Evicted After Wife Died, Now Homeless in Venice Beach

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  • Simba (street name) met his wife fishing. I love that. Sadly, Simba's wife was very sick from complications with diabetes. She needed a kidney transplant. Simba's wife was on the transplant list at USC Medical Center, but while she was waiting for a donor, her health got worse.
    The emotional stress of being her caregiver was hard enough; when his wife died, Simba became severely depressed. He started to self medicate with marijuana to help him sleep. This was four years ago, and people's views of marijuana were much different then. Today, it probably would not even be an issue, but Simba's landlord used his cannabis use to evict him.
    Simba is homeless in Venice Beach, California. He's a gentle, kind man who should not be living on the streets in his senior years. Elderly homelessness is growing at alarming rates. Boomers are hitting 65 at 10,000 people a day, and many lost everything in the 2008 recession. The coronavirus pandemic is going to make things even worse.
    Simba's first night homeless he slept on a bench at a Metrolink station. He woke up without his wife and best friend, and without a home. A first night homeless is something no one should experience.
    Simba's story is powerful and heartbreaking. I appreciate his candor when I asked him about living homeless as a senior. For many of us growing older, incontinence - the loss of bladder control - is a common and often embarrassing problem. Now imagine living on the streets without bathrooms or privacy, or the ability to change into clean clothes. Elderly homelessness is a serious crisis, and we need you to help take action to end homelessness.
    Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeopl... 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.
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  • @InvisiblePeople
    @InvisiblePeople  3 роки тому +241

    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.

    • @lasparklecovington1238
      @lasparklecovington1238 3 роки тому +4

      Never give up is on here asking for money

    • @donnamariewilliams8261
      @donnamariewilliams8261 3 роки тому +8

      Mark, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.. Mine has been gone for over 30 yrs, but I am so much like her and look so much like her, she's within me as your Mom is within you! I love you, brother!! Thank you for what you do!!

    • @tarotbloom4871
      @tarotbloom4871 3 роки тому +5

      I like the detailed description !

    • @karenthomas3486
      @karenthomas3486 3 роки тому +12

      Please how can we send $ and/or resources to this man?

    • @usctrojan7
      @usctrojan7 3 роки тому +11

      Is the money generated from this UA-cam channel given back to the people who tell their stories?

  • @miola2083
    @miola2083 3 роки тому +979

    An elderly person should never be homeless. As a society we've failed. We must do better.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +27

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 роки тому +25

      Us guys in the UK Have it Eazy we Get Benefits and council housing Also Free Health care Homelessness must be soo hard in the US

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 роки тому +12

      @@alexhoffman7460 If you are here you are a survivor! I understand for I once was in your shoes. Things will get better and never lose hope. People like Mark with invisible people can and will help! God bless...

    • @fr1x
      @fr1x 3 роки тому +31

      it's america's reality, here in europe i've rarely see seniors out on the streets, it's messed up, fix your country.

    • @FullTimeDosser
      @FullTimeDosser 3 роки тому +9

      @@fr1x True Dat I would never want to live there

  • @justjoy7194
    @justjoy7194 3 роки тому +247

    I want to reach this man, he has a Pure heart he really made me cry, God help us all.

    • @susanwedell7627
      @susanwedell7627 3 роки тому +12

      I would love to help him

    • @mariarod6998
      @mariarod6998 3 роки тому +9

      I would love to help

    • @lindasmilesrfree6067
      @lindasmilesrfree6067 3 роки тому +11

      I would love to help him too. ❤How can we help him? What can we do? 😭

    • @mariacosta2072
      @mariacosta2072 3 роки тому +4

      ♥️♥️🙏🙏💔💔

    • @mimi1o8
      @mimi1o8 3 роки тому +5

      Me too, I wish I could help him 😔

  • @yogiyogesh815
    @yogiyogesh815 3 роки тому +742

    he talks about her so fondly "fishing friend " my real soul mate " "best friend Pray God give him the strength to continue living....

    • @seanpatrick7019
      @seanpatrick7019 3 роки тому +24

      I have a wife who is my best friend. I know what he means. God love him.

