Paradise Lost: Homeless woman living at Ft. Lauderdale airport -- and she's not alone

The South Florida housing crisis has residents living on the edge. The prices of homes, apartments, insurance, and condo assessments keep going up and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. They look like tired travelers waiting for a flight. But take a closer look. These people are actually homeless and they are living inside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

[@nirrti7]

The part about the lady getting fired because her employers found out she was homeless is just plain evil.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

She is most likely lying and doesn’t really want to work

[@DeploraBill59]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 lol, yeah, well, she had to take a lot of breaks to feed and check on her cat. I guess the employer expected her to work for 8 hours. Damn that employer!

[@isaaca6445]

​@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484rationalising your inability for compassion.

[@Paul-e5q9b]

Absolutely 💯

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

@@isaaca6445 I don’t care if you rationalize a fart …I said what I said ! ZERO compassion for able bodied adults.

[@ExcuseMyPretty]

The part that broke me was when she said she lost her late husbands ashes when she lost her storage unit💔

[@prodigalpriest]

And sadly the ashes would've gone into the trash. The urn would likely have been sold.

[@living4muhcats289]

u believe anything...

[@anthonydowling3356]

Ashes mean nothing .Memories is all we have .

[@NukeChina-k2b]

Wanna buy some swamp land in Florida

[@McTaco]

I think most people that win the storage unit at auction would be more than happy to return the ashes.

[@jasonkowens6820]

Being fired for being homeless is beyond heartless. Once you give them a job give them 5 months to find a permanent address or something don't fire them for what they're trying to get out of.

[@B1Speech]

They didn’t fire her for being homeless.She is lying for sympathy…She isn’t going to tell you why she really got fired, then people won’t fell sorry for her..If she was fired for being homeless, she would have sued them and been kicked out of airport..This woman has a Gambling or Drug addiction.

[@jasonkowens6820]

@@B1Speech I'm sure she has an addiction just like the rest of society but you need an address to have most jobs or to at least to apply for one. Most shelters and places of help provide a place for the homeless to send to.. this woman probably didn't know

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

This lady is lying ..I also see she wears that arm band sometimes to appear slightly disabled …she has no intentions of actually holding down a job and is hoping someone gives her a free house ….if she were truly truly in need she wouldn’t have a laptop still

[@anthonydowling3356]

@@B1Speech You presume a lot .

[@jasonkowens6820]

@@anthonydowling3356 Pot calling the kettle black, you challenge the premise of the whole video.. Do you work at HR at that airport, if not how the heck do you know they didn't fire her for being homeless as the video states?

[@Dragonchild444-jo9jm]

I’m homeless because of Fort Lauderdale too! My rent went from $1600 to $2500 couldn’t afford that even with three jobs 😞 I moved out of Florida thinking it would be better somewhere else but living in a tent hiding in the woods away from authorities now bc even they’ll kick you out of places or tell you to go to shelters that are full already… America 🇺🇸 is very sad now

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

So are you employed or do you just live in the woods and be in the internet all day

[@jcsgrl359]

What would be her address if she was employed, Truth? The second tree on the right😒

[@wristcandy5451]

I was also homeless for a short while and I pray for you, respects from South Africa

[@songoftheblackunicorn666]

Have you tried getting a lands pass and going nomad. That worked for me and my bird Izzy for 3.5 years

[@songoftheblackunicorn666]

​@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484that's kinda like saying do you actually go out there and visit camps and see the whole picture or do you just troll comments about being houseless. There are no cookie cutter solutions for these issues. I am in a huge house as a caretaker right now. But the second anything happens to my Grandma who has congestive heart failure and dementia my entire existence is life in a crv outfitted as a micro RV with six birds all over again

[@landrecce]

I hope this story leads to someone helping her and her cat! 🙏✨️💖

[@Fuxerz]

If she was an illegal alien, she would have it all. So sad indeed. Americans last in line for real help.

[@ronniemead805]

Wonder why she did not buy a cheap SUV when she arrived. Many people are living in their cars these days.

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

I want to donate to her. But how?? Can’t contact the airport because it would give her away.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

@@Thaddeus-ml8if go to the airport

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 Lol. NO.

[@jilla-dr9hu]

This is a prime example of how not all homeless people are drunks and addicts and walking around the streets strung out and filthy. People tend to have that image when it comes to the homeless and it’s not always the case. People looses their job and housing and are forced in the realm of homelessness. Having to be in survival mode 24/7/365 is absolutely exhausting

[@damonthomas2975]

The other problem is people demonizing alcoholics and addicts when literally the exact same solution is needed.

[@CC-si3cr]

looses = lose

[@sandyrose2398]

This should not be happening in Rich America. I felt so bad watching her living in the airport -- multiplied by tens of thousands more like her. Nowhere to go - and no one cares!!!!

[@louniece1650]

And the migrants keep pouring in non-stop. Thanks, Biden.

[@sarashattuck4022]

People don't have food so they eat drugs instead because drugs are cheaper than food now.

[@dianabeurman364]

I HOPE THINGS GET BETTER FOR HER. WHAT A GREAT CAT SHE HAS.

[@darleneachille491]

Such a cutie

[@deirdrekiely6187]

Hope?? Like rent prices will go down. Give me a break.

[@Chrisss2112]

@@deirdrekiely6187ok Karen, calm down

[@wa1ufo]

My guess is things will only get worse.

[@evilborg]

had a job but fired for being homeless...... how stupid

[@lisa9867]

And they say nobody wants to work.

[@minipham6524]

Agree 100% as long is you doing your job and do it well i dont think they would fire you, sorry but this is none sense, i don't believing what she said, if they really fired her because of homeless she can take them to court..

[@roamiblu1833]

@@minipham6524 Yeah, how old are you? If you don't have an address jobs will not hire you. It is a legal requirement to have a physical address for tax purposes.

[@shanicegrande8631]

i’m so sorry 😢 where are u currently i want to send u money for a gym subscription. there u can utilize the showers and bathrooms and they have 24-hour access. then get a job at mcdonald’s. eventually finance a cheap car (if You are able.), because it’s cheaper than an apartment and u can get around and sleep in it. then eventually you can be able to get an apartment.

