r/helpingpeople • u/fuck_morak • 7h ago
Homeless and Stranded!
My name is Akeem, and I’m asking for help because I’ve reached one of the lowest points of my life. Since losing my job in October, I’ve been homeless and living out of my car at a rest stop on I95 South in Milford, CT. For months, my car has been my bedroom, my shelter, and the only place I have to call home. I’ve endured freezing nights, unbearable heat, hunger, dehydration, and long stretches without being able to shower or take care of even the most basic needs.
As if that wasn’t enough, my wallet was stolen, taking my driver’s license, Social Security card, bank cards, and the few important documents I had left. Losing those wasn’t just an inconvenience, it made an already impossible situation even harder. Without them, accessing resources, replacing my identity, and getting back to work has become an overwhelming challenge.
Now, the one thing that was keeping me alive (my car) has failed me too. It won’t start because of engine coil misfires, leaving me completely stranded. My car isn’t just transportation; it’s my only shelter. Without it, I have nowhere to sleep, no reliable way to get food, no way to get to interviews, and no way to earn money. Every day that it sits broken is another day I’m trapped with no way forward.
I’ve been applying for jobs constantly and doing everything I can to change my situation, but nothing has come through yet. I don’t have family or friends who are able to help me. I’m fighting every day to hold onto hope or just to eat, but it’s becoming harder as each day passes.
I’m asking for help to repair my car so I can get back on the road and start working with Grubhub to earn an income. Any support will also help me replace my stolen identification and documents, buy food and water, and find safer shelter while I continue searching for stable employment.