Woman on Surviving Homelessness in an RV Near Seattle

Melissa lived in a beautiful apartment when her landlord became unstable and abusive. Now, she lives in an RV. Melissa parks next to her sister's RV so she can help take care of her. Melissa's sister is suffering from cancer. Both women are homeless in Seattle.
We also interviewed Melissa in this documentary about homeless sweeps in Seattle: • Where Do They Go? The ...
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[@MountainGirlwIPA]

I wish a bunch of women like her would get together rent some land and build a small community. Smart lady.❤

[@DirtyInvestor87]

Im homeless and ive been sayin the same thing but they dont want that

[@samshepperrd]

Even if homeless pooled their resources it wouldn't be enough to buy an acre. Then there's zoning laws and taxes. Then you'd have to build a wall with razor wire around it to keep from being overrun by all the homeless who haven't paid in. It would've work if they were given the land. People have to be helped on an individual basis. And some can't be helped. Some just want to destroy the chance of anyone being helped.

[@LisaLightning]

Yes, land is too expensive now. But cities should allow land for RVs and vans that are self-contained, so people can live safely.

[@DirtyInvestor87]

@@LisaLightning ive seen land on tha west side for around 1k and acre

[@LilyGazou]

I’m ready to do this. But I don’t know any reliable people who would come together for this. I’m looking in eastern Washington and most people don’t want to deal with tougher weather.

[@stevenmccallan9202]

Such a decent and humble woman. Life can certainly be hard but she is a tough cookie and I pray for the best for her.

[@nettewilson5926]

It’s sad that you can work hard your whole life and still end up homeless and hopeless

[@Taran532]

She’s old but not elderly. I expect to still need to work at her age.

[@janejones5362]

Is she dead? She's not hopeless. No negativity for her.

[@nettewilson5926]

@@janejones5362 hopefully not hopeless

[@virgilhilts3924]

It's called POOR CHOICES Stop making them and you can do anything you want

[@nettewilson5926]

@@virgilhilts3924 if only it was that simple. But clearly you’re too ignorant to bother discussing this with.

[@judithcoe7551]

Praying for all the Homeless.

[@annawisniewska5103]

Won't help. Words are not enough, deeds are important.

[@dachicagoan8185]

​@@annawisniewska5103Not even deeds are Enough

[@jdosvd]

Yes especially for her homeless sister who has cancer ! Prayers. Psalm 91.

[@cryptocrazy686]

When she smiled when the train went by she had a smile that would make even the brightest day brighter. Such a pleasant smile.

[@josepha9313]

If the State cannot provide housing, at minimum provide safe areas on the streets for these people to shelter and have sanitation and access to water. And stop raiding them. By "shelter" I do not mean these dangerous homeless shelters which enable victimization, many of which should be shut down.

[@danielrn133]

Ok you willing to pay for it? Double taxes? What are theses "safe areas" you think would be so easy to just create that are "shelter sanitation and water"? You put shelter in quotes. How will this be unlike "dangerous homeless centers". You think moving the "danger" to your place will automatically make is the garden of eden? People are truly so stupid it Is mind boggling.

[@steelhurricane4041]

Animals get more help when they are homeless or needing a bath, veterinarian, finding a forever home. The police shouldn't bother the law abiding citizens that are living in their own vehicle.

[@annsaunders5768]

I wonder when people are going to rise up and contest the policies that keep people from helping by allowing tiny homes to be built on their land...? They have over regulated the land use so no one can get above the crazy rules and just get a little shelter from the elements. I have a small piece of land that could hold a dozen tiny homes that would help support me in my old age and I wouldn't have to work so hard to just live. But the county and state have so many blocks to do that! It should be easy in circumstances like those today to get around/ deal with regulations. Composting toilets instead of septic tanks , perk tests take a year or more...permits, population density, only relatives can occupy one piece of land in my area. This is craziness. Wish I could articulate it better, but maybe you all can understand the crud that blocks us from living decently...

[@barryfowler2055]

❤️ this woman

[@oliviahooper1555]

Awe! Bless her heart! Please don't let her lose her cat! Sending love and praying that you find a suitable place!

