Peter Santenello - 2024-08-24
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I know there are many Kensington videos out there, and that's why I've avoided this story. But when Kensington local Buddy Osborn reached out to me and told me about his solution to the horrific realities of open-air drug markets, he got my attention. Today, we're going on a journey into the depths of pain and suffering to the hope that Buddy and his organization offer—to get kids out of crime and drugs and into a healthier environment built upon confidence and clarity.
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I was a raging heroin/fent addict for 7 yrs. Got myself clean alone and hopeless 😢 3 yrs later I’m an addiction counselor case manager and help others find the beauty in life ❤
Sounds like "that small, still voice" from inside you, prevailed. Now you have so much to give, because you've been there.
Thank GOD!
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So glad you turned your life around. I can't even imagine how hard that must have been. Hope that your successful story is further motivation to others who just need that extra push to get back on the right track.
Kratom got me off dope🎉🎉🎉
I was on those streets for 25 years. By God's grace I have almost 6 years clean. I work at the rehab that saved my life. We do recover
Rock on, brother. I'm proud of you!!!
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You’re a testament to sobriety…
GOD BLESS YOU🙏🏼
I am not a Christian, but seeing what Buddy is doing moved me. Imagine seeing your hometown went from working class neighborhood where people don't lock their doors and turn into a dystopian nightmare. Instead of moving out, he chose to join the ministry and help those lost souls on the streets day after day. People like Buddy are doing God's work!
One of the good guys making a difference. 💪❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪
Indeed, you don't have to be Christian, I am definitely not, but according to rumour he was a nice fella. What would Jesus do is a legitimately good question, and one should live like that. Many so called Christians do infact the opposite.
@@McSlobo Fear not for Christ searcheth the heart and mind. 💪
I am a Christian, and only by grace, I hope you will join God's peaceful army.
I don't believe or disbelieve...
Just try to be a good person. And this guy is most definately one of those and above and beyond!
My parents go to church with Buddy and have gotten involved with worship and security. He’s an amazing man who just wants to help a community that he knows can be better than what it is. He’s taking kids off the street and giving them a future. He’s experienced the lows of addiction and knows there are ways out
May God bless Buddy and your parents
@@djmarakame8714 why cant the community help without god?
@@jdog4461 huh? Everyone can help. What is the deal with you?
@@jdog4461Maybe for the same reason that in the Twelve Steps for AA groups, a key step is surrender to a Higher Power. Because accepting you can't solve a problem yourself ironically often is a key that opens a door to long sought freedom from a problem. That, right then us when you miraculously 'get' a solution you just couldn't find, with all your striving and trying to make it happen yourself. Also, 'God' can be understood in Very different ways by people. For some, it just means the life force in everything or balance in nature.
@@lambchop6278But accepting you can't solve something by yourself and that you need help doesn't have anything to do with believing in God or a higher power - you could instead choose to seek support and help from other people - who actually really exist! (and therefore are alot more helpful than an imaginary friend).
And also, AA and NA are just dangerous abusive cults, that aren't even effective, and hurt more people than they help.
But maybe you didn't know that ...
I was down there 8 years ago. I now have 8 years sober and a beautiful life. It's possible 💕
Praise God 🎉🎉🎉 God Bless You. As they say, stayed prayed up ❤😊
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Let's f'n go!!!!!💪 Congratulations 🎉
Glad you are living a clean and beautiful life. You deserve nothing less ❤
Wonderful
Seeing that little kid being watched on the street by an addict while her mom goes to the “grown up” store was heartbreaking. One of the saddest things I’ve seen on this channel.
The saddest thing I see is most likely thr majority of city council is on drugs themselves. No chance.
@@JohnBoyJoy Yup I noticed that.
Absolutely pathetic 👿 and 100% PURE evil 👿🤬😡👿🤢🤬🤮🤮🤮
The grown up store 🏬 so sad
Her mom is probly on drugs too
I’m not usually impressed by people claiming to know Jesus, but I was awestruck when Buddy said he stays optimistic because of Jesus. HE is what Jesus wanted us to be: kind, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and working tirelessly to help others.
true!
Let’s see where and how “ Buddy “ lives.
@@CulturalDiversityisNOTacrime Meaning?
