Her saying "the walk to nowhere" really made me so sad. I have been homeless with my two children and husband. We stayed at a shelter for 3 months. But we were one of the lucky ones. Found an apartment and have never looked back. I hope she finds a place of her own soon. And she has every right to cry. If you have never walked the walk of homeless then you have no right to judge.
I hate how ignorant and sheltered people are! Not all homeless are the severely mentally ill or drug addicts! Sometimes, good people just continue to get trampled over. They did all the right things society expected out of them and they still get a crap shit deal! I use to always remind people that "it doesn't take brains to make big bucks." And that's the truth! You could be extremely bright, gifted, but if you have crappy family (or no family at all), no real friends or "people" skills, you could easily be homeless at some point in your life!
@@doodledan86 Most homeless people living in California are ignorant. Why do they move to California if they can't afford to do so? This White lady is a good example. She's only been living there for 17 years according to the video. Why doesn't she go back home to Alabama or Missouri or wherever she moved from? All these out-of-state White folk move to L.A., then liberals expect us to feel bad for them. Like I tell others, Los Angeles beach neighborhoods aren't for everyone. And yes, most of the Whites who still live in L.A. are from a different state. The reason why the Non-Hispanic White population seems to be around 28% according to the Census is BECAUSE of the large Middle Eastern (Armenian, Iranian, Turkish, Arab, Afghan, Jewish) and North African population. These groups are counted as "White" for statistical purposes.
Alelae. THAT was tacky of you to say.. section 8 is for people who need it you dummy. at least they got off their ass to apply for it and wait year's to get a slot for section 8. not everyone has it made like YOU miss perfect.. its people like YOU that KArma headed your way
@@alelaeduplasey9468 You really have a lot to learn. You should watch the whole series on this channel before making obtuse comments. I have found the laziest people holding jobs. They have job security, have a regular paycheck, a job that doesn't ask for much. Therefore act no better than a bump on the log and make no effort to better themselves, even with speech. Homelessness is totally different ballgame psychologically. It can happen to anyone, even once successful engineers and businessmen. Sometimes it's a string of bad decisions where the chickens came home to roost.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis, peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
@@BambiHI07 There always has to be that one person who makes it a point to judge and make assumptions, instead of taking the story at face value, and figuring out how to help, if possible.
“You just wake up and wait for it to be over to do it all over again” Getting through the day must be so tiring and the walk to nowhere must feel so lonely. I pray for her🥺😭
That point gets brought up in a lot of comments in these videos. I agree. But a lot of times people are shunned by family members due to their distressed situation. I believe most do have families, but few want to ask for help.
@Ali Erkmen I've been studying the 5th Commandment. When you don't honor (stay with, help, obey, take care of) your parents, the result is inexorable: everything will go wrong and your life will be shorter. You described the path most of us take, looking for more money and superficial pleasures, leaving behind our family and friends. All of this was taught by Satan and we believed his lies.
And these replies support my original post. It's sad if they don't have family and it's sad if they do and for whatever reason can't or won't be helped by them. I can't even imagine.
@@jenemac Some of you sound incredibly innocent and naive with very little real experience of the world. The fact that you see "family" as the answer to homelessness makes me laugh. Most homeless people have their core problem rooted in their experience of family, this is to say that their problems commenced way back in childhood because family did NOT prove to be the protective safe haven that society claims it is. I work with homeless people here in Europe and over 80% of homeless people have been abused in childhood. Abuse derails a child and they spend the rest of their childhood and their entire adulthood trying to get back on track emotionally. Until they can do this they will never again function as an unbroken human being. Their mind is always partially preoccupied by imagining and planning new ways to get themselves back on track as a person, leaving less capacity for rational thinking, for forming and maintaining healthy relationships, or for concentration on studies and other self-serving and progressive achievements. Why not broaden your minds and volunteer to work with homeless people? Until you do this you will continue to exhibit the lack of understanding and lack of empathy you are showing here. Dare to step outside of your overly protected ring-fenced world and learn what this world is really all about outside of your insular and safe existence. Yes your narrow-minded opinions count as much as the next person's. But remember, opinion is the lowest form of knowledge, and empathy is the highest. Have a nice day.
I wish everyone would listen to stories like this, instead of worrying about if they drive the nicest cars, live in the most fancy house. I’m ashamed to say I have a relative who is like that. I have deterioration of my spine, live on 770.00/month and appreciate what I have. My heart goes out to this woman. 😞.
Donna Tierney Hi Donna! Was this directed to me? If so, thank you, but I’m 65 and was raised by the best parents. I worked for years with Special Needs Individuals and loved it. I hate I was taken off work . I will do anything for anyone to help them if I can. Bless you!
This is heartbreaking 💔 I live paycheck to paycheck and it’s hard. This can happen to anyone. Please be kind to the homeless. Don’t give up dear. Those fur babies depend on you. You gotta live for them. 😣😔💔
Bless your heart! MsEllaM. I see homelessness every day. The "compassionate government" has not solved the problem and only exasperated it. I think it is left to us individuals to help the homeless. Be it a gift of money or even offering a place to stay for the night. I know may people are afraid to open up to the homeless because of the the crazy element that populate that community. We all need to do what we can for our fellow humans. Just a little gift is a start.
0:59 - "I really feel like I'm dead because every day-to-day is not, you know, alive. When you wake up you just wait for it to be over". I've been blessed to never be homeless but I wrestle with depression and I completely relate to that feeling. I hope she is able to get off the streets soon and back into an apartment whether it be her old one or some place new.
Invisible People I read the biography of a man who was in a concentration camp. He noted that for many, having had everything stripped from them, including the ability to know their future, THE DAYS GO SLOW, AND THE WEEKS GO FAST. Also, that they were completely alienated from the world they had once been in, to the extent that they could no longer identify with it. These experiences seem to be common to the oppressed. and persecuted. May God deliver this woman and her beloved pets from this situation, and until then, may He protect them.
John B, I can relate to my brothers plight, but it does not mean I have to take it on to the point that it wrecks my own life. Carry on and be compassionate.
Totally 💙 breaking. I am speechless. This poor woman was abused/used/discarded by some "partner". A person must be able to keep their dignity....50+ with a 16 yr old cat and a dog, aged 9 to care for. How to move forward??????????? !!!!!!!!! This is a real dilemma for Alicia and the many others. Wish someone would step in and offer this woman an opportunity.
the system works to prioritize the most vulnerable. I understand that, but homeless people like Alicia, if they don't get help NOW - they will become one of the most vulnerable.
