How a high-flying 1980s socialite became homeless in her sixties | Compass | ABC Australia
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
- The story of former PR executive and social butterfly Glen-Marie Frost who suddenly became homeless in her sixties, joining the swelling ranks of women over fifty with nowhere to live.
This story starts in the 80’s when Glen-Marie was extremely glamourous, she was everywhere, and she was extremely well connected.
When a failed marriage and lack of financial safety net lead to Glen-Marie sleeping in her car high profile friends Helen Coonan, Joh Bailey and Michael Yabsley all rallied around to support her.
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Me. High school dropout
Laborer all my life. Never did drugs.
House paid off. Retired. Money n the bank. No debt. Life is good.
Where are all her A-list friends now? Did no one have a spare room in their mansions? She might have made mistakes but doesn't deserve to be banished for that.
I signed up for Compass ABC, Free. There’s a link to watch the entire episode and it was worthwhile. Her A-list friends did help and she’s now helping other woman.
They did help her. The whole story is on compass
In the full video, she says that she stayed with different friends for a while, but she was always worried about overstaying her welcome, so she wouldn't stay too long.
Yes the good news is that one of her wealthy friends owned a vacant cottage on their property, and she lived there for 4 years while she got a new job and got back on her feet.
Atleast she had luxury and fun. Some of us never had a really chance and lived in sickness and poverty all our lifes
True
So very true
Worked hard, lost my business, starting over. It isn’t easy.
That's so sad. My mother always said, "Make something of yourself. Don't rely on a man." I'm so glad I took her advice!
The interview seems incomplete. What happened to her? Where was her son?
In RUclips's description (you might have to click "more"), there is a click to the full 30 minute video. The video is free to watch, but you have to create a free ABC account. I'm doing that right now and it's playing fine so far.
Some people just socialise too much...and give very little thought to where they will be at 50 or 60. Some people plan well, work hard to sort their retirement years. Ignorance is not bliss.
I did not see that she was homeless, I only saw that she was in a beautiful house.
People make choices in life, and consequences arrive. Its all the sadder when those who had so many more opportunities than most can dream of, still make poor and irresponsible choices. Those of us who spend our entire lives trying to scrape and claw our way out of generational poverty, rarely succeeding, are told to 'pull ourselves up by our bootstraps'. During all those parties, did she never once think to invest in a home somewhere, just in case? I wish her all the best, and truly hope she finds the help she needs, but let this be a lesson for anyone who is currently living the high life. Plan for where you are going to go, when the party ends.
I agree 1000%.
The party will end one day, then reality will set in.
She seems to believe that the value of her life depends on how famous were the people that she met.
It's all pretty sad actually.
A brave and beautiful woman..it takes a massive amount of courage to admit that you've gone to being one of the forgotten people..homeless..ive work my entire life and at 61 it can happen..ill health and a loss of employment..and your gone.
Frosty thankyou for speaking up..this is a good reminder to all us Ladies❤
Young women of today need to see this.
Watch the full episode on Compass Series 37. After watching the whole thing, I take my hat off to this woman. She is doing some great stuff for women escaping DV and who are homeless.
Thanks for info
What was the point in that story… what’s the ending
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Same happened to me....I'm 60 and trying to find a new way. Medical issues and 2 years od recovering made it harder. Thank goodness I will have inheritance when my mother dies. I'm not homeless yet but live month to month. I hope she made it. I hope I do.
Thank you for sharing. You will make it
Lesson: Always save for a rainy day and retirement. Don’t be foolish, $10 a day adds up to a million at retirement. Atomic habits.
People back in the 70's, 80's and even 90's thought the party would never end, no reason to save or plan for old age.
The video is incomplete.
Right, where is Part Two of this story? How is she today?
Yes somewhat frustrating
If you're in Australia you can watch the full story from Compass on ABC iview: iview.abc.net.au/video/RN2211H001S00
In Australia one very thing is missing: a close friend who helps. They are all just socialites for temporary joy.
Not just Australia , it’s everywhere.
The message of this story is the importance of having income insurance. You can purchase it through superannuation and it means that if you are unable to work due to illness you have that guarantee of 75% of your income for up to five years. Not enough Australians have it. I’ve been unable to work for the past 18 months and having insurance means that I don’t have to worry about my financial situation while recovering.
