I'd like to hear about what help the interviewer is offering the subjects after the interview is over. Interviewing children for a monetized TH-cam channel seems somewhat perverse if no actual help is offered. Plus the topic of these interviews are often the abuse which happened to the subjects in the past. Is this interviewer qualified as a mental heath provider? Or is the can of worms of the subjects past being opened for pure entertainment value... again, this is a monetized channel.
In these cases the interviewees are offered free housing, rehab, therapy and job training or a high school education. We set up an appointment for the interviewee to move forward with the help offered (if they agree to it). The problem has been the interviewees rarely show up for those appointments. Even when we give them a second chance they seem to find some excuse why they couldn’t make it. Short of forcing them, it seems difficult for them to accept the offered help. Please watch my videos on helping with Monika from the Patrick Cady Foundation. They’re very insightful on the reality of helping.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly thank you for clarifying. I work in a system that deals with children and any issue related to a child's protection (or at least the minimization of the damage to a child) is a concern to me. I do love your interviews, especially those interviews involving people who have found success. It would be great to see a behind the scenes video of some subject interviews,, so a more complete frame of reference of the interaction could be observed. Most of your subjects are compelling.
@@cheyennev8881 new to the channel? Yes. Whatever comes up in my feed I try to look at. The channel creator clarified their efforts to help those who are interviewed 👍
I think @Soft White Underbelly is being a bit modest here. Despite having 2mil subscribers (and growing!) he is not raking in the money. While this channel is monetized, I am quite sure Mark has mentioned that many of his video's get de-monetized due to the content. Over and above the help that is offered Mark helps many of interviewees with cash, clothing, food and tents etc. He puts his life on the line, been robbed at gun point, perhaps more than once now? It can be viewed as exploitive I get that, I personally find a lot of value in bringing the unseen to light.
i'm really starting to think that only psychos become foster parents. wtf? i thought you had to go through some process of proving you're not a weirdo to foster kids.
Antiochia ad Taurum he shows emotion at times; if you’ve seen the other videos it is pretty easy for most to become overwhelmed with emotion during these interviews.
@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 Mr. Latia definitely not heartless...there's a lot going on behind the scenes which he freely provides and I say "freely" because he doesn't go around and trumpet his kindness and charity.
Middle class is a literal dream for millions if not billions of people. You are very lucky. If the idea of college has ever crossed your mind, you’re even luckier. Very few people are set up to succeed and educate themselves properly in life. Make the most of it.
It is not a privilege. It just means your parents did what they where suppose to. And that is, have you, raise you, take care of you, and help you be the best adult you can be. And by your response, bless your parents, it sounds like you appreciate everything they have done for you. Like most of the stories that are shared in this platform they are a dominoe affect from past generations & it is hard to break that chain. This young lady seams like we just failed her as a society. She still has a soul that can be saved. The streets have not eaten away at her self worth. She comes across as a genuine gentle human that just wants peace & safety. It is going to take an army for her to fully trust anyone anymore. Prayers to her. 😇🙏
My parents who are both good people applied to do it. We wanted to give a kid a better life. We didnt get accepted but they accepted druggy people who were in it for the money. It truly is a joke.
God help her! I adopted my daughter as a single parent when she was 5 years old. She is 24 years old (but has the mental capacity of a 14 year old). She is thriving, has a steady job and is doing well. She also has mental health issues but I made it my mission to get her counseling and therapy. She said to me one day ‘Momma you were born to save me’.
Right dont feel bad and sorry for her do something other then a usless comment. Give her that love and care by getting her an apartment and food or start a GoFundMe for her.
It’s awful to think that there are “foster parents” and people out there who do this to kids or just anybody in general .... I don’t understand why people can’t just be normal and not f’ed up!! What is wrong with people...... 😩
Baylee dm You know that every abuser was abused as a child too, don’t you. Abuse creates codependants and narcissists. The latter start abusing themselves when grown up. Your question is pretty easy to answer. It is important to find a way to filter out abusive foster parents savely.
L S who said anything about her being a project, or trying to fix anyone? You know nothing about me or my story. I have also spent my fair share of time in mental hospitals, “wilderness camps” (aka a place to send off troubled youth), in counselors offices, taking too many medications, and in treatment centers. I know better than most how deep issues go. None of that means she doesn’t deserve a family who cares about her, a home and bed to call her own and people who are willing to do the work to try to help her find happiness and peace in life. Why would you try to turn what I said into something negative? There’s absolutely no need for that..
I’ve noticed that in most of these videos, the interviewees are from a divorced, single parent, and foster care homes. It seems that being raised by two parents who don’t split up helps people tremendously in life.
I noticed that also. I also notice MArk always start with “ how was your childhood and did you have both parents?” Step fathers are a problem!!! Mother’s who don’t listen to their daughters are also an issue!
I think the problem isn’t splitting up, it’s disappearing. You can have a wonderful childhood if your parents get divorced but they both stay in the picture and want to be with you and raise you. The problem is that a lot of these people parents just go and get an abusive bf/gf, one of them doesn’t care about them, etc etc
It’s not always the family. You can have the best family and still get into shit. And you can have a fucked up childhood and learn from that and go a better route.
Sofia Almeida studies have proven that even if you’re raised by two separate parents that are involved in your life - you’re still psychologically affected.
I feel for her. I left at 15 years old, similar childhood experiences. Homeless till I was 17, got pregnant, she saved my life. I turned my whole life around. Finished school. Now at 23 years old my whole life is different. Dont give up! It can get better! Your not alone babe!
“You’re born alone and you die alone but you can’t live life alone” she has such a wisdom to her at such a young age but it’s so unfortunate that she had to come about it this way
When the interview started, I assumed she was in her mid twenties/early thirties. And after she said she was 16, we watched her slowly turn into a child as the interview continued. 😔
I’m willing to adopt you, I live in Utah. I’m a 30 year old single mom of two with a trauma filled background who knows what it’s like growing up with no support and abuse.
I live in New Jersey, I was gonna offer a Home to Maddie as well. I wouldn't know where to start. There has to be better resources for children in these situations. We as a Nation are in serious trouble with the Drugs, and The Alcohol.
+TopBilla 1 All countries are broken if you look at it like that. This is a part of life virtually anywhere. Parts of Russia and Eastern Europe are much worse. South America, Afica, and Asia can be unthinkable.
Gail Walker holy shit people will upvote anything that sounds deep. Dude there are nearly 70 million stray animals in the USA alone and 540 thousand homeless people. Tf are u talking about?
I'm a foster mommy, and this makes me so sad. We adopted our foster baby at 2, he's now 6. His first FOSTER mom abused him, she was horrible. His bio mommy just couldnt get out of her addiction, but she had a loving soul. We're in the process of adopting our 2 other foster babies (we've had then since 2 & 5). They are 7 & 10 now. I cant imagine life without them. They are amazing and so smart! We have 3 bio kiddos, so we have a large family. Yes, its crazy, but its a good crazy! Hard HARSH punishments should come down to ANYONE that harms a child. This young lady breaks my heart.
Kudos to you...I think your ability to love fully may be anomalous to foster care at least from all the other interviewees who had fallen into that system and sharing the overall and specific negative aspects correlating the empirical into a/v vignettes.
