My mom passed away 6 years ago and my 89 year old dad spends 6 months with me and 6 months with my brother. He’ll never be homeless ! He took good care of us when we were kids and it’s an honor to take care of him.
I know family dynamics are complicated and tricky, but I don’t think I could sleep at night knowing my mother was homeless. Even though it’s non of our business it makes you wonder why she didn’t have familial support.
@@pinkglitterfleck she did say a son and daughter. I wondered if they were out of state and she did not want to relocate. Happy it turned out well in the end.
She seems very kind. And I hope she truly is. But my mother can seem very kind to people and is extremely nasty to me behind closed doors. I won't help her out if she ends up homeless. I don't think she will end up homeless because she's got a lot of money coming in between social security and my father's pension and she lives in a very affordable area and owns a home. But I wouldn't help her. She would make my life a living hell. She's on her own
Towards the beginning of the video, she stated that she doesn't tell anyone she's homeless. If that includes her kids, her kids aren't going to know about it.
@@involuntarilycelebrate what’s interesting is a lot of baby boomers are becoming homeless/destitute. Some of that generation promoted an individualistic, consumer driven, “me first” mindset in younger generations. Now they are reaping what they sowed and it’s really sad. I totally understand that birth family is sometimes not real family.
The same thing happened to me. Living in my car. What saved me is I snuck into my church at night. I could use their kitchen and take showers. I never told anyone because I was so embarrassed. Eventually, I got a small part time job that helped me to rent a room in someone's home. But they had to raise the rent and eventually I had to move out of state to a cheaper area. After living in a tiny studio during 3 years of Covid, I was given a 90-day so my landlord's daughter could move in. It was hard to find any place I could afford on Soc Sec. I was extremely lucky to find a part time job that helped me get into an low income apartment. However, the job went away and the day I signed the lease papers, I was told they would be raising my rent after the lease expired. It took 8 years to get off the streets and into my own place. I was really grateful that during that time, I was able ro retire and receive my SocSec. Living in a car when you're a woman and 65 is not a life. Someone has to stop big corporations from buying up homes and charging outrageous rents.
Nothing is being done, they are still buying up all the homes. Govt officials have to be getting kickbacks from it They are purposely forcing ppl into homelessness
HUD funded these large house buyouts in the last credit crunch and gave these same corps. (close friends of Trump are PROMINANT in that game) and even if you could afford and had the CR to buy, your own bank or S and L would be giving lyou free money. That made HUDS mandate WORSE: THEY CREATED their own problem, and here were are a decade and more later.
The only embarassing (not to you, just to society or whatever) thing is that you had to sneak into the church,,,,although I totally understand not wanting others to know your business. If every church put privacy fences, a shade structure and an extension cord to just 5-10 parking spots in their lot, and let car/van dwellers stay there for 6 month ( or whatever) stretches and had an accessible room with washer/dryer, bathroom, kitchen and an office (most churches have these anyway) that would be easy and a major help to many. Yet I don’t think many do.
I'm 60 & homeless for 16 months (last time for a year) with pets who are family members. One of my 14 year old dogs died 3 days ago, endless tears, too much pain. Watching you unpack in your new home gives me hope for the future. God bless you.
Hang in there. You are not alone. I’ve spent the past decade in and out of being without a physical place to call home. I’ve lived in my vehicles, bought a used minivan and converted it to a place to camp from and sleep in. I turned it into an adventure and often pretended to be a tourist during my time off from work. Keep looking for opportunities and the sweet part of life. Keep redefining what you would like each day to be for you. Turn them into mini vacays even if you only have $10 on any given day. Thinking that way got me through some very tough times. Try not to focus on being alone - rather redefine what you’re trying to accomplish in any given location. Make it a party even if you have to start out being sarcastically creative about it. Plug into your grit, love and acknowledge/celebrate the survivor in you. Try not to tell yourself things like “this shouldn’t be happening” instead say to yourself things like “This couldn’t have happened to a more creative, talented, and courageous woman who is a survivor!”
so sorry to hear that, and about your baby. I admire you for not abandoning them! Keep trying to find solutions, don't give up! I was evicted after 20 years at 60 years old. it was crazy but it turned out the best because It forced me to move away to a very inexpensive area where I was able to buy a home. I truly would have bought anything, even just a piece of land, so I could keep my plants and my pets. I wish you the same, soon!💛🐾🦚🌼
@@eleonorabartoli2225 Thank you. Yes knowing no family member was abandoned, even during more than a year of homelessness, helps ease the pain of losing a best friend and my only family for fourteen years.
My 86 year old father moved in with me 2 years ago. No way was I going to leave him alone after my mother and his wife of 56 years died. He is my rock. This story of this woman breaks my heart!! 😭💔
Lucky him. Lucky you. If you provide more than half of his support you claim him as a dependent. Use tax credits to modify your home for safety, walk in shower, and the like. It’s only been five decades. Not routine to live multi generations…..it went without saying. Better for everyone. Kids who grow up with a grandparent or other elder…it’s an advantage.
yes that looks like a really nice place waterfront too. but she looks like a civilized old lady and they were glad to get a renter that wasnt on drugs or a drunk that means a lot when you have to rent your property out
I would never let my mom become homeless. My husband and I live in a one bedroom apartment and we would both sleep on the couch and let my mom stay with us if need be. This woman's story made me cry so much.
I'm a 64 year old man. My wife and I have been married for 33 years. I cried watching your video. How horrible to be an older person and have no place sleep, relax to live. Whatever problems anyone has, they can multiply them by 1,000 if they have no kitchen table where they can sit and try to resolve the problems. I am so glad she found a place to call home. Your video reminds me how blessed I am. My wife and I live a tiny little house, but it'd our home. Thank you for sharing and reminding me how blessed I am.
I'm so happy for this lady. I'm homeless living in a shelter at night. I'm 55 but don't have the energy like I did, going through health issues. Finding a job is not as easy as one may think. The biggest thing about being homeless is having hope. Some days you feel totally hopeless and other days you just grateful you are safe and alive. Pray for me.
It's a new year May God Bless you with a place to be at as it must be so hard pray 🤔 and positive things will work out..will pray for you now before I go to bed!
When I turned 15, my father took legal action to take me from my mother and moved me to another state away from her. She suffers from schizophrenia and depression, but she worked hard up until that point. Everything fell apart for her when I was taken. She became homeless and drove her car to the state I lived, to at least see me from time to time. I couldn't help her for so many years. At 28, 1 year after being married, my husband and I took her in. She'd been on the street up until then. I am so very grateful for my amazing husband. My father's side of the family is at a loss why I would bring her into my home, this supposed "home wrecker". Not saying we don't have hard days... weeks sometimes, but overall it has been wonderful knowing she's with us and safe. I couldn't live with myself if she died on the street, homeless and without a single family member to care. I don't understand my family or the utter rejection of someone they should have loved, someone that fell mentally ill and they left her to die. Self-preservation maybe? I don't understand this world we live in, but pray for a better tomorrow.
You did the right thing. Life is very hard at times (for everyone). Our father was homeless for a while and I was desperately trying to help figure out a sensible solution for him. There were many difficult facets to his situation. He claimed he didn’t want help but I think he didn’t want to seem like a bother to anyone. After many prayers, they were answered. Through a church, thankfully a couple of people knew the right questions to ask our dad, found him a low cost apartment building and he has been off the streets now for over 7 years. Praise Yeshua!!
You arr an Angel God bless you ,I also cannot see a senior homeless . It breaks my heart. I'm a senior also if that ever happened to me WELL MY LORD WILL CERTAINLY KNOW ABOUT IT . PRAISE YE THE LORD 🙏 I STILL HAVE MY INCOME AND WE SHARE AN AOPT. ME NY DAUGHTER AND MY GRANDSON . BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR MOM ❤
I’d never do this to my mum I work as an ambulance crewman and I’ve seen people with stage 4 cancer and there families live round the corner, not talking too them for years, families are totally sh@t
@@joseperez1085 My parents sacrificed all their life and devoted to raising us, me and 2 brothers. We were hungry during the transition to communism in VN. All the money saving my parents had spent on sending the little brother off the country on a refugee boat. He came to the US and successfully completed his engineer degree working at Intel. My Dad came later as a former officer serving during capitalism gov. He came here with only a pair of shoes and the outfit he's wearing. In a minor dispute the young son thrown my dad out of his home. My Dad was 65. I was pregnant and poor but managed to take father in with us in our apartment. This thing happen a lot in life, there's nothing new, and gratitude is not something you see everyday. Having a roof above and foods on table daily is a blessing not to forget.
I don't even know America it's just a land of lies. We can't even take care of our seniors so many people have so much and then some people don't have anything it's truly sad!
Thank You, Judith for sharing. I am 72, also..I was homeless for 140 days..lived in my car, my rent increased by $400. So happy you found a home peace happiness.
Her son and daughter,where are they? It's a crime that older people are discarded by their own families when they need them. They only contact them when they want something from them . The grandchildren thoroughly ignore them and we are told that's normal because they are teens and busy with their own lives.
Appreciate your comments. Please see the written story which has more detail. www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/01/09/what-happens-when-you-lose-your-home-at-72
@@GBHNews The written story does not mention anything about her family. This is really sad because I have a mother who is in her 60's and I'll be damned if I let her live out there like that...not a in a million years. So, it really makes me wonder where were her kids during this ordeal.
At 68 I've been divorced 21 years I've been able to support myself and pay all my own bills I do not expect my daughter's to support me nor would I ask them to
There are 7 of kids and we take turns sharing our mom! She travels the world, visiting each of us every 3 months, being part of our lives and being with her grandchildren!
Blessings to you. My son helps me sometimes...and God, luckily. Yes health can be an issue and finding the right work and income... should be easier in this day & age... these things should be sorted.... I pray we all have things work out better xx
May Buddha bless such children , who take care of their old parents and are compassionate to all sentient beings!!! May Karma treat you with kindness to you have shown to others…EMaHo PhenNo PhenNo SoHa..
Am I the only one appalled and ashamed at what we have become? At what we are willing to accept as a nation? It's nice that she found a place but too many more aren't so lucky.
All she has to do is go to a nursing home and watch TV while waiting on her meals. Our system is set up to care for our elderly. She clearly has children that should be helping rather than everything coming from tax payers. We have our own family to care for.
To pay $3500 for a basic apartment is disgusting. For this reason, tons of older Americans are living on their Social Security overseas. God bless you, Judith.
All the one bedroom apartments now seem to be priced for two incomes - and two HIGH incomes. Studio apartments, some as small as 200 sq ft go for 1800/month where I live. And that's with no laundry facilities or other amenities. It's ridiculous. That's more than half of what more people take home here on average. Add in your utilities, high groceries, transportation so you can get to work and it's insane. And it's no better for many low income homeowners. Taxes and insurance, let alone utilities have gone so high, many of them are being forced to sell their homes and then hope they can stretch the money out to pay rent over their retirement. With rents as high as they are, that's not a good bet. Whenever I hear people snickering about those living in RVs, etc. I think "If only you ever had some hard luck, you wouldn't judge those folks!"
I am 73 years old and I don't think my son would allow me to live on the streets. My heart goes out to this lady and I am happy she found a place to call home.
Again, this is not a real homeless situation. She chooses that look at her car and if you can’t find a place cheaper than 3500 and you’re looking in the wrong places and I’m in one of the most expensive states in the country. It’s a nice story, but she’s really not a real homeless person.
As the last resort i'd do like my uncle did, he spread rumors that he had a fortune in the bank and everyone in his family took care of him, oh boy there was some @$$ kissing until the end, and there was nothing.
And i'm sure that your son doesn't expect you to so something crazy like buying the car she has, i was going for it until I saw what she waa driving, 2022 Volvo XC90 has a starting price of $49,900, there I stopped watching ... she's one of those that doesn't accept her situation, that'd explain why her 4 kids won't butt in to help her out...
It's all the government fault for letting ppl Suffer n homeless around the 🌎 world They pocket big money 💰 n playing foolish Thank God that lady found a new place at the end N God bless u all 🙏 Peace ✌️
65 and close to being in the same boat! Bought a cheap camper that I am fixing up, with the help of a friend moving it to another friend’s farm in Fl. By the grace of God I should b all set🙏🏻 Blessings to you and ur kitty❤️❤️❤️
I was 22 when I was homeless, until I was 24. I slept in my car. The park I slept in, had to move every hour because was illegal to be there. Finally started sleeping in a bank parking lot because of the lights and 24 hour cameras. It was hard at 22, I can't imagine it at 72. Praying for this lady!