I'll be sorting mine out tomorrow
I also had a "charmed" ife. What ended up happening is what always happens (life throws things at us that we could not possibly include in our choices and plans).
Homeless 12 years now. Grateful for it because I know now how great it is to have basic needs met and to find joy that nothing can buy, nobody can take away.
I'm in your corner. You are not alone.❤
she stayed too long at the fair.
What the hell is a "glamorous marriage", and who the hell would want one.
Brava ottima osservazione😊😊😊
Good question
😂
It's the opposite of a Bogan marriage.
I don’t know. I’ve been married for 28 years and it’s a lot of work as far as I’m concerned. Not glamorous at all. I guess that’s the kind of marriage that dissolves when there’s no money and health issues start to arise.
Exactly 💯 what her daughter said
She generosity enjoying her entertaining company of fun leeches in her financial years
As Billie Holidays lyrics spoke ....
Money Money Money ....I've got lots friends,
When I have no money our friendship ends ....
Ladies please put money away for yourselves. Less spending and more saving.
Shame you didn’t follow this report through to how she is living today. Half the story is pointless.
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@@abcaustralia terrific thank you I will.
I looked on iview and unfortunately couldn’t find it!
@@abcaustralia
Has it been removed ?
I cannot find it
People back then were so clueless about finances just as most people are today.
Some people refuse to believe the party will end. But they always do.
Life's a blast when you've got lots of money and with that comes lots of insincere flashy friends, who suddenly forget you're alive when the money runs out and then you're left behind. There's always someone to speak to, when they're selling you things, which is usually rubbish. Such is life here in materialistic Australia.
I don’t feel bad for people who lived a frivolous lifestyle and then end up broke… she had ample opportunity to save…
She’s living in the past… Sad.
Most people don’t think about old age. But it will come if you live long enough. When you are young and strong you should prepare for old age. A roof over your head is the first thing you should get for yourself. She had so much luxury but did not secure a house for herself and her child ? I guess its all about priorities.
I tried purchasing a house I keep getting outbid...
So I own stocks and other assets
It's not easy getting a house there designated for the elite.
Yes, unfortunately this has become truth now
Am I supposed to have sympathy for this person who never planned for her future?
I didn't get a sense that she's seeking sympathy. Maybe I am I wrong
Best advice: write your memoirs….
There’s gold in those pages…..
A courageous woman!
She's so fabulous and such a babe. Hope she gets back on her feet soon❤
A glamorous lifestyle, successful husband and personal career yet did not buy property when it was relatively affordable? Why???
Well for starters her husband’s success was fake in that he didn’t have any networth. It’s like the saying goes, it’s not what you make but what you keep. He spent it all. He was poor but gave the appearance of being rich.
There is so much more to this story that isn't being told ! Choices bring consequences good and bad . Sometimes all we can do is choose how to react to our situation and then choose better .
Empty living. Nothing to show for it.
I hope she recovers. I know the feeling down and out.
All these wealthy clients and contacts and yet no real resources.
Awareness of the new breed of social housing clients is what the system needs.
What are her exit strategies to get back to the lifestyle she knew.
Glen Marie can do it if the system had better outcomes not one size fits all.
Everyone here has nugget of wisdom, and I'm here soaking it up!
Thank you for being so honest god bless 🙏🙏
I think the cost of living in certain areas in Australia is quite expensive
It is a cautionary tale. You need to save and invest diligently through out your life. Make sure you buy yourself a home 🏠 apartment and have your name on the deed. Save some money 💵 in just your name ,
She looks amazing. Your health is your wealth through this journey in our lives. I wish her all the best. What a beauty she is.
To all the people commenting that the video is incomplete - READ 👏THE 👏DESCRIPTION👏 (hint - there's a link to the full video)
The link isn’t available though
@@kathyh4804 Hi there - If you're in Australia you can watch the full story from Compass on ABC iview: iview.abc.net.au/video/RN2211H001S00
You have everything and many possibilities as long as you have your health. Once health problems develop, it starts a long downhill slide no matter who you are.
Many of us in our younger years do not take financial planning for our senior years seriously until it is staring at us and then we panic.
I'm not trying to be mean but it's too bad she couldn't sell some of her furnishings, jewelry & mementos & move into a flat.
