Homeless Teenager interview-David
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- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of David, an eighteen year old who is living on Skid Row. Photographed on January 15, 2020.
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One of the main problems in America is parenting.
Shakir Munik It’s a worldwide thing to be honest
@@hannahf.572 yeah, but it peaks in usa.
@@RufusR6 There are so many different races and habits. Other things I don't know seems like there is everything in bigger scale, homeless ppl.. etc. somebody who knows better, please explain. But like in Finland there is good education system and social farewell.. someone drops thrue nets sometimes but often they are find by helping organisations. pläh.
sightinsight why do you think most people start using drugs 🤔
So so true and it's very sad. I was so fortunate to be adopted and I'm forever grateful to my parents. Not all parents are great like mine much less acceptable.
20 years old sitting in my apartment right now, storm raging outside. Realizing I really don’t have shit to complain about .
It’s always good to count your blessings.
Exactly 👍
God loves you. He became a man and died on a cross for you. This may sound trite. Pray and ask God to reveal himself to you. I speak from experience. The best is yet to come.
Fuck man.... it's hot in l.a ..... keep praying to God out there brother .
@@barry.anderberg I thought Jesus died on the cross?
The worst part is they were his ADOPTIVE parents.
Why adopt a child only to neglect him ?
N P $$$$ money, they get paid to take these kids in.
@@r0ckymarie I know, but still.
Unfortunately probably for the tax break
So sad
Casey Marie adoptive parents do not get paid. Only foster parents do/caretaker relatives get paid by the government.
This dude isn’t lost yet. He has a good head on his shoulders.
Why "yet" though lol
@@pinedorecords because soon, he will be gone
@@TheVredeHunter unless the good head on his shoulders overpowers the opposing forces :)
Yeah he does. He wasn’t meant to be in the position he’s in. Not with his mind and heart. It’s genuine.
I believe
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Thank you, SWU
thank you! please keep a look out for him, so we can help him. All he has been through and survived. Hang in there David. You are in our hearts and mind
let us know
Let us know. I would love to contact him.
Hes back in New Mexico. Hes been offered help, jobs, and a roof over his head by several people in this town. But he wasnt ready to help himself. He has potential to do good i believe but he has to want to help himself.
Soft White Underbelly I may have a story for you.
He needs to come to Vegas. There is a homeless youth shelter ages 17-24. That place saved my life. Shannon West Youth Center. Houses now over 100 youth
Yanna Well dome Yanna I hope life’s kind to you in the future 💖
Damn poor kid , he has a strong heart , he will make it he just needs a step up . stay strong young man you will make it .
Arizona also
This is encouraging to read! So glad you found the help you deserved. Best wishes to you and Thank You for taking the time to carry about another soul in need of a little help, hope he sees this! ❤
Good suggestion. California is not a great place to be homeless. He needs resources fast! I wanted to suggest leaving CA too.
The general tendency is to harshly judge the homeless. These interviews are opening eyes, and hopefully opening hearts.
Lisa Wachter
Agreed !
This hurts me so much. He just needs a break.
I always had empathy and sympathy for the homeless but would wonder why so many would go back to the streets after being offered a lifeline. These videos are eye opening in that so many children have horribly horrific childhoods where they are scarred for life and it’s a struggle even with the best therapy and care.
they are actually the ones we should look up to, in a way. Lots of truths and lessons they could teach us. They are the ones who experience the most suffering in life. This teenager has seen more things than anyone of us would in a lifetime.
Harshly judge our society for valuing capital over people's wellbeing
He seems so genuine and like he actually wants to better his life.
I see the exact opposite. I see misdirection and exaggerations. There is more to his juvenile delinquent story.
@@knottiegirl27 Sometimes, its hard to have empathy when we have had our own personal misfortunes. Wanting to stay sober is half the battle and I truly think he wants that.
@knottiegirl your a fuckin idiot ! You must not beileve him cause he's a young man ! Shame on you !
knottiegirl27 I agree with you when you say that you believe there is more to his story of juvenile delinquency, but put yourself in his shoes. He needed an outlet for his frustrations and he had no healthy examples. Obviously he took the wrong path here but he did the best with what he knew, and is clearly just trying to get away from an extremely toxic situation.
mariwatersflowers ayyy yes but he just doesn’t know how
His “parents” should be in jail.
