Disabled and Homeless in the USA (Living on $800 a Month with a Painful Skin Condition) 

I wanted to create a fundraiser for Sentaces, but unfortunately we couldn't without her losing her benefits. Instead, we got her a PO Box. The address is: 1345 N Jefferson St. # 389 Milwaukee, WI 53202-2657 Sentaces told me she has never received mail and hopes people will take the time to write her. Some products that would also be useful to her are Aquaphor, Eczema body wash, dial antibacterial soap, Baby oil (cocoa butter), Vaseline , Shea butter, cocoa butter gel, clothes preferably large or 1 x clothes, a laundry detergent called xtra.

Her voice is so smooth and calm. She could deliver sleepcasts, mindfulness sessions, read audiobooks, do advertisements. She is a natural talent.

Skin is a protective organ, she's completely unprotected. And homeless. This is not her fault. This is heartbreaking and unfair.

"I can't say she was my rock, because she wasn't. TV was. Music was." It's statements like this that remind me how important that accurate representations of humanity exist in media. Not just relating to race and gender, but also culture, disability, age. For a lot of us who have either grown up in dysfunctional homes or didn't have many friends, the stories that are told may be the closest thing to those realities we can get.

I wish I lived closer to her. I have a large 3 bedroom home and 2 of those bedrooms are empty. I would let her live with me and my husband. I will definitely be sending her out a care package and a little cash to help. Thank you Chris for doing what you do and to all in the SBSK community who always step up to help. You all are the real Heroes!!!

Man... she's laughing and smiling and all I can feel is pain. Always being the sad friend, or the hurting friend truly becomes a burden to them and you end up alone in the end. Choosing to wear a mask and pretend to be happy and laugh is a survival mechanism so that we don't end up all alone. It is heart wrenching watching her mannerisms since it shows how difficult her life has been.

Such a sweet girl. Someone get her those BTS backstage passes, get her signed on a music label and a lifetime supply of vaseline because people shouldn’t have to suffer like this and she’s gone so long suffering. Her voice is amazing!!!

As a disabled person currently forced to live with an abusive family member, to me, Sentaces’ most pressing need is a home. As long as it’s not gifted to her, it can’t affect her benefits. It breaks my heart that we don’t have more in this country to offer such beautiful souls. In most places, government housing is so overwhelmed that their waitlists are closed. Even with government housing, living on SSI is near impossible without someone helping in addition. It pains me that the comment I’m offering further describes the problems rather than an ability to alleviate the inhumanity of her reality. These types of cultural maladies play heavily in my own mental health struggles. Sentaces, you’re brilliant. Radiant. Deserving. May your speaking out result in some meaningful shifts in your life circumstances. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. You are seen, heard, and valued. Love to you.

This conversation is real. Finally focusing on someone who doesn't claim life is all happy and cheery. I see that in other places way too much. Thank you for sharing this.

As someone in the black community who deals with mental disabilities, I know what she means about how black households deal with emotions. It’s common within the community to “deal with it” because many black families, including my own family, suffer from generational trauma. And as a result, we begin to build up these emotional walls because we're tired of being affected by hurtful things. This is not a good thing to do but it’s a hard habit to break when you’ve done it all your life. I was bullied all the time in school because of my disabilities, and teachers wouldn’t do a thing about it. They’d tell me to just ignore it. But ignoring it does so much, ya know? When ignoring the bullies stopped working, I had to build those emotional walls I mentioned earlier, just to get through the day without having mental breakdowns. I’d love to be Sentaces’ friend! It’s nice to see someone who understands things that I’ve experienced. And to Sentaces: If you ever read this, I’m going to send you a letter with my email and phone number. I’d also love to send you a care package with skincare products and clothes. I’m going to send the letter out and then prepare the package throughout the next couple of weeks. You’re not obligated to respond to my letters but I’d love to talk to you. I love music (especially kpop) and video games too! Until then, keep doing you, girly! You’re amazing 💖 To Chris: Thank you for giving people in the black community a voice, and educating us on how we can be more compassionate towards others. It means so much to see my people have their voices heard. It’s hard having our emotions constantly invalidated, especially within our community. Things like this give me hope that people in our community will have more support in the future.

This one just destroyed me. The air freshener incident sounds absolutely traumatizing 😢 She is a beautiful, cute woman and I wish society offered so much more. Also her singing was genuinely good, melodic and smooth!

She's a wonderful woman. It's awful how her mother treated her, some people shouldn't be parents.

She is unapologetically honest and I love her for that. You’re beautiful and tougher than any of us. The hell with anyone who thinks any other way. You’re awesome

The first thing out of her mouth was bittersweet. I smiled, because she’s precious, but my heart aches because she has no idea how amazing she is.

