A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
#86 Homeless and Invisible
#86 Homeless and Invisible
#86 Homeless and Invisible
Monday 22nd November 2021
Men at the Tower of Life shelter in South Africa share their struggles with addiction and homelessness, highlighting the importance of community support.
13 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Life on the Margins: Stories from the Tower of Life Shelter
I see the common thread there in addiction, where you're choosing to be invisible for, I guess, relationship reasons, but you're finding hope here in this shelter, which is pretty cool.
Ever wondered what it's like to feel invisible, even to those closest to you? In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', David Hain spends time with eleven men at the Tower of Life homeless shelter in Krugersdorp, South Africa. These men open up about their experiences with addiction, trauma, and the isolation that comes with homelessness.
Through candid conversations, they reveal why they choose to stay hidden from family and society, sharing the emotional wounds that led them to this point. David spent 18 days and nights living among them, gaining a unique perspective on their lives. The men talk about the shame and stigma of being homeless and how they find solace in community. They discuss the importance of having a place to call home, even temporarily, and the support they receive from each other.
Their stories highlight the complexities of addiction and the importance of compassion and empathy. This episode is a powerful reminder to look beyond appearances and see the humanity in everyone.