ABOVE
and
BELOW
ATX
By: Jay Smith
Co-Producer: Tina Smith
Purpose of ABOVE and BELOW atx:
Creator: Jay Smith
After years of battling substance abuse disorder and experiencing homelessness, Jay found his calling in helping others who suffer from the same issues. ABOVE and BELOW ATX provides Street Outreach Services that include food, water, ice, clothing, harm reduction, and recover coaching. They also connect people to resources they need in the Austin area. ABOVE and BELOW ATX understands the importance of documenting the truth about the conditions people live in and endure to help unite the community and support the movement to help those in need. ABOVE and BELOW ATX also provides a platform for people to tell their stories of addiction, homelessness, trauma, recovery, strength and hope. Their goal is to grow with the community of Austin Texas, and provide a voice to those who are unheard. Jay's dedication to helping others is truly inspiring, and his organization is making a positive impact on the lives of maniy in the Austin community.
CLICK ON THE VIDEOS BELOW TO WATCH THE SHORTS!
SHORT W/ WILLIAM!
SHORT W/ DANA!
SHORT W/ HED PE!
SHORT W/ THE CREATORS!
LIVE FACE BOOK VIDEO
SHORTS FROM THE STREETS
COMMENT, LEAVE QUESTIONS, CHECK OUT THE COMMENTARY VIDEO...
Trapn pari pee weeTRAPP'N
SHORTS FROM THE STREETS
THE BIKE SHOP
SHORTS FROM THE STREETS
FEEDING THE HOMMIES OUTREACH
SHORTS FROM THE STREETS
MICHELLE- Survivor
Click on the pic to see INTERVIEW with Michelle
MY CHOICE
Click on the pic to see INTERVIEW with "DEE"
https://youtu.be/XSuV2ai_Buc Interview with Mathew... Gotta watch this one. We can all relate.
INTERVIEW WITH "ROY"-MENTAL HEALTH MEETS DRUG ADDICTION
An interview with "Roy"- struggling with both mental health and addiction problems, finds his path to violence in Prison and his struggle to make it out on the streets.
INTERVIEW WITH "CARLOS"- GENERATIONAL CRIME MEETS TRAUMA
An interview with "Carlos"- after following in the footsteps of his family's life of crime and drug dealing, he tries to trade it all in for a family life only to be met with Life's most DREADED TRAUMA... the loss of a child...
ABOVE and BELOW @ HED PE concert in Austin Texas! Exclusive VIP access and a one on one Interview with lead singer Jared Gomes on his experience with Substance Abuse!
⬇️CLICK ANY PICTURE BELOW TO VIEW THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE!⬇️
Fallen Ballerina turns to Fentanyl ...
Natasha, once a ballerina always expected to be perfect, tells her story of how life can beat you down, and leave you with no other choice but to try to change the way you feel. How solutions can turn into downfalls and how quickly you can end up ...at the DAMN.
TRIGGER WARNING!!!...
VIEWERS BEWARE... EXTREME CONTENT ....David, a previously successful tattoo artist/ PUNK rock musician, tells about his travels, his exciting adventures, his addiction, his plans for the future and his GOALS...
Hope for "Chella"
"Chela" tells her story of how her addiction/Fentanyl has torn apart her life. Left her with nothing on the streets of Austin Tx. Isolated from her family and sick from her disease she tells of her dreams of being able to be there for her family. Clean from substances and able to provide... but at this point she see little hope.
Truth with "CLIFF"
"Cliff" talks about what he thinks led him to a life of crystal meth addiction and how the meth itself has changed the last few years. How it has effected the community and the people around him. (A WARNING EVERYONE SHOULD HEAR) He touches on the possibilities of him getting into recovery or treatment.. it only takes a seed.
Creators
First official Post. An Interview with "everyone knows" Steve. A true staple in the Austin community, making sure we all make it long enough to want to make a change. #Harm-reduction #Givingback #GenuineConcern #HopefortheHopeless
From shot-callin' the yard to THE harm-reduction Mayor of Austin. "You can't get better if your not ALIVE"...
Steve S. "The Legend"- tells his story of coming to to Texas only to see the inside of the yard. Addiction, drug dealing, personal healing, becoming a husband and father, and GIVING BACK to the homies still out there.
