“In my own little world it hardly ever rains. I’ve never gone hungry, and always felt safe. I’ve got some money in my pocket, and shoes on my feet. In my own little world: population- me ” (Matthew West). I have never been scared of eviction, scared that I wouldn’t have a place to sleep, scared that I would have to live on the side of the road, scared that I would be persecuted for my religion, or scared of illness. I have never been exposed to that kind of trepidation. Many people have lived my fears, and I have done nothing to intervene. I tend to be in my own little world. The trip to Chicago, in a sense, took away my tunnel vision. I have been so fixated on my present conundrums, and its morally repugnant. This life of mine, shouldn’t be
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This was a very outlandish, and also an informative experience. I was unaware of PrEP and the needle exchange program. PrEP is an advocate in preventing the occurrence of HIV. I am so very thankful for this discovery; I just wish that it wasn’t something that we had to look for. I am a little indifferent about the needle exchange program. People can come into this facility and get new needles. This enables individuals to not spread disease to others, but it also promotes individuals to continue self-harm. I am very grateful that TPAN is place where they provide counseling, medical, housing, and other needs for an affected …show more content…
I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did. It seemed so surreal backpacking through Chicago. Getting the privilege to visit a mosque, having Dunkin Donuts with strangers, becoming knowledgeable about TPAN, and entering an impeccable Catholic Church brought about several emotions. This experience surfaced a lot of troubling issues and evils. It also showed that God is still prevalent. I know that I need to do something, but I am uncertain of what I need to do. I want to change, but I may be unable. God will use all of us. What I can do is be a godly example. I can pray and hold my sign, and I can give my possessions and my
This was a very outlandish, and also an informative experience. I was unaware of PrEP and the needle exchange program. PrEP is an advocate in preventing the occurrence of HIV. I am so very thankful for this discovery; I just wish that it wasn’t something that we had to look for. I am a little indifferent about the needle exchange program. People can come into this facility and get new needles. This enables individuals to not spread disease to others, but it also promotes individuals to continue self-harm. I am very grateful that TPAN is place where they provide counseling, medical, housing, and other needs for an affected …show more content…
I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did. It seemed so surreal backpacking through Chicago. Getting the privilege to visit a mosque, having Dunkin Donuts with strangers, becoming knowledgeable about TPAN, and entering an impeccable Catholic Church brought about several emotions. This experience surfaced a lot of troubling issues and evils. It also showed that God is still prevalent. I know that I need to do something, but I am uncertain of what I need to do. I want to change, but I may be unable. God will use all of us. What I can do is be a godly example. I can pray and hold my sign, and I can give my possessions and my