Homeless since returning to Australia seven months ago, Dr Selene Routley is a physicist and space scientist who makes a small income writing articles for science magazines. She currently sleeps in a van packed to the brim with her possessions.
Some years ago, I remember reading posts (can’t remember where I saw them) from a guy who lived out if his car in Sydney.
He was doing it by choice to save money to get an apartment. He had a job, but didn’t want to waste money on rent. He covered a lot of tips and tricks, and answered heaps of questions. Eg a little heater for cold night, membership for 24hr gym so you could shower/ exercise, best places to park etc…
What struck me the most, was I started out thinking the guy was crazy, but ended up admiring him and thinking maybe he was the only sane one. I often think about this when I see homeless stories, and wonder what I would do if I lost my home.
This is just a side story though, and this guy (and I) had many advantages that other homeless people don’t.
Being homeless is no joke, and we shouldn’t have a society where people don’t have basic shelter.
Some years ago, I remember reading posts (can’t remember where I saw them) from a guy who lived out if his car in Sydney.
He was doing it by choice to save money to get an apartment. He had a job, but didn’t want to waste money on rent. He covered a lot of tips and tricks, and answered heaps of questions. Eg a little heater for cold night, membership for 24hr gym so you could shower/ exercise, best places to park etc…
What struck me the most, was I started out thinking the guy was crazy, but ended up admiring him and thinking maybe he was the only sane one. I often think about this when I see homeless stories, and wonder what I would do if I lost my home.
This is just a side story though, and this guy (and I) had many advantages that other homeless people don’t.
Being homeless is no joke, and we shouldn’t have a society where people don’t have basic shelter.