    • @royalloyalty8248
      @royalloyalty8248 3 роки тому +15

      It made my day. He REALLY loved her. God swt BLESS hin

    • @erion3612
      @erion3612 3 роки тому +4

      What God you talking about? If there was a god like you portray god to be people would not sufer like this and he is not the only one.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +7

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @TJ14225
      @TJ14225 3 роки тому +11

      @@erion3612 Let people believe whatever they want to believe. Don't be an asshole.

  • @willbuthead7538
    @willbuthead7538 3 роки тому +255

    Intelligent, gentle gentleman. Life can be so cruel.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @tywalker2397
      @tywalker2397 3 роки тому +6

      @@alexhoffman7460 god bless you

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +5

      @@tywalker2397 god bless you as well

    • @vasu749
      @vasu749 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 scam

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 роки тому +4

      no good deed goes unpunished.

  • @FunnyStrange888
    @FunnyStrange888 3 роки тому +146

    This man has the Holy Spirit. Full of truth and light. God bless and protect him so he can spread this information.

    • @SuperMsmargaret
      @SuperMsmargaret 3 роки тому +1

      How can a human know a person is Jesus believer, we can't human and spirit are opposites to each other. No human can know humans heart only Jesus know.

  • @DarlaVaughan
    @DarlaVaughan 3 роки тому +273

    That the mother figures be appreciated. What a wish. Not one was for himself. A beautiful man. May he be blessed with everything his soul needs here on earth.

    • @LadyLsound
      @LadyLsound 3 роки тому +15

      Incredible man...breaks my heart of where he is at the moment... so sensitive and a deep character....

    • @julielarson3107
      @julielarson3107 3 роки тому +5

      @@LadyLsound now THAT is truly a man. God bless him.

    • @jkkic426
      @jkkic426 3 роки тому +2

      That is EXACTLY WHAT I SAID. THIS MAN IS NOT SELFISH. HE MADE NOT ONE WISH FOR HIMSELF! EVERY WISH WAS FOR EVERYONE IN THAT SITUATION AND FOR EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD. HE IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN.

  • @seanpatrick7019
    @seanpatrick7019 3 роки тому +132

    This man is an authentic mystic. He walks with God for real.

    • @jhart7304
      @jhart7304 3 роки тому +4

      Being a hermit and isolated creates the situation.

    • @josht.3320
      @josht.3320 3 роки тому +2

      Powerful words Patrick 🙏🏾

    • @researchbear3960
      @researchbear3960 3 роки тому +2

      Yes!!!

  • @FantazomiXroma
    @FantazomiXroma 3 роки тому +112

    Imagine trying to grieve your spouse’s death but then on top of that to be penniless and learning that you’re going to be evicted. Alone. Just painful. 😔 I hope he is doing much better.

  • @thelumpenproletariat6393
    @thelumpenproletariat6393 3 роки тому +121

    "It helps when people care."
    As you live your life - please remember this when dealing with anybody in the world who crosses your path
    "It helps when people care."

  • @Kiki-yw9kc
    @Kiki-yw9kc 3 роки тому +81

    That old man just breaks my heart, he is so smart and a decent guy. He talks more sense than most, he so deserves a second chance. Please God someone offers him that or he even gets a room to call his own. 🙏💔

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 роки тому +2

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 I live in Ireland

    • @Kiki-yw9kc
      @Kiki-yw9kc 3 роки тому +1

      @@fatherscarecourtsdont1389 thanks for the advice, you have changed my life 😁

  • @hanZoul8
    @hanZoul8 3 роки тому +40

    I'm in tears for this man. God I pray that you comfort this man's soul and give him a miracle this christmas.

    • @lisav834
      @lisav834 2 роки тому +1

      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @dianehill9353
    @dianehill9353 3 роки тому +99

    What a very nice and well spoken gentleman this man is.God help him in every way..

  • @lamunecachannel1885
    @lamunecachannel1885 3 роки тому +373

    Please help Mr Simba get housing and he should be a writer , actor and should have a documentary about his life

    • @lamunecachannel1885
      @lamunecachannel1885 3 роки тому +34

      And please send him a go fund me

    • @rolandolivares3973
      @rolandolivares3973 3 роки тому +6

      i strongly agreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

    • @sandyknowles5638
      @sandyknowles5638 3 роки тому +2

      @Toynbee Yonkers very true

    • @JB-pf3fx
      @JB-pf3fx 3 роки тому +3

      @Toynbee Yonkers ... Your struggle will be much less as you learn to reach out to help someone else. A smile, for example, doesn't cost anything.
      It can, however, put a bit of sunshine in a person's life. It's FREE. Bless someone as you pass by. It will come back to you in uncountable measure.

