EJ UPDATE! No Longer HOMELESS!
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- Опубликовано: 5 май 2021
- I first met EJ on Hollywood Blvd in 2013. At the time, EJ was an 18-year-old homeless youth trying to survive while learning about this scary world we all live in.
EJ's real name is Daniel, and he is now 26 years old. EJ was his street name. It's very common for homeless people to not use their real names. Daniel has been off the streets for five years now. He was lucky. A good samaritan helped Daniel out with a place to live and a job to provide a purpose.
As of today, EJ's original video interview on Invisible People has 13,711,311 views and growing. It's our most-watched video! Many of you have asked countless times for an update on EJ, so I am glad Daniel and I were able to make this happen.
Watch Daniel's first interview here: EJ is 18. He told me he has been homeless for 11 years. • EJ is 18. He told me h...
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I'm 19 and I was jobless for months, now I got a job and I will finally be able to live a normal life. People just don't realize how hard it is to be young and have no family support.
❤️
It is, I know from experience. Much love to you.
I was homeless at 22 and family refused to help. I understand. It makes you strong mentally. It's by no means necessary to go through
Hey Sebastiano, just wanted to ask if you feel better? :)
May I ask what you're working now?
If you feel like talking let me know.
I'm a Mother and it brakes my heart seeing and hearing this kind of story If I won lottery this is where the money gonna go.
This is the update the internet has been waiting for 🔥
Ok
Baby yoda!!
Almost better then when gta 6 comes out
@@ernieleon2339 fucking great comment never expected a update really I thought bro got to be dead
Oh yeah!! This update is 🔥🔥
I'm sooo happy for this awesome youngman! Thank you Invisible People for stayin on top of this epidemic and shedding light on the magnitude of the homeless issue. At the end of the day this could happen to most of us. Bless you, EJ and all the struggling humanbeings out there🙏💕💪✌🌎
Are we just going to ignore that someone literally picked him from the streets and gave him a life? Now I want to see an interview with this mystical 'Greg', you're the real MVP.
Me too
Yes!!👍🏼👍🏼
It’s great to to see the update and that EJ/Daniel is doing well - but even after the video I still have so many questions about his transition from being homeless to his new life.
Gary might be gay. You always have to be weary of strangers that want to help.
Definitely an older creepy gay dude. There's probably a fucked up story behind that.
He was homeless for so long, yet he feels so blessed. We can learn so much from him.
Because he appreciates everything he has
Not enough, he respects blessings more than some Christians.
Nope. True Christians respect their blessings. I doubt you met any real Christians because only 1% of "Christians" are truly saved. @@shawnmendrek3544
It feels awful when we get updated on someone and it turns out they commited suicide or overdosed, but it feels so good to see someone bounce back. Thats why this channel is so important, we must know their names and how to help
For a second there you scared me because I didn't finish the video
Whew me tooo
Who commited suicide? Or overdosed?
Oh
Look up “SEVEN HUNNID” on ʏᴏᴜᴛᴜʙᴇ , you won’t regret it !!😈😈😈💨
I was wondering for years about this man.
He got found by a gay older man and had to turn gay to get off the streets. Sad story.
@@streetskollatv so you got any evidence for that or is it just baseless nonsensical cringe
@@streetskollatv wait wtf? Are you serious?
@HMBH shi ill come stay no homo
Me too
This guy understands life. “Life sucks and you have to get over it , as life MUST go on. Be aggressively happy”. Wow wow wow!!!! The best video I have seen on this channel so far.
well im sorry to say its all fake and the boy is living a comfortable life with his boyfriend/ savior gary.
@@daviddavid-ej4dg He doesn't have a permanent home either. If anything in his situation changes he'll be back where he started.
Does not work for real major depression. I get the message though, he is talking about getting through b ad times not a real serious medical disorder.
There’s still hope in humanity , that person that offered him help without wanting nothing creepy in return is amazing
So true
Would love to see an interview with the man who decided to turn his car around and talk to Daniel and help him by taking him in.
I thought the same thing!
