Kimberly (Full Episode) - FIRSTHAND: Homeless

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21-year-old Kimberly and her toddler daughter found themselves in Chicago with nowhere to go. Sleeping in shelters, hospital emergency rooms and cars wasn’t safe. Knowing her mental health struggles would be intensified by homelessness, Kimberly found help with the assistance of a Chicago transitional housing organization.
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About FIRSTHAND: Homeless
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Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW spends a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across the Chicago’s neighborhoods in Firsthand: Homeless.
FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago.
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@wttw 2 месяца назад

FIRSTHAND: Homeless is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. www.wttw.com/firsthand #FIRSTHANDwttw

@danielle4295 2 месяца назад

Any updates?

@catherinethemba 2 месяца назад

The love and care she has for her baby made me tearful. Such a good mom. Bless you both.

@jeanakatherine9369 2 месяца назад

It’s hard being homeless, I was homeless w/my daughter for awhile..we slept in my car, in shelters in diff cities…then we got an efficiency & lived there almost 5yrs…I finally got a 2 bedroom apt two yrs ago & its 30%of my income & it’s such a blessing…I was on the waiting list 3yrs & finally my name came up! Good luck to everyone still going thru this, I know it’s difficult! But you can get thru it!

@jeanakatherine9369 2 месяца назад

@@veganc5028 Thank you!!

@buttercupj6208 2 месяца назад

Congratulations 🎉 God bless you and your family 🙏🏼

@Milaperadotti 2 месяца назад

Bless you and your daughter. I’m a single mother with a special-needs daughter and a amount of fixed income for her disability. I’m her full-time caretaker and we are at one point also living in our car from a studio apartment same as you to a two bedroom. I’m glad you and your daughter have a safe place to live.

@jeanakatherine9369 2 месяца назад

@@Milaperadotti Thank you! I’m glad you do also! It’s good u can be there to take care of your daughter!!

@magnus1001 2 месяца назад

It would be scary enough to be homeless as a lady but with a child you had to really be on edge all the time. I am glad things are going much better for you now. Cheers.

@Kimberlyzuniquejourney 2 месяца назад

Kimberly is such a beautiful person! And Jasmine is just adorable! Lord let her get on her feet quickly🙏🏽

@eaglefeather2728 2 месяца назад

Amen 🙏

@popcha1091 2 месяца назад

I have to be honest this is the first homeless mom that I felt the kid was completely safe and loved !!! Wow you are amazing and true !!!

@popcha1091 2 месяца назад

Also thank you to this platform and to the creators and all involved !

@jocekhiy626 2 месяца назад

Same

@jeanakatherine9369 2 месяца назад

Why would u think any other mom doesn’t love her child just because she’s homeless?

@lexy4498 2 месяца назад

@@jeanakatherine9369that part 💯

@lexy4498 Месяц назад

@@jeanakatherine9369 I agree with you people just say anything nowadays

@dupesonlyanddrugstores7421 2 месяца назад

😢 I've been homeless three times in my lifetime the first time my daughter was 3 years old now she's 31 years old and children that go in these situations turn out to be very strong the funny thing is she is now a social worker working with people who are homeless and I'm so proud of her

@buttercupj6208 2 месяца назад

I wish Kimberly and her beautiful daughter the best 😊

@leylag1466 2 месяца назад

25 years ago, I was pregnant and homeless for my entire pregnancy. After my pregnancy I bounced as a single mom from cheap motels to even cheaper ones. I can certainly relate to Kimberly’s struggle. I didn’t have any mental health issues but that time had a big impact on my life. I became a registered nurse, married had three more children and most importantly I don’t judge. I walked in those shoes and I know what it feels like. Kimberly is strong, structured and she will make it. Her daughter is an absolute doll and if not for herself she will claw her way out of there for her daughter.

