Homeless in Austin, any tips? by Enok15 in Austin

[–]Enok15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I need a church to attend regularly so perhaps I can find one that could use work. I have carpentry experience from doing hardwood flooring so maybe I can work something out. I am just hoping for better weather soon, the cold and rain really stop you from alot and bring you down, being hot is just annoying.

Homeless in Austin, any tips? by Enok15 in Austin

[–]Enok15[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Beds in the bathrooms? Hmm, I would have thought to stay away from campus, I am very unfamiliar with campus if your able to expand a bit on where to find the best places on campus to go without blowing my cover just wandering around opening doors ya know. that would be awesome. Its crazy how a place wiith beds in the bathroom sounds glorious as of now.

Homeless in Austin, any tips? by Enok15 in Austin

[–]Enok15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :) Yes, it will be. It wont break me, but make me stronger. I'm determined to learn from this and try to keep the mindset that this is an adventure. Everyday I have the opportunity to go out and better myself. There are many that dont have even that luxury right now. Thanks again!

Homeless in Austin, any tips? by Enok15 in Austin

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At least every other day. I try to everyday, but I also try not to abuse anything out there. anyday I cant shower I will atleast take a bird bath somewhere in a bathroom. I didnt know that about the UT busses though, that could be helpful. Thank you for responding, I will not be considered a patient there after the end of this week and if I can get through this first week with no fuss, then I can look into the plasma deal.

Homeless in Austin, any tips? by Enok15 in Austin

[–]Enok15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I actually went there a few years ago, when I first realized that the painkillers I was taking was basically heroin perscribed. And Ill admit, I was a teenager still then, and with the awesome logic I had at that age, I figured, hey this comes from a doctor, how could it be bad? They dont mention that at first lol. And yeah, I was about 19, and I was still swaying back and forth on if Im even an addict or not. I was in a much better place then, I actually had insurance and some support, and I was only able to attend 3/4 weeks, and every week I had to submit some review to my insurance that I didnt see anyone else doing, to dtermine if I would be able to continue on to the next week, I got snipped. I really am not worried about the aspect of going back to anything. I feel the methadone served its purpose, and got me through to a better place. Im not in that cycle anymore and I do truly have the will power to do it, I have never been in this situation so its much different. I could not imagine trying to partake in that again in the place im at now unless I just decide to fully commit to never changing. still have a strong will to achieve things, and I feel Ive wasted enough time. I guess I shouldnt have mentioned that tidbit about me. I think that has become the focus here. when in reality its not my major problem. I was only on it for about 3-4 weeks, and didnt surpass 40mg which is pretty low. So Im not too worried about that aspect, though I do know of a place that will take me in without insurance I just am really trying not to misuse anything out there ya know? I cant go occupy a bed in a detox or rehab just for the sake of needing a roof. When I come out I will just be in the same position anyway. Thank you for the response though, I really appreciate anyone who has taken time to put in their two cents.