Homelessness in My Life

It's really sad that we live in a world full of hatred, envy and jealousy. That the idea of growth, threatens others. What I can't seem to fathom is the mission, around the vision set fourth by Vancouver, Washington to address homelessness.

One thing I learned- if you do your research on other cities and states and the combat against homelessness- is that many other replaces utilize other sources of funding and not just county and state within each organization.

Today, was hard.

Today, I got asked to do a report on my story and homelessness.

Today, I was also told I can't and I shouldn't.

Today, I was called a liar - among a group of people whom also is apparently all liars. I guess we're homeless- you got a job, so I must be lying- this STIGMATISM MUST STOP.

I was instructed to give up. That efforts from 'someone' like me "won't make much of a difference, unless I'm working with a non-profit.

Which at the end of the day - still got 4 classes til I have my BA is psychology. However, this community has the idea of you have no certification - then you ought to sit back down and shut up 🤦..

I'm not backing down that quick 👀 as I said,

I'm trying to see, if any non profits align with this community idea and generating funding to ACTUALLY MAKE A CHANGE 💪.

BUT AT SAME TIME - IVE GOT THE RESOURCES TO FUNDING- FOR PROFIT OR NON-PROFIT. Integrating a partnership with other states (as many cities and counties do).

I've done research extensively and boy- I do know how much it costs to start a business and I may just need to take this opportunity to make a vision of impact and social change, whole implementing -the for profit sector- that is currently developing hundreds of acres of land and funds to help the homeless in California.

You can tell me all day, don't do it. Shit, my grandpa told me 3 months ago- don't buy a home, don't even try, you will never succeed..

#challengeaccepted2022

However, the more I try to bring awareness, the more I am seeing fake people, for a fake cause and quite frankly it makes me 🤮.

Today, my mental health was manipulated.

Therapists talk about self awareness and acknowledgement as goals and keys to understanding and retraining your brain from toxic behaviors, thoughts or coping skills..

Yet, the more I tell my own story, the more I'm being targeted.

And you wonder why nobody speaks up. Why we don't ask for help..today was discouraging.

It's also a huge concern of mine, that our community believes one thing about the homeless, yet the news creates stories of change..that many haven't seen in years 🤦. And that, as I bring awareness to many aspects of Vancouver that needs FUNDING- (this action and idea and any programs that come about is not for me, it's for us, As a community) that I'm being told I'll never make a difference...

One man CAN CHANGE the world.

One man DID CHANGE the world.

Tonight I'm sore. I can't move. Had a mini stroke this afternoon - anxiety was high and being shit down hurt.

I spent my whole check, making sure my son and I can make it..I don't even have a home and after buying all necessities (paying bills) I'm still here..

However, now I've got a working fridge. I've got electric, a way to shower (don't worry, I'll make this fat statement, off property 💯, waterproofing, and a storage tote- to hopefully deter the thieves here 👀. Honestly, at times I'd feel safer on the actual side of the road.

But for now, I'm here. When I receive the funds, I have offered, I'll have to switch to plan B, and I'm ok with that.

This city has taught me time and time again, people like me, are not welcomed nor belong here - I know your watching- plan b kicks in soon, and then YALL GONNA SEE ME BE AND CONQUER THE CHANGE THAT NEEDS TO BE SEEN IN CLARK COUNTY AND WELL AS GLOBALLY..

However, as I was told today that's if someone cares enough to find someone without being backed by a non-profit..your right!

👀 Only if you don't have the knowledge, resources, support, will, faith, experience, blood, sweat and tears poured into a passion so deep..

Hey guys, I got all the above- if God can move mountains with the faith of a mustard seed, then this time, you won't bring defeat- lots of emotions and anger..but not defeat...don't you know it the lack of faith and resentment towards me that gears my whole life of success 🧐

Regardless if the help and funding in Clark County does NOT want to be seen or even acknowledge what is going on here or even place blame- all personal accounts from others 🤦, and if nobody will support my goals-

I've been seen. We have been seen. In just about a week, since I put this idea out there, there has already been changes. More planning in the now- instead of future.

Next week, I do hope to bring a positive outcome to the opportunity I'm about to have. I pray it brings hope and faith to those (like me 3 years ago) lost due to the injustices of other people. At least- that is my goal and I'm stick with it. This time I bring awareness and move forward (even if head down) my faith is higher than ever..

I will have a community like I had in Detroit, one day in my hometown. One day, I'll have everything I ever needed. By God's grace- social injustices will help pave that way...until then-

Stay alert. You matter. We are human. Mental health matters, AWARENESS IS KEY TO SOCIAL AND GLOBAL CHANGE ✔️

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