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  • Опубліковано 4 бер 2014
  • www.ImFromDrift...
    After being kicked out of her home at 17, Angela Louis struggled with homelessness, abusive relationships, sex work, and depression, all while transitioning, but nothing could stop her from finding her own path and earning her diploma. "At the end of the day you have to find yourself."
    (Transgender | Homelessness | Hope | New York City) [TV-PG]
    www.imfromdriftwood.com aims to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about their neighbors and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and storysharing.
    For more information about LGBTQ homelessness, please visit www.fortytonone....

КОМЕНТАРІ • 234

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas 5 років тому +49

    That cop saved her life. Everyone that helped her and tough loved her in the right way are angels. No one should have to go through all this just to become who you really are. My gay daughter is always welcome to live with us. I would never put a child out of the house like my parents did to my brother.

  • @zoeysosa6361
    @zoeysosa6361 5 років тому +41

    This is my sister Angela she doing better Now! She live in Cali now and works for Michael kors now and doing very well for herself

    • @toniletoya9986
      @toniletoya9986 5 років тому +5

      Can you tell her she really touch my heart. I'm crying over here because shit like this is real. tell her she is love and we support her mmuah

    • @alouis432
      @alouis432 4 роки тому +7

      Toni Letoya HI TONY HOW ARE YOU HUGGGGS AND THANK YOU THANK YOU

    • @alouis432
      @alouis432 4 роки тому +5

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @chibuzonwachuku5624
      @chibuzonwachuku5624 4 роки тому +1

      This is your brother. Cali is the perfect place for him. LGBTQs need to move there and have it secede.

    • @Nadine-uh3qt
      @Nadine-uh3qt 3 роки тому +4

      I am so happy your sister is doing better. Send her my best wishes.

  • @VIncentSunflowers
    @VIncentSunflowers 9 років тому +73

    Angela, you have such a beautiful spirit! Wishing you all good things in your life.

  • @SChild5.
    @SChild5. 10 років тому +60

    I know that's right! I'm crying now. Don't let ANYONE judge, mistreat you, or tell you that you don't belong because you're transgender. This world is meant for us too.

  • @AliceToso65
    @AliceToso65 5 років тому +15

    I can never understand how a mother could turn her child away but Im glad you were with her at the end. Angela, you are a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless

    • @isarahk
      @isarahk 4 роки тому

      @Chris Jones i hope u do

  • @marywatkins9438
    @marywatkins9438 4 роки тому +3

    You have really been through it and yet you're still winning-beautiful, candid and resilient. Keep on pushing, sis. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @jwalt8019
    @jwalt8019 10 років тому +32

    Wow, Angela, you are amazing. And I am very happy that you made peace with your mom before she passed. May God continue to bless you throughout your journey.

  • @LucareonVee
    @LucareonVee 10 років тому +22

    Incredible story, Angela. I'm sorry for what you went through and wish it hadn't been that way, but you have proven yourself to be an incredibly strong woman and I hope for the best for you.

  • @artisttemple8268
    @artisttemple8268 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you, Angela, for this love and wisdom. Excellent resources mentioned at 5:35.

  • @allenboughetto1578
    @allenboughetto1578 8 років тому +5

    I here story's like this all my life and inspire, influence, and motivates me to stay strong in this world. My eyes are fill with joy! Thank you for your story and may God be with you for Eternity!

  • @theilliad4298
    @theilliad4298 8 років тому +4

    these stories are so hard and i am so glad i got to help two men get their lives together. i cant turn people down who have dreams and aspirations. love all these stories

  • @user-rh5yf2wz8l
    @user-rh5yf2wz8l 7 років тому +5

    She's stunning. Beautiful & graceful. I hope she finds a safe place & a lotta good fortune, love & opportunities.

  • @maratusa
    @maratusa 2 роки тому +1

    You are such a strong person, with a beautiful spirit! I wish you safety and peace! All my love.

  • @janaebrantley5462
    @janaebrantley5462 8 років тому +15

    Wow your story made me cry. It's not easy living in this lifestyle. The sad part about it is simple minded people accept everything else but when it come to transsexuals they act like it's the end of the world..... Really

    • @Country328
      @Country328 8 років тому +6

      especially Jamaican...

