After years of living in motels, a family finally got their own RV. Then covid-19 came.
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2020
- After the coronavirus shutdown in Florida cost Sergine Lucien's husband, Dave Marecheau, his two restaurant jobs, they lost their RV and sense of stability. The couple moved from motel to motel in Kissimmee with their two children, but when they ran out of money, they resorted to sleeping in their car. They're one of thousands of Orlando-area families living on the brink of homelessness. Read more: wapo.st/virus-family-homeless...
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The 12 year old boy has the maturity of a 25 year old.
uhh ok?
Its the drugs it ages the face
@@Friendly_G I clarified.
Hard.times have a.way of maturing children...its a gift and a.curse..
25 year olds r still.lost
I know how it feels to be homeless because i was homeless living on the streets and did have anything to eat sometimes. Had to sleep in the park and had to ask for food and to take a bath. I felt like taking my own life i had to go and stay in a Shelter for 4 months i worked and saved up my money to get my own place so i got my own place and it will be 1 year next month. So i know the feeling
So glad you made it out. You give ppl hope. Bless you.
Start learning something that will give u additional income so you never go back to that stage. even if small like 300 _400 each month. Learn about investment. Learn and learn. People who beat the lower middle class life and transition to middle class often combine multiple incomes.
Godspeed to you
Their son is very intelligent he’s gonna be successful their daughter too
Even thru the struggle you can see how loving this family is
The son has a light in him. It'll carry him if he allows it. I was him.
GBU SOUL❤
This family is the salt of the earth. God, please bless them with your mercy. They are so strong. For we are all together family and we will help each other. Thank you for sharing your story. Nobody wants you to live that way. Nobody that has a heart. I will look for your go fund me page. Sincerely, Carly
@@simplyme7821 you're amazing! 💛
@@lunaoyashii Luna, I wish that I was amazing. But, last fall my husband went into the kitchen and I followed him and he was on his knees. He couldn't speak or move so, I laid him on the floor. I said, I love you. He mouthed, I love... And, he died with my hands on his chest. I have been all alone since that day. No one to help me grieve. No one willing to listen to my pain. I am very in tune with what is important in life and extremely moved by other people suffering. I can't bear it because, I know how that feels. You need something desperately and no one will help. Father in heaven, please help this beautiful family to find their new home. May they always have a roof over their head and something to eat. And, I thank you for showing me that some of my brothers and sisters are suffering more than I am. In Jesus name I pray. Sincerely, Carly
God bless this family and the woman that helps them to get a room when she can
God don't care
@Bryanna Marquez Amen that's right. Keep the faith and keep blessing others as God bless you
Daniel Rodriguez that’s kinda messed up
Daniel Rodriguez lol why not respect people’s beliefs? It’s not gods fault people live like this. Things just happen.
Amen
Half of the people in the comment section have this mentality
"If you're homeless, just buy a house?"
"Have a low paying job?, Get a high paying job"
Thank you for acknowledging that I said the same thing ❤️
Classic victim-blaming should have could have would have!
Hmmm seems like democracy!
They must all be 12 years old
What beautiful articulate children! This is so sad! I pray your situation changes soon.
Those who are fortunate to live in a house, don't understand the struggle of being less fortunate and or under privledged..what it's like to find shelter, food, or other basic needs you take for granted
Maybe you shouldn’t have children unless your income is at least equal to the state average. It’s selfish and stupid to force a child into a cursed life.
Maybe get your life together get a good paying job before you have kids. Every decision you make has consequences, thats life.
The Chosen One Illuminati millions of people who live in a house understand the struggle of keeping shelter, food and other basic needs and certainly don’t take it for granted. People get up all week and work, either single parent or 2 parents to got to work to pay the bills. Most of the time it is pay check to pay check so losing the house could happen in a matter of months. They have the stress of the job, then the stress of the work in the house and the kids. Nothing is taken for granted when you have to do it all yourself and don’t get any assistance.
That is what you took away from this? Wow.
Wow. I cannot believe the insensitivity. Honestly...
This is the true face of homelessness.
We as a society ought to be ashamed.
No we shouldn't. Majority of people work hard for their living and deserve everything they have. It's hard to survive but where there's a will there is a way.
@@k.i.s.s.. yes we should!
Why are you blaming us for this?
