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So, the title says he’s a fentanyl addict, but your comment blames lack of affordable housing? I recognize this man had terrible parents, but at some point you gotta stop blaming high rent, drugs, your parents and politicians. It’s time to take accountability for your own actions.
How the f can he get a job to afford low income housing while he is an addict? If you can’t take of yourself you can’t take care of your dog! Give your dog a chance!
Oh yes, people either get destroyed or created in those places. Speaking from personal experience I think such places have negative consequences for the civil society. Treat people like animals long enough and in turn they will turn into animals. But I don't blame us.
its the money making cycle I guess. in Bulgaria the so called child protective services which I call abuser protective agency, is doing a full on investigation on my sister and how she raises her kid on behalf of false claims by the so called father, but dont bother even checking teh checkable things in his false claims and dont care that he doesnt pay child support. they just took the bribe and thats it. and every child like that makes money for the machine so they are pretty fine with that.
Reno, my heart goes out to you. I would never judge you. You look so much like my son. Please continue looking for assistance to get off drugs. You had such a unfair start in life as a child. Don't give up on your plans of getting a home. I don't know much about LA, but there has to be services that can get you on the right path. Please know there are many people watching your interview, that care about you. God bless you, young man.
@@seansezz I totally agree. You may not have had a good start in your life but it’s your responsibility to make your life what you want it to be. Chronic blaming of parents is a guaranteed recipe for continued unhappiness. He’s been antisocial from the get go and doesn’t want any other way of life. Homelessness is a propaganda word replacing the meaning of a “bum.”
@@5thdimension625 I work, sleep on a cot, shower at the YMCA, and have almost enough saved to buy a van or rent an apartment or room. The worst part of being homeless is having to avoid these scumbag fentanyl/meth addicts who will steal your shit and stab you in a heartbeat.
@@seansezz I totally agree, they’re a menace to society. Keep working and doing your routine, things will get better for you. Hold your mindset up to the light. 👍🙏✌️
@@5thdimension625Why has it increased so much in the last 30 years? The government collects taxes and have plenty money for wars. They could house people with a tiny fraction of the military budget. He shouldn't be penalised for using drugs. At the same time it's upto him to get a job. I know lawyers who earn 150k a year plus and use drugs and drink. It's a societal issue and the government not taking the necessary action. If the government doesn't help people then they might aswell not exist.
MY FRIEND, I CALL IT, " A BOY BRAIN "??? THEY ARE AN ADULT BY AGE, BUT NOT MENTALLY DEVELOPED. NOT RETARDED, JUST A YOUTHS MIND. SADLY, NO FATHER FIGURE TO GIVE WISDOM AND LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU. 😇🙏🙏🙏
I see dope in his eye. You ask alot of a person to go from dope to God. To far of a swing of the pendulum. Get this guy sheltered, everytime he wants dope give him some pot, until he free of the addictive stuff. Then send him to a job he can do, that pays him enough to live. Requiring people to suddenly become church goers dosent work. Put them somewhere between hard drugs and god. Like a regular person lives somewhere in between the two extremes.
Wow. For the life this gentleman has lived through so far, he is very articulate. I believe in him-he will get clean. I wish I had the resources to help homeless folks but will do my best to make at least a small donation as soon as I can. Thnx for another compassionate interview. This is a great channel!
This isn't directed at you specifically but I feel the word "clean" is very stigmatizing if coming from non-drug users. It implies drug users are dirty when using drugs/not in recovery. Nonetheless I can see through this and recognize your comment is made with compassion and overall positivity. Just some food for thought 😄
@@lucasstanding6510 Lucas, my daughter is a heavy addict but has a great attitude; didn’t go through a traumatizing childhood but her adulthood choices & boyfriends were traumatizing. Anyway, she uses the term “clean” to refer to the years she’s been off drugs she was addicted to & uses the word “sober” to refer to the years she’s been off alcohol. I hear what you’re saying though. I will be more conscientious about using the term abstain or abstinence in the future. I’m curious as to why my daughter uses the word clean so freely. In any case, you seem like a super compassionate human being. Stay standing.✊🏼
@@marirose19 I'm a drug user myself and I work very closely with my local community's harm reduction & recovery programming. I don't claim to be able to represent everyone, but because stigma flows from non-drug users to drug users, it doesn't carry the same power when people use the word "clean" to refer to themselves versus when others use the term to label them. Additionally, some people who use drugs may also self-stigmatize, intentionally or not. Unfortunately there is often stigma within and between people who use drugs (an example of this I see far too often is people who use one drug stigmatizing other types of drug use - e.g., abusing alcohol while regarding meth use as "worse" or criminal) At the end of the day if your daughter explicitly asks you to use the word clean, you may choose to heed this advice when referring to her, but I recommend avoiding the term to refer to people who use drugs more generally (such as the person in this video). All drug users will have different preferences but the consensus is that there is stigmatizing language worth avoiding unless explicitly asked to use that language for a given individual. I'm not trying to police what language you use of course - do whatever you want. I'm really just trying to raise awareness of how language can produce stigma more generally :) I appreciate you having this conversation and I can tell you are very compassionate as well. I hope you and your daughter are both doing well during this crazy time!