Jessica Bailey I’m curious to know why a cps report wasn’t filed for them
sadly they don't end up in jail. There are so many kids out there without a voice or someone who cares. Think about foster parents who get money from the government, they don't do it to take care of the kids, they do it for the money, and then treat the kids terribly.
Rebecca Standridge Uhm not ALL foster parents are in it for the money 🙄🙄 I know quite a few amazing foster parents who love their foster kids and I’m sure they wouldn’t like being lump together into a category your small mind created
System is messed up all these kids that go abused not reported then end up passing away so sad
@@corylytle6282 amen that's what I'm fucking saying!!!
I can hear the pain in his voice bro. I feel for him, he has so much potential and already sounds like an old soul at 18 years old. He's really intelligent and deserves so much more
Sad that he’s talking like he’s already old but isn’t even 19 yet. He’s been through too much for an 18 year old.
It's me David add me on Snapchat new-mexico20
@@newmexico3744 this man doesnt have time for snapchat this man is fighting on the streets every night to wake up with all the belongings he went to sleep with. Why? What's the point? To get someone to validate you and tell you it's okay? Well dont pretend to have a harder life than you actually do for pity. Try to find yourself, and better yourself and live for yourself. Dont pretend to be someone else just to feel better. And if this is just to establish a story for a scam of a go fund me, then just fuck you
JZH10000 New Mexico is the person in the video. Snapchat is probably the only way he can communicate on WiFi on his phone.
Blazicorn seriously! He’s so hurt and I pray he gets help before god forbid he gets into any drugs 💔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@JZH10000 but he is New Mexico
Somebody should help him seems like he isn't at fault for the toxic environment he was pretty much born into
That's how it is for all people. We are all products of circumstance. But racism, classism, sexism and xenophobia get in the way of seeing it that way. And that shallow point of view serves a purpose in this world. It upholds a concept of "merit" or worth and thus keeps inequality justified and unchanging.
Kevin Kimbelle I totally agree and I think that somebody should be all of us we should all pitch in and donate and at least get him a tent!! Poor guy didn’t deserve the hell he’s been going through that his mother put him through and then how dare she kick him out shame on her!!
M Detlef horrible things happen to everyone, all colors, sizes and ethnicities. Your comment is unnecessary
@M Detlef I'm not concerned about putting somebody first because they are black, in these situations i don't care about his skin color. I never do its all about how bad you need help and how bad of a situation you are put on beyond fault. I would never put somebody behind others based on SKIN COLOR" if a person is wrong they are wrong if a person is not at fault they are not at fault i would definitely want to help a guy like this based on his unfortunate circumstance. FORGET ABOUT SKIN COLOR !!!!!!!
@@theillestchik00 👍
To me, the moral at the end of all these stories is.. care and protect children at all costs
Beautifully put
It really is. These poor sweet babies. It isn't fair.
L M and if you can’t take care of a child USE birth control
Absolutely!
I’m looking after my 35 year old who suffered a nervous breakdown recently.
She was also diagnosed with Bipolar 1.
I’ll always be a Mom💕💕💕
YES
This guy needs a role model, he still has potential.
It breaks my heart to hear his story. Nobody should ever have to endure such pain..especially at the age of 6yrs old. I believe in this child! Poor guy never has been givin a chance at anything...I hope some of the viewers will see this & help this young man get on his feet.
You're ignorant AF, he needs trauma treatment. Role model! smfh
David deserves a chance to get his GED and have a safe home ❤
This is one of the worst ones. I can feel the PTSD through his breathing. I wish the best luck to him.
I wouldn't wish PTSD on my worst enemy...
