what would you do if you were homeless?

Question

this sunday i will be homeless and i'm scared to death and i'm either going to stay at my grandma's house or under a bridge but i need to know what you would do if you were in my postion as a 17 year old that is with her parents and has no place to go?

Answer 1

I've been homeless... I stayed with friends while I tried to find other arrangements. Then, I stayed with a family member for a couple of weeks, then, I stayed in my car a couple of days, and at a hotel a couple of nights. During that time, I was doing everything possible to save money to get an apartment or a room.

I eventually rented 2 rooms in a private home, one for myself, one for my daughter.

Don't let the circumstances own you...do everything you can to work your way of the circumstances. Don't fall for the lie that you have to live on the street. Many people who "go there" both physically and mentally are never able to see themselves as having anything better, so they give up hope.

I never gave up hope and refused to "settle" for a skanky apartment in a dangerous neighborhood, or getting caught up in the rescue shelter - I worked like crazy to provide the best I possible could for my daughter. I really believe that if you want something bad enough, you are willing to work for it...

Don't believe you have no place to go...I am sure there are friends, family members, schoolmates, etc who are willing to help out for a while. Get a job to help earn money to pay for another place. If it's your parent's irresponsibility that is causing the "homelessness", then you need not rely on them and fend for yourself...you can do it!

Answer 2

At 17 I would get a job if you can and save up money to support yourself. If you already mentioned staying at your grandma's house, then you aren't going to be homeless. Do that if you can, and work on your situation. Become a bit more independent and create a life for your self.

Answer 3

Get help! I'm so very sorry you're in this position. Here we are spending billions to rebuild a country we shouldn't have been in in the first place and we have situations like you're in. It's unholy and evil, seriously.

There are city/state/federal programs to help people like you and your family get back on your feet. If I knew your city/state I would gladly look up the information for you and let you have it. There is something called Section 8 housing that assists individuals in paying for their housing. Based on income, I believe they will pay a substantial amount, if not the whole thing, to keep people with a roof over their head.

The second thing you need to do is start contacting churches. Tell them your situation. They should be able to tell you quickly what options are available to you.

If you can't get help by this weekend, go to grandma's. Do not, DO NOT live on the streets. They are dangerous - predators look for people in your situation and they'll do anything to get you where they want you. From pimps to rapists, they'll do and say *anything* to convince you that they can help you.

If you're still in school, talk to your guidance counselor. Whatever you do, don't take it on faith that you have no options. You do. There are many many good people out there who will bend over backwards to help keep you safe.

I'm so sorry you're in this situation. I wish I could give you a hug.

Answer 4

Please start calling social service organizations around your city now, there are many great programs out there and there are many people that would want to help you.Please don't go live under a bridge, go to your Grandmothers house. At least you will have a warm place to stay with a roof over your head. Many charites help people who are homeless. Believe me I know my family and I have been in that situation once, we stayed at motels, it wasn't a great experience, but we survived and are doing great now. Never lose hope! Good Luck to you and stay safe.

Answer 5

Go to your nearest shelter. Because you are female you should try to find a womens shelter. The street is a very harsh environment for anyone, a young girl even more so. I've seen some nasty thing happen to girls that are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Dont let yourself become a statistic. Find help.

Answer 6

if i were homeless , depends on the sercomstance you never want to live under a bridge or somthing like that with you having the possibility of living with your grandma i would say live with your grandma do your best to get a job if you dont have one save money and look for an appartment . me myself i was living alone by time i was 15 but i was living in my moms house and she was living with her bf that tried to rape me and i worked 30 hours a week and went to school while living alone by time i was 16 and paying the bills kinda hard to get a job at 15 but i was lucky to have help until i turned 16 and then got my first job

Answer 7

Whatever you do, make sure you get an education so you can take care of yourself. Sounds like you may be a junior in high school. I hope you graduate honey. If not get a ged. You can get through this. Lots of us have had huge obstacles to overcome and so can you. There's a saying, "This too shall pass." It's just tough while this stuff goes on. Good luck to you!

Answer 8

1st why are you going to be homeless...we all have choices in life...if you are forced onto the street, you already be homeless right now...so what is the choice you are left with right now? I go to my grandmas, why choose to be homeless when you have family to go to? What happened to your parents? R they homeless are they loosing thier home? Choices...there are always choices...in life...It is choices that make up your journey in life...You can sleep outside in the streets or u can sleep in a bed with food and shelter at your grandmas..it is your choice...

Here is a story...My boyfriend at the age of 13 moved from bc to alberta with his adopted family..His adopeted mother started emotionally and verbally abusing him.. then he starts high school and he has a girlfriend and two jobs and is on the honour roll...his older brother who is also adopeted is nothing like that. He is into drugs and drinking and gets all the attention and anything he wants from his parents. when my boyfriend turns 14 with the jobs and everything good happening in his life his adoptive family starts physcially abusing him and verbally and they hit him over and over and over again, then they tell him they hate him, he has no clue why they acted like this..they kick him out on to the streets with nothing, he is homeless, no one to go to, because his parents phone all his relatives and lie to them to make sure they do not take him in. This continues for 10 years off and on and he goes done to 90 pounds and is starving to dealth. his parents do not save him at all, they still lie about it to everyone. and it was his godmother that saves him, or he be dead right now. see he had no choices at all but survival..

You have a choice. If i was to become homeless I look at all my choices before hand to see if there is any alternatives...

There are homes for 17 year old that will take you in, that help teenss in trouble like this, You cannot become homeless.

Answer 9

My heart goes out to you. No one should have to experience what you are going through. Sounds like it is time to contact the State Welfare department. They can assist your family with housing and food and medical. Could just be the second or third chance for your parents.

Answer 10

you should stay at your grandma's until you get money saved. i have been on my own since i was 16 and i have always managed to pay the bills and have never had to resort to anything illegal. Good Luck!!