@@lucasstanding6510 Lucas, I very much understand how ppl self-stigmatize. I’ve seen it happen in other groups that have nothing to do with drugs or alcohol use. An example would be someone with mental illness calling others “crazy” and using that term on a regular basis. I think I am going to have to simply let it be when my daughter uses the term “clean and sober” or just “clean” bc she doesn’t really like when I say anything that might be different than her POV. She gets angry with me very easily yet a friend of hers or her sister can say the exact same thing & she’s cool as a cucumber & accepting of their words & about whatever has been said. I can’t ask her sister to talk to her about this for multiple reasons I won’t go into, suffice it to say it’s not for lack of caring on her sister’s part. My daughter definitely is big on the term though bc she celebrates her anniversary with that word every year. I’ve had to bite my tongue about many things when it comes to her; this will be another. I’ll begin to model using the term abstain and abstinence and who knows? Maybe she’ll pick up on it. For now I’m glad she has continued to abstain bc her life was a living hell & now she’s developed coping mechanisms that are incredibly useful for her in multiple ways & on multiple levels. I didn’t feel like you were policing my language. I think raising awareness & education is critical in life. I’ve actually found this exchange with you quite interesting and you did raise my awareness. And what is life if you can’t learn something new each day? Lol. No, seriously. I truly appreciate your authenticity & kindness. All too often YT comments can devolve into bickering that benefits no one. So ty for being kind. I hope you too are handling things well during this challenging time in the world. May you continue to do what’s best for you and even have whatever your three wishes are come true.🌀✌🏼🫂
What a good guy - and my heart breaks for Reno. Hang in there, and have compassion for yourself. Like you said, you are just like everyone else but have been dealt some bad cards.
It's the eyes for me. So much sadness and pain. It breaks my heart. You have truly been dealt some bad cards in your life Reno, but I'm hopeful that this is not your end station! You have already survived so much, I truly hope life gets better for you and your sweet dog. I know it's more than just "willpower", but I wish you all the strength in the world to overcome your addiction and hopefully meet some people that can help you get out of this situation that you're stuck in. In the way that you treat your dog, I know you're a kind and good soul. Stay strong, friend!! We believe in you!
going to be houseless again myself in LA once my school term ends next week. scared to death with nowhere to go and its too cold to stay where im at now. i feel this person's pain.
People fall through the cracks and in America the cracks are as wide as the Grand Canyon. I was abused, but I got lucky I've never had to be homeless, I have abused substances since I was 12 to cope with my pain...but I was able to hide it from the judgemental eyes of others behind closed doors. Now at 45 I have good enough Insurance through my job to be in Therapy and I'm starting to put my life back together. Its diabolical that the system doesn't help children who have obviously been abused & traumatized...instead it traumatizes & abuses them even more. I'm happy Reno has a dog for emotional support 💜 If I saw someone letting their dog piss on a homeless person or any vulnerable human Im gonna raise hell at them. Its not hard to understand why homeless people who have been through unimaginable suffering and abused & abandoned by so called family & society are angry and mistrustful of everyone around them...esp. living on the streets which its own horrific trauma day after day. Im truly shocked everyday for the lack of empathy and compassion people have for fellow human beings. Love to you Sir and your adorable Buddy Boy 💜💜
Thank you for giving Reno a platform to reach people. I can tell that he is a good person who really needs help. I hope he knows that if he can get better, he can go on to help a lot of other people too. Reno hang in there and don’t give up on a healthy happy life for you and your kids.
I am more compassionate towards the homeless community because of people like him and the others in these videos, thank you for sharing their stories 💜
When a person grows up without a loving/proper childhood, a part of them will always remain broken until they receive the compassion, care, love, guidance, encouragement, and protection that was denied them. 💔 Reno, I'm sorry for the hurt you've endured in your 32 years but now you have children of your own. Now is the time to change for your own children & in so doing; you will heal yourself. I encourage you to reach deep within yourself to do the hard work necessary to break the cycle of broken childhood. You can do this. 💞
@@veronicaharwick9013 Yes indeed! When people make a conscious decision to get help/do the hard work to become a better person and/or parent, find stability with a job but then get slammed with a high cost of living it just breaks my heart. Some states are less expensive but many are rising. When the cost of living is reduced then I believe we would see less homeless people, and better parenting.
I was abused all ways as a child, fist love broke promise and body shamed me, I’ve been alone since 16… guess how old i am now?…. P.s Not one birthday was celebrated with a girlfriend
@@McRemmyBaby I'm sorry that the world has not been a kind place for you. 💔 Sometimes it helps to anonymously lift up someone who is even less fortunate than yourself. It probably seems counterintuitive but it can be of some comfort to both parties. ☺
It’s hard to be homeless I’ve been there and I wish everyone could experience this kind of suffering so we could all have compassion. Addiction is an illness not a choice.
I live in patagonia argentine so...so far from this guy and his dog...and don't have a job....l just can help him with a trully prayer from the bottom of my heart!!!! Please some body help him...with a place to stay and feel some hope to be alive!!!! PLEASE IKNOW THAT OUT THERE MANY PEOPLE WITH GOOD INTENTIONS GOD BLESS THIS GUY AND WHO HELP HIM!!!!!!LOVE YOU ALL!!!
I wish that Reno's wishes come true. Such a good person, a dog lover (must be a good man), so down to earth and humble... Nothing but good to him and Buddy Boy.
I hope he can get back on his feet quickly. I was homeless for a bit when I had a psychotic episode and lost my job due to mental illness. I know how hard it is, and how easy it is to stay homeless when nobody is around to help.
@@renocram4365 Blessings from Ireland mate. It's easy for me to say this n that; but unless I have walked a mile in your shoes, I cannot feel your pain. But, I will say this... the drugs don't work. Remember, every bunch of roses has its fair share of pricks. This comment section is proof that all is full of love. Take care of you and your wee dog brother... I wanna share this song with you because I think you might be able to relate to it. Stay strong... I wish I had the words to inspire you. ✌ua-cam.com/video/ToQ0n3itoII/v-deo.html
My heart goes out to Reno. His eyes, there's something, stark and hurt. My heart breaks for him. I'm sure given the right fresh start for him he'd probably like to turn his life around. The person who let his dog go on him, man...Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Nobody on drugs wants their life to be like that. Smh. Literally anyone of us could be out there on the streets.