I was a homeless street kid. No one is more vulnerable than a teenage girl. Everyday she is out there she is getting more abuse and trauma. Men are truly evil with homeless teenage girls. I wish they would force her into a group home. She would resent it, but she needs to be kept safe. The longer she spends there, the harder it will be for her to live a normal life. Get yourself to a safe place Maddie, you deserve better than the street. It feels exciting now, but it will just harm you. There are better ways to feel alive and free than living on the street. Take the help that's available, get an education and reach for your dreams. You could become a youth worker and make sure what happened to you ever happens to another young person. You could become the hero of your own story rather than the victim. I did that. You can too. Imagine how many people you could help. Love yourself girl, demand more if life than abuse, and I promise you, you will find something better.
I hope all immigrants see that this is the "soft white underbelly" of the United states. Just pay your taxes and stay in line. This country doesn't have morals.
@Thedude 404 haha. Ok kiddo. Like it wasn't already fucked up before him? Yeah. You're right. Fuckin dipshit. Always cherrypicking the facts so you can twist the narrative to fit your uneducated opinion.
@@kyleorr533 Exactly, we think the system will take care of them and people that foster or adopt are there but there aren't enough or there are those that to add to the children's problems. I think we need to make change. Just watching these videos kills me knowing nothing and nobody is there for them as it stands; and once I stop watching they are still living that life and it will keep happening to more people every generation until we care. When I am able I will help but I have a bad health condition atm. I met a girl who was 15 some time ago and she was so nice I have never forgotten her she was living on the streets because at home her mothers boyfriend was abusing her it broke my heart and I was too young and ignorant to be able to help her.
@@DELL.ACNT. So true, just suspicious though. I mean she has no makeup on so you would think she would look under and we have seen where some of the people being interviewed are mentally ill, make up things or plain don't remember. Anyway- it doesn't matter, I hope she is safe and things change for her someday.
@@viralbuthow000 I thought that was a picture of me your Icon as I use to go clubbing as Bowie's Alladin Sane often and have costumes etc. :) Yeah maybe, it's hard to tell, I get it drugs and sun and abuse.
“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s human connection.” 💞 I heard this quote and it resonated with my spirit. As a Drug and Alcohol counselor, I can’t put into words how true this is. 💛 💔 My heart breaks for this baby girl, my prayers are with her and I’m hoping we (me, you or anyone) can extend a hand and help her. God be with her, protect her God. 💞
The quote is used by many therapists, counselors, etc. but I'm pretty sure it was by Johann Hari. It's based off a rat study back in the 70's referred to as "Rat Park" by Bruce K. Alexander. Very interesting study. Gabor Mate' focuses on childhood trauma being the main source of addiction.
Our foster system is broken. We have failed our children in America. When she said 16, I completely was emotionally gutted. So mature for her age. God bless her, and watch over her.
Girl i feel you. I am 15 and in the foster program currently, i was in tons of what you mentioned. rn now i am blessed to have a good foster mom. before the whole foster thing came into place i was abused in all the ways you were except they were my bio parents. Just know God loves you and will never leave your side. I send all my love.. xoxoxo
Think Of Us, a wonderful organization started by a dynamic young man, a former "foster care child" for foster care children to "transition" to a productive, independent (adult) life!!!
I'm sorry but what the hell is going on here?!! This poor child! How do people walk by this girl and not help her?!Please get her help Mark. Bless you. Her eyes are so very sad.
When I was a runaway at 13, I ran into a lot of young girls that ran away from their foster families. They told me to never get caught because I would end up in foster care and get molested. I heard it enough from young girls that in my young mind I just figured that Foster Care= molestation. I guess I wasn't that far off.
This one tore me up. Lump in my throat the entire interview. Like my heart is in pieces. I hope that she makes it out. I hope Mark provided her with some resources where she can get some kind of assistance. Not foster care of course, but mental health services, substance abuse treatment something. Good luck, Maddie
She feels close to these people that have been helping her because they are the only family she’s ever known that would help and it hurt her....it will be hard to replace that feeling that’s why as bad as that place is she’s willing to stay. It’s not the drugs it’s the acceptance.
Most people on skid row dont stay for the people they stay for the drugs and they will do anything to get there fix sorry but it's the cold dark true of addiction anyone who is/was an addict or knows an addict understands it
@@stevenwilliams2334 that's not true. Most people on skid row are on drugs to medicate a mental disorder the government doesn't give a fu*k about. I live on skid row a little
This breaks my heart, she’s so young & has been through so much in her short life. Wish I could give her a big hug & tell her that things will get better. Good luck Maddie!!
Can’t this girl just walk into the mission and get help immediately? If she’s on skid longer she’s gonna end up like Amanda and others we’ve seen . Why don’t people take advantage of the programs 😢💔 the foster system seems so broken and full of predators it makes me so angry it’s supposed to help not hurt 😡
The foster care program is just a money grabbing venture, where those folks dont care at all about the kids other than the monthly stipend the government sends them, what a corrupt system
My wife and I fostered kids for one year. It isnt easy. Its 13 per day per child. Our responsibility to feed, and help them any way possible. We had strict income amd housing qualifications to become foster parents as well as background and credit checks. Most if not all that we knew who fostered are pretty well off and do it out of sympathy. Also to correct Brittany you keep getting paid after adopting. Something else to consider is that some kids in the system have behavioral problems from their neglect. Typical methods of discipline are prohibited. I remember one boy got a nose bleed and smeared it all over the floor in anger. Another yelled in anger constantly. Most kids only stay a month or two and the parents get them back. They are almost always in need of health and dental care so its a lot of trips to the docs, and shopping for clothes (your responsibility btw). It takes way too much patience for most people to foster. We ended up pregnant and now have 2 daughters of our own but we remember that year very well.
Shes very young and seems like a very nice girl. people will take advantage of her n Introduce her to more drugs, Sex trafficking ,etc. She seems to notice that her situation is bad and needs to change. I hope she gets help.
Makes me freaking sick. This world is going to hell. We have children getting taken to foster care because their parents are druggies and then they get molested and physically abused by adoptive families. I hate all of you so much. I hate this so much. She deserves better.
@@yasmine1974 Honey, you need to find someone u feel safe w 2 tell all this to. Ur in dangerous water w so much deep pain. I attempt suicide several times, the last one @ age 50 was when I was hospitalized. Although, I should hv died, I wasn't successful & let me tell u, the climb back after such brokenness was terribly difficult. Please consider talking w a professional. U Deserve a Better quality of life. The crap will not go away but u'll b able 2 see the good & hv the strength 2 b able 2 help another human being who has been where u r. Please consider this.❤❤❤
I can't even imagine how hard it must be to part ways with some of the people you interview. Just the thought of watching Maddie walk out the door after the interview makes my chest tight and uneasy.
Hoping all the "how can people walk by this girl and...." take a moment to ponder if there are runaways in their own cities and.....done any of the same things they're expecting these hypothetical people to do. Not saying any one of you is going to solve anything. But don't be so naive that you don't go beyond the emotional response and act like "if I were there..." You're not going to invite her to live with you if you were down there. Let's get that out the way. There are real things you can do. I encourage any one to look into them.
Absolutely. I laugh at all the comments I read about why can’t we help this person. Before you fall in love with Maddie or anyone else you see on my channel please be aware that there are hundreds of thousands more Maddies all across the country. Yes, in your city there are people with identical stories to these. If you haven’t met them it’s because you’re not interested in meeting them, not because they’re only in LA.
I see people everyday in Tulsa Oklahoma where I live that are homeless drug addicted and in the streets. One gentleman does the same panhandling routine 2 times a week just up the street from where I live. I didn't "fall in love with Maddie" but my heart broke when I heard her age. I also have volunteered a lot and talked to a lot of the homeless here. It's just the shear shock of her age and her mindset.
