Cold, Hungry and Destitute.

[CincinnatiKid]

Thank you all for your various responses.
Being homeless at anytime would surely be devastating, but in the frigid temperatures alot of us are experiencing, would be life threatening.
Peace ✌

 

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[nomad 11]

I have seen enough in my days that it forces me to always try to never judge another without having first walked in their shoes. There are so many factors that can come into play it's often easy to sit on the outside trying to look in without so much as a clue. My father once told me that even a homeless street bum can teach you something of great value if only you will try to listen and learn. Many human beings can only be beaten down just so far before they can no longer get up without help. No way am I going to try to judge what kind of life beating they've suffered. I just wish the best for everyone.

to all of you that respond to this i can tell you first hand its easy for you to judge homeless people.do you know what its like to be beat down mentally and physically ?and be discriminated against for physical and mental limitations do you know what its like to have a nervous breaaaakdown ?twice? three times? yeah after the fact all the pills in this world cannot correct the damage it has done to my body.but who cares ?its my problem to deal with.do you think the government or the insurance companies or the corporations care about a little pee on like me.oh i was corrected the other day that a pee on ranks higher than a nobody so excuse me i am a nobody!so if you've experienced this you your self please let everybody else here know as i feel how much drive you have for life left in you.i'm not ashamed of it anymore.its not my fault this country or this world is screwed up i did my best and now i've all but given up.i do some metal detecting and its because it occupies my idle mind to keep from thinking doing myself in.so how many other cold hearted people want to throw their thoughts out there ? please dont hold back let us know-nomad

 

[nomad 11]

I have seen enough in my days that it forces me to always try to never judge another without having first walked in their shoes. There are so many factors that can come into play it's often easy to sit on the outside trying to look in without so much as a clue. My father once told me that even a homeless street bum can teach you something of great value if only you will try to listen and learn. Many human beings can only be beaten down just so far before they can no longer get up without help. No way am I going to try to judge what kind of life beating they've suffered. I just wish the best for everyone.

to all of you that respond to this i can tell you first hand its easy for you to judge homeless people.do you know what its like to be beat down mentally and physically ?and be discriminated against for physical and mental limitations do you know what its like to have a nervous breaaaakdown ?twice? three times? yeah after the fact all the pills in this world cannot correct the damage it has done to my body.but who cares ?its my problem to deal with.do you think the government or the insurance companies or the corporations care about a little pee on like me.oh i was corrected the other day that a pee on ranks higher than a nobody so excuse me i am a nobody!so if you've experienced this you your self please let everybody else here know as i feel how much drive you have for life left in you.i'm not ashamed of it anymore.its not my fault this country or this world is screwed up i did my best and now i've all but given up.i do some metal detecting and its because it occupies my idle mind to keep from thinking doing myself in.so how many other cold hearted people want to throw their thoughts out there ? please dont hold back let us know-nomad

 

[Msbeepbeep]

If you truly need help in this city there are plenty of places where it is provided free. They go out seeking homeless people to bring them in out if the cold.
I give money to the VA and Salvation Army and a Local shelter, but not so much hand outs on the street.
There is a guy that was shipped here from Boston years back that asks for hand outs. He now dresses better than most of the people he is begging money from and has held up a sign saying he needs a million dollars.

 

[releventchair]

to all of you that respond to this i can tell you first hand its easy for you to judge homeless people.do you know what its like to be beat down mentally and physically ?and be discriminated against for physical and mental limitations do you know what its like to have a nervous breaaaakdown ?twice? three times? yeah after the fact all the pills in this world cannot correct the damage it has done to my body.but who cares ?its my problem to deal with.do you think the government or the insurance companies or the corporations care about a little pee on like me.oh i was corrected the other day that a pee on ranks higher than a nobody so excuse me i am a nobody!so if you've experienced this you your self please let everybody else here know as i feel how much drive you have for life left in you.i'm not ashamed of it anymore.its not my fault this country or this world is screwed up i did my best and now i've all but given up.i do some metal detecting and its because it occupies my idle mind to keep from thinking doing myself in.so how many other cold hearted people want to throw their thoughts out there ? please dont hold back let us know-nomad

I choose to keep goin rather than quit. No the insurance companies don't want to spend anything they don't have to.
I been ordered out of a previous home and stayed in a friends unfinished basement. That's fine and good. Served it's purpose.
Been fired after being wheeled out of a shop and put in a drugged coma for weeks costing much cognizance.
Most time now in a wheelchair but I refuse to quit or blame anyone but myself for where I am.
Paying a mortgage again and fighting winter with a smile.
True peons and nobodies with a nickles equity are ahead of many.
I guarantee if you look there is always someone worse off than yourself.
I got drive. May not go as far as it did but by gosh it goes...Simple triumphs and simple pleasures. That's enough. Heck I can even dress myself again. By trying and not quitting.

 

[Limitool]

1. People in need should be helped.
2. I have seen so many news reports about the hucksters who are not needy who stand with the signs and make more money than me that I have become skeptical.
3. Hence I only provide help to ones that I can verify.
4. Iffn I was in need I would show up at T_H's house with a case of 22lrs.

I'll feed ya, water ya and house ya for a week for 2 bricks of LR'S. And another month for a case of .22 mags!!!!