It means in my country where joint family system - older people are comfortable and secure than the older people in USA or in other countries. I have emotions with you and the woman 72 and many others like these. I think, think and may be we share educate the younger generation toward the joint family system which is the best than old homes. My wishes are with you all.
I can't help but mention her talk of family pictures, her son and daughter. I know family can be difficult but where are they since I'd have a hard time living with myself if it were me
Here Is Your Answer Like It Says In the bible when Family does Away with you and Can Not Tell the Seasons Is that It Is the end Of Time I am 81 Years old Treated the same Way. Unfortunately We Live in A society that Is sick and Have No compassion For The Elderly. Someday they to Will age what comes Around goes Around
Oh my goodness...yes, interesting as I'm not up-to-date as this is my first time seeing this, but why are the children not helping? Just horrible in my humble opinion....
I was Beat, told I would never be Nothing, and Doubted by my father all my life, i am now Sixty, my Dad is 83 and I am at his house taking care of him when he needs it. My Parents never threw me away when I wasn't doing right, were at least always there, I forgave my Father a long time ago, became successful in spite of him. Now it's my turn to stick by him no matter how he treated me in the past. There is no way in hell i would let any family member be homeless, and my Siblings have my back if needed. Gotta be a better, bigger human
it's not yours to decide how others should deal with their trauma though.@@JesseJames-vc2bm If you decided to help your dad despite his abuse, that's your choice. But that doesn't mean others have to do that. Nobody *has* to forgive their abusers. As far as your dad not throwing you away. That was his job. You didn't ask to be born! You praising him for the literal bare minimum is weird.
I originally saw her story on IG. This video was clipped into a reel and went viral. People apparently went to attack her children and they said Judith hadn't told them... allegedly. I suspect she didn't ask because they've distanced themselves and don't bother to make her part of their families (assuming the relationship isn't soured). She probably didn't want to be a burden knowing her children already don't make it a priority to spend quality time. She was homeless for nearly a year so she went a long time without seeing them, this kinda solidifies my suspicion.
Living in Europe has really opened my eyes to the difference in family dynamics between here and the US. In the US, every kid who reaches legal age is expected to be racking up a mountain of debt at university, or working full-time just to afford a tiny place or room in someone else's home because they, "have to grow up and be on your own". Over here the families tend to stick together. There is no stigma for adult children to be living at home. Temporary job losses, illness, babies coming along, etc. are all taken in stride by the extended family as a whole. Everyone pitches in on jobs around the house, childcare, etc. Living and working like this, young people are able to save enough to eventually buy their own place, while also enjoying a good standard of living all along. I suspect the "every man for himself" mantra in the US is largely thanks to banks and corporations that want to see every consumer on the hook for an overpriced home, car and (essentially worthless) education.
Bingo. The misogynist takes pleasure in making babies not the lifetime . And mass murder has an enormous role in misogynist religion through ages that is underpinning " economic theory" which is the same thing . Human Rights, which is what the individual in the last portion of a life span still deserve , makes murders twitchy.
Here in Canada we have a better safety net but I had noticed the difference you speak of many years ago and wondered why? When I first started working I could see the big difference between how English families manage and how Italians managed (for example). Italian children would live at home with their parents until they could afford a home for themselves. English parents would kick their kids out when they got their first job!!! It is hard, if not impossible to get a good start in life on your own. I did it but I don’t wish that on anyone. Just like this mother who wouldn’t take any help from her children, I think it is cultural; follow the generations back in Canada and a lot of us came from England, Ireland, and Scotland. Look at the UK now and you will find many of the same problems as in the US. The reason is not economical because poor or rich the Italians stick together. I have had immigrants to this country complain to me that Canadians are a COLD people and I have to say that I agree. Must be a long held tradition similar to the British stiff upper lip😞😞😞
In the US there has been a shift with Millennials and Gen Z. A lot of them are not leaving home as early. I didn't leave home until 25 and would have stayed home longer if my job were closer.
Yes, I remember when I was young that only losers lived at home past the college years. That was when college was affordable. People grew up a lot faster back then, and it is good to know everything that goes into providing for oneself. Your lot in life in America is very dependent on your parents lot in life and their desire and ability to share with you in your young adulthood. A lot of parents do not have generational wealth in America, have no room, nothing to pass on. Life is difficult.
I got out of a 10 year abusive relationship and didn’t know where to go. My youngest son took me in for 6 months and then I housesat for 3 years. I am finally living with my oldest son which I’m so grateful for. I’m an artist and have had to keep starting over in new places and haven’t been able to get ahead. I’m 70 and it’s so much harder now. And rent prices are out of reach. I’m always hopeful though. It’s good to know I’m not alone in more ways than one. I can’t imagine having to live in my car. That must have been so difficult. It’s nice to know that there are people who can help ❤️
I'm right at where Judith was! 63 retired woman on SSI. With health issues,no less. This is not how I pictured my retirement at all. It's been 2 years in my van now. God is my strength 🙏♥️
I don't mean to sound rude, but my generation's full retirement age is 67. If you don't have any health issues, why aren't you working? You are certainly young enough to still work....
@@valeriesorensen981 He's on SSI which is low income Social Security. Usually means you can't work because of a physical or mental disability and you've not work long enough for receive SSDI credits.
Such a heartbreaking situation to be in, I am relieved and thankful for your new home.. .Don't know the situation, but sorry your family couldn't help... God bless you
I know how you feel , I'm 76 yrs old woman and my rent went up $300. in past 2 yrs . I live month to month waiting to be evicted. I pray alot and cry alot . I never thought my life would end this way.
Thank you Joyce, I appreciated your kind ess. I live in a studio apt. and started off at $625. Month but new landlord jacked up rent and I only get $1090. from SS Ck each month . Any prays would be appreciated. God Bless.
We have to share housing. Hook up with others in need, or soon to be in need. Buy shares. Co-ownership. Shared responsibility. Use a Go Fund Me approach. People view, and loan or contribute using that platform. Use a round Robin approach, couch surf until your number comes up. I have a back room near the shared bathroom, could "lend it" six weeks a year. Stay here for work exchange.I need shelves in the garage. What was this poor woman paying in storage unit fees? No relatives with space for a few months?
Barbara I am so sorry to hear you are going through this uncertainty and stress. I too am a pensioner living in the UK. Our prices including mortgages and rents have risen very quickly. I fortunately downsized nearly seven years ago which helped me financially. I worry for both young people , middle aged people and the elderly. Our times are so uncertain. I pray that things will work out for you. Sending love and best wishes.
Hello! In my opinion, if you have the chance to have a car, then you're not homeless. Be thankful to have that car. I wish I had a car. So many people don't realize the chance they have.
I'm 71 & was homeless, lived out of my car for 3 years. When I was evicted, I lost everything (I had no money for movers or storage). I went to a homeless shelter & was hooked up with a Social Worker who found me a low-rent senior apartment, so I sleep in a bed now. The management here is poor, but in the winter, it's warm, & in the summer, it's cool. God bless this woman & everyone like her.
As long as I’m alive, I would work 10 hour shifts 7 days a week to make sure my mother was in a proper house, rental or otherwise. This is terrible to see. I’m happy she is stabilized and in a secure place.
Your mother must have earned that love and respect from you. Both by raising you to be a hard working and responsible person, and by being an honourable and respectful person herself.
You are a good person lee.. I too helped my mother with her expenses. My mother, Lived in an assisted living apartment for 5 years and passed away at age 92.. I never missed her birthday, and was blessed that she had good health and always had her humor. May God Bless You Lee, and bless this lady in the video...
I am hispanic and it is absolutely apalling and unvelievable to see how anyone would allow his/her parents, let alone your Mom, be homeless! This is outrageous and not acceptable in my culture, period!!
Phhftt gurl😂😂😂the child i raised is not the adult woman who claims to be my daughter. I'm not mean or RUDE but i definitely harbor something. I don't think I would want to go live with her and her baby Daddy. One thing about boomers, we are resilient!
@@gayrobinson7561because the latino people are taught to be as a family close knit. And to support one another during hardships despite the drama. We have a different culture to Americans. We don’t really believe in putting our elderly parents in homes. We take care of one another.
I'm so glad she found a place to live. My husband passed away 11 years ago and I have been homeless for 10 years now. I never dreamed this would happen. I am battling cancer and many other things. SSI just isn't enough to find a place to live. My heart goes out to all the older women out there who are going through this. God be with you
Are you on the Section-8 waiting list? That's no guarantee of an apartment, but it's at least a start... Best of luck to you, dear, you deserve some peace and comfort!💐
This really touched me in a way I can’t even explain. This can happen to anyone at this day and age. My mom gets social security and it made me think of her at 75 😢 Watching this was hard especially when you said “I need help. I was jumping for joy in the end when you moved into your apartment. I broke down in joy for you 🫶🏽
Maybe the elderly should have been more frugal during their lives planning for their retirement years. I see today's youngsters filling the bars, restaurants and fast food outlets as though the world is going to end tomorrow. One day they too will age but they seem oblivious to this fact. Planning for their old age does not seem to enter the equation.
This is so sad. I have a co-worker who's 64 years old. One day I asked her while she was still working, she said she can't afford to retire and she doesn't want to lose her house. Our country is going backwards. It's a shame because OUR leaders are the most CORRUPT people in the society.
@@winter4618 The social Security taxations are be really screwed up! It's small compared to federal and state taxes! After hitting a certain level, they stop taking taxes out of your paycheck! A great benefit for the rich wage earner. I think it's around $160K. a year now! If you only earn around $20k.. your screwed! Your S.S.I. is based on your highest level level of earnings during certain time frame! Most people cannot get full time employment after the age of 50 because of health conditions or lack of up to date work skills! So their overall wages are lower… S.S.I. should be at a certain rate and last as long as a person works! EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE SAME PAYBACK!!
I'm grateful that my siblings and I have the ability to take care of my mother in my brother's home. My heart breaks for this woman and everyone in her position. We must do better for our seniors. 🙏🏾
Well said, I am living in the UK and I got a spare room in My house🇬🇧 if this woman was in the UK I would invite her to stay in My house until she find a suitable accommodation. I feel so sad and heartbreaking to see a woman of that age go through what she's going through right now. May God have Mercy upon this woman to find a good home to stay. And I wish her all the best. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Bless your heart Ma'ma Amen.
I'm glad you landed on your feet. At 62, I lost my home in the midst of Covid & spent 9 months in my van. I had chronic health conditions, and everything was closed, even shelters, etc. I cried myself to sleep more than once. Finally, I was able to get into HUD senior housing and am starting my third year in my apartment. I am so happy for you that you are able to now relax and have your life back. A lot of people glamorize the van life, and "freedom." I felt it was the opposite for me. I hated it. I love camping and being in nature, but by choice, not necessity. So best wishes on a new and wonderful future!
I must admit, that it is very tough, especially as you get older. I was living in my car at 24 and it was easy. Today, at 60, I would be absolutely miserable. Being homeless is a tough pill to swallow. You must be ecstatic to have a roof over your head. The things you take for granted like using the bathroom becomes a chore.
When I was homeless I bought a tent and lived in the woods. The only bad part was the heat and the cold. It didn't rain that year at all but we had an ice storm at the end of the year and a lot of trees fell down and I could have been killed.
@@crand20033 wow David. I am happy to hear you are no longer homeless. It is quite dangerous living out in the elements. I am so happy to hear that you have found a home.
I’m in my fifties , divorced with no children and no family left. I am currently living paycheck to paycheck with no savings. I rent. I don’t fear death. I fear being homeless once I can no longer support myself or my health fails. I know so many also face this. It’s not living, it’s barely existing. I’m so glad she found an apartment. What a great lady- she deserves it!
Ty for your kind words, I hope someone in Washington see us scared and suffering. Slow and easy does it. ❤But really I think our dream is over and me too not afraid of death, it’s got to be an upgrade, truly Judith
@islandhopper100 yes u r right , i know because i to have and is suffering , and & unfortunately things will likley become worst 😔 not just for me but the whole western world is facing big problems ..
@@TugIronChief I’m sure that Volvo is a car she paid for before her life changed. And nobody gets much when they sell their used car, and selling it would mean she has no car. Regarding $2,000/ mo., that is $24,000/year which is poverty level income no matter what State you live in. And she’s old. Old people are at the end of their lifespan. She wanted to remain in the area where she’s lived for decades, where her friends live, be around things and places that make her happy and give her comfort and I’m happy she was able to do that. I don’t begrudge her that one bit.