@@peacebypiece837 that would be fantastic! people need to see that!
That’s his lover
@@strawberry10261026 really?
@@strawberry10261026 hate to say you might be right, but I hope you're wrong. When I was a teen and homeless, countless men were interested in "helping me out". But I hope this is not the case here.
Sadly, EJ is the exception, not the rule. He got lucky. Very lucky. Not too many people would take a chance on a complete stranger to help them. It was risky for both of them. This is the sad reality of many young people that age out of foster care.
I took chance to help Justin in Syracuse NY and he changed his whole life around!
@@grobanite4ever85 who is Justin?
@@SLPpanthers42 the guy I helped get out of homelessness and drug addiction when I was living in Syracuse NY
Is he really or is he just an exceptional person that is granted a break? When you say this, I am wondering how many people actually take in a homeless person and with the first mistake do not give up, but stick through with it. Maybe if more people offered and try, more success cases would be reported ... just a thought.
@@grobanite4ever85 you are an angel
Aggressive happiness!!! Dude, I made it out of almost 10 years of heroin addiction. I love your message. You are a beautiful and resilient person. I try to spread that happiness too man.
Glad you made it out bro! Proud of you
Well done, dude!
Was homeless In Venice beach for 3 years. Now I live in Indiana and have my own house now and Great paying job and 2 vehicles and full custody of my child and living my best life.
Badass
@@zlavus8631 thank you 🙏🏻
Amen
❤
The man who kindly gave EJ a chance for a better life deserves to be honored as a hero and to be recognized as an American of the year.
real hero's are invisible and don't seek attention. Never forget that.
@@leemcmullan Deserving attention or recognition is different from seeking it
@@karinas.1320 your not worth my time. Ill repeat it for you - real hero's are invisible and don't seek attention. Never forget that.
@@leemcmullan I mean, he clearly stated that his most requested video was an update on this guy. It makes sense that he wanted to document it
@@karinas.1320 He's NOT even referring to this guy. The man who took him in is a different man than the guy that runs this channel.
He's so damned wise. I can't get over the fact that he was on the streets since age 7.
Τρυε
Streets give a lot of knowledge ,but they also take huge price for it .
Hardship grants wisdom.
Εγώ μακαρόνια ειμαι
Crack cocaine is a hell of a drug
I just got off the streets of Seattle after living in cars for 15 years. My Brother built me and my dog a beautiful tiny house at his home! Breaks my heart to see folks still on the street, but it's joyous to see update videos like this! Keep on fighting to survive brothers and sisters on the street, miracles can happen, hang on, keep surviving!
Amazing
And you have the constant companionship of your brother as well awesome
It is awesome! And I have a new dog I rescued! 😄
Wow, what a kind brother and now you guys can reconnect. You brother would feel good that you are safe now.
Best brother ever ❤
_"You have to be aggressively happy and go find it."_ He is incredible.
It's his inner strength and positivism, that take him out of homelessness
@@mundomanual7308 A guy picked him up and took him in
He can write a book
@@stevenbaas4011 manifestation
He got lucky he’s really speaking off luck nothing else. He didn’t have to endure the streets to long and he wasn’t really equipped for that the streets would have swallowed him up if he hadn’t got that help.
EJ should start his youtube channel. I will watch the shit out of it to support him.
Yeah man same here.
Yesss
same
I stand by this
His instagram is darby.dabber
God bless him.
