@valued-customer, congratulations on your home and being not succumbing to the state prior. I've had many friends who have had struggles in life and due to the unfortunate events they too were homeless. Some couldn't escape and few were able to accomplish what you have. I'm happy for you.

I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Most places are just the way you described them to be and that can alter someone's desire to be there if it feels like they have given up a cot for a decent bed under the same scrutiny and restrictions they had to face at other locations. I hope that those issues are being discussed with solutions on the way. Thanks for commenting and sharing your story with us.