Homelessness
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Minnesota
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Homelessness
The good news today is that I am no longer in debt. The bad news is that I believe I will wind up homeless. Instead of complaining about it, no one wants to hear a person whine, I will look at the positive aspects of my upcoming new lifestyle:
1. I will lose weight: Since I won't have anything to eat anymore I will finally slim down again. I heard you can live off of your body fat as well, so I'm set in that department.
2. I can travel the world aimlessly like it's a real-life Legend of Zelda: Now that I'm not tied down to living in one place I am free to travel wherever I want (by foot). I love traveling, maybe I can see fascinating places I've never been to before like Delaware.
3. I will be even more commited to sobriety: Drinking/drugs got me into this situation so I finally understand that I should avoid them for the rest of my life. If someone is gracious enough to give me some money I will not spend it on booze, I'll buy food or something.
4. There is always the Plymouth Library to seek shelter: I am at the Plymouth Library right now actually. It's really cool they got bathrooms, water fountains, and computers with internet access. And for once I'm not sweating vodka and watching Yes, Dear episodes on Youtube like I usually am when I'm at the Plymouth Library.
So now that I put a positive spin on homelessness it won't be so bad. Being pessimistic won't solve anything. They say you can live 30 days without food. Well I guess prepare for my funeral sometime in mid-July.
1. I will lose weight: Since I won't have anything to eat anymore I will finally slim down again. I heard you can live off of your body fat as well, so I'm set in that department.
2. I can travel the world aimlessly like it's a real-life Legend of Zelda: Now that I'm not tied down to living in one place I am free to travel wherever I want (by foot). I love traveling, maybe I can see fascinating places I've never been to before like Delaware.
3. I will be even more commited to sobriety: Drinking/drugs got me into this situation so I finally understand that I should avoid them for the rest of my life. If someone is gracious enough to give me some money I will not spend it on booze, I'll buy food or something.
4. There is always the Plymouth Library to seek shelter: I am at the Plymouth Library right now actually. It's really cool they got bathrooms, water fountains, and computers with internet access. And for once I'm not sweating vodka and watching Yes, Dear episodes on Youtube like I usually am when I'm at the Plymouth Library.
So now that I put a positive spin on homelessness it won't be so bad. Being pessimistic won't solve anything. They say you can live 30 days without food. Well I guess prepare for my funeral sometime in mid-July.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Hi Suic, Welcome, well im glad you have a positive side, that will definately be a plus point and well done for putting your time to good use, you will make it through this and you will be a stronger and better person. Being out of debt is the best thing, I am in debt way more than I can ever pay back, (i am unemployed) for 10 years now, and those debt collectors hound you, day after day, would make anyone want to drink! So well done on being debt free. Keep posting, let us know how u are doing.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA.
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The Salvation Army can help. They have a housing program and an addiction program. Then there are food stamps and maybe some housing assistance like the General Relief program the have here in CA.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Central NY
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Yoy can find an AA meeting on the internet or explain why.....
"Right now I don't even have the means of getting to a meeting anymore."
But....
"2. I can travel the world aimlessly like it's a real-life Legend of Zelda: Now that I'm not tied down to living in one place I am free to travel wherever I want (by foot). I love traveling, maybe I can see fascinating places I've never been to before like Delaware."
(things that make me go mmmmm....)
Larrylive
"Right now I don't even have the means of getting to a meeting anymore."
But....
"2. I can travel the world aimlessly like it's a real-life Legend of Zelda: Now that I'm not tied down to living in one place I am free to travel wherever I want (by foot). I love traveling, maybe I can see fascinating places I've never been to before like Delaware."
(things that make me go mmmmm....)
Larrylive
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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If you call the AA hotline, most places might send somebody to come and get you and take you to a meeting.
Don't be so depressed about the future and your "end date"... the funny thing is I've been thinking along those lines lately too. I got some money, but it will run out & who knows after that... But I'm trying to just take it day at a time (like AA, yeah, I know, I know) so that I enjoy each day some at least.
Have hope & hang on in there,
TB
Don't be so depressed about the future and your "end date"... the funny thing is I've been thinking along those lines lately too. I got some money, but it will run out & who knows after that... But I'm trying to just take it day at a time (like AA, yeah, I know, I know) so that I enjoy each day some at least.
Have hope & hang on in there,
TB
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Hey Joey - spend some time on this website - it's mainly focused on CA. but it has some nationwide links and useful information
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hey suic - Do you have any resources at all? (Car, money, friends, family?) I would call the nearest Salvation Army and just see what kind of resources they have.
I'm glad you seem to have a sense of humor about this - I just feel for you.
I'm glad you seem to have a sense of humor about this - I just feel for you.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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OK miraculously it turns out I'm not homeless, yet, came frighteningly close and it's still a possibility down the road. Just gotta stay sober, pray to find a job, and hope things improve. Thank you all for your support, going through a really difficult time and it means the world to me. I'll keep coming back to this website.
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There are many D&A treatment facilities throughout the country to help get you back on your feet. I suggest contacting the County Mh/MR/D&A where you currently live. There are also many medicaid funded facilities, non-profit shelters, etc. Do some research online. Worst case scenario, look up Hogar Crea. You may need to get a bus ticket to a different state but Hogar Crea does not require money or insurance - plus, it is a long term program. Not for everyone but it is out there if you need it.
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Originally Posted by suic 
OK miraculously it turns out I'm not homeless, yet, came frighteningly close and it's still a possibility down the road. Just gotta stay sober, pray to find a job, and hope things improve. Thank you all for your support, going through a really difficult time and it means the world to me. I'll keep coming back to this website.
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Happy to see you are positive about your situation...
Cleaning up wreckage caused by our drug alcohol abuse is difficult, but with a postive attitude, you will get through it...
Sending strength your way...
Missy
Cleaning up wreckage caused by our drug alcohol abuse is difficult, but with a postive attitude, you will get through it...
Sending strength your way...
Missy
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