The Harsh Reality of LGBT Homeless Youth
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
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When thinking of stories to explore for this season of “Chosen Family”, a big queer experience I realized I didn’t know much about, was LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. I visited the Los Angeles LGBT Center in Hollywood for a tour of the Center & to meet with a group of young LGBTQ+ people who have experienced homelessness to hear their stories firsthand. I also got to meet Alexandra Grey, who before becoming a successful actress and singer, was homeless and got help from the Center.
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I had no idea this place existed.
I’m so glad I know now that it DOES exist and it’s helping the LGBT youth.
It’s really heart warming to know this place is exists honestly
this! this comment! yes!
Caty Grey the foods sucks
What about straight homeless people? Why not just everyone why only focus on lgbt stuff?
@@CallduhAmberLamp Because Tyler is gay, and this is the theme of this series. There are homeless shelters everywhere. Have you watched the video? LGBTQ centers have special staff who are educated in this topic. I'm sorry for my English , I hope I was able to convey the answer to you.
@@constantly_nervous in my country we don’t have homeless or lgbt so I can’t relate
Thank you SO much for bringing awareness to this important issue. It is something that often gets thrown under the rug but is SO CRITICAL. Thank you for using your channel to raise awareness and keep up the amazing work.
M H you need help and go educate yourself. Btw I reported your comments (like many times) because they are hatefull and ignorant and disgusting. Hope they remove and block you, because after reading →ALL←of your "comments" they prove to me that: "YOU... do not deserve a spot on social media."
Jose, yes, good that u reported M H.
He needs to be banned.
thanks
Vickie Hitch He is just a sad and angry individual. I do not know his lifestory, but his comments are NOT acceptable, whatever his personal reasons are. They do not belong here or anywhere else for that matter. And this video is so well done and inspirational. I had to do something. Hope it helps.
Honestly I just feel AWFUL this happens to good people. Why does it matter SO much that being gay is how you should treat others? No one in the LGTBQ community deserves this. I have friends who are part of this community and they're my best friends. I don't care who they love, I just care about their personality. And I'm glad you did this video Tyler 💚
InaudibleBoom you act like you know everything XD
M H you act like I care about your opinion 😂
InaudibleBoom are you fucking stupid?
It's pathetic !
I appreciate how Sage mentioned using the term 'displaced' instead of 'homeless'. Our pastor uses the term 'outdoor neighbors' which I also like because it reminds people that these folks are still our neighbors and members of our community!
this is so damn sweet and right it nearly drag me to tears
I am really glad somebody spoke out about this!! This is a very real issue that most people tend to overlook and it really sickens me that people overlook it. So thank you Tyler for bringing light to a very serious issue.
wow M H, get your hateful comments out of here.
one thing to state a factual opinion but to splu out garbage like u r doing is disgusting.
I was so happy to be apart of this. Tyler Oakley is a real one for shining a light on this problem in this world.
Travis Crown thank you!! for speaking about this it's a learning experience for me as someone who has a positive space to come out (when I'm ready family wise) i feel now more than ever I need to be thankful..sometimes I forget that not everyone has that. So thank you for being brave to come out and join this family.... 💞
Chelsea M ❤️ thank you boo & im so glad that your family accepts you...I can’t wait until every family is like that
Travis Crown awe 💞💞
Travis Crown I hope things are getting better for you. You got this! *Hugs*
I'm so excited for this season! 💙 as a member of the LGBTQ community this really touches a soft spot in my heart
Rotteneg lol it's fine it honestly makes me laugh because people take time out of their day to say stupid shit that doesn't even affect the person their trying to offend or be mean to
As a knew member of the lgbtq+ community watching series 1 for the first time recently and now watching this one it has helped so much. Thank you Tyler you’re my hero!!!!!!!!🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
same :)))
like you aren't?
*new
VISOR ,and you sound like some bitter Baptist church member fuck off.
