Evicted After Wife Died, Now Homeless in Venice Beach

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  • Simba (street name) met his wife fishing. I love that. Sadly, Simba's wife was very sick from complications with diabetes. She needed a kidney transplant. Simba's wife was on the transplant list at USC Medical Center, but while she was waiting for a donor, her health got worse.
    The emotional stress of being her caregiver was hard enough; when his wife died, Simba became severely depressed. He started to self medicate with marijuana to help him sleep. This was four years ago, and people's views of marijuana were much different then. Today, it probably would not even be an issue, but Simba's landlord used his cannabis use to evict him.
    Simba is homeless in Venice Beach, California. He's a gentle, kind man who should not be living on the streets in his senior years. Elderly homelessness is growing at alarming rates. Boomers are hitting 65 at 10,000 people a day, and many lost everything in the 2008 recession. The coronavirus pandemic is going to make things even worse.
    Simba's first night homeless he slept on a bench at a Metrolink station. He woke up without his wife and best friend, and without a home. A first night homeless is something no one should experience.
    Simba's story is powerful and heartbreaking. I appreciate his candor when I asked him about living homeless as a senior. For many of us growing older, incontinence - the loss of bladder control - is a common and often embarrassing problem. Now imagine living on the streets without bathrooms or privacy, or the ability to change into clean clothes. Elderly homelessness is a serious crisis, and we need you to help take action to end homelessness.
    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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  • @InvisiblePeople
    @InvisiblePeople  3 года назад +241

    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.

    • @lasparklecovington1238
      @lasparklecovington1238 3 года назад +4

      Never give up is on here asking for money

    • @donnamariewilliams8261
      @donnamariewilliams8261 3 года назад +8

      Mark, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.. Mine has been gone for over 30 yrs, but I am so much like her and look so much like her, she's within me as your Mom is within you! I love you, brother!! Thank you for what you do!!

    • @tarotbloom4871
      @tarotbloom4871 3 года назад +5

      I like the detailed description !

    • @karenthomas3486
      @karenthomas3486 3 года назад +12

      Please how can we send $ and/or resources to this man?

    • @Anngoel
      @Anngoel 3 года назад +11

      Is the money generated from this RUclips channel given back to the people who tell their stories?

  • @miola2083
    @miola2083 3 года назад +973

    An elderly person should never be homeless. As a society we've failed. We must do better.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +27

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 года назад +24

      Us guys in the UK Have it Eazy we Get Benefits and council housing Also Free Health care Homelessness must be soo hard in the US

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 года назад +11

      @@alexhoffman7460 If you are here you are a survivor! I understand for I once was in your shoes. Things will get better and never lose hope. People like Mark with invisible people can and will help! God bless...

    • @fr1x
      @fr1x 3 года назад +31

      it's america's reality, here in europe i've rarely see seniors out on the streets, it's messed up, fix your country.

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 года назад +9

      @@fr1x True Dat I would never want to live there

  • @yogiyogesh815
    @yogiyogesh815 3 года назад +738

    he talks about her so fondly "fishing friend " my real soul mate " "best friend Pray God give him the strength to continue living....

    • @seanpatrick7019
      @seanpatrick7019 3 года назад +24

      I have a wife who is my best friend. I know what he means. God love him.

    • @royalloyalty8248
      @royalloyalty8248 3 года назад +15

      It made my day. He REALLY loved her. God swt BLESS hin

    • @erion3612
      @erion3612 3 года назад +4

      What God you talking about? If there was a god like you portray god to be people would not sufer like this and he is not the only one.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +7

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @Dayum1353
      @Dayum1353 3 года назад +11

      @@erion3612 Let people believe whatever they want to believe. Don't be an asshole.

  • @willbuthead7538
    @willbuthead7538 3 года назад +251

    Intelligent, gentle gentleman. Life can be so cruel.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @tywalker2397
      @tywalker2397 3 года назад +5

      @@alexhoffman7460 god bless you

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +4

      @@tywalker2397 god bless you as well

    • @vasu749
      @vasu749 3 года назад +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 scam

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 года назад +2

      no good deed goes unpunished.

  • @FantazomiXroma
    @FantazomiXroma 3 года назад +108

    Imagine trying to grieve your spouse’s death but then on top of that to be penniless and learning that you’re going to be evicted. Alone. Just painful. 😔 I hope he is doing much better.

