Homeless Man Was a Lawyer for 33 Years and Is Now on the Streets of Washington DC
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2018
- Last night I met a wonderful homeless man. Bruce is kind and gentle with simple desires. His first wish all he asked for was a warm bed without bedbugs!
After Bruce gave permission for the interview, I started to record. It was cold, and snow was coming down. The camera lens and equipment I used is for stationary interviews, so when Bruce began to move, I just followed along the best I could. A bit of this is out of focus, and this production sure is not the best. Bruce's umbrella kept hitting me and the camera. I was worried about him as we crossed the streets a few times positioned myself to block traffic.
To keep authenticity and integrity, we never edit interview videos, so anything and everything is there - mistakes and all. I decided to upload this because I really enjoyed talking to Bruce and wanted to share that experience with you.
More importantly, Bruce has physical challenges and should be in housing. People see homeless men and women like Bruce and never get to know their stories. Our work is not to show you there is homelessness because we all know there are people living on the streets. Our work is to educate the public that homeless people are humans. They are real people.
Bruce was a lawyer for 33 years. After his wife died of brain cancer, he ended up homelessness. He traveled to Washington DC to see his daughter. She would not have anything to do with him. Bruce has lived in a homeless shelter for the last two years.
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UPDATE: I just took Bruce to lunch. In this video, he asked a few times if he'd see me tomorrow. I always do my best to keep my word so I went and found him and took him to lunch. He wanted to mostly talk about politics. here are a few photos twitter.com/invisiblepeople/status/976545499854573569
I will keep this man in my thoughts and prayers.
Its it just me or are these profiles getting more depressing and disturbing all the time...truly tough to take .definitely need to take action on behalf of these people who are suffering so greatly!
You are so inspiring 😭👍 keep up the good work!!!!
I'm a faithful subscriber, because I believe in the work you do.ur an amazing human being God bless you.
Is that a veggie burger? Lol
These "Invisible" people are far more interesting than the 'visible' types we are bombarded with.
turn off your TV
Spoiled ppl in America need to wake up! If you don't want to lift a finger to help out? And you want to sit back and laugh! Well don't think that the hand of God can't come down and throw all your possession's around like Tonka Toys! Read Revilations in the Bible!
@@debracolter4693 The edited bibleblahblahblah book doesn't control Mother Nature. She laughs when you pray to god, yet won't move to somewhere that tornadoes don't have a season. LOL
@@pohakumana4288 whatever! I got my own beliefs and you have yours.
@@debracolter4693 I prefer knowledge to beliefs in magical thinking.
This guy doesn't even seem bothered by the fact that he is homeless. His only discomfort seems to be that his wife has passed.
It's like that when you lose someone who is your world. Everything else is just stuff, like background noise by comparison.
@@alexanderadavar6439 exactly! He didnt care anything except his wife, so the world without her seemed meaningless, so he didnt care that he was homeless... Although people around him accept him as homeless person, but he doesnt feel that.he just feels himself unhappy brcause he lost a loved one...
He didn't care to get ran over by the bus... look between the lines, it's not all verbal.
When you experience true love and lose it, anything else you lose is really nothing in comparison.
Luigui 707 most homeless like living free, gives them more money for drugs and alcohol
"Can I go home?"
Man that fucking crushed me. I remember being homeless after my mom abandoned me in high school and all I ever wanted was to go home, never found it so I slowly started to build one.
I am personal support worker/ care giver. I am not in the US, i wish i could take Bruce and care for him. God please take care of him.
@Roy St John he need it more help
He mentioned several times was very cold and wanted to cross streets to go to he’s place
For sure he need it a hot drink and hot meal at least that moment and just help to get to safe place to stay warm the night
Yes didn’t liked he was just followed to asked him questions
At he’s age in the cold all wet
I imagine he was feeling pretty bad
I wish I can help him out
I hope at this day he found help
Someone alse helped him out
This hurts very muchh!!
Wow. Some mom 😔💔
My mom abandoned me at 10. That hollow feeling of fear and worthlessness has never left me. Im 56 now and I just lost my housing and my car and have have been bouncing around on peoples couches etc. I feel like I'm 10 again. horrible. I think about ending it everyday .This country is cold hearted.
@@michaelfinley4440 mite not mean much but i hope things get better man. i suffer from those same internal thoughts too. one day we wont suffer ever again.
I’ve been looking for this man! A year ago I saw this man at the bus stop in downtown dc in front of the d6 bus stop I just started working in Georgetown and I wasn’t driving at the time cause my car wasn’t working so I was catching the metro it was cold and yucky out and I stopped to get coffee once I realized I missed the bus and I had another 20 minutes he looked cold so I offered to get him something and I learned a lot about him everyday I made it my business to come at 8:30 to spend my 20 minutes with Bruce and our coffees while I waited on the bus he was funny and had a lot of stories to tell one day I came and I haven’t seen him since I hope he is okay I brought him a coat and a bag of toiletries cause he said he didn’t have any back at the shelter I even went to 2nd and d shelter and looked for him speaking to him made me realize that all homeless ppl want is people to care enough with out judgement and to be treated as humans no matter what they are going threw I hope he is alright
You’re a wonderful person. God bless you
Ania Nowak I have a wonderful mom, she taught me not to judge and to sow into others as I would want someone to sow into me , I have to give that credit to her Ma’am 🙏🏾
thefashionmizfit Wonderful mama and daughter
I love you for this. You're his friend and I'm sure it means so much to him. I truly hope as well that Bruce is okay. Keep us updated please and God bless you
Miss Lovejoy I wish that I could I have tried finding him with no avail I still have the stuff in my car I ride that way to work just in case I see him I haven’t seen him at all
Loosing his wife affected him deeply, I pray that his life turns around
Sharron needles do you think that why when after his wife died and he went looking down his daughter that she allegedly wanted nothing to do with him?
