The Virtue Center
The Virtue Center
The Unhoused Stigma
The Unhoused Stigma
The Unhoused Stigma
Wednesday 9th August 2023
Join Rob Watkins on 'Hope Ahead' as he shares his raw journey through homelessness, challenging stigmas and offering valuable resources.
42 minutes
Raw
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Rob shares his personal experience of homelessness and the role of drugs and alcohol in that journey.
- He discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding homelessness, shedding light on the lack of resources and the need for empathy.
- Rob emphasizes the importance of education, financial literacy, and life skills in helping the unhoused population succeed after finding housing and employment.
- He advocates for more affordable housing and challenges the stigma and judgment associated with homelessness.
- Rob shares valuable insights and resources, including the Oklahoma City Homeless Resource Group, to support those in need.
Likes and hearts don't help people, folks. Thoughts and prayers are great. We need dollars because landlords don't take likes and hearts for deposits.
Ever wondered what it's really like to be homeless? In this episode of 'Hope Ahead', co-hosts Caleb Klusmeyer and Amy Singleton have a heart-to-heart with Rob Watkins, a passionate advocate for the homeless. Rob's journey through homelessness, triggered by a divorce and compounded by struggles with drugs and alcohol, is both eye-opening and deeply personal.
He doesn't just talk about his own experiences; he paints a vivid picture of the daily challenges faced by the unhoused, from navigating shelters to dealing with societal stigma. Rob emphasizes the critical need for education, financial literacy, and life skills to help the homeless transition to stable living. He also sheds light on the dire need for more affordable housing and the importance of empathy in addressing homelessness.
This conversation isn't just about highlighting problems; it's about offering solutions and resources, like the Oklahoma City Homeless Resource Group, to make a real difference. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that challenges misconceptions and inspires action towards creating more compassionate communities.