Homeless in Austin Fighting Mental Illness after Spending Most of His Life in Prison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2024
- John has lived on the streets of Austin homeless for close to four years. He tries to do things differently by keeping to himself and staying away from common areas.
John spent most of his life locked up in prison. John shared that he has spent more time in prison than he has spent on the streets. Before you judge John, whatever he did, he has done his time and has been released. Our criminal justice system does almost nothing to help ex-convicts get back into society. Many end up on the streets homeless, and as taxpayers, you pay for their homelessness.
John suffers from mental illness and other health issues. He says he is working with good case managers and is on a list to be housed soon. John believes that how people are selected for housing is obsolete and needs to be redone. His basis for this is the fact that homeless people can be on a housing list for years and never get into housing. John is a smart man.
John went on to give more suggestions on homeless services and case management. He believes and I agree that some people need help transitioning from a life of prison and then homelessness into housing.
At the end, John invited me to visit his new apartment when he gets housing. Just so happens I will be in Austin for SXSW early next year and hope to visit John in his castle!
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And yes I wish people understood this more. Maybe one day they will.
My hometown sold out to tourism, and lost its community.
Invisible voice words of wisdom?
Invisible voice words of wisdom?
@@theangrybuddhaofficial Rent is 400 as a Couple where i live.. Nobody wants to talk about that.. Invisible seriously Come here ill show you the rent you show me why 2 people can not make 400 a month, Lets go. im all ears
Blessings to John. I loved his 3 wishes. Nothing about himself. All about others.
I thought they were great too
All these wonderful homeless people are the sympathetic ones..they are a family within themselves..and others
Ending up homeless scares me, i don't know why. Maybe cos all of us are just 1 paycheck away from being homeless
waaazup D yes we are struggling
Me too . Been there in my twenties due to depression and substance abuse -I’m now 50 with wife kid house buisness etc and homelessness still secretly worries me
I’ve been homeless for the last two year. I’ve been fortunate in the sense that i haven’t been sleeping on sidewalks. I’ve mostly been sleeping In vehicles. But I’m scared of not being able to get on my feet enough to ever get out of this situation and then eventually ending up without a vehicle.
After paying rent I have a few dollars left
No credit card no savings no credit I live on fear all the time
scares me too, bud ... you are not alone. anyone of us can end up homeless in a snap of a finger. and as we get older and those with no family the exponential of being homeless rises.
This guy was so sincere...
Thank you, Mark! This is where the ideas need to come from -- people who understand.
i truly feel badly for every homeless person. But certain ones break my heart. John is one of them. He seems like he just needs some support and a chance. Also I too have dental issues and his constant moving of his mouth is something I do too because of discomfort and extracted teeth. I was in pain watching his mouth. I wish a dentist in Austin would help him out. And to top it off, his waering a USA hat was so cruelly ironic. Our country has abandoned its most vulnerable people.
Maybe if you actually worked hard instead of spending your time virtue-signaling you could earn enough money to pay for John's dentistry
Hard to believe he's been in prison for years, he seems like a very nice guy.
There are many decent people who because of one bad decision end up in jail, and become very jaded while inside, he seems to not be too much like that which is great
I've known some very nice guys who'd been in jail. Harmless, and really nice folks. One became a Christian in prison, not the fake kind that pass for Christianity in the US but the real kind, through Prison Ministries. Another guy had merely been a bigtime pot smuggler. So, in jail for being a good businessman.
im still a very nice guy even after serving 25 years for terrible, horrific crimes
Lots of nice guys in prison, my friend went to prison, and the only victim in his entire case, was himself….
Being unable to find a job after incarceration is part of a bigger problem. Releasing an individual from prison and expecting them to magically fall into step with everyday society and "normal" life is simply unrealistic. In the U.S., prisoners are rarely rehabilitated, most of those relased are quickly churned back through the prison system and this sad cycle makes certain entities huge amounts of money.
And finding a place to live can be hard. If you have a drug conviction, nobody wants to rent to you because drug use on their property can get that property seized.
If people are so worried about fitting back into society, why don't they simply avoid breaking the law in the first place? Problem solved!
Thank you so much for your work!!!
This guy was once super handsome i can tell...god bless my friend
@journalistethics dotcom Luck of the draw. I can see it, too.
Ask him out.
LMAO IM ALL FOR BEING SUPER POSTIVE BUT A LIE IS A LIE LMAO
@@damien1781 quit it who cares just read and pass on by
I might let him eat my butt out😂😂😂😬
God Bless this man and the Trinity Center. Sounds like they are trying.
