'Nobody in their right mind would choose to be homeless. Nobody.'

Why are people are homeless?

Was it a choice? Or was it by chance?

If you think about it, many of us are just one really bad life event away from living on the street. A house fire or a big financial hit could lead any of us to something like this family's situation.

What if a huge, unexpected medical issue took over?

What if you needed to get away from an abusive home life, but had nowhere to go?

What if it was just all you ever knew?

One of the biggest myths is that there is just one reason people end up without a place to call home.

Let's explore some other ways the homeless issue is misunderstood.

Once you look past these myths, you can see the one truth that unites us all:

Share if you agree.

This great video (and the video that gave us these GIFs) were made by Rethink Homelessness. Check 'em out on Facebook, Twitter, and even Instagram! And remember, making a difference could be as simple as saying "hello."

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