Inbred Family-The Whittakers (follow up)
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- Soft White Underbelly follow up interview and portrait of the Whittaker family of Odd, West Virginia.
Here's a link to a playlist of all Whittaker family videos: • The Whittakers
Here’s a link to a GoFundMe to help the Whittaker family with living expenses and home repairs: gofund.me/e21b...
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Just remember y’all. They didn’t choose to be born this way. Yet they still wake up, look out for one another, and have smiles on their faces
Dream on, Dream on, Dream on.
Sometimes ignorance is bliss
Amen to that Zachary, they’re just simple people and hopefully they’re happy and content.
Fr. Makes me so thankful man. And pissed at my peers that get upset Bc their parents got them a 1,000 dollar tv instead of a 1,000 dolllar iPhone
That was a beautiful comment! My heart is hurting so bad but at the same time, they all seem so happy together...its hard to be too upset about it.
“I promised my Mommy I wouldn’t get married, I promised her I’d take care of Ray, Lorraine, and Timmy”. Your mama would be proud Betty. 💜
The sacrifice is wholesome. God bless her n hers all fam
Id hit it
her mother would also be her aunt lmao
God has a special place for her in heaven that's for sure 🖤😇🙏
@@kmadoom wow i would never be able to reach to that myself, i guess your mom is also your aunt
That woman promised her mom she would take care of her siblings and she did and still is..... that is loyalty. It's love. God bless em.
I wonder what will happen if they loose Lorene. She is holding the family together as promised.
@@walliegoolsby5389 it’s Betty that holds them together. Lorain can’t speak much. But there’s no telling what will happen when she’s gone.
It broke my heart to hear her say that. She kept her promise. Yes, Lord, bless them all.
That’s the definition of an angel. She’s willing to sacrifice her entire life to help these people have a good life. It’s just not something you see anymore these days.
@@walliegoolsby5389 I bet they can spell better than you.
Betty is such a selfless human being. She dedicated her entire life to taking care of her special needs siblings. She is the glue that holds everyone together
Well... Yes and no.... I think she very much needs to be there we well... Shes very slow.... She's one of the highest functioning out of the family it looks like... At least the ones that stayed but .... Not all the cog's are turning up there either, no offense ... I'm not trying to talk bad about her or anything it just seems like she has her own battles to fight.
She absolutely has her own battles shes fighting upstairs for sure.@beckyseward6759
The way ray talks about Freddy is so cute and sad. And before you jump down my throat. If you try to say I’m being mean and he’s not talking, you’ve never known a nonverbal- but verbal person.
I doubt this comment will be seen, but I’m a Shady Spring, WV native born and raised here. Myself and several others would love to volunteer our time if they have any more supplies to do work on their house.
Thats what is needed. People who want to help. I hope the comment is seen and help accepted
Hope you get in contact with the family there really could do with the help
Wonderful people ❤
That is sweet. Hopefully, this post will help with the algorithm and get it seen. 🙏best of luck
I hope you get a response. Some good honest help is what they need!
Let’s not forget that this woman was the one of the 16 siblings who stayed behind to look after her siblings and nephew for her dying mother. She has more heart and compassion than many others who would have walked away too. They aren’t that uncivilized. Just look that way
Awww
$30k for a tin roof ? And some medical bills?? Someone took advantage of them. They need help getting things fixed....if you just throw money at them...I mean...what u expect. Ask em what they need and go get it. Coulda hired some cheap fix it ppl...fix that whole dang house...and hook em up with GOOD FOOD to eat. They get mail back there....send em good food! Good water. Maybe some cbd oil. Idk.
@@goldenrule6173 yea they got robbed.
@@goldenrule6173 some ppl might even come with "good" intentions and switch up halfway through. lol. that's just the way it is these days.
@@goldenrule6173 when is the last time you got a roof done? In 2018, it cost us (ironically) $35,000 for our house roof (just a tear off & replace), tin roof for garage, & new gutters around both. 25,000 was the house (and that was pre-inflation aks covid). Heck my dad had his own roofing company for yeeears and even in the 1980s it was 10grand for an average job.
She got her a roof, medical Bill's, and redid her laundry room. I thought she faired out pretty descent!
If Ray were given a camera, I'd be incredibly curious to see what he would take photos of. What people photograph is a great insight to what someone is attentive to. For someone that doesn't speak it could be really insightful.
Never thought of it that way. This is a great comment. Even tho it makes total sense.
I love this comment.
Awesoe idea
I was thinking of something similar. My second thought was that it would be all pictures taken from the porch. I do wonder.
I would love to see if a sort of kids game with words and pictures would help the three to say what they feel and answer questions.
I worry that they're all going to be committed if anything happens to the older sister. They would probably all follow quickly. Jesus, this all just guts me.
He would definitely be snapping pics of mommas snapper. You can tell that guy fcks
When he was asking about family that had passed away and Lorrane said "My Daddy...." I could have cried my eyes out 🥺
Wtf 😂
Time,
I actually feel bad for Betty. She basically gave up her whole life to become a caregiver and is isolated from basically the whole world besides her family. I really empathize with people who have to raise and take care of people with severe disabilities, it’s not easy at all.
It takes a special person to be a caretaker. You have to be very patient. She looks like she's mastered it. ❤
I feel for Betty too, and actually relate to her alot. I have a husband and 3 boys of my own, I also care for my grandma, and my mother. I am 27yrs old. I have no life, except caring for my family. I have three sisters and not a single one helps care for mom and grandma. One of my sisters is an addict and I help her out sometimes too. Its exhausting. And with the pandemic, i had all my kids home learning...its just wild.
To give up your own life to take care of loved ones...it isn't easy. But I definitely have a leg up on Betty, living in the modern world and all.
She's a very selfless woman ❤
I think she’s just as ill but she can talk
Yes I felt the worse for her because she has all her faculties and wit. It seems like a lonely world for her no love like that from a significant other not family. 😳❤️
She didn’t have to. That’s where she wants to be. Co-dependency is a thing. If she were not there they might all be in clean facilities living a much better life.
Ray is dying to communicate. He needs a Speech pathologist and a technological communicative device. He is very capable. He has so much to say.
100% agree. I think he could easily learn to use a communication device if he were given the chance.
He would have said something by now
I know how that feels. I was late to speak when I was a little girl, but I had SO much to say, I just couldn't verbalize any of it.
