San Jose Homeless Man on the Streets since 9 Years Old. He's Now 29

[@InvisiblePeople]

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[@solehozy6079]

Do you just travel the world im in Sanjose right now your like every where

[@adebiglazywolf5005]

On THURSDAY, the 26th of September at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Santa Cruz, CA...I invite you to a public event "Discussion to End Homelessness"...I know it's short notice but I feel your input and points of veiw are absolutely needed...if you need contact info just let me know

[@coolcapricorn3248]

What about the tiny house movement?

[@NatureSouldierSC]

Do you know Mark Metzler? I've met him, he runs Sleeping bags for the homeless in San Jose.

[@bogeysbaby]

I think there should be caps on rent nationwide.

[@PickinNgrinin]

Lots of pain and brokenness in Grim's voice. I hope he finds help and more importantly, hope. Thanks for exposing us to people like Grim, Mark.

[@fightcinema1656]

life is so bad 😥

[@uchibauki2515]

PickinNgrinin amazing strong man ! I heard so many famous people already dead because of suicide ! Now demi moore wrote a book about her childhood trauma! But I more interested to read about this man because his story is real!

[@rosiecunningham2490]

I’ll be “PRAYING “for Grim!!😢🙏♥️🙏😘

[@joshuasmith3320]

DRUGS! it's not the 80's anymore! Coke is baby food comparing to Meth and opiates drowning the unborn! The jails filled up so fast after the 3 strikes law, had to be discontinue.

[@xp4769]

PickinNgrinin bless up for your speach 🤩😎

[@garym444]

I hear a Japanese proverb says the measure of a good society is shown in how they take care of their most vulnerable people

[@wisemanspoke]

That sounds more of a Native American culture, too. Check it out.

@@wisemanspoke Native Americans another idealized society.

[@BioDjango]

Sounds more like the Netherlands

[@MultiKnick]

That's a russian proverb, Leo Tolstoij

[@vaporiiz]

@ still treat them like s h i t.

[@forgiving.dreams]

Those eyes are a beautiful soul.

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

Exactly

[@NonPremiumID]

But, his face is fugly as Hell lol

[@loveanpeace4eva]

Darron Anderson hopefully you become homeless and then may find what "humility" is about!

[@ReeN1995]

@@NonPremiumID Better to be ugly on the outside than on the inside like you. Disgusting comment....

[@irstalina]

Victoria Lynn agree.

[@Steven-ze2zk]

Yet another life torn to shreds by child abuse. He refused help because he didn't want to appear weak to others. That's CLASSIC child abuse victim mentality.

[@ienjoysandwiches]

insightful. very insightful. are you a trained therapist?

[@policenauts2074]

Yep spot on. As a victim of emotional abuse or manipulation you never want to tell people your problems.

[@FriedaTheFowl]

You learn to care for yourself or you let it break you.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Poor thing. How is he to know any difference. My prayers go to this man.

[@Emy53]

He refused help because he couldn't TRUST another human being. He believes in God, but his life has been hell.

[@angelicap2961]

I have mixed feelings about the comments mentioning that he's 'intelligent', 'bright', 'emotional', etc. Homeless people aren't mental and emotional vegetables, they're also not vacant shells of the person they used to be before living on the streets - all humans have an intellect and feelings... why are so many people surprised when they hear life stories from homeless people ?

[@70zenboy]

The stereotype of the worthless human runs deep. This man has been on the streets since age 9. He must have situational awareness off the charts. Hope he finds a good life.

[@Mistwalker67]

Good observation, also homeless people develop a unique set of skills which further divides us potentially which scare some people.

[@rogerio2138]

Because most trully believe that sadly.

[@camics]

I think that when people say that they mean that those homeless people seem even more intelligent and bright than more privileged people

[@spiritualfreedom5372]

@@camics They are though. Experience is superior to flashy dogma

[@curlyprivat22]

He speaks his mind so so clearly. He seems like an emotional intelligent person.

[@sergiogutierrez5185]

He could be a brilliant person in his profession, sadly, we never know.

[@elleeme9451]

Yes, I noticed that too. Emotionally, deep, feeling person.

[@paddy3762]

i would buy his book

[@Galanty123]

Our responsibility now is to built more affordable homes...

[@Galanty123]

Our responsibility is to end homelessness

[@haydenholden1367]

Even when he smiles, it shows that he has so much sorrow behind it.Very sad.

[@paulrodrick2309]

This channel makes me appreciate everything and really humble me 💔

[@nitinjadhav5727]

well said ...

[@cr-nd8qh]

I'm not home less but I want to die this might help

[@nitinjadhav5727]

@@cr-nd8qh Forgive me. but I feel like saying -- " Everybody wants shelter but nobody wants to die " -- UUSS military ...

[@theripperrevan]

Me to

[@niaooi6235]

@@cr-nd8qh Hey, I also felt that way 10 years ago. I found something that helped me all this years: If I continue to live and take care of myself the best I can, one day I could be in the position of helping someone. Helping someone that cannot help themselves due to circumstances for example. I've been in that position many times and help around 10 individuals. I do it because I know what is it like to feel like you have no choice, no help, nobody. I do it because if I can, I wanna make a difference. Because it's not my fault that I wanted to end with my life. It was my circumstances and the people around me. I want to change the world so nobody has to go through injustices. If I want to change the world, if I want people to thrive, I have to be alive. That's what keeps me going

[@arishroyals5036]

I think he was happy that he shared his life with someone.

