Former Social Worker with a Master's Degree Homeless in Charlotte

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • I joined Urban Ministry's outreach team looking for a homeless man in Charlotte, North Carolina. We drove to several locations, and the man was not in his usual spots. We saw a group of homeless people on the side of the road and stopped to ask if they knew they knew the man we were looking for.
    Michelle approached the car and leaned in to inform us of the man we were looking for passed away a few days ago. Michelle spoke fondly of the homeless man. They were friends. Michele shared with a tear in her eye how the man passed away with money in his pocket and wearing new clothes. That thought made her happy. It was a moment that's hard to put into words. Michelle clearly had an understanding of the streets.
    Michelle then went on to make a few suggestions to the outreach team. Allison, the outreach director, started taking notes. Turns out, Michelle is a former social worker with a masters degree. She had invaluable insight into life on the streets.
    Michelle lost or job and then her apartment. Michelle's daughter went to go stay with her godmother while Michelle ended up on the streets homeless. She thought it would only be for a short period of time. That was almost two years ago.
    Michelle is hurting. She is vulnerable. Although I was homeless myself, I can't imagine what Michelle has had to do to survive each and every day! My heart breaks for her because I know how hard the transition from the streets to a home can be. Because of the severe lack of affordable housing, It can take months and possibly years to get Michelle off the streets. That's where you come in.
    Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
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Комментарии • 11 тыс.

  • @InvisiblePeople
    @InvisiblePeople  4 года назад +1481

    Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

    • @spiketv549
      @spiketv549 4 года назад +68

      Hospitals are scary places. How can we fully mobilize People Care? I have some savings and would be willing to donate 1K specifically towards that purpose, and towards Michelle helping facilitate that. I know that isn't a lot to start with, but it's something. Let me know how you'd like for me to do this. I can donate more as needed --- I'd like to keep a buffer of savings for myself and my dog but would be glad to donate up to three thousand more, to be used strategically.

    • @dreameryoung38
      @dreameryoung38 4 года назад +31

      Long as there is greed it ain't going to happen

    • @spiketv549
      @spiketv549 4 года назад +42

      @@dreameryoung38 You are very mistaken. We have to do things in spite of that. Otherwise, nothing is going to happen. Shit don't happen by sittin on our asses.

    • @spiketv549
      @spiketv549 4 года назад +20

      Mark, I went on and put the first sum through .tv. I want to support everything you are doing but/and really want to help get something additional started that is going to help create continuous, sustainable change. I hope that makes sense. If I earned enough I would donate the 24K that would help pay a year of 'salary.' My income has been fairly weak since 2014 and I'm currently paid by the hour w the work I do, and it fluctuates. Am committed to supporting this endeavor and would like to contribute the additional sum/s. Thought it might be good to space it out just a little.

    • @spiketv549
      @spiketv549 4 года назад +4

      @@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 I think you're referring to internalized oppression, which goes hand in hand w learned helplessness.

  • @littlebopeeps5852
    @littlebopeeps5852 4 года назад +12707

    Most of us are only a couple of paychecks away from homelessness.

    • @yafeaminayisrael2235
      @yafeaminayisrael2235 4 года назад +797

      Some of us are working and homeless....

    • @littlebopeeps5852
      @littlebopeeps5852 4 года назад +250

      @@yafeaminayisrael2235 I have so much admiration for you to manage that. I work in the homeless sector and becoming homeless can happen to any one of us. I hope you find somewhere safe to live 💜

    • @dionnawilliams1926
      @dionnawilliams1926 4 года назад +78

      And more like 1, I know I feel like I am! 😢

    • @xrppornstar9483
      @xrppornstar9483 4 года назад +27

      Yea I mean thanks for the tip dude. Obviously

    • @Signal_light_instructor
      @Signal_light_instructor 4 года назад +103

      One paycheck

  • @saharakarri6011
    @saharakarri6011 3 года назад +2058

    I pray that she isn’t living on the streets anymore. Such an intelligent woman.

    • @JoseSanchez-sp2ex
      @JoseSanchez-sp2ex 3 года назад +100

      Very intelligent and well spoken. We all can pray for the homeless. Give them food or a juice when u see them if u think they are gonna use the money for drugs. More and more people are becoming homeless when we need to help them with food and shelter. Its not a crime to be homeless its a crime not to help them. God bless.

    • @helenessien3729
      @helenessien3729 3 года назад +81

      I pray someone reach out to her give her shelter a job,reunite with her daughter, she's willing to work SOMEONE SHOULD PLS HELP HER WITH A REGULAR JOB.

    • @lelastallings8341
      @lelastallings8341 3 года назад +50

      How can someone help her if they wanted too

    • @Naievewanderer742
      @Naievewanderer742 3 года назад +36

      A also I used to wonder why some individuals that are homeless would refuse or turn down food as well. But I had to realize, just because they’re hungry doesn’t mean they’ll accept whatever comes across their face. I have dietary restrictions and they might as well. They may want what I’m giving them with every bone in their body but it may have cheese on it and they may be severely lactose intolerant. That’s a mild example but it could be a real one. “They” are not a different kind of people, they may have food allergies just like someone who isn’t homeless. I think it’s a good idea to maybe offer to buy them a meal instead.

    • @anb2023
      @anb2023 3 года назад +15

      So just intelligent people get special treatment. If you didn't have all these qualifications and degrees and papers, peope wouldnt be so nice. And thats proven fact.

  • @Poochiepoochie54321
    @Poochiepoochie54321 3 года назад +401

    This is an aspect of being a Social Worker people don't talk about. The extreme low pay and burn-out and sometimes even PTSD from the things they see working in the field. God bless her and I hope she can make it back on top, get her PhD and become a success story and help others do the same.

    • @JP-uk9uc
      @JP-uk9uc 2 года назад +11

      A PHD won't help you if it's not employed in services...

    • @gatesford7481
      @gatesford7481 2 года назад +9

      I have known so many ladies who share her story, it's real.

    • @roxiwilson4842
      @roxiwilson4842 Год назад +6

      @@kellz9543 This reply shouts judgement to the core. I’m sorry but self-examination is needed.

    • @ValleyoftheRogue
      @ValleyoftheRogue Год назад

      @@kellz9543 You don't know the situation, so you really should shut up.

    • @dougfredricks2017
      @dougfredricks2017 Год назад +3

      IMO This nation is under judgment as so many people are of a reprobate state of mind. I am awaiting a disability filing decision from SSA as my medical condition will not allow me to drive commercially. I've leaned on to God more than ever and hope this lady remember there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.
      Verse>> Psalms 118:8-9 KJV 🙏🙏

  • @katlehomoletsane9480
    @katlehomoletsane9480 3 года назад +149

    "We weren't always homeless, but we'll always be human. ..."
    B E A U T I F U L.

    • @blossomheath4599
      @blossomheath4599 3 года назад +1

      Okay I understand what she's saying, but being a social worker, lost that job...could she not find something else to do?. If it means moving from the place she was living, just to survive? really sad

    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад +1

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    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/CofVqYjY9wI/видео.html

    • @LatoiyaA
      @LatoiyaA День назад

      😢

  • @ML-ow7lb
    @ML-ow7lb 3 года назад +1623

    If anyone is interested... I just moved to Charlotte a week ago and saw Michelle on a corner during my lunch break today. She is still homeless, but still SUCH a bright personality and was so nice to talk to while I was waiting for the light to change. She's a good woman, you can see the kindness in her. She looked at me and said, "you know, I wasn't always like this and at one point I had it all. Don't ever take it for granted".

    • @dragastarr2926
      @dragastarr2926 3 года назад +110

      Wow, I’m sad she is still homeless 😞

    • @kimberlyjames3385
      @kimberlyjames3385 3 года назад +80

      Why is she not teaching? Every State has a shortage. I never heard her explain that. Please ask her

    • @wahyuwibowo4213
      @wahyuwibowo4213 3 года назад +2

      @tannybutler

    • @supergenius5267
      @supergenius5267 3 года назад +31

      u can help her

    • @renbash2137
      @renbash2137 3 года назад +64

      Hi Mallory, can we set up a donation page for her ? I can help

  • @addisonsteiner6473
    @addisonsteiner6473 4 года назад +818

    She is now much more qualified to be a social worker. Her compassion would be genuine.

    • @karmicvibez6377
      @karmicvibez6377 4 года назад +27

      Michelle is a beautiful, intelligent woman and i hope someone gives her a chance.

    • @MoneyComethToshelia
      @MoneyComethToshelia 4 года назад +5

      Cause they don't have it! Looking down the nose at hopeless people!

    • @waydewatson5720
      @waydewatson5720 4 года назад +21

      I don’t understand, with a masters degree and she being a former social worker, why can’t she go back to social work?

    • @WATHFN
      @WATHFN 4 года назад +1

      mysterious ways

    • @calviahill6864
      @calviahill6864 4 года назад +6

      @@waydewatson5720 because there may be a level of mental capacity which is associated with acknowledgement or in denial thereof existence of a mental capacity, that this individual might be dealing with you as a social worker, why haven't you thought about that because I would say this here from my own life experience quote: Calvia Hill "sometime we're too close to a damn thing,we can't see a damn thing". Early in the interview, she reference stepping outside of herself....... but the operative question is, she stepped outside of herself was she able to see herself, and if she did was she in denial of what she saw....?

  • @Diana-rx7bu
    @Diana-rx7bu 3 года назад +377

    This breaks my heart. I'm also a social worker with a master's degree. I was living in FL working two jobs and still couldn't make it. I had family help me move to MA and now I'm working a great job with good salary and benefits. Some times the state we live in makes or breaks us. It shouldn't be like this

    • @patrickmutwiri828
      @patrickmutwiri828 3 года назад +22

      why don't you people come and live in Africa? we are not rich but life is better. we are happy too..

