How This Gay Teen Survived Being Disowned by His Family and Homelessness | NowThis
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2019
- Travis was disowned by his parents at 17 for being gay. Now he works to help others at the same LGBTQ+ org that saved him from homelessness.
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In this NowThis News video, Travis Crown sat down to discuss being disowned by his parents, being gay and homeless youth, and how he overcame homelessness in California to help other LGBTQ teens. Many homeless youth are LGBTQ, meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning. Everyone's coming out story is different but because of his religious strict parents, Travis experienced coming out to parents gone wrong. Travis was kicked out for being gay and was disowned by family. He learned the hard way how to deal with being disowned by your family. But now he encourages homeless youth speak out, as this story is so important during gay pride month.
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i am honestly disgusted. i hope his "bloodline relatives" that used to be called his family get to see this video. His courage and bravery are without a doubt honorable.
If I had a home I would open it up to him and others like him going through this. His parents should be ashamed! Family isn't always what you're born with, but who you choose to let into your heart! My heart goes out to the weary and beaten down. Trust in yourselves, because you will survive it and it will make you stronger and happier if you decide! 🥰🤗
I am pretty sure that if his biological "family" sees the video in the future, they won't even blink since they are doing the right thing according to their god. He said himself that for his "mother" it is god first and family second. Sad😔😔😔
Ffs I’m sorry hun
They will never see this video. THEY DO NOT CARE.
Unfortunately, his relatives are recalcitrant. Travis does not exist in their eyes. They will not see this video.
His family is disowning him until he becomes famous. Then I bet his phone will start ringing.
Right SOOOOO TRUE that's how my family is
Or just rich it happens all the timee
Even if he becomes famous, Travis does not exist in their eyes.
MyQueenFreddieMercury Joe dirt has entered the comment section.
Dragon Shenron
Who’s Joe dirt?
I feel like disowning your child and leaving them in the streets should be criminalized.
yeah, unless the child has a history of criminal acts than do the family more harm than good, then it should be criminalized.
Mikko Rizalado it’s simple religious people , dangerous people . sir Anthony
Tbh....... I agreed....seeing this just break my heart and im bi myself
Agreed
Disagree
If your family can't love you for who you are, go and make your own chosen family; surround yourself with people who love and support you. They're out there. Much love and respect to this young man and others in his situation
FACTS
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It will definitely be hard to leave the family you've loved and cared for, for so many year. Too bad they had to throw that away. People disgust me😷
@@thanksalotrachel7826 I would blame both the family for not getting over their religious beliefs, and the religion itself honestly.
Hitchens was right. Religion does poison everything.
@@caramel7050 so true
*"Family is people that love and support you. Its not always your bloodline"*
TRUTH
Awesome
"Christian Values" disown your child and let them live on the streets. God would be proud of that, right?
I call that bullsh*t
Yes he would
That's child neglect right there
@P.J. Holmes he was 17 when he got kicked out
Jerry Francis 40% only? I was hoping it was more. I wish they are having the roughest of lives.
Religion back at it again 🤦♀️
Exactly
Stop.
Religion is not bad.
People using it as an excuse for stupid actions are.
Nothing is wrong with religion. The problem here is the family. God loves everybody no matter what they believe makes them happy.
@@FijyFilms Lol, people have used the Bible throughout the ages to endorse their hatred. First it was interracial marriage. Then it was the submission of women. Like the famous line in 'Steel Magnolias' goes, You can take your Bible and shove it where the sun doesn't shine!
@@zweij I could list you a bunch of reasons why religion is bad but you already know them.
THIS is what the mainstream media should show durning pride. Not people twerking on cop cars.
Omg 👏👏
PREACH!!! P - R - E - A - C - H !!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
True!
Agreed
before "pro-birth" be sure to be a supporter of " equality and quality of life"
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It’s pro-life not pro-birth.
