What Are The Pros And Cons Of Being Homeless

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My family and I have experienced a few disappointments, but homelessness was the most detrimental to us all. It all started when my mother decided to receive her retirement money early and leave her job at the police department. After the phone calls and money being spent, her retirement money of over $28,000 was gone within a month. We immediately began to struggle as my mother tried to find another job with the same, or more income, than what she had before. Moreover, each job required all applicants to have a college degree, but my mother only had a high school diploma. We had to live with friends and family, and eventually, in our car. I recall several occasions where I had to wear the same clothes from the previous day to school because