Los Angeles Homeless Man's Isolation Is Causing Mental Health Challenges

Prior to my own homelessness, I had a great job in the television industry making sure the world received programs like Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy along with many other syndicated shows. Before that, I was a professional musician for 26 years making my living playing drums. When I was on the streets homeless and told this to people, do you think they believed me?
Benjamin is homeless on the streets of downtown Los Angeles. He shares a story that may be hard to believe but I believe him. It's how he talks with confidence remembering circumstances and dates, and as I said, my own story is hard to believe. There is no reason to believe he is telling anything but the truth. Plus, from experience, more often than not people are telling the truth. Yes, the mind may waver on some details. That happens to all of us. Now add the stress of living on the streets homeless. The mind plays tricks on people experiencing homelessness.
But it's not Benjamin's past that you need to pay attention too. It's what's happening to him now in the present. Benjamin says that homelessness is starting to get to him. The isolation of being on the streets and not having tangible social interactions with other humans is causing him to have in his words "symptoms." Benjamin says he does "crazy stuff" that makes people think he is on drugs when he is not.
Mental illness is a crisis in this country. If a person does not have mental health problems prior to homelessness, they will develop mental illness. The longer someone is on the streets, the worse their mental and emotional health becomes.
If you're asking what does this have to do with you, as a taxpayer you pay huge money for each homeless person on the streets. You may not give to panhandlers but you are giving homeless people your money. On average, housing a homeless person saves $20,000 each homeless person each year. Multiply that by the number of homeless people and the yearly savings is in the billions of dollars. Savings of your tax dollars!
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[@klwthe3rd]

I'm a firm believer that the longer you stay homeless, the more you will suffer from mental illness. We are in denial in this country about mental health conditions and how widespread the problem really is.

[@bigtone7913]

Yes but it sounds like this guy had mental issues before becoming homeless.God bless em.

[@susanbrown2909]

Kenneth White Unfortunately there are people that are kind and care,then there’s other who couldn’t care less. People are getting more programmed to ignore others now adays..and the governments are no role models either. It’s a dog eat dog world. Obviously class has lot to do with it,or inherited wealth. The others have to try,but living in a iron cage lifestyle is no bonus to start with. I pray all theses people will eventually find some good fortune come their way.

[@daonlyone1017]

That guy has facial meth sores...I'm sure smoking meth all day is much more likely to give you problems with mental illness than sleeping on the streets will. "Oh but if they didn't sleep on the streets they wouldn't smoke meth to escape the nightmare" Yeah sure, keep telling yourself that.

[@bigtone7913]

You may have a point there.Take the show Saturday Night Live for instance.A show we sit and watch and laugh at .What people don't realize Is that the majority of those actors and actresses have serious mental issues ,but we applaud them for It and even laugh at it.Think about It.If Jim Carey wasn't famous and was seen on the street doing half the shit he does on camera ,he'd be called insane.And when we tire of Saturday Night Live,we change the channel and what's on?The war In Iraq or another mass shooting.Plus the prospect of being potentially spied on by your phone,Computer and Govt.Throw rising cost of living,threat of foreclosure,eviction into that mix and youve got enough to drive anyone insane.

[@daonlyone1017]

@ CatMother. You could give this man a nice shiny new Mansion, and he would find a way to sell it for a few bags of Meth and be back on the streets within a year.

[@fishing4truth91]

Benjamin is an intelligent, educated and well spoken man. I wish him all the best and will pray for positive changes in his life.

[@meganlangreck2488]

He is honest that he has issues and problematic behaviors -- but he is blaming himself a lot. I bet the isolation and chronic loneliness began long before he became homeless.

[@RedEyeification]

Homeless people don't need our prayers.They need REAL HELP.

[@Hcnjin_]

​@@RedEyeificationthe government should make houses for the homeless people

[@iamsoogi]

If God put him in that situation why would u pray to get him out. U are not God so u dont get to make those decisions

[@everafter2611]

He looks like he's going to cry. He's in so much pain

[@everafter2611]

@@PhoenixProdLLC why are you such a asshole?

[@wannabecarguy]

@Red SoxFan giving them a smile and a wave does much more.

[@zobeklordofthedead3669]

I'll tell ya a story for a dollar lol fukin beggars

[@judycritchlow8450]

@@wannabecarguy b

[@shukamze3402]

bud he is crying inside...

