Sep 7, 2018 · 1 min read
Mental illness causes us to think we’re not worth much. If we’re not worth much to other people, we’re not worth much to ourselves, and personal hygiene is one of the first things to go. Maintaining personal hygiene is almost impossible if you are homeless.
My hope for your disdainful commenter is that she will be spared mental illness, either in herself or someone she cares for. If she is not spared that burden, she will have a much better understanding of what you are saying, though.