[@carolina_girl3484]

Praying for and sending Blessings to all the Homeless souls out there.

[@jeanagee7579]

I always wonder why the kids don’t take their parent in their homes? I suppose there are other reasons,however I would not sleep at night if any of my family were on the streets,& I had a warm home to live in.😢

[@oo-de-lally]

welcome to America ❤

[@Rayna-gn3ni]

Sometimes, parents are toxic. It happens. Maybe more mental health help for families?

[@Alvin-xs7db]

A lot of Americans arent brought up that way

[@onetimearound1275]

Sometimes the person on the street is toxic or has an addiction- they can look calm on camera but drug rages can be violent and deadly- individuals who have addictions can also get into habits of stealing & manipulation just to name a few- it makes the whole household dysfunctional- drug rehab is extremely expensive- there are free AA meetings & if a person can get an inexpensive phone & phone plan there are self help videos on utube & articles that can be read online about the psychology of drugs & how to overcome addiction- it is very challenging but possible & it does take some time- & yes it is hard to have family on the street- just because a person has an addiction doesn’t mean they are not loved or missed but it may mean they can’t be around functioning family members until the addict can change their behaviors- it is easier said than done but possible

[@mysurfing3550]

If my mother were homeless I would not help because she was extremely abusive and violent her voice even gives me nightmares. She tried to stab me before I ran away at 13 so if anyone wants to help her cool but it won't be me.

[@LongWalkHome141]

I HOPE someone can HELP this Sweet woman ... could happen to any of us .... and sounds very capable ... not on drugs ... just plain HARD times ... For the GRACE of GOD go I .... hang in there ..Everythings changes and trust GOD

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

She would make a good tenant ! Landlords who are decent people,and not greedy, please take note of this woman in this video. If you have a quiet, affordable apartment, please consider contacting her.

[@piercekeating5573]

Someday I hope there will be a way in which viewers will be able to directly send money to some of the subjects of these interviews. This lady for example, struck me as someone who is situated to make a good use of any chance she can get. Everyone deserves shelter but I think she would especially pay it forward and would have much to contribute

[@InvisiblePeople]

While you’re to be commented to want to give to someone, we recommend you connect with homeless people in your own community. There are hundreds and maybe even thousands of homeless women just like her right in your home community. Setting up individual fundraisers for homeless people is not realistic or practical. We need to prevent and solve homelessness for everyone. Sending a homeless person on the Internet 20 bucks or even 100 bucks, may provide some pizza, and possibly a night in a hotel, but then after that, there’s still homeless it’s best if you take compassion and direct to preventing and solving homelessness in your own community

[@InvisiblePeople]

I’m gonna add that what you’re requesting has been done before. There is a nonprofit that set up individual fundraising pages for all the people in their shelter. The good looking white people received a lot of money. The older Black people did not. Feelings were hurt. And they had to pull the whole thing down. We cannot control who gives who, and to be completely honest, none of the fundraisers helped a person get out of homelessness. The best use of your compassion and your money is to connect to local nonprofits or mutual aid groups and work to prevent and solve homelessness in your community. And if you want, and it feels safe, then donate to people where you live.

[@diplosoriano9898]

Your wish answered but do you actually want to donate?

[@carlbernard4197]

​@@InvisiblePeopleMake it Much harder for businesses to fire people over stupid shit is the first place to start. Constant financial systems checks on owners finances can be a game changer in many parts of this nation. Too much freedom is just as harmful as not enough. 😮😊

[@janetjacoby9507]

I was never homeless but now I live in my rv full time and I love it. You can live for free 5 months out of the year in Quartzsite Az!

[@mmmd3429]

More than 5 months!

[@jennifer3551]

How? Can you explain

[@Simrata_]

Sending you Love and Light from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤ You are in my thoughts ❤

[@hollyhinman9818]

I worked at the Salvation Army shelter, and I can understand why she doesn't want to go to a shelter.