Meaning: I have zero trust in “ church leaders” he must be living in a mansion, with a lot of money and giving maybe less than a 10% of donations to the people that really needed. I don’t believe he stay in that neighborhood his home and family doesn’t live in that neighborhood. Just my opinion. I have zero trust in religion and their “ leaders “
@@CulturalDiversityisNOTacrime you just described every Hollywood celebrity, professional sports players, and music moguls!
Peter, I am a Muslim . Watching this video was heartbreaking.but, I want to say big thank you to buddy who is doing awesome work for humanity . God bless you all !!!!
Peter I was a paramedic in this area for 5 years. Burnout is an understatement. It's probably one of the biggest public health crises of our time yet it's clear our government is turning a blind eye to it
Parents are turning a blind eye…cut to the source. 90% have a one-parent household and absentee father. Nothing is going to change until that changes.
or orchestrating it
@@marykaymacshane1001 Myself and many others had one parent. We never sold our souls/spirit for drugs. And yes, my siblings and I lived in poverty.
the guy in the video doesn't want to admit that they're just kicking the can down the road and he's profiting from it. And the city's complicit in everything
I was saying earlier, we got thru the opioid crisis only for Fentanyl to come thru which is even worse!
I used to be stuck in Kensington. 5 years of horrible drug addiction and hopelessness. There is a way out. There are many programs in Philly but people need to WANT to do it. I will be 4 years clean in 30 days. If you’re reading this and you’re still there, you can do it!
That's Damn straight!
Bless you, and go help your fellow Human!
Peace
Blessings and honour in your life!! You need to say to yourself how absolutely proud you are of YOU! Congratulations
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most of these people are from the suburbs. their local cops know who they are and get busted as soon as they are seen on their township streets, this is why they stay close to the heroin.
BRAVO!!!!!
I did homeless outreach with Rock Ministries years ago. They do a lot for that community, help people get treatment, food donations, clothes donations, church service, boxing, Bible study’s. God bless them.
I would rather donate to an operation like that. Mainstream corporate charities spend less than 10% of what they take in on people in need. The rest goes to support its own bloat.
If I ever win the lottery Buddy will never need another donation. God bless him and the lost souls that stroll the streets
Peter, that scene with the child waiting for the mom almost had me in tears. I almost couldn't watch anymore. So sad to see. Heartbreaking man.
My thoughts exactly
That child was me at one time in Kensington💛 as children of addicts most of us grow up to learn to never touch drugs in the same way our parents did💛 so there are positives!
@@GiGiBushawww thank u for sharing that story,it truly gives hope that maybe these kids aren't doomed for life,but will get out,be healthy, happy,etc ❤ proud of you!
This video should be on national network television.
They will never show it unfortunately
The powers that be would never allow that to happen.
Main stream media died in 2012 with the passage of The Smith Mundt Modernization Act. Now all national networks are state controlled propaganda.
Somebody call the trump team.
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My son Jerimiah 36, died 2 1/2 years ago . He had 88 days clean. For some reason he went out & bought some crack. His heart gave out. I found him in my kitchen. He struggled for so long. I tried everything to help him. I feel like I failed my son. The grief is horribly overwhelming. But he had 88 days clean, & Im so incredibly proud of him for that. I miss him , so much. I am sending prayers to all the addicts there, & everywhere.
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so sorry that our society has failed our children. Please do not blame yourself for this tragedy. My prayer for you is that you experience a healing of freedom from your grief and any unmerited guilt you are carrying. God says (Romans 8:1). If we still stand firmly upon this truth (he says we are forgiven), we will be liberated from the spirit of condemnation. Be kind to yourself. And if God speaks to you do something positive with your son's story to honor him and help others.
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you didnt, its not your fault, i know its hard to say its not your fault but its sincerely not. my grandparents raised me no drugs or bad behavior insite and i just met the wrong people. its meeting the wrong people and having fun at first then it becomes a problem. trust me its not your fault...
The world is so cruel parents can do all they can and do all the perfect and right things, but when the world treats you so poorly..