This is so sad because social security isn't enough to live on for anyone on disability. It sounds like she has lived a very difficult life. She has a lot of strengths, talent, and a beautiful voice too!!

I’ve never seen him look uncomfortable during an interview. This poor woman has had such a diificult life… I think I probably would have had the same look on my face if someone started to laugh when I pointed out that they don’t seem to want to be alive. How do you even respond to that? I pray that she finds the love, self worth, and medical support that she definitely deserves.

What a lovely voice! That $841 for disability is nearly impossible to live off of. I've been on disability my whole life so I feel that pain with you. 💜

I have a painful skin condition that causes chronic abscesses. It’s agonizing and has caused me to be disabled. I feel this so deeply. Living off of $850 a month is beyond difficult! I deal with so much shame over being young and disabled and all the stigmas that come with it. Thank you for your bravery in sharing your life with us! It feels really good knowing I’m not alone and seeing someone who is in a similar position. If there’s any support I can offer or just to talk to someone who has a little bit of what life is like, I’m here!

Sentaces was meant to be here!! If her birth was complicated, yet she still made it, she was meant for this world! We're her for a reason! I'm praying for her!!

She laughs so she doesn’t cry, and it’s heartbreaking

Holy cow, she straight up just sung that sitting on a sofa with her phone for the instrumental. Great lyrics. Can you imagine a studio recording? What a bold, talented, creative woman.

My fury at how unsupported disabled people are in the US, Sentaces seems lovely and I will be sending her some mail soon.

Definitely understood the way she felt about living in a black household and not being able to express her feelings! Its such a big thing within the black community when it comes to mental health. I live with grandparents that really doesn’t believe in mental health or believe in my diagnosis with autism. I was always told to “get over it” or “your feelings don’t matter”. Over many years I’ve just kept all my thoughts and emotions to myself and that is why it is so hard for me to open up to others, especially even when getting therapy! I really hope the best for her! She has such a beautiful soul no matter how she looks on the outside! Much love to her! ❤️

I'm glad to finally watch a video where it's not all sugar and flowers. I really wish her the best but sometimes things just suck. It's okay to admit it. It doesn't mean that it can't get better but being sad and hopeless is equally legitimate as being happy and hopeful. I actually think everyone of us has something to give no matter the disability. But feeling negative emotions and letting them out is fine.

This young woman has beautiful eyes and a beautiful smile. I believe her pain is even more intense than what she relates. She demonstrates such courage in just living her life everyday that it makes me want to be courageous also. God bless her.

I was amazed at her songwriting. She expressed a lot in those few words. She needs support, and a home. So glad she shared her story. Once again giving kudos to this channel, for giving people with disabilities a voice.

She needs to start a podcast. And I loved the song. Good voice singing as well. Love her voice.

Omg, when she said she had no hope in her future and the few sentences that followed...boy she got me. I don't understand how parents can abandon their children when they are already down, my daughter went through a period of drug abuse. She disappeared and I posted all over social media until I found her and finally got her back home. And she's still with me, and now she has a son that is almost 2. Yes, she's clean thanks to him. But I know how it feels to be kicked when you're already down by your Mom, and that's the only parent I ever had. I have never turned my back on my kids and never will. Bless this girl, I hope great things come to her because she deserves it. She truly is a ray of sunshine even if she doesn't feel it or see it...she is and she deserves so much more...

This is what happens when you grow up on survival and not love. Blessings to this woman

This is a reminder to me as a teacher to make sure I’m conscious of listening to student conversations in the classroom and stepping in! Thank you🙏🏼

I just want to say this. Quite often viewers post in the comments here on SBSK what a wonderful person Chris is. Yes, that's absolutely true! But also, frequently when I'm reading through the comments I think of what a beautiful community we have here on SBSK. The viewers don't hesitate when something is needed. This isn't a typical RU-vid channel. It's very uplifting and positive. The people in this community have proven again and again how caring and generous they are. They (we) truly believe in the power of real love. What a gift Chris has given us here with his channel.

Sentaces, speaking directly to you: Oh my gosh. You are so incredibly strong, more than you seem to know. You've been dealt more than a couple of bad cards in life, so the fact that you were radiantly smiling and laughing your way through the interview, even in the moments that seemed more bitter than sweet, was just incredible. I've known so many people that have let themselves be dragged down because of the temporarily difficult parts of their lives; you, Sentaces, must have one beautiful and courageous soul in order to continue existing with the attitude that you do, with the circumstances under which you live in. Not only that, but your voice is absolutely beautiful. I really encourage you to try starting a RU-vid channel or Instagram/Tiktok account, I really think you would be successful. We love you! And, thank you for doing this interview, Chris.