Hi Reno hope this reaches out to you as I know you're a subscriber. I never comment but for a strange reason feel compelled to do so: you are an intelligent man with the resilience that shows for your tenacity for life. You can pull yourself out of this no matter the shitty people you have come across. Your amazing idea for wanting to go into metalworks and set up your own jewelry is never too late man. I hope through Gods will you get a chance to work on it as you have shown an amazing love for life and kindness. I can feel you have it in you to bring yourself the much needed love from the broken childhood you've had. Much love Reno.
God bless you Reno. I am an ex-heroin addict. I was headed for death (died a few times but was saved). I don’t want to make this about me but there is hope. There is life after shooting dope. I lost so many friends to fentanyl. It’s so much more dangerous than when I was out there 15+ years ago. Please keep trying and never give up ❤ I needed methadone and then suboxone to get off. You may have already tried that but just another option. And seriously fuck the douche that let his dog piss on you. If I saw that I would end up in jail for assault.
Just out of interest did you progress to shooting up? There's other ways to consume drugs that don't have the same risks. I've used all sorts in my younger days but I never understood why people shoot up. You can just snort or smoke and you don't need to carry needles etc. I've injected steroids into a muscle for the gym but that was because the tablets rot your liver. That was 20 years ago.
God bless you Reno & pup. May God light your path to sobriety and a new foundation. My heart is so saddened as my eldest son is 31. #SaveOurChildren #saveourpeople
March 2020 I was homeless, couldn’t get in a shelter without a clean covid test. Which didn’t really exist at that moment. I get it. What was I supposed to do? I worked. Couldn’t afford $1800/month rent. Only I can save me, bc nobody else will
Reno, I love and respect you brother. We are the same age, and I was in and around Tucson in 06-08 attending a therapeutic boarding school for addiction treatment, called In Balance Ranch Academy. I'm now beyond grateful for my experience there, but at the time I would have rather have been hangin with you
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Reno. That's not easy. Gotta tell you, I don't agree with you that you're still using because you just don't want to be clean bad enough. I know you have power and can do great things, but some things are bigger than one person alone. Addiction is huge. You probably need to be in the right place and get the right help to kick it. I'm rooting for you.
Reno's right you have to want it more than anything and make it your entire lifes focus. That's when you stop resenting the work of recovery and get grateful. I really hope he gets the willingness to be willing. You can see he's a nice guy.
I just don’t understand, even tho I have seen many of these people. As a child I was been mercilessly. In the summer time I would spend months in my room where they wouldn’t let me put the lights on, brought me my food, and I had to sleep by 6 ( I was in 2nd grade by then) I wasn’t allowed to go to the bathroom at night or until the morning because he would be violent. I had an empty coffee can would dump the crayons out and pee in it then after he left in the morning I would empty it and put the crayons back. I told my sister what I did so she could do it too. She told on me. He didn’t need much of a reason to beat me. When he would beat me if I cried he would beat me more, if I didn’t cry he would say I didn’t have enough so he would beat me more. Vicious cycle. So much more…
Most homeless people are addicts & mentally ill. It’s a much much smaller percentage of homeless people who don’t have addiction & mental illness. They have it rough. It’s sad.
Most homeless people are sober. Most addicts are on housing and apartments. 1.4 million children under the age of 16 were homeless last year. The average age of a homeless person is 11.
@@InvisiblePeople The youth that you speak of is news to me. Your channel doesn’t show the majority then if it’s the youth. But if you consider people living with other people but don’t have a fixed address as NOT homeless than ok. The fact is that a lot of people without fixed addresses are also homeless. Those are the addicts your speaking of. & as for mental illness many homeless are also mentally ill. It’s a sad truth. I worked in a homeless shelter for roughly ten years. I deal closely with the homeless. My ex wife was homeless & diagnosed with psychosis. Some symptoms of mental illness are homelessness because they are willing to let go of everything. As I said it’s a sad case. But it’s the hardcore truth.
So many ppl carry only debit or credit cards these days. I make a point of always having some cash on me so I can donate to folks with signs. On hot summer days I also like to give them some cold fresh water from the store. In the winter, I’ve been known to give ppl a couple pair of socks & even gloves. I don’t say this to say oh aren’t I nice but to remind ppl this is what folks need. When I give a $20 bill to someone as I’ve been known to do (& I’m in no way well-to-do), I’ve been asked by passengers in my car what if they go buy drugs or alcohol with that? I just say, once I donate money to someone it’s there’s to do with as they wish. I am no one’s judge & jury or even enabler. If they use the money for drugs or alcohol, I only hope they’ll be well sooner than later. I also wish this country will start providing housing & health insurance & good food to all, to name just a few necessities that would be easy to pay for if we’d stop wasting our money on the war machine!✌🏼 “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”~Author Unknown
Reno you can do it! You are strong just getting through what you have endured would have killed other people and your sti!l standing! That's testament to your strength! That's how I can see your ability to get clean. I wish the best for you in finding a home. I was so angry when you mentioned that someone allowed their dog to pee on you 😠 don't worry tho! He will meet the maker one day and get his judgement!
Hi Reno. Kudos for "coming out!" Some thouhgts - keep in mind: I have had my share of shit. So, whatever happened: nobody forced you to keep on using drugs, you passed out on a lot of chances to change, you seem to be stuck on bygones. Again, no offence meant. Whatever happened, was clearly so traumatising to you that you should have had help coping with that, at those very moments. As a psychiatric nurse for 36 years I say that that kind of care for children whose parents are ..... , should be accesible to those children without any consent or payment of the same parents doing the damage, or some doctor consenting. I hope your producing will get you out. Post a link on that for support. B t w: love that you answer yourself to posts, and your dog is a heartstealer - so good to see you 2 together. (those bi-coloured eyes!) Stay strong Reno.
Well that’s the problem isn’t it Esther? Full Recovery requires 3-6-9 months of treatment. How’s Reno supposed to get that? No Offense. It’s effing cold outside, drugs are warm.
