The First Time I Was Homeless | Storytime

[@shanniwelsh133]

That was not a story of a 16-year-old doing bad things and getting what she deserved. That was a story of adults abusing and neglecting a 16-year-old child. I’m sorry you went through that.

[@wextremeart4399]

Aman ❤

[@LittleMo777.]

@@wextremeart4399Yes ma’am !

[@vanlifecrone4618]

Absolutely! Having a similar trajectory myself at the age of 17, I was making the best decisions I was capable of considering my age and upbringing. Please don’t berate yourself about things you did at that age, with no safety net, no help, no experience and and no protection. You survived. And let’s put a LOT responsibility on the ADULT MEN taking advantage of a child, shall we? You deserved better.

[@Jewelsquiss]

Amen ❤

[@MrDolcevita1]

I totally agree. No teenager or adult deserves this.

[@Dbellerive22605]

As your friend on the screen, I want to say that you were not a bad 16yo. You were a lost and abandoned 16yo. There is a big difference there. Not to disrespect your mother, she had an obligation to you. Not only did she choose to kick you out, she left the island and left you there. What that does to a child is awful. Go back and hug that girl, love on her and let her know that you will never abandoned her. Heal her. The choices you made as a child were from a survival perspective, not a true character. Please remember YOU ARE WORTHY of love, healing and peace. What the adults did to you was not yours to carry.

[@tracibagwell1098]

That’s right!!!

[@JoJo-ju7xw]

Birdie, tell that story again to yourself but do it as if it were your 16-year-old daughter going through those things and see how you feel about that teen afterwards. I imagine you would be a lot gentler with her.

[@kathleencomyn5228]

You have loads of life experiences and probably thousands of stories to tell. After listening to this story of your first homeless experience, all I can say is that you were a typical ADHD 16 year old who was unlucky enough to have an irresponsible mother who couldn't cope with a teenager and didn't have the resources to make sure you had a safe home at all times. There is no way my mum would have let me shack up with a group of men in the first place as it is very obvious what they were goinh to expect from a 16 year olc girl groupy. You have had a tought life and it has shaped you into a better person. You now have a mobile home and I hope you can find the positives of this new adventure also.

[@dawnf.1703]

Birdie my friend, what happened to you at 16 was not your fault. That was statutory r@pe, period. He should be in jail. The police officer should have lost his job & been in jail. I’m a bit older than you and I was a “shitty” teenager too but that didn’t excuse my abusers and it doesn’t excuse yours. Please be kinder to your 16 yr old self. She was used & abused and that is never ok. And for the record, you are still beautiful- inside & out. Peace my friend!

[@JoJo-ju7xw]

Thank you for saying this. I thought the same thing. And when Birdie talked about using the $100 for c*caine, my first thought was, of course, you did - you have to numb or distract from all that pain. That's not a selfish teenager. It's a hurt heart.

[@dawnf.1703]

@@JoJo-ju7xw 100% agree!

[@aniamessara2574]

16 is legal in most areas of the world and Many states in u.s . Some are slightly lower too. This story sounds like it could occur to someone in their twenties. should we deny them their rights to their own body too because things did not turn out to be the way we think. No absolutely no jail if one is abiding the current laws. You dont get to use the law to violate someone's rights regardless what you think of them.

[@JoJo-ju7xw]

​@@aniamessara2574 It gives off super concerning vibes that in her story you don't sympathize with the abandoned and used 16-year-old and defend the statutory r*pist who is 35 . . . even if it's not technical r*pe because she just cleared the constant age, the difference in life experience, understanding and ability to take care of yourself is huge. She's homeless and in survival mode. He is clearly taken advantage of a young, naive, and vulnerable girl. . . the lack of empathy and compassion for her is revealing something very dark in you . . . It's a bigger problem than you realize, a core problem, and affects those around you . . . why is it the statutory rapist you empathize with and not the abused 16-year-old?

[@djreg4]

Birdie, that period of time was NOT all on you by any means. You were a teenage girl and your mother CHOSE to dump you at a house full of men who played in a heavy metal band. That's on HER, not you. Sixteen feels like adulthood, but you were still at an age where you needed guidance and love and stability and all of that was taken FROM you! It is a miracle that you survived all of that on your own. God surely had a purpose for you even then, as it is so obvious He does now as you bravely share your story and bare your heart to all of us. We love you, Birdie. Just keep on moving forward one step at a time! God bless you!❤❤❤

[@Immunity7]

You are 100% right.

