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Mark, thanks so much for sharing! This really was a blessing on my face to see such a smile of a man to keep his life going! It really touch me!; I am bed ridden & to the point feeling sorry for myself! But I watch your videos & these people inspire me so much! I just wish all that you are doing would touch others! The only thing I don't like about your videos I can't give them a hug! I know myself it helps! May you be blessed with opening many other people hearts& minds! Thanks again!
My brother and I were homeless for 2 months in Denver my only chi!d was diagnosed with 4th stage cervical cancer she had a friend who allowed her to stay there but my brother and I no my daughter is now 7 years in remission and we r living in a beautiful house God is good trust in him
You never been homeless. It's not fun being homeless and intoxicated, it makes you a target. Most drug addicts quit doing drugs if homeless for long enough.
This man is phenomenol!!! to get and stay sober on the streets shows an amazing will. I am so impressed with this man. I KNOW a new Life/Age is coming for him.
I just wanted to say that i read your comment and felt a lot of empathy for you...i can't imagine all that you've been through, just know that you are beautiful and enough and that those experiences don't define you as a person at all. :) *biggest hugs*
I completely understand the feeling of such and the thoughts that follow. Some how I am rehabilitating myself from it continuing my cycles of non productive ways. I find a sliver of glimmer, each moment, in which transforms into each day and so on. You deserve it to yourself to live, not just to live to die. Ride the waves of high tides to low tides and back again. Understanding ourselves, fully we can understand our energy around us. "Dust off those rusty strings, just one more time, gonna make `em shine, SHINE!!!"
He is on methadone, which is still an opiate. Its safer and less harmful than heroin, but methadone withdrawals are worse than heroin withdrawals. Which is why he is being slowly reduced dosages. He traded one addiction for another. Good luck to him
Homeless in denver, thank god i have no fever, Staying sober on the streets true power, methadone to the rescue life saver. Day labor give me old green paper, someday hell be out the tent ex camper. (Lonely Thoughts).... God bless this lad!
3 years sober!!! 👏🏾💃🏽Congratulations Tony and I hope you get housing soon 🙏🏾 Again I don’t understand why there aren’t programs that place sober working people into housing even if it means putting together 3 or more people in a home. Its really difficult for one person to pay rent alone but 3+ people together can do it. Its just not realistic to expect a homeless person to get off the streets without any help. A sober, working person should be priority. This country is backwards.
Exactly!! Especially in so many large, expensive cities where the homeless populations are out of control. If there's work programs there should be housing programs as well for them.
So if I take methadone it counts as being sober? I'm not trying to bash on what this guy is doing but he still takes opiates. I dont understand how being on methadone counts as being sober
It's great to hear a positive story for once, and for Tony there is light at the end of the tunnel. Three years sober so he is trying to make a positive contribution to life once again and getting paid as well so that, in today's society, is a bonus. Congratulations Tony, keep your chin up, you will make it!
Salute for your sober years ! My own little brother has been clean and sober through Methadone mantainence almost 10 years. After being brought back from death with narcan several times, to having a wife and two children. I drove him over 100 miles every day for two years, just for daily doses now he's earned 2 weeks worth and they opened a clinic in our County. So he does this himself. I helped for the first two years. And getting clean and sober is a fight for the rest of your life. A huge thing most who have never known this, because only the addicted know this. And Absolutely, a purposeful reason to get up every morning. ✌
I was on methadone maintenance for 4 years after losing everything from a heroin addiction. During that time I was able to get another roof over my head, a car and a job. I became a functioning member of society again. Some people never even knew about it because of the stigma that comes with medication assisted programs, I didn't want them to judge me...and the others I told after a long time and they now have a different opinion about it. If there's a way for this man to see this comment, don't give up! Keep working and doing what you're doing. It IS possible to get your life back. Wishing you the best!!
What a nice looking guy with a nice smile and eyes that also smile. He will be off the streets in no time. He seems to be taking steps in the right direction. Trying to better himself.
What a great guy. If you read this, hearing you speak gives me some comfort. I'm going through a really testing time and hearing you speak gives me a little strength.
I faced homelessness several times in my life,but I had help from ex-girlfriend one time and was able to find temporary housing . I’ve been sober for over 26 years ,so I identify and understand Tony’s journey. Thank you for your platform to give our brothers and sisters a voice.❤️
I'm Michelle Nine and now I'm homeless ! I need to leave Indiana I'm not going to live on these streets !!! Evil power in high worldly placed has taken over I'm considered a cockroach to them but my God is with me and all who seek Him He has a plan and is in control God Bless !