I've lived out of a car before and it most certainly was not a shiny red car that looks like it just went through the car wash and got a wax job!! I lived out of a 13+ year old beat up car!! did the kids get put to work washing cars and washed that red car of theirs as well!!?? are those leather seats in the car or vinyl!!?? SMH!! typical blacks looking for handouts!! sell the car and take public transportation!! then they can use that money to pay rent! are they that stupid!!?? are the people who are supporting them and saying to start a gofundme that stupid as well!!?? then there's Barbara who's even stupider for fronting them money for a hotel room!! who at the Washington Post approved this story!!?? total disgrace and waste of time and money spent covering this story!!
A Snowflake hahaha cry me a river hippie. Don't blame society for the failing of one group. These people clearly have issue, I was working for minimum wage and could still have apartment and support family. These people are lazy or bad at money management
You are not a failure momma!!! The fact that our government is not aiding poor people is the problem... you will see it through!! God bless your family!! ILOVE YOU💚
I don't see a gofundme link or any form to help this family. We would like to help them- should we contact the Washington post for more information?
Yes contact Washington post
Jack Mcnuggets hey! I don't know you but I'm interested in investing etc. Do you have a website?
is it me or it looks like that was staged into people clicking a link that would inevitably scam them for money
Jack Mcnuggets awe do your a day trader? You say watch this... What you mean?
Jack Mcnuggets How can I reach out to you? Want to learn how to invest as well
if you disliked this video you have NO HEART, just sick. i pray for this family and there struggles... may god look over them and help them pls
Bet you those kids will grow up more greatful than some spoiled rich kid in the suburbs
I work at a Country Club. Your not going to convince me that rich kids are not entitled and spoiled. Thats called life expectancies...not RUclips propaganda. Cmon man
Khang To - Spoiled kids grow up and are given everything to them (cars, college education, housing expenses) and anything you get for Nothing is vastly less valuable than something some one had to Earn. A hard working person who sacrificed their time and effort to afford a nice car will value their car vastly more than Paris Hilton. I am perplexed Why this is not obvious
@@Octopusmaster you only get to see the Saturday version of them. Here's my anetode: I work at one of the top financial company, rich kids pull 50-60 hours a week and all nighter just like everyone else. And Paros Hilton does work hard. Her father donated 99% of his wealth to charity, all she has from 2017 to current ceom from her own sweat.
In 2008 recession I lost several jobs, found myself living out of my car but my kids were grown, my heart goes out to parents going through these hard times
Say what your kids was grown are u saying was your kids living with u while u was homeless living in the car or you saying u was homeless living in your car n your grown kids was living in they house or apartment while u was homeless if so that's fucked up they would have they mother homeless while they living in a house or apartment I'm just saying
Helters always put files in apts 1st. Go there
i live in a motel with my two kids as well, thank goodness I'm in a program that is paying for the room, but for a while i was paying for my own hotel and living in my car, and with me going through a custody Battle in our predicament ain't exactly helping my case. keep your head up sis you're not alone.
I was homeless taking my son to hotels while still buying him clothes and diapers and taking him to the library every saturday it was a hard road but what got me through was praying every morning sleeping in apartment laundry rooms and staying focus and resilient. I got a apartment now since last December. That's all u need is faith and hoping this is not gonna last forever
God bless this family and many others living thru the struggles of hardship, poverty and pain
I feel for this family..my family went thru the same things like 6 months ago..I had slept in my suv with my kids and wife..and we had to seek help thru churches until I landed a construction job and was able to get us out...I'm grateful and blessed...I don't no were america failed our own people or why it went wrong..covid just mess ppl lives...ill pray for yall
Really sorry that your family is struggling this much financially. Hope things get better for you guys. The kids are really well spoken and I can tell they have a lot of potential. Keep working hard guys!
I've been homeless with my kids and my husband.. just want to say may god bless yall keep your head up😇🙏🏼
MY HEART BREAKS FOR THIS FAMILY . 💔 please God help this family 🙏🏻✌🏼
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i ask god to help me. but no help comes. maybe i should ask nicer?
Your children have the greatest blessing: wonderful parents.
Many of us are secretly homeless. We can't speak up because we have to stay hidden. Mom, you and your children are beautiful. You are showing your children how to survive. And they are strong and smiling. My daughter lived through this with me and she is a force and I am so proud. I wish I could do better, but maybe the results are better. Your family is a team you can count on for life.
That makes me sad, America shoots rockets into the sky and elsewhere muses people so life, America is sad
Roger Wilco we spend billions every year on those rockets. Those rockets don’t feed people, they don’t help ppl afford the high rent costs. There are about 500k homeless people, and millions on the edge.
No we are supporting boarder jumpers!