[@lianwirring7476]

Why does life need to be so hard honestly. The guy's 29. He's so young and he's been through so much already

[@PaTrick-cf6ev]

Yeah he was literally born and no break ever since...

[@antwonasdavis1089]

He not 29 🙄😂😂

[@YungyFGC]

Antwonas Davis did you not watch or read the title

[@thechosen1473]

Why dont you take him into your home

[@four-x-trading5606]

@invisible skater you are very wrong just because someone lives on the street doesn’t mean they are evil where do you get these crazy ideas from? there is most evil in money to me!! money is the root of all evil it’s literally in your little bible

[@bennyd9994]

His innocence was taken away at a very young age.

[@F.Y.Mjaytee3700]

🎻

[@deltafunction0]

I live in SF and I am seeing the homelessness crisis happening more and more. And I must admit I am guilty of prejudging the homeless many times. I dismiss their problems as voluntary drug abuse and other similar decisions. But I have to keep reminding myself that that's not always the case. Many of the homeless just need to be given an opportunity and they can capitalize on it. I haven't seen a comprehensive, effective solution to this issue yet, and I don't have one either.

[@PiperTMTotalWar]

@@deltafunction0 Don't forget there are those who are made homeless due to financial reasons, a breakdown of a relationship/family, mental health reasons etc. For those living on the streets, with little to no hope, who can blame them for using drugs....unless we have walked in their shoes we cannot judge.

[@F.Y.Mjaytee3700]

@Your friendly Neighborhood Dealernah. I just aint falling for the bs. You can though!

[@F.Y.Mjaytee3700]

@Your friendly Neighborhood Dealer Natural selection. Its not how you start. Its how you finish. That man chose drugs over getting the help he needed to turn his downward spiral right side up. Save me the silver spoon bs cuz you cant see when you're being hustled. Believe what you want. Its by choice

[@ericamae7287]

He has such beautiful sad eyes 💔

[@universalenergy2311]

Erica May I’m a married straight man and I thought the same thing! He looks like Jason Statham. I wish this man the best. Hopefully he can reach the point where he no longer feels pain.

[@fightermma]

Erica are you single? I need help

[@meag_ken822]

@@fightermma creep

[@ericamae7287]

@@universalenergy2311 I truly hope so ❤️

[@hwago123]

Oh shut up, and go help him.

[@manhattanmama4192]

Probably one of the saddest interviews I've ever watched. Tossed aside at 9 years old onto the streets. My mind cannot even fathom that. What this man must have seen as a child no one should ever see. Something has to be done. No one should b sleeping on concrete, bed bugs in his clothes. We all have failed those that are homeless. So sad.

[@hisword1296]

@Manhattan Mama -- Extremely sad....! We MUST help these folks-!! God Bless-!!!

[@geekedmaxx]

White culture is messed up you guys gotta change man, I have 2 kids I would never kick my children out the house,even if they were 40 years old !!! 9 years old this guy got kicked out wtf!!! I would never leave my kids or family like that,

[@manhattanmama4192]

@@geekedmaxx not just white culture. My BFF is Mexican and she was thrown out on the streets at 15. I think ur right that it is more prevalent among whites but not always. Either way, it's unacceptable and any parent should b ashamed of themselves for doing that.

[@geekedmaxx]

@@manhattanmama4192 sometimes ull see Mexicans , like ur bff go through that stuff but let's be real most of the homeless people you see are whites and blacks , even look at the channel , you barely see Asians or mexicans homeless , , I live in the i e of California and it's basically Latino populated , way more population than whites yet if you go to homeless shelters and see people on the streets there mostly white and black , all of my white friends from high school all got kicked out the house eventually ND here I am living with my parents and my children still , we all help each other out even though the cost of living is high ,, white people and black people encourage there family to live on there own but that's not how life is typically,back in the day hundreds of years ago we had villages of people living under one roof families were happy all knew each other , I feel like we should go back to those days , the government should set up lands for low income homeless people in every city that can't afford the homes , people would be alot happier , I'm sorry about what happened to your bff by the way , nobody should ever go through this

[@someone-wi4xl]

@@manhattanmama4192 i'd say western culture is messed up in many ways like the ones you guys are talking about

[@SaintConsty]

sometimes i watch this kind of vids just to remember how blessed i really am..

[@jessieblossom3874]

Damn... He's only 29? He looks 40. The streets ain't no joke. God Bless him.

[@kazituta7269]

Is actualy becouse of hair, if him shave his hare and fix uper lips and nose a bit with surgery i bet him will look more hendsom than most of people... His have amazing eyes ,like a model and still looks ok and good beard.. imagine him with good trimed beard too... Ah.. Stupid money.. whay some things are not free... Him is stll young..

[@Inmate533]

I thought he was 40 at first as well. Then I heard his voice and knew he was younger. Then I finally read the title of the video.

[@toebee9089]

Craig Goldsberry Nice fighting. God may help ur dreams now💯

[@toebee9089]

Its because of the drugs. What u think?

[@toebee9089]

Craig Goldsberry switch to vaping, u will thank me later

[@markbirchette8740]

What a bright and well spoken young man. The light in his eyes still burns bright, when he has every reason to not. God Bless my brother. For I am my brothers keeper. I pray it gets better for you.

