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I’ve Been Unhoused. It Could Happen to You. Let’s Stop Criminalizing It. (truthout.org)

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I am going to be living in my car starting in just a few days, and it is terrifying imagining all the ways that a single encounter with the police could destroy what’s left of my life. America, and my state in particular, is incredibly hostile to its own people, in such a staggering array of different ways that it can be hard to fully appreciate at times. We live in a bad country, run by bad people.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Get a gym membership if you can. Gives you access to a shower, something to do during the day and possible social interactions.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

The YMCA, at least around here, offers an income-based sliding-scale membership fee as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Best of luck, I hope your fortunes will turn soon.