@@TugIronChief Yea…trying not to sound like a dick here but she’s looking for places in really nice towns. I live in the same area. I’m sure if she looked in Lawrence she could find a place no problem but she didn’t want to. And yea that loaded Volvo isn’t a cheap car. She somehow ends up in a beautiful updated place with a water view. She had some high standards.
@@TugIronChief I have no idea what the specifics of her life and finances have been until now. Do you know her personally to be privy to such information? If not, perhaps you should refrain from being so judgmental.
@@katarina1852 The $2,000/ mo., is not her income. It is a government-issued voucher, known as Section 8. Meaning, the government covers up to $2000 of her monthly rent. The reason people have difficulties sympathizing with her, is because she was homeless by choice. Also, she only wanted an apartment in Newburyport where housing costs are high. So in other words you wasted your tears.
This was initially heartbreaking and then it ended up being heart-warming. So glad Judith was helped and has a home again. I only wish they had shown her paintings.
Im 53 years old and a disabled Marine and my heart goes out to you and everyone who is facing these tough times and I pray that you will be happy and wishing you the best.
I’m really well, found a vet who built this unbelievably nice home and appreciated the guaranteed sec8 payments. Appreciate your service too. But when are people going to start appreciating the life time service of the homemakers mothers wives and artist that spend our lives describing the beauty of where we live? Just saying and wondering why don’t I deserve that too? My SS retirement is only $500 bucks of course I became homeless. Judith
Yes mine is 72, and she would never do this on her own. I hope that when this happens to her I'm still alive, and bring her home with me. My mom comes first. I would never ever abandon her. Never ever.
@@maribeldeleon5323There are some real bad children out there who disrespect their parents. Fact!! You are one of the few who honor their mother or father. God bless!
@@maribeldeleon5323 this is all down to the property market and how values whether renting or buying has pushed many out of the market. Wages never keep up..
here in the u k the government are filling hoels wirh illegal immigrants. full board , meals ,spending money . our own homeless get nothing . apart from food banks given by others
Same. Ive not been homeless but divorcing at 58 is scary. I'm ok w/divorcing but its really not fair that the wife gets half the amount of ssi benefits her husband or ex-husband will get. That's providing i draw from his which will prob be more than if i drew from my benefits bc men make more money.. they especially did in the past 40 yrs. If my ex gets $3k, I have to live off of $1500 a mo. Right now my apt is $1350 & increasing every yr, add food utilities gas ins. I work but I don't want to work until I drop dead. God bless Judith! I'm sure she is a great artist, hopefully can sell her art in etsy.. some people do really well on there. Good luck Judith!!!!!! & no mam you shouldn't be ashamed or feel.like you should do better. Our country should do better. This is America for God's sake
This is why affordable housing for seniors is so essential. I run a nonprofit in California, and we have a seven-year waiting list. Many seniors come to us from living in their car. It's heartbreaking.
I’m originally from Germany. Drove many years through Canada and the USA as a long haul truck driver. You would be surprised how many people in the “super power USA “ are homeless. Living on the streets, the woods, cars. You vote for 80 year old men to govern you but don’t care about the retired and old people. BTW. You should know that the USA is big. If you can’t find affordable housing where you lived, just move. Greetings from Panama, where a normal local 2 bedroom house is $350 a month. And you get the beaches as a bonus on top! 🎉
This story is so heartwrenching. How could any one end up living in the street/car even?. What a courageous overcoming lady. How teaching that she can share this sermon of her life journey with us. Just tells how unkind our world has turned out to be. Eye opening. However the reason behind all this is, I pray that it has nothing to do with the uncompassionate persona of humankind. Blessed to have listened to this saddening story. Abundant Blessings Madam. Best for You❤🎉
Because of health problems I lost my job. I was 59. Single. I was homeless and lived in my car for 5 months. Thank God, I had it to live in. It was so much harder than I thought it would be. I can't imagine doing that in my 70s. So glad she found a place.
Ugh I can't imagine! I'm 33 with health issues that are so severe doctors orders I can't work or drive and I'm only 33 ! My husband is the only one working right now with inflation while I'm waiting on disability to come through! Because of all this my depression has started back up again and since he is the only one working we can't afford to put anything away for savings or retirement or emergencies
she made me cry.... She took all my worries away about my little rundown house. So happy she's in her wonderful home making artwork with her happy cat. God bless her
If I had a friend that was going through this I would volunteer to house share with her. I think more and more older people should be thinking about house sharing. It would sure help out a lot of people financially and then there’s also the loneliness factor. I’m so glad she found a place and it looks like a beautiful apartment.
@@Kharkovkid It would be tough to have a non-family member in your house. Heck it’s tough to have a family member in your house sometimes. I had a friend to rented a bedroom to a friend of hers And it turned into a bad situation and she had to kick her out.
I can’t imagine her kids not helping her. I’d never allow my parents to live in a car. We don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes in her life but as a mother myself, I can only pray my kids will treat me better. I hope her kids see this video.
I wouldn't care if my parents were homeless, because they were very abusive. I will probably be in therapy for the rest of my life because of them. This lady seems like a sweetheart, but then again, everyone adores my parents and even tell me how lucky I am to have them. Ugh.
Maybe she never had kids, I didn't. Who wants to bring children into this hell realm. Whoever created this place is pure evil in and of itself. Save the Adam and Eve story in the garden folks. Ugh. BS!
What courage to be in this film. 30 years ago I slept in my car as a choice in order to save on hotel bills when I worked away from home. It was purgetory. This lady had no choice, but still she maintained her dignity. Madam you are a star, an inspiration to others and a true survivor. After the past you truly deserve the now. Enjoy it and welcome back Judith.
I am filled with sobbing rage that housing prices are allowed to be so high and that any of us should be subjected to this inhumanity. There are people with names and addresses responsible for what is happening to our elderly.
Corrupt government is to blame. WE HAVE THE MONEY to provide adequate SS income, decent affordable housing, and so on!! Knowing the following will empower us to end the reign of sociopaths who EMBEZZLE fiat government money rather than doing their duty to us and issuing it to those who need it. Here is the MINIMUM we need to know in order to end the reign of corrupt sociopathic money ADDICTS who have been embezzling government money for decades: Remember Henry Ford said that there would be "revolution before tomorrow morning" if the people know how the money system actually worked? Well, the corrupt sociopaths in power know that government money can be issued IN ANY AMOUNT for anything that is physically possible, and they have arranged scams for decades to EMBEZZLE that money! The major one is "privatization", where they pretend they will run something better than the government and "like a business", but this scam is designed so they can bill the government ANY AMOUNT, providing massive exec salaries and insanely high profits. Wall Street firms fall over each other to invest - so do most Congress (or Parliament) members - when these entities are put on the stock market, because they know that profits are guaranteed via government money. The US has been taking over countries since WW2 to do this embezzling scam and have built a corruption cartel of many lapdog countries; the liars demonize any leader who does not submit to it, and will manipulate public opinion so we go along with the coups, invasions, assassinations, etc. We need to see the BS and FIGHT the lunatic money addicts and their inhumanity. They lie us into wars & then embezzle most of the war money through "privatized" war companies, incarcerate people to enrich themselves via "privatized" prisons. "Privatized" healthcare enriches insurance companies and related companies & investors, another corruption scam where they get torrents of government money but do NOT spend it on the healthcare people need. Vax companies and the digital ID systems to subjugate us are also privatized! The scheme was to get TRILLIONS from many governments FOREVER while ensuring we could not rise up to stop their corruption, tyranny and inhumanity. (Pretending there is not enough energy, oil, food is how they will try to force us to get those digital IDs - they will say it is so we can get our "rations" to try to survive.) They use cloaking terms like "private" prisons, "for profit" healthcare, "public-private partnerships", etc, because they know that there is public backlash against privatization; we should always push back and use the CORRECT term when they do this. Currently, public education is being privatized by calling it "school choice" and "charter schools". The lunatic money addicts in power lie, destroy and KILL for more "money fixes". They are totally UNFIT TO GOVERN and should face charges of dereliction of duty, violating the Constitution, embezzling federal money, crimes against humanity, violating the Nuremberg code, war crimes and more.
@@SpectreOZ yes, the greed of people who can never have enough is why this situation exists. BTW, wonder who was kind enough to give her cat a home. One of the kids?
There has to be more to this story.. she drives a pretty new volvo and is looking for expensive housing.. she could move to Forth Wayne ind for example and find a nice place for $800
I was thinking the same! If you are homeless on social security, the social security moves with you. She could have found cheaper places to live out of state. This watches like privileged homelessness.
It takes so much courage to talk about this. Thank you for sharing. After raising kids and working so hard, you deserve a decent life. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
My heart really went out to this lady and what she has been through is tragic; having to live in her car at 72. This is just not on. I'm so glad she was able to find an apartment and hoping her life will be much better from now on. I'm 73 years old and I couldn't imagine being homeless; it shouldn't be happening, but it does.
@@lm5265 I don't get that either. I do believe that it's not a child's (emphasis on CHILD) responsibility to take care of their parent(s), but dang, her ADULT kids gotta be in their 50's? Unless they are homeless too? IDK, I think at that point ADULT children should step in.
Any American collecting soc. security can live a MIDDLE CLASS lifestyle in many countries in the world. There are many pockets of foreigner enclaves that typically include a hodge podge from all over the developed world (Canadians,Aussies,kiwis, euros, etc.) The problem usueally is they simply dont want to take "chance" (aka fear of unknown), or are too stubborn and set in their ways. although there are still a few out there that are simply ignorant of it as well.
@@Gizziiusa It also depends on your physical health. I don't think I would uproot myself at 65 with the medical conditions I have, move ALONE to a foreign country just to be able to say I can live off $800 a month! I've looked into moving to Mex. I'd have to buy into their health insurance and even though they HAVE uni health, it is a tiered system, and that would only be about $100 less than I pay now! I would suggest to stop spouting 'talking points' of "MOVE SOMEWHERE ELSE" as that is not a good option when one is ALONE, FEMALE, and OVER 62!
I was homeless for a month last spring. My dad's family found me a place where I could live with my pets. Eight months later, we're still there, for which I am forever grateful. ❤❤❤
@@eh1702 I think the person is just being more specific about which side of family. Like, yes, my parents' siblings are my aunt and uncles, but sometimes I'll say like, my mother's youngest brother, my father's full brother, to be specific which uncle I am talking about.
Having been in the same situation for over 2 years, I know exactly how this dear lady feels, it's heartbreaking when you have nowhere to call home. I'm thrilled that she has found a home now, and wish her every happiness for the future.
I started crying when she welcomed her cooking utensils. It was for her like seeing an old friend. Many people in these times are one paycheck away of being homeless.
I remember my past when I was homeless too all my stuffs I put it in friend house but I when I got a home and wanna get my stuff she don't get it back to me she stole my stuffs 😭😭😭...
@@lovemusicnatureartsfoods... so sorry, your supposedly friend, took advantage of your situation and took it upon herself, to keep your stuff for herself.
Thank you for your kind words, I am so happy to have found two wonderful landlords, night and day from where I came, not to mention the best rental I’ve ever had. Best of luck to you 2, Judith
I'm sitting here in tears because you look exactly like my mother. To see you go through homelessness at an advanced age breaks my heart. God bless you for your strength to persevere and know that God will send you his angels to help you get what you need. God bless you Judith! I wish you nothing but the best going forward with your life and with your ART ❤
I’ll guarantee no government agency will ever take the home I paid off through hard work and sacrifice. I’ll destroy it first along with the people that try to evict me. That’s a promise if I ever made one. Btw, I’ll check out too. You can’t beat a person with that mindset.
From Judith/ thank you dear, very kind. Yes I’m still working on my new lovely place to make it feel like home, but know in America as it has devolved to, I will never be safe again. Rental homes don’t belong to you anymore, not even if you pay. And sadly and probably not like your mum, I agree with this comment above. Wish I could shoot the bastard that took my little retirement home from me and in the same sense “an eye for an eye “ burn his f-ing house to the ground as well. Take his home from him. So not 100% enlightened yet hay?
So glad she found a home. It’s so sad that so many seniors are in her same situation. Housing has become so unaffordable for people of all ages and background.
She always remained positive and dignified. Im so happy she finally got to be out of her car and into a stable place. A good spotlight on the homeless situation and older women.