I was homeless at 13. I am glad he made it out of the streets
Holy crap man, mind sharing ur story? I m actually really curious
@@madImpulsiveTrader it's LONGGGG
I was living with my dad from 8213 I came back to live with my mom to New Mexico she started getting very abusive and beating me up continuously she was an alcoholic addict. I had it been back more than a month when she kicked me out on the street I was 13 gonna be 14 at the end of the summer I literally started sleeping outside park benches the mountains we live by the mountand friends cars staying out with friends in random friends house's couch surfing of course I was working at a grocery store. And I talked to my best friend's mom who allowed me to stay at her house however the brother got very upset and took my paychecks every week so I stayed broke I had no money for nothing feminine products shampoo food Nothing. It's really hard to intend to end up moving in with the cousin they were smoking crack every week it was horrible horrible experience I'm autistic and attention deficit and that was something that I was not into but was forced into. My mom heard only to take me back only to kick me back out not even a day or 2 later that was the last time I I trusted my mom would help I had to drop out of the 10th grade and that I'm afraid ended up getting GED. By 19 I was gonna kill myself i couldn't find a reason to go on it was a horrible life. I had men in their 30s wanting to be with me when i was underage. Give me free cars and places to live but because I was molested in abuse at such a young age because my mom allowed the men to do whatever, I was scared and rather live homeless. Then in those 4 situations... That's where one of my biggest mistakes came when I get up getting pregnant. I went to college and got an AA.
Only to be abused by the father I left him for someone else only to be abused by him I left him for someone else only to be abused and have another child by him. I ended up getting BA...blood, sweat and tears,
no matter how hard I tried I could not change the abuse that was about to take place for me and my Children, I did leave after 10 years with cancer, A trash bag of clothes for my girls and nothing else.
I ended up moving in with my cousin I couldn't get out of the bed 4, 6 months that's when we found out I had cancer.
It was a surreal situation I was in my late 20s early 30s when this happened. I was able to make it out of that only to be continually abused by the last father of my child, because he continued to fight me for custody, Because he came from an influential family he was able to continually abuse me on the girls. My girls turned on me eventually calling CYFD stating that I was abusing them. You name it..they accused me, so they could tranp around-the-clock, After 12 calls I stopped counting. I finally left that town moved on and started to accelerate really well for myself, I taught special needs kiddos managed a coupke for stores.
I worked none stop for years, bought a used car,, payed it off right away and got a loan for a house..which I have been in since 2019.
Since than I was always renting rooms ..as the rent is crazy here with low pay.
Both of my girls turned out to be addicts. One of food, alcohol.and drugs, she is trying to pull herself together and 1 is super addicted to fentynal and sex.
I currently raise her son.
Last year because all of the stress I almost passed away again and needed to have an emergency Hysterectomy
I have carried God with me in my heart and have always still tried to be the best person that I could be and keep moving forward. You have to learn how to love yourself because once you learn that no one can stop you. God bless you this young man my children all children suffering in this world they are loves I love them and I love you
This makes me so happy!! I saw EJ's first interview on Facebook and Googled to see what happened to him. The man who helped him is an angel! And I really admire Daniel's strength and positivity. ❤
Me too. I've just watched it on Facebook.
That man that got him off the street absolutely saved his life. I’m so happy for you Daniel!
That guy was a Angel that was there for Daniel.
@snkchrmr I think you're lying
@snkchrmr Ok thanks for the info,EJ is happy now and is doing good.He say he is plan on going in the army.I have respect and loyalty went comes to every branch of the military current, former and Retired veterans.
@snkchrmr that's what I though.
@@Emily789 defending a nation that discriminates against you and would let you die on the streets for lack of medical care and other basics of life is foolish and it's certainly nothing to be proud of.
He didn't lose that light in him on the streets, happy for him
Nor teeth
That ain't light. That's a reflection lol. A twinkle in the eye.
If anything its brighter
@@CS-hu5be yes
The lights never lost/gone. You just simply have to see it :)
I ran away from home at 15 and hitchhiked from Ohio to California. I was running from a not so happy childhood and when I got to Los Angeles I went through Emancipation. I took the GED and graduated and got a job immediately. I never looked back. I made a promise to myself that I would always stay strong, positive and always work hard. Now I am a Mother and a Grandmother. If you want to succeed in life you will.
Good for you
Howd U get imancipated without parent/guardian consent?
@@fauna_bad I had to have a legal adult go to court with me and go before a judge to make my parents sign for me. The judge knew I was level headed and my parents signed off.
That’s nuts congrats stay blessed ❤
real inspiring example of how possible it is to completely turn your life around..