One of my life missions is to help the homeless and those who were dealt especially bad cards. People should not have to sleep on the street. So much money and resources available yet people are still homeless and hungry.
Rendroc Agree...
Agree 100% most vulnerable in society been forgotten by the government.
Good. That mean's you'll never neglect your family members in times of need. That's what homelessness comes back to ... peaople failing each other. Nothing to do with the Govt, or "society". It's plain old individuals being selfish and lazy.
That's where I was homeless at almost 10 years ago. On the drag downtown Austin.
What do you do now, did you find some housing ?
@@FrankBarryLuv I'm good now. I'm married with 3 beautiful children. That was a.long time ago for me
The Angry Buddha Official Lots of congrats, great guy 👍☺️🍺
@@FrankBarryLuv appreciate it. I can tell you one thing, it wasnt easy, but once you get going at it you embrace life with a passion and for me my children have shown me the light and are saviors. They are truly my heros
I peeked at your videos, you still look like a bum
Heartbreaking. I must say, Mark, you find some truly good people. I don't know anything about this man, but he seems so gentle. I wish him the best.
And there's the vicious cycle ex con trying to make a better life for themselves and no opportunities to be found, my brother I hope you read this, DO NOT REOFFEND stay the course keep working towards your goals write down a plan to get there, get the local libraian to help you don't feel ashamed to ask for help good luck brother stay strong 💪
no ones fault but his own, its hard to TRUST a felon... I have sympathy for him but let's keep it real, he's proven to not be reliable to society. We need rehabilitation
@@damien1781 have you really been paying attention to American society lately? this guy is far more logical and sound minded than most people who never did time, I would quicker trust him then most people I meet throughout the day
@@nightfangs2910 Yes Ron, I find him fascinating but you reap what you sew. His track record is what scares most of us. Im all for helping people but the blame is soley based on his choices.
@@damien1781 so as far as your concerned he should just go find a quiet place to take his life, you feel he shouldn't have any more chances, just get gone stay gone zero empathy
I was just reading the "rules" at an apartment complex leasing office which rules state a criminal record is grounds for "automatic rejection" of an application to live in one of the apartments for rent.
You do important work bringing us these takes.
Sir, I hope you find the healing and care you need.
💚💙💜
I see a beautiful mind and a sincere heart from john's eyes. I pray that the system will give him a new chance to work and an affordable housing. Bless this decent man.
I hope you get some help soon. God bless you.
He doesn't have long without help.
Why are there no homeless employment agencies.
Cause there's no profit involved in it. The USA govt is demonic and is not for your benefit as a civilian.
@@Americus22 So no American cities would be interested in funding this program because they just don't care about street people.
@@scottmorrison466 nope. All Democrat and all for self interest. Aussies have it better it sounds like.
@@RustyTheBiker I dont homelessness will be solved simply. Because it's been a problem for thousands of years, some people will have to be poor so the rich can stay rich.
@@RustyTheBiker So an overthrow of govt is in order?
BEAUTIFUL
Well I wish for you a safe warm place to call home, good health and happiness. ❤❤❤❤
I admire how candid he is about his circumstances and what he needs to function . After four years of being on the streets I'm glad he is still able to find some pleasure in life and not lose hope . Very humbling ...
He made a great point, when you're institutionalized or have been homeless for a long time, or just never learned these things in childhood things like making your bed, paying bills or even acceptable social behaviors need to be taught!! I foster care feral cats and wild dogs and it's a good analogy because these sweet smart creatures never had a "home" but with gentle guidance and lots of love they turn out fabulous and people are animals too. For those who are more concerned with the animals on the street know this, until we start treating people with compassion , animals will never be treated better so if you feel for the animals then feel for the human animals too.
May God Bless you John ❤️🌷❤️
God Bless You John
nice and interesting video, the part i like "don't worry about the bad things, or the things you can't really deal with"
this is what i try to do all days
My pray for him, may god give him strengh, courage, patient to go through this.. mau you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Amen..
These are NOT stories about housing. These are stories of our DIVORCE LAWS. I am also a retired veteran who because of these ridiculous domestic violence laws went from a 3000sqft home to being homeless in winter with ZERO evidence. I had no ID, no wallet, no shoes, and no medicine, which after a week on the streets led to a nervous breakdown - all because of a false abuse charge because my ex wife was having an affair. She moved the new guy into my house that I paid every mortgage payment on only a few weeks after I was tossed out. This also happens to homeless women whose exes abused the court system to make them look unstable.
