Personal Narrative: Homelessness

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What I Already Know:
Over the years, I have come into contact with several people who have experienced homelessness, along with those who have actually lived on the streets. Through these interactions, it occurred to me that homelessness yields a much greater meaning than just not having a place to live. It (homelessness) presents a world of fear and violence, hunger and emptiness; a place where the unknown is inevitable. The people encountered living on the streets are every day, normal people like you and I. They are veterans, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, and children. Homelessness is a world that shows no respect to person, nor principle, and oftentimes, the result of poor decision-making, an economic meltdown, or mental illness. …show more content…
Prior to that, I knew what it was, or what I thought it was, however, it wasn’t until I saw someone whom I had known, previously in life, wandering the streets, aimlessly, that I started to wonder. One day, as I was driving through downtown Tulsa I noticed one of my former high school classmates standing on the sidewalk. I had seen him previously in that area, however, I never took the initiative to communicate with him. This particular time, I decided to approach him. I was curious about his condition, and what might have caused it. During our brief conversation, I came to the realization that this individual was not stable, mentally. I did not base my conclusion on the fact that he mentioned homelessness as being ideal for him; my conclusion was based on his mannerisms, and inability to focus during our

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