Tell cab drivers I meet…be a designer cabbie. It would take a while, but 30 customers later…..a client base. Go through churches, go through social worker office in hospitals, need a ride home. Need a dependable ride in. If mom or dad has appointments, kids have to take off work. You think the volunteer stuff is there….but more buyers than sellers . They need volunteers. Judith has easy load comfortable vehicle. If she volunteered five hours a week,she’d meet potential homeshare.
Judith ,I was homeless and it's not so much fun living in my car. I watched your video and it reminded me about my mom was homeless also after she and my dad divorced and they sold the house. So so sad .just wanted to let you know I understand what you were going through. Seems it just keeps getting harder . But I started to except I hit rock bottom , but it sometimes all works out for the best in the end God bless you. I'm so happy for you got a place to live ❤❤❤ take care...
When I saw they found her a place, my heart breathed a huge sigh of relief. I've been homeless before, and I know the feeling of uncertainty and wandering. I'm finally in my place, and I'm not letting anyone or myself cheat me out of this blessing. Thank God she was able to get a place.
I live in a small apartment and I'm just starting to watch this video. But she's my mother's age,and I was dang sure gonna say come stay with me a couple of months
@@porshataylor-ee5ri I'm like that too. I was just happy the non-profit got something for her and then when she had her items in the house, I just smiled and sighed hard.
As a single woman of her age, and who used to live in that area, I can relate. I am so sorry she was forced to live in that situation. I admire her strength.
Why didn't she have savings and investments from her earlier working life to prepare for this stage of her life in retirement? I am 72 and retired in my own apartment in New York City, and very happy.
@@stumack9755 not everyone's kids are in a position to afford to help. Some people's children become sick, disabled, or die before the parents. Other times the kids live several states away, or abroad.
So disturbing to see this happening to seniors . I'm so glad she found a place and hope the others in need find what they are looking for also . Where are these women's families ?
@@bighoudini6130 This is what I was thinking. Where is the son or daughter who should be in their 40s or 50s? My grandmother lives with my parents ever since her husband died. Strange.
@@ent1311 another has to be with today's society technology her family might be on a fast track working and spending . People forget about family. It is costing to live decent now a day's.
I was wondering about that. Maybe they live in a different state and she doesn't want to move. I understand her concerns. I had to take early social security and without my 401K to supplement my monthly income, I'd be in trouble (don't know how long that's going to last). I have no children but my niece and next door neighbor checks on me every few days especially if they haven't heard from me. Growing old sucks.
What a sad story at the beginning. My 93 year old mom lives with us. She didn’t want to go into a home. I promised my dad I would take care of her and that’s what I will do until she takes her last breath. I’m thankful that this story has a happy ending. God Bless her.
My heart is broken. I am 77 and live in Massachusetts. After I divorced, I moved into my big raised ranch and had a fabulous but difficult job as a buyer in a department store. A very demanding job with much traveling and long hours. After many years working, i have married again to a fabulous man who can repair anything…..electrical, pluming, automotive, carpentry, installing carpet and flooring, landscaping, painting . How fortunate am I. I could never have managed to pay professionals to make repairs to my home. I am so shocked that there are not services in Massachusetts that could help this woman. But for the grace of God that might have been me. I now wonder, could this have been me? Gob bless this women.
I am an elder too. I am so relieved to see she received help. I almost didn't want to watch because it is painful to see people in such need. God bless her and those who helped her.
I think a lot of people would be shocked to know who is living in their cars because of circumstances they did not, could not, anticipate. Heartbreaking.
You can't make people see anyting. Just because she has a nice expensive car and a storage unit does not mean she wasn't struggling. I've been in my car a year July 1st. Why don't you try it out? Since y'all make it sound so easy for her or people like me
This is not a communist country. You get what you can pay for. Although I am very grateful for Social Security, it doesn't cover much and we may need to make more money. But we all have to live below our means.
This is so familiar to me. I'm close to Judith's age. Health is slipping, loneliness is growing. So many of us... God bless the homeless with shelter and peace ✝️🙏🏠
@@michaelwoehl8822 of course God didn't cause it. I'm praying to Him for relief from it, for homes and peace for those without it. I agree with you that greed is the cause, yes.
@@2Hearts3 Yes, I agree only I feel that god has nothing to do with this, it is people and peoples greed that puts people on the street, if prayer works for you that's fine with me. But we shouldn't stand by and do nothing, someday it may be us or our loved ones.
We lost our home and pets to a fire, over 60 years of our lives, all our memories gone so quickly. Because of that I feel so much for this woman. How do you start over again? I wish her the absolute best.
@@geneviveross4234We have insurance. Insurance can’t replace the special items like photos, art, custom jewelry, collections of unique objects, costumes, etc. It also can’t replace our three cats who died in the fire. It’s a complicated loss.
I wish you the best and I'm sorry for the loss of your pets and lifetime of keepsakes and other important things. My home burned down when I was 7. It was a rental apartment and we had no insurance. We ended up homeless for months afterward. I remember the suffering.
@@Bronte55 America is a weird place. How can you have a car and not a home? To think you have vast sprawling cities everywhere. In an African country, such a thing would be inconceivable.
I am 69 divorced was renting then my son had a place built for me on his property and I only contributed a small amount to electricity I am really blessed after seeing your video happy to see you found a place God bless
My mom passed away 6 years ago and my 89 year old dad spends 6 months with me and 6 months with my brother. He’ll never be homeless ! He took good care of us when we were kids and it’s an honor to take care of him.
That's BEAUTIFUL, Cj!
💯True nothing else,perfectly said☝☝🙏❤
😭😭
Your sweet. Im not a bad person I swear...but niether of my daughters will care for me. My son...I dont think his wife would approve.
Thats the way it should be
I know family dynamics are complicated and tricky, but I don’t think I could sleep at night knowing my mother was homeless. Even though it’s non of our business it makes you wonder why she didn’t have familial support.
I don’t have kids- I am an older women with MS and my husband and I couldn’t have kids. Not everyone has family ☹
@@pinkglitterfleck she did say a son and daughter. I wondered if they were out of state and she did not want to relocate. Happy it turned out well in the end.
She seems very kind. And I hope she truly is. But my mother can seem very kind to people and is extremely nasty to me behind closed doors. I won't help her out if she ends up homeless. I don't think she will end up homeless because she's got a lot of money coming in between social security and my father's pension and she lives in a very affordable area and owns a home. But I wouldn't help her. She would make my life a living hell. She's on her own
Towards the beginning of the video, she stated that she doesn't tell anyone she's homeless. If that includes her kids, her kids aren't going to know about it.
@@involuntarilycelebrate what’s interesting is a lot of baby boomers are becoming homeless/destitute. Some of that generation promoted an individualistic, consumer driven, “me first” mindset in younger generations. Now they are reaping what they sowed and it’s really sad. I totally understand that birth family is sometimes not real family.
The same thing happened to me. Living in my car. What saved me is I snuck into my church at night. I could use their kitchen and take showers. I never told anyone because I was so embarrassed. Eventually, I got a small part time job that helped me to rent a room in someone's home. But they had to raise the rent and eventually I had to move out of state to a cheaper area. After living in a tiny studio during 3 years of Covid, I was given a 90-day so my landlord's daughter could move in. It was hard to find any place I could afford on Soc Sec. I was extremely lucky to find a part time job that helped me get into an low income apartment. However, the job went away and the day I signed the lease papers, I was told they would be raising my rent after the lease expired. It took 8 years to get off the streets and into my own place. I was really grateful that during that time, I was able ro retire and receive my SocSec. Living in a car when you're a woman and 65 is not a life. Someone has to stop big corporations from buying up homes and charging outrageous rents.
So glad you finally received your SS. I hope you're well and that your place is decent and long term.
Nothing is being done, they are still buying up all the homes. Govt officials have to be getting kickbacks from it
They are purposely forcing ppl into homelessness
HUD funded these large house buyouts in the last credit crunch and gave these same corps. (close friends of Trump are PROMINANT in that game) and even if you could afford and had the CR to buy, your own bank or S and L would be giving lyou free money. That made HUDS mandate WORSE: THEY CREATED their own problem, and here were are a decade and more later.
The only embarassing (not to you, just to society or whatever) thing is that you had to sneak into the church,,,,although I totally understand not wanting others to know your business.
If every church put privacy fences, a shade structure and an extension cord to just 5-10 parking spots in their lot, and let car/van dwellers stay there for 6 month ( or whatever) stretches and had an accessible room with washer/dryer, bathroom, kitchen and an office (most churches have these anyway) that would be easy and a major help to many. Yet I don’t think many do.
Bless you. You've been through some stress..I hope your days are easier now.
What a heartbreaking story. I’m overjoyed and thankful that she found a home 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Yes 🙏🙏
I'm 60 & homeless for 16 months (last time for a year) with pets who are family members. One of my 14 year old dogs died 3 days ago, endless tears, too much pain. Watching you unpack in your new home gives me hope for the future. God bless you.
Hang in there. You are not alone. I’ve spent the past decade in and out of being without a physical place to call home. I’ve lived in my vehicles, bought a used minivan and converted it to a place to camp from and sleep in. I turned it into an adventure and often pretended to be a tourist during my time off from work.
Keep looking for opportunities and the sweet part of life. Keep redefining what you would like each day to be for you. Turn them into mini vacays even if you only have $10 on any given day.
Thinking that way got me through some very tough times. Try not to focus on being alone - rather redefine what you’re trying to accomplish in any given location.
Make it a party even if you have to start out being sarcastically creative about it.
Plug into your grit, love and acknowledge/celebrate the survivor in you. Try not to tell yourself things like “this shouldn’t be happening” instead say to yourself things like
“This couldn’t have happened to a more creative, talented, and courageous woman who is a survivor!”
so sorry to hear that, and about your baby. I admire you for not abandoning them!
Keep trying to find solutions, don't give up!
I was evicted after 20 years at 60 years old. it was crazy but it turned out the best because It forced me to move away to a very inexpensive area where I was able to buy a home. I truly would have bought anything, even just a piece of land, so I could keep my plants and my pets.
I wish you the same, soon!💛🐾🦚🌼
Pets really are family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
@@CKLoving Thank you for these kind, healing, helpful words.
@@eleonorabartoli2225 Thank you. Yes knowing no family member was abandoned, even during more than a year of homelessness, helps ease the pain of losing a best friend and my only family for fourteen years.
My 86 year old father moved in with me 2 years ago. No way was I going to leave him alone after my mother and his wife of 56 years died. He is my rock. This story of this woman breaks my heart!! 😭💔
Lucky him. Lucky you. If you provide more than half of his support you claim him as a dependent. Use tax credits to modify your home for safety, walk in shower, and the like.
It’s only been five decades. Not routine to live multi generations…..it went without saying.
Better for everyone. Kids who grow up with a grandparent or other elder…it’s an advantage.
You are a good person Cindy I hope you remember that when you are judged unfairly.
God bless you and your precious father!
God bless you ma'am 🙏
I did the same with my mother. She shows 3 children, where were they when their mother was living in her car???
Whoever rented her this place did her a huge favor….thank you
yes that looks like a really nice place waterfront too. but she looks like a civilized old lady and they were glad to get a renter that wasnt on drugs or a drunk that means a lot when you have to rent your property out
She should buy a tiny home
Fantastic what a lovely woman 🇬🇧
God love her x
Yes...its on the water and very high end luxury ✨️ 😮😮
When you got your apartment a great big smile broke out on my face I am so pleased for you Keith from England
I would never let my mom become homeless. My husband and I live in a one bedroom apartment and we would both sleep on the couch and let my mom stay with us if need be. This woman's story made me cry so much.
What about HIS mom?
What about HIS mom?
Sadly
Made me cry too.
lucky for your mom the property owner didn't find out...many of them would have looked for a reason, to force you to not allow her to be there
I'm a 64 year old man. My wife and I have been married for 33 years. I cried watching your video. How horrible to be an older person and have no place sleep, relax to live. Whatever problems anyone has, they can multiply them by 1,000 if they have no kitchen table where they can sit and try to resolve the problems. I am so glad she found a place to call home. Your video reminds me how blessed I am. My wife and I live a tiny little house, but it'd our home. Thank you for sharing and reminding me how blessed I am.
I'm a 64 year old woman, single, disabled and homeless. You can cry for me too. I pray. 🌺
@@ukulele-covergirl 😂
@@Cantinatollo1 Why is that funny to you. I'm not joking. 🌺
@@ukulele-covergirl
Move to Philippines, cheap rent as low as $150-200 per month. Food is cheap too.
@@Explorerbabe3469 That is not viable for over 90% of people...going from the US to a place like that.
