The next town to mine is one where people from this town move to once they've "made it". Good schools, housing up to 50% more expensive, fancy shops, lots of restaurants etc. People there are very proud to be from that town and not mine (I work there!)
Anyway in recent weeks a rough sleeper has taken up residence on the high street. The response from locals has varied from disgraceful, we don't want that in our town to what lovely things can we do for him.
I know the street pastors who are on duty at night and they know him well. They (and others) give him food and clothing and have offered him help to access housing/shelters etc. He does not want this. For his own reasons (which may or not be related to his MH) he prefers to stay on the street.
Someone very well meaning has set up a campaign to raise enough money to put him in a hotel over Christmas, but no-one has asked him if he'd like that.
AIBU to feel a bit uncomfortable about the whole thing?
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PrettySophisticated · 10/12/2016 16:06
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