Thank you so much for continuing to share with us. As a special education teacher, I would not be surprised if Jay was on the spectrum, in addition to his mental illness. They can go hand in hand and his “quirks” seem to look like ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). With that said, he obviously is very high functioning and it has nothing to do with his intelligence. Please keep sharing. As someone who also suffers with severe anxiety, I’m rooting for you both!
I’ve thought the same thing when it comes to Jay. I absolutely adore these strangers and keep them in my prayers. Having worked in the educational field, I’ve seen students who are on the spectrum that have some similar components as Jay. However, I can tell he is completely intelligent. And so observant. I admire those qualities. :)
@@jesandjayAgree that boy has Some sort of Adhd ,,Autism and as a result is in that terrible depression,, I had a child in grade 3 who displayed loads of symptoms years later i saw him he is in a deep depression that some people see as he is crazy in the head ,My heart hurts as i see him on tye streets walking and in this state of robotic existence
I admire your humble transparency. You are very well spoken and give a glimpse into a world where most know nothing about. Please continue to share even if you feel it isn’t camera worthy.
I can relate to being totally job driven. I drove myself to the brink because of it and lost it all. I used that drive in me to get myself back out of the mess. I know you will make it.
I suffer from depression and anxiety, too. It's very helpful for me to work. It keeps my mind busy and from thinking too much. We all need a bit of social interaction as well.
It’s expensive as hell here in DC as well. My now husband and I have been on the verge of homelessness a few times due to having only one income because I have very active SLE lupus and severe MDD and could not work for years. We just found inexpensive rooms for rent usually around $600 a month it was hard to find even those because ppl don’t like renting to couples for some reason. Thankfully after 2 years of doing that and really working on myself Ifelt well enough to work a where I could sit all day. I got a good job and now we are in our first apt. It small in not the best area but it’s ours and we are so so grateful. We worked hard and struggled to get here but we all had to start somewhere. I know you guys can and will make it!
I'm new to your channel,and I'm praying for you both. I to suffer from mental illness, and suffer from agoraphobia, and I understand everything your saying. If you ever want to come to Wisconsin, you both have a place here. ❤I've also lived in motel,close to being on street,but met my husband during that time,and he found a really good job.
Thinking of the both of you! I know your in the car until the 17th and I want you to know I pray for you both every night for better things to come your way. Something's gotta give one day just keep your heads up. I know it's very hard, but please don't let go of faith!
I follow you on TikTok ❤. I’m sorry you’re going through this😢. The only way out is finding someone you can stay with so you can get back on your feet. Rent a room? I bet that’s expensive too. Hang in there❤❤
You’re def spreading awareness that people who have jobs and careers can become homeless too! I’ll be praying for you both. It breaks my heart you have to be homeless and have mental illness. You both seem so kind and compassionate and intelligent. I was hit by a drunk driver and many other ‘turn of events’. I can say hang in there because some things get better and life can have joy. Sending lots of love and hugs and peace and comfort and hoping you get a home and people donate so you can get a car. ❤😊❤
Jess I feel for you and Jay . I try to tell people that not all homeless people are drug addicts or mentally ill . Skid row in Los Angeles and Hollywood , the cameras show the worse of the worse . Also some people want to live that way . I knew a couple of them many years ago . I was a throw away kid and was homeless in Hollywood and was basically on the Blvd a lot . This was in the sixties . They had crash pads , basically other young people helping youngsters and homeless . They also had communes . Just living off the land , planting your own food ect . Peace and love . But it’s so different now and more dangerous. Although it was still dangerous ! I was young in the era of Manson . So those young people getting caught in the madness of that crazy man . Cult like as they come to worship that idiot . I wasn’t on the streets when Manson had his people kill . So always danger ‼️. There are a lot of homeless people all ages . I think there must be a solution for it , if these billionaires and millionaires would put their heads together and donate for villages or something !! America needs to help people . I spent 4 years from age 15 to 19 . Hollywood and San Francisco . My grandmother was my Mom and when she passed , I was not allowed to attend her burial and I wasn’t wanted . I was an illegitimate child , my birth Mom was 16 . I thought she was my sister . I rarely saw her . It was a shock when I found this out by a very unkind relative .. long story !! To long to tell . I see people in their RV’s living out in the desert parked , people who have children sometimes . They were displaced during Covid lock downs ! Lost their homes and everything they had . Too bad you and Jay do not have an RV to live in and Park . It’s hard struggling and trying to make it . I struggle with disorders as well . My PTSD came from my husband Suicide in 2007 . The bottom fell out from underneath me ! Totally unexpected ! But again that is a long story that involved Alcoholism . I had to become a new and I was already taking meds for clinical depression and anxiety, panic attacks agoraphobia. My faith kept me above water 💦 even when I didn’t realize it . Praise God . Many times I was angry after the loss of my husband ! I blamed God . I was told it’s alright to be angry with God , he can take it ‼️ I hope you keep sharing your story and you get monetized. A lot of people make pretty good money !! Look at Christina Randall’s you tube !! She went to Prison . She tells her story . But she has been doing it for a long time ! You would be shocked how much she makes ! Look up How much Christina Randall makes ? I was blown away . !! So keep doing watch your doing . ! If I could help I would . I also have a mentally ill 48 yr old son ,He became ill at 16 . I have cared for him all his life . I do care and I pray for you . Get Jay to get a diagnosis ! He should have medical , Medi-cal , Health net . My Son does . My Son barely talks like Jay and when he does , very hard to understand . He also is very calm and a sweetheart . But needs help in every day life . He is not as functional as Jay . Hugs . Something good will come ! Don’t Ever give up !!