This story was so touching to me, because I live in the Tucson area, where he is from. He is around the age of my own two sons. I prayed and prayed for this young man. He really touched my heart. He deserved to be loved and cherished as a child. 💔His whole life would have been different. God bless him and relieve him of his struggles with addiction, and the heavy emotional burden he carries. Homeless people are made in God’s image, just like all the clean, housed people. “As you do unto the least of these, you have done unto me” said Jesus our Savior. I pray he can get a break and have a fresh start, in Jesus’ name.❤️
Do you know what the homeless number is I'm about to move there , la . I looked online all I could find was young adult shelters and women shelters ,also I do get payed I work so if you know of any ro and boards or like rooms or studios for rent that are affordable .let me know
Dear Mark and people for whom homelessness is visible, my boyfriend and me we are trying to help stray dogs and cats in Bulgaria varna . We are medical Students and for years give our best. Dear Mark please excuse us but inspired by you we Call ourselves invisible pets
Reno sounds as if he had a really rough childhood. This can affect a person for their entire lives. I can relate but I wasn't thrown out.... our family was fractured by divorce in 1968. I'm a survivor is all. I hope Reno can improve his circumstances because it can't be easy being homeless....& with his canine companion. It's so very sad. I am ♥️🙏 that you'll overcome & be able to make a life for yourself, though it's an uphill battle I'm sure. I use oxy every 4 to 6 hours because of chronic pain. I'm 65 & have many conditions. We're all 🙏for you! You're not alone because spiritually we're with you. It's not right that the powers that be don't do more to house people.
I bet this guy would be brilliant in a job if he could get clean and really stick at it. He seems intelligent, there's just that missing piece or pieces of the puzzle in order for him to thrive.
It seems like every person you interview has hope after you ask what their 3 wishes would be that maybe you're going to somehow get them out of their situation.
What is it about Los Angeles that there's so many homeless there? So many millionaires from Hollywood, but so many homeless in the same city. And, it's one of the more expensive cities in the country when there are so many millionaires who can afford to absorb lower rent rates, assuming they own rental properties. If each millionaire in Los Angeles gave even one million dollars, how many millions that would be to get the homeless housed. Also, those same millionaires can get together and give another one million dollars to open an apartment building that could have lower rents, plus a shelter to transition from homeless to that apartment building.
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So, the title says he’s a fentanyl addict, but your comment blames lack of affordable housing?
I recognize this man had terrible parents, but at some point you gotta stop blaming high rent, drugs, your parents and politicians.
It’s time to take accountability for your own actions.
How the f can he get a job to afford low income housing while he is an addict? If you can’t take of yourself you can’t take care of your dog! Give your dog a chance!
He's very articulate & self aware despite his circumstances. I could see him getting clean & becoming an advocate & helping others also.
Imagine being abused, neglected and traumatized only to be put into facilities for "bad" kids.
Thank You
Oh yes, people either get destroyed or created in those places. Speaking from personal experience I think such places have negative consequences for the civil society. Treat people like animals long enough and in turn they will turn into animals. But I don't blame us.
Well said, yeah exactly. Makes me furious.
its the money making cycle I guess. in Bulgaria the so called child protective services which I call abuser protective agency, is doing a full on investigation on my sister and how she raises her kid on behalf of false claims by the so called father, but dont bother even checking teh checkable things in his false claims and dont care that he doesnt pay child support. they just took the bribe and thats it. and every child like that makes money for the machine so they are pretty fine with that.
Reno, my heart goes out to you. I would never judge you. You look so much like my son. Please continue looking for assistance to get off drugs. You had such a unfair start in life as a child. Don't give up on your plans of getting a home. I don't know much about LA, but there has to be services that can get you on the right path. Please know there are many people watching your interview, that care about you. God bless you, young man.
He's happy being a predator in order to fulfill his drug addiction and your comment is just a long winded virtue signal.
@@seansezz I totally agree. You may not have had a good start in your life but it’s your responsibility to make your life what you want it to be. Chronic blaming of parents is a guaranteed recipe for continued unhappiness. He’s been antisocial from the get go and doesn’t want any other way of life. Homelessness is a propaganda word replacing the meaning of a “bum.”
@@5thdimension625 I work, sleep on a cot, shower at the YMCA, and have almost enough saved to buy a van or rent an apartment or room. The worst part of being homeless is having to avoid these scumbag fentanyl/meth addicts who will steal your shit and stab you in a heartbeat.
@@seansezz I totally agree, they’re a menace to society. Keep working and doing your routine, things will get better for you. Hold your mindset up to the light. 👍🙏✌️
@@5thdimension625Why has it increased so much in the last 30 years? The government collects taxes and have plenty money for wars. They could house people with a tiny fraction of the military budget. He shouldn't be penalised for using drugs. At the same time it's upto him to get a job. I know lawyers who earn 150k a year plus and use drugs and drink. It's a societal issue and the government not taking the necessary action. If the government doesn't help people then they might aswell not exist.
Yes, we need to help all homeless. Kindness cost you nothing, so be kind.
Spoken like someone who's never lived around homeless. There will always be homeless, it's not even about the money
It cost the tax payers over 24 BILLION in taxes so corrupt nonprofits can make $$$$
You are truly an inspiration to be a better and more compassionate person.
But he said it best " I don't know how to get back on my feet" that's something we as a community should be able to help.
Agree- how do you think that can change? Meaning what’s out there for solutions seem to be hit/miss….
@@planetwalker798 National get someone back on their feet day. Why not.
You can really see the child in Reno's eyes.
MY FRIEND, I CALL IT, " A BOY BRAIN "??? THEY ARE AN ADULT BY AGE, BUT NOT MENTALLY DEVELOPED. NOT RETARDED, JUST A YOUTHS MIND. SADLY, NO FATHER FIGURE TO GIVE WISDOM AND LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU.
