The chasm between rich and poor - Homeless in the wealthy West | DW Documentary

In 1999, I rented a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles for $550.00, that same apartment is now going for $2400.00 per month with zero upgrades, the building is old. Greed should be illegal.

It's not a shame to be homeless. It is a shame for society to allow this to happen.

As an African Man who is living in Kenya - I am beyond words to see these women (Over 50) close to my Mom's age, struggling to find a place to live as their own homes. Here in Africa, we may not have such wealthy governments, but the social setting, especially from my Somali community, would never allow an over 50 Year Woman to live in a car. Somehow, even if it is the children of her Brother/Sister even if she never had kids, he would come up with something to shelter her. Just like I wouldn't wanna see my Mama living alone in a car, I am praying for these special Mamas who are not giving up but pressing in tears. Literally in tears as I pen this piece. Hopefully, their stories will be heard, and the Australian government will come up with an amicable plan. Capitalism might also be a contributing factor. It is seriously absurd to hear a mother say, "My children are busy with their lives."

Its such a relief to FINALLY see representation in a documentary. To the 71 year old woman who's mother hated her, i feel her story so much. I wish i could hug her. ❤ Im a 47 year old woman in Canada. I've been insecurely housed and homeless most of my life. I'm estranged from my entire family, and have moved over 60 times. I havent celebrated holidays for many years. There is no security. There is no care on the part of our governments. I live in a room right now, and enrolled in college to become a social worker/educator to try to address these problems through policy. Things need to change.

I'm a 51-year-old American woman in Kentucky, I am not homeless but, I have been very close to it for most of my life. It is my greatest fear and is on my mind all the time. Much love to you all xoxox

Before people start judging the people in this video, be kind. Homelessness can happen to any of us at any time. A major illness, a catastrophic fire or flood, job losses, domestic abuse, or financial bad luck can render us in the same situation. Everyone doesn't have a safety net of family, resources, economic stability, financial means, or mental capabilities to bounce back. Be kind.

Homelessness scars you in a way nothing else does. It kills your soul. You realize that you don't live in a society & are just collateral damage. It scars you forever & ever. You're never the same.

Being a single retired woman living in a rental is a recipe for future homelessness. We need tiny homes for single people in all communities.

Imagine if we focused more on affordable housing than greed. What a different world this would be.

I am a homeless woman in South Carolina, USA. I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to you all, and those all over the world. You are brave. May peace, love and light be with you ALL.✌️❤️☀️

Now there criminalizing homelessness here in the US now. Arresting someone for being poor. Where has humanity gone!

I can relate so much to that lady that said...."I don't think I have the strength emotionally to move again" I'm at that place now, I live in Canada and I'm 70 years old. I don't have the energy to even think about holidays anymore. Living with the constant threat of homelessness is anxiety inducing, numbing, immobilizing . Even when you find a place to rent, so many landlords here in Canada are very abusive and there is NO WHERE to report them without the repurcussion of eviction. It's like living in an abusive marriage. Make property available with washrooms so that people can park their vans, campers etc. without the fear of being harassed. Tiny house villages are an amazing idea but governments need to get off their collective asses. Thank you for posting this

I'm a paycheck away from being homeless. It's very stressful. I have nightmares often.

I’ve lived in my caravan for 7 years. My husband and I were going to travel, then he got ill. He passed in 2020 and I have lived in my caravan alone since then. I live in Alaska and have spent the last 4 winters with no electricity or heat. This last winter I was plugged in and it was MUCH nicer😉😉. No one understands that I PREFER living this way, even in the winter. It’s my cozy little home with no one above, below or next to me. I’m 53.

The US has no safety net. I am 57 and was homeless for 3 yrs. Now I'm in an apt. Working, and anxious all the time. Don't trust I'll have a roof over my head for long.

I found myself homeless (male) in my 70s. I had a good 4WD, built a bed in the back. I felt so grateful. I hardly looked homeless with this car. Then 12mths later the engine seized. Only remedy a new engine. I don’t have that sort of money. I’m stuck now at a back beach dreading the day they tell me to move on. I pay the rego to keep the plates. I sometimes get so down and wonder how much more can I take.

No one is immune to homelessness or houselessness....

Former resident of Los Angeles. The homeless crisis has grown so big, it seems impossible to make a dent. Its unbelievable that all of the wealth of this country...and we have so many citizens homeless and forgotten.

Countries with so many natural resources and yet failed to take care of their citizens. Sad.

You know there's an issue when it happens on a global scale.... 😥