Staring Homelessness in the Face

Homelessness is the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are most often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence."

We've all seen them. They sit on the highway intersections with signs that say, "Homeless, hungry, please help! God bless!" They lie asleep in the doorway of businesses and on park benches.

Some are schizophrenic, traumatized, and brain damaged. Several of these have served our country. Many with drug and alcohol problems requiring medical help.

One of the main causes is that a lot of people can't afford a place to live. They don't have enough money to pay rent, even for the cheapest dives available.

There is also this attitude about poor people like somehow they brought this upon themselves by not behaving right. This is so wrong!

Who are you to judge? One look at their sorrow and judgment is already decided in your heart. It scares you. You don't understand it. You are afraid to face it.

I know how it feels to be judged. I can pick up the phone and request assistance from any government agency, church, or friends and then be handed an immediate dismissal just because you don't know me and do not care.

I am not one of those people who can just go to some shelter and look for work and never get back on their feet. I am a woman with belongings and pets. I have food, clothing, appliances, and everything that I have paid for or was given. I have a life even if it is not the one that I want at the present moment.

I have a disability with a court date that isn't going to come soon enough. The place that I am staying at is no longer tolerable and I am being thrown out.

I have never caused anyone harm. I don't do drugs and I don't drink. I had a church home for the past two years but they have their own families and problems to think about.

I have no transportation, no friends due to distance, and no family. Would you take me in? Be truthful. Probably not.

A person should not have to prove they are ready or worthy. They should not have to earn a living after all attempts have been made and failed.

Is this what the world has come to? We are the ones that should be ashamed and hide our heads in embarrassment. I am.
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