Watched his original video and was heartbreaking. Fucking happy that he is no longer homeless and doing well. Every homeless person deserves such an ending
Not every... Some are scums
@@vasilismetallinos2234 And some very wealthy people are also scums
@@axelnova123 very good reply.... in general, some humans whatever their situation are really scums.... hope good for any any any homeless people... as really home is just like oxygen and water.... and any country must take this responsibilty for their citizens...
@@axelnova123 yeah man I agree with you completely!
Don't know though why people liked your comment but not mine... Probably its the way I said it..
Agreed. I watched it two days ago and was so sad. I can’t believe this update came yesterday. So happy for him and hope he continues to have a happy and productive life.
When I saw his first video I could see the fire in his eyes. Now his eyes are like a calm sea. But his spirit is still lit.
Love the way you said that!
Amazing
Got goosebumps reading this 🎯
Yeah that gave ME tingles.
wow. yes. exactly that. you said it beautifully sis.
I’ve never been homeless but I really needed to hear Daniel’s message today. Thank you, Daniel.
itll kepp u from being homeless
yes
Agreed 🙏🏽 it is an inspiring story in general
I'm so happy to hear that Daniel is no longer homeless. God bless him and the Good Samaritan who reached out to him.
🙏❤🌠🌠🌠
@Janet Pratt what is the matter with you?
The reason why so many people was moved by you EJ was because of how earnest, sweet-natured you were/are , you're like the boy next door who wasn't allowed to have a home. So you wandered and I as well 14 million other people love that you wandered in front of Mark's camera and that a life of purpose that you always wanted is now yours. I hope you keep dreaming and I wish they all come true; I want you to be happy forever.
Love from Lucky in London :)
Beautifully written. Couldn’t have said it better myself if I had tried
@@monkeepox2227 From the ATL! Thank you Nigel, I hope that you're having good days over there :)
I like how genuinely this message was made and sent to EJ, it makes me think more about how people should be treated because one doesn’t know what they are currently dealing with until they decided to communicate, like EJ did.
Impeccably said 💕
EJ was acting. He was never in foster care, he wasnt on the streets as a minor, he knew good and well at the time of the original video that his medical history would prevent enlistment in any military branch, the name he gave is the initials of his sister and her boyfriend at the time who were letting him stay with them. His parents and stepparent are still alive, or were at the time of the video at least. He tried to pressure me into moving weed in an illegal manner until i ended the phone call (to save his own skin from his arrest) and talked shit to me when i refused again. The man who took him off the streets and set him up for his current success hired him as an escort. The channel knows he's lying and doesn't care because they got their poster boy.
I REALLY like his personality. His energy just glows
@James Harris you shut up
His voice alone has so much character alone
I'm sure he's seen it all in life and he's only 26.
Daniel is such a sweet young man! I've spent the last 15 minutes wearing the biggest damn smile. I've wondered about him often over the last years and it makes me just stupid-happy to know Daniel is living a good life. Thank you so much, Mark, for this wonderful news (even if it's new to me)!
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So glad this channel exists. Too many people grow desensitized to the point where we forget how unfortunate so many others are.
I became homeless after leaving my son’s father. I bounced around until I met this amazing woman name Marty. Marty helped me to apply to college. Fast forward, I got my BS’s degree. It wasn’t easy. I never used drugs or alcohol. I just didn’t have anyone. It was so hard, but it made me stronger than ever. 🙏🏽
You’re an inspiration. So proud of you! ❤️ Stay blessed and stay safe...
So you left your child?!
lmfao
What's up with all these comments... First of all, no where did she say she left her child, she might've took care of her child while she is in school, or her child might be taken care of by the father. Secondly, why's there so much hatred towards a woman that did nothing wrong, even if she left her child, that is the best thing for her to do for her child. What else is she going to do? Wonder on the streets and watch her child starve to death?
Regardless of what happened, can we just appreciate that this woman is trying to share a bit of inspiration to others right now?
