SSDD_P2K

How appropriate

I live in NYC, where there are many people who are homeless. Your post made me extremely emotional because this hits close to home. I was not, nor have I ever been homeless, but someone very close to me has been close to homeless in the past.

That being said...

1) I want to know from your opinion what I can do to help those who are homeless. What's the most beneficial thing I can give to them or buy for them? If the number one thing is food, how can I assure them I haven't tampered with the food (as some homeless people have rejected food from me for this reason)?

2) When you were homeless, what helped you to keep going? How were you able to take life one step at a time, one day at a time? I'd imagine it took a toll on you psychologically, never mind physically.

3) Maybe this first question doesn't need answering, but did the actions of kindness from strangers help you remember that better times were coming? Did you hold on to a memento or something special (a key chain, coin, etc) as a memory to keep you comfortable when things got rough?

Thanks for taking the time out to answer me, if you get to my post. Congratulations on your success. You've come far and I hope to see and hear more of you from different places. Your story is inspiring, not just for those who are in the same situation you were in, but for people who are feeling down and need a reminder that better times are always on the way-- no matter how large or small that first step is.

Wow, are you me?

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