Out Here
A phrase you’ll sometimes come across when talking with homeless people is out here. As in: “I’ve been out here for 10 years.” Or: “She’s one of the toughest people out here.” As a phrase, as an idea, it has a sort of magic, because it gives a location to what looks like nowhere. It gives a name to a space that—seen from within the parameters of regular life—looks like unnameable no-space. For most people, it’s out there: formless, menacing, devoid of comfort. But if it’s where you live, it’s out here.
TL;DR
- The Black Seed Writers Group, based in Boston, shares their unique perspectives on America.
- Their writings reflect experiences from the streets, highlighting instability and the pressure of immediate situations.
- Contributors discuss personal feelings about America, political figures like Trump, and societal issues such as homelessness and mental health services.
- Themes of hope, survival, compassion, and the search for meaning are prevalent.
- The pieces offer a raw and unfiltered look at life from the perspective of those on the outside of the American project.