Invisible People. I get it Mark. Can you see the smoke coming out of my ears???? Look at the comments below. We need to really do more. THANKS FOR REMOVING THOSE COMMENTS FROM THE SANCTIMONIOUS CREEP RE: CIG
@@malkaringel7864 This homeless White lady is an out-of-stater. She MOVED to Los Angeles from the South or Midwest or East Coast. I grew up in L.A., so I know what I'm talking about. If she doesn't want to be homeless, she can always go back home, OR find a cheaper area to live in. It's funny how people like you get fooled into thinking that Whites are native to the L.A. region. Most of the original Whites have LONG since moved out. The ones that are left are either super rich, or homeless folk from out-of-state. While the U.S. Census may tell you otherwise, that's because they include all of the Middle East and North Africa when constructing the racial category "White." Don't believe me, just look it up.
@@malkaringel7864 I never said you were racist lol. My point was to educate you and others about how the U.S. Census definition of "Non-Hispanic White" is pretty expansive. Includes Middle Easterners(Armenians, Turks, Iranians, Arabs, Israelis, Afghans,etc.), North Africans, and even mixed Whites. These groups exist in fairly large numbers throughout So Cal. In fact, if it wasn't for these groups being included as "White," the Non-Hispanic White population of Los Angeles would be barely around 8-9 percent.
Although this interview happened 2 years ago, this lady's story broke my heart. I sat here and listened to her story and cried with her and for her. I sure hope that by now, Oct 2020, she has made it off the street and has become a success story. Praying for her!!!
the ridiculous thing is that homeless people are some of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet in your life. Some of the best people I have met were homeless and blessing them with a few dollars and food ends up making my day.. Giving is receiving and if you haven't figured that out yet your soul will be homeless when you die and every homeless person will have a huge house in heaven.
When she said she never imagined she would be in this situation, I felt ice run in my veins. There are a lot of us out here who are but steps away from being in her situation. I feel like I'm noticing more and more homeless people out there this past year. I appreciate these interviews! I'm learning quite a bit and questioning how I can be of help perhaps.
This was one of your best interviews ever. When I lived and worked in Las Vegas, there was a large homeless population. We would cook and hand out real food that they appreciated. I also spoke to many of them and listened to their stories. Some incredible and heartbreaking things. Not all of the invisible people are worthless druggies. I really feel compassion for this nice lady. Thanks for your continued message on UA-cam.
She was so desperate for help. I heard every word she said. You mention it often in our chats. She absolutely deserves help. Housing is the key but there's no help. It makes me angry. I hope she gets help. It's so incredibly sad.
Not Used I don't live in Cali, do you? I agree the dems in Cali are a major part of the problem. The people of Cali need to protest and change their votes. It unconscionable the situation in a WEALTHY state no less.
She describes something that I went through when I was homeless in July 2011. I don't know how to be homeless either. I was fortunate to have a part time job, so that payed for my storage. I often went back to that storage facility, not always to get what I needed from my belongings, but just to be close to them (belongings). By the Spring of 2013 I was able, through hard work, to get a market place apartment and have been working hard ever since.
Yes, it's horrible. Don't ever come here. And don't let any of your countrymen either. In fact, want some of them back? Maybe then we'd have more Section 8 housing for people like Alicia, the people it was built for.
Trevor Noah - shame on USA?? It’s not America’s fault, it’s the choices many have made with wrong people in their life ( being a victim), drugs, alcoholism, losing their job, expensive housing, etc. I feel bad for the homeless with no family or friends to turn to - I’m thankful for my home, friends & family! God bless this poor soul, I will pray for her & the thousands like her
@@madambutterfly7513 Shame on US government because they are not making any effort do help homeless people, getting a home from sec8 prolly can take years. I wish someone make home for all homeless people and make a proper system.
She is my age..its really sad..because im on the vergw of homelessness too..im on 3 different housing wait lists and have been for 3 years almost here in Seattle..i havw a pet that is 9years old and i dont know where i would stay..its too bad there isnt lockers aet up where people could lock their stuff up so it would be safe and they wouldn't.have to carry it around.all day .. Im so mad right now..and so sad as well..😒
@Pearl Perlita Venegas i really would love to..but my Mother is now in a care facility here..shw had a small stroke in Sept. and my last child is going to College locally and needs to stay with me..❤
Lockers are very much a need in the homeless community. It makes it much harder to get a job when you are dragging your stuff around. Also because their backpacks and id are so frequently stolen.
Bless her pure heart - Her dog immediately noticed her pain and barked as soon as she started crying. I hope someone comes across her in person and does something to help her out! I’m so sorry!
Something has gone badly wrong in our society in the last 30 years. You're either rich or you're getting fleeced by the system. Is it me also but people are stuck in their own little bubble they're just not bothered about helping other People out such as this lady?
A GoFundMe may raise a few thousand dollars. Unless a person has steady revenue, they cannot get off the streets and start off the streets. That said, you and everyone viewing this video can advocate for more support services in your community. A GoFundMe will not end someone's homelessness but we all can work to end homelessness!
A go fund me could help someone get off the streets by giving them a home to live in. A place to shower etc to look descent for job interviews. You can't do that on the street....
GoFundMe at best will raise a few thousand dollars for a years time. Most of the funds come in $20 every few days. It’s not sustainable enough to get people off the streets
@@InvisiblePeople Maybe so, but these people here could get money to travel out of a democrat state where democrats choose not to take care of their own people. Maybe set up something where you are locally and get these people set up for section 8 housing in a republican ran state??
OMG... I have watched this twice. If I was within 100 miles, I'd find her... Not sure how much I could help, but I could give her a hug and talk to her. She needs some HOPE, like so many others on the streets. 😔
@@MJSinger10 You could help by telling her to move back to wherever she came from. Tell me, why did she even MOVE to Venice Beach if she couldn't afford it? Is beach weather really that high on her priority list? And yes, I can clearly tell that she's an out-of-stater.
@@miriambingamon7577 She's over 50, so living there for 17 years is nothing. I know people in their 60s who have been living in California for over 40 years. They are not NATIVE to that area since they grew up elsewhere.
Not judging cause I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, but let’s learn from this. She said, “When I paid my last dollar, he left me.” A woman should never take care of a man, nor spend 17 years renting. God Bless her and I hope she gets out of this.
not hard... go to california find her... help her find a place or take her in... and do what you can to make sure its done... dont wait for someone else to do it... its time we stop letting this happen
Call your Congressmen to get our homeless off the streets. There are too many people living homeless and our government needs to step in and provide homes for them. It’s going to take laws to be passed to care for so many helpless people. Homelessness is a travesty of justice. Our government needs to take emergent steps to help the thousands of homeless in the U.S. Even FEMA could provide shelter/trailers to get the homeless off the streets. Make a call or write a letter or start a petition. Be proactive if you really want to help! My heart aches for this woman too.
It is sad to see such articulate and beautiful lady homeless. Where is the family structure, nuclear or extended in America? What is the essence of having children or even marrying when they will all abandon you in need? Africa may be underdeveloped, but all I know is that we are our brothers keepers.
