mileena wrote:
Everyone here has been very nice. Thank you for that. I actually wouldn't mind being a true RV'er when I have more money and retire. Heck, I already have my license and registration in South Dakota, as they are known to welcome full-timers who have cut the cord! I appreciate that.
I have thought of a shelter, but they are bad in my area. Waiting lists, dangerous, no privacy, lots of rules (like in by 6 PM, out by 7 AM), have to get in line for a bed each night (not guaranteed), no storage of belongings, many are closed during the summer, and they are often located in a bad area. In other words, shelters suck. I'd rather live in my van, on my own, like I am used to, with complete privacy and freedom. Not that I am disrespecting the homeless, but I also don't want to associate myself with them. I am used to living in a house or apartment, have a car, am well educated and intelligent (went to a Ph.D. program at Penn for two years, and did a year at law school at BU), work hard, and have almost a $1,000 a month income from SSDI/SSI. I don't want other homeless people to drag me down.
If you receive SSI (and SSDI) you would be amazed at the subsidized housing available, if you just apply. HUD has programs for "low income" etc. If I were you, I'd spend some time scouring the SSI website for leads on Section 8 housing, etc. Transitional housing is always available (as opposed to "shelters") Just know where to look and be persistent (your county welfare office would also have leads, as well as the Salvation Army) Contact Habitat For Humanity and also the United Way. You might also utilize YouTube for information/videos on "Stealth Camping"
Good luck to you,
WoodGlue