[@tina64a]

Love story time with Birdie ❤

[@sarahpierson6937]

It was not your fault. Your parents let you down. Your mom knew better. She set you up for failure. You're not homeless, you're houseless... You're doing great! You're a great inspiration! Your honesty is helping so many people including me. God bless your journey!

[@karencastle6002]

You are a true blessing and so glad you're safe 🙏 ❤️ Love and Light always Karen 😊and Miles 🐶

[@joyjournal6157]

You were wronged, Birdie. Just because you made some very unwise and self destructive choices didn't mean you deserved that treatment. You were just a kid. You were wronged.

[@gary-rr7jp]

Life can be crappy sometimes. Moreso when our choices are bad.🤔

[@SassyPieHole999]

How I wish I could put my arms around that sixteen year old Birdie child and protect her from those who were supposed to be responsible for her. You think it was what you deserved what happened but I’m here to tell you that you deserved SO much more from your ‘guardians’. With the right role models in your early life things could have turned out so different for you. You were never a bad person, you were a person damaged by abuse and you were doing the best you could with what you had at the time. I hope you can see some of that and I hope you can forgive that little child and love her as she longs to be loved.

[@ritachikita1468]

As Bob Well of Cheap RV Living always says, you are not homeless-you are houseless.

[@LeeAnneMillerHines]

You did nothing to deserve ANY of what those men took or tried to take from you. You were a just a KID and were doing your best. I hope at some point you will realize that you weren't a bad person, you were a young girl with few options, just trying to survive. Keep telling your stories, and know that we are all rooting for you.

[@WaywardAbode]

I really appreciate you saying that. I'm still trying to figure it all out. But I'm very grateful for your words. ❤️

[@dorothydrevnak6139]

You were NOT a bad person!!! You were a child!!! You were subjected to severe neglect by your parent and those men you spoke of were child predators !!! My own mother did the same kind of thing to me; didn’t know how or want to deal with a troubled child that SHE was “raising” and couldn’t get rid of soon enough. Being a parent for the last 30 years myself, I can’t imagine a world where I could have ever thought my 16 year old would be fine moving into a house with a bunch of men as I left the state. I still love my mom and you can, too, but the burden of responsibility belongs squarely on her. I hope I’m not hurting your feelings. I just hate to see such a beautiful soul taking responsibility for actions taken when your brain was literally not fully developed. Do you think these memories of your neglected and abused young self play a part in your current inner life? I hope you take in what I’m saying with all the good will with which it is meant ❤

[@WaywardAbode]

I most definitely take what you're saying with love. I appreciate that you would say these words to me. I'm still not sure how I feel about it all. But I appreciate hearing I wasn't necessarily a bad person. I appreciate it more than I can say.. Thank you. ❤️

[@peggywood6215]

You were NOT a bad person and did NOT deserve what you received. You were still a child 😢​@@WaywardAbode

[@peggywood6215]

​@@WaywardAbode I'm sorry but your mother was the bad person for feeding her child to predators 😢😢😢

[@tinyfairy2162]

Listen to ur daughter and keep the stories coming! ❤

[@DallasLemieux]

You are not homeless Birdie, you are travelling in your wee home… you are living a dream many wish could do… Great video too 👍🙏🌻🍁🧡

[@Dona-Inva]

The most heartbreaking part is that you feel it was your fault and that you were a “bad person”. You were a child, with an undeveloped child brain in a world that simply takes advantage of children who don’t have parents to protect them. My prayer for you is that you, one day, recognizes who was to truly to blame and how remarkable you are!!! ❤❤❤

[@jacquelynwilliams4723]

So, I lost track of your channel for many weeks and decided to check back in. I'm a prison psychologist and a lot of your story made me feel like I was back at work😮 except no one ended up dead or in prison. 😊. Many of us are extremely lucky that we survived our youth! You're a survivor!

[@WaywardAbode]

Wow, what an amazing thing to hear. I appreciate that more than I can express. Thank you. ❤️

[@marymedal8665]

That is why so many of us love your channel. You are real. Super boring? Hardly!

[@WaywardAbode]

That's so cool of you to say. Thank you!!