That Phat Philussy
I LOVE YOUR NAME AND PROFILE PIC 😂
I love your videos and I am so glad that you adress such deep problems
Deerbecca I agree. Something I don’t hear a lot of people talk about is about how lgbt people in Islamic countries are going through, like, worse than Jim Crow shit.
Yeah, that is totally true. The focus is often on western or European countries, while in comparison to other countries we are pretty fortunate and privileged. you can never know what other people are going through and how much they suffer but you can definitely raise awareness so that something changes and that they do get the help needed
Yeah, and I'm not trying to shit on this video or Islam or anything. It just really needs to be discussed.
Ryry Studios true, however one has got to start small and i am already so glad that tyler adressed this problem and we will get there.
Omg! I just want to give those people a hug. As they explained their stories, my heart was breaking 💔😢. Nobody deserves to be homeless, even if you are LGBTQ. 💖💖💖💖💖 = infinite hugs to all LGBTQ, homeless or not
Plenty of reasons why someone would deserve to be homeless.
AbsoluteAbomination why do you say that
One Shook Queen Tbh more like arrested
I'm really glad this is something that's actually being talked about.
M H - Wow I'm not even gonna say anything back to u coz the real cancer is u, I'll be praying for u.
M H - And another thing, I'm not gay and u also don't have to be gay to watch Tyler Oakleys videos coz he is an activist that stands up for more than just LGBT rights and is what u can actually call a proper role model.
M H - Sorry but my job isn't to entertain internet trolls such as yourself, so excuse me while I actually go and live my life.
M H - I'm going to report u now.
Nora King - Thanks, I'm still waiting on RUclips to remove his comments.
this is an important issue that really needs to be tackled in our community, thank you for educating and using your platform for good
Thank you so much!!! I was 15 when I became homeless and it was such a hard place to be in. I can’t imagine what it must be like for those who are displaced and also identify as LGBT. Thank you so much for talking about this and making people aware. You have moved me to tears today and reminded me of how blessed I am currently for having a stable living situation. I love you Tyler!! Thank you so much for doing this series!
This is definitely an issue that needs to be talked about and brought to the attention of the public. So many people think "It's 2018, it's super easy to be gay!" And while it is getting better and better to be gay, there is a lot more homophobia still running rampant in this country than people are aware of.
agreed
I’m so proud of Tyler for making more ppl aware of the reality of homelessness and the struggles that LGBT youth have to go through every day
As an LGBT person still in high school i understand the struggles
And I just love Tyler for making it more known
Lucinda Jeansonne keep going and don’t stop no matter what obstacles come your way. Continue to thrive! You got this!
This video is so beautiful, and I am so grateful Tyler raising awareness to this subject.
oh shut up you'll most likely get it in your blood
You always manage to get across very important topics in your videos and really care about them along with being able to educate us on what they are and how we can help. Your wonderful in every way💓☺️
i'm so touched to see the video that brings awareness to this particular topic.
as an lgbt+ person living my teenage years in russia it's been a real struggle to get around ever since my family found out (they are extremely homophobic and conservative and etc.) and threw me out so i had to live at my friend's house. even though i'm back now , it'll never be the same as i have to deal with everyday harassment and abuse, emotional and physical, from my dad and brother. i feel like i'll never feel happy in my life until i move out, and the thought of it makes me sick as i'm only 15 and have to wait about half a decade.
thank you a lot, tyler. your videos always brighten up my day and give me hope for the bright future.
xx
What an inspirational first episode! I'm glad you're bringing awareness to such an important issue. Alexandra's story shows how important it is to persevere and stay strong when things are going wrong, because we're not alone in this, sooner or later things will get better. All of us who belong to the community should always look after each other, we're one big beautifully diverse family after all ❤💛💚💙💜
M H Your reply screams: "I'm an ignorant uneducated person who's clearly looking for attention"
I feel sorry for you, go throw your negativity somewhere else. We don't want it here.
