Just don't give them money. Begging is only for addiction. There are so many places and services in Brighton where homeless people can get food and clothing for free. It's one of the main reasons Brighton has more homeless people than anywhere else in the UK. It's like Mecca!

Curtis Lambert i appreciate that and i’ll take it into consideration, however i don’t agree completely. i think it’s different for homeless women, a lot of them don’t feel safe sleeping or eating at shelters, as there’s often a lot of violence there. i’m happy to give them any change i have, and also invest in shelters too so they have options

There is certainly no harm in investing in the shelters and services and at the end of the day do whatever you feel helps someone else.

Eve For those advising not to donate cash, there are often not as many services for the homeless as people think/assume. That is part of the judgment that people do when I comes to the homeless--assume that the homeless person is a criminal or doesn't want help. Some of the shelters are dangerous, the residents rob each other, etc. Not everyone that is homeless is an addict. At least buy them food or see if they need feminine supplies if you want to help. Those items are necessary and yet very expensive. You would at least know that the funds aren't going to administrative costs/overhead.

If you can, donate socks! New socks is seen as nothing but they can be a luxury to people like them, especially new ones. And even things like the tiny soap they sell at boots and stuff would actually be helpful. My auntie works with people in homeless situations and she said that it was way better to give them things like new underwear or sock because they are generally hard to come by new. I always feel like fluffy socks for the winter is good to give to homeless people, and whenever I want to give them money I pop into a shop and buy a cup of tea, better than money that might be safer? than running the risk of it going to drugs.

Maybe one needs to think this way and be _afraid_ . Maybe by thinking this way it will ensure that you will never have to end up like this.

I feel exactly the same way - it's the only thing that really scares me

I know what you mean. Everyday with a decent job and a roof and food is such a blessing.

It scares me as well I am on benefits at the moment due to disability and facing an assessment if they say no I could be this way

Hannah Juicy - what is your disability? If you don’t mind my asking. I do realize, it’s none of my business, but since you brought it up, I am curious.

Oh no! That is awful news. RIP Paige :(

What happened to her?

@@lilibethmadrid she took her own life. She hung herself. I’m sorry to have to pass that news on.

So sad how ? Drugs?

@@CedroneTravels she committed suicide I believe (hanging). It was so so sad. She was really trying. I believe that drugs or lack thereof were responsible for her death.

Both Kelly and Paige are young, beautiful and seem to be quite intelligent. People cant resist this trifecta. That does not mean that we dont care about the other people just that some are more liked based on their qualities.

TRUE in a perfect world! But in the show it's only Paige who is wanting and working on her life to change! For the chick that cares nothing more than getting high off her next hit of heroin cares nothing more than to stay with her guy that isn't helping uplift you at all but bring yourself farther down! If you've been able to get clean and sober before than you know you can again! You're more concerned with this low life man and your heroin fix than your own children! When you finally get to the bottom of the bottom then hopefully you will be able to get yourself some help! But leaving this guy and working towards finding sobriety is worth so much more! Trust me! I've been where you are right now in life and if you want it bad enough you'll do whatever it takes to get the help you need! I pray for this help to come before the heroin and streets kill you first! God bless your broken heart and soul and I will continue to offer up many prayers to the LORD and SAVIOR above for him to come and rescue you! YOU DESERVE A LIFE OF LOVE AND HAPPINES AND PEACE AND SURROUNDED BY THE ONES YOU LOVE!

Vol de Mort that’s a lie Paige doesn’t waste her money on drugs and she is trying her hardest to still be able to visit her daughter but most of the other homeless people women just let their kids go into foster care and never try to see them

Get a grip Rxider... it's got nothing to do with looks WHATSOEVER but the attitude and energy put forth to make changes for herself... if you stop making excuses for yourself and put forth the same amount of effort then maybe people will have the same opinion that they do of Paige. The other girls are only worried about the next fix, or beer and what they need to do to get it... it's totally sad and pathetic to see women just give up on themselves and have only concern for drugs, men and sex...