    • @PurpleConverse2013
      @PurpleConverse2013 2 года назад +34

      @@patrickmutwiri828 Because our lives are here. Our friends, family, everything we know.

    • @pteranodon6612
      @pteranodon6612 2 года назад +17

      FL has a bad job market for most sectors. Most of the well-off in FL brought their money from elsewhere.

    • @michaelhenderson2657
      @michaelhenderson2657 2 года назад +1

      So is Florida more expensive than Massachusettes?
      Interesting ....I were would think the opposite

    • @Diana-rx7bu
      @Diana-rx7bu 2 года назад +17

      @@michaelhenderson2657 MA is definitely more expensive than FL. However, the job market in MA is better and they offer better salaries. So even though it is more expensive I'm thriving more here than in FL.

  • @grateful954
    @grateful954 3 года назад +227

    This woman would be such a valuable social worker to have on a team since she has lived experience. I pray she is offered a position that will make her a consultant and be able to make an impact.

    • @addishode1541
      @addishode1541 3 года назад +4

      Amen amen for this 🙏🏾

    • @wokedream9837
      @wokedream9837 3 года назад +4

      So True my friend blessed

    • @Thinks-First
      @Thinks-First Год назад +5

      Why don't you offer her to stay in YOUR home and help her ? What are you waiting for ?

    • @pasdpasse439
      @pasdpasse439 Год назад +5

      @@Thinks-First true!! People when they say they pray they want to say something without doing anything really. Just to feel better for themselves

    • @Thinks-First
      @Thinks-First Год назад +1

      @@pasdpasse439 That may or may not be true of those who pray. But it's ABSOLUTELY true of all the commenters who claim they "support" or "advocate" for antisocial people like the one in this video. Like you said, they want to pay lip service to make themselves feel good and virtue signal but they won't take these "victims" into their OWN homes with their OWN family and property. All phonies.
      Most of them are drug addicts with mental illness. They need to become wards of the state and institutionalized. This would act as a deterrence to vagrancy and antisocial behavior.
      These Pelosi-vills and Biden-vills are a drain and blight on society. Move them to THEIR home towns.

  • @prettyhollypolly7553
    @prettyhollypolly7553 4 года назад +962

    Most of us don’t realise how lucky, just how lucky we are.

    • @brucetrappleton6984
      @brucetrappleton6984 4 года назад +24

      well, it goes a little beyond luck. In the particular case of homelessness, the defining element is how close you are with your network of friends and relatives and how wealthy they may be. If this network is really strong, you may be as unlucky as to lose your home, but you'll never have to sleep in the streets or a shelter, because your friends and family will stand up for you. This is actually the defining element in putting you back on your feet. Just look at the situation most homeless people are in. Their primary network is made of other homeless people and government institutions. That's a recipe for disaster. When you have nobody (who really cares about you) to resort to, and at the same time, if you don't have anybody with a minimum of resources to resort to, you are doomed. In capitalism, government agencies and NGOs have an extremely limited ability to deal with a growing homeless population, because the priority of capitalism is to constantly elevate the price of housing. In capitalism, every day that goes by, each homeless person is farther and farther away from being able to afford housing. And I'm not even starting to talk about minimum wage, which is the 2nd or some times the 1st cause of homelessness, together with mental health..

    • @cynthiasmith3825
      @cynthiasmith3825 4 года назад +15

      No not luck but Blessed 🙏

    • @mizzmini45
      @mizzmini45 4 года назад +11

      Until it happens to you. We live in a awful capitalist society. Basic housing is a human right. It’s only four walls. Don’t make it out to be much more. Homelessness is created

    • @niecythebudgetnista3223
      @niecythebudgetnista3223 4 года назад +3

      BLESSED we are 🙏🏾

    • @Steve_Takes
      @Steve_Takes 4 года назад

      Lucky enough to look for a job? or get hired?

  • @DimaShinder
    @DimaShinder 4 года назад +911

    This person who's going through a real struggle every day is 100 times more qualified to be a social worker than most of the drones currently occupying those positions.

    • @shoryacione5175
      @shoryacione5175 4 года назад +3

      Why? Still no chold should be homeless, hungry or go without air or heat(in certain climates where there is extreme weather) and no child should be abused period

    • @aubreysottile8276
      @aubreysottile8276 4 года назад +8

      Shorya Cione no one should be abused. It’s capitalism. It’s money, it’s ego or being better than others somehow equates to self worth. When we reach a point in which we already have, that a program of thought, that can actually dehumanize others, this is the time to consider what intelligence actually is, or isn’t. Critical thought is almost, if not arbitrary. In other words, do white People get their sense of self based on the trials and tribulations of “other” you’re damn right the most unintelligent do.. they live for the illusion. People need to stand up more and have more of a voice when it comes to things that don’t really make sense. And if not for the “other” than for yourself

    • @ceciliareinheimer1464
      @ceciliareinheimer1464 4 года назад +17

      I agree that she would be a wonderful social worker but calling others names who are out there trying to help others for shit pay makes you a drone 😡

    • @marylynch951
      @marylynch951 3 года назад +1

      I agree 100 %

    • @Cocochantelle
      @Cocochantelle 3 года назад +25

      Cecilia reinheimer exactly. Ppl don’t become social workers to be drones, the system drains all the empathy and compassion out of these helpers until they’re nothing but an empty shell.

  • @slconley
    @slconley Год назад +20

    So far everything this woman has said is true. I grew up with a single mother who had 8 kids. We lived in tents, cars, homeless camps, sometimes shelters. My mom wasn’t on drugs, she had mental health issues and was paranoid along with a few bad decisions following her.
    It took so much therapy for me to understand that even though I was raised that way I am equal to others.
    It’s so difficult to make ends meet and then when rent goes up they have no where to go.

  • @WendySyron_10.
    @WendySyron_10. 3 года назад +111

    Michelle is welcome to come here to my farm in Colorado. If u see this Michelle, I have a large home, and an animal sanctuary.. you are more than welcome to come here abd get on your feet. My daughter in law is in the masters program in social work.

    • @Sticknbkid
      @Sticknbkid 3 года назад +8

      I hope she reads this message or the channel contacts her.

    • @Kingoftheimmigrants4646
      @Kingoftheimmigrants4646 3 года назад +8

      Thank u… God bless u

    • @Irida24
      @Irida24 3 года назад +8

      You are a lovely human.

    • @river7824
      @river7824 3 года назад +4

      Thank you! 🙏🏽

    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/CofVqYjY9wI/видео.html

  • @jenniferraby250
    @jenniferraby250 3 года назад +1805

    I think a huge problem is what she said... "a lack of affordable housing" Rent in so many cities is outrageous

    • @takemethere78
      @takemethere78 3 года назад +8

      I picked up on that comment also

    • @HappywaitSadnoBoth
      @HappywaitSadnoBoth 3 года назад +51

      Getting Instructions In Dallas, Tx if you’re not making at least $25 an hour, you are not getting a good apartment. I live in a dumpster of an apartment, one bedroom, less than 700 sq ft and I’m pay just under $1000.
      Gentrification is a b*tch.

    • @HappywaitSadnoBoth
      @HappywaitSadnoBoth 3 года назад +13

      Shanny Boo Seriously though, apartment market is trash in any big city, that’s for sure.

    • @emeraldlynn5738
      @emeraldlynn5738 3 года назад +14

      Yes my brother moved out on his own A 1 bedroom by the center for disease control ,,,950.00 a month no bills included,,, how freaking wrong,,I remember being able to get a duplex for 450.00 a month,,,

    • @cat.activities
      @cat.activities 3 года назад +38

      Exactly, apartment rent are expensive.. I pay about $1,500 for a studio! I think they need to make a regulation about the rental cost. People spend more money on rent than foods.

  • @anniemarie8577
    @anniemarie8577 4 года назад +1067

    When you bounce back my dear erase all those fake friends and fake family members

    • @lydiagreen2161
      @lydiagreen2161 4 года назад +18

      Agreed Amen🙏

    • @timothybrown1867
      @timothybrown1867 4 года назад +13

      Tell it Becky!!!! That's the truth!!!!

    • @Lovely_Diva
      @Lovely_Diva 4 года назад +5

      Yes amen!!!

    • @timothybrown1867
      @timothybrown1867 4 года назад +42

      I've been homeless, addicted and rejected and mistreated by "so-called family and so-called friends"...I am recovering...got a beautiful apartment...and...get this...I didn't have to pay a penny...I just stayed sober, stayed away from "the so-calleds" and try to help others who are like me ...The best revenge is living the best life you possibly can!!!! "I maybe black, I maybe ugly...BUT I AM HERE!!!!

    • @Lovely_Diva
      @Lovely_Diva 4 года назад +4

      @@timothybrown1867 Amen!!! Iam very happy that things are working out for you. Be blessed💕💕💕

  • @videobloggers9605
    @videobloggers9605 3 года назад +83

    Many people who don't have wealth are willing to help others, but the ones with the wealth never wants to help.

    • @NotShowingOff
      @NotShowingOff 2 года назад +1

      Ppl help “up”. Ppl generally don’t help “down” unless they are enlightened. This is the result of a crappy social safety net and exploitative labor system. This is not a meritocracy

    • @la6136
      @la6136 Месяц назад +1

      This is not true. Millionaires on average donate way more money to charity than poor people do. Problem is if the political system is broken then it doesn't matter how many billions you put into charity, the result will still be the same.

  • @isalucie7522
    @isalucie7522 Год назад +25

    What a good interview! Michelle is so educated, sensitive. I hope she managed to get back on track, to get a home and rebuild her life.