@karlag8671 2 месяца назад

congrats

@NicNac081909 2 месяца назад

Such a sweet young lady. She is also such a great mom to her beautiful little girl, Jasmine. I hope that you land on your feet and I pray that you and your daughter will have a wonderful life together. I'm rooting for you! If you ever need a friend please reach out.

@mermaid-n-a-wineglass3689 2 месяца назад

Going through all this without being homeless is extremely hard. I applaud her for not giving up and being a great role model for her daughter.

@darncash2056 Месяц назад

I was thinking the same thing. It takes so much energy to not give into your negative situation. She just keeps on pushing. I wish we could tell her how amazing she is.

@vivdunn3851 2 месяца назад

Being homeless while pregnant with my first son and completely destroying my mental health I want to say thank you for being so open and honest and fighting so hard for your future and that of your little girl your going to change the world beautiful girl ❤❤❤

@sabrina.natalie 2 месяца назад

Kimberly is seriously the sweetest and has such a gentle soul. She is such an amazing mom, and despite all of her adversity, obstacles, and pain that she’s endured, she is obtaining victories and is making progress to create a wonderful life for her and her daughter. Kimberly is absolutely beautiful, and I see a great future in store for her. When she talked about wanting to find a husband, create a family, and find a man who wouldn’t hurt her or mistreat her - I teared up, because I could relate to having those desires too! It was an honor to see a glimpse of her journey, I wish her nothing but the best! ✨

@managingmonasmoula9811 2 месяца назад

Sweet Kimberley. I wish you all the best in life and I hope your dreams come true for you and your beautiful daughter. 💕

@Chicago_Clout 2 месяца назад

Pick your partners with care homegurl...4 real

@chocmilk10 2 месяца назад

Yes!!

@lovesyah4618 Месяц назад

That part.

@taliakelley5037 2 месяца назад

Keep going mama, you will get through this… your daughter is gorgeous btw!!

@denver.d7030 2 месяца назад

HER DAUGHTER IS SO CUTE I HOPE SHE HAS A BETTER FUTURE 😊

@MsSassyMT 2 месяца назад

The fact that a Christian school took away her food and housing is insane to me. I wish her the best.

@3namechangezalowdevry90day7 Месяц назад

This is HER version of the story. Remember she's bipolar, etc. People get kicked out of programs for various reasons all the time.

@mamajoe1239 2 месяца назад

What a good person she seems to be

@anaangel5434 2 месяца назад

Bless this young lady and her beautiful daughter. 💖💗💖💗💖

@Keybaby23 2 месяца назад

She has such a pure beautiful soul, you can just feel it in how gentle she speaks to her baby and others. I believe she’s going to do everything she sets her mind to do.. admire her passionate towards helping others. I just love her and her beautiful baby girl🥹🤗💕

@shadaeChevelle4737 Месяц назад

Her daughter is a little miracle & she’s so beautiful 🥰🌻 Praying for this family

@ONOC4 Месяц назад

I wish nothing but the best for this girl and her baby ❤

@lyngarner3893 Месяц назад

The government need to help these people come on have a heart.

@Joce123 2 месяца назад

She is the sort of person who Id like for a nurse!..

@rhonda1505 2 месяца назад

I don't think you have schizophrenia but your worries are causing you to be depressed. Please stay strong for your beautiful baby girl and take life one day at a time. Yes, search for a free clothing place in your area to find some comfortable and stylish clothes to fit your body. You are a lovely person and great mom❤

@lexy4498 2 месяца назад

people struggle with different illnesses on the daily you have no right to say what someone has or doesn't when you aren't a doctor.

@jillianlea9690 Месяц назад

You can't say that from this video. You are not her doctor or psychiatrist .

@jamesmcnair2114 2 дня назад

Wow! Very smart young lady. I really wish the best for her and her child.

