In this episode of Beyond Homelessness: Conversations That Matter, Matt sits down with Harry to explore identity, belonging and the realities of safety when experiencing homelessness.

Harry shares how searching for connection and role models shaped his sense of self — sometimes helping, sometimes hindering. Harry shares his story in a way that challenges the stigma surrounding crime, unpacking how survival choices can look very different when your options are limited and safety exists on a spectrum.

This conversation explores what it means to choose between being safe and being housed, and the moment when you have to question the beliefs that once protected you in order to step into change. Harry also reflects on the power of community — and how finding genuine connection can shift the direction of a life. His story invites us to move beyond judgement and toward understanding.

Thank you for listening and for joining us as we continue working toward a future where youth homelessness does not exist.