Hey congratulations !!!
his eyes tell a story... you can tell he's seen a miracle and is eternally grateful
Yeah. He had to turn gay for stay with that old man
@@StreetSkollaDiary 🤐🤐🤣
@@StreetSkollaDiary now he has sugar in his tank and banana in his tailpipe 🤣
@@moonsoul4796 How is he gay for stay or even gay how do you even know that? Ej said the man wasn't creepy
@@violentquacking7342 oh well pardon me then lol
Being in abusive foster families I understand why he took off! So wonderful to see he is doing well 🥰
Such an amazing young man. And thank God for the Angel Man that took the time to care and save this young man’s life.
He still has that pure innocent eyes
Lucky i have pure evil eyes!!!😁😁😁😁
@@rjmp5900 hey those come handy at times lol
@@Lifeafter40 i guess so!!!😌😌😌
@Number Nine i know so many people with resting bitch face who are still breathing lol
he's so good looking ahah
listen to how EJ speaks now compared to when he was young he doesn't curse and hes kind and articulate
I moved forward and he literally said he gave me that shit
10:03 lol
@@malpz99 smh 🤦♂️
15:30
Not really a big deal dude....in certain situations its TOTALLY APPROPRIATE, and THIS is one of those times💯 I'm sooo "FU#KING" stoked for him💪😂💕
It is incredible how he was able to turn his life around despite all he’s been through. And I am thankful someone took him in and gave him an opportunity. This is very refreshing to see
EJ had heart and was unforgettable. So glad to see his update. God bless his benefactor.
*Such a beautiful* explanation and story wow, no human being deserves to be homeless 💜😢😢
Watch some of the ones about the guys and girls who say they don't want to get homed because they'll have to get clean to do it. Addiction is a demon but if u dont stop you'll never quit. Showed up for like at 21, clean from drugs married and homeowner, at 18 I was given the diagnosis that I'd be pushing a cart under a bridge. Lot of people helped me, but I had to choose life over drugs. Lot of guys I know didn't choose life.
@@charliechristian1097 having an addiction, or any other illness should not get you away of your human rights.
Lol
@@davidgildegomezperez4364 STFU, go tell the that to the dirty drug addicts destroying city's
@@lamarcusjackson2123 you know that you can become homeless any time? or you are too deep into American dream bullshit that you think that your life is solved, you are middle class and that can't change. Attitude like yours is what drives people to drugs in the first place.
After I turned 18 I signed myself out of foster care here in Canada to go live with relatives but after a few months I found myself homeless for the first time, it was scary, I had no choice to adapt to the lifestyle and learn to survive on the streets, I pandhandled everyday, my first priority was buying food, hygiene stuff, and other necessities that would last me a week and if I was lucky enough I'd get myself a motel room for couple or few days, most days panhandling was good but there were some days it wasn't and that was hard, after 3 years waiting on the social housing list I finally got a place in a nice 10 unit apartment building and the neighbors are good as well, I secured a full time job with a grocery store, I obtained my GED, promoted to Meats & Deli Supervisor, and I'm now a Department Manager for frozen foods, dairy, and fresh produce departments.. I'm 26 years old and life has been turning out good for me despite the beginning of my young adulthood, I have a common law wife now to, have a child on the way, and I will make sure my child will never experience what I had to go through in my early years, I will make sure my child will experience a childhood like any child should.
I don't know you, but I'm rooting for you. I'm glad you have a new family of your own. Protect it at all costs.
Gob bless you. never give up never
Thanks man this is hope . God bless you and shootouts my boyyyy!
Rooting for you mate
God bless you, R ❤️
Is that dwelling where EJ lives now? Wow. It is a beautiful home. Congratulations EJ. You are a strong person and a wonderful person. Keep up the excellent job EJ. Stay well.
He expresses himself better than a lot of people and he grew up in the streets since he was 7 years old!!
Congratulations Daniel. I'm homeless in Tucson Arizona. People call me Mommabear because I care about and help everyone. I've been homeless in California before and remember how that was. So proud of you. You are amazing.
Hi,, that's very kind if you.. Hope you move to a home soon🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼
Hey Sky maybe we could set up a Crowdfunding or something for you?
