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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I was homeless, and also briefly in jail for doing something others had respected; jail sucks and is never preferable, but it certainly made things a lot easier than it would have been had I not entered with respect. On my first day I was receiving gatorades, instant noodles, and muffins from people stopping by my cell. I even was given all the paper and pencils I wanted to do my art.

Homelessness was risky, but I would still choose it over jail with respect. Not to say that the sacrifice wouldn't be worth it if you did the right thing.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just out of sheer curiosity… What’d you do to get respected right away? Aside from merc’ing a CEO or a pedophile, I can’t think of many other things.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

I really don't want to describe too much as my identity could be found from it, but it helped that it was all over the news. Before anyone realized that it was me, people were trying to intimidate me from the cells by yelling things at me. Once people found out that the news was about me, things turned around fast.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks for the insight! Sounds like you're doing a lot better now

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Better is one way to put it. Though I may end up homeless again if I can't find some work soon. I just had a ton vet bills for a sick pet come in and I injured my leg, it's not super great prospects at the moment. :(