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RE: 10 Things I Learned From Being Homeless
I LOVE this. Thank you for pointing out many many things I couldn't even begin to describe. I just went through 40 days of homelessness THIS time. The last 6 times in 2 years had days, weeks, months. I am safe for now, but I can't get rid of that little voice saying,it can happen again. It has changed me in ways I look at people and how I act. Mostly,I have turned very quiet.And I don't look people in the eye anymore. This last time was the worst experience out of them all. Upvoted followed !
Oh my goodness hun. Yes, it does change you profoundly. I wish you the best. I know it's difficult to understand unless one has been there, and I am here to talk if you ever need.
Thanks! My son is moving in with me to help pay the rent.It took 3 denials before we finally got this place. Problem here in Florida is they want you to make 3 times the rent. If I had that as income I wouldn't have chose their apts. It's been 3 years since I actually had a place. I used to live in a 3 bedroom 2 bath nice house. But lots of shit happened. Hub left for someone else. I got sick. And from there, it just kept rolling downhill. Being out in the car each day was insane. I thought there were cops on every corner watching me as I tried to find a place to sleep. Looking at cars going by, and thinking they are all going home to a roof and a shower. I did get real sick at one point and now have lost 28 lbs which I think will stay off. I was drinking 3 gallons of water a day maybe more. Anything I found to eat would just be a bite or 2. I completely lost my appetite. I still drink a ton of water and don't eat much and it has been 6 days in this apt. I am still fearful someone is going to come and take it away from me.
I'm happy your son is coming to help you, he sounds like a wonderful fella :) One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to not stop talking. I am guilty of it myself- my mind telling me reasons why I should keep it to myself. But it's not healthy to keep it in. Please, communicate your feelings, thoughts and anxieties :) And if you can only stomach a little bit of food, be sure it's uber healthy!