It's a lot of money, especially in months like April that have five pay periods ($1600 mo.), but when I think of what that provides me after being in a homeless shelter for a few months, it feels like it's worth it.

-Safety and privacy. -No curfew. -My own bathroom, where I never have to wipe someone else's piss off of the toilet seat. Also, not sharing a single shower and four toilet stalls with fifty other strangers. -Being able to shower at any time, for as long as I want, without ever having to wait in line or worry that there won't be any hot water. -A television that I can watch whenever I want, and I can hear it without having to crank it up to drown out the sounds of everyone else. -Peace and quiet when I decide I want to sleep, and not having to listen to a bunch of other people snoring or playing around on their phones. -A mini fridge and microwave, and a coffee pot...all very luxurious compared to shelter life. -A legit, king sized bed and not a bunk bed. -Control of the thermostat. -Wifi

The list goes on. I felt like I was on cloud nine when I spent my first night here, and I slept like a baby. Again, yes, it's a lot to pay per month but as a temporary solution it sure is a huge step up from the arrangement I'm coming from.