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Good question. Here's my answer.

Jul 9, 2021

I'm on the streets. But everywhere I turn, things are looking up.

Mar 22, 2021

Homeless today. House tomorrrow.

Jul 13, 2021

There were multiple factors that contributed to my journey out of homelessness. The most important factor is one with three parts: me, myself, and I.

Feb 1

Ten days in my life as I fight homelessness and addiction

Jan 26

You may have seen us flying the sign on the highway exit ramps or asking you help us find work or get a meal. We are not victims. You should know that.

Feb 2, 2021

Sometimes stuff gets in the way of life.

Nov 26, 2021

Princess was "one of a kind."

Johanna Elattar

Sep 28, 2021

Julia lives in an industrial warehouse storage room owned by an old friend. Her storage room—a big closet, really—has a door that locks; and over the…

Jan 14, 2021

Trying to find a shower while facing homelessness.

Aug 13, 2021

From David Alan Goldberg — Part Two of his hand-drawn series on doing life while facing homelessness.

David Alan Goldberg

Apr 20, 2021

Two short pieces about surviving, thriving

Mar 8

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