[@Jewelsquiss]

Gen X here. I know many people don't like labeling the Generations, but I feel that, in this way, it's relevant. We (GenX & some boomers and Mellenials) All grew up in a different world where this story is considered pretty normal. We either lived it or closely knew someone who did. We all knew someone who was kicked out of their house at 16 or younger, usually for reasons not that bad. (Not vacuuming, mowing the lawn, etc...) Some times more serious like being pregnant or drugs (considered equally bad by the Adults then). We, as children, were expected to be Responsible for ourselves and everything else as if we were 30 year olds. We were expected to take responsibility for the things we did, as if we were 30 year olds. We, ourselves, believed that we had the maturity of a 30 year old. We totally believed this to our core. We, to this day, take total responsibility for all the things we did since birth. Many of us did have kinder more gentle parents, but we still believed this because of our peers. It's hard to comprehend some times because of the way we raise kids today. Birdie, please reevaluate the way you are looking at your past. Think of it as if this all happened to YOUR Child. You would be horrified if this had happened to her! Even if she was a "mean" girl, as you describe yourself. You did the best you could with the knowledge and resources you had! Kudos to you for becoming a kinder, more gentle person. That's quite a feat. We all think that you are Wonderful and are so Proud of you for all you've done!😊❣️🥰👍

[@lisahaapaoja3838]

You can take responsibility for doing things you knew you shouldn’t, but adults know better and they left you on your own. THEY needed to take responsibility for you and the bad things that went on. I love your stories. You are quite the example of a good human being and I’d say you are homeless with caveats!

[@healthycathy9782]

Babe it’s not about woe is me! Why are you so hard on yourself? You were a child!

[@Sue-bb1sz]

Dear Birdie, don't stress, we Birdie Watchers are always glad to hear from you, no matter what the circumstances. And thank you for your willingness to open up to us and share your life's story. As always, I am amazed by your authenticity and how you are flourishing. You bring so much joy to so many, Fly, Birdie, FLY

[@WaywardAbode]

Once again, you've put a big smile on my face. Thank you so much!!

[@thewayofthewitch]

Girl - you are fine - I’m about 6-8 years older than you -and when we were growing up - that was the way. When I was 16 I thought I was so grown. But I will say the adults in the room weren’t good to you. You’re a survivor girl and you have a knack for making lemonade out of lemons. I wish we were friends IRL. 😊

[@tonyalamonte3288]

Birdie, you did not deserve that. Any of it. You were just a young girl and needed to be cared for by adult people who knew better. I’m so sorry for your loss of innocence that way. You are beautiful inside and out. I pray for the day God shows you what true love and beauty really are. You deserve so much better than that!🥲

[@Yaya-Siùsaidh]

Agree!

[@AnnettesVanTease]

Sister, love your story times. Boy, do you take accountability. Although a little too much at times. OMG, I laughed at how nonchalantly you told us of how you spent the $100. Love you, Birdie. Be safe in your travels back to your daughter. ❤

[@janelletrumble1983]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ceeceelanders1091]

What I love about your coming of age stories is that you've forgiven yourself and grown into the wonderful adult others see you as.

[@michelleraney3577]

Shame on your mother! I'm sorry you didn't have a loving and responsible mother! So glad you survived. It could have been so much worse.

[@piperread9474]

A 16 yr old is still a child in my opinion & it was the adults in your life at that time who let you down. You didn’t deserve that! You did the best you could with what you knew then. Oh and by the way, you still are very pretty, inside & out!

[@charlottegunning1548]

Thank you for your Story Time! I Love and Admire your blatant Honesty! Im certain im not alone when i say Please do more Story Time videos, i enjoyed it. God bless you, safe travels

[@laurenmichelle8399]

Washington & Oregon both recognize Indigenous People’s day!!

[@WaywardAbode]

That's so cool!! Another reason to love them! Thank you for telling me. 😊

[@RobinGoesCamping]

You look adorable

[@BeckeyBoydGooden]

You weren’t fine. You were neglected. You weren’t sheltered. I did stupid things at 16. Selfish. All teens are selfish. My parents didn’t kick me out or move away from me. You were abandoned. Don’t bash yourself! You were a normal teen. Teen brains are not fully Developed yet so don’t expect yourself to do adult things or decisions correctly! Please be more gentle with yourself and your memories. Thank God you weren’t hurt or killed during those turbulent days! You are loved!!!

