Jackie (Full Episode) - FIRSTHAND: Homeless

A mother of three young children, Jackie found herself in need of housing after an altercation with her family. The challenges of being an unhoused mother led her to A Safe Haven. With the organization’s help, Jackie can work part time, keep her children in school, and try to live a somewhat ‘normal life.’
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About FIRSTHAND: Homeless
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Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW spends a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across the Chicago’s neighborhoods in Firsthand: Homeless.
FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago.
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FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. www.wttw.com/firsthand #FIRSTHANDwttw

[@maxinerobinsonakamommassay9830]

The nicest shelter I've ever seen especially with kidss she is fortunate to have a temporary place.

[@christophertracy2807]

But you can tell that she doesn't appreciate it or teach her children to appreciate it

[@tinamama6954]

@@christophertracy2807 correct!

[@J.Anita24]

Literally the nicest I've seen!

[@vladimirkostenko-vanhoeffe5457]

@@christophertracy2807 Why would she ? She just want to be out of it.

[@valeriebrown7946]

Being in a nice clean shelter together is better than being in a car. Be grateful.

[@Michelle_Michelle___]

I was literally admiring the window view that they have

[@sherrigilliam7835]

That shelter is nice clean yes she’s sound like ungrateful ask blessings

[@tinamama6954]

My exact sentiments'. She already lost custody of her son living in her car 🚗 why not be grateful and allow the process to take its course!! . If she can do better by herself then she won't need this help in a very well ran shelter🤔!

[@Mom.3]

I don’t think they weren’t grateful! She’s extremely humble and strong .

[@maryholloway5487]

That was a really nice shelter!! Why complain about it? I haven’t seen many shelters that nice!

[@NIO623]

That is a pretty nice shelter. Big room, well run and organized. Lady ! You got a good deal.

[@kingDaJoe]

It would be really cool if this channel show the after math of most the people they interviewed... Atleast a part2 plzzzzz!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@Popinjay-yo4iy]

YES!!

[@carolinecaroline3282]

It’s only been up 3 weeks. A sequel would be nice. Be thankful for any roof over your head.

[@yosea8701]

🎯

[@rebeccajones8225]

Your son is a sweet little man. What child that age asks mom what help she needs from him? You are a good mom and should be proud of keeping your family together.

[@Popinjay-yo4iy]

He is such a sweetheart!! ❤❤ He loves his mom

[@edie4321]

One that's fearful of his Mothers moods and behaviors. It sounds like a symptom of CPTSD. and his trauma is not post.

[@sweetzmamakitchen7815]

@@edie4321thank you. I agree with your observation. I was the same way with my mom. Anything for her to be happy. I took on too much as a child.

[@Artsylady2030]

@@edie4321 that is exactly right....he should not have to be worrying about his mother at that age

[@hojo85]

She said she asked him to take the baby for a bit…but then said the court order granted him full custody. She’s leaving out some details

[@bnwo]

That must have been one hell of an argument.

[@Arizona_lilly]

💯

[@Cheezclown]

Sisters can fight like no other

[@angiedues8813]

She should have apologized, hard

[@dunjaausmosbach4898]

where are the fathers? They have the same responsibility. Only the dad of the young son seems to be present.

[@tonyalston4838]

When you lay down with trash, what do you expect ?

[@Naturefan354]

The father of the youngest has him and she probably doesn't even know who the father is of at least one of her kids. She is irresponsible and reckless

[@Macky1101]

Some men will stick it anywhere just to put a number under the belt. Some women will let them.

[@MM-pj4bl]

@@tonyalston4838THIS. And not married first

[@TiffanyJ89]

We truly need updates on the stories.

[@Popinjay-yo4iy]

YES please!!!

[@diamondis4ever]

Your a good Mom, Jackie. I know things will work out for you!

[@christophertracy2807]

You're; not Your. You can't spell and you don't know the definition of a good mother

[@Artsylady2030]

she is a crap mom......

