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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOn Being Homeless.
Actually I've been homeless since August, 2011. But back then, I had a couch upon which I could 'crash' etc. Me and my cats. I have four. Mama and her three babes. If I talk more of that I swear I'll start bawling here in the Des Moines Downtown Library ... and I'm not. gonna. do. that. now.
I found a safe warm place for my babies. And I'm now in a shelter. Thank ... everything ... Gods Goddesses Grandmothers Grandfathers Mom Becca ... I've got a warm bed in which to sleep at night.
I want here to say a hearty THANK YOU!!! to all of the churches and the volunteers and those blessed beautiful folks who come into a shelter and feed us. I feel ... oh gosh. It is difficult for me, not because I'm fortunate enough to still be employed etc. But more because so many persons who are here with me are just down on their luck, as am I. And there are some seriously crazy batshit need more help than a hot meal.
My apartment is available March 1. Me and my babies are gonna be there.
I will not forget my experience here. I'm loath to admit where I am, not because I'm embarrassed, simply because I don't want people to drive by as we smokers stand on the patio outside the shelter, gazing upon the buildings and lights of DSM downtown ... and
Looking up.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)and that you are able to live with your kids...............
Bluerthanblue
(13,669 posts)that you have found an apartment will be reunited with your kitties.
The only 'shame' that should ever be associated with homelessness is the fact that in this country of plenty and promise, it exists.
thanks for sharing this-
wishing you the best.
Phentex
(16,338 posts)I hope you will keep updating as you can.
Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)Best of luck to you and the Kittehs!
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)BanzaiBonnie
(3,621 posts)when it was offered to her.
I think of her and say a prayer.
bleever
(20,616 posts)for better and better days ahead!
niyad
(115,097 posts)may this be the start of much better things.
mdmc
(29,147 posts)emilyg
(22,742 posts)Remember Me
(1,532 posts)you get your own apartment. What a horrible time this must've been for you.
Stay safe, and sane. Things will get better yet.
unionworks
(3,574 posts)To you and kitties! Keep us updated!