Also Jess , a lot of very intelligent people have quirks and act differently . Remember that . Hold your heads up ! Your beautiful People . ♥️☮️ Your helping people to understand homelessness.. and the struggles . Doing so is helping others and yourself . Never be Quiet . Good People . 💜☮️
Oh my goodness you such a beautiful person. May I ask in Ontario Canada were I live we have housing if your on a low income. So like rent to income. Um rent supplement. Such things like this . Of course there is a waiting list . You both seem like fighters. I know I have severe falbromialiga and anxiety with depression. Please stay strong. I'm so happy i found your channel. All my love Ottawa Ontario Canada ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. By the way I think your both very nice people. I think you make Jay very happy. As Jay makes you happy. Lol so sorry one last thing . Lol. I loved Lambchop . Sherri Louis 😂😂😂❤❤❤
I appreciate your transparency. it sounds like you have a form of PTSD called COMPLEX PTSD....it comes from dealing with multiple times of dealing with trauma. One aspect of it is emotional dysregulation (crying easily). I have this so what you are dealing with seems extremely familiar to me. Something that is helpful for the anxiety is manipulating the vagus nerve. th-cam.com/video/zUx5kLFyx-M/w-d-xo.html Jes, has Jay ruled out autism? There are high functioning, very smart people who get sensory overload, are extremely quiet, prefer to be alone most of the time because dealing with people can be exhausting...etc Maybe he already had that ruled out but since you were thinking he should be re-evaluated, ask him if he was ever checked for that? Something else that was helpful to me is realizing when my blood sugar was going up and down it made my anxiety worse...course, listen, life is more than enough to make us anxious. You had a tough job, and now, you are coping with another tough situation. I am truly wishing you the best.
Hi, yes I do have complex PTSD, thank you for the link to the video. Jay has not been evaluated for Autism as far as I know, but it is something we have considered. Thank you for the kind words
I only found you a few days ago , this video explains a lot more , I suffer depression & realky really bad anxiety, I feel so sad for you , is tgere any help you can get from mental health teams to help with accommodation for you both , you shouldn't be on the streets , I know it's happening a lot all over , I'm in the UK it's the same here , but we do have help if we go fir ut , sending hugs to you both ❤️
Hi there, i was going to let you know, I love your videos. Yall are great and strong and very intelligent. I was wanting to know can you show how you make the salad you were eating in this video, sounds good. Have y'all thought about making mukbang videos. anyways take care.
One day you will look back and say omg we made it. I send my most positive vibes
I hope so!
You're spot on; the mental-trauma of being in constant survival-mode during homelessness
Its so crazy and something I didn't expect
Thank you so much for continuing to share with us. As a special education teacher, I would not be surprised if Jay was on the spectrum, in addition to his mental illness. They can go hand in hand and his “quirks” seem to look like ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). With that said, he obviously is very high functioning and it has nothing to do with his intelligence. Please keep sharing. As someone who also suffers with severe anxiety, I’m rooting for you both!
Thank you :)
I’ve thought the same thing when it comes to Jay. I absolutely adore these strangers and keep them in my prayers. Having worked in the educational field, I’ve seen students who are on the spectrum that have some similar components as Jay. However, I can tell he is completely intelligent. And so observant. I admire those qualities. :)
@@HeatherMarie75 I agree completely!! I think he’ll feel empowered after he learns more about himself too. I would imagine not knowing takes a toll!
@@jesandjayAgree that boy has Some sort of Adhd ,,Autism and as a result is in that terrible depression,, I had a child in grade 3 who displayed loads of symptoms years later i saw him he is in a deep depression that some people see as he is crazy in the head ,My heart hurts as i see him on tye streets walking and in this state of robotic existence
I admire your humble transparency. You are very well spoken and give a glimpse into a world where most know nothing about. Please continue to share even if you feel it isn’t camera worthy.
Thank you, that means a lot.
