Staying alive on the street can get ridiculously expensive, fast. Without a fridge, a stove to cook, or anywhere safe to leave your stuff, even grabbing a basic meal becomes an everyday battle.
And that’s barely scratching the surface.
In a recent online discussion, currently and formerly homeless — along with advocates who work with them — cleared some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Hundreds chimed in with some harsh reality checks — like losing a job offer simply because one has nowhere to shower before an interview. Or being denied a basic bank account because there is no physical address.