[@jackieisabelajaso]

Been there done that, even being a veteran and was married to a veteran we got NO help from anyone who actually should have, we were treated like trash for years and it took us separating and so much hell for me to get a few steps above homeless. I'm disgusted with how no matter how someone becomes homeless you end up being all stereotyped in with drug addicts and alcoholic's and treated like the worst way possible.

[@Mvskoke_NDN]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 for the homeless veterans and citizens of this country. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@sabrina.natalie]

It sounds like Jackie and her sister got into an argument because Jackie wasn’t working, but the house was messy. And it sounds like maybe her sister was working, and expected Jackie to clean and take care of the house. But Jackie’s youngest son looks really young, and it makes me wonder if she was experiencing depression and just overwhelmed. It sounds like the argument was really explosive and got out of hand.

[@brianal7143]

Been there. There's only so much people can take when they're trying to help others. She probably pushed her sister to her limit.

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

I mean either way if you’re living In someone’s house, do your part. I refuse to come home from working to a dirty house.

[@kentthomason6285]

You complaining should've listened to your sis . Or get your own shat

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

That was my impression as well. When I stayed with friends and had no cash I cooked, clean, babysat. They hated to see me go.

[@ABLESSYN77]

​@@DebbiePotter-xh7kv THEY APPRECIATED YOU❤💯

[@teresitap5778]

People love to judge. Shelter living is very challenging. Shes doing well by her kids & clearly loves them. Hope you find a home for you & your kids young lady❤

[@phyllislindeboom2215]

I totally agree with you!

[@kittypage5145]

Yes

[@one-stopgodshop2171]

Well, she isn't responsible. That's why people judge.

[@Drchamomile]

Jackie, if you are reading this, just know that you are an amazing Mom!

[@christophertracy2807]

Are you crazy? Look at how fat those kids are. The little one that isn't with her is not fat.

[@Mom.3]

You sure are! Finally … someone being human .. and not judging her as if she isn’t! ❤

[@Artsylady2030]

do not lie to her...she is not an amazing mom.....she is smoking.....that costs a lot of money and she has dyed her hair GREEN that is NOT a great mother.....she is probably not the worst mother but definitely would not call her an AMAZING mother......

[@Drchamomile]

@@Artsylady2030 dyed her hair green??? Is that your criteria for determining if someone is a good mother or not? You clearly have no clue as to what makes a good mother nor have you ever been one. Trust me, Jackie is a good mother. There are horrible mothers out there

[@Artsylady2030]

@@Drchamomile yes I am and was an amazing mother..I homeschooled my son and He has a PhD now in physics ...and he never did drugs, alcohol , or any other bad thing....He is married now for 9 years they were both virgins when they got married and they have managed NOT to have children in 9 years of marriage....so not sure why people keep having kids who can't support them.......she is a HORRIBLE mother for many reasons.....I hope she can turn it around ...but her attitude is so bad., that will have to change in order for her to succeed.....

[@louisetringham5830]

I see a lot of people judging in some of the comments. Difficult times for everyone. Be kind.

[@dunjaausmosbach4898]

please, do not tell others, what to do. Critical comments maybe good and mild comments can be just without any sense

[@wwedivas2011]

Yes I def agree with you 💯people this could happen to anyone I mean anyone trust me it could happen to you too, so stop the judging comments my lord!

[@dunjaausmosbach4898]

@@wwedivas2011 I disagree. Without any lord...

[@snowblo1]

Ummm, yeah, people are entitled to their own freaking opinions. And I've been reading the comments for about 25 minutes & I have yet to come across any texts that were malicious in nature. Grow up.

[@snowblo1]

​@wwedivas2011 You need to learn how to comprehend. No one is being vicious. Sorry, but she does come off as ungrateful. My opinion, I'm sticking to that. You have yours. My goodness, people are so controlling 😮

[@thembimadalane3595]

I have problem with people who complain about the rules at the shelter, those rules are there for a reason. Yes it is hard living there. Can you envision the level of chaos that would have ensued in the absence of rules?

[@shakirat69]

I agree with you 💯‼️ Besides, she's in a safe environment with her children 😊

[@Mom.3]

Perception is everything huh? I seen/heard no complaining. She was just telling us the rules.. that’s all.