  • @thelumpenproletariat6393
    @thelumpenproletariat6393 3 года назад +121

    "It helps when people care."
    As you live your life - please remember this when dealing with anybody in the world who crosses your path
    "It helps when people care."

  • @timmc8444
    @timmc8444 3 года назад +282

    depression is like drowning and when no one is there to toss you a life raft you often drown!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 года назад +8

      True and the more we think on it the worse it gets!, its hard

    • @danyellg3079
      @danyellg3079 3 года назад +6

      🙏💔

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 года назад +6

      It does, but eventually there will come the person who comes with a raft, and pulls you up. If you keep on going. :)

    • @sarahsparks7187
      @sarahsparks7187 3 года назад +5

      Agree and people do not understand. I became homeless after losing my car and apartment. With four sisters and four brothers, I was turned away and left to sleep on the street until there was an opening at the homeless shelter.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 года назад +4

      @@sarahsparks7187 I'm so sorry. God bless you, and your family. I pray you're okay now.

  • @justjoy7194
    @justjoy7194 3 года назад +244

    I want to reach this man, he has a Pure heart he really made me cry, God help us all.

    • @susanwedell7627
      @susanwedell7627 3 года назад +12

      I would love to help him

    • @mariarod6998
      @mariarod6998 3 года назад +9

      I would love to help

    • @lindasmilesrfree6067
      @lindasmilesrfree6067 3 года назад +11

      I would love to help him too. ❤How can we help him? What can we do? 😭

    • @mariacosta2072
      @mariacosta2072 3 года назад +4

      ♥️♥️🙏🙏💔💔

    • @mimi1o8
      @mimi1o8 3 года назад +5

      Me too, I wish I could help him 😔

  • @DarlaVaughan
    @DarlaVaughan 3 года назад +274

    That the mother figures be appreciated. What a wish. Not one was for himself. A beautiful man. May he be blessed with everything his soul needs here on earth.

    • @LadyLsound
      @LadyLsound 3 года назад +15

      Incredible man...breaks my heart of where he is at the moment... so sensitive and a deep character....

    • @julielarson3107
      @julielarson3107 3 года назад +5

      @@LadyLsound now THAT is truly a man. God bless him.

    • @jkkic426
      @jkkic426 3 года назад +2

      That is EXACTLY WHAT I SAID. THIS MAN IS NOT SELFISH. HE MADE NOT ONE WISH FOR HIMSELF! EVERY WISH WAS FOR EVERYONE IN THAT SITUATION AND FOR EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD. HE IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN.

  • @lamunecachannel1885
    @lamunecachannel1885 3 года назад +372

    Please help Mr Simba get housing and he should be a writer , actor and should have a documentary about his life

    • @lamunecachannel1885
      @lamunecachannel1885 3 года назад +34

      And please send him a go fund me

    • @rolandolivares3973
      @rolandolivares3973 3 года назад +6

      i strongly agreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

    • @sandyknowles5638
      @sandyknowles5638 3 года назад +2

      @Toynbee Yonkers very true

    • @JB-pf3fx
      @JB-pf3fx 3 года назад +3

      @Toynbee Yonkers ... Your struggle will be much less as you learn to reach out to help someone else. A smile, for example, doesn't cost anything.
      It can, however, put a bit of sunshine in a person's life. It's FREE. Bless someone as you pass by. It will come back to you in uncountable measure.

    • @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025
      @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025 3 года назад +1

      🙏🙏

  • @Rob.and.Raven8511
    @Rob.and.Raven8511 3 года назад +134

    Setup a GoFundMe for this man.

  • @ToBeAnnounced2024
    @ToBeAnnounced2024 3 года назад +145

    This man has the Holy Spirit. Full of truth and light. God bless and protect him so he can spread this information.

    • @SuperMsmargaret
      @SuperMsmargaret 3 года назад +1

      How can a human know a person is Jesus believer, we can't human and spirit are opposites to each other. No human can know humans heart only Jesus know.

  • @Kiki-yw9kc
    @Kiki-yw9kc 3 года назад +80

    That old man just breaks my heart, he is so smart and a decent guy. He talks more sense than most, he so deserves a second chance. Please God someone offers him that or he even gets a room to call his own. 🙏💔

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 года назад +2

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 I live in Ireland

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 года назад +1

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 thanks for the advice, you have changed my life 😁

  • @seanpatrick7019
    @seanpatrick7019 3 года назад +131

    This man is an authentic mystic. He walks with God for real.