Job Corps. Age limit is 24, provide for everything get an education and a trade 100% free
Right on Nik!! This is by far the best solution for any individual ( _under 24_ ) ; They can learn a trade, even travel abroad as well. I had 2 friends back in H.S. who joined *Job Corps* - I saw them 10 yrs later, and OMG what a "turn around" their lives had taken!!! Back in H.S. they were "problematic" teens, getting in trouble daily, drugging + drinking, etc., and then one of the H.S. Counselors there suggested *Job Corps* to them or else, ( _he told them_ ) 'youre gonna end up on the streets or in prison at some point' ; Im glad they took his advice at the time, cause seeing them both a decade later, I really got to see the end results and they were *positive* !! The same results could be had for this young man as well --- I hope *Mark Laita* sees your comment + "suggests" this to him. It will literally change his life! 🙋
This sounds so ideal!
Leena Stark Hell yeah! This is a great idea. This needs more upvotes 👍🏼 he has so much potential. I really hope they pass this along to him.
@@LeenaStark wow that's awesome my friend is in job corps at the moment glad the program helped him
Nik in The Midwest yes yes good suggestion!
What agency interviewed the adopted couple and thought that they would be good/fit parents? I wish someone could sue that agency.
It happens way to often. I was adopted to people who also should have never been allowed!
Tené A. Buckner he should have said the names of his adoptive parents. Im sure theyre really nice upstanding citizens and employees as far as their co workers are concerned.
I’m always appalled by the amount of abuse that happens in the adoption and foster systems. we desperately need a new set of background checks and training for adults who plan on taking in vulnerable children.
I thought the same thing... 😟
Some agency's don't do a fantastic job screening and some couples play the game. Those two together are the worst possible outcome. A neglected and abused child.
I knew a guy like this once. By all accounts, parents probably wanted him dead, wasn't meant to survive. Survived on the streets of Seattle, endured violence constantly until he joined the Navy and studied technology. Ended up becoming a tech manager in a Fortune 500 company. You can make it out but it takes tremendous will (and luck) to overcome. Like my friend, wish David all the best.
Navy or Air Force would be great for him.
I agree with this!
I truly hope and pray he sees your comment!!! IF he doesn’t have a record by now the Service would be great for him !! I kinda said the same thing I’m my comment. Hope he found his way and didn’t drowd in the lake of poor me and drugs !!
We need an update of David. It's been 6 months since this interview.
I know...right
He went back home to reserve New Mexico
@dan maler there is an update further up off a leroy martinez if you have not already seen it.
David is here in reserve New Mexico at the moment. I believe he is staying with an older man at night in his house. David still walks around the town and likes to sit at the small stores we have. I am here working at Carmen’s Restaurant and he just came in, said hi, and freestyled for us and then left. He is healthy as for now and is doing alright.
@@emiliovarela463 hi Emilio I know someone who can seriously help him is there any way you could put me in contact with him? Could we converse further through email? Jadasjoy1@gmail.com
"When I was a little kid", is the saddest statement.... he has never been allowed to be a little kid. Never gave this guy a chance.
This poor kid. Being homeless is probably better than being home.
Kinda is add me Snapchat new_mexico20 you will now it's me
@@newmexico3744 I would definitely not add this niCca on snap lmao
New Mexico simp
@@newmexico3744 freak
Penta LMDAOOOOOO chilllll
Met this guy in a Dairy Queen in Arizona. Such a genuine guy. Hope he’s doing ok
Hey that guy is me I'm in reserve New Mexico
New Mexico hey people are looking for you! Get ahold of this guy people want to help you!
@@newmexico3744 oh my God!!!!! Please comment again and let me know exactly where you are. Would you be willing to come to Virginia and let me help you?????
New Mexico contact us PLEASE & let my mom & I help you!! We can help you get to VA and we can help you if you want the help!
New Mexico reach out to any first united Methodist church!!! No matter you’re beliefs we open our hearts and doors to anyone please don’t give up YOU ARE LOVED!!!!
I want to see him win man!!! He’s a soldier and doesn’t even know it 💪🏿✊🏿!!!
Alfred Smalls 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Amen x
Me too
MORE VIOLENCE? How about a normal job instead.
Alfred Smalls hell yea!
Most people twice his age couldn’t handle that and keep their head up!
He’s a soldier for sure!
I’ve watched a bunch of these - a bunch. Something about this guy was especially heart-tugging. He seems completely in shock and so unprepared for the life he’s living. These interviews all show people trying to keep their dignity and each is intelligent and engaging. And all their stories start with crappy parenting. I hope this guys is okay.
