Rebecca-July 2024

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Rebecca, a transgender woman on Skid Row.

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[madidiamondhands]

Ngl, my intuition tells me Rebecca probably recently got attacked horribly in some way. I've never seen Rebecca dressed like a male and wearing glasses...almost like trying to become invisible or hide. Bruised face, teary eyes, unable to speak... something very serious happened to Rebecca. I hope it's not what I think it is. Sending you so much healing, Rebecca.

[uplatenitein]

My brother was Rebecca. I almost went bankrupt trying to fix him. I almost lost my mind wondering every night where is he, is he safe, fed, housed, what can I do to save him. I lost family members and friends because I would always help my brother. I almost lost my home because he was staying with me and just about burned to the ground or was selling, using drugs at my home. I almost lost my life when he tried to stab me in my sleep in his drug induced state. I wanted to fix him, help him, love him, protect him. In the end, he died, overdosed, alone, next to a dumpster, filthy. His death put me in therapy, lots of therapy. Why couldn't I save him? Why? Because, my brother didn't want to be saved, he was ill, addicted, out of his mind. He is at peace now, at rest and finally, so am I. RIP my baby brother, see you on the other side.

[KacieLarson]

The look on Rebecca's face when Mark gives the hug...the way Rebecca says "I love you, Mark." The sincerity, the friendship, the worry and sadness...it's palpable. I've never witnessed anything like their story and it's something I think about often. I'm rooting for you, Rebecca.

[karentowry]

Mark - I’m so sorry that anyone said anything about what you do or don’t for Rebecca. I’ve watched for years the roller coaster she takes you - all of us, on. I applaud and thank you for your beautiful heart.

[winkiepop]

Rebecca looks absolutely traumatised and fragile. Mark thank you for giving her that hug. She needed that so very much. Her arms went straight out for you. That's the main thing you give her is love. Love you Rebecca. I'm so scared for her, she's looking so vulnerable and broken.

[mariepierre]

Today, Rebecca looks like someone who is processing a traumatic event. She doesn’t look like she’s doing ok at all.

[katelyn]

This is the hardest Rebecca interview to watch yet

[jessieinthewest]

Mark, your interviews have softened my heart for the addicted, afflicted and mentally ill. I’m very thankful for that.❤️

[taber]

I don’t know how someone can say Mark has done nothing for Rebecca. He is one of the only consistent people (that we know of) in her life.

[JR-ghlp]

Rebecca is absolutely screaming silently that she is not happy and I think that hug helped

[spookynerd]

She is clearly extremely traumatized, she's fighting back the tears the entire time. It's breaking my heart, I've been rooting for Rebecca for a long time. I hope you heal, Rebecca.

[andrearoose]

I think anyone who has watched your interaction KNOWS how involved you have been and how much you have offered and provided. Thank you, Mark

[pamdemaray]

This was the loudest non-verbal interview i have ever heard. She wants to cry sooo badly but won't break down no matter what. This is gut renching to watch . Rebecca's poor sweet soul is screaming for help . How I wish I could hug her tightly and make everything bad go away . Please let her know that we love her and that there's hope at the end of rehab if she would try . She would have therapy for all the pain she's carrying. Sometimes, you just have to lay your burdens down ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[acwilliams]

You don’t have to explain yourself Mark. People that follow this story know that you have offered her every opportunity under the sun. No one can force anyone to accept the help they need.

[Bri]

So much heaviness in this video. It felt like Rebecca wanted to say something but couldn’t. I hope Rebecca is safe ❤️

[rissyp]

rewatching this after the most recent video makes me so sad. cannot even imagine how rough this was for rebecca.

[krisap]

Omg, Rebecca has obviously had something very traumatic happen. Dressing like a man, unable to talk, the labored breathing and the inability to even talk to Mark is just heartbreaking.

[SB_McCollum]

It's like watching an abused 7 year old, just too young to take it all in but trying to be polite.

[dianab]

Your videos changed my approach when caring for patients as a nurse. It's another mental level of empathy.

[sandrabrown]

As a chaplain and former inmate, addict, and survivor my heart hurts watching this sweet individual. I can only imagine what happened to traumatized Rebecca in this way. Prayer changes everything! Thank you for doing what you do and reaching people like this!!! God help this situation.
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