[@kavitadeva]

Have you lived in a shelter? If not don't say how people Should act.

[@kavitadeva]

@@laura-kn9qf Laura I just think you are being too simplistic and think in black and white. It's not, follow the rules and everything is ok.

[@kavitadeva]

@@laura-kn9qf you did not read my comment.vYes we all need to know what's expected. I am very ill and disabled. I live in a facility and they have rules. Some very stupid. I was commenting on you saying if we follow the rules all will be fine. NO NOT NECESSARILY. That was my point

[@nixwestlake9196]

I continue to not understand why people have children when they know they can’t take care of them.

[@paulalewis3389]

I agree!

[@arneshiabaldwin8335]

Life is unexpected. One minute you can be doing well then get laid off or company close

[@snowblo1]

​@arneshiabaldwin8335 Yeah, so don't have multiple kids that you can't afford in the 1st freaking place. Like why is this so hard to comprehend

[@nixwestlake9196]

@@snowblo1 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽100%

[@danielle4295]

If she continued to have children after she was made homeless your comment would have made more sense.

[@Dragonfruit_Iceream224]

I like how she has not given up on life and her kids very inspiring

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

I feel for her, we fall on hard times sometimes. However I also see the sisters side, I would never allow an adult to stay with me & not do their part. Family or not, you need to contribute in some way. I do hope she gets back on her feet though. At least the youngest is with his dad for now.

[@scottrogue946]

I don’t know why people have all these kids and they are struggling. It makes no sense at all. I can understand having one by accident but three?

[@BloodGlucoseAfterEating]

Where is the father of these kids and is he paying child support?

[@valeriebrown7946]

I agree 100%

[@Gunngirl]

It’s actually a good thing the father wants him and doesn’t want to leave him to struggle with the mother. It’s good the older kids are saving her sanity. I know her kids are her rocks right now. Too bad the daddies aren’t helping them.

[@Arizona_lilly]

3 dads I’m sure …. Not 1 has her at least in a car ….. hooptie 1500$ something ever dad came she had previous child therr … yet they weren’t doing nothing… to help. Crazy thing is the baby daddy…… he has another gurl around you don’t know if he’s in good hands or who’s around him…. She’s taking the bus 🚌 w her kids to find the other …. Sad af they tired

[@Arizona_lilly]

All that made her travel on bus ….. to find her kid…… you brought him there . how can they ??? Say he’s ok… we need to see him.no kid needs see this.. no car ….. riding around…. Gurl you struggle on your own stop w the men. How do you have all the time to date and sleep around??? Ooo 2023 was last year … hard to believe

[@LadyAquamarina]

I had to rewatch this to make sure I was hearing all of this right. If I should ever be down on my luck and need to get into a shelter, I sure hope it is as clean and beautiful as that one is. So many people waiting for help would take your place in a second!

[@mupine67]

This woman with the kids is extremely ungrateful. She should be thankful kus if not for her kids she would be living in a tent at best

[@JordanHeller1]

It's a combination of lack of manners lack of Education lack of appreciation all three combined

[@lucy661000]

Don't know what exactly happened with her mom and sister but from what she said she wasn't pulling her weight even if she wasn't working she should try and keep the house clean and her kids in check. And the way she was complaining about the shelter rules and the food she sounded kinda ungrateful.

[@oiaiofoster4775]

Exactly!!! She Needs to Teach Them to be More Humbled and Grateful for Everything They have. Have Faith FIRST!!!!!!

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

I feel for her but I agree, family or not, I wouldn’t want someone living with me and not helping out.

[@Limerick502]

I couldn't understand that about how she described the room. When I saw that clip, I thought that place is so clean and bright. Sort of reminded me of a great apartment:)

[@shakirat69]

Be grateful !!! you have a roof over your head ! you're not on the streets living unsafe!

[@Gunngirl]

@@Limerick502that room looks hella big! lol

[@christophertracy2807]

She has some deeply suppressed emotional issue that is behind her situation. Since she doesn't seem to be an addict of any kind, it is harder to diagnose. She lacks the logic to admit that having small children while homeless is completely irrational.