@haydengodbold6569 2 месяца назад

I could write a long response about this young lady. But I'll keep it simple n short. Such a beautiful person inside and out! 😊

@Jilly_mr 2 месяца назад

She truly is getting it together. A beautiful soul who I want nothing but success and happiness for her and her daughter… HOWEVER, it is so frustrating to see yet another young woman who can barely take care of herself, precarious living situations, no real job prospects and already an unstable mental health getting pregnant… why are we still so confused about where babies come from and how to prevent it???? It sure doesn’t seem like the dad is in the picture.

@lexy4498 Месяц назад

girl it's only frustrating to you I'm glad she's getting her life together people make mistakes all the time you ain't perfect either nobody in this world is all that matters is how you better your own life for you and your family.

@sasukeaclown705 2 месяца назад

Her baby is so cute and she is so gentle and genuine with her as well

@tammyhall1008 2 месяца назад

WHAT A SWEET SWEET YOUNG WOMAN AND MOMMA..STAY STRONG AND YOU WILL GO FAR‼️‼️

@gracietilert8952 2 месяца назад

God Bless you and your beautiful daughter. You are strong and courageous and I wish you a very blessed and successful future together

@jewel7322 2 месяца назад

She reminds me of myself. Homelessness was actually a blessing and made me better. I was also able to have an influence, like her on changes that need to be made. She is so amazing. Smart, loving, insightful and the world needs more people like her. ❤

@stephanie6851 2 месяца назад

I love her fashion sense she's so cute!

@donnaconrad5433 2 месяца назад

My son was 2yrs. Old we were homeless , living in a car, I felt so bad , like I was a bad mom , ….this is an exradenary mom I give her so much credit

@Aura_glow 2 месяца назад

She communicates her feelings well, very well spoken, and such a good mom! The matching outfits at the park are soo cute! ❤ Wishing you the best mama ❤️❤️

@popcha1091 2 месяца назад

You are an amazing tuned in mom and never say sorry ,your actually trying and doing . Thank you !!

@matoyasmith4624 2 месяца назад

Keep Pushing! I pray for blessings on top of blessings for you and Jasmine!

@SteMcgarry-xy5gb 2 месяца назад

She is such a lovely girl with a really kind nature. She would be a lovely nurse or child care worker. Her daughter is stunning, God bless you both xx

@CurlsandThings 2 месяца назад

Dear Kimberly, you have the strength and resilience to conquer anything in your life. We are rooting for you! Remain an amazing Mom compassionate and wonderful human being ❤

@lyndadavis8598 2 месяца назад

These kids & helping them with their lives is probably the highest n best love-based, life affirming, creative way our government can spend its money so forget treating them like they are street kids, on substance of some kind, needing to be saved from themselves. They are problem solving on the highest level as much as any graduate or more so since they care for more of life than their own & deserve the utmost respect for it❤

@rainbowkitten8990 2 месяца назад

What a wonderful mum! She has such a beautiful daughter and is doing an amazing job raising her. Wishing her all the best ❤

@prefeitobear9209 2 месяца назад

stay positive! you are a great mother and success will come soon.

@amiw9339 Месяц назад

Kimberly 😮😊❤ this is the one - you are gonna make a difference! Don’t stop ! There are children and young parents that need you & your insight & support ! I know those battles you speak of ! They suck ! Don’t let it ever slow you down ! Your baby is absolutely beautiful 😍 and she is very loved & safe ! You are doing amazing & with your situation compared to moms who ARE Not homeless - hands down you are outshining in a very hard situation!!! You are the one who will make change happen !

@mariawhetstone7558 2 месяца назад

I want you to know I am proud of you I see that you will and are a great advocate for homeless mothers young people alike ❤

@jillianlea9690 Месяц назад

I love that she wants her daughter in mintessori. I hope this little family is doing well

@maxiscoozuba4338 Месяц назад

She is very likeable. I hope she has a great life

@JenellWatkins-tp6ei Месяц назад

Blessings to you and your daughter amen

@Milaperadotti 2 месяца назад

My story is almost exactly the same to this young woman, and I also live in Illinois trying to go to nursing school and being a single mother with no help is not easy at all

@joelfan71 2 месяца назад

I've been homeless and along with suffering from multiple mental illnesses l, it's beyond scary. Give her all the credit for taking care of her child while going through all that trauma.