Cried like a baby the entire time. She is such an angel stuck in the wrong place. I have nothing I can do for her except wish and pray for the best in life for her.

I really hope she can get into stable housing. She doesn’t have enough money to pay for hotels. When you’re not stable you can’t work on bettering yourself and reaching for your dreams. Sending love and prayers to beautiful miss Sentaces. Love her voice and sing too!!

She is so beautiful and sweet. How can a mother abandon a child who is struggling? And as a former teacher.. I would never had stood for that type of bullying. It’s incomprehensible to me. I pray for her healing and better times in the future. Hopefully, one day she’ll be able to go to that K Pop concert and travel to Korea and try their food... Sentaces has a gorgeous, soulful voice and it seems that songwriting is a great way to express her feelings.❤

This young woman and the boy who was denied crucial medication from his insurance is a huge reminder that we need to force change to this country's late-stage capitalist system. We can't stop fighting. We have to keep going. For Sentaces and others.

She needs some positive guidance. The people around her are not helping her that's why she feels the way she does about her life but I am here to say that YOU MATTER! YOU CAN MAKE IT IN THIS LIFE! WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST! 💜

even though my psoriasis is nowhere near what she goes through every day, I understand everything she is saying. My scalp gets so bad, it hurts, if I sweat it gets irritated, oozes, smells, itches all the time. I feel I spend 24/7 trying to keep my scalp calm. I am so sorry she is going through this. She seems so sweet ....her speaking voice is so calming.

Man she genuinely has such a gorgeous face and amazing voice, I believe her when she said that we don't know half of the stuffs she went through If you ever read this comment I want you to know that your resilience and your ability to smile through the pain is truly remarkable and inspiring You mentioned several times that you weren't supposed to survive this long. I do really think that some people are still here cause they have a bigger purpose to achieve and pain is part of the journey that makes you special and touch other people

What a beautiful, sensitive intelligent young lady with an awesome voice! I’m so sorry people have been so cruel and ignorant! You have a lot to offer this world and am praying you find that avenue to get your songs and wisdom out there.

If a former teacher of hers who did little to help is watching, shame on you. Teachers, if you turn a blind eye to bullying, you’re just a passive bully yourself.

Even though I don't have the condition or experience she has gone through, I completely relate to not having hope and struggling to keep going. I do believe she can get through this. Anyone can get through it. I'm so glad she wanted to share this and thank you for sharing her story!

AND THEN SHE HAS A BANGER VOICE ???? what a lovely person on the inside and out

i really like the direction the channel is heading in, delving in the less talked about aspects about disability at the cost of being less "wholesome"

I'm a woman and a POC as well. 4:35-5:00 (and 5:58-6:23 too) is so true for a lot of us growing up in homes like this. This is exactly what happened to me too. I'm 35 and the damage of growing up like that mentally messed me up for YEARS. Don't do this to your children. Break the generational cycle of this type of ab*se.

I have so much sympathy. I also have a skin condition that causes open wounds, and painful abscesses and yes, it has an associated smell too. I also can't use many products on my skin and I was bullied for it too. It was super hard, but I'm pretty sure I haven't experienced a fraction of the trauma and pain that Sentaces has experienced, and continues to experience. I'm so, so sorry that she's also never had the support that she deserved.

She seems so sweet. It sounds like she had a mother that didn't understand any of her pain or trauma at school and wasn't there for her. She's strong though by telling the world her story. I hope this video changes her life some with people reaching out to her and becoming friends. ❤

This woman deserves better than what the world has given her. I love her smile and laugh. What a beautiful soul who just deserves it all ❤❤❤

What an interesting interview. At the beginning Sentaces said that she was not very interesting. But then of course it turned out to be the opposite. Dear Sentaces, it sucks that people have treated you the way they did. I see that you struggle a lot and it is impressive that you got through al of the things you've experienced. You seem like a wise and beautiful woman to me. I really love your voice, you are a great singer and it is amazing how you can turn the difficult things in your life into such a beautiful song. Even though I could only hear a short part of your song it really touched my heart. I also wanted to say to you that I love your eyeliner. I would really like to learn how to put on eyeliner the way you do. It looks great on you.

17:20 - 17:23: "The only thing that makes life tolerable is food." I have depression because of an invisible disability that I have, which also makes eating a torture for me, but I still agree with her, everytime I feel hopeless about moving forward to take care of myself to keep existing, I remember what food, dreams and love feels like, that keeps me going on.

