Shocking reason: Homeless Girl Denied Shelter for an Unbelievable Shocking reason
In a world where compassion should prevail, witness the unthinkable as a pregnant homeless girl, Serenity, shares her shocking experience of being denied shelter. An eye-opening story that demands attention just know by his interview.
Interviewer: “Serenity, we’re in San Diego. You’re homeless, you’re 20 years old, and you’re pregnant. You’re out here, and the reason they can’t put you in a shelter is because you’re pregnant. Can you tell me about it?”
Serenity: “Yeah, it’s because I’m pregnant. There’s no bottom bunk. They think I’m a liability to them. Most people catch on; we’re not dumb. We’re homeless, but we’re not stupid. Some people out here have degrees. It’s crazy how intelligent and hardworking some of these people are. But they see I’m pregnant, and I’m a liability. If anything happens to me, it’s on them. And because I’m pregnant, it’s more money out of their pockets.”
Interviewer: “What’s going to happen to you out here?”
Serenity: “Who knows? I went up to the police for help, and they still couldn’t do anything. It’s been about four or five weeks, maybe six now. I don’t really count anymore. It just frustrates me more if I think about it.”
Interviewer: “You’re saying you’re having trouble getting doctor’s appointments?”
Serenity: “Yeah, I haven’t had an ultrasound since I was about six weeks. I could try harder, but I have to make sure throughout the day that nobody’s stealing my stuff. For example, I just came back from Tijuana. My whole tent is messed up, and some of my stuff is missing.”
Interviewer: “You’re clean and sober. How does a 20-year-old pregnant woman survive out here?”
Serenity: “It’s hard. Thankfully, my baby’s father is a big support. Our relationship is healthy. He’s trying his best to save up. We’re trying to leave San Diego, but it’s expensive. We’re going back and forth until the construction is done in Tijuana and the apartment is ready. But it’s hard for him to save here because it’s expensive. I eat a lot, and we’re trying our best.”
Interviewer: “You’ve asked the police for help, and they don’t care. What’s your experience?”
Serenity: “They don’t care. They talk about it, but why am I out here if I’m pregnant? Why don’t they do something more to help women like me?”
Interviewer: “What would you want people to know about homelessness that they don’t?”
Serenity: “We’re not bad people. We’re human too. We deserve the same respect, love, and opportunities as someone who isn’t on the streets. Just because we’re out here doesn’t make us less of a person.”
Interviewer: “If you had three wishes, what would they be?”
Serenity: “First, to be off the streets. Second, to help people, go into counseling, and share my testimony with girls my age. Third, to have a better living situation, even if I’m on the streets, to be more comfortable while I’m pregnant.”
Interviewer: “Thank you very much for talking to me.”
Serenity: “Thank you so much.”