[@jessicanone4202]

Regardless of shelter or not THAT MOM HAS VISITATION WITH HER SON!!! HE IS BLATANTLY DISREGARDING A COURT ORDER

[@rainbowkitten8990]

I have a feeling we aren’t getting the full story here, something doesn’t seem right. I do feel empathy for her and her situation, especially towards her children but she does seem irresponsible. Her little boy is definitely in the right place with his father for the time being.

[@dappyfull]

If you "love your kids" you get your life in order first before even having kids. Seems like she's been an irresponsible person her entire life and is only living in the homeless shelter because her sister kicked her out of the apartment that she (her sister) was paying for while according to her own words she wasn't working. Why wasn't she working and she has children? Only sympathy here goes to the children who are thrust into a situation they have no control over

[@back2the80s]

What about the crappy dads?

[@snowblo1]

Totally agree.

[@debbieframpton3857]

​@@back2the80s, Jackie's youngest child is living with his father

[@Arizona_lilly]

Right

[@Arizona_lilly]

@@back2the80sthry been crappy ….. shr doesn’t even have a car a hooptie car to drive her kids . The dads were worthless from the start… they Been there w her w the other kids . they did not a damn thing for her. ..

[@odessajackson4551]

She's got to watch what she's feeding them obesity is no joke in this country!!!

[@christophertracy2807]

It is the hallmark of poor mothering.

[@kavitadeva]

Excuse me judgemental People. This mother is not cooking their food. Obesity is a complex issue. And you two just blame this loving mom. Shame on you.

[@kavitadeva]

​@@christophertracy2807really.I was fit and thin once, When I became sick and disabled I became very fat. Try being a deeper thinking person. Blaming mom's shows how ignorant you are.

[@jollymollyramram9702]

I fully agree they’re way too overweight and this is the time eating habits start to stick. It’s setting them up for a tough life.

[@kavitadeva]

@@jollymollyramram9702 excuse me but you fully agree that she needs to watch what she's feeding her children? I have a question for you did you not understand that they are eating what is given to them by this shelter which is crappy food. Didn't you hear this loving wonderful mother say I cannot wait till I can cook my own food.

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

Her sister did not care where her niece and nephew was going to sleep at night? I know those are not her kids but they are still family.

[@pamsmith1665]

Were going to sleep nitwit

[@kentthomason6285]

So WHAT FOLK CAN GET TIRED OF FAMILY TOO. YOUR ACTIONS DICTATE YOUR CONSEQUENCES

[@TrishaB80]

@@kentthomason6285 I would be worried about my niece and nephew but I also see your point, sometimes you have to stop being an enabler for family and make then do it for themselves or not!

[@kentthomason6285]

@@TrishaB80 INDEED

[@CocoaPuff01]

It doesn't matter. You cannot enable leeching irresponsible family members or they will always take advantage of you. She couldn't afford the first baby, then irresponsibly had a second and wants other people to take care of them. Nope!

[@shawj7876]

If homeless means you still get food, clothes, cell phones, and a bed to sleep in, that’s not bad.

[@sabrina.natalie]

10:28 - Gosh. Holy cow. Jackie and her daughter look identical. At first, I thought that picture was of her daughter, but then I realized that was Jackie when she was younger.

[@bittersweetlove143]

These documentaries are so great but they are such cliffhangers. It ends unpredictably. 😢😢😢

[@teeelle926]

She seems to be a great mom who showed so much resilience through their shortcomings 🙏💪

[@Aura_glow]

Jackie keep pushing babygirl! You are a great mother. Sometimes we fall on hard times , but you will get through this. I see the love you give your children ❤Things will work out! Your son’s father is heartless. Go to court to get specifics on your court order and inform the court of his actions. Praying for you! ❤❤❤

[@ihsuFM89]

I’m sorry but I don’t believe we are getting the entire story with this woman. She seems to be delusional if she thinks there is something wrong with the father not wanting her to see her child. He’s the one with full custody and a stable environment. She also seems to have an attitude if she’s not able to live peacefully with her own family. She also needs to leave her own kids out of her adult situations. Seeing her treat her daughter as her own therapist is frustrating, and she will be bitter about this when she gets older. I should know, since both of my parents treated me the same way when I was younger.