@@michellethomason6334 pro-birth because they don't care about them after that
"i can't be mad. cause if you stay mad at someone. you just become bitter. and i just gotta remind myself that" his family treat him bad. but he raise himself really well.. he doesn't need them.
riska patrisia did Travis still love his parents and his brother and his sister
riska patrisia did Travis still love his parents
His family practices one hateful religion. Unfortunately this kind of hateful practice is seeping into the very fabric of America. More power to you Travis, I hope your strength and understanding takes you far.
It's not the "religion" being hateful, it's the people. I'm Christian (like his parents, I assume) but believe it's not my place to judge someone based on their beliefs. His family just needs to accept him and move on.
It's actually very funny since 1 Timothy 5:8 states that if anyone does not provide for their family that they are worse than an infidel.
@@madelinerose7872 worse than an infidel.. How does it feel to be superior? It's a mystery to me that people buy this BS..
No I don't practice this religion but I am a part of it and this religion is not hateful however there are certain areas that are hateful and I wish the best for this kid
@@bodoorgeest I guess they feel superior because they are controlled by Gods, meanwhile infidels are controlled by mere people. I don't see the different actually bcs in the end you are approaching a particular belief which God is inexist. I'm seeing these as different side of coins, the God-believer and God-unbeliever.
What a strong young man.
The strength mustered is unimaginable.
@@leechaloemtiarana7412 I agree. Ily Leel
@@AmritaGopal ilyyyy I'm still writing on your discussion. COMMITED
@sonoki82 do we really have to do this?
2:56. "I can't be mad......." at anyone........ my heart dropped
Why did your heart drop?
@Drake Grey if your interpretation is right then I misunderstood. I thought "heart dropped" meant sadness.
@KEENG LOUIE ummmmm yeah it is.
@@mustbeaweful2504 coz there was no heartbeat no more
I hope to hear me say, I can’t live anymore.
"Family is people who love and support you,not always your bloodline."
Couldn't have said it any better 👏👏👏
not true
friends are friends, family is blood
@@mr.papalavaskia9795 interpret it figuratively...
The LGBT Center in Los Angeles and the Jeff Griffith Youth Center saved my life! I was in the program for several months when I was kicked out of my house in Azusa. Good Bless the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Hope you good now and life making up for those hard times. xx
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Love you 😊❤❤❤
@@hkwhopper yeah I'm on my way to buying my first house! It takes time and dedication.
Ray Lira man that is awesome, wishing you heaps of happiness in life going forward. sending heaps of love from the other side of the world my man.
You are beautiful and I love you. ✌🏼❤️🌎🌈
Me too!😊🎈
How could any parent do that to their own flesh and blood?!
Religion.
Religion. My family did this to me also because I am transgender
Also if your parents are religious you don’t have to hate them because once they pass Jesus or God will tell them what they did is wrong because all of you are a gift to the world and he made you this way to make it a little more colorful. Have a great day
Jasmine Hassan ^
it's a lack of understanding.
I would let you come to my crib boo ❤️ you don't need those people you will do so well in life ❤️❤️❤️
He's a good kid.
I think i gatta see you there
Honestly if a “parent” does this before a child is 18 they should be forced to pay for his housing and utilities they brought a child into this world they take care of plain and simple. Call it child support. At the very least they should be held accountable his something we’re to happen to him. Also I’m pretty sure you could legally charge them with child neglect and endangerment but doubt you’d be able to convict “based on religious grounds” 😒 disgusted
Tell that to orphan parents (who still alive)
Yeah, I’d wait until he’s 18 and in that I’d kick him out. The moment he confesses to me is where I tell him to find a place to live in the close future.
Man.. Some people just aren't cut out to be parents.
This totally made me cry. Travis is a legend. x x
yy xx maybe your sensitive.
Dragon Shenron Maybe your insensitive
Okay...
@@oneshadowdragon Agreed, he is too sensitive.
