The Families Forced Into Homelessness: No Place To Call Home (Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

Over a period of 18 months, we see two families evicted by their private landlords, trapped for over a year in a homeless hostel, and sofa-surfing with friends and family for months on end.
Throughout this ordeal, eleven-year-old Ellie and ten-year-old JJ remain cheerful and resilient, trying to see what they are going through as an adventure that they will one day look back on and laugh about - when they finally have a home they can call their own once again.
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[@joshwhipkey9957]

"I still have dreams of getting a house, just not hope!" To hear a child say that....ouch my heart

[@ginacleveland7995]

😔💔

[@tiana482]

@Josh Whipkey I know, my heart sunk immediately.

[@amyhyde70]

That child is a deep thinker. When societies have more very poor deep thinkers than super rich, that society will be in deep trouble. May not be pitchforks and shovels like before, but it will be something. That you can be sure of. Britain and USA are very much alike.

[@wanny9141]

@@amyhyde70 the rich never have to face problems such as poverty. That's why

[@Mystike23]

💔

[@venessalizabeth]

I love Ellie. “my school is VERY important to me” with tears in her eyes 😔 bless her heart.

[@amywalker3647]

Unfortunately, when these children reach puberty, a lot of their behavior changes. I pray for Ellie, but when she said her schooling had suffered when they moved several more times. I’m frightened for her future.

[@debbieknox860]

Omg!!, so heart wrenching!! Ellie deep breath!!!

[@billiegutierrez2506]

Poor Ellie

[@user-qe2cj5tl7d]

I adore Ellie…. such a lovely human… ❤

[@bibzlouise6911]

I cannot imagine the pure exhaustion those mothers have to deal with, both mentally and physically. I hope they’ve been able to get back on their feet, they deserve so much better.

[@AGCGartner]

That's why it's a female's job to check out what a suitor can provide before she marries him & have kids. As I was taught by my dad guys only want one thing is to score if they're not marrying you. So it's the females job to not let everyone or everything "hit it."

[@jaelynn7575]

@@AGCGartner Ha! Good luck with that philosophy. Most men leave.

[@amyrivers4093]

@@AGCGartner It sounds like you are judging all men based on your Dad. This gives you an unrealistic understanding of adult relationships which is really sad. I hope that you are doing okay and that you are happy with the way your life is going. You deserve to be treated well so please don't settle with a man who doesn't treat you right. Xx

[@01mustang05]

As messed up as we all are, we can't or won't even realize nor agree that all of humanity doesn't know how to raise and be careful with innocent and vulnerable children; so abuses and harm continue. We all (basically) in effect become child abusers by failing to end the cycle.

[@sherridelorme4815]

Like the Royal Family cares

[@elaborat6421]

Oldest children have it the worst. Moms spill out feelings on them as if they were their equal. But they are not. They are just children who understand and therefore suffer most.

[@labuenavida3051]

This, they’re forced to be another parent/responsible adult. They grow up to quickly, their education suffers and worse of all their mental health

[@berrymint6384]

They ARE equal. They worth THE SAME. What you meant is as they were their ADULT friend or partner.

[@KennethRachel-xi7dv]

This is what happened to me my mother treated me like I was her sister . It was quite rough growing up in these circumstances. I felt responsible for her and my little brother but I was only a child in need also . 😢

[@amberkelly8055]

Ellie is a special girl, you can just see the potential in that little one. I hope she has the opportunity to reach that potential. She is wise beyond her years and I believe the sky is the limit for her given the opportunity.

[@gonemiam8636]

Random but are you the amber kelly I grew up around (ak)

[@amberkelly8055]

@@gonemiam8636 nah, I'm in TX ☺️

[@benparsons4935]

what??? weirdo

[@privacyprivacy8708]

Real nice buddy

[@privacyprivacy8708]

Cuban a mirror radio frequency

[@brianolson9967]

In a world where there is so much wealth, no one should be homeless or hungry.

[@magdap28]

And there is the Internet so the poor can see what they are missing in life. I am not surprised why more and more people suffer from depression.

[@tonystank9660]

There’s people worth 27 billion dollars and yet they’re a still hungry families on the street, even in the same country it’s just not right

[@maylai6549]

It's time peoples need to stand up for unity and help each other in their own communities!!! Let's promote compassion and unity, so that we could create a better world through wisdom and peace! This is time to WAKE UP , our future is in everyone's hands ! NAMASTE 🙏🙏🙏

[@maylai6549]

@@tonystank9660 The monetary and slavery system that we have now is totally failing us! The gap between rich and poor is extremely huge in 21 century. The market were monopolized by those big corporations and the wealthiest families or top 1% is control the world economic! Most of the peoples's wages considered low and they forced to live on paycheck to paycheck. Hence , it is hard to live for a decent life when the cost of living and inflation is high ! We vote for those politicians who work for the big corporations and wealthiest peoples or they became so corrupted after they have taken the powers! Everyone of us have to wake up from this delusional world now, our future is in everyone's hands! Help each others and those in needs whenever we can! We need to rebuild our world for the betterment of our human race!!!

[@Abel1120]

how about you give your money to these dumb losers...

[@martymcfly8731]

I feel like if I had an adult child who was homeless and was living in temporary homes/hostels with my grandkids, I would do something. Anything I could to help them. I wouldn't even sleep good at night knowing my child and grandchild was homeless.

[@naturazpolski9213]

Right? What's wrong with those people's parents. They're family for Christ's sake!