He’s sad, but still with such a beautiful smile. What is his full name? I’d like to know how he’s doing and support him if it’s possible. Very nice person 💛
I’m enjoying these peoples stories in Denver! Please come to Montrose,Colorado. ( on the western slope) I know there are several homeless that need their stories told. Thanks for all you do!❤️
I know its kind of a silly comment but he has such beautiful eyes, they are so sweet and mesmerizing to look at haha! He is such a nice person, I'm proud of all that he is working towards and everything he has overcome!
Hey Tony, if you read this then I just want you to know that I think that you are strong with a great mindset. Some people say that life is all about luck, but I agree with you, you make your own luck. If you want it you work for it. You're doing that, right on you. Best wishes and lots of love!
I am so grateful to have parents, and family that love me and are willing to take me in if there's any close chance of me being homeless... even tho they may not be "perfect", always gotta appreciate the love🙏 god is great!
What a marvelous change in life he's experiencing. It's positive proof of what can be done when an homeless addict is given positive support. 75 bucks a day per person is doable but we have to change our priorities. In our country there is no excuse for homelessness.
I wish this guy the best. Anyone who wants to work should be able to find a job, but this isn't always the case. Every major city in the country needs cleaning up.
What a tough life path. I see that this man is really making a true effort. I give him all due respect. He is a warrior. I'm very proud of him. He is a true example of what a person can accomplish when they put serious effort into recovery. WoW I have to share his story with friends. I know they will be encouraged. I empathize with him concerning the financial instability. I am still financially devastated from three break ins that occurred at my home in 2018. I can't get caught up, financially. I wish this man all the best. I know he can succeed at anything he sets his mind to. May God bless him and keep him.
I see lost childhood in these people when they talk about substance abuse from young age. Their parents might have tried to intervene? Or they had causal attitude about drugs that they are teens being teens? When I am with some friends and this topic comes up couple of guys say it's okay they are just being teens. It just infuriates me. I have zero-tolerance towards drugs. My children might not become the most successful, but I'd be extremely happy if they do not have any habits. Drugs are the modern nature's way of making sure only the fittest survive. If you're hooked hopelessly you are marked by nature.
And you don't think consumerism is a drug that releases the same endorphins heroin or meth does? Brainwashed consumers shouldn't be allowed to have an opinion. Wait they don't have an opinion, they just repeat what the t.v. tells them. Dare to use your brain, dare to think for yourself.
I hope he can get his life together soon, he seems like a genuine person. Addictions do get the best of people, but I feel like like this guy has a good outlook on life despite all the bad things he went through. Good luck! Also, I wonder what those light orbs to his right at 1:43-1:44 mean or symbolize
Tony looks good! Methadone makes it tough to be mobile beyond the city limits though. Having to visit the clinic everyday or weekly if given carries makes travel sometimes not possible. In demand trade training would be good for him but going to school full time and being homeless gives a tough choice of learning vs. earning money to eat. Apprenticeships in welding or electrical with a used mobile RV provided would really help those who can withstand the peer pressure of the city social groups. Give the guy a temporary mobile home and a transportation method to get to work. On the street, it is day to day living with in the moment opportunities for good or bad. I am glad Tony is focused on self realization. It is hard to stay so disciplined.
My mom and brother who is 21 are both homeless Denver Colorado typically on colfax. They are both addicted to meth. Im 27 a single mother of 3 kids under the age of 7 homeless myself but I live with family/friends. It's hard. I also have a youtube channel
Tony congrats on staying sober, I also have 31/2 years clean, Suboxone saved my life, I'm a homeless person living in my van and have a very good job. But the rents aren't easy, criminal background check and I'm told " NO", but I'll find away.
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
Mark, thanks so much for sharing! This really was a blessing on my face to see such a smile of a man to keep his life going! It really touch me!; I am bed ridden & to the point feeling sorry for myself! But I watch your videos & these people inspire me so much! I just wish all that you are doing would touch others! The only thing I don't like about your videos I can't give them a hug! I know myself it helps! May you be blessed with opening many other people hearts& minds! Thanks again!
Invisible People where are you based out of?
@Sum Guy This is so true!! Especially in large cities with already expensive real estate markets.
Update on this guy? If still clean and on the streets I'd like to help him get an apartment.
He looks so bright and healthy. Good on him!
that's exactly what I was thinking. Big bright eyes
@@flip3659 tremendous smile
Taxation has no boundaries for most! Just saying.
