Chelsea poorman is my older sister, thank you for bringing awareness to my sisters case. Chelsea was the strongest person I knew. No matter what happened in her life - she kept fighting the fight, literally nothing could get in the way of her achieving her goals. she was an incredibly beautiful soul. My heart aches for my sister i miss her so much, she was my best friend. Its been almost 1 year since the police came to my house to tell me they found her remains. And 2.5 years since she went missing. My life came to a complete halt, it ruined me and my family :/. SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Chelsea deserved so much better. All Indigenous women and girls deserve better. The “police work” for her is atrocious and unjust. There was absolutely foul play. I really hope your family gets justice. Sending love ❤️
Paige I’m so happy to hear from you. Of course, I’m happy I’m able to help tell more people about what an amazing and strong person Chelsea was and raise awareness about her case and lack of justice. I’m so very sorry for your loss… I can’t imagine the pain your carry on a daily basis. You all deserve answers and justice 🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your loss and how they are treating your family! May your beautiful sister have justice soon. It is so unfair how people are prioritized by race, and gender we all are human we all deserve the same love and respect. Kendall Rae is the best at bringing light to cases like this she speaks the truth and she will make sure it get to who needs to hear it
Kendall, my friends and I have filled out the request forms many times but I wanted to try my best to get your attention on the case of Gretchen Fleming who went missing almost 4 months ago in WV. Our small town could use all the help we can get.
I haven’t heard of this case but I’m from a pretty small town & I can imagine how scary it would be to have someone there go missing :( I hope she sees this & talks about it!!
Not suspicious?!?! What the hell! The police basically just said whoever did this is home free! They did nothing to help this poor girl. They didn't do anything to look for her or to help her family! This girl and her family deserve so much better! All of these girls and their families do! This makes me sick and breaks my heart!
She was clearly murdered. I can’t imagine how frustrating this must be for the family. I live in Canada and I’ve never heard of this case. RIP Chelsea.
The skull was fractured. Indicative of blunt force trauma. Typically drug overdoses aren’t covered up in this manor. Maybe they leave or fail to act but to dump a body in the backyard of an affluent area in an abandoned mansion screams foul play. Likely the perp knew that mansion was unoccupied. Just my opinion of course.
As a Vancouver resident, thank you for covering this case and bringing attention to our MMIW. The way our police department has failed Chelsea and so many other Indigenous women is heart breaking, and they deserve so much more.
Kendall! As an indigenous woman, THANK YOU for taking your time and doing a video on this poor girl and highlighting the MMIW crisis. Your voice, that goesout to so many people, is truly giving the voice to so many indigenous people who have suffered from this crisis. Many blessings to you!!
You think she and the whole Mile Higher Crew would be a good starting to point to educate themselves and others about the Native- Indigenous- 1st Nation people too? Like, I see you and other minorities always respecting the Work, Kendall and Mile Higher Podcasts would work on a case of minorities from the USA? I wonder if this respectful report is enough if some people from different tribes would be ok with being invited to tell them and us (the audience in America and worldwide) the history of their (and others if you've knowledge of that) tribe from like (pre-)colonization times to the effect the systems in place due to that still have to this day...like obviously I can watch documentraies in English and German, I probably could find some good books that are better than the history books the USA seems to have (allegedly) but overseas it's sometimes hard to know "Where to even start?" Also maybe we could actually go like by the tribes who have still the biggest numbers inside and then go gradually down? I mean if anyone would be down for that including Mile Higher Crew & Cast? And is it so bad that the word savages made it into Southeast Asian Song that frankly is an Earworm even if the meaning has obvioulsy been lost...to much of a cost? Sincerly asking out of curiositiy because besides "They took the whole Navajo Nation." "Trail of Tears" and x amount of people say "Hey we're still here and have to suffere from the history way back when...." I wouldn't have a clue because I'm from a whole different continent.
Chelsea was dealt a bad hand in life. From foster to a bad accident to being assaulted, battling addition to consequently being murdered. Rest well Chelsea.
As an Indigenous woman and addict in recovery, I cannot thank you enough for this video. The way you spoke with such strength, respect, and compassion while covering this case brought me to tears. Thank you. 💜
Thank you so much Kendall for standing up for those who struggle with addiction. It’s hard to understand that it truly is a disease unless you’ve personally been there. So thank you for that. Also, thank you for standing up for the missing and murdered indigenous women. Not many people have.
How is it not an addiction when these people choose to begin down that path? They literally chose it knowing the consequences. Then wanna cry when they can’t get off the drug
As a recovering addict this has really touched me. The fact that Kendall repeatedly points out that addiction is Not a BEHAVIOURAL problem and IS a disease I think is incredible/ incredibly sad that people want to disagree when I believe they simply have no idea of TRUE addiction. Chelsea had a beautiful soul from what I've just heard and I hope that she is now at peace but I also hope and pray that her family can get some answers. FLY HIGH CHELSEA X
Hey Kendall, as an addiction therapist, thank you for speaking up on addiction! Half of my work with people is literally processing and working through all of the horrible experiences and negative things they’ve been told due to their addiction. We could free up so much space for healing if there wasn’t so much shame embedded with addiction. Thank you!!!
Thank you for what you do. I’ve been clean almost 6 years and intense shame is still a constant daily struggle. I honestly think it’s one of the hardest parts of recovery. ❤
@@mandaleemilly6367 congratulations on 6 years, I know it isn’t easy. 💜 It’s hard for me to understand why there is so much shame projected onto people struggling with addiction, since the current stats are 1 in 7 people have an addiction. It seems like common sense that something that impacts SO many of us would be better understood and not demonized. I’m sorry you’re still grappling with all of that, but hang in there - you’ve got this! 💜
Thank you for the incredible work that you do. I am fortunate enough to be in recovery and have over six years being clean and sober. I have lost so many people that I love and care about because of addiction and removing the stigma would definitely help more people to heal. 💗
Thank you for the work that you do. I celebrated 5 years on January 10th 🎉❤ you are so appreciated. On your most difficult days (you certainly didn't pick the easiest group to work with 😂😅) remember you are saving lives, you are saving hopes & dreams, you are saving families. Thank you ❤
thank you for what you do. it's because of somebody like you that I'm alive today. my addiction specialist holds a very special place in my heart for believing in me when nobody else did. without him i wouldn't have over 6 years of sobriety under my belt 🖤
As a substance use disorder counselor thank you for saying what you did about addiction. It’s a stigma and false narrative we deal with on a daily basis. Sorry to hear about your family members ❤
But isn't the first time use of any drug a personal choice? This then leads to addiction. I would say it's partially their fault. Avoid drugs at all circumstances and you are good to go.
@@anshularyaman108😧 Sure, if u don't wanna count the ppl that are literally force fed the drug(s) & sometimes even forced injections. It's really common for tr@ffickers to snatch up young ppl, get them hooked on hard stuff like h3roin or fent@nyl, so they make them a slave & pimp them out. Then, there's also some that have been drugged, either accidentally or intentionally, that end up hooked bc it's THAT addictive (the difference here is it's not pimps trafficking them). And then there's all the ppl like me that have been injured badly (I got hit by a car & had several necessary surgeries in 2005 & 2010) or they have painful medical condition(s)...ppl who only chose to follow Dr's orders. There's a lot of us that were given lots of strong pain meds & wasn't told how addictive & dangerous they could be (back in 2005). Sometimes ppl don't realize until it's too late & they're already addicted. In more recent times, the medical community make sure ppl are more aware of the danger. So thankfully, that doesn't happen as much now.
@@anshularyaman108easier said than done for the mentally ill. I lost my best friend to a overdose and she never used drugs (other than weed) until she was diagnosed as schizophrenic. Before the schizophrenia, I truly believe she never would've touched the stuff. Not everyone who starts doing drugs is mentally ill, but many are so I think having some sympathy for those who aren't able to think clearly is needed.
2 weeks ?? TWO DAMN WEEKS ?? That’s absolutely unbelievable. As a Canadian, it’s so frustrating and heartbreaking to see our justice system continue to fail our indigenous communities. I want to turn these tears into change in our system, as so many others do, but it just seems like a losing battle. My heart will continue to ache for these families 😞
Another 20 year old indigenous woman's body was found around the same time Chelsea's was, her name was TATYANA HARRISON, and it took 3 MONTHS for them to 'identify' her and inform her poor mother Natasha, who was searching every day for her daughter, she was failed so badly by the VPD and RCMP. An even younger Indigenous girl NOELLE OSOUP (14) was found in an SRO in Vancouver in the DTES. all 3 bodies were discovered within one month. All 3 young indigenous girls and our families were failed by the police.