[@candyjo59]

I believe you were taken advantage of by adults who should have known better. I can say you are all grown up and a sweetheart never think you are not a good person you are

[@MyraHolland-yo8bn]

Birdie, my opinion, (and you know what is said about opinions, right??? 😝) you are not homeless…you are a traveler, a mother, a friend, a videographer, a story teller….sharing all your stories and adventures from your home on wheels, to all of us who anxiously await your next video! You can’t do what you do in a sticks and bricks home. HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART IS ❤, and yours just happens to be in a vehicle. I love your stories!! Thank you 😊

[@WaywardAbode]

You're wonderful! Thank you so much!!

[@amyd1549]

It amazes me how much younger you look these days? Total bliss? The cute bangs? Being so successful? Who cares! It looks so good on you!!! Keep going Birdie!!!

[@fluffyrainbowclouds3399]

Lovely Birdie, you were not a bad person and did not "deserve" what you got. You did the best you could with what you had, period. Our brains don't finish developing until around age 26, and you were alone in the world without the experience or guidance to know better. You did the best you could with what you had, and as you learned more, and knew better, you worked very hard to do better. Show yourself some grace 💗

[@SydHalley]

Hey Birdie. Thanks for sharing. Sorry, but your parent was negligent & those men were predatory. You did not “deserve” any of it. Getting kicked out in the middle of the night was cruel and disproportionate to the pot swiping. To hear all that you’ve gone through and dealt with, and yet to see you making a new life for yourself, to see you finding wonder in the world, to see you still laughing and smiling…You are a strong, amazing woman! Be proud of who you are!

[@Yaya-Siùsaidh]

OMG, LOVE the bangs Birdie!!❤ Thank you for sharing part of you life with us!

[@BattyBev]

We were all silly at 16...lol...love your authenticity. ❤❤❤

[@TheBlueOwl21]

Birdie, we love to hear your personal stories, you said that you used to be pretty, well now you are beautiful ! 💙🇬🇧

[@WaywardAbode]

You are!! 🤗

[@seasheleyes]

You were only 16…my gosh. I am glad that nothing worse happened. I did some very stupid things too at that age. But I’m sure that being homeless would have put me over the edge. I like this storytelling format.

[@NoBruisesOnTheOutside]

Birdie, I really enjoyed this story thanks. I think you're too hard on yourself. There were a bunch of adults not being responsible and you're holding yourself more responsible than the adults. Take care.

[@marlenemulrenin8552]

You did not deserve to be thrown out in the middle of the night for taking a bag of weed very poor judgment for them to have left it out in the open anyway! So sad for you, I would’ve done the same damn thing! People have done a lot worse for their drug. Lighten up on yourself, honey, you’re no different than the rest of us❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AmyHarrison1980]

You could do silly little story time every freaking week and I would watch them all! you are so refreshingly authentic

[@WaywardAbode]

I just love these words so much! Thank you, Amy!!!

[@stephaniefinley7833]

Birdie....you were SIXTEEN years old. The so called adults in your life should have been...oh I don't know been looking after you. You cannot think for one moment that your situation was solely your responsibility 😢

[@WaywardAbode]

I was really good at convincing them I didn't need them. But I do see where you're coming from. And I love you so much for caring about me like that. I'm so, so lucky to call you my friend. ❤️

[@Out_GalliVANtin]

Hey, friend! That 16 y.o. you deserved love and compassion and understanding that it sounds like she wasn’t getting. She deserved all of that in addition to safety & security. Also, if we don’t look back at our younger selves and think “yikes, that was unwise” sometimes, that means we haven’t done the healing work and growing we were meant to do. You’ve come a long way, Birdie. Our pasts may have shaped us in some ways, but we don’t live there anymore. We have evolved and transcended, & are still learning, growing, becoming. Thank you for sharing this. Love you, friend.☮️💖

[@kimscribble6509]

You were just a baby! These men should have gone to jail for what they did. No wonder you developed anxiety and struggle with mental health.

[@OntheWater7988]

Damned straight they should be have gone to jail! I don’t know how it is now, but most men I met had no hesitation when it came to age. It was all about the macho BS. Although…putting a lifelong p label on people who do not necessarily have a deviant mental illness is another ‘nother subject.

