Peter Santenello - 2024-08-24
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I know there are many Kensington videos out there, and that's why I've avoided this story. But when Kensington local Buddy Osborn reached out to me and told me about his solution to the horrific realities of open-air drug markets, he got my attention. Today, we're going on a journey into the depths of pain and suffering to the hope that Buddy and his organization offer—to get kids out of crime and drugs and into a healthier environment built upon confidence and clarity.
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I was on those streets for 25 years. By God's grace I have almost 6 years clean. I work at the rehab that saved my life. We do recover
Rock on, brother. I'm proud of you!!!
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You’re a testament to sobriety…
GOD BLESS YOU🙏🏼
I was a raging heroin/fent addict for 7 yrs. Got myself clean alone and hopeless 😢 3 yrs later I’m an addiction counselor case manager and help others find the beauty in life ❤
Sounds like "that small, still voice" from inside you, prevailed. Now you have so much to give, because you've been there.
Thank GOD!
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So glad you turned your life around. I can't even imagine how hard that must have been. Hope that your successful story is further motivation to others who just need that extra push to get back on the right track.
Kratom got me off dope🎉🎉🎉
Seeing that little kid being watched on the street by an addict while her mom goes to the “grown up” store was heartbreaking. One of the saddest things I’ve seen on this channel.
The saddest thing I see is most likely thr majority of city council is on drugs themselves. No chance.
@@JohnBoyJoy Yup I noticed that.
Absolutely pathetic 👿 and 100% PURE evil 👿🤬😡👿🤢🤬🤮🤮🤮
The grown up store 🏬 so sad
Her mom is probly on drugs too
i just gotta say that the dude from the rock ministries is the most christian guy ive seen in a while. like, helping these ppl instead of turning a blind eye is what the lord’s work is all about. major props to everyone in the vid (and in kensington) working to help a population that is obviously aching
A true Christian and follower of Jesus' word.
He is practicing what he peaches.
Peter I was a paramedic in this area for 5 years. Burnout is an understatement. It's probably one of the biggest public health crises of our time yet it's clear our government is turning a blind eye to it
Parents are turning a blind eye…cut to the source. 90% have a one-parent household and absentee father. Nothing is going to change until that changes.
or orchestrating it
@@marykaymacshane1001 Myself and many others had one parent. We never sold our souls/spirit for drugs. And yes, my siblings and I lived in poverty.
the guy in the video doesn't want to admit that they're just kicking the can down the road and he's profiting from it. And the city's complicit in everything
I was saying earlier, we got thru the opioid crisis only for Fentanyl to come thru which is even worse!
I am not a Christian, but seeing what Buddy is doing moved me. Imagine seeing your hometown went from working class neighborhood where people don't lock their doors and turn into a dystopian nightmare. Instead of moving out, he chose to join the ministry and help those lost souls on the streets day after day. People like Buddy are doing God's work!
One of the good guys making a difference. 💪❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪
Indeed, you don't have to be Christian, I am definitely not, but according to rumour he was a nice fella. What would Jesus do is a legitimately good question, and one should live like that. Many so called Christians do infact the opposite.
@@McSlobo Fear not for Christ searcheth the heart and mind. 💪
I am a Christian, and only by grace, I hope you will join God's peaceful army.
I don't believe or disbelieve...
Just try to be a good person. And this guy is most definately one of those and above and beyond!
I was down there 8 years ago. I now have 8 years sober and a beautiful life. It's possible 💕
Praise God 🎉🎉🎉 God Bless You. As they say, stayed prayed up ❤😊
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Glad you are living a clean and beautiful life. You deserve nothing less ❤
Wonderful
That's fantastic 👏
Buddy deserves a Presidential Volunteer Service Award and so much grant money that he and the organization/volunteers can expand and live on for years to come!
1000000 percent
Agreed 🙏 🙏
Amen 🙏 I agreed to that too
Buddy is a Saint, how can I donate to the rock
Ain't happening under tRump.
Maybe Elon can give it to him
I’m not usually impressed by people claiming to know Jesus, but I was awestruck when Buddy said he stays optimistic because of Jesus. HE is what Jesus wanted us to be: kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and working tirelessly to help others.
true!
@CulturalDiversityisNOTacrime Meaning?
@CulturalDiversityisNOTacrime you just described every Hollywood celebrity, professional sports players, and music moguls!
Your first sentence's exactly what's on my mind.
@CulturalDiversityisNOTacrime Each person is their own individual. No one should suffer distrust due to the actions of other people. Guess what that's called? Discrimination. Not saying to go the opposite extreme either, but perhaps consider taking a more neutral stance.
