What happens when you lose your home at 72 in Amesbury, Massachusetts?

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  • @pinkglitterfleck
    @pinkglitterfleck ปีที่แล้ว +11819

    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.

    • @jenniferw1595
      @jenniferw1595 ปีที่แล้ว +1343

      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 ☹

    • @ingridebanks465
      @ingridebanks465 ปีที่แล้ว +957

      @@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.

    • @involuntarilycelebrate
      @involuntarilycelebrate ปีที่แล้ว +1216

      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

    • @BenHughes81
      @BenHughes81 ปีที่แล้ว +847

      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.

    • @pinkglitterfleck
      @pinkglitterfleck ปีที่แล้ว +661

      @@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.

  • @cjhoward409
    @cjhoward409 ปีที่แล้ว +5885

    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.

    • @lemostjoyousrenegade
      @lemostjoyousrenegade ปีที่แล้ว +191

      That's BEAUTIFUL, Cj!

    • @patadison1441
      @patadison1441 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      💯True nothing else,perfectly said☝☝🙏❤

    • @priscilaurzedo5000
      @priscilaurzedo5000 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      😭😭

    • @kandacepatterson7965
      @kandacepatterson7965 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      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.

    • @bettymarrone7386
      @bettymarrone7386 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      Thats the way it should be

  • @patriciasiciliano2256
    @patriciasiciliano2256 ปีที่แล้ว +2051

    So happy she found a home. What have we become?

    • @kathleenbrown6734
      @kathleenbrown6734 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      did she?

    • @Mike-01234
      @Mike-01234 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Too many selfish people in this world.

    • @janettechapman9681
      @janettechapman9681 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      We've become humans who are NOT humane.

    • @seannadiaz4028
      @seannadiaz4028 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      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!

    • @tvdinner325
      @tvdinner325 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      We need to stop electing millionaires.

  • @paolaarchimbaud9076
    @paolaarchimbaud9076 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    God bless this beautiful woman

  • @PeteT-x9b
    @PeteT-x9b ปีที่แล้ว +567

    Whoever rented her this place did her a huge favor….thank you

    • @Bewilderdashed11
      @Bewilderdashed11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      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

  • @JuliaSochnikova
    @JuliaSochnikova ปีที่แล้ว +1506

    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

    • @brendaniebel1355
      @brendaniebel1355 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +160

      Amen. The kids come from a different generation. Most are for their selves these days. Awful......😢

    • @benjaminphilpot4262
      @benjaminphilpot4262 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +165

      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
      @joseperez1085 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

      Horrible, exactly where are those kids? Pathetic.

    • @Hippy2021
      @Hippy2021 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +123

      ​@@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.

    • @bullyboo1
      @bullyboo1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +155

      May be the kids are struggling we don’t know so better not to make assumptions 😊

  • @msmith7795
    @msmith7795 ปีที่แล้ว +925

    Having this happen to ANY elderly person in the USA is RIDICULOUS😢!!!

    • @ponaliramos9773
      @ponaliramos9773 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it happens to you

    • @Silentsister
      @Silentsister ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Exactly, profits before life. Disgusting.

    • @abbyynorman2874
      @abbyynorman2874 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Get what ya voted for cuz OrangeMan Bad but really WASNT!

    • @abbyynorman2874
      @abbyynorman2874 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SilentsisterSo it’s a property owners fault? But not who literally RUNS the economy-didn’t have this under TRUMP just sayin’

    • @Silentsister
      @Silentsister ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abbyynorman2874 please- two sides, one coin. None of those corrupt men deserve office. Let's see- vote for criminal 1 or criminal 2? Duped.

  • @missmiss975
    @missmiss975 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

    Thank you nonprofit. As a 65 yr old widow, it is devastating handling the world alone.

  • @lisacronin9333
    @lisacronin9333 ปีที่แล้ว +939

    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.

    • @frankiedaymodels8529
      @frankiedaymodels8529 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      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

    • @doreenj.deltesta1684
      @doreenj.deltesta1684 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      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....

    • @JesseJames-vc2bm
      @JesseJames-vc2bm ปีที่แล้ว +102

      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

    • @jgray690
      @jgray690 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @LifestylewithAbby
      @LifestylewithAbby ปีที่แล้ว +76

      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.

  • @endtheliesnow5906
    @endtheliesnow5906 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    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.

    • @pandapeep1148
      @pandapeep1148 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      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!"

    • @maggie2sticks717
      @maggie2sticks717 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Living overseas is a good option, also moving to a cheaper state!

    • @geraldbennett7035
      @geraldbennett7035 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Isnt progressivism just awful? With millions of illegals crossing the southern border as they please, it takes up rental units too.

    • @endtheliesnow5906
      @endtheliesnow5906 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@maggie2sticks717 I live overseas. Its great.Much cheaper than the cheapest State...

    • @jenjenny9968
      @jenjenny9968 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      There are a lot of places in Florida which is cheaper than that. Especially for 55+ plus community.

  • @ManyfiresWoman
    @ManyfiresWoman ปีที่แล้ว +544

    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.

    • @minoozolala
      @minoozolala ปีที่แล้ว +31

      So glad you finally received your SS. I hope you're well and that your place is decent and long term.

    • @FaithandNova
      @FaithandNova ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @louisliu5638
      @louisliu5638 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @Itried20takennames
      @Itried20takennames ปีที่แล้ว +29

      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.

    • @lisabrightly
      @lisabrightly ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bless you. You've been through some stress..I hope your days are easier now.

  • @judithmiller8262
    @judithmiller8262 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    What a heartbreaking story. I’m overjoyed and thankful that she found a home 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @Sydney8293
    @Sydney8293 ปีที่แล้ว +1926

    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!! 😭💔

    • @audraeden8923
      @audraeden8923 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      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.

