Its a shame that we give billions of dollars in overseas aid and we have people here who need a hand up and not a hand out and our govt CHOOSES to send many elsewhere.

Things we take for granted others pray for. Be thankful for what you have.

This video touched a nerve. I hope my story can serve as HOPE for you. Roughly in 1983 I became homeless after both my parents died. Father in high school in 1978 and mother in 1982. Another factor was a hard Drug habit (heroin) that started in 1972. I lived with my dog in an abandoned house in Ronkonkoma NY and my neighbor gave me an electrical cord hook-up because they felt sorry for me and I used to do work for them (which they never really needed). I showered (or bathed) at the local lake in the summers and every few days at a YMCA that I bought a $5 day day pass in the winters. I siphoned fuel oil from the laundromat underground tank when I did my laundry through a hole in my uninsured-unregistered car in the trunk to get fuel for my heater. I stole the expired yogurts and milk from the back of the supermarkets they would return and stole the crushed aluminum cans on he loading dock that came out of the recycle machines and sell them at the scrap yard. I realized my situation could go 2 ways, death or slavery to the government system or sobriety with freedom. I opted for the second. It was hard but I placed myself in a 21 day detox program and then eventually got on a long term program. The thing was, I set a end date goal for myself to get off and be independent. I constantly reduced my methadone dose. I lived with my dog also, and ate mostly rice and wonton soup, and those stolen yogurts but I always made sure I went shopping on Fridays and bought a steak or shrimp to eat with money I earned. I was buying those 25 cents cans of dog food all week for the dog, but on Friday's she got ALPO chunky beef as well. This simple statement enabled myself to know that things could and would be better, but it was something that only I could control. In 1992 I had completely left all drug programs and was independent and self sufficient to where I could sustain a small apartment and take care of myself. In the ensuing years I found a nitch and was able to build a civilian career, and also went into the Military. Now I am months away from retirement with adequate savings, a primary small home and a vacation home in Puerto Rico. During this time of normalization, I always tried to help those around me that needed guidance. I realize its much harder now to get back on your feet, and in all honesty I'm not sure I would have the success I did in todays world. But one thing doesn't change, never loose hope of normalcy, make a plan, set goals and if you can once a week or perhaps once a month do something for yourselves that is a normal activity for a non-homeless person. Mine was shrimp/steak& chunky ALPO for my dog. Don't fall prey to the government. They want you as a slave. Only accept the bare minimum you need from them to survive, then replace it with self sufficiency. Don't trade slavery to a drug habit if that's part of your situation to slavery to the government. God made us free men and woman, he can help you find a path to achieve this once again even when we occasionally fall of the path. He's not going to drop a bag of money for you to work your way out, but He'll provide you the intellectual guidance to figure it out. Good luck>

Lived in my car for about 2 years, it sucked. I wish I had a setup like this, with electricity and a place to lay down. You may not know it, but you are blessed to have that.

I pray that you are able to get a better living situation soon. God bless you all.

The place is wonderful. You took what you could use and made a home. Myself took a rundown travel trailer and turned it into a tiny house. Still a work in progress. I admire your strength to survive, overcome and adapt. 😊

Wake up America. America first!

These are the very people who will be teaching the rest of us how to survive.

Hi hon. I can see alot of negativity in these comments and I’m sorry for that. I would like to see you make another follow up video where you explain that you’re in a campground that provides your electricity, and maybe briefly discuss that you and your dad are both disabled including your recent schizophrenia diagnosis- it may help your viewers to understand your situation better. I would also like to see you set up an Amazon account (it’s free) with an Amazon wishlist so we can help you with different things you need. Publish your PayPal in your description and help us to help you. In the meantime please know I’m praying for you and your Dad and your fur babies. 🙏🏼 Sending you love ❤and surrounding you with prayers of protection. ❤

I have loads of respect for those who keep the homestead clean and orderly.

Positive vibes are the best vibes. You have strength others dont. I am hoping you will have a home soon. Blessings luv

I am incredibly humbled and impressed by your ingenuity, care and creativity.

It's incomprehensible that people in the US have to live like this in the 21st century, it's getting just as bad in the UK, poverty everywhere and we are housing tens of thousands of illegal immigrants. Our politicians are only interested in self enrichment. I hope your situation improves very soon.

Your making the most of what you have and you have taken in 3 dogs. Just get rid of what doesnt serve you and itll feel better.

Those dogs are having a great life with you. They've got beds, food and humans to love them. This place is the best setup I've seen so far.

