One of the most difficult things we could ever face in life is to be homeless. It’s unfortunate, but it happens at times and it is sometimes said that all of us are just one bad decision away from being homeless.
Sometimes, it is a good idea to look at the lives that people have. Not only does it help us to be thankful for what we do have, but it allows us to feel empathy for those who may be struggling along the way.
One person who struggles with homelessness is Judith, and she is doing so at the age of 72. A no-fault eviction started her on the road to homelessness, and she lived in her car for almost a year.
It was a struggle for Judith to find stable housing and she continued to follow her daily routine, despite the fact she was living in a car.
For example, she would begin her day with a cup of coffee and then organize the car so that she was ready to tackle the day ahead of her. To do this, she would travel to St. Mary’s Cemetery, where many homeless people would meet.
Judith has always been known for her creativity and she worked as a visual artist. She also worked as a cashier to help supplement her Social Security income. Despite those efforts, it soon became impossible for her to stay at home.
Suddenly, she found herself in a difficult situation because she had to live in her car. She had to plan her life very carefully every day to ensure that she had the basic necessities.
Everything Judith owned was in her car and she would drive around with it all day long. It was her identity at the time, and she did what she could to fight the need to find affordable housing, which was becoming increasingly difficult.
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