The milliseconds before Kendall said “2” and “weeks” I truly was expecting her to say “days” and my heart sank and became so angry when she said “weeks.” I will never understand how humans are treated differently by anything outside of their personality and character.
it's because she's native. We've been trying to call attention to our native sisters being murdered and disappearing but no one listens. That's why I'm grateful for Kendall's video
I'm canadian also and had never heard of this case, not many canadian cases seem to get much attention to be honest! I'm from Newfoundland and we have some wild cases in this province that have been cold for decades. (Courtney Lake, Dana Bradley, O'Biren Brothers..)
I wouldn't be shocked if someone within the Vancouver Police was involved in her disappearance and death. The way they neglected and littered the crime scene sounds like a cover up. I hope her soul is at peace ❤
as a native american woman i want to thank you for this coverage! we have been screaming at the top of our lungs for our friends, sisters, mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. it is so heartbreaking to see this happening, i have to have my brother with me at all times, constantly carrying a knife and my location on, telling everyone in my family where i am at all times and the lack of freedom is extremely exhausting. it is infuriating and draining. but thank you for making awareness! Ahééhéé❤️ (thank you in my language/navajo)
not only do i have to do that because of dangers as a woman but also dangers of being an indigenous woman. they are targeting us because they know the lack of coverage and police efforts go into looking for us. if you want to go down another rabbit hole look into the case of SELENA NOT AFRAID and TRAILING ELLA MAE!!!!!
I live in New Mexico, and my best friend is indigenous from Alaska. No one looks for these women. No one. I'm shocked her body was even found. We need WAY more awareness about these women.
If your not in the arena Actually fighting the fight of addiction. Don’t sit in the stands and yell your opinion to us thinking you know exactly what this fight is like and how to beat it. Thank you Kendall for standing up for us addicts. It’s a very dark place to be. And when people judge and turn away from us. Just makes it so much darker.
@@angela3524 My battle is chronic pain and it has been debilitating. I hardly have a social life and rarely go out and the relationships I once had with people cease to exist. We all fight our own battles. You're not alone in your plight.
But if you’re addicted can’t you just stop using??? If it was that easy I wouldn’t keep putting a needle in my arm 😭100% agree with op. If you haven’t fought the fight, don’t argue with someone who is/has
I'm a white British woman, and I can't help but cry at how indigenous women are treated in this case and in general. I'm so sorry for how my ancestors treated you. I hope our generation is better. Your strength is so beautiful, I wish you didn't need to be so brave
Okay so do something about it. You're really sorry about it, do something. Native tribes still exist and can be donated to or helped out. Rather than just sitting around and crying white girl tears, actually do something. Put your money where your mouth is.
My dad is Ojibwa indigenous and my mom is Brighton British. I am *extremely* Canadian because of this. Ask me how I manage the ancestral pain and shame all at the same time 😂 .The best thing we can do is exactly what you are doing right now. Acknowledge it and speak it and speak up when someone needs a voice. ❤
It should not matter what color, gender , sexual orientation or economic class a person is human life is human life and worthy of justice and fairness. I'm so saddened to hear about this lovely woman's tragic case and the utter disregard for her case. It's disgusting. And her family deserves to know what happened to her.
My cousin is her best friend back home. She never stopped believing that Chelsea would come home. She was completely torn up about everything. Thank you for covering Chelsea Poorman and mmiwg 🙏 Rest in Peace Chelsea
This is what I love about Kendall Rae. Backstory. I live in Canada near this area and when I first started playing this video, I thought to myself “I feel so sorry for Kendall because she’s gonna have to try to pronounce these names that are impossible for somebody outside of this province”. But she got it all right, and that shows you that she cares enough to do the deep research and make sure she’s paying respects to not only the victims but to the communities by speaking naturally and sounding confident. Not botching and making excuses “sorry I have no idea how to say that” or something :) Adding this to the list of reasons why she’s the best ..
Omg thank you so much for talking about this case, I'm an aboriginal woman, and it's so disheartening to see the lack of coverage for aboriginal women in canada.
she was found five minutes from where i live and the way the VPD handled this case has been disgusting but unfortunately unsurprising, i still remember posters of her face being plastered everywhere for months and wondering if we’d ever find out what happened to her, thank you so much for bringing attention to this case
Omg Kendall, thank you for bringing attention to this story! As a local, I find that not enough people have been as aware of Chelsea's case and more attention needs to be on this one!! It's very suspicious and heartbreaking...
@@erinmcclurg9090 I can answer this as a local. The neighborhood the mansion is located in is one of the wealthiest in the city, and a lot of the homes were bought for investment purposes and stand empty. Add the fact that the lots are larger and more private and on a visual level It's not so surprising. You would think someone would have maybe smelled something but there is honestly no telling if there were any neighbours around in that area, or at least concerned neighbours.
@@erinmcclurg9090foreign buyers buy up the houses here. They sit empty. It's a whole other thing. (Also it seems that no one cares about indigenous people here.)
I finally worked up the courage to watch this. Being an indigenous person, having MMIW family. This was a touchy subject and the fact that you are covering a case to do with mmiw is probably the best thing I've ever seen. Thank you kendall, i already loved watching you before and I literally cried seeing that there was an MMIW case out there. Thank you again.
As an addict i can just thank you, Kendall. You don't talk about us like the rest of them do, we are humans, people forget that. I've also lost a lot of people because of it and went close to dying as well. This poor girl went through so much and she deserved the world, what happened to her it's disgusting and I'm so tired of the police not taking victims families seriously. Sending love and healing to the family and everyone reading.
Congrats from a fellow addict. Yes, it’s horrible the way we are treated like a second class degenerate criminal who deserves whatever happens to them/us. Let’s be honest too, most of us were legally prescribed opioids for chronic pain or people (a lot of kids) who are given meth for adhd. I got addicted after my abusive drunk ex tried punching me and flipped the car on the highway. I was ejected and had been partially scalped, had TBI, skull fracture, brain swelling, chest ripped off and hanging off, liver ripped nearly in half, both lungs collapsed, and severe road rash over half my body. I spent a week in a coma and had spinal problems. I was prescribed opioids on pain management and did everything right. Didn’t matter. Went in and they gave everyone a month of meds and said they weren’t prescribing opioids for chronic pain anymore. Eventually started buying off the street. The cops don’t care. I’ve seen paramedics narcan addicts because it was “funny “.
I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve lost not just family but friends and just know there’s so many people who are battling it and you’re not alone🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
You openly speaking about addiction (and Suboxone treatment) brought me to tears. As someone who is currently on the medication, it is life changing. Thank you for using your platform for good, always. Love you! ❤
It’s crazy, I’m an indigenous woman and from Saskatoon and have never heard of Chelsea prior to this 😞 I’m only a few minutes in but would also be great to see you cover the case of Neil Stonechild! He was also from Saskatoon and the book written on his case is called The Starlight Tours. RIP Chelsea ❤
Thank u so much Kendall for acknowledging that addiction is a disease. I've been sober for almost a year after 12 yrs of heroin addiction. I have been judged so harshly for being an addict so it's a breath of fresh air to hear u say that❤❤❤
Even if she wasn’t actually murdered, her death is still suspicious. She clearly was not alone there. Say she and someone broke into the abandon house, then she had an accident, her loved ones still deserve to know what happened
As an Indigenous woman. THANK YOU , thank you ! For covering MMIW cases and for bringing attention to them. Like the saying goes “MMIW go missing twice.”😢 God bless your heart and those families suffering without justice for their loved ones .
All the NECMC charity merch has been sold out again in less than 24 hours 🤯🤯🤯 I’m sorry to those who wanted it and weren’t able to get it… the good news is I have a new NECMC collection coming out soon and I think you guys are gonna love it!! I’ll get even more quantity wise this time. Thank you for your support 🙏
You should do a video of cases in Thunder Bay Ontario Canada sooo many unsolved cases ! There’s a documentary on our city it’s disgusting and sad! Ashamed to call this my hometown 😢😢😢
Will Always support NECMEC! Your an Angel for what your doing to help in a big way with all they do! We have your back on this and NECMEC KendallRae!!!
