Living in a Car on $800 a Month
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She is so damn honest and not trying to hide anything about her life. I pray God for your Health, Wealth and Happiness. God be with you.
...and time to enjoy it!
@@kristiw4986 I hope she is happy and healthy this year!
very nice prayer for her
Yes ..
Well said. Amen 🙏
Amen
As a truck driver I can respect anyone who can make the most of a small space, I appreciate her openness, honesty, and ingenuity 😊
bruh
Thanks to all the truckers who work so hard. God bless safe travels.
OMG... God bless her. She has such a positive attitude, really inspirational. She doesn't complain, she left her husband and she is happy on her own. I have so much respect for this woman. She is not a victim, she is a survivor... Power to Dee... Image how her home look like... She is one strong woman!!!!
Sometimes all you need is some peace and quiet.
I am so very proud of this dear lady. She is a genuine winner. May God richly bless her & her pet. 💓👍🏆
Does this woman realize that the Republicans want to take away Social Security?
Wow she’s a brilliant, resilient woman! If she was in the corporate world or in politics she’s the kind of woman who would get things done and make things happen!!
The corporate world does make things happen that is how they make billions in profits. They are not there to help anyone but themselves.
LOL.
Watching this video makes me feel like I don't need 80% of the things that I have.
Deshauna Harper lol I bet you didn't get rid of anything...
I actually try to get rid of things every now and again. "If you haven't used it in a year, get rid of it." is a quote I try to live by.
Oh nice! That's mine to. Unless it's sentimental it's all on the list. I live on a sailboat. I don't feel bad for this lady. I would imagine she's on a trip to find herself again. These comments on TH-cam arnt the fist time she's heard she can get help. It seems like she's proud of what she's doing. 🍻
+Bobby Sue, I think you're right. Some may not have heard her say she has to live that way for awhile, "and I don't feel bad about it." Also, there are some who advise her to save her marriage. Good grief!
Deshauna Harper as much as I admire her for making things work for her situation but shouldn't the government step up and help it's elderly generation instead of sending money to dictatorship governments? I am an African and honestly know the money end's up at the wrong hand's,keep it and look after your own people as these dictators are millionaires.
SHE DEFINITELY NEEDS A VAN. IT WOULD HELP HER SO MUCH!!! Even the restroom situation would work out so much more easy in a van. I pray that this precious soul will be blessed very soon with one!!!🌹
Dee has her own TH-cam channel now. Box Van Dee. Head on over there and subscribe, like and comment on her videos. It helps
This is the smallest but perfect home i've ever seen. She is so creative. I hope everything around her is okay. God bless her.
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@@roslynholder5064 This is a many years old video. She has progressed much. Box Car Dee is her You Tube channel & she earns $$ off of it. Doesn't live in a car anymore.
@@alisatjaden3906 sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊
I live in a mini van with my adult daughter and do it on only a little more than she gets.
We've been doing it for 7 years
I can't agree, that's not a home! Since when could a car ever be considered a home?
Dee has come a long way since this episode. I watch her all the time.
Does she have a YT channel? I would love to see an update on how she is doing.
@@Adventureswithbeckysame.
Yeap! She’s doing great, in a super nice RV these days! She has an interesting TH-cam channel too!
Link ??
@@deaddropsd1972It’s in the description
the good thing about living simple is that she doesn't have to put up with nobody's shit.
she is free!!!!
Hank memiggen no one is free
well depends how do you want to live,is up to you!
Not even her own shit. She's got that bucket figured out.
Hank memiggen a dream come true indeed!!!!
Is better to live on the streets, instead of living with someone who is abusive,there's some risk but is worth it.!!!
Seniors are the fastest growing homeless population cant pay rent on ssi and food.. Thank Bob for helping these senior angels . God bless you all.
Am on disability and it dont pay much so I have to hide other sources of income, the life still sucks and I see many illegals living better than me
@@gdiaz8827 I hear that
@Shadow11 why does one have to affect the other? Why can't we take in refugees and help our vets and seniors?
@Shadow11 there's enough for the seniors, the refugees, and the veterans. Poor people aren't the reason other poor people are poor. 🌺
@@somedudeonyoutube1605 exactly.
She’s a strong woman, who perseveres! Sad that in our Country we can’t even afford to live with a roof over our heads !
