"Life on the street can be dangerous. There is theft, often among our own (homeless). If you can imagine stealing from another who has so little. There is violence. This often accompanies theft. Violence against our brothers and sisters. There is sexual assault. Rape. Unfortunately, this is almost commonplace."

For the third episode of the Facing Homelessness podcast, Ann Nelson reads “Unmentionables” by Renee Rop.

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