[@vickieguevara2042]

We cant forget the housing crisis people still need affordable housing. Right now it's the migrants that they're concerned with but they need to address both of these problems.

[@hunterslaptop6483]

Yup, thanks Biden

[@polly6336]

Yep, people often think of it as one or the other, when both are needed. This lady is case in point. She doesn't want to be in a shelter, and I totally understand her issues and her decision. On the other hand, a migrant bussed from the southern border to Washington State would more than likely have to be in a shelter. Media tends to pit those who are most needy against one another. Divide and rule.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

Well, I'm not a Biden fan, as I don't trust Washington insiders. I CAN say that this homeless crisis came on way before Biden or Obama. This goes back to 1980, when apartments stopped getting built,but at the same time, huge amounts of people were coming in to America at the same time. So our housing stock shrunk drastically. And these corrupt politicians,from both parties have never even talked about rebuilding the housing stock back to pre-1980 levels. The population of the US was 218 million that year. And it's 330- 340 million people now. But for 43 years now, we've had this permanent housing shortage as a result of these dimwitted policies. The streets have Third World conditions for sure. I'm from Los Angeles, and in my young years, there were drugs and alcohol then too. But, no homeless people. And we lived in the city itself, not some suburban town.​@@hunterslaptop6483

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@polly6336Yes, that SO true ! A mass building campaign, to rebuild the housing stock, from one end of the US to the other, that's the only way to end homelessness. When you're old enough to remember real changes, like when homelessness suddenly kicked in, after 1980. Also, real estate, banking, insurance,for example, were tweaked to favor corporations over citizens ! But most then, didn't know what was going on. Creepy ! Read the Powell Memo,of 1971. It's a blueprint for making everyone a slave to corporations', and slavery in a Fascist country.

[@korey1112]

Vote Trump for change

[@samshepperrd]

There are gyms that just chanre $10 or $20 per month where you can shower all you want 24/7. Workout is an option but not required. I'd think theey'd be all over Seattle. Take a bus if there isn't one close.

[@africanskyowl6652]

You need Id

[@samshepperrd]

@@africanskyowl6652 the subject of the video doesn't look too bad off. I may be wrong. but if she doesn't have ID, maybe she could convince a relative to buy a membership for her. it's hard for someone in dirty clothes that appears addicted or mental I'm sure. Maybe take the first shower at a truck stop or some before walk-in the door to apply for membership.

[@Franaflyby]

She could become roomates with her poor sister who's dealing with cancer. Is there not any organizations that can get her sister a place and then she can be her caregiver? Just a thought. I pray the sisters get a home 🕊 ♡🕊

[@jayleegardnerjr.8016]

Her sister can get disability, and she can get paid for taking care of her. And get food stamps,and continue to dumpster dive.She should be able to pay rent with the income.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@jayleegardnerjr.8016If they both can get an emergency housing voucher,from HUD/ Section 8, then they would have housing. This woman needs to be told this information.

[@Franaflyby]

@@jayleegardnerjr.8016 💯 could happen if they just follow through.

[@Franaflyby]

@arturns902 better to be clueless than heartless. Yo!

[@_paralaks_]

Thank you for sharing such videos. When I moved to Cali about 2 years ago, I had no idea about homeless people. Because of the stigma (they are using drugs, they don't want work etc etc etc.) I was pretending they are invisible. Watching such interviews helped a lot and recently I was able to comfortably have conversations with them. I haven't been able to help much but at least that prejudice has been shattered which was a big barrier. I was able to offer help to two young black ladies. I never saw them again but the time I ran into them I made sure I would not pass by without starting a conversation. Without this channel, I would never be able to do it. Thank you for raising awareness about homeless people.

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Prayers

[@Trainy2]

Technically she does have a home with the RV at least. The reason I bought an RV was a backup plan if I couldnt pay my rent.

[@eighteenin78]

I think that is a sensible plan. It is something I have considered as well. I could not live in a tent.

[@luxuryqueen42]

Smart plan 👍

[@schan9547]

Such sad beautiful eyes. I hope you make it to better days.