@@kendrapinkerton3991 That's why I narrowed my comment to not be about the people who were only commenting surprise at her age. Runaways fit right in to the 13-16 age range. Just hearing the word should automatically tell you some things about the person. But I know it will still can still come across as a surprise. I just wanted some people to think some more about what they were saying.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Sir, there are people that genuinely care about your subjects and any others like them who are not heard or seen. We do not point blame at you for their situation. We are also aware that this occurs not just in one place, in one state, or in one country. We certainly do not want anyone, especially children, nearby or far away, to have to live this way. We understand that there are plenty of people who want to shift blame to you because what they see and hear makes them angry, and the subject matter is so severe that they feel helpless at finding a solution. They will blame the people closest to the situation, believe they've had a hand at solving the problem and, ultimately, feel like they have some control over it all. Please be aware of and do not forget about the diversity of your audience. While some of us don't necessarily "fall in love" with them, we do understand that your subjects are living, breathing human beings (some being horrifyingly young) who are in some pretty alarming situations.
She said she was moved from her foster home went to live with her brother when she was 12 but then said she was sexuallyy by the foster parent from 8 to 15. Still sad though x
Oh my goodness. I have watched so many documentaries and interviews regarding drugs and homelessness but this video has really broken my heart! I literally just want to reach through the screen and give her the biggest hug and give her the childhood and life she always deserved! You can see she is such an intelligent, kind and beautiful soul! I really hope someone can give her the helps and love that she needs and deserves! I wish I lived nearby to help and give you the guidance and support you need! You still have your whole life ahead of you, don’t let this lifestyle consume you. You would be amazing advocate for other young children in similar situations! Love and strength xx
This was a tough one for me. To hear a child explain the horrors of her traumatic childhood, the broken foster care system experience. I deeply hope she will get the right love and support group she so long ago deserves!
@@spanishflyevh9606 this guy don't make shit off this chanel dude. TH-camrs make money from merch not just views. You don't know what your talking about
@Susel you're just a negative hater who's bagging on a man who's just tryna show the reality of people's worlds. What are you doing besides commenting negatively on a page that you obviously don't know about? Why don't you ask mark laita? Hell respond to you.
It's heartbreaking. She WANTS to go to school. She WANTS to work. She has hope and a maturity beyond her years. She deserves a chance at a life and not one living in a tent as prey. I'm not saying that most people don't deserve chances, but she has such strong potential. Just think how different she might be if the right person took her in. Fingers crossed she makes her dreams come true.
She needs like a halfway house where she can be safe and go to school. I was her many years ago. I went on to get 2 college degrees and be a very successful person. Theres hope for her!
I always wonder where the “pro-lifers” are when it comes to skid row and other slums. Churches like Kenneth Copeland(with 17 private jets and multiple homes), Paula White, Andrew Womack, TD Jakes, Joel Olsteen, Joyce Meyers, and others who are filthy rich, are nowhere to be found. They could build homes but don’t. 🤔
Honestly to me it seems like pro-lifers only care about the kids until they are born. They just want women to go through pregnancy and childbirth and after that- fuck that kid, we don't care what happens to him/her... It's just my opinion though. As bad as it sounds, I think sometimes it's better to get an abortion, if you know you won't be able to take care your your baby, than let the kid struggle and turn into broken adult, creating more broken adults and it's this never ending cycle. So sad..
@@judyhead3502 those millionaires aren't putting themselves in pedestals and talking about what is righteous or not, you know who is doing that? The pro lifers and the churches, if they are so good and right why don't they help people in need?
Eh Maddie, I SEE YOU!!! You absolutely ARE smarter and more mature than half of the adults around you. I have heard and I hope that it is true that you have received a ton of support since this video was posted, and I hope that that shows you that despite your experience in life, the world is also full of good people who will help you. You are a teacher to thousands of people now and I want to thank you for sharing your story with us.
@Jelly belly Ppl can be unintentionally cruel with their words! But in all honesty who would ever say that to a young woman?! And you would think of all people that a teacher would say that to a student!! I'm sorry you had to go through that ☹️
@Jelly belly I dont think he meant it to as an insult or to be rude... I think it just came out that way because he was truly suprised and didn't realize it.
Wow. She is extremely self-aware and self-reflective, especially considering her, upbringing, if it even makes sense to use that word. Most people never never achieve this level of awareness of the world or themselves. Miserable start at life, but she’s smart. I hope she makes it.
Aww, It made me cry at the end, when you were wrapping up and she knew it was over and had to leave, like uh, I have to go back out there again. I want to help her so much so she can be in school sleep in a safe hotel room have meals and books and clean clothes . What’s the point if you cannot help this kid.
I hope love , I wish I could help her . All I can do is pray that God sends her hero’s and miracles! Thank you for offering help . I pray you prosperous 💜🙏
But, I think he might help these people even though he doesn't show that on videos. I know it's a crime to let her go, so he would never do something like that.
I am no expert however I can speak to this. If he reports her to any authority she will be returned to her legally adopted parents, or put into another foster home or some kind of halfway house. All this child has known is abuse. My BFF was in her shoes. Exactly. I tried to help her get away from her legally adopted Dad raping her. She had been in bad foster himes and her own Bio Dad a horrendous Alcoholic beat her senseless over and over. She stayed where she was Better the Devil you know. And endured the Rapes preferring school, food in the frig and no beatings. I suspect shelters would take issue with her age. Mark has already given over $150,000 to people to get them into rehab, into school, into shelter, into jobs. He is only one man and an Artist at that. Money a significant amount could rent her a motel room for a year, a bus pass, food pantry card and enrolled in GED class.Maybe into a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor thing.
I volunteered at a food pantry for several years, and children just like Maddie passed through everyday. I began to feel like what I was doing was so insignificant. My home is too small to foster children and I can’t move. There are restrictions that are very limiting, yet we hear so many horror stories about these foster families. How do they get approval????? It’s insane.
She can be saved only being 16. The more I watched this I see that we all are only 1 pay check away from being where they are. Please appreciate what you have even if it its not what you want. You could have nothing. Never leave God and he can get you out of situation.
You need to listen to a book called Rich Dad Poor Dad on TH-cam I used to feel the way you did about living paycheck-to-paycheck. I just wish I would have listened to this book 20 years ago.
My heart goes out to her. Thinking that a soulless entity as a government could provide love and care is at fault from the start. Sweden has the same problem with foster families. Not many goes through the system without lifelong open wounds. Not often talked about or confronted as opposed to the states.
I really cannot for the life of me understand how you can not only beat a child but also at the same time tell her repeatedly that you don't love her. I can't even imagine how alone and unwanted she must have felt her whole life. I hope she eventually meets some kind soul who can give her the acceptance and love she deserved from the start.
Maddie!!! I will come and get you right now. I live in Southern California and only an hour away. I will help you! No way a child should be on Skid Row!
It's so sad to see these young teens that were in foster care and now on the streets. Like their life hasn't been hard enough! 💔 Breaks my heart. 😥Something HUGE needs to change in the foster care system of America.
Do better. Find a person in your community that you can reach. Help them discover their inner self which is mighty. Don't seek the biggest problems. Seek the person with the problem you are equiped to solve.
This is a child. I really feel she needs a good home even if it’s for the last 2 years of her technical childhood. God please watch over and protect this baby. !!!