[@SharDarksoul]

"War is STUPID!" Can't put it any better than that.

[@iamasmurf1122]

No war is a means to an end usually because some people do something very un -moral un-moral enough to grab our attention and demand punitive measures are made to stop the trouble makers .

[@shoot4777]

I know how it feels isolation is the worst companion ever...

[@RainMan14561]

OMG🤣😂😂😥😔

[@igot5onit423]

So true bro

[@sct3339]

Masterr Laster been living in my car a yr and half and when not at work im in total isolation. I prefer the isolation.

[@alien-hs1zn]

It depends on your perspective honestly I like to be alone and not around people it gets tiring when I’m around people solace is the answer

[@taran1156]

I remember living in my car for months with no one to talk to cause I was embarrassed to be in that situation, I started losing my sanity and living in fantasies. It’s been 6 years since I was last homeless, I make 60,000 a year and live in an apartment but still continue to live in fantasies. Don’t feel like anybody around me can even relate and I’m only 29.

[@murcutiogaming2]

"People think I'm high and I'm not" that was pretty sad man

[@servo4970]

I can identify myself a bit with him, just with him, the other cases of homeless people in interviews are a good testimony shared, but i tell you for shure, there is nothing worse than ending up crazy with one of these these symptoms here: Schizophrenia Paranoia Illusions (auditory-visual, sensitive, smell) And all of that mix it up with a bit of denutrition, cold, feeling weat, having your bones sticking to the flesh, and pain on the guts constantly, cocoraches and bugs going from here to there on your body while you sleep, to not feel secure while sleeping, to such a point were you have to lock your door. In my case i have shelter, but i can self identify with him a bit by only sharing the madness symptoms and physical diseases that i have, this YT channel is great i guess.

[@rickyism1576]

probably was high... addicts are master manipulators. It's not hard to tell if someone has or has had drug or alcohol problems.

[@believein1]

So many people assume this of all homeless people. Anything but taking the time to understand them.

[@debeb5148]

@@rickyism1576 Why can't you take the guy's word that he doesn't do drugs and he just has fucked mental problems? Why? That's just so cynical to do, especially when he served your fucking country.

[@lisadavie5819]

Unfortunately homeless people get automatically labelled as druggies or addicts etc which just isn't the case.. Alot turn to drugs after being made homeless because it numbs physical and mental pain.. Can you imagine how cold and lonely it must be? They're self medicating alot of the time so they don't feel the cold or mental pain. They get attacked, spat on, abused on a daily basis.. It's just horrific Talk about literally kicking someone when they're down. Have a heart and educate yourself if you think and judge people you know nothing about. Even people with 2 and 3jobs can't afford rent these days and are living in their cars etc. It's just not right. The cost of living doesn't match minimum wage.. How does anyone have a chance? Sending my love from Glasgow Scotland. 💙🙏My god he fought for the country. x❤️😢

[@JakeBayCity]

“Lack of social stimulation”. Man that hit me hard

[@mikefreedom8881]

Nice to know I'm not the only one. The whole thing got to me tbh. Sad

[@samson5791]

How can you have social stimulation when everyone around you let you down?

[@Chameleonardodavinci]

I got out of years of social isolation and culture shock and have a much more thriving social life now, but I still have all these subtle issues and symptoms from those times that always seem to catch me off guard. It's damaging

[@CC-oe4gc]

People don't reach out to others or "socialize" for pride and fear. Takes some vulnerability tbh so it's a tough position for people that want to protect themselves.

[@lorenzoburton3974]

Me too

[@shortbreadnoise]

Poor guy, he speaks the truth regarding war.

[@franksu9735]

War is a Racket

[@alexwa.5645]

Best thing I've ever heard "we don't have to be friends, we just need to get along" . Unfortunately we live in a world where we're so alienated from each other, no wonder we're baffled whenever someone smiles at us .

[@leighwalton8190]

This man is highly intelligent and has a beautiful soul. Thank you Benjamin you have touched my life today. I wish for a door to open for you and that a place of love, peace and joy opens up because you deserve nothing less. ❤

[@Vicorcivius]

Wish in one hand and shit in the other ✋ see which one fills up faster..

[@OrdonGay0]

@@Vicorcivius They dont shit in their hands in LA. They shit in the street.