[@Im_Monique]

Lets not judge bc we dont know the entire story bc ANYBODY can be in this situation.

[@manuellujan5625]

2 years ago i took in a Homeless man that we knew lived down the street from our small ranch (TX) we knew he was homeless for a few months living in an abandoned house. I took over to our land and asked him if he wanted to do small yard work and he could stay in a small one room rv we had. I eventually had to sell the RV months later but what i did instead was let him stay inside my house.... Until we were able to get him home assistance...sometimes people just need a little help guys. Ps. Only my immediate family knew i never told friends or posted i was doing that none of that stuff. Help people without seeking recognition

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Amen.

[@drunkensquirrel7545]

On the Last Day, you'll hear these sweetest words - "Well done, my Faithful Servant." 🙏🏽

[@BranDawg81]

@@drunkensquirrel7545or, “your wife screaming because she’s been SA, and you’re next!

[@_oly_241]

It's nice you did that, and it worked out . I had a coworker who took someone in and he was completely taken advantage of...cost him a lot of money

[@manuellujan5625]

@_oly_241 I can definitely see how that might happen to someone. I was very very straightforward with the person I let into my home. Also you have to know how to read people and their personality. To make sure you aren't dealing with a Homeless person that got to that point because of unresponsible actions. ( a dangerous person). My friend (became a friend) happened to be a responsible person that just needed a bit of help. He always did his best to clean my house, clean outside etc. He was in a wheelchair and well I could feel his sincerity in his actions but yeah definitely pay attention to what type of person you are helping. One sign of crazy shit and call the police no matter what to help resolve that matter.

[@bakerstreet101]

Getting scammed for $3,500 when you are already in dire straits is about as bad as it gets. I hope karma will get those scammers.

[@LunaBobbi]

This is very upsetting. The fact that she did not get rid of her kitty shows she is a good person. I swear if I had money I would help this lady. 🥺😭

[@thoughtzbytreee]

Why did they ask her to record her struggle instead of helping her get on her feet? ❤

[@kushking949]

yeah wtf news is not your friend @@thoughtzbytreee

[@esterrios3998]

Me too!

[@jayfloramusic]

When you're alone, you need someone with you, else you feel depressed. It's good that she keeps the cat with her.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

​@@thoughtzbytreee Making this public is helping. Maybe they're also giving her food.

[@sirobin171]

As a Broward tax payer, and paying absurd property taxes I think the county should help these people, instead they piss our money away.

[@containedhurricane]

The US citizens have been paying for Israelis' universal healthcare and military equipment

[@ZehraOzkan-kl9hv]

Same here agree and her cat is so precious 🥹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Chicago48]

The Fed govt should build public housing. Instead they're doing the opposite. They're tearing them down. We need public housing, low rent housing. Even if it's just a SRO hotel type public housing. Millions of dollars going overseas and nothing for our people. That poor woman is probably a psycho by now. She's lost all mental normalness.

[@bjvu9460]

LOl. 360 billion to Ukraine and another 140 to the jews but cant take care of their own. Not to mention the illegals who they put up in hotel and make sure they are comfy. This is a country I put the uniform on for and quickly took it off!!! America has no soul and all they think about is wars, which country can they destroy, how to make the rich richer and how to abuse the dumb poor

[@Macky1101]

If the US would divest 1% of their military and weapons spending and help build affordable housing, there would be no homelessness. The US needs to stop ruling the world.

[@svenf1]

This story needs nationwide attention! Many homeless citizens ended up in the cruel vicious circle over just one mistake, and oftentimes not even that.

[@00SecretAgent]

A millionaire is only three bad days away from the same boat... Protect your assets and everything you have ever worked for..!

[@dave46459]

DONT FEEL SORRY FOR HER CRAPPY CHOICES

[@dave46459]

​@@00SecretAgentwrong

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

@@dave46459Something is wrong with a person who has no compassion for others. They are usually narcissistic or sociopathic, no empathy.

[@bovinebeautymoo2884]

The majority of people have unending compassion for others… But many are also NOT going to be angry or even upset over the situation they now find themselves in… Leaving a State to move to another State, ESPECIALLY with a ‘Special Needs’ Child and not only that, but leaving with only $15,000 is just Stupid and extremely irresponsible. I get the fresh start, as I too became a Widow with 2 young children at the time, and too wanted a “fresh start” but I ALSO knew that my finances would NOT allow me to move, find a job, housing, etc with little to no money! And the unnecessary expense of renting a Storage Unit is very irresponsible. Also the “Guaranteed” job is also irresponsible… cause NOTHING in Life, especially a Job is Irresponsible. And I also want to point out that if the Ashes were important.. THAT is what she should have with her, not a Cat! And I LOVE ❤️ cats. And also feel more sorry for an Animal that is put into situations by VERY poor choices of their Owners!! Bottom Line: Everyone DIES You CANT have a “Fresh Start” WITHOUT doing every possible scenario AND enough money to sustain you for a number of months for necessary items: car, rent, food, electricity, etc. And not many places in Florida have a good Public Transportation … the majority of the State is not set up “Urban” individuals… it is more of a Retirement, Family and Young People. But saying all that, its doesnt mean an average, single, non educated, average income person cant live there, they can… But they ALSO need to research where they are moving and how they can live there without too much struggle.

[@jennimontalvan]

She needs a gofundme account asap. Poor lady I would totally help her if I had my own house 🥺😭

[@styphlynne8253]

Thousands in our state (freezing) right now & USA doesn't help their own!

[@terriann3031]

I've noticed all these posts that "I would help but..." They mean nothing.

[@jennimontalvan]

@@terriann3031 agreed. Can you help?

[@phillyangel3515]

It's a shame she's still going to church and they can't help her, but will have no problem passing around the offering plate. This is happening every day and to hard working people. It also doesn't help since many people can pay rent but are being told they need to make 3x the amount. Not to mention the boarder crises, immigrants are coming here and are first in line for expedited benefits and free housing, very unfair.

[@jmar8507]

They may not have known before this report came out. I have a chronic illness but hid it for years because even though people are kind they can't always understand what someone else is going through and truly it's exhausting trying to explain it all the time.

[@burly636]

I wonder what church she goes to.