Sharron needles maybe he was a clerk or admin staff in a lawyers office or maybe there was no wife and no job. Maybe on the run or ex con?
Sharron needles you don’t get a pension if you run a private practice. Some lawyers work for passion projects for very little money. Even if this guy isn’t a lawyer there are many who are and homeless. Poor financial decisions, legal or medical troubles could cause anyone to go homeless.
@Sharron needles He said he was a lawyer,so he must be....It's possible.
Pray doesnt help!!!!
I've been watching several of these interviews and one thing most have in common is a broken heart.
True.
Yet they have wisdom at the same time.
One thing in common is they are all men and supposedly patriarchy. You’d expect most homeless to be women
I agree.
Angel Nafeesa You feel? Women have all kinds of shelters and support.
This is the first person I’ve seen that asks back, “Who are you?”.
Go figure, he's a lawyer lol.
:))))))
It took the Lawyer to ask ? Who are you and state your business lmao - God bless this man
Probably because he already tells people who he is before the video but this is the only dude who forgot because he’s drunk or whatever
I’m literally crying I pray god put him in a better place with a home and a pet that he can love and love him too
😘
🤗
Its not nice , but dont forget, thinks like this dont happen in 1 day ..and if you dont want to be homeless you dont have to . REMEMBER , its always the same weak People!
@@dowestern6729 I certainly hope you don't become one of those weak people, since you seem to have all the answers. That's a very prideful, and crass statement, and pride always comes before a fall.
Very Kind commentary
"my wife died of brain cancer...... Can I go home?"
Jesus Christ man. How much heartbreak can one person take?
The Retreat He appears completely lost, literally and figuratively, after losing his wife. Utterly heartbreaking.
Unless we can confirm his claims about his life, it’s all speculative. People like this get to the point where they lie to get sympathy to get a few dollars. It’s just when someone becomes delusional .
Very sad indeed.
This man Bruce needs not just a home, but so counselling program to help him cope.
Do NOT use Gods name as a swear word...the Bible says there are no mockers in Heaven...
"They got money for wars but can't feed the poor."
-Tupac
So true
The war is on the homeless.
Another puppet for the system, if you do not know that then you are another piece for the problem.
@Wise Guy True. Giving poor people money or charity has only created welfare dependents who still cannot or will not do anything to take themselves out of poverty.
We are here to help each other. I love this man. He's so honest in his actions. And words. Humble. US needs more affordable housing to give these people HOPE. Crying here.
CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A UPDATE ON BRUCE? I WISH HE IS IN A GOOD STATE AND ALIVE 😢❤️
My mom passed from cancer too, and my dad is in a similar place. He gave up, lost his apartment, and ended up living in his truck. My sister and I help him when we can but he's so stubborn he won't take much from us. After 3 years he finally got his stuff together, quit drinking, and found 2 jobs. I'm really proud of him and I hope he can get his own place soon.
I feel for Bruce, losing the love of your life really tears you apart.
Thank you for not neglecting your dad and still help and support him. I feel so sad and bad for Bruce because his ingrate daughter doesn't have yours and your sister's good hearts and love and care for your dad. ❤
God loves you, give your life to Him
@@annabellemoore4214 Just because of this comment I'm going to specifically NOT do that. Cheers!
Humans are such fragile things. All it takes is one crisis. Never take anything for granted.
Depends on the country. America doesn't take care of its vulnerable very well.
Your life can fall apart pretty easily no matter where you live given the right situation. You might think you're safe, but you are not.
That's what I keep telling people!
@@damienholland8103 U.SA is led by proper d!cks. What can you expect from people who in the past for fun cut Indians hands off?
I have know of MANY individuals who LOST everything trying to PAY for medical to save a loved one.
People don’t understand that sometimes you hurt so bad that it’s more painful living then dying..
Than
that’s why i believe this man of homelessness. he starts crying after he talks about his wife, he’s almost completely blind and has problems with his leg. it’s very believeable
I heard a few months ago a doctor doing a Ted Talk about being with people in their last days of life.
He said they never seemed terrified about it. They were at a peace and ease before passing.
What he did say will forever be in my head - It’s not dying that is the hard part but rather living that’s the hardest.
I do t know too many dead people who I can ask if it was painful to die
Just saying
@@tanyathompson2396 if you live a hard life dying should be eazy
IM SO GLAD YOU KEPT YOUR PROMISE, and met the lawyer the next day!! I imagine it was the highlight of his week!!! You showed such respect for this homeless man!! Mark you have so much empathy for homeless people! You are one of a kind!!
A real HERO!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇🥇
Learn from this video..plese be more care to your old family..they had work hard for you before..
Exactly.
It's their culture
You didn't watch "Homeless at 9, abused at 11" ? WTF you talking about, mate?
amen!!!
food for thought: lawyers, surgeons, judges, nurses, accountants, etc., are not immune to mental illness.....
I do aggree with that
They are more susceptible to it. It what they see and what they do. To help other's
😢😢😢
I find many of them have it more severely but they can hide it better and they have the resources to continue to disguise it :(
MANY (not all) have drug issues , drinking problems, cheat on their spouses, have poor relationships with their kids, etc. it’s sad.
MOST EDUCATED ARE BROKEN DOWN, THEY DO MAKE GOOD MONEY BUT THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSIC9AL HEALTH IS SHOT. ASHAMED TO SAY BUT I HAVE WORKED AND KNOW MANY OF THEM AND HOW THEY GO OWN LIKE THY DO IS BECAUSE OF THE
MONEY & RESPONSIBILITY.
THEY ARE VERY SICK ADDICTICS AND MAINLY ACHOLI CS.