As an ex teacher of special needs , I agree. He's definitely dying for social interaction & there is an outgoing personality struggling to get out. The barking seems to me he spent too much time as a child with no verbal interaction from those around him so started imitating the dogs. A few sessions a week with a primary school teacher & a speech therapist would probably be all is needed.
Yeah ! what do you know .. If only healthcare was free... Oops. You wont find such extreme situations in Europe believe me
I'm highly disturbed and disheartened that the people of the CHURCH made fun of him and made him stop going. I'm not a religious person, nor a church goer, but it still hurt my heart.
Just because someone walks into a church doesn’t make them a person of God.
I've met alot of terrible people thay goes to church. I've also met some of the most genuine people who'd been beaten at every corner of their life, those people were the most understanding most compassionate human beings I've got the privilege to know.
What I took away from this life experience is it is not your beliefs or religion, where you're from, or where you stand in your social circle, but it is how you treat others with a level of compassion that shows what kind of human being you really are.
They do it everywhere, they also spread messages of hate and fear to young children and I've seen them be torn apart as adolescence hits. I think they are they real "sinners" if there even is such a thing.
Human is human....
People in church are flawed, saved by grace
You are being exactly what you find disturbing.
Church folks can be the worst..
this is the biggest reality check i’ve ever had. they didn’t choose to be born like this and yet they live on? that’s inspiring
Well, to be fair ignorance is bliss.
@@ErinMar I'm sure they're fully aware of their lives and aliments, since they have to live with themselves every single day. Perhaps your ignorance is bliss.
@@anactualalpaca7016 And it seems the good Christians of the local church made sure they were reminded of their shortcomings.
Yes! Watching these videos were inspiring to me!
It's their parents fault
Betty is absolutely heroic. If you've been the sole caretaker of a family member you would understand. The will of this woman to keep her brothers and sisters alive is incredible.
It must be so hard for her at times
God forbid anything should happen to her...
Mike,
You said it all.
@JH1234
All said was partly true Im thinking...She still chose in one way or another,given the chance to leave she may not(as in heres ya a male companion etc)...
Lifes complexities.Given several other options,she may have just chosen the same ,to stay...aHer obligation to see her siblings cared for knowing noone else would be able to do the job.I think shes seen as a heroe because if Betty doesnt take care of them whoelse will.Also it doent necessarily mean shes not bitter or doesnt complain...its just we dont see it per the camera.Sometimes we suffer because we think of others and the need to see that they are o.k.
THEY SHOULD PUT THE BROTHERS TO SLEEP AT THE VETS LIKE DOGS. DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN ANY OF THEM ANYWAY
Their dogs seem well fed, nice and not aggressive which means they are not ill treated. Animals do tell a lot about their keepers.
that’s what i was thinking. the whole time i was distracted by the adorable little dogs, i’m glad they’re well taken care of.
literally said the same
Betty said that when she was in hospital her little dog stopped eating and only ate when she got back from hospital.
Yes!!
But should not be living in that condition of a house, are u for real!!!!
I bet if Ray had the ability to talk he would answer every question his sister couldn't answer
For sure. I bet he'd have a lot to say. He's so happy to see Mark. It's sweet.
Oh absolutely!
Right! Ray responds to every question. He understands.
Ray is so smart, I so wish he could speak... such a sweet family, sending them warm hugs❤️❤️❤️
Yes he would! He tries so hard:) I wished I lived close so I could help her keep house.
I am a health care provider, for ppl with disabilities. Ray could have learned to communicate a lot more. Had he had early intervention, he is very smart. You could tell he want to say so much, he is just a very happy person. It is very interesting to watch and notice how much could have been done for all of them. They understand everything you are saying, they just can't communicate.
If it was Australia they would each have funding of $200,000 per year for support workers.
@@loomibiq In the US you are put on a tier 1,2 and 3. Depending on what tier you fall, is the amount you get for Services. It is evil, there are so many ppl with no help what so ever, they could care less about ppl with disabilities. They should have been helped, im sure they have gone ro a hospital before, so they should have been helped a long time ago, but this country ignores them, because they are ignorant to the fact that there is help out there. it is truly evil, but what can we do.
what do u think happened to ray to be that way ? it seems hes mentally present & responsive & can hear/see, so why wasnt he able to pick up language ?
Yea it’s like he was never taught how to speak or communicate so all of the animals he heard over the years, he mimics them
Ray needs an AAC device so that he can communicate expressively! I’m a speech pathologist and work with nonverbal patients who have strong receptive language skills like Ray. If someone could get him an iPad with AAC app on it that’s voice generating- he could have access to so much more expressive language!
I love how Betty said "I promised my mommy I wouldn't get married, I would take care of Ray, Lorraine and Tim and I did," She's totally am amazing person and I love her for that.
Betty said she was one of 16 so I wonder if all they others were fine and just moved out and got married. I hope the family helps
@@ruthbashford3176 I've seen one of their brother and his daughter in the other video I think, and It seems that brother is also helping Betty to take care of the other siblings
@@ruthbashford3176 I saw on an obituary I found for one of their siblings that there are several siblings living in other cities, a couple of whom are married. I'm sure they are all somewhat mentally ill, but they may be more like Betty than Ray.
She spent her life paying for her parents poor decisions. It's really just a shame and I wouldn't do it. Did I hear them say 15 kids?? That's reckless stupidity even without the inbreeding.
So ignore the fact she could of did that married and better eh
She promised mom she wouldn't get married so she could tend to her siblings. She may be poor, but she has a wealthier heart than most. God Bless Them.
I'm certain if she had options to marry a provider she'd have done it. But no man worth his bread wants to marry an inbred with that much baggage.
@@readerrabbit6690 yep!!!
@@readerrabbit6690 Sounds like you speak from experience.
@@readerrabbit6690 Tbh Betty doesnt look inbred. She just looks like an average old lady you'd see couponing at Wal Mart
@@readerrabbit6690
Inbred as in ?
I think Ray loves having other human interaction around.
I think he's a real people person
Inciteful.
@@philtaylor6602 :v
i wanna know what he has to say 😭 i swear he’s probably hilarious and knows a lot more than anyone thinks he does
He definitely strikes me as a social butterfly. Bless him ❤️
Me too
You made Ray so happy talking about how he’s smart. You can tell he is, he just cannot get his point across sometimes.