I was homeless as a teenager and later as a young adult, I’ve been moving around since I was 12 because my father was an abusive alcoholic and my mother was neglectful and chose a man over her kids but I just want to tell you “ don’t give up” eventually things will get better. I emancipated myself at 16 and got my own apartment. Most cities have 211 that you can call to see what resources are available.

Just organizing that space and using more of the vertical space would go a long way. I’m not bashing anyone and I’m sure that “spring cleaning” is the last thing anyone in this type of situation would want to spend valuable time and energy on, but just some thoughts… -Make a platform over the dogs bed for another (human) bed. Maybe use the mini fridges and some scrap boards? -scoot everything that must be on the floor to the walls, hang other lighter weight stuff as high as possible -keep the bikes chained up outside, maybe covered by a tarp. Pass the chain through the wheels to avoid theft. -pack things away that are rarely used and move them to the least trafficked part of the shelter. I’m just imagining how much less cluttered the mind is when it doesn’t have the visual cues of something disheveled. Again, I’m not hatin. The stuff I proposed is free, I don’t want to seem insensitive to the lack of money.

You did a great job. You are a survivor and have the tools and wits about you. It’s a gift. Prayers to you my friend

I’ve had to live on SSI but I was lucky enough to have a supported living environment through my state. Section 8 wait lists are a decade long where I’m from. Good luck getting SSI.

People are so hateful and you seem like such a sweet girl ❤ stay strong and continue to believe in God and I know he will show you love and take care of you God Bless

Hello Archangel I first would like to say may God bless you, Dad & you're fur babies with good health peace happiness & wealth I pray you are protected from all negativity, bad luck, depression etc you are doing the best you can keep you're head up girl God loves you & you got this !

I also lived in my case with my dog about 15 winters ago. It was hard but I had the car at least to keep me from the weather I thank God for helping me get out of that situation. You have a nice set up there and you are providing food for yourselves and others with your garden😊, I am happy the park owner buys the plants for you all. Don’t let any neg comments bring you down. Stay faithful and honest because in the end; that’s all we have in this world. God bless

Looks comfy honestly

Better than nothing. Kudos for setting up some comfort. Keep saving up every penny that you can. Build a tiny home

Unbelievable some of the comments left, it's very depressing to see how comfortable with people in our country being homeless y'all absurdly give advice on subjects that really don't matter. While our vet's and homeless people are trying to survive a country that won't take the time or resources to care for our own people. This country is in a mess and I'm glad I'm old I don't want to be around when it totally goes to hell

You are doing very well for yourself. I've been homeless for 12 years since my husband passed away. I know how hard it. You are set up nicely. People who have never been forced to live like this just can't understand. I'll be keeping you in my prayers. Stay Strong 🙏❤️🙏

Thank you for sharing, it probably took a lot to do. Hang in there and remember no rain no flowers.

I think you have done amazing with what you have to work with. Your dogs are well taken care of. They look happy and healthy. Your a very special person I pray something will help your situation.

You have your Dad and dogs 🐕 and a roof over your head you just have to keep pushing ahead don't give up. ❤best wishes and prayers for you 😊God bless Jesus 👑 is king of kings Amen

GOD please bless you guy's in Jesus Christ name with a home 🙏🏻💯👍🏻

God bless you I pray you get everything you need ❤❤❤❤

I pray for better days for them! I must say the outside is VERY CLEAN compared to most!!

Sending love and prayer. Those dogs are blessed to have you and your dad loving and taking good care of them. ❤️

This setup isn't that bad, especially for being homeless. We're about to be homeless this is giving me ideas.

I feel you i live in a small overhead camper total off grid haul water has one solar panel. Everything is 12 volt and frig run off Propane love it though 63year old

Great job using what you have to do the things you need! Very smart idea for how to use a non-working fridge. That would be really effective at keeping bugs and dirt/dust off the dishes! I'm always having to wash my dishes prior to using them because of dust. I live in a vehicle.

Guess you can consider yourself lucky if you can find any space where you're ALLOWED to stay & make yourself this comfortable...

2 Corinthians 4:4,,Daniel 2:44,,,Revelation 21:3 and 4,,,,your way ahead of people on survival techniques ,,,good job and take care

It looks better than the box I toe around on my bicycle

I think another tarp set up as your kitchen would help your living sitaution alot...move refrigs freezers, cook stove microwave and toaster oven all into it..amazon wish list would be great to get this set up...

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

I know how it feels I was homeless before I found this place and I'm going to be homeless again and I have no friends or family to help me

God bless you. I was in this position before, too. Be strong.