This breakers my heart. I’m a lawyer. We think of the homeless as those who have a defect in them, but we don’t realize it can happen to any of us. Tragedy can destroy us on an instant. It can happen to any of us.
Stuart Hughes I don’t get this logic.. if someone has a defect in them, shouldn’t they be even more looked after by society? Like the disabled, the infirm and the old .. no one deserves to be on the streets. I don’t understand why people sympathise more if the homeless person was a doctor/lawyer/teacher etc. It overlooks the point that every person deserves love and shelter, ‘defective’ or not.
Educated are the worst judges of the lot and put obstacles in the way of people doing what they want , go get a life Stuart you are full of it
Mental health is a stigma. People rather LOOK successful rather than being successful within. Money won’t solve your issues. The “American dream” can be snatched away at any moment.
People need to humble themselves and realize their bank account and degrees won’t follow them after death.
@@kittynakamoto2449 few things in this world can break a man, but when it happens..... it WILL put you on your ass. Everyone is different but it can definitely happen to even Doctors.
@@alchemxstxavier5225 One thing I have discovered in my life is money doesn't buy you happiness. We have to stop putting rich people on a pedestal because most of them don't deserve it. They really are just people that inherited money or self made. The nicest rich people I've ever known were self made. They were kind to people because people helped them become successful. After losing 56 people in 22 yrs I can say the last thing you're thinking about on your death bed is Not money..
Im crying 2 min in. The pain of losing his wife still haunts him. Jesus set him free.
Jesus? Again bring religion to every place... what a low life
@@boimlol1500 ur a low life for caring about what somebody's religious beliefs are when they aren't affecting u at all
@@boimlol1500 shut up you're clueless
When you lose a loved one the grief never goes away. It hits hard and fast several times a day. Bless his heart.
Practicing law, wife dies of brain cancer, daughter wouldn't see you is enough to immobilize anyone. The poor man.
This is a SICK country, behaving like they are supreme over other countries. So many millionaires and their citizens living like this
chocodiamond jewels What country is better?
That’s sad
@2020 is Ass I agree I am seeing so many comments attacking the daughter but I'm like we don't know what she might have went through growing up dealing with him 🤷🏾♀️
@@alexanderjosephrossI'm from a third world country where people from here look down on us, but this 💩 doesn't happen there.
I am very close to being homeless myself from similar circumstances. Nobody knows you when you’re down and out.
Unhunh blessed your heart 💓 so much. The light of God
surrounds us,
The love of God
enfolds us,
The power of God
protects us,
The presence of God
watches over us,
Wherever we are,
God is,
And where God is,
all is well.
I was homeless and, by THE FATHER'S grace am now doing very well, have a House, car and a job. I will never forget my experience with being homeless, and I truly do know that it taught me that GOD wants us to help each other. I am not better than anyone and help people all that i can.
Jesus knows you, god bless brother. I am homeless living in my car. I am doing everything in my power to keep sober work hard and save my money. Goal is save 1000 a month.
How do people end up homeless? I don t understand. There has to be friends, relatives, friends of friends of friends goddamnit. Anyone. There always must be someone you may know and want to help you.
@@amddwulszek3021 unfortunately most homeless people are either alcoholics or drug addicts. Friends and family won't put up with this for very long. Very sad indeed.
It seems like this man has a moderate dementia. God bless him
I was thinking the same thing. I’ve been around people that have dementia for years and I also took care of my mom that had dementia. Probably the first 3 minutes of this video I picked up on that. Poor man can you imagine being homeless and suffering with dementia 😓
Onset dementia or just ptsd and possible alcoholism
It’s what happens to ppl who stay on the streets too long.
Do you think he can't find his family? Your comments here make sense.
I think his been drinking
I got so emotional when this man expressed how he was once a lawyer that lost his wife to brain cancer. After her death, he came to DC to see his daughter, only to be told that she didn't want to see him. 😥 He was crushed, especially from the loss of his love and companion. May God turn his sad days to brighter days, sooner than later.
This man really loved his wife.
If I met a man that loves me so much, I would make sure that he would never be homeless.
May God help and comfort him.
Life is so tough.
The world needs more people like you.
Awww. One day I’ll find a good woman to love that much.
You sound so sweet. God bless your heart
U cant prevent it if u die
Your a sweetheart.
I lost my dad two years ago today. I miss having a father.i am crying writing this.There are people out there who dont want their fathers..i cant
I want to cook for him, clean for him, make his bed, bring him his paper and morning Tea..i miss you Daddy.
Bruces daughter if you are reading this we dont choose our parents accept them for who they are.life is too short.
Fuck my dad.
I feel ur pain girl & my old man was my best friend , bissness partner , & dad all in 1
Your story is moving nut you don't know Bruce's story. Maybe yhe daughter has her own argument
@@bayrock1337 you probably have. TH-cam has an endless supply of loosers like you
Aisha, you're very lucky to have had a good relationship with your Dad. You have wonderful memories to look back on. You are blessed with having had a father to look up to, to be proud of, a father who protected and loved you. You are so very lucky to have had him
This man is so sweet you can tell he’s very smart but he responds like a child. Such a sweet personality.
I’ve seen people die and it definitely takes a toll. Imagine watching your wife die from brain cancer. That’s enough to break someone. You never know until you’re in this mans shoes how he ended up this way. Medical bills bankrupt a lot of people. Now imagine your wife is dying, your bank account is bust due to medical bills, and then you have to bury your wife. Now ask, how could he be homeless? The real question we should be asking is how can we help.
Take note. Only person you can depend on is yourself.
Sad but true.
AMEN! Family only care when there is lots of money involved, most of the time.
No man is a island.
And it shouldn’t be!!!