[@yolandawebb3032]

Eeeehhhhhh... I can't judge anyone but .. yea ... no.. I hav3 4 grown children and out of rge 4 1 could live with me with his child the others.... I will take they grands......everyone has their own story

[@jodiecarlson6955]

@@naturazpolski9213 JJ's mother WAS staying with her mom, and the council made them leave because it was "over crowded" with them there. Not much her mother can do to help her at that point.

[@Totallyme.3]

Right!?

[@annsaunders5768]

​@@naturazpolski9213maybe the grandparents are dead, abusive or drug addicts. They could also be very ill.

[@amandanewman1585]

I don't think a place free of mold and mice and working appliances is too much to ask

[@TexasbyStorm]

You get what you pay for.

[@GypsyRoseBlanchardisaliar]

I mean....

[@KimOfDrac]

Yes. Shouldn't a condemned building be considered exactly that?

[@HobbyOrganist]

You have to pay RENT to get that!

[@KimOfDrac]

@@HobbyOrganist emergency housing should not be a danger to children's health

[@katiek3396]

I love that Ellie's mom is giving back, and teaching her daughter that's what is TRULY important. It's not about getting help for yourself always, but what can we do for others. My mom always said that the poor were the most generous and loving people, because they know what it's like to have nothing.

[@jeisselima]

Katie Kaspetrus She should be getting a part time job

[@marshaboody9069]

Everything is covered with mold spores.They should leave and take nothing.

[@joshwhipkey9957]

Poor people usually tip best too, I grew up In a rich town... rarely got a good tip from those who could afford it, it was always low income people who gave tips. That being said Sally Struthers once gave me $100 tips and looked me in the eye and thanked me and said my name on my tag....so there are cool rich people.... just not a lot

[@TwinBleaks]

@Sara Allison Shoulda woulda coulda isn't helpful. Also, she had the kids' father to help until he left them. Furthermore, being financially stable is never a sure thing, except maybe for the super rich. Life throws unexpected struggles at people all the time.

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

Sara Allison did you not watch the video? She was with the father of her children for 10 years! They were financially stable until he left them all. Now she’s got responsibility for the children while he’s gone off wherever. I don’t know if he’s paid any child support or not, but there is absolutely no way you can get on your high horse and place blame on this woman for having children before she was ready.

[@Amylution110]

The court blamed that mother of being intentionally homeless???!! Who intends to be homeless??? Especially with small children??? Ridiculous!!!

[@grandmap3389]

Amy Naqvi I know that is totally ridiculous!

[@amb163]

Exactly!

[@roryteal5940]

It is easier to blame individuals than a corrupt inhumane and unsustainable system.

[@thaliadacosta7206]

@@roryteal5940 I sleep on a heating pad and have a small space heater at my feet if they are really cold. There are always things to be done to save a few $. Hot water bottles, special blankets, hang extra heavy blankets on windows, put a tent around the bed and sleep in the same bed for warmth - I do not have heat in my NYC apt by choice. I have swelling which has left scarring in my sinus and I can not breathe with my asthma in the heat but my anemia makes my feet crazy cold. Electric here is over 300 monthly often so I only use the space heater if its below 20 degrees. the middle class is becoming the new poor and unfortunately get more from the government. They want us to be divided so they can continue their wickedness, but the young lady with the blonde hair is off her rocker! Too often they expect things saying its socialism - but at what point do ppl realise they should be grateful and understand they should feel a sense of pride and duty to contribute. I am pissed my family chose to come to the US over Canada or UK!

[@kercchan3307]

@@thaliadacosta7206 to live in new york city you have to make how many 100,000 dollars?

[@stumpyjoe3507]

Felt so bad when the little boy had an understandable breakdown about having “nothing to do” and finding it “hard to keep calm” in that tiny place with his 3 sisters and mom. She’s trying her best, he’s trying his best, and they’re honestly doing much better mentally than I would’ve. Hope everyone in the film was able to find some sort of relief from the financial AND mental stress they’ve been going through. Some people don’t realize how lucky they are to have both parents in their lives, a roof over their head, and a safe environment to thrive in.

[@stumpyjoe3507]

@bee jade 🙄There’s always one of you in the comment section of a serious thought provoking video with ignorant and ugly opinions but that’s ok. They’re you’re opinions and you’re entitled to them no matter how they sound ❤️

[@Rihardololz]

@@stumpyjoe3507 it's called reality, choose better person to tangle and dont raise an army if you dont have anything to feed it.

[@stumpyjoe3507]

@@Rihardololz k

[@mandyschmidt206]

@@Rihardololz Your realty. You're merely projecing your inability to choose a compitent partner. More than likely you are the incompetent partner. Won't make you any less wrong, though. But I sincerely hope you get the help you need and wish you the best. I know it's probably not easy being insecure and needing to harass others to feel better about yourself

[@Rihardololz]

​@@mandyschmidt206 i stop reading on first sentence since not worth give attention to love advisors trash opinions.

[@joannhopkins1396]

The system needs to hold these so called fathers accountable ! !

[@coreyanderson1457]

I agree. Here in the states, fathers or non custodial parents, often are paying all they can, and still get threatened with jail, because they are charged too much, yet, the fathers who don't pay anything are always getting away. Society has a tendency to blame the mother for everything when she's a single mom, and hardly anyone says anything about where is the dad, or, why is she a single mom to begin with (a lot of women I know are single moms because of domestic violence),and why wasn't he there for her or the kids? No one seems to hold fathers responsible at all.

[@kickinkanga7026]

They spoke nothing of the father's, which leaves me thinking those stories are not worthy for a poor single mother struggling Angle... The father's probably are paying child support. Nothing was said they weren't... because if that was the case it would of been pointed out. Single mothers are toxic and it makes me sad to think what a terrible life these kids have ahead of them... Most domestic problems are bogus and not real case's.

