This woman needs therapy for the trauma . She has a solid past. Wtf is wrong with this rich society ?

@memorysometimers3067

Ай бұрын

All the Drugs being treated like produce at the grocery store. Rich people suck too but it’s our Gov. who is at fault.

29 күн бұрын

The govt and politicians.

29 күн бұрын

@@memorysometimers3067 Why do "rich people suck"??

@memorysometimers3067

29 күн бұрын

Not all but the majority of the higher 1% are greedy selfish and terribly vane. Most of them own 20 mill. Dollar mansions that are totally empty. It’s just like fancy jewellery, all for show. This is worldwide.

@ashatan4554

28 күн бұрын

I feel like she should be admitted to the psych ward for help and possibly set up with support from there but perhaps her heroin addiction is an obstacle? This is so sad, she seems so broken 😞

We need to take care of our people

@lauriemcintee8841

18 күн бұрын

💯 we should and our government should STOP bringing new immigrants in , so we can look after

Thank you for bringing Ginger’s story to us. This woman is so deserving of a new life and so much love. There is help for her! Thrifters Paradise in Langley is a thrift store that is run by volunteers. All proceeds go to help abused abused women and house them. There is also a grocery/ furniture store in South Surrey. Employees that work there were homeless people who want to get off the streets. They work there and there is a place for them to stay there too. I’m sorry I don’t know the name of it. Please help this woman to get the help she needs, and deserves. Thank you

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for all this helpful information. It's great to know that such places exist. I'm trying to find Ginger again and find out where she's at in terms of getting the supports she needs. It's not easy to locate most people again who are homeless and don't have a phone.) I spoke further with Ginger after we finished filming this video and found out she is particular in where she'd like to live and what kind of therapy she's interested in so this makes her situation a little more challenging yet. I'll post a followup when I find her, if she's interested. Thanks again, bless you. 🩷

@soulsupportsister8900

2 күн бұрын

@@voicesofthedowntowneastsidethank you for the update. You truly are an angel for what you do. God bless you 🥰

She's beautiful and needs her babies.

I hope this video gets out to the people who care and can give her proper support to get her life together . she needs help My heart goes out to her . . Where are the social and psychological as well as medical supports for these people . ??She is courageous to tell her story and is among many many more who need government and peoples help .

@ManKan510

14 күн бұрын

In the dtes there are actually a lot of services being offered but there are a few issues: 1) the dtes population is growing at a rate that services cannot keep up with. If medical services across Canada for the general population are strained, then obviously that area is going to feel the same effect. 2) Some people are helpless. They'll take the pity, but they don't want the help. They'd rather shoot up drugs than admit they need help. They'd rather choose to live on the street than go into shelters. They don't like shelters because of the rules. Some rules include not doing drugs and alcohol. We get guilted into always blaming the government, but forget that a lot of these people are choosing to not accept the help.

OMG this poor beautiful soul. I have nothing but empathy for her. Wow. Her story was especially difficult to hear. Thank you so much, Ginger. I truly believe you deserve so much more than youve ever been given. It truly makes me wonder how so many systems failed you. You are such a precious being. I wish I could just drive down there and rescue you. It feels like no-one is taking care of you. I'm intensely angry and disappointed in our political systems now. WOW. Thank you, Elle for such personal, important investigative journalism. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@galegrazutis964

Ай бұрын

What makes her precious!? Having FIVE kids she isnt looking after. And choosing drugs over her kids??? The system hasnt failed her she has completely failed herself. The people need to take responsibility for themselves and not just thinkbeverh one iwes them!!!

@lesliebland4476

27 күн бұрын

It’s because of people with your attitude why the system doesn’t work.

@lesliebland4476

27 күн бұрын

@@galegrazutis964what a sad soul you are

@ManKan510

14 күн бұрын

You say thank you and show you're appreciation but what are you doing to actually make a difference in these people's lives? Think about that. You say you wish you can drive down.... you can, if you really want to.

@ManKan510

14 күн бұрын

Also, i'm not here to hate or argue, this world is just full of what-ifs and i wishes, and not a lot of action.

