A little experiment.

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Scenario One.

You know someone who is about to become homeless. It is in our nature to hope and pray this person does not experience homelessness. We may even try to do what we can to prevent this from happening. Maybe we know of a resource that they haven't reached out to for assistance.  We  offer encouragement and support to someone about to experience homelessness. It is a sad situation.

Scenario Two.

You may know someone who has been experiencing homelessness. They are no longer homeless. You do not care how they made it out of homelessness. You may have a sense of happiness and relief that they are no longer experiencing homelessness.  We now perceive this person as a success. Certainly you would be curious as to what it was like being homeless. You may use their experience to encourage the person in scenario one.

Scenario Three.

You happen to see someone experiencing homelessness standing on the corner. This person appears to be dirty and is holding a sign. On their sign they are asking for help to get  a cup of coffee. Most people will look away from this person.









 

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