It's nothing short of disgraceful. Give this poor woman a home Mr usa
@@debbieanne7962 sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️😊
Yeah welcome to United States of America where the government f**** the poor
Yeah everybody complains about people being on Social Security we don't get very much it's really hard living especially when a person has health problems
Tell this lady go to the food banks get food stamps
This woman is intelligent organized and extremely resourceful and content. I hope she can keep this up for as long as she wants to. I wish her good luck and Gods blessings. She deserves both.
Impressive. I'm laying on my bed and realized it's larger than her home. I'll do less complaining after this.
Great.be grateful always!God is good
My mantra is (there is always someone worse off than myself ) and people need to sit down and take stock 👍👍
Cheeta
And I thought I had it real bad. I better think again. God bless her
Amen, no complaints
How utterly sad, really. While I applaud her resourcefulness, what a shitty country we live in whereby an elderly person HAS to live in her car. We should ALL be embarrassed and outraged.
Overpopulation. Any country can only handle so many humanoids. Blame poor parents with 2 or more snot nosed consumers
@@Cheesecakeyo World population is a whole other subject, but her predicament has nothing to do with overpopulation, and everything to do with the problems inherent with modern day capitalism, and how it neglects many (elderly, mentally ill, autistic, etc.) that 'fall through the cracks'.
This wasn't caused by overpopulation nor capitalism but by underpopulation. We don't have enough young people working to support the social security system. We need more babies.
Agreed!
Dee is really an inspiration. So optimistic and no nonsense. She is more than a conqueror. God bless you!
Wow, really impressed with Dee. She is an example to anyone needing to know that they can be a nomad. Great gal and video!
She is stronger than anyone I know. She's a teacher of living. Full of knowledge and inventions. She's strong.
This lady actually amazes me. Most folks her age don't like messing with youtube. She grabbed that bull by the horns and made it submit. You live your life lady! My hats off to you!
I am am with you live in my car but less ss a m9bth Im 73
@@jodywatson9640 😢 blessings to you.
Toni sumblin Super hard these days.
I am 10 years older than this lady but she is much younger in life than I am. My best to her and all of you.....and be safe.
@@jodywatson9640 I hope you are doing okay, all the best ❤
Much respect to this lady. Strength and perseverance.
This is how pioneers lived (without a car), they slept in their horse drawn wagons. When I was young I lived in my van for 2 years due to Vietnam PTSD. It took me that long to recover enough to try and put down roots in an apt. The experience was liberating and gave me time to work through issues without folks interferring where they just had no idea what I was dealing with. It can be done and any who are put upon in this life can do it too.
Great job 👏🏽. Thank you for your service and keep rocking .
Thank you so much for your comment. I really hope you are doing OK now. And healing from the awful ptsd.
I don't have ptsd from being in a war, (I can't imagine) but I do have a lot if cptsd from childhood, bad marriage, and the last 2 1/2 years being homeless, and care broke down in the meantime, and dealing with debilitating chronic health conditions at same time. Ptsd from being physically attacked last year, etc.
I am having a tough time (even with therapy), dealing with people who, like you said, don't understand why I deal with things the way I do, the freeze response to stress, hypervigilance, nerves being on fire most if the time, etc. I just was able to acquire a cheap van, and thought being on the road, living in my van camping, etc, will give me quiet time to do some healing. I'm 63 and some think I'm crazy for doing this as a woman. I've seen numerous videos of women my age and older doing the van living thing.
I'm getting my van ready, as cheap as I can as (I live on ssdi), and as easy as I can as my physical strength has left me the past 3 years.
Thanks again for sharing
My mom forsaw this exact situation except my dad died of lung cancer at the age of 63 so when she was 44 years old, my mom saved enough in the bank to buy herself a 1999 Leisure Travel Widebody Class B RV Van which she rarely drove all these years but once a month to make sure the engine kept running. After my dad died 2 years ago, she too had a hard time paying for bills so she packed all her stuff into her RV van(it's a nice little RV, it has everything... a queen-size bed, microwave, stove and refrigerator along with a quaint bathroom with a toilet and a shower). She loves it because it has everything her previous home used to have to live. She lives on $750 a month and with little to no bills and never needing to pay for traditional rent she has all that money for the good life with fine dining at restaurants and shopping at her local mall for clothes and everything else she needs to live on a monthly basis. To all women who forsee a divorce or a husband in poor health...lease a used 1999 Leisure Travel Widebody Class B RV even a used RV will save your life later on when you are forced to live on your own. I wish you all the best and God bless.
Thank you for that information!