SL twentyeight very well said .
Unfortunately, I know of many people who have lost EVERYTHING in a financial attempt to save a loved one. This is SAD state of our country and it medical system.
That is true and I agreed with you 100%.
D C that is why we need Medicare for all and that so that nobody needs to worry about going bankrupt from medical debt or not being able to receive the treatment they need to remain healthy and live as much and as well as possible
It's extortion. We should all refuse to pay our medical bills until Medicare for All is passed.
True medicine is in food. Read "We Want To Live" by Vonderplanitz.
We are so lucky in the U.K. to still have the National Service Health which started in 1948. Basically a system where the public pay small contributions taken from their salary. We get more to less free healthcare and don’t have to pay bills for operations or prolonged hospital stays. I saw a documentary about a patient having a spine operation lasting eight hours which involved two surgeons and about eleven theatre staff. One of the surgeons said the operation alone cost about £30,000 not including aftercare and future physiotherapy. Some people here still moan about the N.H.S. but they are lucky not living in the U.S.A. where people have to pay for medical insurance. In the U.K. we don’t have to worry whether any treatment will be covered by medical insurance. Currently the N.H.S. costs £130 billions a year and increasing due to high demand from an ageing and growing population. It is almost certain that future N.H.S. treatment will be based on means testing. The N.H.S. has its faults but to the moaners in the U.K. be damn glad you still have it.
Whoever is making this video &owns this channel..... Sir, I have a HUGE RESPECT FOR YOU. Your channel has inspired me to help the homeless & those in need.
Been watching these videos for the past few days now. I live in Washington DC and volunteer with the Homeless, but I rarely get the chance to hear their stories. Especially with covid ,interactions are limited. Thank you Sir for posting these videos and giving a voice to these brave souls. I can tell that this was filmed at Union Station just a few blocks away from the shelter this man was headed to. I can tell you that shelter he is headed to is brutal and flooded with drugs and random violence. Can't believe that people have to live like that, here in DC. As much money is here...SMH
Di usia beliau y tua kenapa tak ad apenampunag buat orang y lansia itu saja biar mereka bis amenikmati masa tuanya .kenapa orang orang y berduit tak membuat semacam panti rumah bagi mereka
What the hell is wrong with people in their cars can't wait an extra minute or two so somebody can safely cross the road
They are ruthless in DC when it comes to driving and patience! They constantly blow their horns and the noise pollution robs the place a bit. I was just there... I thought NYC was bad but this is worse andddd to think; it will take a pedestrian 5-15 seconds cross the street (a lane is typically 9-15 ft wide) and it will take a driver 60 seconds to to drive 2460 ft (0.5 mile). UNREAL!
It mostly has to do with where you live. Big city people are mostly impatient. Its not always the case in smaller towns where people or more people frendly and life is much slower.
I would wait and I would smile at this old man.
A whole minute or heaven forbid two mins, is a lifetime when 'the man is holding' but you'll need to be fast.
@@itsjustnopinionok I grew up in a town w/ barely 4k people back in the 60's /70's & people were much more respectful of other people. Today, people drive pretty fast there too.
Lesson of the day! Homelessness can happen to anybody
Lesson of the day! Don’t believe everything people say
@@douglaslandfield Yeah because addicts usually are poor and the really bad ones can't function in society. If someone has a serious drug or alcohol addiction, that will prevent from being able to seek help and being employed. There's a lot of reasons why people become homeless though.
May Allah help us
when a major economic catastrophe happens, its a shocker
He probably turn to drugs and ended up homeless
Mark: "So how do u survive?"
Bruce: "I don't even know"
I know that feeling!
Every time one of the homeless gives an interview, they should get $20 & pair of socks. They should get something for sharing.
I imagine they most likely do, the people that run the channel intent on not focusing on themselves so I can imagine they would in private
I’m certain that they get socks but idk about money
Sure thing
I agree 1000% .... and PLEASE Mark find a more empathetic and useful ending question than WHAT ARE YOUR THREE WISHES which is as helpful to the interviewed as stepping on their foot.
This man is apparently a broken man. His wife the love of his life died and his daughter rejected him. Poor soul...
If you buy that lie that he's gaming to you, then I suppose you're right.
I V
Shut up pleb
Thank the Republicans for medical bankruptcy. Their President loves bankruptcy he plays the system and knocks those who dont
@@iv6518 At least some of them are true...
Joseph medical care isnt free move to Venezuela
I think with his wife medical expenses and his broken heart.. this could be anyone
@Mr D never underestimate how fast a living situation can go south, completely unpreventable
@Mr D it happened to me was sick and due to illness, my hours got cut at work, lost my car and tried but couldn't get to work, lost job. And became homeless for one year. And I had a very good career lost it all. Due to health. So it can happen. Living proof.
@Mr D in the us we dont have free medical it was half a million dollars for tylonol on the cancer ward so yeah if your married and even with insure you best believe they will take all your assets and garnish wages
@Travis Bickle that's called a discussion ma dude. You share your opinion, so be prepared that people will disagree with you. As easy as that, you don't have to be so disrespectful about it.
@Travis Bickle well then that's a sad way to live. Sorry for that. But to my point, I didn't say that you couldn't voice your opinion. I simply said that you should know that people are going to speak up about your edgy troll opinion.
Most of us who are watching this are a step away from being homeless ourselves. Another day in Paradise.
She calls out to the man on the street
"Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep
Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
@@attyjosh Haunting song by Phil Collins. You're giving your age away by the way 😁
@@kelvinwalker2394 I was 8 when that song came out in 1990. So I'm not that old. 😉
@@attyjosh I was erm ... older
I'm glad it stuck with you.
It's in giving one receives.