Let me know how we can help.
PS, God loves and blesses you.
You people are scammers.your homeless by choice.you work for your pay,you pay for a place to live.that simple.stop relying on others to pay for a living.there's jobs.just to lazy to work.
@@tracielansing535 Hmmm. What job do you do for a living?
You will get through this. I know this may be challenging but is there anyway I can send you some things? Is there any address at all that you could access things been mailed? I have been homeless before, would really love to help
The host is so excited for him! I love it
Mark is into HIS work and he is great at it.
Mark had been homeless himself. He gets it.
I'd love to see an annual update on Daniel. He's incredibly inspirational
I have offered multiple panhandlers a job and not a single one ever took it. This guy is the rare exception.
Yup! I tried to give one a day's work moving some furniture out of a Condo I owned in South Florida back in 1998. The guy worked about an hour and a half and told me he's done and didn't want to finish the job. He then walked away with an attitude. True story.
He was so young. I feel so bad I feel like he didn’t have a childhood. Every child needs support. God bless this guy I’m so proud of him.
Yeah it's really sad that he had to be homeless at age 7.
Pain demands to be felt. Once you feel the pain your life will change. Drugs don’t help you at all, they just dull the pain, which doesn’t help you feel the pain, it just delays the pain for later and in fact actually increases the pain you are going to have to feel. So feel the pain that you have right now, because it will only get worse if you wait.
“Pain demands to be felt” if my memory isn’t completely failing me, is this from a John Green book?
@@Weightingtablesafter Yes! I actually remembered it from the movie version, but it’s absolutely true. Unfortunately we are taught growing up that we must avoid feeling pain at all costs, which guarantees that we have more pain in our lives. We need to stop this cycle.
I can't stand any pain no more so i'd rather stay with drugs till i die
THIS right here is the golden ticket to mental and spiritual well being. Amen.
@@LoveIXTC You of course may do anything you wish, but please know that after you pass you will still have the same pain to feel. It doesn’t go away just because your body passes. Also know that it’s a lot easier to feel your pain while you’re still on earth than when you’re in the spirit world.
Glad shit worked out for this kid you can tell he was different 🙏🏻
Hate to be a dick, but EJ is a liar. I know him in person. And he is basically being a whore for a home.
yea
He's 27 years old. Far from being a kid.
he looks gay
definitely he's much better now
My heart broke when I saw the original video. He seemed to be a really decent guy and coping well under the circumstances but he shouldn't have had to. So glad things got better for him. Wishing him lots of luck for the future.
9 years later… my heart is so finally fulfilled to know that Daniel “ej” is finally AT HOME
Omg I didn’t realize that was Daniel. The long hair through me off. This is just the beginning of a great life .
This is a lie. It says it’s him in the title so why are you saying that
@@lukemate2783 hey.. maybe he’s just slow.
It's Great that he isn't homeless any more, but how did he get to where he is now? Nothing almost about that. Not that much "context" about that at all. That's to bad i think
@@ingemaraugustsson295 you are more than welcome to join me on my Twitch with ANY questions you may have. I hold nothing back.
Daniel sounds honest, he’s young and already figured out what takes others a lifetime. You get to chose your life, good or bad.
Love this interview. Love that he found a way out when he was looking for purpose, this is certainly part of your purpose Daniel!
this is heart warming. While the channel passes an important messages, it comes accompanied by usually sad stories. When those stories turn out to have a happy ending like this, we should definitely show it also. We all need that. Thank you for this
I've wondered about this guy multiple times over the years. Glad to finally hear he is doing better.
no you didnt
@@Georgefloydsneckk yes I did, probably 10 or 15 times over the years, even tried to look him up a few times, this video has been around for a long time and is very famous. Always felt bad for the kid cuz I was homeless myself when I was younger.
@@Section8dc Same. Years ago I saw a video about this homeless kid with a good heart, wondered a lot about what happened to him. Now I know.