    • @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025
      @banabaksenbirtanemsin1025 3 роки тому +1

      🙏🙏

  • @mannylamont5757
    @mannylamont5757 3 роки тому +160

    Please provide an update on Simba. Please connect him with some assistance.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 роки тому +2

      Amen. I'm poor as dirt but I'd donate something to him.

    • @coolkevo
      @coolkevo 3 роки тому

      @@kenwall777 me too

    • @karencash7919
      @karencash7919 3 роки тому +4

      @@coolkevo Me as well....help Simba in Jesus name...if simba lived in northern California i would give him a room in my house for free

  • @Robsreviews85
    @Robsreviews85 3 роки тому +138

    Setup a GoFundMe for this man.

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 роки тому +73

    we can learn more about life from this 65 year old man than any school will ever teach you

  • @geoffcrew6732
    @geoffcrew6732 3 роки тому +63

    Just want to give that bro a hug.

  • @williamvasquez7889
    @williamvasquez7889 3 роки тому +243

    I will be praying for that homeless man and all the homeless around the world✝️🙏🏼❤️

    • @nightingaleofsorrow9349
      @nightingaleofsorrow9349 3 роки тому +2

      God bless you William!

    • @irishart1361
      @irishart1361 3 роки тому +2

      @DLIP DLIP the "salty atheist" is right, though. Where will praying w/out action get him??? Reply appreciated

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 3 роки тому +5

      Don't just pray, do something. I gave my last two slices of cheese and a bottle of water to a "zombie" who didn't thank me, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Do something, do any little thing.

    • @trailsdetails4061
      @trailsdetails4061 3 роки тому

      @Toynbee Yonkers Lol you complain about people only caring for themselves yet at the same time shit on people who pray for other people, being compassionate and hoping their situation will get better.

    • @Storm78727
      @Storm78727 3 роки тому +1

      Prayer does nothing. Pay for them, not pray

  • @davewilliams1719
    @davewilliams1719 3 роки тому +149

    Jesus hold his hand and give him strength each and everyday

  • @kashiskash
    @kashiskash 3 роки тому +49

    Heartbreaking listing to this genuine dignified Man

  • @timmc8444
    @timmc8444 3 роки тому +283

    depression is like drowning and when no one is there to toss you a life raft you often drown!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 роки тому +9

      True and the more we think on it the worse it gets!, its hard

    • @danyellg3079
      @danyellg3079 3 роки тому +6

      🙏💔

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 роки тому +6

      It does, but eventually there will come the person who comes with a raft, and pulls you up. If you keep on going. :)

    • @sarahsparks7187
      @sarahsparks7187 3 роки тому +5

      Agree and people do not understand. I became homeless after losing my car and apartment. With four sisters and four brothers, I was turned away and left to sleep on the street until there was an opening at the homeless shelter.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 роки тому +4

      @@sarahsparks7187 I'm so sorry. God bless you, and your family. I pray you're okay now.

  • @rising1786
    @rising1786 3 роки тому +146

    He did not wish for anything for himself, not a home or job. What a selfless man! God bless.

    • @chrysichrysi7889
      @chrysichrysi7889 3 роки тому +17

      But he SHOULD wish that for himself. Being too selfless is what got him homeless. It's OK to think about your own well being first. You can't actually help anyone if you can't help yourself first. I wish people would Stop praising this and actually encourage people to do what's possible to get back up to sea level.
      He's too far into depression, you can hear that.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +5

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.

    • @willforeverpubg8264
      @willforeverpubg8264 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 God be with this person in comfort them because,Covid 19 has changed lives in so many people are getting lay off from work and can't keep up with rent due to losing their job,But the land lord don't care what that person going though in it's sad..If you had a cash app at least I can do is give you 5 dollars.

    • @liztrainer895
      @liztrainer895 3 роки тому +4

      Which is why he deserves a home that he can afford. No one deserves to have to live outside .

