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On any given night, there are about235,000homeless individuals in Canada.
Unfortunately, I have had too many encounters like that to count, he toldBored Panda.
One that comes to mind happened in early October.
Everyone needs to eat, but finding a place to make a quick meal is difficult.
I pulled out some supplies from my bag, my camp stove, and a can of ravioli.
I set up out of the way on the grass in a woodland park area.
(That exact situation has happened a few times now.)
Homelessness isnt what it used to be 20-30 years ago.
Back then, the majority of homeless people were addicts or those with mental disorders.
From my firsthand experiences, they are now in the minority, he said.
The vast majority of homeless are normal people who were just hit by hard times.
Covid sped up the shift, forcing people who were just managing to get by out onto the street.
Its a public space, for communal use.
If the option is that or be outside all day in 15-degree weather, I know what Id do.
Hopefully, she will use the next one.
Its hard staying positive, Robert added.
Sometimes, I just see everything cast in a shadow of darkness.
But I am one of the lucky ones.
I do not have any substance abuse issues, and I am a naturally positive person.
