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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you asked a homeless person if they are unhoused they probably wouldn't have the intellectual capacity to understand it's the new term for homeless, and probably answer no.

Just like if you housed them in St. Elizabeth's, they wouldn't know the difference between there and an apartment.

The prefix un and suffix less mean the same. House and home have the same meaning.  It's that simple.  Unhoused is the same as homeless.

I can't imagine a homeless person using unhoused in a sentence.[/quote]

Seriously it sounds like you do not know many homeless/ unhoused people. I have. Many of them are brilliant. There are many homeless/ unhoused people now due to real estate affordable home crisis, being homeless could happen to anyone.[/quote]

If they were brilliant they’d be able to make rent.

Drugs, alcohol and mental problems are why they are that way[/quote]

See you have not met and talked with them …

Through volunteering at programs to help people in transition out of homelessness, I have met:
A very bright and ambitious Homeless single mother who had been a corporate hot shot but had an extremely difficult pregnancy, could not work or even stand, lost her medical insurance and then excessive medical bills resulted in her losing her home. She is on her feet again now but it took a long time when you have a baby and health challenges;
Former military vets who found it hard to adjust to civilian life after serving in wars where they saw and participated in horrific violence;
Many children who work hard to keep up with school work despite not having a permanent address;
Many single mothers and several single fathers who work hard to create more promising futures for their children. It is very hard to take care of young children, work enough hours to pay bills, and hold down jobs as single parents of young children.

Many of them love animals and miss having pets.

When I meet homeless/ unhoused people, I strongly believe there but for the grace of God go I. They are people with feelings, dreams and challenges just like the rest of us housed people. [/quote]

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