Journal entry hm
10/3
"It occurred to me this morning that I am living at (if not below) the poverty line now.
This came to me while I was trying to find a way to purchase pants for my service site from the second hand store and enough groceries to last until my foodstamps kick in. Not easy and uncomfortable.
The thing is, I have a sturdy support system.
This is the true difference between me and many of the young ladies in this city.
And I have an education.
And a job.
And no children.
And transportation.
And immediate access to resources.
. . . So what I'm saying is that I'm at the tippy tip of the iceberg. And it's not easy here."
I want to do this by myself.
And when I say "by myself" I mean I want this to be difficult and uncomfortable. I don't want help.
God, show me how to be compassionate and resourceful. Show me how to be brilliant in the dark. And quiet. Tell me how to shut up and listen. Thanks. Love.
"It occurred to me this morning that I am living at (if not below) the poverty line now.
This came to me while I was trying to find a way to purchase pants for my service site from the second hand store and enough groceries to last until my foodstamps kick in. Not easy and uncomfortable.
The thing is, I have a sturdy support system.
This is the true difference between me and many of the young ladies in this city.
And I have an education.
And a job.
And no children.
And transportation.
And immediate access to resources.
. . . So what I'm saying is that I'm at the tippy tip of the iceberg. And it's not easy here."
I want to do this by myself.
And when I say "by myself" I mean I want this to be difficult and uncomfortable. I don't want help.
God, show me how to be compassionate and resourceful. Show me how to be brilliant in the dark. And quiet. Tell me how to shut up and listen. Thanks. Love.