[@brendamoore5708]

I was sadden to hear grrins story but i would have hope that u new u were going to interview the homeles that u would have done some research on any agency or groups that help the homeles so u could leave him with something a hope or a chance at life. I think your interview was informative, but SELFISH U GOT HIM BUT U GAVE HIM NOTHING,NOT EVEN A REFERRAL. YOU WOULD THNK WHEN U DO THESE INTERVIEWS U SHOULD HAVE A RESOURCE TO LEAVE THEM WITH TO MAKE A POSSIBLE DIFFERENCE. A FEW DOLLARS WOULD HELP BUT IT WOULD BE TEMPORARY, HE NEEDS SOMETHING LIFE CHANGING.

[@markbirchette8740]

@@brendamoore5708 Everyone interviewed is paid $10 what have you done ?

[@AZ-kr6ff]

Brenda Moore I agree. These people are being exploited. Edit: I've been homeless and destitute like this guy...you get used to "regular" people ignoring you. It's very hurtful, but it makes sense...people all have their own lives, and they have to shield themselves from certain things. You get so starved for basic human affection that you'll happily tell your life story to a perfect stranger if they ask, because it's been so long since anyone cared enough to ask. When someone acts like they really care about your story, it gives you a glimmer of hope, like maybe someone cares...and they do, for a minute. Then they take your story with them. It belongs to them now. They can tell their friends the story of the interesting homeless guy they once talked with. It's very painful to see how little people care sometimes. The funny thing is, I used to feel worse for them than I did for myself. How unfeeling a regular person must force themselves to be when they ignore the friendly greeting of a smelly half crippled man on the sidewalk...its so much more practical to pretend to not see the homeless person...that must hurt the regular person in some small way; the act of ignoring people who are just fucked. The world, and humanity looks very bleak when you are out in the cold. Better to be a dog sometimes...people brag to each other about rescuing homeless dogs. Haha These type of KZbin channels exploit the homeless and addicted...no doubt about it. Thank you for recognizing that fact.

[@angeltesfayexo6909]

It such a shame that the one of the most genuine people in this world are actually living/surviving on the streets...

[@Jeebus0143]

You only get this "genuineness" by making the worst mistakes of your life. There is a price to be paid.

[@GrassPossum]

One? Try most!

[@thornados4969]

Wealth and greed change humans into something.

[@pietvelkens219]

Wish him the best. But would he know how to live a "normal" live? For example if you would give him a house and a job, i doubt if it would work for him. Not being a dick here, just saying.

[@satanssoggyqueef6085]

Having nothing will humble you

[@zoilalulu3798]

Society failed this person.

[@ghosthunter7258]

Not person the whole world

[@jeremylinah8078]

He is smarrt

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Everyone did. The two that made and ‘abandoned’ him. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@codyco3199]

I agree...his parents failed him. They should be jailed.

[@khashy87]

@Farzad Matin no mate the society did, this society that we are living in is engineered it is not natural.

[@chrato74]

I’ve seen lots of videos from this channel but this is by far the saddest story. I can’t even imagine what he’s been through and he’s still young. I really hope he’ll find what he’s looking in his life. 😢

[@sma1616]

God i just want to hug him. He is still such a good person- you can tell. My heart

[@larryherrera]

The wisdom of this man is for those of us who complains a lot about life.

[@rileycoyote8275]

Oh brother. Homeless people are not wiser than nonhomeless people.

[@rileycoyote8275]

@Crush the liesOh yes, so wise. This guy has a child that he's mentioned several times and yet he's doing absolutely nothing to support that child nor is he rising above his addiction, to make a better life for his child. He's not wise, he's damaged goods who doesn't care to help himself, not even for his child. Pretty pathetic, if you ask me. People gain wisdom if they allows themselves to find a way to help themselves out of their struggles/situation. If they continue to struggle year after year, they're not wise at all, quite the opposite. This guy is so used to being a victim and having people like you enabling him, he doesn't want to better himself. He's content to blame everyone else and feel sorry for himself and chooses to keep feeding his addiction, to hell with being a man and stepping up for his son. There are countless agencies who have resources to help those who need a hand up, unfortunately too many want continual hand-outs and they don't want to change. They're under the impression that somehow the rest of society owes them and is obligated to help them out of their struggle. Many agencies have rules that the people seeking help, don't want to adhere to. They want it all their way and don't think that they need to compromise or cooperate. With the exception of children, the developmentally delayed and the truly mentally ill, every person is equipped to figure out how to help themselves. Unfortunately a lot these "wise strugglers" don't want to help themselves. They want to be coddled and pandered to and stay the perpetual Victims of Life, believing that others owe them. Nobody owes anyone a damned thing. We owe it to ourselves to figure out what we need to do in order to have a better life for ourselves and especially those who we bring into the world. This guy won't even step outside of himself for a minute in order to be a man for his child. He's not wise. He's worthless.

[@sucram1015]

Yup, people in society and all of this political correctness and bullshit people complain about all the time. People complain about the smallest shit in society and don't realize there's more important things to worry about than someone saying something you don't like. And there are bigger issues to focus on than the stuff people want to nit pick and just complain over.

[@nitinjadhav5727]

well said ...

[@thabim.1377]

I pray that God gives this man a break, so sad for him.

[@michaelmcnally1705]

Lmao!

[@bobking7347]

@Turururu exactly

[@JeremyS86]

TheCultLeader In Chief id agree but i also lean on his side in a sense where the streets is all hes ever known. Edit: he has never had any sort of guidance to show him through life. Now hes an addict on top of that

[@getinthevanihavecandy]

@Turururu You sound upset. Lol

[@louis-yt6595]

Who the fuck did god ever help?

