Okay, so I just recently wrote my thoughts on shelters here in Calgary. Well, I think it is worse than what I had thought. I had mentioned last time that I had not been around in about twenty four months and the “protocol” was pretty retarded. Just give them a mat and whatever is no real help. Over the long weekend (I won’t mention any names) a couple had no choice but to spend one night in a shelter. The woman is pregnant. The two of them decided to sign up as a couple in the only shelter that allows couples to be together. After a long wait the names were called. They were the first to arrive and they completely understood that families come first. When the names were read, they were completely shocked to hear two couples including them were not chosen and one single man. This list had beds for families first, then women, then men and last but not least, couples. Think about it. How many places were available at the early evening for a single man? He was chosen over the pregnant couple. How #*@!* retarded is that? Then the couple had to face the last safe resource for her which was all full by the time they got there. The point is that she had to risk her safety and was turned away from a family based shelter. They knew of her condition and still they gave the bed away to some single guy. Holy cow, I see why so many people are hating their home city. We all know where the single guy can go, but whoever is in charge should snap out of it! We are all placed in uncomfortable situations at some point against our will, but the City of Calgary needs to help to meet everyone’s needs pregnant or not. Was that really fair?
Brandi
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