Homeless at Christmas
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
December 25, 2019 1:22am CST
A few days ago I walked past a man begging on the street and it made me wonder how he got to that state and what sort of Christmas he would be having. I threw him a coin and hoped that he wouldn't use it to buy drink or drugs.
To be honest I'm always glad when the hype is over and I can get back to normal but at least I know I have a roof over my head, family that want to be with me and plenty of food on the table. I've been through hard times but never homeless and I can't imagine how terrible it must be.
To everyone, wherever you are in the world, have a good one and spare a thought for those less fortunate.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Dec 19
That's brilliant. I have given them old duvets before to keep warm
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
26 Dec 19
@sprite1950 That’s a great idea, too!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Dec 19
@DianneN They sleep in shop doorways sometimes under cardboard boxes
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Dec 19
@LadyDuck That's wonderful. If only other countries would follow suit.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Dec 19
Some of our military who fought for their country have become homeless. I'm not sure how that happens. My partner says it's because they are looked after and organised in the army and when they come out they are not able to fend for themselves.
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@LadyDuck (457562)
• Switzerland
26 Dec 19
@sprite1950 No matter how they are, it is a shame that a Government drops those who fought for their country. Veterans are not treated very well in the United States. In Italy it is the opposite, those who follow the military career get their pensions at a very young age.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
25 Dec 19
I quit giving to beggars for so long because of so many reasons.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Dec 19
@Alexandoy I have never seen one but I hear about them all the time especially on the streets of London.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
25 Dec 19
@sprite1950 I had read an article about the cold wave that killed many homeless people. I think I would also die if I would be homeless and there is snow everywhere.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Feb 20
@marlina same here, it would affect my stomach.
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@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
30 Dec 19
Yeah it's terrible seeing them out on Christmas. I saw a guy playing trumpet not sure if he was homeless though.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
30 Dec 19
If they play a musical instrument I think they deserve to have money given to them.
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@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
25 Dec 19
In winter, wearing a T-shirt!! Oh my god...so cold.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Dec 19
I know. Some people here give them duvets in the winter
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Dec 19
@Behindtheguitarbar I guess so, so many die in the cold weather on our streets.
@Behindtheguitarbar (2831)
• Guangdong, China
26 Dec 19
@sprite1950 thanks for their kindness. These homeless guys will be a little bit warm in the winter.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
12 Jan 20
Do you see people begging like that all the time?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
12 Jan 20
Not all the time but it has become more common in the last couple of years.
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@eileenleyva (27562)
• Philippines
25 Dec 19
The kindest thought suggestion I have read - 'to spare a thought for those less fortunate.' My Christmas night would have been ordinary if I have not read your post. You speak from the heart. That makes the difference in this world.
Thank you for your kindness, the homeless would sure have a little help tonight because you asked us to think about them
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Dec 19
@eileenleyva Thank you. You have made my day with your kind comment. It's so easy to forget those who have nothing when we are tucking into our Christmas meals.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
26 Dec 19
Some are unfortunate,some maybe want to be able to move quickly to evade the police--it's a mixed bag.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
27 Dec 19
Yes definitely, there are all sorts of reasons for being homeless.
@jnrdutton (2556)
• United States
26 Dec 19
I love the way you ended this post, also I'm sure the man was grateful for the help you gave, the genuinely in need usually are. Many people are so dismissive of the homeless and otherwise struggling, it breaks my heart really.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
26 Dec 19
I had a friend who was homeless once. His marriage failed, he lost his job and then had nowhere to live. He bought a campervan with the little money he had and lived in that until he got back on his feet.
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
25 Dec 19
Cry cry and crying over this situation
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Dec 19
Yes it must be terrible to be cold and hungry
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@Marwahkha (132)
• Peshawar, Pakistan
25 Jan 20
I feel so pitty for them and at that time i just thank God for all the blessingshe has showered on me and showering
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
25 Jan 20
I agree and I think I am lucky that I have all the things I need.
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@Marwahkha (132)
• Peshawar, Pakistan
27 Jan 20
@sprite1950 obviously you are lucky
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