Cutie too😍
My brother and I were homeless for 2 months in Denver my only chi!d was diagnosed with 4th stage cervical cancer she had a friend who allowed her to stay there but my brother and I no my daughter is now 7 years in remission and we r living in a beautiful house God is good trust in him
Amen.Yes He is..Keeping God first is what we all need..Because we fell in hard times, now we own our home..THANK YOU GOD!♡
That wasn't very nice. You guys could have slept on the floor. It's called indoor homelessness.
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Amen ❤️❤️
Amen
It's difficult to remain clean and sober when you're homeless and depressed. I give this guy a lot of credit ❗
You never been homeless. It's not fun being homeless and intoxicated, it makes you a target. Most drug addicts quit doing drugs if homeless for long enough.
His smile when you congratulated him for methadone maintenance was amazing. We all need encouragement and to feel accomplished. He really inspires me!
These videos are so enlightening , thank you Mark for keeping us informed.🙏🏻
Thank you for your wonderful work. I am happy he has sobriety I wish him luck.
He’s so handsome. And looks so very healthy. And happy.
He seems sweet and genuine
His eyes and his smile - they give us hope.
This man is phenomenol!!! to get and stay sober on the streets shows an amazing will. I am so impressed with this man. I KNOW a new Life/Age is coming for him.
Seeing him smiling and laughing, makes me forever grateful and taught me a lesson to be thankful in my current circumstances.
I never really fully recovered from being homeless. Not homeless now, but broken.
I just wanted to say that i read your comment and felt a lot of empathy for you...i can't imagine all that you've been through, just know that you are beautiful and enough and that those experiences don't define you as a person at all. :) *biggest hugs*
Sorry to hear Brian. Good luck in the future.
I completely understand the feeling of such and the thoughts that follow. Some how I am rehabilitating myself from it continuing my cycles of non productive ways. I find a sliver of glimmer, each moment, in which transforms into each day and so on. You deserve it to yourself to live, not just to live to die. Ride the waves of high tides to low tides and back again. Understanding ourselves, fully we can understand our energy around us. "Dust off those rusty strings, just one more time, gonna make `em shine, SHINE!!!"
God bless your heart man, I wish you nothing but happiness and the best ❤️💯
Seek God. You have a purpose and definitely worthy of living a happy life full of love.
Go Tony ! You can do this. Keep going. Three years sober is brilliant. You are an inspiration to us all. ❤️❤️❤️
To be a sober person in the streets, It's too hard..
A great luck hoping for this person..
All success.
Yay Tony! Woohoo! 3 years is fantastic. Nice work :)
He's on a gov program to kick drug habit.
@@richardbowers3647 whatever works. Good for him and good thoughts his way to keep moving forward.
He is on methadone, which is still an opiate. Its safer and less harmful than heroin, but methadone withdrawals are worse than heroin withdrawals. Which is why he is being slowly reduced dosages. He traded one addiction for another. Good luck to him
Homeless in denver, thank god i have no fever, Staying sober on the streets true power, methadone to the rescue life saver. Day labor give me old green paper, someday hell be out the tent ex camper. (Lonely Thoughts).... God bless this lad!
My Father died in a methadone clinic. Upstairs. RIP Rob.
Powerful work your doing out there brother. Thanks and much love ✊
Congratulations! Hang in there & stay strong. I've been in your shoes and it's worth it.
3 years sober!!! 👏🏾💃🏽Congratulations Tony and I hope you get housing soon 🙏🏾 Again I don’t understand why there aren’t programs that place sober working people into housing even if it means putting together 3 or more people in a home. Its really difficult for one person to pay rent alone but 3+ people together can do it. Its just not realistic to expect a homeless person to get off the streets without any help. A sober, working person should be priority. This country is backwards.
Exactly!! Especially in so many large, expensive cities where the homeless populations are out of control. If there's work programs there should be housing programs as well for them.
Housing usually kills the person with upkeep! Just saying.
So if I take methadone it counts as being sober? I'm not trying to bash on what this guy is doing but he still takes opiates. I dont understand how being on methadone counts as being sober
Wishing this young man the best, God bless
It's great to hear a positive story for once, and for Tony there is light at the end of the tunnel. Three years sober so he is trying to make a positive contribution to life once again and getting paid as well so that, in today's society, is a bonus. Congratulations Tony, keep your chin up, you will make it!
Way to go. sir Continue for your complete recovery. God bless.