[@Emm325]

100 percent…calling in the “wellness check”?!? Is she SERIOUS?!?? She DOESNT HAVE CUSTODY, and THANK GOD, she only wants to bring chaos and destruction into that kids world, and the way she puts all that emotional burden onto her kids is DISGUSTING. Many of us grow up w crappy parents, NEWS ALERT, these moms seem to think they are the ONLY ones w problems in like, and fail to see the correlation between their ACTIONS and the CONSEQUENCES….poor kids of hers, they haven’t had any better an upbringing than she did, ESPECIALLY with the morbid obesity, she’s clearly over feeding them to get them to “leave her alone” that’s HORRIBLE parenting, nobody is changing my mind, she also is raising them to be entitled and become upset with disappointing circumstances (such as the apartment situation) why is she even telling them they’re going to have one when it’s a CHANCE only? I feel sympathy for the children only, not their “mother”…

[@user-xy9ls6py2c]

I’m praying for you and your kids. This too shall pass. You’ll be in your own place in no time ❤

[@claire5399]

Jackie , your being so hard on yourself. Your taking total accountability and your present and honest. I can’t imagine why people who are judging you in the comments feels as if they need to feel superior.

[@chocmilk10]

She isn’t being hard enough! If you want 3 children, get out in the world and earn a real living!

[@Chefgrlangel]

She messed up by having children outside of a marriage or at least committed relationship. It’s just not a stable family unit without two parents. I’m not being mean and she’s not being too hard on herself by admitting she’s made some serious mistakes and is going to have to work twice as hard to create a stable situation now.

[@tonyalston4838]

She definitely didn't take full accountability for the issues she had at her sisters house

[@julieblake4551]

You & the kiddos are special. As far as I know you're going up from here. Thank for being there for a beautiful family .

[@bsfishing7073]

Okay so she had a roof over there heads and she didn’t find anything ya wright she was not trying to find a job when you want something bad enough there’s nothing going to stop you but she waited for her family to reach the Breaking point then instead of going out to find a job she just left now three adult people living underneath one roof and she made the decision to leave instead of trying to communicate with her family I’m just saying that we’re only hearing her side of the story I feel like something is missing

[@barbaraness4507]

My kids were never allowed to be picky eaters, but if there was something they really couldn’t stand we’d at least have them try it. When I was staying in shelters it was very much like the one they showed here.

[@baddazzdebbiej4662]

Its two sides of this story im not taking her side if i did she lost already ❤

[@Arizona_lilly]

Poor damn a kid should never be worried about where to sleep what to eat

[@kentthomason6285]

By having them kids she have ruin their life the kids Big and depressed dealing with her mess

[@anaangel5434]

💗💖Bless Jackie and her children. 💖💗

[@nancymosby7369]

Poor kids can’t pick their parents three children….Tragic!! Cautionary tale ladies

[@happypuertorican]

Jackie, I’m praying for you. Living with your mom and your sister is not really a sustainable situation. This will make you stronger even though it seems hard now as you get better and stronger you become more capable of improving your situation. You are doing the right thing.Good luck kid.

[@SteMcgarry-xy5gb]

I'm sure no one wants to be in a shelter as I know I wouldn't want to be. Regarding the accommodation I think it looks lovely, spotless, safe and they are together, obviously after a while it would get in on you. Wish you all the best, seems like a good mother, God bless x

[@Lael1]

She needs to stop talking about grown up issues in front of her kids

[@kintequeen25]

I remember doing one of these documentaries for the shelter I lived in .

[@elizabethgraham4928]

There's more to the story than a argument. They probably talked to her multiple times about issues around the home and she could not cRe less until they put her out.

[@barbaraness4507]

3:31 So she didn’t actually lose “her house”. I’ve been through that with someone, and they were basically mooching off of us, and messing up the house.