[@demigodbjj5976]

I absolutely agree

[@cbear9263]

@@coreyanderson1457 Yes go after these fathers. However, we need to go back to marriage before babies. I can understand a deceased husband and I can see how a mother can have 1 child out of wedlock....but after that it's called a choice being a single mother. No sympathy here when you should've learned the 1st time.

[@cheeriosforhonkies8867]

@@cbear9263 I agree. It’s the choices the adults are making that make these kids lives so unnecessarily difficult! Is there no family planning funding in the UK? THAT is where the money would be best spent. Not AFTER they’ve pooped out 3/4 kids and the kids are without food

[@Amandahugginkizz]

That little boy with the braids is smart beyond his years a d such a kind soul. He cares so deeply about his mom and sister and humankind.

[@sc0rpion616]

Kid had 100,000,000,000,000,000,000 iq.

[@sheripatson8057]

hes amazing! I think he will go far in this world. maybe even president or senator or scientist, I wish only the best for these families.

[@joshwhipkey9957]

Sheri Patson there is no way that's slefish, he probably learned when he has issue with moving school and place it makes things harder on his family and clearly due to moving all the time has no way to make friends so he close to his family you totally need a better understanding of kids or the word selfish

[@setharkin2768]

@@yuna_lee he's learned to be resilient. Those conditions have become what he is used to. He's a nice boy, but he's a bit hardened by constant change.

[@2ndhandSue]

Kayla Austin - I really liked JJ as well. He is destined to become a good adult, and all this chaos he lived through as a child will always remind him how to treat people properly. I also like Ellie - she is also very intelligent and she's smart enough to know that education is her ticket out of that life. She remains calm, she helps her mother, and she's so cheerful. I would be proud to call her my daughter.

[@anngarnsey3622]

Where are the fathers of these children? It is outrageous that these mothers carry all the responsibility for the children.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

Um no...mom should have taken responsibility before she took on that title. Stop blaming men; birth control is available.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

@Nadine SchneiderThe results of bad choices or lack of planning always end up falling on the women. Break that cycle and take responsibility; use birth control, limit your children to one instead of a liter, try to get an education. It's not just the mens fault; women have to take responsibility for their carelessness. Yes, having more than one child with no steady income, education, home, stability is carelessness. The children are the one being effected. Men should use condoms, however, if they don't then us women need to stop and take responsibility or move on. Don't always blame the men; that's victim mentality.

[@hehehhorf7647]

@@ms.hotdoglegs614 Wow, did you not watch the video? Everything was going fine until their father decided to leave. He should've taken responsibility and paid a hefty amount of child support for those kids. You just can't make a bunch of children, then leave like nothing 😂. How pathetic.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

@@hehehhorf7647 Ideally the father should pay, but that is not always the case. Therefore women need to protect themselves; birth control, planning, education, savings. If you do not see the importance in that, then there is no other way for this convo to go ✌

[@hehehhorf7647]

@@ms.hotdoglegs614 I would feel the same way if a mother left the father with the children. And you can say that using protection is the answer, but that can't be enforced, child support can. It's a 50/50 job, and if one parent is lacking, it's not the fault of the other parent, especially when they're doing this poorly.

[@emo7636]

That little boy that was crying and said 'I just find it hard to keep myself calm in here', that was so sad and sweet bless him.

[@tracykatz4309]

My parents divorced when I was 5, my dad paid $60. a month for me, my mom worked 2 jobs making sure I had what I needed, I saw my dad every other weekend, and my dad struggled paying that amount to my mom, and I realize how lucky I was he was still in my life, it seems women for the most part know when they have children they become their responsibility and most men don’t have to worry about their children, thank goodness for strong women

[@rd1149]

@marina no , neither of those are factors

[@gregkareem9824]

You still didn't answer the question

[@gregkareem9824]

Typical humans why am I not surprised right because we all know there's only single mothers out there and there isn't any single fathers out there right ? You gave praise to single mothers but not single mothers and fathers gotta love it

[@brendaechols2228]

I love watching british documentaries and shows. They are more realistic than the fake Kardashians and The Bachelor shows we have here in a America.

[@gigichanel1745]

Brenda Echols omg SO TRUE !!

[@lark6spur]

Absolutely! This is real life....not reality bullshit!!!

[@bremayak]

Have you called your trunk a boot yet? I'm watching more foreign TV shows than US shows, too.

[@OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy]

@@bremayak It is the boot, and the front of a car is the bonnet! Don’t forget to pronounce your ‘U’s properly in words like Tuesday and Stupid. Specialty becomes speciality, and normalcy is normality. Aluminum becomes aluminum. There are many others, but these will do to start with. You’ll be pronouncing English like us Brits in no time.

[@thequeenb8404]

@@bremayak me too. What are some good ones you would suggest?

[@jeffnlisa]

This absolutely breaks my heart!!! NO CHILD, NO ADULT, should face this sad reality!!! And for a landlord to evict someone because a mother is complaining about MOLD, which is DEADLY, is absurd!! He should be held accountable and in my opinion, face MASSIVE fines and even jail time. Breaks my heart for these families and many more... We should NOT have families on the street!!

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

Landlords can be brutal; I was watching that U K, Can't Pay, We'll Take It Away, and they send bailiffs to do evictions. They evicted this young family who had a two year old boy on life support, because the landlord wasn't prepared to allow the family to stay two more days until their new property was ready for them. The little boy had to be put in hospital to keep him safe.

[@mindyschocolate]

Yeah, that’s the worst case of mold I’ve ever seen.

[@jacquelinehillson9589]

Should be the landlord getting prosecuted , letting a family live with a major health 😡hazard.Shameless.

