Homelessness Effects

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TI have not had any personal experience that is pertinent to homelessness. Nonetheless, I have come across people that have being homeless. Is not only sad and disheartened, yet depressing. Said individual was evicted from his apartment due to his behavior in and around the complex after being intoxicated. He was not only shouting and disturbing other tenants, but he would go to the bathroom in the hallways as well. Such behavior did not only take a toll on his marriage, but the life of his son as well. After going their separate ways, he did not only lose his job, but also his family. Nonetheless, a friend was kind enough to accommodate him, with the intention of helping him recreate his life. However, things did not go has planned, because of his addiction.

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