Melissa 70 Wheelchair Homeless Blues Widow

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Cashapp $LostInPhoenix
Phoenix, Arizona

[@Jaybird209]

We’re sending billions and billions of dollars to Ukraine and other countries but we have our elderly who’ve worked over 40 years out on the streets living like this, something isn’t right in this country! Those billions of dollars could go a long way to help our own! God bless this poor lady.

[@StefSchaap-r7e]

In the Netherlands it is the same😢

[@MartaLinck]

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT💯💯🎯

[@glindawilson4195]

Jaybird you are so right! Veterans with no place to stay, elderly begging for food. It's crazy. Good comment😊👍

[@darrenivak4536]

That's a really stupid thing to say, if that's the best suggestion you have maybe you could just keep your mouth shut and not say anything, both situations need help and we should just all help

[@Jaybird209]

@@darrenivak4536 you’re a liberal fuk! Obviously you don’t give 2 fuks about the USA! You keep silent little pup

[@nancyoyola1562]

This breaks my heart. She should not be out on the streets. It’s really ashamed that she’s not enjoying her golden years. God bless her.

[@kellyschellenberger-foster682]

Golden years... unless you made 6 figures your whole working life there are no golden years!! I'm struggling more now then I ever did while working!

[@8ofwands300]

She has children. She has options.

[@ChristinaUniverse-lq1ex]

Sadly "golden years" is a bit of a myth

[@nosyb948]

I pray Melissa’s family see this video & reach out to her. 🙏🏻

[@VanessaAldanayessi]

Me too❤

[@ATTENTIONSLUTTomblinRiffle]

M9re fam do know so greedy , most x family using your identity on their crap y u o. THe streets..😢

[@petratuccino717]

They must know. Don't they visit or have her over??? Sad

[@annieann6347]

I hope so to.

[@Doreen-k7z]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Gordiecakes24]

There is NO damn way I would ever let my mom be homeless out there!!! This hurts 😢

[@leilanidupree5922]

I know right ....

[@evelina3075]

No way !!!

[@carolemouallem2558]

I don't understand this situation. How, just how do her sons not see this and reach out??

[@sharonwoodard5038]

You are right! No way in hell would I let my mom suffer. Every situation is diffrent. So not my place to judge.❤

[@meled5801]

EXACTLY i was thinking the same theres no way i would let that happen, my mum would be in my house with the kids.

[@CristinaaaCC]

It really touches me and hits harder seeing the elderly on the street and addicted. God bless this 70 year old woman and her sweet soul 🙏🏼

[@jennifer9558]

Please buy Melissa a meal on me 🙏🏼💜 Please believe in yourself you are worthy of a bright serene life. Sending love and prayers from Boston Mass

[@aimeepatalano7820]

You have a very kind heart ♥️ I also live in Massachusetts…western Massachusetts

[@jennifer9558]

@@aimeepatalano7820 Thank you! To me kind is the only way to be 🙏🏼💜

[@isurvivedscammy3109]

​@@aimeepatalano7820 me to Western Massachusetts.

[@BigMamou367]

Helping your parent is what your supposed to do.

[@VickiBrowne-yk4co]

Not all parents are worth helping! Lots are the scum of the earth!

[@BigMamou367]

@@VickiBrowne-yk4co I went through that I have PTSD from my childhood. I had to forgive 7 x 70.

[@melanieiwasko6010]

Such a sweet lady. I hope the best for her❤

[@rb5043]

Melissa, go to any hospital. If you have problems with breathing or anything. Once they check you in. There will be a social worker that can help you. You may get in a long term skilled facility or will find an independent home. You don’t belong in the streets. Please be careful out there. God bless you.

[@ottomobile64]

Looks like she just got out of the hospital.

[@Nicole-kg9hu]

Please take this donation for Melissa, this strong, selfless, smart beautiful woman Thanks!

[@dianeostertag244]

Bless this woman's heart ❤ this is so sad I turn 63 on Wednesday and I couldn't imagine being homeless. God plz watch over Melissa ❤❤❤

[@sheerbornand3097]

This is super sad, if she is receiving a small pension and SSI, she could go into a board and care facility that is a licensed facility that gives you three meals a day gives you your medication they have activities and although some of them are not the best it is better than the streets and she can still come and go as she pleases as long as she comes backin the evening. She seems like a very intelligent and nice lady.