[@darkgrape754]

omg

[@g.personal342]

Highly intelligent but he can’t get a fucking job 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kase_one5720]

No Vet should ever be homeless. Our country needs to do way more for veterans.

[@joshosterman7900]

Thanks from another homeless vet here

[@Jimmymatthewb]

@Death by Snu-Snu Yes and all the people who are always talking about supporting the troops and how amazing the military is, who then come on here to rage against these people and berate them and call them deadbeat losers who never work and never blah blah blah. It's always the same people with their unfettered hypocrisy.

[@inanimatemist8610]

@@Jimmymatthewbdang, you hit right on the mark with this comment

[@zabdas83]

Never ending colonial wars ain't helping are they!

[@lizcoello1095]

Way way more.

[@Alotofjazz]

What a kind person. He wanted to touch people's hearts, make people smile. He succeeded with me. His genuine kindness warmed me. Thank you, Benjamin.

[@1985Seraphim]

He’s a homeless veteran.....he deserves a place to call home with a bed to lay his head on

[@thundergun933]

If he's telling the truth. I doubt it.

[@nathandrake9129]

@@thundergun933 A lot of them don't give the full story, I tend not to believe what any of them say because they are always blaming everyone else but themselves.

[@enlightenmentworldunited8545]

I didn’t sound like stolen valour to me.

[@meinname5788]

That everyday city noise makes people Stressed out and sick too...

[@ThePhoenix109]

it does when you are not focused/ have no purposes.

[@timmc8444]

Anyone who has had depression understands what this guy is going through..those who haven't can't and won't understand!

[@loliphile2523]

tim mc just because someone has had depression doesn’t mean they can ever begin to understand what this man has endured

[@mrotani2530]

Yeah bud I agree with this man, plus it’s more than just depression. Also just because 2 people have depression it doesn’t mean it’s on the same level.

[@jaysims528]

Alot of people don't have any empathy

[@noworriesmate8287]

tim mc That’s a fact!!!!!!

[@richk320]

Amen.

[@richk320]

When he talked about his daughter,I broke.I felt that 100%.I'm not homeless,thank God but I experienced the same with the children I raised.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

Beat the system that is killing this man. Think for yourself, do what is right.

[@joshuascreations7526]

The system hates it's own people. Beating the system is the only way to peace.

[@pascalschacher6971]

Wath if i tell you, this System is ruled by Satan himself and the only Way out is trough Jesus Christ?

[@ceramikxxx5882]

@@pascalschacher6971 id say thats bullshit

[@m395williams]

I got the feeling that this was one of the more honest yet most depressing interviews. He must feel used and abused by the leaders of our country. No veteran should have to live this way. Served twice? And this is what he has to show for it? I can only imagine the stories he has to tell. He seemed to open up to you. I hope after you ended the video, you stayed and talked with him for a while. Sometimes a listening ear is more valuable than money. God bless him. Ironically, the first time I heard Michael Jackson sing Ben, I think I felt the same sadness as this interview made me feel.

[@franklinriley7074]

Most of it probably isn't even true, a lot of homeless people do it by choice. You'd be surprised

[@classicalvagrant]

Interviewer: What's your future like? Interviewee: *Sigh* I don't know if I ever related so much to a response.

[@amberrose1108]

Everyone can have hope and a future with a relationship with Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God and He loves you! Confess your sins to him and ask him to forgive you and to come into your life and save you. Put your hope and faith in him. Read the Bible, especially the New Testament and grow. Get baptized. Jesus can heal you and give you hope. He cares!

[@DSLolgamerDG]

@@amberrose1108 he doesnt exist, i wish he do .

[@cholaken7804]

Amr Mekki I saw that part when I saw this comment

[@WH1TEENDCAE]

Amber Rose man stfu let people believe in what they want

[@pain3100]

@@amberrose1108 if he carrs then y the fuck is dude homeless?

[@bubblesangel555]

He touched my life... All he needs is a chance!

[@Theefinestpapi_]

Ms. Pete Sidewalk well said.

[@jackslack5259]

How can you possibly know that....it's a very arrogant statement....

[@ivanruiz4948]

Guarding lithium mines... Oh the things the mainstream media don"t tell us here in thr USA

[@tylerdurden8939]

war is a racket, a for profit business. i've had roommates that where there and told me the same types of stories.

[@pattyslife8371]

Yup! That’s what this government is all about!

