Loving Fiercely: How I Resist - 10. Chapter 10: What if You Knew Their Names?

This is an amazing poem. I am inspired, called, stirred up in it. In it I hear legions of others who are voiceless as well as nameless. In it I hear the insistent call of people like you, who care. This should be required reading. Everywhere. 

1 hour ago, Parker Owens said:

This is an amazing poem. I am inspired, called, stirred up in it. In it I hear legions of others who are voiceless as well as nameless. In it I hear the insistent call of people like you, who care. This should be required reading. Everywhere. 

What a heartfelt affirmation! Thank you so much, Parker. It felt good to create something like this. I love what I do and I have a lot of passion for who I serve.

I lived on the street, in decaying buildings, filthy rooms, found food in dumpsters and shelters, sold myself for drugs or money, or my pimp/lover did, for seven years. People don't want to see you or know your name.   Would it make a difference?  No, i truly don't think it would. 

5 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

I lived on the street, in decaying buildings, filthy rooms, found food in dumpsters and shelters, sold myself for drugs or money, or my pimp/lover did, for seven years. People don't want to see you or know your name.   Would it make a difference?  No, i truly don't think it would. 

You'd know much better than I would, Jimmy... I'm not sure what the solution would look like. I can't say I was able to correct my own assumptions until I moved to a city where there's more homeless than anywhere else I've ever been. It took just having conversations in order to correct my mindset for the better, but most wouldn't do even that as you've mentioned.

Thank you for your honesty and your feedback <3,

Bryant

1 minute ago, BDANR said:

You'd know much better than I would, Jimmy... I'm not sure what the solution would like. I can't say I was able to correct my own assumptions until I moved to a city where there's more homeless than anywhere else I've ever been. It took just having conversations in order to correct my mindset for the better, but most wouldn't do that, sadly.

 

Thank you for your honesty and your commentary <3,

Bryant

i mean this generally .. to some people it would i'm sure .. it would to me but i think even if my life had been different it would to me, at least i hope so.  But to the majority sadly i dont think so. 

This is heartbreaking and completely understood. I’m HIV+ and have to navigate system for meds. I have a home and some money being disabled. I can speak up and make lives miserable.

 This segment is judged from moment seen. Never given an opportunity. When given assistance, ones assisting are overloaded with cases.