Pearl Perlita Venegas Exactly! They feel that way now until it happens to them! My mother was an evil one too! Now she expects me to come around. She was evil towards my kids and me. My sister made her get into an elderly income based apartment because none of us wanted to deal with that mess. I live out of state so I don’t have to deal with it.
To hear this woman cry is absolutely heartbreaking. I always feel horrible when I pass a homeless person on the side of the road holding a sign for money. I feel bad because I was always told not to give money but to give food or clothing but if I have no food or money on me a try not too look at them also I can only imagine how humiliating it is to be them. But after watching this my heart breaks and from now on I will at least give a hug and ask if I can pray for them
I wish every you tube watchers spend a few minutes here , this channel changed my perspective about homelessness. IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. May God Bless this women with a home, Amen
This woman truely breaks my heart .God Bless & help her & all the homeless to get some kind of home .I've been there myself but I didn't stay there long I worked hard & got me a good home all on my own so I do know it can be done .
Awe Alisha you r welcome to my spare bedroom, its in Arkansas ,you find a way im here for ya. Yah bless all our homeless and and bring mercy from those who hate.
Poor woman. It would be good to get an update on where she is now? Felt very touched by her story. I wish I could do something. If I were rich I would!!
The average person is one car accident or hospital visit away from homelessness. It’s absolutely disgraceful as to how people can be so cruel to the homeless. This could happen to anyone in a blink of an eye..
Revolution is looking like our only way out. Like the civil unrest happening in France. The state of homelessness is sheer madness. The town where I live on the west coast an estimated 130 people end up homeless each month!! If I were in Venice beach I would give her a big hug and cry with her. Much peace n love to her
Sadly i agree. This country is going to get so bad with income inequality that there will be a revolution. The middle class and poor are going be so treated so badly that it's only a matter of time before we see people lashing out. I want a revolution personally. We need to take back what was stolen from us.
Why don’t people invite homeless to live with them? When I lived there (a million years ago) it was a free loving space and everyone I knew shared everything. (Early 70’s). Humanity has shifted ...for the worse. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
Picking the wrong partner in life can ruin your life. Avoid hooking up with losers. Some people are winners, some are losers. Avoid the losers, keep them out of your life. She is so sweet, she blew it by picking the wrong man and not knowing how to manage money/build wealth.
@delreydavid I really don't care what the relationship was. If being in this relationship caused you to end up homeless it obviously wasn't a good one. The woman here conveniently blames someone else for her predicament. She takes absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for being on the streets.
So freakin true !! I have many regrets over the lost 20 years i gave to the wrong man !! A shame i was young & naive , I refused to see for what it was .
This homeless situation is getting worse by the day and I see it in my own city..................... These videos need to be a topic at election time on how to get help for people in these situations. I constantly go to the truck stops in my area and hand out gift cards from McDonalds and Subway, the last time I purchased $10-$20 gift cards at Subway the manager wanted to know why I was getting 10 at a time, so I told him I hand them out to people living in their cars and sleeping on sidewalks, and that store donated another $50 in cards to my cause.... I'm now motivated in asking the fast food restaurants if they would like to donate to the homeless after I purchase these cards.
I'm glad you took the time to speak with her. I think she had a lot to say. Walk to nowhere triggered her. How does she feed her animals? Can she store her things with a former neighbor, ask a church to help her with job seeking or stay with a relative until she's back on her feet?
This was my mom before she was too far gone then murdered/overdosed...this breaks my heart. There’s no fucking reason this country can’t provide housing for every single person here. Sweden, Where I’m originally from Does it. Wake up America!
J R yup while illegals have it good cuz they come here and start on a,clean slate....taxpayer id # with their passport and a job. Illegals can get new cars houses etc...whats that. Thanks libtards. MAGA
Her story just breaks my heart, truly. I'm wondering where her daughter is..& why she can't live w/her? Not so long ago..families stayed 2gether like in the Waltons..not wanting the parents or g.parents w/out any place 2 live. What has happened 2 our morals & common decency these days. Literally no one should hav 2 be homeless...😐😢 My prayers go out 2 her & her pets...
@@serbia-ll1io four replies in a half hour of my post without a single counter arguement that didn't involve ad homenium name calling. Very predictable. My work here is done.
When I was homeless I was the exact same way, every day I woke up being homeless I would find anything to make me fall back asleep because I just wanted the day to go away, it’s a really hard thing to do, happy to say I’m in a better place now and hope she find peace
God bless her. And yes, she’s right. ANYONE can become homeless at any given time so we must not judge. We need to show compassion to our fellow brothers & sisters. It doesn’t necessarily have to be monetary either. A smile, food, drink whatever it may be. Some of us are 1 check away from becoming homeless so don’t be so self righteous and callous
It's getting like that in Dublin Ireland now too, a lot of middle class becoming homeless. Kids displaying suicidal ideation in emergency accomodation, family's being shoved into hotel rooms by the state and then kicked out during high season. No new landlords or affordable homes for people to rent. I hope this lovely lady can hang on in there until she gets some kind of opportunity ❤️
I really hope you find somewhere to live-it is truly heart breaking to hear your story. I live in England and the homeless situation here is increasing every day. Sending you love x
Stories like these are why I work 7 days a week at 43 years old. Being too old to work but too broke not to horrifies me. Work hard and save up those beans kids. Good luck Alicia.
My gosh! This interview is so raw. Alicia is suffering terribly, her message is hard to hear but it is necessary to make us understand her situation. Alicia explains very well the implications of being older on the street and the accumulated stress that it takes on her. No wonder she cries so much. Anybody would be severely depressed like her. Alicia talks in a coherent way, she assumes responsability for letting someone abuse her. I hope she can get back in housing. I think you could add stories of people that made it out of the homelessness so we can see, what helped them.
Thank you for this video. Homeless isn't something I encounter often in my daily life. However, this video has made me more aware of the possible reasons behind their situation. I pray I will have more courage when I do see someone in this situation. I believe pretending not to see is a coping mechanism for me. A way for me not to worrying that this could be me or someone I love. Fear has kept me from reaching out, but I'm determined to do something next time. I know a small act of kindness will not change their situation, but it could help if they are just trying to get through the day.
I got a taste of that while I was visiting San Diego and asked strangers for info on public transportation, people didn’t want to even acknowledge me as a human and I’m totally not asking for anything just info on how ticket machines work. What a terrible feeling to feel invisible to people around you.
I hope this woman has found a beautiful home or finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️ Stay strong because good things will happen for you. You’re amazing ❤️
America should take care of there own legal citizens and not illegal immigrants. There are rich prosperity ministers like joyce Meyers, jd farag, Kenneth Copeland, joel osteen, etc, who would rather live a lavish lifestyle instead of helping the homeless. I wonder what God has in store for such people.