@kayjay3875 Месяц назад

You know what this young lady is so mature and Im proud of her period Good attitude I sure hope she gets a hand up

@marlenekirchner6052 2 месяца назад

Kimberly you a great mom And a smart beautiful young lady. God bless ypu

@Prittyladylex 2 месяца назад

Beautiful person and Great mom❤

@agnespilot9497 2 месяца назад

God Bless🙏this mum and her daughter💜🌺🤗

@wwedivas2011 2 месяца назад

Watching this story Kimberly just break my heart and I hope she get thought this rough road she going thought right and now and the positive thing about this story she was able to finish school and have education and want to continue school and she's very smart and educated just hang in there Kim God he's with you..

@danielle4295 2 месяца назад

What a beautiful soul Kimberly is, she’s sweet and intelligent, I hope all her dreams come true. Jasmine is adorable 🥰 The lack of help people receive from the American government is disgusting when they’re so willing to plunge the country into debt for endless wars.

@debrahill2272 2 месяца назад

This young lady is on a path to be a gamechanger in housing..Jasmine is growing up with love and care under challenging circumstances...Wishing them both continuous blessings with a bright future.. 🫶

@Michelle_Michelle___ 2 месяца назад

Omg Jasmine is so freaking adorable 💕🍼 and Kimberly you have such a beautiful spirit and soul. God bless you and I pray that the Lord gives you a new home and the opportunities to give and serve the communities, you definitely have the heart for it!

@Petruskinhap972 2 месяца назад

This young lady will go far in life.

@lifewith9cats153 2 месяца назад

Kimberly seems like a really good mother.

@HF-eu2ei 2 месяца назад

Beautiful baby girl. 👍👏🫶🙂🎉

@chasityforbes 2 месяца назад

Love who you are Ms. Kimberly. Your a true warrior and So amazingly beautiful. Look to God he has you and your daughter Covered.

@kttunsntell6626 2 месяца назад

Kimberly is a beautiful woman and mother. All the best Kimberly ❤

@letstalkaboutit87 2 месяца назад

I'm praying for you and your baby when the storm is over the Sun is going to shine on you and your baby and God is going to bless you just keep pushing just keep pushing.

@farhanatoerien3437 2 месяца назад

Kim YOU ARE THE BEST MOM!!!!

@KarinD88 2 месяца назад

What a sweetheart ❤️ such a good mom I wish her the world. A home a husband a happy family 😅🏡

@combatduckie 2 месяца назад

so, WHY did she get pregnant in her situation from s.o.she had not married before???

@3namechangezalowdevry90day7 Месяц назад

Obese, low self esteem, not sane....easy prey.

@dunjaausmosbach4898 Месяц назад

the father of the sweet girl has to take responsibilitiy! Now!

@sanaaniz 2 месяца назад

She let some dude knock her up and she lost focus on school and everything!!!!! Ladies don’t do that

@f5fstop Месяц назад

Did she say they took away her housing and her food? Housing maybe; however, does not look like they took her food away.

@nishab53095 2 месяца назад

Where the heck is the dad? Smh

@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE 2 месяца назад

Out there making more babies 😢

@lovesyah4618 Месяц назад

She laid with him without birth control and put herself in a tough situation. She needs to get child support.

@ramonanieubuurt105 2 месяца назад

Prounoun crap has to go!

@3namechangezalowdevry90day7 Месяц назад

Yeah, WTF "ministry" features pronoun crap??

@burly636 Месяц назад

The folks in Washington are no longer available. It shows what their priorities are that’s disgusting to me. You’re gonna make it girl.