He is an inspiration. I admire his strength to leave a family that is a detriment to his spirit and never look back. I admire his determination to get on his feet in a dangerous place where he knew noone. I admire his compassion to choose to be to others what he needed for his own survival. He is EXACTLY the way I was and its the same way i teach other youths that are abused by family and society. You have the right to happiness and self love and it doesn't matter WHO THEY ARE, if they are a detriment to your spirit, soul and heart- get out and only look back to see how far you have come from your abusive past!!!!! BRAVO MY FRIEND ❤❤❤
I don't know Travis personally, but I would be proud to call him my son! 🤗 I can't understand why or how parents can be so cruel to their children. It angers me! 😡
You are welcome to be part of my family. Such a warm soul.
What kind of mom disowns her own child? I’m glad Travis is doing well!
That's ridiculous. I don't understand how it's legally allowed to kick out your underage child and force them to live on the streets.
Jesus Christ would be APPALLED by many of his followers!!!
PS - Travis’ forgiving of his family IS what would make Jesus Christ PROUD!!!
True :)
Sean Shimamoto did he really forgive his parents
I literally can’t imagine being kicked out with just the clothing on back and no family support. I would have probably committed suicide.... this just goes to show how strong this guy is... hope you live a happy life ❤️
The family should be arrested for child negligence/abandonment.
It’s sad how easily people can disown their own family members. It’s scary, actually.
And for those who still doubt that Religions are EVIL, this is a perfect example.
Parents who do this, should actually wind up in prison.
Jairo Castanja Exactly. Why have children if you aren't willing to take care of them?
@@devoncrechiola9740 he's 18
TRIPPLE SIGHT333 So what? It's immoral to disown your child when they are not ready toproperly support themselves
Agreed.
Devon Crechiola should have been in closet until he could rent a flat and live in it when he got disowned. I’m proud of the parents honestly, and I’d bet if they are given the opportunity they’d do it again. God bless their souls.
"Religion poisons everything" -- Christopher Hitchens
Michael T you’re an atheist my guy how you talking
@kaitlyn ッyou can not say that if you aren't in one
I will never understand how you abandon your own child because your imaginary friend said so.
@Emiliano A. Castilla you comment isn't true
@Emiliano A. Castilla the god of the bible does preach hate. Love and acceptance are not even existent in the Bible.
trueee
This is for all the people who are saying the LGBTQ community is no longer relevant or suffering
I had to run away at 17 after being severely beaten and my nose broken by my father. September 20, 1982. It's been a long road. I suffer from Complex Post Traumatic Stress. It presents in one's 50's and 60's. I am now almost 54. Anyone reading this having had a similar experience: get therapy. You MUST. It comes back later in life, even if you think you are striving in your 20's and 30's. This is not something you can sweep under the rug and pretend that it is now all OK.
Leftatalbuquerque I’m sorry about your father
Leftatalbuquerque I’m sorry you hate your father
Yo your family is so cruel
Organize religion can breed crazy so easily. Believe in life.
Leaving your child in the streets?! That is straight up disgusting...
Your parents aren't worthy of a wonderful young man like you. Much love and hope for your future
Homophobic person: have you ever slept with a boy?
Him: no.
Homophobic people: Then you don't know. Maybe you just don't have the right girl yet.
Him: have you even fell in love with a duck?
Homophobic people: no...
Him: Maybe you haven't found the right duck yet.
You sound like a very sensitive and sensible soul. Thanks for to your family you're in a better place. Keep blessed
I remember living in the youth center when my family threw me out. They do such good work. It is so sad how religion has made people throw their kids away. Thank you LA LGBT center for the work you do and for helping me when I needed it.
It is not religion's fault, religion can be good. Some religious believers are ignorant and cruel, like the dude's family and your family.
Watching his story made me tear up.... I come from a country where homelessness is huge and the LGBTQ community barely has any rights but the fact that this happens in the US is heartbreaking! I hope he has a great life ahead and others like him don't have to go through what he did!!