.."you are either invisible or an eyesore.."wow,that is sad indictment on the present state of humanity.Sending love Alicia,may you find everything you need and a home of your own.Godbless.If there is one thing we can do other than give some money then it is to at least sit down and talk with someone and let them share whatever part of their story they wish to and make them feel valued and human again,its the least we can do.
To everyone offering rooms and cars and solutions...you aren’t listening. She isn’t saying she doesn’t have any options. She’s saying that she wants to be where she feels a connection...where it feels like home...Venice Beach. She doesn’t want to move to Idaho and live in your empty spare bedroom. Psychology is more powerful than our physical needs.
Nic E ok sorry but that is silly. She chooses homelessness over a home simply based on location. I guess she believes she is in a position to do that so she doesn’t dislike homelessness as much as she seems too?
Her story doesn't resonate with me as much. 2 years and you haven't accepted your position enough to say let me go to a pet friendly shelter somewhere in a town in America that will offer me a place, an open housing list, job placement and recovery if needed. You are on the street you lived for 17 years and not one neighbor helped? Daughter won't help? Stop holding on to the existence that is no longer. Accept the current existence so you can move forward and prosper but feeling sorry for yourself and helpless is crazy. There are so many animal shelters in California that always need volunteers-sounds like a free place to work and stay and house your pets. America is a big place. Venice hasn't been nice to you and the ocean no longer makes you happy go inland to Oklahoma Wyoming Utah to a small town with the section 8 list you want. Also shelters in over populated places pay transportation for you to leave the state quick. Not being judgemental or nasty just a realist. I've been vehicle bound homeless before... so I get that streets and tent is next level however don't sink like this next thing you know you'll turn to drugs to continue the lethargic spirit and that's a slippery slope for any human soul. You're a white woman in America go get yourself together! They'll help you!Relocation is your best card to play because the west coast of California is only for wealthy people and I mean generational wealth not new money and if you don't have that you will always check your account fearful of what you see and smell around you from the conditions of the have nots versus the haves.
Her saying "the walk to nowhere" really made me so sad. I have been homeless with my two children and husband. We stayed at a shelter for 3 months. But we were one of the lucky ones. Found an apartment and have never looked back. I hope she finds a place of her own soon. And she has every right to cry. If you have never walked the walk of homeless then you have no right to judge.
I hate how ignorant and sheltered people are! Not all homeless are the severely mentally ill or drug addicts! Sometimes, good people just continue to get trampled over. They did all the right things society expected out of them and they still get a crap shit deal! I use to always remind people that "it doesn't take brains to make big bucks." And that's the truth! You could be extremely bright, gifted, but if you have crappy family (or no family at all), no real friends or "people" skills, you could easily be homeless at some point in your life!
@@doodledan86 Most homeless people living in California are ignorant. Why do they move to California if they can't afford to do so? This White lady is a good example. She's only been living there for 17 years according to the video. Why doesn't she go back home to Alabama or Missouri or wherever she moved from? All these out-of-state White folk move to L.A., then liberals expect us to feel bad for them.
Like I tell others, Los Angeles beach neighborhoods aren't for everyone.
And yes, most of the Whites who still live in L.A. are from a different state. The reason why the Non-Hispanic White population seems to be around 28% according to the Census is BECAUSE of the large Middle Eastern (Armenian, Iranian, Turkish, Arab, Afghan, Jewish) and North African population. These groups are counted as "White" for statistical purposes.
Ireland Forever 👍👍👍
whodoesntlikesurfing um 😐 she could have moved there for a job!
Blake Q so very true.
That was harsh.
People, you don't have to be a bad person to be homeless; you just have to run out of money.
Alelae. THAT was tacky of you to say.. section 8 is for people who need it you dummy. at least they got off their ass to apply for it and wait year's to get a slot for section 8. not everyone has it made like YOU miss perfect.. its people like YOU that KArma headed your way
Or never have it.
Alelae Duplasey You’re clearly a low-iq citizen.
You have to take ownership of your life.
@@alelaeduplasey9468 You really have a lot to learn. You should watch the whole series on this channel before making obtuse comments. I have found the laziest people holding jobs. They have job security, have a regular paycheck, a job that doesn't ask for much. Therefore act no better than a bump on the log and make no effort to better themselves, even with speech. Homelessness is totally different ballgame psychologically. It can happen to anyone, even once successful engineers and businessmen. Sometimes it's a string of bad decisions where the chickens came home to roost.
My heart breaks for you. Thank you for loving your animals unconditionally. You are SO strong 💜 I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Her story hurts to my soul. We as fellow humans must help.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis, peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
It is gut wrenching to listen to these stories.
I so agree with you. I wish so much I could really do something to help.
@@beckyofjesusmychrist943You do what you can. Financially or give your time. Nobody is here to judge you. We all help in our own ways.
She could of gotten off the streets I'm sure. She is probably on drugs
@@BambiHI07 There always has to be that one person who makes it a point to judge and make assumptions, instead of taking the story at face value, and figuring out how to help, if possible.
@@BambiHI07 pretty big assumption there.
Sadly i am one paycheck away from being homeless.
No you are not , do not give up on your self. Its never to late buddy. You got this , wish you the best.
Don't give up please.
I think most of us are in the same boat. I hope we get homeless when its warm out
RELAXADO I hope no else becomes homeless and I wish warm weather and help for those who are.
Same
“You just wake up and wait for it to be over to do it all over again” Getting through the day must be so tiring and the walk to nowhere must feel so lonely. I pray for her🥺😭
It's sad enough that people are homeless but I find it even sadder that they have no family to go to.
That point gets brought up in a lot of comments in these videos. I agree. But a lot of times people are shunned by family members due to their distressed situation. I believe most do have families, but few want to ask for help.
@Ali Erkmen I've been studying the 5th Commandment. When you don't honor (stay with, help, obey, take care of) your parents, the result is inexorable: everything will go wrong and your life will be shorter. You described the path most of us take, looking for more money and superficial pleasures, leaving behind our family and friends. All of this was taught by Satan and we believed his lies.
And these replies support my original post. It's sad if they don't have family and it's sad if they do and for whatever reason can't or won't be helped by them. I can't even imagine.
True I know here if you give them food or money you can get a ticket for helping them. It's sad.
@@jenemac Some of you sound incredibly innocent and naive with very little real experience of the world. The fact that you see "family" as the answer to homelessness makes me laugh. Most homeless people have their core problem rooted in their experience of family, this is to say that their problems commenced way back in childhood because family did NOT prove to be the protective safe haven that society claims it is. I work with homeless people here in Europe and over 80% of homeless people have been abused in childhood. Abuse derails a child and they spend the rest of their childhood and their entire adulthood trying to get back on track emotionally. Until they can do this they will never again function as an unbroken human being. Their mind is always partially preoccupied by imagining and planning new ways to get themselves back on track as a person, leaving less capacity for rational thinking, for forming and maintaining healthy relationships, or for concentration on studies and other self-serving and progressive achievements. Why not broaden your minds and volunteer to work with homeless people? Until you do this you will continue to exhibit the lack of understanding and lack of empathy you are showing here. Dare to step outside of your overly protected ring-fenced world and learn what this world is really all about outside of your insular and safe existence. Yes your narrow-minded opinions count as much as the next person's. But remember, opinion is the lowest form of knowledge, and empathy is the highest. Have a nice day.