[@karinasmith5183]

OMG. I am praying for these people because a lot of us just 1 step away from becoming homeless.

[@WhatsyourIQ1]

Talk for yourself

[@CC-si3cr]

@@WhatsyourIQ1 I think she means statistically there are reports that show most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If the average hourly worker were to lose their job and/or miss a paycheck it would be hard to catch back up. This hardship would eventually lead a person to becoming homeless. I was always taught to keep 3 months of savings that would equal the cost to keep me in my home should anything happen. I would like to increase that to a one year nest egg.

[@boathemian7694]

I know you mean well but praying ain’t go help them.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

⁠@@WhatsyourIQ1Sorry, but unless you have a solid seven figures in assets and accessible cash, ANY WORKING PERSON is susceptible to becoming homeless. It may take longer for some people than others, but it can still happen. The “six months of savings” rule doesn’t apply anymore because on average, it’s taking 9-12 months for professionals to find a comparable job in their field after they lost their job.

[@donatelloDoesmachines13]

if you ever get there, do us all a favor and not live in the airport with your cat or sleep in public bathrooms and lock the door. this lady is wearing out her welcome at these places.

[@charmainmorrison8615]

Omg she must be so exhausted 😢

[@philbe2482]

Or high?

[@Bouncingballwilly]

@@philbe2482you know lots of wealthy people like to get high too

[@ChairmanMeowNZ]

​@@philbe2482↔️🤡

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Exhausted from lying

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

@@philbe2482 like you are?

[@dustyflair]

Her cat is so well behaved!!!

[@nelliesfarm8473]

Omg I hope the people that scammed her out of her $3500 get some serious karma !!!! Horrible !!!!! This is absurd , happening in America!😢

[@MeowNow494]

During the last recession all the scammers came out too. All the corporations are scamming people you haven’t noticed everything got smaller but more expensive? It’s just like 2009 again, and back then landlords were renting apartments and houses that were in foreclosure and not telling people. Collecting went right up until the day the sheriff comes to lock the door and the tenants had no idea.

[@BranDawg81]

Nobody scammed her! She’s just lazy and can’t bring herself to say it out loud!! Scum!

[@Mnil52]

America is a horrible place for the poor.

[@ronniemead805]

That $3500 could have bought her a SUV to live in. People make such poor choices

[@JohnSmith-k1x]

I feel very bad for this person and things get better for her very soon. Because everyone deserves a good life

[@JohnSmith-k1x]

@@angelinasouren Only if you allow life to suck,but if you make good life choices then your life will be what you want it to be. thanks

[@JohnSmith-k1x]

@@angelinasouren You choose what type of life you will have, no one else does only you. You alone are responsible for how your life turns out

[@angelinasouren]

@@JohnSmith-k1x Tell that to George Cheese and Harry Hayward who were set on fire at their respective places of work in England or to the earth science student who was pulled off his bicycle in Amsterdam, sustained brain damage and had to quit his study, or to Sophie Lancaster who decided to help defend her boyfriend when he was attacked and paid for it with her life or to Janice Morris and me who both got attacked because we were found sitting on a bench without a male owner, and apparently were perceived as not knowing our place, as women. Also tell it to the children who "DECIDED" to be born in Ukraine or Israel or Gaza... Re the bench, Janice was merely sitting on hers, I was working on forensics for dummies. So what are you blaming us for, lol? For not having ended up in a coma?

[@angelinasouren]

@@JohnSmith-k1x So this woman in the video "DECIDED" to have a husband who passed away? 🤣 You sound like a wannabe captain who has never been on the water.

[@JohnSmith-k1x]

@@angelinasouren simply amazing

[@liamjohnson8000]

Meanwhile the government invites “homeless” from other countries and provides them with everything they need. WTF is going on?!

[@topguy4uok]

who told you that? homeless?

[@liamjohnson8000]

@@topguy4uok nobody told me, i own a pair of eyeballs..

[@topguy4uok]

you need a new pair of eyeballs@@liamjohnson8000

[@lucycan6363]

The lies some people tell. It's just shameful. Why don't ask the Florida legislature to do something about the horrible prices for apartments and homes in Florida.

[@goldbars777]

@@liamjohnson8000 👀 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@asha8443]

I hope to god this woman gets back on her feet..she seems like a good person who deserves better.

[@NukeChina-k2b]

She was never on her feet

[@stevenroshni1228]

Same. She seems like a nice lady

[@idreamofparis7233]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Firing someone for being homeless. How are they supposed to fix that situation without a job!

[@TheSmcdona731]

This lady is an American citizen who wants to work and help herself and this is not ok! Lord help her out of this situation.

[@NottaTrick]

I was homeless in Florida for about 2 years after having lived in the state 40 years. The resources and support are woefully inadequate. I was kicked out of 4 clinical programs. Three were baker acts, 2 of whom kicked me out in just 24 hours. One was a safe house for human trafficking victims. Fortunately, I was able to move (thank God for stimulus money) to another state and was in permanent supportive housing within 4 months. Two years later I'm still in the program. This state does not leave mental health patients on the street. It is not safe to rent a room, date, or use somebody elses bathroom besides your own lest you be filmed in vulnerable positions and posted to 3rd party websites for money. Sex trafficking destroys lives. Homelessness destroys lives. It doesn't matter how beautiful, intelligent, kind, well educated you are. It can happen to anybody.

[@carolinesmith8024]

Well said I hope you ok I hope n pray she be ok this lady breaks my heart 😢

[@helenbogaard7292]

Yes very well said 😀😀😀

[@CC-si3cr]

WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU GOING ON ABOUT??? Your type of homelessness is DEFINITELY due to you being mentally unstable based off of this post! The woman living in the airport has fallen on hard times and just needs a job so she can eventually secure housing.

[@CC-br9qg]

This comment breaks my heart. I am glad you are in a better place

[@liaplarr1643]

@NottaTrick ~ Sorry you had to go through all of that. ~Glad you are doing better. Which State are you in now? Honestly not trying to find you. Smile ~~~ Just a person in urgent need, Honestly. Thanks ~ Happy New Year!

[@00SecretAgent]

... Sad, I consider myself fortunate to live in an abandoned house in the countryside with no power, heat, or running water..!