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 года назад +4

      Being a hermit and isolated creates the situation.

    • @josht.3320
      @josht.3320 3 года назад +2

      Powerful words Patrick 🙏🏾

    • @researchbear3960
      @researchbear3960 3 года назад +2

      Yes!!!

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 года назад +72

    we can learn more about life from this 65 year old man than any school will ever teach you

  • @davewilliams1719
    @davewilliams1719 3 года назад +148

    Jesus hold his hand and give him strength each and everyday

  • @dianehill9353
    @dianehill9353 3 года назад +98

    What a very nice and well spoken gentleman this man is.God help him in every way..

  • @zhansen2
    @zhansen2 3 года назад +39

    I'm in tears for this man. God I pray that you comfort this man's soul and give him a miracle this christmas.

    • @lisav834
      @lisav834 2 года назад +1

      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @williamvasquez7889
    @williamvasquez7889 3 года назад +243

    I will be praying for that homeless man and all the homeless around the world✝️🙏🏼❤️

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 года назад +2

      God bless you William!

    • @irishart1361
      @irishart1361 3 года назад +2

      @DLIP DLIP the "salty atheist" is right, though. Where will praying w/out action get him??? Reply appreciated

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 3 года назад +5

      Don't just pray, do something. I gave my last two slices of cheese and a bottle of water to a "zombie" who didn't thank me, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Do something, do any little thing.

    • @trailsdetails4061
      @trailsdetails4061 3 года назад

      @Toynbee Yonkers Lol you complain about people only caring for themselves yet at the same time shit on people who pray for other people, being compassionate and hoping their situation will get better.

    • @philips77778
      @philips77778 3 года назад +1

      Prayer does nothing. Pay for them, not pray

  • @geoffcrew6732
    @geoffcrew6732 3 года назад +63

    Just want to give that bro a hug.

  • @mannylamont5757
    @mannylamont5757 3 года назад +159

    Please provide an update on Simba. Please connect him with some assistance.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 года назад +2

      Amen. I'm poor as dirt but I'd donate something to him.

    • @coolkevo
      @coolkevo 3 года назад

      @@kenwall777 me too

    • @karencash7919
      @karencash7919 3 года назад +4

      @@coolkevo Me as well....help Simba in Jesus name...if simba lived in northern California i would give him a room in my house for free

  • @rising1786
    @rising1786 3 года назад +146

    He did not wish for anything for himself, not a home or job. What a selfless man! God bless.

    • @chrysichrysi7889
      @chrysichrysi7889 3 года назад +17

      But he SHOULD wish that for himself. Being too selfless is what got him homeless. It's OK to think about your own well being first. You can't actually help anyone if you can't help yourself first. I wish people would Stop praising this and actually encourage people to do what's possible to get back up to sea level.
      He's too far into depression, you can hear that.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +5

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.

    • @willforeverpubg8264
      @willforeverpubg8264 3 года назад +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 God be with this person in comfort them because,Covid 19 has changed lives in so many people are getting lay off from work and can't keep up with rent due to losing their job,But the land lord don't care what that person going though in it's sad..If you had a cash app at least I can do is give you 5 dollars.

    • @monnikhan1000
      @monnikhan1000 3 года назад +1

      @@alexhoffman7460 it’s ok you’ll be ok 🙏❤️

    • @liztrainer895
      @liztrainer895 3 года назад +4

      Which is why he deserves a home that he can afford. No one deserves to have to live outside .

  • @jleigh4886
    @jleigh4886 3 года назад +60

    I wish I could tell this man he is going to be OK. But, until we deal with the great inequity in our world, nothing will change. I pray for this lovely man.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 года назад +4

      I would love to help this man and would contribute to do so. It’s a shame no way is provided to help these people on an individual basis either through things like cash app/PayPal or by creating a general GoFundMe to provide a way to access some funds to help these interviewees. So frustrating!

