Homeless at 9. Abused at 11. Is this Venice Beach Man's homelessness by choice?

Chad was first homeless at 9 years old. His mom lost the house they were living in, so they moved into their car. After a few years of living between vehicles and homeless shelters with his mother, Chad ended back on the streets homeless at 11 years old. Chad got into am trouble and was placed into foster care, then at 13 he ran away, and he has been homeless ever since. Chad is now 28, having spent most of his life homeless.
Chad says, "I don't like being homeless, but that's what I mainly know." Chad has gotten used to homelessness. He's really known knowing else.
When people see a homeless person like Chad in Venice Beach, they don't know the backstory of how that person became homeless. Venice has always been a party city ever since Abbot Kinney founded Venice of America in 1905. Thousands of people, many of them artists, are attracted to the beach community for its Bohemian lifestyle. Like Chad, many are not living outside by choice. Life circumstances often childhood trauma push a person into homelessness. Once on the streets, it's extremely hard to get out.
Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of on the shortage of affordable housing, gainful employment, living wages, childhood trauma, or countless other reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness and poverty, as public sentiment affects public policy.
Some people hold onto the false belief that homelessness is a result of a person's bad choices. Chad's never had a chance to be a child or an adult. He's never had a job. Chad doesn't even own a pair of shoes. No one is going to hire Chad. There is a very good chance that Chad will spend the rest of his life homeless, dying outside at some point. But you can help change that.
Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeopl... to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.
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Your voice can help end homelessness. If we do not fix the affordable housing crisis, homelessness will continue to get worse. Click here invisiblepeople.tv/getinvolved to tweet, email, call, or Facebook your federal and state legislators to tell them ending homelessness and creating more affordable housing is a priority to you.

[@kathylarson8876]

Affordable housing for the over 65000 in ca where homes working people are leaving because they can't afford the homes, lol, also the fact that a lot of them have drug or alcohol problems where they can't work, etc

[@LoloO42]

@@kathylarson8876 Having a hard time following your post. Did I miss something funny? "lol"?

[@jordansilver4629]

Laura O whoosh

[@anamericaninamericavotesblue]

@@LoloO42 I'm thinking drug or alcohol problems might be the culprit for this poorly constructed post of hate.

[@anamericaninamericavotesblue]

@Judy Agallar what has that got to do with contacting your representative to let them know you would like more attention, dollars allocated to the growing homeless crisis in this country?

[@markiss69]

This man could hate the world yet he doesn't

[@chihuahuadog9996]

How do you know that?

[@stevewinwood3674]

well he did attack a store clerk for giving him a dirty look...

[@insultlk]

I get what your saying but not really, He just had a family that didn't really care about him much, it doesn't give you the right to unleash your anger on everybody else though. But I'm gonna pray that God gives him the strength to survive out there and that someone can come and help him to get off the streets. Because it's just not safe, a lot of people treat homeless people pretty harsh, and rob their stuff. Lord, we intercede for those that do not have shelter of their own. Lord, bless them with protection from the elements, bless them to have sufficiency of food and clothing, bless them with joy and peace of the mind. We know you are able to protect your people and supply our every need. give him the strength to get off the streets, so he can have a house, wife, children and a Job to feed his family. In your Name Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.

[@larvlarv4204]

Jesus?

[@therightquestion2983]

@Only the truth he didn't seem very privileged to me. Just damaged.

[@xnight5568]

He didn’t wish for money, a house or even fame. He wished for world peace and to help the ecosystem. What an amazing man

[@TeaParty1776]

> He didn’t wish for money, a house Thats his problem.

[@pimpsuthepker2281]

Its only words tho, too many people forget all that when they became rich, maybe not this man but just saying..

[@Ad-xw4sq]

He should wish for his two front teeth. How about for Christmas?

[@bharatbandarkanti4905]

I totally agree with you

[@Gawillamon]

I mean he did literally admit in the video that he beat up a store clerk up for giving him a dirty look while he was blackout drunk. Doesn't sound like an amazing man to me.

[@streettool9334]

He's the definition of a real person. Not a fake snake.

[@nhutquangnguyen7717]

i hope Diogenes found him

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you

[@ckgun1]

yea do you know what it takes too be this woke its alot of bullshit it makes you understand we are blessed and have alot

[@SaraZion]

We are ALL a product of our environment. We cannot be "fake" bc the way we act and respond is a learned behavior to survive - much like his response when he sleeps. I think that his view of helping others, the earth, and the future for humanity is commendable but is based on his unfortunate experiences. The beaches are his home which is why he mentioned that he wants to make efforts to clean it. Trash because that's what he sees being his main source of nourishment and housing, well I think that's obvious. You judge people for being "fake" but again, this is all a coping mechanism or a survival method. Even though someone may have lots of money, it doesn't mean they have a perfect happy life. We are all dealing with something - some more than others. You could learn something from this homeless man: be a little less judgmental.

[@mr.vl3n638]

The streets will mold you that way...

[@theotorbiak4123]

the internet is a strong force, can't we somehow band together and find this guy?? he deserves more. and he should have a TED talk.

[@SenemYucel19]

I thought the same thing. There's people that know how to get an ID and I'm sure there's people who would offer him a job and teach him to do it. There must be!

[@El_Funky_Habibi]

If we all email or contact Ted talk we can make it happen! Let's not be people of talk and make this action happen!

[@mrm8171]

@Babala Habala Because Ted Talk is an internationally known program that people purposely search for. If this specific video isn't in your recommended then the odds of someone seeing it is slim to none. If he was on a Ted Talk then he would get the notice he would need to be properly helped.

[@ericdeniz5413]

Ted talks are what made America bullshit. You should only help him and make people like him have a better life . In real life who work real hard don't go to shit Ted talks or do anything like that because it is really pointless and bullshit. Overall they don't even give real advice to children

[@mrmidnight32]

Yea I really hope dude filming him at least rendered more aid than some socks. Like gave him information or brought him to programs to get off the street and get his ID and stuff and not just exploit him for this video.

[@spoonsoap]

3 wishes, and not one for himself...this is a special dude, god bless him.

[@michaelamaynard]

You're being manipulated.

[@thebubbleteavibe]

@@michaelamaynard there is obviously someone who has to disrespect others, preaching what you believe is ok but not in this way you’re insulting him and his beliefs..

[@thebubbleteavibe]

@@michaelamaynard The sky protects the earth from the lethal rays of the sun. If the sky did not exist then the sun’s radiation would have killed off all life on earth. It also acts like a blanket wrapped around the earth, to protect it from the freezing cold of space. The temperature just above the sky is approximately -270oC. If this temperature was to reach earth then the planet would freeze over instantly. The sky also protects life on earth by warming the surface through heat retention. “We made the sky a protective ceiling. And yet they are turning away from Our signs!” (Quran 21:32)

[@thebubbleteavibe]

@@michaelamaynard The fact that the universe is expanding was discovered in the last century. The physicist Stephen Hawking in his book ‘A Brief History of Time’ writes, “The discovery that the universe is expanding was one of the great intellectual revolutions of the 20th century.” “And it is We who have built the universe with [Our creative] power and keep expanding it.”[ Quran, 51:47]

[@thebubbleteavibe]

@@michaelamaynard The fact that living things consist mostly of water was discovered only after the invention of the microscope. In the deserts of Arabia, the last thing someone would have guessed is that all life came from water. “We made every living thing from water? will they not believe?”[Quran, 21:30]

[@matthewgomez6024]

“It’s okay, I’m stronger for it” this man deserves the guidance, he could do great things

[@katsukibakugou5325]

Jesus loves you and is coming back soon

[@frickfran]

Don't forget he's also so blasé (saying its okay) bc he also has been a perpetrator. But he is awesome and does deserve a medal. Agreed.

[@darrenporter1850]

Yes he could get a job. A model or actor? That is his issue right there. He could easily get a job, start at bottom and work up. Not be homeless. All this about how he is strong? Working 9-5 is the test.