[@dianesilverstein6475]

You are beautiful now!! You were only 16...we're not necessarily our wisest at that age!! You had an "exciting" youth!! You need to be writing a book. You have a great story to tell! Stay well and safe!❤😊

[@patriciadavison1486]

You were floundering and lost without good parental guidance and from that your life journey began - a hard road to walk but you walked it! So, kudos to you, Birdie. If there’s anyone out there who hasn’t made regrettable errors on their life journey then I’d love to meet them! Enjoy ‘NOW’ and don’t look back to those days with shame..just smile and know you navigated many of the obstacles in your path. Love from PD in the UK XXX

[@marystrenke3050]

You are amazing. Wow. ❤

[@susandesrosiers2746]

I love story time. Hopefully you'll have another.

[@LateBloomer1111]

First of all Birdie your GORGEOUS...SEE IT, BELIEVE IT BECAUSE IT'S SO VERY TRUE! You always keep me going and I truly love you for that! 2nd...we need to give teenagers grace, I remember being a teen and thinking I knew something about life and didn't know NOTHING 😂...but regardless we shouldn't have been taken advantage of during that time... we were still kids and should've been protected!

[@patalsup8572]

Birdie many of us made some bad stupid decisions when we were younger, the difference is that we had loving family and friends that told us we were doing stupid things and loved us thru that phase of our life. It wasn't all on you Birdie. Thanks for sharing❤

[@marystrenke3050]

One hundred percent.😢

[@lezliebrown7163]

Whatever type of video you can manage to create, I'm very happy to watch.. but giiiiiirl dontchu ever feel like you gotta convince anyone that you were "once pretty" with that gorgeous face of yours and a smile that could light up the sky. Thank you for sharing some of your time even when you had little to spare. I always look forward to your videos, whatever they are about. Take care and much love. ❤️🤗

[@gladysbcounselingandeducen3072]

Your story it the true example that we do not have to end up the way we begin. Thank you for always being genuine and sharing your stories with us.

[@Natalie-om1vf]

😢 we all have things we're not proud of doing or saying, though many can not yet even acknowledge this for various reasons. Discovering the inner child/ren and the roles they played largely out of FEAR) and coming to better understand and love all the parts of ourselves for what they did (and at times still continue to do) while in survival mode, I believe has been instrumental to my healing. As a recovering people pleaser, i see so clearly now that this too was ( and is still) a trauma response for me. Maybe you really were as "bad" as you say you were as a teen💔, I dont mean to take away your truth if that's what resonates with you. But i see your light sparkle in each of your videos and so i wonder if that "bad" teenager was just really scared, hurt, confused, and/or angry deep, deep down.❤❤❤

[@amandasieveking]

Hopefully it’s okay with us? Come on now Birdie!! We love anything you give us!! I could listen to you talk all day !! ❤

[@WaywardAbode]

Oh my gosh! That is so freaking cool of you to say!! Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@sophiedereans]

Beyond brilliant, I utterly adored it. Thank you so so much for being such a beautiful, talented, well spoken, graceful, mesmerising story teller. ❤️ ❤❤

[@twogeeseandagaz1986]

Love your story, a lot of stuff going on for a 16 year old, I had a few iffy things going on at that age too when my parents divorced, but it makes us wiser and stronger. As I watched this particular vlog I said to my hubby how pretty you look and how since you have been on this journey how much lighter and brighter you seem to be, then you put a comment up that once upon a time you were pretty 😅 You still are Birdie !

[@plontkegurl9529]

I love your stories. Would love to hear more. Keep them coming. ❤

[@montanawife4851]

A book would be nice❤

[@plontkegurl9529]

@@montanawife4851 agree

[@debbiesmith5746]

Your daughter was absolutely correct,,,story times are the way to go sometimes. You said you were pretty then,,,,gf,,,you are just as pretty now ! 😃

[@GinnyPrice-g5b]

You were just a child. You should have been protected by those adults in your life. You are more beautiful now than you possibly could have been then. Your maturity is very beautiful. Love you Birdie

[@melanie3527]

Birdie I love hearing your stories. You raised a smart daughter because you are smart but I’m betting she’s calm because she doesn’t have the adhd? I know my daughter teaches me so much because fortunately she hasn’t inherited that from me so her thoughts aren’t always racing and she can evaluate a situation

[@ReneeOwens-zw9td]

Birdie, I was not a nice person well into my 30's and needed to have more life lessons dealt. You are much wiser!

[@lievepensaert566]

It's so much better now. You were alone and unprotected and taking advantage of, in a world I heard about but never lived in myself. Because I had a home were people cared, a good school, great friends with loving parents also, stability and no money problems to speak of. So yeah... But look at you now. What a champ you are Birdie. ❤ Keep them coming girl. Thanks for sharing!