Wow !!! That youth centre is amazing!!! I want to start one eventually in my community.
ditto!!
same i want to give the LGBT community as much love as I can
Wow. This is such a informative video. I had no idea LGBTQ+ go through so much. My heart goes out to every single one of them. Life will get better, and they’re all gonna go far. Thank you Tyler Oakley for giving insight on problems that people, media, and our president refuse to talk about. 💖
As a parent i do not understand kicking out your child on the streets. Whatever reason. What a great center. So good it excists. A place where you can find help and support in (continuing) building up your life just the way you are. This video is so good, you peeps are awesome: "be proud of yourself." In the end you will be the stronger person. #respect and ♥To all of you.
Omg yess season 2 is finally out!!! I love it!!! I feel so bad for these people just cause your gay or bisexual or even likes girls you should not have to go though this!!! Why can’t people just expect people and their sexuality?!!
This series is such a good thing to be putting out in to the world at this time because people need to hear this. With Tyler being someone with a lot of influence and followers we can spread the word and make a difference LGBTQ and straight people like myself alike. Happy pride month y’all 🏳️🌈
Abigail A Happy Pride fellow ally
THANK YOU FOR THIS. WE STAN * SLAMS TABLE*
I hope their "parents" are ashamed of themselves. They are disgusting! I'm a parent and would stick by my child no matter what ❤💛💚💙💜
Adopt me please fhjdjsjkskhsj
Exactly my daughter is only eight years old but if she ever comes to me and tells me she is gay I would love and support her ❤️. I just can't imagine how a parent can kick their child out on the street when they don't have the means to survive. Heartbreaking 💔💔💔
I'm happy for those who have amazing parents like the ones in these comments ❤️. Thank you.
That’s my boos! Sunjai and Sage were Amabassadors for the leadership program there along with me when I lived at the center.
Jessica-Jean Fowler Hey 🙌
I also hope this vid doesn't get demonetized or anything. I've been hearing stories from other you-tubers that the algorithm has been unfairly targeting videos that talk about or relate to anything concerning LGBT.
Sandy Gonsalves It's Tyler Oakley I don't think he'll ever be demonitized he's on the top of RUclips
maybe 3 years ago yeah, he's not anymore though (take a look at his views lmao)
Emma Cloud yeah sure but he's established in the mainstream RUclips community
thank you for shedding some light on this issue 💗 excited for the rest of the series!
This work is so important!! Thank you Tyler for lending your platform to advocacy and awareness.
Brilliant
M H oh god XDDDDDDDDD
M H You have reeeeeaaaally sad life, don't you?
Thank you sooo much for bringing awareness ❤️💙 I hope In the near future we can all come together and prevent homelessness from continuing to occur. My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️💙 Tyler if you know how I can help please let me know!!!!! 💕😘😍
That nose highlight on Alexandra ⚡️ also its so good that you shine a light on this issue Tyler xx
Oh Tyler! As a momma of a 14 year old gay daughter, this breaks my heart. She is our world. Thank you for doing this!! I want to hug all of them!
I'm super excited to see the whole series!!! 💚❤💚
Thanks for talking about this, my aunt recently adopted a guy my age who is now one of my best friends, she is a foster mum that sees a lot of lgbtqia+ and my cousin was kicked out and made homeless when he came out as a trans guy to his biological family, I'm definitely showing him this vidio
Thankyou for making this video Tyler!
I freaking love these series!
Thank u for this project sis! U are such a great influencer!!! 💞 Love u
Thank you Tyler. This transcended barriers that I didn't even realize I still had (and I've _been_ homeless, for a short time)...
Its a rough subject, and I very much appreciate that you made this video so much about the issue, and listening the the pov of the afflicted, rather than just your own opinion. Ya did good budeh
As a homeless transman in the Seattle area who lives from a car with his husband, this means a lot to me. We need more paces like this all around the world.
Thanks Tyler~
This such a great start off to the second season!!! I am so proud of u!! The people u meet, including yourself, are such an inspiration!! ❤️
M H, I would rather know him then u.
u r hateful. who wants hateful in their lives?