I'm so happy for this lady. I'm homeless living in a shelter at night. I'm 55 but don't have the energy like I did, going through health issues. Finding a job is not as easy as one may think. The biggest thing about being homeless is having hope. Some days you feel totally hopeless and other days you just grateful you are safe and alive. Pray for me.
Keep going! Never Give Up! Stay focused on your priorities: Health, Safety, Shelter.
Keeping you in my prayers. 🙏💕🌈
Prayers for you. I hope you find a home soon. Keep having hope, it will get you far.
It's a new year May God Bless you with a place to be at as it must be so hard pray 🤔 and positive things will work out..will pray for you now before I go to bed!
I am in the same position at 53 so I understand completely.prayers on their way.x.
@iggygirlsballersclub7819. Don’t you have family ?
God bless this beautiful woman
WHERE IS YOUR GOD??
@@uncle281 HE'S EVERYWHERE FOOL!💯🙏🏼❤️
When I turned 15, my father took legal action to take me from my mother and moved me to another state away from her. She suffers from schizophrenia and depression, but she worked hard up until that point. Everything fell apart for her when I was taken. She became homeless and drove her car to the state I lived, to at least see me from time to time. I couldn't help her for so many years. At 28, 1 year after being married, my husband and I took her in. She'd been on the street up until then. I am so very grateful for my amazing husband. My father's side of the family is at a loss why I would bring her into my home, this supposed "home wrecker". Not saying we don't have hard days... weeks sometimes, but overall it has been wonderful knowing she's with us and safe. I couldn't live with myself if she died on the street, homeless and without a single family member to care. I don't understand my family or the utter rejection of someone they should have loved, someone that fell mentally ill and they left her to die. Self-preservation maybe? I don't understand this world we live in, but pray for a better tomorrow.
God bless you
You are a good daughter and friend to your mom.
You did the right thing. Life is very hard at times (for everyone). Our father was homeless for a while and I was desperately trying to help figure out a sensible solution for him. There were many difficult facets to his situation. He claimed he didn’t want help but I think he didn’t want to seem like a bother to anyone.
After many prayers, they were answered. Through a church, thankfully a couple of people knew the right questions to ask our dad, found him a low cost apartment building and he has been off the streets now for over 7 years. Praise Yeshua!!
For better or worse . That's the promise that you would say you would keep .
You arr an Angel
God bless you ,I also cannot see a senior homeless .
It breaks my heart.
I'm a senior also if that ever happened to me WELL MY LORD WILL CERTAINLY KNOW ABOUT IT .
PRAISE YE THE LORD 🙏
I STILL HAVE MY INCOME AND WE SHARE AN AOPT.
ME NY DAUGHTER AND MY GRANDSON .
BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR MOM ❤
This is insane-she has 3 kids. Do they know that their mom is homeless? WTF? How is this possible? This makes me sick to my stomach
Amen. The kids come from a different generation. Most are for their selves these days. Awful......😢
I’d never do this to my mum I work as an ambulance crewman and I’ve seen people with stage 4 cancer and there families live round the corner, not talking too them for years, families are totally sh@t
Horrible, exactly where are those kids? Pathetic.
@@joseperez1085
My parents sacrificed all their life and devoted to raising us, me and 2 brothers. We were hungry during the transition to communism in VN. All the money saving my parents had spent on sending the little brother off the country on a refugee boat. He came to the US and successfully completed his engineer degree working at Intel. My Dad came later as a former officer serving during capitalism gov. He came here with only a pair of shoes and the outfit he's wearing. In a minor dispute the young son thrown my dad out of his home. My Dad was 65. I was pregnant and poor but managed to take father in with us in our apartment. This thing happen a lot in life, there's nothing new, and gratitude is not something you see everyday. Having a roof above and foods on table daily is a blessing not to forget.
May be the kids are struggling we don’t know so better not to make assumptions 😊
So happy she found a home. What have we become?
did she?
Too many selfish people in this world.
We've become humans who are NOT humane.
I don't even know America it's just a land of lies. We can't even take care of our seniors so many people have so much and then some people don't have anything it's truly sad!
We need to stop electing millionaires.
Thank You, Judith for sharing. I am 72, also..I was homeless for 140 days..lived in my car, my rent increased by $400. So happy you found a home peace happiness.
Her son and daughter,where are they? It's a crime that older people are discarded by their own families when they need them. They only contact them when they want something from them . The grandchildren thoroughly ignore them and we are told that's normal because they are teens and busy with their own lives.
Appreciate your comments. Please see the written story which has more detail. www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/01/09/what-happens-when-you-lose-your-home-at-72
Unfortunately when we get old or have an incurable disease we become invisible!!! I am so sorry that you have had this terrible experience.
Some are embarrassed or too proud. Others come from disfunctional families. We don't know. 🤔
@@GBHNews The written story does not mention anything about her family. This is really sad because I have a mother who is in her 60's and I'll be damned if I let her live out there like that...not a in a million years. So, it really makes me wonder where were her kids during this ordeal.
At 68 I've been divorced 21 years I've been able to support myself and pay all my own bills I do not expect my daughter's to support me nor would I ask them to
There are 7 of kids and we take turns sharing our mom!
She travels the world, visiting each of us every 3 months, being part of our lives and being with her grandchildren!
Blessings to you.
My son helps me sometimes...and God, luckily. Yes health can be an issue and finding the right work and income... should be easier in this day & age... these things should be sorted....
I pray we all have things work out better xx
Mom💞💎
She's lucky but ultimately there will be a point when she can't travel so all of you need to sit down and map that out.
How old is your mother?
May Buddha bless such children , who take care of their old parents and are compassionate to all sentient beings!!!
May Karma treat you with kindness to you have shown to others…EMaHo PhenNo PhenNo SoHa..
Am I the only one appalled and ashamed at what we have become? At what we are willing to accept as a nation? It's nice that she found a place but too many more aren't so lucky.
We are a nation that has no problem paying $200m one F-22 fighter jet. Retiree needs rank last in the list of priorities. Sad
Some of the not so perky perks of capitalism that is beneficial for a select few to ignore and deny they even exist.
@@leinster22 very screwed up on our prior 😢
All she has to do is go to a nursing home and watch TV while waiting on her meals. Our system is set up to care for our elderly.
She clearly has children that should be helping rather than everything coming from tax payers. We have our own family to care for.
UKRAINE 🇺🇦
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
VENEZUELA CUBA HONDURAS....
THEY LIVE IN NICE HOTELS IN NEW YORK.
What a dear woman. May she continue to enjoy her new apartment and get back to her art.
I would pitch a tent and live in a field, before l would abandon my pets..😢
Having this happen to ANY elderly person in the USA is RIDICULOUS😢!!!
I hope it happens to you
Exactly, profits before life. Disgusting.
Get what ya voted for cuz OrangeMan Bad but really WASNT!
@@SilentsisterSo it’s a property owners fault? But not who literally RUNS the economy-didn’t have this under TRUMP just sayin’
@@abbyynorman2874 please- two sides, one coin. None of those corrupt men deserve office. Let's see- vote for criminal 1 or criminal 2? Duped.
To pay $3500 for a basic apartment is disgusting. For this reason, tons of older Americans are living on their Social Security overseas. God bless you, Judith.
All the one bedroom apartments now seem to be priced for two incomes - and two HIGH incomes. Studio apartments, some as small as 200 sq ft go for 1800/month where I live. And that's with no laundry facilities or other amenities. It's ridiculous. That's more than half of what more people take home here on average. Add in your utilities, high groceries, transportation so you can get to work and it's insane. And it's no better for many low income homeowners. Taxes and insurance, let alone utilities have gone so high, many of them are being forced to sell their homes and then hope they can stretch the money out to pay rent over their retirement. With rents as high as they are, that's not a good bet. Whenever I hear people snickering about those living in RVs, etc. I think "If only you ever had some hard luck, you wouldn't judge those folks!"
Living overseas is a good option, also moving to a cheaper state!
Isnt progressivism just awful? With millions of illegals crossing the southern border as they please, it takes up rental units too.
@@maggie2sticks717 I live overseas. Its great.Much cheaper than the cheapest State...
There are a lot of places in Florida which is cheaper than that. Especially for 55+ plus community.
I am 73 years old and I don't think my son would allow me to live on the streets. My heart goes out to this lady and I am happy she found a place to call home.
My doctor daughter said "dad I'd go home too before you go homeless "
Again, this is not a real homeless situation. She chooses that look at her car and if you can’t find a place cheaper than 3500 and you’re looking in the wrong places and I’m in one of the most expensive states in the country. It’s a nice story, but she’s really not a real homeless person.
As the last resort i'd do like my uncle did, he spread rumors that he had a fortune in the bank and everyone in his family took care of him, oh boy there was some @$$ kissing until the end, and there was nothing.
And i'm sure that your son doesn't expect you to so something crazy like buying the car she has, i was going for it until I saw what she waa driving, 2022 Volvo XC90 has a starting price of $49,900, there I stopped watching ... she's one of those that doesn't accept her situation, that'd explain why her 4 kids won't butt in to help her out...
It's all the government fault for letting ppl
Suffer n homeless around the 🌎 world
They pocket big money 💰 n playing foolish
Thank God that lady found a new place at the end
N God bless u all 🙏
Peace ✌️
65 and close to being in the same boat! Bought a cheap camper that I am fixing up, with the help of a friend moving it to another friend’s farm in Fl. By the grace of God I should b all set🙏🏻
Blessings to you and ur kitty❤️❤️❤️
I was 22 when I was homeless, until I was 24. I slept in my car. The park I slept in, had to move every hour because was illegal to be there. Finally started sleeping in a bank parking lot because of the lights and 24 hour cameras. It was hard at 22, I can't imagine it at 72. Praying for this lady!
It means in my country where joint family system - older people are comfortable and secure than the older people in USA or in other countries. I have emotions with you and the woman 72 and many others like these. I think, think and may be we share educate the younger generation toward the joint family system which is the best than old homes. My wishes are with you all.
Sending Love ❤️...Jessica...Are you single ?
Move to Mexico.
💞
I can't help but mention her talk of family pictures, her son and daughter. I know family can be difficult but where are they since I'd have a hard time living with myself if it were me
I don't understand how or why her children don't help her. This is mind boggling to me. I could never..ever..imagine not helping my mother.
Here Is Your Answer Like It Says In the bible when Family does Away with you and Can Not Tell the Seasons Is that It Is the end Of Time I am 81 Years old Treated the same Way. Unfortunately We Live in A society that Is sick and Have No compassion For The Elderly. Someday they to Will age what comes Around goes Around
Oh my goodness...yes, interesting as I'm not up-to-date as this is my first time seeing this, but why are the children not helping? Just horrible in my humble opinion....
I was Beat, told I would never be Nothing, and Doubted by my father all my life, i am now Sixty, my Dad is 83 and I am at his house taking care of him when he needs it. My Parents never threw me away when I wasn't doing right, were at least always there, I forgave my Father a long time ago, became successful in spite of him. Now it's my turn to stick by him no matter how he treated me in the past. There is no way in hell i would let any family member be homeless, and my Siblings have my back if needed. Gotta be a better, bigger human
it's not yours to decide how others should deal with their trauma though.@@JesseJames-vc2bm If you decided to help your dad despite his abuse, that's your choice. But that doesn't mean others have to do that. Nobody *has* to forgive their abusers. As far as your dad not throwing you away. That was his job. You didn't ask to be born! You praising him for the literal bare minimum is weird.
I originally saw her story on IG. This video was clipped into a reel and went viral. People apparently went to attack her children and they said Judith hadn't told them... allegedly. I suspect she didn't ask because they've distanced themselves and don't bother to make her part of their families (assuming the relationship isn't soured). She probably didn't want to be a burden knowing her children already don't make it a priority to spend quality time. She was homeless for nearly a year so she went a long time without seeing them, this kinda solidifies my suspicion.
Living in Europe has really opened my eyes to the difference in family dynamics between here and the US. In the US, every kid who reaches legal age is expected to be racking up a mountain of debt at university, or working full-time just to afford a tiny place or room in someone else's home because they, "have to grow up and be on your own". Over here the families tend to stick together. There is no stigma for adult children to be living at home. Temporary job losses, illness, babies coming along, etc. are all taken in stride by the extended family as a whole. Everyone pitches in on jobs around the house, childcare, etc. Living and working like this, young people are able to save enough to eventually buy their own place, while also enjoying a good standard of living all along. I suspect the "every man for himself" mantra in the US is largely thanks to banks and corporations that want to see every consumer on the hook for an overpriced home, car and (essentially worthless) education.