[@vanessa.p1998]

I hope everything will turn out better and well for him. I wish there were more attention about homelessness and it could be helped more

[@AZ-kr6ff]

Vanessa .P Yeah. He's been on the streets from age 9 to 29, he wakes up shaking his way to the liquor store...im sure he'll be OK real soon.

[@vanessa.p1998]

Lean like a Cholo you don’t need to be sarcastic, I meant his dreams of what he wants to achieve, I want to wish him the best on being able to get to have a family and be able to have what he wants, it’s not going to be easy but being negative like you isn’t going to do anything better

[@Danne313]

"..I've seen good things happen to bad people, I've seen bad things happen to good people.." A sad truth and big factor to why life can feel so meaningless and hopeless sometimes..

[@Rose-et6mb]

He spoke scripture,and probably didn't know it!

[@coolio5975]

He is definitely a PhD in understanding the social needs of fallen people. He is a 200% blessing for those who employ him. God Bless him and his Samaritans.

[@alainacarrinov32]

The brilliance of his soul jumps off the screen

[@fightcinema1656]

earth is very bad. 😥

[@PlutoniumSlums]

Ryan B psychic stuff prolly idk lmao

[@alldaytony2751]

@@PlutoniumSlums meaning you can see his brilliant beautiful soul.

[@PlutoniumSlums]

No where Man! Yes

[@brandonkostinsky2373]

That hit me when he said ‘I don’t wanna sleep outside anymore’

[@Shifytee123]

@UtubeProfit weird how I came across your comment today. You're right.

[@TonyManagementCo]

UtubeProfit I agree.

[@spiritualfreedom5372]

@UtubeProfit Dont be too hard on yourself. One vindictive person is enough to spoil the happy vibe of an entire room of good quality people. We can't fix that problem even killing them doesn't work, they grow back like weeds

[@lucianesangiovo4124]

It was so sad. I could stop to cry watching this video. The life is so unbearable for so many people. It is heartbreaking.

[@marialamas1577]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@dong7474]

"ive seen good things happen to bad people, and bad things happen to good people" perfect example of bad things happening to good people. i hope he gets the help he deserves

[@fatcat4155]

You ain't lying.

[@dong7474]

its yeshau not jesus you don’t choose to be homeless, yes Mexicans come from Mexico and get jobs, but Mexicans come and find houses and have permanent housing. When you’re homeless, and have no permanent housing, how are you supposed to get a job? Obviously there are jobs to get in different fields, but how about you try to be homeless and apply for a job, I wanna see how well you do.

[@ethangrett9940]

Lol

[@ghostrider2781]

Bad things happen to good people cause they got a place in hell so leave them enjoy earth they gotta answer to God for what they did down here

[@Freedom_for_Palestina]

It all happen for purpose.so good people can become better,can grow spiritually.God's plans are wise and good.

[@robertadailey8886]

I pray this man has got the help he needs so sad he grew up being abused by his family.

[@whozwat]

Listen to his description of the post rehab recovery process. This needs to be addressed.

[@telahquemere6100]

such a bright man- it makes me so sad that his parent was not there to raise him.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

This poor man. He needs a home. He looks so old for his age. Hopefully he can get a job and get on his feet

[@ggzii]

thats what living conditions do to you, a reason victorians didnt life to 90

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

His eyes remind me of my grandson. I feel so bad for him. 9 years old :( I'm beyond saddened by his life's plight :(

[@xamyx2205]

Unfortunately, he's been on the streets too long, and started at such a young age. He'll never adjust to any type of structure. Perhaps going to prison after CYA would have done him some good...

[@kromakraftkromakraft575]

@@xamyx2205 Please don't breed. Thanks! - The world

[@kcovington5798]

@@xamyx2205 i have you a cap ...where do i send it

[@sivaro1]

The wisdom in this man is 30 years ahead of his age of 29. Amazing interview. Amazing man.

[@kukuzangu6793]

Sure

[@oghensatumah7867]

its yeshau not jesus goddammmm

[@dajourphil0soph3r36]

Steve Codwell I think that's sad. He most likely HAD yo wise up or he would die to the streets. That is what makes this so sad. No matter though, people who fling silver spoons will not care regardless. Too caught in their ignorance and depravity.

[@TargetedinNZ]

@Robert Reilly wisdom doesn't come with age its obvious in your case given the comment you made "wisdom is a gift" my dude

[@luc8729]

Please start a go fund me for this man. He is a TRUE victim of circumstance and has clearly learned a lot. God bless his journey and growth throughout.... he has learned a lot the hard way!

[@doge8676]

L D I’m surprised one wasn’t immediately made when the video was uploaded.

[@suzukidriver6473]

www.gofundme.com/f/help-to-bring-homeless-man-a-new-life?rcid=r01-156952311191-4da0b4657fdd4c71&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_m

[@silverbeatsgold4862]

@@suzukidriver6473 thank you for starting this. I've shared on my social media and will donate as soon as i get paid.

[@termikes174]

Lisa Domagala What do you think he’ll do with money raised through this campaign? His number one wish is to be a rockstar and he is a junkie.

[@gardyloo3093]

@@suzukidriver6473 Who is the person who the money from this GoFundMe is going to? Is there a way to confirm that he's actually in contact with Grim?