[@ZehraOzkan-kl9hv]

👋👋👋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinesmith8024]

Hmmm so sorry for you

[@CaliWeHo]

If you have no power how are you able to type what you just wrote into your phone or laptop?

[@00SecretAgent]

@@CaliWeHo ... I hook an inverter to my $800.00 car and beg for gas... It won't last much longer running at idle doing this..! It charges my lights, cellphone, and laptop..!

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

​@@CaliWeHogo to a library or cafe etc.

[@GrouchoTM]

And yet Ukraine get billions from us!

[@containedhurricane]

The US citizens have also been paying for Israelis' universal healthcare and military equipment

[@AbiyeKetema]

@@michael85225 pretty hard to comprehend the logic there.

[@Baebon6259]

@@containedhurricane and that of Europe.

[@TheNaturalwoman221]

Why even look as far as ukraine? You see the 10s of thousands pouring over our borders?

[@TheNaturalwoman221]

It may be true but she's full of excuses and 15,000 usd goes a LONG WAY.

[@777sunnyside]

I feel so sad for her. Hopefully she can find a safe place to live with her sweet cat soon. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Noah_pito]

I was homeless for two years and can say this: you not changing what led to you being homeless will not get you housed. You have to really do some soul searching and most importantly, be honest with yourself and the decisions that led you there.

[@DBoy8D8]

Best wishes to you lady and your family! I hope everything works out for you!

[@michaeldodge8308]

The entire Country of Venezuela doesn't seen to have that problem here....

[@amazonia302]

This is so sad. I am so sorry that this is happening to you. You and your cat deserve better. I hope that you can get assistance with housing so that you can lead a much happier and safer life. What a beautiful guardian angel staying so loyal by your side. I am surprised but so happy that the airport allows for homeless people to stay there with their pets. God bless you, I hope that your circumstances change for the better very soon. Stay strong. 🙏

[@MeowNow494]

The thing with housing assistance that people don’t really understand is that the waitlist is 5 to 10 years long. And some cities aren’t even taking names on the waitlist anymore. Los Angeles for example, they stopped taking names on the waitlist at least 10 years ago. Every once in a while they will open up a lottery to get your name on the list but then you still have a 5 to 10 year wait for housing assistance. You can google Chicago public housing waitlist and you will see that a lot of those properties have a 30 year waitlist. 30 years you will wait to get into a apartment in one of those buildings in Chicago

[@brianmorrison7542]

I think her grief over losing her husband is what compelled her to leave Arizona... to somewhere she had no connections or friends...Dad. please watch over her...

[@beverlysmith6539]

Homelessness in our country is really sad and out of control! There is a lady who lives in car near where I live she has a little white dog! I told the pastor of my church and he said his wife is taking care of it, i gave her a self care package on Christmas day, everything is becoming more and more expensive i don't know what is going to happen! So scary!

[@yulyar9181]

Please god help her and her cat! She is good person and her cat is a little angel! I am praying for you 😢

[@dnelson2020]

Yes, I wish I could afford to help her.

[@erikh9991]

It's probably super hard to find a place that allows pets too. If won the lottery I would build homes for people like her, animal lovers.

[@me-pz5yi]

❤️🙏🏽

[@ggeorge4144]

Take her and cat home with you. After a few months of her bitching and complaining and refusing to move out you would change your mind real fast. I know these people, they sling a great line, but in reality, they are just bums who refuse to work.

[@BxChef.207]

@@ggeorge4144This is true.

[@CarlosRodriguez-c9y]

Bro if I had the funds I would 100% reach out and help this women. It really sucks not being able to help man. Theres good people just out on luck man its hard to see and hits home especially here in orlando.

[@AbiyeKetema]

You don't need any funds to help this lady, if I was living close by she could use my address to find a job so it helps her get on her feet. Once she gets a job she can easily rent a place to live. I have helped a homeless lady here in the Dallas metro area and got her off the street.

[@bradspringer2372]

​@@AbiyeKetemaI know...I wish I was near her. This may sound ridiculous but what if there was an "adopt a homeless" person program. Like a big bother/sister program.

[@AbiyeKetema]

@@bradspringer2372 that will be a brilliant idea, I was a big bro for 3 years when I was in MN still keep in touch with my little.

[@bjvu9460]

Lol. 360 billion to Ukraine for war, 140 to Israel to destroy gaza but they dont have the money to help their own. I felt bad for black people until I realize that america treat white people almost the same. This is the only government that have every created a war fund by using the allure of retirement ie social security to take advantage of its own citizens ... I bet most people didnt know that social security was created to fund world war 2 and have been used to fund every war since that along with treasury bonds and the taxes that you think is being used to fix the roads and whatnot

[@kensmith2796]

@@AbiyeKetema What job could she get that would be able to afford south Florida's rent? She is not going to be able to support herself in South Florida.

[@lisa9867]

If you Google "homeless lady living in Fort Lauderdale Airport" the story come up. Her son has a gofundme trying to raise $15k to get them out of this situation.

[@kensmith2796]

Even if someone gives them 15K that will not solve their problem. Money management, stable work and possible mental issues seem to be at play here.

[@liaplarr1643]

OK on the update: Will do the Google search to see if the option to give is still open. How old is her son? He "looks" like a big boy. If he is 16 or older can he not work? ~ Well certainly wish them the best.

[@eponz4354]

Where the help for our US citizens? They give all sorts of help to illegals!

[@guybeingaguy]

Without a social security number you are ineligible for all government assistance. Food stamps, housing, health, clothing, nothing. Don’t know who told you they did get assistance, but they were wrong. Research the information before spreading lies.

[@mycatvelvet]

Plenty of help out there. But not in Florida.

[@crunchysocialisthippie]

It’s really sick how ignorant & hateful masses like you blame undocumented immigrants fleeing the war zones, poverty & violence that our foreign policies have created in their countries rather than focusing on the billionaires in the top 1%-2% who are parasite leeches with fleets of private jets, hoarding & monopolizing the majority of the wealth, amassing tens, even hundreds of billions of dollars, more money than can be spent in a dozen lifetimes rather than paying their fair share in taxes, or even just paying livable wages & decent benefits, let alone doing anything charitable that’s actually concrete help. For example, like spending their money on building homeless shelters, or better yet, tiny home villages for the homeless and low income/low rent housing. But instead, they just create basically worthless “charitable” foundations as tax shelters, and a publicity front, without ever solving any of the problems that they are the ones largely responsible for!