  • @PhoenixRain01010
    @PhoenixRain01010 4 года назад +777

    Most of us are just a paycheck, illness, or accident away from being homeless

    • @mariohall2631
      @mariohall2631 4 года назад +34

      Girl that's so true. I can easily see it. I just decided to clean up my credit and saved my money and then the pandemic hit. Thank God I still have a job, even though the store is closed where I was working part-time.

    • @iliveinabox68
      @iliveinabox68 4 года назад +2

      Yup :/

    • @mrsbefort1616
      @mrsbefort1616 4 года назад +7

      I’m so glad I recently got long and short term disability coverage just in case

    • @nightdark2616
      @nightdark2616 4 года назад +7

      Only in third world countries like the U.S

    • @tarabrooks3760
      @tarabrooks3760 4 года назад +9

      @@mariohall2631 i had a job. Covid came and I was told to sit tight. I'm still waiting to be called back. Then I see my work is now hiring up to 11 per hour and I've seen other people working my job on my shift. I've been ignored and replaced. This is the second job that's done this to me since January 1st.

  • @joesantacruz5877
    @joesantacruz5877 4 года назад +771

    As a struggling social worker who works his ass off for less than he's worth; this is the most terrifying thing the internet could have slapped me with.
    We all know it's true.

    • @zarlet1
      @zarlet1 3 года назад +72

      Same! I have a masters degree working towards my LCSW and I feel for this lady.. bless her heart.. the system is screwed. I should not qualify for Medicaid and food stamps with a masters degree.... 😓

    • @tyannaleew
      @tyannaleew 3 года назад +1

      It’s a woman but i feel

    • @beafranklin1036
      @beafranklin1036 3 года назад +14

      You are doing good for others. . .the people who REALLY need you! Work is not only about money. I feel your love for what you do & the people who you do it for.
      It sounds like the two of you may need to invest & grow your money so that your money can take care of you! Even small amounts can grow into large amounts. You will NOT have to work for money because your money will be working for you! This money in time will replace your salaries!
      Please check out the FIRE movement & my IG page: financialgoalsrealized. Please look at my earlier posts that I wrote to help people like you achieve financial independence.
      She does need to receive help. No one can do it all alone. I wish investment income could be her lot also. Then she could spread her message of resilliance & hope to those who cannot afford to pay her! If she could work for FREE because her investments work for her & cover her living expenses, this would be great!!!!
      What is the name of her GoFundMe page? Do you know?

    • @dancingmango143
      @dancingmango143 3 года назад +6

      I pray this doesn't happen to you and you continue to make strides 🙏🏾

    • @Jadegreen
      @Jadegreen 3 года назад +8

      Tyanna Walker they were referring to themself.

  • @mke_gal
    @mke_gal 3 года назад +288

    It is scary to think that a lot of homeless people have family members who could potentially provide housing, at least temporarily, until they can get back on their feet, and yet... they are homeless 😞

    • @fatimamanneh9432
      @fatimamanneh9432 3 года назад +16

      It’s not family responsibility to make sure a person manages their money correctly most Americans buy things they don’t need like new clothes every couple of months which isn’t needed clothes that was previously bought can still be worn new cars instead should be putting whatever little money that is left over after pay household bills in a saving account if more people do this then they wouldn’t be homeless because I practice this my husband & I were ok during COVID because of my rainy day fund

    • @DanaeLaurenTolbert1
      @DanaeLaurenTolbert1 3 года назад +31

      I became to homeless due to a layoff and it's definitely NOT a family's responsibility to house you. And to be quite frank I didn't want to do that. My relationship with my family is far from ideal. Plus there are other things to consider, your family may be 3,000 miles away. I am no longer homeless but I never expected anyone to take me in. I got through it. God had my back.

    • @moonlightandstaryeyesbestr6061
      @moonlightandstaryeyesbestr6061 3 года назад +116

      @@DanaeLaurenTolbert1 what is family for if they can’t take you in. Some of y’all Americans are not family oriented at al. In some underdeveloped countries you don’t see much homeless people because their family would take them in unless they maybe had a mental illness’s even that the family will be there for them and try to help them sought treatment and not be on the street. The dynamics in some American family is not not, each man for himself crap. There is no sense of community or family. I am not saying let your family members keep mooching off off you but at least take them in temporarily let them sleep on your couch at night while trying to find a job or do better rather than stay out on the streets or a homeless shelter full of strangers some of which can be dangerous

    • @MsNathaliabello
      @MsNathaliabello 3 года назад +50

      @@moonlightandstaryeyesbestr6061 I agree with you. The mentality people have that family is not supposed to help scares me. I think it’s a lot due to not having a strong healthy relationship between family members, both parents work, living a lot of times far from the grandparents. I grew up with grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and even people from church were like family, I would call my mom’s friends aunts and their children I still say they are my cousins. I know that if I needed to stay living with one of them for a week or two or even longer in some cases I would be able to and they with me.

    • @DanaeLaurenTolbert1
      @DanaeLaurenTolbert1 3 года назад +17

      @@moonlightandstaryeyesbestr6061 Well this is not a perfect world and everyone doesn't have that option or want to take that option. This was even explained by the author of this channel. Until you a have been homeless you wouldn't understand. You are speaking from a naive, idealistic Brady Bunch/Cosby Show perspective. However, it is NOT everyone's reality. Living life with the expectation that family or close friends are obligated to cater to you when life throws you lemons enables you. In addition, it develops a sense of entitlement, causes one wallow in self pity, as well as build resentment/bitterness. Speaking from my experience, I am glad I didn't have that nor did I expect to be taken in. It forced me to rely solely on God. He is my everything not people (family, close friends, whomever). If I didn't go through any of this I wouldn't have seen the flaws in the shelter system. If I didn't see the tremendous flaws in the shelter system, I wouldn't of created my businesses that provide REAL help to homeless singles. As stated earlier, I am glad I became homeless and didn't get taken in by family. Life's lemons allows me to produce a beautiful refreshing gallons of lemonade. I discovered my calling and purpose. I LOVE what do. I'm still in the process of creating more assistance. It may sound crazy or corny even. But my clients, who are homeless like I previously was, share the same perspective I do. I don't depend on human beings my source comes from God alone. He gets all the credit and the glory.

  • @jasdevsingh3945
    @jasdevsingh3945 2 года назад +3

    Laying down on my couch watching this on 65 inch 4K tv. In my nice condo. I do not deserve this. We must get back to the basics. I am going to do what I can to help.

  • @ryanbruneau1197
    @ryanbruneau1197 4 года назад +1049

    America is now three classes. Rich, poor, and poorer

    • @carltonpoindexter2034
      @carltonpoindexter2034 4 года назад +51

      I can never understand why in Europe they have public baths and public facilities but in America, unless you have money, you have to shit in the street and forget about being clean.

    • @AlexAlex-uq4hw
      @AlexAlex-uq4hw 4 года назад +19

      @JoJoe MC lol sure it does. Of course it can't be capitalism that's the problem

    • @ryanbruneau1197
      @ryanbruneau1197 4 года назад +4

      Carlton Poindexter Depends where you are in America.

    • @ryanbruneau1197
      @ryanbruneau1197 4 года назад +14

      JoJoe MC AMERICAN GREED destroyed it

    • @DIYKauai
      @DIYKauai 4 года назад +19

      @JoJoe MC what about corporate wealthfare? The fire department is socialism... schools, police... all socialism... maybe you are thinking of something else? A middle class does not naturally occur in capitalism, it is an artificial creation based on government policy (ie: socialism) and economic policy. America is a social democracy that used to have high marginal tax rates to keep wealth from concentrating at the top. No inheritance tax, corporate tax cuts... this has gutted the american dream... cooperation can be better then competition... this is natures lesson.

  • @driziiD
    @driziiD 3 года назад +519

    there's an ancient elegance to this woman

    • @jellyjirachi
      @jellyjirachi 3 года назад +35

      Thats the most beautiful compliment ive read in the comments section of youtube ever

    • @rujama1271
      @rujama1271 3 года назад +8

      Yeah, I also thought about it. Here in Peru, she wouldnt be homeless. She would teach in a IB school or work in an int org, or even work for a language school.

    • @AD-kh3wj
      @AD-kh3wj 3 года назад +4

      Yes...i couldnt think of the words...u nailed it hun 😉

    • @nobs5383
      @nobs5383 3 года назад +18

      She is so regal. She’s a queen!

    • @cljackson27
      @cljackson27 3 года назад +7

      @yaskween her spirit, not her physical body

  • @cjt962
    @cjt962 Год назад +3

    Such a sweet soul. God help them all.

  • @bbcb1856
    @bbcb1856 3 года назад +23

    She’s a lovely soul. I hope she is in a better place now

  • @madeinbrooklyn7717
    @madeinbrooklyn7717 4 года назад +450

    I was a director with the department of defense and got laid off , a year later I was homeless because I couldn’t find another job making enough to survive in DC. Homelessness can happen to anyone!

    • @leoqueen8437
      @leoqueen8437 4 года назад +40

      @John Verbasi What make you think she didn't sometimes that can run out also

    • @peranutshporenius2979
      @peranutshporenius2979 4 года назад +12

      @John Verbasi Might have been endebted medical debt for example? It's really not a hard one to figure out

    • @dhr.neuteboom4536
      @dhr.neuteboom4536 4 года назад +8

      You have lived too big! With that job it's easy to save 50k a year, fool!

    • @sumkuraasha2517
      @sumkuraasha2517 4 года назад +1

      Very unfortunate

    • @meymay11
      @meymay11 4 года назад +14

      MadeinBrooklyn 77 don’t mind these foolish people. They’re just looking for someone to look down on. Pathetic

  • @arcangelmaaze7804
    @arcangelmaaze7804 4 года назад +1264

    I thought college was going to be my saving grace from poverty, that's how I was conditioned. .

