WHY I’m living in a van in my 50’s!

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    My story of why I’m living in a van.
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  • @pylonconstructor1833
    @pylonconstructor1833 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Theres no shame in vanlife!, Vanlifers are some of the happiest people in the world!, No rent or mortgage, no electricity bills, no bad neibours and no lawns to mow!. Go and apply for the un-employment benefit, its nearly $800 per fortnight and you are entitled to it, with no rent and no utilitys costs you will be living quite well off and can retire early, travel and chill out and relax and enjoy life, let go of all the past shit in your life and leave it all behind you and Van Halen as you drive off into the sunset for new adventures and new people and things in your life, get a little dog to travel with, it wont ever betray you or rip you off. Im on social security in my sprinter van and i live like a king, i got rid of all the fuckheads in my life and ive never been happier!. Support and respect from Melbourne!.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks for your awesome tips and authentic share, I totally agree. I’m actually not stuck in the past, but just sharing my story in the hope by doing so it will inspire someone else to live their best life too. Instead of getting hung up with material shit we will never take with us, only adding to the demise of our planet through landfill destruction.

    • @52Drew
      @52Drew 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Right on Man, totally agree with you. Some people, not all, will take advantage of you, you just have to so protect yourself with the economic system which has been created as the all mighty dollar as god.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@52Drew yeah I’ve learned a big lesson from this one. 🤔

  • @LisaGrace
    @LisaGrace 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Since you paid rent--sue her for back wages for cleaning the air BNB. She owes you money for your labor in the business. No judge will look kindly on her for that.

  • @angelomia6691
    @angelomia6691 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I like your honesty and I wish you every success.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I truly appreciate your kind comment. Stay with me good things are coming for all of us. X

  • @Thecherokee4x4
    @Thecherokee4x4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    2.5 years living van life for me. Extremely high rent pushed me to find other ways to live. I purchased a van for 7k and have been in van ever since. At first it's an inconvenience but you find ways to adapt. I work full time and able to save a lot of money, I have zero regrets.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s very inspiring to hear.
      Thank you for sharing that story and for subscribing 🙏😊

  • @smooth111012
    @smooth111012 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well done, your a champion and van life is the way to go. Pure freedom

  • @johnnumbat9782
    @johnnumbat9782 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Thanks for sharing Donna-Leigh - betrayal of trust is quite sobering as I’ve experienced at the hands of car salesman, real estate agents and the like to the high sum of thousands of dollars - I’m still breathing oxygen, have my own place and privacy but trust very few now in my senior years - greed is now so prevalent via scammers I don’t even answer my mobile now - but your enthusiasm for new projects demonstrates your resilience and tenacity for life - safe travels.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      John I want to say a BIG thank you for your encouraging words and support. You are definitely right when it comes to scammers. Just had one on my credit card today.
      It happens too often these days.
      However, you are right we need to remain positive and enjoy and be grateful for life. 🙏😊

  • @daydreamer0923
    @daydreamer0923 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The both of you are extremely strong. I to like to believe in people I thought of as my friend. I'm trying to dig outta this madness now. I've been planning on getting out on the road by Fall of this coming year. I'm in my late 50's, I wish you & your daughter the best.
    ✌️😉 🌈

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh how super exciting. You CAN do it and trust me you will absolutely love the experience.
      Thank you kindly for subscribing 🙏❤️

  • @WisconsinWanderer
    @WisconsinWanderer 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I’m very sorry this happened to you it’s never easy getting over betrayal ask me how I know I’ve been living out of my van for 4years now and it has helped me heal like I never realized or thought possible. My best wishes to you moving forward my friend 😊

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wowza! Four years living in your van! How is it going? In the snow too.
      You are a strong & resilient woman. Be proud of yourself and the growth you have achieved because of your inspiring experience.
      Thank you for sharing and subscribing. 🙏❤️

  • @peterlaw2880
    @peterlaw2880 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Read the comments people. SHE PAID RENT.

