Maybe to appreciate the things most mother's cannot. But................... Everyone has to remember they're are rules that have to be followed. I would have always appreciated the fact that most of the kids women give birth to are normal.
The little girl who didn't want to speak😭😭..this just breaks my heart. My mother walked out on us when I was a year old too..I suffered immense abuse, physically, mentally and emotionally..27 years later I'm a mom of 2 girls, and I love them dearly..everyday I pray for long life above all else so I can be with them until they no longer need me.
Sweetheart, they will always need you because you've been such a loving mom to them. They will grow up, become independent and have babies of their own, but when life takes a turn, when hiccups and joys come their way, their minds and hearts will say, "I need my mom". And there's nothing wrong with that. 💖
Sorry for the pain you've gone through.. but made it through!! You're amazing because of how strong you are. I'm proud of you for being there for your kids. God bless you and protect you 💖💖💖
Kiera Dorn I would be having a hard time trying to figure out how to cry ...I mean on camera it's gonna be recorded and going to be forever I gotta look better right !ukwiamsaying ?
I'm in tears. When I was done with the video, I sat and thought.. what if my parents went to Jail for months...years...or for life? I wouldn't be the same. I'm just glad I have them today. For anyone who is suffering because their parent(s) is/are in Jail...stay strong. It'll be okay.
My mom was in jail for 2 years and she missed my 11th and 12th birthday and she needs ti gain my trust back and the first time she went ti jail i was told that she was going to the store but she actually went to jail then the second time i was with her in a really small truck with my 2 cousins cause they were staying the night and we were in the truck and passed a cop car amd he saw that we had to many kids in the truck so she went to jail for 2 years and my brithers dad was watching us for a while and then we went to gi stay with our grandma then we went to our aunts house and now we are with our nana and papaw. And shs is out of jsil but i dont know if i can trust her anymore cause she has broken promises to me and just kept doing bad things and she is trying her best ti stop and do better and i knkw she can but she has ti gain my trust back. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Im probably the most dependant person ever lol Im so lazy :/ I use my parents as servents really I mean I dont even dry my own hair or brush my own teeth or wash my own clothes and Ive never done chores except for cleaning spider webs lol I would be so dead
@@n4sti4 What's crazy is that you'd believe anything you hear without actual facts and evidence . I'm not familiar with this case or anything, just saying.
Tinnys Town she was using self defense. She should not be in prison right now as her right as an American. Self defense is perfectly okay and who ever her lawyer was must've sucked!
That women who stabbed the father of the little girl if she was doing self defense why would she get 9 years in jail ! She was watching out for her self . That isn't right :(
Ok both of you are delusional you guys are now assuming all guys are horrible this video isn’t about all of those moms and plus there are dads doing the same thing in the world you guys are actually dumb to think that stuff
How would it be the right thing to stay by someone who isn't there? He could have moved on and the girls would have had a better role model to look up to.
Golden Girl I’d fucking hope my FATHER would look after me because I’m HIS kid it’s not special that a dad is taking care of HIS kids when they have no one else
@@snoxh2187 If she only got 9 years for second degree murder, then there were obviously mitigating factors taken into account, like domestic violence. It's men who lie about self-defense to get away with harming their female partners, not women.
Of corse I don’t know the case but I was in a program with a lot of kids with parents in group homes from similar scenarios and it was explained to me if there was a single second where you can get away it’s not self defense anymore… it kinda sucks because I know I wouldn’t want to chance it
Your right, but this is 1x that those Cameras are on them, so that other mothers think twice before ending up like these mothers. It's a very sad situation.
Son Bardock doesn’t matter if it was self defense she still killed the guy and u don’t even know if it was self defense you only could here her side of the story
Yes, I am a great, great aunt helping to raise my 4 yr old nephew along with my sister his great Grandmother. His parents don't know what to do with him or what to say when I tell them I just go out and play with him. They are missing out on a wonderful, beautiful and imaginative child but I'm not even thou both knees are bad and I use a walking stick I don't want to miss a moment of him just being a child
I have a friend that has a mom behind bars. She told me whenever she is on the phone with her it's hard not to cry. Her mom will be released in December 16th 2017. When she gets back my friend will be a couple months away from 13. If you still have your mom and dad be thankful. I'm thankful for mine.
