RE: Can we Stop Homelessness? If so, How?
Oh my gosh @charisma777 this is a heartbreaking story. My husband was abandoned as a baby, then reclaimed, only to be abandoned again, growing up in children's homes, separated from his siblings. Drug addiction from early teens, some contact with siblings and being kidnapped by his father then abandoned in a strange city in the care of a prostitute who took care of him ... again losing all contact with his siblings for more than 10 years ... eventually through a chance meeting they reconnected and thank the Lord they have managed to remain in touch and become brothers again. It is a story that really tore me up, as I come from a loving, stable home.
I fully support your desire to stop homelessness. It's a HUGE problem in South Africa, cardboard boxes the only home for too many. I wish I knew of a way to find your brother ... it's very brave of you to tell your story, resteeming and praying it will bear fruit now that it is out there.
OH wow, your husband is probably a strong person having to have gone through such traumatic events. I know being older and going through what I did, did a number on me. I truly hope that putting this here and encouraging others to share their stories to get the word out that there is more to homelessness than people who were just lazy and decided to abandon their homes. It is much deeper than that. I appreciate your support and I would like to see this account grow, to help others. My plans are to make up some back packs with snacks and hygiene as well as some other items to hand out where I see a need. I am doing this for my brother. Even if we never are reunited, I want to at least help someone else in their journey!
That's an awesome and extremely kind idea, and better than just giving money. I hope everything works for the good, and you get the opportunity to travel which is probably the way to find him, starting in Florida? Never say never, my husband Brian eventually reunited with both parents (at different times) as well as his brothers and sister. His dad lived between the streets and the Salvation Army, he tried to get back to a better life but didn't succeed, mostly because he had grown so accustomed to the alternative. His mum remarried and did well. His brother who is very close to him now was also in prison (drug related murder accomplice) - he is now a very successful career person with a lovely family - take heart xx
I truly appreciate you sharing this with me. I know it's been hard when I have looked online and still nothing after all this time. Hopefully he is doing better now and is safe wherever he is. I never lose hope that my brother will be found!