I wish everyone would listen to stories like this, instead of worrying about if they drive the nicest cars, live in the most fancy house. I’m ashamed to say I have a relative who is like that. I have deterioration of my spine, live on 770.00/month and appreciate what I have. My heart goes out to this woman. 😞.
MY heart goes out to YOU for your spine.
@Jason Gates Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
I love you Jen,,, just for having a heart
Donna Tierney Hi Donna! Was this directed to me? If so, thank you, but I’m 65 and was raised by the best parents. I worked for years with Special Needs Individuals and loved it. I hate I was taken off work . I will do anything for anyone to help them if I can. Bless you!
Jan Tjaden
Why not invite the relative to get a job and come stay with you so that you to can help each other out?
This is what happens when rents go up, cost of living goes up, and income stays stagnant for 50 years.
This is heartbreaking 💔 I live paycheck to paycheck and it’s hard. This can happen to anyone. Please be kind to the homeless. Don’t give up dear. Those fur babies depend on you. You gotta live for them. 😣😔💔
Bless your heart! MsEllaM. I see homelessness every day. The "compassionate government" has not solved the problem and only exasperated it. I think it is left to us individuals to help the homeless. Be it a gift of money or even offering a place to stay for the night. I know may people are afraid to open up to the homeless because of the the crazy element that populate that community. We all need to do what we can for our fellow humans. Just a little gift is a start.
@Mic T Perhaps she shouldn't have MOVED to Venice Beach in the first place. She's an out of stater
MsEllaM 👍👏🙏 bless you. The homeless need all the help and compassion from society.
They could die any day due to their age, what then?
MsEllaM I didn't hear her say she had a job if she had a job she would have been able to find another home!
0:59 - "I really feel like I'm dead because every day-to-day is not, you know, alive. When you wake up you just wait for it to be over". I've been blessed to never be homeless but I wrestle with depression and I completely relate to that feeling.
I hope she is able to get off the streets soon and back into an apartment whether it be her old one or some place new.
I thought what she said was very powerful
Invisible People I read the biography of a man who was in a concentration camp. He noted that for many, having had everything stripped from them, including the ability to know their future, THE DAYS GO SLOW, AND THE WEEKS GO FAST. Also, that they were completely alienated from the world they had once been in, to the extent that they could no longer identify with it.
These experiences seem to be common to the oppressed. and persecuted.
May God deliver this woman and her beloved pets from this situation, and until then, may He protect them.
John B, I can relate to my brothers plight, but it does not mean I have to take it on to the point that it wrecks my own life. Carry on and be compassionate.
John B
I do also.
I'll pray for you
I’m so heartbroken for this beautiful lady. God bless this lady and get her into a home
This is why we should be grateful for what we have and to stop complaining
Being grateful for what we have, i agree with. Not everyone is a complainer. Smiles.
Don't complain- stand up to injustices of the world.
I learned that the hard way. My husband & I also always say hi to homeless
We should also be empathetic, I don’t need to see ppl suffer in order to appreciate what I have.
Off topic: your profile pic makes you look like a Princess...!! 😸😸
It must be TERRIBLE living outside the apartment you use to live in.
Must not be so bad or she could easily move.
Staci Towery clueless should be your name
@@stacitowery3475 you gotta be from Stupidville
You think it would difficult to relocate??
I met her so very nice and I spoke to her daily. She a good person.
Is she still homeless?
Let me know of when you last saw her in that area or any updates. Thank You
GOD BLESS HER FOR KEEPING HER PRECIOUS ANIMALS! GOD PLEASE HELP HER!
She should donate the pets
we are the body of christ... if we do nothing... then we are dead too
She should find them homes. How will she take care of them when she cant even care for herself?
@@charlieq6083 paying it forward. Any sort of way to be of help will suffice. I'll leave you to decide what is vital.
@@charlieq6083 satan would just burn them for fun. Why do you pretend to care?
Totally 💙 breaking. I am speechless. This poor woman was abused/used/discarded by some "partner". A person must be able to keep their dignity....50+ with a 16 yr old cat and a dog, aged 9 to care for. How to move forward??????????? !!!!!!!!! This is a real dilemma for Alicia and the many others. Wish someone would step in and offer this woman an opportunity.
the system works to prioritize the most vulnerable. I understand that, but homeless people like Alicia, if they don't get help NOW - they will become one of the most vulnerable.
Invisible People. I get it Mark. Can you see the smoke coming out of my ears???? Look at the comments below. We need to really do more. THANKS FOR REMOVING THOSE COMMENTS FROM THE SANCTIMONIOUS CREEP RE: CIG
@@malkaringel7864 This homeless White lady is an out-of-stater. She MOVED to Los Angeles from the South or Midwest or East Coast. I grew up in L.A., so I know what I'm talking about. If she doesn't want to be homeless, she can always go back home, OR find a cheaper area to live in.
It's funny how people like you get fooled into thinking that Whites are native to the L.A. region. Most of the original Whites have LONG since moved out. The ones that are left are either super rich, or homeless folk from out-of-state.
While the U.S. Census may tell you otherwise, that's because they include all of the Middle East and North Africa when constructing the racial category "White." Don't believe me, just look it up.
whodoesntlikesurfing. Thanks for the education. What has " white" to do with it? I am not racist. We all bleed red.
@@malkaringel7864 I never said you were racist lol. My point was to educate you and others about how the U.S. Census definition of "Non-Hispanic White" is pretty expansive. Includes Middle Easterners(Armenians, Turks, Iranians, Arabs, Israelis, Afghans,etc.), North Africans, and even mixed Whites. These groups exist in fairly large numbers throughout So Cal.
In fact, if it wasn't for these groups being included as "White," the Non-Hispanic White population of Los Angeles would be barely around 8-9 percent.
The walk to nowhere 💔😢 saddest thing I've ever heard
Although this interview happened 2 years ago, this lady's story broke my heart. I sat here and listened to her story and cried with her and for her. I sure hope that by now, Oct 2020, she has made it off the street and has become a success story. Praying for her!!!
the ridiculous thing is that homeless people are some of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet in your life. Some of the best people I have met were homeless and blessing them with a few dollars and food ends up making my day.. Giving is receiving and if you haven't figured that out yet your soul will be homeless when you die and every homeless person will have a huge house in heaven.
Poor woman. I hope she gets help soon. So scary. We are getting worse as a country.
