I going to try and tell my story of being homeless. I strongly suspect this will be a very difficult task.
How I got here?
I lost my job last year in July and haven't been able to find work. My unemployment ran out and then my life's savings ran out.
I'm looking for help or aid but so far unless you're a veteran or a drug addict there doesn't appear to be much out there in Mississippi. I'm guessing that my first concern should be fresh water and bathing. Then food and shelter of some kind. I'm not really sure where to find these things. The internet hasn't been much help in regard to these things so far.
I guess Steemit is a place to start.
PS. I need to file bankruptcy and I of course can't afford a lawyer and I need to have my child support adjust but again I need a lawyer.
Hi! I was homeless with my family for months. Luckily, we had some great friends and we had food stamps. We lived in my Suburban for much of the time because camping season was not open yet.
Pride can also mess you up during these times. Go to your state human services and get foodstamps and medicare. Also check out food banks and other charities. Dont be too proud, it can kill you. Check out camping locally. Most campgrounds are cheap and have electricity and showers as well as drinking water.
You also may have to reconsider where you live. Although I was homeless, both me and my wife had full time jobs. It just wasnt sustainable because of the high cost of living in Colorado. I live in South Carolina now and the conditions here are a lot better for thriving.
I hope this helps. Please keep positive as your attitude will dictate your altitude.
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This has been so helpful. Your are right my pride was going to kill me. I'll do what you've suggested. I was to proud before but it's time to swallow my pride.
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Upvoted. I don't have much clout. But I'll do my bit to make this more visible.
I know what you're going through man. It sucks. I hit that point myself a few years ago. It gets better. It takes work. But anyone can turn their life around. I'm glad you're here because there are a lot of articles on here that will be able to help you. This will make you stronger.
I wish I could offer more than that. But I am from Australia so I am completely unfamiliar with laws/assistance programs in your area. Because I know how hard services are to find, the only recommendation I can make is to visit the local church. It tends to be a great place to start.
You can do it brother.
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Thank you. I'm confused about which church to go to. I was raised Catholic, so I guess I should start there.
In all honesty, I'm really afraid of what's coming and so far everything I've read just makes me more afraid.
I'm reading the guides and I'm really not sure how to get all this stuff I'll need or where to keep it. It's almost like I need a home in order to survive as a homeless person.
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It does feel like that. We were lucky when it happened to us. We had a car. I'd start wherever you feel comfortable starting. If catholic feels right, try Catholic. If the state services place feels right try there. I've found that the church tend to have better support systems than the state. But again, Australian. And I went to Church of England churches.
It's hard man. Not gonna lie. But the human spirit is strong. And the human animal is adaptable. Just take it a day at a time, an hour at a time, a minute at a time. You'll get there
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I'm not even sure of where "there"is or what getting there will take.
Is my goal to have a home again or is it find support ? How do I save money and where do I put it? Not that I have any money now. I certainly don't expect Steemit to be a cash source, only a source for help/advice.
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"There" is wherever you need it to be man. Whether that's a house. Or managing to live a happy nomadic life. or anything in between.
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What does it mean when your post gets flagged and why would someone do that to my post?
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Flag is like a downvote. And I have no idea
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Add a photo to make your post more visable. I highly advise you purchase a vehicle. It's a far safer place to sleep than the street.
Dropped some SBD in your account. Hope it helps.
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Thank you. I know just the photo to add!
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That's a pretty disturbing photo. Don't kill yourself please.
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Being homeless isn't a nice place to be me to was homeless through lifes ups and downs. Which was horrible. Lucky for me i had friends that were there for me to help. But on the other hand if you haven't got no one. Well need i say no more...i still do my bit for any homeless person i see whilst im out on the road working.. i bring in a pack lunch to work if i have any left i will always stop to give them food. Cause i have been there. Have a good day.
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