The Hidden Lives on My Street: An Unexpected Journey 

As as 21 year old with high functioning autism, Adams story made me cry. This is a man who refused to get help for his disability, lived in isolation with little to no money, and died at a very young aged. People like me always say we don’t need help, but this is what could happen if we get that wish, I’m incredibly grateful for all the help I get, and adams story should be a reminder that we often underestimate the idea of help. RIP Adam.❤️♥️❤️

I love the people on your street ..and felt a real sense of loss that Adam lived and died alone begging for nothing more than to be loved and cared for ..how many Adam's are living on all our streets ..silent and alone ?

I come back here sometimes just to see and remember Adam. He didn’t deserve this. You are loved, you are remembered in your most pure form. Rest peacefully, Adam.

Adam's story got me the most, poor guy, so heartbreaking :(

Adam and the elder Polish man made me cry....we need to be aware and help those in need...thanks for making this

Amazing documentary! Adam after all didn't die in the shadow... thank you for let us know him ... he will be remembered worldwide

I wish I knew Adam personally when his was alive. People with mental health issues and difficult stories got to stick together. Rest in peace Adam 💛

old people who are alone makes me so sad :(

I don't know when this docu was made, but I hope everyone on the street watched it and decided to drop in on the lonely people. Made me so sad to see the 91 year old man just sitting alone looking at the pigeons on the windowsill :(

I watched this on tv when it came out, I would have been about 15 I think. The story of Adam always stuck with me and I honestly have thought about him a lot and felt so desperately sorry for his situation. I decided to try and search for the video which lead me to just watch this again and it’s as heartbreaking as I remember. He has always stayed in my memory. I wonder if there are people on my street that are lonely and in need. I want to be a good person and hope that no one has to feel desperate and alone.

My eyes filled for Adam, I was being so selfish today about things i can actually change and then i see this and see him and he's living with a condition he cannot change. So sad. He seemed so smart, I'm sure if he didnt have TS he wouldve gotten far in life. RIP Adam. He also looks so much like my brother. :(

What a wonderful documentary. The story of Adam is absolutely heartbreaking. No one should ever die alone, especially when their parents are still living. Thank you so much for sharing his story, as well as all the others. Very touching.

I love Caroline to bits. She is cheeky and a breath of fresh air. I wish her all the best in her search for love. I am rooting for her. 🥂🍺 Cheers and beers mates.

Poor Adam. My heart broke for him. 😪 RIP Adam

Adam was such a kind person, my heart breaks for him and the elderly Polish man Alex. I sincerely hope Adam's parents saw this documentary and read all lovely and kind comments about their son, especially since they abandoned him with that horrendous condition. No one should have to be alone nor die alone, we have to make sure we are there for each other❤

RIP Adam - you can only hope there is a better place.

Superb documentary. Poor Adam. Such a shame he never got to see how many people round the world actually did care about him.

Rest in peace Adam, I have a son with severe autism and learning difficulties and I care for him full time so sad he was alone I'm applaud by his family the poor young man

Poor Adam it must have been he'll on earth I hope he's at peace now.

poor Adam shame on his parents for leaving him like that.

Damn the noisy 8-14 people house really are disrespecful of their neighbours! It would drive me insane to live next to them

My best friends are my neighbors and I consider them like family. I'm so blessed to live by such amazing people

Just imagine living next door to those drunken / obnoxious fools... R.I.P Adam...So sad you had to go through what you did alone

Fffff the end saddens me so much. Adam seemed a really nice guy.

Thank you for this video. Many people need to see this.

Such a lovely documentary. So sad, poor Adam, when he said he wanted to sleep and never wake up 😔 Honestly makes me wonder about the people on my street... I only know a few people.

Such a thought-provoking piece, and it's left me feeling incredibly empty & sad...I understand isolation and loneliness...

I love how quite a few of the people have substantial collections of books.

That cat was getting the most strangest massage I've ever seen in my life 😦 but this is a really beautiful documentary and kind of sad too

Thank you for making this documentary....it is one of the most moving, genuine and empathetic films I have seen on the Internet. Thank God Adam is suffering no more.

I'm a New Zealander but I don't drink like this. I hate the binge drinking that goes on here.

Rest peacefully Adam..

Thank you for making this documentary, it is touching and very true that we do not know our street. Watching this program has made me think.

it kind of makes me feel so bad for all the lonely people ... Besides that... it's a beautiful idea :D

Poor Adam, absolutely heartbroken for him. Rest easy Adam xx

You guys always have great docs. At least Adam had someone show interest in hik in some of his last days. RIP

Oh Adam I'm so sorry. You deserved better then the hand you were dealt.

