If you’ve ever been homeless I want to hear your story

About 4 years ago, I lived in a hostal for 5 months. It was okay, especially as I could get the vegetarian breakfast at the local Morrisons but it also had its drawbacks. Someone puked in the toilet room and didn't clear it up, I was away from family, the internet didn't really allow for streaming and I was just in the one room all day. So glad to have my own place now. :) Thankyou Jesus.

Few years after high school I tried to start a new life in Dallas. Had everything I owned in my truck and trailer. Lived in hotel for few days till had no more money for food. Made me much better with money and disciplined. Will make you a better person.

Worked my way through college (unlikely now) without scholarship, financial aid, student loans or help from home. Graduated with $32 in my pocket and a full tank of gas in my truck. Started a job in January in Wisconsin and lived in the truck in the parking lot of work for 9 days until I got my first paycheck. Was able to put a deposit down on a shithole studio apartment and pay for a couple nights in a dive hotel where the rooms on either side were rented by the hour.

In the end? My only worry was really that someone would see where I was getting up in the middle of the night and taking a leak in the snow. I actually had it pretty good... full showers in the plant so I was clean.

I can honestly say that I have what I have because I earned it.

You been through a lot

I hopped from couch to couch in my early 20s. I was severely depressed and quite nonfunctional.

Wow! That's incredible.

lilnocandycanes

I had a similar experience. I was 18 going to night school (adult education) to get diploma. I was homeless as well, sleeping in my friend's sister's garage. Working in the day and going to night school until I got my diploma but didn't join the army until 4 years later

That's horrible. 😞 Thank god I've never been.

And you made it through.