Vickie Hitch he did that to so many comments and it’s sickening
you mean like you?
i'm so excited for this season! the first season helped me come out as bi to my family, and the jumper i got is so comfortable too oml i wear it every time i go out
This series is such a good way to shed light on all the good and bad things that LGBT+ people have to go through!! Thanks again for making this series!! We all love you for this!!! ❤❤❤❤
Love Reece
I am in tears and I couldn't be more grateful for RUclips to have given you a platform to be able to share the story of all these beautiful souls. And to share yours. You are such an amazing person, one of my biggest inspirations and my only wish in life is to be able to do as much good, help as many and share as many positivity on my platform later as you do. I hope one day we can meet so that we can share our stories! Love you boo!
i have been through being kicked out due to being part of the community so seeing someone shedding light on this warms my heart. THANK YOU!! i am so thankful for all of the great things you do for the community.
I don't want to see this it will make me so upset I LOVE YOU TYLERRRRR❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
OMG I GOT A HEART THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Thank you so much Tyler for this video ❤️❤️❤️thank you for bring love and peace to our hearts ♥️ ❤️❤️😍😍🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
M H you’re disrespectful
*sigh* can't tell the day M H will stop being a hateful troll. I think the answer is never
I love you Tyler!!!! This series is so awesome🏳️🌈🏳️🌈❤️❤️🎉🎉
thank you for this!!! i loved season one 💕🏳️🌈
Why are you so offened by a compliant?
So your against people being confident and loving themselves for who they are.
Wow great comeback and i'm actually Bi so.
Are you christan by chance?
"When given families disappoint, chosen families will be there."
Beautiful ❤💛💚💙💜
Love you so much Tyler!!! Your so inspirational! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That makes me sad as I know my parents won't accept my sexuality, so making this kind of videos are so important for us! Thank you so much Tyler 💙
This is so important. As someone living in a country with universal health care I also can't imagine how bad it also is to have your health in the back of your mind all the time and that people can't access mental health therapy most of the time.
I’ve been waiting for this since June started☺️ beautiful Tyler! Thank you for this❤️❤️🏳️🌈
Thank you so much for making this! A lot of people don’t know the real truth about homelessness in the LGBTQ+ youth community. So, so, SO glad that this series exists. Thank you! ❤️ Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Thanks you sooo much for bringing up this topic. I'm a lesbian young girl having to deal with people calling me names but i got through it and I now have so many people supporting me and a girlfriend who's just amazing. But like this made me feel so much better about frist being les and second me wanting to run away after my mom found out. But again like I said I got through it and I'm just like everyeles in my opinion.
Huge respect and admiration towards all the strong and brave youth. I can’t find the words to describe how beautiful this video is. This is a topic that only a few know about, and the fact that Tyler is using his platform to educate and spread awareness is exactly why I love him! From the bottom of my heart, much love and support to all who are displace and are trying to find a place to call home!
xoxo -Jessica
I work here. To be honest the care facilitators that care for these young people have a heart of gold.
Such an insightful video! Loved this video Tyler
This was absolutely amazing to watch. Places like this should exist regardless of location. If they can build community centers and homeless shelters, then why can't a place for displaced LGBTQ+ youth exist everywhere? I'm outraged and heartbroken for those who experience homelessness and being cast out from their own families...the world could use more love and acceptance. So glad this series is back!
I’m so so proud of my girl Alexandra I worked with her at Madame Tussaud’s her and I had a ball and still talk. Bless you Tyler
hope this lands on trending so the people that kicked their children out will see this and think “oh shit i’m a horrible person and i need my child to come home”
I didn’t have this when I got kicked out. I wasn’t even aware of my local resources like food pantries and health services. Furthermore, depression and rejection certainly cripples our ability to reach out and seek help or even consider this to even exist. I was luckily in my freshmen year and had pledged a fraternity who took me in, accepted me, and really supported me through my career. And I live in the outskirts of Miami, FL. -sigh-
TYLER! Today is my birthday! So happy to have your new video as a present! Love ya!