She sings beautifully! Really beautifully! This interview is different from most of the others because mostly everyone who gets interviewed has family that cares about them. I hope her life improves somehow enough for her to be happier. She seems like a really nice and likeable person too.

I can relate with a lot of things she said. It's so sad how she's been treated. She seems so nice but I get how she feels :(

What an absolute doll. She is stronger than she realizes and has come through so much. Love the singing!! Keep it up. 💕

I feel this so hard. Especially as a person with multiple marginalized identities Thank you for amplifying her voice ❤️💛🤍🖤

This young lady’s strength is astounding. After having being through so much and facing pain every day, she still manages to remain kind, softly spoken and smiley. I hope you get the help and love you deserve ❤

It breaks my heart that people have been so cruel to Sentaces. I'd love to spend all day playing video games and eating good food with her. Does she have a RU-vid channel for her music? Her voice is absolutely beautiful 🥺

I hope Chris knows these videos help so many people like myself living with disabilities. I truly feel like I am not alone when in every day life I do feel lonely. Lots of love to everyone ❤️

1:33 Sadly relatable, esp. in a black household 2. She is interesting ,beautiful, and she can actually write and sing a song. 3. She's poetic even when she has a regular conversation. 4. Her name is so unique, I never heard it before. 5. I never knew babies can survive outside the amniotic sac. She is a miracle.

Getting proper health care is so exhausting in this country - and the care that can be gotten is not affordable. So much for being a “developed” nation… Sentaces, please know that you are not alone! Dark humor is sometimes the only tool we have left to get through tough times. You are amazing! ❤

The nervous laughter is hard to watch. You can tell it makes her so uncomfortable to talk about herself. My heart goes out to her for the neglect and unkindness she received. I hope she receives loved in the future and feels worthy! I hope there are treatments that someone can help her with pro bono!! I hope she gets to a BTS concert!!!

Oh my God that woman is so precious and she has an amazing singing voice. I'm so thankful that I got to hear at least this small part of her life story. Keep your head up girl, I wish you all the best in this world because you deserve it. ❤️❤️❤️

As a fellow human with Ichtyosis (I have x-linked) I sympathized so damn much with a lot of what she has to say. Even though my condition isn't close to as bad, I get how shitty it feels and hope life treats her better. Also the reason the skin is called scales, is due to the naming of the condition ichthyology is the study of fish (I think ichthy means fish in Greek) so they name it fishscale disease

My son has eczema so I understand her struggles and how she feels. I’m praying for you Sentaces. You are a beautiful girl and you didn’t deserve the way you were treated in school and as a child. Always let your light shine and love yourself. You are beautiful, valuable, and you are worthy of love, acceptance, and kindness. Your skin condition is not you. It’s just something that you have. You have a beautiful voice 😊.

My heart goes out to this woman. I know how it feels to gave chronic illness, but I’m so lucky to have a very strong support system around me. I can’t imagine doing it alone and homeless.

She needs so much love and compassion, and yet only received abuse from her loved ones. It's heartbreaking to see that she is not happy and does not feel valued, yet she does not see that her being here against all odds makes her a true miracle and such a special person.

What an amazing person. I admire her strength, courage and resilience. I will try to write her a letter and will be sending her some of the products which are essential for her. I hope she reads these comments so she can see how much people are rooting for her. I also hope that she continues singing and writing songs. She is talented. She should create a RU-vid channel to showcase her talent.

I can tell just by the opening moments of how you express yourself Sentaces that there’s a depth to you that not everyone is fortunate enough to have. I think having a conversation with you would be fascinating and extremely rewarding, and I have to say I’m a bit jealous Chris got to sit down and talk with you.

Hearing her story really deeply touched me. So much pain, literally physical and emotional, in an uncaring world, and putting on a smile despite it all is the only option. What a joyful person underneath all of the challenges life has thrown at you, Sentaces. The content of this channel is so important.

Completely relate to her! It’s a full time job living with chronic pain. As part of my illnesses, one of the symptoms is Allodynia where even wearing clothes physically hurts me, hugs hurt, laying on a mattress hurts… it’s very depressing and no pain killers help. People don’t believe you because they can’t see the pain like a broken leg or bruising so they think you’re just lazy or over exaggerating.

Also,such a beautiful voice and soul for how much she's been through. I hope there will be more advocates for her condition and she finds the resources and help she needs in the world

You have the sweetest soul imaginable and what you’ve gone through is not even remotely acceptable. You have so much value and light to give to the world and I’m thankful for you!

