It’s a terrifying thing to not have a home. Not just not having a place to technically call your own, but literally not having shelter from the elements.
There’s a huge list of implications that go along with it. Your access to every necessity is substantially reduced not just by lack of funds, but by lack of a place to put everything, including yourself.
Here, in there own words, are some anonymous contributors to share their perspectives on the experience.
10. “I don’t know how I didn’t die”
“I’ll never forget the constant fear.”
Source: Whisper
9. “Ate like a king”
I’m not sure random bites counts as “kingly,” but I’m glad you found a good strategy.
Source: Whisper
8. “A huge accomplishment”
The bar really moves once you know what the other side is like.
Source: Whisper
7. “Not many people know”
Don’t assume anything about anyone’s past.
Source: Whisper
6. “I don’t want to go back”
It’s a form of PTSD, sounds like.
Source: Whisper
5. “I still get excited about lying down”
It’s the little things in life you learn to treasure.
Source: Whisper
4. “I absolutely hate it”
I’ve heard it said that if you want to know the upside of capitalism, visit a supermarket.
If you want to know the downside, visit the supermarket’s dumpsters.
Source: Whisper
3. “I never told anyone”
So many people survive out of their cars for a stretch of time.
Source: Whisper
2. “The bank”
What an incredible feeling it must be.
Source: Whisper
1. “There was a blizzard”
Hey, that’s one way to do it.
Source: Whisper
It’s a stark reminder to be compassionate.
Have you had an experience with homelessness?
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