“I promised mommy not to get married” she was given the responsibility to take care of the whole family. 🥺
she might also understand, it wouldn't be a good idea to continue the bloodline, as its well, you know. she seems to be the most "normal" out of all of them
And she's done the best she can. Mark gave her money to fix up the house, repairs. She had a new roof put on among other things. They have an older brother who built a small house beside them who cooks for them ect. His mind is pretty sharp compared to his other siblings 🥰
Right? That got me too! 🥹
she need to take care of the house at least lol
@@OutdoorsWonder Why is that funny?
"I promised my mommy I wouldn't get married. I was gonna stay home and take care of them, and I took care of them more than anyone else." Said Betty. Respect 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I wish you all the best and thank you Mark for treating them with respect and love, furthermore, you opened the window to the world to have the chance to make donation and help them!🙏🏼❤️
Betty is such a precious soul.
My hearth melted when i heard that. They smile way more than many clever people
I'm so proud that she obeyed her momma wishes, but I also feel bad that Betty didn't get to live her own life and have kids of her own and get married. But she doing an amazing job taking care of her siblings
I’d love to meet Betty!
betty and lorriane must be twins. they look alike
It's incredibly sweet how the sister gave up her life to care for her family. At church everyone should be accepted.
I feel like Ray actually knows what he wants to say, he just can't say it. He seems to be imitating the dogs, but he definitely understands the questions and he's answering in his own language
He's communicating quite a bit, they all were, it just takes time to learn to understand what they say, they really seemed eager to share.
After the age of 14, it is nearly impossible to learn someone to speak a language. I am deeply facinated as to why he does not speak. This is a facinating family, and I just want to watch more and learn.
He actually doesn't because the way his brain is set up. No matter how yall try to butter it up, Ray is mentally incompetent and unable to think like a normal person due to inbreeding.
He appears to understand more than his siblings.
When he asked how old ray was I swore ray said 66 and when she said 67 I was like 😮
I've worked with disabled people, and I have to say that this family, even in their incredible poverty, takes better care of one another than many able bodied families care for their disabled family members. They are very accepting and compassionate to one another.
I love your sentiment, but I don't feel that it's possible to come to your conclusion based solely upon this video.
I totally agree with you.
BULLSHIT
I agree
There's no reason for them to be living like that. Obviously there is at least four social security checks going into that house. Plus they have food stamps and Medicaid probably. They have enough money to live better than that they are not poor. I live alone in a one-bedroom house and I get one social security check a month plus food stamps. And I live way better than they do my house is nice and clean I have enough money to buy good clothes and keep my house clean and everything. I'm wondering what are they doing with all that money. They should be getting $800 a piece in social security checks. I have plenty of money to pay my bills keep food on the table. Plus have money left over. I'm not rich but I live comfortably.
"I promised my mommy I won't get married. I'll take care of my family " wow that made me tear up a little 😢
frfr that touched me to when she said that.. it don't get kno realer that's the way you hold your fam down!
@@hustleactivedeehustle5863 😢
What an amazing women!!!! Betty you have the heart of gold!!
Getting married is so overrated anyway. Good for Her❤
dont get married..bring up fatherless kids?
Thank you for being so kind to this family. I also love the way that the many people commenting are also loving,understanding and thoughtful. I'll repeat what others have said,"They didn't ask to to be born this way." What loyalty and devotion is shown by Betty. That's very rare.
Ray's been smiling non-stop for 67 years. Contagious smile
It's good but not contagious
Ah! Ah!
@@terryseldon42 😂😂😂
I love Ray's smile!
@Hugo Seguin I know, I caught myself smiling too.
The dogs seem to be taken care of, they don’t look malnourished at all which makes me happy. The dogs seem to love their family and protect them.
I know! That warms my heart so much!
I just want to buy them dog beds and toys and treats.. Anyone know how I can go about doing so?
Makes me wonder how they trained them.
@@thetruthdatedr.4766 Bless you
I was also concerned about the dogs! Quickly saw that seem ok.
The lady that promised her mom she would take care of the others is such an angel. She kept her promise. I like watching this family. They are so genuine and innocent.
Very simple and innocent. It’s sad that the nephew left church because he was being ridiculed
Yes they are ☺️
Yes me too you can feel their energy
She ain’t taking care of crap. Sorry.
Idk about that g innocent people don’t fuc they moms an sisters
Happy that Lorraine and Timmy survived their heart attacks. Timmy is so young to have had one though :(
I wish nothing but health and happiness for the Whittaker's.
I'm ashamed of myself for ever complaining about anything. God bless these folks
Just because others have it worse doesn't mean your feelings aren't valid. Don't feel ashamed.
They don't know any better so don't feel bad
@@zoedark7101 👍🙂🇦🇺
Exactly 🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
Sometimes we humans can be ungrateful not realizing someone out there got it worse…
The Bible and Quran teaches us not to be ungrateful ❤️…
@@adibabdullah6633 I'm not religious. Just because others have it worse doesn't mean somebody elses situation isn't valid. I hate comparison as it totally invalidates somebody elses feelings.
man, Ray kept smiling through the whole video. He's so happy and excited that Mark came back. I wish people could help this family more. Ray's smile melted my whole heart.
Sounds like love to me
Dude stop your questions.
this is why i love seeing this typr of vids , i was telling my mom how much i need ray's energy
He keeps asking about "the money". I wish she'd tell him to go fuck himself.
Their community can help them
A lot of modern interviewers could learn a lesson. He’s never condescending or making fun. Just treats them with respect and ask them questions in a kind tone.
You'd really like Louis Theroux, one of the best!
You've got to be kidding me. He's exploiting the hell out of them. He has to pretend to be nice. The whole point of it it "Hey guys, look at these freaks."
@@slick222 Yup.
"Ray is smarter than he looks". Yeah, really respectful lol.
@@slick222 There’s nothing wrong with him interviewing them for people to learn about them. Also, it’s benefiting their lives greatly and they clearly enjoy being on camera and his presence.
I love how the family simply lives in the moment. No dwelling on the past or the future. They’re so present. Each time I watch the videos, I feel I understand Ray a little more. He’s so expressive. Thank you Mark for showing such respect and keeping their dignity in tact.
Thank you, because I'm over here trying to understand why I'm understanding these people.
Betty is a fascinating person. You can see she’s so lucid and trying to communicate but there’s still a barrier there with the comprehension
Betty is an amazing person. She may come off quick and rude and ungrateful, but that seems to just be the way she communicates and clearly means nothing by it after you watch a few videos. Although I feel very sorry for Ray, Timmy, and Loraine I almost envy their blissful ignorance. They literally have one of the worst lifes imaginable, but they wake up everyday happy and don't even realize it. Yet at the same time we have millionaires with what seems like the perfect life commiting suicide everyday. I think that is what draws me to these videos the most.