Thank you mark for doing this 🙏🏼
When she said she never imagined she would be in this situation, I felt ice run in my veins. There are a lot of us out here who are but steps away from being in her situation. I feel like I'm noticing more and more homeless people out there this past year. I appreciate these interviews! I'm learning quite a bit and questioning how I can be of help perhaps.
This was one of your best interviews ever. When I lived and worked in Las Vegas, there was a large homeless population. We would cook and hand out real food that they appreciated. I also spoke to many of them and listened to their stories. Some incredible and heartbreaking things. Not all of the invisible people are worthless druggies. I really feel compassion for this nice lady. Thanks for your continued message on UA-cam.
That's good that you looked after people via a hot meal Clint, that's v.kind of you 😇
She was so desperate for help. I heard every word she said. You mention it often in our chats. She absolutely deserves help. Housing is the key but there's no help. It makes me angry. I hope she gets help. It's so incredibly sad.
Stop voting democrat and protest them to help.
Not Used I don't live in Cali, do you? I agree the dems in Cali are a major part of the problem. The people of Cali need to protest and change their votes. It unconscionable the situation in a WEALTHY state no less.
@@janwarriner5037 agreed and so selfish not to help those who need it the most.
maybe you should do your part...
@@raynemarch9244 i know i do a good part
She describes something that I went through when I was homeless in July 2011. I don't know how to be homeless either. I was fortunate to have a part time job, so that payed for my storage. I often went back to that storage facility, not always to get what I needed from my belongings, but just to be close to them (belongings). By the Spring of 2013 I was able, through hard work, to get a market place apartment and have been working hard ever since.
Shame on USA.
Stfu df
Sure dude. This woman IS USA. Don't believe all the hype
Yes, it's horrible. Don't ever come here. And don't let any of your countrymen either. In fact, want some of them back? Maybe then we'd have more Section 8 housing for people like Alicia, the people it was built for.
Trevor Noah - shame on USA?? It’s not America’s fault, it’s the choices many have made with wrong people in their life ( being a victim), drugs, alcoholism, losing their job, expensive housing, etc. I feel bad for the homeless with no family or friends to turn to - I’m thankful for my home, friends & family! God bless this poor soul, I will pray for her & the thousands like her
@@madambutterfly7513 Shame on US government because they are not making any effort do help homeless people, getting a home from sec8 prolly can take years. I wish someone make home for all homeless people and make a proper system.
She is my age..its really sad..because im on the vergw of homelessness too..im on 3 different housing wait lists and have been for 3 years almost here in Seattle..i havw a pet that is 9years old and i dont know where i would stay..its too bad there isnt lockers aet up where people could lock their stuff up so it would be safe and they wouldn't.have to carry it around.all day .. Im so mad right now..and so sad as well..😒
@Pearl Perlita Venegas i really would love to..but my Mother is now in a care facility here..shw had a small stroke in Sept. and my last child is going to College locally and needs to stay with me..❤
Lockers are very much a need in the homeless community. It makes it much harder to get a job when you are dragging your stuff around. Also because their backpacks and id are so frequently stolen.
Oh i feel bad too for the homeless
How are you Cindy
Nice to meet you
Can't you work or are you actually disabled?
How are u doing..2020?🙏⬆️♥️
This is the one video from this channel that i keep coming back to....i wish there was an update on her
Bless her pure heart - Her dog immediately noticed her pain and barked as soon as she started crying. I hope someone comes across her in person and does something to help her out! I’m so sorry!
This one really got me. I really hope she's okay now ♥️ *sending hugs*
God Bless Her! I am Praying for this Beautiful 54 Year Old Woman, Alicia !
I started paying rent in 1992 to now, during those years I spent $175K on rent in which it has made me poor.
Don't take anything for granted. This could happen to anyone. It could happen to you.
Yes,you are right Christie
How are you
Nice to meet you,you wrote very responsible
Something has gone badly wrong in our society in the last 30 years. You're either rich or you're getting fleeced by the system. Is it me also but people are stuck in their own little bubble they're just not bothered about helping other People out such as this lady?
Start a GoFundMe for this woman, get her into an apartment
A GoFundMe may raise a few thousand dollars. Unless a person has steady revenue, they cannot get off the streets and start off the streets. That said, you and everyone viewing this video can advocate for more support services in your community. A GoFundMe will not end someone's homelessness but we all can work to end homelessness!
A go fund me could help someone get off the streets by giving them a home to live in. A place to shower etc to look descent for job interviews. You can't do that on the street....
GoFundMe at best will raise a few thousand dollars for a years time. Most of the funds come in $20 every few days. It’s not sustainable enough to get people off the streets
@@InvisiblePeople Maybe so, but these people here could get money to travel out of a democrat state where democrats choose not to take care of their own people. Maybe set up something where you are locally and get these people set up for section 8 housing in a republican ran state??
@@Kayla-ok6ko always a douchbag that has to make it about them.
Ty for taking care of your babies. I would never abandon mine either.
OMG... I have watched this twice. If I was within 100 miles, I'd find her... Not sure how much I could help, but I could give her a hug and talk to her. She needs some HOPE, like so many others on the streets. 😔
Marti Brown are u a girl. Marti sounds like a guys name in a Movie.
Fidel Castrosolis - I believe my avatar resembles a woman, not a girl. 😉 And usually the male version is spelled with a Y.
@@MJSinger10 You could help by telling her to move back to wherever she came from. Tell me, why did she even MOVE to Venice Beach if she couldn't afford it? Is beach weather really that high on her priority list? And yes, I can clearly tell that she's an out-of-stater.
@@whodoesntlikesurfing she lived in her previous apt for 17 yrs ,hardly a "out of towner".
@@miriambingamon7577 She's over 50, so living there for 17 years is nothing. I know people in their 60s who have been living in California for over 40 years. They are not NATIVE to that area since they grew up elsewhere.
Not judging cause I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, but let’s learn from this. She said, “When I paid my last dollar, he left me.” A woman should never take care of a man, nor spend 17 years renting. God Bless her and I hope she gets out of this.
The walk to nowhere. Very succinct expression.
Aguafria. I agree. This woman has common sense.
She is honest, doesn't really see why she should stick around for another round of nothingness..... if it weren't for her dog and cat....
@@malkaringel7864 If she has common sense, then why did she move to L.A. if she couldn't afford to do so?
I know that walk. It's a heavy hopeless feeling
@@nothing2chere868 yes..
What do we have to do to help this woman? This broke my heart.
Teach and mentor them.
not hard... go to california find her... help her find a place or take her in... and do what you can to make sure its done... dont wait for someone else to do it... its time we stop letting this happen
Call your Congressmen to get our homeless off the streets. There are too many people living homeless and our government needs to step in and provide homes for them. It’s going to take laws to be passed to care for so many helpless people. Homelessness is a travesty of justice. Our government needs to take emergent steps to help the thousands of homeless in the U.S. Even FEMA could provide shelter/trailers to get the homeless off the streets. Make a call or write a letter or start a petition. Be proactive if you really want to help! My heart aches for this woman too.
