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When I was homeless
yamshark Started conversation May 6, 2005
When I was homeless, there were no bill pressures, no tv licence pressures, no benefits/wages going wrong pressures. Okay twas a bit cold at night but at least I knew what tomorrow was bringing (and I lost weight). So what if I had to do crappy agency work so as I could eat. Least I was outside and only had food to spend money on?!?!?!
One night I got awoken by ikkle fox-cubs nipping at my coat (used it as a blanket) and ruck-sack (pillow) ahhhhh. Scared 'em when I awoke but what the hey. Their Mum would circle me most evenings to keep an eye on me and sit a distance away and wait for me to make a move.
I would be up with the dawn and asleep when the sun was (though I did do a bit of moon-gazing at times). Not always working I still never begged for money.
Main problem was the drunks (bless 'em 
) and the addicts (bless 'em ) [and I'm not bein' sarcastic!] would always be a bit to close for my comfort. Well I guess it was (is) worse for them.
Maybe give a thought or two when the next person tries to sell you a Big Issue or ask for money. They're not all gonna spend their money on drugs y'know. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE AND/OR YOUR NEWSPAPERS!!!
Many (probably most if not all) suffer from varying mental health problems and personality disorders. Give 'em a break. And, again, DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE. (esp about mental health issues. Listen to the people who KNOW about such things ie NOT YOUR TABLOIDS et al).
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