    • @210SAi
      @210SAi 4 года назад +106

      Unless it’s paid for or paid as you go student loan debt isn’t worth the education

    • @johnwhodat8135
      @johnwhodat8135 4 года назад +100

      Either go to college or learn a good trade. My 35yr old son just got his PhD in clinical psychology and will be working for the apple company this summer. Starting salary of 350k year. Work and save money, don't waste it on non essential items.

    • @thebrowngirlwiththecamera
      @thebrowngirlwiththecamera 4 года назад +78

      It’s not also about what you have to offer but who you know!

    • @infowazz
      @infowazz 4 года назад +33

      for me it was a waste of time. although i loved all those art classes. there is no need for college now when you can take online courses and get certification. some things are happening too fast and colleges are too far behind already. like marketing for instance. companies are in need of digital marketers and that is real money. i was a graphic designer and that career path was going nowhere. once i saw the company lay off the creative director, an art director and hire young copywriters and focus on social media i knew i had to do something. many of my coworkers are stuck in their rut and won't ever get near 100K. my whole life i focused on the hundreds i had in my bank account, not the thousands. i saw my chance to get out so i did.

    • @thebrowngirlwiththecamera
      @thebrowngirlwiththecamera 4 года назад +8

      Jon Focker, even if a job won’t pay you for your talent, find other outlets that will substitute for it.

  • @dollieunsudimi6889
    @dollieunsudimi6889 3 года назад +30

    So sad. I’ve been there and it’s no joke. The people that I helped and invested in were nowhere to be found. People I never knew or never helped before was there for me. We fall down, but we get back up!

    • @davidpalmer3720
      @davidpalmer3720 2 года назад

      Hello my friend. I just go through your comment and also your profile got me attracted to you, how're you doing...?

    • @marknewton6984
      @marknewton6984 6 дней назад

      Always get back up!😮

  • @zeyadsabti5484
    @zeyadsabti5484 2 года назад +27

    Greetings from Iraq. I'm very frustrated to see well educated woman homeless in U.S.A.

  • @tiemunoztiemunoz4534
    @tiemunoztiemunoz4534 3 года назад +345

    “We won’t always be homeless, we weren’t born this way. But we will always be human”

    • @kayharty4189
      @kayharty4189 Год назад

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  • @shanekiapatterson1509
    @shanekiapatterson1509 4 года назад +1438

    I was homeless in Texas this time last year. Now I have a nice 2br home for my daughter in Illinois a car and a very good job with a well known manufacturer. I lost everything and by the grace of God he lifted me up and cleaned me off and gave me a second chance to get it right and I thank him and will forever be in debt to him. I love Jesus his grace and mercy turned my life around.

  • @madona370
    @madona370 3 года назад +135

    Rent is too expensive...you gonna need 3 jobs just to make it and nowadays, it's hard to get a job ...

    • @PS-qn4oz
      @PS-qn4oz 3 года назад +13

      Living in a car is much preferable to living on the street; everyone should save up and own their own car at the very least, something that cannot be taken away so easily. Be frugal, eat cheap food lentils if you have to...but I hope everyone gets prepared for tough times.

    • @madona370
      @madona370 3 года назад +1

      @@PS-qn4oz agree

    • @Viktorijasummer
      @Viktorijasummer 3 года назад +2

      Its mental how the system is f... Up people are forced on streets, its fine line for anyone to happen only 1 tragedy, loss of work, bad circumstances puts people in that situation, education not always helps looks like....

    • @unapprovedtruth7116
      @unapprovedtruth7116 3 года назад +2

      Just do like I do, rent a room in a house with other people, I pay 500 a month. Very livable situation. I bought a noise canceller that plays ocean waves for when things get too noisy which is rare.

    • @PS-qn4oz
      @PS-qn4oz 3 года назад +1

      @@unapprovedtruth7116 Good choice ~ a lot of Americans don't know how to economize, budget, and penny-pinch, saving up just in case bad times come. Too bad we don't avail ourselves of dollar stores more. A lot of homelessness might be prevented if we all had a different mindset.........

  • @ritabarcar
    @ritabarcar Год назад +78

    Crap!.. Being born and grown up in the USSR, in my childhood I remember seeing such stuff on TV in the world news section. My parents weren't rich of course, none of us really was, yet to us it was too shocking to believe it. Now, living here in America, I see it is true indeed. It's freaking dehumanizing to treat housing as a privilege instead of a right...

    • @rspcoach619
      @rspcoach619 Год назад

      Then go back to Moscow if it's better.

    • @tallll70
      @tallll70 Год назад

      It obviously can't be right in any circumstances, plus all the addicted who are not capable keep anything will always be out there wondering around... it is the reality for all societies some in different extend and some which will do everything they can to not to leak it on public media... It still sux, i wish there would be simple fix

    • @Skinny_Pimp
      @Skinny_Pimp Год назад

      Free Housing is a Privilege and NOT a right. Dont like it Go back to russia and see if they feel sympathy! They will not!

    • @Peabody388
      @Peabody388 11 месяцев назад +3

      I was born and raised in Kenya and never saw so much poverty as in the USA.

  • @PrecYsely
    @PrecYsely 4 года назад +429

    "We wont always be homeless and we weren't born like this, but we will always be HUMAN" POWERFUL

    • @davidnorman2134
      @davidnorman2134 4 года назад +5

      Human decency nothing can take its place

    • @prewgeeq7416
      @prewgeeq7416 4 года назад +8

      That also touched me 😢

    • @DinaSpeaks
      @DinaSpeaks 4 года назад +4

      Michelle broke my heart. She spoke so much truth. I tend to see her circumstance as her training ground. It is not the most desirable or even a station anyone would want to be in life, but I believe that Michelle is greatness in the making. I believe we will hear about her and even see her, as she becomes a public figure. She has great company. Tyler Perry and Steve Harvey were homeless. And look at where they are today. I love her. And she is going to get through this tough wilderness experience, pass through her Jordan and get to her promise. GOD has great plans for her. And she will be leaving the streets very very soon. It will open up for her. It will be made clear to her. And she will, with joy and tears - walk into it. Blessings
      Blessings. Amen Amen Amen.

    • @boundariessetinstone5893
      @boundariessetinstone5893 4 года назад

      Yes

    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад

      @@DinaSpeaks
      I claim these prophesies to be truth. I pray that they manifest and materialize with the blessings and promises of God!
      Amen

  • @tracylewis9725
    @tracylewis9725 4 года назад +497

    She needs 2 be on radio..her voice is amazing!!! Prayers🙌

    • @asherdash12
      @asherdash12 4 года назад +2

      Her voice reminds me of someone I've seen on TV or in movies but I just can't place who. It's been driving me nuts since last night trying to figure out who

    • @worldpeacenow3824
      @worldpeacenow3824 4 года назад +2

      a radio show here all kinds of people could call in. homeless or not! great idea!

    • @bloomthrive9179
      @bloomthrive9179 4 года назад +6

      I agree♡ Beautiful voice!!

    • @lbu9542
      @lbu9542 4 года назад +2

      @@asherdash12 Maya Angelou, perhaps?

    • @josefmiddleton1980
      @josefmiddleton1980 4 года назад +5

      This woman is an example 💯 for all to understand we are nothing....I mean noooo body without each other. Human-beings need one another so we can take off. We never born with wings so we need that elevation.

  • @FlavorMint
    @FlavorMint 3 года назад +15

    People care is what we need. Brilliant woman.

  • @christiansgrandma6812
    @christiansgrandma6812 3 года назад +10

    She is so correct. I WAS ALWAYS ONE PAYCHECK AWAY from being homeless for years raising my girls. I know her pain,after losing my home12 years ago, my state of mind was very fragile. Now I have to live with one of my daughters. No matter how much I have or don't have, God has so far allowed me to have something to help. I pray she has been safe,her relationship with her daughter is well and she is doing well.

    • @marknewton6984
      @marknewton6984 6 дней назад

      I was a single dad for 15 years. Not much money. I refused to be homeless. 😎

  • @scottmorrison466
    @scottmorrison466 4 года назад +1613

    So much easier to blame the victim than to look at society.

    • @altha-rf1et
      @altha-rf1et 4 года назад +29

      society does not owe people a place to live

    • @AFFI909
      @AFFI909 4 года назад

      H

    • @brittaolson6550
      @brittaolson6550 4 года назад +86

      altha 2014 Are you kidding? What good is society, if it can’t ameliorate extreme suffering among humans.

    • @notinmyhouse1705
      @notinmyhouse1705 4 года назад +8

      Yes because most of the time its their own fault ...

    • @firstlast5630
      @firstlast5630 4 года назад +21

      So much easier to blame society than to take personal responsibility.

  • @jessmedina252
    @jessmedina252 3 года назад +757

    She needs to write a book, Homeless with a Masters Degree.

    • @karladouthard2160
      @karladouthard2160 3 года назад +7

      Exactly

    • @hamptonwashington2443
      @hamptonwashington2443 3 года назад +12

      I need to write a book. Never Been homeless with barely a high school diploma. She should have gotten a master's degree in how to survive.

    • @phoenix9999
      @phoenix9999 3 года назад +18

      I wanted to be a sociologist also. I remember loving the sociology class I took. I spoke to my sociology teacher and she told me it was a horrible idea because her generation was pushed into sociology due to it being a field that needed people. Since many people entered the field, the profession is over-saturated with people. She said, it's difficult getting a job in the field and the pay is low. She said if I am really passionate then make sure I get a doctorate because anything lower will be less than competitive.
      I'm sure her situation is worse because she is a woman and she is black. If she has an ethnic name, that will make her chances even worse. One thing I learned is, public service jobs don't pay.