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I see pain & sadness. I'm praying for you Reno. 🙏
I see dope in his eye. You ask alot of a person to go from dope to God. To far of a swing of the pendulum. Get this guy sheltered, everytime he wants dope give him some pot, until he free of the addictive stuff. Then send him to a job he can do, that pays him enough to live. Requiring people to suddenly become church goers dosent work. Put them somewhere between hard drugs and god. Like a regular person lives somewhere in between the two extremes.
what u sayin??
@@losmillonetasrecds3401what doesn't make sense about it? It's pretty simple.
Wow. For the life this gentleman has lived through so far, he is very articulate. I believe in him-he will get clean. I wish I had the resources to help homeless folks but will do my best to make at least a small donation as soon as I can. Thnx for another compassionate interview. This is a great channel!
This isn't directed at you specifically but I feel the word "clean" is very stigmatizing if coming from non-drug users. It implies drug users are dirty when using drugs/not in recovery.
Nonetheless I can see through this and recognize your comment is made with compassion and overall positivity. Just some food for thought 😄
@@lucasstanding6510 abstinence is a better and more compassionate term :)
@@lucasstanding6510 Lucas, my daughter is a heavy addict but has a great attitude; didn’t go through a traumatizing childhood but her adulthood choices & boyfriends were traumatizing. Anyway, she uses the term “clean” to refer to the years she’s been off drugs she was addicted to & uses the word “sober” to refer to the years she’s been off alcohol. I hear what you’re saying though. I will be more conscientious about using the term abstain or abstinence in the future. I’m curious as to why my daughter uses the word clean so freely. In any case, you seem like a super compassionate human being. Stay standing.✊🏼
@@marirose19 I'm a drug user myself and I work very closely with my local community's harm reduction & recovery programming. I don't claim to be able to represent everyone, but because stigma flows from non-drug users to drug users, it doesn't carry the same power when people use the word "clean" to refer to themselves versus when others use the term to label them. Additionally, some people who use drugs may also self-stigmatize, intentionally or not. Unfortunately there is often stigma within and between people who use drugs (an example of this I see far too often is people who use one drug stigmatizing other types of drug use - e.g., abusing alcohol while regarding meth use as "worse" or criminal)
At the end of the day if your daughter explicitly asks you to use the word clean, you may choose to heed this advice when referring to her, but I recommend avoiding the term to refer to people who use drugs more generally (such as the person in this video). All drug users will have different preferences but the consensus is that there is stigmatizing language worth avoiding unless explicitly asked to use that language for a given individual.
I'm not trying to police what language you use of course - do whatever you want. I'm really just trying to raise awareness of how language can produce stigma more generally :)
I appreciate you having this conversation and I can tell you are very compassionate as well. I hope you and your daughter are both doing well during this crazy time!
@@lucasstanding6510 Lucas, I very much understand how ppl self-stigmatize. I’ve seen it happen in other groups that have nothing to do with drugs or alcohol use. An example would be someone with mental illness calling others “crazy” and using that term on a regular basis.
I think I am going to have to simply let it be when my daughter uses the term “clean and sober” or just “clean” bc she doesn’t really like when I say anything that might be different than her POV. She gets angry with me very easily yet a friend of hers or her sister can say the exact same thing & she’s cool as a cucumber & accepting of their words & about whatever has been said.
I can’t ask her sister to talk to her about this for multiple reasons I won’t go into, suffice it to say it’s not for lack of caring on her sister’s part. My daughter definitely is big on the term though bc she celebrates her anniversary with that word every year.
I’ve had to bite my tongue about many things when it comes to her; this will be another. I’ll begin to model using the term abstain and abstinence and who knows? Maybe she’ll pick up on it. For now I’m glad she has continued to abstain bc her life was a living hell & now she’s developed coping mechanisms that are incredibly useful for her in multiple ways & on multiple levels.
I didn’t feel like you were policing my language. I think raising awareness & education is critical in life. I’ve actually found this exchange with you quite interesting and you did raise my awareness. And what is life if you can’t learn something new each day? Lol. No, seriously. I truly appreciate your authenticity & kindness. All too often YT comments can devolve into bickering that benefits no one. So ty for being kind.
I hope you too are handling things well during this challenging time in the world. May you continue to do what’s best for you and even have whatever your three wishes are come true.🌀✌🏼🫂
What a good guy - and my heart breaks for Reno. Hang in there, and have compassion for yourself. Like you said, you are just like everyone else but have been dealt some bad cards.
Thank You
God bless him, I feel so bad these people have no one :(
It's the eyes for me. So much sadness and pain. It breaks my heart. You have truly been dealt some bad cards in your life Reno, but I'm hopeful that this is not your end station! You have already survived so much, I truly hope life gets better for you and your sweet dog. I know it's more than just "willpower", but I wish you all the strength in the world to overcome your addiction and hopefully meet some people that can help you get out of this situation that you're stuck in. In the way that you treat your dog, I know you're a kind and good soul. Stay strong, friend!! We believe in you!
My life just as bad if not worse, same eyes
@@McRemmyBaby you’re a legend. I see you dude.
You can see this guy is so friendly. But life made him very hard. Some other people would cry. He is still a tough guy! Wish you the best Reno!
going to be houseless again myself in LA once my school term ends next week. scared to death with nowhere to go and its too cold to stay where im at now. i feel this person's pain.
I’m sorry to hear this. Have you inquired with the school to see about any options or leads?
I know I’m 4 months late, but I hope your up and at them.
Damn. Dude is younger than me.
He really had a rough childhood, so many parents destroy their sons/daughters life’s without realizing it.
I didn't hear his age, how old is he? I assumed around 36.
@@whoareyoutoaccuseme If im not mistaken, he is 32.