Mama Coffee it’s not a race thing at all actually. i was getting at how i think it’s bizarre to say something like that when if god was to be watching over her already ... being omniscient and all that ... surely he wouldn’t want this to happen ? this is not ‘gods plan’ no one should have to go through what this girl is going through.
Can you guys imagine this girl, beautiful long blonde hair, getting ready to graduate college. She could have everything. She reminds me of my cousin who was abused. I thank my lucky stars I had an okay parent. I still suffer a little like her but we will never be the best version of ourselves. Child abuse will destroy a child. I hope to see my babies flourish... break the chain
Your childhood plays a big role in how your future can be influenced. It is so sad she can not live a normal teenage life. I hope we can get an update from her soon. I will pray for Maddie she seems so sweet and strong!
indeed, having decent parents is the real game changer. I know if she had parents worth a damn she could be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, nurse whatever she wanted. Instead she was placed with momsters
Having watched the follow-up with Maddie first, it's startling to see the changes in her in such a short period of time. She's so broken and wants to be loved so badly and accepted. Breaks my heart.
This is a broken child and you can look at her and tell that her whole life has been hell. This is just one child out of millions that the system has failed. I know states claim that they don’t have enough funds to do a better job at protecting these children so we in the communities need to step up. If you see or hear of any child abuse please do something about it.
These videos are helping remind me that I'm still able to feel some very important things. Painful to watch sometimes but they elicit emotions that have maybe become rare to me. I have to thank you for that. This is important work Mark...Thank you for making it available on TH-cam. Best place for it I think. To be frank, thanks to everyone.
I'd like to hear about what help the interviewer is offering the subjects after the interview is over. Interviewing children for a monetized TH-cam channel seems somewhat perverse if no actual help is offered. Plus the topic of these interviews are often the abuse which happened to the subjects in the past. Is this interviewer qualified as a mental heath provider? Or is the can of worms of the subjects past being opened for pure entertainment value... again, this is a monetized channel.
In these cases the interviewees are offered free housing, rehab, therapy and job training or a high school education. We set up an appointment for the interviewee to move forward with the help offered (if they agree to it). The problem has been the interviewees rarely show up for those appointments. Even when we give them a second chance they seem to find some excuse why they couldn’t make it. Short of forcing them, it seems difficult for them to accept the offered help. Please watch my videos on helping with Monika from the Patrick Cady Foundation. They’re very insightful on the reality of helping.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly thank you for clarifying. I work in a system that deals with children and any issue related to a child's protection (or at least the minimization of the damage to a child) is a concern to me. I do love your interviews, especially those interviews involving people who have found success. It would be great to see a behind the scenes video of some subject interviews,, so a more complete frame of reference of the interaction could be observed. Most of your subjects are compelling.
YOU MUST BE NEW HERE.
@@cheyennev8881 new to the channel? Yes. Whatever comes up in my feed I try to look at. The channel creator clarified their efforts to help those who are interviewed 👍
I think
@Soft White Underbelly is being a bit modest here. Despite having 2mil subscribers (and growing!) he is not raking in the money. While this channel is monetized, I am quite sure Mark has mentioned that many of his video's get de-monetized due to the content. Over and above the help that is offered Mark helps many of interviewees with cash, clothing, food and tents etc. He puts his life on the line, been robbed at gun point, perhaps more than once now? It can be viewed as exploitive I get that, I personally find a lot of value in bringing the unseen to light.
i'm really starting to think that only psychos become foster parents. wtf? i thought you had to go through some process of proving you're not a weirdo to foster kids.
muchomusiclibre - you’re supposed to go through a vigorous background check is my understanding ! ?
@@nadanada5698 I'm so confused about this too. Its crazy how many ppl can just pass whatever bullshit tests thryre getting and then given children☹
Hankster😑 🤷🏽
chaianne jones 🤷🏽
chaianne jones - i don’t understand how they pass 🤷
She looks like she’s been drained of all emotion. I’ve been there. I pray she finds love and support.
If I lived in LA, I’d help her out no doubt about it.
Given that the questioner is utterly emotionless it's not particularly feasible for her to be emotional.
Antiochia ad Taurum he shows emotion at times; if you’ve seen the other videos it is pretty easy for most to become overwhelmed with emotion during these interviews.
I still maintain the host is heartless
@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 Mr. Latia definitely not heartless...there's a lot going on behind the scenes which he freely provides and I say "freely" because he doesn't go around and trumpet his kindness and charity.
I’ve never felt so utterly privileged for growing up middle class, with two loving and involved parents
You're fortunate
Middle class is a literal dream for millions if not billions of people. You are very lucky. If the idea of college has ever crossed your mind, you’re even luckier. Very few people are set up to succeed and educate themselves properly in life. Make the most of it.
It is not a privilege. It just means your parents did what they where suppose to. And that is, have you, raise you, take care of you, and help you be the best adult you can be. And by your response, bless your parents, it sounds like you appreciate everything they have done for you. Like most of the stories that are shared in this platform they are a dominoe affect from past generations & it is hard to break that chain. This young lady seams like we just failed her as a society. She still has a soul that can be saved. The streets have not eaten away at her self worth. She comes across as a genuine gentle human that just wants peace & safety. It is going to take an army for her to fully trust anyone anymore. Prayers to her. 😇🙏
You pos gtfo and never return. Tell your parents there selfish bastards for bringing someone into existence without consent
If i only knew the love of a dad.
About lost it when she said “16 and a half”. Still just a child out in the rough world
You can tell she is counting down the days until 18. 😔
Same. I sat up quick n had to go back to make sure I heard her right. I hope she gets out quick. She can still be put on a good path
Me too 😔
I don't think there is anyway that she is 16 years old.
That made my heart flip. Only a child says “and a half” 😢 💔
When mark realized she’s only 16, you could hear the shock and the sudden softness in his voice. You can feel his heart break for her. 😭
The foster care system is a joke.
It is horrible
To me it’s worse than being with their parents
I'm going to start a Change.org! I'll post it up.
My parents who are both good people applied to do it. We wanted to give a kid a better life. We didnt get accepted but they accepted druggy people who were in it for the money. It truly is a joke.
in America itself 💯
God help her! I adopted my daughter as a single parent when she was 5 years old. She is 24 years old (but has the mental capacity of a 14 year old). She is thriving, has a steady job and is doing well. She also has mental health issues but I made it my mission to get her counseling and therapy.
She said to me one day ‘Momma you were born to save me’.
God bless you Melissa! You are an angel and that’s beautiful how you saved your daughter ❣️
that is amazing God bless you!!
God bless you ❤️ you’re one in a million
God put her into this situation.
Your words made me cry....god bless you and your daughter. She will be better and better in the future.
My heart goes out to her. She just needed love and care. She's just a kid
@@doodleartlover erm what planet are u from and wtf you talking about?
Right dont feel bad and sorry for her do something other then a usless comment. Give her that love and care by getting her an apartment and food or start a GoFundMe for her.
It’s awful to think that there are “foster parents” and people out there who do this to kids or just anybody in general .... I don’t understand why people can’t just be normal and not f’ed up!! What is wrong with people...... 😩
@@doodleartlover u dont know that but you have been through it since u were young so i would understand why u are being a bitch about it
Baylee dm You know that every abuser was abused as a child too, don’t you. Abuse creates codependants and narcissists. The latter start abusing themselves when grown up. Your question is pretty easy to answer. It is important to find a way to filter out abusive foster parents savely.
How can I get a hold of this child? I would like to open my home to her. She’s so young. She could still be saved. She deserves a family.