 

[Peyton Manning]

yeah but he has palm trees

 

[Helix]

Myself being in the firewood business, sad to say I have gotten calls like " I can't pay my heating bill can you hook me up"... My reply would be. OK come over and help me for a few hours and I will give you a facecord.. You can always tell the real deal from the Suckers....

 

[Peyton Manning]

if anyone doesn't want to work neither let him eat

 

[Peyton Manning]

I would make it to a hospital in key west though, might as well be warm

 

[Helix]

No disrespect to homeless or anyone but. Addiction problems stem from deep down primitive instinct of more.. For the last 40,000 years we do what we needed to do what ever to survivor.. MORE, MORE , MORE I need it to insure my survival. Then in the last 4,000 years it has gotten easy... So easy today, thus a addiction problem, you can get all you want. My point is how can you blame a person for being Human?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Hard to hold down a job (or even apply for one) if you're mentally ill. No one is going to hire someone who comes across as unstable or odd. Also, would you hire someone who shows up for a job interview in dirty clothes or smelled bad? I doubt it.

 

[Peyton Manning]

with the kids?

 

[Limitool]

Hard to hold down a job (or even apply for one) if you're mentally ill.

Ahhh bull... I held my job for 31 years for an auto assembly plant... and everyday I was told I was nuts (probably was). But it can be done!!!!!! The only boss now is ME.

 

[slink]

There are millions of americans right now 1 bad day from being homeless.Its not lazy or mentally ill people its hard working people struggling for whatever reason.Under employeed medical issues or just plain bad luck.There are very educated people working 3 entry level jobs because thats all they can find.A serious medical issue can wipe out a lifes saving even with decent insurance.Sure some people are dependant dishonest addicted but not all.Some detectorist leave hole unfilled leave trash and other bad habits.It doesnt mean all us of do.As for me I help who I can when I can if I get scammed sometimes dont matter to me because the ones didnt scam me were worth it and if I really needed it would not have been giving in the 1st place.Wake up everyday be greatful for what you have because things can change very quick

 

[DeepseekerADS]

There are millions of americans right now 1 bad day from being homeless.Its not lazy or mentally ill people its hard working people struggling for whatever reason.

You CERTAINLY have a point there my friend!!!

 

[wainzoid]

Sadly it happens. I agree I see all these comercials on tv asking for U.S. citizens to help people over seas and in other countries. I'm not saying helping these people is wrong but seriously there are people in our own country we should be worrying about helping first. Just my opinion

When you sponser one of those foreign kids you get a pic of them to hang on your fridge. Id sooner help a neighbor.

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

I have to jump in here. WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY = PERIOD

I will make allowances on that, certainly have to.

But if a person is reasonably healthy, sane, and "alive" in thought, anything is possible.

I will not go deeply into family history, but I was essentially born homeless. I went to 18 different schools before finishing high school. NO SOB STORIES HERE!

The result? I NEVER stood on a corner holding signs. I did always look for work, even as a 6 year old, picked up pop bottles, stole apples and corn from farmers' fields. Joined the army for the free education - I knew that education would set me free. Because I had NOTHING - I have no hometown, no lifelong friends. But I ended my education with 5 degrees and a 40 year career in construction engineering.

I had thirst and hunger, and I am deeply disturbed by the professional homeless with no thought ever of fulfilling personal obligations.

Many choose that, "homeless" as a preference.

I'm not snobbish - just a realist. I came out, and barring emotional, psychological, and physical disabilities = ANYONE CAN SUCCEED IN AMERICA TODAY.

Sorry for the rant, sometimes I am disgusted!

I, too have had a tough life. My story is different of course, but I decided to live by that saying
"WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY" To carry myself out of the "pitty mode" onto reality.
Sure, everyone has depression times (even if they don't want to admit it) I have done astonishing things for myself instead of giving up. AND happy that I did push myself.
I had good people cross my path who helped me... and I chose to thrive. AS ANYONE CAN...
Mental illness is different, but I have a cousin with serious mental ******ation... HE WORKS, and HAS worked at the same place for over 15 yrs. HE pays for his own car ins, and phone ect... He can not live alone and needs to be looked after, however, he has motivation... more than some of these beggars.

 

[outdoorfunblonde]

Some may need help but it would be interesting to see if some of the ones out saying they need money have cellphones.

I saw something on TV where a guy was on a city bus. He was begging, saying his mother was ill and he needs money.
He was telling people his (fake) story, and then, all of a sudden, his phone rings!!
The man tells the caller "I told you not to call me when I'm working"
LOL
Then, the other commuters were saying to each other...
"man, did you see the kind of phone he has?? So much nicer than mine"
I know people have bad times and need help. But, the liars and thieves are the ones who worry me.
I'm not rich, and don't have a lot to spare. Can't afford to be taken by someone like this.
I help with my time and physical abilities to the elderly, mostly. Money only to Food Bank and childrens shelters.

 

[JunkShopFiddler]

I was pumping gas at a convenience store on a busy highway when a woman about 35 walked up to me and said something like, "Sir, my husband is very abusive and my daughter and I have finally decided to run, can you help us out and buy us some gas?". So I says, "Sure, pull in behind me and we'll fill you up on my credit card". Then her attitude changed quick and she said with a sneer, "Can't you just give me twenty bucks?" So I pulled over to watch and she eventually waked around behind the store to a pickup truck that was way nicer then my Subaru that has 340,000 miles and a cracked windshield. And inside the truck was three other 30 year old women, all dolled up for a night on the town.