Facing Homelessness Podcast

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Stories from the streets. Readings from essays written by authors facing homelessness, on the margins, and vulnerably-housed. www.speakupmag.com

Episodes

  1. Unmentionables

    02/02/2023

    Unmentionables

    "Life on the street can be dangerous. There is theft, often among our own (homeless). If you can imagine stealing from another who has so little. There is violence. This often accompanies theft. Violence against our brothers and sisters. There is sexual assault. Rape. Unfortunately, this is almost commonplace." For the third episode of the Facing Homelessness podcast, Ann Nelson reads “Unmentionables” by Renee Rop. Visit Speak Up to read this piece and others by people facing homelessness. Get full access to Speak Up at www.speakupmag.com/subscribe

    6 min
  2. Staying Clean

    01/24/2023

    Staying Clean

    "When I was alone—sleeping alone in public, collecting dirt in layers and becoming more convinced that no one cared at all—my largest concern was cleanliness. I didn’t want to look homeless and dirty. I didn’t want to stink and repel people." —Matt Hoffman For the second episode of the Facing Homelessness podcast, Isaac Shaw reads “Staying Clean” by Matt Hoffman. Visit Speak Up to read this piece and others by people facing homelessness. Get full access to Speak Up at www.speakupmag.com/subscribe

    10 min
  3. My Two Lives

    01/17/2023

    My Two Lives

    Welcome to the first episode of the Speak Up podcast: Facing Homelessness! This essay was written by Jennifer and is read by longtime Speak Up friend and partner Peggi Knowe. Read the original work on Speak Up, along with other stories from people facing homelessness. Get full access to Speak Up at www.speakupmag.com/subscribe

    5 min
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