He will *never* be okay after what he's been through while his brain was developing.
“Homeless Teen” shouldn’t even be a thing in America.
it shouldn't be a thing anywhere
@@thorfjalar Wonderful - take ours and our 15 million illegals as well.
This breaks my heart. He’s of legal age but he’s a child, and NO child should undergo these situations and circumstances
M Detlef youre whats wrong with the world. NO child should go through that. Get the fuck out of here with those disgusting comments.
He seemed grateful at the end having someone listen to him! Please interview more teens if you can. I feel like if a lot of these people had been caught younger or seen support younger maybe things would’ve been different
No one has cared enough to allow him to get this shit out of him...to hear what he has endured. That is a first step in beginning to hear from PTSD and it's a long, long, several years long road.
He deserves a chance ... he needs someone to love him and give him an opportunity...
I agree
Jasmine nichole what country do you live in I live in England it would be nice to chat to you do you have a email address?
Have you ever watched one of those movies that's set a hundred years ago, and depicts these rag-tag kids in the slums of NY or wherever, and you think to yourself "Why was everyone so elitist back then? Pushing the poor and neglected aside while they dine in fine restaurants." Well, that is exactly what is happening today, with this kid. It's always been the same, and in a hundred years the next generations will look back on us and think the same. We're no different than the people that walked this earth hundreds of years ago, scoffing at and avoiding the less-fortunate. We all of a sudden feel so compassionate for at least watching these tragic stories, and maybe giving it a like or a comment. Hell, if we share it we might just be in line for a sainthood. But all of that is only because everything is presented to us in cinematic HD, whereas when you see it on the streets, right in front of you, you shy away and turn the other cheek. We need a collective, societal epiphany that'll help us realise how wrong we've doing things; it's never too late to change.
You are absolutely right. I know we can’t change the world but when it’s in your face lend a hand if it’s safe to do so.
We need to begin by teaching every man and woman how to be a decent mother and father.
It's surreal how all these stories begin with childhood abuse and neglect!!
His “parents” need to be dealt with, he absolutely needs to press charges
with what kind of money?
Manga Ice it doesn’t cost money to turn parents in and press charges.. he’s still a kid
Thank you for saying that.
Man this absolutely heartbreaking. Trillions of dollars to blow on endless wars and not one penny to solve the homelessness crisis. What a sick planet we live on.
He seems like a big teddy bear 🧸. Praying that he gets the help he needs ❤️.
Can you help me?
Prayer really helps so much....NOT. You think he didn't pray while he was being beaten.
He needs a home and a hug
Maryam❤️he does❤️
Let him live with you
My husband can find him a room to rent and get him a job but there's no way to reach these people.
@@Maryam-xh2mt you look like that girl off of pof
@@thematriarchy2075 I honestly don't feel comfortable doing so because some of the interviews his remarks seem creepy and unnecessary. Just because he's nice to interviews these people and offer some help doesn't mean he's legit or actually nice.
I just want to give him a hug and tell him that none of everything he has been thru is his fault.
Of course it's not his fault captain obvious 😂
you must be bored out of your mind captain sponge Bob @@DoodleDoo
@@DoodleDoo Your parents broke you so irreparably you can't even feel, which is way worse off than this kid.
I’ve watched almost all the interviews and this one broke my heart the most. Only 19 years old, doesn’t even have a tent. Just so absolutely devastating
Mark, thank you once again for giving a voice to someone who’s become invisible to much of society. You’re opening so many eyes and changing attitudes toward people who have had life throw more at them then they’ve been able to handle.
I’m sorry so many people can’t see the good in what you’re doing, call your interviews exploitive, and demand that you become a one-man social services agency. I hope you don’t become burned out by all of this and that you continue this important work.
Is there a gofundme for this kid? He deserves to be helped to live a good life.
@T Johnson Thank you for letting me know :)
He’s a strong kid, he has a good spirit, he just needs a strong support system and a mentor...it’s so sad that people adopt just to abuse the kids that need love
We definitely need a follow up interview with David. Hope he is doing well
my heart is absolutely broken for him, I wish I could hug him and never let go.