@@carlaanderson3016You're welcome, my mom decided to go on a lengthy vacation and visit every state in America as we speak. She is now in Nevada. I talked to her on her phone and she is in good spirits. 😃😃😃
@@carlaanderson3016 Thank you. My mom is traveling and visiting many states in her RV van. She has been happy and enjoying her travels and for me that's what is important.
I love her attitute towards life... She is a winner...
Im livi g in RV motorhome
She is M
She is very organized she has. mostly all the things she need to be comfortable. She has great Spirit. God Bless her. Wish her well.I think she is amazing.
She is! You sayed it all
Agree. She's in command of her life. She's a winner!
Dee is an inspiring person. She figured out how to survive. She's a strong, smart woman who never gives up. Best of luck to you. ❤
Hats off to Dee. This was so encouraging! I also live on pretty low Social Security, and own an even older model vehicle than yours, plus live with several medical problems. I’m an artist and cat owner too, so it’s really encouraging to me that you have found room for both your pet and your creative activities. I really appreciate all the detailed info about the bathroom, water, heat, power, cooking and storage arrangements. I’ve watched more than a few videos about “van life,” have been seriously discouraged by the cost of even the smaller vehicles and the skills required for the builds. Having seen you and your car, I might actually be able to make a nomadic lifestyle work for me. Thanks, Bob, for appreciating less usual solutions and particularly for showing this one.
Social security is paid out to how much you put in.... And it's a pretty simple formula and it works.. to be a free lance business owner.. best be sure that you're set for the future that comes up..the safety net can only be so big
Yes to Susan. Living on "pretty low social security" is not an issue. High income is for the extravagant. One hundred dollars is a month supply of food from e.g. Dollar Tree. Twenty dollars gas is good for two weeks when you don't run around uselessly all day. Clothes are cheap at Goodwill. You keep sanitation in proper order... clothes, shoes, clean car etc, without showing off and you're fine. The rest of your social security goes to your bank savings. When you've built up enough on that extra, move up to a more comfortable car or van. You'll be surprised as you learn the very basics of needs is all you need. Your high flying friends, a palace, a limousine etc. are not necessity. Instead, feed your stomach (food and water), feed your brain with good info on how to care for body aches and pain. Medicine helps numb but physicality builds you up against any weather. Worry and concern must not be in your thoughts. Find that safe place in town to stay at, eg. your mom's driveway etc. And live free. Recall that your great grand parents in the old west live in tents in all inclement weather and situations and sorroundings. So much sermons can be said but it boils down to simplify life, like this heroic lady.
For an American, a child of the wealthiest society/country in this planet, there is no reason for her (Dee) or any other humans to be left to the mercy of such dire existence. Can the whole society not see that, in general, poverty, begarism and stark homelessness is a social disease exceeding the ranks of COVID, SARS, EBOLA, etc. Exceeding! Are we not ever ashame that while our society is looked at by all nations of our planet earth with awe and respect, the only fighter against oppression, most willing to send it's children to war and in harms way for that reason of human life protection, dignity and advancement, are we not ashame that within us, inside us we have this unnecessary disease that is as easily curable as a common headache. Homelessness, while truly all the homeless peoples in the USA are awesomely portraying the very American spirit of courage in the middle of the mightiest storm, homelessness is easily curable. But for the strangest reason, this vileness of inhuman condition is romanticized. We choose to leave it as it is it seem so we can write a ballad that will make us cry. Is this what the founders of our society had in mind? We need to stop ignoring the implementing of the simple cure. These, our very family members (our father, mother, brother, sister, sons and daughters) are moment by moment trying their very best to also partake of the good American Life. However, they have lost hope of having someone to guide them out of this storm. Are we, America, going to simply continue to allow this dark human condition to be? What about you? We protest in mass to force a change and are always successful. We became the USA by protesting against England. How long do we wait? I suppose until we become evicted from our normal home. Remember now, "homeless" is defined in todays dictionary as a "life in fear, hunger, uncertainty, harassment, hopelessness and reviling from our used to be loved ones". What if for the same reasons you are suddenly cast out as such, all your anchors disappears. It takes one tragic event to find ourselves wrapped by this "disease". Help! Tell the world how to cure this social malady. Your genius could be the cure. You can be an instant hero, an instant celebrity who saved a man, woman or child from this calamity. Help! Surviving in the streets of the USA is in un-American. Yes, we had the Gypsies in the past. But they lived in lavished wheeled houses (fifth wheelers now motorized). They chose that lifestyle. But today's homeless is sending every American in affluence a strong message "help us, we don't know what to do".
