Why I’m Homeless

By Morgan Mendez

Stories of the homelessness—those currently in it, and those who have been homeless in the past.

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

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November 10, 2021 7. "I wasn't a bad guy...I was a sick guy"
Christian grew up in a loving home with loving parents who were very involved in the LDS church. It wasn't until Christian got married that things started to spiral for him. Ultimately, he didn't know how to cope with some of the things going on in his life...so he turned to drugs and alcohol. Today, he is an intake coordinator at a treatment center in Utah and doing really well, but it was a long path to get there.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world. If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out to me at [email protected]
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November 02, 2021 6. “I wonder what I would’ve been if my dad was around”
At a young age, Manny’s father left him and his family, leaving his mom to fend for the family and eventually lending Manny into the foster care system. After many stints in incarceration, Manny is still trying to get his life back on track, and has big dreams for his future.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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October 21, 2021 5. “This is the worst phone call of my life”
Crystal was raised in the foster care system from a very young age, until she became adopted by an abusive mother. Life as a teen was almost unbearable and it became clear to her that it’d be easier on her to live on the streets than to stay at home.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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28min
October 14, 2021 4. “If you do that and you live, you gotta do something good”
Hugh grew up in a white middle class home and by all accounts, should have never wound up in the position he was—and still is in. But alcohol got the best of him, having gone down such a dark path, Hugh decided alcoholism is what would take his life…eventually. Until he recognized that he could change his life.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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23min
October 07, 2021 3. Maybe I’m supposed to be here for something - (part 3 of 3)
Courtney and Matthew had different and difficult paths that would eventually lead them to each other. Most would advise them to not be together, but them meeting was what needed to happen for them to get their lives back on track.
This episode is part 3 of 3.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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27min
October 07, 2021 2. I thought he would fix me - (part 2 of 3)
At a very young age, Matthew decided it was time to leave his unstable home in search for something better. What he thought would give him satisfaction in life, wound him up in a deep hole that would be difficult to dig himself out of. But eventually, he makes it out on the other end…stay tuned for the final part of this 3 part series.
This episode is part 2 of 3.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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20min
October 07, 2021 1. I felt just completely worthless - (part 1 of 3)
Courtney grew up in a stable, loving home. But when she was 11, she was introduced to something that would change the trajectory of her life indefinitely.
This episode is part 1 of 3.
If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast. Your support means the world.
If you or someone you know has a story of experienced homelessness, I would love to talk to you. Please reach out at [email protected]
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26min
October 07, 2021 Why I’m Homeless - Official Trailer
Why I’m Homeless is a podcast telling real stories of those who are currently living in homelessness and those who have made it out. The first season of Why I’m Homeless will be launched in October 2021. If you like what you hear, please make sure to follow and review this podcast!
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6min
February 03, 2021 Introducing: Why I’m Homeless
Introducing Why I’m Homeless. True stories of those currently experiencing homelessness, and those who have come out of it.
The first season of Why I’m Homeless will be published in June of 2021. Please make sure to subscribe to be the first to listen and make sure to tell your friends and family, too.
Visit www.whyimhomeless.com for more information
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