I think my son is homeless

Helpless29

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My son called at midnight , first time I heard from him in awhile , he sounded bad , maybe on drugs or coming off them. He said he needed a picture of his ID because he was getting a hotel, I sent picture . I thought he was staying with a old girlfriend but guess not , maybe living on the streets not sure what he’s doing to get money , I could only imagine. I called some shelters today for youth , in case he called me again to tell him where he could stay . When I called the youth shelter , as I asked the lady a few questions, I just cried uncontrollably, I think the lady felt my pain & try to comfort me but at this point , I was crying so much , I couldn’t even talk. The thought of him being homeless struck me so hard . I don’t think it will be awhile before he gets picked up , as far as I know there is still no warrant number in system . I gave up on that after numerous calls over the past few weeks. I keep telling myself to be strong but I can’t stop crying.
 

BusynMember1

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My daughter told one.if two cousins, the only family members she will still talk to, that her and Lee refuse to dump the dilapidated motorhome a d live in a shelter. Her reasons were things like there are dumb rules, no pot allowed (and.pot isn't even a drug!!!,) and how the people are dangerous. She would live in a tent before a shelter!!! I have had to tell these cousins not to tell me what Kay says or does because her words scare me and rip hope from me.

I do not know if we can entice our kids to take advantage.of services offered. Your son probably knows where.he can stay and go to eat....there is a strong community on the streets. It helps me.knowing that they do take care.of one another.

I have also sometimes thought jail might help Kay but she never had been.there. Lee her husband spend time in jail for domestic abuse but just a night or two.

I feel so badly for your hurting heart. Keep us posted. Prayers for you and your son.
 

Deni D

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
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Helpless, I'm sorry you are going through this. Sorry to hear your son is taking you on such a wild ride right now. Something struck me about him needed the picture id for a motel. Most motels won't rent to anyone who's not at least 18, in my area I think it's over 21. And for younger people they want a credit card to hold for security for possible damages. So I'm wondering if he is going through a shelter service. One time my son was put up in a motel, not a great place but a least inside, by our county services because they don't have a shelter for men. Hopefully your son has been in contact with homeless services and that's what the picture ID is about.
 

RN0441

100% better than I was but not at 100% yet
I'm so sorry. I know the worry and "what if's" is unbearable.

I hope that this ends soon for all of you.

Please keep us posted. Hugs.
 

Helpless29

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Helpless, I'm sorry you are going through this. Sorry to hear your son is taking you on such a wild ride right now. Something struck me about him needed the picture id for a motel. Most motels won't rent to anyone who's not at least 18, in my area I think it's over 21. And for younger people they want a credit card to hold for security for possible damages. So I'm wondering if he is going through a shelter service. One time my son was put up in a motel, not a great place but a least inside, by our county services because they don't have a shelter for men. Hopefully your son has been in contact with homeless services and that's what the picture ID is about.
It’s a broken down hotel that he’s been to before, I googled the number after we hung up & it was the hotel , he is 18 teen & the hotels here in Chicago will let let you . He dosent have a credit card but I think at this place as long as you have the cash , they don’t care.
 
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