Trigger warning: This article contains references to mental abuse
Loki Season 1 star Jack Weil has opened up about homelessness in a new video posted to his social media platform. The young actor who plays Loki’s child appealed to his fans for help amid the horrific situation he is in.
On his TikTok account, the actor shared that he has gone through abuse and neither did he have a good upbringing. Seventeen years later, the actor is now struggling for shelter and other basic necessities.
In his video, the actor elaborated on his situation and revealed, “Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17 years old, and I’m homeless. You can find me in ‘Loki’, ‘End of the F* **Can know from. I haven’t mentioned much about what’s going on in my life, be it ‘ING World’ or many other films where I played important roles, but I think now is the time to reveal the truth.’
He further added, “Without going into details, I was abused at home. It was physical violence, emotional abuse and so on. I didn’t have a very good upbringing. I struggle with mental health. I have autism, Being screened for ADHD and bipolar and psychosis.”
The Marvel star further said that he cannot go to his grandparents’ house as his grandfather’s condition is deteriorating, and he could become a burden on his shoulders. He also considered seeking help from public services, but in vain.
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In his message to his fans, he further said, “I am sleeping on the streets. I’m currently sleeping in a trailer with broken windows, unsafe, and two hours from my work, which means I struggle to get to work every day. This is difficult. Life is difficult. Right now I don’t have anything else. “I’m on my knees begging you all to share this, do something and spread the message about how the government is treating children.”
While closing the video, Weil claimed he needed help, and not necessarily in terms of money. He said he would add other information and updates in the coming days.
Disclaimer: If you need help or you know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please contact your nearest mental health expert, NGO or talk to someone about it. There are many helplines available for this.
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