I wish him the best it breaks my heart that every day this happens all over the world to young LGBTQ PLUS I would love my child no mater what
I can't even imagine myself in his shoes. Everything he has gone through. I'm happy that he has managed to survive in all this. God bless him. 💖
Sending you good vibes & hoping you’re doing well. It’s awesome that you’re helping other people that need it & make them feel welcome. You’re so right about “family are people who love & support you, not always your bloodline”.
Man I feel so bad for him. I've had to deal with a similar thing since my parents haven't accepted me being bisexual because as Indian Hindus, they think it goes "against the religion/ our Indian version of the Bible". They come from a traditional upbringing around LGBTQ+ people where it was condemned before it became acceptable, so I just hope they come around to actually understanding & accepting me for who I am.
Hey man, god said adam and eve so you gotta do em both
@@nightmarechameleon7502 Lmfaooo this is so great.
NileshR12 did you really hate your parents
NileshR12 did you really hate your parents so much
NileshR12 did you really hate your parents
I hope he finds happiness, peace and success.
So my first thought when I saw the LA thing, was “why would he leave his hometown with friends and a social safety net to go where he knows nobody” and then I thought oh, in these communities these kids are super isolated because his he was most likely raised in a community where everybody thought like his parents, completely alienating him from building any ally relationships.
Nothing would make me treat my child (or anyone else's child) like that.
Nothing.
Your child is so fortunate to have you as his/her parent.
@@mannyazusano1297 My goodness,thank you❤️
A page in the Bible isn't worth a life
best comment I've seen in months!
He is the sweetest...I feel for him so much. Parents that kick out underage kids to fend for themselves on the street (especially for a "reason" like this) should be charged with neglect. *period*
Yes
I hope his parents are ready to explain their decision to God. He won’t be so kind as their son is in reflection.
You are more than welcome to be a part of my family. God bless you sweetie.
Im currently getting threat by getting kicked out of my house , and watching this gives me so much hope thank you so much loves .
heartbreaking
I'm rooting for you Travis! This video was so inspiring it made me tear up.
I have tears in my eyes at what Travis experienced...I can't imagine it all. In these days, the love of many have grown cold towards others and their hurts and needs.
How do you just throw out your children like trash? He could have been raped or died on the streets.
Aiden W because to many Christians, children are no more than disposable trophies.
The irony of a "Christian" family putting their child out like this is thay it sets them up to be victimized, trafficked, date the wrong people to have a place to stay, etc. And they wonder why the children they abandon end up engaging in promiscious and other risky behaiviors. Smh....
This is a reminder of how lucky and fortunate I am he’s an inspiration
Wtf!What kind of parents are they.The parents should be the first to support your child in whatever you feel you are or want in life.Hope,his dreams. Come true.
powerful phrase, "I can't be mad, if you stay mad at someone, you will get bitter."
power of forgiveness can change the world for the better, paradoxically
to choose a make believe god over you´re own son is just awful
spider pig God is not make believe.
@@oneshadowdragon, whatever, one wrong doesn't make it right..
Hadewych.. sometimes it does.
@@oneshadowdragon In your eyes, but not everyone else. I dont think it really matters what anyone says. You're responsible for your words and beliefs, so we just have to try and be open to other opinions without having the same beliefs. I'm not agreeing with either side, I think there definitely could be a god, but who knows. I'm just saying, you cant convince each other that anything is or isnt real. (Sorry for the whole page😂)
@@thanksalotrachel7826 I don't have to convince anyone anything. God is real.
I would be so proud to have him as a son.
lies
@@SB-iy9vn I understand why you say this. Your hurt and you don't want to be alone in your suffering. But your not alone, there are so many people who can help you. Please go find the help you need and deserve so you can see through other people's eyes instead of trying to spread your pain
there must be a law for the families who are well enough to support their children with their resources providing minimum needs of food, education, and monthly wages up to the age of 18.
the parent's works are not just to produce children. they must make them strong enough to stand with pride in the world.
