I understand her struggles, I've been homeless before too, I'm proud to say I am 8 years sober, got a job and a place. my brother is still out there struggling with addiction, I don't even know where he is...if I can do it they can too. I pray that God will help them be a better person. Thanks for the interview, I will like to hear more.
There is no God anywhere on Earth or Heaven will ever help you. Only human can help you if he or she feels pity to your hardship. Move out of the big city cause almost everything are high price.
I was a mad time crackhead in the past no lie, changed my life around got married raised a family of 3 beautiful girls a boy on the way and bought a home. If I can do it anyone can. It ain’t gonna be easy but what don’t kill u will make u stronger
you Hmong meka are so fk up lol I'm from Australia we don't have Hmong people like this yet lol too much freedom in America makes kids don't listen to parents
Drugs and alcohol have impacted our people so much. I pray that one day soon our hmong people can defeat this enemy called addiction and overcome it. I also pray for my brothers and sisters the strength to overcome poverty. Thank you for showing videos like this to spread awareness of what is going on within our hmong people.
pob peb cov hmoob txom nyem li no tu siab kawg, thaum hluas tsis mloog niam mloog txv lus thiaj raug kev txom nyem zoo li no. cia nyias mam xaiv li nyias nyiam.
@@Psilocinoid this is a real approach to accomplishing a task, no matter how large or small. It's called the ladder method, where you complete small tasks to ensure little victories and build on that momentum towards a larger goal. I use it for tasks from working on my cars to building wealth. Best to yalls
@@practicaldriver Oh im fully aware, I was complimenting her on having a direction to go in life still after that much hardship. I'm an ex-addict myself, it's a hell of a struggle.
I thought the questions were a good conversation to humanize Mee. What questions would you suggest? This wasn't anything formal, literally just a conversation in passing with someone not as fortunate as most of us.
I understand you have good intentions and have the desire to help the homeless, but I think the issues are deeper than what we see. Donating isn't the solution, but a mear stepping stone. They have to WANT the help and sustain it. They need the tools to get through whatever challenges they are facing. If our parents are survived by living in the jungles of Laos and Thailand, they can do the same.
Yes. It's like the saying. You won't help a person by giving them fishes, but give them a fishing pole and teach them how to fish. Much love to these people.
It's too bad that won't apply to America either. Over here you need a license just to fish as well. Without one you can't fish or you'll get arrested especially if you got caught catching too much. It's not like the old days in the mountains where you could just go to a nearby creek and start fishing at your own convenience.
This breaks my heart sooo much...I'm just running life through my head and watching this and it humbles me soo much. I pray for you sister keep your head up baby❤
That's right. I agree with what you said in the intro. Keep an open mind and keep the negative comments to yourself!!! I appreciate the content bc I love learning about them and their story.
She was one of my client. She obtained supportive housing, which it could land her to sufficient long-term housing, but she left suddenly. It was unfortunate, at the same time, i felt defeated like i failed her. I wish her well and best of luck.
If she's clean and honest I can have her live on my first floor. I have a beautiful big home but only if she is of high function, clean and paub cai, 😅😅
Thanks for trying! You did your best. Keep going. She looks like she needs a holistic approach of cleaning her mind, spirit and body of demonic influences before she can settle with herself in a home.
Don't worry about her. She chose to live in that life. Don't feel pity over her lifestyle in the homeless situation because she chose to live on that lifestyle.
Can you ask the people how they got into this camp? This wasn't the best interview I'm interested in how they have so much set backs to be in this situation.
@@ll51019 one can assume, but I really wanna hear more from these interviews. Showing small clips like this will make me lose interest fast. I wanna hear stories! Perhaps a tip to the interviewer is to come up with some standardized questions to ask people and get them talking.
Also, I saw that go-fund me was mentioned. I don't see the point in supporting druggies! What are we creating for them? I understand that's not ALL INDIVIDUAL's situation, but really if you want help towards a go-fund me, I'm looking for something more concrete than just oh I grew up here and now I'm here. 🙄
Say what you want, but this girl is homeless by choice. Yall don’t know how much help she was offered for many years too. She chose this life and chose to abandon all of her kids.
Agree with you wholeheartedly that 100% of the money someone gives her will go to drugs. If you want to help her, raise the money to send her to a rehab where she can be Detox safely and get appropriate therapy to help her cope with her addiction and pain.
She is unhealthy and her image shows that. She could still change, at 39 if she stays off the toxic stuff and started living healthy again she would had clean healthy body again. The only person who can change her is herself.
I think you should give them a chance to tell their story, how they started, how they ended up where they are and any words of wisdom to share with others. Then ask them what they need because people want to help but they don’t want to help people that just want to use more drugs.
Please ask them what happened in their life which lead to where their life is now? This will help influence children to make better decisions in their lives so they wont end up in this type of lifestyle or situation.