    • @hlengiwemasondo2858
      @hlengiwemasondo2858 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      You are a good person Cindy I hope you remember that when you are judged unfairly.

    • @irenemcguire7937
      @irenemcguire7937 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      God bless you and your precious father!

    • @bethbabasa3085
      @bethbabasa3085 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      God bless you ma'am 🙏

    • @marab8057
      @marab8057 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      I did the same with my mother. She shows 3 children, where were they when their mother was living in her car???

  • @nikos4456
    @nikos4456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +380

    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.

  • @brendamcondliffe476
    @brendamcondliffe476 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    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.

    • @leinster22
      @leinster22 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      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

    • @jorm2528
      @jorm2528 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Some of the not so perky perks of capitalism that is beneficial for a select few to ignore and deny they even exist.

    • @robbingregson2286
      @robbingregson2286 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@leinster22 very screwed up on our prior 😢

    • @anniealexander9616
      @anniealexander9616 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

    • @cesarmacias8501
      @cesarmacias8501 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      UKRAINE 🇺🇦
      ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
      VENEZUELA CUBA HONDURAS....
      THEY LIVE IN NICE HOTELS IN NEW YORK.

  • @Keith-s4f
    @Keith-s4f หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    When you got your apartment a great big smile broke out on my face I am so pleased for you Keith from England

  • @ena2424
    @ena2424 ปีที่แล้ว +1438

    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!!

    • @coolcutsgal2
      @coolcutsgal2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      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!

    • @stevenflores972
      @stevenflores972 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      You would if your Mother was a representative of the Devil........😮

    • @gayrobinson7561
      @gayrobinson7561 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      What does being Hispanic have to do with it? Geesh!

    • @kyaaaaaaa____
      @kyaaaaaaa____ ปีที่แล้ว +201

      @@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.

    • @pachalia
      @pachalia ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Exactamente, donde estan los hijos? Sera que fue una mala madre?? Recuerden q eso tambien es una posibilidad.

  • @h5mind373
    @h5mind373 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    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.

    • @greensorrel6860
      @greensorrel6860 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Excellent points

    • @patriciarouse2801
      @patriciarouse2801 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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.

    • @catherinewilson1079
      @catherinewilson1079 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      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😞😞😞

    • @nellj9495
      @nellj9495 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      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.

    • @alexstokowsky6360
      @alexstokowsky6360 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      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.

  • @heatherwhittaker6169
    @heatherwhittaker6169 ปีที่แล้ว +1530

    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.

    • @GBHNews
      @GBHNews  ปีที่แล้ว +60

      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

    • @Betzabeth87006
      @Betzabeth87006 ปีที่แล้ว +168

      Unfortunately when we get old or have an incurable disease we become invisible!!! I am so sorry that you have had this terrible experience.

    • @riceburner4747
      @riceburner4747 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Some are embarrassed or too proud. Others come from disfunctional families. We don't know. 🤔

    • @ekoflow77
      @ekoflow77 ปีที่แล้ว +365

      @@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.

    • @debbieframpton3857
      @debbieframpton3857 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      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

  • @michela3150
    @michela3150 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thank you for posting this. My own mind is boggled by how this is happening. I lost my own home thru lots of drama. I have cried many tears. Bless your heart.

  • @Cantinatollo1
    @Cantinatollo1 ปีที่แล้ว +636

    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.

    • @ukulele-covergirl
      @ukulele-covergirl ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I'm a 64 year old woman, single, disabled and homeless. You can cry for me too. I pray. 🌺

    • @Cantinatollo1
      @Cantinatollo1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ukulele-covergirl 😂

    • @ukulele-covergirl
      @ukulele-covergirl ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Cantinatollo1 Why is that funny to you. I'm not joking. 🌺

    • @Explorerbabe3469
      @Explorerbabe3469 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ukulele-covergirl
      Move to Philippines, cheap rent as low as $150-200 per month. Food is cheap too.

    • @vincentl.9469
      @vincentl.9469 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Explorerbabe3469 That is not viable for over 90% of people...going from the US to a place like that.

  • @winter4618
    @winter4618 ปีที่แล้ว +552

    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.

    • @robertchilders8698
      @robertchilders8698 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      SO TRUE!!!!

    • @boslyporshy6553
      @boslyporshy6553 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Who elects the leaders?

    • @winter4618
      @winter4618 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@boslyporshy6553 Citizen of the UNITED STATES! Like you who elect them.

    • @Dee-im7zd
      @Dee-im7zd ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Some of us aren’t eligible for FULL social security retirement benefits until age 67!

    • @robertchilders8698
      @robertchilders8698 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@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!!

  • @iggygirlsballersclub7819
    @iggygirlsballersclub7819 ปีที่แล้ว +736

    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.

    • @truthbtruth8559
      @truthbtruth8559 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Keep going! Never Give Up! Stay focused on your priorities: Health, Safety, Shelter.
      Keeping you in my prayers. 🙏💕🌈

    • @contrive400
      @contrive400 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Prayers for you. I hope you find a home soon. Keep having hope, it will get you far.

    • @donnafontaine2799
      @donnafontaine2799 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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!

    • @kareencottell4405
      @kareencottell4405 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I am in the same position at 53 so I understand completely.prayers on their way.x.

    • @ac8907
      @ac8907 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @iggygirlsballersclub7819. Don’t you have family ?

  • @linm9598
    @linm9598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Sending love & prayers from the UK 🇬🇧
    So pleased to know you have found a real home. At our age safety, security & warmth are so important.
    We all need that!

  • @catmom1322
    @catmom1322 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    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.

    • @kh7947
      @kh7947 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you are doing well and in pink of your health ....
      Don't you have any child or a life partner??

  • @Morgan-ys1hy
    @Morgan-ys1hy ปีที่แล้ว +667

    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.