Sending Love ❤️...Susan...Are you single? 😊❤️
You will always desire a bed but in dire needs you make it work.
Oh after my husband passed away, our landlord couldn't wait till I got his insurance check because I was going to offer to buy the house we'd lived in for 5 years, so what did he do? He raised my rent by $65.00, which I couldn't at that time afford, so family helped me move my stuff to my mom's garage & spare room & I went & bought a tent & lived at the campground for a month. I had to stay in the local area to handle business & get the mail. So I bought me a small cottage by putting down 20% & fianicing the rest & at that time I only had my disability check to live on, 4 more payments & the house is all mine. YAY!!
Good for you! Sometimes we have to be will to be a little uncomfortable in order to prosper and have a better future. Terrible don't last always!
A10TOES a
Good for you!
A10TOES wow where is this? I need that type of hope for my kid and i
I’m glad it eventually worked out for u. Not everyone is honest,
I am ex military and let me tell you this women is a Super servivor. She is extremely determined. I am so proud of her. A perfect example of willing to live ❤️👏👏👏👍🏽💪
Thank You for your service 💜
Even though I am seeing it now what a wonderful idea an good for you. You show other people we can do it to
America needs to work on small affordable housing projects, single room with a toilet and kitchen, so that no one is homeless
Work on family values, learn to make friends, share an apartment with 3 or 4 people ,
My mom is living in her car as well in az, since apt rent went to $1500.00. I pray for her safety ever day and night. She likes better then staying in our house in bedroom. She says it's peaceful in park. I would love to build a small tiny home community for elderly women who are homeless and I know many that are 65 older. How do I go about doing so 🤔 any idea? Maybe nonprofit organization for elderly woman in need to stay safe traveling or just in certain areas each city. Thxs Aim
My deepest admiration for this dear lady. I know it took a lot of courage for her to go it on her own. Now, she has peace and her confidence is amazing! God be with you Miss Dee. I will keep you in my prayers.
Have to admire this lady's resourcefulmess! Love how proud she is to show off her home. Hope she can take care of herself like this for a while to come. I do know (personal experience) that there comes a time you can't do everything you have done for a while. Best of luck to you, Dee!
Sending Love ❤️ Kathryn...Are you single? ❤️😊
This woman is not just a survivor, she is a thriver. Such an inspiration. She gives me hope.
Thank you for your videos. I've learned so much...
Been there.
Is the dog staying in that car with her is Not! Humane.'2022
@@pathawkins5218 why isn't it humane??? She wasn't in the car 24/7 and I'm sure that dog would rather be by her side, wherever she may be then anywhere else in the world! Trust me that dog has an awesome home, wants for nothing, if anything is spoiled!!!!!
I have a high energy cattle dog who has lived with me in minivans and a car, we are in an RV now but my dog has great life with me. It's not cruel or inhumane in any way!!!
It's more inhumane for her than the dog! How sad that she can't afford an apartment.
God bless you and Dolly for 😇
I’m disabled and this woman gives me so much confidence that I can do something like this 🤩
Oh I admire and love this lady! She is So brave, resilient and creative. Such excellent advice and information from her and you! One day I hope to be able to do this too! Trying to find a used Burro or Scamp. I think my Nissan Versa Note may be able to pull it?!
Of course you can ♥️☄
Yes you can.
Oh whats your disability
Everything is not for everybody..if u are disabled- make sure you are ready for this and not making your situation worse. Don’t let social media encourage you to do something that’s detrimental
She makes me so impressed her energy and enthusiasm is brilliant
I'm watching Dee's first video again. I, along with so so many others, love See. She is a real joy to hear and see. I'm some older than she is, but she has put a little spring back in my step. Thanks so much Bob for having her on your videos still. From Central Oklahoma
I feel bad reading some of the comments - she is probably happy for the first time in a long time. She is surrounded by other people who can help and give advice. It's awful when you are sitting in a room paying rent and sitting up worried at night if she can pay rent next month. Good for her.
❤️👍
Dee is a true survivor and trooper. I would love Bob to do another video of her and how she doing now, five years later. I hope she is doing well, bless her.
Seems a bit awkward with the waste products. Could do with a proper latrine.
god bless them
is true is hard
Absolutely wishing her the best. It's certainly not an easy life for her. God bless her.
She has a channel idk the name tho
I watch Dee every chance I get. Have been following her for years. What a wonderful woman.
How do you find her on you tube??
