Life started off bad for me, but I've always believed that things could get worse. After spending most of my life depressed as a child, unwilling to accept my disability, I've gotten use to the pain. I've become accustomed to the embarassment and humiliation of having to allow others to help me with even the most personal of things, although greatful I've been. I've even grown comfortable with the constant discomfort that comes with not being able to get comfortable, or walk or even go to the bathroom when I feel like my bladder is going to explode and my pride won't let it. But I just cannot get use to being homeless.....
Moving out on my own was a big step, but I was determined to take it regardless of everything that was against me. My first several months in my adorable apartment went great. I had my lover whom helped me with what I needed and worked, and I handled the financial aspects of everything that came with being a "house wife" so to speak. It was all perfect except for one little thing.... my heart did not belong to my lover, and over time the cracks and holes in our relationship started to become evident. I had everything I wanted... almost. But I still wasn't happy.
Finally, I met someone new, someone that swept me off of my feet in every way possible. The passion was forceful, the sex was great, and she made me laugh, something I hadn't done in months. But the happiness would soon be envaded by the fury of my ex. After battling with her for weeks, my ex finally succeeded; she had all of us evicted, and myself put on the street.
At first I thought "fine, I'll live off of love with my new lover and somehow things will work out." Well, it's 7 months later and Im just realizing that maybe faith and love don't always work out.
Family members refused to help, we spent endless amounts of money on hotels making it impossible for us to save up for a home, and now...in my last days of sanity, I cry out for help. Within 4 days, two hotels have kicked us out giving me the cold and straight up reason that it's because I'm in a wheelchair. Of course this is illegal, but what does it do to stop me from being homeless NOW? To top everything off, the second time I was kicked out, it was during a powerful thunderstorm. I struggled to fight the stinging rain and waves of water to get to my grandmother's for temporary shelter but my electrical wheelchair died in the flooding waters. I was led by ambulance to safety, but now my wheelchair is broken and I have no means for transportation.
I would hate to jinx myself for one second or even go against my own beliefs, but what could possibly get worse?
Of course, one should never hold their breath. In the midsts of all of the chaos, a strain has been put on the relationship with my lover and I. Dangling by a thread, it struggles to hold on, but with every blow of the wind becomes looser. Will I be alone after all of this? Is this my final demise after 7 months of pain, love, agony, happiness, and disaster? Will I be alone and homeless at the age of 20?
With no where to go, limited money, and no one to turn to, what is to become of us? My beloved and I have endured so much and we are nearing our bitter end. I am ashamed to say I feel as if karma has something to do with all of it. I now suffer as my ex has suffered. Still, to what extent does my misery extend? How much more can one soul take? One heart that is already stitched and resown, detatching piece by piece... one mind that slowly crumbles with all the wisdom that hath been past on.... If I do survive, to what is the use of an empty soul?


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please go there to start anew... God bless you always...
True love will avail.
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It is deplorable for any place to not allow you to stay (if you have the financial means at a hotel or apt) because of your disability. I myself have been thru a similar situation in which I know what it is like to be homeless, have a few disABILITIES and be in a wheelchair. What you should do is contact the Office of Persons with Disabilities in your community (or the area your "primary residence" is/was). Many of them have peer advocates who can offer you some assistance and or guidance. It is hard to find housing but DIFFICULT to find accessible housing. Never give up.
As for love, that is something I can't offer any advice with because I have been hurt to much...
Good luck and hang in there.
Bonnie
Keep a smile on your face and love in your heart!
I am sorry to hear of your plight. I have written an article here on gather about the homeless here in America. Please come and read it. It may give you some compfort. Understand that Jehovah knows your situation and if you call on his name he will help.
She has been on every waiting list in the state for services and it may be as long as ten years until she gets to the top.
The only thing I have to offer is that at least you are able to speak for yourself.
Good luck.
will this hopeless life...ever change?
Also you could try: Padua Adult Residential Program ...
provides residential facilities with home-like atmospheres for disabled adults. Counseling, employment, recreation, and many other services needed by this population are provided.
Beanca Williams, Administrator
1430 Claire Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053-7436
Phone: 367-1465 FAX: 367-6952
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Rhonda Jackson, Res. Sup.
1430 Claire Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053-7436
Phone: 361-8457 FAX: 367-6952
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There should be a lot of resources within Jefferson Parish, where you are. Hopefully you will be able to connect with some of them.
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are emergency/temporary shelters for women and their children. The Jefferson Parish site also accepts fathers. Both centers provide counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
Jefferson CARE Center
Earline Perique, Program Director
1108 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072-3025
Phone: 347-0772
FAX: 371-8783
EMAIL: epperique@archdiocese-no.or
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I hope the best for you. Don't give up.
I used to meet with the unified group of nonprofits forming in the NOLA & surrounding areas -- I KNOW there are resources for you. You clearly have access to the internet, so make it work for YOU. Also don't be afraid to contact resources that don't seem Directly applicable, because many of these agencies network, and will be able to point you in the right direction. Don't be afraid to pick their brains a bit.
here the wait list for housing help is 2 and a half years!
If it is homwless at twenty I wish you a brave new start with your karma falling in step by twenty-one.be strong and know your not alone.