My prayers are with you and your family

May the Lord continue to bless you 🙌 New Subscriber

Id be happy that someone allowed me to build my tent/temp home on their land. Thats a huge problem I see in my area. The homeless people have no where to go. Eventually, theyre discovered and made to move on. God bless, stay strong ❤

This place is amazing actually.

I'm glad you took the puppy in, you have a kind heart, thats what I would do too. Praying for you guys ❤

Beautiful, smart, complete with all the essentials

If you can stay on the land, I can help you build a legal, livable home for VERY little cost, if much at all. I mean that.

i spent the majority of my youth and most of my adult life homeless or housing insecure. its a hard life. a lot of folks dont really understand that life for working class folks has been on a steady decline sinse the 80s. most of the folks judging and telling folks to " pull yourself up by your boots straps" dont know how hard it is when you aint got no boots and woukld not survive a week out there. stay strong and always remember to take care of those who have less than you, you know rich folks wont.

Omg prayers.

Your innovation and perseverance is commendable! Many will be inspired by this video to also seek alternate forms of housing. Thank you for sharing!

You live in a palace! Im living out of my Toyota Camry at the moment. I love waking up to concentrated sunlight in the morning. Its gonna be a hot summer, yaaaaay!!

You have a space, that's a blessing.

I grew up very poor with 8 people in a tiny two bedroom trailer. My grandma used to say “ you can’t help being poor but you don’t have to be nasty “ clean up and throw stuff out you don’t need or use.

I mean for being homeless this is a lot better than what a lot of people live in around the world.

…and the meek shall inherit the earth. I wish Jesus would hurry.

Praying for you and God bless you for your incredible work.

You have a great attitude, may good luck bless you and your dad and the dogs.

Bless you. ❤

God bless you

That's a great setup, your lucky to have a place you can setup like that. I cant even park somewhere for a day without someone calling the 🐷🐷 on me

Welcome to America ❤

Keep your head up

Something good will come sweetheart and God Bless You BOTH ✨🙏✨🙏💯

vary resourceful, Sure had a good idea that became real that actualy works.

You keep your head up okay as America’s this just infuriating to me that our family members are having no problem with paying the bill and they are being forced into the same situation that most people have never had to experience 😢our government has turned on us

You are doing the best you can under the circumstances

Our messed up government does need to help us. But instead we have to make sure other countries survive instead of our own people. Shame

It's simple but it works ❤

I think it's cool. I'm kinda envious.❤

God bless you guys I could not imagine living like that. You’re in my prayers.🙏

definitely praying but you are blessed in so many ways I like it I really do it's very creative and it look very cozy

May God bless you always .. im going to pray things get better for you and your dad . you have a kind sweet soul taking in those beautiful innocent dogs big hugs to you don't pay any attention to these heartless comments i pray they find compassion in there hearts .. God will always come through angel 😇🙏🕊️💫💜💜💜🤗you got this 💪💜

I see potential and ingenuity here. While not ideal, it seems workable if nobody is causing you problems like code enforcement or whatever. It does seem to be like there is a lot of electricity use for such a small space 🤔 But perhaps many of the appliances are just idle. A little reorganization could make day to day life more convenient. An object that seems to have value is worthless if you can’t or don’t use it. The stove for example. It can be difficult to get rid of things when you don’t have much. But if you evaluate just a couple things each day, you can probably be able to part with some things. Stuff can become a burden. Instead of being an appliance that helps you it becomes an object that you are a slave to. That’s handy that you repurposed the broken refrigerator as a cabinet. But it’s not an efficient use of space. A cabinet, a tote or small shelf would be better suited for your available space. For some things that are broken, get rid of them. It only needs……we’re gonna fix…… we’re gonna whatever….. Forget that. Just get rid of it. It’s also too easy for any remotely flat surface to become a shelf. Life will be easier if you make little improvements that cost nothing. Don’t dwell on the big problems that aren’t going to be solved anytime soon. Concentrate on the little things that are achievable. You will feel better overall as you do. I hope you don’t feel like I’m being judgmental of you or your situation. I’m far from perfect myself. I’m not in the same situation as you, but I am struggling with space and budget issues. We actively use very little space in our house because it’s full of stuff. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

But for the Grace of God go i

I've been there in the past it sucks but honestly I like your setup it's pretty cool helps you save money to get an apartment or mobile home space, you'll get there you're doing good so far not much longer I bet :)

If you could afford maybe four more fence panels you could redesign the front again and make it a little bit wider at least? Of course only when you can afford it and feel up to it. find some sort of cheap portable materials just so you have some space for you and the dogs

You both are doing really good. My son is homeless I would love for him to have something like this.

