Detroit

[DetroitOtherday]

Hello?

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Didn't work. No meal.

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

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

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

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!

Hope you're doing ok, Detroit

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

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

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

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

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.

I knew this would be hard. That ikd have no way to cook for myself. The reality is a bit harsher. I've not had a meal since Tuesday. Tuesday I only had boiled veg. Monday had full meal. Not got a meal since. Just apples, oranges, and a little cheese . I can't eat much dairy. So it's a long time . Not going to fix that today as i only can stay here till the morning of the third, shelters are full. If I go out of the center my options for assistance plummet. So, I'm trying to get something fixed. I'm trying not to cry. Today and tomorrow must be spent concentrating on housing. I wish somewhere would just boil me veg and some meat, no seasoning, no spices. Just veg cooked in a non cc pan! A woman can't live on apples alone!

Please feel that you can vent on here, freely, Detroit. Nothing crass about it. That sounds really hard.

I'm so sorry there isn't more help out there for you. This might sound a bit off the wall, but don't the Hare Krishnas cook without seasonings/spices? They are cultish, but I've been fed by them before, just had to sit through some tedious chanting. I wonder if other churches/temples or religious groups might be worth asking, too?

I've been there, fwiw, though I don't have allergies. Eaten out of bins and sometimes got some very good quality food, too. Supermarkets?

Sending you warm wishes and all the best. Hope that something turns up for you soon. x

For anyone else to cook safely for me is a real pain. I can't get sick or a bad reaction. I'll be ok. Promise.

Wishing you luck Detroit xxxx

So we've had fires, a pandemic, lockdowns, no showers...the Donald being a dangerous tyrant, political unrest. I'm kinda nervous about what next! On top of that I have to be able to get a meal. I m past hungry and feeling very spaced out. Trying to get a suitable place to stay so I stay near the support. I can't do this by myself any more. The trans rights people win. I'll call a boy a girl, not panic if I have to deal with a male, or not let them see my panic. Anything. I'm utterly broken at this point.