My condolences and you didn’t fail your son that was all on him my father tries everyday with me and I fall back into my bs and I end up angry at myself and I feel like a piece of garbage for it I need to get my clock in my head right so I’m thinking of not drinking heavy anymore or not drink at all
My 23yo son passed away a month ago. If he had a community of hope , purpose and a future things may have turned out differently for us. I praise God for any life that can be saved through this ministry and others like them. 🙏🏼
So very sorry for your loss 😢
Wow, Buddy and his colleagues need to receive recognition and an award for all the wonderful work they are doing.
I got my haircut on the 2600 block of Kensington Ave. and have been in the area since 1960. The city and the culture have changed to the point you see in the video. There are many reasons and excuses, political, social, and personal, but it doesn't matter because the bottom line is what you witness now in this neighborhood.
Or not, because that is hollow. That's how people get corrupted, pride.
They have recognition. Their Higher Power in Jesus. That's all you need :) <3 <3 <3
@@dustman96nailed it. They are blessed which is way better than awarded. Its their blessing to serve others. Its the only way.
They will, my friend, they will. 🥛🍯
Another heroin addict in recovery here. 12 years addicted, 7 years now clean. It's so great to see an uplifting and positive story from Kensignton. Like all addicts I was a hopeless mess and luckily I hit my rock bottom before I was dead. Now I am a proud father and married man. There is a way out of this mess.. but we have to be real about it. There is no easy way.
I was on the streets of Kensington on and off for 8 yrs. prostituting and spending the money on heroin. I knew I was sick of living that life but was struggling to get out and get clean. Thank God one night I got arrested and spent a few days in jail on State Road. I prayed everyday Please God get me out of here and I'll change my life. 5 days later I was released on a year probation and I kept that promise and immediately got into drug and alcohol treatment and got clean. Now instead of going down Kensington for drugs I go down to give out food and talk with people how recovery is possible!! 10 years clean and never plan on going back. I hope to work with The Rock one day too they are an amazing organization in Kensington who truly care and help as much as possible. Thank God for Buddy and everyone who is working to make Kensington a better place for the people who live there and trying to help addicts as much as they can🙏🏼💜
I congratulate you on your virtuous path. My generation was literally decimated in the 80s/90s due to opiates and the resulting consequences. I lost many friends and acquaintances.😢
Congrats. I'm sooo proud of you!!!! ❤❤
Proud of you
Just finished reading General Michael Flynn's book on 5th Generation Warfare - this is modern-day warfare. America is being attacked from within. In 5GW, drug casualties are considered "killed in action" believe it or not. Thank God for the people that found their way out and can now help others, it's the only chance we have to heal the nation. God is now working through you and you are helping others, an angel on earth. I wish you strength and peace as you continue this mission. 💚
RReena, praying for your sobriety, you got this, and congratulations!
I'm on state parole in Pennsylvania for committing home invasion - armed robbery w/ a stolen pistol, among other charges. My background is not drug abuse, it's mental illness and theft. I became dependent on alcohol after release from prison during the covid-19 pandemic and ended up in rehab eventually. After getting out of rehab I was in transitional living near Philly and heard lots of war stories about Kensington. I was told to never go there. I often thought during that time that someone needs to do some investigative journalism or do a documentary there. I'm a writer myself, so of course I was intrigued. I never got within 10 city blocks of Kensington. I could never go there on my own and start asking questions. ThankYou for doing this, Peter. Outstanding work. God Bless.
"Never desensitized to what I see because I have Jesus and I have hope." Love it brother! ❤
I loved this part so much
Amen. Major Kudos to Buddy. Thanks for not becoming "Desensitized".🫶🌹🫶🌹🙌🙏👍👏🫶🫶🫶🫶
Me too PTL 🙏
@@OtomoTenzi Democrat cities
This is what your Democrats are doing to my Ukraine
Thanks Ameirka
Thank you so much church family! i was living on the streets of Kensington ,July 27th 2022 I walked into Rock ministry went to a Christian Program out in Orrington Maine, today i'm free from the bondage of drugs and alcohol.Only threw Gods grace and Mercy did I have the courage to walk inside that wonderful place to get help!, Thank you Joe our addictions ministry ,just one of many wonderful outreaches. That God made possible at Rock ministry for a 57 year old woman who's family gave up all hope in. Then God said,watch this! today I live in Florida just celebrated 2 yrs ! Thank you Jesus! Buddy, Craig, Sharon especially Lizzy! and how could I ever forget Joe Joe! Kensingknights4life!