I have seen some nihilistic political videos about Cali. Is this about California. Is the situation in Cali actually that bad. One of my friends more wealthy then the average who lifes in Cali. Has travelled the world and lifed in many countries. Says he misses Chine from all places.
These videos help me understand that homelessness can truly happen to anyone.. All it takes is for something traumatic to happen to you. Whenever you see that guy or Girl holding a sign, next time, instead of rolling up the window and acting like they are some sort of deadly plague, strike up a conversation from them!
Mark, please start a go fund me for this man i would like to donate money. This man deserves a warm place to sleep without bed bugs.
Giving him handouts won't change anything unless someone cares for him and his finances.
@@joylm9108 Amen to that. it's the truth
God bless this man. Please provide him with life necessity and comfort. Protect him and show him Your love in any way possible. In Jesus's name I've prayed. Amen.
Adileen Norbert amen
Amen
amen
Amen. May he know and accept Jesus who loves him. And find his way back to his purpose for his life.
Amen!
Poor guy. Thank you for bringing stories like Bruce’s to such a wide audience.
Though Bruce has been homeless for almost 2 years by that time, he still tries to keep himself clean and tidy. Guess he must be a gentleman by nature. Wish he gets his basic daily needs and is doing well now.
By the way, i would like to praise Mark. You have kept your promise to meet Bruce again and even buy him a lunch. It's very kind and generous of you to do so. Thumbs up😊👍👍👍
Bless all homeless no matter who they are.
Mary Wheeler Thank you for your kind and warm words. They make a difference in life ❣️
It's hard to find happiness when you lose the love of your life. I lost mine 24 years ago and it still hurts.
Grant Smith please give a call 09158857741 🇵🇭
I’m so sorry for your loss. My mom died of brain cancer 6 years ago and was married to my dad for 56 years. He nor my family and I will never get over it.💔
@@marichuchoi1892 So you can rip him off!!! fuck outta here PING
"Grant Smith" There have been those who I have loved who have died. I never went to pieces so as to become homeless. That is not really" love " rather than a certain narcissism. You feel sorry for yourself for not having that person around. Heck. Everyone has to die sometime. I would be more sad about how the person died , caner or severe painful illness, than the death itself. I would think that death took away the person's misery. I have felt sorry for people who lived a miserable life, not that they died. I would be sad to an extent but it is odd to me that some people wrap their lives around someone else and it is as if they invest their emotions in a way that is unhealthy and self defeating and counter productive. I can accept, psychologically, that certain loved ones have died and passed on. It is part of the lives we live. I don't think I wish anyone who has died to come back to life again. It was their time. It is time to move on until it is your own time.
M sorry for your lost, I lost my mom when I was 17, now 24 years have passed still cries like yesterday
What a lovely daughter! It is such a disgrace that this humble man, a lawyer by trade, has no place to sleep in the RICHEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! My heart is aching for this man! If I was an American, I think I would feel ashamed of my country! It is so heartless!
Capitalism for you!
The pain in his voice when talking about his wife man it...im tearing up
i dont know why western people think taking care of your own parents is an burden 😭
Right...he basically can do things for himself maybe need a place to rest his head
@@LWoods-gv2rg as an daughter's its here responsible to take care of his father
Who knows the story what happened between them but I'm sure he did something really bad where she wants nothing to do with him.
@R Cruz 😑😭
No one is seeming to take into account what kind of person he was or is for his daughter to reject him in the first place. Especially after the death of his wife. You don’t reject a parent over nothing. Sad as it may be, she must have a reason.
After this man lost his wife, "the love of his life (it really hurt)", he lost his will to be engaged in life. People need purpose and belonging. Without a sense of belonging there is no purpose to be engaged.
He went to see his daughter for a second chance for belonging and she turned him away as well. A second major blow to this man's desire for belonging and purpose.
Finally his said he really just wanted to die. That was a cry for sympathy or empathy which translates into a cry for a sense of self worth and belonging.
Notice how he starts to brighten up when Mark started encouraging him. Between the lines the man was asking Mark if he thought he had value and if he would be willing to care about him and be his friend.
People need to feel that they have something to contribute to their community. It gives them a sense of self worth. When they lose their sense of community, they lose their sense of purpose with it because community is where we direct our purpose.
Him being homeless was not directly affected by just losing his house and job but rather indirectly by losing his sense of purpose and belonging when he lost his wife and daughter.
That is precisely why as human beings we need to have a personal relationship with God, our Creator. This way when we loose everything we hold dear in life, we still have hope and faith to carry on, knowing that this is a very temporary existence, and life eternal awaits us.
Horatio Spafford lost his business and four daughters and three sons in the 1800s. In response to this tragedy he penned the the following hymn which has brought comfort to countless grieving souls:
"It Is Well With My Soul
"
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
Ronnie Mead enjoy your invisible man in the clouds I hope he makes you happy
@@blakejordan2603 You have no clue about God and Faith. So very sad. And as a scientist I can tell you that there is more evidence for the existence of God, than not. At best, maybe keep your hate to yourself; and why you feel a need to bash a Christian is appalling at best...yet again...just pathetic.
DAKOTA YOUNGER Yea okay mr. scientist. Tell that to Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, Christopher Hitchens, etc. Spitting bullshit out on the internet. Pathetic.
Keith Simpson, According to a 2009 Pew Research Center survey, American scientists are about half as likely as the general public to believe in God or a higher, universal power. Still, the survey found that the percentage of scientists that believe in some form of a deity or power was higher than you may think -- 51 percent.