Excellent points
Bingo. The misogynist takes pleasure in making babies not the lifetime . And mass murder has an enormous role in misogynist religion through ages that is underpinning " economic theory" which is the same thing . Human Rights, which is what the individual in the last portion of a life span still deserve , makes murders twitchy.
Here in Canada we have a better safety net but I had noticed the difference you speak of many years ago and wondered why? When I first started working I could see the big difference between how English families manage and how Italians managed (for example).
Italian children would live at home with their parents until they could afford a home for themselves. English parents would kick their kids out when they got their first job!!! It is hard, if not impossible to get a good start in life on your own. I did it but I don’t wish that on anyone.
Just like this mother who wouldn’t take any help from her children, I think it is cultural; follow the generations back in Canada and a lot of us came from England, Ireland, and Scotland. Look at the UK now and you will find many of the same problems as in the US. The reason is not economical because poor or rich the Italians stick together. I have had immigrants to this country complain to me that Canadians are a COLD people and I have to say that I agree. Must be a long held tradition similar to the British stiff upper lip😞😞😞
In the US there has been a shift with Millennials and Gen Z. A lot of them are not leaving home as early. I didn't leave home until 25 and would have stayed home longer if my job were closer.
Yes, I remember when I was young that only losers lived at home past the college years. That was when college was affordable. People grew up a lot faster back then, and it is good to know everything that goes into providing for oneself. Your lot in life in America is very dependent on your parents lot in life and their desire and ability to share with you in your young adulthood. A lot of parents do not have generational wealth in America, have no room, nothing to pass on. Life is difficult.
I got out of a 10 year abusive relationship and didn’t know where to go. My youngest son took me in for 6 months and then I housesat for 3 years. I am finally living with my oldest son which I’m so grateful for. I’m an artist and have had to keep starting over in new places and haven’t been able to get ahead. I’m 70 and it’s so much harder now. And rent prices are out of reach. I’m always hopeful though. It’s good to know I’m not alone in more ways than one. I can’t imagine having to live in my car. That must have been so difficult. It’s nice to know that there are people who can help ❤️
I'm right at where Judith was!
63 retired woman on SSI. With health issues,no less.
This is not how I pictured my retirement at all.
It's been 2 years in my van now.
God is my strength 🙏♥️
Sending💕
Just keep praying. He does answer when the time is right for us. This I truly believe.
I don't mean to sound rude, but my generation's full retirement age is 67. If you don't have any health issues, why aren't you working? You are certainly young enough to still work....
@@valeriesorensen981 He's on SSI which is low income Social Security. Usually means you can't work because of a physical or mental disability and you've not work long enough for receive SSDI credits.
Van life certainly not what one pictures for retirement. Stay hopeful Jim.
This made me realize how I take many things for granted. I'm so glad she found a home.
I'm so glad someone found this lady a place to live. I hope she can live there the rest of her life.
ME TOO. SHE BROKE MY HEART 🙏
I HOPE and PRAY everything works out for her…Breaking my heart hearing this 😢
It was very nice and with a million dollar view!
Why did your children not help you! I am so glad you got a place
@@mikerenfro3839 They're probably struggling very much themselves. Maybe now Mom can help them 🙂
Such a heartbreaking situation to be in, I am relieved and thankful for your new home.. .Don't know the situation, but sorry your family couldn't help... God bless you
I know how you feel , I'm 76 yrs old woman and my rent went up $300. in past 2 yrs . I live month to month waiting to be evicted. I pray alot and cry alot . I never thought my life would end this way.
Do I know you sorry your going thru this I will pray for you. This is ridiculous. Even low housing isn’t low anymore😊
Thank you Joyce, I appreciated your kind ess. I live in a studio apt. and started off at $625. Month but new landlord jacked up rent and I only get $1090. from SS Ck each month . Any prays would be appreciated. God Bless.
We have to share housing. Hook up with others in need, or soon to be in need. Buy shares. Co-ownership. Shared responsibility.
Use a Go Fund Me approach. People view, and loan or contribute using that platform. Use a round Robin approach, couch surf until your number comes up. I have a back room near the shared bathroom, could "lend it" six weeks a year. Stay here for work exchange.I need shelves in the garage.
What was this poor woman paying in storage unit fees? No relatives with space for a few months?
Barbara I am so sorry to hear you are going through this uncertainty and stress. I too am a pensioner living in the UK. Our prices including mortgages and rents have risen very quickly. I fortunately downsized nearly seven years ago which helped me financially. I worry for both young people , middle aged people and the elderly. Our times are so uncertain. I pray that things will work out for you. Sending love and best wishes.
@@jenniferevans5192 HI Jennifer, Thank you for your kind words greatly appreciated
This could happen to anyone. So happy she found a place to live!
Where I live this happens to NObody.
@@geertstroy where do you live?
Well it shouldn’t though should it? Absolute travesty! 😡
Hello!
In my opinion, if you have the chance to have a car, then you're not homeless. Be thankful to have that car. I wish I had a car. So many people don't realize the chance they have.
I'm In East Vancouver
I see a few going to mcdonalds for washroom .....livin😢in a van
I'm 71 & was homeless, lived out of my car for 3 years. When I was evicted, I lost everything (I had no money for movers or storage). I went to a homeless shelter & was hooked up with a Social Worker who found me a low-rent senior apartment, so I sleep in a bed now. The management here is poor, but in the winter, it's warm, & in the summer, it's cool. God bless this woman & everyone like her.
I hope you are doing well and in pink of your health ....
Don't you have any child or a life partner??
THANK YOU GOD. I’ve been thinking about this lady ever since I saw this video months ago. I’m so glad that she found a home.
As long as I’m alive, I would work 10 hour shifts 7 days a week to make sure my mother was in a proper house, rental or otherwise. This is terrible to see. I’m happy she is stabilized and in a secure place.
Your mother must have earned that love and respect from you. Both by raising you to be a hard working and responsible person, and by being an honourable and respectful person herself.
You are an amazing person! God bless your heart!
Sadly, depending on your skill set and even if you work 16 hour days you still might not be able to pay your mom’s rent.
You are a good person lee.. I too helped my mother with her expenses. My mother, Lived in an assisted living apartment for 5 years and passed away at age 92.. I never missed her
birthday, and was blessed that she had good health and always had her humor.
May God Bless You Lee, and bless this lady in the video...
God honors you like you honor your Mom
I am hispanic and it is absolutely apalling and unvelievable to see how anyone would allow his/her parents, let alone your Mom, be homeless! This is outrageous and not acceptable in my culture, period!!
Phhftt gurl😂😂😂the child i raised is not the adult woman who claims to be my daughter. I'm not mean or RUDE but i definitely harbor something. I don't think I would want to go live with her and her baby Daddy. One thing about boomers, we are resilient!
You would if your Mother was a representative of the Devil........😮
What does being Hispanic have to do with it? Geesh!
@@gayrobinson7561because the latino people are taught to be as a family close knit. And to support one another during hardships despite the drama. We have a different culture to Americans. We don’t really believe in putting our elderly parents in homes. We take care of one another.
Exactamente, donde estan los hijos? Sera que fue una mala madre?? Recuerden q eso tambien es una posibilidad.
I'm so glad she found a place to live. My husband passed away 11 years ago and I have been homeless for 10 years now. I never dreamed this would happen. I am battling cancer and many other things. SSI just isn't enough to find a place to live. My heart goes out to all the older women out there who are going through this. God be with you
Bless your heart. So sorry to hear that you are going thru all of that. Praying for you. You're going to be ok 💙🙏🏻
Sending blessings to you, hope you land somewhere safe.❤
Are you on the Section-8 waiting list? That's no guarantee of an apartment, but it's at least a start... Best of luck to you, dear, you deserve some peace and comfort!💐
God bless you! I am praying for you.❤🙏🏽
Omg wish find something
This really touched me in a way I can’t even explain. This can happen to anyone at this day and age. My mom gets social security and it made me think of her at 75 😢 Watching this was hard especially when you said “I need help. I was jumping for joy in the end when you moved into your apartment. I broke down in joy for you 🫶🏽
This bought me to tears...we spend millions on things that destroy yet our elderly are for the most part left behind. Glad she received help.
Maybe the elderly should have been more frugal during their lives planning for their retirement years. I see today's youngsters filling the bars, restaurants and fast food outlets as though the world is going to end tomorrow. One day they too will age but they seem oblivious to this fact. Planning for their old age does not seem to enter the equation.
TH-cam Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song explains it all.
Ask yourself (((why))) that is
meanwhile they are putting up non citizen law breakers in fancy hotels.
You can't say that because you don't know people's circumstances.
This is so sad. I have a co-worker who's 64 years old. One day I asked her while she was still working, she said she can't afford to retire and she doesn't want to lose her house. Our country is going backwards. It's a shame because OUR leaders are the most CORRUPT people in the society.
SO TRUE!!!!
Who elects the leaders?
@@boslyporshy6553 Citizen of the UNITED STATES! Like you who elect them.
Some of us aren’t eligible for FULL social security retirement benefits until age 67!
@@winter4618 The social
Security taxations are be really screwed up! It's small compared to federal and state taxes! After hitting a certain level, they stop taking taxes out of your paycheck! A great benefit for the rich wage earner. I think it's around $160K. a year now! If you only earn around $20k.. your screwed! Your S.S.I. is based on your highest level level of earnings during certain time frame! Most people cannot get full time employment after the age of 50 because of health conditions or lack of up to date work skills! So their overall wages are lower… S.S.I. should be at a certain rate and last as long as a person works! EVERYONE SHOULD GET THE SAME PAYBACK!!
I'm grateful that my siblings and I have the ability to take care of my mother in my brother's home. My heart breaks for this woman and everyone in her position. We must do better for our seniors. 🙏🏾
Well said, I am living in the UK and I got a spare room in My house🇬🇧 if this woman was in the UK I would invite her to stay in My house until she find a suitable accommodation. I feel so sad and heartbreaking to see a woman of that age go through what she's going through right now. May God have Mercy upon this woman to find a good home to stay. And I wish her all the best. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Bless your heart Ma'ma Amen.
Thank goodness your brother took your mother in
Get a commercial drivers license and drive the big rigs lady.
Write to your Gov Reps this is getting worse . These women need help.
You should video & post your paintings they look beautiful!😊 So glad you & your precious fur baby have a wonderful home~ Blessings!!
I'm glad you landed on your feet. At 62, I lost my home in the midst of Covid & spent 9 months in my van. I had chronic health conditions, and everything was closed, even shelters, etc. I cried myself to sleep more than once. Finally, I was able to get into HUD senior housing and am starting my third year in my apartment. I am so happy for you that you are able to now relax and have your life back. A lot of people glamorize the van life, and "freedom." I felt it was the opposite for me. I hated it. I love camping and being in nature, but by choice, not necessity. So best wishes on a new and wonderful future!
Many Blessings to You, Dear One❤
I must admit, that it is very tough, especially as you get older. I was living in my car at 24 and it was easy. Today, at 60, I would be absolutely miserable. Being homeless is a tough pill to swallow. You must be ecstatic to have a roof over your head. The things you take for granted like using the bathroom becomes a chore.
When I was homeless I bought a tent and lived in the woods. The only bad part was the heat and the cold. It didn't rain that year at all but we had an ice storm at the end of the year and a lot of trees fell down and I could have been killed.
@@crand20033 wow David. I am happy to hear you are no longer homeless. It is quite dangerous living out in the elements. I am so happy to hear that you have found a home.
Good bless you friend
It makes me so happy to see Judith safe in a home off the streets. Thank you for sharing.
I’m in my fifties , divorced with no children and no family left. I am currently living paycheck to paycheck with no savings. I rent. I don’t fear death. I fear being homeless once I can no longer support myself or my health fails. I know so many also face this. It’s not living, it’s barely existing. I’m so glad she found an apartment. What a great lady- she deserves it!
Ty for your kind words, I hope someone in Washington see us scared and suffering. Slow and easy does it. ❤But really I think our dream is over and me too not afraid of death, it’s got to be an upgrade, truly Judith
@lulujinx Same situation and fear unfortunately
Can you not ask somebody 2 or 3 working homeless to share in your place to have shares for rental payment?
Why did you divorce your husband? It’s not working out too well, is it?
@@andre1987eph wow. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?
I’m glad that you found a place, GOD blessed you!❤It’s beautiful! Enjoy it and I know that you are grateful for it. Blessings!🙏
How amazing that she is not bitter and angry . Such strength
@islandhopper100 yes u r right , i know because i to have and is suffering , and & unfortunately things will likley become worst 😔 not just for me but the whole western world is facing big problems ..