Well done margaret what an achievement godbless you
Big Big Love from the UK 🇬🇧
You allowed other people to program you because you didn't do well programming yourself(being an individual)
A true success story ❤ Thank you for sharing.
Shout out to Maine!!!!
Was a heroin addict for 10 years and finally got clean in Paterson Nj. Got my Kids back, going to school for my BSN for Nursing and working a full time job as a medical assistant for an endocrinology dept. license back. Fines paid. And happy and at peace.
God bless you and your family
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good job.
My best friend from high school died from heroin. That was a long, long, time ago. I'm so happy when I hear a story like yours. My absolute best to you.
Well done!!!
Peter - this is one of the best videos you’ve produced
A very, very complex issue without a real single solution. But heartbreaking - but these guys Buddy and the rest are incredible human beings performing extraordinary deeds. Thank you for sharing their story with us
The world could use a lot more Buddy’s. Amazing man, thank you.
I'm a 48 years old man and Dad to 3 grown up boys. This one had me crying. Never stop opening our eyes Peter.
Me too. I been heart broken and sobbing hard. Now I am angry!
a good father would have his boys become men...
Divorced?
It's a 2 block area you blink your eyes and your in and out of it😊
I KNOW EXACTLY HOW THIS HAPPENED. ASK ME
I’m sure you won’t see this there’s too many comments but I just wanted to thank you for the bottom of my heart for showing this video. I’ve actually been a Christian for 30 years and this video touched me deeply. Thank you so much God bless.
one of pete's best or maybe pete's best
Saw it. Thank you!
@@PeterSantenelloyou need to read these comments every day so you are reminded that Americans are with you!
Just seeing this today, October 1, 2024, and I moved by it. I just donated to this church. Thank you for all you do. Your video really moved me.
I've watched 10 minutes of this and am blown away by how respectful your presentation is. Most uploads about Kensington have the feel of cheap voyeurism, but this is classy, humane and informative. Kudos to you from Center City Philly.
Great comment and “Agreed!” from me. I’ve slowly come to expect it from this channel - one of only a handful that keeps people’s humanity at the forefront and doesn’t push an agenda on us (almost like journalism is supposed to do?). What a breath of fresh air! Glad to watch alongside you.
how about you vote to clean your shit towns up this is disgusting
@@andyafranks Thanks and agreed brother. Just subscribed to the channel. Great watching with you.
If you’re new you should check out the rest of his channel. His videos about the US-Mexico border are some of the most interesting I’ve seen about the topic and he does such a good job of presenting a broad topic from numerous perspectives
You people run around watching addict videos too, then have to make some stupid comment about “sick voyeur.” Look at you peeping around! Hypocrite do gooder.
Buddy is an angel. He could have moved away, after the tragic loss of his siblings, but he decided to stay and help people. I am moved by his work. Thank you for showing us around.
yeah, yeah ..but his intestines are hanging out ... no big deal ..just a little bit of intestines ... like Monty Python stuff
@@jake8077 need to read into laws and rights reeeeeeeeeeeeeee
He’s banking off the Kensington situation. Don’t kid yourself 🙄
I wondered this too but how could you say he's not helping people? Look at all the kids there in that safe space
Buddy is part of the problem.
He supports free needles.
Case closed.
I'm so happy for everyone here in the comments who made it out alive. May you live a long and healthy life!
Amen to this!!
Peter, you were sent there to video this story for a reason. Whether you believe it, or like it, God is working in you. Thank you for showing us the reality of Kensington. It's heart wrenching.
I was raised in the Christian church with a Catholic dad and Methodist mom and none of my experiences in the Catholic or Protestant churches taught me to love my neighbor the way Buddy and his organization exemplify in this video. I’m agnostic but I see Buddy as a true man of Christ and his principles. I just donated and will continue to donate until Kensington and those fallen into addiction are given a second chance. Excellent work, Peter.
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WOW, what A Sweet thought and Comment. They Need MORE PEOPLE Like YOU; Not judgmental and thoughtful and Seeing Christ in their merciful Actions.
