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21. May you have all the strength and

Reply to Left Coast2020 (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2013, 02:38 AM

Dec 2013

peace you need, Left Coast, to get you through this difficult transition in your life.

I was homeless for awhile but it was way back in the '80s. Two other times I had a van to live in.. one was in San Diego County in the late '80s and the other was on Kaua'i in the early '90s. Of course, it was so much different back then. I got away with it. But, there's a kid who works downstairs now who lives in his Van.. Very surreptitiously.

Cathartic to tell the world how you feel.

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In 2 Days I will be homeless [View all] Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 OP

I wish I could help you. LumosMaxima Dec 2013 #1

Contact local social services nadinbrzezinski Dec 2013 #2

Regardless of the responses here, you're a DUer so you have friends. flvegan Dec 2013 #3

Online I found a Homeless Shelter (MIssion Solano) in Fairfield, California. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2013 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #22

What would be adequate? pnwmom Dec 2013 #26

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That would be nice, but it's not going to happen by Monday. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #45

... Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2013 #68

Being homeless is an immediate problem for an individual Agnosticsherbet Dec 2013 #92

What are you doing? nt Logical Dec 2013 #54

whereas your post is really helpful. magical thyme Dec 2013 #58

I don't live there, don't know anyone there, don't have any money to send. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2013 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #93

A solution to one person being homeless is finding that person a roof, a bed, and a meal. Agnosticsherbet Dec 2013 #94

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #96

By force. Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #5

What would it take for you to get to Fairfield, if you don't mind telling us? sabrina 1 Dec 2013 #72

Its for vets Duckhunter935 Dec 2013 #78

Thank you, I just wondered if it was possible to help her get there if she has someone sabrina 1 Dec 2013 #80

I am really sorry. Do you have a little bit of money for a motel or something? factsarenotfair Dec 2013 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #23

We had moved on the promise of a job and had a baby. factsarenotfair Dec 2013 #39

If you have no friends or family, why not move to an area with lower cost of living Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #7

I tried that already. Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #14

definitely colder. but I could probably put you into contact with some I know. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #24

I don't agree with it. But I am also not averse to striking out into new territory. Did it myself. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #33

what's the point of that snark? Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #37

huh? seriously. what you posted made absolutely no sense. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #38

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no worries. as soon as I hit reply, I will forget about you or this bizarre exchange. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #43

You would do well to look at your attitude... Lost_Count Dec 2013 #53

You are really being sort of a jerk in this post! But assume that.... Logical Dec 2013 #56

I can't make any sense out of what you've posted so far LiberalEsto Dec 2013 #86

Yikes! BlueToTheBone Dec 2013 #66

This poster doesn't seem interested in helping the OP, just in disrupting.. whathehell Dec 2013 #50

Get the fuck out of here, dipshit NBachers Dec 2013 #47

Jury results on the alert for this post Codeine Dec 2013 #59

Finally, a jury that includes thinking people. Squinch Dec 2013 #61

I was juror #6 Rowdyboy Dec 2013 #76

Good job! rug Dec 2013 #82

. Squinch Dec 2013 #89

Jury got it right. closeupready Dec 2013 #67

Parts of Northern California have very expensive housing, some of them also have poor job markets, LeftyMom Dec 2013 #42

Here are some area homeless resources I could find OmahaBlueDog Dec 2013 #8

I'm not in Fairfield. North of there. Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #9

Last option. Let the cops drag you out Lifelong Dem Dec 2013 #10

i agree with this JI7 Dec 2013 #13

yes, dont move out. Be packed but let the court force ir Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #48

. JI7 Dec 2013 #11

I'm sorry to hear that and please be careful of homeless shelters firsttimer Dec 2013 #12

The one place I talked to said they take people to local churches Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #15

That actually doesn't sound bad firsttimer Dec 2013 #17

I have a strong sense from you that you want to go to Fairfield. So, why not just ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2013 #16

Well, yes. Because it would be a change of environment. Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #18

All I know to say is that if your head isn't on right, homelessness will make it worse. It is tough TheKentuckian Dec 2013 #34

You might have missed my question above, but what would it take for you to get to Fairfield? sabrina 1 Dec 2013 #79

This may sound stupid, but do you have a vehicle? I was homeless once in my vehicle for a couple of freshwest Dec 2013 #19

For all it's faults firsttimer Dec 2013 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #27

It's true. A couple of years ago I got caught broke waiting to start a job in Orlando and ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2013 #30

No they don't..... Bennyboy Dec 2013 #51

I'm hoping for someplace where I can change into suit and tie for interview... Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #32

May you have all the strength and Cha Dec 2013 #21

Unsolicited advice (worth what you paid for it): You should probably be more specific. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #31

Agree with LeftyMom Nabbysensei Dec 2013 #35

Have you contacted the St. Vincent dePaul Society? Are you familiar with No Vested Interest Dec 2013 #40

Well I didn't mean to be vague Left Coast2020 Dec 2013 #46

If you have a skill, offer it in return for a place to stay temporarily. Somtimes giving is getting kelliekat44 Dec 2013 #55

Roseville has a transitional program Blue Diadem Dec 2013 #69

I do understand that being under duress as you are now No Vested Interest Dec 2013 #71

Rocklin to Fairfield is 64 miles down I-80. Can you locate the nearest Greyhound station? riderinthestorm Dec 2013 #73

You can have a carry on that is 25 pounds and a check in that wieghs 50. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2013 #74

A 50 lb bag is usually a very large suitcase in my experience. riderinthestorm Dec 2013 #81

I hope so too! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2013 #83

I'm really sorry Left Coast2020 defacto7 Dec 2013 #49

Don't know your travel options, but the midwest is good for jobs in the toby jo Dec 2013 #52

I sure wish you were closer to MI! JNelson6563 Dec 2013 #57

If I was faced with your situation, panader0 Dec 2013 #60

check ads in paper for older people looking for companion/care provider Chrom Dec 2013 #62

Actually you may have time sunnystarr Dec 2013 #63

wow, kind of makes one think twice about offering a strranger a place to stay. nt woolldog Dec 2013 #90

What are your talents sorefeet Dec 2013 #64

southern NM and west Texas too n/t NMDemDist2 Dec 2013 #88

Set up a paypal and ask the admin if you can ask for donations here on DU Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #65

First of all, you are doing the right thing trying to control your emotions! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2013 #70

Are you renting a room? You may have legal recourse to stay and I'd like to help you msanthrope Dec 2013 #75

that's very kind of you to offer your expert help, msanthrope grasswire Dec 2013 #84

I hope you'll come back to the thread... ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #77

Hopefully, Leftcoast is busy making phone calls, etc. this morning No Vested Interest Dec 2013 #85

I hope so. n/t ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #87

yes, I wish the best for him/her Liberal_in_LA Dec 2013 #95