  • @pamelamcknight6948
    @pamelamcknight6948 3 роки тому +66

    May God give him the strength to keep on keeping on. His story touched me to tears. He is me, he is you, we are each other. This could happen to anyone. Love will conquer all.

    • @pamelamcknight6948
      @pamelamcknight6948 3 роки тому +2

      @Choice Williams I don’t agree, this could happen to anyone, even working people. There are working people that are homeless too. Especially in a city where the rental rates are sky high.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 роки тому +4

      @Choice Williams Being a caregiver for a terminally ill spouse is not the same as “living off women”. At the least he’s got issues with his mental health & likely physical issues as insomnia & incontinence were mentioned. Those things can prevent someone from working. Often they can’t access treatment for their medical & psychological issues; that combined with no housing and it becomes next to impossible to, “Get a job”.

    • @richardyingling6972
      @richardyingling6972 3 роки тому +3

      @Choice Williams You are what is wrong with society. Your thought process is garbage.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 роки тому

      @Choice Williams You seem to profess to know more about this situation than logically possible unless you have psychic powers, and you are making value judgments about this man when you’ve only listened to him speak for literally minutes. Don’t know why you’re all up & arms about men who live off women. For you to be protesting like this, I assume you must have personal experience with this issue & it hit a nerve. Yes, I’m sure your opinion will still stand, & I’ll let it stand with you on the other side of UA-cam. Sorry for your pain-I hope you find healing. ✌️☮️

  • @Panicatthejazz
    @Panicatthejazz 3 роки тому +158

    His story is so heartbreaking and he is really articulate, his situation is just unfortunate. I hope he heals and gets back on his feet soon.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +1

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. Mia passione was my jobs name. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

    • @Schwertfisch13
      @Schwertfisch13 3 роки тому +2

      @@alexhoffman7460 The warmest greetings and best wishes from Germany. Everyones complaining about Covid here atm, and even though the politicans do fuck many things up here aswell, hearing your stories from over the pond makes me realise how blessed we are here because we don't get chewed up and spat out as it seems to be the case alot in the US right now. Stay strong Ya'll. Sadly I'm a broke ass dude myself.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 роки тому

      @@alexhoffman7460 I'm sorry that's happened to you. Just keep strong, Things will get better. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you.

    • @themajor5824
      @themajor5824 3 роки тому

      @@Schwertfisch13 I'm sorry, that's what's happening. Keep on going. God's watching you. He's going to take care of you. Just keep on going.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +1

      @@themajor5824 Iknow im knowing eventually better days are to come. May god bless you

  • @jleigh4886
    @jleigh4886 3 роки тому +60

    I wish I could tell this man he is going to be OK. But, until we deal with the great inequity in our world, nothing will change. I pray for this lovely man.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 роки тому +4

      I would love to help this man and would contribute to do so. It’s a shame no way is provided to help these people on an individual basis either through things like cash app/PayPal or by creating a general GoFundMe to provide a way to access some funds to help these interviewees. So frustrating!

  • @ah4333
    @ah4333 3 роки тому +36

    The amount of money in this nation, nobody should be homeless. This is heartbreaking.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 роки тому +3

      It's by design, and yes your absolutely correct, it shouldn't happen no matter what.

    • @kenwall777
      @kenwall777 3 роки тому

      How did Maxine Watters get to live in a mansion on $175k a year? We know.

  • @kimberleypex
    @kimberleypex 3 роки тому +67

    A very charming man. With a great heart. God 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 help this man !

  • @jm1733
    @jm1733 3 роки тому +144

    I'd be willing to give this man a place to live and help him get on his feet. He would have to be willing to move to Kansas but i would be absolutely honored to do it. If the interviewer is willing to help me speak with this man, it's a done deal.

    • @thedisgruntledharpist6699
      @thedisgruntledharpist6699 3 роки тому +15

      First time I've seen anyone make a comment like that. Most people come here and say how bad they feel etc, but you're a person of action. I like that!

    • @myskyishigher4480
      @myskyishigher4480 3 роки тому +7

      Try his Facebook the links are in the description

    • @princesstoz644
      @princesstoz644 3 роки тому +8

      You're such an angel!

    • @jayshreerajaram9024
      @jayshreerajaram9024 3 роки тому +6

      Oh...great.You are truly an angel.

