by Juan Melecio
Remembering the past:
Concrete drew on my spirit and drained me of all my energy and motivation. It delayed me from getting help amid the drama on the block. The flies, the ants, the negativity. It was part of life, but it was hell on Earth. Concrete is like gravity. It pulls you down. We were fed physically, but not spiritually.
Call to Action
For other people going through this – you have to take the initiative regardless of what you’re going through. The rejection, mental health, pain from the past, and the regrets in life. You have to do the footwork. Stay focused and reach out to case workers, outreach workers, the Homeless Trust, doctors’ offices for medical appointments. Don’t expect them to come to you.
MORE BY JUAN MELECIO
-
Concrete of Despair
Remembering the past: Concrete drew on my spirit and drained me of all my energy and motivation. It delayed me from getting help amid the drama on the block. The flies, the ants, the negativity. It was part of life, but it was hell on Earth. Concrete is like gravity. It pulls you down. We… (Read more)
-
Calm of Water
Navigating the present: I’m a Pisces. I cope with life and nature by sitting by the river enjoying God’s gift to man. The water calms my spirit and relaxes my thoughts. After all those years, I can go outside my apartment and walk two blocks to this. (Read more)
-
Sky of Opportunity
Picturing the future: I look to the sky. I look to God. There are always opportunities. Each cloud is a different door. In the past, I could not reach or even look up. Now I’m in the sky, still bouncing around, door to door. Behind each is an opportunity. Eventually I will open the right… (Read more)