Dear Father in heaven we lift up this beautiful woman that you bring shalom into her heart and help with past trauma and loss and addiction we know you are a healer of hearts and a seeker of the broken hearted we ask you to hold her hand and give her the strength help her to be stable she’s your beautiful child we also pray for everyone on the street send your angels to comfort and protect her and everyone so she can see her babies in the name of Jesus Christ I pray ahmien

@Sundownridge

Ай бұрын

Amen

@ItalianDeva

Ай бұрын

♥️

@crystalmacneill5227

29 күн бұрын

Looks like god's done a great job so far. How about offering actual help instead of empty words?

@s_hart

29 күн бұрын

​@@crystalmacneill5227 what did you do to help her?

@teetharewe847

29 күн бұрын

@@crystalmacneill5227How do your empty words help?

She has a beautiful soul and smile under all that pain. She is very articulate as well. I really hope things go well.

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

3 ай бұрын

Yes indeed, she's a beauty. Thanks for your kind and caring words ❤

@robxxx7626

3 ай бұрын

​@@voicesofthedowntowneastside hi , do you have an email address that i can contact you please ?

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

3 ай бұрын

​@robxxx7626 hello, I can be contacted at voicesofthedtes@gmail.com

@robxxx7626

3 ай бұрын

@@voicesofthedowntowneastside sent you email

You were able to reach her!! I watched her open up the more time she spent with YOU❤❤YOU put some joy back in her heart. She felt heard by YOU. This Interviewer rocks. God Bless You and Ginger And to everyone watching. Reach out! Find a kind looking person and say please hear me! We are separated by experience but we are united by experience also.

Ginger-I agree, it’s not your fault. Sending lots of love to you ❤

Thank you for doing this and starting this channel. You are a hero.

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

3 күн бұрын

Wow such a kind and thoughtful comment! Thanks so much! It's my pleasure to make and share these videos as I'm genuinely interested in these individuals and hope that by them sharing their stories it will, in turn help them in numerous ways. Bless you 🩷

I live so close to these women you are interviewing. My stepdaughter's sister lives down there. My community helps the homeless, please direct them to Powell River, 80 miles up the coast from them.

She really seems like a nice girl. Best of luck to you Ginger 🙏💙

Huge 🫂. I know some of these things. God please bless this lady and her children and bring them back together as a whole filled with joy and laughter and love. Bless them with a home and keep them all healthy and happy and safe Amen

This is what Canadians are facing in Canada now

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

What are you talking about? She made her own decisions, mostly BAD ones. That's on HER, not the rest of us. Self accountability. Give me a break. Bunch of snowflakes on the bandwagon here in the comment section. Makes me want to puke.

@MissX905

26 күн бұрын

Drugs from China is messing people up big time. The high cost of rent and groceries don't help neither. Some people have desperation from the high costs so some turn to drugs or alcohol to "cope". It's no life for anyone to go down that road, so sad. What has become of our once good country?

@Tiggercampbell

5 күн бұрын

Cuz why?

Thank you gor making such a Real Channel..your voice is full Of compassion and Love..Thsnk you from Ontario Canada 💞🙏💞🙏

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! Bless you! 💗

She has a beautiful smile! I hope she gets thru her struggle n situation.

Im sorry you are in that situation. I hope this video will help make your life better. Much love!

Beautiful lady!

Praying for you Ginger! You are loved and you have a beautiful smile 🤩❤

My heart breaks for her! Hope she finds some happiness and help. ❤

All the best to you Ginger,I hope you found/find a way out of this unfortunate situation

Thank you for making this account. The people of dtes deserve to be heard

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for your thoughtful comment.💗I agree, they deserve to be heard. Unfortunately not everyone feels the same.

❤ blessings to you, Ginger your children will find you soon😊

Praying for this momma ❤I pray for peace in her heart and the reunification of her and her children.

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your prayers for Ginger, and your caring heart towards her.❤

What a kind woman. I feel for her. I hope she pulls out quick n can put her trauma behind her.

@marneeklintworth9300

2 күн бұрын

There's a lot of work that's needed to help her. She sounds like she's been through so much, hope she connects with people who can help her.