I feel like that one woman who stabbed her boyfriend did not deserve to be in jail. She is not a cold blooded killer. It was self defence. Idk. I felt sorry for her and her child. :( :( And all the other parents and kids :( :(
I feel so bad that such a private, special moment is posted online for the internet, including their school peers to see. It’s hard enough having an incarcerated parent, but to have the whole world know must be even harder :(
Combined, these two videos received over 30 million views. The publicity surely helped fund this project, and it helped foster empathy for both parents and children.
Amber Talbott ya really the two older girls because they're probably about to start they're periods and it would just be awkward to go to the store and buy tampons or pads
Amber Talbott they st least get to see their mom and at that age and I need my mkm but she just died and it's hard cause I will never ever hold her ahajn
That one mom stabbed her boyfriend who was trying to stab her that is self defense.How is she in prison,and having to serve 9 years missing out on her daughters childhood.#justice
idk bro. If she really is in there for that long i feel like there is more than just self defense. The judge decided it, so lets trust them for now. Can't really decide without talking to both of them but as you know...
Axtra judges have made f*ed up calls before... people have been wrongfully incarcerated and executed before... I wouldn’t be so sure that the American justice system is 100% fair or infallible. Don’t forget there’s people serving life for selling pot and people doing six months for sexual assault
Yeah something tells me that it comes down to whether or not he was an aggressor at that point. IE She stabs him once, he falls and is no longer an aggressor. If she then followed it up by stabbing him repeatedly until he was dead, that's 2nd degree murder. Same as if someone tries to rob you, you shoot them, they fall to the ground and are no longer a threat, and you just stand over them and execute them. Another example would be someone tries to attack you, you pull a gun, they start running away, and you shoot them in the back as they're retreating. All of these examples are 2nd degree murder. I don't know whether this case is or not, I'm just saying its very common for people to get charges because they don't disengage after the threat is gone. Something tells me they deemed it a crime of passion because she most likely stabbed him a bunch of times after disarming him.
@@cassied9327 ye because an inmate telling bullshit and spreading lies to explain her own view is very unlikely... there was something else going on that she was put in jail for... but she didnt tell that because... ye you can guess why
I’m so proud for all these girls but especially katelyn for running up there smiling and hugging her mother she smiled and even though it was hard for her to talk she still showed courage to the camera. I’m so proud of all these beautiful girls
@Tina Hang Don’t assume the worst. Innocent until proven guilty. Or so we thought in this corrupt world. She looks upset yes but you need to keep in mind this is the first time she saw her mother in person being able to touch her in a very long time
Mercedes, (was her name?) is serving time in prison for self defense? That's messed up. Her boyfriend tried to kill her and she ended up defending herself by taking him out! And now she gets to miss half of her child's childhood life all because of self defense? A person should be able to defend their self without fear of prison! She should not be in prison for using self defense! Whoever her lawyer was was probably a terrible one because she should not be in prison!
Skylar Jade I know you write this a year ago and you probably don’t give a shit but you’re so right she shouldn’t have to miss her child’s life that makes me want to cry. I wonder if he would’ve gone to jail if she hadn’t killed him edit: I will start a fucking Campaign for her she deserves it she should be able to see her child grow into a beautiful young woman or who ever the hell she wants to be
Lord have mercy. I'm 66 years old and my mom has been dead over 20 years and I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face for these children. I can't imagine being separated from my mother at that age. We are so connected to our mothers from the womb to the tomb, the thought takes my breath away. God help them all.