    • @toquinn55
      @toquinn55 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      God bless you

    • @marshajamison7463
      @marshajamison7463 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      You are a good daughter and friend to your mom.

    • @benjaminpettibone4254
      @benjaminpettibone4254 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      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!!

    • @stevencole7331
      @stevencole7331 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      For better or worse . That's the promise that you would say you would keep .

    • @jenniferhejhal4101
      @jenniferhejhal4101 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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 ❤

  • @CarolineBoyce1
    @CarolineBoyce1 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    This could happen to anyone. So happy she found a place to live!

    • @geertstroy
      @geertstroy ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Where I live this happens to NObody.

    • @patriciaeason6102
      @patriciaeason6102 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@geertstroy where do you live?

    • @juliefairbank1557
      @juliefairbank1557 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well it shouldn’t though should it? Absolute travesty! 😡

    • @nicolas_-_-_
      @nicolas_-_-_ ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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.

    • @ManifestingDaily1111
      @ManifestingDaily1111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm In East Vancouver
      I see a few going to mcdonalds for washroom .....livin😢in a van

  • @ecaldwell9
    @ecaldwell9 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    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.

  • @mermaidofaloha
    @mermaidofaloha ปีที่แล้ว +2686

    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.

    • @CKLoving
      @CKLoving ปีที่แล้ว +185

      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!”

    • @eleonorabartoli2225
      @eleonorabartoli2225 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      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!💛🐾🦚🌼

    • @stormyweather2807
      @stormyweather2807 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      Pets really are family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

    • @mermaidofaloha
      @mermaidofaloha ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@CKLoving Thank you for these kind, healing, helpful words.

    • @mermaidofaloha
      @mermaidofaloha ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@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.

  • @America650
    @America650 ปีที่แล้ว +662

    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!

    • @loveispatientloveiskind2205
      @loveispatientloveiskind2205 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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

    • @allahlovesyou7241
      @allahlovesyou7241 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mom💞💎

    • @yourmajesty1630
      @yourmajesty1630 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      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.

    • @cutthechicken194
      @cutthechicken194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How old is your mother?

    • @ogathingo8885
      @ogathingo8885 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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..

  • @genevieveradford3165
    @genevieveradford3165 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    So sad that this happens to people! Apartments are way overpriced for everyone1

    • @irenemcguire7937
      @irenemcguire7937 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ABSOLUTELY!!! GREED is to blame!!!!! There is no need for apartments to cost as MUCH as they do!
      Judgment day is still coming, it has not been cancelled, or postponed! We all have to stand before God and give account for our lives here, and how we treat others is a very important part.

    • @am4961
      @am4961 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm so happy she found a home God bless her and this state with all its resources should be ashamed

    • @AngieWy
      @AngieWy ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And our gov't does nothing.

    • @shauncameron8390
      @shauncameron8390 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@AngieWy
      But enjoy the kickbacks and property tax revenues.

    • @shauncameron8390
      @shauncameron8390 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@irenemcguire7937
      High property taxes, mortgages and interest, insurance premiums, etc.

  • @sandykleiman8603
    @sandykleiman8603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Judith thank you for sharing your story

  • @LuluJinx1111
    @LuluJinx1111 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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!

    • @SisterMaji
      @SisterMaji ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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

    • @Unlike230
      @Unlike230 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @lulujinx Same situation and fear unfortunately

    • @lilacnpink3864
      @lilacnpink3864 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can you not ask somebody 2 or 3 working homeless to share in your place to have shares for rental payment?

    • @andre1987eph
      @andre1987eph ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why did you divorce your husband? It’s not working out too well, is it?

    • @Dbb27
      @Dbb27 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@andre1987eph wow. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?

  • @rosac464
    @rosac464 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Boarding houses should make a comeback. Cities need to start allowing these to help people like her. The situation is going to get worse not better.

    • @andre1987eph
      @andre1987eph ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup. Divorce culture.

    • @damham5689
      @damham5689 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@andre1987eph if only it was as simple as your thought process.

    • @angelika87
      @angelika87 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can be married til death and still end up like her
      women just need to start pulling their own weights and plan for their own retirements. We live longer than men but still believe the "Bank of Man" will always be open. Female bums are delusional.

    • @dcg590
      @dcg590 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@damham5689hy isn’t it? Remember, woman don’t need no man. Right? Freedom to choose, do what you want instead of the natural order of things. Feminism has ruined the nuclear family

    • @catherinemunson555
      @catherinemunson555 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@andre1987eph Umm, her husband died… no divorce here.

  • @jimbear8888
    @jimbear8888 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    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 🙏♥️

    • @catherinewilson1079
      @catherinewilson1079 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sending💕

    • @jawz5709
      @jawz5709 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just keep praying. He does answer when the time is right for us. This I truly believe.

    • @valeriesorensen981
      @valeriesorensen981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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....

    • @1936Rock
      @1936Rock ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@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.

    • @mariaa.5829
      @mariaa.5829 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Van life certainly not what one pictures for retirement. Stay hopeful Jim.

  • @animalsrus3
    @animalsrus3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You should video & post your paintings they look beautiful!😊 So glad you & your precious fur baby have a wonderful home~ Blessings!!

  • @piroskaracz3621
    @piroskaracz3621 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Nightmarish. I'm surprised the children she mentioned didn't handle this...that they allowed this to even start... however there could be different reasons which are between the family alone. If my mother was living none of us four kids wouldve allowed this to happen. I'm so glad she finally got assistance from strangers in the end....and a beautiful place finally

    • @blyubovitsky
      @blyubovitsky ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I agree. How kids allow mom to live this way? She is only short $1,000 and I am sure two kids can contribute. Don’t people believe in karma anymore.

