Lazy men

I live in the city near a mens homeless shelter and women/childrens shelter. I have volunteered at the women’s shelter and many of the ladies and moms are working in some capacity.

Yet the men’s shelter all I see are men just hanging out all day. In the freezing cold, in nice weather, whatever. They’re just hanging on the street cutting it up.

Now I know our capitalist system is fucked and housing is a real issue. But as someone who got kicked out at 18 and pregnant and has had to bust my ass my entire life… it’s hard for me to accept this laziness from these men.

I worked 2-3 jobs, sold my body, started a business, continued my education, etc all while single parenting and broke. Eventually I climbed out of poverty and while I’m far from rich, I’m very fortunate. If i can do that, these guys can at least go work the cash register or something.

And they have the audacity to ask me for money every time I see them. The human part of me wants to give them a few bucks but like — wtf are you doing to help yourself? I believe in charity and public support. But these lazy men who are just content to exist do not deserve to be rewarded