[@simonaivancic528]

sweet soul... please Jesus, stay with him

[@dantesanchez2491]

He seems so sensitive, his eyes tell such a suffering story. I wish I could give this man a hug.

[@slappadabass1977]

This man is smarter than 99% of the people I know

[@spiritualfreedom5372]

@UtubeProfit Satans comfort zone lol

[@cocoho815]

he feels live, thinks clearly, deliver clearly...

[@haveaniceday3290]

You need new friends

[@mattcanfield6384]

Find smarter friends

[@slappadabass1977]

@@mattcanfield6384 I don't need to, but if I did, you most certainly wouldn't make the cut. Hiyo. I'm here all week.

[@Knighttus]

He is 29? He looks older... the streets are harsh man, I hope his life gets better

[@fightcinema1656]

life is very hard in streets.

[@alphamacho6401]

Knighttus The streets, stress and drugs all cause a people to age rapidly...

[@dajourphil0soph3r36]

Knighttus Everything we have readily available to us we take for granted. This man doesn't have everything that we have

[@brandonsullivan9544]

You and I both know who runs them streets, and let's just say...when the streets want....they streets get! #truthofthestreets

[@lenzybluz4347]

Thank you for advocating for this epidemic of homelessness.

[@maureenenglehart9968]

I'm brokenhearted to watch this young man. I believe he needs a chance to rise above his circumstances and in this country we should help people like him.

[@lucianesangiovo4124]

I cried all the time watching this video. It is just heartbreaking. His eyes are so sad. He did not have any chance to be happy in this life so far.

[@yvonneschlame8657]

This is a Ted Talk!!!!! What a man, his insight is just breathtaking, and heart breaking. I wish you all the very best, Sir ♥️

[@sebastianleroux9765]

Honest dude. Hope for the best cause this man deserves the best.

[@vanessa.p1998]

I hope he will be able to reunite with his son and one day is able to be experience his 3 wishes that he wants, and is able to get through the pain

[@ambergoodwin-aldrich705]

I met a nice homeless man named Chris. He mentioned he had a beer to help him sleep. I made a care bag that included meletonin. Never got it to him. I didn't see him after our first encounter. I looked and looked to find him. I pray he go to his sisters, for that was his goal. Was able to give it to an older gentleman a while later. I don't see homelessness a lot in my area. I wish I could help more.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

That was sweet what you did. ❤️🙏🏼

[@cohendarwin5365]

God told us to love homeless

[@dgbsea4140]

Come to Seattle. They are everywhere

[@ipswickweb1283]

12:38 Asks the interviewer if he can light a cigarrette! Has more class than most rich people I know.

[@sarahsunshine78]

That struck me too. Basically raised by the streets and has better manners than 90% of the people I know.

[@ipswickweb1283]

@Tim Terrell Well, it's not like I know Bill Gates or something. Just a few local small-timers. Unbearable, most of them.

[@GuitarType01]

The end to this interview was heartbreaking, it was hard to watch. Mark, thank you for showing this story

[@samus598]

Wow I can't believe this poor soul is only 29 years old.. you can practically see every time our society has failed him etched into his face. This was a heartbreaking interview, stay awesome Invisible People and thanks for everything you do. You can tell how much these interviews mean not only to the people in the comment section, but also to the people you are invterviewing. I wish I had the gumption to do the same, I've sat and chatted with the homeless around me and have heard some tragic stories. One guy came into my work because I would give him free tacos, saw him a couple times a week until the owner told me he couldn't come in any more. That he was bad for business. I worked at a alternative, anti-establishment kind of restaurant, and that really made me upset. Instead of talking to me about it first, the owner decided to berate this man based 100% on his appearance, knowing nothing about him but that he "looked" homeless. I couldn't bear to think of him out in the cold with low blood sugar and nothing to eat. So I told him hey, walk past the restaurant, and if you see me stand out there and wave. So he would, and I would bring him two chicken tacos with soft ingredients because he had dental pain and a coke with no ice which he said he needed to get his blood sugar up. He would put the coke glass up to his mouth with pale, trembling hands. He always looked frightened, but as I sat with him I could see him relax, I showed him love and acceptance and we grew closer. We spent hours over the course of months talking, mostly about him. While getting to know each other, I learned he had schizophrenia, diabetes, and needed glasses that he couldn't afford. He walked around the city, stalked in his mind by a demon woman who repeatedly raped him. Every time I saw him I gave him a hug and reassured him as much as I could that there is love in this world, but I didn't know what to say about his schizophrenia, it was just totally heartbreaking to see. He lived in absolute terror of his hallucinations, and yet was very aware of them and how other people thought he was "crazy". Even after seeing the pure terror on his face, I still cannot imagine sleeping under a bridge at night and waking up to a demon staring you in the face. It is amazing what a small gesture can do. I gave him a 5 dollar bill one day and he cried. For the price of a beer, I gave him the best day of his entire week. Taylor passed away back in July. I will never forget him, and he forever made me more empathetic. Who knows if I'd been open enough to engage so fully with this man without this series, so thank you again. Rest in peace Taylor, I'm sorry the world never even gave you a chance. I'm sorry you got yelled at when you were just trying to get a bite to eat. I'm sorry for the way you felt like all of society was hated at you, which wasn't entirely in your head. You didn't deserve any of the disdain that you received. You were beautiful. If you feel that society doesn't value you, know that I and many others _do_ . You have worth to humanity and to our planet, to this whole collective mess we call civilization. It wouldn't be the same without you.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

The poor are here to give the rich an opportunity to save their own souls.