    • @lollypop801
      @lollypop801 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I agree with you how can they allow their mother live in her car

    • @lizz-b4i
      @lizz-b4i ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Their culture is different i guess...they don't think they owe much to their parents

    • @piroskaracz3621
      @piroskaracz3621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lizz-b4i which culture are you referring to to?

    • @lizz-b4i
      @lizz-b4i ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@piroskaracz3621 American culture

  • @leewinter28
    @leewinter28 ปีที่แล้ว +459

    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.

    • @pm2886
      @pm2886 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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.

    • @camigg1387
      @camigg1387 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You are an amazing person! God bless your heart!

    • @corrieb8106
      @corrieb8106 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      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.

    • @lukeholler4364
      @lukeholler4364 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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...

    • @Melin-p3n
      @Melin-p3n ปีที่แล้ว +14

      God honors you like you honor your Mom

  • @davidjames3126
    @davidjames3126 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    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.

    • @stevenhull5025
      @stevenhull5025 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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.

    • @TeezyT_Sunrise
      @TeezyT_Sunrise ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TH-cam Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Song explains it all.

    • @trenfren6935
      @trenfren6935 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ask yourself (((why))) that is

    • @desiguy55
      @desiguy55 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      meanwhile they are putting up non citizen law breakers in fancy hotels.

    • @gwendolynbennett5594
      @gwendolynbennett5594 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can't say that because you don't know people's circumstances.

  • @Jemawin
    @Jemawin 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    What a dear woman. May she continue to enjoy her new apartment and get back to her art.

  • @barbaramcleod1587
    @barbaramcleod1587 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    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.

    • @joyceboisvert9167
      @joyceboisvert9167 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Do I know you sorry your going thru this I will pray for you. This is ridiculous. Even low housing isn’t low anymore😊

    • @barbaramcleod1587
      @barbaramcleod1587 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      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.

    • @audraeden8923
      @audraeden8923 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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?

    • @jenniferevans5192
      @jenniferevans5192 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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.

    • @barbaramcleod1587
      @barbaramcleod1587 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jenniferevans5192 HI Jennifer, Thank you for your kind words greatly appreciated

  • @tanyaterry1179
    @tanyaterry1179 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    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.

    • @davidmachado432
      @davidmachado432 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My doctor daughter said "dad I'd go home too before you go homeless "

    • @PC_TV_73
      @PC_TV_73 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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.

    • @champion20199
      @champion20199 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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.

    • @champion20199
      @champion20199 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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...

    • @josianejojo2605
      @josianejojo2605 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ✌️

  • @lorineilson7529
    @lorineilson7529 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I'm so glad someone found this lady a place to live. I hope she can live there the rest of her life.

    • @sunshinealways789
      @sunshinealways789 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ME TOO. SHE BROKE MY HEART 🙏

    • @kivawilliams5977
      @kivawilliams5977 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I HOPE and PRAY everything works out for her…Breaking my heart hearing this 😢

    • @marybell8436
      @marybell8436 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It was very nice and with a million dollar view!

    • @mikerenfro3839
      @mikerenfro3839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why did your children not help you! I am so glad you got a place

    • @monacoofthebluepacific2571
      @monacoofthebluepacific2571 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mikerenfro3839 They're probably struggling very much themselves. Maybe now Mom can help them 🙂

  • @Tonyccef
    @Tonyccef 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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...

  • @OdinOddly
    @OdinOddly ปีที่แล้ว +167

    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.

    • @Essays4College
      @Essays4College ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amanda you were crying?

    • @debbiedogs1
      @debbiedogs1 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @SpectreOZ ปีที่แล้ว +14

      *Greed is the root of all evil*

    • @brendaurbanski2159
      @brendaurbanski2159 ปีที่แล้ว

      The illegals are making it impossible for our poor elderly to find affordable housing.

    • @craftsandstuff3349
      @craftsandstuff3349 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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?

  • @anap.8236
    @anap.8236 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    It makes me so happy to see Judith safe in a home off the streets. Thank you for sharing.

  • @CleopatraSelene2
    @CleopatraSelene2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +145

    I have 4 other siblings & when my dad got older & sicker none of them stepped up to help. My father is a wonderful dad & provider so after he got well he wanted to travel so we purchased him a caravan he travels six months of the year & stays 6 months at home with us. He will never be homeless what you do for your parents .

    • @paultruesdale7680
      @paultruesdale7680 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Very commendable of you.

    • @MIGHTYRIVERS19
      @MIGHTYRIVERS19 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      MANY BLESSINGS ANGELS

    • @lauramattinglylove
      @lauramattinglylove 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @sharonrose1226
    @sharonrose1226 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is heartbreaking! The same is happening all over the country and it’s predominantly affecting senior women. Something MUST be done to change this! I’m 63, and I’m concerned this is my future in about a year as my rent has gone up $175/month, which is going to increase with every new lease. I’m going to be unable to afford the rent by next November. I’m barely going to be able to afford the rent with the new lease starting in a few weeks. I don’t know how they think a senior living on a fixed income is going to be able to live with the ever-increasing rent. There’s just nothing else affordable that is available in a relatively “safe” area. Every affordable apartment has a 2-8 year waiting list. It’s unreal!!

  • @phyllo2694
    @phyllo2694 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    So glad that she has found an apartment. Wishing her nothing but the best from this point

  • @agapelove8052
    @agapelove8052 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I was wondering where her children were or any family, because no way my mom would be living in her car? So glad this beautiful woman found a nice place to stay and with a nice view of the lake! Praise God!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 prayers for anyone in this same situation. 1🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @FrankieWpullins
      @FrankieWpullins ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I agree, no way anyone in my family, or I know would be living in their car!!!1

    • @queenbuzybee4074
      @queenbuzybee4074 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @jjm152
      @jjm152 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I looked into it - she chose not to live with her family. She also had been approved for section 8 housing, with a $2000 voucher a month for housing cost. The fact that she lived in her car for a year is almost entirely on her. There's no way I can believe that she couldn't even find a tiny shoebox somewhere for 2 grand a month.