If im not mistaken, I think you can email the person who does this channel, about certain peoples circumstances
@L S its not fixing anyone. When you're a homeless person going through bad things its called HELP.
@L S thanks for coming to a civilized agreement haha! And its ShyAnne** but thank you!
@L S no worries😊
L S who said anything about her being a project, or trying to fix anyone? You know nothing about me or my story. I have also spent my fair share of time in mental hospitals, “wilderness camps” (aka a place to send off troubled youth), in counselors offices, taking too many medications, and in treatment centers. I know better than most how deep issues go. None of that means she doesn’t deserve a family who cares about her, a home and bed to call her own and people who are willing to do the work to try to help her find happiness and peace in life. Why would you try to turn what I said into something negative? There’s absolutely no need for that..
I’ve noticed that in most of these videos, the interviewees are from a divorced, single parent, and foster care homes. It seems that being raised by two parents who don’t split up helps people tremendously in life.
I noticed that also. I also notice MArk always start with “ how was your childhood and did you have both parents?”
Step fathers are a problem!!!
Mother’s who don’t listen to their daughters are also an issue!
I think the problem isn’t splitting up, it’s disappearing. You can have a wonderful childhood if your parents get divorced but they both stay in the picture and want to be with you and raise you. The problem is that a lot of these people parents just go and get an abusive bf/gf, one of them doesn’t care about them, etc etc
Only if it's good parents. Two abusive parents aren't better than one.
It’s not always the family. You can have the best family and still get into shit. And you can have a fucked up childhood and learn from that and go a better route.
Sofia Almeida studies have proven that even if you’re raised by two separate parents that are involved in your life - you’re still psychologically affected.
I feel for her. I left at 15 years old, similar childhood experiences. Homeless till I was 17, got pregnant, she saved my life. I turned my whole life around. Finished school. Now at 23 years old my whole life is different. Dont give up! It can get better! Your not alone babe!
😊💖💖💖
You are inspiring, thank you for sharing
@@karenlee118 Thank you 💗
Glory be to God. ❤️I was a young mother, too. Having him was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
Single mom at 17....saved me from a lot of bad mistakes....til I was 23 and Jesus saved me from myself. God is so good!
This honestly made me cry... Noone deserves to go through this, nvm a 16 year old. I hope she finds happiness
I couldn't finish this video....I went straight to the comments just to see if it really gets that bad for people HER age..I have a 15 year old SMH
Yes it really does get this bad. 😔
bmcgmusic stop saying that there’s no ads on theses videos ..
bmcgmusic if you feel some type of way go volunteer and donate.. stop trolling on TH-cam
“You’re born alone and you die alone but you can’t live life alone” she has such a wisdom to her at such a young age but it’s so unfortunate that she had to come about it this way
absolutely
It’s amazing. Her thinking is deep for her age.
When the interview started, I assumed she was in her mid twenties/early thirties. And after she said she was 16, we watched her slowly turn into a child as the interview continued. 😔
Its pretty crazy. But im mostly distracted about how it looks like she has a boner the whole time. I know its an illusion but still lol
Lmfao
I’m willing to adopt you, I live in Utah. I’m a 30 year old single mom of two with a trauma filled background who knows what it’s like growing up with no support and abuse.
Yes pls contact Mark.
God bless you
I live in New Jersey, I was gonna offer a Home to Maddie as well. I wouldn't know where to start. There has to be better resources for children in these situations.
We as a Nation are in serious trouble with the Drugs, and The Alcohol.
Utah is a great place to grow up
I'm curious if you were ever able to get in touch with Mark about helping out this beautiful girl.
Innocent child broken by a broken system in a broken country
So sad, but so True! 😪
Couldn't agree with you any more!
DrQupax the systems is working as intended. Idk what system you think is broken? There’s a % of people who end of somewhere no?
+TopBilla 1
All countries are broken if you look at it like that. This is a part of life virtually anywhere. Parts of Russia and Eastern Europe are much worse. South America, Afica, and Asia can be unthinkable.
Gail Walker holy shit people will upvote anything that sounds deep. Dude there are nearly 70 million stray animals in the USA alone and 540 thousand homeless people. Tf are u talking about?
I'm a foster mommy, and this makes me so sad. We adopted our foster baby at 2, he's now 6. His first FOSTER mom abused him, she was horrible. His bio mommy just couldnt get out of her addiction, but she had a loving soul. We're in the process of adopting our 2 other foster babies (we've had then since 2 & 5). They are 7 & 10 now. I cant imagine life without them. They are amazing and so smart! We have 3 bio kiddos, so we have a large family. Yes, its crazy, but its a good crazy! Hard HARSH punishments should come down to ANYONE that harms a child. This young lady breaks my heart.
God bless you
I love this ❤️ I’m glad your kids have you.
Much love to you Katherine. Seriously. I lost my parents and I appreciate the gift you are giving and receiving.
Thank you for all you do!
Kudos to you...I think your ability to love fully may be anomalous to foster care at least from all the other interviewees who had fallen into that system and sharing the overall and specific negative aspects correlating the empirical into a/v vignettes.
Sad she doesn’t want to leave because of her Skid Row Family She only wants someone to Care about her 😔
She is probably the most genuine out of majority of the people Mark has interviewed. She acts so much older than 16. My heart breaks for her.
She talks about the people she calls family on skid row like they’re the only people who’s ever showed her kindness
I was a homeless street kid. No one is more vulnerable than a teenage girl. Everyday she is out there she is getting more abuse and trauma. Men are truly evil with homeless teenage girls. I wish they would force her into a group home. She would resent it, but she needs to be kept safe. The longer she spends there, the harder it will be for her to live a normal life. Get yourself to a safe place Maddie, you deserve better than the street. It feels exciting now, but it will just harm you. There are better ways to feel alive and free than living on the street. Take the help that's available, get an education and reach for your dreams. You could become a youth worker and make sure what happened to you ever happens to another young person. You could become the hero of your own story rather than the victim. I did that. You can too. Imagine how many people you could help. Love yourself girl, demand more if life than abuse, and I promise you, you will find something better.
god bless you
True
Dang... You just brought a tear to my eye.... ❤
16 years old girl living in a tent. How is this possible legally beyond all the other stuff?
I hope all immigrants see that this is the "soft white underbelly" of the United states. Just pay your taxes and stay in line. This country doesn't have morals.
Broken country
I left home at 16 and was emancipated so I could apply for subsidized housing. It happens.
@Thedude 404 haha. Ok kiddo. Like it wasn't already fucked up before him? Yeah. You're right. Fuckin dipshit. Always cherrypicking the facts so you can twist the narrative to fit your uneducated opinion.
@Sara Lol ! Look at kentucky ! Ohio meth capitol of the US !
Please help this young soul. She is struggling and underage. By the time she’s 25 she is going to be gone. You can sense she’s already disassociated.
Is there a way to help? These interviews make it seem hopeless...
@@kyleorr533 Exactly, we think the system will take care of them and people that foster or adopt are there but there aren't enough or there are those that to add to the children's problems. I think we need to make change. Just watching these videos kills me knowing nothing and nobody is there for them as it stands; and once I stop watching they are still living that life and it will keep happening to more people every generation until we care. When I am able I will help but I have a bad health condition atm. I met a girl who was 15 some time ago and she was so nice I have never forgotten her she was living on the streets because at home her mothers boyfriend was abusing her it broke my heart and I was too young and ignorant to be able to help her.