What resourceful lady. It makes me sad that seniors would have to live out of their cars, but she has really made the best of her situation and I applaud her.
Happily independent. She has done an amazing job of using what she has and making it work. I'm impressed. -- Brenda
Lucy Kelly but with the van she'll lose the gas mileage.
I think she is quite admirable. She took a difficult situation and turned it around by being creative and innovative. Most important...she looks happy.
Desert Pepper that's happy??
The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day. We all have choices....no one should judge.
That's Ben!
shes awesome
Desert Pepper yeah very inspired video never too old to get started
I’m sorry for your situation, but very proud of you and how you handled everything. Blessings and grace to you!❤
Dee, you’re a legend. It’s great to see how practical you are and your adventures are just beginning. I believe lots of people are going to ask you heaps of questions about how and why you did it. Thanks for the ‘Memory Foam and Down doona’ ideas. They too make sense but most people (Me) would not have thought of that. I guess we don’t get it that cold in Queensland Australia around our home. We hardly ever see a frost here.
This lady is amazing. I hope she's still ok in 2021.
She's got money now with 4.5 million views, trust me people have helped her!
I wonder if police ever stop and question her
@@m42037 oh, that’s awesome, thank goodness!🎂
@@ericadavenport2039 awesome, thanks!
@@saundrac9 Look at her views, if I had 4.5 million views and homeless you know at least 100 of these people are helping her plus youtube paying her
She made her car, a four door sedan, into the equivalent of a mansion. She made so much room in there! Very resourceful!
That was impressive to watch.
I hope she and her little dog stay safe on the roads.
im not to sure if she's still on the road as she would nearly be 80 now my friend.
@@el-maiki Einstein, the way in which she made her car very resourceful was my reference to a “mansion”. Of course people like yourself who are shallow can’t see past the pooping in a bucket. Because for her age how she made her car work for her was impressive and most importantly, she was happy. Weird how you know about her life’s update. Yet, was more focused on her restroom situation. You’d think you would have moved on.
You my dear lady are a true testimony to the human spirit. Even though this video is a few years old I still watch it over & over. I’m in a very similar situations and I resonate with this whole video. I have to give you your do also Bob for making such wonderful, informative,& helpful films. Although this one I’m drawn to and like the best! It’s honestly a joy to watch either of you or better yet both together. You’ve both given me so many ideas, motivation,hope,and joy! Thank you for sharing! Your two of the most authentic people. I do hope I can meet you two and the whole community for at least one time before I’m too old. It may not be until next winter but I’m still making my plans.See you then God willing!!
I have always thought about what I would do if something happened to our income or if we ever didn't have a home.
She makes it look easy!
I HAVE COME TO KNOW DEE I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING HER FOR ALMOST A YEAR..SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SOUL💕💕
Has she got her own youtube channel please?
Yes please...
@@basedonatruestory thank you!
Ya she's got a place/money now with 4.5 million views!
I take my hat off to this incredible, brave, smart, ingenious, courageous woman. I love cute little Dolly! Hope someone sees this video and buys her a van.
Dee has her own TH-cam channel now. Box Van Dee. Subscribe, like, and comment on her videos
@@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976 Definitely will. Thanks.
Dee is amazing! I can't wait to watch the update video about her, but this is my intro to her and what an inspiration! I'm now considering car camping. A few years ago, I had an Pontiac Gran Prix and was always amazed at the interior space. Dee has taken that to a whole other level! Thanks so much to her for sharing a story of determination, grit, and grace abut a woman traveling solo on the road 🙂
After you watch all Bob's videos on Dee head on over to her channel please. Box Van Dee. Subscribe, like and comment on her videos. It helps. She has had some major health issues. She has not given in.
What an inspirational lady.. Humble and determined.. I also, have lived in an SUV for a couple of days and had to get creative.. It was very affordable.. Times have changed and this may be an option for many due to different situations many are facing... Wish she gets her van.. Thanks for sharing that awesome video..
What an industrious person. I'm glad she is out of an abusive relationship and figuring out how to do it on her own with what she has. Best of luck to Dee.
She is unapologetically herself! I love this woman 💕 she is just so refreshing
Thank you for sharing!! Made me realize that if it comes down to it, I too could live like you and be happy and free. may the spirit of love continue to be with you.
I don’t understand how her kids can’t help her at least
She got 5 kids where are they to help their mom at least contribute
This woman is a survivor I applaud her
God bless her 🙏🏽
Its not der responsibility and i have kids
I refused to be dependent on anybody! Live your life as independent as possible!
