From the Front: Homeless in America

This is the final post from the front: after nearly a year of homelessness, Phoenix will be moving in to an apartment of her own on May 1st. She’s grateful for everyone who’s been there for her on this journey. Thanks for listening!

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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Good news! This is the final post from the front: after nearly a year of homelessness, Phoenix will be moving in to an apartment of her own on May 1st. She’s grateful f...

It won't be for much longer, but Phoenix is still living in her car while she waits for her apartment to become available. In this episode she talks about one of the most dehumanizing indignities that's part of the homeless experience in this cruel capitalist society.

Dehumanizing indignities The cruelty of capitalism is enraging and disgusting. Public restrooms are almost non-existant, so when nature calls, many homeless people have no choice but...

The end of her ordeal is finally in sight, but for now Phoenix is still living in her car. This episode talks about a recent incidence of casual cruelty which Phoenix found breathtaking. Would you have acted differently than these “good Christian women” at the Senior Center?

These short recordings are Phoenix’s way of documenting and sharing her homeless experience. Episodes are published once a week, sequentially, not as they happen. By the time any recording is published, any events mentioned will have already happened, but the emotional content is timeless.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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Casual cruelty The end of her ordeal is finally in sight, but for now Phoenix is still living in her car. This episode talks about a recent incidence of casual cruelty whic...

Just before she was about to leave the hotel to go back to sleeping in her car, Phoenix's car was broken into again, and this time they broke a window, ripped out ashtrays and really trashed it. Repairs will be costly and take some time. The most demoralizing thing about Phoenix's homeless experience is her feeling that she's become invisible to people she thought cared, and she's never felt more alone in all her life.

These short recordings are Phoenix’s way of documenting and sharing her homeless experience. Episodes are published once a week, sequentially, not as they happen. By the time any recording is published, any events mentioned will have already happened, but the emotional content is timeless.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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Being invisible Phoenix's car was broken into again, and this time they broke a window, ripped out ashtrays and really trashed it. Repairs will be costly and take some time....

Phoenix recorded this as her brief hotel stay was coming to an end in February, after all the plans that were giving her hope for building a new life came crashing down. With little tolerance left for living in her car, she speaks painful truth about the struggle to not let fear and self-loathing pull her under.

These short recordings are Phoenix’s way of documenting and sharing her homeless experience. Episodes are published once a week, sequentially, not as they happen. By the time any recording is published, any events mentioned will have already happened, but the emotional content is timeless.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023. ��Homeless, not hopeless.



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Fear Phoenix recorded this as her brief hotel stay was coming to an end in February, after all the plans that were giving her hope for building a new life came cr...

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Phoenix’s car was broken into, most likely by other homeless people. On one hand, she’s angry, but on the other hand, she understands how people can be so desperate. Update: the hiking boots were later found.

These stories are published once a week, not as they happen. This is Phoenix’s way of documenting and sharing her homeless experience.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023. �

Homeless, not hopeless.



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The break-in Phoenix’s car was broken into, most likely by other homeless people. On one hand, she’s angry, but on the other hand, she understands how people can be so de...

It's shameful that in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, we’re so callous that we don’t care about people who are suffering, and abandon them to die on the streets. Dogs get more consideration than these people!

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.

Forgotten Man (1934) painted by Maynard Dixon, husband of Dorothea Lange



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Shame on you, AmeriKKKa! It's shameful that in one of the wealthiest countries on the planet, we’re so callous that we don’t care about people who are suffering, and abandon them to ...

The community in Echo Park

Echo Park Lake's Homeless Community: 'Where Are We Going to Go' The concept of community and love doesn't die when you're houseless. It's not an economic thing. People still need love that comes from community.The unhouse...

Dennis

Working Actor Now Homeless in Los Angeles "What hurts the most is the friends and family that used to be there, that when you get into this situation, everybody just chucks it up to drug abuse or bad...

Please help if you can! Just a couple days away from having to return to living in her car after a hotel break, Phoenix's car got broken into again, this time with costly damage. She needs the car to be fixed so she can have a safe-ish and warm-ish place to sleep.

Please Help Phoenix Stellamaris, organized by Rebecca Jones WE REACHED OUR GOAL! Phoenix has friends that are still donating, so we're doubling ou… Rebecca Jones needs your support for Please Help Phoenix Stellamaris

It's a struggle to not let the overwhelming pain of depression overshadow all the good stuff when everything seems to constantly pull the rug out from under your feet.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.