[@frickfran]

@@darrenporter1850 you obviously have no clue what it's like to be homeless. But if you think working a 9 to 5 is the test you're delusional. Quit being a slave and do what you want. Not what others tell you to want.

[@darrenporter1850]

@@frickfran You make zero sense. If he does not want to be a 'slave' to the system, why is there a youtube video of him highlighting being homeless? Working, being responsible and providing for yourself is the biggest test. What you want? The state to provide for you? No. Being a man and providing for yourself is being a man.

[@reucovers6383]

This guy literally has nothing, yet non of his 3 wishes is for himself. I am so humbled right now.

[@Playdeadjojo]

c you’re a loser fool

[@Playdeadjojo]

c dude that’s weird that a thought like that ran through your head 😂tells me all I need to know about you sus boy

[@Playdeadjojo]

c and why you subscribed to the muppets and cooking shows old man lmao

[@bonniem5039]

@c You need not be naive.. First off no one will hire you without a Photo ID or a Address and if you do not have proper clothing and shoes to address the public.... There Homeless people because they fell into the the Governments Agenda.... To break up the family unit make families Homeless and push them into poverty and make them Government dependent... They give funding for Situations like this and they use it to give them needles and drugs and a little bit of food NO HELP WHAT SO EVER TO GET THEM OFF THE STREETS... Wake up and smell the BULLSHIT... They can help these people become working class citizens but that would go against the Agenda 21 New World Order aka Globalist Agenda in which we all know that California is the MOLD FOR the rest of the United States of America 🇺🇸 to be implemented in... Smfh

[@TMcGlynn23]

@c you dont believe in good or bad, but persist to say how he might have both going on........ You sound really hard on yourself, ease up bud!

[@carpy1252]

My dad offered a homeless man a job, he accepted it and in a month was no longer homeless.

[@MonkeyDIvan]

Your dad's awesome. Be proud of him!

[@suziq3937]

What a difference a chance can make! Your Father is a good man @SaffronCity

[@debrakosturin6148]

That is wonderful!

[@tionary7175]

Be proud of your dad !

[@maurabevilacqua7393]

Your dad is a living angel. God bless him

[@christycookey6500]

He is a very likable guy with such soft eyes,a gentle demeanor and still possesses that child like wonder. What a gem of a human being. God bless him.

[@eeekkk34235]

The child like part seems to be a common theme with a lot of people who had abusive childhoods. Not sure how it comes about. The worse part is it probably makes them a target as adults for other abusers.

[@alyssaearl8561]

Well said. 🥺

[@rjc7289]

@@eeekkk34235 I think it has something to do with the abuse stunting their emotional growth so that they never mature emotionally past a child-like state. Regressing to child-like thoughts and a child-like demeanor also becomes sort of a defense mechanism to counter the traumatic childhood experiences.

[@noahrobinson796]

Bro he's a crack head

[@alyssaearl8561]

@@noahrobinson796 even if that was true which looks to be not the case at all..the guy is harmless and caring. How can you judge someone you don't even know? Says a lot about your character though. I'd choose this guy over anyone like you. Youre a shame

[@mohdiyal2469]

Dude he genuinely looks like a model wtf

[@diora266]

Honestly!!!!. He can’t even take care of himself but he’s still more handsome than MOST people I’ve even seen!!! Could you imagine what he would look like with a nourished body? Actual perfection.

[@amaan5229]

@@diora266 yes cause thats what matters here

[@diora266]

@@amaan5229 mom what are you doing here??? I’m sorry, I forgot I’m only allowed to discuss what matters

[@diora266]

@Toby Tran no lmaoo🤣🤣

[@lightofall]

That's what I was thinking too. His eyes say so much

[@QuedemasBibleAndBudgets]

When he said his grandma abused him, the grown men around him abused him and he says he's okay with a smile it straight up tortured my spirit. I wish I could go back in time and save him.

[@Ginlock45]

He must be super happy to be alive and have a lot of hope for a better tomorrow

[@gergototh4045]

there are millions out there who you can help.

[@QuedemasBibleAndBudgets]

@@gergototh4045 there are a lot of people that can help- but it doesn't mean they will. Sometimes people have to know what it feels like to be in someone else's shoes. I was homeless as a child but I didn't experience the abuse he went through. It's because of what I went through as a child I volunteer with local nonprofits in my communtiy to help feed and clothe the homeless where I live. When someone knows what it's like to need food, water, and shelter then they are more willing to help others because they know what it feels like. Thanks for replying to my comment Gergo I hope your having a great day.

[@lillianp8900]

grandma sexually abused him, really disturbing. he had no one protecting him

[@xana5649]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jennk2199]

This guy has a better outlook on things then most people who have everything!

[@valeriodestefano3784]

Indeed, It looks really fake to me.

[@IAmNoodleDude]

@brass monkey He’s got a point though

[@matthewmurphy636]

Well you only start to truly value something when you lose it so.

[@Beaah]

Generally, the less you have, the less you seek.

[@beepbopboop7727]

This dude gets blackout drunk and fights. He is in no way in good shape. He is not ok.

[@davehogan6401]

Guy hasn't anything and his 3 wishes weren't for himself.

[@tseeker438]

The meek will inherit the earth. If only we would all wake up to what we're doing.

[@tiagoguerreiro9567]

True. What a wonderful guy. Don't know what to say about it 😢 I'm 28 to

[@wildamerican2771]

That’s exactly why he doesn’t have anything...

[@AnaLuiza-qp1di]

@@wildamerican2771 Hm, not really but ok

[@hombreduro369]

Hypothetical choices don’t count for much

[@RawRLisA]

He’s actually really intelligent. Someone get this man off the streets.

[@splitb5718]

If hé was actually smart he wouldn’t be in this video think about it not just because they make videos and sound smart they like that, you don’t know what they do behind this

[@Itsachapel]

lisa LX most homeless people are, wouldnt survive otherwise

[@vitamin5544]

So sad.

[@DrakeBrunette]

I don’t say this to be insensitive towards him. But he’s gotta get himself off the street. Nobody is going to do it for him. Take a shit job somewhere, start saving the money and use every single resource that the closest homeless shelter offers. It would take a few months. But it’s possible. In 6 months time he may still be in poverty but he wouldn’t have to be homeless.

[@JudeDeras]

Sounds like he’s lieing

[@farishope6540]

This person is a much better human being than many men in brand suites.

[@TheHelenhunter]

Yep. Totally.

[@TheYinman13]

Did u hear his wishes, coz he knows hardships he only wanna help others

[@farishope6540]

@@TheYinman13 He is a pure soul, I hope he will be ok.

[@omransaeed1988]

@@dojz9u3v Exactly. It's childish to judge people because of stereotypes. Kinda stupid to see all these likes on this comment. Makes me want to imagine how stupid people are to the point where a 14 year old can see what's wrong here.

[@farishope6540]

@@dojz9u3v You take the comment literally! by people who wear brand suites I meant the wealthy the billionaires that most of the people admire them and see them as successful story despite their mean and unethical manners. If you are Russian, that means the demon Putin the Oligarchs circle around him.

[@pheobebuffay4940]

God... He has nothing and had the most terrifying life, yet wishes for a world peace? He should be a great motivator that speaks on a stage.

[@maxmezaa]

Three wishes... and not once did he wish for himself. A man who has nothing yet prioritizes others. That was beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@arthedainedain9846]

Everyone seeks out self interest. Its not a bad thing. Nor is it "beautiful" to not prioritise the self. You live in delusion.

[@doctordank7420]

@@arthedainedain9846 ok Arthedain

[@arthedainedain9846]

@@doctordank7420 lol "you help others at expense of yourself and ill do the same." Well both be miserable but at least we're both "amazing people." Pure delusion and virtue signalling... Also kind of midwit level thinking. Unimpressive. Midwits are a scourge.

[@maxmezaa]

@@arthedainedain9846 I happen to agree about self-interest, it's necessary for survival and intrinsic to nature. As it turns out though, so is altruism; as defined in zoology, of course, not the ethical doctrine. Also, beauty is mostly subjective and your opinion on my appreciation of it is meaningless. I hope you begin to realize your response lacks relevance since you assumed too much and come off as confrontational, arrogant, and rude. Which not only will most people find off-putting and lessen your ability to make an impact, but just takes away from your almost well elaborated comment.