He’s literally at that point where he can either go two ways, someone please jump in and give him some guidance before he is too deep, the only path is down. If anyone deserves help this guy does, he would make something if he had a little genuine support. I’m in the UK and work in finance and I want to help this man so much. Please some American who knows the system help this man personally receive the services & guidance he deserves
I agree, he still in time to be saved before it's too late. He still tries to keep clean and avoid the worst drugs. I want someone to help him so bad too. From the bottom of my heart I hope he can turn his life around. And to those adoptive parents I hope they rott in hell
He's right at the crossroads. He wants to work and stay away from hard drugs. Now he just needs opportunity and to get away from skid row.
Send him some money he got a go fund me page?
exactly the feeling I got from this - that he is on the edge of the precipice, about to fall.
You do it if you care so much
Mom, thank you for everything.
Dad, you passed away 20 years ago, I haven't had a chance to thank you.
Be grateful to your parents guys.
These interviews have really opened my eyes to the truth.
Sounds like he's harder than a coffin nail, and only 18....smh.
My heart is still heavy for David. I've tried to get to him. I found his comments on here and tried to get him to answer me. Another person had offered to get him an apartment, food, money , etc. And he answered that person. I don't think he's quite ready to leave LA and NM because it's all he knows. But I know from experience that the farther you get away from what's keeping you sucked beneath the surface, the better off you'll be. So, David, if you see this, my offer stands sweet boy. I'll bring you to VA and do my best to help your heart, mind, body and soul heal.
God Bless you Tina.
he does not want this life anymore he wants changes. Afterwards he still has a positvie mind. Helps are needed everywhere. I will pray for you.
I wonder if he'll help this kid like he did Kelly?
I hope too.
Pray will help, of course 😂😂😂
Thank you for continuing to share these stories and for spreading awareness about these struggling souls
Well hi carrdiiii
A homeless teenager...I am heartbroken! I have gone through so much and I can’t even begin to imagine this guys life.
As I watch these videos I feel like the country needs to have healing centers for these people. They are so broken and hurt.
My dad used to hit me a lot too when I was a kid. I really felt that and know exactly what he means when he said, “I’m not scared to die or fight anymore”. Once you’ve been beaten enough , you realize you’re not made of glass and that fear of violence just leaves you. It did for me at least.
He looks so tired of being tired...this is sombodies son....hope all goes well for this guy💯
@@Willowtree82 yeah it does..
He’s nobody’s son, sadly. Biological mom put him up for adoption and is on drugs, and adoptive parents abandoned him.
@@AlexiHolford ....so in the end HE IS a son still
He is God’s son! His earthly parents utterly failed him.
Can we get a gofundme started for David? He’s young and you can tell he wants out of this cycle. He needs help and there are people willing to help. My heart breaks for him because the system has failed him. Such a positive young man despite his difficult up bringing. My heart goes out to you David. I wish you the absolute best.
Ranch Dubois I agree ! I would help.
I will help too.
Ranch Dubois I will donate!
www.gofundme.com/f/help-david-stay-off-the-streets-of-skid-row?+share-flow-1
Holy Hell this interview was 5 years ago and Mark never saw him since. i hope he’s safe. 😢
Me too❤
It’s amazing this poor kid didn’t turn into a serial killer after what he had to endure as a young child.
That's a myth. Serial killers by and large had average childhoods.
Can you find him and see how he’s doing now? Breaks my heart that he feels like he’s lived far more years …and many in hell
Time for joy young man!
We’re foster parents and my heart just breaks for him. I know there is bad foster parents out there but a lot of good homes too!
We need more stories like yours. People think foster homes are bad. Im sure there are many that help kids like this.
Thank you! It’s a very small community, with no where near enough homes for these children. My home is full and I’m still getting calls everyday for more. Ive raised/healed so many kids without any thank you’s. A piece of my heart goes with every child that’s left my home but I’ll let my heart shatter a million times over just for theirs not to!
His eyes are lost, won't even look. He's in need. Lift him up Lord Mercy!
RiverRat RVR thanks for that prayer. Maybe because of that his life will be magical after the 18 years.
Praying with you RiverRat RVR. Very sad soul. God is able.