  • @Panicatthejazz
    @Panicatthejazz 3 года назад +158

    His story is so heartbreaking and he is really articulate, his situation is just unfortunate. I hope he heals and gets back on his feet soon.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +1

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. Mia passione was my jobs name. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @Schwertfisch13
      @Schwertfisch13 3 года назад +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 The warmest greetings and best wishes from Germany. Everyones complaining about Covid here atm, and even though the politicans do fuck many things up here aswell, hearing your stories from over the pond makes me realise how blessed we are here because we don't get chewed up and spat out as it seems to be the case alot in the US right now. Stay strong Ya'll. Sadly I'm a broke ass dude myself.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 года назад

      @@alexhoffman7460 I'm sorry that's happened to you. Just keep strong, Things will get better. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 года назад

      @@Schwertfisch13 I'm sorry, that's what's happening. Keep on going. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you. Just keep on going.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +1

      @@themajor5824 Iknow im knowing eventually better days are to come. May god bless you

  • @kashiskash
    @kashiskash 3 года назад +49

    Heartbreaking listing to this genuine dignified Man

  • @StaceySsch
    @StaceySsch 3 года назад +91

    He would be a wonderful spokesperson and representative , God bless him in Jesus precious name

  • @kimberleypex
    @kimberleypex 3 года назад +67

    A very charming man. With a great heart. God 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 help this man !

  • @pamelamcknight6948
    @pamelamcknight6948 3 года назад +65

    May God give him the strength to keep on keeping on. His story touched me to tears. He is me, he is you, we are each other. This could happen to anyone. Love will conquer all.

    • @pamelamcknight6948
      @pamelamcknight6948 3 года назад +2

      @Choice Williams I don’t agree, this could happen to anyone, even working people. There are working people that are homeless too. Especially in a city where the rental rates are sky high.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 года назад +4

      @Choice Williams Being a caregiver for a terminally ill spouse is not the same as “living off women”. At the least he’s got issues with his mental health & likely physical issues as insomnia & incontinence were mentioned. Those things can prevent someone from working. Often they can’t access treatment for their medical & psychological issues; that combined with no housing and it becomes next to impossible to, “Get a job”.

    • @richardyingling6972
      @richardyingling6972 3 года назад +3

      @Choice Williams You are what is wrong with society. Your thought process is garbage.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 года назад

      @Choice Williams You seem to profess to know more about this situation than logically possible unless you have psychic powers, and you are making value judgments about this man when you’ve only listened to him speak for literally minutes. Don’t know why you’re all up & arms about men who live off women. For you to be protesting like this, I assume you must have personal experience with this issue & it hit a nerve. Yes, I’m sure your opinion will still stand, & I’ll let it stand with you on the other side of RUclips. Sorry for your pain-I hope you find healing. ✌️☮️

  • @jm1733
    @jm1733 3 года назад +142

    I'd be willing to give this man a place to live and help him get on his feet. He would have to be willing to move to Kansas but i would be absolutely honored to do it. If the interviewer is willing to help me speak with this man, it's a done deal.

    • @thedisgruntledharpist6699
      @thedisgruntledharpist6699 3 года назад +15

      First time I've seen anyone make a comment like that. Most people come here and say how bad they feel etc, but you're a person of action. I like that!

    • @myskyishigher4480
      @myskyishigher4480 3 года назад +7

      Try his Facebook the links are in the description

    • @princesstoz644
      @princesstoz644 3 года назад +8

      You're such an angel!

    • @jayshreerajaram9024
      @jayshreerajaram9024 3 года назад +6

      Oh...great.You are truly an angel.

    • @angelawierda760
      @angelawierda760 3 года назад +5

      🙏❤🙏

  • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
    @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 года назад +178

    I have watched nearly every episode of IP but something about *his* particular story, that touched me in a different way and is especially heartbreaking to me. You are in my prayers. Sending love and hugs and please set up a go fund me so I can help.

    • @jspeagle6982
      @jspeagle6982 3 года назад +17

      He is the embodiment of compassion. A beautiful human being!

    • @8ofwands300
      @8ofwands300 3 года назад +7

      Me too. I'd like to help him...

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 года назад +7

      Yes, although it may not be practical to keep setting up individual GoFundMes for each interviewee; I think Mark should set up a general GoFundMe to raise funds that then could be tapped to give these people some help.

    • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
      @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 года назад +4

      @@clairelumiere2901 Agreed

    • @tammyjackson4617
      @tammyjackson4617 3 года назад +1

      ME TO I WANT TO HELP HIM SO VERY MUCH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM

  • @Bia_ynn
    @Bia_ynn 3 года назад +86

    May God keep him safe, and give him the confidence to carry on
    May God keep him under his protection

  • @ah4333
    @ah4333 3 года назад +35

    The amount of money in this nation, nobody should be homeless. This is heartbreaking.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 года назад +2

      It's by design, and yes your absolutely correct, it shouldn't happen no matter what.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 года назад

      How did Maxine Watters get to live in a mansion on $175k a year? We know.