[@rockercater]

He has had to manipulate people his whole life ,,,He will tell you what you want to hear,,,,,,,,,

[@dianakrenzer5638]

This how failed and neglectful our system is. He is so intelligent and mild mannered. I hope the best for him.

[@theresaohman7187]

It actually started with his mother, can't imagine living in a car. Very sad but he has such a great attitude. Wonder if she ever wonders where he is?

[@dianakrenzer5638]

@key peele you are right. We shouldn’t count just in the system but private institutions don’t have enough support and viceversa. It’s up to us to push better legislation. Too many broken people in the world.

[@dianakrenzer5638]

@Andy Chou do you know me? Do you know what I do for a living or volunteer for? That’s reason I’m saying it part of our faulty system. Thank you.

[@dianakrenzer5638]

@Andy Chou do you volunteer? Okay, so for everyone out there; volunteer at your local food pantry. Please volunteer your time or economic support, since our government prefers to put money elsewhere.

[@dianakrenzer5638]

I need to clarify what I meant the government assisting and sustaining system to help with helping others.

[@robertbigelow1338]

This guy has a better disposition than most people who have everything, what a good soul. God Bless him

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Most homeless people are wonderful. I go to Venice all the time and speak to them.

[@willbigelow472]

You have a great last name! Nice to meet a fellow Bigelow! I'm in Virginia. Where do you live?

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you all

[@vegandolls]

yeah until he's blacked out beating you up in the store you work in

[@phunkyphresh3799]

Vegan Dolls never trust a book by its cover. Don’t assume someone is a saint because they can sound nice. I’ve seen it before. A disposition doesn’t equate to a safe person to o be around consistently

[@gabriellejansevanrensburg4957]

I just read that Chad, passed away 14/7/23. May he rest in peace.

[@elisabeth38222]

really?

[@scottnichols3685]

Very sad.

[@rbj5767]

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[@ashleytrueblood2200]

This guy is a warrior. Obviously not stupid. He's clearly taking it in stride and he's gorgeous.

[@zacharyvandyke1717]

Lol why don't you move into his tent then.

[@TearraC]

He is though.

[@thatasianaiden6665]

@@zacharyvandyke1717 lmao

[@xinpingdonohoe3978]

@Armathy he's famous because he failed

[@TearraC]

@Armathy truth.

[@Tanzchanz]

Man... dude has so much potential. The way he talks and everything. Just wow.

[@kobrien4121]

Get him on Ellen, Oh wait.

[@JandPurple]

Futur actor/model !

[@daniellemillis]

And so handsome

[@norpriest521]

@@daniellemillis handsome? He looking like John Frusciante bro 😆

[@daniellemillis]

Nor Priest well if he had a bath and sorted himself out, yes he could be!

[@SanDmaNTheFreakTrucker]

When a man can go through Hell and come out positive, he is indestructible.

[@annyms5092]

God bless, Jesus loves you and died for you

[@rz9297]

@Reese Har scam

[@chadswegle99]

Thank u

[@overthemoune]

I've worked in Venice 9 years... It's always heartbreaking to hear their stories. One guy around the area lost both his parents in a car accident on their way to his high school graduation. He couldn't afford to pay the mortgage, and he lost everything and became homeless. There are outreach teams being contracted with cities to help them.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

He looks like every member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers combined

[@myoldvhstapes]

When they were young, yes. They are nearly 60 now.

[@bettyb1313]

Right

[@dmncplpa]

200 IQ

[@Willie-go6dc]

Lol

[@turtleman2164]

Its Ultra pepper. Lol

[@eloinamercedesvillazonmeji2708]

He doesn't even wishes for money or somethin for him self. Society could be more compationate like him. God Bless you Chad where ever you are.

[@arthuralexandre7944]

He smiles and says he is grateful for having a sweat and a jersey because prior he had just shorts, I wished people were more grateful with what they have.

[@EnglishTeacher1998]

@arniebarb123 he's a better person than you are.

[@FreakMeat74]

@arniebarb123 They are PEOPLE first, now sit down citizen.

[@chadswegle705]

@@arthuralexandre7944 well way better having more than just shorts couldn't even go in a store to get food back then sucked so ya way more grateful

[@chadswegle99]

Thank u god bless u

[@butruuushbutrage]

Everyone of his wishes was for others ,not for himself . that’s a kind man

[@nickhendo3960]

“I was blacked out beat the dude up maybe 2 times I don’t know”

[@mrvideocamera1]

@@nickhendo3960 "I was abused by like 2, beaten by grown men, developed a defense mechanism to perv attacks, anger issues, ptsd stuff"

[@clairbear1234]

I think he understands that what's good for all of humanity is good for him as well, it doesn't have to be divided.

[@user-vz5of6zo7e]

Ironic how a lot of people who have most things this guy dreams of having are unhappier than him. His attitude on life is so nice

[@robertapascal6962]

The system failed him as a kid. Foster care isn’t always better.

[@dublplus3332]

From what I hear foster care is often shit. It leads to trafficking and is often a haven for pedos and abusers.

[@bighum70]

dubl plus yeah..prolly doing chores, having to go to school, homeworks too. Curfews!!! No kids should go through that!

[@dublplus3332]

@@bighum70 those sound like good things for a kid. Unfortunately the data shows foster care involves a lot of rape. These poor kids need someone to give em the things you mentioned but sometimes theyre also abused. Pretty shitty right?

[@user-os7qq9xk4o]

How's so? Hes alive.

[@flawedsparkle6618]

Yet people want to cry out and take away women’s rights to decide if abortion is best to them

[@carmellia2909]

We should never judge the homeless because we have never walked their path.

[@lorrainetavares1308]

AAAMEN: they need help, encouragemet & most of all: JESUS CHRIST!!! 😇😍🤗

[@brasinovic]

I have

[@muralidhar1815]

110 % ❤️ can I have your IG or FB so that I can friend req there..., I can see what type of a perosn by seeing your comment I really admire.., respect and love this toe of personalities..., Don’t think I’m rubbing you some butter / somethin lyk dat..., I’m just saying it straight frm my heart. ON GOD. I hope I see you. (Any social media) Thank you ❤️

[@edvenuto9614]

And you could be homeless anyone can walk or live that life

[@tuttifrutti7404]

@@agak9974 get a soul!

[@JacquelineToyonaga]

This man is very inspiring. He has nothing, been treated unfairly, abused, yet still positive, kind, and respectful.

[@annan7728]

He was treated so badly because he didn't fight back.

[@JacquelineToyonaga]

@@annan7728 Maybe that's true, but regardless, no one deserves what he went through. When you're just a kid, you're the most vulnerable, and your experiences shape who you will become. The fact that he appears so positive and respectful in this video is very inspiring to me.

Yeah that's why he fights people and gets beat by baseball bats. Get real

@Dr. Fun yeah most probably are, that's kind of the definition of a shitty person. Maybe he was lying to you and manipulating your opinion of him? Psychos are out there

[@normbilliard5313]

@@annan7728 what are you even saying. That made no sense it's like you didn't even watch the video.

[@nathanmoore7120]

He got 3 wishes and not one of them was to benefit him specially. Most people would instinctively think about themselves if you asked to hear their 3 wishes.

[@SelfImprovement1111]

Yeah, I’d probably wish for a 10 wishes more abs still have an extra two lol

[@nathanmoore7120]

@@SelfImprovement1111 you know what, I have always thought, if someone gave me 3 wishes, I would say, I only need one…………….. and my one wish would be ‘to have as many wishes as I wanted’?! Simples! :)

[@SelfImprovement1111]

@@nathanmoore7120 genius

[@prajaktakulkarni7735]

He deserves so much more. His smile is wider than some people who have everything. He isn’t even complaining, he’s so chill about a situation that most wouldn’t endure. So strong.

