Detroit

[DetroitOtherday]

Hello?

Well so long as the page link isn't listed here that's fine (I hope!). Just add info to the petition page.

Detroit, I didn't think of that! Can you set up a just giving page?

We'd need some way to find a breadcrumb trail to the right page, though...?

I'm sure we can find a way to send a batsignal.

Hoping you're okay today, Detroit (well, hoping you're fast asleep right now).

I feel really embarrassed. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was begging. I'll be ok, promise. You guys are my friends, I do try not to be too depressing. Thank you for the offer, I don't know what to say.

Sorry for sounding so down. Yesterday was just rejection after rejection. Plus a few crazies. One guy offered me a room very very cheaply. During the Skype meeting he was so sleazy. The day didn't improve from there

I got a reply from the main charity that organizes assistance, they are apparently overwhelmed with requests for help, so moving slowly. I've got various intake interviews for programs today. None of whom know what an adult human female is, but that's ok. The issue is they are running at 50 percent capacity due to the virus, and the homeless population is just moving from shelter to shelter.

The dv shelters are over flowing, even the nightly programs are full. I spent hours calling around yesterday.

Hopefully I get accepted for food assistance today. They are doing phone interviews, so it should be not too awful.

I'm so confused about who is calling me today for what reason. Ive got myself absolutely mixed up. I just have to answer the phone. I know the food program, a shelter perhaps. I could cry.

I'm actually really nervous about the election. I'm in a very liberal city, but am bracing myself for trouble.

This year isn't much fun, is it.

On the plus side, I actually look clean and have clean clothes. I just have to not totally panic. Easier said than done. Oldstyle talks to me, which helps.

Please don't worry for a moment, it's staggering how you just keep on going and how tough you are and for those of us stuck in the UK who hate to see you in this situation and wish very much it was possible to get to you with a hot meal and some practical support when you're having such a hard night, it's a very sincere offer any time it would help.

This year truly sucks in many ways. I had an American friend on the phone in tears overnight with anxiety on what today may be like with civil unrest. I hope you can stay by the phone and well away from it all. Good luck with those calls, I'm hoping very much that they lead to that food support and some practical help.

I honestly think if Trump wins or loses we are looking at trouble thanks to his words and actions. How anyone could vote for him, I don't know. I'm going to have to go out later, but will be careful. Having a conversation with someone who has been in the city for a while, a really nice girl who is similarly terrified, she's concerned trouble will get bussed in by Trump supporting types. I really hope we are all wrong. I don't know if I can cope with riots too.

I can get my leg fixed once I've a longer term base. It really hurts Al the time. When my leg is at rest, my foot looks at an odd angle, if I try pull it straight my ankle and foot hurt like heck and look strange. Walking isn't much fun on it, I can feel across my shin where the issue is. Basically it healed wrongly I think. So that's a priority when I'm in a longish term place.

I have to hold my nerve. Within city limits there's a glimmer of hope I can get inside permanently. As soon as I leave my chances fall.

I didn't manage a hot meal last night, but wasn't too hungry. I've apples, cheese, some gf bread which is causing tummy issues, but I need something so will have to just eat it.

I feel like I actually have friends, it means the world to me. You dont look down on me. Let's face it, it's a pretty embarrassing situation to be in at this point in life. Due to showers being shut I hadn't even managed a real shower in 8 months. I had no idea how filthy I was until I had my showers here.
I know I wasn't going to make it through winter this time. So this was my best attempt. Dudes in women's provisions everywhere here. I'm ignoring, I just keep my wits about me and head down . Why are they more important than women? They get men's help, lbgt help, women's help...the bathroom I went to yesterday said "all genders" ! All genders!!!

My old guitar was a martin from better times. It was ancient. It had a scuff near the pickguard, dings in the top. Spruce top, rosewood back and sides. A six steel string grand concert. I had kept it through everything. It was a gift. I loved that guitar. It was my baby. Guitar, suitcase, backpack. I hope the person that has it now loves it too. Before I gave her up, I tuned it up to Joni tunings and played case of you, strummed a few chords and cried my eyes out. My 69 mustang has been gone a while, truck, and now the martin. Ouch.

My suitcase turntable, my records....Joni just isn't the same on a tinny YouTube recording.

Maybe I can get a job in a music shop. Or a book store. Might make up for the lack of raccoons.

Life is so sad. You just don't realize when that last good day will be. The last time you hug someone. The last time they do something that makes you smile, like build a fairy village on a picnic table, or draw a picture of wonder woman for your birthday, complete with cape. Then it all goes away. I can't breakdown today. My heart's thudding out my chest. I just want to go back in time.

I'm not surprised you're feeling all the things you're feeling. Anyone would, given suffering and uncertainty. Lots to process. But please don't feel embarrassed here. We're just here to offer what support we can.

And hopefully very soon you will also get some concrete help in the form of food, cash, medical attention and housing.

Life is sad, yes. And all the other things, too. Including unexpectedly beautiful, and good. Wishing you far more of the latter.

I'm going to have to leave city limits in order to stay inside. Oh well . Tried

I tried so hard. Can't do this. Trump wins too? I'm screwed. I've tried so hard, but just not possible. Got my email today from xxxx state organization turning me down for 16 day hotel voucher.

Detroit do you have paypal?

Hi Detroit - sorry that things are still not falling into place for you. Can you sort of "buddy" up with the woman you mentioned yesterday. Just to be able to share with someone what you are going through and understand.

Because I am new to your situation, not sure why you need to leave the city. Would have thought more options, but maybe not.

And yes, scarely that Trump seems so close to getting a second term, but it still isn't settled. Votes still to be counted. But having to wait till maybe the end of the week is just another thing you have to hang on in for.

Let us know if there is any way we can help.

How did yesterday's calls go? Are you waiting for any other possible leads for somewhere to stay?

Hello.

Still here for you.

How do you mean stay inside? In housing?

Are there any religious organisations about? they are quite often good at offering help/housing/food.

As for the election - ach, it's going to take a while to sort it out, I think.

Got homeless shelter place in the city. Mixed sex. This was exactly what I didn't want to happen

Hang in there, Detroit. Hopefully something better will come along very soon.

Hope you are safe and although not the best option glad you have somewhere indoors for the night. Are there other women you can help keep an eye on each other.

Best outcome if this is a stepping stone to something better suited to your needs.

Do they give you a meal as well?

I've very severe food allergies, Dr diagnosed, get really unwell. I can't risk having a major reaction. So could not eat. Had one hot meal in 9 days or so. Bit desperate. No cooking, hot plates, crock pots allowed. I'm a bit panicked.

It's a bit gritty here, but I guess safe. The security guard is ok. Fact is I always said I would never ever do this . That was non negotiable. I now out myself in a situation I'll not manage, I don't think. It's ok. I'm fine really.

Don't want to explain my dietary needs fully on forum , too outing I fear. But I really can't risk it.

Sorry you dont have any way of getting the food you need. But glad you think you might be able to make the space work for you.

Take care.

You there Detroit?

Thinking of you often along with the chipmunks and the bears and the storms and the endless stress. Hope you are still writing, playing the guitar, eating somehow.

Let us know if you can. You have lots of support on here. xxx

Hello, Im here! I lurk often, and read the feminist board. I see you have all been very busy. Things are ok. The city is both soul destroyingly hard and dangerous, and necessary. I worked out a way to eat, using a rice cooker that I have to hide, and the shelter is ok, but in a very dangerous area. Its nice you are thinking of me. Hello