Jimmy Kimmel's "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets About Themselves" segment is always good for a laugh, but this re-think of the comedy skit turns all that completely on its head.
Canadian homelessness charity Raising the Roof produced this video, showing real homeless people reading out mean tweets written by members of the public.
Some of the reactions are truly heartbreaking and you can even watch their extended interviews on Raising The Roof's channel. Just make sure you've got a box of tissues nearby.
Carolann Barr, executive director of Raising the Roof, said: "We can work together to prevent and end homelessness.
"Homelessness isn't just the people you see on the street."
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Telling The Stories Of Homeless Women
Laura*(01 of05)
Laura was 18 when she was evicted. Sadly, a homeless centre was the only option left for her.
Despite the homeless centre informing external services that they didn't have accommodation available for Laura, she was dropped at the door of a drop-in centre at 4pm with her possessions and with no plan.
There was no viable option for accommodation so the agency who dropped her off suggested that she stayed with a friend who lived in supported accommodation. With no permission from the landlord, this situation placed the friend in breech of her tenancy.
At this point in her life, Laura had left care for just a few months. She had no positive role models in her life and did not grow up learning the skills others often take for granted.
She had been victim to repeated abuse and would spend long periods out of contact. On some occasions, she was registered as 'missing persons'. The abuse, as well as other scarring life events, have left her with little trust for others.
Agencies continue to work together to try to assist Laura but she continues to move through life from one crisis to another. She is a very vulnerable person. Meanwhile, safe and appropriate accommodation is hard to find.
Laura eventually sabotaged all efforts to assist her and failed to attend numerous support and safeguarding meetings.
She is currently living with her family, but should this come to an end, her lifestyle means that she will remain a concern of sexual exploitation. (credit:Westend61 via Getty Images)
Despite the homeless centre informing external services that they didn't have accommodation available for Laura, she was dropped at the door of a drop-in centre at 4pm with her possessions and with no plan.
There was no viable option for accommodation so the agency who dropped her off suggested that she stayed with a friend who lived in supported accommodation. With no permission from the landlord, this situation placed the friend in breech of her tenancy.
At this point in her life, Laura had left care for just a few months. She had no positive role models in her life and did not grow up learning the skills others often take for granted.
She had been victim to repeated abuse and would spend long periods out of contact. On some occasions, she was registered as 'missing persons'. The abuse, as well as other scarring life events, have left her with little trust for others.
Agencies continue to work together to try to assist Laura but she continues to move through life from one crisis to another. She is a very vulnerable person. Meanwhile, safe and appropriate accommodation is hard to find.
Laura eventually sabotaged all efforts to assist her and failed to attend numerous support and safeguarding meetings.
She is currently living with her family, but should this come to an end, her lifestyle means that she will remain a concern of sexual exploitation. (credit:Westend61 via Getty Images)
Elizabeth*(02 of05)
Elizabeth is in her fifties and has worked hard all her life, as has her husband and her brother-in-law. When they lost their jobs they also lost their home.
They left their home and felt they had no other option but to sleep for many weeks in their small hatchback car without anyone knowing they were homeless.
They sold what possessions they had in order to buy food - they even sold Elizabeth’s jewellery.
They were taken into temporary accommodation by an organisation who only work with singles, such was the level of concern and compassion required to change the situation.
Housing benefit did not cover the rent which left the family penniless to keep a roof over their heads. During this time they lost their car, an expense they could no longer afford.
To keep the family together, Elizabeth took on part-time jobs walking where ever she needed to get to. Sometimes she would walk for miles to obtain food parcels and other assistance they needed.
After six months they were finally offered a flat, but the lead up to this beacon of light has taken a toll on Elizabeth’s health.
The family are accommodated and receiving ongoing support. But life still remains a struggle for them as they juggle between work and benefits. (credit:Vladimir Godnik via Getty Images)
They left their home and felt they had no other option but to sleep for many weeks in their small hatchback car without anyone knowing they were homeless.
They sold what possessions they had in order to buy food - they even sold Elizabeth’s jewellery.
They were taken into temporary accommodation by an organisation who only work with singles, such was the level of concern and compassion required to change the situation.
Housing benefit did not cover the rent which left the family penniless to keep a roof over their heads. During this time they lost their car, an expense they could no longer afford.
To keep the family together, Elizabeth took on part-time jobs walking where ever she needed to get to. Sometimes she would walk for miles to obtain food parcels and other assistance they needed.
After six months they were finally offered a flat, but the lead up to this beacon of light has taken a toll on Elizabeth’s health.
The family are accommodated and receiving ongoing support. But life still remains a struggle for them as they juggle between work and benefits. (credit:Vladimir Godnik via Getty Images)
Charlotte*(03 of05)
Charlotte left supported accommodation when she was 23. Late one evening, she showed up at a police station.
She was referred to emergency accommodation but due to her tendency to be distracted, it took her a further six hours for her to get there. She only just managed to secure her place.
With support, Charlotte moved into a private let. Six months later she was homeless again.
Charlotte was subject to threats and abuse from a man and was forced to flee the property. The man was imprisoned shortly after.