[@dizzbo]

It's known as a main reason for afghani invasion.

[@tylerdurden8939]

@@dizzbo oh yea, controlling the heroin trade is a pretty good reason if your motive is power, money and control. i think the lithium was just sort of the icing on the cake but i could be wrong about that.

[@mixingrecords]

I always looked at the opium connection. Never heard of lithium also. I like to think I’m informed.

[@2MasterBuilder2]

Most of us are one paycheck away from being like this guy. Don't take what you have for granted. Keep your head up Benjamin and keep being amazing.

[@Guccithreat]

MrAeronuk1 lol if you “save” I know people who had their savings wiped out in 2008 401k everything save all you want, you need multiple incomes to survive. Relying on 1 income is how people become homeless

[@dw.baltimore]

Google user 💯

[@sct3339]

Tony Joyner I reached that point. Lost my job lost my housing. Been in my car for a year and a half and I don’t know how much longer I can keep going

[@ragnakak]

@@sct3339 I hope things get better for you.

[@sct3339]

ragnakak thank you 😊

[@IamYoursong]

I have more respect for this man, than people with houses and/or a job. I do not find people (but very rare) who speak like this gentleman real things, meaningful conversation. Most people I have come across are fake and full of themselves and their greed and again themselves.

[@poetsrear]

Maybe the places of homeless and the normies should be switched? ...ya know only for a while of course 😇

[@annacosta2939]

I respect him more than the fake hipsters in L.A

[@turtleanton6539]

😮yes😮

[@alohamd4022]

One of my wishes would be no more homeless, with a better V.A to assist all of our vets. 🇺🇸

[@alohamd4022]

Phoenix Chastaine So true. They are the real power, sadly

[@ph-vf5hx]

These videos can really work like a mirror. We often see that once people have lost everything, what they really want back are things 'normal' people take for granted.

[@PatientBoat]

I could listen to this man speak all day. God bless him, and I hope he is doing better now.

[@renataanelli2337]

His anxiety while talking about his future gave me anxiety

[@Gabriel-er8pp]

These videos are so humbling. This articulate man seems like such a gentle soul.

[@mostlyends]

Has he applied for disability? He clearly paid taxes. He is clearly unable to work. He deserves at least a monthly SSDI check. It sounds like a pickup or a van would change his life. He said he recycles and wear a himself out, so having a vehicle would probably improve his income and his sleep. We have millions of running vehicles in this country that are sent to scrap yards just because no one wants to buy them. Imagine if a charity had a dealer's license and could buy vehicles for just a few hundred dollars. The vehicles may not last, and they wouldn't need to in the right system of rotation.

[@mostlyends]

@@PhoenixProdLLC I was kinda thinking that, too. I think a non profit could survive trading labor for bare-essential vehicles.

[@ronhill1502]

I'm looking for a clunker too to get myself back on my feet. Know of any or a place where I can find one?

[@karaphxarizona3117]

Its not that easy. When you have a vehicle, lets say someone gives it to him for free, he still has to pay for his gas, insurance, titles, the stickers, and being homeless, he cant provide that much money for just a vehicle, ya know?

[@jaysims528]

@Camel AmongSheep you're exactly right, the people who don't agree with you, haven't been through the red tape, and the profiling that you have to go through all of the people holding out on the government services. Because you don't fit what they think you should look like

[@ThePrblmKd91Xx]

@@karaphxarizona3117 jesus Kara you are CUTE! 😍🙏🏼😘🙌🏼💙

[@karentaylor6893]

What a lovely man, it’s so sad he’s in the streets, he needs a break just to recover and get back on his feet 🙏❤️

[@Daniel-jc1wd]

I have a house vacant for awhile in ohio if he wants to come back. Could provide food too...

[@sonyasunshine9403]

Share this with the creator of this channel

[@DetroitQueen74]

God bless you for trying to help

[@rachelvalenzuela9238]

U are a true great man God bless u many times

[@buffalophil3630]

Hopefully they contact you for info

[@reinalynfaris1585]

Bless your heart love

[@Savyspice]

“I wish people would allow me to touch their lives” this is so heartbreaking..

[@nickinvietnam1989]

Being a social outcast myself, and in a similar tough spot, i can say with certainty that getting yourself a dog would go a long way toward feeling less lonely.

