When I was 28, I went and lived on the street in New York. I did this in the winter and I left because I kept getting institutionalized. I was surprised by the consistent generosity and assistance that other people living on the street would give me. It was very cold and very hard, but more terrible things happened to me in my hometown than ever happened when I was on the street.
However, I think that homeless people often face horrible challenges. Many don't have the ability to socialize, are struggling with mental issues and substance abuse issues, and don't have any way to take advantage of social programs. Also, I spent some time in Boston throughout this period of time and found there were far fewer resources there.
Denver looks like a pretty good place to be homeless, but there are lots of people out there all over the country, and the world, who don't have the advantages OP did.
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When I was 28, I went and lived on the street in New York. I did this in the winter and I left because I kept getting institutionalized. I was surprised by the consistent generosity and assistance that other people living on the street would give me. It was very cold and very hard, but more terrible things happened to me in my hometown than ever happened when I was on the street.
However, I think that homeless people often face horrible challenges. Many don't have the ability to socialize, are struggling with mental issues and substance abuse issues, and don't have any way to take advantage of social programs. Also, I spent some time in Boston throughout this period of time and found there were far fewer resources there.
Denver looks like a pretty good place to be homeless, but there are lots of people out there all over the country, and the world, who don't have the advantages OP did.
I admire this project a lot, though. Good work.
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