My son Jerimiah 36, died 2 1/2 years ago . He had 88 days clean. For some reason he went out & bought some crack. His heart gave out. I found him in my kitchen. He struggled for so long. I tried everything to help him. I feel like I failed my son. The grief is horribly overwhelming. But he had 88 days clean, & Im so incredibly proud of him for that. I miss him , so much. I am sending prayers to all the addicts there, & everywhere.
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry that our society has failed our children. Please do not blame yourself for this tragedy. My prayer for you is that you experience a healing of freedom from your grief and any unmerited guilt you are carrying. God says (Romans 8:1). If we still stand firmly upon this truth (he says we are forgiven), we will be liberated from the spirit of condemnation. Be kind to yourself. And if God speaks to you do something positive with your son's story to honor him and help others.
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you didnt, its not your fault, i know its hard to say its not your fault but its sincerely not. my grandparents raised me no drugs or bad behavior insite and i just met the wrong people. its meeting the wrong people and having fun at first then it becomes a problem. trust me its not your fault...
The world is so cruel parents can do all they can and do all the perfect and right things, but when the world treats you so poorly..
My condolences and you didn’t fail your son that was all on him my father tries everyday with me and I fall back into my bs and I end up angry at myself and I feel like a piece of garbage for it I need to get my clock in my head right so I’m thinking of not drinking heavy anymore or not drink at all
I did homeless outreach with Rock Ministries years ago. They do a lot for that community, help people get treatment, food donations, clothes donations, church service, boxing, Bible study’s. God bless them.
I would rather donate to an operation like that. Mainstream corporate charities spend less than 10% of what they take in on people in need. The rest goes to support its own bloat.
If I ever win the lottery Buddy will never need another donation. God bless him and the lost souls that stroll the streets
People need love and community too. Our countries society needs to welcome people back and stop traumatizing children.
What this Rock Pastor said hits me. “Many people doing great things but not for long. They got burnout cause they don’t have direct relationship with God.” Hearing this means a lot to me 🥹
Thank you for your ministry pastor! God bless you and your team abundantly 🙏🏻
I used to be stuck in Kensington. 5 years of horrible drug addiction and hopelessness. There is a way out. There are many programs in Philly but people need to WANT to do it. I will be 4 years clean in 30 days. If you’re reading this and you’re still there, you can do it!
That's Damn straight!
Bless you, and go help your fellow Human!
Peace
Blessings and honour in your life!! You need to say to yourself how absolutely proud you are of YOU! Congratulations
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most of these people are from the suburbs. their local cops know who they are and get busted as soon as they are seen on their township streets, this is why they stay close to the heroin.
BRAVO!!!!!
Was a heroin addict for 10 years and finally got clean in Paterson Nj. Got my Kids back, going to school for my BSN for Nursing and working a full time job as a medical assistant for an endocrinology dept. license back. Fines paid. And happy and at peace.
God bless you and your family
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good job.
My best friend from high school died from heroin. That was a long, long, time ago. I'm so happy when I hear a story like yours. My absolute best to you.
Well done!!!
Buddy is an angel. He could have moved away, after the tragic loss of his siblings, but he decided to stay and help people. I am moved by his work. Thank you for showing us around.
yeah, yeah ..but his intestines are hanging out ... no big deal ..just a little bit of intestines ... like Monty Python stuff
@@jake8077 need to read into laws and rights reeeeeeeeeeeeeee
He’s banking off the Kensington situation. Don’t kid yourself 🙄
I wondered this too but how could you say he's not helping people? Look at all the kids there in that safe space
Buddy is part of the problem.
He supports free needles.
Case closed.
poor guy wants to save everyone. it makes me want to cry. he’s so relieved to see that they’re alive. so much respect for him.
My parents go to church with Buddy and have gotten involved with worship and security. He’s an amazing man who just wants to help a community that he knows can be better than what it is. He’s taking kids off the street and giving them a future. He’s experienced the lows of addiction and knows there are ways out
May God bless Buddy and your parents
@@djmarakame8714 why cant the community help without god?
@@jdog4461 huh? Everyone can help. What is the deal with you?
@@jdog4461Maybe for the same reason that in the Twelve Steps for AA groups, a key step is surrender to a Higher Power. Because accepting you can't solve a problem yourself ironically often is a key that opens a door to long sought freedom from a problem. That, right then us when you miraculously 'get' a solution you just couldn't find, with all your striving and trying to make it happen yourself. Also, 'God' can be understood in Very different ways by people. For some, it just means the life force in everything or balance in nature.