    • @kcampos5619
      @kcampos5619 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@jjm152 So clearly she chose for her own reasons but make no mistake: the housing shortage is real and it’s driving rent way up.

    • @roseoliveira392
      @roseoliveira392 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The same here. I'm glad she's found a place 🙌🙌

  • @viviandibrell849
    @viviandibrell849 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    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
      @Kharkovkid ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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...

    • @viviandibrell849
      @viviandibrell849 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@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.

    • @Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT
      @Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly. Better than being on the street and less stress in the years that should be enjoyed.

    • @Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT
      @Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@viviandibrell849 true, but it doesn't always have to be permanent either.

    • @DQ_Mine
      @DQ_Mine ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Kharkovkid What kind of progress do you mean? They had to get a job or progress in some other way?

  • @phumlaseane7115
    @phumlaseane7115 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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❤🎉

  • @CreeksideCarnivore
    @CreeksideCarnivore ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I'm so glad that she finally found housing. My mom lived in a small apartment on our little farm for 15 years before she passed at age 93. My brother has now lived in the apartment for 10 years. I feel so fortunate to be able to house my family members. I don't charge rent so that their SS more than allows them to have a quality life. I wonder why there isn't a network to pair up some of these folks so they can co-rent a place. that would be far better than to be houseless I would think.

    • @silvialivick3034
      @silvialivick3034 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You’re a great person.

    • @daisyy99
      @daisyy99 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In San Diego their is a program elders helping elders. Offering a room in their home for $650. Surely other places must similar?

    • @jlfoodforest
      @jlfoodforest ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same here, I built a house 23 years ago so my parents could live comfortably in it. My dad died two weeks ago and I'm so glad she doesn't have to worry about anything. Two of my brothers are also living in the house and not paying anything, but at least they keep an eye on her.

    • @CreeksideCarnivore
      @CreeksideCarnivore ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jlfoodforest That's wonderful to hear. My brother helped with my Mom too. It was nice to know that she was never alone even if it was just across the drive!

    • @CreeksideCarnivore
      @CreeksideCarnivore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@daisyy99 This seems like a very good solution for elders. I'll have to see if it's available in my area. I'm in a small town so it may not be.

  • @karinpeagam7742
    @karinpeagam7742 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +262

    How amazing that she is not bitter and angry . Such strength

    • @urbanhesse6084
      @urbanhesse6084 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@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 ..

  • @WorldOfWonder66
    @WorldOfWonder66 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    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

    • @CataLyst7Continued
      @CataLyst7Continued ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Bless your heart. So sorry to hear that you are going thru all of that. Praying for you. You're going to be ok 💙🙏🏻

    • @teresitap5778
      @teresitap5778 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sending blessings to you, hope you land somewhere safe.❤

    • @diane9247
      @diane9247 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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!💐

    • @wandafeltus3162
      @wandafeltus3162 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God bless you! I am praying for you.❤🙏🏽

    • @tantramassagedubai
      @tantramassagedubai ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Omg wish find something

  • @adriannacwhite
    @adriannacwhite หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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 🫶🏽

  • @katarina1852
    @katarina1852 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    I cried seeing her new place by the water and having her cat with her again. God bless her!❤️🙏

    • @nickadams1519
      @nickadams1519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sending Love ❤️... Katarina, Are you single ❤️😊🤗

    • @katarina1852
      @katarina1852 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@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.

    • @OhYeaMista
      @OhYeaMista ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @katarina1852
      @katarina1852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @aldean5494
      @aldean5494 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

  • @pavla2055
    @pavla2055 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    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
      @bighoudini6130 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Either she wasn't a nice person or their family are selfish .

    • @ent1311
      @ent1311 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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.

    • @infiniti37G
      @infiniti37G ปีที่แล้ว

      It ain't my problem

    • @bighoudini6130
      @bighoudini6130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @carrieannmcleod5219
      @carrieannmcleod5219 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

  • @TheDsgrant79
    @TheDsgrant79 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    This made me realize how I take many things for granted. I'm so glad she found a home.

  • @lindaameo7392
    @lindaameo7392 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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. ❤️

  • @TheStomper222
    @TheStomper222 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    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.

    • @a.f.7246
      @a.f.7246 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Get after yr congressmen. Why should Ukraine get billions of dollars? That's why we need term limits

    • @gracielaflores926
      @gracielaflores926 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you beautiful Lady!!!so happy that u find a home❤

    • @holgermessner851
      @holgermessner851 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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! 🎉

    • @pandapeep1148
      @pandapeep1148 ปีที่แล้ว

      This country is horrible to anyone over 50. They assume you're a fossil and should be buried.

    • @sunflower-oo1ff
      @sunflower-oo1ff ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's the same in Canada. Worst In Ontario and in British Columbia !

  • @jessicabailey3281
    @jessicabailey3281 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    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!

    • @unrealenginedevplus
      @unrealenginedevplus ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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.

    • @nickadams1519
      @nickadams1519 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sending Love ❤️...Jessica...Are you single ?

    • @acajudi100
      @acajudi100 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Move to Mexico.

    • @utop.i.a.delica2916
      @utop.i.a.delica2916 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      💞

    • @dcocz3908
      @dcocz3908 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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

  • @kiska1964
    @kiska1964 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Sad but sweet story. I was so relieved that Judith managed to find a wonderful affordable apartment in the end!

    • @lauramcgowan3740
      @lauramcgowan3740 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I lost home use Medicaid and section 8 housing for apartment was homeless 4 months

    • @jimwalter5498
      @jimwalter5498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes

    • @normaakins658
      @normaakins658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lauramcgowan3740 so sorry 😢

    • @kingdevil6021
      @kingdevil6021 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lauramcgowan3740 I don't understand why she doesn't share an apartment?

