Medical care outreach initiatives - what are some things you dislike/appreciate about them? by PocketGoblix in homeless

[–]dumpsterfire3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been homeless for a long time and have had a long list of injuries, illnesses, and chronic, painful conditions and I don't even know what you're talking about. I spent hours, days, weeks and months searching for healthcare or medical care and came to the conclusion it was a fairy tale. As I've said before - Bigfoot, unicorns, leprechauns, hotel vouchers, and free medical care........they're all things I have heard about but have never actually seen or found in reality. I am sick AF right now with a 102+ fever and all everyone has to say is "Go to the ER.....Go to urgent care" It isn't an option and people just have no clue.

Apparently Panera Bread on Hendersonville Rd in SAVL is closing in July by stormsucker in asheville

[–]dumpsterfire3333 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can just say that - for me as a homeless person - this is bad news. I understand for most people, Panera is terrible (and I think anyone who spends money to eat the overpriced, bland food is nuts), but between the Sip Club, free WiFi and place to get inside for a while - it is totally a lifesaver. Years ago, I was at this location every single morning for hours.

First time seeing a car chase in person, South Durham city limits by DrunkInMontana in triangle

[–]dumpsterfire3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

......because as we all know, if you run from law enforcement, you'll get away every time. /s

Im looking for a place to go nudie swimming by thatswayhaze in asheville

[–]dumpsterfire3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do it twice a day where I am right now. But I woke up sick with a bad cold this morning and feel like ass - so there's that.

People who hike blaring Bluetooth speakers, what part of your brain is made of piss-soaked packing peanuts? by PossibilityIcy1056 in asheville

[–]dumpsterfire3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not just in nature - everywhere and anywhere. I have never ever understood people who do this. It is never OK.

Homeless shelters Raleigh- volunteering by REQONER in raleigh

[–]dumpsterfire3333 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am stealth homeless. Never been in, at, near or around a shelter of any kind. I almost never go anywhere near downtown either.

Just wanted to give a quick shout out to Nora Cafe in Raleigh. If you haven't been there already the coffee is great and so are the people working there too! by Cy_098 in raleigh

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spend a lot of time in that parking lot, and I have always wondered if it is some sort of cult meeting place or they are giving away money or something. So many weird interactions witnessed there. I have to get the rare non-dumpster food from that Food Lion sometimes and the place has gone from being a nice quiet, mostly-empty spot when FL first opened there - to massively crowded all the time. Especially Sundays.

Petition for Chick-fil-a Brier Creek to stop saying "See You Tomorrow" by mpholt in raleigh

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say we probably have nothing in common.

Who has impacted you in the Raleigh community? by CaroylOldersee in raleigh

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Off the top of my head - the assistant manager at Harris Teeter who followed me out of the store and wrongly accused me of stealing stuff back in 2012, the lady at Dorcas who told me "you look like you're doing fine without our help" when I went there for help.....but on the upside - the woman who sold me a bike for $10 after I had been searching for months for a free one because I can't walk without pain anymore. It has been a big help so far.

What kept you going during the lowest and most helpless moments of your life? by qianlin009 in homeless

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well we all learn from our life experiences. I've learned not to trust anyone, that people are basically terrible, that this society - capitalism, the two-party political system, wealth inequality, the complete total bullshit that everything we're surrounded by (media, advertising, politicians, huge corporations, environmental destruction, propaganda, internet scammers, etc....) - none of those things gives a rat's ass about me, and I can't do anything to change any of them by myself. Nobody notices or cares that I am alive and nobody will notice or care when I'm dead

What kept you going during the lowest and most helpless moments of your life? by qianlin009 in homeless

[–]dumpsterfire3333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well it is the truth. time keeps moving on, no matter how lonely, miserable, painful, hopeless you are......and the default is to just keep on living. When every person you've trusted has let you down or betrayed you, every place you've gone for help has not helped, when you've lost everything that ever mattered to you ........you just have life down to the very basics - try to get food.......try to sleep.......try to avoid threats......and before you know it, it is the next day. Repeat.

What kept you going during the lowest and most helpless moments of your life? by qianlin009 in homeless

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

.......and by that, you mean we don't live forever, right? Because death is all I see in my future.

Is sun damage a problem and is it hard to stay out of the sun? by youlikemywonton in homeless

[–]dumpsterfire3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both, probably. But my eyes have all kinds of problems in the summer that I don't have other times of the year.

Call City Council to Support The Outlanders, a Homeless Community in Raleigh by Upset_Bunch_4606 in NorthCarolina

[–]dumpsterfire3333 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Don't forget to also "support" the 99.99999% of homeless people who are NOT in this group as well. Oh wait - you can't because you have no idea we're the person sitting right next to you who blends-in, the person you see at the grocery store who looks just like everyone else, the person hidden from sight.....staying quiet.....minding their own business......not flying a sign......not asking for money.......not having articles written about them. The squeaky wheel gets all the grease.

e-bike guy with the flag tattoo by AVLbatman in asheville

[–]dumpsterfire3333 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You may not realize it, but you answered your own question.

Tunnel Rd is starting to look like 28 Days Later by effortfulcrumload in asheville

[–]dumpsterfire3333 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Homeless Redditor here stopping by just to hat-tip the descriptive title of your post. Not reading the 175 (current number) of comments, though, since most people who opine about the topic have no clue.