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Set New Goals- Focus on the things you could not when you did not have stable housing:

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Work on being the best and happiest version of you

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Set new goals such as employment, education, volunteerism, hobbies

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Spend meaningful time with the people that you care about, and that care about you the most

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Do not be ashamed. Homeless is the result of failed systems in place, not of individual failure.

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Believe in yourself. Whether you see it right now or not, you are strong and resilient. Obstacles will make you faster, stronger, and wiser. 

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Keep Working Through Trauma:

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Continue to create support systems through family, friends, and community

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Seek professional counseling, guidance, support groups, and other outlets

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Understand your triggers and how your emotions affect your behavior

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Find new ways to release pain, anger, and stress

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Elevating the Voices and Experiences of those Facing Homelessness:

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Have I been an active advocate for affordable housing development and increases in homeless service dollars so less people find themselves in that situation in the future?

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Have I called my local Legislator's office asking about resources for someone in my situation? Have I posed questions in different community forums about resources that may exist?

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Have I considered participating on a homeless planning committee or action group to elevate the voices of those most impacted by homelessness?