[@JFEnterprize]

Won’t let you in until clean tho

[@nancywareham979]

She is such a sweetheart. It breaks my heart that she is out on the street. She is so intelligent And wise. God please provide comfort ,peace, and keep her safe.

[@-MissMia-]

My heart just broke for this lady💔 Praying she finds a safe place to rest when she’s tired, food when she’s hungry, and the strength to carry on.

[@rachelgongaware7657]

Elderly do not belong on the streets. She really needs to reach out to her kids. Melissa, you will not be burdening your children. Don't you want to be a part of your grandchildren's lives? She doesn't deserve to be living like this. Prayers for Melissa to reach out to someone for help.

[@Rrenae234]

She chooses to be on streets and do hard core drugs

[@DeeLytes]

She’s a sweetheart I hope her kids see this.

[@loveme4ever0]

I would love to help her. I’m a single mom with two extra bedrooms outside of downtown phoenix. If you can reach back out to her I would be more than happy to provide a room for free as long as needed. My name is Nikki(:

[@Rrenae234]

And you’ll let her smoke blues and meth in your house as well ?? Crazy 🤪

[@nojudgementherewithtishross]

So kind of you. Has anyone reached out to you about your offer for her?

[@graceusa3942]

You are amazing. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@petratuccino717]

So very kind and sweet! Please make sure she is not in contact with her dealers as she might bring trouble to your home. There's a reason her children aren't taking her in. Please be careful ❤God Bless you!

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Please tell her to go to social security, she can probably draw her husband’s social security. It is probably more than 800.00.

[@Rrenae234]

So she can buy more drugs ha yeah great idea

[@abreezycreation]

@art

[@lesiaeades8701]

Yep that's true , but I wonder if she can recieve that now or would she have to wait for a certain about of time ??

[@skinsnation4404]

I wonder what the missing parts to her story is? Where do her kids think she is?? Something isn’t adding up. I wish her the best. Nobody should have to live in the street, let alone the vulnerable 😢

[@kellyschellenberger-foster682]

I feel her pain.. I'm going to be 66yo and if it weren't for my son I'd be on the streets.. there's no places that I can afford after working all my life!

[@skinsnation4404]

How long have you been retired? And god bless your son

[@denagoodman8155]

This woman is very intelligent, I am in hopes her life becomes less stressful and finds some place good to live 😢

[@leneyorozco9521]

Wow !!!! I hope her kids see this... Prayers to this lady ❤

[@jenniferg9641]

So sad. What a sweet soul. I wish she would let her kids help her out if they are willing to help. She deserves it. ❤

[@daisyinthewild]

So much wisdom I hope her children see this and go help Mama out... Ma'am if you see this know that we as children know our parents are our responsibility after a certain age please reach out to them ❤

[@lilraache]

I hope my mom would never feel like a burden. I would take her in no questions asked. My heart goes out to her. I pray her situation gets better.

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

This breaks my heart. I don’t understand how we can give illegals everything but we have elderly and vets on the street. What has America become.

[@carmenmunguia480]

💯 TRUE FACTS

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

Crapmerica

[@tinam708]

The ppl from the other countries do not get help from our country. They have to follow the same protocols the disabled and the elderly have to follow.

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

@@tinam708 They have come to this country and have been put up in four and five star hotels, provided meals, given debit cards, ssi, insurance and phone. What do you mean we don’t give to people here illegally? Please explain

[@juceelucee2841]

@@tinam708 Open your eyes please I am living in a city that has been invaded by illegals and they are given everything yet the homeless and veterans are living on the streets. They are causing havac daily and have caused many car accidents including the school bus accident that killed a child, SO get a clue don't believe the lies on TV. Do some research for yourself.

[@janegarcia4347]

Omg!. This is too sad. She is so sweet. God pls protect her

[@joannhunter4704]

This is so sad. I think she’s addicted too. She may not want to quit and that’s why she won’t contact her kids.

[@janetferrell1634]

I agree 100%

[@Nicole-kg9hu]

Please take my donation and help this incredibly smart, selfless, strong woman.

[@testsforchuckecheeses9514]

She's such a smart lady great interview

[@laureradloff3804]

Melissa, love has no boundaries . Your children can care for you and their children both. Its what makes us human. Your kids deserve to have an opinion on your state of affairs. Let them help you please.

[@abreezycreation]

Please keep interviewing this women so her family can see this!!!!!!