@@lambchop6278But accepting you can't solve something by yourself and that you need help doesn't have anything to do with believing in God or a higher power - you could instead choose to seek support and help from other people - who actually really exist! (and therefore are alot more helpful than an imaginary friend).
And also, AA and NA are just dangerous abusive cults, that aren't even effective, and hurt more people than they help.
But maybe you didn't know that ...
This video should be on national network television.
They will never show it unfortunately
The powers that be would never allow that to happen.
Main stream media died in 2012 with the passage of The Smith Mundt Modernization Act. Now all national networks are state controlled propaganda.
Somebody call the trump team.
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I came from a AA fellowship. Got sober at 50 and Jesus found me. I didn't want Him. Now I love Him.
This video and the people in it are rich in the Lord!! I pray He continues to bless you
Another heroin addict in recovery here. 12 years addicted, 7 years now clean. It's so great to see an uplifting and positive story from Kensignton. Like all addicts I was a hopeless mess and luckily I hit my rock bottom before I was dead. Now I am a proud father and married man. There is a way out of this mess.. but we have to be real about it. There is no easy way.
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proud of you, way to go!
Uplifting and positive story from Kensington? Bro it's a dump! It's probably the worst place I've ever seen in my life.. that people choosing to live there and raising their family there is absolutely insane! Come to Sweden or Europe and you will see the difference.
You’re so right it isn’t easy I know I’ve been there . I’m proud of you too !
@Awioooo if we weren't sending Europe billions of dollars, and trillions of dollars around the world, we could take care of our own. Take a guess how much we send to Europe as a whole. It's sickening. As for Sweden, it's a homogenous society. That's why they thrive. They don't have all the trash mixed in. They both (Africans and south Americans) have an entire continent to themselves, and they're the biggest dumps in the entire world. So why do we let them in the US? Make the US homogenous again. Europe is even worse. The US cities have a few blocks like this in each big city, while European big cities are bad in their entirety. Paris, Rome, London... all trash.
“It’s a tourist attraction for people to watch them die on the streets” that brought tears to my eyes
Back in 1998 The Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan.
It's awful to hear but listen, sometimes it takes seeing it in person. I went to Philly as a tourist to visit the sights, the museums, and saw some addicts in the street. It made me more aware of the situation than any video on YouTube would. And watching these videos on the internet is, in a way, a bit of voyeurism as well. There's just healthy curiosity, and morbid curiosity. It's up to people to know in their hearts which type their curiosity is.
That type of behavior is repulsive and there should be a law against it .. somehow no pandering or sitting watching for more than 30seconds..🙏🕊️🧡
And what have you done to help, other than posting this online and counting the likes?
Those people are gonna be taking pictures of the addicts and post them online alongside messages about how broken hearted they are, just like you did, just an extra step
"Never desensitized to what I see because I have Jesus and I have hope." Love it brother! ❤
I loved this part so much
Amen. Major Kudos to Buddy. Thanks for not becoming "Desensitized".🫶🌹🫶🌹🙌🙏👍👏🫶🫶🫶🫶
Me too PTL 🙏
@@OtomoTenzi Democrat cities
This is what your Democrats are doing to my Ukraine
Thanks Ameirka
13:23 almost had me crying. That man is out there checking on people who have been forgotten about. Thank you for your service.
Thank you so much church family! i was living on the streets of Kensington ,July 27th 2022 I walked into Rock ministry went to a Christian Program out in Orrington Maine, today i'm free from the bondage of drugs and alcohol.Only threw Gods grace and Mercy did I have the courage to walk inside that wonderful place to get help!, Thank you Joe our addictions ministry ,just one of many wonderful outreaches. That God made possible at Rock ministry for a 57 year old woman who's family gave up all hope in. Then God said,watch this! today I live in Florida just celebrated 2 yrs ! Thank you Jesus! Buddy, Craig, Sharon especially Lizzy! and how could I ever forget Joe Joe! Kensingknights4life!
Well done margaret what an achievement godbless you
Big Big Love from the UK 🇬🇧
You allowed other people to program you because you didn't do well programming yourself(being an individual)
A true success story ❤ Thank you for sharing.
Shout out to Maine!!!!
These Rock guys are beautiful humans, humble and real.
Buddy is a living hero. Not easy to take a full time life of service in the most horrible conditions. Godspeed.
