Thank you for sharing your story. It seems hard to believe, but some people are really okay with being homeless. As a bar and grill owner in California we encountered a lot of homeless. We came to know a lot of the folks living on the streets. I cooked a large meal once a week for the homeless camp. I knew one lady that grew up homeless. She never knew a home so she had no idea what she was missing. Sadly, I don't see that situation improving. Oregon is not much better than California. Like you, I have fond memories of my home state as a child. The places we called home have changed so much. I'll be praying for your cousin. Once again, thanks for sharing. 🥰