The barrier is called an extra chromosome.
@@Clay_333Amen.. ❤
@@redpilloahu_808thank you for explaining 😊
Betty or Lorraine? Betty communicated just fine as far as I could see.
"What's the most important thing you've learned in your life?"
"Not much"
Honestly, fuckin' same. A legendary answer.
literally 🤣
I've learned no matter how bad you think you have it there is always someone living a life that is worse than you could ever imagine! Then you realize how blessed you truly are..... Fact!
Fr
Amen.
@@greenandie711 the woman who is taking sounds and acts JUST like my grandma who is black and in her 90s. She has lived in a suburb of Washington D.C. since like the early 70s. Before that she and my grandpa could not buy a house because there was redlining and realtors would not sell to black people or made it very hard for them to buy, but that was outlawed in the late 60s. But my grandma's house is still in a more run down low income area and was probably built in the 40s because it has that kind of basement where there are just windows at the bottom but no basement exit door, but there are still 2 bedrooms and a bar and a rec room and a toilet in there. Something like that would have been outlawed later on because it is a fire hazard.
I love that you complimented Loraine… when you told her she looked good she really enjoyed that
Without reading the comments im sure its full of "the hills have eyes" or "wrong turn" comments. But imagine being born into that life. You didnt do anything wrong. Im not going to say i feel sorry for them. I do wish instead of giving them money, use it to fix up their house, buy clothes and bedding. $30,000 couldve made their living situation a lot better if handled properly...
Loraine was so flattered ☺️
@@gregremington2098 It's rude to say they are doing no more then existing. Please respect them more, I like to think they are inspiring.
@@gregremington2098 that's what I'm saying!!! It's click bait!!
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The lady that said she promised her mom that she'd never get married and spend her life taking care of her family is a absolute angel 😇 God Bless them all ! That's a very RARE thing for someone these days to actually keep their word for LIFE! What a amazing person!❤
no need to be so patronising and imaginary gate keeping
I want you to promise a bunch of random stuff right here and now and you have to agree according to your comment
@@alpha1beta1gammanever for a random person. You mean nothing like that to any of us not that your meaning less. I’ll defend your life over mine, that being said. I would never do what you said just because you wanna make a false point man.
Who tf gonna marry her😂
She wasn’t gonna get married anyway cause all of her brothers were already married or dead.
Every time I watch the Whittakers I love Ray more and more. His sunny disposition is contagious. They are always in my prayers.
Are you for real?
@@lukebuchwald9252 Absolutely for real. I'd be honored to call these wonderful people my friends. They aren't asking anyone for anything, and they seem content & grateful for what they do have...most importantly each other. They seem happier than most people these days and they don't have to deal with so much insanity with society. I wish them the best, and if I ever have anything they need, I'd help them in a heartbeat.
Same! Ray has the cutest demeanor about him. I wish I was as half as happy as Ray.
Ray is fuckin legend
Are you praying to the 'god' that allowed this and obviously condones that poor unfortunate people suffer?
Or is he/she a sadistic being?
I love animals, they don’t judge you, they only protect. You can tell their dogs love them and don’t see any disability in them. Humans need to be more like this.
Inbred ?
Go Vegan! Animals are the only trustworthy thing on this planet
I bet the animals would sure stand up for them too if needed.
Let me be your animal
You are Black, don’t sympathize with these inbred peckerwoods
Lorraine smiled so warmly when you told her she looked good. These are decent folks that were just unlucky with their gene pools.
(Edit)
I am glad so many people could find a place for conversation about this very ‘taboo’ subject. Thank you all for contributing with your thoughts and comments.
I noticed that too. She definitely seemed to really like the interviewer and I thought it was so sweet the way she lit up.
Mmm... as far as I understand it, this is not a matter of luck...
@@globalgourmand it is for them g... they dont control who their parents are.
@@Ruckables I see what you're saying.
This is not unlucky this is wrong.people should be castrated if there is the slightest chance of this happening.this is where believing in a god gets u
I have so much compassion for the Whitakers. They didn't ask to be born into the life they are living. Poverty, isolation, non verbal communication. I know it has to be sooo lonely and depressing day to day but they seem to manage to find happiness in each other and that's so important. Miss Betty has a special place in heaven awaiting her for sacrificing her life to her siblings.
Well said. I think all of these people are all preapproved for Heaven. Betty especially. For all Ray's problems, he has a beautiful smile. So does Betty. I love these people. God bless the Whittaker's.
@@michaelpuntillo3500 A human tells you there's a heaven and hell and you lap it up. Give it some adult, rational thought, 30 seconds should be more than enough, and forget this made up , controlling tripe.
@@ronnieb1837 I don't give a fuck what you think
@@michaelpuntillo3500 Oops, you missed it.. It wasn't about what I think, it was the suggestion that you should do some thinking. (As in a little more thinking and a little less believing...)
@@ronnieb1837 how liberal of u - cursing out someone whom u probaly 90% agree with wrt this video
Aww 9:40 when Mark asks if he’s feeling better Timmy pointed to his veins to say he got injected in the hospital to get better. Mark didn’t notice the gesture and went to the next question. Timmy gets mad and says “STOP!” as if saying “one thing at a time” 😂 I get their humor somehow.
When asked if he goes to church Timmy said "but then I stopped. I don't go anymore because people are rude."
@@kandik7641 😂 if he said that I wouldn’t blame him. we ppl suck. only God is good.
Ray speaks in another video to show his brother’s grave, but Mark doesn’t notice it & neither do my of the comments. He says “He right here” in that video several times, but Mark just doesn’t catch it
Even in this video, Ray was trying to say “3” by “barking” 3 times when asked how many rooms there were 12:50
15:50 Ray answers that he’s “66” a few times
@@iBeFloe he was showing Mark the fridge was full and said "chicken. "
@@dominicts7528 there are so many gods and religions.
I'm so worried about Betty, she's clearly getting older and more frail and they literally depend on her. I hope life treats them well.
I can't see any of them doing well if they were to be institutionalized. This is the only life they have ever known. They may not speak in ways we understand, but I bet you Betty understands them like no other. I just hope the quality of their lives have taken a turn for the better in these past years.
wish there was more we could do for them, but they seem pretty content with the simple life ❤️
I hope some of that gofundme gets allocated to finding placement for the family through a trustworthy power of attorney when Betty passes.