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingdevil6021 A lot of landlords/ladies do not want to rent to groups of people.

  • @caseybodnar2571
    @caseybodnar2571 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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❤️❤️❤️

  • @michellelee396
    @michellelee396 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    I cried when she finally moved into an apartment, not to mention how cute her cat is, God Bless Her! No one should live in the car or on the streets, what’s wrong with America!

    • @anamariacambiaso5852
      @anamariacambiaso5852 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think it's been wrong for a while. We just didn't realize it. Now many of us, I can't say "most" of us (at least not yet) are starting to understand that the system is not working any more. It is not working for 40% of our society. What are we going to do? I don't know. I wish I could have the power to solve it, or to choose elected official that can find a solution. But everyone promises a future of milk and hobey and things get simply worse.

    • @Impulse735
      @Impulse735 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      America has been looking down on so many things, for example, working at a fast food place, instead of teasing people about it, try embracing that working anywhere is worth the acknowledgment. Every achievement is worth it, big or small. Stop focusing making, popular jocks and prom queens the center of America.

    • @michaeldonofrio6759
      @michaeldonofrio6759 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What's wrong with her daughters????????

    • @canileaveitblank1476
      @canileaveitblank1476 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      US gov cares more about immigrants than it’s own citizens.
      When there’s, arguably, no successful, well-run government programs, it makes me wonder if the disfunction isn’t deliberate.
      ❤️🍀

    • @soulsistersam7
      @soulsistersam7 ปีที่แล้ว

      President Biden could've housed every single homeless American with the American taxpayers money he KEEPS SENDING TO U krain.

  • @francesrosesuarez6266
    @francesrosesuarez6266 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    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.

    • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
      @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat ปีที่แล้ว +21

      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.

    • @Bronte-on6tm
      @Bronte-on6tm ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not weird. A vehicle offers some protection and a means of escape, if needed. I am so glad that she found a home.

    • @charlesugochukwu9283
      @charlesugochukwu9283 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Bronte-on6tm
      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.

    • @francesrosesuarez6266
      @francesrosesuarez6266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @charlesugochukwu9283 I have relatives in Mozambique, so I know this to be true what you say. Family would not let that happen.

    • @jessicacristina9052
      @jessicacristina9052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a luxurious car

  • @ruthjohnson6369
    @ruthjohnson6369 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Taking better care of our elderly needs to be a priority in this country. They are so valuable and have earned the right to a descent place to live out their life.

    • @annaburns2865
      @annaburns2865 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everyone should be taken care of. Not just the elderly.

    • @ILovePancakes24
      @ILovePancakes24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So much for best nation in the world. Richest, but it's elderly sleep in the streets.
      What is wrong with your priorities America?

    • @susansmith323
      @susansmith323 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They need to stop sending money overseas and help us😢

  • @joycelago1315
    @joycelago1315 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Such a beautiful, warm and caring lady. I’m 63 and I can’t imagine how that feels. I’m still blessed with having a good job that pays well, but I always have in the back of my mind, how long can I last. Please know my love and prayers go out to you sis. If anyone deserved that apartment and a since of dignity back, it’s you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @monicaholloway9026
    @monicaholloway9026 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    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.

    • @maurawhelan3530
      @maurawhelan3530 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hope your situation is better now

    • @musiclover_69jetblackheart43
      @musiclover_69jetblackheart43 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

    • @monicaholloway9026
      @monicaholloway9026 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@musiclover_69jetblackheart43 I'm so sorry about your situation. I pray that it gets better for you soon.

    • @musiclover_69jetblackheart43
      @musiclover_69jetblackheart43 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@monicaholloway9026 thank you! I appreciate that! I pray for you too!

    • @monicaholloway9026
      @monicaholloway9026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maurawhelan3530 thank you so much. It is better now. I thank God daily. And pray for others in that situation.

  • @beckyestrada7339
    @beckyestrada7339 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    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!

    • @DebUno
      @DebUno ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many Blessings to You, Dear One❤

    • @stephendacey8761
      @stephendacey8761 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @GospelOutside
      @GospelOutside ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

    • @Lisawwwww-n1j
      @Lisawwwww-n1j ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good bless you friend

  • @Maru-wl7ud
    @Maru-wl7ud ปีที่แล้ว +271

    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.

    • @louisegross3886
      @louisegross3886 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dam this America wtf

    • @beckygarcia4416
      @beckygarcia4416 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’m so happy they had a happy ending and she got her kitty back home.❤

    • @charicole7745
      @charicole7745 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad!

    • @lovemusicnatureartsfoods...
      @lovemusicnatureartsfoods... ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😭😭😭...

    • @rebeccalasiter5429
      @rebeccalasiter5429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lovemusicnatureartsfoods... so sorry, your supposedly friend, took advantage of your situation and took it upon herself, to keep your stuff for herself.

  • @lisakeefe8273
    @lisakeefe8273 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m so glad she could get help. We need to make sure our seniors are safe.

  • @linmiller8147
    @linmiller8147 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    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.

    • @denisehitchens1418
      @denisehitchens1418 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That non profit organization needs help and a donation

  • @MuadiDibinga
    @MuadiDibinga ปีที่แล้ว +363

    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. 🙏🏾

    • @evaeva5791
      @evaeva5791 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    • @godspromisesamuel5886
      @godspromisesamuel5886 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

    • @debbieframpton3857
      @debbieframpton3857 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank goodness your brother took your mother in

    • @trkn5681
      @trkn5681 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get a commercial drivers license and drive the big rigs lady.

    • @lazer4779
      @lazer4779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Write to your Gov Reps this is getting worse . These women need help.