I wish you well
You will come back
How tough is it to be homeless if you have lots of friends to help you out financially and emotionally?
she had a good time [more than most]
Nice though that she found beautiful surroundings to film this, instead of actually in a back alley. Hope that she has a place to stay.
as an executive, why didn't she have superannuation? Also, she would have gotten the age pension, I guess she lived above her means as of a certain time and missed change
America has way too many that way..sad but true ..sucks but many i lnew are gone but im still here ..😮
Know the homes ..😮
"Don't hang your hat where you cant reach it"
Amen to that 🙏
Great insight
Always plan for the worst, if it doesn’t happen you will at least have extra money.
My god - her life is like a sweeping novel. I'd read it.
It would make a great movie as well.
What a sad story😂
Fabulous woman
What is the classical music piece playing in the background called 0:21
Her whole story is on compass
Did she save her money and invest for her retirement or did she blow it all? If so, then I don't have much sympathy. You need to save for your retirement and not expect taxpayers and others to support you.
Save money? Serious I'm an Australian living in Argentina no one saves money 😂 it's getting inflated away
Friends and family have told me it's not good in oz but compare to Argentina its paradise.
can't find the second part of the story, the homeless part, is there a part two?
iview
The RUclips description underneath the video has a link to the ABC site for the full video. I didn't realize this either until someone else commented about the link. You can watch the video for free, but you have to create a free account with ABC.
They didn't explain what she is doing now? Is she still homeless? She is interviewed inside a home but maybe it isn't hers and was just brought there to interview.
Where's the rest?
This story ends up being a real cliff hanger, what has happened to this lady?
On iview
If you're in Australia you can watch the full story from Compass on ABC iview: iview.abc.net.au/video/RN2211H001S00
Glen-Marie Frost is only saying she doesn't own a house, she still has several options; like to stay with wealthy friends or housesit for them, of course. She made this film to advocate for the real homeless women.
My heart goes out to you.. There are no friends especially when you are not giving parties or footing the bill. I know because I am 69 years old and in the same situation. Just paying for the basics necessities now…
Just goes to show you that missfortune can happen to anyone in this life, and I myself has not been spared unfortunately.
It could happen to anyone at any time I myself right now am homeless you used to never think about it but now we do but for the grace of God that could be me 🙏
I love that beautiful vintage jewelry! But I am an 80’s girl. Big hair and all. And what a beautiful lady. I would love to know more. I am no where near a jet sitter or have I traveled in circles like her but my life has been similar. So many similarities. And I could understand how she feels. But I know this she’s a survivor. And I’m willing to bet that she’s in a good place and her needs were met. She’s just too cool a lady to end up in a bad situation. Things are difficult at times but they do end up working out. Please let us know what happened. Thank you !
Spending without saving is always a mistake
ABC Compass on on iview series 37
Sad …. Poor lady
If you're in Australia you can watch the full story from Compass on ABC iview: iview.abc.net.au/video/RN2211H001S00
All good things must come to an end
I want more, what happened to her?
Sorry thumbs down since clickbait with no conclusion!
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you know who your true friends are when you have nothing to offer the back. im sure over the years she must've called a circle of people her "close friends". but where were they when she needed them the most? this is why it's always good to cut off people now and then and only have a loyal circle of friends
Fair weather friends?...
😢
It’s sad none of her friends helped her… SHAME
WAS THAT THE END??? WHERES THE REST OF THE STORY
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When I see the clips of those parties, I'm glad I wasn't in Sydney in the '80s....
God is her only friend now ❤
Best wishes.
Life is tough: it is all about the decisions.
The plight of the modern woman.
I hear: It will never happen to me.
Past tense
We make mistakes…..financial planning is never taught in schools or colleges…we learn over the years….however when govt taxes us when we are having money, surely a little help from the govt would do….especially when we are sick and unable to earn…
When you fall, only God can help you 😢
Ageism - alive and active
I'd love to meet her
Once you get sick,that is it
She looks healthy, she can still work
You can’t make that assessment from looking!
Strange it's an ABC piece and they're allowing comments
I feel sorry for her. She is a classy woman. I think she should have thought about saving a little or having a little property somewhere for when the party ends.
More so for women, money in the bank is much more helpful and definitely more reliable than people including family, nevermind mere friends. Yes, there are true friends but far few.