Wow, thank you for doing this. Such a humbling effect these videos have and greatly needed in times like this to see how truely fortunate we are with what little we may have. God bless. ❤
I met a homeless man with a similar story in Florida. He was also a alcoholic at the time I met him. He just couldn’t deal with life because his wife divorced him. She meant more to him than life it’s self. His daughter was a attorney and son was a successful business person. I will never ever judge someone again because we don’t know what someone has been through and how it affected them
Whenever I feel bad and think my life is shitty. I go back to these videos just to remind myself how lucky I am.
Puts everything into perspective, huh?
I watch alot of these videos to think the same as you
Me too
That´s awful, pal! Literaly you say: "Oh, great, I´m a better life than those"?
Hopefully you realize this can happen to yourself any day .
The fact that his daughter wants nothing to do with him is so sad. I wonder what happened to all his money, or his social security. This is crazy. This man should not be homeless. No one should be.
maybe he spent all his money on medical bills or his wife's funeral. definitely a very sad story.
that is just fucking sick, how the fuck, shows what the jewish programming does to the youth these days
Jewish programming? You’re thinking too hard don’t hurt yourself, when u say “how the fuck” is that internal dialogue. You’re such a victim
Do you realize the only reason Jews were bankers is because Christians force them to be right because of the whole sabbath and not being able to work on it
first nam3e last maybe he meant zionism. The orthodox jews also hate zionism very much and the the war and propaganda it brings all over the world.
Hard not to appreciate this human being, he is so sweet.
Im not sure if you're still making these videos mark. But iam extremely thankful that you made these videos. I grew up with a more privileged life than my best friend and my friends parents and her were back and forth from being homeless and growing up with them changed me inside in a positive way. Ive always wanted to do a documentary about them but i can't cuz they would say no. You're a great guy for putting there story out there for people to see. The world needs more of you.
Dear Bruce's daughter. If you see this video, please bring your dad home. Everyone deserves a warm safe bed and a good meal. You guys can work out all that other crap later. Please don't go to sleep tonight knowing your father is on the street. If this ever makes it to you, I hope it isn't to late for your dad. I wish I could bring my dad hone. He is gone now. Don't waste another day. God bless you both.
Jaoqueline Bell It might not be that simple, he could have been a proper bastard, we just don't know, she may have legit reasons...nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors
We don't know why he is estranged from his daughter. Also, she could have her own struggles. Not everybody has a spare bed to offer these days. Even when your working it's barely enough to rent a room let alone your own apartment.
sabine reynaud I’d say that’s a bit unlikely for someone who grew up wealthy....(not saying all wealthy kids grow up to have nice jobs....just saying it’s unlikely that she has a low paying job and can’t help care for him, since she grew up with money) but that being said, you’re right, we don’t know why she didn’t want to talk to him....he could’ve been a bastard to her growing up....he could’ve abused her....cheated on her mother..... been an alcoholic.....I can think of a ton of legit reasons why.....or he could’ve been a great father and she could just be a selfish bitch who doesn’t care about her family. We just don’t know.
We don't know the whole story. To try to suggest, "You can work out all the crap" or "I wish I could bring my dad home, so you should appreciate yours" assumes a whole lot that he was a great father. For all we know, Bruce was an abusive alcoholic. Point being, there's probably a reason we don't know why adult children don't help their parents which is often abuse and molestation.
@@indiebaby Or never has been in her life. The parents probably divorced sheen she was young and he remarried, moved on and never saw her. Money doesn't buy love but quality time does.
I teared up when he said “ I wish I was dead “ No one should ever feel this way, no one, no one.
I often wish i was dead , many people do lol
Derek tang I hear you.
I feel the same way at the moment
Truth 2048 I hope not. We live in such a wonderful world with hopes and dreams.
He started saying that a long time ago. Even before the drugs and everything. He and mom would fight and he would say it to her. And she would turn around and say, "Oh Bruce, you do not." All exasperated with him. Still makes me laugh.
Mark..you're a good man. You inspire me to be a better person. Thank you 💕
These videos are amazing man. Thank you so much. I never experienced such emotion until I had kids. These make me so sad and happy that you are able to tell these stories. Thank you.
I lost my wife two years a go feels like I am homeless or lost from time to time after over 30years I just can't shake my mind off the fact 🤔it's hard work !
Mike sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace. I have fuck thinks in my like with the love one that meant the most to me.
All I can do ask forgiveness from the man a above. Take care of your self. It Chris from Canada 🇨🇦
Mike jones bless you sir!
how you doin today mike?? peace brother
Sorry for your loss....
@Jack Didley I am so sorry!
Why are not my tax dollars feeding and housing this man!!!?
Because we spend trillions on starting and maintaining wars all over the globe.
Slanus Greenstreet EXACTLY!!!!!!
Because u are under Freemason and Illuminati who control this world
End of the day people that don’t deserve it get the money
Good question probably cuz our money is going to illegals and their welfare system
When he said “ It hurts so bad “ 😢😢😢😪
Such a sweet spirit this man has. Makes you wanna hug him.
My heart goes out to this man.
Reality is a Comedy You're a good person.
Reality is a Comedy He's so weary. but he needs devotion.
rip to this man... so sad
Why? He was probably a monster through out his life and his daughter wants nothing to do with him. Karma.
Or sometimes some parents have bad spoil children. Most female daughters when in love with a douche bag will closed the doors on parents for that douche, seen that a lot lately.
Hope your daughter's watching...He feels he has nothing left in life.
@Travis Bickle lol loser i remember you from school u were that quiet kid lmao and now u post hate coments in youtube lol u fking loser always and always will be
@Travis Bickle says the quiet kid who enjoyed history class the most lol i know u u fucking loser
@Travis Bickle ur real name is LOSER
@Travis Bickle ahahhahahaha pathetic as u always been cmon give me ur number i'll call you on my kids
@Travis Bickle cmon bro whatsapp
A very nice and kind gentleman ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This man deserves a nice warm place 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God help this man !
