A Place to Call Home

I remember many  years ago when owning a home seemed like a far off dream. I had a rather scattered childhood, right up into my early 20's. Sometimes I had nothing more than an orange vinyl bean bag chair or a couch to call my bed, and I often counted on the hospitality of family, but I always had a roof over my head. Nonetheless, I longed for the day when I would have a stable home of my own.

Now Chris and I are onto our second house as home owners. It is a relief to have a feeling of stability like I never had growing up. Things have worked out for us, and we've been fortunate. I know there are people out there who feel like I used to feel. Like it will be impossible to break the cycle of living on someone's couch or in their spare bedroom. Like they'll never have a place to call their own. Like they'll never be able to shop for their own furniture or pick out paint colors for the bathroom. And maybe like they'll never be able to afford to live on their own.

There are many options across the country for low income housing. This is a way to make moving out of the parents' basement a reality for many people, especially families who need space of their own and find it awkward to infringe on others. Low income housing has a pretty bad reputation, I'll admit. Many people equate it to living in the ghetto. But not all low income housing deserves this negative distinction. And for many, it is a stepping stone toward something better. Many websites are dedicated to helping people find low income housing that is right for them. You can search by city and find other valuable information as well, like important resources and answers to frequently asked questions. Finding anything is easier in the digital age, and it is so helpful that there are websites dedicated to providing this sort of information.