    • @mlez7197
      @mlez7197 3 года назад +2

      about a movie...based on true events ;0

    • @hashimeid8892
      @hashimeid8892 3 года назад

      @Anthony Rice Yessss

  • @vanessabell7154
    @vanessabell7154 3 года назад +8

    I am so grateful to read the comments section that people are willing to help this young lady out. I appreciate knowing people still care. 🤗

  • @pelodoodlequeen7290
    @pelodoodlequeen7290 3 года назад +64

    Would love an update , this made me so sad , she’s smart , has an education and homelessness still happened ! Let’s all try to help !

    • @ginadobson7855
      @ginadobson7855 3 года назад +2

      If you want to help, I have her information. She would be sooooo appreciative.

    • @Zionreignsforever
      @Zionreignsforever 3 года назад

      @Starlight Wisdom m.ruclips.net/video/Lus1PV7wOI0/видео.html

    • @Zionreignsforever
      @Zionreignsforever 3 года назад

      @Starlight Wisdom click on "see more" in the description box and her cash app is there.

    • @Zionreignsforever
      @Zionreignsforever 3 года назад +3

      @Starlight Wisdom Daddy Jesus God gets all of the Glory! Thank you for helping my sister!

    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/CofVqYjY9wI/видео.html

  • @ritag.2305
    @ritag.2305 4 года назад +405

    This woman is highly and very intelligent!!!!!! May God bless her and everyone who is homeless!!

    • @dwaynejones1555
      @dwaynejones1555 4 года назад +1

      Rita Amen

    • @rashone2879
      @rashone2879 4 года назад +3

      High and very...?? She doesn't tell us why she lost her job or why she lost her apartment. Seems like she's blaming it on other people. Was she living beyond her means? Did she have issues on the job..perhaps attitude since she claims she wasn't being paid what she was worth (racism is in there somewhere)...if you want to help this woman, you need to know exactly what went wrong. No one with a Master's Degree is a victim. A person can be intelligent and educated and still have psychological issues, you know. Also, God blessing her isn't going to help at all.

    • @ambriadaniels-dovolis7496
      @ambriadaniels-dovolis7496 4 года назад +10

      Rashone you effing IDIOT!!! AT it again huh??? LOSER!!! I have a NMASTERS degree and when I became disabled I almost became homeless you idiot!!!

    • @RobertSpiller
      @RobertSpiller 4 года назад +5

      @@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496 Yes there are 100's of not more homeless people with master's bachelor's and other degrees who are in that situation. It can happen to anyone at any time, and like I read another comment here...most Americans are just one paycheck away from being homeless. Rashone...use some common sense, and think before you write/speak.

    • @growingpains509
      @growingpains509 4 года назад +1

      She is beautiful and she is NOT alone. She is right people look, talk and speak down at YOU like YOU don't matter. Been a woman I understand. I am glad her daughter is in care regardless. Everyone has a story please listen before YOU judge. Being homeless is NOT children and or families.

  • @riazahmed9580
    @riazahmed9580 4 года назад +1492

    Disgusting that no friends or relatives helping her.

    • @phillyrich3249
      @phillyrich3249 4 года назад +182

      Riaz Ahmed Exactly when you burn bridges that’s what happens I hope that’s not her case but the breakdown of the family structure is a large part of the homelessness problem

    • @ashleydaniels2717
      @ashleydaniels2717 4 года назад +254

      If you don't know her story why even put the "that's what happens" story out there?

    • @jayinthelife8280
      @jayinthelife8280 4 года назад +298

      @@phillyrich3249 I have Burnt no bridges and been in the same situation, people burn the Bridges for you. so that's a lie

    • @phillyrich3249
      @phillyrich3249 4 года назад +35

      Ashley Daniels I said I hope that’s not here case! Learn to read with comprehension!

    • @phillyrich3249
      @phillyrich3249 4 года назад +14

      Animal grass I said I hope that’s not her case!🧐

  • @sparklyunicorn5431
    @sparklyunicorn5431 3 года назад +10

    This breaks my heart, Michelle should NEVER have been homeless. God bless this woman and help her get a home and have safety and good health.

  • @5thdimensionliving727
    @5thdimensionliving727 Год назад +5

    Dear lady, you are huge inspiration to me 🙏 you have demonstrated great humility in what you have been through. You deserve better. I pray to God that you return back as a social worker, be properly housed and continue doing amazing things in your life 🙏🙏

  • @ninastone9054
    @ninastone9054 4 года назад +207

    Anyone watching during a pandemic? I bet many of us are very appreciative that we arent in this situation. Wherever you are, I hope you are safe.

  • @kphil4705
    @kphil4705 3 года назад +652

    What a smart, intelligent, well spoken woman. Hope she’s not homeless anymore. May God bless you sister!

    • @kiagreene958
      @kiagreene958 3 года назад +46

      @Elyse George This lady is still homeless. on the streets of Charlotte. NC she was asking for money on an intersection. I thought with this video she would get help

    • @theblackbetty1560
      @theblackbetty1560 3 года назад +15

      @@kiagreene958 ,
      *AWWW, MAAANNN!!! DAAAANG!!!* 😩☹️😟🙏🏾

    • @kiagreene958
      @kiagreene958 3 года назад +29

      @Ba Bay MSW-ADOS The part I don't get is $5,000 was raised for her on gofundme in 2019 and it's 2020 that would of helped out dearly but I think the money did not go to her cause she would of used it for a place and a car folks do crazy stuff out here and I know the mark guy does videos but he should get them off the streets he did a video of a lady and right after the video she died from being outside and I have a problem with that another video he did the lady really was in bad shape she died a few days later she had children and all she was found behind a building dead I don't think. This channel is helping but hurting 😪

    • @ang1692
      @ang1692 3 года назад +27

      @@kiagreene958 it’s not hurting because it’s bringing awareness. However in this world 5k dollars doesn’t do much in terms of getting off the streets. It’s a vicious cycle to get out of because of how much the cost of every Thing really is. And how difficult it is for her to get a job once that money runs out.

    • @kiagreene958
      @kiagreene958 3 года назад +10

      @@ang1692 I just feel the money was not even to her, with a little money management a cheap car a low cost apartment would of helped I think someone used that video rased that money and just kept it for them selves yeah it's bringing awareness but I don't see any kind of help that this person is doing except getting a whole bunch of used he has a 501 c 3 and I'm sure he's getting something out of this yeah he gives videos of it but half of the people that he has done a video about they have died one lady they found behind a building right after he did one of the videos and in this other lady died right after the video that he did so I don't know if this is helping or hurting

  • @Tatokala
    @Tatokala Год назад +7

    Such a remarkable person. I wish her the best.
    And by the way, she should definitely write a book: "Homelessness for dummies."

  • @michaelrespublica9498
    @michaelrespublica9498 Год назад +2

    Why have we ignored this intelligent woman who clearly has a lot to offer homeowners? Disturbing.

  • @jamestownsend7113
    @jamestownsend7113 4 года назад +233

    Never kick an person when they are down. God bless them.😥😥

    • @dorianm6502
      @dorianm6502 3 года назад

      That comment doesn't even do anything for the video, no empowerment anything. 🙄

    • @27TaLisa
      @27TaLisa 3 года назад

      Amen

  • @Luchy137
    @Luchy137 4 года назад +2100

    We just need 4000 people to give 1 dollar and she can get a warm place to live and a company to hire her. I don't have a company but i have a dollar.

  • @tumz5087
    @tumz5087 Год назад +3

    Michelle has so much to offer to the world, her knowledge, her life experience.. her beautiful heart.. her situation is heart breaking 😔 ..

  • @Fish-xk9gj
    @Fish-xk9gj 3 года назад +15

    These videos are just reminder of the fact that humility is key and there's just no need to fill yourself with pride when you'll eventually lose it all at some point in life

  • @BetterNBetter
    @BetterNBetter 4 года назад +246

    “Obamacare, Medicare, whatever you want to call it. Peoplecare is what we need. People need to care.” POWERFUL!

    • @ebmaerz7155
      @ebmaerz7155 4 года назад +3

      How is Obamacare going to help correct the housing problem?

    • @Audridittlenumba2
      @Audridittlenumba2 4 года назад +2

      Yeah Obama really snowed a lot of well Intended people with his “affordable health care”

    • @joemunny2566
      @joemunny2566 4 года назад

      EB Maerz Unaffordable housing creates homelessness. Unaffordable health care ALSO creates homelessness!!

    • @joemunny2566
      @joemunny2566 4 года назад +1

      April Showers Yeah, being able to afford to see a doctor and get hospital care really ruins lives...

    • @QueenM01
      @QueenM01 3 года назад

      The pure ignorance.

  • @arn68
    @arn68 3 года назад +897

    We need to also recognize that Michelle’s qualifications, education, and experience are not the factors that determine her worthiness of humane treatment and respect. Our society makes a martyr of people like Michelle instead of recognizing that we are ALL human and deserve access to basic human rights. Homelessness is a human rights issue brought upon us by capitalistic greed. The truth is a large majority of Americans can and are ending up homeless especially as a result of COVID-19.

    • @LionEatsCats0034
      @LionEatsCats0034 3 года назад +30

      Your comment is the SMARTEST thing I have EVER seen within a comment section! 👏🏾👏🏾 thank you for realizing this!

    • @APPLESMOUA
      @APPLESMOUA 3 года назад +8

      Can we be friends? I like woke ass people!