[@Sweetpea8412]

As a widow in Florida, this terrifies me.

[@georgeburns8447]

Then get married.

[@Mnil52]

Don't lose your money in a scam. I'm serious, if you're a senior and a widow never let anyone have a cent of your money for any reason and control it yourself the rest of your life.

[@Sweetpea8412]

@@Mnil52 lol definitely not a senior and I don't have any money for myself let alone anyone else

[@georgeburns8447]

Speaking from experience?

[@tranger4579]

It's hard. A friend of mine works with these types of homeless. They end up losing their job and then it all spirals down. He has helped hundreds but he has told me getting hired is tough because many will not hire homeless and in many cases he has set up applications for them when he literally lies through the roof about experience and residential status. He told me you literally have to lie through your A$$ to get a shot at getting a job in this country. Especially people in this woman's situation. It's terrible.

[@beachlifestyle]

Very sad situation. I've lived in south Florida Miami all my life. It is very expensive here. She would be better off going to another state that's not so expensive to live.

[@HeronPoint2021]

and where might that be?? it's expensive everywhere.

[@beachlifestyle]

@@HeronPoint2021 you have not lived in Miami, I had a small one bedroom apartment paid $1500.00 a month and that was considered cheap. A house in other parts of the country are about 7 to 8 per month. That's a house not a small apartment. You can do a Google search for the cheapest states to live in. Miami ranks up with some of the most expensive places.

[@Mit-op6bo]

​@@HeronPoint2021There are small towns in Fl and know for sure north Fl she can get on HUD I knew someone who had rentals with HUD no waiting list it's in the panhandle Check with HUD for no waiting list

[@goldbars777]

@@HeronPoint2021😩😂😂😂😂😂

[@curiouspenguin6887]

They would need funds to relocate. Travel isn't free, that's how so many people get trapped when priced out of a location.

[@kellykelly4720]

Caught off guard, no funds to immediately return to NY or lodging . I was beside these people at FLl for many days. We exchanged stories while smoking cigarettes, shared some food, watched people come and go; pretty much overlooked, like a typical and expected feature. What does that say about ourselves? One choice, mistake, accident..can be the beginning of anyone's descent..no one is immune, even me, masters in education, from a middle class family.

[@philbe2482]

Substance abuse problem. Can save a lot of money when you leave the pot, Coke, and booze alone

[@goldbars777]

@@philbe2482Not everyone is a drug head. There are a million different scenarios CHUMP‼️

[@philbe2482]

@@goldbars777 when are you going to leave the weed alone?

[@Commentator541]

If that person saved on cigarets they would have 3600 saved that year alone. You see what I am saying?

[@adventuresinthebay8487]

Smoking ruins lives.

[@MS-ty8eq]

Before that 15 grand was exhausted I realized she lost 3500 as well but what happened to the rest? she should have used every penny to try to secure something. Even renting a small room while she still had some income and then she could have gotten herself a job. With all respect to this lady it just looks like a series of bad decisions.

[@SayaddinaBeneGesserit]

Exactly….I live in a car. Have been for 1mo and still go to WORK as a NURSE!

[@dianabeurman364]

She's human, and she's a us citizen she deserves help before illegals

[@kensmith2796]

I agree. There's mental health issues or some other issues that prevent her from making decisions that require foresight. She could have used that money to rent a place in the middle of KS (or whereabouts) for $600/month. That would have been a better idea than moving to one of the most expensive and desirable places in the US.

[@kensmith2796]

@@SayaddinaBeneGesserit Your story of your day to day life would probably make an interesting youtube channel if you ever decide to share it.

[@AIMAGICSTREAM]

Agreed. 15000 is enough for 7 months rent at a moment minimum If you are smart. She wasn't.

[@iamtenderhearted5192]

If you look her up on the Internet, her son made a go fund me, I wish them well and I feel for them😢 Oh and I found their go fund me by looking up Rebecca, homeless in Fort Lauderdale airport💔😢

[@kriscampbell2327]

This lady's situation makes me very sad, too. 😢 I can't believe the prices for apartment rentals per month these days. Everything has gotten so impossible to afford on the lower pay tier jobs. So sad, really.

[@allegra9967]

Her first mistake is moving to Ft. Lauderdale very expensive and no shelters .

[@sean2015]

Why would anyone move to Florida of all places? And from 3000 miles away in Arizona. Florida is no place to start a career.

[@sean2015]

@@stopdrunkdriving1061 soooo, you're saying warm winters is the only important criterion in deciding where to live? Or (in your words) just having a place to party? I'm not talking about elderly folks who are retired and living off savings or inheritances or pensions. I'm talking about younger folks looking to start a career.

[@Vavalove18]

Definitely. Florida is very expensive with scammers all over. Not a good choice for a sweet heart like her grieving her late husband. I hope she finds the help that she deserves.

[@medalgearsalad1419]

​@@sean2015 I love Florida!!! Better than shitty NYC. So glad I moved here. 🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖

[@sean2015]

@@medalgearsalad1419 ummm, ANY place is better than NYC. You gotta do better than that, kid.

[@brendatroy2843]

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT WORKS FOR DETROIT METRO AIRPORT AND SHE HAS FOUND A INCENTIVE FOR AIRPORT WORKERS. THEY PROVIDE HOTEL ROOMS TO THE EMPLOYEES USUALLY AT FLAT RATES.

[@peggyquintana3957]

I wish I had a tiny house and a job to give her! I admire her for caring for her pet throughout this time.

[@nothingnessofeverything]

If you only have 15k do not move to a new town if you don’t already have a job lined up. I’m not blaming her, this is not her fault. It sounded like she did have things lined up and it fell through. My point is you shouldn’t leave your support system without having a large nest egg and resources to go to.

[@Y_Canada]

As a cat mom, it made me cry that her precious kitty is there with her... But it's wonderful that she didn't give her/him up, even though the poor animal is probably stressed because of this living situation.

