The Anything But Simple LifeThe Scarcity Mindset of HomelessnessIt’s Thursday. This morning I forced myself to take a shower. For the past 11 months, I’ve been semi-consciously showering only on…Jan 41Jan 41
The Anything But Simple LifeDear Santa: I’d Like a Home for ChristmasLast year on Christmas, I woke up in an old, drafty RV that my husband and I had called “home” for almost three years. The RV had no…Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeIt’s Expensive to Be HomelessWhen you’re homeless and trying to live something even close to a normal life, the costs are surprisingly high. Staying warm, staying…Dec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeThe Transformation Story I Get to WitnessIrish and I are speaking again. We actually made up a few hours after I published my last post.Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeWarning: When Your Partner Gets Sober, You Might Hate ThemIrish is on Day 3 of going through nicotine withdrawals. He woke up on Sunday morning, announced it was going to be a shitty day, and then…Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeGoing From Homeless to Housed When You Have a Criminal RecordThis is a version of a post I’ve shared with various groups about the struggles people with criminal backgrounds face as they search for…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeThe Emotional Trauma of HomelessnessHomelessness is a traumatic event. Anyone who’s gone through it knows this is true.Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeHow I Started a Business While I Was HomelessSummer 2022Dec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023
The Anything But Simple LifeGetting Housing Doesn’t Mean Never Being Homeless AgainA year ago when Irish and I were desperately trying not to be homeless anymore, all I could think of was how an apartment would change…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023