THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR HOMELESSNESS! - TBD2024-03-29T07:49:12Zhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/forum/topics/there-is-no-solution-for-homelessness?groupUrl=qa&commentId=1991841%3AComment%3A1527579&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI live very close to the bone…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-22:1991841:Comment:15275792013-04-22T15:17:31.378ZThe Dyslexic Dodgerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/TheDyslexicDodger
<p>I live very close to the bone as wel micheal. I was just trying to not interject myself into the larger thuoght.</p>
<p>I live very close to the bone as wel micheal. I was just trying to not interject myself into the larger thuoght.</p> Hey dodger, I am one of those…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-22:1991841:Comment:15275682013-04-22T14:08:24.899Zmichael clubbhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/michaelclubb
<p>Hey dodger, I am one of those Americans you speak of. I live paycheck to paycheck.</p>
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<p>Hey dodger, I am one of those Americans you speak of. I live paycheck to paycheck.</p>
<p></p> Many Americans are one payche…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-22:1991841:Comment:15274432013-04-22T11:58:55.308ZThe Dyslexic Dodgerhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/TheDyslexicDodger
<p>Many Americans are one paycheck from homelessnes. The workingclass poor. I think maybe the hardest and most inportant step begins in uor own heads. To stop seeing homeless poeple as "other"." Us" (respectable-or at leest solvent) v.s. "Them" frightening, dysfunctoinal,invisable..a scary reminder of what cuold hapen to us.</p>
<p>Many Americans are one paycheck from homelessnes. The workingclass poor. I think maybe the hardest and most inportant step begins in uor own heads. To stop seeing homeless poeple as "other"." Us" (respectable-or at leest solvent) v.s. "Them" frightening, dysfunctoinal,invisable..a scary reminder of what cuold hapen to us.</p> I've been thinking that perha…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-18:1991841:Comment:15254132013-04-18T23:31:15.909ZLifesighshttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Lifesighs
<p>I've been thinking that perhaps some of these people have a form of autism that makes them feel they don't fit with society I hate putting labels on people but I have known two people closely who had different forms of this in mild states and it was difficult to communicate with them from time to time. Both are very bright intelligent people, one had to leave his very well paid job as he kept getting worse and very "out there". The other could do amazing things and was totally focused on…</p>
<p>I've been thinking that perhaps some of these people have a form of autism that makes them feel they don't fit with society I hate putting labels on people but I have known two people closely who had different forms of this in mild states and it was difficult to communicate with them from time to time. Both are very bright intelligent people, one had to leave his very well paid job as he kept getting worse and very "out there". The other could do amazing things and was totally focused on making things work.</p>
<p>Those who want to be on the streets instead of in a home could benefit with a place to use the bathroom and shower a storage for their items and a cot for when they wanted to use it. I don't think a place like that would be hard for communities to supply.</p> Lifesighs, many of the homele…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-16:1991841:Comment:15235192013-04-16T13:00:33.445Zmichael clubbhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/michaelclubb
<p>Lifesighs, many of the homeless have exhausted the resources of their families and friends. At a certain point, it is no long reasonable to assume that a man or woman will ever change without some sort of superhuman event and even then, the change most probably will be temporary. According to many statistics and my own research the majority of addicts will return to their previous lifestyle within the first 18 months of sobriety. Only 2 or 3% ever make it past the 5 year mark. But I agree…</p>
<p>Lifesighs, many of the homeless have exhausted the resources of their families and friends. At a certain point, it is no long reasonable to assume that a man or woman will ever change without some sort of superhuman event and even then, the change most probably will be temporary. According to many statistics and my own research the majority of addicts will return to their previous lifestyle within the first 18 months of sobriety. Only 2 or 3% ever make it past the 5 year mark. But I agree with you in that many need psychological/mental health assistance and perhaps that might be a part of the requirement for housing. </p> thank you Perri, I did read t…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-16:1991841:Comment:15233972013-04-16T12:41:38.990Zmichael clubbhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/michaelclubb
<p>thank you Perri, I did read that article and will try to contact them for their</p>
<p>list of "strict" rules, and what has worked for them and what has not. I think it would</p>
<p>be very interesting to set up a continuing dialog among several organizations with similar</p>
<p>goals, don't you?</p>
<p>thank you Perri, I did read that article and will try to contact them for their</p>
<p>list of "strict" rules, and what has worked for them and what has not. I think it would</p>
<p>be very interesting to set up a continuing dialog among several organizations with similar</p>
<p>goals, don't you?</p> Perri, if you locate that art…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-15:1991841:Comment:15227682013-04-15T15:51:34.993Zmichael clubbhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/michaelclubb
<p>Perri, if you locate that article, I would like to read it. In fact, I would like to contact the management/owner of the hotel to discuss his/her success.</p>
<p>Perri, if you locate that article, I would like to read it. In fact, I would like to contact the management/owner of the hotel to discuss his/her success.</p> Thank you for your reply Life…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-15:1991841:Comment:15223682013-04-15T00:59:26.166Zmichael clubbhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/michaelclubb
<p>Thank you for your reply Lifesighs, and I agree with a lot of what you said, but the thing is that there are a lot of people trying to discover exactly why these people are homeless. Yes, there is a lot, perhaps a majority of, mental illness involved, and addictions are a huge reason, but what can be done about it in reality? I volunteered for 6 years at a local food bank and I know and awful lot of the homeless. I know one man who has repeatedly been offered a free apartment but he has said…</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply Lifesighs, and I agree with a lot of what you said, but the thing is that there are a lot of people trying to discover exactly why these people are homeless. Yes, there is a lot, perhaps a majority of, mental illness involved, and addictions are a huge reason, but what can be done about it in reality? I volunteered for 6 years at a local food bank and I know and awful lot of the homeless. I know one man who has repeatedly been offered a free apartment but he has said over and over, "No, I'm fine under the 11th street bridge." </p>
<p>It's a terrible situation and I don't know what to do about it that isn't already being done. Obviously, the existing programs are not as effective as they could be. Don't you think?</p>
<p>Talk to me.</p>
<p></p> I have much empathy for the p…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-15:1991841:Comment:15223632013-04-15T00:41:57.251ZLifesighshttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Lifesighs
<p>I have much empathy for the poor and downtrodden, I think one of the best helps for the homeless would be some psychological help, not because I think all homeless have mental problems although a lot of them are in that sad state of affairs. I know if I were close to being homeless I would have friends or family who would take me in for a time until I got myself back on my feet. If the people on the streets don't have friends and family who would help, it begs the question why aren't they…</p>
<p>I have much empathy for the poor and downtrodden, I think one of the best helps for the homeless would be some psychological help, not because I think all homeless have mental problems although a lot of them are in that sad state of affairs. I know if I were close to being homeless I would have friends or family who would take me in for a time until I got myself back on my feet. If the people on the streets don't have friends and family who would help, it begs the question why aren't they helping. That's why my suggestion is psychological help, is it attitude or fear of asking for help or a habit like drug use? Those questions need to be addressed at least among others. Finding out why the person is out there and what could change to make a difference.</p> A little empathy for the home…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2013-04-14:1991841:Comment:15221532013-04-14T23:21:45.961ZTeeBubbaDeehttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/TeeBubbaDee
<p>A little empathy for the homeless would go a long way.</p>
<p>A little empathy for the homeless would go a long way.</p>