homelessness.

In 2 weeks I will be homeless, I will be without a place to sleep, and place to find warmth. I have no money and no food.
It's going to be a cold winter this year I hear, and I hear your first winter outside is always the hardest, and when the next winter comes along you will atelast know of some options.
I can blame my homelessness on everything, from drugs, booze, and the choices I make/made in my life. I got to the point where I lost faith, and hope in myself.
I know the days, they are coming quick. It is already December, can u belive that?
I have made some plans, in what I am going to do.
I'm not going to tell anyone here at school what I am going to do, I pack things to keep me warm, and bottles of water and mix all my protien powder togerther(choclate n vanila) in a walmart bag or somethng insted of taking up room of those big jugs.
I dont have to much winter gear, just hoodys and a cheapy comforter.
I havn't realy scoped out my city yet for places to sleep, or sheds to sleep in. I did check out that there is a shelter/mission home about 20 so miles from me, and I have my skateboard so maybe I can get there in 5 hours or so.
I have my school back pack, nothing like a hiking back back. It have room for computer and books. Dont know if I will bring cloths or not, maybe just tripple my layers before I leave.
I not scared of what is to happen. I have been off of drugs and booze for a little over 3 weeks now. I really have to stay sober, I don't want to be a bum, i'd much rather be a hobo and stay in search of work.
thats all i got to say right now

 

Hey D's, hang in there brother. I know it sounds cheesy but sometimes all we can do is grab hold and hang on.

I'm not familiar with Alabama but MOST anywhere in the world you can find shelters, soup kitchens, clothing giveaways, etc.

I know you have been clean for three weeks but it IS possible to get into a rehab through government funding. It would provide a roof over your head, three square meals a day and also counseling towards options for when you get out. Many rehabs have 'post treatment' plans that include halfway houses or recovery houses for extended periods of time.

Shoot me a PM and I can tell you the simple process that we have here in PA. I'm certain that Alabama has the same or similar methods. (I filled out paperwork and was in rehab by the end of the week)

Also, if you feel comfortable with the idea, you can shoot me a PM with your location and I'll do some online research for options in your area. Two heads are better than one, right?

I admire your attitude towards this.

Please be well

 

^ This sounds like a first-rate idea. I wish that I had something more to offer the discussion, but dealing with homelessness is so far beyond my ken that I'd be a hindrance more than anything. Just be glad you live in the south-- it just hit our daytime high of -15C, and it is going to get much colder yet.

I wish you the best of luck, and much strength.

 

Thanks,

It's just hard to accept this. Like really hard to accept this.

 

Wish I could help ....been down in the gutters myself,,, my friend.
Sometimes u or anyone can be down in the gutters and still have a roof over yer head.
A positive attitude, first and foremost.
The rest just falls into place, I think.
Good luck.

P.S.....I'll send ya tobacco money next post... lolz.

 

Ive been homeless before. shitty titties.


but there was a silver lining.. i came to appreciate having a bed to sleep in, a place to live. i dont take those things for granted anymore. also i no longer do stupid things that got me kicked out