[@scottmorrison466]

His mind and body are very old. The streets age you quickly.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

You know what is interesting? Even though you really didn't understand this man and what he needed, you took the time out to care for him in whatever way you could. I think that meant a lot to this man. It probably meant a lot to you too. Love is like a flame that when it reaches out to warm someone else, it warms the person who sent it as well. He came to see you every day in spite of being yelled at by the owner of the shop. There are other places to get food, but not every place has love and empathy. It is ironic how some of these alternative type people are so judgmental. On the one hand he cares about his business, but on the other, he has a lack of respect for people. He missed an opportunity to grow, but you gained the true insight of what it means to be alternative. Sometimes it is good to eat food given to you by someone who respects you rather than just pities you.

[@sticknmove6202]

Sammy you are a beautiful soul.Thank you for sharing with us your love and support for this person you helped care for on the street.This world needs more of you.thank you Sammy God Bless

[@thequintessential5503]

Thats a sad story the man lived. He died being miserable knowing the system failed him and living with trauma and being stalked by a demon woman. I pray for his soul that he is in a better place and his no longer living in torment. That seemed like a good man who didn't mean no harm but wanted to feel loved when he didn't feel loved. I'm glad you helped him the brst you could although he was berated for trying to learn how to survive in this cruel evil cold words.

[@jessesanchez6887]

Why are there always so many comments of people surprised that homeless people feel, and are intelligent? WAKE UP We are all intelligent beings. Life hands us all different cards and so we deal with them the best we can

[@epicjohnny4831]

People will never learn to understand that anyone could be homeless, it has nothing to do with status, intelligence, friends and family. Homeless can be as simple as bad timing, and then it snowballs. People are stupid. That's why the world is shit. We need to help educate each others.

[@Coulduseyoga]

Thank you for pointing this out!!

[@four-x-trading5606]

because those people are ignorant they had everything handed to them and don’t know what it is like for family friends to desert you and to fail at such a young age that this is all you know they can’t compare so their comments are irrelevant

[@epicjohnny4831]

@Derrick Klone What's your point? Water is blue, grass is green?

[@jessesanchez6887]

Derrick Klone the intelligence im talking about doesn’t have aNything to do with IQ. We all are intuitively intelligent

[@skatemo100]

As a San Jose native, this hurts. Hope I can run into Grim one day and get a chance to talk to him.

[@waneng6527]

I have a 10 yr old grandson and just can't imagine a 9 yr old out in the streets and homeless! It break s my heart! May God protect and guide him to a life he deserves!

[@victorianoftsger9106]

someone should start a GoFundMe for this man

[@spiritualfreedom5372]

So they can profit from it at large and support the man at small? Go to hell! Lol

[@victorianoftsger9106]

I dont like your words I'm not going to hell because I feel compassion for someone who has had a a rough life lol I think you a hug.

[@mov1ngforward]

Victoria, ignore the ignoramus. You have a good heart. 🙏❣

[@moderatesunited]

Gofundme just gives him free drugs.

[@ronaldd2154]

The thing is, how do we trust that they will give ALL 90%+ to this man and not otherway around or he even gets it? .... Im not saying Mark/ invisible people can't be trusted, but a way to directly support them? Maybe if they open a paypal account and get the interviewers/ homeless to verify / put it up on screen whilst being interviewed so we can all donate directly to him.

[@MeZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZzZ]

man I appreciate this channel. No one else is giving homelessness a voice. thank you

[@sharmalarm]

DW DW he is giving what he can. He is giving his time and energy. He is giving people who are normally invisible in our society a platform to express themselves as human beings, just like you and me can here in the comments.

[@dannylarry9408]

Yes/ Soft White Underbelly interviews people on skid row and he helps them.

[@ashleyh6459]

He has a beautiful soul. I pray God gives him strength to continue on and relieves him of this soon.

[@savannaleehodgkinson189]

This guy has such an incredible message. I hope he finds the life that he deserves

[@starless1444]

I'm glad he got a chance to talk. He needs a chance to be heard. 20 years is too long. I was homeless for a few months and it was rough. I can only imagine what this guy has gone through.

[@peneloped1719]

This good man didn’t and doesn’t deserve this life

[@socalevo53]

He doesn't deserve that life dude he picked that life Chicho's at that's what he wants to do

[@wrinklebottom]

@@socalevo53 honestly, he may have picked it, but he picked it from the options given. even if a "better" option was presented to him...there are things that one needs to adjust effectively to those options. and sometimes those things aren't available. so the option to choose isn't there.

[@Julzsavedandsetapart]

His beautiful blue eyes has seen so much pain :( I'm so sorry for anyone who goes through abuse and abandonment. Hes got a big heart. I'm thinking God gave him that tender heart. Maybe he helps others in his situation. I think hes a blessing even in his predicament.

[@derricksooEOAdvocate]

So much Pain in Grim’s eyes! I wish there was a way to get him into housing and off the streets. I was in tears with his PAIN.

[@kukuzangu6793]

Hello where are you based

[@derricksooEOAdvocate]

Oakland, CA

[@kukuzangu6793]

@@derricksooEOAdvocate Wow where is that? 😊😊😊am in Qatar

[@derricksooEOAdvocate]

Across the bay from San Francisco.