[@ImEpicc]

dude he can get a job, he just donst want to work wtf u mean

[@maximilianb564]

So do something

[@RickyBobby-ld1fe]

@@ImEpicc nah chief not in Cali lmfaoo if he moves to Arizona maybe

[@Grim_sights]

@@ImEpicc he’s very uneducated. even if he worked at a minimum wage job he’d still not have enough for a house

[@elenam.isabellas.4583]

How great somebody is not only dissin without knowing half of it :D

[@iamthevioletgirl]

People should be imprisoned for abandoning children. Domestic violence sucks.

[@omransaeed1988]

Yes, let's arrest this mother for abandoning her son who's a serial killer. Mhm, makes sense.

[@jacob-6292]

@@omransaeed1988 What? How is he a serial killer? Sources?

[@marioncobretti8210]

I agree my fatass greedy father abandoned me at 16 i had to drop out of high school sleep in a tent outside shit outside all because i didnt get along with dads new girl. Glad i got myself out of that situation but my father was garbage and should have been arrested.

[@D0nut97]

They’re supposed to be, it’s a felony in Texas to abandon children and where I work we enforce it all the time

[@DMWBN3]

Putting them in jail isn't helping the kids. It's fucked what ever way you look at it.

[@chycahaya]

His 3 wishes is never about himself. It’s the world, other people... someone please give this man a job & shelter. 😢

[@kazuoua]

Would you give him shelter?

[@chycahaya]

@jon yes if in Singapore, our government also have programs & job for the homeless 🙏🏼✨

[@kazuoua]

@@chycahaya I see, wonder if you can sponsor him for a visa though, I've heard it's tough to immigrate to Singapore, besides not sure how you could get in contact with this guy, maybe if you reach out to the video poster in this channel? It's one in a million chance but you never know until you try, I guess...

[@VengeanceCore]

@@chycahaya DO IT, DO IT, DO IT, DO IT.

[@kazuoua]

@Elias Tornes You mean people are willing to give him shelter because he's white?

[@robcocteau4539]

He’s absolutely beautiful inside and outside, and his way of see the world is so optimistic and happy even so.

[@dh1270]

Not one wish was for himself. He deserves help and a better life.

[@bongwater1068]

Emilia Berntsson he doesn’t want it because he’s never had it, why want something that his whole life he hasn’t had

[@SuperMsPharmacy]

He wants something better but has no idea how to even wish for it. That is years of being conditioned to expect nothing. Super sad to think about.

[@sanmarinojr]

@t You don't know shit dude.. Stop judging..

[@ihave35cents95]

@Emilia Berntsson That was a great comment you made. Short and sweet.

[@ihave35cents95]

@@SuperMsPharmacy you don't know what the hell you're talkin about at all

[@freelife1121]

He had more optimism than the most people with a normal life and money

[@pepapeppers]

it’s just privilege... and they let it get to their heads. this man right here knows the low of lowest and is soooo optimistic.

[@thomasfarmer1730]

So true....some of the rich miners I’ve worked with are such fuckin’ miserable people.

[@lorenzochiesa6543]

I've worked around wealthy people who are miserable and unhealthy. They don't get it when you're happy without being rich.

[@annecaulder9495]

Well, he knows what’s important for life. But also, I hear the substance abuse issue. I want to feel sad at the missed potential, but he’s not too sad!

[@theherbpuffer]

Rich people are some of the most miserable people. They have all the same problems as other people besides financially

[@ryanjohnson8646]

It’s crazy how a guy with his background can have a better attitude than almost everyone else

[@SaraZion]

It's beautiful, but also a coping mechanism.

[@wildwaymonee8o8]

including me.. because I know I would be bitter as hell if he asked me for an interview in that position.... or maybe not I don't know who knows what type of people you meet out on the street who help you better than your family ever could.... 🤔

[@chadswegle705]

@@SaraZion ya some what is take it on stride type of thing

[@themadpoet2082]

I really wanna know this man’s secret, he’s been homeless for years and he’s still happy and here I am, living under a roof and I still feel empty

[@queefnugget1289]

Your not empty. Your just full and still trying to eat

[@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals]

Maybe homelessness is the key to a fulfilled life.

[@MsThebeMoon]

I've been in a self pity rut myself lately. These videos really put things in my life in perspective and all I have to be grateful for.

[@tbh.7204]

YOU LIVE FOR THE FIGHT WHEN THAT’S ALL THAT YOU GOT

[@desinikoletatos8630]

Find out who you really truly are, and when you actually do, be forever that person! Alan Watts

[@highfrequency833]

"It's OK, Im stronger for it." Humbly stated. Impressive.

[@cynthiarangel9067]

This man is a fucking warrior legendary in my eyes

[@chadswegle705]

@@cynthiarangel9067 thank u so much I appreciate it alot

[@chadswegle99]

@@cynthiarangel9067 thank u so much god bless

[@GGLD888]

This guy has been through waaaay worse than I have, and yet, has a far better attitude than I have.

[@michaelb5767]

same, and im ashamed of that fact. Jesus help me.

[@wf6951]

@@michaelb5767 Jesus ain't going to help, only YOU can ask for help, Jesus won't.

[@twinsnakes]

Perhaps he has this attitude because of what he's been through?

[@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS..]

dont judge him based off this 9 min video..

[@steezzyv2470]

Yooo im the same way ...i been through shit like him in a different way and some simliar ways ...and a lot of ppl have fucked up attitudes because they keep holding on to the past....see this guy and myself have a mind state of knowing that ""you can't go back in time and change things'" .....you have to just move one with the future and make the best of it....and dont get me wrong...i totally understand that you can't let go of the past right away...im not saying to get over it right away... this a message for ppl that have fucked up attitudes holding on to some shit that happened several years ago ....u need to start letting it go after a year

[@calistusjay60]

“I’m stronger for it.” Worst part of this video. No kid should have to be strong. They should be safe.

[@NK-rm7kc]

Thanks for your comment

[@LovedHappy]

Yes😭

[@JoeBonny9]

That’s idyllic but incorrect thinking

[@jordanbenoit982]

Calistus Jay tell that to the romans, they just threw their kids out at a certain age and if they survived, good, if not, too bad

[@calistusjay60]

@@jordanbenoit982 and now they’re all dead. We all die in the end. Why spend our short lives being strong but sad when we could be weak and happy.

[@gbaker9295]

This guy should get some $ in his pocket and have more certainty in his life. He's really bright. Victim of circumstances

[@aj-vd8dc]

it's so sad how casual he is about being homeless,, it shouldn't have to be like this :(( ,, his optimism is staggering, i hope it works out for him :)

[@anamericaninamericavotesblue]

Yes, it's much better to be on the hamster wheel of consumerism, generating bills to be paid every thirty days until you can't and then become free (homeless).

[@stonedcoldchillerk7780]

He’s casual about it cuz it’s been his life.

[@MK-hh1vo]

Even sadder how casual he is about being molested as a child and having no shoes as an adult.

[@MK-hh1vo]

@@anamericaninamericavotesblue so have you given up employment and having a home to become "free" yet? 🙄

[@stonedcoldchillerk7780]

M K it’s because no one is gonna do anything for you. Most people never care at all when people are abused in reality.

[@rileywebb9]

Dude has three wishes and not a single one is about him or bettering his circumstances; very inspiring.

[@TKIG1]

Thats inspiring....

[@jimmyb3238]

This man should be working with homeless people as a counsellor

[@1joshjosh1]

Honestly though I think this is correct what you're saying. What he went through you can't imitate in a school.

[@williamdonnel6674]

@@1joshjosh1 why would you want to "imitate it in school?"

[@1joshjosh1]

@@williamdonnel6674 Actually my true opinion is to put him through school and then he can counsel homeless people. Sorry what school is school and education is education. It's there for a reason

[@haroldbuckley5076]

Yep"

[@mstwoshay]

That would be amazing for him. Life is his experience

[@DaKussh]

His diction and verbal fluency leads me to believe that he barely did any illicit substances, or at least he did't reached the point where verbal and motor skills are impaired. I hope he gets off the streets, he's still young enough to sow a fruitful life.

