What to Do When You're Homeless

Don't freeze. Get a big bag for your stuff. A suitcase if you can afford it; Otherwise buy a box of garbage bags, Double-bag your stuff And throw the rest of the box inside.

Don't freeze. Make sure to call the shelter hotline If it's going to be below freezing. They'll come pick you up. They're nice like that. They don't want you to freeze.

When you get to the shelter, Spray down your cot with lice and bedbug spray. It's either your hair or the lice. It's self-defense.

Don't freeze; When you wake up, head to a day shelter. Try to get into a program so you won't freeze. Be patient. Things take time. Accept any money you're offered. Remember you're not arguing with your brother over who is picking up the check at Trop d'argent. You're homeless, so show some humility.

Take the damn money. Take it, and don't freeze.