Please NEVER stop making videos! Your voice as well as those you give voice to are so important and needed in this world!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
You are such an amazing person,Tyler
This is such an important topic and it's great that you're doing a whole video about it so we can spread awareness ! ❤️❤️These kids are great, thanks for showing them so much love Tyler 🙏🏼💜
"The sidewalks that people walk on in the day, that's the bed people lay their head on at night." That hit me. Tyler thank you so much for making this series you are having such an impact and I love you for it.
So happy you did this! I volunteer at a health clinic in the kitchen and I get to serve the community every Wednesday. I see all kinds of people including LGBTQ and I absolutely love serving each Wednesday because I know I'm making a difference not just by serving food to them but cuz sometimes they need to vent and if I'm on my break, I always listen. :) I'm a ally and I'm proud to serve and support this amazing community ❤️
Love you Ty!💙
I don't have the most supportive family, but at least I know they would never kick me out.. All these kids are so god damn strong, and I hope for the best for them.
Thank you for bringing this topic to a large platform like your channel! I work for a LGBTQ youth serving organization that works with a large population of homeless youth in Phoenix, AZ. This is a nation wide problem and having a public figure like yourself addressing these issues and allowing people to not only learn but get involved in these conversations is amazing! Thank you for all your continued support ❤️🌈
Being from an itty bitty town, I never experienced places like this. My first sense of community came from being involved in my college’s GSA. I’m so thankful for the people that keep these organizations running, and feel more inspired to hurry up and get my degree so I can start making similar strides for our youth and community. 🌈 And get those pins when it’s payday heyyyy✨
God this video got me so emotional, I've had to think about packing up and leaving so much, and I never knew this place existed
omg thank you for bringing up this topic !! It's so important that we all understand and respect and help each other !!! werkk
That center is amazing. I'm not homeless or displaced but I'm so grateful for places like that. This was really eye-opening.
Hi Tyler! Thanks for highlighting a subject that normally is ignored in our community! I was lucky enough to not get kicked out of my house, but know that many others aren't so fortunate. I'm glad they get some help from this LGBT center!
I love that this is bringing awareness to such an important issue! 💜💚💙💛❤ Now these people have a chance to say "Yes, I do have a loving family."
Fantastic video Tyler; for every story of a young person being accepted for being LGBTQ by their friends and family, there are also stories of those put out of their homes. Thank you for shining a light on them!!!
I was in the same place a year ago. I am an ex- Mennonite. I lived in the Bible belt before I was out. When I came out my father showed me the door. I walked 15 to 20 miles in the cold. I fought to stay in a hospital they told me to go see some relative or a family who could help. I looked he dead in the face and told her " what family?" She told me I could stay a night. In the morning a social worker helped me get a cab ride to a drop in centre in the city. I walked in and told them I was referred here and they sat me down and we talked. I had no where to go or sleep for that night. After I came back of the room people were asking me what happened and I just told them. A guy approached me and told me I could crash on his floor. I fought for life from there on. I had to escort , I had to turn a dollar. Now I found a job thanks to the drop in centre . But it is far far away. Now I am saving up to move back get a another job and get my GED and maybe I can give back what I have taken . Maybe I can help change a kid who was in my shoes . So they can live a better life . Wish me luck!
When I came out as gay/trans I already had a bag packed. And I was so scared and I was ready for the words "leave" but turns out they accepted it.
People like you Tyler are the reason I came out. And hearing these stories makes me feel proud to be apart of this amazing community. These kids my age are going through so much crap and they can still smile. 🏳️🌈 love from WI.
The amount of time and effort you put into making changes for the LGBTQ+ community makes my heart melt! I had no idea this place existed but I’m so glad it does
Omg I love you Tyler! You’re such an inspiration and I’m so happy that you’re happy to be who you are 💙💙
The story of Alexesandra is so powerful omg, seeing acomplish her dreams and her true self is so inspirering, it really toched my heart.
