Homelessness is a huge problem in America over 3.5 million people are homeless. Many go without the basic necessities that we take for granted every day. Sanitary products, hygiene products, band aids, food, and shelter. We all know that this is a huge tragedy but how many of you all have actually taken time and pictured yourself where they are at now? As winter starts to really set in and christmas rolls around the corner can you picture yourself living on the streets right now? It seems so distant but the shocking thing is that people just like us, are homeless right now as we speak. People who have graduated from private schools and public schools there’s no difference because the background doesn’t matter. Could you even imagine spending christmas in the cold snow sleeping outside? Do you ever fear that one day you could end up like this? What other fears do you have ?
- Champ
I always wonder where life will take me, but I find it difficult to imagine that I would ever find myself in such a difficult position. I am, of course, not in charge of what happens in my life so I am not sure what will happen. I fear that things could end up going downhill due to either my poor decisions or bad circumstances and I’m afraid of not being able to get back up on my feet. I think we all fear the future and are unsure about where life will take us, but I don’t think anyone ever imagines or expects to end up homeless.
I don’t ever really fear that I will go into homelessness, but sometimes I wonder if people I am close to will, and whether or not I would take them in or if I would be able to take them in.
i do not fear that i will be homeless, even though i do not know what my future looks like i do not think i will be homeless. I fear that maybe someone i love or am friends with might become homeless because of the wrong choices they have made in their life. I cannot even imagine what it must feel like to not wake up in your bed ready for presents on christmas morning, it is a sad fact but i think we should give our time and talents to these children and either do service or make donations.
I am not scared of anything.
I always feel terrible about the people that are homeless on Christmas. We tend to take the things we recieve for granted and even the simplist necessities like food and shelter. When i get older, I plan to volunteer around Christmas to help these people out.
Although I have tried to put myself in their shoes so I can understand their pain, I am never truly able to encompass the situation they are in. I cannot picture myself in their situation because I have never known anyone to be in that situation. I have never feared this, but I guess it should be a true concern because life change at any moment. I fear being miserable when I get older and I fear that I will fail when I get older.
I have thought about being homeless a few times before when I myself have seen people begging on the streets or looking for work. I could never imagine having to brave December outside on park benches and in a windy downtown city. I already can’t stand the 30 second walk from my car into school in the morning, I can’t imagine 24 hours day in and day out in the snow. Also, having to wait in ridicilously long lines with others in your same predicament, not guaranteed you will get a warm meal or place to sleep for the night. I am worried about getting myself in a bad situation with drugs, etc. that will end with a life like this.
I have pictured myself as homeless before, but I can honestly say I do not think I will ever be in that situation. I do not believe all homeless people are lazy by any means, but I think that with my work ethic I will never be in that situation. I have a good family who can also help me if times ever get too hard. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be without a home at this time of the year with the cold weather, but I have done many things to help the homeless like donate money, food, and clothing.
In these tough economic times, the possibility of homelessness is very relevant, but I’ve never thought that I could be homeless. I’ve always been comfortable enough. I don’t like to think about that scenario, but since so many people are homeless, it’s hard not to. I always try to donate what I can to the homeless, but I know there’s always more I could do.
that fear makes me push harder in life
I have actually thought about being homeless before. The thought really frightens me. I can’t imagine having nowhere to go, especially when the weather is so cold. I guess I really picture myself at this point when I start to lose my motivation in school. I know that not every homeless person chose the life they live, but I try to remind myself that I could very well end up in the streets if I lose sight of what’s important. It breaks my heart to see homeless people around Christmas, but I feel like my family is loving and supportive enough that they would never allow me to be stranded by myself in the streets (especially at Christmas).
- Asparagus Alligator
I can’t imagine what it would feel like to be homeless on Christmas. I have never really feared becoming homeless because I plan to try my hardest in life to be the best I can be.
I cant even imagine what it would be like to sleep outside at this time of year. I just complain when I have to take the dog outside but I haven’t really thought of how it would be to sleep outside. I dont fear becoming homeless as much because I have a lot of family that (I hope) would take us in if some tragedy happened.
I dont think I could ever really imagine the full struggle these people go through. I believe those who have been blessed and lucky in life need to give back to those less fortunate. especially around the holidays. I havent really ever thought about being homeless myself, but I think it would be one of the hardest situations to endure.
I do not know what my future brings but I do not think I will end up in this direction. I plan on pursuing my education so I will never have to face this situation. I can’t imagine what it would be like to go through the holidays alone. Knowing that there are people out there who have to face this, it encourages me to give back to those in need.
Some other fears I have is growing up because I do not know what the future brings. I am afraid of failure, I just want to be happy and successful when I am older.
I dont really think I could ever be homeless because I know that even if I do go through some struggles, i have a very supportive family who will always help me. I do fear that someone I know could become homeless though because it only takes a few very wrong decisions to cause someone to lose everything, no matter how they are raised. In fact, when i was in 8th grade, I talked to someone at a homeless shelter to had graduated from sacred heart, so you never know what could happen