    • @alouis432
      @alouis432 8 років тому +6

      JAMAICAN HAITAIN N DOMINICAN HERE HEYYY EVERY1 THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT LOVE U ALL XOXOXOX

    • @samriwelkeish7981
      @samriwelkeish7981 5 років тому +2

      Arthur Mcfly Get an update from the 19s, being gay isn't a mental illness anymore.
      www.hrc.org/blog/flashbackfriday-today-in-1973-the-apa-removed-homosexuality-from-list-of-me
      Looks like you are stating opinions and not facts. Just because you find something disgusting doesn't mean you need to say they need to die and call them freaks. I don't think they need help, I think you need help. You may have Intermittent explosive disorder. First of all, you can't tell someone to stop being themselves. You don't control.

  • @therealbrooksie
    @therealbrooksie 10 років тому +33

    OMG this made me cry stay strong Angela :)

  • @nened6629
    @nened6629 10 років тому +3

    i love you .its fucking hard being black never mind being gay or transgender.im a black female born .and i never had a mom or a dad there for me. or any family

  • @ksmurfer
    @ksmurfer 9 років тому +15

    so much strength! Beautiful inside outside ... I love the closure Angela got to have with her mother... i think it takes a very strong person to forgive.

  • @beller8501
    @beller8501 6 років тому +11

    there is no love of a mother and father when will this abandment of your own children stop this is the core of human suffering

  • @Ash-hb9cj
    @Ash-hb9cj 2 роки тому +2

    That car story was chilling. I’m glad the officer intervened. Regardless of how you feel about transwomen, you’d have to be tough to live that lifestyle. I respect that, it’s gotta be psychologically draining dealing with so much hate. I’ve met hyper masculine guys that couldn’t handle a fraction of the hate/danger transgender people face for living their truth.

  • @tsbdot32
    @tsbdot32 10 років тому +16

    Thank u' Tears Filled My Eyes With Sadness' But Joy Filled My Heart With Joy' That Ur Free' God Bless Angela & This Is Just A Piece Of What God Has In Store For U'

  • @1adebarde
    @1adebarde 6 років тому +3

    She is beautiful. Shouldn't have too much trouble finding someone to look after her.

    • @arthurmcfly5409
      @arthurmcfly5409 5 років тому +1

      That freak is not a she transgender basically they are men they like to wear woman dress high heels in weave that does not make him a woman

    • @samriwelkeish7981
      @samriwelkeish7981 5 років тому +3

      Arthur Mcfly Learn the difference between sex and gender identity. The person Identifies as a She. You do know that heels were for men first? Right?

    • @JeremyLeeIsARapist2002
      @JeremyLeeIsARapist2002 Рік тому

      @@arthurmcfly5409 Sex offenders like you are the real freaks

  • @caliborn7421
    @caliborn7421 3 роки тому +3

    That is a really sad story! I hope everything works out for Angela!

  • @tinaroston9314
    @tinaroston9314 7 років тому +9

    angela louis you are beautiful and im so proud of you Jesus loves you and so do i!

    • @samriwelkeish7981
      @samriwelkeish7981 5 років тому +2

      Arthur Mcfly Not everyone will find the person as a freak. Your sexuality isn’t a choice.

  • @TheAirtrans
    @TheAirtrans 8 років тому +11

    Your such a beautiful person.Its hard n your gorgeous.Be yourself n becareful

  • @aertishipper6765
    @aertishipper6765 5 років тому +11

    Shes so wise! Wish her the best

  • @anytreeinbloom
    @anytreeinbloom 8 років тому +5

    thank you for sharing, you are incredible.

  • @sierrasymone7590
    @sierrasymone7590 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for being so inspiring, I've been trying to transition for a long time now and still no luck, but I haven't given up I'm coming up with new plans and ideas everyday to get me there, I've been to a LGBT community and all awaiting information that can help get me there finally, hopefully that time comes soon because I don't want to be this guy anymore

  • @lolaluvzyou
    @lolaluvzyou 10 років тому +13

    wow so powerful!!!

  • @saltedcaramel394
    @saltedcaramel394 8 років тому +6

    Beautiful story xx

  • @brochogan211
    @brochogan211 Рік тому

    I got chills from the story about her close call with the bad man 😮

  • @NadiaThePoet
    @NadiaThePoet 8 років тому +7

    Such an Inspiring story Angela! Thank you so much!

