OPINION — Take it from a veteran who’s been homeless: Just because you see me in the streets doesn’t mean I’m not working.
After their service, many veterans struggle with low-wage work, mental health issues and challenges with their families. It’s something most people don’t want to talk about, but it’s all too real for veterans across the country — including me.
For years, I’ve oscillated between stable work and transitional housing. At different times, I’ve slept in shelters, outside the public library or back in the woods. I’ve been a volunteer advocate for veterans experiencing homelessness because I’ve experienced it myself.