When some children are born their family and community are not loving and caring. When a childs mind is bent by abuse, neglect and fear it takes a long time to change their thinking and self-worth. After a history of active drug addiction I am clean for 43 years. To this day I continue to learn to love myself and others. Not everyone just snaps out of their abusive past and takes on a new lifestyle. 😢😮❤

@psychedforlife7176

16 күн бұрын

She passing the trauma on to her 5 daughters. 😢

@HuxtableTV

8 күн бұрын

Happy for you. It is rather the exception.

If you were an immigrant or refugee you would be housed and fed.

@galegrazutis964

Ай бұрын

Neither her or illegals deserve a dam thing!

@dannipuckeridge6847

Ай бұрын

EXACTLY

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

Yeah, because those folks didn't f up their lives on their own, like this one. She is full of lame excuses. I've heard them all.

@boneyn3661

23 күн бұрын

@@user-pp4ve6qo1b sadly, yes. Her substance abuse probably led to neglect of her children, the reason why her ex took them and they are living in a more stable environment with him.

@mishaalzk6033

9 күн бұрын

What a fucking load of crap 😂 If a person fucks up their life.. makes bad decisions ..everyone else/govt is supposed to pay for her ?? No… Immigrants and refugees work hard buddy and are highly educated ..u wouldn’t know 2 shits abt that 😂

Omg this breaks my heart

What? 5 daughters that she raised for 18 years and not one of them is here to help her or take her in? She's your mother girls! Love her, forgive her, help her.

@ashleymarie6585

Ай бұрын

They have no reason to help her when she’s never been able to help herself.

@Bunny11344

29 күн бұрын

Those girls prob tried but she’s an add and they can’t help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves or maybe they’re adds themselves too

@douglubzinski571

18 күн бұрын

Only a drug addict or alcoholic can help themselves. Everybody else is wasting their time and money.

I am on vacation can't believe how many homeless women I seen in trenton ontario

@Mizz.Person

13 күн бұрын

Same in Cobourg. There is a big himel3ss camp by a lock high school. Lots of changes in that town. :(

The sad thing about the homeless living downtown is that no one wants to talk to them unless there is a camera recording everything

@cookiecutter5333

Ай бұрын

That’s not correct. There are many, many organizations downtown who reach out to the homeless….many of these organizations like The Good Shepherd ministry has volunteers who come from all over the lower mainland to walk the streets carrying much needed items to hand out, listen to anyone who would like to talk to someone, etc, etc. . And everyone down there is so grateful! More people should give some of their time to do the same. Believe me, you receive far more than you give.

@Bunny11344

29 күн бұрын

Maybe u can go down there and talk to them instead of expecting others to do so

@cookiecutter5333

29 күн бұрын

@@Bunny11344 I’ve been volunteering on the dtes for 16 years.

@Bunny11344

29 күн бұрын

@@cookiecutter5333 I’m glad you’re doing something which is rare. My reply was more to the op

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

8 күн бұрын

@@cookiecutter5333 Yes exactly. There are many organizations, church groups, other groups or individuals who reach out and care for those who are on the streets or in the alleys, etc. on the DTES. (I also volunteer) And, I've never seen anyone else with a camera. Thanks cookie cutter for your comment and for your caring and selfless volunteering over the years. 💗

Nice lady.

Her description of the disability application process fiasco sounds nuts my roommates. It was a complete run around for months until finally he got on PWD.

@galegrazutis964

Ай бұрын

Whats her disability??!! Last time l heard being an addict doesnt qualify you!

@marneeklintworth9300

2 күн бұрын

Disability application is so difficult & complicated. I helped a friend, it was online application, office visits, interviews, etc. Took months for him, with three fractures in his back, to get accepted....

I hope you get to see all your kids as much as possible. Please Lord help this lovely lady.. praying 🙏 for you.

You should still fill out the disability form. Then take it and leave it at your doctor's. Then that doctor fills it their portion and are responsible for uploading it to the disability office to fill in the 3rd part

@HuxtableTV

8 күн бұрын

First people have to find a doctor. Walk-in doctors will not do it. Specialists will not do it. Emergency will not do it. Urgent care will not do it. Waiting to get a doctor could take decades. What happened to Canada? And so quickly??

