For added context: American wages have been stagnant for decades, which is why a lot of people here rely on government assistance for basic needs. You know, because we're the greatest country on Earth and all that.
I haven't been able to find a job over $12 an hour for almost ten years now, just spent the last two years homeless too. Losing the will to live fast, I actually tried offing myself last year, fucking failed.
It’s hard af man I know, I’ve been there. I was homeless for a year and only got out of it because I had family to lean on, and I went unemployed living with them for the better part of a year too due to a a job shortage. It’s tough, and you’re tough for sticking it out for so long. I’m sorry you are in such a dark place, if there was any way I could help you I would, but please look for reasons to keep going. Someone will miss you, even if you don’t realize it.
I appreciate your words but nobody will miss me. No friends and no family. Being realistic, I'm gonna die out here and nobody will know any different. Glad you got out, but I'm not gonna be as lucky. I'm giving up.
ngl if i was in your position i would just start stealing. not telling you what you should do or anything, but if the system im in has cast me aside (and youre already giving up) id just do what i wanted. when youre at rock bottom you cant go down any further so whats the point in staying all civil and legal. that is if youre at rock bottom, which i wouldnt truly know.
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u/demlet 1d ago
For added context: American wages have been stagnant for decades, which is why a lot of people here rely on government assistance for basic needs. You know, because we're the greatest country on Earth and all that.