The homeless are not who you think they are | Kimberly Stratton

The homeless are not who you think they are | Kimberly Stratton | TEDxPSU

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Kimberly Stratton discusses the new face of homelessness from her own experience. By redefining homelessness she helps to break down stereotypes and provide new ways to help the people we try to ignore.
Kimberly Stratton is the CEO and Founder of a publishing company called The Crown And Cross Consulting And Publishing Co LLC. The company offers a plethora of services ranging from assistance with resume writing, support/accountability with time management, creating and implementing vision boards, consulting, publishing services and everything in between. Her passion and drive in life is to help others and change the world in which we live because change always starts with ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the greater good. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@Aimyaro 10 ай бұрын

Watching this while homeless is surreal😮

@rossrobbins7707 10 ай бұрын

I hope you can get into permanent housing ASAP! ❤

@DogStarAstrology 10 ай бұрын

Same.

@chosen_remnant 10 ай бұрын

I live in a tent too, brother.

@scarletohustle_01 10 ай бұрын

Praying for you all

@wadilotus 10 ай бұрын

❤

@divinecomedy0 10 ай бұрын

That’s true. We’re one paycheque away from being homeless. My friend, a senior, can’t afford rent anywhere. He’s barely getting by thanks to a friend of his. In a terrible unfinished basement next to the water heater. Homelessness has no age barrier.

@stellarsinger5339 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this important perspective. Yes, it can happen to any of us. This is so important for us all to be aware of. Great closing statement: "It's not a 'them' problem, it's a 'we' problem." Absolutely.

@stephaneboisjoli1320 10 ай бұрын

Totally. Also I feel she missed another idea: maybe you're doing well enough you can miss a paycheck or even a few. But say you develop an illness and can't work for months, will you still make it? Or if this illness costs a lot?

@stellarsinger5339 10 ай бұрын

@@stephaneboisjoli1320 I hear you. There are a lot of points to cover in this topic... just to clarify, I'm not saying she missed anything. I was showing gratitude for all that she DID cover.

@cathylivingston368 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. "Homelessness " has become a broad brush "diagnosis" made by others who have not experienced much of the trauma you described, and have not heard the stories you shared. You're on the right track. God bless.

@lauraformentini7039 10 ай бұрын

Kimberly, I want to express my gratitude for the captivating video and the inspiring message you shared. Your words really resonated with me. Last month, I had the opportunity to assist a homeless couple by providing them with a home and supporting them financially until they can regain stability. Witnessing their progress has been incredibly heartwarming. They've been diligently applying for numerous jobs and recently received a video interview opportunity. Their journey has been so impactful that they're considering writing a book about their experiences, shedding light on the societal blindness that often exists. Your eloquent explanation of the concept, "it's not a 'them' problem, but a 'we' problem," struck a chord with me. We must recognize that we all share this planet and bear a collective responsibility toward one another. Any of us could face such hardships, making it vital to approach challenges together with empathy and compassion. Thank you once again for your powerful message, Kimberly.

@Whydim1776 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your knowledge and compassion. We need more people like you!

@jangravityhollyer532 10 ай бұрын

Presenter is courage and compassion incarnated

@SpicyMcG 10 ай бұрын

People refuse to listen when they think they’re better than experiencing such problems. Negating the fact that they don’t know someone else’s experience, resources or perspective. Or that it could happen to them, suddenly, due to many factors outside of control. You TRULY are unaware that systems in-place aren’t good until it happens to YOU! It’s a domino effect to cope! It’s devastating and full of trauma! Compassion > judgment

@susanmercurio1060 10 ай бұрын

That's why they want to believe that "homeless people are drug addicts or alcoholics." It protects them from having to say, "There but for the grace of God go I."

@wendyjenkins6234 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your eloquent words and for sharing some truth. I am recently housed in an SRO in Houston Texas. They have a really great housing first approach that has significantly reduced the homeless population. I became homeless because a piece of paper (restraining order) was not going to protect me from my stalker. I gave up my entire life and disappeared halfway across the country to protect my life. I am grateful every day for having supportive services housing and it brings me hope for others to see people like you spreading love, understanding and knowledge of what homelessness truly is. WE are all human beings, brothers and sisters, and WE ALL need to help each other. ✌️❤️

@user-nt9dk8ys5x 10 ай бұрын

me too...me too. I am just now (after over 8 years) trying to come out of hiding and it is more than hard to do so. A restraining order, has never stopped a bullet, stab wound, etc... It seems ridiculous to me when the unknowing asks "so, did you get a restraining order?' Last night, while driving, I noticed a woman being beaten until her clothes began to fall off of her. Immediately, I stopped. My child began to cry and scream please get us out of here. Reluctantly, I pulled off and called 911. Sick to my stomach, because I couldn't get him off of her without endangering my child. Moreover, I know that the police never rescued me from abuse. They ALWAYS showed up much later or not at all. This is not to down officers. I get it. They are trying to make it home alive. Nonetheless, most people don't understand, because having a close friend or family member who went through this does not necessarily provide the required empathy and understanding. This is why I am desperately trying to start a non-profit organization to help others who have survived stalking and/or domestic violence. I can't sleep right wondering if she made it through her brutal beating. You are right we need each other. I pray that love and understanding drowns out ignorance, indifference, hatred, and cruelty.