If Maddie is reading this, you are a warrior. You are a strong woman and brave. Don't give up, talk to a social worker, ask for help. We want to help
Looks like a "real life" version of Debbie from "Shameless".
Brooo
She looks nothing like her at all
I was just thinking that before I saw this comment lol
Omg deadass does
Yes
This poor child is so broken and just needs love and support. My heart breaks for her.
Very hard to believe she's 16. Life has definitely taken it's toll on this lost soul.
I don't believe it, unless crystal causes bloating in the face? She looks like she is 26 at least.
@@christiegroves well being out in the streets all day, drug use and probably a poor diet, will definitely take it's toll on your body.
@@DELL.ACNT. So true, just suspicious though. I mean she has no makeup on so you would think she would look under and we have seen where some of the people being interviewed are mentally ill, make up things or plain don't remember. Anyway- it doesn't matter, I hope she is safe and things change for her someday.
@@christiegroves Dont think she's lying. Drugs and that lifestyle hit women hard man.
@@viralbuthow000 I thought that was a picture of me your Icon as I use to go clubbing as Bowie's Alladin Sane often and have costumes etc. :) Yeah maybe, it's hard to tell, I get it drugs and sun and abuse.
Overdose at 12..This is heartbreaking.
“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s human connection.” 💞
I heard this quote and it resonated with my spirit. As a Drug and Alcohol counselor, I can’t put into words how true this is. 💛
💔 My heart breaks for this baby girl, my prayers are with her and I’m hoping we (me, you or anyone) can extend a hand and help her. God be with her, protect her God. 💞
Yea it's a TED talk called everything you know about addiction is wrong!!! It's so good.(where the quote came from)
I think Gabor Maté coined that phrase prior to the Ted Talk.
The quote is used by many therapists, counselors, etc. but I'm pretty sure it was by Johann Hari. It's based off a rat study back in the 70's referred to as "Rat Park" by Bruce K. Alexander. Very interesting study. Gabor Mate' focuses on childhood trauma being the main source of addiction.
Our foster system is broken. We have failed our children in America. When she said 16, I completely was emotionally gutted. So mature for her age. God bless her, and watch over her.
Girl i feel you. I am 15 and in the foster program currently, i was in tons of what you mentioned. rn now i am blessed to have a good foster mom. before the whole foster thing came into place i was abused in all the ways you were except they were my bio parents. Just know God loves you and will never leave your side. I send all my love.. xoxoxo
So glad you found sanction with a good family!
@@beanj580 aww thank you sm
I hope you’re doing well. You deserve it
and God bless you too, darlin
Think Of Us, a wonderful organization started by a dynamic young man, a former "foster care child" for foster care children to "transition" to a productive, independent (adult) life!!!
I'm sorry but what the hell is going on here?!! This poor child! How do people walk by this girl and not help her?!Please get her help Mark. Bless you. Her eyes are so very sad.
people probably dont know her age. She looks like an adult to me .
When I was a runaway at 13, I ran into a lot of young girls that ran away from their foster families. They told me to never get caught because I would end up in foster care and get molested. I heard it enough from young girls that in my young mind I just figured that Foster Care= molestation. I guess I wasn't that far off.
that's so sad and horrible
Mark, this interview almost killed me - Maddie has to be helped out of her current life.
This one tore me up. Lump in my throat the entire interview. Like my heart is in pieces. I hope that she makes it out. I hope Mark provided her with some resources where she can get some kind of assistance. Not foster care of course, but mental health services, substance abuse treatment something. Good luck, Maddie
me too
I pray he did
She feels close to these people that have been helping her because they are the only family she’s ever known that would help and it hurt her....it will be hard to replace that feeling that’s why as bad as that place is she’s willing to stay. It’s not the drugs it’s the acceptance.
The sad part is that they too are abusing her. She doesn't see it in all though. A perfect target whos life will be hellish if she stays at skid.
Most people on skid row dont stay for the people they stay for the drugs and they will do anything to get there fix sorry but it's the cold dark true of addiction anyone who is/was an addict or knows an addict understands it
@@stevenwilliams2334 that's not true. Most people on skid row are on drugs to medicate a mental disorder the government doesn't give a fu*k about.
I live on skid row a little
This breaks my heart, she’s so young & has been through so much in her short life. Wish I could give her a big hug & tell her that things will get better. Good luck Maddie!!
We all want to help
So sad you never know what people are going through god help her please
Will they get better for her though? Chances are they won't.
Nyla Rollins you gotta have hope!!
Okkokokkkok
Can’t this girl just walk into the mission and get help immediately? If she’s on skid longer she’s gonna end up like Amanda and others we’ve seen . Why don’t people take advantage of the programs 😢💔 the foster system seems so broken and full of predators it makes me so angry it’s supposed to help not hurt 😡
The foster care program is just a money grabbing venture, where those folks dont care at all about the kids other than the monthly stipend the government sends them, what a corrupt system
emeka okafor they adopted her after 2 years. That means they are not longer paid from the state.
If she does, she would be sent back to her home.
Right!!! Can’t there be mandatory processes to catch abuse in foster homes. Lie detectors, meetings with kids etc. something different has to be done!
My wife and I fostered kids for one year. It isnt easy. Its 13 per day per child. Our responsibility to feed, and help them any way possible. We had strict income amd housing qualifications to become foster parents as well as background and credit checks. Most if not all that we knew who fostered are pretty well off and do it out of sympathy. Also to correct Brittany you keep getting paid after adopting. Something else to consider is that some kids in the system have behavioral problems from their neglect. Typical methods of discipline are prohibited. I remember one boy got a nose bleed and smeared it all over the floor in anger. Another yelled in anger constantly. Most kids only stay a month or two and the parents get them back. They are almost always in need of health and dental care so its a lot of trips to the docs, and shopping for clothes (your responsibility btw). It takes way too much patience for most people to foster. We ended up pregnant and now have 2 daughters of our own but we remember that year very well.
This girl. There's something so special about her. We need to somehow save her before it's too late.
There’s something special about each person on here, equally.
@@juneplum3229 no,she seems kind
She was asking for help at the end.
I hope she gets the help she needs.
Shes very young and seems like a very nice girl. people will take advantage of her n Introduce her to more drugs, Sex trafficking ,etc. She seems to notice that her situation is bad and needs to change. I hope she gets help.
Pedro P yeah, her situation can get so much worse, since she’s so young.
you're so strong Maddie - don't give up on yourself xx
Makes me freaking sick. This world is going to hell. We have children getting taken to foster care because their parents are druggies and then they get molested and physically abused by adoptive families. I hate all of you so much. I hate this so much. She deserves better.
I cant wait to just die so i can stop living on this planet with monsters on it. This world is so sick.
Literally coming to earth has been by far the worst experience ive ever had. Yes there are good people but thats rare. I hate it here.
yasmine misanthropists unite! Lol
I hate to tell you this but all this pain and addiction is nothing new to the world .
@@yasmine1974 Honey, you need to find someone u feel safe w 2 tell all this to. Ur in dangerous water w so much deep pain. I attempt suicide several times, the last one @ age 50 was when I was hospitalized. Although, I should hv died, I wasn't successful & let me tell u, the climb back after such brokenness was terribly difficult. Please consider talking w a professional. U Deserve a Better quality of life. The crap will not go away but u'll b able 2 see the good & hv the strength 2 b able 2 help another human being who has been where u r. Please consider this.❤❤❤
That girl is already so emotionless. She’s already been thru a lot in her short 16yrs. Bless her heart ❤️
I can't even imagine how hard it must be to part ways with some of the people you interview. Just the thought of watching Maddie walk out the door after the interview makes my chest tight and uneasy.