[@POCKBA]

When I lived in latin america it was very common to live with Mold and few know that it is unhealthy.

[@annsaunders5768]

😢​@@POCKBA

[@marilyngrace7886]

That 10 years old speaking in the beginning About how shes upset cuz leaving her friends and school... its very important to her .... had me crying 😢

[@krystlep7353]

I wouldn't even be able to be the camera man in this situation 🥺 the second she started crying I lost it 😢 Such a sweet innocent young lady already having to tackle so much early on in life.. Bless these family's 🙏

[@rutituti678]

Those poor children.. I just want to give them the biggest hug and tell them it's going to be alright.... If only it could be so simple...

[@roysaly7167]

rutituti678 And a big huge for you

[@rutituti678]

@@roysaly7167 aw thank you sweetheart

[@roysaly7167]

@@rutituti678 your welcom dear

[@rutituti678]

@Long Beach is my city funny and all but not on a video about kids guys c'mon..

[@bethstearns7663]

I’m sorry but the last thing these kids need is a hug!!! They need a secure home!

[@Readzboox]

I wish I could reach into my computer and swoop up lil Ellie at the 5 minute mark. Shes such a doll and shes so smart to understand how important an education is.

[@yrman2]

Rita Shaw I thought the same thing. She brought me to tears, hate that for her

[@JTDyer21]

Absent fathers who leave their kids are the scum of the earth. I absolutely would never ever leave my kids. Children need their daddy to provide, protect, and prepare them for the real world. These single mothers try to raise them like a mother but there's no way a mother can ever replace daddy. Jobs are difficult to find and men often don't get along with a woman but that's no excuse to abandon the children. A real man will do whatever it takes to provide for his children even when life is difficult.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@lenziany]

I genuinely hope more men are like you said you were.. Cause, sadly I've seen tooo many case like this where the father run off and it's happening across the globe..

[@mindyschocolate]

I agree. These deadbeats are never held responsible. They’re half responsible for those kids existing.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

The best thing a father can do for his children, is to love their mother.

[@roxannemoser]

I did it with 2. They now buy father's day cards for me.

[@cindyingram1411]

I'm so happy that these families are getting permanent housing , JJ is such a doll and I feel badly for the children of all the families, the fathers should she ashamed of themselves for abandoning their own children and making them suffer so much.

[@coribailey5338]

I need to give jj the biggest hug & his sweet mother for saving his toys & drawings for him. God, help all of them I would give anything to be able to help ant of them. Bless their souls every one of them.

[@prettyblackfemaletunnelvis5945]

Cori Ottak aww god bless your heart in I pray god bless you much where you are able to help because your heart in comments says it all on what type of person you is if u had it I’m sure you will help them all the same hoes for me I would be so happy to be able to make someone else happy because I know what it feel like to have nothing

[@amybaum2722]

JJ is an awesome boy. I wish I could be there for him and his family

[@sambotros1918]

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[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

They should make the fathers of all these children watch this documentary and see the pain it causes not being their for their family.

[@heatheranon726]

The worthless deadbeats wouldn’t care.

[@uuesgirl]

Or, they should force the fathers to be fathers. To pay money to help take care of the children THEY helped create. I have a feeling these "fathers" wouldn't give a crap watching this, since they happily walked away from their kids and didn't care.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

@@uuesgirl Children should be brought up by their parents, not by the taxpayers. Sometimes the fathers are in the background and do help but they lie low because the benefits as "single mothers" are higher. There are jobs in London.

[@katiewimberly4193]

Yes, it's just sad.

[@otyzavrgnia2072]

I prayed thàt🥺 they never lost their hope that they could successfully survive these dilemma and Faith to our grand creator Jehova God that their prayers would be answers and be granted at the right time amen 🙏

[@mrs.laynellbailey8391]

J.J. is an old soul. I love everything about this young man. He is a great protector for his mummy. He a sweet soul and so kind..

[@timmolloy7574]

Hopefully when he grows up he'll be one of the leaders of the future who will bring an end to the scourge of homelessness, he has a lot of potential, strong intelligent young man. No one should be homeless in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, no one. Pure greed and injustice, it doesn't have to be this way!

[@leddik]

I feel so bad for Ellie and her family. The mom is doing the best that she can and you can tell she is a really good mother. The fact that she is taking Elliie to volunteer with her shows that she isn’t selfish and just on benefits for no reason.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@angelaadams1801]

My husband left and I raised three kids on my own. This brings back a lot of memories.

[@danielleschiazza6172]

Yes me too. My oldest is 25 now and I went through a lot raising her and her sister when I left their dad. I left him, he was abusive, very abusive. It was hard and I worked my fingers to the bone, and took nurse's aide training classes just so I didn't have to work a minimum wage job and cna positions paid more. Once I started working as an aide it was a lot better but I still struggled tremendously. It seemed as if nothing I did was ever enough. I was so stressed and anxious and worried all of the time. I hate to see these moms go through this.

[@crazyleaf257]

😢

[@liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934]

Mother's Day is and always will be wayyy more popular and wayyy more celebrated than Father's Day because too many fathers do not think or function like fathers, and too many mothers are left holding the bag when the fathers abandon their families.'Tis sad, but true, folks. Smh

[@ingridjager1028]

No child should be living like this. They should be children playing around without having to think about grown up things..Every times switching schools/Friends.

[@katiek3396]

No they shouldn't. But, sadly that's the reality of poverty and homelessness. When we cut back on human services we create needless suffering.

[@gmack3883]

Ingrid Jager very true. Parents should protect kids from uncertainty and stress.

[@richardbowers3647]

They probably immigrated to America? I'm guessing?