Hi Sentaces! This is Melisa from Ontario Canada. I just ordered some items for you on Amazon and they should be delivered on the 24th and 26th of September 2022 You are an inspiration, God bless you and please continue to share your story.💖🙏🏾

Oh my gosh, her voice is beautiful - what a sweet soul. She has gone through so much - my heart goes out to her.

I'm an amateur musician as well, I hope Sentaces reads this because I genuinely mean what I'm about to say. You have a beautiful voice, the emotion in your music is raw, I want more.

I MUST STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT MY LIFE! I know that it doesn't exist a bigger problem, your problem is your problem, but I can't compare every stuff I've gone through my life with a day in her clothes. Just the thought of what atrocious pain she subjects every day makes me feel so lucky to have the skin I have and to be healthy, thank you so much I swear I will not forget! BTW you have a beautiful voice, I could literally listen you for hours

Awesome video. The singing was amazing as well as the lyrics. As someone on disability in this country I understand where you are coming from on that. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

I can't imagine the amount of mental & physical pain and hurt she's experienced. I wish her nothing but the best, poor girl. She deserves the world 💖

HOLY CRAP! THAT VOICE!!!!! And that sweet personality. Lovely young woman, incredibly brave and powerful to survive all of that. Stand tall Queen.🔥🔥🔥

It broke my heart💔 to see how she's suffered because the people around her have no empathy or compassion. Bless you, Chris!! I know this was a tough one for you because you have such a big heart😢. I'm grateful you gave her the space to express herself 💞💕

She seems like such a sweetheart. I hope she's getting the tlc she deserves.

She is so brave and I really appreciate her sharing her story. I think she could be a content creator on IG and sing on there. She's been through so much and it is easy to see what a deep and thoughtful person she is. Great interview.

I appreciate that she shared her story, and how she didn't shy away from bringing up how her lack of social support compounded her struggles with disability. Many disabled/chronically ill people do not have the social support networks which many videos showcasing disability show.

I need more content from Sentaces!! Maybe she could make some kind of social media so we could support her through that? I think that our support would surpass what her benefits would be able to supply her

I'm on SSI and homeless in NYC. $841 Monthly. Trying to be optimistic but living in total darkness. Since a teenager I've been really just looking forward to the afterlife.

She has a beautiful voice and great songwriting, i really would like her to show us her talent

I understand her laughter. I live with significant disabilities and have to laugh it off as well.

It honestly hurt my heart to hear of all she has to endure her who life. All I want to say how beautiful she is from the inside out, I’m heart broken that she has not received love and support in her life. But I know this community with SBSK she is seen and loved and valued. Chris what you are doing is truly incredible. And that voice, oh my goodness! Sending her tons of love and light. 💜

Aaw Chris you were wonderful with her, you allowed her to talk and talk and she really opened up to you, i don't think people give her that chance very often. A lovely young lady that her family and society have let down. I wish her the very best xx

Sentaces, I hope you will see these comments. You are so sweet and seem like such a loving person. I will be praying for you, your health, and your living situation. God bless you, and please know that you are loved by many, many people, but especially by God!

She feels like sister, on a soul level. I never went through what she went through but the emotional pain, I can understand it. Ppl like us live on prayer.

She deserves all the happiness in the world. What an incredible, inspirational person.

She's such a sweet heart I wish her well

Her laugh is just musical. Prayers that she is loved and provided what's needed.

There’s a gift in her behind all that pain and it’s music. Not to mention her sweet spirit. I pray that this video opens doors for her that she never thought possible that will give her the light that life has to offer. So sweet ❤️

Beautiful girl, beautiful personality, beautiful voice. I hope she is able to have the beautiful life she deserves.

What a dear. :( I feel personally so sorry that she's been so neglected and mistreated, as if her condition weren't hard enough. What a dear. She deserves so many good things.

I was disabled and homeless 6 years ago. It wasn’t easy, but I used community services and finally got SSDI. No one can afford a livable apartment when they only get $800+ per month. Social/healthcare reform and affordable housing are at the crux of our homeless problem. Stay strong ! 💜

she is incredible. i want to be her friend 🥺 her voice is absolutely beautiful and so is she. she is so brave especially for pushing through that anxiety to share her story. that is not easy !! i really hope she is proud of herself. she definitely should be. very grateful that she shared her story with us. i can’t wait to write to her 🖤

Sentaces should create a RU-vid/Spotify for her music. She's very talented and can definitely have a thriving singing career!

Omg. I would be her friend and totally hug her…very gently. And her voice! Girl! You gotta keep putting YOU out there! That voice gave me chills, for real. Much love and gentle hugs going your way. Xo