Man, I choked up when he said “that’s someone’s mother”. I think Peter felt it too. It’s easy to dismiss these people as less than human. Buddy is bringing humanity back into the issues. I love this episode
I'm a 48 years old man and Dad to 3 grown up boys. This one had me crying. Never stop opening our eyes Peter.
Me too. I been heart broken and sobbing hard. Now I am angry!
a good father would have his boys become men...
Divorced?
It's a 2 block area you blink your eyes and your in and out of it😊
I KNOW EXACTLY HOW THIS HAPPENED. ASK ME
I’m sure you won’t see this there’s too many comments but I just wanted to thank you for the bottom of my heart for showing this video. I’ve actually been a Christian for 30 years and this video touched me deeply. Thank you so much God bless.
one of pete's best or maybe pete's best
Saw it. Thank you!
@@PeterSantenelloyou need to read these comments every day so you are reminded that Americans are with you!
@@PeterSantenello We need laws for involuntary hospitalizations until they’re stable. It’s more inhumane to leave addicts outside where they’re a danger to themselves/others.
To think that someone in the throes of addiction/severe mental illness will choose treatment is its own form of insanity.
I was raised in the Christian church with a Catholic dad and Methodist mom and none of my experiences in the Catholic or Protestant churches taught me to love my neighbor the way Buddy and his organization exemplify in this video. I’m agnostic but I see Buddy as a true man of Christ and his principles. I just donated and will continue to donate until Kensington and those fallen into addiction are given a second chance. Excellent work, Peter.
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WOW, what A Sweet thought and Comment. They Need MORE PEOPLE Like YOU; Not judgmental and thoughtful and Seeing Christ in their merciful Actions.
Some talk the talk - others walk the walk
@@AustinKiger That’s because they are Christian, not religious. Big difference.
Have you ever wondered why Muslims don't have these problems? Do you know all the things that the ego wants are forbidden in Islam? The uncontrolled ego wants everything, it has all to do with control, who is in charge the ego or the soul?
Today, August 23rd, marks a monumental milestone: my third year of sobriety. This journey has been a labor of love, driven by my desire to heal and honor those I've lost. While it's still a daily challenge, I'm proud to say I'm healthier, stronger, and more resilient. I've continued to thrive in my two jobs, now with the clarity and purpose that sobriety brings. To anyone struggling with addiction, I see you, I hear you, and I believe in you. You are capable of overcoming this. I'm living proof. Keep pushing forward, and know that you're not alone. Sending love, support, and God blessings you all.
For 25 years, I believed I needed drugs to cope with the demands of working two jobs daily for 28 years. But after losing five loved ones, I hit rock bottom. That's when I made the life-changing decision to quit and moved on with trading that better my life today.
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The world could use a lot more Buddy’s. Amazing man, thank you.
grew up with a mother who was down in Kensington most of my life caught up in heroin, it took over a decade for things to change but she went from nothing but the clothes on her back to being a homeowner, going to college, and working with lawyers. To me that is living proof you can go from nothing to something.. praying for that little girl whose mother left her to get drugs. i know just how that was
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That's awesome! She is a soldier!!
Wow, Buddy and his colleagues need to receive recognition and an award for all the wonderful work they are doing.
I got my haircut on the 2600 block of Kensington Ave. and have been in the area since 1960. The city and the culture have changed to the point you see in the video. There are many reasons and excuses, political, social, and personal, but it doesn't matter because the bottom line is what you witness now in this neighborhood.
Or not, because that is hollow. That's how people get corrupted, pride.
They have recognition. Their Higher Power in Jesus. That's all you need :) <3 <3 <3
@@dustman96nailed it. They are blessed which is way better than awarded. Its their blessing to serve others. Its the only way.
They will, my friend, they will. 🥛🍯
I’ve watched a lot of YouTube (51 yrs old), but never seen something so powerful. Amazing work Peter!!
You hit the nail on the head Peter: this is the abandonment of humanity. Where is the leadership? Where is common sense? Where is the humanity? It gives me hope to read these comments, knowing that there's so many of us out here who do care, and who are concerned, and who are angry. Thank you for giving these issues the attention and authenticity they deserve.
Thank you!
Started with weed at 16, about 10x a day till age 19, where I decided I needed help and checked myself in to rehab. Everyone was laughing at me, after all, they were in for heroine and crack, but the "stoner kid" needed help.
One old man, with no teeth sat me down, told me not to listen to them and told me he started just like me and only wished he had the chance I had. This struck home for me. He helped me fight all the way, we became pretty close. He was clean 6 months when he left, he seemed fine, he OD'd and died 3 weeks later.