Bruce... I hope things are better for you now. What a sweet soul. This video is 4 years old and I pray he is ok. I wish I could send you some sunshine from The Bahamas. God bless you Bruce 🙏❤️
I’ve met many people in DC who became homeless due to terrible setbacks, medical and financial. The American Dream Can disappear in an instant.
Dreams are for sleepers
America isn't like more civilized countries, such as The Netherlands, where there's almost no homeless anywhere due to their having more funding for such things and health care isn't destroying people right and left.
Donald Trump was born rich and will die rich, James. He inherited a fortune. If that's not a 'real elite' I don't know what is.
Given his income level he is definitely elite. "In political and sociological theory, the elite (French élite, from Latin eligere) are a small group of powerful people who hold a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, political power, or skill in a society." Google
Politically he hung out with the Clintons and was probably involved with other politicians or in politics, in different ways, before becoming President. I could look up examples of that if you want.
Obama is also elite, both politically and financially, but unlike Trump he wasn't born that way and had to work his way there.
He is a Jew
I’m digging this channel!
People don’t realize how life circumstances can easily force you into homelessness.
I certainly wasn't expecting a devastating illness at 50. I started working at 16 and still I can't afford rent on disability. I used to be an accountant. How funny is that?
self made 77
Best post of the thread.
MAY MY FATHER BLESS HIM 🙏🏾❤️
Hallelujah 🙏
I’m in tears hearing this story, God bless this man
I'm homeless I'm not a drug addict or an alcoholic I just was in a bad accident and things got worse and worse people just lump us all together and don't care about us
:(
Tammie Broggins can you get a job that at least you can have place to live and some food every day. Like some restaurants are proved the place the live and includes food and low income. At least you can start over. God bless you
People do care about you it's just other people are too caught up in the work lives that they are blinded by other situations or tv has influenced them in a bad way. I hope you aren't homeless for too long and get back on your feet soon you deserve it
Remember, you are a Tammie. Tammies are tough motherfuckers. You will never meet a Tammie that doesn't fight. Harness what ever it is in you to get well and get better, whether physical or mental. Apply for disability if you need to. There are places, usually free who will help you with the process and understand how you need to word things. Dig, dig, dig, mentally and physically, don't stop. How do I know??? I am a Tammy also. I will make a way where there is no way, I will fight the good fight, I have a sense of protection around me others don't seem to have. I have walked thru the valley of the shadow of death and came out smelling like a rose . People trip off my ability to come out on top. Every Tammy I've ever known seems to have these abilities, including you I'm sure. All praise to God above of for these strengths. It's there, just dig and pray. He hears.
So sorry Tammie, I feel your pain. A woman ran a stop sign and totaled my vehicle that was in tip top shape. All the insurance company gave me was $3,000.00, barely able to purchase a bicycle. Lucky for me I had good credit and some money in the bank, so I was able to purchase another vehicle. I could have easily been in a position where I was unable to replace the vehicle and that would have started a chain reaction and a downward spiral into poverty and lack.
The only think I am proud of in my life is that I took care of my father in 7 last years of his life... I was giving him shower, changing his clothing, making food and everything he needed or wanted, alongside of my other siblings and mother.. I am sharing this here not to sound good to others, you guys dont know me anyway.. the reason I m sharing is to motivate others to take care of their parents too... you will find anything back in your life but not your parent.. parents are our responsibility the same way as our children are..
You’re a good person
I'm doing same for my now old parents.
Amen
So great of you! God bless you
God bless you for honoring your father
This video popped up on my feed, I watched and can't stop crying! So sad, no one old and sick should be homeless and alone! The society and family should have taken of these ppl. We need to do more!
Invisible People, you are a good man. I was iffy on the videos before i watched a few. I then realized your completely about helping these beautiful hearted people, who unfortunately do not have a voice at that moment. Thanks for your hard work man. God Bless you.
-Evan
Omg this is so sad 😢 bless his heart.. he really loved his wife 😢 my heart breaks for him😢
Cindy Smith - how do YOU know he really loved his wife??? Smh
I was homeless with my family when I was a kid abt 5 yrs old on the streets of California. It was very scary as a little girl. We finally got into a place called Morning Star where they fed us. Dad had to work or be actively looking for a job. We moved to Phoenix eventually then Texas and made it here to Missouri on 20.00, me my brother and my Dad. We left my mom. I didn't see her for almost 15 years and saw her once in the interim. I got to have my mom though for the last 4 yrs of her life before she died of cancer. I was very happy with that. There have been hard times but God's always been there.
sahah rickman thanks for sharing , from Australia xx
Remain Blessed Sis for this deep comment. May JESUS our Lord keep taking care of you.
Thanks for this wonderful story, I hope your life is going well now.
From Kenya xoxo
Yes he has, may Jesus continue to bless you
That had to have been such a scary experience..yet you always felt God was with you..and that i hope brought you some comfort...i am in Alabama and my dream whenever i retire one day is to have a home for families in transition...sometimes people become homeless through no fault of their own...i truly hope you're life is blessed and that i can provide comfort for families in need
Such a beautiful soul. Love him! I pray that he will be housed soon, He needs to be in a warm place and someone to help look after him.
xxx
I hope this man gets healed 🥺, only if his wife was still here he wouldn’t be like that . And the fact that he asked the interviewer (how are you ) makes him so genuine and a kind soul 😭.
"I wish I was dead" with a laugh.
Poor guy he does not deserve this.
People are just selfish being, I used to think homeless ppl are just losers that are too fragile to handle life.
Thank you for making these videos.