Thank you for covering this case Kendall. As you know missing and murdered indigenous women’s cases are so often overlooked. I live in Vancouver Bc and remember when Chelsea initially went missing and seeing all the missing posters around downtown. So tragic 💔
The stigma towards people in addiction stops people from getting help. So thank you Kendall ❤ 1 whole year clean and sober for me next week 😊 rest in peace Chelsea 🙏
Such a beautiful girl with so much potential and strength. I'm in Canada and I've never heard this case. My husband and kids are indigenous and I thank you for covering MMIW cases !
Kendall, this video is a perfect little encapsulation as to why you are my absolute favorite TH-camr/podcaster. Your covering MMIW, the way you spoke up about addiction, your empathy shines through each and every time. As a (recovering) addict myself, thank you, tremendously. So much love 💕
Thank you sooo much Kendall for bringing awareness to our murdered and missing indigenous women here in Canada. The differences between Indigenous and non-indigenous women cases are looked at by law enforcement is like night and day. Something needs to be done and your exposure of this to a wide variety of people here on turtle island and the world helps so much. Ekosai!
As someone who lived nearby Vancouver and now lives on Vancouver Island I am so incredibly frustrated and disappointed in the lack of work, follow through, care and compassion coming from the Vancouver Police Department. I feel we live in a very privileged province and this is just disgusting. Thank you for making this video, and thank you for bringing awareness to this epidemic. 🙏🙏
Thank you Kendall ... Addiction IS a disease. Say it LOUD for the ones in the back!!!!! Tomorrow 4-4-23 I will be 6 yrs clean and I'm strong and proud!!! A SURVIVOR!!!🎉
I wasn’t aware this was an issue in Canada as well. It’s horrifying the police are not doing anything. I can’t imagine the frustration, anger and pain Chelsea’s family has experienced. My sincere condolences
I am part Cherokee, and it breaks my heart that there isn’t more done to help protect indigenous men, women, and children, as well as more aid for helping these cases get solved. I am sending strength, prayers, and positive vibes to Chelsea’s family and loved ones. Hopefully someone will come forward with information so that Chelsea can receive the justice that she deserves. 💞 And thank you Kendall for explaining to people that alcoholism and addiction is a disease. I am blessed to be in recovery but I know many people that haven’t been so lucky and are either dead or still suffering. 💔
We remember her. She would visit us frequently where we worked when she was at her low point, but even when she was under the influence of substances she was still so kind. We saw her almost daily. I remember when she told me she was leaving Saskatoon to go to Vancouver the last time she visited. We always hoped she would get clean. We really wanted for her to get better and had a lot of hope that her life would get better when she was with her family. This absolutely breaks our hearts. Our condolences for the loss of Chelsea.
It's incredibly heartbreaking how indigenous girls and women are treated. The Vancouver Police are well known in Canada for being corrupt, so the lack of effort and the way Chelsea's entire case was just neglected is not surprising. It makes me incredibly angry. This whole case just tears me apart.
I wish I could say, as a Canadian, that Vancouver somehow sticks out like a sore thumb in this, but I live in Winnipeg, where at least 2 serial killers *also* targeted Indigenous women and where an underpass is painted with a very select number of local MMIWG to represent the many more MMIWG our province was home to. I see information about missing Indigenous people locally (youth, women, and men) via Bear Clan Patrol much more so than the WPD.
Unfortunately the deplorable behaviour from the RCMP and the Vancouver Police Department is all too common. As a resident of Vancouver, I see awful stories involving the VPD on a weekly basis. I’m happy too see Kendall shining light on Canadian cases effecting our indigenous communities. 🧡🧡 This case is absolutely heartbreaking.
This is why I watch you thank you thank you for educating ppl exp with the size of your platform!!! I commend you for stepping up and saying that !’ Listen it’s heritable I didn’t ask for my mom my dad my uncles and aunts an parents before them to be addicts including my great grandmother!! But I broke the cycle an I’m 8 years sober in just 8 days !!! I can not stress this enough to ppl an ya I just look up to you so much
As an indigenous woman in Canada, thank you so much for covering cases like these. 🧡 They need all the coverage they can get ! This case is beyond frustrating, as are most cases involving MMIWG2S. Rest Peacefully Chelsea 🧡
I’m a Canadian from Ontario and this is the first I’ve heard of this case. I’m unfortunately not surprised because you are correct in regards to indigenous woman cases in this country. I am so sorry for her family, the Vancouver police force should be ashamed of themselves. It angers me to know how little care was given to this case. I hope something happens to solve this mystery. Thank you for sharing this case.
As a Native American sister/ women I’m genuinely so happy your taking on cases of our MMIW/MMIP nobody seems to care about all the stuff that happens to our people so thank you dearly for shedding some light on us ❤️
Thank you so much for covering this case. My best friends mom is a MMIW, Shirley Cletheroe. She went missing from our little town in BC when we were 12 or 13. The amount of MMIW I know personally, sickens me.
Seeing this in Seattle right now. My heart breaks for Chelsea and her loved ones. She needs and deserves justice. This was someone’s baby, sister, best friend, partner. I can’t begin to imagine how much pain they’ve been in. Scream Chelsea’s name. She will NEVER be forgotten
Kendall, I usually am not one to comment on videos, but I need to thank you for speaking on addiction in the way you do in this video. I have a family member who passed away due to drug addiction, and you using your platform to advocate for the disease is really amazing to me. Not to overload the comment, but a woman named Brittney Tee went missing in Massachusetts in the beginning of this year and our town could use your platform to spread the message and bring awareness. Thank you for being a light in such dark times ❤️
As a Canadian I feel bad that I wasn’t aware of some of these cases that you and other TH-camrs bring attention to. Thank you for covering these cases. Hopefully someone will remember something that may help this family have closure. ❤️ from Nova Scotia
I live in Merritt, British Columbia in the Interior. We have had so many Indigenous women, men and children go missing it is beyond heartbreaking. My friends mother went missing and the police told her to sign off that she was deceased without searching. My friend took her life shortly after. Thank you for spreading awareness and for using your platform for good. Such a heartbreaking story and I remember when she went missing. In the city I live in a young Indigenous man 24 years old named Miguel Mack has been missing for a month and my heart breaks for the family and community. Please pray for him, the Indigenous communities. and family. ❤ my heart breaks for Chelsea’s family and I keep them in my prayers ❤
You thoroughly share stories that need to be shared, all while maintaining tact and empathy for the victim and their family. I am continuously grateful for the awareness that you spread ❤ thanks for this case.
Kendall--Thanks for covering this story and also thank you for reiterating that addiction is a disease and not a choice. I am a recovering addict (12 years sober!) But remember going through the process of trying initally to get sober and feeling so powerless and overcome with the battle of having to muster the will and courage not to use everyday and now at 12 years, I hardly get cravings or urges but I can recall what the uphill battle was like. It is definitely not a choice.
I know you get a lot of comments so you might not see this but Kendall, I want you to know as someone who has watched this channel since 2020, and also watches the sesh that I see your kind and caring heart, I see the effort you make, I see the hard work you do & it doesn't go unappreciated. The way you care for others even when others seem them as low life's & addicts is so important to this world. Please never lose hope. Your life & work matters
I really appreciate you covering this case. There’s never enough coverage for missing person casings involving indigenous people, especially women. As an indigenous woman in Canada, it’s so scary. I’ve always loved your channel. I also really appreciate you addressing addiction as a disease because it really is. More people need to normalize having these conversations. I love you Kendall! Keep doing God’s work ❤
You are such a wonderful human being, Kendall. Your empathy for others is truly moving. I am an addict. My drug of choice is alcohol and abused it up until I was almost 40. I have been sober for nearly 3 years and have never felt better! I was raised by my mother and she raised us well, she never drank, smoked or used drugs. We went to church. My father was an alcoholic but I didn’t know him growing up. Being an addict wasn’t learned behavior. I abuse everything that feels good. Now that I’m sober and clean I started abusing food. I’m overweight and depressed and I struggle everyday and hearing you advocate for people like me helps me feel less alone. 🙏 Thank you for everything you do!
Kendall - you're amazing for doing videos on missing Indigenous peoples and bringing more awareness to their cases, often ignored by the mainstream media. I hope Chelsea's family gets answers and justice. I hope we find out who hurt this young gal.