Child hood trauma seems to be a common theme for drugs and homelessness. Carrying the emotional baggage.
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Agree. It’s the FOUNDATION for adulthood. If it is screwed up, and you don’t know that until down the road….
People fall through the cracks and in America the cracks are as wide as the Grand Canyon. I was abused, but I got lucky I've never had to be homeless, I have abused substances since I was 12 to cope with my pain...but I was able to hide it from the judgemental eyes of others behind closed doors. Now at 45 I have good enough Insurance through my job to be in Therapy and I'm starting to put my life back together. Its diabolical that the system doesn't help children who have obviously been abused & traumatized...instead it traumatizes & abuses them even more. I'm happy Reno has a dog for emotional support 💜 If I saw someone letting their dog piss on a homeless person or any vulnerable human Im gonna raise hell at them. Its not hard to understand why homeless people who have been through unimaginable suffering and abused & abandoned by so called family & society are angry and mistrustful of everyone around them...esp. living on the streets which its own horrific trauma day after day. Im truly shocked everyday for the lack of empathy and compassion people have for fellow human beings. Love to you Sir and your adorable Buddy Boy 💜💜
Thank you for giving Reno a platform to reach people. I can tell that he is a good person who really needs help. I hope he knows that if he can get better, he can go on to help a lot of other people too. Reno hang in there and don’t give up on a healthy happy life for you and your kids.
Thank You
Well said Heather! Yes, let’s all send good thoughts his way. Donations, even if everyone gave $1….
One of the best interviews you've done on this channel! Thank u Reno for sharing ur story! God Bless you.
agreed
I am more compassionate towards the homeless community because of people like him and the others in these videos, thank you for sharing their stories 💜
You and your doggie really deserve a better life. Your eyes are so beautiful. I wish you all the best with all my heart.
Trudie from Germany
He seems such a nice guy & his dog is beautiful, god love him 🙏🐕🙏🐕🙏🐕🙏🐕🙏🐕🙏🐕
When a person grows up without a loving/proper childhood, a part of them will always remain broken until they receive the compassion, care, love, guidance, encouragement, and protection that was denied them. 💔
Reno, I'm sorry for the hurt you've endured in your 32 years but now you have children of your own. Now is the time to change for your own children & in so doing; you will heal yourself. I encourage you to reach deep within yourself to do the hard work necessary to break the cycle of broken childhood. You can do this. 💞
Completely agree! I would add that affordable housing and wages are part of the solution as well.
@@tonyaharrington9061 Affordable housing and a living wage should be available to all. Agreed. ☺
@@veronicaharwick9013 Yes indeed! When people make a conscious decision to get help/do the hard work to become a better person and/or parent, find stability with a job but then get slammed with a high cost of living it just breaks my heart. Some states are less expensive but many are rising. When the cost of living is reduced then I believe we would see less homeless people, and better parenting.
I was abused all ways as a child, fist love broke promise and body shamed me, I’ve been alone since 16… guess how old i am now?….
P.s
Not one birthday was celebrated with a girlfriend
@@McRemmyBaby I'm sorry that the world has not been a kind place for you. 💔
Sometimes it helps to anonymously lift up someone who is even less fortunate than yourself. It probably seems counterintuitive but it can be of some comfort to both parties. ☺
What a wonderful man ❤️ He deserves only the best and all of my thoughts and prayers are with him ❤️ I hope he finds the most beautiful home ASAP ❤️
Reno, I admire you! Please don't give up trying
You are very caring and intelligent, you will get through this. God bless you and your dog.
It’s hard to be homeless I’ve been there and I wish everyone could experience this kind of suffering so we could all have compassion. Addiction is an illness not a choice.
Bless his soul.
I live in patagonia argentine so...so far from this guy and his dog...and don't have a job....l just can help him with a trully prayer from the bottom of my heart!!!! Please some body help him...with a place to stay and feel some hope to be alive!!!! PLEASE IKNOW THAT OUT THERE MANY PEOPLE WITH GOOD INTENTIONS GOD BLESS THIS GUY AND WHO HELP HIM!!!!!!LOVE YOU ALL!!!
A life filled with so much neglect and pain May u and your doggie find shelter & prosperity in this life🙏🏽💯
Jesus please protect and guide this man to a better future
God bless this man. He has been thru hell.
Stay strong and God bless. When you are clean one day, find your children. They are waiting for you. ~Vancouver, BC🇨🇦
Thank You
Too many people drag a sad story. This Guy didn t have Luck, i hope he will be helped and cover of love, and blessed.
God bless you . ❤ ❤❤❤
You can beat this Reno my nephew beat drugs after ,17 yrs. With God's help you can do I believe in you God bless
Thanks for sharing, great interview 🙏
I wish that Reno's wishes come true.
Such a good person, a dog lover (must be a good man), so down to earth and humble... Nothing but good to him and Buddy Boy.
I hope he can get back on his feet quickly. I was homeless for a bit when I had a psychotic episode and lost my job due to mental illness. I know how hard it is, and how easy it is to stay homeless when nobody is around to help.
32 years young 💔so sad. His eyes are full of pain.
Thank You
@@renocram4365 Blessings from Ireland mate. It's easy for me to say this n that; but unless I have walked a mile in your shoes, I cannot feel your pain. But, I will say this... the drugs don't work. Remember, every bunch of roses has its fair share of pricks. This comment section is proof that all is full of love. Take care of you and your wee dog brother... I wanna share this song with you because I think you might be able to relate to it. Stay strong... I wish I had the words to inspire you. ✌ua-cam.com/video/ToQ0n3itoII/v-deo.html
@@renocram4365 i never had a girlfriend and was abused all ways as a child , with no video or comment
My heart goes out to Reno. His eyes, there's something, stark and hurt. My heart breaks for him. I'm sure given the right fresh start for him he'd probably like to turn his life around. The person who let his dog go on him, man...Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Nobody on drugs wants their life to be like that. Smh. Literally anyone of us could be out there on the streets.