1000%
Ok
Dee is so smart! She has thought of it all! I absolutely love how she has made the best of everything she has! 😊
Absolutely Agree.🙏🙏🙏
Really nice. 👌👌👌♥
She is a beautiful soul, it was nice to see her appreciate all that she does have - love light and abundance is all I wish for her in her travels
Dee is awesome! What a "can do" attitude! She's inspirational! Thanks for sharing❤️🌞
She deserves so much! I'd give her the world if I could.
I'm so glad she's happy, i wish I could meet her. A gofundme would help her, i mean she's worked hard, raised kids, she deserves more. Yall, thus v is just how I feel but I'm glad she's happier!
I would contribute to a gofundme account for her. I would like to know why her children haven't gotten together to buy her a van.
Go fund me just to get her a simple RV. She apparently doesn't mind the lifestyle. I just feel sorry for her living under those conditions! Great, industrious lady though.
did someone get it set up for her ?if you did under what name i would love to help her
I would send her something also. Just so she could get something like a van. I could see a whole network of people willing to donate or help people like her get into something more comfortable. This was in April, any updates on how she is doing?
She’s brave, inspiring. She prefers to live alone happily with peace.
Resilient woman with a great attitude!
Wishing you the best, Dee.
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That said, congratulations America - you're winning the war against the dignity of your Senior Citizens.
This is truly inspirational and this brave talented mature lady has a great lesson for those homeless people who are less fortunate.
I wish l could donate money to those who are desperate and needing a descent home . I pray this vulnerable lady would get welfare assistance soon
She's light years ahead in the survival game.
DEFINITELY AGREE 100%
I wish my parents think like her. They always thinking about money!
The disabled, seniors, and veterans need better care.
If all politicians made minimum wage, you'd be surprised how quickly they would change the system for everyone.
Yea they do, im a disabled Veitnam Era Veteran, i get no military money just 833.00 a month for SSI, i live in my car
@James the Squirrel
You are an idiot
People should not live in cars its getting cold out because there are no programs t they will get sick these people paid thier dues and have to live on almost nothing its all going into dirty politicions pockets
Ronald regan took all our benefits to fund drug lords
And middle east conflicts
THEREARE NO PROGRAMS
To help anyone not for Veterens or Elderly
So JTS go live in your car and let me know how YOU
Like it maybe grow some compassion while you are at it
cat sniffer Try everybody. Veterans aren’t anymore special than anyone else
James the Squirrel jew wise... very nice. Yea these vets are fighting in the drugs and oil war II fuckem
What a smart Lady. I’ll be 64 in a few weeks. She is an inspiration.
We have been living in our van for two weeks. It's been really hard on the body. I have a pee bucket but do my business in a public bathroom. I'm still working but have been exhausted. Good luck Dee👍 Hi Dolly!
$10 dollar a month 24 hour gym membership for showers and restrooms. 15-25 cent soups with 1$ gallon of water a day. Public places like libraries, malls, museums, etc to help waste time. Or get a job that doesn't affect your monthly check and spend your time there. It's not as hard as most might think, I did it for almost 2 years.
HEY THERE WASSUP
your soup recipes or favorite cans?
@@crowndkng1 sup sup
Much respect to you after my divorce this gonna be my way of living. It's better to me lease I be happy
exactly. I could name 3 different ways she could live on $500 month and not live in a car.
This woman is seriously an inspiration to me.
Thanks for watching Amy.
Amy Cummings She truly is....I love this.
Me too! She is a strong, AMAZING WOMAN!!!
Laura Butler yes she is
me too.
I really like how respectful he is to the people he interviews.
Blessings Dee and Dolly
Hopefully your camping lives have remained in best possible scenario over the past five years.
May your situation be enhanced well into the future.
Cheers, Boondocker D
SHE'S AWESOME!! GOD BLESS HER N PROTECT HER! MAKES ME SICK ON HOW OUR ELDERS HAVE TO LIVE FINANCIALLY IN THIS COUNTRY! HER DOG IS ADORABLE.
keecefly, why are there always people like you on every video, who want to ruin everything with your blasphemous attitude? Even if the gospel were not true, which I believe it is, what does a person lose by believing it? NOTHING. There is this principle called faith. This lady has a wonderful attitude, and puts most people to shame. You don't even know it, but you're fulfilling biblical prophecy by mocking and scoffing.
you want money work for it. and if anyone thinks everybody in america is rich, they are complete idiots. get a grip on life and stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Kim Rebley she looks more like she is living in her car not like these nice pretty clean fucking young girls saying their living their vans or cars.theres some fucking shit on you tub
keecefly oh yea she didn't make choices in life. she is just a poor victim wroooonng! She did this all to herself.