Anyone saying addiction is not a disease doesn’t know anything about it and are speaking from ignorance and hatred. Thank you so much Kendall for highlighting this and being so open about your experiences. You’re doing God’s work!
i just moved from vancouver i lived there when this happened i wanted to say there was also two other girls a 13 year old girl named Noelle O'Soup, and 21 year old Tatyanna Harrison they were all found in diffrent locations over the span of six months. thank you Kendal for making this video i cried the whole way through,
Alll the hard things you talk about, hearing you struggle discussing loved ones who are addicted really made me tear up. It shows how truly caring and empathic you are Kendall. I dont comment much but been watching for years and seeing you grow personally thru marriage and now a mother and also seeing all the great things you support and bring awareness too, you really such a special person and wish more people were like you. You deserve all the good in the world.
Anything can be an addiction. Food, gaming, shopping, substances to name a few. I totally agree with addiction being a mental health issue. Thanks Kendall for shining light onto these cases 🧡
I literally cried my eyes out over Chelsea and what happened to her. The tears are from sadness, anger and frustration. I pray her family keeps fighting for justice for her and receive the answers they so desperately need 😢
4 years sober. 1 month on Subs in the beginning it was a lifesaver. Addiction is a disease. I overcame it now work in healthcare, married and have a beautiful baby girl. I am one of the lucky ones a lot of people never overcome this disease
Kendall, from the bottom of my heart thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your kindness and understanding regarding the disease of addiction. I'm in recovery and have lost more loved ones than I even want to mention here to this disease. The stigma must be broken, and wonderful souls like you are truly soldiers on the front lines of the war for love, compassion, and healing. Your family is so blessed to have you. ❤
Hearing about the police putting up the ad for their sunglasses and taking her flyer down made me burst into tears. I can't imagine the frustration and helplessness the family feels.. and how degrading it would feel to find that out if you were missing or murdered. That is unnecessarily cruel.. 😢
Thank you for speaking up for addicts. These are people’s daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, etc. They are people whose lives are not invalidated by an illness that is utter hell. No one would choose that. No one.
As a Canadian myself. it truly saddens me to see that police from my own country have failed so many people... I watch all of your videos and whenever I hear police not doing their work properly it always frustrates me, and I think it's even more frustrating when it happens in your own country. I hope her family will get the justice and the answers they deserve.❤
Fellow Canadian here. I was thinking the same thing. No matter who or how, everyone deserves to be treated equally in situations like this. We need to do better for all residents of this country. It’s so sad.
i was there during the vigil. someone shouted at us as we were walking across the bridge that we 'should all be arrested'. her family and everyone was marching peacefully... justice for Chelsea poorman
Thank you Kendall for your comments about addiction. I'm a recovering addict and it really meant a lot to hear you talk about your opinion on it as well as the actual facts
I am SO grateful to hear someone talk about addiction like you do. Addiction IS a disease. I have it, I lived it, and so far have survived it. My son saved my life 6 years ago, and if it wasn't for him and my parents getting me the help i needed, I'd be dead or in jail. Thank you for sticking up for us. We aren't bad people.
Thank you for the comment about addiction! I hate when people say, “you chose to do drugs.” I like many others did not. Some of us were prescribed pain killers for different ailments and got addicted to the feeling. Even if someone did choose to take them, it was just to block the pain. Whether it be mental or physical.
Thank you so much Kendall. As an indigenous woman I appreciate the awareness for our missing and murdered indigenous people. I appreciate you and keep bringing awareness with all the cases you cover ❤️
I got a unknown threatening text message once and when I reported it, they took it so seriously and right away 2 police officers showed up where I was to interview me and find out who it was. And then they actually went and told him never to contact me again. I am a blonde white woman though. Unfortunately this seems like a case of discrimination. Very sad. :(
Omg thanks for covering this Kendall I’m Canadian and indigenous! This has been happening to our indigenous women/girls for years! Our elders/grandparents tell us the stories and warn us to be careful. It just touches my heart when someone gives us a platform to bring up these issues because it’s mostly the indigenous community who do anything because the authorities don’t care
Kendall I think this is one of your best episodes. I’m Australian and embarrassed by how our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are treated. I felt livid learning about how many women go missing in Canada and how their cases are neglected by law enforcement. It’s 2023 - we should be doing better as a society.
Kendall, thank you so much for covering a Canadian case. Especially this one! As a Canadian, it’s sad to see cases such as these have little to no attention whatsoever. Thank you for what you do 🖤
I know you probably won't even see this comment but I watch you all the time and I just wanted to give you a shout of for defending anyone when it comes to addiction and that you always stand up for people who try to victim blame. This is one of the biggest reasons I watch you. Whenever I am feeling anxious or like I want relapse I'll turn on one of your videos and just zone into it. Thank you for everything you do and bringing awareness to all of these things ❤
Just started the vid but I’m a recovering addict. I have 2.5 years clean at almost 27 years old. Thank you Kendall for reminding people that addiction is a medically proven disease. It’s crazy the stigma that still exists in 2023. It leads to huge barriers to recovery in so many ways because even as an addict I didn’t know it was a disease until after I went to treatment. So I hid it because I saw myself as weak and not normal like why couldn’t I just stop. There’s a lack of detox centers because of this too, who wants to get clean when they’re in the worst physical withdrawals of their life.. I could go on and on Thank you for advocating for Chelsea
Meg, congratulations on your sobriety. I’m about to celebrate 10 years. I went to work in the recovery field to help even one person. And it drives me nuts people still think it’s a choice. I don’t know who would choose to go through hell and back. But I CHOOSE to think it just shows my strength not weakness. 🎉
Chelsea poorman is my older sister, thank you for bringing awareness to my sisters case.
Chelsea was the strongest person I knew. No matter what happened in her life - she kept fighting the fight, literally nothing could get in the way of her achieving her goals. she was an incredibly beautiful soul.
My heart aches for my sister i miss her so much, she was my best friend. Its been almost 1 year since the police came to my house to tell me they found her remains. And 2.5 years since she went missing. My life came to a complete halt, it ruined me and my family :/.
SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING.
So sorry for your loss 💜 sending love
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Chelsea deserved so much better. All Indigenous women and girls deserve better. The “police work” for her is atrocious and unjust. There was absolutely foul play. I really hope your family gets justice. Sending love ❤️
I'm sorry for your family's loss. 💜😢
Paige I’m so happy to hear from you. Of course, I’m happy I’m able to help tell more people about what an amazing and strong person Chelsea was and raise awareness about her case and lack of justice. I’m so very sorry for your loss… I can’t imagine the pain your carry on a daily basis. You all deserve answers and justice 🙏🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your loss and how they are treating your family! May your beautiful sister have justice soon. It is so unfair how people are prioritized by race, and gender we all are human we all deserve the same love and respect. Kendall Rae is the best at bringing light to cases like this she speaks the truth and she will make sure it get to who needs to hear it
Kendall, my friends and I have filled out the request forms many times but I wanted to try my best to get your attention on the case of Gretchen Fleming who went missing almost 4 months ago in WV. Our small town could use all the help we can get.
I hope she sees this !!❤️
HOPE SHE SEES THIS !!!!
I've been following her case. So sad.
i hope she'll see this !!
I haven’t heard of this case but I’m from a pretty small town & I can imagine how scary it would be to have someone there go missing :( I hope she sees this & talks about it!!
As a indigenous member of Kawacatoose First Nation. Thank you for speaking on our stolen sisters. We need more voices to hear us. Thank you 💖
Not suspicious?!?! What the hell! The police basically just said whoever did this is home free! They did nothing to help this poor girl. They didn't do anything to look for her or to help her family! This girl and her family deserve so much better! All of these girls and their families do! This makes me sick and breaks my heart!
She was clearly murdered. I can’t imagine how frustrating this must be for the family. I live in Canada and I’ve never heard of this case. RIP Chelsea.
How was she clearly murdered as opposed to say accidental overdose that was covered up?
There's no clear proof she was murdered at all
@@jasminewatchmerise that would still be foul play
The skull was fractured. Indicative of blunt force trauma. Typically drug overdoses aren’t covered up in this manor. Maybe they leave or fail to act but to dump a body in the backyard of an affluent area in an abandoned mansion screams foul play. Likely the perp knew that mansion was unoccupied. Just my opinion of course.
@@jenna5263 It would, but not murder
As a Vancouver resident, thank you for covering this case and bringing attention to our MMIW. The way our police department has failed Chelsea and so many other Indigenous women is heart breaking, and they deserve so much more.
that police dept. is incompetent to say the least
Kendall! As an indigenous woman, THANK YOU for taking your time and doing a video on this poor girl and highlighting the MMIW crisis. Your voice, that goesout to so many people, is truly giving the voice to so many indigenous people who have suffered from this crisis. Many blessings to you!!