    • @angelawierda760
      @angelawierda760 3 роки тому +5

      🙏❤🙏

  • @StaceySsch
    @StaceySsch 3 роки тому +92

    He would be a wonderful spokesperson and representative , God bless him in Jesus precious name

  • @donnamanzares8440
    @donnamanzares8440 2 роки тому +1

    This man should be a speaker for the homeless. He is a very articulate and intelligent. He speaks from the heart. I pray for him to be able to get housing. He deserves a better life.

  • @brandonmelvin313
    @brandonmelvin313 3 роки тому +76

    This made me cry I feel the same towards my girl I been with her for 6 years she is my best friend to I wish you were in Georgia I would love to help u

    • @pablodrescher-flores9884
      @pablodrescher-flores9884 3 роки тому +5

      Similar story myself, brother. Makes me hold my girl even tighter.

    • @dracosmith8233
      @dracosmith8233 3 роки тому +6

      Trust me lossin ur wife ur bestfriend is hard I lost my wife almost 5 years now my heart goes out 2 him I wish he wuz here n ga also

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 3 роки тому +27

    This a sad story. Now he has to be strong for himself. God bless this gentlemen.

  • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
    @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 роки тому +179

    I have watched nearly every episode of IP but something about *his* particular story, that touched me in a different way and is especially heartbreaking to me. You are in my prayers. Sending love and hugs and please set up a go fund me so I can help.

    • @jspeagle6982
      @jspeagle6982 3 роки тому +17

      He is the embodiment of compassion. A beautiful human being!

    • @8ofwands300
      @8ofwands300 3 роки тому +7

      Me too. I'd like to help him...

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 роки тому +7

      Yes, although it may not be practical to keep setting up individual GoFundMes for each interviewee; I think Mark should set up a general GoFundMe to raise funds that then could be tapped to give these people some help.

    • @myfabulouslifewithlupus
      @myfabulouslifewithlupus 3 роки тому +4

      @@clairelumiere2901 Agreed

    • @tammyjackson4617
      @tammyjackson4617 3 роки тому +1

      ME TO I WANT TO HELP HIM SO VERY MUCH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM

  • @ariahlea
    @ariahlea 3 роки тому +27

    God bless this man. He had a certain peace about him and I'm praying for his safety out there 🙏🏽

  • @pkingglazersout6665
    @pkingglazersout6665 3 роки тому +147

    The feeling of losing a dear one is unbelievably sad and we all have gone through it, wish you all the best for the future, hope you find a job and settle down.

    • @alexhoffman7460
      @alexhoffman7460 3 роки тому +6

      I to know what it feels like, I lost my job due to covid. They shut down all the restaurants in cook county which then led me to losing my apartment. I’m currently living out of my car which I try and make the best of. I’ve applied to a bunch of places I’m hoping to get a call back. if anyone could help me with whatever you could bc I’m needing stuff like hand warmers which I stuff in my clothes at night when it’s cold. Also cheap burgers/ fast food. I know times are rough for everyone these days but if you are able to help me I have cash app and Venmo, user name Allyboy23
      If your unable to help I totally understand.🙏🏻

  • @irishart1361
    @irishart1361 3 роки тому +111

    Let's take action. How can we set up a GoFundMe nd get in touch with him. Suggestions?

  • @siriusvenus8708
    @siriusvenus8708 3 роки тому +17

    He's such a beautiful person left as an outsider due to economic stress.

  • @alisakran7063
    @alisakran7063 3 роки тому +11

    The way he talked about her being his "soulmate" and "fishing buddy" really got me. Just hearing him speak within' the first 30 seconds shows you how intelligent he really is.

  • @Bia_ynn
    @Bia_ynn 3 роки тому +86

    May God keep him safe, and give him the confidence to carry on
    May God keep him under his protection

  • @odessajackson4551
    @odessajackson4551 5 місяців тому +1

    A very articulate intelligent black man.. very well spoken...I could listen to him talk all day!!! He's a survivor!!!