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed

[@clarebelzart]

Bless you and a prayer for you - x

[@haythamsaleh9491]

I can feel your pain, man I wish life carries good news to us in the near future

[@angeldowns524]

God Bless his Heart. I pray he finds some peace. He touched my heart.

[@AlissasCouch]

Really breaks my heart. Poor guy I really hope he gets the help/strength he needs.

[@kristieangel5682]

Lord Jesus bless this man. I pray the Lord protects and guides him to the life he deserves. 😢

[@Vicorcivius]

Pray in one hand and shit in the other. See which one fills up faster..

[@kristieangel5682]

Mister Paul Logical Grey You will face him one day. We all will. Fact! Jesus is Lord and he loves you! Repent and believe. He is coming soon. ✝️🙌🏼👍🏼

[@justinadams5573]

You are a saint for giving these unfortunate people the chance to speak out because society doesn't want to hear what they have to say, just because they are homeless doesn't mean that they don't deserve to have their voices heard

[@everafter2611]

I'm a social outcast as well. It really made me depressed for years but I learned how to deal with it better throughout the years. It got to the point where I have no one to talk to and everyone in my inbox is nothing but work orders... It sucks

[@meinname5788]

Phoenix Chastaine you obviously dont Know what The Definition of TROLL is... ;)

[@BossModeGod]

@@meinname5788 May i haz yeo awtoegraff

[@jhonnex3338]

You are like that if you are introvert/ highly self consciouss or suffer anxiety. Hyperconnected world is too much for our brains to handle...

[@matthijsn559]

@@jhonnex3338 hey! Just curious! :) where did you got this information from? Looking forward to hear from you, thx!

[@harold9232]

You are not alone

[@caseyworley2741]

I wish I could tell him he made my day today. God bless him.

[@JDrocks4ever]

We’re so disconnected from the homeless that we don’t even know how to talk about them. They’re so foreign, it’s like we’re analyzing them like animals. “He’s so intelligent” “He’s so capable” “He’s so…” like yeah, he’s still human. Most of us have some great, admirable qualities, especially in humbling situations

[@turtleanton6539]

😊

[@canadians1982]

Thank you ❤️ you help me deal with my depression.

[@cindykarrer4524]

I could have listened to Benjamin all day long. I pray that he has his own place now and is safe. What a wonderful man he is. God Bless you Benjamin 🙏💕🙏

[@jezlanejl]

First mistake is going to LA to get back on your feet. Even with a full time job and working every hour god sends LA is rough. Everything is just so Damn expensive....

[@annacosta2939]

I live in L.A. This city is infested by hipsters and fake people.

[@fofofofo3076]

@@annacosta2939 are you planning to continue living there or moving to another state ?

[@liddlekiddle1962]

Benjamin is a really wonderful human being - so compassionate, thoughtful and peaceful. I truly wish him the best. I do believe that he will get (or already has) a good job by now and a place to live. Very smart guy. Amazing how much these stupid wars can mess somebody up so badly. May God bless him.

[@wintertime3344]

God Bless this man🙏....

[@lendersbagels01]

I hope you read this Benjamin. I know what it's like to break down and loose it all. You are a strong man and you can get to where you need to be, just don't give up. God bless you man.

[@juanap132]

Moving!...A resourceful man, obviously! Hoping and believing he will have a better life than he has right now✌💕

[@kingofdehsea]

his eyes look so empty and dejected. he's expressionless, but his body looks like it's about to collapse and his words are so powerful and prophetic. So much respect for his strength.

[@Ruth78620]

I have a son called Benjamin and watching this man in so much pain broke my heart. I hope he finds the peace he needs 💕

[@callen8908]

This man is a self aware human being and struggling. The isolation of homelessness is soul crushing. We can do better as a society

[@calithunder]

This man is taking responsibility and not pointing fingers AND he's being completely honest....he's very self aware and thats rare. I hope that attribute helps him get back on track.

[@sagek7654]

Thank you for humanizing this epidemic in our society: homelessness. What a beautiful soul this man has!

[@lizrivard474]

This man's soul is absolutely amazing & beautiful. It touches my soul and I can feel your/his sadness and I empathize with you/him. You Sir I am sending you prayers of positive vibes My 3 wishes is for Peace just like you said, I sincerely wish you the many blessings you deserve. And for your PEACE of mind. Far to many of us/people are senselessly suffering in today's world! Hugs from Southwestern Ontario Canada❤

[@geminibeast1247]

Raising a good daughter is something not even rich people can do. I'm a single father with a daughter and this guy is an inspiration.

