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Have you ever been Homeless ? (50s)

More and more people are struggling these days.
I was homeless for about 4 months in the late 90's. Had alcohol problems.
Set up a tent in the hills surrounding Perth.
Used to visit the Soup Kitchen in Fremantle.
No home, no job, No money, no hope.
Very disheartening when society ignores one.
If you watch people walk past a homeless person, the majority avert their eyes.
They do realise that at the stroke of a pen, there goes your job, your Mortgage payments, your home, your self esteem, your reason for living.
So many people are living on the edge of the Abyss, a slight tremor will make the foundation crumble and many people will fall to their demise
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senghenydd · M
Hello Gusman how did you make it back did family put you back on your feet no doubt kicking the habit helped, never been homeless myself but there was a time when I suddenly stopped and thought out plans to steer myself in the right direction, friends in the past have taken similar routes to the one you took and now they aren't here among us anymore. More must certainly be done, British Government have promised to get everyone off the Streets of Great Britain within ten years.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@senghenydd I had no family. I was alone in a city 4000 km's from my hometown.
Sheer determination got me back on my feet. I was sick of being an alcoholic and homeless.
I looked at those attending the soup kitchens and the majority of them had no hope in their eyes. I did not want to end up like that.
The Governments will not do as they promise.
Here in Australia we have the Minister for housing making a private statement. saying the poor have only themselves to blame. Why should we help them.
senghenydd · M
@Gusman Yes I understand you had no family that's a real shame that's what families are for and you could see the way things would of gone and turned it around good for you. Governments are all the same that statement from the current British Government they pledge to get all homeless off the streets of Great Britain none of the present government will be in office in ten years time even I can see it's a gag.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@senghenydd Bob Hawke, Australian Prime Minister said the same thing 20 years ago. There are four times more homeless people now.
Politicians lie to get elected or to remain elected. Scum of the Earth
senghenydd · M
@Gusman It's been great talking to you.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@senghenydd Likewise, bye now