  • @adventurelle3864
    @adventurelle3864 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This broke my heart. Everyone deserves the basics of life, food, shelter, clothing, security. I’m crying.

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @susansmith493
      @susansmith493 ปีที่แล้ว

      Share what you have.

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@susansmith493 No, we don't do that here.

    • @susansmith493
      @susansmith493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crand20033 If you pay taxes, I assure you, you do.

    • @crand20033
      @crand20033 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@susansmith493 That's socialistic.

  • @MyraGonzalez-t1t
    @MyraGonzalez-t1t หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm also happy that for a 72 year old lady ! She looks good ! She drives herself , and she takes care of herself! May she stay blessed ❤ May she enjoy life and her new home for many years 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

  • @SweetUniverse
    @SweetUniverse ปีที่แล้ว +113

    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
      @eh1702 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Surely your dad’s family IS your family?

    • @holyexperience1976
      @holyexperience1976 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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.

  • @HomeSweetHome2818
    @HomeSweetHome2818 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    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.

    • @carmeng5421
      @carmeng5421 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bless you

    • @clicketysplit1817
      @clicketysplit1817 ปีที่แล้ว

      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..

  • @Annatainment01
    @Annatainment01 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    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

    • @maribeldeleon5323
      @maribeldeleon5323 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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.

    • @Journeyman-Fixit
      @Journeyman-Fixit ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@maribeldeleon5323 Love hearing there are people out there that think like you do, thanks for making my day!

    • @robynw77ify
      @robynw77ify ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Total respect.

    • @ca9777
      @ca9777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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!

    • @vincentl.9469
      @vincentl.9469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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..

  • @karencianci
    @karencianci หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the courage and transparency to tell your story. You are an encouragement to all who suffer.

  • @zeusfloreus
    @zeusfloreus ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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

  • @laurathomsen977
    @laurathomsen977 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    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.

    • @johnbellamy6449
      @johnbellamy6449 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @nickadams1519
      @nickadams1519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sending Love ❤️... Laura, Are you single ❤️😊🥰

    • @parkestanley2436
      @parkestanley2436 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me, too. At age 57, for 8 months. Humiliating. Have nice apartment now, and six rescue cats 🐈

    • @numbernine3436
      @numbernine3436 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

    • @313girl5
      @313girl5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@numbernine3436 It honestly is cheaper monthly to buy a small home, than to rent.

  • @catherinebrown8934
    @catherinebrown8934 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    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.

    • @stumack9755
      @stumack9755 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      u have kids? y didn't the kids help?

    • @cathynewyork7918
      @cathynewyork7918 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @travelseatsyellowlab
      @travelseatsyellowlab ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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.

    • @bethlehemeisenhour5807
      @bethlehemeisenhour5807 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It;s NOT strength when you are FORCED! The thing IS, where are family and good time friends NOW?!

    • @mallorymyers7525
      @mallorymyers7525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@Cathy New York The video said that for 20 years since her husband passed, she worked part-time as an artist.

  • @robind5226
    @robind5226 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a sweet heart you are. I love you for having courage to share and we cry with you and are so happy you have a home on a shoreline. Be inspired now…💗

  • @gillianbrookwell1678
    @gillianbrookwell1678 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    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
      @lm5265 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Wonder where her kids are

    • @conniewolf7300
      @conniewolf7300 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. I'm 73 also.

    • @mftd9316
      @mftd9316 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

    • @Gizziiusa
      @Gizziiusa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @mftd9316
      @mftd9316 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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!

  • @nancycrayton2738
    @nancycrayton2738 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    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.

    • @nesanesa9547
      @nesanesa9547 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xxxxxxxx n

    • @howdareyou5800
      @howdareyou5800 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'm glad to read a comment that is not made by an NPC

    • @LCx829
      @LCx829 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-kr2pl5ve1qI just noticed she has an expensive car.

    • @thebladethestoneandthearro47
      @thebladethestoneandthearro47 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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

    • @howdareyou5800
      @howdareyou5800 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebladethestoneandthearro47 that's nothing, try leaving in a tree while eating caviar

  • @beachgrl1365
    @beachgrl1365 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I’m so happy for her, I pray it stays that way. Our elderly shouldn’t live in insecurity, they deserve better.

    • @oyotundookubegwa520
      @oyotundookubegwa520 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe she's a bad person who made decisions. How do you know what someone "deserves"?
      You've never heard of elderly crooks and murderers?

    • @republicofsrpska6904
      @republicofsrpska6904 ปีที่แล้ว

      It hurts my heart so much when I see how the poor lady is doing! I think of my grandmother immediately, what it would be like for her to be homeless. Can't see the US going all over the world destroying to the stone age many countries and occupying them and at home they have as many people as this old dam who need help. God bless her

    • @margueritemazzeo2904
      @margueritemazzeo2904 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oyotundookubegwa520 Stop being so mean..negative and dramatic..

    • @oyotundookubegwa520
      @oyotundookubegwa520 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@margueritemazzeo2904 Mean? You're worried about being "mean"? How old are you? Six?

  • @reabellehumeur2920
    @reabellehumeur2920 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bless you and the people who helped this beautiful lady!❤ Sending prayers of gratitude your way!

  • @annjimenez5712
    @annjimenez5712 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    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.

    • @Adelicows
      @Adelicows ปีที่แล้ว +70

      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.

    • @Userjo37
      @Userjo37 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      You don’t know what kind of mother she was

    • @rezzer7918
      @rezzer7918 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Maybe she never had kids?

    • @scottybroker
      @scottybroker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Userjo37Do You?

    • @gayrobinson7561
      @gayrobinson7561 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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!

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    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 ✝️🙏🏠

    • @TheRalphie2020
      @TheRalphie2020 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤❤❤

    • @michaelwoehl8822
      @michaelwoehl8822 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God has nothing to do with this, greed does.

