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Homeless and scared

The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

Homeless and scared

Hi.

It's been a while since I've been here. I feel scared and can't sleep. I'm sorry.

I'm currently homeless.

It's scary living from day to day not knowing what the day will bring or what the future will look like. I left a dangerous family situation to end up in a pretty awful shelter. At first I was glad to have a roof but after a few weeks of being surrounded by violence and drugs it wears you down. My social worker ended up getting me a motel on Friday, but I can only stay here a week. But she has pushed an application into temporary housing which I'm viewing today, which I'll hopefully be moving in on Friday if it goes according to plan.

The situation has me so scared. I hate the unknown. I don't know when and if I'll get permanent accommodation. Its so hard. Life seems so uncertain when you don't have a place to call home.

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PowderfingerSenior Contributor

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Hi,

I have been homeless and lived on the streets. I cannot say much as I am doing it very tough right now.

What I can say is that you are fortunate. If you can get this temporary housing, please take it. I know right up until the current times, it is aboslutely rare as hens teeth. I now work in the homeless sector. I know just how tough it is to even get a foot in the door. The problem has grown so much to astronomical proportions that many just no lonher have a choice. Not saying it is not rough for you or you shouldnt be feeling, just saying, push for this housing as much as possible. You can get on your feet as much as you can and find something better down the track if you are not happy.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur I’m really sorry to hear how bad things have been for you, and still are.

I have been homeless. I know how scared you are feeling. No one should have to feel this way.

I really hope the temporary housing comes through for you.

Life is uncertain, and a place to call home is a basic need.

We care about you @The-red-centaur . Sending 💚💚💚

Just tagging @Bunniekins

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@Maggie @The-red-centaur Hey Maggie and The-red-centaur. Thank you for tagging me Maggie. I too have been homeless. Hugs and hugs little one. We are all thinking of you and wishing your situation changes quickly. Love peaxxx

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Powderfinger I'm sorry you're doing it tough. I read your thread but had no idea what to say. Hang in there. I hope it shifts soon for you.

@Maggie thank you.

@Bunniekins hey mumma pea thanks.



I feel a bit better this morning. I see my psychologist this morning and I'm hoping to speak my case manager too. Then looking at the place this arvo. I really hope it's nice and suitable, the units are new, but having a disability I have to make sure it fits my needs, of is adaptable to them at least. Fingers crossed.

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur We will be thinking of you this afternoon. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur Please let us all know how you go today. Will be thinking of you and keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you. Love you hunny. peaxxx

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Maggie @Bunniekins the unit was ok. I'm moving in on Friday.

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur that is great news. It would be the best news I have in a long while. Love peaxx

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur I’m really pleased for you. Just before Christmas as well. Things might be looking up for you. 💙💙💙💙

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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Moving today is exciting. Though waking up at 0230 was not part of the plan.

I'm looking at buying a house now. I received some compo from the government this week from when I was violently attacked and sexual assaulted. So I'm gonna use the money as a deposit. I never dreamed about buying but the way private rentals are here repayments on a loan are cheaper than rent. I just hope the bank gives me a loan because my only income is my DSP.

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