[@madalynnewton5488]

What a great loving mother.

[@tbbby3263]

If you are staying with someone while trying to find work. 1. You better be up before anyone in the house. Not sleeping all day. 2. clean up WHATEVER IS OUT OF PLACE OR TRASH THAT NEEDS TAKEN OUT WITHOUT BEING ASKED.

[@lelabrooks04]

Her living space might be small for 3 people. But she could at least keep it tidy. My goodness 😮.

[@lesleylelvetabeakwu4425]

Why would you dye your hair green and only work part-time when you have 2 kids and live in a shelter? Leave the baby daddy alone and focus on getting it together.

[@Naturefan354]

3 kids!!

[@Emm325]

THIS RIGHT HERE! Shows the REAL person, funny how the only kid she DOESNT HAVE custody of is the only one not morbidly obese….she’s beyond ungrateful and entitled…thinks she OWED a FREE apartment, well a bigger one than she already has, for FREE as well 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Artsylady2030]

I know right.....and she smokes....cigarettes are VERY expensive

[@Arizona_lilly]

That space they stay in that’s huge place never seen one that big space…. They r in

[@JordanHeller1]

Don't forget to thank the staff serving you that delicious food in the cafeteria that's an awesome place to be. I'm sure many people would wish to be in that shelter it looks very nice. Just show a little more gratitude because many people have it way worse. Like living in a hotel

[@jessicaflores6748]

You are an inspiration 👏 and Jackie you are a great mom❤

[@shadaewilliams4737]

I would NEVER kick my sister & her children out! 💔 They couldn’t even give her a month to find a place? So much for being family

[@johnfernandez2060]

I trip out at how much parents don’t look out for their kids physical health. That should be like #1 befor3 education, idk maybe I’m trippin

[@sandylipscomb7003]

Baby is adorable ❤️

[@paulalewis3389]

Cigarettes are very expensive. That money could be put to better use.

[@elainemiller1417]

and tattoos, acrylic nails..

[@debbieframpton3857]

This mother of three is broke but she managed to spend money on cigarettes a carton of cigarettes is over $100. That money would go a long way towards buying things for her children

[@christophertracy2807]

@@elainemiller1417 And green hair...anchor babies are going to be anchor babies

[@Arizona_lilly]

She needs them smokes

[@ShimmySha]

@@christophertracy2807what’s a anchor baby? Lol

[@tonyalston4838]

She wasn't worried about her son nearly as much as she was worried about her baby daddy winning #Facts

[@carmenultra1]

Happy Mother’s Day Jackie! You’re doing a great job! 5/12/2024 ❤

[@jacquelinewilliams375]

It's easy to judge when you have never been in that situation. Her situation is hers and no matter how she got there she is trying. I have been in her shoes so I understand if it doesn't break you it makes you a stronger person. I'm 68 years old and all that unhappiness has long been gone but I understand and feel when people go through things in life. Life sometimes doesn't work out like you want. Praying for her and anyone going through this in life.

[@haydengodbold6569]

I take my hat off to this young mum. Life throws us so many curve balls and she's been dealt some fucked up ones. But her heart and priorities are in the right place. Time will change her living situation and her family will flourish when she gets there. But only coz she's got her head switched on now and knows what she wants for her kids and herself. 19 years ago, I myself was in a similar situation with my toddler boys. It's hard but it gets better. With alittle support at the start all falls into place, aslong as you have that positive attitude.

[@joaniedaniel9889]

Don't give up you could have chosen to abandon your children and chosen a very dark path. Life is a journey full of ups and downs bad times don't last. ❤❤❤

[@bzebee5979]

She sounds lazy, and her kids are spoilt and ungrateful. She had her kids, so it's for her to look after them. I don't see why her mother and sister should go out to work to support her and her kids, yet she can't keep the home clean. She didn't pull her weight.