You think she and the whole Mile Higher Crew would be a good starting to point to educate themselves and others about the Native- Indigenous- 1st Nation people too? Like, I see you and other minorities always respecting the Work, Kendall and Mile Higher Podcasts would work on a case of minorities from the USA? I wonder if this respectful report is enough if some people from different tribes would be ok with being invited to tell them and us (the audience in America and worldwide) the history of their (and others if you've knowledge of that) tribe from like (pre-)colonization times to the effect the systems in place due to that still have to this day...like obviously I can watch documentraies in English and German, I probably could find some good books that are better than the history books the USA seems to have (allegedly) but overseas it's sometimes hard to know "Where to even start?" Also maybe we could actually go like by the tribes who have still the biggest numbers inside and then go gradually down? I mean if anyone would be down for that including Mile Higher Crew & Cast?
And is it so bad that the word savages made it into Southeast Asian Song that frankly is an Earworm even if the meaning has obvioulsy been lost...to much of a cost? Sincerly asking out of curiositiy because besides
"They took the whole Navajo Nation." "Trail of Tears" and x amount of people say "Hey we're still here and have to suffere from the history way back when...." I wouldn't have a clue because I'm from a whole different continent.
Agreed! 🫶🏽
What does MMIW stand for?
Chelsea was dealt a bad hand in life. From foster to a bad accident to being assaulted, battling addition to consequently being murdered. Rest well Chelsea.
I hope her next life is easier
Do you know chelsea personally?
@@paigekiernan6439😊ik😅😅😊 0:13 😅😅😅😊
Right! And all the ambitions and goals she had it's not fair 😢
She wasn't battling addition. Do you know her?
As an Indigenous woman and addict in recovery, I cannot thank you enough for this video. The way you spoke with such strength, respect, and compassion while covering this case brought me to tears. Thank you. 💜
Thank you so much Kendall for standing up for those who struggle with addiction. It’s hard to understand that it truly is a disease unless you’ve personally been there. So thank you for that. Also, thank you for standing up for the missing and murdered indigenous women. Not many people have.
She truest understands addiction as if it was her own, some people just care more than others to put themselves in others shoes
How is it not an addiction when these people choose to begin down that path? They literally chose it knowing the consequences. Then wanna cry when they can’t get off the drug
As a recovering addict this has really touched me. The fact that Kendall repeatedly points out that addiction is Not a BEHAVIOURAL problem and IS a disease I think is incredible/ incredibly sad that people want to disagree when I believe they simply have no idea of TRUE addiction. Chelsea had a beautiful soul from what I've just heard and I hope that she is now at peace but I also hope and pray that her family can get some answers. FLY HIGH CHELSEA X
@@lleandra8742 so what about people that get prescribed pain medication did they choose to become addicted to pills or?
@@lleandra8742 literally just sht your arrogantly ignorant ... up. Google it if you actually care. Stop expecting others to educate you.
Hey Kendall, as an addiction therapist, thank you for speaking up on addiction!
Half of my work with people is literally processing and working through all of the horrible experiences and negative things they’ve been told due to their addiction. We could free up so much space for healing if there wasn’t so much shame embedded with addiction. Thank you!!!
Thank you for what you do. I’ve been clean almost 6 years and intense shame is still a constant daily struggle. I honestly think it’s one of the hardest parts of recovery. ❤
@@mandaleemilly6367 congratulations on 6 years, I know it isn’t easy. 💜
It’s hard for me to understand why there is so much shame projected onto people struggling with addiction, since the current stats are 1 in 7 people have an addiction. It seems like common sense that something that impacts SO many of us would be better understood and not demonized.
I’m sorry you’re still grappling with all of that, but hang in there - you’ve got this! 💜
Thank you for the incredible work that you do. I am fortunate enough to be in recovery and have over six years being clean and sober. I have lost so many people that I love and care about because of addiction and removing the stigma would definitely help more people to heal. 💗
Thank you for the work that you do. I celebrated 5 years on January 10th 🎉❤ you are so appreciated. On your most difficult days (you certainly didn't pick the easiest group to work with 😂😅) remember you are saving lives, you are saving hopes & dreams, you are saving families. Thank you ❤
thank you for what you do. it's because of somebody like you that I'm alive today. my addiction specialist holds a very special place in my heart for believing in me when nobody else did. without him i wouldn't have over 6 years of sobriety under my belt 🖤
As a substance use disorder counselor thank you for saying what you did about addiction. It’s a stigma and false narrative we deal with on a daily basis. Sorry to hear about your family members ❤
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But isn't the first time use of any drug a personal choice?
This then leads to addiction. I would say it's partially their fault. Avoid drugs at all circumstances and you are good to go.
@@anshularyaman108😧 Sure, if u don't wanna count the ppl that are literally force fed the drug(s) & sometimes even forced injections. It's really common for tr@ffickers to snatch up young ppl, get them hooked on hard stuff like h3roin or fent@nyl, so they make them a slave & pimp them out.
Then, there's also some that have been drugged, either accidentally or intentionally, that end up hooked bc it's THAT addictive (the difference here is it's not pimps trafficking them).
And then there's all the ppl like me that have been injured badly (I got hit by a car & had several necessary surgeries in 2005 & 2010) or they have painful medical condition(s)...ppl who only chose to follow Dr's orders. There's a lot of us that were given lots of strong pain meds & wasn't told how addictive & dangerous they could be (back in 2005). Sometimes ppl don't realize until it's too late & they're already addicted. In more recent times, the medical community make sure ppl are more aware of the danger. So thankfully, that doesn't happen as much now.
@@anshularyaman108easier said than done for the mentally ill. I lost my best friend to a overdose and she never used drugs (other than weed) until she was diagnosed as schizophrenic. Before the schizophrenia, I truly believe she never would've touched the stuff. Not everyone who starts doing drugs is mentally ill, but many are so I think having some sympathy for those who aren't able to think clearly is needed.
ignorance is often louder then knowledge
2 weeks ?? TWO DAMN WEEKS ?? That’s absolutely unbelievable. As a Canadian, it’s so frustrating and heartbreaking to see our justice system continue to fail our indigenous communities. I want to turn these tears into change in our system, as so many others do, but it just seems like a losing battle.
My heart will continue to ache for these families 😞
Another 20 year old indigenous woman's body was found around the same time Chelsea's was, her name was TATYANA HARRISON, and it took 3 MONTHS for them to 'identify' her and inform her poor mother Natasha, who was searching every day for her daughter, she was failed so badly by the VPD and RCMP. An even younger Indigenous girl NOELLE OSOUP (14) was found in an SRO in Vancouver in the DTES. all 3 bodies were discovered within one month. All 3 young indigenous girls and our families were failed by the police.
The milliseconds before Kendall said “2” and “weeks” I truly was expecting her to say “days” and my heart sank and became so angry when she said “weeks.”
I will never understand how humans are treated differently by anything outside of their personality and character.
@@FrankieFranks44 I agree. Preach!🙌🏼
As a Canadian, I can’t believe I’ve never heard of Chelsea’s case. I hope to see the day where she gets justice ❤
It's beyond sad.
it's because she's native. We've been trying to call attention to our native sisters being murdered and disappearing but no one listens. That's why I'm grateful for Kendall's video
I'm canadian too and never heard about her case. It's quite sad how cases involving the indigenous are never on the news
Terrible tragedy!
I'm canadian also and had never heard of this case, not many canadian cases seem to get much attention to be honest! I'm from Newfoundland and we have some wild cases in this province that have been cold for decades. (Courtney Lake, Dana Bradley, O'Biren Brothers..)
I wouldn't be shocked if someone within the Vancouver Police was involved in her disappearance and death. The way they neglected and littered the crime scene sounds like a cover up. I hope her soul is at peace ❤
the vpd are that incompetent
The VPD is super suspicious, the amount of indigenous women who have died is incredibly alarming and they don't seem to be urgently handling anything
VPD are crooked and definitely in need of investigating.