It is sad to see such articulate and beautiful lady homeless. Where is the family structure, nuclear or extended in America? What is the essence of having children or even marrying when they will all abandon you in need? Africa may be underdeveloped, but all I know is that we are our brothers keepers.
Pearl Perlita Venegas Exactly! They feel that way now until it happens to them! My mother was an evil one too! Now she expects me to come around. She was evil towards my kids and me. My sister made her get into an elderly income based apartment because none of us wanted to deal with that mess. I live out of state so I don’t have to deal with it.
I pray this lady and her fur babies get a place to call home.No one should ever be homeless.
This can happen to all of us, be grateful for what you have.
" To find another solution than disappear" such a wise woman. I'll be praying hard for her. Greed is disgusting. Save the planet.❤
Oh GOD BLESS her!!!! This is so heartbreaking.
To hear this woman cry is absolutely heartbreaking. I always feel horrible when I pass a homeless person on the side of the road holding a sign for money. I feel bad because I was always told not to give money but to give food or clothing but if I have no food or money on me a try not too look at them also I can only imagine how humiliating it is to be them. But after watching this my heart breaks and from now on I will at least give a hug and ask if I can pray for them
I wish every you tube watchers spend a few minutes here , this channel changed my perspective about homelessness. IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. May God Bless this women with a home, Amen
This woman truely breaks my heart .God Bless & help her & all the homeless to get some kind of home .I've been there myself but I didn't stay there long I worked hard & got me a good home all on my own so I do know it can be done .
My heart breaks for her. God bless her and I hope she finds a home:) I cannot even imagine the fear and hopelessness that she feels
Awe Alisha you r welcome to my spare bedroom, its in Arkansas ,you find a way im here for ya. Yah bless all our homeless and and bring mercy from those who hate.
This makes my anxiety worse because it could happen to me scary thought.
So sad, I hope she pulls through. God bless and keep faith!
Poor woman. It would be good to get an update on where she is now? Felt very touched by her story. I wish I could do something. If I were rich I would!!
Heartfelt compassion 💜 and praying for her.
How can WE help this lady? She is amazing. WE must be able to do something!
All the best to to Alicia and anyone out there reading this..
This is so sad, I really hope, and pray this woman gets the help that she needs
The average person is one car accident or hospital visit away from homelessness.
It’s absolutely disgraceful as to how people can be so cruel to the homeless. This could happen to anyone in a blink of an eye..
Any update on this lady? July 2019
Such a beautiful angel ! I hope she and her cat and dog get the help they deserve and need soon ♥️
Revolution is looking like our only way out. Like the civil unrest happening in France.
The state of homelessness is sheer madness. The town where I live on the west coast an estimated 130
people end up homeless each
month!! If I were in Venice beach I would give her a big hug and cry with her. Much peace n love to her
Sadly i agree. This country is going to get so bad with income inequality that there will be a revolution. The middle class and poor are going be so treated so badly that it's only a matter of time before we see people lashing out. I want a revolution personally. We need to take back what was stolen from us.
War isn't the answer but citizens need to unite
revolution just make things worse
revolution means turning 360 degrees, back to where we started
Why don’t people invite homeless to live with them? When I lived there (a million years ago) it was a free loving space and everyone I knew shared everything. (Early 70’s). Humanity has shifted ...for the worse. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
I have watched almost every video you have made! These ppl. Are so smart! I would love to talk to them! Thanks for sharing
Picking the wrong partner in life can ruin your life. Avoid hooking up with losers. Some people are winners, some are losers. Avoid the losers, keep them out of your life. She is so sweet, she blew it by picking the wrong man and not knowing how to manage money/build wealth.
Some can just make things harder. So what is the point?
@delreydavid I really don't care what the relationship was. If being in this relationship caused you to end up homeless it obviously wasn't a good one. The woman here conveniently blames someone else for her predicament. She takes absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for being on the streets.
So freakin true !! I have many regrets over the lost 20 years i gave to the wrong man !! A shame i was young & naive , I refused to see for what it was .
Not only is this sad but at the same time it really pisses me off
She's a very pretty and totally quality human being. Broke my heart when she cried... 😔 Wish I was rich so I could help everyone
Been watching your channel for a year now. Very inspiring and loving.
This homeless situation is getting worse by the day and I see it in my own city.....................
These videos need to be a topic at election time on how to get help for people in these situations. I constantly go to the truck stops in my area and hand out gift cards from McDonalds and Subway, the last time I purchased $10-$20 gift cards at Subway the manager wanted to know why I was getting 10 at a time, so I told him I hand them out to people living in their cars and sleeping on sidewalks, and that store donated another $50 in cards to my cause.... I'm now motivated in asking the fast food restaurants if they would like to donate to the homeless after I purchase these cards.
@Eddie Booth
I'm not understanding your reply
@Eddie Booth
They won't stop a paying customer and it's nice to see people trying to contribute to another human being.
Did something similar. Hope he used it in a pinch.
Harry Balls ...Thank God for you...alot of abusers of poverty. Thanks for your good 💓💥 💙💞 👑💎👑
@@mjmoonstone8473
Thank You 🙏
I'm glad you took the time to speak with her. I think she had a lot to say. Walk to nowhere triggered her. How does she feed her animals? Can she store her things with a former neighbor, ask a church to help her with job seeking or stay with a relative until she's back on her feet?
sending Alicia love..and i hope she finds housing
This was my mom before she was too far gone then murdered/overdosed...this breaks my heart. There’s no fucking reason this country can’t provide housing for every single person here. Sweden, Where I’m originally from Does it. Wake up
America!
The American dream for our U.S Citizens 😢
It's a joke really.
Maga should come to everyone.
Yeah liberals want the American dream for illegal immigrants
@@netsfan718 But she's American!
J R yup while illegals have it good cuz they come here and start on a,clean slate....taxpayer id # with their passport and a job. Illegals can get new cars houses etc...whats that. Thanks libtards.
MAGA
Alicia ,you seem like a wonderful person ,taking such good care of your pets .
Omg this is sad. I pray something good help her out this situation. Someone please help her move into that section 8 apartment. SMH
I was homeless in Venice, Cali. I was 16. 1994, on the streets of Cali. It was a major learning experience for me.
I bet your parent's bailed u out or no?
Most are struggling one paycheck to another..anyone can find themselves being homeless..my heart goes out to you 😥Sending Prayers your way 🙏
Her story just breaks my heart, truly. I'm wondering where her daughter is..& why she can't live w/her? Not so long ago..families stayed 2gether like in the Waltons..not wanting the parents or g.parents w/out any place 2 live. What has happened 2 our morals & common decency these days. Literally no one should hav 2 be homeless...😐😢 My prayers go out 2 her & her pets...
