Seattle Stories - Katelyn, person experiencing homelessness
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
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Shes so happy for her situation
Bless her
i don't know why she would be so enthusiastic to tell her story, after you gave her her-fix, i find it unbelievable - a matter of nothing better to do
I was homeless - first, I never camped out in the cities, cities are death (unless, you have to stay close to your crack supply; I'm not a crackhead).
Next, I have self-pride: I made poor choices in staying in a relationship too long; that doesn't mean I have to be filthy. Soap is cheap! And you can get supplies and hygiene materials for free from homeless centers.
Also, they come to the libraries everyday - stinks so bad and I would never bring a child there. You can't stand to stay there very long.
If you can spend time taking up space on the computers, then you could at least look up self-composting toilets. I made one out of a repurposed bucket, and some pet litter. Didn't stink, deposited my poo in an appropriate receptacle.
And, Take an f^cking bath!!! Gym memberships are cheap, and I had a beach pass - so I could be there during the day legally and take advantage of the utilities. Most homeless centers offer access to toilets and showers everyday.
My clothes were clean, I never panhandled (I got a restaurant job very close to my campsite so I could eat for free at least once a day), and frankly, you wouldn't even know I was homeless.
I had Mental Health challenges, and a little bit of a drinking problem (until I got into a homeless shelter for the winter. You can't consume substances in a homeless shelter).
So, b.s. on all the bleeding hearts, " The government should do something". NO! People should be responsible for themselves.
Welcome to my TED talk, and thank you for reading.
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