@frano.1234 10 ай бұрын

Abuse is not love; love cannot be expressed through abuse! Great talk 👍🏾

@darronfozo6184 10 ай бұрын

Anyone can fall upon hard times and wind up homeless. Please Lord help the ones in need.

@susanmercurio1060 10 ай бұрын

It is caused by the lack of political will on the part of our government, which refuses to take care of our people. They will send billions to other countries* but none for us. P.S. *To the US military-industrial corporations that give them campaign contributions

@skywatcher7272 10 ай бұрын

Finally. A Ted X. I can watch and appreciate.... My heart has always been for the homeless too. Thank you dear lady. ... There's so many heart warming people out there on the streets.... I love that song Paradise. Still play it often God Bless you ❤️🙏🙌

@whyistheworldcrazy8316 3 ай бұрын

She just told my story😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😮😮😢😮😢😢😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢

@shainanash8518 2 ай бұрын

God bless you, Kimberly.

@CreeperKiller420 10 ай бұрын

Her voice is so relaxing. And her story is amazing. Great presentation.

@captkimmy 10 ай бұрын

So MANY homeless! Yet SO MANY empty buildings where people could go! So sad! No one in America should be homeless or hungry EVER

@user-dl1df8yt9y 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for this talk. Im overwhelmed with sadness about it.

@RxLifestyleVitalism 10 ай бұрын

All the love! ❤ Thank you 🙏 Many blessing to you, & your message. All the love 💗

@needles1975 10 ай бұрын

this is animal planet predators versus prey the construct of love does not exist thanks Tina Turner what love got to do with it

@crystalrichards779 4 ай бұрын

I have been homeless. I never thought it could happen to me until it did. I never looked homeless either.

@funnytv-1631 10 ай бұрын

Do you spend more time feeling grateful for what you do have… or disappointed for what you don’t? Imagine you are holding any problems in your hand. Like a little toy, or a stone. Turn the problem around, as if it was a diamond with many facets. Allow yourself the fullness of the experience. See the different colors flashing, representing how multi-faceted the world really is. The change of perspective will allow you to see more than you could before. Is there anything you can now see that the pain was blocking?

@Quanthalamor 10 ай бұрын

My favourite tennis player of all times.

@nagidasmith2598 10 ай бұрын

Your testimony is my testimony as well me and my family are living with my narcissistic mother who daily emotionally physically and mentally abuses someone in my household she reminds us of how homeless we are and she only thinks that way through what others say now what God says but what the world says homeless is you sharing your testimony is being obedient to God because it's helping somebody else is teaching someone else who might not understand so I thank you for this video and I thank you for your courage and may the Lord keep blessing and using you and working through you my sister 🙌🏽👏🏽💯🙏🏽💞

@MagdaleneDivine 10 ай бұрын

Me too.

@MagdaleneDivine 10 ай бұрын

Im not far from homeless, its been a reoccurring problem I've barely avoided

@TheShesAboutBusinessChannel 10 ай бұрын

Great job sis!! Relatable and true!! Keep up the good work!! 💜

@sharleneedwards201 10 ай бұрын

Same housing challenged too with a child staying with a very toxic family member whom tries to chastise my child because we have to stay here and although monthly offer of rent is done by me plus cooking and contributing to other things but person has caused me to have severe daily panic attacks

@daltongrowley5280 10 ай бұрын

What a fantastic speaker!

@cindyhalpern3187 10 ай бұрын

Excellent speaker!

@shutupol 10 ай бұрын

Wow 🎀

@HarpaAI 10 ай бұрын

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:21 🏙️ Homelessness is often overlooked or misunderstood, and it's essential to recognize its true oppressive nature. 01:31 🔄 The face of homelessness is changing, and it's becoming harder to recognize due to diverse circumstances. 02:24 💔 Homelessness involves unstable and unhealthy living conditions, forcing tough choices like prioritizing food, rent, or safety. 04:18 🏠 The appearance of a person doesn't always reflect homelessness, and stereotypes can be misleading. 08:38 💔 Homelessness can result from heartbreaking situations, like escaping abuse or losing a loved one. 09:35 📊 Homelessness is a significant crisis affecting thousands of people, including children, in various living situations. 13:13 💡 Homelessness doesn't discriminate; it can happen to anyone, regardless of their profession or social status. 14:09 🤝 Engaging with the homeless as fellow humans, showing compassion, and advocating for systemic change can help address the problem effectively. Summary by HARPA AI 🧬