[@Arizona_lilly]

💯 kids upset at the food and saying it looks bad . I mean they must not realize their situation … because their dads where r they to get them ? To lend money to help the men who bf or w her knee this even the little ones dsd she came w them other kids how do u have multi baby dads and one can’t get apartment to help u or a nice car to ride u and ur kids in ???? this bad n them men know these kids were there faking to be these good step dads and now they r in a shelter ??? Even 2/3 baby dads not one is helping pull her outb????? not 1 ???? wtf

[@bzebee5979]

@Arizona_lilly . You are correct. Where are these so called "fathers"? That's why women need to be more discerning as to whom they sleep with and have babies with. It's always the kids that suffer.

[@princessgloria4925]

Me too she was in house with her family but not working why not work if you have the work permit not disabled but after chasing her away she got a job🤦🤦

[@ShimmySha]

@@bzebee5979I’m guessing they were just hookups so she probably doesn’t have a clue of their personality or character is like

[@bzebee5979]

Plus, why is she having kids outside of a stable relationship? Children need a wholesome family environment. It seems though she got pregnant to men that were no good for her. Women should stop having babies outside of stable, loving relationships.

[@Chefgrlangel]

100% Agree

[@Naturefan354]

Exactly

[@ShimmySha]

You can’t be this dense. Obviously she had her children because she wanted unconditional love she didn’t receive from her drug addicted parents. Did you even watch the video?

[@Lauren-gs7bn]

Cause finding a stable relationship can be more complicated. People can change when you least expect it

[@adastraperaspera99]

She's experiencing the pain of hundreds of thousands of fathers across the country routinely denied access to their children and their parenting time

[@NIO623]

How is she broke though?? Where is her money going to?? She is paying for food. The kids get medicaid for insurance All i can see she is paying for is maybe her phone and bus pass and toiletries. Where is her money going? . She should gave at least $5k saved up in 4 months. Or she is smoking it up or getting her nails done. Smh ! Prioritize the essentials lady!

[@debbieframpton3857]

They showed her smoking that's over $100 a carton

[@jollymollyramram9702]

@debbieframpton3857. Quitting cigarettes is probably hard when in a stressful situation.

[@Emm325]

@@jollymollyramram9702she can get the patch or gum for FREE through government agencies so, try again. Ya know that else is “stressful” growing up with a lazy mom that puts her kids last.

[@ShimmySha]

And she gets a tax refund because she’s poor so I know that’s about 5-6K back during the spring season…. She might be financially irresponsible

[@ONOC4]

​@@jollymollyramram9702that's no excuse

[@mazwide9400]

Can we get update?

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

I would tell the kids they can eat the pot pie or starve. Appreciate what is being provided you.

[@back2the80s]

Like it was back in the day

[@snowblo1]

Exactly. That was a bit rude. And they were down talking the food right in front of the cook that took the time to make it. Like, wow, so what it's not authentic chicken pot pie, it still looked good.

[@christophertracy2807]

That is the mentality that comes with anchor babies - she has taught it to the obese children

[@deewrig54]

Clearly those kids aren’t starving.

[@ShimmySha]

Right. She needs to teach her kids some LIFE SKILLS. And how to be GRATEFUL.

[@odessajackson4551]

She needs to listen and take her own advice!!!

[@Footballl942]

Omg love her son❤

[@younoticedme]

I never understand how someone is a part of a church and not have assistance getting an apt.

[@angiedues8813]

People don’t just end up homeless, it’s a culmination of poor choices

[@AkariFukada-ys7qe]

I work for a state agency that help homeless. I know I don’t know what they have gone though, but I irritates me each time they complain about the food, the bed, they complain how little the gov. Gave them money for food, etc and make this an excuse not to stay in shelter but out of the street then harried the Government to give them free housing or apartment rental. Then some also request car or transportation allowance, or bills payment because they are behind months of rent of apt, electric or water.. jeezzzz

[@Michelle_Michelle___]

Mama has her kids with her, I respect her 💕 it’s so easy to check out and abandon our roles…. It’s hard! But blessed are those who persevere and keep Jesus first in their lives 🙌🏾 we are all fighting the same fight, but we will make it through. I love you girl, God bless you and your family 💕🙏🏾.

[@edie4321]

Why??? what do others do with their kids?