He has a lovely smile and for once looks like he is coping and dealing with lifestyle ups and downs!
Keep it up chuckxx
more cities need to have these work programs...its the only way to get back into the workforce down the line
Salute for your sober years ! My own little brother has been clean and sober through Methadone mantainence almost 10 years. After being brought back from death with narcan several times, to having a wife and two children. I drove him over 100 miles every day for two years, just for daily doses now he's earned 2 weeks worth and they opened a clinic in our County. So he does this himself. I helped for the first two years. And getting clean and sober is a fight for the rest of your life. A huge thing most who have never known this, because only the addicted know this. And Absolutely, a purposeful reason to get up every morning. ✌
this guy seems to have a great attitude,"rich homeless guy"
Awesome news! God bless him... he is doing so well and so nice to see this story.
I was on methadone maintenance for 4 years after losing everything from a heroin addiction. During that time I was able to get another roof over my head, a car and a job. I became a functioning member of society again. Some people never even knew about it because of the stigma that comes with medication assisted programs, I didn't want them to judge me...and the others I told after a long time and they now have a different opinion about it. If there's a way for this man to see this comment, don't give up! Keep working and doing what you're doing. It IS possible to get your life back. Wishing you the best!!
Thanks for sharing
MORE POWER TO YOU TONY! Thanks for sharing your story & for the info.
MANY BLESSINGS!💜😎
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this guy at the methadone clinic I go to! He’s a good guy!
I wish him all the best. What a nice guy.
What a nice looking guy with a nice smile and eyes that also smile. He will be off the streets in no time. He seems to be taking steps in the right direction. Trying to better himself.
My best wishes to you for ongoing sobriety and success! Thanks Mark!
What a great guy. If you read this, hearing you speak gives me some comfort. I'm going through a really testing time and hearing you speak gives me a little strength.
He is such a likeable man. Sorry that he is homeless!
I faced homelessness several times in my life,but I had help from ex-girlfriend one time and was able to find temporary housing . I’ve been sober for over 26 years ,so I identify and understand Tony’s journey. Thank you for your platform to give our brothers and sisters a voice.❤️
Praying for this man and all the orher homeless❤
My heart goes out to him! Keep up, your smile tells who you are...
What an amazing guy. Hope he stays clean and happy and lots of good things come to him.
I wish you all the best Tony you seems a nice guy..
This man is so humble he could have wished for a house, money, whatever he needed but all he said is to stay off of opioids 😭❤️ bless him
Thank you for all the hard work that goes into making these videos.
I'm Michelle Nine and now I'm homeless ! I need to leave Indiana I'm not going to live on these streets !!! Evil power in high worldly placed has taken over I'm considered a cockroach to them but my God is with me and all who seek Him He has a plan and is in control God Bless !
man people going through so much ish but man we don't care about each other. no sympathy, empathy deleted
He’s sad, but still with such a beautiful smile.
What is his full name? I’d like to know how he’s doing and support him if it’s possible. Very nice person 💛
Three years sober.!!!! Wow... That's Fantastic.!!!!!
🙏🙏🙏
Great job, Tony
This was great.Prays going up for all the homeless. HE Seem like handsome and good man.Best of luck from homeless brother in San Francisco.
I love his eyes 😍
Prayers
Be strong homie u got this
He can't be too far away from a better life.
I’m enjoying these peoples stories in Denver! Please come to Montrose,Colorado. ( on the western slope) I know there are several homeless that need their stories told. Thanks for all you do!❤️
In the floods of tribulation while the Billows Over Me Roll Jesus Whispers consolation and supports my fainting soul
Excellent Tony. I'm so proud of u 3 years clean..yeah yeah God bless you..
Thank you so much for sharing this incredible story!🙏
Praying for you Tony!! You got this!! Proud of YOU!!
I know its kind of a silly comment but he has such beautiful eyes, they are so sweet and mesmerizing to look at haha! He is such a nice person, I'm proud of all that he is working towards and everything he has overcome!
Do you live in a castle?
@@summerdawn6777 oh my gosh i wish haha, its more like an apartment XD
Hey Tony, if you read this then I just want you to know that I think that you are strong with a great mindset. Some people say that life is all about luck, but I agree with you, you make your own luck. If you want it you work for it. You're doing that, right on you. Best wishes and lots of love!
28mg is pretty low thats great you're getting close. He's pretty bright.
Best of luck to this young man !
I am so grateful to have parents, and family that love me and are willing to take me in if there's any close chance of me being homeless... even tho they may not be "perfect", always gotta appreciate the love🙏 god is great!
