As a teacher I often had these thoughts, Devon, but I came to that understanding when I was a more mature educator, not when I was young, as you are.

I think al teachers should study psychology...from you! Many tend to be text-book psychologists, whereas yours is an intuitive approach.

Thank you for this wonderful, brave read. I will vever agin look upon a homeless person, and judge, not that I did before, but now I will be looking for the story, the reasons, and the situation. Thanks once again. I am truly moved.