[@LG-oc6zk]

You can make these story times videos even longer?? We love to hear all your stories 🤩

[@LauraAlexander-c3w]

I loved your story-time video as much as all the others!! Great idea by your daughter. ❤️ I was having a somewhat similar conversation recently with my therapist and he stopped me and said “if one of your kids made those decisions at that age would you berate them and tell them they were stupid and should have known better.” Wow did that hit home! You’re doing great and you really have developed a group of people that love you and to whom you bring great joy. 🩷🩷

[@loriemeek1509]

You're such a badass!!! Thank you for being so open, The world needs more people like you. :)

[@stinaselmer9077]

❤ I want you to remember that at 16 you were still a kid, it didn't feel that way. You were young, naive and ignorant of as much as the world held - and that's nothing to be ashamed of. You were in no way a bad person for what happened or for the choices you made then. One cannot be blamed for that, because one did not know better; how could you..❤ Maybe the adults around you could have shown more love, more care. Those who were supposed to protect you fell short, and that's on them, not you. Especially him - the guy from the metal band that you looked up to and liked - he wasn't the good person you thought he was. He should have been better, but you were just a child who thought she had to grow up too fast. The bottom line is that none of this defines your worth. Neither then nor now. You were simply a child, a good and beautiful child trying to navigate a world that didn't always provide the guidance and protection you deserved. You did the best you could with what you knew, and that's enough. If what I have written appears strange, you must apologize - English is not my native language. Big love from another quince who also encountered growing up back in the 80s as scary. We take a little more responsibility for our young people today. didn't you think..

[@LittleMo777.]

You are so transparent and don’t hide the things that have affected the person you’ve become! You are amazing and have experienced things most of life that the majority of us have never consider. Thanks for the story time!❤

[@dawndavis6915]

Thank God for the few good people we come across in our lives that make a difference in a good way 💝

[@mandamacers9983]

you were not a bad 16 yr old!!!! thats an awful sitation for anyone ..let alone a 16 yr old!! so so young and it was everyone around you that let you down!!! . Be kind to yourself including your young self...you are pretty amazing!!

[@thelindaschuknecht]

Birdie it breaks my heart that you blame yourself for all of that. We all were teenagers once and selfish and rebellion in us, what was missing in this story was guidance. No disrespect to you mother, as she could have struggled with her own issues, but it would have been a better choice for her to find you a relative or close friend or reach out to a church organization, than drop you off at a lack of a better word child rapists home. I am sorry you went through all that and I am even more sorry that you still blame yourself for it all.

[@cristamalone2461]

You're a great story teller!! We all have a past where we did something not so brilliant, but thats where the best stories come from 😉

[@LivingtheIrony]

This was a great video. You were a child surrounded by abusive adults.

[@MillStream30]

Story times are the best, thank you for sharing

[@paustinheaton]

So not totally boring. Hope to hear more of your "adventure" stories. Hugs.

[@susancooney7033]

Sweetie, you where a child!! It was not your fault!! You are a wonderful person❤ We are human, & not perfect.❤❤

[@joannbrown2842]

Your behavior as a child was totally on your mother. It didn't come out of nowhere I'm sorry that you were in that situation. Not so different from me and I've put the blame squarely where it belongs. I wasn't given what i needed, that's not on me and it's not on you. ❤

[@californiaglo9666]

No parent should leave a 16-year old alone. I am so sorry you went through that.

[@bronwynwatson271]

Hey Birdie. Just wanted to say that no matter what your past holds you are an amazing, brilliantly talented human being and you have built a community of love that wants to support you. Also, you may have had shit adults in your childhood, but YOU have raised your daughter to be kind, smart and wonderful human being. Also, when the chips were down you made sure your child went to a loving parent and moved to be close to her so you can provide your support and love. Choices that weren’t made for you as a child. Oh, don’t worry about the push, I - and may others - will always find you. ❤

[@LauraAlexander-c3w]

THIS☝️…what @bronwynwatson271 said. ❤️❤️

[@solarlass5807]

I also say that when I was younger that I was pretty. Ya know what, we are still pretty! 😁 Off to watch your video for the second time (as I usually do) to up your numbers. Hearing how rough your life was when you were a teenager makes me appreciate the roof I had. That doesnt mean I didnt have some hardships in my younger years. I just look at all my experiences as learning opportunities. I look forward to hearing about the ten people sharing a house. In that situation I would almost prefer the bench. 🤣

[@joyce9523]

❤❤❤ gentle hugs sweetie

[@cassieoconnell774]

You told your story brilliantly. It brought me back to my teenage years, similar to yours. ❤😮

[@GF-pc5bt]

You’re still a pretty girl….personality kills looks… but even on that note you are pretty too…i am happily married so don’t take me for a creep….