  • @Jeff-wb5rt
    @Jeff-wb5rt 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Van life is the life, stay strong with a relationship with the lord 😊

  • @ronniemead805
    @ronniemead805 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So sorry that woman took advantage of you. If she was any type of friend she would have paid you for managing her business once the property was sold. She will get hers sooner or later. Wishing you a million subscribers.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Ronnie for your compassion. 🙏
      Today on Mothers Day is always a tough one remembering my beautiful mum.
      I hope so. 🙏🥰

  • @blueskies00
    @blueskies00 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ur a wonderful lady and inspiration.
    I would have been furious and yet I heard no plans of seeking revenge.
    You're a better person than me and truly a class act

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so kindly for your encouraging words and support.
      I really appreciate you subscribing to my channel and I hope by me staying in my flow right now good things will come.
      Blessings to you 🙏🥰

  • @juliedrake6279
    @juliedrake6279 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    That is so gutting. My heart goes out to you. Good luck for the future. You’ll be fine ❤

  • @madjack8893
    @madjack8893 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hindsight is 20/20. Now you know, friend or not, everything in writing and notarized.

  • @donalddillon9258
    @donalddillon9258 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    No worries you on top of things in this day and time because the people that control’s this world have lost their mind and it’s going to come back and bite them in the ass because the Heavenly Father mint for all of us to have a peace of land and live off of the earth and enjoy the fruits of this earth and wicked evil people has set us back in a time that is most important for all of us..” so you are very smart as far as I’m concerned, because I’m cashing out as we speak and getting as far away from all of this wickedness as possible! So you do you and don’t ever stop!💯✅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks heaps.
      Yeah it’s a crazy world, but amongst it still some good salt of the earth people. 🙏😊

  • @mightymouse1005
    @mightymouse1005 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love how your van is with the shelf type sides. Maybe a van tour 🤔

  • @confuzsays7196
    @confuzsays7196 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Perhaps suggest a trip to the ato and advise them of the income your friend took as I'm sure they would be interested. Also, any capital gains the property made because it was run as a commercial business. Just saying.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      YES YES, That’s my plan.. I’m waiting till June, 😜

    • @yocelin1087
      @yocelin1087 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfectGOOD FOR YOU!!👏🏼

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yocelin1087 thanks heaps for the tip and support 🙏❤️

  • @CoozeAdventures
    @CoozeAdventures หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Donna-Leigh, Sorry to hear about that awful experience with the Airb&b home. You sound like a very strong person and a true survivor. I'm looking forward to hearing about the plan that you will reveal to us soon. Stay safe, stay strong and I'll stay tuned. :) I'm your subscriber #403 from a few days ago, BTW.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for encouraging me to continue to share, even though it’s scary and vulnerable. YES stay tuned it’s exciting

  • @ut561
    @ut561 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    wow I feel bad for you, hope everything works out :(

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I guess I had a lesson to learn. So there must be a gift somewhere 😂
      Thank you for subscribing 🙏

  • @heatherfitzgerald329
    @heatherfitzgerald329 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    God bless you kiwi

  • @marciacoco9549
    @marciacoco9549 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So sorry you got taken by a terrible person. Wishing you much luck on your journeys 😊

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you kindly Marcia for taking the time to watch, comment and subscribe. I appreciate it 🙏😊

  • @dianeelizabeth7369
    @dianeelizabeth7369 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You're a RockSt🌟r!!

  • @madjack8893
    @madjack8893 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    New sub 🍀

  • @kersie2000
    @kersie2000 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am sorry that happened to you. I trust no one. This is probably why I don't have many friends. Y ou should sue her.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks heaps for your comment and for subscribing to my channel. Good things will come. 🙏😊

  • @cynthiacrawford6147
    @cynthiacrawford6147 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hibiscus tea is delicious

  • @FifiJustice-pd8tf
    @FifiJustice-pd8tf 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @AllBECKnoBITE
    @AllBECKnoBITE 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Where do people go if their van home breaks down though 😢 that would be my main concern

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I guess stay with a friend or relative, or book an Airbnb until it was fixed. There is always a solution.

  • @user-eo6bk9sg5y
    @user-eo6bk9sg5y หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Donna I’m so sorry about what happened your friend wasn’t a true friend she was just using you & your daughter right from the beginning if any opportunities ever arise always go through a lawyer no matter what it’s most important that you protect yourself & your belongings never rely on trust & verbal agreements put yourself first also if you have a few thousand dollars you can join the Liberation Movement & start your own franchise business which is a really good way to become an entrepreneur

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I want to say thanks to you too for subscribing and getting me closer to my goal of 1000 subscribers for my birthday on Sunday 🙏🥰

  • @sz4179
    @sz4179 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You needed an attorney and to file a LIEN on the house. And the taxes sound a huge mess...