    • @2Hearts3
      @2Hearts3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @strumminfuel4625
      @strumminfuel4625 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheres god again?

    • @michaelwoehl8822
      @michaelwoehl8822 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @TheHeiress1
    @TheHeiress1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

    I'm so pleased that she found a place.. I am grateful for my home every day.

    • @missmiss975
      @missmiss975 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too

  • @delfinacasaretto659
    @delfinacasaretto659 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 ❤

  • @thesewingeyedoc
    @thesewingeyedoc ปีที่แล้ว +118

    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.

  • @jefferyneedham1581
    @jefferyneedham1581 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    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.

    • @beadbird
      @beadbird ปีที่แล้ว +14

      My late Pop was a disabled Serviceman too. Thank you for your service, and God bless you. Wishing you the best too, Sir.

    • @kimberlywebster9902
      @kimberlywebster9902 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you for your service. God bless you as well

    • @SisterMaji
      @SisterMaji ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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

    • @starlord1637
      @starlord1637 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear ya brother ,hats off to ur service much respect to you 💯

    • @misspuppa
      @misspuppa ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @GaryWinstonBrown
    @GaryWinstonBrown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +959

    We are a 6 figure income couple and had very little saved and not much cash lying around the preverbal".
    '...don't have $500 for an
    emergency" that was us. The big thing was debt all kinds of it, cars mortgage (although our home isn't a high price one), student loans for our kids, and of course credit cards.
    One day we just got sick of being broke and went total scorched earth and became frugal overnight. Paid it all off, it took almost 5 years but now we have no debt and this year our savings rate is 50% on basically the same income that had us perpetually broke. So for us it is mainly staying out of debt and watching our spending, at first it was a real effort to save in our HISA and 401Ks but now it's actually fun watching our money grow. No car or vacation or neighborhood is worth being broke or financially unstable.

    • @PennyBurdick318
      @PennyBurdick318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Congratulations on taking the steps necessary to get yourself out of the financial bind you were in.

    • @RandalHebert
      @RandalHebert 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Your financial journey is truly inspiring, and I'm currently striving to achieve the goals you've reached. Could you please share some tips to help others learn and navigate their own paths to financial success? Your insights would be invaluable.

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      @GaryWinstonBrown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Samuel Peter Descovich that's whom I work with

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      @GaryWinstonBrown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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      @GaryWinstonBrown 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @mcgrin5996
    @mcgrin5996 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so terribly sad. Prayers for this lady

  • @peterstevensons1181
    @peterstevensons1181 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    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.

    • @alexfranco3879
      @alexfranco3879 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Go to mexico yucatan 400 dollar good apartment safest city of north america behind Quebec Canada

    • @TeezyT_Sunrise
      @TeezyT_Sunrise ปีที่แล้ว

      TH-cam Teezy T Pandemic Struggling. Songs the truth.

  • @sabrinavillemenay3503
    @sabrinavillemenay3503 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    This is heartbreaking and wrong! As a nation we must do our part to honor our elders and care for them with dignity. I am so happy she finally has a place to call home. God bless her!

    • @michaelscience2481
      @michaelscience2481 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She can move to Indiana where the cost living is cheaper in the nation.

    • @sandyrose2398
      @sandyrose2398 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sadly, costs of everything are going sky-high --- so more people will become homeless - and no help from the rich leaders.

    • @getreal4real169
      @getreal4real169 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@michaelscience2481 Yes but it’s getting more expensive. Indiana is similar to Texas. It’s affordable but housing is getting outrageous, especially apartments. Social security checks haven’t kept up with the increases in cost of living expenses. It’s sad. I supplement my mom’s social security checks. When my dad passed away, his check went away as well. It’s hard for seniors especially if they have exhausted their 401ks and Pensions and have to rely solely on a SS check.

    • @Italianwatcher
      @Italianwatcher ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@getreal4real169 because demonrats have fled neighboring states and when they flee Commiefornia for Texas, they are willing to pay far more for housing because it's still cheaper than the cesspool they fled. It jacks the housing prices up. Same happened in Florida. The leftists fled NJ & NY. They made offers on property so outrageous because they knew the people in Florida couldn't compete with their offers. They sold their homes in NJ and NY for outrageous prices because that's the norm in demonrat states.
      Demonrats flee the unaffordable, tyrannical garbage they voted for just to spread their voting failure, like a cancer, on affordable states where they support freedom.
      The housing prices in every red state has increased due to new high demonrat demand from fleeing socialists who refuse to live in the utopia they voted for.

    • @LokeshThakur
      @LokeshThakur ปีที่แล้ว

      have no children, this the only solution

  • @thexxit
    @thexxit ปีที่แล้ว +292

    I cried with her. What an absolute shame on everyone in society. Absolute shame.

    • @PatrickGotHands
      @PatrickGotHands ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That’s not my mom she should’ve saved her money instead of blowing it all her life

    • @ESTRIANAGIRL
      @ESTRIANAGIRL ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​​@@PatrickGotHands and you know this how?
      How do you know the circumstances that led to her situation?
      One never knows from moment to moment how life will turn. The stroke of a pen, the click of a mouse, a health problem, can turn your life sideways in the blink of an eye. Ease up on the judgement even if you're intimately knowledgeable about her circumstances, judge not. Have a blessed day.❤

    • @nesanesa9547
      @nesanesa9547 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatrickGotHands HEARTLESS BEAST

    • @OffGridInvestor
      @OffGridInvestor ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yet she had money for A VOLVO

    • @OffGridInvestor
      @OffGridInvestor ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ESTRIANAGIRL literally driving a volvo SUV. They're EXPENSIVE vehicles

  • @star3006
    @star3006 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m delighted THANK GOD this wonderful lady found an apartment GOD Bless you ❣️❣️🙏🏿🙏🏿