  • @alisakran7063
    @alisakran7063 3 года назад +11

    The way he talked about her being his "soulmate" and "fishing buddy" really got me. Just hearing him speak within' the first 30 seconds shows you how intelligent he really is.

  • @pkingglazersout6665
    @pkingglazersout6665 3 года назад +147

    The feeling of losing a dear one is unbelievably sad and we all have gone through it, wish you all the best for the future, hope you find a job and settle down.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 года назад +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

  • @siriusvenus8708
    @siriusvenus8708 3 года назад +17

    He's such a beautiful person left as an outsider due to economic stress.

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 3 года назад +27

    This a sad story. Now he has to be strong for himself. God bless this gentlemen.

  • @ariahlea1186
    @ariahlea1186 3 года назад +27

    God bless this man. He had a certain peace about him and I'm praying for his safety out there 🙏🏽

  • @brandonmelvin313
    @brandonmelvin313 3 года назад +76

    This made me cry I feel the same towards my girl I been with her for 6 years she is my best friend to I wish you were in Georgia I would love to help u

    • @pablodrescher-flores9884
      @pablodrescher-flores9884 3 года назад +5

      Similar story myself, brother. Makes me hold my girl even tighter.

    • @dracosmith8233
      @dracosmith8233 3 года назад +6

      Trust me lossin ur wife ur bestfriend is hard I lost my wife almost 5 years now my heart goes out 2 him I wish he wuz here n ga also

  • @mr.anfieldfootball
    @mr.anfieldfootball 3 года назад +85

    Man I'm literally crying my heart out 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 wish I was a millionaire to send you some money for a home

    • @mr.anfieldfootball
      @mr.anfieldfootball 3 года назад +2

      @cam pig hahahahahah for real tho DAWG he should

    • @tomi1991I
      @tomi1991I 3 года назад

      @cam pig true! I really wish he would.All the nonses he's buying for his friends just makes me ...😐

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 года назад +4

      That is precisely why you aren't rich. The people who are on an unending quest for infinite greed at the cost of others. People who want to genuinely help others are the ones at the bottom. It's a bleak, yet true reality.

  • @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs
    @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs 3 года назад +54

    I was homeless in Selby, north Yorkshire England for almost a year after my divorce. From Scotland so had nobody to help me except the salvation army cooking me a meal once a week and letting me charge my phone while I was eating. The worst thing was not being able to wash via shower or a bath, best part was my old Staffordshire bull terrier being by my side 24/7. She died in 2016 aged almost 23.
    Got a new staffie pup last year then adopted an old dog de Bordeaux this year 🤗.
    I hope he finds his happy place before the coming shit goes down for real in 2021.

    • @southernbassngyrl
      @southernbassngyrl 3 года назад +5

      God be with you baby. I couldn't imagine being on the streets. No one should ever be homeless never

    • @claudiajones356
      @claudiajones356 3 года назад +2

      May God open all our hearts to help our fellow human being

  • @kidbehindthewheel9025
    @kidbehindthewheel9025 3 года назад +19

    Most people don't realize it but you just one paycheck away or one sickness away from being like this

  • @StressballLOUIS
    @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +58

    This is one of the more powerful interviews. I wish I had the power to help this man, but not only him, everyone. I’m not sure how many more I can watch as it’s so hurtful but if they’re going through it, it’s at least our responsibility to be aware. I used to earn a lot, I’ve now lost it all through no fault of my own & close to homelessness myself. It’s terrifying. And what’s worse is the way human beings react to those less fortunate. Awful.

    • @ToBeAnnounced2024
      @ToBeAnnounced2024 3 года назад +5

      Praying your situation turns around. Don't give up. Been there. 👃

    • @StressballLOUIS
      @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +7

      @@ToBeAnnounced2024 thank you. Means a lot. I come close to giving up, particularly as time goes on on. I went from wealthy homes owner to almost nothing overnight... lost almost everything about 8 years ago. It’s a constant struggle just to prevent myself from becoming homeless. People don’t realise the impact it has on every area of your life, including your health. Society is broken.

