‘HOMELESS AND HUNGRY’: THE SIGN HELD BY A HOMELESS WOMAN I TOOK IN, ONLY TO BE KICKED OUT OF MY OWN HOME THE SAME DAY

“I’ll be okay. I just… need a little time. I need to get back on my feet.”

Something about the way she said it made me believe her. I crouched down beside her, ignoring the uncomfortable pavement beneath me.

“What happened?”

“Life happened. One day, I was running a household, the next, I had no home at all. My son threw me out. Said I was too much of a burden.”

“Your son?”

“It’s a long story, but let’s just say… some people only love you when you’re useful to them.”

My heart clenched at her words. They hit a little too close to home. “I… I think I understand.”

Her sharp blue eyes studied me. “Husband?”

I let out a dry laugh.

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