[@3713msg]

@@timetravellingbunny3952 He even has a FB profile. He looks as if he was involved with some gang activity, and exploited himself as such. I would say at his age of 29, this will be his life.

[@SenemYucel19]

@@timetravellingbunny3952 What's that thing online about??

[@timetravellingbunny3952]

@@SenemYucel19 "What's that thing online about??" I don't know what you are referring to. A web search for "Chad Stephan Swegle” will show links to his arrest record, to his mugshot. I provided that as a reference for those who want to verify my comment.

[@beebikinis]

@@timetravellingbunny3952 That's too bad. Obviously can't know what the charge was about, but hurt people hurt people - there's a prevalence of victim-to-perpetrator cycle when it comes to child abuse.

[@Anntea9699]

I couldn't agree more!

[@SolidSharkOFFICIAL]

This man has more heart than most people I've met in school or University.

[@meanwhileinespoo1265]

More heart than almost anyone these days....

[@scrapplepig]

Yes the way he was beating on a store owner, he beat him with heart.

[@stanleyhape8427]

@@scrapplepig exactly ! This dude has a long rap sheet as well.. Felony burglary and meth just to name a few. Hellz he isn't even homeless. On his Facebook he says he attended UCLA and he posts all kinds fun photos even one of his awesome pro diving watch 👍

[@MS-ly4mx]

Stanley Hape which is his facebook?

[@stanleyhape8427]

@@MS-ly4mx Chad Stephen Balcom

[@TheHoriznLine]

None of his 3 wishes had “I” in it, they were all about something other than him. The ones who have the least are the ones that want to give the most to others and the world

[@The25Sister]

This man is rich in the spirit and he doesn't know it.

[@novadomenavedomia]

he does, he can read better most of us then other way around. Being so long out in the street in survival mode, he knows what he knows

[@sancristobal730]

the spirit is the only wealth you need, everything else is temporary

[@chadswegle705]

Thank u your chill I appreciate your kindness

[@Twinklez63]

He does know it

[@husseindahir1094]

Stfu he still

[@erikafischer6025]

What a strong man. Hope he finds work , and people that realy care for him.

[@themajic1012]

are you serious?? he need big help and mental and physical's treatment that he would be able to live. this guy is totaly broke. very sad. why people don't gather money to save him?

[@curleex3838]

He was asked what 3 wishes would you want and not one was for himself, im humbled right now! ✌🏻♥️

[@kimananiagatha8269]

Holes by Passenger... life goes on🚶‍♂️

[@osteomal]

Don't you think that might be the problem, not learning to wish something for him. Without forgetting wishing for others, looking for balance. 🙏🏻

[@curleex3838]

Adrien Malfroy i couldn’t agree more Adrien, its all about balance!

[@FedArteUrbano]

Jack Lan sad part is your right

[@lucianoabbott5149]

I was saying the same thing. Not one of those wishes were personal. What a man!

[@stephencollins1479]

Its sad to think that he came into this world as a clean slate and was ruined by people that took advantage of his vulnerability.

[@gracemcnamara4470]

Hi he is not ruined, he is an Inspiration to have Survived the Challenges he wrote before reincarnation xx

[@adrianaboga8361]

Yeah; it really makes feel like humans can be so rotten to other humans..it is shameful. 😖😖

[@sebastienchamarande5710]

@@gracemcnamara4470 just because the video is beautiful and focuses on the good words coming out of this man's mouth doesn't mean he's not ruined. If you pay attention and know, it's actually obvious he suffers from CPTSD and it doesn't take an exceptional mind to see it either. He's just used his resilience to build a fake self and 'move on'.

[@jasmineG-c2f]

@@sebastienchamarande5710 you're very right. It's to protect him. His mind. He lives off survival, and those who have been through it can see it so easily.

[@Dhoketa]

@Grace McNamara 😂

[@Jericko427]

As someone who had his head shoved out of a bus window by a drug addict at 9, almost murdered by a relative's junkie mate at 11, and the victim of complex trauma since 12 to Now, I promise you that catastrophy is never by choice and always by circumstance. Thank god for this channel, and the work that you and Invisible People do. Amen.

[@braydenbreslaw5406]

Always by circumstance 😔

[@silkyjohnson4519]

Yeah but if you put your self in the catastrophe then its by choice.

[@kristinaburke8720]

Silky Johnson so they put themselves in that situation when they were 9?

[@qp1539]

Ehhhh like 90% of the time. It’s sum mf who have good lives and bring themselves catastrophe and have nobody to blame but themselves. But in situations such as the one you describe, those are indeed circumstance

[@kristinaburke8720]

Q P ehhh not really though, people who suffer from any type of abuse are more prone to turn to drugs as an escape, heck my uncle had a shitty shitty life, & now he’s dead because of heroin, addiction is a bitch.

[@amycoronaful]

He's so handsome and smart. I hope things turn around for him.

[@MannyKhoshbinyt]

God bless you brother! Amazing spirit. Never give up!

[@matteoiannitti8414]

Hi Manny

[@user-fb7ug8uw4b]

Maybe you should help him out with all that money.. I'm sure buying him a set of clothes to get a job wouldn't be so hard would it?

[@miketomlin6040]

Don't bring ''God'' into this, it's reality not fantasy!

[@anch0r11-n2r]

yo how the hell is he supposed to see this?

[@miketomlin6040]

@Chris Wyatt Why would he want a job? Ideally you avoid jobs and try and undertake more useful and valuable activities!

[@Bellezfitness]

If someone sees this man in Venice, please take him to buy some shoes and socks. Maybe take him to get a meal. I would if I see him. We owe it to this man who is still so gentle hearted, to give him an act of kindness and respect.

[@pizzahutcaraccident]

@@anitasseo most job applications require a home address, and way to contact, and many dont hire the homeless due to stigma it might not be an option for him

[@haroldharold9042]

@@anitasseo the ignorance of this comment…wow. he can’t get a job without shoes. he doesn’t have an ID, home address, cell phone, etc., all these things you need in order to get hired. probably doesn’t have a bank account to deposit his money. dental work is expensive - how in the world do you think he can afford to spend thousands of dollars on dental care when he doesn’t have a job or a home or anything? sheeeesh youtube comments are depressing sometimes

[@zuzm0]

@2BuckGeo it is more complicated than this. Someone who has been homeless practically in his whole life needs rehabilitation. I mean even if he would get a job, not sure he could keep it. His situation is comparable to people who leave the prison system after a very long period of time. So it is not impossible in my view, but it is very difficult. They need strong motivation, but many doesn't have it. Some are content how things are and so don't have what it takes to make such a big change in their life happen.

[@lisarobinson2173]

Me too xx

[@twiggy1253]

@@zuzm0 yeah like he said, he’s never had a job. It might be hard for him to keep it even if he was fortunate enough to get one.

[@Iris_Collins]

Gorgeous personality. Such optimism, even in his situation.

[@Glickan]

Or maybe he's just braindead.

[@trulycute7545]

J79 did you listen to him speak at all? He‘s actually very clear with his thoughts and speech.

[@Glickan]

​@@trulycute7545 I disagree, I think that he is a troublemaker. But he's not an animal. If he got himself a minimum wage job that would be a huge success for a guy like that.

[@tiarni870]

@@Glickan he dosen't have ID mate

[@xEvilRaptorx]

@@Glickan doesn't have shoes, doesn't have "work" clothes. He has nothing. With that said, he even tells the story about being beaten while "blacked out" he probably made some bad choices but alot he probably didn't have the choice, was just forced into the situation

[@pizzammmm6189]

I hope he doesn't grow old homeless. That would be incredibly sad 😢

[@lRickGrimesl]

He could get a job then he want

[@xxfortniteslayer69xx82]

@@lRickGrimesl hilarious.

[@even___]

@@lRickGrimesl ah yes i love it when people think it really is that easy to just “get a job”

[@-ABC-]

@@lRickGrimesl kinda need a home for that, unfortunately

[@prometheus5218]

@@lRickGrimesl ah yes the /give job cheat command is also one of my favourites.