[@sammycrangle1000]

God bless this lady

[@professorJorge11]

Thanks for the video

[@jennifer3551]

I wish her the best

[@healingnaturegirl333]

Let’s change this. Everyone deserves a home. Finland solved their homelessness issues. Let’s do this.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

It's not possible in the greedy money oriented system of USA.

[@NoNameToYou]

@@Fan-zx1lzand the population that refuses to see the problem until it’s their problem

[@janetjacoby9507]

The democrats won't allow help. All they care about are votes and the chosen few.

[@timmc8444]

Homeless is the new discrimination ...do something about it..raise your voice

[@carlbernard4197]

Is another solution, unfortunately it goes against the Ten Comandments. 😊

[@virgilhilts3924]

Maybe she could stop abusing drugs

[@dexterfitben]

Good person...I wish you all the best.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

I know of shelters that put everyone on meds or made you sleep with blankets infected with disease or had violent residents attacking you. It is basically terrifying. They dehumanize you. The only thing that is helpful is when they pay for the motel. You go in, sleep, shower, relax, eat and leave. I don't understand why she couldn't stay with the crazy landlord in the nice apartment by the ocean. It is better than being attacked in the shower or being swept off a sidewalk. Nowhere is a place you can just relax. Wherever you live, it is always a struggle to survive. Even animals in the wild, they aren't relaxing. They know there is always a predator around. I think people get scared of their living situation and run from bad to worse and then have no way out. That is a shame her sons won't even have her and their dying aunt over for a dinner even just to cheer them up. Why are children so neglectful and indifferent nowadays? So many older parents are kicked to the curb. Among the homeless years ago, I don't recall seeing old parents out in the cold. There was always a cheap hotel or somewhere they could live. These aren't partiers, they are just old and weak and unable to keep up anymore.

[@ponderinglife5582]

i wish you would make more vids like this, boots on the ground and i love the people, a huge encouragement for the rest of us to hold on to,,even paycheck to paycheck,,,,,the fear!!!...love you lady, your a great example to keep us helping ourselves!! Doing what you can do, im impressed,,i think reasonable priced rv to live in wont be available very soon,,,,its coming!!! Also, you are a real professional producing these vids INVISIBLE People,,thank you..

[@melissarichardson6520]

Is there anyway I could help her out, even just as a friend? Im a woman of a similar age.

[@LilyGazou]

I would offer her space by me but her rig is too large. I could share space with a van or truck camper.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

Despite saving money, investing well homelessness can still happen to you. In 3 months I've had to repay the following a $6,000 SSA over-payment, a $3,000 emergency surgery, $2,000 appliance repair upgrade, 3,700 wall home wall repair and an HOA fee increase from $700 to $900 per month. Luckily I'm blessed enough to survive this, "So far!" But this rapid fire salvo of bills coming due almost immediately would sink most people. Sadly many killer high bills coming due all at once is what make many people homeless. It's said most people can't pay a sudden $400 bill in a month. I'd kill if all I had to pay was an unexpected $400 bill in a month. If rapid killer bills can cripple me, it could happen to anyone!

[@seagirl1100]

What you’re saying no one talks about except Dave Ramsey. Financial Peace program. Every Dollar App has been helpful. Wish I had done better in my younger days. Being out of debt should be our biggest goal financially. Debt was always was the beginning of down hill spiral.

[@dachicagoan8185]

HOA at $900/month? Time to move out of that luxury condo

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

@@dachicagoan8185 Makes sense until you see nearby new cheaply built townhouses made of wood pulp, plastic & spit sell for $600K. A livable rowhouse in the ghetto costs $280K now. Townhouse communities have HOA's too not just luxury condos. Again hate to say it but Mark is right housing everywhere in the USA is insane now. There IS NO affordable housing in the USA except public housing and that's vanishing quick. Even condos that were dirt cheap sell for $300K or more now.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

​@@AUTISTICLYCANYes. Housing has become unaffordable in everywhere in USA. It is time to move out to some European countries with much better social security benefits.

