Feeling a little down today ya'll. I met a person living on the street yesterday. The temp was in the mid fiftys. But we had a strong wind. I parked at the Safeway and noticed her under a single sheet trying to stay warm. Nothing to eat, and in need of mental care.
I bought her a sandwich and gave her my emergency blanket and some money.
I learned a little about how they live but what I went away with is sadness. They need services, and a place to refresh. A place where they can store their belongings without living in a grocery cart.
There are so many building in the city here abandoned.
Anyway I tried to get her a shelter, but she doesn't trust them. Another problem with mental health ignored. And the closest shelter was 45 miles away.
When I was rescuing dogs and cats, I thought some of the people were rather numb to the people who need help. I heard some callous comments.
I took my last twenty bucks for a week and gave it to her even though I bounced my account.
I had to leave her there. In the cold. Without help.