Hoping all the "how can people walk by this girl and...." take a moment to ponder if there are runaways in their own cities and.....done any of the same things they're expecting these hypothetical people to do.
Not saying any one of you is going to solve anything. But don't be so naive that you don't go beyond the emotional response and act like "if I were there..."
You're not going to invite her to live with you if you were down there. Let's get that out the way. There are real things you can do. I encourage any one to look into them.
Absolutely. I laugh at all the comments I read about why can’t we help this person. Before you fall in love with Maddie or anyone else you see on my channel please be aware that there are hundreds of thousands more Maddies all across the country. Yes, in your city there are people with identical stories to these. If you haven’t met them it’s because you’re not interested in meeting them, not because they’re only in LA.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Exactly.
I see people everyday in Tulsa Oklahoma where I live that are homeless drug addicted and in the streets. One gentleman does the same panhandling routine 2 times a week just up the street from where I live. I didn't "fall in love with Maddie" but my heart broke when I heard her age. I also have volunteered a lot and talked to a lot of the homeless here. It's just the shear shock of her age and her mindset.
@@kendrapinkerton3991 That's why I narrowed my comment to not be about the people who were only commenting surprise at her age. Runaways fit right in to the 13-16 age range. Just hearing the word should automatically tell you some things about the person. But I know it will still can still come across as a surprise.
I just wanted some people to think some more about what they were saying.
@@SoftWhiteUnderbelly Sir, there are people that genuinely care about your subjects and any others like them who are not heard or seen. We do not point blame at you for their situation. We are also aware that this occurs not just in one place, in one state, or in one country. We certainly do not want anyone, especially children, nearby or far away, to have to live this way. We understand that there are plenty of people who want to shift blame to you because what they see and hear makes them angry, and the subject matter is so severe that they feel helpless at finding a solution. They will blame the people closest to the situation, believe they've had a hand at solving the problem and, ultimately, feel like they have some control over it all. Please be aware of and do not forget about the diversity of your audience. While some of us don't necessarily "fall in love" with them, we do understand that your subjects are living, breathing human beings (some being horrifyingly young) who are in some pretty alarming situations.
Being a father of two daughters this breaks my heart... I wish I could take her in and give her the love and care that she deserves!
that was difficult to watch
Yesss 😥
Yes it is very difficult. I’ll pray for her🙏
When she discusses the abuse from her foster parents you can just see the pain in her face. 😢💔
She said she was moved from her foster home went to live with her brother when she was 12 but then said she was sexuallyy by the foster parent from 8 to 15. Still sad though x
Oh my goodness. I have watched so many documentaries and interviews regarding drugs and homelessness but this video has really broken my heart! I literally just want to reach through the screen and give her the biggest hug and give her the childhood and life she always deserved! You can see she is such an intelligent, kind and beautiful soul! I really hope someone can give her the helps and love that she needs and deserves! I wish I lived nearby to help and give you the guidance and support you need! You still have your whole life ahead of you, don’t let this lifestyle consume you. You would be amazing advocate for other young children in similar situations! Love and strength xx
She needs a hug and a shoulder to cry on, on top of everything else of course
I feel you Maddie
Pray for you 🙏
So sad, just a kid. She is the same age as my daughter and I can't even imagine. 😢
Get this girl of the streets ASAP.
This was a tough one for me.
To hear a child explain the horrors of her traumatic childhood, the broken foster care system experience. I deeply hope she will get the right love and support group she so long ago deserves!
She definitely wanted to talk more.
@Susel she just got exploited again. He makes money off her story.
@Susel educate yourself before you assume. He does offer schooling and other things to help them such and rehabs.
@@spanishflyevh9606 this guy don't make shit off this chanel dude. TH-camrs make money from merch not just views. You don't know what your talking about
@Susel you're just a negative hater who's bagging on a man who's just tryna show the reality of people's worlds. What are you doing besides commenting negatively on a page that you obviously don't know about? Why don't you ask mark laita? Hell respond to you.
oh man... she is so smart. I hope and wish she'll find the way out and will stay on her own path..
It's heartbreaking. She WANTS to go to school. She WANTS to work. She has hope and a maturity beyond her years. She deserves a chance at a life and not one living in a tent as prey. I'm not saying that most people don't deserve chances, but she has such strong potential. Just think how different she might be if the right person took her in. Fingers crossed she makes her dreams come true.
She needs like a halfway house where she can be safe and go to school. I was her many years ago. I went on to get 2 college degrees and be a very successful person. Theres hope for her!
I always wonder where the “pro-lifers” are when it comes to skid row and other slums. Churches like Kenneth Copeland(with 17 private jets and multiple homes), Paula White, Andrew Womack, TD Jakes, Joel Olsteen, Joyce Meyers, and others who are filthy rich, are nowhere to be found. They could build homes but don’t. 🤔
Yeah they fucking suck
Or a government that takes care of other nations but lets this happen domestically.
Honestly to me it seems like pro-lifers only care about the kids until they are born. They just want women to go through pregnancy and childbirth and after that- fuck that kid, we don't care what happens to him/her... It's just my opinion though. As bad as it sounds, I think sometimes it's better to get an abortion, if you know you won't be able to take care your your baby, than let the kid struggle and turn into broken adult, creating more broken adults and it's this never ending cycle. So sad..
What about Hollywood or Beverly Hills? Full of millionaires.
@@judyhead3502 those millionaires aren't putting themselves in pedestals and talking about what is righteous or not, you know who is doing that? The pro lifers and the churches, if they are so good and right why don't they help people in need?
Eh Maddie, I SEE YOU!!! You absolutely ARE smarter and more mature than half of the adults around you. I have heard and I hope that it is true that you have received a ton of support since this video was posted, and I hope that that shows you that despite your experience in life, the world is also full of good people who will help you. You are a teacher to thousands of people now and I want to thank you for sharing your story with us.
She looks older because she has lived a life of abuse and mental health!! Imagine what she will look like in a few years! So so sad!
@Jelly belly I was thinking the same thing!!! Very rude..... probably took her already low self esteem lower! Smh at him
@Jelly belly Ppl can be unintentionally cruel with their words! But in all honesty who would ever say that to a young woman?! And you would think of all people that a teacher would say that to a student!! I'm sorry you had to go through that ☹️
@Jelly belly I dont think he meant it to as an insult or to be rude... I think it just came out that way because he was truly suprised and didn't realize it.
Wow. She is extremely self-aware and self-reflective, especially considering her, upbringing, if it even makes sense to use that word. Most people never never achieve this level of awareness of the world or themselves.
Miserable start at life, but she’s smart. I hope she makes it.
I’m going to create a change.org until we get stricter screening on foster parents until I see it happen!!!!!!!!
Yes! 😡
Please do I will def sign. Cause these foster parents getting away with too much
Count me in
Great Idea.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-strengthening-child-welfare-system-americas-children/
SOMEONE TELL HER ABOUT JOB CORPS FOR A SCHOOL AND JOB FOR FREEEEEE
Aww, It made me cry at the end, when you were wrapping up and she knew it was over and had to leave, like uh, I have to go back out there again. I want to help her so much so she can be in school sleep in a safe hotel room have meals and books and clean clothes . What’s the point if you cannot help this kid.