[@hodil293]

I hope you find a good place soon🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ingridsol8432]

Nice lady.

[@nightfangs2910]

The reality is once you're on the streets, it's very difficult to get back out, and into a place to live, shelters are dangerous and the people there have a vested interest in keeping you homeless, their paychecks depend on you staying there, why would they want you to be on your feet and gone

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

Absolutely right, Nightfangs !! Homeless people are livestock for shelters. They make lots of money off homeless people. More money had been invested in these nasty, awful shelters,than the cheaper route, affordable housing,which has been proven to work. And is cost effective! Lots of money has been stolen,in many cities,like LA, and NYC. Corruption on steroids!

[@DigitalMediaWorldUSA]

Yes! It is called The Homeless Industrial Complex. This is talked about on the California Insider Channel a lot. There are a lot of people employed to keep people homeless and never really resolve this issue.

[@debbietodd8547]

I live up here on Vancouver Island and facing the same situation. Have lived here all my life and worked hard, raised my youngest myself, my husband died young. I fought with everything I had to hang onto my house. I don't want to leave everything that is familiar and I need to be near my Mom who is in long term care. Been through 2 empathy devoid, narcissistic landlords and won't rent again, privately anyway. The PTSD is awful. I have 6 weeks to find something or I'm sleeping in my car and that's against the law here. I am 70 and I'm exhausted, can't work anymore. My youngest son has agreed to share something with me but very little available in the price range we qualify for. Trudeau has ruined our country. People judge and online the younger kids bash baby boomers but bad things happen even to people who work hard for every scrap all their lives. Not all of us are entitled and have life handed to us. I feel very invisible.

[@newworldbro]

it’s strange that no matter where you go, most people don’t like shelters when asked. The one place that’s supposed to be a safe place for those down on their luck. Local leaders should be voted out and replaced with people who come out here, see it for themselves and actually fix the issue.

[@hollyhinman9818]

Shelters are make money by how many heads they have, it's all about the count, not the care.

[@LilithGrey...FromHell]

I live in an RV due to my own personal choices as well as mental health issues that prevent me from working and being around other people. It's rough and extremely stressful/dangerous but I would rather be poor and semi-homeless than the miserable wreck I was when I was desperately trying to make ends meat just to have a crappy apartment. I plan on taking a road trip across country just to see the world I'm forced to be a part of. I choose to live and be free. Its lonely and hard but worth it compared to the alternative.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

Good for you. Be safe.

[@carlbernard4197]

I am pretty much heading in that same direction. Am mentally broken 💔 😪

[@eighteenin78]

We are reaching the point where people living RVs should no longer be considered "Homeless". Despite their hardships they have a roof over their heads, and it is a hell of a lot better than living in a tent.

[@MB-xv7er]

It’s still homeless though because the government doesn’t recognize that it’s a home. That’s why they are taking RVs from homeless folks

[@19981217rl]

I only bless and glad them they can have free life in rV, my mother and stepfather always control me. I hope this year we can move out to a new apartment unit too.

[@_west33...]

Jesus please bless our homeless 🙏 😢

[@rachelrobinson2636]

We Heart ❤Seattle is AMAZING!!!! Selfless and saving lives every single day !!!

[@Shell2014]

Life is about choices.. you have to be consistent with your choices and plan for future, even if it means working a job you don’t like…. The easy thing is to not prepare… everyone deserves a home, you have to work for it.

[@InvisiblePeople]

If homelessness was a punishment for bad choices, we’d all be homeless

[@Shell2014]

@@InvisiblePeople there is difference between a few choices and continuously making the same choices…. Who said anything about punishment, life is about choices…

[@InvisiblePeople]

For every $100 increase in median rent, homelessness increases by 9%. The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. The only choice in homelessness is if we are going to do something to fix the growing affordable housing crisis

[@eighteenin78]

It seems we are telling ourselves that everyone does not deserve a home. Everyone deserves a chance to make a place to live. We get tied up in platitudes that don't square up with reality, we deceive ourselves. If I am owed a home, who owes it to me?