@@Georgefloydsneckk stfu
Yes same to me ...like once a year actually
Let us all remember that it only takes ONE PERSON to help, to turn a life around! Bless this young man, with an entire lifetime ahead of him, and bless the person who turned around and came back to help him!!
the invisible hero.. i cant wait to do the same
Very proud of you EJ. Keep up the amazing work! I remember watching the original video probably 5-6 years ago and I’m so happy you made it through your hard times. I was on the verge of homelessness when I was 17, but then I just decided to join the navy. Initially to get me away from negative influences, but later realized it probably saved my life!
He always maintained that BEAUSMILE God bless him.
EJ, you must have some stories to tell, I'm sure there is a book in you somewhere. You certainly have the charisma to tell a good story. Well done bro!!!!!
Or youtube / tiktok etc.
I'm SO GLAD y'all brought up "being there" for drug addicts! This whole idea of "tough love" is a farse. As a former homeless woman and recovering addict of 20+ years, I didn't even feel like I COULD get sober, until I had someone there that believed in me, didn't judge me, and was there at all times even if I had relapsed or even just needed an ear. Tough love rarely works on addicts.
You are a beautiful soul, thank you for sharing!
Amen Bekah! That tough love stuff comes from people who never (thankfully) been in those trenches. Beautiful days going forward to you 💜
The idea behind tough love is to get others to accept the support of someone who “believes” in them…the goal is to believe in your relationship with God.
@@travithefungi3960 Thank you so very much!
@@shontelljensen1930 Beautiful days, and a beautiful life going forward for you as well😁😁
I'm so happy to see this update. His first video broke my heart. So young with so much wisdom, he will go far in life.
Whaaaaat was that?!! wow Daniel aka EJ, you are much younger than I, but I would like a person like you as my coach! Really! Or at least, write a book ...idk ..about overcoming fear, pain or best: loneliness. I´ll buy all of them!
I’m so happy for EJ. EJ is so smart and caring. An angel was watching over him.
bro why was everyone saying he died? this is such a quality surprise man🙌🏻
Didn’t he comment on the original video and people were arguing that he was faking it ? Glad he had been vindicated
Seen people were commenting he overdosed. people who throw out false info is such a cancer.
@@Brendonmakesmesmile Ya I distinctly remember people saying he was faking it. I was low key hoping it was fake too because his story is so sad 😢
Word man!
Word, but I could of sworn people said he got ran over, unless that was someone else.
I'm so glad this man is ok. My heart goes out to anyone who is struggling. You're not alone.
i watched his video and my heart melted,and now i see him like this,this is the best news that i heard from a very long time ago.
I remember thinking he looked very beautiful in the original video, and he's still gorg now
his gestures and smile haven't changed
He looks completely different so I beg to differ
Ur u a transgender
Great update. For all he's lost and been through so very young and kept his hopes intact is a beautiful thing.
Dude you are motivating to help homeless, thank you man! Keep doing your videos! Much love.
This interview makes me happy. I remember seeing his first video and hearing how long he'd been homeless and my heart broke. I had seen someone in the comments saying they were him and not homeless anymore and this video right here confirms it. Awesome.
Daniel is incredibly inspirational. The majority of his life has been profoundly unsettling. How he was able to survive is an inspirational story and quite frankly, one that at times is painful to hear. I wish him continued success.
Yes, he should be a motivational speaker !!!
@@eternity68 absofreakinlutely 😁
He really turned his life around much respect if your seeing this Daniel.
So happy for this young man. He is making great strides in his young life 💙
What a blessing for him to find someone to care enough to help pull him up.
Very happy for EJ. Great interview too. Thanks to both of you for the update. Very happy to see him doing well. 😊👍❤️
Loneliness kills. Genuinely showing love to every person we run into may just help someone through their day.
You are a great guy EJ. Maybe you could open a center for homeless youth. God loves you buddy. There is a mission for you. Start reading your bible and get the spiritual direction. Best of everything for you!