  • @bindy8054
    @bindy8054 3 роки тому +30

    This beautiful man is pure love. God bless him..we all need to listen to his words and take a good look at ourselves... ..walk a mile in that man,s shoes...Where is the Love!.?.💔.We are all responsible for each other, we should step over the dividing lines and come together. Helping each other..it's the only way we can all be truly happy. Mankind needs to be be kind to man...just my heartfelt ...God bless ❤️🙏

  • @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs
    @chemskiesukvol.2covid19isbs 3 роки тому +54

    I was homeless in Selby, north Yorkshire England for almost a year after my divorce. From Scotland so had nobody to help me except the salvation army cooking me a meal once a week and letting me charge my phone while I was eating. The worst thing was not being able to wash via shower or a bath, best part was my old Staffordshire bull terrier being by my side 24/7. She died in 2016 aged almost 23.
    Got a new staffie pup last year then adopted an old dog de Bordeaux this year 🤗.
    I hope he finds his happy place before the coming shit goes down for real in 2021.

    • @southernbassngyrl
      @southernbassngyrl 3 роки тому +5

      God be with you baby. I couldn't imagine being on the streets. No one should ever be homeless never

    • @claudiajones356
      @claudiajones356 3 роки тому +2

      May God open all our hearts to help our fellow human being

  • @evelinacerna5673
    @evelinacerna5673 3 роки тому +16

    What a beautiful soul this guy have. Bless this guy

  • @christianwright9053
    @christianwright9053 3 роки тому +10

    There's a kindness and gentleness in his eyes, and speech as well as a deep sadnesss. I feel for him! He seems like a good man.

  • @nixc5012
    @nixc5012 3 роки тому +6

    You can really feel the pain in his voice, too much love for life.

  • @AdliberateVideoProduction
    @AdliberateVideoProduction 3 роки тому +4

    What a lovely man. At the end I saw how much kindness he had for all people and how much sadness he has for where we are right now.

  • @WAKINUPwithDee
    @WAKINUPwithDee 3 роки тому +60

    Simba, thank you for sharing what you’ve gone through. I wish you had a safe space of your own.

  • @Lessoninablessing
    @Lessoninablessing 3 роки тому +5

    This is a good dude u can FEEL his spirit, love for people, wanting change for (everybody) and not just hisself.

  • @jamstagerable
    @jamstagerable 3 роки тому +40

    Prayers for this man 🙏

  • @melaninwarrior6420
    @melaninwarrior6420 3 роки тому +15

    Man my heart is aching with pain hearing this brother explain his sitiation, I pray that he will be lifted off this situation by the lord.

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 3 роки тому +34

    God Bless him 🙏

  • @pickinforalivin
    @pickinforalivin 3 роки тому +12

    what a lovely man. God bless him and protect him.

  • @mr.anfieldfootball
    @mr.anfieldfootball 3 роки тому +85

    Man I'm literally crying my heart out 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 wish I was a millionaire to send you some money for a home

    • @mr.anfieldfootball
      @mr.anfieldfootball 3 роки тому +2

      @cam pig hahahahahah for real tho DAWG he should

    • @tomi1991I
      @tomi1991I 3 роки тому

      @cam pig true! I really wish he would.All the nonses he's buying for his friends just makes me ...😐

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 роки тому +4

      That is precisely why you aren't rich. The people who are on an unending quest for infinite greed at the cost of others. People who want to genuinely help others are the ones at the bottom. It's a bleak, yet true reality.

  • @maxinemadlopha211
    @maxinemadlopha211 3 роки тому +5

    I just love this man.

  • @paulawhetzel9352
    @paulawhetzel9352 3 роки тому +17

    I just want to hug & hold him.So heart breaking.

  • @themetachristian8933
    @themetachristian8933 3 роки тому +5

    He is beautiful
    I feel his energy
    His skin his teeth he is beautiful

  • @specialk5579
    @specialk5579 3 роки тому +16

    Simba my heart aches for you and your loss God Loves You thru all this peril stay STRONG praying for prosperity for YOU 🙏🏾💞

  • @CodeE558
    @CodeE558 2 місяці тому +1

    He is SO real thank you!

  • @kaymartin9543
    @kaymartin9543 3 роки тому +5

    This man really pulled on my heart string. He is full of compassion. God please help him.

