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The Overlooked Crisis of Period Poverty
At outreach in New York City, it is not uncommon for women who are experiencing homelessness to approach me and ask if I can help them access menstrual products. These requests are often whispered, almost as if they're ashamed to ask. But there's nothing shameful about needing basic hygiene—it’s a human necessity.
Megan’s Resilience—and Why It Shouldn’t Be This Hard
This week, I want to continue our conversation about the realities of homelessness for women by highlighting the immense challenges single moms face as they try to juggle work, school, and childcare—all without the stability of a home.
From Survival to Stability: The Fight for Safe Housing After Abuse
Women escaping domestic violence often face an impossible choice: stay in a dangerous situation or risk homelessness. With shelters full, affordable housing out of reach, and support systems often broken by abuse, many women are left with nowhere to go.
Women & Homelessness: Breaking the Cycle of “Stuckness”
One of the first women I met doing outreach in New York City was Tricia (not her real name). She was in her mid-forties, trying to escape a cycle of trauma, addiction, and violence. Taking methadone for opioid recovery, she also needed anxiety medication for PTSD, but the combination left her drowsy and vulnerable on the streets. Shelter rules forced her outside during the day, leaving her exposed to dangers she couldn't fend off. She couldn't work, couldn't stop treatment without unbearable withdrawal, and most of all—she couldn't find a way out. She was stuck.
The Hidden Struggles of Unhoused Women
Did you know that almost one-third of the unhoused population are women?