[@mysummerdreamin30]

This guy is impressively smart. His vocabulary is pretty amazing (visceral, waylaid, etc). He served in the military, although he doesn't mention what he did for a living. I truly hope he gets connected to the help he needs. He seems like he has so much good potential to offer in this world.

[@rockworld83777]

This was so good, thank you. You helped me big time bud hang in there peaceful man . I'm praying for you peace be with you.

[@makinghay]

Thanks for putting this up for everyone to see. What a beautiful man

[@logarhythmic6859]

Almost everybody's answers for the three wishes always gets me. This guy is living on the streets, knows he needs help but his own actions are preventing him from getting better, yet one of his wishes is so that HE could be able to help OTHERS, and not the other way around.

[@Surrealist4Hire]

The man's right about one thing: we are social creatures - we need other people. If all we have is our own voice in our head we will go crazy. That's why solitary confinement is our worse punishment. We don't, however, need to be around other crazy people. To be around the right kind of people we need to be like them ourselves. Listen to people. Don't look scary. Stay clean. Smile. Hear yourself when you speak. Imagine yourself in their place.

[@JMc-ki7kq]

Please don't speak for everyone, as someone with social anxiety disorder I can tell you that being alone is healthier for me, I feel relaxed when alone and anxious when around others, socialising raises my blood pressure. My uncle has for the the most part been a loner fisherman for over 35 years and he hasn't got insane.

[@qwert12345asdfgzxcvb]

@@JMc-ki7kqIdeally, would you be 100% alone all the time? No matter what interested or sad or boring and dreadful days you have in your life, you would rather be entirely alone, that at least sometimes see a great friend who cares?

[@sk3ptik0s49]

@@JMc-ki7kq Dude I have crippling social anxiety yet loneliness is significantly eroding my mental health.

[@aguafria9565]

He wanted to continue talking, but you cut him off. Why?

[@sk3ptik0s49]

He does this with everyone that becomes too deep.

[@dw.baltimore]

I noticd most his videos are 10 minute limit

[@benbrice9343]

I think he just stops recording and redirects the conversation. Everyone has a sense of pride no matter how far down the ladder are. No one wants a video of themselves breaking down and blubbering while they are at their lowest point. I think he doesn't record it so the person can maintain some dignity in their own mind. There is nothing wrong with breaking down and crying but no one wants a video of themselves like that floating around. I also believe he doesn't want to go to far and end up exploiting or demeaning anyone. Its just my personal opinion so I could be completely wrong.

[@kermitkid1]

Because he got his content now he's onto the next

[@neharamekar7]

@@kermitkid1 exactly ! He just wants to milk their misery...make poverty porn & move on For all that content he offers them a pair of old socks

[@Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy]

I have no words. Thank you for interviewing him. We, as a people, must do better for those of us who are falling through the cracks.

[@Gina01117]

He made a difference for me today. Thank you for this video, and Thank him for his Service! 🙏🏻💪🏻🌹

[@jesusislord6412]

I want to talk to Benjamin. I'm in NY so I can't get to him ..u need to make away for individuals to help these people mark or this is all for naught almost. We want to help Get their numbers or set up something to help is connect please

[@ladytea697]

After watching these videos I always Thank God for my life. Things can always get worse. I Thank God that I never started doing drugs or alcohol. A person can stop doing drugs after many years but I feel like thats the exception to the rule. Don’t start then you’ll never have to stop. That being said, I hope Benjamin becomes an exception to the rule, a miracle just like Mark! 💜

[@dreamingawake8428]

Thank you for posting this and your project. The recessions in this country have left a lot of good people on the bottom... God bless you and this man, Benjamin.

[@cheri6360]

I think this interview touched me the most out of all the interviews you done, Mark. Thanks for doing this-to the gentleman. I thank you for serving our country and I’m sorry for all you had to witness. I’m also sorry you suffer from ptsd. Our country has let our vets down that’s a damn shame.

[@deborajh0917]

This man touches me...I believe he is the saddest man you have ever interviewed!! My heart goes out to him. May God Bless him. 🙁❤🙏 Love&Hugs

[@dewichintalee9615]

God bless u .❤amen 🙏

[@martigreene500]

He should be a 100% Disabled Veteran...that's over $3000/month. He could live modestly in the Midwest if he got clean again...he just needs to be able to file the claim. Besides the money, vets with 100% disability can get more help than others like me that aren't 100%. I can't believe how many Disabled Veterans don't get ANY benefits!