I will help her any way i can. She needs to get off the streets now. I’ll help if there is any way to get in contact with her
I hope love , I wish I could help her . All I can do is pray that God sends her hero’s and miracles! Thank you for offering help . I pray you prosperous 💜🙏
I was thinking the same thing - is there any way to reach Maddie?? @softwhiteunderbelly
Are you going to let her go Mark without at least pointing this girl in the right direction? It would be criminal to feed her back to the Wolves.
But, I think he might help these people even though he doesn't show that on videos. I know it's a crime to let her go, so he would never do something like that.
@@skinniestpumalol u don't know this guy. you've no idea what he'd do.
I am no expert however I can speak to this. If he reports her to any authority she will be returned to her legally adopted parents, or put into another foster home or some kind of halfway house. All this child has known is abuse. My BFF was in her shoes. Exactly. I tried to help her get away from her legally adopted Dad raping her. She had been in bad foster himes and her own Bio Dad a horrendous Alcoholic beat her senseless over and over. She stayed where she was Better the Devil you know. And endured the Rapes preferring school, food in the frig and no beatings. I suspect shelters would take issue with her age. Mark has already given over $150,000 to people to get them into rehab, into school, into shelter, into jobs. He is only one man and an Artist at that. Money a significant amount could rent her a motel room for a year, a bus pass, food pantry card and enrolled in GED class.Maybe into a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor thing.
the unhoused are not inherent harm. you do show your cards.
I don't understand how he can let underage children go :/ they are babies .
I volunteered at a food pantry for several years, and children just like Maddie passed through everyday. I began to feel like what I was doing was so insignificant. My home is too small to foster children and I can’t move. There are restrictions that are very limiting, yet we hear so many horror stories about these foster families. How do they get approval????? It’s insane.
You let her go? You can’t save everyone I get it but she’s a kid. Is there a Gofundme for her? I have to help
“good luck” smh
As recovering addict...when she's in the situation any money will go to drugs or her street "family" and the drugs they do
You know where she’s at. What have you done to help her?
What’s he going to do with her? Send her back to the foster system?
I’d do anything to take her in and show her real love and care. This breaks my heart. Praying for her sweet soul🙏🏻
She can be saved only being 16. The more I watched this I see that we all are only 1 pay check away from being where they are. Please appreciate what you have even if it its not what you want. You could have nothing. Never leave God and he can get you out of situation.
U have definitely spoken what many needed to hear. I tell my son often be grateful cuz God will give an individual a humble pill real quick.
You need to listen to a book called Rich Dad Poor Dad on TH-cam I used to feel the way you did about living paycheck-to-paycheck. I just wish I would have listened to this book 20 years ago.
@TayDeezy 408 you wont get an answer about that from these bible thumpers 🙄
My heart goes out to her. Thinking that a soulless entity as a government could provide love and care is at fault from the start. Sweden has the same problem with foster families. Not many goes through the system without lifelong open wounds. Not often talked about or confronted as opposed to the states.
Foster system is corrupt. My heart goes out to her. She is a child on the streets in the world like this. 💙💙
She's such a baby, she still says she's 16 1/2 years old. Poor thing, heart breaking!😭
I really cannot for the life of me understand how you can not only beat a child but also at the same time tell her repeatedly that you don't love her. I can't even imagine how alone and unwanted she must have felt her whole life. I hope she eventually meets some kind soul who can give her the acceptance and love she deserved from the start.
same
Maddie!!! I will come and get you right now. I live in Southern California and only an hour away. I will help you! No way a child should be on Skid Row!
Go get her. 💕
Help her please
Please get her safe 🙏
If I had the means, I would get her, too. I have a niece named Maddie, and they look similar...
This hurts my heart. I hope she gets help💖
Stephany
I.sure hope you found her and have her with you now??.I sure hope you weren't just big wigging yourself
It's so sad to see these young teens that were in foster care and now on the streets. Like their life hasn't been hard enough! 💔 Breaks my heart. 😥Something HUGE needs to change in the foster care system of America.
She is just a baby omg I wish I could find her and take care of her
Do it
Do better. Find a person in your community that you can reach. Help them discover their inner self which is mighty. Don't seek the biggest problems. Seek the person with the problem you are equiped to solve.
You cant save a run away kids he or she will run away again
Nature ! That’s not even true.
I just want to bring her home and give her unconditional love and support , she honestly deserves so much 😞
at 2:59 you can hear the shock and sadness in Mark’s voice when she says she 16. This just breaks my heart!!
damn...this kid needs a hug. someone help this child
Omg she’s my daughter age I wish someone can help her ASAP she’s to young
Love these late uploads! And your channel period. I would love to start something like this in San Bernardino.
She is the most likeable person I've seen on this channel, I want to sympathize with her more than anyone else.
Shes so sweet. She wants to talk and share things about herself 😢
This is a child. I really feel she needs a good home even if it’s for the last 2 years of her technical childhood. God please watch over and protect this baby. !!!
Cassandra Richardson if you think ‘god’ would ever help anyone going through this you’re strange
eve mockridge so you don’t believe in TMH because you see a young white girl struggling? Understood I hope you have a change of heart soon💙
You don't get it, first she does not have a home to go to, second god does not exist to help her, god never helps in situations like hers.
eve mockridge I think you’re the strange one tbh.
Mama Coffee it’s not a race thing at all actually. i was getting at how i think it’s
bizarre to say something like that when if god was to be watching over her already ... being omniscient and all that ... surely he wouldn’t want this to happen ? this is not ‘gods plan’ no one should have to go through what this girl is going through.
I'm really worried about her safety.
Shes lucky if she makes it out alive.
Poor kid, she seems so lost and wounded.
She didn’t seem like she wanted to leave. 😔 16 1/2 and so many have failed her already. Really hoping she can get help. This one was so hard.
What a smart, self aware girl. She’s gonna be ok. Someone please take her in.
i'm addicted to these interviews. They definitely keep me humble & greatful for what I have. My prayers go out to all of these broken souls.
A baby girl with a grown man's story💔😥 noone should endure this
just sitting here watching her makes me feel bad because she still a baby girl don't need to be in the streets hopefully she will be in better care
Can you guys imagine this girl, beautiful long blonde hair, getting ready to graduate college. She could have everything. She reminds me of my cousin who was abused. I thank my lucky stars I had an okay parent. I still suffer a little like her but we will never be the best version of ourselves. Child abuse will destroy a child. I hope to see my babies flourish... break the chain
Your childhood plays a big role in how your future can be influenced. It is so sad she can not live a normal teenage life. I hope we can get an update from her soon. I will pray for Maddie she seems so sweet and strong!
indeed, having decent parents is the real game changer. I know if she had parents worth a damn she could be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, nurse whatever she wanted. Instead she was placed with momsters
Having watched the follow-up with Maddie first, it's startling to see the changes in her in such a short period of time. She's so broken and wants to be loved so badly and accepted. Breaks my heart.
This is a broken child and you can look at her and tell that her whole life has been hell. This is just one child out of millions that the system has failed. I know states claim that they don’t have enough funds to do a better job at protecting these children so we in the communities need to step up. If you see or hear of any child abuse please do something about it.
She just needed her mother’s unconditional love. That was all. I will pray for you Beautiful girl ❤️🌈🦋 Sending you a rainbow of hope from Australia
These videos are helping remind me that I'm still able to feel some very important things. Painful to watch sometimes but they elicit emotions that have maybe become rare to me. I have to thank you for that. This is important work Mark...Thank you for making it available on TH-cam. Best place for it I think. To be frank, thanks to everyone.
I hope she finds her way, she's smart, wise and strong. I wish all the best for her.