Adam family should be ashamed of themselves. I can't believe they left him alone to suffer in silence. I Hope they are now consume with guilt and shame. This is sad and disturbing on all levels. Having said that, Adam is in a better place, and is now free from life's trials and tribulations. I hope he finds enteral peace. Gone too soon. Wherever you are tonight, Adam. I am sending you loads of 🤗 hugs and 😘 kisses. Sending prayers up too. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Sad state of affairs indeed! So, so sad! 🥂🍺. Cheers and beers mates!

I live at number 57 rip to Adam I've met few of these people lovely they are

Oh Adam, I'm so sorry you suffered so. I pray you now have peace, and God bless you with all things happy and still. Peace be with you dear Adam..xo

I am so envious of all those beautiful houses 😍 so many book cases! It's like heaven!

I hope that at some point Sue was able to introduce the new Polish family to Alek. The mother seemed homesick and I think Alek would have benefited greatly having people to speak with in his native language and would enjoy the company too. :)

Poor Adam, the only person who needed urgent help. It's really sad. inna lila hi wa ina elih-e-raji'oon.

The humility of Adam. Still observing his prayers despite his illness. A reminder of faith.❤ May heaven welcome your beautiful soul. Ameen

My heart breaks for Adam. I wish there was a way people could connect people with disabilities like him with people who want to give them company. RIP Adam. :'(

RIP Adam :(

Adam ... that was heartbreaking. It’s amazing what goes on behind closed doors. Thank you for showing us a glimpse

Poor Adam. I have to imagine that his body was so worn out and pained. I hope he is resting peacefully.

the guy with Tourettes was so hard to watch. I can't imagine how frustrating and lonely it must be to have that condition and have your family forget you. Very sad

Im sad for Adam..... so young. May the ground be light on him 😔😔

Adam’s story was crushing. Those last scenes of him having those seizures made so clear just what it must be like living with such an awful illness. He explained it himself, with the words “I just want to sleep”. It’s tragic that nobody was able to help him and so finally his wish to sleep was granted. Sleep a peaceful sleep Adam, God bless.

R.I.P. Adam :'( Such at sad ending to this beautiful documentary.

Love Caroline and her many voices and personalities.😄

Too much drink, that kiwi guy comes across rather simple.

What a lovely lil treat of a documentary, it was unique and i felt like every street needs there own lil story like this, i love listening to my grandfather telling me about his neighborhood during the great depression, i went through the street with him on google earth, he remembered every tree, where the men that worked on the railroads stayed, where his father ran a bookie in the back garage, plus he was a butcher, so they shared there meat with the neighbors since they were considered "well off" cuz they had more food, where the "stinky cat lady" (his words) lived, where he met my grandmother at the 5 and dime store, that he worked at as a stock boy, hes 88 now, and im so happy to have been able to let him go down memory lane, without having to walk around the area, since he is unable

Lovely doc of your block, Sue, you did a bang-up job. Loved Caroline, most interesting/fun person on the street - would more than love to have her as my neighbor. The Kiwis are a disgusting bunch of inconsiderate low-lives going nowhere fast. Adam was seeking peace from his very difficult situation in this life - hopefully he's found it on the other side...RIP! - Thanks again, Sue. -

This is an interesting concept. If I did it with my neighbors it would be insane. All of my neighbors are strange and crazy in one way or another. Poor Adam, RIP

I hope Adam found the peace he deserved God keep you safe in his arms

Poor Adam. Such a sweetheart.He made me laugh when he asked the producer for money because out of all of the documentaries I've seen with homeless people nobody has ever asked for food or money but him.

I can't help but pause and comment. When Sarah is showing Sue the open 'vista' across their backyard, I look at the second or two that the camera lingers on it and am reminded of when I was in Britain and Ireland. So bleak and seemingly perpetually overcast. It's a bit of a shock to the system when you have come from an upbringing where the sunshine is part of life, as opposed to a treat. Even the little time lapse is just a lot of different bits of grey.

Adam made me cry so much, HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, Rest in peace, no more pain now Adam🙏🏻❤️

Some people seem to have blessed lives, whereas others are such a struggle. At peace at last Adam x

Adams story touched me the most, i am curious to know where his parents were,...and how they have managed to deal with all of this,.. if only i could have been his friend and somehow helped him, been there for him,.. he was a very deep hearted person, and intelligent, you can sense that,.... blessings to his family,..and those who were close to him

I'm embarrassed to be a Kiwi, please don't judge us all by these inconsiderate drunks and fools. Most of us are very considerate, caring albeit easy going people. What a shame.

"I never did live in the street, I live here, in this house" 😂 - Alex, the Polish fella

R.I.P Adam. Broke my heart.