  • @ccruiz8245
    @ccruiz8245 4 роки тому +2

    This made me cry. Religion makes parents do crazy things to their children. I'm so glad she made it

    • @chibuzonwachuku5624
      @chibuzonwachuku5624 4 роки тому +1

      No, politics and sociology make parents do crazy things to their children. Religion agrees with science. It's sad that he (not she) may not survive that long.

    • @WhateverArtist
      @WhateverArtist 4 роки тому +1

      @@chibuzonwachuku5624 Religion agrees with science...said no scientists ever.

    • @chibuzonwachuku5624
      @chibuzonwachuku5624 4 роки тому

      @@WhateverArtist LGBTQs are born that way, said lying leftist politicians. That's why I as a black person voted for the phony Trump.

    • @WhateverArtist
      @WhateverArtist 4 роки тому +1

      @@chibuzonwachuku5624 You voted for Trump because you think the liberals are lying about the existence of gay people. Huh? And I thought you're supposed to vote based on actual policies.

    • @JeremyLeeIsARapist2002
      @JeremyLeeIsARapist2002 Рік тому

      @@chibuzonwachuku5624 You voted for pedophile Donald Trump?

  • @hermosareina1212
    @hermosareina1212 6 років тому +2

    Any update?

  • @veganjem
    @veganjem 10 років тому +8

    you are very beautiful and such a strong person.. congratulations on being and staying yourself and succeeding

  • @minervagalvez4748
    @minervagalvez4748 3 роки тому +1

    LIVE YOUR LIFE!!! THANK YOU, ANGELA!!! ❤🙏

  • @lynnwilliams1992
    @lynnwilliams1992 4 роки тому +3

    So positive lovely lady xx

  • @summerdayy5849
    @summerdayy5849 4 роки тому

    It’s 2019 I wonder where she is now. I pray God watch over and keep Angela safe.

  • @JacobTrueman
    @JacobTrueman 10 років тому +23

    Man those hoop earrings were super distracting... That said YAY ANGELA

    • @DH39341
      @DH39341 7 років тому +2

      JacobTrueman, i didn't notice them until i saw your comment, no lie 😂

    • @ejima-jnr
      @ejima-jnr 6 років тому +1

      JacobTrueman 😁@ the earrings

    • @sierrasymone7590
      @sierrasymone7590 5 років тому +1

      I didn't notice them either till I saw this comment 😆😆

    • @robolasher
      @robolasher 5 років тому +1

      They were bugging me too

  • @mray8519
    @mray8519 2 роки тому

    Wishing you the very best. The most important thing you will ever do is to love that child in you named Angela.

  • @ludivinewittenberg3878
    @ludivinewittenberg3878 7 років тому +8

    You are a very strong and beautiful inside out woman 👍👍

  • @bianca1331
    @bianca1331 4 роки тому +1

    This is why I’m waiting till I’m old enough and have my bag secured to transition.

    • @TLW369
      @TLW369 Рік тому

      Regardless of how long you wait, there will always be obstacles for the girls.
      Stop trying to creat a perfect time and place, they don’t exist.
      ❤️

  • @samanthapatrick4345
    @samanthapatrick4345 4 роки тому +1

    I'm really happy for you that everything turned great for you Angela take care sending hugs and love your way 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💗💗💗💗💗🌈🏳️‍🌈☮️🌠

  • @akulmonkel469
    @akulmonkel469 4 роки тому +2

    God bless you girl

  • @callmebailey
    @callmebailey 6 років тому +6

    You go girl🙌🏽

  • @FlorenceFox
    @FlorenceFox 10 років тому +8

    That is a disgusting piece of shit excuse for a mother. Anyone who would throw their child on the street like that doesn't deserve to call themselves a parent. It doesn't matter how much money you offer to throw at them to ease your conscience, you are still abandoning someone who is supposed to be able to trust you more than anyone else in the world.
    I am so thankful that I have a mother who could disagree with me on everything, disagree with everything I believe in and stand for, but who I know will always love and support me regardless of who I love or what gender I see myself as.
    I always figured that was just what parents did, but I've since come to see that there are some terrible fucking parents out there; and at least I can say they've made me appreciate mine all the more.

  • @NiteFlirtTS2006
    @NiteFlirtTS2006 4 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful story!