In another video, I think they said that when they first visited this family, their neighbors came out with guns thinking the crew was harassing this family. So, I think they have at least some community around them
in previous video it is stated that their neighbours protect them
Ray is sitting so politely and attentively listening. Rays soul warms my heart and his smile is infectious. I wish they could have more interactions with others.
You should go visit them
@@gimmietheloot1 bet he wont
I wouldn’t. The neighbors and some local deputies said they don’t want just random strangers coming to visit them. Let them know you care in little ways, talk to the folks they already know and trust, but also respect their privacy and don’t just wander up there cause they won’t understand. They might think you’re trying to make a show out of them. It’s an evil world and they know it just as much as we do.
I guess his personal hygiene and the way he smells is more infectious..
I love that part when he starts eating his hair bugs.
The look that Lorraine made when he said she looked good despite having a heart attack was so touching. She looked like she was about to cry over the compliment. Makes you wonder how many people have made fun of them for how they look and behave over the years. It just goes to show that despite their condition they still are human. They feel the same pain as anyone else does. These people have hearts of gold.
Very well said
So true!! I NEVER KNOCK OTHERS FOR WAY THEY LIVE.
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I watched this 3 times I love them so much!
It doesn't matter how anyone is born, they're human beings with nothing but love in their heart. I wish them all the best.
Those who make fun of them should be ashamed of themselves!
This made me cry.. these people are human just as any of us.. godbless them I love the Whittaker's
I'm sitting here waiting for pay day so I can send them some$$.
Somehow, seeing this family on TH-cam and watching several videos of them they have changed my life. No, I'm serious. This isn't just another overly positive comment,.. I've been thinking and reconsidering my own happiness, at home with my family and have taken a second look at things that were making me frustrated and upset all the time. These folks have helped me. It makes me emotional to think about. It forces me to like them and care about them.
I feel so bad for these people, because they were BORN into this circumstance, they didn't chose this.. this absolutely breaks my heart, and I feel nothing but love for these people.
Exactly my thoughts. I am thankful Mark comes back to visit them. They are kind people, probably more loving then most..
@@wendye6139 I wish I could see more frequent updates on them, and how their welfare is.
@@TimothyYancy stop being racist.
@@TimothyYancy there's no room for your utter stupidity, and intolerance here. Go spread your pathetic race baiting propaganda somewhere else, you low life scumbag.
@@nathanhopkins4791 I wish Americans would have some federal welfere program for people like that it's really sad that in 1st world country there not resolved problems like that
If there’s one thing I can say, I understand it easy to look at them and say “man it must be terrible to be them” but truthfully, they have only lived their own lives. They have good days and bad days, and maybe a good day for them is a bad day for you. But to them, it’s still a good day. I wish them nothing but plenty of good days and strength to get through the bad ones.
Well said Riley
perfectly said
So kind.....love it❤
Amen brother
Amen Amen
I feel like if ray could talk he’d be the chillest dude ever, you can tell he really looks up to you and respects you I love the relationship you’ve built with this family
Yes especially since she said friends got married and don't come around much anymore (aint that the case for many adults) so it is great that he has been coming around 15 years and has been able to help them as well, and they help him too. It could be seen as something negative like they are being exploited but I don't think so because he seems to genuinely care for this family and they for him, hugs and all.
Yeah I agree Ray's one helluva character that's for sure with more brain's than he's given credit for, if only he could communicate better he'd have a lot to say & talk about giving us a better insight into his & his family's lifestyle & about them all growing up together. One thing's for sure there's no lacking love within this family cause from where I'm sitting it speaks volumes without having to say so 👌👌👌
@@debbiesimpson6967 exactly! You can just see he has so much he wants to say but sadly just can’t, I bet his awesome stories from being younger and growing up in such a small town. I wish all the best for this family and can’t wait for another update I’m so glad this community can help them out
Would he be the most chillest dude ever? You can't tell there parents really messed them up why do you love the relationship what's so awesome about it I'm just curious some of these comments just blow me away I don't what to think it seems like a lot of ppl feel they need to just love the shit out of these ppl in reality would never have them over to hang out at your house would you be okay with them all coming to pay you a visit? Would you like to have them over, and treat them to dinner? let then stay a few night at your house if they were put in a situation would you take them in for a few nights? I'm genuinely curious, or would you feel better paying to have them stay in a hotel ?
@@echohotel7975 you really took time out of your day to write that? Yes if I had the means to help out a whole family I would in a heartbeat I do not care what they’ve been through in the past I just wish they have a better future and yes I do love the relationship mark has built with them you can see them getting close to him each time he sees them and based on the story’s they’ve for sure come to like mark. And that’s a weird question as I don’t think a whole family can fit in my house but I wish you the best aswell thanks for you comment ♥️
That picture at 13:00 is extremely profound. Such a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL shot 👏
I truly hope that Betty and the rest of the family are rewarded something better in the next life considering all they’ve been through in this one. Betty gave up her entire life to carry the family on her back. Can’t imagine what’ll happen to them once she’s gone.
She has always had such a huge responsibility in life, taking care of her siblings, and will until the day she dies. I hate to think about what will happen to everyone there after she passes away.
Very true I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if mark knows or has some type of care arrangements made. There should be some type of gov. Funding where they would be able to go to an assisted living facility or something
Ohh so all these people are siblings??
@@icyflann7178 Timmy is the nephew.
prolly be remanded to a state mental hospital....i mean what other options are there
@@anthonynicolosi9548 😶💙😞😥 I get your meaning...there's no proper help...xx glad we care...glad mark cares...we can reach out and tap in to these people's experience ...as a world community....xx we can become better at reaching out and offering help that's relevent to them... X
The lady that speaks for the family deserves to be given much respect. She's the glue that keeps them together, and not institutionalize.
Yeah she does but I feel like she’s evasive with certain questions.
@@vjay6667 I think so too. I suspect she senses the interviewer is kind of a douche.
These people have been through a lot. It's sad.. they deserve better living conditions. I wish the state would have someone come in to help them clean. The neighbors used to be great but I think they have different neighbors now. I used to live near them. I can remember when there were always different vehicles there helping out..
Shes a saint for what she all does for them
The interviewer has helped them for years. Every time he goes there he gives them money and raised almost 30k. Douches don’t do that kind of stuff.
i love how ray becomes ecstatic whenever he has someone socializing with him it warms my heart
We love Ray!
They love their animals.we love the Whitaker's .good ppl xx
@@juliethompson5301 don't you just want to hug em & be their friend. The smiles when they get a visitor. I don't know what Ray wants to say,but, I want to hear every word. They just want to be loved.