    • @canalpraque3628
      @canalpraque3628 3 года назад +32

      I totally agree that we all deserve the same human rights, and that education does not prove a person's worth. But i think that the point was to show that even a good education doesn't avoid homelessness. The system make us believe that if you have education, you can get a job. But in reality, anyone can become homeless. And like you said, especially in this awfull covid times

    • @serranlewis3866
      @serranlewis3866 3 года назад +3

      Yesss!!!!! 👏🏽

    • @tdtadesse547
      @tdtadesse547 3 года назад +12

      Thank you!!! Just because she got degrees don’t mean she’s worth more I hate how classist and selfish America is UGH

  • @butterflyshelton3519
    @butterflyshelton3519 3 года назад +8

    Her education and experience of being homeless and her previous profession she can right a book , God has a plan for her🙌🏼

  • @ACowIsHuge
    @ACowIsHuge 2 года назад +2

    Her last wish is so beautiful even for someone who cant relate because i have no kids

  • @smartchick649
    @smartchick649 3 года назад +96

    I was homeless with a baby. I met an amazing woman who helped me to go back to school, so I went back to school, got my degree and my son is an amazing son. 🙏🏽

    • @seasant6
      @seasant6 3 года назад +1

      OMGoodness! I would have helped you too, brings tears to my eyes knowing there are others who have such compassion.

    • @corbinsmith2877
      @corbinsmith2877 3 года назад +3

      God is good all the time.❤️🙏🏾

    • @JenWIL641
      @JenWIL641 3 года назад

      @Elyse George what do you mean by paying it forward?

  • @alicecoppers8980
    @alicecoppers8980 4 года назад +1009

    If she has an LCSW license tell her to come to Oregon will even pay her moving expenses. Lots of positions in Coos County and Douglas County and Medford. If she works for a nonprofit in the US she can get her loans reduced or completely paid for

    • @franciscodiaz3028
      @franciscodiaz3028 4 года назад +95

      Can this get pinned and provided to the channels case workers?

    • @sahpem4425
      @sahpem4425 4 года назад +44

      And avoid the Portland area because it’s stupid expensive here. You named some great areas here in Oregon.

    • @PurpleLotusSamsara
      @PurpleLotusSamsara 4 года назад +29

      @@sahpem4425 .. Clark County Washington.. Lots of social worker jobs also no income tax.

    • @LonskiBig
      @LonskiBig 4 года назад +20

      ...LCSW is a step above a Master's degree I believe...

    • @flatitata
      @flatitata 3 года назад +42

      @@LonskiBig LCSW is a license and requires graduation from an accredited Masters Degree Program.

  • @loidahanley8767
    @loidahanley8767 Год назад +12

    I have no money when I divorce my husband . I look for a job making only $10 .00 an hour at the hospital as a nurse assistant and then I got me a one bedroom apartment and work everyday but I never been homeless. Im now 62 years old .I'm still working and have saving and I have never in debt. I thank God for all my blessing.

    • @candypetlife
      @candypetlife Год назад +3

      You are a true fighter. .this woman is a drug addict go check out her channel.still on the streets and begging for money,she doesn't want to get a job with all that education she has.i have a work permit to work in America,I am not even from here.But I work my butt off and I send money to my family and I am not homeless and that is because I work hard and I have a family to take care of.this woman is lazy and doesn't want to work a 9 to 5 like me And you she want easy money, cash app,pay pal,run the money fast no work,just beg and beg !!!!!!

    • @Bigwheels161616
      @Bigwheels161616 Год назад +1

      @@candypetlife sadly, it's not that easy when you are addicted and/or suffering from mental illness. Also, an immigrant and I believe more Americans would have better appreciation of their position if they could live 1 month in the average third world country.

    • @candypetlife
      @candypetlife Год назад

      @@Bigwheels161616 true....

  • @bloo4448
    @bloo4448 Год назад +1

    This is so very sad…….this woman is so precious, beautiful smile and no one should have to suffer this way….shame on our civilization….

  • @melshingleton7865
    @melshingleton7865 4 года назад +105

    Back in 1983, My father, who I was working for at the time, got into an argument with my ex wife and, over a period of 3 days kicked us out of the house we were living in and fired me from my job at a business he owned. At the time, we had 3 little boys, ages 5, 3 & 1. We had a tent, so we went into the desert and pitched it. We told the kids we were going to be camping for a while. They were so happy and excited. I was able to get a job with an office. Outside of my office there was a faucet. Every morning, around 5:00 am we would wake the kids, drive from the desert into the town where my office was. Each of us would bath in the hose outside of my office and hurry to get done before anyone came around. We would eat fast food, bbq when we could and really make the best of it. Sometime when it was really hot, we would sneak into my office, lock the doors and sleep on the floor. With the air conditioning on it gave us a sense of good. It made us feel like we weren't homeless. All these years later, our kids are grown. My 2nd wife and I have been married 23 years. We have a boy and a girl ages 15 and 13. We've lived in the same house for 21 years. We paid our house off about 6 years ago. I've never forgotten the experience, homelessness is an experience. And with a young family, it's an experience Like wouldn't wish on anyone. But, if you hold your head up, never give up, you can get out of it. To this day, my boys still think we were camping. We always made it fun. Good bless those who are homeless. If you read this and need a hand reach out to me, maybe I could helped you. My email is alohapressurewash@gmail.com
    God bless

    .

  • @garryhatchett775
    @garryhatchett775 3 года назад +106

    Someone hire this lady! Very intelligent, articulate. Give her a chance.

    • @realtorgamechanger6192
      @realtorgamechanger6192 Год назад +5

      Show her how to create her own income! It’s in her life right now! Social media would wrap their arms around her and she would have income from her story and daily life.

    • @henryhill3778
      @henryhill3778 3 месяца назад

      Don't fall for this bs. She's "Educated" But not needed.

  • @faizasanam1539
    @faizasanam1539 Год назад +2

    It's painful!
    What a wonderful lady she is !

  • @AStout-tf3ej
    @AStout-tf3ej Год назад +1

    Michelle, what a beautiful soul you are. Your story and advice moved me. I will not take a roof over my head for granted. I too see you and will never forget you. I hope you are not on the streets anymore and that all of your wishes and dreams and more come true.

  • @leaparker1299
    @leaparker1299 3 года назад +173

    The Veterans Administration Medical Center needs to HIRE her. She would be a great asset.

    • @B-MoreCity
      @B-MoreCity 3 года назад +7

      We would love to have her.

    • @pmccann5811
      @pmccann5811 3 года назад +1

      @@B-MoreCity she would be amazing.

    • @angetodac
      @angetodac 3 года назад +1

      @@B-MoreCity problem is: you need an address and a car t get a job...and u need a job to get an address and a car...which one first?????

  • @angelaclark5350
    @angelaclark5350 3 года назад +321

    This is so true a degree and education doesn't have value anymore. They either tell you your overqualified or underqualified and it. Sucks

    • @torriepenney936
      @torriepenney936 3 года назад +3

      Life experience is Said to be valuable. I've found many job counselors diminish efforts such as Kept Good order for child with Adhd..during a divorce.. keeping the home pleasant with Leg numbness and a husband wanting to spend time with his games and boyfriends. That was not anything. I did Rehabilitation with persons with Brain Injuries. Could I do that if I wasnt truly committed to Others succeeding? I highly doubt it. University and college..got played down if I wasnt Currently studying another area. Children and adults were where I applied behavioural and life enhancing strategies, with genuine efforts and heart..clients were not coerced to suit my career checklists. ( degree knowledge doesnt stand alone). Knowing I have to hold my actions under the microscope wasnt hard when I did consistent steps toward the People and their challenges. They can tell anyone I did have to Push them when they were sticking with Doing nothing. They knew I didnt give up on them. Years of being in teams..got diminished by persons in positions to I'm not doing that anymore, including husband in his tech focussed world and gaming platforms. Real people..not seen as worth investing in? Toxic thinking that Helping lives isnt worth doing..is truly deplorable in its mindsets of conquer by competition. Discounting well balanced Values and Streamlining I lived to Be that community support worker..is no respect to Vision building. I kept in what I built my knowledge on. Human development..and the abnormal forces wanting to make it be something it's not ( we are not machines without conscience..not able to brush people off as Nobody.s). Current theories ensue we can be doing more..That displaces relational patterns which Are meant to keep cohesive groups going forward. Aka..value driven and conscience balancing Groups. Every person faces times when much does not go as one intended ( good actions were done with good faith). I faced homelessness..though working. The couples w 2 incomes got chosen over my 1 income. I had to budget and put up with lazy bf liking the comforts. My son gets free..bfs with no conscience get nothing. He was an engineer ( status he can do less for Knowledge of math?) Applications were not adding up in finances reflective of said knowledge. I worked my plan and it achieved a home and child focussed wellness. Add city evicting people for redundant bylaws..where other higher income earners rent and fail to follow bylaws? It's outright disparity claiming the $ are the only bottom line that weighs in. Sorry for those with lesser consciences..spoiling just lawful practices with They can push for doing less quality, simply because they own a home. They dont realize value is in people who do keep high standards of accountability. I had injuries..paid my costs. As though no person has downswings while also giving their best to many in need. I speak to anyone who understands coping w setbacks. Never expected setbacks..my personal conviction was to get well and maintain my efforts. Ex loved to create bad stories I was not responsible..living alone w a son. Funny..ex didn't want help..why was his gf living in his place..not paying half the rent either? She wanted ex to cover sons room..and she did the least possible. Funny how Doing less gets exalted. Btw..she moved out. My son wasnt impressed with her attitude she did so much. Non wives get great regard..but get No onus put on them to care or keep to values. Results confirm less is not adding to Standards of Virtues. Truth is perseverance in the face of illogic. I may be w paychecks away from homelessness..but I know I must hold my line. Idiots talking pleasures..can be observed sponging off Gov.mt and multiple Agencies. All free is what they have settled into. I know that's not earning one s way with merit for efforts. Social worker shamed..is a horrible representation of her colleagues ( advocates for people?) Dis their own is obvious Selfish viewing that Nothing like that will happen to them. Now we see Biz owners..hat in hand. Sure hope they werent all high and mighty to folks with challenges in their lives. Humility works best when it's done Regardless of Success. Am beyond disappointed in Heartless people thinking they re secure. Let that go..see people for the wealth inside.