[@Fan-zx1lz]

​@@eighteenin78But Rent increasing every year is a Bad thing and it is exploitation and daylight robbery, it is not the fault of any Homeless person.

[@codymartin6117]

This is ALL Of us!! We are one accident or medical emergency away from Certain Disaster!!!

[@virgilhilts3924]

No, it isn't, your assertion is absurd

[@codymartin6117]

@@virgilhilts3924 78%of American 's Can't afford a $500 incident of any kind. You know nothing. That's what's absurd!!

[@onetimearound1275]

If someone can afford a basic gym membership showers would be available- just an idea-

[@InvisiblePeople]

Lots of homeless people rely on gyms like 24 hour fitness for showers. They’re just has to be one in the community. Transportation is an issue when you don’t have a car or money for a bus pass.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

​@@InvisiblePeopleYep. Planet Fitness has the tiered plans, starting with $10. a month. $23 a month for the Black Label, which lets you go all over the country ! It came in handy many times.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

@@InvisiblePeople If you get a Medicare Advantage plan with Silver Sneakers, you can use it for gyms all over the country 20 visits per month.

[@miguelcastillo-cedano8386]

❤️❤️

[@HIAHomelessInAmerica]

🙏🙏🙏

[@thedailyhorn52]

There are tons of resources for king county. Try living homeless north snohomish county all the main resources are everett and down south. There are free mobile shower places in seattle and lots of programs she can get on to help such as cash, food, housing, essential needs etc..

[@theofficialzombiewhisperer2]

She is lucky to have that where I am, it's much worse

[@user-zo7yh9zf6e]

I pray that you and your sister and others will be accommodated in proper Housing Facility.

[@bsfishing7073]

You always have your head on a swivel and you can never let you mind relax for a second

[@howdy627]

My little brother born and breed in Washington, expired in Tacoma from a sweep, in a wheelchair. Wa state Government are crooked

[@user-rw2uh5bv3o]

My god that's so sad and I am so sorry ❤❤❤

[@alanspring8462]

❤❤❤

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

We helped the fellow in Yakima for years until he finally got his Social Security disability he was living on the river on the river and some of mine brought to my house, he built a little apartment inside of my barn. He even put a toilet in. We were on septic and a tub shower and that’s where I learn how to tile which I’m still doing this in the house. I’m in now here in Mexico. The house I built and building, and, he started planting gardens ahead of 5.5 acre orchard and I got real sick and I had to sell it but then he had his money. I don’t know what happened to him but he did help my daughter learn how to dumpster and it’s not what it was was not expired , it’s not expired in an area it’s not in the garbage bacon stuff incredible. She says so I thought it would be a good education for my daughter. I didn’t tell my ex I was afraid he come and take it away from me. She doesn’t use it, but she. That’s a good thing.

[@AlhamdulillahGarments]

❤😢

[@cyndeeh]

So why did she leave the job if they were accommodating?

[@carlbernard4197]

I am thinking the original owner of that station sold it. Then the new owner found out she didn't have a permanent address and subsequently fired her. We just had a station that was sold to a large conglomerate because it's original owner wanted to retire and also was tired of the epa hassles so they sold it. 😮😢

[@stuart924]

Wait a minute, I was in shock at the end to hear you talking about your kids, and your kids allows their own mother to be homeless? Unbelievable!

[@sheripacori2097]

I don't really understand it either but it is part of of culture. Maybe she doesn't want her kids to know she is homeless. Maybe their in a bad way. ??????

[@quickwit167]

Some posting on here sound so callous. My situation is similar to hers, RV and all and it can be rough. Maintenance on the vehicle, can't park it just anywhere, and if the well off want to go on vacation, you have to take the back seat because all the spots are full, so that leaves you in the fringes scrambling for a place to stay. Corporations don't want you parking in "their" parking lots and neither do rest stops. That's the hardest part is constantly being on the move, not much time for anything else. And if you grew up in a home, and always had something like an apartment, a stable structure, it can be unsettling. It's fine if you do it 2 weeks out of the year, but full time can be rough.