I have not touched any drugs ever since. Never. I did struggle with alcohol a little, but fighting to be a good dad and be healthy for my kids first, is what saved me.
In French we say "si jeunesse savant et si Vieillesse pouvait", if the youth knew and if the elderly could.
Stay away kids...just stay away, there is no shortcut. Want a high? Go to the gym, tell someone you love them, save a life. It takes time, it's painful, it takes courage, but SO IS LIFE.
No shortcuts.
That's an amazing story, admirable even. I know I am a stranger but I am glad to hear how you put your life back on track, It's not easy , WIsh you and your family all the best.
Yes baby!!! Good for you,wish I would have stopped there but 17 years sober now! Amazing comment
My 23 year old son “doesn’t like me” because i refer to weed as a drug. It literally watched it steal the light from his eyes. He’s definitely at some stage of psychosis after 10 years of daily smoking. Im guess im grateful he never had touched heroin.
And now they have to gal to legalize weed and open them like coffee shops! That makes no sense! It starts with weed and beer!
Anything has potential to become addictive. I was addicted to weed until i decided that wasn't good enough 😢
My heart dropped seeing that little girl sitting on the street waiting for her mom. She is one of many innocent children who are bearing the consequences of a spiraling drug epidemic. We, as a nation, must do better.
I was at a friend's super bowl party years ago with a few young prosecutors and it was mentioned that 90% of all statutory rape cases and child molestation were emanating from Kensington. This is all by design and I believe the forces behind it run in elite western circles.
VOTE RED ❤❤❤❤
Broke my heart also. Our government can put up all these migrants. Why can't they help a family where children are involved. Without taking the child away. I by no means have anything against legal migrants. Not trying to there.
Unfortunately, she may be part of the cycle.
@@Supremewin777Red doesn’t care about the addicts and the people with mental health issues. Red doesn’t care about the homeless. Red doesn’t care that these people are someone’s mother or father or brother or sister or daughter or son. Red has no compassion or empathy or sympathy, because to Red, this is the persons “own fault” for getting addicted or being homeless. Red only cares about what’s good for Red, not what’s good for all. 💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙
After coming across this video. I started praying for The Rock ministry. And we are going to commit to pray for it along with my husband and children. And hopefully visit Philly in the future. 🙏🏾God bless the works of your hands the Rock ministry. Thank you for this video Peter. Lastly I cried a lot seeing that young girl who was left with a stranger in the street by her drug dependent mom. I can only ask Jesus to rescue her. really broke my heart. 💔
Peter, I am a Muslim . Watching this video was heartbreaking.but, I want to say big thank you to buddy who is doing awesome work for humanity . God bless you all !!!!
That man is a Saint he goes around that area trying to save lives and still has a positive mindset may God bless him and all his endeavors.🙏🏽
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,big rich government better watch learn,,,,,,,and help make laws for dealing drugs,,,,,,a rico act,,,,,,,,,decades to life in jail.............
@@ThomasELeClair Not going to lie that part has me angry too that it depends on who is in charge that makes a difference on how they respond to the situation it should be a universal & reasonable resolution.
Really loved this
I’m not a Christian
I really really love this guy
I need to listen to and understand why people are true believers.
Hearing these guys talk about their relationship with Jesus was fascinating.
May Jesus christ open your heart
Jesus is working in you. Your comment shows that. Accept Jesus, and you'll find peace and comfort you've never known. 🙏
We are true believers because Jesus is God in the flesh and He loves each of us very much. He carried our sins on the cross, so He could give us His righteousness. He took our punishment and death so He could give us His forgiveness, love and eternal life. He arose again so we could be in right standing with God, just as though we never have sinned. It is the greatest gift in life, Jesus Christ.
From someone who wrestled (and continues to wrestle) with equal parts materialist skepticism and convicted curiosity: know that Christ is ready to answer the call when you are ready to make it.
As Christian, it’s always fascinating to hear others stories. It’s really indescribable. That’s why we want to share this with others. We just want others to experience this joy and peace that comes from Christ.
I have been watching your videos for at least a year. This is the first video I have had to pause because of how angry and sad I feel only 25 minutes in. I can't stop crying. We deserve so much better in this world. Those people deserve so much better! I keep thinking about all the headlines in our current news and all the policies that get the media's attention when this is a real problem that should receive more attention, funding, and support. Thank you for taking the time to shed light on what really goes on in the world.