When I came out as gay I joined a group there. My family won’t accept me if I tell them. Honestly these people in the group have become my second family. I am so grateful this place exists!
Wow wow wow. This video really touched me. I am so happy that LA has a center like this. Hopefully one day, every city will have a center like this for the youth in need of love and support.
I feel like Tyler is becoming the 'dad' to lgbt youth and it makes me so happy that I wanna cry. It feels so good seeing stuff like this. ❤💛💚💙💜
OMG!!! I'm so excited!!! Hi from Russia. Love you ❤❤❤❤
Thank You Tyler for using your platform for the best! If it wasn’t for this video I would off never known what part of my family is enduring out there. We are one and need to help each other! Thank You!
I cried. I really cried. You're all amazing, inspiring people. That's unbelievable how ten minutes can make your day a GOOD day. I really appreciate that. Love you and all the people who were in this video.
Tyler, thank you so much for this series. Though as I write this I am only a few seconds into the video, I see and appreciate your passion about the community and people who hold intersections different from you. As a queer, black, nonbinary femme I can see you not only truly care, but you make a true effort to create change. THANK YOU. It's moving to see someone with your platform really utilizing it to bring more than awareness, more than change, but show different aspects on community and show how important it is to have a chosen family. Having my chosen family saved my life and I work everyday to vouch for the same thing. Our work may be different, yours with your amazing platform, and mine with my dreams, goals and community work, but we both work with the same heart and goal in mind: love and prosperity. Thank you. SO much love for you.
1 minute in and I'm literally tearing up! 🤧😂 this series is a BEAUTIFUL thing, and tyler oakley you are a truly amazing and kindhearted person. not many will merely shed light on this topic, let alone publish it in full light for everyone to see. absolutely love that you are doing this, and I'm not even in the lgbtq+ community. you are truly inspiring to everyone, and ily! ❤❤
Thank you for covering this. I was one of those kids. Gay & Homeless. Today the numbers are reflected in higher ranges as this statistic has stood for years. While 40% of homeless youth are lgbt. 50% of the homeless population are lgbt.
At what point does that become a correlation, not a causation?
Powerful video. I like how they told their story and how their lives have been impacted. What is real is the reality of the situation. That is so true about what family is to people in the gay community.
oh tyler you're the literal best ! it's so important to bring awareness to this topic because it's really damn serious. this series is so amazing and i'm sure it helps a lot of people
Wow this video has me in tears
So crazy the harsh realities that others go throw so grateful to be a lgbtq+ woman and have a family that didn’t turn there back on me Such an eye opening video
It is absolutely wonderful to see this issue being addressed. Thank you so much Tyler. ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Tyler this is crazy!I am so incredibly proud of you and so excited for this series. I’ve been following you since 2012, and now your here. I’m incredibly proud of you, you have no idea.Watching you grow more as a person over the last 6 years crazy to see and I remember your book release and your movie and tour, I have never met you (sadly) but just your tweets instagrams videos just is what gives me life!Come back to Ireland soon Tyler! We are missing our queen
Not only did you help me grow as a person, but you helped intimes of confusion and trouble, like the whole coming out experience and now I’m on an lgbt account @lgbtsupport____ on insta. If someone told me what impact Tyler would have in my life I would have subscribed earlier in my life. Even though subscribing before I’m 8 probably wouldn’t be best , no shade;) . Anyways , you have had such a positive impact in my life and I grew up where LGBT wasn’t talked about much (most supportive) and Tyler with out you I don’t thrill I would be the person I am. Thank you so much, I mean it thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
I hope I will meet you soon, it would be so awesome anyways I wish you the best Ty!-love from a dedicated watcher , Erin @erin.byrnex on instagram
So thankful for you and your using this platform to spotlight the real issues happening. Honestly, a blessing.