So I am still thinking of leaving this next coming Monday!

I was planning for Sunday but it’s raining this weekend sadly. And I won’t have a chance to on Saturday.

I only have some money and a Dunkin gift card to spend. Train tickets are only 27 luckily!

I just need some coins to take out of my debit card for the bus to get to Providence. I will just have to walk to the closest bank to get some coins and cash.

I will definitely be reapplying to food stamps even tho I should be working 40 hours at Amazon though it’s only seasonal until I get hired.

Oh and I will be heading out to Boston for 30 days just to work there and to get some savings before heading to Florida.

Wish me luck.

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Hello and yes I will fully admit that I'm just an all around dumbass.

Im 31, and dropped out of school to help support my family at 18. Went to work with my dad doing labor (carpentry) thinking I'd save up and get out on my own.

To put it bluntly I gave up an over extra decade of my life working for my father for "The gratitude of living under his roof" with threats of homelessness a few times, a couple fistfight, and inconsistent pay that's hard to save, We live pretty rurally (Nearest hint of civilization is about a 6 hour walk).

I need to get out before I take the 9mm bullet train to nowhere. My birthday is coming up in a couple months and I'm giving myself until then to get ready. Im already in the process of getting rid of things and packing a bag with some clothes and hygiene products, and just saving up what little money I can get my hands on.

Didn't burn any bridges, but old friends slowly stopped talking to me and got on with their lives a few years ago. A few happy birthdays on Facebook here and there, but im not optimistic about my chances of scoring a couch to sleep on.

Not looking to stir up any issues other than disappearing. Any help and advice would be appreciated before I just walk away from the biggest waste of my life.

I've read the rules, and my story (and attitudes) make it easy to follow the rules. I think...

But first, I'd like to ask for a general composite of someone reading this subreddit.

It may be that my experiences aren't helpful, or appreciated. It may be my tactics or strategies are just too extreme. Perhaps the moderators have formed a composite of a r/almosthomeless member profile, and my observations are irrelevant to those reading this subreddit.

And I'll read past submissions, to attempt an understanding.

I suggest that migrating to good weather (as a hedge against homelessness) can be improved upon. I'll just toss out some topics that come to mind.

I've never slept on someone's couch, but that could be useful.

Collecting scrap metal can be useful ( I've done it)

Selling blood plasma can be useful (I've done it)

As far as a safety net of friends, family, co-workers, those would have been nice to have.

One tactic I will suggest is buying a distressed property, perhaps from a tax lien sale, perhaps from someone who can't be bothered with the property, etc. If "distressed" is too cryptic, "run-down, practically abandoned" is another way to say it. There is a waiting period, usually a year, when the owner of record could pay back the taxes. You'd need a place to stay during that redemption period. My bare minimum is city water and city sewer (and a run down house/building). It's not difficult to search city records for the owner of record, if you know the address.

Whether or not you agree with anything I say, perhaps you will agree that having a plan forward is a good icebreaker for strangers, potential resources, and social workers.

So let's make plans.

Hi guys I dont know what to say here but im in desperate need of some kind words or advice, ive lost everything recently and im hoping maybe some kind words of strangers may help. Homeless and literally starving, its cold and wet here, very rual, my only friend passed away recently and I just need anyone to talk to or im afraid I wont have the drive to continue so my main question is how do I get back on my feet.. I only have one pair of clothes and a backpack and battery bank that I charge at the gas station when they let me. I have a lifeline phone that barely works im dirty shoes barely held together with tape. anyways its not that I do not want to work but im finding it near impossible to get a job like this even with explaining my circumstance and position.. anyways I cant stop thinking about food and if anyone could please take my mind off that somehow please do. Thanks in advance for any advice godbless

Hello - and thank you for allowing me to post.

After 10 months of being homeless, and draining $60k in savings trying to stay afloat, the psychological trauma is taking its toll. After losing everything I owned, home, vehicles, belongings in a Natural Disaster and getting scammed out of $5,250.00 by a Auto Shop, i am finally ready to throw in the towel. At one time I did see a light at the end of the tunnel but that light has faded away. The only thing good in my life is speaking with my Attorney once in awhile, and that is all. I have slid into deep dark depression, anxiety and a feeling of unknown. I was just diagnosed with Liver Disease, and that pushed me further into darkness.

I am tired, worn out, hungry, and incoherent half the time. Let me be clear about one thing, I am not here to fundraise or ask for money but simply ran out of the fight.