[@user-tj9sr3hl4d]

❤

[@timothyhill9146]

God bless her! Why do her children allow this?

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

And then, as I’ve mentioned to zillion times, I was homeless after he left the house. And then, as I mentioned, my house burned down. And then it burned up so I ended up without a home. And now I’m in Mexico.

[@Lyles-ox6zs]

I do without alot because of my dog she's like my child and SHE COMES FIRST ........

[@tomevans4402]

Sad

[@Realmakos]

Why does living in RV count as homeless??

[@MeetLeAnne]

I’m in Portland, OR. How can I help her and her sister???

[@quickwit167]

Sometimes you can have income coming in, but its not enough to pay the high rent rate, and its too much to qualify for a HUD housing voucher. Hey that's a nice system there. Literally falling through the cracks. And it's a shame to have worked your whole life, then end up homeless, a blight on the system and country.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

Yes. You said it right. The Rent is getting unaffordable in everywhere in USA. It is getting worse everyday.

[@LisaLightning]

There’s a million retired folks living in RVs full-time. They should just designate areas where people who have an RV or vehicle to live in to be able to park safely. She has a shelter over her head, she’s just not allowed legally park. I would like to get an RV to live in but I’m terrified that all the free legal parking will soon be gone. Too many baby boomers are losing their homes and going on the road full-time.

[@LilyGazou]

Gotta have a stealth vehicle like a box van.

[@johnc7473]

Luckly the mountains take care of you

[@shadaewilliams4737]

I feel like some homeless people don’t let family know they need help 💔 Because if you’re not on drugs why wouldn’t family help?

[@tabularasa7775]

Doesn't know how lucky she is .

[@airiello]

Care to explain?

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

How is she lucky? Of course, having a working RV does make a huge difference if you're homeless!

[@deanjackson625]

She never said her name, just because all she wanted was a place to live and eat dinner with her son's. Is there any way of trying to help her.

[@creeky8676]

If you’re living in an rv you’re not homeless, the rv is your home.

[@roben9580]

ALSO TRUCK STOPS HAVE SHOWERS FOR 15 DOLLARS...

[@franwebb7756]

If you have an RV, youre not exactly 🏠 less.

[@11T872]

How much is rent for place in RV camp?

[@jwells3315]

$25- $50 a night. Depending on hookups.

[@dynodon9182]

You can't live where you can't afford it. Don't expect others to subsidize you living where you want to.

[@bonniehott7791]

Homeless is a paycheck away for alot of people .

[@mentilly_all]

💙👍

[@nealart]

Seattle? My advice is leave Seattle. It’s super expensive. You will never be able to afford Seattle.

[@LilyGazou]

Weather isn’t too drastic. All the services are there in Seattle. But yes- move to cheaper areas.

[@Homeless2013nov]

I been homeless since 2013

[@robertevans1343]

👍🏾 👍🏾

[@radicalcartoons2766]

There are a shocking number of "RV Life" channels now, by elderly American women, all happy smiling "look at my rig". They all seem to have previously owned a house, or still do, or park it at their family/friends half the year, or have a decent amount of pension plus benefits, to afford that lifestyle. I'm sure they give a false picture of RV living. If you fall into senior poverty, living in an RV which is falling apart, which you cannot afford to fix or park, with your health deteriorating and NO ONE to turn to, must be a nightmare. ❤ Americans, your only solution is a European style welfare state.

[@jsterling6805]

Can’t do that because government is to concerned with spending money on illegal aliens.

[@Fan-zx1lz]

The problem is unaffordable Rents. When we will have a Rent control in USA.

[@pnw-elle]

Many are doing the nomad life after watching Bob Wells and doing so to live and not constantly being on survival mode. Many do give a false picture of the realities. Many of us are severely disabled and can't find any type of job to supplement our SS and pensions. Rent is horrible and even park rents are going up. I had a mini house I owned but the property owners it was on sold out and I had to sell at a loss. Put the money on the TT since I couldn't afford anything. I'm one of the luckier ones. I have a son nearby and an older daughter in another state that checks in on me and offers help as they can. Many don't have this. So many tell the elderly to go to their kids but that isn't always feasible for many reasons. It's not always a bad situation. Can be location from medical, jobs, landlords not allowing etc.

