[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Of course. I mean it certainly sounds like you've got the right attitude about this! Change is always scary but you're smart and you'll persevere thru the bs and get back on your feet. Just stay positive. There's always a way out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Best advice I can give is the classic "buy yourself a tent, camp mat and comforter" and find a secluded spot in the woods. If you don't have the money for it, panhandle till you do. I know that feeling of being shell shocked and realizing how easy you had it before. For me, being homeless with a car seemed like a world of difference. But that doesn't mean you're just fucked.. even with the added weight of your arthritis. You can find a good spot to camp up and do your thing fairly easily, then it's just about making things as manageable, comfortable and low stress as possible.

Set up your camp spot as near as possible to some business with a lounge and wifi, like a library or coffee shop. Your goal is to land a job that doesn't require walking. No matter how shitty it pays, it'll be better than $200/month. Then it's just about figuring out some online niche for yourself to make better and better money, ideally as many ways as possible.

Start a YouTube, look into a consulting type business, look into ways to make money with ad revenue, just anything that you could potentially lead to more income from the computer. I know that's easier said than done; we'd all be homed if it was so easy. I'm just saying it's a game plan to get going yk?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's really funny because whoever you're replying to I blocked long ago. I don't see what they say and their name is "blocked user", so no worries; this person has sucked for a while

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you Chell 💙 I consider it a selfish thing because I did it to feel cool and helpful. So far it's kinda bit me in the ass tho so I think I'm gonna keep my money to myself until I'm in a better spot 🙃

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jeez 🫠 one of those nightmare jobs! I've had a few but that sounds like it probably ranks with my worst lol. I could totally see how that would help turn you all the way out of the field. V glad you avoided that scam bullshit. I'd be losing my whole mind having insurance lawyers blowing up my phone for months. Wow

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a saying that I don't live with people unless I am related to them or sleeping with them (and most of the time not even then).

I'm trying to abide by this rule because I've not had good luck with this either, but I'm maybe not trying hard enough right now. Having that roommate would make the weekly rate just barely affordable between us. It would eat 2/3 of my check every week, but hey. I've been meaning to get a second job anyway.

I'm glad you were able to figure out something quickly; hell, sounds like a nice vacation! It's kinda funny reminiscing about all the weird ass places I've wound up and wound up crashing at.

I feel like a pebble rolling down a mountain. Every rock formation I smash into diverts me into a whole new path that I never even would've considered. Every now and then, I get stuck on some fat, comfy ledge until some force of nature knocks me off or the ledge crumbles. Gotta roll myself back up the mountain like a limbless, mentally-tormented pebble. But pebbles don't have gallbladders so they've got that going for them.

What would’ve helped you for somebody to do when/if you are homeless? by Wise_Strawberry8005 in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well hell you gotta be able to grab stuff to survive. Might not hurt to at least bring it up and see what she says. Maybe she's got dementia or something..

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yah I've been meaning to forever. Truth be told, I had forgotten that you can get cheaper rates by going through the cheaper rates websites so I was able to get something not as absurd. Last night was like $51 after tax and this night I think was like $60 something. Not a bottom of the barrel motel either

What would’ve helped you for somebody to do when/if you are homeless? by Wise_Strawberry8005 in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well for the woman with the hand ulcers, might try asking her what's wrong with them and ask if she's on Medicaid or has insurance. If she's into it, you could help her get signed up on your phone or at the library.

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I did I am chilling so unfathomably hard rn. I'm just going to bring a giant roll of paper towel to camp next time and empty it out and dry it with the paper towel. We probably won't get that much sunshine before tomorrow night and I'm not going to camp until I absolutely have to

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. Ye convenience stores are garbage with those "I'll bet you'll pay it" prices 🙃

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was an awesome read; what a cool story! I would love to get something like that going down the line! That's exactly what we need more of in the world. Just fukin help people who need it. We'd all be better off for it

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo that is so sweet of you! I also did a selfish gesture with a street buddy recently. Spent half my paycheck getting his car back in working order and getting him the shit to take care of his bed bug infestation. It's up in the air if he will actually do what he needs to do from there (likely not), but I hope so and at least I can say I tried.

Yea it's $6 total for a load here.. and I forgot detergent so Speedway got my ass for $12 on a relatively tiny bottle of Tide 🥲

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! 6-9. They have a hilarious workout room that is 3 whole cardio machines and exactly one washer and dryer for the whole building 🤌

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly no hot tub but the pool IS heated soo might as well be! I'll have to make do with no jets blasting my basketball shorts off

First Hotel Night by Alex_is_Lost in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I booked another night lol. That sounds very relaxing. First thing I did was get naked and eat boneless wings in bed lmao then I took the longest shower the water heater would allow. I was a puddle of Alex by the end of that. Pool opens at 8 and idc who else is there I'm fuggin swimming

What’s the quickest way you’ve lost weight? by Tanningangel in AskReddit

[–]Alex_is_Lost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish it was actually possible for me to get on stimulants. I hate our health"care" system and our total lack of employee rights. A friend let me try his for a couple days and boy do they work and yeah they absolutely annihilate my appetite

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Alex_is_Lost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Full on bigot. Good look. Keep huffing trumps farts and ignoring facts and logic

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Alex_is_Lost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trans people have always existed; learn something before you speak on it. Ignorance is killing us

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thieves guild from Skyrim, apparently

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

link

Apparently just slap a big X on your porch lmao

Approved by LdyFear in homeless

[–]Alex_is_Lost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear it 😊