[@timmolloy7574]

People keep voting for governments who allow this, or don't vote, and this is the result.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@rzum81]

I really like Ellie’s mom. She seems very likable and seems to have a good head on her shoulders. It’s nice to see her take an interest in the food bank and teach her oldest daughter Ellie about it.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@KimberlyWebbdesigns]

This documentary made me incredibly sad....one thing is certain.....these kids are very smart and very kind. They're mothers are very loving towards them. Kudos to the Mothers for staying with the children and not leaving them . Loads of love to these families.

[@thevintagepoet]

That mold. Omg that looks really bad . I've only ever see that in abandoned buildings

[@cheshire-yu4nz]

They probably tried to paint over the mold.

[@thevintagepoet]

@@cheshire-yu4nz looks like it . that would not help

[@thevintagepoet]

@CanadaCommunity Org cool

[@thevintagepoet]

@Jay Leno I've never had any mold problems. My home is ventilated. So you could be right

[@brendaechols2228]

How is that place livable? Home inspector would not allow that in America.

[@rajendraballiwal1425]

Real documentaries you are really doing a good job.

[@malinjohansson6942]

Rajendra Balliwal they are really great!

[@ahthatshotwhatyousay6404]

Are they really? Because they recording this but probably not doing anything about it.

[@merry1431]

Ahthatshot Whatyousay they’re raising awareness of the problem and I’m sure they paid the families

[@sg3655]

This truly breaks my heart. I feel so bad for the older boy and girl from both families.. just want to give them a hug. They're so precious, mature beyond age and deserve a normal childhood.

[@CDN1975]

JJ's mother seems very depressed and hopeless. Wish I could give her a hug and make her life better. God bless her.

[@SnapszDuhh]

I know. It seems like she is just barely holding it together. It makes me wanna cry

[@niningrz4864]

The royal family should watch this

[@tanyaprice-vanhart2222]

their all so cold hearted I doubt it would even faze them.....

[@nicolakruger9043]

They are to busy spending tax payers millions on renovating Frogmore cottage.

[@tideswell7799]

@Nining Rz Why?

[@jannelie7173]

I dont think they would be bathered. Theyr luxury are more important

[@ewenouin4828]

Nining Rz yeh

[@SnapszDuhh]

I am so so happy for JJ and his family. I’m really happy the mom made the choice to stay close to his school instead of accepting that other housing option hours away. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for her couch surfing and imposing on people. She’s an amazing mother. I am also so happy for Ellie’s family as well. I hope the mom is handling her depression a bit better now and I hope Aaron isn’t as angry anymore. He definitely was showing mental health problems already. Hopefully that’s settled now though. 15 months is absolutely ridiculous. Two strong amazing families🥺❤️

[@linnyhajnalka4393]

I would love an update on these families. Ellie stole my heart, JJ as well.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@amy.thomson1989]

I would love to see what they are up to in 2022 also

[@mikivanduyn9630]

both children were so smart and way older than there age...

[@natasja4307]

"I think everyone should have a house." Why are children much smarter than greedy adults?

[@monkeynumbernine]

Sure... Easy for anyone who understands what having a house/ place to live costs. Because it does cost money. Children often don't understand the cost of something, or the reason why things cost money. We have young adults in America today who appear to not understand these things at all... The parents didn't bother with teaching them basics about money and the school system in America is a joke...it is so busy worrying about feelings, it's a miracle any student can graduate with the ability to read and write anymore. 😡

[@myname9008]

And who owes them houses then ? Will u stop watching KZbin to go build some houses ? Why didn't you then ?

[@silky2204]

My brother-in-law, who is a pig, bought a house outside of his earning capacity. This man scammed his whole life. My sister would not see it for what it was. The kids begged him not to buy the house. He lost my sister's inheritance. Now he is in a nursing home with a stroke and the family is on skid row. Live within your means. Take risks that are calculated.

[@Jewelkraft.]

I always said that. They're honesty and innocence robbed over adults selfishly worried about money

[@justocean2197]

@@silky2204 finally someone is talking some sense holymoly.. imagine not being able to afford something and still buying it anyways. Imagine not being able to take care of 1 or 2 kids and having more.

[@ANDREA-rr2rv]

This made me cry...every child needs to feel safe, needs to have stability...heartbreaking 😢💔

[@sambotros1918]

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[@mikailanolanxo]

The friendship of those 2 girls melted me, so sweet.

[@traceymatzen4837]

Lack of education and teen pregnancies play into such situations as this. Still sad to witness as an adult. I've lived it as a kid myself. Having to change schools and not knowing from one day to the next where you will stay sticks with you. Thankful my adult children did not grow up like that when they were children. For a wealthy country to have such an issue to home families is appalling

[@tianacollado872]

So heartbreaking to watch her cry and to see just how much she loves her school. The oldest girl is so mature for her age. I hope that good things come to them. All kids deserve a good life.

[@missjo174]

JJ is such an intelligent boy . His mom seems lovely too and is trying her best. I hope she gets that degree in philosophy and they all have a great future . They deserve it

[@brittanyknight1103]

But what jobs are available with a degree in Philosophy..any famous philosophers I recall throughout history weren’t paid for it.

[@barb8335]

The mother's in this series are very strong women. The children are fabulous

[@laurabadger9150]

Oh, JJ's eyes at the beginning of this; such deep sadness..so glad this family found a better place!

[@Timothy-Grace]

Am African and in 2018 I almost felt into this dangerous trap of traveling to UK for studies.With 40000 pounds for studies,rent,food, accommodation, transport fair, personal needs in a year, I realized I will still need more money.Calculating it for 6yrs,I noticed am about making huge mistakes.Am really appreciating my stay back in Africa. If this is really a reality,then I guess there is no hope for UK.