  • @philiphema2678
    @philiphema2678 3 роки тому

    I hv decided that, at 74, I am not going to listen to, or watch, people who feel it is ok to criticize, demean, denigrate and otherwise de-humanize a transgendered person merely because that person doesn't conform to an idealistic "norm".
    The worst critics are those who quote from some archaic religious
    dogma.
    TG's are here, have always been here. But now we hv the technology (and a sluggish political will) to fully address the needs of this marginalized group to live fulfilled authentic lives.

  • @judedimatteo8942
    @judedimatteo8942 2 роки тому

    Why can we tell my mom before she passed away that I had gotten touched by a boy and I never told her my whole life until 2 weeks before she passed away we talked more than and we ever did through my life I miss my mom to this day and I pray she's at peace thank you

  • @ejima-jnr
    @ejima-jnr 6 років тому +1

    I commend your resilience hope and courage through your struggles. Keep doing the best you can. I sincerely appreciate Love and respect transgender women

  • @Rebone
    @Rebone 4 роки тому +4

    Hate is such an ugly thing

    • @chibuzonwachuku5624
      @chibuzonwachuku5624 4 роки тому

      Going against science is the ugly thing. My statement isn't hate

  • @alltsem
    @alltsem 9 років тому +5

    this channel makes me cry. in the best way :)

  • @h3e44
    @h3e44 10 років тому +12

    I has a boyfriend in Atlanta he was a drug dealer, he had money. Love that part

  • @yatusabeeeeeee6793
    @yatusabeeeeeee6793 2 роки тому +1

    She’s beautiful 💕

  • @aprilsantiano3816
    @aprilsantiano3816 8 років тому +8

    This definitely made me cry - so inspiring xo

  • @SacredNerve
    @SacredNerve 10 років тому +3

    Good on you Angela!

  • @OumyNeferti
    @OumyNeferti Рік тому +1

    God bless her.

  • @matthewpancini7300
    @matthewpancini7300 6 років тому +3

    She is really beautiful. I wish her the best in life. Also those hoop earrings look badass. :D

  • @jeffreyskinner7002
    @jeffreyskinner7002 5 років тому +1

    Can you update how you are doing Mz.?

  • @petradejcikova8593
    @petradejcikova8593 3 роки тому

    Such a strong..beautiful beautiful human being you are..

  • @goldenlabelstudio
    @goldenlabelstudio 4 роки тому +2

    I hope you’ve found your way to a modeling agency 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @katinathomas2948
    @katinathomas2948 4 роки тому

    I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I SAW THIS.

  • @markmckenzie3706
    @markmckenzie3706 4 роки тому

    Thank u and u do have beautiful spirit i am proud of your accomplishment god bless u

  • @medium8
    @medium8 10 років тому +5

    So inspiring.

  • @monica8833
    @monica8833 6 років тому +7

    You're a strong women ☺

    • @arthurmcfly5409
      @arthurmcfly5409 5 років тому

      You people really need to stop with the b******* he is not a woman transgender is not considered to be a woman

    • @samriwelkeish7981
      @samriwelkeish7981 5 років тому +3

      Arthur Mcfly The person sex is male, but there gender identity/roles in society is female.

    • @jaiiwoo3652
      @jaiiwoo3652 4 роки тому +2

      @@arthurmcfly5409 I'm curious, why are you watching this? 👀🤔

    • @arthurmcfly5409
      @arthurmcfly5409 4 роки тому

      That's not Arthur Mcfly I'm his girlfriend I'm just sick of these transgenders just to taking over women Society they are men that's something they can never change no matter how hard they trying once a man always a man they could cut it off tape it down still going to be a man

    • @hylianexpected1171
      @hylianexpected1171 4 роки тому +3

      @@arthurmcfly5409 Guess what? Trans people are valid, but transphobia isn't. Have fun being on the wrong side of history, bigot. If you're her boyfriend, she needs to find someone new, because you don't deserve her.

  • @errolflynn6150
    @errolflynn6150 3 роки тому

    Live and let live, be who and what you want.

  • @rowstone3019
    @rowstone3019 3 роки тому

    Respect and Support!

  • @jessicajackson2438
    @jessicajackson2438 2 роки тому

    Beautiful... Live your life period

  • @Arithequeen638
    @Arithequeen638 7 років тому +2

    Wow, ur a wonderful person

  • @sewbee5222
    @sewbee5222 3 роки тому

    I read some comments about Angela Louis’ mother. Not allowing Angela to stay home. My parents had rules in our home. And I knew at the end of the day I worked no where and paid not one bill. I believe you honor and yes OBEY your parents. So you follow those rules til you get out and pay your own bills. You do not run mierda in a house you don’t own. Follow the rules or hit the road.

