Detroit

I have to concentrate on housing after wasting my day trying to find food that is safe. Cross contamination will really hurt me. I have apples, oranges, carrots which I can eat raw. I'll have to be ok. Must fix accommodation in the area where the help is. Must stay downtown! Flying by seat of pants not fun.

Not crass at all, it's horrible for you.

Ok...well failed to get that fixed. I feel talking about it is crass. I'll be ok

I knew this would be tough, but this is traumatic.

I'm ok. Just trying to get something to eat that's allergy safe.

Hope you're doing ok, Detroit

This sounds ridiculous, but Ive severe food allergies, and no EpiPen. I can't eat out safely. I really don't want to complain. I think I might have got it fixed, but not sure yet. I can't get sick/ a bad reaction. So it's more difficult...sorry! Really don't worry, I'll get it done. Thank you for caring!

Is there a way I can send you a hot meal? Justeat it to you at a cafe in town or something?

Nothing at all? I am so sorry to hear that.

Oh sweetie Any news on the org you were planning to talk to? How is the leg?

Didn't work. No meal.

Good luck. And I hope you can then enjoy the day.

I'm going out on a food mission. It's a beautiful day. Not had a meal since Tuesday night, just my bag of apples.

Im getting a bit nervous about not getting in anywhere by Tuesday. Not managed to get supper. Tomorrow! I finally washed my clothes and finally look clean.

Wishing i could send you a hot meal, but really glad to hear you have somewhere safe and warm. Hope you get something more permanent sorted soon.

I am very bad at cities, so I totally understand how you feel. Bon courage x

Thank you for keeping me company! It feels so strange being inside, and in a city in a different state. Actually the vibes are better. Less Trumpy. In fact not trump at all. I've got to fix the food situation for tonight, not had a meal in days. Working on it!

Thanks for updating us, every so often I wonder how you're doing and how your leg is.
Do stick with the city to get some medical care. As a woman of a similar age injuries only continue to cause us more problems as we get older as it is.
I totally get how a city would feel now after so long not being around many people. I'd not been in a city since Feb and visiting one that was bustling last month freaked me out and that was without the personal security concerns and I knew I had somewhere to sleep.
Glad you're enjoying the shower & bed, hot showers really are the best.

Detroit, I've been thinking about you. So glad you checked in.

It's almost impossible, for me at any rate, to imagine what your life is like. So I'm really glad to hear your updates.

Like everyone else, I want to bring you in from the cold, with a hot drink, food and shelter.

You should definitely write that book, though.

Xxx

I'm nothing to be admired. I'm just stubborn. The few people that have t given up on me, they are amazing .

I'm trying very hard to be strong as possible. Not knowing where I'll sleep Thursday is a bit alarming, as is knowing then I'm in a city, no tent, and going to be in a lot of danger. I really admire the greenham common women. They were very brave. I'm going to go for a walk. Im used to forests not urban jungle. I've lost my nerve. But yes, that bed!!! The showers! A towel. I've not even had a towel to dry off on. It's a huge thing for me.

Can you focus on the positives, to make you feel less anxious about it?
The hot showers, the bed, the lack of cold, the safety from yee hah jerks shooting and shouting?
I'm sorry if I'm not helping, I'm aware I have no idea how to be supportive in your particular circumstances 😢

I lived on the Rainbow Tribe hippy circuit and then at Greenham Common Woman Peace Camp for a year, back in the 80s, so familiar with the whole tent/no water/campfire/being hassled/living off the land, and toxic masculinity masquerading as "oh so feminist allies"

I admire you so much

Heading into a city wearing sneakers, not boots, short hair, no guitar, no vehicle...this is about as brave as I get. Last chance saloon time. I'll venture out shortly. I've been. Laying in bed listening to blue on YouTube, Carey seemed appropriate.

I'ld love a chat in person! I am tee total, decided life's so stressful i'ld better be absolutely sober! Just saying hello to me means so much. A guitar will turn up sooner or later. But you know how it is,you get attached to things. It was a gift from aong time back. It was an ancient Martin, and I loved it. Silly really!

Stay safe Detroit.

I wish I could buy you a new guitar or at least make you a hot chocolate with rum and have a chat in person!

I'm pretty scared of being street urban homeless. But nothing was going to get fixed if I sat in a forest. Of course my ex-husband (still refusing a divorce) is a worry. Cities are high crime, I'm pretty vulnerable.