Rxider yeah I was wondering why everyone in the comments only felt sorry for Paige. Personally I felt the most sorry for Maria

Sarah-Ann Hard acre the poor thing

Emma Leece not all homeless are on drugs.

As long as you do your part, the rest is on them.. not you!

I usually offer to buy them a sandwhich or coffee or something...that way youre helping them but not helping them feed any addiction they may or may not have...cant honestlt blame or judge them for being on drugs or an alcoholic because it must be so shit being on the streets would be the only way to get through the day 😢

Once you choose to give someone money as a gift, you don’t have any say in how they spend the money. Once it leaves your hands, it’s theirs to do with as they please.

Emily Boo im with you on this one. You can tell how much she loves her child. And it seems that's what keeps her going.

Same

Hey Emily Boo!.. My child is my world that's why i had to become selfless and put my child first, her stability & future comes first before mine!.. thank you for the support & i will not stop until i rise to the top!x

+Paige Greenaway has she been adopted?

You are a beautiful soul, I am so sorry for all you have had to endure. I want you to know I am thinking of you and I know you will pull through xx

Because people don't want to think it could happen to them.

I agree completely.

But why did she lose them in the first place if she was looking after them

@@cakepudding3220 That's none of your business.

John C Everyone has the right to think and ask those questions if she brought it up and told people

+xFranceYy women are a bit more valuable then men if there out on the streets

Tell your Sins to a Priest not a Pedestrian.

well most men end up homeless because of things like divorce and the unfair divorce laws which are leveraged highly in the favour of women. This is the fruit of FEMINIST culture. lots of homeless men. I don't know why you don't give a shit about the men when 7/8ths of homeless are blokes??

I was thrown out by my mum in horrific house fire two children died I got told never walk again but got there went care home where the staff sexualy mentally abused us all that trauma led to bipolar split personality attachment disorders I ran away slept rough got on heavy drink drugs at that time I didn't know how poorly my mind was I slept on of went through hell everyone has a story and thing hurts most ya invisible on that floor your so desperate to survive daily I could write a book of my life story would be shocked for sure xx

most of them ended up rough sleeping because they spent the rent money on drugs-it's that simple that's also the reason they all got there kid's taken from them,they would prefer a hit of heroin rather than having there kid's

Not even existing...more like surviving

bullshit. the redhead is a million times more living than 98% of socially accepted people like you.

1002anna how do they have phones?

Skys Lounge their choice. They all seem to be able to afford hair dye, drugs, food-some of them are fat even, cigs, spliffs, etc. get a job.

they are living thats horrible to say that iff they had a life of death choice they would not chose death no way they would of lilled themselfs years ago iff so but no they want to carry on and the drugs give them a break belive ut or not it actualy helps hence why docters prescribe the same thing for pain and other thinfs

piggypigpig I’d rather get more food and have a difficult walk home with it than only get a tiny bit for the money I had, especially if I was struggling as bad as she is. I completely get what you’re saying tho, and it’s a good point,

It is hard,you don't have a fridge,so you need nonperishable food. If you leave stuff in a community kitchen,people eat your food. So you have to be able to carry it with you. Everything you own must be carried or stolen.

I mean she has no skills at doing groceries, buying white bread and energy drinks won't really benefit her health. she looks very weak

She isnt equipped with these life skills. She is doing the best she can. I am praying for all the girls.

Emily il pass on the msg

Isla Ali S that is awful. If they gave practical help instead, even paid for a week in a hostel for those on the street it would be something. There is something very exploitative about filming a drug addict shooting up yet offering no practical help

Isla Ali S even to bring her wherever to get that awful abscess sorted out would have been something

Well they do make money by exploiting the homeless, makes for captivating stories.