It is sad to see Hmong individual being homeless and living in tent city. Being homeless is not problem; the problem is being addicted to drugs ......this is hard to get rid off. Have sympathy and prays for these people that one day they will have the courage to get clean up.
I agree but I think we all know some of the reasons why people become homeless. But regardless, much love to them to go and record for us to see them. 🤟
My comments simply refer to "how the interview was conducted." As all viewers can see, it never addressed the underlying issues of how she got to where she is. I'm sure we are all interested in why she ended up in this situation. While I might not be able to help her directly, understanding her story might help others avoid similar circumstances. Perhaps someone here can offer her assistance. Aside from the interview, I wanted to say that I understand life can be hard and unfair. No one wants to be in this situation, but sometimes being in it is better than dying, as it may bring some relief. We are often quick to judge without realizing what they are going through, and there are many factors at play.
Just like most, if not all of the viewers. I would like to hear their back story. 1. How did they become homeless? 2. Did they try to get help, or did they choose to be that way ( some people are too lazy to help themselves)? 3. What about their family? Did none of their families help, or were they the black sheep of the family?
Got dam i would never thought we will have Hmong brothers n sisters living like this 😔 where im from we don’t have any or if anything just a few but myself haven’t seen any.hope they get their act together n help themself because others can only do so much .🙏🙏🙏
Man, this is so sad. I’m from Fresno, and I grew up with many Hmong friends. I live next to a lot of Hmong people. It’s sad to see anyone using drugs. 😢 I hope she gets well soon! 🙏
Txhob tu siab rau cov hmoob no os. Qhov lawv nyob li no twb yog lawv yeej nyiam nyob li no os. Koj txomnyem tsis yog tim lub tej chaws tiamsis yog tim koj tus kheej tsis kam pab koj xwb.
I used to be homeless myself always with Respected to all my homelessness by the Union Gospel Mission by the Railroad Tracks keep your head up lived one day at a time,peace and God's bless you all ..
When you do these videos, you should have a goal on what type of questions you should ask especially how they get in this situation. Its great you are helping out the hmong community.
I use to bike from phalen to that part of town. Sad how it change dramatically. We need program to help these folks get themselves clean then we can all support them financially. Nothing but love to my hmong people.🙏
High is what I strive,do everything just to get a puff and get lost in a world of illusionary,thinking crazy even I'm at lost,still thinking I am everything,if ever you want to do and try anything,never drug my friend as I speaking from my past and understanding.Love ya all!!!
Me as a viewer wanna hear the question ask to these hmong people do you have family and how did you get into this situation and if your family friends etc see this video how they could get back in contact with you with help etc.
Im around the same age as this lady and when we were in high school the crack epidemic was real. All my friends end up locked up or who knows where they are now. From all walks of life were affected by crack. My best friend was my cousin who got into that along with all our other friends and went away for a long time from home invasion to thief. Im glad i never got sucked into that. Hard times
Ya generation had it the worst. From gang banging to drugs. Not everybody made it. A lot of our people was effected during that time. That is another good topic to talk about
I'm 40, and our generation imo was one of the toughest , as far as drugs and gang banging , hmong on hmong crimes.. etc I was the black sheep, but my older brothers lead a good role model..they don't even drink alcohol 😅 thank god
I was in an abusive relationship. I left with two of my kids under two and went to a Hmong women’s shelter. And let me tell you, it was not welcoming! They had no resources and no food, but they receive funds from the government! I was told they would help with housing, when I got there I asked one of the Hmong staff and she chuckled and said we don’t help with housing and you have to find housing yourself because this is only 2-3 days support housing. 😮 I immediately left and went to go live with my cousin! I was almost homeless with my two kids! It’s tough!! Almost went back to someone who tried to kill me in front of my children. Hammer to the head and got multiple stitches! I’m blind in my left eye! Glad I left, but Hmong support system is the last that want to help Hmong.
I can feel you Mee, I was the only hmong in Washington state Prison the entire time i was locked up until the last 6 months. There was other hmong guy. After my time i was picked up by ICE (Immigration,customs enforcement) Once again i was the only hmong ,in Immigration. They was trying to send me back to Laos. I guess in a long about way, Take it from me, Each year we hmongs grow farther apart but when you are locked away there's the Hmong thang that none if us can truly explain which reminds us that at the core we are the Children of Chi You. Anywqys i went through hards times in there and wasn't evwn sure they let ne back out Everyday us a struggle.
To those who are sending their hard earned money to Hmoob Nplog, send your money to help those at home first, like this lady so she can become a part of society again.
@@SeanSatchitananda Of course, who would be stupid to give them cash. Bring them food or household items they may need or donate to a reputable charity.
I come from a small city in CA. I have run into a few Hmong brothers who are living on the streets. Yes, it is unfortunate, but they chose that life. They can still turn their life around. There are resources available in the community. Teach a man to fish, and he will never go hungry! They just need to make that choice to learn to fish! I hope you guys are able to connect them to the resources and pray they maintain contact with the resources.