  • @psychedelichippie9759
    @psychedelichippie9759 3 роки тому +11

    My god, how riveting. This man has put a whole new meaning to homeless for me. 💔

  • @MonaMarMag
    @MonaMarMag 3 роки тому +37

    It is a great shame for this world.
    How some can have so much for doing nothing and some give their life for others and have nothing in return .
    May God bless you .

  • @KP-mv2rx
    @KP-mv2rx 3 роки тому +34

    I live in Venice where was this I want to find this man and help him out

    • @patsyplamer2898
      @patsyplamer2898 3 роки тому +1

      Please mis if you can, im not from here,im 😔 realy crying.

    • @iampennylane777
      @iampennylane777 3 роки тому +2

      i want to help him too, im in canada, no elderly should be homeless. it really made me so sad to hear his sad story of how his life is and all that happened.

  • @deverx3498
    @deverx3498 3 роки тому +8

    I love the way he speaks, and I love his voice.
    I feel hîs pain, and I feel the Love he has for people.

  • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
    @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 роки тому +31

    I so wish I could adopt this man and house and feed him. :-(

    • @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112
      @ShannonLeeAcoustic2112 3 роки тому +3

      @@pollyannalight6313 I wish I did have the power but I don't. He's in Cali, I'm in Michigan, and I'm low income. I barely scrape by.

    • @clairelumiere2901
      @clairelumiere2901 3 роки тому

      I’d like to help but no way is ever provided to help these people individually, either through something like cash app/PayPal or a general GoFundMe where funds raised could be dispersed as needed. Even if you were willing to go to Cali, you could wander Venice Beach all day and never see him. So don’t feel bad if you have no funds to help because I have funds and can’t help either.

    • @carriebankswright9036
      @carriebankswright9036 3 роки тому +2

      If you could make it to Alabama I will share my home with you until you get on your feet

  • @arthurf.672
    @arthurf.672 3 роки тому +3

    He speaks more of her than of his situation. God bless him, thats heartbreaking.

  • @kidbehindthewheel9025
    @kidbehindthewheel9025 3 роки тому +20

    Most people don't realize it but you just one paycheck away or one sickness away from being like this

  • @val6937
    @val6937 3 роки тому +6

    This man is awesome. I hope he feels happy soon.

  • @norasmith7744
    @norasmith7744 9 місяців тому

    He's such a good man,,,whith such a good heart. God bless him with shelter. Amen

  • @jlouis9540
    @jlouis9540 3 роки тому +15

    What a gentle man. He clearly has depression and needs medical help. He needs a full physical and medication for his incontinence issues. Is there a go fund me page for this gentleman?

  • @howardwest1989
    @howardwest1989 3 роки тому +2

    THIS man is not long to be homeless....Everything stolen from him shall be restored 7 folds.....

  • @FragileCrab
    @FragileCrab 3 роки тому +34

    The fact that this man is stuck in this situation is a absolute shame and embarrassment to this country. I'm sad and moved by his story but also so angry that we aren't doing better for our fellow humans who are just trying to get through life, especially a beautiful and insightful soul like this man. It doesn't have to be this way.

  • @IreneMy
    @IreneMy 3 роки тому +11

    God bless him and all the homeless folks out there.

  • @arkin100
    @arkin100 3 роки тому +19

    God bless

  • @stophunting2705
    @stophunting2705 3 роки тому +1

    His three wishes said it all about him...it wasn’t about him. What a bloke I wish him well

  • @EastCoastGal66
    @EastCoastGal66 3 роки тому +14

    God Help this Man has gone through hell! May The Lord Bless him in a great way! May his wife Rest in Peace! Im very sorry Sir for your great loss. xxoo

  • @Slotbaybe
    @Slotbaybe 3 роки тому +1

    God bless him… He is so kind and humble he deserves help and love

  • @totality_seeker
    @totality_seeker 3 роки тому +3

    what a kind compassionate man Simba is, To listen to his life story and the emotion he conveys whilst telling it is both Heart breaking and Inspirational. To have watched your soul mate and beloved battle illness and then lose her has to be the hardest cruel episode someone could ever endure and yet Simba has a dignity and generosity of spirit that shines through. We know how much you loved and adored her and she was very lucky to have shared her life with such a fine human being as you Simba. Best wishes and the kindest of thoughts i send to you from the uk.