[@kukuzangu6793]

@@derricksooEOAdvocate thank you have a good day/night

[@blainedahlseide780]

Videos like your’s open my eyes more so then ever! Thank you for sharing with us, never look down on another human because we do not know what they go through in this life.. I wish graham the best of luck .

[@ivyleague3224]

This guy is nicer and speaks more intelligently than the PHD admin that runs the place I work.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

My God, your boss must be a dimwit.

[@Nepthu]

Did you listen to what he said? He says he hit a woman, went to hell, drinks hard to kill himself, finds rehab worthless, and he's now waiting to be signed for a record label to get a good job to give himself a better life. If YOU think that's an intelligent conversation, you might be the problem.

[@ivyleague3224]

Yes I did listen to what this guy said and yes I am being over the top and sarcastic, but not by much...

[@chantyclause]

Nepthu being a dreamer is different than being unintelligent. He sounds very artistic and poetic, he just doesn’t have “practical” sense.

[@joanieaddesa5434]

Now that is funny...but being 9 and all alone that would be terrifying.

[@Driftertramp]

that was a F**KING eye opener. terrible what he's going through, and others in his situation.

[@ravengold4840]

This beautiful man broke my heart. I live in Australia 🇦🇺 but wish I could get in touch with him to let him know he is loved and he is a truly beautiful soul. 😔

[@tchili1]

Me too. I hope and pray that he has gotten some help and is off the streets. No one deserves to go through what he has had to do. No one.

[@call_me_lil_jake_bitch2897]

He’s been homeless for 20 years he’s definitely heard that plenty of times. That’s not gonna help

[@avader5]

I am so sad to see the almost 40,000 homeless in Silicon Valley on our streets! I wish I could do more.

[@horseplop9]

More,Billionaires than anywhere in the world.. doesn't make much sense. This isn't Flint or Gary.. These rich Silicon people need to step up

[@misguidedyouth9331]

@@horseplop9 why should people who made their own billions have to support a bunch of lazy drug addicts?

[@horseplop9]

@@misguidedyouth9331 Why? Because they are Democrats Who Rail Against Income,In equality then have the worst of it in thier cities.. Because all of these California Arrogant Libs act like they don't need to do anything and that its our gorvernments Fault.. CALIFORNIA Created this filth and now they will have to live in it.. Meanwhile all thier Company billionaires try to Get Democrats elected Day and night. Every Billionaire tech guy except 1 that i know calls TRUMP the threat to America. Meanwhile CALIFORNIA allows open HEROIN use.. Open Pissing and shitting,in the streets in front of kids, Opened up the Jails, They have now get this.. Made it just a small misdemeanor and no longer a Felony to Knowingly pass Aids to Another person without telling them.. This is Nancy Pelosi's City and Yet day and night she tells us in the Midwest that she knows best.. The West coast is the Absolute worst part of the Usa. Hands down

[@debbie0598]

Avader, I agree! Some of the stories are pretty sad. Especially the ones that never had a chance 😟

[@jacobrubiojr3710]

but yet we spend trillions upon trillions of dollars on the military industrial complex" if we can just take a small fraction small portion of that money we spend on bombs and all types of military hardware that's killing people all over the world and invest it on homelessness Healthcare, education, infrastructure..this world will be much better place" God bless!!

[@lonia.5283]

God Bless you Grimm❤️🌷❤️

[@johnnaipo7624]

This touches home I was homeless on the streets when I was 13 sleeping in tents in the creek in San Jose I came from nothing An now I feel so thankful for everything in my life so grateful for the roof over my head An my heart deeply goes out to anyone who has been in these shoes... your not invisible

[@buckinbonkers3245]

My heart truly aches for Grim. His eyes are simultaneously beautiful and haunting. I know he's a grown man but I wish I could cradle him like a child and soothe his pain...🥺😔

[@skullettrump3424]

Wow talk about a survivor god bless this man.

[@chazslater3465]

agreed its a damn miracle this dude is alive still from the age 9 on the streets.

[@AngelF55]

Amen.

[@Vangelisvangelis9]

This is the best KZbin channel ever. This video inspires me to join my local homeless out reach program. Videos like this showcase the human connection and show that we are more similar than Not.

[@kathleenlogan1157]

I pray that he finds peace. He has been abused for a long time.

[@ivdddoxiemama7275]

Grimm shows we are human and we all need love and care. I am praying for him. I know how hard it is. 🙏🙏💖

[@maddiek7236]

I absolutely love him. I wish I could meet him. Tell him he can be part of my family

[@harmonyforall2335]

Awww that's so nice

[@neur303]

You are such a beautiful person Grim! I deeply respect you striving to take the right path. Keep listening to your heart. I wish that your struggle leads to a more beautiful live in the end! ❤️

[@reklizzone3318]

I love his manners he asks if its alright to smoke a cigarette Awesome.

[@cintbay2355]

A very wise man. He has nothing to give but his wisdom and honesty. You have to love him for that. I wish him a home

[@pedromenozzi666]

Love your channel. Much appreciation from Brasil

[@irinasweet2006]

He has so much wisdom in his words. It’s unfair for him to suffer and not having home. He deserves better. God bless him, he suffered enough!

[@RawOlympia]

He is wonderful and sweet and insightful...he needs a loving home

[@cashmoney5618]

I send all the love in my heart that I can send to him , I pray he finds happiness and love and riches and all the goodness he never had. I'm a grown man crying like a baby watching this.