God Bless yous. You do what you have to do.

That's the best fort I've ever seen!

God bless you.

Do you are your dad Work? How about cleaning and getting rid of some things your not using. I see potential and help coming your way if people see you cleaning up some things. You would have a lot more room to move around in if you get rid of some of your things. Also if someone was to buy you something they'll have somewhere to put it . I know we all have a hard time cleaning out getting rid of things that we want to hold on to. If it's not of any use on a daily basis. Your place look larger than my 650 sq ft apartment. You have much more in your living quarters that I can dream of putting in my apartment. Also it can become a hazard, to you and your Dad no walking space. All I can say is your free from paying high cost of rent /costly utilities and so much more that most or losing sleep over. We're the slay of high cost of living. You are so free and don't realize it. Seen to me you're great at living off the grid and can make a living teachings new comer that will be force on the street. Praying you will get the help you need🙏🏽

Don't worry about the mess at all because every bit of that I'm sure you guys need and you've got a lot more than a lot of people and quite frankly I don't think it's that bad at all I mean I wish you guys had better but with what you've got you both have done a good job with it love you and best wishes of having a better life soon❤

God bless you. A house is a house. It's your home. Take care.❤❤❤

It's obvious that you are doing the best you can, and your space looks great honestly. I am not going to try to compare but life has been particularly hard the last couple of years for myself and my son too - he's physically disabled and lives with me. We went through a period where we had no running water in the kitchen, and the oven quit working and I had one burner functioning. No car for over two years now. We struggle to exist and survive daily. 😞 I'm sure there are many like us, which is tragic. It's just so demoralizing. I think its criminal, frankly, that people live like this in the richest country in the world. Other countries are the recipients of US $$ while we struggle and starve. Sigh. Anyway, prayers for you and yours. Life is so very difficult right now we need to hold others up in prayer and do whatever we can to help our fellow humans whenever we can. Sending love.❤❤❤❤❤

I have been here. I know it's not fun and so so much anxiety but yall will get through this and come out on the other side.

Seriously though. Who is paying for ALL that electricity??? I have a home but could never afford to run multiple fridges, freezer, a.c and fans. I wouldn't be able to put food in those fridges.

Hi Arc Angel I was also homeless and applied for a housing subsidy it takes about Three to six months but they pay seventy percent of rent up to one thousand dollars it's called TSI, it's for disabled homeless people ❤❤❤❤once you receive it it's permanent and they even help with school clothes and a job

Sweet setup

How long have you been living here? Might be good to do a backstory video on how you came to move in here with your dad and dogs. What happened to your previous house? I will follow your channel and sub. Hope it helps you eventually monetize it.

Sweetheart don’t worry about some of the hateful comments. Just keep doing the best y’all can do. It’s been tuff times for a lot of us right now. I’m wishing you and your father all the best!

I love it that you have 3 dogs and take such good care of them. Thanks for sharing. God Bless. It's very unfortunate that the US has been owned by non-American demons. You are creative, and stronger than the most. I live in 200sq ft with 3 dogs by myslef. I'm almost 60 yrs old. My place needs everything and I don't know how to do even basic things. But I love my place. I have peace of mind, and no one tells me what to do. Please be very careful about your electrical wires and the potential of fire. Always inspect your outlets, make sure everything is under your control. That's my only insight to you as I watched this. There is love in your place. I'll subscribe.

I empathize with your predicament and wish i had more than just understanding so i could do more to help you out; but i will do what i can, and keep you in my prayers and hope things get better for you!!

well thanks it is hard wish you best

Obey God the Heavenly father. People need to stop judging her. Luke 6:20-24 Jesus Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfortable fancy luxury lifestyle. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. HABAKKUK 2:12 Woe to you who have built towns and cities with blood shed and Unjust laws. MICAH 6:12 The rich among you have become wealthy through extortion and violence. Your citizens are so used to lying that their tongues can no longer tell the truth. 13 Therefore I am striking you severely, to ruin you because of your sins. James 2;6 You have dishonored the poor men for is it not the rich men who are oppressing and exploiting the poor men? PROVERBS 22:22-23 Do not exploit or oppress the poor men. Do not drag them into court and crush them. If you do God the Heavenly father will take up their case and will extract a life for a life. Now go read Roman 2:21-23 Matthew 7:21-24 Not everyone who says 'LORD LORD will enter the kingdom of heaven..

Stay humble you have more than a lot of people do. You have a roof over head, electric, water, clothes and food some people don't even have that.

Very nice I like it

It would probably help if you would clean the place up and get rid of everything you don't really. Need.