Let's Talk About Grief & Homelessness
Hey Family let's talk about some of the causes and consequences of homelessness. The causes and consequences of homelessness are varied and differ among the unhoused population. Traumatic events play a role in the vicious cycle of homelessness (Farrell, 2012). This vulnerable population is no longer part of mainstream society; so, a subculture has been established. Frequently this homeless subculture is passed from one generation to another because the trauma of disenfranchisement has been normalized. It is a misconception that most of the population enjoy being on welfare (Katz, 2017). The following sections further discuss some causes of homelessness: veterans who become homeless; aging out of foster care; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer; intersex and asexual; and senior adults. Complexity of Homelessness. The number of homeless people continues to increase, which has led to a change in the face and complexity of homelessness. Being homeless is not prejudiced; it cros...