I AM a loser too fragile to even live my own life cause in reality nobody will hire my loser ass or wants anything to do with me cause i'm way too brown and ugly and fat and "i look liKE I HAVE NO ENERGY" OR I "LOOK LIKE I DONT WANT TO DO ANYTHING", OR CAUSE I'M SINGLE I'M TRY TO GET A. JOB TO FIND MY FUTURE SPOUSE!! im a female not a guy in real life, this is how they denigrate women in society, i wil never make it in this fucking world!! NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY TO MAKE YOURSELF LOOK PRESENTABLE, THEY WILL ALWAYS TRY TO FIND ONE LITTLE THING TO MAKE YOU LOOK LIKE A TERRIBLE PERSON TO THEM IN THEIR EYES!!
@@thelastoneontheplanetearth Girl, you’ve got the power. I know it’s tough but set right intentions and don’t give up! Try harder abs harder and most importantly don’t forget your worth.
He worked hard, had a career, and this is what he got for it.
@@GenerationX1984 he did drugs and lost everything himself. he lost
@@thelastoneontheplanetearth God loves you and he cares. Give your life to Him.
I hope someone helps this man. That is how you serve the Lord. He's a good man. God bless.
Every time you asked what three wishes, I have yet to hear a million dollars. It's always very humble things. Thanks for doing this.Every time you asked what three wishes, I have yet to hear a million dollars. It's always very humble things. Thanks for doing this.
I hope Bruce is doing well now and found more love and happiness from life.
When Bruce stated that he wishes that he were dead..... heartbreaking. Bless his, and everyother homeless person in the world, soul.
Thank you for making these videos
That was nerve-wracking to watch! I kept thinking he would walk into traffic, or fall. What a sweet guy!
I hope his daughter is watching or has seen this. 🙏🏽
Likely, she has been through heck with him.
My uncle was just like him. Destroyed my grandmother until she said " no more ".
@@ronaldbeck1762
Off yourself
@@wrestlingisdeadmoveonwithy8939 ... I imagine your anger is guilt. Are you hurting loved ones as well ?
@@ronaldbeck1762
Ahahahahahaha what the hell is wrong with u old man? U assume this guy's life. Now you're assuming mine. You're crazy.
Many children have to cut ties with their parents if they are abusive to them. Often, no one else ever sees the abuse but them, so the kids get judged for saving themselves. There's always more to the story.
Do a go fund me for this guy and let’s get him outta that situation!
God bless you both. Mark, you are doing God’s work. I have great respect for what you do and how you treat your fellow man - especially the homeless.
Mark you are an Incredible Human. A True Angel. It is very different from those videos you see lately of "acts of kindness". This to me is true, you care what the "Invisible" People have to say. We thank you for your dedication, this world is Wonderful but unfortunately we haven´t made it that way.
I read some of comments about this man. I’m ashamed of some of you.
He was not drunk. You cannot get a bed if your drunk btw!!!! And even if he was , so what!! If you lost everything that you loved you might do the same. I don’t know his story, I don’t know if drinking or drugs brought on the barrier between his children or not. But it shouldn’t matter people.
I recently buried my daughter at the age of 27.
No matter how poor her life choices were I NEVER LET HER DOWN. I was there to help her no matter the time or place. Sometimes no matter how much we spend on rehabs and assistance, the addiction often wins the battle for life or death. My life will never be the same, I will never place my head down on the pillow at night and feel at peace. My life has been dramatically reduced to just existing and nothing more. But I have a home that’s paid for and it’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I am truly blessed and because of that I feel guilty. I shouldn’t feel guilty for having stability in my life but I do when I see how the poor homeless live.
If I lived near this man, I would give him shelter and comfort but sadly I don’t.
I will pray for this man and all other homeless people and hope for a better outcome.
He is sad over his loss and I understand how that feels. But life is for the living and he lives so he has to learn to live in this world without the love of his life. She is still with him and would not be happy or pleased that he continues to suffer when there are choices better than the lifestyle he lives.
I’m so sorry for your loss sir, losing a love one is painful but so is dying on the filthy streets and getting devoured by bed bugs. The choice is clear, the path resides in front of you, it’s now your duty and job to walk this path with your head held up high.
Your children are missing out on a miracle in the making. I’ll pray for you each and every night my friend.
God bless you
Be safe
🙏❤️
Waveluth So sorry for your loss
Waveluth you have such a kindness heart!you are the best!
Waveluth ur so right God bless and God bless that man this can happen to anyone of us nice comment
HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE DOING BETTER MAN MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU GOD BLESS MUST BE HARD
Cool novel bro.
I truly empathise with his story. My husband died of leptomeningeal carcinoma of the brain (a rare malignant melanoma metastasis) Watching him deteriorate daily was heartbreaking. My young children kept me going, but at the time I wanted to die as I was heartbroken.
Sending lots of love to this man xx
💗 Thank you Mark for what you do. 💜💜😊😊
I can't see the screen - I am crying - lawyer, lost the love of his life, tried to connect to a family (daughter)... and got nowhere. No words. God bless you sir. I mean that.
It broke my heart to hear Bruce talk about his wife.. what a dear man he is. Thanks Mark for walking him across the street.. poor guy wouldn't care if a car hit him today. God bless you Bruce!
I cried at that one, for sure.
Christie A
I'd rather have my wife than a billion dollars ..... FACT
darold zink That's really lovely.
that's how I feel about my husband, we wouldn't enjoy it so no use in having it without them.
@Dan Blizerian
Nah - that's your woman for ya
Yea but you've never had one billion dollars so...
You must not know how much a billion Is ? If I placed multiple brief cases with a tenth of a billion ( 100 million ) In front of you she would Instantly be on the outside looking In ...
Hes such a good person, good people ,hope hes in a warm place
🥺🥺 This is heartbreaking he is such a noble soul ..❤️💕 pray for his recovery