@@lastnamegordon3893 are you being sarcastic? God isn't a magician. If you're mocking God, just stop.
RiverRat RVR I was mocking your comment. Not God in anyway shape or form. Just stop!!!!!!!!
@@lastnamegordon3893 well, get to work then ...you mock all you want there Gordon sweetheart. Eternity awaits us all. Are you ready to meet your Maker? Get right dear. Peace out! ❤️❤️
Please do an update on this guy, I feel so sorry for him I wish I could just give him a hug and take all his problems away.
The pain in his voice and his words is palpable. He needs support and someone to believe in him and I feel like he could succeed. The strength is within you David. I am praying for your health, protection and opportunity to succeed. We hear you, we see you, and we believe in you!
Man, he is a complete individual. More man than anyone I’ve ever heard of
His parents should be in prison especially his father for child abuse and neglect. I don't care how long ago this happened. There should be a new law that will put parents in prison no matter how long the abuse happened.
It would be a different society if we held parents accountable for the twisted actions of their adult children; inevitably caused by their poor parenting.
They never pay the cost of what the do.
I think it’s fucked up but how do we know if that’s what really happened, we need proof evidence to convict some of a crime. We can just take some ones word for it.
@@dabbking My mom abused me as a kid, and now I wish I could press charges, but unfortunately like you said there is no evidence. All I can do is try to be a better person than my mom was.
Ashley Polk yeah it’s fucked up I am sorry to hear that, but I think you have a great mental attitude toward it.
This kid needs lots of love. If I could I would bring you here.
You wanna make love to him
@@AlexA-de7is what the fuck you idiot the is a very sad and very real story. This lady is speaking from the heart and probably like me old enough to be his mother. I was thinking the same as her I wished I could help him and he does need some love and kindness shown and given to him,he more than deserves it. Yet a stupid idiot as you spoken to be wants to ask a fucking question like you did "what you wanna make love to him". In my eyes your as sorry as his mother and his adoptive patents and maybe you will come face to face with them in hell some day.
@@AlexA-de7is How disgusting n cheap.
@@AlexA-de7is BLOCK THIS POS
@@AlexA-de7ismy first reaction was to call you a piece of shit. But the more I think about it, for anyone to write what you did in this circumstance must be hurting horribly. That was not a statement made by someone who is in control of themselves. I'm sorry, you were hurt and are hurting. People reach out and help other people. Not everyone who does try to help is bad, or going to take advantage of you. I'm praying for this young man, and now for you.
He’s so raw and defeated in his story! Anyone who’s been through you went would have PTSD! Not feeling safe at such a young age is so horrible!
He needs a go fund me page, hopefully he can get what he needs to survive out on the streets and then maybe get back up on his feet. He seems genuine and so hurt, he deserves better than this. I’d love to see a updated video on him
I just want to give him the love he deserves. Nobody deserves this kind of neglect and torture in their lives and it hurts my heart to hear the stories because majority of them are coming from childhood experiences and it always nine times out of 10 affects their adult life
My mom abused me as a kid but luckily I escaped. It's hard not having a mom, but I'm happy to see that there are people who care.
I feel like he's gonna turn his life around for the simple fact that he knows respect and it shows
I live in a small town in texas and David would do so well here. He could become a ranch hand and hopefully find his way. I hope he gets out of Skid Row before its too late.
Come to reserve New Mexico it's David you will find me in this town
New Mexico Hi! Lots of people want to help! How do they get a hold if you? Facebook? Instagram? Phone no.?
Snapchat new_mexico20
Awww I have an 18 year old son and this breaks my heart! I’ll take care of you!! No child should be treated with such hate and abuse!!
This young man has never known real love. It’s not your fault, it’s not your fault. You never deserved this. You have so much healing to do and you’ll have to fight harder than most to arrive at a place of peace. I truly believe you can find it.
The US is trying really hard to be the most economically-developed third world country in the world.
