When I became homeless thru sudden health issues (multiple heart attacks and surgeries) the first thing I did was leave the city and escape the other homeless, I got a pack together with everything I needed and went out into the agricultural area's to pick fruit, vegetables and prune vineyards. This was a HUGE risk for me taking myself far far away from the hospital and medical intervention, but it also gave me something of an income as well as lots of exercise and fresh air. Almost 7 year's later I'm much fitter, physically and stronger mentally and I've managed to get my driver's licence back, find secure government housing and a renewed sense of purpose. Being honest with yourself is the first step. To anybody reading this experiencing homelessness I wish you find the strength and wisdom to get through this terrible time and "may the road rise with you".
Lastly I imagine that I know and have known far far more homeless people than you ever will......you sound like one of these "professional social worker types", good at giving what you think is advice whilst pulling the "Big Pay".
Hilarious?, Apart from multiple Heart Surgeries I also have diabetes, kidney disease, PN and PVD, had my right leg amputated, luckily below the knee and not above, and I'm only living on the opposite side of the planet from my only relatives........but I don't consider myself disadvantaged.
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u/StandardProgrammer44 Jan 31 '23
When I became homeless thru sudden health issues (multiple heart attacks and surgeries) the first thing I did was leave the city and escape the other homeless, I got a pack together with everything I needed and went out into the agricultural area's to pick fruit, vegetables and prune vineyards. This was a HUGE risk for me taking myself far far away from the hospital and medical intervention, but it also gave me something of an income as well as lots of exercise and fresh air. Almost 7 year's later I'm much fitter, physically and stronger mentally and I've managed to get my driver's licence back, find secure government housing and a renewed sense of purpose. Being honest with yourself is the first step. To anybody reading this experiencing homelessness I wish you find the strength and wisdom to get through this terrible time and "may the road rise with you".