What a nice guy. Homelessness is so hard. If people would just open their hearts and be kind to the homeless. I pray for him and all homeless. I been through it. I know its rough. 🙏💖
John I am sorry! I truly wish I could help. I may be homeless too within 4 months. I am a nurse and people say you can get a job anywhere. No I had wrist surgery 4 months ago, complications prevented me from going back to work they would not hold my position. I cannot work with my wrist messed up. I have no money. In 4 months if something doesn’t change I will be on the street.
i pray to god may He recover your wrist, never give up !
Hi Mark, have you heard from John since? I hope things turned out well for him.
He sounds like intellectual kind of man because he clearly is having his case open. I hope he gets off the streets soon. God bless that man.
If someone is near this zone, please bring him some food and clothes. Nobody deserves to live like that. He needs a second chance. Sending love and good energies to this man from South America.
God Bless Us All!
Really sad, people have to be homeless...😥
God bless 🙏🏼John I hope their able to find him stable housing...selfless wishes a good man
As a kid going to school in Austin we referred to homeless people living on the drag as Drag Rats. As an adult I still think about these people (some of them really young) and feel terrible for treating them like invisible people. Thanks for sharing these videos and humanizing/giving them a voice. Powerful stuff.
God bless you, John!!
"don't worry about things you can't really deal with".
Wow.
His look reminds me of Captain Picard.
I wish you had "before and after homelessness" pictures of people. It would let us see that they were no different than us before they experienced unexpected hard times.
I pray for the homeless , I know how it is , ive dealt with homelessness for awhile myself . It was pretty difficult especially during winter 🥺
Great guy. I hope he stays blessed
🙏🔥❤️✝️📖💪🏼🛡♾🕊 in humble prayer asking God Almighty to Bless John with health & comfortable dwelling place.... along with others in similar circumstances. Homelessness is 😭💔
Agree. Great Wishes.👍
He is definitely high in this video not that it matters I’m just saying. I’ve been there so I know exactly how this man feels. You can’t do this sober. ❤ I hope he was able to get back on his feet 🙏🏻💗
You know it’s messed up when we have to pay BILLIONS in foreign aid and can’t even help our own homeless. Pisses me off
Bless John's hart !
Your Graceful asking is much appreciated. You deserve respect truly. God bless you and what you do so much. And every struggling soul i see you and i pray for you. ❤️🙏 I was an alcoholic i turned completely to Jesus. Praise God forever and always. He took all the emptiness and pain away long term. He gives me his indescribable divine perfect peace. I pray for all to truly believe with all your heart and soul in 1 Corinthians 15 :1-4. Jesus loves you so much he died for you.
🙏❤️
5 seconds into this video and I muttered the words "Hey ya Vern, it's Ernest".
@Jay Harter really? How'd you meet?
Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs used to remind me of Ernest. 🤘
right he is...no one is the same- housed or unhoused
Thoughts & Prayers
Bless his sweet soul. His 3 wishes are the best yet. May Jesus watch over you protect and guide you. Much love
Doesn’t have anything..Still Smiles..Hope he finds a home..
I live in Austin.... the homeless community is GROWING and GROWING and it’s SAD.
It’s growing everywhere unfortunately
Nobody wants to work. Laziness.
Hi Pandora.. Is Trump helping this situation? He has found alot more money for the military.
@@peterah7957 its so easy to blame trump but how was it under obama clinton bush ect. The problems been there for a long time and the greed is makeing it worse n worse. Easy to blame trump as a scapegoat. Facts is it starts at the local level. And with all the greed out there its just becomeing worse n worse especially if your by yourself. Takes at least 2 n alot of these cities now to barely stay afloat. We need to not just point the finger of blame but we need some real solutions.
Yeah! Break! Care! Break! It's not that
I appreciate & respect you for all you do. #EndTheStigma #Rights4Humans
In Germany, people with menthal Health issues, don’t end up on the streets, not yet.
You can learn a lot from this guy than a philosopher. Smart fellow. Hope I can join you for dinner someday.
I wish you a new home & life my friend good luck
My prayers are with him.
That interview was scary..
Mental health issues are off the charts..
It doesn't mean your crazy if you r on meds ..
It does mean..
Use responsibly.
Father, I pray those doors open for this sweet soul soon in Jesus name. Amen
So you're saying you hope he dies soon? I'm guessing you were wearing a red MAGA hat when you posted that, weren't you?
Amen!
My fellow human. Best of luck to you.