[@komma_klar7012]

Damn, that dude is so much better than most people

[@chadswegle705]

Thank God bless u

[@taylorfuqua7647]

This is my buddy shirtless Chad and he's the sweetest. He's a strong surviver who's energy and kindness is contagious we her from the streets of Eugene Oregon love and miss you out here you make the world a better place.

[@jamescookiii225]

He looks like it. So glad we got to meet him and that he has friends all over the place! Reach out and remind him he is loved!

[@mndeni4729]

If he's your buddy thou why don't you guys get him a job.. Or even shoes and a few clothes. Even if they old clothes but as long as they still wearable. I'm not trying to argue or anything but does this guy knows that he has a buddy in you? - and if yes, what actions have you done for him that make you think he is assured that he has a friend who is in the shape of you? I'm really a genuine neutral trying to understand your stance with him since alot of people now want KZbins' approval through other people's misery.

[@Josh-py2in]

@@mndeni4729 people like this get given chances and they repeatedly screw it up. Oregon has great systems in place for the homeless, yet theyre all still homeless. Drugs, alcohol, etc play a major role in the outcome of a homeless persons life. You could literally hand this guy 5 grand and a place to live, guaranteed he would go through the money quickly and still have nothing in life. It is sad but true. I grew up in Oregon, there are lots of very genuinely nice people who are homeless. Many of them choose the lifestyle, or will never successfully get out of it because of drugs and alcohol. Rehab doesn't work, really what they need is for someone to actually take care of them like a child, and give them zero money. My father was like this, he never could make it on his own, but if he had someone in the family take him in and manage all his money, he did fine.

[@mastercleanseNOTdiet]

Adult survivors of childhood sexual assault - in order to survive such trauma the brain creates different neurological pathways. Damage. This affects every single organ in the body, not just the brain & that includes receptors in the spine. These pathways are permanent & cause individuals to "grow up" into stunted adults. You may be correct in stating some cannot ge off the street, you may be correct in your experience with Oregon homeless resources but your judgement wreaks through the screen. I hope you have a lovely life. Sincerely

[@dbtwithme]

Hey is there a way I can get in touch with Chad? Does he have a friend with a phone? He is in alignment to a huge mission I feel called to create a nonprofit organization to align the homeless into a life of satisfied basic needs and great health and wealth for their present to be better and build a future of stability. If so, please have email me how I can get in touch with Chad at [e-mail]

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

This poor man, what a horrible life he’s had. He needs all types of help. God bless him

[@magaamericafirst9835]

@J. Professional uhhh he was sexually abused at such young age you say that was his choice??! Stop being Ignorant start paying attention & listen!!!

[@userface4414]

I don't know if I'd call it super horrible. Hes got things that people don't have. He's not in the psych ward, not on drugs, not in jail, not on the edge of a cliff... people need help from all walks of life.

[@RedRoseEmoji]

J. Professional I’m not sure if you know much about foster care but it’s atrocious. Yeah you have a house over your head but I think it does more damage than good. Abusive families are common in foster care.

[@bluedasher74]

@J. Professional God your ignorant! what is he going to do, just walk into a place and get hired? get real! who's going to hire a homeless person??? most homeless people don't have any kind of an ID card.

[@bluedasher74]

@J. Professional how do you know he's not on drugs???

[@flr1863]

I feel bad for him and what he has gone through and he is honestly one of the nicest person ever… he’s more nice then my bloody friends and sisters… He’s also the nicest homeless person in the world… He’s surprisingly in pretty good shape for what he’s gone through, and kind of good looking….. God bless you mate, and stay safe.

[@tired_of_u_ppl7985]

Molested by his grandmother, I so hate this world it is so disgusting the things people do to children and worst of all it will never change

[@trentbusta1]

Don't get the world confused with individuals.

[@trentbusta1]

@Chad Chaderson Goon?" Individuals make up the world" ok Chad

[@bigsqueeze7231]

It WILL change. Jesus is returning to rule his kingdom. Repent. The tribulation is coming soon.

[@carlosbell7770]

Unless we make killing them normal

[@hoohohohter]

This is as much of a haven for God, as it is a playground for the Devil.

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

“I’m sorry” “It’s ok I’m stronger for it” What a lad. What a champ of a person.

[@chadswegle705]

Thank u and God bless u

[@SimplifiedPsychologyCo]

Camera man: I am sorry... The guy: it’s okay This makes me sad

[@Falcon2.39-1]

Y

[@tendopain2585]

@@Falcon2.39-1 listen to him. He said he’s been going through mental, physical, sexual abuse since he was 11. So much so that it seemingly doesn’t even bother him, it’s just the life he’s used to. & that’s sad

[@tiredofit1968]

Me, too. Because it is most definitely not okay

[@JK-Visions]

Me too. I was in the u.s. in 2000. I was schocked by how people treated the homeless there. Not an answer what you should do but comparing it to my country there is room for improvement. So there is hope for the world.

[@JK-Visions]

I am not saying things are 100% ok here btw.

[@nattyveggies]

Honestly homeless people are the most humbled people I’ve ever met

[@mahnoorkhan7845]

His smile is as bright as the sun he's trying to block. Gotta love humanity

[@mahnoorkhan7845]

@TheHumanSpeciesIsAPlague NotMeantToBeInExistence that's a terrible generalization to make; homeless men do get abused and sexually trafficked, but its society's preconceived notions about their character and “male tendencies” that make it difficult to ever come out, have their experiences known or acknowledged, and later get the help they need. You're forgetting that homeless men, like this gentleman (who broke his nose trying to learn to fight and look out for himself on the street), deal with physical confrontations solely because, as men, they have to prove their "strength" and "endurance" (even though, muscle power is the last thing that should be on their mind). And while satistically it is true that homeless women deal disproportionately with cases of sexual abuse living on the street, by saying that homeless men are their female counterpart's only molesters and abusers you further perpetuate the stereotype that men are always, or need to be, the "strongest" when they are as vulnerable just in different ways. PLEASE DO NOT UNDERMINE SOMEONE’S STRUGGLE SIMPLY BECAUSE OTHER’S HAVE IT WORSE. Homeless individuals, men and female, are part of a marginalized group with unmet needs-- regardless of men’s masculinity-- and it is not your job to decide who gets help or not based on generalized perceptions you attribute to or blame on sex. If you fail to see the radiant person he is in the way he speaks and carries himself, or take into account the three self-less wishes for his community and humanity even in spite of their ignorance and his own helplessness, know that it is you are blinded by your sweeping generalizations and biases; he has nothing to apologize for

[@mahnoorkhan7845]

@@fanoor2427 even if he wasnt abused, any assessment of the situation not factual or based only our whilsical perceptions of others is unacceptable. If this man did in fact abuse other homeless women, it would be equally unfair to generalize that the vast majority of other homeless men do too; its the same as associating terrorism with religious symbols (or, similarly, calling everyone that doesnt voluntarily denounce or dissociate from extreme beliefs, fundamentalists). Its ironic that even though the aim of channels like this is to educate people and rid them of the many base-less and stereotypical assumptions that surround homelessness as well as remind them of the sensitivity of this subject, there are often people that still go on to suggest that there can only be one reality.

[@pedromartin5622]

if a modeling agency is willing to pay to fix his teeth, this guy's life would turn around and the modeling agency would make bank

[@daytonraymond6309]

Okay 😐

[@daytonraymond6309]

@Carbine Assult stfu

[@phelbot5488]

@@daytonraymond6309 ok peanuts boii, nice name lmao

[@megumiogawa3436]

@@daytonraymond6309 lol your probably mad that a homeless dude better looking than you 😂

[@angiebelle33]

@@megumiogawa3436?? Am, disrespectful? Do you care to expand upon your comment further. I pray you never fall victim to homelessness, none of us are above it!

[@DNDragonmare1]

With a shower, clean clothes, some replacement teeth, and decent meals, I feel like this guy could be a model. He has beautiful eyes, and his hair isn’t terrible given his living status. He’s been through so much. I hope this man’s life gets better one day.