  • @yocelin1087
    @yocelin1087 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What an awful so called “friend” that woman is! I wish you the best of luck!

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. I’m sure there are good things coming my way x

  • @andreaparke4899
    @andreaparke4899 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So how was your friend paying the mortgage? You got 3 years rent free. Not much to do air b and b. Still got free rent.

  • @rorygrummisch4907
    @rorygrummisch4907 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey my dear how are u 😊😊😊

  • @user-hp1ge5rb7y
    @user-hp1ge5rb7y หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would sit up straighter , showing tour girls.

  • @fionalewis3121
    @fionalewis3121 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Did you pay rent? or did she let you have the place for free?

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      $800 a week

    • @JHartskeerl
      @JHartskeerl หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect Far out!!! That's a lot of rent money! You are much better off living in your van and having the time and freedom to do what serves you. All the best!

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JHartskeerl yeah absolutely 🙏❤️

    • @chartmann43
      @chartmann43 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      800 a week? So $3200 per month? Times how many months? I would sue the arse off her!! No paperwork might be a problem though! Verbal agreements are the worst thing to ever do to yourself and now you know why. I’m sorry that you’re going through this! You sound a lot like me! I use to get myself into some terrible situations and ended up losing so much money, because I’m a trusting person. But I’ve learned my lesson too many times to count.
      I really hope you go after this horrible person and get $100k back or MORE from the pain and suffering that it’s caused you and your daughter!
      You’re a beautiful woman and I think you’ll probably do well on TH-cam if you can edit videos and make interesting content for your viewers! You can make a lot of money off TH-cam if you know how to do it.
      I just bought a van 🚐 and getting it ready to hit the road. I’m going to try and be ready by August bc my lease expires then. I’m starting to sell my personal belongings to raise money for my travels and to make sure my van is safe to drive long distances. It’s a 2010 Ford Transit Connect but has a lot of miles on her! So mechanical stuff is my first priority right now. However, I’ve already started to finish the build out but thankfully it was partially done by the previous owner. So I’m just changing a few things that will make me more comfortable and make it feel like “me”.
      I wish I was in Australia! That would be an amazing place to do van life!
      Good luck with everything and keep us posted on your journey.

  • @planetwazza
    @planetwazza หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Did you pay rent over those 3 yearrs?

  • @fionalewis3121
    @fionalewis3121 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maybe she has done you a favour, it would have taken years to pay off a beautiful house by the beach.

  • @fionalewis3121
    @fionalewis3121 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    maybe set up a subscriber type thing

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohhh how to do that??

    • @fionalewis3121
      @fionalewis3121 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect i don't actually know, but you can definitely do it, i have seen other channels do it. maybe ask your audience in one of your videos?

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@fionalewis3121 I like that idea. Thank you 🙏😊

  • @MarkMayhew
    @MarkMayhew 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    She could pay you when the house is sold

  • @mth469
    @mth469 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you got a rent free apartment,
    so it was not a total loss.
    its a square deal, more or less...

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No I paid rent

    • @peterlaw2880
      @peterlaw2880 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Read the comments as she has said several times that rent was paid to the tune of 800 bucks a week.
      Shre was betrayed big time

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@peterlaw2880 live & learn eh.
      Silly me didn’t get anything legally drawn up so life starts over in my van 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @CrucesNomad1
    @CrucesNomad1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Could always open a hand operated 304 house.

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน

      What exactly is that?

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      It's an insult 304 = wh0re.
      What a creep. I'm so sorry with what you went through.

  • @geoffmccoll4640
    @geoffmccoll4640 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Is this really a choice problem in 2024?

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No it’s definitely not a problem. It just wasn’t expecting of the way I would’ve chosen to do it. Being ripped off by anyone never feels good.
      But I’m on the road now. 🚐

  • @joannegibson-lucas3791
    @joannegibson-lucas3791 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sounds like you got 3 years of no rent. The money for the Airbnb was rightfully hers. She did you a favor, in my opinion. Good luck on your projects.

  • @Scott-jy3bx
    @Scott-jy3bx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry but you should be loved and taken care of in your own home

    • @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect
      @Vanlifewithdonna-leighperfect  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes that’s how life should be but it doesn’t always work out that way. If you have seen my 30 years in Australia now living in a van video you will see what I mean.

  • @Scott-jy3bx
    @Scott-jy3bx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No good, very bad