[@hokulaninalani6975]

No matter all he’s been through, look at those beautiful blue eyes.

[@graciehale4219]

God bless you!!! May God keep you in His care!

[@balpb1838]

@14:51 When people become emotional and cry, never stop or interrupt them, because that is their only chance of releasing some of the pain that they are in. Instead just be present as a witness showing your support and understanding. You will do them a favor! Everyone just wants their pain to be witnessed, if that happens they won't have to hold it i and carry it with them,. Then perhaps they can feel lighter and move forward in life...

[@icemaster54isaac86]

You are absolutely right! If people are in pain, they shouldn't have to hold it in their entire lives!

[@tedtan6449]

The best part, he believes in God. May the LORD shine his countenance and blessings on him.

[@someoneofgods2620]

Amen. Don't take this coming vaccine. It'll be the mark. It'll be given as a patch on the hand. Make sure you're reborn and keeping the commandments.

[@drater1529]

I just wanna hug this dude I’d pay to get this man out the streets

[@pbj0815]

Breaks my heart! I live near SJ, if I see him I will help him I swear!!!!

[@estermorrison7157]

Thanks for wanting to reach out an help him your reward will be great may Jah. Bless you to find him an help this poor man it touches my heart

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

I just can't wrap my mind around children being homeless babies living on the streets it shouldn't be allowed it's one thing as a adult but 9 years old where was his extended family, CPS, Social Services breaks my heart hearing all these stories of children on the streets.

[@slyne307]

“There will be a day with no more tears no more pain and no more fears”-Jeremy Camp

[@athenamacias5276]

He's very wise too! I hope his life gets better

[@thelegendgamer33]

This honestly breaks my heart so deeply. Quite often I look at my own life and feel sad for the few things that I missed out on but this poor soul has it much much harder than I ever have and in all honesty I truly pray for something better for him. The poor bloke, he's missed out on everything we have already and I wish there was a way to turn back time to help him. Uploader, if you see the man again please show him this comment it. Teams my heart to see him

[@dwaynejones1555]

I feel his pain & despair. He needs help immediately.

[@chrisdrippe]

A brilliant theatrical performance with brilliant talent.... loved the totally different expression of his real personality shown to his friend in passing... the world is drenched in potential brilliance..

[@n057828]

Many people never find oneself sad it had to be this way! Yet he is the strongest mind in his town!

[@BananaTime45]

So heartbreaking.

[@NonPremiumID]

He did it to himself.

[@BananaTime45]

Darron Anderson Did you not watch the video? The man was basically abandoned as a child. Yes we all have choices but regardless we’re all human beings that deserve compassion. Do you not deserve empathy for anything negative in your life because of mistakes you’ve made?

[@Ex-PokerGuy]

I live here in San jose. The cost of housing is astronomical, the cost of a small 3 bedroom house is in the millions. In other states you can literally buy a huge mansion for the price of a small tiny house in San jose.

[@rohtati1020]

Like where can you actually buy a mansion for the price of a tiny house in San Jose?? I like to know. 😉🤭👍

[@rohtati1020]

If that is so, Why are you still in San Jose??!!

[@Ex-PokerGuy]

@@rohtati1020 because my house is already all paid off so I dont have a mortgage to pay every month. If I had to pay a mortgage every month like most people I would need to make at least $200k a year and that is consider low income according to the local news.

[@beverlybalius9303]

An Jing Sometimes you have to move where the jobs are and the rent or buying is cheaper.

[@leewuo4443]

If San Jose is so expensive how is it that illegal immigrants are getting housing, surviving etc?

[@marcelobarefoot3549]

He breaks my heart... 😪... how I would like to give him a hug...

[@nicoleanderson6590]

Please get this man a home, before he feels defeated again and attempts to harm himself...he was handed a life he doesn't deserve. He deserves to be helped.

[@Slavador2393]

I've been there, but life changed for me. I got off the drugs by myself and now I'm off the streets and doing well.

[@lucylu5118]

Thats great, I'm pleased for you.. Its a difficult thing to do, you should be proud of yourself 👍

[@Slavador2393]

@@lucylu5118 thank you it's been 20 years now

[@anthonywilson6871]

Me to did the same thing

[@lucylu5118]

@@Slavador2393 wow it was a different world 20 years ago! So much has changed. I grew up in the 80's, a better time.

[@Slavador2393]

@@lucylu5118 me too, the 80s were turbulent for me and I had my issues.

[@ILuvTrading]

I would like to hear about Grimms near death experience. May God bless you Grimm. 🙏

[@jaydeeguti3341]

GOD BLESS YOU GRIM

[@rosiebuckley8481]

Excellent video, thank you!! This poor man never got a proper chance of life, no family to give him direction 😭😭😭💙

[@alexanderkorgaard6526]

Can we help this man with money. If anyone knows his name or something like that. Who is with me on this one. Help this Nice guy out❤️🙏

[@loredanamassini9484]

Im a producer i wanna make im a musician where he is?

[@paquito4147]

Sorry but the best thing that you can do for a homeless is buying food because most of the money would be used for drugs

[@angeybakker5299]

@@paquito4147 like food get you fare in this fucked up world, everybody needs a little money to get back on his feet, food wont do , not in this world,

[@TheOddTimesMusic]

Best thing to do is just speak to a homeless person ask then what they need food & money it's the simple thing we don't think of a toothbrush , toothpaste etc. Best thing we can do is just listen to a homeless person give them some attention that's all anyone needs