    • @StressballLOUIS
      @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +6

      @@ToBeAnnounced2024 ... but somehow watching people who are worse off than me makes me more grateful that I’m not there just yet. I just wish I could help them. So busy trying just to survive myself. It’s a sick, sick world people.
      The worse part is that your “support circle” is so quick to disappear when you’re in trouble. Seen it so many times. And that’s assuming nothing happens to them. Security is an illusion.

    • @deek64dk
      @deek64dk 3 года назад +1

      @@StressballLOUIS I totally can relate to you😢😢🙏❤💪
      STAY STRONG❤

  • @WAKINUPwithDee
    @WAKINUPwithDee 3 года назад +60

    Simba, thank you for sharing what you’ve gone through. I wish you had a safe space of your own.

  • @irishart1361
    @irishart1361 3 года назад +111

    Let's take action. How can we set up a GoFundMe nd get in touch with him. Suggestions?

  • @niwamanyanicholus5012
    @niwamanyanicholus5012 2 года назад +5

    You can really feel the pain in his voice, too much love for life.

  • @jamstagerable
    @jamstagerable 3 года назад +40

    Prayers for this man 🙏

  • @christianwright9053
    @christianwright9053 3 года назад +10

    There's a kindness and gentleness in his eyes, and speech as well as a deep sadnesss. I feel for him! He seems like a good man.

  • @bindy8054
    @bindy8054 3 года назад +30

    This beautiful man is pure love. God bless him..we all need to listen to his words and take a good look at ourselves... ..walk a mile in that man,s shoes...Where is the Love!.?.💔.We are all responsible for each other, we should step over the dividing lines and come together. Helping each other..it's the only way we can all be truly happy. Mankind needs to be be kind to man...just my heartfelt ...God bless ❤️🙏

  • @AdliberateVideoProduction
    @AdliberateVideoProduction 3 года назад +4

    What a lovely man. At the end I saw how much kindness he had for all people and how much sadness he has for where we are right now.

  • @Confusedbluebear
    @Confusedbluebear 3 года назад +5

    His 3 wishes.... Absolutely beautiful 🥺😣😭

  • @StressballLOUIS
    @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +187

    Why can’t the government spend 10% of their military budget on homelessness & end it forever?

    • @odsy737
      @odsy737 3 года назад +32

      cuz they dont care

    • @StressballLOUIS
      @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +14

      @@odsy737 it almost makes you wish they (the people who don’t care) can experience it for themselves. Ironically, then they would no longer be in a position of power to help!

    • @WaseemKhan-zd5pe
      @WaseemKhan-zd5pe 3 года назад +27

      Wrong . Government's work is to bomb more homes and make more people homeless

    • @StressballLOUIS
      @StressballLOUIS 3 года назад +2

      @@WaseemKhan-zd5pe to what end? ie. why?

    • @grmpEqweer
      @grmpEqweer 3 года назад +8

      It would make too much sense to take care of people.

  • @maxinemadlopha211
    @maxinemadlopha211 3 года назад +5

    I just love this man.

  • @ventwilliams3352
    @ventwilliams3352 3 года назад +5

    This is a good dude u can FEEL his spirit, love for people, wanting change for (everybody) and not just hisself.

  • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
    @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 года назад +31

    I so wish I could adopt this man and house and feed him. :-(

    • @pollyannalight6313
      @pollyannalight6313 3 года назад +2

      Do it. You have the power!

    • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
      @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 года назад +3

      @@pollyannalight6313 I wish I did have the power but I don't. He's in Cali, I'm in Michigan, and I'm low income. I barely scrape by.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 года назад

      I’d like to help but no way is ever provided to help these people individually, either through something like cash app/PayPal or a general GoFundMe where funds raised could be dispersed as needed. Even if you were willing to go to Cali, you could wander Venice Beach all day and never see him. So don’t feel bad if you have no funds to help because I have funds and can’t help either.

    • @carriebankswright9036
      @carriebankswright9036 3 года назад +2

      If you could make it to Alabama I will share my home with you until you get on your feet

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 3 года назад +34

    God Bless him 🙏

  • @evelinacerna5673
    @evelinacerna5673 3 года назад +16

    What a beautiful soul this guy have. Bless this guy

  • @melaninwarrior6420
    @melaninwarrior6420 3 года назад +15

    Man my heart is aching with pain hearing this brother explain his sitiation, I pray that he will be lifted off this situation by the lord.