@TNGURL08 2 месяца назад

She's going to make it! Jazmine is sooo beautiful ❤. I believe she's misdiagnosed too. She has trauma 😢, true. But, schizophrenia? I think she needs another psych eval. I am rooting for her & Jazmine!

@patmcraig45 2 месяца назад

Jasmine is beautiful

@jasmynita 2 месяца назад

Awwww the babies name is Jasmine!!! She's so beautiful 😍 God bless you, mama.

@ldsdmariya Месяц назад

You are such an inspirational beautiful human being!! Although you experienced so much abuse at the hands of your Mother you made a conscience choice not to do the same with your daughter!! Seek God, serve him and teach your daughter his ways/principles and commandments and he will guide you and use your beautiful gifts to help others!!😊❤

@trainedbyDRLIAM 2 месяца назад

i hope things worked out for her...

@MiscellaneousMichelle 2 месяца назад

🙏🏾

@ogh63waynorth 2 месяца назад

You are a lovely, compassionate young woman Kimberly. You are doing the best you can and all things considered that is pretty damned good. Well done choosing to be an advocate for others in the same position. To hell with other people's judgement and ugly comments. You are a good wee Mum. Rise above the bitches who criticize based on superficially. Keep on truckin little Mama .

@susiebilk9905 2 месяца назад

12:46 oh yes you do deserve to have hope!!! One tiny hand to help you back to school ~~~

@Iworkwithnitwits 2 месяца назад

They should be finding her a nursing school where she can get assistance for housing and daycare. She needs to finish her nursing degree so she won't have to depend on anyone else again.

@poet82n 2 месяца назад

I agree. And I want to know what Christian school kicked her out and took away her apartment when she got pregnant. I know there are strict rules in religion, but being a believer of God myself, His love should have compelled them to love on her, provide support and get her on the right track. Being a Christan doesn't exempt you from falling, that's why we have grace. I wish her all the best.

@pamsmith1665 2 месяца назад

Where is baby daddy?

@pamsmith1665 2 месяца назад

Why does she think the world owes her?

@denver.d7030 2 месяца назад

In a tent under a highway @@pamsmith1665

@Emm325 2 месяца назад

@@pamsmith1665 right? She really seems to think she is the best of everything and owed it now. I’m kind of amazed at how many people think she is so amazing and courageous when she’s doing literally like the bare minimum… All the wild complaining about the amazing resources given to her. With her victim card and all of her mental health symptoms, I would be amazed if she became a registered nurse. Also, what is up with her dressing like a nightwalker I’m not quite sure.

@DesignsByRareBeauty 2 месяца назад

I'm trying not to be negative here. But more appropriate clothing for a job interview is necessary.

@darlenecolosimo 2 месяца назад

I'm not even sure that was a job interview? Did I miss the part where these programs are encouraging / assisting with securing a job as a path towards independence?

@SweetDreamz0223 2 месяца назад

She wasn't on a job interview!!!

@rexxlashell99 2 месяца назад

She probably doesn't have the typical clothes to wear for a job interview, you definitely sound mad negative

@DesignsByRareBeauty 2 месяца назад

@@rexxlashell99 this is mad negative. Obviously you don't know the difference! : her clothes are inappropriate for someone her size. All her rolls of fat hanging out every which way!!! There you go!!!!!

@Chefgrlangel 2 месяца назад

@@rexxlashell99lots of goodwills will provide an outfit for interviews. It’s not mean to be honest. Dressing appropriately could help her get a job it’s good advice.

@lc6636 2 месяца назад

She is completely reliant on the government.

@vigarobugsbunni 2 месяца назад

I'm so sad and scared for her baby, that baby deserves so much more.