That doesn't surprise me, Isla - the BBC have had a terrible name for a long time now. I'm sorry they disrespected you and ignored your rights. I really wish you well :)

I hope all is well with you

Chloe omg this brought tears to my eyes... thank you so much for your kindness ❤️

@@papichulo5033 Exactly, I don't think people should ever give cash money to homeless people, 9 times out of 10 they won't use it as it was intended. My mom taught me that lesson when I was about 13; we saw a homeless man walking the streets, and since we were getting dinner already, she stopped by him to ask if he would like to choose something off the menu to eat. He could've chosen the most expensive thing if he really wanted to, but he was more interested in getting the actual money. After about 5 separate times telling the guy that he could either get the food or nothing, we eventually had to drive away because he admitted he was gonna buy drugs instead of food. My mom told us kids "That's why you should never give beggars cash or change, to offer them something helpful like food or water or warmth, and if they don't want that then they're not truly in need of it." It may sound bad to some, but that was a powerful lesson taught to me. I'd much rather help someone directly than be hindering them indirectly.

They are not on the street just you can feel good about yourself for couple of dollars. If you were genuine about helping them, I'm sure you've got the resources to properly help, rather than just make a token effort. There's a saying about giving a man a fish, do you know it?

yeah its dont give a man a fish or hell go and ell it and buy some heroin

I gave a homeless man $10 instead of saying thank you he asked me for $10 more. God bless America.

she's no doubt had all that help in the past and the local services have washed their hands of her, they will claim they want things to change and then go straight back to using, they are all the same.

They have been given flats, hostels etc & still would rather be on the street. Instead of using that as an opportunity to get a job, maybe waitressing. If they are willing to change for their children what makes you think a reporter can make them want it. You can offer some people the world & they can't accept it until they are ready.

Living With Ericka they come first Bc without you go thru extreme withdrawal, imagine having the flu but 10x worse, you can go weeks without sleep due to withdrawal.

I've seen an interview with a cameraman from the show "Intervention", and in order to get an unbiased, genuine story they are not supposed to interfere unless it's a dire emergency. He talked about fights, drug deals gone bad, people OD-ing, etc and how many sleepless, guilt ridden nights he had (plus consistent nightmares) long after he stopped working in the job. He also discussed the rumors regarding giving money for drugs, and confirmed he'd witnessed it a few times over the years, when no one was supposed to see it. Like every other part of life, there are good folks and bad folks, and folks that mean well but do the wrong thing. But in the end, a channel like BBC3 has to make money to keep bringing interesting stories to viewers like us...no matter how shady they have to be to capture the footage, unfortunately. 😒 I really hope they do SOMETHING for the subjects of their documentaries, whether through the channel or personally! FYI...Maria was given help in 2012 after an interview with Mark Horvath who started an organization called Invisible People (it's here on KZfaq, I barely recognized her since she weighed a few stone more then). But breaking the cycle of drug addiction is hard without all the proper services they need after getting clean!

whataboutredlorry Really they cant do anything. We a clinical psychologist do this as well is observation in ones natural environment. As long as they are not threatening to kill themselves or someone else we are to simply observe.

stancexpunks Maura x

youve never heard that one before???

They are junkies and they continually destroy everything ''good'' in their lives, as they enjoy their n@rcotics !

Paige killed herself in February

Pompey Trooper they should be happy they are in the UK mate . The government is fair here with the help

that 10 pound probably went on heron

b11 5 most definitely. But that’s her money, she’s free to spend it on what she wants. Whatever gets her through the day.

+Mrs Ramirez x I usually always give homeless people change my heart goes out to them I used to walk past this homeless man on the way to college every morning it was raining and freezing and he would be sut on the floor he always looked so sad I gave him change and he was thankful I seen a tho over people give him change then I seen him walk into Gregg's I fort aww bless him must of went and got hes self something to eat or drink I am glad my change helped him be able to do that

I thought she said she doesn't pretend she's pregnant..Maria has no intention of getting clean..her kids are way better off without her sad to say

In my area whenever I make extra food I take it down to the town and take it to homeless. I buy cases of water and take them down.