[@marthompson6924]

Did you not hear or maybe dont understand Benjamin's statement of being "stuck" Its not stuck as nowhere to turn for help, he states he knows there is help. "Stuck" with mental illness is a person cannot physically or mentally make themselves complete what seems like the smallest or logical task to a well minded person. Ben is broke so deep, you can feel it. Pray he can unstick himself enough to seek mental health care to begin the process of recovering. Unfortunately no one can do this for him and many even guided in the right direction cannot process in their minds how to accept. I cried for Ben. I am not even close to where he is in his mental state but i do know the "stuck" issue, ptsd and isolation. All we can do is hope, pray if you may for him

[@marthompson6924]

$3000 a month is so far from reality. Tops $1,200 and thats if he paid into the system.

[@karensuek1]

Josie Avery if a vet is 100% disabled he gets $3300 a month from the VA

[@marthompson6924]

@@JBS2018 MENTAL ILLNESS is what Im talking about! Doesnt matter if he got 10g a month.....Mental Illness is keeping him stuck.

[@zee7130]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmjclIqaqpyqftE Isn’t this the same guy telling a different story.

[@user-ti2ph6qb1y]

Astounding. He clearly hasn’t been talked to in a while, so his words were choppy in the beginning, typical of depression-isolation, but became gorgeously articulate, especially towards the end when he talked about his service (“I fought for nothing just like my father”) and his deep single longing of wanting to help others, and ending with genuine happiness and satisfaction for just the sight of his daughter living a better life than him? Holy wow.

[@highwind4559]

These vids are worth gold. I wish the best for every single person you meet in them. Much love!

[@wridlercrushimal5087]

You can learn more things from people like him than school books, from television or rich people...this world is going to self-destruction, and the only way to change this reality is to take a few steps back to hope for a better and different future.

[@Povole]

Can't help but think this is where I will be in a few weeks. I know what it means to go 'crazy' from isolation. I've been 'socially distanced' for years now.

[@lukewyatt4937]

I've listened to dozens and dozens, but this. THIS IS the best interview I've heard. Bawling my eyes out, feeling this man's pain, it's not his fault and he just needs some love. Humans have evolved to live with each other. It's in the nature of being human for him to feel the way he does..i just love this

[@midlandtree]

You’ve touched my life, just listening to you. God bless you brother.

[@malkaringel7864]

What a sorry state of affairs. I could just cry. We have a rich country. We shouldn't even have a homeless issue. My but it's noisy. My 💙 goes out to you man. MARK WHEN IS THE NEXT LIVE CHAT??? I WAS HOPING THIS PAST WEEKEND END SEPT

[@InvisiblePeople]

Maybe this Sunday. What stopped the last two Sunday's is where I was staying had slow wifi so I could not stream. This Sunday is my mom's birthday but I will try. Would it help if I share in advance in the community section? Please forgive that I was not able to stream last few weeks. When I travel, wifi is the big challange.

[@malkaringel7864]

Invisible People. Yes Mark, it would help if you could alert us somehow in advance. I am positive I am not the only person who looks forward with anticipation to these clips as well as the livestream. Naturally, we ustand re: your mom n your travels! Take care Mark! Thanks for all you do 👍🍀⭐

[@InvisiblePeople]

I will start adding to the community section and I'll start tweeting it out via @invisiblepeople.

[@InvisiblePeople]

That's the thing, you pay huge money for each homeless person sleeping outside. Housing homeless people saves on average $20k per year per homeless person. Multiply that buy the number of homeless people and it's billions of dollars in savings each year. Work hard - have a good life - save lives and save tax dollars - your tax dollars by housing people.

[@InvisiblePeople]

Actually, Utah is not that the programs didn't work. The challenge was two things 1) we left the front door open. Because of the affordable housing crisis, more people are becoming homeless than we can help get out of homelessness. 2) the person that championed housing first in Utah retired. When that happened, other people took controll and everything went backward. Sadly, the higher you get to the top of homeless services the more egos there are. Truth is housing homeless people does save lives and it saves money. Watch invisiblepeople.tv/housingfirst

[@jeneanpowell3159]

Dear God please bless someone with the means to help this man, he does not belong on the streets. He fought for our country and has a huge chance of dying in our streets. I'm beside myself looking at the humanity!