[@swinter1212]

I can totally picture him modelling surf clothes, he's gorgeous even with missing teeth

[@childrenareinnocent2317]

I agree. I hope some modelling company signs him 🙏🏿

[@TheAnarchyIsReal]

Yea I thought same he's actually a handsome young man blonde hair blue eyes nice face he just needs to get cleaned up

[@nickumushi6006]

I like your comment.....my friend

[@TheAnarchyIsReal]

@Gotcha B1tch stop the shit. Have a heart grow up till your in his shoes Wich u never been I'm sure of it" don't talk shit..he had a rough life and this is where he's at and he's got a way more positive vibe then u got and he has Nothing

[@wheeleee937]

this guy is a prime example of to be thankful of everything you have. i hope this guy is going out strong and well, id be down to give this guys every dollar i could spare

[@biguy47905]

Chad Swegle died in a public bathroom on July 14, 2023 of a drug overdose. He was 31 yo. I posted this earlier today, but the post disappeared.

[@Vecmo]

95% of his face is reconstructed and he is still this beautiful

[@pim5490]

Ikr.... he is truly beautiful inside and out

[@chadswegle705]

Thank u I appreciate it your beautiful to thank you so much God bless u

[@shawnnreneemoffitt6379]

@@chadswegle705 I've been homeless with my dog for 2 years... Been raped, beat up, sick, cold, wet and starving but i am still trying to love like I was never broken. I can see that in you too. Yr in my prayers.

[@chadswegle99]

@@pim5490 thanks alot

[@chadswegle705]

@@shawnnreneemoffitt6379 thank I God bless u and keepusafe

[@enabler2456]

It almost seems like the less you HAVE, the more you ARE..

[@Nnnn6661n]

Yes totally right the less you have the more you Appreciate the small things and try to find happiness in everything

[@fredrickmiller6534]

The key is to not validate yourself with material possessions. Your sense of worth should be in your character and morals, not things. But you can still enjoy things.

[@VK-zq4iy]

👏words👏of👏the👏year

[@pedrobento03]

and it's true because you have no choice but to focus on the things that really matter. i vomit when i see ppl whose life goal is to be wealthy

[@enabler2456]

@@pedrobento03 Yeah, the other replies to my comment are ok but I think you hit the nail on the head, you have no choice when you have nothing.

[@melodyg8751]

He thinks better than some rich folks, it's crazy how he was abandoned yet forgiving and understanding.

[@doggodoggo3000]

@Pat Ehrenfeld lol that hit me "We live in a very cruel world, conceived by those calling themselves chosen" Im avoiding being homeless by being a live in caretaker for a team of racing sled dogs. I used to work at a zoo, I've volunteered at rescues. worked on farms, etc. But sled dog racing is full of abuse at a scale that is hard for me to convey to normal people. These mushers that win races are considered the experts in sled dogs. They are the ones that discovery channel interviews. So in-turn the way to keep sled dogs is centered around racing. Getting them to run farther and faster. Its normal to have dozens of dogs on chains. Even hundreds. Its really pretty bad stuff. There is a documentary about it but not enough people have seen it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXSTgat4m8qUqZo&feature=emb_logo

[@Skitdora2010]

...till he gets drunk and his anger issues come out. That's how he lost his front teeth, he was "blacking out" and swinging at the store clerk. Violent Alcoholics can sometimes be the sweetest people you'll ever meet.

[@KingpJLcJI]

What do you think the rich people are ?

[@McCoyThane]

This video opened my eyes. I never realized children grew up in the streets from as young as this man has. I can’t believe how inspiring this video was and this guy was just being himself. The wishes, incredible. He didn’t wish for a shirt but wished for the world. Value in this. Sending prayers for a bright future man, you’ll go far!

[@themajic1012]

America society became evil and bad. they don't have mercy hope god will give another corona so many Americans will burry their family. it's the punishment for evil society like Americans.

[@biguy47905]

Chad Swegle died in a public bathroom on July 14, 2023 of a drug overdose. He was 31 yo. I posted this earlier today, but the post disappeared.

[@McCoyThane]

@@biguy47905thank you for sharing this. May he rest in peace. I’ve thought of this video many times since I watched two years ago. Inspiring video.

[@joshnelson3803]

He does not need to be an actor or a celebrity of any kind, his heart is too good to be turned over to Hollywood so it can become self worshipping and entitled. Let this man find his true calling in helping and lifting up others who have been through the dark places like he has. God bless this man.

[@dianacriheli8621]

Amen to that, I was looking for that comment.

[@patrickarchibald6787]

Im a homeless support worker in Australia. This man is impressive, considering his background. Don't judge people. This could be you or me given the same circumstances.

[@XL003]

for those who would bully people who comment like this dont know what common sense even if oOo hOw dId yOu cOmMenT tHIs???????!!!! still give some respect

[@helderduarte213]

@Not Thatname lol ofc he hás to have some violence or how would he survive since he is being mistreated since he was 2 years old?

[@pak3ton]

@@helderduarte213 its like when you put your dog in the jungle alone, the dog will become wild.

[@storm0fnova]

i think if given the same circumstances, 95% of people would not be as strong and bright as he is. heck my childhood was better than his yet i still turned out to be a miserable asshole

[@MegaSolidninja]

@@storm0fnova yes you did turn out like that I can see😂

[@wandapanick2236]

This young man has had so many cards stacked against him and yet he prevails. When asked what he wishes for he wishes for everything that he knows the ecosystem in those around him not one thing for himself. I will be praying for this young man he has left an impression on my heart. May many people see his video and realize that people matter not things not money not anything but people. We can only rise by lifting others. God-bless you

[@maxpaws3977]

And yet he still smiles. What a strong bloke.

[@Gerrimil7]

This is such a selfless man. He asked what would his three wishes be, this man wish was to help the earth and other people. However, he did not think of his self. I wish I could help him.

[@Travis_Manu_Blessed_by_GOD]

Well said ! Exactly right

[@theresamelliott9196]

Gerrimil7 wow I had just written pretty much the same thing. His selflessness blew me away

[@DanielPerez-se3wy]

Well he wised that people care for each other and you are doing it right?

[@miguelbautistaperez7903]

@Put your tongue on my Ass individualism doesn't work for people like him dude 😒

[@creativechristinaa]

The world taught him he is the last person to deserve help :( As lovely as it is that he is selfless, this man deserves help as much as anyone else does.

[@thenonlawyer3127]

As a society we should never allow children to be homeless. This is a sad story.

[@freedomwhenneeded]

lifes not fair we need to accept that, all life is about whether you are born genetically attractive or without any disabilities and whether your parent and your school teaches you to be a good person, it is sad but we cant help everyone if someone wants to be a billionaire and not share their money they do not have to

[@freedomwhenneeded]

@@OakTheGuy yes but what are we meant to do? Take them in who have complete different views on society and who do not have a great reputation to say the least. All we should do is discourage these people coming to the western world them countries clearly need smart people to fix up their nation

[@flyingknee23]

That’s what happens when a child don’t have any support.

[@Peter-kv9vd]

@@OakTheGuy yes but America is a first world country not only that it is the most prosperous country in the world. It's a disgrace in a nation like that, that there is still children on the streets.

[@qxotic7434]

@@freedomwhenneeded small brain take

[@iamyamzie11]

This breaks my heart. He just needs an opportunity.

[@sjs928]

Opportunity ? There LOTS of programs to assist people in improving their situation. Something is only worth the time you put in , soooooo... Maybe THATS all he has, shorts and a shirt. Dismal... NOT inspiring

[@JavierHernandez-oo6lb]

He needs to be fearless bc it's an illusion. You could be anything you want to be.

[@kadymedina]

@@sjs928 maybe he needs an OPPORTUNITY to get an opportunity? Maybe he doesn't know. How insensitive

[@sjs928]

@@kadymedina ...seriously...how long should it take to get your shit together.

[@sjs928]

@michael p ....yes. My Dad always said " help someone who is willing to help themselves "...

