Our Homeless Experience 9: A Comparison of the Little Things.

in homelessexperience •  7 years ago  (edited)

It may seem like nothing to some. It may be normal for you. But living in the shelter, strange things became normal for us.

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1: For four days, there have been no police cars in front of our home. At the shelter, we saw them every. Single. Day.

Explaining that violence and drama are things some people are drawn to is an uncomfortable conversation at best.

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2: Our protector is with us. We were in the most dangerous area of the city, and he couldn't be with us. Hiro is fiercely protective of the children and I. And where was he? Banished to the camper. Or, when someone threatened to steal him, the animal shelter (doggie jail) and then foster care.

He has not left my side since he came home. He refused to eat when I was at work today, the window covered in slobber and drool.

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3: Safely playing in their own front yard. I never EVER let the trio out of my sight at the shelter. Even when they went to the after school program, I was there with them.

Here they can be normal kids, building snowmen and playing with the neighbor kids. Going out and not needing mama standing down their necks. Instead I can clean in peace, checking on them every few minutes.

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4: Windows! The simple things, right? In the shelter we were underground. The window was an eggress, so far above I couldn't touch the bottom, even on tippy toe.

Now we have a sparkling view of the city at night, and a view of the harbor in the daytime!

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5: Last, but most important, PEACE AND QUIET!!!

Three whole nights with NO fights, NO neighbors screaming, NO police stomping up and down the hall, NO women crying in the hallway, NO slamming doors!

I haven't slept this well in months! Holy crap!

We need a few more things settled around here, we need furniture, a shower curtain (lol) and the last bit of our family returns to us on Friday, our mama dog, Ella.

We. Are. Home.

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Looking great , Your off and running , plus you can get some real rest to ..

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

I'm glad Hiro and Ella are with you and that view is gorgeous!! Wishing you all everlasting peace and quiet. <3<3

Thank you! I think a lot of people in this world could use more peace and quiet!

It should be everyone's right to have peace and quiet, but humans are not that advanced yet to understand the basics of life. :-)

Such great news @hickorymack!! You look so happy in your photo. You, you kids, and your doggie have a home!!! Thanks for sharing, beautiful one!

Thank you! We are loving this so much! I can't get over waking up here in the mornings! Such a great feeling!

Kids playing happily and safely alone outside, and even getting socialized with the neighbours ... now, that's really good.

Yesss!! ❤❤❤

I know, right?!

Such a heart warming post, I'm literally smiling from ear to ear reading this. So happy to see you're safe and happy with your family. Thanks for sharing your progress and congrats! 💗

Happy to see things are going well again!

nice to see that you are doing well. it must feel crazy looking back through the hard times

That's awesome news and getting a good nights sleep is a very good thing.

This is a nice read. From hectic to peace and tranquility. Happiness at last! Safe and sound from all the harm. ^_^ I feel the release :D xx <3

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Happy Tears from one momma to another. It is a huge blessing you can all sleep in peace under one roof with your fur baby!! And, know Ella will join you soon 💖
Oh my goodness. To have a bit of hope looking ahead. It goes a long long way. Much love Mackenzie 🌹

Fantastic @hickorymack!

That is a damn cute dog.

You all look so happy in these photos. <3

You look happy and at peace! I am so glad you are now in a place of your own and where the kids can be kids without fear.

Yeahhhh!!! I never get over the fact that you are such an amazing mom!! The world needs more like you!!

Thank you for sharing the happiness with us. It's been one of those nights I need some good news. I can't wait until Ella is home with you, too!
The golden I grew up with was our protector, as well. Once when my baby brother was a toddler, he was home alone with our drunken father, and he got out the door and down the alley a full block before dad realized he was gone and ran out looking. There was Mickey, our dog, slowly walking alongside my brother, protecting him from our ghetto ass neighborhood.