  • @val6937
    @val6937 3 года назад +6

    This man is awesome. I hope he feels happy soon.

  • @themetachristian8933
    @themetachristian8933 3 года назад +5

    He is beautiful
    I feel his energy
    His skin his teeth he is beautiful

  • @paulawhetzel9352
    @paulawhetzel9352 3 года назад +17

    I just want to hug & hold him.So heart breaking.

  • @jenq436
    @jenq436 3 года назад +45

    Someone please give him a room or something to help him out.

  • @MonaMarMag
    @MonaMarMag 3 года назад +37

    It is a great shame for this world.
    How some can have so much for doing nothing and some give their life for others and have nothing in return .
    May God bless you .

  • @psychedelichippie9759
    @psychedelichippie9759 3 года назад +11

    My god, how riveting. This man has put a whole new meaning to homeless for me. 💔

  • @pickinforalivin
    @pickinforalivin 3 года назад +12

    what a lovely man. God bless him and protect him.

  • @kaymartin9543
    @kaymartin9543 3 года назад +5

    This man really pulled on my heart string. He is full of compassion. God please help him.

  • @specialk5579
    @specialk5579 3 года назад +16

    Simba my heart aches for you and your loss God Loves You thru all this peril stay STRONG praying for prosperity for YOU 🙏🏾💞

  • @jlouis9540
    @jlouis9540 3 года назад +15

    What a gentle man. He clearly has depression and needs medical help. He needs a full physical and medication for his incontinence issues. Is there a go fund me page for this gentleman?

  • @arthurf.672
    @arthurf.672 3 года назад +3

    He speaks more of her than of his situation. God bless him, thats heartbreaking.

  • @deverx3498
    @deverx3498 3 года назад +8

    I love the way he speaks, and I love his voice.
    I feel hîs pain, and I feel the Love he has for people.

  • @FragileCrab
    @FragileCrab 3 года назад +34

    The fact that this man is stuck in this situation is a absolute shame and embarrassment to this country. I'm sad and moved by his story but also so angry that we aren't doing better for our fellow humans who are just trying to get through life, especially a beautiful and insightful soul like this man. It doesn't have to be this way.

  • @IreneMy
    @IreneMy 3 года назад +11

    God bless him and all the homeless folks out there.

  • @KP-mv2rx
    @KP-mv2rx 3 года назад +33

    I live in Venice where was this I want to find this man and help him out

    • @patsyplamer2898
      @patsyplamer2898 3 года назад +1

      Please mis if you can, im not from here,im 😔 realy crying.

    • @iampennylane777
      @iampennylane777 3 года назад +2

      i want to help him too, im in canada, no elderly should be homeless. it really made me so sad to hear his sad story of how his life is and all that happened.

  • @DaisyAnnabelle65
    @DaisyAnnabelle65 3 года назад +14

    God Help this Man has gone through hell! May The Lord Bless him in a great way! May his wife Rest in Peace! Im very sorry Sir for your great loss. xxoo

  • @brittsbit8847
    @brittsbit8847 3 года назад +12

    Pain, we must lift one another up! God Help us!

  • @foureyedchick
    @foureyedchick 3 года назад +23

    I am very sorry for this man. So, I pray to God for his comfort and for his financial needs to be met. Losing his wife is terrible. I lost my husband a few years ago. And now I lost jobs in my cleaning and driving business, and I am struggling to pay rent to my landlord, and I'm afraid of eviction. But, at least I have a little dog to keep me company. God forbid that I become homeless with my dog! Living in a car is bad! I'm glad at least his mother is alive! Both my mother and father died, so I am an orphan now!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 года назад

      So sorry, God bless, he sees your struggle and knows what you need

  • @beckylby8409
    @beckylby8409 3 года назад +11

    My heart aches for this gentleman & all homeless. This should not be! God please be with these people & get them the help they need. These people are not all bad & should be helped first & foremost as well as our veterans. Help these humans before foreigners!