  • @ladytea697
    @ladytea697 3 роки тому +8

    So very sad. My heart breaks for him. He deserves to live in a home. I noticed he asked nothing for himself 😢 God Bless 💜🙏🏾

  • @josht.3320
    @josht.3320 3 роки тому +2

    I truly feel like he’s a reflection of God ...man has been touched by an angel 🙏🏾

  • @brittsbit8847
    @brittsbit8847 3 роки тому +12

    Pain, we must lift one another up! God Help us!

  • @muharamsanusi4241
    @muharamsanusi4241 2 роки тому

    unselfish three wishes. what a strong man. hope tomorrow would be better. thank you invisible people for presenting the reality and perspective.

  • @beckylby8409
    @beckylby8409 3 роки тому +11

    My heart aches for this gentleman & all homeless. This should not be! God please be with these people & get them the help they need. These people are not all bad & should be helped first & foremost as well as our veterans. Help these humans before foreigners!

  • @jspeagle6982
    @jspeagle6982 3 роки тому +6

    Wow! Absolutely heartbreaking! I will be thinking about this man 6 months from now.

  • @redreets
    @redreets 3 роки тому +2

    This man's story broke my heart. I have never felt so sickened by how humanity has turned out. What a beautiful soul. I live in the UK but would love to help this man in someway 😢

  • @theworldoflyrics3176
    @theworldoflyrics3176 2 місяці тому +1

    This man is so talented he could easily become a writer, cause he understands that the main problem is this so-called ,,structure" and he was right when he said that it's never about money but about people, may God bless his heart and I hope he's doing well now

  • @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel
    @JESUSisLORDBiblestudy-channel 3 роки тому +11

    @10:40 ahh be careful... he really cares for others and has so much anxiety too... God bless you brother

  • @rubenwhitaker5547
    @rubenwhitaker5547 3 роки тому +1

    Simba made brought me to tears, what a giant heart he has. I wish the world had as much love for Simba as he does for the world.

  • @twinkletoes2717
    @twinkletoes2717 3 роки тому +10

    God Bless the whole world

  • @timothyscott3116
    @timothyscott3116 7 місяців тому +1

    I'd go fishing with this guy any day any time!!!

  • @kellymarieapplebee
    @kellymarieapplebee 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful man, this hurts my heart, I hope so much he finds peace and all the contentment he deserves ❤️

  • @foureyedchick
    @foureyedchick 3 роки тому +23

    I am very sorry for this man. So, I pray to God for his comfort and for his financial needs to be met. Losing his wife is terrible. I lost my husband a few years ago. And now I lost jobs in my cleaning and driving business, and I am struggling to pay rent to my landlord, and I'm afraid of eviction. But, at least I have a little dog to keep me company. God forbid that I become homeless with my dog! Living in a car is bad! I'm glad at least his mother is alive! Both my mother and father died, so I am an orphan now!

    • @bmarie8965
      @bmarie8965 3 роки тому

      So sorry, God bless, he sees your struggle and knows what you need

  • @Melivisiona
    @Melivisiona 3 роки тому +5

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you! You will be together again when God calls you home.

  • @Tammy121111
    @Tammy121111 3 роки тому +15

    PRAYING FOR EVERYONE EVERYWHERES

  • @ruthdawang6044
    @ruthdawang6044 3 роки тому +10

    Please dear God, I pray some kindhearted people will befriend and help this poor man. If I was in the US, I would try to help him. God keep him strong and safe. I pray that things will get better for him.

    • @user-gz4ve8mw9l
      @user-gz4ve8mw9l 3 роки тому

      Be thankful everyday that you aren't in the USA. It's a dystopian cesspool, for anyone who isn't well off, or an elite.

  • @davidjones7503
    @davidjones7503 3 роки тому

    Genuinely a good man. God bless him.

  • @markdrinkwater24
    @markdrinkwater24 3 роки тому +4

    Truly heart breaking story.

  • @josefaortiz6986
    @josefaortiz6986 7 місяців тому +1

    He talks with wisdom.

  • @runningwindadventures
    @runningwindadventures 3 роки тому +8

    God Bless Him!! Good luck

  • @jameswilde3414
    @jameswilde3414 3 роки тому +1

    what a wonderful gentleman thank you Sir for your Humanity