@renewashington9119 2 месяца назад

Don’t be Naive. We’re ALL **reliant** on the “government” in one way or another to some extent. It’s too easy to come with a thinly Veiled criticism and/or judgment of a fellow human being who is experiencing homelessness. But for the Grace of God there go YOU. It might not be today or tomorrow but thanks to the Ineffectiveness of our government perhaps some day Soon you will end up completely “reliant” on the government 😢

@Popinjay-yo4iy 2 месяца назад

And produced a bas***d that is as well

@peacefulbliss323 2 месяца назад

She is not. Learn and educate yourself. Did you here her story in the beginning?

@sanaaniz 2 месяца назад

She was in school previously goofy

@julesguymer5885 2 месяца назад

Time to address yourself? and look at giving your daughter a better life

@konfyd110 2 месяца назад

Decisions decisions.

@burly636 2 месяца назад

Oh my gosh, name and pronoun? This is getting so ridiculous and has nothing to do with homelessness. I’m not gonna watch anymore. I’m sick of that crap.

@suziepickes702 2 месяца назад

Where the father?

@fayettevillain1171 2 месяца назад

He needs to pay child support.

@sanaaniz 2 месяца назад

Y’all constantly asking where the blk fathers are… where the fuck do you think they are ?

@joeblow8206 2 месяца назад

@@sanaanizthank you for being the first I've seen admit the truth.

@ggoodvibes23 Месяц назад

Out there making more single moms.

@bnwo 2 месяца назад

How is it even legal for a school to be able to take away a student's housing for not marrying the father of your child?

@buttercupj6208 2 месяца назад

I don't understand that myself..

@ericasmith5054 2 месяца назад

I read where this teacher I believed in Florida she was a teacher who gotten pregnant and the school terminated her contract for not marrying her boyfriend,it’s crazy but it happens I think this get they make you sign a contract but still we are human

@larose6551 2 месяца назад

Private Christian school. Probably had a morality clause attached to enrollment

@sanaaniz 2 месяца назад

Keyword … CHRISTIAN school don’t Christians push marriage on everyone?

@3namechangezalowdevry90day7 Месяц назад

That may not have been the reason she was kicked out.

@ThatGirlLib 2 месяца назад

I’m 15 minutes into the video wondering where is her child support and why didn’t the baby daddy take the daughter so she’s not homeless until the baby momma got herself together? 🤔

@babatall1283 Месяц назад

There are various reasons

@michelletucker9023 2 месяца назад

Kimberly you are a good woman and a good mother. It is all going to work out for you. Talk to Jesus and he will defiinitely bring you through!

@AnneBezuidenhout-ek4dy 11 дней назад

Bless You Kimberley You have a beautiful Soul and Spirit and God has a Plan for you and Gods Plans are all Great Plans . Trust in Him and In Jesus . John 3:16 . You are a good mum and your daughter is precious. Much love ❤️ ❤️❤️✝️❤️❤️❤️

@travelinginfantryveteran5439 2 месяца назад

I'm so proud of her and I love love her spirit. ❤

@user-lp8fd7qu5h Месяц назад

If your homeless and get housing please don't forget about the rest of homeless people. Remember where you used to be

@peacefulbliss323 2 месяца назад

😢

@HorriblySound 2 месяца назад

I hate that people put a stigma on homeless parents, like they are horrible parents. In turn they are the best because they don't give up for their kids. I hope this girl finds her peace

@lesley.brennan10 6 дней назад

Where are her parents and the babies grandparent's. Omg i couldn't imagine my grandbabies or my sons living on the streets

@jocekhiy626 2 месяца назад

The only thing is when you add kid into the mix the dpss and other programs like housing give parents priority over a single person no dependants in the same situation. Don't get me wrong its still extra hard when its not just you to take care of out there safety wise especially. Either way homelessness has alot of layers to it and you have to be so resilient mentally and physically.

@DJ-vj4vi 2 месяца назад

Where is her baby daddy?

@pigstars89 2 месяца назад

If she has all of those mental health issues she could get a check. Is she medicated? She does look sad in the eyes. I really hope the best for her ❤ she shouldn't have been wearing fishnets on that interview ijs. Jasmine needs a snack or something.