***I chose this photo because it is true of so many people. The saying “you’re one paycheck away” is also true. A personal story: I was a week late paying my rent last month, the first time in years, and four years in this residence. I received a nasty letter warning me of eviction, etc, with printed lie “because you have consistently failed and continue to fail”…this is a lie and my bank statements prove it. I went to the office, empty. Because I live in a federally subsidized building, “they” can oust me any time, especially with this lie or any complaint. So I can relate to this man, because here in this city, you cannot fight city hall. It is filled with stiff old men with no hope for any new ideas or changes. Even the library is threatened! So instead of ignoring or looking down on someone like this man, stop and ask if he is okay, maybe listen to his story. I imagine if you are reading or writing blogs, you are luckier than persons like this. Giving your time is worth a lot. I paid my rent with a hefty late charge, but threats this letter put on me was scary and disappointing, realizing how fragile my position is.
Oh wow, this sucks so bad! I’m happy the situation was resolved, but it does sound scary. I was late paying my rent once when living independently. Thankfully, the housing corporation was understanding in my case and they hadn’t taken any action by the time I had my support worker contact them to resolve the issue.
This is terrible that they can do this, especially after you can prove you have not been late in your payments before.
Hubby can identify with this man, and there have been occasions when we have been homeless, the first living in a tent and then buying a small touring caravan, next selling the cottage and a friend took us in for a few weeks until we found the boat, and then three years later after we sold the boat and were able to rent rooms with another friend until we found this house.
My oldest son was homeless for a while, living far away we had no idea. His early years but now he is married has a daughter and is an RN. Life just carries on with valleys and mountains
The Bag Lady 
Oh wow, this sucks so bad! I’m happy the situation was resolved, but it does sound scary. I was late paying my rent once when living independently. Thankfully, the housing corporation was understanding in my case and they hadn’t taken any action by the time I had my support worker contact them to resolve the issue.
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This is an over 55 federally subsidized apartment complex and very strict
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It seems things are changing with all of this threatening going around, it’s terrible.
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I’m gladdened to hear you are housed now.❤️
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This is terrible that they can do this, especially after you can prove you have not been late in your payments before.
Hubby can identify with this man, and there have been occasions when we have been homeless, the first living in a tent and then buying a small touring caravan, next selling the cottage and a friend took us in for a few weeks until we found the boat, and then three years later after we sold the boat and were able to rent rooms with another friend until we found this house.
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My oldest son was homeless for a while, living far away we had no idea. His early years but now he is married has a daughter and is an RN. Life just carries on with valleys and mountains
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Yes, it does and we manage as best we can with the cards we’ve been dealt.
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Agreed
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I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. That’s so wrong; they shouldn’t be able to treat you like that 🙁
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