TK Homelessness

Blog Post

Turner K - 8M

Hello Canada, I have been homeless for eleven months now and my life has changed drastically. Ever since my mom died, I haven’t been the same. Now I feel lonely, lost and unaccepted by society.

I sleep on a park bench, trying to stay warm at night. I keep all of my items in bags on the side of my bike handlebars hoping my belongings don’t get stolen. I barely have enough money to buy food and water.

I need support, I can’t get off the streets alone. I also need to be offered hope and kindness. The next time that you see a homeless person or family, help them, don’t ignore them.

This blog has helped me reconnect with people. I lost my home, personal items, money, electronics and car. I haven't spoke with my family in what has felt like forever.

I think that Canada needs to teach our youth about homelessness. The way our world looks at homeless community is that we are lasy and fugitives of the law. That is very untrue. What our nation doesn’t know is that the very next day their life could change.

I believe that Canada's government should upgrade our social services. This would help the homeless population a lot. Upgrading these services will give people the chance to overcome mental health and get back on their feet.

I hope that Canada will take my ideas into consideration to make our country a better place.