Ever been homeless?

[Golem_3]

well,... I am.

Got evicted.
After a year (yes, a full 12 months) of pure fuckin hell (the worst time in my life).
Moved to about 2 or 3 different locations.
I'm now being evicted.
Yes,... I tried that already. The state will not provide me with benefits.
Family doesn't give a fuck about me.
They'd rather see me suffer and lose everything than for me to succeed.
I've applied to just about every job you can think of.
Gone to thousands of job interviews, dressed to the nines.
Nothing.
I even worked a minimum wage gig (making $6 an hour).
It served a very minimal purpose, that is until I lost my car and apartment.
Had to walk 2.5 miles to work every night.
In the dark, pitch-black woods.
Fast-forward to now.
I'm gonna meet with a case-worker so that I can stay in a shelter.
I've never lived in a shelter. I'm not even sure what to expect.

[Golem_3]

hi everybody.

Right now, I'm at an (almost) apartment-like place. Its a building thats used to shelter people that are waiting for the "next level".
At the very least its a private room that has a bathroom, but they don't allow anyone to bring food into the room.
Security is very tight here.
I have free access to the internet (thank god).
It took me over 14 hours of waiting before me & my wife got temporary placement.

Right now, I'm applying for jobs. But, the only problem is... I don't have an address.

[Rage_Proletaire]

Golem_3 said:

hi everybody.

Right now, I'm at an (almost) apartment-like place. Its a building thats used to shelter people that are waiting for the "next level".
At the very least its a private room that has a bathroom, but they don't allow anyone to bring food into the room.
Security is very tight here.
I have free access to the internet (thank god).
It took me over 14 hours of waiting before me & my wife got temporary placement.

Right now, I'm applying for jobs. But, the only problem is... I don't have an address.

When I first struck out on my own, I used to have to fill in blank spaces on applications with anything I could think of. I don't recall if I ever faked my own address, but many times I had to use a little imagination (but not much) when it came to using former friends and such as references, and some of their info I'd have to fake. Might want to consider using your former address; I doubt employers these days will send acceptance letters via snail mail.

Although, you may want to get a P.O. Box asap, provided you can afford it. Made things immensly easier for me when I was couch-surfing.

[kifaru]

When you gonna hit me back? I might have an idea for you.

Golem_3 said:

hi everybody.

Right now, I'm at an (almost) apartment-like place. Its a building thats used to shelter people that are waiting for the "next level".
At the very least its a private room that has a bathroom, but they don't allow anyone to bring food into the room.
Security is very tight here.
I have free access to the internet (thank god).
It took me over 14 hours of waiting before me & my wife got temporary placement.

Right now, I'm applying for jobs. But, the only problem is... I don't have an address.

[Death is Drunk]

I was but can't help I was a little kid then. I'm so sorry to hear this I can't imagine the uncertainty.

[PURPLE PILL BABIES]

I have no idea what to say but until I can think of it, I will say try to find happiness in your mind even in your situation bc I heard someone say you have a wife....some ppl have to go through shit like this all alone and as Kat Williams said "no matter what your mate put you through, at least you got some motherfucking body to walk through this shit with"! Peace/Wisdom and good luck brother!

[Daoud]

All strength & power. I've got your back, the best to you & your wife. I will try to contact & help you directly.

[Nadira_Akila]

Golem you and your wife hang in there. I know your plight. I really really do. Just keep in mind that this is temporary and push your way through the other bullshit like the social workers wanting you to give blood to get a little bit of help etc, being in a shelter...its all an illusion. Push past it, band together with your wife as Ro was saying. That's so important. You two have each other just don't let the stress make you turn on each other. Negative entities would love for you two to not even have each other to depend on. Sounds crazy but I believe this. I'm praying for you and though its rough out here right now we live in an abundant world there is more than enough resources for everyone. You and your wife will get what you need. TRUST.

Peace&Blessings
Nadira

[lyfenlyn]

Have I ever been homeless? Try half my adult life. Shelters twice while in trade school, couch surfing, and a few nights on the street itself. I spent the first 4 years homeless when I moved to FLA. I aint proud that I have spent at least 20 years of my life without my own, but it is what it is. Underemployement is a mutha. Being retrained didn't do SHIT for me. If no one will hire you what difference does it make what you are certified in?

I lost my job in June and by the grace of god because I resigned my lease I got crazy breaks on my rent for two months. I only had to pay $29 one month and $229 the second. Now I have to go back on the grind of agencies that help with rent and utilities to get the rent paid again, and the light bill caught up so I don't get cut the fuck off. I get unemployment, but it's just enough. I'm going to be leaving this godforssaken city in a month for something else. I need to get out of here so bad I can spit! Finding the places that have 3 months free and small deposits are all I am banking on to be able to move. Living with strangers has always turned out to be a nightmare for me. I know what you are going through. I aint gonna say well look on the bright side at least you got a shelter to stay @. Cause they are full like a muthaphukka because of the econemy. I know how hard it can be being in that spot and how people treat you. ALL TOO WELL. I have no family either that I could call to help me out either. A friend here and there for a few nights would be all I could come up with.

[The L. is good for you]

Bless you. I've done the shelter thing, but in a relatively mild area, so it wasn't horrible despite lack of privacy and donation-thieving shelter administrators. Fortunately I had a car to help me relocate my things. Do you at least have storage for your belongings? I don't know if this will help much, but if you have any skills that you think you could freelance you might find some gigs on elance.com, ifreelance.com, or even liveperson.com
Some folks can make a little extra change in this economy with those.
I'll be envisioning some breaks for you and yours. I know it's got to be difficult to go through something like this in NY.
You'll make it through this despite the neglect of your fam.