I have 4 daughters and know how Ruby felt. My oldest is almost 18 and my youngest is 10. When they were younger, I struggled. The days were very long and seemed endless. Stay strong Ruby. You got caught up with a few bad choices but you can grow from it. You can recover from this and be an amazing example. Tears poured out watching you rejoice with your babies.
Exactly. I watched another jail documentary and a woman was being released and she said “I’ve met a lot of really good people who just made bad decisions” which couldn’t be any more true.
WHAT A MAN! WOW! Talk about stressful?? I hope she appreciates just how lucky she is with that guy. He not only raises his 4 daughters but moves closer to the prison. Brought tears to my eyes. God bless them all, and I hope the entire family is doing great NOW. (I would love an update on stories like this.)😢😢💔💔
I can't stop crying. my dad and mom are both in and out of jail all the time and always say "this is my last time I promise." but that's never true so I currently live with my grandma and its just taken a toll on my soul
Do not join your parents! Your gran ma needs you. You can say it takes a toll on your soul. What about your gran ma.!? HOW, Would she feel if you followed in their foot steps.Your parents may have promised you the sun moon, and stars. They would stay out of jail etc., but, if they are on drugs etc., that has gripped their souls. Nothing to do with you! I am sure they live you but, the devil has his grip on them with drugs etc., Do not walk that road. Best wishes. God loves you.
This has hit me hard because I’m going through this right now. My mums has been sentenced to 2 years for theft. Me 16 having to step up and help my younger siblings. Although I’m lucky enough to another parent it feels like I’m the only adult. I miss my mum so much and it’s like my family has been torn apart. My best friend has been taken from me.
Hey, Good job taking over. I can't tell you for sure that it'll all be okay but I'm positive you are strong and capable of handling it. God doesn't give you more than you can handle. Hold it together and keep your heart open.
I started crying (still am while writing this) when the little girl started crying because she didn't want to talk about how it is to hold their mother.
Addison Schwartz MORNING I’M WAITING FOR YOU TO COME AND GET ME AND DO YOU WANT ME TO COME AND PICK YOU GUYS UP AT FIVE AND COME TO MY HOUSE AND GO GET MY MOM AND GET MY STUFF READY FOR BED AND I LOVE YOU
My parents are in jail for drug dealing but I find that my only friend at schools mum is like the best person she will give me food and really helps me through the tough time when my biological parents aren't around ☺️😌
LXJ my parents get out in 2021 in March I week before my birthday!! Although I just got informed that my parents were to dangerous to live with so hopefully I get adopted!!
My mom is also in prison and I don’t know when the next time I’m gonna see her is. She left when I was 11 and now I’m 13. She always says she’s gonna get better but never does
I just wanted to say that it's a hard road, I've been in your shoes before. I was put in foster care at age 11 because of my moms addictions, now I'm 22 (almost 23) and shes been clean for about 8ish years! I know how you're feeling, it's so hard to grow up without her being there to teach you things. Just stay strong, maybe your mom being in there will help her overcome that. Goodluck to you ❤
xcarmen I’m 13 I don’t know what it’s like but my family is helping 2 kids in that position. Their parents went to jail and we are fostering the kids. The kids are NOT allowed to go see any of their parents. Their parents recently had a baby so we will have a 4 year old with behavioural problems, a 3 year old who is clingy and a new born baby. I hope you are okay xx
Babygirl dont let that stop your life! You are not a product of her destruction. She will do her things, you move on with your things. Keep her in your prayers and make yourself proud. You got this!
Absolutely heartbreaking watching that young woman cry. I can't imagine what these children go through. Hopefully programs like this will help remind the women what is waiting for them at home and keeps them on track to get out, and do what it takes to stay out.
You don't choose drugs over your fucking kids, I don't give a fuck. You chose to have them you chose to take care of them! My mom had six kids, raised us mostly herself, hasn't seen her mother in 20 years and her sister she never meet. I don't understand, how someone could ever do this. Yes it's hard, SO HARD. These kids don't chose to be here, and it's the most important time of their life. My heart goes out to those babies.