Wow such honesty my heart hurts for this woman. If I ever see her I'll thank her for her honesty and buy her food. Please feed the homeless.
Thank you for uploading another female interview! 💖
Females are always homeless by choice. Men don't have the option of selling the goods they were born with.
Zer0 Tolerance Really. Sad person you are.
Zer0 Tolerance it's hard to believe you really think that. Regardless I like hear female stories and I hope he keeps posting them.
@@primemover1930 That's ignorant! No one is homeless by choice, and survival sex is another form of human trafficking
@@serbia-ll1io four replies in a half hour of my post without a single counter arguement that didn't involve ad homenium name calling. Very predictable. My work here is done.
When I was homeless I was the exact same way, every day I woke up being homeless I would find anything to make me fall back asleep because I just wanted the day to go away, it’s a really hard thing to do, happy to say I’m in a better place now and hope she find peace
God bless her. And yes, she’s right. ANYONE can become homeless at any given time so we must not judge. We need to show compassion to our fellow brothers & sisters. It doesn’t necessarily have to be monetary either. A smile, food, drink whatever it may be. Some of us are 1 check away from becoming homeless so don’t be so self righteous and callous
It's getting like that in Dublin Ireland now too, a lot of middle class becoming homeless. Kids displaying suicidal ideation in emergency accomodation, family's being shoved into hotel rooms by the state and then kicked out during high season. No new landlords or affordable homes for people to rent. I hope this lovely lady can hang on in there until she gets some kind of opportunity ❤️
0:23 " her partner used her and when she paid her last dollar he left her " that made my blood boil 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
She is lying
@@suckmycawk987 how did you know?!
He will have to pay one day! If he doesn't repent and change his selfish ways.
Dont let anyone live with you
@@charlieq6083 Especially someone whose title is, " i love Satan". Really? Ugh. I LOVE JESUS CHRIST WHO ALREADY BEAT OUR ENEMY! Satan sucks.
My prayers are with this sweet soul .
Many of us are one paycheck away from homelessness ... I've left behind more belongings than I can remember..
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I really hope you find somewhere to live-it is truly heart breaking to hear your story. I live in England and the homeless situation here is increasing every day. Sending you love x
Stories like these are why I work 7 days a week at 43 years old. Being too old to work but too broke not to horrifies me. Work hard and save up those beans kids. Good luck Alicia.
My gosh! This interview is so raw. Alicia is suffering terribly, her message is hard to hear but it is necessary to make us understand her situation. Alicia explains very well the implications of being older on the street and the accumulated stress that it takes on her. No wonder she cries so much. Anybody would be severely depressed like her. Alicia talks in a coherent way, she assumes responsability for letting someone abuse her. I hope she can get back in housing. I think you could add stories of people that made it out of the homelessness so we can see, what helped them.
I'm very sad about this woman
Thank you for this video. Homeless isn't something I encounter often in my daily life. However, this video has made me more aware of the possible reasons behind their situation. I pray I will have more courage when I do see someone in this situation. I believe pretending not to see is a coping mechanism for me. A way for me not to worrying that this could be me or someone I love. Fear has kept me from reaching out, but I'm determined to do something next time. I know a small act of kindness will not change their situation, but it could help if they are just trying to get through the day.
I got a taste of that while I was visiting San Diego and asked strangers for info on public transportation, people didn’t want to even acknowledge me as a human and I’m totally not asking for anything just info on how ticket machines work. What a terrible feeling to feel invisible to people around you.
I hope this woman has found a beautiful home or finds a beautiful home very very soon ❤️ What a wonderful woman ❤️ She deserves only the best ❤️ Stay strong because good things will happen for you. You’re amazing ❤️
America should take care of there own legal citizens and not illegal immigrants. There are rich prosperity ministers like joyce Meyers, jd farag, Kenneth Copeland, joel osteen, etc, who would rather live a lavish lifestyle instead of helping the homeless. I wonder what God has in store for such people.
brudyboy58 JD Farag is not a prosperity minister.The others you mentioned are.By the way,what have you done for the homeless lately?
.."you are either invisible or an eyesore.."wow,that is sad indictment on the present state of humanity.Sending love Alicia,may you find everything you need and a home of your own.Godbless.If there is one thing we can do other than give some money then it is to at least sit down and talk with someone and let them share whatever part of their story they wish to and make them feel valued and human again,its the least we can do.
To everyone offering rooms and cars and solutions...you aren’t listening. She isn’t saying she doesn’t have any options. She’s saying that she wants to be where she feels a connection...where it feels like home...Venice Beach. She doesn’t want to move to Idaho and live in your empty spare bedroom. Psychology is more powerful than our physical needs.
Nic E ok sorry but that is silly. She chooses homelessness over a home simply based on location. I guess she believes she is in a position to do that so she doesn’t dislike homelessness as much as she seems too?
AllGuts NoGlory does she have employee in CA? no? but go ahead, keep making excuses for these people.
AllGuts NoGlory it’s a typo. She doesn’t have employment. sorry haven’t turned off autocorrect on my new iPhone.
AllGuts NoGlory and you think a simple comment is an attack....😂😂😂😂
Blake Q what is she moving?!?
It's so sad to have nowhere to go. No family no friends to help you. It's heartbreaking.
I feel so bad for this woman. Id send her some cash if I knew it would get to her. Sad.
Help people local to you. You don't need these videos to give. Give to people in your town just the same.
Sweet man ❤️
I pray she gets a home.
Ending breaks my heart
This Is Extremely 😭 Sad...God Intervene In This Cases.....
💕 love From Kenya.
Her story doesn't resonate with me as much. 2 years and you haven't accepted your position enough to say let me go to a pet friendly shelter somewhere in a town in America that will offer me a place, an open housing list, job placement and recovery if needed. You are on the street you lived for 17 years and not one neighbor helped? Daughter won't help? Stop holding on to the existence that is no longer. Accept the current existence so you can move forward and prosper but feeling sorry for yourself and helpless is crazy. There are so many animal shelters in California that always need volunteers-sounds like a free place to work and stay and house your pets. America is a big place. Venice hasn't been nice to you and the ocean no longer makes you happy go inland to Oklahoma Wyoming Utah to a small town with the section 8 list you want. Also shelters in over populated places pay transportation for you to leave the state quick. Not being judgemental or nasty just a realist. I've been vehicle bound homeless before... so I get that streets and tent is next level however don't sink like this next thing you know you'll turn to drugs to continue the lethargic spirit and that's a slippery slope for any human soul. You're a white woman in America go get yourself together! They'll help you!Relocation is your best card to play because the west coast of California is only for wealthy people and I mean generational wealth not new money and if you don't have that you will always check your account fearful of what you see and smell around you from the conditions of the have nots versus the haves.
Anxiety, self loathing, trauma & etc. can cloud logic. Your lecturing doesn't fix that.