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On depression It's a struggle to not let the overwhelming pain of depression overshadow all the good stuff when everything seems to constantly pull the rug out from under ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdaNlZhmHoM

Alberta Hunter "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" The great Alberta Hunter, who had a comeback at age 83, singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out," written originally by Jimmie Cox for Bessie Smit...

https://youtu.be/u37M9wAP8h8?si=qK-uyBnKTDyGxueK

How homelessness impacts friendships

Being in a position of need – even in the best case scenario – puts a strain on relationships between people. This week, Phoenix talks about one of the worst aspects of her experience as a homeless person.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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How homelessness impacts friendships Being in a position of need – even in the best case scenario – puts a strain on relationships between people. This week, Phoenix talks about one of the worst...

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From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank everyone who donated to the GoFundMe to help get me out of the cold. I am safe at my favorite hotel in downtown Olympia thanks to you! I will be here until the 29th,got here February 1st.Such a welcome respite. I never realize how exhausted I am until I get somewhere safe where I can sleep in a real bed and don't have to constantly worry about being cold,driving to get to a bathroom,and spending too much money buying gasoline for my car so I can run the engine to keep warm.

Capitalist society has us believing that if we don't have money, if we don't have a house, if we don't have status, we're worthless. Even though intellectually she knows this is not right, Phoenix still falls prey to feeling ashamed about being homeless.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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Shame Capitalist society has us believing that if we don't have money, if we don't have a house, if we don't have status, we're worthless. Even though intellectual...

Today Phoenixsong Stellamaris touches on the heavy topic of having to forego cherished political activism (long-standing boycotts) in order to find a warm place to spend hours each day and to get the basic necessities of life. Being homeless can force you to make unpleasant choices, but sometimes survival has to win out. https://youtu.be/RmcMhY0EuJ8

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.

Forced into the arms of corporate entities Today Phoenix touches on the heavy topic of having to forego cherished political activism (long-standing boycotts) in order to find a warm place to spend hou...

Creating and maintaining some sort of routine helps to stay grounded during uncertain times.

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

Homeless, not hopeless.



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The importance of routine Creating and maintaining some sort of routine helps to stay grounded during uncertain times.Phoenixsong Alysia Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be l...

Privacy is one of the little (big) things we take for granted when housed. Having space to be alone, to think, to breathe...

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Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

To help Phoenix get out of the cold this winter, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-phoenix-stellamaris

Homeless, not hopeless.



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The little things we take for granted Privacy is one of the little (big) things we take for granted when housed. Having space to be alone, to think, to breathe... Phoenixsong Alysia Stellamaris, ...

Workers deserve their holiday breaks, no doubt, but when businesses and community centers close for holidays, homeless people are cut off from some of the basic necessities of life: toilets, washrooms, hot meals…

Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023.

To help Phoenix get out of the cold this winter, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-phoenix-stellamaris

Homeless, not hopeless.



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Holidays and lack of access to the basic necessities of life Workers deserve their holiday breaks, no doubt, but when businesses and community centers close for holidays, homeless people are cut off from some of the ba...

As John W Love Jr says, "poverty is obscene, not the impoverished." Nobody should be homeless, but Phoenixsong Stellamaris is starting off the new year still living in her car (January will be her 8th month), and it's cold up in the Pacific Northwest. If you can chip in to helping her get out of the cold while she waits for housing, any amount would be greatly appreciated. You can donate at www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-phoenix-stellamaris
Listen to Phoenix's New Year's message about kindness below.

And please friend her on her new profile, Phoenixsong Stellamaris. She got locked out of the other profile when her computer blew up and facebook did not recognize her new computer and locked her out!



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New Year’s Message Homeless, not hopeless. Phoenixsong Alysia Stellamaris, 71, wouldn’t wish homelessness on anyone, but is grateful for the angels she’s met on her journey, so...

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.”
C.S. Lewis - The Four Loves, 1960.

Peder Séverin Kroyer - Hip, Hip, Hurrah, 1888.

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Phoenixsong Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been surviving in the Pacific Northwest since June 1, 2023. To help her get out of the cold this winter, you can donate at www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-phoenix-stellamaris

Homeless, not hopeless.



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I'll Be Homeless For Christmas Homeless, not hopeless.Phoenixsong Alysia Stellamaris, 71, never imagined she would be living in her car. But due to some bad luck, that's how she's been sur...