    • @lilycherkaoui5423
      @lilycherkaoui5423 3 года назад +7

      Also they discriminate against your age. I'm 66 and work part time but it's just a matter of time. Every bill goes up rent and food are out of my reach already. I'm also educated have had 3 careers as if that matters!! God Bless everyone.

    • @giggyboy911
      @giggyboy911 3 года назад +5

      I have a three degrees. Still I have problems getting a job. I am driving picking food to make it.

    • @giggyboy911
      @giggyboy911 3 года назад

      @@lilycherkaoui5423 Yeah, sometimes...

    • @adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860
      @adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah7860 3 года назад +1

      Find ur nitch and start your own business.

  • @srikanthneelamraju9611
    @srikanthneelamraju9611 3 года назад +5

    God! I am in so love with her... She speaks so articulately with dignity and honesty..May she get the power and strength to turn the tables around having a bright, healthy and successful future..

  • @aunciamiana
    @aunciamiana 3 года назад +1

    Breaks my heart. Times like this is when the community needs to come together. Praying for this queen. May God protect and bless her with what she needs. I’m praying for her and everyone else who is going through such trying times as this I totally understand 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @verucasalt6519
    @verucasalt6519 3 года назад +189

    “In a recession this could happen to anybody.”

    • @verucasalt6519
      @verucasalt6519 3 года назад +1

      GRONK ROCKS your response is a non sequitur; you have taken her statement out of context. (Not that I am expecting much from someone who types is all caps.) You are a dolt troll.

    • @catgofla8249
      @catgofla8249 3 года назад +5

      Not just a recession or bad health or age.. In that single moment of an accident, your life could change forever. Accidents don't discriminate by age, skin color, education, religion or sex. Accidents don't care if you were at fault or innocent but in the wrong place at the wrong time.

    • @mariafaria2256
      @mariafaria2256 3 года назад

      So true.

  • @achosenvessel6563
    @achosenvessel6563 4 года назад +358

    All these rich Black celebs and nobody can reach back and help her? Clearly this sister is a smart woman. God i hope doors open for her.

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 4 года назад +20

      Where's Oprah?

    • @marilynchangkye5106
      @marilynchangkye5106 4 года назад +22

      Why rich black celebs? Why can’t the celebs be white?. A bit of racism??.

    • @moneym3
      @moneym3 4 года назад +9

      Its not their job to do so but i understand what you're saying.

    • @michaelclayton3114
      @michaelclayton3114 4 года назад +18

      You bring up a valid point .I know a lot of rich and affluent black celebs can help .Even a small amount from each .But over time - some cases ,some people gain in wealth but they lose in humanity and kindness !

    • @betelihemkassa4978
      @betelihemkassa4978 4 года назад +3

      There are a lot of people who are in a worse situation than her. With her skill and education, there should be something wrong she did to lose a job and lack some place to hire her.

  • @plugmeradio
    @plugmeradio 3 года назад +13

    I pray that she was found and helped, I believe God is using her for a reason. Amen

  • @ronaldgreen5292
    @ronaldgreen5292 Год назад +1

    It makes me feel so sad for her you could see the pain on her face. It's obvious and it's making me start to cry and feel bad.!!😭😭

  • @VB-fo1oc
    @VB-fo1oc 3 года назад +135

    At the beginning of this year I was homeless, staying in a shelter with my 5 children. Thanks to God & the generosity of others, we have been housed since March. I also accepted employment with Amazon and have been busting my A$$ to make sure this doesnt happen again!!!!!!!! Michelle is speaking FACTS. Ppl treat you like trash and act like ppl want to be in this situation. We are HUMAN BEINGS and deserve to be treated as such!!!!!!!

    • @19HurdyGurdyMan46
      @19HurdyGurdyMan46 3 года назад +7

      Really hope things work out well for you. Peace be with you

    • @dreameryoung38
      @dreameryoung38 3 года назад +4

      So happy for you,yes you definitely are busting your ass working at Amazon.I continue to pray that things work out for you

    • @hirambrown669
      @hirambrown669 3 года назад +1

      @Kevin Simmons or make better decisions and choices. Don't leave it up to someone else to support and provide for you. Only have enough kids that you can support by yourself if you had to.

    • @kiara198923
      @kiara198923 3 года назад

      Congrats

    • @anthonylew183
      @anthonylew183 3 года назад +1

      @Kevin Simmons You know what has happen to a lot of women in today's modern society , they drank the kool-aid & ran their mouth a bit too much & the consequences are devastating. You can't cuss out or talk shht to people that you need their help, anyone with some sense knows that.

  • @mataharidyaharianne1562
    @mataharidyaharianne1562 3 года назад +283

    Im crying. She has more kindness than most people with roof over their heads. Anyone knows how is she doing now ???

    • @JenWIL641
      @JenWIL641 3 года назад +8

      What do you care? Are you going to take her in so that she may have a shower and start working? Wondering does not help anyone.

    • @stephenwallace8782
      @stephenwallace8782 3 года назад +64

      @@JenWIL641 Knowing matters. I was homeless for 7 years.
      Knowing fates does change them.

    • @LazarJaksic
      @LazarJaksic 3 года назад +66

      @@JenWIL641 Caring helps. Caring can change the world. Don't be a jerk.

    • @lenacheri7624
      @lenacheri7624 3 года назад +44

      @@JenWIL641 Really?? How unnecessary and HATEFUL

    • @debramartin2854
      @debramartin2854 3 года назад +16

      I'm going to try to luck her up and pray she's no longer homeless

  • @berthahust1490
    @berthahust1490 Год назад +2

    2022 year: speak the truth-thank you. I'm homeless and trying not to be! I'm single female. I am not drinking or using. I pray that more people talk and pray it will change!!!!!!!

  • @lionakitsune5401
    @lionakitsune5401 3 года назад +2

    I love her. I hope she’s well now.. she’s an exceptional advocate. Thankyou for all u do, sir.

    • @lionakitsune5401
      @lionakitsune5401 3 года назад

      I’m in Canada, but inspired, i wanted to tell their stories but never thought ov video interviews. This is so crazy honest. Not sure anybody around here will wanna b filmed but ur three wishes are so beautifully telling

  • @MPHswayze
    @MPHswayze 3 года назад +335

    Unless you've experienced it first hand, you have no idea how much anxiety, alienation, and grief your mind goes through as you try to process homelessness unfolding around yourself. Your brain is in a fog long before the sleepless nights outside turn your brain into a survivalist nightmare

    • @blessmclean7589
      @blessmclean7589 3 года назад +10

      FACCTS

    • @mimicooke
      @mimicooke 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/CofVqYjY9wI/видео.html

    • @mathildaplummer2878
      @mathildaplummer2878 3 года назад

      !!###_

    • @JP-uk9uc
      @JP-uk9uc 2 года назад +1

      With her credentials she should be able to find a job no problem instead of waiting for a handout. What use is an education if not be employed in services? My grandmother worked 52 years, finally only recently retired at 93. Started renting when her husband passed away in 1995, sold the house, she saved her money to pass down to her children's children, instead of pissing it away with loose living. Their home was spotless, but then again they both have lived through the Great depression and understood the pissing away money is foolish or expecting handouts for free. The Gospel of Christ makes it clear, if you can't provide for yourself you've denied the faith and have become worse then an unbeliever. 1Tim 5:8

    • @MPHswayze
      @MPHswayze 2 года назад +24

      @@JP-uk9uc Wantonly passing judgments and being ugly is just your way of "accepting" your sins, or however you sleep at night. You are a bad person. The way you think is evil.

  • @Romansnana
    @Romansnana 4 года назад +680

    Having a degree does not exempt you homelessness.

    • @springfieldsbarbados3435
      @springfieldsbarbados3435 4 года назад +1

      Deliverence is vital please seek and ye shall find

    • @whizzyproduction
      @whizzyproduction 4 года назад +13

      Have degrees in sociology social work psychology art etc does

    • @astarisborn9820
      @astarisborn9820 4 года назад +29

      College degrees and student loan debt causes homelessness!

    • @marysmith5003
      @marysmith5003 4 года назад +3

      @@jafetzamudio5285 What a nice and sympathetic person you are.

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 4 года назад +7

      @@jafetzamudio5285 what a cold hearted person you are. You need to experience some homelessness yourself, so you can learn to be empathetic. Stop being so judgmental..

  • @mmaMandersODC
    @mmaMandersODC Год назад +1

    Beautiful people; hope her wishes are fulfilled.🍀🍀🍀thank you for bringing this information out there!

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders 3 года назад +1

    Thank you and Michele for educating us on homelessness. I learned a lot and think we all must see every human as that. Just human and we need to respect all people no matter what their status, business suit nice shoes or 3 day old clothes. Treat and respect everyone unless they don't respect you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @tranekamays5344
    @tranekamays5344 4 года назад +264

    This woman is going to make a difference... She’s going to come out of this stronger then ever... God Bless this beautiful soul... This should motivate us all to make a difference

    • @deloresm7494
      @deloresm7494 4 года назад +2

      Not if she's a severe alcoholic , and didn't mention it.

    • @tracksuperstar
      @tracksuperstar 4 года назад +1

      Traneka Mays This woman is irresponsible and full of excuses!

    • @christianwilliams2068
      @christianwilliams2068 4 года назад +3

      I feel the same way she is going to write a book. She is going to come out victorious

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 года назад

      More like expose these systems and structures.

