Amber posts two videos in response to YouTube comments

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Three months ago I posted a video of a young homeless woman on Hollywood Blvd. Amber is putting herself through Los Angeles City College. It’s a powerful story of an amazing woman doing what she can to make her life better against all the odds. Click here to watch the original video.

Everyone knows YouTube is filled with trolls that have nothing better to do than to leave nasty comments. It doesn’t matter the video content; some people will always leave negative comments. Most nonprofits are scared of any controversy, but I see opportunity. Interactive comments allow for the best moments of learning. People think this stuff so let’s get the wrong beliefs out in the open and start conversations. Of course, there are people who will never change their mind about homelessness, so it’s best not to waste any time with them. Overall, Invisible People’s YouTube channel starts amazing conversations teaching people about homelessness.

I always tell people just ignore the comments. It’s not just YouTube. Anytime there is a media hit on the topic of homelessness the comments sections get filled with negativity. It’s a good snapshot into what the general public really think about homelessness but it’s often best to ignore the comments and not read them, and if you do read them, do not give them any emotional energy! But not Amber – she decided to record a video to address the comments directly!

Last night I noticed someone responding back to YouTube comments as Amber. I clicked through to her channel, and there she was responding to YouTube comments with a video. Amber is amazing! She displayed so much maturity telling YouTubers to stop judging others. At one point in the video, she tells people that instead of judging they should go hang out with homeless people! WOW! Here is the first of two videos she posted last night. This first video is to the people posting negative comments.

Then, shortly after, Amber posted a second video to the people leaving nice comments and encouraging her. She tells the YouTubers that leaving nice comments that they are beautiful people. This time Amber is emotional and crying with tears of gratitude. When I played the video last night, I got emotional, and just now I had to fight back the tears after watching it again!

Amber is a fighter. Homelessness is not going to stop her from having an amazing life. The challenges with her teeth are not going to stop her. And most certainly negative comments on YouTube are nothing anymore after she had the courage to address them directly on video.

When I first met Amber, she impressed me.  Today, after watching her video response showing her maturity and courage, I am blown away!

Amber is an amazing young woman!

If you are a dentist or know a dentist in the Los Angeles area that has a heart and may be willing to help Amber with her teeth, please contact me. Maybe, just maybe, we can all rally to help this young woman get a better smile!


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