Struggles Of Being Homelessness In Georgia

By Ann Sullivan


Homelessness is a difficult and complex issue. So much that, there is even disagreement over the definition of who is and who is not truly homeless. Being Homelessness in Georgia to many people is not having shelter or a place to call home. To others is not having that special place you share with your loved ones and family.

Homelessness is caused by many factors both socially and economically, but the biggest contributor is poverty. Living in times when the economy changes on a daily basis, and high standards of living with no jobs to cope with these issues are what lead to poverty thus more and more people become homeless. There are also those who do not choose vagrancy but just find themselves in that life and such are the children born into homeless families.

There are numerous impacts of vagrancy on an individual, a family and even the society in which they live in. Health problems, incapacity to maintain employment, separation in families and other reasons are the main course that leads to many being homeless. Not only does vagrancy affect those living in it but it also affects those around them and generations after them.

Many homeless people want to work. They dream of being self-sufficient again. But they cannot see how to attain their goal. Their hope has dissipated. After weeks and then months pass, each homeless person handles life in whatever way they can, trying to stave off despair. In their attempts to handle life, many of them become addicted to drugs, prostitution and other social vices just to escape from the world.

The community has provided homeless shelters, but they are not able to solve this considerable menace. To end or reduce at least bring down the number of homeless people in Georgia, the society should offer support. Shelters are just a roof over their heads. But offering medical care, enough resources, mental health care, and rehabilitation from drugs and crime would tear down this adversity of vagrancy. Otherwise, they would just be the last resort available for people with no roof over their heads.

But these shelters tend to be often overcrowded, and as results, the socials amenities becomes the issue to the people in this places. This is because, in the bid to help as many people as possible, the shelters accommodate more than the capacity. This will often lead to insufficient resources and a shortage in even the basic commodities such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies.

When these homes are full, security issues tends to evolve. Those living there will often fight just to get the right ratios. Many homes are both dirty and dangerous. Health standards do not matter to them. Lice run rampant. Tuberculosis is the norm to them due to the overcrowd. Standardized safety and health decision are desperately required because anyone who comes for help at this homes is risking their health and well-being.

However, the society should aim at solving this challenge of vagrancy to improve the well-being and better the livelihood of the less fortunate and help them get back on their feet.




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