Seems like a really great guy. Stay strong man you got it 👌🏻
god blesss u helping ppl
That was a very good point, a reason for getting up in the morning.
Proud of you Tony!!! Proud of you!!!
This is inspiring.
Love you, Tony!!! keep on keeping on. xoxo
What a marvelous change in life he's experiencing. It's positive proof of what can be done when an homeless addict is given positive support. 75 bucks a day per person is doable but we have to change our priorities. In our country there is no excuse for homelessness.
I wish this guy the best. Anyone who wants to work should be able to find a job, but this isn't always the case. Every major city in the country needs cleaning up.
Dam Bruh seems like you got a nice fresh start, if you can't get off the streets it's on you
Best of luck to him!
What a tough life path. I see that this man is really making a true effort.
I give him all due respect.
He is a warrior. I'm very proud of him.
He is a true example of what a person can accomplish when they put serious effort into recovery. WoW I have to share his story with friends.
I know they will be encouraged.
I empathize with him concerning the financial instability. I am still financially devastated from three break ins that occurred at my home in 2018.
I can't get caught up, financially.
I wish this man all the best. I know he can succeed at anything he sets his mind to.
May God bless him and keep him.
GOD bless!
I agree Mark: A sense of purpose.
his eyes are beautiful and HUGE!
Congrats to Tony for staying sober...
God Bless you Tony ❤️🌷❤️
I see lost childhood in these people when they talk about substance abuse from young age. Their parents might have tried to intervene? Or they had causal attitude about drugs that they are teens being teens? When I am with some friends and this topic comes up couple of guys say it's okay they are just being teens. It just infuriates me. I have zero-tolerance towards drugs. My children might not become the most successful, but I'd be extremely happy if they do not have any habits.
Drugs are the modern nature's way of making sure only the fittest survive. If you're hooked hopelessly you are marked by nature.
Everything is a drug. Including sex and food so zero tolerance doesn't work.
And you don't think consumerism is a drug that releases the same endorphins heroin or meth does? Brainwashed consumers shouldn't be allowed to have an opinion. Wait they don't have an opinion, they just repeat what the t.v. tells them. Dare to use your brain, dare to think for yourself.
I hope that guy gets back on his feet. good luck bro.
👍🏼 Good luck Tony !!!
Dude is in a Great system, most systems r broke but this one sounds good.
Hey Tony buddy looking good
He actually look handsome.... he can try to be actor
God bless 🙏 everyone
I hope he can get his life together soon, he seems like a genuine person. Addictions do get the best of people, but I feel like like this guy has a good outlook on life despite all the bad things he went through. Good luck!
Also, I wonder what those light orbs to his right at 1:43-1:44 mean or symbolize
Brave souls
Hey brother, hang in there. You can do it. You're looking pretty good now
He has those wild homeless eyes.
He’s so handsome! 💕❤️
f'n right Tony
Tony looks good! Methadone makes it tough to be mobile beyond the city limits though. Having to visit the clinic everyday or weekly if given carries makes travel sometimes not possible.
In demand trade training would be good for him but going to school full time and being homeless gives a tough choice of learning vs. earning money to eat.
Apprenticeships in welding or electrical with a used mobile RV provided would really help those who can withstand the peer pressure of the city social groups. Give the guy a temporary mobile home and a transportation method to get to work.
On the street, it is day to day living with in the moment opportunities for good or bad. I am glad Tony is focused on self realization. It is hard to stay so disciplined.
I hope you get back on your feet man ...
3:15 Super entitled young woman passing in the background, I bet these kind of woman don’t have a bit of compassion for guys like this precious man.
Welcome to the West Coast.. Rich and Homeless only
Wow she’s getting exercise...that’s being entitled?
The right choice👍
My mom and brother who is 21 are both homeless Denver Colorado typically on colfax. They are both addicted to meth. Im 27 a single mother of 3 kids under the age of 7 homeless myself but I live with family/friends. It's hard. I also have a youtube channel
he seems so friendly, its terrible that adiction caught him
Tony congrats on staying sober, I also have 31/2 years clean, Suboxone saved my life, I'm a homeless person living in my van and have a very good job. But the rents aren't easy, criminal background check and I'm told " NO", but I'll find away.
I live out of my van during points in the summer to save money. I dont see it as being homeless. Your van is your home and the world is your doorstep.
@@vanbikeskiandfishboilermak1516 I guess your right. I have an camper now, so I'm moving up...
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