[@mauisazonkingston3050]

Royals are doing so much charity all over the world and yet their people are suffering like this..so ashamed..😟😟😟

[@lolasmom5816]

It was her choice. She made the choice to have multiple children by a man that wouldn't support them. She lives in a country that has many opportunities but she opted to have a bunch of kids and no job. No, no one should be taking money from those that are in need due to no fault of their own to give to people that are choosing to live like that.

[@XLindsLuvsPinkX]

How were these women to know that they would have children with men that weren’t going to stick around?

[@XLindsLuvsPinkX]

We have women/families in the US that will purposely have more children because they get more support for each child.

[@kellyalexander7347]

They should be grateful they still get help other countries give 0 help

[@rebeccadelbridge2998]

The royals do not care about you, me, or any of their 'subjects'. The EMPIRE, is their priority. All else is for show.

[@danielledriffill-shelmidin2098]

Watching that first little girl, Ellie, have to leave her best friend and how upset they both were was heartbreaking; couldn’t imagine going through that as a child. We were lower/middle class and moved from an apartment complex to a trailer and had food, clothes, bills paid and mom kept a great budget for all of that. I’m happy to have never had to say goodbye to my childhood friends because I was being evicted 😞

[@karenk2409]

Ellie absolutely breaks my heart!! 😢

[@strayallycat]

Me too

[@UnderAlias1051]

The thing that really breaks your heart, not just the awful situations these poor families have to endure, is, how much it ages the children. They can't just be kids, they've seen, experienced and understand far more than any child should. They deserve to just be kids. I'm so glad there are organizations helping them, but it's so heartbreaking just how many people are enduring this.

[@emmanuelgeraldo5337]

Stop spending money on wars, NATO ,hosting world cups and Olympics ,.and assist the poor.

[@terryjp3050]

you start.

[@kimmancha4314]

yes and stop giving the rich and powerful all the breaks financially.

[@22ergie]

@@kimmancha4314 and bank bailouts FFS

[@joshwhipkey9957]

Terry JP he mentioned the government, should spend money on keeping people alive not shipping them off to die.... makes sense

[@CLee-oo9yl]

Stop having children you can't afford. It's called personal responsibility

[@OisO8]

I love the relationship between JJ and his mom. She is so wise, calm, patient, compassionate, and loving. Really proud of her sticking with University even after the set back that homelessness caused. I really felt the pain for Ellie and her brother and that her mother suffers depression... I'm sure things were much harder than they appeared on camera. 😔 All of these children touched my heart and I wish both families all the best and continued success. 💕

[@amy.thomson1989]

Poor Nicole kept saying sorry when she was crying 😢. And JJ asking if she is alright!!! 😢 That beautiful Mum a trying to study as well as dealing with all the extra difficulties. I really really hope they are all in a better position now.

[@mstt3530]

JJ and Ellie, these two have so much potential.

[@Cassie03]

Myself, my husband and 3 kids have been homeless on 2 different occasions for a total of 6 months and it is EXTREMELY difficult!!! I feel So MUCH for these mamas!!! The stress is UNIMAGINABLE!!!

[@poplillyp]

Off topic but Ellie's younger brother is a really good communicator for his age. "I am frustrated, there is nothing to do and it's hard to keep myself calm here" is much better emotional intelligence and regulation than most adults display.

[@delnitap]

I understand these moms. I been there. Once I was able to get a job I just did what I had to for my kids. I didn’t have much support in my situation, but I did best I could and save enough. I really hope these families gotten the help they needed. My mom had me in these situations as a kid.

[@TrustingTruth]

These segments should provide information on how we can sponsor these families. I don't live in the UK but I would definitely be open to sponsor a family to help them get on their feet.

[@Tipperary757]

A lot of men deserting their children and shirking adult responsibilities.

[@22ergie]

nothing new...

[@reshmaharaj9775]

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[@heatherrose9373]

They get away with it

[@atstar8136]

@@heatherrose9373 sadly true

[@heatherrose9373]

@@atstar8136 🥀

[@colleenrainbowblack8762]

These women are so strong and they truly love their children.😊 They are to be commended.

[@heatherzlotyh7267]

Those moms are awesome warriors and those kids are really precious! May you always have a place to call you own❤️

[@lakishasmith956]

This just trips me out everyone is so worried about the royals and their weddings and babies what what are they doing for the real people of England. The people are the one who should stand up and say no more. If you really think about it they are not really royalty because you dont even have to be royalty to marry into that family anymore so what makes them any better than anyone else.

[@samdasilva1914]

It is not the responsibility of the monarchy it is the responsibility of the government. What's with your comment about the real people of England? You do know that it is the United Kingdom right? As in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

[@kathernandez5165]

They are pedofiles too

[@andreamcmanus1068]

@@kathernandez5165 What?

[@rkr5106]

@@samdasilva1914 I never use the term 'UK' as historically these lands are taken by force/war/etc. It's definitely not something to be proud of....

[@zhawendaagozibezhik898]

My heart truly breaks for these children.

[@heatherkarow8399]

So sad, it’s making me cry! My friend moved to Florida in 8th grade & I was devastated. I couldn’t really open up to anyone else being that weird teen....so I feel the hurt they are feeling! Poor kiddos.