Rays just vibing and I love it
That’s what ray was tryin to tell him last time . He grew up over here ( across the street)
The fact that betty kept her promise to her mommy & dedicated her life to taking care of her family in need is so moving. & Loraine was so proud when she said "my daddy" .
bmay
She knows. They are happy, made the best of it.
Larry and Kenneth didn't come around till money started coming in.
What a lady she made a promise to her mummy and she's stuck to that and committed her life to her family. What a lovely human
Doch ein übles Los
@@Wuschi2001that isn’t their fault!
It's pretty sad when someone can't go to church without getting picked on. I thought if you are a Christian your supposed to be humble and love all people.
People who act like that are not typically Christians
Tina. You’re so right never judge someone else. we’re all different in some ways . But we’re all humans and make mistakes. God bless
Probably kids😞
bet there bible is dusty
Know Christ before you know the Christian
Thank you for talking to Timmy, Lorraine, and Ray like adult human beings. People don't realize how much of a difference that makes to someone with disabilities. And working to understand them too instead of dismiss their words! Thank you for helping them and bringing their world to us in the most respectful way ❤️
So many people around the world have disabilities, but it doesn't mean they aren't any less human. It's so good to see someone step in to help.
This was so heartbreaking to watch my heart goes out to them all 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽💙🙏🏽
Well said
The manner in which Mark engaged them in conversation reminds me of when my grandmother was suffering from dementia after a horrible stroke.
She lost her attention span, and it was nearly impossible to talk about anything other than the here and now.
When Mark asks Betty some probing questions like "what was your childhood like?" / "can you tell me about your parents?" / "any words of wisdom?" / "favorite memories?" / "what are Ray's interests?" / "what do you do in a typical day?", she'll look like she's processing and thinking.
Then she'll respond without any substance: "not much", "not really", "no", without elaboration. Very surface level: need to keep it at "oh, you look healthy!" / "oh, it's so nice out!" / etc
Betty just touches my heart ❤.
She seems like a tough cookie. Hearing her say it scared me when talking about their heart attacks really shows her love for her family. Theyre all in this together though.
"Who is the biggest trouble maker?"
Everyone points at Ray and he gladly accepts!!
That made me laugh haha
😂 ray is so nice
I thought he pointed to the dog
Right...😂
That was so cute!
All those who made fun of them at church cannot call themselves Christians
Shameful
Instead of making fun they should be trying to help them!!!! God see them though!
I think I would thump them in the throat if I seen someone bulling someone so helpless.
well i tried so hard but the old lady was staring into my soul ps not Christian😪
@@havyy_wavie9696 - Did you try so hard? Was she staring into your soul? Interesting. I guess she really saw you.
Poor Betty I can imagine the conversations she tries having with her fam. Hope she lives a long life they'll be so lost without her
Oh my Betty is the only one that speaks the other old lady can’t talk
Sue has to live to see all them off atleast then poor thing die alone. But it would be more sad to see any of the other 3 alone they could not take care of themselves
@@AttorneyAmber oh wow I’m looking for the video right now
Yea i thought that too
@@bboy95ify , yes they would probably have to go to a group home or something. If that's where they have been since they were born. I imagine that that would kill them.
Thanks for sharing this all too real family with us. No filters no makeup no script, no nothing. I hope you continue to keep us updated. Your doing a great job
Ray understand everything he is being asked. And you can tell that he is very fond of Mark and relishes the attention he is paying to him. Because Mark is probably the only person outside of their household that ever tries to engage him.
Ray is precious! I hope this family gets more help with the trailer, or can move to the other trailer that's bigger. They deserve that. They can't help how they were born!
@@ilovebabyyoda712 Ray is precious. I was their next door neighbor in 2008 and 2009. They were the best neighbors that I've ever had. I took Betty grocery shopping and to the pharmacy several times. I enjoyed her company and she was appreciative of the help. It breaks my heart to know that they don't have a good relationship with people who bought my place. I understand that it's intimidating to approach the Whitakers. But, they're good people. You've just got to give them a chance. And treat them with respect.
I believe I was starting to undastand Ray's sounds.
I love seeing his eyes light up in response. I'm thankful for the follow up.
Ray was trying to tell him he was out of chewing tobacco.
Ray loves you man. So cool to see that. He looks at you like a good buddy.
Your avi had me trying to wipe what looks like a disgusting little public hair off of my tablet for almost 3 minutes. 😆 🤣
🤣🤣me too
Came here looking for these replies lol
@@covertLLC never gets old 😄
You got me😂 I was scrolling and even watched it move like nah I know it’s a pic…but I wiped it anyway🤦🏽♀️🤣😂
When he told Lorraine she looked good and she said 'nawww', covered up and smiled a little aww he should tell her she looks good more often it definitely touched her heart 🥰
it kinda made me sad she replied nawww😢these people are innocent they can’t help they are the product of dumb decisions
Yes, that was a precious moment💞
I was going to comment that too! She was absolutely flattered. So sweet ♥️
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She got all bashful and it made me wanna give her a big hug 🥺
This family is so precious. Their pure innocence is heartwarming, and they seem so much happier than some of the most educated, wealthy people that I know...😇🥰
They probably took most go fund me money and spent on drugs.
Can you imagine being asked by your parents to basically give up your life to care for your disabled siblings yet that's what Betty did without hesitation
She never said they asked. Just that she promised.
As if she would do anything else. Y’all are so gullible
♥️
I feel like back in the olden days that was the regular, usually it's the youngest daughter who doesn't marry and watches out for the family when they get old
I hope anyone with disabled siblings would take care of them after the parents have passed away. How could someone just abandon their disabled siblings?
Ray really understands what’s going on around him. Marks asks ray to show him the garden and he smiles and gets up. He just can’t speak for himself.
No you're right. Ray isn't stupid,or crazy and understands everything going on around him. He just can't speak.
It’s sad because he should had speech therapy when he was younger in that way he could at least speak maybe or been taught sign language at least for his basic needs. So all he knows to do is make that noise. God bless him.
@@blondechick9804 he never went to school and it's in a very poor area of west Virginia. Ray is almost seventy so with the local economy and population they very well may have even had a one room school house of not that the school system was very small and underfunded. They may not even had any special education classes let alone a speech therapist. The nephew Timmy is half of Ray's age and actually graduated from high school and he can't speak either. it is sad but those areas of Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia are not very populated and poor so they don't have a good tax base. Where I lived in Kentucky alot of the school districts are consolidated and serve the entire county and still only have graduation classes of under thirty people.
