Quote by Jane Siberry

Acceptable food rots while we are chased from bins behind restaurants, chased from sleeping on the street, chased from relieving ourselves unless we pay for food or gas, until finally we are so hungry, sleepless, smelly, constipated and beaten-down that we simply die of lack of will to live.

Acceptable food rots while we are chased from bins behind re

Summary

This quote highlights the harsh reality faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. It emphasizes the struggle to obtain basic necessities such as food, shelter, and sanitation. The quote suggests that the incessant chase and deprivation of these essential needs eventually take such a toll on a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being that they lose the desire to survive. The quote serves as a poignant reminder of the underlying issues surrounding homelessness and the urgency for societal intervention and support.

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By Jane Siberry

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