Princess Ry-Ry lmao ohhhh do I ever understand. It's not about that, she picked to have these babies, which are dependent on their mother. No matter what happens you don't pick drugs which she did, no one put it in her hand. Her children have to suffer now. Kids don't forget that shit, "I got overwhelmed" don't have kids if you know you just can't handle it.
this made me so emotional, i can’t imagine what any of those children are going through. it must be so difficult being one of those daughters and not being able to see your mom everyday or not being able to go home to see your mom after school. they’re so strong! but that dad is incredible, working 2 jobs to support his daughters and keeping himself together, he should be super proud of himself!
When I seen the oldest daughter cry I felt that and I started to cry because I've been through a similar situation that same year for 3 years. It's hard going through all that pain and trauma being without your mother, not being able to feel safe and normal, but now since that part of my life is over I feel so free and happy.
Zara Mango it’s not that they dont take care their kid they just made mistakes but they should be forgiven no matter what they should still get to see their kid take my dad for example he tried to burn my grandparents house down because he was taking his bi polar medication with alcohol and that makes people act not them selves he made a mistake he still has the right to take care of me and see me no matter what so I don’t do terrible things when I’m an adult I can make choices of my own and if I do have to take medication (which may happen) I don’t drink alcohol I don’t feel in loved my whole life feeling like something is missing my dad deserves to see me and I deserve to see him it’s important for me
This video had me in tears because I have a daughter. There have been many times I have walked away from doing something wrong out of fear of being separated from my child.
No your all wrong he’s a terrible man he hid food he gave us hardly any food and mentally abused us and stuff but we live with our mom now but I’m Kelsie the youngest from that video
Much respect to the first dad❤️❤️❤️ 90% of men would have picked up and left kids to the foster system. It's hard to raise a kid alone, much less four, much less all girls, much less when you are a father. Having to deal with female puberty when you are a man is hard. Especially when you don't know what to say when you haven't been through it yourself. Amazing that some men actually step up and take responsibility.
Trumptrain2016 Wall the drug dealer is bad too and he sells stuff that kills ppl and the people who take it can die and the children would take the same path and die. Besides its an addiction, they coulda took it when there kids from other kids and they had no choice.
This video made me cry because it made me think of my amazing dad he hasn't gone to prison he has gone to heaven 6 years ago I miss him for every step I walk
Forever23 Rooker I’m sorry to hear that, I’m sure he misses you and loves you even after all this time, I send my prayers to you and all the people who have lost someone special.
I can understand the levels of pain the oldest (14 year old ) is going through. She wants to blame her mom, but also wants to have a mom, but also doesn't want to give in to her hug, which would mean she forgave her which she didn't
Candy Consumers she is the elder one and does understand how there mother choose getting high instead of looking after her children i think that is why she is mad on her !
It’s a blessing the children got to see and hug their moms again. Watching this I thought of my mom and bursted into tears because I miss my mom dearly wanting to hug her again and talk and laugh with her (she’s not in jail she passed away)
This video made me cry for real, it really touched me. When I was 4 years old my mom went to prison for 6 years, I only saw her once in those 6 years, but, I am 12, and almost 13 now , and I believe that everyone should be given a second chance, if they screw that up, then, oh well, but, my mom doing way better, and I get to see her more than I did. During the time that she was away, and still I had/have a wonderful family that raised me, and we all helped each other. If you have a parent in prison, just know, that things will get better. This quote by Ed Sheeran is one of my favorites "Everything will be okay in the end, if it is not okay, it is not the end" If you read this far, I hope you have an amazing rest of your day!
I'm actually friends with one of the daughters of Ruby. Her name is Cassandra and I went to 5th grade with her, she's super nice and I feel so bad but I'm so happy she got to see her mom!
My heartaches for these children going through so much. I hope they are able to heal from all this emotional. I’m thankful that I’m levelheaded and can walk away from bad situations, but that wasn’t always the case.