It is very sad but there are places down there where people are living in third world conditions.
@@russblack443 Than why did he take a leak in the middle of a conversation??
I admire Rays constant positive attitude. He's always smiling and willing to show around.
What a sunshine he is!
Are you okay
Nice that his name is “ray” ☀️
@@HP-lq2ub hehe, I guess that is kinda poetic :)
he doesn't understand what's going on around him, you think he can have a negative attitude about anything?
@@shuarma0 he might not FULLY understand, no, but I think you're underestimating how much he understands. He responds to questions by nodding or shaking his head, clearly he understands what is being said to him.
Ray is so sweet, he tries to hard to communicate but is so restricted. I feel so bad for him, he wants to hang out with you and talk but doesn’t know how to get the words across. I’m so glad you asked him to show you around. It seemed like he was very excited about his bed ☹️
My faith in humankind was just restored while reading coments here, so full of respect and care. I wish I could find that more often.
me too..x
Sobbing reading these comments. There are still people with heart. Thank You . ❤️🙏
Depends on what kinds of videos, posts, etc. you read
Agreed!
She devoted her life to caring to caring for her siblings because she made a promise to her mom. If only we could all be that selfless.
I thought these were her children.
She watched after them cause like what else is she supposed to do??? Not like they had a lot of options
@@BullseyeBenR Did you miss the part where there were 16 children? Plenty of them moved away back to Virginia as she stated in the video. She most definitely sacrificed for her siblings and nephew. Betty clearly is of sound mind, maybe a bit uneducated, but she said her self she never graduated high school in the last video.
Even so she didn’t state how many were miscarried and or survived. Not finishing high school she still didn’t have a lot of options. My heart goes out for them and I don’t blame them for being born into poverty!
She’s a kind soul but I don’t blame anyone who wanted to do better for themselves and have their own family.
i came to the comments out of curiosity, and i was very happily surprised with the amount of compassion i saw. gave me a little bit more hope for humanity. ❤
I can’t even lie I’m shocked how positive this comment section turned out to be
Came here to say this too! Not only positive but kind and loving!
Cant You feel the Love these people spreading?… They know .. and there probably not be more children in that way in that family soo..
Me too…
After I watched in amazement...so caught off guard by the comments and even volunteers to help. Just wow...
Not everyone is demons in this world, to hate on a family like this that has zero control of there situation would be make someone one miserable low vibrational being
So pleased that they’re benefiting from the income generated from TH-cam. Your heart’s in the right place.
does it look like anything changed?
@@aaronaaron5968 yes, the roof is new at least. Plus, it went to medical bills which are grossly high in the US. Did you not watch it?
Maybe they didn’t use it all to 100% improve their home… but that’s their choice. They did what they could and what they needed in the moment.
@@aaronaaron5968 What the hell you expect...for them to be in the Hollywood hills?
The money helped. Don't be ridiculous.
@@aaronaaron5968 Your negative bullshit is not needed. The fact that they have a new roof for the coming winter is fantastic. I'm happy to know they'll be warm and dry.
@@cyanide_lollipop3264 these idiots are fucking each other. That is they fault
Ray is the observer of the family. He seems like he knows a lot and has witnessed a lot, just can’t get the words out. He knows he’s the man of the house. You can tell by how he greets you and how he moves around more than anyone else.
they gotta pretty good looking garden too he was so excited to show 💕
Maybe he’s just less deformed and impaired out of all of them?
I have always liked the pic of their parents and of ray and freddy and their nephew freddy has such a warm beautiful smile that just spreads sunshine when you look at him very handsome man i wish yall had more earlier interviews that you could show when freddy was alive and their parents
That's what's up.
It breaks my heart to watch Timmy and Lorraine and Ray wanting to explain and talk about everything and I think they recognize every time they speak in their own special way, that not everything they say is fully understood. But I love them all with their own special personalities❤❤;Mark, thanx a lot for sharing the life of the Whitakers, may God bless you for your incredible work. Hugs from Germany ❤❤❤(sorry for my English 🙈)
Betty is a jewel. She’s a sweet caring lady who’s just looking out for her family. God bless her for that. She’s the patriot of this family.
I agrée !! HE HE HIAAAAA !!! hehe
@@Freudigman
You keep spamming this comment all over the place. We get it, skipper
@@Freudigman ok spammer
@@Freudigman In any case, he’s improved their lives by getting involved and making contact- which is the opposite approach of what the average person usually does. Maybe he’s not perfect in his delivery and we don’t know his full motives but in the end we see these people that were very isolated and forgotten are given some vast improvements in their lives with the money he raised as well as the interaction he brought to them.
Pretty sad that there’s millions of views on their videos yet not even 2 thousand people can donate to their go fun d me
Lorraine was telling us about her heart attack, I feel like Timmy was showing where his IV’s were, the dogs look happy. It’s crazy these people look fine in their own world with one another. I wish someone would build or fix up this house. Betty is the granny we all love. Blessings
I thought the same thing. She seemed to be reenacting someone slapping her face, and asking if she was ok?
Just like my grandma who passed 💖 she was a Virginian too
Happiness is relative, they haven't experienced a lot so don't miss it.
However seeing them with creature comforts warms my heart.
@@pupsnbugz this is WV btw
@@LesleyCanterbury22 I'm aware 😊 not too far off
"I promised my mommy I wouldn't get married, I'd stay home and take care of ray, lorrene & Timmy so I did"
Betty is beyond loyal! She's a Great person! If I ever would see anyone making fun of people like this I would intervene.
"intervene" with some lake city quiet pills
Yep...they are head and shoulders above those who would mock them. Anyone who self sacrifices for family is lovely in my eyes. 👍🏼💝
Betty is their rock. The glue that keeps them all together and safe. ❤️ She had a beautiful soul.
You can't make fun of anything of this nature its really beyond sad
Not .0000000001% there fault
Are you crazy?! They would probably have you for dinner , literally! I hope this guy who's interviewing them is armed.
GOD BLESS BETTY FOR TAKING CARE OF HER FAMILY LIKE SHE PROMISED HER MOMMY N DADDY....How she is able to stay sane and humble through it all is amazing
Betty is an amazing person . How she has kept this Whittaker family together all this time . Especially
the fact that she promised her mother not to leave or marry so she could look after her Family . Wow Wee , A strong clan for sure ! A hugely inspiring story for me .