TO DONATE TO STEVE'S HIS CAUSE TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH HARM-REDUCTION GO TO "GO FUND ME" ON THE ABOVE AND BELOW PAGE ON FACEBOOK @
See the interview on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/qrWgJRPjHwk
It's NEVER too LATE!
Debra- born below into home where she grew up around doing and selling CHIVA, grew up below knowing all the wrong people. And finally choosing herself and living ABOVE... The struggle is still real. After 60 years of knowing nothing else but the street life. She is torn between helping her still lost "family" and keeping a roof over her head. She gives hope and kindness when theres nothing else to give.
Watch the interview on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/YAqDuJHHXPI
TO MAKE A DONATION TO DEBRA DIRECTLY DM on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx OR VENMO ABOVE AND BELOW @ THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE...
TODD T.
8 YEARS SOBER...
Todd tells his story of Heroin and Cocaine addiction that left him alone and with nothing. He tells of his struggle to surrender and trade a life of hustling for a life of strength, hope, and passing it forward.
VIEW TODD'S INTERVIEW @ https://youtu.be/UWWD1FEJ6eA TO MAKE A DONATION TO TODD OR THE ABOVE AND BELOW CAUSE DM US ON FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx OR YOU CAN FIND THE ABOVE and BELOW VENMO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
"A SURVIVOR"
"Margarita" doesn't hold anything back. Keep a box of tissues with you on this one. The story of a true survivor. Against all odds. No one to teach her the "right way". Born into a life a drugs and trafficking. And the MIRACLE of how she has now been sober 20 years! She is the mother of 3 teenagers, twins with special needs and a beautiful teenage daughter. Life isn't easy and its not perfect but she made it out and isn't giving up!
WATCH MARGARITA'S INTERVIEW @ https://youtu.be/VrsSK2tZdgk . DONATE DIRECTLY TO MARGARITA AND HER FAMILY DM US ON FACEBOOK @ facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx OR FIND THE ABOVE and BELOW VENMO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
"Na Na" aka Rosemarie
Interview tells all about her traumatic childhood of abuse, neglect, molestation, incest, rape, and her escape through substances and the streets. How she turned the tables and became the abuser that had hurt her, to insure that no one ever hurt her again. She tells of finding her self and Christ and how she now works to give back to the community. Her dreams of being able to make a difference for Women and using her story to help others to have the strength to face their demons and conquer them.
Watch the full video @ https://youtu.be/oablwzVtjaY if you want to connect with Rosemarie or ABOVE and BELOW you can do so @ https://youtu.be/oablwzVtjaY
INTERVIEW @
VIEW INTERVIEW W/ PARI AND JAZ @
TO DONATE TO OUR BROTHER AND SISTER STILL OUT THERE DM US ON FACEBOOK @ facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx
OR FIND THE ABOVE and BELOW VENMO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
A Conversation w/ EASTSIDERS' 4 LIFE... "...you know where to find me..."
Pari and Jasmine- there struggle, went from ABOVE TO BELOW... Once living the family life, now living the street life. But always stick together, through thick and thin... your never too low to see the light. Keeping the hope alive.
"Pee Wee" x 2
2 for 1 Interviews with "Pee Wee"... He tells about his drug use and gang affiliation, the change in the drugs on the streets and being incarcerated. We were able to do 2 interviews with Pee Wee and to clearly see the change in his personality due to the effect of drugs. Watch @ https://youtu.be/vLYt-IyUvgo Comment or DM us on facebook with questions, resources, or do contribute. https://www.facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx
"Cory"
"Cory" tells his story of his service, homelessness, and addiction to combat. Years spent in prison and gang-life, and coming home to the ghetto. - A special peak at his shelte r still set up like a bunker, equip with booby traps and escape hatches. Watch @ https://youtu.be/P2PY4DdD6fU
A DAY WITH THE CREATOR: JAY SMITH
A sneak peak into a day with the Creator of ABOVE and BELOW Jay Smith... Street Outreach to provide support to the Homies, and Brutal workout to stay healthy and release stress, an Interview to share stories of truth with the community and time with the family, well deserved. (Click on the picture to view the video on YouTube!!)
Check out the Creator Jay Smith's Motivational Videos! Find YOUR SELFCARE... then wash rinse and repeat! REPATITION IS KEY!