Come too The Kootneys. We n Trail BC have great help for homeless we have tons f shelter space we are very kind people and love homeless and Gays

@allisongoodall6487

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

8 күн бұрын

Yes, thankyou, for being so caring and for passing on this very useful information. Bless you!💗

Hola, hello beautiful world God Almighty bless all ❤️I'm soo sorry for your experience, i've been houseless ii eas a single mother with mental and physical illnesses iwent through floods but i really turn to God because i had no where else to go but up Ask help from God don't give up !!! Hang in there God bless keep tour head up my dear God Loves u and believe in u be safe and bless ❤️🌈❤️

According to her story its seems she grew up in non functioning home and just trapped in this generational curse that her siblings and daughters turn against her,sad

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

Yup, playing the victim is strong with this one. Give me a break....

@yaelboyer446

25 күн бұрын

@@user-pp4ve6qo1b you welcome to take one,i saw already lots of players on KZread,she isn't one

This is so common almost everywhere in Canada now. Drugs, homelessness and crime are everywhere and nobody does anything about any of it.

Is there an advocacy like a disability resource center to help with those pwd forms?

❤ she has 5 daughters, what an angel

@lynn4674

Ай бұрын

Are you serious?!?! She choice this lifestyle which in turn hurt her children. Many of us have been through trauma

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

How does having five kids make ANYONE an "angel"??? She could not keep her legs closed and made many bad decisions.

@lesliebland4476

25 күн бұрын

@@user-pp4ve6qo1b yeah and there are mean people like you. You don’t even know her.

If her teenage daughters all don’t talk to her there is obviously an issue with her being a good mum, a father can’t stop them when they have their own phones.

Please don’t profit off of other ppl’s vulnerabilities unless you are already helping this individual this is fked up to post this online unless you are helping her from this awareness

every time i see your vedio i be sad..and i cant keep my self not see..my english not help me for say my feel...i was comment on vedio carmen.but yet no answer me...did you answer e-mail.if write you by e-mail? thanks you respected lady for offer some help to people.

You are really good at what you do.

Where is Ginger now? Has she gotten support? Her daughters need her. Is there a go fund me for her? Prayers for Ginger 🙏🏼❤️

@voicesofthedowntowneastside

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your prayers and concern for Ginger. I have not had any luck finding her again. She gave me an idea of areas she may be in or staying near, though they may change, and she doesn't have a phone. I will keep checking the area where I initially met her (near where she was pan handling. or other nearby common panhandling intersections.) I'll let you know if am able to find her, and then set up a GoFundMe that goes to help with her main needs. (This channel has a GoFundMe on the channel description, where people can donate and state who they would like the recipient to be and how the money should be spent, but not a specific account for Ginger.) I initially provided Ginger with compensation, but her needs are significant and may require ongoing effort. She had let me know after the interview that she had been offered housing but it was not in the right location for her so she turned it down. She was also offered counselling but she did not think it was the right type of counselling for her particular trauma. Perhaps she has been given a more desirable housing offer or suitable counselling by now. I'll let you know. Although the various support systems on the DTES are sometimes inadequate or disjointed, there are some supports that people can take advantage of if they really want. But they sometimes require a waiting period or require too much effort to attain or maintain. The other issue is that it is difficult to attempt, achieve or maintain sobriety in such a drug intrenched neighbourhood. I've recently met 4 of the people I interviewed whose lives have improved. I will be releasing a follow-up video of one of them tomorrow. Thanks again. Bless you! 💗

Only rich people get into rehabilitation everyone else is at the mercy of the system

❤

Touch Father YHVH IJNA 🙏💎❤🀄🙌

Depression is real

Honestly this was really hard to watch, I don't understand how we as a G7 country can just throw people away.

@Myamirah

12 күн бұрын

I don’t think we are “ throwing people away “. You can’t help people that don’t want to be helped. However I think the current liberal government’s drug policies are enabling and encouraging drug abuse and addiction. Just look and how she describes her drug addiction as taking “ meds” when really she is a heroin junkie. The government taught her to think that way. We need to stop normalizing and supporting drug abuse.

this is sad

GINGER !!

Jesus loves the outcast and the widow she's in very good hands with our lord and she is not alone 🙏 🙌 ❤️ ✨️ many ppl walk this terrible road of addiction s but come out victorious and clean .She has so much to live for and so many blessings in her life and so many to come ..shes lonely sad and hurting right now ..but joy comes in the morning 🌄 ✨️ 😊 let's pray for a new life for her 🙏 new beginnings new hope and great rewards in the kingdom to come ..amen

Also there should be victim services and there is no statute of limitations on most offences sffered.