Philip,
We all make choices when we do we do not what the outcome will be. We all do the best we can at that moment of time. We do not know her circumstances, without an education and family friends support very difficult. I do not see her as a victim rather a survivor. She is not crying or complaining she is sharing her life. She raised a family women do not get paid for the work they do raising a family, therefore can not pay into S.S . What she did to herself is to survive!!! THAT IS AWESOME JUST AWSOME.
She is an amazing woman. RESPECT!!!!!
Jason Brooks help her
i pray she is thriving and still living well! Glad she had the strength to leave that toxic relationship
Dee, I pray God will bless you with good health and good fortune and I want to tell you how grateful I am for you and all the wonderful people that are sharing this way life with all of us.
Bob Wells shares these presentations so tactfully and respectfully. This sweet lady shows us strength and courage. God bless her. My admiration is definitely on her.
Looks like she has what she needs for the most part
Georgene Roselles ~ and doesn’t seem terribly unhappy. She should be proud of herself. Most crawl into a bottle. No judgment, I was on that path myself but I got it together. Thanks in a very large part to Bob Wells and the testimony of these wonderful, resourceful people. ❤️
I agree, Bob is very accepting and respectful, not judgmental at all. Well done.
Smart and independent women. I can't believe she can fit a twin size bed in the car! Wow. She can save her SS checks and save up for a cheap RV. Bob should start a go fund me for her! I will donate.
Cheap RV's can be money pits unless you don't drive them. Newer work vans cost 20,000+. I think the older work vans can be a good deal but then again those can break down too. A 2005 car wouldn't be in the shop or break down in the wilderness.
are you laughing at my ignorance about vans?
She better have kept the seats if she wants to trade it in for one of those forever lasting minivans
If that car is better than salvage when she's done, she can probably find a set of seats in a salvage yard or after-market online. I got rear ended at a stop light in a fairly new Jetta years ago. The frame was twisted so they totalled out the car. But the interior was pristine. Plenty of good parts, even the engine and other running parts, Front end, radio, no end to what you can find in a salvage yard.
true that
Hope the situation gets better. Keep in mind that a lot of used Rv vans are leased with little down and go for $110 a month. My mom's 1999 Leisure Travel Widebody Class B RV Van (google has great pictures of the interior) she paid $119 monthly and they are very reliable RVs. Makes living on your own much easier.
More power to you. I have fibromyalgia too and getting in and out of the car is very hard some days. I am glad you are safe. Since you are mobile and have free time maybe looking for housing choice vouchers would be an option. Aransas Pass TX has an open section 8 voucher wait list. The ladies are great there. Please be safe and blessed. You will be in my prayers.
You’ve given me hope especially when you mentioned your back and neck problems and the mattress! I’m in a really bad marriage so this gives me hope that I can do this
YES YOU CAN MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU.CAN.....JUST DO IT XXX GOOD LUCK
AMEN, SISTER
I really sympathise with you and hope you managed to work things out.
This is Dee, also known now as "Box van Dee" here on TH-cam. Go see her current vehicle! If you think this is impressive, just wait!
@@daisyv5038 Thanks so much for the tip, I really wanted to know how she was doing now! 🙏❤🌷
I know this video is 11 months old, but I give her a thumbs up. She's a strong, independent woman, and a survivor.
Vickie Sciorelli Yes but is her lifestyle through choice or necessity? If it's the latter then fucking shame on America
Not shame on America she could live in a cheap trailor in the south and fix it up, she'd be safer, especially if she had a good size dog.
Not every one could live like this in Britain the weather is too severe She could teach us a lot maybe she couldn't live with her children I love my children dearly but I would need my own space God bless her xxx
Dee, you're a real trooper!!
You're an example of courage and determination. You have faced life bravely without becoming sour. You have accepted your reality and manage to see the brighter side of life. You're a very nice lady with a wonderful friendly pet and a sheltering home.
May Our Father keep on guiding and protecting you both.🙏
I had a similar set up in my Toyota Corolla. It really works when you remove the seats. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you.
Well I think this woman's great! She didn't give up on life. She removed herself from a volatile marriage and did what she had to do to become self reliant.. Way to go!!