[@eilleen6036]

Oh Birdie... those people were shit and I hate that happened to you

[@myrazocher4981]

Oh, if I could only talk about my young dumb years - it's beyond stupid, even as a teen. Anyway, nothing you can say or do would ever shock me, my experiences have left me humble and compassionate. You are one of my favs, Birdie - keep being you,

[@thelittlenatureshow]

I think the irresponsible adults who owe food and housing (at least) after bringing a child into this world are the ones who are selfish and stupid. It's really hard to place the anger where it belongs - on failure parents, but THEY are adults who should have been responsible. As a former high school teacher I can tell you without doubt that 16 year olds are NOT ready to take care of themselves, though all of them believe they are. The adults who care for them should know better. Good for Birdie for getting through this alone, but SHE is not the one who was stupid and selfish.

[@PhyllisHarmon-pz6os]

Love your stories. Glad you turned out to be this amazing lady with an amazing singing voice with a gift of story telling. Love you lots

[@janethudson3844]

Love the story, more please! It’s mostly your mom’s fault, stop blaming yourself, you were just a child!

[@TheyCallMeSir_H]

Lets just say that you aren't the only one who has done and said and felt and thought and acted in a manner that we'd rather not think about or have anyone notice or remember. It can be painful or embarrassing and even cringeworthy, at least it is for me; I believe this is the beginning of wisdom. So I try to remember to be kinder, friendlier, patient and to try leave everywhere I go just a little better for my having been there. Not because of me, but in spite of me. Sounds like you are in the right place for you right now. It is good to recognize that while we can often be victimized, that doesn't always mean we were helpless victims. And I couldn't care less about calling it Columbus day or Indigenous Peoples Day, just give me the day off, lol. Everyone is passing through wherever they are.

[@Kim-f7g]

Great bigs hugs to you beautiful human. Thank you for sharing.

[@robynwind3847]

What an amazing and resilient teenager you were - And what an amazing and resilient grown up you are. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Bigcat624]

Girl you have lived, we all have. Our pass does not define us. Your life experiences have made you the beautiful person you are today. Rock on 🤘

[@WaywardAbode]

Thank you so much, sweet friend. ❤️

[@ReneeOwens-zw9td]

Would love to have an updated Van tour... just a thought for one of your upcoming videos🥰❤🚙

[@Phoenix_flying]

Your candor and vulnerability is your appeal You are special and mean so much to so many. Thank you for sharing your story Birdie.

[@avabernhard2327]

That’s grooming what they did to you, wtf is wrong with some people 😮 it’s not your fault, because you were just 16 year old and normally needed advice and care from your mother 😢

[@sarahjones4124]

Birdie,you could never be boring❤

[@tandye0014]

Birdie you are a precious soul and I’m sorry your mother abandoned you. Don’t be hard on yourself, you were still a kid and should have never been left alone in the first place. Childhood trauma is real and digging into that will help you love yourself more. I see so much familiar watching you, trying to always take the blame for everything and everyone else’s mistakes. Love you! Great video!

[@WaywardAbode]

Hi, sweet Tandy! Thank you so much for listening to my story and giving me love in return. That is an amazing gift. ❤️

[@suzanneweitzel8969]

💚Thank you for sharing your past! You definitely have a gift for story telling! I look forward to your posts and listen to them while I work or watch when you travel! ❤ I think you DO have a home...Right here on your channel! Like a turtle with its home on it back! Every where you go, it's home! Giggling! Not calling you a turtle! But I am grateful for your adventures! Keep them coming! 🤠

[@WaywardAbode]

What a cool way to look at it - I have a home on this channel! I absolutely adore that! Thank you!!

[@bigsurkate8349]

Story time is never boring and it takes courage to relive the more “odd” portions of our lives in front of strangers - or you tube communities. Love you.. Keep on keeping on

[@WaywardAbode]

Love you back!