Surviving Kel this scares the shit out of me.

I do blame them and everyone who is one paycheck away from financial disaster. A person that close to the edge is a moron for having a cell phone, internet connection, eating out instead of cooking in, tattoos, alcohol and tobacco and of course any drugs should not be part of their lives. Any entertainment should be self made and free. Not buying anything that isn't absolutely necessary to survive. Until they have a healthy savings account they are being RECKLESS with their finances and deserve their financial disaster they set up for themselves.

God bless u all

Thank you I'm bipolar split personality attachment disorders and went through horrific trauma I was rough sleeper ended up on drugs to cope with the situation in now 9 rs clean by grace god could happen to anyone so thanks for that comment xx

heroin is a choice. you can get help, they dont want to. I don t understand why should I respect this.

I do imagine it. Some of us actually don't have anyone to rely on. I don't. I work hard and at times have worked 3 jobs. I am terrified of being homeless.

Partially true said. But are they being responsible to take care of themself. And why can't they do any job? And the government should help them somehow. But when u are always on drugs most of the time. How can they be helped? They choose that life. I'm an orphan and grow up all alone too. But I survived with no drugs. Work my butt off 2 jobs and manage to get a small house for myself. It's either u want to be better or not.

Good job

You can't make anyone stay in rehab if they refuse as well as stay on medication and if you think it's that so called place someone an adult is that easy legally you're living in the nether world.

she killed herself

sashakimi31 she also wasnt shown doing drugs and seemed to be actively trying to jump through the hoops set up for her by the gov.

She trying to get her daughter back shit

I agree , and it isn’t right!

Cunningly, the *production* companies are intuitively aware of that fact and that is why she is the main focus of the show... The real tragedy, is that it takes a documentary by greedy capitalist to nudge folk to be considered for a second... Still, the production team profits. I do not envisage humanity altering from epochs of faulty reigns and characterisations bequeathed along the ages. Humanity can not get it right, as it stands.

Oh good on You.. want a pat on the back?? How many homeless people have you helped?

Katy J 😂

The Truth there's also a Lidl 5 minutes away from where she was! Would've been a lot cheaper

Cara she doesnt know the area.

😂

Katy J a no

Well spoken

Unfortunately Paige took her own life in February. May god rest her soul and she be at peace now

@@thefightingirish1630 where did you find this? I saw a comment from her that said 1 year ago? :(

@@isobelle9640 Sadly it’s true, I read about it and there is a video here on KZfaq about it too.

@@isobelle9640 My friend Michelle saw her

Aww I won how Maria is now in 2024

she kille herself

Ty hun it's Maria I will give u my number it's 07736967160 if u can help in anyway please I'd love that ty for your kind comment xxx

@@MarialovesleeSullivan hi Maria, hope you’re doing ok

@@peggysnail4899 yes I'm ok thanks hunny x

@@MarialovesleeSullivan so happy to hear that :)

im curious i want to have a nose now haha

Paige died last year

I'm OK, we are surviving but thank you for your support - Isla (:

Isla Ali S stay strong 👍☺️

It’s life

Thomas Black which is the one that can be avoided. Rape or menstruation?

I'm sorry to say but men can be raped aswell...

amanda I'm so happy for you!

Finally someone that said it!

OH PLEASE, females are raped the world over, if a guy is raped he is very young or gay, an able bodied strong man has every advantage over any girl. There is no comparison be real..

How is life now ?

Same. She seems to be one of the few who is ready to get well. Hoping at least one more of the other women will try as well. Waiting for the next video in this series (and thinking I should probably look for a similar American version of it).