I was on the streets of Kensington on and off for 8 yrs. prostituting and spending the money on heroin. I knew I was sick of living that life but was struggling to get out and get clean. Thank God one night I got arrested and spent a few days in jail on State Road. I prayed everyday Please God get me out of here and I'll change my life. 5 days later I was released on a year probation and I kept that promise and immediately got into drug and alcohol treatment and got clean. Now instead of going down Kensington for drugs I go down to give out food and talk with people how recovery is possible!! 10 years clean and never plan on going back. I hope to work with The Rock one day too they are an amazing organization in Kensington who truly care and help as much as possible. Thank God for Buddy and everyone who is working to make Kensington a better place for the people who live there and trying to help addicts as much as they can🙏🏼💜
I congratulate you on your virtuous path. My generation was literally decimated in the 80s/90s due to opiates and the resulting consequences. I lost many friends and acquaintances.😢
Congrats. I'm sooo proud of you!!!! ❤❤
Proud of you
Just finished reading General Michael Flynn's book on 5th Generation Warfare - this is modern-day warfare. America is being attacked from within. In 5GW, drug casualties are considered "killed in action" believe it or not. Thank God for the people that found their way out and can now help others, it's the only chance we have to heal the nation. God is now working through you and you are helping others, an angel on earth. I wish you strength and peace as you continue this mission. 💚
RReena, praying for your sobriety, you got this, and congratulations!
I've watched 10 minutes of this and am blown away by how respectful your presentation is. Most uploads about Kensington have the feel of cheap voyeurism, but this is classy, humane and informative. Kudos to you from Center City Philly.
Great comment and “Agreed!” from me. I’ve slowly come to expect it from this channel - one of only a handful that keeps people’s humanity at the forefront and doesn’t push an agenda on us (almost like journalism is supposed to do?). What a breath of fresh air! Glad to watch alongside you.
how about you vote to clean your shit towns up this is disgusting
@@andyafranks Thanks and agreed brother. Just subscribed to the channel. Great watching with you.
If you’re new you should check out the rest of his channel. His videos about the US-Mexico border are some of the most interesting I’ve seen about the topic and he does such a good job of presenting a broad topic from numerous perspectives
You people run around watching addict videos too, then have to make some stupid comment about “sick voyeur.” Look at you peeping around! Hypocrite do gooder.
This man is a hero. God give strength to everyone who struggles with this matter.
I am a recovering addict. I just wanted to say thank you. Some people come on here to judge, or even talk politics. You asked for God to give strength to the people that are usually walked by, often with a look of disgust aimed at them. ❤
@kait6994 I've never expected a substance addiction, so I can't even begin to imagine how hard that battle of yours is. Still I bet that the recovery journey takes a lot of guts and effort, so let me tell you that I respect your decision to get clean and your will to live your life free. May God be watching over you, stay safe and hold your ground.
Amazing video, God Bless you!
My son Derick, last Friday was a year clean. He's an amazing man. Please keep him in your prayers ❤
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My bf died of a pain pill overdose I I found him on our new apartment couch I myself struggle with addiction I'm no longer on the pain pills I sought help shortly after he passed . It's been 10 and a half yrs and it feels like yesterday everyday at times. I love him I wish I new what I know now. His name was Derrick and he was the smile that lit a room the laugh would make you laugh even when the day was somber. I miss him so much! I'm glad your Derrick has gotten help this is an evil evil drug. Ty for sharing
i don't give a sht and prayers won't help anyone
have a mediocre day
@@ShariDLamas I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and comfort you ❤️
@@93Beefcake Wow! Heart broken for you. You just don't know.❤️
I'm so happy for everyone here in the comments who made it out alive. May you live a long and healthy life!
Amen to this!!
@PeterSantenello - 2024-08-24
Of all the videos I’ve made in the world, from the slums of India to the hoods in Karachi, Pakistan, for some reason, this experience hit me the hardest. There’s a lot to process here. I’ve seen poverty much worse than Kensington, but I've never experienced such an abandonment of humanity.
Buddy is doing amazing work. Let’s hope we’re at the bottom here and things start moving in the right direction. Thanks to all of you who participated in this video! You’ve helped open our eyes.
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@bigkippa - 2024-08-24
thanks for your videos peter shoutout buddy
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@OneMorningSongs - 2024-08-24
Thank you, Peter. What you do is priceless.
@edwingibson628 - 2024-08-24
Have you noticed you keep running into people that tell you about Jesus
@jamesreese4170 - 2024-08-24
It was brave just to even go. It's like a war zone. I don't know how we let it get to this. It's heart breaking.