Some talk the talk - others walk the walk
Really loved this
I’m not a Christian
I really really love this guy
I need to listen to and understand why people are true believers.
Hearing these guys talk about their relationship with Jesus was fascinating.
May Jesus christ open your heart
Jesus is working in you. Your comment shows that. Accept Jesus, and you'll find peace and comfort you've never known. 🙏
We are true believers because Jesus is God in the flesh and He loves each of us very much. He carried our sins on the cross, so He could give us His righteousness. He took our punishment and death so He could give us His forgiveness, love and eternal life. He arose again so we could be in right standing with God, just as though we never have sinned. It is the greatest gift in life, Jesus Christ.
From someone who wrestled (and continues to wrestle) with equal parts materialist skepticism and convicted curiosity: know that Christ is ready to answer the call when you are ready to make it.
As Christian, it’s always fascinating to hear others stories. It’s really indescribable. That’s why we want to share this with others. We just want others to experience this joy and peace that comes from Christ.
grew up with a mother who was down in Kensington most of my life caught up in heroin, it took over a decade for things to change but she went from nothing but the clothes on her back to being a homeowner, going to college, and working with lawyers. To me that is living proof you can go from nothing to something.. praying for that little girl whose mother left her to get drugs. i know just how that was
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That's awesome! She is a soldier!!
I’m so impressed with your interviews and journalism. I can’t imagine being there in person and seeing everything with my own eyes. It’s very sad but I think it’s great that you are showing us what’s really taking place in this country.
In my 10 years of commenting on Youtube vlogs, this is the first one I simply cannot find words for...
Democrats! Democrat policies! Those are the words to use to explain this nightmare!
I agree, words just won’t do it justice. Unbelievable video.
That man is a Saint he goes around that area trying to save lives and still has a positive mindset may God bless him and all his endeavors.🙏🏽
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,big rich government better watch learn,,,,,,,and help make laws for dealing drugs,,,,,,a rico act,,,,,,,,,decades to life in jail.............
@@ThomasELeClair Not going to lie that part has me angry too that it depends on who is in charge that makes a difference on how they respond to the situation it should be a universal & reasonable resolution.
My heart dropped seeing that little girl sitting on the street waiting for her mom. She is one of many innocent children who are bearing the consequences of a spiraling drug epidemic. We, as a nation, must do better.
I was at a friend's super bowl party years ago with a few young prosecutors and it was mentioned that 90% of all statutory rape cases and child molestation were emanating from Kensington. This is all by design and I believe the forces behind it run in elite western circles.
VOTE RED ❤❤❤❤
Broke my heart also. Our government can put up all these migrants. Why can't they help a family where children are involved. Without taking the child away. I by no means have anything against legal migrants. Not trying to there.
Unfortunately, she may be part of the cycle.
@@Supremewin777Red doesn’t care about the addicts and the people with mental health issues. Red doesn’t care about the homeless. Red doesn’t care that these people are someone’s mother or father or brother or sister or daughter or son. Red has no compassion or empathy or sympathy, because to Red, this is the persons “own fault” for getting addicted or being homeless. Red only cares about what’s good for Red, not what’s good for all. 💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙
Hi Peter, my son turned me on to your channel and I have enjoyed them, but this one was special. I am a Pastor down in Savannah, GA and Buddy is doing an awesome job for the Kingdom of God.
This was really tough to watch, but the hope that The Rock is bringing to Kensington is incredible
tough to watch peter with his pro police state propoganda.
@@noob.168 Keep voting democrat, Kensington will soon be in every city USA.
Fake hope
De-industrialization is what to Kensington. Unless that is talked about few will grasp what happened there.
Thank you Peter for exposing this. Best video you ever done. Heartbreaking, but love The Rock. Beautiful testimonies.
Recovering heroin/fentanyl addict here. I now work in recovery and have worked first hand with people from these very streets. Their stories will break your heart and motivate you to keep helping where there is a huge need. God bless everyone one of you!! We recover through Gods Grace & Mercy! Please pick that phone and get help. If you’re suffering from addiction, you are loved and you are worth it. You deserve happiness and health. Choose freedom In Christ. He will never leave you nor forsake you! 🙏🏻💜💪🏼
I must admit, I am truly impressed with the work THE ROCK ORGANIZATION is doing. We need more places like these in every urban city. People need an outlet where they can socialize in a positive environment. And with the HELP OF GOD!!! All is possible. GOD BLESS The Rock Organization keep up the good work.