Kat DEL what do you expect when she's been living rough in allllllllllll kinds of weather conditions??????

what is she actually addicted to? I only seen her smoke spice once in the first episode but since then I've not seen her take any drugs..maybe she's on methadone prescription or somethin I don't know but she deco seems to be the one whose the least messed up unlike the woman on crutches who looks at deaths door and Maria with the Abscesses!!

I don't think she is into drugs

Yes i did smoke spice but in the second addition i got myself in the rooms of AA, CA, NA .. And am now taking part in the 12 steps of recovery. i have a sponsor and am going on to step 2 i am 40 days clean off spice & Cocaine! & alcohol....

RIP to paige

She died

She killed herself February 2021

she killed herself

She died over 2 years ago incase you didn't know

RIP paige

Yeah I totally agree I visited recently and it does get a bit weird after dark

+Britney I agree I'm always much more wary of packs of drunks roaming around than i've ever been of people sleeping rough

I never knew that why would it be worse Rollie asking cause I used to do both ... Used too now I'm on a methadone programme

Old news now but, I hope she, if nothing else, was able to access prompt medical care following this. Abscesses can f u up. Can't get clean/high or dream if yr dead. Peace & health & hope, Maria.

Yes!! This!

Paradox not everyone can

The first are last and the last are first.

Clearly you don't understand how addiction works yo, insensitive fuckhead.

Paradox if you’d know what it’s like to live on the street, then you’d know that prioritising is exactly what they are doing. It’s very complex, but please be a little kinder instead of judging :-)

@@all_is_well_Mara but the whole point is that she has been given a flat to live in, so she is NOT on the street anymore - she has been offered an opportunity to change her life around, but she's more concerned with getting tobacco, which is NOT a need - it's a destructive want.

She killed herself last year

​@@pearlkelly6337 How do you know?

@@db6881 and loads of people in the comments have said as well but I read it online in the newspaper, Google her name an you'll see the article

@@db6881 February 2021 she killed herself

@Pearl Kelly OK thanks.

twerk@work it’s easy to say that when you’re in her position. yes they gave her a flat but to move 8 miles away from everything and everyone you know can be completely harrowing especially to such a young girl who’s mental health is already fragile. you have to think about the social side of things, you could have a mansion but if you’re lonely ultimately you’ll be living an unhappy life

Chicken Nuggets No she got a roof under her head. Having freedom To be happy and live within reaching distance with your social life is a privilege which you have to work hard for. Beggars can’t be choosers. Sheesh

Taposhe Rabeya literally lol 😂

@@aniela5517 hmmm, 8 miles really isn't that far though? People not only commute way further, but also move to other towns, accross countries and accross continents for opportunities to earn a better life, and she's complaining about 8 miles? Plus, by "away from everything and everyone she knows" - you mean like, away from the grayvayard site with her collapsed tent, away from the public toilets where she had to do the "tramp wash", away from street corners and doorways where she used to sit and beg? Away from her pothead boyfriend who's main concern is "getting a spliff", away from her other junkie buddies and from the drug dealers she knows?... ..... 🤔 ..... Hmmm you know, if she actually wants to turn her life around, it might actually be best to move as far away as possible from all those things and people she knows, as they're not exactly going to help her out - only drag her down...

Looking on her FB she lost her first child. Passed away in 2013. A baby girl. I'm surprised this was never mentioned.. it gives you a deeper look on things.

She's passed...

Everyone is going through something...it's a good thing you did

RIP to paige

May Paige rest in peace

RIP paige

She killed herself !

Paige Greenaway was found dead at her home in Richmond Terrace, Brighton, on Sunday, February 9 last year. The 23-year-old had appeared in a BBC 3 documentary about people living on the streets of Brighton and Hove in 2017, when she was 21.

She passed away?

@@janes9264 no she’s alive , she’s clean , has a child , joining the army and isn’t even homeless anymore

@@LolLol-rf4pu Paige took her own life

@@stag_gt she committed suicide?

@@lilibethmadrid ye I saw it online somewhere