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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Her health care is via the Veteran’s Administration as she has no health insurance. Many people have lost homes since the 2008 downturn, however, a new government program has helped to prevent an enormous increase in homelessness so far. She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle.

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But Those Were Happy Tears

Work With What You've Got

He was laid off in December of 2008 and has been doing consultant work off and on, but nothing compares to the wonderful feeling of stability you get from full time steady work. And health insurance! This weekend we went shopping and spent our Christmas money from 2008. An undocumented outfit still seems like a waste.

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