If they were drug addicts they could get free housing. WELCOME TO AMERICA !!! I had to live in motels at age 12 and 13 because my dad who made $2000.00a week as a construction boss decided to abandon us for another family in Georgia. Yep, it sucks when you have to watch other people waste so much money to party and have fun while you are stuck in a motel feeling like you are in a nightmare. As a child who always had a decent home until then , it was hard. What's worse is that we saw over and over waste and we had to beg for help. People who were " allowed" to steal food stamps and get free housing when they didn't need it always got it and we were picked on for being all women. My sister had bi-polar and the cops were nicer back then at least but the housing people treated us like dirt. None of us drank or did drugs either.
Let’s get together and help this family please 😞
Healing Spaces I would love to join in the help effort
I'm in.
Healing Spaces yes please 🙏
I'm in! 💛💛💛
Contact me on FB if you can find out how to get in touch with this family. I will be happy to start a GoFundMe, if I can find out how to get the money to them.
Cindy Wilson Grove (FB)
Before you comment, click on the link to read the whole story especially some of theses comments are truly sad, some say “they living out a van but has a better phone then me” if you look closely it’s a car not a van and his phone is so damaged I’m surprised it’s still working. Others “oh the car is up jacked up” well more than likely they purchased the car this way at a price they could afford and FYI the car is 15 years old . How can we judge them when we’ve never walked in their shoes. Please if anyone knows their gofundme account, please share. By the video they are located in Kissimmee Fla.
Also the cost of a phone isn’t getting anyone out of poverty. I love your comment
I wish I could buy this family a house 🏠. Boy, if I had was rich, I’d buy them a house and surprise them with it.
It’s so important at times like this to stay in the moment and appreciate that you’re together. God bless this family.
This has been happening for years across Florida me and my family just went through it 6 months ago I pray for you and I hope you get out of your situation soon bless you
I stayed in a motel with my husband for months. Thank God there were no kids involved. I bought a rice cooker, but I used it to cooked other dishes that should be consume at the same. We bought a cooler as our sort of refrigerator. It was not easy but I was grateful. Expensive too and you have to endure the sounds people make when they’re fighting next door sometimes you call the cops, and the moaning of people doing their business, and the loud bed banging when they’re horny. The constant in and out ,slamming of doors..and on and on...and then you hear somebody was murdered at the other end..Life and the blessings we have great or small are not to be taken for granted. God bless this family. i pray they’ll be home soon.
So the Washington post, posted this without any way to reach out. Or help the family? Trust and believe I am anti-trump and don't like anything that comes out his mouth, but this is what he's talking about; the media using ANYTHING FOR A STORY. Its pretty sick if these journalists think they are doing any good. Id love to create a go fund me to help this family.
Wow good for you youre anti trump 👏 👏 👏 👏
@Andrew567 He'll never get any credit. That's how biased msm has become. Facts don't matter, just lies and spoon fed propaganda.
@aggiepizza thank you. Just like the drew Brees situation. You CLEARLY missed the point.
@Angee Pizza How do you know who is white? That's some special talent you have. 🤔
With all the lefty liberal, celebs, who like to be viewed as do gooders, this is a perfect cause for them. A handful of them could put together the funds in a matter of hours. All talk and no action with celebs, yet they always want the public to give give, give. They don't lift a finger unless it furthers their own agenda.
The little girl is beautiful!! My heart hurts so bad for all involved. I know when the kids grow up, they will work hard to have a place to live, and bring mom & dad with them ❤️ they seem like a very loving, close knit family
I can't imagine the stress that they are going through right now. I'm so sorry...
This is sad.
I’m overwhelmed and stressed while watching. I can’t imagine this life. This life is unbelievable.
Feel bad for the kids it hurts to see them in that situation!
She's a wonderful mom, very strong. I pray they are doing much better now
i feel like those kids will grow up to be something huge when they make it out of the situation theyre in.
As tough as I am I have tears in my eyes, we are hurting and the politicians in need to really get it together, I salute the entire family for hanging in there you have my prayers.🙏😔
This is so powerful, so many homeless families and individuals on the verge of losing everything.
Bless this family and other families suffering financially. I pray they find a stable home soon. ❤️
You are not a failure. You have a loving family, and all the money in the world cannot buy that.
TRUST GOD IN EVERYTHING YOU DO...HE WILL ALWAYS MAKE A WAY!!!