[@traceebrown442]

This breaks my heart...we must do better as a country.

[@Odin33356]

Ok baby huey

[@NukeChina-k2b]

Let her live with you than, charity with our money

[@Odin33356]

@@NukeChina-k2b only Jesus helped people with money he slaved for

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

What’s stopping you from letting her live with you? Charity begins at home remember…you already know exactly where she is so go pick her up

[@NukeChina-k2b]

@@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 trace brown can’t respond. So much from a broken heart 💔 . She wants you to give not her

[@madisonandthefarm]

It’s so hard to get a good job even if you aren’t homeless 😢I pray she finds something good soon 🙏🏼

[@DeploraBill59]

I'm collecting money for her to put her on a one-way flight to Mexico. Oh, but, she's gonna need more money to pay the coyotes to get across our border.

[@Roughfacedgirl]

If we weren't undergoing an invasion for the past 40+ years, we would have more homes available. And jobs. And teachers would have less students. Js

[@DeploraBill59]

@@Roughfacedgirl But we need to put the illegal aliens somewhere, don't we? The gubmint can put them into the homes that are unaffordable by Americans and pay their rent and give them a job with free healthcare (at least in Calif). Makes sense to me.

[@MeowNow494]

Why doesn’t her son work?

[@almamirella6642]

That sad how many billionaires have a lifetime where they will not have enough year to spend all their money and can’t offer her a job. I mean if they are no addicts homeless why not give them the chance to live. This breaks my heart

[@00SecretAgent]

... Proven fact... Most wealthy people won't help when the poor and less fortunate will..!

[@containedhurricane]

No need for billionaires' help. The US has huge areas and resources for farming. Homeless people would be happy to have stable farming jobs in villages

[@00SecretAgent]

@@containedhurricane All the farms are owned by corrupt corporations these days..!

[@billycox475]

​@@containedhurricanethat's a great idea that I'm very confident corrupt/incompetent politicians would figure out a way to f-up

[@containedhurricane]

@@billycox475 Unfortunately, the public farms will trigger backlash from private farm owners, because of the highly-individualistic and capitalist culture in the country

[@sheilaemadian]

I see this at LAX.. so many homeless people just trying to stay warm. You wouldn’t think they are homeless. I always thought they were just people resting between a long layover.

[@arthurwatts1680]

The lack of sleep is the worst, IME. It's an experience I won't recommend to anyone, and I fully understand why people who do it for documentaries are usually ragged and emotional within 3-4 days. I hope these people find an alternative sooner rather than later - this is crazy.

[@MatthewTello-f4o]

God I feel so bad. I wish I could help her in some way. My heart goes out to this woman.

[@VVVV-ug1pz]

Let’s see what the govt does for this lady and her son . Prolly nothing, American citizens come last. I hope things work out for her sooner than later

[@TheFracturedfuture]

They will do something. They will send more money to Ukraine.

[@OregonCrow]

She doesn't try, just wants wants wants.

[@WarHawk-]

@@OregonCrow - You're right. She wants a job. She wants to work so she can get a place to live. She wants to be able to sleep safely at night. She wants to live just like everyone else does.

[@JodieGilbert5289]

Who cares about the government, we the people need to care for each other. The government wants us poor so we can be controlled

[@azharidris7092]

@@TheFracturedfuture your government don't just sent money to the Ukraine.. it sent many more billions to Israel and spent 1 trillion on 800 military base around the world doing nothing.. other country build infrastructure you build bombs..

[@brendaeaves1079]

Just Wanted Too Add That Not Everyone That’s Homeless Isn’t On “Drugs”😢Just Saying❤

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

She probably is

[@stevenroshni1228]

What do you think the actual reason she got fired? These airport jobs don't play

[@lovelyshirl]

My heart goes out to her. I cant even imagine... I sincerely hope she gets a break - she's willing, and able, and enthusiastic and very personable. Come on, you business people in Ft. Lauderdale, give this Lady a chance!!!!!

[@carlosalenduran4630]

My heart breaks everytime I hear something about the homeless I'm homeless too I've been homeless for 5 years and I just lost my job I was at my job for 2 years and I was doing so good and they find out that I was homeless and they got rid of me I don't know I don't know what's going on with Humanity nowadays nobody cares nobody cares and it could happen to anybody I send this lady at the at the airport hug and her cat

[@mohammadhussain9414]

God bless you and protect you make easy for you your cat

[@eligebrown8998]

Fireing someone for being homeless is as low as being a crook. Hope these folks situation improve

[@lindalcoomes]

More to that story. There are equal opportunity laws.

[@rg2613]

Sad that American relatives don’t take in their family when times are tough. With that said, the airport is not a homeless shelter

[@arielsong1289]

This is terrible. I have lived in an airport once for a night due to an over-night layover, and it almost traumatized me. I can't fathom how these individuals (even saw some little ones) can endure such accommodation..

[@maxwellblackwell5045]

You sound really soft and weak. Imagine if you had to live without the comforts of civilization.

[@Redpillliving]

i was just about to reply to OP. I have seen diabetics with their feet rotting having to sleep in their sedan in the miami heat in the mcds parking lot, seen dead homeless people on the subway in nyc. it gets real, if i was homeless i honestly wouldnt even be sad just go with the flow and try to get housing, and i have had to sleep in my car for months before@@maxwellblackwell5045

[@elonawilliams4809]

I hope the news station paid her a decent amount of money for documenting her struggle and the interview ❤

[@Mnil52]

Nah. They definitely paid her nothing

[@jonrajsl291]

​@@Mnil52 NAH. YOURE WRONG.... BRO....

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

her church should have a large room with piles of bunk beds and access to bathroom/shower/laundry/meals. residents must provide weekly clean drug test, go to job training, get training on how to dress for jobs etc.

[@JavierHernandez-fq4hu]

Many churches get fined by the county and city for running a homeless shelter Without prior approval. Something to do with Fire code and occupancy status.