@@freesiahevnosey6124 and incredibly corrupt
I wouldn’t be surprised
as a native american woman i want to thank you for this coverage! we have been screaming at the top of our lungs for our friends, sisters, mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. it is so heartbreaking to see this happening, i have to have my brother with me at all times, constantly carrying a knife and my location on, telling everyone in my family where i am at all times and the lack of freedom is extremely exhausting. it is infuriating and draining. but thank you for making awareness! Ahééhéé❤️ (thank you in my language/navajo)
not only do i have to do that because of dangers as a woman but also dangers of being an indigenous woman. they are targeting us because they know the lack of coverage and police efforts go into looking for us. if you want to go down another rabbit hole look into the case of SELENA NOT AFRAID and TRAILING ELLA MAE!!!!!
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I live in New Mexico, and my best friend is indigenous from Alaska. No one looks for these women. No one. I'm shocked her body was even found. We need WAY more awareness about these women.
If your not in the arena Actually fighting the fight of addiction. Don’t sit in the stands and yell your opinion to us thinking you know exactly what this fight is like and how to beat it.
Thank you Kendall for standing up for us addicts. It’s a very dark place to be. And when people judge and turn away from us. Just makes it so much darker.
Addiction is an issue that I struggle to understand and I hope that one day you'll live a sober life ❤
@@your1supporter thank you for your kind words. And bless you that this isn’t your battle in this life. But I know we all have our own battles.
@@angela3524 My battle is chronic pain and it has been debilitating. I hardly have a social life and rarely go out and the relationships I once had with people cease to exist. We all fight our own battles. You're not alone in your plight.
Sending you love and light ❤
But if you’re addicted can’t you just stop using???
If it was that easy I wouldn’t keep putting a needle in my arm 😭100% agree with op. If you haven’t fought the fight, don’t argue with someone who is/has
I'm a white British woman, and I can't help but cry at how indigenous women are treated in this case and in general. I'm so sorry for how my ancestors treated you. I hope our generation is better. Your strength is so beautiful, I wish you didn't need to be so brave
Okay so do something about it. You're really sorry about it, do something. Native tribes still exist and can be donated to or helped out. Rather than just sitting around and crying white girl tears, actually do something. Put your money where your mouth is.
My dad is Ojibwa indigenous and my mom is Brighton British. I am *extremely* Canadian because of this. Ask me how I manage the ancestral pain and shame all at the same time 😂 .The best thing we can do is exactly what you are doing right now. Acknowledge it and speak it and speak up when someone needs a voice. ❤
how does you being a white british woman have anything to do with the rest of your comment? like you being a white british woman is irrelevant
I am extremely proud of you for this.
SMH
It should not matter what color, gender , sexual orientation or economic class a person is human life is human life and worthy of justice and fairness. I'm so saddened to hear about this lovely woman's tragic case and the utter disregard for her case. It's disgusting. And her family deserves to know what happened to her.
My cousin is her best friend back home. She never stopped believing that Chelsea would come home. She was completely torn up about everything. Thank you for covering Chelsea Poorman and mmiwg 🙏 Rest in Peace Chelsea
I’m so sick of police departments not taking missing people seriously. Great coverage on this Kendall.
This is what I love about Kendall Rae.
Backstory. I live in Canada near this area and when I first started playing this video, I thought to myself “I feel so sorry for Kendall because she’s gonna have to try to pronounce these names that are impossible for somebody outside of this province”. But she got it all right, and that shows you that she cares enough to do the deep research and make sure she’s paying respects to not only the victims but to the communities by speaking naturally and sounding confident. Not botching and making excuses “sorry I have no idea how to say that” or something :) Adding this to the list of reasons why she’s the best ..
Omg thank you so much for talking about this case, I'm an aboriginal woman, and it's so disheartening to see the lack of coverage for aboriginal women in canada.
As a Native American woman, I’m so glad you shared this case.
Same here ❤❤❤
Same ❤️🩹
Same, sisters 💕
It's so heartbreaking hoe some people hate whatever they consider as 'different'. That is very shallow and backwards.
@@jenniferstewart9012 whatever
she was found five minutes from where i live and the way the VPD handled this case has been disgusting but unfortunately unsurprising, i still remember posters of her face being plastered everywhere for months and wondering if we’d ever find out what happened to her, thank you so much for bringing attention to this case
As an Indigenous Woman, I genuinely appreciate your coverage on MMIW. Many people have no idea, but you are bringing awareness. You are appreciated!!
Omg Kendall, thank you for bringing attention to this story! As a local, I find that not enough people have been as aware of Chelsea's case and more attention needs to be on this one!! It's very suspicious and heartbreaking...
Since you’re a local maybe you’d be able to tell me, how did no one see her body on the patio for over a year? Aren’t there neighbors?
@@erinmcclurg9090 I can answer this as a local. The neighborhood the mansion is located in is one of the wealthiest in the city, and a lot of the homes were bought for investment purposes and stand empty. Add the fact that the lots are larger and more private and on a visual level It's not so surprising. You would think someone would have maybe smelled something but there is honestly no telling if there were any neighbours around in that area, or at least concerned neighbours.
@@erinmcclurg9090foreign buyers buy up the houses here. They sit empty. It's a whole other thing. (Also it seems that no one cares about indigenous people here.)
I finally worked up the courage to watch this. Being an indigenous person, having MMIW family. This was a touchy subject and the fact that you are covering a case to do with mmiw is probably the best thing I've ever seen. Thank you kendall, i already loved watching you before and I literally cried seeing that there was an MMIW case out there. Thank you again.
As an addict i can just thank you, Kendall.
You don't talk about us like the rest of them do, we are humans, people forget that. I've also lost a lot of people because of it and went close to dying as well.
This poor girl went through so much and she deserved the world, what happened to her it's disgusting and I'm so tired of the police not taking victims families seriously. Sending love and healing to the family and everyone reading.
Congrats from a fellow addict. Yes, it’s horrible the way we are treated like a second class degenerate criminal who deserves whatever happens to them/us. Let’s be honest too, most of us were legally prescribed opioids for chronic pain or people (a lot of kids) who are given meth for adhd.
I got addicted after my abusive drunk ex tried punching me and flipped the car on the highway. I was ejected and had been partially scalped, had TBI, skull fracture, brain swelling, chest ripped off and hanging off, liver ripped nearly in half, both lungs collapsed, and severe road rash over half my body. I spent a week in a coma and had spinal problems. I was prescribed opioids on pain management and did everything right. Didn’t matter. Went in and they gave everyone a month of meds and said they weren’t prescribing opioids for chronic pain anymore. Eventually started buying off the street.
The cops don’t care. I’ve seen paramedics narcan addicts because it was “funny “.
I’m so glad that guy got fired. I hope he can’t find good reliable work!
I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve lost not just family but friends and just know there’s so many people who are battling it and you’re not alone🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
This 🙏 You’re not alone!! Prayers ❤
I watched my grandfather struggle with alcoholism my entire life. He hated it, but couldn't let it go. Prayers to you 💕
You openly speaking about addiction (and Suboxone treatment) brought me to tears. As someone who is currently on the medication, it is life changing. Thank you for using your platform for good, always. Love you! ❤
Wishing you strength and well being 💛
Keep up the good fight ! Wishing you all the positive vibes and light 🫶🏻
Suboxone is life changing!
I love this community! ❤️ thank you!
Don't know you but aim proud of you! Best wishes ❤
It’s crazy, I’m an indigenous woman and from Saskatoon and have never heard of Chelsea prior to this 😞 I’m only a few minutes in but would also be great to see you cover the case of Neil Stonechild! He was also from Saskatoon and the book written on his case is called The Starlight Tours. RIP Chelsea ❤
Thank u so much Kendall for acknowledging that addiction is a disease. I've been sober for almost a year after 12 yrs of heroin addiction. I have been judged so harshly for being an addict so it's a breath of fresh air to hear u say that❤❤❤
Congratulations on your year of sobriety! What an accomplishment
Congratulations!! It’s such a terrible disease and so hard to overcome I’m proud of you!
Even if she wasn’t actually murdered, her death is still suspicious. She clearly was not alone there. Say she and someone broke into the abandon house, then she had an accident, her loved ones still deserve to know what happened
As an Indigenous woman. THANK YOU , thank you ! For covering MMIW cases and for bringing attention to them. Like the saying goes “MMIW go missing twice.”😢 God bless your heart and those families suffering without justice for their loved ones .