[@noman266]

This changes my outlook on homeless people. Thank you for the powerful message.

[@loganjames2032]

This man is definitely an Angel. God bless him.

[@lightofall]

Yeah his wings are huge

[@chadswegle705]

God bless you thank u

[@janam5781]

@@chadswegle705 is there something I could do to help you?

[@000pum]

Not an angel. He is the true universe, a awake Man. He is god. Angels are catholic bullshit. Tô make people celibatery

[@oneeyeonmidgard6801]

This guy would beat you over the head for $5. His life has made him hard, he's no angel.

[@riverdeep399]

He didn't hesitate on those 3 wishes. Bless him, a rare decent human.

[@chadswegle705]

Thank u good bless u

[@orestisx]

@@chadswegle705 aye man how are you doing right now?

[@GoldenBoyXCM]

he didn't wished the Genhie free

[@funkstrummer2151]

He's an articulate, intelligent, handsome guy. I feel for him.

[@asai___1]

j c he was just complementing him 🙄

[@urano4810]

@j c I'm not gay. I don't think he's handsome. I think he's probably a better person than you are at this point.

[@believer_0]

This man literally motivated me and showed the real meaning of life and what being optimistic means than those motivational shit I was watching.

[@bridgetmckay921]

I agree. I'm kinda blown away.

[@NostalgiaEdits111]

😂

[@luisarroyo684]

This kills me, this man’s soul is alive.

[@ajl2232]

His soul is dead. He has repressed it all. I feel bad for him.

[@paul.1687]

AJ L are You god ? Didn’t think so shut your mouth

[@MichaelGiordano777]

No its actually not. He conned you good. He depends on ignorant people like you to feel sorry for him. He is nothing more than a maipulative Sociopath. As a matter of fact he makes a living off it. But you bought it hook line and sinker. That is how he survives and gets through life. Manipulating people like you. He is very clever. You are enabling his behavior. The guy is smart and very capable of making an honest living. But morons like you enable his behavior. This guy could run a company. But why when people like you give him everything for free? Your more delusional than him. How is that for Irony? Do I amuse you?

[@ozlergurpinar1760]

Luis Arroyo he doesn’t watch the news.

[@sofiasaucedo9853]

I agree with you Luis Arroyo !! Kills me too!!

[@lindaacosta2435]

This guy has such potential! Every day we see animals being rescued from abuse, starvation, and neglect...given rehabilitation..good vet care.. homes...mostly provided by kind and generous people. Are we not deserving of the same?

[@mmiller7773]

We are.

[@hosamfikry2924]

Unfortunately I am noticing that people in the modern western culture empathise more with animals over humans

[@mimi1o8]

Seems people have more compassion for dogs and cats than human beings , so sad .

[@Mbrace818]

@@hosamfikry2924 They think it's noble and honorable as well as edgy to be misanthropic. It's borderline psychopathic if you ask me.

[@mianrowan]

Me too I used to hate seeing animal rescues when we have people like this on the street. But then I realize animals aren't as cunniving as humans can be. Theres been a lot of situations where people take advantage of and have even killed people who took them in. So I understand why its not as easy to help them out.

[@hankhammer1776]

People are sick. I commend this man's strength.

[@sandall7k]

When we say people deserve a second chance in life, this guy didn’t even get the first one. Family and society failed this kid. Wish him health and safety

[@Andy-mq6yv]

This guy’s story has made money for someone else. He deserves every penny.

[@syburd]

This is my issue with this video and the interviewer.

[@kevinmatejek3663]

The interviewer was homeless before also. And he usually does but doesn't normally doesn't film it. He offered socks on cam.

[@brendaramos3870]

I'm pretty sure any revenue from this video would go to the foundation, so it will help not only Chad but other people in the same situation.

[@emilyhope7721]

It’s a non-profit organization 🙄

[@LenientCrabClaw]

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[@aj37ful]

'He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ' - Epictetus (Roman Slave)

[@MrHat556]

Dude...he’s homeless, I think this guy can grieve about what he doesn’t have considering everything that’s happened to him, compared to someone born into stability self pitying themselves about why they didn’t turn pro lmao

[@mikevalerio9248]

Someone should start a gofundme for this guy he deserves it.

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

@icewall flatearth He just said he has No I.D. ! Do you realize you have to have ID to enter a lot of homeless shelters? Much less, actually get services? People that have severe trauma get mentally trapped in 'survival mode' because they've never felt safe enough to think about a future when all they've had is just literally surviving and not dying that one day for so long, do not say he is 'free' or 'got it made' when if his trauma wasn't present his life today would probably look nothing like this nor be his choice

[@vendetta8084]

Well ppl w money help this man 💜

[@Blessed241]

icewall flatearth I don’t believe I heard him say he is on any government assistance. He did say he doesn’t have an ID. He seems to be a smart individual and he could obtain an ID if he had some help. That is if he wants help. He isn’t asking for anything though so it seems he is ok with his circumstances for now. He is still very young. I guess when he is ready he will do what he needs to do for himself.

[@Blessed241]

icewall flatearth Common sense for who? If he doesn’t have an ID I don’t believe he can access any of the government assistance programs out there. You seem to know a lot about these programs so maybe you can help? 👍🏼

[@Blessed241]

icewall flatearth He didn’t say anything about being on any of the services you mention. Are you sure it’s common practice and automatic? If it is as easy as you say it is then maybe you can share with some homeless people that may not know themselves or have the info that you have.

[@goddesss2754]

I would’ve never figured his face was reconstructed . he is a very attractive man after all that and has a beautiful spirit . He does not deserve to be out there.

[@BlackerMan]

I seen this guy recently. I got him a pizza, some smokes. Crazy when I found he was only 2 years older than me. This guy shouldn't have to be in survival mode 24/7 and coronavirus made it worse

[@emmmoo8631]

Tyler can you post a video about this guy and find him and get hi into a work based program, and document the issues, first stop is if Chad would be willing to participate in work based program with training etc

[@supfoo9221]

Where did you see him bro ?

[@lesliejones4242]

SUP FOO saw him today Santa Monica

[@jzen1455]

Sadly, I know too many people with similar traumatic childhoods in the US. We are a nation of trauma begetting trauma. It doesn't have to be this way. We have the resources to help people like him and to prevent many from experiencing his fate. But the US would rather spend money in other ways.

[@imstupidbut]

smoke a joint with him

[@lovebiota286]

The three wishes of a homeless man who has no possessions are for everyone else to benefit and experience well-being. Might be time for all of us to reevaluate what "success" in life truly is. Thank you so much for these videos!💙

[@drawwithme8842]

He is adorable

[@MrMatt-cm6do]

A reevaluation of what ‘success’ really means would great.

[@bane4743]

How is this success?

[@lovebiota286]

@@bane4743 I didn't say it was success. But, of all the "successful" people I know; none are as free from dissatisfaction, angst and self-centeredness as this amazing dude. I am just saying that maybe we should REDEFINE success when "successful" people seem so driven, petty and selfish in the light of this guys' attitude.

[@bane4743]

@@lovebiota286 but you could argue those are the traits that put someone in a "successful" position in life.

[@ericay-b2975]

The fact that he didn't even wish anything for himself , just for the world😔, if I ever see this guy walking around the beach I would at least buy him a whole ass meal!!!

[@johnwattdotca]

You don't see a lot of Americans with a global consciousness. He sounded Canadian to me.

[@CZE3]

John Watt its not about where you’re from it’s about how you grow up...

[@JackRecami]

You are a good hearted woman 🤗😘 I would be very,very happy to spend time with this young man,eat something together,chill. He is special,I would say PURE. I can relate to him because I lost ALL for terrible illness,from 24 to now 38 years old. Money career body respect love...😟🥺. He is 28 and had an incredible amount of traumas...I mean just like kids in poor countries like Afghanistan or Macedonia...at least he is in a good place,good weather...🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@bazzytonoak7130]

Can he hit it? He said he rather have a girlfriend than a house

[@deannasoriano2771]

A whole meal? Like a whole 6 dollars. Ur special