Christ is King
@@supremelordoftheuniverse5449 Christ is Cringe
Why the police is just strolling by watching people shoot up like crimes are happening? why are they allowing it. soooo weird!
@@subzero07094 Christ is Love. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Praise the Lord. Amen.
@@ausermeg9428Amen 🙏
Maybe the best video I've seen from this channel. Really great to see people so passionate about helping their community.
Those darn Christians, showing the love of Jesus Christ, giving people hope and tangible help and support. God bless The Rock Ministries.❤🙏🏻
Religion in general is a tozic lie especially Christianity
Hands down, this is one of the hardest and most gut-wrenching videos on your channel. It's also your best work to date. I can't imagine how difficult it was to make this.
I'm grown ass man 40yo, never had a drug problems in my life and i have watched most if not all of your videos, but this was one of the hardest to watch videos.
I'm 47 and male also!
@@Micklundcongratulations!
Agree, 48 here. This was tough.
What was shown was a handful of dopers. Watch other videos before they cleaned up. There were at least 150 addicts at one time nodding off EVERYDAY at KnA
not even a bottle of wine?
Seeing the end of this video was so heartwarming and rewarding to watch! Thank you for a well done documentary Peter! I’ve already posted a few comments, but I’m in recovery so seeing the way, this video ended was absolutely amazing!
I really appreciated this councilman.Being so honest and transparent about his own life and his past and how he wants to help people in the future.
Started with weed at 16, about 10x a day till age 19, where I decided I needed help and checked myself in to rehab. Everyone was laughing at me, after all, they were in for heroine and crack, but the "stoner kid" needed help.
One old man, with no teeth sat me down, told me not to listen to them and told me he started just like me and only wished he had the chance I had. This struck home for me. He helped me fight all the way, we became pretty close. He was clean 6 months when he left, he seemed fine, he OD'd and died 3 weeks later.
I have not touched any drugs ever since. Never. I did struggle with alcohol a little, but fighting to be a good dad and be healthy for my kids first, is what saved me.
In French we say "si jeunesse savant et si Vieillesse pouvait", if the youth knew and if the elderly could.
Stay away kids...just stay away, there is no shortcut. Want a high? Go to the gym, tell someone you love them, save a life. It takes time, it's painful, it takes courage, but SO IS LIFE.
No shortcuts.
That's an amazing story, admirable even. I know I am a stranger but I am glad to hear how you put your life back on track, It's not easy , WIsh you and your family all the best.
Yes baby!!! Good for you,wish I would have stopped there but 17 years sober now! Amazing comment
My 23 year old son “doesn’t like me” because i refer to weed as a drug. It literally watched it steal the light from his eyes. He’s definitely at some stage of psychosis after 10 years of daily smoking. Im guess im grateful he never had touched heroin.
And now they have to gal to legalize weed and open them like coffee shops! That makes no sense! It starts with weed and beer!
Anything has potential to become addictive. I was addicted to weed until i decided that wasn't good enough 😢
@PeterSantenello - 2024-08-24
Of all the videos I’ve made in the world, from the slums of India to the hoods in Karachi, Pakistan, for some reason, this experience hit me the hardest. There’s a lot to process here. I’ve seen poverty much worse than Kensington, but I've never experienced such an abandonment of humanity.
Buddy is doing amazing work. Let’s hope we’re at the bottom here and things start moving in the right direction. Thanks to all of you who participated in this video! You’ve helped open our eyes.
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@bigkippa - 2024-08-24
thanks for your videos peter shoutout buddy
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Support the Rock and you
@OneMorningSongs - 2024-08-24
Thank you, Peter. What you do is priceless.
@edwingibson628 - 2024-08-24
Have you noticed you keep running into people that tell you about Jesus
@jamesreese4170 - 2024-08-24
It was brave just to even go. It's like a war zone. I don't know how we let it get to this. It's heart breaking.