As a Saskatoon local, thank you for covering this story. No more missing sisters. Justice for Chelsea
All the NECMC charity merch has been sold out again in less than 24 hours 🤯🤯🤯 I’m sorry to those who wanted it and weren’t able to get it… the good news is I have a new NECMC collection coming out soon and I think you guys are gonna love it!! I’ll get even more quantity wise this time. Thank you for your support 🙏
Thank goodness! I was so sad to see that it was sold out AGAIN
You should do a video of cases in Thunder Bay Ontario Canada sooo many unsolved cases ! There’s a documentary on our city it’s disgusting and sad! Ashamed to call this my hometown 😢😢😢
You’re the best, girl! Thank you for all you do 💗
Will Always support NECMEC! Your an Angel for what your doing to help in a big way with all they do! We have your back on this and NECMEC KendallRae!!!
@@matkowskimandy4324 what’s the name of the documentary?
As an indigenous person from Vancouver, this means so much to me to see this getting more coverage. Thank you, Kendall. No more stolen sisters 🧡🪶
Thank you for covering this case Kendall. As you know missing and murdered indigenous women’s cases are so often overlooked. I live in Vancouver Bc and remember when Chelsea initially went missing and seeing all the missing posters around downtown. So tragic 💔
I agree, No more missing sisters ❤️
The stigma towards people in addiction stops people from getting help. So thank you Kendall ❤ 1 whole year clean and sober for me next week 😊 rest in peace Chelsea 🙏
Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️
This!! ❤❤❤ Much love to you & love you, Kendall ☺️
Such a beautiful girl with so much potential and strength. I'm in Canada and I've never heard this case. My husband and kids are indigenous and I thank you for covering MMIW cases !
As an indigenous women, I’m so happy to see this video up!! Thank you so much for spreading awareness for our MMIW
As a recovering addict, let me say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Kendall, this video is a perfect little encapsulation as to why you are my absolute favorite TH-camr/podcaster. Your covering MMIW, the way you spoke up about addiction, your empathy shines through each and every time. As a (recovering) addict myself, thank you, tremendously. So much love 💕
I’m from Vancouver, Canada. Thank you for your broad coverage and speaking up for indigenous women 🧡
Thank you sooo much Kendall for bringing awareness to our murdered and missing indigenous women here in Canada. The differences between Indigenous and non-indigenous women cases are looked at by law enforcement is like night and day. Something needs to be done and your exposure of this to a wide variety of people here on turtle island and the world helps so much. Ekosai!
Which language is Ekosai! from and does it mean "Thank you" or something different?
@@annasaddiction5129 Ekosai is Cree for “That’s it“.
As someone who lived nearby Vancouver and now lives on Vancouver Island I am so incredibly frustrated and disappointed in the lack of work, follow through, care and compassion coming from the Vancouver Police Department. I feel we live in a very privileged province and this is just disgusting. Thank you for making this video, and thank you for bringing awareness to this epidemic. 🙏🙏
It breaks my heart that police can deem someone as "vulnerable" or "at high risk" yet the sense of urgency to find them remains so low.
Thank you Kendall ... Addiction IS a disease. Say it LOUD for the ones in the back!!!!! Tomorrow 4-4-23 I will be 6 yrs clean and I'm strong and proud!!! A SURVIVOR!!!🎉
I wasn’t aware this was an issue in Canada as well. It’s horrifying the police are not doing anything. I can’t imagine the frustration, anger and pain Chelsea’s family has experienced. My sincere condolences
it's unfortunately an issue everywhere that has experienced colonialism and the displacement of indigineous peoples
I am part Cherokee, and it breaks my heart that there isn’t more done to help protect indigenous men, women, and children, as well as more aid for helping these cases get solved. I am sending strength, prayers, and positive vibes to Chelsea’s family and loved ones. Hopefully someone will come forward with information so that Chelsea can receive the justice that she deserves. 💞 And thank you Kendall for explaining to people that alcoholism and addiction is a disease. I am blessed to be in recovery but I know many people that haven’t been so lucky and are either dead or still suffering. 💔
I live in Vancouver and I'm so glad you're shining a light on this. Something terrible happened here and Chelsea needs justice.
We remember her. She would visit us frequently where we worked when she was at her low point, but even when she was under the influence of substances she was still so kind. We saw her almost daily. I remember when she told me she was leaving Saskatoon to go to Vancouver the last time she visited. We always hoped she would get clean. We really wanted for her to get better and had a lot of hope that her life would get better when she was with her family. This absolutely breaks our hearts. Our condolences for the loss of Chelsea.
It's incredibly heartbreaking how indigenous girls and women are treated. The Vancouver Police are well known in Canada for being corrupt, so the lack of effort and the way Chelsea's entire case was just neglected is not surprising. It makes me incredibly angry. This whole case just tears me apart.
I wish I could say, as a Canadian, that Vancouver somehow sticks out like a sore thumb in this, but I live in Winnipeg, where at least 2 serial killers *also* targeted Indigenous women and where an underpass is painted with a very select number of local MMIWG to represent the many more MMIWG our province was home to. I see information about missing Indigenous people locally (youth, women, and men) via Bear Clan Patrol much more so than the WPD.
Same with Toronto PD. Not much difference tbh
Unfortunately the deplorable
behaviour from the RCMP and the Vancouver Police Department is all too common. As a resident of Vancouver, I see awful stories involving the VPD on a weekly basis. I’m happy too see Kendall shining light on Canadian cases effecting our indigenous communities. 🧡🧡
This case is absolutely heartbreaking.
This is why I watch you thank you thank you for educating ppl exp with the size of your platform!!! I commend you for stepping up and saying that !’ Listen it’s heritable I didn’t ask for my mom my dad my uncles and aunts an parents before them to be addicts including my great grandmother!! But I broke the cycle an I’m 8 years sober in just 8 days !!! I can not stress this enough to ppl an ya I just look up to you so much
As an indigenous woman in Canada, thank you so much for covering cases like these. 🧡 They need all the coverage they can get ! This case is beyond frustrating, as are most cases involving MMIWG2S. Rest Peacefully Chelsea 🧡
I’m a Canadian from Ontario and this is the first I’ve heard of this case. I’m unfortunately not surprised because you are correct in regards to indigenous woman cases in this country. I am so sorry for her family, the Vancouver police force should be ashamed of themselves. It angers me to know how little care was given to this case. I hope something happens to solve this mystery. Thank you for sharing this case.
As a Native American sister/ women I’m genuinely so happy your taking on cases of our MMIW/MMIP nobody seems to care about all the stuff that happens to our people so thank you dearly for shedding some light on us ❤️
Hearing that there’s been almost $185,000 raised for NCMEC makes me emotional. That is an incredible achievement Kendall ❤
Thank you, I couldn’t have done it without this amazing audience ❤️ here’s to 200k and beyond!
Thank you so much for covering this case. My best friends mom is a MMIW, Shirley Cletheroe. She went missing from our little town in BC when we were 12 or 13. The amount of MMIW I know personally, sickens me.
Seeing this in Seattle right now. My heart breaks for Chelsea and her loved ones. She needs and deserves justice. This was someone’s baby, sister, best friend, partner. I can’t begin to imagine how much pain they’ve been in. Scream Chelsea’s name. She will NEVER be forgotten
Kendall, I usually am not one to comment on videos, but I need to thank you for speaking on addiction in the way you do in this video. I have a family member who passed away due to drug addiction, and you using your platform to advocate for the disease is really amazing to me.
Not to overload the comment, but a woman named Brittney Tee went missing in Massachusetts in the beginning of this year and our town could use your platform to spread the message and bring awareness.
Thank you for being a light in such dark times ❤️
As a Canadian I feel bad that I wasn’t aware of some of these cases that you and other TH-camrs bring attention to. Thank you for covering these cases. Hopefully someone will remember something that may help this family have closure. ❤️ from Nova Scotia
I live in Merritt, British Columbia in the Interior. We have had so many Indigenous women, men and children go missing it is beyond heartbreaking. My friends mother went missing and the police told her to sign off that she was deceased without searching. My friend took her life shortly after. Thank you for spreading awareness and for using your platform for good. Such a heartbreaking story and I remember when she went missing. In the city I live in a young Indigenous man 24 years old named Miguel Mack has been missing for a month and my heart breaks for the family and community. Please pray for him, the Indigenous communities. and family. ❤ my heart breaks for Chelsea’s family and I keep them in my prayers ❤
You thoroughly share stories that need to be shared, all while maintaining tact and empathy for the victim and their family. I am continuously grateful for the awareness that you spread ❤ thanks for this case.