  • @ladytea697
    @ladytea697 3 года назад +8

    So very sad. My heart breaks for him. He deserves to live in a home. I noticed he asked nothing for himself 😢 God Bless 💜🙏🏾

  • @chloehouse4587
    @chloehouse4587 3 года назад +18

    God bless

  • @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel
    @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel 3 года назад +11

    @10:40 ahh be careful... he really cares for others and has so much anxiety too... God bless you brother

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 года назад +10

    God Bless the whole world

  • @totality_seeker
    @totality_seeker 3 года назад +3

    what a kind compassionate man Simba is, To listen to his life story and the emotion he conveys whilst telling it is both Heart breaking and Inspirational. To have watched your soul mate and beloved battle illness and then lose her has to be the hardest cruel episode someone could ever endure and yet Simba has a dignity and generosity of spirit that shines through. We know how much you loved and adored her and she was very lucky to have shared her life with such a fine human being as you Simba. Best wishes and the kindest of thoughts i send to you from the uk.

  • @Tammy121111
    @Tammy121111 3 года назад +15

    PRAYING FOR EVERYONE EVERYWHERES

  • @quieteleventi299
    @quieteleventi299 3 года назад +5

    May god help everyone that needs it 🖤🖤🖤

  • @ruthdawang6044
    @ruthdawang6044 3 года назад +10

    Please dear God, I pray some kindhearted people will befriend and help this poor man. If I was in the US, I would try to help him. God keep him strong and safe. I pray that things will get better for him.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 года назад

      Be thankful everyday that you aren't in the USA. It's a dystopian cesspool, for anyone who isn't well off, or an elite.

  • @rubenwhitaker5547
    @rubenwhitaker5547 3 года назад +1

    Simba made brought me to tears, what a giant heart he has. I wish the world had as much love for Simba as he does for the world.

  • @odessajackson4551
    @odessajackson4551 Месяц назад

    A very articulate intelligent black man.. very well spoken...I could listen to him talk all day!!! He's a survivor!!!

  • @kellymarieapplebee
    @kellymarieapplebee 3 года назад +5

    Beautiful man, this hurts my heart, I hope so much he finds peace and all the contentment he deserves ❤️

  • @heidi.a.thomson
    @heidi.a.thomson 3 года назад +3

    What a beatiful person. It's difficult to feel a connection with these people interviewed and not then be able to help directly. Each person who is homeless matters, has value as a human being, has a story that people need to hear and care about.

  • @josht.3320
    @josht.3320 3 года назад +2

    I truly feel like he’s a reflection of God ...man has been touched by an angel 🙏🏾

  • @donnamanzares8440
    @donnamanzares8440 Год назад

    This man should be a speaker for the homeless. He is a very articulate and intelligent. He speaks from the heart. I pray for him to be able to get housing. He deserves a better life.

  • @redreets
    @redreets 3 года назад +2

    This man's story broke my heart. I have never felt so sickened by how humanity has turned out. What a beautiful soul. I live in the UK but would love to help this man in someway 😢

  • @Melivisiona
    @Melivisiona 3 года назад +5

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you! You will be together again when God calls you home.

  • @ufukcaliskan1905
    @ufukcaliskan1905 3 года назад +11

    He stops talking and says her mom to watch out because of car. Touched me brother.

  • @Styled.byLuci
    @Styled.byLuci 3 года назад +4

    I send him so much love.

  • @lordkiza8838
    @lordkiza8838 3 года назад +16

    At 28 I know some of his pain
    I hope hes okay and still going

  • @jspeagle6982
    @jspeagle6982 3 года назад +6

    Wow! Absolutely heartbreaking! I will be thinking about this man 6 months from now.

  • @Sn00ps
    @Sn00ps 3 года назад +11

    Everyone should remember to have a conversation with someone in need around Christmas and maby lend a hand at a shelter or just buy someone who needs it a warm meal there is so many ways to help people that we dont utilize day to day because we forget to being busy with our own lives.

  • @giftednanointedcrafts6650
    @giftednanointedcrafts6650 3 года назад +7

    Thank u Lord God for a roof over my head food to eat, and i am able to pay my bills. this situation could happen to anyone never take what u have for granted.

  • @SuperTruthful
    @SuperTruthful 3 года назад +9

    He's entitled to social security. I know with the pandemic right now it's hard but the system must help him...

  • @crystalhaze111
    @crystalhaze111 3 года назад +5

    I pray that God heals this man's heart and body and provides him with an earthly home soon. My mind just can't fathom that we live in a world/society where entertainers and athletes make millions, and so much money is invested in things like space exploration, but there are so many people on this planet who lack basic things that humans NEED.