Long road, long struggle to get housing has been over for a month. It took.... 608 days from becoming on the streets homeless (not even crashing couches) But I moved into my apartment on February 1st with help from a housing org!
Now what?
I literally feel feral, idk how to connect with people, lost most social skills from the sheer dehumanization and I dont leave my apartment much because I'm afraid ill lose it or won't be able to come back or some neurotic shit i cant help but to think.
I guess what im asking is; Formally unhoused loves of hexbear, what steps did you take to help get you back to "normal" social functioning/out of survival mode?
picture is my gfs lovely orange baby named Athena
I've been couch homeless a few times and the dehumanization from that alone is harrowing enough. Take it slow, you deserve all of the kindness and patience you can give yourself, it will take time for your mind and body to internalize that you have a safe place to grieve and decompress. Remember that even the smallest and most partial piece of recovery is you discovering strength that the porkies will never have or understand. But for now, what your home offers you is not having to be strong all the time.