Fentanyl Addict interview-Emilio

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Emilio, a fentanyl addict in Kensington, Philadelphia.

[jasonnoble]

No joke... because of watching SWU and visiting a young man in prison in prison from time to time, I just enrolled in college classes to become a substance abuse counselor.

[Darkest_Soul_]

I always knew that bad parenting was the cause of a lot of issues in adults, but until I came across this channel, I didn't realize how significant is it.

[juliegrace]

So much pain written into every scar, every awkward gesture, every deflected question and every heartbreaking memory. As strong as fentanyl is, it may as well be water: ultimately you develop a tolerance for opiates and opioids that bring you to your knees in a worse hell than you were beforehand. Reality is a cold place when you're alone with your demons.

[LilaSpaks]

Parents this is an example of why you don't have children if you can't be a loving and peaceful parent. Emilio deserved better! I wish him peace and happiness in his life!

[sydneyjordan]

Loved Emilio’s interview. I feel like he’s tired and ready for a change. I hope he can one day feel loved and wanted.

[inaj]

Lack of love from family or biological parents really does effect one’s Soul . Sending him loving vibes, may god bless him on his journey .

[aviationcompilation]

I know you probably hear this all the time, but i would absolutely LOVE to see a follow up on Emilio. He seems like a nice person that hard a very hard upbringing, unfortunately. I wish him all the best.
Thank you Mark and Emilio. Have a great day.

[maureent]

This guy deserves a second chance… hope he gets it.

[trishagoddard]

I started off watching every couple months when a video popped up to watching every day within hours of posting. SWU has a chokehold on me, nothing else like it on YT. The perspective I get from stories like Emilio's has really made me a better person

[johnking]

Incredible story again Mark, thank you for sharing this, and Emilio: I pray that you tear down the hurdles in your mind and know that you can do ANYTHING if you put your mind to it. I too was once a struggling heroin addict and decided one day that I had had enough, it took a few years but I overcame it… addiction is giving up everything for one thing, recovery is giving up one thing for everything… god speed and good luck Emilio, I know you can do it!

[susanwilliams]

Dr. Gabor Mate says, "there's only one story in your life that explains everything...I had needs, they weren't met, and as a result I suffered"
1 and half minutes in when he says "I never heard my mom and dad tell me they love me" my heart literally hurt for him.
Just that one thing is all we need to know about him to explain everything he says after and the reason he's sitting in front of Marks camera.

I also instantly thought of my boys and my granddaughter and can't imagine a single time I see them and not saying I love you..or the 1 million ways I show I show I love them. I also thought of my parents and grandparents and brother and life long friends and I know how incredibly blessed I am to have so much love in my life.

[poppy]

I’m very proud of you for quitting the hard stuff !!! Keep going strong, your kids need you and they will be proud their father got clean !! You got this

[blynch]

I am really rooting for this man. Those Philly streets are no joke. Hope he makes it.

[dr.respect.]

wow i really like him a lot. super impressionable and seems so very genuine.

[staciewhite]

As I first listened to Emilio’s story I felt sad that he wasn’t given opportunities that all children should be given—loving parents who are firmly vested in their child well-being. Yet, as I listen to Emilio speak, I hear a warrior; a man who has a sting desire to better himself. He says that he wants to drive trucks; those are his interests. I sure hope he meets and even surpasses his goals. He has a wonderful spirit!!

[irisrodriguez]

Saludos Emilio! Shout of from California, Hey brother just wanted to give you some motivation, I use to be an addict before I been clean for a year now I also have a passion for Trucks I got my CDL a year ago, being in the road has help me stay clean and away from trouble! Anything possible I recently meet I driver he is 60 years old and got his license at 50 and he loves it! I know you got this, it’s never to late to turn your life around and to be there for your family because deep down you know that’s what u want. See you in the road brotha.

[kingx]

A beautiful human being that was dealt a really awful hand in life. Wishing you all the best with your recovery Emilio and getting your CDL. Good luck my brother

[bowtiebilly]

I think at the end when he said he was having trouble explaining,
He was trying to say that, the people who remain loyal to you when you are at such a low point in life, are very important, should not be taken for granted, and should be shown that same loyalty

[kgreene]

Thank you very much for sharing your story with us, Emilio! We really need truck drivers in this country right now and I hope you are able to get a great job doing what you want! Mark, you did such a great job of getting Emilio to relax and open up, your interview style is remarkably neutral and your subjects obviously appreciate that. Many thanks to the both of you, none of this is easy!!

[jamesfreeman]

New sub to the channel....I'm 42....used heroin and fentynol since I was 14...ecstasy pcp cocaine crack anything really in those years too...been clean since July 4th so hard....I'm still going strong...I can't promise I will be clean take it hour by hour or I will slip n use....hopefully time will make it all u people