[@deliasoberano8397]

What a great interview. God bless her

[@trinawaynemccrory1623]

Her children should help her…I don’t understand why she doesn’t want her children to be in her life…

[@Diane-ne4oq]

I think it's more to it then she saying. Might be some burnt wounds and they done with her. She still doing drugs and rather stay in street😢

[@daniellewilliams8899]

She doesn’t want to burden them.

[@simplyme9016]

​@@gill8779This.

[@angelablaney4575]

Hi Melissa, can your doctor signpost you to some care package!? I hope you can get some help! ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@maryannesentkowski181]

I feel the same way about her children helping her. That’s their duty she took care of them.

[@RM-zb9xl]

Melissa is a sweetie, she seemed so touched with the blessing bag - Shorty is Awesome 😎 - thank you for helping her Art, Big healing HUG and good Energy to Melissa. I hope she finds safety, and happiness 💐

[@shirleyelliott9848]

What a lovely lady, something is so wrong that we have people like her in this situation. Why has society totaly lost compasion and understanding, just beyond me its truely a sad sad situation. I wish her love hope and compasion for the future.

[@kimberlymiller655]

Bless her !!!! She really needs help Phoenix

[@MrsYoung1989]

This Breaks my heart I could never allow my mom or grandma to be homeless. If I have a roof over my head she would to. WE Will BE IN THERE LIKE SARDINES IN A CAN

[@ItalianQueen610]

This is what really hurts my soul. America will help all these other people from other countries but will have a 70 year old American woman homeless. .. breaks my heart, she needs a go fund me, I would donate. She does NOT belong on the streets periodt... God plz bless this lady. In Jesus name I pray 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💜💛💜🇮🇹👑💋

[@lucysspot9208]

Ahhhhh Melissa..... Please tell her Lucy from Jimmy Jack's I say hi...I haven't seen her in awhile..... She's good people....

Very wise lady.

[@kimberlymaxwell1977]

As a behavioral health nurse this breaks my heart! I don’t believe granny is telling the full story. It’s looks like she would rather deflect rather than tell what’s really going on. I really hate she is in the situation and I hope she can own up to what’s really going on so she can get the help she need. I know things happen with families but, I have a hard time believing her kids is “ letting “ their 70 y/o be out there in the street like this. Sad situation 😢 12:38

[@veecarr]

Well the end of video explains it 🙏🏽

[@VickiBrowne-yk4co]

Granny...how rude!

[@russellm7530]

Hahaha, well I'm 56 and I started learning several years ago in my late forties that my whole family especially my mother have been very narcissistic psychopathic neglectful and abusive to me my whole life, theyve stolen a family and home from me and left me for dead throughout my life ever since I was a child. They're all living fine healthy happy lives especially my mother and always have, I guess my mother is about seventy four now, she was eighteen when I was born. This lady in the video looks much worse and older than my mom. My family especially my mother are bad, really bad, I don't know about this lady but just because someone is old doesn't necessarily mean they're good or deserve any car . My mother and most of my relatives should have been punished or put away somewhere decades ago.

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

She is such a wonderful soul. She is Selfless.

[@sophieWright-di8xn]

She is so sweet bless her

[@tucsonwilly]

This makes no sense. She should be in emergency housing.!

[@Rrenae234]

That’s cause she does drugs and choose to live street life , just cause she’s old doesn’t mean she can’t fool you , old isn’t a Pass

[@deana726]

What is wrong with you?

[@dianewood4799]

This is heartbreaking 💔 😢. Continuous prayers and positive thoughts for your recovery and safety. 🙏❤️🙏

[@Anita-zf9re]

She seems like a very sweet lady and very smart ❤️.

[@tererichardson5418]

This is heartbreaking. I just lost my mother three months ago. She was 71. I would’ve been so upset if she was in the situation and didn’t let me know. I’m praying for you.

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Praying for her.

[@janbak2306]

I surely hope her children see this and come to get her💝

[@Toni-jq5mm]

This is sad thank you Art you are an angel 😇😇

[@jonicarr6294]

Bless her sweetheart 🙏💕🙏💕

[@pattynellis7347]

What about senior housing

[@deborahdore5921]

Somebody please contact me about this old woman I'm an old woman too I can help her

[@rebeccastreet1563]

She’s on blues…

[@ottomobile64]

What are “blues”?

[@Rrenae234]

@@rebeccastreet1563and ? Take her to rehab than

[@AnnetteZaragoza-tq2bc]

I work with the elderly most of them think they bother their adult children and I’m not going to lie, I have seen adult children do get bothered by their elderly parents. It made me realize that I have to definitely invest more in retirement because I don’t want to bother mine when I’m old

[@terrywalkley]

Oh that poor old lady what is wrong with USA.She needs to move to Australia we would have her housed.