Woah didn’t expect to see you here
@@bletha8334 As a big and famous TH-camr, I do not recognize a mere peasant! Comment sponsored by RAID: SHADOW LEGENDS.
lol love it
@@DrakesdenChannel go to Birmingham and think about how every country has slums
These are facts , AND ITS BEEN THIS WAY! Technology is just exposing
We love you David, you will make it through. We believe in your strength. Keep yourself focus as much as you can to not fall into the rabbit hole. We are rooting for you. You didn't deserve ANY of this. xo
It breaks my heart knowing that his mother put him up for adoption, most likely wanting to give him a better life, but it was horrific. He needs a hug, help, and hope.
He's going to make a good life for himself. He mentioned dreams in the beginning. He will move to a place that has good job opportunities and bounce back from his past.
So hope you are right and just hope the streets are kind to him until he finds the help he needs and deserves.
I'm afraid you live in dreamland you said hopefully he will move to somewhere tht has good job opportunities I'm afraid there are no decent job opportunities out there what so ever the only jobs out there are shit jobs tht pay shit money
@@leehollebon3393 Yeah the comment is rooted in serious delusion.
@@leehollebon3393Hope is a very strong state of mind. Humans are resilient with the right mindset we can accomplish so much. Support is what so many of these people need, and probably never had growing up. What do you have hope in?
well I sure fucking hope so. A young guy that hardenned by life, who still try to stay away from drugs.. He deserves a job and a roof. On the other side I know people with money who have shit-all in matters such as courage or moral values. They don't deserve their condition, but people like David deserve comfort in life.
For someone like this who has gone through so much trauma, asking him to talk about it without any support afterwards is really irresponsible and dangerous. He needs a safe and therapeutic environment to begin to deal with any of that stuff and he certainly doesn't have it in his life, nor getting it from an 11 minute impromptu street interview.
I really wish the adopted parents would get held accountable by the law and he gets the support he needs! His story is by far the most intense I’ve heard in a minute. He sounds so exhausted but still continues to survive. That right there shows a lot. I really hope he’s doing well since this was uploaded a year ago
How can people like that adopt kids
Sonny Foster how are they allowed to adopt at all??
They play the part to get more money for drugs
I can guarantee you that they were crazy religious people
I thought there was a strenuous screening process/periodical checkups to be a foster parent?
Former cps here..."where do i begin..."
we are failing as a society. we are failing as human beings. this is an emergency. i feel so helpless. so much hate.
Yes 😭
who's 'we'? what society? there is no society. people don't worry about society. people are tribal. for the most part they worry about themselves, their family, and their cultural community.
It’s not WE that are failing? It’s THEY.
Poor soul. The parents did not deserve him.
These interviews really has me feeling grateful for parents that took care of me and loved me up to this day. I hope he finds his way 🥺🙏
The young man can't even look Mark in the eyes. How can a soul so young be so broken? Hang in there dude, keep fighting, weather this storm!
😢 that's so sad, my friend... He's almost a kid...
I was like that long ago.. It took a long time for god to heal me
I'm definitely praying for this kid
If he came to MO, I live in a small community and my family owns several businesses he could work for.
I need a job 🖐
Andrea S aye Mo repping
@Liam Ellis But is that gofundme really from Mark? Find it odd Marks last name is misspelled. Its Laita not Latia :/
alexandramason726 I’ve deleted and reported a hundred fake GoFundMe campaigns on my channel in the past so weeks. I’m going to have to hire someone to delete fake campaigns and cruel comments...or maybe just turn off comments completely.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly I agree with you. Either delete the comments or the negative people. I'm here to help in anyway I can.
6:37. He sighs really loud. That breaks my heart man
Hello David....its Leroy in Raton. I hope all is way with you as you travel through the holidays....i wish you the very best in your search for answers and remember our talk. Miss you
Thank you for making these incredible videos Mark. And for allowing these people a platform to tell their story.
I have boys his age, absolutely breaks my heart. You can see the pain he walks around with everyday. There's so much more deep inside that will continue to destroy him if he doesn't get the right help. He's to young, has his whole live ahead of him to carrying such a burden. How can we help him Mark? PLEASE do updates on him. ❤
Child neglect & abuse in my opinion is the root to many many Adult issues. I have a friend who was abused by a step father and the description of the abuse is haunting… and will forever be with him. He was locked in an unfinished basement by his step father while being told there are monsters down there with him. As an Adult myself, I’d even be scared to be in a dark basement, because I myself would be thinking of what could be down there. It’s seriously traumatic for any child like I said, and will stay with/haunt that person for life.