Spent a couple days in prison by mistake and so brutal have PTSD from it a yr later. It was insane, saw a guy almost killed ,
GOD BLESS Him🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
He favors the Actor who plays ERNEST
great video.
I pray this man will get his castle soon.
I remember when Mike Rowe was doing Dirty Jobs and was a far cry from this. Sad to see what's become of him. This really opens your eyes to see that any single one of us can become homeless and downtrodden. Get better soon Mike!
This isn’t Mike Rowe.
love you mark...
I'm ashamed to be an American between this and Trump starting WW3. I feel sick.
homelessness is so much a tragedy
Most people just need someone to give them a place to stay and work. If it takes a while hang in there with them. Our society is full of greedy people that follow satans rules, me, me,me
So you're saying this man's family are satanic for not housing and feeding him?
Why didnt you ask why he was in prison ? what if he was a child molester or rapist.
I hope for the best for this guy, I hope he finds his way. That’s why it’s important to follow the rules in life, don’t break the law, don’t get involved with drugs, and stay humble. Because if you get into trouble for whatever reason, like rape, murder, or any of those crimes that will keep you locked up and you wind up spending most of your life in prison, then it is going to be very hard to try to get your life in order once you get out. But all of that could of been avoided if you just didn’t commit that crime, and the pain that you caused your victim and their family if they are alive is a travesty in itself.
💔😭
I hope he get nice home soon god bless him 😀
His wishes were awesome
Stay strong John!
This man is really smart.
Maybe instead of 200 mill of our tax dollars going to kill people at planned parenthood we should use that money to help the people alive and struggling 🤔
What he's got is undiagnosed tardive dyskinesia, he's being forced to take neuroleptics by his case worker just to procure housing and may not realize loss of motor control over his mouth is a side effect of antipsychotic medication
Do you guys give them some money for these interviews?
Anyone else thinking he’s got a tweaking problem? The jaw movements 🤔 a lot of these people unfortunately are trapped in substance abuse...wish him the best though 🙂👍🏻
He has been a criminal his whole life screw him he made his bed give afford houses to those who are working poor and are decent law abiding citizens
@@galegrazutis185 really. This is how you treat your brothers?
Got love for you brother.
Know what i mean, Verne?...
I appreciate what you do for these people , giving them a voice. But affordable living seems to just be getting further away . And there needs to be some different kind of housing for people with mental issues. Because once housed they have a hard time keeping it. Even paying normal bills on time is a challenge.
I hope the best for him.
Another good man down ,
I'm a excon to bro ,
Save the world
don't burn it .
Heartbreaking. Why don't the Bezos, Gates and Zuckerbergs of this world lift a finger to help people like him
one of his 3 wishes Love Others one of the two greatest commandments as spoken by Jesus Christ we must ALL do. Gods got you brother, I pray Gods Guidance, Protection, Hedge of Fire surround you and be gracious unto you 🙏😔
is this a new symbol? it looks like two people hugging from an aerial view. cool.
2:45 A person can be on a housing list for years and not be housed
What about their families?
Why was he in prison most of his life
GREAT QUESTION!!!
Articulate handsome man - mind you... handsome is as handsome does
God Bless him
Yup he's right
I’ve never understood why people are released from prison if they’re just going to be homeless.
I don't know why, but this guy reminds me of Jim Varney as Ernest. I hope this guy gets the help he needs :/
I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER HIS LIFE💞. GOD BLESS
OR, YOUR BLOOD
@@heatherrose9373 DEMONS ALWAYS MANIFEST WHEN WE PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS. THERE IS POWER IN THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS🎉 🙌THANK U JESUS CHRIST THAT UR LORD OVER ALL🙌
@@evettejamison6413 THERE IS POWER IN JESUS. GOD WILL DIE FOR HIS OWN. NOT FOR SINNERS. THINK BEFORE YOU POST.
@@heatherrose9373 THAT DEMON OPERATING OUT OF U IS GOING 2 DELIVER U 2 HELL'S FIRE. U NEED 2 EXAMINE UR LIFE, SURRENDER UR EVIL HEART AND TONGUE 2 JESUS THE CHRIST B4 UR TIME EXPIRE ON EARTH. UR FOOLISH AND I WON'T WASTE MY TIME ANYMORE RESPONDING BACK 2 UR DEMON OR DEMONDS. JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY TRUE LIVING GOD🎉 GOD BLESS🌹
@@evettejamison6413 YOU'RE CRAZY. I'M IN THE MINISTRY 30 YEARS. YOU DON'T KNOW GOD. STOP LYING ABOUT HIM