CLICK ANY OF THE PICTURES BELOW TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO!
SELF CARE
Videos designed to inspire and motivate!
CONFIDENCE IS KEY!
Bench Press Progression
Prostitution, Sexual Abuse, Familia Homicide, Addiction and RECOVERY
"Interview with "Nana" or now Rosemarie, tells about her traumatic childhood of abuse, neglect, molestation, incest, rape, and her escape through substances and the streets. How she turned the tables and became the abuser that had hurt her, to insure that no one ever hurt her again. She tells of finding her self and Christ and how she now works to give back to the community. Her dreams of being able to make a difference for Women and using her story to help others to have the strength to face their demons and conquer them.
FENTANYL ADDICTION
"Ernest" tells all about his addiction to fentanyl. This synthetic opioid is not just dangerous in the sense of causing over doses, but leaves open wounds on intravenous users. Leaving the possibility of death by overdose, infection, and numerous blood born illnesses. Heroin is a thing of the past... WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF FENTANYL...
Click on the Pictures to view the INITERVIEWS! OR https://youtu.be/oablwzVtjaY (NANA) https://youtu.be/55GPGix_eKA ERNEST
FENTANYL:
FASTY LIFE FAST DEATH
Interview with "Mike" no shame, all game. Homeless by choice addicted to fentanyl, so far has "Reversed" (w/ Narcan) 15 overdoses that lived. Lives ready for tomorrow. Same shit different day.
Crystal Meth Pandemic and the lives it destroys.
"Cliff" talks about what he thinks took him to crystal meth addiction and how meth addiction has changed the last few years and how it has effected the community and the people around him. He also touches on the possibilities of him getting into recovery.
CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO SEE THE INTERVIEWS! YOU DON'T WANN MISS. REAL STORIES. REAL PEOPLE. REAL LIFE... BELOW...
THE CREATOR of ABOVE and BELOW- Jay Smith. Shares his story where his passion for helping his lost brothers and sisters comes from. From Body Builder to Opiate addict. From money and fast cars to living in hotels and on the streets. And his climb back up. The streets took care of him when he was BELOW, now he's back help take care of his brother's and sister's still out there. His passion is bring light and a voice to those who don't have one. To share the stories of those still struggling and those who have found a way to make it out. Our hope at ABOVE and BELOW is revile the truth about what is really happening to people you walk past everyday but are to far BELOW your line of sight to notice, and to allow those that have made it out to provide HOPE to others out there struggling or who know someone who is slipping BELOW....
WATCH THE INTERVIEW OF THE CREATOR @ https://youtu.be/PaZ77WCBiz4 (DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE we appreciate the support!) IF YOU WANT TO DONATE TO ABOVE and BELOW AND SUPPORT THE CAUSE DM US ON FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/ABOVEandBELOWatx OR YOU CAN FIND OUT VENMO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. (all donations made to specific person go directly to them, donation to ABOVE and BELOW go towards supplies WATER, ICE, GAS (take people to appointments for housing or other resources that they would normally have no way to get to), NECESSITIES AND RESOURCES FOR BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S STILL OUT THERE. ABOVE and BELOW alone can support only so many people, but together with your help we can grow and expand and help more people reach that spot where they are finally ABOVE.
Live Interviews. Real Stories. In the streets of ATX. 2 Austinites that came from BELOW and rose ABOVE the underworld of Drugs, Gangs, Homelessness, Co-Dependent Relationships, Abuse and NEVER going BACK... accept to help others...
ABOVE and BEOLOW
We are new at this please feel free to email, comment, DM suggestions!
You can find Us on
FaceBook-
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093377545744
Youtube-
https://www.youtube.com/@ABOVEandBELOW-ATX
twitter-
https://twitter.com/ABOVEBELOW71926
Questions? Want to donate to someone or to ABOVE and BELOW? Click to take action, make a change, lend a helping hand. DM Jay for instruction to help those still out there. ALL DONATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS- YOU CAN DONATE DIRECTLY TO A PERSON WHO'S STORY TOUCHES YOUR HEART. YOU CAN LEAVE A MESSAGE OF INSPIRATION, AND GET A SHOUT OUT ON AN INTERVIEW STEPPING UP AND REACHING OUT.
Contact ABOVEandBELOW.ATX@gmail.com, to get more information on the project