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not2sureimsaneanymore's picture

Every time I read about people who are in abusive relationships, who want to get out but have no means to, or fear they won't get back on their feet, who don't have friends or family to rely on, I always feel compelled to check hoping their place of residence is near me, because I have an apartment I can't rent out for money and I don't use, and another apartment that sometimes I only go to take naps in before work (which is in the connected building) but which is unnecessary for me to stay in as I have a permanent residence, and would like to offer it to them until they can get back on their feet.

I know it's sort of stupid, seeing as these are complete strangers and you don't know if what they're saying is true or not (or if they aren't crazy themselves) but I just feel the need to do SOMETHING. It must be really scary to feel like there's no way out, so if I could at least offer them shelter then that's one less thing for them to worry about. It makes me worry for them even more especially if they have young children.

So I was wondering if there was any way to set up... a communication network or something for people who could potentially open their homes to our fellow STer's who really need it.

I actually had typed this several times but deleted it before I posted because I felt really silly.

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sasha101's picture

That is so thoughtful and kind of you. There are people out there who really need someone like you to help give them a start, though I agree that you are better to go through a women's shelter or some professional organisation to screen potential tenants first. Skids BM got a place in a refuge under false pretences by lying that dh was abusing her, when it was actually her abusing him. I hate her for that, as she wasted valuable resources that could have been used by someone who desperately needed them. I hope someone who needs somewhere safe to stay finds their way to your place soon!