[@missyann]

My heart and prayers go out to the mum with four kids...that was me two years ago with my two kids and i almost had a nervous breakdown to see her being as stong as she is oh sweetheart my heart is breaking for you i pray this gets better

[@2ndhandSue]

What a couple of amazing kids Ellie and JJ are! They've managed to remain calm, accepting of their situation and thriving in spite of the turmoil. I think these two have great futures ahead of them. This video was so sad, all the way through. Even getting their home finally made me skeptical - they can so easily be evicted again at the whim of a private landlord. The hostels are a godsend, but much could be done to make them more appealing when a family has to stay for months or years on end. The children have nothing to do. Are there no community centres in these boroughs where the kids could go after school to play, do crafts, maybe have a choir or dancing lessons? To be trapped endlessly in the too-small space of their hostel rooms is torture for them and for their mothers who never get a break from it, who never can have a babysitter for a couple of hours to go for a walk or have tea in a quiet cafe. No mother in that situation can keep her cool all the time. How is it that the fathers of these children can just walk away without the courts chasing them down to get child support from them? How is it that the families of these men abandon the ex-wife and kids as well? If those were my grandchildren and my son had walked away from them, I would be as involved as possible with the kids. There's obviously many sets of grandparents in England who have lost touch with their grandchildren simply because they walked away from the family when their sons walked away.

[@keepitsimple2593]

These kids are so grown for their ages. They should never have to know this kind of pain and uncertainty. Bless them 10 fold❤️

[@lynneanthony9172]

Absolutely heartbreaking for these children, paying such a heavy price in a broken system. I will pray for them as long as I live.

[@katerubin7693]

The 10yr old boy looks so Much Happier!!! God Bless them & the New Home!!!

[@cheylalynn7881]

I'm 30 and just buying our first home as a family with my mom and dad. Its the only way we can own. Poverty is real when 3 incomes aren't enough for apartment living. I live in the United States and I dont have children. This breaks my heart that children have to think about any of these adult issues. Food, housing, and income are no business for children to worry about. These poor mamas. My heart aches for them and their babies.

[@Laura-jy6xg]

The way little Rebecca cries about her best friend Ellie moving on really struck a chord with me. Raw emotion on camera. 🥺 The world needs more compassion and less judgement.

[@de3182]

Poor little Ellie leaving her friend. Oh how I feel that pain. 😭

[@nicolekirkpatrick7125]

It is ashame that such a documentary is necessary but what a great idea to get the perspective of the children caught in the middle of the aftermath of eviction and the chain reaction. The maturity levels of J.J. & Ellie is so disheartening. You can definitely see the impact that homelessness has on children and how they cope in society. I hope both these families are able to secure a permanent home filled with happy memories to come. Please follow-up so we may continue to follow their lives.

[@cathy-ud5ed]

I take my hat off to these 2 remarkable women..forced into this horrid situation and still managing to encourage positivity to their children. I wish them all the best and hope that now they can settle and relax.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

It is always the children who suffer, but thankfully Mom has not bailed! We sometimes grew up stacked in a bedroom, but we never were worried, it was normal for us. It wasn't fancy, but it was warm and it was home for us. We grew up secure in knowing we had a warm and clean place to live. Some of our friends were living 7 kids in a 2 bedroom apartment, and they also grew up thriving, productive and even becoming a political leader. They ate a lot of Irish soda bread and jam, but the food was always there and the hospitality was amazing.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Where are the father's of the children? Doesn't the U.K. go after them for child support?

[@wonderwoman7801]

I was thinking the same thing

[@slydoll7877]

The system in the UK is notoriously bad. Men can just say they're self-employed and give their earnings in as very low...then they order the men to pay pathetic figures like five pounds per week. Other men might be abusive and the women scared to chase them for money.

[@sc0rpion616]

London is one of the largest cities for the wealthy. Why should the British government go after them. The government does not help the meek. Unfortunately, it’s the way the world works.

[@laurapotter871]

the father;s is running the roods making more babys .

[@brittypeach5799]

I think the same thing. It takes two to make a baby. In the US women are losing the rights over their own bodies. Women cant have an abortion in a couple states without having the death penalty, whether: they were raped, incest, health problems, cancer, never wanted to be a mother, and so many other reasons why. There are so many single mothers and no one goes after the guy for child support or nothing. Men will never take responsibility for their actions but they will always look down on the mothers who have no choice but to take care of their kids because if she put them in foster care they would say it's because she was a bad mom when she isn't.

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

I've watched several of these documentaries and I am in utter n extreme shock that this is how London treats people. By that I mean ripping children out from their homes and putting them in rat & bug infested and SEVERELY moldy units. In each and every documentary that I've watched I'm seeing that all these places with mold on the walls, the ceilings, and some even have some sort of mushroom like things growing out of the walls! Its absolutely disgusting and all these places are run down, dirty and just deplorable. I'm fully aware that each country has its homeless population but here in America it is against the law for human beings to be housed in mold infested apartments. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that living in mold is detrimental to ones health.

[@EDDIELANE]

That mummy is so strong and sweet. When somethings bothering me, I also hide tears from my kids. My heart goes straight out to her.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@yalondapickrel2058]

It is so shocking to me that some of the people commenting on here honestly aren't aware that this type of thing goes on for poor people EVERYWHERE. It has always been that way and it always will be. It's just been in the last century that things have been at least humane for the poorest people.

[@happilysmpl]

Absolutely. People need to accept that others will not come and help them all the way. They hv to fight for themselves

[@timmolloy7574]

This should not be happening in a so called 1st world country, one of the wealthiest in the world

[@timmolloy7574]

@@IIII...... Did the bankers and speculators face the consequences of their actions for the financial crash of 2008 as a result of the housing bubble they helped fuel by fraud?