Get your shit together

I hope you paid her for her precious time Do not use other people's misfortune to get likes for your KZread channel

@danic1806

Ай бұрын

These types of channels need to be transparent with what they do with monetization of these videos, it SHOULD go to a reputable agency to help these individuals. “Compensating” for their time is not sufficient. Otherwise it is just another victimization of the vulnerable.

@Rose-wh6md

Ай бұрын

A $10 gift card to Starbucks

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

That's what it's all about - making money off of other's misfortunes disguised as "journalism". What a joke.

That's so awful her ex husband is controlling and not letting her talk to her kids 😢 or even family trying to help her?

Unless you are actively helping this woman and her kids, you have ZERO business putting this online. Hopefully you're doing the right thing.

@user-pp4ve6qo1b

28 күн бұрын

The channel is making money off of the homeless and disadvantaged. Sickening.

@katerinaanna1671

21 күн бұрын

Yeah this person shouldn’t profit off of other ppl’s vulnerabilities…that is fucked up

The question is... can you help the mentally ill. Do we have enough money to teach people how to live with morality. How can this girl contribute to society or is it just too late to turn their life around and live without denial.

@galegrazutis964

Ай бұрын

Personally lam sick to death the money spent on these people!

@galeverrill747

Ай бұрын

@@galegrazutis964you try being a rape victim and see what goes on in your mind day after day.

@allisongoodall6487

Ай бұрын

​@@galegrazutis964that's because you are a sociopath with no ability to feel any compassion for others

@allisongoodall6487

Ай бұрын

It's a valid question, but morality is not the key issue here...but respect what you are saying....and the answer is: ...drumroll....YES IT IS POSSIBLE

@s_hart

29 күн бұрын

i was dealt a pretty 💩 hand of cards in this thing called life and if anything it motivated me to break out of it. I wish people like her knew they're better than that. Low self esteem comes with a lot of problems. Be thankful you don't know what it's like

A mother of 5? Seriously? 🤦‍♀️

Pls connect with a outreach working who can set you up with a community case manager who can help you with getting your disability and housing ❤

Ignace ON wow

The government closed the onky mental institution in the lower mainland and released with a check in hand and a promised room guess where? Yea dtes..

The government has program 's that gave phone i have a government phone for free

Honestly everyone has problems but if you do not confront those issues you will never move forward. Trying to collect welfare or disability is not the answer.

It's so sad for her children. She is destroying them and setting them up for serious mental anguish. I have little sympathy for her.

@1ReikiFloW

2 сағат бұрын

geeze, another judgy and ignorant one. You help nobody and judge, how sad of you living in such ego.

People make choices. I was raised in a violently abusive environment, explored drugs & partying from 14-26 & made a CHOICE to work through my pain & trauma to stop and create the life that I wanted. As a taxpayer I am tired of SUPPORTING addicts to drugs all day while I go to work. STOP ENABLING addicts, this isn’t help.

5 kids no condoms

@derekpam7149

Ай бұрын

Yes very hard for men to figure out condoms even tho it’s taught. Must be quite the puzzle for guys

@pattimarsh2332

Ай бұрын

Give her birth control for life .

@motherofsamson

Ай бұрын

She was a full time mom for 18 years.... give your head a shake.... be kind or be silent❤

@janicewhitby6623

Ай бұрын

You didn’t watch the whole video, right?

@s_hart

29 күн бұрын

Judgemental F's like you is what's wrong with the world. You might act like you never made a mistake but one thing is for sure ....your mother did!

It’s time for her to take responsibility for the unfortunate events in her life, as well as owning the consequences of her actions. Stop blaming everyone for your situation. Obviously there’s a reason why your ex doesn’t want you around your kids. Drugs aren’t the answer! Stop enabling this person!

@olive_jh

12 күн бұрын

Your privilege is showing, and it’s not a good look

@1ReikiFloW

2 сағат бұрын

give up your ego honey, you sound really ignorant and judgy. Karma will teach you though, wait up