You guys are doing a great job sharing information on homelessness that most people wouldn’t know 💙
Thank you :-)
I can relate to being totally job driven. I drove myself to the brink because of it and lost it all. I used that drive in me to get myself back out of the mess. I know you will make it.
I hope so , every day is a bit of improvement
I suffer from depression and anxiety, too. It's very helpful for me to work. It keeps my mind busy and from thinking too much. We all need a bit of social interaction as well.
Yes being bored makes me more anxious sometimes . I agree about the social interaction but I can personally only handle so much 😆
I agree 100%. I can only take so much social interaction as well. I work from home 3 days per week. The 2 days I go in is enough interaction for me.
It’s expensive as hell here in DC as well. My now husband and I have been on the verge of homelessness a few times due to having only one income because I have very active SLE lupus and severe MDD and could not work for years. We just found inexpensive rooms for rent usually around $600 a month it was hard to find even those because ppl don’t like renting to couples for some reason. Thankfully after 2 years of doing that and really working on myself Ifelt well enough to work a where I could sit all day. I got a good job and now we are in our first apt. It small in not the best area but it’s ours and we are so so grateful. We worked hard and struggled to get here but we all had to start somewhere. I know you guys can and will make it!
I hope so! Glad you made it
@@jesandjay I’m glad I get to watch you make it. ❤️
Always thinking of you guys keep pushing. Thank you for being so real I’m rooting for you two! ❤
Thanks ciera!
I'm new to your channel,and I'm praying for you both. I to suffer from mental illness, and suffer from agoraphobia, and I understand everything your saying. If you ever want to come to Wisconsin, you both have a place here. ❤I've also lived in motel,close to being on street,but met my husband during that time,and he found a really good job.
Some place some where in this you have got to find some gratitude!!
Keep going, keep sharing. May your efforts bring you & Jay closer to your personal goals.
Millionaires one day ( without or without social media) I feel it ! :-)
praying for you guys. Just found your channel today. God can help you guys. I love the homeless community.
What a difference you can make sharing your journey ! Thank you for sharing, your community will grow quickly.
Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you for sharing your journey so far. I know there will be good days and bad days but I truly believe that better days are ahead.
Thank you so much!
Thinking of the both of you! I know your in the car until the 17th and I want you to know I pray for you both every night for better things to come your way. Something's gotta give one day just keep your heads up. I know it's very hard, but please don't let go of faith!
Thank you
Agree! Ken’s dressing is good on pasta salad!
yumm
Thank you for sharing your story this evening. I haven’t seen you on tik tok. This explained a lot. You are not alone.
Thank you!
I follow you on TikTok ❤. I’m sorry you’re going through this😢. The only way out is finding someone you can stay with so you can get back on your feet. Rent a room? I bet that’s expensive too. Hang in there❤❤
Thank you!
❤ sending positive thoughts ❤
Praying for you both 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you
You’re def spreading awareness that people who have jobs and careers can become homeless too! I’ll be praying for you both. It breaks my heart you have to be homeless and have mental illness. You both seem so kind and compassionate and intelligent.
I was hit by a drunk driver and many other ‘turn of events’. I can say hang in there because some things get better and life can have joy.
Sending lots of love and hugs and peace and comfort and hoping you get a home and people donate so you can get a car. ❤😊❤
Thank you so much. We are hoping to change the stereotype! And also hoping people will follow our journey (hopefully) up!
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for watching
I love you both so much!
Awwww shucks!
Jess I feel for you and Jay . I try to tell people that not all homeless people are drug addicts or mentally ill .
Skid row in Los Angeles and Hollywood , the cameras show the worse of the worse .
Also some people want to live that way . I knew a couple of them many years ago .
I was a throw away kid and was homeless in Hollywood and was basically on the Blvd a lot .
This was in the sixties . They had crash pads , basically other young people helping youngsters and homeless .
They also had communes . Just living off the land , planting your own food ect . Peace and love .
But it’s so different now and more dangerous.
Although it was still dangerous ! I was young in the era of Manson .
So those young people getting caught in the madness of that crazy man . Cult like as they come to worship that idiot .
I wasn’t on the streets when Manson had his people kill .
So always danger ‼️.
There are a lot of homeless people all ages .
I think there must be a solution for it , if these billionaires and millionaires would put their heads together and donate for villages or something !!
America needs to help people .
I spent 4 years from age 15 to 19 .
Hollywood and San Francisco .
My grandmother was my Mom and when she passed , I was not allowed to attend her burial and I wasn’t wanted . I was an illegitimate child , my birth Mom was 16 . I thought she was my sister . I rarely saw her .
It was a shock when I found this out by a very unkind relative ..
long story !! To long to tell .
I see people in their RV’s living out in the desert parked , people who have children sometimes .
They were displaced during Covid lock downs ! Lost their homes and everything they had .
Too bad you and Jay do not have an RV to live in and Park .