[@e.3251]

RV's are banned here where I live. Not even in private homes. Some homeowners have been renting out the RV's and it was creating a lot of problems for the neighbors. More if they hook up to the water and sewer. Backyard ,side of the house and driveway. A fine of $500.00 per day, for the homeowner.

[@11T872]

How can you prove that someone rent RV in yard?

[@LilyGazou]

Inspectors.

[@herauthon]

Does it make sense to have a paypal account while being homeless - for it's easy to xfer $1..$2 per .. and if 5 people care.. it can make a difference..

[@richardbowers3647]

"Your power is to follow y0ur interest" exclaims the Messenger.

[@janhatcher6991]

You can get a gym membership for $10 a month planet fitness and you can use those showers. That's what a lot of the homeless people do that I've heard of.

[@smithbry2000]

Jesse Waters at Klan Central Station (Fox News to you) said that homeless people haven't suffered enough.

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

Thank you Smithbry, for the heads up about Jesse Waters, as I never heard of him before tonight. He sounds like that Joe Lonsdale,of the Cicero Institute. He's going all over the country, ranting against affordable housing for homeless people,and anyone else who needs it ! Guts like this are promoting persecution and bigotry against homeless people, because for now at least, bullies can get away with it ! One thing that needs to be done, is to debunk the myth that all homeless people are the same. There are different categories of homeless citizens! Some need to live in locked facilities, others just need affordable apartments.

[@judithcoe7551]

Oh yeah!😢

[@JulieSevelson-nb9nj]

I will look up this guy and find out.more.

[@Syeven4949]

Lucky you have rv I have to sleep in the elements

[@donaldlasek3696]

Why are there no affordable rv parks around and why the ones available only cater to newer vehicles only

[@LilyGazou]

They cater to tourists. They don’t want any possible drug addicts causing problems.

[@marksr8784]

Wow she's normal 😮 Not Crazy or on drugs????...WTF

[@jwells3315]

There's a story of a man who was traveling through Arizona. He was driving back to his campsite. When he saw a woman walking along the side of the road with nothing but a Blanket around her. She had no clothes on, only a blanket. This man convinced her to get into his car although she was scared to death, she did. Come to find out, she had been homeless and raped and left. Seeing it was late at night in the middle of nowhere, this man convinced her he was safe and let her sleep in his car with the doors locked and the keys with her inside so she was safe while he slept in his tent. The next day he contacted a local woman's shelter and took her there and explained everything. I often wonder what happened to her and how she survived what she went through. At least at one point in my life, I did the right thing.

[@jwells3315]

I WAS HOMELESS AS WELL, NOT ALL HOMELESS ARE EVIL. I AM SCARED FOR WOMEN MOST OF ALL. ESPECIALLY WITHOUT A VEHICLE OR ANY SECURITY

[@jack7583]

Какая красивая добрая женщина. Я бы с радостью жил с ней в палатке.

[@dm95422]

Doesn't the state of Washington have a basic income program for low income earners or homeless people like Melissa ???

[@LilyGazou]

No. That’s for immigrants. We do have lots of food banks and several tent cities.

[@carolkotcheck6065]

And so many young teens and minors are kicked out from their families for being gay, becoming homeless for being the way they were born. Seattle is so guilty of the worst, I pray this survivor woman is given something to help her for honoring viewers with her story, but I highly doubt it.

[@lisahertel2415]

Her grown sons won’t help her. Hmmmm…

[@PatrickFoley-vf3lr]

Her landlord went nuts, so she had to become homeless???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@johnmitchell2281]

Why is most of the dm state that way

[@myrabyrd3522]

Ever were in the 🌎 is in Crisis!!!😢MB

[@daveforz]

Seattle is a hard city to do this in. Not a lot of sympathy for people sleeping I vehicles.

[@Homeless2013nov]

Way rent is. This how people have to live