    • @thewhizkid3937
      @thewhizkid3937 4 года назад +5

      @@deloresm7494 there is always that, but how would you know that or even arrive at that statement ?

  • @frameyourlifewithnykohl9951
    @frameyourlifewithnykohl9951 3 года назад +146

    I can totally resonate with this woman. I too have been homeless for several years off and on with my two daughters. I too am educated. I am now writing a book about my experiences during my homelessness. The things my children and I had to endure, the shelters, sleeping in the car, bathing in the car or a storage unit. My heart goes out to this woman. Homelessness makes you humble, bit we also have our dignity. Some of us did not ask to be homeless. Most people are closer than they think. My book will tell my story and I'm sure there are many others who share the same story. Blessings to you beautiful soul.
    Nicole Felyce Birdon
    Frame Your Life With Nykohl
    Nykohl B & Co.
    "The Smile I Kept Was Real" my book will inspire so many people.
    Thank you for sharing your story with us. ❤

    • @toni7808
      @toni7808 3 года назад +6

      I subscribed to you just so I can get updates on your book. I wish you all the best, I was once homeless too; living in an abandoned building and still going to work everyday. God bless you!

    • @19HurdyGurdyMan46
      @19HurdyGurdyMan46 3 года назад +1

      @@toni7808 And God bless you too Toni, hope you do well in this life with your good heart.

    • @highpeacetess
      @highpeacetess 3 года назад

      Beautiful way to channel your experiences, can't wait until your book comes out 🙇‍♀️💞🌏

  • @w.j.t.k.1970
    @w.j.t.k.1970 3 года назад +8

    Beautiful soul. She is a wounded healer 💓

  • @pocu321
    @pocu321 2 года назад +13

    I'm really surprised some of her former bosses or co-workers don't assist to get her back on her feet. Surely they've received wind of this. Not that everyone isn't worth it because they are all worth it but she has experience that would benefit the employer and client tremendously. It takes a special person to work with special needs and she has it all.

  • @kidu_333
    @kidu_333 3 года назад +55

    Don’t ever judge a person by their circumstances because you never know what’s going on that led them to that moment.

  • @wandataylor2500
    @wandataylor2500 4 года назад +150

    She speaks Eloquently, I could listen to her on the radio all day. 😊😊😊

    • @TechyRodsWire
      @TechyRodsWire 4 года назад +8

      wanda taylor she needs her own podcast mental health show

    • @cazondraholmes7112
      @cazondraholmes7112 4 года назад +1

      @wanda taylor www.invisiblepeople.tv/getininvolved.

    • @wandataylor2500
      @wandataylor2500 4 года назад +2

      @@cazondraholmes7112 Her story is my story but I was lucky to retire and get help with housing through HUD.

    • @amberrose1108
      @amberrose1108 4 года назад +1

      @@wandataylor2500 me too.

    • @michaelclayton3114
      @michaelclayton3114 4 года назад +5

      When you hear her speak - she sounds like a diplomat .Someone who is well represented and who is sitting in affluent surroundings schooling other people .Her English is seriously impressive .

  • @ride-or-DIY
    @ride-or-DIY 3 года назад +8

    What an amazing advocate for the homeless she could be. I hope she has an opportunity to get a job/apt🥺

  • @emmaabdul-jabbar3458
    @emmaabdul-jabbar3458 3 года назад +1

    *This is by far my favorite RUclips channel-*

  • @ginag8015
    @ginag8015 4 года назад +69

    99.9% of us all in the world are 1 or 2 paychecks away from this experience. I stay grateful, and humble in all things I have and do! By The Grace of the Most High, There Go I! Shalom and Blessings to all the homeless. They are Human Beings too. This women is beautiful may her spirit stay strong and encouraged.🙏🏽💝💖🤛🏽🤜🏽

    • @marshaperez4158
      @marshaperez4158 4 года назад

      Great post!!!🌷😊🌻

    • @scottmorrison466
      @scottmorrison466 4 года назад

      Only royalty and the born rich are safe from the consequences of their actions.

  • @SundaysHealing
    @SundaysHealing 4 года назад +132

    I live in Charlotte and I had met this lady at the gas station before. She's a beautiful soul and she has great energy. WOW🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @mistermilkman
      @mistermilkman 4 года назад +8

      Is there anyway she can come live with u until she gets herself 2gether?

    • @jenniflyygyrl8774
      @jenniflyygyrl8774 4 года назад +6

      Did you help her? I lived in QC too. Never saw her. I'd rather think I'd have taken her in.

    • @Netta0712
      @Netta0712 4 года назад +2

      How can we help her

    • @latoyamoss9321
      @latoyamoss9321 4 года назад

      Why would she want to take a complete stranger in she does not know..Proceed people with caution and refere them to service available in their community..I supposed staying a shelter would sucks but is a roof over your head...

  • @tony_elemento
    @tony_elemento 2 года назад +2

    she is so intelligent and open-minded. why do such talented individuals should go through all this unnecessary misery?

  • @cherylmbaye959
    @cherylmbaye959 10 месяцев назад

    Such a beautiful soul. This right here hit me fr fr. I am praying that God reach down and touch her personally and change her every circumstance to His glory.

  • @Wardoon
    @Wardoon 3 года назад +136

    Michelle should write a book about her experiences as a homeless person. I am sure such a book will go a long way to educating people about homelessness and the homeless.

  • @SharlenesJourney
    @SharlenesJourney 4 года назад +159

    Somebody please help this lady she doesn’t deserve this!! 😥

    • @weedermann
      @weedermann 4 года назад

      She ought to consider working her way west to California.

    • @sazonsongs
      @sazonsongs 4 года назад

      Sippin Wid Sharlele hello

    • @sazonsongs
      @sazonsongs 4 года назад +24

      William Mason I sure hope that if you ever find yourself in this person’s situation, that you encounter more compassion and kindness that what your comment indicates

    • @jeremybalizenter2896
      @jeremybalizenter2896 4 года назад +9

      @William Mason
      Not funny or cute at all.

    • @univuniveral9713
      @univuniveral9713 4 года назад +1

      who deserves this???

  • @onlytruth9797
    @onlytruth9797 2 года назад

    This Lady is awesome... very astute. This makes me livid...I wish I could talk w/her; this made me cry. Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @jadesystem
    @jadesystem 2 года назад

    This woman is very humble. She has a heart of gold without blaming or holding others accountable. She has owned-up to her situation without entitlement. This video is as raw and as real as you can get. I feel her pain, her struggle. And her dignity as a human being. These are the personal struggles of the homeless America does not see. And turns a blind eye as the crises continues to get worse. The day to day struggles for survival many of us would not last a day. We are so privileged in America we take our standard of living and what wealth - if any - for granted. We cannot treat people less than subhuman if we are to thrive together as a republic. I share both your pain and warmth in your heart in you're struggle to move forward. There is goodness and greatness in you. This is just temporary. Things will get much better.

  • @tiarathomas4640
    @tiarathomas4640 4 года назад +252

    I truly believe that we all are one step from being homeless...so be concentrate & not be so quick to pass judgement

    • @stefaniefreebird6687
      @stefaniefreebird6687 4 года назад +8

      Yes! We are. I know I am. I'm gonna go live with my son for a year so I can build me a tiny home. I'm in my mid 50s and arthritis has kicked in hard out of nowhere. While I'm still able to work, I'm investing all my remaining income to my retirement.

    • @ashleynicole7111
      @ashleynicole7111 4 года назад +4

      Your so right. God bless us all. Its ruff out here.

    • @BxServent37
      @BxServent37 4 года назад +5

      Been down this road, and America is so quick to help others before they will help their own. Still can't understand why. I am a Vet, who served but when you need something from the people you have given your time, energy and care and passion toward and they shit on you.

    • @sakkysha5496
      @sakkysha5496 4 года назад +2

      Stefanie Freebird, I love your plan!!

    • @ambriadaniels-dovolis7496
      @ambriadaniels-dovolis7496 4 года назад +1

      "Choice" YOU are a MORON IDIOT!!!! SAD , and Pathetic is what YOU are DUMDUM!!!!

  • @rjoy81
    @rjoy81 4 года назад +310

    I would love to know what happened with her. My heart aches. I've been homeless before and still had a job. The amount of effort it took to show up to work, perform, find places to sleep, and keep from appearing to be homeless exhausts me just thinking about it. I would like to see a follow up.

    • @traceyhoodemba205
      @traceyhoodemba205 4 года назад +25

      I feel her pain and yours as well. I have been in this situation before and it's no joke.

    • @iwatchtoomuchyoutube
      @iwatchtoomuchyoutube 4 года назад +23

      I was there, only I was staying in a shelter, so it probably wasn't "as bad". However, I was a cashier, so I remember having to fake that smiling face and pretend that I was ok, going to bed hungry. I remember getting written up for being 5 minutes late because I couldn't have people pick me up from the shelter and couldn't drive... I was walking in ice and snow. I told my supervisor my situation and they didn't care.

    • @chaviveel2717
      @chaviveel2717 4 года назад +4

      Yes, been there too. No joke at all. Thanks to the most high.

    • @fluffypuppy0
      @fluffypuppy0 4 года назад

      Xo Xo 😔

    • @abyoubbyou1252
      @abyoubbyou1252 4 года назад +2

      She's been blacklisted.

  • @erminacodjoe
    @erminacodjoe 3 года назад +2

    It’s like hearing about “a bank of well needed resources “, untouched, unused when others need them. I’m seeing this when we are in the middle of a pandemic, where the mentally ill, the disenfranchised are hurting even more...This beautiful lady with all her experience and training could greatly help......
    Thank you for this post.....It’s so informative.....Causes one to think.....Perhaps.......!!!