It’s hard struggling and trying to make it .
I struggle with disorders as well . My PTSD came from my husband Suicide in 2007 . The bottom fell out from underneath me ! Totally unexpected ! But again that is a long story that involved Alcoholism .
I had to become a new and I was already taking meds for clinical depression and anxiety, panic attacks agoraphobia.
My faith kept me above water 💦 even when I didn’t realize it . Praise God .
Many times I was angry after the loss of my husband ! I blamed God .
I was told it’s alright to be angry with God , he can take it ‼️
I hope you keep sharing your story and you get monetized.
A lot of people make pretty good money !!
Look at Christina Randall’s you tube !!
She went to Prison . She tells her story . But she has been doing it for a long time !
You would be shocked how much she makes !
Look up How much Christina Randall makes ? I was blown away . !!
So keep doing watch your doing . ! If I could help I would . I also have a mentally ill 48 yr old son ,He became ill at 16 . I have cared for him all his life . I do care and I pray for you .
Get Jay to get a diagnosis ! He should have medical , Medi-cal , Health net . My Son does . My Son barely talks like Jay and when he does , very hard to understand . He also is very calm and a sweetheart . But needs help in every day life . He is not as functional as Jay .
Hugs . Something good will come ! Don’t Ever give up !!
Thank you for your encouragement
Aloha just came across your channel first time watching frim Honolulu Hawaii 🌺👋 much blessings 🙏❤️
Thank you!
i'm rooting for yall❤
Thank you!
Also Jess , a lot of very intelligent people have quirks and act differently . Remember that . Hold your heads up ! Your beautiful People . ♥️☮️ Your helping people to understand homelessness.. and the struggles .
Doing so is helping others and yourself . Never be Quiet .
Good People . 💜☮️
Thank you
Oh my goodness you such a beautiful person. May I ask in Ontario Canada were I live we have housing if your on a low income. So like rent to income. Um rent supplement. Such things like this . Of course there is a waiting list . You both seem like fighters. I know I have severe falbromialiga and anxiety with depression. Please stay strong. I'm so happy i found your channel. All my love Ottawa Ontario Canada ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. By the way I think your both very nice people. I think you make Jay very happy. As Jay makes you happy. Lol so sorry one last thing . Lol. I loved Lambchop . Sherri Louis 😂😂😂❤❤❤
😃thank you for your kind words and welcome to our account!
I appreciate your transparency. it sounds like you have a form of PTSD called COMPLEX PTSD....it comes from dealing with multiple times of dealing with trauma. One aspect of it is emotional dysregulation (crying easily). I have this so what you are dealing with seems extremely familiar to me. Something that is helpful for the anxiety is manipulating the vagus nerve. th-cam.com/video/zUx5kLFyx-M/w-d-xo.html Jes, has Jay ruled out autism? There are high functioning, very smart people who get sensory overload, are extremely quiet, prefer to be alone most of the time because dealing with people can be exhausting...etc Maybe he already had that ruled out but since you were thinking he should be re-evaluated, ask him if he was ever checked for that? Something else that was helpful to me is realizing when my blood sugar was going up and down it made my anxiety worse...course, listen, life is more than enough to make us anxious. You had a tough job, and now, you are coping with another tough situation. I am truly wishing you the best.
Hi, yes I do have complex PTSD, thank you for the link to the video. Jay has not been evaluated for Autism as far as I know, but it is something we have considered. Thank you for the kind words
You will get through this i just know it. ❤
On to bigger and better soon hopefully!
You're on your way to success ❤
I hope so!
Look rent one of those uhaul cargo vans for 19.00@ day along the times!!
I only found you a few days ago , this video explains a lot more , I suffer depression & realky really bad anxiety, I feel so sad for you , is tgere any help you can get from mental health teams to help with accommodation for you both , you shouldn't be on the streets , I know it's happening a lot all over , I'm in the UK it's the same here , but we do have help if we go fir ut , sending hugs to you both ❤️
Thank you for your kind words.
Hi there, i was going to let you know, I love your videos. Yall are great and strong and very intelligent. I was wanting to know can you show how you make the salad you were eating in this video, sounds good.
Have y'all thought about making mukbang videos.
anyways take care.
It's literally super easy! As far as mukbang, we cant afford to eat that much food in one sitting :-)
@@jesandjay I would love to see you make it.
You should do ASMR 😊 you have a soothing voice.
😮💜
Are you afraid of leaving Jay alone if you go back to work?? Are you afaird of separation
Yep, both crippled mentally
Are you going live tonight?
you def need to look into disability for yourself..
That’s a great hassle. I would definitely see if your car is ok. I know what it’s like when they tow the car. It suck’s
We check on it when we are able to get out there!
@@jesandjay 👍🏻
Seems like you should qualify for disability benefits too.
I might, or I should say I most likely do.