[@ShimmySha]

@@edie4321umm ever heard of CPS?

[@edie4321]

@@ShimmySha, Parents turn their kids in??? Don't people know by now that CPS is a cover for trafficking? The government is the largest trafficking operation.

[@user-xm4qt4sd6p]

Yep that's me momma I always put my son first still do he's almost 19

[@karateana7593]

Just because she wants more than a shelter doesnt mean shes ungrateful, shes doing the best she can in a shit situation and trying to get her shit together all while missing her baby, people are so mean and judgemental.

[@LINKISDEAD]

she was lazy and got the boot, three kids is a hellava an upkeep. place was probably trashed. this is my second WTTW video and they really leave you wanting an update!!!!! what a jipp!

[@debbieangel9376]

Please Please Please may we have an update to your stories, it is so interesting and it would be nice to know how these people's lives turned out whether they were blessed with That Sliver Lining

[@avisswope6495]

Lots of elderly homeless across the 50 states no where for them to live i am one of them. Lost my place whete i was living thru high rent eviction. In ocala florida 4 4 2024.

[@Starfish6]

She can clean up after herself and be more humble..Why can't she work full time?

[@Joce123]

Why did she give her son away if she searches always gonna be there for her child?

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

I don’t see an issue with the child going with the other parent, at least he’s in a stable home.

[@donnafreeman4376]

Nothing wrong with her decision on having the youngest child stay with his father

[@mazwide9400]

She wanted,to work too.The others are school going kids! So it was a great idea,to give the little one to his dad .

[@Joce123]

I want a 100% stand behind my comment that she should not have given her little boy away. I don't care if it was to his father and then expect to have that child into her life. No that is not happening...Obviously the father is cutting her out of their life. Plenty of single parents have more than 3 kids. ..and don't give any away.

[@Joce123]

They have daycares at those shelters so she could have worked and left her child and a daycare and not abandon him.

[@debbieangel9376]

This is so sad, your husband has NO right to keep your son from you, fight for your right and keep the faih Jackie you're a good Mom and you're raising your children well, I wish you everything of the best and more, with Love

[@danielle4295]

She seems lazy. The shelter room was messy, so I can only imagine the state of the house she was sharing with her mother and sister, after a long day at work nobody wants to come home to find somebody else’s mess.

[@odessajackson4551]

Beggars can't be choosy why did they keep having these kids they cannot afford..to many women can't live in one house!!

[@gal2209]

God bless u Jackie and kids! You are a good mom and the kids are adorable. The grandma is nice as well. keep inspiring the kids. Put God in your lives. He will make avway for u! 🙏💖

[@AnayhiasMimi4619]

Does anyone know how she became homeless in the 1st place? Did i miss that?

[@azsbwolf]

Your gonna be a great mom its a process.

[@mliloblackfire657]

I was just about to say only in America will you get such a lovely shelter but every other person also thinks so too...

[@maryduhon9769]

She does a lot of whining. You can tell by the way people talk.

[@dr.cheryldenegall4987]

Please help your children to under that this place is safe, and they are not sleeping on the streets. There are a lot of kids who are less fortunate and your kids don’t appear to know the sense of value. The food is free and they are receiving a hot meal. You need to stay focused and remember to be responsible so that they will be responsible so that when you get a new place you can keep it clean; which is what got you in this situation from what it sounds like. Not being stable is not a good thing. Please try to get it together for the baby whom is being cared for by his father. The father could take him away as he feels that you are not a fit parent. This is your time to push towards greatness. Bless you!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@debibarrington4697]

Heard my mom say once "I love you" and I was in my 50s and she said it robotically

[@sylviavanuden2114]

😢🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️love you

[@jackieisabelajaso]

She is very lucky because 100% of the time around the state of Delaware if you're not of a certain color they automatically take your kids and put you out on the streets and refuse to help you, if you're of that specific skin color you're giving an apartment almost immediately or they put you up in a nice hotel with in 24 hours,give you gift cards and everything like that and treated like royalty!

[@jollymollyramram9702]

So white people have it easier in Delaware. No surprise really.