My heart and prayers go out to this family and there children. No one should have to live like this, but when one is forced too. My prayers and thoughts go out to them that Gods grace and mercy covers them. Not just them but anyone that is impacted in this manner. “To God Be The Glory”
What a precious family!!! And they are representative of a LOT of families just like them out there who are suffering through various negative and devastating effects of the coronavirus and all the emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial harships they are going through! Thanks so much for sharing and we need to pray for everyone experiencing these things!!
I really hope they got a place for good. My heart goes out to this family. You can tell how much they care for one another.
Much love ! Keep your family together, stay strong and keep shining bright!
I was in the same situation as a child . Going from park to parking lot getting kicked out going to another spot . Hungry , soo darn hungry .
But also family games of uno. My mother playing ball with me . Or just having family.
Some dont understand how hard life can be .
Much love to all .
My eyes watered while seeing mom bathing daughter in bathroom at gas station. I'm single mom and I have been homeless with my son with no where to go and no food. Today he is a grown man educated, independent makes money and far from homeless. Sometimes GOD puts us threw the fire to make us shine brighter like gold. 🥇
God doesn't make people homeless as a "test" 😒
Only GOD knows why he does what he does. He is GOD!!!!!!!! The bible clearly shows us in book of Job he can take away all of your blessings however he can make your cup overflow. He gave satan permission to test Job.
Amen & you was a single mom not to judge but on every episode I’ve seen these woman have “man” it just don’t sit right !. You can struggle alone !.
How can my wife and I donate to these awesome people!? What awesome people, my wife and I have lived the same horror story, but without the added difficulties that come with two beautiful children. What strong people!
Where are these peoples families tho they got mamas, daddies, cousins, aunties and uncles family need to help especially in this time of need
My heart goes out to them and wish I could donate because it’s clear the parents will do much more when they get jobs and save a little. Definitely wouldn’t mind donating, checking the links.
-So I just read the entire longgg article and it’s nothing like this video. Knowing that the husband here, Dave was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after Sergine called the police right before coronavirus is sending a different message. I think the problem is him. The article even quoted him being rude to the young boy, but declined to be interviewed on camera? Still feel for the woman and kids here but for that man ... no sympathy.
@buldglvr Or is it the woman? I do believe in equal rights why can't she get out and work? Why is it always the man's fault? The old tradition that it's mans responsibility to take care of women flew out the door years ago with the feminist movement.
Jack Mcnuggets no, there are supplemental benefits for families who make a low wage, have seen it for years, food stamps, Section 8, free medical. No one needs an economic class if you work and you know some of your co workers get this help. It’s not negative tones, its facts and being free to state facts.
Jack Mcnuggets they weren’t $300 in 1918 they were about $18 a month. In the 70’s they were $300 a month.
Isaiah King - I'm in my 60's and my FIRST studio apartment at 18 was $325 even waaaaay back then.
Isaiah King feminist movement had a lot of bad aspects, abortion etc but they never advocated men not work for to support their own children. This woman seems far from a feminist, doesn’t sound like she works, acts powerless and accepts a no account man. Feminists taught women have your own money and don’t put up with a bum. That’s not poison.
God Bless this family I will pray that they will find a home
You are together, healthy and love each other- that is what matters. You will get back on your feet. God bless you!!!
Well...they need help now!..
The daughter looks happy and she is cutie 🥰
You and your family are not failures. Your strong to be protecting them as you are.
I remember as a kid moving from hotel to hotel. At the time I had a blast in the pool they provided. Looking back kinda puts me in some type of mood. Damn I know this all to well.
that’s me. i’m white. After a decades of living in motels/hotels i finally got an RV.
Absolutely you are not a failure as a parent! Life can be hard sometimes, but hopefully things will get better for your family, you have a wonderful family, you are all united, and that is not a failure but a great success !
This reminds me how fortunate i am to live in a house in the burbs and both my parents having good jobs. God bless these people🙏🙏🖤🖤
GOD Bless you and your family!
Washington post please keep us updated on that family please
god bless this family for being so strong and trying to keep on the bright side of things 💞
God bless and give this family strength. Incredible parents, children bright and beautiful. These are strong Americans, inspiration to us all. Sending prayers and love.
This needs to go mainstream. Then the politicians will actually listen to us.
My heart and prayers go out to this family and all the others that have fallen so far because of this. When you don't have much, any little thing can disrupt it.
This brings alot of things into perspective. Praying for this family and others in the same situation. Myself and my family could very well be in this situation.
God bless this family and those who are homeless and sick!!!