@meannush7552 10 ай бұрын

AI crazy

@lamagiduneinstant76 10 ай бұрын

~ I met a woman in Hollywood -yeah, That one -living in her Mercedes Benz. While living in my truck myself and extra-ing in “An Eye For An Eye” (👁️IT!) I asked the Mayfair guard (where she and I bathed) did I look “homeless enough” to him. “Uh, no.. your jeans got to look all greasy..” etc. I Knew what his answer would be.🤔😒🤨

@mineTeresa 10 ай бұрын

Thank you to hear it from your standpoint ❤❤❤

@MaheshYadav-hk4io 10 ай бұрын

thanks

@MagdaleneDivine 10 ай бұрын

Why this all pertinent and like, auspiciously auspecsious

@usaintltrade 10 ай бұрын

💜

@piku5637 10 ай бұрын

We could avoid most of this trauma if we had guaranteed liveable universal basic income and or decommodify housing?

@dnguyen787 10 ай бұрын

What you wish is communism. It sounds wonderful, but it isn't a reality. 😢

@Dillbeet 10 ай бұрын

People experience homelessness. “The Homeless” just generalize all people without a home as bad.

@ninjackgoddard4864 10 ай бұрын

Amazing love😊

@helixnebulasupernova 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@hasibullahnasery7308 10 ай бұрын

❤

@CreeperKiller420 10 ай бұрын

These stories make me sad.

@calisingh7978 10 ай бұрын

Remove middle caste administration fees for homeless money and give the homeless money directly to the homeless and they will be millionaires.

@ursulatroxler7428 10 ай бұрын

Why is it that this video only has 200 likes makes zero sense to me. We all

@calisingh7978 10 ай бұрын

Middle class don’t want to here about lower caste problems.

@needles1975 10 ай бұрын

we are the homeless

@danyalewilliams9599 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sherlinejean7724 10 ай бұрын

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@edgarbolden5742 15 күн бұрын

That is super mom

@yvonnehyatt8353 10 ай бұрын

Start a school of Economic all over the world. Thanks.

@thegungadfly8930 10 ай бұрын

There always been bums, Hobos, and drunks. Bums live off the state. Hobos work for a living, Drunks work for drink (drugs).

@jenniferkh9221 10 ай бұрын

8:43

@user-ei7nk2rv2s Ай бұрын

The homeless are why I think people should stop having so many children, because every homeless person was a child at some point which proves that not every child is destined for greatness.

@maryamtarek1024 10 ай бұрын

if youdont feel at home, youre homeless

@MagdaleneDivine 10 ай бұрын

I got seperated from mines cause this kinda thing

@veebhasharma3403 10 ай бұрын

First comment 😀

@teeve1500 10 ай бұрын

So what is your solution to this? To use Us Taxpayers harder? To squeeze every single penny out of hard working people? From someone who works to someone who does not? My heart goes out for children who are in lack. My heart also goes out to honest hardworking people who are expected to pay for everyone who lands here. I wish I would know the solution..

@phoque121 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes when I see homeless people, I wish the government would put them away, so I don't have to see them

@forkthepork 10 ай бұрын

🤣

@denverflatpackjedithornton 10 ай бұрын

You are a bad persons

@kazisiddiqui6435 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes when I see housed people, I wish an asteroid would strike the earth so that the skies would be glorified by the lamentations of their children.

@calisingh7978 10 ай бұрын

The cops clean the streets they just disperse never to be see again. Hope u never end up there, there Is zero compassion.

@audiotron1003 10 ай бұрын

Why? So that you can sleep soundly in your bed. Let's hope you don't become homeless or the government might lock you away.

@LarryShine 10 ай бұрын

That is so true, THEY ARE EVEN WORSE WASTE OF OXYGEN!

@MagdaleneDivine 10 ай бұрын

And think of all those foreclosed and abandoned homes people aren't allowed to use either. There are options but its not their problem, cause apparently its my own fault im not bank worthy or ...like i mean all that middle man with a middle man and we can't even get jobs that can afford to provide health care for employees, how can we afford first and last months rent plus deposit as well as turning on various utilities or water once 🔂 n. Personally i think water should be free at least cold but not their problem

@susanmercurio1060 10 ай бұрын

Not their problem: no, not profitable enough

@RussellNorris-jo7bi 10 ай бұрын

It's a sad and growing problem in this world. There are multiple causes mental illness not treated,drug abuse lose job home marriage etc . The fact it has been growing shows the failure of governments around the world 🌎. Jeremiah 10:23 shows it doesn't belong to man to direct his step. When Jesus was on earth he teach and showed what God's Kingdom will accomplish in the near future. To learn more go to JW ORG.