A Negative into A Positive: Part 1

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A close aunt of mine, who has been sick with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for a number of years, finally decided to move from Annapolis, Maryland, closer to family and into a nursing home.

I was used to seeing her on a regular basis, until she moved to Annapolis, so I hadn’t seen her in about 3 years. She passed away on May 2 of this year.

I was staying with her for about two or three months, keeping her company. And I enjoyed having her company. I was able to take showers and wash our clothes. They served 3 meals a day and had cable TV and internet.

All that was good, but I’m used to living without that stuff. It’s going to be hard living without my Aunt. I still miss her. But she was in a lot of pain, so her passing might have been a blessing.

I’m back on the streets 24/7, riding the trains, trying to blend in while hanging out at Meridian Park, and stay out of trouble. I’m still working with my case worker from Catholic Charities. They are doing a good job, helping with my mental and physical health.

I want to thank my supporters for their help with donations and friendship.


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