She then gave up her room in a shared house and went to stay with relatives. During this time, she neglected her benefits claim and it lapsed.
Charlotte has borderline mental health problems but finds it impossible to engage with mental health services. She was unable to stay with her relative as she could not adhere to the rules there.
She has since been supported with new benefits applications and has found a different private let.
Sadly, Charlotte recently spent time in prison. She is now being supported once again and hopes to move soon. (credit:Shutterstock / altanaka)
She was referred to emergency accommodation but due to her tendency to be distracted, it took her a further six hours for her to get there. She only just managed to secure her place.
With support, Charlotte moved into a private let. Six months later she was homeless again.
Charlotte was subject to threats and abuse from a man and was forced to flee the property. The man was imprisoned shortly after.
She then gave up her room in a shared house and went to stay with relatives. During this time, she neglected her benefits claim and it lapsed.
Charlotte has borderline mental health problems but finds it impossible to engage with mental health services. She was unable to stay with her relative as she could not adhere to the rules there.
She has since been supported with new benefits applications and has found a different private let.
Sadly, Charlotte recently spent time in prison. She is now being supported once again and hopes to move soon. (credit:Shutterstock / altanaka)
Tamsin*(04 of05)
Tamsin arrived at a homeless project after handing her keys into a housing association and leaving the area. She had not been coping in her accommodation and felt that she had no option but to leave.
She showed a grave lack of understanding regarding her situation and expected that she would be immediately rehoused in a new area. But this was not the case, as she had made herself intentionally homeless.
Tamsin suffers with some learning difficulties and struggles to engage with services. She instigates relationships with men so that she can stay in their house. She will stay until either the men cannot cope with her or have "had enough of her". Then she returns to services, hoping for help.
She has been accommodated with various landlords but causes problems with her antisocial behaviour or gets into arrears and is evicted.
Tamsin fails to keep appointments and lives a chaotic and muddled life. She frequently attends the police station or local authority homelessness contact centre. She has been picked up by the local authority emergency duty team but any attempts to give ongoing support fail and at times it is impossible to unpick the complexity of her accounts.
Tamsin disappears for weeks on end, prostitutes herself and returns for support in sorting her benefits out or to make a call. She travels from area to area and declines much of the help offered. She has exhausted resources to assist her. Currently her situation is unknown and she has no means of contact.
The charity that works with her expects that she has forged another relationship and is living with someone, which they believe could present a very dangerous situation. (credit:Dusica Paripovic via Getty Images)
She showed a grave lack of understanding regarding her situation and expected that she would be immediately rehoused in a new area. But this was not the case, as she had made herself intentionally homeless.
Tamsin suffers with some learning difficulties and struggles to engage with services. She instigates relationships with men so that she can stay in their house. She will stay until either the men cannot cope with her or have "had enough of her". Then she returns to services, hoping for help.
She has been accommodated with various landlords but causes problems with her antisocial behaviour or gets into arrears and is evicted.
Tamsin fails to keep appointments and lives a chaotic and muddled life. She frequently attends the police station or local authority homelessness contact centre. She has been picked up by the local authority emergency duty team but any attempts to give ongoing support fail and at times it is impossible to unpick the complexity of her accounts.
Tamsin disappears for weeks on end, prostitutes herself and returns for support in sorting her benefits out or to make a call. She travels from area to area and declines much of the help offered. She has exhausted resources to assist her. Currently her situation is unknown and she has no means of contact.
The charity that works with her expects that she has forged another relationship and is living with someone, which they believe could present a very dangerous situation. (credit:Dusica Paripovic via Getty Images)
Sarah*(05 of05)
Sarah is 19 and suffers from severe anxiety and panic attacks.
She couldn't get on with her step father and mother, so they decided it was time for her to move out of the family home.
She was given support to help her see her doctor, a successful claim for benefits was made and shared housing was secured with the basics she required to move in. However Sarah was not happy living in shared accommodation as she had reservations about sharing with others. Her anxiety and panic attacks got worse and she had to move back home.
Sarah had experienced some independence, which she liked, and this made life at home harder. The family situation once again broke down and she needed support as she had nowhere to go.
She felt unable to live at home and not confident enough to live in shared accommodation.
Finally, after six months of support she received an offer of accommodation and was supported to move in. Ongoing support has been offered to give Sarah the best chance for success. (credit:Jonathan Morgan via Getty Images)
She couldn't get on with her step father and mother, so they decided it was time for her to move out of the family home.
She was given support to help her see her doctor, a successful claim for benefits was made and shared housing was secured with the basics she required to move in. However Sarah was not happy living in shared accommodation as she had reservations about sharing with others. Her anxiety and panic attacks got worse and she had to move back home.
Sarah had experienced some independence, which she liked, and this made life at home harder. The family situation once again broke down and she needed support as she had nowhere to go.
She felt unable to live at home and not confident enough to live in shared accommodation.
Finally, after six months of support she received an offer of accommodation and was supported to move in. Ongoing support has been offered to give Sarah the best chance for success. (credit:Jonathan Morgan via Getty Images)