I remember this documentary when it was broadcasted on television. I remember Adam very well. In fact I was thinking about him. Very sad RIP

this is a touching documentary, one that asks questions on many levels. what are we as humans if we cant be there for each other? i guess the modern struggles force people to be rather selfish and keep to themselves, a documentary like this one shows that we can do more by being human and showing more compassion and care to others in our communities

What an interesting documentary. Caroline is lovely and so funny, I hope she finds someone that’s just perfect for her.

37:45 I loved the woman complaining about men lying about their height online, then confessed she was actively thinking about lying on her dating profile about her marriage history to attract more people.

I’ll never feel sorry for myself again. I can’t imagine how horribly lonely and unloved Adam must have felt. I’ve had days where my anxiety has kept me up and I could somewhat relate when he said he just wanted to sleep. I know how I felt in those moments but I have had my husband with me. This all makes me a lot more grateful and less critical of the things I now deem mere trifles and very small inconveniences.

Only the British could think this one up and produce it so very well. So thank you everyone involved,a wonderful wonderful documentary !!!

Interesting- Don't know our neighbours either, So many seam so sad even the more well off ones. Poor Adam he should never have been living alone. Where was his family that he missed so much ? The sadness is depressing.

Fantastic documentary. Had me in tears at the end for Adam and the many lonely people in your street.

Should introduce Caroline to Steven. Maybe introduce the old man to the other folks on the block. Perhaps this could help him make more friends and be less isolated. The elder Thomas my a good fit. I so enjoyed this documentary. That took courage and the message is not lost on me. Thank you for sharing.

Where were Adams family when he needed them most? You could tell he needed help by looking at the state of place he really needed a carer R.I.P. Adam hope you are in a better place

one of the best documentary's i have ever seen thanks

Amazing film. Done very well! Adam broke my heart. He should of had support from family and the psych world. All over there are so many who fall thru the bureaucratic cracks; either overlooked, refuse treatment, or cause too much stress to their loved ones.

Great documentary ! RIP Adam .. You are now free ....

I don't often cry when I watch RU-vid. Rip Adam. :(

I came to revisit here. The comments are FLOODED with awesome responses. Those who relate to Adam or any of these people are COOL in my book. Different. Personal struggle. A window to thier soul. Please keep us updated if possible. This story has changed many of us. ❤

A well done documentary, with little or no noisy background distractions, or elaborations, would like to see more of these, watched it a couple of times, so poignant, with a sense of community

WOW you guys do a fantastic job making doc,s , this was so sad but so true , love you real stories keep up the wonderful work ! ❤️🇨🇦🙏🏽🇨🇦❤️

Rest in peace Adam ❤

Life... ❤️ Amazing documentary. So simple, yet very powerful❣️ Adam seemed like a very nice person. So sad, that he was lonely... The end really striked me :'( *R.I.P. Adam❣️❣️*

Some random thoughts: Peter and Caroline should get together. It's sad about Adam. He and Joseph could've been good mates. The young Polish mother should befriend the older Polish gentleman. I'm sure he'd love the company. Perhaps she and her son could move in and help him around the house. Any update on Keith? I hope his treatment was successful.

Every person has a story, some happy and some unbearably sad. This video is a real eye opener and makes you think, thank you for this beautiful documentary.

Beautiful documentary. I cried my eyes out for Adam. So sad.

Aww it makes you thankful for what you’ve got. Adam looked like a lovely young man. It must have been devastating to have to suffer as he did. What is happening to society that people seem to cut themselves off from their neighbours. I live in Spain in the country. But my Spanish neighbours are so friendly. We need to get back to community spirit.

This could be any street in any country and things would be very very similar.

Thank you for uploading this video. Adam touched my heart. I'm glad he had you to talk to.

Adam may your suffering be over. We thank you for letting us in. Thanks for the great story.

Adams story made me cry. What an incredible documentary! Thank you.

What a great documentary!

What a beautiful story. Thank you.

My heart goes out to Adam...Is there no help for him.... some one to help him clean and make him some good meals.... it breaks my heart that so many suffer!!

I want to live on that street with my family but not beside or anywhere near the Kiwis hahahahhaha.... they're fun but they look inconsiderate of their neighbour's right to peace and quiet, not good for children, working parents or for anybody. Their version of a good time is a frat party on overdrive. How come no one has complained about them to the local council for noise nuisance?

I burst out in tears at the end...rest in peace Adam....😢 beautiful documentary, we all have our stories...

Powerful documentary yet so sad. RIP Adam.

RIP Adam ❤, I am not a crybaby... but him being alone and suffering like that...brought tears to my eyes .