[@seriousorganizer]

You don't think she knows how to dress for jobs! don't think people need training on how to dress for jobs let's be real

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

plenty of people either have no clue or dont care or dont have the proper clothes to wear to an interview or work of their desire/choice. My hubby is a mgr in a multi million dollar business (same with my son) and hes regularly dismayed/shocked/disgusted by how some people show up for job interviews, mainly its the gals but sometimes the guys too, their clothes are dirty, wrinkled, torn, or lack of enough clothes is a real turn off. @@seriousorganizer

[@august21xp]

I agree she needs to let the church know she is homeless ! They usually have people who can take her in for a bit not sure if they know if they do and don’t care she needs to find a new church

[@nyc-687]

That’s crazy, yeah we sent billions in foreign aid

[@sandraalegria3439]

Please help her, she deserves a home.

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Let her live with you

[@MrLulzim47]

I hope that she is ok and doing better. Everyone generally is at the mercy of homelessness. God forbid a lay off, unexpected illness, divorce etc... It can happen to anyone. And its not related to drugs or being lazy. It can take a while to get back upon your feet, but it is possible. People need to have compassion and not be so cold and judgmental. I hope she's doing better..

[@dkidder1367]

I don't see myself as being any better than the homeless, because it's so hard to stay afloat. I'm hoping that her extended family, or an old friend sees this report and gives her a place to stay.

[@mslightfoot1611]

Can the church she’s going to help her

[@lilc5353]

Yes they can give her a car

[@nobullzone8394]

This country is so worried about other outside entities like Israel and Ukraine among so many others and we're not taking care of our own civilians our tax paying citizens, constantly bringing illegal immigrants in here and footing their bill but we're not taking care of our own this country will implode from within because the government that runs it is sick !

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

And open borders

[@crunchysocialisthippie]

It’s really sick how ignorant & hateful masses like you blame undocumented immigrants fleeing the war zones, poverty & violence that our foreign policies have created in their countries rather than focusing on the billionaires in the top 1%-2% who are parasite leeches with fleets of private jets, hoarding & monopolizing the majority of the wealth, amassing tens, even hundreds of billions of dollars, more money than can be spent in a dozen lifetimes rather than paying their fair share in taxes, or even just paying livable wages & decent benefits, let alone doing anything charitable that’s actually concrete help. For example, like spending their money on building homeless shelters, or better yet, tiny home villages for the homeless and low income/low rent housing. But instead, they just create basically worthless “charitable” foundations as tax shelters, and a publicity front, without ever solving any of the problems that they are the ones largely responsible for!

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

This breaks my heart! If i had money i would help her in a heartbeat! We have billionaires out here, help these people! Help the ones that just had/have bad luck, she isn't a drug addict! Help our Veterans!

[@GrandChessboard]

LOL, the billionaires are helping themselves to buying the country not helping anyone.

[@Justagirlnamedshawn]

@@GrandChessboard yes, I know this, thus my comment.

[@CC-si3cr]

She's not a veteran. I also don't agree with targeting the wealthy. It's not their fault she lives in the airport. How about making the government start some programs to help those who want and need help? If she was homeless due to a hurricane Florida would provide support for her housing. I am just so sad that there aren't any available local government resources to assist this woman.

[@lifewith9cats153]

And we have a government sending millions to many other countries but won't help its own citizens!

[@ursulasmith6402]

No, they are the elites, they are causing this.

[@hadley407]

If she had gone to the storage auction, the people that won the unit would have most likely been more than happy to have given the ashes back. I can pretty much guarantee they would not want that kind of karma of throwing something like that away. Some good people would even try to track down the family members to return the ashes. My BF did a remodel of an old house for a friend of his and in there we found a baby book from a man that was born in the 50s. I managed to track him down on Facebook and mailed the book to the other side of the US. I hung onto that book for probably a year until I was finally able to message him on a listing he had posted on marketplace. If it hasn’t been too long, she should contact the storage company and see if she can track down the person that purchased the unit to get the ashes back.

[@mermaidofaloha]

I am praying for Rebecca. 🙏 I was recently homeless for over two years. I’m a 61 year old woman with heart problems. My faith was all I had too. God promises to lift us out of our affliction. Hang in there Rebecca. God has you in his hands. And that is the best place you could be. Trust, believe, have faith. Call into being those things that don’t exist as if they are already here. Romans 4:17

[@LGalvin]

Is there a gofundme set up for this sweet woman? I'd like to help. ❤

[@dnelson2020]

We have a lot of homeless here that need help. What does our government do? Imports homeless people from other countries. It’s crazy!

[@guybeingaguy]

It’s crazy you think that’s actually true! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cashrjr23]

Mar-a Lago has rooms

[@erikh9991]

@@cashrjr23 Please share with me how is that relevant when Biden is letting millions of people into the US without making sure people like this lady is taken care of first?

[@dianabeurman364]

BIDEN

[@crunchysocialisthippie]

It’s really sick how ignorant & hateful masses like you blame undocumented immigrants fleeing the war zones, poverty & violence that our foreign policies have created in their countries rather than focusing on the billionaires in the top 1%-2% who are parasite leeches with fleets of private jets, hoarding & monopolizing the majority of the wealth, amassing tens, even hundreds of billions of dollars, more money than can be spent in a dozen lifetimes rather than paying their fair share in taxes, or even just paying livable wages & decent benefits, let alone doing anything charitable that’s actually concrete help. For example, like spending their money on building homeless shelters, or better yet, tiny home villages for the homeless and low income/low rent housing. But instead, they just create basically worthless “charitable” foundations as tax shelters, and a publicity front, without ever solving any of the problems that they are the ones largely responsible for!

[@somemorre]

They didn't explain the Adult Son being homeless with her.

[@macpduff2119]

When my husband suffered a severe brain injury I met homeless people living in the Raleigh NC hospital. They pretended to be visiting family members. Sometimes they befriended another patient and slept in their rooms. It was eye opening. Shame on this woman's church for not helping her. This is not fair to her cat. I lived in my car for 3 days when my husband suffered a severe injury and was hospitalized far from family. I can't imagine trying to feed and toilet my cat in an airport.