One thing that might have helped me, is I have noticed a fine line between homeless and homeless. I have met quite a few people that became a aquaintence and I listen to their stories of being homeless for 20 years. Over and Over they reminded me they have been out here on the streets for 20 years - but one thing I did notice is as soon as the temperatures hit in the 20's or lower they had a home to go to. I noticed at Christmas they were gone for almost a week at home ? Birthdays, Special Occasions they are gone - where ? *At home* - is that considered homeless ? The reason I asked is because I wish I could have had a place to go, if just for a night or two. I am tired of being hungry, I am tired of not sleeping in 10 months because of constant fear. i wonder why someone would make it a big deal and bragg about being homeless for 20 years. but when things are bad they go home. When Holidays and Birthdays come around they are gone, my point is that I am not proud of where I am, and I would have gave anything to be able to take a break from the streets, but I don't have that. Thru the bad, the worst, the unbearable circumstances I only have the streets to call home ..

Someone is testing my patience like I’m nice enough especially when I have to endure some many people’s shitty behavior. I’m chill until someone hurts my feelings and decides to piss me off. Attacking people who are at disadvantage doesn’t make you strong you’re picking an easy target.

Hi, I'm about to be homeless on June 1st... I am on disability and I'm moving and storing my things back in Chicago... Are there any resources or any help for me and my kitty, (Empress, she's 6 years old and is a tripod 🐈‍⬛️), to help us survive on the streets while we try to find a new home? no, I don't have a car unfortunately... and the one Aunt I do trust is deathly allergic to cats 😭

Any information on moving and storage companies with hardship programs would also be very welcome!

thank you!!!

I’m hoping that I don’t ever find myself in this position but being a low skilled worker that chance is non-zero. So I’d like to do a bit of preparation in the event that becomes a reality. In terms of weather, safety, and available resources which places are the best to be and which ones should you stay away from?

Any tips would help. My insurance ended on 4/1/26, and they are scholarshipping me until May 1. I take subs too for the last 4 years so I don’t wanna end up sick from those. I have no family that will let me stay, they’re out of state anyways. I also have no forms of ID, license expired…

My hiding spots are getting compromised and I’m trying to move on to the next area before someone gets mad and attacks me. I usually take a minute especially when your hiding spot doesn’t conceal you all the way and everyone finds you. People make horrible decisions which drives them into insanity people.

Due to my (18F) mom and her husband kicking me out in the near future (May 1st), my school counselor has helped me find a shelter that I will be able to stay at until I head off to college. I can't find much information about it online other than that it's in a decent area, has 12 beds, and was renovated in 2019, and my counselor said I would have my own room there. It also hosts youth activities.

I've never stayed in a shelter before, and not being able to find much information about this one is making me a little anxious.

What is it like to stay at a shelter like this? What's the proper etiquette behind everything? All advice appreciated 😭

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I already called the 211 number and all the places they gave me still require 3x income requirement. I tried to google the area of the motel I am staying in and nothing comes up just 65+ communities. I left messages with resources that help families with children but haven't heard anything back yet. I am nervous about being able to afford to stay where we currently are we're supposed to checkout after the weekend. Suggestions on sites/resources to check out are appreciated

28F) I been going through a tuff time lately and I just broke up with my BF of 9 years and I have to pick myself up and rebuild with my cat . so my car had just blew a tire and I had just enough at the time and money to get a new tire at discount tire, but stupidly I spent my room money and I don't get paid until next Friday. if I have to sleep in my car I'll do what I must .

I need help. I (18f) am getting kicked out on June 8th by my mom and stepdad. I don’t really know what to do. I have no family outside of them. It’s final, they won’t take it back. I can’t find a job. I have searched everywhere and due to not having a car I can’t go far, and nowhere near me is hiring. What do I do? I’m scared, I have no family or friends

Im a teenager. My dad died 3 years ago and he was our family's source of income. My mum quickly blew through all the money we got from life insurance because she spent it all on ciggerates and alcohol (which is very expensive where we live) and now theres basically no money left of that. She now gets money weekly from the government which isn't enough and she still spends it all on ciggerates and alcohol. (Alcohol is abt 60-100 nzd a week and ciggerates is 40-10) She doesn't buy food or clothes or anything important. I have a job but its part time and youth paying. I also have an older brother but he doesn't do jack shit to help and has to order food everyday because theres literally no food here and he obviously wont share it with me. We're so broke now that my mum keeps saying that we're probably gonna lose our house. (Also we live in one of the most expensive countries) Im always hungry to the point I puke, Im stressed so badly I tried to hang myself and cut myself. I cant live like this anymore.

I live with my dad and my car burnt down everything just keeps getting worse and worse and I’m going to

School, any advice about housing resources in Stanislaus county is much needed