I never had a girlfriend
Hang in there Reno! I've been homeless before too, might end up that way again soon. Thanks for sharing your story, bless you!
I will pray for him and hope he turns to Jesus. He saved me. All things are possible with the love of Jesus.
Hi Reno hope this reaches out to you as I know you're a subscriber. I never comment but for a strange reason feel compelled to do so: you are an intelligent man with the resilience that shows for your tenacity for life. You can pull yourself out of this no matter the shitty people you have come across. Your amazing idea for wanting to go into metalworks and set up your own jewelry is never too late man. I hope through Gods will you get a chance to work on it as you have shown an amazing love for life and kindness. I can feel you have it in you to bring yourself the much needed love from the broken childhood you've had. Much love Reno.
It is so heart wrenching to hear what has happened to ya Reno…
He could probably be whatever he set his mind to with just a little help, he's intelligent and very aware without a doubt.
God bless you Reno. I am an ex-heroin addict. I was headed for death (died a few times but was saved). I don’t want to make this about me but there is hope. There is life after shooting dope. I lost so many friends to fentanyl. It’s so much more dangerous than when I was out there 15+ years ago. Please keep trying and never give up ❤ I needed methadone and then suboxone to get off. You may have already tried that but just another option.
And seriously fuck the douche that let his dog piss on you. If I saw that I would end up in jail for assault.
Just out of interest did you progress to shooting up? There's other ways to consume drugs that don't have the same risks. I've used all sorts in my younger days but I never understood why people shoot up. You can just snort or smoke and you don't need to carry needles etc. I've injected steroids into a muscle for the gym but that was because the tablets rot your liver. That was 20 years ago.
@@Silverado1234what is wrong with you?....why would you say all of this to a recovering drug addict? Hopefully Karma doesn't bite you in the behind.
Reno is a good dude. Boy was he dealt a bad hand in childhood. God bless you, Reno. I hope you soon get clean and have the life you deserve.
I fly the sign myself, I'm 2 years used to it, the first day I cried
Luv ya Jimmy. You’re the best.
The dudes more Visible than Most, Respect Reno blessings🙏
It's so much shocking to see that how ppl are living on the streets of a developed country still in 2022.
I live in Australia, I can’t believe how The USA treats people who don’t have a house. The Greed is out of its FUCKIN MIND, I’m sorry.
God Bless these poor children.
God bless you Reno & pup. May God light your path to sobriety and a new foundation. My heart is so saddened as my eldest son is 31. #SaveOurChildren #saveourpeople
I can see the pain in his eyes, this hurts me.
This one had me balling like a baby. He reminds me of my friend who OD'd on fentanyl about 5 years ago.
Bless you Reno ❤🥺🤞
March 2020 I was homeless, couldn’t get in a shelter without a clean covid test. Which didn’t really exist at that moment. I get it. What was I supposed to do? I worked. Couldn’t afford $1800/month rent. Only I can save me, bc nobody else will
Reno, I love and respect you brother. We are the same age, and I was in and around Tucson in 06-08 attending a therapeutic boarding school for addiction treatment, called In Balance Ranch Academy. I'm now beyond grateful for my experience there, but at the time I would have rather have been hangin with you
Bless you bro,and your dog.
Jesus hearing about him seeing his brother laying there breaks my heart.
Bless brotha, love ya.
Very interesting story ! Nice post. Thanks for sharing this.
Sending love man.
I pray he gets better!
Have a wonderful day Mark God 🙏 bless
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Reno. That's not easy. Gotta tell you, I don't agree with you that you're still using because you just don't want to be clean bad enough. I know you have power and can do great things, but some things are bigger than one person alone. Addiction is huge. You probably need to be in the right place and get the right help to kick it. I'm rooting for you.
Reno's right you have to want it more than anything and make it your entire lifes focus. That's when you stop resenting the work of recovery and get grateful. I really hope he gets the willingness to be willing. You can see he's a nice guy.
No one loved him. It's the adults that messed this young man up? Why do people mistreat children? It's just so unfair for him!
RESPECT!!!!!!
10:57 look at the people in the background. This is all coordinated. From the shelters, to the workplace, to public assistance.
Sane and rational.
I hope this guy is able to get the help he needs and get on the right path.
I wish him the best marijuana is still illegal in Minnesota 2023
I just don’t understand, even tho I have seen many of these people. As a child I was been mercilessly. In the summer time I would spend months in my room where they wouldn’t let me put the lights on, brought me my food, and I had to sleep by 6
( I was in 2nd grade by then)
I wasn’t allowed to go to the bathroom at night or until the morning because he would be violent. I had an empty coffee can would dump the crayons out and pee in it then after he left in the morning I would empty it and put the crayons back. I told my sister what I did so she could do it too. She told on me. He didn’t need much of a reason to beat me. When he would beat me if I cried he would beat me more, if I didn’t cry he would say I didn’t have enough so he would beat me more. Vicious cycle. So much more…
He's an evil piece of dirt and you didn't deserve ANY of that.
Most homeless people are addicts & mentally ill. It’s a much much smaller percentage of homeless people who don’t have addiction & mental illness. They have it rough. It’s sad.
Most homeless people are sober. Most addicts are on housing and apartments. 1.4 million children under the age of 16 were homeless last year. The average age of a homeless person is 11.
@@InvisiblePeople The youth that you speak of is news to me. Your channel doesn’t show the majority then if it’s the youth. But if you consider people living with other people but don’t have a fixed address as NOT homeless than ok. The fact is that a lot of people without fixed addresses are also homeless. Those are the addicts your speaking of. & as for mental illness many homeless are also mentally ill. It’s a sad truth. I worked in a homeless shelter for roughly ten years. I deal closely with the homeless. My ex wife was homeless & diagnosed with psychosis. Some symptoms of mental illness are homelessness because they are willing to let go of everything. As I said it’s a sad case. But it’s the hardcore truth.
