ever been homeless???

[supermanlives]

just curious how many members been homeless before.? ever been to a shelter? food kitchen? . i was a few times as a youth and wont ever forget it. i didnt like food kitchens and shelters much as they wanna talk about god. no thanks i will sleeep outside thanks anyhow.you really think i wanna sit through atleast an hour listening to you ramble about your great god while i am hungry. really? i wouldnt want to be homeless now at my older age. here in san diego we have record numbers of homeless.

 

[Stoner4Life]

I lived in a '72 ford maverick on the streets of NYC for 2 months, does that count? aside from that I've never done the homeless shelter/soup kitchen thing myself.......

during that 2 months I was able to move some drugs I had access (credit/fronted) to, it kept me gassed up, 2-3 slices of pizza a day and my personal drug of choice in hand.

glad to see you've persevered bro, Darwinism @ it's finest.

 

[krunchbubble]

Sure have -
My best friend who just died let me crash on his couch for a few months. While I lived there I got a job as the manager of a Hydro Store and head growing consultant at three cannabis clubs. Was able to get a 4500 sq ft house, thanks to my boy and letting me save cash...

 

[GET MO]

yep, for bout 3 months I slept in my car. It was kinda off n on 50/50 car n a couple womans spots tho, Didnt do the shelter thing, hustled my own money maccin n pushin then it was livin in hotels till I got a spot.

 

[huligun]

When I first come to the USA i only had the clothes on my back. The US helped some but that is a huge machine. I inherited a couple houses from my brother but the US government tried to take them. Thank god that didn't happen. There is a huge Colombian community in Southern California but they were too close to what got my brothers murdered and I couldn't let them know about me. What was left of my family stayed in low rent motels until we got on our feet. I assumed I lost my inheritance and won a scholarship at USC. That took care of me until I got my real estate back. Fortunately my brothers straight assets were proven before I graduated USC. For a year I worried for my family and myself for a place to live and execution by the mob. It was very stressful but I laugh looking back. I am still alive fuckers.

 

[RetroGrow]

just curious how many members been homeless before.? ever been to a shelter? food kitchen? . i was a few times as a youth and wont ever forget it. i didnt like food kitchens and shelters much as they wanna talk about god. no thanks i will sleeep outside thanks anyhow.you really think i wanna sit through atleast an hour listening to you ramble about your great god while i am hungry. really? i wouldnt want to be homeless now at my older age. here in san diego we have record numbers of homeless.

Funny how the "free" food comes with the god propaganda......a price for everything.

 

[krunchbubble]

When I first come to the USA i only had the clothes on my back. The US helped some but that is a huge machine. I inherited a couple houses from my brother but the US government tried to take them. Thank god that didn't happen. There is a huge Colombian community in Southern California but they were too close to what got my brothers murdered and I couldn't let them know about me. What was left of my family stayed in low rent motels until we got on our feet. I assumed I lost my inheritance and won a scholarship at USC. That took care of me until I got my real estate back. Fortunately my brothers straight assets were proven before I graduated USC. For a year I worried for my family and myself for a place to live and execution by the mob. It was very stressful but I laugh looking back. I am still alive fuckers.

Were you the dude that had the scatter with your family, after they found your brother in pieces on your front porch?

 

[huligun]

Were you the dude that had the scatter with your family, after they found your brother in pieces on your front porch?

Yes they put my brothers on my mothers porch. Because I was clean of the business and had connections selling art we were fast track out of Colombia same day.

 

[krunchbubble]

Yes the put my brothers on my mothers porch. Because I was clean of the business and had connections selling art we were fast track out of Colombia same day.

Ya, that story got to me....

Had something similar happen to me, not family, but close too, sometimes the game gets crazy....

 

[Blaz3]

I have been..more than once..and will happily admit it.I have also lived MANY months,back to back,without electricity.So believe me,I have been through some shit...

I feel that experiences like this,help give people a sense of empathy for their fellow man..I feel this prevents you from being a self absorbed,arrogant piece of shit later in life..and for that Im grateful.

Many People who are born with a silver spoon up their ass,dont really develop a sense of empathy to those around them,and go through life thinking the world revolves around them..

While your down,it seems youll never get back up..it seems hopeless,and we let the negativity cloud our entire mind...but take it from me,I have been down and out,and here I am,back up again..so there is always hope my brothers.

 

[TribalSeeds]

Yes, I have. If my crop fails I will be again. Cheers!

 

[GanjaAL]

I find it funny how people complain about hearing about someone sharing their faith while giving you free food and shelter. I find that odd... but hey... you do not have to go there for help. I know for me... while I was homeless I lived in a mens home and one of the requirments was to go to church and look for a job... needless to say it helped and am a better man for it... also have a great wife and kids because of it. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

[Treetroit City]

Yes, I have. If my crop fails I will be again. Cheers!

Best of luck on that crop!!!

 

[OrganicOzarks]

My best friend talks about being homeless when he was younger.

I always cry because I am laughing so hard.

Having humor about such a crappy situation is amazing.

 

[floralheart]

thakfully no.

mostly through the charity of family. doing pretty damn well now. even so. this isn't the most stable time or place in history.

 

[Hydro-Soil]

If you go homeless, the weather is REALLY nice in Burbank for most of the year.

Went homeless while my wife and I were both employed at full time jobs. Spent 5 months living out of our car, 9yr old boy and 2 cats. Spent 3 months camping in the Angeles Nat. forest (Only supposed to be allowed 30 days each year... but we managed) and commuting to Burbank for work.

When it got cold, we moved into a housing situation in Compton. Woah! Never experienced such ignorance in my life. Wow.

Finally had enough saved up to move out of the city and get a crappy place for a while.


While we were still homeless, I had back pain and went through hospital for a few days. When they went to release me they asked me if I had help at 'home' and could get around. When I told them I was homeless they didn't believe me. "But you're so CLEAN!" they said.

"Yeah...... and do you have any idea how much WORK that takes!?"

The stories the nurses told me about other 'homeless' folks that had come through there were truly disgusting.

I'd sooner trust someone who's been homeless and worked their way back than someone who's never missed a meal.

Stay Safe!

Edit: My kid was fed, bathed and wearing clean clothes... every day for school. Being homeless doesn't mean you have to quit being human.

 

[floralheart]

you're the only person who can listen to Straight Outta Compton and retain my respect.

just sayin

on that note.

 

[supermanlives]

the funny part to me was . i met alot of good people willing to help in any small way they could. along with the bums and the crazies lol. and yes i dont judge the homeless and learned alot about myself and empathy for others. i just see so many homeless here its not funny.i have too much to ever be homeless ever again. might have to relocate at worst if ever busted.

 

[supermanlives]

I find it funny how people complain about hearing about someone sharing their faith while giving you free food and shelter. I find that odd... but hey... you do not have to go there for help. I know for me... while I was homeless I lived in a mens home and one of the requirments was to go to church and look for a job... needless to say it helped and am a better man for it... also have a great wife and kids because of it. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

i think of it like brainwashing you. i did it one time and was so pissed off.if you wanna preach feed me first or during. dont preach to me while my stomache is grumbling . blah. i wont waste my time with religion.

 

[Zdub7k]

Wow! I am so sorry for you and your family.....Also I am glad you are here in the US and safe with and education....

Yes the put my brothers on my mothers porch. Because I was clean of the business and had connections selling art we were fast track out of Colombia same day.