With the discussion in the leg today regarding shelters and homelessness - I sign off social media. This week, I have listened to clients tell me things like “I won’t live until I’m 40” and “I’ll be dead by Christmas” while they cry into my shoulder.
I will go to work tonight, and put on a strong face for those that cannot. But, know that on the inside, I’m exhausted. I can no longer listen to the people in power undermine things. People are struggling.
I need to focus my energy right now on those clients and try to support them in any way I can. I’m limited to what I can do. I feel helpless. The clients feel helpless. I have no energy left to try to explain those feelings to people in positions of power.
Tomorrow’s a new day. Please remember that while you may not see it, homelessness and pain often isn’t visible. Trust me when I say it exists and the resources we have now, are not enough.
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