This is what the world is missing. Unconditional kindness, its not about what you got. You get what you give. Look for Dave Chappelle's conspiracy of kindness discussion with Joe Rogan 😊❤🙏
@Fug RUclipsr Don't let circumstances rule your attitude. Remember the saying, "Being broke is a temporary inconvenience; being poor is a state of mind." We have to pull ourselves up everyday; our lives depend on it.
I'm not surprised he doesn't remember much : memory lapses are a trauma response
It’s called he was on drugs 😂💀
Being a bum all day the days just fade together
It’s a mixture of every comment here ^^ that affected his memory
For fricks sake dude people don’t remember anything. Chill out with all the diagnosing and snowflake labeling.
I'm just saying that because there are a lot of things I did/said during my hardest time that I don't remember - and I was sober the whole time, no mental illness either - just on survival mode for months or years, which is probably why I have memory lapses
Good for you my man, what a legend and a great reminder to be grateful for the things that I have and also not to get too down when things go south
I'm so proud my guy. The fact now you are able to have a stable life through hardship really encourages me as well. Congratulations
I'm in tears of joy. After 8 years he made it. Like a pray finally answered. Took years but better late than never.
He should have joined the military
@@ihave35cents95 Imagine that there are places in the world where military service is not a tax that the poor have to pay to get some of the priviliges that the richer people have (like education, food and roof over their heads).
@@innocentiuslacrim2290 imagine believing that's true. The military isn't a bad gig at all
CONGRATULATIONS BOO!!
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Daniel is blessed with such a positive attitude. Mark has struggled with depression. And both of them are so blessed. Hooray
Such a heart warming story! So glad he is doing so well and that guy gave him the chance to get of the streets. Very inspiring
Everybody deserves this chance. I’m so unbelievably grateful that someone had the heart to help him.
This just blew me away. I need to be kinder, and I need to move beyond the things that have hurt me
I was 15 when I saw his original video I’m almost 22 now and I have thought about this guy ever since. It brings me so much happiness to see that he is doing well
This video makes me feel so happy! I've watched so many videos from Invisible People, and it makes me so freakin sad! But this video makes me want to give EJ a HUG! I'm so proud of you EJ! Your an awesom person with great positive vibe. I'm so relieved you are no long on the dangerous streets. May you have a positve life and hit the jackpot or something! You deserve it!
Daniel is a role model, he has that spark of humanity that is infectious and inspiring. I wish him and all the people likewise affected by society's short sightedness the strength to carry on and seek joy in their lives.
Daniel (E. J.) I have 2 words to say: GOD BLESS !! I took in a kid about 10 years ago (similar to your situation). He's now married and living in Phoenix. I took him to my church. People at my church are always mesmerized by such inspirational stories. It would be fun to get to know you, serious. I go to Las Vegas a lot.
Miracles happen ! So glad that EJ does great now.
I’m so thankful he made it out! To the man who cared and acted on that … bless you! 🙏🏼❤️
OMG. So glad for him. This made my day. Definitely puts things in perspective.
Dude I’ve been wondering how he’s been doing since that interview came out. This shit makes me so happy man. God bless the both of you and the other man who took you in. This is awesome.
I often think about this young man. He was homeless, I remember that.
With a brain that big how do you stand?
@@vontrances4667 😂😂😂😂😂
@snkchrmr what’s his insta
@snkchrmr damn.... I feel bad for him.
@@Dara-js6bd
What’s his Instagram?
This made my day! Keep spreading happiness, EJ!
I remember when the first video came out and I would return to it every now and then to see if there were any updates. It's so great seeing EJ healthy and doing well! :)
Why I like Daniel? He is a nice young man. I like his personality. I like the way he laughs and he speaks about his problems. He is cute and beautiful.
I'd date him without a second thought, it was obvious 8 years ago too
Yes, he's very genuine and pure.
I work in permanent supportive housing for the homeless. No one deserves to live like that. Every person matters. I work in San Jose California
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How can i get into a program like that?I've been homeless for 5 years..i also live in the bay.
Yes, PLEASE!! HELP HIM!!!!!
Man, what a story! Glad he made it out. God Bless you both.
I wish we had more people like you in this world!! Your ambition is beyond this world