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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsArthur is a homeless Vietnam era veteran who lives in the woods near Ithaca, New York.
Something as simple as making a cup of coffee in the morning takes Arthur 45 minutes. Think about that for a moment. Would you wait in line at Starbucks even 15 minutes for a Caramel Macchiato? It really hit me when I was helping Arthur work his cart down the trail. While Arthur pushed I had to lift up the front so the wheels wouldnt dig into where the trail was soft. It was challenging to say the least, and I could not stop thinking that he makes this journey several times a day every single day!
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Arthur is a homeless Vietnam era veteran who lives in the woods near Ithaca, New York. (Original Post)
Lady Freedom Returns
Jun 2019
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delisen
(6,042 posts)1. Thank you for posting
Homelessness is a labor and time intensive undertaking for people in this situation.
Glorfindel
(9,714 posts)2. There are resources available for homeless veterans.
I wonder if there is some reason that Arthur hasn't sought help through some of them. I can't even imagine being homeless and living in the woods, especially during cold weather.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)6. The resources may be available
But, if you have become mentally overwhelmed, they may not be apparent.
Trust me...I speak from experience.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)7. +1 on that!
sheshe2
(83,633 posts)3. Invisible People
Sad K&R.
JDC
(10,114 posts)4. This article although a little older, is as relevant as ever
democrank
(11,084 posts)5. Recommended