In Sac there's a bunch of Hmong guy allover the creeks and rivers. Saw a few I went to high school with. They been out there for 4-5 years. Cali homelessness is crazy.
This issue just happened, also Covid-19 is part of the problem too cause when that happen most people got laid off or lost their job due to job closure.
Thanks for the awareness. From what I've seen before mental health and drugs can lead a person to this type of situation. Hope one day these people find the will in themselves to get better/clean and continue fighting for a brighter future.
Damn, I thought MN lifestyle and cost of living was cheaper and better than Cali. Cause shit, we be struggling here but I guess thats what keeps us busy, motivated and stay hustling.
Most of the people living in this tent city are from California, Wisconsin, Alaska, Oklahoma, Michigan, and North Carolina. The native Minnesota Hmong doesn't live in these tents. These people move from different states to Minnesota for jobs and a place to live but there's not enough jobs available anymore and housing is expensive so they live in tents instead.
Drugs & alcolhol doesn't pick sides, race,.sex,.religion nor ethnicity..Where do you guys think these drugs are coming from and why? Wake up folks these things are done intentionally .
She definitely looks like she's doing drugs. I hope that she finds help for herself. Thank you for bringing this into the light. Drugs and mental issues are real and has a big impact in your life. Next time ask them how they got there and what sort of help do they need.
If u can start a rehab program im sure there other resources out there that will be open for that if yall have the money make it happen n help out these Hmong brother n sisters to get them back on their feet 😊
You need to be more in depth with your questions. The lady talked about being upset due to being Hmong. I would had love to hear why she felt that way. Have you heard of “soft underwhite belly”? take some pointers
I remember my days of being homeless in MN. I was a little lucky cause I had the shelter to fall back to, then I got a car cause I was able to work again but still homeless while working. Lived in my car for 3 years. I was homeless since 2013 to Now. Had to junk my car. So, found me a room to rent. I feel like an inmate everyday. My crime, disabled on benefits. I preferred living in my car than being coupe in a room sharing house with roommates. Got ones that smokes in the house that is torture. No clean air to breathe. After I got my surgery. I couldn't get back on the working horse. So, I'm trapped in this never ending NIGHTMARE. It's true the say " You Own Nothing and You Shall be happy." Life is not happy at all on this side of life. For the disabled, elderly and low-income. Unless, you had a good paying job and have put a lot of time into working. Less you work. Less benefit you'll get for when you become disabled or retired.
@ashton8878 NO, single. Couldn't find the right one. Was about marry when I was younger. I had 2 girls I wanted to marry. Family said I was too young. Now they still giving me grief about not getting married. Because want I been through. I'm damaged in that part of life. I can no longer trust or believe what she will say. If I did have one. I only have a few remaining lady friends.
@@vajtsab8826that's a sad story. Maybe get a part time job, start saving $$ little by little and then go to Laos and maybe you will be more happy. You might not want to come back to the U.S because there's not an American dream for everyone. 😅
Is it safe to go to those homeless places alone. If we are going there alone, are they gonna come over and ask like; why do we appear on their site for what reason?
Tell her next time to go to hmong funeral homes near there, she can get free food on the weekends since there is always a funeral going on. Also she can stock up on food since leftovers get thrown out anyways.
They lived near downtown, there are many hotels, public bathrooms, churches, shelters, a stadium, a flea market, a laundry place, a few grocery stores, about 2-3 Subway and McDonalds restaurants, multiple hospitals including Regions Hospital, and a lot of Pizzarias, 3 job temp agencies, and the River Centre nearby. I'm sure they got all they need just walking distance from them. Remember this is not the jungle, this is a slum within the city. If they need help, help are right around the corner.
You need to learn how to ask questions. Ask them what did they do to get to where they are at? Do they plan to turn their life around? Your question about how they got to the US is lame.
It's sad to see peb hmoob ua yeej mob kuv siab kawg.. But we can only blame themselves for going this route and hope the best for them... Godbless peb hmoob
You are wasting time asking alot of questions thats really necessary. You need to ask questions as to why they became homeless then move on to the next person. You should have a basic list of questions to ask when interviewing these people such as : What's your name and Last name? Do you have a spouse and children? Why or how did you end up homeless? Do you want to get out of the homeless camp and back to a normal life? What kind of help do you need and are you willing to do what it takes to get out of the situation you're in?
love the beats on this episode. have you asked? if not, may you ask: what caused them to go down this road to end up like this? do they feel at this point they can be helped to live differently/better?
Dude u asking sum dumb?s. No one cares who her parents are,what school she went too. Ask her wat her problems and how she end up like that. Just my 2 cents.
Instead of interviewing drug addicts interview people who are really down on their luck. I dont feel sorry for the drug addicts they did it to themselves! Their families try to pick them up, but they choose this life. There's people out there who are more deserving of help, sorry, but not sorry