[@sambotros1918]

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[@lillith77]

Those two little girls are old souls. Broke my heart when she was talking about losing her best friend

[@chesleecallum6392]

I really appreciate the focus on this documentary, it's based on the reality through the eye of a child, not discussing the financial behavior or political discussion whatsoever, just the child's eye...

[@sambotros1918]

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[@lisajeter9511]

This storm has me in tears. It’s one thing to know about it but to watch a story about it makes it so much more real to you. I’m one of those ppl that wants to be a fixer. I have a large family with a 5 bedroom house and would love to invite these children to come to my home! This is so disruptive to these children!!!

[@kellyberea2171]

Please God bless these family's they do not deserve such hardships so young ...poor moms wish there was more help for them...

[@rickjames5998]

yeah because praying solves all problems.

[@kellyberea2171]

Rick James no Rick James but I do pray a lot I lost so much loved ones one 9/11 .....and I don't no why I do maybe I just don't want these young people to ever feel hardship like I have all alone ...somehow it makes me feel closer to them ..the ones I lost..

[@stefuhni]

@@rickjames5998 who are you to make someone feel bad for wanting to pray for others? Grow up.

[@kellyberea2171]

Nadine Schneider I don't think you read what I wrote .....not cool ...schooling for you I need not say anymore I have no clue where you are comming from ...

[@kellyberea2171]

Stefani Ruiz Thankyou Rick James ❤️kelly

[@brendaechols2228]

The mold is insane

[@Townie7177]

It's insane because where I live in Massachusetts even if you're a short-term tenant this would be illegal

[@zhaw4821]

a spray bottle filled with water and a little bleach can fix the mold

[@Blackhole6800]

@@zhaw4821 She said that it keeps coming back. It needs more than bleach and water.

[@zhaw4821]

@@Blackhole6800 and you maintain by keeping the procedure. And circulate some fresh air.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@GloriaViolet]

VERY realistic show ..... I've been through it myself 4 about 18 months ..... I now live in a home of my own ... for the past 11 years . But I'll never forget the insecurity of NOT having a place to call home ... After all , you're only 1 step away from being out on the streets ! Homeless . Great show ... hoping everyone , especially all the children , are doing fine and made new friends ! Lots of love to you all and have a gr8 new year !!! ( hopefully with an end to Covid !!! ) ❤💖❤💖❤💖

[@sambotros1918]

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[@shantaywarren7676]

My heart broke listening to Ellie and her family’s story. Poor little girl. 😢💔

[@bblake5116]

Ellie is such a sweet child.

[@jamescachola4389]

I feel down sometimes and watch these and feel determined again because they're experiencing way worse and are trying to keep their spirits high.

[@kellylupton6136]

It broke my heart when Ellie was starting to cry about her a schooling,something needs to change in this world

[@ursulamarisol]

I feel so bad for those poor mothers , they're trying so hard! I hope they're fine now ❤

[@Ccal488]

The weight of the world is always left on the moms.. :(

[@dinil5566]

That's why they are goddess, just like my mom. 😍

[@loisaustin6200]

So true, and most often the mom's are the ones who get blamed for everything and anything that goes wrong.

[@chiwawahaj6548]

Sometimes dad's too

[@yokris0]

Who do you think go fight wars? Sit down

[@yokris0]

@my videos suck really So because your mother is awesome means everyone's dad are deadbeats? Solid argument 10/10

[@puppies4everthefam233]

I’m so sorry to hear about these children and the single mums. I feel like they deserve a break and a place to call home. Elle’s tears broke my heart. These people who kick out families should try and walk in their shoes. Then have all the added stress put on them for a while and see how they handle it.

[@ginajones2328]

Agree

[@joelleschmidt5944]

no , someone needs to go after the fathers and make them hold their responsabilities or face jail for child abandonment, how do they get away with this ?

[@tiffanygreen7115]

My heart absolutely breaks for these mom's and their kids. I was a young single mom once upon a time but I was very lucky to find a good job and I had the support of my parents and grandparents. Even with all of that it got to be very stressful being a single mom, so I really can't imagine having no help and no where to go. I really hope that these families are doing better now. I wish that I help them all.

[@daz4324]

The young mother of JJ is amazing she really is trying everything for her kids!! Keep up the great work .

[@sambotros1918]

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[@Untamed_ayla]

Heartbreaking for these lovely children.

[@camrenwick]

The rich and wealthy living far beyond their needs and not a care in the world for the poor and needy. Everyone deserves a home, food and clothing. It's disgraceful.

[@joy7363]

Those rich people most likely worked for that money. If they want to wipe their bums with $100 bills its their business. My husband and I get out of bed every day and work for what we have. There are days when I would love to lay in my warm bed but in order to pay for what we have we go to work...the Lord helps those that help themselves.

[@camrenwick]

@@joy7363 Hypocrite

[@timmolloy7574]

@@joy7363 If you're working you're not one of the rich people, you might think you are but you're not, the real rich people don't work, and mostly inherited their wealth.

[@joy7363]

@@timmolloy7574 I didn’t say I was rich. I said we work for what we have and have always done so. My husband has been working since he was a teen. I don’t know about when this documentary was filmed, but today there is no reason for anyone physically and mentally capable to be unemployed. Literally everyone is hiring. Go get a job and help your damn self.

[@timmolloy7574]

@@joy7363 Good for you. Pretty judgemental of you though, especially to assume that I don't have a job. Did you know that in the location where this documentary was set the average wage doesn't even cover rent never mind childcare?

[@bb8470]

Women hold a strength that completely amazes me. Always has. God bless.

[@brittanyhyatt3407]

I just want to reach in and hug all of these people and tell them things WILL be better 💔

[@judytripp2908]

Whyyyyyyy....don't you save your hugs and send them some money instead ...