God Bless you all in an unforgiving unaccounted America .
What's gonna happen when she dies, though?
*a strong clan* 💀
@@dolphmanity Sad i hope somebody can take her place. They deserve every help from people
@@bayani7626 nobody wants to take that place is the prob lamb
No need for propoganda. What other country can do better? Life is cold, the world is unforgiving. Dont be a punk victim in a privilaged society.
The dogs actually really do look happy and you can tell she really loves them.
You know what they do to the dogs
yeah, they look well fed and happy. very respectable
Dogs are man's BEST friend, never any judgement.
@@toy4tao are you trying to be funny?
The dogs are happy because they can shit inside the house and nobody notices
I thought seeing this family would be depressing or even frightening to some degree, but you can really feel the love they have for each other. Ray in particular is clearly a very kind and gentle soul. I would love to see him have some form of communication, he seems like he would have a lot to say given the opportunity.
Indeed 👍💙❤️🙏
This is exactly where I'm at too. Pure love and innocence. ❤️
I just watch in amazement that there are people like that
I wish someone would buy ray a belt he's Always holding his trousers up 😂
@@chrislew8423 they bought him a belt in the video where they go to Walmart. He never wore it lol 😂
I watched this video out of curiosity. God bless this family and everyone who helps them .
I love when Lorraine talks and then the camera pans away and she goes “Hey!” camera goes back, and she just sits there and smiles 🤣 she just didn’t want Ray getting all the attention!
7:51
and when he says u look good/pretty she says" nooo" like any teenage girl does
When he says "you look good, though. " her reaction was so cute.
@@ukiss4eva254 I agree, she just bloomed!
These are my kin folks and im proud of em but we got other kin in odd
The number of kind and sensitive comments for this video are overwhelming. Hard to find any derogatory comments..It’s encouraging to know that humanity still exists and that most people have kindness in their hearts.
I was shocked at first, but after I watched for a minute I see people who have been dealt a raw deal. But they love each other and do what they can to live a decent life. I will include them tonight in my prayers.
I think that is in large part due to the documentarian, who treats them like equals and gives them dignity. But also does speak well to the fact there are lots of good and decent humans out here. Of course, the news and pop culture would have us believe differently.
@@TheMary0831 no he doesn’t, have you seen the Walmart one where he keeps the camera on Ray?
I mean, they're still people, they're just horrifically inbred, they didnt choose to be that way.
You'd think they'd have realized at some point that having kids with your relatives is a bad idea, but if they've always been that way, maybe its like a local tradition.
Sad to me that the only derogatory statement seems to be how poorly the church people treated these lovely souls.
I can say with confidence that I am not and could never be as strong as Betty, nor as good of a person. What she's been doing for most of her life is something many of us couldn't do for a single day. What an amazing human being.
You’re 100% right. Even people with all the money and resources couldn’t be this fucking strong as her, bless her and thankful for people like her.
Ray clearly wants food... 😭 He's pulling his hair out and eating it!!!
When it's something you've been around for your entire life, you don't have anything else to compare it to.
I remember people like this in Northern California as a kid. Sweetest people with huge hearts. God bless them.
he’s such a sweet interviewer. you can tell he genuinely just wants to get to know them and there doesn’t seem to be any judgement. it’s so humbling
Is there anyway people can get there to help them with cleaning and speech therapies and whatever would help? I do not have a lot of money but I would be willing to work hard and help. Such sweet living people.
He’s a bad interviewer
@@8213apice he’s actually not though. He’s great
@@8213apice he is absolutely terrible. Louis theroux should visit them.
Get to know them? There’s not much to get to know. They’re like a glitch in a video game.
Lorraine blushing when he complimented her just melted my heart! 🥰🥰
I keep going back to that part
The best part. She said awwww
@@namenotphil How about not being a pretentious dick, Phil.
@@namenotphil i'm sure more would agree with the comment than yours BONEHEAD
@@EntouchNetwork what most people would agree with isn't always right. Democracy is a failed system because it's easy to take advantage of human emotions
Man, Ray loves being alive. When he loaded up that first pinch, I about cried. That gentleman is always engaged in the conversation, laughing, smiling... Thanks for all you do, Soft White Underbelly crew!
You got that right. I wish I was as happy as all of them. Their dirt poor but could care less
idk.... sure seems that way but everybody gets frustrated or even angry sometimes, no matter how blissful life can be other times. I get the feeling we wouldn’t get such wholesome feelings if we could see everything Betty has dealt with in taking care of her siblings 24/7, by herself, for the last 20-30 years 🤷🏽♂️
dude ate that pinch up. What a bro hahaha ! seems real nice
His instantly regretted it and spat it out lol
I'm glad I'm not the only one who caught that lol he was like yeah nope 🤣 Id love to hear what ray has to say he clearly understands what the conversation is he pointed straight at the ground when they where talking about Freddie
its fascinating how much you can communicate with so little words actually. you completely get everything they say, even without words.
As sad as these people's condition is, I'm glad they live out in a peaceful area like they do. I can only imagine how horrifying a city would be for these folks.
This would be less likely to happen in a city because cities are usually funded and the origins of what led this family here would have been better supported in a city to reroute the outcome of these now adults. We need each other and this documentary shows us that. We are all deserving of care, education, nutrient rich food, and shelter. Without these things we go back to the olden times having tons of children just to make bread to bake bread.
And I agree
@@kaithleen3872 city life sucks
@@kaithleen3872 they could be brought to the city. boom.
@@kaithleen3872 when you said "cities are 'usually' funded" are you talking about Akon city ?
I love how everyone is so talkative this time.
It wasnt a new experience to be nervous about like the first interview.
Right, they seem so happy this time around.....
Yeah I think they realized mark wasn’t there to harass they he actually help God bless his soul and everyone that donated Lord Jesus continue you to keep this family safe and healthy warm and fed
so guarded. bullied beyond
They seem more comfortable with Mark now😊
Ray's portrait is one of the best yet. His smile is contagious. The backward shoes is just icing on the cake.
Agree! 💜
Lorraine’s shy, coy smile at 7:48 was so sweet to see 💕
My boy Timmy was really trying to express his feelings about that heart attack. Just sounded awlful Timmy
I can tell he didn't like getting IV's in his arms
I have a feeling he's pretty traumatized by the whole thing. Poor guy.
He definitely didn't like that! 💜
The way his demeanor changed soooo fast!!!
I can tell it was painful too 🙏🏾