If anyone needs immediate help it's David. He needs warmth, shelter, food & a solid support system right now.
I wanna go look for him and help him out. People of Los Angeles we gotta find this kid.
He is the same age as my son. So heartbreaking.
Hes back in NM i know him
Kat Feemster is he ok?
I think hes hanging in there. Just hangs around town allday everyday really.
I'm in reserve New Mexico it's David
People need to stop coming to LA to try to “make a better life” it’s an expensive lifestyle out here
@Anton Chigurh Californians need to stop coming to Arizona. If you're a loser in California then you'll be a loser in Arizona.
Craig Blanche the homelessness rate is higher in LA than NYC
@Anton Chigurh actually they are because they can't afford living in that shithole smelling of piss known as California, its only going to get worse in Cali you're all doom for being a blue state..now yall coming over here and trying to turn into California
@Anton Chigurh a large number of Calflfornian refugees have moved to Arizona. They vote for the exact policies that ruined their homestate and are slowly turning Arizona into another commiefornia. I say we should build a wall around California and make Hollywood pay for it.
@Anton Chigurh what are you talking about California lost a million residents keep your skanks in STATE!
He's a good kid. He just needs someone to give him a helping hand
This kid can be a very productive citizen. Bless his heart. He’s the kind of person people really want to hire.
I wish I could take him and press rewind on his life, raise him with the love and respect he deserves. Praying for you, sweetie.
Man what’s up with these damn foster parents? I feel bad for him. He has a chance in this world
For real...sounds like the foster system is filled with horrible people and/or pedos- ridiculous
RicaMO' RICH people get paid to foster children. They don’t do it to help the child but to increase their income. Usually poor families abuse this. That’s the reason he wasn’t fed most likely. Adopt foster kids+don’t give them necessities=pure profit just from holding kids.
Liam Adam Sandler my sister in law fosters. She did in for genuinely good intentions. And the state gives absolutely 0 help. Kids come heavily damaged and they can’t do anything to help, gotta get permission from bio parents if they have parental rights still just to give them hair cuts. If they break any rule even by getting them a hair cut to clean them up the state will come take them. Foster/adoption needs serious reform.
Is there any more information we can get about him where we can help him?
Vorfreude
WELCOME2DAUPSIDE🙃
Where the god people worship hates us NO DOUBT in my mind INSANE
@Alan Edding power to the people
Alan Edding “There were no homeless children in the Soviet Union.” - My coworker who grew up in the USSR.
@@natedallas6238 Maybe not yet they grow their food using HUMAN SHIT AS FERTILIZER. WOULD YOU WANT THAT?
@Alan Eddinglol k
I’m from New Mexico and unfortunately theres always been a lengthy history of child abuse in that state. So sad that nothing ever seems to get done about it.
Such a young precious soul, I hope that he makes it and stays away from the hard drugs. Oh Lord hold him close to You
I hope he doesn't fall deeper in the whole this guy has done drugs and alchohol but he isn't addicted or anything. He just needs to get on his feet, and go to therapy that's it. He has hope he is so young.
This is heartbreaking. He’s just a child. My son is 19 and I couldn’t even imagine. All these peoples stories smh been shit on since day one and it’s not right.
Please please please this young man needs HELP! We need a go fund me for him! He needs a good family, therapy and stability! There is still time for him to change his life around for the better!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
He replied in a comment that gofundme is too dangerous because people make fake accounts trying to scam people into thinking they're donating to the homeless people
How can we help him?
Can someone email me to try and work something out for him?
Australia 🐨👍
I would like to help him as well. Let me know if there is a gofundme or some other method of getting the young man some help and hope.
Go fund me might also encourage fake stories and would ruin the point of this TH-cam channel. We need donations to go directly to people who directly help people like him.
I think after the recent "go fund me" debacle, people might be shy of giving again.
WHY DO PEOPLE ADOPT CHILDREN & THEN ABUSE THEM!!!!??? I just dont get it :'(
he has such a good head on his shoulders after every he’s been through! I hope everything gets better!