Life on the Streets: A Story of Survival

B & B = Temporary accommodation Hostel for homeless people = Shelter for rough sleepers Squats = Abandoned buildings used as living spaces Park bench = Outdoor sleeping spot

Finding a job = Difficult without a fixed address Surviving in the big city = Not as easy as expected Cold weather = Painful on the streets Loneliness = Felt strongly on the park bench

Cramped room in squats = Shared with around fifteen others Squats in abandoned buildings = No running water or electricity Favourite doorways = Preferred outdoor sleeping spots Well-lit streets = Chosen for safety

<p>Loss of identity and dignity = Result of begging and lack of job Boredom and soul destruction = Result of having nothing to do during the day Lack of confidence and self-esteem = Result of difficulty in finding work Hope for the future and desire for home = Desire for a place to call their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Giving coins or buying food = Showing pity and offering assistance Ignoring and avoiding eye contact = Rushing past without acknowledging Providing government money = Helping to barely make ends meet Offering a place on a council waiting list = Providing hope for a future home</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty in getting work = Leads to loss of confidence Lack of activities during the day = Results in boredom and soul destruction Struggling to make ends meet = Forces to beg and sell items Vicious circle of homelessness = Difficult to break out of</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeling choked by traffic fumes and deafening noise = Expressing discomfort with urban environment Desiring a place to call home = Longing for stability and security Finding it hard to get work due to lack of seriousness from others = Expressing frustration with job search challenges Expressing gratitude for people who show kindness = Appreciating gestures of assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>houseless</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>marginalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>street</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers