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My Black Coat

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My Black Coat

It wasn’t just any coat. While probably not too expensive, it didn’t belong on the street.

Lynn Mendes
Jun 28, 2021
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My Black Coat

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While homeless, the one thing I relied on the most was my coat.

It wasn’t just any coat. While probably not too expensive, it didn’t belong on the street. It was black, mid-length and fur lined. It kept me warm on the nights I had to spend outdoors and served as a cover for my time at the Travelers Aid.

On one particular night I going to the Rhode Island…

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