I cried seeing her new place by the water and having her cat with her again. God bless her!❤️🙏
Sending Love ❤️... Katarina, Are you single ❤️😊🤗
@@TugIronChief I’m sure that Volvo is a car she paid for before her life changed. And nobody gets much when they sell their used car, and selling it would mean she has no car. Regarding $2,000/ mo., that is $24,000/year which is poverty level income no matter what State you live in. And she’s old. Old people are at the end of their lifespan. She wanted to remain in the area where she’s lived for decades, where her friends live, be around things and places that make her happy and give her comfort and I’m happy she was able to do that. I don’t begrudge her that one bit.
@@TugIronChief Yea…trying not to sound like a dick here but she’s looking for places in really nice towns. I live in the same area. I’m sure if she looked in Lawrence she could find a place no problem but she didn’t want to. And yea that loaded Volvo isn’t a cheap car. She somehow ends up in a beautiful updated place with a water view. She had some high standards.
@@TugIronChief I have no idea what the specifics of her life and finances have been until now. Do you know her personally to be privy to such information? If not, perhaps you should refrain from being so judgmental.
@@katarina1852 The $2,000/ mo., is not her income. It is a government-issued voucher, known as Section 8. Meaning, the government covers up to $2000 of her monthly rent. The reason people have difficulties sympathizing with her, is because she was homeless by choice. Also, she only wanted an apartment in Newburyport where housing costs are high. So in other words you wasted your tears.
This was initially heartbreaking and then it ended up being heart-warming. So glad Judith was helped and has a home again. I only wish they had shown her paintings.
That non profit organization needs help and a donation
Judith thank you for sharing your story
Im 53 years old and a disabled Marine and my heart goes out to you and everyone who is facing these tough times and I pray that you will be happy and wishing you the best.
My late Pop was a disabled Serviceman too. Thank you for your service, and God bless you. Wishing you the best too, Sir.
Thank you for your service. God bless you as well
I’m really well, found a vet who built this unbelievably nice home and appreciated the guaranteed sec8 payments. Appreciate your service too. But when are people going to start appreciating the life time service of the homemakers mothers wives and artist that spend our lives describing the beauty of where we live? Just saying and wondering why don’t I deserve that too? My SS retirement is only $500 bucks of course I became homeless. Judith
I hear ya brother ,hats off to ur service much respect to you 💯
❤
So glad that she has found an apartment. Wishing her nothing but the best from this point
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Rest and relaxation
Nicee
My mom is 70 years old. I cannot imagine her in a situation like that, she would not be able to take what this lady went through. Respect
Yes mine is 72, and she would never do this on her own. I hope that when this happens to her I'm still alive, and bring her home with me. My mom comes first. I would never ever abandon her. Never ever.
@@maribeldeleon5323 Love hearing there are people out there that think like you do, thanks for making my day!
Total respect.
@@maribeldeleon5323There are some real bad children out there who disrespect their parents. Fact!! You are one of the few who honor their mother or father. God bless!
@@maribeldeleon5323 this is all down to the property market and how values whether renting or buying has pushed many out of the market. Wages never keep up..
I'll be 72 in a few weeks and I can't imagine how difficult it's to go through what you had to deal with. So happy for you now. God bless you ❤
This is truly sad! I went through this last year at age 53. I can’t even imagine having to do it at 72. So happy that she made it through.
here in the u k the government are filling hoels wirh illegal immigrants. full board , meals ,spending money . our own homeless get nothing . apart from food banks given by others
Sending Love ❤️... Laura, Are you single ❤️😊🥰
Me, too. At age 57, for 8 months. Humiliating. Have nice apartment now, and six rescue cats 🐈
Same. Ive not been homeless but divorcing at 58 is scary. I'm ok w/divorcing but its really not fair that the wife gets half the amount of ssi benefits her husband or ex-husband will get. That's providing i draw from his which will prob be more than if i drew from my benefits bc men make more money.. they especially did in the past 40 yrs. If my ex gets $3k, I have to live off of $1500 a mo. Right now my apt is $1350 & increasing every yr, add food utilities gas ins. I work but I don't want to work until I drop dead. God bless Judith! I'm sure she is a great artist, hopefully can sell her art in etsy.. some people do really well on there. Good luck Judith!!!!!! & no mam you shouldn't be ashamed or feel.like you should do better. Our country should do better. This is America for God's sake
@@numbernine3436 It honestly is cheaper monthly to buy a small home, than to rent.
I love how everything worked out for her. Her tears of gratitude speak volumes. She looked so happy at the end.
But that's not the end.
This is why affordable housing for seniors is so essential. I run a nonprofit in California, and we have a seven-year waiting list. Many seniors come to us from living in their car. It's heartbreaking.
Get after yr congressmen. Why should Ukraine get billions of dollars? That's why we need term limits
God bless you beautiful Lady!!!so happy that u find a home❤
I’m originally from Germany. Drove many years through Canada and the USA as a long haul truck driver. You would be surprised how many people in the “super power USA “ are homeless. Living on the streets, the woods, cars. You vote for 80 year old men to govern you but don’t care about the retired and old people. BTW. You should know that the USA is big. If you can’t find affordable housing where you lived, just move. Greetings from Panama, where a normal local 2 bedroom house is $350 a month. And you get the beaches as a bonus on top! 🎉
This country is horrible to anyone over 50. They assume you're a fossil and should be buried.
It's the same in Canada. Worst In Ontario and in British Columbia !
This story is so heartwrenching. How could any one end up living in the street/car even?. What a courageous overcoming lady. How teaching that she can share this sermon of her life journey with us. Just tells how unkind our world has turned out to be. Eye opening. However the reason behind all this is, I pray that it has nothing to do with the uncompassionate persona of humankind. Blessed to have listened to this saddening story. Abundant Blessings Madam. Best for You❤🎉
Getting old can be very hard. I felt so much empathy towards this lady. So happy that she finally found a new home! God bless her!
E are thousands who need to be helped.......
@@lazer4779 More like millions.
Because of health problems I lost my job. I was 59. Single. I was homeless and lived in my car for 5 months. Thank God, I had it to live in. It was so much harder than I thought it would be. I can't imagine doing that in my 70s. So glad she found a place.
Hope your situation is better now
Ugh I can't imagine! I'm 33 with health issues that are so severe doctors orders I can't work or drive and I'm only 33 ! My husband is the only one working right now with inflation while I'm waiting on disability to come through! Because of all this my depression has started back up again and since he is the only one working we can't afford to put anything away for savings or retirement or emergencies
@@musiclover_69jetblackheart43 I'm so sorry about your situation. I pray that it gets better for you soon.
@@monicaholloway9026 thank you! I appreciate that! I pray for you too!
@@maurawhelan3530 thank you so much. It is better now. I thank God daily. And pray for others in that situation.
she made me cry.... She took all my worries away about my little rundown house. So happy she's in her wonderful home making artwork with her happy cat. God bless her
Wish I had a run down house 🫤
I’m delighted THANK GOD this wonderful lady found an apartment GOD Bless you ❣️❣️🙏🏿🙏🏿
If I had a friend that was going through this I would volunteer to house share with her. I think more and more older people should be thinking about house sharing. It would sure help out a lot of people financially and then there’s also the loneliness factor. I’m so glad she found a place and it looks like a beautiful apartment.
Had a buddy do that. You can for a while but it doesn`t last. Not from lack of kindness on his part, but lack of progress on thier part...
@@Kharkovkid It would be tough to have a non-family member in your house. Heck it’s tough to have a family member in your house sometimes. I had a friend to rented a bedroom to a friend of hers And it turned into a bad situation and she had to kick her out.
Exactly. Better than being on the street and less stress in the years that should be enjoyed.
@@viviandibrell849 true, but it doesn't always have to be permanent either.
@@Kharkovkid What kind of progress do you mean? They had to get a job or progress in some other way?
I'm so pleased that she found a place.. I am grateful for my home every day.
Me too
I can’t imagine her kids not helping her. I’d never allow my parents to live in a car. We don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes in her life but as a mother myself, I can only pray my kids will treat me better. I hope her kids see this video.
I wouldn't care if my parents were homeless, because they were very abusive. I will probably be in therapy for the rest of my life because of them. This lady seems like a sweetheart, but then again, everyone adores my parents and even tell me how lucky I am to have them. Ugh.
You don’t know what kind of mother she was
Maybe she never had kids?
@@Userjo37Do You?
Maybe she never had kids, I didn't. Who wants to bring children into this hell realm. Whoever created this place is pure evil in and of itself. Save the Adam and Eve story in the garden folks. Ugh. BS!
Thank you for the courage and transparency to tell your story. You are an encouragement to all who suffer.
What courage to be in this film. 30 years ago I slept in my car as a choice in order to save on hotel bills when I worked away from home. It was purgetory. This lady had no choice, but still she maintained her dignity. Madam you are a star, an inspiration to others and a true survivor. After the past you truly deserve the now. Enjoy it and welcome back Judith.
Go to mexico yucatan 400 dollar good apartment safest city of north america behind Quebec Canada
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I am filled with sobbing rage that housing prices are allowed to be so high and that any of us should be subjected to this inhumanity. There are people with names and addresses responsible for what is happening to our elderly.
Amanda you were crying?
Corrupt government is to blame. WE HAVE THE MONEY to provide adequate SS income, decent affordable housing, and so on!!
Knowing the following will empower us to end the reign of sociopaths who EMBEZZLE fiat government money rather than doing their duty to us and issuing it to those who need it.
Here is the MINIMUM we need to know in order to end the reign of corrupt sociopathic money ADDICTS who have been embezzling government money for decades:
Remember Henry Ford said that there would be "revolution before tomorrow morning" if the people know how the money system actually worked?
Well, the corrupt sociopaths in power know that government money can be issued IN ANY AMOUNT for anything that is physically possible, and they have arranged scams for decades to EMBEZZLE that money!
The major one is "privatization", where they pretend they will run something better than the government and "like a business", but this scam is designed so they can bill the government ANY AMOUNT, providing massive exec salaries and insanely high profits. Wall Street firms fall over each other to invest - so do most Congress (or Parliament) members - when these entities are put on the stock market, because they know that profits are guaranteed via government money.
The US has been taking over countries since WW2 to do this embezzling scam and have built a corruption cartel of many lapdog countries; the liars demonize any leader who does not submit to it, and will manipulate public opinion so we go along with the coups, invasions, assassinations, etc. We need to see the BS and FIGHT the lunatic money addicts and their inhumanity.
They lie us into wars & then embezzle most of the war money through "privatized" war companies, incarcerate people to enrich themselves via "privatized" prisons. "Privatized" healthcare enriches insurance companies and related companies & investors, another corruption scam where they get torrents of government money but do NOT spend it on the healthcare people need.
Vax companies and the digital ID systems to subjugate us are also privatized! The scheme was to get TRILLIONS from many governments FOREVER while ensuring we could not rise up to stop their corruption, tyranny and inhumanity. (Pretending there is not enough energy, oil, food is how they will try to force us to get those digital IDs - they will say it is so we can get our "rations" to try to survive.)
They use cloaking terms like "private" prisons, "for profit" healthcare, "public-private partnerships", etc, because they know that there is public backlash against privatization; we should always push back and use the CORRECT term when they do this. Currently, public education is being privatized by calling it "school choice" and "charter schools".
The lunatic money addicts in power lie, destroy and KILL for more "money fixes". They are totally UNFIT TO GOVERN and should face charges of dereliction of duty, violating the Constitution, embezzling federal money, crimes against humanity, violating the Nuremberg code, war crimes and more.
*Greed is the root of all evil*
The illegals are making it impossible for our poor elderly to find affordable housing.
@@SpectreOZ yes, the greed of people who can never have enough is why this situation exists. BTW, wonder who was kind enough to give her cat a home. One of the kids?
This made me so very sad. My mom is 90, but we take care of her. I’m so happy that she finally found a home!
Amen it was touching
She take care of you from baby now it's your turn make her home
You are great and precious.
There has to be more to this story.. she drives a pretty new volvo and is looking for expensive housing.. she could move to Forth Wayne ind for example and find a nice place for $800
I was thinking the same! If you are homeless on social security, the social security moves with you. She could have found cheaper places to live out of state. This watches like privileged homelessness.
