That was a fascinating read, thank you. It’s so sad the same parallels can be drawn to so many “well intentioned” programs and institution
I’ve been in similar situations before as others have commented; needing to rely on some service in order to have a place to live food to eat, and a chance to get a leg up. Fortunately they weren’t too preachy and respected the diverse backgrounds we all hailed from
I’m not familiar with M.A.S.H. (though I know of the show) to know that song. So I read it to myself to the tune of this beaut