I wanted to take this homeless lady home, but she refused?

Question

I saw this homeless lady on the street. It was very cold outside. Almost freezing and I worried that she could freeze to death outside. There are no shelters close by and so I offered to take her home and put her in one of my guest bedrooms. She refused. I then thought she may be afraid and I offered to buy her something hot to eat. There was a Mexican restaurant close by and thought she might enjoy a good meal. She refused. I offered her money and she refused that too. I am confused about this because I really wanted to help her. I left her my name and number and told her if she needed food or a place to stay I would help her if she changed her mind. I am up thinking about her and wondering if she is OK. What else could I do for her? Does anyone have any other ideas? I think she is mentally ill. Why would the government allow people like her out on the street?She really should be in a hospital.God bless her!

Answer 1

God bless YOU baby! But, stop this.. Sad to say, but with this kind heart of yours, you will only get taken advantage of and stolen from. There are ways to help the homeless that do NOT involve taking them home!! The streets are full of crazy people, and good folks who have just had a hard way to go....but, you can't tell the difference most of the time. Many are con artists that prey on people like you, so be careful!!!

Answer 2

Just because she lives on the street doesn't mean that she still hasn't got her pride, she is there for a reason and may not feel worthy of accepting handouts like other homeless people.

You are a very loving person but you should never invite them into your home instead you could offer them a ride to a shelter or someplace where they can keep warm. Chances are they will stay where their are on the streets because that is what they know. You could give them blankets or something if they don't want to go anywhere.

Just keep praying for her and her well being and let God take care of the rest.

God Bless you

Answer 3

In the 1980s the Federal Government dropped it's funding for services to the Mentally Ill. Unfortunately, I think the underlying thought was that their families would take them in and provide for them. Because of their illnesses, many have lost touch with their families or the families just don't care. It is so sad. I do not believe in Government to solve all probvlems, but yes it seems for the safety of these people and just out of pure compassion the government should do something. I would much prefer my Tax Dollars going to assisting these people than supporting the deadbeats that choose not to work and receive Government assistance.

Answer 4

I think you have to be aware, that some people live their lives on the streets. Therefore making the streets their home. However well meaning you may be they probably find your concern patronising and a bit threatening. At the end of the day people have choices to make, and just because those choices are not ones you or I would make does not make them irrational or mentally ill.

Answer 5

Sorry to read about the terrible pain you are feeling, which is very obvious in your post. I would suggest that you get some individual counseling to help you work through all of your emotional turmoil. You certainly are not responsible for your ex-wife's dilemma - the courts have finalized your divorce and custody issues. I can only suggest that you follow your heart & conscious to guide you regarding whether you should help your ex financially (don't know if that would be setting a bad precedence) & also, she is going to have to take responsibility for herself at some point and put her game plan together. Don't know what she was expecting or planning when she was the one who initiated the talk of divorce...good-luck to you & your daughter - hope you can get past all of this trauma soon!

Answer 6

You are a rare and true Good Samaritan and I commend you. I wish there were alot more people like you in the world. The sad thing is that there are mentally ill people out there that refuse to get help for their condition. Hence, they walk the streets. God bless you and yours. All we can do is pray for her and others like her.

Answer 7

You have a wonderful heart sweetie. But you have to understand that she is on the street for a reason, the government provides housing for those who cannot afford it. However they do keep those with criminal records out. The government helps those who want to help themselves to the federally funded cookie jar. You just have to be mentally able to take it.

Answer 8

You have a good heart. I will send love to you and her. She sounds mentally ill and didn't know how to say yes to help. I understand how confusing it can be. Just know that she probably was happy just to have you offer and care for her.

I know about this in a way I hate to remember. I had a break down and lived on the street for a time. love people like you who care.

Answer 9

You seem so kind wow to you ...maybe she does not trust people very much i can not blame her there a lot of cooks out there maybe she was to proud and most likely she does have a probleme with mental illiness P.S. be careful if you bring someone home with you make sure there is somebody else with you do not know this person but its ok to feel the way you do more people should be like you. lorie

Answer 10

She should be reported to your local authorties asap, because she could actually freeze to death. Call the police or mental health and welfare office and give them the information you just sent. Don't feel like you are infringing her rights, because you are trying to save her life. If you saw her in a building on fire wouldn't you feel right about calling the firedepartment??? Good luck and bless you!