I honestly started crying because your story is so inspirational, I send you love and light Travis ❤️
So sorry to hear what happened to him.being disowned by his family is really hard..be strong..❤
Those "God first' people are all so full of hate!
They’re the worst bruh fr
This is my whole life story. If I ever come out this is what will happen. Literally same as this guy.
Hold on to the good things in life and find happiness in the people that love you and support you. I wish I could be there for you.
His story is so emotional yet amazing at the same time!! He was right, Family is people who love and support not just the bloodline!! God bless you young man!!
Travis I feel you. I was kicked out also and it took 20nyears for me to go home and my Dad finally apologized and I'm at peace. I hope you get that peace and our Heavenly father protects you. Love you.
@Chuck Brewer So true 💙💚💛
Umm
The only reason he survived was because he is pretty
If it were otherwise, he would still be on the streets
I hate society
+Maciek Pawłowski - I actually cannot disagree with you.
+sonoki82 - GTFO troll!
sonoki82 Agreed.
Omg I relate to this so much. This is so similar to what happened to me
Where I live it´s illegal to disown a child. All parents have the obligation to feed and shelter their kids until they´re adults (18).
I think it´s sick that in the US you can just throw your kid out of the house and have them live on the street.
How in the world a mother could put her baby out in this streets like that.????? a beautiful human being at that.... I’m so glad to hear that they had a center for him to stay.......
Such an inspirational person, all best to you💖💖💖
Travis you are part of my family - if your family can disown you , i would like to embrace you and let you know you are loved.
You are so incredibly strong and I'm so incredibly fortunate to have supportive parents. And if you would like you are welcome to become my family. Even if we never talk at all just know that I'm here for you.
Travis parent's are NOT good people. They say Lord, Lord and the Lord say to them "I do NOT know you." My family accepted me.
Parental love is love. There shouldn’t be conditions put on loving any child. A parents love should be unconditional.
That’s what LOVR is!
I don’t like people who put god before family
Your family did you a favor.
You would have never grown into the resilient person you have become had you stayed with them.
This has been in my recommendations all day so I finally decided to watch it
I am so freaking sorry about your horrible horrible family situation I know that there are so many kids like you and it hurts my heart so much I just want to let you know I ❤ you so much I hope it gets better I celebrate 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 you. You deserve it
This is such a good message. You’re beautiful Travis. Exactly the way you are! ❤️
...... for a mother to leave a creation she bought into this world knowing how unsafe and cruel this place is....ugh, I am just so loss for words. What an awful awful human being. God bless Travis, I hope all your dreams come true
You make me stronger. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Thanks for your positivity. Greetings from miles away.
I was on the streets of DC for a few days and I know what he's talking about. My family stood by me and got me back home. They accepted me for who I am.
This breaks my heart.
Religious people really are wonderful, aren't they.
Be strong man, you gotta live your life and be happy. My dad disowned me and it’s sad. But that’s life , there is always gonna be problem and problems make our life unique
Andree Markus did you really hate your father so much
Andree Markus did you really hate your parents
Ugh, this is sad. I’m wanna hug you Travis! You deserved better ❤️
You deserve love and you found love and will have so much love from now on and forever
I will never understand how a mother can do this to his child 😬i wish you all the best 🏳️🌈love is love 💕
Good luck to him. So sad what he went thru. He's inspiring
Watch him make it big & everyone back in CT shred that paper lol. Really inspirational, wishing you the best Travis!!
Religion can cause people to do unnatural things.
Families that disowned their youths should fined
and that money should be given to the youth they disowned
Oowh...am crying....oowh God, if you near me, i will hug you and give you a place called home, keep strong n survive dear boy. We love u, no matter what 💝💝
Travis come live with me we will all love and support you!!