It takes so much courage to talk about this. Thank you for sharing. After raising kids and working so hard, you deserve a decent life. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
My heart really went out to this lady and what she has been through is tragic; having to live in her car at 72. This is just not on. I'm so glad she was able to find an apartment and hoping her life will be much better from now on. I'm 73 years old and I couldn't imagine being homeless; it shouldn't be happening, but it does.
Wonder where her kids are
I agree. I'm 73 also.
@@lm5265 I don't get that either. I do believe that it's not a child's (emphasis on CHILD) responsibility to take care of their parent(s), but dang, her ADULT kids gotta be in their 50's? Unless they are homeless too? IDK, I think at that point ADULT children should step in.
Any American collecting soc. security can live a MIDDLE CLASS lifestyle in many countries in the world. There are many pockets of foreigner enclaves that typically include a hodge podge from all over the developed world (Canadians,Aussies,kiwis, euros, etc.)
The problem usueally is they simply dont want to take "chance" (aka fear of unknown), or are too stubborn and set in their ways. although there are still a few out there that are simply ignorant of it as well.
@@Gizziiusa It also depends on your physical health. I don't think I would uproot myself at 65 with the medical conditions I have, move ALONE to a foreign country just to be able to say I can live off $800 a month! I've looked into moving to Mex. I'd have to buy into their health insurance and even though they HAVE uni health, it is a tiered system, and that would only be about $100 less than I pay now! I would suggest to stop spouting 'talking points' of "MOVE SOMEWHERE ELSE" as that is not a good option when one is ALONE, FEMALE, and OVER 62!
I was homeless for a month last spring. My dad's family found me a place where I could live with my pets. Eight months later, we're still there, for which I am forever grateful. ❤❤❤
Surely your dad’s family IS your family?
@@eh1702
I think the person is just being more specific about which side of family. Like, yes, my parents' siblings are my aunt and uncles, but sometimes I'll say like, my mother's youngest brother, my father's full brother, to be specific which uncle I am talking about.
Having been in the same situation for over 2 years, I know exactly how this dear lady feels, it's heartbreaking when you have nowhere to call home. I'm thrilled that she has found a home now, and wish her every happiness for the future.
The best to you on your journey to being housed, finding the home where you feel blessed, protected and safe! 🙏🏽
Everyone deserves home including you. People are greedy and charge too much for rent.
I have a home and an extra room!! No one should be without a roof over their head!! Where are you?
Bless you and the people who helped this beautiful lady!❤ Sending prayers of gratitude your way!
I started crying when she welcomed her cooking utensils. It was for her like seeing an old friend. Many people in these times are one paycheck away of being homeless.
Dam this America wtf
I’m so happy they had a happy ending and she got her kitty back home.❤
So sad!
I remember my past when I was homeless too all my stuffs I put it in friend house but I when I got a home and wanna get my stuff she don't get it back to me she stole my stuffs 😭😭😭...
@@lovemusicnatureartsfoods... so sorry, your supposedly friend, took advantage of your situation and took it upon herself, to keep your stuff for herself.
Sad but sweet story. I was so relieved that Judith managed to find a wonderful affordable apartment in the end!
I lost home use Medicaid and section 8 housing for apartment was homeless 4 months
Yes
@@lauramcgowan3740 so sorry 😢
@@lauramcgowan3740 I don't understand why she doesn't share an apartment?
@@kingdevil6021 A lot of landlords/ladies do not want to rent to groups of people.
I am a 68 year old gran and want to thank you for this video. It teaches many things and your spirit is amazing!
Thank you for your kind words, I am so happy to have found two wonderful landlords, night and day from where I came, not to mention the best rental I’ve ever had. Best of luck to you 2, Judith
I am so thankful she found a place. 🙏
I'm sitting here in tears because you look exactly like my mother. To see you go through homelessness at an advanced age breaks my heart. God bless you for your strength to persevere and know that God will send you his angels to help you get what you need. God bless you Judith! I wish you nothing but the best going forward with your life and with your ART ❤
I’ll guarantee no government agency will ever take the home I paid off through hard work and sacrifice. I’ll destroy it first along with the people that try to evict me. That’s a promise if I ever made one. Btw, I’ll check out too.
You can’t beat a person with that mindset.
From Judith/ thank you dear, very kind. Yes I’m still working on my new lovely place to make it feel like home, but know in America as it has devolved to, I will never be safe again. Rental homes don’t belong to you anymore, not even if you pay. And sadly and probably not like your mum, I agree with this comment above. Wish I could shoot the bastard that took my little retirement home from me and in the same sense “an eye for an eye “ burn his f-ing house to the ground as well. Take his home from him. So not 100% enlightened yet hay?
So glad she found a home. It’s so sad that so many seniors are in her same situation. Housing has become so unaffordable for people of all ages and background.
She always remained positive and dignified. Im so happy she finally got to be out of her car and into a stable place. A good spotlight on the homeless situation and older women.
Listen again, she cries all the time
Tell cab drivers I meet…be a designer cabbie. It would take a while, but 30 customers later…..a client base.
Go through churches, go through social worker office in hospitals, need a ride home. Need a dependable ride in.
If mom or dad has appointments, kids have to take off work.
You think the volunteer stuff is there….but more buyers than sellers . They need volunteers. Judith has easy load comfortable vehicle.
If she volunteered five hours a week,she’d meet potential homeshare.
Judith ,I was homeless and it's not so much fun living in my car. I watched your video and it reminded me about my mom was homeless also after she and my dad divorced and they sold the house. So so sad .just wanted to let you know I understand what you were going through. Seems it just keeps getting harder . But I started to except I hit rock bottom , but it sometimes all works out for the best in the end God bless you. I'm so happy for you got a place to live ❤❤❤ take care...
When I saw they found her a place, my heart breathed a huge sigh of relief. I've been homeless before, and I know the feeling of uncertainty and wandering. I'm finally in my place, and I'm not letting anyone or myself cheat me out of this blessing. Thank God she was able to get a place.
That's amazing that's the same attitude I need to have to. Thanks for sharing I am realizing I'm very blessed and hope I don't lose my place.
I watch this video again and again, it is so wonderful she has a beautiful home with her cat now. I am happy for you too my dear friend.
I live in a small apartment and I'm just starting to watch this video. But she's my mother's age,and I was dang sure gonna say come stay with me a couple of months
@@porshataylor-ee5ri I'm like that too. I was just happy the non-profit got something for her and then when she had her items in the house, I just smiled and sighed hard.
@@reginayfavors yes ma'am,a real blessing
So glad to hear she was able to find a home. Too many are in the same situation. It’s truly heartbreaking.
Thank you nonprofit. As a 65 yr old widow, it is devastating handling the world alone.
😢 ....you're not alone.
@@AvaE43 everyone is alone. those that are lucky have a family.
@@BobRooney290 The Lord does not leave us nor forsake us. Lean on Him. ...and some family are worse than strangers. Believe me.
This is so terribly sad. Prayers for this lady
As a single woman of her age, and who used to live in that area, I can relate. I am so sorry she was forced to live in that situation. I admire her strength.
u have kids? y didn't the kids help?
Why didn't she have savings and investments from her earlier working life to prepare for this stage of her life in retirement? I am 72 and retired in my own apartment in New York City, and very happy.
@@stumack9755 not everyone's kids are in a position to afford to help. Some people's children become sick, disabled, or die before the parents. Other times the kids live several states away, or abroad.
It;s NOT strength when you are FORCED! The thing IS, where are family and good time friends NOW?!
@Cathy New York The video said that for 20 years since her husband passed, she worked part-time as an artist.
So disturbing to see this happening to seniors . I'm so glad she found a place and hope the others in need find what they are looking for also . Where are these women's families ?
Either she wasn't a nice person or their family are selfish .
@@bighoudini6130 This is what I was thinking. Where is the son or daughter who should be in their 40s or 50s? My grandmother lives with my parents ever since her husband died. Strange.
It ain't my problem
@@ent1311 another has to be with today's society technology her family might be on a fast track working and spending . People forget about family. It is costing to live decent now a day's.
I was wondering about that. Maybe they live in a different state and she doesn't want to move. I understand her concerns. I had to take early social security and without my 401K to supplement my monthly income, I'd be in trouble (don't know how long that's going to last). I have no children but my niece and next door neighbor checks on me every few days especially if they haven't heard from me. Growing old sucks.
What a sad story at the beginning. My 93 year old mom lives with us. She didn’t want to go into a home. I promised my dad I would take care of her and that’s what I will do until she takes her last breath. I’m thankful that this story has a happy ending. God Bless her.
Bless you
They took care of us when we were little, changing out diapers, making sure we had food on the table, putting us through school etc, so why not..
My heart is broken. I am 77 and live in Massachusetts. After I divorced, I moved into my big raised ranch and had a fabulous but difficult job as a buyer in a department store. A very demanding job with much traveling and long hours. After many years working, i have married again to a fabulous man who can repair anything…..electrical, pluming, automotive, carpentry, installing carpet and flooring, landscaping, painting . How fortunate am I. I could never have managed to pay professionals to make repairs to my home. I am so shocked that there are not services in Massachusetts that could help this woman. But for the grace of God that might have been me. I now wonder, could this have been me? Gob bless this women.
I am an elder too. I am so relieved to see she received help. I almost didn't want to watch because it is painful to see people in such need. God bless her and those who helped her.
Amen. we just need to believe in God. where were are you from?
I think a lot of people would be shocked to know who is living in their cars because of circumstances they did not, could not, anticipate. Heartbreaking.
Xxxxxxxx n
Thank you, I'm glad to read a comment that is not made by an NPC
@@user-kr2pl5ve1qI just noticed she has an expensive car.
You can't make people see anyting. Just because she has a nice expensive car and a storage unit does not mean she wasn't struggling. I've been in my car a year July 1st. Why don't you try it out? Since y'all make it sound so easy for her or people like me
@@thebladethestoneandthearro47 that's nothing, try leaving in a tree while eating caviar
This broke my heart. Everyone deserves the basics of life, food, shelter, clothing, security. I’m crying.
This is not a communist country. You get what you can pay for. Although I am very grateful for Social Security, it doesn't cover much and we may need to make more money. But we all have to live below our means.
Share what you have.
@@susansmith493 No, we don't do that here.
@@crand20033 If you pay taxes, I assure you, you do.
@@susansmith493 That's socialistic.
Thinking of you Mary. No woman should ever have to live in a car. So happy you now have a place of your own and your adorable little kitty. ❤️
This is so familiar to me. I'm close to Judith's age. Health is slipping, loneliness is growing. So many of us... God bless the homeless with shelter and peace ✝️🙏🏠
❤❤❤
God has nothing to do with this, greed does.
@@michaelwoehl8822 of course God didn't cause it. I'm praying to Him for relief from it, for homes and peace for those without it. I agree with you that greed is the cause, yes.
Wheres god again?
@@2Hearts3 Yes, I agree only I feel that god has nothing to do with this, it is people and peoples greed that puts people on the street, if prayer works for you that's fine with me. But we shouldn't stand by and do nothing, someday it may be us or our loved ones.
We lost our home and pets to a fire, over 60 years of our lives, all our memories gone so quickly. Because of that I feel so much for this woman. How do you start over again? I wish her the absolute best.
You should have home owners insurance that will rebuild your home from the ashes..!! And everything in it…!!! What’s going here..
@@geneviveross4234We have insurance. Insurance can’t replace the special items like photos, art, custom jewelry, collections of unique objects, costumes, etc. It also can’t replace our three cats who died in the fire. It’s a complicated loss.
I wish you the best and I'm sorry for the loss of your pets and lifetime of keepsakes and other important things. My home burned down when I was 7. It was a rental apartment and we had no insurance. We ended up homeless for months afterward. I remember the suffering.
@@koolmudkips8452 What happened to you is so sad and happens too often. As a child, it must have been terrifying.
I'm sorry for you loss... I hope you're doing much better now!
I know this sounds weird but thank goodness she had a car. It's heartbreaking to see this in a world where there is so much abundance.
It doesn't sound weird at all. Much rather live in a car than out on the pavement. At least you can keep dry and lock the doors.
Not weird. A vehicle offers some protection and a means of escape, if needed. I am so glad that she found a home.
@@Bronte55
America is a weird place. How can you have a car and not a home? To think you have vast sprawling cities everywhere. In an African country, such a thing would be inconceivable.
@charlesugochukwu9283 I have relatives in Mozambique, so I know this to be true what you say. Family would not let that happen.
a luxurious car
I am 69 divorced was renting then my son had a place built for me on his property and I only contributed a small amount to electricity I am really blessed after seeing your video happy to see you found a place God bless