[@angyt1070]

Smart dude. Self aware and a giving beautiful soul. I wish him all the best for help and a brighter future. 🙏♥️

[@qammararshad6891]

God bless you .. Amen

[@philmisen12]

God bless this man. Hope his life is taking a positive turn

[@GennaEllis]

Wow what a sweet man, thank you for sharing 💗💗

[@changeisgood7797]

Love and blessing to this man. I hope he has found his path home and is healing.

[@veryblesseddana6529]

I wish I could give you a hug! Thanks Soo much for what you have done! Crying God feel you too! For some reason if all videos this one has touched me the most;!

[@mollyschultz2331]

We need an update on this man . And I pray he gets some help. Gosh he is a veteran !! He should not be on the streets .

[@RabelFibal1]

For the first time in my life, I am homeless at 54...30 year job, normal life, but am feeling that isolation...not good. It's a test to the human spirit. You can take more than you think, and have the capacity for compassion and mercy. Look forward to His kingdom to come.

[@parambakshi858]

Prayers and good wishes for him 🙏

[@PoutinePete]

These videos have really opened my eyes, my mind AND my heart.

[@johngrober6244]

Hope you get up,keep fighting💕💕💕

[@happy-chanchan]

Go to Thailand or Taiwan to have a job as a language teacher and a girl friend. He will have a decent life there with respect from local people. I truly wish he can recover from deep depression and can ride Kawasaki motorbike.

[@vincentvanwyk5522]

You do need a celta and degree now. But China will take u on with no celta.

[@sapodilla25]

Absolutely. Trying to find a meaningful life in los Angeles just seems counterintuitive. But I guess the likelihood of finding someone who can help you there is higher.

[@suzesmith782]

Thank You for making my day better.

[@rpvas5158]

this man is so beautiful. i hope hes doing well now

[@jonu5336]

I guess this is how to make America great again.This is how the government thanks soldiers for their service ,what a sin

[@klwthe3rd]

Yep. All those Republicans that say they care and love the troops but behind their backs cut their VA benefits and medical care.

[@lagatitabruja]

Book Snake lol talk about generalizing. You know two veterans and you make blanket statements about everyone. Get a clue homelessness is at an all time high.

[@cosmicblooms]

This dude chose to be homeless. He left his family and chose to give his stuff away to do drugs. I don’t see how that is the governments fault.

[@heathert5455]

@@klwthe3rd Both Political sides are corrupt as hell and both are whores of the Federal Reserve and big Banks. While all these limp wristed cucks are bitching about things like race and toxic masculinity, they fail to notice what the real issues are...we are all being pit against one another so we don't notice what really is going on. The corruption on both sides of the political spectrum would make Jerry Springer faint. Sadly, the turd flinging between the liberals and the conservatives will continue until the human race goes extinct. The human race is insane because we never learn from the past and we keep doing the same thing but expect different results. Look at the politics of history from around the world... you'll notice some similarities.

[@ameliaflowers9836]

Aurelia Astrea 💖

[@susanbrown2909]

America and the uk,and I believe now Australia should start helping theses people..after all they are a human beings. No one should be without a home,it’s in humane to allow this to happen. After all everyone’s important.

[@valerief1231]

I know it’s a long way out since this video was uploaded but just so you know, there is a lot of love out here and I’m sending as much good energy as I can your way dear.

[@BobTheBuilderr]

He seems like such a nice and very caring guy. I pray for his future and i hope he landed on his feet and is staying in contact with his daughter. God Bless Him. 🙏🙏🙏

[@saralicious1983]

God bless you

[@saralicious1983]

+Phoenix Chastaine it's human beings fault, why do some have so much and some have so little? it's not God's fault human beings are disgusting parasitic morons who make others miserable. God is real and so is my love for him, the reason you wrote back is because you probably have a hole in your soul that needs filled with love, so I pray in Jesus name you can find that love cause it's not my problem ✌

[@PM-mf8wd]

The homeless situation in LA is confronting...largely why Venice Beach hasnt been cleaned up because the homeless would have no where to go

[@catmp3]

what a genuine guy. im so sad for him

[@queentinadoire6931]

You are never alone. God bless you.