According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD), there are as many as 49,000 homeless veterans on the
streets of America. As of November 8, 2015, that number included me.
To be honest, there’s no one reason that I’m now living in a
men’s shelter. Bad decisions, brushes with the law, alcohol, and just plain bad
luck have all contributed to my current circumstances. But more important than
how I got here is how I’m going to turn things around. Faith in God, faith in
myself, and a little help from my friends will all be crucial as I plan my
ascent from homelessness.
By
sharing my story, I hope to accomplish two things. I want people to look past
the “typical” story of the homeless and see the humanity that lies beneath it.
Just as important, I want to be an example. I still have a long way to go, but
I want to prove to others (and myself) that it’s never too late for redemption.
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