United Streets of America Ep 1 | Byron

Byron is a homeless man in Atlanta Ga. He teaches me about homelessness. He tells me about flying signs, light cycles, how he became homeless, drugs, Jewish women, police officers, and the local animals he loves.
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[@selahadams]

loved this man..tu

[@misselissa608]

Amazing story about the bird. Love it. He's a sweet man, God bless him.

[@Free-flyBE]

So true - 'alcohol worse than drugs cuz it's legal' Like this guy; seems sweet & in tune with nature!

[@BoLatham]

I didn't end up here because I was researching but after finishing this video I remembered an ongoing conversation a friend/production partner of mine have been having every now and then for years about creating some content telling the stories about houseless individuals. I'm going to watch the rest of yours. More power to you.

[@tekisasuproductions4609]

Thanks, I plan on releasing the uncut versions and then stitching them togethor with the best parts into a narrative. Anyway, hope you enjoy and any tips are welcome.

[@BoLatham]

enjoyed.

[@queenrizla1485]

Nice work interviewing!

[@lionessroar7471]

I give to them because I’ve been in their shoes and I care.

[@elaineanderson5468]

i hope things work out of you all i wish there was more out there to help you all

[@danielsingleton3576]

I think I drive by this street every day

[@tekisasuproductions4609]

Byron is a very nice dude. Wave to him and say hi if you have the opportunity.

[@danielsingleton3576]

@@tekisasuproductions4609 Will do. I give money when I can too.

[@98Ashb]

Tekisasu why do you think Stephanie said “yes but why?” In regards to leaving the tunnels and what do you think put her their in the first place?

[@tekisasuproductions4609]

You are referring to Stephanie Sadorra (Jenni Lee)? Stephanie is homeless by choice (kind of, I will explain that later). If Stephanie returns to society, people would expect her to stop using drug. Presently drugs encompass every single facet of her life, they are her reason for living. Your daily stimulus is probably youtube, friends, work, etc. She is not interested in any of that . The thing she lives for (drugs) is banned from our society, which pushes her to the fringes. Living on the fringe also gives her a nearby market to buy her drugs and another market to sell her body. She also doesn't have to pay rent (though she likely does something for protection as her place is much nicer than other places I have seen. Still it would be much cheaper than a traditional apt). But it is a bit more complex than that. I said she is homeless by choice but qualified the statement with "kind of". I do this because you have to understand that she is extremely sick. Not "I have a cold sick" she is really messed up and extremely vulnerable. She probably started using drugs because she couldn't emotionally cope with some trauma in her life, she was at her tipping point, and now she is trying to cope with her previous trauma and the newly compounded issues of being a meth (or some drug) addict. She can not see a future that isn't drugs. She is at a point so dark in her life that she doesn't understand light. So when you ask her "Do you want to come back to society" she can't think of a single reason why she would want to live in that society, which forbids her lifestyle and was likely the point of origin of her original pain that led her to drug addiction. A thorn so deep she likely doesn't remember it ever happened. I don't condone her actions but I am not judging her either. She has had a lot of very bad days in a row....

[@98Ashb]

@@tekisasuproductions4609 I get this feeling (and from what i've heard) that intelligence was dimissed in the porn industry between scenes.In your opinion was it the meth addiction that caused her to spend every penny or cent she had? I heard a story somewhere that in 2012 she seemed lost.How does the body survive such lack of necessary foods and intense drugs? From what I understand addiction is like a persona and takes over, or another way pf putting it the subconscious goes into full affect to make sure the drug is received. Do you think she was extremely ill treated by a lot of people? Surely if she doesnt get out of there soon it will kill her?

[@98Ashb]

did you meet her?

[@tekisasuproductions4609]

@@98Ashb I have never met this woman. I am drawing on my own experience from meeting homeless people across America. I can't really comment more specifically about which part of her life motivated her to do what as I do not know this woman. What I can say is this. Only the very strong survive drugs like meth, heroine, and fentanyl. I mentioned this to another viewer. These people are individuals, living lives as complex and vivid as our own and we would do well to remember that we have more in common than that which separates us. We all take unique journey's in life. Life can hit you like a freight train. The next time you are down on your luck, I hope people see the spark that remains in you and not the dire circumstances that surround you in that moment. Thanks for watching, cheers amigo.

[@98Ashb]

@@tekisasuproductions4609 Agreed Teki, i've seen the consequences of alcohol addiction recently. Thanks for your reply

[@BoLatham]

Did you go see his living situation? If so: did you film at all?

[@timmc8444]

It can and is happening to far too many people

[@deleahwilliams1557]

Poor man I'd date him

[@WOODR52]

THIS GUY IS REALLY ANIMATED... MAYBE IT'S TOO MUCH CAFFEINE?

[@lionessroar7471]

WHO CARES. MAYBE YOU CAN’T EVEN CARRY A CONVERSATION. STOP JUDGING!