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RE: 10 (More) Things I Learned From Being Homeless
If it weren't for you two stepping in, that gentleman would have quietly slipped through the cracks. I'm inclined to assume that happens far too often.
You guys are a blessing :)
We definitely did what we felt like we had to do, and it worked out well. Now, he comes over regularly to help my husband in his music studio like they did in the old days, and has a place to go home to.
We knew we couldn't have him live with us, 1) because he is a miserable wretch who smokes and has a bad attitude, and 2) we tried it once before just after his mom died, and when I got transferred to another state with my job a few months later, he refused to come with us, even though we offered, and rented a warehouse with some co-workers instead. That's how we ended up losing track of him for so long, because he was mad at us for moving, even though he knew when he moved in with us that we might have to, and that he was welcome to come with us.
Even so, he and my husband have known each other since the early 80's, and my husband didn't want anything bad to happen to him. As difficult as it is for anyone to get along with him, neither did I. When we found him again and knew his situation, we knew we had to do something to keep him off the streets, just without it involving him living with us again. Now, he's got his own place, which is the best thing for everyone.
I completely understand. Although it's not humans, I operate a rescue home for severely abused pets. And there are some that are jyst impossible to live with, so you must find creative resolutions. Lol
I'm happy it worked out for all involved!