[@boganshazz821]

Sadly, at this point homelessness is at such critical levels, we in Adelaide have a fair share of homeless elderly. Fortunately our war on drugs isn't as desperate but housing is in a shocking state. They cleared all the trust homes, greedy developers replaced them with boxes that are the only entry into housing ownership for the younger generation.

[@janetferrell1634]

I was terrified of the prospect of this being my reality. I got clean 3 1/2 years ago,so that this wouldnt happenen to me. God bless you Melissa. I will pray you find your way.

[@padutch9107]

Thank you to Art for doing these interviews so we know what is going on out there.... You are like a first-line reporter....out there in the reality of things....

[@susanwarner8901]

I believe when you can recognize an outstanding strong and beautiful soul despite her pain and suffering in hardship, it humbles even the most hardened of hearts, you are a fine example of this, Melissa. I have no doubt if you could save just one young soul from a terrible addiction then your reward will be achieved before you rest in peace next to your beloved husband in Heaven. Until then, I will be praying and hoping you get an apartment you so deserve to finish your last years living with Security and comfortably. God bless this wonderful lady Melissa 🙏

[@aznaturegirl]

I pray her family sees this and rescues her. She's not on the street because she's an addic....she needs help. Please GOD...SAVE THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.

[@barbaracarmichiel7369]

I hope her sons see this and are in a position to get her off the streets and the drugs.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@starrperry6395]

This was an awesome vlog and should make people sit up and take note. And you never know someone’s story of how they ended up homeless. Art, you make me cry a lot.

[@Dianeayr]

So very sad, I hope somebody from her family sees this. Nobody should see their mother living like this.

[@sunshinencoastlines]

God bless her. ❤

[@terrywalkley]

God bless Shorty

[@jackiev2797]

Wish I could give her the biggest hug 😪

[@tracysheck7862]

By heart hurts for her she needs to be resting in a home safe to live out her years god bless her

[@mariesrodriguez8680]

God bless, no senior especially in a wheelchair should be homeless.

[@oliviad3114]

This is heartbreaking to watch!!

[@SEANPOL203]

God bless her, so sad that an old person ends up like this

[@marlenbayona9904]

Bless her heart ! She can put herself in a nursing home . At least they’ll feed her , shower and have a bed 🛏️

[@suzyd2361]

@@marlenbayona9904 How can she put herself in a nursing home? They are not free and having known someone who had to go into a nursing home because of her health, it isn't always a good choice. You are often treated worse than being on the street. Even if you can afford it, if you don't have a family member or a good advocate, you may not fair well. My friend could afford it and she had a daughter and sister as advocates and still had to be moved at least three times due to the treatment/lack of attention and conditions of the home itself. If you are planning to depend on a nursing home in your old age, don't. You need to start planning for your winter years when you get your first job. My husband and I were just average income people but we made sure to plan for old age. You cannot forsee all your needs but you will be in a much better place. I have a feeling that this lady may be to proud and to sick to really search and ask for the help that probably could get.

[@TerriW1203]

Section 8? My mil pays cheap rent by the ocean. She moved to a state where there wasn't any waiting list (N. Dekota) and transfered it to California. This sweet woman needs to let her pride go and ask for help. She doesn't want her kids to know she uses drugs. Stop running mama! Your kids probably could use some help watching the kids. I also saw some avoiding with the pill issues which stems from shame. She's strong and needs to put her energy at home and work on her life and her boys would probably help and be angry that she didn't tell them she needed help. I find it hard to believe they dont know anything after 2 years of their dad dying. Pride. Big hugs!

[@UniquelySustainable]

Honestly a lot of elder people on the streets who have children have done something unforgivable to them or burned all their bridges. Adult children are not clueless to elderly parents circumstance if they are in contact with them, especially after one dies. And why would a good parent in a good relationship with their kid not want help from them? It isn't a burden to keep your mother off the street, it is an expected responsibility. No doubt there was a disgusting rent increase but I wonder what else is being left out. I believe she should receive government help and not be on the streets no matter what happened. No one should be living like this but especially a disabled senior.

[@anitacoffey-b5j]

It makes me so sad that this senior citizen and lovely woman is on drugs and homeless! It isn't right, it's an injustice! She has worked all her life and she gets minimal funds to survive on. Please pray that God will give her a brighter future with hope, joy and love. Her children need to step up and do the right thing, which is to take care of their mother. Blessings and prayers for sweet Melissa!♥

[@terrywalkley]

No family no hope Please!!She needs hope .