  • @Degjoy
    @Degjoy 9 років тому +5

    SO beautiful! ♥

  • @laleki9
    @laleki9 10 років тому +4

    wow what a story. beautiful girl.

  • @shamaneikajohnson7117
    @shamaneikajohnson7117 5 років тому +4

    God protects you .

  • @aminahshabazz8689
    @aminahshabazz8689 5 років тому +3

    Yes Girl! I can relate!!!

  • @yanazparker6708
    @yanazparker6708 7 років тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL INSPIRING VIDEO !!!!!!

  • @rogerwinters9856
    @rogerwinters9856 5 років тому

    Can someone help me with what sense does it make when a boy put on girl clothes and girls put on men clothes, or change their sex for what?

    • @sewbee5222
      @sewbee5222 3 роки тому

      What? What do you mean?

  • @hotcocoa500
    @hotcocoa500 5 років тому +2

    His mom is very sick you don't turn your back on your child regardless of anything 😑😑

  • @shanesarabia0318
    @shanesarabia0318 5 років тому +1

    Your fine! Im sure your fine!

  • @barbarajackson4006
    @barbarajackson4006 5 років тому

    Mike im not for sure but i think youre talking about Rupaul

  • @tracyskitchenandappalachia2954
    @tracyskitchenandappalachia2954 6 років тому +1

    You have strength. Yeeeaaaah! Dental assistant!

  • @rickymiralles4396
    @rickymiralles4396 4 роки тому +1

    Shes stunning im proud of her,im also a ladyboy here in d philippines

    • @lip9785
      @lip9785 3 роки тому +1

      ladyboy isn’t a nice term

  • @uncledave7474
    @uncledave7474 5 років тому +1

    You're so Beautyful

  • @gladysduffey1771
    @gladysduffey1771 4 роки тому +1

    Congratulations beautiful

  • @sophoniawilliams1958
    @sophoniawilliams1958 3 роки тому

    Lord I Pray 🙏🏽for these People

  • @gd.523
    @gd.523 5 років тому

    This story is all over the place

  • @westindiesgalfruits2335
    @westindiesgalfruits2335 4 роки тому +1

    He needs to find himself amd be delivered and watch the miracles that await him.

  • @formerlyknownas123
    @formerlyknownas123 8 років тому

    This is heartbreaking.

  • @TTIMENETWORK
    @TTIMENETWORK 10 років тому +4

    this was very nice, thanks for sharing this, check out our Channel trans talk show tea time.

  • @adrina911
    @adrina911 4 роки тому

    I think I seen her on Facebook.

  • @anthonymason3854
    @anthonymason3854 2 роки тому

    My goodness, she looks like a girl I usted to work with. 💯💯💯😐😐😐💯💯💯

  • @trashperson77
    @trashperson77 4 роки тому +2

    straight men in a women dress.

  • @ericjohnson5380
    @ericjohnson5380 2 роки тому

    Truly ,sad 😢 I love sister ,for sharing ,this story I love you coming from the lqgt community black male , I know how feel ,I been homeless it's different world gave fit in at shelter with of bunch ,who at different because your gay

  • @monicalamb4life461
    @monicalamb4life461 4 роки тому +1

    Amen beautiful 😘

  • @bertlewis4770
    @bertlewis4770 Рік тому

    Settle name

  • @diontoney9677
    @diontoney9677 2 роки тому

    💯

  • @mikemathews9100
    @mikemathews9100 6 років тому

    O my god. I can figure out if she looks more like Dennis Rodman or that black supper model from the 80s. Cant think of her name (Can anyone help me what was her name) She should go to California.

  • @yanazparker6708
    @yanazparker6708 3 роки тому

    This video is very enlightening, Thank You Sister ❤ naturally Beautiful

  • @marywatkins9438
    @marywatkins9438 4 роки тому

    I love your hair too, Angela.❤

  • @rainnmoon114
    @rainnmoon114 2 роки тому

    He needs to take that cross off.

  • @daniel_8181
    @daniel_8181 6 років тому +1

    You remind me a bit of Beyonce!

  • @jasonb7870
    @jasonb7870 2 роки тому

    Want to meet her very beautiful lady