Ya gotta do what you gotta do..
She's a very strong woman..
Baloney
I wish I be coming very very very very very wealthy rich intelligent kind honest man to helping others and share the time with others
I am sick to death of paying for taxes/lot rent electric ect..hats off to this lady..I may do this one day
I would love to live like this,and I think I would be happier.
$800 a month is higher than what I pay in a nice room in CA. She has more expenses than me. I'm fine thanks. Like my shower and bathroom.
Thank You!! You’ve given me Hope!! I’m 67 and in bad health But it’d be how I chose to live to the last!! Bravo you very intelligent woman.
I admire her tenacity, not withstanding all her adversaries. In Antigua🇦🇬watching
She brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could buy her a van. I love this sweet lady ♡♡♡
@Sue Burgess do you mean "us"?
Booper 343 QaaaaQ
@Sue Burgess she admitted she wished she had more, but she's glad she's still self reliant.
We can crowd fund to get her an rv or a tiny house with a truck
@@OyJaPinoy LET'S DO IT!!!!!!
I love this lady. She is my inspiration. I’m praying for her, myself & all other homeless, disabled, elderly people.
If she were my family, I would be worried sick.
@@angelasepi657 me too, is be a wreck.
@@michah7214 The whole point in living like this is to live simple and THATS IT! LESS STRESS! BELIEVE IT OR NOT. YOU EITHER HAVE IT OR NOT!!!
Love it 😊😅😅 she's a sweety and just enjoying life 💖 believe it or not when I was homeless I was still happy because it has u focused on things that truelly matter the most ,all that material crap disappears
Bless you Dee, I’m so glad you can enjoy your life and that you are so creative. Your baby is such a sweetie and a good companion. Your home is so cozy and ingenious. Be safe on your travels, so glad you are meeting like minded people.
How humble. We can all learn to be grateful for what we do have. She's got a great head on her shoulders.
What an awesome lady. I hope she meets new friends and creates an new awesome community for herself and lives the rest of her years happier than she ever imagined. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Yes 🥰
Me too,
I am awsome :)
Yes, dear
I save this clip years ago :(
This woman is a survivor and true inspiration!
I wish to meet this woman. She’s amazing 🤩
This is what van life should be... No fancy rigs, or fake commentary! Just a person, their vehicle, and the great outdoors!
It's amazing how she can fit all that stuff in the tent into her little car that's already full of things including a bed. Hope she's able to avoid bad weather and has mostly sunny days.
I love this lady. She is someone I could see being good friends with. Best wishes always for a good and fun life, Dee.
Hi Linda Bolon How’re you doing?
I’m seeing a lot of older women doing this now. They always convince me that they’re just doing their thing, but I’ve seen so many of them lately that I’m starting to get the impression it’s a social phenomenon. Being a wife is a career that comes with no pension.
Half of your husbands and you can file on his retirement
They need a network of support. I am putting something together.
I think you're onto something: be a mom then get dumped out on the street w/no pension. I wonder where this woman's children are...if there are any. I feel so lucky. But a part of me can't help but think about how resilient Americans have been since day 1. God bless her.
@@spritelybird Let me know
I actually have to admit that I was well provided for by my husband. When he retired, he made some choices with his targeted retirement pension. He opted for less money per month at first so that there would always be an income for me once he passed away. Between that and his veteran's disability, I am able to make it, thank God and bless my husband's memory.
Thank you so much, God bless you Dee! I will be 65 in May and have Fibromyalgia, and other health challenges also. Right now, I am in a subsidized apartment but I was living in my car for 2 months. I did not even know about the Little Buddy propane heater to keep warm! Love your set up, and love Dolly too!❤
Amazing❣️ This is such an eye opening skill to make it with less and by yourself, not being annoyed homeless on the street. You can be in nature and living a freedom life❤️💚😽
I am blown away with her car conversion. Never in a million years would I have thought about the possibilities for living in a car.
This women is a genius!!! With alot of spirit..
Dee is inspiring to me. In my 70’s I’m gradually downsizing since my husband died, and plan to go traveling in Europe soon. Those toweling bags Dee has made for utensils are great, and ready to roll up to travel. Brilliant. All the people you interview just tell me ‘I can do it”. Thanks. Jo in France 🇫🇷
This lady is amazing. I am in a similar situation and have learned a lot from her. I am definitely going to implement some of her ideas. I am inspired to make my space better. And actually have some help when needed to do so. Thanks for the inspiration.