[@lauriepolden6594]

The reason they go to Florida is because being homeless is a lot easier in a warmer state you cannot be homeless outside in the winter in Colorado. She knew damn well why she went to Florida she was probably homeless before she went to Florida most homeless people go to California or Florida, because there are mild winters

[@lilc5353]

True

[@Buffalolil]

This is my future dealing with PTSD that makes me sick for so long. I look around my bedroom now at all my clothes and belongings wondering what I will be able to take on my back when the time comes. I get so sick, tho, I imagine myself just laying down and wasting away. I watch this stuff to learn how to get by when the time comes. I could just let go.

[@angelaw9476]

I truly pray that you have someone in your life that has shown you that they care about you. No one deserves to feel that way and it's tough to read it. So many people don't understand PTSD. Millions of people are suffering and feel invisible. Keep the faith 🙏

[@Buffalolil]

@@angelaw9476 Yes. 42 and live with my parents. Once they are gone.....it seems the older you get the less anyone cares. Ty

[@dianabeurman364]

Me too!

[@CC-br9qg]

This made me cry, I relate

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Rent rooms out to the homeless and make money

[@RobertoLopezstudyis]

This is very, very sad! It breaks my heart seeing this woman living like this. God please help her so she can find a place to live and a new job in Florida!

[@bradspringer2372]

I kind of want to reach out and help this woman, kid and cat.

[@olgaruss6780]

They have gofund me .I am trying to post the link but KZbin takes my comment off.

[@MrZEEsterious]

​@@olgaruss6780youtube doesn't allow links anymore unfortunately. Only the original video poster can post a link so maybe ask them to

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

​@@olgaruss6780how can we find it? Google what? Thank you!

[@curiouspenguin6887]

If you do a Google search for this news story you can find the TV station page for this story. They have a link in there for how you can help them. KZbin won't let you put such links in the comment sections.

[@liaplarr1643]

How old is her son? He "looks" like a healthy young man. Is he able to work? If not, perhaps she could get State Aid for him if she doesn't already. That's a pretty big young man to keep fed 😅, never mind clothes, medical. ~ Wish them both well ~

[@boomeradley8748]

We NEED to make society and basic survival needs more accessible to people with mental illness, women, the elderly, young people, etc. its a losing battle out here.

[@lovevideos1699]

I’m more surprised the airports allow this. I really hope she gets back on her feet. If she can get a donated vehicle, that could maybe be her home.

[@EricFullwood]

But they all have iPhones

[@containedhurricane]

And they aren't skinny. If I were one of them, I would've fasted for better health and saving money, as what I've been doing now

[@pearsonjustin3302]

This is pure awful. We can’t even let people like her use our own address because the bad people will hurt us and steal our homes

[@Gunotforlyfe]

Definitely a hard reminder of the importance of having life insurance so that the people that depend on you don't fall by the wayside once you're gone!

[@dr.j1416]

This is truly heartbreaking! It kills me the heartlessness of firing her all because she’s homeless. Smh 🤦 It’s more of a reason to have her keep her job. To work and possibly live at the airport until she’s able to get back on to her feet. I tell ya, there needs to be a go fund me page for people like her! Let’s hope she finds her way to find and achieve her worth. 🙏

[@Santor-]

It was a speculation that was the reason. May just aswell been because of a complaint, which is more likely. Maybe she smelled bad. Who knows. But there was no reason to conclude it was because of homelessness.

[@BranDawg81]

People are gullible af!

[@kayeandrews7499]

​@@Santor-of course it is because she is homeless!!!

[@Santor-]

@@kayeandrews7499 Umm, why though? Being homeless alone is not reason in itself to get fired, rather the consequences of being homeless, bad hygiene etc would be more likely. I've been homeless, certainly didn't loose my job over it. But probably would have if I showed up dirty unshaved and smelled. Often homelessness is a consequence of alcohol and drug abuse though, so with that burden, yes, it's probably easy to get fired, as those things are pretty noticable.

[@kayeandrews7499]

@@Santor- because people are prejudice against the homeless just like people are racist. Once they find out your homeless many people assume the worst.Guess your lucky or something.idk but I have seen it happen and the person it happened to kept showered and cleaned.

[@110311DONTWANTCHANNE]

a lot of people could have homes if they could co habitat with roommates...but so many are uncivilized

[@NottaTrick]

I rented a room for 6 months. Found out the landlords were filming me in the bathroom and my bedroom and posting it to porn. I was already being sex trafficked in porn and they knew before I did and did it to me too. No more roommates.!

[@patriotgirl330]

I lost $2,200 in a rental scam last year. Never EVER trust rentals on Craigslist. No matter how reputable they look. As soon as they hesitate with you seeing the property, make excuses, or request a deposit before seeing the property....RUN!

[@miapdx503]

In other, more sane countries that have won the fight against homelessness, what always works is *house people* first. To expect people to "get themselves together" in order to get out of a tent is ignorance. Once people have a roof over their heads they're in a position to get themselves together. We keep doing it backwards and can't understand why it doesn't work. We are leaving our most vulnerable to die in the streets, in the midst of wealth and privilege...

[@CC-br9qg]

I could not agree more

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Nope . What works are Criminalize drugs . Provide free medical help for everybody . Have mental institutions . Have orphanage . Have institutions for disabled . Have institutions for elderly .

[@lilc5353]

​@@junglesuperstar9270 housing housing housing

[@DKisOk]

My childhood was a constant move around both parents were drunks. By 13 I was on my own, lieing about my age to get a job and apartment. I constantly worked and went to night school. Now I own my house and it's paid off. I'm on social security and know how to survive with very little.😊

[@mrtaoroo]

Good for you you did well given all the odds. Wish you the best

[@LastCommodore]

What a change .. I saw none of this when I was at that airport several years ago.

[@jerrypolverino6025]

This is what happens when our government helps the rich and ignores the poor. Expect more of this.

[@BeaulieuTodd]

This is heartbreaking. I wish I could help.

[@WNHTCT]

You gotta have an address to get a job and you gotta have a job to get a home.

[@pyro323]

Whoever fired that lady for being homeless needs to get fired!

[@BenjaminPeters-hb5bt]

Ive been homeless in Miami,i have a allyear pass to use the bus for free... I slept at the airport as well... Its safe, and you have what you need there...

[@djjamar]

This country has gone down hill fast. Smh i can only imagine this place in 30 years