Wishing him the best 🙏
I love Reno. Maybe worst of all, police and legal department deciding to tear his new family’s life apart was greatest abuse of all.
So many ppl carry only debit or credit cards these days. I make a point of always having some cash on me so I can donate to folks with signs. On hot summer days I also like to give them some cold fresh water from the store. In the winter, I’ve been known to give ppl a couple pair of socks & even gloves. I don’t say this to say oh aren’t I nice but to remind ppl this is what folks need.
When I give a $20 bill to someone as I’ve been known to do (& I’m in no way well-to-do), I’ve been asked by passengers in my car what if they go buy drugs or alcohol with that? I just say, once I donate money to someone it’s there’s to do with as they wish. I am no one’s judge & jury or even enabler. If they use the money for drugs or alcohol, I only hope they’ll be well sooner than later.
I also wish this country will start providing housing & health insurance & good food to all, to name just a few necessities that would be easy to pay for if we’d stop wasting our money on the war machine!✌🏼
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”~Author Unknown
Yeah the damn war machine is more important than greed and societal degradation. This needs to change!!!
Reno you can do it! You are strong just getting through what you have endured would have killed other people and your sti!l standing! That's testament to your strength! That's how I can see your ability to get clean.
I wish the best for you in finding a home.
I was so angry when you mentioned that someone allowed their dog to pee on you 😠 don't worry tho! He will meet the maker one day and get his judgement!
Thank you
Hi Reno. Kudos for "coming out!" Some thouhgts - keep in mind: I have had my share of shit. So, whatever happened: nobody forced you to keep on using drugs, you passed out on a lot of chances to change, you seem to be stuck on bygones. Again, no offence meant. Whatever happened, was clearly so traumatising to you that you should have had help coping with that, at those very moments. As a psychiatric nurse for 36 years I say that that kind of care for children whose parents are ..... , should be accesible to those children without any consent or payment of the same parents doing the damage, or some doctor consenting. I hope your producing will get you out. Post a link on that for support. B t w: love that you answer yourself to posts, and your dog is a heartstealer - so good to see you 2 together. (those bi-coloured eyes!) Stay strong Reno.
Well that’s the problem isn’t it Esther? Full Recovery requires 3-6-9 months of treatment. How’s Reno supposed to get that? No Offense. It’s effing cold outside, drugs are warm.
If I was him is just sell drugs to get myself off the streets
“Marijuana is a gateway drug”….. yeah for cops to fuck your life up
This story was so touching to me, because I live in the Tucson area, where he is from. He is around the age of my own two sons. I prayed and prayed for this young man. He really touched my heart. He deserved to be loved and cherished as a child. 💔His whole life would have been different. God bless him and relieve him of his struggles with addiction, and the heavy emotional burden he carries.
Homeless people are made in God’s image, just like all the clean, housed people. “As you do unto the least of these, you have done unto me” said Jesus our Savior. I pray he can get a break and have a fresh start, in Jesus’ name.❤️
Homeless are people too. No reason for disrespect none.
This guy broke my heart.
Do you know what the homeless number is I'm about to move there , la . I looked online all I could find was young adult shelters and women shelters ,also I do get payed I work so if you know of any ro and boards or like rooms or studios for rent that are affordable .let me know
someone I know who is rich and when he is stressed he pays homeless person to become a his punching bag for few minutes.
Mucha suerte. Te deseo lo mejor, amigo.
All the best to you & blessings Reno 🥰
I wish I would have never took an opiate. This Fent is taking us out.
Thank You and No Doubt.
@@renocram4365 I hope things are going ok for ya!💛
Hey my birthday is March 11th as well! I love my fellow pisces!
I was delivered PTL I will pray for you God bless 🙌you
My heart goes out to u Reno wish i could help
Dear Mark and people for whom homelessness is visible, my boyfriend and me we are trying to help stray dogs and cats in Bulgaria varna . We are medical Students and for years give our best. Dear Mark please excuse us but inspired by you we Call ourselves invisible pets
Reno sounds as if he had a really rough childhood. This can affect a person for their entire lives. I can relate but I wasn't thrown out.... our family was fractured by divorce in 1968. I'm a survivor is all. I hope Reno can improve his circumstances because it can't be easy being homeless....& with his canine companion. It's so very sad. I am ♥️🙏 that you'll overcome & be able to make a life for yourself, though it's an uphill battle I'm sure. I use oxy every 4 to 6 hours because of chronic pain. I'm 65 & have many conditions. We're all 🙏for you! You're not alone because spiritually we're with you. It's not right that the powers that be don't do more to house people.
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So sad. Homeless or not.. they deserve respect.
You like dogs and seems to have a good memory, two wonderful things
I bet this guy would be brilliant in a job if he could get clean and really stick at it. He seems intelligent, there's just that missing piece or pieces of the puzzle in order for him to thrive.
It seems like every person you interview has hope after you ask what their 3 wishes would be that maybe you're going to somehow get them out of their situation.
Furiosa also had a lot of childhood trauma.
...from Mad Max ...great movie.
there was more loving and less judging, the world would be a much better place
What is it about Los Angeles that there's so many homeless there? So many millionaires from Hollywood, but so many homeless in the same city. And, it's one of the more expensive cities in the country when there are so many millionaires who can afford to absorb lower rent rates, assuming they own rental properties. If each millionaire in Los Angeles gave even one million dollars, how many millions that would be to get the homeless housed. Also, those same millionaires can get together and give another one million dollars to open an apartment building that could have lower rents, plus a shelter to transition from homeless to that apartment building.
His life’s better than mine, i spent my life completely alone