[@DonnaRiggs-tt3hn]

And this is what they call living the American dream hu. You know the rest of the story. Bless everyone who is out there struggling and going through this.

[@lindas5719]

This woman is so sharp! I hate that she is in this predicament. I bet her 2 sons are amazing humans. It makes me sad that she won’t reach out to them for help. 😢

[@daniellewilliams8899]

This is so sad. I understand she doesn’t want to burden her kids but she really needs to call them. I took care of my mom for years

[@CeciliaLimon-ds9vd]

How do we send her something?

[@CeciliaLimon-ds9vd]

How do we send her something if you don't mind me asking?

[@azgirl4134]

There is absolutely no way her kids do not know her situation. Either that or they have no contact with her. I wonder if they require her to be clean and she doesn’t want to be? Very sad. This is sickening. There is nothing my mom could do where I wouldn’t have her in my home.

[@louisetringham5830]

Don’t judge everyone has a different story. Blessings to all that are suffering.

[@lisapacheco1231]

🙏 for Melissa too

[@patriotmem2645]

The bible tells us to honor our mother and father... Melissa's kids need to know what kind of life she's living.. she's not a stupid person by a long shot, just a widow who got the world taken away from her... she needs help Lord... sweet lady.

[@Melly.K11]

I hope you come across Melissa again, to see how she is doing. If you do, please tell her to reach out to her children. I would be devastated if I found out my mother was in this situation, and didn't tell me out of concern that it would interrupt my life. My own mother hid the fact she was diagnosed with cancer from my brother, because he was going through a hard time. She wouldn't let us tell him. When he finally found out, she was done treatment, but it almost broke him. Not because she had cancer, but because the worst could have happened and he wouldn't have known that her time with us could have been cut short. This woman doesn't belong on the street, especially not at this stage in her life.

[@audreyola5337]

This is so sad a 70year old lady out on the streets on her own 😢melissa is such a sweet kind and caring lady i wish her family would find her and take her into their home of even if they all helped to get her a one bedroom apartment this world is so wrong 💔this beautiful lady should not be living on the streets i pray for melissa to get the help she needs, she deserves to be in her home comfortable after being working and raising her family most of her life this is not right😔God help melissa to get some help away from the streets sending Prayers,love and blessings IJN Amen🙏💚✌🍀

[@SFVGIRL]

What about social security and her kids helping?

[@Nala1026]

I am 67 living in Canada it is not easy living on a fixed income but living on the streets that is just cruel to seniors

[@Cal619Guy]

horrible children for not checking on their mother. we only got one mom in this world.

[@geena2712]

Maybe she wasn't a good mother..

[@Cal619Guy]

@@geena2712 she says she was but who knows...

[@geena2712]

@nicolemartin914 I wasn't pointing fingers it was my opinion and if she was a good mom why wouldn't her kids come looking for her I call my mom everyday even though she wasn't the best mom but I still check on her!!

[@karmaisreal7586]

Very sad to see elderly people out there . Our government needs to do better with housing our own people. Praying for her 🙏🏼

[@chriswatson6565]

I don’t understand how her boys don’t know what’s happening to her she’s been on the streets over two years , she’s a sweet lady and deserves better .

[@StacieWooddavis-bl6dl]

I know her she's good people wish I could help her why don't the state help her i los my husband and i know how she feels my heart goes out to her god be with her god bless 😢💚🙏

[@skyloveup]

Melissa💐🙏🌻

[@deborahdore5921]

I'm so sorry for you you should come to Louisiana you can get in housing very quickly here

[@darrenivak4536]

Thanks shorty it was really needed, we need you in the game shorty, never say never motherfuker, I'll always be rooting for you two girls

[@lindagilbertson7488]

Heartbreaking

[@MartaLinck]

All the comments on here are spot on🎯

[@nodramamomma2777]

I couldn't watch the whole thing.😢😢😢

[@danni8604]

She sounds just like Amber…that voice!

[@karinbook5020]

She has sons and grandkids? I don’t understand where they think she’s living. I call my mom every day. I don’t understand. 😢

[@petratuccino717]

So sad! I think there is more to it why her kids don't take her in. I would take my Mom in unconditionally ❤❤❤

[@julieprj9225]

I hope family will help her, your children can look after her and their kids.