I LOVE how you defend people . I love how compassionate you are - thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for bringing awareness to the countless indigenous women that go missing every year. So sorry for her family's loss.
Kendall--Thanks for covering this story and also thank you for reiterating that addiction is a disease and not a choice. I am a recovering addict (12 years sober!) But remember going through the process of trying initally to get sober and feeling so powerless and overcome with the battle of having to muster the will and courage not to use everyday and now at 12 years, I hardly get cravings or urges but I can recall what the uphill battle was like. It is definitely not a choice.
I know you get a lot of comments so you might not see this but Kendall, I want you to know as someone who has watched this channel since 2020, and also watches the sesh that I see your kind and caring heart, I see the effort you make, I see the hard work you do & it doesn't go unappreciated. The way you care for others even when others seem them as low life's & addicts is so important to this world. Please never lose hope. Your life & work matters
Awww thank you Demi, this was such a sweet comment. 🥹🥹🥹💜💜💜🥰🥰🥰
I really appreciate you covering this case. There’s never enough coverage for missing person casings involving indigenous people, especially women. As an indigenous woman in Canada, it’s so scary. I’ve always loved your channel. I also really appreciate you addressing addiction as a disease because it really is. More people need to normalize having these conversations. I love you Kendall! Keep doing God’s work ❤
You are such a wonderful human being, Kendall. Your empathy for others is truly moving. I am an addict. My drug of choice is alcohol and abused it up until I was almost 40. I have been sober for nearly 3 years and have never felt better! I was raised by my mother and she raised us well, she never drank, smoked or used drugs. We went to church. My father was an alcoholic but I didn’t know him growing up. Being an addict wasn’t learned behavior. I abuse everything that feels good. Now that I’m sober and clean I started abusing food. I’m overweight and depressed and I struggle everyday and hearing you advocate for people like me helps me feel less alone. 🙏 Thank you for everything you do!
Kendall - you're amazing for doing videos on missing Indigenous peoples and bringing more awareness to their cases, often ignored by the mainstream media.
I hope Chelsea's family gets answers and justice. I hope we find out who hurt this young gal.
Anyone saying addiction is not a disease doesn’t know anything about it and are speaking from ignorance and hatred. Thank you so much Kendall for highlighting this and being so open about your experiences. You’re doing God’s work!
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This one really brought chills to my spine and tears to my eyes. As a Mohawk native woman this hits home. Every case is so special and tragic. RIP❤
i just moved from vancouver i lived there when this happened i wanted to say there was also two other girls a 13 year old girl named Noelle O'Soup, and 21 year old Tatyanna Harrison they were all found in diffrent locations over the span of six months.
thank you Kendal for making this video i cried the whole way through,
Alll the hard things you talk about, hearing you struggle discussing loved ones who are addicted really made me tear up. It shows how truly caring and empathic you are Kendall. I dont comment much but been watching for years and seeing you grow personally thru marriage and now a mother and also seeing all the great things you support and bring awareness too, you really such a special person and wish more people were like you. You deserve all the good in the world.
Anything can be an addiction. Food, gaming, shopping, substances to name a few.
I totally agree with addiction being a mental health issue. Thanks Kendall for shining light onto these cases 🧡
I literally cried my eyes out over Chelsea and what happened to her. The tears are from sadness, anger and frustration. I pray her family keeps fighting for justice for her and receive the answers they so desperately need 😢
4 years sober. 1 month on Subs in the beginning it was a lifesaver. Addiction is a disease. I overcame it now work in healthcare, married and have a beautiful baby girl. I am one of the lucky ones a lot of people never overcome this disease
i'm so proud of you, congratulations ❤
Kendall, from the bottom of my heart thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your kindness and understanding regarding the disease of addiction. I'm in recovery and have lost more loved ones than I even want to mention here to this disease. The stigma must be broken, and wonderful souls like you are truly soldiers on the front lines of the war for love, compassion, and healing. Your family is so blessed to have you. ❤
I'm always utterly horrified at how indigenous women's cases are treated. Rest easy Chelsea 🇿🇦💐
Hearing about the police putting up the ad for their sunglasses and taking her flyer down made me burst into tears. I can't imagine the frustration and helplessness the family feels.. and how degrading it would feel to find that out if you were missing or murdered. That is unnecessarily cruel.. 😢
Thank you for speaking up for addicts. These are people’s daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, etc. They are people whose lives are not invalidated by an illness that is utter hell. No one would choose that. No one.
As a Canadian myself. it truly saddens me to see that police from my own country have failed so many people... I watch all of your videos and whenever I hear police not doing their work properly it always frustrates me, and I think it's even more frustrating when it happens in your own country. I hope her family will get the justice and the answers they deserve.❤
Fellow Canadian here. I was thinking the same thing. No matter who or how, everyone deserves to be treated equally in situations like this. We need to do better for all residents of this country. It’s so sad.
i was there during the vigil. someone shouted at us as we were walking across the bridge that we 'should all be arrested'. her family and everyone was marching peacefully... justice for Chelsea poorman
This hurts me so much. I'm from Saskatchewan and know how much this has hurt the community. Thank you for covering Chelsea's story.
Thank you Kendall for your comments about addiction. I'm a recovering addict and it really meant a lot to hear you talk about your opinion on it as well as the actual facts
I am SO grateful to hear someone talk about addiction like you do. Addiction IS a disease. I have it, I lived it, and so far have survived it. My son saved my life 6 years ago, and if it wasn't for him and my parents getting me the help i needed, I'd be dead or in jail. Thank you for sticking up for us. We aren't bad people.
As a mother and a sister my heart absolutely breaks for this family. Chelsea deserves justice. Her family deserves answers. I pray they get it soon.
Thank you for the comment about addiction! I hate when people say, “you chose to do drugs.” I like many others did not. Some of us were prescribed pain killers for different ailments and got addicted to the feeling. Even if someone did choose to take them, it was just to block the pain. Whether it be mental or physical.
Thank you so much Kendall. As an indigenous woman I appreciate the awareness for our missing and murdered indigenous people. I appreciate you and keep bringing awareness with all the cases you cover ❤️
Wow! I feel sorry for anyone that needs the help from the Vancouver Police Dept. my heart hurts for her family and everything they went through.
I got a unknown threatening text message once and when I reported it, they took it so seriously and right away 2 police officers showed up where I was to interview me and find out who it was. And then they actually went and told him never to contact me again.
I am a blonde white woman though.
Unfortunately this seems like a case of discrimination. Very sad. :(
Omg thanks for covering this Kendall I’m Canadian and indigenous! This has been happening to our indigenous women/girls for years! Our elders/grandparents tell us the stories and warn us to be careful. It just touches my heart when someone gives us a platform to bring up these issues because it’s mostly the indigenous community who do anything because the authorities don’t care
Kendall I think this is one of your best episodes. I’m Australian and embarrassed by how our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are treated. I felt livid learning about how many women go missing in Canada and how their cases are neglected by law enforcement. It’s 2023 - we should be doing better as a society.
You’re amazing!! Love your videos you do so much for many families ❤️🙏 bless you ❤️
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Kendall, thank you so much for covering a Canadian case. Especially this one! As a Canadian, it’s sad to see cases such as these have little to no attention whatsoever. Thank you for what you do 🖤
I know you probably won't even see this comment but I watch you all the time and I just wanted to give you a shout of for defending anyone when it comes to addiction and that you always stand up for people who try to victim blame. This is one of the biggest reasons I watch you. Whenever I am feeling anxious or like I want relapse I'll turn on one of your videos and just zone into it. Thank you for everything you do and bringing awareness to all of these things ❤
Just started the vid but I’m a recovering addict. I have 2.5 years clean at almost 27 years old. Thank you Kendall for reminding people that addiction is a medically proven disease. It’s crazy the stigma that still exists in 2023. It leads to huge barriers to recovery in so many ways because even as an addict I didn’t know it was a disease until after I went to treatment. So I hid it because I saw myself as weak and not normal like why couldn’t I just stop. There’s a lack of detox centers because of this too, who wants to get clean when they’re in the worst physical withdrawals of their life.. I could go on and on
Thank you for advocating for Chelsea
Meg, congratulations on your sobriety. I’m about to celebrate 10 years. I went to work in the recovery field to help even one person. And it drives me nuts people still think it’s a choice. I don’t know who would choose to go through hell and back. But I CHOOSE to think it just shows my strength not weakness. 🎉
As an ex addict I just wanted to thank you for your empathy rather than being judged ❤