Around three months ago me and my family were homeless for a few years we would stay at motel 6’s and sometimes in our car, ever since my dad was deported my mom struggled to keep a roof over our heads and food in our mouths, thankfully we found a home before covid-19 got worse
That boy is intelligent and has a bright future. Someone said there is an article about them and it’s pretty clear the dad is an issue, rude to the son, domestic abuser, refused to be interviewed on camera....if only this mom could get away she could make it. But when you’ve been put down for so long you don’t believe in yourself. She already feels like a failure. But that boy, he is wiser beyond his years. I have a 12 yr old son, and I can see the difference, it’s amazing how your hardships can mature you. I did notice he enjoyed drawing. Is there anyway to send him a care package? My son also loves to draw and I’d love to send him a sketchbook and some pencils/pens and a little case to keep it in. Something small so it can go with him in hotels and cars, but something he can call his own. They literally have no toys, that breaks my heart.
“Good little things”, I pray and hope this parents dreams come true soon🙏🏽
Hey WaPo, you could have put in a link for a gofundme for this family! Jeez
You still have your Lovely Family. I feel your pain as I have go through tough time. Pray for your 👪.
I'm in the same situation, my wife and 2kids have been in this hotel for over a month now and were almost on the street this morning, it gets stressful indeed and we're working hard to get out of this. But we need help.
this brakes my heart we need to help them
This is so so heartbreaking
WP please set up a link to help this family, there are many willing to help!
God bless I lived in car and parks for abt 2 years
I hope god blesses you 🙏🏼💚 stay safe
I’m crying 😢
MOST HIGHLY PRAY THIS FAMILY HAVE OVERCOME THESE VERY DIFFICULT SITUATIONS, SHIELD AND PROTECT THEM IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES................
I know some grester stories.
But, I personally say, thank God, for his blessing on this particular family and others.
I’ve been in that same trap with my kids stuck in a hotel room struggling to get out and it’s hard to save money because even though the hotel is easier to get into monthly wise it’s more expensive.
@washington post please set up a go fund me for this family
This is my first time seeing this... it’s crazy cause this is my dad and siblings I’m glad they got help
God bless this family and all families going through financial hardship.
So heartbreaking. I and my family been through that for almost a year. So I know the pain. But it's not going to be like that all the time. A breakthrough will happen.
Does anybody have an update on this family’s situation? I would like to at least know they are doing okay
I know am this young man. Mamma moved my younger sister and I around, staying with friends and family wherever we could. There’s always been feelings of inadequacy over this, yet, even my situation seems a luxury. The part of me that believes in justice, and humanity, needs to see this boy draw, play, keep learning, and live his life as a kid. COME NOW, INTERNET - MY PEOPLE - let’s get this BREAD to the people that need it MOST; because if YOU’RE not ok, WE aren’t OK.
Have they set up a go fund me? Cause I’ll donate. Or if someone has set up, I’ll donate.
me too
I hate these stories because the never actually provide a way to help these folks what's the point?!?! I don't have much but I'm going to try and find them and help them
But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
Thank you for the story The Washington Post, please let us know if there is a way to donate for this family.
God bless and keep this family. I really pray they’ve gotten into permanent housing by now.
God Bless You All with a Home
This is so disturbing. The government shut down all small businesses here. Local to these people. But Walmart, Liquor stores, fast food joints, Home Depot etc are all still open... I feel for them. I lost my job but luckily my wife has hers. But we have no large influx of this virus here. The government shutdown destroyed many families... I pray for everyone!
I have lived in vehicles before. What the young man is describing is claustrophobia brought on by poverty. Get out. Be outside everyday. Exercise. Only go there to sleep. That's the only way to maintain the anxiety until you get to a bigger living space. It's not your fault. It's not your families fault. It is the system's fault, but even then, your are the only ones self-aware enough to take responsibility. I think reaching out to the news is the most responsible thing you can do in this situation. It's hard asking for help. Especially in this country, but again it is the system's fault.
Am praying better days on this family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
So sorry for this family. I have a nice home to live in. My thought is, Lord I do not deserve what I have, and these kids are homeless. I hope this turns around soon.
My heart hurt so much
Love people who is doing there best for their family during there bad time..
I keep thinking in this world, where there is so much affluence, how is it possible that this family and many others like them could be living out of a car! How is that even a thing in this day and age? That is a failure of humanity and this is only a tiny example of it. WE CAN DO BETTER!!!
Being one pay cheque away from being homeless is a frightening way to live. It shows the importance of owning and having equity, of course I know not everybody has the ability to do that. Cases like this make me feel fortunate for what I have, hope they can get back on their feet.
im down to help them all the way